RUN FAR COACHES

Darius Moore
Under 9:00 
momotivates@gmail.com

Brooke Shepard
10:00 – 11:00 Coach
brookeshepard17@yahoo.com

I started running in 2016 after I walked my first 5k race in Cincinnati. I had so much fun on race day that I wanted more. I started training for more races and worked my way up to half marathons in 2018 and full marathons in 2019. My favorite distance is the half marathon and I am 11 half marathons in now. What I love most about running is that you get to meet so many great people. I also enjoy traveling for races as well!

Christine Sirles
11:00 – 12:00 Coach
christinesirles1@gmail.com

I joined Run Far in the Summer/Fall of 2022 to train for the Charlotte Half Marathon. Since then, I’ve participated in several races, including my first marathon at the Philadelphia Marathon in 2023. Running has been a fantastic way for me to meet new people in the Charlotte community, and I am thrilled to be a coach to help others achieve their goals. Outside of running, I enjoy golf, pickleball, and spending time with my dog, Ro!

Patrick Diantete
12:00+ Coach
patrick.diantete@gmail.com

I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, the son of Congolese immigrants. My running journey began in 2022 after gaining 50 pounds during the COVID-19 quarantine. I wanted to improve my health so I joined a group fitness gym. After a couple of months, I needed to add more cardio to my routine, which led me to run. Over a year, I attended various run clubs around Charlotte and completed a few 5Ks and my first 10K race. Inspired by this achievement, I challenged myself further by joining the Run For Your Life training group to run my first half marathon. After completing my half marathon, I became more involved in the running community and joined the coaching staff for the next Run Far season. This role allowed me to run my second half marathon while helping others achieve their running goals.

Glynnis Brown
9:00 – 10:00 Coach
glynnisellyn@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Glynnis! I’ve been running with RFYL since 2018 and couldn’t imagine a better group to coach. I’m currently in nursing school to become a pediatric nurse and my hobbies include baking, taking my dog, Gus, on outdoor adventures, and of course running!

Angela Knepprath
Midtown Run Far Coordinator
10:00 – 11:00 Coach
knepp009@umn.edu

A little over a decade ago, I completed my first full marathon in Minneapolis—a milestone on my bucket list. Since then, running has continued to be a source of motivation and a catalyst for personal growth. Now, more than ever, running holds a special place in my heart. Starting my day with a morning run alongside amazing people sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. I am grateful to be a part of Run Far and run some of my best races yet and see others do the same.

Ashlee Azziz
11:00 – 12:00 Coach
ashleeazziz@gmail.com

Ashlee’s running journey began in 2016 with short runs 3-4 times a week. From there her love of fitness grew as she tried yoga and strength training. She has been a runner for the last 8 years, but the last year has been laser focused on distance running & racing opportunities. She has run 3 half marathons and is passionate about helping new runners meet their race goals and ramp up to new mileage! When she’s not running, she can be found hanging with her puppy Charlie, cycling or reading on her kindle.