When runner Sheila Van Kuren arrives at a hill a smile forms on her face. She likes hills. They are a welcomed challenged.

Van Kuren describes the Army 10 miler course as having a lot of hills. This is her second time running the 10 Miler.  “When I ran this last year it was more of an emotional experience. And I am inspired when I run with the military and the wounded warriors.” Sheila can’t help but to feel honored when running with them.

She is a runner who is dedicated to training for the Army 10 miler. She starts her training at the beginning of the year with 3-4 miles and then this increases each weekend. By May, she is running 10 miles every Saturday or Sunday.  The weekend before the Army Ten Mile race Sheila Van Kuren ran those 10 miles in the pouring rain.

Report by Zia Johnson, Picture by Alexus Packwood