Stride Magazine October 2012

OCTOBER 2012

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FIVE LOCAL CANCER SURVIVORS THAT KNOW THE MEANING OF THIS WORD.

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n October 1, 2010, I had major heart surgery.

On Oct. 18, after almost a month in the hospital, I was finally released, still very weak. I love haunted houses, so I was sad that I wouldn’t be able to go to any of them that year. But, on Oct. 27, nine days after getting out of the hospital, my friends tried to convince me to go to Acres of Terror. After many warnings from older and smarter people not to go, I threw all sense out the window and went to Acres of Terror… My friends can be very coercive.

I loaded up my meds and the shots I had to give myself and we took off for an adventure that is supposed to get your heart beating. (Not the best idea for somebody with a new heart.)

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EAT LIKE AN ATHLETE

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I tackled the first time through the corn maze. The wild ride on the bus didn’t faze me at all.

The haunted school didn’t raise a single hair on my neck. Right when I thought we were in the clear, we had to go through the corn maze again.

around the corner. Once my friends saw him, they took off running, forgetting that their good friend is fresh out of heart surgery. Heck, I even forgot that I just had surgery. I took off running too. My body soon reminded me that I was in no shape to run.

Now, the only thing that has ever scared me at haunted houses is the guy with the chainsaw. There’s something about the roar of the engine, the smell of the gas and the images from “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” that shake me to my very core.

As I hunched over, gasping for air, chainsaw man continued to approach. My fight or flight instinct kicked in. I knew I was in no condition to flight so I began considering my options to fight. I realized I had no strength left to fight either. I accepted my inevitable demise.

I could hear the chainsaw long before I saw it. He was getting closer. Soon I began to smell the gas. My heart began to beat alarmingly fast. Finally, that chainsaw wielding maniac came

He continued to approach. I said my prayers. He was only a couple of feet away. He stopped and looked down at me, I could see my death in his eyes. He bent down next to me

UNITED WAY

CANCER SURVIVORS

THE CONVERSATION

and, to my surprise, said, ‘Hey man, you OK?’ I finally remembered where I was.

I wasn’t in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” I was at Acres of Terror.

I brushed him away, told him, ‘I’m fine,’ and told him to go after my friends.

He left. I found myself hoping he wouldn’t have as much mercy on my friends as he did me.

I hope your October is great. I hope your Halloween is even better. Now get out there and do something. Go ahead and check out one of the haunted farms around the area. I promise the guys running the chainsaws are actually really nice.

Happy Halloween!

Andrew Jason

ANDREW JASON

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EXTENSION Julie Garden-Robinson SERVICE Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D.

COOKING 101

Julie is a professor and food and Nutrition specialist with the NDSU Extension Service

Do You Know the Rules of Microwave Cooking?

“Whose cup of water is still in the microwave?”

“Who heated chili in the microwave and didn’t clean up the mess?”

C hances are, you have run into one of these scenarios at some point.

Abandoned and splattered food aside, microwaves are nearly as common in kitchens as refrigerators.

As we reheat or cook foods in our microwave ovens, think about safety as well as convenience. In the past several years, people have been sickened severely when they haven’t properly cooked prebrowned chicken nuggets and stuffed chicken breasts.

Consumers were supposed to cook the chicken for a certain length of time and use a food thermometer to measure the temperature.

Problem is, the home cooks ignored the package instructions. None of the people who were sickened used a food thermometer and most did not follow the cooking directions.

End the frustration and enjoy cooking with these tips!

TRY ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS A “yes” means you know how to use your microwave oven for high-quality, safe food.

Do you know the wattage of your microwave oven?

Some cooking directions are based on using a microwave oven with a particular wattage. If the wattage of your microwave oven is lower than what is specified in the cooking directions, you will need to cook the food longer. (By the way, the wattage is listed in the oven door, on the back or in the owner’s manual.)

Do you read the directions before you prepare a microwaveable food?

Food companies have determined safe cooking times and power levels to assure that you will have a safe product.

Do you rotate and stir your food midway through cooking, then allow some standing time?

Hot and cold spots are common when you cook foods in a microwave oven. Stir the food midway through cooking. After cooking, allow the food to stand a couple of minutes.

Do you use a food thermometer?

Cook or reheat foods, such as meat, to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees. Measure the temperature in more than one spot.

Do you use microwave-safe materials in the microwave oven?

Styrofoam containers and plastic containers that held whipped topping or margarine are not considered microwave-safe. Some of the plastic material could migrate into the food.

Do you cover food with microwave-safe materials?

For safety, do not allow plastic wrap to touch the food. Vent a container or tent the microwave-safe plastic material over the food to hold in steam to thoroughly cook the food.

Do you immediately cook microwave-thawed meat?

Some areas of the food may have begun to cook or may have reached a temperature that promotes bacterial growth or the production of toxins.

Take the thawed food directly from the microwave oven to the grill, stove or oven.

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On average, each cake in a cup has 105 calories, 1 gram (g) of fat, 22 g of carbohydrate, 0.3 g of fiber and 185 milligrams of sodium.

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ATHLETE DAVE GUST

Hockey players are known to be tough, hardhitting folk. However, did you know that behind that tough exterior there’s a salad eating, fruit chomping guy that follows a strict diet? Dave Gust is exactly that.

He’s a Forward for the Force in his second season. Last year in 43 games he scored 14 goals and 16 assists. He will be an important asset for the Force once again. Stride caught up with him to discuss that strict diet.

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER HYDRATION

MOTIVATION POWER SNACKS Time PRE-GAME

Bagel with peanut butter.

Usually healthy restaurants where I can get subs or something like that.

My host family cooks up something good. I really like grilled like chicken and baked potatoes.

I try drinking one or two bottles of water during workouts and usually about five or six bottles of water a day. We try to stay away from sports drinks and stick strictly to water. Water is healthier than sport drinks.

The teammates push each other.

Protein shake Granola bar Peanut butter sandwich It’s mainly on us. You have to want to do it. You could eat whatever you want, but most of the guys choose healthy food in order to stay in better shape.

We all eat pasta together.

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G N I C FEN Chivalry isn’t dead, fencing isn’t either

written by:

NICK PROULX

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Fencing A relic that harkens back to outdated traditions and old countries that we Americans pride ourselves in doing away with.

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hy bother? It seems all too flashy, and I’m already busy enough managing my fantasy football team. That’s what I thought before fencing kicked my butt. I met up with the Fargo-Moorhead Fencing club to try out this sport I thought only existed for the sake of Renaissance festivals and a movie scene here or there. I walked away drenched in sweat and itching for more.

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RYLEE NELSON

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irst, it seems silly to even consider that fencing was at one time the fashion, the sport of gentlemen even. At its core, fencing is dueling; that is, two individuals put their lives on the line to settle a dispute in a bout of combat. And since it’s swordplay and not, say, pistols, where you can point at your foe and pull the trigger, you actually have to be skilled. It would also help having what the Spanish (who originated the sport) call a big ol’ set of “cojones.”

Thank goodness things have changed, or else I would have died a few times over.

For starters, nobody actually fences with “sharps” anymore, which, again, is a good thing. Contrary to what I always imagined, the protective jacket is little more than stiff fabric since the blades are blunt.

You couldn’t actually stab your opponent even if you tried, and the sport has an impressive safety record.

So I threw on a jacket, slipped on a glove and shoved a mask over my face. The maestro gave me a crash course on the en garde stance and

how to move about; I immediately regretted wearing a slim pair of designer jeans (what was I thinking). After a few jabs I was ready to pick a beef with someone, anyone, and duke it out. I got hooked up to the electronic scoring apparatus and exchanged salutes with a high school kid, thinking, “This ought to be easy enough.”

And it sure was, for him anyway.

My Jedi reflexes were no match.

I got better over time, but I can lose to kids two-thirds my age only so many times. I’ve got a new thing for my to-do list though, and I’m putting it way above golf. -nick proulx read nick’s interview with the MAESTRO

M e h t h t i w Sparring

Maestro

Enrique Alvarez YSpain; ou’re originally from Madrid, how did you end up in the

area?

I got a scholarship from NDSU, and I came here in 2006 for the electrical engineering program and graduated in 2 008. Since then I’ve been working at NDSU at the Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience.

friends enrolled in it, and we were pretty good friends in school. So I thought, “what the heck,” and I tried it and I liked it. I had the good luck of having a very good master, and we competed in national and even international events.

How big is fencing in Spain?

It’s actually the only Olympic sport with an origin in Spain, but these past Olympic games we didn’t do very well (laughs). It used to be part of Spanish culture, but it’s not anymore. It’s still there though, there’s a lot of historic fencing and a lot of historic facts, a lot of tradition.

The clubs are based on a lot of tradition too.

How did you find fencing in FargoMoorhead?

And you do this on your own time When I first started in 2008, it was and dime? pretty archaic. I came from one of Yes. We created a non-profit the biggest clubs in Madrid, so for organization in 2010, and we put me it was kind of a shock. I wanted up our own to raise the level money to buy here, because “For all ages and experience in the US there the equipment. levels, from seven to 70” We charge fees are very good so we can pay clubs too. Here, rent, but we pay I won’t say there back whatever we don’t use. wasn’t any fencing because there was, but it was very, very dated and How long have you been fencing, and old fashion. what drew you to it?

I started in 1996 when I was 14 years old. At first I started because my mom pushed me to and I didn’t want to, but one of my

When I graduated in 2008, I found out that MSUM had a club. So I went there, and Bob [Bianco] was the teacher, and we started from

Fargo-Moorhead Fencing Club

All volunteer, registered North Dakota non-profit corporation Meets at Grace Lutheran School, 1025 14th Ave S, Fargo Epee on Tuesdays, Foil on Thursdays, open fencing on Fridays -6:30 each nightmore info can be found at:

fmfencing.com there. Then we realized that we wanted to teach kids at a younger age and train athletes to compete, and that’s why we started this club.

coaching. You are required to pass a written test, practical test and a test in front of a panel of three international fencing masters. I have to teach them the actions, and then they get to change the actions, up the tempo and modify whatever they want to. It’s a very prestigious title that maybe only a hundred people in the US have, it was kind of a life achievement.

What do you see these kids getting out of it?

I see that they have a lot of fun.

Most of the parents are super happy about it because their kids have never been in a sport, and for whatever reason they like fencing There are three levels of a lot. And as you fencing: Moniteur, prévôt saw it is a pretty good workout. and master I hear you go by the title of “Maestro.” Explain that for me.

In the United States there is the Fencing Coaches Association, which is the organization through which you earn the titles for coaching. It’s part of the academy of international fencing. There are three levels of fencing: Moniteur, prévôt and master, master being the highest level of achievement in

How else is all of this rewarding?

I feel rewarded when I have these students here having fun, and when we go to tournaments and I have them competing. That’s the most rewarding for me.

To be clear, anyone at any age can fence?

Yep. I used to have a fencing master who was 85. He would come every Wednesday that we had open fencing, and he beat my ass every time! (laughs)

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He works out avidly using an exercise program called CrossFit. Ganab has been working out at CrossFit 701 since June of 2011 and is now a level 1 CrossFit trainer. CrossFit is a workout style that focuses on your weaknesses. They believe in functional and compound movements. CrossFit is a little different because it doesn’t focus exactly on one specific muscle, but rather it works out muscle groups. They never have a “arm day” or “leg day,” everyday they do workouts that work the entire body rather than one specific area. He has competed in four CrossFit competitions, three half-marathons, three 10Ks and three 5Ks. Fitness is an important part of Ganab’s life. He came into Stride’s office to share his workouts that are sure to leave you tired, aching and craving more. As he says, “Nothing great in life is ever accomplished without some degree of intensity!”

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Ganab has received a casting call from “The Bachelorette.”

PIRED S N I E ON, B D A »RE

Five Guys burgers and fries. Pizza Ranch. I’m like a fat kid at heart, I like the worst foods. Coldstone. Tutti Frutti. I stop everywhere.

CHEAT

I eat a paleo diet. It’s kind of like the caveman diet. The idea is meat, vegetables, fruit, no dairy, no bread and no processed food. There has to be an expiration date. Your ancestors have to been able to eat it.

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“Helen” Complete three different rounds for time: 400 Meter Run 21 Kettlebell Swings – 55 pounds for men and 35 pounds for women 12 Pull Ups

“Cindy” Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 Minutes: 5 Pull Ups 10 Push Ups 15 Squats

“Fran” Complete the following reps for time: 21 reps the first set, 15 reps the second set and 9 reps the third set Thrusters (Front Squat to Overhead Press) – 95 pounds for men and 65 pounds for women Pull-ups

Ganab shared three workouts that are standards of CrossFit. These workouts are performed every once in a while to see how far they’ve progressed.

With CrossFit, it focuses on your weaknesses. At CrossFit 701 we want to be not great at anything but good at everything. Our workouts involve gymnastics, weightlifting, running, rowing. It kind of incorporates all the elements of fitness. I don’t ever really target one body part. That basically does everything for me. CrossFit is called “embrace the suck.” You have to be used to being out of your comfort zone.

WORKOUT

I’m kind of different. I like to think of a wolf and sheep. A wolf will run and be active all day and eat one big meal, whereas a sheep will graze all day. So, I only eat one big meal a day, usually when I get done working out.

MEALS

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The winner of the Old Broadway Halloween Costume Contest from 2011 was the main couple from the movie “Avatar”, what did they win?

A. $700 B. A trip to Mexico C. $1,000

How did Fargo get its name?

A. From the Northern Pacific Railway Executive B. After the director of the Wells Fargo Express Company C. After a famous civil engineer from Germany

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True or False: There are more than 100 footprints on the Fargo Visitor’s Center Walk of Fame.

4.

How many screens are at the West Acres Cinema and Century 10 Cinema combined?

A. 20 B. 18 C. 24

5.

How many different species of animals does the Red River Zoo

The Big Iron Farm Show first took place in West Fargo in what year?

A. 1979 B. 1981 C. 1986

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How much salsa does the Mexican Village on Main Street go through in a typical day?

A. 26 gallons B. 32 gallons C. 35 gallons or more

9.

Grammy-nominated Tyga performed in Fargo last month. His career began after his cousin invited him on tour and signed him to his record label, who is his cousin?

A. Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes B. Lil Wayne C. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy

10.

The Hub Entertainment Destination is 25,000 True or False:

square feet.

Answers: 1.A 2.B 3.True 4.C 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.A 10. False, more than 30,000

A. 19 B. 51 C. 80

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, were there more men or women in Fargo-Moorhead in 2009?

A. Women B. Men

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I’m working out to lose weight but I keep gaining weight. Is there something wrong? It can’t all be muscles that I’m gaining.

aptain Can’t Shake the Weight: If you are consistent with your workouts and end up going to the local Mickey D’s, your scale may reflect a higher number and you will feel an additional shake…LOL! On a serious note, variation and nutrition are essential in maximizing your results. Double check how often and what you are eating. Also, make sure to change up your workouts to cause muscle confusion so that your body has to adapt. These elements should help you obtain your weight loss goal. Go get’em tiger!

I cannot possibly fit an hour at the gym into my busy schedule. What’s a good way of getting a workout without going to the gym?

M

iss Hate to Miss: First of all, workouts do not have to be an hour in duration, the higher the intensity the shorter the workout. A great way to rock out your workout at home is by setting up a Tabata program. Tabata consists of 8 sets, 20 seconds on and 10 seconds recovery. This style of workout will cause the muscle group your working to hit muscle fatigue, helping you build strength and endurance. There are phone applications online that you can download to your phone and there are also Tabata examples to help you on your way. May the Tabata be with you! Call me in the morning.

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NUTRITION There’s so many fad diets out there. Herbalife stores are popping up everywhere. Is it healthy to replace a meal with Herbalife on a daily basis?

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r. Locked and Loaded: This particular question could be part of the political debate, with over 230 companies as of October 2011 promoting meal replacement products. I personally take a different product that I feel best suits my health and wellness needs, budget and has also changed the lives of many in North Dakota creating a total weight loss of 25,000 pounds and 200,000 inches. My suggestion in regards to any product is to educate yourself on reading food labels and researching the ingredients that it contains. Keep in mind we only have one body, so be careful of what you put in it.

Between the family, work, friends and all the other stresses of life, I’m finding it very difficult to eat healthy.

What are some quick, healthy meals that I can eat on the go?

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lo on the Go: Stress, both positive and negative, will always be present. Planning is crucial so always make sure to balance your macronutrients which are proteins, carbohydrates and fats at every meal and snack so that your blood sugar stays stable. Examples of healthy choices are:

Romaine lettuce and vegetables in a container, add vacuum packed tuna and salsa for the dressing.

Snacks: apple and string cheese, almonds and fruit, vegetables and humus.

Flat-Out Wraps (low carb) with meat, vegetables, salsa or humus.

Keep in mind that each of our preferences are different, so customize your meals to what you like. We wouldn’t want you to pull over on the side for roadside assistance…pretty sure they won’t deliver the Heimlich maneuver. Keep on truckin’!

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like a girl!

Each one of these women deserve to have a book written on them. All of these breast cancer survivors have an incredible, heartbreaking yet triumphant story to tell. Over the next several pages we will share stories about the strength of women, the horrors of cancer and what you can discover when you face the end.

Rhonda Goehring.

Pictures don’t lie. They capture the true essence of a person. Rhonda Goehring is as tough as she looks in her picture. Last January, Goehring went in for her routine Pap smear and mammogram. As what happens with so many other women, the doctors discovered something.

That something turned out to be breast cancer.

From the beginning, her cancer experience was a struggle. Goehring has had issues with her hormones because she has endometriosis, a painful disease that causes the tissue inside the uterus to grow outside of the uterus. Goehring has had to take shots of hormones most of her life to deal with the endometriosis. The doctors told her that her cancer was dependent on estrogen so Goehring had to stop taking her shots of hormones called deprovera.

“That was hard because I knew there wasn’t much alternative to doing anything with the endometriosis without hormones. I knew that the couple times I’ve tried to go off the deprovera my endometriosis kicks in and makes me really sick.”

Many cancer patients often feel that they have to be strong for their family and friends. One of the harder moments for cancer victims is when they have to tell their family and friends about their disease. When it finally came time for Goehring to tell her family and friends that she had cancer she had to stay strong for them all.

“I think from the very beginning much of it didn’t soak in and hit me. I was worried about my family and friends. How I was going to tell them, what their reaction would be, how they would be able to handle it, especially my parents, but even my close friends because they were going through some difficulties of their own in their lives. I was so worried how everyone else was going to do, that I didn’t even stop to think about myself at the beginning.”

Once the chemotherapy started Goehring found herself in a whole other type of pain. Her appetite disappeared (chemotherapy makes most food taste like metal), she tried to work while going through chemo but was often too tired (chemo zaps all the strength from patients) and she could feel the chemo burning inside of her (many patients report a burning sensation when the drugs enter their veins.)

One day at a time Goehring fought through the pain until she found herself done with chemotherapy. She’s not entirely in the clear now, she still has some other surgeries to go through, but her perspective on life has changed. She is now ready to chase down her dreams.

Vitals Age: 43 Advice: Be a strong advocate for yourself. Ask questions and don’t take the doctors at their word.

Support group: YMCA (www.ymcacassclay.org/livestrong) Cancer survivor: Eight months

Vitals Age: 38 Job: Commercial insurance underwriter at Bjorson and Sintil Advice to other women: Everybody has said it but go to your annual doctor appointments. Especially, if your family has a history of cancer.

Support Group: FM Breast Friends (www.fmbreastfriends.com) Cancer Survivor: Five Months

Vicki Sandbeck.

Vicki Sandbeck had a rough Christmas last year. On Dec. 23 she went in for her annual doctor appointment. The doctor found a lump in her left breast. The doctors immediately scheduled a mammogram, ultrasound and a biopsy because her family has a history of cancer. She then went home for Christmas and waited.

She spent the entire Christmas on pins and needles, waiting for the news from the doctor.

Finally, the day she returned to work, she received the worst phone call of her life at 2 p.m.

She had breast cancer.

Sandbeck has always been a health nut. She used to teach Bodypump, cycling and step classes at Courts Plus and Xtreme Measures. Her health and fitness saved her from a lot of pain while going through chemo. When she felt good, she still managed to get a workout in.

She tried to walk three miles about three times a week. “All the doctors told me that because I was physically fit is what probably helped me through it.”

Sandbeck faced her challenges head on but, as can be expected, she went through some very hard days. Two of her hardest days were when she received the phone call saying she had breast cancer but another was when she suffered more evident signs of her sickness: the day she lost her hair. Despite the loss of her hair, she tackled it with a positive attitude.

“The day I lost my hair was really hard on me. My girlfriends tried to make it fun for me. My good friend Deb actually shaved her head with me. We went in to the Hair Salon and tried to have a little fun. My hair salon girl actually gave us both Mohawks. We took pictures… to try and lighten the mood a little bit.”

Sandbeck has shown the importance of having an annual breast exam. She is also a testament that a healthy lifestyle, supportive friends and a positive attitude can take you through the darkest days.

Cindy Harms.

Cindy Harms was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ in 2003. This complicated disease is known by two much simpler words: breast cancer. The bad news was that her whole world was going to change because of this life changing news. The good news was that she discovered the cancer early with a mammogram so it wasn’t going to be the end of the life she knew.

She faced the surgeries head on: she had to undergo a core needle biopsy, lumpectomy and have some of her lymph nodes removed. If that wasn’t enough, Harms then had to undergo radiation to eradicate the cancer.

“The thing I found with the radiation was that it was very tiring. I used to be go-go-go all the time. I finally realized that I had to nap,” she said with a laugh.

When asked what was the hardest part of her ordeal, Harms stopped, thought and said, it wasn’t the surgeries or the chemotherapy but something she still has to face every year.

“The hardest part of the whole ordeal was, when I was done and I’d go in for my mammograms. I’d hold my breath until I’d get the results. It’s still hard. It’s easier now than it was in 2007. But, I think I’ve had to go in four times since then to have an ultrasound because something looks different. That plays on your emotions.”

Her scars are a visible reminder of what she went through and what she has to be thankful for.

“You’re always going to have the scars… When I’m showering and doing my breast check it reminds me. Maybe it’s a good reminder.”

Like many cancer survivors, Harms has come out of this experience with a new outlook and lease on life.

“I appreciate the little things a lot more than before I had breast cancer. I try not to let the little bad things bug me like they used to.”

Vitals Age: 52 Job: Commercial Vehicle Inspector for the MN State Patrol Advice to other women: Eat better, exercise and get your mammograms regularly.

Charity: Go to www.thebreastcancersite.com and click on the link to raise money for free mammograms.

Cancer survivor: 9 years

Vitals Age: 77 Job: Was owner of Strom Drug in McIntosh, MN with her husband, Ron. Advice to other women: Make sure you have mammograms every year.

Support group: YMCA Live Strong (www.ymcacassclay.org/livestrong) Cancer survivor: Five months

Darlene Strom.

Darlene Strom and her husband Ron have been married for 55 years. They ran a pharmacy and gift shop in McIntosh, MN for 34 years called Strom Drug. After they closed their store, they moved to Fargo and moved in with their son and daughter-in-law.

Last April, Strom received a letter saying she needed to go in for her annual mammogram. She’d gone through so many mammograms that Darlene was going back and forth whether to even go in and have it done. Finally, her daughter-in-law convinced her to go in. That mammogram may have saved her life. On April 3, 2012 she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

By April 5, she was already undergoing a biopsy and shortly afterward began chemotherapy.

That was when the real pain started.

“I didn’t do well at all with the chemo. I had to be hospitalized to have a blood transfusion and I passed out at home… After that I told my doctor that I don’t want any more treatments… After the doctor talked to me he said, ‘If you would have had another treatment it probably would have killed you.’”

After Strom quit the chemo her strength slowly returned until she started to feel normal. In fact, she now has enough strength to work out with the Livestrong program at the YMCA. This program helps cancer survivors recover from their surgeries and return to their normal way of life.

“They’re very encouraging. I don’t think I’m doing well and they say, ‘Oh yeah, you’re doing great.’”

Strom has learned the hard way that life isn’t fair. Despite going through many trials and ordeals she has come out with a smile on her face.

“Sometimes I feel that I’ve had too many things happen but I guess everybody has. Life isn’t fair.

I had a stroke first, then I had Parkinsonism and now cancer. But, why not me? I have a good family that takes care of me and does things for me.”

When Darlene and her husband, Ron, moved to Fargo, they moved in with their son. That decision and family support was one of her greatest secrets for defeating the cancer and moving on with her life.

Alishia Daily.

Alishia Daily was 24 years old when she found a lump in her right breast.

As many women do, she thought nothing of it and shook it off. That is until she went to the doctor a few months after finding the lump. It turned out she had breast cancer.

While all her friends and family were married and planning to have kids, Daily was fighting to save her life. While going through her mastectomy and chemotherapy, she found herself asking the same question.

“Sometimes I would ask, ‘Why me?’… You kind of have this plan. I’d been married for two years. I was going to finish grad school, get a job and have a family. That has been one of the hardest things for me. While going through treatment I couldn’t have kids and now I’m on hormone therapy for five years and while I’m on that, it’s not a choice to have kids.”

Despite life throwing her a curveball, she has stepped up to the challenge. She has recovered from the cancer and chemotherapy and now works at Pediatric Therapy Partners as a physical therapist. She has a great support system with her family and friends. She even meets with the FM Breast Friends support group once a month.

Daily has learned that cancer doesn’t care about age. According to www.breastcaresite.com, 11,000 women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Daily was one of those unlucky few.

“Everybody thinks breast cancer is a disease that their mothers and grandmothers get,” Daily said. “That’s not the case. I’ve learned that it can happen to anyone at any age.”

Everyday is a new reason for Daily to smile. She has gone through the unthinkable and is ready to look at her life in a whole new way.

“Having gone through cancer, treatment and everything that goes along with it, I know it sounds cliché, but I’ve learned to live every day to the fullest. You never know when life is going to change one day to the next. I try not to take anything for granted.”

Vitals Age: 26 Job: Physical Therapist at Pediatric Therapy Partners Advice to other women: Do a selfbreast exam once a month. That’s how she found hers.

Support group: FM Breast Friends (www.fmbreastfriends.com) Cancer survivor: 2 years

Join the Bras on Broadway

Keep an eye open for all those bras decorating the Hotel Donaldson. There are several events that are part of the Bras on Broadway. Check out some of these great events and show off those bras to end breast cancer. For more information on all of the events, go to www.brasonbroadway.com

Deck the Bras (Bra Decorating Bash)

October 9 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center Head down to the Fargo Civic Center and be ready for an evening of arts and crafts. Rock out to Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome and Rosie Sauvageau while creating the wildest bra you can think of. Don’t forget to bring in your old bras to add to the chain of bras decorating the HoDo.

Party With Paul and Friends

October 21 at 3 p.m.

Avalon Events Center Swing on down to the Avalon Events Center for a fun afternoon of bands, burlesque, massages and a silent auction.

7th Annual Bras on Broadway

October 25 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Hotel Donaldson This is what the whole month has led up to. The Hotel Donaldson will be filled with the wildest bras you’ve ever seen. This is something you don’t want to miss.

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Whether you have cancer, have had cancer or you simply want to stomp out cancer, there are many ways you can help out around the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Donate your time, talents and money to eradicate cancer.

Sanford Biobank

This research project was developed in 2011 to advance the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Research Project. The point of the biobank is to collect and store samples of blood. Anyone can donate their own blood, whether you have cancer or you just want to help out. Those samples of blood will then be stored for research in the future. This will help researchers because if you develop cancer or another form of disease then doctors can examine your blood before and after your disease to try and find a cure. For more information, go to: www.sanfordresearch.org/biobank

FM Breast Friends

This is a group of breast cancer survivors who meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Moorhead public library at 7 p.m. The group is for any women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The meetings are a place to gather and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with other women who are going through or have been through what you’re experiencing. For more information, go to: www.fmbreastfriends.com.

Livestrong at the YMCA

This is a free 12-week program that has been developed to strengthen any cancer survivor who has been deconditioned from cancer. Participants will work with a specialist in creating a specialized wellness program meant to increase their strength, cardio and develop any overall healthy lifestyle. Cancer survivors are allowed to bring a support person through the program so they’re not alone.

For more information, go to: www.ymcacassclay.org/livestrong

FM Breast Cancer Walk

On Oct. 7 the fourth annual FM Breast Cancer Walk will take place at West Acres.

The festivities begin at 9 a.m. and the walk will commence at 11 a.m. The walk will be three-miles but if that distance is too much then there is also an optional 1.76 mile route. All the proceeds will benefit YMCA’s Livestrong program. For more information and to register, go to: www.fmbreastcancerwalk.org.

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By Andrew Jason

Its been five months since the Fargo Marathon. Everybody’s legs should have fully recovered. You can probably walk up stairs without grimacing. You can no longer use the excuse “I can’t! I just ran a marathon,” when your significant other asks you to take out the trash. Have no fear though, a brand new excuse to skimp on those household chores is coming this month with the Fargo Mini Marathon.

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The Mini Marathon includes a youth run, 5K, 10K or half marathon. On October 19 the festivities will kick off at noon with the Go Valley Health and Fitness Expo at the Scheels Arena. At the expo there will be over 80 exhibitors focused on health, nutrition and fitness. These exhibitors will be selling and

The move was made from the Fargo Civic Center to the Scheels Arena in an effort to continue the growth of the race.

However, the real fun begins on Oct. 20 with the beginning of the three races. At 8:05 a.m. the 5K run/walk will begin and at 8:10 a.m. the 10K will start, followed by the half marathon at 8:30 a.m. These races will be followed by the mini milers 1K and 2K around noon.

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“The course…is incredible. The growth that’s happening in Shadow Wood and throughout Osgood is great. I think we have a course that is great the way it is, but within three years will be an outstanding half marathon and 10K course… It’s a really good mix of three

or four neighborhoods. I think the people who have never been out here are going to be very surprised. They’re not going to think they’re in Fargo or West Fargo. They’re going to think they’re in a different world.”

With a brand new course, expo and venue this is sure to be one of the best Mini Marathons yet. So go ahead, sign up at www. fargominimarathon.com and finally earn that excuse not to take out the trash.

“Everyday is a to have a posit someone This quote from 1980 US Olympic hockey team member, Dave Christian, is true not only for our own lives but what the United Way does everyday.

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A few future Olympians helped announce the United Way’s fundraising goal at their kickoff last month at Scheels Arena.

What does the 1980 Olympic hockey team that beat the Soviet Union for the gold medal and the United Way have in common? Well, I’m glad you asked. Last month at the Scheel’s Arena, United Way kicked off their new campaign in an effort to raise $5.1 million.

United Way donor and member of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team, Dave Christian, kicked off the event.

Christian was a member of the hockey team that beat the Soviet Union in the gold medal match of the 1980 Olympics.

That defeat of the Soviet Union earned it the number one spot in Sports Illustrated greatest sports moments of the 20th century. You may be asking yourself, what in the world does an Olympic hockey player know about a campaign for the United Way? Christian answered that when we asked him that same question. “(When battling for the gold medal) The goal wasn’t the result. The goal was the process of us being the best we can be everyday. The United Way identifies where our needs are in the community and they see it and live it everyday… Here the goal is $5.1 million and what can take place… when that’s achieved and distributed to all the programs.”

The United Way hopes to use the money raised to help out the 75 programs they help fund. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the United Way does. The best way to sum up their mission: they help people. When you donate to the United Way that money is disbursed throughout the community to efficiently help as many people as possible.

Donations don’t simply end with a financial contribution. United Way is always looking for volunteers. At the moment they have around 3,000 volunteers but they always are looking for more.

“It’s not just about dollars,” said marketing and brand management director, Kristina Hein. “… The goal is $5.1 million but the goal is to get people involved. To let them see that you can have a meaningful impact in your community and our goal is to help people… Our financial goal is not necessarily the most important.”

The campaign will go through this December. People who are interested in donating or volunteering can go to www.uwcc.net for more information on how to participate.

Dave Christian was a member of the 1980 Olympic hockey team that beat the Soviet Union. This upset was named the number one sports moment in the 20th century by Sports Illustrated.

Photo by Milestones

The list of organizations that the United Way helps is extensive. We don’t have enough room to name them all but here is a brief list of a few of the organizations that have benefited from the United Way’s help.

Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley American Red Cross Churches United for the Homeless Creative Care for Reaching Independence The Arc of Cass County TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics Academy Individual programs the United Way has helped out with.

101,306 books were delivered to local children throughout Cass and Clay Counties in 2011.

80,275 nights of shelter were provided for local men, women and children in need of safety and security.

185,746 hot, nutritious meals were served to thousands of hungry men, women and children.

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She thought she had Laryngitis so she went in for some tests. The tests came back clear of Laryngitis, but the doctors found something else. Jill had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After months of chemotherapy, the loss of her hair and her normal way of life, Henning was able to overcome the cancer; and what a recovery she made.

Today, Henning runs her own thriving State Farm Agency in Fargo. Her agency has doubled in size in only four years, and is now one of the top 100 State Farm agencies in the nation. She has taken her experience in fighting cancer and applied those lessons to her life, to become the success she is today.

Stride caught up with her to find out what she learned in her fight with cancer.

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How did your cancer affect Tell us about the hardest day you? of going through this whole It certainly was a life changing experience. experience. When I moved in at MSUM I had no hair and I didn’t know anyone… I didn’t even care at the time. It’s a total attitude thing. It’s what you’re dealt with. You have to figure it out.

What was it like to go through chemo?

I was very fortunate that I responded well to the anti-nausea medication so I didn’t struggle as much with nausea.

I definitely struggled with the fatigue though. Not only the day of chemo but four or five days later is when it would really hit. Obviously, losing my hair was a very visible side effect, that I think is kind of the more defining moment that you’re sick. Up until that point, you don’t feel as sick as you are. Then there’s the emotional side effect. Just having to deal with that.

It’s part of who I am as an individual.

This experience definitely changed my attitude on things.

There are two days in particular: The day I was diagnosed. I was completely caught off guard. Since my parents weren’t with me, I had to call my mom at work and tell her. That is a message that I don’t think there’s a way to soften the blow. Especially since parents always think that they should be there to take care of their kids and this shouldn’t happen to y o u n g people.

One thing that this has taught me is that cancer does not care how old you are. That first day, having to tell all these people what was going on was extremely emotionally draining. As the patient you sometimes feel you have to be strong for everyone else.

The first day I had chemo. I went in and had a CT Scan and I had to drink all this gross stuff. You go in that first day and you don’t know what to expect. Then they couldn’t get the needle in. It’s painful. Chemotherapy is not like going in and getting your

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blood drawn. It’s a whole different type of intravenous thing. I remember eating popsicles as they administered the drugs because you get these horrible mouth sores. It’s not at all a pleasant process.

Are you at risk of relapsing?

My doctors have said that the chances of me getting a recurrence of Hodgkin’s are very low. My primary risk is secondary cancer. My chances of getting breast cancer after radiation and everything is extremely high. It’s not really a matter of “if” I’m going to get it but “when…”

How do you handle that information?

I try to be as preventative as I can. I got my first mammogram at 24, which is not very common… These are lasting effects that a 24 year old generally doesn’t have to think about.

What other preventative acts can you recommend for other people?

I go in annually for my check ups. But, I just think it’s about being more aware of what’s going on in your body…

However, I would never recommend that you become a hypochondriac.

I should have paid more attention.

I noticed that lump on my neck six months before I pointed it out to anyone. I think that people notice things and always assume it’s nothing.

They pull the classic, “I don’t have time to get that checked.” I just heard of a girl recently who has stage four lymphoma. She was having issues and was recognizing that something was wrong. She kept saying, “I don’t have time to go in.” Well, when do you have five months or the rest of your life to deal with cancer? It’s one a p p o i ntm e nt and it could mean the difference between living and dying.

How has having cancer affected the way you live your life?

It changes how you live your life. It’s so cliché to say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It really is true. Even more than that, it’s about living more with gratitude and not taking things for granted. It’s so easy to focus on what isn’t going right versus what is going well. I try to take every opportunity to spend time with the people who are the most important to me.

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This fall season is the season of prints. Fargo-Moorhead is packed full of prints on everything including winter coats, purses, scarves, shoes and even belts. Leopard print is the traditional print that is still being seen in stores, but snakeskin and Baroque are emerging as the new trend this fall. We’re loving the snakeskin purses and shoes as well as Baroque tops and pants (shown).

Wear your prints proudly, paired with simple, solid colored pieces.

Proper and Prim Royal Leggings $29.50

2 Yes, we still love the classic Ugg boot trend for our ND winters, but this year there’s a whole new boot that has our attention. English riding boots, otherwise known as the Equestrian trend, will help keep your toes warm. We suggest thick rubber soles to keep you standing upright on those icy side walks. The plus side of these boots? They look great with leg warmers! You can knock out two trends in one effortlessly chic look.

Target Kelli Women Boot in Stone $34.99

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Burgundy is the one color that you won’t want to miss for the fall. The great part about this look is that it’s not overpowering and flatters every body type. Burgundy can also be worn with almost any of the other trends on this list. Right now, we’re loving the printed burgundy pants shown, paired with a winter white sweater and black heels (at least until it’s too icy out.)

Burgundy

Express Stella Regular Fit Jean Legging $79.90

Fur Stay warm during this North Dakota fall by adding some faux fur to your ensemble.

Fur trimmed boots, vests, collars and cuffs make this trend easy to pair with just about any look. We love a pop of fur to spice up any (yes, any) of the other trends found on this list.

Express Fur Vest $118

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5 Look fierce this fall in a leather jacket, vest or even leggings.

The great part about this trend is that there is an abundance of colored leather throughout the Fargo/Moorhead area. Although we love the classic black, don’t be afraid to wear it in outgoing red or weathered brown. Stay away from “leather overload” by pairing this look with other textures like faux fur, a chiffon top or simple jeans.

One World Brown and Leather Jacket $34.50

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Patriotism is always in style, but this fall we’re supporting our armed forces without doing the red, white or blue. Everything from forest green to camouflage to gold accents are in this season.

The great part of this look is that it can be as subtle or unreserved as you want. The military trend looks great paired with fur or English riding boots (see the last trend for tips.)

Macy’s INC Skinny Leg Curvy Fit $69.50

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6 Color Blocking

Yes, color blocking was big all spring and summer long, but we aren’t quite ready to get rid of this big, bright and bold trend just yet. Try wearing color blocked sweaters, pants and even winter jackets, but instead of only doing bright colors this fall, give a muted and darker color blocked outfit a go. Just be sure to coordinate color palettes with the rest of your ensemble to avoid looking imbalanced.

Target Orange Pullover $19.99

Pumpkin spice lattes, thick scarves and sweaters galore. These are our favorite reminders that fall is in the air. We’re celebrating the coming of another fall season with an ode to our traditional fall trend, but with a new twist. Wear a collared button-down underneath your knitted sweater for a preppy look, or pair it with a fur vest and scarf for an effortlessly classic style.

Hollister Lobster Point Sweater $39.50

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Sweaters Have you ever found yourself walking to class or into work and your feet start to get numb? This trend is the perfect solution to your problem. Thick knitted leg warmers are in this fall, and so easy to wear. Match this trend with the rest of your outfit or wear as a pop of contrasting color to give this chilly season some spark.

Apricot Lane Leg Warmers $19

Leg Warmers Who says we can’t wear white after Labor Day? This year, we’re ignoring all of the rules, which is why winter white is on our fall trend list. Wear this trend in a chunky knitted sweater like the one shown, or as a fitted blazer, cozy winter jacket or even as leg warmers peeking out of your toasty warm boots.

Gordmans Casual Sweater $21.99

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THE FARGO FORCE ARE BACK

// FM BREAST CANCER

// FARGO FORCE VS.

// NDSU VS. INDIANA

7th at 11 a.m.

11th at 7:05 p.m.

13th at 3 p.m.

WALK

West Acres

This walk organized by the YMCA will take place at West Acres to raise awareness and funds for those affected by breast cancer. There will be a be 5K and 1.76 mile route for walkers.

Before the walk there will be activities including games, stroller decorating, frame and button making, a photo booth and much more. So lace up those shoes and head out to support a great cause.

Go to www.fmbreastcancerwalk. org for more information and to register.

// MINNESOTA

TIMBERWOLVES VS. INDIANA PACERS 10th at 7 p.m.

FargoDome

Olympic Gold Medalist and All-Star Kevin Love will be in town along with Ricky Rubio and the rest of the up-and-coming T-Wolves squad for a preseason matchup with the Pacers.

INDIANA ICE

Scheels Arena

The Fargo Force takes on the Indiana Ice.

// FARGO FORCE VS.

SOUIX CITY MUSKETEERS 12th at 7:35

Scheels Arena

The Force is back for a second night in a row when it takes on the Sioux City Musketeers.

// COBBER FUN RUN

13th at 9 a.m.

South of Memorial Auditorium

This 5K is part of Concordia’s Homecoming. Registration is $12 in advance or $15 the day of the race. There will also be a 1-mile race for kids 12 and under. All participants will receive a T-shirt.

You can register by going to www.ConcordiaCollege.edu/ cobber5k. For more information on Concordia’s homecoming, go to www.cord.edu/homecoming.

STATE

Fargodome

NDSU takes on Indiana State and their strong running back, Shakir Bell. His worst game last year was against NDSU’s tough defense so be ready for a great game.

// FARGO FORCE

VS. YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS 18th at 7:05 p.m.

Scheels Arena

The Youngstown Phantoms come to Fargo to try and beat the Force.

// FARGO MINI

MARATHON

20th at 8:05 a.m.

Scheels Arena

The Fargo Mini Marathon is back and it’s better than ever.

The race will feature a 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth

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Minnesota timberwolves vs. indiana pacers run. However, the festivities start before the race ever does. On Friday, Oct. 19 the Go Valley Health and Fitness Expo will kick off at the Scheels Arena.

This expo will feature over 80 vendors exhibiting everything health and fitness related. For more information go to www. fargominimarathon.com.

// FARGO FORCE VS.

CHICAGO STEEL 26th at 7:35 p.m.

Scheels Arena

The Chicago Steel come to town to see if they’re as tough as their name implies.

// TRICK OR TROT 5K

27th at 10 a.m.

Oak Grove Lutheran School

Grab your best costume and get out there for this fun 5K. Medals will be given to the top three males and females in age groups. A $50 gift card to Beyond Running will be given to the best male and female costumes as

well as the overall male and female winner. Go to www. lakeagassizpacers.com for more information.

// NDSU FOOTBALL VS.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 27th at 2:30 p.m.

Fargodome

Souther Illinois is a program that is not used to losing, so the last few years have been tough for them. Expect SI’s head coach, Dale Lennon, to come out fighting.

FULL MOON 5K 30th at 7 p.m.

Centennial Elementary

The Fargo Running Company is hosting this race. Preregistered runners will receive some great gifts. Each runner will also be entered into winning some great door prizes. Registration is $25 before Oct. 25. For more information, go to www. fargorunningcompany.com.

Don’t forget to dress up in your best costume!

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