Contact: jim@bigriverrunning.com

Location: Glen Carbon, Illinois (St. Louis Metro)

Certification: USA Track & Field (USATF) Level 1 and Level 2 Endurance Coach

Coaching Services Offered: Training Plans, Monthly One-On-One, Pay-As-You-Go

Introduction:

Jim has been a runner for 45 years, starting on a 440 yard cinder track back in the day, running countless 5k,10k and half marathons, and earning a Boston Qualifying 3:22 marathon at age 50. Jim came to Big River upon retiring from a career in education. He spent 17 years in northern Illinois teaching/coaching Track and Cross Country, where teams produced numerous “personal bests,” state championships and all-state runners. After moving to southern Illinois, he finished up his career in education as a principal for eight years and then as a district superintendent for nine years.

A family man, Jim has been married for 40+ years and has three “running” children and two grandchildren (who run for play!). He currently calls Edwardsville, Illinois home and has had the opportunity to attend every Track and Field Olympic Trials since 1988, a tradition shared with his children.

Jim is excited about working with clients of all fitness levels achieve their goals through Big River Personal Coaching.