"You've got to make a fun thing out of life."
Grandpa Stango
Grandpa Stango
About Kiersten - mom, runner, and certified running coach
Welcome! My name is Kiersten Bartolotta and I am a mom, a runner, a Road Runners of America certified running coach and owner of Walk To Run Fitness. I started my business with the 12-week walk/run program because I have learned over the years that a consistent exercise plan with challenges and goals is essential to make a real commitment to fitness.
My life has been crazy for the past ten years with raising three children and I have found it difficult to stay in shape. I never stuck with any exercise program and I was always too busy or too tired to work out. My running program started by accident when one day during a walk I wanted to get home fast to get some chores done. I decided to run home. I began from that day to increase my running distance every week whenever I went for a walk. I finally made it to three miles and started to run races. I haven't stopped since.
With three young kids now, running has become my way of managing my life. It keeps me fit and healthy mentally and physically. A running program in conjunction with a good diet has been essential for my weight-lose and weight management. I plan long-term and short-term goals and set new challenges to keep me motivated.
Running has also allowed me to make a commitment to helping my community. I have completed over 200 races for charitable causes from 5k's to the Long Island Marathon. Two causes close to my heart that I fundraise for are the Lustgarten Foundation's Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer and the Avon Breast Cancer 39 miles - 2 Day Walk. My grandfather died from the deadly pancreatic cancer which motivated me to raise money for that cause.
Through my running, I will continue to donate funds to good causes and people in need.
My life has been crazy for the past ten years with raising three children and I have found it difficult to stay in shape. I never stuck with any exercise program and I was always too busy or too tired to work out. My running program started by accident when one day during a walk I wanted to get home fast to get some chores done. I decided to run home. I began from that day to increase my running distance every week whenever I went for a walk. I finally made it to three miles and started to run races. I haven't stopped since.
With three young kids now, running has become my way of managing my life. It keeps me fit and healthy mentally and physically. A running program in conjunction with a good diet has been essential for my weight-lose and weight management. I plan long-term and short-term goals and set new challenges to keep me motivated.
Running has also allowed me to make a commitment to helping my community. I have completed over 200 races for charitable causes from 5k's to the Long Island Marathon. Two causes close to my heart that I fundraise for are the Lustgarten Foundation's Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer and the Avon Breast Cancer 39 miles - 2 Day Walk. My grandfather died from the deadly pancreatic cancer which motivated me to raise money for that cause.
Through my running, I will continue to donate funds to good causes and people in need.
I became a certified running coach through the national program, Road Runners of America to provide coaching for the runner in group or individual settings. I believe this program will help so many people who like me could not find the motivation to exercise on a regular basis. It will start you on your way to life-long fitness, weight management, higher self- confidence, new friends and community involvement. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone. Come face this challenge and start your journey to lifelong fitness.
Certifications, Degrees and Club Memberships
Check out Kiersten's Blog to hear about her training experiences and her training groups: Click Here
Check out WALK TO RUN Fitness Facebook page: Click Here
Certifications, Degrees and Club Memberships
- Road Runners Club of America - certified running coach
- American Red Cross First Aid - certified
- American Red Cross CPR - certified
- Touro Law Center - Juris Doctorate
- Stony Brook University - B.S.
- Member of Road Runners Club of America
- Member of Greater Long Island Runners Club
- Member of Nassau County Police Running Club
- Placed & received awards in 15 Long Island races in age division
- Completed the Long Island Marathon to raise money to fight pancreatic cancer
Check out Kiersten's Blog to hear about her training experiences and her training groups: Click Here
Check out WALK TO RUN Fitness Facebook page: Click Here
In the Spotlight: Check out Walk To Run in the news
Kiersten's Fitness Column in Sayville. com - It's Time to Get Healthy: Click Here
Story about Walk To Run Fitness - new company in Sayville in Sayville.com: Click Here
Sayville.patch.com talks about Walk To Run Fitness and this 12-week fitness program:Click Here
The Suffolk County News writes an article about Walk To Run and 7 inspiring women in their November 25th, 2010 Edition
"5 Small Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle" - article written by Kiersten Bartolotta for Sayville.Patch.com: Click Here
The Sayville Gazette publishes an article called "Running with a Bad idea" about Kiersten's experience training for her first marathon in April, 2010: Click Here