Personnel

Jean has been running, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and swimming throughout his life. He has completed marathons and triathlons and was a semi-pro cyclist. But he’s not just an enthusiast; he’s also a trained professional. With a degree in exercise science, he is also a certified personal trainer and shares his wealth of knowledge with clients using his “experience training” technique. “I like adventure,” he says. That’s why Sherpa Fitness isn’t just a gym. “Out here,” he points outside, “that’s the real gym. The real gym is infinite.”

Jean doesn’t spend the day in a gym. His gym is outside. You’ll find him with clients at five o’clock in the morning, headlamps on, out for a two-hour snowshoe before the workday begins. Or maybe you’ll catch him trail running or hiking or swimming. “Push-ups and sit-ups are fun,” he says, “but if you can take what you learn and apply it to something outside the gym, then you can really improve yourself.”

Jean works with a wide range of clients who have a goal, from a stay-at-home mom who wants to participate in the Avon Breast Cancer walk to a young couple determined to complete a 523-mile eco-challenge in Utah. But, it doesn’t have to be such a lofty goal. “I don’t want people to be intimidated by what I do. I don’t want people to think they can’t work out with me, that they have to be in better shape. That’s not what I’m about. If you are 100% motivated about what you want to accomplish, then we have something in common. There’s nothing I like more than seeing my clients succeed.”

Dr. Greer has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the International
Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism; Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; and the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Strength and Conditioning Journal. His research interests include amino acid-derived dietary supplement efficacy and adaptation to resistance training.

He has won two World Championships in the sport of powerlifting, and also trains for short duration aerobic events.

Keith has raced competitively since 1996 and has coached runners, cyclists, and triathletes actively since 2002. After years of high-altitude mountaineering, Keith turned to multisport and has over 12 years experience in triathlon, marathon, and cycling. For six seasons, Keith studied and trained under pro triathlete and national coach Troy Jacobson. Keith has competed in both the New York and Boston Marathons, with a PR of 2:55 in Boston (6:40 pace). Locally, he holds a PR of 28:16 at the Southport Turkey Trot (5:39 pace) and 1:02:51 in the Westport Road Runners Summer Series 10 Miler (6:17 pace). He completed five Ironman races, including a PR of 10:08 on the hilly Lake Placid course, as well as two finishes in the Hawaii Ironman World Championship. At the shorter distances, Keith won his age group at both the Greater Hartford Olympic distance and Firmman Half Ironman races. His Half Ironman PR stands at 4:22, and he won his age group at both the Greater Hartford Olympic and Firmman Half Iron races. Four years of active road racing yielded some regional wins, and he has consistent age group placing at the Mt. Washington Hillclimb. Still a competitive runner, Keith lives in Fairfield with his wife and two sons.

Larry’s passion for endurance sports grew after a1996 marathon PR of 2:38 in St. George, Utah. He has since found his stride on dirt, winning a race at every Ultra Marathon distance including Baldy Peaks 50K, Fruita 50-mile, Kacina Mosa 100K and The Bear 100-Mile. His teams have won in basketball, adventure racing, triathlon and the incredible Hood To Coast Relay, winning the huge Mixed Open division. He has also finished the 24-Hours of Moab two Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Races lasting 10 days of continuous racing! His last big AR was 2006 PQ with Sarah, Tom & Jean Desrosiers in the July Desert!!!

Larry Guides and Coaches people who want to experience the magic of Utah with a fun local. The geography
provides a truly magical opportunity for trail hiking or running, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding,
back packing and more all with easy access. He leads his clients, teammates and family with an intense passion for injecting FUN into the experience of life. “My goal is to empower clients to attain the levels they dream of while having the times of their lives!.. Nature is the real magician, I just know how to get them there at the right place and time!”

Annie began running in 1995 for the Northeastern University track team and found her niche in cross-country with a 5K PR of 19:05 in the X-C National Championships in 1998. She began marathoning after graduating from college and focused on long distance for the next four years, completing the Boston Marathon five times, and tiple other marathons with a PR of 3:31 in the Mystic Places Marathon in Niantic. Annie joined Team Mercury Multisport team in 2001, and began competing in triathlons and rock climbing. She began coaching and hosting running workouts for the team from 2001 to 2004, and was hired by Children’s Hospital Boston to coach the Miles for Miracles marathon program in 2005. Annie has been the head coach for Miles for Miracles for the past three years, and has guided beginner to advanced runners to compete in marathons, such as Boston, New York, and Chicago. She lives in Cape Cod, Massachusetts with her husband and son.

Karl is simply the most successful 100-mile ramarathon runner in the World. His record is unequaled as he has won 26 out of 39 races at this distance. He holds the record for most 100-mile wins in a calendar year at six. He has also finished 100 Ultras (distances ranging from 31-miles to 100+ miles) and won 49 of them. He is the 5-time winner at the “toughest 100 on earth”…The Hardrock 100 in Silverton, CO. He’s also a 6-time Wasatch 100-mile winner. Karl as voted the “2006 Ultrarunner of the Year”. He also completed the grueling 2,176 mile Appalachian Trail (Maine to Georgia) in an astounding 54+ days, averaging just over 40 miles per day.

Karl has been coaching athletes since 2007 with a real life approach for success. His approach is to share the secrets of the some of the world’s best ultra-athletes and translate that to a mental readiness from which all Sherpa clients can benefit. Karl also hosts custom Sherpa adventure trips in Utah and the surrounding western states. Karl provides a unique experience from his ultra running world.