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Spring running gear is here!
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News bits
Hy-Vee steps out of triathlon promotion;
YMCA Red Flannel Run enjoys new course;
Innovative products developed in Iowa.
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Our third annual Reader’s Choice Awards:
Your favorite everything.
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Nutrition
Sports supplements. The real deal or magic pill?
By Erin Thole, MS, RD, LD.
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Duffy
Ride nowhere fast.
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Training
Start working on your summer abs:
Give Pilates a chance. By Johanna Determann.
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Your “to-do” list
Explore rural Iowa on gravel; climb a whole lot of
stairs; get fit with Body Pump, celebrate St. Patrick’s
Day with a run.
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Get to know
Chuck Fritz. Snowshoe champion gives back.
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Calendar
Spring means more outdoor events.
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FIVE WONDERFUL YEARS!
In the past five years, we’ve
covered two trips to the top of
Mount Everest, three trips across
the United States (two from west
to east and one north to south)
and several trips across the state
(on bicycles, feet, skateboards
and big wheels). We’ve covered
both winners and our own biggest
losers, many of whom now inspire
others to lose. We’ve introduced
foods that keep us healthy and
exercises to keep us strong. We’ve
covered events and activities of all
types, from curling to ice skating, from skiing to snowshoeing and
from swimming to running, cycling and rock climbing.
in our third annual Reader’s Choice Awards.
You, our readers, turned out in droves (voting more than doubled
from 2014) to nominate and vote for your favorite running, cycling
and triathlon events and the people who inspire and train you to be
ready for them.
This year’s awards are filled with people who’ve done great things,
who’ve gone fast or gone far. These are people whose stories are
intertwined with our own as we’ve run, cycled or swam with them.
These awards celebrate Iowa and the best she has to offer and
remind us all why our state is such a great place to live, work and
play. And as Iowa Momentum celebrates its birthday, we, too, are
thankful for you, our readers, our advertisers and our contributors.
You, too, are who make Iowa a great place to be. Q
We’ve been with Iowans as they give us their best, whether at the
front of the field or at the back as they accomplish the life-long
dream of finishing their chosen event. We’ve watched as our own
have risen to the top of the world’s stage or walked across the finish
line in memory of a loved one.
This month we not only celebrate our fifth year, we celebrate the
people, places and events that make this state a great place to live
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SPRING RUNNING GEAR
By Dave Mable
Gear up for spring with the latest gear, available at your local running store.
Nike Dri-FIT Knit Half-Zip Men’s Running Shirt
This long-sleeved shirt features Nike’s fastest-drying
fabric and excellent ventilation to help you stay cool and
comfortable on warm spring days. The seamless knit-in
mesh panels enhance breathability where you need it
most and a longer hem keeps shirt down with no ride-up.
Reflective piping keeps you visible in the early morning or
evening.
www.nike.com. $125.
Onzie Spin Capri
Onzie recognizes women might go for a run, hit a spin
class or join an aerobics or yoga class all in the same trip
to the gym. The Spin Capri is designed to be equally
comfortable running, spinning or transitioning between
yoga poses. These capris are machine washable and made
in the U.S.A.
www.onzie.com. $60.
Lucy Endurance Singlet
The Endurance Singlet by Lucy is a polyester/spandex mix,
but feels as soft as cotton. This hi-tech top only looks lowtech, as it comes with mesh insets for extra ventilation, an
adjustable cinch cord at the waist and reflective straps for
high visibility. It is machine washable and can be tumble
dried on the low setting. With four colors and five sizes,
you’re sure to find just the right one.
www.lucy.com. $49.
Brooks Moving Comfort Switch It Up Racer Sports Bra
Run in comfort and style when temps heat up in this
reversible racer-back sports bra by Brooks. The DriLayer®
Silver fabric keeps skin dry and resists odors while the
elastic bottom band is covered in soft fabric, keeping you
comfortable and secure. The seven reversible colors give
you 14 options to fit any mood.
www.brooksrunning.com. $36. Q
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Hy-Vee pulls out of Labor Day triathlon.
In an email sent to previous triathletes, Hy-Vee announced the cancellation
of its namesake triathlon, which was scheduled to be held on Labor Day
weekend this year.
“We want you to be among the first to know that Hy-Vee is
discontinuing the Hy-Vee Triathlon events in 2015,” wrote officials to past
participants. “The decision to discontinue these events was difficult because
they have become premiere events for athletes and an important part of our
company’s history.”
Premier Event Management, the company responsible for organizing the
logistics of the Olympic distance race, has made a commitment to continue
the event in some form. They are considering offering both a sprint and
olympic distance choice for triathletes and are currently seeking sponsors of
the event.
Hy-Vee is now planning a new event series for both children and their
families, aimed at engaging children of all fitness levels and abilities. The new
series will focus on participation and fundraising instead of competition.
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event for the Wellmark YMCA. The new course, taking advantage of the
scenic trails along the river, started and finished at the one-month-old
Wellmark YMCA in downtown Des Moines. Former Drake runner Ben
Jaskowiak won the 5-mile race in a sprint against Scott Johnson of Ames.
Nathan White of Des Moines finished just behind, in third. The top three
runners maintained close to a 5-minute-per-mile pace along the windy
course to finish in 25:12, 25:13 and 25:23 respectively. Des Moines runner
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Now in its third year, the Iowa Momentum
Readers' Choice Awards continues to gain, well,
momentum. With a total of 669 votes cast in
53 categories, this marks the highest reader
involvement to date. We tallied up the results and
share the top three vote-getters in each category,
giving you a glimpse at who the readers of this
magazine feel are deserving of such recognition.
Don't see your favorites on the list? Be sure to cast
your votes next year. Meanwhile, please join us
as we honor many of the "choice" people, places
and events in the local world of endurance sports.
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nutrition
SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS: THE REAL DEAL OR A MAGIC PILL?
By Erin Thole, MS, RD, LD
In the world of athletics, the goals of
becoming bigger, stronger, faster, slimmer
or more energized never cease to occur. To
obtain and retain these goals, commitment
to a strict exercise and nutrition plan is
required. However, after months of grueling
training it’s easy to give up hope and reach
for a magic pill. Buyer beware, dietary
supplements that make such claims to help
athletes reach their peak performance do
not have to show effectiveness or safety
before they hit store shelves.
To better understand if those sport
supplements that you spend hundreds of
dollars on are really making a difference,
one needs to learn what the research has to
say:
BETA-ALANINE
Acts as a buffer in the muscle.
Claim: Improve high-intensity exercise
performance.
Evidence: Insufficient evidence to rate
effective.
Dietary source: Lean red meat, fish and
poultry.
BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (BCAA)
Leucine, isoleucine and valine.
Claim: Delay fatigue, boost the immune
system.
Evidence: Can provide fuel for
endurance activity, but has not been shown
to delay fatigue.
Dietary source: Milk (whey), lean red
meat, fish, poultry, eggs, chickpeas, lentils
and whole wheat.
CAFFEINE
Central nervous system stimulant.
Claim: Help burn fat, protect
carbohydrate stores, and improve energy.
Evidence: Increases alertness but does
not appear to increase fat burning or
protect carbohydrate stores during exercise.
Dietary source: Cocoa beans, coffee,
tea leaves and kola nuts.
CARNITINE
Found in muscles and used for energy
production.
Claim: Helps to burn fat.
Evidence: Does not increase fat
burning.
Dietary source: Lean red meat, fish,
poultry, and milk (whey).
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CREATINE
Found in muscles and used for energy
production.
Claim: Increase lean body mass,
strength and improve exercise performance
(high-intensity).
Evidence: Positive results for increasing
total body mass, lean mass, increased
strength gains, and recovery.
Dietary source: Wild game, lean red
meat and fish.
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT)
Fatty Acids.
Claim: Increase endurance; promotes fat
burning.
Evidence: Does not enhance endurance
performance or weight loss.
Dietary source: Coconut and palm
kernel oil.
Supplement and health stores are full of
products that promise amazing results.
These are a few examples of the claims
versus scientific research of popular
supplements. Before you reach for the
magic pill, think about the magic that
happens when you consume a balanced
diet while being physically active. Q
Reference: Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
for Athletes by: Sharon Denny, MS, RDN.
www.eatright.org.
Erin Thole is a Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist and a Health and Wellness
Program Manager at Midwest Dairy Council
in Iowa.
Amber Kastler, RD, LD., is the Iowa
Momentum Nutrition column coordinator
and a dietitian at the Fort Dodge Hy-Vee.
Hearty Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
s 2 tbsp. olive oil
s 2 pounds stew meat
s 1/4 cup flour
s 1 large onion, chopped
s 1 cup water
s 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes,
undrained
s 1 tsp. granulated sugar
PREPARATION
s Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over
medium-high heat.
s Coat stew meat with flour; add to
Dutch oven and brown with onion.
s Stir in water, tomatoes, sugar, salt,
paprika and bay leaf.
s Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
s Add carrots, potatoes and celery.
s Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until
vegetables are tender.
s In a small bowl stir together
cornstarch and cold water until
smooth.
s Stir into beef stew and heat through.
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1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
2 cups sliced peeled carrots
3 medium russet potatoes (about 2
pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cold water
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Find out where you can at www.AnnualManualDM.com —
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training tips
By Johanna M. Determann
Photos by Dylan Huey
GIVE PILATES A CHANCE
Balance, stability, flexibility and core strength are major contributors
to overall physical fitness. Even if you are the fastest guy or gal in
your running group or just set a personal best in a sprint triathlon,
neglecting to focus on any one of those things will eventually catch
up with you. As we age, balance, stability, flexibility and strength
naturally decline. It’s never too late to start working on those
components of physical fitness, however. The good news is that you
can get started in the comfort of your own home by incorporating
Pilates into your weekly routine.
So what is Pilates, exactly? Early in the 20th century, Joseph
Pilates developed a method called controlology, which focused on
muscle control. Over time, this method was coined Pilates and is
now widely practiced across the globe through a series of corecentric exercises. In Pilates, the core refers to the abs, low back,
glutes and hips. While some types of Pilates training involves large
apparatuses like the Reformer or Cadillac, you can do mat-based
Pilates in your living room.
A big emphasis in Pilates is the breath. In Pilates you inhale
through the nose and exhale through the mouth with pursed lips.
The breath should be deep on the inhale and full on the exhale. As
one exhales, the abdominal wall and pelvic floor become engaged
and contract. Keeping that engagement on the subsequent inhale
is important to the practice. This breathing pattern might be
difficult at first, but over time, as stability and strength improve,
keeping the abdominal wall and pelvic floor engaged becomes
more natural. Coordinating breath with movement is critical to the
practice. You want to exhale with exertion, or when the movement
requires the most effort.
A great way to put the above breathing instructions into practice
is to lie down with your legs bent and feet flat to the floor. Place
one hand across your abdominals. As you inhale deeply through
your nose, you will feel your abdominal wall expand. Upon exhaling
through pursed lips, you will feel everything contract, or squeeze
together. Keeping the abdominals and pelvic floor engaged, inhale
again, and then fully exhale. Practice this to become familiar with
the breathing technique and then begin to incorporate exercises
like the ones listed below.
Scan this QR code or go to www.IowaMomentum.com for an
instructional video on five at-home exercises you can try today.
V-Sit
Bridge Lifts
Bicycle Crunch
V-Sit
Bridge Lifts
Bicycle Crunch
Single Leg Stretch
Reverse Crunch Lifts
Johanna M. Determann, MS, is the owner of Hello Wellness, LLC.
She holds certifications in group fitness and personal training
from the American Council on Exercise as well as a NETA Pilates
certification and is a certified POUND Pro. She can be reached at
www.HelloWellness.info.
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March is a good
month to explore
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roads, and there
are plenty of
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Sundays, March
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each at a different
location. The
first race is in Hills, the second in Colfax and the third just
south of Des Moines in Cumming. Different categories are
available for men, women, beginners and experts, with
varying distances for each. For those who need a yearlong challenge, sign up to earn a Cup O’ dirt. Cyclist can
earn a hand-crafted mug by riding 12 centuries, either
100 miles or 100 kilometers, on gravel or dirt, or a halfcup of dirt by riding six full centuries by Dec. 31. Sign up
at www.cupodirtchallenge.com.
to do list
Try a Body-pump class
Build full-body strength plus aerobic fitness
at one of the many body pump classes
available at local gyms and fitness centers.
Body pump is a full-body workout using
weights and barbells, which add resistance,
building strength in arms, legs and core
muscles. Like traditional aerobics classes,
body pump workouts use high repetitions
with light weights, which burn calories
and exhaust muscles. Certified body pump
instructors provide options to suit everyone,
from the novice to the well-trained athlete.
Beginners start with light weights and build
over time. Participants typically see progress
in just a few short weeks. Body pump
classes can help any athlete improve.
Dance an Irish jig at a
St. Patrick’s Day run
Hit the stairs
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Tuesday,
many traditional Irish-themed runs and events
will take place on March 14 and 15. More
than a dozen runs and events are happening
throughout the state, from the Gaelic Gallop
8K run in Dyersville to the Leprechaun Chase
10K in Des Moines. St. Patty’s Day themed
runs are also planned for Iowa City, Corydon,
Burlington, Cresco, North Liberty and more.
Two of the oldest include the O’ Round The
Loch Half Marathon in Emmetsburg on March
14 and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 5K
and 10K in West Des Moines on March 29.
For a complete list of lucky runs, click on
www.iowamomentum.com.
Though Iowa may not be in the heart of
the mountains, we do have mountains of
stairs beckoning to be climbed. The annual
Fight For Air stair climb will be held in Des
Moines on March 22 and gives you a chance
to hit the stairs as quickly as you can, all
while raising money for the American Lung
Association. This year’s event offers options
to climb from one to four of Des Moines’
tallest buildings. Those who tackle all four will
climb a total of 93 flights of stairs or 1,801
steps. Firefighters, law-enforcement officers,
fitness centers and families are encouraged
to put a team together for bragging rights of
the most stairs climbed, fastest climbed and
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told me that he and his sister have been diagnosed with Myotonic
Muscular Dystrophy and was working on raising money for MDA.”
While there is currently no known way to stop the progression
of this muscular degenerative disease, Getting is hoping his
fundraising efforts can help create hope for his children should they
inherit it.
“Symptoms include weakness in hands and legs, gripping
problems and weakening of the heart and other involuntary
muscles,” said Getting. “Instead of waiting for the disease to
consume us, we vowed to fight by teaming up with MDA (Muscular
Dystrophy Association) to help find a cure and other families like
ours.”
Getting has organized a group to run the Chicago or IMT Des
Moines Marathon to raise funds for MDA this fall. His hope is to
surpass the $13,000 he and his sister raised in 2014.
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“When Matt asked if I could help, at first I turned him down.
I have so many events, I just couldn’t see how I could add another
marathon,” said Fritz. “But as I was thinking about it and felt I had
to do something, so I decided that I could do some fundraising for
my trip to the snowshoe championships.”
Fritz, who qualified for the snowshoe national championship
race by winning his age group at a Minauqua, Wisconsin race in
January of this year.
“I qualified in Minauqua this year. It was very cold; close to
zero and very windy,” said Fritz. “I won my age group in the 10K
–– the qualifiers are always 10K, though I’ll race the half marathon
at nationals. I guarantee I’ll be regretting my decision (to do the half
vs 10K) as soon as I begin my second lap, when the 10K runners are
pulling into the finish.”
Fritz bought his snowshoes only two years ago and has been
traveling to snowy Wisconsin and Minnesota nearly every weekend
in the winters to race.
“The courses are beautiful. I love running through the woods
in the snow,” he said. “Snowshoe racing up north is a much more
organized activity than here in Iowa. It’s much more consistent up
north, and consistently beautiful.”
While excited to race, Fritz is glad to use his snowshoes to help
his neighbor out.
“I feel fortunate that I have been able to do everything I’ve
wanted to do,” he said. “Fundraising is an effort but nothing
compared to what Matt and his sister have to look forward to. I can
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My Y Tri Indoor Triathlon, Marshalltown
Open Public Ski Racing, Dubuque
CIRREM Gravel Ride, Cumming
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Freezin’ for a Reason 10K Trail Run, Garrison
Chamber Chill 5K Run/Walk, Ankeny
Solon Survivor Extreme 5K Run, Solon
Fleet Feet Sandwich Run, Des Moines
Iowa USAT&F Indoor Youth Track Meet, Grinnell
Spring Classic Gravel Race No. 1, Hills
Greater Des Moines Volkssport St. Patty’s Walk,
Des Moines
Leprechaun Chase 10K Run, Des Moines
O’Round the Lock Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Emmetsburg
CASI St. Patrick’s Day Run, Davenport
Corridor Shamrock Shuffle 5K, Iowa City
Gaelic Gallop Run, Dyersville
Shamrock Bike Ride, Dyersville
Shamrock Shuffle Run, Burlington
Spring Classic Gravel Race No. 2, Cumming
Fleet Feet No Boundaries, Des Moines
St. Patrick’s Day Brew & Stew 5K Run, Cresco
We Run - Lucky Run, North Liberty
FUTURE EVENTS
May 2
May 9
May 30
June 5-7
June 6-7
June 27
July 18
July 18
Aug. 1
Oct. 10
Oct. 18
Grandad Half-Marathon, La Crosse, Wisc.
Market to Market Relay Race,
Jefferson to Des Moines
Dam to Dam, Des Moines
Relay Iowa, Sioux City
Heartland Relay, Winterset
University of Okoboji Campus Ride, Okoboji
University of Okoboji 10K, Marathon,
Half-Marathon, Okoboji
University of Okoboji Triathlon, Okoboji
University of Okoboji Open Water Swim,
Okoboji
The 101 Gravel Ride, Perry
IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines
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Cold Run for Warm Meals, Des Moines
Fight for Air Climb, Des Moines
Spring Classic Gravel Race No. 3, Colfax
Colon Cancer 5K Run, Des Moines
Doc Dash 5K, Iowa City
Pave the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Ride, Slater
Beaster Bunny Run, Burlington
Team In Training Tri Indoors, West Des Moines
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Run, West Des Moines
Kent Park Classic Bike Race, Tiffin
UIVA Warrior Challenge and 5K, Iowa City
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Fool’s 5K, Cedar Falls
Gent’s Gravel Race, Slater
Elkhart Time Trial, Elkhart
Hy-Vee Half-Marathon for JDRF, Fort Dodge
Red Shamrock Survivorship Foundation Run, Iowa City
Hawkeye 25 and 50K Trail Run, Solon
Springtime Hill Climb 10K, Pleasant Hill
Beer and Bagel Off Road Run, Granger
Osprey 5K Run, Indianola
Speedway 8K Run, Newton
Park Farm Gravel Road Race, Bankston
Twin Bing Cycling Road Race, Climbing Hills
Live Healthy 5K, Various locations
Loop the Lake, Des Moines
Dam to Downtown Run, Coralville
Iowa State Patrol Half Marathon, Indianola
The Gambler Half Marathon, Council Bluffs
Earth Day in the Junction 5K, West Des Moines
IMBCS No. 1 Mountain Bike Race, Hampton, Ill.
Grand Blue Mile, Des Moines
Road Runnering Club of America National Convention,
Des Moines
23-25 Drake Relays, Des Moines
25-26 Trans Iowa Gravel Race, Grinnell
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Mountain Bike Time Trials, Decorah
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Iowa City Road Race, Iowa City
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Old Capitol Criterium, Iowa City
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Hy-Vee Road Races, Des Moines
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