Local Sports Update

As we here in the Gator Nation prepare for tomorrows night's National Championship Championship game against Ohio State, we have reason to celebrate another local champion!  Rachel Chambers RD, a dietitian  at Venice Regional Medical Center (VRMC) competed in the 2007 Walt Disney World Marathon held today and finished 4th overall in the womens division and was the #2 American runner!  Her time was 3:05:21.    Click on the link below, courtesy of the Venice Herald Tribune, to read more about her inclusion on the Florida's Finest Team.

I have known Rachel since I moved to Florida and have found her to be passionate about her work, her excercise and life in general. She is an inspiration to all who know her.  A few years ago, when Rachel was just beginning to expand her running training to include triathalons, her finish in a qualifier (and her first half triathalon ever) qualified her to be a member of the United States Triathalon Team and she competed at the World Champioships in Ibiza Spain.

I know from my association with VRMC that she is also a past President of the Manasota Dietitians Association as well as having served as one of only two Statewide Media Liasons for the Florida Dietitians Association.  In that capacity, she has traveled to Washington DC and spoken with Congressional Leaders regarding important Medicare Issues facing the Health Care Industry.  Rachel is just one more example of the quality and caliber of people living, working and serving our area.  (and she makes awesome Christmas Cookies!)  WAY TO GO RACHEL!

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