Baltimore Pacemakers
I’m Bob Hilson and I’ve been a distance runner and marathoner for nearly 20 years. I’ve run 28 marathons and 35 half marathons. My goal is to run a marathon in every state, so I still have half a country to cover.I am the founder and coordinator of the Baltimore Pacemakers running group since 1999. We’ve got roughly 250 runners in the Baltimore area who regularly run with us and we are one of the largest running groups in Baltimore. Each week, I design and plot running routes in Baltimore that runners from the novice level to experienced runners can maneuver. On Wednesday mornings, I map out an hour long track workout that offers runners a good option to continual street running. The soft, level surface also benefits the knees. It’s always free to run with us. Professionally, I... Read the profile >>
Merritt Athletic Clubs Fort Avenue
Life as a perpetual immigrant has not been easy for Esther, but what has remained constant no matter where she calls home is her appetite for competition and dedication to improvement—both for herself and those she trains. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Esther almost died as an infant due to pulmonary complications. Yet her fighting spirit and her mother’s determination for her survival allowed Esther a second chance at life. And it’s a life she makes the most of. When Esther turned three, her family intended to return to their native Europe. Unable to resettle in the places of their cultural heritage, instead the Collinetti’s traveled to Chile and established roots there for the next fifteen years. In Chile, the Collinetti family dedicated themselves to horse breeding and... Read the profile >>
Sid Yoga, Maryland Athletic Club
Marcus comes from an athletic background were his family, schoolwork and sports came first in his life. They helped discipline, structure, and shape him into who he is currently. A native to Maryland, Marcus graduated from Towson University with a Bachelors degree in Science. He grew up in Montgomery County and attended St. Johns College High School in Washington DC. It was St. Johns that helped place Marcus on the right path and give him the opportunity to chase his dreams. After earning a scholarship to play D1AA football and pursuing NFL opportunities, Marcus felt there was more out there for him. Marcus was introduced to power yoga from college teammates. After his first power yoga class, he knew his life was changed forever, and the next chapter opened. Marcus continues to see... Read the profile >>
Charm City Yoga, Maryland Athletic Club
Michelle danced professionally with the Milwaukee Ballet Company and went on to a Travel Sales Career with both American Express and Alamo Rent a Car. After having two beautiful children and wanting to omit traveling for work, she decided on a career in fitness and it was an amazing fit. STOTT PILATES and yoga were both natural progressions after a career in dance. Yoga has especially led Michelle to lead a more peaceful, grounded and more meaningful life. She also loves teaching Spinning. As a devoted and motivational instructor, Michelle creates a challenging, inspirational and nurturing class. She wants her students to feel empowered, centered and challenged in classes, but mostly she wants them to enjoy themselves. Michelle is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with two... Read the profile >>
As a university football coach at Northern Illinois University with a major in Movement and Sports Science from Purdue University and a Masters degree in Sports Administration from Easter Illinois University, Sid's path to healing and inspiring others was destined. One of his players, Justin McCareins, former player of the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans, had injured both of his hamstrings. Under Sid's guidance, Justin began doing Yoga to heal. Inspired by the impact Yoga had on his player, Sid began to incorporate Yoga as an integral part of his team's training while coaching at Morgan State University, which led to the team's first winning season in 23 years. Sid first began doing Yoga to find a way to heal both physically and emotionally. As he developed his own Yoga practice, he... Read the profile >>
