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T H E E D I T O R SANDREW

M a n , I’m stuck here looking

at Sammi. Not the way I imagined spending my day. Oh well, at least I’m

in this month’s magazine, which in my hum-ble opinion is our best issue yet. Each month

we strive to put out the best magazine we can and each month I believe we surpass ourselves.

This is not easy to do. Each month there’s a lot of “yelling” disguised as discussions and it seems like I almost reach the point of a nervous breakdown eve-ry month but with the help of that girl on the right we always put out a magazine that makes us proud.

We have a team who works diligently each month to put FM Stride together but one component that we’re still missing is you. We want every-body in Fargo-Moorhead to be involved in the magazine. If you have any stories you want to see in the magazine email me at andrew@fmstride.

com. If you want to hear our fitness tip of the day and tell us some of your own fitness tips then like us on Fa-

cebook. Finally, you can come visit our office and we’ll be happy to show you around, maybe even play a game

of pool in our back office. Our address is 502 1st Ave. N. I’ll be expecting you to visit.

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T H E E D I T O R SSAMMI

Oh An-drew, your view of me can’t

be any worse than my view of you. Can you imagine if we actually had to talk in this

close of proximity? Um, breath mint central.

Well, seeing as how you can’t stop staring at me, I’ll assume I have your complete attention and use this as an opportunity to share my in-ner nerd. According to Scientific American, on average a person speaks over 15,000 words per day. Wowzers, that’s a pretty big number. But let’s take that nerd fact and times it by more awesomeness. With approximately 200,000 people living in the FM area, if each person ut-ters roughly 15,000 words per day that equals out to over 3 BILLION words spoken within the community EVERY SINGLE DAY! Now we’re talking!

With that said, we know there’s a lot of chatter going on and, here at Stride, we want to hear it! We want your

feedback, ideas, thoughts and concerns. We want your chatter! So shoot us an email, give us

a ring or message us on Facebook.

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SHA PE IT UP

1. Don’t make excuses. It’s not that hard, either you get your work done or you don’t. People find excuses why they can’t do stuff as opposed to finding ways to do it.

2. Don’t miss workouts, regardless of what’s going on.

3. I always have some sort of goal in mind. You have to have your own sense of what you believe you can do regardless of what everybody else says.

NIC JACKSON’s 3 golden rules

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SHA PE IT UP

Nic Jack-son has b e e n with the FM Red-

Hawks for three seasons. Jackson and his beefy arms have played for the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phil-lies. He eventually found himself in Fargo with the RedHawks, where he had a .287 batting average in 98 games with 65 RBIs and 6 home runs last year.

Jackson follows a specific workout routine to keep in shape. Here’s an inside look into Jackson’s rules, hints and routines that help to keep him hitting baseballs clear out of the ballpark.

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FARGO-MOORHEAD

Nothing says EXTREME like jumping out a plane at 10,000 feet, free-falling for a mile then coasting back to earth via parachute. Skydive Fargo is a not-for-profit club dedi-cated to bringing the crazy sport of skydiving to the FM area. They offer several different options to make the leap out of a plane. For those afraid they might forget to deploy their parachute, Skydive Fargo offer tandem jumps with an expert. But for those confident in go-ing it alone, Skydive Fargo also offers static line jumps. Finally, for those who have all their own equipment and a license, it’s only $20 for each jump you make. So build up your courage, make the jump and cross sky-diving off your bucketlist. More information:

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What could be more fun than eliminating your opponents by drilling them with paint-loaded capsules? Located just west of Casselton, the 22-mile drive to Valley Paintball is definitely worth the trip. Bring your own equipment and play all day for only $10 or rent all the essen-tials for as little as $35 per day. Paintball can be played in teams or individually. More information: www.valleypaintball.com

Think you’re a rowing machine? Put those upper body muscles to the ultimate test on June 11 with a 10-mile race down the Red River. This race is for canoes and kayaks and is divided into categories for each. Along with the 10-mile race there will also be a two-mile fun race. The event will start at the pedestrian bridge at Linden-wood Park at 6 p.m. Sign-up by emailing Christine Laney with River Keepers at christine@riverkeepers.org. Registration is $15 to sign-up alone and $25 for a team. Canoes and kayaks can be rented for $15.

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Motocross Racing

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This is the ultimate in extreme sports in North Dakota. Louis and Clark were the first adventur-ers to come through North Dakota and Extreme North Dakota (END) hopes to keep the extremes alive. Their adventure races feature running, mountain biking, swimming, treeclimbing, canoeing, map and compass navigation and all sorts of other bad-to-the-bone activities. The next event, Watersports Endurance Test, is set for July 21 and involves completing a marathon down-stream on the Red River on a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or teams of two in canoes. The race will take place between Grand Forks and Oslo, M.N. More information: www.endracing.com.

Get down and dirty with motocross racing at Buffalo River Race Park. Whether you’re looking to tear through the dirt for the day or you’d like to make it a summer-long activity, BRRP offers single day passes and memberships. So grab your bike and rip up the track! More information: www.buffaloriverracing.com

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THE 30TH ANNUAL

CHASE RACE! 30 YEARS AND RUNNING STRONGFor 30 years the YMCA Chase Race has attracted hundreds of people to run the 1K youth run, 1-mile run/walk, 5K run/walk or 10K run in downtown Fargo. According to YMCA’s healthy living director, Caleb Johnson, the Chase Race supports the YMCA’s LIVESTRONG program, a free 12-week program dedicated to educating and reconditioning cancer survivors so they can live a happier, healthier life. More information on the LIVES-TRONG program is available in this month’s Stride.Last year over 400 people participated

in the race making it one of the largest races in Fargo-Moorhead. The race will have chip timing for the 5K and 10K races and a medal and healthy snack for all kid participants under 14. Prices range from $5 to $35 depending on the race. For the best price be sure to register before June 20. Any-body can register online at www.ymcacassclay.org/chaserace.

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HEALTHY INDULGENCES

HEALTHY DESSERTS

The sun is finally peeking out through the clouds, the temperature is rising

and, honestly, the sunshine is always a welcoming nod toward indulging in some cool, fresh treats. But there is one problem, you don’t want

to ruin that incredible beach body you’ve been working on all winter by consuming a hefty amount of calories. FM Stride has found a few treats that you can indulge in guilt free! Well, in moderation, of course!

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Enjoy Nichole’s seasonal fruit tart made with the freshest fruits and berries arranged on pastry cream in a baked tart shell.

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Bittersweet Gelato is a delectable treat this time of year. Sweet Dreams Confec-tions carries a wide variety of Gelato flavors and they make their Gelato daily! This Euro-pean delight is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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It’s exactly what it says: sinless. This fat free, no added sugar ice cream is sure to give you that ice cream fix you’re craving. Cold Stone also has a wide variety of mix-ins. Check out one of their two Fargo locations.

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Craving something sweet, tart, fruity and fresh? Green Market Kitchen’s homemade sorbet is sure to deliver the flavors you crave. Green Market Kitchen makes their sorbet daily and their Italian sorbets will have you saying, “Bravissimo!”

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On a hot summer day, what sounds better than fresh fruit and yogurt? Tutti Frutti changes their flavors daily, giving you a mixed variety of frozen yogurt combinations to choose from. Check out the three FM loca-tions.

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FITNESSADVICE

LET’S TALK ABOUT FITNESS AND NUTRITION

1. Is it okay to drink Gatorade or Powerade all day, even when I’m not working out?

Gatorade and Powerade are meant to replenish lost electrolytes and hydrate someone who has sweat a lot and is dehydrated. If someone is looking to stay hydrated throughout the day while NOT working out, water will do just fine. The less sugar and calories you can consume through your beverages, the better off you will be. When in doubt, choose water!

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Q & A

3. For muscle growth, what’s the difference between do-ing more reps at a lighter weight versus doing only a few reps at a heavier weight?

Someone who eats every three hours has a higher chance of main-

taining a healthy weight or losing some unwanted pounds.“ “

2. How do I know when it’s time to increase the amount of weight I lift at the gym?

Let’s say you’ve chosen the desired rep range for an exercise to be 12, and you are able to complete all 12 relatively easy, then the weight is too light. How-ever, if you feel that by the 12th rep you started to struggle, then you are at a good weight to workout at. The goal is to complete all repetitions in each set of your workout with perfect form while challenging your muscles to work as hard as they can. Whatever weight and rep range you choose, you must give your muscles a bigger objective than they can currently handle.

Low repetitions (1-5) allow you to use the heaviest weights to put your muscles under the highest amounts of tension. That’s why one to five reps at a heavier weight is looked at as being an ideal rep range for building strength. However, doing more reps (12 or more) at a lighter weight makes

your muscles have to contract for long periods of time. Lifting in this rep range will also generate greater muscle endurance and cardiovascular fitness as well. So what rep range should someone who is looking for muscle growth focus on? The answer is BOTH! It is very common to ob-

serve men always lifting heavy at a low rep range and women always lifting at a higher rep range trying to “tone”. The quickest way to get that “toned” look that most people are after is to do a mix of both. If you don’t challenge it, whether at low reps or high reps, there is no reason for it to change.

4. Some people eat every three hours while others eat three meals a day. How do I know what works best for me?Someone who eats every three hours has a higher chance of maintaining a healthy weight or losing some unwanted pounds. It is all about metabolism. An individual who has a higher metabolism has more benefits than an individual who has a lower one. How do you increase your metabolism? EAT!

Let’s take the person with the pattern of eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is very common for this type of person to have low energy and a hard time maintaining or losing weight. When you eat like this your body tends to hold on to the food you eat. This makes it much easier for your body to store

the food you eat as fat, even if it is a small amount. In turn, your body doesn’t like to get your metabolism up too high, because it is trying to preserve the energy that was con-sumed with the previ-ous meal. Somebody who eats consistently every three hours has a much higher energy level and metabolism.

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S T R O N G !L I V E

the YMCA of cass-clay offers a 12 week wellness program for cancer survivors

When Janice Berg and Vickie Bouti-

ette were told that

they had cancer their lives changed drasti-cally. They both found themselves crying

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the YMCA of cass-clay offers a 12 week wellness program for cancer survivors

more often and began to feel their life was over. Once the radiation and chemotherapy were over

they still felt tired, de-jected and dependent on their loved ones. But soon, this all changed.

Photos and article by Andrew Jason

In March of this year, Berg and Boutiette began the LIVESTRONG program at the YMCA. The free,12-week program focuses on reconditioning cancer survivors back into shape by following a specific training plan based on a

Stanford study. This program brought hope, happiness and independence back to both of their lives.

“The part that made the most differ-ence is the physical activity,” Boutiette says with a smile. “I was so excited when I read about this program in the Sanford health pamphlet because I needed help getting started and I

knew that if I got started then I could keep on.”

The program is all about helping the cancer survivors reach a level of inde-pendence. Before Boutiette started the program she had a lot of problems controlling her arm because of the damage from the nerve cancer. She had problems with simple tasks like stirring food or zipping up her pants. After a couple of months in LIVES-TRONG she can cook for herself and isn’t as reliant on her husband.

One benefit of the program is that participants are allowed to bring along a support person. This is the case for Berg who brings along her

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The part that has made the most difference is the physi-

cal activity...I knew that if I got started then I could keep

on. - Boutiette“ “

husband of 52 years, Ivan. Her husband has been with Janice every step of the way and it’s invaluable that he can workout with her to sup-port her through the program.

“It’s awesome that you can have a support person along with you,” says Berg.

LIVESTRONG is a free program and financial support comes from grants or fundraising events like the Chase

Race, which will occur on Tuesday, June 26.

“We do all the fundraising ourselves and it’s completely free for the pro-gram,” says Caleb Johnson, Healthy Living Director at the Y.

When the survivors join LIVES-TRONG they are given a yellow survivor t-shirt to show their unity and the help the program offers.

Want more info on LIVESTRONG? Visit www.ymcacassclay.org/livestrong?

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SUMMER FASHION

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FASHION

Think you need to plan an expensive getaway to find a relaxing beach, a gurgling waterfall or a sunny rooftop patio? Think again. Everything you need for outdoor, warm-weather fun is right here in Fargo-Moorhead! Check out these great 2012 fashion styles sure to keep you cool, comfortable and looking good this summer.

Left to right:Outfits: Outermost LayerBill: Patagonia shirt, Kavu shortsLexi: Prana shirt; Horny Toad dressLexus: North Face outfitAireal: Prana outfit

Left to right:Outfits: Outermost LayerLexus: Prana outfitRyan: Patagonia shirt; Prana shortsBill: Prana shirt; Patagonia shortsAireal: Prana shorts

Left to right:Female outfits: Proper & PrimMale outfits: Halberstadt’sLexus: YA Los Angeles tank; Proper & Prim pantsLexi: Proper & Prim blouse; Cotton Candy shorts; ADA beltBill: International Laundry shirt; Diesel shirt; Diesel jeansRyan: Moods jacket and shirt; Diesel jeansAireal: Macedo shirt; Robert Graham jeans

Left to right:Male outfits: Halberstadt’sFemale outfits: Proper & PrimRyan: Hugo Boss suit; Forsyth shirtAireal: Hugo Boss suit; Polifroni shirtLexi: See You Monday dressBill: Paul Betenly suit; Forsyth of Canada shirtLexus: Proper & Prim dressHarley Davidson motorcycles

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EAT RIGHTATHLETE

EAT LIKE PRO BICYCLIST Chad Weisgram

Five years ago Chad Weisgram’s eating and sleeping habits were awful. He weighed 250 pounds and smoked heavily. Finally, one day he saw a picture of himself and realized he wasn’t happy with

the person he saw in the photo. Weisgram went to a spin class and left his old, un-healthy habits for a new life on the bike.

Today Weisgram is in his 40’s, weighs a lean 180 pounds and is in some of the best

shape of his life. He races bicycle for the Mitsubshi Laser Grand Performance Elite Team, a team striving to make it to the pro racing level. He participates in road races with distances up to 100 miles and crit-erium races where he sustains speeds at an average of 26 mph for over an hour.

Weisgram has proven that it’s pos-sible for anyone to change their ways and eat like an athlete.

Photo by: Repor Photography

My day is never the same so I either work out at night, in the morning or over lunch; I’m doing whatever it

takes.

Throughout the day I drink three to four bot-tles of water with Crys-tal Light. I drink at least one water bottle per hour when it’s above 75 degrees when training

or racing.

As far as cheat foods go, I like chocolate chip cookies and doughnuts every now and then.

1. NutritionWhen I was losing most of my weight I was drinking most of it and eating Subway for lunch. I now eat five times a day: breakfast, morning snack, lunch (usually a six inch sub), afternoon snack (apple or protein bar) and supper (chicken or steak and vegetables). Finally, for my evening snack, I usually have almonds, a protein bar or popcorn. I’ve been living like this for

three years now.

2. HydrationThroughout the day I drink three to four bottles of water with Crystal Light. I drink at least one water bottle per hour when it’s above 75 degrees. Most races are around three hours so I usually bring three water bottles. If it’s really hot I drink Pedialyte the day before because it

has a lot of electrolytes.

I do drink alcohol, but I try not to drink the week of a race. If I race on a Saturday I won’t have a drink for seven to 10 days. I really do try to keep it to two to three drinks. There are

no all night benders.

3. MotivationI used to do this because of my diet and to lose weight but now that I’m at a reasonable weight it’s to place better and be more competitive. If it were 20 years ago I would try to keep advanc-

ing in the sport. I found it too late in life… I’m sure glad I found it though.

4. BalanceMy day is never the same so I either work out at night, in the morning or over lunch; I’m do-ing whatever it takes. My food is the same way. I’ve figured out what I can eat that makes my body tick. Subway, Quizno’s and any healthy sandwich shop has been a big part of my diet.

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True or False: Fargo-Moorhead is boring?

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1. True or False: The YMCA of Cass-Clay celebrated its 75th anni-versary in 2011.

2. True or False: Fargo-Moor-head has an acrobatics team.

3. On average, how many users does Lindenwood Park attract on a summer weekend? a) 5,000b) 10,000c) 15,000

4. Which sport/activity is the lat-est to arrive in the FM area? a) Horseshoesb) Laser Tagc) Curling

5. True or False: There are over 45 miles of scenic paths in the Fargo park system.

6. Fargo’s newest recreational swimming pool will feature the area’s first: a) Drop waterslideb) Adult-only swimming area c) Dog pool

7. True or False: You have to be a hard-core ultra-fit biker to be a member of the Great Plains Cycling Club.

8. True or False: Channel catfish in the FM Red River area can attain weights of more than 30 pounds.

9. A membership at Courts Plus Fitness gets you free access to:a) The Fargo Public Libraryb) The Red River Valley Fairc) All Fargo outdoor pools

10. Last year Fargo received recognition for being which type of community? a) Playful b) Strange c) Tough

11. Which NASCAR driver will appear at Red River Valley Speedway this June?a) Danica Patrickb) Tony Stewartc) Jeff Gordon

12. If you combine the total yardage of the ten golf courses within the FM area, how many yards does it equal?a) 27,643 yardsb) 41,829 yardsc) 53,482 yards

13. True or False: In 2011, the average attendance for a FM Red-Hawks game was 2,962 fans.

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1. Open for everyone – The Dakota Bar-bell is open for anyone and everyone so you can see some of the strongest people in Fargo-Moor-head. In the past, competitors have included women and lifters ranging from age 12 to 72.

2. Anthony Carlquist – Anthony is in the top ten for strength in the United States. He won the American Powerlifting Federation nationals last year in the 275 pound weight class and also won best overall lifter. Anthony and Jason Ehlert own and run Dakota Barbell.

3. Legitimate lifting – All events are critiqued by three certified judges so all the lifts are guaranteed to be correct.

4. Several different competitions – Started in 2009, the competition was only bench and deadlift but has changed to include squat, bench and deadlift. There will also be a deadlift and benchpress competition or sim-ply a deadlift or benchpress competition.

5. 225-pound rep contest – In partnership with JT Cigarro and SKY Digital Advertising, there will be a 225-pound benchpress contest after the event. Over $500 in cash and prizes will be award-ed to the person who can bench 225-pounds the most. This event is limited to 25 participants.

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Ned Halilovic

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N ed Halilovic has seen things in his life. He has experienced the horror

of seeing his home country destroyed by war and the joy of finding a new life in the United States. Ned grew up in Bosnia during the war before making the brave decision to come to the U.S. all by himself. He arrived with $60 in his pocket and didn’t know

a single word of English but had a dream to start a new life. Ned has done just that. He graduated from West Fargo High School and attended Concordia College before deciding to start Ambassador Cleaning. FM Spotlight caught up with Ned to discuss his time in his war torn homeland, his arrival to the U.S. and the ins and outs to his success.

"THE CONVERSATION"

Ned Halilovic

NED Halilovic

Owner: Ambassador Cleaning

Came over from wartorn Bosnia in 1996

Graduated from Concordia with degree in Political Science

"THE CONVERSATION"

STRIDE: Tell us about your time in Bosnia.

Ned: In 1992, the war started in Bosnia. I lived in Bosnia throughout the war. I es-caped from Bosnia in 1996 and went to Croatia and lived there for a year. I then tried to move to Australia but that didn’t work so I applied to the United States and they accepted me. I arrived to America in January of 1996.

STRIDE: What was the final straw that made you want to leave Bosnia?

Ned: It was a rough war. Lots of my friends got injured and killed. One thing that got me to go was in 1995 a rocket came and exploded in the middle of the street where a lot of people were sitting and socializing. A rocket came from the Serbs and killed 82 people instantly and injured 250 more, including my sis-ter. After that I said, “I have to leave for a better future.”

STRIDE: What did your parents think and what did you do once you left?Ned: My parents weren’t

happy because if you go somewhere you should be prepared, have some money and know somebody. This time I didn’t have anybody and I didn’t know where to go when I got to Croatia. After everything they finally agreed it would be better for me to go. So I escaped Bos-nia and came to America and started living with a West Fargo family in 1996. The Lutheran Social Services connected me to Mike and Sherri Krystals. We still keep in touch. In 1997, I gradu-ated from West Fargo High School and went to Concor-dia College where I studied political science and pre-law.

STRIDE: What made you decide to open Ambassadors Clean-ing?

Ned: During my last year at Concordia I started working for a cleaning company. Dur-ing the night I would clean and during the day I would go to school. That started the idea of opening my cleaning business. A lot of managers that I did business with asked me to start my own business because they liked to do busi-ness with me. I opened my cleaning business right after.

In college I did an internship down in Chicago with a pro-bational officer and public defense officer. I didn’t like that so this was a perfect fit.

STRIDE: What do you think about Fargo and what does it mean to you?

Ned: Fargo is an amazing city to me. It’s a safe, clean place, good for family, has good values and is very good for business. I live in West Fargo and there’s really good schools for my kids. Any-time I travel, people ask me where I’m from and I say Fargo. They always hear my accent and say, “What?!” But I always tell them not to say bad things about Fargo because it’s a good place.

STRIDE: Tell us about Ambassador Cleaning.

Ned: Ambassador has ac-counts with Scheels, gro-cery stores, Case, retail stores, restaurants and many more places. We have also teamed up with Rainbow International to provide cleaning from flood, fire, smoke and mold damage as well as carpet cleaning.

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STRIDE: What were your first thoughts when you came to the U.S.?

Ned: The U.S. was very challenging. It was a cultural shock. Everything was different and it was very rough. I didn’t speak a word of English, I had $60 on me and I didn’t know anybody. When I came here everyone was a stranger. It was tough but I’m so happy I came.

STRIDE: What’s your key to success?Ned: Hard work, persistence and good cus-tomer service.

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What’s one of the most important mechanical inventions of all time? THE WHEEL! Who knew an idea that seems so simple could roll so far? Check out these “wheely” great ways to get around Fargo-Moorhead this summer.

This Raleigh is a great traveling bike. It can be folded up to easily fit in any car. The handles are on a telescope so they can be lowered and it can be folded in half at the middle. Despite the flexibility of the bike, it won’t lose any rideability so it’s ready to go wherever you want to go. Great Northern Bike Company: $659.99

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These pre-bikes, known as Striders, are the perfect bike for any kid trying to learn how to ride a bike. The pedal-less design allows kids to push themselves with their feet so they can create balance with-out the fear of falling. After a few months of riding around on these bikes, your kid will be ready for an easy transition to a real bike. Strid-ers come in boys and girls colors.Paramount Sports: $110

This is affectionately called the “Tadpole” because of the two-wheels in front (used for steering) and the one wheel in the back. This laidback and low-to-the-ground bike is great for those who want to keep riding despite back, knee or neck problems or those who are planning cross country bike trips.Great Northern Bike Company: $1,950

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This Salsa Mukluk fat bike found exclusively at Para-mount Sports, is designed to provide extreme tire floatation in frozen, slushy, sandy or downright dreadful conditions! In short, ride where other bikes can’t! Mukluk handling is stable and rides comfortably at slow speed, allowing riders to avoid dabbing in tough conditions.The Salsa Mukluk fea-tures an anodized aluminum frame. Alu-minum makes the frame lighter, more scratch resistant and durable, and also very resistant to corrosion. Paramount Sports $1,500

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// Tennis Leagues

June – AugDiscovery and Island ParkCheck out Fargo Park’s outdoor tennis leagues that are sure to ace your summer. Ladies advanced, ladies intermediate and men’s match play sessions include singles and dou-bles play and leagues run for 10 weeks. Registration is $20 per participant. More info: contact Oliver Summers at osummers@courstplus.org.

// Fargo/Moorhead United Way 5K

2nd at 7 a.m.Lindenwood Park Rotary ShelterRun or walk the 5K. Sign-in and pick up information begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30. Proceeds will go the United Way. For more info: www.fmunitedway5k.com.

// Buffalo River Trail Run

2nd at 8 a.m.Buffalo River State ParkWhat could be better than enjoying the great outdoors with an early summer run? Grab your running shoes and head out to Buffalo River State Park for a 5K/10K trail run. Race day registration is $30. More info: buffalorivertrailrun.com.

// DAVIES POOL GRAND OPEN-ING

2ndDavies Recreational Pool [7150 25th St. S., Fargo]The newest pool in town features Fargo’s first drop waterslide, a playground and a climbing wall. Con-cessions and a large deck area make for a perfect day at the pool.

// BMX Clinic

7th at NoonDike West Skate Park

Learn the ins and outs of BMX riding at this one-day clinic. All skill levels are welcome and instructors from 3rd Lair Skateboard Park will adapt each lesson to each participant’s skill level. Registration info: www.fargoparks.com.

// RACE THE RED CANOE AND KAYAK RACES 11th at 6 a.m.Lindenwood Park Pedes-trian BridgeThis ten-mile race will be four-miles upstream and six-miles downstream. Participants can sign up by emailing christine@riverkeep-ers.org. $15 solo or $25 as a team.

// Great Plains Cy-cling Club Time Trial Series

12th and 26th at 6:30 p.m.St. Benedict’s ChurchGet your bike and ride against the clock on an 8 mile time trial course. Time

Trial Series occurs every other Tuesday through August 21. It’s great training for tri-athlons, time trials and other sports. For more info check out www.gpcycling.org.

// Glow in the Dark 4 Person Golf Scramble

13th at 9:30 p.m.El Zagal Grab your clubs and a few buds and experience the golf course in a completely different light – moonlight! This is one golf scramble that’s guaranteed to not give you a sunburn. For registra-tion info visit www.fargoparks.com.

// Dakota Barbell weight-lifting competition

16th at 9 a.m.Shanley High School GymCheck out the muscles and gawk as the competitors lift ridiculous amounts of weight.

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// North Dakota Tour de Cure

16th at 7 a.m.Family WellnessHelp raise money for the American Diabetes Association with a bike ride. The Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the avid cyclist to the recreational rider. The event will feature 100-mile, 75-mile, 32-mile and 16-mile routes. For registration info visit www.main.diabetes.org.

// WATER AEROBICS

June – AugFargo South Outdoor PoolCourts Plus offers two great water aerobic classes throughout the summer months. Traditional water aerobics begins June 18th and meets Monday and

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// SUMMER SPLASH

21st at 2 p.m.Municipal Pool [800 19th St. S., Moorhead]Jump in to summer by div-ing into the pool! With wa-ter races, diving contests and Games Galore, this free event is a great way to splash into summer.

// GO SKATE-BOARDING DAY

21st at 4 p.m.Dike West Skate ParkShow off your sweet McTwist, best alley-oop or most graceful face plant at Skateboarding Day. Free food and pop will be provided.

// Kickball League

June 27 – AugIsland ParkWhat’s more fun than kicking a ball halfway to the moon? League nights are every Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. Ages 16+ and league fee is $160 per team. Registration deadline is June 13. More info: www.fargoparks.com.

// Nordic Footprints 5K Run/Walk

23rd at 8:30 a.m.Hjemkomst CenterWhether you want to walk or run, get out and enjoy the Scandinavian Festival’s 5K race. The race will begin and end at the Hjemkomst Center and snacks, door prizes and awards will be given out at the end of the event. To register online visit www.nordiccultureclubs.org.

// Roger Maris Golf Tournament

24th-25thRose Creek Golf CourseThis 18-hole, six person scramble helps raise mon-ey for community members who benefit from Hospice, the Roger Maris Cancer Center and Shanley. To register visitwww.rogermarisgolf.com

// Chase Race

26th at 6:30 p.m.Fercho YMCAWhether it’s the 1K Youth Run, the 1 Mile Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk or 10K, the Chase Race has the perfect distance for everyone. All proceeds benefit the LIVESTRONG program. For more information visit www.ymcacassclay.org/chaserace.

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