October Greetings!  I hope that this month finds you all well.  September brought us back to the Fall with a fabulous Minneapolis Bike Tour and a fun filled breakfast and lunch at Sara and Dave's place.  See below for pictures of the fun festivities!!
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  Special Thanks to You  

I want to extend a special thanks to Sara and Steve for hosting this year's pre-Grand Rounds Breakfast and Post- Dinner Party!!

                                                         
                                                        Sara and Steve Getting Ready to Ride in 2008...  More pics below!!


      

Social Update!!!!

Monday October 5th:     Fall Annual Kick Off!!!... Meet at Sunshine Factory in New Hope- 5:30pm
** Note, breakfasts will not resume until December (due to my teaching schedule at the University)
Stay tuned for information on our annual Holidazzle Charity event as well as the December Annual Christmas Party and the Annual Breakfast!!

              Minneapolis Bike Tour-- Benefit for the Minneapolis Parks:

Here's some pics from last years and this year's events!

                                       
                                Marilyn, Kate and Sara at our pre-ride breakfast "Ready to Roll!!!"


                               Kristi's brand new carbon bike 2009!!!

                           

                               
                                             The Group Gathers to ride!!!... 2008  (above) and 2009  (below)

                 

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                                              The start of the Ride..

              

                   




                   


                                Mikaela and mom, ready to ride
             
                         The trail.. one of many along the river:

                       The beauty of the Camden Bridge.....  

  Fabulous Flashback Fitness Fotos

                       

                                 

                                                 John (black belt) shows Julie & Kristi how to box

                               
                                                          

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How Do You Like Your Leg Lifts?!





                                                 

                                                         

And Finally...

Here are some beautiful pics from the beauty of the Minnesota biking trails:
            
                            The beauty of the Douglas Trail at Fall

            
                   The beauty of the Root River trail

         

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Fun Health and Fitness Facts!!! 

*According to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, there has been an increase of over 16 million gym and health club memberships over the past decade...wow!  I wonder how many are attending consistently?! 

*Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis), have found that it may be easier to burn off fat if your diet does not over-restrict fat, but includes some good fats (i.e. Omega 3 fatty acids).  The research suggested that a healthy diet should consist of about 30% fat, with emphasis on positive fats such as those found in fish, nuts, and canola oil.  It should be stated, that many Americans have diets too high in fat, especially the bad fats, such as trans-fats and polyunsaturated fats.

*An interesting recent study conducted by Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia suggested that drivers that used an alerting aroma or spritz (i.e. peppermint or cinnamon) were more attentive to varying road conditions while driving.  Similarly, if driving late at night, regulating your arousal level may prevent over-tired driving. Strategies may include opening the window, lively music, or using strong mints such as Altoids.  Happy and safe driving!

*As the Nation considers how to reform our health care system, this past year Lifetime Fitness Experience magazine had a wonderful article about the need for system change in the American Healthcare system.  We rank 45th in longevity and yet spend billions more than any other country in health care with 30 % going to administrative costs.  Lets work for responsible change both personally in caring for our own healthy lifestyles, in addition to working for positive national and global changes!!

*The above information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace the advice of your health care professional.
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                Words from the heart......

As recent storms, earthquakes and flooding devastated areas around the globe, let us keep them in prayer.   

Wept as Those are Swept

Devastation hits the south
With Raging winds and rain
Turning concrete into cotton
Bringing loss and pain
Places of beauty where once stood
Now a garbage filled sea
As waters mixed with chemicals
Waste land, and man and tree

The people call, "please come and help"
I hunger and I thirst
Yet sadly it has only begun
We haven't seen the worst
The media runs to cover the story
As people cry and plea
Please no camera, just give me food
Have compassion on me

A woman is seen pushed from a bus
My baby she screams and yells
Separated from her child
The personal trauma swells
Another man beat his breast
In torment as he wept
I tried to hold onto my wife
But away with the floods she swept

Some are seen looting the streets
others lend helping hands
Some become violent and assaultive
making impossible demands
Conditions worsen as cities once were
are lost forever to sea
As chaos mounts and turmoil grows
The people cry their plea

America "The Super Power"
The seemingly invulnerable place
Is caught off guard, not used to this
Devastation shows its face
It's always in another land
The wars and refugees
As now we struggle and search to find
How to Cope while ill at ease

Yet the smallest of countries open their hearts
and say, "we'll help you through"
Sri Lanka a poor small nation
asserts, "we're here for you"
And people from nearby states
open their doors and lands
Willing to do, all that they can
Extending helping hands

Why is it that in devastation
We see the poles arise?
Those willing to give all that they can
To dry the tearful eyes
And those who seek to take advantage
Acquiring all they can
Is it desperation, or deep frustration
That affects the hearts of man?

And what of our society's response?
We need a generous source
To help in crisis and rebuild
Can we unite in collective force?
To open our homes, our hearts and hands
as individuals, and nationally
to come to agreement and develop a plan
we must work collectively

The beauty of our depth of existence
Requires unity
As questions of the "why" remain
Existentially
I know in my heart as we cry
God hears our every tear
Praying in our broken state
His love and strength are near

And in our torment and despair
It's love that carries on
As we reach to extend with open arms
Hope is never gone
So let us pause in prayer and silence
searching from within
How it is we'll each respond
And where we should begin

As each seeks answers to the question
What is my next step?
Will I help or will I loot
Or will I just forget?
A serious ponderance for each of us
How to react, and when
Yet if each takes just one small step
Beauty will shine again

Kristine  Haertl   9/05  

If we all give, even a little... it goes a long way!!!

  Blessings to each of you, I hope to see you in class soon!!!
                                     Kristi

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