| Date: 8/11/07 Name:Linda Turner |
City:__New Hartford_
When did you start Running? _1992
Why did you start Running? I had smoked for 20 years and decided that I needed to quit.So I started
out walking.But the more I walked the more I hurt. I felt like if I ran it would not hurt as much. As it
turns out that was true.Running changed my life.I don't think I would have made it through the up's and
down's in my life if I didn't have my running and my running friends!;
out walking.But the more I walked the more I hurt. I felt like if I ran it would not hurt as much. As it
turns out that was true.Running changed my life.I don't think I would have made it through the up's and
down's in my life if I didn't have my running and my running friends!;
How many Boilermakers have you run? 14
What advice would you give to someone just starting? Get the right shoes.Start out slow, walk 5
minute/ run 1 minute and do that for 20 minutes, as your body starts to adjust you can increase the
running intervals and the length of time you are out there.Make sure you get a good stretch before and
after you run. Don't increase the time too quickly to prevent injury.Find a training partner or a running
group. Add some strength training on the off days of running. Most of all have fun and make it a life
style change not just finishing one race.
minute/ run 1 minute and do that for 20 minutes, as your body starts to adjust you can increase the
running intervals and the length of time you are out there.Make sure you get a good stretch before and
after you run. Don't increase the time too quickly to prevent injury.Find a training partner or a running
group. Add some strength training on the off days of running. Most of all have fun and make it a life
style change not just finishing one race.
What was your most memorable moment about your Boilermakerand when was it? I think your first
Boilermaker is always the most memorable because you have trained for the race with this self doubt
that you can actually complete it. There is such a feeling of accomplishment that feel you can do anything
you put your mind to.I have run 3 Marathon's since my first Boilermaker and it was a great feeling but
still not compared to crossing that FIRST Boilermaker Finish Line
Boilermaker is always the most memorable because you have trained for the race with this self doubt
that you can actually complete it. There is such a feeling of accomplishment that feel you can do anything
you put your mind to.I have run 3 Marathon's since my first Boilermaker and it was a great feeling but
still not compared to crossing that FIRST Boilermaker Finish Line
If any, what challenges have you had to over come in order to run? After my first Boilermaker I did
not listen to my body, I pushed myself too much and got an IT Band Injury.t took me a very long time to
get over that injury. I gained weight and felt awful, but I made it back, I have had other injuries since
then but I have learned the difference between physical pain and mental pain. The mental pain, you push
through, talk yourself through every step if you have to. The physical pain you STOP and take care of
yourself!
not listen to my body, I pushed myself too much and got an IT Band Injury.t took me a very long time to
get over that injury. I gained weight and felt awful, but I made it back, I have had other injuries since
then but I have learned the difference between physical pain and mental pain. The mental pain, you push
through, talk yourself through every step if you have to. The physical pain you STOP and take care of
yourself!
Any other comments: I could never have accomplished all that I have without the support of my friends
and family.;I want to thank Bob, Judy and Sue for listening to me when we were running.; I know you
were running faster and faster to try and get away but it made me a better runner I want to thank my
partner in life Mike Kessler who had to take over for Bob, Judy and Sue. He has supported me in every
adventure I have gotten him into!. He is my hero and the person I admire the most.I want to also
thank the Utica Roadrunners, the Boilermaker and Earle Reed for keeping running alive in our
community! There is no better therapist, no better drug than a 5 mile run.The best part about it is
when you stop.
and family.;I want to thank Bob, Judy and Sue for listening to me when we were running.; I know you
were running faster and faster to try and get away but it made me a better runner I want to thank my
partner in life Mike Kessler who had to take over for Bob, Judy and Sue. He has supported me in every
adventure I have gotten him into!. He is my hero and the person I admire the most.I want to also
thank the Utica Roadrunners, the Boilermaker and Earle Reed for keeping running alive in our
community! There is no better therapist, no better drug than a 5 mile run.The best part about it is
when you stop.
| Family: Justin, Autumn and Mike Kessler, Jessica, Nick Matt, Kirsten and Linda |
Age 46
Community Involvment: I have served on the Board of Directors for the Utica Roadrunners for 4
years, secretary for 2 years and membership chair for 2 years. Race Director for Summer Sizzle for
2 years. KAC Race Director for 4 years, Training Program Director for 8 years. I have volunteered
myself everyone of my family members, my kids and my kids friends for just about every race in our
area.I have been a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister's program, I was matched with my Little
Brother when he was turning 10 and he is now 24. We live in a wonderful community and it is a great
feeling to be able to give back to it.
years, secretary for 2 years and membership chair for 2 years. Race Director for Summer Sizzle for
2 years. KAC Race Director for 4 years, Training Program Director for 8 years. I have volunteered
myself everyone of my family members, my kids and my kids friends for just about every race in our
area.I have been a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister's program, I was matched with my Little
Brother when he was turning 10 and he is now 24. We live in a wonderful community and it is a great
feeling to be able to give back to it.