Bio
EXPERIENCE
Sherry Shelton has over 25 years of experience in the health and
fitness industry and over fifteen years competitive experience
in duathlons, triathlons and road races. Sherry is one of
only a handful of coaches in the country with such extensive
experience in the health and fitness industry as well as an
overall competitive background.
CERTIFICATIONS
Sherry is a certified USA Triathlon Coach, USA Track & Field
Coach, USA Cycling Coach and also a certified USA Youth &
Jr. Coach. Sherry also has more than two decades of
experience as a nationally certified Personal Trainer. Sherry's certifications, licenses and honors include:
- USA Triathlon Coach (3/06)
- USA Track and Field Coach (5/06)
- USA Cycling Coach (6/06)
- USA Youth & Jr. Coach (6/11)
- AFAA Certified Personal Instructor (3/96)
- International Health & Fitness Trainer IEIA (8/83)
- USA Triathlon Athlete of the Year (2004)
- All American Duathlete, Inside Triathlon magazine (2004)
RACES
Sherry's competitive experience gives her a genuine edge over many other coaches and trainers in the industry. She has competed in five ITU World Championships and qualified for eight ITU World Championships. She has won
overall placements as well as many age division finishes both
nationally and internationally.
- Switzerland, Affoltern ITU Duathlon World Championship, 8/31/2003
- Belgium, Geel ITU Duathlon World Championship, 5/31/2004
- Italy, Barcis ITU Long Course World Championship 5/29/2005
- Hungary, Gyor ITU Duathlon World Championship, 5/19/2007
- N.C., Carrboro ITU Duathlon World Championship 9/26/2009
- Qualified for ITU World Championships 8x; competed in 5 ITU World Championships
- Competed in over 100 multi-sport and single sport races across the U.S. and Europe
COACHING
Sherry is a full time coach and has worked with over a hundred
athletes in the last fifteen years. She is Owner and Head
Coach of Train Smart Coaching and Head Coach of North
Atlanta Running and EZ8 Run Camps. Sherry is only one of a handful of coaches in the country who has extensive experience in the health and fitness industry as well as an
overall competitive background. Her coaching credentials, training and achievements include:
- Owner and Head Coach, Train Smart Coaching
- Head Coach, North Atlanta Running
- Head Coach, EZ8 Run Camps
- AFAA Nationally Certified Personal Trainer
- IEIA International Health and Fitness Trainer
UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS & SERVICES
Sherry has coached top amateur and age group athletes in
Iron Man, half Iron man, triathlon, duathlon, marathon and half
marathon from ages 16 to 60. Her coaching philosophy is based 100% on the individual athletes needs and goals: Special attributes to her coaching include:
- Extensive experience coaching over 100 athletes of all fitness levels from age 16 to 60
- Low athlete to Coach ratio
- Video Analysis
- Individual and group run clinics
- Single sport evaluations
- Athlete consultations
- Utilizes and administers various clinical field tests for training accuracy
- Coaching philosophy is based 100% on the individual athlete
PUBLICATIONS
Sherry has contributed numerous articles over the past
decade to various newspapers, magazines and newsletters. Significant articles by Sherry include:
- Run Technique & Tips
Atlanta Sport & Fitness magazine, 2004 - How To Select A Personal Trainer
Atlanta-Journal Constitution Newspaper, 9/2003 - Running Technique Checklist
North Atlanta Running Newsletter, 2009 - Volume vs. Speed
North Atlanta Running Newsletter, 2008 - The Mental Side of Training
North Atlanta Running Newsletter, 2009 - Best Stretches for Runners
About You magazine, 2/2009 - Fall is the Best time To Shape Up
North Fulton Living magazine, 5/2004 - Ten Steps for Improving Running Economy
North Fulton Living magazine, 2005 - Tips for Keeping New Yearテ不 Resolutions
Atlanta Journal Constitution Newspaper, 9/2003 - Eight Ways to Burn Fat Faster
About You magazine, 2009 - Tips to Prevent Run Injuries
About You magazine, 2009







