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EDITOR’S NOTE
efore you dive into the Extol Sports swim issue, I’d
like to help navigate the (figurative) waters by directing you to
a few must-read pieces, the first of which has nothing to do with
swimming, but is a story about a man who made a choice to
plunge headfirst into fighting for his life.
Jeff Nunn is a senior contributor for Cardinal Sports Zone and
now a monthly writer for Extol Sports. His depth of knowledge
is immense, but it wasn’t until the two of us had an informal
conversation that I learned about the incredible adversity he has
faced. Instead of writing about athletics, in this issue, Jeff gives a
first-person account (page 26) that is harrowing, heart-warming and
inspiring. I am grateful he chose to share his story with our readers.
Speaking of inspiration, Marjorie Vowels found just that at her
local YMCA swim classes. The 84-year-old shares her journey (page
10) along with advice that can be applied at any age.
Within these pages, you’ll also find stories about classes for kids
at Home of the Innocents (page 24), true talk about protecting your
skin by Dr. Jae Jung, oncologic dermatologist at the Norton Cancer
Institute (page 12), a beautiful fashion spread by photographer
Antonio Pantoja featuring handmade suits by Louisville resident
Laura Patterson (page 18) and a thriller about University of
Louisville athlete Mallory Comerford written by 790 KRD’s Howie
Lindsey (page 32).
In this issue, you’ll also find so much more, including an update
that surprised even me because it was about one of Extol’s team
members.
Art Director Adam Kleinert has struggled with hypertension for
years, though if you saw him in person you’d never guess that. He
looks to be the picture of health and has since the day I met him
years ago. You never know what the person next to you is battling,
but Adam has an amazing update about his health that his wife,
Kristin, shares (page 45) in this issue. Check it out. It just might
inspire you to make some changes in your life. I know it has for me.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to pick us up.
Truly,
Angie Fenton
Extol Sports
Editor in Chief
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