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This New Year

January 2026 PUBLISHER

Joan Dameron | joan.dameron@citylifestyle.com CO-PUBLISHER

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Sometimes new beginnings come in unexpected ways and detours. Sadie McMullen shares in her article, Diary of an Olympic Hopeful that while her passion for track and field is what propelled her at first, bobsledding pulled her into a whole new world of potential. It can be easy to create a vision for our life, set goals and begin to make our way, but what happens when, along the way, we see another possibility? I hope January is full of possibilities for you. As you turn the pages in our Health & Wellness issue, I hope you feel an invitation to embrace the pieces that make life feel more like a puzzle rather than a path. So you can discover and rediscover what makes you feel alive. Whether it’s refining your winter glow, exploring new winter getaways or experiencing red light therapy for the first time, I hope the beginning of this year is awakening and revitalizing for you. Life isn’t about perfection; it’s about discovery and consistency. It’s about the magic in staying curious and trying new things. May this year spark new potential and kindly invite you into a brand new world of possibility. We’re rooting for you! Cheers to a new year, CASSANDRA GREEN, EDITOR @ PA R K E R C I T Y L I F E S T Y L E

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Diary of an O l y m p i c Ho p e f u l MY JOURNEY FROM THE TRACK TO THE SLED

ARTICLE BY ANGIE JEHU AND SADIE MCMULLEN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY SADIE MCMULLEN

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Dreams often take root in our childhood. Sadie McMullen’s passion for track and field propelled her through Valor Christian High School and the University of Wyoming. However, her athletic prowess unexpectedly led her to bobsledding, a sport renowned for its exhilarating speeds of up to 85 mph and G-forces that reach five times a person’s body weight. As the 2025 World Cup season approaches and Olympic aspirations loom, Sadie shares her remarkable journey. With unwavering determination, she aims to carve her name in this demanding sport, drawing strength from her faith, grit and an ever-present sense of gratitude. 2016 - 2020: HOW IT STARTED I began competing in track and field in eighth grade through the Valor Christian High School Track Academy led by Brian Kula. I fell in love with training and competing. That decision laid the foundation for my future athletic endeavors. My freshman year at Valor, I competed for the track team and solidified my passion for the sport. Over the next four years, I honed my skills in various events and developed a deeper understanding of my athletic potential. In 2020, I was recruited by Coach Quincy Howe as a Division 1 track athlete at the University of Wyoming. I specialized in long jump and short sprints, training under both Coach Howe and strength coach Josh Little. Competing at the collegiate level was intense, rewarding and formative. It laid the groundwork for the unexpected next chapter of my career. SUMMER 2024: AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR – THE BOBSLED BECKONS The summer of 2024 brought an unexpected twist. Coach Howe received an email from Curt Tomasevicz, USA Bobsled Director of Performance, seeking college athletes for a recruitment combine in Salt Lake City. Though bobsled was entirely new to me, I felt a strong pull to explore this icy possibility. AUGUST 2024: TESTING THE WATERS – THE COMBINE EXPERIENCE On Aug. 17, I attended the combine in Salt Lake City, an intensive day designed to test speed, strength and power. The atmosphere was electric, filled with athletes pushing

their limits. That day, I also met Head Coach Chris Fogt and pilot Kaysha Love, both of whom would later play pivotal roles in my journey. AUGUST 2024: THE INVITATION TO LAKE PLACID One week later, I received an official invitation to rookie camp in Lake Placid, New York. My performance in Salt Lake City spoke for itself, and my journey into bobsledding was officially underway. AUGUST – OCTOBER 2024: 8 WEEKS OF TRAINING FOR THE ICE With rookie camp on the horizon, my training underwent a strategic shift. While maintaining my track regimen at Wyoming, Josh Little added weighted prowler sled pushes, a targeted strength and power workout explicitly designed to build explosive power and endurance essential for a bobsled push start. OCTOBER 2024: ROOKIE CAMP – AN ICY INTRODUCTION I joined 12 other rookies at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid for Rookie Camp. We learned sled mechanics, explosive push techniques and the unique demands required to navigate ice tracks. Midway through camp, I received an unexpected call from Curt: an invitation to stay three more weeks to train with the World Cup team and compete in selection races. It meant forgoing my indoor track season, but the opportunity was too extraordinary to decline. OCTOBER 2024: ROOKIE PUSH CHAMPIONSHIPS – VALIDATING THE DECISION Days later, I competed in the Rookie Push Championships and delivered results that suggested I had the potential to reach the World Cup stage. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024: MY FIRST RIDE & TRAINING WITH ELITES I finally took my first bobsled ride with Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor, a disorienting rush of 5–6 G-forces that quickly became addictive. Along with Elana, I was also mentored by Olympic Gold Medalist Kaillie Humphries and World Champion Kaysha Love. CONTINUED >

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NOVEMBER 2024: THE WORLD CUP DREAM REALIZED Unseasonably warm weather limited practice time on the track, but I was still able to compete in the World Cup Bobsledder challenges. My performance secured a coveted spot as a World Cup Bobsledder for the 2024-2025 season. LATE NOVEMBER/EARLY DECEMBER 2024: FAREWELL TO TRACK Before shifting to bobsled full-time, I returned to Wyoming, completed my graduate classes and competed in my last track meet as a Cowgirl at the UW Power Meet. It was a bittersweet farewell to a sport that had given me so much, provided countless memories and shaped me into the athlete I am today. DECEMBER 2024: EMBRACING THE WORLD TOUR After Christmas, I officially joined the World Cup circuit.

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JANUARY 2025: WINTERBERG – ACCLIMATIZATION AND LEARNING My first stop was Winterberg, Germany: a whirlwind of adjustment and learning. I didn’t race, but it was a crucial period of acclimatization, allowing me to absorb the pace and demands of World Cup bobsledding. JANUARY 2025: ST. MORITZ – A PODIUM DEBUT The moment I had been working towards came in St. Moritz, Switzerland. I competed in my first World Cup race with the legendary Elana Meyers Taylor. It was an exhilarating experience, culminating in a podium finish —a remarkable result for my debut World Cup race. JANUARY 2025: INNSBRUCK – THE EAGLES TRACK The tour continued its rapid pace. Here I raced alongside Olympic medalist Sylvia Hoffman in Innsbruck, Austria, and loved the challenges of the course. I learned that each track brings its own unique character and learning opportunities. JANUARY 2025: ST. MORITZ – A RACE LOST TO WARMTH I returned to St. Moritz to race with Kaillie, but warm weather forced a cancellation, a reminder of nature’s unpredictability and the inherent challenges of winter sports. FEBRUARY 2025: LILLEHAMMER – ALTERNATE, PATIENCE & ANTICIPATION During two weeks of training, I served as an alternate brakewoman for the Norway race. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the opportunity to compete on that particular track. It was a time of continued learning and readiness, even from the sidelines. MARCH – APRIL 2025: LAKE PLACID – THE HOME STRETCH In the latter part of the season, we returned to Lake Placid for six weeks of training and competition. It felt good to be back where the journey began. MARCH 2025: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – READY FOR ANYTHING A pinnacle event in the bobsled season, Lake Placid hosted the World Championships. I served as an alternate on Elana’s sled.

APRIL 2025: PILOT OLYMPIC TRIALS – SEASON’S END AND NEW BEGINNINGS The season ended with the Pilot Olympic Trials, where I raced with Lauren Brzozowski. It was the conclusion of a transformative first World Cup season. SEPTEMBER 2025: A SECOND WORLD CUP SEASON CONFIRMED Building on the incredible momentum of my debut season, I returned to Wyoming for continued training with Coach Howe and Josh Little. At the National Team Push Championships, I secured my spot on the World Cup team for a second season. JANUARY 2026: OLYMPIC DREAMS ON THE HORIZON The highly anticipated Olympic team announcement. My dream is to secure a coveted spot on the world’s most prestigious stage and represent the U.S. in Cortina. FEBRUARY 2026: CORTINA, ITALY If selected, I’ll proudly compete in the Olympic Games in Cortina, which would be the ultimate culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice and unwavering dedication to athletic excellence. SALT LAKE 2034: FUTURE OLYMPIC DREAMS AND BECOMING A BOBSLED PILOT Beyond competing as a brakewoman, I aim to become a pilot, racing in both monobob and two-woman events. My long-term vision is to pilot at the 2030 Olympics in La Plagne, France and the 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City. SPONSORSHIP: FUELING THE DREAM Competing at the highest level demands relentless training, international travel and world-class equipment, all of which require strong support. I’m seeking partners who share the Olympic spirit and want to be part of this journey from rookie season to the Olympic stage. Together, we can fuel the pursuit of excellence and inspire the next generation of athletes.

L E A R N M O R E : Competing at the highest level demands relentless training, international travel and world-class equipment, all of which require strong support. I’m seeking partners who share the Olympic spirit and want to be part of this journey from rookie season to the Olympic stage. Together, we can fuel the pursuit of excellence and inspire the next generation of athletes. For sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to me at sadiemcmullen31@gmail.com or follow along on Instagram at @sadie.macc.

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Gaining Health Benefits Through Infrared Saunas at Perspire Sauna Studio Infrared saunas prove their worth through health benefits like faster recovery, detoxing harmful chemicals, relaxation, boosting immunity and skin rejuvenation. Owners of the new Perspire Sauna Studio in Parker, Stephanie and Jason, saw it as a new way of helping the community. “Just to hear stories that we’re not only bringing something beneficial to such an amazing community, but feel like we have done something good and we’re successful,” Stephanie shares about having an impact on the Parker community. Jason, a veteran and firefighter, and Stephanie, a law enforcement officer, understand the importance of putting their lives on the line for the greater good. This new Perspire endeavor fits that description in a different way. “One of our members has neuropathy,” Stephanie explains. “She comes every single day, and even within the first week, she was telling me she had sensation in her hands and her feet. It makes me emotional.” The infrared saunas at Perspire use three wavelengths: near-, midand far-infrared. Having three sets of wavelengths allows deeper penetration into the skin, providing greater benefits for users. “For instance, in a traditional sauna, you usually detox about two to three percent,” Stephanie explains. “An infrared sauna is about fifteen to twenty percent. So just the detoxification alone is amazing.” Unlike traditional saunas, which heat the air, infrared saunas use light to heat the body from the inside out, creating a faux

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fever. The lower temperatures in an infrared sauna allow people to sit longer and reap the benefits. The result is a powerful immune response that fights infections and reduces inflammation. “Inflammation is huge,” Stephanie says. “We were at Parker Days, and a guy walked up to us and mentioned his friend who was going to an infrared sauna could now read the back of the shampoo bottle with the small print. They think it was due to inflammation that he couldn’t before.” From a personal perspective, Stephanie attributes Perspire to helping her tremendously after a traumatic birth experience with her son, followed by multiple surgeries. It wasn’t until she started going to the infrared sauna that she felt her recovery start to happen. “We were living in Castle Rock at the time,” Stephanie explains. “And I found the Castle Rock Perspire and started going there and fell in love with it. It was absolutely the thing that I needed to get over that hump and plateau. I felt like my recovery sped up tremendously.” She goes on to say, “My mood was better. I felt like my stress level from being at work was better, and it just felt like it helped everything.” It was then that she realized that owning a Perspire franchise was definitely in her future. Getting her husband on board wasn’t difficult, as the business model was simplistic and straightforward. When Jason started using the infrared sauna, he was astounded by the results. CONTINUED >

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“For instance, in a traditional sauna, you usually detox about two to “Being in the army,” Stephanie shares, “he was deployed three times. He has TBI (traumatic brain injury), and he shattered his hand at one point. It [infrared sauna] has changed him, like he can tell the difference on the days he goes and the days he doesn’t.” As a firefighter, Jason is often exposed to toxins, and the detoxification benefits of the infrared sauna help him tremendously. “He was in a fire the other day,” Stephanie says. “He worked a 48-hour shift and showered twice. He came in immediately after the shift, and his towel, after he was sweating, was still black.” With outstanding results like that, Stephanie and Jason want to help more people achieve the incredible benefits Perspire offers, especially first responders and the military. “That’s where our heart is,” Stephanie explains. “That’s who we’d like to focus on, military and first responders, because I think too many of us go through life and see awful things or just have daily stress on top of work stress, and we just say, ‘I’m fine. I’m fine.’ Those 40 minutes just changed things. I didn’t realize how stressed I was until I consistently started going.” Each sauna features towel service, including a cool eucalyptus towel and a shower to rinse off after treatment. A television in each space allows customers to watch a show or listen to calming music through the sauna’s speaker system. In addition to the saunas, Perspire offers Sno showers that take customers from heat therapy to cold therapy. “Five of our rooms have what’s called a Sno Shower,” Stephanie explains. “It’s that contrast of therapies where your body is going from that faux fever, where your blood is going to extremities, to a sudden cold where your blood vessels constrict to bring blood back to your core. It’s 45 seconds at 45 degrees.”

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three percent. An infrared sauna is about fifteen to twenty percent. So just the detoxification alone is amazing.”

This hot-to-cold change further reduces inflammation and brings oxygen back throughout the body as it warms. This process helps to increase recovery rates and brings mental clarity. Perspire offers packages with 4, 8 or 20 sessions per month, with the option to roll over sessions for up to 3 months. They also offer monthly membership options ranging from 4 sessions to unlimited. The first single session to give it a try is only $20 for 40 minutes of relaxation, with mind-andbody health benefits. For Stephanie, Perspire opened a door she didn’t realize she needed. “When I have had great success with something, I’m really passionate about it and I can’t stop talking about it,” Stephanie laughs. “But not only for my personal growth and my recovery, but seeing my Grandma, who lives in Littleton, and she was driving over here, 30 minutes a day, which is not like her, but she was feeling better.”

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Winter time is a beautiful season in Colorado. Snowfall covers our mountains and hills in white powder, and yet we can still trust the sun will come out to melt the winter wonderland and begin the cycle over again. The air is chilly and refreshing, but it can also be extremely drying to our skin.

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