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Vol. X No. 04
Beach Road Magazine, Vol. X, No. 04 March 2011.Entire contents copyrighted 2011 by Glimpses of Saipan, Inc.
Beach Road Magazine is published monthly byGlimpses of Saipan, Inc.
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4 ON THE COVER Lewie Tenorio
8 WAY OFF BROADWAY The rabbit starts to leap
9 WAY OFF BROADWAY History rewritten
10 FEATURE An eye for pictures
12 LOOK WHO’S HERE Ovation for ‘Oba’
14 SPORTS PAGE Changing of the guards, imminent?
16 SPORTS PAGE Sports Profile: Meet the contenders
18 CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD
20 HEALTH WATCH Fit for Two
Strengthen your muscles and your relationship
by exercising together
22 OUR ENVIRONMENT
24 HOROSCOPE
contents march 2011
ABOUT THE COVERBeach Road Magazine’s March Issue cover model is
Lewie Tenorio, one of Saipan’s leading triathletes
who will compete in the XTERRA Saipan on
March 12 and Tagaman on March 19.
Shot on location at Pacific Islands Club.
Hair and makeup by Venus Serenity Salon & Spa
Photography by Hideo Honda www.marianas-way.com
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ON THE COVER
Lewie Tenorio, 40, music and program
director of KZMI on Saipan and spin
instructor at Gold’s Gym Saipan, says
people are often surprised when he tells them
he only has one kneecap.
“I rammed my knee into a concrete wall in a
motorcycle accident when I was 18 and now all
I have is muscle where the patella used to be,”
Tenorio tells Beach Road Magazine.
Despite losing his kneecap, Tenorio has no
problems running or cycling. In jest he says, “I
like to think that having just one kneecap knocks
off some body weight making me lighter.”
And this has never been a problem as he
competes in triathlons and bike races on island.
Tenorio has been competing for the last
five years. His foray into the competitive
sporting world started in 2005 when
Ed Camacho of Department of Public
Safety needed a runner for his team in the
Tagaman race.
Since then, there’s no looking back for
Tenorio as running ceases to be a leisure
activity. The following year, in 2006, he
participated in the Micro Games.
Tenorio admits that the first time he
competed, he didn’t know what he was
doing. His participation in the competition
sowed in him the passion for the sport and
instilled in him a sense of fulfillment.
Racing with Lewie“In the beginning my goals were just
to finish the race — training more for
endurance than for speed with focus on
building a stronger fitness and aerobics
base. I didn’t even know how to swim at
the time,” says Tenorio.
Despite this, he tried to learn. It took
him five months to progress from dog-
paddle swimming to swimming two
kilometers in Tagaman. Tenorio still
considers swimming as the most difficult
part of the race.
Swimming may be a difficult race for
him but Tenorio does not see this as
an impediment to achieving his goal —
finishing the race.
“These days, I do some kind of activity
regularly year round and train mostly on
technique and strength. I still increase
training intensity and do speed workouts
leading up to events. My swimming still
needs the most work but each year I get
better,” shares Tenorio.
Although he started joining the
competitions late in the game, as an adult,
he says he always learns something new.
“It’s a great feeling to look back and see
how I’ve progressed and gotten better at
swimming, cycling, and running. Although
I’m not a pro making a living racing
triathlons, this is my lifestyle. I can’t
imagine quitting when there’s still so much
to learn and improve on.”
Now on his fifth year in the race, Tenorio
says he looks up to Dirk Shearer, Stuart
Smith, Kieran Daly, and Andrew Noble.
Among contemporaries, he admires UK’s
Sam Gardner and Mieko Carey — with
whom he actually started at the same time.
BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
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“In the beginning my goals were just to finish the race —
training more for endurance than for
speed with focus on building a stronger
fitness and aerobics base. I didn’t even
know how to swim at the time.”
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“ My swimming still needs the most work,
but each yearI get better.”
For Tenorio, Carey is inspiring and seeing
how she has improved over the years
motivates him that he can do better, that he
can improve himself.
Asked which of the two triathlon races
he prefers to compete in — Tagaman or
XTERRA — Tenorio says he used to like
Tagaman; but he likes XTERRA now. “Both
are different but equally enjoyable.”
Now that the sportsfest is just around the
corner (XTERRA on March 12 and Tagaman
on March 19) Tenorio spends time training on
technique and strength. “I still increase train-
ing intensity and do speed workouts leading
up to events. My swimming still needs the
most work, but each year I get better.”
As much as he enjoys the two races, Teno-
rio says he looks forward to doing other races
off island. He says three times he qualified
for XTERRA Worlds in Maui as an amateur
but he has not gone. “I would love to do it
one day. Also there are a couple of mountain
bike races I would love to do — The Sea Otter
Classic Cross Country MTB race in Monterey
California and the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in
Colorado, 100 miles of MTB love!”
ON THE COVER
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“ My swimming still needs the most work,
but each yearI get better.”
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WAY OFF BROADWAY
The rabbit starts to leap
THE DUST HAS SETTLED. The cacoph-
ony of eardrum-busting fireworks has
abated. It’s time for merrymaking as
the Chinese community of the CNMI
holds a party to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
Clad in their traditional cheongsam/qipao,
the ladies elegantly walk the corridors of
the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan en route to
Hibiscus Hall while the children parade in
their scarlet costumes.
The Chinese members of the community
come out in full force for the most celebrated
of Chinese festivals — the Chinese New Year.
It’s one of the big— if not the biggest —
Chinese gatherings on island as can be gleaned
from the turnout year after year.
Central to the celebration is the perfor-
mance of the lion dancers that never fails to
electrify the crowd.
BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
GOOD LUCK TO ALL. Jerry Tan, president of the
Chinese Association of the CNMI and Rose Chan Matsuda,
principal, Chinese school, welcome guests and wish them
good luck during the Chinese New Year celebration at the
Hibiscus Hall of Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.
WELCOME YEAR OF THE RABBIT. The lion dance is
a major highlight
of the Chinese
New Year
celebration.
LET’S CELEBRATE.Teacher Zhang and her
students in the Chinese school pose for a picture.
Gracing the Chinese affair is
Governor Fitial and his wife, First Lady
Josie Fitial, Judge David Wiseman,
and other interesting politico-
economic figures of the island.
Present as well among the officers
of the Chinese Association of the
CNMI are Jerry Cho Yee Tan, Johnnie
W.C. Fong, Ta Bun Kuy, Rose Chan
Matsuda, Ana Chan, Carol Wong,
Linda Lam, among others.
At the Hibiscus Hall of the
Fiesta Resort & Spa, the Confucian
values are in full display with the
young honoring their parents with
their performances on stage and the
elders, showing the virtues of yi, li,
shu, and zhong as they show kindness
and warmth and generosity.
The night is filled with song and dance per-
formances, raffle draws, and the distribution
of lai sze or the red envelopes to the young.
At night’s end, blessings are exchanged.
Everyone heads out thinking positively that
their fortunes will not elude them like a rabbit
scampering to its burrows.
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History rewritten
EVERY PAGE HAS THE AUTHOR’S passion
for history written all over it.
“History of the Mariana Islands to Par-
tition” illustrates Don Farrell’s devotion to com-
piling a history of the islands for posterity. It’s
not only a product of a year of writing but it is
a result of a lifelong commitment to advancing
the knowledge of the Mariana Islands.
Farrell, a retired educator, author and publisher
of several books on the islands, is grateful to the
support of the Public School System.
Through a grant from the Department of Edu-
cation and with support from the Public School
System and Board of Education, the “History of
the Mariana Islands to Partition” is published.
For Commissioner Rita Sablan, it ensures
that the social studies standards and contents
are promoted. She says, “It is another
milestone, a collaborative effort between
the State Board of Education and the Public
School System management.”
Farrell acknowledges that PSS support over
the years has been solid.
The new textbook in Northern Mariana
Islands history has been divided into two
volumes: From prehistory to partition
and modern history (from the German
Administration to the present).
Farrell says, “This is the story of the peo-
ple of the Marianas, where they come from,
how they came to be, and how our govern-
ment and society have evolved over so many
hundred of years.”
He says that he is also indebted to the
people who have offered their support towards
the publication of the book.
Farrell also points out that although the ar-
chives of the Northern Marianas College has been
a valuable asset to his work, much of the history
remains in the households of the people of the
Northern Marianas.
“I do hope that as we progress now into the
production of Volume 2 — modern history
of the modern Mariana islands — which will
be inclusive of everything from the German
administration until today, the people will
continue to come forward with their family
photograph collection and allow us to scan
them and make them available to the people
so that they can see how the community of the
Northern Marianas has developed.”
The Tinian-based historian also acknowledges
the support of the University of Guam’s
Micronesian Area Research Center.
Moreover, the author also explains the reason
for choosing the book’s title.
BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
He says, “It could have just as easily
been the history of the Northern Marianas
to the Spanish-American War except for the
foundation of the history of the Northern
Marianas of course is on Guam. The parentage
of the modern population of the Northern
Marianas is a result of the repopulation of
Guam with Northern Marianas indigenous
people who were exiled to Guam during the
Spanish conquest. The population has changed
significantly but the roots of the population
have not changed.”
For the author, much of Guam’s history has
been influenced by the people of the Northern
Marianas who were exiled during the Spanish
conquest. He adds that there are still relations
existing between Guam and the NMI as many
families have roots on Guam. He says the two
were only separated during the Spanish-Ameri-
can War when the United States decided to take
only Guam and leaving the Northern Mariana
Islands to the Germans.
Farrell also points out that the changes that
have occurred in the NMI are a result of the
events leading to the partition.
He also gives credit to the work of histori-
ans Dr. Augusto De Viana of the University of
Santo Tomas in Manila and Dr. Carlos Madrid
of Spain. De Viana’s work focuses on the influ-
ence of the Philippines on the Marianas while
Madrid’s work delves into the story of the de-portados — political exiles from the Philippines
in the 19th century.
The 367-page history book is divided into 10
chapters: geologic formation, biologic evolu-
tion, prehistory, ancient Chamorro culture, first
western contact, colonization, conquest, and
depopulation, resettlement, period of isolation,
reforms and repopulation, and end of Spanish
administration in 1898.
The new history textbook features illustra-
tions and work by Barry Wonenberg and Eme-
linda Cabrera as well as photographs contrib-
uted by several individuals.
The book is now available to the public for
$29. Anyone interested to contribute a photo,
anecdote or source of information for the
next volume is encouraged to contact Don
Farrell or PSS.
READ ON. Don A. Farrell, the Tinian-based historian, is seen signing a copy of the book “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” during the book launch at the Aqua Resort Club on Feb. 10.
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WHAT BEGAN AS
A FACEBOOK
invite led to
a successful
attempt at convening Saipan’s
photographers.
The gathering, a brainchild of
Marie Sayson, brings together
hobbyists and professional
photographers to share ideas on
photography.
Long-time photographers Del
Benson, Tony Cabrera and Hideo
Honda share with the young
generation of photographers
their experiences.
For Benson, it’s not the camera
that makes good pictures; it’s the
eye behind the lens. With the lat-
est technology churning out digi-
tal cameras sooner than it takes
one to save up to buy a unit,
Benson advises not to get “hung
up” on the equipment. Cabrera
cannot agree more — it’s not the
equipment but the photographer.
Young professionals and
hobbyists listen as Benson,
Cabrera and Honda talk about
the advantages of knowing the
craft, and listening to those who
have been doing photography for
so many years.
“It’s better to learn from
someone who has gone through
the journey,” says Benson
who shares with the young
photographers his experience
in the industry.
Benson has been doing
photography on and off island
as a full-time profession.
He has taken pictures of
prominent figures in the
community. He is admired
for his portraits and how he
uses natural lighting for his
photography.
Cabrera, meanwhile, studied
photography and pursues it
as a hobby. He prefers to use
his camera for his personal
satisfaction. He likes to take
photographs of flowers,
landscapes, and his children
with no client dictating how he
takes them.
He says it is a lot different
from the time when cameras
use films and the darkroom to
produce pictures. He says he
began using Pentax in 1979
then he changed to Nikon and
then Canon rebel. Regardless
of the camera, Cabrera believes
that one’s style comes out.
Meanwhile, Honda began
as an employee of a shop
that sowed in him the love
for pictures. Popular in the
industry for commercial
shoots, wedding photography,
and magazine covers, Honda-
san has been using Canon
cameras for a long time. He
advises budding photographers
to enjoy what they do, to have
fun at taking pictures.
An eye for picturesBY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
At the end of the day, the up-and-
coming photographers take turns
snapping select models on the beach
and they all leave with a sense of ful-
fillment excited over the prospect of
posting their best shots on facebook.
On facebook, their snap-
shots speak volumes about
their individuality and style
— an indication that truly
great pictures begin with
the photographer’s eye.
FEATURE
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IT HAS BEEN MORE than
50 years and Captain Oba’s
name still rings a bell
among the residents on
island — his tenacious holdout
for 512 days in the jungles of
Saipan; his indomitable spirit
in leading and protecting the
remaining Japanese civilians
and soldiers in what was a lost
cause; his dogged persistence
in fulfilling his mission despite
the odds and his courage
that earned the awe of the
Americans.
These are clearly translated
onto the big screen in the
film adaptation of Don Jones’
book “Oba: The Last Samurai”
with its premiere on Saipan on
Jan. 25 where a fully packed
theater greeted the visiting
actors and director with a
standing ovation.
Over 200 guests —
government officials,
educators, business owners,
local and foreign media
representatives — welcome
Captain Oba-incarnate Yutaka
Takenouchi, who took the role
of Oba; Hideyuki Hirayama,
director; and Takayuki Yamada,
fellow actor, among other
production crew from Japan.
The guests include the
islands’ A List like Gov.
Benigno Fitial; MVA Chair
Ovation for ‘Oba’Marian Aldan-Pierce, MVA
Managing Director Perry
Tenorio, Saipan Mayor
Donald G. Flores, Tinian
Mayor Ramon Dela Cruz,
historians Don Farrell, Scott
Russell, and Sam Mcphetres;
archeologists Marilyn Swift
and Randy Harper; Nick
Nishikawa, general manager,
Hyatt Regency Saipan; Willie
and Ayako Matsumoto of the
Japanese Society; Frances
Tenorio Demapan and Priscilla
Tenorio of Joeten Enterprises.
The latest addition to
World War II classics and
documentaries, “Oba: The Last
Samurai” offers a different
perspective of the war, giving
credit to the heroism of Oba.
Despite dissidents in his
team wanting revenge against
the Americans for the deaths
of their loved ones, Oba
pursued a different path — the
road to peace — less deaths
for the surviving civilians and
soldiers and opportunity to
return to Japan.
As Oba hands over his
samurai sword to Lieutenant
Colonel Howard G. Kurgis, he
is convinced that his mission
is over — lives have been
saved that would have been
wasted in gunfire or in self-
afflicted violence.
BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
LOOK WHO’S HERE
ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA, SAIPAN. From left, Takayuki
Yamada, Yutaka Takenouchi and Hideyuki Hirayama pose for a group
photo prior to the screening of “Oba: The Last Samurai.”
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SPORTS PAGE
Changing of the guards, imminent?TEXT BY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR AND PHOTOS BY RUDY ARMENTA
THE RACE IS ON AS SAIPAN gears up for another edition of the grueling XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman on March 12 and March 19 respectively.
Expect the triathletes to compete 110% for these much-awaited sports events of the year on island.
According to Wolf Mojica, organizer, Taga Inc., a total of 125 athletes are coming for XTERRA Saipan and 150 athletes for TAGAMAN.
He says, “We have over 60 participants from Ko-rea for Tagaman. We have participants from Japan, Germany, and Guam also registered for Tagaman with a few locals (from Saipan) already registered.”
The pool of triathletes is made even more mixed with triathletes coming from Austria, main-land United States, Brazil, Canada, and Japan.
Mojica confirms, “For XTERRA, we have Carina Wasle (Austria) and Suzie Snyder (US), and some up-and-coming pro triathletes who participated in the World Championships in Maui in October 2010 who will be doing the PIC double.”
He adds that they are also expecting participants from Brazil, Canada, and Japan including a popular Japanese singer and actor — Masahiko Kondo — who will be figuring prominently in the Tagaman race.
READY, SET, SWIM. Triathletes settle at the beach getting ready to compete in XTERRA 2010.
FINALLY, VICTORY! Sam Gardner is seen celebrating as he crossed the �nish line of Tagaman 2010 to complete a PIC double.
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Although there’s a possibility that Bucher and Gardner may successfully defend their crowns given their fitness this year, there’s also a possibility that XTERRA Saipan and Tagaman may crown new winners this year. Vine is still in the hunt for the championship trophy as does Carey who has improved a lot last year.
Whoever wins the trophy maybe icing on the cake. Perhaps the changing of the guards is im-minent. But for the athletes who have been rac-ing for so many years, it is keeping fit and going through that adrenaline rush during competition that draw them to the races year after year.
To date, Sam Gardner, Renata Bucher, and Mike Vine, three of the top triathletes competing in the races, are all ready to come back to Saipan in March. With Gardner and Bucher returning, expect the two champions to not give up their crowns easily.
And defend their crowns they must as other equally talented triathletes are out to give them a serious competition this year.
Vine is looking forward to graduating from a bridesmaid finish to Gardner. In 2010, victory was within grasp if not for a mechanical problem. This time, Vine hopes victory will no longer elude him.
“I did have a mechanical (problem) last year with my derailleur spring breaking and it could have cost me the win,” says Vine.
Meanwhile, Gardner is still in good shape and in high spirits heading to XTERRA Philippines the week before XTERRA Saipan.
Gardener confirms with Beach Road Magazine that he is racing in XTERRA Philippines, XTERRA Saipan, and Tagaman.
In his facebook account, Gardner posts that his 2011 season started well with a win at the Tuffman Duathlon event and he is upbeat heading to the Philippines.
Prior to winning the duathlon, Gardner trained in the mountains in Gran Canaria.
He tells Beach Road Magazine, “I am cycling and swimming faster than this time last year.”
In the women’s division, six-time XTERRA Saipan champion Renata Bucher of Switzerland says she booked a flight to Saipan as her Christmas present. “The thought to be on the island, in the sun, on the beach with friends keeps me motivated to keep training well. It will be good competition for sure but it is not all about racing!”
Bucher is right. It will be an interesting race as she will be competing against Wasle, Snyder, Carey, among other physically fit triathletes.
Saipan’s Carey has a good chance at win-ning the title on her home turf. She won XTERRA Japan two consecutive times and has placed well in both XTERRA and Tagaman. She also improved her standing in the XTERRA World in Maui last year.
To prepare her for the tournaments Carey is training in Australia with Coach Col Stewart — renowned coach of Olympians — for the string of races she would be participating in 2011.
THIS IS FAMILIAR. Renata Bucher shows her mastery of XTERRA Saipan by crossing the �nish line �rst for the sixth consecutive time.
IN GOOD COMPANY. Kai Staal, second left, and Russ Quinn, third, pose with visiting international triathletes at the start of the Tagaman race in 2010.
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SPORTS PAGE
SPORTS PROFILES
Meet the contendersBY ALEXIE VILLEGAS ZOTOMAYOR
A FAVORITE XTERRA DESTINATION, Saipan has attracted participation of some of the world’s best athletes from the
mainland United States, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, among others.
This year will not be any different. Despite financial challenges in organizing the event, the island community is once
again hosting the athletes during the Saipan Sportsfest 2011 with Sam Gardner, Renata Bucher, Mike Vine, Carina Wasle,
and Suzie Snyder confirming attendance.
Some international and local contenders in XTERRA Saipan 2011 are —
Sam GardnerSurrey, Great Britainwww.samgardner.com
Returning XTERRA Saipan champion 2010: XTERRA Saipan and TAGAMAN Champion 2009: XTERRA Saipan, 1st; XTERRA Guam 1st;
TAGAMAN, 2nd; PIC double ; XTERRA Japan, 1st; XTERRA Italy/ETU European Cross Champs, 11th; XTERRA Malaysia, 3rd; XTERRA European Championships (Austria), 3rd; XTERRA Czech Republic, 4th; XTERRA US North East Cup Vermont, 4th
Renata BucherLucerne, Switzerlandwww.renatabucher.com
Switzerland
Has won 21 XTERRA Championship races in 11 countries
Ranked 3rd in 2010 XTERRA US Pro Series
Ranked 2nd in 2010 XTERRA European Tour
2010: Won five races — XTERRA Saipan (six-time champion); PIC Double; XTERRA Guam; XTERRA Portugal; XTERRA South Central Championship; XTERRA East Championships; XTERRA Czech; XTERRA European Championship (Italy), 2nd; XTERRA France, 2nd; XTERRA Switzerland, 2nd;
2009: Won XTERRA Saipan for 5th straight year, TAGAMAN and PIC Double Award; Won XTERRA Malaysia, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Northeast Cup, XTERRA Eropean Championship (Austria) and Euro Tour;
Mieko Motoyoshi CareySaipan, CNMI, USA
Has been racing XTERRA since 2006
2010: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; XTERRA Japan, champion;
2009: XTERRA Saipan, 4th; XTERRA Japan, champion; XTERRA Malaysia, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 18th
2008: Won XTERRA Saipan, TAGAMAN, and PIC Double Award; XTERRA Italy, 2ns; XTERRA France-Auron, champion; XTERRA Austria, second; XTERRA France-Mondelieu, champion; third straight Euro Tour title; XTERRA Japan, champion; XTERRA USA, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 4th
2007: XTERRA Saipan, champion. Sidelined by injuries for the rest of the year.
2006: Champion in XTERRA Saipan, XTERRA France, XTERRA Italy, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Spain, and XTERRA UK; second straight XTERRA European title; TAGAMAN, 4th
2005: Champion in XTERRA Saipan, XTERRA Czech, XTERRA Austria, XTERRA European Tour; XTERRA Italy, 3rd; XTERRA Spain, 2nd; XTERRA World Championships Maui, 4th.
2004: XTERRA Germany, 9th. First year in the XTERRA series.
2008: XTERRA Japan, 1st; XTERRA UK, 6th; XTERRA France, 7th; XTERRA Italy, 9th; XTERRA Austria, 10th; XTERRA US Championships, 11th;
2007: XTERRA Guam, 2nd; XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; TAGAMAN, 3rd; XTERRA Denmark, 7th; XTERRA Austria, 5th; XTERRA Germany 14th; XTERRA UK, 9th; XTERRA US Champs Tahoe, 14th; XTERRA World Championships Maui, 14th; European series, 7th.
2008: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 30-34 division, 3rd
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Mike VineAlberta, Canadamikevine.athletesjournal.com
2010: XTERRA Saipan and TAGAMAN, 2nd; XTERRA Canada, 2nd;
2009: XTERRA Saipan, 2nd; West Cup, 4th; Midwest Cup, 2nd; Southeast Cup, 3rd; XTERRA Malaysia, champion; Atlantic & South Central Cups, 4th; Mountain Cup, 2nd; USA Championships, 4th; XTERRA World Championships, 12th
2008: XTERRA USA Championship champion; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 4th
2007: XTERRA Brazil, champion; Temecula, 2nd; Bama, 4th; East Championship, 3rd; USA Championship, 2nd; Pro Series, 2nd; XTERRA World Championship Maui, 8th.
Carina WasleKundl, Austria
Ranked fourth in Final 2010 XTERRA European Tour
Fifth year on the tour
2010: XTERRA Portugal, 4th; European Championship in Italy, 4th; XTERRA France, 3rd; XTERRA Czech, 5th; XTERRA USA Championship, 1Oth.
2009: XTERRA Italy, 6th; XTERRA Czech, champion; XTERRA Germany, 7th; XTERRA Austria, 2nd; XTERRA USA Champs, 4th
2008: XTERRA Italy, 3rd; XTERRA Czech, champion; XTERRA France-Auron, 3rd; XTERRA France-Mondelieu, 2nd; XTERRA European Tour, 2nd; XTERRA USA Championship, 3rd; XTERRA Worlds, 8th.
Suzie SnyderStafford, Vermont, USA
Ranked 12th in 2010 XTERRA US Pro Series
2010: XTERRA Mountain Championship, 5th; XTERRA USA Championship, 9th
Won the 20-24 division XTERRA World Title in 2004 and 2006; Four-time XTERRA age group National Champion Photo by David Ames
XTERRA World Tour - 2011 CalendarFebruary 26: XTERRA South Africa Championship, Grabouw, Western Cape; March 6: XTERRA Philippines Championship, Cebu; March 12: XTERRA Saipan Championship; April 9: XTERRA New Zealand Championship, Rotorua; May 29: XTERRA Italy Championship, Orosei, Sardinia; June 11: XTERRA Brazil Championship, Manaus, Amazon; June 25: XTERRA Austria Championship, Volkermarkt, Carinthia; July 10: XTERRA France Championship, Xonrupt – Alsace; August 6: XTERRA Mexico Championship, Tapalpa, Jalisco; August 13: XTERRA Czech Championship, Spindleruv Mlyn; August 20: XTERRA Germany - European Championship, Zittau; August 27: XTERRA Japan Championship, Marunuma; September 4: XTERRA Canada Championship, Whistler; September 10: XTERRA Switzerland Championship, Prangins; September 24: XTERRA USA Championship, Ogden/Snowbasin, UT; October 23: XTERRA World Championship, Maui
Source: www.xterraplanet.com
2007: XTERRA Italy, 2nd; XTERRA Denmark, 4th; XTERRA Austria, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion; XTERRA World Championship, 10th
2006: XTERRA Czech, 2nd; XTERRA Spain, 2nd; XTERRA Denmark, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion
2005: XTERRA Austria, 3rd; XTERRA Germany, champion; XTERRA European Tour, 7th
2006: XTERRA Mexico, 2nd; XTERRA Mountain Championship, champion; XTERRA USA Championship, 2nd; XTERRA UK, 14th; Temecula, 7th; Alabama, 14th.
2005: XTERRA World Championship, 4th; Tahoe, 3rd; XTERRA Pro Series, 2nd;
Finished in the top three in 14 consecutive pro tour races encompassing the entire 2000 XTERRA America Tour and first three races of the 2001.
2002: XTERRA Saipan Champion
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CRUISIN’ ON BEACH ROAD
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‘WE LOVE OUR SHIRTS!’ Supporters don their favorite shirts during Power 99’s party at the Paseo de Marianas.
POWER 99 MOVES TO PASEO. Employees of Transpaci�c International Inc. gather for a group photo during the bienvenida party for Power 99 at its Paseo de Marianas new o�ce.
FALL IN LINE. Island residents line up for the premiere of “Oba: The Last Samurai” at the Hollywood Theaters on Jan 31.
SWEET TREAT. Students raise their ice cream coupons distributed by Power 99 during its party at Paseo de Marianas.
GONG XI FA CAI. Hapi Gabriel joins friends during the Chinese community’s celebration of the Year of the Rabbit at the Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan on Feb. 5.
BUILDING MY SANDCASTLE. A young boy enjoys his time playing with sand at Micro Beach.
PHOTOGRAPHERS UNITE. Some photographers on island pose for a picture during the group’s �rst meeting.
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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN...RACING. Local gals ride fast and have fun racing.
YEAR OF THE RABBIT. Jerry Tan is �anked by friends during the celebration of the Chinese new year at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.
BATTLE OF THE BULGE. Employees of Transpaci�c International Inc. sign up for the big challenge.
LET’S CELEBRATE. Atsuko Ek and Judy Chapla celebrate with Tammy James aboard Jade Lady II on the occasion of Tammy’s 50th birthday.FREE SMILES. SDA Clinic holds “Give Kids a Smile” Day on Feb. 4.
BOOK SIGNING. Don Farrell talks to well wishers during the book signing on the occasion of “History of the Mariana Islands to Partition” book launch.MAGNIFIQUE. Archaeologists
Randy Harper, Marilyn Swift, and Prof. Sam McPhetres watch the premiere of “Oba: The Last Samurai” at the Hollywood Theaters on Saipan. The movie was o�cially released in Japan on Feb. 11.
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HEALTH WATCH
Working out togetherCarmen: I like working out together because our strengths and
weaknesses help each other out. Obviously, he is stronger than
me but I tend to have higher stamina and flexibility. And with my
track and field background I can come up with fun partner stuff
to do together. We run together sometimes and we like to take
the bikes out. Since Ronnie is stronger than I am,
he usually gets to pull the buggy with one of the
kids in it. We like playing tennis and other sports
together too. I am not afraid of the gym, so we
go tear up some iron together.
Fit for TwoStrengthen your muscles and your relationship by exercising togetherBY CARMEN ROJAS
Finding the timeCarmen: ‘Get it in where it fits’
in is my motto. Lately, my work
schedule is quite varied and my
routine consists of carting kids
around. What works for me is to
do the little things. I park in the
back, take the stairs when I can,
park at one end of the mall and
walk to the other and back —
things like that. My current fitness
goal is to lose some post baby
weight, so this works for me.
Ronnie: I stick to a running
regimen. I try to get around 10
miles per week in. And that’s
broken up over three to four run-
ning sessions per week. I try to
push myself and vary the length
and intensity of the runs so that
I don’t get bored or overwork my
muscles. Rest is also a big factor
for me. Being in the military, it is
important to be ready whenever
duty calls and if I am hurt or
otherwise not able to respond,
that’s a big problem.
Healthy EatingCarmen: I do most of the
cooking at our house and it
helps to plan ahead. We have
found that by sitting down and
planning meals in advance we
minimize the mealtime battles
by giving our four-year-old
healthy choices.
Ronnie: I cook from time to time
and I have gotten pretty good on
the grill. Time is the tough part,
so I like to marinate meats in
advance and grill veggies when I
can. Salads are quick and easy
things to do too. I can put almost
any meat on the right plate of
veggies, add some dressing, and
we are good to go with a low-fat,
low-calorie meal.
Carmen: Yeah, but what about
lunch? For me, it’s hard to go to
lunch with co-workers, or grab
a quick bite and keep it healthy.
What often works best is to eat
with at least one “diet buddy.” It’s
either a co-worker that I know is
trying to lose weight, or one that is
like-minded in approach to eating
habits. We usually help each other
out when it comes to resisting
temptations and looking for the
menu no-no’s.
Ronnie: Eating on the base is
tough because, you either eat at
the galley, in which case you have
no control over what is served and
how it is prepared, or you eat at
one of the fast food restaurants.
The best thing I do is bring my
own lunch. If I can’t resist the
urge to go out with friends, I try
to have a protein shake or some
water so I am not as hungry
when we get there. The least
I can do is portion control.
AS A MARRIED COUPLE OF SPORTS-CRAZED FITNESS ENTHU-
SIASTS, we are often asked to share some of our secrets to
healthy living. How do we find the time to exercise in combina-
tion with a growing family and busy careers? How do we eat healthy
and keep our kids happy? With differing fitness levels, how do we exer-
cise together? Read on for the answers to these questions and more.
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We enjoy each other’s challenges and successes, and inspire each
other beyond our personal failures. We don’t let ego get in the way
of health and we are stronger and happier for it.
Ronnie: At first I didn’t like working out together because I felt like
she made me look bad. But I started to like showing off what my
wife can do, and she does come up with some fun exercises to do.
The Navy has trained me with some cool exercises too, and it gives
me the rare opportunity to tell her what to do!
In this house, fitness is a way of life not just an exercise. It has
helped us be stronger as individuals and stronger as a couple.
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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ARIES: You’re in an excellent position to adapt and excel. Even if you’re asked to pick up the pace considerably, you can turn this time challenge into an opportunity to impress. Streamline your tasks and focus only on the essentials, that way you’ll be able to avoid distractions and make some speedy progress.
TAURUS: Accepting the
way things are (instead of the way you want them to be) is wise this month. Even if every little detail doesn’t quite add up, your overall plan will work out well. So don’t let yourself get stressed out by missing people or uncertain information. You’ll get a lot more accomplished if you just accept things the way they are and start working with what you have. Friends will be open to filling in the holes and helping you patch together enough of a solution to keep you busy for a while. A romantic prospect needs some encour-agement, so smile more often!
GEMINI: As the path
you’re on starts to move more and more steeply uphilL this month, keep your chin up. First of all, every incline has a decline, so you’ll soon have your chance to relax again. Secondly, you have all the energy you need to get to the top today -- without a doubt. Keep in mind that the payoff once you get to the top will be bigger than you even dare let yourself hope. Let that fact simmer in your mind and encour-age you to keep on keepin’ on!
CANCER: Something big is coming -- are you ready? Preparation is a big theme, and you’d be wise to double-check your finances. Look for oppor-tunities in travel -- do you have all your shots? Is your passport valid? There are clues ranging from romantic to intimidating, and by the end of the day you will probably have enough in-formation to make an educated guess. Things are getting excit-ing, and you are more ready than ever for a big change.
LEO: New projects have had a more confusing effect on your life than you expected, but clar-ity is just a matter of getting a handle on scheduling and other details. In a few days, your vision will start to become more vivid. Scary walls are breaking down -- and what you used to think were problems will reveal themselves to actually be some intriguing new puzzles to solve. You’ll start seeing everything in a more posi-tive light (see how easy it is?!) and will be feeling content.
VIRGO: There are a whole lot of exciting possibilities in your life right now -- and a new relationship is starting to gain momentum. Just be extra careful not to let your guard down -- when it comes to a tantalizing new opportunity, a healthy dose of skepticism is warranted. There could be a big problem, but you will have to rely on your own judgment on this one -- other people aren’t in a position to give you the advice you need, so don’t even bother to ask.
LIBRA: It’s good that
you look so fabulous in black, because you’ll be asked to play judge over and over again. To be true to your role, stay objective and ask everyone involved to stick to the facts. Don’t worry if emo-tions still find a way to creep in here or there -- if tempers flare, you can easily appease the people who are upset (and they will hold you in high esteem for doing so). Despite feeling like you’re under a very bright spotlight, you are the one who holds all the power.
SCORPIO: Right now is
a great time for you to take a roll call of your people and an inven-tory of what you need for your home. The goal here is to create a cozier, more intimate area of your life. Investing in ways to make your home more comfortable is a great first step toward creating a sanctuary where you can really relax with the people you love. Ask for input from your friends and family -- they have some great ideas for how to make the trans-formation you’re looking for.
SAGITTARIUS: Flexing your muscles would do you some good, so put on some comfortable clothes and don’t forget your warm up stretches! There’s a strong air of possibility around you -- circumstances beyond your control will put you in the middle of the action, and that means you’ll have some insight that others would give their right arm for. Don’t hesitate to use your knowledge. Respect other people, but trust that they want your success just as much as you do.
CAPRICORN: Every once in a
while you get a sudden warm feeling about your life. It’s like the universe is giving you a reassuring hug right now, reminding you that you are special. Take this feeling for the gift it is and don’t shrug it off -- a family member needs you to be at your best, and unless you truly understand that you are in the right place in your life, you won’t be able to give them the atten-tion they need. Helping them will cre-ate great happiness.
HOROSCOPE MARCH 2011
AQUARIUS: It will be extremely easy to make connections in all areas of your life. Look closely and you’ll find common elements in your job, personal life, family and the outside world. Make the most of these overlapping ideas, because they could let you cover a lot more ground in a lot less time. Progress is your focus right now, and you have everything you need at your disposal. All you have to do is put the pieces together and you’ll be off and running!
PISCES: You’ve been on an emotional roller coaster lately, and you’ve had all the fun you can stand with trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. Enough. Just for the next couple of days, stop pushing. Instead, do some ‘surfing’ -- let the universe take the wheel, and see what happens.
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