Member Profile – Vijay D’Souza
Preferred Name: Vijay
Profession: IT Auditor
Education: MBA, UC Berkeley, BS Engineering, Maryland
Member Since: Can’t count that high
Favorite Route: Wherever the water fountains are working.
Bet You Didn’t Know: I used to teach aerobics in college (no leg warmers though)
Meet Vijay
Why did you join the DC Front Runners?
I joined the Front Runners briefly in the late 90’s and then again in 2001 when I moved back to DC. I had never been much of an athlete growing up and the Front Runners was part of my gradual efforts to integrate fitness into my life. It was also a great way to meet other LGBT people outside of the bar scene, which I never had much luck with.
Why is the DC Front Runners important to you?
Work and family responsibilities mean I have very little time to socialize and Front Runners is one of the few places I have a group of friends. Plus it’s where I met my husband, Tom Boeke. Being in Front Runners motivated me to keep up with my fitness, be social when I feel like being introverted, and also helped me motivate to do other great fitness activities, including long distance bike rides and triathlons. I also want to let everyone who helps plan and organize Front Runner activities know how much I appreciate the time and effort you all invest in creating a great organization for all of us.