Gail Johns-Rees

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City of Residence: Salem State: NH Date of Birth: 02/10/1955 Born Raised: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Occupation: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Family: husband- Peter, son- Jason, daughter- Nicole Hobbies and Interests: hiking, kayaking, gardening, horses HS Track: Yes HighSchool and Events: Cobourg West High School...100yds; 220yds; 440yds; 4x100 relay College Track: No HS-College Achievements: My high school track achievements were recognized by a trophy named for me....the Gail Johns Trophy has been presented to a male or female track athlete for the past 30 years. Age Started Masters: 47 Masters Achievements: All American: 100M; 200M; 400M NH Senior State Records in the 100M and 200M (2005) Track Club: Mass Velocity Any Injuries: Chronic Back Problems ; hamstring tear; numerous muscle strains Reasons Goals for Sprinting: After 15 years of distance running, I felt the need for a 'change of pace'...........not far.......just fast!!!!!!!! Comments: I've learned the hard way that less is more...and that I must listen to the body to stay healthy. The eliptical machine is a great substitute when the body's had too much pounding on the track.