Category Archives: August 2011

No More Road Blocks

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Robin Finlinson

Regaining his health and easing his mind Name: Richard Crum Age: 57 Resides: Mesa “Running is a way to put more distance between you and death.” Background: Richard Crum grew up in New Mexico. In high school, he set a … Continue reading →

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Have Food Allergies?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Read the Label Since 2006, it has been much easier for people allergic to certain foods to avoid packaged products that contain them, says Rhonda Kane, a registered dietitian and consumer safety officer at the Food and Drug Administration. This … Continue reading →

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Summer Saturday Nights

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Ella Guru

Nighttime is the right time for families at the Desert Museum Some desert dwellers like it hot, but many of the animals at Tucson’s Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum are much like us and prefer to lay low during the day when … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – August, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Cuisinart Whether you’re baking a cake for your kid’s birthday, squeezing fresh juice for breakfast or making your own pasta, Cuisinart’s 7-Quart Stand Mixer will help you achieve perfection every time. The extra-large bowl is sized to handle large portions, … Continue reading →

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Event Calendar Phoenix – August, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

CYCLING September 24 11th Annual Taylor House Century Ride 95-, 65-, 45- and 30-mile rides virtualroster.com (click on Taylor House on left), 928-773-2135 DUs/TRIs/ADVENTURE August 27 Plunge-n-Run Aquathlon Race Series Lake Havasu City active.com, Karen Barnett, 928-855-4887 September 17 “Tri” … Continue reading →

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Family Fun at Arizona State Parks

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Adventures on water and land Visit Arizona State Parks for family activities that keep you and the kids moving while you learn about Arizona’s culture and enjoy its beauty. New ways to exercise with your family and out-of-the-ordinary opportunities await … Continue reading →

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Kill Your Smartphone

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

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 →

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Leap of Faith

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Ann Blanton

Motivated for maximum results Name: Don Yeager Age: 63 Resides: Phoenix “Keeping active makes me feel good, look good and gives me a better frame of mind.” Background: Don Yeager served four years in the Navy during the Vietnam War. … Continue reading →

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Letters – August, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

I work at Honeywell in Phoenix, and I am member of our Honeywell Health & Wellness Center. At the center they make Fitness Plus magazine available to us. I find your magazine to be very informative, but more importantly I … Continue reading →

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Motivating Kids

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Elisa Kinder

Get them running On a recent group run, two women asked me for some fun ideas to motivate their kids to run. They needed something to get their children off the computer and television, and had tried signing them up … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits – August, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Tucson and Phoenix make Petside.com’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Cities List Another reason to give in to your kids’ pleas for a dog The rankings, which take into consideration the number of dog parks and major pet stores, vets per population, … Continue reading →

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No Couch Potato

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Ella Guru

Staying on top of Parkinson’s disease Name: Nate Benedict Age: 67 Resides: Tucson “Never, never, never give up.” — Winston Churchhill Background: Nate Benedict was on the USS Liberty in 1967 during its surprise attack by Israel. “I was in … Continue reading →

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Family Time

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

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 →

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On Your Toes

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sam Smiley

Balancing practice for families Three of my favorite sports — cycling, springboard diving and skiing — demand superior balancing skills. But as a senior athlete I’ve noticed my balancing ability has declined. Good balance allows your body to perform the … Continue reading →

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Just Fishing

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Lori Lippman

Our crazy summer of fires, dust storms, amazing thunder storms and hot temps that kept us inside day after day is almost over. It’s back-to-school time, which can be a relief and bittersweet at the same time. On one hand, … Continue reading →

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Phoenix & Scottsdale’s Fit Families

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

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 →

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The Maricopa Trail — Spear S Ranch Portion

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

The latest addition to The Maricopa Trail Trailhead: Spear S Ranch Trailhead, 41799 N. New River Road Length: 3.5 miles Map: maricopa.gov/parks/MaricopaTrail/default.aspx Contact: Chris Coover, trail manager, 602-506-8719 Trail  description: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors came up with the … Continue reading →

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News Around Phoenix

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Swim, Bike and Run to for AZ’s Children After a successful first year, the 2nd Annual Tri for Acts of Kindness is back on September 17. In addition to the sprint triathlon, this year they are offering a duathlon. All … Continue reading →

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Event Calendar Phoenix – August, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

CYCLING Ongoing Fun, friendly, free bike commuting classes Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee dot.pima.gov/tpcbac, 740-6403 September 24 11th Annual Taylor House Century Ride 95-, 65-, 45- and 30-mile rides Entry forms available at Absolute Bikes or virtualroster.com (click on Taylor … Continue reading →

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Finding Her Way

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Ella Guru

Trying something new was the key Name: Pamela Wilson Age: 29 Resides: Tucson “If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride — and never quit — you’ll be a winner.” — Paul Bear Bryant Background: Pamela Wilson grew up … Continue reading →

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Say This, Not That

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Things Parents and Grandparents Say?That Can Cause Eating and Weight Problems Parents can sometimes forget that they are raising adults, not children. The goal is to equip kids with the skills and increasing responsibility for managing their lives without constant … Continue reading →

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News Around Tucson – August, 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Fitness Plus Magazine

Swim, Bike and Run to for AZ’s Children After a successful first year, the 2nd Annual Tri for Acts of Kindness is back on September 17. In addition to the sprint triathlon, this year they are offering a duathlon. All … Continue reading →

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Tucson’s Fit Families

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Brenda Lee Kozuch

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 →

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