Health With SneakerS and Spirit WalkerS and runnerS Cover More Ground toGether Story By rica LewiS For some Villagers, fitness is simple - with a comfy pair of sneakers and a bit of community spirit, they're raring to go. Area walkers, runners and interval trainers abound in The Villages, but many are new to fitness. "It's never too late to set a goal and get fit," said Jen Smith, of the Sole Mates Walkers. Smith and Donna Maguire, of The Villages Triathlon Club, represent the many active members of our community who work together to stay in shape - because fitness is more fun with friends. As The Villages Recreation and Parks Department's 2017 5K Road Race Series approaches, these women weigh in on what it means to don sneakers and community spirit. 50 OCTOBER 2017