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Husband, father, triathlete, fitness mentor, personal trainer, author, and above all, Wellness Crusader—health and…](https://blog.gymsource.com/trainer-spotlight-erik-hajer-newton-ma) ## [Jul 29th, 2014 TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Jones Parker | Gainesville, VA Donna Jones Parker is the perfect combination of fitness training, physiology knowledge, and renowned motivation for athletes of all abilities. 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