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From PILOT, Page 5 you could quit the program, but The sisters are ranked 152nd in those she is close to and faith in
you couldn’t quit during a season. and 85th in the nation respectively, the belief that life’s spoils, wheth-
ter partner. He said with open com- We had to see things through until which places them within the top er they be triathlon finishes, flying
munication, each of them is able to the end, and I feel that is something ten percent of triathletes nationally. or family, are blessings.
pursue their goals with unyielding that’s huge to teach your children.
support from the other. They taught me to never quit in Hopper knows she may not be the “Triathlons are intense and
the middle, so it’s never been in my first person to cross the finish line Aug. hard,” she said. “I tell my kids that
“We’re shoulder-to-shoulder in psyche to stop.” 8. She doesn’t measure herself by a stop- there are things in life that are
the things that we do,” he said. “If watch, yet she does measure herself. worth doing. Going to pilot train-
(triathlons) are her passion, I want Christina holds five letters as a ing, competing for a fighter (pi-
to be right there beside her, help- swimmer at the University of Texas, “The overarching thing that de- lot) slot - that was hard, but it was
ing her do those things. She’s pas- where she got the chance to swim fines all of my life is my relation- worthwhile. The level of difficulty
sionate about fitness and living a with her sister, Indira Murr, who ship with God,” she said. “It’s what that you put into something also
healthy lifestyle and setting a good holds several University Games drives me and makes me passion- increases the level of satisfaction
example for our kids.” swimming records and is an Iron- ate about life. The reason and the that you get out of something.
man championship qualifier. purpose behind everything I do
Fitness is to glorify God and to make his “I believe that as I do triathlons,
When she was seven, Christina’s “It was about a year ago that name known. If that was removed it teaches me about life,” she said.
parents, Melvin and Susan Allick, my sister was talking to me about from my life, I would feel that I “Things come up that are hurtful,
laid down a mandate for her and triathlons,” she said. “She’s been at have no purpose.” they’re painful, and they’re dif-
her siblings, who all played sports, it for about five years. Supporting ficult to work through, but on the
that grew into a mantra. her was very inspiring - watching And that will be her direction backside there’s a great sense of ac-
“One of the things my parents her cross finishing lines and see- Aug. 8 and every day following. complishment - there’s a peace in
taught us (was) not to quit,” Hop- ing the work she put in; she said The triathlon courses are designed accomplishing what you’ve set out
per said. “They had a deal with us ‘you can do this.’” by others, but her life’s trail is di- to do in life.”
that if you get to the end of a sea- rected by faith. Faith in God, faith
son and you want to stop - then

Local Briefs

Space Drafts Public Talk Series person. Minimum age is 18. Call 228-3736 for more information.
Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. - Borderlands Brewery
Predator Zip Lines
Dr. Veronica Bray presents “New Horizons at Pluto” Aug. 29 – Wildlife Park
In a public talk series hosted by Borderland Brewery, space science
researchers from the Department of Astronomy, Lunar and Planetary Soar over the tigers, lions, wolves, hyenas, bears, jaguars, and
Lab, Planetary Science Institute, and NOAO share cutting edge re- other natural predators. The trip departs from Outdoor Recreation
search happening right here in Tucson. at 6 a.m. on Aug. 29. Must be at least 8 years old and weight 60
All events, located at the Borderlands Brewery tap room, are free and open lbs or more, but less than 275 lbs. Cost is $35/person and includes
to all ages. Dogs welcome too! Talks are ~30 minutes + Q&A and start at 7:30 transportation, zip line tour, and locker for personal belongings.
p.m.; please come a few minutes early to get a seat. We’ll order pizza that can Call 228-3736 for more information.
be purchased by the slice, or you’re welcome to bring your own food.
Please direct questions to Sarah Morrison (morrison at lpl.arizona. Stand-up Paddle Boarding
edu), Gautham Narayan (gnarayan at noao.edu), or Evan Schneider September 19 – Patagonia Lake
(eschneider at as.arizona.edu).
Beat the heat and join Outdoor Recreation for a day of paddle board-
Soak & Sip at the Outdoor Pool ing on beautiful Patagonia Lake. Explore the calm waters or enjoy the
Aug. 13, 5:30-8 p.m. – Outdoor Pool beach for a little bit of swimming. Participants must be physically fit
and able to swim. Trip departs from Outdoor Recreation parking lot
Fun evening planned for D-M residents 21-yrs old and up. Come enjoy at 8 a.m. Cost $20/person. For more information, call 228-3736.
some music and drinks while relaxing in the pool. Bring your own float. No
outside food or drinks. Beverages and Food WILL be available for purchase. Stay and Play
Cost $5/person. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. - Youth Center instruction room

White water rafting and camping This is a new program for parents and children ages birth to five years.
Aug. 20 – 24 – Grand Canyon Features open play-time, parent-child activities, circle time, parenting
support and education. Registration is not required. For more informa-
Enjoy an adventure through the Grand Canyon by way of the Colorado tion, call 321-1500.
River. Cost is $310/person. Call 228-3736 for more information.
Summer Swing Weekly Bowling
Tandem Skydiving Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. - D-M Lanes
Aug. 22, 7 a.m. – Elroy, AZ
From June 1 – Aug. 31, the D-M Lanes will host a weekly tournament
Enjoy soaring through the air in this tandem skydiving adventure! from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays. Cost is $20/bowler. Three game mini-
Roundtrip transportation to Elroy, AZ is included in the cost. Cost is $40/ mum. Each player receives participation points and additional points
for position each week. For more info, call 228-3461.

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