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Gloria Safar

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Are You Ready to Trot Off That Turkey?

Race takes place in Tamaques Park

Lace up those running shoes, a post-Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, Nov. 24 in Tamaques Park.  The event includes a five-mile run, kicking off at 11:15 a.m., and a one-mile run, starting at 10:30 a.m. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, Westfield's Gloria Safar, avid runner and personal trainer, has been writing weekly blogs to prepare Turkey Trotters of all abilities for the big day. Read more about nutrition, what to wear and how Safar crafted her own five- boroughs-of-New Jersey marathon on Nov. 4. Below are additional details and registration information from Active.com's website. See you at the finish line!  NEW! Rent-A-Tent Program You and your group can reserve your very own spot at the Trot! You'll…

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Tamaques Park and Westfield Athlete Writes Second Book for 'Girls Like Us'

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Westfield Athlete Writes Second Book for 'Girls Like Us'

The marathon runner and triathlete published "Running For Girls Like Us" in June.

Gloria Safar has been an athlete as long as she can remember. Growing up in Argentina, Safar said she began playing tennis with her father long before she was tall enough to see over the net.  In high school and college, Safar, who moved to Westfield 14 years ago, said she enjoyed playing team sports but after graduating found it difficult to find organized team sports for women.  After taking several exercise classes, she went on to become an instructor. Craving a challenge while wanting to stay fit and active, Safar recruited two friends to participate in a triathlon in her native Argentina in the late 1980s.  "We were the only three women among all these men and we had a blast," Safar recalled.  Since that time, the trainer and …

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Gloria Safar

9:37 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Thanks Silvia, it's a pleasure to work with you! You make it easy for me as a coach!!   more ›

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