Dr. Fieseler attended college and medical school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She currently is the director of Sports Medicine in the Trinity Mother Frances Health System in Tyler, TX. She provides medical care for many local high school, college and recreational athletes. In addition, she is the chairperson of the Road Runners Club of America Sports Medicine Committee and is on the Board of Directors of the American Medical Athletic Association. 

Somehow in the midst of this very crowded schedule, Dr. Fieseler has found the time to compete in numerous marathons and ultramarathons. Running Times is thrilled to have her join the RT Coaching Center, where she will answer your questions on injury and nutrition.

 Valeriu Tomescu                                   

Head Coach - Track and Field 

Dedicated coach with seven years of experience directing the Romanian national team. Coached team and individual to gold medals in World Half Marathon Championships. Expertise includes strength conditioning, training schedules, motivating athletes, and recovery and stretching. Implement scientific methods using physiology and biomechanics. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Professional recognition: 

1         Honored as one of the four Best Coaches of the Year by Romanian Olympic Committee and Romanian Ministry of  Sports (2006).
2         Chosen as Track and Field Coach of the Year by Romanian Track and Field Federation (2005).
3         Awarded as Best Coach of the State by Mehedinti County in Romania (2005).
4         Selected as Best Coach of the Athletic Club of Drobeta Turnu Severin in Romania (2005).
5         Won Best Coach of the Year in the City of Targu-Jiu and Gorj County in Romania (2004/2003). 

Professional Experience

Track and Field Head Coach, National Team/Olympic Team, Bucharest, Romania  1998/2000 - 2005

Coached male and female athletes in marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and cross country distances for Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. Motivated athletes to achieve their greatest potential. Coordinated training schedules, travel plans, and training camps. Led up to five coaches.

Developed best female marathoner in Romanian history who placed in the top six in the world for six separate distances. Athlete’s other achievements include:

1         Gold Medal, World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton, Canada (2005)
2         Bronze Medal, Marathon, World Track and Field Championships, Helsinki, Finland (2005)
3         Second in World, Women’s Road Racing, International Amateur Athletic Federation (2005)
4         Six Romanian National Records (2005/2003/2002)
5         Best Athlete in Romania (2002 - 2005)
6         20th Place, Olympic Games Marathon, Athens, Greece (2004)
7         Winner, LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, Chicago, Illinois (2004) 

Won both individual and team gold medals in World Half Marathon for first time in Romanian history.

Achieved success coaching national team. Team achievements include: 

ü Gold Medal, World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton, Canada (2005)
ü Silver Medal, World Half Marathon Championships, New Delhi, India (2004)
ü Bronze Medal, World Half Marathon Championships, Villamoura, Portugal (2003)
ü Silver Medal, European Cross Country Championships, Velenje, Slovenia (1999) 

Education / Certification 

B.S., Physical Training and Sports, Track and Field Emphasis, Academy of Sports, Bucharest, Romania  1998 
Level I/II Certified Track and Field Coach, Ministry of Sports, Bucharest, Romania (Expected 2006/2004)
Professional Personal Fitness Trainer, IDEA Health and Fitness Association, San Diego, California (2005)
National Coaches Conference (1999 - 2005)

Emal: valeriu tomescu <olimpicsus@yahoo.com>Education

 Clinton T. Verran, PT      

 Education

1. 1998 - 2001 Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan

Physical Therapy

1. MPT—Masters in Physical Therapy
2. Bachelor of Science—Magna Cum Laude
3. 1993 - 1998 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan
4. Exercise Science—Sports Medicine
5. Bachelor of Science—Magna Cum Laude

Professional experience

1. 2001 - present Health Quest Physical Therapy Orion, Michigan
2. Staff Physical Therapist
3. Sports Physical Therapy Specialist
4. Lower extremity/ foot mechanics consultant

Additional professional activities

1. Charter member Hansons—Brooks Distance Project
2. Runners World Magazine Contributor
3. 2005 - USATF Men's LDR Executive Committee

Professional memberships

1. American Physical Therapy Association
2. Michigan Physical Therapy Association

Accreditations

1. Licensed Physical Therapist—State of Michigan License # 5501010788

Emal: htrcoaching@yahoo.com