Coach Bridgette L. Collins

Coach Collins is a certified running coach through Road Runners Club of America, and has been an avid runner for more than 20 years, participating in a plethora of race events (from 5Ks to marathons). She has coached many beginner walkers and runners both privately and for national organizations like the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. For over ten (10) years, she has served as the race director and committee chair for the KwanzaaFest Beat Obesity Walk/Run Events held annually in Dallas, TX. As part of her commitment to train, encourage, and empower individuals throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth communities, the National Black Marathoners Association selected her to be one of the "2015 Hall of Fame Honorees". Read about her community service Hall of Fame recognition at The National Black Marathoners Association. She is also the author of three books which have educated, encouraged, and empowered many through her intriguing and creative novel-like self-help stories that peel back the masks of challenges with weight, health, work, marriage, relationships, and lack of self-love.