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TODD TILLMANNS 45 OCCUPATION: Gynecologic Oncologist, West Cancer Center and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. FAMILY: Wife Adrianne, daughters, Emma, 15, Nora, 14, and dog Fozzie. SPORT: Cycling. I also love soccer, skiing, and running. FIT CLUB: Wolf River Racing and Hightailers. WW RIDES: Wings Ride to Rosemary Beach, Florida, Leadville 100, Peddler ride, and the Soire Ride. MOST MEMORABLE WW MOMENT: Every year riding with other men to Rosemary Beach on the Wings Ride, buckling at Leadville, and the Ride to Fight On event. I ❤ CYCLING: I think it is a perfect cohesive dichotomy. There is the physical suffering and reward aspect that benefits the body. There is also the cleansing and fortification of the soul. I believe it is a way to learn to compete, to push the limits, to understand teamwork, and to learn life’s great lesson that through suffering, dedication, and persistence comes many of life’s greatest achievements. IN TRAINING FOR: The Wings Ride to Rosemary Beach, Florida, and the Ride to Fight On!
HEALTH+FITNESS | October 2014
BEST EATS: Andrew Michael, Hog & Hominy. There are favorites like the cheddar dog, the jalapeno sweet breads, any pizza, Gnochi, peanut butter pie…okay I am going to stop because I am drooling! I also like the Sazerac. Did I say I love these guys? Talk about talent with a warm Italian hug!
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IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE FAMOUS, WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Okay, my first thought was my mom because I miss her. However, I think it would be Jesus, and it would be a long dinner at Andrew Michael. IF YOU COULD COME BACK AS ANYTHING IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? I’m laughing as I type this, with my wife next to me — a Peregrine Falcon. PERSONAL MOTTO: Exceed expectations and never give up. Fight on!
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Dr. Todd Tillmanns is riding in the Wings Ride, a 525-mile charity ride from Memphis to Rosemary Beach, FL, this month. Interview by Hailey Thomas. Photo by Sarah McAlexander.