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Reader correspondence and editorial submission are welcome. Athens MOVE reserves the right to edit or reject any material contributed. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without express written consent of the publisher. Athens MOVE Magazine reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason.

Athens MOVE Advisory Council and Community Partners

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Becky GalvinYWCO

Marketing Director/Fitness

Coordinator

April & Michael WilliamsWOW Boot Camp

Founders and Workout Warriors

Robert MilesUGA Athletic Department

Director of CHAMPS/

Life Skills Program

KaDee HoltAthens Community Council

on Aging

Outreach Coordinator

Kelly WhiteFirst American Bank & Trust

Company

First Vice President

Dr. Bryan McCullickUGA College of Education

Professor of Kinesiology

Ruth E. SiegfriedInVision Human Services

Founder and President/CEO

EDUCATION

Anisa Sullivan JimenezClarke County School District

Director of Public Relations &

Communications

Jon WardClarke Central High School

Athletic Director

David SmithMadison County High School

Health & PE Teacher

Jamie CollinsworthComer Elementary School

Health & PE Teacher

Patricia HarrisonOconee High School

Health & PE Dept Head

Michael TountasakisNorth Oconee High School

Health & PE Dept Head

Don ChuboffAthens Academy

Upper School PE Dept Head

Veta New, Ph.D. Oglethorpe County School System

Superintendent

Steve CummingsAthens Christian School

Headmaster

Will MayerMonsignor Donovan

Catholic High School

Athletic Director

SPORTS/PARKS& RECREATION

Dante TrevinoOconee Soccer Alliance

Director of Coaching

Jonathan FogginAthens Bulldog Swim Club, Head

Age Group Coach/ Athens Clarke

Dolphin Swim Team, Head Coach

John GentryOconee Parks & Recreation

Director

Elyse GilesAthens YMCA

Fitness Director

Clay ChappellUS Junior Golf Association

Founder/Head Coach

Pam ReidyACC Leisure Services

Director

Katina BuffaOconee Gymnastics Center

Executive Director

David CroweWinter Bike League

Long Time Participant

Julie EvansClarke County School District

Adapted PE Teacher/ Special

Olympics, Local Coordinator

Cassidy CarsonStudio Dance Academy

Owner/Instructor

Randy McElweeAmerican Black Belt Academy

Director

HEALTH ANDNUTRITION

Mike PilcherAthens Regional Medical Center

Associate Director

Corporate Communications

Avery McLeanSt. Mary's Health Care System

Director

Marketing & Public Relations

Karen SimmonsEarth Fare

Community Relations Coordinator

Emma Laing, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.UGA Department of Foods and

Nutrition

Assistant Research Scientist

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.Athens Orthopedic Clinic

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports

Medicine

Jimbo WoodHorizon Physical Therapy

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Kendra Houghton, M.Ed., C.H.E.S.Wellness Coordinator

Unifi ed Government of Athens-

Clarke County

Dr. Kip MatthewsAK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Sport & Performance Psychologist

Tara Merritt, M.D.Performance Pediatrics & Sports

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Healthy Lunch…Healthy You!

How do we make a healthier lunch that is inexpensive, quick and easy to make, and delicious? Caroline

Ward has some great lunch suggestions for school and work.

Healthy Meals that Help Others

Buy a fully-prepared, healthy and nutritionally balanced meal for yourself, and Open Hand will

give one to someone that is sick, elderly or shut-in.

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F E A T U R E A R T I C L E S

Equestrian Sports:“A Magical Experience”

There is nothing like training and competing with a horse for your

teammate. It is physically demanding, but the bond between you and your horse and the experience you share

are unsurpassed.

Backyard Sports Arena

You don’t have to drive to the nearest park or arena to get active.

Your own backyard can be your playground! Try a new yard sport

now that the summer days are cooling down.

RECREATION

18SPORTS

811 Team on the MOVE

12 Picture Perfect

14 Steps and Strides

16 Athlete on the MOVE

21 Resource Directory

22 Adaptive MOVES

24 Find Your MOVE

26 Senior MOVES

28 Community Calendar

33 Paws to Play

34 School MOVES

36 Nutrition Tips

37 Kids’ MOVES

38 Brain Waves

42 Kids' Fiction

44 Inspiring MOVES

45 Making a Difference

46 Hall of Fame

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1ST EVER DAWG CRAWLDo you like to run, climb over and crawl under things? Then you are going to love the fi rst ever Dawg Crawl for kids. At 10 a.m. Saturday, September 14, you can join hundreds of kids aged four to 13 years old at Athens Academy for a fun-fi lled morning. All the kids will be divided into age groups and will race through a specially-designed obstacle course (several times)! T-shirts, prizes, and awards will be presented, and everyone is guaranteed to have a great time.

Hosted by The Omni with support from Athens MOVE and Athens Academy, the Dawg Crawl has three primary goals: (1) To offer a unique, exciting event where kids can run, climb, crawl, and have fun, (2) To raise awareness about childhood obesity and the physical and emotional health risks it can cause, and (3) To donate the proceeds from the Dawg Crawl to the Athens Regional Medical Center Diabetes Education Services to fi ght diabetes and other obesity-related medical conditions.

For more information about this event, go to www.theomniclubathens.com.

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ATHENS MOVE NEW MOVES

FLEET FEET SPORTSFleet Feet Sports at 1694 South Lumpkin Street is now open. Owner Dustin Shinholser is an Athens native and has a lot of knowledge of running and running gear. After college, it was his dream to come back to Athens and build the running community, and he is certain that Fleet Feet can do just this. The trained staff will not only fi nd the right shoe for your foot based on bone structure and foot strike, but they can also offer training tips tailored to your needs.

Fleet Feet gear isn’t only for runners, though. Finding a shoe that is fi tted to match your foot’s biomechanics is also useful for walkers or anyone that spends a lot of time on their feet. Some of the brands that you will fi nd are Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike and Saucony. The proper shoe for you shouldn’t feel like it needs to be ‘broken in.’ According to Shinholser, it should feel comfortable right out of the box. Other than specialty gear, Fleet Feet also plans to offer a beginner training program called No Boundaries, which encourages people to walk and run. They also want to host group runs that would begin at their Five Points location.

If you’re interested in any of these products or services, drop by during their store hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

NEW MOVES section helps announce new places, activities and organizations in the area. If you have something NEW you would like to share with

Athens MOVE readers, email the information to [email protected].

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The ability to work together can be one of the most benefi cial attributes to any team. The Oconee County Little League baseball team proved this with their recent successes, winning the District and State Tournaments. Coach Saxon attributes their success in the tournaments and their third place fi nish at the SE State Championship to the camaraderie of the team. This issue’s Athlete on the Move would also agree that teamwork is the key to success. Henry Dwyer, a cross country and track runner and recent graduate of Athens Academy, believes that their win at the state championship is a result of the whole team’s hard work. Read these success stories on pages 13 and 16.

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EQUESTRIAN SPORTS: “A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE”

One of our MOVE National Advisory Council

members, Ruth Siegfried, got the ‘horse

gene’ in her family and now competes as an

eventer regionally in nationally recognized competitions. When we asked

her to share a couple of sentences about why someone should consider getting into

equestrian sports, she was quick to answer, “They are a fantastic way to have fun, spend

time outdoors, and have a great relationship with the most wonderful animals on earth!

There is nothing like galloping a horse, jumping over obstacles, rounding the barrels or

poles, riding the trails, or competing in the show ring. In no other sport do you have the

opportunity to work as a team with your horse, and it is a magical experience! Go for it!”


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We caught her enthusiasm and sought out some Athens area equestrians to tell us more about their sports. Leslie Nor-ris, owner of Dublin Downs Equestrian Facility, was quick to share her own love of horses and the variety of activities that equestrians enjoy.

Leslie’s mother, Beverly Corey, had horses when Leslie was a small child and, at the age of five, Leslie started riding. Eventually, she began working with working at a thor-oughbred racehorse farm near Mansfield, GA, exercising the horses, staying involved in 4H, and showing her own horses. Over the past 20 years, Leslie has boarded and trained horses and taught riding, and she now teaches in the UGA riding program. “Our emphasis is on the sport of eventing,” says Leslie, which comprises the three dis-ciplines of dressage, cross country jump-ing, and stadium jumping. We also com-pete in local hunter/jumper shows.”

Equestrian sports promote activity and fit-ness in a number of ways. In addition to the muscle tone and core strength needed to stay in balance with a moving animal and not hinder his ability to perform the job re-quired, there are all of the tasks needed to care for and maintain a horse. Grooming, tacking, untacking and cooling your horse after riding … all of these take muscle and cardio strength as well as agility.

Equestrian sports are considered ‘lifetime sports’ because children and adults alike can get involved and stay active as long as they want. Leslie explains, “We start chil-dren as young as five years old in abbrevi-ated lessons. Children at that age usually do not have the attention span to ride more than about 20 to 30 minutes, but the rest of the lesson is devoted to learning basic safety. Age seven or eight seems to be the optimal age to seriously start children in a riding program, so students at Dublin Downs range from age five to 60+. There are people competing in equestrian sports into their 50s, 60s and beyond. It really is a sport for all ages.”

Getting Started in Equestrian Sports

There’s a difference between ‘having hors-es’ and ‘being a horse person,’ according

to, well, ‘horse people.’ Thus, folks who want to get involved in equestrian sports should do their homework. According to Leslie, “Our mission at Dublin Downs is to provide a safe, accessible environment for people of all ages to learn to ride, and also, to learn all aspects of horse care. We want our students and owners to love the horses from the ground up. It’s not just about get-ting on a horse and riding. It’s much more than that.”

To learn more about horses in general and equestrian sports specifically, here are some things you and your family will need to know:

Find a safe, reputable, professional facil-ity, by asking employees and customers at feed stores and tack stores, and contact your local pony club (www.ponyclub.org).

Be prepared to work hard. It takes dili-gence and sweat and patience to learn and be good at equestrian sports.

You can ‘lease’ a horse until you’re sure

you want to own one. Take some lessons

before you commit to a specific horse and/

or to the sport.

Plan to purchase properly-fitting

equipment and clothing:

• Helmet

• Breeches

• Riding boots

• Tack

One of the Dublin Downs riders practicing the day before the FENCE horse trials in Tryon, NC.


Remember that there are horse events for all different types of rid-ing. Dublin Downs, for instance, teaches English disciplines, but whether you’re interest is trail riding, endurance, Western riding or others (there are too many to list here!), there is something for ev-eryone who wishes to be part of the experience being with a horse!

OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

It’s important to remember that when you first get involved with horses, you’ll need to be patient, to learn the basics and proper position and balance on the horse before you start trying to do more advanced riding. As stated earlier in this article, it takes good muscle tone and core strength to be able to balance and control your riding aids.

Says Leslie, “We sometimes get students who have learned to jump fences before they can maintain an independent position on the horse. This leads to the horse bearing the brunt of the rider’s mis-takes. Being patient and achieving a good skill set means that you can be true partner with your horse, and that is a wonderful feeling.”

Also, you should be sure you’re looking for the horse you need, ver-sus the one you want. There is nothing worse than seeing an inex-

perienced rider on an inexperienced horse. Novice riders need safe horses that have been trained for their intended job, so always take an experienced horse person with you when trying horses for sale.

ABOUT HORSE LOVE

Horses are amazing creatures. They allow us to ride them and at times feel as though we have wings. That is why it is so important to respect this special gift they give us … allowing us to climb on their backs and gallop away. Beyond the physical fitness we gain from riding, horses infuse our lives with joy, enhance self-esteem, and teach empathy. What wonderful gifts!

If you love horses, you should be involved in equestrian sports. The beauty of the animal … the power and brilliance is something to behold. For Leslie, it’s about seeing her students succeed, not just in the show ring, but when they ‘get’ a concept they have been struggling with, or reach a goal they never thought possible. “I have a student who is in her mid-50s,” says Leslie. “When she started riding three years ago, she thought she might never do more than walk on a horse. Now she owns a horse with whom she is jumping courses and showing. And another student has moved up several levels in the 18 months she has been with me. She is ready to move toward a younger, more brilliant horse. These achievements make me happy!”

SOME FINAL THOUGHTS

Leslie was quick to point out that inactivity is completely alleviated when a kid finds a connection with a horse. Children and adults alike will make time to exercise when it’s with a horse they love. And the benefits of therapeutic riding for children with disabilities has been proven beyond a doubt. Check out our article in the December 2012 digital issue found at www.athensMOVE.com

For more information about Dublin Downs Equestrian Facility, con-tact Leslie at 706-207-8542 or [email protected]. To learn more about eventing, visit www.useventing.com.

I've been a multi-sport athlete since I was a kid, but since I was a child I wanted to ride horses. Once I went away to college, I figured out how

to get involved with equestrian sports, and have never looked back! When I first started in Eventing (also known as Horse Trials, or 3-Day

Eventing, or the Equestrian Triathlon), I got hooked on the precision of dressage, the teamwork of stadium jumping, and the thrill of

cross-county jumping. Now, at the age of 60, I am still learning and getting better all the time. It's never too late to pursue your dreams, and I'm

having the most fun of my life!

Ruth Siegfried, MOVE National Advisory Council Member

KIDS’ VIEWSDid You Know …

Horses have been around in some form or another for at least 50 million years!There are about 75 million horses in the world.Horses can’t breathe through their mouths.Arab horses have 17 ribs (all other horses have 18), five lumbar vertebrae (other horses have six) and 16 tail vertebrae (other horses have 18). Horses sleep between two and three hours per day. Only 45 minutes of this sleep time is spent lying down.



By now, you may have heard about the Oconee County Ages 9-10

Little League All-Stars and their incredible success this summer on the baseball fi eld! They had an amazing run, fi rst winning the District Tournament and then – for the fi rst time in Oconee history – they won the State Tournament, which is typically dominated by teams from Columbus and Warner Robins. With their win at State, they advanced to the SE States Championship held in West Virginia a few weeks ago. They didn’t win but they did really well and fi nished third.

This team’s success was not because they had one star player. “It was a team effort that got them there,” said Coach Saxon. Coach Saxon chose these 12 elite players not only because of their individual skills but also because of their collective talent, work ethic, and team attitude. Although the boys all knew each other, they had played on different teams during the regular spring season. When the All Star team was formed, they quickly became one team that worked hard and played well together. Coach Saxon attributes much of their success to a well-balanced team that worked hard and “really stuck it out” to the very end of every game and every tournament.

Coach Saxon also acknowledges that none of their success would have been possible without the support of the parents and community. “The support from our parents was just unbelievable,” said Saxon. One of

the most important things the coach told

his players after the season ended was “go

home and hug and thank your parents for

all they do for you.”

Coach Saxon and the team were also

really grateful to the Oconee community

that came together to raise money for

their travel to West Virginia. It’s inspiring

to see what can be accomplished with

the collected efforts of players, coaches,

parents and the community. Now let’s see

how we can do the same thing for all sports

and young athletes!

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PICTURE PERFECT

Evan Durden sporting Jon Stinchcomb's Super Bowl ring at the Countdown to Kickoff event at UGA.Placed 1st All-Around 6 year old age division at the Snowfl ake Classic.

Gabriel Peryam is a local 12-year-old who recently won the world title for his division in Muay Thai at the International Kickboxing Association World Classic.

Camp Kelley at the Y - Photo by Lisa CrumleyGreg Morin receiving 3rd Place at the Torture Trail 10K in Eatonton GA, Time: 51:07

Georgia native Mitch Foster and girlfriend / cycling partner Liz Sanders reach the Mississippi River at the end of the seven-day, 500-mile RAGBRAI

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Evan Durden sporting Jon Stinchcomb's Super Bowl ring at the Countdown to Kickoff event at UGA.

Mary Laing - Paddleboarding Annika Bonds ... shark time! - Gulf of Mexico 2013 Charlie Laing - Enjoying time on the water

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2013 Madison County Alumni Raider softball game.- Photo by Dallas Bordon, Madison County Journal

The 31st Annual Coach Mike's Health Run, held at the Y, had 190 5K runners and a dozen Fun Run participants. - Photo by Lisa Crumley Scrimmage of Oconee Soccer Alliance Girls U14 vs Girls U16

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DON’T RUN FROMRUNNING!A

s a sport, running goes back to at least 490 BC, when a ‘day-runner’ named Pheidippides reportedly ran 149 miles to warn the Spartans of the Persians landing in the city of Marathon. This story is the

origin of the 26.2 mile race now known as the marathon, fi rst run in the modern Olympic Games in 1896. Running can be intimidating. Many see it as more of a hassle or a chore than an enjoyable experience, especially marathons (or, even more so, a 149-mile run). For me, running has always been something more than some sort of torture disguised as exercise in the hot summer Georgia sun.

When I was eight years old, my dad signed me up for the Peachtree Road Race Junior. Since that day, during which I struggled to complete a 3K jog, running has been my pas-sion. It became something I could enjoy with family and friends while maintaining physical fi tness. Casual running with my dad turned into competitive running in high school, and eventually collegiate racing as a member of the cross country and track team at UGA.

Running isn’t just for competition, though. As Henry Dwyer, this month’s Athlete on the MOVE (see page 16), says, “There is a place in running for everybody.” Whether you’re a casual runner who enjoys the social and physical fi tness aspect, or a competitive runner who enjoys the thrill of race day, there IS a place for you in this sport.

Running gives you the opportunity to unwind from a long day at school or work and enjoy alone time or time socializing with friends, and it also has many health benefi ts:


by Lindsey Ebert,editorial intern for Athens MOVE

• Increased lung function

• Boosted immune system

• Lower risk of breast cancer

• Reduced risk of heart attacks

• Weight loss

Running also has potential psychological benefi ts. Achieving goals can help you build self-confi dence. Stress relief and eliminat-ing depression are also possible outcomes of lacing up and getting out the door.

Still not sold on the idea of running for fun? Don’t worry. We all have to start some-where. Walking is a great alternative and can even become a lifetime activity. Walk-ing has the lowest dropout rate of any other physical activity and has many of the same positive physical and psychological benefi ts as running, such as:

• Reduced risk of diabetes

• Reduced risk of stroke

• Lower chances of developing dementia

• Lower cholesterol

If the health benefi ts aren’t enough to get you running or walking, consider the

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potential social aspect. Some of my best friends are the teammates that I have had throughout the years and have run count-less miles with. Finding a consistent running or walking partner or group can help hold you accountable while also making this form of exercise more enjoyable. Even walking the dog can be a great way to get out and meet new people!

Athens Road Runners provides a commu-nity for runners of all ages and abilities. You can join group runs or even receive personal coaching by visiting their website, www.ath-ensrr.org. Athens Road Runners, new Fleet Feet located at Five Points in Athens, and UGA also have recreational running clubs.

Running and walking are the simplest and oldest forms of exercise out there and have countless benefi ts. All you need is a pair of shoes and the motivation to get started. For more tips and tricks involving every level of running and walking, make sure you’re reading Steps and Strides in every issue of Athens MOVE!

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If you have more than one child in school, your family may have an extra copy of Athens MOVE. Don’t let it go to waste. Help get other people MOVING by

giving it to a friend, co-worker, neighbor or family member who does not have a child in elementary or middle school. From young adults to senior citizens,

there are great articles and information for everyone in Athens MOVE.

If you run out of extra copies to share, then tell them about our great website, www.AthensMOVE.com, where they can read all the articles, see more photos

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HENRYDWYER

Henry Dwyer from Athens Academy has

played many sports over the years,

including lacrosse, soccer, baseball,

basketball, swimming, and tennis. He

played tennis in Atlanta for fi ve years,

but in eighth grade decided to start running to stay in

shape. After having some success, he soon found that

running was a better fi t for him. According to Henry,

“It’s an easy sport to see improvement, just always

trying to get that better time. It really taught me self-

motivation. I just loved it. It’s a very graceful sport and

one of the most basic of all sports.”

Running track and cross country proved to be a good fi t for Henry. His senior year

at Athens Academy, the cross country team won the Class A state meet, which he

attributes to the camaraderie and hard work of the team under head coaches Tom

Pee and Geoffrey Walton, and assistant coach Neville Anderson.

For track, Henry’s favorite event was the mile (he holds the Georgia Class A record

time of 4:10); he is state champ at the 800-meter (his personal best is 1:54); he

holds school records in the mile, 800- and 3200-meter, 4x400-meter relay, sprint

medley relay, distance medley relay, 4x800-meter relay, 4x1600-meter relay, and

5K; he was also named Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Henry also maintained an overall GPA of 3.7 while taking all honors and some AP

courses. He will attend UGA this fall and will run cross country and track. “I’m

excited to be a part of a rising program and the fi rst recruiting class of Coach

[Patrick] Cuniff,” said Henry. During his running career there, he hopes to one

day score at the national meet. Henry is looking forward to his UGA experience,

where he plans to study biology.


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“It’s an easy sport to see improvement, just always trying to get that better time. It really taught me

self-motivation. I just loved it. It’s a

very graceful sport and one of the most basic of all sports."

Photo by Jason Byrne

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As summer winds down and the hot Georgia days become a little cooler, take advantage of the fabulous weather by trying out new games and activities that can be set up right in your own back yard. From badminton to horseshoes, you are sure to fi nd something that everyone enjoys. Looking for a new outdoor activity with a little more action? Flag football is growing in popularity and there are recreational teams right here in Athens! Check out page 24 for more on this exciting game.

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RECREATION ZONE FEATURE

How much do you know about these traditional yard

games, all of which, btw, were probably fi rst played

somewhere other than the U.S.?1. What’s the offi cial name of

the arches you send your croquet balls through?

2. Which is older, the hacky sack or the microwave oven?

3. Where do people think tetherball was invented (no one really knows for sure)?

4. What is the name given to the small white or yellow ball in bocce?

KIDS’ VIEWS

Answers: 1. Wicket 2. The microwave (1946) is older than the hacky sack (1972). 3. Russia 4. Jack

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MAKE YOUR YARD THE NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS ARENA!W

hat we call ‘yard sports’ were probably invented the fi rst time a Neanderthal kid kicked a rock out of the way while walking to the cave next door, inventing kickball and starting a whole new variety

of activities that are inexpensive, easy to learn, and provide hours of fun for children and adults alike!

Did you know that humans grow the fastest between ages three and 12 than any other time in our entire lives!? Especially during these formative years, playing outside with friends can boost your overall health, self-confi dence, problem-solving and concentration abilities, and socialization skills. Oh, and it’s just plain fun!

Sunshine isn’t just enjoyable, it’s really good for you. (We always recommend using sun-screen and staying hydrated. In fact, you can read more about that in our Nutrition Tips on page 36 in this issue.) Sunshine is a natural way for our bodies to get Vitamin D, which helps keep our heart healthy and protects against depression, obesity, some learning and behavior disorders, and more. Plus, being in the fresh air rejuvenates and invigorates us, and it just plain smells good, too. Think of the scents of newly-mown grass, budding roses, fl owering trees, and pungent evergreens.

When you fi rst try a new activity, like horseshoes or yard darts, you’re learning to try some-thing new. That means you are building confi dence in yourself simply by doing something you have never done before. What a great feeling that is! And when you’re playing a new game with family or friends, you are testing your own abilities, both physically and intel-lectually. And, of course, you’re building relationships with people around you. All of those take courage, and in the end will help you believe in yourself even more.

Playing outside games also helps kids listen and learn to follow the rules, pay attention to the grown-ups (and other children) who are teaching them how to play, work with their teammates, negotiate with other players (including opponents), and be a good sport. Of course, you’ll also be working on your hand-eye coordination, muscle strength, speed, agility, and balance. You won’t be thinking about all that stuff at the time, but it will be happening!

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by Marjie Foster,national editorial director for Global MOVE Media



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Here are some yard sports you may (or may not) have played. They all require min-imal or no equipment investment. Most can be played by just one or two people, and all can involve a lot of your family members or friends if that’s what you prefer. In fact, some of these would be great activities for a birthday party, Saturday play day in the neighborhood, church picnic, team party, and just about any other get-together!

Here’s a list of outdoor games, plus some information about where you can learn more about them. Parents and kids should talk together about rules for safety and storage of equipment, and really young children should not play any of these with-out supervision. Oh, and check out the Kids’ View adjacent to this article for some fun and little-known facts about some of these sports!

• Badminton

• Bocce

• Capture the Flag

• Cornhole (bean bag toss)

• Croquet

• Hacky sack (footbag)

• Hide-and-Seek

• Horseshoes

• Kick ball

• Paint ball

• Tag – flashlight tag, freeze tag, shadow tag, and more

• Tether ball

• Whiffle ball

• ZimzamThe number of yard games you can play are limited only by your own imagination. Visit www.redtri.com/old-school-yard-games for some more ideas. Then step into your yard and enjoy your built-in sports venue!


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RECREATION

BROAD RIVER OUTPOSTPhone: (706) 795-3242Email: [email protected]: 7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd. Danielsville

OUTDOORS WITHOUT LIMITSPhone: (803) 480-0167Email: [email protected]: www.outdoorswithoutlimits.netAddress: 333 Briarwood Trail, Winterville

ACTIVE CLIMBINGPhone: (706) 354-0038Email: [email protected]: www.activeclimbing.comAddress: 665 Barber St., Athens

SPORTS & RECREATION STORES

BULLDOG SPORTING GOODSPhone: (706) 546-0618Email: [email protected]: 1068 Baxter Street, Athens

HALF MOON OUTFITTERSPhone: (706) 548-7225Email: athens@halfmoonoutfi tters.comWebsite: www.halfmoonoutfi tters.comAddress: 1225 S. Milledge Ave, Athens

FLEET FEETPhone: (706) 207-5054Website: www.fl eetfeetathens.comAddress: 1694 S. Lumpkin St, Athens

PHYSICAL THERAPY

OCONEE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATIONPhone: (706) 769-6261Email: [email protected]: www.oconeept.comAddress: 1741 Hog Mountain Rd.,

Suite 100, Watkinsville,

ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINICPhone: (706) 549-1663Email: [email protected]: www.athensorthopedicclinic.comAddress: 1765 Old West Broad St.

Bldg. 2, Ste. 200, Athens

REDDY MEDICAL Phone: (706) 621-7575Website: www.reddyurgentcarecenters.com/Address: 1061 Dowdy Road, Athens

SPORTS

ATHENS BULLDOG SWIM CLUBPhone: (706) 207-8249Email: [email protected]: www.athensbulldogs.comAddress: UGA Ramsey Center &

Athens YWCO

ATHENS UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONPhone: (706) 353-2241Email: [email protected]: www.athensunited.netAddress: 2350 Prince Ave., Ste. 1, Athens

ATHENS UPWARD BASKETBALL - BEECH HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCHPhone: (706) 548-2246Email: [email protected]: www.beechhaven.orgAddress: 2390 West Broad St, Athens

ATHENS VOLLEYBALL ACADEMYEmail: [email protected]: www.Athensvolleyball.netPhone: 706-254-0155

DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES SPORTSEmail: [email protected]: www.downtownministries.orgAddress: 165 Pulaski St., Athens

GEORGIA JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL CLUBPhone: (678) 642-1990Email: [email protected]: www.georgiajuniors.com

OCONEE GYMNASTICSCENTERPhone: (706) 769-1239Email: [email protected]: www.oconeegymnastics.comAddress: 1090 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville

OCONEE SOCCER ALLIANCEPhone: (706) 614-1529Email: [email protected]: www.oconeesocceralliance.comAddress: PO Box 686, Watkinsville

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGINGPhone: (706) 549-4850Email: [email protected]: www.accaging.org

Address: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens

MARTIAL ARTS

AMERICAN BLACKBELTACADEMYPhone: (706) 549-1671Email: [email protected]: www.athensjiujitsu.comAddress: 10 Huntington Road # B30, Athens

BARNETT TAE KWON DO ACADEMYPhone: 706-543-9966Email: [email protected]: www.BarnettTaeKwonDoAcademy.comAddress: 2250 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens

ATHENS FITNESS AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTSPhone: (706) 850-8444Email: info@athensfi tnessandmma.comWeb: www.athensfi tnessandmma.comAddress: 240 Collins Industrial Blvd.

Suite G, Athens

FITNESS & TRAINING

ATHENS VERTICAL POLE DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706) 347-3708Email: [email protected]: www.avpda.comAddress: 160 Tracey St, Athens

BODYPLEX ( 3 LOCATIONS )Eastside: (706) 548-9999 1225 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens Westside: (706) 548-3481 196 Alps Rd, Athens Oconee: (706) 310-0811 1260 Mars Hill Rd., Watkinsville Website: www.BodyPlex.com

CORE BLEND TRAINING & WELLNESSPhone: (404) 542-8047Website: www.coreblendtraining.comAddress: 1230 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville

DREAM TEAM TRIATHLONPhone: (706) 248-4757Email: [email protected]: www.DreamTeamTriathlon.com

WOW BOOT CAMPPhone: (706) 338-4454Email: [email protected]: www.wowbootcamp.netAddress: See website

DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS

OCONEE YOUTH SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCEPhone: (706) 769-2677Email: [email protected]: www.OconeeYouth.comAddress: 1050 Jamestown Blvd. Watkinsville

CANOPY STUDIOPhone: (706) 254-2111Email: [email protected]: www.canopystudio.comAddress: 160-6 Tracy St., Athens

STUDIO DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706) 354-6454Email: [email protected]: www.thestudiodanceacademy.comAddress: Located behind Trader Joe’s,

Epps Bridge Shopping Center

ALICE DEPASS STUDIO OF DANCE, INC.Phone: (706) 769-1177Email: [email protected]: www.depassstudioofdance.comAddress: 1041 Park Drive, Watkinsville

SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LEISURE SERVICESPhone: (706) 613-3800Email: [email protected]: www.accleisureservices.comAddress: 205 Old Commerce Rd, Athens

OCONEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTPhone: (706) 769-3965Email: [email protected]: www.ocprd.comAddress: 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville

YWCOPhone:(706) 354-7880Email: [email protected]: www.ywco.orgAddress: 562 Research Drive, Athens

ATHENS YMCAPhone: (706) 543-6596Email: [email protected]: www.athensymca.orgAddress: 915 Hawthorne Ave., Athens

To learn more about any of these organizations or businesses visit athensmove.comTo add your organization or business to our directory email us at [email protected]

MOVERESOURCE DIRECTORY

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RECREation ZonE adaptivE MovES

"We can capitalize on their strengths

and influence their weaknesses so

they can develop and function more independently in their daily lives."

Carlynn Kenna

AERIAL ARTS HELPS KIDS WITH DISABILITIES LEARN

TO FLY IN LIFE!

Trapeze Therapy, LLC provides pediatric therapy to kids in the community by utilizing some of the same equipment

that you may fi nd a fl ying trapeze artist using in practice or even performances. The program was started by Carlynn Kenna, who has been a dancer with Canopy Studios for eight years. As a pediatric therapist at St. Mary’s Hospital, Carlynn saw aerial arts as a means to enhance her therapy sessions, allowing her to combine two of her passions under one roof.

Trapeze Therapy sessions are covered by medical insurance and are one-on-one, tailored to meet the needs of each child. Carlynn, a graduate of Brenau University with a Masters degree in science and occupational therapy, works with each child individually in or-der to assess what can be done to promote motor development: “I evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Then we can capitalize on their strengths and infl uence their weaknesses so they can de-velop and function more independently in their daily lives.”

Canopy provides a variety of equipment that is useful in therapy sessions; the trapeze bar and ropes can help build hand strength, for example, or students may lie on their backs and put their knees over the bar, pulling themselves up into a sitting position. Building strength in this way helps break up patterns and ‘refl exes’ that may inhibit a child from being able to perform daily activities that may seem simple, like sitting still in class. The anticipated outcome of these sessions is not for the child to become an aerialist, but to help build strength and confi dence.

Trapeze therapy works with virtually any developmental delay. Once improvements have been made and goals achieved, an individual-ized ‘discharge plan’ is created, allowing students to continue with

the children’s program at Canopy. With the help of instructors, the child will continue using helpful techniques.

This program has proven effective and has received very positive feedback. “It takes a lot of bravery on the part of the child and the parent and a lot of trust, and I’m just so thankful that they’re let-ting me [push them] because I think the outcomes speak for them-selves,” said Carlynn. Every improvement is a huge step toward greater independence.

For more information on Trapeze Therapy, LLC, email [email protected] or call 706-248-4228.

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Open HouseSaturday, August 3 and

Saturday, August 10 • 1-3pm

New Student Registration

www.oconeeyouth.com • 706-769-2677

Award-winning studio for ages 2 and up.

Offering a full range of performing arts classes: musical theater, drama and all forms of dance, including boys only classes.

Private voice and piano instruction.

1050 Jamestown Blvd. • Watkinsville, GAJust off Hwy. 53, less than one mile from Oconee Co. High School

Train like you’re goingto Broadway. Perform like

you’re already there!

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It’s that time of year again when boys and men alike hit the gridiron to play the #1 sport in

America, football. For the majority, this means putting on hot and heavy pads and helmets, and often playing a specifi c position on either an offensive or defensive line. But for a growing number of people – male and female! – playing football means putting on some cleats and a belt with some fl ags hanging off of either side.Flag football has been played for decades, but in recent years it has been growing in popularity among young and not-so-young athletes who want to really enjoy the game without the focus on blocking and tack-ling. This is especially true for parents of younger kids who want them to learn the

FLAG FOOTBALLFOCUSING ON

FUNDAMENTALS AND FUN


RECREATION ZONE FIND YOUR MOVE

by Gary LeFeuvre, executive director of Athens MOVE

KIDS’ VIEWS

Playing fl ag football is a great game that you can play with your friends (yes, boys and girls!) in your own

backyard, park or any safe playing fi eld where there is room to run. All you need is a football (leather, vinyl or Nerf) and something that you can

use for fl ags. You can buy some, make some with old belts, Velcro and cloth, or you could even use socks or strips of cloth that you tuck in the waist band of your shorts or pants.

You can agree to your own rules or you can also go to the NFL Flag Football site for the offi cial rules

(www.nfl fl ag.com), but remember the number one rule is to have fun.

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fundamentals of the game without the risk of injury. The rules, strategies and plays are similar to regular football but with a few twists that keep the game both challenging and fair. The rules also vary depending on the age and/or skill level of the teams playing. Younger players focus on running and passing plays with very little contact while some adult leagues play a more physical game that some say is even rougher than regular football because there are no pads.

Currently, Oconee County Parks and Recreation offers the only youth flag football league. Their program divides kids into two age groups of five- and six-year-olds and seven- and eight-year-olds. The teams are trained by volunteer coaches who teach kids the fundamentals of passing, catching, running, and both offen-sive and defensive team strategies and play formations. Players are also rotated through different positions so they can apply their newly developed skills in the six to seven games they play in the season. For youth flag football, the field is smaller to increase the pace and activity of the game. They also use a Nerf football, which is easier for these young kids to throw and catch. For more infor-mation, go to www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd.

Maybe you’re not a kid anymore but you still love to throw a football … or perhaps you played in high school and just miss playing the

game … or maybe you played in a ‘powder puff’ game and always wanted to do more with that sport. Well, you’re in luck because there are places for adults to play flag football in the Athens area. If you are a student at UGA, the intramural department offers a variety of flag football options including both 7vs.7 and 4vs.4 for-mats in various combinations including men’s, women’s and co-ed teams. Find details at www.recsports.uga.edu.

There are three local adult leagues for the rest of us. The East Athens Flag Football League plays every Sunday afternoon at Ce-dar Shoals High School. A similar league plays weekly (currently Wednesday nights) at the Madison County Recreation fields. Both

of these are men’s leagues for guys who want to have fun playing a physical game of football with some block-ing. Players range from 18 to 40 years of age, although EAFF will allow minors (15-17) with a waiver. There are rules, but no officials or set teams. The coordinator sets up the teams each week based on who shows up. These leagues are open to new players and there is no cost, but donations are periodically requested to

cover equipment expenses. For more information about the East Athens league, email Jason at [email protected]; for the Madison league, email James at [email protected].

Oconee Parks and Recreation also has both men’s and women’s leagues that play in the fall. These leagues play on Sunday after-noons in a 9vs.9 format with officials. Many of the teams are affiliated with a church or business, but individuals can register and be placed on a team. If you’re interested in playing, hurry up and contact Drew Torok (706-769-3965 or [email protected])! Team registration deadline is August 20, but individuals can still join a team before the first games on September 8.

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Each day, more than 10,000 ‘baby boomers’ reach the age of 65. That trend will continue every single day for about two decades from now. That’s a lot of people to consider.“In Athens, retirement is just another excuse to continue the learn-

ing process. Retirees have been fl ocking here for a long time, drawn to a cost of living below the national average, low home prices, and a myriad of cultural offerings, thanks to UGA. The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) expects its over-65 popula-tion to more than double by 2030,” stated the August 2011 issue of Fortune Magazine.


RECREATION ZONE SENIOR MOVES

AGING: EVERYBODY’S DOING IT…

by KaDee Holt,director of marketing and communications for

Athens Community Council on Aging

Baby boomers is a population eager to

fi nd a way to stay active because that is

what keeps them young. Your ACCA real-

izes that the face of the older adult popula-

tion is changing and the services needed

have to change, too. ACCA isn’t out of

options for today’s vibrant generation

to stay active and involved, and is con-

stantly developing trips, programs, and

experiences to satisfy the changing de-

mands of this area’s growing population.

If you, your parents, or grandparents are

looking for ways to connect and network

or to be more involved in your community,

ACCA has something to keep you moving:Members of the Senior Leadership Academy group, led by Nash Boney, tour the University of Georgia campus.

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Edna Garst leads a yoga class in the Center for Active Living.

• Fitness and wellness classes

• Huge variety of volunteer opportunities

• Weekly classes such as strength training, Zumba, yoga, and tai chi

• Classes and informal meetings

• Trips such as wine-tasting at Chateau Elan, cheering at an Atlanta Braves game, the annual Senior Leadership Academy

Active seniors seeking ways to stay on the move can also volunteer through ACCA with the Senior Corps program and Home Delivered Meals program, just to name a few. Elise North, program director for the

Senior Corps office at ACCA, stated “Vol-

unteering is one of the best things you can

do for your overall well-being. Volunteering

allows you to be more physically and intel-

lectually active and connect in a meaningful

way to your community. It really is a trifecta

of physical, mental, and social benefits for

the volunteer while simultaneously creat-

ing a lasting impact on the community.”

With an approaching expansion to Win-

terville, ACCA is going to be able to offer

classes and services through their Center

for Active Living to a whole new popula-

tion of the community. In fact, ACCA is

already listening to the community and

preparing programming to fit the needs of the Winterville community as well as those living on the eastern side of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding counties.

An ACCA volunteer recently said, “Getting involved and being around these caring people has helped me get back into life.” What a great tes-timony for living well and aging well!

For more information, give ACCA a call at 706-549-4850, visit www.accaging.org, or follow them at www.facebook.com/ac-caging; to find out more about the Senior Leadership Academy, call Elise North at 706-549-4850.

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CALENDAR AUGUST - OCTOBER

Check out our online calendar at athensmove.com and see more events, details, costs, maps and much, much more.

Have an event? Add yours to our calendar FREE and you can include links and photos, and share it with social media. Email us at [email protected]

AUGUST 17TITAN TWILIGHT 5K

6:00pm @ N. OCHS Practice Fieldwww.classicraceservices.com

AUGUST 18TRI TO BEAT CANCER7am @ Sandy Creek Park

www.gamultisports.com

AUGUST 24DARIUS GOES WEST RUN,

ROLL, STROLL7:30am @ Athens Classic Center Warehouse

www.classicraceservices.com

PRIMAL RUSH OBSTACLE COURSE RACE

8:00am @ Crow’s Lake, Jeffersonwww.active.com

ROAD TO COLLEGE 5K7:30am @ Alps Road Elementary School

http://www.theroadtocollege5k.com/

GLOBAL REACH 5K: RUN FOR MISSIONS

9:00pm @ 576 Ernest Bile Dr., Jacksonwww.globalreach5k.com

AUGUST 31BUTTERFLY DREAMS

5K AND FUN RUN8am @ Briarwood Baptist Church, Watkinsville


SEPTEMBER 2ACTION DASH 5K 2013

6:30am @ UGA Tate Student Center, Baxter St.www.actionministries.org

SEPTEMBER 14UGA ARMY ROTC’S BULLDOG

WARRIOR MEMORIAL RUN265 Baldwin St. Athens

www.runsignup.com

SEPTEMBER 14DAWG CRAWL FOR KIDS

10am @ Athens Academywww.theomniclubathens.com

2ND ANNUAL HEART AND SOLE 5K7am @ Oconee Veteran’s Parkwww.classicraceservices.com

YWCO YOUTH SPLASH AND DASH8:30 @ Athens YWCO

http://www.ywco.org/youth-programs/usa-triath-lon-kids-splash-and-dash-athens/

SEPTEMBER 15FRED BIRCHMORE

MEMORIAL RUN FOR FUN 5K3:00pm @ Sandy Creek Nature Center


SEPTEMBER 21OWL FLIGHT 5K RUN/WALK

7:30am @ Clark Middle Schoolwww.classicraceservices.com

14TH ANNUAL STATHAM SUNFLOWER 5K AND FUN RUN

4:30pm @ Statham Elementary Schoolwww.classicraceservices.com

SEPTEMBER 225TH ANNUAL RUN YOUR TAIL OFF FOR

ATHENS CANINE RESCUE 5K/10.3K1:00pm @ Oconee Veterans Park


SEPTEMBER 29DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

5K AND FUN RUN12:30pm @ Oconee Veterans Park


OCTOBER 5BOOKIN’ IT 15K

8:00am @ 2025 Baxter St.www.active.com

OCTOBER 5HERO 5K AND FAMILY FUN DAY

8:00am @ Bishop Parkwww.georgiaoptions.org/2013race/

HONOR RIDE ATLANTA7am @ Athens Medical Specialty Park

www.ride2recovery.com

OCTOBER 6CLASSIC CITY 5K

2:00pm @ Athens Memorial Parkwww.classicraceservices.com

UGA SIGMA ALPHA BABY BULL RUN7:30am @ UGA 5K Race Course

www.active.com

OCTOBER 13PRINCESS KATIE 5K AND FUN RUN8am @ Timothy Road Elementary School

www.active.com

OCTOBER 19SCARECROW 5K

8:00am @ Watkinsville First United Methodist Church


ROAD RUNNER RALLY 5K AND FUN RUN

8:00am @ Timothy Road Elementary Schoolwww.active.com

OCTOBER 20ATHHALF HALF MARATHON

7:30am @ Clayton Street near College Squarewww.athhalf.com

OCTOBER 27JACK-O-LANTERN JOG 4MILER/5K

1:00pm @ Sandy Creek Nature Centerwww.classicraceservices.com

OCTOBER 31HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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As kids head back to school this month, parents tend to focus on who their child’s teacher is, who is in their class, what supplies they need, and what will they be studying this year. Two questions that may be overlooked are What will they be eating for lunch and What will they be doing in PE class? School lunches are becoming more nutritional, but you can send your child to school with a healthy lunch that they will actually love. To fi nd out how, fl ip the page to check out our feature article on healthy lunches for kids and adults. What‘s so important about PE? Find out from Bryan McCullick, an expert on the subject and the professor at UGA who is teaching our future PE teachers.

FAMILY ZONE

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HEALTHY LUNCH… HEALTHY YOUG

o ahead, pack your lunch for tomorrow’s busy day at work or school. Now, take a good look at what you’ve included. The typical ‘packed lunch’ today is a sandwich with processed meats (we actually

call them ‘lunch meats’), chips, maybe fruit (or something that sounds fruity like fruit leather), a dessert that is likely pre-made and purchased from your local grocer, and a juice box or soda. If you grimaced, don’t feel bad. We’ve just described the average lunch people throw together.

Caroline Ward, a personal trainer and the founder/owner of Transfi t right here in Ath-ens, helps her clients make healthy lunch choices as part of their nutrition and fi tness goals. She shared some thoughts about school lunches:

“School lunches should meet the applicable recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend that no more than 30 percent of an individual's calories come from fat, and less than 10 percent from saturated fat. Regulations also establish a standard for school lunches to provide one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, calcium, and calories.

I believe that schools are becoming more aware of the importance of healthy lunches, and many schools are adopting Wellness Committees to assist schools in offering healthy alternatives. Lunch staff are learning the importance of using whole grains and adding in more raw fruits and vegetables, too.

I personally don’t believe that a school should be the entity that limits calories for children. I believe school lunches

should provide healthy low calorie

options for all students, and lunch staff

should be trained (and allowed to)

encourage students to make healthy

choices. Of course, it is primarily the

parent’s job to teach, encourage, and

assist children of all ages to make

healthy lunch choices.”

THE WORKDAY LUNCH ROUTINE

In this day and age, it’s just plain easier

to grab a snack or lunch from the vend-

ing machine or nearest fast food restau-

rant when you’re hungry than to take time

in the evening or early morning to make a

lunch for yourself. Vending machines are

usually just a few steps away from your of-

fi ce, and fast food is familiar and relatively

inexpensive.

The down side is that – with very defi nite

exceptions – fast food is typically loaded

with salt and heavily processed foods.

Even the ‘healthy’ options at fast food plac-

es are often healthy only when compared

to the non-healthy options. And vending

machines seldom carry whole grain foods

or fresh fruits and veggies.

It isn’t unusual to spend the better part of a

$10 bill … or even a $20 bill … if you want a

delicious, healthy lunch from a restaurant.

And it’s tough to say “no, thanks” when

your co-workers are all headed to the local

café for a meal that’s going to be prepared,

served, and cleaned up by someone other

than yourself. The bottom line, though, is

that unless you are very aware and diligent,

you will generally spend a great deal less

and eat a great deal more healthfully if you

‘brown bag it’ from home.


in collaboration with Caroline Wardpersonal trainer and founder/owner of TransFit

We all know we can do lunch more health-fully than that. The question is: How do we make a healthier lunch that is inexpensive,quick and easy to make, and delicious?

That’s what this article is all about … making a healthy lunch so you can be a healthy YOU!

SCHOOL LUNCHES … THEY’RE NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE!

Some kids want to eat the school lunch, no matter what’s on the menu. If that’s in your family’s budget and your children will eat a nutritious lunch, that’s perfect! School lunches are getting more and more healthy, thanks to a number of national, state and even local initiatives that are addressing the types and amounts of food our kids eat as part of the school lunch program.

In fact, you’ll fi nd some popular, traditional Southern foods in local schools, including collard greens and sweet potatoes, plus all-time kid favorites like spaghetti, enchi-ladas, and hamburgers. Schools are mak-ing traditional lunches healthier by making some very easy and smart changes, like using whole grain breads and pastas, serv-ing more fi sh and chicken, and making food look more appetizing.

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TRANSFORMING THE CONTENTS OF YOUR LUNCHBOX

So, how do you update a ‘typical’ lunch to make it healthier? In other words, if you’re helping your kids pack a lunch … or pack-ing one for yourself … how do you turn a favorite PB&J with chips, a cookie, and a sugary juice drink into a healthier version of the same lunch?

First of all, remember that you and your kids want to enjoy the lunch you pack! That means selecting foods you know are favorites. Talk with your kids about what to plan and pack for lunches, teach them how to make good and tasty choices, and then help them pack lunch themselves! It’s fun for them to spend that time with you, and then to eat what you have all worked on together.

Second, make changes gradually. It’s not important to go from white bread and chips on one day to whole wheat and carrots the next. Take time to explore foods that you and your children like and then figure out together how to incorporate them into

lunches. Get creative! If they love eggs, teach them how to hard-boil them and pack them for the next day’s lunch. If they like carrots dipped in a little ranch dress-ing, look for a fun little container to hold that condiment in their lunch box.

Third, add nutritional value to your lunches without making it obvious, especially at first. The lunchtime meal should help you and your child get some daily doses of pro-tein, fiber, fruits, and vegetables. Look for foods that are high in nutrients and low in sugar, but that are tasty. Let your kids have a Taste Test Party where they can sample different types of whole grain breads, real cheeses, fresh fruits, and raw veggies with dips!

THE NEW AND IMPROVED BROWN BAG LUNCH

Healthy proteins:

• sliced turkey, ham, or roast beef (roll ups are fun) – don’t use processed lunch meats, though

• hard-boiled eggs

• nuts/almonds

• no-sugar-added peanut butter and other nut butters

• hummus or other bean dips

• yogurt

• freeze yogurt tubes for a fun treat

• edamame (whole soybeans)

• cottage cheese

• cheese sticks

• roasted chickpeas

Low sugar treats and desserts:

• yogurt (check the label for sugar content and artificial flavorings)

• pudding made with low-fat milk

• fig bars

• oatmeal cookies

• animal crackers

• graham crackers

• freeze-dried fruit

• muffins or quick breads loaded with fruit or veggies (zucchini or banana bread)

• trail mix (skip the candy) with dried fruits, nuts, seeds

Tips for picky eaters:

1. Be patient when introducing new foods to yourself or your kids.

2. Make mealtime and lunchbox-packing-time fun.

3. Recruit your family’s help! At the grocery store, let everybody select fruits, vegetables, and other yummy, healthy foods. At home, get everyone involved in rinsing veggies, stirring batter, and setting the table.

4. Set a good example. If you eat a variety of healthy foods, your family is more likely to follow suit.

5. Hey, mom and dad … don't be short-order cooks. Preparing separate meals for children after they reject the original meal can promote picky eating. Encourage your kids to stay at the table for the designated mealtime, even if they aren’t eating the whole time. And keep serving them healthy choices until they become familiar and preferred, at lunch and every mealtime!

You can learn more about building healthy lunches at www.kitchenstewardship.com and www.eatingwell.com. And learn more about Transfit at www.TransFitAthens.net.


YOUR PET’S RXercise TO FUN AND FITNESS

Is your dog one of the 30-50% of Ameri-can dogs that is obese (statistic from a recent study)? Even more concerning is the fact that 1/3 of their owners do

not realize it is a problem! But now, the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) and Georgia State Parks offer the new Pets RXercise program. Here’s how it works: Vets give canine patients a ‘prescription’ to

visit one of Georgia’s 40+ state parks. You and your family redeem

the prescription for free parking (normally $5). Then, with free park

admission and free hiking, this means that you, your family, and

your dog can enjoy a great walk in Georgia’s parks with no cost, but

all the benefi ts of beauty, family time, and fi tness!

Here’s what you need to know before you take Spot to Georgia’s State Parks:

• Dogs must be leashed in most areas and are not allowed on bike or horse trails.

• You must clean up after your dog.

• Start slowly, on level ground, especially if you and your dog haven’t had much exercise.

• Breeds like bulldogs and pugs may not be able to exercise as strenuously as other breeds.

• Give yourself and your dog water breaks!

• Dress yourself and your pooch appropriately for the weather.

• Be sure your pet has a current tag and ID.

• Have your vet’s contact info handy.

You can fi nd walking trails at www.georgiastateparks.org/petsrxercise,so go get your Rx for fun and fi tness and enjoy our beautiful state parks with your four-legged family members!

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WHY DO KIDS NEED P.E.?

Q & A ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION

G: Why should parents care about a quality

PE education for their children?

B: A child’s education is a strong predic-

tor of his/her future quality of life. Thus, as

a school subject, PE is no different than

math. PE is where children can learn the

skills, knowledge, and dispositions neces-

sary to remain physically active for a life-

time, all from a trained specialist. It is the

same as math being the subject where

children learn the skills, knowledge, and

dispositions to be competent in life skills

such as calculating, reasoning, and esti-

mating, also from a trained specialist. The

bottom line is that parents care about the

quality of their child’s education because

of its correlation to its impact on that child’s

quality of life, so they should care about PE

as much as you care about other subjects.

G: What are the short-term benefi ts that

students can get from a good PE program?

B: At the elementary level:

• Acquisition, development, and refi ne-

ment of gross-motor skills

• Learning of game-skills, strategies, and

problem-solving tactics

• Knowledge about the body and health-

related physical fi tness concepts and

principles

• Learning of social responsibility skills

such as cooperation, consideration, and

negotiation

G: What are the long-term life benefi ts that a

student can get from a good PE program?

B: They will be equipped with the skills,

knowledge, and dispositions that will al-

low them to feel competent and confi dent

enough to lead a life-long physically active

lifestyle – whether it is because they like to

walk, run, bike, swim, dance, or participate

in recreational or competitive sports.

G: How can these benefi ts impact the stu-

dent, family, school and community?

B: People who are physically active are so

because they have the competence and

confi dence to be physically active, and

physical activity is a remedial and preven-

tive action for and against obesity. It is well-

documented that obesity increases the

risk of many health conditions, including

the following (from CDC): coronary heart

disease, stroke, high blood pressure, dia-

betes, some cancers and respiratory prob-

lems, mental health conditions, and more.

We don’t need research, though, to tell us

that when children are sick, they aren’t at

school learning (attendance is the number

one predictor of academic performance).

The entire community benefi ts with adults

are healthy, which helps them be happier

in their homes and with their families and

more productive at work. Good health is

also linked directly to our costs for medical

care, so being active and healthy is good

for all of us.

G: What makes a PE program effective and

successful?

B: The National Association for Sport and

Physical Education (NASPE) clearly lays

out the Four Components of a High-quality

Physical Education Program:

1. Opportunity to Learn – No standing in

lines; elimination games that keep kids

from engaging are kept to a minimum;

kids are there to learn physical skills

and not sit and wait; emphasis is on

participation and learning.

2. Meaningful Content – PE is more than

sports and fi tness testing; content in-

cludes a variety of choices at the mid-

dle and high school levels so students

can choose based on their skill-level

and interest; the elementary PE pro-

gram equips students with a spectrum

of skills and knowledge necessary, with

lots of content from which to choose.

3. Appropriate Instruction – Teachers are

specialists; schools and states have

different standards, so parents should

investigate to see how qualifi ed their

school districts’ PE teachers are

4. Student and Program Assessment

– Assessment is ongoing; student

assessments are aligned with state/

national physical education standards;

PE programs are evaluated periodically.


a dialogue between Dr. Bryan McCullick, professional of kinesiology, UGA College of Education, and Gary LeFeuvre, executive director of Athens MOVE

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G: What are the challenges facing PE teachers and school administrators as they try to implement quality PE programs?

B: The number challenge is the way school effectiveness is currently measured. Stan-dardized testing is such a focus that even subjects like science and social studies are often short-changed in elementary schools, not to mention PE, music, and art. School leaders are under pressure to increase ac-ademic performance, so the contributions to academic performance that come from subjects outside of math and reading are often overlooked.

The good news is that the policy for Geor-gia at the elementary school level states

that 90 hours of health and PE are required

over the course of a school year. It can

seem tough to fi nd time, but it can and is

being done successfully in many schools.

G: What can students do to make the most

of their PE classes?

B: Participate! Come ready to move and

learn. Wear the appropriate footwear and

clothing. Talk with your PE teacher about

what’s being taught. Let the teacher know

if you have a measure of skill higher or

lower than what is being taught. A good PE

teacher will want and be able to tailor the

content to meet each student’s develop-

mental level.

G: What can parents do in and out of school to help children meet the goals of a quality PE program?

B: Be active with your kids! Be role models, and support their desires to pursue atypical physical activities. Be careful not to ‘gender’ sports (e.g., cheerleading is for girls, wres-tling is for boys); let your kids do what inter-ests them. “Doing” is the important thing!

G: What can parents, family, friends, and community organizations do to supplement school PE programs?

B: Support the PE teacher as you would any other educator. Ask the PE teacher what he or she needs, and then do your best to provide it.

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AVOID DEHYDRATION FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH!

Dehydration = the body loses too much water.

Heat stroke = the body can no longer regulate heat by cooling itself.


Here are tips to avoiding dehydration:

• Eat small, healthy meals before exercising.

• Drink plenty of water and an occasional sports drink to maintain electrolytes.

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine! Both can actually increase water loss and make dehydration even more severe!

• Drink water when exercising less than 90 minutes.

• Drink a sport beverage (if available) when exercising for more than 90 minutes.

• As a general rule, drink 8-10 oz. of water for every 10-15 minutes of activity.

1

Here are tips to avoiding heat stroke:

• Wear loose fi tting, light weight and light colored clothing.

• Stay hydrated.

• Avoid exercising/working outdoors from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

• Allow time for your body to gradually adjust to the environment.

• Pay attention! Your body will give you signs when you are getting too hot!

2

Here are tips to recognizing symptoms of dehydration / heat stroke:

• Extreme thirst.

• Less frequent (and often darker) urine.

• Dry mouth or cracked lips.

• Feeling of being very tired, confused, dizzy, and light-headed.

3

Here are tips to responding to dehydration / heat stroke:

• Move the person to a shady or cooler location.

• Give sips of cool water or sports drinks.

• Apply cool packs to neck, arms, and forehead.

• Call 9-1-1 if the person seems confused or light-headed.

4

When it comes to dehydration, prevention is the key! Avoid heavy work/exercise in high heat, humidity, or sunshine. If you follow tips 1 and 2 above, you won’t have to worry about tips 3 and 4.

FAMILY ZONE NUTRITION TIPS

information provided by:

Brian Evans, MBA, Director of Corporate Health Services, St. Mary's/UGA Athletics Liaison, St. Mary's Health Care System, Inc.

Kim Hunter, RD, LD, Clinical Nutrition Manager, St. Mary's Health Care System

Sandy Broyles, RN, Community Educator, Department of System Relations,

Athens Regional Health System

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH TIPS FOR KIDS (AND PARENTS)

It’s that time of year again … shopping for school supplies, deciding what to wear on the fi rst day of school, getting ready for a new year of learning and being with friends … it’s

time for school!

We know you have a lot to think about as you head into school this year, and we want to be sure you’ve added some really important 'to-do' items to your back-to-school list. Even if you’re already back in class, you can take care of these things right away:

• Have all the right vaccinations.

• Get a backpack that is the right size and weight for you. One of the biggest causes of back pain and strain for kids is a backpack that’s too heavy or too big!

• Know what to do and who to call if you get sick before (or during) school and your folks are not immediately available to take care of you.

• Get your eyes, ears and teeth checked. It’s easy to get busy with school activities and forget to keep those regular appointments!

• Talk with your folks about safety issues like (a) who can you get an emergen-cy ride from – and who you canNOT, (b) where to meet if you get separated at an after-school event, (c) what is the safest route to/from school/home, and anything else that they may want you to know.

• Let your parents, minister, or another trusted adult know if you start to have questions about your feelings. It is normal to be curious about everything you’re learning and feeling, so talk with adults you trust. They’ll help you fi gure things out.

• Eat healthfully, get enough sleep, and be active every day. These three things alone will help you feel great and have lots of energy for the new school year!

FAMILY ZONEKIDS’ TIPS

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL WORDSCRAMBLEOh, No! Looks like your teacher's dog ate the back to school supplies list! Unscramble the pieces below

to discover what supplies you might need!

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ANSWERS: pencil, notebook, markers, eraser, ruler, backpack, folders, lunchbox, scissors.

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Helping others can be rewarding, but it is even better when you combine your interest and passion with the opportunity to help someone. That’s exactly what some local nursing students did this summer when they created a health fair for kids at the Boys and Girls Club. They took their passion for health science and turned it into a fun-fi lled learning experience for local children. Good Measure Meals sells ready-to-eat healthy meals that busy people can buy, and then takes 100% of the proceeds to fund the Open Hand Project that provides healthy meals to the sick, elderly, and shut-ins. Turn the page to learn more about the combination of this business and charity that is now expanding into Athens.

LIFE ZONE

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WHEN HEARTS AND HANDS UNITE, GREAT THINGS HAPPEN:


in collaboration with John Penninger, senior director of resource development and marketing for Open Hand

LIFE ZONE FEATURE

Here at Athens MOVE, we are always excited when we learn

about the good things that people are doing for our neighbors and friends. And the more we learned about Open Hand (OH) and Good Measure Meals™ (GMM), the more we wanted to feature their good work in this issue.

As the youth of Athens head back to school this fall, they will be eating healthier food in their school cafeterias and, we hope, bring-ing new and fun ideas into their kitchens at home about how to prepare and enjoy nu-tritious foods with their families. OH’s pro-grams dovetail perfectly with that thought by helping people be healthier by combin-ing “home-delivered meals and nutrition education as a means to reinforce the con-nection between informed food choices and improved quality of life,” as stated at www.projectopenhand.org. OH also pro-

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vides community nutrition programs, which are provided free of charge to seniors and the chronically ill.

GMM sells ready-to-eat healthy meals that busy people can buy, and then takes 100% of the proceeds to help fund OH. Therein lies the brilliantly-planned, synergistic relationship between these two organizations: OH, with its medically-appropriate meals and good nutrition, all in a traditional menu, being funded by GMM, with nutritious gourmet meals available to the general public.

Meals from GMM meet the dietary needs of people with diabetes and related hypertension, and are ideal for people of means look-ing for a convenient and delicious way to manage their weight. Op-erating as a wholly-owned subsidiary, GMM directs 100% of its net proceeds back to OH and it “helps extend the OH Comprehensive Nutrition Care™ model across the full socio-economic spectrum, ultimately enabling us to make an even greater impact on the qual-ity of health in our community.”

Since 2004, GMM has provided good nutrition in ready-to-eat, healthy, gourmet meal plans. Its food has helped thousands of people achieve weight loss, manage chronic health conditions, or just eat in a healthy way without all the time required to plan, shop and cook. GMM’s meals follow strict adherence to food safety stan-dards established by the USDA and Serve Safe. Their produce is purchased fresh daily from local vendors, and they use the highest quality meats and bakery goods for use in their meals.

In fact, GMM invests more than $100,000 annually in the develop-ment of innovative menus to ensure that they meet the expecta-tions of our customers and they are compliant with the healthy eat-ing guidelines of the American Diabetes Association, the American Dietetic Association, and the American Heart Association. And in the past nine years, GMM has generated about $16 million in rev-enue, with 100% of the proceeds going to OH.

Here in Athens, GMM has added several new product lines, in-cluding Dinner Plans, a Diabetic Menu and a Vegetarian Menu that have met with enthusiastic acceptance by its customers. And

every time you make a purchase from GMM, you are making an in-vestment in your health and the health of oth-ers, which makes a positive impact on our community. Of course, GMM would like you and your family to con-sider buying the GMM meal plan. That is what

provides the revenue stream for the nutrition programs and free meals that OH provides to the community. But the people at GMM hope you see the larger goal they hope to accomplish … nutrition-related disease prevention through education.

If you’d like to purchase a GMM meal plan, you can find out more by contacting John Penninger at [email protected], or visit www.projectopenhand.org or www.goodmeasuremeals.com. In Athens, you can choose from three different pick-up locations – New Balance, Omni Club (west side), and CrossFit Boot Camp.

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KIDS’ VIEWS

Answers: 1. Avocado 2. Fish 3. Corn 4. Tomato (yep, tomatoes are fruits, not vegetables) 5. Pumpkin

All the foods that serve as answers to these questions are both delicious and nutritious!

1. What food is used as the base of guacamole?

2. Lures, reels, rods, and nets are commonly equipment used to gather what food?

3. What is another name for maize?

4. What kind of fruit is a ‘beefsteak’? (This is sort of a trick question!)

5. What popular Halloween item can be used to make delicious pie?

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The antique-style alarm clock that had been perched precariously on the edge of Ricky’s dresser rattled for nearly a second before crashing to the fl oor. It skittered un-der the bed and came to rest on a forgotten t-shirt. Ricky rolled out of bed, thudded to the fl oor, and snatched his runaway clock. A few seconds of fumbling yielded a wel-come quiet.

With a yawn, he pulled open his middle drawer and grabbed the shirt on top of the pile, one of the many whose sleeves had been chopped off in hopes of being just one degree cooler during his hot Georgia summer workouts. Hopping into his black and silver team shorts, he munched the toast his mom had left for him and ate a ba-nana smothered in peanut butter. He took to heart his coach’s advice to “always eat something healthy for breakfast, especially on training days.”

Shuffl ing into the bathroom, he got a small glimpse of his messy hair. It was never perfect, but in the mornings it was always especially scary. Rubbing sleep from his eyes, he brushed his teeth half-heartedly, spit, and stumbled out the door.

Ricky knew it was gonna be a long day when he realized the sun wasn’t even up yet. His brother Bryce, a junior at UGA, had once given him the sage advice, “Never be awake before the sun.” Yeah, well. Letting his kickstand up, Ricky pedaled slowly for the high school.

Only one light was on at the school, and it

was struggling to illuminate all the corners of the empty hallway. On his way down the hall he had walked so many times, Ricky saw the familiar signs about sportsman-ship, respect, teamwork, and school spirit, and he realized he’d memorized every word of them.

Ricky slammed the locker room door open and grinned when he heard his teammates already bickering and joking at 5:30 in the morning.

“What do y'all think about these two-a-days?” “Anyone else not even go to bed last night?” “Think Coach Doud ever goes to bed?”

The head coach of the high school was Coach Doud. It was supposed to be pro-nounced “Dode” but some brave soul had taken to calling him coach “dude.” The name stuck. The door banged open and Coach Doud bellowed, “On the fi eld for stretches … in fi ve, men!”

The chatter died out as everyone fi nished buckling their shoulder pads, tightening their belts, and wiping sleep from their eyes. As they re-entered the morning air and headed to the practice fi eld, the dew dampened their cleats, the weak sun started to peak over the horizon, and the fi rst whistle of the season pierced the calm morning air. A powerful voice boomed, “Gentlemen, I am Coach Doud. You may call me Coach, or you may call me Coach Doud. Anyone here remember the seniors from last year?”

Everyone shifted their weight, a few whis-pers fl itting through the assembly.

“The senior class last year may have been the most talented group ever to pass through here. They went 5-5. Talent, gen-tlemen, is always beaten by hard work. How many seniors showed up for the fi rst practice of two-a-days last year?”

No one responded.

“Two. How many have we here today?”

The fi fteen seniors cheered.

Grinning, Coach Doud settled them down, having them ‘take a knee,’ which really means that instead of getting tired of stand-ing on both feet one of your knees gets tired of holding your entire body weight on it. Doud started, “I’d like to tell a story to start the year. This is a true story, happened to me when I was about your age. My fa-ther blew his knee out in college, his fresh-man year, and never even got to play a col-lege game in his life. My sophomore year of high school, I was training how I usually did. I’d go over to friends' houses and play around. Hang out at the mall. Slack off. Now, my father saw the raw potential in everybody. He saw the power that every-one had in themselves, if only they’d take the chance to seize it, mold it, and wield it properly. So, one day, he asked, ‘Do you want to play college ball?’ I said, ‘Sure, of course I do, everyone does.’ He asked if I was working hard to be able to not only play college ball, but to dominate it. I told


by Clint Foster

LIFE ZONE KIDS' FICTION

SEASONSPART 1 OF 6

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him I worked out a lot, and I ran, and this and that. He nodded.”

Coach Doud chuckled to himself before striding to the back of the group to con-tinue. “So, my father took me out behind our house to a big, sandy hill. It was one of those places I used to play when I was little. He handed me a big boulder that al-ways rested by the hill. He told me to try and run to the top with this boulder. I tried. Fell flat on my face within two steps. After a few tries, I tossed the rock down at his feet. I told him, ‘It’s impossible.’ He laughed quietly.

“Then my old man, bum knee and out of shape, picked up that rock and sprinted to the top of the sand hill, and then sprinted down. He dropped the rock at my feet and said, ‘Impossible is a word people use to justify failure or, worse yet, not even trying. Wanna know why it will be so hard for you to conquer that hill? The sand. The sand never settles, it never stays still. It’s always looking for a way to slip you up, to beat

you. Be like the sand and never settle, son. Never give up.’”

Clearing his throat, Coach Doud walked back to the front of the team. “Gentlemen, never settle. Be like the shifting sand that doesn’t know how to give up, that’s always trying to find a way to win.”

From the back someone said quietly, “But the sand did lose, coach.”

And Coach Doud nodded, “It sure did. Be-cause my father spent nearly five years of his life working hard and eventually con-quering that hill. He never settled, and he never gave up, either.”

A whistle from behind the team meant practice had started. Two hours and sev-eral gallons of sweat later, the final whistle ended practice. Ricky flopped onto the hard dirt and emptied a water bottle in the direction of his mouth, but mostly all over his face and chest. He thought about what Coach Doud had said. “Never settle.”

As a sophomore, Ricky was ‘on the bub-ble’ between j.v. and varsity. He wanted to be on varsity, to travel on the bus with the team. Everyone else in his family were gift-ed athletes, and he didn’t want to let them down. Dragging himself onto his bike, he put the gears on 7-7, the hardest.

He had decided that even with something as simple as riding his bike home, he would not settle for the easy way.

Be sure to tune in to the next issue of Athens MOVE to find out how Ricky’s

football team does this season. You’ll also meet Cassie, who has already

begun training to be a sophomore starter in basketball.

Clint Foster is a Georgia native and up-and-coming author. You can find out more about him at www.clint-foster.com.

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FROM COUCHTO STARTING LINE



LIFE ZONE INSPIRING MOVES

Before Recent

Sometimes the people who inspire us to be the best versions of

ourselves are the ones who made a change for the better in their own lives. Albert Jimenez is just that sort of inspiration.

Albert is a research professional at UGA. He has two degrees in sociology and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education and Administration Policy at UGA. All of his life he participated in sports, and considers himself extremely competitive. However, when he moved to Athens from Augusta

nine years ago and started teaching, he began to notice that his energy levels were dwindling. “We started worrying about me a little bit,” said Albert, whose wife, Anisa, also noticed his lack of energy.

His physician found nothing seriously wrong and, with no other solutions at hand, he decided to make a change in his lifestyle through exercise and healthier eating. Weighing in at 290 pounds, he began walking and lifting weights. Over time, walking turned to jogging, and jogging turned into running.

“Every day I would take the stress from work and go straight to the gym. I would go to the gym and run until I felt better,” said Albert.

Over time, Albert lost 90 pounds and began noticing his energy levels

skyrocket. He began running as much as 10 miles daily, averaging at least 50 miles per week. Albert began eating healthier, too, going from eating large amounts of junk food to consuming fewer than 2,000 calories per day.

When he began seeing results, Albert told Anisa that he wanted to run a half-marathon, something he couldn’t have pictured himself doing before the weight loss. After completing the ING half-marathon in Atlanta, he decided to take his new hobby a step even further and run a full marathon … he completed his fi rst marathon in under four hours.

From napping after work to running a marathon, Albert inspires the inner athlete in all of us to get off the couch and onto the starting line!

Albert goes to the gym

almost daily. He believes

that even if running isn’t

for you, there are plenty of

other options for getting into

shape. The important thing

is to fi nd something that you

love. If you’re interested, sign

up for a local half-marathon,

the “AthHalf,” at

www.athhalf.com, and

join Albert on his quest to

run for fun and fi tness!

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TEACHING THE IMPORTANCEOF GOOD HYGIENE AND NUTRITION

Getting kids to understand how they can live healthier lives

can be diffi cult. We know that parents and teachers talk to them about nutrition, good hygiene, and getting enough physical activity, but sometimes fun learning activities led by health professionals work even better.

That is exactly what a group of nursing stu-dents did this summer when they teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club. For their community health project, a group of seniors from the Georgia Regents University College of Nursing developed a fun and interactive health fair that they put on for about 100 kids

at the Boys and Girls

Club on Fourth Street. The two-hour fair took the kids through seven interactive learning stations where they participat-ed in a variety of activities and earned prizes along the way.

The seven stations covered these topics: alcohol and substance abuse, dental hygiene, bike and car safety, personal hygiene, bully-ing, nutrition, and the importance of physical activity. The nursing students spent the entire semester planning the event and, based on the response from the kids, it was a huge success. They really got into the activities and had a lot of fun while learning some important lessons. During a 20-minute Q&A session at the end of the fair, kids opened up and asked a lot of great questions about health issues they face. The nursing students are sure to get a good grade for their project, but the real reward was the satisfaction of making a positive impact on kids in our community!

Three other groups of nursing students from the Georgia Regents University com-pleted similar community health projects this summer. One was at another Boys and Girls Club location; two others were at local retirement communi-ties. These nurses are completing their Community Nurse Leadership degree, which is a 16-month inten-sive masters level program. GRU (formerly Augusta State University) has one of the largest and best nurs-ing programs in Georgia, and in 2007 they opened a satellite campus in Ath-ens. We are fortunate to have a program based here that fi nds ways to reach out and make a positive difference in our community!

by Gary LeFeuvre,executive director of Athens MOVE

LIFE ZONEMAKING A DIFFERENCE

at the Boys and Girls

and Girls Club location; two others were at local retirement communi-

ing programs in Georgia, and in 2007 they opened a satellite campus in Ath-ens. We are fortunate to have a program based here that fi nds ways to reach out and make a positive difference in our community!

Club on Fourth Street. The two-hour fair took the kids through seven interactive learning stations where they participat-ed in a variety of activities and earned

ing, nutrition, and the importance of physical activity. The nursing students

executive director of Athens MOVE

while learning some important lessons. During a 20-minute Q&A session at

making a positive impact on kids in

Three other groups of nursing students from the Georgia Regents University com-pleted similar community health projects this summer. One was at another Boys

spent the entire semester planning the event and, based on the response from the kids, it was a huge success. They really got into the activities and had a lot of fun

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Frank Malinowski’s success in high school football afforded him the

opportunity to play for many college programs. However, in 1950, he

began his fi rst collegiate season at the United States Marine Merchant

Academy. A year later, he transferred to the University of Georgia,

where he continued his football career under legendary Coach Wally

Butts. During his time at UGA, he lettered his freshman, sophomore,

and junior year at three different positions.

When his college football days came

to an end, Frank began coaching at

Athens High School. During his years

there, he coached varsity football,

girl’s basketball and swimming. He

then moved on to become the prin-

cipal of Clarke Central High School

from 1975 to 1984. Frank has served

as an important part to this communi-

ty and is therefore a worthy inductee

into the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame.

Athens Athletic Hall of Fame: Coach Frank Malinowski

Benson’s Hospitality Groupcongratulates the 2013 inductees to the

Athens Athletic Hall of Fame.

Athens Regionalcongratulates the 2013 inductees to the

Athens Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ed AllenPaul BrownRay P. Bush

Clement Charles DoyleBill Hartman

Carol Donald HilimireMelvin JonesJeffrey Mack

Francis Williams MalinowskiScott Paul TenbrookRobert Thompson

Adam TribbleRandy Williams

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Melvin “Night Train” Jones played defensive

halfback and linebacker at Athens High

and Industrial School, from Georgia’s first

four-year public high school for African-

American students. His senior season, he

was voted MVP and was selected to play

in the Georgia All-Star game, which his

team won. His most memorable football

moment, however, is of a game played

against Carver High School. At halftime,

his team was losing. In the locker room,

they were given a “pump up” speech

which, he says, made them come together

as one unit for the second half. “We went

back out there and we marched up and

down that field and we beat them by seven

points,” said Jones.

Melvin went on to play at Allen University in

Columbia, SC, as fullback and linebacker.

When he returned to Athens, he became

one of the first African-American firefight-

ers in Athens-Clarke County. He was also

involved in a mentoring program within the

Clarke County School system, where he

became a positive role model for young

male elementary school students. “During

that time they didn’t see African-American

firefighters, so when I became one, I real-

ized that a lot of kids needed someone to

mentor them and show them they could

achieve something if they worked hard

and put their minds to it,” said Melvin.

Athens Athletic Hall of Fame: Melvin “Night Train” Jones

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YOU INSPIRE USto make our hospital one of the best in the country

Kenzie Cheek, Registered NurseLabor & Delivery Unit 6

athenshealth.org

“I know this is what I was born to do.

Helping mothers and fathers bring a

new baby into the world is a wonderful

experience.

The level of teamwork that’s required

in the Labor & Delivery Unit is challeng-

ing, but also rewarding. Each day I am

inspired by the expectant parents who

who enter our doors. They’re usually

nervous, and sometimes terrified, but

also excited about the change that is

about to take place in their lives. To see

their eyes light up when they can finally

hold their baby is beyond words. The

love I see in their eyes is one of the big

reasons that I love what I do.

I’m Kenzie, and I can't wait to meet

the newest member of your family.”

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