Lloyd Thomas

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 Ru... nners Club of America since 2008 Certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine since 2009 NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) since 2014 An experienced distance runner, marathoner, and ultramarathoner (races greater than standard marathon) 7+ 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. 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 Picture Picture ServicesRead More