Kelly Arp is a lifelong learner, community builder, yogi, athlete, and runner. She is a mom of three and proud owner of two wildly energetic golden retrievers.

Running found Kelly later in life, and it found her on a beach. A friend's spontaneous invitation led to two long, humbling miles in the sand, and somehow, she was hooked. She bought real sneakers, downloaded a running app, and never looked back. One run became another, which became a 5K, then a half marathon, then a full marathon finish line.

For a while, though, running existed in cycles. A race on the calendar, a training block, then a slow fade once the finish line was crossed. It wasn't until she began working with Sarah Canney and the Rise Run Collective, weaving in strength training and dynamic running drills, that something shifted. The training itself became the joy. And for the first time, Kelly didn't just run. She began to truly own the identity of runner and athlete.

Today, she finds deep meaning in every mile, whether it's an easy loop through the neighborhood or toeing the start line of a marathon. That joy is exactly what she brings to Rise Run Retreat.