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December 2018
Serving our community’s health & fitness needs since 1985
NEWSLETTER
MERRYFITmas
Another amazing 60-Day Challenge is in the books! See the amazing results and work done by participants!
60-Day Challenge RecapP.08
Get to know Kristi Lin and her love for running and her greater goal to raise awareness and end cancer.
Member HighlightP.03
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER2
Employee Highlight: Learn about “Dressember”Every year, thousands of advocates around the world take on the creative challenge of wearing a dress during the 31 days of December. Among these thousands are HSAC employees, Annie Johnson and Maygen Hetherington. It may seem simple and in essence, it is a simplistic idea. However, it’s bigger than a dress.
The dress serves as a conversation starter to educate the community about modern day slavery, human trafficking, and social injustice. Not the easiest topics to discuss in every day life - but real, nonetheless. The Seattle area has one of the highest rates of human trafficking on the west coast, and Snohomish county is not immune to this issue. By one recent estimate, 250 girls and women were reported as regularly trafficked in Snohomish County. A large number of these girls are adolescent runaways.
Globally, this issue is exploiting poor women and girls more than any other demographic. As Dressember ad-vocates, Annie and Maygen believe in the power of every day advocacy and are both doing their small part to help change this trend. By wearing a dress each day for the month of December, sharing campaign photos via social media and sparking conversations within the community, Dressember is about spreading the message of the inherit dignity of all people, and fighting for it locally and interna-tionally.
You can support Maygen and Annie’s Dressember team, “Pacific NorthDressed 2018”. Search for them on Face-book, Instagram or visit their Dressember campaign page at www.dressember-2018.funraise.org/team/pacif-ic-northdressed-2018. All donations go directly to vetted organizations that maximize funds to attack this issue from all angles; including legal representation, funding of investigations, covert operations and rescues, and the urgent after care needed for rescued victims.
Annie and Maygen welcome your questions and would love to chat with you if you’d like to learn more about the Dressember Foundation.
*Annie invites you to “Dance for Freedom” in her Red Hot Dance class on December 29th. Wear your dress to class and bring a small donation to her campaign. Donations are always welcome, never expected.
HOLIDAY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL!
Release the stress of the week and get your body feeling relaxed and rejuvinated. You’ll find some incredibly skilled and experienced massage therapists at HSAC. Located upstairs, past the HSAC offices, are Patrick, Nancy, and Mary.
For December - get three (3), gift certificates for only $210! Available for purchase at the club front desk, or call 425-778-3546 ext 0 to learn more!
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Running the NY marathon is a huge accomplishment - just for the distance, time, and discipline required to complete the race. For Kristi Lin, it goes way beyond these elements.
Kristi has always had a love for running and living an active lifestyle. In 2001, living in NY city, Kristi noticed a group of individuals in or-ange shirts running loops around the block where she lived. Kristi’s husband, Dan, was working at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, across the street from where they were living together. These runners had donned their orange in honor of Fred Lebow, a man who dreamed of a world without cancer. In 1991, while he was being treated for brain cancer at MSK, he jogged through hospi-tal hallways, determined to find a way to raise money for a cure. Fred encouraged runners competing in the New York City Marathon to raise money for each mile they ran, and designated MSK its first official charity.
With tears in her eyes, Kristi shared, “I remember, I was pregnant with our first child, and so sick. I just felt terrible. Seeing patients, undergo-ing treatment for cancer and running in honor of this cause, it instantly changed my mindset, and I didn’t feel sick anymore.” Kristi decided then, she was going to run the NY marathon and it was going to be for Fred’s Team. In honor of her 40th birthday, both she and Dan ran the NY marathon along with 300 other Fred’s Team members. On Nov 4th of this year, 10 years later, they ran it again with 900 other team mem-bers!
As she ran the route of the race, coming up on Queensboro, near Sloan Kettering, Kristi rounded a corner and there were groups of individuals in orange shirts, just as she had seen 17 years ago, cheering her on. The experience had come full circle and she had to take a moment to relish in what she was truly a part of.
She was aware of her time, and the competitive side of her definitely reminded her of her pace, but along the way, Kristi ran into familiar faces from her time in NY, fellow teammates running for her cause, and decided this was the more important goal. She and Dan finished the race at a slower but intentional pace, side by side with friends and fellow teammates, coming together in honor of those who have run the race against cancer.
This year, Fred’s team has earned $5.7 million to fund research and treatments in fighting cancer. As Fred said, a lot of satisfaction comes with crossing the finish line—but the critical funds runners raise for cancer research makes a difference that goes far beyond the finish line. Kristi is living testament to these words, and we are so proud to have her as part of our HSAC family!
Member Spotlight: Kristi Lin – Running for awareness. Running for a cure.
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER4
A friendly reminder. The days are growing shorter and prowlers take advantage of this time of the year.
Please remember to lock your car and we advise you to not leave valuables in your vehicles.
BASKETBALL TRAINING:
HSAC is proud to offer individual and group basketball training session.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 3:30pm – 5:30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm.
Reach out to our concierge to book your training session! 425-778-3546 ext 123
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Happy Holidays!
As 2018 winds down I hope you take time to reflect back on the year - many of us focus our energy on the NEW YEAR and new accomplishments but lose sight of what we’ve already done!
Carve out some time to really reflect and be grateful for the things you’ve already accomplished. Make a list even! From the little special moments you’ve had, to the big celebrations or trips you’ve taken. It’s so
important to feel gratitude in each day we have!
Someone in my Barre class said it great, “I am lucky to be here today, I am not punishing my body for something I ate or drank, just grateful to be here and move my body!” This brings me to my simple suggestion of SELF CARE SUNDAYS. Sundays seem to be an easy day, a prep day to get ready for the week ahead.
This is a great time to pause and give yourself a little self care for your week ahead. Take a long leisurely walk, take a bath or a long shower, read a book by the fireplace, meditate, take a yoga class, snuggle with your child and read them book, try dry brushing, a facial mask….I could go on, but I think you get the idea! Life can get crazy and busy, especially this time of year. So take time for yourself, for self care, for your well-being.
For any questions or need a little accountability this Holiday season, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Natasha at:
‘Tis the season for self-care!
Health Coach: Natasha O’[email protected]
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER6
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT HSAC
ARE YOU PREPAREDFOR SKI SEASON?
Prepare your body for the mountains!
SKI STRONG™ PROGRAM
In this six-week progressive fitness series you will: • Build Stamina/Endurance/Agility
• Improve Balance and Flexibility
• Improve Your Conditioning
• Get Online Exercise Video Access
• Runs until Dec 19th.
• Weds at 9am. Cost is $150
Thrive™️ gatherings provide an experience of learning the skill of mindfulness while ex-ploring themes for living your most powerful life with members of your community in a re-laxed and peaceful setting.
Please visit the HSAC concierge to register. THRIVE Gatherings are held every 2nd Mon-day of the month from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Nichole Sargent Certified Personal Trainer
SKI Strong™ [email protected] Register at HSAC. Visit theconcierge desk for more details.
You can still join the program!THRIVE™ GATHERINGS
An experience in learning the skill of mindfulness.
Peggy Farah, LMHC Psychotherapist
Creator of the THRIVE™ class.$10 - HSAC members$25 - Non members Register at HSAC. Visit theconcierge desk for more details.
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HSAC’s Sunrise Trail ClubWe are a club for all ages and levels that love to be outside rain or shine! We will meet up twice a month on a Sunday in the early morning. Our goal is to take advantage of the beautiful state we live in and explore trails within an hour of Edmonds. The duration varies from 1-3 hours and the terrain can range from more flat to higher elevation. Pace can vary widely so don’t be afraid to come and join us!
Find us on Facebook by searching groups “HSAC’s Sunrise Trail Club” or Call/Text Annie John-son at (425) 953-3461
Date Place Miles Elevation Gain Difficulty
January 1stHoliday Meet-Up West Tiger 2 7.8 2300 ft. Hard
January 13th Grand Ridge Park 7.0 1100 ft. Moderate
January 27th Fragrance Lake 5.5 950 ft. Easy
February 10th Mount Si 8.0 3150 ft. Hard
February 24th Lime Kiln Trail 7.0 625 ft. Easy
March 10th Perry Creek 10.5 3400 ft. Hard
March 17thSt. Patrick’s Day West Tiger 3 5.0 2100 ft. Moderate-Hard
March 24th Mailbox PeakOld Trail 5.4 4000 ft. Hard
Are you feeling sluggish? Tired? Have you gained a few unwanted pounds this fall? Let’s get back on track together with the “10-Day Reset”.
The goal of this short, managable, and supportive program is to give you the tools to help you get back on track. The program starts on Jan. 7th and runs until Jan 16th. Program cost is $149.
For more information, email Natasha at: [email protected]
Ready to get back on track? Try our 10-Day Reset!
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER8
Recap: HSAC 2018 Fall 60-Day Challenge!November 8th marked the end of HSAC’s Fall 60-Day Challenge! 55 participants spent 60 days moving beyond old habits to create a new, healthier way of life! They met with their Personal Trainer Team Captains, Health Coach Natasha, participated in weekly workouts with their Team, tried new Group X classes, re-evaluated and changed their fitness and nutrition trends, and much more! This group of hard-working, motivated individuals set and achieved so many personal goals! Here are some of the highlights of their results:
It was such a pleasure and an inspiration to watch these individuals overcome obstacles and push themselves physically and mentally to achieve their goals! CONGRATULATIONS to the big winners and all of the participants! Our Spring 2019 60-Day Challenge is March 4th - May 2nd! Add a reminder to your calendar to sign up in January!
Total Pounds Lost: 271.1 lbsTotal Inches Lost: 325.65 Inches
Individual Winners
Greatest % Total Inches Lost• Erica Shelley Nelson• Wendy Kondo
Greatest % Pounds Lost• 1st: Laura Bowers• 2nd: Mike Jones
Greatest % Muscle Gained• Julie Nagel• Savanah Van Citters
Greatest % Fat Lost• Julie Nagel• Mike Jones
HSAC is proud to host massage therapists and a nail salon on site. Our amaz-ing practitioners are offering 2 ways to give the gift of relaxation this holiday season:
Massage Therapy3 One-Hour Gift Certificates for $210 (available for pur-chase in the month of De-cember only)
Please inquire at the front desk or with our concierge
Pediworx Nail ServicesMake your nails “Holiday Ready” with a shellac manicure at Pedi-worx! Book now through Decem-ber 31st and receive $15 off!
Mention this add to receive your special discount.
