S U P E R S T A R S A T U R D A Y

Its my prozac.  -Bridget Shaw Thomas

Meet Bridget.  My friend and yours. 
Her hair = amazing.

Here we are again, folks, for week #2 of Superstardom.  Buckle up because today is sure to be a motivator!  And for you sensitive little hearts out there, you may need to grab a kleenex.

Today, I introduce you to a mover and a shaker--her name is Bridget.  I met her 4.5 hours ago and spent 7 miles with her.  It took me less than that to figure out how great she was--you will get a blog to show you the same. 

Bridget is an active girl--does a lot of biking (bikes to work every day, runs, and is going to try a Rush Power class now!!).  She enjoys getting out and getting her sweat on.  She has recently been the one heading up the Triad Frontrunners, a local running group composed of LGBT and Allies Running and Walking Group in the Piedmont Triad Area of North Carolina, and is now starting up a local cycling group, as well.  She presently works in the Kinesiology Department at UNCG, but because she's not busy enough (what?!), she is going to go back to school in August to get her Master's Degree in Public Health.  Bridget says that she needs to work out---needs to sweat--because it is her prozac, only cheaper and with side effects that are GOOD, not bad.   



Bridget & her uber cute "running
husband," Hayden

She started running with her "running husband" (pictured) back in August.  During their first run, she fell out--had a seizure and had to be taken to the hospital.  After many costly tests, the end result was the following:  "We don't know what caused it, but you need to stop running, biking, working out altogether because you may have another one."  Clearly only smart people can work in Kinesiology, so you know the girl is bright....so when she got this advice, she decided to do what any smart person would do:  ignore doctor's orders and start running.  She knew that she could run a risk of another seizure--from a completely unknown cause--but that if she didn't stay fit & active, she would be back visiting the doctor for sure--for open heart surgery.
Bridget feels the power of being active, eating right, and feeling good about herself.  As a result, she is working to leave her mark on the world by helping others to find the same satisfaction.  Bridget has taken on the running group and now starting the cycling group so she can keep others motivated, and keep herself accountable. 

Bridget & her crew

For those who live in the Triad who are interested in meeting the amazing Ms. Bridget or join one of her groups, you can hit her up on facebook by clicking here.  For those who do not live in the Triad, know that there are people like Bridget all over the world who are looking to motivate & inspire.  Do not be FEARFUL of trying a group because you may not be good enough/fast enough/whatever enough--these groups are there for anybody who is willing to show up.

As a quick reminder, I'm still looking for people to send me emails at laura_anne_82@hotmail.com about the following:

• Pictures of your motivation/inspiration for Motivation Monday.
• Submissions for SUPERSTAR SATURDAY--remember to send a picture along with your story!  Tell us what makes you a SUPERSTAR and allow your achievements to be the inspiration for another to achieve!

Enjoy your Saturday, blog buddies!