Status: OPEN for Registration Cost: $219 Dates: Standard Program: Aug 25 – Oct 16 Pre-Conditioning: Aug 9-19 CHMS location only 7:00 – 8:15pm Locations / Times (For Standard Program): Community House MS: 4:30 – 6:00 pm South Charlotte MS: 3:45 – 5:15
HEAD COACH -
RRCA Level II Certified Coach - AFAA Certified Personal Trainer - AFPA Certified Nutrition Consultant
Lisa Sluiter has enjoyed competitive running for over 20 years, competing in everything from 5k’s to Marathons; triathlons to adventure races. She has a passion for life and a wide range of experience that uniquely qualifies her as a professional running coach and personal trainer. She is certified as a personal trainer, running coach, nutrition consultant, and FMS (Functional Movement System) specialist. Lisa also...
DISTANCE COACH
Chris Barajas has enjoyed many successful years as a dedicated head coach for the Weddington Middle School cross country team. His charismatic coaching style has inspired hundreds of young runners that he’s coached over the years. His love for the sport and competition is contagious and evident to everyone he’s around. Coach Barajas began...
ASSISTANT COACH - USA Triathlon Level-One Coach, RRCA Certified Run Coach, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
A mother of two girls, competitive runner and triathlete, Karen has been competing for over 10 years and has completed five Ironman triathlons. Her love and passion for running and racing is further evident in the long list of triathlons and marathons including the Boston Marathon. Her Christian faith being a guiding principal, Karen loves to take the gift she has been given and transfer the skills and...
Assistant Coach -
RRCA Certified Run Coach
Carol Ann took up running in her late 20's and never stopped. After 13 marathons, including Boston, 1 Ironman and 8 Half-Ironmas, she's still on the top of her game. Carol Ann is the mother of 2 girls, and when she's not running, she's spending time outdoors with the family. Her . . .
Assistant Coach - RRCA Certified Run Coach
Kimber Arrington comes to us as a life-long runner and swimmer who enjoys inspiring youth to excel in endurance sports. Kimber has coached both cross country and track at South Charlotte Middle School, growing the programs in both success and popularity.
Kimber has a huge heart for working with middle schoolers. Her love for this age group has been seen in over 20 years of volunteering her time with youth at this level. Kimber wants to help all kids find a passion for running.
Assistant Coach - RRCA Certified Run Coach
Emily Erwin has been an avid runner for over 26 years and has a great passion and love for the sport. One of her greatest passions is supporting local races that raise money for cancer research. She was a coach for. the Isabella Santos Dream Team for two years. Emily has run many half and full marathons, while her greatest running accomplishment was running the Boston Marathon.
Assistant Coach - Certified Life Time Run Coach
Katie has been distance running for over 40 years. This love began as she trained for Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race when she was 7 years old. From there, she ran for Red Smith’s Northside Road Runners , a nationally ranked team and competed in USATF Junior Olympics. Katie continues to train and compete for half marathons throughout
the year.
Katie views . . .
Assistant Coach - Certified Run Coach
Missie took up competitive running in college and has since then has added swimming and biking to her exercise routine. She is now an avided exercise enthusiast, making fitness a part of her lifestyle. She has a depth of racing experience competing in everything ranging from the 5K all the way up to a Full Ironman. Missie started coaching young girls and from there branched into coaching middle school track. She has a . . .
Status: OPEN for RegistrationCost: $219Dates: Standard Program: Aug 25 - Oct 16Pre-Conditioning: Aug 9-19 CHMS location only7:00 - 8:15pmLocations / Times (For Standard Program):Community…
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