Central New York

Our experienced, certified Team In Training^® (TNT) coaches are dedicated to seeing you cross the finish line of your event!  Read on to find out more about their background.

Ed Griffin-Nolan and Maureen Clark - North Team Coaches

Harland Bigelow - South Team Coach
Harland is an accomplished runner and a prominent member of the running community in the Ithaca/Cortland/Binghamton area.  His background includes four years of service with the U.S. Marine Corps. He works at the State University of New York College at Cortland.  Harland has been running for more than 20 years and has participated in more than 50+ marathons, completing the Boston and the Marine Corps marathons in less than three hours.  Harland states that his greatest accomplishment in life has been raising five children and his marriage of 40 years.

Monica Thomas, South Team Assistant Coach
Monica ran her first marathon as a Team in Training participant at Disney on January 12, 2003. Because of her experience with Team In Training, Monica has served as an assistant coach for several years, particularly in the Ithaca area. When she is not running, Monica works for the Ithaca school system.

Jim Opgenorth, Cycle Coach
Jim is a past Team In Training participant with much enthusiasm and intensity to share with fellow cyclists. Jim was a collegiate athlete and has been active in sports throughout his life. He has completed America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, the Sea Gull Century, and two Marathons with Team In Training. Jim enjoys riding with new and experienced cyclists, and encourages all cyclists to enjoy their ride and make new friends along the way!

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