How can a marathon runner be overweight? That was one of the questions that led dietician Jennifer Sherman of Gills Rock to leave a 20-year career in civil engineering and earn a master’s degree in human nutrition. In conversation with Debra Fitzgerald, Sherman shares her own 40-pound weight loss (she’s the marathon runner) and how she now helps clients reach personal goals – from reversing high cholesterol or hypertension to boosting energy and overall health. Part of the 2026 Door County Talks Series exploring the Blue Zones, her talk on nutrition and healthy eating will take place Jan. 10 at the Door County Auditorium.