MAN RUNS FOR DEAR HEALTH.Byline: Posted by Alejandro Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander. Alejandro is also the name of these places:
Arleta resident Ramon Ra·mon , Gaston Léon 1886-1963. French bacteriologist who in 1936 discovered a method of producing toxoids, leading to the development of vaccinations against diphtheria and tetanus. Lopez, 65, has been coming to Hansen Dam Hansen Dam in Los Angeles County, California was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District in 1939 and 1940. The project is located near the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley on Tujunga Wash, about one mile below the confluence of the Big Tujunga Wash every morning for the last five years to jog. Lopez says he usually completes about eight to 10 miles, but sometimes jogs up to 13. This training is what has helped him prepare for the many marathons he has participated in. He credits his good health to jogging jogging Aerobic exercise involving running at an easy pace. Jogging (1967) by Bill Bowerman and W.E. Harris boosted jogging's popularity for fitness, weight loss, and stress relief. and stretching every morning. And because he plans on living his entire life healthy, he says he will continue to run. ``I can stay healthy ... and send doctors to hell,'' Lopez said. But he does not go it alone. He met Pacoima resident Adolfo Cortez, 56, about five months ago at Hansen Dam and the pair have been jogging partners ever since. Lopez says Cortez is a natural-born jogger, therefore he is an ideal partner. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Arleta resident Ramon Lopez, 65, stretches early Friday morning at Hansen Dam before going for a jog. Lopez has been coming to Hansen Dam every morning for five years. (2) Arleta resident Ramon Lopez, left, and his jogging partner Pacoima resident Adolfo Cortez prepare for their early morning jog at Hansen Dam. Alejandro Guzman valleynews.com |
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