R&R Pacific - April 2014

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APRIL 2014

Village night markets

Easter traditions Travel to the city of love

Ponte Alexadre III bridge, Paris.

contents TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT

Paris

HEALTH & FITNESS

Stay healthy at the gym

CALENDAR

April events

ESSENCE OF GUAM

Village night markets

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ISLAND FOCUS

Easter traditions

SPORTS

Manami “Mana” Iijima

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OUT & ABOUT

Readers’ and event photos

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FOREMOST® RECIPE CLUB

Chocolate-dipped peanut butter 16 & coconut cheese bites

R&R Pacific is a lifestyle magazine that features the people, culture, and activities that collectively make up Guam. We provide our readers a window into the different facets of Guam’s diverse community through vibrant photography and engaging articles.

www.facebook.com/rrpacificguam On the cover: Joseph Tedtaotao and his daughter display produce for sale at the Mangilao night market. See story on page 13. Photo by Vikki Fong.

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PUBLISHER

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Maureen N. Maratita

Rosanna Dacanay

MANAGING EDITOR

SENIOR DESIGNER

Jackie Hanson

Vikki Fong

ASSISTANT EDITOR

SALES MANAGER

Jacqueline Guzman

Annie San Nicolas

REPORTERS

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Thomas Johnson & Joy White

Colin Leon Guerrero

CONTRIBUTORS

ADMINISTRATION

David De Leon

Janice Castro, Jessica Leon Guerrero

Carmen Rojas

Carmelita McClellan & Bernard (Mr. B) Leonen

Jesse Santos

MANAGING DIRECTOR

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION MANAGER

Marcos Fong

Taliea J. Strohmeyer

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Feature///Travel Spotlight

THE LOVELIEST CITY IN THE WORLD STORY BY Jacqueline Perry Guzman

The city of love, La Ville-Lumière (the City of Light) and the most romantic city on earth… ahh Paris. It is a city for lovers, singles, adventurers, those who wish to see culture, hear music, taste delicious foods or anyone who yearns for true romance in a city.

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

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The River Seine with the Eiffel tower in Paris.

It has perhaps more recognizable landmarks than other place in the world. It is not a large city by any means and it would not be difficult to walk across it during a week long stay. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame are only a few of the most famous landmarks most visited by tourists and though they should not be missed, there are countless restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops where charm and Parisian allure is evident.

If you crave culture, art, opera, music, food, wine, shopping, beautiful things to look at and hundreds of things to do, then Paris is your city.

There are several tours to take you to the Eiffel Tower that will tell you about the history of the once tallest tower in the world.

While in Paris, you must see the Palace of Versailles. It is one of the largest and most lavish castles in the world. The historic castle is well-known for its architecture and beautiful gardens.

You must not miss a chance to take a relaxing trip down the River Seine onboard the Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise to see many of the city’s famous landmarks and sights.

It would be a pity for one to travel all the way to France and miss a chance to set foot inside the world famous Louvre. The works of art in the Louvre museum are truly the crowning glory of French culture. It is the home of the world famous masterpiece the Mona Lisa, the statue of Aphrodite, the painting of the Wedding Feast at Cana and

hundreds of other important works of art.

To see even more works of art, you must also visit the Orsay Museum. The Orsay exhibits work by Delacroix, Manet, Guaguin, Cézanne, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, van Gogh and many more great artists.

Another popular attraction in Paris is the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The cathedral is rich in history and its architecture and design are remarkable.

The Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile is a significant place in French history. It is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It is in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.

The arch is an icon of Parisian refinement.

The arch was built in honor of soldiers

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Clockwise from above: Arc de Triomphe; Louvre Museum (Allen.G / Shutterstock.com); Eiffel tower statuette and old tin boxes for sale at Saint Paul flea market (Elena Dijour / Shutterstock.com).

who fought and gave their lives for France during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The Tomb of the Unknowns Soldier of World War I lies beneath it.

What better city to taste wine in than Paris? O Chateau Wine Tasting allows visitors to sample some exquisite wines from the finest vineyards of France.

There are also many nightclubs to visit including the famous Paris cabaret Moulin Rouge with the stunning can-can dancers.

For those who love shopping, there are haute couture boutiques and shops for the big spenders and discount stores for bargainers and the frugal. There are plenty of options in the area of souvenirs and trinkets to bring back for mementos from Paris.

Aside from all that it has to offer, there is truly an air of difference about this city. It almost has a theme song played by accordi-

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ons and French horns.

Throughout the streets of Paris you will see its residents traveling on bicycles, on motor bikes, florists and street vendors selling souvenirs. There is no shortage of artwork for sale by local painters on the streets throughout the city either.

Other activities you must do while you are in this city are see an opera and/or ballet, buy macarons and chocolates from a local bake shoppe and chocolatier, visit specialty food stores and taste all the lovely things that look delightful, have coffee or tea at a cafĂŠ with French pastries and croissants, have cheese and bread and wine for lunch and visit the flea market at MarchĂŠ aux Puces St.Ouen de Clignancourt.

On a vacation of several days in Paris, and to add to special memories of your vacation, it would be ideal to take a trip out

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Above: Chateau Cos D’Estournel, Bordeaux Region; right: Place François-Rude in Dijon.

of the capital and visit some of the other famous locations in the country.

Aside from anything else, the souvenirs would be different and give you an understanding of one of the most important aspects of life to the French — food and drink.

One location that will come back to you every time you visit the supermarket is Dijon, located to the south east of France and about two hours from Paris. You can take the train as an alternative to a guided tour.

Dijon is very easy to walk around, and also has a medieval center. Other sites include the Musee de la Moutarde, or “Mustard Museum,” a historic museum, and a covered market sited in a square, with restaurants around it.

Dijon is also the capital of the burgundy region, but another fine area famous for its wine is the Bordeaux region, also famous for its red wines, to the extent that it produces its own wine map. The city of Bordeaux is France’s fourth largest.

This bustling city offers fine hotels, and a vineyards tour covering the region.

For those with a day to spare to get a taste of another fine city, the Eurostar train system can take you at high speed from Paris to London, offering a perfect contrast to your French adventure.

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Feature///Health & Fitness

STAY HEALTHY AT THE GYM

By Carmen Rojas

Two of the common reasons that people stop exercising is they either get hurt or sick.

A strain or a sprain can really cramp your workout style, and somehow a runny nose on the treadmill was not quite what you had in mind.

I have always been a fan of prevention over treatment so here are some helpful tips that will keep you healthy and fit while at the gym.

• Stay hydrated Make sure that you have plenty of water before going to the gym, while you are at the gym, and after you leave the gym. Proper hydration helps your muscles recover from the workout and keeps your body’s systems running smoothly.

• Get plenty of rest The added energy expense demands compensation in the form of rest. Most people require 8-10 hours of rest each night. If you are working out, up that by 30 minutes for every hour you work out – at least.

• Wash your hands Every time you go to the bathroom and before you leave the gym, wash your hands thoroughly, like you were scrubbing in for surgery. Gym surfaces are breeding grounds for germs. Many gyms require you to disinfect the equipment but that won’t protect you from all germs. And we all know that not everyone does it. Use hand sanitizer and wash your hands.

• Wear gloves Wearing gloves reduces the skin to skin contact opportunities in the gym.

You will still need to wash your hands.

And don’t forget to wash your gloves regularly.

• Eat a balanced diet If you are not taking in the proper nutrients your body will have a hard time fighting germs. It’s easy to get nutritionally depleted, particularly when exercising for weight loss. Make sure

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HEALTH & FITNESS.

you are getting plenty of real Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Iron, Zinc and other key immune nutrients to make sure your body stands ready to fight the germs.

• Give yourself rest days Separate from getting plenty of rest each night, give yourself full days of rest. It is not necessary or recommended for people to work out every day.

For my clients, an aggressive schedule would be workout on Monday and Tuesday, rest Wednesday, workout Thursday and Friday, and then take Saturday and Sunday off. I insist on maximum rest to allow for maximum efforts in the gym.

• Take shower shoes This should go without saying, but if you are going to shower at the gym wear shower

shoes. You would be disgusted to learn how many germs and microbes are crawling around in the showers.

• Change your clothes It is not healthy for you to work up a sweat and then stay in wet damp clothes for an extended period of time. It can lower your body temperature, and is particularly harmful for women as it traps moisture near bacteria prone places.

Sweat, metal, leather, germs and rubber. That’s what’s in a gym. Use the common cold transmission protocol, including not going to the gym when you’re sick in the first place.

Keep your results coming by staying in the gym, and out of the doctor’s office.

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APRIL

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events April 3 and 4

April 11, 12, and 13

Harvest Christian Academy “Spring Drama Production”

76/Circle K Smokin’ Wheels

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Family Life Center

Location: Guam International Raceway Free Admission

April 5

April 11, 12 and 13

Sanctuary Inc.’s Youth Fest

Talofofo Banana Festival

Time: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Agat Sagan Bisita

Time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Apr. 12 & 13) Location: Ipan Public Beach

featured event

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Soroptimist International’s 3rd Annual Live Your Dream 2k/5k, wellness fair, and “Get Your Groove On” Dancersize 2k/5k Show time: 5 a.m.

2k/5k Go time: 6 a.m.

Dancersize start: 7 a.m.

Location: Chamorro Village Runners and event goers are asked to donate a brand new pair of zories or athletic footwear for children ages 5 to 6 years old as part of the “Zories for Tots” campaign. Donations will go to the communities of Pagachao, Sagan Linayan and Gil Baza.

April 10, 11, and 12

G.A.T.E. Theater Program production of “Hairspray” Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Southern High School theater Tickets available at the door

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April 12

6th Annual 5K Run/ Walk Against UnderAge Drinking Presented by Southern High School, DYA & Cars Show time: 5 a.m.

Go time: 6 a.m.

Location: Chamorro Village Fees: $6 for students, $10 for adults, $25 for family of four, $12 per person on race day.

Register at Mark’s Sporting Goods or Southern High School main office.

April 12 and 13

9th Guam Cup Guam International large Ball Table Tennis Tournament Location: University of Guam Fieldhouse

April 13

2nd Annual Guam International Marathon Half marathon, 10K, and 5K Time: half marathon starts at 3 a.m.; 10K starts at 4:30 a.m.; and 5K starts at 5:15 a.m.

Post race festival at 4 p.m.

APRIL 25, 26 & 27

27th Guam Micronesia Island Fair The Guam Visitors Bureau will be hosting its annual signature cultural event for all to experience the culture and arts of Micronesia in one exciting weekend. At the fair, delegations from the Federated States of Micronesia, Rota, Saipan, Tinian, Kiribati, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Guam will share their culture. The event provides the opportunity to learn about the region’s customs and to meet Micronesia’s master carvers, blacksmiths, traditional fishing experts, jewelers, weavers, dancers, musicians, and chefs.

LOCATION: Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park TIME: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

April 25, 26, and 27

April 26

27th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair

11th St. Francis Golf Tournament

Time: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park

Deadline to register: Apr. 23 Location: Leo Palace Resort Showtime: 6:30 a.m.

Tee: 7:30 a.m.

Two person select shot Callaway format. $300 per team, $150 per player.

Limited to first 144 paid entries.

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Guam Running Club Perimeter Relay Time: 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: Agat Mayor’s Office

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• 16th Annual Guam Rugby International Tournament “Tru Grit” • Soroptimist International’s 3rd Annual Live Your Dream 2k/5k, wellness fair and “Get Your Groove On” Dancersize

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• UOG 2014 Island Sustainability Conference

• UOG 2014 Island Sustainability Conference

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• G.A.T.E. Theater presents, “Hairspray”

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MOVIES

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Dom Hemingway Island of Lemurs: Madagascar premiere at Regal Cinemas

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MOVIES

Rio 2 premieres at Regal Cinemas • G.A.T.E. Theater presents, “Hairspray” • Smokin’ Wheels • Talofofo Banana Festival

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Back to Sumay Day • Sanctuary Inc’s Youth Fest • 16th Annual Guam Rugby International Tournament “Tru Grit”

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• Smokin’ Wheels • G.A.T.E. Theater presents, “Hairspray” • Guam Commons Cup Table Tennis Tournament • Talofofo Banana Festival • Southern High School 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk Against Underage Drinking

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MOVIES Transcendence A Haunted House 2 Bears Heaven is for Real premiere at Regal Cinemas

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The new formula for “Coca-Cola” (referred to as “new Coke”) was introduced on this day in 1985.

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• 27th Annual Micronesia Island Fair • Guam Running Club Perimeter Relay • 11th St. Francis Golf Tournament

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Robert W. Woodruff was elected president of The Coca-Cola Company this day in 1923.

Asa Candler, an early “Coca-Cola” leaser, acquired 100% ownership of The Coca-Cola Company on April 22, 1981.

SPONSORED BY:

For showtimes: Call 649-1111 or visit www.regmovies.com Proudly serves refreshing

*Event times and dates may change without notice “Coca-Cola” is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.

beverages.

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Cover Feature///Essence of Guam

STORY BY Joy White PHOTOS BY David De Leon & Vikki Fong

The village night market is a place for fun, food, and great deals. You will eat and shop, all to the sound of island music. You never know what you may find or who you will see. As you inhale the savory smells of barbecue, mixed with the sweet smells of kettle corn and other tantalizing odors, you will find a variety of products for sale, from jewelry, clothing, hand bags, and produce to electronics, toys, and second hand items and brand new items all laid out on folding tables or dangling from clothes lines. You are likely to visit a booth that is selling a video game console side by side with a traditional chonka game board. All your favorite local foods are available, such as stuffed crab, empanada, keleguen, and lumpia. You may even find freshly caught fish.

Cousins Natalie Torres and Ray Taisican enjoy kettle corn at the Mangilao night market.

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Clockwise from top: Edita D. Mabasza with flowers for sale at the Agat night market; Mangilao night market; fresh vegetables for sale at the Agat night market.

The Mangilao night market sets up shop next to the Santa Teresita Catholic Church on Thursday nights. Vendors are lined up under a network of tin roofs and sell their wares shoulder to shoulder. The market began as a collective yard sale, and then grew to a full sized night market.

Raymond D. Anderson recently launched his t-shirt line, Gåtbo, and uses his customer base at the Mangilao night market to guage public opinion of his products.

Anderson returned to Guam after working for a design company in Los Angeles for 10 years. Anderson is observing how customers react to his colors and designs.

“The night market is a good location and helps build your character. It keeps you on your feet. You never know what the day will bring.” Anderson says. Operating a booth at the night market is similar to op-

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erating a small boutique and is good training, he says. “People come for good food, and you never know what to expect. You can find things not in the mall,” he says.

“People love to eat,” says Mary Agulto of Mangilao. Agulto visits the night market with her young grandchildren. People visit night markets to find inexpensive items and for the food. “It’s also a good way to help support locals who are trying to sell some things,” she says.

Barbara T. Enaje of Chalan Pago, visits the night market regularly to shop and to meet old and new friends. Rain does not stop this market-goer from having her fun.

“It’s a ritual,” she says. She and her husband look for healthy food and vegetables.

Enaje also takes to the dance floor, getting her exercise from grooving to the island music. “It keeps me away from my own

“People come for good food, and you never know what to expect. You can find things not in the mall.” ~ RAYMOND D. ANDERSON

Clockwise from top: Jamila Khuja frying empanadas at the Agat night market; vendors and customers at the Agat night market; Raymond Anderson at his booth at the Mangilao night market.

kitchen. And I like to treat my husband,” she says.

Joseph Tedtaotao sells produce grown on his property in the foothills of Agana Heights at the Mangilao night market.He sells mangoes, taro, betel nut and a variety of other things. He and his family try to have their spot every week. Sometimes the weather keeps customers away, but there are always the shoppers who know his produce and come no matter what the weather is like. “If you have the right thing to sell or people know you and what you sell,” Tedtaotao says. People attend the night market looking for specific things and to meet unique people. The variety of the market is also a big draw. Also the food, which can’t be found in any restaurant, he says.

Further south, the Agat night market draws visitors from as far as Yigo every Tuesday. The Agat market started in the halls of the mayor’s office next door, and eventually graduated to the Agat Sagan Bisita. Sprawled out a stone’s throw from

the ocean, vendors set up wares in the cement pavilions.

Edita D. Mabasza is a resident of Santa Rita and brings her hobby to the night market. “The love for flowers, I can’t explain it,” she says. Mabasza sells potted plants she grows in her own garden. She has been selling her flowers for about three years, but has been perfecting her skills for 10 years. In particular, Mabasza sees a lot of senior citizens visiting the night market.

In the future, she would like to see more tourists visiting night markets.

Ken Charfauros is originally from Agat, but currently lives in Utah. He visited the night market during his vacation on Guam to meet up with old and new friends and to shop for local artifacts. The markets on Guam are small, he says, but the Guam markets have a lot of different cultures present. “The food is good, especially the shrimp patties,” Charfauros says. “The produce is fresh, the local catch, the variety — that’s what makes it a unique place

to go and shop,” he says. In addition he points out much of the produce is sold at a cheaper price than at local grocery stores.

Jamila Khuja sells any kind of food in a wrap you could want, warming her tortillas and frying her empanadas on the spot at the Agat night market. She has anything from the traditional keleguen wrap to her specialty “empana-pizzas” and empanada s’mores. “You have to go where the people go,” Khuja says. People come for the atmosphere she says. “It’s the culture for us here on Guam to go out in good weather,” she says, particularly from January to June, which is typically the dry season.

Vendors at night markets are generally ready for customers by 5 p.m. Whether you visit the Mangilao or Agat nigh markets, or the Wednesday night market at Chamorro Village or the Yigo night market on Fridays, you may find a good deal, your favorite food, or a few new friends, but never the same thing twice.

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Feature///Island Focus

BY Joy White

Easter is a time of family, for people of all faiths and beliefs. When Easter comes around families spend time together in various ways at home, outdoors, or out on the town.

On the days leading to the holiday, families browse Guam’s clothing stores together to pick out new outfits.

Outfits for Easter Sunday are dressy and usually in bright or pastel colors, and of course new shoes are a must too. After all, you want to look your best when you attend church or see family and friends at Easter events. Even for those who do not celebrate at a church, it is a good time to take advantage of sales for a new spring wardrobe. A special meal is always part of the holiday. Some go out for a Sunday brunch while others have small parties at their home. Some also celebrate the day with a barbecue on the beach.

Egg hunts are a fun tradition for both children and adults. Every village mayor puts on an Easter egg hunt, as do various community organizations, businesses, and schools. Preparing for the egg hunt is almost as fun as the actual egg hunt. Decorating and dyeing the eggs can be great fun, or if plastic eggs are used, stuffing them with goodies is pretty entertaining.

Then, the adults get to hide all the eggs; under bushes, in low handing branches, behind their backs. As the young ones gather all the eggs in their baskets, they are all searching for the most prized golden egg. Although everyone in an egg hunt is a winner, the finder of the golden

egg is the ultimate winner and sometimes gets a grand prize, which can be money, toys, or candy.

Aside from special brunches, new clothes, and Easter egg hunts, the devout dedicate the Friday before Easter, Good Friday, to pilgrimages. Some travel to each of Guam’s Catholic churches to pray the Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross are representations of Jesus Christ carrying the cross to his crucifixion. Going to all the churches in one day is no trivial endeavor, and for those less devout it is an excellent way to admire the architecture and artwork of Guam’s churches.

In addition, many people of all faiths tackle the slopes of Mount Lamlam in Agat or Mount Jumullong Manglo in Chalan Pago. The trails up the mountains are lined with homemade crosses to represent the Stations of the Cross.

Along the trail up Mount Lamlam there is also a Shrine to the Virgin Mary for people to worship. Some carry a wooden cross up the path to plant at Lamlam’s peak. The hike to the peak of Mount Jumullong Manglo is a little easier than Mount Lamlam.

This year, Good Friday is on April 18 and Easter Sunday is April 20.

Feature///Sports

Swimming’s Golden Girl Iijima adds triathlons to her repertoire

By Jesse Santos

Twenty-one-year-old Manami “Mana” Iijima is quite the athlete. This stellar young lady was a top swimmer for many years and is now making headlines in triathlons. At this point, the sky is the limit for Iijima.

At the ripe age of three, Iijima’s mother signed her up for swimming lessons. And from that point on, she never looked back. Iijima swam in Japan and then continued when she moved to Guam.

Iijima dabbled in tennis and soccer, but her love was swimming.

“Throughout my high school years in Japan, I was able to qualify for the high school national championships and Junior Olympics,” Iijima says.

She qualified for the Junior Olympics each time they were held, which was twice a year.

Iijima has won medals from numerous competitions. In 2005 alone, she won five bronze from the Mini South Pacific games in Palau and six gold in the Arafura Games in Australia.

The following year, Iijima outshone the competition, similarly to Michael Phelps, winning an amazing ten gold and seven silver medals in the Micronesian Games in Saipan. She impressively medaled in every single event.

In 2010, her team placed third in the Japan High School National Championships in the 400m freestyle relay; her split was 58:30, which sent them to the Junior Olympics where they placed sixth in the open division in the 400m freestyle relay. Her split improved to 57:88. Iijima also took silver in the 200m freestyle, with a personal best of 2:05.22.

Iijima’s most comfortable in the water, but showing her athleticism via headstands outside the water has been common practice.

After high school, she kept her suit and added a bike and running shoes to her collection. Her mom had inspired her to start running 5K’s and then one day a book piqued her interest. “When I started having an interest in triathlons last year, I picked up this book called “A Life Without Limits” by Chrissie Wellington. I just fell in love with the sport more and I hadn’t even started it then. It got me so excited. I’ve read that book more than three times,” Iijima says.

Iijima just signed up for XTERRA Guam, which is on March 29. “I’m getting a lot of help from other triathletes. I am pretty comfortable on the swim and run but biking is still very new to me. I try to be on my bike as much as possible.”

Iijima’s says she aims to, “Listen to my body and don’t push too hard.

Also, to have fun and enjoy doing what I love to do.” She also hopes to be as fast as Mieko Carey, Charlie Epperson and Cameron O’Neal “and all those super fast and inspirational people. “Everyone that does sports influences me,” she says.

“I like the challenge. The challenge to become faster, more patient, and most of all a better person.”

When asked if she has any friendly competition she states, “Yes, but for the past 15 years of being an athlete, I think the biggest competition is with myself.”

Iijima would like to thank everyone who has supported her throughout her years as a swimmer and now as a triathlete. “Also, a big thank you to Guam’s Triathlon community for encouraging me and helping me out. I hope to inspire people to just have fun with sports and enjoy what they do.”

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OUT&ABOUT

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The Guam International Marathon committee held a press conference on Feb. 27 to unveil the agenda planned for this year’s three day event in Tumon. Representatives from the GIM’s many sponsors were present, including newest sponsor PowerAde, the official sports drink of the event. The GIM is scheduled for the weekend of April 11 - 13 and will include unique opportunities to showcase Guam’s culture and hospitality. Other sponsors include Pacific Islands Club Guam, United Airlines, Take Care, Bank of Guam and South Pacific Petroleum.

Photos by Joy White

Guam Community College launched the Guam Army National Guard Keep Your Guard Up training on Feb.17. Some 164 soldiers returning from deployment in Afghanistan will partake of training specially formulated for unemployed or underemployed returning soldiers. The soldiers will earn a certificate in electricity at the end of the 90-day GCC program.

Photos by Joy White

PBS on Guam held a wine tasting and silent auction on Feb. 20 at the Sheraton Laguna Guam.

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Film makers for Russian independent biker press Neformat, visit with members of local motorcycle clubs at the Horse & Cow during the filming of a documentary about motorcycle clubs around the world.

Photos by Colin Leon Guerrero

The University of Guam Soroptimist Sigma Society held on Open Mic Night Fundraiser on Feb. 27 at Guma’ Tasa Cafe.

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Special Feature///Real Estate Spotlight

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