About

My name is Shalina Clarke and I’m currently running as a professional athlete.  I was born and raised in Evanston, IL, a suburb of what I consider to be one of the best cities in the world, Chicago!!!  Now I live in Los Angeles, CA where I’m currently training for the 2012 Olympics with the running group Double Pillar.

In 2010, I graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree after attending on an athletic scholarship.  I graduated from USC as a 3-time All-American, 2 NCAA West Regional 1st place finishes in the 100mH, and an individual Pac 10 title in the 400mH. One of my highlights at USC was my opportunity to compete at the 2008 Olympic Trials.  After missing the semi-finals by .009 of a second, I’ve had my eye set on the 2012 US Olympic team.   Running is a big passion of mine and it has given me the opportunity to meet new people and travel all around the world.

Outside of track I enjoy being a personal trainer and working in the world of business.  Being a personal trainer gives me the opportunity to share what I’ve learned in sports to the world.  The growing rate of obesity in our country is silently killing millions of Americans every year. In 2011, I started SC Fitness, a business solely focused on getting people to live healthier lives.  This mean helping people incorporate routines and habits for a more fit life, to helping people who are over weight.  It’s rewarding to see people make life style changes that will positively affect them for the rest of their lives.

Overall, I’m a very easy going person.  I’m extremely passionate  about life and always looking for a way to change the world.  I enjoy helping people and getting involved with the community.  I’ve learned that there is not one successful person who got to where they were alone. We all need help.  By giving back we can all make a difference.

I created this blog to create a way for people to follow me in my journey for the Olympics.  I will also blog about the things I’m most passionate about, which will give you, my friends, family, fans, and clients a closer look into my world and the mind of Shalina Clarke.