RecWell Stories
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Katie Chmelik
"I have had a passion for fitness since high school. I love the feeling of accomplishment it gives me. As I've grown, fitness and running has become a source of self care and alone time, helps me manage my stress and anxiety, and helps me stay..."
Zach McCurdy
"I had to learn how to be active "outside of the gym." While I may not get to the gym as much as I like, I can still be active in other ways. Taking my dog for a walk and playing disc golf have provided me other ways to stay active..."
Meagan Saxton
"When I was younger, I was active in sports, but I hated running. After college, I became bored with doing what I had always done: YouTube workout videos and using an elliptical. I started to run on the treadmill instead. I decided to challenge myself..."
Katie Jourdan
"Recreation & Wellness takes so many forms and I think that pursuing a lifestyle of health and well-being has afforded me so many opportunities to be an adventurer. I have had opportunities to hike to Machu Picchu, work through a panic attack..."
Alan Carter
"I participate with Recreation & Wellness as a means to find likeminded people who are striving to improve themselves. The programs provide amazing resources, but a byproduct was the networking and connection-making with those that attended as well..."
Jessica Phillips
"Worrying about judgment as an older nontraditional student was my fear and excuse for staying out of the gym for over a decade! I am in the best shape of my life and have gained immense self-esteem! I sleep better, my depression / anxiety is gone..."
Conrad Frank
"A lot of my success with fitness was to reduce my stress levels and help with back/neck issues from high school sports. The expansion of the Rec Center after my freshman year really helped with crowding with free weights, so we didn't have to wait in..."
Ayana Fair
"I participate in Recreation & Wellness because I love playing volleyball; it is a great stress reliever. Having a place where I can just have fun and play a good game of volleyball makes life better..."
Taylor Blackburn
"Participating in Recreation & Wellness programs allows me to take a break from studying and enjoy a run around the track or a cardio workout downstairs. I also love cheering on my friends at IM games..."
Cassie Campbell
"When I started school at Grand Valley, I became more interested in fitness and creating a balanced lifestyle. Working out everyday has became the best stress relief for me and provides "me time" for me away from school work. My favorite part..."