Coach Kelly Wissolik

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Energy, Passion and Commitment are the three characteristics that best describe Kelly Wissolik. Coach Kelly's passion for the sport of Triathlon is contagious and motivating. Her energy emanates throughout everything she does. As an Energy Fitness Coach, she is a tremendous source of information and inspiration to every one of her athletes.

Coach Kelly has been teaching triathletes, marathoners, group spinning, pilates and aerobics classes for over a decade. Throughout her childhood, Kelly aspired to star in team sports like basketball and volleyball. At 5'-1" tall, volleyball and basketball were probably not her best choices. However, she loved the hard work, camaraderie, teamwork and improving each season. In college, Kelly found a new passion for group exercise and personal training. Kelly paid her way through college working full time teaching over 18 aerobics, Spinning, personal training and Pilates classes each week. She enjoyed the energy of the group classes and liked the team atmosphere she could create as the instructor.

After college Kelly moved to Chicago and met Rob Wissolik, who was a dedicated triathlete training vigorously to qualify for Ironman Hawaii. Kelly fell in love with Rob and made it her mission to help Rob achieve his goal. Together, Kelly and Rob started coaching athletes at various health clubs in downtown Chicago. In 2002, Rob qualified and completed Ironman Hawaii!!! His accomplishments inspired Kelly to learn to swim and compete in triathlons. Kelly chose the 2005 season to begin her new life as a triathlete. During her quest to qualify for Ironman Hawaii, she sought the tutelage of several triathlon coaches. In her first season, Kelly successfully raced the California, Florida and Buffalo Springs 1/2 Ironman, Ironman Arizona and then qualified for the World Championships at Ironman Canada in August of the same year. She completed her mission by racing Ironman Hawaii in October 2005. She attributes much of her success to her Coaches, Rob, her research, dedication, determination, and Periodization training.

Coach Kelly has various certifications in exercise and fitness. She is a Level 1 USAT Certified Triathlon Coach, a Mad Dogg Spinning Instructor, an AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, a WAKAI Aerobic Kickboxing Instructor, an AAAI and ISMA Mat Pilates Instructor, a Spencer Pilates and Sport Yoga Certified Instructor and a Healthy Mom's Perinatal Instructor. Along with these various certifications, Kelly has been leading classes in Chicago and Ohio for over 11 years. Her strongest attributes are her motivation, enthusiasm, dependability, reliability, dedication, determination and communication. She prides herself on helping athletes at any level of training obtain their personal health and fitness goals.

Coach Kelly is an Elite Ironman Triathlete and professional coach. She qualified for the World Championships in Hawaii in her first season and again at Ironman Wisconsin 2007 by finishing in 11 hours. Under the skillful guidance of several great Coaches, Kelly continues to improve dramatically. She successfully transfers the knowledge and skill she learns from these coaches to her athletes and her racing. The results speak for themselves. Coach Kelly focuses on racing ½ Iron distance and full Iron distance triathlons. Through her racing and training experience, she has a unique ability to openly relate with her athletes by sharing common challenges competitors overcome along the path to success. Coach Kelly is truly "in the trenches" along with her athletes keeping up with the latest evolving racing and training techniques. Practicing what she preaches, Kelly will not recommend a workout regimen she isn't willing to do herself in preparation for top finishes in Iron distance competitions.

Triathlon is a phenomenal sport. The camaraderie in this sport is like no other. Coach Kelly has found her calling! She prides herself on being the best Triathlon Coach she can be, and believes that with hard work and the right plan - anyone can achieve their dreams. With her numerous certifications, extensive research, and many race experiences, she is sure to help you reach your peak!

Coach Kelly's Goals and Objectives
	Help athletes and fitness enthusiast reach their utmost potential
	Recruit and welcome new athletes into a healthy lifestyle of training and racing
	Customize and Personalize training to improve health and fitness while balancing life
Notable Races
	2005	Ralph's Ironman California
	2005	Ironman Arizona	15 in age group
	2005	Disney 1/2 Ironman	time of 5:36 top 15 in age group
	2005	Buffalo Springs 1/2 Ironman	time of 5:48 top 12 in age group
	2005	Ironman Canada	Qualification for The World Championships
	2005	Ironman Hawaii	12:15
	2005	Randy's 10 mile Run	1st in Age group, 2nd Female overall
	2006	Churchill's 1/2 Marathon	1:35 second in age group
	2006	Glass City Marathon	3:20 2nd female overall
	2006	Racing for Recovery Sylvania 1/2 Ironman Duathlon	Overall Winner
	2006	Chicago Accenture Triathlon
	2007	Buffalo Springs 70.3	9th in age group
	2007	Ironman USA Lake Placid	11:29 9th in age group
	2007	Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3	5:14 Qualification for 70.3 World Championships
	2007	Ironman Wisconsin	11:01 3rd in age group, Qualification for World Championships Ironman Hawaii 2008
	2007	Clearwater 70.3 World Championships	5:10
Future Events
	Ironman Qualifiers: 2008 Eagleman 70.3, Ironman Couer d'Alene, Racine 1/2 Iron Distance, Newfoundland 70.3, Ironman Hawaii World Championships 2008 2009-2010 Ironman South Africa, Ironman Brazil. Ironman Switzerland
Highlights and Qualifications
	Founder of Energy Fitness Coaching, LLC
		Triathlon Coach for Energy Fitness Coaching, LLC Coaching Endurance Sports Athletes, Triathlon, Duathlon, Marathon, Running, Cycling and Swimming as well as Perinatal Fitness, Personal training and Pilates Creator of TriathilatesTM - Pilates for Triathletes
	USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coaching AFAA Group Exercise Certification 1996 Mad Dogg Spinning Certification 1998 WAKAI Aerobic Kickboxing Level One AAAI and ISMA Mat Pilates Certification 2003 Spencer Pilates and Sport Yoga Certified 2007 Healthy Mom's Perinatal Certification -Pre and Post Natal Classes 2005 NASM Personal Training 2005 Exercise Safety Association Personal Trainer Certification and Yoga Fit Leader 2000 Honest, dependable, dedicated, determined, energetic, motivating Excellent communicator, with extensive leadership and team experience
Education
	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
		B.S. in Marketing 3.96/4.0 GPA
Work History
	July 2000-January 2007		Eli Lilly & Company Chicago, IL and Ohio
	Pharmaceutical Senior Sales Representative responsible for bringing relevant and important information about my products to physicians so they can in turn help and treat their patients.
	Spinning Instructor/Pilates Instructor - Various Health Clubs, Chicago, IL
		East Bank North Pier Athletic Club Lake Shore Illinois Center Lake Shore Downtown and Streeterville Wells Street Athletic Club Equinox Chicago Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness
Community Involvement
	CARA Road Race Circuit Elvis is Alive 5K Run for the Zoo Wommen's 10K Nike One Hit Wonder Run Solider Field 10 miler Chicago Accenture Triathlon Team Toledo Triathlon Events
	Club Member
		Team Toledo Triathlon Member Findlay Strider Toledo Area Road Runner Chicago Tri Club
	Volunteer
		Ironman USA, Lake Placid Wild Onion Urban Adventure Race