Marlena Tanner

Marlena Tanner is an aspiring author who resides in a charming California community located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley. Originally from Canada, she relocated to California with her husband in 1989. Over the past three decades, they have dedicated themselves to expanding their management consulting firm, traveling to numerous locations around the world, and raising two wonderful children.

Although she is retired from marathon running, Marlena is still a lifelong fitness enthusiast. She loves walking, hiking, resistance training, and stick-stretching. Marlena also enjoys reading, writing, photography, and travelling. She and her husband share a passion for road trips, frequently travelling to Canada to visit family and exploring various National Parks along the way. They recently undertook an adventurous journey through Iceland, navigating the breathtaking 800-mile loop around the island in an RV.

With her children now grown, Marlena took the opportunity to return to academia. She recently graduated Magna cum laude from Cal State University, Fullerton, earning a degree in business. Her ambitions include pursuing a graduate degree, writing books centered on health and nutrition, and establishing her reputation as a consultant in the field of health and nutrition.