Hi,I’m Mo

Born and raised in Saudi Arabia before eventually landing in Alaska, Mo found her stride early—running paved the way to Sacramento State, where she competed at the collegiate level and met her husband, a fellow teammate. A mid-distance powerhouse, she’s currently chasing new goals in the 800m—and testing the waters in the 400m hurdles.

As a certified women’s health nurse practitioner and founder of GynSport Lab, she specializes in reproductive health for female athletes, with a focus on REDs and contraception. Mo coaches with a whole-person approach, championing process over outcomes and meeting athletes exactly where they are. Known as Coach Mo, Dr. Mo, or Mama Mo, she’s a Sagittarius firecracker—a visionary, fierce advocate, and proud mama of two amazing kiddos, who remain her greatest joy and motivation.

FOUNDER, RUN COACH
WOMEN’S HEALTH NP & NUTRITION COACH SPECIALIZING IN FEMALE ATHLETES

How I Coach

✔ Every Runner is Unique
Female athletes are not small men—and no two runners are the same. I coach based on each athlete’s unique physiology, history, and goals, meeting them where they are and guiding them toward their own definition of success.

✔ Running Free
Running in its purest form should feel freeing and fun—not like an obsession. When running starts to feel like a chore and monotony takes over, creativity in training becomes essential. I coach with an emphasis on keeping workouts engaging and varied, helping athletes reconnect with the joy of movement while building strength, speed, and resilience.

✔ Recovery, Strength & Fueling First
Sometimes, the most impactful parts of training don’t involve running at all. Strength training, proper nutrition, and recovery habits are foundational—not optional. These require intention, structure, and daily discipline, but they’re often what make or break consistency, health, and long-term growth.

Why I Coach

I love when an athlete I’m working with has that moment of clarity—that it’s not just about running fast times. It’s about showing up for themselves, uncovering grit they didn’t know they had, and realizing that what they practice on the run prepares them for life. That’s the magic sauce.

What Shaped Me as a Coach

  • 💪 The Power of Knowing Your Body

    As a former Division I athlete, I know what it’s like to be miscategorized and miscoached. I spent years being trained as an 800/mile runner when, in reality, I was a true 400/800 specialist. That mismatch led to overtraining, under-recovery, and eventually burnout—a pattern that’s all too common in collegiate athletics.

    After years of struggling with REDs and the fallout of overtraining, I stepped away from the sport, went to grad school, and became a women’s health nurse practitioner. Nearly a decade (and two kids) later, I returned to the track with a new mindset: fuel properly, prioritize recovery, train to my strengths, and stop trying to follow what works for everyone else. I focused on what I knew worked for me—and in less than three months, running under 25 miles a week, I matched my collegiate PR of 2:10 in the 800m.

    Now, I coach athletes to train with intention, listen to their bodies, and honor their physiology. Because thriving on the track should never come at the cost of your health—and real progress starts when you understand who you are and what you need as an athlete.

  • 🫂 The Human Behind the Training Plan

    Coaching at the collegiate level taught me that running—while incredibly rewarding—is also incredibly demanding. Even when the training is fun, the cumulative load can wear athletes down, physically and mentally. That’s why I believe it’s essential to celebrate every win, big or small, and to remember that running is just one part of who we are.

    As a coach, I make it a priority to understand the full context of an athlete’s life. You're not just a runner—you’re a whole person with a story, responsibilities, and unique needs. My role is to be a grounding force, helping athletes stay connected to their identity beyond the sport, and ensuring that running adds to their life, not consumes it.

  • 💞 Compassion and Care

    In college, I had three different coaches in three years—and not one of them truly listened when I was struggling. My concerns were dismissed, my emotions brushed aside, and there was no space to step back or ask for help. I was crying out for support, and it never came. I made a promise to myself then: no athlete I coach will ever have to suffer in silence.

    My job as a coach is to make sure you feel heard, understood, and supported—every step of the way. If you're having an off day, we don’t just push through for the sake of a workout. We pause, pivot, and pace.

    Pause: Re-evaluate what’s really needed—another workout or simply one more easy day?

    Pivot: Shift the plan, adjust the mindset, or reduce the load.

    Pace: Ramp up or down with intention, based on what your body and mind are telling us.

    Because great coaching isn’t just about the training plan—it’s about meeting the athlete where they are, every day.

Schedule a free coaching call with
Mo

I’ve lived the highs and lows of competitive running, and that journey shapes how I coach—with empathy, strategy, and respect for your individual path. On a free coaching call, we’ll talk honestly about your goals, challenges, and how to create a sustainable plan that fits your life. Whether you're chasing a PR or looking for consistency, it’s a chance to get clear on your next step forward.