About Our Coaches

Head Coach & Organizer:

Katie Johnson

I have been running for 30+ years and have done 6 marathons including Nike, Marine Corps, and Boston, as well as numerous half marathons. I earned a B.S. in Kinesiology from UCLA, a teaching credential from SDSU, and a Masters of Education in counseling. I really enjoy helping others achieve their goals whether it is to do a marathon, a half marathon, or simply to get into shape. Come join the fun!

Mission Bay Coaches:

			Bill Aaron Bill Aaron is a graduate of SDSU receiving a B.S. degree in the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences and has been coaching distance runners for 10 years. This has included coaching cross-country at the intercollegiate level, full and half marathon runners. Bill is currently the head cross-country coach and Distance Track coach at Kearny High School. A marathoner himself, his personal best is 3hr and 31 min and is a 'Hall of Famer' by having completed all the Rock and Roll Marathons. He is a member of the San Diego Track Club and currently serves on their board.

			Richard Currier In Motion Fit is a fantastic program that emphasizes safety and fun as you train and get fitter to run a marathon or half marathon. I joined In Motion Fit seven years ago when I was an occasional runner. I am now a two-time Boston Marathon qualifier/finisher who has run about twenty half marathons. Much credit must be given to the nice and knowledgeable people at In Motion Fit, as well as the supportive running buddies there. I will be 63 in 2009. In Motion Fit provides an enjoyable and rewarding activity for everyone who participates including us “seniors.”
			Biff Euler Commit, Train, Succeed, great words to live by. Not just for Marathoning but for life as well and that is what the coaching team will provide for you over 26 weeks. I have coached with In Motion Fit since 2001, have completed 18 marathons, work as a Internet Engineer, and married a most wonderful women during this time. Our runners are the most exceptional people I have the pleasure of sharing the road with, I can’t imagine spending a Saturday morning in any other endeavor. Every Mile and Every Smile, How do we feel? BETTER THAN EVER.
			Laurie Adam The slogan "Change your life!" really applies to me. I started running seven years ago, and plan to run my fifteenth marathon in August 2008, in South Dakota! With Biff, I co-coach the Red Group at Mission Bay. In particular, I run with the Infra-reds. We may be slow, but we have a lot of fun. We follow the philosophy of the Penguin-- Waddle On, Friends!
			Claire McDonald
			Jim Musgrove Having run cross country and track in school and being challenged to run a distance race with a friend I joined Fit in 2002. Through the years I have had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of great people and have made some great friends as well. Over the last 8 years I have run marathons and half marathons in four different states and participated in two multi day relays. If you stick with the program it will work for you too.
			Jeff & Susie Glass Jeff - I have been a part of In Motion Fit since 1998, first as a marathon runner and now as a race walker. I've participated in 4 marathons (1 walking) and many half marathons. Getting into In Motion Fit training really can have a life-changing effect! Plus, being involved helped me meet some great new people and make some wonderful new friends. So, you can look forward to a challenging, great time by getting involved! Susie - I have been a walker with In Motion Fit since 2000 and completed a marathon in 2001, after which I discovered the 1/2 marathon to be very beneficial and rewarding. Along with my husband, Jeff, I coach the 1/2 marathon purples. The benefits of committing and training together, while making new friends, are enormous.

Carlsbad Coaches:

			Diana Ham My name is Diana, and I coach the half marathon group. I've been coaching since 2002. My coaching psychology is to run for life, and what better way then to run with a group of your closest friends. When I'm not coaching I work on my art and write children's books.
			Jodi Hays Hi, my name is Jodi Hays. I'm currently competing in the 40-44 age group. I started running about 27 years ago. In 1987 I finished my first (Jacksonville) marathon and went straight to Boston! I was hooked! Three kids and 18 marathons later, I've learned that my best marathon memories are those of the actual training! I'm excited to be part of that experience for each of you and look forward to helping you reach your goals!
			Leisha Battles I work at In Motion, Inc., helping to produce events such as the Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon and others. After running a number of half marathons and walking a few marathons, I decided to run my first marathon in Big Sur and it was an experience of a lifetime! Another great love of mine besides running is the sport of triathlon and I recently completed my first Ironman in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I'm so excited to be a part of In Motion Fit and am looking forward to helping others not only discover the joy of running, but also achieve their personal fitness goals!
			Maureen Ferrel I am the marathon walking coach. I started walking when I was about a year old and been doing it ever since! I did run for a time, but my body likes walking much better! During the week I am a Physical Education teacher at El Camino High School in Oceanside teaching physical fitness to ninth graders. I’m all about ‘practicing what you preach.’ That’s why I walk for fitness! I have a degree in Exercise Science and have worked in Cardiac Rehab and Adult Fitness. I have been with In Motion Fit since 2001, training, having a good time, and helping others reach their marathon goals!
			Steve Batutis My name is Steve Batutis. I have lived in north San Diego for 20 years. I have always enjoyed running. It's only been in the past few years that I decided to do long, organized runs. I did my first half marathon in 2004. I did pretty well, but knew I needed help if I wanted to run a full marathon. I joined In Motion Fit in 2005 to train for the Carlsbad Marathon. It was a great experience and I have been with the In Motion training programs ever since. The programs have helped keep me motivated and inspired, as I have aligned my personal goals with others in the groups. Each year, I have learned something new. I have now completed five marathons and I finish each with a smile. 2009 will be my first year as a coach. I am looking forward to working with others to achieve their goals. The goal setting has transferred to other areas of my life, in supassing self-imposed limitations. Thank you In Motion! I have also enjoyed the new friendships that I have cultivated in the In Motion training programs.
			Stan Diengott Running and fitness has always been an important part of my life. After high school and college soccer, I combined business with coaching high school baseball, and officiating professional tennis. The Mayor Daley (Chicago) Marathon in 1977 was the first of many Half Marathons & Marathons over the last 40 years. For a coach there’s no bigger reward than to have team members reach a goal or skill level that they weren’t sure they could reach when the program began. That’s what the In Motion Fit program is all about.