Valerie Pawlowski NESTA Certified EZ8 Running Coach/Director

“My Mom always told me I could do anything and I believe her.”

Valerie Pawlowski earned her B.A. degree in Communications from William Paterson University, Paterson, is certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist by AAHFP, a Personal Trainer through ACE and AFAA and NESTA Adventure Boot Camp Instructor. Valerie is also a Licensed Nutrition Manager through Lifestyle Management Associates and certified to instruct Spinning, Pilates and Flexibility.

With more than 13 years of experience and expertise, presently the Owner of The Body Barn…”Where Fitness is Cultivated” and previously serving as the Wellness Director of the Somerset Hills YMCA, Valerie is dedicated to inspiring others to pursue and achieve their goals for a more healthy and improved lifestyle.

“My sister once asked me to jog with her around the track in the park” I told her, “I have bad knees” and reluctantly joined her.

Valerie is personally involved in many diverse organized racing activities ranging from Triathlons, Adventure Racing and Mountain Biking to placing first in 1998 in the New Jersey Natural Bodybuilding Championship. These achievements not only satisfy her drive for success but also serve as an example for others to "believe it and achieve it". Helping others to build confidence in their own abilities, and exceeding their own expectations is her ultimate goal!

When I first decided to go to the gym at 6:00 in the morning others thought it wouldn’t last. The rest is history. I love the idea of going for it! You can do anything…as long as you want to.

Shari Sperandio – NESTA Certified EZ8 Running Coach

Shari Sperandio has been a fitness enthusiast all her life. She has enjoyed a variety of team sports, as well as running, cycling and strength training. Shari is a NESTA Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified EZ8 Running Coach and Biomechanics Specialist, and is currently pursuing a specialized certification in Core Conditioning. Shari is also certified in First Aid and CPR.

She gained her experience in group education as a motorcycle safety instructor. Shari's formal education includes an AAS in Mechanical Engineering, and a BA in Liberal Arts from Centenary College, Hackettstown.

Health and fitness are my joy and my passion. We are all meant to move, to be strong and powerful in our own capacity. It is my hope that my passion will become yours, my enthusiasm will inspire yours, and you too will find joy in your strength and abilities. It feels good to feel good!