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Find inspiration and see how people have transformed their lives using the Core Performance system.

Success Stories

How One Runner Qualified for the Boston Marathon by Running Less

November 6, 2012

Name: Ann Marie Piotrowski
Age: 31
Occupation: HR analyst for Walgreens
Goal: Qualify for the Boston Marathon

Ann Marie Piotrowski was ready to get serious. After completing three Chicago Marathons—the first as a “bucket list” quest, the next two out of love—Piotrowski did what successful people do. She set herself a tough goal: Boston’s 26.2-mile race. She needed to shave over 30 minutes off her best time to qualify for the famous Massachusetts miler, to conquer its 3:35 entry standard.

Tags: Running, Race, Success Story

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What It's Like to Walk a Marathon

Tia Albright November 30, 2011

Jaimie Nicoll walking the San Francisco marathon.

If you think it’s hard to complete a marathon in less than three hours, try finishing one in over seven hours. Walking a marathon has unique mental, physical, and emotional challenges compared to running the race.

Tags: Outdoor Recreation, Walking, Weight Loss, Race, Success Story

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What Members Are Saying About Our Training Programs

The Editors August 29, 2011

Dave Cruz

We love hearing from everyone who uses our online training programs, and we decided to share some of the success stories we receive so that their success might inspire your success. Use the achievements below as motivation to write your own transformation story. If you're not a member yet, try one of our training programs free for 10 days, and tell us how you like it!

Tags: Success Story, Training

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How One Former Runner Rediscovered Her Inner Athlete

Tia Albright May 4, 2011

Megan Walsh works out during her lunch break at Intel's Core Performance Center.

Megan Walsh
Age: 38
Hometown: Chandler, Arizona
Occupation: Marketing Manager, Intel

Tags: Weight Loss, Race, Work, Women, Motivation

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Employees at C&S Wholesale Grocers Achieve Healthy Goals with Core Performance

The Editors April 7, 2011

In late 2010, C&S Wholesale Grocers tapped Core Performance, a leader in corporate wellness, to ignite healthy change within a team of workers on the front lines of their operation—an operation larger than any other food wholesaler in the nation.

Tags: Health, Reduce Pain, Work, Success Story