Mission Statement:  RunFast Promotions is committed to helping enhance the health, fitness, and performance of runners. Backed by real-world experience and science, RunFast Promotions empowers runners to make intelligent training and nutritional choices for better, faster, and healthier running.

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RunFast Promotions was founded in 2006 by Sonja Friend-Uhl and Jose Antonio, Ph.D.

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Sonja Friend-Uhl:  A World-Class Athlete, Sonja Friend-Uhl has trained people of all ages and abilities for over ten years. A skilled fitness programmer, Sonja holds Personal Training Certifications with ACSM and AFAA as well as AFAA specialty certifications in Youth, Senior, and Pre-Natal Fitness. She is a USATF Level I Certified Coach and PR/AED Certified. Sonja has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of William and Mary. A natural and motivating public speaker, Sonja has performed as the keynote speaker for athletic banquets, Rotary Club functions, and national TV affiliates. Sonja developed and coached dynamic fitness programs for The Athletic Club at Weston and The Athletic Club Boca Raton while serving as their Athletic Director from 1998-2003. Sonja is the President and Head Fitness Trainer of FIT Studio (www.fitstudio1.com) which she opened in 2004. She has been a member of seven U.S. world teams, a 2000 Olympic Trials Competitor in the 1500m, and currently is ranked in the top twenty-four women in the country for distances from the 5k to the Half-Marathon. A prime example of maintaining a good balance in your life, Sonja prioritizes her roles as a wife and mother in addition to her fitness career and competitive endeavors. Sonja currently resides in South Florida with her husband and daughter.  Contact Sonja at SFUHL@aol.com.  (For a more extensive bio of Sonja, open the PDF below).

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Jose Antonio, Ph.D. FACSM, CSCS.:  Jose ("Joey") is a research advocate in the field of performance nutrition and co-authored 'Fast Track' with 1500 meter Olympian Suzy Favor-Hamilton.  Dr. Antonio is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University and teaches sports nutrition.   He has written 8 books (academic and consumer) on exercise and sports nutrition, published over 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and over 500 lay press articles.  He is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.theissn.org)  and the host (with co-host Carla Sanchez) of the Performance Nutrition radio webcast/podcast (www.performancenutritionshow.com) and the Strength-Power Radio show and podcast (www.sphour.com ). He is a co-founder of Javalution (www.javalution.com). Dr. Antonio is a prolific writer and speaker in the field of sports and performance nutrition, and a popular consultant to industry. Dr. Antonio completed a Ph.D. and post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas. Jose currently resides in South Florida with his wife and twin daughers.  Contact Dr. Antonio at exphys@aol.com. (For a more extensive bio of Jose, open the PDF below).