Name: Glenda Samuelson
Age: 45
Work: Self-employed Environmental Consultant
Date Joined Pacers: October, 2011
In 2006 I turned 40 years old, and shortly thereafter my sons turned 1 and 3 years old. And those weren’t the only numbers going up, not only had I not lost my pregnancy weight, I started gaining more weight. Also I had gestational diabetes during my second pregnancy. As an older mother, I decided it was time to smarten up and get in shape. So I began running regularly, I lost 20 pounds and I got much stronger and healthier. But most importantly, running is the number one best way that I manage stress. If I miss my run workouts I am really not a very nice person to live with!
Running Goal: To do my first half marathon race in 2012
Personal Best: 10km - 48:57, 5km - 23:00
Favourite Quote:
"We'd all like a guarantee before making a decision or taking a risk, but the irony is that taking the risk is what opens us to our fate. It's like wanting to know what things will taste like before putting them in your mouth. It just can't be figured out that way." Mark Nepo
Other Interests: Hiking, skiing, sailing, reading, travelling, drinking a really good beer.
