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1st Marathon
Staff
- Brian
Collins - Director of Achieve Fitness - 1st Marathon
- Nick
Goodman - Director of 1st Triathlon / Durapulse
- Kevin
Collins - Elite Programs - Pro Marathon
1st
Marathon Coaches:
- Holly
Miller, Chiffon Harger
- Michael
Fiebiger, Janel Gillies
- Ed
Jelmberg, Jen Hazel
- Carla Lohn,
Barry Redmen
- Melissa
Pearce, Melissa Sandell
- Julie
Maddox, Jeannie Armstrong
- Dean
Shearer, Austin Weiss
1st Triathlon Staff
- Nick
Goodman - Director of Training
- Advanced
Training Head Coach / Durapulse
- Chris
Aikman - Glendale / Peoria Head Swim Coach
- Dave
Julian - Mesa Head Swim Coach
- Dave Chen
- Mesa Head Swim Coach
- Simon
Percy - Tempe Head Swim Coach
- Temujin
Gold - Scottsdale Head Swim Coach
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Brian Collins
Founder and Director
of
Training Programs
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BS, MBA Syracuse University, Le Moyne College,
1988-1995
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Member USATF, USA Running
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International Sports Sciences Association, CFT
Certification, 1997
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Accomplished Coach and Trainer:
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Trainer to over 7,000 Marathon/ Triathlon 1st
time finishers
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Coach to Kevin Collins, 1st American Finisher at
the 100th Running of the Boston Marathon in 1996
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Health/ Fitness and Motivational Public Speaker
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Fitness Interviews in the following
Publications: Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, 101 Magazine, Sun Times
Magazine, SWEAT Magazine, Fitness Plus Magazine and more
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Accomplished Multidiscipline Athlete:
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17 x Marathon Finisher
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Ironman Finisher
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3 X Boston Marathon Finisher
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2 X Gold Medal Winner - Grand Canyon State Games
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6 X Empire State Games Medallist
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2 x US Olympic Trials Qualifier
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Multi Sport Athlete, Instructor and Coach - Bodybuilding,
Gymnastics, Soccer, Track and Field, Shotokan Karate, Aikido, Wrestling,
Triathlon, Mountain Biking, Road Running and Cross Country
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Achieved Double Bodyweight Bench Press (320lbs
at 160lbs. body weight)
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Expert in weight management, strength
training, nutrition, motivation, and injury prevention
Brian
Collins, the Founder of both 1st Marathon and 1st Triathlon is a lifelong,
accomplished athlete and personal trainer in multiple disciplines.
 With a true
passion for helping other achieve personal and athletic achievement, and
with help from his superior coaching staff, 1st Marathon - 1st Triathlon
has helped over 7,000 athletes reach the finish
line for the 1st time.
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Brian's training
philosophy can be summarized on the belief that the mind is the greatest
tool to unlocking any athletes performance, Elite or 1st timer. The body
is only limited by what we believe....
Recently featured
in Sun Wellness, the Arizona Republic, The Tribune, and numerous TV and
Radio programs, 1st Marathon and 1st Triathlon has become the largest,
most successful group training program in Arizona's history.
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Kevin Collins
Elite Running - New York Coach
Recent
Performances:
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2003 IAAF
World Marathon Championships - 1st American Male Finisher
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2003
Mercedes Marathon - 2nd Overall 2:15:32
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2002 Valley
of the Sun Marathon -1st Overall 2:17:31
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2001 LA
Marathon - 1st American, 6th Overall 2:17:47
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2001 Long
Beach Half-Marathon - 1st Overall 1:04:49
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2001 New
York City Marathon - 5th American 2:21
Personal Bests
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Marathon:
2:15:32 (Mercedes Marathon)
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Half-Marathon: 1:04:49 (Long Beach)
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10K: 30:12
(Kingston Classic)
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5K: 14:28 (NCAA
Div III Indoor Track & Field Championships)
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Professional Marathon Runner, Kevin Collins
currently is a vital assest to our team.
Kevin has
dedicated more than a decade to the pursuit of an Olympic team berth.
Kevin's past affiliations includes tutelage under the famed Kenyan Coach,
Dr. Gabriele Rose and the FILA US Discovery Program in addition to the
Nike Indiana Invaders, Syracuse Chargers Track Club and the Rochester
Institute of Technology Cross Country Team.
Career
Highlights:
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1996 1st
American Finisher at Boston Marathon
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1996-2000 2
time Olympic Trials Qualifier
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1996 NY
State Open Runner of the Year
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1996 Road
Runners Club of America "Roads Scholar" Award Recipient
Kevin is a
vital asset to the 1st Marathon coaching team. His experience and
knowledge of leading-edge coaching techniques benefit all 1st Marathon
team members through his consultative support.
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1st Triathlon ~ Durapuls Coaching Staff/
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Nick Goodman
has been an accomplished athlete since his first 5k at a young age. After
his Arizona state track and field championship win his softmore year in high
school he discovered his talents lied in endurance sports. After playing
college soccer Nick realized that individual sports were better suited for
him. In 2000 Nick participated in his first triathlon and felt it was a
great success. He caught the traithlon bug and decided to upgrade from his
clunky mountain bike in an effort to have better results at his next race.
Nick has now competed in numerous triathlons, cycling and running races. He
is a six time Ironman finisher and has competed at the Ironman World
Championship in Kona, Hawaii twice (2003 and 2005) and has plans to return
often. He has experience at every triathlon distance and has had success at
all levels.
Nick received a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from the
University of Arizona. He then went to attend Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. After two years of medical education
Nick was inspired to start a multisport training company. His desire was to
instruct and train others in the skills of his passion, triathlon and
endurance sports. Nick is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in
Exercise Science to further his education for the benefit of his clients.
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Dr. Rachel Goodman has been
competing in triathlon's since 2000. While studying pharmacy at the
University of Arizona Rachel was recruited by the university triathlon team.
Rachel has experience at all levels of endurance sports from 5k running
races to Half Ironman distance triathlons. As a Doctor of Pharmacy Rachel
brings much knowledge and experience to our staff. She understands the
physiology af the athlete's body and as an athlete herself is an excellent
mentor
Education and Certifications
Coach Nick Goodman's current certifications include:
B.S. Nutritional Science, University of Arizona
Two years medical education, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine,
Tempe, AZ
USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach
USA Cycling Level III Certified Coach
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer
Dr. Rachel Goodman's current certifications include:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Arizona
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