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Each week we like to shine a spotlight on people (and animals!) doing amazing work — both with Charity Miles and without. This week we’re featuring Norwood (also known as Nordude), our top four-legged Charity Miler. Here’s what he had to say: Oh hi. My name is Norwood. I’m a 5-year-old Blue Heeler Terrier mix and an alumni of PAWS New England Rescue. People always ask how I got my name. Am I named after Norwood, MA? Nope but I like to think I’m the mayor. Am I named after Scott Norwood the infamous Buffalo Bills kicker who lost SuperbowlXXV? Nope. Ah no way! The rescue named me Norwood and I liked it. I mean how many dogs do you run into named Norwood? One and that’s me! My nicknames are Nordude, Norwhacked, Nordork. All said with love. What is your greatest accomplishment as of late?Recently I ran in the Nashoba Learning Group’s  inaugural Leprechaun 5K shuffle. I think out of all the dogs running, I took top dog!I usually run in a few races every year: Capeabilities 5k, K9 5k trail race and Special Olympics Trick or Trot and run races that help persons with disabilities or my K9 pals. Besides running races, my longest run is 12 miles, that’s quite an accomplishment and pretty good for a dog. How did you achieve it?Let’s see, I’m a herding and terrier mix breed which means I have TONS of energy — like the energizer bunny x 10.  So I motivate my owner to walk or run with me at least 2x a day. I’m actually a pretty good pawsonal trainer, if you know what I mean. We track all our exercise to make sure I’m properly exercised. We log an average 30 miles/ week walking and probably average 10-12 miles/ week running. I also hit the trails for interval training: chasing squirrels, other dogs, deer, beavers, etc. Life is better on the run, right?What motivates you to make the world a better place?I’m from Paws New England rescue and was given a second chance for a home and good life. I think everyone should have that option! That’s why I love walking for all the charities, to help others have options and get the most out of life. Oh and okay, I’ll admit it. When I go for runs, we always stop at Dunkin’ Donuts after we finish. I get jelly munchkins. Yup, Nordude runs on Dunkin’!  What do you do to stay healthy and fit?Hmmm my vet says I’m a super fit and healthy dude. It’s probably because I walk and run so much. My charity miles log is proof but my other favorite things to do is to go kayaking and swimming. In the summer we go to Hopkinton State Park or the Nashoba River to paddle.  I get to navigate as first matey! I stand up top and jump off to swim after ducks or cool off. It’s pawsome. The key to staying healthy is to be consistent! Do something, anything, everyday! You’ll get your nutties out and feel better! What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?If you’re walking on thin ice, you might as well dance! Yup. My owner says I make the most out of every situation and have fun with it. What’s your favorite aspect of using Charity Miles?Well, I love tracking my miles and the double whammy of helping charities. I didn’t know I walked and ran so much! Also, I walk every morning with my cousin Tula, 110 lb Akita who doesn’t always feel like walking. Yeah…so if the Charity Miles says 0.5 miles, we tell Tula to keep walking we at least need one mile! Also the feedback from friends on Facebook and Twitter. We had friends join Charity Miles because they saw us walking so much and helping charities. We probably had at least five friends join CM because of it. Feedback, tracking and helping charities is the perfect recipe for staying fit. Who do you exercise for, and why?Although I mix up logging miles for each charity, my favorite one is Habitat for Humanity — providing homes to others. Just like PAWS New England did for me. Habitat for Humanity always thanks me on Twitter too. I love that! If you wanna know more about me, I have my own blog norwoodunleashed.blogspot.com. High-res

Each week we like to shine a spotlight on people (and animals!) doing amazing work — both with Charity Miles and without. This week we’re featuring Norwood (also known as Nordude), our top four-legged Charity Miler. Here’s what he had to say:

Oh hi. My name is Norwood. I’m a 5-year-old Blue Heeler Terrier mix and an alumni of PAWS New England Rescue. People always ask how I got my name. Am I named after Norwood, MA? Nope but I like to think I’m the mayor. Am I named after Scott Norwood the infamous Buffalo Bills kicker who lost SuperbowlXXV? Nope. Ah no way! The rescue named me Norwood and I liked it. I mean how many dogs do you run into named Norwood? One and that’s me! My nicknames are Nordude, Norwhacked, Nordork. All said with love.

What is your greatest accomplishment as of late?
Recently I ran in the Nashoba Learning Group’s  inaugural Leprechaun 5K shuffle. I think out of all the dogs running, I took top dog!
I usually run in a few races every year: Capeabilities 5k, K9 5k trail race and Special Olympics Trick or Trot and run races that help persons with disabilities or my K9 pals.

Besides running races, my longest run is 12 miles, that’s quite an accomplishment and pretty good for a dog.

How did you achieve it?
Let’s see, I’m a herding and terrier mix breed which means I have TONS of energy — like the energizer bunny x 10.  So I motivate my owner to walk or run with me at least 2x a day.

I’m actually a pretty good pawsonal trainer, if you know what I mean. We track all our exercise to make sure I’m properly exercised. We log an average 30 miles/ week walking and probably average 10-12 miles/ week running. I also hit the trails for interval training: chasing squirrels, other dogs, deer, beavers, etc. Life is better on the run, right?

What motivates you to make the world a better place?
I’m from Paws New England rescue and was given a second chance for a home and good life. I think everyone should have that option! That’s why I love walking for all the charities, to help others have options and get the most out of life. Oh and okay, I’ll admit it. When I go for runs, we always stop at Dunkin’ Donuts after we finish. I get jelly munchkins. Yup, Nordude runs on Dunkin’! 

What do you do to stay healthy and fit?
Hmmm my vet says I’m a super fit and healthy dude. It’s probably because I walk and run so much. My charity miles log is proof but my other favorite things to do is to go kayaking and swimming. In the summer we go to Hopkinton State Park or the Nashoba River to paddle.  I get to navigate as first matey! I stand up top and jump off to swim after ducks or cool off. It’s pawsome. The key to staying healthy is to be consistent! Do something, anything, everyday! You’ll get your nutties out and feel better!

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
If you’re walking on thin ice, you might as well dance! Yup. My owner says I make the most out of every situation and have fun with it.

What’s your favorite aspect of using Charity Miles?
Well, I love tracking my miles and the double whammy of helping charities. I didn’t know I walked and ran so much! Also, I walk every morning with my cousin Tula, 110 lb Akita who doesn’t always feel like walking. Yeah…so if the Charity Miles says 0.5 miles, we tell Tula to keep walking we at least need one mile! Also the feedback from friends on Facebook and Twitter. We had friends join Charity Miles because they saw us walking so much and helping charities. We probably had at least five friends join CM because of it. Feedback, tracking and helping charities is the perfect recipe for staying fit.

Who do you exercise for, and why?
Although I mix up logging miles for each charity, my favorite one is Habitat for Humanity — providing homes to others. Just like PAWS New England did for me. Habitat for Humanity always thanks me on Twitter too. I love that!

If you wanna know more about me, I have my own blog norwoodunleashed.blogspot.com.

Each week we like to shine a spotlight on people doing amazing work — both with Charity Miles and without. This week we’re featuring Heide Lindgren, a world-renowned model, awesome advocate for the ASPCA and all-around do-gooder. Here’s what she had to say:

What is your greatest accomplishment as of late?
My greatest accomplishment as of late would have to be my work with Models 4 Water. I don’t think I have been so intimidated by the thought of doing something in my entire life. In the end, through our team of models and other wonderful people’s help, we were able to raise enough money for The Water Project (one of the most amazing organizations I have ever seen!) to build two new clean water wells in Burkina Faso (West Africa) and rehabilitate two broken ones as well as establish sanitation and hygiene programs to help the Burkinabe in countless areas of need.

How did you achieve it?
I was able to do this work only with the help of so many amazing people! We had a lot of wonderful models step up to be a part of the program as well as amazing individuals that helped with the behind the scenes aspects of fundraising and everything that comes with it. Mostly, at the end of the day, we could not have done anything if The Water Project didn’t exist. They are the ones doing the real work and we were just honored to be able to help. We have since closed our doors but The Water Project is continuing to do amazing things all OVER the world! You can check them out at thewaterproject.org.

What motivates you to make the world a better place?
I feel so blessed it really just leaves me in awe sometimes. I am constantly wondering, “Why me?” There really is no way for me to comprehend a world in which it is okay for us to not pay our blessings forward and help other people (or animals!). I very much believe that we all need to work hard for ourselves, yes, but if we are not here to help each other as well, what is our purpose? In my mind, a life where one does not make every attempt to increase the goodness in this world is a very sad one, indeed.

What do you do to stay healthy and fit?
I think one of the best methods that I use to stay healthy and fit is actually to approach health and fitness with a sense of moderation. I believe that to deprive oneself of things that you love or to go overboard with things that are good for you can actually be counterproductive. It’s a constant balance and is one that I don’t believe is ever perfected, but enjoying my red wine because it makes me happy or going to an art show with a friend instead of the run that I had planned on is something that keeps me from getting “angry” and health and fitness. It allows me to love it!

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
The best piece of advice I’ve received in life is still one that I struggle with. “Don’t be so hard on yourself!” Man, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that phrase come my direction…I’d be floating in money! I discovered really only recently how my desire for perfection very often prevents me from even TRYING something! For example, if I was afraid I wouldn’t have enough time to get an hour workout in, I wouldn’t do anything at all! It’s taken me a long, long time to see just how crazy that mode of thinking is. A 15-minute run is a 15-minute run and it burns a lot more calories than 15 minutes of worrying!! Plus, it makes me feel better! And the sense of accomplishment that comes from doing SOMETHING allows me to tackle the problem much easier the next time I have to face it.

What’s your favorite aspect of using Charity Miles?
Charity Miles is such a unique and wonderful idea! My favorite aspect of it is that it is killing two birds with one stone. All of the charities you guys work with do such amazing things for people in need while the RUNNING (or walking or biking) aspect does wonders for those of who have too much (as in too much food!!). The ability to tackle two humongous problems that are in fact so opposite of each other is so great! Even better: it is so EASY to use!!

Who do you exercise for, and why?
I exercise for myself and for my family. That’s it. For myself, yes there is a certain level of vanity involved because I like to feel good about myself and I don’t see anything wrong with anyone feeling that way. But for my current family (and future kids!) I want to be able to be around with them as long as possible (my family is my whole life!) as well as try to be a good role model for the youngsters or for other family members with a desire to be healthy and fit.

Each week we like to shine a spotlight on people doing amazing work — both with Charity Miles and without. This week we’re featuring Carrie De Regis, the top Charity Miler for SU2C and veterinary oncologist extraordinaire. Here’s what she had to say: What is your greatest accomplishment as of late? Developing my practice. I joined the hospital where I work about a year and a half ago. There was no oncologist present prior to my arrival so I had to start the service from scratch including training personnel, attracting referrals and fostering new client and patient relations, and working on building an efficient system in which we can practice quality medicine.How did you achieve it?   Trying to lead by example and do what I thought was right at every turn.What motivates you to make the world a better place?   It’s just the right thing to do. I am not religious at all, but the golden rule is what I try to live by. Treating the world around me with respect and consideration is just naturally inborn or something that was so instilled in me by the great upbringing my family provided that it feels inborn.What do you do to stay healthy and fit?It’s hard to be as fit as I’d like for a number of reasons. Work is filled with temptations — gifts of candy abound and it’s hard to resist! I am a work in progress continually trying to do better. Right now that means walking as often as possible — so much so that I have to remember to schedule trips in the car to keep it running. It also means trying to refine my diet into something more and more whole food based and cutting out highly processed items. It really is a work in progress with a long way to go. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Be yourself. There’s nothing more to it than that.What’s your favorite aspect of using Charity Miles? Being able to transform something I already do for mostly myself into something that can help others. In turn, it encourages me to be more active.Who do you exercise for, and why?I exercise for myself — I love walking and being outdoors — but Charity Miles has driven me to walk more and more so that I may possibly also benefit others. High-res

Each week we like to shine a spotlight on people doing amazing work — both with Charity Miles and without. This week we’re featuring Carrie De Regis, the top Charity Miler for SU2C and veterinary oncologist extraordinaire. Here’s what she had to say:

What is your greatest accomplishment as of late?
Developing my practice. I joined the hospital where I work about a year and a half ago. There was no oncologist present prior to my arrival so I had to start the service from scratch including training personnel, attracting referrals and fostering new client and patient relations, and working on building an efficient system in which we can practice quality medicine.

How did you achieve it?   
Trying to lead by example and do what I thought was right at every turn.

What motivates you to make the world a better place?   
It’s just the right thing to do. I am not religious at all, but the golden rule is what I try to live by. Treating the world around me with respect and consideration is just naturally inborn or something that was so instilled in me by the great upbringing my family provided that it feels inborn.

What do you do to stay healthy and fit?
It’s hard to be as fit as I’d like for a number of reasons. Work is filled with temptations — gifts of candy abound and it’s hard to resist! I am a work in progress continually trying to do better. Right now that means walking as often as possible — so much so that I have to remember to schedule trips in the car to keep it running. It also means trying to refine my diet into something more and more whole food based and cutting out highly processed items. It really is a work in progress with a long way to go.
 
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Be yourself. There’s nothing more to it than that.

What’s your favorite aspect of using Charity Miles?
Being able to transform something I already do for mostly myself into something that can help others. In turn, it encourages me to be more active.

Who do you exercise for, and why?
I exercise for myself — I love walking and being outdoors — but Charity Miles has driven me to walk more and more so that I may possibly also benefit others.