Susie Albert
 Susie Albert is an Endurance Athlete who enjoys the physical and mental challenges of competing in Ultra Distance races (50 to 100 miles). She is also a seasoned marathoner who has run over 50 marathons and 20 ultra marathons from coast-to-coast. She has qualified and competed in the Boston Marathon several times. When she is not coaching others to reach their half and full-marathon goals, Albert works as a personal trainer and professional body builder.
For the past 6 years, Susie has trained hundreds of runners of all levels to compete in half-marathons for the American Heart Association's "Train to End Stroke" program.
Susie is a USATF certified track and field coach and personal trainer. While she enjoys running and training for herself, nothing is more satisfying to her than helping someone train for a half or full-marathon and watching them cross the finish line.
The Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia Chapter is very happy to have Susie as their Run Coach. Her coaching and fundraising experience will benefit all the members of her team. |
Elizabeth Close
Elizabeth Close has been involved in amateur athletics since 1975. Cycling, scuba, track, volleyball, racquetball, swimming and baseball have all played a part in making her the person she is today.
In 2004 she decided it was time to run her first marathon. She liked it so much she immediately began training for her next marathon. Over the course of the ensuing years she got her USATF coaching certification, coached a marathon group, a beginner triathlon group and worked with several high school athletes.
Elizabeth lives in Delmont with 6 cats, a dog and a teenager. She strongly feels that working out is critical to maintaining sanity.
The Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia Chapter is excited to have Elizabeth as their Walk Coach. her enthusiasm and dedication will benefit the members of her team. |