{"id":3499,"date":"2019-07-23T11:52:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/?page_id=3499"},"modified":"2024-06-28T15:26:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T20:26:37","slug":"woodlands-chapter-coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/woodlands-chapter-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodlands FIT Leadership Team"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Woodlands FIT Leadership Team\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Woodlands 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=\"4006\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1594695808610{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/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=\"Mike Smith\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Chapter Leader & Full Marathon Head Coach\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Welcome to the Woodlands Fit Full Marathon Group.\u00a0 The full group has the most fun \u2026 since we do spend the most time together\u2026 sharing the miles, our lives and our story with each other.<\/p>\n

My running story started in 2009, running 5K races for some weekend recreation. After getting hurt (because I did not run during the week), my wife signed me up for \u201ca couch to five-mile\u201d training program. The \u201ctraining program\u201d became my new daily routine and the \u201cgroup\u201d my new friends. As my friends decided to run longer distances, I joined Woodlands Fit with them in 2011 and I have been the head coach since 2013. Through the support of the Woodlands Fit running community, I have been able to make and achieve new personal goals and to complete 50 marathons in all 50 US states. \u00a0In March 2020, I had the honor of completing my 67th<\/sup> full marathon with my daughter who completed her first full marathon (pictured near mile 26 \u2013 both smiling!).<\/p>\n

The Woodlands Fit program is designed to get you across the finish line whether it is your first or fiftieth marathon.\u00a0 We are\u00a0looking forward to a new season, to all the fun times on the way to the finish line, on hearing your running stories and in helping you achieve your goals! Run Happy![\/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_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=\"4004\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1594610974274{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/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=\"Vicky Gillmor\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\" Chapter Leader, Half Marathon Head Coach & RRCA Certified 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]Welcome to Woodlands Fit! I\u2019m thrilled to be starting my 10th year with Woodlands Fit, 9th year as Half Marathon Head Coach. \u00a0<\/span>I love Woodlands Fit for so many reasons but mainly because of the people and the accountability it provides! <\/span><\/p>\n

I began my running in career 2008 when I found a local running program that would train me to run 5 miles!! At that time I remember thinking \u201cWow, to be able to run 5 miles would be amazing!\u201d Well\u2026I ran my first 5 mile race on Thanksgiving Day 2008 and it was awesome\u2026and I was hooked! <\/span><\/p>\n

To date I have completed many more races including 18 Half Marathons and 5 Full Marathons. I became an RRCA certified running coach in 2011.\u00a0\u00a0 I now coach all levels of runners from beginners to intermediates with an emphasis on cross training! \u00a0I love coaching and hope to pass along my love of running while helping you get to the finish line!<\/span>[\/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=\"4121\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1688749778096{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/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=\"Ram Rajagopalan\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\" Chapter Leader\" 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]Welcome to Woodlands Fit. I started running seriously in 2010 upon returning from the Middle East. To begin this journey I joined a 5 Mile running group organized by Coach Vicky and continued on to the 10 Mile group the following year. I joined Woodlands Fit Half Marathon group in 2012 and in 2014 moved to the Marathon group. Over the years I have slowly added various marathons to my portfolio; in total I have completed around 22 marathons. Being part of Woodlands Fit allowed me to expand into other endurance events such as biking and triathlon. I have completed several long distance bike rides and a couple of ultra marathons and\u00a0 finished 2 Ironman Triathlons in the last two years. I enjoy combining vacation plans and marathons at the same time where possible. My longer term goal is to complete all 50 states if time permits. Looking forward to meeting everyone and joining you in your endurance journey.<\/span>[\/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=\"3962\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1590865479682{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/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=\"Melissa Holloway\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\" Chapter Leader\" 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]Woodlands Fit is an amazing group of people who come together each Saturday morning during the season to share time and training as we prepare for marathons, half marathons, and races of other distances. I'm excited to help lead the 2024-25 season as we create a solid season of training and celebrate all the miles we'll cover in this 22nd season of Woodlands Fit! No matter your training goal this season, you\u2019ll find Woodlands Fit coaches and members who will help you succeed. Through the miles, you\u2019ll learn new things about yourself, develop friendships that can last a lifetime, and enjoy the support of the Woodlands Fit family. It\u2019s going to be another great season with miles of smiles![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"64px\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Want more information about Woodlands 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%2Fwoodlandsfit%2Fwoodlands-fit-contact-us|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=\"Woodlands FIT Leadership Team\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Woodlands 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=\"4006\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1594695808610{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/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=\"Mike Smith\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Chapter Leader 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":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P5tcG5-Ur","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3499"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3499"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4161,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3499\/revisions\/4161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/woodlandsfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}