Finally, we're excited to announce a new program exclusive to our Philly Achilles family.  Volunteer Ashley Dougherty, a Certified Personal Trainer, has offered to donate her services and expertise to our team.  Ashley, whose dad is an athlete with Retinitis Pigmentosa (a degenerative visual impairment that leads to blindness), has a personal connection to our organization's mission.  She'll put together customized training and nutrition programs for interested athletes and volunteers, and will even conduct some in-house fitness sessions for the group.  Please see her bio below.  She'll explain more about what she can do for you at the workout on Saturday.  Welcome Ashley, and thank you!!

Coach Ashley , CPT

As a competitive triathlete and marathoner, Coach Ashley knows first-hand what it takes to commit to, pursue and achieve fitness goals.  Through personal experience, she has found that expectations in one's personal fitness capabilities are often underestimated.  Through continuing education, she has learned the scientific processes involved in increasing fitness and improving one's health, and earned multiple certifications in personal training and nutrition consulting.  Ashley takes pride in providing clients with the knowledge they need to understand how their bodies work and enabling them to push themselves to pursue their individual goals.  Safe and efficient exercise and nutrition plans are the foundation of Coach Ashley's work.  Unlimited support, motivation and guidance is her promise to all of her clients.  

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer (June 2006 - present)

AAAI Certified Sports Nutritional Consultant (August 2006 - present)

ACE Certified Life Coach (February 2007-Present)

CNSD Certified Specialist in Adolescent and Childhood Nutrition (February 2008-Present)

ACE Certified Personal Trainer in Special Populations (2009-Present)

Happy running!