{"id":3499,"date":"2019-07-23T11:52:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/?page_id=3499"},"modified":"2025-09-09T17:42:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:42:40","slug":"fortbend-fit-chapter-coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/fortbend-fit-chapter-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Bend Fit – Chapter Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Fort Bend FIT Coaches\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Fort Bend 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=\"4027\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1657029336224{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Terrie Gorney and Azam Syed\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Co-Organizers - USA Fit - Fort Bend Fit\" 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]Terrie Gorney<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a Founding Member of Fort Bend Fit. I ran my first marathon in January 2000 after training with my best friend Jeanne. We wrote our own training program and after finishing the marathon \u201cbadly\u201d, we decided to join a new training program the following year \u2013 FBF. My running immediately improved and I met the most amazing people. Since joining FBF, I have completed many marathons including many 50Ks, two 50 milers, The Rocky Raccoon 100 mile endurance race (twice), The Brazos Bend 100K (twice), and the 2006 Boston Marathon \u2013 after qualifying with my FBF friends.<\/p>\n

I completed my most recent 100 miler with my Co-Organizer Azam Syed in 2021. This will be my 26th season with FBF and 23rd season as Head Coach.\u00a0 Fort Bend Fit continues to change and enrich my life.\u00a0 I run with hundreds of my friends every year.<\/p>\n

My personal motto: Life is not about what happens to you, it\u2019s about your reaction to each happening.<\/p>\n

Azam Syed<\/strong><\/p>\n

A colleague of mine gave me a training plan that helped me finish my first half marathon. I was unable to walk for three days after the race.\u00a0 I thought that was it for running. Fortunately,\u00a0 I went out to cheer for another colleague running the Houston Marathon, the following year. Watching from the sidelines, I could not believe people of any age, any shape or form could run a marathon so much better than I ran my half marathon. I decided I need to figure this thing out. I joined FBF, it was 2015.<\/p>\n

Since joining Fort Bend Fit I have completed 15 Full Marathons, including back to back marathon weekends in Washington DC (Marine Corps Marathon) & New York (New York City Marathon). I have run in many countries and climates but the highlight of my relatively short running career has been completing my one and only 100 miler ultramarathon with my co-organizer and twin, Terrie Gorney.[\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4171\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1715367016300{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Stacy Garcia\" 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 - Green 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]I have run since I was 28 years young, however the furthest I ran was a 10K. I am also a teacher. Every year in class I would tell my students that someday I would run a marathon. In 2013, one of my student\u2019s parents approached me. She shared that her daughter had told her of my goal. She then challenged me to bid on a silent auction item which included a FBF training membership and an entry into the USA Fit Marathon at my school\u2019s spring carnival. She boldly told me that I wasn\u2019t getting any younger. She did not let me forget, so on the night of the carnival, I bid the minimum bid and left to complete my volunteer shift. At the end of the night, I was congratulated for winning the bid. Thus, in 2013 I began my marathon journey.<\/p>\n

I remember feeling nervous and excited. Fort Bend Fit welcomed me with open arms. I fell in love with the Fort Bend Fit family and the training program. I completed my first marathon in 2014 and was hooked. Since then,\u00a0I have completed 14 full marathons, including the Boston\u00a0Marathon in 2017 and countless halves. FBF will help you reach your running goals and challenge you to move beyond.<\/p>\n

Whether you are training for your 1st marathon or 100th, I look forward to running with you. So, come join our family. You won\u2019t regret it.[\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4033\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1657114459070{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Leilani Wei\" 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 - Blue 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]I grew up in the area of Houston formerly known as Camp Logan and used to run
\nthe Memorial Park Loop for fun as a kid. In 1982, I attended Hogg Middle School,
\nwhere I was on the track team, competing in the 1600 and 1600 relay. Although I
\ndidn't continue running in high school, I rediscovered my passion for running in
\n2013 at the age of 43. My journey resumed with completing my first marathon in
\nHouston in 2014, followed by the Chicago Marathon later that year, where I
\nbecame a member of Team RMHC, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, and discovered the World Marathon Majors. Since then, I've run 37 marathons
\nglobally, including 17 majors. In 2023, I achieved the milestone of becoming a
\nWorld Marathon Major 6 Star Finisher and completed the Boston 2 Big Sur
\nChallenge.<\/p>\n

In 2021, I joined Fort Bend Fit with the ambitious goal of qualifying for the
\nBoston Marathon, which I accomplished four times in one season of training.
\nBeing part of this run group not only kept me accountable but also pushed my
\nlimits and fueled my desire to help others achieve their running goals,
\nregardless of age or experience level.<\/p>\n

If you're aiming for significant running milestones, consider joining us! Fort
\nBend Fit not only boasts a track record of success and extensive race
\nexperience, we are the run family you never knew you needed![\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4124\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1659020265043{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Linda Calles\" 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 - Red 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]I started running as a kid and was no good at it back then.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>I was the clumsiest kid in school. One of my 4th<\/span><\/sup> grade teachers continuously told me I would never run a mile within the 45 minute class time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>That sticks in your head when you are little. Through-out high school my parents always forced me to run 3 miles a day at 5 a.m. before I ever started school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>I swore I would never run one more mile after I left their house! I started my first real job after college when I was 25 and joined their running team. I was once again running and now no longer living with my parents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>One of my coworkers soon asked why I had never run a marathon if I ran 9 miles daily.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>I told her there was no way I could do that.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>She asked me to join FBFit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>I joined that first year attempting to run a half marathon but ran a full marathon instead!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>I was hooked! Many half marathons, full marathons and 4 ultra-marathons later, I am happy and humbled to impart the knowledge I have learned over the many years I have been running.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Oh and Mr. 4th<\/span><\/sup> Grade Teacher, you were right\u2026 I was not meant to run a mile, I was meant to run many! Thanks to those words I kept pushing harder to achieve my goals and help others attain their running goals and dreams as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Positive thinking achieves positive results! NEVER GIVE UP! : )<\/p>\n

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Cindy Rendon<\/strong><\/p>\n

I joined Fort Bend Fit about 5 years ago.\u00a0 Ironically, my first half-marathon was the one sponsored by Fort Bend Fit...this was before I became a member.\u00a0 I signed up because it was local and there was some pretty cool\u00a0race swag.\u00a0 I \"trained\" on my own and,\u00a0believe me, it showed.\u00a0 Around mile 8, my feet and legs were killing me and I walked the\u00a0next few miles.\u00a0 I had to dig deep to run the\u00a0final stretch across the finish line.\u00a0 Prior to that, the longest distance I had ever run was a neighborhood 5k...and don't get me started on my fueling plan for that race.\u00a0 Suffice it to say, I over-fueled because I didn't know what I was doing.<\/div>\n
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What\u00a0I learned from these early runs is that I needed a structured training program and coaching...fueling,\u00a0clothing, shoes, pacing strategy, etc.\u00a0 Everything.\u00a0 So, I joined Fort Bend Fit.\u00a0 Since joining Fort Bend Fit, I've successfully completed 2 marathons, over a dozen half-marathons, 10ks, and have run multiple trail and road\u00a0relays where my teams collectively completed\u00a0 over 100-ish miles.\u00a0 My next running goal is to complete an ultra-marathon (50k).\u00a0 Fort Bend Fit has truly changed my life for the\u00a0better.\u00a0 In addition to meeting my running goals, I've also made many good, life-long friends.\u00a0 I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love of running with new and returning members.<\/div>\n

Femi Ayadi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two years before my 50th birthday, I decided that I was going to run a marathon for my 50th birthday. Prior to this I was not a runner, save for the occasional casual 5k fun runs. I did not even know that running clubs were a thing. I just wanted to set what seemed to be an impossible dream and then figure out how to achieve this. I joined a gym, hired a personal trainer, and started the journey to get my body into shape to be able to run a marathon. Along the way, I signed up for the USA fit Simone Spine 5K (February 2018) through my daughter\u2019s elementary school. That is how I learned about Fort Bend Fit running club. So, I joined FBF in the summer of 2018, and trained for my first marathon that season. I successfully completed my first Houston Chevron Marathon in January 2019, a day after my 50th birthday, achieving my goal. I have not stopped since. I enjoy the FBF\u2019s training program and process for long distance running. I also recognize and enjoy the fact that you do not have to be fast runner to run long distances. My goal is to run injury-free, to always find ways to keep the love for running fresh, and not burn out with running. I am not in competition with anyone but myself. I enjoy the comradery of running with like-minded people, and you get that in FBF. Every year, I like to set running goals and have fun working towards them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4188\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1715812598409{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Peggy McElroy\" 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 - 5K\/10K 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]In late 2000, I was encouraged by my Divorce Attorney\u2019s Assistant to run with the Leukemia Group. I had never run more than 3 miles on a treadmill but by the end of that first day, I was hooked. In January 2002 at the age of 50, I completed my first Full Marathon at Disney World. I ran this race in honor of my Mother, who 14 years earlier had lost her battle with Leukemia. In the fall 2002, I became a proud member of the FBF Family. The following year I became Assistant Coach for the Orange Group with Terrell Smith, and assisted Jeanne Megna with Registration. In 2012, Jeanne decided to summer in Minnesota and asked me if I would take over Registration while she was gone\u2026VERY BIG shoes to fill but I said a BIG Yes!<\/p>\n

My running \u201ccareer\u201d has two Full Marathons (second one in my home town \u2013 Chicago), one 50K Ultra Marathon, 30 plus Half Marathons, some 20K, a few 25K relays and too many to count \u2018Fun\u2019 5Ks. I\u2019ve also been on the USA Fit Marathon\/Half Marathon Committee for years.\u00a0 My job is to get the early Full Marathon walkers out on their journey at 4:30am and of course - helping Coach Terrie with anything she asks me to do...LOL!!!<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

In 2017, I became the Head Coach for the 5K\/10K Group.\u00a0 Shortly afterwards, I renamed the group \"KCrew\" -\u00a0 as trying to say 5K\/10K quickly became a tongue twister. I love to make it challenging but never boring!\u00a0 Terrell Smith is our talented and experienced Assistant Coach who is also ready to help everyone achieve their goals. The KCrew meets every Saturday\u2026During training seasons at our FBF Home Base.\u00a0 \"Off Season\", we\u00a0 explore Sugar Land Parks and Paths where more Adventures begin! Welcome to FBF!!!<\/p>\n

We are excited to start this 2023-2024 Season!<\/p>\n

Fort Bend Fit is pleased to recognize Peggy as their 2014 Road Warrior!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4170\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1715367206552{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Kevin Walker\" 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 - Trail 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]Kevin ran his first marathon at Houston in 2001 after training with Fort Bend Fit during its inaugural year. Since then he has finished more than 35 races of marathon or longer distance including Ironman Florida and Bandera 100k. He prefers trail ultras to road marathons but holds a special place in his heart for Houston. \u201cYou never forget your first time.\u201d Kevin's family are also marathoners.\u00a0 His wife Becky, daughter Amanda, and son Grant have or currently are training with FBF.\u00a0 His 2 young grandsons are probably going to be runners too. His desire is to run trails with his friends and help them achieve their running goals. As FBF\u2019s trail coach, Kevin has led folks on many exciting adventures. Ask him what craziness he is cooking up for this year..<\/p>\n

Fort Bend Fit is pleased to recognize Kevin as their 2009 Road Warrior<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4127\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1659020577966{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Jeanne Megna\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Organizer - Administration\/Registration\/Pasta Dinner\" 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]I started marathon training with my running buddy Terrie in 1999.\u00a0 We completed the 2000 Houston Marathon with the knowledge that our
\nneighbors were betting against us finishing.\u00a0 That is all it took for me to finish knowing that someone thought I couldn\u2019t\u2026. oh and there was a \u201cfinishers\u201d shirt waiting for me.\u00a0 I convinced\u00a0Terrie to join\u00a0FBF<\/span> in the inaugural summer of 2000.\u00a0 It was one of the best decisions ever as we both found our \u201crunning family\u201d, friends that may as well be family. I have been an assistant coach and in charge of registration\/administration forever. The past few years I have been spending time in Minnesota, but still do some admin work where ever I am :). I have done numerous marathons\/1\/2 marathons, 50 K\u2019s, etc. I am married to a great guy, and have 2 daughters and a son-in-law, 2 beautiful granddaughters, as well as 2 scottie<\/span> dogs, and 2 granddogs <\/span>named Winston and Houston. \u00a0 We all do races together, even Winston joins us occasionally!<\/p>\n

Fort Bend Fit has changed my life, and I know that it will changes yours too!![\/vc_column_text][\/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=\"4128\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1659020840296{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/fortbendfit\/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=\"Keith Cox\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Assistant Coach - Maps\/Routes\" 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

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Half Coach and Route Man, Keith is a Founding member of FBF. He is also the 2012 Road Warrior. \u00a0He lives with his beautiful wife, Cindy, and has two great kids. Keith spends a lot of his time with his grandkids and hiking - when he is not having fun with FBF.\u00a0 Keith's wife is also a runner with FBF.<\/p>\n

Fort Bend Fit is pleased to recognize Keith as their 2012 Road Warrior\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I have been a member of Fort Bend Fit since the summer of 2001, training for my first marathon in January 2002. Prior to that, I had never really been much of an athlete. In high school, I was in the band, choir, science club, National Honor Society \u2013 you know, pretty much a geek. I started running when I was 35; having had a friend complete a marathon, I was inspired to see if I could work up to running a whole mile. With the encouragement of friends, I got there, then added another mile, and kept running. Some time later, my husband Randy saw an ad for Fort Bend Fit, and I signed up, showed up for Saturday runs, and learned a lot about marathoning. I ran the Compaq Houston Marathon in January 2002; since that time, I have completed 18 marathons, 3 ultra marathons (50K), Dozens of half marathons, and lots of other shorter distance races.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

I have lots of favorite quotes, but one particularly stands out for her: \u201cThe miracle isn\u2019t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.\u201d \u2014 John \u201cThe Penguin\u201d Bingham. I am very thankful for the strength to run, the courage to do so, and Fort Bend Fit to make it worthwhile. Before becoming the Head Half Coach, I was an assistant Red Group coach for several years and Head Orange Coach for two seasons. Now my motto is, \u201cHalf Marathon: Half the work and twice the fun!\u201d Come join us!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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