Meet the Coaches Guiding Every Step
At Run Strength Academy, we believe every runner has a story—and our team exists to help you write the next chapter with purpose, strength, and joy. We’re not just a group of experts—we’re educators, athletes, parents, and lifelong learners who bring real-life perspective to your training.
Whether you’re navigating injury, chasing a PR, starting from scratch, or trying to balance running with the rest of life, we bring our full selves to your journey. Our coaching approach goes beyond spreadsheets and finish lines. It’s about building confidence, fostering resilience, and creating habits that last long after the run is over.
From strength and nutrition to recovery and gear, our diverse team is here to support you holistically. Because your path as a runner is deeply human—and so are we.
Ready to start your journey with a team who sees the whole you?
Nick Savin
We will work together to create a personalized approach to your training that strengthens both mind and body, understands your greatest values, addresses your biggest challenges, and develops a person that is greater in every definition of the word.
Running is one of the most human things we can do, and creates one of the greatest metaphors for life.
Taking our lessons in failure and success, adversity and opportunity, we will reach your goals while setting up your potential for beyond the finish line itself.
Whether you’re looking to run your first marathon, BQ your next, or learn to run for the first time, we can and we will reach new heights in the gym, on the road, and at home.
Elizabeth DeAvilla
Elizabeth earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Northern Illinois University and her master’s in business administration from Dominican University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago.
Elizabeth has worked in just about every facet of nutrition from critical care medicine to food service, behavioral health to community organizations.
Her passions include teaching in settings of classrooms, community organizations, schools, hospitals, and anywhere else where the science of nutrition and food is found.
She enjoys working with clients, friends, neighbors, and groups to achieve nutrition goals in their own personal ways.
Ken Singleton
Ken has worked in the run specialty industry since 2016, with experience at New Balance, Fleet Feet Chicago, and currently as the Running Performance Tech Rep for ASICS America Corporation, covering Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware.
With extensive knowledge of the current running shoe landscape, Ken offers valuable, unbiased insights into this highly competitive market.
Whether you’re looking to try something new or unsure where to turn for your next pair of shoes, he’s here to help guide you in the right direction with an educated and unbiased opinion.
Zach Fowler
A physical therapist who focuses on sports medicine and orthopedics.
Prior to starting his own practice, he served as the physical therapist for Loyola University-Chicago Ramblers for seven years, working with Division 1 athletes from a variety of sports.
He served as site supervisor of an outpatient orthopedic clinic near campus serving the general public for a wide variety of injuries and post-operative diagnosis.
Zach has extensive post-graduate training in dry needling, orthopedic manual therapy techniques, return to sport rehabilitation, and sport-specific performance training.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology – Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin and a doctorate in physical therapy from Northwestern University.
Sofia Camacho
MS Sport Physiology & Performance | CSCS | USAW-L1 Coach
Former Carroll University student-athlete | Sports Performance Intern, DePaul University
Sofia holds a master’s in Sports Physiology and Performance Coaching, CSCS and a USAW-L1 certification. A former collegiate athlete, she brings experience training clients across all ages and skill levels—from everyday fitness enthusiasts to Division I–III athletes.
She takes a holistic, personalized approach to fitness, aiming to make workouts enjoyable, empowering, and results-driven—whether the goal is weight loss, muscle gain, or overall health. Passionate about Olympic weightlifting, Sofia thrives on pushing limits and inspires her clients to do the same.
Her mission? Keep training effective, fun, and sustainable—fueling long-term motivation and balanced living.
Harvey Slater
Harvey Slater is a Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach with certifications and experience in holistic nutrition, applied clinical nutrition, exercise & sports nutrition, weight management, sleep & recovery coaching and change psychology.
Harvey’s unique and effective coaching approach comes from his 10 years of experience helping clients at his practice in Pasadena, Ca. Moreover, he brings wisdom and insights to the table from his compelling story transforming his own health.
Harvey is a dedicated active transportation advocate and Ironman triathlete.
A typical week for him involves his daily bicycle commute to work, swimming laps, trail running, surfing, training for his next triathlon, and serving his Southern California mountain community as a volunteer firefighter.
Beyond the Core Team
We also connect you to a wider network of specialists committed to your growth: