The 2024 Race Team will be officially annouced on January 1st!
TEAM FLEET FEET HUNTSVILLE
RUN, BIKE, SWIM, VOLUNTEER, COACH, MENTOR FLEET FEET TRAINING PROGRAMS
Robert Barnett I started running in early 2000 increasing my yearly mileage over the years. When I retired from the Air Force with 26 years, I didn’t want to turn into an old, out of shape, retired guy, so I kept running. I increased my mileage in 2016 to do 1200 miles a year. Dianna Cioppi - Apparel Buyer / Triathlon DirectorI have been running on and off for 22 years. I completed my first 5k race at 16. In 2011 I signed up for the Fleet Feet marathon training group. This is just what I needed to jump start my dream of participating in an Ironman. I've always had a passion for triathlons, but never participated in one until 2012. Since, I have completed six full Ironman, nine half Ironman races, and many Olympic and sprint distances. Also, in 2022 I finished two 100mi races. I am an ITCA certified triathlon coach and lifeguard certified. With a family and three boy’s ages fourteen, sixteen and eighteen; having time to fit in my training can be challenging. It's my enthusiasm and determination that makes everything work. James Falcon Sarah Green Began Fleet Feet triathlon training after my retirement from the U.S. Army in 2014. I completed 4 Ironman distance triathlons in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, and will compete in my 5th Ironman in April 2023. Qualified for USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic distance Nationals in August 2023. Shannon Green
Shannon Green became an athlete rider in 2016 after learning about Ainsley’s Angels race chairs for those with disabilities.
Ultimately got her own chair to race whenever the opportunity arises!!!--
May Gillespie
"I began my running journey in 2020 during Covid and have loved it ever since! I quickly jumped into longer-distance races doing a trail 50k in Virginia in June 2021, 50 miles at Delano 12 hour in March 2022, and New York City Marathon this past November. Unfortunately, ongoing issues are keeping me from going the distance recently but I hope to get back to endurance running! For now, I'll enjoy shorter distances and being part of our wonderful running community through Fleet Feet!"
Kevin Green
Started running in 2017 to cross finish lines with my wife! Since then, I have pushed her in every distance up to a marathon with the help of amazing friends! In 2018, I started running trails and have completed mountain mist 3 times as well as several other 50Ks! My longest run is 51 miles at Delano 12hr with plans on doing a 100k at the Great Blue Heron Hundred this year! My ultimate goal is to complete a 100 miler!
Roger SmalliganI love to run! Some might say I also like to talk! I hope that makes a good combination to be able to encourage others who are getting into running. It is activity for me as well because my wife also enjoys running. We have never lived in a city with a running community as wonderful as Huntsville, nor with a group as great to work with as Fleet Feet! As a physician, it makes me happy to see folks running together, because I know how good it is for their physical and mental health! AJ StarkStarted running in 2014 with a goal to finish a half marathon. I have since ran several full marathons and a few ultras. Favorite distance is the half marathon. Favorite part about running is all the wonderful people I’ve met. Amy Tanner - Triathlon Coach
Growing up I was a non-athletic, nerd. I started running in my early 30’s. That quickly led to cross training and the wonderful sport of triathlon. This will be my 15th triathlon race season! I have competed in countless, sprints, Olympic distance races, a number of 70.3’s and 3 Ironman finishes. After a few years of training on my own,I joined my first Fleet Feet Training group in 2011. Since then, I have participated in, mentored and coached with Fleet Feet. I am an ITCA certified triathlon coach, certified spinning instructor and certified sports injury and nutrition specialist. The best part about running and triathlon is the community. I have met most of my best friends through these adventures. We have a wonderful running and tri community here in the Tennessee Valley. Even though my knees are quite damaged at this point, I am still going because of the people!
2023 BHAG: I qualified for 2023 Nationals last year at Mountain Lakes and plan to Race at USAT Nationals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August. Following that, I will compete in Ironman Maryland for a 2nd time.
Chip Thigpen
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