Head Coaches | |
Georgiana Boewer | Organizer |
Ted Tasch | Walking Half & Full Marathon Head Coach |
Todd Morimoto | Runner Marathon Head Coach |
David Collins | Runner Half Marathon Head Coach |
Program Coaches
Program Coaches | |
Amy Leonard | Webmaster/Social Media/Fit News |
Mark Thibert | Track |
Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas | Core |
Arnon Amir | ATP |
Lara Lewis | ATP |
Lalitha Padubidri | Yoga |
Marathon Coaches
The marathon group has running all the way from 7:30 to 14:00 minutes miles per mile. Many of our runners were former runners, and some have had other running experience. The group also gets a good number of new runners each year. Some pace groups will walk/run, especially when the distances get long, to help keep you going for the entire marathon. We love to talk and have fun while running. Depending on how you are progressing and feeling, you can move between pace groups. Find your coaches below:
Walking Coaches
Walking Coaches | |
<15 | Ronit Katz |
Wendy Tomer | |
15 - 18 | Ted Tasch |
18 - 20 | Kriba Narasimhan |
Half Marathon Coaches
Overview:
The Half Marathon Coaches run between 8:00 and 15:00 minutes per mile. The Half Marathon is the perfect way to up your running game. It will challenge you more than a 10k, but is not as intimidating as running a full marathon. Checkout our great Half Marathon coaches and find out where the fun of running happens!Coach Georgiana – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 11:00 – 14:00 & Organizer

Coach Lara – ATP

Coach Arnon – ATP

Coach Fernanda – Core Training

Coach Lalitha – Yoga

Coach Ted – WALKING HEAD COACH and Marathon Walking Pace Coach 15:00 – 18:00

Coach Kriba – Walking Pace Coach 18:00 – 20:00

Coach Ronit – Walking Pace Coach <15:00

Coach Wendy – Walking Pace Coach <15:00

Coach Terry – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 10:00 – 11:00

Coach Bill – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach RANCHO

Coach Ramana – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach RANCHO

Coach Satpal – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach RANCHO

Coach Manjunatha – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 10:00 – 11:00

I joined San Jose fit in 2018 with a goal to complete a marathon and I did complete my first marathon in the same year with the help of structured training and encouragement I got from San Jose Fit. Running has become my lifestyle and it helps me stay healthy and Fit. I have completed many races and trail runs after Joining San Jose Fit.
Structured training plan, In-person training, encouragement, precious tips and company I got from the experienced coaches and fellow runners is amazing and trust me I don't think you can get this from an “online search engine results”.
I have got so many friends through San Jose Fit and now I never have to worry about running alone, I always find somebody interested to run the same race/trail with me, making my runs memorable. Running long distances helps me find my inner peace and boost my confidence. Find out what running can offer you by training and running a race with the San Jose Fit family.
Coach Trevor – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 9:00 – 10:00

Coach Mark – Track Coach

Coach Babu – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 7:30 – 9:00

Coach Todd – MARATHON HEAD COACH & MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 10:00 – 11:00

Coach Kim B. – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 13:30 – 14:30 run/walk

Coach Surekha – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 13:30 – 14:30 run/walk

Coach Don W. – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 12:30 – 13:30 run/walk (3/1)

Coach David – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach & Head Coach 8:00 – 9:00

Coach Jagan – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 11:00 – 12:30

Coach Kim – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 9:00 – 10:00

Coach Mithun – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 10:00 – 11:00

Coach Alexa – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 12:30 – 13:30 (3/1)

Coach Ileen – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 14:30 – 15:00 (5/1)

Coach Mona Lisa – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 12:30 – 13:30 (3/1)

Coach Erika – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 8:00 – 9:00

Coach Teri – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 10:00-11:00

I joined SJFit in 1998. I showed up at LGHS by myself not knowing what to expect. That October, I became a marathoner. And, the journey was just as rewarding as the event.
In 2008 SJFit expanded to include the half marathon program. It’s an excellent fitness program and our target race is San Jose Rock n Roll.
The best part about SJFit is the mix of new runners with veteran runners. We support and encourage each other.
So lace up your shoes and join us. Everyone is welcome.
The half marathon……..
half the distance, twice the fun!
Coach Sheila – HALF MARATHON Pace Coach 11:00 – 12:30

Pronouns: (she/her)
I joined San Jose Fit in 2015 to get in better shape and burn off the stress of work and commuting. Then I learned that huffing and puffing along a trail with others can be FUN. I met some characters. I learned about pacing myself. I made friends for life. Fit's walk-run method allowed me to push myself while staying safe and feeling good. Thanks to the coaches and other runners, I have done seven half marathons since that first year. But the bigger prize has been the simpler joys: exploring the city and countryside on foot, watching the seasons, spending time with nature, being part of a community, and growing from the challenges we set for ourselves. I’m excited to help you with your own goals for this season. See you on the trail!Coach Sarah – Orange 10:00 – 11:00 Pace Coach

Pronouns She/Her
I joined SJ FIT in 2017, this will be my first season as a coach. I have been running since the early 2000s, and I specialize in 5ks & 10ks, but Coach Teri made me love Half Marathons and negative splits. I decided to join SJ Fit to up my running game, but I keep coming back because of the amazing people. My favorite things to chat about on a run are food, new restaurants, baking, books, the Bachelor or any reality TV, and if you bring up cats, we will be friends forever. I am looking forward to a great season!Coach Don D. – MARATHON Runner Pace Coach 11:00 – 14:00
