Bio: Coach Stephanie Atwood
Founder and Coach of the WOW Team – Fit Women of the World

Stephanie Atwood is founder and coach of the women’s running/walking group in the greater Bay Area called The WOW Team – Fit Women of the World.

Movement and fitness is a gift. I encourage both. When women join The WOW Team, they are welcomed at whatever level of ability they bring. We are the fitness club for all women! I want all women to feel comfortable and know that they will find support and companionship with us. When we’re moving, we’re getting fit. It doesn’t matter how fast we’re doing it! However, it really matters that we strive for our best. The WOW Team encourages and supports the best in every member.

Over several decades Coach Stephanie has worked, participated and competed in many fitness areas including running, boot camps, x-country skiing, winter survival, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, and adventure hiking throughout the world. She holds current certifications as a long distance running coach, personal trainer, sports injury and nutrition consultant.

Stephanie started ALTB International in 1997 offering cstom adventure tours on adventures all over the world including Nepal, Switzerland, Japan, Kenya, and Antarctica. She has trekked and climbed extensively in the Himalaya and ascended Mt. Fuji more than a dozen times!

Recently ALTB International has branched out to include women's fitness as a major focus. The WOW Team, has grown to include more than 2000 active women throughout the United States. WOW groups work out regularly in four Bay Area Counties and are scheduled to expand to 7 by the end of 2012.

In addition to coaching, Coach Stephanie is a Master’s Runner and runs or walks almost every day. She often places in the top 3 in her age division. With more than 30 years experience Atwood has completed several marathons, half marathons, multiple long distance races, and track events. She reached state finals in the 3000 meters in college. “Running and I go together. I want it to be that way as long as I live”.

Go WOW Team!

RRCA Certified Long Distance Running Coach Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Injury and Nutrition Consultant San Francisco, CA 415 682-8819 CoachStephanie@gowowteam.com http://GoWOWTeam.com http://meetup.com/gowowteam

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Lauren Ganes - Marathon Coordinator

Jen Wuest-Garcia - Assistant Coach