Organizers

Co-Organizer: Ashley Rosilier

Current Job / Personal Info: Co-Owner, Run Gear Run

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Five full marathons, several half marathons and sprint triathlons, one half Ironman triathlon

Coaching Experience: Seven years coaching with USA Fit SA, RGR Training Certified coach with USA Triathlon and RRCA

Co-Organizer: Rudy Acevedo

Current Job / Personal Info: Consulting Engineer, Running Coach, Yoga Instructor-Acevedo & Assoc., Inc

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 30+ marathons, including 1 ultra

Coaching Experience: Physical Fitness Specialist (The Cooper Institute), RRCA Certified Running Coach, Yoga Instructor. Coach for SA Fit / RGR Training for 5 yrs.

Message to share w/ the athletes: "...and let us run w/ endurance, the race that God has set before us." Heb. 12:1

Co-Organizer (TRI POINT): Sonya E.

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Five marathons, Five half marathons

Coaching Experience: Assistant coach of Orange group for 3 years, Head coach of Orange group in 2009

Co-Organizer (TRI POINT): Nancy Heneghan

ATP

Head Coach-ATP Group (RGR): Larry Graf

Message to share w/ the athletes: "Stay positive. It is a better option than being negative." 

Blue / Green

Head Coach-Blue / Green Group (RGR): Jessica Pena

Current Job / Personal Info: First grade teacher

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 3 marathons completed, including Boston. 6 half

Coaching Experience: Assistant coach blue/green 2009

Message to share w/ the athletes: First of all, have fun, remember to always listen to your body

Head Coach-Blue / Green Group (TRI POINT): Loretta Maldonado

Current Job / Personal Info: Math Teacher

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Marathons: 7, so far. Best was Boston 2010. 4 half marathons

Coaching Experience: Middle school 3 years; Summer Junior Olympics 3 years; SA Fit 1 year

Message to share w/ the athletes: "Just Do It!" "When you think you have nothing else to give...give a little more...you're capable of more than you think...that is when great things happen!"

Assistant Coach-Blue / Green Group (RGR): Frank Sizemore

Current Job / Personal Info: Finance

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 13 marathons, 1 ultra

Coaching Experience: SA Fit Blue / Green Assistant 2009

Assistant Coach-Blue / Green Group (RGR): Michael Klein

Current Job / Personal Info: Executive Sports Producer for WOAI TV

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 2 San Antonio Marathons

Message to share w/ the athletes: Be prepared-it wasn't raining when Noah built the arc.

Assistant Coach-Blue / Green Group (RGR): Gina Dillon

Current Job / Personal Info: Police Officer

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 1 full- RNR San Antonio, 5 half marathons

Message to share w/ the athletes: "The only time success comes before the word work is only in the dictionary."

Yellow

Head Coach-Yellow Group (RGR): Svenja Fuhrig

Current Job / Personal Info: Regional Marketing Manager, Time Warner Cable

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 4 full marathons (incl. mountain); countless halfs

Coaching Experience: 3rd season w/ USA Fit

Message to share w/ the athletes: Listen to your body, follow the program and we'll get you to the starting line. The marathon is celebrating that accomplishment.

Head Coach-Yellow / Red Group (TRI POINT): Zerique Zapata

Current Job / Personal Info: Science Teacher-Judson ISD

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 4 full marathons, 4 half marathons

Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach SA Fit 2009

Message to share w/ the athletes: Keep going and stay strong, and you will finish!!!

Assistant Coach-Yellow Group (RGR): Sarah Cann

Current Job / Personal Info: Logistics Analyst. Began running ~5 years ago. Began marathons 2 years ago.

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 3 marathons. Too many half marathons to count.

Message to share w/ the athletes: The training is the most difficult part of a marathon-but well worth it.

Assistant Coach-Yellow Group (RGR): Vidal Gonzalez

Current Job / Personal Info: Real Estate Investor

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 1 full (SA); 4 half marathons: Chicago (09), New Orleans (09), Dallas (10), Nashville (10)

Message to share w/ the athletes: If I can do it, you can do it!

Assistant Coach-Yellow Group (RGR): Amber Anthony

Current Job / Personal Info: Co-Owner RGR

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: I have done 6 full marathon, love the half marathon-3M is my fav...really digged doing the Disney Half Ironman wahoo 70.3!

Coaching Experience: I have been a coach for 9 yrs. My first gig was w/ Sally Edwards & Danskin Triathlon. Certifications from USAT Level 1 & 2, Heartzones Level Blue cycling, RRCA marathon & ASEP.

Assistant Coach-Yellow Group (RGR): Michelle Klein

Current Job / Personal Info: Clinical Counselor, Our Lady of the Lake University

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: SA Marathon, Rock & Roll Marathon

Message to share w/ the athletes: Don't forget to focus on your deep breathing!!

Assistant Coach-Yellow / Red Group (TRI POINT): Ron Miller

Current Job / Personal Info: Federal Law Enforcement Officer / Bomb Dog Handler, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 8 full Marathons / 2 Ultra Marathons

Coaching Experience: 4th year coaching with USA Fit / RGR. Certified trainer with the Cooper Center for Aerobics

Message to share w/ the athletes: The winner may get the headlines, but we have more fun in the back of the pack!

Red

Head Coach-Red Group (RGR): Renee Shaw

Current Job / Personal Info: Accounting

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 11 marathons + 3 ultramarathons + Marathon Maniacs since January 2009.

Coaching Experience: Two years: one season w/ LLS Team in Training, one w/ SA Fit & one season w/ Winter Marathon Training (RGR)

Message to share w/ the athletes: "You only get out of it what you put into it. Listen to your coaches and your body, and you will cross the finish line!"

Head Coach-Yellow / Red Group (TRI POINT): Zerique Zapata

Current Job / Personal Info: Science Teacher-Judson ISD

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 4 full marathons, 4 half marathons

Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach SA Fit 2009

Message to share w/ the athletes: Keep going and stay strong, and you will finish!!!

Assistant Coach-Red Group (RGR): Rick Deaver

Current Job / Personal Info: Real Estate Appraiser

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 8 full marathons, 4 half marathons

Coaching Experience: USAFIT Red Group Assistant Coach 2009

Message to share w/ the athletes: Dream big and go for it!

Assistant Coach-Red Group (RGR): Jim Caldwell

Current Job / Personal Info: Engineering

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Rock-n-Roll Full 2009, Army Dillo 33K 2008 26 Week Training program USAFIT '08 & '09

Coaching Experience: New

Message to share w/ the athletes: Attitude is everything and never give up.

Assistant Coach-Red Group (RGR): Lyz Culver

Current Job / Personal Info: General Manager-Administration & Employee Relations for the Inn at Los Patios (Retirement Community)

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 8 marathons & counting. Became a "Marathon Maniac" in April, after completing 6 marathons in 6 months.

Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach Red Group 2009, 4th season w/ SA Fit

Message to share w/ the athletes: "Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up." Amby Burfoot, The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life.

Orange

Head Coach-Orange Group (RGR): Kathy Seastrunk

Current Job / Personal Info: Married to Brian for 20 years. Mom to Zara (18), Jack (15), and Nick (12).

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 8 marathons & counting-many half marathons, several sprint triathlons. Training for a half-Ironman in 2011.

Coaching Experience: Orange Coach and Summer Marathon Training Team Coach for RGR

Message to share w/ the athletes: Finishing a marathon is a very special accomplishment that very few people ever complete...it is also one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences you will ever have. I am thrilled to be a part of this journey w/ you!

Assistant Coach-Orange Group (RGR): Brian Schumaker

Current Job / Personal Info: General Manager for Jobing.com, a locally focused employment resource. I have a passion for fitness and encouraging others to reach their goals. Played baseball for 18 years, competed nationally in karate tournaments, and was also a Personal Trainer certified by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). My inspiration is seeing my 3 year old son cheer me on at the races, and especially around mile 25!

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 1 Full marathon, 5 Half Marathons, too many to count 10K & 5K's

Coaching Experience: Baseball coach, karate instructor , NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Message to share w/ the athletes: Every day is a new adventure and every run serves a purpose, whether it's the best run of your life, or the worst run. There will be weekends where you question what you are doing out here or why you are doing this, but just know you have an entire support system behind you. Whether it's your first marathon or your 20th; smile, enjoy the scenery, and celebrate each accomplishment!

Assistant Coach-Orange Group (RGR): Ann Alwood

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 9 half marathons and 2 full marathons

Coaching Experience: Summer group 2010

Message to share w/ the athletes: Feed your mind with positive affirmations. Examples: I made it to the start, I'll make it to the finish; or on windy days say - I love the wind, it's makes me strong; and my favorite is Keep my strong God, God keep me strong.

Assistant Coach-Orange Group (RGR): Lauren Dean

Assistant Coach-Orange RW Group (RGR): Stephanie Kreuser

Purple

Head Coach-Purple Group (RGR): Josie Hernandez

Current Job / Personal Info: Technical Communication Consultant, JPMorgan Chase

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: SA Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon ('08, '09), Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon (2009). I'm registered for Denver Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 2010 and San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 2010

Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach 2009 Training Season

Message to share w/ the athletes: Athletes come in all shapes and sizes - don't be fooled. Given proper training, dedication, and belief, you can accomplish anything... a marathon/half marathon is just one of many things that is in your future.

Head Coach-Purple Group (TRI POINT): Janet Pickard

Current Job / Personal Info: I have retired from nursing; have three grown children, one cat w/ occasional, love mysteries

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: SA Marathon (08), SA half (09), Mission Half (08), Austin Half (09), 3M Half (10)

Coaching Experience: Assisted w/ walkers 2009

Message to share w/ the athletes: Whatever your goal, it is obtainable with hard work and planning.

Assistant Coach-Purple Group (RGR): Georgeann (George) B

Current Job / Personal Info: Sales / Mom of two of the most amazing young men ever!

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 5K's, full & half marathons

Message to share w/ the athletes: KNOW that you CAN do it and you'll have a lifetime of bragging rights when you do!! We look forward to helping you get there!

Aqua

Co-Head Coach-Aqua Group (RGR): Laurie Kaplan

Current Job / Personal Info: Executive Assistant, Biodynamic Research Corp.

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 6+ half marathons

Coaching Experience: USA Fit 3 years +

Message to share w/ the athletes: Run for Fun!

Co-Head Coach-Aqua Group (RGR): Rose Urbanczyk

Current Job / Personal Info: Senior Financial Officer, USAA

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 2 marathons & 10+ half marathons

Coaching Experience: Half-marathon coach - 3 training seasons

Message to share w/ the athletes: What may seem as a challenge today will be a significant accomplishment tomorrow. We are all here to help you achieve your goal.

Head Coach-Aqua Tri Point: Mary Salas

Current Job / Personal Info: Sr. Research Associate @ Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 4 Full Marathons and 7 Half Marathons. Currently training for New York Marathon (2010)

Coaching Experience: 2nd year Coaching w/ SA Fit - Red/Yellow Group

Message to share w/ the athletes: Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal! Work hard, stay focused and you will succeed.

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Orange Group (RGR): Kathi Graf

Current Job / Personal Info: Technical Support for MAS90/100

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 1 Full Marathon, 8 Half Marathons

Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach (ATP) 1 yr; Assistant Coach (Orange) 2 yrs.

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Red Group (RGR): Linda Roach

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Purple Group (RGR): Jacqui Wallpe

Current Job / Personal Info: Mary Kay-Personal Consultant

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: This will be my 4th half marathon (3rd w/ SA Fit / RGR)

Message to share w/ the athletes: YOU CAN DO IT!!

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Purple Group (RGR): Christine Reyes

Current Job / Personal Info: Assessment Specialist-Mathematics

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: 3 half marathons (Austin and San Antonio 2X)

Coaching Experience: Assistant coach for purple-aqua group 2008 season

Message to share w/ the athletes: It's a fabulous thing to learn that your walking legs can carry you for miles and miles. We'll be taking a journey that allows us to listen to our bodies as we find the walking form and pace that work best for our goals. And along the way, I hope you'll take joy in the unique relationships to be discovered with others who have a similar desire to learn what they can accomplish with the right support. And believe that you will be a coach for others, too, just by being there to share what's happening in your journey.

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Purple Group (RGR): Teresa Gonzalez

Current Job / Personal Info: Mom-raising tomorrow's leaders

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Half marathons

Coaching Experience: Assistant 2009

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Orange (RGR): Tina Frick

Current Job / Personal Info: Housewife

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Marathon & Half Marathon

Coaching Experience: 4 years at RGR

Message to share w/ the athletes: "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." John (the Penguin) Bingham

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Orange Group (TRI POINT): Sandy Redmond

Assistant Coach-Aqua-Purple Group (TRI POINT): Janel Bacote

Current Job / Personal Info: Senior EAP Account Manager, Deer Oaks EAP Services

Marathon / Half Marathon Experience: Austin Full Marathon 2007 SA Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon ('08, '09), Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon (2009). I'm registered for Denver Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 2010 and San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 2010

Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach 2008-2010

Message to share w/ the athletes: Walkers are athletes too.... "I've learned that finishing a marathon isn't just an athletic achievement. It's a state of mind; a state of mind that says anything is possible." It doesn't matter how start just that you finish, and we are here to support you...