Sports and fitness has always been a large part of Lauren’s life.  In addition to her work as a personal trainer, she also has been teaching and coaching tennis for over 20 years including Cornell University assistant women’s coach and the head coach at Wells College.  She is a certified tennis professional through the United States Professional Tennis Association.  More recently, Lauren has achieved some personal fitness accomplishments as a runner and triathlete.  She continues to enjoy training for half marathons and triathlons throughout each year. 

Lauren’s involvement in sports throughout life has resulted in an appreciation for physical fitness and an interest in motivating people to achieve their fitness goals, regardless of age or current fitness level.  Lauren believes that with a positive attitude, dedication and proper guidance, anyone can reach their full potential and can even have fun in the process.

Pat Karrigan

ACE certified

Personal Trainer

Pat has lived in Carrboro for 7 years, where her children have enjoyed the convenient walk from their home to Chapel Hill Tennis Club. Pat has recently combined her background in teaching with her passion for exercise, to focus her energy on helping others achieve their fitness goals. She is certified through the American Council on Exercise.

Pat has always led an active lifestyle, but the birth of her third son precipitated a new dimension in her activity level, and a running career emerged! The initial days of “sticking to it” led to training for and competing in numerous races of various distances, including 4 marathons:  Camp Lejeune, Grandma’s, Chicago, and Kiawah Island. Her finishing times in 3 of these qualified her to run in the Boston Marathon. Aside from the many health benefits she has received from running, Pat appreciates the calmness and clarity she gains through running. She considers the friends she has met along the way to be the greatest gift of all.

In an effort to create balance in her own exercise regime, Pat diversifies her program to include many forms of training. She continues to challenge herself in new areas and participated in her first triathlon in Wilmington, NC last September.

Pat would like the opportunity to share her enthusiasm for fitness with you and guide you through a program tailored to meet your goals.

WALKING WITH PAT:

Certified personal trainer, Pat Karrigan, will lead a 60 minute group walk through the neighborhoods and trails in and around CHTC.  Pat will teach you how to walk your way to good health by helping you achieve your proper training zone, and she will end each session with effective post workout stretches.

These classes will last 6 weeks beginning on MAY 1.  The cost is $60 for the 6 week session and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 7am – 8am at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club.

HIGH INTENSITY CIRCUIT TRAINING:

Cardiovascular

· Two  Nautilus NE-3000 Elliptical Trainers

· Cybex Trotter Treadmill

· Two Star Trak 4000 Treadmills

· Cybex Recumbent Bike

· Two Stairmaster PT4000