Dafne Valle – Seattle Running Coach
From: $110.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
50% off your 1st month! Personalized coaching for runDisney runners and challenges — train smart, race strong, and enjoy every mile and park celebration.
Description
Seattle running coach Dafne Valle works with runners of all levels — from beginners starting their first 5K to experienced athletes chasing PRs or training for marathons and challenge events. With over 16 years of running experience and an RRCA certification, she designs personalized training plans that fit into real life, balancing training with work, travel, and family. Her approach focuses on smart training, consistency, mental toughness, and the right balance of running and strength — all while keeping the joy in the journey.
Dafne also brings unique expertise in runDisney events, helping athletes prepare for multi-day race weekends like Dopey and Goofy while still enjoying the magic of the parks.
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LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: VDOT
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only
SPECIALTIES
- Personalized training plans for 5K through marathon
- Coaching busy runners balancing training with work, travel, and family
- Building consistency, confidence, and mental toughness
- Preparing for multi-day and challenge events (including runDisney)
- Integrating strength training guidance with running schedules
PHILOSOPHY
I believe running should enhance your life, not take it over. My coaching is built on flexibility, personalization, and gradual progress. I focus on consistency, recovery, and mental strength while also making space for joy and celebration along the way. I also help athletes balance training with the realities of work, family, and travel so running becomes something sustainable and rewarding.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
I’ve been a dedicated runner since 2009 and earned my RRCA certification after years of informally supporting fellow athletes. Since then, I’ve coached runners at all levels — from first-time 5K finishers to marathoners chasing PRs to athletes completing multi-day challenges like Dopey (48.6 miles in four days). My athletes achieve success by improving consistency, building confidence, and learning how to train effectively while balancing the rest of life.
ABOUT ME
I’ve been running for over 16 years and hold an RRCA coaching certification. My own journey has taken me from local 5Ks to marathons and multi-day challenges, teaching me the importance of smart training, mental strength, and celebrating progress along the way.
Outside of running, I enjoy hiking with my dog, playing board games, watching soccer, and traveling. I’m also a Disney fan and a proud Disney Vacation Club member who loves experiencing races at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
BIG INFLUENCES
My coaching style blends practical experience with science-based training. I draw inspiration from Steve Magness’s work on mental toughness and consistency, along with flexible systems that prioritize gradual progress, strength, and recovery. My philosophy is also shaped by lessons I’ve learned as both an athlete and coach: ambitious goals can fit into busy lives when training is consistent, personalized, and joyful.
RACING HISTORY
I’ve been running since 2009, completing everything from local 5Ks to marathons and multi-day challenge events. Highlights include finishing the Goofy Challenge (39.3 miles over two days) and the Dopey Challenge (48.6 miles over four days), experiences that reinforced the importance of pacing, recovery, and mental strength. I’ve also run traditional road marathons like the Tunnel Marathon and half marathons including Iron Horse.
Each race has deepened my belief that consistency and joy go hand in hand — and those are the values I bring to every athlete I coach.
CERTIFICATIONS
- RRCA Certified Run Coach
PRs
- Marathon: 3:56 – Tunnel Marathon
- Marathon + Roller Coaster: 4:02 – Goofy Challenge (Walt Disney World)
- Half Marathon: 1:49 – Iron Horse
- 10K: 50:34 – Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend- Flexible, realistic coaching that supports sustainable progress
CONTACT DAFNE
Finding a coach who is a great fit for you is really important. We encourage you to email your coach prior to signing up so you can connect, communicate, and ensure a good athlete/coach fit.
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