Originally from Brazil, I have been living in Southern California since June 2000 and became an American Citizen in February 2007. I am part of the IT department at A Snail's Pace, and also coach beginner runners through their Running Academy program. I enjoy running, reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with my husband, friends, and family.
In my second year of law school, I thought I was doomed to live a life with lots of stress, long hours, bad eating habits and little to no exercise. However, in January 2010, I decided to nip these problems in the bud by starting a running program. I finished a Couch to 5K program, and then began training for my first half-marathon race. In just five months, I went from not running to running...
Once I hit my late 40's, my regular fitness regimen wasn't keeping pace with my expanding waistline. I have recently added running to my program, in hopes that my pants will zip more easilly! I like reading the forums and look for tips on training and how to stay motivated. I am also a physical therapist with >20 years experience in the sports medicine area. I like reading about the...
* US Olympian
* Author of top selling running books in North America, Galloway's Book on Running and Marathon You Can Do It!
* Runner's World columnist
* Inspirational speaker to over 200 running and fitness sessions each year
* Designer of the walk-run, low mileage marathon training program-with an over 98% success rate Jeff Galloway spends the time necessary to answer the questions of...
I'm a 22 year old fitness and health food enthusiast. I don't have any formal education in these areas but spend a ton of time reading and learning about about how and why different foods help my body and fuel me for an active lifestyle. I love cooking and creating new, healthy meals.
I feel like I was active growing up as a kid playing sports, but now that I'm an adult I can really...
I took a long and winding professional road through criminal justice, counseling, and publishing before launching my fitness career in 1998.
I'm certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise, as a track coach by USA Track & Field, and as a stability ball instructor by Resist-A-Ball. He is also a member of AAHPERD, the New York City Coalition for Food and Fitness,...
Well, well, well. :) What to say here? I'm in my mid-thirties and making it a point to live well. Gone are the days of focusing only on work - "balance" is where it's at! I'm currently taking a basic sign language course and a beginner's yoga class. Some of my interests include blissing out at the beach, nature photography, and exercise.
In 2011, I think I'd like to learn...
I love to run!
I am a beginner runner attempting my first full marathon in December. I'll sprinkle in a few half marathons and other shorter races in before then!
My blog is about the adventures of discovering long distance running, the cool gear and gadgets I come across they way, the way I like to fuel, product reviews, and just my life in general.
