Shirley Wild: Aquatic Capital of America banquet honors Long Beach’s finest athletes, coaches and volunteers

Jan 24, 2020  Long Beach Press Telegram

Long Beach has a storied aquatics history.

And Drew Satariano wanted to drive that point home when he served as the master of ceremonies at a recent awards ceremony for water-based athletes.

“In the recent Olympics, held in London, there were more aquatic competitors by Long Beach than any other city in the world,” Satariano said. “We have more aquatic everything — more activities, more participants — than all others.”

He said that at the Aquatic Capital of America awards banquet on Jan. 16 at the offices of Keesal, Young & Logan.

Athlete of the Year went to triathlete Jack Nunn, whose acceptance speech reiterated a point his father, Olympian John Nunn, used to make.

“The journey is the reward,” he said.

Coach of the Year went to Eric Berg, who has been the head coach of Wilson High School’s swim team since 2006, winning the Moore League boys’ swimming championship each of those years. Jason Davison and Sophia Rivera received the Outstanding Achievement award. These Millikan High School teenagers both competed in the World Water Ski Racing Championships in France as members of team USA.

Blair Carty received the Community Service award for her work with the Long Beach Sailing Foundation’s STEM program, which stimulates an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through sailing. Parks Wesson received the Dick Miller Waterman of the Year award and Fairfield YMCA garnered the Organization of the Year award. The Tom Shadden Citizen of the Year award went to Long Beach artists Bob Senske Jr. and Kirsten Anderson.

A Special (in memoriam) Honoree award was given to John Callos, who was on the board of the Aquatics Capital of America. Former Harbor Commissioner Alex Bellehumeur delivered a touching speech regarding Callos’s contributions to the aquatics community.

Seen at the scene: Olympians Kathy Heddy-Drum, Bruce Bradley, John Nunn, and John Van Blom, Dick and Melva Miller, Neale and Dane Hickerson, Scott and Kendra Dixon, David and Jo Murray, Vice President of AES Stephen O’Kane, Jack Cunningham – Chief of Staff for Suzie Price, Assistant Fire Chief Matt Gruneisen, Chief Operating Officer at YMCA of Greater Long Beach Brandi Collato.

Dramatic Allied Arts Guild

Kay Berg and Lesley Scheller, co-presidents of the Dramatic Allied Arts Guild, welcomed 64 members and guests to the DAAG Annual White Elephant auction. The popular luncheon, chaired by Carolyn Powers, was held on Jan. 15 at the Long Beach Yacht Club.

Lynn Danielson, Carolyn Powers, Wendi Vodhanel, Penny Wilds, Beverly Butters, Lesley Scheller, Kay Berg. (Courtesy of Jo Murray)

In keeping with the theme “Eat, Drink and Be Merry,” Kay offered several toasts.

In keeping with the theme “Eat, Drink and Be Merry,” Kay offered several toasts.

“May your troubles last only as long as your diet,” she said.

Nearly $4,000 was raised for scholarships supporting junior or senior students demonstrating artistic and technical expertise in their given field of study. The auction committee included Marissa Autrey, Penny Wilds and Myrna Wigod, and the new provisionals. The next fundraiser, a pop-up boutique, chaired by Jan Foster, will be held March 11.

Seen at the scene: Jo Murray; and the 2019 Provisionals, under the direction of membership chairwoman Gail Meredith: Beverly Butters, Lynn Gesner, Diane Gleason, Betty Hercus, Lorrie Hutton, Gloria Kucenas, Julie Tonks, Susan Townsend

Long Beach Retired Teachers Association

Many of the 71 members of the Long Beach Retired Teachers Association felt it was a déjà vu moment, stating, in essence, that it felt as if they returned to the classroom — as students.

Instead, they were at the Grace Presbyterian Church on Jan. 17 to hear an address from James Mahoney, the president of the California Retired Teachers Association.

Membership co-chairs Toni Tawzer, Janet Wilcox; State President of CalRTA, Dr. James Mahoney; Legislative chair, Tony Diaz, Human Resources Chair, Barbara Harris, and program chair, Frank Dayak. (Courtesy of Long Beach Retired Teachers Association)

Long Beach President Julie Mendell’s inspirational message encouraged realistic resolutions for 2020.

Becky Carroll, Area 10 director, gave brief reports. Membership co-chairs Janice Wilcox and Toni Tawzer noted that a new brochure has been developed. They provided postcards to be given to prospective new members. The winners of the monthly drawing, for those who provide volunteer hours, were: Linda Alexander, Gretta Mahan, Julie Mendell, Pam Sich and Amy Tsubokawa. Sandy Shelly presented each with a beautiful orchid plant.

Program Chair Frank Dayak introduced Mahoney, who came from Sacramento. The California Association has the largest membership in the United States. Mahoney opened his address, stating that the education in the state is in very good hands.

“Each day, newly trained teachers are hired to meet the challenge of technology,” he said.

Mahoney added that over the last five years, $600,000 has been given in scholarships for education. He suggested enlarging the scholarship programs for teacher prospects. His closing remarks stated how proud he is to be in the teaching profession and he is looking forward to continuing to recruit the best candidates for teaching.

Seen at the scene: Cynthia’s Clark who creates the beautiful centerpieces, Mary Ann Erdman, Doug Skare, Sare Forrester, Carol Zuck, Camille Lang, Beth Morse, Victor Backstrom, Masumi Hogan, Emilo Furuta, Helen Hagen, Tony Diaz, Dwayne and Karen Larson, Bob and Carmen Hedges, Jean Bakke, Susan Chadbourne, Jim and Joy Mullen, Marnos Lelesi, Nancy Martinusen, Sonia Woitovich, Cris Witkowski, and Jean Dayak.

News of social events with charitable purposes may be sent to Shirley Wild at spwild@verizon.net or by fax to 562-594-9668. Please include a contact phone number. Send high-resolution jpeg photos, by attachment, to spwild@verizon.net and include group name and identification of individuals from left. Call Shirley at 562-594-9468 for more information.

Runner Gets a High-Wattage Workout by Rowing

Jan 2020  Wall Street Journal

When you are having a strong running season, it is hard to think about slowing down. In 2015, Ray Marquette ran 16 races, including three marathons. He set a personal record of 3:42:28 in Chicago and three weeks later ran the New York City Marathon. Shortly after, Achilles tendinitis flared up and has plagued him on and off ever since.

“I probably wasn’t fully recovered [from Chicago],” admits Mr. Marquette, who works at a global financial-services company in New York City. “You hear stories about chronic overuse but don’t pay attention until you can’t run.”

A member of the New York Harriers road running club, Mr. Marquette, 40, says training and racing are important parts of his social life. Reluctant to stop running completely, he learned to manage his pain, he says. He scaled back from 65 to 25 miles a week and started to go to physical therapy. “I was never as fast and my body never felt great after running,” he says.

He tried cross-training with swimming, spinning, yoga and strength training but couldn’t get excited about any of it. Last summer, after a year of pain-free running, he was struck by a bout of plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the bottom of the foot often caused by a tight Achilles tendon. An MRI revealed a partial tear in the ligament.

Searching for a new endorphin fix, he discovered Rowgatta, an indoor rowing boot camp. “It doesn’t replace a two-hour run, but it’s low-impact, gets my heart rate up and works muscles I neglect when running,” he says. Mr. Marquette hopes a winter of rowing and physical therapy will get him healthy enough to complete a half-marathon this fall.

Top 5 Things To Coach A Rowing Team While On The Water Or On Land

I have been in touch with a few rowing coaches over the years and I want to touch on the top 5 ideas I’ve learned while rowing in order to get the most speed out of an individual on the Concept 2 Rowing Machine and or team boat. Let’s start with on the water rowing and the top 5 things to focus on while gaining more speed in a boat.

F.A.S.T.E.R. A New Online Virtual Indoor, On-Water Rowing, And Or Ski Erg Coaching Analysis By Jack And John Nunn

faster rowSIMPLY… F.A.S.T.E.R. ON THE INDOOR ROWING MACHINE, ROWING ON THE WATER, AND THE CONCEPT 2 SKI ERG.

adj. fast·er, fast·est

1. Acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly; swift.

QUESTION: What’s better than getting coached by an Olympian?

ANSWER: Try being coached and having your rowing stroke analyzed by a real Olympic Rowing Coach, John Nunn (1976 U.S. Olympic Men’s Rowing/Sculling Coach).

Jack Nunn Leads Cycling Classes With The Evo Fitness Bike At IHRSA 2012

Evo Fitness Bike at IHRSA 2012

 On February 23, 2012 (Costa Mesa, CA) – IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association, was holding an expo and trade show in Downtown Los Angeles on March 14-17, 2012. Relay Fitness Systems is one of three hundred exhibitors that will be on hand displaying and demonstrating the latest commercial fitness gear, including the commercial Evo Fitness Bike cx and mx models. “This will be the first opportunity for the public to see the brand new commercial versions of the Evo Fitness Bike,” stated Marko Vujicic, CEO of the Relay Fitness Group and former designer/ employee at Star Trac which produces the well-known popular Spinner bikes. Marco asked me, Jack Nunn, to head the EVO Fitness Indoor Cycle Program in order to show everyone that you don’t just have to be a cyclist to enjoy the positive effects of indoor cycling fitness.

Free Nutrition Seminar: Fueling And Training Your Body For Ultimate Preformance Oct. 28th, 7PM @ The Roworx Studio/Warehouse Location

The Roworx Center in Long Beach Offers A FREE Nutrition Seminar Every Month! Be sure to RSVP and join us this Friday Oct. 28th At 7PM Sharp At 1347 Loma Ave, Long Beach CA 90803. We will enjoy a great night with complimentary food, beverages, and nutrition shakes before and during the seminar. These nutrition smeinars are packed full of important information in order to live a healthier lifestyle. 🙂

Free Nutrition Seminar: Women’s Health! Thursday, Nov. 4th @ The Roworx Warehouse Location

ph-flyer november seminarEach month owner, Jack Nunn welcomes everyone (members and non-members) to Roworx Rowing Warehouse For a FREE One Hour Seminar on Health, Nutrition, and Fitness. This month’s seminar on Women’s Health is Thursday November 4, 2010.

Whether you are a woman or a man join us for a very informative session with a video presentation featuring Dr. Delia Garcia, Radiation Oncologist discussing The Role of Nutrition in Reducing the Risk of Cancer and Other Degenerative Diseases.

Some Facts you may not know:
Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death for women.
215,900 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2004, and 40,589 women will die of breast cancer this year – 1 every 13 minutes.
A new breast cancer diagnosis is made every 2.4 minutes.  Even men can be afflicted.  You can reduce your risk of disease by 50% or more through a healthy lifestyle and the food that you eat!

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