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New marathoners in a study didn’t have any loss of cartilage MATTHEW MEAD (AP)
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BAKED PROSCIUTTOWRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS Ingredients 4 ounces fresh goat cheese 1 ounce grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese 1 ⁄4 cup finely chopped scallion greens 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 6 jalapeno peppers 3 ounces (12 slices) prosciutto
Makes Six Servings
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Everyone seems to believe that running is bad for the joints, particularly the knees, even though a number of studies have shown no evidence of increased knee problems among typical runners. Today, the modern view holds that excess body weight and too little exercise are the big culprits underlying knee and hip arthritis. Still, old beliefs die hard, while new imaging technologies promise better evidence of joint wear and tear. Then, there are special populations, like first-time marathoners who build their training to get ready for 26.2 miles. What would happen if you focused the new technologies on this group, which is widely thought to have high injury rates? Research published in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology,
Heat the oven to 450 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then coat it with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, scallion greens and lemon zest. Halve the jalapenos lengthwise and carefully remove the ribs and seeds (wear rubber gloves if necessary to protect your hands). Stuff each half with the cheese mixture, being sure to use all of the cheese mixture. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each stuffed jalapeno half, overlapping the ends of the prosciutto on the bottom of the jalapeno. Arrange the poppers on the prepared baking sheet, then bake on the oven’s center rack until the prosciutto is slightly crispy, about 15 minutes. (AP)
The American Lung Association brings its signature fundraiser, the Fight for Air Climb, to the area for the first time this year. Participants — who must pledge to raise $100 — can tackle the 28 floors of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center either once or twice. “This will make you appreciate your lungs,” ALA’s Kira Koon promises. It’ll also make you appreciate the work of firefighters, several of whom will be participating in their full gear.
110 calories; 60 calories from fat (55 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 10 g protein; 540 mg sodium.
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria; Sat., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (participants will get a wave time 72 hours before the event); lung.org/pledge-events/va/ alexandria-climb-fy14.
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New research dispels old beliefs about the toll marathons can take on knees.
Arthroscopy did just that by following the progress of 10 subjects. And it produced results similar to those seen previously: The runners’ knees remained essentially unchanged by training for and completing a first marathon. The authors conclude: “High-impact forces during longdistance running are well tolerated even in marathon beginners and do not lead to clinically relevant cartilage loss.” A MBY BUR FOOT (REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF RUNNER’S WORLD ©RODALE INC.)
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Virginia Yoga Week The commonwealth is for lovers — of yoga. Nine studios are proving it this week by offering free and $5 classes. Get hooked? You can keep the habit up all summer: Starting June 25, Prasada Yoga (1900 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria) will offer free classes Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Details at virginiayogaweek.org.