Coach Stephanie outdoors, as usual

Contact:
http://GoWOWTeam.com
http://meetup.com/gowowteam

Biography
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. Her training and teaching experience span several decades.

Stephanie has worked, volunteered, and competed in fitness-related programs including marathon training, 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 At Last The Best, (ALTB International, Inc) in 1997. The company arranged trips and guided clients 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! Presently, ALTB International has branched out to include fitness as a major focus. Her women’s fitness program, The WOW Team, has grown to include more than 2000 active women throughout the US. WOW groups workout regularly in four Bay Area Counties and are scheduled to expand to 7 by the end of 2010..

Founder and Coach Stephanie’s undergraduate studies were in Exercise Physiology, Bio Mechanics of Movement and Holistic Health, with her M.A. in cross cultural communications and training. Stephanie has worked with all ages and kinds of groups including 7 years as senior instructor with Outward Bound and more than 2 decades as an international outdoor adventure guide and business owner. She has organized and guided local and international programs for the Sierra Club, The University of California, Mt. Travel/Sobek, Wilderness Travel, Guides For All Seasons and her own company ALTB iNTERNATIONAL, INC. .

Presently, Ms. Atwood is a Master’s Runner and runs or walks almost every day. She often places in the top 3 in her age division. Over the 30 years that Atwood has been running she has completed several marathons and track events and reached state finals in the 3000 meters for California Community Colleges. “Running and I go together. I want it to be that way as long as I live”.

“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.”

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