CHAD WORTHEN - Head Youth & Adult Coach, USATF Level 2 Coach, USATF Member, Background Screened, SAFESPORT Certification, Mandated Reporter, NFHS Level 1 National Certification, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification, Stop The Bleed Certification, NFHS Heat Illness Certification, NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification
Coach Chad began seriously competing in Track and Field his sophomore year at Roseville High School. Starting out as a sprinter in the 100, 200 meters. After High School he went on to Sierra Junior College in Rocklin and moved up in distance to the 400 meters and Long Jump and well as the relays. He then moved up in distance once again when he walked on at CSU Sacramento to the 800 meters. He placed 6th in the America West Conference meet in his final collegiate meet in 1996. Realizing that maybe his potential was in the distance events he continued to move up until running his first Marathon in 1998. Since that time he continued to progress in the event with the peak being his personal best of 2:22 in 2002 that qualified him for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in Birmingham, AL. Chad continues to compete in many events in the area.
Education:
Graduated Roseville High School (1991)
Associate of Science Computer Science, Sierra College (1994)
Bachelor of Science Kinesiology Teaching Concentration, CSU Sacramento (1998)
Masters of Arts Sports Leadership, Concordia University (2018)
Running Experience:
30 Years competitive racing.
Competed in 400+ Road Races
Completed 12 Marathons
Completed 3 Ultra-Marathons
1989-1991 Competed for Roseville High School
1991-1993 Competed for Sierra College
1994-1997 Competed for Division I CSU Sacramento
2004 70th place U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
1st place 2005 Pacific Association Road Race Grand Prix Long Series
2008 1st place San Francisco Marathon
2009 2nd place Eugene Marathon
2011 1st place Jed Smith 50K
Coaching Experience:
1994 Assistant Track & Field Coach Sierra College
1997 Assistant Track & Field Coach CSU Sacramento
1998-Present Various distance running individual/private coaching
2008-2020 Head Coach/Director Fleet Feet Racing Sacramento
2009-2020 Head Coach/Founder Fleet Feet FIT
2010-2020 Head Coach/Founder Oak Hill Racing Track & Field and Cross Country
2015-2020 Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Inderkum High School
2020-2022 Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach Oak Ridge High School
2020-Present Head Coach Sacramento Valley Endurance Youth and Adult Racing/Training
2022-Present Head Coach St. Francis High School Cross Country and Track & Field
Coaching Philosophy:
I am of the opinion that everyone is different. Especially when it comes to coaching sports. What works for one person won’t work for everyone. Specifically when talking about running some people get great benefits from running high mileage other people just get injured. The best type of training is the training that people will do day in and day out. Setting short term and long term goals helps people get motivated. Accomplishing those goals keeps them motivated. Variety keeps things interesting. Every piece of the training plan has a purpose.
Personal Records:
100m: 11.4 (1991)
200m: 22.8 (1991)
400m: 51.0 (1993)
Long Jump: 19’4” (1993)
800m: 1:58 (1996)
Mile: 4:23 (2001)
5K: 15:12 (2002)
10K: 31:36 (2002)
Half Marathon: 1:08 (2002)
Marathon: 2:22 (2002)
50K: 3:18 (2010)
50M: 6:47 (2013)
KURT MELLICK - Assistant Adult Coach,
USATF Level 1 Coach, USATF Member
Coach Kurt has been involved in running since elementary school and began seriously competing in Track and Field in High School in 1981. He began as a sprinter competing in 200m/400m and Long/Triple jump events in High School, qualifying for the CIF North Coast Section meet in 1984 and 1985 during his junior and senior years. After High School Kurt went on to attend Santa Rosa Junior College competing in the 400 meters and relays. College-level athletics culminated with competing in the Nor Cal Junior College Track & Field Championships in the 400m and 4x400m Relay, advancing as a member of SRJC’s 4x400m relay team at the California Community College State Championships in 1987. Following college Kurt continued to pursue competitive running adding cycling, swimming, and began competition in Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons in 1991. In 2009, after completion of his first two marathons (CIM 2008, and Boston 2009), Kurt moved up in distance in triathlon competing at both Half Iron and Ironman distances. Kurt continues to compete in many road races and triathlon events, while working, coaching, and supporting local youth / high school Track and Cross Country programs.
Education:
Graduated Casa Grande High School – Petaluma, CA (1985)
Associate of Arts Santa Rose Junior College (1987)
Bachelor of Arts - Economics - CSU Sacramento (1991)
Running / Triathlon Experience:
25 Years competitive Track and Field, Triathlon, and Road Racing Athlete.
1981-1985 Competed for Casa Grande High School – Petaluma, CA
1986-1987 Competed for Santa Rosa Junior College
2009-2020 Member of Fleet Feet Racing – Sacramento
Competed in 145+ Road Races & Triathlons
Half Marathon-Competed in 16, and Paced in 4
Marathon-Competed in 6, and Paced in 1
Half Ironman (70.3) Triathlon-Competed in 9
Ironman (140.6) Triathlon-Competed in 2
Awards & Recognition:
2013 & 2014 Buzz Oates Run Sac Series Top 10
2012; 2014; 2018 USA Triathlon All American
2011 World Masters Athletics – M35 Team Marathon Silver Medalist
2019 Qualified for 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand
Coaching Experience:
1986 -1987 Track & Field–Casa Grande H.S. Assistant Coach
2010-2014 Oak Hill Racing Track & Field and Cross Country – Assistant Coach
2015-2020 Fleet Feet Racing Sacramento - Assistant Coach
2020 Sacramento Valley Endurance - Assistant Adult Coach
Personal Records - High School/College:
200m: 22.3 (1986)
400m: 48.9 (1987)
Long Jump: 21’ ½ “ (1985)
Triple Jump: 44’ 10” (1985)
Personal Records – Masters Athlete:
5K: 17:32 (2013 – Run to Feed the Hungry)
10K: 36:41 (2013 – Zoo Zoom)
Half Marathon: 1:19:32 (2010 – Clarksburg)
Marathon: 2:47:59 (2013 – California International Marathon)
Olympic Distance Triathlon: 2:11:19 (2019 – TBF Tri 4 Real #2)
Half Iron (70.3) Triathlon: 4:45:43 (2014 - Challenge Rancho Cordova)
Ironman (140.6) Triathlon: 10:59:23 (2012 - Coeur d’Alene)
STACEY WORTHEN - Head Youth Coach, USATF Level 1 Coach, USATF Member, CPR/First Aid Certification, SAFESPORT Certification, Background Checked
Coach Stacey started her running career in 3rd grade. She continued to run through elementary school. She ran in High school as a sprinter running the 200, 400 and both relays. It was her second year at Sierra junior college she switched from the 400 to the 800. Her coach, Jim Hunt felt she would excel in the 800. Her first year running it she ran a personal best of 2:17 and took 9th place in the Junior college state meet. After junior college she was offered a scholarship to run for CSU Sacramento. After her college years she decided to switch gears and concentrate on races from 5K to Marathon.
Education:
Graduated Folsom High School (1991)
Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education Sierra College (1994)
Bachelor of Arts Child Development CSU Sacramento (1997)
Running Experience:
30+ Years Competitive Running in Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Racing
Completed 7 marathons
2002 Competed in the US XC National Championships
2007 2nd Overall Female City of Trees Marathon
2011 Competed in the World Masters Championships
2012 3rd Overall Female in the Malibu marathon
Coaching Experience:
2005-Present Private coaching for individual runners
2010-2020 Oak Hill Racing Head Coach/Founder
2020 Sacramento Valley Endurance Head Youth Coach
Personal Records:
400m 60.08 (1991)
800m 2:17 (1994)
Mile 5:22 (1996)
5K 17:56 (1999)
10K 37:40 (2003)
Half Marathon 1:27.02 (2010)
Marathon 3:06:52 (2012)
CLINT WELCH - Assistant Youth Coach, USATF Member
In 2009 Coach Clint started with 5k's that quickly turned into half marathons and then the half's turned into ultras. He discovered trails and his love for being in the mountains. After years of only doing trail races he realized that he missed the constant turnover that he could only get on road. Happy to have found a balance in both.
Education:
Lodi High School (1995)
Associates Degree from Foothill College (2000)
Running Experience:
3x 100 Mile Finisher
1x 100k Finisher
1x 50 Mile Finisher
14x 50k Finisher
2x Marathon Finisher
Personal Records:
18:37 5k (2013 Lodi Easter Run)
42:46 10k (2012 Oktobrewfest)
1:36:12 1/2 Marathon (2013 Davis Moonlight Race)
4:35:18 50k (2014 Mokelumne River Trail Running Festival)