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The Athletes
We've gathered together some of the best runners in the world to share their expertise and passion for the sport. Camp Marafiki provides participants the opportunity to train with these world class athletes in a collegial, low-key, and noncompetitive environment. |
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Andrew Musuva (marathon PR 2:12)
Orange County Marathon Champion 2005
Carlsbad Marathon Champion 2005
Quad Cities Marathon Champion 2002
Grandma's Marathon Champion, 1999
Twin Cities Marathon Champion 1997, 1998, 1999
4th Place - San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon 1998
Silicon Valley Marathon Champion 1998
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Jonathan Ndambuki (marathon PR 2:10)
2nd place ING Georgia Marathon 2008
Deseret News Marathon Champion 2003, 2004, 2005
California International Marathon Champion 2006
2nd Place - Hartford Marathon 2006
Big Sur Marathon Champion 2002, 2003, 2005
America's Finest City Half-Marathon Champion 1998
2nd Place - Los Angeles Marathon 1998
3rd Place - San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon 1998
Columbus Marathon Champion 1997
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Mbarak Hussein (marathon PR 2:08)
Twin Cities Marathon Champion 2006, US Men's National Marathon Champion 2006
Twin Cities Marathon Champion 2005, US Men's National Marathon Champion 2005
2nd USATF 25K Championship 2005
Honolulu Marathon Champion 1998, 2001, 2002
Seoul International Marathon, Korea, 4th 2002, 3rd 2003
4th place-Boston Marathon 2002
5th Place - Boston Marathon 2001
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
Former NJCAA and NAIA champion (xc and track)
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Patrick Kiptum
Patrick Kiptum (half-marathon PR 1:01)
BS, Oklahoma State University
4-time All American honors
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Abebe Yimer
Genna Tufa
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The Staff of Camp Marafiki
The staff includes experts in the fields of sports medicine, physical therapy, massage therapy, and nutrition under the direction of Jon Woo, MD |
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Jon Woo, M.D.
Dr. Woo (BA, English, University of California, Berkeley; MD, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; Family Medicine Residency, University of Pittsburgh), is Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine and the Medical College of Georgia. He is currently the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine with the Southwest Georgia Family Medicine Residency in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Woo brings over 20 years of running experience to share, and although doctoring takes up most of his time these days, he still manages to win a race here and there when the Kenyans don't show up. |
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Stefanie F. Tierney MS, RD, LD
Stefanie (BS Nutrition, University of Minnesota; MS Nutrition, University of Minnesota) is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with expertise in sports nutrition and weight management. She is employed as a part-time nutrition instructor at Central New Mexico Community College, a nutritionist and personal trainer at Defined Fitness, and an independent contractor for the Child Treatment Center of Albuquerque. Stefanie is an avid runner and occasional triathlete. She has completed 20 marathons (PR 2:58) and was the first female finisher in the 2006 Duke City Marathon (New Mexico). |
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Marc Esposito
Marc Esposito competed in cross country and track for New Mexico State University where he graduated with a degree in sports medicine. He has worked for over a decade as a massage therapist with advanced training in neuromuscular therapy and trigger point release. He is currently the clinical director at Therapy Solutions in Santa Fe and enjoys working with elite endurance athletes. Marc continues to be an avid runner and will be racing in his first Boston Marathon this spring 2009.
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Ben Fletcher
BEN FLETCHER started running with the Camp Marafiki athletes while in high school. This summer he will graduate from the University of Pennsylvania where he competes in cross-country and track. |
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