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Life Time Fitness Endurance offers a full range of online and personal coaching services. Whether your goal is to finish your first 5K or to compete in the Ironman Distance Triathlon, we have a personal and online coaching service for you. When you hire a Life Time Fitness Endurance coach, you'll be embarking on a journey that will lead you to achieving your short term and long term goals. From strategic planning to daily training program design, your Life Time Endurance Coach will work with you one-on-one to insure that you're maximizing every training session. From unlimited email communication to pre-planned phone calls, your coach will be 'on top' of your progress and monitoring your results every step of the way!
Led by top endurance coach and former pro triathlete, Coach Troy Jacobson, our coaches are hand selected from a large pool of talented coaches from around the country and go through a special Life Time Fitness Endurance Coaching certification process to insure the highest standards of quality and consistency. Coming from a wide range of backgrounds, every Life Time Fitness Endurance Coach has certain strengths that will likely suit your individual athletic needs and help you achieve your goals. Below you'll find a brief personal profile of each Life Time Fitness certified endurance coach in our organization. Please take a moment to browse through their resumes in order to see which coach might work best for you. And of course, if you email us (info@lifetimeendurance.com), we'll be happy to either assign you to a coach or make recommendations based on your current coaching needs.
Life Time Fitness Certified Endurance Coaches
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Greg Albrecht
St. Louis Park, MN
Through a combination of consistency, diligent effort, pace variation and rest you can achieve optimum performance. Plan the work-outs, and work the plan. Every work-out has a purpose -- know your goal and your desired result. Have fun with your training and a passion for your sport. Use Mental Training for peak performance -- use visualization to practice your "race." . . . keep reading
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Angelique Arflack
Burr Ridge, IL
"Coaching is my passion. I have 24 years of racing experience and 13 years of coaching experience that I have used to design programs for the new, up and coming athletes (and those who needed to discover their inner athlete), to the experienced competitor. I have coached children in middle school up to AARP cardholders. I have coached athletes and non-athletes, those who have run marathons and those who have never run..."
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Christina Barlage
Canton, MI
"I am a triathlon enthusiast who loves being involved in coaching triathletes of all levels and distances! I have been swimming and running competitively for 14 years and teaching swimming for 9 years. In College I was a member of the Michigan State Triathlon Team, where I began competing in Triathlon races. I have competed in all distances of Triathlons from sprint distance all the way to Ironman..."
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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..."
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Mitchel Black
Chanhassen, MN
I absolutely love the sport of triathlon! Growing up I raced semi-professional Motocross but due to a near death accident I was forced to quit. I then found the sport of triathlon. As a child I was very obese. As I grew older and changed my ways from an obese child to an athlete and a Motocross racer to a triathlete I also had an urge to help people. I became a personal trainer and triathlon coach with the aspiration of helping regular people and...
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Teresa Brenneke
Woodbury, MN
"Educating individuals about fitness and helping them reach goals has been a passion since I started teaching group fitness classes over 14 years ago. Racing my first sprint triathlon in 2002, I instantly fell in love with the sport, and started training to race. I have competed in many endurance events from sprint distance triathlons, up to the ½ ironman distance, cycling time trials, and several marathons. I have finished in the top 10% overall and at the top of..."
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Steve Buschkopf
Romeoville, IL
"Triathlon is an incredible journey that does not culminate at the conclusion of a single race, but provides a vehicle that will at the least, enhance, and possibly completely change your lifestyle. This sport transcends both gender and age while providing an opportunity to compete at any level you choose." This philosophy has given me the opportunity to work with beginner and intermediate triathletes, and allow them to find their 'inner athlete', and...
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Angela Caprigno
Centreville, VA
"As an endurance coach, it is my belief that my role is to ensure that my clients have fun, work hard and achieve great things. I believe that I can make a difference in their lives and show them the value of fitness. It is my goal to ensure that my clients get the most out of their workouts and to teach them that they can all succeed through maximum effort, continuing to learn and improve and refusing to let their fear of making mistakes stop them. I believe that I can..."
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Angie Comer
John’s Creek, GA
"I have found that coaching and training people mean more to me than anything else I have ever done in my life. I have taken many "newbie" runners who said "do you really think I can do a 10k?" and helped them not only achieve those goals but to exceed them by encouraging them to go for a half marathon and/or full marathons, as well as triathlons and century rides!! I love what I do and I believe it shows with results!"
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Elizabeth Connelly (Liz)
Woodbury, MN
Liz Connelly is a USA Triathlon certified Level 1 coach, competitive age group triathlete and endurance sports enthusiast. An employee of Lifetime Fitness for 10 years and fitness instructor for 20 years, Liz currently teaches cycling, aqua and swim classes at Lifetime Fitness -- Woodbury, MN. Liz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and has been a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with Courage Center for nine years...
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Lou Cookson
Florham Park, NJ
Lou Cookson has been participating in endurance sports for the past 20 years. During this time, Lou has completed running events up to and including marathons, cycling events up to and including century rides, and triathlons up to and including Ironman. Lou has excelled in his main sport of triathlon where he has won his age group in every distance the sport has to offer: sprint, olympic, half-Ironman (70.3) and Ironman. Now at the age of 59, Lou is a "Baby Boomer" who is helping...
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Edgar Curtis
North Austin, TX
Edgar Curtis is an Endurance Coach, Personal Training Department Head, Metabolic Specialist, and TEAM Coach. He has led/coordinated elite training camps for professional athletes in Tunisia, England, Scotland, Wales, South Africa, France, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. He has Lectured and/or presented for NSCA, ASCA, Sport England, England Rugby, York College -- UK, Leeds University - UK, New Zealand Rugby, BBC radio, and Hillary Commission for Sport -- New Zealand, New Zealand Wrestling Federation...
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Sandy Donald
Dublin, OH
"I am a 7 year triathlon veteran, that got into the sport at the suggestion of a friend. I started out training on my own and have since worked with various coaches and training groups. My original goal was to be competitive in Sprint distance races. After winning my age group in a number of events, I switched my focus to the international distance events. Since then I have won my age group a few times at that distance..."
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Cindy Dutton
Burr Ridge, IL
Cindy Dutton is a certified personal trainer & performace enhancement specialist, a metabolic & heart rate monitor specialist, and Lifetime Endurance Coach. She enjoys Triathlon Training, Marathon Training, and Aquatic Training. She has raced in the Chicago Accenture Triathlon, Galena Triathlon, Steelhead 1/2 Ironman, Geneva Triathlon, Chicago Marathon, and the Rockford Marathon, which she came in 1st place in her age group, and 3rd overall in the Female Division...
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Dimple Feygin
Vernon Hills, IL
Dimple Feygin is an avid endurance runner who loves putting on her running shoes and just hitting the trails, sun or snow. She gears towards building self-assurance and determination in her clients by educating and leading workouts that help them "dig deep" and find inner drives and strengths. As a certified personal trainer, and with a background in biochemistry and biomechanics, she constantly strives to lead her clients...
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David Garza
South Austin, TX
Life Time Fitness South Austin, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Assistant Department Head, Austin, Tx. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech, he's First Aid/CPR certified, ACE Group Fitness Certified, and voted top 10 fittest people in Austin by Austin Fit Magazine. He's aquired 7 Top 3 finishes in the age group of 30-34 in the sprint distance and consistently placed top 10% - 20% in his age group in the Olympic distance...
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Valerie Ellsworth Gattis
Vernon Hills, IL
Valerie Gattis coaches athletes of all levels and abilities by using the cutting edge methodologies learned through USAT Level II certification and application. In 2008 alone, her athletes have attained overall top finishes at elite races such as Accenture and Dallas Toyota Cup, USAT National Championship status at Portland, and 2nd age group finish at the grueling Grand Columbian half ironman. In addition, Valerie successfully applied her knowledge as a...
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Kimberly Goozh
Scottsdale, AZ
"Originally from Potomac, Maryland I have been living in Arizona for over 10 years. I have been a Certified Personal Trainer with Lifetime Fitness since joining them in November, 2006. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from American University in Washington, D.C. After moving to Arizona I pursued my interest in triathlon competition and have also completed numerous marathons. I am excited to share my experience and knowledge..."
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Greg Grunner
Bloomingdale, IL
Greg Grunner is a USAT-certified Triathlon Coach and an elite triathlete with 20+ years of experience. His coaching philosophy embraces the idea that anyone, from any background, who has the real desire to improve can excel in triathlon and become much faster, as athletes often overlook the most powerful tool in their arsenals: their highly adaptable brain. Now based in the Midwest, Greg honed his expertise and technical knowledge racing and training in...
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Sarah Hankel
Plymouth, MN
Sarah Hankel is an avid athlete and endurance sports enthusiast. Swimming since I was four years old, and never looked back! Everything from ballet to marathons, my athletic career has just begun! Graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology and Coaching. High School Girls' swim coach for North St. Paul, swim coach and personal trainer for Life Time Fitness-Plymouth since 2007..."
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Rosemary Hohl-Chriswisser
North Austin, TX
Rosemary Hohl-Chriswisser has been working in the fitness industry since 1986 and holds a true passion for the field. She particularly enjoys competing in endurance events of various triathlon and running distances. She has worked with Life Time Fitness since June 2005 and has seen great improvements among her clients over the years. Within her job at Life Time Fitness, she truly embraces and is honored to have the opportunity to influence...
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Elena A. Jacobsen
St. Paul, MN
"I grew up on the Soviet National (Olympic) Swim Team as a long and middle distance swimmer. I completed my education with a PhD in the science of swimming (simple translation) from the Scientific Research Institute in Moscow, Russia. I have been in Minnesota for the past 17 years and have always worked in coaching or personal training. Personally I have been endurance training all my life, mainly in swimming. I now run 5 times a week..."
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Colleen Kelley Ph.D.
Tucson, AZ
Colleen Kelley Ph.D. offers her clients the combination of experience, passion and an in depth understanding of the science of training. A Chemistry Professor based in Arizona, Colleen was trained by Coach Troy for five years starting back in 1995 and attended is first Tri Camp at Gettysburg College at that time. She became a Triathlon Academy Coach in 1999 and continues to train a handful of athletes while co-producing the Tucson Training Camps. "I have been training, racing, and enjoying the sport of triathlon since 1991..."
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Kevin Leiting
Romeoville, IL
I have been participating in endurance sports since my freshman year of high school. Since then, I have competed in events ranging from a 400 meter sprint to half marathons and everything in between, including triathlons and duathlons. In college I competed as a division I athlete for cross country and track. Now I am training for adventure races and the Chicago Marathon along with some shorter triathlons.
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Kat Magnuson
Old Orchard, IL
My name is Kat Magnuson and I am an Endurance Coach, Personal Trainer, and Massage Therapist for Lifetime Fitness. I have been with LTF for 6 years and have been racing Half Marathons, Sprint, and Olympic distance triathlons since '03. I am originally from Omaha, NE, and moved to Chicago in '97 to attend North Park University, where I attained my B.S. degree in Sports Medicine and Swedish. I am a product of The Chicago School of Massage Therapy...
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Rebekah Mayer
St. Louis Park, MN
"I have been a competitive runner for 20 years, focusing on endurance events. I was fortunate to run on one of the best collegiate teams in the country at Adams State College, while learning to coach from a 24-time NCAA Coach of the Year. I am currently working for Life Time Fitness-St. Louis Park as a Personal Trainer and Metabolic Technician, while coordinating the Run Club and CardiO2 programs. I work with clients on all..."
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Nathan McDonald
Troy, MI
"I feel strongly that we have to continually push ourselves out of our comfort zone in order to grow, not only as athletes but also as people. Jumping off the end of a dock at the age 9, not knowing if I could swim back to safety snowballed into a swimming career that starting with the Oscoda Otters, pushed through the OHS Owls and landed me in the Captain's chair of the Alma College Swim Team. This was only the beginning..."
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Brook Mutzenberger
Eden Prairie, MN
"I believe in the power of coaching and the importance of having a coach regardless of ability level. Some of the greatest gains in performance are made through the guidance of a great coach. I provide my athletes with the same level of service and qualities that I look for in a coach: a positive attitude, responsiveness, detailed program design and a passion for life. I absolutely love the sport of triathlon and how it has improved my life and I enjoy sharing that with athletes of all abilities."
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Stephany Newmeyer
Palm Valley, AZ
"I have been in the fitness industry for 15 years, but started endurance races in 1997 with mountain biking, then triathlons. I have coached inactive people off the couch and right into a sprint triathlon with in 7 weeks, including a 1000m open water swim! It is my passion to help all levels of athletes using specific training techniques and sound coaching guidance."
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D. Thomas Nicholson
Novi, MI
D. Thomas Nicholson is a lifelong endurance athlete and trainer. He is a former Airborne Ranger Company Commander with over 100 parachute jumps and many hard miles under his boots. He has participated at least six endurance events every year since junior high school. These events include two marathons, uncountable 10k races, five half-marathons, eight Olympic triathlons, 4 sprint triathlons, seven 100+ mile bicycling events, orienteering races, canoe races...
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Jene' Popper Hong
Overland Park, KS
Jene' Popper Hong began running and triathlon at the age of 32, as a single mother of 3 and CFO. Jene' has learned all 3 sports as an adult. In addition to overcoming the challenge of limited time, she has overcome several health issues. Jene' can not only offer coaching for the physical aspects of the sport but the time juggling and mental aspects as well. She is a 13 Time Ironman Finisher, 7 Time World Championship Finisher, Member of Team USA since 2001...
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Rob Reber
Columbia, MD
If you are reading my bio then you have done the hardest thing and have signed up for a race. I think the second difficult thing is to show up. I am here to help you do more than just show up. I want to help you meet your personal and race goals. Life is a journey, enjoy it. I am an experienced multiple distance triathlete who has learned from some of the best and brightest in MD. I am a 5 time IM finisher who understands the value of having a coach on your side to...
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Monica Rice
Algonquin, IL
"I started racing in 2005 with my first Sprint Triathlon, immediately loved the sport! Since then I have done many more Sprint triathlon distances, Olympic distances & my first Half Ironman where I places first in my age group. I have completed 2 marathons, many half marathons & other race distances. I have even experienced Cyclocross this past fall, which was a blast! My Motto: 'You can do anything you want to do, you just have to try!...'"
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Spencer Roberts, MS
Tucson, AZ
Spencer Roberts, MS has a wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching both individuals and groups in maximizing their fitness and health. He was certified as a Master Fitness Trainer by the United States Army in 1986 and earned his Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Arizona in 1989. Spencer has developed and implemented training programs for athletes and non athletes alike. His philosophy is "quality vs. quantity" and understands...
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Jon Rodgers
Westminster, CO
"Growing up on a farm, a triathlon was a foreign sport. Unable to find training partners while overcoming knee surgeries, I was able to complete my first triathlon in 2001. This sport has improved my life both physically and professionally. The commitment level in this sport has helped me realize that there are no obstacles in life that can not be met. I have come to realize that life is a set of events that transition from one to the other..."
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Jay Rosenfeld
Old Orchard, IL
Jay Rosenfeld is a five time Ironman triathlon finisher and race official, racing triathlon since 1997. USAT coaches clinic in 2000, Red Cross lifeguard and swim instructor for 25 years. National Ski Patrol and ski instructor for 8 years. Coaching at Life Time Fitness, for 3 years now, I work with the Run/Triathlon program on swimming, running, core work, leading spin classes, and bike rides. I was once a pack a day smoker..."
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Jeff Rosga
Chanhassen, MN
As Director of Research & Design for Life Time Fitness, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with members within a group setting as well as on a one-on-one basis. My years of experience in the fitness industry, background in professional sports and passion for leading an athletic and healthy lifestyle are, I believe, key components to success. I continually leverage my knowledge and skills to deliver unparalleled class and club experiences...
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John Schueller
Eagan, MN
I believe teaching others through one's own life experiences is a gift worth sharing. I have raced bicycles, run marathons, and been 80 pounds over weight. I believe everyone has an inner athlete in them; it just needs the right encouragement and direction to be realized. As a coach and passionate runner, I strive to build an athletes self-confidence through encouragement, fun, and of course hard work. This philosophy has been the...
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Bonnie Siegel
I believe that in order to achieve our goals, to be all that we can be and all that we aspire to be we must live outside of where we are today. Outside of our comfort zone, outside of the familiar. As a coach I strive to help my clients achieve this possibility through personalized coaching and commitment. It is my goal to help my clients become what they dream to be. I have been in the fitness realm since 1991 to include body building...
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Michelle Sliva
Orland Park, IL
I have been an athlete for as long as I have been able to float. I started swimming at a very young age and became addicted to endurance sports. I competed through college and picked up competing in triathlons along the way. I love coaching athletes of all ages and experience levels and continuing my coaching with Life Time Fitness in Orland Park and Life Time Endurance! . . . keep reading
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Frank Sole
Scottsdale, AZ
Frank has been participating in Triathlon for over twenty years focusing on the shorter distances from sprints up to 70.3. He now has his eye on Ironman and has plans on completing two within the next year. As a triathlon coach, he believes one of his gifts is the ability to prepare athletes. Frank enjoys the opportunity to work one-on-one or in a group environment recognizing that the athletes have different needs and requirements...
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Kelly Tamm
Chanhassen, MN
"My passion has always been exercise since middle school. I was also on sports teams all year along and in high school I started to add weight lifting and conditioning in as well. This is where my love came in for running. This passion with exercise and running brought me to the personal training field where I am today. I love to mix my passion with the passion of my clients. I love to teach people that doing a marathon or a triathlon is not impossible, as long as you train properly..."
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Bob Theodore
Warrenville, IL
Bob Theodore has been involved in the sports of running & triathlon since 1973 as a highly competitive runner, coach & official at all levels. He continues to compete regularly in running races as well as triathlons. In addition, he currently coaches triathlon training & masters swim at Life Time Fitness in Warrenville and have done so since the opening of the club in 2001. He has successfully coached elite athletes...
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Bob Townsend
Old Orchard, IL
Bob Townsend is a veteran triathlete, a two time Ironman finisher with 10 years of experience at all race distances. He has nearly 30 years of running experience, competing at all race distances. "My coaching technique is personal. I connect science and performance to help you in ways that make it possible for you to get more fit and make you better prepared to reach your potential by providing personalized coaching for endurance athletes..."
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Lee Webber
Mansfield, TX
"I have been an athlete most of my life. I love the feeling that accompanies competition and the sense of achievement following. I believe athletics brings out the real you. It tests ones' abilities to persist when times get hard. My background is swimming. I swam for The University of Tampa and was a 5 time NCAA All- American. After college, I Coached age group and masters swimmers. I then became a Personal Trainer for Lifetime Fitness and have been here since..."
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Rob Whitehead
West County, MO
Rob is originally from Australia and has been competing in Triathlon for 18 years including about 180 races. These included 6 Ironman Triathlons, qualifying for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii as well as 2 Ultra marathon 100k races. As well as Competing in Triathlon he has coached several junior Triathletes' as well as played and coached Australian Rules Football. Since 2003 Rob has worked as a Personal Trainer...
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Joe Widlicka
Old Orchard, IL
Joe Widlicka has been racing and coaching for over twenty years. He has competitive experience in running, triathlon, duathlon and cycling often winning and placing. Today Joe is a successful personal trainer, triathlon coach and cycling coach. He has successfully coached athletes from beginners to podium finnishers at the triathlon age group world championships. Although he has had the pleasure of winning races he knows that "Doing Your Best is Everything" and...
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Dale Wildschuetz
Flower Mound, TX
Dale Wildschuetz graduated from Missouri State University in 1994 with a BA in Science majoring in Health, Nutrition and Physical Education. Dale became engaged in sports at the early age of 6 where he participated in both basketball and baseball. In High School he became interested in cross country in an effort to get in his best physical shape. Running then became his passion! He began his 14-year coaching career with training high school students Cross Country...
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Dana Yarn
Sugarloaf, GA
"Fitness and Nutrition are both personal and professional passions that I strive to influence in the community and in the health club arena. In a tenacious effort to encourage clients to live a fulfilling lifestyle, I want to motivate, teach people to dream, train, and achieve excellence in wellness while enjoying their inner athletic potential. By engaging in Triathlon this helps me lead my initiative by example each day. I have been swimming, running, and cycling since..."
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Hong Yim
Old Orchard, IL
"I am a USAT Level I Coach currently working with triathletes and marathoners. I coach athletes of all levels in running from 5K to marathons and triathlons from sprint to Ironman distance racing. I have a strong interest and focus on improving performance using various training methods to achieve each individual's potentials using customized training programs and techniques..."
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