Through our You CAN Run Training Programs, Kopf Running helps both beginners and experienced runners train and complete races of varying distances while focusing on improving efficiency, technique and form, and speed and endurance. Group training locations include Chicago (for Chicago Marathon only), Busse Woods (for Chicago Marathon only), and Lake in the Hills (year-round weekly drop-in trainings, Chicago Marathon training, and all race distance training). Virtual training programs are available for those runners unable to participate in group trainings and are offered to runners nationwide. 

Kopf Running also provides support and training to local and national charities through our Marathon Charity Program Coordination. The Kopf Racing Series is a group of several races around Chicagoland with Seth Kopf, owner of Kopf Running, as the race director or race consultant. In 2013, Kopf Running is scheduled to be involved in 6 races, to be announced shortly.

• Running Coach 
• USATF Level 1 Certified Coach
• CPR/AED Certified
• Karen specializes in coaching the beginner runner and in postpartum running.
• She creates individualized training programs based on age and experience. 
• Karen loves introducing people to the great sport of running!
• Through the Kopf Racing Series, Karen serves as the race director and race consultant on several races in the Chicago area. 
• Fun Facts: Karen was a full scholarship Division I collegiate tennis player. She has been a tennis instructor for 13 years, and found running later in life. She has since completed 7 marathons, 16 half marathons, and numerous races of shorter distances. In a former life, she was a lawyer, but wouldn't trade her new job as a running coach and stay at home mom to Isabella for anything!

Tom Jordan - Team Member & Nutritional Consultant 

• Partner and Nutritional Consultant to Kopf Runners
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Dominican University; Master's Degree in Human Nutrition from Northern Illinois University
• Certifications: Commission on Dietetics Registration, 2007; Illinois Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist; Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
• As a Registered Dietitian, Tom serves as Wellness Director at First Health Associates Family Medical Center in Arlington Heights, IL, where he manages the medical weight loss and fitness programs and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy. He is also an Adjunct Nutrition Professor at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.
• Tom has completed 12 marathons and will be running the 117th Boston Marathon in April.
• Personal Bests: Marathon 2:52:09; 10k 37:00; 5k 17:42
• With a background in Nutrition Counseling, Sports Performance Research, and Fitness Training, Tom has brought a professional and dynamic resource to our team. He serves as a regular partner and advisor to our programs and is a resource to our current and prospective runners. Please feel free to email Tom at fhanutrition@sbcglobal.net if you have any nutrition questions or would like to invite him to speak at a corporate or club event. 
• Fun Facts: Tom is very active in the running community and has spoken to several running clubs about pre/post run nutrition, has completed research in the area of dietary supplementation and running performance, and also owns a race timing business (www.J3timing.com). He truly believes and practices what he preaches and is a good model for what effective training and good nutrition can have on performance, injury prevention, and health.