Hi Core Pilates Family! We are beginning our new blog series, Meet & Greet, to introduce you to our owner, instructors, and fellow Core clients. We can't wait to get you know you all a bit better (and take a peek into your lives!). Today we' re starting with Jeanette Alford, our Core Pilates Sausalito owner. Enjoy!
1: Name/Age/City/Role
Jeanette Alford/35/San Anselmo/Owner and instructor
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| Photo by Nick Brown Photography |
2: How
long have you been at Core and what classed do you teach?
I bought the studio and took over December 2011. I teach privates, semi-privates and group classes.
3: Tell us about your background. How did you get into Pilates?
I
started as a dancer at a young age and part of my training involved Pilates.
Though at that time I didn’t know it was called Pilates! After graduating from high
school, I moved to NYC to pursue a musical theatre career. I performed in tours, regional theatre and off-Broadway. Eventually, I transitioned into a career in
real estate. I was looking for a way to stay in shape, and a friend referred me to a
Pilates Studio and I fell in love.
Following my new passion, I decided to get certified and found The Kane
School. I was fascinated to learn anatomy, physiology, and the whole body
connection. Pilates gave me the opportunity to help people feel better in their
body, allowing them to enjoy the activities they love. The thrill of alleviating pain so a client
can cycle, run, or simply walk is the same today as when I first started
teaching. A year after my husband Peter and I were married, I left real estate and grew a
successful Pilates practice in NYC.
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| Photo by Nick Brown Photography |
Peter and I met in New York walking our dogs
in the park. We have now been married 6 years. We loved NYC but felt
after so many years of urban living we wanted a change of lifestyle, and in the
summer of 2011 started focusing on our goals of relocating and being business
owners. After a few months of searching,
we found Core Pilates in Sausalito and we decided Northern California would be
a perfect place for a new start. We quit
our jobs, packed up our belongings and headed West. The Core community is our new California
family and we are excited to be here. Oh and in case you haven’t heard, Peter
and I are expecting our first child, a little girl, in August. Can’t wait for everyone to meet her!
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| Jeanette and Peter with their dogs. Photo by Kristen Somody |
4: What's your exercise routine?
Normally,
I would run 4-6 miles, 3 - 4 days a week and Pilates three times a week. Being
pregnant, my pre-natal workouts consist of speed walking the hills in Sausalito,
hiking the trails around San Anselmo, Pilates, and ballet. I try to work out 5
days a week.
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| Jeanette and Peter on the reformers. Photo by Nick Brown Photography |
5: Tell us about your diet and a typical day's meals.
Peter
and I cook most of the time and we try to eat healthy with fruits and veggies
and lean protein. However, I do have a sweet tooth and we both love ice cream. Breakfast
usually consists of cereal and fruit. A lot of times I will have a mid-morning
snack of a homemade energy bar that Peter makes. Lunch consists of a turkey or
tuna sandwich with a piece of fruit. Mid-afternoon snack of yogurt and dinner is a salad or veggie with protein.
6: What motives you?
I
feel so good when I fit well into my skinny jeans mainly because of the way my
husband looks at me when I wear them. So you could say that most of my
motivation is to look hot and be healthy for my husband!
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| Jeanette and Peter hiking near Park City, UT |
Ok, now a few "Quick Shot" questions! Name your favorite......
Beauty product? Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cleanser
Easy & Quick dinner recipe? Chicken Terriaki. I cut up
and cook a chicken breast with terriaki marinade. Throw in broccoli and serve
with rice. This used to be one of my “signature” dishes. Thankfully (and Peter agrees) it is now on
the quick and easy list.
Travel Destination? I love to travel and am happy going
anywhere new. However, my favorite travel destination to date is Italy.
Marin restaurant? We
just found this amazing Italian restaurant near our house, Sorella Café in
Fairfax.
Thanks Jeanette!
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| Jeanette and Peter motorcycling |
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| Jeanette running the NYC Marathon in 2011 |
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| Jeanette as "Wonder Woman" on the NYC subway for Halloween 2010 |
xo,
Core Pilates
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