Colleen Ruth

I am a 35 year old Air Force wife and mom of a 15 year old daughter. I love running and triathlons and decided to share my passion for fitness with others by getting a personal training certification. After living overseas for over 7 years and doing training informally, I decided to get my ACE certification upon arriving back in the U.S.. I also attended Monterey Peninsula College and took courses in anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition, sports medicine, injury prevention and sports psychology. After moving to the D.C. area I went to work for Washington Sports Club as a personal trainer. In a quest to continue my education I decided to also get a certification from NASM. I have taken several continuing education classes offered from my current employer with emphasis on group exercise. I then decided to further my experience by getting a Pilates certification from PHI. With this certification I started teaching at my current gym and also for the county recreation center. I am currently teaching 3 mat based Pilates classes, 1 level two Pilates class, 1 senior weights/cardio class and 1 strength and conditioning class as well as subbing for any other instructors. I also train about 20 sessions a week. In my off time I am training for a half-ironman in May of '08. I am currently looking into a spin and Pilates reformer certification.