Who is Patrina?

Hi. My name is Patrina and I was born in Kansas and grew up in North Dakota.  My Dad started me in basketball in the third grade and, from that point on, I competed in basketball, gymnastics, track, summer softball and track all through high school.  Then I was recruited to run track at the University of Mary in Bismarck ND, and was talked into running cross country to keep myself in shape for track by my track coach.  This was the first time I ran over a mile in my life.  The girls on the team all came from rival high school teams so every practice was like a competition for us.  We qualified for nationals for the first time for the University.  During my time at Mary, I got into lifting weights and eventually competed in amature natural bodybuilding contests.  I then enlisted in the US Army where I continued my health and fitness with my units.  I completed three years active duty enlisted service.  After my initial enlistment, I transferred to the Army National Guard for four years while I completed my BS in Kinesiology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  While at UTSA, I participated in ROTC and came back on active duty as a Medical Service Corps Officer in 2000.  Over the years, I coached gymnastics, AAU Track and Field, conducted group fitness, personally programed fitness for individuals to help them reach their goals in weight and fitness levels.   I have a Masters Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Wellness and Fitness from the University of California in Pennsylvania, a National Association of Speed and Explosion CVertification Level II and a Funtional Aging Certificate.  I retired from the Army and look forward to following my new path in life helping people become healthy and fit.  

I discovered over the years that I am happiest when I workout and more so when helping someone else improve their health and fitness.   I decided that my next career will be to get back to my first true love... fitness; and helping others see how important their health is to a great life whether at work, at home and in recreation.