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Here are some of the news articles about Mr Morrow. They are listed newest on top, to the oldest.

John Morrow received the International President's Citation for Outstanding Club Member Morrow awards checks in 'Push-Ups for Peace' campaign
July 02, 2010, 7:33 pm Push-ups for Peace may head to record books
May 1, 2010 John Morrow is attempting a push-up record in May.
April 22, 2010 John Morrow Attempts push-up record. video.
May 2009 Try Something New: By Stephanie De Pasquale
January 2009 Grand Master Morrow
May 2008 At age 56, Morrow still has it.
April 2008 Morrow takes on bed of nails.
Novermber 2007 Morrow makes Ripley's 'Believe It Or Not'
October 2007 Fitness chores performed to help raise money for charities.
January 2007 Leading by Example
January 2006 Morrow Grabs Four 1sts at River City Martial Arts Tourney
November 2006 The way we play: 'Short-term pain, long-term gratification'.
November 2006 A discussion with John Morrow, the new Guiness Record holder for the most back handed push-ups.
August 2006 Pushing up to a record Turned down by Guinness three times, John Morrow is fighting back on the back of his hands.
May 2006 Guinness says his push for a push-up record is impossible.
August 2005 Martial artist finds peace through push-ups.
May 2005 Push-up man hopes third time is a charm.
April 2005 Pushing toward a world record.
April 2005 Martial arts instructor makes second try for push-up record.
October 2004 Whew! 139 push-ups in 60 seconds.
May 2004 Martial-arts instructor to try and break push-ups record.
April 2004 Q-C martial artist wins medals in Mexico.
Febuary 2004 Fasting: Good for the body, good for the soul.
October 2003

Bettendorf fitness fan leads community push-up effort.

By Joe Hutter.

John Morrow is attempting a push-up record in May. A social worker, a retired police officer, a PhD, a plumber, a U.S. Army Reserve sergeant and Bettendorf’s own black belt and world record holder invite you to join them for a lunch hour of push-ups. An hour of what? John Morrow, 58, of Bettendorf, hosts the Hour of Power event at noon every Friday at Morrow’s Academy, 1321 5th Ave., Moline. “Each person finds his or her own number,” Morrow said. “It’s about how many push-ups you can do per minute for an hour.” Morrow’s number is 41. (Others in the group range from 4 to 18 push-ups per minute.) Morrow is out to set a world record for the most pushups by a group of people in one place in one hour — an event scheduled May 1 at St. Ambrose University called Push-ups for Peace. “The Hour of Power” began as our way to prepare for Push-ups for Peace” Morrow said. “But we are having so much fun as a group, we decided to do it every Friday at lunchtime just for fun. We play classic rock from The Doors to The Beatles and have a great time. We’re inviting people to join us and find their own personal power number.” Known as “the village people,” Morrow’s group of five includes Jeanette Gibson, a social worker; Ian Fink, retired Bettendorf police officer; Dr. Dustin Derby from the Palmer College of Chiropractic; John Olvera, a plumber; and Sgt. Terry Timmons, U.S. Army Reserve. In addition to the group record attempt, Morrow is attempting to break a world record set by England’s Paddy O’Boyle. O’Boyle holds the record of doing 1,940 pushups on his wrists in one hour. Morrow is shooting for 2,000. Morrow is fasting 40 days to get mentally and physically ready. Barkley’s Photo and Sands Production will be there to document the record. You can read more about his fitness regimen and fasting at morrowsacademy. blogspot.com. “I’m doing this whole thing to bring to light how important fitness is and to help charity,” he said. Spectators can attend Push-ups for Peace at 2:30 p.m. May 1 in Lee Loman Arena at St. Ambrose University. The entry fee is $1 or 2 non-perishable food items that will go to the Word of Life Food Pantry, Rock Island. The Quad-City Morning Optimist Club is helping John, and all proceeds will go to Kids Against Hunger and for Quad-City Children’s Therapy Center, Moline. For information about Push-Ups for Peace, the Hour of Power or Morrow’s Academy, call Morrow at (309) 764-1929 or visit morrowsacademy.com.