I'm Colleen. I live in the Arvada suburb of Denver. My husband Danny and I have been married for 7 years with two amazing children. Jesse my 6 year old loves running and completed over 10 miles (total) with his school running club. Cammie my 4 year old is just getting the running bug and ran her first 1/4 mile with me. Both of my children will be in a track program this summer as well as running with Mom! I started running about 4 years ago with my husband. His cholesterol was high and I wanted to lose that baby weight. Danny had run cross country in high school and I ran track. It was a learned curve but I finally stopped running on my toes as a sprinter and became a long distance runner. We both completed several runs last year including 4 half-marathons. We have 3 on the books for this year. I have a very contagious positive attitude. I believe in controlling what you can control and leave the rest behind. If you are positive in your day to day actions then you will have a positive and rewarding life. ShamRockers gives me the opportunity to share my positive attitude and reach kids who may need an outlet, a place to belong and a way to feel great about themselves while learning to be active and healthy. Running will help kids focus better and live better lives. So want to be Smarter, Fitter, Healthier, and Happier? Run With Me!! Registration: ColleenMorrison@ShamRockersUSA.com or call 720 312 3403 I started running about 2 years ago to get into shape and lose some weight. Sixty pounds later, I decided that I was going to give this distance running a shot. So, at the dare of my wonderful boyfriend, I signed up to run the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this coming May 15. I would have to say that my best feature would have to be my feet, simply because I can pretty much beat them to death and they still get me where I need to be, even if I have them suffering in steel-toe boots or my (very, very) old favorite pair of New Balance running shoes. I chose ShamRockersUSA because I have a 10 year old brother who I think would benefit greatly from this organization. I've turned into a runner over the last 2 years and, as soon as I mentioned to him that Walt Disney World was involved, he was in. I also felt as though my community would greatly benefit from the resources of this organization. It's a great way to keep kids focused on the bigger picture of life and keep them from getting involved with drugs and alcohol... and to get them to want to go to college. Hope to see some new members soon! I'd love to get to know you! Feel free to get in touch with me. We have so many free natural resources around here to run on, and I'm usually on one of them at any point in the day! Registration: JenniferGanchuk@ShamRockersUSA.com or call 412 719 2616 I’m V’Lesha! I currently live in Midland, Texas and have been here for almost two years. Previously to moving to Midland I lived in Lubbock, Texas where I attended Texas Tech University. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Health. I currently work as a personal trainer out of a private studio here in Midland. I love my job and all my clients. I can’t imagine doing anything but helping people reach their fitness and/or weight loss goals. I also just completed my first season as the 8th Grade girls basketball coach at a private school in Midland. I married my best friend in October of 2010. We don’t have any kids yet, but plan to start expanding our family in a year or two. I’ve always been somewhat of a runner. I competed in cross-country and track as a Jr. High and High School athlete and have continued running ever since. It was only recently that I started running long distances. My sister and I decided to train for a half-marathon simultaneously. I had some setbacks with ankle injuries and didn’t make the race, but I plan to run my first full marathon in November this year! My best feature would have to be my fun-loving attitude. I love to laugh and have a good time and I want everyone around me to do the same!
ShamRockersUSA is so very proud to introduce
our newest family members across the nation!
2011 SHAMROCKERSUSA CHAPTER COACHES
Ruthanne Waite RUNS Cambridge, Massachusetts!
Registration: RuthanneWaite@ShamRockersUSA.com or call 508 783 3912
Colleen Morrison RUNS Arvada, Colorado!
Jennifer Ganchuck RUNS McKeesport, Pennsylvania!
Hi there! I'm Jennifer and I live just a little ways south of Pittsburgh in McKeesport. I've lived here off and on most of my life. I am not married and I don't have any kids of my own. I went to The University of Pittsburgh to study Biology. Currently I am working as a Paramedic and could not be happier with my job! I also work as a swim instructor for the YMCA.
V'Lesha Pelton RUNS Midland, Texas!
I wanted to join ShamRockersUSA to have the opportunity to help kids reach their fitness and weight loss goals. With my education and fitness background, I am a huge advocate for "Getting Kids Off the Couch and On the Streets!" ShamRockersUSA offers a fun, challenging, life-changing experience for kids. There are so many benefits to exercise besides just weight loss. It helps with depression and numerous health issues. I strongly believe that if kids get started loving exercise and reaping its benefits at a young age, they will continue with a healthy lifestyle into adulthood and throughout their lives.
Registration: VleshaPelton@ShamRockersUSA.com or call 806 252 1028
Amy Strande RUNS Raleigh, North Carolina!
Registration: AmyStrande@ShamRockersUSA.com or call 919 239 3522
All National Chapters will be opening a Summer Grad program to train for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in 2012...will YOU be training, and traveling to Disney, with these awesome coaches?!
Contact them for details ~ and Welcome to America's Newest, and BEST, Positive Youth Development Organization!
See you on the Streets!
God Bless.
"Helping
