Fit180 was started in 2008 with a desire to come alongside athletes to help them achieve their fitness goals whether that was staying active or bringing their talent on the track and trails to the next level.

As Fit180 continues this mission, we have grown the program size, coaching staff and the desire to come alongside and support youth athletes. We have seen first hand the importance of providing youth with an encouraging supportive atmosphere where they have a healthy, safe place to grow not only physically but also mentally, emotionally and socially. Our growing staff are all professionally certified coaches that have both a passion for endurance running as well as mentoring and supporting youth athletes. Fit180 programs have grown through Union County and expanded into Mecklenburg County and range from conditioning programs to highly competitive Junior Olympic Programs.

We are accomplishing our goal by modeling and teaching the discipline of our sport as well as sportsmanship, respect, and healthy habits to create well-rounded successful athletes that will excel in their sport and life.

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Our Coaches

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Fit180 uses professionally Certified RRCA coaches who are passionate about training young champions.

Lisa Sluiter

Head Coach
Lisa is certified as a personal trainer, running coach, nutrition consultant, and FMS specialist.
Certifications
RRCA Level II Certified Coach
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFPA Certified Nutrition Consultant
FMS Certified Exercise Specialist
Coach Karen Wood

Karen Wood

Assistant Coach
Karen has been competing for over 10 years and has completed five Ironman triathlons.
Certifications
USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
RRCA Certified Run Coach
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Carol Ann Hood

Assistant Coach
Carol Ann took up running in her late 20’s and never stopped. 
Certifications
RRCA Certified Run Coach

Emily Erwin

Assistant Coach
Emily Erwin has been an avid runner for over 26 years and has a great passion and love for the sport.
Certifications
RRCA Certified Run Coach

Kimber Arrington

Assistant Coach
Kimber Arrington comes to us as a life-long runner and swimmer who enjoys inspiring youth to excel in  endurance sports. 
Certifications
Certified RRCA Run Coach
Coach Katie Chanthaboury

Katie Chanthaboury

Assistant Coach
Katie has been distance running for over 40 years.
Certifications
Certified RRCA Run Coach and Certified LifeTime Run Coach
BAS in Nutrition

Missie Mansfield

Assistant Coach
Missie took up competitive running in college.   She has since then has added swimming and biking to her exercise routine. 
Certifications
Certified RRCA Run Coach

Liz Karpiel

Assistant Coach
Liz knows the difference running can make starting at a young age.   Her competitive  running started in middle school and...
Certifications
Certified RRCA Run Coach

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