Getting started is one step. Knowing who can help you keep growing is another. My local network of specialty coaches, training programs, clubs, and knowledgeable stores helps connect your interests with the people and resources to pursue them.
Specialty training · Community · Local expertise
A network with a purpose
You don’t have to figure out every next step alone.
I help people discover activities, gain confidence, and get involved. When your next goal calls for specialized instruction, a detailed training plan, training partners, or informed equipment advice, I can help you identify the right connection.
01 / TELL ME YOUR GOAL
Start with the fit
We consider your activity, experience, schedule, budget, and preferred coaching or group environment.
02 / EXPLORE THE OPTIONS
Find the right support
A specialty coach, a local training program, a welcoming club, or a knowledgeable shop may each serve a different part of your next step.
03 / MAKE THE CONNECTION
Keep moving forward
I can help you understand what to ask and how to approach a provider or group, so you can make an informed choice and get involved.
Belonging & shared adventure
Find people to get outside with.
Shared goals. Shared experiences. Real connections.
CLUB / CENTRAL FLORIDA OUTDOOR COMMUNITY
O-Town Blazers
Saturday morning runs and events
An inclusive community with trail running at its heart and adventures that extend to hiking, paddling, camping, open-water swimming, and other ways to experience Florida outdoors.
Beginners and experienced participants can find opportunities to explore, encourage one another, and build connections through shared activity. It is a community resource alongside Coach Kevin’s paid coaching services.
A connection to explore for: trail companions, outdoor friendships, encouragement, and a reason to keep showing up.
Oviedo Run Club brings runners and walkers together to stay active, encourage one another, and enjoy the social side of getting outside. Participants choose their own distance, making the club a connection to explore for both a regular routine and new friendships.
The club’s Tuesday-night outings begin near the Historic Celery Pre-cooler in Oviedo, with access to the Cross-Seminole Trail. The group also hosts community races in Oviedo that are good for the whole family!
A connection to explore for: running or walking companions, a relaxed local meetup, and encouragement to keep moving with others.
RunSoul brings together a community of runners, athletes, and people who love running. Its weekly rhythm pairs Wednesday evening road runs with Sunday morning trail runs, offering opportunities to meet other runners and enjoy different ways of getting outside.
A connection to explore for: road-running companions, Sunday trail outings, and an ongoing connection with the local running community.
Check their latest Instagram updates for meeting locations, start times, and current run details.
Specialty coaches
Find the right coach for your next goal.
Explore individual coaches who can help you build a personalized training approach, develop sport-specific skills, and progress toward your next milestone.
SPECIALTY COACH / TRIATHLON & RUNNING
Coach Doug Guthrie
GU3 Training · Triathlon & Run Coaching
Doug offers specialized triathlon and running coaching for athletes ready to pursue more focused performance goals. His individualized programs bring structure, detailed feedback, and a deliberate approach to training progression, while accounting for work, home, and family commitments. Online coaching is available across the United States.
His approach combines fitness testing, targeted pace, heart-rate and power zones, strength training, and run and swim form analysis. Nutrition and hydration planning, equipment guidance, training-session feedback, and race-day strategy help athletes refine their preparation for the demands of their chosen events.
Coaching certifications
USAT Level 1
Ironman University
TrainingPeaks Level 2
80/20 Certified Coach
US Masters Coaching
A connection to explore for: specialized endurance training, refining technique and race execution, or progressing toward more demanding running and triathlon performance goals.
Known as “Sweet D,” Deanna is a UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach, endurance athlete, and trail steward rooted in the Southeast trail-running community. Her experience includes competitive ultramarathons, self-supported ultra adventures, and multi-day Fastest Known Time efforts, including a 2025 traverse of the 1,110-mile Florida Trail.
Her coaching focuses on the specific demands of trail and ultra-distance running: sustainable training progression, strength work, race strategy, and long-run and race-day fueling. Personalized plans are built around the athlete’s goals and everyday commitments, with ongoing communication and accountability.
Specialty training & experience
UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach
Ultramarathon training from 50K to 200 miles
Mountain and flat-terrain trail racing
Multi-day FKT efforts and self-supported adventures
Trail stewardship and USFS chainsawyer certification
A connection to explore for: refining your trail-running performance, preparing for demanding ultra-distance goals, or building a more deliberate strategy for long days and multi-day efforts on the trail.
Occupational Therapist · Bicycle Lessons for Kids & Adults
Learning to ride can open the door to confidence, independence, and more time outdoors. Tammy offers bicycle lessons for children and adults, with a particular focus on supporting riders with special needs.
A connection to explore for: learning to ride a bicycle, building riding confidence, or finding instruction that considers a rider’s individual needs.
Find an organized setting to practice, develop your skills, and work toward a goal alongside other participants.
LOCAL PROGRAM / SWIM · BIKE · RUN
Oviedo Triathlon Training Program
City of Oviedo
A city-run triathlon training program geared toward beginners and welcoming participants with other experience levels. The program provides an organized setting to practice swimming, cycling, and running.
Coaching team
Coach Doug · GU3 Training
Coach Julia · Front Running Sports
Coach Chris · Oviedo Aquatics Coordinator
Coach Kevin · Tree of Life Counseling
A connection to explore for: preparing for an early triathlon goal, developing consistency, and finding a local training environment.
See “Triathlon Training” on the City’s Athletics page and contact the program for upcoming dates.
Product knowledge & practical help
Buy with guidance. Get outside with confidence.
Knowledgeable local stores can make equipment decisions more manageable. Pair their expertise with Consumer Coaching to focus on what fits your activity, goals, and budget.
Find your ride. Find your people.
LOCAL STORE / CYCLING & COMMUNITY
Adventure Cycling
Winter Springs, Florida · Bikes, Service & Local Connections
Adventure Cycling is a local bike shop whose team lives, works, and rides in the community it serves. Its focus brings together bicycle selection, ongoing service, and opportunities to enjoy riding with others—from family rides and paved routes to mountain-bike trails.
The shop’s Community page connects cyclists with local group rides around UCF, Soldiers Creek, Markham Woods, and Snowhill. Calling or stopping by the shop is a practical way to learn about local routes, ask about the character of a ride, and find out what to expect before joining.
Alongside community connections, Adventure Cycling offers bike rentals and mechanical service, from adjustments to more extensive repairs. Its staff can help you consider equipment options and keep your bike ready for the riding you want to do.
A connection to explore for: finding riding companions, discovering local trails and group rides, choosing a bicycle, or getting dependable service as cycling becomes part of your life.
Contact the shop for current ride details, experience requirements, rental availability, and service arrangements.
LOCAL STORE / RUNNING, WALKING & COMMUNITY
Front Running Sports
Lake Mary, Florida · Serving the Seminole County Running Community
Front Running Sports combines personalized footwear guidance with a welcoming place to connect. Its fitting process includes discussing your activities and goals, measuring and scanning your feet, and observing how you walk or run to help you explore suitable shoes and accessories.
The store is also a gathering point for local runners and walkers. Its community offerings include all-pace group runs, opportunities to stay afterward and socialize, shoe demo runs, store events, and connections to local races. Its Community Events page also points trail runners toward O-Town Blazers—another way this local network helps people find their community.
A connection to explore for: informed footwear choices, meeting running partners, discovering local races, or finding a regular reason to get out and move with others.
Check their events calendar for current group runs, locations, demo events, and race information.
Contact each provider directly for current services, schedules, fees, requirements, and availability. Kevin can help you consider the fit and decide where to begin.
Getting involved is part of the work
A good connection can make the next step feel possible.
This reference list is a starting point. Bring your goals to Coach Kevin, and we can explore which people, programs, and communities may support the life you want to build.
Start through Tree of Life
Let’s find your next connection.
Tell me about your activity, experience, goals, and the kind of support you’re looking for. I can help you compare options and identify a suitable coach, program, club, or local store. Coach Kevin’s coaching is offered through Tree of Life Counseling Center in Oviedo. Whether you’re building routines supportive of sobriety, navigating relationships, facing a life change, or simply ready for more connection and joy, tell us what you’d like to work toward. We’ll discuss fit, availability, and arrangements.
Coaching supports personal development and practical action. It is not counseling, psychotherapy, medical care, or addiction treatment. Tree of Life’s licensed professionals can help assess clinical care needs.
