President
Running and being an athlete becomes a lifestyle. We all have a common thread that can help foster friendships and comrades who will encourage us. Sometimes it is a request to hit the roads for a causal training run, other times to partake in the friendly competitive nature at an event. Some Strider households have even made our races family events. It is in these activities that we progress toward bettering ourselves physically and mentally.
On the snowy Christmas Eve of 1996 I caught the running bug. I bundled up and struggled to complete one mile. Each day I would add a little distance to my run; one block here, a cul-de-sac there. My first race was the 1997 Flurry Scurry 5k. Eight years later, I opened my 2005 running season with the 5k that introduced me to The Striders.
Over the years I have found a second family within the organization; friendships that are irreplaceable and unmatched. This will be my sixth year to compete in the Gold Cup Series. As the group grows in members, I am amazed by the talent and camaraderie within the organization.
In 1995 I was a spectator at a marathon and never imagined myself completing one. Thanks to some close friends, I am a finisher of Chicago, Disney, Tecumseh Trail, Gasparilla, and Sunburst Marathons.
Besides running, I enjoy triathlons and adventure races. I am a professor at Purdue University Calumet, and a realtor with the Chesterton Coldwell Banker office. I also reside as President for my sorority's alumnae group (Delta Gamma).
As President, I will do my best to aid in the continued success of Calumet Region Striders. I have a big pair of running shoes to fill, but I am up for the challenge. With my fellow Board Members, I would like to see our membership grow well beyond the 500 member mark, assist Race Directors in exceeding your expectations for their events, and coordinate organized group runs for rookies and seasoned runners alike. I believe it is also my responsibility to represent Striders and promote our group wherever I go. Throughout the year I welcome your comments and ideas.
Keep running, and have a great 2005 season.
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