by April Allman | Aug 9, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa DonaldLifestyle I completed my 200-hour teacher training in November, and it took three months to complete. My training was all day, every Saturday and Sunday for those three months. I also completed a yoga retreat recently. I practice almost...
by April Allman | Aug 7, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photos by Melissa Donald Big win I competed in the CrossFit Central East Regionals which is a high level CrossFit competition that you must qualify for through the CrossFit Open. I also qualified and competed at the American Open weightlifting meet in 2014....
by April Allman | Aug 6, 2016 | Mental Health
We have all been injured emotionally at one time or another, in one way or another — and the bitter urge to strike back becomes our first reaction.By Bob Mueller There is a better, more productive route, although it can be emotionally difficult. The instructions are...
by April Allman | Aug 5, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald Personal Best A new marathon personal best in April, of 3:07:30, for fourth-place female at the Carmel Marathon (Indiana). I committed myself to upholding my end of the deal: doing the work. There’s no questioning, second-guessing, or doubting....
by April Allman | Aug 3, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald Staying Strong In my adult life, about two years ago following a health diagnosis (MS), it became critical to me to take care of myself. Encouragement The community of women I work out with have become some of my most important...
by April Allman | Aug 2, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald Motivation My husband, my kids and my family at our gym are my motivation every day! Every morning I get up with my husband at 4am to fix him breakfast before he heads to the gym. We typically read the workout for the day and he tells me...