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HEALTHY LUNCH WITH
Melissa Morrison


hurdling
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Things may not always go according to plan, but remember to always stay focused on the goal:  "You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you."


melissaATHLETE MELISSA MORRISON
As a Kid: "As a kid I was a tomboy.  I always hung out with the boys.  I didn't have dolls as toys or presents.  I was "daddy's girl", so I did all the things a little boy would have done as a child.  My favorite "toy" was my go-cart."




As an Adult: North Carolina native
Applachian State University graduate
1997 US Outdoor National Champion
1998-2000,2002 US Indoor National Champion
3rd fastest american hurdler ever (100m hurdles-12.53seconds)
2000 Olympic bronze medalist in 100m hurdles
2003 World Championship bronze medalist.

melissaPACK IT
The Lunch:
Salad with:
Romaine lettuce and mixed greens (no iceberg lettuce)
A little cheese
Boiled egg
Bacon bits
Lite salad dressing

Bring a piece of fruit for an after-exercise snack.

The Message: Click for Printable Lunchbox Message.

CREDITS
Melissa's top photo courtesy of usatf.org
Hurdling photo courtesy of globalathletics.com
Email rwedit@rodale.com.
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