Matt Hotaling

Matt is a lifelong athlete, proud husband and father, and veteran educator and coach. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, he attended JMU and has family ties in New Jersey. For over 15 years, he’s served as a teacher and coach in the local school system, currently leading the high school Cross Country and Track & Field team, while also offering personal coaching for adult athletes in Hampton Roads. A former team sport competitor turned endurance athlete, Matt has run 9 marathons and completed 7 triathlons. In April 2025 he qualified for the Boston Marathon, running his personal best 2:56.16! He’s passionate about helping others find their strength through balance—pursuing goals with joy, humility, and consistency. Ashley, also a Virginia Beach native, is a dedicated mom of two daughters (and a mini-goldendoodle), an experienced educator, and a driven distance runner. A graduate of the University of Virginia, she has taught Spanish for over 17 years, fostering life-long connections with students along the way. She also inspires athletes in Hampton Roads to pursue their passion for fitness, having led group fitness classes in the past and currently coaching runners to achieve their goals. She’s a five-time Boston qualifier and has completed three of the six world marathon majors-- New York City, Chicago, and Boston (where she ran a new personal best of 3:08:31 in April 2025)! Most recently, she was honored to be selected as part of Team TCS Teachers for the NYC Marathon in November 2025! With dedication, discipline, and resilience, Ashley is the driving force behind AM Running.