Official Publication of

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Run DrenchedThe Coolest Run Yoursquoll Have this Summer

Beginners We Have Your Resolution SolutionGo from New Yearrsquos Hangover to Couch to 5K to Half Marathon

Turn Those Buns into a Buttress of SteelThe Form Follows Fitness 5K is a Running Tour of Dallas

Doc in the Box By Holly Johnson MD

Find a PCP Make a Resolution and Use the Force

Look Who Gets the ReboundNBA All-Star Fit Walk Run amp Dribble Names USO as Beneficiary

Letrsquos celebrate the rebranding of YOUR business or eventthis year Hop on the party horn and call us today 214-339-7867

efore we jump into our 2013 stuff a word of thanks to all of you for making DFWRUNS an important part of your 2012 We certainly

wouldnrsquot be here without youOf course we are very excited about supporting

your active lifestyle in 2013 As a new year is born we like everyone else have decided upon a few resolutions of our own improvements not just to our business but our lives

As I look back at 2012 and ahead to 2013 what amazes me the most might just be the business we have outside of the DFW Metroplex Many of you know the story of how DFWRUNS began how we started was focused primarily on the marketing and promotional aspects of running events in the DFW area Hence the name DFWRUNS But like any small business and its long-term plan for success things have begun to change

Since 2008 DFWRUNS has quickly grown in two directions The first is geographic and this was especially evident when Jack Black Skin Care Products took us to Knoxville for their first activation around the Rev3 Triathlon series Suddenly the ldquoDFWrdquo in our name didnrsquot make sense nor did ldquoRunsrdquo as we were at a triathlon

Our second change came when we served as race director for the Arbor Day Run prompting us to add event management to our list of service offerings We were no longer simply a marketing and promotional agency but an event management company as well

Over the past four years we have often found ourselves explaining this story to potential customers Heck you have probably heard it a bunch of times too We like to say that the ldquoDFWrdquo in our name is like

Letter from the EditorChief Running Officer Eric Lindberg

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Letrsquos celebrate the rebranding of YOUR business or eventthis year Hop on the party horn and call us today 214-339-7867

efore we jump into our 2013 stuff a word of thanks to all of you for making DFWRUNS an important part of your 2012 We certainly

wouldnrsquot be here without youOf course we are very excited about supporting

your active lifestyle in 2013 As a new year is born we like everyone else have decided upon a few resolutions of our own improvements not just to our business but our lives

As I look back at 2012 and ahead to 2013 what amazes me the most might just be the business we have outside of the DFW Metroplex Many of you know the story of how DFWRUNS began how we started was focused primarily on the marketing and promotional aspects of running events in the DFW area Hence the name DFWRUNS But like any small business and its long-term plan for success things have begun to change

Since 2008 DFWRUNS has quickly grown in two directions The first is geographic and this was especially evident when Jack Black Skin Care Products took us to Knoxville for their first activation around the Rev3 Triathlon series Suddenly the ldquoDFWrdquo in our name didnrsquot make sense nor did ldquoRunsrdquo as we were at a triathlon

Our second change came when we served as race director for the Arbor Day Run prompting us to add event management to our list of service offerings We were no longer simply a marketing and promotional agency but an event management company as well

Over the past four years we have often found ourselves explaining this story to potential customers Heck you have probably heard it a bunch of times too We like to say that the ldquoDFWrdquo in our name is like

Letter from the EditorChief Running Officer Eric Lindberg

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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the airport code mdash we can be anywhere in a matter of hours As well look at the word ldquoRUNSrdquo in our name yoursquoll find the baseline for any active lifestyle event

And like all healthy New Yearrsquos resolutions we believe that taking small steps and setting achievable goals is the most effective way to make changes that stand the test of time

Having said all that in 2013 you will slowly see the DFWRUNS brand transition to On Your Left Marketing amp Events If you were really paying attention (like many of you did counting 12rsquos last month) you might have noticed that this change started in 2012 when we trademarked the name for this publication

What does this change mean for you As a DFWRUNS customer very little You will still receive amazing service and creative promotion around your active lifestyle event or brand The only changes you may encounter are further penetration into markets that you are trying to reach (hint hint) new email addresses and voicemail messages

If yoursquore a participant in one of our customersrsquo amazing events you might not notice any changes at all as we always put our customersrsquo brand first

For both our customers and participants I invite you to ldquolikerdquo our new facebook at www facebookcomOYLMarketing As well please bookmark the URL at wwwOYLMarketingcom

Slowly we will develop content for these pages and transition the company brand but this resolution will take some time to complete

Best wishes to everyone in 2013 and I hope you have a happy healthy and prosperous new year Before you know it 2014 will be On Your Left

ndash Eric Lindberg

WHOrsquoS SHOUTING ldquoOn Your Leftrdquo

OWNERS amp EDITORS IN CHIEF Eric Lindberg ndash elindbergdfwrunscom

Sharon Lindberg ndash slindbergdfwrunscom

DESIGNCathy Hutzler ndash catdfwrunscom

WRITING amp EDITINGCherilyn Wilson ndash cwilsondfwrunscom

Seth Gonzales ndash sgonzalesdfwrunscom

CONTRIBUTORSLindsay Musielak ndash lmusielakdfwrunscom

Paul Hutzler ndash phutzlerdfwrunscom

Gabriella McCord ndash gmccorddfwrunscom

Maggie McCarthy ndash mmccarthydfwrunscom

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Beginners We Have Your Resolution Solution

Electric Run - DallasSaturday January 19 2013

RACE WEBSITE

The Grafitti Run - San AntonioSaturday January 27 2013

RACE WEBSITE

The Grafitti Run - Fort WorthSaturday February 2 2013

RACE WEBSITE

NBA All-Star FITSaturday February 16 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Go from New Yearrsquos Hangover to Couch to 5K to Half Marathonf yoursquove never done a 5K before now is the time Wersquore not kidding The champagne bottle is empty the party horns are quiet and now itrsquos just you and 2013 alone

on the couchWell how would you like to move from the couch to the

finish line of your very first 5KHerersquos where it gets good for you we can help We have implemented plenty of successful 101 Walk

Run training plans through our DFWRUNS Corporate Recess programs to know that you can complete this distance by alternating between walking and running

Mind you we wouldnrsquot advise jumping off the couch and firing all cylinders for 5 kilometers straight We advocate baby steps So baby step one show up

On February 23 (thatrsquos just a few weeks away) yoursquoll get a chance to do just that The Form Follows Fitness 5K will attract experienced speedsters as well as

hundreds of first-time joggers and walkers just like youWhen you get there look around and take in everything

you see and hear Check out the gear worn throughout

the crowd Feel the adrenaline and shake the ldquobut Irsquove never done a 5K beforerdquo jitters Step up to the starting line and walk as much as you want to Enjoy the scenery as you move past some of Dallasrsquo most iconic buildings and landmarks Then when you hit the finish line we promise yoursquoll be flying high all day long

Having already gotten a taste of your first 5K the second will come a little easier mdash and yoursquoll have some more time to get used to your new routine turn your workout schedule into a calendar of days you look most forward to and properly safely build up your fitness level

On April 21 the Central Market Thrill of the Grill 5K will fire up the starting line for itrsquos fourth year This time yoursquoll be the one firing up the finish line

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ldquoldquoA handy tip forrace day mdash write your first 5K finish time on the back of your hand with a sharpie Above it write you new 5K time goal Lastly BELIEVE ITrdquo

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If yoursquore looking for a variety of 5K training plans check out Hal Higdonrsquos website at wwwhalhigdoncom You can either start with walking or jogging depending on your current level of health and fitness

Most importantly make sure you commit to keeping your new yearrsquos resolution right now by registering for both races

A handy tip for race day mdash write your first 5K finish time on the back of your hand with a sharpie Above it write you new 5K time goal Lastly BELIEVE IT

Once you hit your goal itrsquoll be time to celebrate

Although it is not clearly stated on many training programs there is certainly a block on the schedule somewhere calling for another celebratory toast So make sure you pop another bottle of champagne or at least an Ugly Pug and celebrate Come share your victory with others at our monthly Rahr Social Runs (Dates to be released soon Stay tuned by liking the Rahr Oktoberfest 5K Facebook page)

Enjoy your new vigor by jumping into something new and different We donrsquot want you to forget yoursquore supposed

to be having fun So after the April showers have brought May mud jump head-first into the Gladiator RockrsquoN Run ndash DFW where yoursquoll be moving from one insane obstacle to the next Then be prepared because DFWRUNS always throws down something crazy on National Running Day ndash coming Wednesday June 5 2013

But like any great New Yearrsquos Eve party all good things must end before we get too wild At the end of June you will begin the 12 week countdown to your half

marathon mdash the Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon on September 22 2013

Again Hal Higdon offers two different novice half marathon programs as well as an intermediate advanced or walk version to choose from There are also a lot of very helpful smartphone apps out there so spend some time exploring until you settle on the plan that fits you as well as that pair of jeans yoursquore going to rock this year

Form Follows Fitness 5KSaturday February 23 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Hero Rush ndash Central TexasSaturday March 2 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Hero Rush ndash North TexasSaturday April 6 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Central Market Thrill of the GrillSaturday April 20 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Wersquore already making preparations for the big racehellip shouldnrsquot you be too On your mark 214-DFWRUNS (339-7867)

Look Who Gets the Reboundn February 16 the NBA All-Star FIT Run Walk amp Dribble will be on the fastbreak to the finish line bringing NBA and WNBA Legends and mascots with it to Discovery

Green park in HoustonThe race will also include an NBAWNBA FIT Warm Up a

kids fun run amp dribble an incredible 5K course live music and interactive games Fans and rivals can all come together and lift the ball over their shoulders at our finisherrsquos area all while lifting the spirits of our US Troops and their families

For every person that registers for the 1K walk or 5K run $5 goes directly to the United Service Organization Houston (USO) The USO is a private non-profit non-governmental organization which has provided support to thousands upon thousands of service men women and their family members since 1941

The support and services they give range from send-off and welcome home events to their United Through Readingreg program an opportunity for deployed service members to record and send their children bedtime stories on DVDs

Just imagine what we can make possible by rallying our kids and grandparents to come out for this healthy event To learn more about who your registration fee helps visit the wwwusoorg

If you are one of the first 2000 people to sign up your 1K or 5K registration just might get you a free ticket to the NBA All-Star Jam Session Additionally everyone who registers is entered to win two tickets to the 2013 NBA All-Star Game Visit the website for contest rules

The shot clock is ticking Visit wwwnbarunwalkdribblecomndash Cherilyn Wilson

NBA All-Star Fit Walk Run amp Dribble Names USO as Beneficiary

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Jeremy Paster GPCCSaturday May 11 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Run Drenched - Phoenix Saturday May 18 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Run Drenched - Dallas Saturday May 25 2013

RACE WEBSITE

Patriot Half MarathonMonday May 27 2013

RACE WEBSITE

BENEFITTING

HOUSTON

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BENEFITTING

Go with us

ach new year brings new adventures exciting changes

and new challenges It is a time when many resolve to take on a new form You are nearly two weeks in Are you even on course

How about following our course Wersquove designed a 31 mile one sure to form your good tness habits for 2013

The Form Follows Fitness 5K will take place on February 23 and will benefit the Dallas Center For Architecture The DCFA helps to enrich our city through their exhibitions monthly film series and other special programs They also support architecture students at the high school and university level with more than $10000 in scholarships and traveling fellowships annually We love working with the DCFA for all these reasons PLUS the fact they too love to get moving

DID YOU KNOW

The first or third Saturday of each month you can go for a 90-minute walking tour led by a trained tour guide They will get you out and active while learning about buildings from the 1890rsquos to the present day right here in your city Explore the architectural detail of the Artrsquos District as well as the institutions individuals and visionaries who are a part of this fascinating story

Or choose the Main Street Walking Tour on the second or fourth Saturday of each month which includes the Adolphus Hotel the Magnolia Building the Statler Hilton and the Wilson

Building Along the way yoursquoll take a look at examples of Beaux Art Art Deco Post-Modernist Renaissance Revival and Victorian designhellipand how they were adapted specifically for a rapidly-growing metropolis

Tours begin at 10am but you must first reserve your spot at wwwdallasdcfacom

THEN join us on our running tour of Dallas and aid in the education of the power of design

Last year DFWRUNS and Dallas Center For Architecture constructed a 5K course which showcased some of the cityrsquos most impressive structural landmarks This yearrsquos new route will be unique as the Dallas skyline This is your chance to walk jog or win the first of many races on your list this year There are no rules against moving too slow or speeding too fast just as long as your buttress is moving (But please no running with protractors)

This February while you gaze out at that romantic skyline and fanaticize about the new fit form you or your sweetheart are working toward consider giving ldquoHis and Hersrdquo registrations for Valentinersquos Day Show him or her how you are proactively planning to do more together as a couple this year

Turn Those Buns into a Buttress of SteelThe Form Follows Fitness 5K is a Running Tour of Dallas

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id you freeze your tookus off on your run this morning Well remove that reflective fleece headband and lend us your ears We want to

remind you of the humid 75 degree race you just did in Dallas a mere month ago and that sweltering 90 degree training run you returned home from before the sun was even upmdashyour shorts and tank just drenched with sweat

It may only be January but some cities like Dallas Phoenix and LA donrsquot gracefully change seasons so shouldnrsquot you mentally prepare now for the months yoursquoll soon run drenched

Doesnrsquot sound fun Well wersquore going to change that Grab your friends choose your water weapon and get ready for a 5k water adventure Our newest client splashes down in 9 cities this summer

WHAT IS DRENCHEDWhether you are young

old slow or fast everyone has found memories of hot summers where the best way to cool off was a friendly spray of the hose a ice cold bucket of water strategically poured over a friends head water balloons being frantically filled and thrown and water guns being brought out to battle

Drenched is all about bringing everything you loved about those lazy summers back an event where you can have fun with your friends and get healthy in the process This 31 mile stretch of coolness allows your friends and family to participate even if theyrsquore not running These so-called loved ones may be the cool dudes spraying you with water guns or bombing you with balloons while you dive for the slip nrsquo slide on the

course (Visit RunDrenchedcom for more details on how they can be part of your experience)

After the race we wonrsquot throw a post-race party with only granola bars and port-o-johns We call it a Post Race Festival Therersquos no better way to finish your 2013 Run Drenched 5k then to jump from a 3 story freefall tower We are excited to announce our partnership with US Airbag whorsquoll be at there with a

massive 50X50 stunt inflatable landing zone series So whatrsquos it like to freefall 30 feet WATCH HERE

If watching that video doesnrsquot make you start sweating then be sure to LIKE Drenched on Facebook and warm up to the idea by following the outrageous posts sure to convince you this will be the best summer of your life Donrsquot be left out to dry

DRun DrenchedThe Coolest Run Yoursquoll Have this Summer By Cherilyn Wilson

REGISTER NOW

Doc in the Box By Holly Johnson MD

FIND A PCP MAKE A RESOLUTION AND USE THE FORCE

eady to race into the new year I think one of my six-year-old patients is ready As he scrambled up on the exam table so I could look in his ears I

asked him if he was making any New Yearrsquos resolutions He asked me ldquoWhatrsquos a res-lootionrdquo

I told him it was a commitment or a promise to do something to make the world a better or healthier place ldquoFor example some people commit to eating healthier helping others or sharing more special times togetherrdquo I explained

He replied ldquoOh I get it Itrsquoll be my res-lootion to teach my baby brother how to play Star Warsrdquo

Reenacting the destruction of the Death Star may not be on top of our adult list of resolutions but what should be How about resolving to get in shape run a marathon destroy evil with good and to finally find a family doctor who understands that you donrsquot have to be sick to get better How do you choose a family doctor and why do you need one

Having a primary care physician (PCP) is important for many reasons Family physicians pediatricians and internal medicine physicians (or internists) are all considered PCPs The main functions of a PCP are to provide preventative healthcare to diagnose and treat common medical illnesses and to teach healthy lifestyles so you can live your best and longest lifendashhopefully to a healthy 100 A PCP will also make referrals for specialty care when necessary

Now that you know a short list of things your new doc can do how do you choose a PCP You can either allow your insurance company to randomly choose for you or you can choose your own from a list your insurance carrier provides Recommendations from friends and family can also be helpful The first question to ask a physicianrsquos office is ldquoIs the doc is taking appointments for new patientsrdquo The second question is ldquoDo you (still) take my insurancerdquo If you get two ldquoYesesrdquo the Force is with you so far

When choosing a PCP make sure heshe graduated from an accredited medical school and residency and that heshe is board certified (Donrsquot get me wrong there are plenty of board-eligible providers out there who are excellent caring and compassionate but some others are not board certified for a reasonCatch my drift)

Not to get all Zen on you but next you need to know what you want out of your doctor Do you prefer a male or female doc Do they need to be a Baylor grad or will any accredited medical school be okay with you Do you want a young physician who might be on the cutting edge of technology and fast with hand-held digital media or do you prefer an older generation who will have more experience Is it important to you to have a PCP who has a certain specialty area of interest such as sports medicine womenrsquos health or alternative medicine Would you like a provider who focuses on disease treatment or on disease prevention

When choosing a PCP consider the office hours and location the friendliness of the office staff and how long it takes for someone to give you a call back if you have to leave a message How easy is it to get your questions answered and to communicate with your doctorndashwill you get a call back from the staff or do they have email If you get admitted to the hospital which hospital is your doctor affiliated with and who will care for you if heaven forbid you are admitted Find out what other patients or staff members have to say about the doctor too

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You can often set up a ldquomeet and greetrdquo appointment to meet your physician (without even having a problem or concern) Bring in your list of questions to your first visit You want to make sure you and your new PCP are a good match Ask your questions and see how the doc responds If the doc seems uncomfortable or makes you feel uncomfortable is answering his cell phone in the middle of your visit seems distracted or doesnrsquot even sit down during your visit it may not be the doc for you Look for nonverbal clues to gauge the docrsquos interest in you Is there good eye contact Does he introduce himself shake your hand and call you by your name Does she lean forward and engage in the visit Find out how involved you will be in making decisions for your care A good doc will perform a thorough physical then tell you what she sees as she is looking and listening A good physician will also explain any tests he wants to do and then explain all of the results as well Your family physician should not be intimidating or defensive and should enjoy hisher patients We took an oath to help you to teach you and to encourage you to make the best decisions for your well-being We are part of your personal Jedi Council and use the Force for good

There is a family doctor out there for everyone Give yourself a gift of health in 2013 Find a personal PCP and learn how to prevent illness and injury to live to a healthy 100 Make some other New Year res-lootions and keep some of the old And as always put on your stormtrooper boots and sign up for some galactic races this Happy New Year

Please Note The info in this article is not a substitute for medical advice from your own PCP you should always discuss any health decisions and blood test results with your own doc Dr Johnson and DFWRUNS are not liable for temptations toward the Dark Side or helping you find your way out of a droid factory

December amp January Birthdays will Bandit the popular Wednesday night Social Run with Run On on January 16 Anyone and everyone is welcome to come run with us and the Run On staff so bring your friends If you have signed up as one of our DFWRUNS Birthday Bandits and are celebrating your December or January birthday we have a gift for you Donrsquot be late The run departs at 630pm so arrive by 615pm to check in with us We have a limited number of free race entries to the Form Follows Fitness 5K (in Dallas on February 24) to give our December and January babies Come out and party with us at 5400 Mockingbird Lane

SIGN UP FOR BIRTHDAY BANDITS

SOMETHING OLD amp SOMETHING NEWBirthday Bandits Running Into 2013

hanksgiving is always an occasion for food family and friends It was no different this past year as my wife

Lisa and I shuttled down to San Antonio for a feast of epic proportions with her family

But as is custom with such scrumptious delicious occasions I was left feeling as though I had eaten half the state of Texas I know I know Irsquom a skinny lanky dude so I donrsquot have any room to talk Still I poked prodded cajoled and bribed convinced my wife her sister and her brother George to join me for a brisk run down the world-famous San Antonio RiverWalk and Mission Trails

For those of you who havenrsquot visited either suffice to say that San Antonio has done a first-class job accommodating both to runners walkers and cyclists

The Mission Trails take you on a sixteen-mile tour of 18th century Spanish-Colonial Texas Along the way there are five mission churches you can visit Each church was established and settled by Spanish colonists mdash specifically Franciscan monks mdash during the 18th century The trail begins at Mision Espada and ends at a place many of you know as the Alamo originally Mision San Antonio de Valero

The RiverWalk is a small but beautiful five-mile strip of walkway that follows the San Antonio River through downtown Yoursquove got shops hotels restaurants bars nightclubs ndash you name it theyrsquove got it

Friday the four of us were treated to a gorgeous day and much needed exercise after stuffing ourselves with stuffing and somehow overcoming the lingering food coma effects I ran while George followed on his bike My wife and her sister carved their own runningwalking path as well

The experience was so good we had to have another So George and I went again on Saturday With George biking and me running we set out and visited two missions ndash Concepcion and San Jose

In all we logged about 12 miles round trip for both days Just enough to make room in the tummy for dessert

JAUNT JUNKIEBy Seth Gonzales

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n Christmas Eve I fought a lady for the last two bundles of asparagus

Howrsquos that for Christmas spirit My promise to arrive at my mother-in-laws house with a green vegetable contribution to her Christmas feast had me in the grocery store just hours before closing A mere polite gesture which ultimately forced New Yearrsquos resolution number one Stop Procrastinating

By 1140am on Christmas Eve every single green bean was already stuffed in someone elsersquos drippy casserole sprinkled with Frenchrsquos onions and tucked neatly under its foil blankie for the night But not mine I shuffled through the third grocery store past the last produce shelf minus all green beans before finally spotting a bin labeled ldquoAsparagusrdquo

Two bundles of green stalks stood alone just below the gaze of the approaching contender Her petite little frame moved toward them and her scrawny arm

stretched out with unnatural length as she opened her claws All my speedwork at the track paid off in one mad dart as I scooped up the baby spears and met her stunned gape just 3 inches from my nose She looked down at the glorious acquisition in my hands but I kept my eyes fixed on hers I could hear her little plastic produce baggie rustling She looked at me and held the empty sac up to my face and thatrsquos when her will appeared much larger than her build

She not-so-politely said ldquoExcuse merdquo before telling me these were her asparagus I not-so-politely used the words ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo as I made it quite obvious that they were not I tried to walk away but our confrontation apparently caught the attention of the store manager who very politely asked if there was anything he could do to help Soon the entire reason this other womanrsquos family would be without B-vitamins at her dinner table and why mine

would be deprived of the all-American traditional Campbellrsquos mushroom soup concoction was because that store manager had failed to efficiently stocked his inventory

What does all this have to do with running The point here is more than being awesome enough to sprint to the asparagus and clutch it like a relay baton The true matter I was inspired to address is the increased number of complaints filed by consumers during those last busy holiday weeks each year After I calmed down and was able to think clearly (post apple pie and red wine the following night) I reflected on

my last-minute grocery incident It got me thinking about the stress of shoppers who waited in long lines which

Holiday Shoppers Can Be MeanBut Runners Always Have Something Nice to Say

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spread over to the store clerks frustrated over multiple complaints throughout elongated shifts The post office was blamed for late packages airline stewards were blamed for the weather and my landscaper even had a customer demand the change out of a holiday bulb on their rooftop because there were one too many green ones

By the end of each year when we resolve in various ways ldquoto become a better personrdquo have our complaints overruneth our bucket of warm fuzzies Have the nasty things wersquove said to the single-mom working the phones in the customer service department really improved our way of life (Personally I found that when I am kind to the person on the phone they go even further to give me extra little bonuses and credits causing me to do business with them repeatedly) I know I can prevent future stress by making procrastination a thing of 2012 but I also plan to file more compliments and less complaints in 2013

As it pertains to running and other active lifestyle events this effects YOU As you know on race day streets may need to be blocked or closed finish line music may be loud the smell of sweat may pollute the air or endorphins may flood an entire community park DFWRUNS manages events around the country so we frequently work with numerous city officials Unfortunately agreeing on the optimal race experience can be difficult due to the enormous amount of complaints they receive from citizens and businesses about such alterations in the vicinity of the event site DFWRUNS is committed to designing new and interesting courses as well as engaging with local businesses to generating

benefits for charities and to improving the quality of life for all citizens through the active lifestyle We know that as an active person you understand all the positives but the cities are not always willing to listen This is why we are asking your help in 2013 If you recall we shut down the COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT last year We invite you to visit our COMPLIMENTS DEPARTMENT and help us be proactive by filling out this form after every race even it if it is not one DFWRUNS markets or manages This year letrsquos make things bigger and badder than your mammarsquos worn-out green-bean casserole

Visit dfwrunscomcompliments so we can design your 2013 event complete with bragging rights

REACH OUTLearn how DFWRUNS can help grow your brand or event Contact us today

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While us old folks know that Abbey Road was the incredible 1969 album by the Beatles some of the younger generation may wish wersquod shed some light on our own column title Well Here Comes the Sun Wersquove Come Together with this incredible 12 year old aspiring writer and runner named Abigail Werner and have had the fun privilege of following her on her journey as she grows and travels both these avenues And yes she always stays safe out on the roads by crossing in the crosswalks (You older folks get it)

Abby is currently a sixth grader whose interest in writing started back in the first grade Until 2012 most of her time outside of school was spent swimming competitively at Mansfield Aquatic Club At age 12 Abby decided to better prepare for Track amp Field by moving her training over to the asphalt She ran her own column in On Your Left throughout the year and we hope our readers enjoyed following her progress as she detailed her personal running experiences and highlighted many of our 2012 races This year shersquos still on fire Watch for her reviews this year as she participates in events including the Central Market Thrill of the Grill 5K Other races in Abbyrsquos sights are the Electric Run Graffiti Run and the Form Follows Fitness 5K Shersquos really planning to cover some ground in 2013 NOW LOOK WHO ELSE IS COVERING ABBY

Be sure to grab the February Tarrant County issue of Youth Sports Today magazine to read more about Abby and her many talents Thanks to our friends at YST for partnering with us on our mission to encourage families to be active together and for continuing to sponsor ABBY ROAD

Good healthy habits are instilled at a young age and thatrsquos why Youth Sports Today magazine has been strengthening our local communities for 16 years by highlighting individual youth athletes students and their families who encourage healthy lifestyles and strong values In addition this free magazine outlines sporting events such as games tournaments clinics and camps as well as related venue listings in your area Find the publication tailored to your community in Coppell Las Colinas Valley Ranch Tarrant County Southlake Grapevine Keller Collin County Denton County N Irving and Carrollton And theyrsquove kicked off the new year with a new website Be sure to check it out at wwwyouthsportstodaycom

PLAY LEAD SUCCEEDKeep track of Abby each month as she grows in her running Watch for her reviews of UPCOMING DFWRUNS EVENTS in forthcoming issues of On Your Left

ABBY ROADGET TO KNOW ABBY WERNER By Cherilyn Wilson

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