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Health Hero Jeff Clark profiled By Misty Bell
Truckers News contributing editor Carolyn Mason is quoted in the article. The piece also references Truckers News’ continuing program to help drivers adapt healthier lifestyles. Clark, 50, has completed six marathons, while maintaining a Midwest route Sunday through Friday. “The healthier you are, the more alert you are,” Clark tells Runner's World. “And that helps when you’re driving 700 miles in one haul. Driving is like running long. You need endurance for it.” Runner's World Senior Editor Katie Neitz says she believes this is the first time a trucker has ever been featured in the magazine. "When I heard about Jeff Clark, I thought it would be a great story to share with our readers," she says. "I think that Jeff is inspiring -- the nature of his job makes it difficult to fit in training and to make healthy food choices. The fact that he has been able to overcome these challenges and successfully complete marathons is pretty incredible. ... I also think it's wonderful that Jeff is making an effort to educate his peers and to help break the stereotype that truckers are unhealthy and unfit." First featured in the March 2008 issue of Truckers News as part of the magazine’s Fit for the Road series, Clark was chosen as the 2008 Health Hero because of his dedication to helping other truckers get fit and his personal fitness achievements. You can read his tips for getting healthier here. Runner's World is a monthly magazine dedicated to helping runners of all ages and abilities achieve their goals. Check back for a direct link to the Jeff Clark article when it is posted. Truckers News will expand its Fit For the Road offerings in 2010, with redesigned monthly features on important health topics, a new Web site dedicated to truckers' health and new ways for drivers to get involved. See the December issue for further details. |
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