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:

			Blue - 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 7 years. This has included coaching cross-country at the intercollegiate level, full and half marathon runners. Bill is currently the head cross-country 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. A member of the San Diego Track Club, he currently serves as their president.
			Yellow - Richard Currier I first joined In Motion Fit six years ago when I was an occasional runner. I am now a two-time Boston Marathon qualifier/finisher who has run more than fifteen 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 am fitter and faster at 61 than I was at 35. In Motion Fit made that possible.
			Red - 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.
			Red - 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!
			Purple - Claire McDonald
			Orange - 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.
			Purple 1/2 - 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:

			Blue - Ken Myers I’ve been a runner for quite some time now, and have completed well over 20 marathons. I’ve probably been training/coaching with In Motion for about 8 years now. I really enjoy the friendships that develop and helping other runners reach their goals whether a time specific goal, or just to finish. Now, to be a "good" runner, you just need to know a few things: Always alternate feet, and speed is only as important as you want it to be. Which means no matter what your running or walking pace, you’re in the right place!
			Yellow - 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!
			Yellow - 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 this past April in Big Sur and it was an experience of a lifetime! Another great love of mine besides running is the sport of triathlon. I'm so excited to be a part of In Motion Fit this year and am looking forward to helping others not only discover the joy of running, but also achieve their personal fitness goals!
			Red - Tim McCool I started with In Motion Fit as a participant/runner six years ago. Since then I have completed 7 marathons and numerous races at other distances; 5k, 10k and half-marathons. I thoroughly enjoyed the Program and learned so much from the coaches. I started working closely with my Group coach and was given an opportunity to work as an Assistant Coach for a few years. I am now in my 2nd year as Head Coach of the North County Red Group and I am excited to be part of such a positive, life-changing Program.
			Purple - Maureen Ferrel I am the marathon walking coach. I the 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!
			Orange - 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.
			(Organic) Green - 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.
			Purple 1/2 - Nobi Ishibashi I am a retired school teacher. I worked with special needs students for 34 years, mostly in Carlsbad. I love being fit and enjoy exercise in the gym as well as biking and hiking outdoors. I entered my first running event in 1977 but did not complete my first marathon until joining the Mission Bay USA Fit (In Motion Fit) walking group. I like to motivate others and share the many benefits of walking. I think "Walkers Rock."