The Friends In Training

A Thank you note By Vivien Arguelles

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:54

Hi Marcelita!
Now that the season is over I want to thank all of you, the coaches, the trainers, the speakers, the runners, the walkers………..for a wonderfull 2009 season. I have been member now for 10 years and I can truly say that you and your staff (please convey this message to them) have really developed FIT into a fantastic - well organized - friendly, helpful and just simply great group of people.

By Jocelyne Norris

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:53

In 2004, I went for a routine checkup and was told by my mean doctor that “I was overweight, out of shape, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol”. Wake up call! I refused to believe that I had gotten so far removed from health and fitness and taking care of myself that my body was in such a bad state. I needed a life intervention, ASAP! I had heard from friends about a lady named Marcela, who was described as a “health and fitness guru”. I immediately went to go find this Marcela, thinking if anyone could help me, she could.

By Ben Padilla

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:52

Only 1 in 1 million make their dreams come true to become a professional athlete. If you do not make it, you look for plan B which is to become a college athlete. Everyone has their life reasons for not making it either way. The problem here is what happens to that person that is very competitive and passionate in its ability? What do you do? Where do you go? Who do you turn to for support? This was me years ago as life’s circumstances just took me off the path I was set to go.

By Don Oxley

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:51

I am a former athlete myself, but in 2008, I was unable to participate in any sports
due to knee problems for over three years. I was an avid basketball and softball player, and lifted weights from time to time. I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle, now unable to do anything, and 40 extra pounds to show for it.

Humbled…By Brent Nein

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:50

It’s Thursday night, my last training run before the marathon, and I’m getting ready in an almost unconscious routine. The dog is looking at me as I put on my shoes, and I know she’s thinking; “there here goes again, off without me, not like when he used to take me along”. Strap on the iPod; U2, the Chili Peppers, Cake, Dylan, Sheryl Crow and Natalie Merchant to get me through, and I leave somehow with a smile on my face. This is what I’ve trained 16 months for, and I’m feeling impossibly a mix of exhilaration and terror. House

By Alan Carter

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:46

Hi Marcela,

I wanted to express to you and the other FIT members my happiness and gratitude to find a group of like-minded individuals and so close to home as well.

It seems so long ago that I used to be a pretty serious runner (but never very fast). I miss those days when I was 50lbs lighter and could go for a five miler without even noticing! I hope to stick with the FIT group and complete the Fort Lauderdale half marathon, if not more.

Success Story By Tammy Guess

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:45

I joined Friends in Training in August 2006 at the request of a friend who thought it would be a great idea to train for a half marathon. I surprised myself when (without hesitation), responded to the request with a nonchalant, “Sure”. Those who know me are well aware that when it comes to physical activity, I excel in power napping and channel surfing marathons! I’m not sure I would have been so keen on the idea of running, had it not been for the fact that I was doing it with a friend and we’d support and motivate each other through the process.

Success Story By Kimmie Briley

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:43

My name is Kimmie, I'm a baby to F.I.T. just joined over a month ago. I met Marcela when I use to work at Motorola. She watched me struggle with my weight for many years. I have been battling with this issue since the age of 18. My heaviest weight was 297 pounds. At age 22 I started to consistently put on the weight year after year. Working night shift at Motorola for over 8 years only seem to make matters worse. Living on Dr.

Success Story By Megan Weber

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:42

My success story:

Success Story By Ileana Oxley

Submitted by Marcela on Sun, 2010-04-04 05:41

Hi Marcela,

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