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Reaching a higher altitude XTERRA Triathlon becomes national championship By LOYD McINTOSH
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or the 17th year, the XTERRA World Cup trail running series is returning to Oak Mountain State Park this May; however, the 2024 event is getting an upgrade. Oak Mountain will be the site of the inaugural XTERRA North American Championship, which will be the third event on the 2024 XTERRA World Cup calendar, following races in Taiwan and Greece. The triathlon at Oak Mountain on May 18 and 19 will crown the top off-road triathletes in North America.
See XTERRA | page A24 A mountain biker competes in the XTERRA race at Oak Mountain State Park. Photo courtesy of Discover Shelby.
New parks plan aims to expand Hoover trail network, capitalize on Cahaba River By JON ANDERSON
Whitewater Kayaker Bennett Smith on the Cahaba River. Staff photo.
The Hoover City Council earlier this year put its stamp of approval on a new Parks, Public Spaces and Recreation Plan for the city, setting out goals and objectives for the next 20 years. The top priority for the next five to 10 years is to expand the trail and greenway system in the city, focusing first on developing a trail along the Cahaba River and opening up recreational opportunities related to the Cahaba River and Shades Creek. Other goals include upgrading and adding to
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existing city parks and recreational amenities, adding more parks and amenities to fill in gaps of service, and expanding recreational programming, in particular to include more outdoor adventure, nature and environmental, fitness and wellness programs. Surveys, town hall meetings and focus group meetings revealed that Hoover residents like to use the existing trails in the city and have a strong desire for more, especially trails that lead to waterways such as the Cahaba River and other scenic spots.
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The Next Round
St. Vincent’s One Nineteen to host fitness classes for new moms.
Sports show The Next Round enjoys widespread success, but remains committed to home.
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