Meet the Coach
Hi, I’m Nicole Sifuentes.
I am a retired professional athlete and 2-time Canadian Olympian with 20 years of running and racing experience.
As a pro, my specialty was the 1500m (known as the “metric mile”).
I began coaching at the NCAA D1 level in 2015 with the University of Michigan (my alma mater). After retiring from international athletic competition in 2019, I started Sifuentes Coaching and started coaching running full-time. I earned the designation of Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and include strength training for runners in my services.
I work with adult runners of all ages and abilities from the mile up to the marathon. My passion is to offer high-level, totally individualized coaching to anyone who wants to improve their running.
I live with my husband and son near Detroit, Michigan. I love getting fit (being fit!) and helping others get stronger and run faster. Check out my personal training log to follow along on my postpartum return to fitness.
Awards & Stats
1500m - 4:03.97
1500m indoor - 4:07.61
1mile - 4:27.69
1mile (road) - 4:22.28
800m - 2:01.30
5000m - 15:19.15
Olympic Games Semi-Finalist, London 2012 & Rio 2016
Pan Am Games Silver Medallist 2015
Canadian Champion, 1500m and 5000m, 2015
World Indoor Championships Bronze Medallist, 2014
Former National Record Holder, Indoor 1500m
12-time All-American for the University of Michigan