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ON THE COVER Lewie Tenorio
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WAY OFF BROADWAY The rabbit starts to leap
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WAY OFF BROADWAY History rewritten
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FEATURE An eye for pictures
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LOOK WHO’S HERE Ovation for ‘Oba’
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SPORTS PAGE Changing of the guards, imminent? ABOUT THE COVER
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SPORTS PAGE Sports Profile:
Beach Road Magazine’s March Issue cover model is Lewie Tenorio, one of Saipan’s leading triathletes
Meet the contenders
who will compete in the XTERRA Saipan on
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CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD
Shot on location at Pacific Islands Club.
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HEALTH WATCH
March 12 and Tagaman on March 19.
Hair and makeup by Venus Serenity Salon & Spa
Fit for Two Strengthen your muscles and your relationship by exercising together
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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HOROSCOPE
Photography by Hideo Honda www.marianas-way.com
Publisher
Maureen N. Maratita BRM Manager
Alexie Villegas Zotomayor Graphic Artists
Rudy L. Armenta Monie B. Erasga Account Manager
Vol. X No. 04
Susan Marchitti Sales Manager
Annie San Nicolas Managing Director
Marcos Fong
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Beach Road Magazine, Vol. X, No. 04 March 2011. Entire contents copyrighted 2011 by Glimpses of Saipan, Inc. Beach Road Magazine is published monthly by Glimpses of Saipan, Inc. P.O. Box 502080, Saipan, MP 96950 2/F Transpac Business Center Gualo Rai, Saipan Tel: (670) 235-7645 | Fax: (670) 234-1801 E-mail: saipan@glimpsesofguam.com All rights reserved. No material may be printed in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher. Printed by: Win Guide Color Printing Co., Ltd.
ON THE COVER
Racing with Lewie BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
L
ewie Tenorio, 40, music and program
Tenorio has been competing for the last
“In the beginning my goals were just
director of KZMI on Saipan and spin
five years. His foray into the competitive
to finish the race — training more for
instructor at Gold’s Gym Saipan, says
sporting world started in 2005 when
endurance than for speed with focus on
people are often surprised when he tells them
Ed Camacho of Department of Public
building a stronger fitness and aerobics
he only has one kneecap.
Safety needed a runner for his team in the
base. I didn’t even know how to swim at
Tagaman race.
the time,” says Tenorio.
“I rammed my knee into a concrete wall in a motorcycle accident when I was 18 and now all
Since then, there’s no looking back for
Despite this, he tried to learn. It took
I have is muscle where the patella used to be,”
Tenorio as running ceases to be a leisure
him five months to progress from dog-
Tenorio tells Beach Road Magazine.
activity. The following year, in 2006, he
paddle swimming to swimming two
participated in the Micro Games.
kilometers in Tagaman. Tenorio still
Despite losing his kneecap, Tenorio has no problems running or cycling. In jest he says, “I
Tenorio admits that the first time he
like to think that having just one kneecap knocks
competed, he didn’t know what he was
off some body weight making me lighter.”
doing. His participation in the competition
And this has never been a problem as he competes in triathlons and bike races on island.
considers swimming as the most difficult part of the race. Swimming may be a difficult race for
sowed in him the passion for the sport and
him but Tenorio does not see this as
instilled in him a sense of fulfillment.
an impediment to achieving his goal — finishing the race. “These days, I do some kind of activity regularly year round and train mostly on technique and strength. I still increase training intensity and do speed workouts leading up to events. My swimming still needs the most work but each year I get better,” shares Tenorio. Although he started joining the competitions late in the game, as an adult, he says he always learns something new. “It’s a great feeling to look back and see how I’ve progressed and gotten better at swimming, cycling, and running. Although I’m not a pro making a living racing triathlons, this is my lifestyle. I can’t imagine quitting when there’s still so much to learn and improve on.” Now on his fifth year in the race, Tenorio says he looks up to Dirk Shearer, Stuart Smith, Kieran Daly, and Andrew Noble. Among contemporaries, he admires UK’s Sam Gardner and Mieko Carey — with whom he actually started at the same time.
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“In the beginning my goals were just to finish the race — training more for endurance than for speed with focus on building a stronger fitness and aerobics base. I didn’t even know how to swim at the time.”
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ON THE COVER {continued from page 4} For Tenorio, Carey is inspiring and seeing how she has improved over the years motivates him that he can do better, that he can improve himself. Asked which of the two triathlon races he prefers to compete in — Tagaman or XTERRA — Tenorio says he used to like Tagaman; but he likes XTERRA now. “Both are different but equally enjoyable.” Now that the sportsfest is just around the corner (XTERRA on March 12 and Tagaman on March 19) Tenorio spends time training on technique and strength. “I still increase training intensity and do speed workouts leading up to events. My swimming still needs the most work, but each year I get better.” As much as he enjoys the two races, Tenorio says he looks forward to doing other races off island. He says three times he qualified for XTERRA Worlds in Maui as an amateur but he has not gone. “I would love to do it one day. Also there are a couple of mountain bike races I would love to do — The Sea Otter Classic Cross Country MTB race in Monterey California and the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in Colorado, 100 miles of MTB love!”
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“ My swimming still needs the most work,
but each year I get better.”
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WAY OFF BROADWAY
The rabbit starts to leap BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
WELCOME YEAR OF THE RABBIT. The lion dance is a major highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL. Jerry Tan, president of the Chinese Association of the CNMI and Rose Chan Matsuda, principal, Chinese school, welcome guests and wish them good luck during the Chinese New Year celebration at the Hibiscus Hall of Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.
T
HE DUST HAS SETTLED. The cacoph-
Gracing the Chinese affair is
ony of eardrum-busting fireworks has
Governor Fitial and his wife, First Lady
abated. It’s time for merrymaking as
Josie Fitial, Judge David Wiseman,
the Chinese community of the CNMI
and other interesting politico-
holds a party to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Clad in their traditional cheongsam/qipao,
economic figures of the island. Present as well among the officers
the ladies elegantly walk the corridors of
of the Chinese Association of the
the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan en route to
CNMI are Jerry Cho Yee Tan, Johnnie
Hibiscus Hall while the children parade in
W.C. Fong, Ta Bun Kuy, Rose Chan
their scarlet costumes.
Matsuda, Ana Chan, Carol Wong,
The Chinese members of the community
Linda Lam, among others.
LET’S CELEBRATE.Teacher Zhang and her students in the Chinese school pose for a picture.
come out in full force for the most celebrated
At the Hibiscus Hall of the
of Chinese festivals — the Chinese New Year.
Fiesta Resort & Spa, the Confucian
It’s one of the big— if not the biggest —
values are in full display with the
formances, raffle draws, and the distribution
Chinese gatherings on island as can be gleaned
young honoring their parents with
of lai sze or the red envelopes to the young.
from the turnout year after year.
their performances on stage and the
The night is filled with song and dance per-
At night’s end, blessings are exchanged.
elders, showing the virtues of yi, li,
Everyone heads out thinking positively that
mance of the lion dancers that never fails to
shu, and zhong as they show kindness
their fortunes will not elude them like a rabbit
electrify the crowd.
and warmth and generosity.
scampering to its burrows.
Central to the celebration is the perfor-
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History rewritten BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
READ ON. Don A. Farrell, the Tinian-based historian, is seen signing a copy of the book “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” during the book launch at the Aqua Resort Club on Feb. 10.
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VERY PAGE HAS THE AUTHOR’S passion for history written all over it. “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” illustrates Don Farrell’s devotion to compiling a history of the islands for posterity. It’s not only a product of a year of writing but it is a result of a lifelong commitment to advancing the knowledge of the Mariana Islands. Farrell, a retired educator, author and publisher of several books on the islands, is grateful to the support of the Public School System. Through a grant from the Department of Education and with support from the Public School System and Board of Education, the “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” is published. For Commissioner Rita Sablan, it ensures that the social studies standards and contents are promoted. She says, “It is another milestone, a collaborative effort between the State Board of Education and the Public School System management.” Farrell acknowledges that PSS support over the years has been solid. The new textbook in Northern Mariana Islands history has been divided into two volumes: From prehistory to partition and modern history (from the German Administration to the present).
Farrell says, “This is the story of the people of the Marianas, where they come from, how they came to be, and how our government and society have evolved over so many hundred of years.” He says that he is also indebted to the people who have offered their support towards the publication of the book. Farrell also points out that although the archives of the Northern Marianas College has been a valuable asset to his work, much of the history remains in the households of the people of the Northern Marianas. “I do hope that as we progress now into the production of Volume 2 — modern history of the modern Mariana islands — which will be inclusive of everything from the German administration until today, the people will continue to come forward with their family photograph collection and allow us to scan them and make them available to the people so that they can see how the community of the Northern Marianas has developed.” The Tinian-based historian also acknowledges the support of the University of Guam’s Micronesian Area Research Center. Moreover, the author also explains the reason for choosing the book’s title.
He says, “It could have just as easily been the history of the Northern Marianas to the Spanish-American War except for the foundation of the history of the Northern Marianas of course is on Guam. The parentage of the modern population of the Northern Marianas is a result of the repopulation of Guam with Northern Marianas indigenous people who were exiled to Guam during the Spanish conquest. The population has changed significantly but the roots of the population have not changed.” For the author, much of Guam’s history has been influenced by the people of the Northern Marianas who were exiled during the Spanish conquest. He adds that there are still relations existing between Guam and the NMI as many families have roots on Guam. He says the two were only separated during the Spanish-American War when the United States decided to take only Guam and leaving the Northern Mariana Islands to the Germans. Farrell also points out that the changes that have occurred in the NMI are a result of the events leading to the partition. He also gives credit to the work of historians Dr. Augusto De Viana of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and Dr. Carlos Madrid of Spain. De Viana’s work focuses on the influence of the Philippines on the Marianas while Madrid’s work delves into the story of the deportados — political exiles from the Philippines in the 19th century. The 367-page history book is divided into 10 chapters: geologic formation, biologic evolution, prehistory, ancient Chamorro culture, first western contact, colonization, conquest, and depopulation, resettlement, period of isolation, reforms and repopulation, and end of Spanish administration in 1898. The new history textbook features illustrations and work by Barry Wonenberg and Emelinda Cabrera as well as photographs contributed by several individuals. The book is now available to the public for $29. Anyone interested to contribute a photo, anecdote or source of information for the next volume is encouraged to contact Don Farrell or PSS.
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FEATURE
An eye for pictures
BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
W
HAT BEGAN AS
Benson has been doing
A FACEBOOK
photography on and off island
invite led to
as a full-time profession.
a successful
He has taken pictures of
attempt at convening Saipan’s
prominent figures in the
photographers.
community. He is admired
The gathering, a brainchild of
for his portraits and how he
Marie Sayson, brings together
uses natural lighting for his
hobbyists and professional
photography.
photographers to share ideas on
Cabrera, meanwhile, studied photography and pursues it
photography. Long-time photographers Del
as a hobby. He prefers to use
Benson, Tony Cabrera and Hideo
his camera for his personal
Honda share with the young
satisfaction. He likes to take
generation of photographers
photographs of flowers,
their experiences.
landscapes, and his children
For Benson, it’s not the camera that makes good pictures; it’s the
with no client dictating how he takes them.
eye behind the lens. With the lat-
He says it is a lot different
est technology churning out digi-
from the time when cameras
tal cameras sooner than it takes
use films and the darkroom to
one to save up to buy a unit,
produce pictures. He says he
Benson advises not to get “hung
began using Pentax in 1979
up” on the equipment. Cabrera
then he changed to Nikon and
cannot agree more — it’s not the
then Canon rebel. Regardless
equipment but the photographer.
of the camera, Cabrera believes
Young professionals and hobbyists listen as Benson,
that one’s style comes out. Meanwhile, Honda began
Cabrera and Honda talk about
as an employee of a shop
the advantages of knowing the
that sowed in him the love
craft, and listening to those who
for pictures. Popular in the
have been doing photography for
industry for commercial
so many years.
shoots, wedding photography,
“It’s better to learn from
and magazine covers, Honda-
At the end of the day, the up-and-
On facebook, their snap-
someone who has gone through
san has been using Canon
coming photographers take turns
shots speak volumes about
the journey,” says Benson
cameras for a long time. He
snapping select models on the beach
their individuality and style
who shares with the young
advises budding photographers
and they all leave with a sense of ful-
— an indication that truly
photographers his experience
to enjoy what they do, to have
fillment excited over the prospect of
great pictures begin with
in the industry.
fun at taking pictures.
posting their best shots on facebook.
the photographer’s eye.
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LOOK WHO’S HERE
Ovation for ‘Oba’ BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
I
T HAS BEEN MORE than
Marian Aldan-Pierce, MVA
50 years and Captain Oba’s
Managing Director Perry
name still rings a bell
Tenorio, Saipan Mayor
among the residents on
Donald G. Flores, Tinian
island — his tenacious holdout
Mayor Ramon Dela Cruz,
for 512 days in the jungles of
historians Don Farrell, Scott
Saipan; his indomitable spirit
Russell, and Sam Mcphetres;
in leading and protecting the
archeologists Marilyn Swift
remaining Japanese civilians
and Randy Harper; Nick
and soldiers in what was a lost
Nishikawa, general manager,
cause; his dogged persistence
Hyatt Regency Saipan; Willie
in fulfilling his mission despite
and Ayako Matsumoto of the
the odds and his courage
Japanese Society; Frances
that earned the awe of the
Tenorio Demapan and Priscilla
Americans.
Tenorio of Joeten Enterprises.
These are clearly translated
The latest addition to
onto the big screen in the
World War II classics and
film adaptation of Don Jones’
documentaries, “Oba: The Last
book “Oba: The Last Samurai”
Samurai” offers a different
with its premiere on Saipan on
perspective of the war, giving
Jan. 25 where a fully packed
credit to the heroism of Oba.
theater greeted the visiting
Despite dissidents in his
actors and director with a
team wanting revenge against
standing ovation.
the Americans for the deaths
Over 200 guests —
of their loved ones, Oba
government officials,
pursued a different path — the
educators, business owners,
road to peace — less deaths
local and foreign media
for the surviving civilians and
representatives — welcome
soldiers and opportunity to
Captain Oba-incarnate Yutaka
return to Japan.
Takenouchi, who took the role
As Oba hands over his
of Oba; Hideyuki Hirayama,
samurai sword to Lieutenant
director; and Takayuki Yamada,
Colonel Howard G. Kurgis, he
fellow actor, among other
is convinced that his mission
production crew from Japan.
is over — lives have been
The guests include the
saved that would have been
islands’ A List like Gov.
wasted in gunfire or in self-
Benigno Fitial; MVA Chair
afflicted violence.
ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA, SAIPAN. From left, Takayuki Yamada, Yutaka Takenouchi and Hideyuki Hirayama pose for a group photo prior to the screening of “Oba: The Last Samurai.”
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Changing of the guards, imminent? TEXT BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR AND PHOTOS BY RUDY ARMENTA
READY, SET, SWIM. Triathletes settle at the beach getting ready to compete in XTERRA 2010.
FINALLY, VICTORY! Sam Gardner is seen celebrating as he crossed the finish line of Tagaman 2010 to complete a PIC double.
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HE RACE IS ON AS SAIPAN gears up for another edition of the grueling XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman on March 12 and March 19 respectively. Expect the triathletes to compete 110% for these much-awaited sports events of the year on island. According to Wolf Mojica, organizer, Taga Inc., a total of 125 athletes are coming for XTERRA Saipan and 150 athletes for TAGAMAN. He says, “We have over 60 participants from Korea for Tagaman. We have participants from Japan, Germany, and Guam also registered for Tagaman with a few locals (from Saipan) already registered.”
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The pool of triathletes is made even more mixed with triathletes coming from Austria, mainland United States, Brazil, Canada, and Japan. Mojica confirms, “For XTERRA, we have Carina Wasle (Austria) and Suzie Snyder (US), and some up-and-coming pro triathletes who participated in the World Championships in Maui in October 2010 who will be doing the PIC double.” He adds that they are also expecting participants from Brazil, Canada, and Japan including a popular Japanese singer and actor — Masahiko Kondo — who will be figuring prominently in the Tagaman race.
THIS IS FAMILIAR. Renata Bucher shows her mastery of XTERRA Saipan by crossing the finish line first for the sixth consecutive time. To date, Sam Gardner, Renata Bucher, and Mike Vine, three of the top triathletes competing in the races, are all ready to come back to Saipan in March. With Gardner and Bucher returning, expect the two champions to not give up their crowns easily. And defend their crowns they must as other equally talented triathletes are out to give them a serious competition this year. Vine is looking forward to graduating from a bridesmaid finish to Gardner. In 2010, victory was within grasp if not for a mechanical problem. This time, Vine hopes victory will no longer elude him. “I did have a mechanical (problem) last year with my derailleur spring breaking and it could have cost me the win,” says Vine. Meanwhile, Gardner is still in good shape and in high spirits heading to XTERRA Philippines the week before XTERRA Saipan. Gardener confirms with Beach Road Magazine that he is racing in XTERRA Philippines, XTERRA Saipan, and Tagaman. In his facebook account, Gardner posts that his 2011 season started well with a win at the Tuffman Duathlon event and he is upbeat heading to the Philippines. Prior to winning the duathlon, Gardner trained in the mountains in Gran Canaria. He tells Beach Road Magazine, “I am cycling and swimming faster than this time last year.” In the women’s division, six-time XTERRA Saipan champion Renata Bucher of Switzerland says she booked a flight to Saipan as her Christmas present. “The thought to be on the island, in the sun, on the beach with friends keeps me motivated to keep training well. It will be good competition for sure but it is not all about racing!”
IN GOOD COMPANY. Kai Staal, second left, and Russ Quinn, third, pose with visiting international triathletes at the start of the Tagaman race in 2010. Bucher is right. It will be an interesting race as she will be competing against Wasle, Snyder, Carey, among other physically fit triathletes. Saipan’s Carey has a good chance at winning the title on her home turf. She won XTERRA Japan two consecutive times and has placed well in both XTERRA and Tagaman. She also improved her standing in the XTERRA World in Maui last year. To prepare her for the tournaments Carey is training in Australia with Coach Col Stewart — renowned coach of Olympians — for the string of races she would be participating in 2011.
Although there’s a possibility that Bucher and Gardner may successfully defend their crowns given their fitness this year, there’s also a possibility that XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman may crown new winners this year. Vine is still in the hunt for the championship trophy as does Carey who has improved a lot last year. Whoever wins the trophy maybe icing on the cake. Perhaps the changing of the guards is imminent. But for the athletes who have been racing for so many years, it is keeping fit and going through that adrenaline rush during competition that draw them to the races year after year.
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SPORTS PAGE
SPORTS PROFILES
Meet the contenders BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
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FAVORITE XTERRA DESTINATION, Saipan has attracted participation of some of the world’s best athletes from the mainland United States, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, among others. This year will not be any different. Despite financial challenges in organizing the event, the island community is once again hosting the athletes during the Saipan Sportsfest 2011 with Sam Gardner, Renata Bucher, Mike Vine, Carina Wasle, and Suzie Snyder confirming attendance. Some international and local contenders in XTERRA Saipan 2011 are —
Sam Gardner Surrey, Great Britain www.samgardner.com Returning XTERRA Saipan champion 2010: XTERRA Saipan and TAGAMAN Champion 2009: XTERRA Saipan, 1st; XTERRA Guam 1st; TAGAMAN, 2nd; PIC double ; XTERRA Japan, 1st; XTERRA Italy/ETU European Cross Champs, 11th; XTERRA Malaysia, 3rd; XTERRA European Championships (Austria), 3rd; XTERRA Czech Republic, 4th; XTERRA US North East Cup Vermont, 4th
2008: XTERRA Japan, 1st; XTERRA UK, 6th; XTERRA France, 7th; XTERRA Italy, 9th; XTERRA Austria, 10th; XTERRA US Championships, 11th; 2007: XTERRA Guam, 2nd; XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; TAGAMAN, 3rd; XTERRA Denmark, 7th; XTERRA Austria, 5th; XTERRA Germany 14th; XTERRA UK, 9th; XTERRA US Champs Tahoe, 14th; XTERRA World Championships Maui, 14th; European series, 7th.
Renata Bucher Lucerne, Switzerland www.renatabucher.com Switzerland Has won 21 XTERRA Championship races in 11 countries Ranked 3rd in 2010 XTERRA US Pro Series Ranked 2nd in 2010 XTERRA European Tour 2010: Won five races — XTERRA Saipan (sixtime champion); PIC Double; XTERRA Guam; XTERRA Portugal; XTERRA South Central Championship; XTERRA East Championships; XTERRA Czech; XTERRA European Championship (Italy), 2nd; XTERRA France, 2nd; XTERRA Switzerland, 2nd; 2009: Won XTERRA Saipan for 5th straight year, TAGAMAN and PIC Double Award; Won XTERRA Malaysia, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Northeast Cup, XTERRA Eropean Championship (Austria) and Euro Tour;
2008: Won XTERRA Saipan, TAGAMAN, and PIC Double Award; XTERRA Italy, 2ns; XTERRA France-Auron, champion; XTERRA Austria, second; XTERRA France-Mondelieu, champion; third straight Euro Tour title; XTERRA Japan, champion; XTERRA USA, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 4th 2007: XTERRA Saipan, champion. Sidelined by injuries for the rest of the year. 2006: Champion in XTERRA Saipan, XTERRA France, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Spain, and XTERRA UK; second straight XTERRA European title; TAGAMAN, 4th 2005: Champion in XTERRA Saipan, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Austria, XTERRA European Tour; XTERRA Italy, 3rd; XTERRA Spain, 2nd; XTERRA World Championships Maui, 4th. 2004: XTERRA Germany, 9th. First year in the XTERRA series.
Mieko Motoyoshi Carey Saipan, CNMI, USA Has been racing XTERRA since 2006 2010: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; XTERRA Japan, champion; 2009: XTERRA Saipan, 4th; XTERRA Japan, champion; XTERRA Malaysia, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 18th
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2008: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 30-34 division, 3rd
Mike Vine Alberta, Canada mikevine.athletesjournal.com 2010: XTERRA Saipan and TAGAMAN, 2nd; XTERRA Canada, 2nd; 2009: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; West Cup, 4th; Midwest Cup, 2nd; Southeast Cup, 3rd; XTERRA Malaysia, champion; Atlantic & South Central Cups, 4th; Mountain Cup, 2nd; USA Championships, 4th; XTERRA World Championships, 12th 2008: XTERRA USA Championship champion; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 4th 2007: XTERRA Brazil, champion; Temecula, 2nd; Bama, 4th; East Championship, 3rd; USA Championship, 2nd; Pro Series, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 8th.
2006: XTERRA Mexico, 2nd; XTERRA Mountain Championship, champion; XTERRA USA Championship, 2nd; XTERRA UK, 14th; Temecula, 7th; Alabama, 14th. 2005: XTERRA World Championship, 4th; Tahoe, 3rd; XTERRA Pro Series, 2nd; Finished in the top three in 14 consecutive pro tour races encompassing the entire 2000 XTERRA America Tour and first three races of the 2001. 2002: XTERRA Saipan Champion
Carina Wasle Kundl, Austria Ranked fourth in Final 2010 XTERRA European Tour Fifth year on the tour 2010: XTERRA Portugal, 4th; European Championship in Italy, 4th; XTERRA France, 3rd; XTERRA Czech, 5th; XTERRA USA Championship, 1Oth. 2009: XTERRA Italy, 6th; XTERRA Czech, champion; XTERRA Germany, 7th; XTERRA Austria, 2nd; XTERRA USA Champs, 4th
2007: XTERRA Italy, 2nd; XTERRA Denmark, 4th; XTERRA Austria, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion; XTERRA World Championship, 10th 2006: XTERRA Czech, 2nd; XTERRA Spain, 2nd; XTERRA Denmark, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion 2005: XTERRA Austria, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion; XTERRA European Tour, 7th
2008: XTERRA Italy, 3rd; XTERRA Czech, champion; XTERRA France-Auron, 3rd; XTERRA France-Mondelieu, 2nd; XTERRA European Tour, 2nd; XTERRA USA Championship, 3rd; XTERRA Worlds, 8th.
Suzie Snyder Stafford, Vermont, USA Ranked 12th in 2010 XTERRA US Pro Series 2010: XTERRA Mountain Championship, 5th; XTERRA USA Championship, 9th Won the 20-24 division XTERRA World Title in 2004 and 2006; Four-time XTERRA age group National Champion Photo by David Ames
XTERRA World Tour - 2011 Calendar February 26: XTERRA South Africa Championship, Grabouw, Western Cape; March 6: XTERRA Philippines Championship, Cebu; March 12: XTERRA Saipan Championship; April 9: XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua; May 29: XTERRA Italy Championship, Orosei, Sardinia; June 11: XTERRA Brazil Championship, Manaus, Amazon; June 25: XTERRA Austria Championship, Volkermarkt, Carinthia; July 10: XTERRA France Championship, Xonrupt – Alsace; August 6: XTERRA Mexico Championship, Tapalpa, Jalisco; August 13: XTERRA Czech Championship, Spindleruv Mlyn; August 20: XTERRA Germany - European Championship, Zittau; August 27: XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma; September 4: XTERRA Canada Championship, Whistler; September 10: XTERRA Switzerland Championship, Prangins; September 24: XTERRA USA Championship, Ogden/Snowbasin, UT; October 23: XTERRA World Championship, Maui
Source: www.xterraplanet.com
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CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD
PHOTOGRAPHERS UNITE. Some photographers on island pose for a picture during the group’s first meeting.
FALL IN LINE. Island residents line up for the premiere of “Oba: The Last Samurai” at the Hollywood Theaters on Jan 31.
‘WE LOVE OUR SHIRTS!’ Supporters don their favorite shirts during Power 99’s party at the Paseo de Marianas.
SWEET TREAT. Students raise their ice cream
coupons distributed by Power 99 during its party at Paseo de Marianas.
POWER 99 MOVES TO PASEO. Employees of
Transpacific International Inc. gather for a group photo during the bienvenida party for Power 99 at its Paseo de Marianas new office.
BUILDING MY SANDCASTLE. GONG XI FA CAI. Hapi Gabriel joins friends during
the Chinese community’s celebration of the Year of the Rabbit at the Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan on Feb. 5.
A young boy enjoys his time playing with sand at Micro Beach.
Beach Road Magazine is accepting photo contributions from the community for FREE. Kindly e-mail the photos with captions identifying the people in the photo from left to right position, to reporter2@glimpsesofguam.com. For photos to appear in the coming issue, due to limited slots, we encourage submissions on or before the 15th of every month.
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YEAR OF THE RABBIT. Jerry Tan is flanked by friends during the celebration of the Chinese new year at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN...RACING. Local gals ride fast and have fun racing.
BATTLE OF THE BULGE. Employees of Transpacific International Inc.
sign up for the big challenge.
MAGNIFIQUE. Archaeologists
Randy Harper, Marilyn Swift, and Prof. Sam McPhetres watch the premiere of “Oba: The Last Samurai” at the Hollywood Theaters on Saipan. The movie was officially released in Japan on Feb. 11.
BOOK SIGNING. Don Farrell talks to well wishers during the book signing on the occasion of “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” book launch.
FREE SMILES. SDA Clinic holds “Give Kids a Smile” Day on Feb. 4.
LET’S CELEBRATE. Atsuko Ek and Judy Chapla celebrate with Tammy James aboard Jade Lady II on the occasion of Tammy’s 50th birthday.
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HEALTH WATCH
Fit for Two
Strengthen your muscles and your relationship by exercising together BY CARMEN ROJAS
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S A MARRIED COUPLE OF SPORTS-CRAZED FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS, we are often asked to share some of our secrets to healthy living. How do we find the time to exercise in combination with a growing family and busy careers? How do we eat healthy and keep our kids happy? With differing fitness levels, how do we exercise together? Read on for the answers to these questions and more.
Finding the time
Ronnie: I cook from time to time
Carmen: ‘Get it in where it fits’
and I have gotten pretty good on the grill. Time is the tough part, so I like to marinate meats in advance and grill veggies when I can. Salads are quick and easy things to do too. I can put almost any meat on the right plate of veggies, add some dressing, and we are good to go with a low-fat,
in is my motto. Lately, my work schedule is quite varied and my routine consists of carting kids around. What works for me is to do the little things. I park in the back, take the stairs when I can, park at one end of the mall and walk to the other and back — things like that. My current fitness goal is to lose some post baby weight, so this works for me.
Ronnie: I stick to a running regimen. I try to get around 10 miles per week in. And that’s broken up over three to four running sessions per week. I try to push myself and vary the length and intensity of the runs so that I don’t get bored or overwork my muscles. Rest is also a big factor for me. Being in the military, it is important to be ready whenever duty calls and if I am hurt or otherwise not able to respond, that’s a big problem.
Healthy Eating Carmen: I do most of the cooking at our house and it helps to plan ahead. We have found that by sitting down and planning meals in advance we minimize the mealtime battles by giving our four-year-old healthy choices. 20
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low-calorie meal.
Carmen: Yeah, but what about lunch? For me, it’s hard to go to lunch with co-workers, or grab a quick bite and keep it healthy. What often works best is to eat with at least one “diet buddy.” It’s either a co-worker that I know is trying to lose weight, or one that is like-minded in approach to eating habits. We usually help each other out when it comes to resisting temptations and looking for the menu no-no’s. Ronnie: Eating on the base is tough because, you either eat at the galley, in which case you have no control over what is served and how it is prepared, or you eat at one of the fast food restaurants. The best thing I do is bring my own lunch. If I can’t resist the urge to go out with friends, I try to have a protein shake or some water so I am not as hungry when we get there. The least I can do is portion control.
Working out together Carmen: I like working out together because our strengths and weaknesses help each other out. Obviously, he is stronger than me but I tend to have higher stamina and flexibility. And with my track and field background I can come up with fun partner stuff to do together. We run together sometimes and we like to take the bikes out. Since Ronnie is stronger than I am, he usually gets to pull the buggy with one of the kids in it. We like playing tennis and other sports together too. I am not afraid of the gym, so we go tear up some iron together.
Ronnie: At first I didn’t like working out together because I felt like
We enjoy each other’s challenges and successes, and inspire each
she made me look bad. But I started to like showing off what my
other beyond our personal failures. We don’t let ego get in the way
wife can do, and she does come up with some fun exercises to do.
of health and we are stronger and happier for it.
The Navy has trained me with some cool exercises too, and it gives me the rare opportunity to tell her what to do! In this house, fitness is a way of life not just an exercise. It has helped us be stronger as individuals and stronger as a couple.
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HOROSCOPE
ARIES: You’re in an excellent position to adapt and excel. Even if you’re asked to pick up the pace considerably, you can turn this time challenge into an opportunity to impress. Streamline your tasks and focus only on the essentials, that way you’ll be able to avoid distractions and make some speedy progress. TAURUS:
LEO: New projects have had a more confusing effect on your life than you expected, but clarity is just a matter of getting a handle on scheduling and other details. In a few days, your vision will start to become more vivid. Scary walls are breaking down -and what you used to think were problems will reveal themselves to actually be some intriguing new puzzles to solve. You’ll start seeing everything in a more positive light (see how easy it is?!) and will be feeling content.
Accepting the way things are (instead of the way you want them to be) is wise this month. Even if every little detail doesn’t quite add up, your overall plan will work out well. So don’t let yourself get stressed out by missing people or uncertain information. You’ll get a lot more accomplished if you just accept things the way they are and start working with what you have. Friends will be open to filling in the holes and helping you patch together enough of a solution to keep you busy for a while. A romantic prospect needs some encouragement, so smile more often!
VIRGO: There are a whole lot of exciting possibilities in your life right now -- and a new relationship is starting to gain momentum. Just be extra careful not to let your guard down -when it comes to a tantalizing new opportunity, a healthy dose of skepticism is warranted. There could be a big problem, but you will have to rely on your own judgment on this one -other people aren’t in a position to give you the advice you need, so don’t even bother to ask.
you’re on starts to move more and more steeply uphilL this month, keep your chin up. First of all, every incline has a decline, so you’ll soon have your chance to relax again. Secondly, you have all the energy you need to get to the top today -- without a doubt. Keep in mind that the payoff once you get to the top will be bigger than you even dare let yourself hope. Let that fact simmer in your mind and encourage you to keep on keepin’ on!
It’s good that you look so fabulous in black, because you’ll be asked to play judge over and over again. To be true to your role, stay objective and ask everyone involved to stick to the facts. Don’t worry if emotions still find a way to creep in here or there -- if tempers flare, you can easily appease the people who are upset (and they will hold you in high esteem for doing so). Despite feeling like you’re under a very bright spotlight, you are the one who holds all the power.
GEMINI: As the path
CANCER:
Something big is coming -- are you ready? Preparation is a big theme, and you’d be wise to double-check your finances. Look for opportunities in travel -- do you have all your shots? Is your passport valid? There are clues ranging from romantic to intimidating, and by the end of the day you will probably have enough information to make an educated guess. Things are getting exciting, and you are more ready than ever for a big change.
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LIBRA:
SCORPIO:
Right now is a great time for you to take a roll call of your people and an inventory of what you need for your home. The goal here is to create a cozier, more intimate area of your life. Investing in ways to make your home more comfortable is a great first step toward creating a sanctuary where you can really relax with the people you love. Ask for input from your friends and family -- they have some great ideas for how to make the transformation you’re looking for.
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SAGITTARIUS: Flexing your muscles would do you some good, so put on some comfortable clothes and don’t forget your warm up stretches! There’s a strong air of possibility around you -- circumstances beyond your control will put you in the middle of the action, and that means you’ll have some insight that others would give their right arm for. Don’t hesitate to use your knowledge. Respect other people, but trust that they want your success just as much as you do. CAPRICORN:
Every once in a while you get a sudden warm feeling about your life. It’s like the universe is giving you a reassuring hug right now, reminding you that you are special. Take this feeling for the gift it is and don’t shrug it off -- a family member needs you to be at your best, and unless you truly understand that you are in the right place in your life, you won’t be able to give them the attention they need. Helping them will create great happiness.
AQUARIUS: It will be extremely easy to make connections in all areas of your life. Look closely and you’ll find common elements in your job, personal life, family and the outside world. Make the most of these overlapping ideas, because they could let you cover a lot more ground in a lot less time. Progress is your focus right now, and you have everything you need at your disposal. All you have to do is put the pieces together and you’ll be off and running! PISCES: You’ve been on an emotional roller coaster lately, and you’ve had all the fun you can stand with trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. Enough. Just for the next couple of days, stop pushing. Instead, do some ‘surfing’ -- let the universe take the wheel, and see what happens.