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Mike Marotta, physical therapist and co-owner of Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy, works 12-hour days, but that doesn’t stop the 62-yearold from sticking to a sensible diet and fitness regimen, which involves cycling. PHOTO BY APRIL MASSIRIO
Work and play: Local man strikes balance BY HILLARY HAENES Community contributor
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series on locals older than 60 years old leading an active and healthy lifestyle. rom wrestling and football, to speed water skiing and rugby, to tennis and cycling, Mike Marotta, physical therapist and co-owner of Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy, has always maintained some level of fitness. He may work 12-hour days, but that doesn’t stop the 62-year-old from sticking to a sensible diet and fitness regimen, which heavily involves cycling. He discovered cycling when his physical therapy practice sponsored a local cycling team in 1991. Sam Ames, manager of the race team, encouraged Mike to get a bike and join the team's training sessions. Mike was 40 years old at the time and has since owned nine bikes, won a state championship, and has been a podium finisher for more than 50 races. He enjoys cycling because it helps
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burn lots of calories, and it’s easy on the joints and works the large muscle groups for a great cardiovascular workout. Plus, he said, the training group rides are motivating. His weekly routine combines cardio, strength training and intervals. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mike starts his day with a fast-paced, 35-mile ride with intervals at 5:45 a.m. On Saturday mornings, he rides 65 to 80 miles at an easier pace, and tries to include a high repetition, circuit weight training program once or twice a week. Then, from February to August, he continues to competitively race every other weekend, despite suffering a nasty crash from a previous event. Last September, he was racing in Bend, Ore. at the USA Cycling Masters Road Nationals when he fell and fractured his pelvis and collar bone. That didn't stop him — he was back on a bike three months later and raced in February to place second. He credits please turn to MAROTTA / PAGE 2
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Volunteers with the Caring Connection program provide support, companionship and gift baskets to those with multiple sclerosis living in licensed care facilities, and who are homebound.
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Caring Connection provides gift baskets to locals with MS BY CHRISTINE GRONTKOWSKI Community contributor
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he Caring Connection program provides emotional support, companionship, social interaction, and a connection to our community to those with multiple sclerosis living in licensed care facilities, and who are homebound. But in December, volunteers do even more by delivering gift baskets to the group. Individuals request items as small as lip balm and lotion, to DVDs, large print books, holiday deco-
rations, and personal hygiene products. “I think the baskets are very important because many people living with MS are isolate,” said Lisa Karpe, Caring Connection volunteer. “Some do not have a holiday at all. No gift is too small.” If you or someone you know would like to create or assemble a gift basket for those with MS, or to donate any products, email christine.grontkowski@nmss.org or call 321-9512.
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