Saturday, August 29, 2015

Happy Birthday GAMC!

We recently attended a public event celebrating the 110th year of Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Considering the Adventist community in Loma Linda, CA is a "Blue Zone," which is a land area researchers have identified as having the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world, we thought it would be good to listen to the advice GAMC physicians were giving the public.

The topic we listened to was about family health.  The title was something like "Back to School, Back to Basics."  Dr. Emil Avanes's message impacted me enough to get me thinking about it this entire week since his presentation.

Get a pocket-guide summarizing the talk here.  Instructions for folding your book here:
http://www.pw.org/content/diy_how_to_make_a_pocketsize_book_0

Here's the contents of the pocket-guide:

Quick Tips
1. Walk (7 days/week)
2. Sleep (8 hours/night)
3. Drink (8 glasses/day)
4. Ask for Help
5. Trust your Helpers

Exercise
7 days per week
Ask yourself, how many days per week do you sleep?  Get active!
Even if you have an active job, exercise outside of work.
Create health by starting with 5 minutes per day.
Find a friend to help you get a foot in the door of fitness!

Nutrition
What you put in your body creates all your cells.
Drinking water is a healthy habit, like putting gas in your car.
Drink at least 5-6 Cups of water per day, 8 Cups is better.
Your body will use the water for organs first (brain, liver, kidneys).
If you drink enough water, it will relieve muscle tension & chest pain naturally.

Sugar
Sweets are the ultimate evil.
Sugar is 9 times more addictive than cocaine.
If you have a sugar habit, forgive yourself, it’s not your fault.
When you eat sugar, your body craves more sugar.
Substitute sugary foods with vegetables and protein.

Sleep
Nighttime is when your body releases hormones.
Wind down, shut down, replenish, get deep sleep, and your body will wake up recharged.
Using electronics at night can affect you past the time you put them down.
Try reading a boring magazine instead, review your day, plan the following day.
If you can’t sleep, don’t lay in bed worrying for more than 15 minutes.
Get up, walk around, wash the dishes, but don’t engage in vigorous exercise.  Try again.

Help
Don’t guilt trip yourself.
Humans are altruistic, helping someone else is easier than helping yourself.

Thanks Dr. Avanes!

Monday, June 29, 2015

SoCal Events

Freedom Ride | Entry fee: FREE Metrolink Weekend Day Pass: $10
Glendale, CA | Glendale Metrolink Station
400 W. Cerritos Ave | San Gabriel River trailSunday, July 12 | Start time: 6:30am
https://www.facebook.com/events/861473337222963/


Foothill 5k Challenge | Entry fee: $45
Glendale, CA | Glendale Sports Complex
2200 Fern Ln | Catalina Verdugo trailSunday, July 19, 2015 | Start time: 8:15am
http://la.backonmyfeet.org/5kchallenge

Spirit of LA 5k Run | Entry fee: $30
Los Angeles, CA | Elysian Park
1880 Academy Dr | by the baseball fields
Saturday, August 1, 2015 | Start time: 8:00am
http://thewccompany.com/spirit-of-la-run.html


Camarillo Duathlon Series | Run / Bike / Run | Cost: $85
Camarillo,CA
515 Eubanks Dr

April 12 | June 7 | August 2, 2015

Arroyo Creek Half Marathon
Simi Valley, CA
Start at Rancho Simi Park and Erringer
Sunday, August 9, 2015 | Start time: 7:00am
http://www.arroyocreekhalf.com/

CicLAvia ~ Culver City Meets Venice | Cost: FREE
Culver City, CA | Metro Expo Line
8804 W Washington Blvd | Venice Beach via Mar Vista
Sunday, August 9, 2015 | Start time: 9:00am
http://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_culver_venice

Hansen Dam Superhero Run | 5k or 10k | $30 or $40
Sylmar, CA
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
Saturday, August 15, 2015 | Start time: 8:30amhttp://www.hdtri.com/Superherorun/

Tour de Lake Arrowhead | Cost:$60
Lake Arrowhead, CA | Blue Jay Village on HWY 189
27984 Hwy 189 | mile high elevation San Bernardino Mts
Saturday, August 22, 2015 | Start time: 7:00am
http://tourdelakearrowhead.com/

Hometown Heroes Honor Run | Cost:$40 for 5k, $50 for 10k
Riverside, CA
Arlington Sports Complex
Saturday, October 3, 2015
http://hometownheroesrun.com/

Long Beach Half Marathon | Entry fee: $100
Long Beach, CA | Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd | Queensway & San Pedro Bays
Sunday, October 11, 2015 | Start time: 7:30am
http://runlongbeach.com/half-marathon


Mariachi 5k | Entry fee: $31
Montebello, CA | City Park
1300 Whittier Blvd | Live Mariachi music along the course
Saturday, October 17, 2015

CicLAvia ~ Heart of LA | Cost: FREE
Los Angeles, CA | Echo Park to East LA
More info TBA
Sunday, October 18, 2015
http://www.ciclavia.org/events

Ride 2 Recovery: California Challenge | Single day: $75
Ventura, CA | Crowne Plaza Hotel
450 Harbor Drive | Finishing at West Los Angeles Medical Center
October 24, 2015 (Day 7) | Depart: 9:00 am
https://ride2recovery.com/event.php?ID=709

Mission Inn Run | Cost: 5k $40, 10k $45, half marathon $60
Riverside, CA
3400-3700 Main St
Sunday, November 8, 2015
http://www.missioninnrun.com/


Citrus Heritage Run
Riverside, CA Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Ave
Saturday, January 9, 2016
http://citrusheritagerun.com/

Surf City Half Marathon | Cost: $89
Huntington Beach, CA | Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy | Pacific Coast Highway
Sunday, February 7, 2016 | Start time: 7:45am
http://www.runsurfcity.com/

Part of the Run Riverside Challenge
 http://www.missioninnrun.com/run-riverside-challenge.html
Part of the Beach Cities Challenge
 http://www.ocmarathon.com/for-runners/running/beach-cities-challenge.aspx

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Cycling Events ~ Summer 2015

3rd Annual Jewel City Ride

Who: The event is designed for cyclists of all levels and ages.
  • “Gear Grinder” 50 miles starts at 7:00am, cost $50 per rider
  • “Fun & Fitness” 25 miles starts at 9:00am, cost $35 per rider
  • “Family Ride” 7 miles starts at 10:30am, cost $20 per family
When: Sunday, June 7th, 2015

Where: Meet at Verdugo Park. 1621 Canada Blvd Glendale, CA 91208

How: Register at http://www.active.com/glendale-ca/cycling/races/3rd-annual-jewel-city-ride-2015

Why: The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Glendale (Thursday Noon), and presented in collaboration with Walk Bike Glendale. Proceeds from the 2015 event will benefit youth served by Glendale YWCA, ARK Family Center and the City of Glendale Police Activity League (PAL).

ALL RIDERS WILL RECIEVE FREE LUNCH ALONG WITH THEIR VALID REGISTRATION...




15th Annual Los Angeles River Ride

Who: The event unites the diverse bicycling community with a variety of ride options.
  • "Century Ride" 100 miles starts at 7:00am, cost $50 per rider
  • "Expert Ride" 70 miles starts at 7:45am, cost $50 per rider
  • "Half Century" 50 miles starts at 8:00am, cost $40 per rider
  • "Training Ride" 36 miles starts at 8:30am, cost $40 per rider
  • "Explorer Ride" 25 miles starts at 8:45am, cost $40 per rider
  • "Family Ride" 15 miles starts at 10:30am, cost $30 per family
When: Sunday, June 28th, 2015

Where: Meet at Autry Museum. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

How: Register at http://www.active.com/los-angeles-ca/cycling/races/15th-annual-los-angeles-river-ride-2015

Why: Your participation helps the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) continue to make all of LA County healthy, safe and fun for bikes. Additionally, your ride makes a difference in our Greenway 2020 campaign to complete all 51 miles of LA River Bike Path by the year 2020.

Prices listed are for LACBC members.  If you aren't already a member, sign up at the special price of $25 when you register for this event.  Hurry and register today, prices increase on June 4th.

ALL RIDES ARE FULLY SUPPORTED WITH PIT STOPS!  FREE BRANDED PHOTO FROM PHOTOCRAZY.COM

Pick up your bib at Performance Bicycle *Woodland Hills or Santa Monica* on Saturday June 20th.  Pick up your bib on Sunday June 21st at Performance Bicycle *Long Beach* or Incycle *Pasadena.*

Sunday, January 11, 2015

SoCal Events

Surf City Half Marathon
Huntington Beach, CA
Sunday, February 1, 2015
http://www.runsurfcity.com/Registration-s/20.htm
$120.00 for half marathon | marathon is sold out!

Rose Bowl Half Marathon
Pasadena, CA
Sunday, February 15, 2015
http://pacificsportsllc.com/rose-bowl-half-marathon-info
$35 for 10k

Mardi Gras Madness
Valencia, CA
Sunday, February 22, 2015
http://mgm5k2015.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1112632
$40 for 10k


Seaside Half Marathon
Ventura, CA
Sunday, February 22, 2015
http://www.seasidehalf.com/Course_Info___Directions.html
$40 for 10k

Race on the Base
Los Alamitos, CA
Saturday, February 28, 2015
http://www.raceonthebase.com/race-info/event-fees-a-schedule.html
$36 for 10k


Race on the Base
Reverse Triathlon
$75 (5k run, 13.1 mile bike, and 200 meter pool swim)
Saturday, February 28, 2015
http://www.raceonthebase.com/race-info/tri-a-jr-tri-info.html

Chinatown Firecracker
Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, March 1, 2015
http://firecracker10k.org/10k-runwalk/
$38 for 10k

Chinatown Firecracker
Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, March 1, 2015
http://firecracker10k.org/bike-rides/
$68 for bike ride AND run

A Run Through Redlands
Redlands, CA
Sunday, March 8, 2015
http://www.redlands-events.com/registration.htm
$35 for 10k

LA Marathon
Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, March 15, 2015
http://www.lamarathon.com/participant-info/registration
$40 for 5k | $180 for marathon (thru Jan 14th)


Bear Claw Classic
Thousand Oaks, CA
Saturday, March 28, 2015
https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=30441
donation for 30 mile or 103 mile + 11245 ft of climbing

Hollywood Half Marathon
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, April 11, 2015
https://register.superheroevents.com/event/HollywoodHalfMarathon
$50 for 10k | $110 for half

Run the Verdugos
Glendale, CA
Sunday, May 3, 2015
http://runtheverdugos.com/
registration opens soon!

OC Half Marathon REGISTERED!
Newport Beach, CA
Sunday, May 3, 2015
http://www.ocmarathon.com/races/marathon/oc-half-marathon.aspx
$105.00 for half


Climate Ride (40-60 miles per day)
Eureka to SF, CA
May 17th - 21st, 2015
http://www.climateride.org/events/california-coast
$100 registration +$2800 fundraising goal

Heartbreak 100 mi + 8673 ft of climbing
Los Padres National Forest (above Santa Clarita, CA)
Saturday, May 23, 2015
http://planetultra.com/portfolio/heartbreak-hundred/
registration opens soon!

Corona del Mar Scenic 5k
Newport Beach, CA
Saturday, June 6, 2015
https://www.cdmchamber.com/events/5k.asp
$38 for 5k

Midnight Mission 5k/10k
Pasadena, CA
Sunday, June 14, 2015
$40 for 10k