One of the top age-group runners in the state, Noonan logs up to 60 miles running six days a week. With guidance from coach and husband, Tim, Noonan has blazed through marathons in Honolulu, Chicago and Boston.

And just because she runs, don't think Noonan can't fight if she has to. The petite mother of two holds a black belt in tae kwon do and a purple belt in karate.

"Ever since I was a little girl, I always loved to exercise," Noonan says. "I've always been very active.

"To me, good health is the No. 1 thing," she says.

Name: Kelly Noonan

Age: 42

Profession: Fitness instructor at the Oahu Club and student at the University of Hawai'i.

Workout habits: "I run six days a week, about 55 to 60 miles per week, training for the Boston Marathon. I work out at the gym three times a week. I also go to karate classes at UH twice a week, and (Minakami Karate Dojo in Kaimuki) once or twice a week."

My good foods/bad foods: "Diet is very, very important, so I try to eat healthy every day. For breakfast, my husband and I eat oatmeal with blueberries, strawberries and bananas. We eat pasta before races for energy. For protein, I eat salmon and other fish, sometimes chicken. Sometimes we'll have a beer the night before a race. I think it's OK because it has carbohydrates that you can use for energy."

My biggest motivator: "When you're 42 years old and you have two kids, you have to stay in good shape to have all the energy you need."

My biggest roadblock to fitness: "I like to run at night, but if I work I'll run in the morning instead."