Jay Stephenson

Event of Specialization:

I have basically moved up in distance from 800/1600 in HS to 3k Steeple and 5k in college and now 10k, Half, and Marathon (also love the indoor Mile).

Personal Best:

• 10k – 29:43
• 5k – 14:18
• 3k Steeple - 8:53

Specialization as a coach:

Love sharing in the success of athletes no matter what level they are on!

Certifications:

Berry College 99-03, B.S. Business Administration, Georgia State University 04-08, M.S. Exercise Science, Shorter College Coach: 2005-2011, Functional Movement Certified 2013, SSAC Sport Chair: 2010-2012, USATF Georgia Association LDR Vice Chair: 2012-2013, USATF Georgia Association Coaches Advisory Board Member: 2010-2011, USA Track and Field Level 2 Certified Coach, July 2010, USA Track and Field Level 1 Certified Coach, January 2004

How did you become a runner?:

• Well, as most superhero origin stories there is always a lady involved (not really suggesting that I am a superhero, but not saying I am not either). Will have to share that story in person (just ask or shoot me an email, jay@runfreetraining.com). I love the places and people that running has taken me. My passion is really the people - I love hanging out with runners and seeing them reach their goals!
• I am 40 years old and my favorite distance and race to run is the indoor mile. Put me on the track with some spikes (and indoors on a banked track) and I am happy!