Our Story

Carley offers an individualized approach, based on her own experience running marathons & personal training

Ready to Run (or Walk)

Why Marathon Madness

Abe Weintraub ran his first race at the age of 80. At age 90 he finished the NYC Marathon in 7:25:12, the fastest time for a 90-year-old up until then [year 2000]

Our Values

Everything we do is rooted in these main values:

  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Attention to Detail and Injury Prevention
  • Patience and Perseverance

Our History

Unlike other well-known runners who make money from programs for the masses, Carley offers an individualized approach based on her own experience running marathons & personal training. She constantly researches the latest resources, sorting through accurate intel & misleading trends for her client’s benefit. Carley uses each client’s unique preferences and experiences, including health, injury, and exercise history, to personally design their training program. She will modify training to streamline the process and not waste valuable time. Most importantly, Carley provides ongoing daily support & encouragement to keep her clients motivated while being safe & having fun. Injury prevention, achieving goals & crossing the finish line are her top priorities for every client!

Our Goals: 

  • Injury Prevention
  • Finish the Race, walk, or run
  • Achieve a PR
  • Design an individualized training program based on your needs and desires
  • Hold you accountable for training and achieving short-term goals along the way
  • Have fun while doing one of the hardest things you’ve ever done!

Reasons for training:

  • On my “bucket list”
  • I need/want to lose weight and get in shape
  • For my physical and/or mental health
  • To finish 1st marathon
  • Previously injured while training or running
  • To achieve a personal record (PR)
  • Run with a friend, family member, etc.
  • Part of a vacation or a “destination” marathon
  • To celebrate a milestone or birthday
  • In memoriam
  • To raise money or represent a specific charity

Mission Statement

Via education and wellness, there is much opportunity for positively affecting the lives of others. My motivation is altruistic, desiring to make a difference to the best of my ability. Mine is a fulfilling profession, whereby one is able to witness changes for the better. People improve not only physically but mentally. Seeing someone gain self-confidence and self-esteem through an improved lifestyle and exercise makes me happy. These changes in individuals also benefit those around them.

Regarding marathons, when one achieves a new PR, finishes a marathon, or loses weight, happiness results from daily effort in exercise and diet, plus learning new behavior that lasts a lifetime. If I can be an instrument in helping others feel better about themselves, I have done my job as a fitness professional, consultant and cheerleader. This is what makes me happy: cooperating with others and using teamwork to achieve what was once thought to be impossible. Breaking down walls and barriers to growth is paramount.

26.2 Basic

  • Initial consultation
  • 4 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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13.1

  • Initial consultation
  • 3 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • 1-on-1 training 1x/week
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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26.2

  • Initial consultation
  • 4 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • 1-on-1 training 2x/week
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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26.2 VIR

  • Initial consultation
  • 4 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Unlimited support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • Destination marathon event support (within 48 states)
  • Assisted stretching post workout
  • 1-on-1 training 3x/week
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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Listen to what our clients are saying about Marathon Madness

I never thought I would be running a 5k much less a Marathon, but I did. Carley is very knowledgeable and thorough with her training. She explains why you need to complete weekly long runs and why strength training is so important. The training helped me finish a marathon that we did together!

- Susan

NYC Marathon 2021: Carley encouraged me to run my 1st half marathon, and now I’ve done 3. She then challenged me to run a full marathon. I never imagined I’d be able to do that, but she provided me with a training plan that included stretching and nutrition. I also decided I’d be more motivated to run for a charity, which I did. I completed the New York City Marathon in 4:39 at age 60. I couldn’t have done it without Carley.

- Tom

Nothing changes if nothing changes. Such was an oft-repeated phrase by Carley. I was in pretty bad shape: overweight, pain in my neck, back and knees. She sent me to Physical Therapy and then she worked with the PT to make further progress. While training, she never let me become stagnant. She helped me navigate the challenges of Covid. Carley had a sixth sense of when I needed a call or text. Now I am able to hike mountain trails in Colorado, trails I thought I’d never again be able to complete.

- Kathy

In my training with Carley I lost close to 50 lbs and 15% body fat. Because of Carley’s encouragement and training, I completed 2 Tough Mudders, 3 Half Marathons and countless 5k races. She did more than help me run and lift weights; she taught me proper technique and stretching to minimize injuries, plus helped with nutrition, knowing the right food at the right time to get the most out of your body. She listened to my goals, put a plan together and put me to work. I couldn’t have done it on my own.

- Tim

Carley helped me lose 25 lbs in a 12 week period that included the holidays, to get ready for my son’s wedding. She gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort level to increase the intensity of my workouts to stay on track towards my target weight. Every session was full of challenges and laughter.

- Pete

I had never done a 5k or 10k, but her conviction that I could do so in my 60s was very uplifting. I did the 5k by myself, then she suggested the 10k as well. As she saw my hesitation, she said she would run with me. So we ran the race together and I completed it, feeling good about my accomplishment. Her constant motivation throughout helped me finish. I enjoyed training with her.

- Umesh