Guest Speakers
Sindy Hooper
On January 2, 2013 my life changed forever, when I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I had just turned 50, was in the best shape of my life, and we were all terrified (average survival is 6 months, 75% die within the first year, 5 year survival is only 7%). I went through 2 big surgeries, 18 rounds of chemotherapy, and 28 days of radiation. Miraculously, 4+ years later, I’m still alive. I've been blessed with the precious gift of time. I was able to finish an Ironman while on chemo, run Boston again, compete in another triathlon world championship, travel to wonderful places on my bucket list, and I’ve been able to give back by raising $150,000 for cancer research. I believe in hope, gratitude, and the absolute power of mindset. I love to swim, bike, run, travel, watch movies and spend time with my boys and husband. I live life to the fullest, 6 months at a time, and I truly believe that anything is possible!
On January 2, 2013 my life changed forever, when I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I had just turned 50, was in the best shape of my life, and we were all terrified (average survival is 6 months, 75% die within the first year, 5 year survival is only 7%). I went through 2 big surgeries, 18 rounds of chemotherapy, and 28 days of radiation. Miraculously, 4+ years later, I’m still alive. I've been blessed with the precious gift of time. I was able to finish an Ironman while on chemo, run Boston again, compete in another triathlon world championship, travel to wonderful places on my bucket list, and I’ve been able to give back by raising $150,000 for cancer research. I believe in hope, gratitude, and the absolute power of mindset. I love to swim, bike, run, travel, watch movies and spend time with my boys and husband. I live life to the fullest, 6 months at a time, and I truly believe that anything is possible!
Sindy in Hawaii 2015
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Sindy race Cozumel 2016
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Suzanne Ramsay
I started running a little later in life. I was coming out of an awful relationship and needed an outlet to heal my body and my soul. Running provided me with everything I needed to rebuild my life… a strong body, healthy mind and the best friends anyone could ask for! And in a roundabout way, running also led me to my wonderful husband!
Since starting to run in my late 30’s, I have completed multiple road races and found my true love… trail ultras. Being out in nature, running on the trails, calms my mind and brings me pure joy.
With the unending support and encouragement of my training partner and said wonderful husband, I was able to successfully complete a 100k trail ultra! I may not be fast but send me out in the woods wearing a pair of trail shoes and I will run forever!
Since starting to run in my late 30’s, I have completed multiple road races and found my true love… trail ultras. Being out in nature, running on the trails, calms my mind and brings me pure joy.
With the unending support and encouragement of my training partner and said wonderful husband, I was able to successfully complete a 100k trail ultra! I may not be fast but send me out in the woods wearing a pair of trail shoes and I will run forever!
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