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Coach Marcela Todd
Marcela was born in Bogotá, Colombia, South America and currently resides in Davie, Florida. She is married, 34 years old and works at The Motorola Wellness Center in Plantation as an Assistant Program Manager. She has been in the Fitness field for the past 13 years. Marcela is a certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer / Fitness Counselor (among other certifications). "I totally LOVE MY JOB! I think I am in the best field ever! I love getting people started in a fitness program and seeing the wonderful changes in people's lives because of it."
Marcela has been running for a little over 5 years and has participated in 11 marathons, including, New York, Chicago, Disney, Miami, A1A, and the most challenging one, the Pikes Peak Marathon (also known as America's Ultimate Challenge). She has also completed 15 Half Marathons. Her first marathon was the 2002 Alcatel Ottawa Marathon in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Marcela says, "I loved it! I had a very fun time with my Friends In Training. We went site seeing the day after the marathon and it was a wonderful experience. Ottawa is a beautiful city!" Now, Marathon running gives me a wonderful opportunity to travel with great people to beautiful places. Each marathon turns into a little vacation with my best friends! I love it!!
Marcela says her motivations to run are "My friends from Friends in Training and the good feeling of accomplishment after a marathon." About her running goals Marcela says, "My short time goal is to get my weekly runs in, regardless of my crazy schedule. My long term goal is to run at least one marathon a year. About her favorite running event, Marcela said, "Well, I have to say so far I have enjoyed every single event as much as I enjoy running. Each one has been unique in its own way. But if I had to pick one, the Pikes Peak Marathon was the most exciting, beautiful, yet challenging marathon I have ever participated in. I would do it again in a heart beat!
When asked about her favorite forms of exercise and other hobbies that she has, Marcela said, "I love it all! From running to spinning to zumba classes! Marcela also enjoys horse back riding and bike riding, and in May, 2006 completed a 150 mile bike ride to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. "It was quite an experience!"
"FIT has helped me to keep motivated to achieve my running goals. It has given me the opportunity to travel lots, but what I love the most is the friends I have made and the wonderful people I have met in the program. My Friends in Training have not only been with me during the happiest running times in my life, but also during the most difficult times. I can truly say not only we train together, but we develop wonderful friendships here! I love my Friends in Training and very much enjoy being a coach."
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