Abby’s athletic journey began as a competitive runner in high school, where she specialized in track and cross-country. She went on to run collegiate cross-country and track at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, developing a deep love for endurance sports. After college, Abby stepped into a CrossFit gym looking for a new competitive outlet and was instantly hooked. She’s been competing in the sport for over 12 years, with highlights including the Granite Games, Beach Brawl, and most recently, Wodapalooza.

CrossFit is a major part of Abby’s training, along with running and hiking. When she moved to Colorado, Abby fell in love with the mountains, leading her to take on Colorado’s iconic 14ers—summiting 40 so far. Her passion for the trails also led her to ultra running, where she’s completed: Pikes Peak Ascent (5x), Garden-to-Peak (3x), and Leadville 100 Trail Run.

Abby is passionate about helping athletes bridge the gap between strength and endurance, combining CrossFit with running to build well-rounded fitness. She is both a Level 2 CrossFit and UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and in addition to coaching CrossFit classes Mountain Shadows CrossFit she offers 1:1 customized coaching for those looking to run their first 5K or take on an ultra marathon—while still incorporating CrossFit into their training. For more information about a customized running plan, please visit Abby’s website: https://www.ultrastrongendurance.com.