Why train with RunVie Racing?  There are lots of great running and triathlon clubs and fun people to train with (we belong to several clubs).  The benefits of training with RunVie Racing go beyond a training group.  You receive expert coaching alongside training with a great group of people to support you. Throughout this web site you will read success stories from our athletes, read what our athletes have to say about training with RunVie Racing - click athlete testimonies.

Why is coaching important?  You are provided with a schedule to meet your training level and goals as well as consultation and evaluation to monitor your progress.  You have group or individual training session where you learn the RIGHT way to execute your sport.  This means a lower risk of injury, failure, or quitting and a higher likelihood of SUCCESS!  Training with a certified coach can make all the difference in your training.  Training with Dan & Joette, locally in the Tampa area, means you have two committed coaches who are well known, dedicated, and a part of the running and triathlon community right where you live!  Join us and see the difference!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Our company was built out of our love of running and living a healthy lifestyle. Our mission is to bring running to people who don't think they can run, assist athletes who want to improve within their sport, and offer training to those who fall in the middle. We are certified USA Triathlon Level 1 Coaches, Road Runners Association of America Coaches, and Team in Training Coaches.

Within this web site you will find a lot of different information - including links to other important health and wellness sites, our activities and group training sessions, and information on all aspects of duathlon, triathlon, and running.

OUR SERVICE: Coaches Dan & Joette along with members of RunVie Racing believe in giving back to the community. They have supported athletes training to raise funds for Team in Training Leukemia Society; MS Society, Tug McGraw Foundation, and Susan G Komen 3-day to name a few. The coaches and team have raised over $40,000 to give back to these and other charities. A portion of every registration is donated to charity each season! If you are training to raise funds for a charity, please let us know and we can help to support your efforts!

We hope you can JOIN US to bring better health and wellness to yourself and those around you.

See Ya! - Coaches Joette & Dan Bergeson

GET TO KNOW YOUR COACHES

Coach Dan has been running competitively for over 30 years. Dan has competed in running races, duathlons, and triathlons around the world including the US National Duathlon Championships and the Powerman Worlds in Switzerland. In 2011 Dan qualified at the US National Duathlon for the ITU World Duathlon in Gijon, Spain. He works hard at perfecting his own training schedule and his efforts are apparent in his race times and USAT ranking.

Coach Joette has been running for over 15 years and began marathon racing in 2002.  She has completed 7 marathons and countless half marathons and short-course races.  Joette also took first place in her age group in the Publix Race Series and completed the inaugural Augusta 70.3 Ironman. In 2011 Joette qualified at the US National Duathlon for the ITU World Duathlon in Gijon, Spain.

Coaches Dan & Joette are USA Triathlon Level 1, Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), and Team in Training Coach certified, and CPR and First Aid certified.  We have expertise executing both short (5k, sprint) and long (marathon, 70.3) training programs.  We have worked with both experienced athletes helping them to define their goals, improve their pace, and achieve their aspirations; and with beginning athletes helping them to develop their form, learn their pace, and achieve their dream.  We have worked with athletes of all ages from 12 years to 72 years.

Our training programs focus on the core components of training and teach not only how to train and how many miles to train, but the importance of nutrition, gear, shoes, stretching, etc.  You will learn the fundamentals you need to be successful at achieving your goals!

Coaches Bergeson have competed in numerous marathons and offer training programs for triathlon's and marathon's around the country including:

DISNEY GOOFY CHALLENGE - DISNEY MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

CHICAGO MARATHON TRAINING

LAS VEGAS MARATHON TRAINING

NASHVILLE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON TRAINING

TWIN CITIES MARATHON TRAINING

MYRTLE BEACH MARATHON & HALF MARATHON TRAINING

DISNEY PRINCESS HALF MARATHON

GASPARILLA MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, & MARATHON RELAY TRAINING

DUATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

TOP GUN TRIATHLON

ESCAPE FROM FORT DESOTO TRIATHLON

MOSS PARK TRIATHLON WEEKEND

WOMEN'S HALF MARATHON ST PETE

CHILLY WILLY DUATHLON

Please contact us for specific training schedules.  CONTACT US

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We also specialize in short-course programs including:

COUCH TO 5K TRAINING

HEALTHY YOU - RUNNING FOR LIFE

5K TRAINING FOR SPEED

FARTLEK, TEMPO, & INTERVALS TO IMPROVE YOUR TIME

MOVING FROM 5K TO 10K TRAINING

10K TRAINING FOR SPEED

DUATHLON TO TRIATHLON - SHORT OR LONG COURSE EVENTS

BIKE TO RUN TRANSITION

We have developed training programs for lots of events including:

ESCAPE FROM FORT DESOTO TRIATHLON

TOP GUN TRIATHLON

OLDSMAR TAPHOUSE 5K

AUGUSTA 70.3 IRONMAN

ARMADILLO RUN

GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC

PUBLIX FAMILY FITNESS WEEKEND DUATHLON AND RUNNING EVENTS

WOMEN'S HALF MARATHON TRAINING

MS 150

We are also official coaches for the Women's Half Marathon (Women's Running Half Marathon)

Please contact us for specific training schedules or let us create one to meet your needs.  CONTACT US

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