Alysha Flynn is the founder of What Runs You, a platform helping women grow stronger in the miles and the life around them. Through digital content, educational resources, and campaign collaborations, she helps brands connect authentically with runners. Her work has been featured in Runner’s World, SELF, Forbes, CNN, and Vogue through expert commentary, and thought leadership in the endurance space.
As a lead consultant and coach for Every Woman’s Marathon, she created training guides and educational content that support and inspire thousands of female marathoners. This role blends brand strategy with coaching expertise, delivering practical tools at scale.
With nearly 20 years of coaching experience and 30 years as an endurance athlete, Alysha has built a trusted resource for women balancing ambitious running goals with the realities of everyday life.
Audience Insights
Content Pillars:
- Running for women navigating real life: motherhood, career, caregiving, burnout, and comebacks
- Marathon, trail, and ultra running
- Running education, training strategy, and performance, mental endurance
- Product recommendations (footwear, apparel, hydration, nutrition, recovery, skincare)
- Adventure, travel, and the lifestyle of an everyday endurance athlete

Service and Offerings
- Brand Campaigns – Long-term partnerships, brand awareness, and product launches
- Media & Expert Commentary – Interviews, print, television, and expert editorial contributions
- Speaking & Events – Races, expos, conferences, panels, keynote speaking
Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (Exercise Science, Nutrition, Psychology)
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Health & Healthcare Management)
- Certified Running Coach – Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)
- Certified Trainer – International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Endurance Athlete – Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Ironman 70.3
- Former Behavioral Health Educator



As Featured In
Alysha’s expertise in running, coaching, and endurance sports has been featured in top publications and media outlets, including:
- Running & Fitness Media: Runner’s World, Outside Run, Running Insight, Well+Good
- Health & Wellness: Forbes Health, Self, Shape
- Mainstream & Lifestyle Media: Vogue, PopSugar, Yahoo News, USA Today
- Television & Broadcast: CNN, FOX News, The Doctor’s TV
Brand Partnerships & Campaigns
Alysha has collaborated with leading brands in the running, wellness, and lifestyle industries through social media campaigns, ambassadorships, product features, and event activations.
- Apparel & Footwear: Adidas, Under Armour, HOKA, Altra, Nike Running, Athleta,
- Columbia, OS1st, Merrell, Gymshark, Pacers Running
- Sports & Performance: Red Bull, TreadBands
- Retail & Gear: REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target
- Outdoor & Lifestyle Gear: Igloo
- Tech & Wearables: Coros, Shokz Headphones, Zombies Run App
- Races & Events: Boston Marathon, NJ Marathon, Every Woman’s Marathon, Wings for
- Life World Run, Boston 10K for Women
- Health & Wellness: Coldeeze, Always, USDA Milk, Hustle Clean, RelieveIt Gel
- Lifestyle & Automotive: Buick
Let’s Work Together
Get in touch: whatrunsyou@gmail.com


