Success Stories & Testimonials

2009 Results and Testimonials

Adrian F.-  We started working with Adrian at the beginning of 2009.   She had a limited background in cycle racing and wanted to move up quickly.   With her dedication and hard work along with  our guidance and training, she improved rapidly.   She climbed from a novice category(Cat 4) up to Cat 2 before the end of the racing season.   She had several podium finishes and took 2nd in her category at  the State Time Trial Championships. (After never having done a TT before this year!)  Adrian finished 8th overal in the elite women’s category in the Michigan Point Series championships.  

Chad S.-  Chad, aka Jedi Warrior,  came to us(Obi Won) early in the year in preparation for Steelhead 70.3.   He had some previous triathlon experience but was looking for an AG win.   With our help, he was able to complete his first half Ironman at Steelhead with a very respectable finish.   His other goal was to win a shorter distance event, which he achieved at the end of the year at the Tawas Sprint Distance Triathlon.   This is quite a feat considering he travels more than the coach does with his 9-5.  Chad has a very busy career and an active family, so we were able to work within his constraints and help him achieve his 2 major goals for the year, plus help him in managing his bike power to work with bettering his run times.   Chad fits the bill for most of with major obligations outside of the sport.   His comments include: “I know I say this all the time, but thank you for everything!  I would not have accomplished this without your help!”   

Jane S.-  Jane is my assistant with the Running Fit T Rex Series Triathlon training camps and all around excellent athlete.   She came to us over a year ago in an interest to “work with a coach.”   She had previous experience with an online coaching system that didn’t give her the personal attention she was desiring, nor taking into consideration her personal obligations.   So, we have established her goals and she has had an outstanding season so far.   She won the Running Fit Series outright in all 3 races in her AG, as well as several road races and the Flag City Triathlon and the Muncie Endurathon HIM.   Earlier this year, she had a Boston PR after her 5th attempt.  

Eric B.- Eric was a participant in our TRex training group and came on board at the end of the summer season.   In a short amount of time, he PR’d at the Detroit Half Marathon and had an awesome run at the New Year’s Eve Resolution Run, beating a long time opponent.  He’s on track for a first time HIM in 2010.

Steve C.- Steve came to us at the beginning of the season with a goal to complete his first duathlon, in preparation for a different goal.  He wanted to summit Mount Rainier at 50 years of age.   Needless to say, we got him up to speed and in his first duathlon finished second in his age group.   This cardiovascular training was critical to his ability to summit a mountain at 14,000 ft ASL.   Steve’s comments:  ” On September 15, 2009, I fulfilled a long held goal of summiting Mt. Rainier.  And without the help of Coach Tim, I’m not sure I would have made it.  At 50 years old, I was the oldest in our group to summit!  My level of fitness improved dramatically after our first meeting and as I was “suffering” up the final 500 feet of snow and ice to the top of Rainier, I was grateful for all of the hard work you put me through.   It was well worth it.  Thanks Tim for helping me prepare for the toughest physical challeng I have faced and making it a fun experience throughout the training all the way to the summit!”

Steve at Base Camp

 Running Fit Beginners Triathlon:  This was our second year, at the talent keeps getting better as we grow.   Our training sessions including seven sessions at Island Lake State Park and focused on open water swim drills, bike handling and transitions.    Every one who participated in the affiliated races, completed the events and we had several in contention for AG placement.   We are looking forward to hosting this series again in 2010.   This year had close to 30 registered athletes.  Well done to everyone who met their goals of starting and finishing their first triathlon.  

Team Running Fit-2009