Peach Magazine V6-i40 | In the Mood for Fall

V6-40 10.19.22

10 Tips

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Kurios Review

Get Outta Town!

Fall Getaways

+ Pet Costumes Photos & More

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10 Tips to Prepare for a 10K Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt Photos by Joshua Menken Models: Thomas Barker, Jamel Grooms, Jason Traylor, Nikole Glaug, DJ Pulce, Chris Scandrett , Lance Hornecker , Kyle Strahl, Jesse Brunstad

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.

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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.

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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 Asheville, North Carolina If you’ve ever experienced the oppressive This surprisingly queer gem in the deep-red hotness and humidity of a summer day in state of North Carolina may not have the NOLA, imagine how much more pleasant a nightlife scene of a sizeable LGBTQ+ city, but cool(er) fall day would be. With Southern it certainly has the quirkiness with plenty of Decadence in September and plenty of artists, street art, and architecture. In the French Quarter Halloween festivities, New fall, Asheville becomes a gallery of changing Orleans is a perfect gay destination for fall. leaves, which is viewed perhaps the best from the balconies of the breathtaking Key West, Florida Biltmore estate.

Even in the fall, it’s as if summer never really leaves, and you can still catch a few Boulder, Colorado rays poolside or on the beach. As a gay With some of the best treks in the country destination, Key West is famed for plenty and 300 days of sun, Boulder may not be of clothing-optional resorts and hotels and an LGBTQ+ nightlife destination, but it a bustling nightlife that doesn’t cool down certainly has abundant options for outdoor even as the temperature drops. activities. As an LGBTQ+ haven in the state, it has its fair share of queer bars and clubs Palm Springs, California if that’s the physical fun you’re looking for.

There’s something about Palm Springs as it re-emerges from its scorching summer Provincetown, Massachusetts months and into the cooler season. The The Northern tip of Provincetown is wellMidcentury architecture oasis in the desert known for its many LGBTQ+ events yearseems to bloom, offers fantastic cultural round, including Spooky Bear for Halloween options like Modernism Week in October, in October. Find a quaint bed & breakfast and even celebrates its own Pride in and enjoy the many restaurants and bars November. for a perfect transition to cooler weather – because it is pretty much always sweater New York City, New York weather in Ptown.

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.

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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.

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Shalloween with Crystal Methyd @ My Sister’s Room | October 22, 9 pm – 3 am Kai Lin Art presents CHIMERA WUSSY presents the 7th annual SHALLOWEEN @ KAI LIN ART | October 21, 7-10 pm with special guest ghoul, Crystal Methyd from Kai Lin Art is pleased to announce CHIMERA, a RuPaul’s Drag Race! genre-defying selection of new work by artist Stan Clark. In this latest exhibition, Stan takes Gear After Dark viewers on a trip through tall-tales, both familiar @ Atlanta eagle | October 22, 9 pm and strange.

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A dance party like no other with spooky surprises and weirdness throughout the night plus all Haus of the DEVIL - A Dark-Sided Dance Party of your favorite pop and dance music (both @ Mary’s | October 22, 10 pm spoooooky and standard).

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Hot Mess Halloween Dance Pop Party @ The Basement | October 21, 10 pm – 3 am Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade A dance party like no other with spooky surprises @ Little Five Points | October 22 + 23 and weirdness throughout the night plus all This year, Halloween is celebrated L5P style with of your favorite pop and dance music (both a monster hunt, an art festival, and the infamous spoooooky and standard). parade (Sunday at 3 pm).

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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, multitextured costumes, and daredevil tricks.

Seeped in bronze and brass, blue and green color, the stage uses props such as an oversized b o o k featuring the Cradle Duo; an invisible c i r c u s c o m e d i c 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 ( r i n g l e a d e r, j u g g l e r , acrobatics, arial, etc.).

K U R I O S certainly reaches a realm unlike the cirque’s other shows, making it a standout.

Audiences s h o u l d 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.

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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.