Cecil Lunsford, is a trained analytic philosopher, certified philosophical counselor/consultant, certified running coach, certified teacher, musician, road/trail runner, surfer, and skateboarder. He completed an A.A. In Architecture at Palm Beach Community College in 2005, a B.A. in Philosophy at Florida Atlantic University in 2009, and a M.A. in Liberal Studies with a concentration on Philosophy and Society in 2012. He taught Intro to Philosophy, Ethics, and Critical Reasoning at Palm Beach State College from 2012-2022. Additionally, he taught IB Philosophy HL and IB Theory of Knowledge at G-Star IB World School from 2013-2021, and then at Suncoast Community High School from 2021 to Present.

He has been a member of the American Philosophical Association Eastern Region since 2017. In 2024 he joined the American Philosophical Practitioners Association, where he is an Adjunct Member in good standing, and the National Philosophical Counseling Association, Where he is a Consultant Member in Good Standing. He completed the APPA’s Philosophical Counseling Training Level 1 in August of 2024 and plans to complete Level 2 in 2025.

In 2022, Cecil started his competitive running journey. He has lost over 90-lbs and has completed several 5K and 10K races, several official and unofficial Half-Marathons, and the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati in May of 2024. He accomplished a few podiums throughout. He completed the Road Runners Club of America Coaching Certification in August of 2024.

“Philosophy and Running changed my life. I feel better in my 40’s than I ever did in my 30’s or 20’s. I am a licensed teacher, and APPA Philosophical Counselor, trained in Philosophy and Ethics. I believe in approaching coaching from a whole person epicurean perspective. Exercise is about cultivating happiness and ataraxia. I recommend the integration of yoga, weight training, diet, thought experiment, and a variety of diverting activities into a training regiment, with a strong focus on recovery and pain reduction.” -Cecil’s RRCA Page