I have been nominated as 'Star of the Month' in the current Step Into Life monthly newsletter! Hooray!!! ;-) This is how I answered the searching questions:
Where were you born?
I was born in Mona Vale hospital and have lived on the Northern Beaches for my entire life. It was fun running past it during the recent Pub2Pub run -- what a magnificent location! Two of my three children have also been born there.
What is your current profession?
I am a qualified CPA, but I am currently working for an Australia software company based in North Ryde as a consultant in the business intelligence (no it's not an oxymoron!) department. My boss is a 'health nut' who loves riding bikes, swimming and sailing. She makes us walk the stairs instead of taking the lift; and we often go for bush walks during lunch breaks.
What sports have you been involved with during your life/best achievement?
Sadly 'sport' was a four letter word in my family, although we did enjoy camping and bush walking when growing up. I have really loved watching all my children play soccer. It is only in the past 12 months that I have been personally inspired with exercise -- thank you Karen!!! My biggest sporting achievement was being able to run the 14km City2Surf in 89 minutes and 55 seconds! I last did the City2Surf in 2004, walking the whole way; in 2008 I managed to run (I use the term loosely -- read 'steady jog') the whole way!
My best achievement, however, would easily be marrying my lovely wife Belinda almost 19 years ago.
What is your favourite Step into Life session?
Definitely the Wednesday morning cardio class -- although Saturday morning is good fun -- especially when the sun is shining and everyone turns up!
What is your favourite naughty treat when your instructors aren't looking?
Come on -- who doesn't enjoy an excellent curry, a glass of fine red and maybe some Connoisseur ice cream (any flavour will do!) every so often?
