Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - May 2012

Compass Chiropractic May, 2012 E-Newsletter

MS Society Cruise the Cornfields Fundraiser

Our office will be raising money for the MS Society for the next three months. We chose to raise money to support MS research and patients because family members of our staff have had MS. Also, we provide care for patients who are dealing with this and have seen how devastating it can be.


A goal has been set to raise at least $1,500 to go toward the MS Society. Any new patient who donates $50 or more to the Dr. Krohse’s Cruise the Cornfields fund will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and table massage up to $300 value).

Additionally, we would love to have friends and patients of Compass Chiropractic join us on the Cruise the Cornfields ride on June 23-24. Contact Dr. Krohse if you’re interested in more info on joining our team.

Call (515) 309-1217 to schedule an appointment!
 
Thank you for Supporting the Run to Cure Cancer!

With contributions from Compass Chiropractic patients, we raised $1,100 for the Run to Cure Cancer.  Follow Steve’s progress as he starts his run Memorial Day Weekend at the Navy Pier in Chicago, donate to his cause, and share this with your friends!


 

In 2012 local ultra-runner and new Team Compass Chiropractic member Steve Cannon will again Run To Cure Cancer.  The run will raise awareness, money and HOPE for The Lance Armstrong Foundation and all those fighting cancer.  Last year, Steve ran 11 consecutive marathons to cross Iowa by foot.  This year, Steve is attempting to be the first person to RUN around Lake Michigan. Take time to learn more at his site, get involved, and then share it with everyone!!  WHAT YOU DO TODAY CHANGES SOMEONE'S TOMORROW.



Jeanne recommends a FREE LUNCH!!!

Dr. Krohse & I offer a program where we gladly bring lunch into you and all of your coworkers for free!!!  We have a Lunch & Learn presentation that is educational in nature and lasts about 20-25 minutes.  It not only helps teach you how to keep your spine “healthy and happy” at your workplace, but Dr. Krohse also teaches you stretches and exercises to prevent neck and back pain.  As an added bonus we provide lunch from Granite City or Biaggi’s for all who attend.  It’s a win-win opportunity!! Please have the Wellness Committee person or yourself contact:  Jeanne @ 309-1217 to get your date reserved now!  (Tues & Thurs are preferred, but not exclusive) You can also request an info packet to be emailed from Jeanne at: compassca@gmail.com.  I look forward to hearing from you soon!!


Sandy recommends local Farmers’ Markets!


With an early spring and May approaching, it's farmers' market season.  I never met a fruit and veggie stand I didn't like and I could munch on freshly popped kettle corn 24/7.  In the next next few weeks, farmers' markets will be popping up all over Central Iowa and throughout the state.  We are fortunate to have access to some of the very finest locally grown produce.  The following is a list, as I know it, of local Des Moines area farmers' markets:

West Des Moines Locations
Valley Junction**       Thursdays                
West Glen Town Ctr     Wednesdays          
 
Des Moines Locations
Downtown                    Saturdays                   
Drake Area                  Wednesdays             
Beaverdale Area           Tuesdays                 
Pleasant Hill                 Fridays                      
East Side                     Tuesdays                 
Southridge Mall             Mondays                 
 
Other Central Iowa Locations
Waukee**                    Wednesdays              
Johnston                      Tuesdays                  
Ankeny                        Saturdays                  
Adel                             Tuesdays       

**Stop by and say hello at the Compass Chiropractic booth at the Waukee Farmers Market on Wednesdays and the Valley Junction Farmers Market every Thursday evening.

Peter recommends Jazz by Toni Morrison

For the month of May, I would have to recommend reading Jazz by Toni Morrison. Jazz is a fictional novel set in the mid to early twentieth century, and involves individual characters all being tied to the outcome of the story. I had to read this as a part of my Literature class I took this spring and was taught that a novel does not need a Freytags Pyramid to be an exciting novel. Freytags Pyramid is used to describe a novel, where a plot starts off with inciting actions, caps off with a climatic event, then ends with falling actions to an end. In Jazz, Toni Morrison uses a typical jazz composition to structure the book. In a jazz song you have a band with different instruments playing their solo, and telling their own story with their part. Similarly in this novel, you have characters introduced, telling you how they are involved with the story and then ending with all of them coming together. It is a quick and easy read, and if you like jazz music, then you are sure to enjoy this book and understand the underlying narrative of the story.

Dr. Krohse recommends Fitness Sports

Anyone who loves (or even likes) running in Iowa should really head to Fitness Sports, give Steve Bobenhouse a hug, and then buy some shoes.  In my opinion, no other single person has done more for running in Iowa.  Steve and Fitness Sports host the most comprehensive list of Iowa endurance events, organize races, and provide water stops for Saturday morning group training runs.  Their attitude of “supporting the sport” is incredible.  Steve also takes great pride in staffing his amazing store with experts!  He keeps up to date with the running trends and carries the latest and greatest advances in running technology.

Lately, I’ve been reminded of how important it is to shop local.  I love being able to tell a patient who needs a pair of running or walking shoes to head over to Fitness Sports.  I feel confident that the experts there will help them find the right shoes.  However, if Central Iowans don’t actually buy the shoe from the experts, awesome companies like Fitness Sports will struggle.  Please don’t let this happen.  Support your local experts who have provided so many great opportunities for us to do what we love!

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Tom Laughead and Bike World

Cyclists all over the world know Des Moines as the capital of the “RAGBRAI state”.  Des Moines has an amazing paved trail system and numerous bicycle-friendly restaurant/bars. No Central Iowan should be without a decent bike.  When you need to pick out a bike or upgrade your current trusty steed, my recommended bike expert is Tom Laughead over at Bike World.  Bike World has multiple stores, and their entire team has always provided stellar service.  However, Tom can usually be found at the store on Douglas.  This whole company is great and is also an excellent example of a store that supports the sport. For supporting RAGBRAI teams and providing bikes for the Dream Team, Bike World deserves your support.



Dr. Krohse on the Second Annual Des Moines Tweed Ride

Calendar

1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge

2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services (exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge

Monday, May 7, 2012

Railroad Tunnel Trail to Hoover Dam Run Review - Running Las Vegas

Railroad Tunnel Trail to Hoover Dam Run Review - Running Las Vegas

While in Las Vegas for some continuing education, I needed to get two runs in as a part of my training plan from Run Faster from 5k to Marathon.  My first run took me to the west side of Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon.  I stayed on the main 13 mile paid loop for the 8 mile out and back run and learned quickly that I was not doing enough hill work back in Des Moines.  The run was shortly before sunset and was beautiful and very challenging.  The first four miles were almost entirely uphill.  The return down was a different type of stress as I tried to coast down without letting my body pound much.

By Sunday, I'd researched other best runs around Las Vegas and decided I should head to the visitor center west of the Hoover Dam.  I hoped to run the Railroad Tunnels Trail but was concerned that it might be too rough to do an intense run on.  In that case I figured I could just hop on the paved River Mountains Loop Trail and run up the west shore of Lake Mead.  However, the Tunnel Trail was finely crushed gravel with just scattered golf ball sized rocks so was fine for my run.  Different online reviews of the trail gave different lengths.  I needed 10 miles total.  I took off and enjoyed the flat trail and great scenery.  Check the linked Runkeeper log to see pictures along the trail.  Ultimately, I made it across the Dam and enjoyed seeing the huge new bridge down river.  I wound my way up the road to the east of the dam and was thrilled to find that I hit 5 miles right at the end of the road.  It's more satisfying when runs have a  sense of completion.  The run back called for moderate intensity during the last 30 minutes and I enjoyed a tailwind that made it more rewarding to crank up the intensity.

I highly recommend a run on the Railroad Tunnels Trail and Hoover Dam on your next visit to Las Vegas!


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