Sports Bio for Jon Willis

• Born and educated in Cornwall, England. Jon was a high school and college cricket, rugby and golf stand-out. Representing Cornwall at both rugby and golf.
• A surfer from an early age Jon spent 2 years in Australia surfing and playing rugby for Manley Rugby Club. As a member of Manley Surf Life Saving Club started to race in triathlons.
• Moved to St. Petersburg Florida continued racing as a triathlete and taught scuba diving. Personal Trainer certified by A.C.E. Certified as a scuba instructor by N.A.S.D.S., S.S.I. and N.A.U.I. Scuba  and fitness columnist for the St. Petersburg Times. Numerous T.V. and radio appearances in the Tampa Bay area.
• Aging knees necessitated a move from triathlon to Adventure Racing and marathon kayaking. Division winner in the inaugural 300 mile Everglades Challenge. A kayak race organized by The Water Tribe, from Tampa Bay to Key Largo.
• Owner of DAC Fitness in Destin. Turned 50 in 2009 and now have 2 children under the age of 5. The biggest physical challenge I have ever had!!

  
  Training Philosophy:
  “Train hard but also train smart. Know your body, learn and accept its limitations. Strive to challenge it (just enough) every time you put on your sneakers and come to the gym.”