My Bio...... I am 51 years old and I was born in Doylestown Hospital. I am divorced and the mother of 3 grown children - daughter 31(married and lives in the Poconos), son 27 (single and lives in Doylestown), son 24 (married and lives in Sellersville) and Grandmother (Grami) to 2 wonderful grandsons - Jamie age 3 and Jeremy age 2. My daughter-in -law, Raina, is a member of the BWRG and brings along grandson, Jeremy (the hat, cute sunglasses & spray waterbottle) in his jogger. I have worked 15 years, fulltime, for the Bucks Co. Intermediate Unit and 8 years, partime, as a Personal Trainer/Fitness Trainer for the Central Bucks Family YMCA. I played with running while raising my children and started actively running/racing at 38 when I started to date, Skip, my wonderful significant other. There were no support or "getting started" groups to help me; Skip was my coach/mentor. I started with 1 Mile Fun Runs, progressed quickly to 5K distance and then to 5 miles and on to a 10K shortly after age 39. Skip bought me a bike and I did a few Biathlons (run, bike, run). I increased my distances to 10 miles and 15 K events. I then got into the pool to renew my swimming at age 40 and complete my first triathlon at age 41. I have successfully completed about 100 triathlons - with Ironman Hawaii as my goal in a few years. Age 42 my first half-marthon and on I went; age 44 my first marathon; age 48 first half- ironman triathon. I am now training for my 13th marathon the Wineglass Marathon in Corning, NY, October 7th and I have a goal of qualifying for Boston with a 4:05. This is my 4th summer to assist as a mentor to the BWRG and I love it!! I have also mentored a "0-5K" group at the YMCA. I have chaired and co-chaired many local 5k races; served on the Doylestown Township Park & Recreation Board, Okotberfest Committee, Bucks 5K Race Series Board and other community endeavors. I love my home, my family, my jobs, my community and I truly love helping people -- I LOVE THE NEW AND REBORN RUNNERS and helping them get started. Running (swimming, biking, and exercise) has helped me survive a mountain of obstacles, injuries and roadblocks. I have developed the greatest group of friends and a wonderful support team through these efforts. I also love to garden, cook, sew, spend time with my family. I am certified in Personal Training, Fitness / Strength training; CPR; and First Aid. My guide for living is DETERMINATION - NEVER GIVE UP AND ALWAYS SMILE AND BE HAPPY and Kind.