My name is Lisa… I am turning the BIG 3-0  in June!! I enjoy food… cooking… outdoors… sunrises and sunsets!! I am an “Early Bird” and a “Night Owl” … Love to journal… love to exercise and I LOVE to run!!

I am a mother of two kind, sweet and thoughtful boys. They are the two best gifts I have ever been given and I am forever grateful for them and all the wonderful craziness they have added to my life. Its a learning experience everyday… and I am not always the teacher!! Actually I am almost always the student being taught to not take life so serious and have fun!! When I look back on my life I want my kids to be proud of me… and I hope to inspire them to be healthy and fit!! And My biggest wish for them both would be that no matter where life takes them… I want them to be HAPPY!!

I am a passionate runner!! Its has been a staple in my life since I was 5 years old!! It is something that no matter what is going on in life… no matter the choices I have made… the mistakes I have made… the places I have been… I have remained true to this sport!! It has gotten me thru many experiences… been on lots of adventures and I look forward to lacing up everyday and enjoying the simple escape that I get from a run! I at times have struggled with maintaining a “competitive” runner… and even wanted to quit the sport. I remember one day I said to my mother, ” I am not running anymore I don’t think I want to do this!!” My Mother has always been so understanding and supportive… I remember her exact words to me. She said, “Lisa, you have been given a gift!! Its your choice what you do with it!” It’s because of her that I have continued on my fitness journey… where now I run for my sanity and pure love of this sport!   It’s because of my mother that so many doors have opened for me and will continue to open!! I LOVE RUNNING!!

Family!!! Geesh… I really feel like I won the lottery in the family department!! We have such great relationships and love each other so much. You can see it and feel it when we are together. I have been married now for seven years ( I know I was young!!… lol) My husband is one great guy!! He supports me in whatever I do… and when it comes to being a Dad… He is awesome!!

I just recently decided to start my own company Lisa Sheppard Fitness.  I am focusing mostly on online training but am working on growing my ideas into reality as my life adjust!  So exciting!!

I am a Personal Trainer as well as an Instructor for Health and Wellness Programs and I teach First Aid and CPR!! I love and believe in being healthy and fit!! There are so many benefits that I can go on for days!! I like to eat well… exercise… and inspire people to live happier healthier lives!!

Which is why I want to do this blog!! I have wanted to do one for years… I am on a journey of finding happiness and balance will juggling family… life and work!! Things get crazy and people forget to be happy!! So welcome…. To HappyRunningMad!!!