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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Healthy Living from EPRD for August

Healthy Living from EPRD for August

Get Inside!

The calendar may say it’s still summer, but the return of kids to school reminds us fall is fast approaching. For many, the impending cooler weather and busy school schedule makes carving out time for a workout difficult. EPRD can help! We have state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment at both Wulf and Buchanan Park Rec Centers, a huge variety of fitness classes, and Playschool and before- and after-school care to give parents time to exercise. We even have a back-to-school special that ends today. Take advantage!

Healthy Body

Fitness Trends

The best fitness trends of the year, so far. (Try EPRD’s Acro!)

Healthy Family

netdoctor.co.uk

Learn to Swim

The craze of baby neck floats is dangerous – kids should learn to swim instead.

Healthy Mind

Think Positive

How to turn negative thinkers into positive ones. 

Healthy Eating

Sugar Secrets

theguardian.net

Trying to cut down on sugar? It’s hiding everywhere.

Healthy Aging

Joy of Aging

The decades after 60 could be your best years. 

Healthy Giving

Give Back

Here are 15 ways to give... for free. Try one!

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Healthy Living! from EPRD for November

The cold weather is finally here after a springlike fall. A couple days ago, as temperatures hit 70 degrees, winter seemed a lifetime away. But the white flakes that fell yesterday mean we can finally start thinking about ice skating on Evergreen Lake and heading to the mountains to ski! 

But first, let's meet the ultimate challenge to healthy living head-on: Thanksgiving! 

Healthy Body

Don't Fall for the Holiday Weight Gain Trap

If you're like the average American, the pound or two of eight you're likely to gain this holiday season  is here to stay. But the Huffington Post says it doesn't have to be that way.

Healthy Mind

Control Breathing to Reduce Stress

It's holiday time, the family is coming, there's too much to do! OK, stop a moment and let controlled breathing help calm your tense body down. Take a deep breath, expanding your belly. Pause. Exhale slowly to the count of five. Repeat four times. Congratulations, you've just calmed your nervous system! NY Times Wellness has more suggestions.

Healthy Eating

5 Ways to Have a Healthier Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holidays are a minefield of temptations that can dismantle the achievement you have worked so hard to attain. Take control and jump-start your motivation for a healthy and active holiday season-one where you lose, not gain! Health.com tells us how.

Healthy Parenting

Thanksgiving Doesn't Have to be Perfect

Are you wondering how to go beyond mere gluttony to add some meaning and gratitude to the day on Thanksgiving? Start by reminding yourself that striving for that Martha Stewart holiday will only stress you out. Fortunately, perfection isn't necessary for you and your family to have a perfectly wonderful Thanksgiving, says Aha Parenting.

Healthy Aging

Adapting to Retirement

Ninety percent of people don't like change, and retirement pulls the rug out from under your entire life - changing your sleeping patterns, your social life, your relationship with your partner, how you spend your time and even what and when you eat! Here are 3 ways to make lifestyle changes easier, from Contemporary Retirement.

Healthy Giving

Give Back at the Turkey Trot

Volunteer or run in the 7th annual Turkey Trot put on by Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO) on Thanksgiving morning. Proceeds help EChO support families in need through its resale shop, food pantry, jobs training and more. And you and the kids can burn off a few calories before the Thanksgiving feast! Learn more.

Healthy Planet

Take Care of Your Planet

At the rate we're going, it can seem sometimes like we're out to destroy our planet. Luckily, there are a bunch of efforts you can make that are easy, quick, and cost-effective, so you can do your part in taking care of our irreplaceable home in the galaxy. Learn more.

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