Leuck and Glassman Win Bergen Peak Half Marathon

Nick Leuck dominated the grueling Bergen Peak Half Marathon on Saturday, Aug. 25, running the 13.1-mile trail race to the top of Bergen Peak in 1 hour, 56 minutes and 45 seconds. Leuck finished almost seven minutes ahead of second-place finisher Andrew Fields, who ran the race in 2:03:30. Kendra Glassman ran away from the women's field, completing the course in 2:09:49, well ahead of second-place woman Amanda Martin's 2:13:11 effort. Ninety-seven people competed in the race, which was the fourth event in the 2018 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, five races on challenging mountainous terrain in and around Evergreen put on by Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD).   Results Find complete results here. Races Only one race remains in the 2018 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, the Fall EverGold 10-Miler on Oct. 6. The Fall EverGold is an out-and-back race in Lair O' the Bear Open Space Park in Idledale that takes runners along Bear Creek and up the mountain toward Pence Park before descending to the finish.   Learn More Register and get race details, start locations and course maps here.  For more information, contact Race Director Kendra Lind, klind@eprd.co or 720-880-1226.

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EPRD Women's Wellness Series

EPRD's Women's Wellness Series

This fall, Evergreen Park & Rec is offering several classes to help women in the mountain community stay healthy from the inside out! Classes include:

• Empower Your Health: Gut Health - Uncover the connection between disease and the gut, and learn how to nurture and support it. (Class begins Aug. 28)
• Chronic Inflammation - Chronic Inflammation is arguably one of our biggest health risks. Learn how to cool the inflammation for optimal wellness. (Class begins Oct. 2)
• All Stressed Out - Understand how stress works in the body and what action you can take to reduce your body’s stress response and build resiliency. (Class begins Nov. 1)

Classes will be held at Buchanan Park Rec Center.

Learn more and register for classes here!

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Healthy Living from EPRD for Aug-Sept 2018

Healthy Living from EPRD for Aug-Sept 2018 

Women's Wellness Series

This fall, Evergreen Park & Rec is offering several classes to help help women in the mountain community stay healthy from the inside out! Classes include:

• Empower Your Health: Gut Health - Uncover the connection between disease and the gut, and learn how to nurture and support it.
• Chronic Inflammation - Chronic Inflammation is arguably one of our biggest health risks. Learn how to cool the inflammation for optimal wellness.
• All Stressed Out - Understand how stress works in the body and what action you can take to reduce your body’s stress response and build resiliency.

Adult Adventures

EPRD's Fall Outdoor Adventure and Cultural Excursions programs for adults are starting soon. Ride the EPRD bus to a new experience, whether it's cross country skiing or visiting a museum!

Healthy Giving

Give for a Good Marriage

Want a happy marriage? Science says couples should do these 7 things for each other often.

(Source: Inc.com)

Healthy Family

Evergreen Kids Tri Sunday

The Evergreen Kids Triathlon is this Sunday, Aug. 19. Bring the kids (5-13) and cheer them on!

(Source: EPRD) 

Healthy Mind

Your Brain on Exercise

Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why.

(Source: Outside Online)

Healthy Aging

Live Well Over 50

This guitar is helping him live better. Enjoy these tips to eat healthy, stay fit and live well as you age.

(Source: WebMD.com) 

Healthy Eating

Keys to a Healthy Diet

Developing healthy eating habits isn’t as hard as you think. Here are guidelines!

(Source: Berkeleywellness.com)

Healthy Body

Practical Weight Loss

How do you lose weight quickly and safely, and then keep it off?

(Source: Healthline.com)

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EPRD Class Spotlight: POUND®

This week the Fitness Blogger tried POUND®, a new group fitness class inspired by drumming.

What is It?

Led by Yesim Peddy, who never stops smiling, we rocked to a variety of music, from Lorde to Aerosmith, as we poured our inner rock stars into a vibrant, effective workout using hollow drumsticks called Ripstix®.

Ripstix®, which are lightly weighted, are engineered specifically for exercising so that POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements.

It wasn’t that hard to follow, and even though I think I’m fit, POUND worked a lot of muscles I didn’t realize I had.

POUND is designed for all fitness levels, provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

What Does POUND Do For You?

• It helps you drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique – all while rocking out to your favorite music!
• It burns calories -- up to 900 an hour.
• It strengthens and sculpts infrequently used muscles
• It improves your rhythm, timing, coordination, speed, agility, endurance, and musicality.
• It cinches the waistline, slims the thighs, and strengthens connective tissue and muscles with the combination of stability and cardio.
•  It boosts your brain! Studies show drumming has powerful brain-boosting, stress-relieving effects of drumming. The rhythm permeates the brain to improve focus, increase higher-level thinking and decision-making skills, boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease chronic pain, anxiety, and fatigue.

I finished the workout feeling invigorated, and a little like I’d just been to a rock concert. Next time I might let out a scream or two, a la Steven Tyler! Will I see you there?

THE FACTS ABOUT POUND® 

Who: Fitness Instructor Yesim Peddy

When: Tuesdays at 8 AM

Where: BPRC Bergen Peak Room. Just drop in and pay at the Front Desk, where they will hand you your Ripstix.

What to Wear: Sneakers, workout clothes that are easy to move in

What to Bring: A full water bottle, a sense of adventure, and a friend!

Learn More: EPRD's website, or poundfit.com/