James Mahar

Age: 47     
Hometown: Charlestown, MA
Sports: surfing, soccer, snowboarding
Goals for next year: To run a sub 8 second 60m dash and place in the top 5 at the usa master’s indoor track & field championships in New York next spring
Athletic Achievement: Surfing the big island of hawaii waves in 2000.
How you got started with CATZ: I started playing soccer again after 20 years and was constantly sore and injuring myself. I saw an advertisement at the acton soccer facility for CATZ & was interested in injury preventative training

Getting to know James Mahar:

Most memorable surfing moment.
I caught a large wave at a very rocky beach after a big nor’easter at the amazement and anger of my partners. I was just a beginner and I think they wanted me learn a lesson.

WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL FITNESS HISTORY?
Have been a more active athlete since having kids and recently began training to sprint in Masters Competitions.

DESCRIBE HOW CATZ IS HELPING YOU REACH YOUR GOALS:
the CATZ program helps to strengthen your body in positions you get into while in your sport. it also helps in everyday activities. after a few weeks you feel stronger doing everyday things like shoveling snow without soreness .

WHAT KEEPS YOU FOCUSED ON YOUR HEALTH?
My kids have been my biggest motivation. I always liked to participate in active sports and I need to stay healthy and strong to continue.