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Jan 2011  |  By Susan B. Noyes, Laura Hine and Liz Logan  |  Comments

Fit to Give: Athletes and Trainers with Heart

Men and women in the northern suburbs love to move, in all senses of the word.

They’re involved in their communities, they make things happen at home and at work, and they like to keep themselves fit so they have great energy to dedicate to all their passions. But they don’t do it alone.

It’s the great local athletes and fitness professionals who inspire the mortals among us to push ourselves to step it up—run that extra mile, lift a heavier weight, or try the intimidating handstand pose. They educate us about the mental health benefits of exercise, and the fundraising and awareness-raising potential of athletic competitions.

In short, they make us stronger.

Marcia Cleveland

Nancy Rollins

Karen Citow

David Trautwein

Terrence Hunter

Photography by John Reilly and Violetta Dominek

Hair Styling by Marilyn Harmon, Creative Director, and Mio Sota, Top Stylist, for Sassoon Salon in Northbrook
Makeup by Jules Ross