Road Runners Club of America
Taylor Thompson is a versatile fitness professional and marine science graduate with a diverse background in coaching and customer service. Currently serving as a Group Fitness Instructor at the American Council on Exercise and a Fitness Coach at Orangetheory Fitness since December 2022, Taylor also holds the position of Running Coach with the Road Runners Club of America. Previous roles include sales and instructional positions at Orangetheory Fitness and Virginia Beach City Public Schools, respectively. Experience as a Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor and waterfront assistant highlights expertise in marine education and safety, while a solid foundation in customer service was established during tenure as Front End Coordinator at Wegmans Food Markets. Taylor holds a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University and has pursued additional studies in Sedimentary Geology at the University of Washington.
Road Runners Club of America
Founded in 1958, the Road Runners Club of America is the oldest and largest national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting running as a competitive sport and as healthy exercise. The RRCA’s mission is to represent and promote the common interests of its member clubs, events, and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.