Reason: my coach, "The Beast," has a strong drive to succeed in everything he puts his mind to. he's taken me under his wing, saw the potential in me, even when i didn't see it. i've come a long way, and owe it to him. he put it best when he said, "we chose to walk the path less traveled, and if no one will walk it with us, we walk ALONE." thanks coach for shining new light onto the world of fitness, for being my mentor, and most of all for being my friend. there's no turnin back now!

Reason: she embodies a strong female figure. she brought me into the weight room and introduced me to the world of fitness and the lifestyle that comes with it, helping to fuel the fire and passion in me. i admire her focus and determination. no matter what obstacles may come in her way, she keeps charging forward