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Coach Jenni
Coach Thad
PT Lara

Jenni Nettik, Running Coach & Mercuria Running Founder

Top Race Performance: Winner of the 2012 Napa Valley Trail Half Marathon

Marathon PR: 3:12:11, Chicago Marathon 2016 (top 1% of women, top 5% overall)

Boston PR: 3:17:16, 2015

Completed World Majors: Boston, Chicago, NYC & Berlin

Pacer: Aspen Valley Marathon 2016, 3:40 Marathon Pace Group

Trail Guide: Chamonix, France; Picos de Europa, Spain; Golden, CO; Telluride, CO

Run Club Leader: HTB Run Club, every Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Highland Tap & Burger, 2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO

MEET COACH JENNI

Jenni’s Running Story

I’ve been running since first grade, sparked by beating all the boys at recess. Since then, I’ve stayed hooked on the mix of fitness, competition, challenge, and fun. I love a good race, but my favorite days are running adventures across roads and trails. If you tag along, two things are guaranteed: you won't be bored, and you'd better pack snacks.

Jenni’s Coaching Story

I founded Mercuria Running in 2013. My coaching is backed by 40 years of running, 15+ years of coaching, and a decade as an educator. I specialize in running form, custom training plans, online coaching, and guided runs.

I work with runners across the spectrum—from beginners taking their first steps to athletes chasing a BQ. As a masters runner myself, I have a passion for helping the 40+ crowd train smart, stay durable, and keep running strong for the long haul.

Training fits your life, not the other way around. We’re not just here to chase finish lines; we’re dreaming big, staying curious about what’s possible, and enjoying the miles together.

Contact Jenni

Phone: (720) 515-2786
Email: jenni@mercuriarunning.com
Instagram: @mercuriarunning

MEET COACH THAD

Thad Paxinos, Running Coach

Top Race Performance: 2024 RRCA Montana State 10k Champion, Master’s Division, Heart & Sole Run

Marathon PR: 3:09:53, CIM 2021

Ultra Marathon PR:10:22:34, Sun Mountain 50 Mile 2022

World Major Marathon Finishes: Boston, Chicago 

Thad’s Running Story

I grew up playing any sport that included a ball and always loved running as fast as I could on the field. But I didn’t really become a “serious” runner until well into adulthood after moving to Seattle and joining a running group. Running has been a great way to meet new friends and explore new places. 

After running my first 5k, which at the time felt like the hardest thing ever, I’ve now raced 13 (and counting) marathons, dozens of half marathons, 5 and 10ks, and even a triathlon and ultra marathon! I love what running has done for me and I’m excited to share my running joy with others!

Thad’s Coaching Story

My coaching approach is rooted in collaboration and teamwork. I will provide customized coaching based on individual goals and priorities, working together with the athlete to help them set and achieve their goals. My personal motto is, “Progress over perfection,” and I believe good results will come from good preparation, process, effort, and having fun along the way. 

Contact Coach Thad

Phone: (406) 697-3790
Email: Thad@mercuriarunning.com

MEET PHYSICAL THERAPIST LARA

Lara Canham, PT, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Running Speciality: Running Analysis and Movement Screening

Lara's Running Story

I ran my first race at the age of 5, and took it a step further with the Bolder Boulder at the age of 6 (not a record setting time, 2:09:17, but the effort was there!). I participated in track in middle/high school and in college took up endurance running. I've always diversified my interests and now enjoy running, skiing, hiking, rock climbing, biking (basically anything outdoors).

Lara’s Professional Story

I earned a BS in Biology at the University of Notre Dame and have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado. With a strong interest in teaching, I am a Senior Instructor and Admissions Advisor for the University of Colorado Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (I teach the running mechanics content in the movement science course!). I am certified in Dry Needling, practice clinically at The Colorado Athlete Physical Therapy, located at LoHi Athletic Club.

Contact Lara

Email: lara@coloradoathletept.com
Instagram: @coloradoathletept
Website: www.coloradoathletept.com

Specials and Packages

Seasonal Special - Fall 2026

Save $50-$75

Train for your fall & winter goals with our seasonal special!

Fall & Winter Training Package Includes:

  • Custom training plan

  • Online coaching

  • One form session (In-person or online)

This training package is ideal for staying on track for your fall & winter goals!

Special available through November 2026.

$775/ 3-month (12-week) Training Package

$1000/ 4-month (16-week) Training Package

$1225/ 5-month (20-week) Training Package

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2026 Training Packages

Save $100+

4-month or 6-month training package tailored to your goals!

2026 Training Package Includes:

  • Personalized training plan (16-weeks or 24-weeks)

  • Online coaching

  • 3 sessions of in-person coaching or *PT (you can use up to 1 session for PT)

*Physical therapy at The Colorado Athlete Physical Therapy

Training package is ideal for training for a marathon, half marathon, ultra, or race series

$1250/ 4-months (16-week) Training Package
$1700/ 6-months (24-week) Training Package

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Form Coaching, Training Plans & Online Coaching

Form coaching & workouts with Coach Jenni.

Coaching Includes:

  • Running form technique

  • Running strength, mobility, balance & coordination exercises

  • Coach-directed workouts with immediate feedback

  • Injury prevention exercises and tips

  • Discussion of goals

1 coaching session can also be used for PT at The Colorado Athlete Physical Therapy.

$175/ First session,  $150/ Each additional session,

$450/ 3 sessions, $700/ 5 sessions,  $1400/ 10 sessions

In-Person Form Coaching & Training

Purchase In-Person Form Coaching and Training

Monthly coaching — Train smart, be intentional, reach your goals!

Currently only available for athletes working with Coach Jenni.

Coach Jenni will develop a personalized training plan that you can access from anywhere using an app. She’ll check-in with you throughout the week supporting you & your training.

She’ll help you improve your running form, build fitness for your specific goals, strengthen your mental game, fuel to perform your best, and teach you how to rest & recover.

Monthly coaching includes a custom training plan & online coaching billed monthly at $225, for any length of time, 3-months or longer.

Your coach will set up auto-billing after the first month.

$225/ Monthly

Training Plan w/ Online Coaching

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Talk with an expert!

Meet with a Mercuria coach in-person or virtually for your own private Q & A.

Not currently working with a Mercuria coach, but want some advice? We’ll chat with you about your training, goals, race calendar, gear & answer all your questions.

$175/ Session, 60-75 minutes 

Coach Consult

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Testimonials

  • I had high hopes in meeting up with Jenni, especially with all of her experience. What I didn’t expect was to have my form evaluated AND corrected in a single session! I have just recently gotten back into running but have been suffering extreme shin tightness and had to stop after only a couple of miles every time I laced up. Jenni was able to show me how to properly activate the correct muscles and change my form. After our session, which included about a 2 mile run, I had zero pain or tightness. Zero. Jenni unquestionably knows her stuff. And she has a great personality and was wonderful to work with. I recommend her 100%!

    -Wyatt

  • Lara is amazing. She really takes the time to figure out what is going on with me. She understands how everything in my body is connected and how an issue may present itself one way but really be stemming from something seemingly (to me) unrelated. She always has me try an exercise first and then tells me how it works. If she told me first I probably wouldn’t believe her anyway, it all seems like magic to me. When we try a new exercise that doesn’t end up helping me make much progress she is just as disappointed as I am and when we try something that make a huge difference she is just as (or maybe more) excited than me! I never really understood that being able to run correctly isn’t as easy as it seems like it should be, but sometimes it is the tiniest change that makes a big difference. I am so glad to have Lara helping me learn what those tiny changes are for me while I continue to improve.

    -Mara

  • Brittany is such an amazing coach! She has helped me with my running immensely. She is a bundle of joy and so inspirational. She makes running a lot more fun than it used to be. Since I started training with Brittany last fall, I’ve shaved over 1.5 minutes off of my mile time, far exceeding my goal of a sub 8 min mile. She continues to push me to my limits, but she knows and I know that it’s the only way to improve my running!

    -Olivia, 16