09/11/2026
💙 FACES OF FITNESS FRIDAY 💚
Allow me to introduce you to -
🌟 Darlene Alden 🌟
1. What is something people might be surprised to learn about you?
• What people would be surprised to learn about me is that when I was a child, I lived on the island of Okinawa. My father was in the Air Force and was stationed there while I was in third through fifth grade. I went to school in a quonset hut on the island. In addition we lived in a home right next to the East China Sea and went through several typhoons.
2. What is your favorite way to spend the day?
• My favorite way to spend the day is to drink my coffee in the morning. My grandson stops by before daycare to pick up his smoothie. I’m able to tell him good morning and to give him a hug. I enjoy walking with our pups and my husband in the morning too. Finally my day is complete by attending all my favorite gym classes, reading my favorite books and having a glass of w**e. However, if I’m camping it’s another story🤣🤣.
3. What did you think the classes would be like before you started?
• Before I started all the gym classes, I didn’t think that I would meet so many wonderful people. I didn’t realize either that working out with a group could be so much fun!!! I’ve made so many precious memories!!
4. How does exercise make you feel afterwards?
• Exercise makes me feel that I have accomplished something important during the day. I feel proud of myself too. If I know I’m going to miss any of the classes, I exercise at home or in my trailer while we’re camping.
5. What's something you do today that your younger self would be proud of?
• My younger self would be proud because I have continued to exercise even in my older years. In addition, I’m eating healthier than ever before. Furthermore, my younger self never would have been brave enough to try Zumba and to dance at all the events that I have participated in during the last 12 years-especially dancing at the King’s halftime shows!
💙 We are so happy you're part of our fitness family! 💚