COACH MICHELLE WILCOX

Kentfield Girls

Michelle joined LOLA in 2011. What started as a “convenient” exercise routine, running has become a passion for her. She runs with Tamalpa Runners based in Marin County, and has captained their women’s Masters Team. She competes in all distances ranging from 5k’s to marathons, and will endeavor to tackle her first ultra marathon in the Spring of 2011. Michelle’s spirited enthusiasm, endless energy, and love of running is an inspiration to others. As a coach, her message is always - run for fun and good health with people that share that same passion.

COACH KARI CHALSTROM

Mill Valley Ladies Trail and Core Specialist

We have been working with Kari since 2008. She is the Team LOLA 'Motivator'! Kari's goal is not to run her team into the ground, but to feel success and satisfaction with their workout. AND most importantly HAVE FUN! She asks her groups to choose workouts that "challenge" them. She believes "You can do anything, once you put your mind to it." She recently ran her first 50K Trail race. "It was an accomplishment beyond (her) wildest dreams".

COACH AMY BERRYHILL

East Bay Girls

Amy kicked off LOLA East Bay Girls in 2010 with great success! Because of her passion for many competitive sports such as swimming, running and biking, she was a perfect fit to serve as the East Bay coach. Living her Life Actively, she has competed in half, full marathons and triathlons since 1996. Amy has endless perseverance, stamina and an innate drive for excellence. The first season of East Bay Girls has proven successful beyond belief. Her motivation, talent and thoughtfulness has warmed the hearts of her team and their families.

COACH CAROLE SINCLAIR

East Bay Girls Assistant Coach

Carole also joined LOLA East Bay Girls in 2010. She brings a wealth of ideas, creativity and spirit to Team LOLA. Her compassion, skills, energy and strength resonates with her girls and the feedback from the families is amazing! She lives by the mantra, "If you don’t’ feel yourself growing and your life broadening and deepening, the answer is simple; go out for a long trail run." She proves this by participating in half marathons and marathons. Her passion for pushing the envelope and gaining new perspectives is evidenced by her sense of adventure including a cross country bike trip and extensive solo travel in Europe.

COACH CHRISTINE WALDRON

Mill Valley Girls Coach and Physical Therapist Specialist

Christine has been coaching LOLA Girls since 2008. She is a tremendous athlete with a huge heart. She loves to lead her trail mix team through Old Mill Park and up the Dipsea stairs to kick up some dirt! Christine is a licensed Physical Therapist and has worked in orthopaedic/sports injury rehab for 20 years. She hopes to share her enthusiasm for running and love of the Marin trails with the girls.

COACH RICH JUAREZ

Mill Valley Boys Program Coach and FAST Coach

Rich is Co-owner & COO of LOLA and creator of Fitness/Agility/Speed/Training (FAST). Rich competes in the Pro-Am masters category in bicycle racing. His many talents include Personal Training and Physical Education. Sports and Athletics has always been his passion. He loves working with kids and adults, to help them achieve their best, and watching them grow and learn. His goal is to get his clients to optimal maximum performance. Give 100% and go full speed and you will see results and achieve your goals!

Certified Speed and Agility Trainer, Certified Biomechanics Specialist, Certified Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach

COACH ROB VIRAMONTES

Mill Valley FAST Coach

Rob began working with LOLA in 2010. His passion for fitness started with sports such as football, basketball & baseball. He has been helping people improve their health, fitness & performance for over 16 years. His energy & devotion to helping others enables his clients to achieve their fitness goals. Rob specializes in ACL injury prevention. He uses cutting-edge training methods & the latest in performance enhancement to help athletes bridge the gap between potential & performance.

NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®), Certified Sportsmetrics ACL Injury Prevention Specialist

COACH GEOFF VAUGHAN

Mill Valley Boys Trail Coach

Geoff has been training and racing on trails on and around Mt Tamalpais for over twenty years. He has earned nine of the coveted Black Shirts given to front finishers in the single Dipsea and he has won the Quadruple Dipsea twice. Geoff runs his own fitness training business in Marin and he also head coaches the San Francisco Team in Training marathon team. A huge fan of kids and a father of two little ones, Geoff is dedicated to creating safe and challenging environments for our young athletes to explore and enjoy. It's a lot of fun out there!

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

COACH KATHLEEN HELMER

Mill Valley & Kentfield Ladies Trail

Kathleen Helmer joined LOLA in 2011. Kathleen’s roots are from the Pacific Northwest where she formed a love of the outdoors at a very young age. Her love of the outdoors grew through trips to the Sierras with Outward Bound, NOLS Sea Kayaking Tours through Alaska, and she has completed NOLS Wilderness EMT. Kathleen runs with Tamalpa Runners and is the Captain for their Open Women's Racing Team. Kathleen has completed many half and full marathons, including Boston in 2010, and is running her first Trail Ultra Marathon in Spring 2011. Kathleen knows the trails of Marin and Mt. Tam like the back of her own hand. As a coach, she wishes to impart that same comfort level and knowledge of the trail system to her runners so they may enjoy the beauty and splendor as she always does.

DIANE SEMENTELLI

LOLA Operations Manager/Administration

Diane began working with LOLA in 2009. She trained & completed her first Mini-Triathlon in 2008. While working with LOLA she has run numerous 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathons. Starting as a beginner walker, she's now a half marathon runner. This is a prime example of what our Ready, Set, START! beginner programs can accomplish! In addition to her behind the scenes work, she also enjoys participating in the LOLA ladies programs.