Healthy Runner Store/Coach Cat - Health & Support Specialist

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Cat Aniballi

Cat Aniballi is a certified road, trail, and triathlon coach through UESCA. She is also a certified personal trainer, and group fitness instructor at the YMCA.

Coach Cat found running later in life but quickly realized it was what she loved. She truly enjoys helping runners of all abilities reach their goals no matter what pace or distance you run.

Cat is the “swiss army knife” of the coaching team specializing in treadmill running workouts, trail running, cross training, and all distances from couch to 5k to ultra marathon training!

She is truly living her passion helping others achieve their personal fitness goals!

Cat lives with her husband in Northford, CT

Learn More About Our Signature Program

Watch the video explaining how the Healthy Runner coaching program works.

Want to see if YOU are a good fit to work with Coach Cat??

How Suzana Went From Being a Lost Runner to Feeling Confident and Strong with Guidance from coach Cat!

Back to Running After 3 Bunion Surgeries with coach Cat in your corner!

Break the Injury Cycle and Run Your First 5K at Age 41 Like Courtney Did!

Treadmill Struggles to Finish Line Smiles

Dinah's Pain Free Running Story (YOU CAN TOO!)

Deep dive trainings by coach Cat

Take a listen to some of the Healthy Runner Podcast episodes that Featured coach Cat.

Episode 267: The Biggest Training Mistakes Busy Runners Make (And How to Fix Them!)

Coach Cat and Dr. Duane Scotti share the secret to running success with a busy schedule including race planning, realistic goal setting, expectations, and biggest training mistakes to avoid with limited time!

Episode 254: Maximize Your Miles: Proven Cross Training Tips for Runners!

Coach Cat and Dr. Duane Scotti bust some myths and share effective cross training strategies for runners to maintain fitness and enhance running performance!

Episode 238: Summer Running Safety - 8 Tips ALL Runners Can Learn

Coach Cat and Dr. Duane Scotti share 8 tips to stay safe this summer so you don’t overheat, bonk during a run, and avoid inclement weather!

Episode 225: Trail vs. Road Running

Coach Cat and Duane share the best trail running tips specifically tailored for road runners. From proper footwear, like trail running shoes, to strengthening for uneven terrain, we’ve got you covered to make a smooth transition from the road to trails!

Episode 208: The Ultimate Beginner Guide for Runners

If you're looking to start running but don’t know where to begin, you've come to the right place! Running is a fantastic way to boost your fitness, improve your mental well-being, and enjoy the great outdoors. If you're looking to kickstart your running journey, coach Cat from our Spark Healthy Runner team will provide you 6 easy steps to follow when starting to run!

Episode 206: 30-Minute Treadmill Workout- Run without Being Bored!

In this invigorating session, coach Cat from our Spark Healthy Runner team will guide you through a high-energy routine that is specifically designed to help you get in a run even if you have to do it on a treadmill! Get ready to get some mental clearing miles in and actually enjoy running on a treadmill in just half an hour! As the clock starts ticking, coach Cat will take you through a 5 minute walking warm-up, preparing your body for your run. Throughout the 30 minutes, you will incorporate challenging intervals, alternating between varying speeds and inclines.

Episode 205: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Essentials of Treadmill Running

Looking to start running on a treadmill? Look no further! Our treadmill instructor Cat from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team will provide expert tips with everything you need to know to make sure you confidently navigate the world of treadmill workouts.

From understanding the different treadmill features to learning proper safety tips, we've got you covered.

Episode 195: Get Race Ready! Mastering your Half Marathon Prep!

Are you ready to conquer your first half marathon or go for that personal best? Well, preparation is key! Before you even think about lacing up your running shoes on race day, there are specific strategies you need to implement prior to race day to ensure success! Whether it's finishing within a certain time or simply crossing that finish line, having a specific plan in place will keep you on track.

In this video, coach Cat equips you with the essential tips, strategies, and techniques to help you conquer your next half marathon with confidence!

Episode 184: How to do Tempo Runs

Are you looking to get faster in the half marathon or marathon distance? Have you tried to hit a PR but you keep coming up empty?

Feeling stuck with your running and you are not sure what you are doing wrong? In this video, coach Cat dives deep into the transformative world of tempo runs and how they can elevate your running performance to new heights. Join us as we unlock the secrets to maximizing your true running potential with the mastery of tempo runs.

Episode 167: Runner Safety 101

Runners must plan and have strategies in place for general running safety, weather, terrain, night time, and female specific safety considerations while getting in those mental clearing miles.

Get coach Cat's valuable actionable (running safety 101) tips that all runners can implement as part of their training.   

Episode 143: Marathon Mindset for Race Day

7 actionable race day mindset tips so you can have the best marathon mindset for race day!

Episode 127: 5 Ways To Deal With Race Anxiety with Coach Cat and Irene Bosco

They share their top 5 tips to help you ease those pre race jitters and anxious feelings in order to get the most out of your race experience!

Episode 101: Cold Weather Running Tips with Coach Cat

Coach Cat's tips and tricks for running the COLD.

Episode 84: Treadmill Running with Coach Cat

Coach Cat will teach you all about treadmill running.

Episode 55: Mental Tips for Running with Coach Cat and Coach Whitney

How to get your mind in the right place and stay positive as a runner.

Episode 54: Half Marathon Training| Tips from the Healthy Runner Team

Meet the Healthy Runner coaching team as they share their half marathon training tips.

Owen Thought He Might Never Run Again due to Plantar Fasciitis...He Ran a Half Marathon Pain Free!

So Can You!  Learn how he did it below

Dinah Ran her first Half Marathon without Walking with the support from coach Cat!

Bobbi Ran her first Marathon without Pain!

Kelly went from barely walking with an injury to Half Marathon Finisher!

Busy Mom of 3 "non runner" to Finishing Her First Half Marathon!

What are people saying about working with coach Cat...

Stephanie Guertin

I joined the Healthy Runner Coaching Program after listening to many of the Healthy Runner podcasts while I was training for my first marathon.

Toward the end of my training I was having hip pain.  Not willing to hang up my running shoes, I reached out to Duane to start working with the Healthy Runner coaching team.  and I was assigned to work with Coach Cat. She was amazing to work with. She gave me a personalized strength training program to rehab my hip and a running plan that ultimately improved my running pace.

I'm happy to say that after 4 months I'm running pain free!! Thank you so much to Coach Cat and the Healthy Runner team for your guidance and support.

Kristen Valentine

I’ve loved the one-on-one coaching from the Healthy Runner team. I worked with Coach Cat who was so responsive to my beginner questions and tailored a plan to my specific needs.

It was great being able to tap into Duane’s knowledge as a physical therapist too. The strength training part of my training plan was key and was made very accessible.

I went from a clueless beginner frustrated with running aches and pains to feeling empowered and having the confidence to push myself. 

Worth the investment in myself!

Kimberly Cooney

I joined Spark Healthy Runner after listening to numerous podcasts and wondered if the team could help me get over some lower leg and achilles pain while running.

Coach Cat was amazing and was the perfect fit for me since we both are avid treadmill runners.

The monthly Zoom meetings, weekly check ins,  and private Facebook group were very encouraging, motivating and supportive.

With their help my lower leg discomfort went away and I shaved off almost 5 minutes in the half marathons.

This is a great community which I would highly recommend to anyone who is seeking to continue running and  wants to do so pain free.

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