Marti Goldring
Marti Goldring – Gwinnett Head Coach - Purple Group
Marathons completed: Kona Marathon (2005), ING Georgia Marathon Pace Team Leader (08, 09), Marine Corps Marathon (2008)
Half Marathons completed: Disney World Inaugural Princess Half (2009)
Other races completed: Peachtree Road Race (2005, 2008), Buckhead Sizzler (2005), Big Peach 5K (2007, 2008), Chattahoochee Challenge 10K (2008) Big Peach 5-Miler (2008)
Background and Experience: Marti has been a fitness enthusiast since the 1980s. Her interest began with a studio aerobics class in Charlotte, NC. In 1987, she became an AFAA certified instructor (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). Marti taught a wide range of fitness classes for nearly 10 years. But when life got in the way, she stopped exercising and became a couch potato. In early 2005, after almost two years of inactivity, Marti’s husband asked her to accompany him to an information session about a marathon training program to benefit the American Stroke Association. Marti’s first reaction to running a marathon was extreme reluctance! Here are just a few of the reasons why she thought she couldn’t train for a marathon (her coach’s response is in parenthesis): “I have been almost completely inactive for the past 24 months.” (The training starts at a beginner’s level and progresses over a period of months) “I don’t like running.” (You don’t have to run! You can train to walk a marathon. We’ll even teach you how to racewalk). “I am a climate controlled exerciser — I don’t like being out in the hot sun.” (We’ll teach you what to do to stay safe even in the full sun) “I’m too old to try something like this.” (Hah! You’ll meet people who were older than you are when they began training and they’re still going strong years later.) With the help of her coach (our own Ms. Karen Kaye) and her teammates, Marti successfully trained for and completed a full marathon in just five short months.
After experiencing how much fun it is to train with a group, Marti joined Get Fit Atlanta in 2007. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Let her show you how you can surprise yourself when you train with Get Fit Atlanta.
In 2008, Marti took on a new challenge. She organized and headed up the formation of the GFA Gwinnett Group. She’s back again this year and is looking forward to an even bigger and better season.
Training Philosophy: “If I can do this, anyone can!”
Certifications: CPR & First Aid, and AFAA Certified Instructor
