And The Winner Is...

By: Alison Cardoza • Photography by Matt Johnson • Sponsored 

The undeniable competitiveness between Mike Carroll and Lorna Segall is one of the main reasons these two have achieved many of their personal fitness goals. As their personal trainer, I have created fun challenges that test both their endurance and strength. Their playful and competitive banter with each other has kept exercise fun and has shed a whole new light to the term, “exercise.” They truly inspire others at Milestone with their enthusiasm. 

Lorna and Mike met each other at spin class at Baptist Milestone. Mike, 66, and Lorna, 47, may seem like an unlikely duo, but they share a remarkable connection, one that transcends their physical differences and 19-year age gap as they both thrive on competitive energy and mutual support. “You don’t have to spend much time around him to understand why he’s known as the Mayor of Milestone, “ says Lorna. “He knows everyone, and, more importantly, everyone genuinely enjoys being around him - and for good reason. I once asked his wife, Anne, what first made her fall in love with Mikey, and without hesitation, she said, “He made me laugh from the moment I met him, and he continues to do so to this day.” His ability to bring joy to those around him extends far beyond his family. Mike has a way of lifting the spirits of everyone he meets, and I truly believe his humor is a major part of what makes Milestone feel like home. 

Mike has a fun competitive streak that has pushed me to try things I never imagined attempting. The Stairmaster challenge was a beast (120 floors in 12 minutes), but incredibly rewarding. The rowing challenge nearly broke me—until, on one of the hardest days, Mike literally stopped what he was doing just to walk over and cheer me on to the finish line. That extra encouragement made all the difference, and I won the challenge that day (3500 meters in 15:55). But more than any fitness goal, Mike introduced me to a remarkable community of friends at Milestone. Thanks to him, I’ve built connections with people who inspire and support me—not just in the gym, but in life. He even took me to my very first UL football game (courtesy of his season tickets), making sure I got the full Louisville experience. It’s not just about great workouts—it’s about great people, great friendships, and a sense of well-being that goes far beyond the scale. In the end, true wellness isn’t just about physical strength; it’s about the strength of the community and the heart behind it,” says Lorna. 

Lorna was instrumental in getting Mike set up for personal training and that is how they really got to challenge each other. “It started with how fast we could do 100 floors on the Stairmaster. We then went to the rowing machine to get 3500 meters in 16 minutes,” says Mike. “We both checked in with each other with positive encouragement. We have held each other accountable. Lorna is always so positive it makes it easy to do the hard work in the gym. Just as important, our friendship in the gym has led to doing things outside of Milestone with our spouses on several occasions,” says Mike.

Both have achieved success with lowering their body fat mass, increasing their muscle mass, and increasing their water intake. Hard work and motivation get results- especially if you hold each other accountable and keep the competition fun! 

Alison Cardoza - BS Exercise Science and Sports Medicine with a minor in Health Promotions from University of Louisville. ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitour Group Exercise Instructor at Baptist Health Milestone Wellness Center. Former UofL Ladybird and NFL Colts Cheerleader.