Friday, May 19, 2006
Team Mates (Part 8)
19. Jenny - 28 years old from St. John's, Newfoundland but living on the west coast of the province for a few months. Working towards a Dietetics degree (my 3rd degree) and so currently working in Nutrition Services at the hospital in Corner Brook for the summer. In her “previous life” worked as an event manager in Ireland. First heard about Team D from a friend 5 years ago, when she was 100 pounds overweight and in no shape to run a marathon. Got interested in health, fitness and running over the past few years, dropped 80 pounds, completed a few 5Ks and 8Ks, the Bluenose Half Marathon and the Tely 10 in St. John's last summer and then Team D popped into her head again. Originally signed up for Reykjavik, but when New York was added, switched over immediately.
20. Karen and Will B (both 43 years old). Live in Oakville, ON and have 2 children, Victoria (12 years) and Conor (10 years). Conor was diagnosed with Type 1 two years ago. Joined Team D in Jan 2005 and ran the Honolulu Marathon in Dec 2005. It was a first marathon after completing 2 half marathons (in 2003 & 2004). This year, Will & Karen decided to do the NY marathon together but Karen has developed a severe case of plantar fasciitis and has not been able to run or walk long distances for over 4 months. Rollerblading hoping to maintain a level of fitness just in case... If she can’t run the marathon she’ll be on the sidelines with her kids cheering everyone on!
21. Robert L - also in the 40's group (46). This will be 2nd run with Team D, was at Honolulu in Dec 2005. Enjoyed meeting all 250+ members that went to that fun-run-in- the-sun. Wasn't planning to do a fundraising race so quickly after Hawaii, however, when New York was available, jumped at the chance. Works at AIM Trimark Investments in Toronto, in the backoffice Accounting area. Been running since 1986.
20. Karen and Will B (both 43 years old). Live in Oakville, ON and have 2 children, Victoria (12 years) and Conor (10 years). Conor was diagnosed with Type 1 two years ago. Joined Team D in Jan 2005 and ran the Honolulu Marathon in Dec 2005. It was a first marathon after completing 2 half marathons (in 2003 & 2004). This year, Will & Karen decided to do the NY marathon together but Karen has developed a severe case of plantar fasciitis and has not been able to run or walk long distances for over 4 months. Rollerblading hoping to maintain a level of fitness just in case... If she can’t run the marathon she’ll be on the sidelines with her kids cheering everyone on!
21. Robert L - also in the 40's group (46). This will be 2nd run with Team D, was at Honolulu in Dec 2005. Enjoyed meeting all 250+ members that went to that fun-run-in- the-sun. Wasn't planning to do a fundraising race so quickly after Hawaii, however, when New York was available, jumped at the chance. Works at AIM Trimark Investments in Toronto, in the backoffice Accounting area. Been running since 1986.
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