Christine Dixie Douville, RN, BSN
Founder and Head Coach of Girlfriends In Training

Dixie has been a registered nurse for 25 years specializing in cardiovascular medicine. She is the Owner of Pursuit of Wellness, LLC a health and wellness consulting company and the Founder of Girlfriends in Training. She was a member of the Spinning Master Instructor Team for 11 years as well as a Spin Pilates Master Instructor. As a certified fitness professional for more than two decades Dixie has been recognized for her knowledge in the areas of heart rate training, female athletics, running, cycling and special populations. She has extensive experience focusing on the practical application of sport-specific cardiovascular training as well as health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, fitness programming and lifestyle management. She has been recognized by the American Council on Exercise and the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America as a continuing education specialist, serves on the Editorial Board for the Canadian Personal Trainers Network and is a USA Track and Field certified coach. Her current medical practice includes developing programs for a Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown, NJ.

As a consultant Dixie has published numerous articles, authored training manuals and consults for major corporations.  Dixie is an international conference speaker in the areas of wellness, health and fitness. She coaches adult multisport athletes and runners. She has completed 23 marathons including Boston, Chicago and New York as well as numerous other road races and multisport events. Dixie is the mother of three and has a very patient husband.

   Getting Started With Your Training Program

   Guidelines and Training Schedule for Runners 5k

   Hydration for Distance Running and Walking

  Guidelines and Training Schedule for Mixed Walk/Run

  Well Equipped Running

  Guidelines and Training Schedule for Walkers