LUIS ORTA
Head Coach / CEO
Luis Orta is a Rio 2016 Olympic marathoner. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Masters degree in Sports Administration/coaching. He also received a bachelors degree in International Commerce and a second one in Hispanic Studies from UK.
Luis has four different coaching certifications: USATF Level III, RRCA, Lydiard and Vdot/Jack Daniels.
Languages
English
Spanish
Luis has competed in over 20 international championships including 7 IAAF World Championships, Pan-American Games, Central American Games, South American Games and the Olympic Games of Rio 2016 representing his home country of Venezuela.
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He is a 2:15:35 marathoner and currently holds the Venezuelan National Record in the Half Marathon with a time of 1:03:09 and the Road 10k with a time of 28:39.
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Luis, with the help of our professional staff is always one click away to help you achieve your running goals in an organized, fun and healthy way in English or Spanish.
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