Christine Dixie Douville

Founder and Head Coach

Dixie has been a registered nurse for 26 years specializing in sports and cardiovascular medicine. She is the Owner of Pursuit of Wellness, LLC a health and wellness consulting company and the Founder of Girlfriends in Training. As a certified fitness professional for more than two decades Dixie has been recognized for her knowledge in the areas of heart rate training, female athletics, running, cycling and special populations. She is a former member of the Spinning Master Instructor Team as well as a former Spin Pilates Master Instructor. She has been recognized by the American Council on Exercise and the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America as a continuing education specialist. Dixie is USA Track and Field certified coach and a certified coach with Road Runners Club of America. Her current medical practice includes caring for athletes and coordinating programs for a Sports Medicine and Sports Performance program in Northern NJ.
As a consultant Dixie has published numerous articles, authored training manuals and consulted for major corporations. She is an international conference speaker in the areas of wellness, health and fitness. She coaches adult multisport athletes and runners. She has completed 23 marathons including Boston, Chicago and New York as well as numerous other road races and multisport events. Dixie is the mother of three and has a very patient husband.

Mary Cerria

GiT Coach

A well-known fitness industry pro, Mary Cerria has continued to coach the GiT team with her training  expertise. She is a Master Pilates instructor, certified Yoga instructor, personal trainer, US Track and field and Road Runners Club of America certified coach in addition, she has earned numerous group exercise certifications. Mary is a multiple marathon finisher and Boston qualifier. Currently, she manages the wellness programs at Natirar in Far Hills, NJ. Mary's most rewarding role is as mother of triplets!

Cheryl Bock

Cheryl Bock is one of the area’s most popular Spin instructors and the owner of Amici Hair Salon. But the most important message that she has as a coach for GiT is to remain healthy, you have to move! Cheryl inspires all of us as a breast cancer survivor who found exercise during her treatment helped her to recover both physically and mentally. In 2010 Cheryl established Pedal for a Cure, a not for profit organization that sponsors indoor group cycling events to raise money for cancer charities. You will find her leading walking and walk/run groups for GiT. 

Sheila PraSisto

Sheila PraSisto has been an integral part of the GiT team since 2006. She is a certified health coach. Spinning instructor and a long time distance walking enthusiast. She has participated in the MORE ½ Marathon several times and is best known for her encouraging style and determination to get the very last member of the GiT team across the finish line. Sheila coordinates our walking groups in the Mount Olive area. 

Cheryl Kennedy

Long Valley area coordinator

Cheryl lives in Long Valley with her husband, two sons and one dog (great running partner!). Cheryl has lived in several states around the USA, as well as in The Netherlands and Brazil. She loves to travel, and enjoys the outdoors. Cheryl works as a free-lance floral designer and finds most of her inspiration while on her runs and walks outside with Mother Nature.
Cheryl’s running philosophy:
I have run on and off throughout my life. Sometimes more off than on, but I always seem to come back to running. I have learned through each mile that it is an exercise for the mind and soul as it is much for the body. 

Cheryl has participate in multiple races including the 2008 MORE Marathon. GiT is thrilled to have Cheryl on our team.

Sharon Piotrowski

Sharon Piotrowski is an ACE personal trainer, and local group exercise instructor. She is a certified Spinning instructor. She has participated in many races including the MORE ½ Marathon, and the Long Branch ½ Marathon. Sharon is also an avid road cyclist. You will see Sharon coaching our run/walks in the Flanders and Chester area this season.