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Why Barefoot Training?

September 7, 2016 //  by Jacqueline Schmoll

Why Barefoot Training?

  • Jacqueline Schmoll
  • September 7, 2016
  • 6:26 pm
  • #IntervalTraining, #LiveEpicBeEpic, EPIC Global, Fitness, New York

Ippolita di Paola, Coach, EPIC Interval Training

Ever wonder why we train barefoot at EPIC? Sure it’s convenient to not have to carry sneakers to work each day. But It’s actually because barefoot training improves your balance, alignment, agility, power, and explosiveness. Active, agile, strong humans weren’t meant to be stuck in shoes all day. Shoes and orthotics have become both a crutch for our weak ankles and flat feet, and a cause of restrictions in our mobility and limits on our strength, putting unnecessary compensatory pressure on the knees, hips, low back, and neck.

If you don’t think the feet are that important, take a second to consider that they carry most of your body weight around all day, everyday, not to mention that the foot and ankle consist of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 16 muscles, and are covered in proprioceptors–”sensors that provide information about joint angle, muscle length, and muscle tension,…integrated to [provide the brain with] information about the position of the limb in space.” Most movement starts with the neural firing from your feet, so just imagine how much better your kinetic chain of movement will operate if the first signal is clear and strong.

What this means for you–the everyday athlete, the weekend warrior, the fitness newbie, the runner, and the strength addict–is you can finally conquer new goals. As coaches at EPIC Interval Training, we strive to aid you in a journey of constant improvement; to be faster, stronger, and healthier. With barefoot training, you can reach new depth in your squat by improving your ankle mobility and driving properly through your heel; you can perfect your deadlift by corkscrewing your feet into the ground, spiraling your knees out and activating your glutes so that next heavy lift is free of back pain; you can drive your force into the floor for that ballistic, rock solid kettlebell swing; you can explode up off the ground and land softly, rolling through your full foot on a box jump; your newfound balance in a lunge, and quickness on an agility ladder will surprise you! And best yet, your coaches can tell when you’re compensating in your movements, and compromising your form, because we can see when your toes are lifting in your kettlebell swing or your heel is striking on a box jump, allowing us to push your progress in a smart way!

So if you want to improve your speed, agility, explosiveness, power, and strength, all while improving your joint health, muscular alignment, shock absorption, mobility and movement mechanics, keep showing up and kicking ass barefoot while us coaches perfect your form, and push your skills and endurance!

For more information, referenced here, check out:

  • https://www.t-nation.com/training/truth-about-barefoot-training
  • https://www.revinmo.com/about/#science-of-revinmo
  • https://www.robinskey.com/lose-the-shoes-10-benefits-of-barefoot-training-and-getting-started/
  • https://courses.washington.edu/conj/bess/spindle/proprioceptors.html
  • https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/barefoot-training

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Member Spotlight – Deb N.

April 25, 2016 //  by Jacqueline Schmoll

Member Spotlight – Deb N.

  • Jacqueline Schmoll
  • April 25, 2016
  • 1:11 am
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Deb Northup is a member at EPIC Providence and also won their New Years Challenge. She may look sweet and innocent, but she is a force to be reckoned with. She’s shown just how tough she is and is now racing with the EPIC Providence team. Be sure to push her if you’re working out in Providence. But be careful, she may be lapping you! Get to know Deb and comment below to show her more support. Share her story for motivation to others, as she’s proven there’s no such thing as “can’t”.

When did you first become a member at EPIC?

I joined Epic in the middle of December 2015.

What made you want try EPIC?

I had attended the Badass Challenge and the hikes at Wachusetts with Dan (my son). Everyone involved was friendly and supportive of each other and they were having fun while working out. It made me want to try it.

What were your goals when you started? Have you reached them? If so, have you set further expectations for yourself?

My immediate goal when I joined was not to die or throw up in front of these people who were young enough to be my kids! My goal in joining was to be stronger so that my horseback riding would improve and to give myself something physical to do during the winter.

I am pleased to say that I far exceeded my expectations. I had never worked out or been athletic in my life. I found exercise boring. There is nothing boring about working out at EPIC!! I lost weight and went from a size 12 pant to a size 6 without getting sickly skinny. I have muscles! I have lost back fat and for women, as you age, that is so hard to do.

You won the EPIC Providence New Years Challenge! What/who helped push you to work so hard through those 45 days?

My son is a huge source of my motivation. He is always encouraging me to push myself out of my comfort zone. Everyday during the challenge the men and women at EPIC and the coaches were positive, encouraging, generous and helpful. Working out with such an incredible group of people inspired me to keep at it even when I was tired.

Anything else you’d like to say about EPIC?

It certainly changed my life. I wish all women my age would give it a try. It makes you realize that you can do just about anything no matter your age.

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EPIC NYC Coaches Profile: Caitlin Yuhas

April 12, 2016 //  by Jacqueline Schmoll

EPIC NYC Coaches Profile: Caitlin Yuhas

  • Jacqueline Schmoll
  • April 12, 2016
  • 4:05 am
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We sat down with Coach Caitlin Yuhas of our New York City locations to ask her some quick questions. Check out what she had to share below and get to know another one of EPIC’s finest!

1. When did you start coaching at Epic Interval Training? And which location do you coach at?

I started coaching in June of 2015; I am currently teaching at both NYC locations.

2. What is your home town?

Springfield, IL

3. Did you do any physical activities/play sports growing up? If so, what?

All sorts! A little basketball and softball, soccer for ten years, and I’ve been dancing since the age of 3.

4. Do you compete in any sports as an adult? If so, what?

Yes indeed! I’m a competitive amateur Strongwoman for team PowerNYC; also still dancing a bit in the city.

5. What is your favorite class to teach at EPIC and why?

So tough to choose, but I think Tone and Power is my top choice. The workouts always resonate with who I am as an athlete, and I love nerding out on technique and form. Plus, the movements in T&P are essentials, the bread and butter of our program; keep improving on those and you’ll get better at everything else we do!

6. What is your favorite class to take at EPIC and why?

I love taking The Blast. It’s the biggest departure from the training I do with my team and my coach. The pace of it allows me to get in a rhythm, go a little wild and work on my explosive power.

7. What would we find in your gym bag?

All my lifting gear (belts, wraps, chalk, sleeves, etc), special Strongman stuff (stone sleeves, Spider Tacky), at least two changes of clothes, S’well water bottle, BCAAs, Biofreeze, minibands, lacrosse ball, fruit snacks and/or Swedish fish.

8. What are your top 3 favorite workout songs?

  • “You Can Find Me” – Jess Glynne
  • “B.O.B” – Outkast
  • “Touched” – VAST
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Can EPIC Help You Become an Athlete? A Member’s POV

February 9, 2016 //  by Jacqueline Schmoll

Can EPIC Help You Become an Athlete? A Member’s POV

  • Jacqueline Schmoll
  • February 9, 2016
  • 5:08 am
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Does EPIC help you become a better athlete even if you do not consider yourself an athlete?

You are an athlete. Yes, you. A sexy athlete. Just because you don’t play football for the Dolphins or compete in a sport at a high level doesn’t mean you aren’t athlete.

An “athlete” is someone who is proficient in a sport or other form of physical exercise. The principles that make an athlete great, however, can be applied to everyone in different aspects of life. Whether you’re a mother of three, a CEO of a company or a law student, it’s important to have the physical and mental strength to make it through each day.

EPIC Interval helps build physically and mentally strong athletes that compete in a variety of careers. For the typical athlete, EPIC provides a program that attacks weaknesses and helps strengthen every muscle. EPIC training is all encompassing and leaves you feeling accomplished after every session. The timing of the workouts not only builds stamina and endurance, but also taps into your mental strength. Whether it’s 3 long rounds, or 5 shorter ones, you have to mentally make it through the workout in order to physically complete it.

This is so important because when that mother of three, CEO, or law student reach the toughest parts of their days, they look back on that session at EPIC and remember how they made it through. They learn how to not quit or give up before their “game” is over. EPIC creates a healthy competition within you while improving your overall health and lifestyle.

Training at EPIC helps feed a healthy lifestyle for every type of athlete. Functional, complex movements translate into everyday life and prepare you for anything the day throws your way. I start everyday at EPIC because it provides an exciting, challenging, and rewarding workout before my day gets crazy. In just a few short months at EPIC I’ve set and reached multiple goals with the support of some great people. I’ve also built a stronger body and mind so I can be an elite athlete in all aspects of my life.

This article was written by EPIC Interval Miami member, Chase Howard. He currently is pursuing his law degree at the University of Miami specializing in health, intellectual property and general business law. He’s a fantastic member and is always looking for the next fitness challenge!

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EPIC Interval Direct | The EPIC Blog

January 20, 2016 //  by Jacqueline Schmoll

EPIC Interval Direct | The EPIC Blog

  • Jacqueline Schmoll
  • January 20, 2016
  • 5:49 am
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What the Hell is EPIC Interval Training?

I get this question so much at this point it’s become a running joke with friends, family and Epic members that….GET IT!(What EPIC is all about)!
What’s funny is that it EPIC is extremely close to impossible to describing in conversation and the best way to GET IT is to participate in a class. For me, EPIC has become a living, breathing thing that I have a full relationship with. I love it, I hate it, I fight with it, I nurture it, I raise it, and I’m extremely proud of it.

When EPIC started, my goals and vision weren’t more than what workout can I devise each day that is going to kick my ass in the best way possible while being scalable for everyone to participate in. How can I make my body a full-blown machine where I do not need too much workout gear while still feeling like I received the workout of a lifetime? How can I create synergy in a group fitness atmosphere where everyone is enhancing the experience? These are still questions I asks myself everyday concerning EPIC and what I love most is that I always feel challenged. The fitness industry is a competitive one and trends come and go very quickly. If you decide to build a weak-ass foundation on gimmicks and hocus pocus, the journey will be short, and is going to end badly.

What my team and I have tried our best to do is tap into people’s mindsets and do our best to re-wire what people think an “epic” workout really is. I have done workouts where my body is beat to shit and I can’t move for days. I used to consider this an “epic” workout. My swollen joints, awkward gait, and back pain used to be considered a badge of honor. The truth is that it was just fucking stupid. I now have 4 standards when considering a workout to be “epic”

  • Was the workout safe?
  • Was the workout creative?
  • Was the workout fun?
  • Was I challenged?
Every time you workout ask yourself these 4 questions…I’ll bet at least 9 out of 10 times you will be disappointed that your workout wasn’t “epic”.

So I guess I have been dodging the question at the start of this blog post….What the Hell EPIC INTERVAL Training? I’ll spare you the salesmen (Go to epicintervaltraining.com/hayes-valley for our generic answer) answer and let you know what EPIC Interval Training is to me:

EPIC Interval Training is a group fitness, all-encompassing workout that seriously changes lives, especially mine. I have never put myself first when answering this question, but the truth is that the program started with me and I’ve lived this program from day 1. I have been fortunate enough to make life long friends and enhance people’s lives doing what I love most…How many people can say that?

There are many fitness programs that breed results and EPIC isn’t any different….We get serious results, trust me. Where I have noticed the biggest difference is how personal people are about the program. How much pride people have in their workouts. How excited people get when they accomplished something they never thought they could do. The program changes mindsets and expectations for the better, that’s what I love most!

So have I explained what EPIC is all about? Probably not, so just watch this video if you are still interested.

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Ben Buchanan was born in Michigan and grew up in Central Florida after his family moved to Tavares, FL. As a kid, he was always active and played basketball, football, and ran track. He attended the University of Michigan where he met his wife, Annelise. They moved to Melbourne over 20 years ago and have 4 wonderful kids. Ben is an Independent Financial Advisor and has his own local business!

Fitness has always been a priority for Ben who enjoys lifting weights, running, and yoga. He has run many local roads and trail races and completed a handful of marathons. He has been a part of the Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club since 2001. In addition to playing for the Red Eyes, he was part of the Florida Select Side and represented the USA South Panthers territorial team for four years. Never one to retire, he occasionally makes an appearance on the “pitch”.

In 2015, as his rugby career was winding down, Ben began competing in Scottish Highland Athletics and often travels to festivals around Florida to compete. The competitions are made up of 7-9 events that consist of throwing weights/objects for height or distance. His favorite event is the caber toss, where a large telephone-like pole is flipped. In 2019, while on vacation in Scotland, Ben had the honor of competing at the Gourock Highland Games.

He started practicing yoga as a way to improve flexibility and round out his existing fitness routine. With yoga, Ben found a way to challenge himself physically while also learning to relax his mind. He completed the 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training in 2020. Since then, he has been teaching Yoga and Endurance Conditioning classes at the Yogi Perogi. Calisthenics and bodyweight training is something he loves and in 2019, he completed the Progressive Calisthenics Certification instructor course in New York City with the Kavadlo brothers. Ben is also a level 200 certified rugby coach.

Ben recently started pursuing another passion; acting. Since starting in 2021, he has appeared in several commercials and independent films. Ben looks forward to helping people at Space Coast Fitness & OCR have fun while they reach their fitness goals!

Coach Tracy
Coach Tracy

Hello! My name is Tracy Crockett. I live here in Melbourne, Florida with my hubby, husky and two boys who are very active in Travel Baseball, Littte League and Flag Football. I grew up in the midwest and was very active in sports as well. I enjoyed Volleyball,  Basketball, Track and Cheerleading. I have always loved hiking, biking, rafting…anything outdoors!

As a young adult I focused on my career, traveling and just living life! Once we decided to start a family I knew I wanted to be the best mom I could be. I decided to start my own fitness journey after I had my first son. Like many do I started at the back of the class just hoping to survive each class. I was lucky enough to have instructors that really motived the entire class no matter the level or where you were in the room. With that came success and was so empowering. That inspired me to want to help others in their fitness journey so I became an AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and most recently a certified Epic coach! Which is super exciting! I love seeing people succeed, crush their goals and set new ones. We are never done growing and improving!

In the last few years I have discovered I enjoy Obstacle Course Racing. It has helped me grow not only physically but mentally. The camaraderie and confidence it instills in every person who completes a race is amazing and addicting. No matter if it is your first race or 50th. I have competed in several local races and qualified and competed in the OCR World Championships twice and North American OCR Championships once. Such an amazing experience. I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals no matter what they are! Success is within reach!

“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow”

Coach Lara
Lara Ramos is our EPIC Mobility Coach.  Lara is from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Her family has been living on the Space Coast since 2007.

Lara has practiced Yoga since 2011, and taught since 2014.  She completed her 200 E-RYT Yoga Certification under Annette Armstrong at Downtown Yoga, a pioneer in this field in Melbourne, Florida. Her certifications include Vinyasa, Yin, Hot and Power Yoga.

Coach Lara strives to provide you a practice that includes effort and surrender. She meets her students at their level of experience and physical ability with a focus on safety and body awareness.  Her classes and sequences are approachable, nurturing, creative, at times challenging and always fun. She spends time creating a playlist along with the sequence so that you will leave feeling renewed, inspired and accomplished.

Lara considers her Yoga practice a  constant journey. Yoga has given her freedom both physically and mentally. She believes strongly in the value of remaining a student and has plans to continue to deepen her training not only as a Yoga Instructor but also in foundational Ayurveda philosophy to complement the Yoga Practice and enhance the health and well being of each individual.

Lets explore #EpicMobility Yoga Flow together.  See you on the mat!

Coach Terry grew up in Dallas, Texas and is consumed by all things outdoors. While growing up in Texas, he was active in Boy Scouts, football, BMX, and Karate. By his early twenties, he was living in San Diego, California and fully engaged in all the outdoor activities that Southern California has to offer – ocean swimming, surfing, hiking, road biking, Team Sport Kiting, and a deep dive into Tae Kwon Do.

Terry began his technical career as a radar engineering support and integration technician at Naval Research and Development (NRaD), Depot West in San Diego, and providing full radar system refurbishments at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR), San Diego. Terry received his formal radar system training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, home the Blue Angels. In 2000, Terry left the government for the private sector to work for Northrop Grumman where he managed remote radar sites and deployments supporting US counter-drug efforts in Central and South America. Terry met the love of his life while in Colombia and they were married in her home town of Medellin in 2005. Then in 2008 it was time to raise a family and they moved to El Paso, Texas where Terry worked for ITT Systems on the Tethered Aerostat Radars along the US Border.

In 2010, Terry moved to Melbourne, Florida where Terry has taken on multiple rolls for TSS Solutions. As a Certified Quality Auditor, LSSBB, and PMP Terry is a change agent in and out of the office and the Kaizen philosophy of small incremental continuous improvements is the perfect match for EPIC Interval Training.

Terry got his first taste of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) in 2015 when he took part in the Brevard County Sheriff’s office Jail Break Mud Run. He then went on to run in the Miami Spartan Sprint that same year and the addiction to OCR was set. In 2017, Terry began competing in the Age Group category and with the help of Coach Jackie was able to qualify for and compete in the 2019 Spartan North American Championships. Terry received his Personal Trainer Certification from the American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) in 2020.

When I was about 9 years old, I realized that adults got big and slow when they stopped playing – Never stop playing!

Jackie is co-ownerand has knowledge and experience in coaching all ages, levels and abilities. Coach Jackie is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise ACE, a Certified Spartan SGX Level 1 Coach, and a certified EPIC Interval Training Coach. Jackie has always loved fitness and sports. She played Division 1 Field Hockey at The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) where she received her Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree and her Masters in Business Administration (MBA). She was part of the 1999 Division 1 National Championship Team. In 2001, Jackie began distance running and ran Cross Country and Track & Field at UMD until 2002. From 2002-2003, Jackie was the Assistant Coach of the UMD Cross Country Team. Jackie has continued to run competitively since 2003 until the present. Jackie has trained for and competed in short and long distance running events obstacle course races. Her favorite distances are 5k, 10k, 10 mile, Half Marathon, and Marathons (she has run 9!). Jackie has also run over 15 Spartan Races (completing the Spartan Trifecta in 2014 and 2018, and 2019) and multiple other branded OCR races (Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Savage, BattleFrog, and Rugged Maniac). Because she is a Certified ACE Personal Trainer, and Certified Spartan Race Group Exercise Coach (Spartan SGX), she is highly qualified to train participants for obstacle course and endurance racing. Finally, Jackie works full time in the Aerospace and Defense Industry and is a mom of three kids. Becoming a mom helped Jackie to realize that there is no better time to do what you have dreamed of than today.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering since 2003.
  • Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) since 2010.
  • EPIC Interval Training Coach since 2020.
  • ACE-Certified Personal Trainer since 2009.
  • Spartan Group Exercise (SGX) Certified since 2015.
  • Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning Certified 2006-2009.
  • CPR/AED Certified since 2006.

 Coach

Steve Schmoll is owner and chief operating officer and has developed expertise in coaching professional and recreational athletes of all levels and abilities. Steve played Division 1 Baseball at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering degree. Steve was the UMD Male Athlete of the Year and led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in Strikeouts while setting the UMD Single Season Strikeout Record. Steve was a professional baseball player from 2003 through 2009 playing for the LA Dodgers, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals Major League Baseball organizations. Coach Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and a master’s degree as a Physician Assistant, specializing in Orthopedics. Steve is also a Certified Spartan Race Group Exercise Coach (SGX) and Certified EPIC Interval Training Coach. Steve brings years of training athletes of all ages in multiple sports.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering since 2003.
  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant since 2014.
  • EPIC Interval Training Coach since 2020.
  • Spartan Group Exercise (SGX) Certified since 2015.
  • Baseball Technique Expert since 2003.
  • CPR/AED Certified since 2010.

My name is Joanna Pettis and I live in PSJ with my husband, Jim, and my daughter, Kierston. I grew up in Merritt Island and graduated from Merritt Island High School, where I was a cheerleader and volleyball/softball player. I graduated from UCF with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 2000 have been teaching at Atlantis Elementary ever since. In 2010, I decided I also wanted to be a group fitness instructor so I completed my certification though AFAA. I began teaching classes such as cardio kickboxing, Strong, Core & More, and HIIT. In 2018, I also received my GEAR certification and started to instruct indoor cycling classes.

I absolutely love instructing/coaching classes and there’s nothing better than sweating and getting stronger with others. Through fitness, I have met some amazing people and some of my best friends. It is so exciting to see people reaching goals and doing things that they didn’t think they could do. Regardless of fitness level – from beginner to elite – there is always room for growth and improvement. I believe that the camaraderie of a group fitness setting fosters accountability and more enjoyment of workouts. And, although each person has their own fitness journey, group fitness gives us a little push; whether it’s friendly competition, inspiration or motivation.

I’ve always been adventurous and had an active lifestyle with a passion for fitness. In 2012, I discovered “mud runs” which were relatively new to the fitness and running world. Over the years these fun “mud runs” have become more competitive and have evolved into obstacle course races (OCR’s). These OCR’s provide motivation for my own personal workouts as the obstacles require strength, endurance, agility, grip strength, balance, and mental grit. As an avid OCR athlete, I have competed in over 95 events including the OCR World Championships 3 times, the United States OCR Championships, and the North American OCR Championships twice. Many of my own personal fitness goals currently revolve around my passion for OCR. Whatever your fitness goals are, I look forward to helping you reach them!

Tammy has been in the fitness field for 20 years and graduated with her M.S. in Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion from George Mason University. Her fitness career has led her to work in a variety of fitness centers and has given her the opportunity to work with different populations of people from novice to experienced exercisers, military personnel, tactical athletes and those who have injuries.
Tammy enjoys functional training and challenging people to accomplish more than they thought they could. Her favorite statement is “don’t judge a book by it’s cover, you will be surprised”.
Fitness is different for everyone and it is not a one size fits all – that allows for a lot of creativity to help people reach their goals.

*pertinent certifications
Current certifications include:
NSCA-CPT (National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer)
TSAC-F (Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator thru National Strength and Conditioning Association)
EPIC Certification
TRX Group and Individual
AHA Instructor (American Heart Association)

Coach Terry
Coach Terry

Coach Terry grew up in Dallas, Texas and is consumed by all things outdoors. While growing up in Texas, he was active in Boy Scouts, football, BMX, and Karate. By his early twenties, he was living in San Diego, California and fully engaged in all the outdoor activities that Southern California has to offer – ocean swimming, surfing, hiking, road biking, Team Sport Kiting, and a deep dive into Tae Kwon Do.

Terry began his technical career as a radar engineering support and integration technician at Naval Research and Development (NRaD), Depot West in San Diego, and providing full radar system refurbishments at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR), San Diego. Terry received his formal radar system training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, home the Blue Angels. In 2000, Terry left the government for the private sector to work for Northrop Grumman where he managed remote radar sites and deployments supporting US counter-drug efforts in Central and South America. Terry met the love of his life while in Colombia and they were married in her home town of Medellin in 2005. Then in 2008 it was time to raise a family and they moved to El Paso, Texas where Terry worked for ITT Systems on the Tethered Aerostat Radars along the US Border.

In 2010, Terry moved to Melbourne, Florida where Terry has taken on multiple rolls for TSS Solutions. As a Certified Quality Auditor, LSSBB, and PMP Terry is a change agent in and out of the office and the Kaizen philosophy of small incremental continuous improvements is the perfect match for EPIC Interval Training.

Terry got his first taste of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) in 2015 when he took part in the Brevard County Sheriff’s office Jail Break Mud Run. He then went on to run in the Miami Spartan Sprint that same year and the addiction to OCR was set. In 2017, Terry began competing in the Age Group category and with the help of Coach Jackie was able to qualify for and compete in the 2019 Spartan North American Championships. Terry received his Personal Trainer Certification from the American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) in 2020.

When I was about 9 years old, I realized that adults got big and slow when they stopped playing – Never stop playing!

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Judy

Coach

Judy McManus has always had a passion for sports and fitness, focusing on soccer, track, and basketball in high school and continuing to play recreational soccer until the birth of her first child in 2010. She took up crossfit, bootcamps, and HIITs as her primary forms of exercise until she discovered OCRs in 2018. Judy ran her first OCR with Jackie and Steve Schmoll in 2018 and has been hooked ever since. Within her first year of racing competitively, she placed 3rd in the Spartan US National Series for her Age Group and competed in the Spartan World Championship in Tahoe, CA. Judy is a 5x Spartan podium award winner and has found a new passion in trail running.

Outside of OCRs, Judy is a FL Gator, graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and working at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Medical Affairs. She has two young boys who keeps her busy with balancing work, their extracurricular activities, and training. Her reason for coaching is “I enjoy helping people challenge themselves to reach new goals, whatever that might be for an individual. For myself, I was never a collegiate level athlete and only started to really push myself in my mid-forties. My first road race was a half marathon which I had only started running 3 months prior. I can do more pull-ups, run farther, and lift more weights now than ever before. Don’t let your mind create limits, at any age people can start to see what their true potential is!”

CASSIDY WATTON

Head of Programming / Coach

Cassidy lives and breathes the Hybrid Training lifestyle! As is Head Coach and Program Director, her passion is creating exciting and effective workouts and putting them into a well-rounded program for all levels to get (and stay) in the best shape of their lives. Cassidy is a member of the Spartan Race Pro Team and is the Champion of CMT’s Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge. Cassidy practices what she preaches…when she is not coaching, you can find her taking a class and setting a brutal pace!

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