Get to know our Boulder Underground Coaches with our rapid fire questions -

Melissa Hensley Coleman

Middle name - Marie

What's the weirdest nickname you've been given? - “meus” (college story!)

Hometown - Westfield, Massachusetts

Current town - Cary, NC

Zodiac sign - I think Sagittarius, I don’t really follow that stuff

High school - Southwick High School

College - Sacred Heart University

Favorite color?

All shades of blue

Favorite food?

Cheese!

Favorite drink?

Peach seltzer (nonalcoholic) Buffalo Trace whiskey (alcoholic)

Favorite trip?

El Salvador, Central America

Spirit animal?

(I don’t have a spirit animal but my puppy Brooklyn is my best friend!)

Favorite quote?

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - MLK

Favorite book?

Nancy Pelosi’s The Art of Power

Favorite race?

Richmond Half Marathon!

Favorite workout?

16 miles w/ 2x4 miles @HMP

Favorite training shoe?

New Balance SC Trainer

Favorite racing shoe?

New Balance SC Elite or the old school NB 1400!

Favorite apparel brand?

Tracksmith

Your PR's?

Mile - 5:03
Half Marathon - 1:26:12
Marathon - 3:06:02

Favorite runner?

Sara Vaughn :)

Your best coaching moment?

Being in Chicago to see an athlete I coach qualify for Boston with a 10 minute PR. I still get teary thinking about it.

COACH - Melissa Hensley Coleman