EARNIE GRAFTON / Union-Tribune
Former Olympian cyclist John Howard shows off an antique bicycle from the 1950s at his home in Encinitas.
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Three-time Olympian, 61, still cycling, coaching
Nov. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
John Howard represented the United States at the 1968, '72 and '76 Olympic Games in road cycling. He won the Ironman Hawaii triathlon in 1981 and placed second at the inaugural Race Across America in 1982.
“He's the godfather of cycling in San Diego County,” Competitor Magazines co-publisher Bob Babbitt said.
Nov. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Nov. 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Get lost in the shuffle :
The move: A sidestep shuffle with downward pressure on the trailing leg. Works on: Lower extremity strength, adductor flexibility, abdominal control of the torso.
Nov. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Pain in the neck :The move: Using a strap or towel to improve an upper trap stretch. Works on: Trap stretching, tension headaches. Level of difficulty: Beginner.
Nov. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
La Costa triathlete wins world title in age group: James Walsh took a casual bike ride that changed the direction of his life three years ago. That's when the lifelong surfer and former baseball player happened upon the Solana Beach Triathlon near his neighborhood and considered trying a new athletic endeavor based on what he saw.
Nov. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Nov. 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Double your pleasure:The move: Combining single leg hip extension with a bent-over reverse fly. Works on: Gluteal, hamstring, lower back and posterior shoulder strength. Single leg balance.
Nov. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Runner, 80, continues to make amazing strides: The pain started with a numbing sensation down Bill Albers' left arm. Then came the shortness of breath, followed by fatigue.
Nov. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Nov. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Recruits get The Boot, and love it: If your idea of fitness boot camp is a drill sergeant barking orders to "drop and give me 50," you'd be wrong. This exercise trend, a favorite of Hollywood celebrities, incorporates intense physical workouts, done with a minimum of equipment, usually in an outdoor setting.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Nov. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Straighten up and fly right:The move: A dynamic stretch to prepare for a back and shoulder workout. Works on: Stretches the lats and teres major (part of rotator cuff). Helps with posture, shoulder blade and torso stabilization.
Oct. 31 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Reel Rock rolls into San Diego tomorrow night: Peter Mortimer didn't want to take the oft-traveled high school P.E. trail. Jog a mile. Crank out pushups. Watch the coach throw out the balls. Go play basketball, volleyball or soccer.
Oct. 31 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Oct. 31 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Oct. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Paws and effect: From exhausting daily walks to wondering when the next tasty treat will be doled out, a dog's life can be, well, ruff. Now, along with their human owners, canine companions can soothe the stresses of daily life and discover inner peace together with Doga Yoga.
Oct. 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Paralympian's drive worth its weight in gold: Arms exhausted, his heart pulsating against his chest, Oscar Sanchez rolled beside his coach after finishing his hand cycle time trial run at the Paralympic Games in Beijing.
Oct. 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Oct. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gym-class flashback: Besides the ugly gym shorts, one of things you probably disliked most about school P.E. was the presidential fitness test you were forced to take each year. Many of us remember anguishing over sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and rope-climbs, just to get that fitness certificate.
Oct. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Staying in shape still fits with her hectic life: This week San Diego Alive is shining a spotlight on Shanna Nelson, the executive vice president of Jazzercise. She manages the general direction of the company with Judith Sheppard Missett while overseeing the Jazzercise Management Team.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Oct. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Take a big step : The move: Walking lunges combined with a medicine ball toss. Works on: Lower extremity, shoulder, and lower back strength.
Oct. 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
No detour around danger for globe-gliding cyclist: Okhwan Yoon departed South Korea seven years ago with his bike, yearning to see the world and discover why it's so violent.
Oct. 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Marine Ironman delivers with tribute – and honor: Marine Corps Maj. Bill Conner of Camp Pendleton promised a surprise at Saturday's 30th anniversary of the Ford Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.
Oct. 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Oct. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Triple threat : The move: A static overhead press combined with walking lunges. Works on: Triceps, shoulder and lower extremity strength. Upper back mobility. Balance.
Level of difficulty: Advanced.
Oct. 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Remembering fallen comrades motivates Marine: Marine Corps Maj. Bill Conner did a double-take when he read the e-mail. “Congratulations, you have won a lottery spot for the Ford Ironman World Championship.”
Oct. 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Oct. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ex-major leaguer Conine takes an Ironman swing: Wanting to challenge himself after ending a 17-year major league baseball career last fall, Jeff Conine picked a doozy:
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Oct. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
The pendulum swings ... : The move: A pendulum action of the arm with the torso bent over horizontally. Works on: Facilitates stimulation and coordination of the rotator cuff muscles.
MISSION BAY, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Mission Bay Triathlon becomes celebration of life: Kris Kreczmer was supposed to do his first triathlon yesterday. Kreczmer always had a little of the daredevil in him, said his brother Kerry. He loved racing down steep trails on a mountain bike and climbing up rock faces.
Oct. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Birthday run is annual celebration for Rouse: Mike Rouse plans to park his Lexus near the Mission Bay information center early this morning. In the trunk, a cooler will be packed with sandwiches, chips, cookies, Gatorade and water.
Oct. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness Profile: Dorothy Little, runner : Little, 69, grew up in Scotland, where she was a competitive swimmer in high school and college. She moved to the United States in 1964 when her husband, a physicist, accepted a job at Harvard. Little worked at Princeton, assisting chemistry and biology researchers.
Oct. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Sept. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Foot prints: Take a hike. Seriously. Go outdoors, walk around and enjoy Mother Nature. It's a terrific form of exercise and you've got the perfect place to do it.
HIKING JULIAN, Sep. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A slice of nature:With autumn colors exploding onto the landscape, nature beckons city-and 'burb-dwellers to visit Julian this fall for more than a slice of apple pie. The mountains boast several nearby parks and nature preserves with foot trails for hikers of all experience levels.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Sep. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Just relax:The move: A yoga pose to calm the mind and body. Works on: Back relaxation.
Sept. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Injuries don't dampen Jones' indomitable spirit: Michellie Jones is famous for collecting her used bikes, clothing, equipment, almost anything her long list of sponsors will replenish, then giving them to age-group triathletes who otherwise couldn't afford triathlon's expensive toys.
Sep. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Sep. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Sept. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Plate squeeze press: The move: Extending the arms while pressing weight plates together. Works on: Pectoral, deltoid, and grip strength.
Sept. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Workout variety keeps Cardiff exec going strong: As part of an intermittent series, the Union-Tribune will look at the workout routines of people throughout the county. Breaking the ice is John Duke, vice president in charge of print media for the Competitor Group, which includes eight magazines, all focusing on endurance sports.
Sept. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness Profile: Carson Cooper, multisport : After running cross country and track at Steele Canyon High, plus playing soccer, Cooper, 18, sampled his first multisport event last month, the Imperial Beach Duathlon.
Sept. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Sept. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Make like a mule :
The move: Combining single leg hip extension with a bent over forward raise. Works on: Gluteal, hamstring, lower back and posterior shoulder strength. Single leg balance.
CHULA VISTA, Sept. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Marathoner finds running is the best medicine: Marilee Foley experiences this recurring dream. The 43-year-old third-grade teacher is running, running by herself, effortlessly and fast. Sometimes in a race, sometimes training.
Sep. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Profile: Aderito Beltran, multisport: Raised in Hampton, Va., Beltran, 31, focused on academics through college at Virginia Tech. In May 2002, weighing 270 pounds and living in San Diego, the 6-foot Beltran committed to losing weight.
Sep. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness Tip :
One of the classic scenes in the movie “Caddyshack” is when Chevy Chase's character offers a tip to Danny Noonan, the underdog who's trying to win Birchwood Country Club's annual caddie tournament and accompanying college scholarship.
Sep. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Sept. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Working it out:
The move: Combining a gluteal and hip flexor stretch in a kneeling position. Works on: Stretches the hip abductors, glutes, hip flexor.
Sept. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
She swam her way into marathon record book: If friends ask Rendy Lynn Opdycke, “So, what did you do this summer?” they'd better be prepared for a monologue.
Sep. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Opdycke hits a triple:
Sep. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Profile: Kevin Chindlund, multisport : Chindlund, 29, ran track and cross country at San Dieguito High, describing himself as a “middle of the pack” runner. He was a semipro racquetball player in his early 20s, juggling distance running and racquetball.
Sep. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Sept. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Pump the iron: The move: An Olympic-style lift performed with dumbbells. Works on: Whole body strength, power and coordination
Aug. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Mournful triathletes reminded of sport's dangers:
For the second time in four months, San Diego's triathlon community has been rocked by tragedy. In April, it was Dave Martin, 66, of Solana Beach being killed by a great white shark. This week, it was Barbara Warren, 65, of San Diego, dying after crashing her bike at a Santa Barbara race.
Aug. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Aug. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness profile: Courtney Hughes, multisport : Raised in Upstate New York outside Syracuse, Hughes played varsity basketball, tennis and softball in high school. She played varsity tennis at Notre Dame, primarily doubles. Hughes, 31, took to triathlon last fall shortly after moving to San Diego from Seattle.
Aug. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fitness tip: Three-time Olympic cyclist John Howard, now one of the sport's most respected coaches, keeps one concept simple when it comes to training.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Aug. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Need to relax? Stretch:
The move: A standing stretch for relaxation. Works on: Stretches the hamstrings, shoulders and chest. Level of difficulty: Beginner
Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Age-group's best in world has even higher goals: At an age when flying to most of his peers means boarding a plane for vacation, 80-year-old Bud Held has found a different way to soar.
Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Training Tip :
Paul Greer is in his 19th season as the men's cross country coach at San Diego City College. He also coaches the San Diego Track Club and has helped more than 5,000 runners finish the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
FIREHOUSE FITNESS, Aug. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Flex time: THE MOVE: A yoga inspired whole-body move for strength and flexibility WORKS ON: Core stability, upper-extremity strength, and lower-extremity flexibility
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)
Olympics elicit memories of trip to 1952 Games: Like millions around the world, Alfred Czerner has logged hours in front of the TV this week, remote in hand, soaking up the Olympics.
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)
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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.
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:
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.
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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