Lisa Hiller
Lisa obtained her Masters Degree
in Exercise Physiology from
the
University of Miami in 1987. During this period, she assisted in
coaching the University of Miami Hurricanes under Coach Jimmy Johnson
in seeking their championship during the reign of Vinny Testaverde.
While living and studying in
South Florida, Lisa participated in the Bud Light
Sprint Series of triathlon at the very beginning of the sport. She went on to
work
in cardiac rehabilitation in South Florida, before heading back to her native
New
York to obtain a second Masters Degree in Education in 1992 from C. W. Post.
Lisa became a New York State
Certified Physical Education teacher and taught in both
the Syosset and Roslyn school districts. An avid runner with six marathons and
countless
half marathons to her credit, Lisa has re-entered the world of triathlon with a
vengeance.
(FIRST PLACE AGE GROUP WINNER 2009 RUNNERS EDGE TOBAY TRIATHLON!)
Swimming, biking and running a minimum of 15 hours per week, Lisa also trains
beginner
athletes, who find her patience and encouragement to be among her most valuable
assets.
Lisa serves on the USMS National
Sports Medicine & Science Committee, is the Metro
LMSC Fitness
Education & Sports Medicine Chairperson, and is an ASCA certified swim
coach. Lisa is a private strength & conditioning coach at The Fitness Loft
in Manhasset, is
certified in Heus Method
ProBodX,
Egoscue Postural Therapy and CrossFit Training, and has
CPR, AED, First Aid & Safety certifications. Lisa looks forward to
sharing her enthusiasm for
swimming, multi-sport & cross-training each time she steps on the
pool deck to teach and coach.
Lisa is happily married for 18 years and has two lovely daughters.