Atlanta, I’m not playing this month. I had to have a “gut check” with myself. No matter your fitness level, sometimes we get too comfortable. Yes, I put myself in that group. Life happens and things happen — it’s about what you are going to do to change the outcome! The backdrop for the training this month will be the lovely Piedmont Park. Please take into account that it’s very hot this summer, so make sure you drink lots of water before, during and after the workout. Push yourself, but make sure you are smart about it. As with any workout or exercise routine, consult a doctor before getting started. Let’s Go!

-MJ

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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