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Our Coaches
LEXINGTON COACHES
Martin Bess (RUN)
Years Involved w/ TNT: I Assisted TNT head coaches for 6 years before becoming head coach.
Years as TNT coach: 4 years
TNT events completed: None
Why I?m involved: I am passionate about running and always made time to run. Running became part of my life in 1972 during High School. I started keeping a log June 1980 logging over 80,000 miles. My first marathon was in 1984 completed in 2 hours 42 minutes. I use to race 20 or more times a year mostly 5Ks or 10Ks. I am much slower now but I still enjoy running and thru TNT have found a passion for coaching and working with others to help them reach their goal. I can?t always be there physically but I get a thrill and celebrate when each one crosses the finish line.
Mary Menson (RUN)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 6 yrs
Years as TNT coach: 6 yrs (off and on : )
TNT events completed: Derby mini, San Diego, San Francisco (as coach)
Why I?m involved: Great cause. Wonderful people. Thrill to see how the participant?s hard work in both fundraising and training effects them and others. Life changing!
Carole Schoo (WALK)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 8. Participant in 1997. I was the walk Coach in Lexington from 1998 - 2002. I returned in 4/2010 - present.
Years as TNT coach: 7
TNT events completed: Honolulu Marathon in 1997 and 1999.
Why I?m involved: It filled a void after my mother died from colon cancer. I know it is for a very good cause and most of the money raised actually goes where it is supposed to.
Susan B Cox (TRI)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 11 years?
Years as TNT coach:11 years?
TNT events completed: Only coached (2 seasons a year for 11 years)
Why I?m involved: I am committed to the cause...I love coaching..and I want to help find a CURE!!
Eric Eisiminger (CYCLE)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 5 years
Years as TNT coach: 1
TNT events completed: El Tour de Tucson, Fletcher Flyer (2 times), America?s Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Why I?m involved: At first, I joined TNT to challenge myself with completing a century bike ride. I always knew the value of physical training but that first season allowed me to understand the value of participation as a whole. The greater value was the help that I was providing to families affected by blood cancers. This realization of the ?Greater Good? has motivated me to continue providing help and support to blood cancer victims in the best way that I can. I still enjoy the physical challenges but now I do it with a greater sense of pride in my participation in Team in Training.
Martin Bess (RUN)
Years Involved w/ TNT: I Assisted TNT head coaches for 6 years before becoming head coach.
Years as TNT coach: 4 years
TNT events completed: None
Why I?m involved: I am passionate about running and always made time to run. Running became part of my life in 1972 during High School. I started keeping a log June 1980 logging over 80,000 miles. My first marathon was in 1984 completed in 2 hours 42 minutes. I use to race 20 or more times a year mostly 5Ks or 10Ks. I am much slower now but I still enjoy running and thru TNT have found a passion for coaching and working with others to help them reach their goal. I can?t always be there physically but I get a thrill and celebrate when each one crosses the finish line.
Mary Menson (RUN)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 6 yrs
Years as TNT coach: 6 yrs (off and on : )
TNT events completed: Derby mini, San Diego, San Francisco (as coach)
Why I?m involved: Great cause. Wonderful people. Thrill to see how the participant?s hard work in both fundraising and training effects them and others. Life changing!
Carole Schoo (WALK)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 8. Participant in 1997. I was the walk Coach in Lexington from 1998 - 2002. I returned in 4/2010 - present.
Years as TNT coach: 7
TNT events completed: Honolulu Marathon in 1997 and 1999.
Why I?m involved: It filled a void after my mother died from colon cancer. I know it is for a very good cause and most of the money raised actually goes where it is supposed to.
Susan B Cox (TRI)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 11 years?
Years as TNT coach:11 years?
TNT events completed: Only coached (2 seasons a year for 11 years)
Why I?m involved: I am committed to the cause...I love coaching..and I want to help find a CURE!!
Eric Eisiminger (CYCLE)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 5 years
Years as TNT coach: 1
TNT events completed: El Tour de Tucson, Fletcher Flyer (2 times), America?s Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Why I?m involved: At first, I joined TNT to challenge myself with completing a century bike ride. I always knew the value of physical training but that first season allowed me to understand the value of participation as a whole. The greater value was the help that I was providing to families affected by blood cancers. This realization of the ?Greater Good? has motivated me to continue providing help and support to blood cancer victims in the best way that I can. I still enjoy the physical challenges but now I do it with a greater sense of pride in my participation in Team in Training.
LOUISVILLE COACHES
Aaron Withrow (Run)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 4
Years as TNT coach: First Year
TNT events completed: Disney Marathon, Derby Festival Marathon, Bourbon Chase Relay
Why I?m involved: To help make a difference! I love the cause, I love the people and I love the TEAM dynamic, GO TEAM!!
Valerie Briones-Pryor (Run)
"I am inspired by the people of Team in Training. The participants, alumni, staff, coaches & mentors. And most importantly, the patients & Honored Heroes".
Susan Lancaster (RUN)
"In 1997 I joined Team in Training to raise funds in honor of my son, Bradly, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in 1989. He is still cancer free after I completed a couple of TNT marathons. I became a mentor for the program and the TNT run coach. I currently try to fundraise for 1 or 2 events a year as a participant".
Tammy Gillenwaters (RUN)
"I love the mission and the wonderful people I've met through Team in Training. The pleasure I receive watching the participants training and getting stronger each week and crossing the finish line of their event with such a feeling of accomplishment gives me a deep pleasure that keeps me wanting to coach season after season. I'm very honored and proud to be part of an organization that has made such a difference in saving lives and improving the quality of life for Blood Cancer Survivors".
Teresa Saborsky (Walking coach, Triathlons/Century (participant)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 12
Years as TNT coach: 10
TNT events completed: Can't remember them all but here are a few: Louisville Marathon (2000), Mayor's Midnight Sun Alaska, Columbus (01), Disney, San Diego, Virginia Beach (02), Marine Corps (03) , El Tour de Tucson (04), Memphis in May Triathlon, San Diego (05), Nation's Triathlon (11)
Why I?m involved: I've met amazing people through this program, both participants and Honored Heroes. And those who have become Memory Heroes. They have helped show me how to make the most of my life and how important it is to live it to the fullest. I want to give back and this is one of the best ways I know how. Being a coach for the Team in Training program is more than an honor, it's a gift.
Chris Dunn (Walk)
"Great Organization - Great People - Great Cause"
Mike Jotautas (TRI)
Dee Schreur (TRI)
Aaron Withrow (Run)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 4
Years as TNT coach: First Year
TNT events completed: Disney Marathon, Derby Festival Marathon, Bourbon Chase Relay
Why I?m involved: To help make a difference! I love the cause, I love the people and I love the TEAM dynamic, GO TEAM!!
Valerie Briones-Pryor (Run)
"I am inspired by the people of Team in Training. The participants, alumni, staff, coaches & mentors. And most importantly, the patients & Honored Heroes".
Susan Lancaster (RUN)
"In 1997 I joined Team in Training to raise funds in honor of my son, Bradly, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in 1989. He is still cancer free after I completed a couple of TNT marathons. I became a mentor for the program and the TNT run coach. I currently try to fundraise for 1 or 2 events a year as a participant".
Tammy Gillenwaters (RUN)
"I love the mission and the wonderful people I've met through Team in Training. The pleasure I receive watching the participants training and getting stronger each week and crossing the finish line of their event with such a feeling of accomplishment gives me a deep pleasure that keeps me wanting to coach season after season. I'm very honored and proud to be part of an organization that has made such a difference in saving lives and improving the quality of life for Blood Cancer Survivors".
Teresa Saborsky (Walking coach, Triathlons/Century (participant)
Years Involved w/ TNT: 12
Years as TNT coach: 10
TNT events completed: Can't remember them all but here are a few: Louisville Marathon (2000), Mayor's Midnight Sun Alaska, Columbus (01), Disney, San Diego, Virginia Beach (02), Marine Corps (03) , El Tour de Tucson (04), Memphis in May Triathlon, San Diego (05), Nation's Triathlon (11)
Why I?m involved: I've met amazing people through this program, both participants and Honored Heroes. And those who have become Memory Heroes. They have helped show me how to make the most of my life and how important it is to live it to the fullest. I want to give back and this is one of the best ways I know how. Being a coach for the Team in Training program is more than an honor, it's a gift.
Chris Dunn (Walk)
"Great Organization - Great People - Great Cause"
Mike Jotautas (TRI)
Dee Schreur (TRI)
