Meet Beth Baker
Beth Baker, the accidental running revolutionary who turned her comical failures into a movement. After spending a year doing everything wrong-from suffocating sports bras to toe-crushing shoes-Beth stumbled her way into falling head over heels (sometimes literally) with running.
Nineteen years and 3,000 converted couch potatoes later, Running Evolution has become Beth’s love letter to everyone who thought they “couldn’t run if being chased by zombies.” Her secret? Creating a community where laughter drowns out the heavy breathing.
About Beth
When not transforming reluctant joggers into gleeful pavement-pounders, Beth can be found consuming concerning amounts of tacos or floating in any available body of water (pools, lakes, puddles—she’s not picky).
As a transformational coach, author, speaker, and host of two podcasts, Beth empowers women to find their voices—and their sneakers. Her mission? “To get as many new runners as possible, increase the awesome community, and laugh while doing it.”
Join Beth’s retreats, where the only thing more abundant than endorphins is the joy of discovering what your body can do when your mind gets out of the way.
Years of coaching people to start to move
People Coached
Retreats Hosted
Podcast Hosted
Upcoming Retreats
Hot Flash Mob: Revive and thrive - a women’s retreat
March 12-15, 2026
Lakeway Resort and Spa
Guided by Beth Baker
Ready to reclaim your joy, worth and connection? Join transformation coach Beth Baker to revitalize your dreams and rediscover joy. Over four days at Lakeway Resort and Spa, you’ll focus on self-care, connection, and practical strategies to transform your days from drained and blah to energized, vibrant, and blissful.
Five Fast Facts
A snapshot of the incredible Beth Baker:
Freelance Journalist
Contributor to The Washington Post and AARP Bulletin.
Healthcare Roots
Early career included roles in hospitals and patient care.
Documentary Producer
Created Coming of Age—the Path to Adulthood, winner of a Gold Aurora Award.
Award-Winning Writer
Honored with multiple Gold Awards from the National Mature Media Awards.
Community Advocate
Passionate about reshaping aging through supportive, inclusive communities.
Q&A with Beth Baker
Behind the Retreats: Beth's Story & Expertise
Who inspired you when you first started on this journey?
Wanting to connect with people and create community.
What were three of your favorite books that helped you get clear on your path?
- Bird by Bird
- Daring Greatly
- You Are A Badass
What were some of the signs or challenges that first brought you to this aspect of your life’s work?
Imposter syndrome
What are some ways you manage work life balance?
Hiring people who are good at the things I am not good at.
Where do you live now and is this your dream location and why?
I live in Seattle, but yearn to live in a small house by a river or lake.
How have your travels impacted inspired your life and or work perspective?
Travel opens my curiosity and brings me perspective to other people surroundings and life.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Writing, running and hanging out with my family.
Where did you spend most of your childhood?
I grew up on a boat.
What are your favorite three movies of all time and why?
- Harold and Maude
- Goodfellas
- Some Like it Hot
Quirky, funny and well made movies.
Tell us about your current or past pets and what they mean to you in your daily life.
We have a elderly black lab who is the sweetest.
What are your morning practices and routines that set you up to win every day?
Walking outside and getting fresh air is essential.
What are you passionate about that most people don’t know?
Earth sciences and astronomy. It brings me perspective and beauty to things that are bigger then me.
What else would you like your readers and potential retreat participants to know about you or that you might like to know about another retreat leader?
I meet people where they are at. I am authentic and fun.