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December 2011
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Author Archives: Brenda Lee Kozuch
Change is Good
When life changes it often happens fast One minute you’re finishing your first marathon, the next your baby turns 1 and then you have a new job. Well, that’s what happened to me anyway. I recently signed on to work … Continue reading
Marathon Memories
I finished 26.2 in New Orleans Running your first marathon is hard, stressful and time consuming. But as I sit here and remember mine six months later, I still smile to myself as I think, “Wow, I ran 26 miles.” … Continue reading
Extraordinary Work
Setting a deadline for a cure Name: Karen Lewkowitz Age: 62 Resides: Paradise Valley “There’s so much we don’t know about breast cancer.” Background: Karen Lewkowitz joined her first fitness club during college at the University of Nebraska in the … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, Fit For Life Tucson, October 2011
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Running Away From Home
Plan and pack right for a successful destination race If you’re an avid runner who has crossed the finish lines of all the big in-town races, it may be time to set your sights on a travel run. Whether it’s … Continue reading
Dealing With Diabetes
Fighting the disease for herself and others Name: Jenna Blusiewicz Age: 31 Resides: Mesa “If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney Background: Jenna Blusiewicz is an Arizona native who loves the water. She was a … Continue reading
Posted in September 2011, Success, Success Phoenix, Success Tucson
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Fast Food
Don’t blame the burger joint Campaigns to ban Ronald McDonald and toys in kid’s meals seem a little out of place to me. I think fast-food restaurants have begun to recognize the obesity problem, and, with pressure from local governments, … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Families, September 2011
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Kill Your Smartphone
Stop looking down and start looking around Chances are you own a smartphone, since more than 30 percent of cell phone users do. If so, you may be missing the chance to interact more with your family. Avoid turning your … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Fit Families
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Family Time
Active families win It’s hard not to be constantly moving when you have kids younger than 18. They need a ride here, have practice over there, need to pick up materials from that place, or need this cleaned, that organized … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Feature Articles
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Phoenix & Scottsdale’s Fit Families
Meet Phoenix’s Abbot Family When they’re active: Together, the family plays tennis, hikes, runs and swims, and they ride bikes and play soccer. Dad Greg runs, weight trains, plays tennis and hikes. Mom Mary Beth runs, weight trains, attends fitness … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Feature Articles
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Tucson’s Fit Families
Meet Tucson’s Brenton Family Rik, 40 • Amy, 38 • Caitlin, 16 • Philip, 14 When they’re active: The Brentons enjoy backpacking, rock climbing, running and cycling as a family. Rik is an avid trail and road runner and mountain biker. … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Feature Articles
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The Pelvic Floor
Don’t ignore this important set of muscles Many of the most embarrassing, and least talked about, health problems arise from weaknesses in the pelvic floor. Both men and women experience conditions caused by a weak or damaged pelvic floor, but … Continue reading
Posted in Health Report, July 2011
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Mom’s Workout
A few ways to pack exercise into your day If you were in Bookman’s recently and saw a woman in the children’s section doing lunges, it was probably me. Balancing on one foot in the checkout line? Me, again. Kegels … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Families, July 2011
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Workaholic Turned Walkaholic
He’s not afraid to put one foot in front of the other Name: Cliff Huffstetler Age: 60 Resides: Oak Creek “To succeed, you have to do.” Background: Cliff Huffstetler makes a mean jambalaya and once worked 80 to 100 hours … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, Fit For Life Tucson, July 2011
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Accidental Immersion
Healing herself led to her success healing others Name: Arlene Corcoran Age: 55 Resides: Tucson “If you train in misalignment, you strengthen the misalignment. If you train in alignment, you strengthen the alignment.” Background: Just 10 years ago, Arlene Corcoran … Continue reading
Posted in July 2011, Success, Success Phoenix, Success Tucson
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Swim Lessons
Start now, continue all year While summer is the most popular time to squeeze a few weeks of swim instruction into the schedule, many swim schools offer year-round lessons, which benefit kids even more. Summer is the season where kids … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Families, June 2011
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2011 Sandal Review
Sandals are important to Arizonans. They aren’t just a summer fashion statement that are packed away in a closet where their rubber soles dry out and their snappy straps wilt. Soutwesterners wear their sandals year-round, which means a $2 drugstore … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, June 2011
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Master Swimmer
Daily workouts in and out of the pool Name: Fred Klein Age: 95 Resides: Saddlebrooke “After winning the nationals, I thought I’d slow down, but my wife said, ‘Are you crazy?’” Background: Originally from Yonkers, New York, Fred Klein lived … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Tucson, June 2011
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Warm, Welcoming Waters
Naturally heated, mineral-rich hot springs You know how good slipping into a hot bath or shower after a workout or long hike feels, so imagine soaking in a naturally heated hot spring filled with mineral-rich water. Whether it’s a developed … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, June 2011
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Two Kids in Jeep
Surviving a long road trip Unlike most road trips that my husband and I have taken during our years together, for our spring break trip to Southern Utah we knew we’d have to make a plan. No more making decisions … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Families, May 2011
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Travel Headaches
Don’t let brain pain ruin your vacation When you’re traveling, the last thing you want to delay your fun is a headache. They can come on suddenly, and be debilitating enough to lay you out with a cool cloth draped … Continue reading
Posted in Health Report, May 2011
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One Moment at a Time
Fighting emotional and physical challenges Name: Claudia Ward Age: 48 this month Resides: Chandler “So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit, it’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.” —Anonymous Background: Claudia Ward began running as … Continue reading
Posted in April 2011, Success, Success Phoenix
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Want to Lose Weight? Run
Running—cardio, really—strips off fat A good friend of mine once said, “If you want to lose weight, run.” I carried that sentence with me for years. When it came time to strip the weight I gained carrying my second child, … Continue reading
Posted in April 2011, Fit Families
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2011 Sunglasses Review
A shade for every reason Every year when the sunglasses start coming in for our annual review, we wonder how it’s possible that one, there are so many companies making sunglasses specialized for every sport, and two, these companies continue … Continue reading
Posted in April 2011, Feature Articles
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Armed and Camping
Learn the rules of shooting in the forest Last summer, we strapped our two children into their car seats, properly inflated our tires, packed our first-aid kit and camping gear, and headed to Prescott for some quiet time in the … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Families, March 2011
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Do You Like Via Ferrata?
This controversial way of getting to the top is making its way to the States If you’ve climbed Picacho Peak, you’ve experienced via ferrata. While it seems to be gaining popularity around the world, it’s an unwelcome practice for some … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, March 2011
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Flying High
He’s jumped more than 2000 times and isn’t done yet Name: Mike Coffey Age: 57 Resides: Tucson “Peace in blue skies.” Background: Though Mike Coffey has had some setbacks—surgery to unblock his carotid artery after a near stroke, knee and … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Tucson, March 2011
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Heart Health
Sugar, smoke, vitamin D and hugs When it comes to matters of the heart, most of the basic advice you’ll receive to keep it healthy and strong is the same: eat healthy and exercise daily. But there may be a … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, February 2011
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The Reality of Losing 200
This biggest loser contestant didn’t win, but lost big Name: Jessica Delfs Age: 27 Resides: Tucson “Who knew life could change so drastically in six months. I’m so excited for the next chapter in life now. Who’s coming with me?” … Continue reading
Posted in February 2011, Success, Success Phoenix, Success Tucson
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Walking Breaks
It’s important to slow down once in a while While training for my first marathon, I’ve gathered the opinions of many runners—experts and novices. Almost all that have completed that elusive 26.2 encouraged me to walk often while training and … Continue reading
Posted in February 2011, Fit Families
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