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Bravely Beginning: Mary Ellison and Evelyn Hunt's Story
Views: 579Added: Wed. Jan 13, 2010 4:54pm
Posted in: Aging
Maybe it’s easy for athletes, but for most of us, being fit is an ongoing battle. With aging, medical issues complicate our intent.
Friends Mary Ellison, 80, and Evelyn Hunt, 67, are determined to succeed. Mary, a retired nurse, once liked hiking and backpacking. After being widowed, job and home responsibilities drove out fitness. Evelyn, with a lifelong weight problem, played tennis before she stopped exercising.
Using the QUEST program as catalyst, they now work out together three times a week. Keeping each other on track is a key benefit of their exercise partnership. Covering the expense isn’t easy, but both feel the sacrifice forces a commitment. Six weeks into their program, each sees improvements in stamina and strength. Courage to begin—despite their age and obstacles—sets these two apart.
