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Coach Joy von Werder

Welcome to Train to Tri

Thank you for visiting my website.

Perhaps you've already completed one of my beginner triathlon training clinics. Maybe you're in one of my Spinning or Pilates classes, are a personal training client, cycle with me in the BOBbies, are looking for a tri coach or are "just" one of my friends interested in becoming more physically fit. Either way, please allow me to briefly share my training, coaching and fitness vision with you. Give Yourself the Gift Of A Stronger You.

My Program Goals

Over the years I've grown to love physical fitness and training for races. My journey towards fitness has had an amazing impact on my body, mind and spirit. As a result I'm a better mom, friend, and all around happier person. But as a working parent with two kids, life gets pretty hectic. Like me, you're probably juggling families, work or school obligations without a single moment to spare. Women in particular often put their own needs on the back burner while they tend to everyone else's. Yet, my philosophy in my Train to Tri program is three fold:

• To teach women to sometimes put themselves first (without guilt!)
• To help women feel confident and empowered to reach their individual fitness and/or racing goals.
• To help women make small but persistent fitness changes towards creating a healthy, stronger "new you."

Whether you want to train for a race or begin a fitness program, you'll begin to notice improvements in how you look, how you feel, in your confidence and how you view physical fitness. Exercise will no longer become a "have to do" chore. Instead it will become a regular, enjoyable part of your life.

Who Do I Train?

My clients include people new to fitness, experienced athletes, or novice triathletes who want to navigate their way thru their first open water swim with confidence. Whether you're interested in my Beginner Triathlon training program or my customized one-on-one personal training, I would like to help you reach your fitness or racing goals.

My Qualifications - Why Choose Me?

I truly enjoy empowering women to reach their goals. I began coaching for my Train to Tri program after I competed in triathlons for several years. In 2002 I started with sprint distance races. Each year I would focus on a longer distance triathlon. I have completed several Olympic distance races, three half ironman distance races and reached my personal racing peak when I finished the Iron Man distance triathlon in Clermont, Florida in the fall of 2007. There isn't anything about me that's extraordinary. Just like you every week I just put one foot in front of the other. I hope that I can encourage you, coach you...help you to set goals and empower you to reach them.

My Certifications

• USAT Triathlon Level 1 coach
• AFAA certified personal trainer
• Stott trained Pilates reformer instructor
• Level II Spinning Instructor

I've lived in Winter Springs, Florida since 1992. I have two children Cole age 12 and Candace age 9.

Coach Joy

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