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Hip Hop You Don’t Stop
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40 and over dance troupe keeps it moving
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Stinesville man finds perfect fit in local race series
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stride Editorial director: Bob Zaltsberg Production & copy editor: Kathryn S. Gardiner Photo director: David Snodgress Senior writers: Seth Tackett, Carol Johnson Contributing staff: Gizzelle Sandoval, Garet Cobb, Rich Janzaruk, Jeremy Hogan and Chris Howell Graphic designer: Stewart Moon Publisher: E. Mayer Maloney Jr. CONTENT: 812-331-4289 kgardiner@hoosiertimes.com Advertising sales manager: Laurie Ragle Marketing manager: Shaylan Owen ADVERTISING/DISTRIBUTION: 812-331-4310 INstride is a monthly fitness, wellness and nutrition magazine serving south-central Indiana with offices in Bedford, Mooresville, Martinsville and Bloomington. It is distributed to more than 90,000 readers and can be found at various locations throughout south-central Indiana. The free publication is also inserted in the Bedford Times-Mail, Martinsville Reporter-Times and Bloomington Herald-Times the second Monday of every month; and the Mooresville/Decatur Times, the second Thursday of every month. ©2015 Schurz Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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ON THE COVER Darrelyn Valdez, creator of the 40ver hip hop dance team perform at Enlighten Wellness in Bloomington. Photograph by Chris Howell for INstride
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Find That Something New When Darrelyn Valdez was 35, she knew she wanted to try something new each time a new year rolled around. That’s what she told INstride intern Gizzelle Sandoval, who interviewed her about what she’s doing now that she’s topped 40. The group is called 40ver, and it’s a dance organization for those 40 and older who want to learn hip hop. In INstride, we try to find a variety of ways to exercise. We’ve had other stories on dance, but this is the first time hip hop has made the story list. May, June and July also are a time of year when people want to look their most fit for weddings. The bride and groom aren’t the only ones; the fathers and mothers and aunts and uncles also want to look their best, and a story today looks into how best to do so. Also in today’s magazine are stories about the Magnificent 7 Road Race Series, which puts on events in seven southern Indiana counties. Reporter Seth Tackett introduces readers to a handful of runners who love to compete in the races. To another healthy month... Bob Zaltsberg, Editor
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Running Stinesville man finds perfect fit in local race series By Seth Tackett
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hris Jackson was at a crossroads in 2002. He could no longer pursue his lifelong passion of competitive cycling with the same zest and enthusiasm he had before. There just weren’t enough hours in the day. Why? Because Jackson’s long peaceful bike rides and hours spent training would now be replaced with long sleepless nights, a lot of dirty diapers and a crying baby. When Jackson and his wife Lisa Champelli became parents, the time commitment he dedicated to cycling every week had to change. Juggling the responsibilities of being a dad and cycling had become too much for the Philadelphia native. “For me, growing up, my sport was always cycling,” Jackson said. “The thing that got me into it was ‘Breaking Away.’ I was in junior high school, maybe a freshman in high school, but I was really impressed by it. I was really taken with the movie. After the movie, I asked for a bike for [my] birthday and got into racing.” But the time commitment that Jackson put into cycling would soon clash with his role as a dad. “Finding that time is tough enough for anyone,” Jackson said of cycling. “But when I became a parent, I had to give that time up to change diapers and catch up on sleep.” Competitive cycling sessions can range anywhere from two to eight hours, and Jackson needed an alternative that still provided him a way to stay fit and feed his competitive fire. In 2008, the Stinesville resident found his alternative—the Magnificent 7 Road Race Series. “It’s a great community of folks of all ages, of all abilities,” Jackson said. “It’s pretty competitive for some folks, for others it’s a social experience. There are some that are really racing to the best of their abilities.” Dr. Jerry Ruff started the series in 1997 as way to encourage local runners to participate in area races in the surrounding seven counties. The series is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization with races held in Monroe, Owen, Morgan, Greene, Brown, Lawrence and Jackson counties.
Magnificent The races range from April to December with runners not only competing in the individual races, but against one another for the year-end points title. “I was looking for something else to stay fit,” Jackson said. “I would run a little bit, but I saw one of the races advertised somewhere. I showed up not knowing what to expect, and I had a great time, and I signed up for the rest of the races that year.” Not only did the race series fit into Jackson’s schedule as a parent, it provided the perfect balance. “I found out, in my age category, I was pretty competitive,” Jackson said. “I wasn’t going to be winning any races outright, but I was in my mid-40s at that time, and I was able to compete successfully against people locally. Competing against people made it that much more interesting.” Just because Jackson traded his bike for some running shoes and diapers doesn’t mean his commitment and dedication to staying competitive and fit hasn’t changed. “Often I’ll run before my kids get up in the morning,” Jackson said. “I work often into the evening, and I’ll run after work. If I am traveling I can’t always bring a bike with me, I can’t always find a swimming pool,
but I can always put on a pair of running shoes and run just about anywhere. “That’s one of the things that has made running appealing to me. There is a time commitment for anything, but not needing a gym, any special equipment, it’s just a lot easier to get a workout in.” The series has provided a way for Jackson to juggle his responsibilities as a parent and as an athlete. After winning three races in 2014, Jackson was last year’s Masters Division winner and, as of April 23, is in first place in this year’s standings. But what the 50-year-old employee of the Monroe County Public Library enjoys the most isn’t the glory of winning or beating the guy that beat him the week before—it’s the camaraderie. “The most appealing part is the social part,” Jackson said. “There is a group of people that show up to the majority of the races and some of them are kids and some of them are well into their 70s. We show up Saturday morning, somewhere in these seven counties, and it is a community gathering for us. “We are catching up on how we are doing outside of the running world, and of course, talking about our favorite hobby, running.” n
Rick Scherer, Pip Chamberlain and Jack Kirby after a race.
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Trio adds more than numbers to Mag 7 races By Seth Tackett
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probably be a safe bet that one of the three was and my left arm throbbed with pain for the rest of there, especially Scherer. the race. The 53-year-old auditor competed in 87 races “It got to the point that I had to walk and not last year and has already competed in 15 this year. run, because I had to have [my] arm lower or on top On three different occasions in 2014, Scherer, along of my head to minimize the pain. To make matters with Kirby, competed in three races in a single day. worse, the race info on the Internet said the race Scherer loves the camaraderie and companioncourse was flat. They lied!” Scherer is not only taking full advantage of what ship the local race circuit provides. the Mag 7 series offers, “The greatest thrill is he is also giving back. seeing all the same Scherer has organized smiling faces before and over 110 golf tournaafter each race,” Scherer said. “It is also fun ments and wanted to during races that have take that experience to out and backs to root on the local racing scene. the other runners when “When I started you pass each other.” running again, I wanted Scherer’s dedication to host my own race,” to running is on display, Scherer remembered. “I anywhere at any time. live on Maple Grove He once ran a midnight Road, which has race in Seymour and beautiful scenic views then made the 60-mile and my wife has three trip to Martinsville for goats, which she loves an 8 a.m. race. like children, that is “Everyone is on their how I came up with the own journey and it is name.” interesting to learn how Thus, the Maple Courtesy Photo running has helped Grove Goat Run was Rick Scherer’s race, the Maple Grove Goat Run, raised them on their journey born in 2014. funds to buy Jennifer Titus a racing wheelchair. through life,” Scherer Last year, while said. “The stories are so in the YMCA “The greatest thrill is seeing competing interesting. Some people run Spring Family Run, Scherer to get or stay in shape. But and Kirby noticed a competiall the same smiling faces many run to find an inner tor, Jennifer Titus, going up a before and after each race. hill in a regular wheelchair at peace and to help them deal with life’s challenges. a slower pace. After the race, It is also fun during races Nothing like a long practice Kelly Smith, the director, that have out and backs to mentioned that something run to clear your head and organize your thoughts.” needed to be done to get root on the other runners Unfortunately, running Titus a racing wheelchair. when you pass each other.” hasn’t always been all fun Proceeds from the Maple and games all the time for Grove Goat Run would help Rick Scherer Scherer; he once particiraise money to get Titus a proper set of wheels for pated in a trail run where he competition. It was presented to Titus as a surprise, had to navigate his way through a foot of snow at five minutes before the start of the race. Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. “We raised over $4,300 and got her a chair, a The combination of snow and cold temperatures trainer, and enough money left over to pay for a took its toll on the 53-year-old. But it wasn’t until number of race entry fees,” Scherer said. “It was her the Otter Creek Trail Marathon in Brandenburg, birthday a few days later, so all 150 people at the Ky., that Scherer would truly be tested. race sang, ‘Happy Birthday,’ to Jennifer and the “I tripped over something, probably a root, and crowd parted and her mother appeared with her did a face plant four miles into the marathon,” new racing chair.” n Scherer remembered. “I jammed both my hands,
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eddings are arguably the most important and stressful day of anyone’s life, and it can be just as stressful for parents of brides and grooms. Managing that stress is vital in making sure the wedding day goes smoothly while feeling and looking your best. IU Health Dietitian Stacey Matavuli acknowledged the added stress that bad habits can add to a parent in the months leading up to the wedding. Here are a few tips she recommends that could help with weight loss, weight maintenance and overall good health for the wedding:
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At least six months prior to the wedding, develop a regular habit of exercising. Try to
work in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five days a week to meet the minimum requirements. “I do think that so many people wait three months before the wedding and think ‘I have to get into this before the wedding,’” said Matavuli. “At that point, it’s almost too late. Healthy weight loss is losing one to two pounds a week ... Going into a crash diet to get into a smaller size dress or suit is going to be more of a fad.”
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Don’t allow the wedding planning to get in the way of healthy eating habits and routines. This
stressful time might make it harder to plan out your meals, but making the extra effort to do so could help you avoid stress eating and maintain good health.
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Planning for the wedding and incorporating guests into the decisions made for food and
catering could help you stay on track if fruit and healthy options are provided. “Incorporating healthy food choices (like) making fruit and veggie bars can be beautiful and very artistic,” said Matavuli. “Try to keep those healthy options there.”
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Lastly, trying to maintain stress reduction techniques such as meditation or prayer time
every day can help keep one grounded, and allowing enough time to plan can help keep things on track. While dealing with physical wellness to ensure that you look good from the inside out, it’s also important to feel good by maintaining your mental health. A wedding can feel overwhelming at times, especially with all of the decision to be made and conflicts that might come with them. However, IU Health Psychotherapist Sherry Franklin says that having a pleasant experience at your child’s wedding and the months leading up to it is doable through the following: Ensure there is clear communication on the financing of the wedding. How much can the parents contribute? If they are financially unable to contribute, let that be known.
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Get outfit approval. As they plan their wedding, they may want you in certain colors or attire.
Put aside family conflicts for this day out of respect for the bride and groom. Again, this is their day. It is known that finances, family conflict and lack of communication are the major causes for stress during weddings. By following these tips and starting these conversations at least three months prior to the wedding, you can ensure your child’s expectations, needs and wants are met for their wedding. n
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The 40ver hip hop dance team perform at Enlighten Wellness in Bloomington.
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“It’s called 40ver because I’m over 40,” said Valdez with a laugh. “You don’t have to have any dance experience. If you’re 40 and over, you can join!” She had one obstacle to overcome to make her vision a reality: she needed a choreographer. Luckily, in 2013 she was working at Panache Dance studio when a choreographer walked in and applied for a job there. She swooped him up for 40ver and the rest is history. “We didn’t even interview him,” said Valdez of Jay Tan. “He has been crazy enough to take that role of choreographer and go on this crazy journey with us.” He happened to work for Hip Hop Connexions and helped them work out a routine for the show, which by that time was only a month away. 40vers started off with eight women, four weeks and one goal.
Darrelyn Valdez, creator of the 40ver hip hop dance team and choreographer Jay Tan, a senior at Indiana University. Chris Howell | INSTRIDE
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ho knew that people 40 and over would still be doing hip hop? 40ver, founded and instructed by Darrelyn Valdez, is primarily a hip hop dance group for people 40 and older. She came up with 40ver two years ago while sitting in the audience at Set It Off! Hip Hop ConnXion, Indiana’s annual dance showcase. She had noticed that there weren’t any dance groups specifically for people of her age group and decided to start her own.
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“I told everybody, ‘Okay, we’re going to work hard but the number one priority is [having] fun,” said Valdez. After having started her family at a young age, Valdez is at a point in her life where she just wants to have fun. Her main focus is to make the process enjoyable and memorable for everyone. Her hopes for 40ver is to expand, travel to events and have more male dancers. Her group is slowly growing through word of mouth. There are currently 20 people, including three male dancers, in 40ver and, much like her group, their success is growing as well. “The great thing about it is that it’s hitting a different population,” said Valdez. “Who would have guessed that people our age would still be doing hip hop?” 40ver anticipates working on more hip hop routines and even adding reggaeton and Bollywood choreography for next year. None of this would have been possible without everyone’s commitment throughout the entire process. “Sometimes when you create a dream and it actually happens, you’re like, ‘wait, when did this come true?’” For more information, email valdezquartet@yahoo. com. n
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Carl Weinberg performs with the 40ver hip hop dance team.
G N I C N A AAlways D lwayDancing s Bloomington woman leaps in and leads
up becoming a city of endless opportunities. An example of that is how working at Vibe Yoga led her to being known as the “crazy Zumba lady,” she By Gizzelle Sandoval said. The IU Dance Marathon had asked Vibe Yoga to perform he moment her husband at one of their events and, by decided to pursue his chance, they couldn’t make it music interests and and left the slot open for Valdez. attend Jacobs School of Music, She accepted to take their place Darrelyn Valdez knew her life in the event, asked a couple of was at a turning point. Should her friends to join her and she have pushed to keep her life together they became a success as a military wife or did she as they Zumba danced in front make the right decision to move of the crowd. It has been five to Bloomington? David Snodgress | INstride years since then and she’s been Valdez moved to Bloomingasked every year to participate in ton nearly four years ago and has the event as a performer. since become known for being “I’m hoping somewhere Everything she has ever had involved in many different along [my sons’] careers an interest in, she has thrown community events and organizations. It all started with her that they can take what herself into in hopes that the learning experience would be a volunteering at her youngest fun one. son’s school. Her son’s interest in they learned and give “When I turned 35, I told dance and her desire to give back back a piece of what myself that every year, no matter to her community led her to being a youth coordinator at they have to give back.” how small, I want to try something new,” said Valdez. Windfall Dancers Inc. while her Darrelyn Valdez She isn’t the only one trying son was in the youth company. new things and being active in the community. She Since then, she has done silks, flamenco, Bollyoften encourages her family to participate with her wood, Irish step, tap dancing—the list goes on. as a way to spend more time with them. Even “I don’t drink coffee or anything...my mind is though she’s involved in several different activities at always just racing and thinking about what else I once, her family is always her top priority. Valdez can get involved with,” said Valdez. Currently she is the instructor for 40ver, a dance hopes that giving back to the community will model for her children the importance of being selfless. group she founded for people 40 years old and “I’m hoping somewhere along [my sons’] careers older. The idea came to her one day when she that they can take what they learned and give back a realized that there weren’t a lot of dance-related piece of what they have to give back,” said Valdez. groups for people over 40. She received positive Eventually, she plans to take a more relaxed pace responses as more and more people joined her dance in her life and focus on her relationship with her group. What was a handful of people turned into a husband after they soon become “empty nesters.” group of 20. On top of that, she is starting rehearsThat means fewer events and more traveling. Until als for her show at the annual Senior Expo in May. then, she plans to keep dancing, stay up late “I can go do something on my own. I love it thinking about what else she can do and follow her when other people go, but if I’m really interested, passions, big and small. In short, Valdez has not I’ll do it,” said Valdez as she explained that she regretted anything. doesn’t need to be pushed to try new things. “This is the longest we’ve stayed anywhere other For Valdez, it’s all about having the right than back home and it has been great,” she said. mindset. What began as a way for her to get involved in a community entirely new to her ended “Bloomington’s grown on me and I love it.” n
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Aging Re-Imagined The Creative Aging Festival Symposium
Are you “getting better with age?” May is Older Americans Month, making this a great moment to ask yourself that question. The City of Bloomington Commission on Aging would like to help you answer it. The word “aging” often conjures up images of the problems that can arise with advancing years. Those problems are an important focus of the commission’s work, as well as the work of many others in our community. For example, consider ACHIEVE and its goal of “making the healthy choice the easy choice.” ACHIEVE’s efforts contribute directly to preventing or delaying the onset of many physical challenges in later life. But there also are positive aspects to aging, including how creativity can blossom as we age. That kind of fulfillment should be celebrated. Therefore, each year the commission collaborates with many community partners to present the Creative Aging Festival, which features programming throughout the month of May. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. There also will be a White House conference on aging in May. The commission wants to raise awareness of Bloomington as a hotbed of creative aging this year, and it is doing that by adding a new event for 2015—the Creative Aging Festival Symposium. The symposium will be May 14-15, and its presenters will include both national and local experts from healthrelated professions, the arts, community development, and other relevant specializations. On May 14, the featured presenter will be Maria Genne, founder and director of KAIROS Alive! Events will be held at three locations that day. In the morning, Bell Trace Senior Living will present a session on the 16 INstride • May 2015
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ABOVE: Michal Ann Carley, glass torchworker and artist blacksmith, will host a workshop titled The Beauty of Rust. LEFT: The Symposium’s ReMarket will showcase the work of local repurposing innovators.
mind-body-spirit connection. In the afternoon, IU Health Bloomington Hospital will host an Introduction to Moving Well workshop for health care professionals. That evening, the Monroe County Public Library will show Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory, winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award. On May 15, all events will be held at the Monroe County Convention Center, thanks to the generous support of Comfort Keepers. Admission for the full
schedule of daytime events is $10. The keynote speaker, sponsored by the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, will be Tim Carpenter on The Art of Active Living. Carpenter is founder and executive director of EngAGE, and he was instrumental in developing Burbank’s groundbreaking Senior Artist Colony. There also will be several workshops during the day. For example, the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington is sponsoring The Beauty of Rust, in which Michal Ann Carley—glass torchworker and artist blacksmith—will tell her story of overcoming life-threatening physical challenges to create a new kind of work. Alternatively, you might want to participate in the workshop on Embodied Writing: Yoga and Creative Writing that Michael McColly will offer. Later, Rediscovering Ourselves as Artists will focus on how late-blooming artists from Indiana University’s Emeriti House community have forged new paths in various media; featured artists will be George Malacinski (woodwork), John and Peggy Woodcock (photography), and Jerome Harste (watercolors). Meanwhile, the symposium’s Re-Market will showcase the work of local repurposing innovators. There, you’ll find recycled, one-of-a-kind items, antiques, hand-painted furniture, and jewelry, as well as ideas about how to reinvent yourself! Throughout the day there will be performances by groups such as the Sounds of Indiana; the Writers Guild at Bloomington; and the Hungry Five, a spin-off ensemble of the Bloomington Community Band, playing German oompah-type music. On the evening of May 15, the symposium concludes with Time Travels: Soaring into the Second Act. This annual multi-generational event is hosted by Krista Detor, and performers will include Chuck Rainey, Rod Taylor, Malcolm Abrams, Gladys DeVane, Ella Poletti, and the Storyzilla Storytellers. Admission for the evening is $25; proceeds benefit the Endwright Center, Area 10 Agency on Aging. Please join us at the symposium, and at other Creative Aging Festival events throughout the month! Several events are scheduled immediately before or after the symposium dates this year, so you may want to invite nearby relatives and friends to spend a few days in Bloomington around that time. You can find additional details about all festival events online at the Commission on Aging’s website: www.bloomington.in.gov/coa. The Commission on Aging is chaired by Alice Oestreich and the Creative Aging Festival Planning Committee is chaired by Julie Hill. If you have questions about either the commission or the festival, you are welcome to contact them through our City of Bloomington staff liaison, Sue Owens, at owenss@ bloomington.in.gov. n
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Q&A:
Addiction treatment April was alcohol awareness month. For our April chat, Caleb Branam, a treatment coordinator with Centerstone in Bloomington, answered your questions. MODERATOR: Why don’t you start by telling us about what you do at Centerstone? BRANAM: I currently work in a dual role within Centerstone as a supervisor to our addictions programming and as treatment coordinator conducting evaluations/treatment recommendations for individuals with substance issues.
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How can you tell if a person’s drug or alcohol use is just a habit and when it’s an actual chemical dependency? Does it matter? BRANAM: Chemical dependency to a substance differs from a habit in that someone with a chemical dependency to a substance will continue to use despite consequences. Individuals may ignore or not recognize the consequences of their use. This is one of the best ways to differentiate between chemical dependency and just a habit.
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There’s always talk about people needing to hit “rock bottom” before they get help. Is there truth to this? It’s scary contemplate letting a family member or loved one hit “rock bottom.” BRANAM: Needing to hit “rock bottom” before someone gets help is more of a myth than a fact. Individuals often seek help/treatment before losing their house, car, family and job.
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BRANAM: If you know someone has an alcohol addiction the best way is to help them is to obtain information about treatment options and be supportive. Many individuals will feel stigmatized if they admit they have an addiction to alcohol. Loved ones will feel they will be shunned by family, friends or co-workers by getting help. Attending initial evaluations, going to “open” recovery support meetings and helping them understand better that alcoholism is a disease not a character defect are all great ways to help them. Like other disease (heart disease, cancer, diabetes) family history of alcoholism puts the individual at a higher risk to have an alcohol disorder themselves.
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What can families and friends do if someone just really doesn’t want to seek treatment or get help? BRANAM: If a family or friend doesn’t want to seek treatment themselves the best thing to do is become educated about the disorder yourself. Support group such as Al-Anon or Nar-Anon are great resources to get involved with. These groups provide emotional support for friends and families of individuals with substance disorders. These groups also can provide some education about these disorders as well. By educating yourself about the disorder you can have the answers readily available when that loved one does seek treatment.
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Is alcoholism really a disease? How does thinking of it that way help in treatment? BRANAM: Alcohol disorder is recognized as a disease within the medical community and not as a moral defect. By viewing alcohol disorder as disease we can focus treatment on the biological and psychological components that exist. There are currently medicated assisted treatment options for alcohol disorder (Naltrexone, VIVITROL, Antabuse, Campral) as well as evidenced based psychotherapy interventions. MODERATOR: Thank you so much, Caleb, for joining us. Is there anything else you’d like to add before we say goodbye? BRANAM: I would like to say that Monroe County is very blessed with the amount of resources available for individuals who are struggling with substance disorders. If you or a loved one has a substance disorder please reach out and get connected/involved with these resources. n
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By Gizzelle Sandoval
Can’t Be Beat Beets offer vitamins and sugar without the crash
Nothing beats the sweet taste of freshly-picked beets in May. The benefits that come with eating beets only make them sweeter. According to FullCircle.com, beets: n Are high in vitamins and minerals. More specifically, potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B and C, betacarotene, beta-cyanine and folic acid, to name a few.
n Cleanse the body. Not only do they help keep
your liver healthy, but they also serve as a blood purifier and can prevent various forms of cancer. n Help your mental health. Beets contain betaine, which is used in certain treatments of depression, and tryptophan, an amino acid that helps produce healthy sleep and a stable mood. In other words, beets are nature’s chocolate. n Are a high source of energy. They’re low in calories and high in sugar. Unlike the sugar you get from sweets, the sugar in beets are released into your system gradually, so no sugar crash and more energy. n
Roasted Beets and Sautéed Beet Greens 1 bunch beets with greens 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional) salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash the beets thoroughly, leaving the skins on, and remove the greens. Rinse greens, removing any large stems, and set aside. Place the beets in a small baking dish or roasting pan, and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. If you wish to peel the beets, it is easier to do so once they have been roasted. Cover and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife can slide easily through the largest beet. When the roasted beets are almost done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for a minute. Tear the beet greens into 2- to 3-inch pieces, and add them to the skillet. Cook and stir until greens are wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens as is, and the roasted beets sliced with either red-wine vinegar, or butter and salt and pepper.
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May Race to Breathe 5K and Family Activity Morning WHERE: The Warehouse, 1525 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, Ind. DESCRIPTION: The day starts off with a 5K timed run/walk on the B-Line. The run will be followed by a morning of activities free for everyone, including rock wall climbing, skateboard park, volleyball pit, bouncy house for the little ones and an inflatable obstacle course for big kids and adults. Food will be provided. This event and run are to raise funds for Pat Arthur, who has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The only cure is a lung transplant. He must raise $60,000 to pay for his share of the transplant. The race has a charge, however all the other activities are free. MORE INFO: www.racetobreathe5k.com
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Run with the Foxes WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Cherry Lake Shelter, Main Forest Road, Martinsville, Ind. DESCRIPTION: 21st annual spring trail run/walk through the woods and hills of southern Indiana. There are 5K, 10K, 10-mile, and 13-mile courses on a natural foot trail that meanders through the mature hardwood forests of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. There will be no day-of-race registration and the race is limited to 300 runners. MORE INFO: www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/run-with-the-foxes/. Registration is online only.
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Bulldog Dash 7K 23 WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Patricksburg Elementary School, 9883 Ind. 246, Patricksburg, Ind. MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com
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Run Club 30 Chevy 5K Run/Walk
5K 20 Springville WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Springville Community
WHERE: Bedford National Guard
Park, Intersection of Ind. 54 & Ind. 58, Springville, Ind. DESCRIPTION: Race starts and ends in front of the Springville Community Park. The course is an out and back with a slight incline at the start and decline to the finish. A good course for a 5K PR. There will be mile markers and water at the turn-around. There will be refreshments for the racers in the park area after the race. MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com
Armory, 2020 19th Street, Bedford, Ind. DESCRIPTION: Chevy Run Club 5K Run/Walk is supporting Wounded Warrior Project MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com
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Dewey Dash WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Morgan County Public
Library, 110 S. Jefferson St., Martinsville, Ind. DESCRIPTION: This event is raising funds for the Morgan County Library. MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com Rise & Shine Farm 2 City 5K and Fun Runs WHEN: 1-mile Fun Run: 8:10 a.m.; Sunrise Dash: 8:15 a.m.; 5K: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Owen County Farmers’ Market, 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer, Ind. DESCRIPTION: The Owen County Farmers’ Market is hosting a 5K and two youth fun runs. The Rise & Shine Farm 2 City 5K is open to all ages of walkers or runners. The races will start and finish at the Owen County Farmers’ Market. Race day registration will begin at 7:30am. MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com
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Touring Ride in Rural Indiana Bicycle Rally WHERE: Spring Mill and McCormick’s Creek State Parks DESCRIPTION: This event will offer loop rides from two Indiana State Parks: Spring Mill and McCormick’s Creek. June is Limestone Month in southern Indiana, and routes will highlight the limestone industry in the region. Camp or stay in an Indiana State Park Inn; five breakfasts and five dinners are included, and served
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2011 RAIN (Ride Across Indiana)
at the inns. Three-day (partial week) and six-day (full-week) participation is available. Routes are rolling to hilly with some challenging hills. MORE INFO: www.triri.org
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Run for Literacy 5K WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Bloomington Hardware, 2700 East Covenanter Drive, Bloomington, Ind. MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com
JR Superman 5K WHEN: 9:15 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4201 W. Third St., Bloomington, Ind. DESCRIPTION: The event is raising awareness about colon cancer and familial adenomatous polyposis also known as FAP MORE INFO: mag7raceseries.com
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BNL Bands Glow in the Dark 5K Run/Walk WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Bedford North Lawrence High School, 595 North Stars Blvd., Bedford, Ind. DESCRIPTION: BNL Band Glow in the Dark 5K Run/Walk is a fundraiser to support the BNL Band Department. Enjoy a nice evening run or walk around the county road surrounding BNL High School, endure some hills as well as flat terrain. MORE INFO: www.signmeup.com/ 106550
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Jog 5K 27 Judah WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Judah Community Center, 385 Hillcrest Way, Judah, Ind. DESCRIPTION: The Judah Jog is part of the Judah Heritage Festival—great family fun and entertainment including a cruise-in, live music, flea market and more.
July Ride Across Indiana: Same Thing, Only Ride More (RAINSTORM) WHERE: Starts and ends in Richmond, Ind., at Earlham College DESCRIPTION: RAINSTORM offers an intensive week of cycling for riders preferring longer distances. Each day’s route is approximately 100 miles, and there are no layover days. RAINSTORM travels over hard-surfaced back roads in southern Indiana. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly; expect to be challenged. Lodging in Indiana State Park inns (three nights) and nice hotels (two nights) is included in the tour fee. All accommodations offer comfortable beds, air conditioning, and free WiFi. Four breakfasts and three dinners are included; menus are carefully planned for sound nutrition and variety, and include options for vegetarian
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May Health Chat and diabetic participants. At the Indiana State Park Inns, buffets are served in the inn dining rooms. Dinners in Bloomington and Terre Haute are on your own. MORE INFO: www.triri.org RAIN (Ride Across Indiana) WHERE: Starts at St. Mary-ofthe-Woods College (West Terre Haute); ends at Earlham College (Richmond). DESCRIPTION: RAIN is an annual one-day, one-way timed ride across the width of Indiana. While a timed event, RAIN is not a race. The 160-mile route runs mostly on historic National Route 40. Mass start at St. Maryof-the-Woods College, West Terre Haute, Ind., finish line at Earlham College, Richmond, Ind. MORE INFO: www.rainride.org
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Sept. Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 26 WHEN: 1-Mile Kids’ Run and 1-Mile Family Walk start at 10 a.m. The 5K Timed Race starts at 10:20 a.m. and the 5K Walk starts at 10:25 a.m. WHERE: Indiana University Memorial Stadium DESCRIPTION: 2015 marks the 16th running of Hoosiers Outrun Cancer. This fantastic fall race—again voted the No. 1 local road race in The HeraldTimes Reader’s Choice Awards— benefits the IU Health Olcott Center. MORE INFO: www.hoosiersoutruncancer.org
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and wellness while showcasing Bedford. The event offers an option for everyone, including a half marathon, 5K run and 1-mile family fitness walk. The event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County. MORE INFO: www.BedfordHalfMarathon.com
Have questions about allergies and sinuses? Get them answered during our live chat with Dr. J.R. Sarpa, board certified in otolaryngology with IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians at noon, May 21. Submit your questions online now at HeraldTimes Online.com/livediscussion or at myINstride.com.
NSA Crane Commodore Run Half Marathon & 5K DESCRIPTION: Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane intends to re-start the Commodore Run Half-Marathon and 5K Run/Walk this fall. The race will take place on NSA Crane on Saturday, Oct. 24. This event began in 1986 and was held annually until the events of 9/11 led to its suspension. Both the half marathon and 5K courses will be new this year. Participation in this year’s event will be capped at 500 runners. MORE INFO: Please follow the Naval Support Activity Crane Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/pages/ Naval-Support-Activity-CraneIN/182791225543 to receive race updates and base information.
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Behrman Color the 24 Jill Campus Run/Walk WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Indiana University Student Recreational Sports Center, 1601 Law Lane, Bloomington, Ind. DESCRIPTION: Now in its 16th year, the JB5K was created to keep the memory of Jill alive and to bring awareness to issues of violence in our community. In addition to the Color The Campus Run, workshops related to assault awareness, assault prevention and self-defense will be offered throughout the year. MORE INFO: www.iurecsports. org/jbrez
Bedford Half Marathon WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: All races will start and
finish on the town square DESCRIPTION: This family-friendly running event promotes health
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ABOVE: Mark Ochsner, center, high fives Steven Maze, right, during the 10K Spring Run at the Monroe County YMCA. Ochsner won his age division, 45 to 49, in both the 5K and 10K.
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Ted Unwin runs in the 10K during the Spring Family Run and Walk at the Monroe County YMCA.
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LEFT: Valerie O’Laughlin, left, and Cindy Hanson, right, laugh during the awards ceremony at the YMCA Spring Run. Hanson won first in both races for the woman’s 55 to 59 age division.