Who is Hot Bird Running?

Hot Bird Running believes running is fun, social and a lifestyle sport! We promote long-term wellness and a fitness focused approach to running. Our coaches work closely with each client to create a plan that matches their lifestyle, fitness and goals. Whether you are looking to start running, run a marathon, achieve your personal best or return from an injury, Hot Bird Running will help you achieve your goals.

About our namesake: Jessica and Meghan started Hot Bird Running in 2011.  While training together for their respective marathons the Hot Bird Bar-B-Q mural became a landmark point on their long runs. The bright yellow “Hot Bird, New York's Best Chicken & Ribs 4 Blocks Back,” advertisement painted on the side of a building for a BBQ joint that closed back in the early 1990's provided endless conversation and stories. It became a goal: get to Hot Bird and we’ll get water; get to Hot Bird and we’ll refuel.  Hot Bird helped them get through their long runs and accomplish both of their goal marathon times. It only seemed natural to name their coaching business in honor of it. 

Co-Founder Jessica Green, is an outdoor enthusiast and believes in the unlimited power of outdoor activities to improve one’s life.  Jessica is a USATF and RRCA Certified Running Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and certified Pre- and Post-Natal Corrective Exercise Specialist.

As a multi-sport athlete growing up, she started running as a way to train for soccer, downhill skiing and tennis. At the culmination of her collegiate soccer career, Jessica replaced soccer with running. Jessica’s coaching philosophy focuses on proper running education and inspiring the individual to commit to running for life.

Co-Founder Meghan Reynolds, a USATF  and RRCA Certified Running Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor, is a runner, a yogi and a fitness enthusiast. Meghan credits her running accomplishments over the last 6 years to her dedication to cross-training, yoga and allowing herself and her body to recover properly after her rigorous running schedules. As a coach, Meghan uses her extensive background in endurance sports, yoga and cross-training activities to create fun and balanced training programs enabling runners to achieve their personal goals.