August Member of the Month, Liam S

What brought you to Island Rec?

My mom plays pickleball at Island Rec and told me it has a gym. I used a free one day pass and then became a member.

What is your favorite part about Island Rec?

The two bikes that let you travel through virtual environments are really neat. Also, the staff and other patrons are very friendly.

What is your preferred type of exercise here?

I tend to bike or run; I like my cardio.

Do you have a favorite local restaurant?

I'm a big fan of Pomodori.

Where were you born?

St. Louis, Missouri.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a physics PhD student at Stanford.

Do you have any hobbies? If so, what?

I enjoy going on long bike rides around the island. Also, I volunteer for the Coastal Discovery Museum and the Outside Foundation.

Tell us a random fact about yourself

I spent a summer working on the Sea Turtle Patrol a few years back.