Nell Rojas

Nell Rojas is a professional marathon runner for Nike. She emphasizes strength training for runners, which has worked for her as one of America’s top distance athletes. A Boulder, Colorado native and second-generation pro runner, Nell made her mark as the top American at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathon and has consistently competed among the world’s best. Known for challenging the “skinny runner” stereotype, Nell brings a strong, authentic, and empowering presence to the sport. In addition to her professional racing career, Nell has coached runners of all levels for 20 years, helping athletes qualify for the Boston Marathon, set personal bests, and train injury-free through her strength-forward approach. Her coaching philosophy blends elite experience with a deep commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, and smarter training. Having rebuilt her career after battling chronic illness, Nell is passionate about showing runners that true speed and joy come not from chasing someone else’s version of success, but from alignment, strength, and self-belief. She is a dedicated community-builder, speaker, and advocate for diversity in endurance sports. Nell lives in Boulder, Colorado, where she continues to compete at the highest level, coach athletes worldwide, and inspire runners to become the strongest, truest versions of themselves, on and off the course.