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Houston Fit AR Organizers

Megan and Chad Holman

Megan and Chad Holman are the Houston Fit Adventure Racing Organizers. The Holmans joined Houston Fit AR looking to test their team dynamic in the sport of adventure racing. They have experienced a great deal of success in their short AR careers and enjoyed the program, the people and the sport of AR so much they became our organizers. If you have any questions about our program you may contact them at organizer@HoustonFitAR.com

Houston Fit AR Coaches

Novice Program Veteran Program Assistant Coaches
Novice Program Coaches
Coach Ashley Novice Program Running Coach - Ashley Edwards

Ashley Edwards is the novice program running coach. Ashley is an accomplished and experienced adventure racer having competed in over 50 sprint, intermediate and expedition race events. Ashley has completed ten marathons and is a 2005 Boston Marathon finisher. Along with her experience, Ashley brings a great deal of enthusiasm and passion for the sport of adventure racing to the program.

Coach Will Novice Program Biking Coach - Will Williams

Will Williams is the novice program biking coach. Will is an avid cyclist who has been competing for over eight years. His favorite event is endurance mountain biking but he also enjoys adventure racing and has competed in numerous races from sprint to 48 hours. Will is looking forward to sharing his enthusiasm for biking.

Coach Chris Novice Program Paddling Coach - Chris Spradlin

Chris Spradlin is the Novice Program Paddling Coach. Chris is an experienced adventure racer having competed in many sprint races, 12 hour races and 24 hour races. He has had several top 3 finishes and competed in the 2008 USARA National Championship race. While enjoying all the disciplines of adventure racing, his favorite aspect is paddling. Chris looks forward to sharing his knowledge and passion for kayaking and canoeing with beginner adventure racers.

Coach Josh Novice Program Navigation Coach - Josh Thompson

Josh Thompson is the novice navigation coach. Josh has competed in adventure races varying from 4 to 24 hours in length, including several top 5 finishes. Josh contributes to his teams by always keeping them "found", carefully choosing the best routes to minimize distance and fatigue and maintaining a positive attitude during the most difficult parts of any race. Josh is looking forward to teaching the art of navigation to all new racers.

Veteran Program Coaches
Coach Kelley Veteran Program Running Coach - Kelley Simmons

Kelley Simmons is the veteran running coach. Kelley is an ex basketball and rugby player who has taken up running and endurance racing as a way to keep the competitive edge. He has competed in everything from 5ks to marathons and on- and off-road triathlons. In a short period of time, he has also posted several first place finishes in various length adventure races ranging from 2-hour sprints to a 30-hour expedition length race. He believes there really is nothing better than training with your fellow racers to help take your running to the next level while having fun at the same time.

Coach Jason Veteran Bike Coach - Jason Maloney

Jason Maloney is the veteran biking coach. Jason was a member of the winning teams in the TSARCS, Lonestar Adventure Racing and Texas State Sprint Championship Adventure Racing Series. His positive attitude keeps his teammates entertained through all hours of a race. Jason looks forward to sharing his expertise on the bike, which is revered by his teammates and his competition.

Coach Bobby Veteran Paddling Coach - Bobby Kitchen

Bobby Kitchen is the veteran paddling coach. Bobby is an avid paddler and has competed in over 50 adventure racing events of varying lengths. While he enjoys all of the disciplines AR offers, Bobby is most passionate when racing on open water. By sharing his knowledge and experience, Bobby hopes to help others improve their paddling skills.

Coach Alan Veteran Navigation Coach - Alan Henson

Alan Henson is the veteran navigation coach. Alan has competed in numerous adventure races ranging from sprints to 24 hour formats. His navigation skills have earned his team a Nationals Qualification as well as multiple top-5 finishes. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge and passion for navigation in the sport of Adventure Racing.

Assistant Coaches
Novice Biking Assistant Coach - Cynthia Bryan
Novice Paddling Assistant Coach - Scott Shoaf
Novice Navigation Assistant Coach - Nicki Adams
Coach Tracy Veteran Running Assistant Coach - Tracy Jones
Coach Steve Veteran Biking Assistant Coach - Steve Mertz
Veteran Biking Assistant Coach - Gabe Haarsma
Veteran Paddling Assistant Coach - Helena Finley