How Lee Schardein Stays Calm During the Day

How Lee Schardein Stays Calm During the Day

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...
Why JoEllyn McAtee Loves CrossFit

Why JoEllyn McAtee Loves CrossFit

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....
Learn to Move On…

Learn to Move On…

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...
Wow, Tracey Green Can Run!

Wow, Tracey Green Can Run!

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....
How Meredith Walston Stays Strong With MS

How Meredith Walston Stays Strong With MS

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...
What Motivates Elizabeth Redden?

What Motivates Elizabeth Redden?

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...