November 2015

Official Publication of

NOVEMBER 2015 NEWTRITION

QUICK FAST IN A HURRY Out with the old and in with the NEW fast food trends

→ By Cherilyn Wilson

PUB RUN = PUB FUN! Start with a Run, End with a Beer

→ By Paul Hutzler

A GREAT LOOKING 6-PACK

Rahr & Sons knows to get it from Pollock

→ By Cherilyn Wilson

GADGETS, GEAR & UNSOLICITED ADVICE

HELLO WINTER!

Will we be running in the rain?

→ By Sharon Lindberg

DOC IN THE BOX

SKIP TO MY LOU LAST MONTH Skip the Flu this month

→ By Holly Johnson, M.D.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

SHOE FLY DON’T BOTHER ME! Holiday Travel: How will YOU pack on the extra lbs? → By Chief Running Officer, Eric Lindberg

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f you keep up with us, even just a little bit, then you know we produce incredible events for our amazing clients all over this great country. And if you know me, even just a little bit, then you know I am a runner.

When I travel, I love to run — especially in cities where I have never been. A run allows me to really see the city and helps a lot with jet lag. Check out some of our past issues and our Jaunt Junkie column. The OYL! staff and I write about some great running routes/trails in the places we visit.

Traveling as a runner, however, is getting more difficult. Is it unusual for a guy to pack so many pairs of shoes? One pair for work, one for casual and of course, the runners. On my most recent trip, a large amount of rain was in the forecast so I had my rain boots with me too!

That’s four pairs of size 11’s to cram into a carry-on. Add San Francisco & Ultra Marathon Man to that your clothes, zip ties, and (Jaunt Junkie May 2014)

Haleakala Volcano (Jaunt Junkie September 2013 )

You could carry on $100 of new merchandise!

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WHO’S SHOUTING “On Your Left!”?

OWNERS & EDITORS IN CHIEF

// Do you always bring your running shoes on business trips?

Eric Lindberg ericl@oylmarketing.com

Sharon Lindberg sharonl@oylmarketing.com

// What solutions do you use to avoid checking your bag (assuming you have packed your running shoes)?

WRITING & EDITING

Cherilyn Wilson cherilynw@oylmarketing.com

CONTRIBUTORS

// What is your dream running vacation?

Paul Hutzler paulh@oylmarketing.com

We will share the responses and tips in next month’s issue and everyone who sends in a response is entered to win at $100 gift card from Academy Sports & Outdoors!

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duct tape and it’s, “Hello baggage fees!” extra pat-downs from TSA officers!

So, for all you road warrior business travelers/runners, you are not only supporting a healthy lifestyle but also supporting the economy every time you swipe that credit card at the kiosk for $25 (or more) to check your running shoes. With that said, I have some questions for you.

Please tweet or facebook your responses to us.

NEWTRITION

QUICK FAST IN A HURRY

Out with the old and in with the NEW Fast Food Trends → By Cherilyn Wilson

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UPCOMING EVENTS

p next: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and another 365 day “reset” button hit at 12:00 AM, January 1st, 2016. The race is on. Go! As planning for these holidays signals the end of old and ringing in of new, we see tradition meet NEWtrition.

One of the predicted trends of 2015 was just picking up speed in the final stretch and is predicted to only gain momentum next year. Awesome, because we love fast stuff, am I right? We are a busy society without time to waste! The faster we can get it, the better. Grab the PR, take the fast lane, the quicker line, the speedier service, the microwave, 3-minute abs, pay at the pump, pay with your phone, order ahead, fiber connections, 23 Mbits/s downloads, and abbreviations like “etc.” because we don’t have time to go on and on with such lists now do we? We want results fast. We want information faster. We can’t be inconvenienced. We’ve got stuff to do!

And to eat.

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So get your grocery shopping done after the kids are asleep, before your morning workout, or from your desk as you woof down your nuked Lean Cuisine alfredo something-or-other because who has time to go out on lunch break?

“Based on new research, BI Intelligence predicts that by 2018, online grocery sales will grow at a compound annual rate of 21.1 percent, reaching nearly $18 billion by the end of the forecast period.

[2] For comparison, off-line grocery sales are projected to rise by 3.1 percent annually during the same period.”

– Angela Fernandez, FoodSafetyMagazine.com

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“Simplify your life… save time for what you love.”

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Amazon also offers an online grocery store while Tom Thumb, Albertson’s and WalMart are expanding their services in some cities as the busy but tech savvy shoppers increase.

But even though we want to save time and do things more quickly, consumers are becoming more health conscious and are concerned about processed and fast foods. They not only want the convenience of buying their groceries online, they are also demanding more access to what it is they are buying.

“Mobile devices make it possible to research a product from anywhere and consumers take advantage of this unprecedented access to information to make better decisions about the foods they eat. The hyperconnected grocery shopper scanning barcodes with her phone at the store looking up nutritional information, looking up brand/product information or watching product videos makes up the majority (68%), according to the 2015 NinthDecimal Mobile Audience Insight Report. More than half of all adult cellphone owners (52%) use their devices while in a → CONTINUED

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NEWTRITION store to get help with purchasing decisions, according to research from the Pew American & Internet Life Project.[1] Within the last decade, there’s no question that consumer attitudes and paths to purchase have changed significantly. We’ve moved from simply buying what was available at the store to the desire for greater validation of product ingredients, allergens and other information about products prior to purchase.”

Apps for your smartphone worth a sniff and a squeeze: HealthyFood Switch, Fooducate and Shopwell

FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

UPCOMING EVENTS

The expression is, “Eat, Drink & Be Merry”, not, “Cook, Drink, Clean, Drink more, Run around with your head cutoff & Be a Grinch”. So take the heavy lifting out of the kitchen, get out and enjoy some backyard football or a leaf-crushing run instead.

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Here are some places you’ll be thankful for. // Central Market: Our favorite place To-Go! FEAST your eyes on their holiday helper helpings HERE and place your order for your easiest, most enjoyable Thanksgiving yet! // Pecan Lodge: Smoked turkey or smoked ham with apricot molasses glaze, and then some! // Honey Baked Ham: Dallas, Mesquite, Plano, Lewisville, Hurst, Arlington // Clay Pigeon Food and Drink: Turkey-to-Go or Honey Glazed Pit Ham plus all the sides and desserts. “This year impress family and guests with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner made entirely from scratch — without any heavy lifting in the kitchen.”

(All orders must be placed by 5:00 PM Monday the 16th and picked up at Clay Pigeon Restaurant no later than 8:00 PM Wednesday the 25th.)

Now you can’t say, “I don’t have time to workout.”

Instead say, “Please pass the organic sweet potatoes,” and “Thanks!”

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Pub Run = Pub Fun! START WITH A RUN, END WITH A BEER → By Paul Hutzler

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he Pub Run Series is growing up and going to be three years old in January 2016! With an average

monthly attendance of 40 runners, 22 different Pub locations and brewery visits, over 70 miles of pavement and trails under its belt, you are missing out if you haven’t joined us yet on a Third and Thirstiest Thursday of the month for a Pub Run.

Why Pub Run? → Accountability. Meet new friends, become a regular, we’ll be watching for you! → Discover new areas of Dallas. There is no better way to do this than to allow us to give you a tour on your feet! → The rewards program should be plenty of motivation. → The beer at the finish.

Pre-register online for $10 or at the door on event day for $15.

The Pub Run Rewards Program Work up to these rewards as you attend each run! → (1 RUN) $10 OFF a RunOn! Purchase → (3 RUNS) RunOn! Mesh Recycling Grocery Bag → (6 RUNS) FREE RACE ENTRY to an OYL! Event

→ (9 RUNS) The Yearly Pub Run Shirt → (12 RUNS) Brand new Asics Shoes

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NOVEMBER 19TH AT TEXAS ALE PROJECT

Texas Ale Project is the first brewery to be built from the ground up in the City of Dallas since the late 1800s.That’s over 120 years, folks. They have worked very hard to get where they are today, and are proud to introduce their ales to you.

What to Expect → A pace guided route along the Continental Pedestrian Bridge and Trinity River → An all-out true American craft beer experience.

→ T.A.P.’s mastery of multi-step mashing brewing methods combined with a thoughtful selection of the highest quality ingredients-- well balanced beer from start to finish. → Oh… and EXPECT the FIRST BEER TO BE ON US! Choose From any of the T.A.P. beers listed below.

TEXAS ALE PROJECT BEER LIST

If you have already run with us to the pub, bring a new friend with you that has never come to a Pub Run and we’ll give you a make-up run credited to your rewards program.

A Great Looking 6-pack Rahr & Sons knows to get it from Pollock → By Cherilyn Wilson

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ear after year, the Rahr Oktoberfest 5K offers participants the perfect package, complete with an exclusive beer belly division; the most popular race shirts, commemorative finisher’s pint, awesome medals, fast course, and the most festive post-race party this side of Munich. So when we think of perfect packaging, we recognize presenting sponsor, Pollock, as a cut above.

Pollock helped make the great 5K race happen, but what does a packaging supply company have to do with your Buffalo Butt?

As with forming great abs, packing your beautiful Rahr brews doesn’t just happen overnight, but with the help of Pollock’s problem solvers, it practically does.

They worked with the brewery to customize the best

system and designed equipment which erects and expands the cardboard carrier, the insertion of the 6 bottled and capped beers, or in the case of the cases, the additional automated steps of closing and sealing the custom boxes. The only manpower left needed to get them within your reach is to muscle the pretty packages onto the truck. Pollock provides everything your business needs to get your products where they are going. With their automated solutions, along with custom packaging design and box printing, Rahr can ship more efficiently, display better, and save money.

Susan Hatfield of Pollock brought her whole family out to participate in the race in support of the company’s great sponsorship, of Rahr & Sons Brewery, and of living an active lifestyle. She explains how Pollock is very flexible because they just love providing their customers with solutions and reminds us that Pollock offers tailored one-on-one consulting, supplies for every corner of the workplace and office supplies, from facilities cleaning and management to packaging resources, equipment and custom corrugated packaging/supplies.

Pollock’s slogan, “We make solved happen,” means they source, supply and solve the biggest challenges for the people managing the places, maintaining the spaces and shipping the things that make business work. They’ll roll up their sleeves and work out the kinks like a gym rat would workout the abdominals.

Learn more about how Pollock can make solved happen for your company.

Schedule a free consultation – 800.843.7320 or info@pollock.com

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HELLO, WINTER!

Will we be running in the rain? → By Sharon Lindberg

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t’s that time of year; fall, and soon, winter.

In between the holi-daze (yes, DAZE) of overstuffing ourselves on Thanksgiving and ringing in the new year, we’ll be logging miles for goal races, PR’s, marathons, halfs and for simple fitness too.

Warm sunny days are long gone. It is time for the much anticipated cooler ‘running weather’ but if you’re like me, running in the rain is not a favorite.

Mother Nature is under no one’s control, so when you are facing a run in the rain, you may as well get prepped so you can enjoy it. Otherwise, stay home with a warm fire and a cup of hot coffee or tea; stay off facebook (nobody wants to hear your complaints about how rainy it is, how humid it is, or how cold because they probably also heard about how hot it was all summer long too. We know!

We know!).

The weather is not always perfect. A runner goes out into the elements and gets used to it. Embrace it. Last month, I took a much needed vacation to Cabo San Lucas and though it rained one day, I was prepared and properly dressed for it and enjoyed a refreshing (and cooler than normal) run in paradise.

So get geared up and get out there!

TOP 3 GEAR FOR RUNNIN’ IN THE RAIN

A hat is a must! There is nothing better than having your head, face and eyes covered from the rain. Look for a lighter weight cap, but one that will fit you well.

Traditional running hats work but why not have some fun with a different style like a trucker cap? Check out this one by the North Face.

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A waterproof, lightweight jacket for sure. Don’t skimp on this.

Get a jacket that is water- proof, not “water resistant”, but waterproof.

Luckily, there are many brands offering breathable, light and waterproof jackets these days so shop around.

Here are a couple favorites from this 2015 fall/winter collection:

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// Women’s R Gear Weather the Storm Jacket // Men’s Brooks Seattle Shell Running Jacket “Fair weather runner no more!” With running shoes that combine lightweight materials, and GORETEX® protection, you can splash through the puddles. Check out the Brooks Ghosts GTX (version 7 or current version).

A running shoe with balance, cushion, but is waterproof too! Splish splash away!

Happy Running Everyone!

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ARE YOU AN ACTIVE ADVANTAGE MEMBER YET? More motivating benefits have just been added → By Cherilyn Wilson

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n addition to saving money on your favorite activities, ACTIVE Network® has launched several new benefits that offer ACTIVE Advantage members access to deep travel discounts, exclusive deals and free products and services that can add up to hundreds of dollars in savings going into each new year. ACTIVE Advantage is the premium consumer membership program of ACTIVE Network — created to reward its members with reduced registration fees for events and activities as well the opportunity to benefit from a myriad of savings and discounts. My favorites; $30 off certain event photos and 5th race is FREE! (Seriously! A 5th ACTIVE.com qualified event or activity registration for free each year enrolled as an ACTIVE Advantage member — up to $65 value, so that makes your membership basically free.)

Beyond my own preferences, ACTIVE has also recently added the following member-only advantages;

FREE, ONE-YEAR MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION. Members can freely enroll in a one-year magazine subscription valued at as much as $50, from 14 top publications focused on running, health, fitness and more.

DEEP TRAVEL DISCOUNTS USING TREBECA, a leading member-based, discount travel site for hotels, car rentals, cruise deals and more — with no booking fees. These travel deals are typically 10-15% better than major travel sites!

// Free All Trails Pro membership ($50 value)

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VIP-ONLY ACTIVE NETWORK CUSTOMER SUPPORT NUMBER JUST FOR YOU. Cut to the front of the line if you call ACTIVE about your event registration or if you prefer to call ACTIVE to redeem your ACTIVE Advantage discounts. (Ask about your early or access to America’s hottest competitive events too… even if you’ve heard they’ve sold out.)

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THINGS FINALLY GOT WEIRD → By Cherilyn Wilson

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eople from Texas know Whatever you call it, I call it Austin’s tagline is, “Keep awesome. You can’t get lost and, Austin Weird.” But most with the exception of a short stretch people I talked to had a line or two as you head east toward I-35 in of their own when expressing how order to cross the water and come weird it was that I had never been back on the other side of the water, to and had not run in the you’re safely surrounded by other great city of Austin. walkers, joggers, runners, If you live there, you’ve dogs and beach cruisin’ bike already experienced it. dudes and dames. You are Otherwise it would be like led right into all the hot parks living in Dallas and never like Zilker Park where you can having run around White rent paddleboards or take the Rock Lake. Or like living in kiddos on the train ride, and Beantown but never having to the once sacred Barton seen Boston from the Back Springs where you can take a Bay along the esplanade. warm dip!

If, like me, however, you The entire trail surface is haven’t been to Austin, you must go. mostly packed smooth soft dirt, There are beautiful hotels sitting right at complimented at times with pavement the running path; The Ann and Roy Butler “Belting It Out” is an artistic and, of course, the newly completed installation created by Hike-and-Bike Trail, named for a former steel boardwalk portion guiding you Austin mayor and his wife. Though some Ken Little which dresses out over the shoreline for outstanding the boardwalk with 36 cast of these luxury hotels come complete views of the tall city buildings you bronze, western-style belts with palm trees and kayaks on the river’s integrated into the railings. forgot you were running among. Last edge, (it’s the freakin’ Colorado River, year, the boardwalk portion completed Song lyrics from well-known Texas singers and songwriters the 10-mile loop. seriously, I never even realized that are embossed on each belt. ­— weird!), even the lowest priced hotel It’s just a drive from practically st just down South 1 Street (Extended everywhere in Texas. Stay one night.

Stay Hotel) is a safe, easy walk past the Performing Run on Sunday and then sit your wildly weird and Arts Center to the trail where you’ll run shoulder to tired butt down on the patio of CRÚ on 2nd Street for shoulder with the winding waterway for 3, 6, 8 or 10 a wine bar brunch of scallops, shrimp, steak & eggs miles. or crab benedict with breakfast carb-replenishing Some still call it Town Lake, but apparently the potatoes and bottomless mimosas made with vintage name was changed back in 2007 after the death of champagne and fresh squeezed oranges. former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson (born Claudia “Weird is a side effect of awesome. “ Taylor and married Lyndon B. Johnson in 1934).

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aving great cities back up our active goals is something BIG to be thankful for, and incredible sponsors and vendors are all the gravy! For this month’s Fist Bumps & High Fives column, we would like to pass huge helpings of thanks across the board, across the table, and across street! We look forward to a new year of strong relationships, fit business fits, and stout stouts!

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SKIP TO MY LOU LAST MONTH Skip the Flu This Month → By Holly Johnson, M.D.

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What is the flu?

ANSWER ¹ Influenza, or the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that hits you hard and fast, kinda like by an NFL linebacker! Hit from the blindside; one hour you are feeling pretty good, and within a few hours, Bam!, the fever (usually over 101), body aches, cough and/or sore throat kick in.

Some will have headache, red eyes, and sometimes nausea and vomiting.

(Note: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea alone is not the flu!) ¹

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How is the flu different from a common cold or a sinus infection?

ANSWER ¹ You read what the flu can do to you…flatline you in bed for a week! The common cold, however, is caused by one of a hundred other viruses. It comes on gradually, and sure, you feel tired, but not like the linebacker hit. If you get a fever, it is usually low grade. A cold lasts anywhere from 7-10 days and is self-limited, i.e. it goes away on its own. A viral upper respiratory infection (URI) will give you a scratchy throat, clear nasal congestion, stuffy ears, and a little cough. If you have URI symptoms that get worse or are not any better after a week, it may be time to check in with

your doc to make sure it isn’t a sinus infection.

Sinus infections give you pressure in your sinuses, a thick yellow or green discharge, and sometimes dental or eye pressure.

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What is bronchitis?

ANSWER ¹ Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that can cause a wet or dry cough.

Most of the time, bronchitis is also caused by a virus and it will go away on its own in one to three weeks. If you have a cough that lasts more than a couple of weeks, you develop a fever over 101, you cough up blood, or you are short of breath or wheezing, check in with your favorite doc or urgent care clinic.

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Can any of this be prevented?

ANSWER ¹ The best form of prevention is good old-fashioned hand washing. Wash your hands with soap and water or hand gels/ foams throughout the day. Especially wash after you shake hands with someone and right when you get home from being out anywhere. I mean it! When you walk in your house, hang your keys, set the groceries on the counter, get to thy sink and wash your hands! Also, like mom says, “Wash your hands before dinner!” What she → CONTINUED

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DOC IN THE BOX is saying is, “Keep your hands away from your face!” until you wash them which is another way to prevent germ spreading.

Watch yourself and be conscious of how many times a day you touch your face… whenever you wipe your nose, touch your eye, lean on your open palm, or cover your yawn with your mouth, you are creating the potential for bugs to jump into your respiratory system and plant and bloom.

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Is there a vaccine for any of this?

ANSWER ¹ There is a vaccine for influenza and everyone over the age of six months should get one every year. Flu season is here from October until May and peaks December through February. If you haven’t received your flu shot this season, it is not too late! If you have a kiddo between the ages of six months and eight years and (s)he hasn’t ever had a flu shot, (s)he might need two doses at least four weeks apart. There are several ways to get the flu vaccination but whatever way you can get it, get it! It takes two weeks for the vaccine to be effective, you need to get a new flu shot every year, and you cannot get the flu from the vaccination! ¹

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Can’t the flu be treated with medications? What about a URI or bronchitis?

ANSWER ¹ Yes, the flu can be treated with antiflu medications but ideally must be started within the first 48 hours of your symptoms. So, get a move on to your doc if you think you might have the flu. And please, don’t be offended if we ask you to wear a mask! We are only protecting you from picking up more serious complications of the flu, and protecting our other patients and ourselves when we ask you to do so. Even though the flu may go away on its own, we especially need to treat those at high risk of serious complications such as the young (less than two years old), the old (over 65), pregnant mommies, those with certain medical conditions (not limited to asthma, COPD, diabetes), and those who are really sick. If you have the flu, rest, hydrate, and stay home from school or work! You are contagious two days before your symptoms even hit you from the blindside and until you are fever free for at least 24 hours without a fever reducer.

A URI and bronchitis should be treated with fluids, rest, time, and over the counter medications as needed. The anti-flu medications will not help the common cold and neither will antibiotics.

Antibiotics are reserved for people with bacterial infections such as strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia, and sometimes bronchitis if it is not going away on its own.

Please Note: The info in this article is not a substitute for medical advice from your own physician. Dr. Johnson and OYL! are not responsible for getting you to the free flu vaccine events in your area, for telling you if you have the flu or a cold, or for writing any work or school excuses for you. Wash your hands, get vaccinated, be grateful for your health and your many blessings, and Happy Thanksgiving to ya’ll! Gobble, gobble!

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