LRC Distance Program | Lakeland, FL

Meet Your Coach Sarah Kozul, RRCA Level II Adult Endurance and Youth Coach Sarah began running in 2010 to celebrate turning 40, inspired by a fellow twin mom who challenged her to train for a half marathon. What started as a one‑month experiment to “make sure she wouldn’t hurt her knees” became a lifelong passion. Fourteen years and more than 20,000 miles later, she still loves the structure, the science, and the sense of discovery that running brings. Raised on a farm in Missouri, Sarah didn’t grow up running — unless you count chasing hogs, cattle, or siblings. As an adult, running became her way to explore new places, stay healthy, and build community. She has lived in Missouri, Texas, Virginia, and now Florida, where she has coached with the Lakeland Runners Club since 2016. She has led 5k, 10k, and half marathon programs, coached middle school cross country (including her own twin daughters), and watched countless runners grow in confidence, strength, and joy. Sarah is traine