| Stephanie Stewart |  |
Sport: |
Marathoner |
Hometown: |
Madison, CT |
Current Location: |
Madison, CT |
Height: |
5'6 1/2 " |
Weight: |
114 |
| Career Highlight: | Disney World Marathon- my first! |
| Greatest Life Accomplishment: | Going half way around the world to South Africa to work with wildlife all by myself! |
| How I got involved: | When I was in HS and cut back on the amount of time I played soccer and baskerball, I stayed active by running a few miles. By the time I went to college, I decided that I would use my free time to train for a marathon- Disney World, January 2005. As soon as I crossed the finish line, I couldn't wait to pick out which marathon to do next! I was hooked. And since then, I have found that having a marathon to prepare for gives running a purpose, and provides me with a healthy outlet. |
| Inspiration: | In the past I have tutored elementary students, worked in the local soup kitchen, and handed out PB&J to homeless people in New York City. Overseas I have worked on building a school in St. Lucia, an orphanage in Nicaragua, and rehabilitating monkeys in South Africa. Beginning in the fall, I will be volunteering at a nativity school in New Haven, hopefully beginning their first track team! Throughout high school, I played basketball and soccer until I realized that my passion is in distance running and other endurance activities. Since then, I have run five marathons, including one in Disney World, Vermont, New York City, Washington, DC, and Boston. |
| Cause Related/Green Planet Efforts: | I volunteer all over the world, my diet is eco-friendly vegetarian, and I bike whenever possible instead of taking a car. |
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