Cheryl in CitySports Mag

Check out our very own Cheryl Shwe in the CitySports article, "A Sense of Belonging".

Here's an excerpt:

Cheryl Kruse Shwe is on her cell phone, volubly pouring forth her love of the Impala Racing Team, while also doling out loving admonishments to her 5-year-old son, 'Alexander, Alexander honey, she doesn't like that. You need to find another way to play. Sorry, where was I?'

Shwe was in the middle of recounting the myriadalmost endless benefits of belonging....The Impala Racing Team is one of Northern California's first clubs devoted to women's competitive running. Its success has been remarkable ranging from winning its division in the Boston Marathon this year to placing dozens of teammates in the Olympic Trials.

We have NCAA champions on the team, says Shwe, but the biggest benefit is the personal aspect. Running is a big part of all our lives; but I also know that if I need to find a pre-school or a babysitter or even sell a call or get a job, I can turn to my club first.