Olympics elicit memories of trip to 1952 Games
Aug. 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Like millions around the world, Alfred Czerner has logged hours in front of the TV this week, remote in hand, soaking up the Olympics.
“Any sport,” said Czerner, 74, who lives in Encinitas. “I love it.”
Aug. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Photo: Give 'em a hand:
Aug. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
American drought ends at AFC:To the strains of Bruce Springsteen's “Born in the USA,” Justin Young crossed the finish line yesterday at the 31st annual America's Finest City (AFC) Half Marathon as the first American male winner since 1987.
Aug. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
AFC scoreboard:
Aug. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Colorado runner has best chance for U.S.:Come 7 a.m. tomorrow, nearly 7,000 runners will take off from a bluff beside Cabrillo National Monument, marking the start of the 31st AFC Half Marathon.
Aug. 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness Profile: Fernando Blanco, Runner :Blanco was running during a physical education class at Rancho Buena Vista High his freshman year when he was spotted by an assistant track coach.
Aug. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
San Diegan takes the fast (kayak) lane to Olympics:San Diego Alive continues its coverage of local Olympians with video of sprint kayaker Carrie Johnson, 24, who began kayaking in San Diego with the Junior Lifeguard Program in 1997, coached by former Olympian Chris Barlow.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Aug. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Lying stick pose : This move requires you to twist slightly into position. Consult a physician if you have a history of low-back injury.
Aug. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Health Calendar:Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center will host “Plan for the Future of Your Care,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the Nellie Barrington Room, 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista. Free. Reservations: (800) 827-4277 or visit sharp.com/chulavista.
Aug. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Podiatrist puts heart and sole into Olympic volunteer work: This is the third Olympics since Berenter became a volunteer consultant to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. He conducts evaluations to help customize footwear and treat injuries with the same techniques that apply to recreational athletes. Some players on the youth softball teams he has coached have been particularly glad to discover that their coach is also a doctor.
Aug. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness Profile: Scott Laprath, Runner :At Mira Mesa High, LaPrath made a name for himself as a sprinter, running on the Marauders' 4x100 relay team that twice qualified for the state meet.
Aug. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fit to be exercised: Working out can now be as easy as playing a video game. Legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has raised the bar with Nintendo's Wii Fit exercise system for the Wii console, targeted toward getting gamers off the couch and into a workout routine.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Aug. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
One for the glutes :
The move: A yoga-inspired stretch for the glutes and hip. Works on: Flexibility of the glutes and piriformis muscle. Relaxation. Level of difficulty: Beginner.
Aug. 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Recreation Calendar:
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, July 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Get your hands up : The move: Performing a pullover while lying on a bench. Works on: Chest and lats stretching, abdominal, lats, triceps and glutes strength.
July 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Swimming solo into the record books: Marc Lewis wobbled out of the ocean, staggering sideways before firmly planting himself on sand and into the record books. He took off his swim cap, wiping blotches of tar out of his hair.
July 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Local swimmers also going the distance:Two other local residents will be attempting marathon swimming firsts this summer.
July 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, July 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Improve your standing :The move: A hamstring stretch performed with continuous hip rotation. Works on: Hamstring flexibility. Level of difficulty: Beginner.
July 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Even non-Tour winners drawn to Bruyneel: Some 300-plus enthusiasts squeezed into the back corner of the Trek Bicycle Superstore in Kearny Mesa last Saturday.
July 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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July 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Profile: Cindy Walsh, swimmer: Walsh, 45, grew up in Connecticut and competed for a local synchronized swimming team from 10 to 17. The team once appeared on ABC's “Wide World of Sports.”
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, July 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Getting a leg up : The move: A plank move with one leg for support. Works on: Core stability, arm strength, balance. Level of difficulty: Beginner to intermediate.
July 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Pain, pleasure to the extreme: In many ways, David Goggins and Akos Konya are polar opposites. At 6 feet 1, 192 pounds, the sculpted Goggins resembles an NFL safety. Konya goes 5-8, 130.
July 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness profile: Tom Hecker, swimmer:
July 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Recreation Calendar:
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, July 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Play it straight :The move: Shoulder range of motion performed in a plank position. Works on: Sculpting the posterior shoulder and upper back. Builds core strength.
July 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Trainers push gym's athletes to next level:Midway through a workout for three college athletes, their trainer allowed them to break the monotony with a quick race. Kelly Wherry, 20, the only woman in the group, was at a disadvantage against her bigger, faster colleagues.
July 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Guiding you toward some good nutrition:
The healing power of antioxidants is all the buzz for many health-conscious consumers these days, and the antioxidant-rich Goji and Acai berries from the Amazon are as popular as blueberries at the local farmer's market. Luckily for people on a budget, there are less-expensive alternatives that offer just as powerful immune-boosting properties.
July 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Wellnews: All the news that's fit:Grief is universal and inevitable. We all experience it in our lives, usually with the loss of a loved one. In time, most of us accept, adapt and move on.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, July 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Meet The Press – Working with dumbbell increases core stability:The move: Dumbbell presses with forward steps. Works on: Core stability, shoulder and triceps strength. Level of difficulty: Beginner.
June 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Triathlon director has own endurance as organizer: The driver of the lead vehicle in the San Diego International Triathlon has been known to stop ahead of the racers and straighten a wind-blown cone on the course and even stay after the race to make sure every bit of trash has been picked up.
June 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Bumped, bruised father-son team keeps running: After 117 days on the road and 2,900 miles on their feet, the end is drawing near for Tom Knoll and his son, Warren.
April 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Lottery winners for Ford Ironman:
March 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Women's field for Oceanside triathlon is A+: A triathlon Web site fairly marveled at the women's professional field for tomorrow's Ford Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside. All but saying the professionals duck each other come spring, the writer asked rhetorically, “Don't today's top pros know that they're not supposed to compete in the same race until October or November?”
March 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Recreation Calendar:
March 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Profile: Matt Genovese, triathlete: Genovese grew up in Boulder, Colo., where he was a multisport athlete, earning varsity letters for four years in baseball and golf. It was in golf, though, that he stood out, earning a scholarship to Oregon. Genovese, 30, went on to play for a year and a half on the old Buy.com Tour.
March 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ford Ironman 70.3 California:
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, March 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Wide acceptance: THE MOVE: Performing a wide-stance squat while leaning against an exercise ball WORKS ON: Lower extremity strength
CARLSBAD, March 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Local program will benefit children in Ethiopia: At one corner of the elementary school playground, Steve Scott and Meb Keflezighi led students on laps around the track. Next to them, three-time marathon Olympic Trials qualifier Josh Cox coordinated kids in a sprint contest.
March 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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March 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness tip: Trust your taper:
The Ford California Ironman 70.3 California triathlon will be held next Saturday, March 29, at Camp Pendleton. Paul Huddle, a coach and one of the founders of multisports.com, offers training advice for athletes going into the final eight days before the race.
March 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, March 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A heavy-handed approach: THE MOVE: A wide stance squat with a dumbbell for extra resistance WORKS ON: Lower extremity strength, posture and grip strength
March 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Training Tip:The 11th annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is 11 weeks away. Paul Greer, who as coach of the San Diego Track Club has helped more than 5,000 people complete the marathon dream, discusses where runners should be right now in preparation for the June 1 race.
March 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Recreation Calendar
March 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Runners add a dash of fitness to school day: There's a running boom in San Diego County among the 5-to 12-year-old set. On most elementary school campuses, children run just before the morning bell while you're on your morning commute – perhaps, in part, because of your morning commute.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, March 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
The right touch: THE MOVE: A single leg dip performed to the front and back. WORKS ON: Balance, lower extremity strength and coordination
March 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Injured runners have new (pricey) rehab outlet:When distance runners suffered leg injuries in the past, their cross-training options were limited. Aqua jogging. Cycling. The elliptical trainer. While all offered benefits, so, too, did they present drawbacks.
March 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, March 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Lean times: The move: Performing a dumbbell lateral raise with the torso leaning toward the active side. Works on: Middle deltoid strength and shoulder blade stabilization. Level of difficulty: Easy
Feb. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Feb. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Knoll, 75, knows no quit: Tom Knoll will walk outside the Marine Corps Recruit Depot tomorrow morning, head east and start jogging.
WASHINGTON, 11:37 a.m. Feb. 29 (REUTERS)
Feeling tired? Exercise a little: Couch potatoes who complain they are tired all the time have an easy solution – a little light exercise.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Feb. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Put your back into it: The move: A standing row performed with body weight resistance. Works on: Latissimus, biceps, posterior deltoid, and core stability strength. Level of difficulty: Intermediate to advanced.
Feb. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
He discovered a love for racing after divorce:When his wife walked out on him 14 years ago, Mark Barnett needed a challenge, something to mask the pain. So he decided to run a marathon. It was his first road race. Barnett's aerobic base at the time? A 30-to 40-mile bike ride every other weekend.
Feb. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Priming the pump: Gym cardio equipment has come a long way since the days of wobbly treadmills and clumsy fan-wheel bikes.
Feb. 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Saul no longer racin' but he's Raisin Hope: When he finished a bike race anywhere in the world – Europe, Malaysia, anywhere – Saul Raisin repeated the same postrace ritual. He'd phone his mother in Georgia and send a two-letter text.
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