John Edwards
Camp Director
John Edwards is a long time runner, coach and organizer. As a runner John has completed hundreds of races including 30 NYC Marathons. As a coach John was the founder of the St. Francis DeSales CYO track team where he helped kids find their stride for 11 years. John also coached Fontbonne Hall Acadamy's track team and other high school programs. College, open, master and elite runners have participated in John's workouts and training programs for years on the track and the boardwalk in Rockaway. John founded The Rockaway Running Series in 1998. The Series continues today as the Rockaway Track Club. John works to help people get the most out of themselves while enjoying the process.
Kerri Inman
Camp Director
Kerri Inman brings to Rockaway Running Camp decades of combined experience as a runner, coach and running camp coordinator. As a runner, Kerri competed at Bishop Kearney H.S., Fordham University where she was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame and as a professional for several athletics brands including Oiselle and Nike. Kerri represented the U.S. at the 2015 World Championship in Beijing, China in the 1500m. As a coach, Kerri spent 5 years as an assistant at American University followed by 9 years leading the Manhattan University Jaspers. She is currently a private coach for runners of all ages and abilities and an assistant coach for the Xaverian Clippers.
Therese Gallagher
Coach
Therese Gallagher brings to Rockaway Running Camp years of experience as a runner and coach. As a runner, Therese competed at Bishop Kearney H.S., where she was a school record holder, and collegiately at St. John's University, where she earned Academic All-Conference honors. She remains an avid runner today. As a coach, she currently serves as the head girls coach for Cross Country and Track and Field at Xaverian H.S.
Brendan Glynn
Coach / First Aid
Brendan Glynn has been an avid runner and coach most of his life. He coached Girls Cross Country and Track and Field at Bishop Kearney from 2013-2017 and is currently an assistant coach for Girls Cross Country and Track and Field at Xaverian HS. He's run multiple marathons and is a certified USATF T&F Coach (Lcl 1), USATF XC Specialist, RRCA Running Coach, NFHS T&F Coach, and USTFCCCA T&F Technical Coach. He is also a TPI Fitness Pro (Lvl 2) and a U.S. Army Veteran (1982-1986).