Kathy is a 2 time Olympian, competed at 21 world championships including a team bronze medal and several individual top 10 finishes. Kathy was a 5 x NCAA champion while competing at the University of Wisconsin and multiple time British and Canadian national champion.

Kathy had coached for over 25 years starting as a volunteer coach at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and then at Stanford University. She currently coaches post-collegiate athletes with Run Boulder Athletic Club in Boulder, Colorado, athletes all over the world online and high school cross country and track at Nederland High School.

In addition to her own coaching practice Kathy has served as a national team staff coach with Team USA six times including the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago Chile, NACAC Track and Field Championships in 2022 and 2025 and the World Cross Country Championships in 2024 and 2023.

Kathy is a USATF Coaching Education Instructor having taught all levels of their curriculum from Level 1 through 3 as well as specialist courses in the marathon. She is also a curriculum writer for USATF. Kathy also does public speaking on performance, coaching and elite lifestyle including traveling to China to speak at their National Coaching Convention.

Episode Description:

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Kathy Butler, a former Olympian who transitioned from a celebrated athlete to a dedicated coach. Discover how her experiences across continents and competitions have shaped her unique coaching philosophy.

From Athlete to Coach: Kathy shares her evolution from a high school athlete to a professional runner, and eventually, a coach.

International Representation: Learn about Kathy's experiences competing for both Canada and the UK, and how these shaped her perspective.

Overcoming Challenges: Hear about the setbacks Kathy faced, including injuries and missed opportunities, and how she bounced back stronger.

Coaching Philosophy: Kathy discusses her approach to coaching, emphasizing personal development and athlete well-being.

Future Aspirations: Discover Kathy's current projects and her vision for the future, including her passion for coaching education and personal growth.

Tune in to hear Kathy's story of resilience, passion, and dedication to the world of athletics.

Instagram - Kathy Butler: @chutler

Instagram- Run Boulder: @runboulderac

Instagram- Coaching: @kathybutlercoaching

Website: www.kathy-butler.com

Run Boulder Athletic Club: http://www.runboulder.org/meettheteam.html