DC Fit Coaches
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Jim Kreutel info@dcfit.netIs an avid runner that enjoys marathon coaching and running competitively in local and national events. Currently a member of three local running clubs and is CPR/AED and Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid Certified. Personal running accomplishments include: A marathon PR of 3:10 ; Several Top-25 finishes in 10Ks, half marathons and marathons; and qualifying for four Boston Marathons. Previous program/coaching experience includes:
2006-07 ACF Spring Marathon Training Program 2003-06 Potomac River Run Marathon Training Program (Winter program) 2004-05 Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partners Training Program 2003 NACOA Marine Corps Marathon Training Program 2003 Official DC Marathon Training Program 2002 MS Strider’s Marine Corps Marathon Training Program 2001 Team-in-Training. |
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Colleen Lester Head Coach A lifelong runner that has made running a career... Colleen is employed with our equipment partner, Pacers! A Mom of a toddler, but still manages keep up with her running! Colleen has completed 5 marathons and Her PR is 3:50. She plans to run the Marine Corps in the fall and have run many of half marathons, 10 milers, 10ks and 5ks. Previous coaching experience includes coaching underprivileged middle and high school students in the Los Angeles to run the Los Angeles Marathon. Colleen will be bringing her advanced training techniques and equipment knowledge to the DCFIT coaching team! | |
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Dave Schwalbe Head Coach Dave has run 16 marathons since 1994. Marathon all over the country: Duluth-MN, Alaska, Chicago, Disney, Twin Cities, Marine Corps. His degree is in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Cardiac Science. He’s CPR/AED and First Aid certified. His marathon PR is a 3:30 and has completed numerous half marathons, 10K’s and 5K’s. Dave has also coached runners to reach their goals in popular programs such as Team-in-Training. | |
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Jackie Kascic Head Coach Jackie started running in 1997, but didn’t truly enjoy running until she began running longer distances. She ran her first marathon in 2008, and has completed six marathons (National, Twin Cities, Napa, Baltimore, Marine Corp, and Fredrick) and a 50k along with numerous half marathons. Jackie earned her coaching certification from the Road Runners Club of America in 2009. She is also certified in CPR/AED and First Aid. Jackie is looking forward to helping people reach their running goals. She wants to help people find the same passion for running that she has. She has a special interest in helping runners achieve new heights and new distances. She wants to give back to the running community. | |
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Jenn Gill Head Coach Jenn discovered her love for running in the 8th grade. Since then, Jenn has completed several 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and triathlons. She has completed 7 marathons so far (Marine Corps twice, Frederick twice, New York City, Chicago and Walt Disney World) and this year, Jenn will be making her ultramarathon debut. Jenn serves as the Director of Marketing for Fleet Feet Sports, Gaithersburg and as an RRCA-certified distance running coach, coaches both individual and groups of runners. In addition, Jenn coaches and sits on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run of Montgomery County. You’ll usually find her cheering on her runners, helping her husband train for one of his triathlons, chasing after their 4-year old marathoner-in-training and living life one pair of running shoes at a time. One of the main reasons Jenn began coaching was because she finds true joy in helping others reach their goals. She feels privileged to be a part of his or her journey. Jenn looks forward to working with DC Fit and helping others run like Rock Stars! | |
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Eric Phillips Head Coach Eric started running after High School, but didn\'t run in his first race until he was 40! Since then, he has completed six marathons (Washington DC, Richmond, Marine Corps, Chicago and the \'06 and \'07 Boston Marathons) In addition, Eric has completed several half marathons and 5K\'s, 8K\'s, 10K\'s. In 2007, Eric earned his coaching certifications from USA Track & Field and Road Runners Club of America, as well as CPR and First Aid certifications. Eric often asks, “Why are you running this year?” We all know why the elites run. They actually have a chance to win, but what about the rest of us? I recently read that just over 400,000 people signed up for marathons in 2007, and most of them had very little chance of actually winning their race. Those are the runners that interest me the most. Those of us who are out there achieving a major life goal, a new PR or just trying to get to the finish line so they can say they\'ve done so. Eric is looking forward to meeting more runners from around the Metro area, and working with Jim and the rest of the DCFIT team to help YOU get across the finish line in 2008! | |
Health Team
Dr. Carrie Welch
Dr. Carrie Welch received her doctorate of chiropractic from the Southern California University of Health Science in December of 1998. Upon graduation, she took a position as an instructor in the SCUHS Clinical Orthopedics and Neurology and Chiropractic Procedures departments, and as a teaching assistant in the school's clinic.
Dr. Carrie Welch has been serving the northern virginia area since January of 2000 in her Reston clinic, Comfort Chiropractic.
Dr. Welch specializes in the care of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal conditions including postural and sports related injuries. She uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of her patients, combining the very best diagnostic equipment, hands-on-technique, and state of the art physiotherapy procedures. Dr. Welch is able to help you accelerate and/or maintain the overall balance your body to enhance your athletic performance and help you feel your very best.
Education:
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Science
- Clinical Internship, Whittier Chiropractic Health Center
Licensure:
- Virginia Licensed
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Parts I, II, III, and IV and physiotherapy
Memberships & Associations:
- American Chiropractic Association
- Virginia Chiropractic
- Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce: Ambassador
- Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist
Rebecca Mohning, MS,RD,LD
Rebecca Mohning M.S., R.D., L.D. is a sports and wellness dietitian, certified personal trainer, and public speaker. She has devoted her life to health, nutrition, and fitness. Rebecca has her own nutrition consulting business and enjoys conducting workshops on nutrition and wellness for fitness facilities, businesses, universities, and sports teams. Rebecca has appeared in local news shows and programs, magazines, and newspapers.
She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and her Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State University. She also has a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Rebecca is a spokesperson for Diet to Go, and she does nutrition counseling for Sports Club LA, Cardiology Associates, George Washington University’s Weight Management Center and the GWU Athletic Department located in Washington, DC. She specializes in weight management, performance nutrition, and eating disorders. She currently teaches in the Undergraduate and Graduate Department of Exercise Science at George Washington University.
