How did Summer Striders come to be?
As part of my previous job 6 years ago, I
created this program (called something else back then) to help people
get ready for the Parlor City Trot 10K. Although the program was purely
meant to market rehabilitation services at a local hospital, I found
myself a very reluctant participant. I ultimately finished the 10 week
program and completed the PCT 10K race . . .
and.fell.in.love.with.racing!!!! I walked all but the last 1/4 mile of
the race and thought I was going to die the whole time, but I did it
with a friend and crossing the finish line was a "high" I have never
before experienced. I knew immediately that EVERYONE needed to feel
like this. I went on to do more than 60 races, 8 of which were half
marathons. I developed deep life long friendships with my running
partners and have trained hundreds of people to walk and/or run past
their personal comfort levels and achieve more than they ever thought
they could. Unfortunately, during a training session in May 2012, I had
a terrible fall and have been sidelined with injury ever since. I'm
hopeful to return to running and look forward to being able to cross the
next finish line. Until then - I'm feel blessed to be able to help you
work toward your goals.
