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Meet the Coaches

Based in Toronto, Marathon Dynamics Inc. has guided thousands of runners since 1997.  Its instructors and coaches are professional, supportive and helpful.


  • Running Clinic Instructor to thousands of runners at every level for 20 years
  • NCCP-Certified Running Coach with over 15 years experience coaching runners at every level
  • Creator of MDI's copyrighted Customized Training Plan software, and designer of thousands of Customized Running Plans
  • Competitive runner for almost 30 years with Personal Bests of 30:54 (10K), 1:12 (Half Marathon) & 2:42 (Marathon...at 42 yrs old)
  • 2005 Canadian 1500m Champion (sub master, 35-39), 2010 Ontario Masters 5K Champion, 2011 Ontario Masters 10K Champion, 2011 Ontario Masters Marathon Champion, 2012 Canadian Masters Half Marathon Bronze Medalist
  • Running & Fitness speaker at numerous race expos & corporate seminars
  • Popular media appearances, as seen on TSN, Life Network, Rogers Cable, and CFTO, read in Globe & Mail and National Post, and heard on CFRB Radio
  • Special Skills Extra Role in ESPN's film "Four Minutes" (story of Roger Bannister's breaking 4 minute mile)
  • Cross Trainer "extraordinaire"--dubbed "Mr. Transition" for his experience and devotion to all forms of "other" activity to support his "true love" (other than his wife Sherri and son Sebastian!)...running
  • Accomplished Duathlete & Inline Speedskater (one of Canada's top inline skate marathoners 2002-2006), and " way too" experienced water runner, elliptical trainer, life cycler, recumbent cycler, stair climber, strength trainer, hockey player, rower, golfer, dancer and yes, even juggler!
  • Recent Racing Highlights:
    3rd Master - Canadian Half Marathon Championships 2012 - 1:13
    6th Master - Yonge Street 10K - 32:46
    3rd Canadian Master - Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2011 - 2:42
  • Top Canadian Master - Midsummer Night 30km 2011 - 1:50 (2nd overall)
    Top Master - Downtown Dash 10K 2011 - 34:07 (3rd overall)
    Top Master - Pride & Remembrance 5K 2011 - 16:17 (4th overall)
    Top Master - Waterloo Classic 5K 2011 - 16:48 (1st overall)
    Top Master - Mississauga Half Marathon 2011 - 1:14 (4th overall)
    Top Master - Chilly Half Marathon 2011 - 1:18 (12th overall)
    Top Master - Robbie Burns 8K 2011 - 27min (7th overall)
    Top Master - 5KSM Run For Hope 5K 2010 - 16:24 (2nd overall)
    Top Master - Midsummer Night 15K 2010 - 54:13 (4th overall)
    Top Master - Billy Taylor 15K 2010 - 53:48 (3rd overall)


Kevin Smith  

Kev Close Up


The Mind leads the Body
 
2011 Ontario Masters Marathon Champion  
Kev at Waterfront Mara


  • 13 years running, 12 marathons including 5 Bostons, 5 Ironman Triathlons and various other endurance crimes that include trail running, mountain bike races and shorter distance triathlons
  • Member of Canada's Age group National Duathlon Team 2002 and 2006
  • Currently enrolled in York University’s Kinesiology program.
  • NCCP certified coach in Triathlon and Mountain biking
  • Certified Personal Trainer with Can-Fit Pro


Jackie Dupuis  
Jackie D

Achieve the best you can but make sure that you are having fun doing it.
 
Rockin' the World Duathlon Champs!  
Jackie D


  • NCCP Level II Certified Middle Distance Coach
  • Standout University Track & Cross Country Runner (Canada Games, CWUAA All Conference)
  • Personal Bests of 3:53.14 (1500m), 14:54.50 (5000m), 31:33 (10,000m), 1:11:34 (half marathon)
  • "Insider’s view" of numerous running related injuries & (as a result) cross training expert
  • When not running, biking, swimming, or coaching – practicing law.


Robin McKechney  
Robin M

Speedwork at Winston Churchill Park  
Robin Running


  • Ottawa Marathon Champion & Canadian Marathon Champion (1999)
  • 3 time National Champion and 7 time National Team member with over 10 years of coaching and personal training experience.
  • Competitive runner for 25 years.
  • Top Canadian @ Boston Marathon (97/98) & NYC Marathon (2000)
  • 2009 Canadian Masters Cross-Country Champion
  • Certified CanFit Pro Fitness Trainer
  • Competing for Canada internationally has allowed Bruce the unique opportunity to see and experience how different cultures incorporate fitness into their daily lives.  Bruce is excited to share and pass this knowledge and experience onto runners and athletes as they set and achieve their fitness goals.


Bruce Raymer  
 Bruce Raymer

Bruce en route to 2:23 '06 Paris Marathon finish  

Bruce Raymer running

 



  • Enjoys running anything from 5km to half marathon distance
  • Recent love affair with trail running, cycling and duathlons
  • Personal bests include 1:18ish (1/2marathon); sub 35min (10km); and 17:30ish (5km); highlight was running the World Mountain Running Championships for team Canada
  • Proud mommy to 5 year old daughter Sophia and 2 year old son Dominic
  • Loves baking, eating, and discovering new red wines!


Jennifer Faraone  
Jenn & Kids 2

The small and unexpected achievements...and the curiosity for more is what inspires me to run.
 
At World Mountain Running Champs  
Jenn F trail running


  • Running instructor and Coach for over ten years
  • Race director to many of Halton's largest road races
  • Competitive road runner (5K to marathon) w/many top 5 finishes
  • 2:37 Marathon PB, Winner of the inaugural Kitchener Marathon, Boston Marathon finisher, twice


Steve McKinnon  

Be proud of your running, of yourself, in a humble way.
 

  • Experienced competitive runner 5K to marathon
  • Mizuno embassador
  • 3rd place Canadian at Toronto Waterfront Marathon (11th overall) - 2:57
  • 1st place 2011 Chilly Half Marathon 1:24
  • 2nd place 2011 Mississauga Half Marathon - 1:22
  • 1st place 2011 Midsummer Night 30K - 2:02
  • Certified yoga instructor
  • Also enjoy mountain and road biking, snow shoe running and skiing
  • When I'm not running I can be found at Pawsway practicing agility with my dog Kona.
  • I enjoy expanding my baking skills - French, Czech and Finnish traditional recipes


Michelle Clarke  
 Michelle Clarke

Winning The Chilly Half Marathon!  
 Michelle Wins Chilly Half



  • Certified Personal Trainer & Level 1 NCCP Distance Running
  • Competitive runner on road, cross-country & track for over 6 years
  • Personal Bests 5K - 16: 26 & 10 - 33:45
  • 4th year Kinesiology student with a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion
  • Create rehab/strength & conditioning plans for athletes in various sports
  • Other interests include: race directing, pool running, cycling & family time


Brant Stachel  
Brant S

Competing for Humber College XC  
Brant Racing


  • Running since childhood, competitve track and X-country runner
  • Run 11 marathons, fastest time is 3:25.29; paced runners in an additional 7
  • Run 50+ half-marathons, fastest time is 1:30.45
  • Favourite things about running: the friendships, crisp fall runs in Toronto's parks, guilt-free post-run brunches
  • Would not-so-secretly love to run on every continent



Dera Nevin  
Dera Nevin

Dera Enjoying The Toronto Women  
Dera at Women's Half


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