About Us
George & Natasha Arthur
New Owners of Coronado's Island Fitness
George and Natasha became members of Island Fitness in 2009. As members and personal training clients, they had ample opportunity to observe the operation from the consumer’s perspective. They have long admired the location, the team and their fellow members for what they contributed to the continuity of island fitness, which was established in 1996.
The Proud father of Chris and Shelley, George has been a resident of Coronado since 1996, when he was assigned to NAS north island as a Carrier naval aviator. A Naval Academy graduate and United Airlines Pilot, George served in the first gulf war. One year ago, George began running marathons, He ran his fourth Marathon in October and is training for his fifth in November, the Catalina Eco Marathon.
Natasha moved to San Diego in 1998, after spending 25 years living overseas.
Natasha’s background is in Human Resources, where she holds two credentials and serves on the board of the San Diego Chapter of Society of Human Resources Management. A mountain climber and 22x marathon finisher, in March 2010 Natasha finished a seven Year journey to run a marathon on every continent. Natasha is faithful in her belief that she will soon run the North Pole Marathon. To read more about Natasha's journey click here.
George and Natasha were married March 2010 in Sydney, Australia, after running Six Foot Track Trail Marathon (45km) and hiking Mt. Kosciuzsko, Australia’s highest peak at 7,310 feet.
George and Natasha live on Coronado with Kids: Chris and Shelley; Pets: Damian, Shelldon Tortuga, Lucy, Elliot, Scout, Mowgli & a 60-gallon reef tank. They enjoy organic gardening (some parts, the lettuce is scary!) and attending church together. Their Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to volunteering as meal delivery route drivers.
Both are grateful for the grace and countless blessings they have received in their lives apart and as partners. They are committed to applying the same passion they experience spiritually, personally & professionally to Island Fitness. Get Excited!

