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X Games 17 – Skateboard Park Thur. July 28 – 7:00PM – Staples Center – ESPN
Watch the youth gone wild in this one! Unlike you, these guys actually pull off some great stunts. Names like Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Ryan Sheckler and Shaun White will become more commonplace. Pay attention and do not attempt at home. by Adam Bruster
“Health & Fitness Guru” editor@blitzweekly.com
Even the most dedicated “gym rat” can get burned out doing the same workout routine day in and day out. Sometimes the “burned out” feeling hits you all at once, and sometimes it creeps in slowly. It is a good idea to mix up your exercise routine to keep yourself from getting stuck in a rut. Luckily, I have never hit the point where I was sick of weight training, but I do feel the need to change things up once in a while. This past weekend, I decided that I had to get away from the Big D and do something enjoyable outside. I have not been to a lake in years, so I told Summer Activities: • sand volleyball myself, “I’m going to a lake to get outdoors and do • frisbee golf something fun…I don’t care if I just walk around • hiking on a trail, swim, or rent a kayak.” The great thing • football on the beach about the Dallas area is that there are a number • walking around the of lakes to choose from, all within a short driving lakeshore distance. I did a quick internet search and decided • swimming to head out to Grapevine Lake. Initially, I wanted • cycling around the lake to rent a jet ski, but then I decided that anything • kayak rental around a lake would be OK. It took about 30 min• canoe rental • stand-up paddle-board utes for me and Nikki to get to the lake. Grapevine rental Lake has a number of outdoor activities to choose • water-skiing from, and you can rent just about any type of water• jet ski rental craft for a very reasonable price. We got off to a late start and didn’t get there until 6pm, so we decided to just find a spot on the beach and take it easy. We took a walk, played football, swam, and soaked up the sun. It was a relaxing and enjoyable day trip, and it felt wonderful to combine exercise with leisure time. There are many options to choose from when it comes to finding a fun outdoor activity that is also a great workout. Most lakes have kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle-board rentals for as cheap as $15-$20/ hour! Jet ski rentals go for about $80/hour. Listed here are summer-themed activities that are worth checking out. Do me a favor and try something different. Whenever I break out of my shell to try something new, I am always grateful that I did! Get a few friends together and check out one of our great Texas lakes, and if you can’t find anyone to go with you, just take a solo trip.
MLB: Rangers vs. Blue Jays Fri. July 29 – 6:07PM – Rogers Centre – KTXA 21
A rematch of last Sunday’s game where the Blue Jays took it to the Rangers behind Brett Cecil’s complete game four-hit shutout. The Rangers will send out Alexi Ogando who pitched well but gave up three runs in the loss. The Blue Jays are out of the postseason race and the Rangers are in a heated battle.
NASCAR: Brickyard 400 Sun. July 31 – Noon – Indianapolis Motor Speedway – ESPN
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NASCAR returns to hallowed grounds this Sunday for the 18th running of the Brickyard 400. Last year the race was won by Jamie McMurray. Jimmie Johnson has the inside track having won three of the last five races. Watch to see who will be kissing the bricks!
MLB: Cubs vs. Cardinals Sun. July 31 – 7:05PM – Busch Stadium – ESPN
There will be no love lost when these two teams face off. The Cardinals are in a threeway tie in the NL Central and the Cubs are double digit losses behind them. The Cubs would love to play spoiler behind the pitching of Ryan Dempster. Former Indian Jake Westbrook takes the mound for the Redbirds.
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