Harry began his running career in January 2010 by training with Jack Rabbit for the NYRR Japan Run 8K race. His first loop of Prospect Park was accomplished using a run one minute/walk one strategy as he couldn't run for much longer. Upon finishing the race, he immediately signed up with Jack Rabbit again and began training for his first half–marathon –in Brooklyn. The first thing he told his wife upon crossing the finish line was that he’s running the TCS New York City Marathon. He trained with Team for Kids, finished in under four hours, and was asked to be in the first r class. I became an NYRR half marathon pacer. I am 65 pounds lighter than when I started 12 years ago, have run eight marathons with a PR of 3:21:07. In 2014, he switched to triathlons and to date has done six 70.3 events with a PR of 5:11:26 and many half marathons and Olympic triathlons. Since 2016, he has represented his home country of Mexico in the ITU Age Group Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships. Harry believes that the best results are achieved with patience, good coaching, and a group of like-minded individuals to enjoy the process. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and Cavalier King Charles.


What program do you coach?
NYRR Group Training

Other than English, what languages do you speak? 
Spanish, German, and Portugues (Brazil)

How would you describe your coaching style? 
Easy going though I push hard on athletes who ask me to help them meet specific goals.

What is your proudest coaching moment? 
When I was the first person one of my athletes called the minute she crossed the finish line at the TCS New York City Marathon. 

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?
Speedwork because you can see everyone, provide immediate feedback on form, etc. And the athletes must be disciplined.

How many years have you been coaching?
More than nine years

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below. This can be sports and/or coaching certifications. 
RRCA-Certified Coach, VDOT, USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach

Where is your favorite place to run in New York City?
Prospect Park but I have recently been running in and around Red Hook and it's so awesome there.

What is your favorite NYRR race?
RBC Brooklyn Half

What is your personal running motto?
Enjoy, and listen to your body.