Doug Flis and Jennifer Johnston at the 2004 Haiti Race

Doug Flis is a retired 34 year veteran letter carrier who has decided to make his passion for running his new career. His resume of 30 years experience includes 50 marathons, numerous 12 and 24 hour track runs, four 100+ mile charity runs and the Hawaii Ironman. Doug has always enjoyed advising new comers to the sport and looks forward to making this his profession. Clinic participants can also expect to benefit immensely from Doug's Boston Marathon trade secrets. After many qualifying times and 5 actual trips to the world's most famous marathon, he's learned a thing or two!

Jennifer Johnston has managed to juggle 3 jobs, a family, and a running career over the past 8 years - yes, it CAN be done! She has competed in 2 marathons, the Women's Triathlon Series, the Around the Bay Road Race, Sulphur Springs Trail Run, and the Jasper Banff 177 mile relay where she stepped in to complete a second leg for a sick team mate. Jennifer brings extensive service industry experience with her to the starting line. She looks forward to meeting new friends and encouraging all the clinic participants toward reaching their own personal running goals.

Clinics are running now at the Grimsby Runner's Den! Come and train to run one of the upcoming Niagara Series Races with us! Don't just watch the yellow shirts go by..... Join In! You can do it! We teach ALL levels!

Don't forget the Dream Maker "Run for the Bus" is coming to Grimsby on June 9th, 2007! Doug will be running 57 miles! You can come out and join him for any number of his 2.5 mile loops through the heart of Grimsby! This year the funds raised will go to helping bus some great kids in St. Lucia to high school. We met these fabulous people during the "Run in the Sun" cruise last February and are anxious to help them out. Kids shouldn't have to work at 13 or 14 because they can't afford to get to school- So, please- help us help them and....Run for the Bus!!!!