(All 10K of it.)
Your block. Your party. Oct 22 Atlanta
Lace up for the real-life running party you’ve been missing. The 10K Tour is a multi-city race series that brings the fun well beyond the finish line.
Registration now open.
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10 Tips to Prepare for a 10K
Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt
Photos by Joshua Menken
You’ve put in all the work, all the miles, and all the training –and the day of your 10K is fast approaching! Peach asked the running experts of Front Runners Atlanta about they prepared for lululemon 10K Tour this Saturday, October 22.
All sportswear provided by lululemon. Available at lululemon. com or at one of Atlanta’s lululemon stores.
Models: Thomas Barker, Jamel Grooms, Jason Traylor, Nikole Glaug, DJ Pulce, Chris Scandrett , Lance Hornecker , Kyle Strahl, Jesse Brunstad
1. Increase Run Distance
Try to increase your running distance so it exceeds that of the official race. This will make race day feel “easier than expected” and boost confidence. Plus, you may even improve your personal best.
2. Curate a Playlist
Running to music is a great way to keep pace or amping you up as you run. The right playlist can even be timed to put you in the right head space for when you need to give a little extra.
3. Vary Your Workouts
You may be training for a 10K, but strength training and other types of cardio, like biking or swimming, can be very beneficial in building your overall strength.
4. Simulate the Race
Going into a 10K with a strategy is a smart move – especially if you want to improve your personal best. Running a 10K in advance and mapping out where you generally feel your best and where you struggle will give you an idea of how to run the 10k race.
5. Get Good Sleep
Getting enough sleep is key to optimal performance but also for recovery after your run. Feeling rested will also make you feel more present and ready to give it your all.
6. Acknowledge the Challenge
There is a huge difference between running a leisurely 10k and racing a 10K. Running at your highest effort can hurt a lot, so respect the distance, and prepare yourself for the physical discomfort that may happen.
7. Do a Thorough Warmup
When you are about to participate in a race, be sure to warm up. Because you are competing in a race you may push yourself even harder, so make sure your body is warm and ready for this challenge.
8. Stretch After the Run
Stretching after your run – especially if you pushed yourself – is key to reduce muscle aches and soreness. Even a few minutes of stretching will make a difference in your muscle recovery.
9. Use Running as Your Space
Running is more than physical goal and competing with others. Focusing on running as a personal haven where you can access inner peace and a safe space, will grant you clarity and help you find your center in the world.
10. Take It All In
Running an organized 10K is a lot of fun before, during, and after the actual race. You may be running to compete, but don’t forget to take it all in: the other runners, the spectators, the cheer stations are all there to motivate you, so don’t forget to revel in it all.
All sportswear provided by lululemon. Available at lululemon. com or at one of Atlanta’s lululemon stores.
Welcome to the lululemon 10K Tour ATL
The lululemon 10K Tour ATL is happening this Saturday, October 22 at 8 am, and the vibes are guaranteed to be high.
Participants will gather at the start line outside Mercedes Benz Stadium, and once the race starts, the course will be filled with all-out cheer stations from some Atlanta favorites, including Front Runners ATL. As runners exit the course, they will receive a unique 10K medal and some post-race fuel.
Last-minute registration to this awesome 10K experience at registration-atlanta. lululemon10ktour.com.
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Get Outta Town This Fall!
By Mikkel Hyldebrandt
Fall is pretty much the best time to travel, whether you want to pack a sweater or a swimsuit. The busiest travel season is over, which means fewer crowds and often better deals on flights and accommodation. So, here are some of the top LGBTQ+ destinations to book this fall.
New Orleans, Louisiana
If you’ve ever experienced the oppressive hotness and humidity of a summer day in NOLA, imagine how much more pleasant a cool(er) fall day would be. With Southern Decadence in September and plenty of French Quarter Halloween festivities, New Orleans is a perfect gay destination for fall.
Key West, Florida
Even in the fall, it’s as if summer never really leaves, and you can still catch a few rays poolside or on the beach. As a gay destination, Key West is famed for plenty of clothing-optional resorts and hotels and a bustling nightlife that doesn’t cool down even as the temperature drops.
Palm Springs, California
There’s something about Palm Springs as it re-emerges from its scorching summer months and into the cooler season. The Midcentury architecture oasis in the desert seems to bloom, offers fantastic cultural options like Modernism Week in October, and even celebrates its own Pride in November.
New York City, New York
NYC is an excellent option for fall as the tourist season winds down significantly. Whether you want to catch shows on Broadway, experience world-class arts, or do some world-class shopping, you know New York has it. Plus, if you want to see the foliage change, Central Park is a mesmerizing oasis of changing leaves in the city’s heart.
Asheville,
North Carolina
This surprisingly queer gem in the deep-red state of North Carolina may not have the nightlife scene of a sizeable LGBTQ+ city, but it certainly has the quirkiness with plenty of artists, street art, and architecture. In the fall, Asheville becomes a gallery of changing leaves, which is viewed perhaps the best from the balconies of the breathtaking Biltmore estate.
Boulder, Colorado
With some of the best treks in the country and 300 days of sun, Boulder may not be an LGBTQ+ nightlife destination, but it certainly has abundant options for outdoor activities. As an LGBTQ+ haven in the state, it has its fair share of queer bars and clubs if that’s the physical fun you’re looking for.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
The Northern tip of Provincetown is well- known for its many LGBTQ+ events year- round, including Spooky Bear for Halloween in October. Find a quaint bed & breakfast and enjoy the many restaurants and bars for a perfect transition to cooler weather – because it is pretty much always sweater weather in Ptown.
You’ve probably planned out your costume(s) for Halloween already, but is your pet in on the fun? There are so many options to dress your pet up in a cute costume, but be mindful of your pet’s comfort, so you don’t get them spooked. Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to Halloween costumes for pets.
DO
· …. choose a costume that makes your pet comfortable – if
… pick a costume that fits your pet well
… keep your pet on a leash while in costume.
… try out your pet’s costume before the big day to make sure they’re comfortable.
DON’T
… force your pet to wear a costume
… take your pet trick or treating, as it can be very stressful.
· … take off collars and ID tags even though they’re in costume.
… leave your pets unattended in costume
… pick a costume with lots of loose parts, like buttons that can chewed off and swallowed
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Camp ag nolo 980 Piedmont Ave NE
G’s M id t o w n 219 10 th S t NE
Bulldo g s 893 Peachtree S t NE 4 Fr iend s 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
6 My Sister’s Room66 12 th S t NE 7 X Midtown 990 Piedmont Ave NE
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Henr y ’s 132 10 th S t NE
L a H acienda 900 Monroe Dr NE
Guac y Margys 502 Amsterdam Ave NE
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BLAKE’S ON THE PARK blakesontheparkatlanta.com 227 10th St NE
BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St NE
FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR friendsonponce-atl. com
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
MY SISTER’S ROOM mysistersroom.com 66 12th St NE
X MIDTOWN fb.com/XMidtownX 990 Piedmont Ave NE
THE T modeltatlanta.com 465 Boulevard SE
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HERETIC hereticatlanta.com 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road
BJ ROOSTERS bjroosters.com 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
868 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW 840ATL 840 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW
MIDTOWN MOON 1492 Piedmont Ave NE
FELIX’S 1510 Piedmont Ave NE THE HIDEAWAY 1544 Piedmont Ave NE
MIXX mixxatlanta.com 1492 Piedmont Ave NE
OSCAR’S oscarsatlanta.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
WOOFS woofsatlanta.com 494 Plasters Ave NE
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MARY’S marysatlanta.com 1287 Glenwood Ave SE
SISTER LOUISA’S CHURCH sisterlouisaschurch.com 466 Edgewood Ave SE
10TH & PIEDMONT 10thandpiedmont. com 991 Piedmont Ave NE
G’S gsmidtown.com 219 10th St NE
HENRY’S henrysatl.com 132 10th St NE LA HACIENDA lahaciendamidtown. com 900 Monroe Dr NE
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LIPS ATLANTA atldragshow.com 3011 Buford Hwy NE RETAIl
Faulkner Rd NE SPAS/BATHS
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Trivia Night
@ Guac Y Margys Beltline | October 19, 7-9
Let’s do the time warp again; it’s time for Rocky Horror Picture Show Trivia Night. Snag your tickets, tag your friends, start thinking of those team names. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Kinky Boots
@ Out Front Theatre | October 20 – November 5
Out Front takes on the musical classic about Charlie who finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Tickets at outfronttheatre.com/event/ kinky-boots.
Kai Lin Art presents CHIMERA
@ KAI LIN ART | October 21, 7-10 pm
Kai Lin Art is pleased to announce CHIMERA, a genre-defying selection of new work by artist Stan Clark. In this latest exhibition, Stan takes viewers on a trip through tall-tales, both familiar and strange.
Hot Mess Halloween Dance Pop Party
@ The Basement | October 21, 10 pm – 3 am
A dance party like no other with spooky surprises and weirdness throughout the night plus all of your favorite pop and dance music (both spoooooky and standard).
Hot Mess Halloween Dance Pop Party
@ The Basement | October 21, 10 pm – 3 am
A dance party like no other with spooky surprises and weirdness throughout the night plus all of your favorite pop and dance music (both spoooooky and standard).
La Choloteca Presents: GOTHI CUMBIA
@ Underground | October 21, 10 pm – 2:30 am
Join La Choloteca for a night of underground dancy, synthy, electro, house, rebajadas -cumbias that connect you to your soul. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Hot Mess Halloween Dance Pop Party
@ The Basement | October 21, 10 pm – 3 am
A dance party like no other with spooky surprises and weirdness throughout the night plus all of your favorite pop and dance music (both spoooooky and standard).
Daddy Appreciation Night
@ Woofs | October 22, 5 pm – 12:30 am
Cum meat daddy. Mix and mingle in the newly expanded space and enjoy the company of handsome daddies.
Shalloween with Crystal Methyd
@ My Sister’s Room | October 22, 9 pm – 3 am
WUSSY presents the 7th annual SHALLOWEEN with special guest ghoul, Crystal Methyd from RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Gear After Dark
@ Atlanta eagle | October 22, 9 pm
Gear After Dark is back again but at the new Atlanta Eagle! Every 4th Saturday, this event will be for all you night-owls who like to go long and hard into the night.
Haus of the DEVIL - A Dark-Sided Dance Party
@ Mary’s | October 22, 10 pm
Come in your DEVILISH FITS! Sessy dance music and surprises in store for this NeonHorror event.
Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade
@ Little Five Points | October 22 + 23
This year, Halloween is celebrated L5P style with a monster hunt, an art festival, and the infamous parade (Sunday at 3 pm).
Hocus Pocus at the Plaza
@ Plaza Theatre | October 26, 7 pm
WUSSY is back with our annual spooky season screening of ‘Hocus Pocus’ at the Plaza Theatre hosted by by Dotte Com, Hera Kane, & Molly Rimswell. Tickets at plazaatlanta.com.
Extraordinary KURIOS-ity
By Matt Bearden
Photos: Matthew Tsang
The Canadian circus, Cirque du Soleil, premiered their KURIOS —Cabinet of Curiosities on October 6 at Atlantic Station. KURIOS first made its debut April 24, 2014, and is Cirque’s 35th production. KURIOS is an entertaining tale about various characters in a fantastical, steam-punk reality. The show starts with a merry band of travelers that moves through the audience and leads to the stage where a world class performance of juggling, singing, dancing, contorting, and acrobatics takes place. KURIOS takes on traditional circus acts and motifs with the whimsical flare that quintessential Cirque du Soleil with dramatic make up, multi- textured costumes, and daredevil tricks.
Seeped in bronze and brass, blue and green color, the stage uses props such as an oversized book featuring the Cradle Duo; an invisible circus comedic act led by Facundo Giminez; a large mechanical hand for the four contortionists; a wide net for the reptilian Acro Net act; an airplane for the rola bota; and a table and chairs for the mind-bending Upside Down World hand-balancing act featuring Andrii Bondarenko. The stage opens for the Aerial Bike, where a beautiful woman weaves through her bike in midair (and upside down)! The Siamese twins perform the Aerial Straps Duo, a highly poetic performance that tells a story of strength, grace, masculine physique, and partnership. Audiences will be captivated by the Theatre of Hands and Yo-Yo acts for their charm, whimsicality, and humor. Each act demonstrates astonishing skills that will leave audiences smiling, gasping, and laughing from the sheer talent and joy these artists demonstrate.
The audience is immersed in a timeholds-no-bounds steam-punk world as the performers share the show’s story: “a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes. In his larger-than-life curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world—a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams lie waiting.”
The story for KURIOS reaches a cerebral level that some audience members could be left unsure how each marvelous act connects. Viewers will undoubtedly recognize the signature Cirque du Soleil flare, recognizing each act stems from “traditional” circus acts (ringleader, juggler, acrobatics, arial, etc.). KURIOS certainly reaches a realm unlike the cirque’s other shows, making it a standout. Audiences should see this otherworldly experience during the tour’s Atlanta tenure: October 6 through December 24. In fact, they should see it multiple times. Probably the best two hours one could spend. Each seat under the big top will give viewers the perfect view of KURIOS— Cabinet of Curiosities!
KURIOS’s time run is two hours in our reality, but only one minute in the Cirque reality. In the backdrop, a clock that slowly changes pre-show to reach 11:11. By the show’s end, the clock reads 11:12. Only one minute in this fantastical reality!
My boyfriend of many years has expressed an interest in engaging in pup play, and the other day he even brought home a puppy hood that he wants to wear. Quite honestly, I am a little freaked out by the whole thing and don’t know how to handle it–or him! I’m afraid even to ask him what he wants from me. How do I deal with this fetish? And what if I don’t want to?
A fetish can be challenging to understand, so the first step is to start talking! Get over your fear of talking to your boyfriend and start by asking him about what the appeal is to him. Try to approach it with a non-judgmental mindset and don’t react negatively when he tries to explain why he has this fetish. You are naturally also allowed to express your apprehension to him, but again don’t label anything negatively and try to understand each other’s perspectives. If you love him, you’ll put in the effort to understand him, and if he loves you, he will never force you to do anything you don’t want to do. But there is nothing wrong with broadening your horizons and learning more about each other, so start communicating. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn to appreciate certain aspects of pup play, and it will become another extension of your relationship.
