Women's View Magazine September 2017

VOLUME 11 SEPTEMBERISSUE 9 2017 MAGAZINE ATHLETES' EDITION High- Intensity Interval Training p.7 Speed Painting & Dribbling the Ball p.9yeniz parton:FSWapyaaerrtttraeiovnirlle’s I LOVE IT\"\"BIedcoatuhsies

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ATHLETICSTHIS MONTH'S THEME TABLE OF CONTENTSHigh-Intensity7Interval Training9Speed Painting& Dribbling the Ball 12COVER STORY Fayetteville’s Spartan Warrior Yeniz Parton: I Do This Because I Love ItThe Arts 11 17 Fayetteville's 2017Council’s Walk to End39th Alzheimer’sInternationalFolk Festival:ThroughMyrna’s EyesBuilding a lifetime of memories, Thermograms, One vacation at a time... Health Coaching Specializing in cruises, & More groups, weddings, family, all-inclusives, adventure, Disney. Affordable PreventionJill Merrill Owner/Travel Agent/ Hope Mills, N.C. A Picture of Health Thermograms o ers mobile medical Treat Yourself!910-423-2088 • [email protected] thermography to people in the Cape Fear region of North Explore your surroundings & Shop Local www.FavoriteTravelAgent.com Carolina at doctors’ o ces and other medical settings and at 1404 Raeford Rd. SEPTEMBER 2017 3 Please call for more information 910-527-7733 or email [email protected] PictureOfHealthThermograms.com www.jillmerrill.thehealthcoachgroup.com

Taste the Tomato VOLUME 11 ISSUE 9 PUBLISHER like, and an onion and a banana? Probably much more. Because F & B Publications once we’ve tasted something EDITOR IN CHIEF good, once we have a personal Stephanie Crider frame of reference for the benefits [email protected] of something, we’re eager to ASSISTANT EDITOR expand that frame. Leslie PyoImagine a world in which you only know There are times when I’ve been [email protected] food: stale, hard bread. Imagine the suddenly confronted with ataste and texture on your tongue. tomato and made aware that I’ve ART DIRECTOR & lived my whole life without ever GRAPHIC DESIGNER having tasted anything like it. Those times are magical. They Elizabeth Long point to something beyond our limited [email protected] perspective. We’ve all had them. MARKETING REPRESENTATIVENow imagine someone comes along and As children, these world-expanding first Linda McAlisterannounces the existence of other foods. tastes come hard and fast: Rain! Stories! [email protected] person describes a vine-ripened Music! Cat! As an adult, they are often lesstomato, among other things: “It tastes simple to obtain and more complex in OPERATIONSsweet with an underlying tanginess. Warm, their effects: Romantic relationship! Travel! Paulette Naylorbright red flesh is juicy and bursts in your Ulysses! Baby! But I don’t think they exist [email protected]. It smells like — well, you have to in less abundance for adults.smell it for yourself. It smells like a tomato.” com For many of the women who wrote and are DISTRIBUTION MANAGER/How motivated would you be to go out featured in this issue’s stories, somethingand search for these new foods? Some related to fitness was a first taste for them. SALES ADMINISTRATORpeople might be moderately motivated. Brittany Mitchell researched high-intensity Laurel HandforthThe tomato might sound exciting, but interval training and fell in love with themotivation based on something you’ve science that unlocked her understanding [email protected] experienced and therefore can’t of her body. Freelance artist Caroline CONTRIBUTING WRITERSconceive of doesn’t run very deep or last Merino discovered speed painting and Brittany Mitchellvery long. compares it to practicing soccer. Jackie Caroline Merino Demchock transformed her ideas about LaNatria EllisBut if you got ahold of a tomato — if you the power of running when she started Myrna Knelldecided this thing sounded interesting doing it in honor of those who gave their Sarah Kaylan Strickerenough to go looking for, even though you lives for our country. Hayat Hakimweren't sure what “sweet” or “juicy” even Cathaleen Richardsonmean, and if you found one — imagine What tomato have you heard of recently of Dr. Shanessa Fennerthat first bite. which you can’t quite conceive? Go look April Perton for it. Taste it. And open yourself up to Jackie DemchockAfter that first taste, how motivated would wanting more. Cover Photo courtesy ofyou be to find out what a cucumber tastes NBC's \"Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge\" WOMEN’S VIEW MAGAZINE 208 ROWAN STREET FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28301 PHONE: (910) 484-6200 Fax: (910) 484-9218 Interested in contributing to Women's View Magazine? Email: editor@upandcomingweekly. com or call (910) 484-6200 Women’s View Magazine is for women, by women, about women. Published by F&B Publications in conjunction with Media Marketing Management. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisement without permission is strictly prohibited. Various vector source artwork created by Freepik, Vecteezy and Pixabay. © Vecteezy.com - waterandwine on page74 SEPTEMBER 2017

THIS MONTH Parcein Fayetteville que mon anniversaire• 9/1 – 9/10 • 9/2 est génial!Cumberland County Fair Librari-Con atat the Crown Complex. Headquarters • 9/8 – 9/9Enjoy petting farms, bike stunt Library, 10 a.m. 11th Annualshows, stage entertainment, - 5 p.m. Free. Layfayettecomedy, magic, food and Check out anime Birthdaymore. Admission price varies viewings, panels Celebrationdepending on day. and forums, including the artist alley, Chibi Festival of corner, gaming Yesteryear at lounge, cosplay Arsenal Park, 10 runway, food a.m. - 5 p.m. on trucks and much 9/9. more! • 9/16 – 17 Fort Bragg• 9/8 – 9/10 Renaissance Faire at Smith Lake Recreation Area. Features27th Annual Greek Festival at jousting, unicorn rides, periodthe Hellenic Center, 614 Oakridge musicians, living history exhibits,Ave. Free admission. Enjoy Greek renaissance dance, food andcuisine and homemade pastries, more. $10 per carload.traditional Greek dancing, arts,crafts, a marketplace and more. • 9/19 Best WorldTour the • 9/22 – 9/24 39th International Folk Festival in of Fayetteville Downtown Fayetteville. Enjoy the IFF street dance, Parade Party at W eekeinnda! of Nations, Native American cultural showcase, authentic 5:30 p.m. at cuisine, arts and crafts and many more live performances. Ramada Plaza. Celebrate • 9/14 • 9/14 \"Romeo the best local \"Dreamgirls\" opens & Juliet\" at Givens businesses, arts at Cape Fear Regional Performing Arts Center. and people, Theatre and runs voted on by through Oct. 8. you! Free.• 9/9 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 10:30 a.m. at the • 9/15 – 9/16SwampDogs’s J.P. Riddle Stadium. Free registration. Join Cumberland CountyFayetteville’s participation in a nationwide event held in Golf Classic hosted byover 600 communities to raise funds and awareness for Up & Coming Weeklypeople living with Alzheimer’s. at Gates Four Golf and Country Club.Find Out More: Search “Greek Festival 2017” on Facebook. (919) 803-8285 or [email protected] Coliseum Dr. (910) 396-9126 www.uncp.edu/gpac, (910) 521-6361cumberlandcountyfair.org (910) 484-6200 www.cfrt.org, (910) 323-4233www.cumberland.lib.nc.us(910) 483-7727 theartscouncil.com/iff (910) 391-3859 (910) 323-1776-www.lafayettesociety.org SEPTEMBER 2017 5

S w i l l e yAnnMarie & BobbyThe Swilleys own Carolina Specialties International on Gillespie Street. AnnMarie describes herself as a “patriotic, American woman withdefinite conservative leanings.” She has been a salesperson for 49 years and said she loves her life and family. “My preference is to rise inthe morning while it is still dark,” she said. Bobby was born into a musical family on a cotton farm in Mississippi. He has played music all overthe country, is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and has been self-employed most of his adult life. He described himself as a “people person.” HE: SHE:How did you two meet? We worked together here in We worked for the same Fayetteville. company. He was sharp, beautiful and aWhat first struck you about your spouse? She was beautiful. There was an much better salesman than I was. instant attraction, and she was just as beautiful on the inside. She still is. Pure Barre.What kind of workout is most fun to you? Walking with my wife. I also like The theme from “Rocky.” golf and softball. Ice cream.What is the best workout song? “Rambling Man” by The Allman Bean bag toss. Brothers Band. Kindness.What is your favorite \"cheat day\" food? A Baby Ruth candy bar.What was your favorite game to play as a Cowboys and Indians and Kick little kid? the Can.What's one value you believe is essential Trustworthiness. to living a good life?6 SEPTEMBER 2017

BRITTANY MITCHELL FITNESS Co-owner, Orangetheory Fitness www.orangetheoryfitness.comHighIntensityIntervalTraining Fitness has been a part of my life since I was very body must work to restore itself, even during low-young. In school, I was always on whatever team was in intensity periods.season, and by the time I graduated, a career in personalfitness was my dream. It wasn’t until I joined the military What is even more amazing about the HIIT effect,as a U.S. Army recruiter, though, that I however, is what happens when the workout is complete.was introduced to the concept of high-intensity interval training. I was intrigued That post-exercise period is called EPOC,by the proven science behind HIIT, and an acronym for excess post-exercise oxygenI couldn’t deny how it shaped my body consumption. It can last from two to 36 hours.and improved my energy level. I was During EPOC, the body restores itself to pre-hooked on the effect, committed to the exercise levels, thus using more energy andapproach and eager to introduce others adding from six to 15 percent more calories to theto an exercise philosophy that the Mayo overall workout burn. So, working out with a HIITClinic believes can reverse the effects approach means you’re still burning calories longof aging. after you’ve stopped exercising. In a nutshell, HIIT requires repeated bouts of high- There is a lot of science behind this approach,intensity effort followed by various recovery times or and it’s long been the preferred training methodlower-intensity effort. The high-intensity period might for professional athletes. But the Mayo Clinic may haverange from five seconds to eight minutes, but the point provided the ultimate endorsement when it found thatis to get one’s heart rate to perform at 80 to 95 percent of HIIT “significantly enhanced the cellular machinerythe person’s estimated maximum level. Recovery periods responsible for making new proteins … thus reversing amay last as long, with a heart rate goal of 40 to 50 percent major adverse effect of aging.” If you want to know moreof one’s maximum capacity. A full workout session can about this, Google “Mayo Clinic high-intensity intervallast up to 60 minutes and consists of alternating periods of training.” It’s fascinating.high-intensity aerobic cardiovascular training and lower- According to group dynamic theory, working out in aintensity or strength training. group provides camaraderie, support, accountability and structure to help achieve fitness goals. People who work Physiologically, a HIIT workout keeps the heart rate in out in groups stick to their goals more consistently thana target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases those who work out alone. And they have more fun.energy. By stimulating metabolism — as opposed to Orangetheory Fitness is coming to Fayetteville.maintaining what’s required for a continuous endurance OTF offers one-hour group HIIT classes, all led byworkout — you’re burning more calories because the certified personal trainers. Find out more at www. orangetheoryfitness.com. SEPTEMBER 2017 7

This Is Called Education:Why Have We Lost Our Boldness? Until recently, North Carolina has had a long, proud We know these methods work, yet we lack the willand bold history of supporting education. Why, then, to fund them statewide. The two main excuses? \"Weare we last in education categories we should be first in cannot afford them,\" and, \"Throwing money at aand first in categories in which we should rank last? problem won't solve it.\" For example, we are third in the nation in our To the former I ask: How much longer can we affordpercentage of teachers working two or more jobs just 11,000 dropouts costing us $300,000 each over theto feed their families. We are 45th in per pupil funding. course of their lives? How long can we afford not to haveWe are last in principal pay. All this translates to the a prepared, trained workforce ready to take the nextfollowing: 11,000 dropouts a year; 80 percent of our wave of high-paying technical jobs? How long can wethird-graders are not able to read at grade level; four out afford 56 percent of our children living in poverty?of five high school students are unable to meet all fourrequirements of the ACT to enroll in one of To the latter I respond: How do we know what well-our universities. paid, trained and respected teachers can do with parents that are involved in classrooms that are There are some methods that are proven to be highly well-equipped?successful. These include but are not limited to: 3- and4-year-old year-round preschool; first through third Simply put, since we experiment with charter schools,grade reading initiatives; fellowship programs; teacher vouchers and alternative school districts, let's give theserecruitment programs; paying our best teachers a methods a true, bold North Carolina try.professional best top five in the country wage; teachermentoring programs; sabbaticals; master’s and Ph.D. Let's choose four to six counties that are diverse: large,pay; principal competitive training and pay; technology small, rich, poor — a microcosm of North Carolina itselfin classrooms; and parenting training and involvement. — and start implementing changes. North Carolina children deserve nothing less.8 SEPTEMBER 2017

CAROLINE MERINO LOCAL ARTIST Freelance artist carolinemerinoart.comAround the time I turned 18, I discovered There are plenty of times when experimentsa way to combine my passion for people, go wrong, but instead of giving up, I learnJesus and art into a means of reaching from it and experiment some more. Speedmy goals and impacting others. I began painting is one of those experiments that,speed painting for local schools, churches thankfully, happened to be a success.and businesses. When I speed paint, Icreate an entire painting in 4-6 minutes. It’s been said that if what you’re doing is notThe quick-paced painting is always a great challenging you or doesn’t seem impossible,attention-grabber. Each time, I change up the then you are not doing what you should be.image and the songs I play while I perform. I Every single time I'm about to speed paint,attach the verse Ephesians 2:8-10 on all my I think, this is impossible. I know I’ve done itpaintings and marketing materials: \"For it is before, but I can’t do it again. I feel the rushby grace you have been saved, through faith of nerves and sometimes doubt taking over. I— and this not from yourselves, it is a gift from wonder how I can physically paint somethingGod.\" The verse continues discussing how aesthetically pleasing in four minutes in fronteach of us is God's masterpiece and created of a crowd. What if I mess up?for a purpose. That purpose varies betweeneach of us, but we all have aspirations we It’s at that point beforedesire to fulfill. every speed painting that I turn my attention to God.With those aspirations comes hard work I know that as long as I doand dedication. In soccer, players are my best and continue toencouraged to train by dribbling the ball even point everything I do backoutside of practices and games. The more to him, I do not need toplayers handle the ball, the more familiar worry. The amazing thingwith it they become and the better they will is, when I put God first,be when the weight of a big game is placed the speed painting, theupon their shoulders. Becoming a better artist speech and everythingrequires practicing your craft and exercising else become secondyour creativity as often as possible. There nature. I love what I dohave been seasons in my life where I’ve spent because I know in thosemore than eight hours a day for weeks at a moments that I am close totime painting and drawing. I was the student accomplishing my goal ofwho took art every semester in high school, inspiring others to live askipped classes to be in the art room, went life full of passion.to art museums and bought books about art Above: Merinobecause I just kept craving more. teaches an art class atWinsor & Newton’s Galleria acrylic paint Right: Merino, 2016 Campworks well for speed paintings. It’s a great having just Rockfish.quality for the price and dries quickly. After SEPTEMBER 2017 9years of practice, I am now able to paint completed aconfidently and quickly because I don’t even speed paintinghave to think about what type of brush to useor what pigments to mix to make a certain demo, talkscolor. Most of what I’ve learned has come to the 2016from experimenting with new materials, Camp Rockfishtechniques and ideas in my studio — which is summer staffsimply a table near a window next to my bed. and campers about using their passions to impact lives.

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The Arts Council’s 39th International Myrna Knell came to the U.S. from the Philippines in 1964, moved toFolk Festival: Through Myrna’s Eyes Fayetteville in 1986 and has been a member of the Philippine-AmericanWVM: How are you participating in with a better understanding of cul- Club of Fayetteville since 1987. She isthe IFF this year (Sept. 22-24)? tural differences because I married currently the club’s chairperson and an American who was of German, has participated in the InternationalKNELL: The Phil-Am Club has rep- Scottish and Irish descent. Being very Folk Festival every year for the pastresented the Philippines during the young in a mixed marriage in the late 30 years.International Folk Festival since '60s presented many tests and chal-its inception 39 years ago and has lenges to us. Myrna, granddaughter Lillie and sister Becky.been part of its evolution into thegreat celebration it is today. During The family ties are so close and so Myrna with lifetime Phil-Am club member andthe Parade of Nations, our members important to Filipinos, and I feel friend Lourdes Barretto.walk, wearing our colorful costumes so blessed that I married a manand performing graceful folk dances who accepted this. I will always be The 39th IFF will take place Sept. 22-24, 2017.along the way. The Maharlika Cultur- grateful to him for helping me bring SEPTEMBER 2017 11al Dance Troupe includes children my family to America. I truly believeand adults and is our club's pride that growing up exposed to both cul-and joy. Tinikling is danced on the tures helped make my three childrenIFF stage every year and is a favor- better individuals.ite everywhere weperform. WVM: What are your thoughts on Fayetteville as aThe real work community?is done in themonths of KNELL: (When weAugust and moved here), I fellSeptember, in love with our newmainly dedi- surroundings right awaycated to dance because it reminded mepractices and food so much of my home coun-preparation. The Phil- try. When I was growing up, myAm food booth is popular among family spent a lot of time in Baguiofestival attendees. Rolling over 2,000 City. Baguio City is up in the moun-lumpia, putting together 2,000 bar- tains, full of beautiful scenery, tall pinebeque sticks and the preparation of trees, beautiful flowers and fruits. Iingredients for the other dishes takes love gardening, and Fayetteville is thea lot of time and dedication, but we all place to be if you want to enjoy this. Imanage to make it a lot of fun! can't imagine a more beautiful place than Fayetteville when the BradfordOur most popular items are lum- pears announce the arrival of spring,pia (Filipino egg rolls), pansit (rice followed by the beautiful azaleas andnoodles with chicken and vegetables), dogwoods, and of course, the manybarbecue sticks and fried rice. Pansit other spring flowers so eagerly pop-is a must-serve dish during birthdays ping out of the ground.because we believe that it brings goodluck and a long life to the celebrant. Fayetteville being a military town with such a blend of people from differentWVM: What’s one culture you've backgrounds, I think, makes thislearned about at this festival that you town more open, friendly and ablepreviously didn't know about? to accept one another. To be able to recognize and honor this helped me inKNELL: It is not learning about one my nursing practice also, which I lovedculture, but realizing that each and enjoyed so much. I retired after 20country is unique in its own way and years of service from the Fayettevilleeach has so much to offer, that my VA Hospital and take pride in havingparticipation in the IFF has given me. had the opportunity to serve thoseI personally experienced how to live who proudly served our country.

STEPHANIE CRIDER Editor in Chiefyeniz parton:FSWapyaaerrtttraeiovnirlle’s I LOVE IT\"\"BIedcoatuhsiesWhen Yeniz Parton saw the Facebook She spent the next several years learningmessage from NBC’s producer earlier everything she could about health andthis year, she thought it was a phishing fitness. She earned a degree in physical education. During that time, she fell in loveyeniz parton:scam. “I wondered why they would wantwith coaching. “The difference between a coach and a trainer is that a coach teachesto contact me,” she said. “I Googled theperson, and it really was an NBC producer.” about the entire body and the trainingThat producer wanted her to compete on process. A trainer focuses mostly onNBC’s second season of “Spartan: Ultimate workouts,” Parton said. “I like teachingTeam Challenge.” She did, and the show people about fitness and overall health. I likeaired this July. to help them reach their goals.”Parton has always been active. She It was after she’d married, had two childrenparticipated in sports as a youngster in and moved to the U.S. that Parton startedher native country of Colombia. But her running in earnest again. In her 30s now, shejourney was somewhat sporadic. As a figured her future as an athlete had passed.teen, Parton struggled with an eating But she loved being strong and healthy.disorder that left her body susceptible toinjuries and a drive that pushed her past When her coach and trainer started talkingher limits. Two stress fractures in her to her about races that involved obstaclefoot and a muscle tear in her leg stopped courses, Parton was eager to learn more. Sheher in her tracks. “It was too much for my ran her first race in 2014. “It was a 10K thatbody,” Parton said. “I didn’t understand went through the woods and had obstaclesthe connection between training, nutrition all the way through,” Parton said. “I won firstand rest. I pushed myself too hard, and my overall. It was a big surprise.”body couldn’t do it anymore.”12 SEPTEMBER 2017

COVER STORYParton said the race was a small one, and going to be standing shoulder to shouldershe wanted to learn more. That led her with the best in the field. All the people Ito mud runs and Spartan elite races. “I was following on social media, the toughestthought to myself, that’s another level,” she competitors, the best of the best would besaid. “I have to try.” there. I was scared.”Parton won fifth place in a Spartan race. Parton went through the casting processShe said to herself, I like this even more. and was paired with husband and wifeShe continued to train and compete, couples Steve and Chris Anne Myers andclaiming two podiums in short order: first Courtney and Ryan Kaczmark. She wasplace in a South Carolina Spartan race named team captain, and Team Betterand second place in a local (Fayetteville) Halves was born.Spartan run. “The races I run are 3-4 mileswith 20-25 obstacles,” Parton said. They filmed in April. Team Better Halves made it to the second round. “Being thereShe was having a great time training was the best,” Parton said. “I met so manyand competing. Life was good. Then people and made lifelong friends. ForNBC reached out to her about “Spartan: me, the big deal is the experience and theUltimate Team Challenge.” What Parton memories, not the show.”didn’t realize was that she was rankedin the top 100 in Spartan’s U.S. Women’s Parton continues to train, to move forward.Elite category — 66th to be exact, and 14th “So many of the elite athletes, all they doin her age group (35-39 years old). In the is train,” she said. “They have coaches andSoutheast, she was No. 7 in the women’s trainers and chefs and getting ready tocategory and third in her age group. “I compete is their full-time job. I am a momhad to look it up when they told me that,” with two kids and a husband. I have a job. IParton said. “I had no idea.” do this because I love it.As Parton prepared to go through the \"To be at the same level as these athletes iscasting process for the Spartan Challenge, amazing. I hope it helps people to see it isshe started second-guessing herself. “I possible to succeed and stay in shape and bejust couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was healthy even when you have a lot going on.” SEPTEMBER 2017 13

SARAH KAYLAN STRICKER Contributing Writer NEAR The trick to falling in love with whatever place you’re living in is to find out what it celebrates. This year, Fayetteville celebrates the 39th International Folk Festival from Sept. 22 to 24. “Travel around the world in one weekend — with- out even leaving downtown Fayetteville!” the Arts Council’s website boasts. “Celebrate our communi- ty’s cultural diversity with music and dance, arts and crafts and international food.” Mary Kinney, the Fayetteville Arts Council mar- keting director, said the city and individual neigh- borhoods are full of diversity that isn’t seen or fully appreciated every day. The festival allows people to explore many cultures in one weekend — each day with a slightly different focus. 4th Friday, Sept. 22, will begin the festivities at the Arts Council building with “a taste of Fayetteville’s arts and cultural offerings, from gallery openings to artist performances,” the website says. On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., festival-goers can watch as performers line Hay Street with music, dancing and colorful culture during the Parade of Nations. From noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and then again from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, multiple stages, an interna- tional café, art vendors and a children’s area will keep Festival Park buzzing. Performers will include Bollywood dancers Mystic India and Gypsy/folk/punk band Sirius. B. “I don’t think anyone will be able to sit still during their per- formance,” Kinney said. And for those craving international foods, the festival is the spot to be. “Whether your thing is ox tails or egg rolls — you can find that!” Kinney said.14 SEPTEMBER 2017 DETAILS:

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HAYAT HAKIMOwner, Hayat Yoga & World Dancehayatyogadance.com Dear Hayat, bring this subject up — even if it is with the What do you think of the \"fat-shaming\" best of intentions. Let's all work towardconversation that keeps happening on a healthy America, seek professionalFacebook and in real life? guidance during this journey and support In my opinion, it needs our community through the challengesto happen. It needs to be of achieving our personal wellnessheld as a conversation goals.about all body-shaming Dear Hayat,and brought back to What do you do when you'rea neutral discussion just completely out ofground. All sizes need motivation for working out?to be included, and it Everyone I know has beenshould be a conversation at this point somewhere in life.about health — not I ask for my friends’ support. Isize or weight. I recently turn to someone who inspires melearned this through a poston Facebook of a thought- physically and create a workout dateprovoking article: \"Healthy is the new for us. I make sure it is something that wesexy\" — not your size or weight and not our both haven't done, something that makes usjudgment! Let's all remember that this should feel good. Right after that date, I make a listbe a discussion between individuals and of how awesome physical fitness made metheir health care professionals. feel. That normally inspires me to continue to work out. There is no shame in asking for Weight and size can be trigger words help, and there is also no shame in givingand lead to hostile arguments all-around. your body some rest.Let's keep that in mind when we want toimage © orangereebok - Vecteezy.comCATHALEEN RICHARDSONKensie Royale: Stillbirth Research & AwarenessOn Jan. 3, 2017, my family became one of 26,000 families who Guests can partake in casino favorites like blackjack, craps,annually lose their baby to stillbirth. Makensie Richardson was roulette, poker and triple shot. Tickets cost $50 presale and $65 atstillborn at 8 lbs. and 8 oz. due to an umbilical cord accident. the door. The ticket includes playing chips for games, hors d'oeuvresOn Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., the Star Legacy Foundation will provided by sponsors Lickinlipps Catering and The Sweet Palette,host “Kensie Royale” at Studio 215 to honor Makensie and all a keepsake tote bag and pictures from the sponsor photo boothbabies lost too soon. The Star Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit iBooth, LLC. Every ticket purchase goes towards supporting theorganization dedicated to reducing pregnancy loss and 26,000 families that will face the devastation of stillbirth in theneonatal death and improving care for families who experience United States this year.such tragedies. To learn more about this event, email [email protected] orThe purpose of this event is to raise funds to support stillbirth search “Kensie Royale” or “Stillmom3” on Facebook. To learn moreresearch, promote education and encourage advocacy and family about Star Legacy Foundation, visit www.starlegacyfoundation.org.support. The casino-themed event will be fun and informative.© lavarmsg - Vecteezy.com16 SEPTEMBER 2017

DR. SHANESSA FENNERPrincipalWilliam T. Brown Elementary School2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s The community came out in large numbers for last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the Alzheimer’s makes up 60 to 80 percent of dementiaUnited States. There is currently no cure for the disease, diagnoses. The disease causes problems with memory,but there is a worldwide research effort. That is why the thinking and behavior. “It is a disease that most of the2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is being held Saturday, Sept. time happens when you are older,” Briand said. “However,9, at 10:30 a.m. at the SwampDogs Stadium. there are instances when it can happen in your 50s, which is early onset Alzheimer’s. It causes you to not only forget“The walk is a nationwide event held in over 600 your family or memories but how to live daily life on yourcommunities, and the purpose is to raise funds and own and how to eat, talk, wash yourself and walk.” Briandawareness for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related added that it is devastating for a family. She said in thedementia,” said Jennifer Briand, manager of special events later stages of Alzheimer’s, the person needs professionalfor the Alzheimer’s Association. “We also want to bring 24-hour care. This is mandatory because it becomesfamilies and people together to show them that when they increasingly difficult for family members to do anythingare facing this diagnosis, they are not alone.” for themselves due to the constant care and supervision of the family member with Alzheimer's. Getting the care andThe event will feature lots of entertainment. “There will assistance to help is quite expensive and often difficultbe a DJ, refreshments, goodies, information and resources for families.to take home about the disease,” Briand said. “The walk isabout a mile long and is really emotional and a great way Of course, there is hope to eradicate the disease, but thatto start your Saturday.” has yet to happen — which is why events like the Walk are so important. “Being healthy, exercising and eatingFayetteville’s goal is to raise $110,000. “We have team properly definitely helps, but unfortunately at this point,captains who are doing a great job raising money, and there is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia,”anyone and everyone can start a team by getting their Briand said. “Leading a healthy lifestyle free of alcohol andcompanies and families involved,” Briand said. “There tobacco, exercising regularly and eating a Mediterraneanare teams that are having car washes, fundraisers, bake diet definitely improves your odds of not getting it.”sales, dress-down days at work, Facebook posts and(more).” There are currently 75 teams registered for the Registration for the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is freewalk. The money will be used for research, care and and begins at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9, and the ceremony begins atsupport, educational programs, support groups and a 24/7 10 a.m. SwampDogs Stadium is located at 2823 Legion Rd.helpline. The helpline number is (800) 272-3900 and is run For more information, contact Jennifer Briand atout of the national office in Chicago for respite care and [email protected] to caregivers in traumatic situations. SEPTEMBER 2017 17

STEPHANIE CRIDEREditor in ChiefWhy Do You Run? The military has an impact on everyone who serves.For the women in this story, the fitness and discipline theyexperienced in the military was a big influence on who theyare now. According to a 2008 study by the Stanford UniversitySchool of medicine that followed 500 runners for more than 20years, runners have a longer life span, a more active lifestyle,fewer disabilities and are half as likely to die an early death asnonrunners. When the study started, runners were investingabout four hours a week into running. Two decades later, thesubjects (now in their 70s and 80s) were running about an hourand 15 minutes a week but were still seeing benefits. The study cited a variety of health benefits that relate torunning, including reduced cardiovascular issues, cognitivebenefits, lower cancer risk and lower instances of neurologicaland infectious diseases. That alone would be enough forsome to head to the store right now to invest in running shoes.Runners who are committed to the lifestyle, though, say there ismore to it than health benefits. APRIL AND KENDALL YERBY April Yerby (top second from right, bottom left in orange) and her family inspire runners to never give up. You never know For her 21st birthday, Kendall Yerby and her family took a who is watching and waiting for you at the finish line.run around Raven Rock Park. It may not be how most 21-year-olds celebrate, but for the Yerbys, it was perfect. “I grew up DIANA JUERGENS is a veteran, a mom andwatching my mom run with her friends, and eventually, Istarted running with her, too,” Kendall said. an army wife. For her, running is an outlet, a way to support people and causes that are dear to her heart Kendall’s mom, April, ran on and off as a child. When she and a way to set an example for her eight daughters.joined the military, it became a regular part of her life. “When Imet my husband, we would go on running dates,” April said. It isn’t the endorphins that keep her coming back as much as it is a sense of purpose. “Every time I am By the time they were married and had a family, April was on the starting line, I look for whoever it is that needsfinding creative ways to include the children in her fitness encouraging,” Juergens said. “No matter how manyroutine. “I remember one run when I was seven months races you’ve run, some days you just need someone topregnant where two of my kids were on bikes riding beside me, come alongside and share a kind word.”and I was pushing a stroller,” she said. Juergans supports fellow athletes with words and One of the many things April loves about running is that it is causes with action. “I’ve run for cancer, leukemia anda valuable teaching tool — for her and for her family. “When other things,” she said. “Making a difference whereI’m on a run and feeling tired, knowing that my family is there you can is important.” One of her favorite runs is thehelps me to keep going. I don’t want to let them down, and I All-American Marathon because of its connectionwant to teach my children to learn to persevere and work hard to those who serve and their families. “I’m a formerto overcome challenges,” she said. soldier married to a soldier — and I’ve raised soldiers. One of my daughters is married to a soldier.” She also enjoys the quiet time running brings to her life.“When we lived on Fort Bragg, I would pray for the soldiersand their families,” she said. “Once we moved off post, I wasable to fully embrace this community. When I go on my dailyruns, I pray for the city and the people who live here.”18 SEPTEMBER 2017

For Diana For Diana, running is more than an exercise regimen;Juergens it’s a way of life. “It builds character and it builds(middle), confidence. My dream is to run a race with all eight ofrunning is a way my daughters,” she said.for her to set anexample for her HANNAH PEARSON is Diana’s daughter. She’sdaughters. a soldier, a mom, a nurse, a wife and a lifelong runner.Hannah Pearson While life is hectic right now, Pearson is thankful for the(left) said she’s love of running Diana instilled in her. “When we werethankful for the growing up, running and being active was just somethinglove of running we did,” Pearson said. “As a teenager, it was a way to blowher mom Diana off steam in a healthy way. I think my mom knew the(right) instilled value of getting out there and raising your heart rate andin her. working your muscles to process emotions. I’m thankful she instilled that in us. Now, it is just a part of who I am.Vonnie Linn, My run time is my quiet time. It’s when I pray and reflect.Toby and his It’s an important part of my day.”sister Allyson allplaced in their It’s so important that she rises at 4 a.m. to make sure sheage groups in a fits it in to her schedule.5K this February.Husband Eric At four months postpartum, Pearson said her healthyproudly poses lifestyle surely played a part in her healthy pregnancyalongside. and fast recovery — even with a career that sometimes demands 16-hour days. “I don’t get to run every day, but IThe Linn family do work out. It keeps me grounded and gives me energy.”takes on theBermuda Run Even with a lifetime of running behind her, PearsonDuathlon in recalls the challenges new runners face. “I would just2012. Left to say to someone starting to run, ‘I am proud of you!right: husband Don’t give up and be patient with yourself. It will beEric, Vonnie, worth it.’”Toby andAllyson. VONNIE LINN ran track in high school and had shin problems. She ran when she was in the Army and had shin problems then, too. When she got out of the Army and the doctors told her she shouldn’t run, she took them at their word. In 2000, her son Toby was born with cerebral palsy. It was challenging. In 2009, family issues came up that made her reflect on her life. Linn decided it was time to get in shape. She lost more than 100 pounds and decided to give running another try. It was hard work, but rewarding. It wasn’t long before Linn started bringing Toby on her runs with her. “It requires extra work and special conveyance, but it means so much to him,” Linn said. “Toby’s first race was a 5K in 2010. I helped him complete the Marine Corps Marathon. He’s done triathlons, too.” Now, running is something the entire family does with Toby. Since Toby’s legs don’t work, he races in a wheelchair pushed by family members. “When we first started running, there were many race directors who turned us away because they didn’t know what to do with people like us. Now races are the place we feel most included,” Linn said. Linn said running helps give her the strength and energy she needs for her passion as a family advocate. “I help educate families of special needs kids. I advocate for them and help inform them of the law. I’d like to start a nonprofit to help families with special needs kids.” SEPTEMBER 2017 19

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JACKIE DEMCHOCK Run to RememberCo-President, wear blue: run to to so many wonderful experiences. I’veremember – Fort Bragg Chapter built many new friendships by belonging to wear blue: run to remember and the Twice a week you will see me, along suddenly became purposeful. I wasn’t Fayetteville Running Club. Thanks to awith a friend, running laps around our just running; I was saying names of fallen strong running network, I have had theelementary school in the afternoons. heroes, and I was actively remembering courage to set goals I would never haveIt’s amazing how many problems them. I found myself surrounded by thought possible before.you can work out in three miles. As a a community of encouragement andteacher, wife and mother, running at friendly faces. Long six-mile runs turned Demchock hugs a gold star wife. Demchock wore afirst primarily functioned as my escape. into 10 miles; 10-minute paces turned picture of the woman’s husband to honor his memoryAfter a day of teaching, pounding the into 8:40; 5Ks became half-marathonspavement became a time I could reflect — and this past spring I ran my first during the 2016 All-American Marathon.on work, life and even plan classroom marathon.activities. I enjoyed the quiet timerunning provided, but I found myself Running is an escape, but it alsosearching for more. I wanted to belong grounds me and drives me to be better.to a group. We can’t do things in life without a strong support system. My support During a Saturday morning run, I comes from my family, my husbandcame across a group of runners in blue and son, but also from strangers. Thereshirts with text on the shirts that read are two specific heroes I run for every“wear blue: run to remember.” Their time I lace up my shoes. Their familymission and purpose turned my running members have shown such love andinto something much bigger. I learned encouragement; it humbles you. To tellthat Wear Blue: Run to Remember a person, “I say your loved one’s name;is a national nonprofit, 100 percent I run in their memory. They won’t bevolunteer-based running organization forgotten,” provides me with a passionthat honors the service and sacrifice of that powers me through long, hard runs.the American military and their families. It has become my passion for honoringI joined. our fallen, their families and the brave men and women still fighting. Every Saturday I woke up early,put on my blue shirt and ran. Running Running, I have found, can link you SEPTEMBER 2017 21

STEPHANIE CRIDER LAST VIEWEditor in ChiefTeam Better Halves (Parton Center) bonded on the set of NBC’s “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge.” “Despite (the fact) I met them only for a week, our friendship and memories are going to last forever,” Parton said. Photo courtesy of NBC. Study after study proves there nourished a drive to continue to not race, whether it is the chance toare physical, mental, spiritual and only better themselves, but to better come alongside a fellow runner andemotional benefits that come from their world. encourage them or the gift of tellingbeing fit. As this issue of Women’s a gold star family member you’veView Magazine came together and Staying fit isn’t something they prayed for them today. Building aone amazing woman after the next do exclusively for themselves. It is phenomenal team may not look likestepped up to share her story, it be- the result of something bigger. It’s an organized sport — it might lookcame clear there is more to training something they do for the people and like grueling training culminating inand fitness than what we’ve all heard causes they love. a Spartan race.again and again. Cherished moments with friends Years ago, Gary Chapman wrote While we all want to sleep better, come disguised as workouts. An a book about the five love languag-have more energy, think more clearly example in perseverance means es: words of affirmation, acts ofand feel at peace, the women in this pushing through a hard run because service, receiving gifts, quality timeissue have gained more than that. friends and family are cheering from and physical touch. As I’ve read andThey’ve built friendships and creat- the sidelines on race day. A 21st written these women’s stories, I'veed close-knit families with a love of birthday celebration turns into a realized something. For them, theadventure and a passion for fitness. 7-mile run at Raven Rock State Park. relationships they form throughThey’ve made a difference, sup- Honoring the fallen and lifting up fitness encompass all of the loveported causes and set a standard. their families manifests as a race in languages. It is the way they expressThey’ve pushed themselves and lift- someone’s memory. and celebrate what is most import-ed up those around them. They’ve ant to them. An expression of humanity and22 SEPTEMBER 2017 humility is a part of most every

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