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Tips for success in training

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DAY OF the dead dinner party

DAY OF THE DEAD DECOR

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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

ía de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday that dates back hundreds of years. November 1 is “Día de los Inocentes” (Day

of the Innocents) and also known as Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels). November 2 is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Día de los Muertos is a time of celebration and remembrance of loved ones

well as modern twists to some classics: Latin-style grilled corn slath-

who have passed away, much like Memorial Day in the United States.

ered in a creamy chili-lime mayo sprinkled with cotija; sweet and

Though it takes place around the same time as Halloween, the

spongy pan de muerto; and rich, hot, and slightly spicy chocolate tea.

two holidays aren't related. But like Halloween, it has spurred a party

I decorated my dining table with traditional and brightly embroi-

trend, with celebrations featuring everything from skull and skeleton

dered Mexican textiles, vibrant and aromatic flowers, glistening can-

decor to Mexican food and Latin music.

dles, and ceramic skulls. We listened to Latin music, sipped hot choc-

This year I hosted an intimate and elegant party with a handful of girlfriends and served a few traditional Mexican holiday recipes as 14

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olate, passed around family photos and talked about our departed loved ones as we enjoyed the company and the cuisines.

PAN DE MUERTO The most popular dish for celebrating this holiday is pan de muerto (bread of the dead). A sweet and spongy bread decorated with pieces of dough that represent bones, thi bread is traditionally eaten and left on gravesites or altars as part of the festivities. 10 SERVINGS

• 1 envelope active dry yeast • 1/4 cup water (about 125°) • 1/2 cup milk • 2 whole eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup Country Crock® Spread • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. fennel seeds o anise seed • 1 egg white • 1 Tbsp. water • 1 Tbsp. colored sugar o granulated sugar 1. Combine yeast with warm water in medium bowl and set aside

until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk, whole eggs and Country Crock® Spread; set aside. 2. Sift flour, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl. Stir in fennel seeds.

Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture with a wooden spoon until dough forms. Add a little more flour if the dough is too wet or a little more milk if it is too dry. 3. Knead on lightly floured surface until dough is smooth but slightly

sticky, about 10 minutes. Transfer dough to large, lightly greased bowl.

HOT 'N' SPICY CHOCOLATE TEA

Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. 4. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray baking sheet with no-stick spray.

Common drinks are hot chocolate, cerveza (beer), tequila or favor-

Knead dough on lightly floured surface 3 minutes. Cut about 1/5 of

ite drinks of the deceased to refresh the spirits after their journey.

the dough off; reserve. Shape remaining dough into a round loaf on

There is something special about tea and hot chocolate that warms

prepared baking sheet. Roll reserved dough into a thick rope, then

the soul. Indulge in the richness of chocolate, black tea and spices

cut into 5 portions. Roll one portion into a ball and arrange it on top

with this super-easy hot drink.

of the round loaf. Roll remaining 4 balls into ropes with knobby ends resembling ''bones''. Arrange ''bones'' around loaf. Cover loosely and

2 SERVINGS

let it rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

• 1 cup 2% milk

5. Beat egg white with water, then brush loaf with egg wash. Sprinkle

• 1 cup water

with sugar. Bake 35 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown.

• 2 Lipton® Cup Size Tea Bag or Decaffeinated Tea Bags

Remove to wire rack and cool.

• 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/8 tsp. ground ginger • 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1. Bring milk and water just to a boil in 2-quart saucepan. Remove

from heat and add Lipton® Cup Size Tea Bags. Cover and brew 2 to 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze; stir in remaining ingredients. Sweeten as desired. For more inspiration, go to MuyBuenoCookbook.com. October 2017 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

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MAKING YOUR WAY TO 10K TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN TRAINING

ARTICLE FELICIA MEYER | PHOTOGRAPHY JASON GOULD

will rebel. But I promise, it’s all about consis-

tency. Make sure you’re running 2-3 days a

push you through your workout. Training

week so your body and muscles can build up

with a partner can also help test your fitness.

strength and endurance. Remember—it’s not

Try holding a conversation while you run

about volume, it’s about making it a routine.

with a friend, and see how your endurance

BUILD YOUR MILEAGE - The biggest chal-

lenge of running is to actually start running! At first, running won’t be fun and your body

RUN EASY - Make sure you don't do

all of your runs at your fastest pace. It’s important in training to have recovery

runs and to do these at a slower pace, so our bodies can have time to recover in between our hard runs. Make sure to check your

TRAIN WITH A PARTNER - You’ll either

love or hate running with a partner, but it helps! There will be days you don't

want to run at all, and your partner will help

improves as you train. They can also hold you

accountable on the days you’re dragging!

NEGATIVE SPLITS - The most important

part about running a race is to focus on negative splits. Practice this on your

long runs by trying to set an easy pace for

watch, and keep track of your pace to ensure

the first half of your distance and then build-

you’re staying at a slow pace for recovery.

ing into a faster pace towards the end. This

will help you navigate your pace and save RUN FAST - You might be thinking, "Wait,

your energy for the finish.

hard effort on a track, with a warm-up before-

hand. For example, run easy for 10 minutes,

lytes and sodium to help replenish everything

then run 6 intervals in 30 seconds, with 2

we lose when we sweat. Try out different

minutes rest in between. By adding speed

sports-drink blends, and see what works best

workouts into your routine once a week, you’ll

for your body. Do this well before race day so

notice a big improvement in your pacing.

you don't have any G.I. issues.

you just told me to run easy?". Running easy is just as important as running fast,

as our fast runs will help build speed. The best way to do this is to do interval workouts at a

GO LONGER - If you’re new to running

you’ll notice the hardest part can be adding mileage to your runs. The easiest

way to build endurance for longer distances

HYDRATION - Make sure you hydrate! Not

just with water, but with electrolytes. Many people only think to drink water while they

run but it’s important for us to take in electro-

BE CONFIDENT & HAVE FUN - Sometimes

we start training for something and then start to feel nervous and set expec-

tations in our head based on our training

is to choose one day a week when you can

results. Try not to stress so much about the

do a long run. Try adding a half-mile each

numbers on your watch. Remember all the

week to your long run to help build up to the

hard work you put in, and go out there and

race distance you’re training for.

have some fun!

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Dr. Karen Pascoe and the Mind-Body Connection

“O

ff the mat and into your life.” That’s how Dr. Karen Pascoe hopes her yoga students -

and her counseling patients - will use their training to attain a happier, calmer, more present state of being in all aspects of their lives.

mind-body-life transformation, says Karen. “ There are a lot of different dynamics going on here.” Regardless of why or how a person finds Karen’s studio, whether it’s for mental health counseling or yoga (or both), “everyone who

A Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Certified

comes here ends up with breathing strategies, yoga poses, mantras.

Personal Trainer, Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, and a Registered

A mantra is an affirmation, so that connects right back to Cognitive

Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Karen is also the owner of the Mind

Behavioral Therapy (CBT),” says Karen. (Long considered the gold

Body Life Transformation Center in Highlands Ranch. Her own path

standard in the psychotherapeutic treatment of anxiety disorders,

taught her early on that emotional wellness is not a one-sided approach.

CBT focuses on the development of personal coping strategies by

We caught up with Karen at her studio between a yoga class and a therapy session, her sweet spot. “ This is a place for

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“It’s just a natural link. I just highlight it more because I have the skill set to do that.” In addition to the diverse menu of yoga classes you might find on the website of a traditional yoga studio, Karen offers sessions in MindBody Therapy for Adults, Yoga 101, Private Yoga Sessions, Aromatherapy Bracelet Sessions and Mala Bead Consultations. “I’ve always known that our bodies are affected by what goes on in our mental health system as much our mental health system is affected by our bodies,” says Karen. “To offer effective treatment we need to be addressing both simultaneously. We can’t put them in silos — they’re not exclusive of each other. I offer both, and together at the same time.

“I THOUGHT GOING FOR A LONG RUN WAS THE SOLUTION TO EVERYTHING.” “I always knew I was going to do some kind of counseling profession, even as a youngster.” In high school Karen got heavily into fitness and exercise, while also suffering depression. ”I noticed that when I exercised I could control my depression. When I didn’t, I couldn’t.” Karen knew heading into college that she would double-major in Exercise Science and Psychology and that she would combine the two in her career. “I used to think that going for a long run was the solution to everything,” says Karen. “That if i could just get people fit enough to do that, we’d have no depression.” At the time, not a lot of people stateside knew what yoga was all about. “Any idea I had about yoga was not what it became for me. Yoga was this weird thing that weird people did.” Karen learned about yoga when she was told by her boss at her first job that she had to teach it. “I got a video and a book and I studied and I prepared a class. I fell in love. I could not believe the effect it had on my wellbeing.”

“YOGA TEACHES YOU ABOUT YOU.”

Karen is passionate about teaching. “Yoga teaches us all these cool things. Did you know your breath can create this effect energetically for you? Let me teach you how to do that. Let me give you the time and the space to feel that so you can access this. “I love helping people to understand and know about their bodies. That’s within you. It’s not outside of you. That’s your birthright — your ability to meditate, to move your body—that improves every system within your body. 22

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“When they're stressed in line in the grocery store, losing patience, they can tap into mountain pose and energetically feel the peace and calm and stability. They can feel the benefit of letting go. That calms their anxiety and stress so when they go out into traffic they’re not already loaded up that things aren’t going their way. It’s a guiding back to the mind-body connection." MindBodyLifeTC.com October 2017 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

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FARM + FRESH + FALL

A GUIDE TO THE BEST FALL FARMERS MARKETS ARTICLE MEG SIMON | PHOTOGRAPHY RAEMI VERMIGLIO

ith the fall comes many good things - relief from the summer heat, a chance to watch the aspens shift from vibrant green to fiery yellow, shorter days and a sense

of things becoming a little bit cozier. But fall can also be a time of hurriedness - kids are heading back to school, and languid summer days at home or adventure-packed weeks of vacation become a distant memory. Fall’s beauty can easily be swept aside by the hustle and bustle of “getting back into the swing of things,” and, for that, farmers markets are the perfect antidote. More than just being a place to pick up fresh, flavored-filled tomatoes or herbal, homemade soaps, a farmers market beckons one to slow down and encourages exploration. Neighbors run into neighbors, new foods are tasted, and muchneeded time with family and friends. Whatever fall looks like for you, whether it’s a time of relaxation now that the kids are finally back in school, or a time of running from place to place in an insane attempt to get everything finished, take time to visit a farmers market. More than anything, a visit to a farmers market can be a reminder of the vast beauty and potential the season has to offer.

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PARKER •

WHEN: Sundays from 8am-1pm or sellout, through the

end of October • •

WHERE: Mainstreet and Victorian in downtown Parker. WHAT TO BRING: The vendors here prefer cash but will

accept a local check with ID •

UNIQUE TO THIS MARKET: homemade quesadillas,

ready-made breakfast burritos, wine tasting!

HIGHLANDS RANCH The Metro Denver Farmers Market began over 30 years ago as a small gathering of vendors in an Auraria campus parking lot. The market today includes five different locations in the Metro Denver area, including the Sunday market in Highlands Ranch. •

WHEN: Sundays from 10am-2pm or sellout, through the

end of October •

WHERE: Highlands Ranch Town Center,

•

UNIQUE TO THIS MARKET: Skoob Children’s Books,

9288 Dorchester Street, Highlands Ranch Taste of Salvador, and Grandma’s Rockin’ Rolls cinnamon rolls

LITTLETON The Littleton area is home to two separate Metro Denver Farmers Markets, so no excuses! ASPEN GROVE LOCATION

•

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 10 am-2pm or sellout,

•

WHERE: Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center,

•

UNIQUE TO THIS MARKET: Rocky Mountain wildflower

through October 11th 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton honey at Honey Gal, specializing in spreadable “Whipped Honeys” and Leashes, Etc., a company that makes humane, no-pull pet harnesses SOUTHWEST LOCATION

•

WHERE: Southwest Plaza, Southwest Parking Lot,

8501 W Bowles Ave., Littleton •

WHEN: Saturdays 8am-2pm or sellout, through October 28th

•

UNIQUE TO THIS MARKET: Avanti winery with 25 different

Colorado wines, and Dragon Wave Design with hand-painted, Hawaiian hair clips and free hair styling

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Local’s Choice

Aging Gracefully With Dr. Katia Meier ARTICLE ROBIN BOND

WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY ABOUT LOOKING AND FEELING GOOD AS WE AGE?

It’s easier to look beautiful when you’re in good health. Optimizing health means optimizing appearance. Case in point, if your hormones aren’t balanced, you have a lack of estrogen or you have too much testosterone, you could experience unwanted hair growth, pimples or lack of collagen in your face. Is your TSH (thyroid) within the healthy range? We know thyroid issues can cause a host of physical and aesthetic problems, from dry skin and hair loss to difficulty losing weight. The answers - and true healing - come with understanding the underlying cause. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON AGING ISSUES YOU HEAR ABOUT?

Unwanted weight gain, and loss of hormones and its consequences. On the aesthetic side, I hear a lot of complaints about loss of collagen and the sagging skin that can result.

"My goal is to help patients age healthy and gracefully, from both the inside out and the outside in.”

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS YOU DIAGNOSE AND TREAT THESE ISSUES?

Depending on the aging issue you’re concerned about, we take a look at lifestyle, hormone and nutrition status, thyroid condition, etc. A lot plays into the picture of perfect health. Usually there’s a a reason for a medical issue. When we find it, we can treat it. Regarding the top aesthetic issues we hear about, we treat hormone imbalances with bio-identical hormones, and we have several effective medical options for weight loss. We can also help keep collagen in the skin. We offer collagen simulation through a number of treatments, from Ulthera and Radiesse to RF micro-needling and CO2 fractional skin resurfacing. And we can help improve the appearance of pigmented lesions with photofacials, peels and professional skin care. WHAT ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY?

You do not have to go under the knife if you start early enough! There are so many low-risk, no downtime options, from restorative skin treatments to specialized anti-aging treatments, that can help turn back the clock one minute at a time. Plus, non-surgical treatments generally provide the most natural look. Dr. Meier is board certified in Family Medicine with Obstetrics, educated in naturopathic medicine, and board certified in anti-aging medicine, which is about reversing and preventing disease and the restoration of health and beauty. ClearSkyMedical.com 28

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to hike the harrowing PCT from Mexico to Canada. Determined not to let him go alone, together they met challenges in both nature and love and ultimately triumphed. (They’re still married!) With a smart, wicked sense of humor, Boulder-based Storey gives us a story heralded by Wild author Cheryl Strayed as “one of those oh-please-don't-let-it-end books. I'd carry it in my backpack anywhere.” "THE TAKEOVER: AN EXPECTED CAREGIVER’S STORY” BY MIMI POCKROSS

What happens when your elderly, long-distance parents are no longer able to function independently? Mimi Pockross learns on-the-job as she makes the decision to bring her aging parents from Chicago to Denver and become a full-time caregiver. An honest and loving look at the challenge of maintaining a quality of life while juggling the often daunting issues that face full-time caregivers. "A CHARDONNAY A DAY: VIGNETTES THAT BRING CHEER” BY MAGGIE MCCAN PIKE

Bite-sized stories by Denver-based Maggie McCan Pike will have you laughing, crying and anticipating the next essay in this charming, sometimes devilish look at ourselves and the ordinary people who surround us. A light, pleasant read about the heartwarming, funny and sometimes embarrassing things we human get ourselves into. Find more must-read books by Colorado authors at ColoradoAuthors.org October 2017 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

Lifestyle Calendar

October OCTOBER 7

OCTOBER 16

THE CAROUSEL BALL

AUTHOR NITE AT THE JAVA JAM CAFE

HYATT REGENCY DENVER

9360 STATION ST LONE TREE, CO 80124

Featuring Lenny Kravitz, the

My Word Publishing and Merry Dissonance Press are proud to present

Carousel

Author Nite at the Java Jam — a local author showcase and mingle.

Ball

Saturday,

October 7, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Denver is the bien-

OCTOBER 27 & 28

nial event which benefits the

HAUNTED HAYRIDE

Children’s Diabetes Foundation

STOCKTON'S PLUM CREEK STABLES

ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org

This is a 30-minute spine-tingling family adventure. Professional sto-

OCTOBER 7 BOOK SIGNING: JOYCE BULIFANTMY FOUR HOLLYWOOD HUSBANDS

ry-tellers narrate an amusing tale while you rumble down a spooky trail inhabited by Indians and six-gun carrying cowboys. Rides run every half hour. HRCAOnline.org

TATTERED COVER ASPEN GROVE

OCTOBER 27

Joyce Bulifant has lived the "Hollywood life" for nearly seven decades

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER:

and experienced what few outside the entertainment world can

MEMPHIS SOUL AND RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE

imagine. While following the path of her own successful career, Ms.

THE LONE TREE ARTS CENTER

Bulifant managed to navigate the choppy waters of husbands' alco-

Take Me to the River is a live performance based on the award-win-

holism, codependency and an extended family of four marriages. Bu-

ning film and record that brought together multiple generations of

lifant will discuss and sign her new memoir. TatteredCover.com

iconic Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians to record a his-

OCTOBER 7 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ABBEY ROAD THE LONE TREE ARTS CENTER

toric new album and re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender, and generational collaboration of Memphis (Stax, High records) in its heyday. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

Classic Albums Live recreates Abbey Road with skilled vocalists and

NOVEMBER 4

musicians who honor the work with no gimmicks, no make-up or

JEWELRY & HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR

other illusions employed by tribute bands. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

OCTOBER 14 & 15

Featuring jewelry, accessories, and holiday gifts from handcrafters and commercial retailers. It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase

FALL CRAFT SHOW

unique necklaces, bracelets, earrings, scarves, purses and much

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

more. HRCAOnline.org

This two-day show features a diverse collection of exhibitors creating anything and everything handcrafted. The majority of the crafters are from the

NOVEMBER 15

Highlands Ranch area and have gone through a rigorous jury to ensure

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES PRESENTS: DAN BROWN

uniqueness of product and quality of craftsmanship. HRCAOnline.org

DENVER MARRIOTT TECH CENTER

OCTOBER 14

Douglas County Libraries, in partnership with Tattered Cover Book Store, presents Dan Brown, author of numerous bestselling nov-

CLEAR SKY MEDICAL 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

els including The Da Vinci Code, Inferno and Angels & Demons. Mr.

CLEAR SKY MEDICAL

Brown's new novel, Origin, is due out on October 3, and is sure to

Join us in celebrating our 10th year with an incredible event this Octo-

entertain and inspire intellectual debate worthy of one of the "100

ber featuring the best sales and discounts of the year, plenty of gifts for

Most Influential People in the World" (TIME Magazine, 2005). Ticket

raffle, free presentations and information. Food and drinks will be provid-

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Parting Thoughts

THE STORIES OF US CAPTURING THOSE UNSCRIPTED MOMENTS, FOR THE AGES

here are few things in life more precious than candid photographs of those special moments. As a professional photographer, I put a huge emphasis on capturing natural,

spontaneous photographs. Extreme photojournalism I call it! Here, a few tips for commemorating those special, often unexpected, moments.

1. TRY AND LET THE SCENE PLAY OUT BEFORE YOU “INTERFERE.”

The moment you finish taking the posed shot, the bridesmaids and bride will let

If something wonderful is about to happen, let

their guard down by laughing and joking

it go and see the magic unfurl before your eyes.

and giving the real emotions I crave. You have a micro-second to get the shot!

2. A TELEPHOTO IS INDISPENSABLE. CLICK AWAY WITH A 70-200 AND YOU ARE

4. TRY TO REMEMBER TO PUT

GUARANTEED TO GO UNNOTICED.

YOURSELF IN A POSITION TO GET THE

I cringe at the idea of telling them to look at me, or smile for me, or act for me in these

SPONTANEOUS IMAGES, LIKE THE SECOND PHOTO ABOVE.

instances. Why? Because they are best friends

Moments form like perfect storms, you

and family and they’ve waited a long time for

see them like Doppler radar, clouds form-

this big moment to come! Let them be!

ing and heading toward each other. It’s a matter of placing yourself in the right place

3. WHAT TO DO IF NO ONE IS

to catch the right time. Most importantly,

BEING SPONTANEOUS?

you must be present…”ON”….at all times.

First, give them a bit of direction on posi-

Not for one second should you sit down,

tion and click away. I never tell then what to

or look at your iPhone or take a break to

do. “Smile for the birdie!” is a huge no-no!

eat! Basically, it’s that simple…and that

But I might try to say something funny just

hard. JeffreyOakarPhotography.com

to get them going.

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