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Jim Vernon: Ultra Runner & American Running Guides Owner
American Running Guides provides guided running tours in San Francisco and the trails of Marin County for active travelers in San Francisco. Established in the summer of 2006, American Running Guides quickly received national recognition in Runner’s World and Men’s Journal during the first 5 months of operation. American Running Guides recently expanded to Las Vegas and has established alliances in New York City.
Owner Jim Vernon, an avid trail runner, has won two silver buckles at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and is the course record holder for the Ultra Division 199 Mile Calistoga to Santa Cruz Relay with running partner Dean Karnazes. He’s competed in the outrigger canoeing endurance events including the 42 mile Molokai Hoe; considered the world championships of the sport. Additionally he has been a guide in Canada’s Northwest Territories where he’s led groups down the Back, Dubwant, & Thelon rivers. He also is a certified AFAA fitness instructor.
Rachel Rodriguez: Owner/Operator of Aim Fitness San Francisco, ACSM Personal Trainer, USAT Level II Triathlon Coach, CPR/First Aid, NCTMB
Rachel Rodriguez has been involved in the health and wellness industry for twelve years. Rachel graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1998. She is nationally certified from ACSM for personal training, USAT for triathlon coaching, NCTMB for bodywork, and ART for active release techniques. Rachel has competed in Ironmans, marathons, Half Ironmans, half marathons, Olympic distance triathlons, 10k events, sprint triathlons, 5k events, adventure racing, trail running, mountain biking, and other various endurance distances. She is now training for the USAT national age group championships with the goal of competing at the World Championships in Hamburg, Germany. As an accomplished athlete and sports performance facility owner, Rachel knows the fast paced San Francisco lifestyle and helps her clients be the best they can be with the time they have. You will definitely be infected with her passion and drive during every workout, every race, and every day.