Edmonton : Kingsway Garden
Doug Mcleod
Physical fitness and sports have always been a part of Doug's life. Growing up in a hockey family, naturally he started skating at age 3 and playing hockey at age 5 in BC. An ankle injury during a game at age 15 ended his hockey hopes, but it wasn't long before his competitive spirit drove him to 3 regional skateboard championships in the Okanagan. Around this time, he also took up skiing to keep active in the winter. By age 17, Doug began cycling 20km round trip from home to school for a challenge and soon this lead to him becoming involved in cycling road races and time trials. In 1984 he was chosen to represent his region at the BC Summer Games, but a crash during a 3-day race 2 weeks before the games left him with a broken collarbone and destroyed bike. He went to the games as... Read the profile >>
Laurel Shuttleworth
“Never stop learning…never stop growing” I first found my passion for cycling and traveling at 25, when I put my belongings in storage, bought a bicycle and headed off to New Zealand and Australia for seven months. That was, as they say, the beginning of a love affair that has endured to this day with fantastic travels, many of which have been accomplished by bicycle with my husband, Rick. Bicycle touring is the best way to see, feel and smell a country. Following my return from Australia, I took up cycling seriously and ultimately became a member of the Provincial Road Cycling team and was fortunate enough to compete in races across Canada until I left the competitive world of cycling. I am an active member of the athletic community, teaching cycling, step and Tae Box classes... Read the profile >>
Marti Thomson
Benchmark Pilates
Marti Thomson hails from Victoria, Texas. Her passion for sports and competition led her to a 20 year hobby in natural bodybuilding and figure competitons. It was through this hobby that she met her husband, Chuck, and moved to Edmonton two years ago. She has been a certified personal trainer since before the days of real live personal trainers. Since she was a cross country runner and track athlete in high school, when the weather was bad, she would head to the weight room. She started lifting at the age of fifteen, and basically hasn't stopped since. It was the death of her father, in 1989, that turned her life into a sort of mission, if you will, to help others understand the importance of a very healthy lifestyle, with good stress management tools, and a strong and balanced... Read the profile >>