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Vol. X No. 04

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4 ON THE COVER Lewie Tenorio

8 WAY OFF BROADWAY The rabbit starts to leap

9 WAY OFF BROADWAY History rewritten

10 FEATURE An eye for pictures

12 LOOK WHO’S HERE Ovation for ‘Oba’

14 SPORTS PAGE Changing of the guards, imminent?

16 SPORTS PAGE Sports Profile: Meet the contenders

18 CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

20 HEALTH WATCH Fit for Two

Strengthen your muscles and your relationship

by exercising together

22 OUR ENVIRONMENT

24 HOROSCOPE

contents march 2011

ABOUT THE COVERBeach Road Magazine’s March Issue cover model is

Lewie Tenorio, one of Saipan’s leading triathletes

who will compete in the XTERRA Saipan on

March 12 and Tagaman on March 19.

Shot on location at Pacific Islands Club.

Hair and makeup by Venus Serenity Salon & Spa

Photography by Hideo Honda www.marianas-way.com

2 MARCH 2011


ON THE COVER

Lewie Tenorio, 40, music and program

director of KZMI on Saipan and spin

instructor at Gold’s Gym Saipan, says

people are often surprised when he tells them

he only has one kneecap.

“I rammed my knee into a concrete wall in a

motorcycle accident when I was 18 and now all

I have is muscle where the patella used to be,”

Tenorio tells Beach Road Magazine.

Despite losing his kneecap, Tenorio has no

problems running or cycling. In jest he says, “I

like to think that having just one kneecap knocks

off some body weight making me lighter.”

And this has never been a problem as he

competes in triathlons and bike races on island.

Tenorio has been competing for the last

five years. His foray into the competitive

sporting world started in 2005 when

Ed Camacho of Department of Public

Safety needed a runner for his team in the

Tagaman race.

Since then, there’s no looking back for

Tenorio as running ceases to be a leisure

activity. The following year, in 2006, he

participated in the Micro Games.

Tenorio admits that the first time he

competed, he didn’t know what he was

doing. His participation in the competition

sowed in him the passion for the sport and

instilled in him a sense of fulfillment.

Racing with Lewie“In the beginning my goals were just

to finish the race — training more for

endurance than for speed with focus on

building a stronger fitness and aerobics

base. I didn’t even know how to swim at

the time,” says Tenorio.

Despite this, he tried to learn. It took

him five months to progress from dog-

paddle swimming to swimming two

kilometers in Tagaman. Tenorio still

considers swimming as the most difficult

part of the race.

Swimming may be a difficult race for

him but Tenorio does not see this as

an impediment to achieving his goal —

finishing the race.

“These days, I do some kind of activity

regularly year round and train mostly on

technique and strength. I still increase

training intensity and do speed workouts

leading up to events. My swimming still

needs the most work but each year I get

better,” shares Tenorio.

Although he started joining the

competitions late in the game, as an adult,

he says he always learns something new.

“It’s a great feeling to look back and see

how I’ve progressed and gotten better at

swimming, cycling, and running. Although

I’m not a pro making a living racing

triathlons, this is my lifestyle. I can’t

imagine quitting when there’s still so much

to learn and improve on.”

Now on his fifth year in the race, Tenorio

says he looks up to Dirk Shearer, Stuart

Smith, Kieran Daly, and Andrew Noble.

Among contemporaries, he admires UK’s

Sam Gardner and Mieko Carey — with

whom he actually started at the same time.

BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR

4 MARCH 2011


“In the beginning my goals were just to finish the race —

training more for endurance than for

speed with focus on building a stronger

fitness and aerobics base. I didn’t even

know how to swim at the time.”

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“ My swimming still needs the most work,

but each yearI get better.”

For Tenorio, Carey is inspiring and seeing

how she has improved over the years

motivates him that he can do better, that he

can improve himself.

Asked which of the two triathlon races

he prefers to compete in — Tagaman or

XTERRA — Tenorio says he used to like

Tagaman; but he likes XTERRA now. “Both

are different but equally enjoyable.”

Now that the sportsfest is just around the

corner (XTERRA on March 12 and Tagaman

on March 19) Tenorio spends time training on

technique and strength. “I still increase train-

ing intensity and do speed workouts leading

up to events. My swimming still needs the

most work, but each year I get better.”

As much as he enjoys the two races, Teno-

rio says he looks forward to doing other races

off island. He says three times he qualified

for XTERRA Worlds in Maui as an amateur

but he has not gone. “I would love to do it

one day. Also there are a couple of mountain

bike races I would love to do — The Sea Otter

Classic Cross Country MTB race in Monterey

California and the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in

Colorado, 100 miles of MTB love!”

ON THE COVER

{continued from page 4}

6 MARCH 2011


“ My swimming still needs the most work,

but each yearI get better.”

7MARCH 2011


WAY OFF BROADWAY

The rabbit starts to leap

THE DUST HAS SETTLED. The cacoph-

ony of eardrum-busting fireworks has

abated. It’s time for merrymaking as

the Chinese community of the CNMI

holds a party to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Clad in their traditional cheongsam/qipao,

the ladies elegantly walk the corridors of

the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan en route to

Hibiscus Hall while the children parade in

their scarlet costumes.

The Chinese members of the community

come out in full force for the most celebrated

of Chinese festivals — the Chinese New Year.

It’s one of the big— if not the biggest —

Chinese gatherings on island as can be gleaned

from the turnout year after year.

Central to the celebration is the perfor-

mance of the lion dancers that never fails to

electrify the crowd.


GOOD LUCK TO ALL. Jerry Tan, president of the

Chinese Association of the CNMI and Rose Chan Matsuda,

principal, Chinese school, welcome guests and wish them

good luck during the Chinese New Year celebration at the

Hibiscus Hall of Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.

WELCOME YEAR OF THE RABBIT. The lion dance is

a major highlight

of the Chinese

New Year

celebration.

LET’S CELEBRATE.Teacher Zhang and her

students in the Chinese school pose for a picture.

Gracing the Chinese affair is

Governor Fitial and his wife, First Lady

Josie Fitial, Judge David Wiseman,

and other interesting politico-

economic figures of the island.

Present as well among the officers

of the Chinese Association of the

CNMI are Jerry Cho Yee Tan, Johnnie

W.C. Fong, Ta Bun Kuy, Rose Chan

Matsuda, Ana Chan, Carol Wong,

Linda Lam, among others.

At the Hibiscus Hall of the

Fiesta Resort & Spa, the Confucian

values are in full display with the

young honoring their parents with

their performances on stage and the

elders, showing the virtues of yi, li,

shu, and zhong as they show kindness

and warmth and generosity.

The night is filled with song and dance per-

formances, raffle draws, and the distribution

of lai sze or the red envelopes to the young.

At night’s end, blessings are exchanged.

Everyone heads out thinking positively that

their fortunes will not elude them like a rabbit

scampering to its burrows.

8 MARCH 2011


History rewritten

EVERY PAGE HAS THE AUTHOR’S passion

for history written all over it.

“History of the Mariana Islands to Par-

tition” illustrates Don Farrell’s devotion to com-

piling a history of the islands for posterity. It’s

not only a product of a year of writing but it is

a result of a lifelong commitment to advancing

the knowledge of the Mariana Islands.

Farrell, a retired educator, author and publisher

of several books on the islands, is grateful to the

support of the Public School System.

Through a grant from the Department of Edu-

cation and with support from the Public School

System and Board of Education, the “History of

the Mariana Islands to Partition” is published.

For Commissioner Rita Sablan, it ensures

that the social studies standards and contents

are promoted. She says, “It is another

milestone, a collaborative effort between

the State Board of Education and the Public

School System management.”

Farrell acknowledges that PSS support over

the years has been solid.

The new textbook in Northern Mariana

Islands history has been divided into two

volumes: From prehistory to partition

and modern history (from the German

Administration to the present).

Farrell says, “This is the story of the peo-

ple of the Marianas, where they come from,

how they came to be, and how our govern-

ment and society have evolved over so many

hundred of years.”

He says that he is also indebted to the

people who have offered their support towards

the publication of the book.

Farrell also points out that although the ar-

chives of the Northern Marianas College has been

a valuable asset to his work, much of the history

remains in the households of the people of the

Northern Marianas.

“I do hope that as we progress now into the

production of Volume 2 — modern history

of the modern Mariana islands — which will

be inclusive of everything from the German

administration until today, the people will

continue to come forward with their family

photograph collection and allow us to scan

them and make them available to the people

so that they can see how the community of the

Northern Marianas has developed.”

The Tinian-based historian also acknowledges

the support of the University of Guam’s

Micronesian Area Research Center.

Moreover, the author also explains the reason

for choosing the book’s title.


He says, “It could have just as easily

been the history of the Northern Marianas

to the Spanish-American War except for the

foundation of the history of the Northern

Marianas of course is on Guam. The parentage

of the modern population of the Northern

Marianas is a result of the repopulation of

Guam with Northern Marianas indigenous

people who were exiled to Guam during the

Spanish conquest. The population has changed

significantly but the roots of the population

have not changed.”

For the author, much of Guam’s history has

been influenced by the people of the Northern

Marianas who were exiled during the Spanish

conquest. He adds that there are still relations

existing between Guam and the NMI as many

families have roots on Guam. He says the two

were only separated during the Spanish-Ameri-

can War when the United States decided to take

only Guam and leaving the Northern Mariana

Islands to the Germans.

Farrell also points out that the changes that

have occurred in the NMI are a result of the

events leading to the partition.

He also gives credit to the work of histori-

ans Dr. Augusto De Viana of the University of

Santo Tomas in Manila and Dr. Carlos Madrid

of Spain. De Viana’s work focuses on the influ-

ence of the Philippines on the Marianas while

Madrid’s work delves into the story of the de-portados — political exiles from the Philippines

in the 19th century.

The 367-page history book is divided into 10

chapters: geologic formation, biologic evolu-

tion, prehistory, ancient Chamorro culture, first

western contact, colonization, conquest, and

depopulation, resettlement, period of isolation,

reforms and repopulation, and end of Spanish

administration in 1898.

The new history textbook features illustra-

tions and work by Barry Wonenberg and Eme-

linda Cabrera as well as photographs contrib-

uted by several individuals.

The book is now available to the public for

$29. Anyone interested to contribute a photo,

anecdote or source of information for the

next volume is encouraged to contact Don

Farrell or PSS.

READ ON. Don A. Farrell, the Tinian-based historian, is seen signing a copy of the book “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” during the book launch at the Aqua Resort Club on Feb. 10.

MARCH 2011 9


WHAT BEGAN AS

A FACEBOOK

invite led to

a successful

attempt at convening Saipan’s

photographers.

The gathering, a brainchild of

Marie Sayson, brings together

hobbyists and professional

photographers to share ideas on

photography.

Long-time photographers Del

Benson, Tony Cabrera and Hideo

Honda share with the young

generation of photographers

their experiences.

For Benson, it’s not the camera

that makes good pictures; it’s the

eye behind the lens. With the lat-

est technology churning out digi-

tal cameras sooner than it takes

one to save up to buy a unit,

Benson advises not to get “hung

up” on the equipment. Cabrera

cannot agree more — it’s not the

equipment but the photographer.

Young professionals and

hobbyists listen as Benson,

Cabrera and Honda talk about

the advantages of knowing the

craft, and listening to those who

have been doing photography for

so many years.

“It’s better to learn from

someone who has gone through

the journey,” says Benson

who shares with the young

photographers his experience

in the industry.

Benson has been doing

photography on and off island

as a full-time profession.

He has taken pictures of

prominent figures in the

community. He is admired

for his portraits and how he

uses natural lighting for his

photography.

Cabrera, meanwhile, studied

photography and pursues it

as a hobby. He prefers to use

his camera for his personal

satisfaction. He likes to take

photographs of flowers,

landscapes, and his children

with no client dictating how he

takes them.

He says it is a lot different

from the time when cameras

use films and the darkroom to

produce pictures. He says he

began using Pentax in 1979

then he changed to Nikon and

then Canon rebel. Regardless

of the camera, Cabrera believes

that one’s style comes out.

Meanwhile, Honda began

as an employee of a shop

that sowed in him the love

for pictures. Popular in the

industry for commercial

shoots, wedding photography,

and magazine covers, Honda-

san has been using Canon

cameras for a long time. He

advises budding photographers

to enjoy what they do, to have

fun at taking pictures.

An eye for picturesBY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR

At the end of the day, the up-and-

coming photographers take turns

snapping select models on the beach

and they all leave with a sense of ful-

fillment excited over the prospect of

posting their best shots on facebook.

On facebook, their snap-

shots speak volumes about

their individuality and style

— an indication that truly

great pictures begin with

the photographer’s eye.

FEATURE

10 MARCH 2011


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IT HAS BEEN MORE than

50 years and Captain Oba’s

name still rings a bell

among the residents on

island — his tenacious holdout

for 512 days in the jungles of

Saipan; his indomitable spirit

in leading and protecting the

remaining Japanese civilians

and soldiers in what was a lost

cause; his dogged persistence

in fulfilling his mission despite

the odds and his courage

that earned the awe of the

Americans.

These are clearly translated

onto the big screen in the

film adaptation of Don Jones’

book “Oba: The Last Samurai”

with its premiere on Saipan on

Jan. 25 where a fully packed

theater greeted the visiting

actors and director with a

standing ovation.

Over 200 guests —

government officials,

educators, business owners,

local and foreign media

representatives — welcome

Captain Oba-incarnate Yutaka

Takenouchi, who took the role

of Oba; Hideyuki Hirayama,

director; and Takayuki Yamada,

fellow actor, among other

production crew from Japan.

The guests include the

islands’ A List like Gov.

Benigno Fitial; MVA Chair

Ovation for ‘Oba’Marian Aldan-Pierce, MVA

Managing Director Perry

Tenorio, Saipan Mayor

Donald G. Flores, Tinian

Mayor Ramon Dela Cruz,

historians Don Farrell, Scott

Russell, and Sam Mcphetres;

archeologists Marilyn Swift

and Randy Harper; Nick

Nishikawa, general manager,

Hyatt Regency Saipan; Willie

and Ayako Matsumoto of the

Japanese Society; Frances

Tenorio Demapan and Priscilla

Tenorio of Joeten Enterprises.

The latest addition to

World War II classics and

documentaries, “Oba: The Last

Samurai” offers a different

perspective of the war, giving

credit to the heroism of Oba.

Despite dissidents in his

team wanting revenge against

the Americans for the deaths

of their loved ones, Oba

pursued a different path — the

road to peace — less deaths

for the surviving civilians and

soldiers and opportunity to

return to Japan.

As Oba hands over his

samurai sword to Lieutenant

Colonel Howard G. Kurgis, he

is convinced that his mission

is over — lives have been

saved that would have been

wasted in gunfire or in self-

afflicted violence.


LOOK WHO’S HERE

ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA, SAIPAN. From left, Takayuki

Yamada, Yutaka Takenouchi and Hideyuki Hirayama pose for a group

photo prior to the screening of “Oba: The Last Samurai.”

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SPORTS PAGE

Changing of the guards, imminent?TEXT BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR AND PHOTOS BY RUDY ARMENTA

THE RACE IS ON AS SAIPAN gears up for another edition of the grueling XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman on March 12 and March 19 respectively.

Expect the triathletes to compete 110% for these much-awaited sports events of the year on island.

According to Wolf Mojica, organizer, Taga Inc., a total of 125 athletes are coming for XTERRA Saipan and 150 athletes for TAGAMAN.

He says, “We have over 60 participants from Ko-rea for Tagaman. We have participants from Japan, Germany, and Guam also registered for Tagaman with a few locals (from Saipan) already registered.”

The pool of triathletes is made even more mixed with triathletes coming from Austria, main-land United States, Brazil, Canada, and Japan.

Mojica confirms, “For XTERRA, we have Carina Wasle (Austria) and Suzie Snyder (US), and some up-and-coming pro triathletes who participated in the World Championships in Maui in October 2010 who will be doing the PIC double.”

He adds that they are also expecting participants from Brazil, Canada, and Japan including a popular Japanese singer and actor — Masahiko Kondo — who will be figuring prominently in the Tagaman race.

READY, SET, SWIM. Triathletes settle at the beach getting ready to compete in XTERRA 2010.

FINALLY, VICTORY! Sam Gardner is seen celebrating as he crossed the �nish line of Tagaman 2010 to complete a PIC double.

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Although there’s a possibility that Bucher and Gardner may successfully defend their crowns given their fitness this year, there’s also a possibility that XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman may crown new winners this year. Vine is still in the hunt for the championship trophy as does Carey who has improved a lot last year.

Whoever wins the trophy maybe icing on the cake. Perhaps the changing of the guards is im-minent. But for the athletes who have been rac-ing for so many years, it is keeping fit and going through that adrenaline rush during competition that draw them to the races year after year.

To date, Sam Gardner, Renata Bucher, and Mike Vine, three of the top triathletes competing in the races, are all ready to come back to Saipan in March. With Gardner and Bucher returning, expect the two champions to not give up their crowns easily.

And defend their crowns they must as other equally talented triathletes are out to give them a serious competition this year.

Vine is looking forward to graduating from a bridesmaid finish to Gardner. In 2010, victory was within grasp if not for a mechanical problem. This time, Vine hopes victory will no longer elude him.

“I did have a mechanical (problem) last year with my derailleur spring breaking and it could have cost me the win,” says Vine.

Meanwhile, Gardner is still in good shape and in high spirits heading to XTERRA Philippines the week before XTERRA Saipan.

Gardener confirms with Beach Road Magazine that he is racing in XTERRA Philippines, XTERRA Saipan, and Tagaman.

In his facebook account, Gardner posts that his 2011 season started well with a win at the Tuffman Duathlon event and he is upbeat heading to the Philippines.

Prior to winning the duathlon, Gardner trained in the mountains in Gran Canaria.

He tells Beach Road Magazine, “I am cycling and swimming faster than this time last year.”

In the women’s division, six-time XTERRA Saipan champion Renata Bucher of Switzerland says she booked a flight to Saipan as her Christmas present. “The thought to be on the island, in the sun, on the beach with friends keeps me motivated to keep training well. It will be good competition for sure but it is not all about racing!”

Bucher is right. It will be an interesting race as she will be competing against Wasle, Snyder, Carey, among other physically fit triathletes.

Saipan’s Carey has a good chance at win-ning the title on her home turf. She won XTERRA Japan two consecutive times and has placed well in both XTERRA and Tagaman. She also improved her standing in the XTERRA World in Maui last year.

To prepare her for the tournaments Carey is training in Australia with Coach Col Stewart — renowned coach of Olympians — for the string of races she would be participating in 2011.

THIS IS FAMILIAR. Renata Bucher shows her mastery of XTERRA Saipan by crossing the �nish line �rst for the sixth consecutive time.

IN GOOD COMPANY. Kai Staal, second left, and Russ Quinn, third, pose with visiting international triathletes at the start of the Tagaman race in 2010.

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SPORTS PAGE

SPORTS PROFILES

Meet the contendersBY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR

A FAVORITE XTERRA DESTINATION, Saipan has attracted participation of some of the world’s best athletes from the

mainland United States, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, among others.

This year will not be any different. Despite financial challenges in organizing the event, the island community is once

again hosting the athletes during the Saipan Sportsfest 2011 with Sam Gardner, Renata Bucher, Mike Vine, Carina Wasle,

and Suzie Snyder confirming attendance.

Some international and local contenders in XTERRA Saipan 2011 are —

Sam GardnerSurrey, Great Britainwww.samgardner.com

Returning XTERRA Saipan champion 2010: XTERRA Saipan and TAGAMAN Champion 2009: XTERRA Saipan, 1st; XTERRA Guam 1st;

TAGAMAN, 2nd; PIC double ; XTERRA Japan, 1st; XTERRA Italy/ETU European Cross Champs, 11th; XTERRA Malaysia, 3rd; XTERRA European Championships (Austria), 3rd; XTERRA Czech Republic, 4th; XTERRA US North East Cup Vermont, 4th

Renata BucherLucerne, Switzerlandwww.renatabucher.com

Switzerland

Has won 21 XTERRA Championship races in 11 countries

Ranked 3rd in 2010 XTERRA US Pro Series

Ranked 2nd in 2010 XTERRA European Tour

2010: Won five races — XTERRA Saipan (six-time champion); PIC Double; XTERRA Guam; XTERRA Portugal; XTERRA South Central Championship; XTERRA East Championships; XTERRA Czech; XTERRA European Championship (Italy), 2nd; XTERRA France, 2nd; XTERRA Switzerland, 2nd;

2009: Won XTERRA Saipan for 5th straight year, TAGAMAN and PIC Double Award; Won XTERRA Malaysia, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Northeast Cup, XTERRA Eropean Championship (Austria) and Euro Tour;

Mieko Motoyoshi CareySaipan, CNMI, USA

Has been racing XTERRA since 2006

2010: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; XTERRA Japan, champion;

2009: XTERRA Saipan, 4th; XTERRA Japan, champion; XTERRA Malaysia, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 18th

2008: Won XTERRA Saipan, TAGAMAN, and PIC Double Award; XTERRA Italy, 2ns; XTERRA France-Auron, champion; XTERRA Austria, second; XTERRA France-Mondelieu, champion; third straight Euro Tour title; XTERRA Japan, champion; XTERRA USA, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 4th

2007: XTERRA Saipan, champion. Sidelined by injuries for the rest of the year.

2006: Champion in XTERRA Saipan, XTERRA France, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Spain, and XTERRA UK; second straight XTERRA European title; TAGAMAN, 4th

2005: Champion in XTERRA Saipan, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Austria, XTERRA European Tour; XTERRA Italy, 3rd; XTERRA Spain, 2nd; XTERRA World Championships Maui, 4th.

2004: XTERRA Germany, 9th. First year in the XTERRA series.

2008: XTERRA Japan, 1st; XTERRA UK, 6th; XTERRA France, 7th; XTERRA Italy, 9th; XTERRA Austria, 10th; XTERRA US Championships, 11th;

2007: XTERRA Guam, 2nd; XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; TAGAMAN, 3rd; XTERRA Denmark, 7th; XTERRA Austria, 5th; XTERRA Germany 14th; XTERRA UK, 9th; XTERRA US Champs Tahoe, 14th; XTERRA World Championships Maui, 14th; European series, 7th.

2008: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 30-34 division, 3rd

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Mike VineAlberta, Canadamikevine.athletesjournal.com

2010: XTERRA Saipan and TAGAMAN, 2nd; XTERRA Canada, 2nd;

2009: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; West Cup, 4th; Midwest Cup, 2nd; Southeast Cup, 3rd; XTERRA Malaysia, champion; Atlantic & South Central Cups, 4th; Mountain Cup, 2nd; USA Championships, 4th; XTERRA World Championships, 12th

2008: XTERRA USA Championship champion; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 4th

2007: XTERRA Brazil, champion; Temecula, 2nd; Bama, 4th; East Championship, 3rd; USA Championship, 2nd; Pro Series, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 8th.

Carina WasleKundl, Austria

Ranked fourth in Final 2010 XTERRA European Tour

Fifth year on the tour

2010: XTERRA Portugal, 4th; European Championship in Italy, 4th; XTERRA France, 3rd; XTERRA Czech, 5th; XTERRA USA Championship, 1Oth.

2009: XTERRA Italy, 6th; XTERRA Czech, champion; XTERRA Germany, 7th; XTERRA Austria, 2nd; XTERRA USA Champs, 4th

2008: XTERRA Italy, 3rd; XTERRA Czech, champion; XTERRA France-Auron, 3rd; XTERRA France-Mondelieu, 2nd; XTERRA European Tour, 2nd; XTERRA USA Championship, 3rd; XTERRA Worlds, 8th.

Suzie SnyderStafford, Vermont, USA

Ranked 12th in 2010 XTERRA US Pro Series

2010: XTERRA Mountain Championship, 5th; XTERRA USA Championship, 9th

Won the 20-24 division XTERRA World Title in 2004 and 2006; Four-time XTERRA age group National Champion Photo by David Ames

XTERRA World Tour - 2011 CalendarFebruary 26: XTERRA South Africa Championship, Grabouw, Western Cape; March 6: XTERRA Philippines Championship, Cebu; March 12: XTERRA Saipan Championship; April 9: XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua; May 29: XTERRA Italy Championship, Orosei, Sardinia; June 11: XTERRA Brazil Championship, Manaus, Amazon; June 25: XTERRA Austria Championship, Volkermarkt, Carinthia; July 10: XTERRA France Championship, Xonrupt – Alsace; August 6: XTERRA Mexico Championship, Tapalpa, Jalisco; August 13: XTERRA Czech Championship, Spindleruv Mlyn; August 20: XTERRA Germany - European Championship, Zittau; August 27: XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma; September 4: XTERRA Canada Championship, Whistler; September 10: XTERRA Switzerland Championship, Prangins; September 24: XTERRA USA Championship, Ogden/Snowbasin, UT; October 23: XTERRA World Championship, Maui

Source: www.xterraplanet.com

2007: XTERRA Italy, 2nd; XTERRA Denmark, 4th; XTERRA Austria, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion; XTERRA World Championship, 10th

2006: XTERRA Czech, 2nd; XTERRA Spain, 2nd; XTERRA Denmark, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion

2005: XTERRA Austria, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion; XTERRA European Tour, 7th

2006: XTERRA Mexico, 2nd; XTERRA Mountain Championship, champion; XTERRA USA Championship, 2nd; XTERRA UK, 14th; Temecula, 7th; Alabama, 14th.

2005: XTERRA World Championship, 4th; Tahoe, 3rd; XTERRA Pro Series, 2nd;

Finished in the top three in 14 consecutive pro tour races encompassing the entire 2000 XTERRA America Tour and first three races of the 2001.

2002: XTERRA Saipan Champion

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CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD

Beach Road Magazine is accepting photo contributions from the community for FREE. Kindly e-mail the photos with captions identifying the people in the photo from left to right position,to [email protected]. For photos to appear in the coming issue, due to limited slots, we encourage submissions on or before the 15th of every month.

‘WE LOVE OUR SHIRTS!’ Supporters don their favorite shirts during Power 99’s party at the Paseo de Marianas.

POWER 99 MOVES TO PASEO. Employees of Transpaci�c International Inc. gather for a group photo during the bienvenida party for Power 99 at its Paseo de Marianas new o�ce.

FALL IN LINE. Island residents line up for the premiere of “Oba: The Last Samurai” at the Hollywood Theaters on Jan 31.

SWEET TREAT. Students raise their ice cream coupons distributed by Power 99 during its party at Paseo de Marianas.

GONG XI FA CAI. Hapi Gabriel joins friends during the Chinese community’s celebration of the Year of the Rabbit at the Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan on Feb. 5.

BUILDING MY SANDCASTLE. A young boy enjoys his time playing with sand at Micro Beach.

PHOTOGRAPHERS UNITE. Some photographers on island pose for a picture during the group’s �rst meeting.

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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN...RACING. Local gals ride fast and have fun racing.

YEAR OF THE RABBIT. Jerry Tan is �anked by friends during the celebration of the Chinese new year at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.

BATTLE OF THE BULGE. Employees of Transpaci�c International Inc. sign up for the big challenge.

LET’S CELEBRATE. Atsuko Ek and Judy Chapla celebrate with Tammy James aboard Jade Lady II on the occasion of Tammy’s 50th birthday.FREE SMILES. SDA Clinic holds “Give Kids a Smile” Day on Feb. 4.

BOOK SIGNING. Don Farrell talks to well wishers during the book signing on the occasion of “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” book launch.MAGNIFIQUE. Archaeologists

Randy Harper, Marilyn Swift, and Prof. Sam McPhetres watch the premiere of “Oba: The Last Samurai” at the Hollywood Theaters on Saipan. The movie was o�cially released in Japan on Feb. 11.

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HEALTH WATCH

Working out togetherCarmen: I like working out together because our strengths and

weaknesses help each other out. Obviously, he is stronger than

me but I tend to have higher stamina and flexibility. And with my

track and field background I can come up with fun partner stuff

to do together. We run together sometimes and we like to take

the bikes out. Since Ronnie is stronger than I am,

he usually gets to pull the buggy with one of the

kids in it. We like playing tennis and other sports

together too. I am not afraid of the gym, so we

go tear up some iron together.

Fit for TwoStrengthen your muscles and your relationship by exercising togetherBY CARMEN ROJAS

Finding the timeCarmen: ‘Get it in where it fits’

in is my motto. Lately, my work

schedule is quite varied and my

routine consists of carting kids

around. What works for me is to

do the little things. I park in the

back, take the stairs when I can,

park at one end of the mall and

walk to the other and back —

things like that. My current fitness

goal is to lose some post baby

weight, so this works for me.

Ronnie: I stick to a running

regimen. I try to get around 10

miles per week in. And that’s

broken up over three to four run-

ning sessions per week. I try to

push myself and vary the length

and intensity of the runs so that

I don’t get bored or overwork my

muscles. Rest is also a big factor

for me. Being in the military, it is

important to be ready whenever

duty calls and if I am hurt or

otherwise not able to respond,

that’s a big problem.

Healthy EatingCarmen: I do most of the

cooking at our house and it

helps to plan ahead. We have

found that by sitting down and

planning meals in advance we

minimize the mealtime battles

by giving our four-year-old

healthy choices.

Ronnie: I cook from time to time

and I have gotten pretty good on

the grill. Time is the tough part,

so I like to marinate meats in

advance and grill veggies when I

can. Salads are quick and easy

things to do too. I can put almost

any meat on the right plate of

veggies, add some dressing, and

we are good to go with a low-fat,

low-calorie meal.

Carmen: Yeah, but what about

lunch? For me, it’s hard to go to

lunch with co-workers, or grab

a quick bite and keep it healthy.

What often works best is to eat

with at least one “diet buddy.” It’s

either a co-worker that I know is

trying to lose weight, or one that is

like-minded in approach to eating

habits. We usually help each other

out when it comes to resisting

temptations and looking for the

menu no-no’s.

Ronnie: Eating on the base is

tough because, you either eat at

the galley, in which case you have

no control over what is served and

how it is prepared, or you eat at

one of the fast food restaurants.

The best thing I do is bring my

own lunch. If I can’t resist the

urge to go out with friends, I try

to have a protein shake or some

water so I am not as hungry

when we get there. The least

I can do is portion control.

AS A MARRIED COUPLE OF SPORTS-CRAZED FITNESS ENTHU-

SIASTS, we are often asked to share some of our secrets to

healthy living. How do we find the time to exercise in combina-

tion with a growing family and busy careers? How do we eat healthy

and keep our kids happy? With differing fitness levels, how do we exer-

cise together? Read on for the answers to these questions and more.

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We enjoy each other’s challenges and successes, and inspire each

other beyond our personal failures. We don’t let ego get in the way

of health and we are stronger and happier for it.

Ronnie: At first I didn’t like working out together because I felt like

she made me look bad. But I started to like showing off what my

wife can do, and she does come up with some fun exercises to do.

The Navy has trained me with some cool exercises too, and it gives

me the rare opportunity to tell her what to do!

In this house, fitness is a way of life not just an exercise. It has

helped us be stronger as individuals and stronger as a couple.

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OUR ENVIRONMENT

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ARIES: You’re in an excellent position to adapt and excel. Even if you’re asked to pick up the pace considerably, you can turn this time challenge into an opportunity to impress. Streamline your tasks and focus only on the essentials, that way you’ll be able to avoid distractions and make some speedy progress.

TAURUS: Accepting the

way things are (instead of the way you want them to be) is wise this month. Even if every little detail doesn’t quite add up, your overall plan will work out well. So don’t let yourself get stressed out by missing people or uncertain information. You’ll get a lot more accomplished if you just accept things the way they are and start working with what you have. Friends will be open to filling in the holes and helping you patch together enough of a solution to keep you busy for a while. A romantic prospect needs some encour-agement, so smile more often!

GEMINI: As the path

you’re on starts to move more and more steeply uphilL this month, keep your chin up. First of all, every incline has a decline, so you’ll soon have your chance to relax again. Secondly, you have all the energy you need to get to the top today -- without a doubt. Keep in mind that the payoff once you get to the top will be bigger than you even dare let yourself hope. Let that fact simmer in your mind and encour-age you to keep on keepin’ on!

CANCER: Something big is coming -- are you ready? Preparation is a big theme, and you’d be wise to double-check your finances. Look for oppor-tunities in travel -- do you have all your shots? Is your passport valid? There are clues ranging from romantic to intimidating, and by the end of the day you will probably have enough in-formation to make an educated guess. Things are getting excit-ing, and you are more ready than ever for a big change.

LEO: New projects have had a more confusing effect on your life than you expected, but clar-ity is just a matter of getting a handle on scheduling and other details. In a few days, your vision will start to become more vivid. Scary walls are breaking down -- and what you used to think were problems will reveal themselves to actually be some intriguing new puzzles to solve. You’ll start seeing everything in a more posi-tive light (see how easy it is?!) and will be feeling content.

VIRGO: There are a whole lot of exciting possibilities in your life right now -- and a new relationship is starting to gain momentum. Just be extra careful not to let your guard down -- when it comes to a tantalizing new opportunity, a healthy dose of skepticism is warranted. There could be a big problem, but you will have to rely on your own judgment on this one -- other people aren’t in a position to give you the advice you need, so don’t even bother to ask.

LIBRA: It’s good that

you look so fabulous in black, because you’ll be asked to play judge over and over again. To be true to your role, stay objective and ask everyone involved to stick to the facts. Don’t worry if emo-tions still find a way to creep in here or there -- if tempers flare, you can easily appease the people who are upset (and they will hold you in high esteem for doing so). Despite feeling like you’re under a very bright spotlight, you are the one who holds all the power.

SCORPIO: Right now is

a great time for you to take a roll call of your people and an inven-tory of what you need for your home. The goal here is to create a cozier, more intimate area of your life. Investing in ways to make your home more comfortable is a great first step toward creating a sanctuary where you can really relax with the people you love. Ask for input from your friends and family -- they have some great ideas for how to make the trans-formation you’re looking for.

SAGITTARIUS: Flexing your muscles would do you some good, so put on some comfortable clothes and don’t forget your warm up stretches! There’s a strong air of possibility around you -- circumstances beyond your control will put you in the middle of the action, and that means you’ll have some insight that others would give their right arm for. Don’t hesitate to use your knowledge. Respect other people, but trust that they want your success just as much as you do.

CAPRICORN: Every once in a

while you get a sudden warm feeling about your life. It’s like the universe is giving you a reassuring hug right now, reminding you that you are special. Take this feeling for the gift it is and don’t shrug it off -- a family member needs you to be at your best, and unless you truly understand that you are in the right place in your life, you won’t be able to give them the atten-tion they need. Helping them will cre-ate great happiness.

HOROSCOPE MARCH 2011

AQUARIUS: It will be extremely easy to make connections in all areas of your life. Look closely and you’ll find common elements in your job, personal life, family and the outside world. Make the most of these overlapping ideas, because they could let you cover a lot more ground in a lot less time. Progress is your focus right now, and you have everything you need at your disposal. All you have to do is put the pieces together and you’ll be off and running!

PISCES: You’ve been on an emotional roller coaster lately, and you’ve had all the fun you can stand with trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. Enough. Just for the next couple of days, stop pushing. Instead, do some ‘surfing’ -- let the universe take the wheel, and see what happens.

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