Drew Conner is a husband, father, and full-time, professional, UESCA Certified Running coach. After graduating from the University of Central Arkansas with his BS in dietetics & clinical nutrition and as a letterman in Cross Country and Track, he was the General Manager of one of the U.S.’s top specialty running stores, Rush Running Company, for over 14 years.

Drew’s run coaching philosophy is “through great communication and support, anybody can do anything.” Drew has been running for over 25 years and a coach for over 15. He is an expert in working with both seasoned elite marathon, 5k and 10k athletes as well as total beginners. He’s a believer in work/life balance and a proponent of training with a ‘family first’ mentality. His passion is taking beginner runners nervous to take the first step and helping them grow both as a runner and a human being.