A Change of Pace News

Friday, June 11, 2004

In this Issue:

- Focus on Kids: Obesity and exercise
- Triathlon Season Is In Full Swing!
- Old Favorites: Chevys Fresh Mex Run

Kids Need Exercise, Healthy Food Choices

One can hardly open up a newspaper or a newsmagazine today and not find an article or story dealing with 2004's hot topic: Childhood obesity. Recent studies have released data indicating America's children are eating unhealthy foods, exercising less, and that this is causing the raise in childhood obesity rates. A physician can point you in the direction of helpful ways to prevent or deal with these issues.

In promoting the sports of running, walking and triathlon, A Change of Pace aims to provide events that will benefit runners, walkers and triathletes of all ages, from the time a child learns to walk. Some of our kid-oriented events this year include:

· Davis Youth Baseball Camp (Sold Out!) (July 5-9, Ages 5-12)
· Davis Kids Triathlon, presented by UC Davis Children's Hospital (Aug. 15th, Ages 4-17)
· Chevys Fresh Mex Run - 1/4 Mile Kid's Fun Run (Sept. 18th, Ages 1-12)
· Davis Turkey Tot Runs (1/4 and 1/2 mile) (Nov. 20th, Ages 1-12)
· EggNog Jog 1/4 Mile Kid's Fun Run (Dec. 11th, Ages 1-12)

This month's featured event is our Davis Kid's Triathlon. After providing finish line timing services for the 550 kids who participated in the Silicon Valley Kid's Triathlon last Sunday (a great event!), we are more excited than ever to bring you the 3rd Annual Davis Kid's Triathlon on Sunday, August 15th . This year's triathlon will include several new features that will allow the event to be the biggest and best kid's triathlon on the West Coast, while keeping the event fun and achievable for all ages and abilities. Our number one goal remains the same: a safe and fun event that introduces the sport of triathlon to kids. New features include:

  • · New Venue. This year's event will be held at the state-of-the-art Schaal Aquatics Center on the UC Davis campus. This features a brand-new Olympic sized pool with plenty of spectator seating, nearby parking, and traffic free bike and run courses.
  • · Expanded Age Divisions. In order to allow more kids to participate, we have added a 15-17 year old age division, allowing any child ages 4 - 17 to participate.
  • · Expanded Post-Race Activity Area. In conjunction with our Presenting Sponsor, UC Davis Children's Hospital , the post-race activities at the Davis Kids Triathlon will keep your family busy for hours. They will include jump houses, a 40' giant inflatable slide, obstacle courses, games, music, face painting, crafts, climbing wall, vendor booths and more.
  • · Great perks for each participant. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt, custom DKT water bottle, finisher's medal, free kid's meal at Chevys restaurant in Dixon, entry to our huge raffle, goodie bag, and one great event!

Triathlon Season is In Full Swing!

The triathlon season is now in full swing here in Northern California and Nevada. With the Summer Olympics just 10 weeks away, professional triathletes are in final preparation for their race in Athens. Locally, hundreds of athletes are preparing for July's Donner Lake Triathlons , to be held on July 17-18th. Rated as the best triathlon in a mountain setting in California, the Donner Lake Triathlon offers a challenging course in the heart of the Sierras. Rather than complete a bike course that weaves through residential or commercial neighborhoods, the Donner Lake Triathlon bike course features views of the Truckee Valley and Donner Lake, a ride up to Donner Summit, pine forests and rock formations, and crisp, clean, mountain air. Coupled with a swim in the pristine waters of Donner Lake (avg. July temp is between 65 and 69 degrees F) and a beautiful run course along the lake, and you've found yourself one of the most scenic triathlons around.

Still haven't registered? Plan to do so soon. The international distance is filling up fast and will probably reach capacity sometime this month. The sprint triathlon is filling quickly too. We hate to respond to emails and phone calls once the race is full with the disappointing news that the event is sold out, so don't delay. To link to more information on Donner Lake Triathlon registration: http://www.changeofpace.com/2004dlt_registration.html

Old Favorites: The Chevys Fresh Mex Run

Running and walking in Sacramento hasn't been the same since the introduction of the Chevys Fresh Mex Run back in 1992. Since then, the road racing scene has been transformed. The event has introduced course entertainment such as Tamale Tunnel, Taco Turn and dancing avocados, post-race mariachi bands, a fresh Chevys lunch following the race, sombreros, and an organized event. This year's Chevys Fresh Mex Run will feature all this and more. Newly redesigned 5K and 12K courses (USATF certification is pending) will feature course incentives and entertainment. A new starting area at Discovery Park will ease pre and post-race parking issues and shuttles. The Chevys kitchen is working to provide you with a fresh and tasty plate of Chevys' renowned fajitas. And our vendor expo will have everything from running shoes to face painting to the latest sports beverages. This is a running/walking event you can't find anywhere except in Sacramento. Don't miss it!

Registration and race information is available on our website. Visit http://www.changeofpace.com/2004_chevys_fresh_mex_run.html to read more. See you on September 18th!

Foot Notes

The A Change of Pace website is a complete source of information on upcoming runs, walks and triathlons in Northern California and Nevada. Our calendar is filled with events organized by a variety of race directors, cities and charities. We also feature a comprehensive listing of running and triathlon clubs in Northern California. To find your next event, or a club to train with, visit our website at: http://www.changeofpace.com/Event_Calendar/event_calendar.htm.

Calling All Women! The 2004 River City Women's Triathlon is back. This women's-only triathlon features an achievable course at beautiful Discovery Park. All abilities, shapes and sizes welcome. Free training clinics are also available. For more info, visit: http://www.changeofpace.com/2004_river_city_women_s_triath.html

Mark Your Calendars: The 2005 Davis Stampede will take place on Superbowl Sunday, February 6, 2005.

See you at the races!

Best Wishes,

A Change of Pace
(530) 757-2012
www.changeofpace.com

 

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