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"I registered for a half marathon being held on February 3rd, 2008 and instead of my normal training schedule of "logging miles" I concentrated on the CATZ training sessions. Between Dec.'07 and Feb. '08 I did only 3 runs of 10-12 miles. However, since joining CATZ, I have religiously attended from 2 to as many as 5 sessions per week. During this time I have seen my "core" strength increase, my sprinting and recovery time improve. Well, I ran the Surf City USA half Marathon in cold blowing rain on Sunday morning February 3rd. To my surprise and excitement, I felt GREAT the entire race and turned in a Personal Best of 1:43:21 which crushed my previous best time by approximately 15 minutes! My next full marathon is in April and I can't wait to see how I do then! "

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Kate Callahan

Age: 23     
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
School: Salve Regina ('06)
Sports: Running, Biking, Swimming, Tennis
Goals for next year: Complete the Mt. Desert Marathon, Bar Harbor ME, Oct 2007
How you got started with CATZ: I participated in the Beyond the 11th bike ride from NYC to Boston in Sept (2006) which CATZ sponsored. We had a meeting at the CATZ facility and it looked like something that I would love to do. (And I do!)


Getting to know Kate Callahan:

Any pre-game or pre-practice rituals or routines? Superstitions?
I like to listen to music while I warm up and stretch. It helps me to relax and focus.

Specific academic goals or career choices in mind?
Most likely something to do with, exercise, nutrition and children. (I will figure it out eventually!)


DESCRIBE HOW CATZ IS HELPING YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?
I have noticed significant gains in balance and strength. I always leave CATZ feeling great!

FAVORITE SNACK:
Anything with peanut butter.

FAVORITE CATZ EXERCISE:
The warm-up exercises, partner push-ups, & abs with medicine ball

LEAST FAVORITE CATZ EXERCISES:
Move the Mountain & Broad Jumps.

OTHER THOUGHTS:
I wake up at 4:45AM on Tues and Thurs mornings for CATZ @ 6AM. Sometimes I arrive half asleep, but I always leave full of energy. CATZ helps me to start my day off right! It's a great program!