Coach

Hi, My name is Bree Maier, I am the founder and coach of the Sarasota Surge
running team.

My running background goes back to the old freshman 15 lbs, which in my case
was closer to 25 lbs. I started running to lose weight at the end of Nursing school,
and was hooked from the start.

Having very little experience with athletics, I jumped in head first without the
understanding or knowledge of my new hobby. Within 2 months I was getting
ready for a half marathon. That race was quite an eye opener; I finished the race
and started having pain in my hips. The problem did not heal over the next couple
of months, so I quit running for close to a year.

The following year I was talked into doing a 5k. I was out of shape and it was
miserable, so I decided I was going to start running again, but this time learn
more about this sport, and my body. I have been reading and studying everything I
can get my hands on ever since.

Over the last few years, I was part of a prominent running club in Eugene OR,
which was my home until 2004. I had a great coach/mentor. During my time with
the club, she shared her knowledge and passion for running with me.

Late in 2004, many changes took place. I picked up and moved 3000 miles
across the United States to get married and start a new chapter in life.
My running was put on hold while I settled in to my new surroundings. All of my
hard work and training started to deteriorate. Luckily for me, my husband is a
Triathlete, and a great motivator!

As I started to think about training and competing again, I really couldn't find
consistent training partners and workouts in the Sarasota area to help motivate
me. In the summer of 05, I started hitting the track with a couple of
triathlete/runner friends. I realized that Sarasota was in need of a more training
specific type of club, and Sarasota Surge was born!

USATF Certified Coach
Registered Nurse
CPR & First Aid Certified

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