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MEET THE RUNNERS GROVE STAFF
Debbie is a life long Runner. She competed on her Jr High track and cross country teams, high school track and teams where she was team captain and MVP, and was a NCAA cross country runner. She has competed in many 5K, 10K and half marathons and marathons. She has been quite competitive, winning some races and always finishing in the top of her age group. She has fallen 5 minutes short of qualifying for Boston on every one of her 6 marathons. Debbie has earned a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Ball State University and has the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification. She currently works as a Physician Assistant in a local family practice. |
Kathy has competed in numerous triathlons, distance bike events and local road races ranging from 5Ks to the Chicago Marathon. She has been nursing bad knees for the past few years, hoping to return to the running circuit in the future. Kathy has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and is a practicing attorney working mainly with child welfare and guardianship cases. |
 Mark has run off and on all of his life. He competed on his high school track team and collegiate track team as a sprinter. After meeting Debbie and seeing the light, he started running distances and has run a countless number of races over the last 25 years ranging from 5K through marathons. Mark has a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology, is an American Physical Therapy Association board certified orthopedic physical therapist specializing in spine and sports therapy, and is nearly completed his goal of a PhD. in Physical Therapy.
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Tom is a recently retired police officer, having served for 29 years from patrol officer, sergeant and Deputy Chief. He holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently teaching courses at a local college. Tom's athletic background includes a fifth degree black belt in TaeKwonDo, a second-degree black belt in Hap KiDo and a brown belt in Judo. He is a certified defensive tactics instructor for both law enforcement and civilians. He enjoys an occasional fun run. |
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