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Health & Fitness

Featured Athlete: Mark Venckus

Mark Venckus 55

Gas Meter Technician for Ni-Cor


Why is Fitness important to you?
I want to feel good having no aches and pains.  I want to be able to exercise when I'm 80 and reduce the effects of aging.  I also want to be able to play with my grandchild (coming soon)

You used to be an avid runner.  What got you back into it in your fifties?
Both my sons got into running it inspired me and it was something we call all talk about together.  I was also a bit embarrassed. I had put on some weight and started to look like Captain Kangaroo.  I also wanted to run races again and perform better in fitness classes.

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