Vicky Connell

Triathlon Coach

Vicky retired as a Colonel in the Army Reserve after serving for 27 years.  During that time she became very involved in helping Soldiers reach their fitness potential. She became a Master Fitness Trainer and graduated with top honors in her class. Vicky has completed 5 marathons, countless Sprint Triathlons and many Olympic Triathlons. She has also completed a Half-Ironman and in 2009 did the full Ironman in Panama City Beach with a time of 13 hours 44 minutes. She obtained her NASM Personal Trainer certification in 2007.  She has coached over 40 people to complete their first triathlon or improve their previous ones.  Vicky currently coaches the YMCA Summer Swim Team at the Barco-Newton YMCA in Fleming Island and is the Ridgeview High School Swim Team Coach in Orange Park.  She also works at 1st Place Sports and helps fit customers in proper running shoes.