AsteriaHoward

Please write your coaching and running bio below.
Asteria coached for Chapin, Nightingale, Team for Kids, and NYRR Striders. She also coached in Venezuela elementary school, high school, and state team for 15 years.

How would you describe your coaching style?
Acknowledge the needs of every runner as they discover and show their own talent. Always try to reach positive goals for individuals and groups.   

What is your proudest coaching moment?
An NYRR Strider who went from being in a wheelchair to being able to walk by herself. Edison Peña, one of the Chilean miners finished the TCS New York City Marathon at Also an 82-year-old beautiful lady with no background in sports or running finished the TCS New York City Marathon. Runners from TFK finishing their marathon.  Seeing Striders from the Latin community improve their lifestyle.

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?
Intervals and hills. Intervals give the opportunity to learn or play with different speeds at different distances. Hills help to build strength. Combine those two elements and the running is more efficient.

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below.
Nationals champion back in Bolivia in high school and college. Nationals champion from ages 30-39 back in Venezuela and South American Games in Colombia. I have USATF LEVEL 1 Certification.

What is your favorite place to run in New York City?
The bridle path in Central Park.