{"id":3499,"date":"2019-07-23T11:52:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new.usafit.com\/miamifit\/?page_id=3499"},"modified":"2020-05-22T15:40:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T20:40:50","slug":"miami-fit-chapter-coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/miamifit\/miami-fit-chapter-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami FIT – Chapter Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Miami FIT Coaches\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Miami 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_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Carol\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Organizer - Head 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]I\u2019m not naturally athletic but I love trying new things. In 2012 I began racing with 5k's and then moved on to 10k's and half marathons. After completing my second Miami Half Marathon in 2013 I decided I wanted to complete a full marathon. At the time I trained based on some things I learned on the internet and I was involved in some fun running groups around town but I knew to complete a full marathon I needed structure and guidance. A friend told me about USA FIT Miami and I joined. I knew immediately I found the right group. USA FIT Miami provided a training plan based on my experience AND my goals. The Saturday group runs were a fun way for me be held accountable for finishing long runs. That year, I completed my first full marathon. Since then, I\u2019ve gone on to complete a 50K ultra marathon, countless obstacle course races, a triathlon, and several more full marathons, all while have tons of fun! I love running because it has taught me how to deal with all that life brings my way![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][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_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Norma\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"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]The Disney marathon was my first marathon in 2000. Since then I\u2019ve run six marathons and a countless number of half marathons. Staying motivated has always been a challenge, both when I was a beginner and as a veteran runner alike. From my experience, running with a group like USA FIT Miami is incredibly motivating and keeps me coming back. Our group not only provides a proven training schedule and a support network, but a means to be held accountable and stick with the training. So, with each new year, I look forward to our Saturday USA FIT Miami runs, because I know there will be amazing friends there to share the experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][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_column_text]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Alan\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"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]Running was not my thing until summer 2007 when friends asked me to run what used to be called ING Miami half marathon. I joined USA FIT Miami running club to train about 6 months before the 2008 edition of the race. It was difficult at the beginning but it became enjoyable to run 2-3 times a week and early Saturday morning \"long runs\" with the rest of the team. I wasn't the best or the fastest, but crossing the finish line for the first time and having a medal around my neck gave me a sense of great accomplishment. Two years later, I wanted to do more than a half marathon and the mission to train for the marathon started. I continued training with USA FIT Miami for my first full marathon. Race day came and I \"hit the wall\" on mile 18. That's when Coach Norma from USA FIT Miami stayed with me, helping me cross the finish line. I will never forget her dedication to helping me finish the race! Since then I have completed 10 full marathons and a 50K ultramarathon. Recently, I started doing triathlons where the longest distance I've completed is 70.3 half Ironman. I am convinced my training with USA FIT Miami has helped me complete triathlons too. I don't know what the future holds ahead but I do definitely want to keep running the Miami Marathon and complete more triathlons. 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My most favorite races are the ING and A1A. I enjoy Miami fit because they provide guidance without being too intrusive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=\"custom\" align=\"align_left\" border_width=\"3\" el_width=\"20\" accent_color=\"#105677\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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