Marvin Bero
Old Orchard, IL
I'm a strong believer that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. I personally went from a sedentary, 3+ pack a day smoker, to a runner, triathlete, 5 time Ironman finisher, and coach. As a coach, I have guided people on their journey from non-athletes to their first triathlon and beyond, some to their own Ironman finishes.
I love training people who want to expand their horizons and try new things, or finish their races with faster times, or step up to longer distance triathlons -- all, while maintaining balance with the rest of their busy lives.
Quick info: - Life Time Fitness Triathlon & Run coach for the past 4 years
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Triathlon coach -- non-athletes to first Sprint through Ironman
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Run coach -- beginners & first 5K through marathon
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Race Director -- Indoor Triathlon at Life Time Fitness Old Orchard
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5 time Ironman finisher
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Compete in all distance triathlons: Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, & Ironman
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Raced Boston & Chicago Marathons & many other races from 5K and up
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56 years old, happily married with 2 grown children
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High school and university gymnast
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Bilingual English / French (grew up in Montreal, Canada)
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Day job -- Computer Systems Manager
Testimonials:
"It is difficult to write this in a few words.
I met Marv a couple of years ago when I signed up for a triathlon training program at Lifetime Fitness. What I really found was a great coach who is a true inspiration and motivation for my training.
In the last couple of years he has helped me train and prepare for races by sharing his great knowledge that comes from his vast personal experience of triathlons. Dealing with beginning to train, to building a foundation, and through the race day expectations, his coaching and advice has been a true gift.
His enthusiasm is contagious and has turned a lot of my dreaded training days into wonderful days of accomplishment.
Basically Marv has everything I was looking for in a coach and a whole lot more."
-- Chris Dallas
Triathlete
"I have been training and working out with Marv for the past 4 years. Over that time I have gone from a casual runner to a triathlete able to complete numerous half ironman triathlons and two Ironman events in the past 24 months.
Suffice it to say that I would not have been able to accomplish this without Marv's encouragement, guidance, coaching and friendship. Marv showed me that it was possible for someone with a job and family to set demanding athletic goals and achieve them."
-- Alberto Paracchini
"Marv Bero has been a phenomenal coach and an integral part of my health and fitness for the last several years. I originally started to work with Marv when I joined the LTF Run Club. In this time Marv helped me go from being a casual runner, training for one race a year to a member of the Run Club running all year around completing in one year, three 1/2 marathons and the Chicago Marathon.
The knowledge and guidance that Marv provides covers technique, equipment, and nutrition, all of which help those that he coaches to be the best runners they can be. The best thing about Marv's coaching is his ability to inspire and motivate, whether it is yelling "FINISH LINE" at the end of a tough training run or helping you cross the finish line of a race by running the last quarter mile, it's that ability that takes you to the next level.
Marv works with many people in the Running/Tri Training groups, but is able to make you feel like you are getting one on one coaching with every session. He knows what your strengths are and how to help you build on the things that need improvement. He is available on and off the course and really let's you know that.
Marv's coaching has now moved me from just running to last year completing my first Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. With his help I will hopefully get to a 1/2 Ironman and then maybe even an Ironman. If I can complete those events it will be because of the coaching of Marv and his team."
-- Todd J. Cabanban
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