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Ton of Fun is Back for 2017

January 4, 2017 by Seb Frey

Fleet Feet’s Annual Tons of Fun Training Program

Get fit, have fun, lose weight! Ton of Fun is Back for 2017, and you can’t miss with Fleet Feet Sport’s 4th annual Weight Loss & Wellness Challenge. This year, it’s starting January 9th and runs through February 27th.

Who is this for? Anyone who needs or wants to lose weight, improve their health and do it with other members of your Aptos community. The Ton of Fun program has increased the health and wellness of over 100 people each year who have collectively lost over 2,000 pounds since Ton of Fun began. That’s over ONE TON!!

The program is about much more than exercise, though – it really is all about health and wellness. The program includes weekly coaching clinics led by their team of coaches:

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Teresa Barsanti
Fitness Coach Doug Barsanti
Wellness Coaching with Dr. Gold Jacques-Maynes
Running & Tri coach Melani Amaris

The program also includes:

Weekly online coaching sessions through our private Facebook group
Weekly walks to keep you moving and connected
Private weigh-ins at Fleet Feet Sports Aptos using our exclusive Running Affair App and our medical grade scales up to 400 lbs.
2 free months of ReInvention Notebook — the online resource for fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle advice

This year, they are holding two sessions each day – section 1 starts is from 6:00 to 6:45, and Section 2 is from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM (with weigh-ins starting 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the session). Due to high demand for this program and limited space, each Section is strictly limited to 60 people. – so register now!

Click Here to Register for Ton of Fun Section 1 (6:00-6:45 PM)

Click Here to register for Ton of Fun Section 2 (6:45-7:30 PM)

Seascape Village Fitness

May 25, 2016 by Seb Frey

Seascape Village Fitness is a family-owned and operated business located in the Seascape Village Shopping Center. This is not your typical gym or health club; rather, they are dedicated towards helping you identify and pursue your own personal path to a sustainable fitness regimen. They emphasize a team approach to help motivate you to regain and maintain an active and productive lifestyle. They were honored in 2014 to receive the Good Times Magazine award for being the best fitness club in Aptos.

They offer a range of training plans, including personal one-on-one fitness training, semi-private personal training, weekly group team training, nutrition and weight loss support program, massage therapy, physical therapy, and much more! These folks are here to help you with the personal support you will need to reach your fitness goals; you won’t be left to wonder what you should be doing to get there.

The business is run by Jim and Kathy Tucker, along with their daughter Erin and a team of dedicated health and fitness professionals. If you’re looking for a way to get healthy and fit – and stay that way – stop on by and check them out. They do offer a trial membership so you can get an idea of what they have to offer without a long-term commitment.

Seascape Village Fitness

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Aptos Post Office Jumps is Seeking a New Location

January 24, 2015 by Seb Frey

Although there has been little word from the developer, it seems that the Aptos Village Redevelopment project will be moving forward in 2015. Because of this, the world-famous Aptos Post Office Jumps is seeking a new location, as the jumps are slated to be officially closed on February 17.

The search for a new location is being led by the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz, who have created a new web site, postofficejumps.org, to help coordinate the search.

The ideal site will comprise of 1-2 acres of gently sloping land, with easy access and some space for vehicle parking. If the site were large enough, beginner and intermediate jump lines could be included, and perhaps a pump track for very young children.

Finding a replacement site that meets this criteria will be very challenging in land-starved Santa Cruz county, and will likely require the cooperation of neighbors, property owners, and several county and/or city government agencies. If you can help in any way, please send an email to sendit@postofficejumps.org.

Starting 2015 On the Right Foot in Aptos

December 31, 2014 by Seb Frey

Happy New Year 2015 — Planning to make 2015 a very Happy New Year

I’ve been working on Aptos Community News for over a year now, in part because I want to help make Aptos an even better place tomorrow than it is today. And in that spirit, I plan on starting 2015 on the right foot in Aptos. I’m going to improve our community starting with me, which is the only thing I am 100% in control of.

The good news is, I won’t be alone in this. Thousands of folks in the community are looking back on 2014, and looking forward to 2015 and thinking about what they can do better in the new year. I have a very long list of ways that I can personally improve, but as I get older, one thing that becomes increasingly important is maintaining my health.

And that’s why my eyes opened wider when I saw that the good folks at Fleet Feet Sports in Aptos are organizing Tons of Fun 2015, which is a community-based health and weight loss challenge. When striving towards any goal, it’s often more effective not to go it alone, and to at least have some kind of accountability partner…and maybe meet some like-minded, health-conscious Aptosians to boot.

I spoke with Tina Coillot who is one of the owners of Fleet Feet Sports, and put up a recording of our conversation on the Real Santa Cruz Podcasat. You can listen to the interview here:

Interview with Tina Coillot of Fleet Feet Sports

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It’s refreshing to talk to someone who truly has a passion for what they do – and I think you can really get a sense of that from my interview with Tina. I get the feeling that she really enjoys being part of our community and making the folks who live here healthier – and happier.

The interview is around 40 minutes long, so you might want to just subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or Stitcher and listen to it in your car, on your morning walk, at the gym, or whatever.

In the interview, we also talked about their “Couch to 5K” program – which I hadn’t heard about before we started talking. It sounds like just the ticket for me – someone who has never, ever ran (since high school anyway, and then only barely). I would love to be able to run a whole five thousand meters – so this is something I’m going to sign up for as well. In for a penny, in for a pound!

Happy New Year, Aptos! I love you. See you in 2015!

Aptos Little League Spring 2015 Registration is Open

November 25, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Aptos Little League has announced that the Aptos Little League Spring 2015 Registration is Open! Registration is open now but will close on January 22, 2015 – so there is a limited time to get your kids registered for the league. You can register by clicking on this link.

Please note the following dates as they are important:

Tryouts/Evaluations – January 17th & 18th, 2015 @ Aptos Junior High School (times TBD). Tryouts are for player ages 9-12 (age as of April 30, 2015). Read the registration section of the website for more detail.
First Annual Aptos Little League Poker Tour – January 24, 2015 @ Seascape Golf ClubHouse
Opening Day/Photo Day – March 21, 2015 @ Aptos Junior High School (times TBD)

Fall Fitness Fashion Show

November 4, 2014 by Seb Frey

Fleet Feet Sports of Aptos is putting on a fall fashion show on Saturday November 8th, 2014 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person, or $20 for two, and come with
wine, Hors d’oeuvres, raffle tickets and if you register before November 6, you’ll also get a $20 Fleet Feet GIFT CARD with registration.

Proceeds from the fashion show will go to support Fleet Feet Sports’ Adopt-an-Athlete program. This program does a lot for people in our community, including:

Funds shoes for people who can’t afford them
Training programs and race entries for veteran’s transitioning out of homelessness
Provides sports bras for women escaping a violent environment
Provides spikes and cross country flats to youth in economically disadvantaged schools
Support wounded veteran athletes with gear to increase participation in an active lifestyle

Other sponsors of the event include the Precision Wellness Center, Seascape Foods, O’Neill, The North Face, Nike, and the Bike Station in Aptos. For more information, please visit the Fleet Feet Sports web site.

Fleet Feet Sports Aptos

November 4, 2014 by Seb Frey

Locally owned and operated by Russ and Tina (Hill) Coillot, (a Soquel High graduate) since 2010, Fleet Feet Sports Aptos is located in the Rancho del Mar Shopping Center. Fleet Feet Sports in Aptos strives to be more than just a store where you shop for shoes and apparel. Fleet Feet Sports is a place in the Aptos community you can visit often because you feel comfortable there. They are a resource for all your running, walking and general fitness needs; they will support you through setbacks and challenges and will celebrate your accomplishments. They are inspired everyday by you: our community.

In fact, Fleet Feet Sports in Aptos was recognized in 2013 by competitor.com as one of the 50 best running stores in the entire USA. That’s a pretty impressive achievement given the thousands of running stores across the country. But Aptos is the best, and so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that we would have one of the best running stores in the country.

Fleet Feet Sports also works with a number of charities in the area, they work with our kids in our elementary schools to help keep them fit, and sponsor a number of running events in the area. If you run, walk, jog, or get around on two feet, this is the place you need to come and check out.

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Aptos Sports Foundation Poker Tournament October 10

September 14, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Aptos Sports Foundation is having a Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Friday, October 10 at 6:30 PM at the Seascape Resort. 100% of the tournament proceeds are to be donated to Aptos schools for sports programs, and improvements in equipment and facilities. A $150 buy-in includes a sandwich and snack buffet provided by the Seascape Resort, and a no-host bar. If you don’t play poker, sponsorships are available for $300.

The Aptos Sports Foundation is an IRS Code 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created over 30 years ago for the purpose of improving the sports facilities and programs at Aptos High School. Over the years the Foundation has donated more than $2.5M toward those improvements, helping keep kids involved in a healthy environment while instilling pride in community.

Aptos Little League Fall Registration Now Open

July 27, 2014 by Seb Frey

Got kids who love baseball? Then you should know that the Aptos Little League has opened registration for Fall Baseball. Registration is open to players ages 9-12 (age as of April 30, 2015). The fee to register is $90 and includes a cap and jersey.

Little League is an incredible opportunity for your kids to learn teamwork, get some exercise, make friends, and gain an appreciation for America’s pastime! The focus is on having fun, and no score is kept. Two games are held per week, plus additional practice. Games begin the week after Labor Day and end around Halloween.

The deadline for registration is August 22, and time flies by – so if you’re interested in having your children enroll, head on over to the Aptos Little League web site and register today!

Nisene Marks Marathon 2014

May 20, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Nisene Marks Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th 2014. The Nisene Marks Marathon first got started in 1999, and has gone on almost every year since then. It’s actually three races in one – a half marathon, a full marathon, and a 5K race. The full marathon starts at 8:00 AM, the half marathon kicks off at 8:30 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM.

The race is hosted by the Santa Cruz Host Lions Club and the Santa Cruz Track Club.