Reflections: January 2017

BELLEVUE CLUB

HOTEL BELLEVUE

JANUARY 2017

TAKING

flight Get Fit and Away from It All Put Your Feet First Food Tracking chasing the unicorn

The story of Oiselle, the PNW apparel company that flew to new heights

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INSIDE

january 2017

“Nothing can substitute for just plain hard work.”

- Andre Agassi

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TAKING FLIGHT

The story of Oiselle, a local women’s running brand.

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CHASING THE UNICORN

One member’s quest for the elusive Boston Marathon.

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GET FIT AND AWAY FROM IT ALL

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INSIDE

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RECIPROCAL CLUB

BITTERS: WORTH THE BITE

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A monthly spotlight on a BC sister club.

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Why the cocktail mixer might be good for more than a buzz.

TRAINER TIP

Annelise DiGiacomo shares a dynamic warm-up for runners.

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TO TRACK OR NOT? Bellevue Club trainer Cory Patterson talks about his history with food tracking.

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PUT YOUR FEET FIRST A guide to building a strong foundation.

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CHANGING PATHS Bellevue Club member Peter Gaan says changing directions saved his health.

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CLUB REFLECTIONS Member photos of gingerbread house crafting and family ski trips.

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UPFRONT january 2017 MANAGEMENT

A chat with Dave Hart, your Director of Health & Fitness

➔ Dave recently moved to the Eastside, bringing his experience as Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at Louisiana State University. His background also includes managing facilities for Johnson & Johnson, as well as other private clubs, and working as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Minnesota and Colorado State University.

President S. W. Thurston Club Manager Mark Olson Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Hotel Manager Jerry Stotler Director of Food and Beverage Antony Bock Human Resources Director Donna Gray Executive Chef Chris Peterson Communications Director Bonnie Tankovich Membership Director Carissa Ritter Director of Health and Fitness Dave Hart Tennis Director Brian Nash Aquatics Director Connor Eden Recreation Director Jill Clark Athletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Head Swim Coach Andrew Nguyen Catering Director Jill Parravano

CONTACT bellevue club

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HOURS OF OPERATION hotel bellevue

Club Concierge Desk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week athletic facility

5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.* Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.* Saturday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday

NAME: DAVE HART POSITION: DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & FITNESS GO-TO ACTIVITY: Cycling FAVORITE FITNESS LIFE-HACK: I wish I did it more often, but doing push-

*Subject to change, depending on scheduled events.

The pool closes at 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

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WELLNESS MISCONCEPTION THAT DRIVES YOU CRAZY: Those

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READING: Rereading The Once and Future King by T. H. White LISTENING TO: Classic rock EATING: Lots of pasta!

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Business Association Networking Event

Family Gym Night

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SAVE THE DATE! BATTLE OF THE PADDLES Jan. 29, 9 a.m.

Join us for our first Racquet Sports Doubles Challenge. Sign up with a partner (mixed teams welcome) and compete in tennis, pickle ball and ping-pong. Great prizes and lunch included. members. bellevueclub.com

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Ladies’ Tennis Night

Yoga for Golf

Men’s Tennis Night

Music & Me

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Inflatable Obstacle Course

For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit the event calendar at www.bellevueclub.com.

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NEWSFEED

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CONTRIBUTORS

THREE YOUNG MEMBERS WIN GOLD On November 5, at the 22nd Annual Pacific Northwest Karate-Do Classic, three students performed in the synchronized kata division. This is the first time a team from the Bellevue Club has entered this specific competition.

HALEY SHAPLEY

When she’s not on the road, Haley Shapley writes about travel, health and more from her home in

Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “GET FIT” [PAGE 56].

LEFT TO RIGHT: Quinlan McCabe, David Gribble and Northern Brown.

KATHRYN SMITH

Kathryn is a junior at UW studying media a nd communications.

She especially enjoys writing and

photography. SEE KATHRYN’S WORK IN “FEET FIRST” [PAGE 32].

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FIRST PLACE IN KATA Recently BC member Hayden Dunn, a white belt, competed and took first place in kata at the Washington Isshinryu Societies tournament.

Dunn is pictured with Hanshi Shin, one of the founding fathers of karate in the Northwest.

Michael Matti is a Seattle-based travel photographer and social media influencer.

Find him on Instagram @MichaelMatti or at michaelmatti.com. SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “CHANGING PATHS” [PAGE 36].

TARYN EMERICK

CORRECTION PLEASE: In the December 2016 issue of Reflections, we said the Mercer Island/Bellevue Club Fall Championship benefitted the Jubilee Reach charity. That was incorrect. We regret the error.

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Taryn Emerick is a New York transplant st udying photography and layout design. SEE TARYN’S WORK IN “DYNAMIC WARM-UP” [PAGE 22].

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In 2017, Reflections will be bringing you short snippets about the people, places and businesses making news in your neighborhood—the Eastside! Do you know a business opening up? Do you know a mover and shaker who deserves some recognition?

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LOCATION The Houston Club is located in One Shell Plaza in the theater district, near parks and the waterfront in addition to great theater. Perfect for business, the club is just blocks from Wells Fargo Plaza and the JPMorgan Chase Tower.

BUSINESS Centered on business and networking events, the Houston Club is the perfect place for business professionals. The Power Boardroom is available for meetings and videoconferencing. Touchdown rooms offer private spaces for interviews or small meetings.

The event rooms with sweeping views of downtown are available for conferences.

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DINING The Houston Club provides complimentary continental breakfast and coffee at the illy barista station. Allen’s Landing provides a more laidback pub-style atmosphere. In the Magnolia Room overlooking downtown, order a signature dish prepared by the in-house executive chef.

WINE Pop in for happy hour and enjoy wine by the glass, or take advantage of the wine lockers to drink your favorite bottle. The Houston Club regularly hosts wine tastings and events. âž” For more information, visit clubcorp.com/Clubs/ The-Houston-Club.

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WELLNESS TOOL

NEW FEATURE!

january 2017

Every month Reflections will be highlighting a product we think can boost your health and wellness. Got an idea? Send your recommendations to reflections@bellevueclub.com.

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BOTTLE TALK

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BITTERS: WORTH THE BITE Why the cocktail mixer might be good for more than a buzz.

Some classic cocktails—think an Old Fashioned or Manhattan—call for bitters to add a complex flavor, but few people know the herbal mixer also can be advantageous to your health. For centuries bitter foods and flavors have been used to stimulate the release of digestive enzymes, stomach acid and bile, launching the metabolism into action. This can ease digestion, regulate appetite, improve liver function, decrease bloating and relieve occasional heartburn. Thankfully, there is a way to reap the benefits without drinking cocktails all day. Many health food and herbal stores carry digestive bitters, a solution that can be taken by

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the drop to stimulate the previously mentioned processes. Digestive bitters are plant extracts that can be made in a variety of flavors and are typically taken before or after meals. Chamomile, citrus, artichoke, dandelion and milk thistle are just a handful of the options available.

BUY LOCALLY: The Herbalist in Seattle offers liquid

extract bitters from milk thistle, angelica root, artichoke leaf, and burdock root for example. More information at: store.theherbalist.com

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TRAINER TIP

january 2017

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DYNAMIC WARM-UP FOR RUNNERS

(or Hikers, Cyclists, walkers)

* Stand with a tall posture.

A proper warm-up routine is vital to maintaining your body and avoiding injury. Bellevue Club personal trainer and certified running coach Annelise DiGiacomo put together the following dynamic warm-up series specifically with runners in mind, but turns out it’s pretty great for anyone embarking on any activity.

KNEE HUGGERS Stretches the glutes and hip flexors Standing with a tall posture, grab one knee with both hands and bring it up toward your chest until the stretch is felt in the glutes. Maintain balance on the lower leg by firing up the glute muscles and pushing through your big toe. Hold the stretch for one to two seconds. Step forward and pull the opposite knee to your chest.

Alternate legs as you walk forward.

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* Push through your big toe.

The purpose of the dynamic warm-up is to coordinate all your moving parts— muscles, ligaments and joints—by challenging flexibility, mobility, strength and stability all at once. The benefit is twofold: first, it warms the muscles and soft tissues for optimal performance, and second, it reduces the risk of injury from overloading inadequately prepared muscles. Precede the warm-up routine with five minutes of brisk walking, light jogging or jumping rope.

Perform each activity for approximately 30 yards, one to two times each.

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BUTT KICKS Increases the spring and absorption of midfoot landing and dynamically mobilizes the quadriceps by stretching the leg extensors Walking forward or at a light jogging pace, stay on the balls of your feet. Standing on one leg, bend the opposite knee and with an exaggerated back swing, bring your heel up to meet your glute with each step. Alternate legs as you walk or jog forward.

WALKING FIGURE 4 Increases flexibility and range of motion through the hips and glutes Standing on one leg, lift the foot of the opposite leg toward the middle of your body. Grasp the knee and foot and pull toward your chest until a stretch is felt in the glutes. Keep your head and chest upright. Hold for one to two seconds. Alternate legs as you walk forward.

HACKY SACKS (ALTERNATING TOE TAPS) Improves range of motion and coordination, while stretching the hip adductor muscles and engaging the hip abductors. This also stimulates the balance needed to start running.

Stand with both feet flat, lift your left leg up and tap the inside of your foot with your right hand without bending forward. Alternate legs while walking forward or hopping in place.

HEEL AND TOE WALK Warms up the calves and the muscles and ligaments of your ankles and feet, while also stretching the plantar fascia and shin muscles.

HEEL WALK: Lift toes and step forward with your weight on your heels, flexing your feet so the balls of your feet remain off the ground. Alternate legs as you walk.

TOE WALK: Step forward and rise up onto your toes as you walk forward, distributing even weight over forefoot and all toes, with your big toe being the primary support.

➔ To train with Annelise, email fitness@bellevueclub.com.

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Reflections magazine: When did you start tracking your food?

Cory Patterson: Probably around 18 or 19 years old, right when I really started getting into fitness. It started with just calorie tracking, and then I started figuring out how to track [macronutrients].

RM: What was your fitness goal at the time?

CP: At that time I was trying to gain strength and size.

RM: How were you tracking your food?

CP: Just simple paper in a notebook.

RM: You also tracked your exercise, correct?

CP: Yep, all of it.

RM: What have you learned over the years of tracking food?

CP: Mostly about the actual value of foods. When you start paying attention, it’s very surprising how quickly calories can add up. You look at a label, and it says 100 calories. But when you actually measure the amount it’s surprising how small it is. For example, peanut butter. That’s one that adds up super quick. People will just eyeball it. You can easily jump up your count by 200 to 300 calories.

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DINING FEATURE

Bellevue Club personal trainer Cory Patterson is not a registered dietitian, but his experience with food tracking and nutrition is extensive. For roughly 15 years Patterson has tracked every food he has eaten. “I’m quite robotic about it,” he says. In all that time, what he’s learned about how nutrition affects the human body (especially an active body) is vast and his advice for the average person is certainly worth noting.

"I actually don’t think everyone needs to track for their entire life, unless they’re looking for something very specific."

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RM: What did your diet look like when you first started tracking?

CP: I started in with high protein. At that time the low-fat trend was in, so it was a lot of protein and carbohydrates. And way too much in the way of protein powders and those things.

RM: How long was it before you got into bodybuilding?

CP: It probably took me about eight years before I attempted bodybuilding. Tracking was a big piece for that. A lot of the systems stayed the same with the workout routines, and from there you just start slowly going into a caloric deficit. I think I dieted for 18 weeks or something along those lines.

RM: And you tracked your diet that whole time? Do you still have those notebooks?

CP: Yep, they are tucked away somewhere in a box.

But it’s funny, looking back I would do so many things differently.

RM: What’s the biggest thing you would do differently?

CP: Not just hitting the caloric values, but focus more on nutritional value of foods. When I look back at the eight to 10 foods I ate—oatmeal and bread—there was hardly any green stuff in there. And all the supplementation was more along the lines of sports supplementation—things like creatine, glutamine and pre-workouts—not so much of the vitamins and minerals.

RM: What does your tracking look like these days?

CP: I still track macros. But I’m a lot more flexible with meal timing. As far as what I’m actually eating, it’s a lot more fruits and vegetables. I also pay a lot more attention to how I feel in terms of energy levels, and then digestion definitely. That’s something I’ve paid way more attention to in the last couple years.

"My best advice is to track the input and not the output."

RM: How are you tracking these days?

CP: I currently use the My Macros + app. I started using it three months ago, prior to that just a one-off on Android.

RM: In your opinion, what should most people be tracking?

CP: My best advice is to track the input and not the output. A lot of the trackers now hook up electronically, so you can make an attempt to plug in foods and track activity levels. But I think that’s where the errors get even greater. People tracking foods—being honest with themselves or portion size error—that’s already one place with room for error. Plus food labels being off. But then once you start factoring the output and saying I jogged for 40 minutes and weightlifted for an hour that multiplies it. It often ends up giving people a much higher caloric value than they need for a deficit. But that’s advice typically for people looking for fat loss more than people who are trying to gain size.

RM: Overall would you say tracking is more effective for fat loss than size gain?

CP: Definitely more for fat loss. Most clients geared toward building size or muscle just get to have more food, so that’s much easier.

RM: Do you encourage everyone to track food? Is it beneficial for everyone?

CP: I think it’s beneficial for everyone at least temporarily. It’s good to find a baseline for what it is that allows people to maintain body weight, even if they don’t have a particular goal. … I have a tendency to over eat, so I do it for peace of mind. But I actually don’t think everyone needs to track for their entire life, unless they’re looking for something very specific, like trying to lose another five pounds or get into bodybuilding.

RM: Any last thoughts on food tracking?

CP: Yeah, one thing I will say is if someone says to me, ‘I’ve tried everything for weight loss,’ I always say, ‘Trust me, you haven’t tried everything unless you’ve tried counting calories.’ Tracking can be very helpful.

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Feet First w r i t t e n b y k at h ry n s m i t h

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WELLNESS FEATURE

A Guide to Building a Strong Foundation

Most people hit the gym for big muscle gains, increased endurance, weight loss or improved flexibility. But often we forget about a critical aspect of our physical health—our feet, the part of the body that carries us everywhere. Here's how to lend some attention to all the foot muscles that go unappreciated, yet do so much for us daily.

FOOT FOLLIES

Without proper care, a variety of things can go wrong. The following are a few of the most common foot injuries: Plantar fasciitis: This common foot injury occurs when the connective tissue in the bottom of the foot develops very small tears and inflammation due to excessive use and stretching. Pain persists through the arch of the foot and heel, especially right out of bed in the morning. This condition may start out as a strain, but without immediate attention it can develop into long-term plantar fasciitis.

Turf toe: This injury can affect athletes of all kinds, not just those playing on turf as the name suggests. When the big toe is hyperextended too frequently, such as with explosive jumping movements, this type of ligament sprain can occur. The big toe joint aches with significant pressure or movement.

Achilles tendinitis: Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury most common in people who do not regularly participate in high-intensity sports, or who increase their workout intensity too quickly. The primary symptom is pain on the back of the ankle and heel, running up the calf. The area becomes tender and in prolonged cases can become severely painful.

Metatarsalgia: Repetitive high impacts to the feet can cause this injury in which the ball of the foot becomes painful and inflamed. The joint between the phalanges and metatarsals is where running and standing exercises hit hardest. >>>

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WHAT TO DO? Meeting with a specialist to examine your gait profile (an analysis of the way your weight distributes onto your feet) and how it affects your pronation (tilt of your feet) can help you choose the best exercises and shoes to prevent injury. But here are a few tips to help keep your feet happy: Play Pick-up Simple tasks such as picking up coins, marbles or other small objects from the floor can help develop motor control in the smaller muscles of the feet.

Stair Stretch With just your toes and the balls of your feet on a step, lower your heel down below the ball of your foot. Hold for 10 seconds. This position stretches calf muscles as well.

Balance Balance on one foot on level ground with your eyes closed for one minute. If this task becomes easy, try it on an inclined board or BOSU ball for additional strengthening. This balancing exercise strengthens stabilizing muscles in your feet while also working your core muscles.

Roll It Out After a tough foot workout, use a frozen water bottle under your foot to ease out muscle tension and decrease inflammation simultaneously. A golf ball or tennis ball can be used as well.

Exercise Bands Using an exercise band for resistance is one way to strengthen feet. Hook one end of the band around a stable item, and hook the other onto the top of your foot in a taut position. Keeping legs straight, pull your toes toward your body in slow repetition.

Pay attention to how your feet respond to physical activity, and adjust your exercises accordingly.

Prolonged mistreatment or negligence of minor injuries can lead to extensive problems. Start improving your health today from the bottom up.

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MEMBER PETER GAAN KNEW HIS HEALTH WAS HEADING DOWN THE WRONG TRAIL. SO HE STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS AND CHANGED THE DIRECTION OF HIS LIFE. THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW HE DID IT. Peter Gaan admits it took a pretty big scare to get his health in check.

Just a few years ago, Gaan went to the doctor for a simple check-up. Going in, he knew his health wasn’t perfect. He was about 50 pounds overweight, suffered from fatigue and just felt an overall malaise. But the results were even worse than he thought. His doctor told him he was pre-diabetic and needed to get on medication immediately.

Gaan’s family has a history with diabetes.

Both his grandfather and father battled the disease for decades. At that appointment, it became clear to Gaan that he didn’t want to follow in their footsteps. Plus, he says he couldn’t fathom a life of pricking himself daily with needles and taking a laundry list of medications. Staying healthy for his immediate family—wife, Lisa, and three children, Marc, 25, Matthew, 23, and Lindsey, 21—was also a major priority. So he made a big change in the only way he knew how.

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“I changed everything after that day,” Gaan says. “But that’s just how I am. When I do something, I really go at it wholeheartedly.”

And when Gaan, CEO of Golden Globe Transport, an international logistics company, says he changed everything about his lifestyle, he is not exaggerating. The first component was his diet. Previously, his meals consisted of “everything and anything I wanted.” After the diagnosis, however, he took great pains to understand exactly what was in the foods he was consuming and how they were affecting his health.

“That might have been the most surprising thing.

Reading food labels and learning about how big of an impact nutrition—specifically sugar and carbohydrates— has on the body.” Subsequently, he gave up a whole list of foods as well as alcohol, and he never looked back. Not once. “It was just a switch I made. I decided to do it, and going back to the old way of eating wasn’t even an option.”

Once Gaan adhered to a low-carb diet he was well on his way to correcting the course of his health. But there was another important part of the overall equation. The second major change he made was in his physicality. Gaan was always an avid tennis player and played a few times a week at the Club, but at the recommendation of his physician, he took his exercise to a whole new level.

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• Shannon Treybig

Gaan started training with Bellevue Club personal trainer Shannon Treybig with just as much gusto as he had in his approach to nutrition. He credits integrating a strength training routine into his weekly workouts as the reason why at 54 years old he’s in the best shape of his life, is playing tennis better than ever and feels an overall energy he hadn’t experienced in decades. “Plus, I actually have abs now,” he jokes.

What isn’t a joking matter is that Gaan says another unexpected result of his new lifestyle is the invaluable relationship he’s created with Treybig. He says she has become a dear friend and someone he knows is on his side as he continues on his journey, which has resulted in a 50-pound weight loss and a major reduction in his blood glucose numbers.

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“After I had made these changes for awhile, I went to the doctor for a check-up and he told me my numbers were great.

The first person I called was my wife. The second person I called was Shannon. She’s really become a friend and partner, and I know she genuinely cares about my wellbeing and health,” Gaan says.

Now with his feet firmly planted in this new lifestyle and a team of people giving him encouragement, Gaan has broadened his sense of adventure and recently returned from a major hiking trip in Phoenix, Arizona. There he made it up seven summits and gained a new confidence for longer, more challenging physical pursuits. It’s something he said he never could have done before and hopes to keep up in the future.

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taking flight In the past few years, local running apparel company Oiselle has flown to new heights. Its products, exclusively made for women, have been featured in the pages of nearly every major running, outdoor and fitness magazine. The company’s sponsored runners are some of the most recognizable faces in the sport. And Sally Bergesen, CEO and founder, has been heralded a visionary and role model for all women interested in her beloved pastime.

We talked to Megan Murray, director of marketing for Oiselle (pronounced wa-zell and meaning “bird” in French), about how being headquartered in the Pacific Northwest has shaped their story and what it’s like to work within the “for women, by women” atmosphere. She also gives recommendations for the best running gear in 2017!

Reflections magazine: What’s the primary focus for Oiselle right now?

Megan Murray: One of the things we’ve focused on over the past few years as a design team is making sure we design apparel that is first and foremost for running.

There is a lot of generalist running apparel out there.

Our styles work in other environments, but the needs of a runner—outerwear, layering, body temperature regulation—are unique. They also vary for body types and climates. Our technical outerwear this season is almost the first of its kind.

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RM: Can you talk a little about the design process behind your technical pieces?

MM: Our design team comprises of women only, and we’re all athletes, most being runners first and foremost, but a lot of us are multi-sport athletes. Our design process starts with a feeling. For example, when we run, women want to feel powerful, light and free. So we then build around a functional story—what does it take to feel light and free?

What does it take to feel unencumbered by running clothes in the dead of winter? What does that mean for where seams live and pockets? We get into all the functional details you must have to make a run comfortable. We design around the feeling piece.

RM: How do you test for a feeling?

MM: Because we have a professional running team and a broader community of people who choose to race in our singlet, we wear-test all of our clothes into the ground.

We give the first prototypes to runners of all body types, and they wear them, wash them and test them in many ways. The professionals are super users of sorts. They wear them for so many more miles, and their training conditions are more extreme. For example, Devon Yanko, she’s an ultramarathoner and one of the most inspiring women I’ve ever met. She runs 100-mile races, so what ends up happening is a seam that might be uncomfortable for somebody in a five-mile run becomes a wound on her body. So we make sure all our styles can stand up to that level of run testing. Devon is one of our most amazing athletes and testers.

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oiselle wears Murray shares the must-have pieces for 2017. They were handpicked by Murray and others at “the nest,” the nickname for Oiselle’s Seattle headquarters.

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New Verrazano Bra ($34–$48) We make our bras in two styles: regular and gifted, with the second of the two giving more compression and coverage. The Verrazano is great at distributing the weight more efficiently across the body for more comfortable wear. I like it because it’s playful with those revealing straps without being really lacy. It has an element of play, but is still really powerful, not too revealing and doesn’t diminish the technicality.

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Window Tight ($106) and Window Knicker ($82) Window knickers have softer compression fabric. They are a little thinner, so they are better for a summer or indoor workout. But to me, these are all about the little details. There’s a Tribeca print detail and mesh panel window. There are fun elements of style, but most are also functional, like the reflective detail. These tights also have an even broader waistband, but still without being high-waisted.

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"The company was founded on the belief of the transformative power of sport for women."

RM: What other interesting feedback have you received from your athletes?

MM: We have Olympians such as Kate Grace, who runs the 1,500-meter, and the way Kate uses clothing is different from Devon. Kate uses clothing as a conversation with herself to get amped and turn it on for a short distance, so everything from how warm the layers are to what it feels like to de-layer to the colors—those are all part of how she coaches and primes herself for the race moment. In that sense, some things other runners see as details, like maybe color—color is really important to Kate—are critical to us.

RM: Interesting. I’ve never thought of layering as a conversation.

MM: Kate’s been fundamental in talking about how powerful the stripping of layers can be in turning up a workout to the next level. So when Kate races, she’s in a racing kit (a singlet and racing brief), a tank top, a long-sleeve shirt, vest, gloves and a track pant, and every time she takes off a layer, she’s building momentum until the final ungloving moment where she’s ready to run fast. I’m not an Olympian and don’t need to layer quite like that, but we’ve all been on a run on a day you don’t want to be out there. Clothes can become an important part of remaining motivated.

RM: The relationships you have with those athletes are amazing. How do you approach creating them?

MM: The company was founded on the belief of the transformative power of sport for women. Most of us have lived it in some capacity. We know when women see themselves as athletes that really good stuff happens. It’s empowering and becomes a platform for broader issues. We see running as a sacred place where women can find themselves and learn about the human experience. So it all started there, and we look for professional runners who share those beliefs, runners who have something to say, wisdom and stories to tell.

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Vigor Vest ($90) and Vim Jacket ($120) They are made with a fabric called Pertex. It’s a technical fabric designed to be water repellent and wind resistant but breathable.

One of the challenges of fully waterproof jackets for a runner, especially in Seattle, is if you’re sweating, it stays trapped inside.

This technical treatment repels as much water as it can without being fully water resistant. It also packs into a pocket with a strap that fits on your hand or arm.

RM: What kind of stories?

MM: Some are more focused and can offer a library of wisdom about when to run, how to train, what to eat, when to start the next training block. Then we have some professional runners, for example, Lauren Fleshman, who is sage and multifaceted. She talks a lot about the values of consistency and commitment to self. Lauren’s done an amazing job within the cultures of art and writing, advocating for women’s issues through running. We’re interested in being deeply real about running—especially about real bodies and how diverse bodies look. Devon is six feet tall. And many people have said, “Oh wow, you don’t look like a runner.” That’s a toxic and fictitious version of the sport. We want to go out there and spread a positive message.

RM: All of this comes from the vision of founder and CEO Sally Bergesen. What is it like working for her?

MM: Sally is so great. She is a different kind of leader—patient and inclusive, passionate, unapologetic. She is amazing at staying focused on the deeper purpose, using everything from marketing and design to the way we engage with our runners.

It’s also hard to outwork her. She’s one of the hardest-working people I’ve ever met. And just for me, I’m 30 years old, I look up to her as a role model and leader. It’s great to have someone like her in our lives and especially to work for her.

I think we’re at a place culturally where women are trying to build each other up, and we’re more interested in supporting each other and rallying in unity. There are different places and arenas wherein that takes place, but running is a really cool one.

RM: What does it mean to the brand to be headquartered in Seattle?

MM: We’re Seattleites at heart. One of our core lines is “born and raced in Seattle.” We believe in the idea of running local and racing local and making Seattle one of the best cities in the world for running.

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They are very warm, and the silhouette has been tailored for the movement and longevity of a run. They aren’t too baggy or too heavy. They don’t ride up, and the zippers don’t cut around the collar area.

The down inside is a special down blend called Primaloft. It’s sustainably sourced down that breathes, so as you sweat it’s expelled back out into the air, keeping you warmer and dry.

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Cat Lady Bra ($44) This bra is fun and a little weird, because running is a little weird. It’s a full fleece bra that we think makes a perfect quirky gift for the runner who has everything. We thought, How can we have fun and celebrate the sport that isn’t serious?

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Moto Tights ($92) They are fantastic. The fabric is super soft, almost cashmere buttery, but works really hard. It’s also a little compressive so you get a nice hug.

And one of things we spent a lot of time on is a better waistband. We were sick of waistbands that pinch your stomach, giving you a pooch— we’d like to rebel against the pinched waistband! Your clothes should never make you feel fat, why would you do that? Our tights are winged and move with the natural contour of the body. Lastly it’s a warmer tight, lined with microfleece.

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CHASING THE UNICORN

My elusive quest to qualify for the venerable Boston Marathon

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“YOU’RE A MARATHON RUNNER? HAVE YOU EVER RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON?” someone identifies as a marathon runner, there is the dreaded question: “Have you ever run the Boston Marathon?” If you have, you are considered a “real” runner and have instant credibility. You have earned the right to wear the Boston Marathon jacket with the unmistakable logo, which is a unicorn. While there is some debate as to the origin of the unicorn being used as the symbol of the Boston Marathon, the race’s website states: “the now iconic Unicorn stands for striving for excellence. . . . even it can never be achieved.”

WHEN

My quest for the unicorn began during my first midlife crisis. I was never athletic growing up, and at the age of 35, was overweight, out of shape and miserable. After reading the book Confessions of an All-Night Runner by ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes, I was inspired to start running. My thought was, If Dean can run for hundreds of miles at a time, I can at least run a half marathon. I did, and then was ready for the next challenge: the marathon.

After running my first marathon in 2009 for charity, the goal was to get faster and to earn an entry into the highly respected Boston Marathon. As with any great accomplishment in life, however, this goal is much easier said than done. In order to get the desired result, it was going to require a relentless commitment to excellence, and I was up for the challenge.

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WELLNESS FEATURE

Less than half of 1 percent of the U.S. population has finished a marathon. Of the finishers, around 10 percent are fast enough to qualify for entry into the Boston Marathon. I have run farther than the marathon distance over 30 times, and the half marathon distance close to triple digits, and still haven’t made it to Boston. I am not giving up hope, however, because the pain from failure is temporary, while quitting lasts forever. This is my story.

“IF I CATCH YOU WALKING OVER THE FINISH LINE, I AM GOING TO SLAP YOUR FACE!” ran my fourth marathon. After hundreds and IN 2010, Ihundreds of miles of dedicated training, I was

ready to push myself to the limit. Unfortunately, with a massive race-day adrenaline rush, I made the rookie mistake of running the first half of the race at a pace that put me on track to finish the marathon way faster than what I had trained for. While I thought having a lot of time “in the bank” would help me cross the finish line under my goal time, the last half was an unqualified disaster.

I hit the proverbial wall super early, and realized that the rest of the race was going to be a painful grind.

At mile 22, I began to walk and berate myself. How could I have committed such an injurious act of self-sabotage against all of my hard work and training? Suddenly another runner came along and yelled in my face, “No walking allowed; start running now!” In a state of shock, I started to run alongside my new motivational coach.

For the next three miles he asked about my running experience and goals, while intermittently screaming “inspirational” curse

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words and multiple threats for me to keep running. He kept yelling that we were on pace to finish in my goal time, but I pulled a muscle and could no longer run since every step felt like being stabbed with a knife.

Before he left my side, he turned to me and said, “With a mile to go, your worst case today is a personal record, but if I catch you walking over the finish line, I am going to slap your face!”

I didn’t get assaulted that day, but did miss qualifying for Boston by mere minutes.

JUSTIN CARPENITO Mere #%$&*@^ minutes that have haunted me for the last six years! Nobody cares how fast you ran sections of the course; all that matters in the end is your actual finish time, and based on my personal goal, anything other than a qualifying time for Boston represented failure. I failed, and being a failure sucks.

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“BOSTON OR BUST!” getting in, I ran multiple marathons in HELL BENT on a short period of time using the mantra “Boston or bust!,” each time injuring different parts of my body and ultimately burning out, swearing off marathons and hating running.

Over those years, the qualifying standards for Boston became even more stringent, I became slower and during the frequent periods of injury, no longer a runner. Since I was president of the Eastside Runners Club, I felt like a hypocrite and resigned.

Plagued with injuries from miles of pounding the pavement, one of the board members recommended that I try trail running. Trail running, I thought, isn’t that for hippies?

With my Boston plans officially busted, I tried trail running, liked it and began the transition from focusing on running fast marathons to slower but longer distances. For ultra runners, having completed a 100-mile event provides instant credibility.

One of the most respected ultra races is the Western States Endurance Run. A first-time qualifier has less than a 4 percent chance of actually getting in, which gave me a new challenge!

I was running again, but it became a massive time commitment since the training couldn’t be done at 4:00 a.m. on a treadmill or on the street; running trails had to be done in the daylight, so weekend marathon and 50K races along the West Coast became my “training” runs. Over the next few years, I completed multiple trail marathons and 50K events, ran 40 miles on my 40th birthday, finished a tough 50-mile ultra marathon with 17,400 feet of elevation change, suffered through two failed 100K attempts and failed at a last-minute 100-mile attempt that ended at mile 53 with a blown-out Achilles. Once again, after hundreds and hundreds of miles of dedicated training, I failed to reach my goal.

I couldn’t run a street marathon fast enough to qualify for Boston, and couldn’t run a trail ultra marathon long enough to reach the 100-mile club. I purged everything in my life related to running. Running was dead to me—again. photo by ross comer

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Mentally, I am ready to take a final shot at qualifying for Boston. Physically, however, the level of fitness built over years of running marathons begins to diminish within a few weeks of no longer training. My final attempt to qualify for Boston will be the 2017 Eugene Marathon on May 7, which will mark two years from the last time I ran a marathon distance or longer. With age, each step becomes harder, recovery takes longer and the reality of time not being on your side becomes undeniable. With the obvious hurdles addressed, my focus will be on the things I can control and the parts of marathon training I still enjoy (at least at the present moment).

Training for Boston is more than just about running; it is about striving for excellence. The training becomes a positive lifestyle that provides structure and focus on a clean diet, specificity of training, maintaining a healthy racing weight, proper sleep for recovery, etc. In essence, training for Boston helps me to be a better version of myself and a role model of discipline for my children. I am hopeful that through my quest, they will see that as with accomplishing any great achievement in life, when things become difficult and the desire to give up is strong, they can find strength in the knowledge that the pain from failure is temporary while quitting lasts forever.

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No longer simply about indulgence, vacations today are often about restoring balance and boosting wellbeing. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t find an indulgent place where you can do just that. These elite fitness resorts located in the States and in spots around the world will help you shape up when you ship out on a trip.

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Golden Door Escondido, California

This Japanese-inspired oasis nestled in the hills of Southern California aims not only to influence guests’ fitness routines but to change their way of life. Golden Door offers multi-day body and mind programs involving guided hikes through orange groves, fitness classes of varying intensities, daily massages and spa treatments, and a cuisine filled with fresh ingredients grown on the property using innovative bio-intensive farming methods. Because the resort hosts only 40 people at a time, guests are able to make personal connections with each other while embarking on a health journey together. It’s all supplemented by haiku writing, meditation and other mindfulness classes to help strike the perfect balance between mind, body and soul.

TIGER MUAY THAI

Phuket, Thailand The breathtakingly beautiful island of Phuket attracts visitors from all over the world to vacation among its white-sand beaches, stunning blue waters and towering rock formations. That crowd includes exercise enthusiasts, who find what they’re looking for at Tiger Muay Thai, an elite fitness camp focused on traditional Muay Thai training as well as MMA fighting, kickboxing and other styles of fitness. Dip your toe into this world with a single one-on-one session or go all in with a month-long training package.

At the end of the day, grab a healthy dinner on-site at the Tiger Grill & Restaurant (no frying or MSG here) and rest up in one of the many accommodation options within walking distance.

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Nosara, Costa Rica If you’re one to go with the (yoga) flow, Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a dream getaway spot. In addition to yoga classes, Bodhi Tree offers daily surfing lessons, definitely worth trying given its location on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast near world-class surfing beaches. So pack your bags but leave your plastic behind—this eco-friendly resort is plastic-free, powered by solar panels, and a coastal restoration advocate. You’ll rest easy knowing that everything from the morning boost at the juice bar to evening relaxation in your Balinese-inspired bungalow is in sync with the earth.

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Mountain Trek

Ainsworth, British Columbia Discover the healing powers of Mother Nature through daily hikes or snowshoe-clad treks in the dense forests of British Columbia. Rest assured— trained professionals will be with you every step of the way, from sunrise yoga to sunset fitness classes that maximize fat-burning opportunities. In between, enjoy healthy-lifestyle lectures, gourmet dinners and Nordic hikes. With one of the highest guide-toguest ratios in the world, Mountain Trek offers plenty of personalized attention while you push the “reset” button.

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Rejuvenating your mind, body and soul is made simple at the Farm at San Benito, an award-winning retreat destination deep in the tropical forest of the Philippines. There are many wellness programs to choose from, including the Farm Fitness program, which combines fitness classes, medical support (such as nutritional microscopy and colon hydrotherapy) and spa services. Each program includes activities such as yoga, aqua aerobics, an afternoon tea ritual and mandala flower arrangement. During your stay, find yourself at home in an upscale yet cozy villa with a scenic view of the lush landscape and treat yourself to a hot bath surrounded by a tropical garden.

Movara Fitness Resort Ivins, Utah

Combine rigorous fitness, health education, wholesome nutrition and overall well-being with the stunning red rocks of southern Utah as your backdrop at Movara Fitness Resort.

Stay for a week or two (or 12!) and wake up with a morning hike in Utah’s high desert.

Follow that up by taking a fitness class, sitting down to a nutritious meal and dropping in on an educational lecture. To unwind after your fitness-fueled day, enjoy some pampering at Movara’s award-winning spa, where you can indulge in everything from reflexology and hot stone massages to craniosacral therapy and hydrating facials.

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photos provided by the farm at san benito & movara fitness resort

ANNOUNCING A NEW OFFICE, MORE THAN A CENTURY IN THE MAKING. For over 100 years, putting clients’ needs first has been part of Merrill Lynch’s rich history and culture. Our Private Banking and Investment Group is now here in Bellevue to deliver a powerful and dedicated wealth management experience aligned with your unique values and goals. Let the members of our newest team help you pursue what’s most important to you.

Jason L. Weese CFP ®, CIMA® Private Wealth Manager Managing Director – Wealth Management jason.weese@ml.com

Mark S. Harris

Ramy Awad

Harve Menkens

Private Wealth Manager Managing Director – Wealth Management mark.s.harris@ml.com

Private Wealth Relationship Manager

Private Wealth Relationship Manager

ramy.awad@ml.com

harve.menkens@ml.com

Naomi Kim Private Wealth Analyst – Relationship Management nkim@ml.com

800 Bellevue Way N.E., Suite 350 Bellevue, Washington 98004 Call us in Bellevue at 425.990.2212 or visit us online at pbig.ml.com (minimum $10 million relationship).

Dustin Urlacher

Maria Kim

Registered Private Wealth Associate dustin.urlacher@ml.com

Private Wealth Associate maria.kim@ml.com

Life’s better when we’re connected®

Merrill Lynch makes available products and services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S”), a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and Member SIPC, and other subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation.

The Private Banking and Investment Group is a division of MLPF&S that offers a broad array of personalized wealth management products and services.

Investment products:

Are Not FDIC Insured

Are Not Bank Guaranteed

May Lose Value

The Bull Symbol, Life’s better when we’re connected and Merrill Lynch are trademarks of Bank of America Corporation.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA®) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed IMCA’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management consultants. bellevue club january 2017 | 63 © 2016 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. | ARR4GDJT | AD-11-16-0280.B | 11/2016

CLUB REFLECTIONS your community. your club.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating Party

FAMILIES CAME TOGETHER TO DECORATE THE HOUSES WITH A BUFFET OF CANDY.

CHILDREN OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF THE CLUB'S MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ANNUAL EVENTS.

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2016 Brunch with Santa

Families began a new tradition this year with a Brunch with Santa!

Here is a sneak peak into Santa's Workshop.

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photography by john bang

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EGRARI NON INVASIVE CENTER

THERMI SVKAIGNI NTAI GL HRTEEJNUIVNEGN AT I O N M I RADRY UH AN IDRE RR EADR UMC STWI OENAT R E D U C T I O N ULTHERAPY

SKIN TIGHTENING LIFTING

COOLSCULPTING FAT R E D U C T I O N CEL LFIN A KYBELLA

CELLULITE REDUCTION FAT R E D U C T I O N

FACIAL FILLERS

AN EXTENSION OF EGRARI PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER, PROVIDING E XC E L L E N C E I N N O N � I N VA S I V E R E J U V E N AT I O N A N D ENHANCEMENT WITHOUT THE WORRY OF DOWNTIME.

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GRAND OPENING

FEBRUARY

2017

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FIND THE BELLEVUE CLUB ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE PHOTOS.

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BRAIN TRAINING january 2017

Working out your brain is just as important as working out your biceps, so consider this your monthly dose of cognitive strength training.

LOTUS LOGIC

EXAMPLE: INSTRUCTIONS: • Each arc must contain the numbers 1 – 7.

• Each ring of shaded petals must contain the numbers 1 – 7.

• Each ring of white petals must contain the numbers 1 – 7.

• No number can be repeated in any arc or ring.

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• For solution, please visit bcreflections.com

VDBE S TAT ES. C OM

国际业务部中文查询： 425.749.1928

VDB628

RIVER RUN RANCH | 72.2 acres ■ ■ ■ ■

Main House - 8,338 SqFt | 4 Bed 7 Bath 3++ Car Garage Caretaker House - 1,667 SqFt | 2 Bed Loft House - 994 SqFt | 1 Bed Bunk House - 769 SqFt | 2 Bed

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Equine & Exterior Features 16 Fenced Paddocks | Private Lake & Fishing Pond Main Barn - 13 Stalls | 12 Tack Lockers | 4 Tack Areas 60 x 180 Covered Arena - Fully Lighted Regulation Outdoor Dressage Arena Work Shop / Garage

MARK VON DER BURG

Coldwell Banker Previews International® DIRECTOR SEATTLE

206.245.9185

EASTSIDE

425.882.8821