Shawn Tegtmeier

Shawn Tegtmeier is a full time Certified Personal Trainer and the author of Running With Walt. She has certifications in Corrective Exercise, Fitness Nutrition, Small Group Training, Behavior Modification and CPR.

Prior to all of her certifications she was a self proclaimed chain smoking couch potato. Never enjoyed sports of any kind while growing up in Crystal Lake, IL with her parents, 3 siblings and variety of pets.

In the late 90's, early 2000's she had a shocking realization she smelled like a dirty ashtray. It was this first milestone, when she was able to successfully quit her beloved nicotine friends she felt empowered. With her newfound courage she felt brave enough to attempt other endeavors she had never thought of, or really thought possible.

Shawn continues to try new things, loving every minute of it while always enjoying life to the fullest.