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Contents Editor’s Letter 10 #keepaustinfit 11

HIGHLIGHTS

Digital Content 12 Recipe 14

Personal Trainers Guide 52 Exposure 65

Events 78 Races 80

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2019 SHOE REVIEW

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SCORE IS LOVE-LOVE

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Flu Fighting Foods 16

Heart Rate Social 20

Blue Light Blockers 58 Gut Types 66

Lifting For Life 68 Workout 74

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From the Editor born leader. Monica is ferociously competitive, but has a hot temper that leads to being overly emotional on the court. Despite their love/hate relationship growing up, over the years the two begin to fall for each other, but their separate paths to basketball stardom threaten to pull them apart.

Maybe it’s the whole sweet soulmate story that makes me love this movie so much, or maybe it’s that the entire soundtrack is made up of 90s R&B — which I would say I am the world’s biggest fan of. Regardless, it’s a great film. If you have not already, I highly recommend watching it. It’s available on Amazon, or likely playing on VH1 as I type this.

February always seems to be centered around love, and it was no different when brainstorming for the content of this issue. I knew I wanted at least one love story that had a tie into fitness or sports, just like my favorite movie. One of our writers, Lisa Baile found two Austin couples who either fell in love through playing tennis, or have a shared love for the game. You can find that on page 32.

Though, love was on the brain, our overall issue theme deviates from the topic of love.

I chose “champions,” with our cover story being a profile on University of Texas new head track and field coach, Edrick Floréal.

UT has a rich history of success in its track and field program. It also has a reputation of continuously producing world-class athletes, including several who have graced the AFM cover in the past; Trey Hardee, Leo Manzano and Sanya Richards-Ross. It would be remiss of me not to feature the man who has been entrusted with the next set of world champions out of this program. The story is also extra special because it’s written by UT track and field’s very own golden girl — and AFM’s October 2014 and January 2019 cover woman — Sanya Richards-Ross. Read about coach Flo on page 36.

This month also includes pieces on how Texas is making racing equal for women, and about the juxtaposition of elegant grace and athletic coarseness involved in ballet. There is also a running shoe review for all of you runners out there — I hope you love it!

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Now as someone who would not categorize themself as the world’s biggest basketball fan, it may sound a bit offbeat. Stay with me here, the plot is about way more than just basketball.

Without ruining the ending, here’s a brief summary of the movie: Monica and Quincy are two childhood friends and neighbors who both aspire to be professional basketball players. Quincy’s father plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, is a natural talent and a

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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN BRUSSEL SPROUTS Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Asian Mushrooms and Miso Sesame Glaze (serves 3-4) Roasted Brussels Sprouts Asian Mushrooms Miso Sesame Vinaigrette Toasted Sesame Seeds Chili Threads

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2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly juiced) 1 pinch Kosher Salt

2 pounds (raw weight) Brussels Sprouts (end removed and halved) 1 fluid ounce Grapeseed Oil 1 pinch Kosher Salt 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper Procedure: • Pre-heat oven to 450°F (use convection if possible) • Toss together all ingredients in large mixing bowl, place on to a sheet tray and roast in oven for 6 minutes.

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Red Bell Peppers If you’re not a fan of vitamin C chews or drinks, try red bell pepper. These veggies are packed with more vitamin C than a traditional orange and also have a high water content for hydration.

Nuts Not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of flu-fighting foods, but Brazil nuts contain the antioxidant, selenium, and almonds contain vitamin E.

FLU FIGHTING FOODS The foods you eat can help keep you well through flu season.

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t’s that time of year again. Flu season.

Though it’s already been winter for over a month, we still have to ride out February.

None of us can afford to fall victim to the flu. Maybe you’ve already done your diligence with a flu shot, or your washing your hands 10 times a day. Those are all important precautions, but equally important is your diet. What you eat matters when trying to keep yourself well.

Some foods are better for fighting the flu than others. So, stay well by adding these eight flu fighting foods to your diet this winter.

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Garlic This superfood is especially helpful to have around during flu season. Garlic contains an enzyme, allicin, known to aid a variety of health issues, and can actually help to prevent the spread of the flu or other infections.

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Mushrooms Mushrooms contain betaglucan, a natural immune system booster. They are an easy ingredient to add into soups, salads, scrambled eggs or pizza and give off extra immune support.

Honey You’ve maybe heard this already, but honey has been proven to help stop bacteria growth as well as suppress coughing and other cold and flu symptoms. Add a spoonful to your tea, smoothie or on your toast to prevent that nasty cough.

Water Okay, it’s not exactly a food, but water is one of the most important things your body needs when you’re sick. Water always trumps sports drinks when it comes to hydration while sick, and is a must while recovering from the flu as well. Also, try to avoid soda and limit your daily coffee intake, as these will dehydrate you more.

Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients such as potassium, vitamins A and C, and calcium.

Sweet potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways and are easy to add to any meal.

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HEART RATE SOCIAL A new way to find your gym partner

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t seems we do everything through an app these days — dating, business, finding friends and even finding your perfect workout partner. Heart Rate Social is an innovative new app that connects people interested in health and fitness for exercise accountability, friendship or even love.

Launched in fall 2018, HRS was created by Christopher VanBerg, a longtime tech professional as well as a fitness coach for over 10 years.

Throughout his time in the fitness industry, VanBerg found that sticking to fitness and health goals is a more successful endeavor when one has support and is held liable.

Heart Rate Social App in Action HRS App is free and available for both Iphone and Android users.

The app helps health- and fitness-minded people find this support through dating, friendship, social circles and workout buddies. VanBerg also knew a health-conscious city like Austin, was the perfect place to start.

“The idea came to me when I was single and using the normal dating apps,” VanBerg says. “I was constantly seeing people who drink in all their photos, or who don’t take their health seriously — I wanted to meet people who were more like me — people with a passion for health.”

It was clear to VanBerg that

many users of typical dating apps do so through the confines of activities like partying and drinking. Given that other apps do not cater specifically to healthconscious people, the meet-ups resulting from using these apps often stem from vices that do not accommodate to certain people’s lifestyles.

“I have lots of friends who have tried several of the popular dating apps and they almost unanimously report most dates occur at bars or parties that revolve around drinking and or other vices that really don’t lead to an early morning

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I WANTED TO MEET PEOPLE MORE LIKE ME — PEOPLE WITH A PASSION FOR HEALTH. run or yoga by the lake or even an afternoon hitting the weights,” user Ken Laneyn says. “For me, Heart Rate Social just makes sense. I’m looking for a woman who shares my passion for living healthy and desire to live life to the fullest.”

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catered to her needs of meeting a workout buddy.

“I’m in a relationship, so I am not looking for someone to date,” says Hill. “I like that HRS allows me to find a running buddy or someone to do Bikram yoga with or maybe even get a bunch of fit girls together for a surfing trip.”

So whether it is finding a romantic partner with similar interests, or a companion to work out with and hold you accountable, HRS offers an outlet for everyone to further their fitness passions. afm

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SHOE REVIEW The latest and greatest in running shoes for 2019

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WEIGHT

Many runners consider weight to be a very important factor when buying running shoes. Lighter shoes are usually used for speed work and racing, while heavier, more cushioned shoes are recommended for long runs. The weight of a shoe ultimately depends on a runner’s experience level, preference and running style.

DROP

A shoe’s drop is the measurement of the difference between the heel and the forefoot. A higher drop is supposed to encourage heel striking, while a lower drop encourages a midfoot strike. Most shoes have a drop between 8 and 12 millimeters,

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while some minimalist designs are between 0 and 4 millimeters.

UPPER

The upper is the fabric at the top of the shoe that holds the foot in place and protects it from outside irritants such as rocks and dirt. It’s made from a synthetic material that is built for both durability and breathability.

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The cushion of a shoe provides impact absorption, which is important for both comfort and injury prevention. Shoes with more cushion are recommended for daily running, high mileage runs and new runners.

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ach year, members of the running industry head to Austin for The Running Event — a conference and trade show for running specialty stores and brands to share practices and showcase their latest in shoe and apparel technology.

In November, AFM attended the event to check out the new gear for 2019. We gathered information, tested out shoes, talked to the experts and rounded up a list of the shoes we think you should check out this season.

Before selecting our favorites, we evaluated each shoe using the following criteria:

BEST OVERALL H O K A O N E O N E C L I F TO N 6

Since its first model, the Clifton has become a staple of the Hoka brand. The Clifton is typically used as do-it-all trainer for many different types of runners (similar to a Nike Pegasus.) The Clifton 6 features a variety of upgrades in the materials from previous models including a softer, responsive foam with more bounce back and a more durable rubber to increase its lifespan. There is also a slight increase of outsole rubber and slight decrease of heel rubber in order to create a softer landing. This new model will be 0.4 ounces lighter than the Clifton 5, making it a great fit for any level of runner.

WEIGHT: 9 ounces DROP: 5 millimeters

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BEST VERSATILITY O N R U N N I N G C LO U D S W I F T

The Cloudswift is a great option for many urban runners. The shoe provides support and cushion for long runs while being light enough for speed work and strong enough for tough surfaces. This new model uses a new “super foam” called Helion which is said to be lighter, softer and more agile than the brand’s previous foams. The Helion foam is built to be more consistent across temperatures, while also offering extreme cushion and road protection.

This foam is protected by durable rubber reinforcements in order to enhance traction

on wet roads and increase the lifespan of the shoe. The upper contains mechanical side bands for added support without adding too much weight. Additionally, the outsole features the Swiss brand’s signature cloud cushioning cells which absorb impact from the ground to help propel the runner forward.

WEIGHT: 10.2 ounces DROP: 7 millimeters

BEST RACING HOKA ONE ONE RINCON

The Rincon will make its debut in 2019 as a lighter and cheaper version of Hoka’s Clifton. This model is 1.3 ounces lighter than the Clifton 6, making it a great option for a speed workout or race day. The Rincon uses a firmer midsole in order to make it lighter and more responsive, while still using the same Clifton stack height of 29 millimeters in the heel and 24 millimeters in the forefoot in order to make it fit like an everyday trainer.

WEIGHT: 7.7 ounces DROP: 5 millimeters

BEST TRAIL RUNNING BROOKS CASCADIA 14

This trail running shoe has been completely remodeled for 2019, making it 1.2 ounces lighter than the previous model.

Brooks added a new trail rubber on the bottom of the shoe that is more conductive to running on wet surfaces, and provides more stability with each step. This new material will help the foot grip to rocks on a trail for a more secure footing, rather than rebounding and bouncing off. The company also has redesigned the upper mesh, giving the shoe a lighter and more agile feel while creating a more sleek look.

WEIGHT: 10.7 ounces DROP: 8 millimeters

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BEST CUSHION AND SUPPORT S AU C O N Y L I B E R T Y I S O 2

The Liberty is a great combination of both light cushion and stability.

Saucony designed this model to offer the greatest amount of stability at the lightest possible weight.

The new knit mesh upper adds comfort and breathability, while also improving the fit to the foot.

The new model reinforces support by bulking up the plastic under the

heel and arch, as well as adding a heel counter inside the shoe to lock the back of the foot in place. Even with the increased stability, the shoe still has full-length layer of Everun foam for the midsole — encouraging a bouncy and cushioned ride.

WEIGHT: 9.9 ounces DROP: 4 millimeters

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BEST NEUTRAL ASICS GEL NIMBUS 21

The Nimbus has been a running staple for many years. This model is designed for runners with a neutral gait and a higher arch. The Gel Nimbus 21 features updates in almost every part of the shoe while still maintaining its soft, signature feel. For comfort, upper material has been redesigned to provide more breathability and support for the

foot, and the toe-box in the front of the shoe has been widened to create more room for the toes. Additionally, the new outsole design adds more full-ground contact in order to make for a smoother heel-toe transition with each stride.

WEIGHT: 10.9 ounces DROP: 10 millimeters

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Monica Hand

ON POINTE Even the most graceful of stages holds some of the strongest champions.

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hy do you see piles of football players holding trophies; boxers holding their gloves above their heads; Olympians receiving medals on pedestals?

The thing is, when it comes to champions, where you find them only depends on where you look for them — because they’re everywhere.

For dancers, their shoes are their trophies, their medals of honor and their proof of survival.

When you think of the ballet, what may come to mind are figures of high-toed dancers floating effortlessly across stage as sugar plum

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fairies in delicate ensembles. An audience sits in awe of the flawless movements — silently captivated by the beauty. The silence is broken only by the roar of applause at the end of the performance.

But you can’t see the true strength behind these dancers without knowing how they got there — how they came to be so seemingly effortless on that stage or how those shoes came to them.

The art of ballet takes its form in the mental and physical strength of the dancer — just as many competitive sports depend on the mental and physical capabilities of its players.

Most ballet dancers begin their careers at a young age. Rachel Clear

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has a bachelor of fine arts in dance from the University of Texas at Austin, says she began ballet at the age of four.

“I wanted to do ballet for the same reason every little girl chooses ballet — they want to be beautiful and wear tutus and stand on their tiptoes,” Clear recalls. “The only difference is that I continued on with it well past the age that many other little girls drop out.”

The long hours of training that come with the desire to continue a ballet career are very real, and felt at a very young age. But these moments, Clear explains, are what makes ballet dancers so incredibly strong in both emotional and

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physical capability even once off the stage.

One of the first and biggest challenges a ballet dancer faces is reaching the level of working with the pointe technique. This is a classical ballet method that involves the dancer supporting all body weight on the tips of his or her toes with fully extended feet, and it can be extremely painful and dangerous if not done properly.

Depending on strength and skill level, those dancers who started young typically begin working en pointe around age 10 or 11.

Even with this kind of pressure at a young age, each ballet dancer will share a similar story and

describe a similar story about their first pair of pointe shoes, which includes pride, confidence and validation.

“They made me feel like a real ballerina, and they made me feel validated and seen,” Clear says.

“I would feel myself dancing, and know that I was talented and capable.”

Pointe shoes are specially made from layers of fabric and paper, glued together with a flower paste creating a shell that resembles something like a papier-mâché sock covered in satin. It’s flattened on the toe for the platform — where the dancer will put all of his or her body weight. So there is little

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to no support, with all the weight focused on one big toe.

“You have been trained in the technique and do it perfectly while on flat feet,” Toni Neal, a BFA dance major at the University of Texas, says, “But when you throw the shoes in the mix, you’re kind of learning the steps all over again.”

McKenzie Cornish, a recent BFA graduate of The University of Texas, explains how different brands of shoes have different variations and imperfections — having a new shape that the foot needs to be accustomed to. Each shape causes stress to different bones and ligaments, and switching it up,

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“Your balance and control can be thrown off completely,” Cornish says recounting the times she had no choice but to change brands.

“There’s nothing more frustrating than breaking in a new pair and finding out that your ability is hindered by a shoe.”

Even if there is no switching around in the shoe brand itself, any ballet dancer can attest to the shoes are also quite painful to dance in.

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THERE’S NOTHING MORE FRUSTRATING THAN BREAKING IN A NEW PAIR AND FINDING OUT THAT YOUR ABILITY IS HINDERED BY A SHOE. Neal describes having to wear special gel caps for her toes just so her toenail wouldn’t dig back into her skin while dancing.

“A lot of sweat and soreness went into those shoes,” Neal says.

Clear tells of one Nutcracker performance when after over working in her pointe shoes, she had developed such painful shin splints she had run offstage in between her parts, cry, collect herself and get ready for her next scene.

“Every muscle is engaged when on pointe,” Clear says. “You’re actively pointing your toes, which causes your calves to flex. The necessary balance involves your abs, your arms, your shoulders, and your back. Everything has to be doing its job for your body to complete the movements you want it to.”

Clear also describes other times

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not only her physical strength, but her mental strength was tested to the limits. Some ballet teachers can be known to ask for perfection — and then more perfection after that. Some of Clear’s teachers that would throw things, some would tell her to diet, some would hold a needle close to her stomach so that she wouldn’t be tempted to relax her posture during a barre exercise, some would insult her and call her names. But she’s quick to point out, she didn’t quit.

“If I didn’t want to keep getting better, I wouldn’t have continued,”

Clear says. “I cried in the studio bathroom more than once, but I also rinsed off my face and got back to practice, working just a little bit harder.”

Though the highs and lows of a ballet dancer are all behind the curtain, their triumphs are real.

The amazing strength that the men and women dancers develop both in mind and body as they train through the years is unique, and not everyone can do it.

“I wouldn’t trade the training for anything, because it taught me a lot, and helped shape me into the

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person I am today,”Clear says.

Now as Clear continues to instruct students on the side, she knows what it means to be a teacher — one that ballet dancers look to guide them toward the next levels.

“I hope that beyond technique, I can instill in my students that ballet will help them in every facet of their life,” Clear says. “From good foundations for a different style of dance to the ability to take criticism well.” afm

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THE SCORE IS LOVE-LOVE How these couples met their match through the game of tennis

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n tennis, ‘love’ means the player has no points.

But Michelle and Wayne Graham, both scored when they met on Court 8 at the Courtyard Tennis Club in West Austin and married a few years later.

It was May of 2010 and the Grahams — who are both now 50 — were randomly assigned to be mixed doubles partners. Michelle had just recently picked up the racquet for the first time in her life, hoping tennis would get her to exercise more and hopefully lose some weight. Wayne had played a lot of tennis while growing up in Midland and needed something to stave off middle-age boredom. He considered taking guitar lessons, but opted to join a tennis league instead. Michelle jokes that the guitar is still on a shelf somewhere collecting dust.

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The Grahams were tennis partners for about four months before they started dating. Four years later, they married and spent their honeymoon at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club near San Diego.

Michelle’s dream that one day they will return to compete in the resort’s annual tennis tournament and the two of them will win the mixed doubles division.

In the meantime, they do a weekly ‘date night’ of tennis lessons at the UT Club in Steiner Ranch.

“It isn’t really exercise for me,” Michelle says. “It is

so much fun. I love the competition, the camaraderie and the strategy.”

When she thinks back on their early dating, it was not only Wayne’s strong game that impressed her, but also his smile and personality.

“Wayne is a great guy,” Michelle says. “He’s thoughtful, compassionate and generous. He is one of the nice guys, and I never went for those types in the past. He is truly the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Courtyard Tennis Club manager Sharon Coudert, who has worked at the club for 19 years, has seen her fair share of tennis love stories. She remembers

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watching two members take their wedding pictures at the club last year. The bride wore her tennis visor over her veil and her husband jumped over the net.

That couple, Cathy Miller and Steve Werbeck, were among 350 participants competing in the annual Polar Brrr Tennis Tournament in January 2012, when they met.

Miller had just completed her match in her tennis skirt and commented to a friend that she was cold.

As luck would have it, Werbeck overheard this and remembered he had an extra pair of workout pants with him, which he offered to Miller. Miller borrowed his pants and the rest is history. They were married in April 2017.

“Cathy is fun-loving, has high energy and is super cute,” Werbeck says of his wife. “She is so easy to hang out with and we have several mutual interests.

Tennis, though, was our common thread.”

Having grown up on Long Island, Werbeck played paddleball in New York. When he moved to Austin, he switched to tennis and played in leagues a few time s a week. He admits to being competitive and plays to win.

Miller says she turned to tennis when she needed a hobby with two young children at home. She has now been playing tennis for 15 years.

“Steve and I are older and have both been married before,” Miller says. “We became friends and realized we both enjoyed tennis, biking and being active. We had a similar lifestyle.”

The couple now run a business together on South Lamar — Caleesi Designs Jewelers — and bring their yellow lab puppy, Chili, with them to work. Along with tennis and owning a business, the pair also

keeps busy volunteering with Austin Humane Society and Austin Pets Alive!

The couple focuses on their top three priorities of marriage, business and fitness. They make time for tennis and when time doesn’t permit, they work out in their home gym.

“As long as our bodies will let us, we will play,” Miller says. “We have great friends from tennis, and when we are on the court, the time just flies. Tennis has enriched our lives and our relationship.”

During a trip together to the Indian Wells Masters in California, Werbeck was able to watch his favorite professional player, Roger Federer, who also coincidentally, met his wife, Olympian Mirka Federer, through tennis.

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THE SUCCESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS’ TRACK AND FIELD TEAM LIES IN THE HANDS OF A NEW MAN, HEAD COACH, EDRICK FLORÉAL.

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he University of Texas touts an athletics program known for its longtime tradition of winning across the board. From football, volleyball and baseball to swimming and track and field, UT has produced some of the nation’s and world’s greatest athletic talents. Additionally, some of coaching’s most distinguished names — Darrell Royal, Jody Conradt, Augie Garrido and Eddie Reese — earned respected reputations at UT. There is a saying etched in the walls of many prominent locations across the 40-acres, “The pride and winning tradition of the University of Texas will not be entrusted to the weak or the timid.”

The responsibility now rests with new head track and field coach, Edrick Floréal, to carry on this tradition.

Hired by Texas in June 2018, Floréal vividly recalls walking into the Moncrief-Neuhaus weight room for the first time and reading the epigraph.

Impressed by the boldness and audacity of the statement, Floréal quickly internalized the words, and realized they encompass everything he wants to be as a coach.

“I was delighted to be in a place that values coaches and athletes in their pursuit of excellence,” Floréal says. “[I was] also happy to be in a place with the resources to make it happen.”

Hailing from French-Canada, Floréal is former National champion and Olympian in the long and triple jump.

He graduated from Arkansas in 1990, where he was the NCAA’s premier triple jumper. A five-time national champion, sweeping the indoor and outdoor triple jump titles in 1989 and 1990, he won his first NCAA title in 1988. Floréal was a named an All-American nine times while at Arkansas and was part of four NCAA team championships. He also

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won six Southwest Conference titles with five victories in the triple jump and an indoor long jump crown in 1990. He remains the number three performer in the triple jump, indoor and outdoor, in school history and was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2012 and the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame in 2017.

Floréal also competed internationally for Canada at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympic Games in the triple jump, and was the 1990 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist in the triple jump.

Before arriving on the 40-acres, Floréal accumulated 25 years of coaching. He was an assistant at the University of Kentucky from 19961998, then moved on to Stanford for 14 years, with the last four as head coach. In 2012, Floreal returned to Kentucky, this time as a head coach where he transformed the program from peripheral to a literal track powerhouse.

When Floréal took over in Lexington, UK was coming off an eighth-place finish by the men and 12th by the women at the SEC Outdoor Championships.

The Wildcats also had never earned a team trophy (top four) at the Women’s NCAA Outdoor Championships. Over his six years at UK, Floréal led the women’s program to three top-four finishes in the last four years, including a runner-up showing in 2015.

He also led the women to a school-best third-place finish at the NCAA Indoor Championships in 2018 and guided the women to eight total top-five finishes at the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships. On the men’s side, UK was 16th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 2018 and among the top 22 in the nation six times — indoor and outdoor — before Floréal’s departure for Texas.

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His international coaching resume, however, just as impressive.

Floréal was named head coach of the 2015 United States men’s national team and has coached multiple world champions, including Kori Carter in the women’s 400m hurdles, Omar McCleod in the men’s 100m hurdles and guided Keni Harrison to break a 28-year-old world record in the 100m hurdles.

Harrison describes “coach Flo” as hard-working, determined, genuine and loving. She recalls her experience after failing to make the Olympic team in 2016 as one of her worst moments, but credits having Floréal in her corner as the reason she was able to break the world record in her very next race.

“He’s patient with me,” Harrison says. “He knows how I learn and what makes me better, and he goes to every extreme to help me get better. He customizes drills for me and films every one of my practices. The day I competed in London, he told me I would break the world record. He said my numbers were the best they had ever been, and although I never lean at the end of my races, he wanted me to lean and the record would be mine — I still can’t believe he was spot-on.”

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Harrison’s progress to world recordholder is attributable to the attention and tutelage of Floréal. Undoubtedly, she’s also the beneficiary of the experience Floréal gained coaching his first world-class athlete and life partner, his wife, LaVonna Martin-Floréal — a 100m Olympic silver medalist.

Floréal learned a great deal from coaching his wife. As an athlete, he knew what worked for him, but it was a different experience coaching others, specifically the needs of his female athletes.

“I must say I am one of the few men that survived coaching my wife for six years while keeping a happy and successful marriage for more than two decades,” Floréal says. “LaVonna provides an invaluable resource to all my female athletes. She makes herself available to them in every way and provides insight from a female perspective that I could never give.”

Twenty seven years ago, Martin-Floréal asked her husband if they could live in Austin. With no obvious reason to move and no job opportunities at the time, Floréal didn’t agree it was a good idea at the time. But Martin-Floréal’s burning desire to move to Austin remained.

In 2014, when Floréal asked his wife where she’d like to retire, once again, she mentioned Austin. This time, in a better position to make his wife happy, Floréal obliged. And the two purchased a home just a few miles away from campus.

When Floréal was hired at UT four years later, he was glad he trusted his wife’s instincts.

“Marriage is a partnership — I’m grateful that my wife has trusted me to lead our family and supported me to be the best father and coach that I can be,” Floréal says. “In turn I trust her to make the best decisions for our family. It was a no brainer for her to pick our retirement home. For me, it shows just how in tune she is with my goals and aspirations as now we get to move in a few years early.”

Martin-Floréal has believed in her husband since day one, and feels he is the perfect person to be the new head coach of the Longhorns.

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“He’s a winner in every sense of the word,” Martin-Floréal says. “He loves a challenge, knows how to rise to the occasion and thrives under pressure.”

Floréal believes UT presents the best opportunity to coach some of the best athletes in the country and is excited to pick up the mantle and rebuild a legacy of excellence and dominance that was once the norm for the track and field program.

“I’m not sure what success will look like for me at Texas,” Floréal says. “Surpassing coach McDonnell at Arkansas with 40 national championships? Well, I believe I’m in the right place to do it, but once I get there, I’ll only want more for the university, for my team and for myself.”

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STRIVES FOR EQUALITY Has gender equality in prize payout finally arrived for Texas bike racing? A few good men are seeing that it does.

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“In the beginning the bar was kind of high and not every race was in the cup. Over time everyone elevated their game and eventually pretty much every race was part of the Texas Cup which has led to some criticism the past few years that the Texas Cup has become more of a windshield award, meaning whoever is willing to drive the most wins, rather than a selective race series.”

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his is just a brief summary of the Texas Cup — a competition where riders earn points in road races across the state — as told by TXBRA (Texas Bike Racing Association) Vice President, Andrew Willis.

The Texas Cup was established in 2000 and at the end of each year awards the top three winners in each recognized category. Willis, who assumed the position late last year and is a long-time race director of the Holland Racing Driveway Series, has been working with USA Cycling and the TXBRA board of directors to restore the bar and establish a Texas Cup that offers equal payouts for male and female bike racers.

In 2016 the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) established full gender equality in terms of prize money by agreeing to introduce equal reward for men and women in the team time trials at the UCI Road World Championships. This was a big step for cycling, which was behind in almost every sport including running, basketball and even golf.

In America, however, independent cycling races have not necessarily followed suit.

In 2018, across the board, Texas bike race prize purses were still rewarding male cyclists with a much higher payout rationalized by a higher turnout of male racers. On average, race registration is double for men versus women at races. This is usually countered with a lower entry fee for female racers to justify a lower payout.

Willis and the board at USA Cycling are actively working to overhaul some elements of the Texas Cup and make it a series of races that highlights the best events in Texas.

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board is in full agreement on, is parity for men and women's payouts across all categories.”

This fairly abrupt stray from tradition may be a drastic change for female and male racers alike, as well as race directors. Men who have traditionally been paid out higher will find their race money cut — for some categories it will be slight, but others might be eliminated altogether. This change most affects professional racers who depend on prize money and sponsors for income.

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Non-local racers who travel internationally to race are pleased with these changes as well — even if they’re not vying for the Texas Cup. “Equality for women in bike racing is an important topic, and a tough one too,” professional cyclist Gwen Inglis says. “Some might argue that women’s fields are much smaller than men’s, so they don’t deserve equal prize money. Yet many women train and race at least as hard as men; many even harder.

Women deserve the opportunity to be rewarded for it just as much as men do.”

Inglis and other female racers usually take home a meager financial prize. This year they hope to take home more than bragging rights. “‘Gender equality’ in cycling is not just about equal payouts (or salaries) — it’s also about equal

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Heath Blackgrove, veteran Austin cyclist and captain of the international men’s professional team, Elevate- KHS knows that with this change his team may be taking home less prize money, but is nonetheless a proponent for parity.

“Equal payout is a great step toward gender equality and to growing womens cycling,” Blackgrove says. “I really hope it encourages more women to get into the sport, increasing their numbers and numbers in general is what we all want to see. Anything that can help the

sport grow and bring in new interest is a win.”

Women racers are of course ready for the change. Historically, female cyclists have been racing for love of the sport rather than prize money, but the chance for equality has been long awaited.

Carolyn Defoore, a two-time US Masters Road National Championships gold medalist, races for the Austin-based allfemale cycling team, Wolfpack p/b Hyperthreads.

“I am very proud of Texas for taking this initiative,” Defoore says.

“People consider Texas, California and Colorado to be the strongholds of cycling in the United States, and the example we set will no doubt be followed. Cyclists who want to see the sport thrive understand the power behind parity.”

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“WE DECIDED TO SHAKE THINGS UP AND DO AWAY WITH PAYOUT INEQUALITY BEFORE WE KNEW TXBRA WAS GOING TO REQUIRE IT.”

the race became a fundraiser for Boneshaker Project’s mission to inspire kids to lead active, healthy lifestyles seven years ago.

Last year, the one-day race expanded to include two days of racing for over 800 cyclists from Texas and beyond. This year’s race (held at the end of February) will offer equal payouts and a community ride for all levels of cycling enthusiasts.

“We’re proud to qualify as a Texas Cup Race and be a leader within the industry,” Reed says.

“We hope the success of this race will inspire other local races to follow suit.”

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opportunities and challenges (e.g. competitive courses), media coverage, etc.”

Race promoters arguably face the biggest hurdles in undertaking the equality transition. For many, this may mean less revenue, new rules and unexpected expenses.

And in some cases, a change they may not be ready for. It’s still too early in the season to determine how race directors will react.

Only a few races have put the new rules into place, notably the ones directed by Wills. Another early race that has embraced the change is Pace Bend.

“We decided to shake things up and do away with payout inequality before we knew that TXBRA was going to require it” says Todd Reed, founder of the local nonprofit, Boneshaker Project, which hosts the biggest road race in Texas, Pace Bend Road Race.”

The cycling race, held in Pace Bend Park in Spicewood has been a favorite race for amateurs and professionals alike for over 20 years.

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“I always encourage anyone who wants to make change happen — those who embrace parity in sport, men and women alike — to go the extra mile,” Defoore adds. “ Support the races with equal pay by signing up to race, donating or volunteering. Do what you can to make sure the races that empower the entire cycling community flourish, and maybe eventually the change will become the standard.”

Pace Bend Road Race is one of the first races of the 2019 season, but follow the race schedule (below) to see how other races react. It might be controversial, but, in the words of TXBRA board member, Jeff Lucidio, “Change is needed in Texas racing — and change is a good thing!” afm

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JAN 19 Tommy Ketterhagen Memorial Race, Bertram FEB 2-3 Cedar Hill Race Festival, Cedar Hill FEB 9-10 Davy Crockett Classic, Houston FEB 23-24 Pace Bend Road Race, Spicewood MARCH 2-3 La Primavera at Lago Vista, Lago Vista MARCH 23-24 Tour of Corsicana, Corsicana MARCH 30 San Marvelous Road Race 1, Bastrop MARCH 30 Sun City - USA Crits, El Paso MARCH 31 Jesuit Ranger Roundup, Celina APRIL 7 Fayetteville Classic, Fayetteville APRIL 13-14 Matrix Challenge, Dallas APRIL 20 San Marvelous Road Race 2, New Braunfels APRIL 22 Jacob's Well Road Race, Wimberley MAY 5 Houston Grand Criterium, Houston MAY 18 San Marvelous Road Race 3, New Braunfels MAY 18-19 Hempstead Time Trials, Hempstead MAY 24 Bike the Bricks, McKinney MAY 25-27 DFW Area Criteriums, Dallas JUNE 15 San Marvelous Road Race 4, New Braunfels AUG 23-25 Hotter 'N Hell, Wichita Falls SEPT 8 Chappell Hill Bank Road Race, Chappell Hill

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According to reports from the American Optometric Association, increased screen time has created a norm of eyestrain, dryness, difficulty sleeping, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and headaches — all symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome, also known as Digital Eye Strains. Due to the number of symptoms that each person likely

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Protecting your eyes has become critical, and thankfully there are simple ways to combat the negative effects of screen time.

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You can find affordable blue blocker glasses online. Many eyewear companies also offer the option of incorporating this protection into prescription lenses.

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What makes matters worse, is that even if you do realize the issue, screens have become such a part of everyday life, it makes it almost impossible to cut back on the number of screens your eyes have to view each day.

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entirely, and deodorants that are intended to neutralize odors. Some brands have created a spray or stick that combine the two.

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completely stops perspiration.

These aluminum-based compounds can take the form of aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex glycine and aluminum hydroxybromide. Although the label “aluminum salts” may not sound harmful, these compounds can have severe long-term effects on your health. Aluminum has been linked to several health issues, including Alzheimer’s Disease, kidney problems, seizures and bone formation disorders.

There has also been much debate as to whether aluminum has direct links to breast cancer. Although several scientists have researched this issue and have developed different findings, aluminum has been shown to cause DNA

mutation, a precursor for uncontrolled growth of cells, which can lead to cancer.

In addition, the Food and Drug Administration only requires that an antiperspirant brand reduce sweat by 20 percent in order to claim that their product provides all-day protection. Similarly, companies that state their product is ‘extra strength’ are required to only cause a 30 percent reduction in perspiration. So, antiperspirants may not even do what the name indicates, even if they do include questionable levels of aluminum.

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“Deodorants that are not combined with antiperspirants can still contain harmful ingredients that may impact long-term health.”

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health. Some to look out for are propylene glycol, parabens, triclosan and phthalates.

Propylene glycol is another frequently used ingredient with health hazards. Propylene glycol is used to increase absorption.

However, it is also a skin irritant and a neurotoxin, which may cause liver and kidney damage.

Or damage to your central nervous system. Though many have

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turned to natural deodorants to avoid harmful ingredients, one should still read the label; propylene glycol is still often found in natural deodorants Parabens, although used as a preservative in many personal care products, mimic estrogen levels in your body and can disturb your body’s hormonal balance. These parabens are labeled on deodorant products as methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, benzyl paraben or propyl paraben. They can increase your risk of hormonal cancers, cause onset of puberty or even cause birth defects in your future children.

Triclosan is intended to kill the bad bacteria in your body.

However, it also kills the good bacteria that your body needs to function properly. Not only

can triclosan irritate your skin and cause contact dermatitis, but it is also classified as a pesticide by the FDA and a possible carcinogen (a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue).

Phthalates, another hormone-disrupting chemical, should also be avoided when choosing a deodorant.

Phthalates are hidden on the label as a “fragrance,” making this a loophole that many companies rely on. Because fragrance is categorized as a trade secret, companies aren’t obligated to reveal this information.

So next time you’re choosing a deodorant — or another everyday hygiene product — be sure to read the label. Your hygiene products should be helpful, not harmful. afm

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Dr. Lauryn Lax, OTD, NTP

WHAT’S YOUR GUT TYPE? You know your blood type, your body type and your skin type…but what about your gut type?

THE SIX GUT TYPES:

1. Stressed Gut (anxiety, Type A, driven, overthinking, thyroid/ hormone imbalances, adrenal) 2. Immune Gut (leaky gut, allergies, skin problems, cancer) 3. Gastric Gut (acid reflux, GERD, stomach bloating) 4. Dysbiotic Gut (yeast, SIBO, constipation) 5. Toxic Gut (liver, gallbladder) 6. Inflammed Gut (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, non-gut related symptoms) Your gut type isn’t permanent, it can change. It simply is an awareness of your gut’s predisposition when things are out of balance. Your gut type is an indicator when things may not be 100 percent well underneath the hood.

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Ways to Heal: autoimmune paleo or elimination diet to identify sensitivities; bone broth; supplement: quality soil-based probiotics, short chain fatty acids, liposomal curcumin and liposomal glutathione What to Avoid: alcohol, sugar, nuts, eggs, certain spices, conventional dairy, grains and gluten TYPE 3: GASTRIC GUT

TYPE 1: STRESSED GUT

Primary Symptoms: Anxiety, Insomnia, Hormone Imbalances, Constipation or Bloating What It Means: If your stress hormones are constantly pumping, blood flow is diverted away from your gut, which impairs the growth of good bacteria and digestive enzyme production. Those with this gut type often have adrenal fatigue, which causes sleep issues, decreased libido and trouble focusing, among other symptoms.

Ways to Heal: regular exercise; phone/technology detox or limits; supplements: Vitamin B-12, zinc, quality probiotics, adrenal adaptogen What to Avoid: sugar, alcohol, coffee (more than one cup black drip/ day), gluten, refined grains or packaged foods TYPE 2: IMMUNE GUT

Primary Symptoms: skin problems, autoimmune conditions, allergies, low immunity

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Primary Symptoms: heartburn/ GERD, indigestion, sense of fullness after meals, bloating after meals, gas, hunger one or two hours after eating What It Means: Contrary to popular belief, indigestion and GERD or reflux are often signs of low stomach acid, low digestive enzymes and/or carbohydrate malabsorption, often associated with bacterial overgrowth — not high stomach acid.

Ways to Heal: Apple cider vinegar shots; Supplement with digestive enzymes, soil-based probiotics and short-chain fatty acids; drink chicory tea or ginger tea; chew food really well and eat sitting down; low FODMAP and/or low starch consumption while addressing the underlying root cause.

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ost people have one of the six main gut types — similar to being an endomorph, mesomorph or ectomorph or having oily, normal or dry skin.

What It Means: Approximately 80 percent of your immune system is produced in your gut and your gut bacteria are responsible for “boosting” your immune function.

Leaky gut and/or imbalanced gut bacteria is a common underlying theme at play.

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T Y P E 4 : DY S B I OT I C G U T

Primary Symptoms: Constipation and/or bloating, loose or hard stools, sense of fullness after meals, noticeable food intolerances/sensitivities, foul or frequent gas, food cravings (sugar or same foods—low variety); cruciferous veggies hard to digest What It Means: Imbalance of gut bacteria (either too much pathogenic bacteria or not enough good bacteria) and/or yeast overgrowth.

Ways to Heal: Eat hydrating easyto-digest foods (soups, stews, shredded meats, cooked veggies); drink plenty of water; chew your food really well; small servings of fermented foods as tolerated; quality probiotics, prebiotics and short-chain fatty acids; consider anti-microbial herbs (like oregano oil) and digestive enzymes to ease symptoms; Ginger or Smooth Move tea What to Avoid: sugar, high FODMAPS and dried foods T Y P E 5 : TOX I C G U T

Primary Symptoms: pain under right rib cage, fatty foods cause distress, fatigue (despite sleeping); skin problems (acne, dry or flaky skin); brittle nails or hair; lower bowel gas several sours after eating What It Means: Potential Liver and/or Gallbladder inflammation.

Ways to Heal: eat lots of dark leafy greens, lemon and liver-essentialfoods (beets, organ meats, pickled and fermented veggies); digestive enzymes and bile acids (ox bile or Beta TCP), drink dandelion or milk thistle tea; get more sleep; meditate What to Avoid: greasy, fatty processed foods; extremes (super low fat, standard american diets or super low carb diets); conventional meats and dairy; grains and gluten

TYPE 6: INFLAMMED GUT

Primary Symptoms: Often nongut symptom related (high cholesterol, thyroid imbalances, brain fog, blood sugar imbalances, high blood pressure, difficulty losing weight or building muscle, sweat easily) What It Means: Inflammation in the gut can extend to body regions beyond just the gut. Since your gut is responsible for fighting the stress response and inflammation, when inflammation is high inside, it suppresses your body’s ability to fight and can also trigger a release of circulating Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from gut bacteria into your bloodstream— endotoxins that “switch” for systemic inflammation.

Ways to Heal: eat anti-inflammatory foods (dark leafy greens,

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berries, turmeric, lemon ginger, pickled and fermented veggies, bone broth, celery juice, wild caught salmon); apple cider vinegar shots; supplement with extra virgin cod liver oil, liposomal curcumin and short chain fatty acids; drink ginger or green tea; get enough sleep; vary your exercise What to Avoid: gluten, processed foods, industrial seed oils (canola, grapeseed, vegetable) especially out at restaurants and takeout

Digging Deeper Knowing your gut type can help you better take your health into your own hands — no matter what comes your way. However, if you’re interested in digging deeper, consider booking a consult with a functional medicine practitioner.

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trength training, in general, is great for the body. It’s great for the bones and overall athleticism. Everything we do in life involves, at some point in time, having to lift things. It’s important to know how to move things around correctly.

The monotonous pounding of running alone does not carry well into older age. It will keep the cardiovascular system very healthy, as long as your diet is also healthy, but eventually, the body adapts and tightens.

Overall muscle balance is essential to injury-proofing endurance training.

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Lifting is great for increasing bone density and overall athleticism.

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IT’S IMPORTANT TO RUN, BUT STRENGTH EXERCISES THAT BALANCE THE BODY ARE EQUALLY AS CRUCIAL. Shoulders round, knees start to hurt, hips ache and joints get sore.

Not because of running — there’s nothing wrong with running — it’s because you only ran. It’s important to run, but strength exercises that

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balance the body are equally crucial.

For endurance athletes like triathletes or marathon runners, it’s even more important to be strong and to give special attention to the parts of the body that are sometimes neglected.

Many times when training for an endurance race, the training is limited to the respective discipline, and that requires a lot of anterior involvement from the quads or core. The back and posterior chain are often forgotten, yet these are some of the most important parts of the body.

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athletes, hypertrophy (building muscle bulk) is not the point of training. Strength training doesn’t automatically equate to bulking.

Moving weight simply translates to strength in all muscle groups. If you train correctly, with correct weight, reps, and sets, strength will come without added size. When working with runners or cyclists, the goal is not to add size, but to give attention to complementary muscles — particularly the lower back all the way down to the calves. Glutes, hamstrings and lower back are many times overlooked in development.

Some triathletes can be very

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front-heavy (meaning they have well-developed, strong quadriceps) but when asked, their common complaints include lower back pain and even knee ailments. This means there’s a weakness somewhere. Everything in the front is so tight that hips begin tilting, or the quads are pulling so much without the accompanying hamstring that knees start to ache.

When these imbalances are corrected, athletes are able to perform better. Because at the end of the day, the person who is stronger overall is going to win. afm

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Here are a few sample exercises for focusing on your posterior chain and core stability. This is also a great pre-run warm up.

BAND WALKS

Travis Perkins (Sidebar)

3 sets of 20 steps (alternate right and left)

Place the band around the ankles and point the toes in toward each other. The body should stay centered in a good athletic position, with a slight bend in the knees and the stomach tight. Take small, deliberate steps, keeping the knees over the ankles.

STRAIGHT ARM KETTLEBELL GOOD MORNING

GOBLET SQUAT WITH BAND

Remove the band and grasp the kettlebell with both hands. Stand with a slight bend in the knees, chest tall and the butt back. The weight stays midfoot to the heel.

As you reach down, push the butt back until a nice stretch is felt in the hamstring. Go slowly on your way down, and then speed up to return to standing position.

Bring the band up around the knee and set up in a squat position. Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell at the chest, and hold the elbows in nice and tight. Keeping the chest tall, go into the squat position, pushing the hips back and driving the knees out even with your toes as you sit into the squat.

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WORKOUT OF THE MONTH

It’s marathon month and Cap10K is around the corner, and whether you’re a seasoned runner or only buy running shoes because they’re stylish, we’ve curated the best running workout for all levels.

Get outfitted at The Loop Running Supply, sign up for a training group with Gilbert’s Gazelles and hit the trail.

It’s always important to warm up before any kind of exercise.

Here are five start-up moves recommended by Coach Gilbert Tuhabonye of Gilbert’s Gazelles.

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WARM-UP 1) KNEE TUCKS Keeping one leg balanced, pull the other leg in to your chest.

Alternate legs slowly (pictured above).

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2) SIDE SHUFFLE Turn to the side and quickly shuffle the length of your workout space. Switch sides (for a more advanced modificate, do the Grapevine, pictured).

3) KNEE SKIP Skip, keeping your back straight and bringing your knees into your chest with each skip.

4) BUTT KICKS Run slowly, bringing your heels as close to your glutes as you can.

5) HIGH KNEES Run slowly, bringing your knees into your chest with each step.

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2) HILL SPRINTS CONTINUED Walk, Jog or Run (10 minutes out and back, 20 minutes total). Go at your own pace and stop for water breaks when you can.

THE WORKOUT 1) HILL SPRINTS Running long distances isn’t for everyone but few exercises are as effective as hill sprints. Find your local hilltop and pick your own poison.

Run the hill 4-8 times or until fatigued.

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COOL DOWN A well rounded and healthy workout always includes a cool down.

1 ) Q UA D S T R E TC H Balance on one foot and pull your heel to your glute (pull from your shin rather than your ankle). Switch legs.

3 ) S I D E LU N G E Lunge side to side keeping your knees over your toes.

2 ) H A M S T R I N G S T R E TC H Extend one leg out on a raised area such as a bench or wall and keeping your foot flexed lean towards your foot. Switch legs.

4 ) F O OT D R I L L S Foot health is so important! Do these two drills as part of your cool down to keep those feet moving.

Calf raises Using your balance, rise onto the balls of both of your feet then lower. Repeat 10 times.

Side foot stretch From standing, roll onto the side of one foot, stretching your ankle muscles. Switch feet.

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FITNESS SPONSORED BY

Statesman Cap10K

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STATESMAN CAPITOL 10,000 WARM-UP:

Q&A

with Race Director Jeff Simecek

Before participants take their marks this spring, race director Jeff Simecek sat down with AFM to give a 2019 race preview.

Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are encouraged to register at cap10K.com.

AFM: We love that the Health Alliance for Austin

Musicians (HAAM) is this year’s race beneficiary.

Tell us about how the partnership will impact this year’s race.

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or more than four decades, the Statesman Cap10K has been a much loved annual event in Austin. What began in 1978 with 3,400 participants has grown into the largest 10K race in Texas and the sixth largest in the nation. The Cap10K is among The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races In America and was voted “Best Road Race” in AFM’s own 2018 annual “Best of ” awards.

The Cap10K, presented by Baylor Scott and White Health, will clock its 42nd start on Sunday, April 7. This year, the race beneficiary is the Health

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JS: Music plays an essential part in Austin’s cultural

landscape. The annual Cap10K simply would not be the same without the local musicians to kick off the race, keep runners going with live bands along the course and help them cool down with music at the Finish Line Festival on Vic Mathias shores. We’re grateful to live and work among these talented artists, and are honored to help support their health and wellness by supporting HAAM.

AFM: What are you most excited about for this year’s race?

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IT IS A DISTINCT HONOR TO HAVE SANYA RICHARDSROSS AS OUR 42ND RACE AMBASSADOR.

JS: Participant feedback is absolute-

ly essential to the evolution of the Cap10K. After each race, our team sends out a survey to learn what we did well and what we can improve upon or add. As a result, for example, in 2018 we introduced finisher medals for the first time in the race’s history. We’re bringing them back in 2019, with a music design that will tie in with our race beneficiary.

We’ve also worked on upgrading the quality of the race shirts, so that they’re softer and a better fit.

AFM: Sanya Richards-Ross is one of AFM’s favorite athletes (see our January cover story). What inspired you to choose her as your 2019 race ambassador?

JS: It is a distinct honor to have

Sanya Richards-Ross as our 42nd race ambassador. She’s accomplished so much on the track representing the University of Texas and the US, as well as off the track improving youth’s health, fitness and confidence, which align with the Cap10K’s mission. She’s a perfect fit, and we’re absolutely thrilled.

AFM: Any insider tips for race day?

Parking secrets or tricky hills to avoid? Give us the scoop.

JS: Our website, cap10K.com, is packed with participant information. We know that for any

race with thousands of runners, parking can be a challenge. As always, we encourage our registrants to use public transportation. Those who drive are advised to visit cap10K.com, go to the “Race Weekend” tab and drop down to “Parking.” For a course description, map and dynamic virtual course tour, go to the “Participants” tab and drop down to “Course Info & Amenities.” We also have a pro tip for packet pickup during race weekend, April 5-6, at the Cap10K Health & Fitness Expo at Palmer Events Center.

It’s very busy during the first hour on Friday and Saturday morning.

Come later for shorter lines and a great expo experience. Also, a reminder that packet pickup is not available on race day.

We are really looking forward to another great race in 2019. We hope that you join us! afm

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STATESMAN CAPITOL 10,000 WHEN: Sunday, April 7, 2019; 8 a.m.

WHERE: Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge COST: $45. The registration fee will increase to $50 on March 1.

More information: cap10K.com

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2019 Health Fair Castle Hill Fitness The Castle Hill Fitness Health Coaches provide knowledge of all aspects of healthy living in a way that is non-judgmental and tailored to the individual needs of the client. Health Coaches provide the tools to break through the confusion that health is not just about a diet and exercise but about implementing routines to help individuals excel in their lives.

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Austin Fit February Issue Release Party Hill Country Indoor New year new you doesn’t stop in January. Come

Castle Hill Health Fair

explore this amazing fitness facility with the Austin Fit squad. Enjoy free workouts, a friendly dodgeball competition drinks and bites all to celebrate the release of our Champions Issue. Free with RSVP via Eventbrite.

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Austin Bouldering Project Three Year Anniversary Party Austin Bouldering Project All day community celebration including free pancake breakfast, clinics with professional athletes, prizes from local vendors and discounted day passes. Also, free beer after 5 p.m. (21 and up). See

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ATXGals Galentine’s Show Fair Market Join ATXGALS on their 3rd annual Galentine’s Show with a Queen of Hearts theme. Art exhibit from 20 local women artists, two live DJ sets, costumed performers and open bar. 6-11 p.m., 21 and up.

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BEND. BREATHE. LOVE. Fareground at One Eleven Get ready for a pre-Valentine’s weekend workout with your friends at Sweatii.

Meet us at Fareground at One Eleven for a two part

yoga and meditation event followed by light bites from Dai Due Taqueria! Feel free to mingle with other participants. Our friends from Bumble and Outdoor Voices will be handing out goodies so you wont leave empty handed! Part of the proceeds from this event go towards the American Heart Association.

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20 Colors/20 Bikes Dell Jewish Community Center Cancer’s sixth annual 20 Colors/20 Bikes event indoor cycling event teams of over 20 people will spin

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Anastasia The Musical

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Bass Concert Hall Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical. From the Tony Award®winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

E + E Fitness Grand Opening

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Long Center for Performing Arts Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s distinctive style of choreography is as sensual as her Latin roots, and when it comes to mixing performance with passion, she always delivers. While making a name for herself with major ballet companies around the world, this choreographic phenom returns to Austin at Artistic Director Stephen Mills’ special invitation.

Raise Riders Family Bicycle Weekend

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Various Locations The 3-day celebration of families on bikes will be hosted by woom bikes USA and Buddy Pegs. The event will feature onthe-bike and off-the-bike activities that reinforce the most iconic marker of childhood, riding on two wheels. The festival kicks off Friday morning at the Palmer Event Center (home of the Health & Wellness Expo) and runs all the way through the Austin Marathon Finish Line Festival Sunday, February 17.

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2400 E 6th St. Join E+E fitness from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for some fun at Austin’s newest fitness studio. Take free bootcamp and kickboxing classes, get free swag, meet the team, get a tour and enjoy food and drinks from local Austin businesses. Unlimited free bootcamp and kickboxing classes continue all week through March 3. Don’t miss out, sign-up for classes in advance to reserve your spot at EandEFitness.com.

TLC Massage School 30 Year Anniversary Party

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The Lauterstein-Conway (TLC) Massage School & Clinic The Lauterstein-Conway (TLC) Massage School & Clinic is celebrating helping to put the “ahhhhhh” in Austinites for over 30 years. On February 22 TLC will host a 30th Anniversary Celebration at their campus with free chair massage, great food, and live music. The school’s own “Iliotibial Band” will be performing.

Across Austin I Live Here I Give Here’s Amplify Austin Day is our community’s annual day of giving. The 24-hour celebration provides an easy and fun way for our entire community to give together while helping local nonprofits raise funds. Over the past six years, Amplify Austin has raised over $45 million for hundreds of local organizations. Together we raised $10.3 million for 700 nonprofits in 2018. This year Amplify Austin aims to raise over $11 million to benefit our city.

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Border to Badlands Ultra Big Bend National Park

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PurpleStride Austin Austin

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St. Paddy’s 5K & 1K Leprechaun Kids Run New Braunfels MARCH 23

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Bevoman Triathlon

Statesman Cap 10K

Spicewood

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Rogue Trail Series - The Maze

Longhorn Run

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