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Thanks for your support and positive feedback about our premiere issue! In case you are new to MOVE, we have created a magazine, website and social media resources dedicated to

getting people moving and living healthier lives by increasing their physical

activity and eating better.

Athens MOVE has been created through the collaboration of individuals and

organizations that share a common passion for improving the lives of our

citizens and community through sports, recreation, fi tness and wellness

programs. With the support of our Advisory Council and community

partners, we have brought together our experience, expertise and voices

to focus on four basic goals:

+ Enlighten people of all ages about why they need to increase their physical activity and eat a more balanced diet of nutritious foods.

+ Educate them about the many different ways that they can get moving and eat better.

+ Inspire them to take action through examples of people who have committed to making healthy changes in their lives and have incredible stories to share.

+ Connect them with the organizations, facilities and resources that can help them get moving and living a healthier life.

No matter what our age, circumstance or station in life, almost all of us can improve our physical health by

getting involved in a sport, recreational activity, fi tness program, or by just getting out and moving. But the

benefi ts dont stop there. The social, emotional and intellectual benefi ts of these activities are also really

important. This is especially true for children as they grow and develop. That is why we are so excited about our

partnership with area schools. Over 20,000 copies of MOVE will be given to students in kindergarten through 8th

grades to help motivate them and their families to get moving, too.

We also make Athens MOVE available through employers, medical offi ces, sports and recreation facilities and

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Athens MOVE Advisory Council and Community PartnersCOMMUNITY LEADERSHIPBecky GalvinYWCOMarketing Director/FitnessCoordinator

April & Michael WilliamsWOW Boot CampFounders and Workout Warriors

Robert MilesUGA Athletic DepartmentDirector of CHAMPS/Life Skills Program

KaDee HoltAthens Community Council on AgingOutreach Coordinator

Kelly WhiteFirst American Bank & TrustCompanyFirst Vice President

Dr. Brian McCullickUGA College of EducationProfessor of Kinesiology

Ruth E. SiegfriedInVision Human Services,Founder and President/CEO

EDUCATIONAnisa Sullivan JimenezClarke County School DistrictDirector of Public Relations &Communications

Jon WardClarke Central High SchoolAthletic Director

David SmithMadison County High SchoolHealth & PE Teacher

Jamie CollinsworthComer Elementary SchoolHealth & PE Teacher

Patricia HarrisonOconee High SchoolHealth & PE Dept Head

Michael TountasakisNorth Oconee High SchoolHealth & PE Dept Head

Don ChuboffAthens AcademyUpper School PE Dept Head

SPORTS/PARKS& RECREATIONStacey VenkerTennis For LifeExecutive Director

Dante TrevinoOconee Futbol ClubDirector of Coaching

Johnathan FogginAthens Bulldog Swim Club, HeadAge Group Coach/ Athens ClarkeDolphin SwimTeam, Head Coach

John GentryOconee Parks & RecreationDirector

Elyse GilesAthens YMCAFitness Director

Clay ChappellUS Junior Golf AssociationFounder/Head Coach

Pam ReidyACC Leisure ServicesDirector

Katina BuffaOconee Gymnastics CenterExecutive Director

Patrick JonesAthens Premier BasketballLeagueLeague Organizer

David CroweWinter Bike LeagueLong Time Participant

Julie EvansClarke County School DistrictAdapted PE Teacher/ SpecialOlympics,Local Coordinator

Cassidy CarsonStudio Dance AcademyOwner/Instructor

Randy McElweeAmerican Black Belt AcademyDirector

HEALTH ANDNUTRITIONMike PilcherAthens Regional Medical CenterAssociate DirectorCorporate Communications

Avery McLeanSt. Mary's Health Care SystemDirectorMarketing & Public Relations

Amanda WillisEarth FareCommunity Relations Coordinator

Emma Laing, PhD, RD, LDUGA Department of Foods and NutritionAssistant Research Scientist

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.Athens Orthopedic ClinicOrthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Jimbo WoodHorizon Physical Therapy Physical Therapist and Owner

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November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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5 FB vs. New Mexico St. @ TBA

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17 WBB vs. College of Charleston @ 7 pm

18 19 FB vs. Kentucky @ TBA

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DecemberSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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4 Swim & Dive UGA Invitational @ 9:30 amWBB vs. Georgia Tech @ 2 pm

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7 8 9 10 11 EQ vs. Auburn @ 2 pmWBB vs. TCU @ 6 pmVB vs. Miss. St @ 7 pm MBB vs. Wofford @ 8 pm

12 FB vs. Auburn @ TBA

13 MBB vs. Bowling Green @ 6 p.m.

14 15 16 Swim & Dive vs. Emory @ 5 pmMBB vs. S. Dakota St. @ 7 pm

17 WBB vs. College of Charleston @ 7 pm

18 19 FB vs. Kentucky @ TBA

20 WBB vs. USC @ 2 pm

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27 28 29 30 WBB vs. S. Carolina St @ 7 pm

DecemberSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Swim & Dive UGA Invitational @ 9:30 amMBB vs. Cincinnati @ 7 pm

3 Swim & Dive UGA Invitational @ 9:30 am

4 Swim & Dive UGA Invitational @ 9:30 amWBB vs. Georgia Tech @ 2 pm

5 6 7 MBB vs. Georgia Tech @ 7 pm

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Geocaching.Geo What?:

This world wide treasure hunt is a fun way to get outside and moveand explore new places with family

and friends.

Meet Mr. 100 Fred Birchmore:A local Athens legend is celebrating his 100th birthday. His amazing life and

incredible accomplishments inspire us all to keep moving.

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Take It Indoors, Kids!

As cold weather creeps in, look for something new that lets kids have

fun while keeping them fi t and healthy through the winter.

Hiking isnt Just for Hikers:

No matter what your age or how many legs you have, everyone can benefi t

from a good hike and North Georgia is the perfect place for one.

RECREATION

20 SPORTS

811 Team on the

MOVE

13 Athlete on the MOVE

14 Picture Perfect

16 Performance Tips

18 Coachs Corner

24 Senior MOVES

26 Spokes & Sprockets

28 Places to MOVE

30 Paws to Play

35 Healthy MOVES

36 School MOVES

38 Womens MOVES

40 Kids MOVES

41 Nutrition Tips

47 Making a Difference

48 Power to MOVE

51 Fiscally Fit

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When you think of sports, you probably think immedi-ately of football, basketball, and baseball. Those are the sports that our society and our media tend to focus most of our attention on but there are so many other sports options out there for kids and adults. As winter approaches, now is the perfect time to try something new like swimming, volleyball or even something called Futsal (explained on page 8).

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TAKE IT TAKE IT TAKE IT INDOORS, INDOORS, INDOORS, KIDS!KIDS!KIDS!

INDOORS, KIDS!

INDOORS, INDOORS, INDOORS, KIDS!

INDOORS, KIDS!

INDOORS, KIDS!

INDOORS, INDOORS, INDOORS, KIDS!

INDOORS, GARY LEFEUVRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MOVE

As the daylight hours get shorter, the air gets colder, and fall

sports wind down, kids tend to spend more time inside in front

of a t.v., computer or some other kind of screen. Without easy

access to winter sports like skiing, fi gure skating, hockey and

other frozen follies, how do we keep our kids moving?

Look indoors for something that lets

them have fun while keeping them fi t and

healthy through the winter. What indoor

sport do most people think of? Basket-

ball, of course! Its a great sport for boys

and girls of any age. It combines great

athletic skills like speed, agility, endur-

ance, strength, strategy and teamwork,

and there are many places kids can play,

from parks and recreation departments

to competitive clubs. (You can fi nd them

listed in the MOVE Athens Resource Di-

rectory.)

But basketball isnt for every kid, and

that is okay. There are lots of other in-

door sports that you may not have even

thought about, and this winter is the per-

fect time to try one out to see if they like

it. Here are a few you should check out:

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FUTSAL: This international sport is a

variation of soccer that is played in a

gym. There are two teams each with five

players, one of whom is the goalkeeper.

Unlimited substitutions are permitted.

Unlike some other forms of indoor soc-

cer, the game is played on a hard court

surface (basketball court) marked off by

lines; walls or boards are not used.

Futsal is also played with a smaller ball

with less bounce than a regular soccer

ball. The rules create a fast-paced game

that encourages teamwork, agility, strat-

egy, ball control and passing in small

spaces. Oconee Futbol Club is offering in-

door Futsal again for the fourth straight

year. With more than 250 area play-

ers and growing, they offer a great op-

portunity to try this exciting international

sport. For more information, visit their

website at www.oconeefutbolclub.com.

VOLLEYBALL: Volleyball is a fun team

sport that provides a great workout for

the entire body. The jumping, hitting and

bumping or digging actions of volleyball

use all the different muscle groups. It

also helps develop great hand-eye coordi-

nation and quick reflexes. Teamwork is a

critical skill learned in volleyball because

each member has to be aware of their

space and role as they work together to

get the ball over the net without letting

it hit the floor.

In the Athens area, organized volleyball

has typically been a girls sport but it is

a great sport for boys, too. In fact, the

Georgia Juniors Volleyball Club is now

starting a volleyball program for boys

aged 10 to 18. Whether for girls or

boys, there are several options for play-

ing volleyball at either recreational or

competitive levels in the Athens area.

For more information, check out Georgia

Juniors Volleyball Club at www.georgia-

juniors.com or Oconee Parks & Recre-

ation in the MOVE Resource Directory.

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WRESTLING: For parents and kids looking for a sport that can dramatically improve ones ability to perform in other sports, wrestling is a great choice. This is a sport for overall physical development because it involves all muscle groups and requires the greatest balance of athletic skill. Not only does wrestling improve balance, speed, agility and intensity, it also strengthens virtually all muscle groups from hips, legs, torso and upper body, as well as neck and grip strength.

Many soccer and football coaches are known to recruit wrestlers because of their superior athletic capabilities, and parents often notice improvements in athletic ability after a season of wrestling. Wrestling also helps build self-esteem and confi dence. In addition to school wrestling clubs and teams, the Athens Wrestling Club and Titan Wrestling Club also teach and train young wrestlers.

SWIMMING: There is no better way to defy the cold weather than to throw on a bathing suit and jump in a pool! Oftentimes we think of competitive swimming as a summer sport, but it really is a year-round sport that is also one of the best forms of exercise that exists. This no-impact, no-sweat sport is a great way for kids of any age to get a great workout while having fun.

Although it looks like an individual sport, you really are part of a team that trains together, encourages each other and creates great friendships. Athens currently has two youth swimming teams with indoor swimming facilities. The Athens Bulldog Swim Club (www.athensbulldogs.com) trains at the UGA Ramsey Center; the Orcas train at the Summer Hill Recreation Club (www.summerhillrecreation.com).

GYMNASTICS: Whether you want to increase your fl exibility, ability to concentrate, strength, cardio health or teamwork skills or all of the above gymnastics is your ticket to success. Not everyone who participates in gymnastics is vying for a trophy or medal. In fact, many young people start with gymnastics because, to put it simply, kids like to bounce and jump, somersault and leap!

Gymnastics programs teach the importance of discipline and hard work and, ultimately, how they both pay off. Classes help kids deal with and overcome fear through careful training and spotting in a supportive environment. Youth interested in other

sports also fi nd gymnastics extremely benefi cial because they work on balance, coordination and overall conditioning as part of their gymnastics and tumbling classes. Find out more about how to incorporate gymnastics into your regular exercise regime or as preparation for competitive sports by visiting www.georgiael i tegymnastics.com, www.oconeegymastics.com , or www.athensclarkecounty.com

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TALL ON TALENT: TABBY MAYSG

eorgia Juniors Volleyball Club welcomed Tabby Mays to its traveling

team this year. Chosen as an alternate for the 14s club previously,

Tabby was chosen this time to play on the 16s team.

I was a little nervous this time, said Tabby, because I hadnt made the team

the first time. I wondered how it would be to play up on the 16-year-old team,

but I was the tallest player, so that helped.

Tabby and her mom, Rachel Mays-Roberts, werent completely comfortable

with her playing up with the 16s, but in the end,

Rachel was pleased that her daughter was very well

accepted by the coaches and team. The parents

were all very welcoming, and it was a great commu-

nity to be a part of. This just ended up being such a

blessing for Tabby; it really made a difference in her

growth as a player.

Tabby, whose j.v. season at Athens Academy just fin-

ished, felt the club experience helped her increase

her confidence level and her ability to focus on using

all her strengths. Her height normally keeps her playing in the middle, but the

coach is pushing her to go outside as a hitter. Tryouts for the next season

with Georgia Juniors Volleyball Club are coming up in November, and Tabby

plans to try out in her own age group then.

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The Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Team from Oconee County High

School is already on a winning streak this season with first place

finishes in their last three competitions. Their success is the result of

many hours of training and practice, both as a team and individually

as they work hard to be the best in their sport.

HEY,HEY,GET READY

READY FOR THE BEST

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Yes, competitive cheerleading is a sport! Not just because

these girls compete, but because it takes a lot of athleticism,

strength, and teamwork to perform their amazing routines.

One minute they are lifting and holding teammates over their

heads to create interesting formations, the next minute they

are doing back handsprings and fl ips across the fl oor, and all

while smiling and cheering.

Their routines are performed to music and require precision

from each individual and from the team. They rely on each

other to perform their individual parts in perfect unison with

the rest of the team. This trust and teamwork is what makes

the OCHS Competitive Cheerleading team such a close group

of friends that have really bonded together. Most of them

have trained and worked together for many years, both at

school and in other cheer or gymnastics clubs. Over the

years, they have developed athletic abilities, teamwork skills

and friendships that will last a lifetime.

For younger kids that are interested in competitive cheering, the

girls recommend starting with gymnastics, especially tumbling

classes. There are also cheerleading classes for kids as young

as fi ve years old through programs like Force Elite Allstars

(www.forceallstars.com).

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PICTURE PERFECT

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CONCUSS IONSConcussions are a normal topic of dis-cussion around my house. With two sons who coach, umpire and play fi ve sports (each), dinner conversation often centers on sports issues. One of them has experienced a concussion, and one of his college roommates is now prohib-ited from playing any contact sports for his lifetime due to multiple concussions (see Coopers story in this article).

Numbers differ slightly depending on the source, but its generally safe to say that

SPORTS ZONE PERFORMANCE TIPS

BY MARJIE FOSTER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA

LORALYNQ: What kind of response (and response time) by your coaches and trainers occurred when you were injured (concussion)?

A: I tried to play it off like I was okay. They looked for a few seconds, then the coaches took me to the trainers quickly.

Q: Did you think immediately "I have a concussion" ... was it easy to tell what was wrong?

A: No. I didnt think anything was wrong; I thought I got knocked in the head and blacked out a little.

Q: Do you think parents, coaches and students really understand how serious this kind of injury can be if its not treated?

A: No. Some of my teammates didnt take it seriously, but I knew because of health-related classes Id taken.

Q: Did you feel pressure from your fellow cheerleaders or any coaches to just keep going after the injury?

A: No. Just from myself. Everyone else said no.

Q: Do you think concussions are on the radar for cheerleaders and dancers as they are for, say, football players and wrestlers?

A: It is for cheerleading. Cheering is the most dangerous sport for head, neck and back injuries. I did a study for class and learned that.

Q: What can parents, coaches, schools or others do to help better educate students about why they should take concussions seriously?

A: My health instructor and class helped me. Maybe adding the issue to health classes in middle and high school would help. And fi rst aid certifi cation should be required at college level.

about 30 states have concussion laws in place as of press time. Almost a dozen, including Georgia, have no legislation. Laws differ slightly, but basically they re-quire (a) athletes to sign a form stating they received education about concus-sions, (b) removal of athletes from play after a head injury and/or (c) clearance from a medical professional before the athlete returns to play.

A 35-year veteran coach of four sports said to me, As a coach, if I suspect a concussion, I know what to do I take care of the player. Ive never had a par-ent insist that their child continue play-ing. Football rules are evolving to pre-

vent head injuries, but some sports are lagging behind. Coaches are more educated than we were years ago, too, so we can help parents understand the po-tential severity of such an injury.

As a former collegiate football player who had a concussion in high school, my youngest son, Clint, said, Concus-sions arent exact.


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CONCUSS IONSBY MARJIE FOSTER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA

You cant always tell right when it hap-pens that theres a problem. Trainers and coaches can only guess based on the players behavior. We have better equipment, training, strength and condi-tioning but we also have more violent collisions. Were bigger and stronger than ever. So while we are more aware, we may also be more vulnerable.

My eldest son, Mitch, has coached four years of high school baseball while in college. Im bombarded with emails thats a good thing from the athletic association to be sure Im educated and focused on this issue. In my experience, the trainers on hand did everything pos-sible to be sure players were cared for. Theres no question in my mind that my first priority is the players safety, not his or her position on the field or court.

To advocate for concussion laws in Georgia and other states, go to http://www.safekids.org. You can send a note directly from this site to legislators ask-ing them to take action. You can also call 404-785-7436 to learn more about advocacy from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. In the meantime, read about the signs to watch out for if your son or daughter has taken a blow to the head at http://www.box.net/shared/yst9d-hkf2420ol45y2tz.

COOPERQ: What kind of response (and response time) by your coaches and trainers occurred when you were injured (concussion)?

A: My coaches and trainers actually couldnt tell I wasn't myself until I sought them out to tell them I had a problem.

Q: Did you think immediately "I have a concussion" ... what it easy to tell what was wrong?

A: No. When I realized I wasnt myself, I was halfway through practice and couldn't remember how I got there. Then it was 9 p.m. and I was in the training room. Of the small flashes I do remember in that nine hour span, it was mostly massive confusion and uncertainty.

Q: What did it feel like when you had your concussions?

A: I was confused, recalling only flashes and fragments in a day's span, and Ive never regained most of the memory of that day. I could tell afterward how it had affected me. I had slowed reaction, less dexterity, less coordination and difficulty focusing. It was a physical and mental 'numbness.'

Q: Do you think parents, coaches and students really understand how serious this kind of injury can be if its not treated?

A: It depends. Educated coaches are going to have a lot of knowledge about the injuries their athletes sustain. At higher levels, they want players in top shape. At other levels, coaches are usually tightknit and take personal levels of responsibility for their 'family.' Some parents presume their kid cant be hurt beyond repair; they might encourage them to keep at it and trust the issue to resolve itself. But I think most parents have the kids wellbeing in mind, and are especially aware at the college level.

Students are probably the least likely to understand how a serious injury could affect them. We all think we're immortal, and even if we have a reasonable perspective on our own vulnerability, its common for athletes to be stubborn. I know I was, and didn't want to believe another head injury could give me brain damage (or worse), mostly because I couldn't accept at the time that football was over for me.

Q: Did you feel pressure from teammates or coaches to just keep going after the injury?

A: Not at all. Other players were concussed during the season; they understood what I was going through. As for coaches, safety

was the priority when deciding whether an

athlete should play or mend. In fact, during our

preseason camp, coaches were required to

show us a video that highlighted the dangers

of head injuries and how to prevent them. My

coaches supported me taking time off until I was

fully functional again, and my athletic trainer

refused reintroduction to the playing field until

I was able to pass a concussion test with the

same marks or better than I had tested during

the preseason mental security test we were

required to take.

Q: Do you think concussions are on the radar

for cheerleaders and dancers as they are for,

say, football players and wrestlers?

A: One is at risk of injury in any sport. I think

a high contact athlete such as a football or

basketball player may be at greater risk of

injury simply because they are exposed to it

more frequently and for longer periods of time.

Cheerleading and dancing present their own

dangers. Being thrown in the air or performing

a complex acrobatic maneuver has the inherent

risk of falling damage or overstrain. Landing on

your head from falling off a 10-feet-high human

pyramid without a helmet could absolutely end

in injury. And their lack of protective equipment

puts them at higher risk in the case of an

accident or error.

Q: What can parents, coaches, schools or

others do to help better educate students about

why they should take concussions seriously?

A: I think the most important education needs to

happen at the high school level. Those athletes

are taught the fundamentals of the game, and

pride is a huge factor stressed by both players

and coaches. Im not sure injuries are given the

same respect as in college.

Q: Are you concerned youll get another

concussion?

A: I didn't think about it too much until I realized,

after my last [sixth] one that I had to put the

pads up forever. I am no longer able to play

in any physical contact sports, so golf is the

only collegiate option available to me right now.

Fortunately for me, Ive played golf for a long

time and have in college, and will continue to

do so for the rest of my life. I do feel pretty

fortunate to have been able to continue in

football for as long as I did, since most guys

never get past the high school level. I wouldnt

trade the time Ive given for it nor the things Ive

learned from my college experience, and I'd do

it again if I could.

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BANKING ON GEORGIAS KIDS


James Banks was Georgia High School Player of the year and Mc-Donald High School All-American, to name just a couple of the accolades he

achieved in high school. Then, while play-

ing for UGA, he lettered all four years,

was MVP in the East Regional Semi-fi nal,

and made a Final Four appearance. When

he went pro, he played with the Continen-tal Basketball League, and earned inter-national fame when he played in France and Belgium.

Now he is back in Athens, coaching at Athens Academy and passing along his knowledge and love

of the game to his student-athletes. We had a chance to talk with Coach Banks about his philosophy of coaching and why he has been around basketball for so many years.

The fi rst thing you have to do is love the kids, says Coach Banks. If they know and under-stand that, then youve got a great start. You fi nd out what their goals and dreams are, try to get them to do the right thing, make sure they are respectful of their parents and understand what that means. Building relation-ships with these kids is such an incredible way to coach the game of bas-

ketball is just the tool.

Athens Academy is a college prep school, and Banks has been coaching there for about a decade. He decided to coach because he felt it was his calling. He knew it would allow him to be around the game he loves as well as make a different by infl uencing young people in a positive way.

Basketball did a lot for me, says Coach Banks. Coaches stuck with me. I was fortunate to have loving parents, too very fortunate to have those things in my life. Being a mentor to those students is a joy in my life. We want them to have a selfl ess attitude, to know that they are part of a team. We build relationships with each one individually, but the game is played as a team.


SPORTS ZONE COACHES CORNER

The fi rst thing you have to do is love the kids, says Coach Banks. If they know and under-stand that, then youve got a great start. You fi nd out what their goals and dreams are, try to get them to do the right thing, make sure they are respectful of their parents and understand what that means. Building relation-ships with these kids is such an incredible way to coach the game of bas-

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With the sweltering summer temperatures long gone, its a great time to hit the trail and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether your trail winds through a forest or up the side of a mountain, hiking combines the benefi ts of physical activity with the relaxation and stress relief that comes from spending time enjoying the beauty and seclusion of nature.

PHOTO COMPLIMENTS OF DANIELLE HUDDLESTON

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HIKING ISNT

JUST FOR, UM,

HIKERS ANYMORE!If you read the Georgia State Parks website section about hiking, heres what youll find: Georgias diverse landscape makes for a hikers paradise. In the north Georgia mountains, hikers will find waterfalls and colorful autumn leaves. Trails in middle and southern Georgia highlight sandhill communities with longleaf pines and gopher tortoise burrows. Along the coast, hikers can explore salt marsh and Spanish moss-laced trees.


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I tried to paraphrase that state-ment several times, but honestly its exactly what we wanted to say here, so we just quoted it directly! Georgia is, indeed, a hikers para-dise, for all the reasons you read above, but also because we have some of the best weather in the world for hiking almost year-round. And, for serious hikers, we also lay claim to the start of the Appala-chian Trail, with its first southern steps beginning at Amicalola Falls State Park.

And for Athens residents, hiking is one of the most accessible, beautiful and healthful ways to spend your free time. Right here in Clarke County, you will find:

Cook's Trail Part of the Athens Gre-enway and Riverside Parks system, Cooks Trail runs alongside the creek,

through lightly forested areas, and even across manmade and natural surfaces for about four miles. At the end of the trail, youll find Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Lakeside Trail Walk the 2.5 mile pathway along Lake Chapmans shores to the wetlands.

Sandy Creek Park With more than 10 miles of trails, hikers and walkers have access to different terrains that can accommodate any age or ability.

Swimming Deer Trail Follow this three-mile path around a different side of Lake Chapman.

Buckeye Horse Trail The hikers at this trail are horses! Its large enough to accommodate groups of horseback riders; walkers will want to let the four-legged hikers (and their two-legged rid-ers) enjoy this four-mile trail.

Great Exploration Sites for GA Kids

Fort Mountain General Coffee Reed Bing-ham Skidaway Island Sweetwater Creek Watson Mill Bridge Etowah or Kolomoki

Mounds Jarrell Plantation Hofwyl-Broadfield New Echota Picketts Mill Fort McAllister Fort King George Tallulah Gorge Amicalola Falls Providence Canyon Cloudland Canyon

PHOTO BY: DANIELLE HUDDLESTON


The best part is that you can choose from a fairly easy trail if you're just beginning to work out, or you can spend all day exploring tough back-country trails. Since seasons change and you'll see something new every time you hike, no workout will be the same.

The Georgia State Parks website www.gastateparks.org is a good re-source for fi nding trail locations near you. Each park page has a map and most have trail descriptions.

In addition, reports Hatcher, UGA has the Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) and non-students may participate in many of their ac-tivities. Also, you may fi nd clubs whose members enjoy similar activities at www.meetup.com. Particularly kid-friendly venues for hiking and outdoor activities can be found

Elsewhere in North Georgia, Athens res-idents will fi nd easy-to-challenging trails throughout the mountains. In many ar-eas, primitive camping is allowed with advanced reservations. In addition, sev-eral trails are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, and some feature spectac-ular views, waterfalls and other natural sights that not only offer healthy exercise alternatives but also fun exploration and beautiful views. What child or adult, for that matter doesnt love the sound and feel of a rushing stream, or the sight of birds landing on wild owers, or the oc-casional sighting of a bald eagle or deer in its natural habitat?

Kim Hatcher, public affairs coordinator for Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, says this about hiking as a form of exer-cise and relaxation:

Hiking is great exercise, while it also helps relax your mind and rejuvenate your soul.


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For tips on hiking responsibly in our state, local and national parks, see Kid Tips on page 40 in this issue.

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SPORTS

ATHENS AREA UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADINGPhone: (706) 548-2246Email: [email protected]: www.athens-upward.orgAddress: Beech Haven Baptist Church, Athens, GA

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LEISURE SERVICESPhone: 706-613-3800Email: [email protected]: www.accleisureservices.comAddress: 205 Old Commerce Rd, Athens, GA 30607

ATHENS PREMIER LEAGUE BASKETBALL Phone: (706) 372-7946Email: [email protected]: www.athenspremierleague.comAddress: 598 South Millege Ave., Suite 8, Athens, GA

ATHENS UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONPhone: (706) 353-2241Email: [email protected]: www.athensunited.netAddress: 1071C Founders Blvd, Athens, GA

GEORGIA ELITE GYMNASTICSPhone: (706) 549-0160Email: [email protected]: www.georgiaelitegymnastics.comAddress: 1235 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA

OCONEE FUTBOL CLUB Phone: (706) 614-1529Email: [email protected]: www.oconeefutbolclub.comAddress: PO Box 686, Watkinsville, GA 30677

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

RECREATION

A&F GOLF / US JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION, INC.Phone: (706) 614-1927Email: [email protected]: www.www.ultimatejuniorlesson.comAddress: 1110 Elder Road, Bishop, GA

BIG DOGS ON THE RIVERPhone: (706) 353-6002Email: [email protected]: www.georgiacyclesport.comAddress: 2525 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA

SPORTS & RECREATION STORES

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

GEORGIA CYCLE SPORTSPhone: (706) 549-8600Email: [email protected]: www.georgiacyclesport.comAddress: 1029 Baxter St., Athens, GA

MARTIAL ARTS

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

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

FITNESS

Phone: (706) 769-4090Email: [email protected]: www.curves.comAddress: 10B Simonton Bridge Rd, Watkinsville, GA

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

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGINGPhone: (706) 549-4850Email: [email protected]: www.accaging.orgAddress: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA

SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LEISURE SERVICESPhone: 706-613-3800Email: [email protected]: www.accleisureservices.comAddress: 205 Old Commerce Rd, Athens, GA 30607

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

DANCE

STUDIO DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706) 354-6454Email: [email protected]: www.thestudiodanceacademy.comAddress: 1100 Jennings Mill Parkway, Athens, GA

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RECREATION ZONE SENIOR MOVES

THE BABY BOOMERS ARENT SLOWING DOWNIF ANYTHING, THEY ARE

SPEEDING UP

BY KADEE HOLT, OUTREACH COORDINATOR, ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING


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After several failed attempts at getting in touch with my parents, I left a voicemail asking them to give me a call back before 10 p.m. I knew they were not in any danger because they were returning my phone calls, but it was after I, their youngest of five, 30-something year old chil-dren, had already gone to bed. When I finally got in touch with them, the response was we are just really busy and why are you going to bed so early?

Here I was trying to justify my early sleeping schedule to my retired parents who were keeping long hours. My, my, how the tables had turned within the last couple of years. My parents, like many of their friends and age group, are more active now than they have ever been and this is a common trend among their gen-eration, the Baby Boomers.

January 1, 2011, marked the first day that the oldest of the Baby Boomer generation would reach the age of 65. Baby Boomers, the generation of babies born during the boom after World War II, grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. They have continued to make a boom and are now making that impact on the retired community. As evidence by the example above, this newly retired age group is on the MOVE. They are engag-ing themselves in new experiences and activities and enjoying an active lifestyle that they have spent their lives working towards.

The Athens Community Council on Ag-ing, like many resource agencies across the nation, are tuning into the busy and active lives of the Baby Boomer genera-tion. They are listening to this genera-tion that is on the MOVE, changing their lineup of programs to fit their MOVING

needs. The Athens Community Council on Aging or ACCA has been offering many classes to keep older adults mov-ing, including Zumba, dancing, and Tai Chi. This winter, they will expand their offerings with walking classes and new aerobics classes.

In addition, ACCA is planning several trips including holiday shopping and antiquing as well as a cruise that is in the works for next spring. To promote this shift in older adults interest, ACCA is in the pro-cess of launching a whole new brand for its senior center to comply with the de-mand of this fast-growing population

The Center for Active Living will launch in early November. The name change is to better describe this shift in older adults interest and the services provided locally by the ACCA to keep this generation of older adults active and on the MOVE.

RESOURCES: www.accaging.orgwww.athenslir.org

www.athensymca.orgwww.ywco.org

Older adults in Athens can also become involved with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and take educational classes through their programming at the Uni-versity of Georgia.

Staying on the MOVE is important to our health as we grow older, and having lo-cal agencies and UGA provide opportuni-ties for older adults makes Athens and the surrounding areas a great place for older adults to stay on the MOVE. I know from experience that the Baby Boomer generation isnt slowing down. If any-thing, they are speeding up and we are going to have to keep up with them.

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SAFECYCLING IS

EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY

IN COLLABORATION WITH DAVID CROWE, ATHENS ATTORNEY AND CYCLE ENTHUSIAST

RECREATION ZONE SPOKES AND SPROCKETS


laws allow for

two-abreast

cycling, but

single fi le is

safer and helps

drivers feel more

comfortable.

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Cycling isnt just for fun anymore. In the Athens area, we see UGA students traveling to class on bicycles, residents and visitors of all ages utilizing the many bike trails in the area and more and more professionals using this inexpensive and healthy alternative to commuting to work by car.

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Whether you are riding your bike in the city or driving near cyclists, you should know the basics of safe cycling. Cyclists should:

Obey all rules of the road, especially red lights and stop signs. This not only keeps them safer, but it helps establish friendly relations with drivers.

Ride single file. Yes, we know that the law allows for two-abreast cycling, but single file is safer and helps drivers feel more comfortable.

Avoid impeding the flow of traffic.

Act with common courtesy. This will engender goodwill between drivers and cyclists.

Know the safest routes for ingress and egress in and out of the city. In Athens there are about five.

Be familiar with what roads offer bicycle lanes, as well as which ones are better for novice urban cyclists to use.

Use head- and tail lights. In fact, this is required at night.

Use reflective clothing, especially at night.

Wear a helmet! Children under the age of 12 are required to wear one; however, most cyclists wear helmets now, particularly when riding near motorists.

David Crowe, organizer of the Winter Bike League, didnt start cycling until he was 18 and a UGA student, and then he did so just to get around campus. Now, more than three decades later, he has cycled all over the country, including a cross-country trek, and commutes all over Athens on his bicycle.

Says Crowe, Ive gained many friends around the country thanks to cycling. And Athens is very attractive to cyclists because of our roads, paths and trails. We also have great family cycling at Heritage Park near Farmington, mountain bike trails at Ft. Yargo, and places to cycle together and then picnic, play disc golf, take a hike, and so much more.

Athens already has three bike shops that offer classes to help you ride more safely and confidently in traffic. They also host rides with experienced riders to help you with the rules of the road and tips for fun and safe cycling. Obviously, half of the responsibility for safe cycling belongs to motorists. When driving, we should all be on the lookout for Share the Road signs that clearly indicate where cyclists may be present and give them three feet when passing them.

For more information about cycling classes and rides, contact Georgia Cycle Sport or one of the local bicycle shops.

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IS THE GREENWAY

THE RIGHT WAY FOR YOU TO GET MOVING?

Here in the Athens area, we are fortunate to have the Greenway, a linear park system that offers glimpses of wildlife, wide open spaces and, of course, a recreational path that provides a scenic venue for biking, skating, running and walking.

Our Greenway is our link from the land to the people, between rivers and parks to downtown and more urban areas. It offers protection for our environment while providing a source of economic development to our region. Greenways, by virtue of their natural beauty and positive economic impact, enhance property values and attract businesses to the surrounding communities.

The Greenway is also a safe and beautiful place to exercise!

According to Melinda Cochran, Greenway coordinator for the Department of Leisure Services, This is a great place to teach kids to ride a bike. Its straight, fl at and theres no traffi c. Youll fi nd picnic tables along the way, and you can wind your way through Ben Burton Park, Dudley Park, Sandy Creek Park and Sandy Creek Nature Center. We have lots of runners, walkers and bicyclists that use the Greenway."

Continues Cochran, On the Greenway, youll see moms with roller blades pushing strollers, running beside toddlers on tricycles, basically pushing or pedaling anything non-motorized. It is just such a fun place to be.

Cochran coordinates several events that take place on the Greenway. In April 2012, the twelfth Eco Adventure is planned. This event, which includes archery, running, backpacking and more, is an entry level team competition. Keep an eye on the Athens MOVE calendar, and youll fi nd 5K FUNdraising runs and geocaching programs. (Oh, and if you just thought Geo What? see the article on page 32 of this issue.)

If youre ready to get moving the Greenway way, visit athensclarkecounty.com or contact Mel Cochran at [email protected].

IN COLLABORATION WITH MELINDA COCHRAN,

GREENWAY COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES

RECREATION ZONE PLACES TO MOVE


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The Greenway is a safe and beautiful place to exercise!

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PREVENTATIVE VETICINE

JEFF BANGLE, DVM OCONEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

It is estimated that between 40-60% of

pets in the US are overweight, and up-

wards of 10% are obese! But YOU can make

a difference in your pets health, and perhaps even

help yourself get a little leaner or prevent a future

problem or two!

To start, most overweight or obese pets eat too much

and exercise too little. This is a recipe for disaster be-

cause once your pet grows new fat cells, these cells

never go away! And obese pets are more prone to a

multitude of diseases that their skinny counterparts

are much less likely to encounter. Diabetes, lame-

ness, and heart disease are some of the most com-

mon problems that I see in overweight pets.

Overweight pets typically live 15% shorter lives, too.

Thats about two years for a Labrador retriever and

about three for a toy poodle. So what can you

do to help decrease the risk of pet obesity or

help those that have already lost that nice

figure?

Reduce the calories use portion con-

trol, and feed your pet based on its

activity level.

Limit treats use cheerios, green

beans or carrots for snacks.

Move a little more with your pet even mod-

erate exercise for 30 minutes three times a

week is recommended.

These tips may seem simple and few, but the rewards

to you and your pet will be a longer life and a healthier

one, too!

RECREATION ZONE PAWS TO PLAY

Thats about two years for a Labrador retriever and

about three for a toy poodle. So what can you

do to help decrease the risk of pet obesity or

help those that have already lost that nice

Move a little more with your pet even mod

erate exercise for 30 minutes three times a

week is recommended.

SOME HEALTHY TREAT ALTERNATIVES


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The Holidays are suppose to be when we spend time together as families, but in all the hustle and bustle, we often spend more time shopping, eating and stressing. As you prepare to face the holidays this year, why not set some goals that will make the holidays healthier and happier for your family. Eating healthier and more sensible meals combined with family fun activities like geocaching (learn what it is on page 32) will help make the season bright.

FAMILY ZONE

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GEOWHAT?

My husband and I are wandering in the same spot looking under and

around things for about 15 minutes. It almost feels like an hour when

youre trying to remain inconspicuous. We know a secret something

is hidden in this area and we dont want anyone (muggles) to know.

Unfortunately, someone takes notice of us acting strangely. Were

busted. When asked what we are doing we cant come up with a good

excuse for what were doing so we admit that we are geocaching. More often than not were asked What is that?

and then we stumble around for a good way to explain what that means. We still get the I see a two-headed person

look. Well thats all part of the fun. We get to share something we love to do.

BY STACI LITTS, ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR ATHENS MOVE,

ATHENS RESIDENT AND GEOCACHER

FAMILY ZONE FEATURE

Most cell phones have downloadable apps and are equipped to start geocaching today!

downloadable apps and


WHAT?youre trying to remain inconspicuous. We know a secret something

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GEOWHAT?

SO, WHAT IS GEOCACHING?

Geocaching is often referred to as a high tech treasure hunt using todays technology to fi nd a hidden cache call a geocache (pronounced geocash), geo for earth and cache for a collection of items stored in a hidden place.

Using coordinates and a GPS, you search for caches which contain a log book and sometimes little trinkets left for trade called swag. Caches range in size from as small as the tip of your pinky (referred to as nano or micro caches) to caches as big as ammo boxes and larger. There are also tricky caches disguised as screws and other items you would overlook.

Levels of diffi culty vary according to the size and terrain where the cache is located. Caches are strategically placed in trees, stuck to things magnetically or under something, but they are not buried in the ground. There are park-and-grab caches which can take as little as fi ve minutes to fi nd, puzzle caches that make you solve a puzzle to come up with the coordinates, and multi-caches for people who enjoy scavenger hunts. This makes it the perfect outdoor game for everyone.

Oh, before I forget, a muggle is a non-geocacher or someone who is unaware

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that there are secret treasures hidden all around them. Muggle is based on the term from Harry Potter, which is a nonmagical person. After reading this article you will no longer be a muggle!

WHERE ARE GEOCACHES HIDDEN?

They are hidden everywhere and anywhere stuck to a traffi c sign, hanging in a drainage pipe by fi shing line, in trees, deep in the woods, in the parking lot of your nearest Kroger. You can plan your walking, biking, running route or even vacations around them.

There are more than 1.5 million geocaches hidden around the world. Geocaching is a great way to explore new places while traveling. Some of the hardest caches are hidden in the Middle East. There are geocaches in Antarctica, at the Taj Mahal in India, and my personal favorite is the cache on the ISS (International Space Station). The Athens area alone boasts several hundred.

WHY TRY GEOCACHING?

Its something you can do for free wherever you go. Thats not the best part though. Geocaching is an activity in which you can share places and common interests with the people in your community and around the world

and it supports the environment. There is an abbreviated saying known to geocachers as CITO, meaning Cache In Trash Out. Geocachers go into areas seeking their treasures, and when they leave, they take out any trash they fi nd along the way.

Geocaching is a wonderful way to spend the day outdoors with friends or family. You may fi nd places and see views of your neighborhood you never knew existed. Geocaching combines exercise and fun while enjoying the environment. Finding a cache provides a sense of fulfi llment in the hunt, whether its the journey, the view, the creativeness of the cache or fi nding something someone else has hidden that most people dont know is there.

HOW TO GET STARTED ON YOUR FIRST HUNT?

First, sign up on Geocaching.com, the offi cial geocaching website, to get your free basic membership. Gather up the required gear. You will need a map and compass or GPS. An inexpensive, basic GPS or smartphone is fi ne; just make sure you know how to use it before you head out. If you go on a long journey bring the map and compass in case something goes wrong with your GPS. Bring extra batteries. You will need a pen

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GENERAL:CACHE A box or container that contains, at the very least, a logbook

GEOSWAG The items that can be found in some larger caches

MUGGLE A non-geocacher

MUGGLED - Being caught by a non-geocacher while retrieving/replacing a cache; also, a muggled cache has been removed or vandalized by a non-geocacher, usually out of misunderstanding or lack of knowledge

SMILEY A cache fi nd; refers to the "smiley-face" icon attached to "Found It" logs on some listing sites

BYOP (Bring Your Own Pen/Pencil) The cache in question lacks a writing device for the logbook

CITO (Cache In Trash Out) Refers to picking up trash on the hunt

CO (Cache Owner) The person who is responsible for maintaining a cache (usually the person who hid it)

DNF (Did Not Find) Did not fi nd the cache container being searched for

FTF (First To Find) The fi rst person to fi nd a cache container

GPS (Global Positioning System) May occasionally refers to the receiver itself

GPSR GPS receiver

PAF - Phone-A-Friend

LOGGING A HUNT:TFTC (Thanks For The Cache) Often used at the end of logs to thank the cache owner

TFTH (Thanks For The Hunt or Hide or Hike) Shares the same purpose as TFTC, but can also be used when the cache was not found

TN (Took Nothing) No trade or traveling item was removed from the cache

LN (Left Nothing) No trade or traveling item was added to the cache

XN (eXchanged Nothing) Combines TN and LN; nothing was removed or added

SL (Signed Log) Used when the participant visited the cache and signed its logbook

*Note: Various acronyms above are often combined in various ways, such as "TNLNSL, TFTC!"*

LOCATION DESCRIPTION OR HINT:GRC (GuardRail Cache) Used in the description on where a cache may be hidden

GZ (Ground Zero or Geo-zone) - General area in which a cache is hidden

ICT (Ivy Covered Tree) Used in the description of where a cache may be hidden

LPC (Light/Lamp Post Cache) Used in the description on where a cache may be hidden

MKH (Magnetic Key Holder) Used in the description on the type of container used for the cache

PLC (Parking Lot Cache) Used in the description on where a cache may be hidden

POR (Pile Of Rocks) Used in the description on where a cache may be hidden

POS (Pile Of Sticks or Stones) Used in the description on where a cache may be hidden

UFO (Unnatural Formation of Objects) Pile of material that obviously did not form naturally and is a likely cache hiding spot

UPS (Unnatural Pile of Sticks) Piles sticks that did not form naturally and where a cache may be hidden.

MORE GEOCACHING TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS:

or pencil to log your fi nd and paper for taking notes if needed. Dont forget to bring some swag, items for trade. If you take something from the cache make sure you leave something of equal value.

For more information on Geocaching you can go to www.geocaching.com, watch videos on Youtube, or go to your local library. While getting started, I found the Complete Idiots Guide to Geocaching quite useful.

Share your geocaching experience in the comment section of this article at

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Numbers thatMotivate Us to MOVE


HEALTHY MOVES

Normal = 120 or less diastolic (top number)

Normal = 80 or less systolic (bottom number)

Normal = 120 or less diastolic (top number)

Blood pressure

Health = 65-99mg/dlHealth = 65-99mg/dl

Blood Glucose

Preferable =

MINIAlmost every kid loves to run and play! With that in mind, the Mini Marathoners program was de-veloped by USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach Kim Landrum of Dream Believe Tri, and physical therapist Jimbo Wood of Horizon Physical Therapy.

This program exposes youth to the sports of running and triathlon, teach-es kids how to set and achieve fitness goals and helps combat childhood obe-sity through opportunity and consisten-cy. The hope of Mini Marathoners is to educate children about the importance of fitness and nutrition throughout their

lives, and encourage a sense of physical and psychological well-being through en-durance sports.

Mini Marathoner participants learn to set and achieve fitness goals by run-ning or walking 13.1 or 26.2 miles over 13 weeks, eating healthy foods and encouraging family and friends to do the same. The program was initially launched at Barrow Elementary School in Clarke County, but it's a free program available to all elementary, middle school and home schooled children. Teachers, administrators and parents who are in-terested in teaching youth how to live active and healthy lives can offer Mini Marathoners as part of an after school

curriculum, as an integrated part of the physical education curriculum or as a separate fundraiser.

Unlike many traditional sports, endur-ance sports such as triathlon, running, biking and swimming have great longev-ity and can be practiced well into your 70s and 80s (or even into your 100s read about centenarian Fred Birchmore on page 44 of this issue!). By learning to set endurance goals now, kids will develop physical skills such as agility, strength, flexibility and endurance while building self-confidence and discovering a sense of self. They will also learn what it means to commit to a long-term fit-ness challenge that requires consisten-cy and commitment.

Children are encouraged to make healthy eating a part of their daily lives by follow-ing the nutritional guidelines contained in the program packet. It is important for them to understand that proper nu-trition and hydration play an important role in their overall health and wellness and are keys to living an active, produc-tive life.

Help us help the kids of the Athens area to combat childhood obesity by introduc-ing them to the many benefits of endur-ance sports. Contact Kim Landrum at [email protected] or visit www.dreambelievetri.com for more information.


MARATHONERS:Teaching Kids How to Set and Achieve Fitness Goals, 13.1 and 26.2 miles at a time!

FAMILY ZONE SCHOOL MOVES

IN COLLABORATION WITH KIM LANDRUM, FOUNDER OF DREAM BELIEVE TRI COACHING AND CLINICS

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If my child has never run before, how do we get

started?

Start slowly as you warm up.

Try to reach a relaxed, comfortable pace.

Run at a pace you can maintain for 2-3 minutes.

Each week or two, try to increase your running

segments by a minute or two at a time.

Keep your upper body relaxed with your chest up and open.

Keep your arms bent at the elbow 90 degrees; let them swing from your shoulder like

a pendulum.

Focus on landing on the mid-section of your foot; push off the forefoot to accelerate.

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KEEPINGKEEPINGKEEPINGIT REALIT REALIT REALTHE TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUTH ABOUT

WOMENS SELF-DEFENSEWOMENS SELF-DEFENSEWOMENS SELF-DEFENSEIN COLLABORATION WITH RANDY MCELWEE, OWNER/DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN BLACK BELT ACADEMY

As she walked home alone, the young woman began to feel uneasy.

Turning, she saw a man in dark clothing and ski mask emerge from

the bushes. He grabbed her and tried to drag her from the sidewalk.

FAMILY ZONE WOMENS' MOVES

PHOTO BY BRYAN REDDING PHOTOGRAPHY


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This is generally how the story and per-

ception go, but rarely how an actual at-

tack occurs. From advertising to news

reporting, movies and television, vio-

lence against women (and how women

respond to that violence) is fl agrantly

misrepresented. Rapists are most often

portrayed as smelly, psychotic strang-

ers who jump from behind bushes. Their

features are sometimes exaggerated to

the point of being monster-like fi gures

with hidden faces. Rarely are attackers

depicted as friends, acquaintances, or

family members of their victims.

Yet the overwhelming majority of as-

sailants know their victims; in fact, the

American Medical Association (AMA)

reports that about 75% of sexual as-

saults are committed by a friend, ac-

quaintance, intimate partner or family

member of the victim. Thus there is typi-

cally some sort of emotional connection

between the victim and the assailant, so

teaching effective women's self-defense

is more complicated than just a kick in

the groin and a rake to the eyes.

Women are encouraged by parents,

partners and media coverage during

times of tragedy to attend a safety or

self-defense class. These workshops

typically offer only a cursory lecture or

course, but even more concerning is

the number of women that do seek real

training and get an inadequate answer to

their search for real self-defense tools.

To be truly effective, self-defense pro-

grams should be based on the following:

Knowledge of actual attacks

Tools for recognizing, avoiding,

preventing and ultimately defending

against assault

Recognition of creative defense

strategies women already have

Opportunities to practice their skills

LOOK FOR THESE PROGRAM QUALITIES

Teaches techniques designed especially for women

Employs verbal and mental skills combined with physical techniques

Addresses the effects of adrenalin during real attacks

Incorporates simulated attack scenarios

Is based on how actual attacks occur and how women successfully defended

Assistance in overcoming the self-imposed fear of hurting another human being

Attackers come in all forms and prey on womens core traits: kindness, caring, trust and willingness to help others. In order to effectively defend yourself, you must not only be trained in the physical techniques to escape, but also the ver-bal, mental and intuitive aspects to avoid, recognize and prevent potential attack.

PHOTO BY BRYAN REDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO BY AMERICAN BLACK BELT ACADEMY STAFF

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BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE

Stay on the trail.

Stay in a single file.

Follow posted rules.

Hike with at least one buddy.

BE RESPECTFUL

Be considerate of others.

Be very calm and careful around horses and pack animals

Keep your pet leashed.

Take care of the environment.

KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHAT YOURE DOING

Use a map, a compass and/or GPS.

Be sure someone back home knows what your planned route is.

Know the weather forecast, and then dress accordingly.

Take water and other supplies (even if youre only hiking for a few hours).

Wear the right shoes/boots for the environment.

TAKE OUT WHAT YOU TAKE IN

Take out trash you (and others) have used.

Carry out your pets waste.

TIPS FOR HIKING WITH YOUR FAMILY

MAP

N

Hiking can take an hour or several days. But no

matter how long youre on the trail, you will see,

smell, hear and feel the incredible beauty of nature

while getting healthy exercise with your family!

When youre hiking with the family, whether its in a local, state or national park, keep these

tips in mind. Youll have a safer experience, as will our environment and all those around

you, if you do. For more detailed information, visit www.treadlightly.org.

FAMILY ZONE KIDS' MOVES


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FAMILY ZONE

Sneak the hea thy in Holiday Treats!

Its always more comfortable to cook and bake traditional favorites during the holidays, so weve listed a few easy substitutes to make even the old favorites healthier for the whole family! With these simple changes, almost every holiday snack, dessert and side dish can be healthier and just as easy as, well, pie!

Use whole wheat baking fl our instead of white fl our. (Some folks use a 50/50 ratio of each just to keep the kids from noticing.)

Use whole wheat or multi-grain crackers and breads for those cheese-n-cracker snacks. And use real, low-fat cheese (none of the canned stuff, please).

Add fruits like pears, apples, grapes and mandarin oranges to salads.

Use dips made from plain or vanilla yogurt instead of cream cheese

Add a tablespoon of fl ax seed to any of your baked goods batters.

Use cookie cutters to make fun holiday shapes in your low-fat cheeses and sandwich meats.

For more ideas, visit www.nourishinteractive.com.

NUTRITION TIPS

Heres an autumn favorite that kids of all ages love!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

After Halloween, pumpkins are very inexpensive but still in season, so its affordable, fun and especially gooey getting those seeds out!

1-1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.



Sneak the hea thy in

NUTRITION TIPS

Heres an autumn favorite

After Halloween, pumpkins are very inexpensive but still in season, so its affordable, fun and especially gooey getting those seeds out!

1-1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.

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DECEMBER 3RDWINTER BIKE LEAGUE BEGINS.

Details at www.winterbikeleague.com

REINDEER RUN 5K,Comer Elementary School

www.madison.k12.ga.us/comer

DECEMBER 3RD - 4THOCONEE COUNTY FALL

JR SATELLITE - GA LEVEL 5 TENNIS TOURNAMENTwww.tennisforlife.net

DECEMBER 8THYWCO FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON12pm at YWCO Ann Florence Center

706-354-7880 www.ywco.org

DECEMBER 10MADISON CHRISTMAS RUSH CLAS-

SIC 5K/8K/1 MILE9:00 AM at Madison

First United Methodist Churchwww.active.com

DECEMBER 17ANNUAL WILL CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL SANTA STROLL 8K8:30AM @ Bishop Baptist Church

www.active.com

DEC. 28TH - 30TH WINTER EXPLORERS MINICAMP @ Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution

www.rubbersoulyoga.com/crew.html

JANUARY 1ST6TH ANNUAL NEW YEARS AT NOON 5K

12pm at Sandy Creek Parkwww.active.com

CALENDAR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2011

NOVEMBER 12FREE TO BREATH ATHENS 5K RUN/1

MILE WALK8:00 AM @ Sandy Creek Park

www.Freetobreathe.rog

NOV. 15TH & 17THGEORGIA JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL BOYS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

www.georgiajuniors.com

21ST ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS ANNUAL RUN (SOAR) 5K

8:30 AM at Hilsman Middle Schoolwww.active.com

NOV. 19TH, DEC. 3RD, DEC. 17TH

NATURALIST'S WALK10:00 AM @ Sandy Creek

Nature Center

NOVEMBER 20TH5TH ANNUAL GOBBLER WALK/RUN

5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN2:30 PM at Sandy Creek Park

www.active.com

NOVEMBER 28THOFC FUTSAL SEASON BEGINSwww.oconeefutbolclub.com

NOVEMBER 29THFRED BIRCHMORE

100th Birthday Celebration at the Athens YMCA

DECEMBER 3RDTHE 26TH ANNUAL SLEIGHBELL

5K RUN/WALK8:30 a.m. at Sandy Creek Park

www.active.com Call 706-353-1645

WEEKLY ACTIVITIESSENIOR YOGA CLASSES:

Mon Fri (time & location vary) details at www.accaging.org

SENIOR ZUMBA FITNESS:Wed & Thurs (time & location vary)

details at www.accaging.org

TAI CHI FOR SENIORS:Mon, Tues & Thurs (time & location vary) details at www.accaging.org

LADIES CARDIO-BOXING(NON-CONTACT):

Wed 7-8 pm, Lay Park, details at www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

AFTERSCHOOL WIFFLE BALL LEAGUE:Tues & Thurs 4:30-6:00, Rocksprings Community Center, 706-613-3602

DISC GOLF (AGES 5-15):FREE, Wed 4:30 5:30, East Athens Community Center, 706-613-3593

YWCO FITNESS CLASSES:Mon Sat (times vary) details at

www.ywco.org

YWCO SWIM LESSONS:November 8 - December 8

www.ywco.org

ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISE:M - F, 2 PM, www.ywco.org

SILVER SNEAKERS:Info contact the www.ywco.org

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

much, much more.

Have an event? Add yours FREE to or

calendar and you can include links, photos and share it with social media.

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We all use excuses to avoid doing things we dont want to do and exercising and increasing our physical activity is no different. Two local legends have refused to use any excuses or let any obstacles get in their way of staying healthy and active despite their age or disability. Fred Birchmore and Lindsay Grogan are not only inspirational, but their stories will trump any excuse that might be keeping you from MOVING.

LIFE ZONE

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MEET MR.

100FRED

BIRCHMOREby Gary LeFeuvre, CEO of Global MOVE Media


LIFE ZONE FEATURE

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Over the years I have often heard about a feisty guy in his 90s who works out almost every day at the YMCA and lives a very active and full life. Like a lot of people in the Athens area, I didnt know much about Fred Birchmore, but I got the feeling that he was a bit of a legend in these parts. When I heard that he was turning 100 this November, I knew that I needed to learn more about him, and I hoped to meet him personally.

As I began to start digging into his past, I uncovered an incredible story of man who has spent his life achieving goals and setting records that most of us would only dream of. What Fred is probably most known for is his amazing 25,000-mile bicycle trip around the world.

Fred started is journey in 1936 in Germany, with a one-speed bicycle he named Bucephalus, after Alexander the Great's horse. His two-year journey was filled with adventures, all of which are captured in his book, appropriately titled Around the World on a Bicycle.

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Fred and his story are so incredible that the Smithsonian even has a special dis-play featuring his bicycle, photos and other mementos collected throughout his trip.

Never one to sit still, shortly after he re-turned home from his 1936 bike trip, Fred set out with a friend on a 12,000-mile bicycle tour of North America. From there, his life has been an almost con-stant series of journeys and accomplish-ments. Check out this list of just a few of the things that Fred has done since he retired in 1973 (the full list was too long to include in this short article!):

Hiked the Inca Trail twice once alone and once with son Danny (1978, 1980).

Took a 300-mile rock climbing expedi-tion through Mahoosie Mountains of Maine (1981).

Hiked the Milford Track in Southern Alps of New Zealand with wife, Willa (1982).

Built the Great Wall of Happy Hollow with six rail car loads of stone (1983-1988).

Took a bicycling trip through the Cana-dian Rockies with Danny (1995).

Hiked over the Taurus Mountains of Turkey with Willa (1998).

Inspired by the incredible life that Fred had led, I was determined to meet the legend in person. I spotted my opportu-nity when I heard about the Fred Birch-more Run for Fun held in September that was being held in his honor.

As I approached him that day, I felt like a nervous fan about to meet some ce-lebrity or rock star. He quickly put me at ease as he began to talk about his life and adventures. He introduced me to his adorable wife, Willa, whom he jokes that he stole from her cradle because she is three years younger than he is at a mere 97.

For their honeymoon, they toured 4,500 miles of Latin America on a tandem bi-cycle. He also proudly introduced his youngest son Danny, who completed a 4,000-mile bike tour of Europe and a

And, whether through a Fun Run Fund-raiser or the donation of his land to cre-ate Bear Hollow Park and Zoo, Fred still helps those of us in this community to get outside and move.

We can all learn a lot about leading a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life from Fred Birchmore. He is an inspira-tion to me, and I hope he inspires all of us to live better lives with him as our example.

If you would like to meet Fred, come out to his 100th birthday celebration at the Athens YMCA on November 29th. You can also post a birthday wish or comment at this article on www.Ath-ensMOVE.com. There you will also find more photos of Fred and links to other information about his amazing life.

2,000-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail with his father. For the short time that we talked that day, what stood out for me was not just the amazing physical accomplish-ments that Fred had achieved, but also the way he approaches his life.

Through his almost 100-year-long life and to the day I met him, Fred Birchmore con-tinues to stay active, keep a good sense of humor, help others and give back to his community. He can still be found frequent-ing the YMCA, where he has been a mem-ber since he was 10. He jokes about how his birthday cake was ruined last year be-cause he couldnt blow out the 99 candles fast enough.

If someone is struggling to figure out how to use a piece of equipment at the gym, he is quick to show them how to work it.



5KFunLIFE ZONEMAKING A DIFFERENCE

DRAISINGBY MARJIE FOSTER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA

Remember when the most numerous fundraisers involved selling chocolate in various forms bars, brownies, cook-ies and more? They are still prevalent, especially around the holidays.

But in the past decade or so, another kind of fundraiser has become so popu-lar it is hard to fi nd a month out of the year where several arent scheduled in the same community. And whats more, these very numerous fundraising activi-ties are almost always sellouts, from the participation and the fundraising per-spectives.

What kind of fundraiser are we talking about? The 5K run/walk.

A successful fundraiser or FUNdraiser, as they are often called accomplishes more than just raising money for a great cause. It also builds camaraderie within those who participate, increases aware-ness for the effort, and provides a fun, healthy way to support a great cause. Most participants will tell you that they would run even if they werent raising money because they are just plain fun.

In fact, most 5K runs are now referred to as fun runs or FUNd run. But no

matter what theyre called, the basic

concept of a fun run is the same: Par-

ticipants ask friends, families and col-

leagues for a pledge; the running event

is usually carefully monitored to be sure

all pledges are earned fairly. Afterward,

participants collect the donations prom-

ised from the pledges, and everyone in-

volved is part of a successful effort to

support a deserving organization or in-

dividual.

Some 5K runs raise money primarily

through runner registrations and spon-

sorships. No matter what though, par-

ticipants almost always get a free T-shirt

and other giveaways.

5Ks are a great way to be a go-giver in

your community. You can get exercise,

socialize with your community members

and raise funds for a worthy cause, all

in one event. Check out the MOVE Cal-

endar for upcoming events. You can

also visit www.runningintheusa.com/GA

to fi nd races within 25 miles of Athens,

or these sites for additional information:

www.runtheplanet.com, www.run.com

and www.runnersworld.com.

Visit athensmove.com/events web site to fi nd out more about these (and more) upcoming 5K fun runs:

Gin Run 5K Run/Walk Bostwick

Toy Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk for Shop With A Cop Winder

Holiday Harvest 5K Winder

Free to Breathe Lung Cancer 5K Athens

Haiti Hustle Bishop

Restoration Run 5K/15K Crawford

Special Olympics Annual Run (SOAR) 5K Athens

Gobbler Run 5K & 1M Fun Run/Walk - Athens

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LINDSAYGROGANBY MARJIE FOSTER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA

LIFE ZONE POWER TO MOVE

Most of us watch highly competitive sports from the

comfort of our living rooms, inspired by the amazing

stories behind the athletes and their journeys to world

class competition. Lindsay Grogans story takes us to a

whole new plane, though. CONTINUED


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