Coaches2010

2006, retired, lethargic, overweight, poor health, completely inactive.

2007, participated in No Boundaries Training Class for 3 sessions, lost almost 110 pounds and broke a 30 year smoking addiction.

2008, moved up to next steps Training Class and ran RT 66 Qtr Marathon, Tulsa Run and began Fleet Feet Half Marathon Training Class. Finished 2 half marathons. Began Coaching Next Steps Pace group 1

2009, Participated in Full Marathon Training with Fleet Feet finishing Rt66 Full Marathon, Coached Next Steps, No Boundaries and Full Marathon Training, finished Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.

2010, Became Training Programs Coordinator For Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa, committed to providing exceptional Training and Fitness opportunities to everyone interested in participating in a uniquely positive lifestyle experience.

Group: M2B
Age: 36
Number of Marathons: 15
Number of Half Marathons: 6
Marathon PR: 3:56
Half Marathon PR: 1:50
Number of Years Running: 7
Career in Real Life: Compliance for investment firm
Why I Run: For enjoyment, feeling of accomplishment in training and completing marathons

Group: M3A
Age: ?
Number of Marathons: I've run a couple of marathons 

Career in Real Life: Retired

Group: M3B

Number of Marathons: 10                                                     

Group: M4
Age: 60
Number of Marathons: 8
Number of Half Marathons: 5
Marathon PR: 5:00
Half Marathon PR: 2:18
Number of Years Running: ?
Career in Real Life: Physical Therapist                                  
Why I Run: Love it, to reduce stress

Group: M / H5
Age: 63
Number of Marathons: 6
Number of Half Marathons: 18
Marathon PR: 5:59
Half Marathon PR: 2:35:37
Number of Years Running: ?
Career in Real Life: Executive assistant to president
Why I Run: To become more fit and have a physically active life. I enjoy helping others achieve their goals and sharing what I've learned over the years.

Group: M1B
Age: 32
Number of Marathons: 18
Number of Half Marathons: 8
Marathon PR: 3:27
Half Marathon PR: 1:41
Number of Years Running: 20+
Career in Real Life: Mom & Self-employed janitorial service
Why I Run: I love it - it's an 'escape' from normal grown-up stuff

Group: M3B

Number of Marathons: 9
Number of Half Marathons: 4                           

Group: M3A
Age: 52
Number of Marathons: 13
Number of Half Marathons: 50
Marathon PR: 3:42:15
Half Marathon PR: 1:48:32
Number of Years Running: 33
Career in Real Life: Clinical Pharmacist for Phizer
Why I Run: I enjoy it. It makes me feel good. It keeps away depression and anxiety. I get to meet great people. I love beating people.

Group: M1
Age: 55
Number of Marathons: 11
Number of Half Marathons: 12
Marathon PR: 3:35
Half Marathon PR: 1:37
Number of Years Running: 5 1/2
Career in Real Life: Engineering manager
Why I Run: Because I can

Group: M5
Age: 43
Number of Marathons: 24
Number of Half Marathons: 4
Marathon PR: 4:06
Half Marathon PR: 1:58
Number of Years Running: 7
Career in Real Life: Cisco Systems
Why I Run: Running marathons in each state before I turn 50, also running for homes for our troops

Group: M2B
Age: 48
Number of Marathons: 35
Number of Half Marathons: 8
Marathon PR: 3:45
Half Marathon PR: 1:40
Number of Years Running: 5 1/2
Career in Real Life: Insurance (Medical, Life, Aflac)
Why I Run: I'm running away from unhealthiness, laziness, mediocrity and a non-successful life. I'm running towards extraordinary goals, great friends and happiness

Group: MW2
Age: 49
Number of Marathons: 0
Number of Half Marathons: 1
Marathon PR:
Half Marathon PR: 3:12
Number of Years Running: 6
Career in Real Life: A/R accounting for Tulsa Cash Register
Why I Run: To stay active and to meet and make new friends. Sitting on the couch is too easy

Group: M2
Age: 49
Number of Marathons: 10
Number of Half Marathons: 3
Marathon PR: 3:52
Half Marathon PR: 1:51
Number of Years Running: 24
Career in Real Life: Sales Commercial door & hardware 
Why I Run: So I can eat - great stress relief

Group: M4
Age: 62
Number of Marathons: 31
Number of Half Marathons: Several
Marathon PR: 4:25
Half Marathon PR: 2:00
Number of Years Running: 25
Career in Real Life: Maintenance Engineer (ODOT)
Why I Run: Good people, good health

Group: M1
Age: 51
Number of Marathons: 5
Number of Half Marathons: 6
Marathon PR: 3:07
Half Marathon PR: 1:23
Number of Years Running: 15
Career in Real Life: I work for Alcon Packaging
Why I Run: Because I can

Group: M2
Age: 42
Number of Marathons: 110
Number of Half Marathons: 4
Marathon PR: 3:26
Half Marathon PR: 1:37
Number of Years Running: 30
Career in Real Life: Geotechnical Engineer                
Why I Run: Because I can

Group: H4
Age: 66
Number of Marathons: 7
Number of Half Marathons: 25
Marathon PR: 4:25
Half Marathon PR: 1:50
Number of Years Running: ?
Career in Real Life: Retired Elementary School Teacher
Why I Run: For my health, to meet positive people and have fun

Group: H3
Age: 53
Number of Marathons: 5
Number of Half Marathons: 12
Marathon PR: 3:34
Half Marathon PR: 1:35
Number of Years Running: 22
Career in Real Life: Owner of Construction Co.
Why I Run: Stress relief, weight control, help other runners

Group: H4A
Age: 54
Number of Marathons: 0
Number of Half Marathons: 7
Marathon PR:
Half Marathon PR: 2:01:16
Number of Years Running: ?
Career in Real Life: Airline Captain for US Airways
Why I Run: I run to stay fit, healthy

Group: HW1
Age: 48
Number of Marathons: 7
Number of Half Marathons: 8
Marathon PR: 5:56:54
Half Marathon PR: 2:54
Number of Years Running: 7 (walking)
Career in Real Life: Systems Analyst
Why I Run: Health, stress reduction, I love it               !

Group: H4B
Age: 53
Number of Marathons: 0
Number of Half Marathons: 3
Marathon PR:
Half Marathon PR: ?
Number of Years Running: ?
Career in Real Life: Accountant
Why I Run: Makes me feel good                           

Group: H4B
Age: 34
Number of Marathons: 2
Number of Half Marathons: 10
Marathon PR: 4:49:50
Half Marathon PR: 1:57:54
Number of Years Running: 10
Career in Real Life: Architect
Why I Run: It makes me happy                                

Group: H3
Age: 45
Number of Marathons: 0
Number of Half Marathons: 12
Marathon PR:
Half Marathon PR: 1:59
Number of Years Running: 7
Career in Real Life: State Farm
Why I Run: Mental relief, love the competition                           

Group: HW1
Age: ?
Number of Marathons: 0
Number of Half Marathons: 7
Marathon PR:
Half Marathon PR: 2:45
Number of Years Running: 15
Career in Real Life: Safety Coordinator
Why I Run: I walk to stay healthy. It allows me to eat what I want! It has become my hobby. I've developed lifelong friendships with other walkers.              

Group: H2
Age: 45
Number of Marathons: 8
Number of Half Marathons: ?
Marathon PR: 3:54
Half Marathon PR: 1:48
Number of Years Running: 5
Career in Real Life: Marketing - Commercial Real Estate
Why I Run: Health - so I can eat

Group: H4C
Age: 60
Number of Marathons: 2
Number of Half Marathons: 10
Marathon PR: 5:45
Half Marathon PR: 2:20
Number of Years Running: 2
Career in Real Life: OB/GYN Physician
Why I Run: To eat chocolate, make incredible friends, stay healthy for my children and grandchildren                   

Group: H2
Age: ?
Number of Marathons: 12
Number of Half Marathons: 2
Marathon PR: 4:24
Half Marathon PR: 1:59
Number of Years Running: 5
Career in Real Life: Risk Architect
Why I Run: Lost approx. 30 pounds running 5Ks and 10Ks. After running my first 5K, I was hooked and have been so ever since. I enjoy the health aspects of running and the great friendships that I've made as a result.