The Longfellow Poet Laureate, Teresa Newton-Moineau, taught Lauren Astley in fitness classes as she grew up in our tennis program.  She wrote this poem that we'd like to share with you. 

 
Do you like to be inspired and have your day be uplifted! 
 
Join the Longfellow Facebook Page and be inspired every Monday with a Quote of the week.   

The Longfellow Facebook page continues to gain interest as more and more people "like" it. You can find us on Facebook under "The Longfellow Clubs - Wayland and Natick."  "Liking" the Longfellow page means you'll have access to an excellent resource to support your health and fitness goals and give you a boost of inspiration.

Adult Summer Clinics are in full swing. We have daytime and evening clinics for all levels. Cardio tennis, drill and play, and fun match plays are available for all levels. For more information, please contact

Lorie Gochenour, Adult Tennis program Director, 508-358-7355 or

lorie@longfellowclubs.com 

Learn to play tennis fast with our Adult Zip Tennis classes.  We will be offering beginner classes all summer. Contact Lorie at 508-358-7355 for more information.

Longfellow sponsors 11 USTA Summer League Teams. All the teams are over halfway through the season, and several are in the hunt for a league title and an invite to the regional tournaments beginning in late July and early August. Our specials THANKS to the over 200 players who represent Longfellow in these leagues. They have played hard and had fun, while competing against other worthy opponents!

 June 5th

• Ali Hickey won the Girls 12's Level 6 at Kingsbury
• Michael Fedorouk was the finalist of the Boys 18's Level 6 at Sportsmans Club
• Michael Pioso made the semi-finals of the Boys 14 Level 7 at Nashua Swim and Tennis
• Austin Bendetson won the Boys 18's Level 7 at Nashua Swim and Tennis 

June 12

• Ben Maffa won the Boys 12 Level 6 at Nashua Swim and Tennis
• Ethan Chen made the semi-finals of the Boys 14 Level 6 singles at Northeast Tennis center and won the doubles at the same tournament
• Cameron Ferguson won the Boys Level 6 at Bass River. Ferguson teamed with fellow Longfellow player Ezra Frankel and made the finals of the Doubles at the same tournament.
• Elizabeth Erbafina won the Girls Level 6 doubles at Bass River
• Andrew Wang defeated Ethan Hecker, another Longfellow junior, to win the Boys 16 Level 7 at All Seasons  

Summer is the perfect time to go outside and have fun. There are so many outdoor activities to choose from. Everything is more fun outside, whether you're swimming, running or cycling.

But the summer heat can be a problem if you're not careful, particularly in areas with extreme heat and humidity.

The biggest problems are staying hydrated and maintaining your body's electrolytes and salt. When you sweat, your body loses not only water, but electrolytes and salt, too. This delicate balance of water and electrolytes is crucial to keep your body functioning properly. You may not be running through the desert, but there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to exercising in the heat:

• If you don't drink enough water, you can get dehydrated and suffer from light-headedness and nausea. If not recognized, dehydration can even result in kidney failure and or, in extreme cases, death. However, if you drink too much water without replenishing your electrolytes, you can experience hyponatremia. This can lead to confusion, nausea, muscle cramps, seizures or even death in extreme cases.
• The time of day is important. Unless you are training for an event that takes place in the daytime heat, avoid exercising from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's the hottest part of day. Generally, the early morning is the best time to workout, especially if it's going to be a scorcher that day.
• Wear loose, light-colored clothes. The lighter color will help reflect heat, and cotton material will help the evaporation of sweat. You may also want to try specially designed, "hi-tech" running shirts and shorts. They are often made from material meant to keep you cool.
• Sunscreen is a must. Use SPF 45 just to be safe. It's important to protect your skin. You can get burned and suffer sun damage to your skin even on cloudy days.
• Stay hydrated. Before you go out, drink a glass or two of water. Carry a bottle of water or even a hydration pack such as the CamelBak. Take a drink every 15 minutes, even when you're not thirsty. When you're done with your workout, have a few more glasses of water.
• Replenish your electrolyte and salt intake while exercising. If you can, choose shaded trails or pathways that keep you out of the sun.
• Check the weather forecast before you start your workout. If there's a heat advisory, meaning high ozone and air pollution, you might want to take your workout indoors. These pollutants can damage your lungs.

Most importantly, listen to your body. Stop immediately if you're feeling dizzy, faint or nauseous.

As many of you know, the annual Positive Spin for ALS Bike Ride scheduled for June 12 was postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The new date has been set for Sunday, Sept. 18! Over the years the ride has raised over $700,000 for research and patient care for those afflicted with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). You can choose a 10, 25, 50, or 70 mile ride, all starting and ending at Longfellow with a cookout. The ride is in memory of Pete Farricker, Myke's brother, who passed away from ALS in 2001 at the age of 45. The picture to the left shows members of the 1982 Ultimate Frisbee World Championship Team that Pete was a member of, that rides each year in Pete's memory. So come join us at Longfellow on Sunday, September 18th - get some exercise riding through the beautiful backroads foliage of MetroWest, have some fun, and contribute to others less fortunate than ourselves. Hope to see you there!