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HEALTH
James Baker, Copell, Texas junior, didn't need a monitor to know his heart wasn't into his cardio routine, but a passion to exercise left him searching for a solution. Baker still has his running shoes, but they only make it as far as the Robinson Center Pool locker room. "Running is boring and repetitive; swimming allows you the ability to switch between workout." Baker says.
Americans spend billions annually in an effort to make running enjoyable. With an $80 pair of shoes, a $200 iPod and a $60 heart-rate monitor you can spend hundreds of dollars without breaking a sweat.
BETTER OPTIONS FOR BAD SITUATIONS
> If you're going to do it, be smart
Photo by Jack Rafferty
Words by jay mccurdy
against: Swimming is an exercise
alternative if you suffer from "Runner's knee."
Swimming is gentler on the body than running, and is a great option if you suffer from "Runner's Knee," a term used for disorders that cause aching pain around the kneecap.
cause aching pain around the While swimming is easier on limbs and joints, improper technique can result in injury. "Technique is everything in the water." Jane Katz, doctor of education in gerontology, says. Katz was a member of the 1964 United States synchronized swimming performance team at the Tokyo Olympics, and author of Swimming for Total Fitness.
Katz suggests beginning swimmers attend swim lessons to learn proper form. Adult swim lessons are available through the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, Lawrence Swim School and a one-credit swim class offered each semester through KU.
// JACK RAFFERTY
offered each semester in college If you want a new exercise routine, or suffer from a knee or ankle injury, the Robinson Center Pool is open seven days a week.
THAT'S DISGUSTING // DUST MITES
> Dude...gross.
When you drift off to dreamland tonight, odds are you won't be the only one in your bed — and it won't be because you just got lucky. Thousands of dust mites could be crawling around your pillows and mattress, feeding on your dead skin cells as you catch some Z's. Not only is this pretty unsettling — it can also be hazardous to your health.
Roxana Voica, an allergist at the Topeka Allergy and Asthma Clinic, says studies show that 98 percent of Kansas households contain dust mites — microscopic eight-legged creatures that like to call bedding and furniture their home, sweet home.
For some, dust mites cause an allergic reaction similar to pollen, so a runny nose, sneezing attacks, nasal congestion and cough are all common symptoms. These
symptoms can be annoying, but dust mites also can cause more serious reactions among some individuals. Voica says dust mites can also complicate asthma, causing shortness of breath, wheezing and the potential for asthma attacks. Dust mites also can cause eczema to become more severe.
Photo by Justine Patton
Creepy crawlers: Dust mites like to cling to bedding and aggravate allergies and asthma
Luckily, getting rid of these creepy, crawl critters can be pretty easy. Leanna Wiley, Overland Park senior, says she doesn't really worry about dust mites because she washes her sheets regularly. "They're clean, so hopefully there's some kind of buffer in that," she says.
That's exactly what Voica recommends. Dust mites cannot survive in temperatures above 140 F, so individuals should wash all bedding in hot water every 10 days. People should also dust and vacuum frequently to remove dust mites from the environment. More drastic measures include purchasing mite-proof mattress encasings and removing all carpet.
So, in a few simple steps, you can say "buhbye" to these pesky, unwanted bed-mates and "hello" to an insect-free slumber.
// JUSTINE PATTUN
Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson encourages her players during the game Wednesday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game against Wichita State 79-58.
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Sophomore forward Carolyn Davis puts up a basket against Wichita State forward Michelle Price during the 2nd half of Jayhawks' opening WNIT matchup against the Shockers Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. Davis put up a total of 33 total points against Wichita State.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Jayhawks focus on staying loose, yet remaining serious
BY TIM DWYER
tdwyer@kansan.com
twitter.com/udkbasketball
When the Jayhawks entered their locker room for practice Tuesday, there was a Sports Illustrated posted in each of their lockers. It wasn't the 2011 tournament preview, which in the Midwest will feature Marcus Morris on the cover. It was from last year, with a diminutive Northern Iowa guard named Ali Farokhmanesh letting out an ecstatic yell after hitting an infamous three.
moves three.
"One of my coaches asked me if we should remind our guys and I said, "Yeah, remind them," coach Bill Self said. "I'm sure they all read that."
that lesson was a hard one, but it's now been learned. After last
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Coach Bill Self argues with a game about a call in the first half Thursday. Kansas will play its first NCAA tournament game Friday at 5:50 p.m. in Fusia, Okla.
SEE MEN'S BASKETBALL ON PAGE 8A
COMMENTARY
NCAA Tournament tips to ensure a successful bracket
some ups of watching the game Go ahead and put Kansas in the Final Four. Not that many Jayhawk fans needed the extra support, but Kansas' path to the Final Four in Houston is the easiest of the four No. 1 seeds.
If you don't plan on filling out an NCAA tournament bracket, read no further. For the other 99 percent of the population, here are some tips for winning some cash
*12th seed Richmond, the Spiders won 27 games, captured the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship, and get a favorable matchup against Vanderbilt in the first round.
At least one double-digit seed makes the Sweet 16 every year. This year, look for these teams to possibly achieve the feat:
- 12th seed Utah State — The Aggies were under-seeded here at 12. Many bracket projections had them as an 8 or 9 seed, so beating Kansas State shouldn't shock anyone.
BY KORY CARPENTER
kcarpenter@kansan.com
Bracket competitors should also be wary of Duke. Last year's champion is a No. 1 seed once again, but they landed in the West bracket this year, with regionals played in Anaheim, California. A potential Sweet 16 matchup with Arizona or Texas won't be fun, as either team
- 13th seed Belmont — The Bruins are an experienced team with 30 wins on the year. And with playing Wisconsin in the first round — whose slow tempo would make James Naismith proud — an early Belmont lead would make a Wisconsin comeback tough.
could take down the Blue Devils. If they advance to the regional final, they face a potential road game with 2-seed San Diego State, whose campus is just a short drive down 1-5 from Anaheim.
Jump off the Jimmer bandwagon. BYU's All-American Jimmer Fredet has wowed audiences all season, getting 28 points per game. However, since the season-ending suspension to forward Brandon Davies two weeks ago, BYU has been blown out by New Mexico, struggled to beat TCU, and lost handily to San Diego State. The Cougars were given a 3-seed, but St. Johns should take care of them in the second round.
Don't put all four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four. It's only happened once — in 2008 — and it won't happen this year. Kansas and Ohio State should make the trip to Houston, but Pittsburgh and Duke won't survive their regionals.
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- Edited by Brittany Nelson