Coaches
Training for the ING Miami Half Marathon:
Ready, set, go!
We are now on our way to training you for one of the greatest experiences of your life!
We will continue to host our Group Training Sessions at Forest Park on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. We will meet at the Visitor's Center for a warm-up and some brief comments from the coaches and CCFA staff.
Our next training session will be
Saturday, November 22nd.
Location :
Forest Park Visitor’s Center at
The Lindell Pavilion
5595 Grand Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Remember to wear appropriate attire and make sure to bring a full water bottle to drink before, during and after the training !
It's very important to bring something to eat and drink after the run.
We will start at 8 a.m. sharp!
Happy Training!
Walk Coach - Maria Jost
Coach Jost was born in Cali, Colombia (South America) and grew up in a country where people walk a lot on a daily basis to run errands, to go to places, etc. She came to St. Louis, MO in 1989 to learn English after graduating from School of Law and life’s plans allowed her to stay in the United States permanently. She is a graduate from Saint Louis University – School of Law and has been involved with a few local corporations and law groups.
In the Fall of 2005, she saw a race advertised to be held at a park near her home and registered. "I participated as a walker and really enjoyed it!" The same fall she discovered that a race was going to be held at Saint Louis University and she registered for that race as well. "THAT RACE CHANGED MY LIFE!" notes Coach Jost.
After this, Coach Jost started participating in various races in St. Louis as a Walker. Very soon, she started to meet “the walkers” of the area with whom she has been racing since. "I learned that many of them started into this sport in their adulthood as I did and I realized that it is never too late to start something new if you put all the passion and love you can into it!" notes Coach Jost.
In late 2006, she decided that she wanted to do a race out of the state and the following year, a race out of the country. "I was fortunate enough that in the spring of 2007 I did a race in Illinois and another “almost Half Marathon” in my “beloved” Spain (A story to be shared)," says Coach Jost.
So far, Coach Jost has participated in at least 50 races, including four Half Marathons and is looking forward to participate in more races for the rest of her life - here in St. Louis and elsewhere!
"As many of you may feel now, I was intimated by the idea of the “Half Marathon”, but with time and dedication, when the time came, I was ready! I know that this is how you all may feel now and I am looking forward to training with you! I can anticipate that with all your determination and effort you will be ready for the ING Half Marathon – Miami 2009!
- Coach Maria Jost
Run Coach - Jennifer Meyer
Coach Meyer is President of TriSmart Training Systems, LLC, a USA Triathlon Certified Coach, and a Pose Method of Running Certified Coach. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering. Coach Meyer has coached over 100 triathletes and runners and has been a USA Triathlon All-American since 2004. She is an Official member of the USA Triathlon Team USA with a Top Ten Finish at the World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland in September 2006. She was also listed as one of the "Fastest Amateur Triathletes of 2006" in Inside Triathlon Magazine in the Jan/Feb 2007 issue.
Run Coach - Pete Trapani
Coach Trapani is the owner of 360 Fitness For Life & Health, LLC and is a NSCA Certified Personal Training and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certifications ( CSCS ) through the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association). He is a certified (USTA) United States Triathlon Association Level One Triathlon Coach. Coach Trapani is trained as a Level One Kettlebelle instructor through Kettlebelle Concepts.
He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and is a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda honorary academic fraternity. He is a part time Personal Trainer at the Wildwood Family YMCA.
Coach Trapani has been a sports and fitness enthusiast since his earliest days of playing little league sports and surfing on the shores of Long Island, New York. He participated in competitive sports in high school as well as while serving in the United States Army. His interest in body conditioning sparked while he was in the service and immediately following, he trained as an All Natural Body Builder.
After moving to St. Louis, he was the assistant Lacrosse coach at Kirkwood High School and he also began playing league tennis and is rated through the USTA. In addition, he is a practitioner of Ashtanga yoga. He enjoys swimming and is member of SLAM (St. Louis Area Masters) and is a swimmer and tri-athlete.
Pete coached the “Wellness Community” Fundraising team in 2006. He trained 15 athletes over 16 week period to complete a half marathon and a full marathon for the Reggae marathon held in Negril Jamaica in December 2006.
Pete works with wide variety of clients. People who are overweight, have weight management problems, the triathlete training for their first triathlon or the person who just wants to get in a little better shape. Pete coaches Sports specific athletes in any sport at all levels including high school athletes Pete gets great pleasure helping clients meet their health and fitness goals.
In his free time, Pete enjoys his most rewarding roles as Dad to his toddler son Trey, and husband to his wife, Sandy.
The Mid-America Chapter's ING Miami Team Challenge Team would like to thank the following sponsors:
Updated 8/20/08