In Dan's previous professional life, he worked for FIS, a financial technology company, for 30 year and retired in January 2020. Dan's role with Track Shack is Training Programs Co-Director, which allows him to work with all of the program coaches to support them and provide them with the tools to have a successful training session, year after year! Dan graduated from Bloomsburg University with a degree in business and currently resides in Maitland with his wife Laura.

Hometown? Berwick, PA
Years Running?11 years
Best advice for beginners? Don’t compare yourself to others
Favorite workout? Mile repeats
Favorite race distance & why? Half Marathon, it is a longer distance than most but not as hard on the body and mind as a full marathon.
Favorite race you’ve ever done? London Marathon
Favorite way to stay active (besides running)? Travel :)

Prior to joining Track Shack as Run Experience Coordinator & MarathonFest Coach, Dale spent 15 years at SAK Comedy Lab as a performer, host, instructor, & Director of Marketing. He found his passion for athletics and entertainment at an early age and loves combining the two to make a healthy lifestyle more enjoyable. He loves having fun while being active and creative; he enjoys teaching improv workshops, hosting run clubs, leading nature boat tours, working on themed cruises, being a DJ, and pet sitting. 

Hometown? Berwyn, IL (Chicago Suburb)
Years Running? I’ve been running as long as I can remember but didn’t enter my first timed race event until about 10 years ago.
Best advice for beginners? 80-90% of success is just showing up. Show up and work. Adjust accordingly to meet goals. Choose good partners; friends, groups, coaches, podcasts, etc.
Favorite Track Shack Event & why? The Corporate 5K brings all levels of participants out for a race and celebration, with the support of local businesses.
Favorite race distance & why? I’ve always enjoyed 10Ks. It’s a distance that I can jump into at a moment's notice to push myself or to just enjoy, and usually without any injury.
Favorite race you’ve ever done? The Corrida del Mariachi 5K. I walked it with my Mom.

Kerri is Track Shack's Outreach Coordinator and the director of our Galloway marathon and half marathon training program. You’ll also find her in the retail store, where she helps runners get the right fit for their shoes and is also the resident Brooks bra expert. She's a proud Orlando native — one of the few! She grew up here and earned her degree at UCF. In her free time, she loves traveling, going to concerts, and exploring restaurants around town.

Favorite race distance & why? Half marathon. The training is manageable, you feel accomplished, and it's a great challenge. 
How many marathons/half marathons have you completed? I have run 14 marathons, 5 ultras, and 32 halves. Retired? Maybe. Still chasing adventure? Always. 
What’s your go-to song on your running playlist? I don't run with music often, but when I do, "Innerbloom" by Rufus du Sol is always first - It makes the first mile feel effortless. 
Are you a morning runner, evening jogger, or weekend warrior? I'm a morning runner - it's the best way to wake up, feel accomplished, and enjoy the quietest roads. Most of my runs start and finish before the world is even awake.

Nathan has been with Track Shack since June of 2003. Along with being one of the managers and buyer for the store, he also dedicates his time as the Five and Dime coach for the Track Shack Training Programs. Originally from Missouri, Nathan attended high school at Lyman High School in Longwood, FL then went on to college at Florida State University. While earning a degree in Physical Education and Health at FSU, Nathan also ran cross country and track for the Seminoles.

Running remains a huge part of Nathan's life as he now competes in marathons and one day plans to do ironmans. In his first marathon at the 2008 Oklahoma City Marathon, Nathan finished first overall! When he's not working, running, or coaching Nathan enjoys eating, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. Current PR's include 5k-14:42, 10K-30:28, 15K-48:08, Half Marathon 1:11:23, Marathon 2:32:08.

Years Running? 30 years.
Best advice for beginners? Be patient and not do too much too soon. Runners tend to do too much too soon, and they get injured. Remember it’s a life long activity and you want to be able to continue.
Favorite workout? 4x mile @ 5k pace.
Favorite Track Shack Event & why? My favorite event is the Winter Park 10K. I love the 10K distance for racing because it requires both speed and endurance. The course gives you a little bit of everything from hills, beautiful scenery, and the weather is typically nice.
Are you a morning runner, evening jogger, or weekend warrior? I prefer running in the evening when my body is all warmed up!

Dave owned and operated Dickinson Advertising, Inc., 44 years. Since then, he has coached tennis ay Lake Highland Preparatory School, offers private tennis lessons and is a run coach for Track Shack's Cheetahs and Five & Dime training programs. Dave obtained his degree from Indiana University. He loves spending time with his large and growing family - he has 4 Children, 9 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren & counting. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hunting, fishing & golf. Also volunteers weekly for Seminole Forest Wildlife Management, work landscaping and feed horses for Enquine Angels Foundation.

Hometown? Indianapolis, In
Years Running? 50 years.
Best advice for beginners? Have fun.
Favorite Track Shack Event & why? Running Series…it tests your running skills against other runners your age.
Favorite race distance & why? Used to be 5K’s, today, Half Marathons.
How many marathons/half marathons have you completed? 4 Marathons, 12 Halfs.

Wayne is a graduate from the University of Pittsburgh 1978 and a 4 year all-star varsity letterman in basketball. He brings his athletic training and experiences to the track. Wayne is a seasoned professional in Physical Education with over 23 years experience. Wayne has been a runner for 10+ years and has several marathons and half-marathons under his belt. His passion for health and fitness shines on and off the track.

Prior to becoming a Run Coach, Dan worked for AAA for 33 years as the Director of Accounting operations, managing the Financial system and Payroll. He started running in 1990, slowly progressing from 5Ks to 10Ks to Half Marathons and then Marathons through the MarathonFest training program. Dan has been married to Lisa for 36 years, and they share two adult children. Dan is loyal sports fan of the Washington Commanders, UCF Knights and University of Maryland Terps. 

Hometown? Washington D.C.
Years Running? 35
Best advice for beginners? Start off slow and ease into your running goals. Just get out the door and run. No excuses! Don't compare yourself to others. 
Favorite Track Shack Event & why? OUC Orlando Half Marathon
Favorite race you’ve ever done? Dublin, Ireland Marathon.
How many marathons/half marathons have you completed?12 Marathons, too many Half Marathons to count, numerous Sprint and Olympic distance Triathlons and 4 Half Ironman Triathlons. 

Lorraine got involved at Track Shack in 2004 when her boys were running Cross Country at WPHS. She has been doing packet pick up for races since then! She has run 28 marathons and countless other running events, all trained for in Track Shack's Marathon Fest program. She has been a group leader for the program since 2007 and since been promoted to Coach for our Zero to Fit group. Her love for running is shared by most of her family and her favorite thing is the friendships that have formed over the years of being involved at Track Shack!

Hometown? East Palestine, Ohio
Years Running? 23 years
Favorite workout? Long runs on the weekends with friends and straight-aways on the track 
Best advice for beginners? Pick a goal for running that fits you. Find someone to train with you towards that goal and when you meet it, find another goal that challenges you to push further! 

Amy has been running since high school cross country. Running has always been a huge part of her life, especially since moving back to Orlando and joining Marathonfest, then 5 & Dime. As a Cheetahs Coach, she really enjoy watching the joy kids have for running and they love when she brings starfruit to practice! In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, and at Hungler Farms, they have a lychee, loquat, starfruit, avocado and 2 mango trees. She also brings fruit for her students at Valencia College, where she teaches nutrition.  

Hometown? Apopka, FL 
Years Running? 37
Favorite race I've ever done? Boston Marathon 2008, it was cold and sunny, a perfect day and my marathon PR.
Favorite Track Shack event? For me, it's Run for the Trees as I like to run in the sand; as a kids running coach, I love the Smile Mile :)
Favorite workout? 5X800 in Quail Hollow - great workout with really nice sunsets.