Judy Andrew Piel
Chief Executive Runner (CER), and Founder
Judy has been coaching and encouraging adult runners and triathletes for over a decade. She has run countless local races, along with 52 marathons, 5 overnight long-distance relays, 5 Ironman Triathlons, 3 50K trail runs and a pandemic inspired Virtual Backyard Ultra. While not running, she can be found promoting local events, cycling, hiking, swimming, Nordic skiing, and snowshoe running! Judy is an NCCP Adult Community Triathlon Coach.
Judy served as the co-race director of one of Canada’s largest open water swim events, Bring On The Bay, from 2013-2023. Working at Bushtukah, she is also involved in many events including the Bushtukah SWEET program.
Notable Athletic Achievements
- Word Ironman Championships (Kona, 2009)
- 3x World Ironman 70.3 Championships (3rd AG 2012 and 4th in AG 2022)
- 2022 Berlin Marathon 4th in Age Group
- 2023 Abbott World Masters Age Group Marathon Championships 15th in AG
- 5 Ironman and numerous IM 70.3, with AG podium (recent: 1st 2022 Mont Tremblant 70.3)
- Triathlon Canada Excellence AG Award, 2012
- Boston Marathon, 20-consecutive (3x Top-10 AG)
- Chicago Marathon: (2x top-10 AG),
- Philadelphia Marathon (2x Top-3 AG)
- ITU 2013 World Duathlon Championships: (5th in AG)
- ITU 2016 Canadian Triathlon Championships: (1st in AG)
- WSSF World Snowshoe Championships: 2017 Saranac Lake: (1st in AG)
- Canadian Cross Country Championships 3x: (1st in AG 2017)
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