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Willie Spruill, a 64-year-old Army veteran from St. Pauls, North Carolina, has overcome physical and mental challenges to become a celebrated athlete. After serving in the Gulf War and facing post-war struggles, including contemplation of suicide, Willie found solace on the track. Attending a track meet in Virginia, he was inspired to participate in the 2017 Lumber River Senior Games, winning multiple events within three weeks of preparation. Since then, Willie has excelled in over 100 meets, earning numerous medals and the title of Humana Game Changer at the National Senior Games. Willie also has excelled at the Huntsman World Senior Games as a sprinter and won several medals at our event. His journey, marked by resilience and determination, serves as an inspiration for others facing adversity.

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Misti Miller grew up near Lake Tahoe, where she loved the exhilaration of bridge jumping, cliff jumping, and rock climbing (with ropes and free soloing). One of her favorite experiences was participating in a Guinness Book of World Records event bridge jump off the Foresthill Bridge in Auburn, CA, free-falling 1200 feet before rope tension transitioned her into a huge swing. Professionally, Misti spent over a decade in the veterinary field, where she developed a passion for a wide variety of biological sciences. In 2014, she moved to Saint George as a single mom with her 3 young children and decided to transition to medical massage for humans. After obtaining multiple certifications in various massage modalities, Misti now has a private practice where she performs body work including both therapeutic and medical massage. Outside of work, Misti enjoys trail running, rock climbing, and cycling. 

To contact Misti, visit: https://www.facebook.com/builditbetterbody/

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Thanksgiving is a day to remember all of our blessings. Our staff followed our annual tradition to each express our thanks.

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Raelene Elam is a mother of 6 kids. After graduating high school in California, she accepted a full ride scholarship to University of Arizona for volleyball where she was a 3 year starter. Following college, she coached at the University of Arizona summer camps for 6 years and has coached high school varsity and club teams for almost 2 decades. Following a severe car accident in 2017, Raelene now has a prosthetic leg and 2 daughters in wheelchairs. This past summer, Raelene made the National Team for Women’s Sitting Volleyball and is excited to play competitively again!

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Lisa Lander, a mother to four physicians, grandmother, and wife of 42 years, is a certified life coach and owner of Lander’s River Trips, an adventure company. She's also known for her brand "Adventures of Lolly." Lisa is a passionate athlete who advocates evidence-based changes to enhance health, happiness, and longevity. She focuses on optimizing nutrition, exercise, mindset, and sleep through discipline and lifelong learning. Exercise, particularly strength training, core stability, and cardiovascular fitness, holds a central role in her well-being philosophy. Lisa, at 62, recognizes the difference between her chronological and biological age and actively makes lifestyle choices to slow her biological clock. She wants to be an inspirational example for women in their 60s embarking on the second half of their lives, showcasing the possibilities of this stage.

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May Tom is a registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner. Formerly as the nutrition director of one of Conde Nast’s ranked best wellness retreats in the world, May has given talks and held workshops for groups such as Young President's Organization and Junior League and has contributed to publications such as Shape and Women’s Health Magazine. She currently works in private practice with individuals and families to optimize health and uncover root causes of illness that so often remain unaddressed by conventional medicine. May is passionate about optimizing metabolism, hormones, and healthspan through discovery, education, strategy and behavior modification. She is a first generation Chinese American and is one of the few API dietitians who have ever been certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Two helpful sources she discusses are a toxin guide, available at www.toxinfreeguide.com , and an opportunity where you can schedule time with her to help interpret your labs www.toxinfreeguide.com .

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Bruce McBarnette is a man with a wide variety of talents. He has excelled in both sports and professional endeavors and enjoys being a philanthropist and coach. As a high jumper, he boasts an impressive record of 15 world championships and 43 USA national masters championships for his age group, along with numerous US and world records. His most recent achievement occurred this month as he broke our Huntsman World Senior Games meet record for the second consecutive time in 2 years! His athletic achievements have earned him a place in the USA Track and Field Masters Hall of Fame, and he has been consistently recognized as Masters Athlete of the Year for his age group by the organization. Beyond sports, Bruce is the president of Summit Connection LLC, a real estate investment firm, and he has held prominent roles in the legal field, including serving as legal counsel to the US Senate and working with Fannie Mae. You likely have seen Bruce on TV or on the big screen as well, as he has acted in numerous shows. He's a Princeton University graduate and NYU School of Law alumnus, known for teaching various classes from real estate investing to standardized exam preparation. His accomplishments also landed him in the pages of Sports Illustrated.

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Sixty-three-year-old Eric Johnson is a 17-time Utah Best of State Male Amateur Athlete of the Year Winner. Eric has won 2 Utah Best of State Statue Awards for Sports, and is the first person to receive that honor twice. He is a member of 5 USATF National Champion Teams with the SoCal Track Club and a 10-time Huntsman World Senior Games Overall Racewalking Champion Gold Medalist. Eric has won a total of 50 medals in the past 12 years of track and field and race walking at our Games, 32 of which were age group gold medals. The list of Eric’s athletic accomplishments goes on and on, including competing on the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team in the 4x100 meter relay. Outside of his athletic pursuits, Eric is a Recreational Therapist/State Correctional Officer, Film Actor, and Philanthropist who currently resides in Lehi, Utah. Eric has also been featured in many magazines and TV commercials. 

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David Gibbon, born in Pittsburgh and raised in Garlandville, Mississippi, inherited his father's athletic prowess and competitiveness. His father, who once played professional basketball and baseball and even pitched in the 1960 World Series, inspired David's love for sports. Despite starting as a late bloomer, David excelled in baseball and briefly tried football. He pursued a degree in chemistry and education, followed by a master's degree in exercise physiology from Utah State University and a law degree from Ole Miss.

During law school, David took up running 5Ks to cope with stress. In his 30s, he ventured into sprinting and swimming, and he even conquered a marathon. At 40, David became a father of 2 boys, spurring him to prioritize fitness. In Eugene, Oregon, he explored sprinting, faced injuries, and embraced parenting. David resumed track at 48, achieving national and world titles in sprint events and breaking records at the 2023 USATF Outdoor National Championships. Despite injuries, David is determined to constantly surpass his fitness goals and enjoys the added social and mental health benefits.

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Our guest today is Larry Gelwix, known by some as "The Winningest Coach in America" or perhaps the "Getaway Guru." Larry served as the volunteer Head Coach of the Highland Rugby team for 36 years. The major motion picture "Forever Strong" tells the true story of Coach Gelwix and the Highland team who claimed a record 418 wins and just 10 losses, including 20 national championships. Gelwix was also the subject of an Emmy Award-winning documentary entitled, "Larry Gelwix: No Regrets." Larry is a highly experienced international speaker and trainer on leadership, ethics, and universal moral values that contribute to sustainable success. He is a master storyteller who electrifies audiences with his combination of wit, wisdom, and practical leadership skills.

Larry’s main goal is to help develop employees/people to reach a higher level of performance. If you are interested in having him come speak at an event, visit https://www.larrygelwix.com/leadership-speaking/ .