Coaches

"Chuck Hargrove is a native Nashvillian. Chuck ran cross country and track for Bellevue and Hillwood High Schools, and later at Belmont College. He and his teammates enjoyed unprecedented success at state and national levels.

Now, as a masters (over 40 years old) and Clydesdale (over 200 pounds) runner, Chuck qualified for and ran the 2009 Boston Marathon. Following Boston his training focus changed to ultra marathons. He won 2009 men's overall Nashville Ultra 60K (37.3 miles) and completed Florida Keys 50 miler May 2010.

His coaching experience includes four years covering six seasons with East Nasty Running Club. Their plans for aspiring half-marathoners and novice 5k runners yielded noteworthy success.

Expect a coach who is upbeat and motivational, yet challenges (in a positive way) your inner strength and desire to succeed."

Coach Dan Chapuis

      Daniel Chapuis grew up in Nashville and ran cross country and track at Bellevue High School. He began road racing in high school and ran his first marathon at the age of 16!

 

       Daniel joined the Army upon graduating from high school and did not begin racing competitively again until his mid-40s. Although he gave up competitive racing for almost three decades he never stopped running for enjoyment.  He now competes in marathons and half marathons as a grand master (over 50 years of age).

 

 

       As a coach Daniel wants to pass on his passion for the sport and make training an enjoyable experience for those he mentors. For the last two years he has volunteered as an assistant track coach at Franklin High School in Franklin, TN.