Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Team Mates (Part 1)
Last week I initiated an email to other members of the Team Diabetes New York City Marathon contingent. I told them a little bit about me and invited them to likewise “introduce” themselves. I’ve now heard back from most, if not all of them and thought that readers of my blog might be interested to know a little bit about my team mates. Since this is likely to be a long post I’m going to break it up into several separate entries.
1. Lisa C - 27 years old from Thunder Bay, ON. An insurance broker. Originally from Newfoundland. Got involved with Team Diabetes because a client did Rome 2005 and sounded like an amazing experience. Was not a runner but signed up for Team Diabetes in Jan. 2005 and completed the Honolulu marathon in Dec 2005.
2. Will & Karen B- lives in Oakville, ON with 2 children Conor (10) & Victoria. Conor was diagnosed with Type 1 at age 8. Became involved with Team Diabetes last spring. Both are registered for NY but Karen not sure if she can do it after a torn tendon in her foot at the Honolulu Marathon (her first marathon and first with Team D). Will is still planning on doing NYC.
3. Louise G - Timmins, ON. 47 years old (and proud of it), two children 24 and 20. A business owner, college professor (for both the English and French community colleges), a certified Life Skills Coach, and a contractor to local businesses and govts providing individual and group training. Spring 2003, participated in a learn-to-run program and ran first race (5k) in Oct that year. In January 2004, ran the Half in Las Vegas and in Oct 2004 was part of Team Diabetes in Dublin. Ultimate running goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon by age 50. In the meantime, will continue outdoor expeditions with Wild Women Expeditions. Planning to kayak and hike the Pacific Rim next year and has registered for the Northern Manitoba Dog Sledding expedition in the winter of 2007. Another group that she’s associated with - Alala Women's Adventure - is planning a mountaineering adventure in New Zealand some time next year.
1. Lisa C - 27 years old from Thunder Bay, ON. An insurance broker. Originally from Newfoundland. Got involved with Team Diabetes because a client did Rome 2005 and sounded like an amazing experience. Was not a runner but signed up for Team Diabetes in Jan. 2005 and completed the Honolulu marathon in Dec 2005.
2. Will & Karen B- lives in Oakville, ON with 2 children Conor (10) & Victoria. Conor was diagnosed with Type 1 at age 8. Became involved with Team Diabetes last spring. Both are registered for NY but Karen not sure if she can do it after a torn tendon in her foot at the Honolulu Marathon (her first marathon and first with Team D). Will is still planning on doing NYC.
3. Louise G - Timmins, ON. 47 years old (and proud of it), two children 24 and 20. A business owner, college professor (for both the English and French community colleges), a certified Life Skills Coach, and a contractor to local businesses and govts providing individual and group training. Spring 2003, participated in a learn-to-run program and ran first race (5k) in Oct that year. In January 2004, ran the Half in Las Vegas and in Oct 2004 was part of Team Diabetes in Dublin. Ultimate running goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon by age 50. In the meantime, will continue outdoor expeditions with Wild Women Expeditions. Planning to kayak and hike the Pacific Rim next year and has registered for the Northern Manitoba Dog Sledding expedition in the winter of 2007. Another group that she’s associated with - Alala Women's Adventure - is planning a mountaineering adventure in New Zealand some time next year.
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