Wardle Family YMCA is dedicated to creating a healthy and fit environment for the Beaufort County community.  A multitude of programs from youth sports, personal training, swim team and childcare programs are offered to assure that there’s something for every age and fitness level.

[caption id="attachment_10012" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sports-HeatherandDenise.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-10012" alt="Heather Bruner and Denise Davis." src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sports-HeatherandDenise-300x214.jpg" width="300" height="214" /></a> Heather Bruner and Denise Davis.[/caption]

Y staff members are encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles to set an example for all Y patrons as well as being a source of motivation and inspiration.  Denice Davis and Heather Bruner, both Y employees, truly practice what they preach.

Denice Davis’ accomplishments:  This is Denice’s second time completing the Marine Corps Marathon (Distance 26.2 miles). This year, Denice completed the marathon in a total of 3 hours 32 min.  Moreover, she was the Tybee Overall Half Marathon Female Master Champion with a time of 1 hr and 34 min. Denice will also be running the Boston Marathon in April.

Heather Brunner’s accomplishments:  This is Heather’s second time completing the half IronMan.   This year, Heather was the third place division winner finishing in 5hrs, 59min! Half IronMan Distances: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run totaling 70.3 miles.