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Private School Open Houses Mark your calendar for these upcoming private school open houses & events

St. Paul’s School for Girls

Parent Information Session • Tuesday, January 8, 2019 • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Parent Information Session • Friday, January 11, 2019 • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Spring Preview • Tuesday, April 30, 2019 • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland

Coffee with Headmaster Post • Tuesday, January 8, 2019 • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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822 W. Lake Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210

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Tours • Friday, January 11, 2019 • Multiple times https://www.brynmawrschool.org/page/admission/visit-bryn-mawr

109 West Melrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210

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Information Session • Sunday, January 13, 2019 • 1:00pm-3:00pm Observation Morning • Tuesday, January 15, 2019 • 9:00am https://greenspringmontessori.org/visit/

10807 Tony Drive, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

The Odyssey School

Inside Odyssey, Open House Event • Thursday, January 24, 2019 • 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Snow date Thursday, January 31st, 2019 Please RSVP if you plan to attend: 410-580-5551 or events@theodysseyschool.org

3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Stevenson, MD 21153

Friends School of Baltimore

First Look @ Friends • Friday, April 12, 2019 • 9:00am – 11:00am Register at https://www.friendsbalt.org/page/admission/visit-friends

5114 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210

Roland Park Country School

Spring Open House for Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School Students • Tuesday, April 23, 2019 • 8:30-10:00am https://www.rpcs.org/page/admissions/visit-us

5204 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210

St. Paul’s School

Lower, Middle, and Upper School Preview • Friday, May 10, 2019 • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Paul’s School Chapel; For more information, email admissions@stpaulsschool.org 11152 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022

LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

Kristen Cooper | kristen.cooper@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Sue DePasquale | sue.depasquale@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kelly Sage | towsonlifestylecontent@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

2019 IS HERE! Every Dec. 31, I'm mesmerized by how fast the current year has flown by. This year has been no different. Since stepping into this role of magazine publisher I've had a lot of "new" adventures. It has been a joy meeting so many new people, working on new stories that have activated my creative juices and finding new ways to contribute to my community. Thank you, readers and friends, for joining me on this journey.

In this issue, we've focused on a tried-and-true sign of newness: weddings! With

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our stories about local newlyweds, which highlight a variety of wedding services in the Towson area, we hope to inspire those of you who may be planning just such a "big day" in the year ahead.

A new year also prompts a focus on self-improvement. In this issue, we've provided some easy ways to be your best "you" — from tips on financial fitness to strategies for staying healthy and avoiding injury. Experts say that if you can tackle a single

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2019

FEATURES 12 The Details Keep the Fun in Your Wedding Planning

18 Wedding ‘Wows!’

Meet Three Local Couples Who Did it Their Way

30 Smart Start Ali True Shares Strategies to Avoid Injury while Getting Fit

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34 Five Keys to Investing for Retirement It’s Never Too Early (or Late) to Secure Your Family’s Future

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Our Town

24 Local Limelight 26 Inspired By 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Financial Buzz

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34th Annual Children's Cancer Foundation Gala The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc. held its 34th Annual Gala at Martin's Valley Mansion Nov 3. CCF presented $1 million in grant awards to researchers and programs advancing treatments and cures for pediatric cancer. The event was emceed by Mark Viviano, WJZ-TV sports director.

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1. Tasha Museles, CCF executive director; Chris and Rachael Grove; Dana Wineke | 2. Oberle Family: Brian, Caroline, Julia, Laura and Andrew | 3. CCF President Jerry Chadwick, Dana Wineke, Jonathan Azrael and Executive Director Tasha Museles | 4. Giant Food’s Terry McGowan; 2018 NextGen Awardee Micah Maxwell, M.D.; John and Tammy Carver; Executive Director Tasha Museles; and President Jerry Chadwick | 5. Darren and his mother, Lauren Leonard | 6. Grace Callwood with her mother, T’jae Ellis; grandmother and friend | 7. CCF President Jerry Chadwick, Dana Wineke, Jonathan Azrael and Executive Director Tasha Museles | 8. Patrick Brown, M.D. Johns Hopkins; with Jeffrey Toretsky, M.D., Georgetown University Hospital and wife Betsy Toretsky | 9. CCF President Jerry Chadwick, Giant Food’s Terry McGowan and Executive Director Tasha Museles | 10.CCF President Jerry Chadwick, WJZ Sport Director and CCF Executive Director look on | 11. CCF Executive Director Tasha Museles, Aisha Campbell of The Children’s Inn and CCF President Jerry Chadwick | 12. Cancer survivor Emma Miller with her father, Mike Miller 8

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Fire Museum of Maryland's Five Alarm Party More than 200 people packed a tent at the Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville on Nov. 10 for the Museum's first-ever Five Alarm Party. The party honored 250 years of firefighting and first responders and raised funds for the Museum's Capital Campaign. The evening featured tastings stations, including Waverly Brewing, the Point Restaurant, Zeffert & Gold and Absolutely Perfect Catering.

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1. Master of Ceremonies Dave DeBoy, Mark Moody Photography | 2. Firefighter James Hess and Museum Director Stephen Heaver, Mark Moody Photography | 3. Front row: Kevin Stocklin, Meredith Chancellor, Kristen Pinheiro, Mary Walker, Robin Hough, Don Hough Back Row: Eric Walker, Mark Moody Photography | 4. Bob Curran, Rose Matricciani, Craig Heron, Jackie Heron, Michael Zarro, Kaitlin Zarro, Mark Moody Photography | 5. Gino D’Anno, Jack Day, Deb Burch, Howe Burch and Deborah D’Anna, Mark Moody Photography | 6. Eric Hanson, Twill Bruggman, Stuart Hartman, Tom Bruggman, Megan Hanson, Becky Stewart, Connor Baus and Julie Bruggman, Mark Moody Photography

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AROUND TOWN

GOUCHER PRESIDENT TO STEP DOWN

With the recent unification of the boards of the

Goucher College President José Bowen will step

St. Paul's Schools, Ereni will join a soon-to-be-ap-

down on June 30, 2019, after five years at the helm

pointed president of the St. Paul's Schools and St.

of the liberal arts college.

Paul's School Headmaster Dave Faus in a coordi-

“There is never a good time to leave, and this was not an easy decision for me,” he wrote in a letter to the campus community. “I believe it is time for a change of direction for me personally, as I remain deeply passionate about my research, scholarship,

nated leadership team that will seek to capitalize on the opportunities created by unification.

ALISON MERANI NAMED MARYLAND'S SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE OF THE YEAR

music and teaching. I will leave Goucher to focus

Alison Merani, school nurse at Pikesville High

on that and particularly to spend more time finish-

School, was recently honored as the 2018-2019

ing my next book, which is largely about the work

Maryland School Health Nurse of the Year.

we have done together at Goucher.”

A graduate of Dulaney High School and Towson

Citing such accomplishments as an increase in

University, Alison is a resident of the Springlake com-

the size of the student body, a new curriculum, new

munity. She has been the school nurse at Pikesville

facilities, increased diversity, a 0 percent tuition

High for the past four years and is a 14-year veteran

increase, the Goucher Video Application and the

of Baltimore County Public Schools. She also was a

launch of a $100 million campaign, Bowen noted,

longtime volunteer at Pot Spring Elementary School

“It has been a whirlwind.”

with the PTA’s Wellness Committee.

'GATOR BITES' PREMIERE WITH OPENING OF C&R PUB

“Nurse Merani is an extraordinary nurse who demonstrates

compassion,

dedication

and

boundless energy in her work to advance health

Towson gained one of the area’s first country

outcomes for the Pikesville High School commu-

bars in November, with the opening of C&R Pub

nity,” noted Eileen Ertel, the supervisor of health

at 1 Pennsylvania Ave. in Towson Commons,

services for Baltimore County Public Schools,

between Chipotle and Den Da Coffee.

who nominated Alison for the honor.

The former Federal Hill pub features live music and “American fare with a bit of a Southern vibe to

GROUNDBREAKING AT BROADMEAD

it,” says manager Phil Voneiff. Menu items include

Broadmead, a senior living community in

rotisserie chicken, a “rattlesnake burger” with jala-

Hunt Valley, had a groundbreaking ceremony on

peño bacon and crab dip and “gator bites” — tender

Oct. 26, announcing the new Hillside Homes and

bits of alligator tail served with a zesty gator sauce.

Community Master Plan. Broadmead will expand

ERENI GLEASON MALFA TO HEAD ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

its independent living, assisted living and comprehensive care, as well as upgrade and renovate the Broadmead Center. The Hillside Homes, 52 new

In November, the St. Paul's Schools' Board of

independent living apartments, will be available for

Trustees announced the appointment of Ereni Gleason

move-in in 2020. The Master Plan will transform

Malfa, '89 as the next Head of School at St. Paul's

Broadmead, adding greatly upgraded dementia

School for Girls. She will assume the role on July 1, 2019.

and health and wellness curricula along with the

Ereni is a lifelong educator and school administra-

best-in-class senior living services the residents

tor with 24 years of distinguished service at Roland Park Country School, an independent school for girls

have come to expect.

in kindergarten through grade 12. She has served as head of the Upper School since 2011. She strengthened the curriculum, enhanced the visibility of the school and introduced new programs including a STEM Institute and Foreign Language Certificate.

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OUR TOWN

THE D E TA I L S KEEP THE FUN IN YOUR WEDDING PLANNING

TO SAY THERE'S A LOT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IS A VAST UNDERSTATEMENT. FROM INVITATIONS, TO MUSIC, TO FLOWERS, TO CATERING, THE "TO-DO" LIST CAN SEEM OVERWHELMING. BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT YOUR BIG DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN! If you're feeling a bit paralyzed by what lies ahead, take a deep breath, sit down with your sweetheart and map out three or four elements of your wedding that are truly important to you. Once these key pieces are in place, you'll find it much easier — and less stressful — to knock off all the other items on your wedding day checklist.

Other tips: Set deadlines (and keep them) to help you feel in control. Stay organized by keeping all of your planning info in one place (whether that's a digital file or physical binder).

And delegate, delegate, delegate: Your friends and family are excited and eager to help — so loosen up and let them!

To help jumpstart your planning, we've highlighted four Towson-area establishments that are particularly popular among area couples.

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Copper marble and succulent cake

by Flavor Cupcakery & Bake Shop Alicia Wiley Photography

MLC Designs, Jennifer McMenamin Photography

Grilled Mediterranean shrimp on Meyer lemon foam with watercress puree, The Classic Catering People

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Flavor Cupcakery & Bake Shop, Alicia Wiley Photography

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WEDDING DRESS: ELLA PRITSKER COUTURE 20 E. Timonium Road Suite 312, Timonium, EllaPritsker.com “We design and create a one-of-a-kind dress made just for the future bride’s size, style, timeline and her vision, using the finest textiles and construction techniques to help make a bride’s dreams come true,” says Ella Pritsker, president and creative director.

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WEDDING FARE: THE CLASSIC CATERING PEOPLE 99 Painters Mill Road, Owings Mills, ClassicCatering.com “Through a blend of seasonal ingredients, global flavors, contemporary cuisine and outstanding hospitality, Classic’s name is synonymous with culinary creativity, integrity and service,” notes this woman-owned business, which has earned rave reviews on Wedding Wire.

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FLAVOR CUPCAKERY AND BAKE SHOP 10253 York Road, Cockeysville, FlavorCupcakery.com “We focus on flavor with our cakes and all of our desserts,” owner Shelley Stannard says. “Couples love to have a smaller cake for themselves and then create gorgeous wedding dessert displays with our variety of offerings: cupcakes, French macarons, truffles, pies, cookies and parfaits.”

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INVITATIONS: MLC DESIGNS 403 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MLCDesigns.net “With no pre-selected design templates, color palettes or font lists to choose from, our designs Dress designed by Ella Pritsker

are always completely original and custom,” owner Madeline Comoglio says.

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wedding 'wows!'

MEET THREE LOCAL COUPLES WHO DID IT THEIR WAY ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE

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WEDDINGS ARE LIKE SNOWFLAKES: NO TWO ARE EVER EXACTLY ALIKE. Fortunately, the Towson area offers a dazzling array of vendors and services that make it easy for couples to plan a special day that's chock-full of personal touches. In the stories and photos that follow, you'll meet three pairs of local newlyweds who each did it their way.

01 | Samantha and Connor chose Sugar Bakers in Catonsville for their wedding cake.

02 | The couple held their reception at The Mansion at Valley Country Club.

03 | Invitation suite: You’re Invited by Jan (Columbia) 04 | Exchanging vows at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Towson.

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WEDDING:

SAMANTHA AND CONNOR WALSH

St. Pius X Catholic Church Ever the romantic, Connor Walsh put a lot of time and thought into makRECEPTION:

ing the perfect wedding proposal to his sweetheart, Samantha. It was on a

The Mansion at Valley Country Club

swing he crafted himself that he popped the question. Intent on preserving that moment, Samantha made sure the swing had a prominent place at the

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couple’s wedding reception. Guests could admire it as it hung from a tree

Mixing Maryland (Reception DJ)

on the grounds of the Mansion at Valley Country Club, a popular wedding venue tucked away on Jeffers Road in Towson.

WEDDING PROGRAMS AND SIGNS: Designed by Samantha on Zazzle

Samantha, whose dress came from Allure (with alterations from the Bridal Boutique in Columbia) chose Radebaugh for her flowers and Sugar Bakers in Catonsville for the couple’s three-tiered wedding cake,

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mousse cups and strawberries. As a playful addition to the dessert

Lauren C Photography

menu, Samantha and Connor also offered their guests a selection of treats from Diablo Doughnuts in Baltimore—and a late-night snack of soft pretzels, courtesy of the Mansion.

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KATE MCGRAIN AND ANDREW CAPORASO One look at the gorgeous Gramercy Mansion and its grounds in Greenspring Valley, and Kate McGrain and Andrew Caporaso knew they’d found the ideal spot to celebrate their nuptials.

Gramercy “encompassed our hope for a garden wedding, while also feeling like home,” Kate says.

As they planned their big day, she and Andrew were committed to being as resourceful as possible.

“Obviously, weddings are expensive, so we tried to reduce, reuse and recycle to limit our footprint and costs,” Kate says. “We wanted the focus to be on the moments and people of the day.”

In keeping with that philosophy, Kate turned to Local Color Flowers—a Baltimore-based floral design business that is committed to responsible use of resources, supporting the local economy and promoting neighboring farms—for her flowers.

“While we had mentioned a color palette, since Local Color uses flowers and plants that are local and in season, the bouquets and centerpieces were a surprise the day of!” she says.

The couple’s close friend Justin White officiated, and Baltimore caterer Zeffert and Gold provided the delicious fare, including an ice cream sundae bar “to honor my mom’s mom and brother,” Kate says.

“It was a fun way to have them there in spirit.”

Looking back, the couple couldn’t be happier with the way their wedding unfolded.

“We wanted to savor as much as possible of the day and to have folks be present with us, so we asked for no photos during the ceremony, and we wrote moments into the ceremony to pause and drink it up,” Kate says. “And we had the most fun garden dance party we could have asked for!”

WEDDING AND RECEPTION: Gramercy Mansion, Stevenson HAIR STYLIST: Left: Kate and Andrew took their vows at the picturesque Gramercy Mansion in Greenspring Valley.

Right: Local Color Flowers provided a bouquet that was fresh and in season—and a surprise for Kate.

Kimi Harbaugh MAKEUP ARTIST: Amber Sgueo DJ: Baltimore Premier Event Solutions PHOTOGRAPHER: Maria Linz Photography

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MARAH AND COLIN RADCLIFFE When it came time to pick a venue for their winter wedding reception, Marah and Colin Radcliffe opted for the traditional: the Mansion at Valley Country Club, where both of Marah’s older sisters had celebrated their receptions.

“The staff is amazing to work with, and the venue is so picWEDDING:

turesque and classic. There is a gorgeous spiral staircase, wide

St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville

outdoor porch and beautiful fireplaces,” Marah says. “To top it off, the food was amazing, and everyone raved about the crab cakes.”

RECEPTION: The Mansion at Valley Country Club

The couple also kept it all in the family with their cake topper, using the figurine that had adorned the top of Colin’s parents’ wedding cake. But the younger couple’s cake had a decidedly more

HAIR:

contemporary flair: Ashley's Sweet Beginnings, in Kenilworth

Lisa Kastellorizios

Mall, whipped up a luscious three-tiered vanilla cake with cream cheese icing and raspberry filling, encircled by gold ribbon.

MAKEUP: Makeup by Farren

Another memory Marah will always cherish: “Colin and I both have big families that live in the area, and we wanted to make sure they could be included as much as possible,” she says.

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“My five nieces and nephews were the flower girls and ring

Annabelle Dando Photography

bearers—and they were precious.”

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01 | Marah's dress, from Betsy Robinson in Pikesville, featured a a sweetheart neckline by Justin Alexander.

02 | The picturesque porch at the Mansion at Valley Country Club 03 | Marah’s nieces made for some precious flower girls.

04 | Marah’s flowers, by Radebaugh, “were absolutely stunning.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

hit the ground running TOWSON UNIVERSITY QUARTERBACK TOM FLACCO SHARES HIS PERSONAL PLAN FOR STAYING FIT AND FOCUSED IN 2019 ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY ENP PHOTOGRAPHY

AIM FOR AT LEAST SEVEN HOURS OF SLEEP EACH NIGHT: “I need to wake up most mornings by 6 a.m. to be ready for practice, lifting and team meetings. So I try to make sure I fall asleep by 11 p.m. each night."

DO PLENTY OF STRETCHING BEFORE HITTING THE FIELD FOR PRACTICE OR GAMES: “Stretching is really important for injury prevention. I get a trainer’s massage, focusing on my ankles, and also use a roller for my glutes and calves.”

STAY HYDRATED: “I carry around a big bottle of water all day and fill it up as soon as it empties.”

EAT MORE HOME-COOKED MEALS: “I need to maintain my weight, so I want to do a better job of avoiding fast food.

Fortunately, my mom is close by and happy to share leftovers, and my sister-in-law often invites me over for Sunday dinners.”

Tom Flacco, youngest brother of Ravens QB Joe Flacco, joined Towson University this fall for his final two years of eligibility.

MAKE TIME TO UNWIND: “I try to carve out an hour to relax each night before going to bed—by watching Netflix or a football game."

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TALKING COMPETITION, FAMILY AND LIFE WITH A CROSSFIT LEGEND

ROAD

ABOUT 80 MILES EAST OF NASHVILLE, AMONG THE

Or, it could be the man of the hour himself—whose name

WINDING ROADS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE,

appears throughout his home of Cookeville, from the road that

BETWEEN A BRICK HOUSE AND AN OLD RED BARN,

was named after him (though his dad may joke otherwise) to the

THERE’S A GRAVEL ROAD. It’s easy to miss in the expanse

city limits signs proudly displaying his accomplishment as the

of rolling hills that, in the fall, are colored in leaves of fiery

four-time Fittest Man on Earth: CrossFit legend Rich Froning.

reds, yellows and oranges seemingly from the sunset of a

If you know anything about competitive CrossFit, you

dream. And good luck picking the right one—the rural area

know Rich Froning. You know that he won four back-to-

full of history and a picture of the South is chock-full of them.

back individual CrossFit Games championships from 2011 to

But when you manage to find it and make it just far

2014. You likely know that he won the worldwide Open three

enough up the hill that you feel like you should turn around,

consecutive years. And, if you’ve caught Froning: The Fittest

you’ll be there—though, it’s a toss-up of who you’ll be

Man in History, the 2015 documentary, you’ve intimately fol-

greeted by first.

lowed his uncertain path to a fourth-straight CrossFit Games

It could be Mat Fraser, the three-time CrossFit Games Champion and reigning individual champ, heading home from a morning workout.

championship as a husband and new father.

But what you can’t truly know until you’ve met Rich, who was raised just up the hill from where he and his

It could be Tia-Clair Toomey, the Queensland, Australia,

wife, Hillary, currently live just outside of Cookeville, is

native and two-year reigning CrossFit Games Individual

the pure humility and hospitality the Michigan-born,

Women Champion, doing a sled push on the outer side of

Southern-raised lifelong athlete—who has since traded

the property’s custom-built barn gym.

in competing individually for family time and lower-pres-

It could be Gilligan, the 7-year-old black lab; or Gipper, the

sure team competitions—exudes.

4-year-old Goldendoodle; you can find frolicking around the

In 2010, Rich hit rock bottom, quite literally, with a

picturesque landscape (but whatever you do, Mat warns—

second-place showing in the CrossFit Games. Unable to

laughing, but serious—do not throw the golf ball or rock

complete the formidable rope climb, Rich fell—a moment

Gipper is carrying, or else you’ll be indebted to him for all the

he’ll say marked a pivotal turning point in his professional

games of fetch until the end of time).

career and served as an eye-opening metaphor to his life.

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

“My major downfall was falling off the rope and trying to figure out who I was and what I was doing this for,” Rich says over the sound of weights dropping through his CrossFit Mayhem team’s

“I wasn’t willing to sacrifice being a dad.”

midday workout. “It really brought my faith back into perspective and showed me that CrossFit isn’t what defines me—it’s Christ and my faith.

And that’s why I got the tattoo Galatians 6:14—it really put everything into perspective.”

In the midst of preparing for his 2014 competition, Rich became a father for the first time when he and Hillary adopted their now 4-year-old daughter, Lakelyn—an event that had a large impact on his decision to remove himself from individual competition.

“Stepping away from the individual side, that had to happen. When I was in individual, I was so fixated on competing at the highest level—which you have to be to be the best in the world at anything,” Rich says. “There was no balance in my life, and I saw that. When we were going to have Lakelyn, I was like, ‘you know what, either my fitness and me competing at that level is going to have to give or me being a dad.’ I wasn’t willing to sacrifice being a dad.”

Rich and Hillary, who now have three adopted children: Lakelyn; Trice, whose full name is Richard III; and Harper Violet, Lakelyn’s biological sister, have found some of that seemingly unattainable balance through Rich’s transition team competitions, which have allowed him more of an opportunity to think about training while he’s training and to not think about training while he isn’t.

CONTINUED >

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

Photo by Kelsey Hawkins Photography

“Winning championships is great, but it’s like the next year somebody else wins...

I enjoyed that, but I don’t want that to be what defines me. I want to be known as a good husband, a good father.”

“I get to be present in my life,” he says. “[In individual], even when I was doing other things, I was still thinking about what I needed to do, what I was missing out on.”

short 30-minute workout designed for someone who wants to work out at home or travels with no access to equipment.

Looking toward the future, Rich is in pursuit of moving forward.

Outside of the gym, Rich now spends much of his time

“Winning championships is great, but it’s like the next year

using his experience as a CrossFit champion and exercise

somebody else wins so it’s always different,” Rich says. “I

science degree from Tennessee Tech creating online pro-

enjoyed that, but I don’t want that to be what defines me. I want

gramming for his gym, CrossFit Mayhem, which is located on

to be known as a good husband, a good father. Moving forward

Rich Froning Way.

[is important] for sure—not getting caught up in one thing that’s

Among them are Mayhem Compete, a program for those beginning to take competition seriously or who want to take their

stuck—you’ve got to always be thinking about what’s next and what [you] need to do to grow as a person.”

fitness to the next level; Mayhem Masters, a program for compet-

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itive athletes ages 35-70; What’s Rich Doing, a program offering

For more information about CrossFit Mayhem, access to Rich’s on-

exactly what Rich is doing every day; Mayhem 60, a complete

line programs or the opportunity to train alongside him in Cookeville,

60-minute workout for anyone with a garage gym; and M30, a

visit CrossFitMayhem.com.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE SUE DE PASSQUALE | PHOTOGRAPHY JENNA MACE

Smart Start

ALI TRUE SHARES STRATEGIES TO AVOID INJURY WHILE GETTING FIT

MANY OF US START THE NEW YEAR WITH GOOD INTENTIONS, EAGER TO GET BACK IN SHAPE AND LOSE THOSE STUBBORN POUNDS GAINED OVER THE HOLIDAYS. “But you need to ‘be smarter before you go harder,’” advises Ali True, founder of True Balance Studio in Anneslie.

Too many people jump into hardcore training programs they’re not ready for, she says. The result?

Derailing injuries.

“The biggest reason people drop off from their fitness plans by mid-January is because they’ve gotten hurt, or they’re experiencing pain when they work out,” Ali says. “We all have hurdles that often make our health and wellness not top priority. This takes us further and further from the person we need to be better.

Jumping back into a training program needs to be slow and progressive, to avoid injury. Our bodies change as we get older, the structure of our spine changes, our bodies are less forgiving and more vulnerable. We need to be mindful about how hard we can push and smart about the form this needs to be achieved.”

In the exercises that follow, Ali demonstrates some gentle ways to prevent injury in our quest to get more fit.

Use Band Rows to Improve Posture Driving and excessive sitting at a desk compromise our posture.

Choose a band that is taut enough to challenge the muscles. Wrap the band around a stable object. Hold the handles, pull the hands toward the chest, keep elbows close to the body and squeeze shoulder blades together for 5 seconds.

Release slowly and repeat 10 times.

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Stretch the Chest Using Door or Wall Spending hours looking down at screens can shorten our chest and shoulder muscles. Increasing flexibility takes strain off the neck and may reduce headaches.

Face the wall; raise arm to shoulder height; bend the arm 90 degrees, bring the elbow to the wall, using the wall as resistance, and gently turn away. Maintain light stretch across chest and shoulders for 30 seconds. Repeat on other side.

“We all have hurdles that often make our health and wellness not top priority. This takes us further and further from the person we need to be better. Jumping back into a training program needs to be slow and progressive, to avoid injury.”

Use a Spiky Ball to Massage the Feet Abusing our feet by excessive walking or standing in improper shoes can cause joint misalignment and the arch to flatten. Massaging your foot with a spiky ball increases circulation and reduces the risk of injury from exercise. Sit in a chair or stand, then roll each foot, one at a time, over the ball in any direction. Apply as much pressure as you can tolerate for 30 seconds, two to three times per foot.

Calf Stretches to Reduce Pain Tight calves can lead to pain in the ankles, knees and hips. Stand on a step; drop one heel at a time; reach the heel toward the floor and hold for 30 seconds. Only stretch to a tolerable level. Repeat two to three times on each side.

Strengthen the Gluteus Muscles The glutes are essential for proper alignment of the hips, knees and spine.

Proper alignment reduces pain and injury to the joints. Use a resistance loop band; place the band just above the ankles, feet shoulder-width apart. The band should be taut but not over-stretched. Walk sideways 10 steps then switch directions. Do not drag the foot. Make sure the knees stay in line with the foot and the toes are faced forward throughout the entire movement.

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4 LEON FLEISHER'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Meyerhoff Concert Hall

Conductor

Peter

Oundjian

JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

and

Baltimore’s most celebrated pianist Leon Fleisher team up for a

crowd-pleasing program of Mozart and Brahms with the Baltimore

Symphony Orchestra. BSOMusic.org

15-16

ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 8003 Corporate Drive, Nottingham

Under the umbrella of Sheppard Pratt, Mosaic Community Services

runs a public education program that teaches participants how to identify the risk factors and warning signs of adult mental illness. Two half-day classes from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 15-16.

MosaicInc.org/mental-health-first-aid

21 19TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Baltimore

The parade—which features high school and community bands, honor/ color guards, equestrian units and dance

squads—starts

at

Martin

Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street, proceeds south on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and disbands at Baltimore Street. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. PromotionAndArts.org/ events -festivals/1 9 th - annualdr-martin-luther-king-jr-parade

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JANUARY

25-27 BSO PLAYS RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN Meyerhoff Concert Hall

Jack Everly leads Broadway stars and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in some of the greatest Rodgers and Hammerstein hits. Songs from The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma! and more.

BSOMusic.org

26 PEABODY WIND ENSEMBLE

Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall

Conducted by Harlan Parker, the Peabody

Wind

Ensemble

pres-

ents a varied program of Holst, Hovahaness, Pellegrino and Reed.

Featuring the trombonist Nathan Siler.

Peabody.JHU.edu/event

27 COMMUNITY CONCERTS AT SECOND: VIOLINIST KINGA AUGUSTYN

Second Presbyterian Church

Join

the

award-winning,

Polish-

born and New York-based violinist Kinga Augustyn for her unique program for solo violin, featuring works

by Bach, Kreisler, Paganini and Berio.

Sponsored by Ed and Ellen Bernard.

CommunityConcertsAtSecond. org/concerts.html

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at TowsonLifestyle.com.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

five ke y s t o i n v e s t i n g fo r retirement IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY (OR LATE) TO SECURE YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE

1. DON'T LOSE GROUND TO INFLATION It's easy to see how inflation affects gas prices, electric bills and the cost of food; over time, your money buys less and less. But what inflation does to your investments isn't always as obvious. Let's say your money is earning 4 percent and inflation is running between 3 percent and 4 percent (its historical average). That means your investments are earning only 1 percent at best.

2. INVEST BASED ON YOUR TIME HORIZON Your time horizon is investment-speak for the amount of time you have left until you plan to use the money you're investing. Why is your time horizon important? Because it can affect how well your portfolio can handle the ups and downs of the financial markets.

3. CONSIDER YOUR RISK TOLERANCE

ARTICLE SANDRA L. STOLL, CFP®, AIF PHOTOGRAPHY KEITH SCHNEIDER

Another key factor in your retirement investing decisions is your risk tolerance—basically, how well you can handle a possible investment loss.

There are two aspects to risk tolerance. The first is your financial ability to survive a loss. The second aspect of risk tolerance is your emotional ability to withstand the possibility of loss.

4. INTEGRATE RETIREMENT WITH YOUR OTHER FINANCIAL GOALS Think about establishing an emergency fund; it can help you avoid needing to tap your retirement savings before you had planned to.

5. DON'T PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET Diversifying your retirement savings across many different types of investments can help you manage the ups and downs of your portfolio.

Different types of investments may face different types of risk.

Sandra L. Stoll is First Vice President/ Wealth Management for Scheinker Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. She is located at 145 West Ostend St., Suite 400, S. Baltimore, 21230. Additional members of Scheinker Wealth Advisors are also available to meet at 2800 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 160, Baltimore, 21209.

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