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Show ports U March 25, 2004 Enjoy spring. ..safely areas have geographically unique circumstances and risks associated with sports. For Instance, if you're visit- by Airman 1st Class Micah Garbarino Hilltop Times staff With spring in the air, people get crazy, After an especially intense winter like this one, we're all stir crazy crazy for love, crazy for sun, crazy for fun, crazy for the outdoors and for all the new sporting opportunities. Unfortunately, while liberall ating, this craziness can lead to injury. Since this is a sports column, I won't warn you about the var- ious sickening injuries one could incur falling in love, head-over-hee- ls but I will tell you about things like falling on the track because you forgot to lace up those head-over-hee- ls $100 running shoes. Wearing the proper shoes when performing different sports is a key to preventing ankle and other injuries. For instance, wearing basketball shoes on the track won't look smooth, but it won't kill you. Wearing running shoes on the basketball court won't look bad, but it won't provide the support needed for those killer moves, which could lead to serious ankle injury. Improper use of shoes and shoelaces isn't the only pre- Pam-ploma- ventable danger associated e with sports. Torn ligaments, pulled musknees can cles and blown-ou- t be prevented by taking the time to stretch. I called the physical therapy clinic for advice on preventing sports injury, and they placed so much importance on a good stretching regime running-intensiv- that I have considered perwarm forming a up before almost everything five-minu- ing Spain, stay away from "Running of the Bulls." Need I say more? Oh yeah, definitely make sure your shoes are tied nice and tight. In Utah, we have the opportunity to participate in some te mowing the lawn, mopping the floors. You may call it overkill, but I guarantee you one thing my friends: when you're laid out in the doctor's office, with your leg in a very unnatural position, you'll wish you had listened. Working out, or participating in team sports aren't the only ways to end up injured. People who live in different I do 's more extreme sports like motocross, ATV riding, mountain biking and rock climbing. All of these things have their own set of safety precautions, but one thing in common as well a helmet. Unless your life's ambition is to become an organ donor, helmets should The Hess Fitness Center holds a SpringTriathlon Saturday, at 9 a.m. There will be a swim - 200 meters for begine bike ride and a ners, run. Teams are welcome. Registration is $10 in advance - $1 1 the day of - and t' Sign-up-s includes are at the Hess front desk. For more ' sure injury doesn't become part of the equation. For tips on stretching and proper athletic gear, call the Health and Wellness Center if you're an at Ext. extreme sportsman with questions about the safest way to enjoy an activity, talk to the Safety Office and they'll point you in the right direction. 'Fit to fight' gives one Msgt. a push in the right direction by Staff Sgt. Robert Zoellner 33rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs 10.5-mil- eye-open- 2.5-mi- le aT-shir- information, call Ext. 'Hooked on fishing' er ting the example for his flight and feeling better than he ever has. "I started off not being able to make a full run," Sergeant Moss said. "I would run half way there and walk the rest of the Adults can learn how to get young people interested in fishing by attending a free "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs" way back. I wasn't in shape, by (any) means." workshop Saturday in Salt Lake City. Sponsored by the Division of Wildlife Resources, the workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources, 1594 W. North Temple. The workshop is for scout leaders, educators, nature center directors, police officers, program directors or anyone who works with or is after-scho- . interested in working with young g The Harlem Ambassadors, known for tricks, slam dunks and comedy routines, will face the Hill AFB Intramural Champions, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hess Fitness Center gym. Admission is free for spectators and there are no reserved seats. A three-poishoot-ou- t contest will also be held. Program sponsors include LaQuinta Inns, USAA, AAFES, Adz & Enz, and the 75th Services Division. For more details, contact Capt. Ralph Murdock at Ext. high-flyin- RC Club meetings ... Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Zoellner Master Sgt Michael Moss pushes himself through some pushups. Six months ago, Sergeant Moss was overweight and could not run half of the required distance to pass the new fitness test. Now he is setting the example for his flight and said he is feeling better than he ever has. Sergeant Moss is assigned to the 33rd Maintenance Squadron's aerospace ground equipment flight. When the EGLIN AFB, Fla. (AFPN) Air Force unveiled its new exercise program many Airmen did not think much of it, but and more of for some it was an an incentive to get in shape. That is what Master Sgt. Michael Moss of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron's aerospace ground equipment flight thought. Six months ago, Sergeant Moss was overweight and could not run half of the required distance to pass the new fitness test. Now he is set- The Hill Falcons RC Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Bldg. 1219. For more information, call James LaRocque at Ext .. activities. Spring and sports are rightly linked, but only you can make 400-met- people. Licensing points are available for teachers. fV be synonymous with these Dazzling handling Spring Triathlon ' ' i nt Through a vigorous exercise program he began in November that included crunches, pushups and running, and by watching his diet and cutting out sugars and junk foods, Sergeant Moss has dropped more than 20 pounds. Now he is challenging the younger Airmen in his flight to get in shape. "I needed to set an example and that kind of stuck with me," he said. "I took the program seriously." Before the new fitness standards, Sergeant Moss said he had no problem passing the cycle ergometry test. He said that was easy to get by since he was up and down stairs 20 to 30 times a day. His legs were strong but he was hovering around 200 pounds, which was over his maximum weight standard. His initial thought about the new fitness program was that he was meeting the min imum standards, why did he have to go run? He was passing the bike test. But after thinking about it, he changed his mind about getting in shape. "Once you get started on the program, you say, 'Man, why weren't we doing this before,'" he said. "Because you feel better and you feel better about yourself. I see the importance of staying fit. The more I do, the better I feel." The entire AGE flight exercises three times a week in a program managed by their flight superintendent, Senior Master Sgt. June Robbins. She said they all keep track of their progress and know where they stand when their time comes to test, but it is always good to see the results first hand. "It gives you a lot of satisfaction to see someone like Mike," she said about his noticeable improvements. "He's lost the weight on his own, and then his run time has reduced drastically because of the weight loss." "It usually took 15 tol6 minutes," Sergeant Moss said about his 1.5 mile run times. "I took my test the other day and I am already down to 12:38." This increase in his overall fitness level has given him a more positive outlook. "Feeling positive about yourself (is) uplifting," he said. He said his goal is to continue to exercise and challenge his flight. "I want to increase my time and I want to beat the youngest Airmen in my flight," he said. Sergeant Robbins said the flight continues to exercise three times a week with an emphasis set on improvement. "We're going to be doing it and we're going to be good at it," she said. ITT I f X 1 mi MM a' I I I I Vi v fa- J .FACTORY SHOWROO I Once A Year Sale! (Zfl (JTTtt (77p?Jmm Incredible Savfnas! COVENTRYMORTGAGE nil t WAftltJIfTy OH All FACTO? PI MOKf RATOftS VA LOANS rrrm 3 mm. Oreck Mb. Hotel Uprights, CUeanars, Canisters, Stick Brooms, Floor Polishers, Air Purifiers, Steamers & Much More! Mutti-Purpo- se II Floor Machine Layton 1986 N. 614-122- HillfieW f WW s 2 Ofwn 1345 S. State 224-830- Rd. I 17 7 III u nil M mm rati 1 M11 """ St ' t 1 I 6 mm mm f X at ssa-'a- a. 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