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Suncoast
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Tampa, FL 33607
Tampa, FL 33607
Suncoast Coaches
The Training
Team In Training® provides participants with a non-competitive, comprehensive training program that prepares athletes to compete in run, walk, cycle or triathlon endurance events.
The training program is designed and implemented by experienced and certified coaches. The training consists of a personal daily workout schedule, as well as, opportunities to train with a group. Team sports clinics will cover such topics as swimming, biking, running and walking form, as well as, nutrition, injury prevention, event day strategy, and clothing & equipment selection.
The program takes new athletes with a minimal base of training, and builds them up gradually over the course of the program to near race distance over the course of the season, tapering the training off 2-3 weeks prior to the event weekend.
The coaches serve as a resource and expert advisor, throughout the training season. Participants are encouraged to contact their coach anytime they have a question or concern about their event or training.
Meet our Coaches:
Lyle Jacon, Head Coach
Coach Lyle has been with Team Suncoast since 2009. He is a survivor and alumni of the Michigan TNT chapter,as well. Lyle has helped hundreds of TNT teammates cross their finish lines. His most recent TNT team included a 19 year survivor who qualified for the Boston Marathon. He was even on the one of the cover's of Runner's World Magazine's July issue!
Lyle's Favorite Quote: "FIREPOWER" & "You're AWESOME!"
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Teresa Kurfiss, Hillsborough Run/Walk Coach
Coach Teresa has been with Team Suncoast since 2007. She first started as a participant, then captain, then as assistant coach under Coach Lyle. Most recently, Teresa has been head coaching the Disney Princess Team. Her favorite part of coaching is helping the beginner get from mile 1 to 13.1 or 26.2!
Teresa's Favorite Quote: "We're Cool."
Sherrie Mauzy, Hernando Run/Walk Coach
Coach Sherrie is a veteran alumni with Team Suncoast. She, most recently, participated in the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco, CA. Coach Sherrie is currently training and fundraising for the Mayor's Midnight Run in Anchorage, Alaska. Her favorite aspect of Team In Training is being able to help those inflicted with blood cancer.
Sherrie's Favorite Quote: "I may not be able to research a cure, but I can run for one."
Gene White, Triathlon & Cycle Coach
Coach Gene has been with Team In Training for several years. He trained & fundraised last year for St. Anthon'ys Triathlon as a participant and has been coaching for Suncoast ever since! His TNT fundraising dollars, years ago, went to fun the research for his grandson's current treatment of A.L.L.
Gene's Favorite Quote: "Anyone can tri!"
"Many times, the things that get in the way are the "little things" that you aren't supposed to sweat! (well, that's what I've "heard" :-)) If life is trying to get in the way, you have the trump card, a bigger goal that you ARE going to achieve - you ARE going to make it through your race and you ARE going to help those with blood cancers. And, those little things that are getting in the way? Think about the fact that for most of you those little things ARE NOT - "I spent three hours in the chemo chair", or "my bones really ache because I had to administer a shot of neupogen into my own stomach while at work so that I am ready for my next round of chemo" or, "the doc says I have to stay away from people because my immune systems are down" - as a matter of fact, this is exactly the reason WHY you ARE going to get out the door and do your run, right?"
