Jane Kupowski, an accomplished cyclist and runner, is ThinkFastMoveFaster.com's Featured Athlete of the Week

Published on October 05, 2009 by Trevor Dickerson (OfficialWire) RICHMOND, VA

VABION LLC's (VABION) Web 2.0 athlete community, ThinkFastMoveFaster.com, is honoring runner Jane Kupowski as its Featured Athlete of the Week. An accomplished athlete that wears many hats, Jane has seemingly done it all.

Born in Chicago, IL, Jane ran her first marathon in the Windy City at age 16, raising $1000 for the American Cancer Society along the way. It was then that she realized her life goal of helping others achieve healthy lifestyles, both physically and mentally. She began this mission by speaking to youth at schools, conferences and hospitals around the country about self esteem and perseverance through challenges.VABION LLC's (VABION) Web 2.0 athlete community, ThinkFastMoveFaster.com, is honoring runner Jane Kupowski as its Featured Athlete of the Week. An accomplished athlete that wears many hats, Jane has seemingly done it all.

Jane went on to get her aerobics instructor certification while she was a student at DePaul University and became a personal trainer. Looking to practice what she preached, Jane entered her first fitness bodybuilding show in 2003 and went on to quality for Junior Nationals in 2005. She's entered three competitions to date.

Over the course of her running career, Jane has completed 13 marathons and over 65 5K and 10K races. She actively encourages her personal training clients to participate in races with her. Jane also raised $45,000 for breast cancer research during the 3-day Avon Breast Cancer Walk for the Cure.

Dr. Susan Hardwicke, chief executive of VABION, says "We commend Jane for her commitment to not only running, but for using it as a tool to change the lives of others through her public speaking and cancer fundraising. Jane is clearly a positive role model to all around her and we're proud to feature her as our Athlete of the Week."

VABION's community website for amateur athletes of all sports, www.ThinkFastMoveFaster.com selects featured athletes based on their commitment to fitness, their sport, and positive character qualities. Jane's dedication to these values is apparent in her devotion to others and strong will to never give up.

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