This week we are going to learn a little more about the lovable
Laurie Ellen Portner!
Where do you currently live?
Medford NJ
How long have you been involved with Achilles Philadelphia?
Not long enough …though Annie has been asking me to come out for awhile ….August 2016
How did you find out about Achilles International?
My daughter Anne was running the SR TRAIL while a student at Drexel. Anne saw the Achilles shirts and looked up Achilles on the Internet ….Anne shared the info with me
When did running become a part of your life?
I ran cross-country , winter and spring track in high school …I liked the camaraderie. ..and just kept running
What do you gain from running?
Fulfillment from inspiring others (I belong to a community runners group in Medford ), health, fitness and accomplishment
What is your favorite distance to run?
10k and or 15K…
Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
My mom….had many , many physical challenges. ….never, ever, ever complained …never felt sad…taught me that so much can be changed by attitude
What quality best describes your personality?
Kind
What do you do for fun or a hobby in your spare time?
Gardening , reading, kyacking, …anything with my family …mostly outside
Do you have a favorite quote?
I have many …but one quote that I use as a pick me up or for encouragement …..WALK TALL AND PROUD
What strength do you bring to the Achilles Philly chapter? I love to eat so nobody feels bad having second helpings around me ….or third…I LOVE food !
What motivates you to keep coming back to the chapter workouts?
I LOVE this family…I am inspired , intriqued, encouraged by all members….and Kinzey Lynch makes me laugh !
If you were speaking to a prospective volunteer or athlete and could only convey one thing about Achilles Philadelphia what would it be?
Achilles is welcoming, relaxed, engaged …fun, social, healthy…..just come out .