Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. —By Plato, Greek philosopher
Paul Bayliff Riding in Red Levels of obesity continue to climb and so does the number of people affected by diabetes. Today 24 million Americans have diabetes and another 57 million are pre-diabetics. For many the inclusion of a balanced diet and exercise program could prevent the disease. The American Diabetes Associations Tour de Cure Bike Ride has two purposes: raise funds to cure the disease and prevention. The ride itself targets taking action. Paul Bayliff has done just that. Bayliff is a Red Rider. This year he heads up the recruitment for Red Riders at the Tour de Cure. All riders with type 1 or type 2 diabetes receive a Red rider jersey to honor their participation in the Tour de Cure. “Five years ago when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I realized that I needed to ramp up my exercise routine,” said Bayliff. “ I have bad
knees and running was out. Cycling was the answer. In that time I have grown from simple rides around the neighborhood to thousands of miles annually. I am certain that cycling has helped me to avoid adding insulin to my management regimen. Regular blood monitoring after riding always shows positive results.” For the past 5 years he has participated in the Tour de Cure, the past two years as a Red rider. He does the ride not only for himself but in memory of his mother and other family members who lost their battle to diabetes. So dust off your bikes, start riding to a healthier life style, and join the Tour de Cure – a one-day, multi-distance cycling event for everyone, with routes from 1.5 to 62 miles. The Tucson ride takes place March 7, Phoenix event March 13. Vistit www.diabetes. org for all the details
Fit City Scottsdale Celebrate fitness, health and wellness in Scottsdale at the 2nd annual Fit City Scottsdale Kickoff on January 23 in downtown Scottsdale. The event offers programs, events and activities for all ages. The festivities kick off with the Inaugural Fit City Scottsdale 5k run. The 5k run, a 1 mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk takes place in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. The Fire Department has created a unique Tot Trot obstacle course for the four and under crowd. The race starts and finishes at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second Street. After the race fun and fitness experiences abound. Teamplay USA will provide youth games, Scottsdale Police Officers will collect expired and/or unwanted prescription and over the counter drugs for disposal, as well as fingerprinting for childrens’ safety. The Kickoff takes place on the Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fit City Scottsdale, a charitable organization, and its partners promote healthy lifestyle choices in the community. For details visit www. FitCityScottsdale.org.
Letter
Thank you so much for quoting PVCC’s HES Division faculty Dale Heuser in your November/December “When Less Might Be Best” feature. The article was a great one. I also enjoyed reading the article in that issue of SWEAT on the Infancy of Endurance in AZ. I won the first Half Ironman (Fountain Mountain Triathalon) for women in Arizona in the early 80’s - put on by Rob Wallack. And, then, again two years later for my age group. So, I know several of the people the article mentioned, and it was fun to see what they are all doing now. Lori Anonsen Chair Health & Exercise Science Division Paradise Valley Community College
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SWEAT magazine
January 10
TennisBack In Across the Valley
The Valley’s warm weather and sunny skies have always made for prime tennis conditions. In the last two years demand and interest in the sport has continued to grow. Tennis participation nationally topped 30 million for the first time in 25 years, according to the USTA/Tennis Industry Association. Nationally and across the Valley, participation in the sport is up 43 percent, according to a recent study by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. North Scottsdale’s Country Club at DC Ranch, has seen their enrollment in its tennis program quadruple in just two years. “This is a really exciting time for tennis and the increased demand we have seen just at our club alone has been significant,” said Craig Purcell, Director of Tennis at The Country Club at DC Ranch. “From couples to families and busy professionals, tennis is being rediscovered as a great activity that offers both a great workout and the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.” Former ATP Tour coach, Purcell, has more than 30 years experience, leads the club’s tennis program. Purcell has coached The Championships at Wimbledon, The US Open, The Australian Open and more. The Country Club at DC Ranch currently offers six championship courts. For more information on membership, year round programs for all ages, please call 480-3427246 or visit www.ccdcranch.com.
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