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To many in the sport of running, Lisa Rainsberger (formerly Weidenbach) is better known for what she has not done rather than for what she has accomplished.
Let me explain: In 1980 Lisa qualified for the US Olympic Swimming Trials, however the United States boycotted the 1980 Olympics and Lisa was unable to compete, In 1984, 1988 & 1992 Lisa finished 4th in the US Olympic Marathon Trials making her the Olympic Team Alternate. (The top three in the Olympic Trials qualify for the Olympic Team).
In 1988 Lisa ran in the US Olympic Track and Field Trials and finished 5th in the 10,000 meters running a PR of 32:12. In 1996 Lisa finished a disappointing 19th in the US Olympic Marathon Trials.
Finally, heading into the 2000 Olympics Lisa was on her way as a Professional Triathlete. After Lisa finished 4th American at the US Triathlon National Championships she and her husband, Ellis, discovered they were expecting their first child.
After the birth of her daughter in 1998 Lisa officially retired from National competition and launched her coaching career. |
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
1980-1984 Univ. of Michigan three Sport NCAA All-American
Swimming, Cross Country, Track & Field
U of M Cross Country Team Captain
1984 US Olympic Marathon Team Alternate
1984 Montreal Marathon Champion
1985 Boston Marathon Champion
1985 USAT&F Runner of the Year
1986, 87, 89 Crim 10 Mile Champion 52:32
1988 US Olympic Marathon Team Alternate
1988 US Olympic Track & Field Trials 10k 32:12
1988/89 Chicago Marathon Champion 2:29:12 / 2:28:15
1989/90 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Champion 52:30
1989 American Record 15k 48:28
1989 USAT&F Runner of the Year
1989 Runner's World Runner of the Year
1991 Bloomsday 12k Champion
1990 Hokkaido, Japan Marathon Champion
1990/91 Sapporo, Japan ½ Marathon Champion
1992 US Olympic Marathon Team Alternate
1993 Twin Cities Marathon Champion
1995,96 Kyoto, Japan ½ Marathon 2nd place
1996 US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
1997 Lawrence Triathlon - 1st
1997 USA Triathlon Nationals - 5th
1997 Mrs. T's Triathlon Pro - 5th |
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EDUCATION
1976-79 Battle Creek Central High School, Michigan
National Honor's Society
1979-1984 University of Michigan
B.S. Education / Exercise Science
1999 Level 1 USAT&F Coaching Certification
COACHING EXPERIENCE
1993 Redmond, WA High School Cross Country Coach
1995-96 Hutchinson, KS High School Cross County Coach
1998/99 Team 'n Training Marathon Coach
1999/2000 Team Diabetes Marathon Coach
2002 US Paralympic Track & Field Coach
2002 Carmichael Training Systems Coach
2000-Present Rainsberger Athletics Personal Coaching
PERSONAL
Husband - Ellis D. (Bud) Rainsberger
Children - Meghan (23), Kris (21), Katie (8), Ian (5)
Dog - Luka (3 Years) - Australian Sheppard
Hobbies - Snowshoeing, piano, swimming, sleeping |
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