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The MP4 Spotlight is on: Ashley Kumlien

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Our athlete of the week is on the run—the run of a lifetime that is!

Ashely Kumlien is running across the United States as we speak in order to raise awareness and money for Multiple Sclerosis. She’s running over 20 miles a day 5-7 days a week. No small feat.

You can cheer her on, donate to the cause, and track Ashley’s progress on her website www.msruntheus.com. But before you go, let’s get to know her a little better. Ladies and gentleman, I proudly present…

The MP4 Athlete of the week: Ashley Kumlien

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If we asked your coach or training partner to list three words that describe you they would be: positive, driven, and sarcastic.

What are you training 4? I always tell people I’m training for life.

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The MP4 Spotlight is on: Sarah Wilson

Friday, July 30th, 2010

I’ll admit it, I have a girl crush on our athlete of the week. If I had a vision board, this girl would be plastered all over it. Not only is she an amazing athlete with a killer physique, but she’s also a business owner, and an extraordinary fitness-inspired jewelry designer. YOU MUST check out her work at Fashletics.com.

Are you ready? Let’s meet…

The MP4 Athlete of the Week is: Sarah Wilson

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If we asked your coach or training partner to list three words that describe you they would be: Competitive, strong, focused

What are you training 4? Life

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The MP4 Spotlight is on: Amy Federico

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

I think I caught a runners high just by getting to know the athlete in our spotlight today. That is why I simply cannot wait to introduce you to…

The MP4 Athlete of the Week: Amy Federico

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If we asked your coach or training partner to list three words that describe you they would be: Motivated, determined, and lots of heart!

What are you training 4? Just finished training for a half marathon and hope to train for a fall half.

What is the best nutrition or training tip you’ve ever been given? Eat from the ground.

Tell us about your most memorable athletic achievement. My first half marathon March 2005. I never believed I was capable of completing one.

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The MP4 Spotlight is on: Jan Forde

Friday, June 4th, 2010

I am not a trendsetter but one of the trends I love seeing is how empowered women athletes have become. They are becoming more and more educated about their sport and their sports nutrition. Kind of like you — you wouldn’t be reading MP4 if you weren’t hungry for information to help you become a better, faster, stronger, hotter athlete, now would you?

I am energized by all sorts of trend setting women athletes like….

The MP4 Athlete of the week: Jan Forde

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If we asked your coach or training partner to list three words that describe you they would be:
Focused, Competitive, Goal oriented

What are you training 4? HAHAHA, followed by giggles, then nervousness. I have JUST signed up for the Men

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The MP4 Spotlight is on: Jen Miller

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Let’s give it up for…

The MP4 Athlete of the Week: Jen Miller

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If we asked your coach or training partner to list three words that describe you they would be: Driven, and passionate, high energy.

What are you training 4? I’m training to become the best cyclist in my age bracket. I would love to compete whether it be time trials or distance racing. We are also traveling to France this summer. We are taking a 10 day cycling tour around the Alps to southern France. Looking forward to an opportunity to ride in the mountains.

What is the best nutrition or training tip you’ve ever been given? Best Nutrition — Peanut butter slabbed on a banana before, during and afterward. AND best training tip comes from one of the guys we ride with: If you want to ride faster, RIDE FASTER!

Tell us about your most memorable athletic achievement. Two come to mind, running a half marathon on my 25th birthday and completing a century ride.

Describe your perfect workout. 30-40 miles cycling. I love hill training. It

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