About Hot Flash Run Club

I created Hot Flash Run Club after seeing a need for women over 40 to feel comfortable joining a running club without feeling intimidated, judged, or left behind.

If you’ve ever felt too slow, too old, too out of shape, or just too unsure to join a run club — this was made for you.

Hot Flash Run Club is a space where women are seen, supported, and encouraged exactly as they are. Whether you run, walk, interval, or are just getting started, you belong here.

Based in the Grand Rapids area, we meet locally for weekly runs, social events, and community activities. But our friendships extend far beyond Michigan. We love traveling to races, supporting one another on race weekends, and connecting with runners from all over the country along the way.

We believe movement should be fun and empowering. We laugh a lot, cheer loudly, share stories, celebrate accomplishments, and support each other through every season of life. Some nights are about the miles, and some nights are about the connection. Many women come for the running — but stay for the friendships.

I’m also an RRCA Certified Running Coach and offer personalized coaching for women training for their next race or fitness goal. I believe coaching should feel personal, supportive, and realistic for your life and experience level. I meet with women in person to truly get to know them, understand their goals, and create a plan that works for them. Depending on the race they are training for, I also try to be there in person on race day to cheer them on and support them through the finish line experience.

Whether your goal is finishing your first 5K, building confidence, improving your pace, or training for a marathon, you do not have to do it alone.

Not Sure Where to Start?

That’s exactly why this community exists.

Start with a free Hot Flash Run Club meet-up — no pressure, no expectations, just movement and connection.

Or, if you’re ready for more structure and support, reach out to learn more about personalized coaching.

Either way, you don’t have to figure this out alone.