Name:
Position with GWTC:
Inspirational Quotation:
Favorite Running Route or Trail:
Paula O’Neill
School Grant Coordinator
I love Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It”
The ten mile Southwood route with my running partners
All Time Favorite Race
Plains Peanut Festival Run. I got my age-group award from former President Jimmy Carter in 2009.
Favorite Annual Event
Springtime Tallahassee 10K
Personal Hero
My mom and dad. I love them so much!
Why I run
I run because I can’t afford not to. It’s helped to reduce stress in my life, made me more healthy, and I’ve met so many wonderful people because I run.
Brief Running History
I started running in January of 2006 when a friend and I joined Julie’s Springtime training group. In 2007 Julie led a Turkey Trot 15k training group that I attended, and that’s when I met Lori, who is still one of my running partners. We decided to train for a marathon in 2008, and that’s when I really began thinking of myself as a runner. We both completed our marathons and then just kept running!! My best 5K, 10K, and half marathon times were in 2010. I know I’m not the fastest runner out there, but I do love running so much. It’s something that I hope to be doing the rest of my life.
Name:
Paula O’Neill
Position with GWTC:
School Grant Coordinator
Favorite Running Route or Trail:
The ten mile Southwood route with my running partners
Brief Running History:
I started running in January of 2006 when a friend and I joined Julie’s Springtime training group. In 2007 Julie led a Turkey Trot 15k training group that I attended, and that’s when I met Lori, who is still one of my running partners. We decided to train for a marathon in 2008, and that’s when I really began thinking of myself as a runner. We both completed our marathons and then just kept running!! My best 5K, 10K, and half marathon times were in 2010. I know I’m not the fastest runner out there, but I do love running so much. It’s something that I hope to be doing the rest of my life.
Inspirational Quotation:
I love Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It”
All Time Favorite Race
Plains Peanut Festival Run. I got my age-group award from former President Jimmy Carter in 2009.
Favorite Annual Event
Springtime Tallahassee 10K
Personal Hero
My mom and dad. I love them so much!
Why I run
I run because I can’t afford not to. It’s helped to reduce stress in my life, made me more healthy, and I’ve met so many wonderful people because I run.