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Lifestyle www.20somethingsudbury.ca ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Name: Celine Loyer, 24 Hometown: Chelmsford, Ontario Sport: Indoor 50m/60m Outdoor 100m, 200m sprints 20SS: Why sprinting? How did you get into this sport? CL: I had always gravitated to sports in general. When I was in grade 11, my high school coach realized I had potential and asked me if I would be interested in working with a worldclass sprint coach. I decided it was something I wanted to do and made a commitment to dedicate myself to sprinting and train all year round. That was when I began training permanently and professionally. 20SS: Who is your biggest role model or inspiration in or out of sports, and why? CL: My coach, David, without him I wouldn’t be in this sport. And my family – they never questioned whether I should be doing this. They always told me to follow my dreams. Also Narada Michael Walden; he is a hard worker and has accomplished great things. He’s funny, a wicked drummer and a great supporter. And You Thought Exercise was Boring How many of you want to get in shape, but dread the idea of going to the gym and putting up reps on the machines? I feel the same way. The whole concept of a repetitive routine has been keeping me out of the gym (and out of top notch shape) for years. Last week, I found what I have been looking for. Team Shredder! Located behind Part Source, on Lorne St., Team Shredder Martial Arts has a circuit training program that has been whooping my ass for a week. Before last week, I considered myself to