About Overlap
My name is Hannah Shakeshaft and I’m a UESCA certified running coach based in Philadelphia, PA. I moved here from Baltimore in 2023 with my husband, Sam and our dog, Eno (honorable mention goes out to our cat, Squid). I coach runners of all levels who are looking to increase their performance or learn more about the sport. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and building off of your current foundation, whatever it looks like to work toward what excites you.
My style of coaching is to show up as your teammate, motivator, sounding board, and go-to resource for questions and answers. I approach coaching by looking at the whole athlete and the whole person. I’m here to offer accountability, support, and knowledge, whether you are preparing for your first 5k, trying to PR in the marathon, or just love running but want more structure.
Running should serve you. Together we’ll look at where running fits in your life and find a way to build a relationship with it that supports you, making you feel strong and confident! It’s so easy to get caught up in the pressures and comparisons, so I coach my athletes to train the mental side of the sport as much as the physical side. How can we best work together so that I’m structuring a plan that balances what you need from the sport without it feeling like a chore?
Answering that question is my goal as your coach.
Current Certifications
- UESCA Certified Running Coach
- Coaching the Pregnant and
Postpartum Endurance Athlete (UESCA)
- Female Physiology: The Female Athlete and
Ovarian Hormone Patterns
Current Specialization Certificates
Meet the Overlap Network
of trusted providers in the running ecosystem
At Overlap Running, we believe that the magic happens when you look at the whole picture. This means not just looking at your body or your training in isolation. We encourage collaboration between other experts in the running field to buttress your running and get your to your goals happy and healthy.
In pursuit of this, we are thrilled to offer trusted experts in areas such as Physical Therapy, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, and more as a database for you! These folks are friends of Overlap Running and are just as committed to helping you reach your goals. Feel free to reach out to them directly, or use the Contact page to coordinate an introduction!
You can also always contact us if you yourself are a provider who is interested in working with Overlap Running. We would love to meet you!
