Dana Walton Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Rise Up provides cycling coaching services for individuals and corporations.

Augusta, Ga

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Using bicycles to lead individuals and corporations to bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be. A bike ride is a metaphor for life: together we can do more, you conquer challenges one pedal stroke at a time, keep your head up, look past the turn, keep your eyes focused on where you want to go & change gears often. Epic events teach us that hard does not mean impossible. Bikes change lives. One bike ride at a time, we can change the world. Called "the pulse" of Walton… Show more Using bicycles to lead individuals and corporations to bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be. A bike ride is a metaphor for life: together we can do more, you conquer challenges one pedal stroke at a time, keep your head up, look past the turn, keep your eyes focused on where you want to go & change gears often. Epic events teach us that hard does not mean impossible. Bikes change lives. One bike ride at a time, we can change the world. Called "the pulse" of Walton Endurance and the Coast to Coast for Cancer #C2C4C events, I have a gift of leading individuals and teams to recognize that heart is their biggest muscle and it is from within that we harness our super power #unstoppable Show less

- Designed and lead unique Bike-A-Thon classes which grew to well over 500 participants- Created and lead bi-weekly women's cycling classes including social night in collaboration with local restaurants and other businesses – Cadence Cycling, Manayunk, PA, 2010-2015- Spin Class Instructor – Kinetix Sports Club, iRoy Sport & Fitness, Norristown, PA, 2011-2019- Created indoor cycling fundraiser "22 Minutes for #22" for The Cure Starts Now in honor of Lauren Hill, legendary… Show more - Designed and lead unique Bike-A-Thon classes which grew to well over 500 participants- Created and lead bi-weekly women's cycling classes including social night in collaboration with local restaurants and other businesses – Cadence Cycling, Manayunk, PA, 2010-2015- Spin Class Instructor – Kinetix Sports Club, iRoy Sport & Fitness, Norristown, PA, 2011-2019- Created indoor cycling fundraiser "22 Minutes for #22" for The Cure Starts Now in honor of Lauren Hill, legendary collegiate basketball player who became a national hero despite suffering from terminal brain cancer – Chester County Bicycles, Downingtown, PA- Designed themed indoor cycling classes that simulate fabled Cycling Classics including the “Five Monuments” and “Tour de France” stages Show less

- Homeschooled three children from Elementary through Middle School- Developed Waldorf-inspired homeschool curriculum

- Nine-time Master’s World Champion – Track - 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials – Road Race & Track- Nine-time U.S. Master's National Champion – Track- Only athlete (M or F) to win all 5 events at the Master's National Championships in the same year – Matched Sprint, 500M Time Trial, 2K Pursuit, Points Race, Scratch Race- More than 50 career wins

Augusta, Georgia, United States

- Recognized as "the pulse" of Walton Endurance and the C2C4C event - Created new business concept fulfilling a clear gap in the market- Grew the company from two full-time employees to six full-time, five part-time, and more than 30 coaches, ride leaders and support staff- Provided organizational leadership employing a steadfast vision and mission for the company- Communicated and collaborated with executive clients to establish strategies and timelines to achieve corporate… Show more - Recognized as "the pulse" of Walton Endurance and the C2C4C event - Created new business concept fulfilling a clear gap in the market- Grew the company from two full-time employees to six full-time, five part-time, and more than 30 coaches, ride leaders and support staff- Provided organizational leadership employing a steadfast vision and mission for the company- Communicated and collaborated with executive clients to establish strategies and timelines to achieve corporate goals- Developed coaching curriculum to get teams and individuals prepared for once-in-a-lifetime cycling events- Motivated and inspired the Walton Endurance team, clients and other stakeholders via personal touchpoints and speaking engagements- Developed training program that takes sedentary employees to novice+ cyclists in 5 months with 99 hours of focused workouts - Created indoor bikeathon that engages employees in fun and fundraising for the larger 'on the road' event This single bikeathon is now a global event - Ensured the safety of the corporate rides: conducted Route Research, trained Walton Endurance staff, and taught bicycle road safety via in-person cycling skills clinic and in-person or online Sagacious Cycling workshop Show less

Westminster, Maryland, United States

- Taught 6th grade science, 8th grade reading, and 9th / 10th grade physical science and biology- Reading Specialist for Charles Carroll Elementary School students – Kindergarten through 5th grade - Cross country coach, 1994-1997

Beltsville, Maryland, United States

- Studied Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine- Volunteered for The Harvest for the Hungry Program which donates 75,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables each year for distribution to local charities

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Secondary Education-Biology

Activities and Societies: - Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Education, 1991 – 1993 - Kappa Delta Pi.

Master Of Science - Med, Reading Specialist, K-12

Activities and Societies: - Assistant Field Hockey Coach, 1999 - 2000 - Graduate Assistant at 504 Office, 2000 - Studied Reading Sciences.

Master Of Science - Ms, Reading Specialist