{"id":3499,"date":"2019-07-23T11:52:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/?page_id=3499"},"modified":"2021-03-15T09:30:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T14:30:38","slug":"albany-fit-chapter-coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/albany-fit-chapter-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Albany Fit Chapter Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Albany FIT Coaches\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Albany FIT coaches are ready and here for you to being your training! For any program or season, these coaches will help prepare you for any race![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_1563902637737{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][vc_single_image image=\"3949\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1581975916335{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/redbar.jpg?id=3317) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Lois DeJohn\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Organizer \/ Run \/ Walk Half Marathon Coach\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_separator color=\"custom\" align=\"align_left\" border_width=\"3\" el_width=\"20\" accent_color=\"#105677\"][vc_column_text]\n

I started running at 40.\u00a0 <\/span>At first I only did 5Ks, but I had my sights set on a bigger goal: the half marathon!\u00a0 <\/span>In 2012 I joined USA Fit Albany and it changed my life!\u00a0 <\/span>I completed my first half marathon and haven\u2019t stop running! \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I started dating Victor, my husband, in 2013. He wanted to join the group and start with a half marathon.\u00a0 <\/span>Not me!\u00a0 <\/span>I was going the whole way\u2026 marathon or bust! \u00a0 <\/span>I finished my first marathon that October with Victor by my side (well, maybe he finished ahead of me!).\u00a0 <\/span>My running experience consists of one marathon, numerous half marathons and 5Ks.<\/span><\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Running has introduced me to some of my best friends.\u00a0 I never thought I would be looking forward to a 9 mile run so I could visit and talk with a wonderful bunch of people!\u00a0 Victor and I are entering our 5th year running USA Fit Albany.\u00a0 Hopefully we can encourage and support you in everyway to get you to the finish line of your event!!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=\"EMAIL LOIS\" style=\"classic\" shape=\"square\" color=\"black\" align=\"left\" link=\"url:mailto%3Alois%40albanyfit.com|||\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"100px\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_1563902631417{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][vc_single_image image=\"3949\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1581947145463{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/redbar.jpg?id=3317) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Victor DeJohn\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Head Coach - Half Marathon\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_separator color=\"custom\" align=\"align_left\" border_width=\"3\" el_width=\"20\" accent_color=\"#105677\"][vc_column_text]\n

My running\u00a0 <\/span>\u201ccareer\u201d started in High School as a sprinter on the track team.\u00a0 <\/span>I never thought of running long distances until my Uncle Sam \u201csuggested\u201d it!\u00a0 <\/span>I really enjoyed running the many, many miles with a group.\u00a0 <\/span>After the Army, I realized I didn\u2019t like to run alone and stopped for almost 30 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

That all changed when I met Lois.\u00a0 <\/span>She talked me into a marathon! We joined USA FIT Albany and with all the help and encouragement of the coaches and friends, I was able to achieve my goal!<\/span><\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Since that first year I have completed many half marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m confident I can help you reach your goal safely while having more fun than you can handle!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=\"EMAIL VICTOR\" style=\"classic\" shape=\"square\" color=\"black\" align=\"left\" link=\"url:mailto%3Avictor%40albanyfit.com|||\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"100px\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_1563902631417{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][vc_single_image image=\"3959\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1581947202313{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/redbar.jpg?id=3317) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Amanda Boccio\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Head Coach - Marathon Group\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_separator color=\"custom\" align=\"align_left\" border_width=\"3\" el_width=\"20\" accent_color=\"#105677\"][vc_column_text]My love of long distance running began in grade school, and my career blossomed while I was a member of the varsity cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams at Ithaca College. After my intercollegiate competition days were over, I signed up for my first half marathon just to prove to myself that I could cover the distance. Much to my surprise, I loved the physical and mental challenge and I decided to tackle the full marathon. The exhilaration and rush of emotions I felt as I crossed the finish line with a great big smile on my face was life changing, and I officially caught the marathon bug. I went on to qualify for and finish the Boston Marathon in 2013. After a brief racing hiatus, I found the USA Fit Albany community; I had such a positive experience, that I am returning for my 5th year.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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I look forward to sharing my passion for this truly lifelong sport. I would love nothing more than to provide enthusiastic support for a happy, healthy journey toward your running related goals! Here\u2019s to a great season!<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=\"EMAIL AMANDA\" style=\"classic\" shape=\"square\" color=\"black\" align=\"left\" link=\"url:mailto%3Aamanda%40albanyfit.com|||\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"100px\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=\"Want more information about Albany FIT?\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_btn title=\"CONTACT US\" style=\"classic\" shape=\"square\" color=\"black\" align=\"center\" link=\"url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usafit.com%2Falbanyfit%2Falbany-fit-contact-us%2F|title:USA%20Fit%20Contact%20Us|target:%20_blank|\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Albany FIT Coaches\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Albany FIT coaches are ready and here for you to being your training! For any program or season, these coaches will help prepare you for any race![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_1563902637737{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][vc_single_image image=\"3949\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1581975916335{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/redbar.jpg?id=3317) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Lois DeJohn\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Organizer \/ Run Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"spay_email":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3499"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3499"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4073,"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3499\/revisions\/4073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/albanyfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}