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Athens MOVE Advisory Council and Community Partners

COMMUNITY 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. Bryan McCullickUGA College of EducationProfessor of Kinesiology

Ruth E. SiegfriedInVision Human ServicesFounder 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

Lisa Hinley, Ed.D. Oglethorpe County School System Superintendent

Steve CummingsAthens Christian SchoolHeadmaster

Will MayerMonsignor Donovan Catholic High SchoolAthletic Director

SPORTS/PARKS & RECREATIONDante TrevinoOconee Soccer AllianceDirector of Coaching

Jonathan FogginAthens Bulldog Swim Club, HeadAge Group Coach/ Athens ClarkeDolphin Swim Team, 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

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 AND NUTRITIONMike PilcherAthens Regional Medical CenterAssociate DirectorCorporate Communications

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

Karen SimmonsEarth FareCommunity Relations Coordinator

Emma Laing, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.UGA 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

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 Medicine

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 SPORTS FEATURE

The Benefi ts of Gymnastics

12 Team on the MOVE

14 Picture Perfect

16 Medical MOVES

18 Resource Directory

19 Athlete on the MOVE

20 RECREATION FEATURE

Fitness Fun All Year ’Round

24 Steps and Strides

26 Find Your MOVE

28 Adaptive MOVES

29 Paws to Play

30 Community Calendar

31 FAMILY FEATURE

My Kids Aren’t Overweight … Are They?

34 Senior MOVES

36 School MOVES

38 Nutrition Tips

40 Kids’ Tips

41 Brain Waves

43 LIFE FEATURE

New Year’s ReSOLUTIONS

46 Kids' Fiction – Seasons: Part 3

48 Inspiring MOVES

49 Making a Difference

50 Athens Athletic Hall of Fame

In case you are new to Athens MOVE, we are a nonprofi t organization that has created a magazine, digital magazine, website and social media resource dedicated to getting people moving and living healthier lives by increasing their physical activity and eating better. This is a 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:

+ COMPEL people to increase their physical activity and eat a more balanced diet of nutri-tious foods.

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

+ INSPIRE them with incredible stories of people who are making healthy changes in their lives.

+ CONNECT them with organizations, facilities, and resources that will get them moving and living healthier lives.

Athens MOVE has been striving to achieve these goals for two years now and based on all the great feedback we get from so many people, we have been meet-ing them. Yet, we cannot stop now. There is too much to share, too many stories to tell and too many people who need our help to get moving and begin living healthier lives.

Our editorial team has a lot of great articles lined up for future issues, but we always welcome suggestions or editorial submissions from our readers. Whether it’s a topic that is important to you, an inspirational story, or maybe just some great photos, we would love you share them with us at [email protected].

Of course, this project would not be possible without the support of our advertis-ers and sponsors. Please show your appreciation by supporting their businesses, and contact us if you have a business or organization that would like to advertise in MOVE.

Thank you to all our supporters and readers. We could not do this without you.


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This fall, UGA alumna Connie Popwell opened a Pure Barre studio in the Alps Shopping Center. If you are local to the Athens area,

you may have never heard of Pure Barre, but UGA students and others from Atlanta and elsewhere know it well from working out at one of their more than 160 fi tness studios nationwide. Pure Barre is a total body workout that lifts your seat, tones your thighs, and burns fat in record-breaking time. Utilizing the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to fantastic music, Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective, yet safest, way to change your body. Students see results in just 10 classes.

Pure Barre is intelligent exercise. The technique protects your joints as it does not involve any bouncing or jumping. Each strength section of the workout is followed by a stretching section in order to create long, lean muscle without bulk. The workout launches a full-blown attack on the areas of the body that many people struggle with: abs, hips, seat and arms. It defi es gravity by tapering everything in and lifting it up.

The workout requires such focus that you block "life" out for the hour, allowing you to obtain the mental benefi ts achieved in yoga or meditation. A transformed body and a clear head in just one hour – it doesn't get much better than this! To learn more, visit their website at www.purebarre.com/ga-athens, or call them at 706-850-4000.

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ATHENS MOVE IS WORKING…With the support of our Advisory Council (listed on page 3) and our advertisers, Athens MOVE is helping people improve their health and their lives through sports, recreation, fi tness, and balanced nutrition. As one year ends and another one starts, we want to thank those who have helped make this all possible.

SCHOOL PARTNERS:

Athens Academy

Athens Christian School

Barrow County School District

Clarke County School District

Madison County School District

Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School

Oconee County School District

Oglethorpe County School District

Saint Joseph Catholic School

SPONSORS/ADVERTISERS:American Black Belt Academy

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Oconee Gymnastics and Cheer

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St. Mary’s Health Care System

UGA Athletic Association

Waugh-Allen Orthodontics

… BUT WE COULD DO SO MUCH MORE WITH YOUR HELP!

We want to reach more people, add

more articles, and support more events

and programs. Our staff of volunteers

and interns does an incredible job with

very limited resources. With some ad-

ditional support, we could do so much

more. Here is a list of what we need to

take Athens MOVE to the next level.

Advertisers/Sponsors: If it would help

your business or organization to be in

front of more than 27,000 households throughout the academic year, you should consider supporting MOVE! All of our funding comes from our advertisers/sponsors, and we do need your support!

Photos: Send us your sports and rec-reation photos. We also need photog-raphers to help with photo shoots or to cover an event. It is a great way to see your work published and get photo credit as well.

Distribution: We are always looking for new places to distribute Athens MOVE. Let us know if you want them in your

store, restaurant, offi ce, or where your work. We also need volunteers to help deliver copies of Athens MOVE to vari-ous locations six times a year.

Ad/Sponsorship Sales: We are ac-tively looking for outgoing people who would like to help us sell ads and spon-sorships for Athens MOVE. These part-time positions are compensated on a straight commission basis.

For more information about all these opportunities to help support Athens MOVE, please send us an email at [email protected].

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Playing sports can be an important development tool in the life

of kids these days. Gymnastics can help kids develop strength,

fl exibility, balance, and a strong skeletal system. Players like

the girls on the Clarke Central basketball team develop strong

relationships that help them succeed on and off the court (page

12). Team captains like Kyle Metts and Jackson Bailey develop

leadership skills that they will use throughout their lives (page 19).

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WHY KIDS FLIP OVER GYMNASTICS!

The summer we were 10 years old, my next door neighbor Cindy and I spent hours every day perfecting our gymnastic routines in my front yard. We did

cartwheels and roundoffs, ‘performing’ for the people driving by on our street. By the end of the summer, there was a well-worn patch of dirt in the center of the yard, and we were certain that our next performance venue would be an Olympic arena.

Yes, from our fi rst steps from infancy into toddlerhood, we move quickly from tottering unsteadily to running, jumping, twirling, somersaulting, tucking, rolling, and balanc-ing our way through childhood. Is it any wonder, then, that gymnastics is one of the country’s most popular sports for young children?

The benefi ts and fun of gymnastics may seem obvious (and many are). To get experi-enced, expert information, though, we talked with the leadership of Georgia Elite and of Oconee Gymnastics and Cheer. They provided some great insight into how and why gymnastics is always gaining in popularity.

So, what makes gymnastics a great sport for kids, and what are some of the key benefi ts? Oconee Gymnastics and Cheer executive director Katina Rotsides answers with, “Gymnastics is great for kids at every age. It builds overall body strength, bal-ance and coordination, plus self-esteem and body spatial awareness, and it’s a strong base for every sport.” Pete Arenas, owner and head coach for Georgia Elite, feels the same way. “Even at the beginning stages,” says Arenas, “gymnastics teaches strength, fl exibility, agility, coordination, discipline and balance – all integral parts of the human body’s development.”


of advanced skill development happening from ages 12-15.

In fact, there are some interesting ‘levels’ of competition and skill that are unique to gymnastics. For instance, for recreation and beginning level gymnasts, each pro-gram has a specific structure designed to introduce certain skills, and athletes move up according to their own age and/or abil-ity. In competitive gymnastics, there are compulsory levels governed by USA Gym-nastics. When you’re watching a gymnas-tics competition and you hear someone referred to as a “Level 5” or “Level 10” or “Elite” gymnast, you know where they are in the development and progression of skills. In all cases, with every level, the skills are increasingly difficult and the prac-tice time increases.

Gymnastics is a great sport for boys and girls alike. “For all children, it is great to work on core and overall strength, plus flexibility,” states Rotsides, “This sport can also increase their attention span and pro-vide discipline. The skills and focus used in gymnastics are the bases used in all sports.”

Arenas adds, “Flexibility and muscle devel-

opment are a must in all sports for injury prevention, which is heavily emphasized in the gymnastics world. We also teach agility and balance. All these are required in virtually every other sport, so both boys and girls benefit from them.”

Both Arenas and Rotsides stress that find-ing the ‘right’ coach is essential to a child’s success in and enjoyment of gymnastics. Says Arenas, “A good gymnastics coach understands that the first job is to create success for every gymnast, not just the talented few. To accomplish this, a coach has to know each gymnast well enough to challenge them within their ability to suc-ceed. Since many classes have students of different ability levels, a coach should be skillful enough to individualize challenges while keeping learning fun and following a structured curriculum with specific goals for each child.”

Rotsides adds, “Coaches must be good with kids and have quality, comprehensive training. They needn’t be a former gym-nast to be good coaches, but they must be well-trained, constantly learning, and certi-fied. They need to teach proper basics and to be able to have fun with kids. And they

KIDS’ VIEWS


Clearly, gymnastics is a sport that you can begin at any point in your life. Depending on the type of program you’re looking for, there is probably an option for you right in Athens, including classes for:

• New parents and their babies, with a focus on hand-eye coordination, rolls, and songs that involve body positions and stretching

• Toddlers, with an emphasis on development of the muscular and skeletal systems, and on teaching coordination and structure

• Adults, whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished gymnast

• Teenagers, with a focus on flexibility, strength, and balance

• Everyone, whether your goal is to compete on a team or simply gain skill and have fun … or all of the above!

Bear in mind that for children who would like to be on a team one day, the younger they are when they enroll in classes the better. Top level gymnasts all begin this sport at an early age because, unlike most sports, elite level gymnasts peak at the young age range of 14-17, with a large part

Fun Facts About Gymnastics

• The USA is the only country to have won three consecutive Olympic All-Around titles.

• A Romanian gymnast has been on the podium for the floor exercise in every Olympics since 1976.

• The Czech gymnast Vera Caslavska is the only gymnast to win Olympic gold in both the All-Around and on every individual apparatus.

• Romania’s Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to receive a 10 on a compulsory routine, in 1976.


absolutely must have a great knowledge of gymnastics as well as the psychology of children.”

If you and your children are interested in finding a gymnastics program, take a look at the options available right here in Ath-ens. Here are a few things to keep in mind during your search:

• Talk with the coach that your children will actually work with. Be sure you and your children’s goals are aligned with that coach’s (and that program’s) goals.

• Look for a no-risk guarantee, just in case you learn quickly that gymnastics is not a good ‘fit’ with your kids … or ask for at least two or three trial classes before you must commit to a season-long program.

• Ask about the equipment that will be used, and what the facility’s safety procedures are.

• Check the progression of skills and lessons … be sure they are starting with the basics and moving at a pace you’re comfortable with.

• Confirm that parents are part of the program, welcome and involved.

• Ask how (and how often) your children’s progress will be evaluated.

• Most important … talk with parents and children who are already in each program. Find out what their

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experience has been. Then you can make an informed decision with and for your own children.

Gymnastics is an exciting, universally-known sport that kids of all ages can have fun learning. It’s also one of those activities that is more fun as you gain skill. Here in

Athens, there are programs at the recre-

ation level all the way up to highly competi-

tive level. Check out www.georgiaelitegym-

nastics.com and www.oconeegymnastics.

com for information about the programs

and coaches mentioned in this article.


“You can’t just shut down one player to beat them. You have to

shut down their whole team.“

CLARKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLGIRLS BASKETBALL

In her 20 years of coaching girl’s basketball at Clarke Central High School,

including the past 14 years as head coach, Carla Johnson has worked with a lot of great teams. Several have made it to the Elite 8, and many of the players have gone on to play in college.

This year’s group of girls has the potential to be one of her best. With only two seniors graduating last year, Coach Johnson has a lot of girls returning and they all worked really hard over the summer and in pre-season so they have grown together. Johnson says, “It is just such a good group of personalities and girls. This is one of those teams that is really fun but that also


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works real hard. They get along well and

blend real nicely.”

Coach Johnson also noted that the team

has a lot of talent, but is still a well-balanced

team. Addie McNeely, senior point guard,

will probably be a leading scorer, but the

whole team is so talented and versatile

that most of their wins are going to be a

real team effort. Coach Johnson is really

excited about this because, as she says,

“You can’t just shut down one player to

beat them. You have to shut down their

whole team.”

The girls also work hard on their school

work. Coach Johnson helps ensure that by

having a mandatory study hall every day

before or after practice. “It really helps the

girls to develop good study habits; even

after they go on to college they are used

to that mandatory study time and it has

been very successful for the girls.” Coach

Johnson has also been really pleased to

see her two seniors and two juniors taking

the initiative and offering natural leadership

to help mentor the younger players on and

off the court. It should be a fun year for the

Clarke Central Girls Basketball team this

year. I’m sure they will be a lot of fun to

watch, so make sure you get out and cheer

them on!

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Placed 1st All-Around 6 year old age division at the Snowfl ake Classic.

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- Evan Durden in the middle of a fl ying front snap kick at AKF Athens Martial Arts - Photo by Dallas Bordon, Madison County Journal

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PHYSICAL THERAPY: KEY TO A FULL AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY

Recently, David Smith, a PE teacher at Madison County High School,

was telling me that following a good physical therapy program had really helped him quickly recover fully following knee surgery. At the same time, he knew of similar patients who did not heal quickly and see a full recovery because they did not work hard and complete their prescribed program. His story reminded me of the important role physical therapy had played in my own family which has had numerous sports injuries.

Physical Therapy (PT) is a broad term for all physical rehabilitation performed by a licensed physical therapist (also referred to as PT) and encompasses pediatrics, neu-rological, acute care, outpatient, and sports medicine. An x-ray or an MRI is going to tell you what the problem is; a PT will tell you why the problem occurred by assess-ing your body's ability to move effectively and effi ciently.

Let's say you had a weak hip that was caus-ing stress on your knee when you ran. The stress caused a cartilage tear. Your ortho-pedic surgeon cleans up the cartilage tear with surgery, but if you go back to running

with the same dysfunctional pattern, you're going to end up injured again. A good PT will work to correct the movement dysfunc-tion that led to the injury, thereby treating the source of the issue and not just the symptom of the issue.

Physical therapy is a vital part of recovery from an injury or surgery. In orthopedic cases, once surgery is performed, rehab can take up to six to eight months, so pa-tients are spending far more time with a PT than they do their orthopedic surgeon. A good PT will outline the rehab process for the patient on their fi rst visit so that the patient has a general timeline for their re-covery. Also, a good PT will modify the pa-

tient's rehab routine weekly based on heal-ing, progress, etc. In order to maximize effectiveness, the patient should trust the therapist and the rehab processed outlined for them.

We live in a quick-fi x society. We want a pill for everything. Physical therapy some-times can offer a quick fi x to an issue, but in chronic cases, rehab usually takes some time and hard work, and often requires some type of home maintenance to keep everything in working order. PT Jimbo Wood tells his patients all the time, “If your doctor prescribes you an antibiotic and you never take the medication, you're probably not going to get better. Same thing with


"By working with a physical therapist patients can learn strategies for managing and

preventing many injuries. Physical therapy after

surgery is often necessary to obtain the best outcome by retraining muscles that get

deconditioned."Alonzo Sexton, II, M.D., Athens Orthopedic Clinic

By: Gary LeFeuvre executive director of Athens MOVE, with assistance from Jimbo Wood, Horizon Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

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ment corrective and you don't do it, you're

probably not going to get better.”

According to Jimbo, one of the biggest

factors in maximizing the effectiveness

of your rehab is to fi nd the right therapist

for you. There are many PTs in the area

with a wide variety of skill sets. Patients

should consult their doctor and do their

own homework to determine what PT will

be the best for them based on their injury,

goals, etc. For example, Horizon Physical

Therapy and Rehabilitation focuses on out-

patient and sports medicine cases. They

specialize in dry needling and treating run-

ners, cyclists, triathletes and patients with

sacroiliac joint dysfunctions. Others in the

area may specialize in neck and back PT

or certain age groups like pediatrics or se-

niors. Do your research to see what thera-

pist will work best for you and then work

hard to complete the PT program they pre-

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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

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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 &

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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: Various locations visit

www.wowbootcamp.net

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, Athens

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]

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In a sport like football, which is sometimes associated with big

egos and bad behavior, it is important to recognize the many players who are good people as well as good athletes. Jackson Bailey and Kyle Metts are two Mad-ison County boys that are great examples of just this. Jackson is an 8th grade student at Madison County Middle School and Kyle is a senior at Madison County High School. The two share a lot of similarities on and off the fi eld. As captains on their respec-tive teams, they both are both quiet leaders … they don’t yell at their teammates, but rather they lead by example. They listen to their coaches and do what they are sup-posed to do to support their team, on and off the fi eld.

Jackson and Kyle also just love football and they know the game well. Jackson plays wide receiver or tight end; his offensive line

coach, Coach Hixon, says, “He runs great routes and I never have to correct him on the play.” Kyle plays both tight end and defensive end, so he plays on both sides of the ball. Coach Smith says, “Kyle does all the little things you need to do to be successful … all the extra work in the off season, getting after it in the weight room, plus the dirty jobs that come with playing up front on the line.”

Other similarities Jackson and Kyle share are their character and their devotion to their faith. In separate interviews, both coaches said almost the same thing: “I have two young sons and he (Jackson/Kyle) is the kind of person I hope they grow up to be.” They also work hard in the class-room and set a good example for other students in their schools. Jackson and Kyle are both looking forward to the next stage of their education. Jackson will be moving up to the high school next year and Kyle is planning to attend college after he gradu-ates in the spring. His goal is to be a PE teacher and coach, like his dad. I’m sure that no matter where they end up, Jackson and Kyle will continue to fi nd success, and will lead by their positive example.

LEADERSBY EXAMPLE

SPORTS ZONEATHLETE ON THE MOVE

JACKSON BAILEY

KYLE METTS

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Having colder weather

doesn’t mean we can’t

keep moving! There

are lots of great indoor

recreation opportunities to

do all year ’round. Winter

is also a great time to learn

a new sport like scuba or

snorkeling (page 26). If you

do venture outside to run or

walk, make sure you have

the proper clothes and gear

(page 24).

RECREATION ZONE


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FITNESS FUN ALL YEAR 'ROUND

by Morgan Nicholls,student in the UGA Health Promotion & Behavior program

The winter season often conjures up images of bonfi res, snowfl akes, holidays, and cold weather. And

when the temperature outside actually starts to drop, it seems as though our activity level drops as well.

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The winter months are arguably the most important time to stay active in order to offset all of the holiday treats and large family meals. Chilly air outside may want to keep you indoors, but there are plenty of indoor activities to keep your winter full of fun and fitness. Do not be afraid to stay inside this winter, but stay active while you do it!

Athens YMCA & YWCOPut some summer in your winter by enjoying an indoor pool. Swimming can be one of the greatest exercises for the entire body, but wintertime can prove restricting. The indoor pools at the Athens YMCA and YWCO, though, are not only right around the corner from you, but they are equipped with a shallow end, a deep end, and lanes to swim laps. There are also swim lessons available for those who need guidance with their swimming. Splashing and swimming around with family and friends is a great way to stay active in the winter months!

The pools are not the only things that these organizations have to offer. There are gymnasiums and fitness centers, and the YMCA even has indoor racquetball

courts. These are all great places to get in a cardiovascular workout that you may not have otherwise during the winter.

The Athens area YWCO is a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles for the whole family. There are programs for adults, children, and entire families as well. Facilities include a fitness center, indoor pool, gymnasium, and classrooms. Do not let the winter keep you away from the YMCA and YWCO, where there are programs to keep you moving and warm during the cooler months.

Get involved in the community, meet people, and stay active! For more information about these organizations and their services, visit www.athensymca.org and www.YWCO.org.

Athens Skate Inn & Skate-A-Round Roller RinksThe cold outdoors may keep you from roll-er blading outside, but luckily there are two indoor sites where you are able to skate in Athens. Athens Skate Inn and The Skate-A-Round roller rinks are open year-round

to the public. They offer planning for a vari-

ety of events such as birthday parties, and

they provide occasional skate lessons, too.

This is a fun way to stay active in the win-

ter! There are great specials offered differ-

ent days of the week, concessions, and a

fun time to be had by all. Check out their

websites for more information, www.ath-

ensskateinn.com and www.athens.patch.

com/listings/skate-a-round-usa.

Aero FitTrampolining is fun for everyone, and most

of us hardly think of it as exercise. At Aero

Fit, you can jump on trampolines for a great

workout, burning up to 1000 calories in one

class. The custom created trampoline park

is perfect for all ages and stages of life.

The site offers instructor-led classes, event

planning, and open jumping where kids can

just have a blast. Aero Fit has two missions

… to have fun and to stay fit. In the colder

months, this is a great way to make it feel a

little bit like summer. For more information

about this great indoor physical activity visit

www.aerofitathens.com.

Active ClimbingHiking and rock climbing are often

considered summer activities, but they

don’t have to be! At Active Climbing,

all ages and skill levels are able to rock

climb indoors. This site one of the most

affordable in all of Georgia, but does not

compromise on service. Camps, lessons,

free climbing, and more are all available at

Active Climbing.

Rock climbing is a great upper body

workout that is fun and that brings out

determination and challenges. It is a great

way to stay active in the winter, breaking

a sweat even with chilling temperatures

outside. Check out the facility website for

more information on pricing, hours, and

more at www.activeclimbing.com.



Core SoccerSoccer is a great sport to stay physically fi t with all the running that takes place. Playing a pick-up game in your backyard is diffi cult if there is a wind chill or possibly snow on the ground, but this obstacle was overcome when Core Soccer opened up an indoor soccer fi eld and soccer league. Core Soccer offers leagues for all ages, and renting the fi eld is also an option if committing to a league is diffi cult. The games are played four versus four in order to allow for the most contact with the ball and a great exercise. This site is great for bringing summer sports to the winter!

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Stay physically fi t and play the game you love at Core Soccer. Visit their website for more information at www.core-soccer.com/winter-indoor.

Pump It UpInfl atables are often seen at the occasional birthday party or large events. At Athens area Pump It Up, they are available for play all year long! Kids and adults alike have the opportunity to get exercise by running, jumping, and playing, while having loads of fun at the same time. The spacious indoor arenas house infl atable slides, jumping houses, obstacle courses, and much more.

Space can be rented for any special occasion, and there are also designated times when kids can come and jump during free play. They even have drop-off camps when school is out for holidays, breaks, and summer. Exer-cise does not have to always feel like exercise but it is necessary for a healthy life. Pump It Up creates an innovative atmosphere for kids to feel a special sense of adventure while discreetly getting in a cardiovascular work-out. Infl atables are often associated with the summer time, but at Pump It Up the feeling of climbing and jumping can be a year-round pastime. Learn more about pricing, booking parties, and hours of operation at their web-site, www.pumpitupparty.com.

Whether you jump rope in your own garage, take turns on the mini-tramp in your family room, or go all out at one of the facilities mentioned in this article, you can (and should!) have fun and stay fi t even when the weather keeps you inside this winter. So grab your brothers, sisters, and friends, and dive/run/jump/play/climb into a winter FUNderland this year!

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is an indicator of the quality of the materials and the craftsmanship of the product.”

• Layer, layer, layer. Wear a light, zip-up jacket over your base layer. This jacket should be wind and water resistant in case of snow or sleet. There is no need for heavy, everyday winter coats while running outdoors, as these can be bulky and even cause you to become too warm. A moisture-wicking base layer and wind-proof jacket should be suitable for days between 10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.


RECREATION ZONE STEPS AND STRIDES

COLD FACES AND GOOD PACES

I have never been a ‘treadmill person.’ I would prefer a walk or

run through scenic trails over running in place and staring into the parking lot of my local gym any day. However, frigid months and even hearing the word ‘snow’ would have me reconsidering my reluctance to running indoors in an instant.

Although Georgia winters are considered mild, it is still important to take the necessary steps to stay warm and safe during colder months.

Here are some tips for how to dress this winter:

• Choose the right fabric. Your base layer for any winter running outfi t should be ‘moisture wicking.’ In other words, your clothing should draw sweat away from the body in order to effectively keep you warm and dry. Merino wool is one example of a moisture wicking material. According to Dustin Shinholser, owner of Fleet Feet Sports in Athens, “Really anything wicking material is better than cotton. Cotton holds in moisture, which is that last thing you want when it's cold out. There are defi nitely some wicking materials out there that are better than others. To an extent, price

• Don’t forget your head and hands. 10% of the heat your body produces escapes from your head and up to 30% through your extremities. “Moisture wicking gloves/mittens and hats may be the most important piece of winter apparel. The warmer you can keep your extremities, the less your body will have to work to heat those areas and instead be able to focus on your core and vital organs,” says Dustin.

• Compression. Another trick of the trade is compression. Your legs naturally generate a lot of heat while

by Lindsey Ebert,Athens MOVE editorial intern

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Nike Men's Hyperwarm Dri-FIT Compression Shirt

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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

and information, and follow links to our digital issues and Facebook page. Make sure you follow us on Twitter, too.

running. This is why some runners (including myself) will continue to run in shorts despite colder weather. However, as the cold becomes more extreme, many runners and walkers will switch to compression pants or half tights. These tights are made of synthetic material. The element of compression allows the body to store more heat.

• Stay bright. With fewer hours of daylight, it is vital to stay visible to vehicles during the winter months. “Bright colors are great but having actual refl ective material is what's going to get you noticed. If you glance in the mirror before you head out and you think that you're ‘too bright,’ than you've probably got just the right amount of refl ectivity on,” Dustin says.

Now that you know how to dress in order to keep up your outdoor training during the winter months, don’t forget about other basic safety. Always be aware of ice that could be hidden beneath snow or leaves. Sidewalks and streets may become slick. Also, don’t forget that warm clothing doesn’t replace the need for your normal warm-up routine. Warm muscles are more fl exible and less prone to injury.

You can fi nd cold weather running gear at sports specialty stores, including Fleet Feet Sports and the Athens Running Company store, both located in Five Points of Athens.

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RECREATION ZONE FIND YOUR MOVE

DIVE INTO SNORKELING OR SCUBA DIVING!

Experiencing the ocean’s beauty (or a clear lake’s

or even river’s) … exercise and fi tness … relaxation and recreation. If you’re looking for any of these, snorkeling or scuba diving may be perfect for you!Children of all ages can snorkel. With or without fi ns, it’s a fantastic workout. Snor-keling uses virtually every muscle you have … arms, legs, back, ankles, even fi ngers! And, of course, it’s also wonderful for car-diovascular fi tness. As you snorkel, you raise your heart rate, and you increase your lung capacity as well. And, as with any water exercise, snorkeling is a low im-pact workout, so it’s easier on your joints than higher impact activity. In fact, mobility issues of all kinds present no limits what-soever to snorkeling. Buoyancy allows ev-eryone to enjoy it, as long as they have the proper training, equipment, and, in some cases, certifi ed personnel.

Snorkeling is a relatively inexpensive ac-tivity, especially for beginners. Mask and snorkel, fi ns if desired, plus a very impor-tant item … sunscreen. Did you know that most sunburns experienced by snorkelers are on their backs and the backs of their legs? After all, you’re swimming face down – sometimes for hours – enjoying the view

and the exercise. During that time, the sun is beating down on your back and the backs of your legs, so lather up before you hit the water.

Like scuba diving, snorkeling requires carefully controlled breathing. In fact, this is often compared to meditative breathing techniques, so both these activities should provide relaxation and calm not found in most exercise options.

Contrary to what some folks may tell you, snorkeling is not just “a beginner’s scuba” diving activity. It is, in fact, completely different. But it is a good way to get ac-customed to breathing while your face is underwater. And you’ll get great exercise, some of which will help you if you decide to try scuba diving at some point. But there are many, many snorkelers who never try scuba diving.

Did you know that “scuba” is actually an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus? Very young chil-dren may not be certifi ed for scuba. Most USA programs have a minimum age requirement, but there is no upper age limit! It is truly a lifetime sport! However, some people are not allowed to be certi-fi ed for scuba. Some medical conditions, including some allergies, can create seri-ous problems for divers, so be sure you check with your physician as well as with a certifi ed scuba instructor AND read the scuba fi tness medical questionnaire be-fore enrolling in a scuba diving course. Here in Athens, we are fortunate to have Dolphin Dive Center, which offers classes right at their facility as well as at the Ath-ens YMCA.

Some basic questions to ask when you be-gin exploring scuba diving:

• First and foremost, why do I want to learn to scuba dive? If it’s just because scuba diving sounds adventuresome or, worse, because someone else wants you to, stop and rethink it right now. Scuba diving as a recreation activity is all about relax-ation, even though there are defi nitely exercise and excitement components.

• How strong a swimmer must I be? (And you need to know how strong a swimmer you are.)

• How do I schedule a “try dive” to see if this is something I’d like to invest time and money in?

• When and how to I participate in dive classes? What does this entail?

• Do I have to purchase equipment, or may I rent it?

• What physical preparation do I need to make to prepare my body and mind for scuba diving?

• How much money and time will should I plan to invest in order to become a certifi ed diver?

A great place to start asking questions is by calling Dolphin Dive Center at 706-548-DIVE (3483) or visiting their website at www.dolphindiveathens.com. You can also do some reading at: http://goo.gl/MhtPnk and http://goo.gl/pppxqm.


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Test your scuba knowledge!

KIDS’ VIEWS1. What year was the first self-contained

underwater breathing unit developed?• 1492• 1877• 1903

2. To enter the water in dive gear, you should:• Dive in head-first• Climb down a ladder from the boat• Jump in feet first, then scissor

kick to return to the surface

3. Objects appear to be bluer at the bottom of the ocean.• True• False

4. You should always dive with at least one buddy for safety.• True• False

Answers: 1. 1877 2. Jump in feet first, then scissor kick to return to the surface, 3. True 4. True

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AIRS - MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE

THROUGH ADAPTED SPORTS

When you think of athletes playing sports like soccer or baseball, whom do you picture playing? Now, think of these players blindfolded or in wheelchairs. It changes the whole game, right?


RECREATION ZONE ADAPTIVE MOVES

by Shelby Robison and Morgan Nicholls,students in the UGA Health Promotion & Behavior program

Athens Inclusive Recreation and Sports (AIRS) is an organization in the community that provides the oppor-tunity for people with intellectual and/or physical dis-abilities to play sports. The AIRS mission is to make the seemingly impossible possible through adapted sports. There is nothing that cannot be done solely because an individual is differently-abled.

A big part of AIRS’ mission is that they are inclusive, meaning they welcome individuals with typical abilities as well as those with disabilities to participate in their adapted sports programs. AIRS’ aims their programs to promoting a greater quality of life for its participants. Having a disability should not put a barrier up, as we are all part of one community. Participants with typical abilities will expand their understanding and recognize the challenges to be overcome by the differently-abled population in the community.

Our June-July 2013 issue of MOVE featured an article about beep baseball – an adaptive way to play Ameri-ca’s favorite pastime. There is even a World Series for this sport! This is one of the many sports offered through

AIRS. In fact, the AIRS beep baseball team went to the 2013 Beep Baseball World Series and overcame many adversities, coming in ranked in last place and winning multiple games. A few other sports include beep kick-ball, power soccer, goal ball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, and even kayaking! Find out more about each specifi c sport and the rules at the AIRS web-site, www.airs-ga.org.

Volunteers and players are currently being recruited in each of the sports listed above. AIRS does not want there to be a separation between those with disabilities and those with typical abilities. If you are typically-abled, AIRS will provide blindfolds, wheelchairs, and anything else necessary so you can play each sport that is of-fered. The AIRS organization is also looking for more people to get involved.

So contact AIRS today to sign up to play any of the adapted sports, volunteer to help run various events, or donate to a great cause to support our community. Build relationships with others in the community through sports and fun for everyone!

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You wouldn’t run a marathon after not working out at all for a month …

would you?? So please don’t do this to your pets! Dogs, cats, and horses need regular workouts before they can handle large amounts of exercise. Taking them out occasionally for a run is dangerous for them, just as it is for you!

Here are some ways to get your pet up to speed with you:

DOGS1. Learn about his breed. Is he built to

run sprints or long distances or just a casual jog?

2. Begin slowly and build interest. It takes time to train a pet as well as to get him interested in running as exercise, so do some playful running fi rst.

3. Pay attention. If your pet is tired, he’ll stop running, or at the very least slow down. Follow his lead … he will know what he needs.

4. Track his mileage. I know that sounds silly, but you do it for yourself … why not him? You’ll soon learn what his limits are, and you’ll also be aware as his stamina increases.

CATSRemember that cats aren’t exactly the best candidates for group aerobics class. So be creative:

RECREATION ZONEPAWS TO PLAY

1. Cats like to climb, so fi nd a multi-level tree or tower specifi cally designed for felines.

2. Cats like to chase silly objects, too. Consider purchasing a laser pointer toy with a beam or red dot that your kitty will chase … and chase and chase.

3. Find other chase toys, like (fake) mice or birds, that she will naturally stalk.

4. Let your cat take the lead. When she’s tired, she’ll stop playing. Try a new game or toy, and change them up often because cats are easily bored with rep-etitious play!

HORSESThey may look strong and agile – and when in good condition they are! – but horses need exercise, too.

1. Have a large animal vet examine your horse before you start an equine exercise program.

2. Know how to check your horse’s heart rate to maintain healthy workout levels.

3. Set a schedule and keep to it. Again, your vet will help you determine a safe sched-ule based on your horse’s current and de-sired fi tness.

4. Warm up your horse before a workout … cool down afterward … and take ade-quate breaks during all workouts. This will help prevent injuries and establish trust between you and your equine partner.

With all your pets, be sure you keep them well hydrated and healthfully fed. They need water and nutrition just as you do! Find out more by visiting active.com at this link http://bitly.com/17NQkQd and http://bitly.com/17RQ11A.

START YOUR PETS SLOWLY

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Maintaining a healthy weight

is easier when the whole

family works together.

Parents need to help make

sure kids are eating a

healthy diet and getting

enough physical activity.

At the same time, kids

can help their parents and

grandparents stay active by

doing fun things with them

(page 34). This holiday

season, try some healthier

recipes (page 39) and fi nd

some fun family activities

that keep everyone moving.

FAMILY ZONE

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MY KIDS AREN’T OVERWEIGHT.

ARE THEY?No parent, grandparent or guardian wants to admit that a child they

are raising may be overweight or obese. In one survey, 49% of parents whose kids were overweight thought they were average

size. We often hear words used like big-boned, husky, thick, or fl uffy, because it sounds better and helps us avoid dealing with the reality that a child might be overweight or even obese.

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There are many different body types and sizes that may be related to family genes. Throw in various ages and the differences between boys and girls, and it is under-standable why a person may not know if their child is a healthy weight.

Sometimes you can tell that a person is overweight or obese just by looking at them, but there are other signs and symp-toms to watch for: frequent pain in the back or joints, heavy breathing when climb-ing stairs, low energy, and snoring are all symptoms common in kids who are over-weight. To help you be sure, though, the CDC and the American Academy of Pedi-atrics recommend the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) to screen for overweight and obesity in children and teens aged two through 19 years.

Although BMI is a great way to screen for overweight and obesity in children and teens, BMI is not a diagnostic tool that can account for all the different variables. For example, a child who is relatively heavy may have a high BMI for his or her age. To determine whether the child has excess fat, further assessment should be done,

by Gary LeFeuvre,executive director for Athens MOVE


such as skinfold thickness measurements. Pediatricians and public health profession-als are trained to conduct all these tests, determine if a child is overweight, and rec-ommend a course of action to get them to a healthy weight.

Like most things, the hardest part of the process is accepting the fact that your child is overweight. Once you do, it is important to understand that there is not one magi-cal formula to help every single overweight child, since gaining weight can be environ-mental, emotional, physical, inheritable, or some combination of several of those fac-tors. Simply put, every child is different and needs a unique plan of action to maintain a healthy weight. To ensure the plan works, every child also needs support, consis-tency, motivation, mentors, possibly tough love, and education on a healthy lifestyle.

Sometimes, just monitoring their environ-ment for a short period of time can be a helpful tool in maintaining a healthy life-style. Keeping a journal for one week to record a child's diet, physical activity, sed-entary time, sleep patterns, and how they hydrate can help you decide if any chang-es are needed.

Here are nine points to consider when helping children embark on a healthier lifestyle:

1. Take baby steps: Rome wasn’t built in a day, and losing weight doesn't oc-cur overnight. If a child has long-term

expectations right from the start, he or she won't be discouraged as easily.

2. Watch the liquid: Many children consume too much "liquid candy" throughout the day. Sugary drinks can easily make up 20% of a child's daily calories. According to the Mayo Clinic, cutting 100 calories a day from liquids can help one lose about half a pound after six months.

3. Increase physical activity: Yes, it's obvious, but many times it just doesn't happen. Squeezing in a 30-minute brisk walk each day is a giant leap in the right direction.

4. Offer healthy choices: Often, kids can grab whatever they want from the pantry. Try clearing the shelves of pro-cessed, fatty foods, and stock up on healthy choices. If they're hungry, they will eat the good stuff!

5. Plan family activities: Parents are children's primary role models. If you are sedentary or eat junk food all day, your children are very likely follow suit. By the same token, if you are active and follow a nutritious diet, your chil-dren will probably emulate that behav-ior.

6. Cutbackontechnology:It's wonder-ful! It’s helped us with advancements in medicine, communication, and en-tertainment. But it's also contributing to a generation of couch potatoes.

7. Increase fruits and veggies: Make them part of every meal. Fruit is na-ture's candy, and eating vegetables can actually be fun. You can encour-age a reluctant child by dipping veg-gies into low-fat chocolate pudding or yogurt. Slowly wean him or her off of this strategy over time. Veggies are important because they're rich in vitamins, minerals, complex carbohy-drates, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and water content. They also help school performance by improving memory, focus, and concentration.

8. Control portion sizes: Remember, children aren't mini-adults. Give them meal portions appropriate for their size.

9. Get enough sleep: Research shows that getting adequate sleep each night helps stabilize the hormones related to appetite so the body knows when it's full at meal time.

Remember … change doesn't happen overnight. But with love, support, and guid-ance, the current generation of children will lead long, healthy lives. Those who main-tain a healthy weight not only have less risk for obesity-related problems, but are more likely to avoid obesity later in life. Just as you put money in the bank to invest in your child's financial future, put a nutritious diet and physical activity into your child's life to invest in his or her health.

Every child is different and needs a unique plan of action to maintain a healthy weight.



CALENDARDECEMBER - FEBRUARY

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]

DECEMBER 7TH

WALTON COUNTY HALF MARATHON9am @ Monroe, GA

www.active.com

DECEMBER 8TH

2ND ANNUAL HOLLY JOLLY ELF TROT 5K RUN/WALK

3pm @ Winder Downtown Development Center

www.classicraceservices.com

2013 USA YOGA GEORGIA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

2:30pm @ Morton Theatreathens.patch.com/events

DECEMBER 21ST

ANNUAL WILL CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL SANTA STROLL 8K

8:30am @ Bishop Baptist Churchwww.classicraceservices.com

JINGLE JOG 5K AND FUN RUN

9am @ Barrow County Recreation Dept Winder

www.active.com

JANUARY 1ST

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

8TH ANNUAL NEW YEARS AT NOON 5K

12pm @ Sandy Creek Park, Athenswww.active.com

JANUARY 11TH

5TH ANNUAL PILOT CLUB CHASE 5K RUN/WALK

9am @ Oconee Veterans Park

ClassicRaceServices.com

JANUARY 18TH

3RD ANNUAL JAYCEE’S JANUARY JOG 10.2 K

9am @ Rocket Field, Watkinsville

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JANUARY 20TH

4TH ANNUAL ML 5K ANDDREAM DASH

3pm @ E. Broad St. Athens

ClassicRaceServices.com

JANUARY 26TH

6TH ANNUAL CHILLY DAWG 5K RUN/WALK

9am @ Sandy Creek Park

www.fcs.uga.edu/alumni/chilly_dawg.html

JANUARY 26TH

CHILLY DAWGS 5K 9am @ Athens, GA

classicraceservices.com

FEBRUARY 1ST

MBMS LIGHTNING BOLT 5K RUN AND WALK

2:45pm @ Malcom Bridge Middle School

www.active.com

FEBRUARY 8TH

4TH ANNUAL FAITH RUN FOR FUN 1 MILE, 5K AND 10.3K

1pm @ Oconee Veterans Park

www.faithpcachurch.org

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 2014

11am @ Sandy Creek Park

www.plungefest.athensgarotaryclub.org

FEBRUARY 15TH

4TH ANNUAL TASTE 10K

7:30am @ College Ave, Athens

www.active.com

FEBRUARY 22ND

8TH ANNUAL HABITAT HUSTLE 5K

1pm @ Gainesville State College,

Watkinsville

www.ClassicRaceServices.com

XTERRA GEORGIA THRILL IN THE HILLS 21K & 42K TRAIL RUN

8:30am @ Fort Yargo

www.dirtyspokes.com/thrill-in-the-hills

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HELP THE OLDER GENERATION GET MOVING!

As the holiday season is just around the corner, many of us will

be spending quality time with friends and family. This usually

means spending hours sitting in the living room catching up on

lost time while enjoying some great food prepared by the best cooks in

the family. Staying active is not often a major concern for people around

this time of year, but it is a popular time to make New Year’s resolutions.

We encounter folks from the older generation almost daily: in our jobs, at

church, at family gatherings, or as close family friends we may have.


by Sydney Marshall

Kids have the ability to help this genera-tion stay active by doing what they do best … play! Including the seniors in some fun but safe activities throughout the year is a great way you can improve their health and get them feeling young again.

All of you have heard that regular physical activity is good for you. However, it is es-pecially important for the health of seniors. Staying active provides numerous ben-efi ts for the older generation and allows them to keep doing the things they love as they get older. Helping make physical activity something social and fun is key to helping the older generation stay active and healthy. One of the biggest benefi ts of physical activity for seniors is its abil-ity to improve balance. The risk of falling increases more and more with age, but helping them stay away from a sedentary

lifestyle will help avoid this risk.

It does not take much research to fi nd out about the many activities that kids and se-niors can do together. A majority of them can be done in the convenience of your own yard! Playing catch in the yard with a tennis ball is an activity that creates cama-raderie, but also involves some safe physi-cal activity for both the child and the senior. Putting up Christmas lights in the front yard gets everyone outside and moving around. It allows every individual to take part in the activity and express his or her creative ideas. Going bowling at the local alley is another great way to get out of the house and get moving. Carrying bowling balls is similar to lifting weights for a short amount of time, which helps seniors (and every-one else) maintain muscle and improve stability. Simply playing a game of cards

or chess allows kids and seniors to exer-

cise their minds, which is just as important

as exercise for the body. The popular Wii

games provide a warm place indoors to

get some exercise. Invite an older friend

like your neighbor or grandparents next

time you want to play!

These are just a few ideas of how to help

out the older generation in your area be-

come healthier and more physically fi t.

Committing to some regular physical activ-

ity every month with a senior would make a

great New Year’s resolution and allow you

to give back to the community, while im-

proving the health of those who have made

a difference in your life.

(And for more ideas about healthy New

Year's resolutions, check out the Life Zone

feature article that starts on Page 44!)

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FAMILY ZONE SCHOOL MOVES

LETTUCE TRY IT! AT BARROW ELEMENTARY

by Morgan Nicholls,student in the UGA Health Promotion & Behavior program

Nutrition is a major component of

everyone’s health, especially growing

kids. Sometimes, getting kids to eat

lettuce and other green leafy vegetables can

be quite a diffi cult task. The secret is to be

creative – even innovative – with how you

prepare these vegetables!

At Barrow Elementary School, Athens MOVE, along with the Let-tuce Try It! program did just that. Recipes such as kale chips, rasp-berry vinaigrette, and honey mustard vinaigrette, along with differ-ent leafy greens, were supplied to the students during their regular lunchtime for a simple taste test. These recipes put a spin on veg-gies that tend to get a “yuck” reaction from kids, turning them into a tasty yet still healthy alternative!

Students thoroughly enjoyed the kale chips and were dickering over the leftovers … defi nitely not the normal scenario for a food like kale. Multiple students exclaimed, “I love these kale chips … they taste like potato chips!” The raspberry vinaigrette was a big hit among the taste testers as well. This sweet dressing may taste sugary but has a mere 35 calories per serving.

It is easy to create renovate other vegetables as well; creativity goes a long way in getting kids to try new things. Experiment, create, and put new options on the table so kids can get the nutrients they need and enjoy the food, too! Check out Athens MOVE on Facebook and Twitter for the recipes we’ve mentioned here (and more).

KALE CHIPS

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FAMILY ZONESCHOOL MOVES

MAKING MOVES AT COMER ELEMENTARY

“My favorite sport today was basketball,” said one student. “Mine was running the hurdles!” said another. “I liked everything,” said one more. These are a few responses

from students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes when they were asked what their favorite sport was at the Making Moves sporting event recently held at Comer Elementary School in Madison County. Twelve athletes from the University of Georgia volunteered part of their day to work with the kids and encourage them to have fun while trying different sports. The goal of the program was to get kids to have fun and improve their fi tness by playing sports.

by Shelby Robison,student in the UGA Health Promotion & Behavior program

The students were split into groups and rotated through fi ve sport stations – bas-ketball, soccer, football, track and fi eld (in-cluding relay running and hurdles). Each station of which was led by two UGA ath-letes who explained what sport they do and why their sport is fun. Then they taught the students some of the skills for their sport and led them through a few drills. Ev-eryone had a lot of fun and there was a lot of cheering as students encouraged their classmates to do their best.

Jamie Collinsworth, PE teacher at Comer Elementary, said, “I loved seeing the ex-citement of the students participating. It was great seeing the athletes help stir up that excitement.” The goal of the Making Moves program was to make a positive impact on these children’s lives. Based on their reactions and smiles, the program re-ally succeeded. Now these kids have the opportunity to use the skills they learned and will hopefully try more sports, whether it is in their yard with family and friends or on an organized team. Either way, it will be exciting to see them enjoy the fun and fi t-ness that come from sports!

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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS1. Substitute whole-grain noodles or spaghetti

squash for the pasta.

2. Use ground turkey meatballs instead of beef or sausage.

CHILI1. Try white beans with chicken or turkey to reduce

the fat content.

2. Even better … make vegetarian chili packed with three or four different beans plus peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and great taste!

MAC ‘N CHEESE1. Add mashed caulifl ower or butternut squash for extra

fl avor and texture.

2. Use whole grain pasta, skim milk, and low fat cheeses.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE1. Try a low-sodium mushroom soup or, better yet, make

your own!

2. Make your own lightly-breaded onion strips, fried in olive oil for a healthier topping.

CHICKEN POT PIE1. Use just a lattice-top to cut the crust to cut carbs.

2. Pack in the veggies! Double up on the peas, squash, carrots, mushrooms, and more. Oh, and use skim milk instead of cream.

MASHED POTATOES1. Mix in mashed caulifl ower or parsnips to keep the taste

and texture with fewer carbs.

2. Substitute vegetable (or chicken) broth for cream and butter.

MEAT LOAF1. Slip some ground turkey in to replace

half the ground beef.

2. Add fi nely-shredded carrots, squashes, spinach, and other veggies.


COMFORT FOODS WITH A HEALTHY TWIST

Keep your traditional favorites on the table all winter long with these healthy updates!

These classic comfort foods are typically loaded with fats and carbs, which means they contribute to winter weight gain. But

you don't have to give up on your favorites. Just lighten them up and then enjoy the deliciousness

all winter long! And for more tips and recipes, visit www.greatist.com/health/healthy-comfort-food-recipes.

FAMILY ZONE NUTRITION TIPS

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Sweet Balsamic-glazed carrotsCook time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 10 Carrots

• ¼ C balsamic dressing

• 3 T brown sugar

• 1 T butter

• 1 T chopped parsley (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• COOK carrots in boiling water in large saucepan on me-dium heat 4 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook dressing, sugar and butter in small saucepan on low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

• DRAIN carrots; return to saucepan. Add sauce; stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until carrots are heated through and evenly coated with sauce.

• SPRINKLE with parsley.

Nutrition: 80 calories, 3.5 grams of fat

Left-over Potato and Kale soupCook time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 6 ounces chorizo, cut in half lengthwise and sliced

• 1 T olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 8 C turkey or chicken stock

• 8 potatoes, peeled and sliced

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled, root ends trimmed

• 1 bunch kale, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced

• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain the chorizo on paper towels and set aside.

• In a heavy stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add on-ions and saute until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add turkey or chicken stock, potatoes and garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

• With a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes and garlic to a bowl; lightly mash with a fork. Return to the soup and bring to a simmer. Stir in kale, a handful at a time. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the kale is tender. Stir in the reserved cho-rizo and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition: 250 calories, 10 grams of fat

FAMILY ZONERECIPES

Turtle BarsPrep time: 20 minutes, Cook time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS• Basic Cookie Dough

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, fi nely chopped

• 2 T 2% reduced-fat milk

• 1 t vanilla extract

• 1 C coarsely chopped toasted pecans

• 1/4 C sugar

• 1 1/2 t light corn syrup

• 1 T water

• 2 T warmed whipping cream

• 1/2 t vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS• Prepare Basic Cookie Dough. Press it evenly into the bottom of a pan with a

spatula, pressing down at the edges so dough doesn't form a rim after baking. Freeze dough for 15 minutes. Prick holes all over to keep it fl at during baking. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

• Make ganache by placing bittersweet chocolate and milk in a small heatproof bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, stirring every 10 seconds until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Scrape the ganache onto the baked cookie square and spread it almost to the edge. Sprinkle pecans evenly over the top and set aside.

• To make caramel, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring mixture gently, just until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring completely and allow it to boil until it turns a golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in warmed whipping cream (it will bubble up). Stir gently until the mixture is smooth. (If lumpy, return it to low heat while stirring.) Cool 1 minute and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let caramel cool for 2 minutes before drizzling over the pecan layer with a spoon. Refrigerate pan for at least 1 hour to set the ganache and caramel before cutting into bars. Store 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the refrigerator.

NUTRITION: 165 calories, 10 grams of fat

Turkey a la KingTotal time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS• 1 ¾ C sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1 celery rib, chopped

• ¼ C chopped onion

• ¼ C chopped green pepper

• 2 T butter

• ¼ C all purpose fl our

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the mushrooms, celery, onion and pepper in butter until tender.

• Combine fl our and broth until smooth; stir into vegetable mix-ture. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the turkey, peas and salt; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition: 300 calories, 7 grams of fat

• 1 C reduced sodium chicken broth

• 1 C fat free milk

• 2 C cubed turkey breast (leftover)

• 1 C frozen peas

• ½ t salt

• 2 C hot cooked brown rice

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Whether for the holidays or just “because,” homemade gifts always mean just a little more, especially when they’re

created and given by children. This holiday season, consider spending a little extra time as a family, making some of the presents

and treats you’ll share. This will give you some great family time together, plus you will have a new kind of “active time” with them. And, in the end, you

will make some very special gifts as well as some life-long memories. Here are some ideas:

• Think of things that family and friends can use. Suggestions: Make a personalized sport towel, golf club covers, holiday placemats, key chain, tie-dyed t-shirts, picture frames (be sure your latest school photo is displayed!).

• Repurpose household items like cans, mismatched glassware, even old DVD cases. Suggestions: Decorate them to create a pencil holder, a vase for silk fl owers, or a new item for displaying a key or marble collection.

• What is Dad’s favorite saying? How about Mom’s? Suggestions: Grab some fabric paint and a couple of inexpensive t-shirts and personalize them with “their own words”!

• Someone love to fi sh? To bake? Suggestions: Make some homemade lures. Or put together some cookie dough (minus the ‘wet’ ingredients) and package it with hand-made cloth wrapping paper.

• Steer clear of expensive wrapping paper this year and make your own! Suggestions: Cut photos from magazines and put a collage together. Decorate plain ol’ brown paper bags with glitter, stickers, fi nger painting, anything that’s fun for you!

• Some of these projects can be a bit messy, so be sure there’s an adult around to supervise and to join in the fun! And take great care when using a hot glue gun or utility knife.

Almost everybody loves a good craft project. So get excited about making gifts for the people you love, with the people you love. It’s a great way to keep your brains, hands, and fi ngers moving (and to keep secrets during this holiday season!).

For more ideas, visit http://spoonful.com/christmas/homemade-christmas-gifts.

GIFT IDEAS KIDS CAN MAKE

FAMILY ZONE KIDS’ TIPS

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xx Athens MOVE December/January

FAMILY ZONE BRAIN WAVES

H N B R E A D O P L M H C

A A E S Q U A S H B R O R

B V M F R T G V E S D O A

S T U F F I N G B O T E N

B E E D C R W E T T R D B

V R G T L A T K E S G R E

Y A A P X V U C T R B T R

D A B N I T R B O T V R R

D W M Q U E K T B R D B Y

S W C S F E E F G y N U I

W D E R T G Y D B U E K L

P E C A N B U T S J R T O

W D H E I O L J Y M W Q W

S W F T P U M P K I N O S

X C A N D Y C A N E W A S

Farmers throughout the U.S. raise crops and livestock that contribute to the various holiday feasts we enjoy, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and more.

Find these goodies in the puzzle below:

HamTurkey

CranberryYams

PumpkinPie

SquashLatkes

Candy Cane Corn

Bread Pecan

Stuffi ng

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As you plan and begin your new year’s resolutions, focus more on the ‘solutions’ that will help you live a healthier

and happier life. Don’t focus just on losing a certain amount of weight; instead, focus on being healthy and fi t. By taking some simple steps, you will see results just like

Taz Qadri (page 48).

LIFE ZONE

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MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS“RE-SOLUTIONS”

INSTEAD!

We’ve all done it … made New Year’s resolutions to clean

out the closets (once and for all!), or to read more books (and watch fewer TV shows), or to lose weight. That last one is classic, and it’s probably the most popular resolution of all.

As we ring in 2014, though, how about we all focus on the ‘solutions’ that will help us live a healthier and happier life. This year, instead of vowing to lose a certain amount of weight, or a certain number of inches, we focus, instead, on striving to be healthy and fi t. This is what we’re calling New Year’s Re-SOLUTIONS!

Look around you. Every body type and shape imaginable is within easy sight. There is no “perfect body” or “normal fi g-ure.” What if we all look at our health in-stead of our appearance. And instead of losing weight to get healthy, we just get healthy. In the process, it is possible – probable, even – that we will lose weight at the same time.

Here is an excerpt from a correspondence

we received from the folks at WOW Boot-

camp. We couldn’t have said it better!

If your goal is fat loss, you have two

paths to choose from: (1) lose weight

and hope to be healthier, or (2) be-

come healthier and naturally lose

weight.

90% of Americans choose the former

— it’s the same concept gyms and

doctors sell to us. And what do we

have to show for it? We’re number one

in preventable disease, we have an

obesity epidemic, and we’re trending

in the wrong direction.

That’s because the paradigm is back-wards.

We aren’t sick because we’re over-weight, we’re overweight because we’re sick. Obesity is the symptom, not the cause.

When we commit to living healthier, weight loss presents as a side effect. A healthy human body does not carry a bunch of extra weight for no reason.

Whether you’re a child, a teen, an adult, or a senior, the decision to become healthy and fi t must start in your heart and your head before your efforts will be successful. So …


When we commit to living healthier, weight loss presents as

a side effect. A healthy human body does not carry a bunch of

extra weight for no reason. April Williams, WOW Bootcamp


LIFE ZONE FEATURE


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1. Re-think your situation. What are you willing and able to do to make a differ-ence in your eating and exercise rou-tines? Do you need a partner or coach to provide encouragement during your workouts? Do you need help learning how to prepare healthier meals? What motivates you?

2. Once you have the answers/solutionsto the questions above, you’re ready to get started. You’re ready to tackle your RE-SOLUTIONS!

Changing your eating habits can quickly make a noticeable difference in the way you feel. The folks at WOW Bootcamp use this to-do list to stay motivated and hold themselves accountable:

• Write a grocery list or, better yet, create a menu. This helps you keep track of what you’re eating, plus you’ll spend less for food because you’ll be plan-ning better (which means less waste).

• Go to the grocery to be sure there are healthy food options available at all times. (If you are less likely to eat fresh veggies and fruits if you have to take the time to prepare them, try to bud-get a little extra for pre-peeled and cut products.)

• Decide not to eat out more than once a week … and then stick to that de-cision. And, when dining out, make healthy choices.

• On the nights you prepare dinner for yourself, cook something healthy whether you feel like it or not.

• Show up for your scheduled workouts whether you feel like it or not.

Last January, a friend of mine said to me, “I’ve been dieting and exercising for an entire year, and I have lost exactly three pounds and zero inches. Apparently, I am just going to look like this the rest of my life.” My response to her was this: “Why are you dieting and exercising? Is it to lose weight and inches or is it to be fit and healthy?” (Gee, sounds like an article for Athens MOVE!) She said that it was “for

both.” But after some more conversation, here’s what I learned … First, she had not changed her workout for a year. She was using the treadmill for the same amount of time and at the same intensity at the end of the year as when she started. She monitored her calorie intake, but she didn’t monitor the foods she chose to eat. In oth-er words, she might have eaten 300 calo-ries for lunch, but they may have been in the form of three cookies instead of a pile of veggies and a hard-boiled egg.

Can you see what was wrong with this picture? My friend wasn’t nurturing her body. She was nurturing the idea of eating healthfully and exercising, but she was not really following through. As a result, she experienced no significant change.

A couple of months ago, I ran into that same friend. She had clearly dropped sev-eral clothes sizes and, more important, she was energetic, happy, and healthy! This time, she told me that she had no idea

what she weighed or how many inches she lost. She simply knew she felt and looked better, and was thrilled with both. It turns out that she started working with a person-al trainer and a nutritionist. They helped her set goals based on her own optimum BMI (body mass index), cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and her desire to have more energy as the mom of two teenagers. What a difference it made for her to striveto be healthy! In the end, she achieved that goal and she lost weight and inches.

So this year, as you think about your own New Year’s resolutions, we at Athens MOVE would like to challenge you to think about reSOLUTIONS instead. Re-think your motivation for exercise and nutrition, and then find solutions that will help you reach your goals.

Please let us know at [email protected] or post a note on Facebook to let us know what you plan to do in 2014 to propel you into a healthier lifestyle. Happy New Year!


“Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.”

“Correct.”

Mick breathed a sigh of relief. The tension that gripped his gut every time he thumbed the buzzer eased away as the moderator began reading another question. The Quiz Bowl team had crushed their conference and were now deep in the divisional tour-nament. His team was losing pretty badly, but Mick was never going to give up.

“The Boxer Rebellion.”

“Correct.”

Two in a row. His lower back was damp from sweat, shirt clinging to the chair whenever he tried to sit forward. A math question. He toyed with his pencil for a mo-ment but, after doodling a bunch of point-less squiggles on the page, he gave up. Mick had never really enjoyed math, and he didn’t even know what type of formula they were talking about. The other team scored a point.

A light ding alerted them that there were only fi ve questions left. Mick’s heart sunk when he saw his team was down by six. They were going to lose, and their tourna-ment run was over.

The van ride home was like any other. Ev-eryone talked and chatted and laughed. Mick loved being part of the Quiz Bowl team because it never felt like losing and winning. They all had fun, sometimes they got trophies for it and sometimes they didn’t. His friend Ricky had told him about the football team’s playoff loss. A heart-breaker. The other team kicked a fi eld goal

to win with no time on the clock. He’d said the two-hour bus ride home was sicken-ingly quiet. The coach had looked so sad, even when he smiled and gave a speech about how great of a season they’d had. 9-3 wasn’t so bad, after all.

They pulled up to the school, everyone high-fi ved or hugged. They’d all see each other in class tomorrow and they could talk about their harrowing defeat at the hands of geniuses. Or they’d talk about how tough the questions they’d answered had been.

In the weight room, Mick always felt slightly out of place. He was thin and bony. His feet were too big for his body, but every day he would step on the treadmill and jog for a while. It helped him relax after a day of school, or of stressful questions during Quiz Bowl.

As he jogged, he thought back to the weekend before. The 5K charity run he had done left his hips and legs a little sore, but he felt good for having done a little bit to help other people. Ricky had run with him, encouraging Mick and chatting about video games and sports. Mick hadn't said much because he was fi ghting a losing battle with his lungs during that race.

Their friend Cassie was going to run with them, but she ended up having a basket-ball tournament, which she won. She got to the race just in time to see Ricky and Mick cross the fi nish line in the middle of the pack. Huffi ng, puffi ng, and coughing, they'd hugged and headed to The Varsity to celebrate their victories in delicious fashion.

Now and then, Mick tried his hand at lift-

ing weights, but it never felt right. He asked Ricky once about lifting and why he was so good at it.

“It’s not that you’re good at it or not, it’s just something I enjoy doing. You’re way smart, so you do Quiz Bowl. That’s awesome too, dude. You’d beat me at a brain fi ght any day. Everyone’s got their thing.”

Knowing that Quiz Bowl was over for the year was a bummer. Mick enjoyed going into the computer lab every Tuesday dur-ing lunch to hang out and answer ques-tions, even though the book they used was about a decade out of date.

Finishing up his run, Mick wiped some sweat from his face and slurped at the water fountain for a few seconds. His day-dreaming stopped abruptly when a broad hand thudded on his back and his friend Ricky bellowed, “Mick! My man, how were the Brain Games?”

Smiling, Mick shrugged. “We got beat in the third round of divisionals.

“Aww man, that sucks. You had fun though, right?”

“Of course we did. I had the most points out of anybody on the team, too.”

Ricky gave him a friendly noogie, then stopped and patted his hair back into place. “I wouldn’t wanna injure your award-winning thought-box.”

Mick shoved him as they exited the gym. “So, when does football stuff start again?”

“Not sure. Coach Doud said we’d have a few weeks to recover and rest up, so I fi g-ure he’ll tell us when he’s ready.”

46 Athens MOVE October/November

by Clint Foster

LIFE ZONE KIDS' FICTION

SEASONSPART 3 OF 6

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“Recover and rest up? You must all be a

bunch of wussies,” he said jokingly. Then,

in seriousness, “You starting next year?”

Ricky gave his friend a sidelong glance,

“Pff. Duh.”

“Gonna score a touchdown in every

game?”

“Dude, I play defense.”

“And?”

Ricky laughed, “Yeah, yeah. At least one

each game.”

They almost ran over Cassie as she came

jogging through the hallway with the rest of

the basketball team hot on her heels. “Sorry,

guys, can’t talk.” Her face was flushed and

she was dripping sweat all over the tiles.

“What are they doing?”

“Basketball does a lot of running through

the school since it’s so cold outside during

the winter.”

“It’s not that cold.”

“They’re wussies, too,” Ricky added, winking.

The athletic banquet for summer and fall activities was held a few weeks after the Quiz Bowl divisional tournament. Football, jazz band, volleyball, baseball, softball, and Quiz Bowl members all dressed up and came to the potluck style dinner with their families. Awards were given out to the best underclassman, or most improved, best defender, highest scorer, etc. Some awards were just for fun, like the hairiest chest award, or the bottomless pit award (which Ricky won, due to his habit of de-vouring multiple courses during the foot-ball team meals).

When the certificates and varsity letters had all been properly distributed among the ath-letes, Coach Doud took the stage in order to close the ceremony. “It’s always a shock to me when a season ends. It feels like only this morning we were out there on the dew-covered grass starting two-a-days. Yet, here we are. I know I’m the football coach, and there are an awful lot of great athletes here that don’t play football. This is not just for my boys. This is a celebration of achievement, whether you play the jazz trombone, quar-terback, left field, or," he paused, scratch-ing his head, “whatever positions Quiz Bowl has.” Everyone laughed. “We’re here today to honor your accomplishments.”

The stadium applauded. Dozens of the par-ents stood and cheered, siblings whooped and hollered, and the athletes congratu-lated one another.

“However, let’s not dwell too long on the past. This season is over, and while we all will remember it with love and longing, we must look forward to greater things. To the seniors: you will all be missed, and you are all welcome to come cheer your team-mates on next year. To the rest: we’d all better start practicing for next year.”

Be sure to tune in to the next issue of Athens MOVE to read more about how Cassie’s basketball team finishes out its season. You’ll also get a taste of spring training

through Ricky’s eyes (and sore muscles), and meet a new classmate who arrives just

in time for track and field season.

Clint Foster is a Georgia native and up-and-coming author.

You can find out more about him at www.clint-foster.com and 'like' him at

www.facebook.com/ClintFosterAuthor.

How would YOU do in a Quiz Bowl tournament? Test

your knowledge with these sample QB questions:

1. Who was the First Catholic to be elected US president?

2. What stringed instrument has parts called a pedestal and a crown?

3. In which war did Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis fight on the same side?

4. What is the longest river in England (hint – it runs through the middle of London)?

KIDS’ VIEWS

Answers: 1. John F. Kennedy 2. Harp 3. The Black Hawk War 4. The Thames

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A LITTLE HERE AND A LITTLE THERE ADDS UP


Losing weight can seem like such a huge commitment of time and effort. Hours on the treadmill, strict diets, fi tness classes,

and workouts in the gym several times a week. It can seem so overwhelming that most people end up doing nothing. That’s how Taz Qadri felt for years. As a single mother raising three kids on her own, Taz has always led a very busy life. To provide for her family, she currently works full-time at Athens Technical College, and she also owns and manages her own salon called Level S Salon on the east side. For Taz, it was always hard to fi nd time to take care of herself but she knew that for her own health and happiness, she had to fi nd a way to lose a lot of weight.

A little over a year ago, Taz began to take small steps that she could fi t into her busy schedule and lifestyle. With the encourage-ment of her sister, she fell in love with the dance/fi tness routine called Zumba, but instead of trying to fi nd time to go to the classes, she bought the DVD and does it at home. During her lunch break, she walks laps around the Athens Tech Campus with coworkers. Taz has also adopted a gluten-free diet, reduced her food portions, and stopped drinking sodas and sugary drinks.

By taking these simple steps that do not require a lot of money and time, she has seen some incredible results. Since she started, Taz has lost more than 60 pounds, and she has gone from a size 24 down to 16. More importantly, she has more energy and self-con-fi dence, and is happier than she has been in years. Taz is working toward being a size 10, but ultimately her goal is to be healthy and to be a good role model for her young daughter.

If you are inspired by Taz’s story and would like to learn more, she would be glad to talk to you. You can fi nd her many evenings and most weekends at Level S Salon.

LIFE ZONE INSPIRING MOVES

ultimately her goal is to be healthy and to be a good role model for her young daughter

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THE MUSIC BEHINDTHE MARATHON

Most everyone has heard of the Athens Half Marathon. Now in its

fourth year, AthHalf, as it is known, has become a major sporting event that draws thousands of people to our community. This year, 3,200 runners signed up to run the 13.6-mile course that weaved through Athens streets, neighborhoods, parks, UGA and even Sanford Stadium. More than 250 volunteers helped with everything from registration and setup to monitoring the course and coordinating water stations. There were even local bands and musical acts set up at every mile marker to cheer on the runners in a uniquely Athens way.

What you may not realize is that AthHalf is also a very successful fundraising event for a local nonprofi t called AthFest Educates. The organization was started 18 years ago as part of AthFest, which is the annual festival that promotes local music and art. Their mission statement is “AthFest Educates inspires, engages, and educates the youth and adults of Athens in music and arts by providing sustained funding for programs and initiatives through events that showcase the community’s talent.” This year, the AthHalf race raised more than $90,000 for AthFest Educates.

The money raised from AthHalf will be used to support several programs of AthFest Educates, including lunchtime musical performances in local schools. These performances by local artists expose students to different genres of music and inspire a love of the arts. Another program that benefi ts is a partnership with The UGA String Project and the Boys and Girls Club, in which UGA music education students provide free lessons at the Boys and Girls Club facilities on various string instruments (and the instruments are donated by AthFest Educates as well). Mini Grants of $250 - $1000 are also made available

to local schools for instrument purchase

or repair, lessons, fi eld trips, assistance

bringing musical or theatrical performances

to local schools, art projects, scholarships,

and more.

AthFest Educates has donated several

hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth

of instruments over the past several years.

What a great way to bring sports and music

together to make a positive impact on our

community! To fi nd out how you can get

involved and support AthFest Educates or

the AthHalf, go to www.AthFest.com.

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As a three-year letter winner and starter on the offensive line for Clarke Central from 1983-85, Randy was one of the best offensive lineman and team leaders in the state of Georgia. Despite all of his accomplishments in high school football, Randy’s favorite memory of high school football was the family atmosphere that his coach established.

Randy went on to play football at Valdosta State University, where he was again a three-year letterman, earning accolades such as VSU Coaches Award, team captain honors, Second Team All-Gulf South Conference and Small College All-State Honors in 1989.

“The most enjoyable experience was beating the odds: doing so many things people told me couldn’t be done,” said Randy about his collegiate athletic experience as well as receiving a full athletic scholarship. He later returned to his high school alma mater to coach football and track. Randy encourages young athletes to pursue their dreams. “What you sincerely want will be the defining indicator of what you can become,” affirms Randy.

Congratulations and thank you to Randy Williams for his leadership both in and out of athletic venues. You are a great role model for all of us here in the Athens area!

Athens Athletic Hall of Fame: Randy Williams

CongratulationsAthens Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!

ATHENS ACADEMY Excellence with Honor

President’s Physical Fitness State Champions

A College Preparatory School for Grades K3-12www.athensacademy.org

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

official health care provider to ugaa since 1999.

We’re theDawgs’

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Coach Paul Brown played just about every sport throughout his life, and even tried out for a professional baseball team, making it into the last round of tryouts. Where he really left his mark, though, is in the hearts of countless young athletes.

Coach Brown has always found joy in doing for others as well as teaching young kids to “discipline themselves spiritually, physically and mentally.” Coach Brown helped build Athens’ Little League’s and American Legion’s baseball

reputation as a state powerhouse. One of his most important lessons to his athletes, though, was that there was more to life than sports.

He later became coach of the local American Legion team, leading many successful athletes. Alongside his wife, Ann, he made a point to encourage his athletes spiritually. He is also involved with the homeless shelter and Healing Place. “All you have left when you leave this world is what you have done for others,” said Coach Brown. For his endless service to the Athens community, Coach Brown is a deserving inductee to the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame.

Athens Athletic Hall of Fame: Paul Brown

The University of Georgia Athletic Association

Salutes The 2013 Inductees Into The Athens Athletic Hall of Fame

University of Georgia Athletic AssociationP.O. Box 1472, Athens, GA 30603 | www.GeorgiaDogs.com

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Refusing to let A-Fib control his life

Due to a bleeding problem, I didn’t want to take Coumadin every day; it was yet another pill that affects my quality of life.

AthensHealth.org/Lariat*The Lariat® procedure is only intended as a treatment for atrial fi brillation. Patients in need of a Coumadin® regimen for reasons other than atrial fi brillation are not candidates for the Lariat® procedure.

In September, 2013 the cardiology team at Athens Regional Medical Center became the fi rst group

in Northeast Georgia to perform the new Lariat®* procedure, which was developed for patients who

cannot take blood thinners and have a high risk of stroke caused by atrial fi brillation.

Patient James Flanagan could not be happier with the amazing team of Athens Regional physicians,

nurses and care-givers who helped dramatically reduce his risk of stroke while living life without

blood thinners.

For more information about the Lariat® procedure or to contact the Athens Regional Cardiology

team, visit AthensHealth.org/Lariat or call 706.475.1700.

A-Fib control his life

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