SOMA Living August 2024

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH SPONSORED BY BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC ANDREW MASTERLEO

• Treatment and Rehabilitation for Headaches • Neck and Back Pain • Sports and Gym Related Activities • Disc Problems and Neck Problems • Auto Injuries • Pregnancy Related Aches BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Local runner Andrew Masterleo (32yo) of Maplewood is the Athlete of the Month. With a broad smile and positive attitude, he brings serious speed to the SOMA Fox Running Club. If you’re out on the roads of Maplewood before 6 am, you’re likely to see Andrew’s brightly illuminated figure streaking across the horizon. His dedication to training has borne fruit in the past year, with new personal re

cords in the 5 km (Montclair Donut Run), 15 km (Utica Boilermaker Road Race), and Marathon (Baystate Marathon). His biggest performance in an official race came in March, with a scalding time at the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon. His crowning achievement, however, came one week later at the South Moun tain Reservation. Each spring, SOMA Fox Running Club holds a “Reservoir Chal lenge,” encouraging runners to run fast and run often - counterclockwise around the 1.66-mile path encircling the Orange Reservoir. After considerable persuasion, Andrew agreed to race Brian Wysocki (35yo and a long time and top ranked cross country runner) of South Orange for one single circuit. They matched strides for the first half-loop. Brian surged ahead on three separate occasions, with Andrew covering the move each time. The crowd of nearly twenty cheered on as Andrew broke away, winning bragging rights for himself and all of Maplewood until next year.

ABOUT DR. BASS If one word were used to describe Dr. Wayne J. Bass, it would be “community.” As one who has served on the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce for a number of years, Dr. Bass understands the needs of the community and strives to achieve excellence with every appointment. In fact, his business was founded on the principle of excellence in the community in 2006. While there are many chiropractors out there, Dr. Bass is one who truly cares about the well-being of his patients. (973) 378-2277 BASSFAMILYCHIRO.COM 491B VALLEY ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040

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