Category Archives: About PBRC

Tracy’s Journey

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Purple Butterfly

 By: Tracy Cohens If I had a dollar for each time I started my weight loss journey, I’d have enough money to pay for a year of Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and the South Beach Diet combined. Why did it … Continue reading →

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Choosing and Caring for your Running Gear

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Purple Butterfly

Now that you are a runner you will find that it is important to make choices that will help your runs go as smooth as possible. Choosing the right gear can make all the difference. The following are a few … Continue reading →

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Maria’s Butterfly Story

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Purple Butterfly

  By: Maria Venegas It all started over a year ago when Loree walked over to my desk and saw a pink TRI shirt hidden in the bottom of my desk drawer.  It had been there for over two years … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at 2012

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Purple Butterfly

This time last year, we were preparing for a new beginner class and a new slate of activities for 2012.  The results of that planning exceeded our expectations.  In reflection,   March 13th was the first day at the greenway where … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Spotlight

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Purple Butterfly

By : Lisa Tolufashe Tell us a little about yourself. I am 42 years old, I have 2 daughters Alexandria (21) and Brittny (15), and a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier named Button. I am a Licensed Clinical Social … Continue reading →

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A Butterfly Story

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Purple Butterfly

By: Shannon Steele About Me My name is Shannon Steele.  I have pretty much lived in Charlotte all of my life.  I currently work for the US Postal Service and have been there for about 14 years.  I am the … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Spotlight

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Purple Butterfly

Tara Zollicofer   Tell us a little about yourself I am 40 years old, married for almost 14 years to my hubby Derrick and have two beautiful and active children (Zion age 10 and Nia age 4).  We are originally … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Spotlight

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Purple Butterfly

Esther Bruce Tell us a little about yourself I am a fifty-nine year-old retired educator for North Carolina public schools and currently I am a part-time community college instructor.  I have a seventeen year-old daughter and a three-year dog. When … Continue reading →

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“There’s No Success Without Effort”

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Purple Butterfly

By Guest Blogger: Dana Purdom Thursday, March 22, 2012 was my first ‘official’ run of the season with my running club: Purple Butterfly Running Club (PBRC) We are an organization of women dedicated to running and the health & wellness … Continue reading →

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Come out and Meet the Butterflies!!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Purple Butterfly
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