Jeff Newton
Founder, Certified Trainer A.C.E.
Jeff has long been passionate about running and fitness. As the founder of Cor-Fit, Jeff is dedicated to motivating individuals and businesses alike by utilizing the team approach to creating healthy lifestyle changes.
Jeff is currently working as a Manager for the State of California. He has over 15 years experience motivating people to meet or exceed their personal and professional goals.
Jeff began his lifestyle change in 1994 in an effort to shed unwanted pounds from college. He began a slow training program that included running, cross training and weight lifting. If four short months, Jeff lost over 20 pounds. Since the start of his self developed training program over 15 years ago, Jeff has managed to lose and keep off over 60 pounds and has maintained a healthy weight over several years.
In February of 2010 he received his Personal Training certification through the American Council on Exercise. While a member of the Asics Fleet Feet Racing Team, Jeff competes in races in distances from the 5K to the Marathon, including the 2011 Boston Marathon. Most recently Jeff competed in The North Face 50K Endurance Challenge in December. Jeff will look to continue his passion for endurance running by completing his first 50 mile race at the 2012 American River 50 Mile Endurance Run.
Cherie Smith
Partner, Certified Trainer A.C.E.
Cherie is currently working as a Human Resource Consultant providing leadership development and training to employees working for the State of California.
She is a member of the Sacramento Fleet Feet Racing Team and holds certifications in the Fundamentals of Coaching through USA Track and Field (USATF) and as a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise.
Cherie regularly competes in running events from distances varying from the 5K to the marathon. She is a two time Boston Marathon Finisher and has just completed her first 50K in December of 2011. Cherie’s newest challenge is to tackle the 50 mile distance at the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run in April 2012.
Cherie’s passion for running extends far beyond the challenge of pushing her body to the limits. Running allows Cherie to combine her love for the outdoors with the camaraderie of others. However the number one reason that she runs is because it make her feel good, mentally and physically. Cherie looks forward to sharing her passion with others and motivating them to reach their goals.
