Other sports and fitness activities
Volleyball, hiking, running, yoga,

Athletic Accomplishments and goals
Completed Army Basic Training 1997
Completed 3 Susan G Komen Race for the Cure 5Ks 2006,07,08
Completed Rugged Maniac 5K Richmond VA 2011
Taught spin and step aerobics throughout adulthood, including during the pregnancy of my 2nd child
Gave birth to 3 wonderful children (trust me, athletic accomplishment by far 9lbs1oz, 7lbs13oz, and 10lbs3oz)
Goals for 2012 Master Bikram yoga, complete Susan G Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure in Washington DC (October 12-14, 2012), qualify and run the Army 10 miler, and officially become a fitness coach.

Your Story
I live by three basic principals; actions speak louder than words, kill people with kindness, and success is a journey and not a destination. These three principals have guided me through and have been my inspiration during the good and bad times. My mother’s death three and a half years ago to breast cancer has inspired me to dig deeper and apply these principles everyday to the best of my ability.
I was born into a very active and outdoorsy family. I spent my childhood outside. My father taught me how to appreciate nature through gardening, camping, fishing, hiking, biking, and many other activities. Basically if it had to do with the outdoors we were involved.
As I became old enough to participate in sports, there was not a season where I was not involved. Volleyball, track, softball, basketball, and even a couple years of wrestling filled my schedule through high school. I was named to the all state volleyball team as a middle blocker at only 5’8” tall. I was also the fastest female sprinter in our conference and the furthest female long jumper. Sports made sense to me and helped me grow and develop into the fitness minded person I am today.
At a very early age I had decided that I wanted to be President of the United States. In planning for my goal I decided that it would be a good idea to serve in the military. At the age of 17 with my parent’s approval I joined the Army National Guard. 15 years have passed and I continue to serve in the Army Reserve, but because I had joined the Army in the fall of my senior year of high school, I passed on the opportunity to play collegiate level sports. I did however continue my athletic path and have played volleyball throughout my military career, winning many tournaments and awards. I also spent time instructing fellow pregnant soldiers in staying fit during pregnancy. I have mentored and trained many soldiers on a physical and nutritional level to reach a combat readiness state.
Currently I am a mother of three, a military spouse, a STAT Lab Supervisor in a very busy Hematology Oncology office, a member of the Army Reserve, a volleyball player, and a fitness coach. My commitments are ongoing. I am in the best physical shape of my life. My day starts at 5 am and ends after my daily workout at around 11:30pm. With three children, a job where people’s lives are dependent on the work I do, 6 workouts a week, running 2-3 times a week, playing volleyball 1-2 times a week, a three hour daily commute, and being the wife of an active duty soldier life is very stressful at times. I have recently discovered yoga to help me deal with the everyday grind. I find peace in whatever workout I am doing in any given day. I have instilled in my children the importance of being healthy through diet and exercise.
I am a very modest person who thrives in setting goals and achieving them. Not only do I thrive in my own goals and accomplishments, but also in helping others reach theirs. I figure if I can maintain my level of fitness with so much on my plate, anyone willing to do the same can get there too. I lead by example. I help and motivate others in reaching their inner strength to accomplish their goals. Never do I ask for anything in return. My payback lies in the success of others.
Why do you want to be sponsored by Athleta
I absolutely love Athleta’s clothing, core principles, and chi. I have finally found a company that represents me. Your clothing is unique and fits to a T. Your company is all about empowering the women athlete and is not self centered. I have so much to offer all women athletes through life experience, motivation, and just being a straightforward individual who practices what I preach. I have at times felt frustrated that I cannot reach more people and this sponsorship would allow me that long awaited opportunity.
I believe that I represent the everyday women; the women who believes that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. We are only limited by the constraints we place on ourselves.