STRIDE Fitness, founded in 2017 in Pasadena, CA by Co-Founders Katie Ownbey and Misa Dugally, is a fitness business that aims to revolutionize the concept of running and walking as a means to achieve personal fitness goals. Through their Certified Run Coaches program, STRIDE Fitness offers more than just training sessions; they provide motivation, support, and leadership to clients of all ages and fitness levels. The coaches are trained to lead dynamic class formats, ensure safety, correct form, and empower individuals to reach their personal milestones using a unique leveling system.
At STRIDE Fitness, the focus is on enhancing each runner’s personal journey by utilizing in-studio heart rate monitors to track heart rate, calorie burn, and intensity levels. This data is not only displayed on studio leaderboards but also shared with clients through the STRIDE Fitness app post-class. The use of Woodway 4-Front Treadmills in every studio further enhances the client experience, offering a premium, low-impact workout that mimics outdoor running. These treadmills, favored by professional sports teams and rehabilitation facilities worldwide, provide a unique exercise experience for all clients.
Since its inception, STRIDE Fitness has expanded its reach through franchising, aiming to spread its community-focused approach to fitness across the country. By offering treadmill-based interval training group classes tailored to individual paces, STRIDE Fitness empowers every client to achieve their personal fitness goals and cross their own finish lines. With a commitment to reinventing the runner’s experience, STRIDE Fitness continues to grow and provide opportunities for individuals to improve their health and well-being.