Melanie Oudin's shoes: have you caught "Believe" fever?

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Monday, September 7th, 2009 · Watching 17-year-old U S Open tennis phenom, Melanie Oudin we can't believe it! Or, even better, we CAN believe it. As she said after her match with Petrova, I just started to believe I could win. And yes, those shoes that are so perfect for her - even they say "believe" on them - an idea she says her boyfriend contributed. It's happened not only in that match against Petrova, but all the way through the U. S. Open. She's turned into a powerhouse player this tournament. Ranked 70th she's been beating them all...so far at least. They are calling her Cinderella, but as stated earlier (Oudin bests Sharapova/Petrova), "They call it a Cinderella run. Don't you believe it. No fairy godmother plucked Melanie Oudin out of obscurity, and handed her a magic slipper. She worked for it, she focused, and as she has said, she believed she could do it." Add your comment - or share if you have caught the "believe" fever»

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September 2009 - Silicon Valley fitness calendar posted

Image of Mt. Hamilton via Wikipedia

The fitness events calendar for September 2009 is live on San Jose Fitness.

It's not a long list like we've seen in the spring and summer months - though there are a number of events - Labor Day Run, Bike MS, etc.

But it is a great month to try some alternative forms of fitness - for instance, as the weather mellows out in San Francisco and the bitter cold fog of summer disappears, it's a perfect time to head up that way for walks on the hills, or in the parks.

A day in Golden Gate Park, a walking tour of one of your favorite neighborhoods, or you could even take the family out to Alcatraz. It's just a perfect time of year to get out and walk.

Or forget San Francisco. Spend a day walking around Mt. Hamilton (pictured above), or go north to the wine country.

And... September is National Yoga Month... honor your body by taking a yoga class. Lots of free classes around in September.

So this month - try something new. Ride a bike, take a hike, or visit nearby fitness studios in search of a "home" for your winter workouts.