Running

CAF SPORTS SUPPORT STAFF

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  Colonel Josh Klemen

  PATRON View Bio
  

  2026

  Colonel Josh Klemen

  PATRON

  Colonel Josh Klemen joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1999 and has served in a variety of operational, staff, and leadership roles across Canada and abroad. An avid runner, he has been an active participant in the CAF running and sport community throughout his career, competing in numerous road races and representing the values of fitness, perseverance, and teamwork that underpin military sport.
  
  “Running has given me the chance to challenge myself, connect with outstanding people, and experience the camaraderie that makes sport such an important part of CAF life. I am truly honoured to serve as the CAF Running Patron and to support a program that creates opportunities for CAF members to participate, compete, and grow. I have always valued running for the discipline, resilience, community, and personal growth it fosters, and I am passionate about encouraging others to pursue their own fitness goals. I look forward to supporting the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and organizers who make this program possible, celebrating the achievements of CAF runners, and helping ensure the CAF Running Program continues to thrive for years to come.”

  PREVIOUS PATRONS
  2023-2026	Colonel C.J. Marchetti
  2011 - 2023	Lieutenant-General A.J.P Pelletier
  2009 - 2010	Brigadier-General G.C.P. Matte
  Uknown - 2008	Major-General M.J. Wards

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  Lieutenant Colonel J.A. Coffin

  CHIEF OFFICIAL View Bio
  

  2021 - present

  Lieutenant Colonel J.A. Coffin

  CHIEF OFFICIAL

  LCol Coffin is an avid runner and competitor. He has competed in several CAF National Running Championships and most recently qualified for the Boston Marathon. As a commanding officer he is well versed in balancing the needs of his troops with the needs of his organization. In addition to his professional acumen, he balances his personal time with family and sport – which tend to be mutually inclusive. Leading by example, LCol Coffin devotes much time to his health and fitness, primarily focusing on running. LCol Coffin continually seeks opportunities for growth and has been the OPI for large scale events and is now the CAF Running Chief Official.

  PREVIOUS CHIEF OFFICIALS
  2013 - 2020	Chief Warrant Officer J.G.C. Faucher
  2005 - 2011	Lieutenant-Commander W. Percey
  Unknown - 2004	Mr. D. Hartnett

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  Lieutenant-Navy M. Bergeron

  INTERNATIONAL HEAD COACH View Bio
  

  2023 - Present

  Lieutenant-Navy M. Bergeron

  INTERNATIONAL HEAD COACH

  Lt(N) Michael Bergeron is a passionate runner, coach, and volunteer. He began his running journey at CFB Borden replacing his father in a race at his interunit challenge when he was just 13 years old and has been inspired by the sport ever since.
  
  Lt(N) Bergeron joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006. On completion of his initial trade training, he started his Naval Warfare Officer career on the East Coast sailing on a Frigate, deploying on Op NANOOK, Op ARTEMIS, Op REASSURANCE and two Op REGULUS. He is currently posted at HMCS QUEEN CHARLOTTE in Prince Edward Island as the Executive Officer.
  
  Lt(N) Bergeron’s interest in running led him to join the Cross Country and Track & Field team of the University of Ottawa in 2007. He then went on to be the assistant team manager of the well-known Ottawa Lions Club. Moving around has allowed Lt(N) Bergeron to have many opportunities to be involved in the sport of running in many different provinces throughout Canada. He has served on both the Run Nova Scotia Board as well as on the PEI Road Runners board, holding many positions from Communication Director, Race Coordinator, and finally President. He started coaching in 2017 with the famous Halifax Road Hammers sharing his passion with runners of all levels. He then became interested in completing his National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) qualification which he has continued to work towards after moving to Prince Edward Island in 2019.
  
  As a runner, Lt(N) Bergeron has competed on multiple occasions at CAF Running Nationals, CISM World Championships, and CISM Running Team events since 2016. He is also well-known for sharing his passion for running with his juggling fans and hold two Guinness World Records for running and juggling.
  
  To learn more about the CAF CISM Running program by joining us on Facebook CISM Canada Running Team or email Michael.Bergeron2@forces.gc.ca
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  MAJ KRISTINE SELF

  INTERNATIONAL TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  MAJ KRISTINE SELF

  INTERNATIONAL TEAM MANAGER

  Maj Self was first selected to the Running Team as an athlete back in 2017, where she attended both the 2017 CISM World Military Marathon Championships and the 2019 World Military Games, helping her team earn a bronze medal in the former. Due to her involvement in the sport, Maj Self was named CMP Female Athlete of the Year in 2022. Maj Self has also represented the CAF at a multitude of international endurance events as an athlete.

  Additionally, Maj Self has been a Peak Performance/Assistant Coach since 2021, helping support other CAF runners. This has led to her involvement as Acting Team Manager and Head Coach for the Canadian Marathon Championships in Toronto and Acting Head Coach for the CISM World Military Cross Country Championships in Greece (2025).

  Maj Kristine Self has led her positions as athlete, coach, and team manager with professionalism, credibility, and a clear focus on performance and people, bringing a wide skillset to this position. She brings a deep personal passion for the sport, combined with a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to supporting athletes and the overall success of the program.
  
  To learn more about the CAF CISM Running program by joining us on Facebook CISM Canada Running Team or email Kristine.Self@forces.gc.ca