I began running for fitness to improve my team sports of volleyball, basketball and softball in High School. My senior year in high school I started running more consistently for fitness and fell in love with the freedom to run outside, smell the fresh, clean country air and think about all I wanted to do and achieve. I continued running for fitness along with teaching group exercise classes, spinning and Pilates through college. After school I moved to Chicago, continued teaching and running and met my husband Rob who was a competitive Ironman Triathlete. My love for running grew because of Rob. I began training for races and learned all I could about running and triathlon. We started a small triathlon club and lead many fitness enthusiast and spin class members to Triathlon. I soon took the Ironman plunge and have never looked back.

I have been working with triathletes, marathoners, Spin, Pilates and aerobics class members for over a decade. Professionally I focus on coaching triathletes and marathon runners and personally I focus on long course triathlon racing. I am an Elite Ironman Triathlete qualifying for The World Championships in Hawaii in 2005 and 2007 along with the 70.3 World Championships in 2007.

I love endurance training, pushing my body and meeting other endurance athletes who share similar passions and ideals. I hope to continue to spread my knowledge and passion for health, fitness and wellness to all those I meet!

I have created several fitness DVDs and more are on their way. I believe in finding quality, effective and efficient workouts for my athletes to help them stay fit and healthy in their busy everyday life.

I created Energy Fitness Coaching to help others reach their fitness goals. My energy, passion and commitment is contagious and motivating. As Coach Kelly of Energy Fitness Coaching, LLC, I am a resource for information, experience and inspiration. I hope to help you!

Our new “Ask Coaching Kelly” section at runnerslounge.com is a great way to get questions answered and find motivation. We are looking forward to working with you!

Current Goals:
I hope to have a successful 2008 Ironman Season personally and professionally. I will be racing with several of my athletes all over the country and in Canada and I’m looking forward to the fun and excitement of seeing my athletes improve. After the World Championships in Hawaii this October, I will shift gears a bit and focus on beginning our family?

After my first Child I would like to focus on marathon running, do the Boston Marathon and ½ Iron distance races. After our children are a little older I would like to get back into Ironman?

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