John Bips
John Bips – Assistant Triathon Coach – Orange Group
Marathons Completed: GA ING 2007, Rocket City 2008, Snickers 2009 (PR 4:41:37)
Half Marathons Completed: Atlanta Half 2006-2008 (PR 2:05:13), Chickamauga 2008, Country Music 2005-2008, GA ING 2008, Mercedes Benz 2008, Silver Comet 2006,2008
Miscellaneous Races Completed: Big Peach 5K 2007 (PR 25:48), 2007Charles Harris 10K 2007-2009, Chattahoochee 10K 2007 (PR 50:52), 2008, Peachtree City 15K 2001,2005-2008 PR 1:27:56, Peachtree 10K 1976-2008, Silver Comet 10K 2008
2009 Goals: 4 Marathons, 4 Half Marathons, 1 15K Race, 3 10K Races
2 Sprint Triathlons, 1 Olympic Triathlon, and 1 Half Iron Man.
Background and Experience: John is a native of Atlanta. He has been running since high school, where he ran the mile, two mile and cross country. He has run more 10 K races than he can count and has run every Peachtree since 1976. This is his second year with Get Fit Atlanta. John enjoys motivating and coaching others to achieve and exceed their goals.
It took John 2 years to decide to join a running club. Why pay for something you can do for free, right? He doesn’t mind saying he was wrong and will tell anyone listening “not to wait” to get fit. After investigating a number of clubs he picked GFA. All the reasons he had for joining have been valid, such as location, support, seminars, coaching, etc. The coach’s support is sincere and heart felt. The social component and friendships one can make is an added benefit to GFA. There are many opportunities to participate. In many ways it seems more like a family than a running club.
Certifications: CPR & First Aid
