Steve Sisson
Steve Sisson is the Founder & Head Coach of Rogue Training Systems. Steve was previously the director of Run Tex University from 2001 to 2004. Steve also is an Assistant Track & Field coach with the University of Texas' Womens team, concentrating on the distances.
Coach Sisson was a 3-time all-American in track & cross country at the University of Texas at Austin and a 4-time Southwest conference champion at the 3000 meter steeplechase and 5000 meter distances. He represented the United States internationally at the 1993 IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships in Brussels, Belgium and the Niagata (Japan) Ekiden Relay.
As a senior at Churchill High School in San Antonio, Sisson was the 1988 Texas state 5A 3200 meter (2 mile) champion with a 9:13 posting. He later went on to hold the UT school record in the 5000 meters for 10 years with an impressive 13:50.4 indoor clocking and won the 1993 Capitol 10,000.
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Ruth England
I began my athletic career as a swimmer at the age of 6 and have been in love with sports ever since. I swam in school, and on club teams through junior high and high school and eventually in college. Although, swimming was my beginning I quickly became a runner while sharing a college dorm room with a college cross country team member.
I was introduced to the competitive side of running in 1997 & completed the Motorola Marathon in 3:39:28.
In 2004 Steve Sisson,Carolyn Mangold & I created Rogue Running. I became full time coach & curriculum director for Rogue Running. I have run 5 marathons my fasted time was 3:09 at the Houston Marathon. My 5ks, PR is 19:41 but I enjoy the marathon and the Half Marathon distances the best. My PR for the half marathon on the 3M course is 1:25:46.
Check out my blog at: ruthwillkicksteveass
Carolyn Mangold
Carolyn didn’t start running until her mid thirties. And discovered then that if you set intimidating goals for yourself, the sense of accomplishment is tremendous and life-changing! And with that philosophy started coaching for RunTex in 2000. The next year she developed the Half marathon program for RunTex, as well as coaching in a variety of other programs. She started fulltime coaching and program coordination with RunTex University and then Rogue in 2004.
She has run a total of 10 marathons, including Chicago, Portland and Boston, but considers Austin to be the best as all her fastest times were run there. But one of her favorites is ATT 2007, where she got to be in the finishers shoot, and hug / congratulate the Rogue runners as they finished. That was the best!
Carmen Ayala-Troncoso
Carmen Ayala-Troncoso has participated in every National and XC World trials race since 1986, having numerous top 10 finishes. Carmen has also raced XC extensively in Europe, having just won the Masters World title in the 8k, contested in Spain. Carmen has represented the United States at the World XC Championships 4 times, the last two at age 39 and 40 years old.
Laura Benold
Laura started running in January 2008, and enjoys the sport because of the way in which its discipline molds all areas of her life. Additionally, she enjoys spending time with her running buddies and coworkers and finds that Rogue's community enriches the running it promotes.
Laura coaches Basic Training and will coach the Austin Half Marathon in 2009.
John Schrup
John began running in 1979, and soon after was found skipping school to hang out in the local running specialty shop. He is still there, albeit in a different location. In the past few years, John has coached from the high school level on up--from one of the top cross country teams in the nation to Boston Marathon qualifiers. In his spare time, John likes to daydream, read, and spend time with his wife, Ivy, and son, Isaac.
Panther Carmical
A successful age group athlete in running and duathlon, Coach Panther has coached running, cycling, triathlon, and duathlon, and his athletes have ranged from regional champions to first-time marathoners, top 3 marathon finishers to beginning runners. What Panther brings to any coach/athlete relationship is the passion to make that athlete better, enrich her life, and take that goal on as a personal challenge.
Team Riff Raff, Panther's group, has taken on a life of its own. Panther's personal coaching philosophy is "Cycled Adaptive Running," a philosophy built on the principles of periodization, with the idea that all workouts are written in pencil, based on the athletes' needs on that particular day, for that particular workout, and how it fits into the overall plan. Riff Raff's philosophy is "run hard and have fun."
Picture a 2:50 Boston qualifier having a beer with a 5:50 first-time marathoner, and everyone is having a great time, after a hard workout. That's Riff Raff. There's no other group like it in Austin, TX.
Karen Smith
A self-proclaimed long distance running junkie, Karen has completed 27 marathons, including Chicago, New York, The Marine Corps, Boston and of course Austin several times. Most recently Karen ran a series of 2 marathons in 2 months another PR shaving a min and a half off her Dec CIM time.
As a coach for Rogue Training System and a running biomechanics instructor, Karen helps to prepare others for the marathon journey and finds great joy in her runners’ accomplishments. While she has dabbled in triathlon and enjoys cycling and swimming, for Karen it always comes back to the marathon.
Each marathon and training season is like a new adventure in self-discovery, learning how to improve efficiency, eliminate problems, and how to have even more fun along the way. Having the chance to share this passion with other people as a running coach has been a blessing and wonderful opportunity to make many new friends.
Amy Anderson
Amy Anderson has been running for over 20 years and continues to get stronger and faster. She has raced all sorts of distances, including many marathons -- Boston, Big Sur, Marine Corps, St. George and others. She completed several Ironman triathlons before hanging up her goggles and selling her bike to the highest bidder (but kept the cleated shoes, you know, just in case).
Amy retains her USA Triathlon coaching certification, but spends most of her time working with runners. She enjoys helping athletes of all levels and believes that through group workouts, many people are motivated to run farther and faster than they can on their own. She especially loves sharing the magic of negative splits, and so she encourages her athletes to "Start Easy, Finish Strong".
What do her athletes say?
I can't say enough good things about Amy. I am a better, smarter and more dedicated runner because of her.
Amy is tough and will push you. She's not outwardly warm and fuzzy. But, if you work hard, she'll love you and you'll know it.
I love Amy Anderson. She is a great teacher and I appreciate that she genuinely cares about her athletes and their development.
If you are consistent and work hard, Amy will be your biggest fan.
Amy has been my best Rogue coach so far!
Jennifer Howard-Brown
I always wanted to be a runner, but it wasn't until my late-20s that I actually took up the sport. Since then, I've completed 8 marathons in Austin, New York, San Francisco, San Jose and Dallas; a dozen half-marathon's; 2 triathlons; and countless 5k's and 10k's. Not a natural athlete, I continue to work hard at my training to improve my form, speed and overall performance. I am an eternal optimist and believe I have a lot of improving to do and that my best races are still ahead of me.
I especially love helping beginners jump-start their training. The Basic Training group is an excellent program to improve overall fitness while establishing a solid running habit and conquering a 5k (3.1 mi. race). I am continually inspired by watching beginners grow into athletes and accomplish running or fitness goals for the first time. My goal is to help new athletes meet their goals and find the joy in running.
Come run with us. You'll leave smiling. : )
(Blog: www.jennhb.wordpress.com)
Peri Kowal
Gotta run! I didn’t think I’d say that a decade ago, but then – only because I HAD to run to meet my goal of finishing a triathlon - I was unexpectedly bitten by the running bug. I coach because I love to see others surprise themselves at their ability to do something they never thought possible; to get to the point that they look forward to getting out for a run, whether short or long, because they’ll enjoy that awesome feeling of accomplishment at the end of a run or race. I find it very gratifying to share tips and tools learned both through experience & training that can quickly & positively impact your running and minimize discomfort. I have been coaching, advising, & studying runners & triathletes for 5 years and am an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and CPR/AED trained. I love to run with my groups when possible, and plan to attend many Saturday morning long runs. So join in! You can do it! Gotta run!
Dan-O Schellenberg
Coaching the Dallas Marathon group is the logical next step in my running endeavors. Seven years ago I took up running relatively late and completed my first marathon in Austin at the seasoned age of 38 with no group training and a respectable 4:06. Since then I have run in 9 marathon training groups like this one, completed 15 marathons, paced the 4:15 group for the Austin marathon the last three years, and just barely qualified for Boston '09. Last year, my buddies and buddetts decided to run the Las Vegas Marathon and we all convinced Rogue to open up this Dallas/Las Vegas program, and wallah, now I get to coach it! During the past 7 years I have learned a great deal about what to do to be successful, and just as importantly, what not to do. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with each of you as the season goes on and look forward to seeing each of you get everything you can out of this training and your marathon in December.
Russ Secker
I have coached Rogue marathon and 10K groups of all levels and abilities over the last 4 years.
My coaching philosophy: be consistent and build up very slowly; most importantly, avoid injury and burnout; set goals, but be flexible; “relax / float / cadence” – those are the only three Zen-like words you need to remember to run well; we’re not going to make money at this, so we might as well enjoy it; and don’t quit – ever!!!
I like to run with my group, especially on Saturday long runs, to get to know them, to watch them run “up close”, and to share their pain! I am competitive with myself and with trying to go for longer and longer distances, but I’m way past trying to crank out PRs. I believe in setting realistic goals and working hard to achieve them. Goals can take different forms – it doesn’t always just have to be about running faster times.
Running in Austin is a wonderful privilege that I never take for granted, not even on the hottest dog days of summer!
Russ grew up in England, and has lived in Austin since 2001. In recent years, he has switched from marathon to ultra distances. He finished 6th in the 2003 Tahoe Triple marathon. In 2005, he completed the Transe Gaule stage race (coast-to-coast France in 18 days, 40+ miles per day) in 137 hours. In 2007, he competed in the Deutschlandlauf - a similar (slightly tougher!) stage race across Germany, and finished 14th overall. Now he's training for the 2009 Trans Europe Footrace - 3,000 miles from Italy to Norway. More at secker.blogspot.com.
Russ is a former President of Austin Runners Club and Decker Challenge race director.
Geezer Collins
Coaching Bio
Why do I run? It’s cheaper than Prozac. Well, maybe not cheaper but a whole lot more fun! To read about my running and my personal quest to break the 3 hour mark for the marathon, check out my blog at http://geezerrunningamok.blogspot.com/.
Why do I coach? I gain personal motivation and satisfaction from being around other motivated people. Every year thousands run a marathon just to check it off that list of things to do in life. That’s how I started. As a Rogue Intermediate and Advanced coach, I’m working with runners for whom running has become more than just something to do. It has become something we are. That’s the part that I’m into. Helping runners identify and set goals, identify and overcome obstacles and in the process grow as runners and people. I personally set high goals and strive to reach them. I encourage my runners to challenge themselves likewise.
I don’t think there are many one-size-fits-all answers to running the marathon either. I believe marathon success comes from a long term commitment from the coach and athlete and sufficient patience to reveal the current limitations and seek ways to overcome them.
I will regularly run with my group on the long runs. I love the company of a group AND I love the freedom of a solitary run with time and space for contemplation and reflction. If this sounds like you, lets go run. - Geezer
Mark Enstone
Mark has always run. In school, he ran sprints and middle distances. As an adult, he has run 5k and 10k races regularly, and has the collection of t-shirts to show for it. While interest and participation in other sports came and went, running was a constant. He believes that everyone should be fit enough to get up off the couch and run a 5k. In 2005, Mark decided to train for the Austin Marathon with Rogue and hasn't stopped. In 2008, he requalified for Boston at the Austin Marathon, completed his first Ironman triathlon, and ran the Vancouver and St. George marathons.
Mark encourages his athletes to train safely and effectively, to enjoy the training process and the racing experience. A runner's goals can be complex and diverse, or straightforward and simple, and Mark strives to enable you to meet yours. While childishly simple at its core, running has many facets. From his long-distance and multi-sport background, Mark brings a belief that well prepared, well balanced athletes who learn as much as they can about those different facets -- hydration/nutrition, running posture, pacing, balanced musculature, for example -- are best prepared to achieve their goals and, most importantly, enjoy their running. Mark enthusiastically shares what he has learned.
Oh yeah, and he likes long moonlit walks along a sandy beach ...
Josh Hare
Josh is currently 27 years into his 3rd 100 year life cycle. The key he will tell you, is running. Since running around the soccer fields as a 5 year old, Josh has managed to excel in mediocrity in both Football and Baseball. Soccer maintained a better than average rating, but it was obvious that individual sports were the only chance at success. Since this realization, Josh has managed to survive everything from 5K to Ironman, and is currently training so that he can maintain his eating habits.
Motto:If you aren't smiling then you are dying!
Erik Stanley
A University of Texas four-year letterman and All-American in the 1500 in 3:41. Graduated with a degree in communication studies.
Previous experience as an in-home personal trainer for Citiflex.com. Focused on developing healthy and balanced diets with clients as well as providing them with unique and challenging workouts multiple times per week. I have been running trails since 16 and currently I am competing in the Rogue Trail Series. I am a passionate trail runner and look forward to assisting runners to develop and achieve their goals on the trail.
Joey Trimyer
After spending 10 years as a lifeguard (culminating in working as lifeguard supervisor at the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996) and many years of local 5K and 10K road races Joey competed in his first triathlon in 1997 and was hooked.
Several years and an Ironman finish later, Joey brings his enthusiasm for triathlon and its component disciplines to Rogue by coaching all levels of running, and cycling. His philosophy is that everyone, no matter their ability level, has room to improve and that the best place to do that is inside a nurturing group workout environment.
In 2006 Joey was the president of Austin Triathletes and now serves on the board of that organization. JoseGringo Blog
Nedra Bray
I got a later start on this whole active thing than some people, but thanks to Rogue I have done things I'd never have thought possible. It started with a 5K in 2002 and got progressively longer and more challenging from there. Since then I've completed several 1/2 marathons, triathlons of varying distances including a 1/2 Ironman and 4 marathons. Last fall Rogue even helped me reach my goal of qualifying for Boston. I'm always looking for something new to do and usually in a new place. I think a marathon is the best excuse to plan a vacation!
I've coached the Motive 1/2 marathon program, a 10K program and Iron Chicks. This year will be my first year coaching the AT&T Half Marathon training.
Cindy Henges
Cindy began running distance events in jr high after failing miserably at the hurdles. Since then she has run competitively with no success.
She ran collegiately for Baylor where she lettered in Cross Country and Track all 4 (or 5 yrs). She competed in the Div I NCAA National Cross Country Events in '97 & '98 & her teams were ranked 18th and 8th in the nation respectively.
After college she moved up to the marathon & dabbled in triathlon. Over the years she has completed 3 IM Triathlons including Canada, AZ & Coeur D’Alene & a number of marathons. She has also competed in numerous sprint,olympic and half IM distance triathlons.
Her 1st love continues to be running & she has completed too many 5k,10k,1/2 marathon, marathon and trail running events to list.
She has coached for Rogue since 2000 and has worked with high school & college runners.
When she’s not running you can find her at Barton Springs.
Dr. Z Zelinski
Dr. Zelinski graduated cum laude from Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, Texas, where he completed his Doctorate degree and internship in Chiropractic Medicine. He was inducted in the Omega Psi Honor Society after he graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Dr. Zelinski was an All-American gymnast in high school and college and was a four year cheerleader at the University of Texas. He has coached competitive gymnastics and cheerleading for 12 years. During this time he has served as the team physician for a number of gymnastics and cheerleading organizations. Dr Zelinski and his staff have been a common sight at many events in the Austin area. Dr. Zelinski is full body certified in Active Release Technique (ART) and has been a treating doctor at the Ironman World Triathlon Championships for several years. He has treated world class athletes from all over the country and while he specializes in triathletes, cyclists and runners, he has also treated PGA tour players, Olympic Weightlifters and weekend warriors in the Austin area. Dr. Zelinski is the only Biomechanics Certified doctor in the Central Texas area. He dedicates his practice to musculoskeletal and neurological disorders with an emphasis on sports injuries and pediatric sport related disorders. His hobbies include mountain biking, water sports and snowboarding.
Robin Bostick
I started running in college as a way to stay in shape. I love that there is always room for improvement and I can always challenge myself to accomplish new goals. The satisfaction I receive from coaching is helping others meet their goals. It is such a rewarding moment to watch my athletes cross the finish line with a huge smile on their face and know that I helped them do it. I want to share the passion I have for running with others.
My biggest accomplishment is being a mother to five kids and being able to set a good example for them. What began as something I did to stay in shape has turned out to be so much more than that. Running keeps me physically and mentally fit!
Scott Carden
My running career began in 2000 while finishing graduate school at North Carolina State University. I began coaching for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team ‘N Training program in 2003. In 2006, I accepted an opportunity to join Rogue as a coach, and have since completed several programs as a coach and participant.
My approach to coaching is to help each athlete determine their goals and support them in doing so. Success is defined differently for everyone. Regardless the goal, the challenge is always the same: to push yourself to YOUR limit. I am passionate about the sport and the benefits you gain from pushing those limits, the connection you gain with a community of runners, and the tenacity that comes with the miles. It amazes me that a sport that only requires you to put one foot in front of the other offers such a challenge with immense rewards!
I hope to see you out on the trail! Until then, run strong and persevere!
Lorrie Council
In the spring/summer I coach the women's triathlon classes and fall/winter I coach for Rogue’s Austin half marathon program. I enjoy coaching beginners. My groups often include people with a range of abilities/goals so I usually provide a range of workouts. I try to know the athletes in my classes and how running fits into their lives to help them achieve their goals. In the 5+ years that I’ve been coaching with Rogue, I’ve been blessed to meet many interesting and diverse people – all united by running! For me, running is a multi-dimensional passion – it is both difficult yet rewarding – it allows me to be introspective, make improvements and push, but also to respect who I am and where I’m at. As a side benefit, running has enabled me to know Austin at the street level – I rarely get lost and I’m really good with maps! In addition to marathon training (St. George, UT '09), I also practice yoga on a daily basis – it's a good complement to running, work, and life in general. Breathe deeply, run well.
Bobby Garcia
What do you coach?
Beginners, First Timer Marathoners
What is your coaching philosophy?
Being authentic and genuine in my strong commitment to help and support an athlete through a journey of physical, mental and emotional discovery. Training for and running a marathon takes commitment – real commitment – on the part of an athlete. A coach has to be equally committed to that athlete.
What do you think is the most important thing about learning how to run/training?
You will have your good running days and you will have your bad running days. Happens to us all because “life” happens. The more focused, disciplined and committed an athlete is to the long term goal of running a marathon the easier it is to overcome and work through the inevitable valleys that are on the other side of the peaks.
How long have you been working with Rogue?
With Rogue – working with them as an athlete from the time Rogue started.
As Rogue coach – three years
What would you tell a newcomer if they asked you about yourself as a coach?
I’m passionate about coaching and have a very strong desire to help athletes reach their potential as marathon runners. I communicate often with the athletes in my group, and feel that my personality style is one that others find easy to connect with.
Are you competitive? Do you expect others to be?
I am competitive and expect athletes to run/train at a level they feel they have given their very best.
Why do you run?
I run because for me running feeds my hunger for spiritual, physical, mental, and relationship building needs. After now having a number of marathons my finishing time goals have changed, but the needs that running provides are unchanged. I truly love the gifts that running has brought to me all of these years.
Liz Freeman
I've been coaching cycling for the Iron Chicks and Rogue Women's Tri training for 3 years. I've also coached swimming.
This is my 5th year of doing triathlons & road racing, with a little trail running too. I've run 2 marathons, 7 half-marathons, done 4 half-Ironman triathlons, and a bunch of 10k's, sprint & olympic tri's. I love sharing my experience and knowledge with others! While not an expert, I'm especially interested in nutrition and the mental side of training & racing.
Claire Secker
Claire got into running many years ago when trying to get in some "me" time away from 3 little children. She decided she liked it, and met some great people along the way. At first she stuck to 5 & 10K's as she didn't have more time to train. Now as a lady of leisure she trains and competes avidly. In 2007, she became a grandma and marathon PR'd - both in the same year! 2008 will be her "Ironman Year".
Jay Hilscher
Jay took up running his junior year in high school. It was a rough first XC season, but he liked it for some reason! He went on to run collegiately at Hillsdale College (MI), where he had the wonderfully good fortune of meeting
his wife, Joy. They now have been married for 12 years and have 5 children.
Jay has enjoyed running over a range of distances with PRs of 4:14 in the mile, 2:27 in the marathon, and 16 hours for 74 miles. While he certainly has enjoyed the competitive side of running as well as the usual associated
health benefits, he says he appreciates running most for the many friendships he's made with running as the backdrop.
Now, Jay is a Race Director for the Texas Independence Relay (www.TexasIndependenceRelay.com
Scott McIntyre
About 10 years ago, I got recruited by a friend to work the sign-up table at the May Fair 5k in Georgetown. As thanks, I got a cotton t-shirt and a free race entry. I struggled to a 21-minute 5k on a short course and surprisingly won third place in the 35-39 year old age group. The same friend talked me into joining Austin Fit with him, and nine months later, I unexpectedly qualified for the Boston Marathon. By the time I actually ran it the following year, I was in lousy shape again and limped across the finish line in 3 hours 38 minutes. The next year, I broke 3 hours for the first time, which is still my fondest running memory. Since then, I’ve ran another 10 marathons, including a PR of 2:44:46 at the Motorola marathon in 2003 and have led the 3 hour pace group at the last four Austin marathons.
Peter Dolan
Peter assists with Nine 2 Five Emerson Training.
Holly McKee
I started coaching for Rogue in 2006, after deciding that a real job wasn't for me. I've had lots of fun helping others reach their goals of running a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon.
I believe we're out there to have fun. Most of have jobs and families. Running is something that compliments our lives. My philosophy is that when running stops being fun and feels like a chore it's time a brake. Maybe just a day or two is takes.
I'm also a swim coach for Rogue and a non-competitive kids team. Every once in awhile during drills I'll slip up and say "swimmer on you mark."
Silke Morin
Silke Morin coaches our Half & full marathon program in Circle C area. It is one of our all levels programs.
What is your coaching philosophy
My job is to help you reach your full potential as a runner. I will challenge you and guide you, sharing with you my own experiences as a runner and my knowledge and love of running. I will be encouraging but I will not hold your hand. We both have a responsibility in your success.
What do you think is the most important thing about learning how to run/training?
Be committed. Training does not come easily or without hard work.
How long have you been coaching?
3 years
What other skills do you have (i.e. massage therapist, certified to teach other things, cyclist, swimmer, etc.)?
I do not coach anything other than running. I have broken both arms cycling and sustained a closed head injury roller blading, so I have to keep my feet planted firmly on the ground.
What would you tell a newcomer if they asked you about yourself as a coach?
Training for the first time can be intimidating (the drills, the long runs, the clothing!), but I want to help you come to love running like I do and feel good about your training experience.
Are you competitive? Do you expect others to be?
I am competitive but I tend to compete against myself (Can I improve my time? Can I do this last lap as fast as the first?). I do not expect competitiveness in my athletes, but I do think one gets better as a runner by pushing his/her limits, and that typically comes out of a sense of competition, although not exclusively.
Why do you run?
Running keeps me grounded. It keeps me physically and psychologically fit. I am a better person when I run and running is an integral part of who I am.
Sydney Pitt
I'm coaching the cycling program for Iron Chicks 2009. My background is cycling and running. I love triathlon, marathons, and anything challenging. I'm studying to be a Registered Dietitian. I strive to improve the well being of others through exercise, a positive attitude, and a healthy lifestyle. I Hope to see you out on a ride or run!
Ginny Rohlich
I coach running for the Ironchicks triathlon class and half-marathon training for beginners. As a person who didnt get into running or triathlon until my mid 40's, I strongly believe that it's never too late to begin a great exercise program that will improve both your mental and physical health.
My philosophy is that running should be fun, otherwise you probably aren't going to continue doing it. I strongly encourage people in my groups to find good running buddies. These are the folks who will get you up and out of bed for your long runs! I have been involved with Ironchicks since its beginning and have coached a couple of half-marathon classes for Rogue.
I consider myself a person who is not necessarily competitive but always ready to try hard. And that is what I would expect from others. I want people I coach to know that I sincerely believe that if they follow the program, they will be successful. I would like to give them that confidence, too.
Ben Himes
Ben Himes has been practicing personal training for 6 years and is certified through APEX, ACE and the ISSA. Ben has traveled around the world working with Olympic athletes in Europe, pro-surfers on Oahu’s North Shore, AVP volleyball players, US track and field champions, as well as many young aspiring athletes, and has studied under Shoot-Fighting champion, Mauy Thai, and Jujitsu master Arthur Murray. This wide range of experience leads to an integrative and unique approach to training for Ben and his clients, involving learning and lifestyle choices which lead to improvements in overall fitness, energy level, well-being and performance, ultimately resulting in the client’s independence from the personal trainer.
Allison Macsas
Allison has been a competitive runner and mileage addict since the age of 15, when she discovered that she was much better at cross country than at basketball (and enjoyed it a lot more too!) She went on to be a state-ranked high school runner and a three-time All American while competing for the University of Tampa, where she still holds several school records. She just spent a year in SE Asia indulging her second passion, travel, and has returned to Austin ready to train hard and race harder (and more thankful than ever for running trails, organized traffic patterns and hot showers!). She works in the Rogue office doing a little bit of everything and is looking forward to moving into the coaching realm where she can share her love of this incredible sport and help others surpass their goals!
Lori Plicque
Lori coaches with Karen Smith at Anderson High School.
Brigitte Pruett
Growing up in France (long time ago), girls did not participate in sports then, they took Home Econ. while boys did sports. I started running in my 40's to relieve stress and get in shape. I ran my first marathon in 1992 (San Antonio) and was hooked. I have ran all the Austin Marathons so far. Also ran Boston, Dallas and few others and planning on doing several more.
I really enjoy coaching and helping beginning runners achieve their goal, getting to the starting line and having fun on the way there. One of the best reward of coaching is seeing the runners excitement when they surpass their own expectation and realize that they "CAN DO IT".
To Be Announced
To Be, or "Toby", as he's affectionately known, has been coaching with Rogue since its inception. Toby's experience spans not only sport, but entertainment as well, as he's headlined for some of the greatest rock and roll acts of all time, from Jimi Hendrix to Justin Timberlake.
Unfortunately, Toby has never actually coached a class, since he is usually replaced by a coach that actually exists.
