Hi, I’m Tom!
While growing up I played mostly team sports like basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer. I never really enjoyed running because it was used as punishment.
When I got into college I had gotten out of shape, gaining over 20 lbs. I decided to give running a shot, and I loved it. From there I started racing in shorter road races, and then moved into multi-sport races (duathlon and triathlon's longest half ironman). After a handful of marathons I moved into ultra running (50K up to 100 miles), completing more than two dozen races including an 8th place finish at Western States in 2001. From there I took on my biggest challenge in 2012 completing my longest trail run along the Tahoe Rim Trail, completing a total distance of 170 miles and holding the 2nd fastest known time of 45:34. In addition to the above races, I’ve also completed several endurance bike rides including the Death Ride, Wild West and Levi's Gran Fondo. Additionally I currently instruct running at the La Puerta Wellness Resort in Mexico and work as a Finish Line Manager for the Western States Endurance Run. Finally, over the last several years I have had the privilege of joining the CIM (California International Marathon) pace team, helping many runners achieve PRs and Boston Qualifications.
After spending 27 years with the California Highway Patrol I learned to use running as my outlet for finding balance and peace throughout my career. That discovery led me to my desire to help others find the same reward.
Certifications: RRCA, First Aid and CPR.
Hi, I’m Donnie!
I have spent my personal and professional career surrounded by athletics. While growing up I competed as a collegiate swimmer, triathlete and barrel racer with the Pro Rodeo Association. Coming out of college and beyond I took to road and trail running, road cycling, and mountain biking committing the last 30 years to the challenges and reprieve it’s provided. In that time I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in many events including the Sierra Century and Levi Gran Fondo century road cycling events.
I have enjoyed a 25 year career in Sales & Marketing working with some of the world’s leading brands in the Athletic industry like adidas, Hoka, Fleet Feet and Reebok. Additionally I have coached with Fleet Feet for the Nike Woman’s Half Marathon, currently instruct running at the La Puerta Wellness Resort in Mexico, work as a Finish Line Manager for the Western States Endurance Run, and most importantly nurture and care for the athletes in the FUC family!
I am a passionate believer in fitness as a source of medicine, balance, challenge and finding something deeper inside one’s self.
Certifications: RRCA, Physical Therapy Aide and Senior Fitness ARC
