YOU are the Featured Athlete this month.

For those just now coming to The Hill, I’ll fill you in – every month your coaches nominate an athlete that demonstrates exceptional dedication, positivity, and support toward their fellow athletes and community. Unfortunately, there are only 12 months in a year. There are way more than 12 incredible humans walking around in here.

So, this month we’re featuring you. 

We’ve seen some incredible results – both inside and outside the gym – over the last year. Here are just a few quotes from the awesome people you work out with everyday:

• “Thanks for helping me get into wedding shape. We love our Hill Family.”
• “I’m excited to finally be on the path to become an athlete.”
• “I’m in the better shape than I’ve been in for at least 10 years – and I’m just getting started.”
• “This place has truly changed my life and the lives of so many other people here.”

This is just the tip of the iceberg. I have an inbox folder entirely dedicated to stories of reduced cholesterol, diminishing Type II Diabetes, playing with kids & grandkids, and getting off chronic disease medications.

You should be very proud of your accomplishments.

Results aside, you’ve showed up en masse to support and have fun with each other at our monthly events. You’ve raised thousands for Veterans’ and Domestic Violence organizations. You’ve created an environment wherein we can begin to reach out to kids without access to phys. ed. in their schools. You are changing the landscape of wellness for our city.

So, here’s to you – January’s featured athlete. Keep up the great work and keep your eyes forward.