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02|14 contents C o v e r S t o r i e SF e a t u r e S

26Winning Recipes Try these three delicious dishes from AFM readers

48 At Home with Alexis DeJoria Being a nationally ranked pro drag racer keeps a girl fit

72Hockeys Texas Stars Win Fans Taking a look at fast-paced action on ice in Cedar Park

76 Ramping up the RomanceChange up your bedding for a new look for Valentine's Day

88 Would You Recognize a Heart Attack?American Heart Association spokesperson Jennie Steward tells her story

98 Incorporating the KettlebellHow to work these weights into your exercise routine

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finding fitness in cHAnge

How Austin -- tHe city And its PeoPle -- HAs trAnsformed for HeAltH

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14 From the Publisher16 Letters to the editor20 Contributors

22 WWW24 Fit Focus38 FaQ

54 The Pulse 110 events Calendar112 rides & races

114 Discover!

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FueL 30 Ten Tips for raising Healthy eaters How to parent a nutrition-smart kid 32 Healthy Training vs. exercise addition Has your workout regimen crossed the line? 34 Loving Spoonful Some foods can add to your sex life LIVe 36 Helping Kids Find Their Fitness Families can learn to love an active lifestyle

40 Max Cardenas beats the Odds Nothingnot injury, weight, or brain surgerycan keep this guy down

42 exchange Students Meet the Texas Trails Exploring a new culture through running 44 Moe Johnsons better Half Turns 30 Meet the man behind the long-running half marathon in San Marcos 46 Finding the right Mountain Destination for you Jayme Lamm reviews four options for Texans who crave the ski slopes

LOOK 80 Lovin a Sharp-Dressed Man An apparel guide for dudes on date night 82 activewear for Him and Her Give a Valentine of gear, not candy, to your special workout sweetheart

FeeL 84 exploring Custom Shoe Orthotics What you need to know about wearing inserts 86 Showing Some Skin Fun facts about your bodys largest organ

TraIN 90 your aFMDC update Running in the wind at the Rogue Distance Festival PLUS: Tips for success at the 2014 Austin Marathon 92 early bird registrants for the 2014 aFM FITTeST Meet six folks who are getting their game on now 94 2013 Ironman Lake Tahoe recap Will this go down as the toughest Ironman ever? 96 Transforming from Sinker to Swimmer Courageously facing fears to succeed in the pool

100 Training for SnowWhere There Isnt any Get ready for the ski slopes with these exercises 102 Combining Movements to Increase Intensity Diane Vives provides Fit Set circuits for overall conditioning 106 building your Perfect Season Coach Carrie introduces a new sprint triathlon training plan for May races

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t he holidays are now a memory, and we are in month two of a prom-ising new year, but I couldnt help relating this months transfor-mation theme to the many cards my family and I received over the season. Thanks to the digital revolution, every note was adorned with collages of im-ages of family and friends living their lives from every angle. What was most striking were the incredible changes that took place for many since our last holiday update. Infants had become toddlers running amok. Young adults had graduated from college, some were newlyweds, and others had started families. My Baby Boomer contemporaries had frequently re-located near their children, taken up new careers, and reinvented them-selves in so many ways.

Change, while inevitable, comes to all. Whether bad or good, the pace of change is also in flux. When really dramatic, change becomes transfor-mation, and thats a realistic way to characterize what is going on these days in Austin.

One peek at the city skyline tells the story. If that doesnt convince you, check out the traffic on I-35 or MoPac. Travel more than a few miles outside the city in any direction, and con-struction is everywhere. These physi-cal changes are not the onlynor even the most significanttransfor-mation upon us. Folks are flocking to Austin in droves, bringing new ideas, attitudes, cultural mores, and ways of doing things with them.

Three hundred plus days of sunshine and a favorable business climate in Texas add to the incentives to adopt our fair city as home sweet home. Austin has become a mecca for young people and technology. The citys diversity and charmnot

to mention its weirdness attract new people and industries, such as the upcoming medical school at the University of Texas, which will further transform our urban peoplescape and all that comes with it.

Austins DNA is indeed changing rapidly, from a budding entertainment destination to a mega-diverse cos-mopolitan center, where casual cool integrates entrepreneurship with corporate sophistication, and there is something for everyone. But even with all this drama, thankfully, Austin seems intent on maintaining its laid-back, uniquely Texan approach to livingone of its greatest charms.

As one of Americas fittest cities, Austin continues to take its health seriously, expanding and improving parks and upgrading the Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake with the new board-walk. The citys built environment is now a serious consideration toward supporting active living in its expan-sion plans. Among the nations most charitable cities, Austin continues to drive nonprofit contributions through its many races. The plethora of fitness companies, new product development, and health and fitness innovations that germinate here are widespread. And with myriad gyms, fitness train-ing groups, yoga studios, healthy food restaurants, and alternative health and fitness options, Austin leaves no stone unturned in its focus on healthy, active lifestyles.

Yes, Austin continues to transform, and, while these changes may seem challenging at times, the alternative is really not an optionand the result can be glorious, if we work together.

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Dear Editor,as a loyal reader of Austin Fit Magazine, it is often my go-to for local fitness news and influences many of my nutritional decisions as well. personally i strive to omit genetically modified foods (Gmos) from my diet, so i pay particular attention to companies providing organic options. So, even though i enjoyed Jasmin Carina [Castanon]s "austins healthy eats on the Go" article in the november 2013 issue, i was disheartened by misinformation provided in the write-up on beetnik.

the article states [beetniks] chicken is pasture raised and organic. however, as later identified in the article, Dewberry hills Farm provides beetniks

chicken. Dewberry hills Farm is not organiccertified or otherwise. their birds are fed the conventionally grown and genetically modified grains i am trying to avoid.

even though i realize avoiding poultry fed Gm grain may not be important to all of AFMs readers, it is important they be well informed. additionally, there are laws surrounding uses of the word organic and certification to legally use the word when describing ones product is lengthy and costly. it should be reserved for only those farmers who actually use organic practices.

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probiotics. our birds benefit from the advantage of being antibiotic-free, pasture raised, and humanely hand-processed onsite. beetnik does not currently use our chickens in their commercial line although David [perkins] prefers them for personal consumption. his investment in our farm will allow us to introduce a certified organic line later this year. Jane Levan, Dewberry Hills Farm

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Katie Provost, M.S., R.D., L.D.Katie provost is an austin-born dietician who maintains a private practice with sCuLp-ture nutrition & Fitness. She worked at Cedar Springs austin treatment Center for eating Disorders prior to joining the team at sCuLpture and continues to share her passion for developing a healthy balance between food, exercise, and life in an outpatient setting. Katie works with adolescents, young adults, and adults to assist with eating disorders,

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Meg Elkjer OConnellmeg elkjer oConnell is one of the founders of austin Kula yoga located in Central austin. oConnell has a 20-year background in movement and dance; she turned to yoga to help recuperate from a back injury and discovered a new love. She became certified almost 12 years ago in hatha yoga through Living yoga and is also certified in children's yoga and prenatal yoga. in addition, oConnell has a deep interest in pregnancy and loves to share how

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Henry Marshallhenry marshall is a native of Cleveland, ohio and has lived in austin since 2009. he added kettlebells to his workouts in 2007 but it wasnt until 2009 that he started training as a sportsman. his passion and focus for health, fitness, and weightlifting has led to many community collaborations in the promotion of kettlebell sport. marshall is a rank 1 lifter in both kettlebell sport disciplines, biathlon (Jerk then Snatch) and Long-cycle (Clean and Jerk) who is devoted to earning higher rankings to represent the united States in the most prestigious international competitions. marshall is the 2011 amateur Longcycle World Champion (78kg Weight Class) and four-time World Kettlebell Club Gold medalist (80kg Weight Class). he earned a bachelors of science degree in health promotions (exercise and fitness) from the university of Cincinnati. in addition, marshall is the texas representative of the american Kettlebell alliance, a certified kettlebell coach (russian Girevoy Sport Federation), and a certified personal trainer (nSCa). (page 98)

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Jayme Lamm an athlete since the age of 5, when she struggled to pop a wheelie while showing off for a boy, Lamm has always had a knack for adventure, sports, and fitness. after working in professional sports pr and marketing for five years, Lamm is now a freelance sports and travel writer based in houston, texas. her work has appeared in eSpn, bleacher report, CnbC, CbS, and many other publications. She was selected as an action hero for Womens Health Magazine the past two years. (page 46)

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AFM DigitAl The most viewed website piece for January was nutritionist Jess kolkos review of two popular juice cleanse packages, Daily greens and skinny limits. readers again responded warmly to blogger Angie houtz piece, shhhi have Cancer. editor in chief leah fisher nyfelers recounting of her adventures at the rogue Distance festival and the Pass Me! Challenge rounded out the pack.

upcoMing Articles Theres just one more race in the 20132014 Austin fit Magazine Distance Challenge. Continue to follow coverage of the AfMDC by reading race reports (are you going to pass nyfeler at the Austin Marathon and half Marathon?), checking out the leaderboard, and reading TexasrunningPost.coms monthly write-up of results and tips. Watch austinfitmagazine.com for the latest postings on a variety of fitness and health topics from the AFM team. The rosedale ride is celebrating a special anniversary; theres a recap of the inaugural AfM fitTalks (Decide Your Distance/script Your success), and more!

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Workout Goodies: Pumpkin Pie Protein Oatmeal by Susan DikemanAn Austinite and runner who works as a pre-K teacher in Cedar Park, Susan Dikeman knows all about the need for quick, portable, and sustaining food. As part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance (foodette.com), Dikeman also knows how to put together a tasty recipe. She likes to prepare this goodie in a coffee cup for easy consumption.

What You Need 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (like quaker quick-1-Minute Oats) 1 cup milk 3/4 scoop vanilla protein powder 4 tablespoons pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How To Make It Combine oats, milk, and protein powder

in a microwavable bowl. Mix well: All the powder should be dissolved in the milk, as lumps of protein powder in oatmeal is not yummy.

stir in pumpkin puree and pie spice. Cook in microwave on high for a total

of three minutes, stirring after every minute. When cooked, stir in brown sugar and enjoy!

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Desserts Without Guilt: Chocolate Chia Pudding by Linda Wagner

Healthy Remakes: Snap Kitchens Vegetable Lasagna by Matt Reinhart

Matt Reinhart, a chef at Snap Kitchen for two years, has a background cooking all over. This recipe is one of the perennial favorites at the Austin prepared-food-to-go outlet; the pasta is gone and, while its not vegan, there are no carbs in this healthier riff on a traditional winter favorite. What You Need 1 teaspoon sea salt pound roasted red bell pepper, peeled and diced 3 pounds eggplant, peeled and sliced -inch thick 2 pounds summer squash, sliced -inch thick 3 pounds zucchini, sliced -inch thick 6 ounces sauted mushrooms

cup of basil for garnish 2 cups marinara 4 cups low-fat herbed ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon vegetable cooking spray 3 ounces parmesan cheese How To Make It

Layer one half of vegetables, marinara, and herbed cheese in a 9 x 12 inch baking pan.

repeat the layers and sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.

bake at 350 degrees, covered 45 minutes, and then uncovered at 300 degrees for an additional 30 minutes.

Linda Wagner is a nutrition coach who owns her own business (Linda Wagner Nutrition); in addition to seeing clients, she also writes a blog. A springboard diver in college who trained at the University of Texas, Wagner has lived in Austin about ten years now. She created this recipe, which is low in calories, with the idea that it can be used as both a dessert and a breakfast. What You Need 16 ounces coconut milk (alternately, use almond milk but Wagner prefers the creamy, mousse-like consistency that the coconut milk provides) 2 tablespoons cacao powder

1 dropper cocoa bean extract 2 droppers liquid vanilla stevia cup organic chia seeds How To Make It

using a blender, mix the first four ingredients. taste and make adjustments as needed. put the blended chocolate mixture in a glass bowl.

add the chia seeds to the mixture in the glass bowl and stir with a spoon.

Let sit for two hours or as long as overnight in the refrigerator to thicken.

Garnish with fresh berries and enjoy!

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Ten Tips for Raising Nutrition-Smart Kidsparents play a big role in healthy eating By Katie Provost, M.S., R.D., L.D.

Dont label foods as good or bad.

It is important to avoid giving foods the common labels of good and bad. While there are foods that provide more beneficial nutrition (i.e. whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein) and should make up the majority of a healthy diet, identifying a food as bad may create a sense of shame or guilt when it is eaten. Instead of speaking negatively about food, parents should focus more on the benefits of the nutrient-dense foods and associate them with things kids care about, such as doing well in school or performing well in their sport. Instead of labeling food, talk about how lean protein and whole grains provide strength and energy for sports, how eating a bal-anced breakfast every morning will help with staying focused in class, or how the antioxidants derived from eating fruits and vegetables help pre-vent sickness and encour-age participation in fun activities.

Keep nutrient-dense foods readily available.

Children learn to eat whatever is made avail-able to them. To encourage healthy snacking, have fruits and vegetables in a bowl on the counter, not stored in the back of the refrigerator. Keep pre-portioned trail mix thats ready to grab, or string cheese in the fridge. Remember that kids also learn from example, so your own eating and snacking behaviors will trickle down to them.

avoid placing restrictions on food.

Children who have food restrictions may develop an eating disorder later in life. If these restrictions lead to feelings of depriva-tion, children may develop behaviors such as hiding food, hoarding food, and binge eating when those restricted foods are made available (e.g., at birth-day parties or a friends house). Instead of banning certain foods, positively encourage healthier food choices, such as lean

unfortunately, there is an apparent disconnect with American youth and proper nutrition. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than one-third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese in 2010. On the other end of the spectrum, the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reports that more than half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting, and taking laxatives.

Parents play a vital role in guiding kids to make healthy food choices and develop healthy relationships with food, exercise, and their bodies. Here are ten simple tips for rais-ing a nutrition-smart kid.

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meats, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and whole grains. Also, avoid shaming if, on occasion, your child makes a less nutrient-dense choice.

incorporate a daily fun food.

Its important to encourage balance and eating in moderation; children are less likely to feel deprived and will learn that they can fit less nutrient-dense foods into a healthy diet within moderation. Allow family members one daily fun food of their choice. This may include a small dessert after dinner, a bag of chips with lunch, or a small soda at a restaurant.

avoid using food as a reward or

punishment.Using food as a reward may condition children to turn to food when anything positive happens. This may lead to struggles with weight later in life and can place an unnecessary power on food that promotes emotional eating. Plan rewards that are not tied to food, such as taking your kids on a fun family outing.

Give children some control.People are

naturally intuitive eaters, so forcing children to clean their plates isnt nutrition-smart. Pre-pare meals with a variety of options, and encour-age youngsters to take at least one bite of every-thing before deciding whether they prefer it or

not. Have healthy snacks available between meals for children who voice that they are hungry.

encourage healthy move-ment, but dont

mandate it.Chores are not most kids first choice for a fun pastime, so avoid making physical activity feel like work. Find out what activities your chil-dren find fun. Sign them up for leagues with their friends or sports camps over the summer. Any time the whole family can do something active together is always a plus.

recognize the importance of the family meal.

Research shows that children who eat dinners with their parents at the table have better overall nutrition, growth, and development, and are less likely to get in serious trouble as teenagers. Dining as a family is also a great opportunity for parents to model healthy eating behaviors and choices in food. Start by dedicating one night a week and work your way up to three or four nights of family dinners per week.

avoid negative body-talk.Its important

to be aware of how we talk about bodies (our own and our childrens), as kids need a healthy relationship not only with food and exercise, but also with their self-image. If children con-stantly hear and observe Mom and Dad speaking negatively about their

own bodies, they may begin to think critically about theirs as well. Ev-ery child grows at a dif-ferent rate. Consult with a pediatrician if you have any concerns about your childrens weight before intervening, as restrict-ing their intake in any way may significantly compromise growth and development.

Get your kids involved with food.

A great way to promote a healthy relationship with food is to encourage involvement with food at a young age. Have them give input when plan-ning meals for the week; bring them shopping so they learn how to navi-gate the grocery store. Exposure to the kitchen and teaching basic cook-ing skills can go a long way, especially when they are ready to leave the nest. aFM

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e xercise is both valuable to and valued by society, so how could it also become unhealthy? Exercise addiction refers to exercise that has grown to be unbalanced and compulsive, and its found among men and women and recreational and profes-sional athletes across all sports.

Picture in your mind an athlete who is addicted to exer-cise. Who comes to mind? Do you imagine your friend who is training for a marathon by running six days a week or that co-worker who is preparing for a triathlon with two-a-day workouts? Or are you thinking about that person who walks four miles a day, every day, and feels terribly anxious if any-thing intrudes upon those plans?

Even moderate exercise can cross the line and become compulsive. The distinction between moderate and flexible exercise routines and those that are rigid and intense can be difficult to identify. Ask yourself, are you fitting exercise into your life or is your life revolving around exercise? If that

question struck a nerve, look at some of the signs published by the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) that indicate an exercise addiction.

Do you have a constant preoccupation with exercise routines

or intrusive thoughts about exercise that interfere with your ability to concentrate or focus?

find timeat any costto exercise, like cutting school or taking time off from work?

turn down social activities so as not to miss your sched-uled workout?

feel overly anxious, guilty, or angry if youre unable to exercise?

have trouble tolerating changes or interruptions to your exercise routine?

exercise alone to avoid having your routine disturbed?

exercise primarily out of a desire to control your weight, shape, and/or body composition?

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make food choices based solely on exercise (you exercise to punish for eating bad foods, to purge calories), or you overly restrict what you eat if you cant exercise?

lie about exercise, or you always exercise alone?

avoid rest days or time off from exerciseeven if injured or ill?

engage in non-purposeful or ex-cessive exercise beyond a sensible fitness or training program (more than once a day or for long bouts of time; beyond what your coach advises)?

judge yourself on a daily basis based on how much exercise youve performed or how hard you worked out?

find no fun or pleasure in exercise; youre never satisfied with your physical achievements?

You dont have to show all the signs listed above to have an unhealthy relationship with exercise. If you read the descriptions, you will recognize someone struggling with an exercise addiction builds their life around exer-cise, generally has obsessive thoughts about exercise, and may feel very anxious about any disruptions to their routine. The mental effects of exercise compulsion can cause stress between loved ones or disrupt work and school obligations. You may feel you have been bad or the day was terrible because you didnt complete your exer-cise routine.

The physical effects can be equally

as damaging. Increased exercise intensity or pushing through injury can lead to stress fractures, decreased immunity, anemia, electrolyte imbal-ances, reduced bone density, menstrual dysfunction, fatigue, and decreased athletic performance.

Compulsive exercise is often very good friends with disordered eating, and sometimes female athletes develop what is known as the Female Athlete Triad, which consists of three compo-nents, each on a continuum: low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density. Low energy availability simply means you arent consuming enough calories and are exercising too much. Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D. said most athletic woman need a minimum of 13.5 calories per pound of lean body mass (weight without body fat) in order to menstruate.

Dont feel ashamed if you find your-self associating with some of the signs listed in this article; the line between moderate, healthy, and balanced exer-cise is blurry. The signs and symptoms can run along a continuum. If you feel you are developing some unhealthy ex-ercise habits, take a look at what is driv-ing you to keep the routine going. What are some ways you can build in more balance? How do you react to the notion of taking two days off a week, resting if you are injured, and allowing disrup-tions in your routine such as spontane-ous social events or work obligations?

A licensed therapist and registered dietitian can help you sort out what are healthy athletic goals and establish a plan to meet your nutrition needs while also helping you develop other relax-ation techniques to reach the overall goal of a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. aFM

Pine Nuts, ChickpeasZinc has been linked to a healthy sex drive, and pine nuts have a high level. Mix them with basil, long considered an aphrodisiac and linked to improved circulation, and you get pesto. Not only are chickpeas high in zinc, but they are full of other goodness; priests were banned from eating them in medieval times.

Ten Foods to Help with RomanceWhat your diet can do to put you in the mood for love By Leah Fisher Nyfeler

Theres an old saying that food is love, and this adage is often reinforced by bringing casseroles for the bereaved or ill, celebrating holiday meal traditions, and providing special dishes as reward and motivation. but what about the relationship between food and sex? movies have produced a number of steamy scenes between eaters and their nutritiontheres meg ryans deli scene in When Harry Met Sally, the big bear sandwich at the end of Bridesmaids, and who can forget the fun with food in 9 Weeks? Legend even holds many foods to be aphrodisiacs. heres a list of a few foods that have some science behind their sexy claims.

AsparagusThis vegetable is just full of folic acid, which is said to boost histamine production necessary for men and women to achieve orgasm.

OystersAnother food high in zinc, oysters have been found to contain two unusual amino acids (D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspartate) that trigger the production of sex hormones.

Chili PeppersThe chemicals in these little hotties mimic the symp-toms of arousal: sweat production, swollen lips, and an increase in heart rate.

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Is Spanish Fly an Aphrodisiac? Spanish fly has long been rumored to be an aphrodisiac. The sub-stance is a concoction made by crushing dead, dried blister beetles in order to access a substance called cantharidin, which is secreted from the beetles leg joints when frightened. Its actually highly toxic and has a horribly irritating effect on the male urinary tract, which causes itching and swelling of the genitalia that, in older times, was confused with arousal. Its actually quite harmful to mens health and has no effect whatsoever on women.

The Flip Side: SaltpeterSaltpeter is potassium nitrate that, according to popular belief, acts to repress the male libido when ingested. Supposedly, it is added to food to suppress sexual urges, and rumors abound that saltpeter can be found served in meals in prison cafeterias and military mess halls. Nope: While potassium nitrate has been used medically over the years for a number of different purposes, its ineffective as an anaphrodisiac and can even be toxic in high doses. aFM

Avocados, Bananas, FigsSome foods just look sexy, though two of these show results that could benefit in the bedroom. The Aztecs called avocados ahuacuatl (testical tree) because of the way the fruit grew in pairs; they are high in folate, which can help with male sperm production. The banana is high in potassium and B vitamins, neces-sary for sex-hormone production. Figs just look sexy; for centuries, they have represented fertility and female genitalia in myths and legends.

Pomegranates, Goji BerriesAntioxidants play a role in overall better health, and they are also helpful when it comes to erectile dysfunction. These fruits are especially high in antioxidants.


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W e have all heard the words one door has to close for a new one to open, and this sentiment is what a new year can symbolize. A new year brings hope for better days, new beginnings, and more wisdom than the year before.

As a mom of three kids ranging from age 3 to 11, I always have at least one child who is experiencing a new, exciting life stage. Each one is changing before my eyes; as they grow and mature, their needs, as well as mine, remain the same. We all need good, nutritious food and ex-ercise, and we all need our community to help support us as we grow and evolve.

I owned a yoga studio for seven years, and that allowed me to take care of fami-lies and teachers. When I sold the studio, I found myself protecting this special community as it attempted to adapt and transform with me. Now, that group doesnt need me in this same role; with the inevitable movement of time, things have changed, and the individuals have experienced the process of moving on, adapting, celebrating, and grieving.

Now, its my turn to do the same, and my transformation is happening at home. I have the opportunity to think about my-self and my familymy favorite peoplefreely, without feeling as though I am disappointing others. My hope is that, as I move into this new life stage, other people will find me more available and present in my relationships.

While I take the time to focus more on my home life, I have also become increasingly aware of how each of my childrens needs differ and how I need to best support them as they develop.

My 11-year-old daughter is a dancer currently in the process of applying to a fine arts school for the upcoming fall. She recently stated that she feels that dancing makes her a better student because it inspires her and creates good feelings about herself. Fortunately, my daughter has figured out at a young age that taking care of her body helps her in more than just one area of her life.

I often hear other mothers speak about how great their kids ate before the toddler years, and my 3-year-old eats everything from broccoli to sushi. She loves food, and she especially loves good, nourishing food. I am hap-py that her fondness for nutritious food continues to expand, and, to assist, I make sure that the food presentation and preparation changes too. Raw broccoli, roasted broccoli, broccoli and cauliflower togetheryou name it, Ive done it, and shes eaten it. Variation is part of our dinner plate, and my little one is healthier for each new recipe. I think the meal is more appetizing if the food served is colorful and varying in texture; it makes the whole eating experience more enjoyable.

At the same time, I have a son, age 8, who confessed that he recently expe-rienced a side cramp for the first time. Oh, we have some work to do with being active, but whats great is that my son has finally found a new motivation: He wants to play with his classmates. Motion might not be fueling an inter-nal fire yet, but he is figuring out what he needs to do to be picked for a team on the playground. He wants the same opportunity as the rest of the kids. It hasnt been easy for him so far, but he now understands how to push his body

in a healthy way and how this physical exertion can make him feel better. Addi-tionally, he is getting the chance to play with, and be a part of, a group of friends. My role here is to encourage him, to help build him up, so that he continues to feel motivated to push himself and not focus on being behind or on the failures everyone experiences.

Each of my children is so different and unique, but they all still need guid-ance and an example of someone who is healthy and strong. Yoga is as much a part of my familys life as it is my own. My husband and I actually met in a yoga class, so there is no avoid-ing its practice and enjoyment around here. Yoga has taught my daughter that taking deep breaths helps her when she is upset, and it has taught my son that going upside down almost always makes him feel better, even when hes fighting off a cold.

My children depend on these tools because they have seen me use them for years. Theyve seen, and have grown accustomed to, among many things, my green breakfast drinks, my passion for exercise, and a table set with home-cooked meals. And, although they are inspired and motivated in a variety of ways, my children are learning to find those things that makes them feel good. Theyre experiencing how this internal drive toward fitness can help set them up for bigger successes in school and in life. Ultimately, theyve learned from our healthy family practices that, when we take care of ourselves physically and emotionally, we are more prepared for the inevitable shifts and events in lifewhen one door closes and another one opens. aFM

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Q I try to make fitness a daily part of my routine, but work keeps me pretty busy. Often, I end up squeezing in a run during my lunch hour. The workout is just fine, but the problem is that my building doesnt have any showers. The best I can do is towel off and wipe down in the restroom. Do you have any other suggestions? Is it OK to return to my office sweaty?A: A big woohoo! to you for getting up and moving during the workday. So much of the right response here depends upon what it is you do. Here in the AFM office, we can get away with a behind-the-closed-office-door wipe down, a quick change of T-shirt, and a hint of I just worked out eau de cologne; our visitors expect a hint of healthy workout here. But if youre meet-ing clients in, say, the banking industry, you may need a bit more preparation. Pack a wet washcloth in a cooler or bring com-mercial products, such as Rocket Shower. Bring a towel to dry off, toiletries (deodor-ant, makeup, etc.), and fresh clothes. Yes, youre essentially taking a portable shower in your office restroom but a few minutes of advance prep means you can keep your daily workout without anyone the wiser.

Q I work out at local gym a few times a week in the morning. This means I pack my clothes for the office, and shower and change in the locker room. My sweaty, damp workout clothes stay wadded up in my gym bag all day, and usually I leave it in my car. But I have these visions of mold slowly growing and infesting my clothes. Is it really

sanitary to leave my clothes festering in the car all day? If not, what are some other options? A: Do you know two know each other? This question is the second part to Reader No. 1s query: what to do with the sweaty stuff that comes off. If you have a private office, invest in a coat tree that will allow you to put those sweaty clothes on hangers so they can air out. This is NOT an option if you are in close quarters, because no one wants to smell your sweaty workout gear all day (no mat-ter how many fragrant candles you burn). If your car is big enough, purchase a flat drying rackyou can find them online, and some are stack-ableand take those wet clothes out to the car. Spread them out so they dry evenly. Be sure to remove them at the end of the day and Febreeze your cars interior often.

Q Ive just started walking and no one in my family is taking me seriously. Can I change their minds? A: Perhaps the bigger question is, Does it matter that my family isnt taking my walking seriously? Keep up your exercise; quietly assert yourself by continuing to be active. Sometimes its hard for those who havent made a commitment to change to accept it in their loved ones. By being consistent, youll show them that you take it seriously. Theyll come aroundand if they dont, youll just have to accept that they may not be along on this journey with you. That doesnt make it any less important; you may need to look for the support you want in a friend, neighbor, or walking group. aFM

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Forging Fitness from Adversity Max Cardenas overcomes the odds for health By Chad Nelson

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Fighter: [fahy-ter] a person with the will, courage, determination, ability, or dispo-sition to fight, struggle, resist, etc.

M ax Cardenas knows a little about adversity. He knows a lot about fighting it. Imagine being 19 years old, the recipient of a hard-earned college football scholarship, and, midway through your freshman year, a seizure ends your dream before it really begins. Then, imagine that exploratory brain surgery reveals a parasite that is 95 percent fatal.

Football had motivated Cardenas to excel on the field and pay attention in the classroom. But for a year and half after his diagnosis, Cardenas fell so deep into depression that it caused him to miss a significant pointhe was the other 5 percent. His eventual realization, that he was fortunate to be alive, would prove more important than Cardenas could know at the time.

One of the first businesses of a sensible man is to know when he is beaten, and to leave off fight-ing at once. Samuel Butler

Eighteen years had lapsed since the

end of his athletic career and Carde-nas body was beginning to reflect the layoff. He decided in January 2011 that he had been inactive long enough. As a husband to Amber, father of two young girlsMaddy and Sophiaand owner of a flourishing restaurant and name-sake, The Maxican, his life was full.

Cardenas wanted to focus more on his body and began running to lose weight. It was working, too. His endur-ance and confidence increased, and after his employees invited him to play football one day, Cardenas stepped back onto the field. But his athletic reemer-gence ceased just as suddenly as it had years agoa false step tore all but one ligament in his right knee and bones were fractured. The physician men-tioned that amputation was a possibil-ity if it could not be repaired properly. Knee replacement was very possible because of the damage.

The lowest point with my knee was thinking about how I might not ever be able to play soccer with my girls, Cardenas said. The thing that gave me focus and kept me going was family.

Knee replacement surgery has a success rate of nearly 95 percent, but Cardenas chose the more difficult road of rehabilitation. He was determined to show that, in his late 30s, he was not ready for knee replacement, much less amputation. The physicians did what they could, but the rest was up to him. After a chance meeting with Sonny Wilson of Mad Dawg Fitness in Decem-ber 2011, Cardenas determined that he would be in the best shape of his life by the time he turned 40 in November 2013.

Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting. Napoleon Hill

Cardenas is a physical miracle. Not

only was he alive and standing on his own knee, but he was also walking and, soon enough, running. Friends and family marveled at his steel will and absence of self-pity. He worked out, ate better, and amazed people along the way. But Cardenas had bigger plans. He registered for the 2012 Spartan Race and finished in just more than three hours, calling it one of the hardest things he had ever done.

Perspective is a funny thing. Carde-nas had lost nearly 45 pounds and six inches from his waistline. He left his fears of death and amputation behind him, but Cardenas can vividly recall that the winner of Spartan finished in 45 minutes. Emboldened, he pressed forward, and, in April 2013, entered the Bluebonnet 5K in Burnet and won his age group. Cardenas entered his second Spartan Race the next month and cut his time in half (though he fell short of his goal of an hour). His perspective was that as long as he wasnt dead, he was going to keep living in pursuit of better and stronger.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Plato

Today, Cardenas is down by 75 pounds, and eight inches have burned from his waist. He and his good friend Jeff Beyer have started the Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, a running group that meets every week. He has also started MaxOutRace.com, a race planning and promotion site he co-manages with Wil-son. He completed his first half mara-thon in October and, just as planned, celebrated his 40th birthday with family and friends this November in the best shape of his life.

His restaurant has its own healthy eating menu, and he and Amber are expecting another daughter in March. While his attitude and fortitude have moved many, those who really know Cardenas will tell you his greatest quality is his kindness. He is always available for a friend, always a resource for those in need, and is content to be Ambers husband and his girls daddy. Cardenas is proud of his journey, but he takes greater pride in how he is seen by others.

Max is a genuine good guy, said friend Damon Beierle. He is always there with great advice, supports every-thing I do, and pushes me to be my best inside and outside of the gym.

Sounds like a legacy worth fighting for. aFM

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n ine high school foreign exchange students from five countries will have a unique opportunity to experience the Texas Hill Country. Later this month, theyll be participating in a local trail race.

When Mollie Renardet, the Aus-tin coordinator for CCI Greenheart Cultural Exchange Programs, an international organization that places and supervises exchange students, saw that the Creepy Crawlies and Critters 5K was to take place on Feb. 22, she contacted Trailhead Running about the possibility of her exchange students and their local sponsor families coming out to run or volunteer. Trailhead Run-ning provided ten free entries for the girls and will have special on-course volunteer opportunities for the boys. The YMCA Cypress Creek Ranch near Onion Creek, just north of Buda, will provide the trails and introduction to Texas natural beauty.

Linna st, an 18-year-old student originally from Sweden, has been in Austin for nearly four months and will add this event to her list of amazing local experiences. While she enjoys lifting weights and running, trail racing will definitely be something new for

her. I think this is going to be fun. I've never been in a race before, but I like to run especially on trails, so I'm very excited, st said.

Renardet let the boys know there would be plenty of ways for them to be involved with the women-only race, such as cheering on their female friends through volunteering and on-course support. They didnt require much enticing; I'm sure the boys will want to come out, especially with all those girls around, Renardet said.

Trail running in a different country provides a unique opportunity to see the local landscape in a very natural and untouched way. The exchange students are from Vietnam, Brazil, Germany, and Poland; CCI Greenheart currently has students from some 60 countries available for hosting, and the organization has placed more than 20,000 international students with American families since they began in 1985. sts homeland of Sweden looks very different from the Texas Hill Country, but this is part of what makes her experience so exciting. st will also have company out on the courseher own host family. They do like to run so they might join, she said. If not, I'm sure they'll be there anyway.

Renardet loves the family-friendly aspect of the event and is looking forward to making the trail run an annual part of the students exchange experience. She plans to continue this partnership with Trailhead Running and hopes the experience will inspire the high school students to continue trail running after they return to their home countries.

Its a great way to not only introduce the kids to trail running but also to in-vite their host families out to an event they can do with the kids, Renardet said. aFM

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Hitting the Trails with the Girls

Women on the Trails is a three-race series designed to introduce women to trail racing in a shorter course format (most local trail races start at 25k). keeping to the traditional trail race format, each event takes place on challenging and varied trails with a small number of participating runners. All races are within a 40-minute drive from down-town Austin and include three distinct venues: Austin, lake georgetown, and buda.

each course is well marked and set up so that spectators and family can cheer on runners from multiple and accessible locations. runners and spectators alike are encouraged to hang out after the race and enjoy some post-event refreshment in a social atmosphere.

Tiffany Pritchett signed up for all three Women on the Trail races the first year because she wanted to try something new and heard the races were family friendly. initially, she was unsure of what to expect, but she made the drive from san Antonio with her dad and 3-year-old daughter Tabitha. After the first race, she was hooked. i enjoy these races because of the overall togetherness of everyone who races and volun-teers, Pritchett said. Tabitha and my dad watch me start, there are always people along the courses cheering us on, and Tabitha has finished with me in several of the races. The races are family friendly because of the atmosphere, and i have made many different friends from these events. The series is now an annual family tradition for Pritchett.

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Moe Johnson is Racing for Keepsmoes better half marathon celebrates 30 years By Courtenay Verret

s an Marcos resident and retired Texas State University professor Moe Johnson knows a thing or two about putting on a good race. This March will mark the 30th anniversary of his namesake event, Moes Better Half Marathonthe oldest, continuous half marathon in Texas.

Long distance races were hard to come by in the 1980s. Even harder was finding an event of any distance that was well organized. While joking about race mishaps he had en-countered, Johnson recounted one in particular that stood out.

(The race director) took a box of shirts and threw them on the ground, saying, Here are your shirts, Johnson recalled. When the runners finished, he handed them finish cards, but then they took them away. No one knew who won. Runners were saying, Ill never come back to San Marcos again.

Convinced there had to be a better wayand determined to have some fun at the same timeJohnson joined forces with a small group of runners to form the San Marcos Run-ning Club. The groups original intent was to organize its own races and social activities; however, they soon found them-selves lending a hand to other organizations wanting to hold races of their own. We bought a clock and the cones and fin-ish chute, the timing system, the directional arrows, Johnson said. We do all the race organization; we measure the course for themcertify the race course if they need it.

Johnson was not always a runner. In fact, it would be fair to say that, back in the day, his figure was not the lean physique typically associated with a distance runner. He was a champion weightlifter, wrestler, and body builderwin-ning state competitions and claiming titles such as Mr. North Dakota and Mr. Northern Plains during the 1960s. At the age of 50, Johnson rounded off his lifting career with a national title at the United States Powerlifting Federations Masters National Powerlifting Championships. A nagging shoulder injury ultimately affected Johnsons weightlifting ability, and he turned to running as an alternative form of exercise.

The first race I ran was the Capitol 10K, he said. I thought I was going to die.

But Johnson didnt die; instead, he began to challenge himself with longer distances. By 1984, he was running mar-athons. Dissatisfied with the small number of long-distance races available, he and fellow runner Brian McCoy decided it was time for the San Marcos Running Club to put on one of their own. We didnt know what to call the race, Johnson said. Brian just said, Well call it Moes Better Halfits a better half marathon.

Anticipating around 50 runners for its inaugural year, Johnson and McCoy ordered 100 shirts. Soon, they realized that 150 runners had registered. I said to Brian, Were in trouble, Johnson remembered.

in the 1960s, Moe Johnson was a champion weightlifter and claimed the title of "Mr. north Dakota."

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They ordered another 100 shirts to accommodate the growing number of race entries, and then ordered an ad-ditional 100. The next year, they stocked 300 shirts, just to be on the safe sideand, again, found themselves scrambling for more to accommodate the 350 registrants. Although the race originally took place in the fall, they moved it to the spring at the suggestion of Austin running pioneer Paul Carrozza, thus extending the long-distance season. Today, runners competing in the Boston Marathon in April often use Moes Better Half as a training run.

Pulling off a successful race is no easy feat. Johnson ad-mitted that its usually some small mishapmisunderstood directions, an overlooked detailthat throws a wrench into even the best-laid plans. Over the years, he and his fel-low race organizers in the San Marcos Running Club have learned from these mistakes and now use those experiences when planning races for other organizations. Thats what the runners club tries to do, make sure these little details are taken care of so they dont have them, he said.

The number of half marathons in central Texas has steadily grown over the years. Johnson said that the in-creased competition has impacted the number of partici-pants in Moes Better Half, but the races good reputation (as well as its reasonable $50 entry fee) continues to attract a loyal following. Sweetening the pot this year is an upgrade in entry swagan embroidered runners jacket. Like every year, any profits from the race go to charitable organizations, such as the Kiwanis club, for scholarships.

At the age of 76, Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. Although officially retired from teaching and consulting (for years he worked with national hockey leagues on abdominal injury prevention), he returned to Texas State last year as a lecturer in adaptive P.E. and kinesiology. He also writes a reg-ular column called Run With Moe for the San Marcos Daily Record. The loss of cartilage in his knees means he has had to shift his exercise focus from running to walking and biking. Johnson said its been a difficult transition, but hes making the best of it. He noted that his duties as a race organizer help him feel connected to the running worldand to him, that is most important.

Thats why I like to put on these races. It keeps me in touch with the runners, Johnson said. Its amazing how many of them I know from when I ran; they keep coming back to our racesI get to meet all the runners again. Some of them recall past races when we ran together. Thats part of why I like to help out. aFM

After his weightlifting career, Johnson turned to running as an alternative form of exercise.

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Escaping the Texas WinterFind the mountain that fits your getaway mood By Jayme Lammtexas weather can be nothing if not temperamental, yet winter doesnt always feel like winterat least not when we want it to. Luckily, if youre craving snow caps and ski slopes, there is no shortage of destinations just a hop, skip, and a flight away.

heres a look at a few mountains and lodges that will satisfy your winter craving no matter your vacation style.

The Adventurous Traveler Mammoth Mountain

Texas travelers can get to Mammoth Mountain via the Mam-moth-Yosemite Airport with one stop and then hit the slopes in just 15 minutes. This is the mountain for adults who still play like kids, especially in the snow. it offers a glorious winter playground with 150 trails, 11 vertical terrain parks, and three half pipes. And, its long-lasting winter season typically extends through June.

Mammoth Mountain is the leading four-season mountain resort in California and the third-most visited ski resort in the united states with a variety of lodging options. One of the most popular is the all-access hotel, The Village lodge, offering convenient access to the slopes and mere steps from dining, shopping, live music, and nightlife.

The u.s. ski and snowboard Association named Mammoth Mountain an official training ground for u.s. freeskiing and u.s. snowboarding, where the top skiers and snowboarders around the country prepared for the 2014 sochi Olympic games.

Mammoth Mountain boasts itself as the adult playground, but its equally fit for kids, too, with adventure zones offering pint-sized terrain for those newer to winter sports. its perfect for their first introduction to snow and skis. Mammothmountain.com

The Party Scene Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe

This is a particularly perfect snowy visit if youre torn between a trip to las Vegas with your buddies and a ski trip, because its the perfect combination to meet all your partying and adrena-line needs.

rest assured, this vacation is not for the faint of heart. With a sprawling mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of lake Tahoe, its for those who want to go big and forge their own path. imagine 34 miles of wide-open trails, on either the California or nevada side of the mountain, with 1,600-foot plunges into double-black-diamond canyons. And the beer follows.

The resort boasts a high-octane, non-stop nightlife for those who want to push their limits into the wee hours, just as if were in Vegas. heavenly is built for those who are up early enough for first chair yet still going strong after last call. Skiheavenly.com

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Aspen snowmass provides four mountainssnowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen highlands, and buttermilkon one lift ticket. Colo-rados second largest ski area is full of in-bounds terrain options with a backcountry feel.

Direct flights to Aspen are accessible through Dallas and houston airports. The slopes are visible from the descent into the

Aspen airport, and then its just a breathtaking ten-minute drive into town. if youre into the scene and being seen, this is the place. its more than just skiing and

snowboarding in Aspen; its culture, live music, and a little bit of everything rolled into a few square miles.

There are many lodging options, including The limelight, voted no. 1 u.s. hotel by expe-dia members. it offers free live music five nights a week with a communal vibe, fit for friendly Texan travelers. The limelight also provides complimentary breakfast and ski/in-town/airport transportation for guests. The hotel also has a popular "ski free" deal that includes two lift tickets in the nightly room rate, as well as free programs for skiers and free snowshoe out-ings, which helps with budget. AspenSnowmass.com

Everything for Everyone Vail Mountain

Vail is much more than a mountain. Vail offers pedestrian-friendly, heated streets and boasts the coun-trys largest free transportation system, making it an easy destination to not only get to, but get around.

getting to Vail is easy: a four-hour flight to the city, by way of one stop in Denver, and a 45-minute layover in between. Vail also offers a fly-in, ski-free Program, where travelers flying into Vail/eagle County regional Airport can obtain a free lift ticket to ski/ride the same day (so book an early flight to take advantage).

Vail provides a welcoming atmosphere and world-class skiing. Travelers looking for a home away from home (with some additional luxurious amenities, of course) should be sure to check out The sebastianVail, which comes standard with ski valet, gourmet meals, sophistication, and style.

Whether you love to spend your vacation on the mountain, shopping, bar hopping, hang-ing out with the kids, or relaxing in a spa, Vail has it alland then some. aFMVail.com


Alexis DeJoriaLiving LiFe to the FuLLest in the FAst LAne

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By Leah Fisher Nyfeler

DeJoria grew up in California and, at one time, thought she might earn her living working for Paul Mitchell systems, but when she was 16 years old, she attended her first race in the Mello Yello Drag racing series and was immediately hooked on nitro funny Cars. What are nitro funny Cars? in a nutshell, theyre drag racing vehicles with a forward-mounted engine (dragsters have the engine in the back) and a fiberglass or carbon fiber body that tilts up in the back. using a high-performance fuel mix of 8590 percent nitromethane (Ch3n02, once used for rocket fuel) and 1015 percent methanol, these cars represent readily available models (currently, the ford Mustang, fiat s.p.A.s Dodge Charger, and the Toyota Camry).

Once shed caught the bug, DeJoria knew that she wanted to race, and she was willing to work hard to get there. she decided to study at the famed frank hawleys Drag racing school in gaines-ville, fla. While training, DeJoria kept her famous name secret, and she raced her way up through the ranks. in 2005, she started in super gas, driving a Corvette roadster and progressed to the super Comp division in a rear-engine dragster before she began racing in the Top Alco-hol funny Car division. she then built her own team, stealth Motorsports, one of the few national hot rod Association (nhrA)

teams owned by a woman, which she operated for three years.

There arent many women in drag car racing. its been a guys town for so long, said DeJoria. Aside from her talent and willingness to work, DeJorias reaction to a frightening car crash at englishtown in 2009 did much to give her the real deal credentials to propel her into the top division, Top fuel funny Car. englishtown is DeJorias favorite place to raceshe described the new Jersey location as green and lush, really beautiful, and yet so close to [new York] City lifebut on that day, a horrified crowd watched as her parachutes snapped away, leaving her car to crash into the barriers off the track at some 200 mph. Clearly shaken, DeJoria walked away from the totaled car, thanks to safety measures put in place following racer scott kalittas 2008 death at that very track. in 2011, DeJoria became the second woman in history to win a national event in the Top Alcohol funny Car division and formed a partnership with kalitta Motorsports, owned by scott kalittas family and team of legendary racer shirley Muldowneythe other woman to win a national event in nhrAs Top fuel division. Muldowney is often called the first lady of Drag racing, and she is the only person, male or female, to have won two and three Top fuel titles (1977, 1980,

and 1982). [Muldowney] kicked ass, said DeJoria, admiringly, as she listed off the women in drag racing. Courtney [force], brittany force, erika enders-stevensshes in stock car racing and is a good friend DeJoria sees drag racing as becoming more and more a sport that women are enjoying and participating in. i think its a generational thing, she suggested.

Theres a fitness component to drag racing that todays women embrace, and DeJoria takes advantage of the home gym that she and husband Jesse James (an auto enthusiast in his own right) have created in the sprawling ranch house on their 19-acre property just outside Austin. A row of large windows lets in the natural light; a wall of mirrors keeps

Youre beautiful, young, fit, and have a dad whos one of Americas wealthiest businessmen. You could easily follow in his footsteps, continuing in the family business that has brought fame and some four billion in fortune. Or you could absorb the lessons learned at his knee about living life to its fullest, recognize your passions, and branch off from the family tree to write your own success story. The latter is the course of Austin-area resident Alexis DeJoria. Shes a nationally ranked Nitro Funny Car racer and the daughter of John Paul DeJoriathe co-founder of Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrn Spirits.

DeJoria and husband Jesse James are dog lovers. in addi-tion to several other breeds, they each have a french bulldog (Pierre, shown here, is a proud father of a new litter).

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DeJoria honest in her form as she moves among the weight machines. she does a one-hour circuit training session five days a week when shes home, but she mixes it upi like to trick my body every couple of days. her trainer when she lived in California was ray kybartas, whom she described as an amazing guy, and shes modeled her regimen after the work they did together (kybartas is known for training several of hollywoods elitethough he doesnt like to share their names, Madonna, sean Penn, and steven seagal are on the list). she starts on a treadmill to warm up, moves to weights and cardio, and often adds in sets of step-ups. DeJoria laughed that, no matter how she trains, her arms always stay the same, but her legs get beefy. like many, she battles a sweet tooth; like everybody who travels for work, she deals with the stress of being on the road. in racing season, DeJoria and team hit 24 cities over the course of nine months, staying about a week in each location. That can wear on a body.

its important that DeJoria stay in shape for racing; those funny Cars have around 10,000 hP and can achieve 6g

acceleration from a standing start. Youre fighting the car all the way down the race track, she explained. so, she works her forearms a lot. Theyre really tested when you

drop cylinders, DeJoria explained. each limb has a function in the car, and DeJoria has a practice tree set up so that she can keep her reactions sharp in the off-season.

As DeJoria readies for her third season as a pro driver in the funny Car division, she switches from easy going to determined when asked about goals for the year. Were going in the right direction, she said. My team has developed a good base line, and now were going to focus on winning. Weve worked out a lot of bugs, and the new body from Toyota is fantastic. first year, we were top 13; this year [2013], top 12next year, top 10. its going to happen. in 2013, DeJoria and the kalitta Motorsports

DeJoria loves to try something new, and she proudly rolled out a motocross bike from the family's well-stocked garage: "it's a honda 250F, built by my friend Chad Geib out of La vegas. he builds bikes for a few of my friends who are pro Freestyle motox riders." DeJoria went on to describe herself as a "casual rider, but i've tried jumping recently and love it!"

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Tequila Patrn Toyota Camry funny Car team finished the season in 12th place with 991 points.

Theres a real sense of exuberance when DeJoria talks about racing. she loves the energy, the sound, the feel. she credits her dad with helping to develop that love. i always thought he was a badass driver, she laughed. hes a big fan; John Paul DeJoria can be seen in episode 8 of the 2013 video series on DeJorias website celebrating her performance in the semifinals at las Vegas, where DeJoria raced and provided afreemammogram van available to her female fans. he sounded the proud dad when he said, its pretty exciting to have a daughter who appeals to everyday drivers as well as superstar driversshe walks a very fine line between being a mom, a super race car driververy passionateand helping change the world.

That passionate outlook fuels DeJoria in all aspects of her life. When asked if she worried about the risks involved in sitting atop a giant transmission and hurtling down a track at more than 300 miles per hour, she shrugged and stated flatly, You can get hurt just driving your regular car. i think it kind of evens outyou just never know [whats in store]. she referenced her dads influence again when she discussed her philosophy that there are two types of people in the world. You choose who you want to be, she said. You can live life like a clam and make it safely to death, or you

can live like an eagle on top of a mountain. DeJoria wants to live fully, something she wants to teach her children: i want them to experience life and not be fearful. aFM

for all her rock-and-roll vibe, DeJoria is a bit of a country girl. The family, which includes DeJoria's daughter and James' three children, raises pixie pigs and collects eggs from their chick-ens. They're eco-conscious; the acreage is supplied with well water, and property utilizes a wind turbine to completely power James' workshop: "i'd love to get an-other to power the house and get off the grid."

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