QUARTERLY EMALIE’S GET-MOVING CHECKLIST MOVING TOGETHER CHALLENGE LET US PAY YOUR RACE FEES
CONNECTING NEIGHBORS TRAILSIDE YOGA
A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE GROUP COMMUNITIES
“ GET-MOVING CHECKLIST Emalie Cockrell As we transition from summertime leisure to the more structured days of autumn, many of us experience a natural desire to move more. However, our efforts at movement often happen in isolation: we go to the gym alone, we run or walk alone (or with our dog, who, while wonderful, doesn’t count as human interaction), and we commit to goals for ourselves alone. Movement takes on new motivation and enjoyment when it is accomplished alongside friends. We are more likely to follow through on a workout when we know someone is waiting for us. We will be more faithful to goals when someone else knows we’ve made them and may ask us about them. This season, as you start to think about committing to a new exercise program or training plan, consider asking someone to do it with you—consider moving together. Emalie is a graduate student of English Literature at the University of Arkansas and an avid trail runner. She and her husband Connor and their dog Karhu live at Eco Modern Flats.
Cover photo by @jakehalbertphotography
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Uptown Fayetteville's newest way to get moving together — Sound Swings are designed for people of all ages. When three people swing together, all three parts of a motion-activated musical composition will play. Swing by and try them out!
EMALIE’S FAVORITE WAYS TO GET MOVING TOGETHER CYCLING. With the Razorback Greenway outside our doorsteps, hopping on a bike is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to be active with a friend (or a handful). The trail connects to downtown Fayetteville, many breweries, even the NWA Mall. Next time you want to grab a beer or a coffee with your friend or neighbor, suggest that you bike there instead of driving. If you are unfamiliar with navigating the trails, stop by the Fayetteville Visitor’s Center on the square for a paper map, or visit trails.cast.uark.edu for an interactive digital map.
POOLSIDE/ROOFTOP YOGA. At Uptown and ECO Modern Flats, we have partnered with Trailside Yoga to bring free outdoor yoga classes to residents once a month. Grab your neighbor and your mat for a simultaneously invigorating and relaxing yoga class (see the feature on page 6). HIKING. You don’t have to go very far to find beautiful hiking trails in Fayetteville. Head to Kessler Mountain, a trail system in south Fayetteville, for 7 miles of quiet trails to hike. Access from Kessler Regional Park on Judge Cummings Road.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS KESSLER TRAIL RUN October 14th
PLAYING IN THE DIRT - OORC November 11th, 6pm-10pm
Join us for the best trail race in NWA. Located at Kessler trailhead (2600 Judge Cummings Road), you have the option to run a 10K or 20K. Race goes by some of the best trails in NWA, including Rock City. Doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced trail runner or if this is your first trail run, you are sure to enjoy this race! facebook.com/kesslertrailrun
Ozark Off-Road Cyclists’ weekend celebrating 30 years of mountain biking in Arkansas, kicking things off Friday night November 10th with “Trail Rocks”, a benefit concert at Georges Majestic on Dickson St. After the Saturday morning bike ride, the “Playing in the Dirt” Gala is a cocktail attire evening featuring the story of Arkansas Mountain Biking, a celebration of 20-years of trail advocacy by the OORC, live music by National Park Radio, dinner, drinks, silent auctions and more at the beautiful Pratt Place Barn. Tickets are on sale now! ozarkoffroadcyclists.org
HERO HALF MARATHON October 15th, 8:00am
CYCLOFROST December 9th
A scenic, chip-timed, point-to-point race originating at beautiful Lake Fayetteville. Race proceeds benefit organizations that meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play. The race is held every year to coincide with Fire Safety Week. herohalfmarathon.com
New this year to the Fayetteville Race Series is CYCLOFROST, a cyclocross race at Lake Fayetteville’s North Shore! Cyclocross is a very specific type of bike racing. You can expect to encounter grass, dirt, mud, gravel, sand, and a whole slew of other assortments and combinations. The races are based on a set time (measured by numbers of laps), not distance. Open to all, various USA Cycling categories are available to participate in. First timers are encouraged to try! fayetteville-ar.gov/3194/cyclocross
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MOVING TOGETHER CHALLENGE
Grab a �rainin� budd� and we will pa� �our re�istration fees. Any two (or more) SREG tenants or employees: Train for a race or ride together, and we’ll pay you each $30 toward your registration fees.
Fill out the form at: specializedreg.com/movingtogether
Tag your race day photo with #sregmovingtogether and we will mail you each a check for $30!
Maggie Nevers rides her bike past “Dapper,” a mural by Rogers artist, Steve Adair at Uptown Fayetteville. Photo by Joshua Duke.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: BikeNWA The bike alliance of Northwest Arkansas
ounded in 1999 as the Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks, BikeNWA has been working for nearly two decades to make Northwest Arkansas a more bike-friendly region. They do this in two ways: by supporting and amplifying the work of local bike organizations, and meeting with local elected officials to advocate for better bike infrastructure and bike-friendly policies. As a business member of BikeNWA, Specialized has partnered with BikeNWA to offer bike maintenance classes and organized rides at our communities, including a bike tour of the art at Uptown Fayetteville earlier this month. bikenwa.org CONNECTION QUARTERLY: FALL 2017 • 5
CONNECTING OUR NEIGHBORS with Trailside Yoga On-site outdoor yoga is one of our favorite ways to move together. This summer, we partnered with Trailside Yoga to offer free yoga classes to residents at Eco Modern Flats and Uptown Fayetteville. With knowledgeable and supportive teachers and a focus on building community, Trailside is a perfect match! Look for a schedule of classes in the spring! No matter where you live, outdoor yoga is open to everyone who lives or works in a Specialized community — just sign up with your property manager.
Photos by @jakehalbertphotography
Music to �et �ou moving.
Local DJs curate the perfect mixes for your experience at the ECO Modern Flats rooftop. 6 • SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE GROUP
DID YOU KNOW? We take the tenets of active design very seriously. In this case, we’ll take the stairs. By creating visible, enticing stairs to encourage everyday use, we hope to inspire everyone to take an extra step with us. With the help of local artist Olivia Trimble, the main stairwell at Uptown Fayetteville is now a little more inviting.
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