Meet Lesley
Fitness Trainer and Personal Coach
I have been teaching fitness classes for over 20 years and have been certified to teach a variety of classes ranging from Step aerobics and Kick-Boxing to Swim Lessons and Lifeguarding.
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Previous certifications have included:
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USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
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AFAA Personal Trainer
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Fitness Counselor
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Health club manager
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Aquatic director
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Age group swim coach of all ages and abilities
Swimming background I started swimming competitively at the age of 7. I lettered in Cross Country and Track in Jr. High and High School and received a swim scholarship from Ball State University (BSU) where I was a High Point Swimmer and MVP all 4 years and the team captain my Jr. and Sr. years. I qualified for Sr. Nationals and was named NCAA Woman Athlete of the Year for BSU.
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A little about me...
Personal Achievements
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Started competing in triathlon at the age of 30
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Qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii in 2012 and 2015
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Competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2010 (2nd place) and 2017
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All American Triathlete for 10+ years
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Qualified for Team USA
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Boston qualified in every marathon
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Boston qualified in most Ironman events
Hometown Pesotum, Illinois
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Education
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Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science from BSU
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Masters degree in Athletic Administration at the University of Illinois
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Graduate assistant in the Kinesiology department and swim/triathlon teacher
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Family I have 3 wonderful kids; Alexa is in Graduate school at the University of Tennessee. Health and Sciences in Memphis - getting her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. She competed on the WKU cross country and track teams during her undergraduate work. Samantha is a Senior at Arkansas State University and competes in cross country and indoor and outdoor track at A-State. Colton is in 10th grade and is involved in cross country and tennis. I love being a mother, and I enjoy working part time so I can keep up with all of our activities.
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I thank God and my wonderful family for supporting me in life and in triathlon. Now my hope is for you to get as much enjoyment out of the sport as I have!
