About Lloyd

Lloyd Thomas is a RRCA-certified running coach and NASM-certified personal trainer based in NE Ohio who offers individual coaching and training programs for runners.

  • *New in 2014* Joined ACTIV Physical Therapy full-time as Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Personal Trainer, Running Consultant and Coach. Training and coaching services by appointment at the Richfield, Ohio location. 
  • While serving in the U.S. Army, Lloyd trained for and raced the 1998 Portland (OR) Marathon at age 27.
  • Certified running coach by the Road Runners Club of America since 2008
  • Certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine since 2009
  • An experienced distance runner, marathoner, and ultramarathoner (races greater than standard marathon)
  • 6+ years experience coaching local marathoners, mostly within 3:00 - 4:00 hour ability groups
  • Developed a training program that consistently trains runners to a personal best; includes many Boston Marathon qualifiers
  • Veteran of 30+ marathons
  • Three-time Boston Marathon finisher (2006, '08, '11)
  • Completed 20+ ultramarathons, including the Mohican Trail 100, Massanutten Mountain Trails 100, Laurel Highlands 70, JFK 50 Mile, and numerous 50 km races
  • Recent PRs: 5k - 17:37, Half Marathon - 1:21:53, Marathon - 2:54:58
  • Ten-time member of marathon pace teams, leading the 3:30 & 3:40 pace at the Akron marathon in each of past six years. View my bio at MarathonPacing.com
  • Leadership, training, and teaching traits developed within a 9+ year U.S. Army career as Non-commissioned and Commissioned officer
  • Founder and past Race Director of the Fools Trail Run 50km & 25km
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