Dana Lynn Greene

• Founder
• Organizer
• Race Director

Head Coach

• Swim
• Cycling
• Run

Marathons Completed:  Victoria BC (1999), Boston (2000, 2001), Chicago (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 (21 miles)) Portland (2001), Kiawah (2000, 2003), ING Georgia Half Marathon (2007, 2008), Run the Reagan Half (2008)

Other Races: Steamboat Classic 15k – Top 25 Women (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008),  Atlanta Ekiden – “Mug” Winning Teams (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008), Hogpen Hill Climb – Fastest Hogget (2001), Peachtree Road Race (15 of the last 16 years), US Labor Day 10k (1998 to 2008), Smyrna Jonquil Jog 5k (Age Group Winner in 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002)

Sprint & Olympic Triathlons Completed: Acworth Women’s Sprint (2006, 2007, 2008), St. Anthony’s Olympic (2007), Macon Sprint (2nd Female Master 2007), Callaway Sprint (2007), Chattanooga Olympic (2007), Tugaloo Olympic (2007, 2008) 

Half & Full Iron Distance Triathlons Completed:  Gulf Coast Half (2007), Greenwood SC Half  (2007), Ford Florida Ironman November 2007 (13:28:26), November 2008 (12:58:13)

Century Rides: Challenge of the Centuries (2007, 2008), Blazing Saddles (2007, 2008), Covington (2007, 2008), Beautiful Backroads (2007, 2008), Cartersville (2007, 2008), Silver Comet to Alabama Line (2008)

Ultra Run:  Fat Ass 50K (January 2009)

Education: 
B.S.B.A. Appalachian State University, Accounting, English Minor (1990)

Background:
Dana has always been a “runner” – from the age of 6 trying to jog around the neighborhood block with Dad, to holding the 800-meter track and the 3.1 mile cross-country distance course records at Trinity High School for 5 and 7 years respectively.  She was a lettered member of the Appalachian State University Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Women’s Track teams from 1985 to 1989.  After moving from North Carolina to Atlanta in 1991 to pursue an accounting career, there were only sporadic and recreational running beginnings and ends….  Dana began her return to long distance running, during divorce, in January of 1999.  She joined Team Spirit, a fundraising group, for their 1999 Fall Marathon Training season. Running that first marathon transformed her life and Dana’s passion for running continued to grow.  During 2002 she wanted more involvement but realized she had topped out within the Team Spirit organization.  “I don’t believe in coincidences, and before I knew what I was doing, the beginnings of Get Fit Atlanta were realized.”  Dana’s love and passion for running – the physical, mental and spiritual benefits it provides – resulted in the formation of Get Fit Atlanta in 2003.  GFA has evolved into full and half marathon, 10k, and sprint to Ironman distance triathlon, training programs for individuals of all abilities.

As owner and founder of Silver Comet Races, Dana has been the organizer and race director of the eleven Silver Comet 10k Races and the eight Silver Comet Half Marathons.  Both races had over 1500 participants in 2008, the half marathon sold out in September 2008 and continue to grow each year. 

Dana regularly participates in local favorite 5k and 10k races, often claiming an age division award.  She has run 15 of the last 16 Peachtree Road Races – only sitting out nine months pregnant in 1995.  Her favorite local races are the Labor Day US10K Classic and the Atlanta Ekiden Marathon Relay held in September. Dana has qualified for the Boston Marathon in all but one of her marathons.

For over 6 years, Dana cycled for cross training, so beginning triathlon training was the next logical step.  She reluctantly completed her first triathlon not knowing how to swim very well in 2006 and was imprudently convinced to train for a Full Ironman during the 2007 season.  An exhausting endeavor; but tenaciousness, sometimes 20 extra hours of sleep a week,  and smart training carried her across the finish line of the Florida Ironman in November 2007.   Now an experienced triathlete, Dana hopes to teach safe and healthy progression through the triathlon distances to those interested in the multi-sport lifestyle!  She continues to expand her commitment to physical fitness and her overall health and well being by learning / participating in new forms of exercise during the off-season.  This winter she became Spinning™ certified and started teaching spin classes; she obtained her personal trainer certification from the American College of Sports Medicine and her Level III Coaching certification from USA Cycling.  Dana is committed to continuing her education in health, fitness, nutrition and coaching.  She has several professional coaches in Atlanta as mentors.

Vision:
Dana’s vision for Get Fit Atlanta is to share the FUN, the life changing camaraderie, growth and satisfaction of making the personal commitment to train for a full or half marathon and/or triathlon and accomplishing that goal – one step at a time!  Dana assures that Get Fit Atlanta will be an inspiring, fun, non-intimidating and welcoming group – with no fund raising requirements – open to walkers and runners of all different fitness levels – who want to challenge themselves and change their lives!  Dana believes that she is a facilitator; a facilitator of personal growth and achievement, and a facilitator of relationships with other athletes.  “The human spirit is amazing – We all have power within our selves to do amazing things.  Sometimes we need someone else to believe that for us until we discover it for ourselves.  I want to be that person for the people I train.”

Coaching Experience:
Get Fit Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) Founder, Director, Organizer, Head Coach (2003 – Present)

Developed, designed, organized, promoted and implemented Get Fit Atlanta’s inaugural marathon and triathlon training programs – over 410 members strong in 2008.  2009 brings four locations!

Design and implement all levels of business plan – including but not limited to – marketing, advertising, website, logos, structure, schedules, training locations, group seminar schedule, training distances, and training materials.  Recruit, hire and arrange training for all group head and assistant coaches.   Conduct numerous seminars and clinics on a wide variety of marathon and triathlon training topics including motivation, nutrition, safety, and preparation. Leader of any group practice sessions.  Enforce safety guidelines.  Negotiate all group affiliations and partnerships.  Arrange hotel blocks and group dinners for large group trips.  Moderator of the GFA on-line discussion forums and topics. 

Team Spirit (Atlanta, GA) Marathon Coach (2000 – Fall 2002)

Cobb County Volunteer of the Year – 2002

Media:

Runners World (May 2000) Team Spirit Habitat for Humanity Project

Southern Living (July 2000) Team Spirit Habitat for Humanity Project

Path Foundation News (March 2004) (October 2005) Tales from the Silver Comet Trail

Runners World (July 2005) 25 Best Running Cities in America

Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine (May 2006)  Living Proof: Get Fit Atlanta’s Dana Greene

Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters, Inc. AIB Network (On Air: May, September & December 2006, March 2007) – A Woman’s Place – GET IN SHAPE

Guest:  Dana Greene Organizer/ Race Director – Get Fit Atlanta

Publix GreenWise Market® (January 2008)  Goal: Become More Physically Fit

Continental Airlines In-flight Magazine (December 2007)  Trails in Atlanta

Certifications:

USTA Level I Coaching Certification (2007)

USAT&F Level I Coaching Certification #L1-06-2605 (2006)

CPR (2003-20010), First Aid (2003-20010)

AAFA Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor (2007)

ACSM Personal Trainer Certification (2008)

Spinning ™ Indoor Cycling Instructor (2008)

USA Cycling Level III Coach (2008)

USAT Member 2007 – 2010

Coaching Philosophy: