Coach Cindy Neldner

Coach Cindy Neldner, RRCA Level II Certified Running Coach Coach Cindy is an RRCA Level II Certified Running Coach, Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist, and Group Exercise Instructor with over a decade of experience helping athletes achieve their goals. She currently works with Marathon Training Academy (MTA) as a running coach and also coaches clients of all levels through her business, Running and Fitness Solutions, providing customized training and wellness programs tailored to each individual’s goals and lifestyle. Drawing on her background as a U.S. Air Force Health Promotion Coordinator, Coach Cindy has worked with hundreds of service members to improve PT performance, running efficiency, and overall wellness. She has guided athletes across all abilities—from first-time 5K runners to seasoned marathoners pursuing personal bests and Boston Qualifiers. A lifelong athlete and former collegiate heptathlete turned marathoner, Cindy has completed over 26 marathons and ultras and is a proud member of Marathon Maniacs. She also coaches athletes preparing for endurance hikes and high-altitude treks, including multi-day climbs such as Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp. Passionate about helping athletes thrive at every age and stage of life, she supports youth (ages 4–17), pregnant and postpartum, masters, and obstacle course runners alike. Beyond coaching, Coach Cindy is a mom of five, an advocate for military veterans through her healthcare leadership role, and an outdoor enthusiast who believes that running is both a journey and a lifestyle.