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BECOME AN ATHLETE IN 3 MONTHS July 2011

5K

Master Plan Get Fit & Fast in Just

Weeks

Running Tokyo After the Quake

Foam Roller: Daily massage you can afford

Beatwith theCool HeatGear Get In Your Miles

Scott Jurek’s Travel Tips for Runners

Mild-mannered Math Teacher

Conquers Badwater Ultra

Sports Nutrition:

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MythBusting Lessons

CONTENTS JULY 2011

Features 44 | 5K BLUEPRINT

10 Weeks. 5 Kilometers.

1 Blast of a Time.

A plan to help you conquer America’s favorite race distance.

BY T.J. MURPHY

50 | DEMYSTIFYING SPORTS NUTRITION

Straightforward tips and expert secrets.

BY SABRINA GROTEWOLD

58 | I HEART TOKYO

How a gangly British tech geek became Tokyo’s most popular runner, and the Tokyo Marathon’s biggest pain.

BY ERIN BERESINI

ON THE COVER:

Photograph by John Segesta Hair and makeup by Antonella Annibale Amanda McGee is an age-group runner in Southern California. She is wearing the Mizuno Inspire Collection Colt Sports Bra, $33.99 and Mizuno Inspire Collection Meridian Shorts, $39.99.

Mizuno Inspire Collection Colt Sports Bra in raspberry, $33.99 Mizuno Inspire Collection Meridian Skirt in raspberry, $51.99 Mizuno Wave Prophecy running shoe, $199.95

Correction:

The incorrect shoe was photographed under the Karhu Racer Fulcrum Ride in the 2011 Racing Shoe Review. The correct shoe is shown here.

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CONTENTS JULY 2011

Departments 12 | EDITOR’S NOTE 14 | WHAT’S ONLINE AT COMPETITOR.COM 16 | FIRST IMPRESSIONS

PHOTOGRAPH BY NICK NACCA

19 | STARTING LINES

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BULLETIN > Why Runners Look Younger Than They Are

BY MATT FITZGERALD

[ bulletin ] New fitness app must-have.

> Track Your Health

BY CIELESTIA CALBAY > What It Takes to Be a Race Director

BY ERIN BERESINI TRAINING > How to Do a Proper Chin-Up

BY MATT FITZGERALD INJURY PREVENTION > Roll Away Injuries

BY LINZAY LOGAN EAT SMART > Get Lean without Starving

BY SABRINA GROTEWOLD ADVENTURE > Race Hardcore: Spartan Series

BY BOB BABBITT

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[ feature] 21 sports nutrition lessons.

GEAR > Keep Cool Gear

BY CIELESTIA CALBAY DESTINATION > Gran Fondo Fever

BY BEN DELANEY

OUT THERE > 13 Things Your Training Partner Won’t Tell You

BY SUSAN LACKE I’M A COMPETITOR > Jamie Donaldson: In It for the Long Run

BY CIELESTIA CALBAY

65 | WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR REGION

Profiles Must-do Races Fitness and Exercise Tips The Penguin Chronicles

BY JOHN BINGHAM > Calendar of Events

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[ blueprint ] The ultimate 5K training plan.

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[ eat smart ] Guilt-free comfort food recipes.

RECYCLE > Revive Your Ride

BY AARON HERSH

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[ recycle ] How to fix up that old bike in the garage.

FROM THE EDITOR

By T.J. Murphy

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n February I followed Kara and Adam Goucher on a company tour of Kara’s nutrition sponsor, Nutrilite, at the Nutrilite headquarters in Buena Park, Calif.

To be honest, I was expecting the typical media tour—a day of listening to PR staffers talk up their products.

It wasn’t. While they did talk up their reliance on organic farming and the company’s commitment to the environment, most of the day was spent talking with members of their science advisory board about fundamental nutrition topics. It was good stuff. We were also treated to an exceptional health and fitness examination that included a battery of tests that measured everything from carotid artery thickness to bone density to iron levels in the blood. Two weeks later I was mailed the report, and during a phone call a medical doctor took me through the specific results.

The Health Affairs I almost got study indicated that straight A’s. one in three adults in But in the blood analythe U.S. are considered obese, with the average sis—the blood after a American weighing in at drawn satisfactory pe23 pounds overweight. riod of fasting— I scored poorly for insulin resistance, registering an elevated insulin level—double what would be considered a healthy range.

I was advised to take this seriously as insulin resistance can lead to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Terms like cellular inflammation, metabolic syndrome and hyperinsulinemia were introduced. I began to read up on the subject and talk with various experts.

(For an excellent in-depth survey of the issue, check out the story by Gary Taubes in the April 13 issue of New York Times magazine).

I was stunned to see that I, a long time endurance athlete, was slipping toward becoming part of the alarming statistics surrounding adult-onset diabetes. Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2009 re-

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leased the results from a study examining obesity rates from 1998 and 2006, stating, “Obesity, and with it diabetes, are the only major health problems getting worse in this country, and getting worse rapidly.” The full report, published in Health Affairs, projected that today in the U.S. obesity costs nearly $150 billion a year in direct medical costs. Since obesity is commonly linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, the toll is obviously much more than a financial one. The Health Affairs study indicated that one in three adults in the U.S. are considered obese, with the average American weighing in at 23 pounds overweight.

Although I’m not overweight, being warned about hyperinsulinemia was a wake-up call. My many years as a distance runner have certainly helped me with the aerobic dimensions of health, but I’m guilty of having paid little attention to diet and nutrition.

The idea that running enabled me to eat a garbage diet was faulty—and it’s logical to assume this lack of attention is why I tested positive for hyperinsulinemia. It was time for me to take full responsibility for my health. Prevention, of course, is not only the best medicine, but it’s also far less expensive than the costs of treatment and prescription drugs.

This brings me to the mission of Competitor—to encourage anyone and everyone to think of themselves as athletes, to make a game of fitness, to have fun with it and seek out optimal health through proper diet, exercise and injury prevention. The endurance world and races of all types are open to all newcomers. Why just watch sports on television when you can be on the starting line? And in doing so we are making an invaluable contribution to our country’s health care crisis by taking care of ourselves. I, for one, am making a renewed commitment toward that end.

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Grapefruit

—Kelly Trimble, sales representative, charities and events

Yogurt with mixed nuts

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—Gia Hawkins, T.J. Murphy, editorial director

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EAT AND RUN

Check out our weekly video series with nutrition expert Dr. John Berardi every Friday for advice on how to best fuel yourself for optimal performance.

INJURY PREVENTION

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Into the Light

Grass Valley, Calif.

Eric Stinemates rides through Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley, Calif., as the dry October dust kicks up behind his tires, catching the light.

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[ BULLETIN ] STARTING LINES

Why Runners Look Younger Than They Are

• REVIEW

“RUN TO OVERCOME”

By Meb Keflezighi and Dick Patrick $24.99; Tyndale House Publishers

Photo by istockphoto.com/ranplett; Book photo by Scott Draper

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ost runners above a certain age conclude that exercise keeps them young. Until recently, there was surprisingly little scientific validation for this feeling. There was plenty of proof that exercise improved health, but not much evidence that it actually slowed the aging process.

Now there’s proof. A team of researchers at Canada’s McMaster University recently provided compelling evidence of exercise’s anti-aging powers in a study involving

major cause of aging. mice. Mark Tarnopolsky and colleagues discovered The mitochondria also just happen to be that vigorous aerobic where muscles exercise reduced undergo aerobic almost all of the TIP: Need some metabolism, signs of accelmotivation to run? which increases erated aging— Check out our 5K plan on page 44 dramatically including the and get training! during exercise. graying of fur—in Somehow, the mice genetically repeated activation of programmed to age the mitochondria through faster than normal. exercise helps prevent These benefits were mutations, and the graytraced to the mitochoning and other effects that dria, which are microcome with them. scopic power generators Forget Just for Men within cells. The acand Clairol. cumulation of genetic Just keep running! mutations over time in replicating mitochon—Matt Fitzgerald dria is believed to be a

• “Run to Overcome” epitomizes an immigrant family’s quest for the American dream. Meb Keflezighi’s autobiographical journey begins with memories of surviving political strife in Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa— sometimes separated from his father, forced to eat dirt to stifle hunger, tasked with cleaning up body parts of a friend torn apart by a land mine—to reuniting with his father in Italy to settling in California, where Keflezighi’s running talent develops.

The simple prose and linear plot allow the persevering marathoner motif to shine: Keflezighi rose from the ashes of potential disaster twice during his career to earn an Olympic marathon silver medal and win the 2009 ING New York City Marathon.

—Sabrina Grotewold

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STARTING LINES [ BULLETIN ] • BOOKS

• The iLog1 version 1.2 has been enhanced to allow users to delete incorrectly entered information and record dates more accurately. The app allows users to digitally document and track their diet, workouts, sleep habits and other health information, as it functions as a general chronological log. It also reveals trends in users’ overall health

and fitness, such as sleep patterns and body mass index readings. The iLog1 is the first app of its kind available for use with the iPod, iPad and iPhone.

The new version is available on iTunes for $2.99.

Those who purchased the first version of the app can download the new version for free.

—Cielestia Calbay

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• Scott Douglas, a senior editor for Running Times with over 30 years of running experience, offers his advice through his new book, “The Little Red Book of Running.” With 250 tips from how to increase your speed to how to help you run healthy for the rest of your life, Douglas promises to give even the well seasoned runner newfound advice. www.skyhorsepublish ing.com

“SWIM WORKOUTS FOR TRIATHLETES”

BY GALE BERNHARDT AND NICK HANSEN $29.95 • Velonews, Competitor’s book publisher, recently released the second edition of “Swim Workouts for Triathletes.” Spiral bound, waterproof and printed in large contrast print, this book is made to go to the pool. Choose from 80 freestyle swim workouts depending on your goal (speed or strength) and four training plans customized for several triathlon distances. www.velopress.com

Go ahead and brag about your recently completed race, your new PR or just plain show off that you love endurance sports with a cool sticker for your car.

Sticker companies, such as Myracesticker.com, offer standard designs to choose from—for half-marathons, marathons and tris, among others—or you can order a custom design.

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What It Takes to Be a Race Director Cops will stop your race, the lake effect will freeze your athletes and racers will curse you. It could be the most rewarding job you’ve ever had—if you survive.

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ave “Kahuna” Nicholas’ first rule for putting on events is this: People plan and plan, and God laughs. The inventor of Xterra off-road triathlons and 30-plus year veteran of directing events from lifeguard competitions to cycling’s world cup knows a thing or two about what goes on behind the race scenes. Being a race director isn’t always pretty.

Take a triathlon that Nicholas put on 11 years ago in Washington. The swim was in the fastflowing Columbia River.

Nicholas had ensured the hydroelectric dam up stream would not operate during the race, but his request got bungled.

The dam began operating mid-swim, creating currents of up to 10 knots.

Luckily, all of the athletes were either rescued or completed the swim.

“Do not expect anything to go the way it’s supposed to, period,” Nicholas said.

“But if you don’t plan and plan, then you don’t have time to take care of the stuff that inevitably goes wrong. If you plan for everything, you’re able to handle the stuff that doesn’t go right.”

Like when Nicholas measured the water temperature in Lake Michigan at a Milwaukee triathlon in 2008 and deemed the water too warm for wetsuits. Winds blew over the lake during the swim, churning up cold water from below and dropping the temperature to a very wetsuit-legal

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Race Directors’ mantra: Think happy thoughts. But be prepared for the worst.

60 degrees. Result: frozen athletes.

At this point, you might be thinking you should stick to putting on running-only races, like Tracy Sundlun does. The 59-year-old put on the U.S.’ first national cross-country champi-

onships and created the first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego in 1998.

And at the 15-mile mark of that marathon, the traffic marshal wouldn’t allow participants to proceed because, he said, there were still cars in the roadway. The cars were unmarked police cars parked by officers controlling traffic. When racers in the wheelchair division started piling up at the roadblock, Sundlun scrambled to mark down their times of arrival so he could release them accordingly when the marshal gave the OK to proceed. Racers were not pleased.

So what has kept these men in the race directing game for decades on end?

Sundlun said that even during the difficult races, it’s a hoot. “I don’t think I’ve ever ‘worked’ a day in my life. Every one of the athletes has a story— they’re not just a number.

You’re creating the canvas on which they write their story.

You’re creating an experience that can change lives.”

Nicholas enjoys getting to know the amateur athletes who attend his events and the professionals who have dedicated their careers to racing in his Xterra triathlon and trail run series.

“When everybody’s saying, ‘Wow! What a great race!’” Nicholas said, “That’s the most rewarding part.”

illustration by Hunter King

By Erin Beresini

[ Bulletin ] STARTING LINES A Race Director’s Checklist

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things you must figure out before race day

Municipal and/or state permits Sanctioning by your sport’s governing body for insurance Advertising Course measurement and marking Police aid and ambulances arranged Fire department and hospitals notified Volunteers recruited Fuel Timing Awards

Think you can handle the race directing gig?

Here’s some advice from two wise directors.

“You must surround yourself with good people. You cannot possibly do it yourself. Train them, and when they get good, you’ve got to trust them.”

—Dave Nicholas, inventor of Xterra off-road triathlon and event director for 30-plus years.

“Keep an eye on the big goal. Sports for sports’ sake mean nothing. Recognize the opportunities you have to help communities.” —Tracy Sundlun, a founder of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series and race director for 30-plus years.

“Do what’s right. Don’t do what’s easy.

Don’t do what makes you the most money. Just do what’s right. Always.

You’ll sleep well at night; you’ll make a lot of friends.” —Dave Nicholas “If you want to make a lot of money race directing, start with more. You can make money with it, but it’s not an easy gig.” —Dave Nicholas “When things go well, it’s a very rewarding position. But you cannot be a person who gets nervous, because the s#!^ is hitting the fan all of the time. You have to be like a World War II bomber pilot—just keep going.”

—Dave Nicholas “The day you’re not anxious about every detail is the day you gotta quit.”

—Tracy Sundlun competitor.com 23

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The chin-up is one of the most comprehensive upperbody strength exercises you can do. It strengthens the middle and upper back, rear shoulders, biceps, wrists and several core stabilizers.

Should You Know Your Sweat Rate?

• For decades, runners have been encouraged to determine their sweat rate during running so they can drink at an equal rate to prevent dehydration. The standard method is simple. Weigh yourself without clothes immediately before a run.

Tip: Not all Run for one hour without weight loss during exercise is drinking. Weigh yourself accounted for by body water. again immediately after the run. The amount of weight you’ve lost equals your sweat rate per hour.

Recent research has called into question both the validity of this procedure and the usefulness of knowing one’s sweat rate. Studies performed by Timothy Noakes at the University of Cape Town,

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South Africa, have shown that not all weight loss during exercise is accounted for by body water. So, if you drink to completely offset weight loss during running, you’re actually taking in more water than you’re losing.

Other studies have shown that runners neither perform better nor keep their core body temperatures lower when they drink to completely offset weight loss than when they just drink according to their thirst (which typically results in only 65-70 percent replacement of weight loss).

Maybe you don’t need to sweat all over your scale after all.

—Matt Fizgerald

• How To

>

Grasp a chin-up bar with both hands.

Your two hands should be about six inches apart and your palms facing you. Begin in a full hanging position.

Pull your body upward until your chin clears the bar and then lower your body back to the start position. Complete 10 to 12 repetitions.

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If you can’t do 10 chin-ups, get a partner to assist you by standing underneath you and pushing you gently upward at the hips. If you can do more than 12 chin-ups, perform weighted chin-ups with weight plates hanging from a weight belt worn around your waist.

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You can vary your hand grip to work the muscles in slightly different ways. For example, reverse your hand position (palms facing away from you) to perform a pull-up.

—Matt Fitzgerald

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Performing a Proper Chin-Up

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Roll Away Injuries

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is being proactive. Don’t get the foam he foam roller, like traditional roller and then leave it in your garage,” stretching, is a great tool for Hill says. lengthening and elongating The iliotibial band, the band that runs muscles, but its benefits are on the outside of the leg from the hip to especially helpful for runners, who often just below the knee, is one of the parts suffer from tight and fatigued muscles. of the body most susceptible to injury Instead of simply lengthening the in runners. Roll the foam roller on the muscle, a foam roller massages muscles side of the leg, slowly back and forth intensely, much like a massage from toward the top of the leg, particularly on a massage therapist, but without the the quad, where it meets the IT band. heavy cost.

This helps to increase blood flow and When used often and correctly, the circulation, aiding healing and preventfoam roller can help runners avoid many ing injury, explains Felicia Gomez Ph.D., sport-related injuries, explained Bryan Hill, a physical therapist and co-owner of owner of Fresno, Calif.-based fitness and wellness company, Pinnacle Training Rehab United, a physical therapy Systems. “The foam roller can be center in San Diego. used on any part of the body, but “It’s not a replacement for avoid torn muscles,” Gomez said.

Editor’s proper stretching, warming up or Choice: There are several different types cooling down, but can be used as The Grid by of foam rollers available from Trigger Point: a tool to limit soreness and tightThe foam the original foam roller to Trigness through increased blood varies in ger Point Therapy to the Rumble flow and flexibility,” said Hill. density along Roller. Each roller effectively the roller, Many injuries can be avoided making it easy stretches the muscle out in a simthrough proper stretching and to control the ilar manner, though the denser foam roller use, and Hill stressintensity of the roller or the deeper the ridges the massage. es that the foam roller is better And at only 13 on the roller, the more intense the at preventing injury than rehabinches long, it stretch will be. travels well. bing an existing injury. “The key —Linzay Logan

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• While hard exercise is psychologically gratifying, the stress it registers on the body can be considerable. Hard running leaves an athlete ravaged with microscopic muscle damage, soreness, swelling and inflammation. Although less obvious, moderate levels of exercise can also break down muscles. RICE—rest, ice, compression and elevation—is an effective way to reduce pain and inflammation and speed muscular repair.

Florida-based 110% Play Harder has introduced a new series of products designed to couple the benefits of ice and compression. Its compression shorts, knickers, calf sleeves and knee sleeves have pockets over the quads, hamstrings and glute muscles, in which you place chilled inserts.

After your workout, slip thin sheets of Thermafreeze into the pockets and enjoy the double-whammy of compression and cold therapy.

Prices: $55 Blitz Knee Sleeve, $75 Double-Life Shin/ Calf sleeves, $110 Transformer Shorts (quadriceps, lumbar, hamstrings and hips), $150 Juggler Knickers (quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, lumbar and knees). www.110playharder.com —T.J. Murphy

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Get Lean without Starving

• Lighten Up

intake, she could lose 10 pounds in one year. The gradual reduction theory worked and it’s been her consumption philosophy ever since.

“People on the Biggest Loser are always shocked to learn that I don’t count calories. It just doesn’t work for me,” Alexander said. “It’s a matter of knowing exactly what’s going into my body and in what ways.”

When lightening a high-calorie classic, the former caterer focuses on textures, flavors and aromas— the psychological cues that help create cravings. Scrutinizing labels, rigorous testing and selective ingredient swaps are Alexander’s guiding principles: she’ll use some fatfree products like Greek yogurt but not others, like mozzarella, and she opts for regular peanut butter

over reduced fat because the calorie counts are similar but the amount of sugar is not.

“Focus on cravings; if you’re really going to enjoy it, then I say have it, but be smart about it,” she said. “If you save 200 calories at lunch, then you might be able to have them another time.”

—Sabrina Grotewold

>> Devin Alexander is the author of

the New York Times bestselling cookbook, “The Most Decadent Diet Ever.” She lost about 30 pounds the first year she started cutting calories in small increments.

She’s learned to embrace exercise and the endorphin boost it gives her.

Devin’s Fueling Tips

“If I make a turkey burger, I start out with 99 percent lean ground turkey and add egg substitute and oatmeal or bread crumbs because that will give it a fatty texture.”

“I snack a few times a day; I’ll have a smoothie or brownie cups, but all of my snacks are 100 to 300 calories, depending on what they are.”

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The gradual reduction theory worked and it’s been her consumption philosophy ever since.

“Don’t put kids on diets. I always tell parents that. If you put a kid on a diet, then it’ll mess with their self-esteem and body image and it’s just not worth it. Teach them to make healthier choices instead.”

“When I go out to a nice dinner, I just get a steak. And I don’t put sauce on it.”

“If you’re the type of person who is used to eating indulgent desserts, then put berries in a martini glass with fat-free Cool Whip on top.

I think the Cool Whip is OK because you’re getting a much lower fat and calorie dessert and you’re at least starting to change a behavior.”

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oes your utopian summer barbecue meal involve a drippy burger with a caramelized crust and rosy interior, gooey cheese and crispy bacon on a grill-kissed bun?

Does it end with moist, crumbly brownies? Now stop dreaming and be honest: Do you think you can enjoy this meal without guilt?

You can have your burger and brownie and eat them too, thanks to Devin Alexander, the queen of lower calorie comfort food and New York Times bestselling cookbook author. Featured on the “The Biggest Loser,” the host of FitTV’s “Healthy Decadence” is a weight loss success story—she’s kept 55 pounds off her frame for more than 15 years by engineering recipe makeovers.

When Alexander, who used to hide peanut brittle under her bed, was a kid, she epitomized the classic yo-yo dieter: She rode a binge-and-fast roller coaster from the age of 8 to 15, when she had ballooned to 200 pounds. The turning point came when she read that if she cut 100 calories from her daily

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You Will Need

SAve ’em for Later “These freeze extremely well; you’ll want to keep them on hand for your children’s after-school cravings or your midnight sweet tooth.”

½ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 egg whites 2 cups sugar in the raw ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet), divided Butter-flavored cooking spray

How to make it • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly mist two 12-cup non-stick mini-muffin tins with spray.

• In a large mixing bowl, using a sturdy whisk or spatula, mix the applesauce, vanilla, egg whites and sugar until they are well combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt. Stir the mixture until it is just combined and no lumps remain. Working in batches, fill each cup until it is just barely full.

Sprinkle about one fourth of the chips evenly over the brownies in each of the tins. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry—a few crumbs are OK.

Makes 48 brownie cups, or 24 servings.

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Nutritional info per serving: Each serving (2 brownies) has: 101 calories, 2g protein, 21g carbohydrates, 2g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1g fiber, 133mg sodium Traditional brownie cups (2 brownies) have: 260 calories, 3g protein, 37g carbohydrates, 12g fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 1g fiber, 165mg sodium

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger You Will Need 4 oz 96 percent lean ground beef Pinch of salt 1 ½ slices center-cut bacon 1 reduced-calorie hamburger bun ½ oz light Swiss cheese slivers 1 to 2 tablespoons red onion slivers 2 teaspoons barbecue sauce

How to make it Pack the beef tightly together with your hands and then shape it into a four-inch diameter patty on a sheet of wax paper.

Sprinkle lightly with salt on both sides and then place in the freezer for five minutes (to help the patty keep its shape).

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Meanwhile, remove the patty from the freezer and place it on a preheated grill. Cook for one to two minutes per side for medium rare, or until cooked to your preference; add cheese for last few seconds of cooking. Toast bun on grill; remove and top with burger, bacon, onions and barbecue sauce.

Lean and tasty

“People think you’re supposed to smash burgers while cooking.

But, if you’re using lean beef, you’re just taking out all the juices.”

You save:

159 calories, 10g fat, 2g saturated fat

Nutritional info per serving: Each serving (1 burger) has: 304 calories, 33g protein, 23g carbohydrates, 10g fat, 4g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 3g fiber, 752mg sodium Traditional serving: 484 calories, 29g protein, 19g carbohydrates, 32g fat, 12g saturated fat, 99mg cholesterol, 1g fiber, 712mg sodium

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Sena raced 16 in 12 months during the spartan is all mid 2000s. “The about mental toughness—if Ironman seemed you can make easy to us after doit through the babred wire and ing the expeditionfire obstacles. style events. At the Ironman, people were always whining about the wind and the heat and the potholes.

The weather conditions seemed to bother people and that just seemed silly to us. The mental part of racing is dealing with adversity and we felt that was missing from the Ironman,” De Sena said.

So in 2004, the eight lunatics created and completed the Death Race, a 48-hour endurance event comprised of tion. “We did the Iditasport mud runs, obstacle racing, trail racing, physical up in Alaska one year and challenges and mental it was brutal,” De Sena challenges. “The idea remembered. “We rode the was to make sure that, entire Iditarod sled dog course on mountain bikes. like in life, you had to handle the unexpected,” After finishing that race De Sena said. In year two, I refused to even fly over 10 brave souls gave the Alaska again,” he said.

Death Race a try. Before In search of another De Sena knew it, he was challenge, De Sena and receiving 2,000 applicahis buddies began racing tions for 200 spots. He Ironman triathlons—De

Race Hardcore

n the 1990s, Joe De Sena, a 41-year-old former Wall Street broker, and seven of his buddies started adventure racing, competing in several multiple day mountain biking, trekking, kayaking and running events that dished out brutal conditions, long days, ridiculous miles and plenty of sleep depriva-

dealt with the demand by creating shorter versions of the Death Race, dubbed Spartan Races, so that all interested athletes could find out how tough they really are.

In 2011, De Sena and crew will put on 30 Spartan events in the U.S., Canada and England. The Spartan Sprint is three miles with 10 obstacles, the Super Spartan is eight miles with 15 obstacles and the Spartan Beast is 10 to 12 miles with way too many obstacles to count. “We literally want to rip a million people off their couches, get them out there and get them dirty,” De Sena said.

The events are notoriously tough and De Sena prides himself on inflicting punishment. “Barbed wire is our signature and we always have water and fire elements. Just when you think you’ve made it to the finish, we’ll have gladiators out there to pummel you with pugil sticks,” De Sena said. “Our goal is to wake up the country and make people realize that it’s OK to get dirty and OK to get outside their comfort zone.” www.spartan race.com —Bob Babbitt

How to Survive the Spartan Race Experience: Since there are

Let the fast guys and gals go off the front.

Concern yourself with making it through the course in one piece.

Your watch will just get coated in mud and slop anyway.

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elements and you will be crawling and climbing a ton, wear gloves to help with your grip and for warmth depending, of course, on the race you are doing and the time

of year. Arm warmers that you can slide up and down are also a good idea, along with a lightweight technical skullcap to keep your noggin toasty.

A technical fabric

The events

H is best for your H are meant to running top. When a 100 percent cotton T-shirt gets sweaty or wet, it just gets heavier. The last thing you need is more weight to carry.

test you. Make sure you have eaten and hydrated well beforehand and consider carrying a gel or two.

Expect the

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TIP: Staying cool on hot summer days can help combat heatrelated illnesses.

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During the hot summer it’s easy to lock yourself indoors with your power-hungry air conditioner. But don’t sweat it; we found effective cooling gear that helps you beat the heat so you don’t miss out on your favorite outdoor activities this summer.

Hammacher Schlemmer Insulated Evaporative Cooling Cap

Reebok Training Day Zigtech Sleeveless Top $35

$24.95

Camelbak 2011 Delaney Plus $30 • This hydration pack features a 24-ounce bottle and 5-ounce gel flask to keep you going as temperatures soar. The back panel is made from a laminated mesh with perforated foam and the belt features adjustable side cinches. www.camelbak.com

• This hat will keep your head up to 30 degrees cooler than the outside air temperature.

To “charge” it, run the hat under cool water and wring out the excess.

The secret is in its three-layer fabric that uses the sun’s rays to draw heat away from your head; it retrains cool water through an inner lining. www.ham macher.com

Asics Kushon Low-cut Socks $10 • These socks feature Asics’ soft and breathable Cool Max Xtra Life fabric that’s durable and whisks away moisture. The mesh knit near the arches provides ventilation and the seamless toe construction eliminates a bulky toe seam. www. asicsamerica.com

• The Training Day Zigtech top is made from a lightweight fabric with Celliant fibers that increase oxygen levels and blood circulation, helping to balance core temperature. www.reebok.com

Polar Products Wrist and Ankle Wraps $11.95

The North Face Better than Naked Short $55 • This super lightweight short makes you feel as if you’re running naked—without you getting stopped by the cops. It has a water-repellent finish, breathable fabric and is designed without an inseam to eliminate chafing. www. thenorthface.com

• To activate the reusable wraps, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to use, followed by a quick towel dry. The wraps lower core body temperatures by cooling the blood pumping near the surface of the skin. www. polar-products.com

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Gran Fondo Fever

Set your sights on this fun style of cycling that is sweeping the nation.

By Ben Delaney A pack of Ferraris lead the way for the 2,500 cyclists at the Little Italy start of the Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego on April 10.

VANCOUVER TO ECHELON GRAN WHISTLER GRAN FONDOS This five-event FONDO series benefits

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t’s the best of both worlds—road marshals stop traffic like you’re in a professional race, but you can ride your own pace, or even pull over for delicious snacks along the way.

In the past two years, gran fondos have blossomed to about 15 events around the country, offering everyday cyclists the opportunity to take over the roads for the day.

Italian for “big ride,” a gran fondo is comparable to a marathon. The skinny people at the front are racing, but many people are there to complete the distance on their own terms. Very unlike a marathon, however, a gran fondo offers you the thrill and energy-saving efficiency of cruising in big groups.

All of this year’s American gran fondos offer different lengths to suit varying abilities and appetites.

Most American cyclists are familiar with century rides and great fundraiser rides such as the MS150.

Gran fondos are a different type of experience, often offering gourmet food, better road safety measures and sometimes timing chips for part or all of the course. Yet, gran fondos are not races where a high level of fitness is needed to participate. You can’t get “dropped” from a gran fondo like you could in a road race or a criterium. Again, think cycling marathon— a gran fondo is exactly what you decide it should be.

Now get down to business: Pick an event below, sign up and put it on your calendar.

Ben Delany is the editor-in-chief of VeloNews magazine.

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GRAN FONDO USA SERIES Every rider gets a timing chip, and prizes are awarded for the fastest ride up the route’s biggest climb. www. granfondousa. com • Philadelphia, Aug. 14 The second annual Philadelphia event begins in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum and heads down Ben Franklin Parkway and then off into Valley Forge National Park.

• Miami, Nov. 20 Come late fall, south Florida will still be offering warm riding temperatures.

• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sept. 10

CENTURION CYCLING Centurions have standardized distances (25, 50 and 100 miles).

Riders are put into one of four self-selected corrals at the start. www. centurioncycling. com • Middleton, Wis., Aug. 5-7 • Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 16-18

Livestrong and local cancer institutes. www. echelongran fondo.org • Seattle, July 23 The day begins with breakfast aboard a ferry en route to the start of the rolling, scenic course.

• Fort Collins, Colo., Aug. 21 All three length options of this Colorado gran fondo start with the 9-mile Rist Canyon climb, which will be closed to traffic.

• Palo Alto, Calif., Sept. 17 Following a promenade lap of downtown Palo Alto, police escort riders out to the Pacific coast for a scenic ride that includes the climb up Tunitas Creek Road.

• Hood River, Ore., Sept. 24 The Columbia River Gorge is a scenic highlight of this Oregon event.

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AMERICAN GRAN FONDOS

Billing itself as the “Ride from Sea to Sky,” the Canadian gran fondo takes riders inland on a brand new highway.

There are three options: a 60K Medio Fondo, a 120K Gran Fondo and a 120K Giro, which is a timed race. www. rbcgranfondo whistler.com

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Revive Your Ride mornings, but even hardcore cyclists can learn from the hipster’s affinity for simple bikes. The easiest way to revive that old bike in the garage is to ditch the gears in favor of a single-speed.

Instead of using complex drivetrains

STEP 1: Strip the old parts.

Here’s a step-by-step process for converting an old mountain or road bike into a single-speed.

Remove the derailleurs, chain, cassette and chainrings from the bike. If your bike has downtube shifters, take those off as well, but if the shifters and brake levers are a single unit, leave those on the bike to actuate the brakes.

STEP 2: Ditch the extra gears.

YOU’LL NEED:

• a single-speed spacer kit, single-speed chain, chain tensioner and single-speed axle.

Combined, these parts should cost less than $100 at your local bike shop.

BOLTS

• Pull the pedals and bolts off the bike to check their threads for corrosion. If they are rusted, head down to the bike shop or hardware store and replace them. Otherwise, spread some metal grease on the threads and screw them back into place.

BRAKES

• Make sure the brakes work perfectly. If you aren’t comfortable checking them thoroughly, take the bike to a shop.

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Remove the cassette and slide the spacers onto the freehub. Choose one cog from your cassette—one with about 17 teeth works well—and slide it back onto the wheel among the other spacers. Make sure the cog lines up with the small ring on your crank.

Place the rest of the spacers on the freehub and secure them in place with the lockring.

STEP 3: Size the chain.

Take a new single-speed chain, not the old one that was on the bike, and wrap it around the chainring that has about 40 teeth and the gear on the rear wheel. It is important that the

to shift among 20 gear options, these bikes have only one cog and no shifters. Eliminating all the other drivetrain components saves money and eliminates most mechanical problems road bikes have.

chain is taught when laced on the bike. If your bike has horizontal dropouts, which is common on bikes from the early 1990s and before, this allows you to pull the wheel back away from the crank and stretch the chain to create tension. If the frame has vertical drops, you will not be able to pull tension into the chain. Instead, use an old derailleur or a chain tensioner to prevent the chain from sagging. This setup isn’t as minimalistic, but it is still effective.

STEP 4: Adapt the crank.

If your bike has a chain tensioner, leave the derailleur and chainrings on the bike to prevent the chain from popping off the ring. A single-speed with horizontal drops can hold the chain on the chainring without additional support, so you can remove the front derailleur and superfluous chainrings to streamline the bike’s look.

—Aaron Hersh

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>> You’ve probably noticed an uptick in the number of people in tight jeans riding bikes with monochromatic color schemes. This new breed of cyclist has very little in common with the Lycra-clad cycling groups riding early Saturday

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13 Things Your

Please limit yourself to no more than two electronic devices when you work out.

Training Partner Won’t Tell You

By Susan Lacke

Endurance athletes often stock >> up on how-to books to learn the quirks, lingo, training tips and traditions

that form their sports. But there are some things these books won’t explain, and your training partners just don’t have the heart to tell you. Rip out this page and add it to your favorite training book as an addendum—it’s time you learned a few unwritten rules of the endurance world.

There are at least two embarrassing songs on every playlist.

There is no need to pretend you don’t know how they got there. Just own up to your love for N’Sync.

one really cares if you did a brutal 12-miler this morning. No need to try to work it into every conversation you have at work, at school, while shopping, at the bank …

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5.

Everyone pees in the pool at some point. Everyone. Anyone who says they haven’t is lying. The same goes for the mass start of an open-water swim. There’s a reason the water feels so warm.

3.

Please limit yourself to no more than two electronic devices when you work out. Anything more and you’ll have more wires coming out of you than an ICU patient.

4.

Outside of your running group, no

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It’s embarrassing when you stretch in inappropriate places, like at the checkout aisle of the grocery store.

8.

It’s not bragging if you can do it, but until you’ve done it, zip it.

9.

If you’re on a Century ride and take a break, eat first, then reapply chamois cream. Never the other way around.

Ever.

10.

Everyone’s first open-water swim is scary and induces panic.

That’s normal. The real champs are the ones who face it and get back in there for a second time.

Do not pee on the bike or run when your training partner is in the “spray zone” behind you. That said, if you haven’t peed on the bike or run, you’re missing out on one of the greater joys of being an endurance athlete.

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11.

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Don’t wear your aero helmet on a group ride unless you want people to think you’re a tool.

Everyone cringes when they see their race photos online.

Do you really look like that when you run? Yes. Yes, you do.

12.

Unless you were trying to qualify for the Olympics and failed, please refrain from throwing a hissy fit at the finish line if you are unhappy with your performance. If your child can’t do it in at a restaurant, you can’t do it at the finish line.

13.

Even if your training partner is faster than you, don’t discount yourself. Chances are very good that person admires something about you, but just hasn’t told you: your positive attitude, your persistence, or your ability to make compression shorts look good. Whatever it is, keep it up! There’s a reason he or she is still training with you.

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In It for the Long Run

By Cielestia Calbay

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ne bad race hasn’t discouraged ultrarunner Jamie Donaldson.

The 37-year-old remembers the first time she competed in the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon, an event known as the world’s toughest foot race. She was leading the 2007 race for 75 miles when everything fell apart and she ended up walking to the finish line. “I underestimated the heat and went out too fast; I couldn’t process any liquids,” said Donaldson, who had hyponatremia and gained 20 pounds by the end of race. “It was crazy. I swelled up like you couldn’t believe.“ Donaldson, who has competed in more than 50 100-mile-plus races over the last six years, is a threetime Badwater Ultramarathon women’s champion, and holds the women’s course record with a 26:16:12 finish in 2010. She’ll head back to Death Valley, Calif., on July 11 to defend her title.

“My goal is to give it a good fight and finish,” said Donaldson, who aims to finish in less than 26 hours. “It’s hard to compare this race year-to-year because the temperature varies

and that changes your race, even though the course is the same.”

Zach Gingerich, who finished first at the 2010 Badwater race, said he’s impressed by Donaldson’s determination and confidence. “There are so many elements to deal with in this competition and she always seems to come out on top,” said Gingerich.

“I’m sure she has rough points just like everyone else, but she’s able to battle through and finish strong, and that says a lot about how tough she is.”

Donaldson, a middle school math teacher and retired tap dancer, trains by running 100 to 200 miles per week and simulates course conditions, such as the 130-degree weather, by running in place and performing step-ups in the sauna or running with layers on in the afternoon in her hometown of Littleton, Colo.

“There are a lot of mental challenges and uncertainties involved as you ask yourself, ‘Can I really run for 24 hours?’

You just have to find strength, think back to your training and know that you’re prepared,” said Donaldson.

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Blueprint

10 Weeks. 5 Kilometers.

1 Blast of a Time. nce upon a time in the early 1980s, runners, walkers and joggers who wanted to compete in a 5K would’ve had a tough time finding one. 10K races such as Atlanta’s Peachtree dominated the American road runner’s race schedule until the 1985 debut of a little race called the Carlsbad 5000.

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“That race helped raise the profile of the 5K because right out of the gate, world records were set, and that attracted media coverage and interest in the distance,” said Ryan Lamppa, the media director for Running USA, a nonprofit organization that tracks running trends.

American runner Steve Scott set two world records for the road 5K within the first three years of the race, running 13:32 in

1986 and 13:31 in 1988.

“Carlsbad elevated the 5K as a high-profile race because of the elite side of the event,” Lamppa said.

“But it was only one event.

Race for the Cure turned the 5K into the road race distance with the largest amount of participants in the U.S.” In 1987, four years after the first Race for the Cure and one year after the first Carlsbad 5000, there were 600,000 5K finishers in the

U.S. In 2010, there were 4 million—and 38 percent of those finishers ran at a Race for the Cure event.

Whether you’re walking, running or racing for a cure, at Carlsbad or in one of the more than 8,800 other 5K events taking place this year, our 5K plan, developed by Competitor’s Mario Fraioli, will get you across the finish line in (personal) record time.

—Erin Beresini

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A plan to help you conquer America’s favorite race distance. Read up, then let it rip on race day—you’ll be done in time for breakfast.

Blueprint

Why the 5K Is a Killer Race Beginner and elite friendly. Depending on your experience and starting fitness level, marathon training plans can typically require at least six months of focused training and the steady build up of overall mileage and long runs.

Considering the demands of a 26.2-mile effort, such cautious and patient preparation makes sense. The 5K, however, is a much more forgiving distance and hence open to just about anyone who gets the thumbs up from his or her doctor to begin an exercise program.

No excuses! Committing to a 5K road race can be the first step toward a new and improved way of life.

Accessible. The 5K is the

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distance of choice for many community fundraising organizations because managing a 3.1-mile course is far less complicated and resource-gulping than races like the full or halfmarathon. The good news for you is that 5Ks are in relatively large supply, even dipping into the winter months like the omnipresent Jingle Bells 5K.

Race often. The longer the distance, the more the pounding, and for most of us, the longer the recovery.

A hard-run marathon can leave a runner thoroughly whacked for two or more weeks, as muscle tissue clamors to repair the dam-

4 Race-day Tips with Desiree Davila

age. The 5K distance does not fry your body in the same way. If you love to race, consider that after you’ve done the appropriate preparation and developed an appropriate base, hopping in a 5K every other week is easily doable.

The 5K is a great speed workout in itself, too. Not only can you enjoy racing the 5K on a frequent basis, but a hard-run 5K is a terrific workout itself that, within the context of an overall program, will contribute to your stamina and speed.

Less overall time commitment. Anyone who has faithfully followed a full-tilt, long-term marathon training program knows what a time suck it can be, especially if the program involves runs over three hours. It’s far easier to fit in a fundamental 5K plan.

Training and racing for 5Ks offers fantastic benefits to those with busy work and family lives.

Going fast is just as sweet as going long.

Since the running boom of the 1970s, many runners hungry for new challenges have sought to go longer.

Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons can become the big draw for runners who have knocked off their marathon goals. But what about speed?

—T.J. Murphy

Pressing the pace in the breathtaking final miles of this year’s Boston Marathon, Desiree Davila, from Rochester Hills, Mich., finished a close second while recording a 2:22:38 marathon, the third-fastest marathon ever run by an American woman.

Like many of today’s top long-distance runners, Davila developed the speed she unleashed at Boston over years of focusing on distances such as the 3000 meters.

Here is Davila’s advice.

No surprises with your pre-race routine. According to Davila, your training buildup is the ideal opportunity to test out your pre-race rituals, especially with nutrition.

Race morning, Davila advises, is perhaps the worst time to introduce an exotic menu choice. “Use your interval days to test out basics like oatmeal or toast, and see what works. I like to keep it light and simple.”

Prepare and execute a sound pacing strategy.

“Your training will give you an indication of what you’re capable of on race days,”

says Davila. “Be patient at the start and stick to the pace your training indicates you’re prepared for.” The worse mistake may be going out too fast, plunging yourself into oxygen debt. “It can be a disaster.”

Channel your competitive energy. Run a 5K at an optimal race pace and you’re bound to experience some quality race pain. “Use the competition to get through it,” says Davila.

“Everyone around you is in just as much pain. Be competitive, and stay focused on making all the hard work pay off.”

Do a thorough warm-up.

Davila abides by the doctrine of a long warm-up for short races. “The shorter the race distance the longer the warm-up,” says her coach, Keith Hanson.

“Desi will warm up four or five kilometers worth for a 3000-meter track race,” he says. “I’ll do a lot of warm-up for a 5K,” she says. “I have to be prepared for a fast start to the race so I’ll do some hard striders.”

This may include as much as a half-mile at race pace, Hanson adds.

—T.J. Murphy

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Blueprint Partnered with his brother, Kevin Hanson, Keith Hanson is one of the coaches supervising the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, a Michigan-based program that seeks to develop Olympic-caliber running talent. With marquee athlete Desiree Davila posting the third-fastest marathon by an American woman in Boston this year, and two-time USA 25K champion and now-retired Brian Sell, who finished 22nd at the Beijing Olympic Marathon, the Hanson brothers have rapidly put Detroit on the map in the distance running world. The brothers also own and manage four running shoe stores in the Detroit metropolitan area. www.hansons-running.com

Workout from the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project Below, Davila’s coach, Keith Hanson, offers advice to the citizen 5K runner out to break a personal record. Knowing your current 5K race pace is essential to plotting interval workouts.

1 Perhaps the best way to tap into the power of interval training is to join a running group, Hanson says. “Go to your local running store. They’re great sources of information about where to train in the community.

At a group track workout you’ll be introduced to all the basics.”

2 “Find your current fitness level.”

Race a 5K or run a three-mile time trial to record your current ability. If you run 24 minutes flat, for example, your current race pace ability is 7:44/per mile.

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3 The best way to stir your systems upward in speed is to insert weekly interval workouts where you practice repeats at 7:44 pace, Hanson says. An example workout is 12x400 meters, with each repeat run in 1:56. You will become faster and more efficient.

“Jog recoveries between each interval.” As your fitness improves, you’ll likely need less and less recovery. After a month or two, retest your fitness at another time trial or race and recalibrate your interval training speed.

—T.J. Murphy

Running for a Cause The six programs listed below give you the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a charity you believe in while also providing training support to get you across the finish line. From personal coaches there to cheer you on race day to massages and VIP race after-parties, the perks of program membership make doing good feel great.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Team In Training www.teamintraining.org Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America | Team Challenge www.ccteamchallenge.org The American Cancer Society | DetermiNation www.acsdetermination.org Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Marathon for the Cure www.marathonforthecure.org The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Team ASPCA www.teamaspca.org Team Activities for Special Kids | TASKforce www.solutia.com/taskforce

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Nixing Nagging Knee Pain Experiencing persistent pain on the outside of the knee while running? The problem could be iliotibial band syndrome, a condition caused when the IT band, which runs from the pelvis area down the side of the thigh to just below the knee and helps the knee and hip bend, tugs on the knee cap or outer hip, resulting in knee cap tracking problems and even tendinitis of the knee and hip.

ITBS remains the number one injury of all time for runners, according to Scott Duke, the former sports chiropractor at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and owner of Duke Chiropractic in New York City.

“The IT band can adhere to your thigh muscle or hamstring and with repetitive trauma, inflammation rises and the muscles stick to the band,” says Duke. “It occurs because of a weakness in the gluteus medius—the butt—and also a lack of pliability in the kinetic chain muscles.”

Duke, who specializes in treating soft-tissue running injuries using active release therapy and the Graston Technique, most often treats the condition by reducing inflammation using electric muscle stimulation and cryotherapy, then lengthening the IT band with ART, assisted stretches and case-dependent pelvic alignment. He also prescribes an at-home buttstrengthening and post-run stretching routine. See page 47.

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Preventing Side STRENGTH: SINGLE LEG BRIDGE

“This activates the gluteus medius on the leg that you’re balancing on,” says Duke.

“This muscle needs endurance more than strength.”

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Lay with your back flat on the floor, arms at sides and knees bent.

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Using your core, lift your back and butt off the floor, simultaneously extending the right leg until it’s straight. Hold extended position for 10 seconds or longer—working up to two minutes. Repeat on other leg.

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Complete six sets on each side after every run.

KINETIC CHAIN MUSCLES STRETCHES

Hold each stretch for 15 seconds per side; complete two sets on each side.

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HIP FLEXOR: “This stretch moves the hip flexors off the IT band,” says Duke.

“Use elevation like a bed or a couch.”

DUKE’S BONUS TIPS:

PIRIFORMIS: “This is a combo that targets the hamstring, IT band and piriformis,” says Duke.

*Massage the IT band with a foam roller, focusing on bending and straightening the knee as you roll up and down. Twice a week is plenty. “When in doubt, use ice; avoid heat,” and, “avoid the abductor machine at the gym at all costs. It shortens and tightens the IT band.”

—Sabrina Grotewold

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ide stitches are a common complaint among runners.

Although medical science has yet to determine the exact cause of the pain, some sports physicians believe that the root of the pain differs according to the experience level of the afflicted.

Those new to the 5K distance may experience side stitches more frequently than more seasoned runners.

When running, there is increased abdominal pressure pushing up on the diaphragm.

At the same time, rapid breathing causes the lungs to expand and this presses down on the diaphragm, a muscle that if “pinched” from above and below, gets less blood flow and spasms, resulting in painful side stitches. The good news is, as the body adapts to training, breathing becomes less labored and, if this is in fact the cause of the spasm, the stitches will go away as the runner gets more accustomed to the distance.

(Note: Asthma patients also breathe rapidly and are prone to this type of side stitch.)

If experienced runners get side stitches, possible explanations include: the pre-race meal was too large, too fatty or too close to the event and it fills the

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stomach and pulls down on the diaphragm, causing it to spasm.

The nutrients needed for longer distances are not required for shorter distances; runners need to cut down on intake. If this is difficult, sit down with a sports physician or sports nutritionist with a food log to come up with a new plan. (Newbies: Nutrition could also be the culprit for you, too, so look at your pre-race meal.)

Once you get a side stitch, treatment is simple. Stop running and take long, slow deep breaths. I also recommend what I call the “Nike Swoosh” stretch because you look like their logo: Stretch with both arms extended to the sky then bend sideways at the waist to each side; hold for 15 seconds on each side. This should relieve the spasm and off you go again.

Prevention is really the key. As your endurance gets better, you should experience fewer stitches as long as you don’t overeat before a race.

One item of caution: The diaphragm has nerves that refer pain to the shoulder. If you get these pains on the left side, please get checked out by your doctor to be sure you are not calling cardiac pain a side stitch.

Dr. Maharam is the medical director of Competitor Group’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors, International Marathon Medical Directors Association. Find him on Facebook at Running Doc, or contact him at Runningdoc@competitor.com.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, 6 laps of running the straightaways, walk the turns, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training 30:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 10 x [1:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 30:00

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, 4 laps of running the straightaways, walk the turns, 4 laps of run half lap, walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training 30:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 10 x [1:30 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 30:00

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, 6 laps of running half lap/walk half lap, then 2 x run 1 lap/walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

5:00 warm-up walk, then 8 x [2:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 35:00

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, 6 laps of running half lap/walk half lap, then 4 x run 1 lap/walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

5:00 warm-up walk, then 7 x [3:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 35:00

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, 4 laps of running 1 lap/ walk half lap, then 2 x run 2 laps/walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

5:00 warm-up walk, then 6 x [4:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 40:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 10 x [1:30 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 8 x [2:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 8 x [2:30 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 8 x [3:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 6 x [4:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

Friday

Saturday X-Training 30:00

REST X-Training 30:00

REST X-Training 35:00

REST X-Training 35:00

REST X-Training 40:00

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Sunday

X-training: Alternative aerobic exercise in the form of cycling, water running, swimming or the elliptical. These are scheduled before or after your key workouts for the week and cross training for 30 to 60 minutes on your non-running days is a good way to get in extra volume without beating up your body.

Monday

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, 3 x run 2 laps/walk half lap, then 1 x run 4 laps, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, run 1 lap, walk half lap, run 2 laps/walk half lap, run 3 laps/ walk half lap, run 4 laps, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, run 1 lap/ walk half lap, then 3 x run 3 laps/walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, run 2 laps/ walk half lap, then 2 x run 4 laps/walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

TRACK: 1 lap warm-up walk, then 3 x run 4 laps/walk half lap, 1 lap cooldown walk

Rest or X-Training

Tuesday

TRACK: Head to your local high school or college track once a week to do your workout in a controlled environment. One lap of most tracks is a quarter mile and running round and round is an excellent way to “track� your progress.

Wednesday Thursday

5:00 warm-up walk, then 5 x [5:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 40:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 4 x [6:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 40:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 3 x [8:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 45:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 3 x [9:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 45:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 2 x [15:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

X-Training 30:00

5:00 warm-up walk, then 5 x [5:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 4 x [7:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 3 x [9:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

5:00 warm-up walk, then 3 x [10:00 run/1:00 walk], 5:00 cooldown walk

Friday

Saturday X-Training 40:00

REST X-Training 40:00

REST X-Training 45:00

REST X-Training 45:00

REST Race day!

5:00 warm-up walk, then 20:00 run, 5:00 cooldown walk

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DRIED CRANBERRIES

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DEMYSTIFYING SPORTS NUTRITION Straightforward tips and expert secrets

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ood nutrition advice for endurance athletes may appear simple: Eat whole foods often. But practical application of this principle complicates matters.

We conferred with some of the most respected sports nutritionists, physiologists and elite athletes in the endurance world to provide trendfree insight into what endurance athletes need for optimal health and performance.

Debunking the Garbage Disposal Theory You’ve probably heard this before— you might have even said it: I’m an endurance athlete who trains and races hard, therefore, I can eat whatever and however much I desire. “I call it the garbage disposal theory,” says Liz Applegate, Ph.D., director of sports nutrition, University of California, Davis. “It works for some male athletes, but it’s going to catch up to you.”

Of course, all food is fuel and the body will burn whatever you give it, but if the goal is lifelong good health and longevity in sports, consuming quality nutrition cannot be overlooked.

Strive for Lean, Not Thin “Weight is the wrong metric—look at lean muscle mass and body fat percentages,” advises Dan Benardot, Ph.D., RD, professor of nutri-

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tion and kinesiology and health, and codirector of the Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance at Georgia State University.

In charge of the nutritional health and hydration strategies for the 1996 Olympic gold-medal wining U.S. gymnastics team and the U.S. marathoners at the 2004 Olympics, Benardot recently analyzed the consumption habits of elite figure skaters. Dieters take notice: His research reveals that functioning in calorie-deficit mode in an effort to trim down is counterproductive. The skaters who were restrained eaters, creating an 800 to 1,000 calorie daily deficit, tended to have higher body fat levels compared to the skaters who were less restrictive.

“When you have inadequate caloric consumption, the body will take from the tissues—the lean body mass—and this will lead to higher body fat.”

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“If you provide a small amount of fuel all the time to dynamically match expenditure, then you’ll feel and perform better,” says Benardot.

Why Diets Don’t Work “I’m not a big believer in anybody sticking to a very rigorous nutrition plan,” says Boston-based Krista Austin, Ph.D., exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, and founder of Performance and Nutrition Coaching. “It’s too obsessive; people don’t do as well with a program where they’re told exactly what to eat. They stop listening to their bodies.”

If you want to get leaner for good, a quick-fix diet won’t work—a sustainable, individualized plan will.

“I tell people there isn’t a body weight or composition that I can give you that will make you run a certain time,” says Austin. “If they go through the training I prescribe, they’ll just end up at the weight they should be. Once we have good nutrition in them, they end up finding their performance weight.”

How to Change Habits If you want a different result, you need a new approach. “Habits take a long time to enforce—you have to reinforce them again and again until they become natural,” says Applegate. “I give people at least six to eight weeks and three to four things per week to change.”

Think big but start small. One week of minor modifications could include: eating ice cream or frozen yogurt every other night instead of every night; adding two handfuls of veggies, such as baby spinach and alfalfa sprouts, to your sandwiches; and replacing a processed granola bar snack with one serving of raw almonds (20-25 nuts) and a small apple.

Body Awareness: The Best Elites Have It; Do You? Listening to your body is also critical to success, but how do you do it? Emily Brown, RD, 2009 U.S. cross-country champion and member of Team USA Minnesota, balances running professionally with private nutrition consulting and graduate school. “The best thing an athlete can do is get in tune with his or her eating,” Brown says.

Brown’s advice: Record what you eat and how you fared during workouts as specifically as possible in your training log—not to be obsessive, but to understand the effect that what, when and how much you consume has on the way you felt before, during and after training. This one-minute step provides a wealth of knowledge: Brown knows that she can tolerate cold pizza on race morning, but can’t have peanut butter or bananas within eight hours of running if she wants to avoid gastric distress.

Exercising Portion Control “I don’t think consumer education has been working; the average American consumer hasn’t been choosing to eat less,” Brown says. “We want the most food for the least amount of money.” She believes we’ve all been conditioned by out-of-control portion sizes to eat more than we might need.

Brown cautions athletes to be mindful of what they’re eating out of—a bowl of cereal generally contains three to four servings and a modern dinner plate can hold six to seven servings of pasta.

Eat off a salad plate that is no larger than 10 inches in diameter, tune into your hunger cues

and be realistic about how your activity level translates into how much you need to eat, Brown suggests. For example, if you went for a four-mile run in the evening, refuel with a small plate of pasta mixed with vegetables and protein and stop there. It takes 20 minutes to realize that you’re full, Brown says, and you can do a lot of damage in that time frame.

According to Austin, a healthful plate should resemble this: half fruits and vegetables, one third whole grains, one third protein.

When to Eat “In the U.S., the message is perverted: three square meals, no snacking and nothing after dinner because it’ll make you fat,” says Benardot. “But your blood sugar doesn’t know what time it is.”

Benardot believes the French do it right. They have a light breakfast, drop into a café around 10:30 a.m. for a croissant, eat lunch, have a light meal or snack in the late afternoon, then eat a relatively small dinner at 10 p.m. before going to bed. Eating and drinking episodically stabilizes blood sugar; when glucose, the primary fuel for the brain, drops too low, the hormone cortisol is produced to break down muscle mass so that alanine, an amino acid, can be converted to glucose.

“Blood sugar fluxes every three hours, so to not burn your lean muscle mass and keep cortisol at bay, it makes a lot of sense never to let yourself get hungry,” says Benardot.

The little things count: Top celery with all-natural peanut butter instead of processed cheese.

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You Need to Eat Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for our brains and

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muscles, so endurance athletes need to eat them. Period.

“Humans can store plenty of fat and protein but our carb storage is very low, and it’s stored locally and not shared,” says Benardot.

“So, we tend to run out of glycogen carbohydrates quickly with the muscles that use it the most.”

Austin doesn’t let her endurance athletes’ carbohydrate intake drop below 50 percent of their total daily calorie intake, no matter what. Brown recommends that 60 to 65 percent of calories come from carbs. Applegate gets more specific and assigns amounts based on training: For a runner averaging 55 to 60 miles per week, she recommends seven grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight. Her suggestion increases to eight, nine or 10 grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight for triathletes.

Carbo-loading is a Myth “We have to give a lot more thought to how energy and mass are distributed,” says Benardot. “Unless you start thinking about how nutrients are parsed out over the course of a day, bad things happen.”

Carbo-loading, or depleting glycogen stores in the week or two before an endurance event and then eating a high amount of

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carbohydrates the few days before the race doesn’t work because your muscles can only store a finite amount of carbohydrates. According to Austin, if you consume your usual amount of at least 50 percent of total daily intake from carbs, glycogen stores will be saturated. In the week before the race, Austin recommends replacing high-fiber foods with low-residue foods: For example, eat white pasta instead of quinoa.

Protein is Essential; Large Quantities Are Not “A lot of athletes think that somehow eating more protein is a safety valve that’ll protect them,” says Benardot. “The cellular capacity for nutrients is finite and whatever you overfill will dissipate and get stored as fat or burned as a fuel source.”

Women and men need the same amount of protein—about 15 percent of total daily calories, or roughly 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. Parsing out protein consumption over the course of the day allows the body to maximize its metabolism and use it for building and repairing muscles.

While endurance athletes tend to avoid bulking up like body builders, they might believe that chowing down on monster

protein bars or eating a massive steak in one sitting will increase their lean muscle mass. However, Benardot notes that it’s the extra calories, not excessive protein, that supports an increase in muscle mass.

Fat: The Underdog Athletes who fear fat likely misunderstand the important role it plays in maintaining body temperature, protecting organs, maintaining nerve impulse transmission as well as memory storage and tissue structure, and absorbing carotenoids and vitamins A, D, E and K. Fat can also serve as an energy source during extended distances, particularly at an effort of 50 to 75 percent of maximum heart rate.

“Compared to carbs and protein, we have nearly unlimited stores of fat,” says Brown. “You’ll use fat stores as energy during marathons.”

Athletes’ diets, like the diet of sedentary individuals, should be low in saturated and trans fats. The majority of an athlete’s 25 percent of total daily calories should be consumed from hearthealthy unsaturated fats—found in avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds—and, according to Applegate, 1,500-1,700mg or just over one gram a day of omega-3 fatty acids—found in fatty fish including salmon, canola and olive oils, walnuts and flaxseed. For example, one handful of walnuts provides roughly 2.5 grams of omega-3s.

Antioxidants and Supplements: Getting What You Need If you’re eating proper proportions of complex carbohydrates, protein, dairy and healthy fats to

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match your activity level, strive to consume a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, and don’t eliminate entire food groups, you might not need additional supplements.

“We don’t know all of the beneficial compounds that are in every food, but we do know that there are compounds and enzymes in food that the body can digest that aren’t present in supplements and vitamins,” says Applegate.

In addition, whole foods provide the best source of nutrients because, when eaten in certain combinations, the compounds create reactions that allow for better absorption of the vitamins and minerals. For example, vitamin C increases the absorption of iron— a mineral that women need 18mg and men need 8mg of daily—so eating a salad made of high-iron spinach and vitamin C-filled strawberries is beneficial.

Mega doses of antioxidants, or more than twice the FDA-recommended daily allowance, can prove detrimental because they can break down proteins, says Austin.

Supplement use should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

There’s No Magic Bullet, But Superfoods Are Still Super Applegate’s top picks for athletes: Almonds, eggs, sweet potatoes, whole-grain bread and pasta, oranges, black beans, mixed salad greens, salmon, colorful veggies, chicken, mixed berries, dark chocolate and low-fat dairy or vegetarian-friendly products that contain live probiotic cultures.

Olympian and 2011 women’s U.S. half-marathon champion Jen Rhines of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., and San Diego, fuels up on healthy staples such as sweet potatoes and leafy greens like arugula, spinach, Swiss chard and

kale—she eats a salad almost every day. Her simple preparation includes seasoning foods with Celtic sea salt and spices before grilling it. Her idea of fast food is sushi or the Whole Foods salad bar.

Sugar is Not the Enemy We know that excessive amounts of refined sugar can increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but does it make you fat?

“If you’re diabetic or reactive hypoglycemic, refined sugars are very bad, and anything that triggers the excess stimulation of insulin makes you more fat—refined carbs may do that, but so does delayed eating,” says Benardot.

For optimal health, Austin believes that sugary foods that aren’t fruits or vegetables should be eaten sparingly. She recommends that recreational athletes modify refined sugar intake based on goals so there’s a reason for the change. “If you cut sugar out slowly, people will say they don’t even crave it anymore,” says Austin.

Glycemic Index: The Quick and Dirty “Glycemic index is a measure of how quickly the carbs get out into the bloodstream: Something with a high GI is out there fast and ready to use; low GI means a longer, slower release,” says Applegate.

According to Applegate, what people neglect to realize is that foods have their GI tested alone, but we don’t usually eat foods in isolation. “If I top yogurt with nuts—when you add protein, fat or fiber to another food—it slows up the mix. You lower the GI.” Austin purports that part of optimizing energy is to drip glucose steadily into the body and doing so requires eating certain foods in combination with others. Eating a mix of carbs, fat and protein, such as a banana with nut butter or hummus on rice cakes, helps stabilize blood sugar.

“Here’s the deal: Your body is well equipped to deal with rapid rises in insulin,” says Applegate. “There’s evidence to show that out-of-shape,

Refined sugar can provide quick energy when racing.

When not exercising, it should be enjoyed in moderation.

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overweight people who eat a lot of high GI foods may suffer detrimental effects. But, it all circles back to eating more fruits, veggies and whole grains, and that ultimately pans out to a lower GI diet.”

PRE-WORKOUT FUELING If you tend to work out in the afternoons or evenings, or complete multiple sessions in one day, you should have fuel in the tank to sustain your efforts. If it’s been a couple of hours since you’ve eaten, it’s a good idea to top off your fuel tank before you train with a small snack of refined carbohydrates.

Working out first thing in the morning can be trickier. If you rise in the morning for a 60-minute run but never consume anything prior to heading out, drink half a cup of white grape juice, Benardot recommends. Once you’ve adjusted to that, slowly increase the amount to one cup, then add half a piece of white bread, then a whole piece, until you can tolerate two pieces of bread with one cup of juice—depending on duration of the activ-

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ity. “You have to feed the beast in a way that it can tolerate fuel,” advises Benardot.

Austin recommends a lowglycemic sports drink or white toast with creamy, not crunchy, peanut butter if heading out on a higher intensity or longer run.

If the session is low intensity or brief and it’s difficult to find something the runner’s stomach will tolerate, she’s fine with not eating beforehand. Through her work with various Olympiccaliber athletes, including 2004 Olympic marathon silver medalist Meb Keflezighi, Austin advises that the following foods tend to sit well prior to prolonged exercise: grits mixed with a little egg, a plain waffle with sliced bananas, bread with cream cheese, or even dried fruits.

TO FUEL OR NOT DURING TRAINING The answer generally depends on duration and conditions of the workout, but teaching your body to rely on fat as a fuel source during long runs can help prevent the depletion of carbo-

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hydrates—known as hitting the wall—during endurance events.

“Very rarely do I let my athletes train on a carb source—there has to be a good reason for doing it,” Austin says. She reveals that when Keflezighi, 2009 ING New York City Marathon winner, runs 26 miles at 7,000 feet, he’ll complete the run with only a six-ounce bottle mixed with water and a drink with carbs—and he may only have three to four ounces of it. “He’s trained to do it.

He’s taught his body how to use fat as an energy source, so when he gets to the marathon start line, he’s prepared.”

For us mortals, Austin recommends that part of training for the marathon should include teaching the body how to use fat. She recommends going out about twice a month for long runs on very little carbs—have a small amount of low-glycemic food such as toast with cream cheese or oatmeal swirled with peanut butter before the run—but try to get through the workout with only electrolytes and water. Once a month, complete a simulation run, where you practice your in-competition fueling.

Nutrition

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perfect post-run meal

POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY “After exercise, when glycogen synthesis is elevated, you couldn’t think of a better substrate than refined carbs because most of it will be converted to glycogen,” says Benardot. “You’ve gone to great lengths to return your body to where it can work well again the next day.”

A good rule of thumb is to eat or drink something with a three-toone or even four-to-one carbs-toprotein ratio, says Brown, whose favorite post-workout drink is chocolate milk.

Austin prescribes half a gram of carbohydrates and six grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, and up to one gram of carbs and 20 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight after a two- to three-hour run. Calculate fluid loss via your sweat rate and replace fluids accordingly. Continue to refuel with mini meals or snacks, eating every two to three hours, she advises.

FUELING DURING DISTANCE RACES Because our glycogen stores—the

first and prime source of fuel for muscles—are limited, completing and competing well in endurance events is like constructing a puzzle that should be almost entirely intact the day you toe the start line. Futz with the various shapes and configurations during pre-race training, but that final piece is a ceremonial one that should fall into place when, bonk-free, you rocket across the finish line.

“Simple sugar is absolutely what an exercising person needs,” says Benardot. “I can’t think of a better thing because you’re dribbling it in at a rate where it’s not going to get too high and burning it faster than you can produce it.”

Because refined carbohydrates, such as glucose, sucrose and maltodextrin, are absorbed differently, Applegate recommends trying a mix of the three carbs at a rate of 30 to 60 grams, depending on body weight, per hour.

Easy-to-tolerate sources include gels, chews, sports beans or gum drops. She recommends drinking a quarter cup of fluid every 20 minutes or so, depending on sweat rate.

Optimal Nutrition is Individual Because preferences, goals and lifestyles differ, and training loads vary according to racing schedules, optimal nutrition remains entirely individual.

Benardot tells his self-aware Olympic athletes: “Ninety percent of the time, do exactly what your body yearns for and the other 10 percent, have a good time because it won’t matter— your body has made all of the adaptations it needs.”

Now that’s sustainable advice.

Performance

Booster

A secret that Krista Austin, Ph.D., of Performance and Nutrition Coaching, shares with her elites is taking sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, in gel capsules. “It will expand your blood volume, give you more sodium and act as a buffer for you to tolerate lactic acid better so you won’t be breathing as hard,” she reveals. “If you’re a salty sweater, sodium bicarbonate loading will help prevent cramping and dehydration.”

Here's how to do it: Buy gelatin capsules from Whole Foods and fill with a tiny amount, about 0.3mg, of baking soda. Don’t even contemplate not using the gel caps or else you’ll be “strapped to the toilet,” Austin says. Take with a light carbohydrate beverage before hard, long tempo runs or long interval workouts a few times during training to ensure that your body can tolerate it. You may feel a bit heavier and thirstier; Austin recommends hydrating with Gatorade’s G2 sports drink when you’re trying this. In the five days before a goal race, Austin has her athletes take 10 capsules throughout each day with fluid. You can’t use this trick all the time, Austin warns, but when used sparingly, can be “one of the keys to dropping and doing push-ups after a marathon,” she says.

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ď ź Tame waits for the Tokyo subway to take him to the start of the run.

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I Heart

Tokyo How a gangly British tech geek became Tokyo’s most popular runner, and the Tokyo Marathon’s biggest pain.

By Erin Beresini

J

oseph Tame is

fast.

I’m chasing the 33-yearold British expatriate through his adopted home of Tokyo on a crisp, cloudy afternoon and, to put it in Tame’s terms, we look “quite mad.” We are the only Westerners I’ve seen on the streets in the three days since I arrived on April 18, our foreignness magnified by our relative enormity—at a lanky 6-foot-1, Tame is half a foot taller than the average Japanese man and at 5-foot-7, I’m a female giant.

To make matters worse, Tame holds an iPhone in each hand and is running in an acid yellow Nike jacket (“It’s

my signature!”) and a big black fanny pack. The small Nike one wasn’t large enough to hold his iPod shuffle, two USB batteries, Wi-Fi router, USB cables and his requisite 3.5-ounce Godiva 72-percent dark chocolate bar (“My nutrition is pretty bad, actually.”)

He topped the ensemble off with a Nike backpack that looks like a neon yellow honeycomb.

We are running a giant heart around Tokyo with the Japanese script, Kanji, for “heart/spirit/inner strength” written in the middle of the heart—at least that’s how our seemingly aimless, GPS-tracked zigzagging through the city should show up on a digital map when we’re done. It’s

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UStream, as he jogged the city’s streets in a homemade contraption he dubbed the iRun. At its core, the iRun is two Steadicams—stabilizing mounts for video cameras—fused together with carbon rods. Then Tame added foam padding for comfort, a climber’s harness for stability, four iPhones (one streaming Tame’s face, one streaming the race, one collecting data and one for taking calls), an iPad and three wireless routA busy street. ers for functionality, and red and blue foam tubes, a toy  windmill and a birdfeeder-cum-satellite dish for style. All of which prompted U.S. technology Web magazine, Engadget, to post a teaser video for Tame’s 2011 live stream under the headline: “Man will run Tokyo Marathon with dizzying array of gadgetry, amazing lack of shame.”

“There’s only a one in nine chance of getting into the marathon,” Tame tells me the day I arrive. It’s true: Only 30,000 of 294,468 applicants made the cut this year. “A lot of my friends didn’t get in. I did, so I thought I’d share the experience.”

Twenty-five friends stationed along the course and in a make-shift television studio on the 17th floor of the Washington Hotel by the finish line mixed Tame’s personal stream with the 1,000 tweets per hour Tame received, fans who Skyped in, and the crew’s own commentary to create a professional-quality broadcast. Those efforts put technophile Tame’s way of giving back to his beloved city af- Tame in the crosshairs of Tokyo Marathon officials, who ter the March 11 earthquake shook Tokyo and its residents. license out event broadcasting rights to Fuji Television.

The problem is Tame, who ran the last Tokyo Marathon in Neither Fuji TV nor event organizers have come after him six hours and 16 minutes, took off on our 31-mile adven- yet, Tame says, but as his broadcasts get better and garture at eight-minute per mile pace, triggering his iPhone ner more attention—his 2011 Tokyo Marathon broadcast spattered him across local news shows, gyro sensor, which spun Google Earth CNN and the Associated Press—Tame is around and launched us in the wrong dibecoming nervous about the legality of rection for at least two miles.

It’s technophile his actions.

I’m sure the black-suit clad governTelevision, Tame says, doesn’t know ment workers we pass near Imperial Tame’s way of what to do about techies like him who, Palace, the Emperor’s residence, would with five iPhones, a $425 monthly have assumed we robbed the Apple store giving back to his phone bill and an Internet connection, if we weren’t dressed so conspicuously. beloved city after can broadcast any event to the world.

As it is, no one says a word. Not one heckle, jeer or shout. the March 11 “The Japanese people are very respectful,” Tame says when I catch up to him earthquake shook at a stop light. “There’s a whole culture of unwritten rules that makes everything Hour three. We rounded the bottom Tokyo and its run smoothly. That’s why I love it here. of the heart and are slowly making our residents.

And I love being a foreigner here because way up the left side. We have run past that means I get to break the rules with12 miles of gray concrete buildings and out looking like an idiot.” men dressed in suits. Black suits and The way he’s currently dressed, that’s debatable. black ties. Gray buildings and a gray sky that starts to sprinkle rain. The uniformity, at this moment, is irritating.

Why is Tame so in love with this city? Why would the son of a school principal and an occupational therapist from the rural town of Hereford, England, leave his loving parents Tame earned international attention as both a tech and three siblings to live on the other side of the world?

Between pointing out Tokyo’s Hyatt and the stuffed nerd and a marathoner when he live streamed the Tokyo Marathon this past February. Fourteen thousand peo- animals that women attach to their purses in some ple joined him through live video broadcasting website, sort of fetishistic fashion statement, Tame tells me that

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he left school when he was 17 because epilepsy drugs made him sociophobic. At 22, he moved to a small tourist hotel in the Swiss Alps below the Eiger’s north face where he worked as a waiter for two years, often serving Japanese tourists.

Tame moved to Tokyo in late 2001 to teach English on a one-year working visa and fell in love with the city and a culture that shared two of Tame’s most cherished values: kindness and perseverance. He still remembers the first time he rode the bus into Tokyo at night.

“The route took me on this road, raised up above the city.

We were driving through skyscrapers, floating through the air like on a flying bus—Oh my God! Like Bladerunner in the future. All of the red blinking lights! The city’s alive! I could do anything here! Of all the places I’ve lived, it felt like home to me.”

When Tame’s working visa expired and efforts at obtaining an extension were rejected, he returned to England to pursue a four-year degree in Japanese studies at the University of Sheffield, where he met his Japanese wife, Satoko. When he returned to Tokyo in 2008, wife and spousal visa in hand, he was finally, irrevocably home.

I wonder, after Tame nearly runs into a wall while inspecting one of his iPhones, if the greatest mark he’ll make

on his beloved city might possibly be in the shape of a ginormous heart.

Tame is an unlikely runner. In 2002, at home in Eng-

land, he tried to run but found his heart aching after 100 meters, an ailment that led to 24-hour surveillance of his heart’s rhythm and a subsequent diagnosis that deemed nothing was wrong with him, but if his heart hurt, he shouldn’t run.

Then there is the epilepsy discovered at age 16. He doesn’t remember what happened, only that he was asleep in a bunk bed at a friend’s house, then woke up with his tongue throbbing and all of his limbs aching as if someone had tried to pull them off.

“I had no interest in running whatsoever,” Tame says.

“Honestly, I didn’t think I could.”

But when a friend from England and fellow Tokyo resident, Tom Kobayashi, suggested the two men start running together in 2008 to catch up on each other’s news, Tame was game.

“I started bringing my iPhone so when I got home I could see what I’d achieved. That was key for me—to have a record of what I’d done,” says Tame, who is a freelance social media consultant for companies including Nike Japan and JP Morgan.

Kobayashi and Tame trained for the Tokyo Marathon 10K, a race held in conjunction with the marathon, in 2009. Then they went all in and signed up for the 2010 Tokyo Marathon, where Tame first tried to live stream the event with an iPhone strapped to his hat. But Kobayashi

 Tame checks his iPhone in front of Tokyo’s Sky Tree.

 A street in Tokyo

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didn’t win the 2011 marathon lottery, and Tame’s wife, northeastern coast on March 11, turning it into something Satoko, a 28-year-old development director for Total like quicksand. From our vantage point, I can’t see the Football, a Nike-sponsored company that introduces Eu- cracked pavement or leaning walls and telephone poles.

Instead it feels like we’re on a Disney ropean-style soccer training to Japaride through the film set of a futuristic nese coaches and players, likes to wear city. The immense buildings dotting the a purple T-shirt with the words “Run“I started landscape are gray and cold and one in ning Sucks” scribbled across the front particular seems to defy architectural in sparkly gold script; Tame had no bringing my iPhone possibility; what looks like supersized steady training partners. so when I got Erector set beams hold a giant copperSo the technophile grabbed two colored orb 25 stories above ground. iPhones—one operating Google Earth home I could see “That,” Tame says, “is the Fuji TV and the other, RunKeeper—and ran the building.”

Meguro elephant, the Twitter bird and what I’d achieved.

We arrive at the eighth-floor Tokyo Hello Kitty through the city with stunMarathon offices in the Ariake district. ning accuracy. The Hello Kitty advenThat was key for Orchids fill the foyer, where the marature totaled 28 miles, turning Tame into me—to have thon course is etched into Plexiglas on a an unwitting ultramarathoner and a lowall. The flowers are a sign, Tame says, cal running sensation. a record of what that they’ve just moved in.

“An overwhelming number of people A secretary takes us into Chief Opersupport Joseph because they look at I’d done.” ating Officer Tad Hayano’s corner office what he does and realize how hard it and tells us he should be in shortly. is,” says Steve Nagata, a Tokyo-based “This is so exciting!” Tame gushes. technology analyst. “They follow him “Where’s your business card? The Japanese are very fond because of his personality.”

Tame’s Monty Pythonesque sense of silliness and will- of business cards.”

I dig through my wallet to find the two cards I stuck ingness to risk failure make him stand out in a city where failure is unacceptable and conformity, in both clothing and behavior, is considered respectful.

Tame “In England, he would’ve gotten noticed,” Kobayashi says, and running “but not to the same extent. He is ideally placed in Tokyo.” blogger, Nishida Tame’s live streams and GPS runs have also earned him  a reputation as a legitimate technology guru.

“Nobody respects anybody in the tech world,” Nagata says. “He gets a lot of attention and that’s all that counts.

It’s always the first person to do something that gets recognized and Joseph’s good at that. Five years from now, people won’t run around with propellers on their heads, but people will be using aspects of the technology and that’s how it all works.”

But will Tame’s Tokyo Marathon broadcast—an activity that has attracted more social media clients than Tame can currently handle—be shut down? When I tell Tame I have a meeting with the chief operating officer of the Tokyo Marathon, he says he must accompany me as my fixer.

Not just anybody, he says, can make an appointment with the head of a Japanese corporation—it’s impossible. Now I’m paranoid that showing up to the interview with Tame in tow will tick off the COO, but I concede; I can’t read the subway signs.

We ride in the front of an unmanned monorail car that glides above the reclaimed land lining Tokyo Bay. The ground beneath us liquefied, Tame tells me, during the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that originated off Japan’s

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Shibuya, Tokyo   Tame in a Tokyo subway station.

there two months ago.

Hayano and his media coordinator, Shota Fukushima, enter. We shake hands then exchange business cards.

They would’ve bowed, Tame later tells me, but they know I’m American. We sit at a small table, Tame and I on one side, Hayano and Fukushima on the other.

Hayano asks how I like Tokyo. It’s neat, I say. “Neat?” he says with a grin. “Yes, we are very clean.” He knows that’s not what I meant. “That too!” I say. “It’s very clean!”

We laugh. Tame tenses up, probably nervous that I will somehow insult Hayano with my American sensibility. I know the salt-and-pepper-haired 53-year-old lived in the U.S. for almost a decade, spending six years as a gear representative for Asics, so I have some cultural leeway.

I ask Hayano what he believes is the reason behind the Tokyo Marathon’s booming popularity.

“Tokyo had a marathon, but it was just for the elite,” Hayano says. “American people run every day, more even.

But not in Japan. Why? The hurdle was very high for the general public. We lowered it by introducing the sevenhour time limit and making running cool—fashionable. We targeted the women’s magazines. We helped put a lot of articles about women’s running in them,” Hayano says.

“Women’s fashion is a big influence to everybody.”

“Whatever the young women do,” adds Tame, who has been flipping through the magazines on Hayano’s table, “everyone else wants to do.” Tame turns a magazine toward Hayano, pointing to a picture toward the back. It’s Tame in his iRun. “That’s me!” he says.

“That’s you!?” Hayano and Fukushima say.

“I know you,” says Hayano, leaning back in his chair, touching his hand to his chin. “So you’re that guy.”

“Joeseph live streamed the Tokyo Marathon,” I say. “I’m actually writing my story about him.”

Before Hayano can speak, Tame begins to blither.

“Your marathon changed my life. It’s fantastic! I learned so much about the city. And I felt so lucky to get in, but marathon training is kind of boring, so I started running with my iPhone and trying to draw shapes. I ended up running 28 miles to draw Hello Kitty, which was quite popular. But the marathon’s energy and the posters all over the metro and the crowds are incredible! I wanted to share that experience, so I devised this contraption to live stream it but then I got quite nervous that I would interfere with Fuji TV’s broadcasting. But then they featured me in a sto-

ry so that final barrier was removed. Perhaps we could stay in touch for next year’s marathon.”

Hayano takes a sip of coffee. I take a sip of coffee while Hayano grins. I hate coffee. I take another sip.

“Please do stay in touch,” Hayano finally says. “With Shota.”

As we walk down the hall toward the monorail station, I tell Tame I hope I didn’t just screw up his future marathon broadcasting ability.

“Did you see the way he said to keep in touch?” Tame says, rolling his eyes.

We must complete the heart. What

started as a fun run has become something of a military mission; we cut the run short two days ago because it was raining, Tame’s knee was killing him, and it was getting late. Now, at 7 a.m. on a Sunday, we have five hours to finish the top two humps of the heart before I have to catch my flight for Los Angeles. Tame’s knee is still killing him and my hamstrings protest the idea of doing two 17-mile runs in three days.

But we must persevere; it’s the Japanese way to suck it up and keep going, Tame told me when I arrived. That’s why Japanese people love distance running and the imperative, “Ganbatte!” or “Keep going! Persevere!” It’s one of the most used words in the Japanese language, Tame says, and the one most often heard on the Tokyo Marathon course.

The sun shines on Shibuya crossing when we meet Eiko Nishida, a running blogger and writer for Japan’s Trail Running magazine, who heard through Tame’s vir-

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club area” that’s home to the Gaspanic night club where one time, Tame said, a fried chicken seller from Iran tried to persuade Tame to come back to his place. We admired a small, wooden two-story flat with faded sea foam green fish scale details on the walls. Most buildings in Tokyo, Tame said, are renovated or destroyed after 30 years, leaving the city crowded with concrete and futuristic architecture that ignores the curved-roof aesthetic of centuries past. That old building somehow survived.

“I’ll find places I know from life in Tokyo on these GPS runs,” Tame said. “I now associate the DIY center with Hello Kitty’s right chin. I remember the feelings I had  The author during the run then, and I attach those emotions to and Tame at some of the places.” the completion Today, we continue in silence past corner shop ownof the run. ers rolling back metal barriers from their doors to let customers and sunlight in. Past a giant crane the same tual grapevine about our mission and asked to become offensive shade as Tame’s shirt that forces us to detour. a part of our troop. We’re at the world’s busiest intersec- Past a cat on a leash and a canal with replicas of Italian tion, but right now the only people out are garbage men gondolas docked on one side. The city is still alive, albeit and twentysomethings doing the walk of shame in last with fewer mad-looking foreigners running through the streets. It hums, even on a Sunday morning. night’s party clothes.

Tame is itching to share what we’re We run in silence for an hour and a about to accomplish. He knows with half, wondering how this run—a single, the network he’s built, the news of his silly run—might help heal a city going The city is still run for Tokyo will spread when he upthrough difficult times. And when we’re loads it. Tweets it. Blogs it. He craves going to make it to the finish. And where alive, albeit with the feedback of his fellow runners and the finish actually is and what it looks technophiles. like. The only words uttered are when fewer mad-looking “Just at that stoplight,” Tame says afTame directs us right or left. ter over three hours of listening to each At the top of the heart, the buildings foreigners running other’s breath and footsteps. and roads shrink. We stop to take a through the streets.

We stop at a nondescript intersection photo of a street blocked off with plastic beneath the raised road that entranced yellow rabbits instead of orange cones.

It hums, even on a Tame almost 10 years ago. Pedestrians We stop again when we see a cherry grin curiously as we high-five and take blossom tree in full bloom. “It must be Sunday morning. pictures of ourselves at the sleepy crossthe only one left!” Nishida marvels. ing. It’s an anticlimactic end to a grand There’s hardly any traffic, but we stop adventure, but the adventure has only at every stoplight so Tame can stretch and wince then turn up the volume on his iPhone to drown truly begun. Now it’s up to Tame to share his tech-enhanced ode to his beloved city so we can see how one big out the pain with James Blunt and Survivor.

Two days ago, Tame gabbed during the entire run. He GPS-tracked run—one big idea—might bring a smile to the pointed out landmarks, like the Roppongi, “a sleazy night people who, in this moment, need one most.

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Read the labels and do some research, Stagliano said, and you’ll find that it is easier than you might have thought to have a gluten-free diet and live without gluten intolerance getting in the way of your training and racing.

ON THE RADAR [ PACIFIC WEST ]  MY FAVORITE THINGS m NEWS Monterey Peninsula, Calif., was recently awarded the 2011 Outstanding Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runner Club of America for being a top tourist destination offering numerous outdoor activities, including running routes and races that support several local charities. The RRCA created the Runner Friendly Community program to highlight towns that increase quality of life, improve physical activity and ✷ bring positive economic growth to the area. www.rrca.org

On April 15, 200 Ironman hopefuls won a coveted spot in the 2011 Ford Ironman Championship in Hawaii through the Ironman lottery, a program established in 1983 to allow triathletes who don’t quite make the race’s tough qualifying times to compete. This year 30 lucky triathletes from the Pacific West won lottery spots and will be racing alongside the pros. This list is available at www.iron man.com.

To submit an item for [ On The Radar ] contact Llogan@competitorgroup.com.

ALL STORIES BY LINZAY LOGAN

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Professional triathlete Matt Lieto did not grow up thinking he would compete in world-class races. In fact, he spent most of his childhood overweight trying to keep up with his more athletically inclined two older brothers. Watching his older brother, Chris Lieto, at the 1999 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Matt decided to change his life. Today, the Bend, Ore., resident is a professional triathlete, racing along side the pros he watched that first time in Kona. “I am proud of going from being the fat kid that wasn’t athletic at all to being the athlete I am today,” Lieto said.

Here are some of Matt Lieto’s favorite things in his hometown of Bend, Ore. RESTAURANT

TRAIL

✷ Jackson’s Corner

✷ Deschutes River Trail

www.jacksonscornerbendor .com

“It’s great to go there with a big group of friends. There are a lot of gluten-free options, which is great because I have Celiac disease.”

COFFEE SHOP ✷ Strictly Organic

www.strictlyorganic.com

“It’s where I spend every morning before I swim. My buddy Colin Mahood is the coffee roaster there.”

www.oregonstateparks.org

“I run across the street and I’ve got the Deschutes River Trail right there. I usually either run with my friend Luke McKenzie or my dog, Mili. My favorite part of the river trail is that there is a bank where we can sit in the water, ice our legs and enjoy our recovery drinks.”

TRI SHOP ✷ Sunnyside Sports

www.sunnysidesports.com

POST-TRAINING MEAL ✷ “I like to eat glutenfree toast with butter and eggs. But every now and again I sneak my treats in.”

RACE MANTRA ✷ “I’ve never been the guy that has an inner talker.

When things get tough I just try to smile and see the joy in the sport and the joy in others, reminding me why we do it.”

Bike photo by iStockphoto.com/GeorgeClerk

The 2010 Los Angeles Bicycle Plan, amending the plan first adopted in the 1970s, has been approved by The City of Los Angeles. “The goal is to transform the city away from its car-centric mindset that it’s had for 100 years,” said Jane Choi, a city planner for the City of Los Angeles. “We know the car isn’t going away but we want to give people who want to ride the option of a safe passage on the street.”

The plan will expand the 300 miles of bikeways to more than 1,600 miles throughout the city. www.labikeplan.org

ON THE RADAR [ PACIFIC WEST ] BETTER FITNESS

Nite Moves

Tiger Mountain photo by Peter H Stevens

Sign up for this SoCal summer sunset running series Nite Moves, a 1.5K open-water swim and a 5K run followed by a festival with live music, food and beer from local breweries, takes place during the summer in San Diego and Santa Barbara, Calif.

“It’s a running and swimming opportunity for the whole community from the young tots running in the sand to the competitive triathlete practicing transitions,” said Jake Clinton, the founder of Santa Barbara Nite Moves, now in its 23rd year.

It’s an event for anyone from walkers to runners or triathletes looking to practice for their big races, Clinton explained. The event offers official race bibs, timing chips and T-shirts as well as prizes for the season’s top runners and a weekly raffle.

Why Try Nite Moves?

It’s great racing practice for newbies as well as for more advanced runners and triathletes.

It’s an unintimidating introduction to open-water ocean swimming.

It’s fun to hang out and meet new people who enjoy running and triathlon as much as you do.

It’s for the whole family. Events include a one-mile race for the kids and a sand dash for the 3 and 4-year-olds.

SAN DIEGO NTC Park in Point Loma Race Dates: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

July 7, 14, 21 | Aug. 4, 18, 25 Cost: $15 | $10 for students and military www.nitemovessd.com SANTA BARBARA Leadbetter Beach Race Dates: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

May 4 to Aug. 31 Cost: $25 www.runsantabarbara.com

 TRAIL GUIDE

Tiger Mountain //

www.wta.org

Head 30 minutes southeast on Interstate 90 to U.S. Highway 18 from Seattle and you’ll hit Tiger Mountain, a network of 80 miles of running, hiking and biking trails with views as far as Mount Rainier.

Many of the trails were first designed for logging in the 1900s and are well groomed. However, the vast trail system varies in difficulty from stroller-accessible paths to rocky, steep and slippery slopes.

Parking is plentiful at the trailhead but this is a popular spot for people looking to escape the big city, and parking and trails are often crowded. Trails on the western side such as Poo Poo Point Trail can be particularly crowded. If you have a few hours, check out the ruins of a 1924 logging train accident near Middle Tiger Mountain on the Iverson Trail where there are still twisted rails and train wheels in the brush. Consult a trail map to ensure you don’t end up on a singletrack mountain bike trail when you intended to go on an easy trail run.

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THE PENGUIN CHRONICLES [ BY JOHN BINGHAM ]

I

I tend to learn things the hard way.

I was sick nearly every winter for 40 years before I learned to wear a hat in the cold. I crammed for exams a few too many times before I studied in advance. And I didn’t learn the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle until I had been rushed to the emergency room twice with severe chest pains.

I didn’t learn that I couldn’t eat and drink all I wanted whenever I wanted until the circumference of my waist was equal to about half of my height.

Like I said, I learn things the hard way.

This character flaw did not disappear because I decided that moving a little more and eating a little less was a more reasonable way to live. Nope.

I decided that moving a lot more and eating a lot less was better for me, because I was special.

Sure, I read that you are supposed to start off easy and give your body plenty of time to recover. Yeah, I know, it’s important to take rest days. That might be fine for other new athletes, but not for me.

And yes, I knew that people said that if you reduce your calorie intake too dramatically your body actually

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thinks you’re starving to death and so it holds on to body fat. And yes, I knew that people said food is fuel and to be an athlete you have to balance your diet to match your effort.

OK, fine for everyone else, but not for me.

I figured if running a little was good, running a lot was better. If cutting a little on my food intake was good, then cutting off my food intake almost entirely was better.

See where this is headed?

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while. Mine did. I ran too far. I ran too fast. I ate too little. For a while, I lost weight and felt like I was getting in shape. But about three weeks into my new routine I noticed that I had pain in nearly every joint and that everyone and everything around me started to look like food. The stapler on my desk looked like a hot dog. My computer started to look like a microwave oven.

I was hungry, tired and hurt.

Now, years later, I get paid to write and speak about living a healthy, active lifestyle. You would assume that I would have learned—the hard way—

that I can’t let my enthusiasm get the better of me. And you’d be wrong.

Every time I embark on some new project, whether it’s training for a half or full marathon or, as I did on Jan. 1, committing to moving every day for 100 days, I make the same mistake. I go at the project full throttle. Wide open. Flaps up. Afterburners engaged.

I’m confessing all of this because I know that many of you are just like me. I talk to you at the events. I get your e-mails. I know that we, the adult-onset athletes, are most susceptible to being driven by our egos and not by our common sense.

So if you’re in the middle of your summer racing season, be careful.

If you’re just getting started on your fall marathon training, be careful. Be patient. Be gentle. Be nice to yourself.

The lessons are out there to be learned. They can be learned through the expertise and experience of others. Or, they can be learned the hard way.

John Bingham, aka The Penguin, will share his running tales and experiences every month. Have a story of your own to share or a topic you’d like The Penguin to consider?

E-mail him at Thepenuin@johnbingham.com.

Illustration by Neil Numberman

Learning the Hard Way

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while.

[ PACIFIC WEST ]

BIKE / RUN / TRI EVENTS: GET OUT THERE AND RACE

ARIZONA CYCLING

10/8/11 Cochise County Cycling Classic Tucson, 520-745-2033, info@perimeterbicycling.com, perimeterbicycling.com 10/23/11 Cactus to Ghost Towns Tucson, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/24/11 Flagstaff Marathon Flagstaff, 928-214-6331, mountainfun@ flagstaffnordiccenter.com , www.flagstaffnordiccenter. com/marathon/marathon.php 10/23/11 Tucson Medical Center Mount Lemmon Marathon Tucson, info@ mountlemmonmarathon.com , www.mountlemmonmarathon. com

MULTISPORT 7/17/11 Mountain Man Sprint Triathlon Flagstaff, Eddie@ MountainManEvents.com, www.mountainmanevents.com/ mountainmantriathlon.htm 8/14/11 Mountain Man Olympic & Half Distance Triathlon Flagstaff, Eddie@ MountainManEvents.com, www.mountainmanevents.com/ mountainman1.htm 8/27/11 Plunge-n-Run Aquathlon Race Series Lake Havasu City, 928-855-4887, karen@ioevents. com, www.plungerun.com

CALIFORNIA

Event Spot Light

CYCLING 7/2/11 Central Coast Circuit Race Series #6 Monterey, ncnca.org Leesville Gap Road Race Williams, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org 7/3/11 Bicycle Tour of Lake Tahoe and Sierras lake Tahoe, 714267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com , www. cyclingescapes.com 7/4/11 Classic Climbs of the Sierras Bishop, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com , www.cyclingescapes.com Davis Fourth of July Criterium Davis, www. dbcraceteam.org, ncnca.org 7/9/11 NCNCA Championship TTT Dublin, www.fremontraceteam. org, ncnca.org Tour of the California Alps Death Ride 30th Anniversary Markleeville, 530-694-2475, info@deathride.com, deathride.com 7/10/11 Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Davis Davis, teamlivestrong@ livestrong.org, www. teamlivestrong.org Lodi Cycle Fest Lodi, www. deltavelo.com, ncnca.org 7/16/11 Colavita NorCal Grand Prix Novato, colavitaracing-norcal. com Watsonville Criterium Watsonville, 209-533-4996, www.velopromo.com, ncnca.org

7/23/11 Ancient Peaks MTB Classic Santa Margarita , 805 5410401, events@all-outevents. com, www. ancientpeaksclassic.com 7/26/11 Over the Hump Series Irvine, john@overthehumpseries.com, raceoc.com 7/28/11 HIGH-ALTITUDE ENDURANCE Mammoth Lakes , (917) 5432670, Info@BikeReg.com , www.cyclingcampsan diego.com/HighAltitudeEndurance TrainingCamp.html High Altitude Cycling Camp Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes, info@fitnesscoaching. us, 7/30/11 Central Coast Circuit Race Series #7 Monterey, ncnca.org Mount Diablo Hill Climb Walnut Creek, www.c4racing. org, ncnca.org 8/2/11 Over the Hump Series Irvine, john@overthehumpseries.com, raceoc.com 8/7/11 Paterson Pass Road Race Tracy, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org Tour de Peninsula San Mateo, 650-321-1638, TdP@ supportparks.org, supportparks.org/tdp/ Safeway Fast & Furious Pleasanton Criterium Pleasanton, 805-323-6842, info@ fastandfuriouspleasanton.com, www. fastandfuriouspleasanton.com

CALENDAR 8/9/11 Over the Hump Series Irvine, john@overthehumpseries.com, raceoc.com 8/13/11 Dunnigan Hills Road Race Yolo, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org

To submit your event for listing, visit www.event-hub.com. www.sonofdeathride.com

8/14/11 Suisun Harbor Criterium Suisun, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org

8/28/11 Classic Climbs of the Sierras Bishop, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com , www.cyclingescapes.com

Tour d’Organics Sebastopol, 707 823-1511, scc@seb.org, www.seb.org

Bike The Bay San Diego, 619269-6873, webmaster@ bikethebay.net, bikethebay.net

8/16/11 Over the Hump Series Irvine, john@overthehumpseries.com, raceoc.com

That Which Does Not Kill Us Makes Us Stronger Ridgecrest, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com, sonofdeathride.com

8/20/11 Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride San Diego, 619338-9981, tolson@ sandiegohostels.org, sandiegomidnightmadness. org/ San Ardo Road Race San Ardo, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org 8/21/11 2-Wheel Racing Criterium Rohnert Park, www.2wheelracing.com, ncnca. org University Road Race Santa Cruz, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org 8/23/11 Over the Hump Series Irvine, john@overthehumpseries.com, raceoc.com 8/27/11 Ride of the Immortals Ridgecrest, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com,

Vacaville Gran Prix Vacaville, 209-533-4996, www.velopromo. com, ncnca.org 8/30/11 Over the Hump Series Irvine, john@overthehumpseries.com, raceoc.com 9/4/11 Esparto Time Trial Esparto, 209-533-4996, www.velopromo. com, ncnca.org 9/5/11 Classic Climbs of the Sierras Bishop, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com , www.cyclingescapes.com Giro di San Francisco San Francisco, 209-533-4996, www. velopromo.com, ncnca.org 9/9/11 San Rafael Twilight Criterium San Rafael, www. projectsport.com, ncnca.org 9/10/11

Race Across America Cycling Challenge Sacramento, (303) 442-7223, rick@raceacrossamerica.org, www.raceacrossamerica.org Fiesta Island Time Trial Series Fiesta Island, fittdirector@sdbc.org, fiestaisland.com Mt. Tamalpais Hill Climb Stinson Beach, 415-284-9720, www.californiaroadclub.org, ncnca.org 9/12/11 Cycling Climbing Camp Santa Monica Mtns Agoura Hills, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com 9/17/11 California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour San Francisco to Los Angeles, 323-954-5760 x238, arobertson@arthritis. org, www.

CaliforniaCoastClassic.org Bike MS: Waves to Wine San Francisco, 415-230-6678, liz. bernstein@nmss.org, www. wavestowine.org Echelon Palo Alto Gran Fondo and Challenge Palo Alto, info@echelongranfondo. org, granfondo.org Henleyville Road Race Henleyville, 209-533-4996, www.velopromo.com, ncnca.org 9/24/11 Summit Adventure 30th Annual Whitney Classic

Warrior Dash July 16-17, North Bend, Wash.; Sept. 10-11, North Plains, Ore.; Oct. 29-30, Hollister, Calif.

This extreme 5K race could literally set you on fire. The obstacle-laden course includes plenty of mud in addition to the leap-over-the-fire stunt that makes this race unique.

That and sitting around drinking in Viking helmets afterward. www.warriordash.com

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CALENDAR [ pacific west ] Benefit Ride Badwater, Death Valley, 559-642-3899, wc@ summitadventure.com, www. whitneyclassic.com Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride Rosarito Beach Baja MX, 877-249-1224, RosaritoEnsenadaBikeRide@ gmail.com, RosaritoEnsenada. com 9/25/11 Tour of Big Sur and the California Coast Monterey, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com Oakland Grand Prix Oakland, 209-533-4996, www.velopromo. com, ncnca.org Whitney Classic Lone Pine , 559-642-3899, jair@ summitadventure.com, summitadventure.com/whitney. htm 10/1/11 Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2011 Ventura, 310-479-4456, kari.boatner@nmss.org, bikemssocal.org Redlands Rotary Ride Redlands, rotaryride@gmail. com, 10/2/11 Seismic Challenge San Francisco, 415-487-3053, eventinfo@sfaf.org, www. seismicchallenge.org 10/9/11 Fiesta Island Time Trial Series Fiesta Island, fittdirector@sdbc.org, fiestaisland.com 10/15/11 Ride to Cure Diabetes Death Valley, 214-912-2648, keithgrust@yahoo.com, ride. jdrfdallas.org/ride.html Million Dollar Challenge San Francisco - San Diego, 858-210-

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3510, vikki@ challengedathletes.org, www. challengedathletes.org

11/5/11 Solvang Prelude Buellton, bikeice@aol.com, bikescor.com

10/16/11 Tour of Solvang Wine Country Solvang, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com

11/6/11 Bicycle Tour - San Diego to Palm Springs San Diego, 714267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

10/17/11 Cycling Climbing Camp Santa Monica Mtns Agoura Hills, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com/ bicycletours/california/ climbingcamp/biketour.html 10/21/11 Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Gran Fondo Santa Rosa, 707478-9034, los@bikemonkey. net, levisgranfondo.com 10/22/11 Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour Carlsbad, 760-448-8413, jerry. russell@nmss.org, www. biketofinishMS.com Race Across America Cycling Challenge Orange County, (303) 442-7223, rick@ raceacrossamerica.org, www. raceacrossamerica.org 10/23/11 Tour de Cove La Jolla, 858-2103515, jennifer@ challengedathletes.org, www. challengedathletes.org 10/25/11 SLO Gran Fondo San Luis Obispo, 805 748 1478, events@ all-outevents.com, www. slogranfondo.com 10/31/11 Cycling Climbing Camp ‰ÛÒ Santa Monica Mountains Agoura Hills, 714267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com/ bicycletours/california/ climbingcamp/biketour.html

Dinosaur Dash 5K, 10K, Kid’s Fun Run & 50K Bike Tour Tustin, 714-832-6299, info@ tpsf.net, www.tpsf.net 11/12/11 1st Annual 2012 Palm Desert Century Palm Desert, 858-6926220, jimk@shadowtour.com, www.shadowtour.com/ 12 Hours Of Temecula #3 Temecula, 951-294-7191, jr@12hrsoftemcula.com, socalendurance.com 11/13/11 Bicycle Tour of Death Valley Death Valley, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com 11/14/11 Cycling Climbing Camp Santa Monica Mountains Agoura Hills, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com/ bicycletours/california/ climbingcamp/biketour.html 11/20/11 Bicycle Tour of Joshua Tree Palm Springs, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com 11/25/11 Fiesta Island Time Trial Series Fiesta Island, fittdirector@sdbc.org, fiestaisland.com 12/12/11 Cycling Climbing Camp Agoura Hills, 714-267-4591, info@cyclingescapes.com, cyclingescapes.com/

bicycletours/california/ climbingcamp/biketour.html 12/17/11 Immortal Climbs Series 7,000’ warmup Agoura Hills, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, cyclingescapes.com 12/26/11 Hi-USA Christmas Bike Trip San Diego, tolson@ sandiegohostels.org, sandiegohostels.org/events/ xmas_bike_ride.html 1/14/12 8th Annual 2012 Stagecoach Century Ocotillo, 858-6926220, jimk@shadowtour.com, www.shadowtour.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/17/11 Napa To Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon Napa/Sonoma, 707-933-1769, raceinfo@destinationraces. com, www.napa2sonoma.com 8/28/11 Santa Rosa Marathon Santa Rosa, 707-546-7356, osarabi@ Fusionfitness.biz , www. thesantarosamarathon.com 9/4/11 Disneyland Half Marathon, Family Fun Run 5K Anaheim, 407-938-3398, disneyworldsports.disney. go.com 9/5/11 ZombieRunner Vasona Lake Run, (5 mile, Half Marathon) Los Gatos, events@coastaltrailruns.com, www.coastaltrailruns.com/ vl_vasona_lake.html 9/17/11 Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 5 Mile Big Sur, www.envirosports.com

9/25/11 Lake Tahoe Marathon Lake Tahoe, 530-544-7095, Leswright@sbcglobal.net , www.laketahoemarathon.com 10/2/11 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon San Jose, 800-311-1255, rnrsj@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com 10/8/11 Golden Hills Trail Marathon Berkeley, 510-525-0337, firetrails50@gmail.com , www. goldenhillsmarathon.net 10/9/11 The Five Cities Marathon & Half Marathon Pomona, rodolfo.yela@ fivecitiesmarathon.com, www. fivecitiesmarathon.com 10/16/11 California Wine Country Marathon and HalfMarathon Healdsburg, 707-888-6256, info@ eventswithsole.com , www. winecountrymarathon.org/ events.html Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Redcrest, 707-443-1220, director@redwoodsmarathon. org , www.redwoodsmarathon. org Nike Women’s Marathon and Half Marathon San Francisco, nike@tricalifornia.com , www. nikemarathon.com 10/23/11 Grape Stomp Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Livermore, 831.419.0883, Penni@ finishlineproduction.com, www. finishlineproduction.com Morgan Hill Marathon & Half Morgan Hill, 408-782-6406, info@mhmarathon.com, www. mhmarathon.com

10/29/11 Napa Valley Wine Country Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Calistoga, info@ envirosports.com , www. envirosports.com 10/30/11 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon Los Angeles, 800-311-1255, rnrla@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com 11/5/11 Stinson Beach Marathon Stinson Beach, 415-868-1829, info@envirosports.com , www. envirosports.com 11/6/11 Santa Clarita Marathon & Half Santa Clarita, 661-2554918, pdowning@santa-clarita. com, scmarathon.org Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon Fresno, twocitiesmarathon.com Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon Fresno and Clovis, Talley, info@ twocitiesmarathon.com, runfresno.com 11/12/11 Catalina Eco Marathon Avalon, info@ spectrumsports.net, www. catalinaecomarathon.com Select Staffing Santa Barbara International Marathon Santa Barbara, 805637-7417, sbimarathon@cox. net, www.sbimarathon.com 11/13/11 Malibu International Marathon and Half Marathon Malibu, 800-985-9783, info@ malibuintmarathon.com , www. malibuintmarathon.com 12/3/11 North Face Endurance Challenge Championship

See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon and 5K July 17, Seattle This women’s only race at Gas Works Park in Seattle focuses on the celebration of women of all abilities. You can celebrate yourself at the post-race party that features plenty of chocolate and champagne. www.seejanerun.com

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] San Francisco, endurancechallenge@ hawkeyeww.com , www. thenorthface.com/ endurancechallenge 12/4/11 29th Annual California International Marathon Folsom to Sacramento, runcim@jhu.edu, www. runcim.org

Multisport 7/3/11 Jenny’s Light Kids Triathlon San Jose, info@ thresholdracinginc.com, thresholdracinginc.com 7/7/11 Splash & Dash Cupertino, info@thresholdracing.com, thresholdracing.com 7/8/11 San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island San Francisco, events@ tricalifornia.com, www. tricalifornia.com 7/9/11 June Lake Triathlon and Festival Mammoth Lakes , info@highsierratri.org, www. active.com/triathlon/june-lakeca/june-lake-triathlon-2011 7/10/11 AquaTerra Monterey Monterey, aquaterraracing@ gmail.com, www.

Aquaterraracing.com Carlsbad Triathlon Carlsbad , carlsbadtriathlon.com TRI for KIDS Triathon Sacramento, bill@ totalbodyfitness.com, tbfracing.com 7/16/11 Tri for Fun #2 Pleasanton, 209-795-7832, onyourmarkevents.com 7/17/11 Strawberry Fields Triathlon Oxnard, 310.944.4200, info@

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strawberryfieldstri.com, www. strawberryfieldstri.com

Race Lake Tahoe, bigblueadventure.com

Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim San Francisco, events@ tricalifornia.com, www. tricalifornia.com

Vineman Triathlon Guerneville, 707-528-1630, info@vineman.com, vineman.com

Dip and Dash Aquathlon #1 Santa Cruz, 831.419.0883, Penni@finishlineproduction. com, www.finishlineproduction. com/events/Dip%20n%20Dash/ DipnDash.html 27th Annual La Jolla SelfTranscendence Swim & Run La Jolla, 619-280-0735, vasudha@ix.netcom.com, us. srichinmoyraces.org Donner Lake International & Sprint Triathlon Truckee, info@7thwave.com, bigblueadventure.com Vineman Ironman 70.3 Guerneville, 707-528-1630, raceinfo@vineman.com, active.com 7/23/11 Catfish Crawl Open Water Swim - South Bay Cupertino, 408-515-2860, ryan@ usaproductions.org, www. usaproductions.org

7/31/11 California International Triathlon Pleasanton, 408-5152860, info@usaproductions. org, www.usaproductions.org Goleta Beach Triathlon Goleta, 805-705-2477, goletabchtri@aol.com, www. goletabeachtriathlon.com

Folsom Long Course/Sprint Triathlon Folsom, 408-5152860, info@usaproductions. org, www.usaproductions.org 8/14/11 Santa Cruz International Triathlon Santa Cruz , 831.419.0883, info@ finishlineproduction.com, www. finishlineproduction.com

8/4/11 Splash & Dash Cupertino, info@thresholdracing.com, thresholdracing.com

Camarillo Duathlon #2 Camarillo, 805-258-3779, bill@ elitesportsvc.com, www. camarilloduathlon.com

TYR Playa del Run Beach Festival Los Angeles, 310-8217898, info@genericevents.com, www.playadelrun.com

Dip and Dash Aquathlon #2 Santa Cruz, 831.419.0883, Penni@finishlineproduction. com, www.finishlineproduction. com/events/Dip%20n%20Dash/ DipnDash.html

8/6/11 SC Triathlon (Sprint and International) Open Water Swim Clinic 2011 Santa Cruz, 831-662-3993, terri@ terrischneider.net, terrischneider.net/clinics/html/ swimming.html

Eppie’s Great Race Sacramento, 916-381-0255, eppie@thegreatrace.org, www. thegreatrace.org

Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathlon Camp Pendleton, 760-725-6836, cpraces@y-events.com, www. camppendletonraces.com

7/24/11 Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon Solana Beach, 8582681250, info@ kozenterprises.com, www. kozenterprises.com

USAT Junior and Youth National Championship San Diego, 719-597-9090 ext 118, nationalevents@usatriathlon. org, www.usatnationalevents. org

Alcatraz Triathlon Escape From the Rock San Francisco, www.envirosports.com, active. com

USA Triathlon Junior Olympic Festival San Diego, 719-5979090, nationalevents@ usatriathlon.org, usatnationalevents.org

7/30/11 Barb’s Race Half Ironman Guerneville, 707-528-1630, amy@vineman.com, vineman. com

8/13/11 Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon Santa Cruz, 831-419-0883, info@finishlineproduction.com, www.finishlineproduction.com

Xterra Snow Valley Triathlon/Duathalon Running Springs,CA, 626-482-4416, info@xterrasnowvalley.com, xterrasnowvalley.com

Lake Tahoe 24 Adventure

Folsom Olympic Distance Triathlon Folsom , 408-5152860, ryan@usaproductions. org, usaproductions.org 8/20/11 Tri for Fun #3 Pleasanton, 209-795-7832, info@ onyourmarkevents.com , onyourmarkevents.com 8/21/11 Surf Town Triathlon & Duathlon Imperial Beach, 858.268.1250, info@ kozenterprises.com, www. kozenterprises.com San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz San Francisco, events@tricalifornia.com, www.tricalifornia.com 8/27/11 Golden Gate To Bay Bridge Swim San Francisco, www. waterworldswim.com, active. com Santa Barbara Triathlon Santa Barbara, 805-682-1634, racedirector@

santabarbaratriathlon.com, santabarbaratriathlon.com 9/3/11 Practice Wharf Swim for the Santa Cruz and Big Kahuna Triathlons Santa Cruz, 831662-3993, terri@ terrischneider.net, www. terrischneider.net 9/4/11 Camarillo Duathlon #3 Camarillo, 805-258-3779, bill@ elitesportsvc.com, www. camarilloduathlon.com 9/9/11 Triathlon at Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, events@ tricalifornia.com, www. tricalifornia.com 9/10/11 TBF Super Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Herald, bill@ totalbodyfitness.com, tbfracing.com 9/11/11 Pacific Coast Triathlon Newport Beach, 949 701-5590, billleach@sbcglobal.net, www. octriseries.com Crystal Cove Aquathlon Newport Beach, CA, 949 7015590, billleach@sbcglobal.net, www.octriseries.com TriRock San Diego San Diego, 1-800-311-1255, trirock@ competitorgroup.com, www. trirockseries.com Big Kahuna Triathlon Santa Cruz, 408-356-0518, info@ firstwave-events.com Luna Bar All Womens Triathlon Herald, 916-7743488, bill@totalbodyfitness. com , tbfracing.com 9/17/11 San Diego Triathlon Classic San Diego, 619-523-2453, race@momentcyclesport.com, www.sandiegotriathlonclassic. com Nautica Malibu Triathlon

Malibu, 818-707-8867, info@ nauticamalibutri.com, nauticamalibutri.com Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race North Lake Tahoe, bigblueadventure.com 9/18/11 Iron Girl Lake Tahoe Women‰Ûªs Triathlon El Dorado, 813-868-4747, info@ irongirl.com, www.irongirl.com/ Events/Lake_Tahoe_South_ Shore.htm Mermaid Triathlon & Duathlon Santa Cruz Aptos, info@mermaidtriathlon.com, www.mermaidseries.com Dip and Dash Aquathlon #3 Santa Cruz, 831.419.0883, Penni@finishlineproduction. com, www.finishlineproduction. com/events/Dip%20n%20Dash/ DipnDash.html Long Beach Triathlon Long Beach, CA, info@ pacificsportsllc.com, 9/24/11 San Francisco Oyster Urban Adventure Race San Francisco, 303-777-6887, luann@teamsage.com, SFOyster.com See Jane Run Women’s Triathlon Pleasanton, 888606-4394, info@seejanerun. com, seejanerun.com The CLIF Bar Team Challenge Triathlon Granite Beach, bill@ totalbodyfitness.com , tbfracing.com 9/25/11 Bonelli Olympic & Steamboat Express Triathlon San Dimas, 626-3310169, trievents.com Granite Bay Triathlon & Duathlon Granite Bay, bill@ totalbodyfitness.com , tbfracing.com Kaiser Permanente LA Olympic & Sprint Triathlon

Oyster Urban Adventure Race July 23, Seattle; Aug. 20, Portland, Ore.; Sept. 24, San Francisco These urban adventure races are filled with mystery challenges. You’ll know ahead of time that the races will take you 15-30 miles, and you can expect to run and bike with teams of three to six athletes. Be prepared for anything. www.oysterracingseries.com

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] Venice, 714-978-1528, info@ PacificSportsLLC.com, latriathlon.com

Sacramento, 916-774-3488, bill@totalbodyfitness.com, tbfracing.com

Santa Cruz Triathlon Santa Cruz, santacruztriathlon.org

10/15/11 7th Annual Land Rover Pumpkinman Triathlon Las Vegas, race@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com

Los Angeles Triathlon Los Angeles, CA, info@ pacificsportsllc.com, 9/30/11 Scott Tinley’s Adventures Arroyo Grande, events@ tricalifornia.com, www. tricalifornia.com 10/1/11 Tri, Girl, Tri - All Women’s Sprint Triathlon Napa, 4158681829, info@ envirosports.com, www. envirosports.com 10/2/11 Mission Bay Triathlon San Diego, 858.268.1250, info@ kozenterprises.com, www. kozenterprises.com/Triathlons/ missiondf84.htm Merced Gateway Triathlon Merced, 209-795-7832, info@ onyourmarkevents.com , onyourmarkevents.com 10/9/11 DiabloMan Triathlon Walnut Creek, 714-329-0520, info@ trifreaks.com, trifreaks.com/ DiabloManTri.aspx Columbia Muddy Buddy San Jose San Jose, 1-800-311-1255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com Magic Mountain Man Triathlon Castaic Lake , 949975-1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com San Diego Sharkfest Swim San Diego, 415-868-1829, info@ envirosports.com, www. envirosports.com Golden State Triathlon & Super Sprint Triathlon

Event Spot Light 86 Competitor July 2011

10/16/11 Playa Del Rey Triathlon Playa Del Rey, CA, marcus@ vbcmultisport.com, www. playadelreytri.com SheROX Triathlon - San Diego, CA San Diego, barb@ phillytri.com, www.sheroxtri. com 10/23/11 San Diego Triathlon Challenge La Jolla, 858-2103515, jennifer@ challengedathletes.org, www. challengedathletes.org Kring & Chung Newport Beach Triathlon Newport Beach, 714-978-1528, info@ PacificSportsLLC.com, pacificsportsllc.com 10/27/11 AquaTerra 5K Championship San Francisco, Aquaterraracing@gmail.com, www.Aquaterraracing.com AquaTerra Ultima San Francisco, Aquaterraracing@ gmail.com, www.

Aquaterraracing.com 10/28/11 AquaTerra 10K Championship San Francisco, Aquaterraracing@gmail.com, www.Aquaterraracing.com 10/29/11 AquaTerra 13.1 Championship San Francisco, Aquaterraracing@gmail.com, www.Aquaterraracing.com 10/30/11 AquaTerra 26.2 Championship San Francisco, Aquaterraracing@gmail.com,

www.Aquaterraracing.com 11/5/11 Marin County Sprint Triathlon and Kids Triathlon San Rafael, 415-479-1013, trimark@comcast.net, www. marintriathlon.com Catalina Island Triathlon Avalon, 714-978-1528, pacificsportsllc.com Santa Catalina Triathlon Catalina Island, info@ pacificsportsllc.com, 11/6/11 Marin County Olympic Triathlon San Rafael, 415-4791013, trimark@comcast.net, www.marintriathlon.com 11/27/11 Turkey Triathlon San Dimas, 949-975-1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com Pumpkin Pie Kids Duathlon San Dimas, 949-975-1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com

Irvine Lake Mud Run Silverado, (714) 6371871, customercare@ ecofunchallenge.com, www. irvinelakemudrun.com/mudrun 7/24/11 Miniature Golf Tournament & Safety Day Irvine, 949-8727895, crimesurvivors@aol.com, www.crimesurvivors.org

Running 7/3/11 Hernia Hill Half Marathon, 10k & 5k Vallecito, halfmarathons.net 7/4/11 Surf City Run Huntington Beach, info@spectrumsports. net, www.surfcityrun.com/ Claremont Village Freedom 5000 Claremont, 909-9643870, tmross@verizon.net, ci.claremont.ca.us/ps. leisurerecreation.cfm?ID=1818 J.P. Blecksmith Memorial 5K San Marino, 310-496-5880, info@jpblecksmith.org, jpblecksmith.org

12/11/11 Tinsel TRiathlon 6th Annual Hemet, 951-929-9691, connie@ tinseltriathlon.com, www. tinseltriathlon.com

Run San Ramon 5K & 10K San Ramon, 209-795-7832, info@ onyourmarkevents.com, onyourmarkevents.com

1/14/12 Rio Bravo Rumble Bakersfield, 661-832-9737, tandbmonroe@hotmail.com, www.ggphysicaltherapy.com

Run to the Beach 5K and 10K Trail Run Kings Beach, 530546-1019, info@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com /pub/main2.asp?daEvent=67&da PageName=INTRO

Outdoors 7/9/11 Big Bear PaddleFest Fawnskin, CA, (909) 866-3414, twodooleys@mac.com, www. bigbearpaddlefest.com/home. html 7/17/11 Yoga for Youth Coronado, Schlesinger, events@ outdooroutreach.org, www. stayclassy.org/events/ detail?eid=4812

1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com

Jose, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@ urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com

7/9/11 Cuyamaca 3 Peaks Julian, john@cuyamaca3peaks.com, cuyamaca3peaks.com

Golden Gate Trail Run (5 mi, Half Marathon, 18 mi, Marathon, 50 Km) Sausalito, events@coastaltrailruns.com, www.coastaltrailruns.com/gg_ smmr_golden_gate.html

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer San Francisco, 415-834-0404, info@avonwalk.org, walk. avonfoundation.org 7/10/11 Eden Medical Center’s Run to the Lake Castro Valley, (415) 759-2690, diane@rhodyco.com, www.rhodyco.com Los Gatos Jungle Run Half Marathon & 10K Los Gatos, CA, 408-356-0518, info@ firstwave-events.com, firstwave-events.com Sidewinder 5K & 10K San Diego, 619-265-7374, paul@ sdri.net, www.dirtdevilracing. com 7/11/11 Badwater Ultramarathon Death Valley, 888-917-1117, outthere@adventurecorps.com , www.badwater.com 7/16/11 Strawberry Fields 5k Oxnard, 310.944.4200, info@ strawberryfieldstri.com, www. strawberryfieldstri.com San Clemente Ocean Festival San Clemente, info@ KathyLoperEvents.com,

7/24/11 Presidio Cross Country 5K San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com 7/25/11 High Altitude Running Camp & Clinic Grass Valley, 530-8780697, events@christianteam. org, christianteam.org 7/30/11 Headlands 100 Rodeo Beach, events@pctrailruns.com, pctrailruns.com 7/31/11 The San Francisco Marathon San Francisco, 888.958.6668, info@thesfmarathon.com, www.thesfmarathon.com/ 8/4/11 Peters Canyon Summer Trail Run Series #3 Tustin, 949975-1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com TYR Playa Del Run Playa Del Rey, brennan@genericevents. com,

7/17/11 The Jail Break Run Dublin, 209-795-7832, info@ onyourmarkevents.com, onyourmarkevents.com

8/6/11 Salinas Valley Half Marathon Soledad, 831-2141905, director@ salinasvalleyhalfmarathon.org, www. salinasvalleyhalfmarathon.org

Coronado Independence Day 15K/5K Coronado, info@ KathyLoperEvents.com,

Irvine Lake Mud Run Silverado, Ca, (714) 637-1871, customercare@ ecofunchallenge.com, irvinelakemudrun.com/

Xterra Snow Valley 10K/Half Marathon Running Springs,CA, 626-482-4416, info@ xterrasnowvalley.com, xterrasnowvalley.com

7/7/11 Peters Canyon Summer Trail Run Series #2 Tustin, 949-975-

7/23/11 Urban Dare San Jose San

8/7/11 Summer Sizzler 10K Chico,

Squaw Valley Mountain Run 3.4 miles Squaw Valley, 530425-3313, squawmountainrun@ gmail.com, squawmountainrun. com/

Golden Gate Trail Run July 23, Rodeo Beach, Calif.

This race has plenty of options to highlight the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate National Recreation area. Choose between five-mile, half-marathon, 30K, marathon and 50K courses. No mater your choice, you’ll wind up with post-card views to help take your mind off the hills. www.coastaltrailruns.com

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] 530-345-1000, events@ fleetfeetchico.com, fleetfeetchico.com Walt Stack 10K San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol. com, dserunners.com Safeway Fast & Furious Pleasanton 5K/1-Mile Pleasanton, 805-323-6842, info@ fastandfuriouspleasanton.com, www. fastandfuriouspleasanton.com 8/13/11 Crystal Springs Trail Run (5 mi, 11 mi, 22 mi, Marathon, 50 Km) Woodside, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, www. coastaltrailruns.com/cs_aug_ crystal_springs.html The Big Gay 10K San Francisco, 415-487-3040, rpinnix@sfaf.org, www. thebiggay10k.com Susan B Anthony 5k & Elizabeth Cady Stanton Free Kids’ 1/2 Miler Sacramento, CA, 916-206-2471, cappp@ comcast.net, www. buffalochips.com Keep Moving Forward (VIPS) Runs Riverbank, 209522-8477, VIPsRuns@yahoo. com, www.cvrunning. com/2011_VIPS_run.htm 8/14/11 Stairway to Heaven 15K San Diego, 619-265-7374, paul@ sdri.net, www.dirtdevilracing. com 8/17/11 Into the Wild Rockin’ Summer Run #1 Orange, intothewildoctrailrun@gmail. com, www. intothewildoctrailrun.com 8/20/11 Halloween 13.1 San Francisco, 415-572-4437, marathonmatt@ marathonmatt.com, www. marathonmatt.com

Event Spot Light 88 Competitor July 2011

Cinderella Trail Run (10 Km, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 Km) Oakland, 999-9999999, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, coastaltrailruns.com/cin_ smmr_cinderella.html Urban Dare Long Beach Long Beach, 202-285-4510, kkeefe@ urbandare.com, urbandare.com 8/21/11 Lake Balboa Watermelon Run Van Nuys, 323-491-0917, TryUsEvents@gmail.com, www. tryusevents.com/ 2011 Bay Vista Run San Mateo, 408-899-4446, info@ moshanproductions.com, www. moshanproductions.com/bay_ vista_5k10k_-_coyote_point America’s Finest City Half Marathon and 5K San Diego, 760-692-2900, info@afchalf. com, afchalf.com Bay Vista Run San Mateo, 408-899-4446, info@ moshanproductions.com, moshanproductions.com/bay_ vista_5k10k_-_coyote_point Fire Run 4 Mile Run/Walk La Jolla- Pacific Beach, info@ KathyLoperEvents.com, 8/27/11 Bulldog 50k and 25K Calabasas, bulldogultra@ yahoo.com, trailrunevents.com Moonlight Madness Shasta Lake City, midnightracing. timing@gmail.com, midnightracing.net WetNWild5K Irvine, 949 2128071, info@wetnwild5k.com, www.wetnwild5k.com

Dirt Inspires Women’s Half Marathon Aptos, 831.419.0883, Penni@ finishlineproduction.com, www.ditrailruns.com

PUZZLE PURSUIT: THE SCOOP Carlsbad, 619.238.5790, nick. rhea@gmail.com, www. outdooroutreach.org/puzzlepursuit/

50 Km) Clayton, 999-9999999, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, www. coastaltrailruns.com/d_diablo. html

Golden Gate Park Cross Country 5K San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol. com, dserunners.com

Camp Pendleton Heartbreak Ridge 13.1 Marathon Camp Pendleton, 760-725-6836, cpraces@y-events.com, www. camppendletonraces.com

The SAND PIT 5K- Fall Mania San Diego, 858-268-1250, info@ kozenterprises.com, www. kozenterprises.com

Women’s Trail Half Marathon Santa Cruz, 831-4190883, finishlineproduction.com Move to Stop Slavery Bay Area 2 mile Walkathon San Leandro, MovetoStop@gmail. com, californiaagainstslavery. org/get-involved/walk/ Move to Stop Slavery San Diego 5K Race & Walk San Diego, sd@ californiaagainstslavery.org, californiaagainstslavery.org/ get-involved/walk/ 8/31/11 Into the Wild Rockin’ Summer Run #2 Orange, intothewildoctrailrun@gmail. com, www. intothewildoctrailrun.com 9/3/11 Donner Lake Run Truckee, 530-448-0519, Mike@ PeakInspiration.com, www.

DonnerLakeRun.com 9/4/11 Marina Green 5K San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com 9/5/11 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas (Half) - Training Program San Diego, 858-279-5570, jrobinson@rehabunited.com, www.racetostopms.com

Move to Stop Slavery Orange County 5K Fullerton, kristine@ californiaagainstslavery.org, californiaagainstslavery.org/ get-involved/walk/

9/6/11 Run To The Top Mt Baldy, California, 909-946-2057, director@run2top.com, run2top.com

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9/10/11

Endure the Bear Big Bear, CA, kdlundgren@gmail.com, endurebear.wordpress.com/ Urban Dare San Francisco San Francisco, 202-285-4510, kkeefe@urbandare.com, urbandare.com 9/11/11 SUPERFROG Triathlon Coronado/Imperial Beach, superfrog@san.rr.com, www. superfrogtriathlon.com Santa Monica 5000 Santa Monica, 310.821.7898, info@ genericevents.com, www. santamonica5000.com Buffalo Stampede and George Parrott Migration 10 Mile Run/Walk Sacramento, 916-736-2037, stampede@ buffalochips.com, www. buffalochips.com 9/16/11 Mindful Running: Trail Running, Meditation and Yoga Retreat Aptos, 831-6623993, terri@terrischneider.net, terrischneider.net/clinics/html/ running.html Ragnar Relay Napa Valley San Francisco to Calistoga, info@ragnarrelay.com, www. ragnarrelay.com/race/ napavalley 9/17/11 The Chico Ten (and 3 Miler) Chico , 530-345-1000, events@ fleetfeetchico.com, www. fleetfeetchico.com/chico-ten Diablo Trail Run (4 mi, 10 mi, Half Marathon, Marathon,

Back to School Scholarship Run Pleasanton, 209-795-7832, info@onyourmarkevents.com, onyourmarkevents.com

Malibu Canyon Dirt Dash Calabasas, 3108217898, info@ genericevents.com, www. malibudirtdash.com 5th Annual 1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom Big Bear Lake, 530559-4845, mark@ sevenstarsfoundation.com, www.sevenstarsfoundation. com

San Francisco One Day San Francisco, pctrailruns.com

9/25/11 Alive and Running Los Angeles, info@spectrumsports. net, events.didihirsch.org/site/ TR?fr_id=1030&pg=entry

9/18/11 Whiskeytown Relays Redding, sweatrc@sbcglobal. net, sweatrc.com

Almaden Times Classic Almaden Valley, 209-795-7832-, info@onyourmarkevents.com, onyourmarkevents.com

9/19/11 Emerald Bay Trail Run South Lake, 530-546-1019, info@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com /pub/main2.asp?daEvent=56&da PageName=INTRO

Oyster Point 5M San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com

9/23/11 Challenge Walk MS Carlsbad, 760-448-8435, jennifer.west@ nmss.org, www. myMSchallenge.com 9/24/11 Salmon Run 5K/10K Oroville, 530-370-2647, julie@ underthesunevents.org, www. underthesunevents.org/ salmon_run.htm Malibu Canyon Mud Run Malibu, CA, 310.821.7898, info@genericevents.com, www. genericevents.com/ malibucanyon/ Survivor Mud Run Lake Elsinore, info@survivormudrun. com, www.survivormudrun.com Coastal 50 Km Trail Run Stinson Beach, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, www. coastaltrailruns.com/ coastal50.html

Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Run Santa Cruz, pctrailruns. com/Santa_Cruz_Mountains. htm 10/1/11 Urban Dare Los Angeles Los Angeles, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com 10/2/11 Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge 12K/7K San Francisco, 415-7592690, info@rhodyco.com, bridgetobridge.com XTERRA Point Mugu Malibu, 310.821.7898, info@ genericevents.com, www. trailrace.com Urban Cow Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Sacramento, 916548-8209, CamarilloMarathon. com Santa Monica 5000 Santa Monica, 310-821-7898, brennan@genericevents.com, www.santamonica5000.com

Alcatraz “Escape from the Rock” Triathlon July 24, San Francisco The 31st annual Escape from the Rock Triathlon adds a second run leg to the usual order of things. After a 1.5mile swim from Alcatraz to Fort Mason, triathletes will run four miles to the transition area at the Presidio. From there, a 13-mile bike and 5K run will finally take athletes to the finish line. www.envirosports.com

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] 10/8/11 Leona Valley Trail Races Lake Hughes, 949 322-2048, leonaracedirector@gmail.com, leonavalleytrailraces.com Yellow Day 5K and One Mile Sprint Chico, 530-345-1000, events@fleetfeetchico.com, www.fleetfeetchico.com Survive & Thrive Run Walk Health Safety Expo Tustin, 949-872-7895, crimesurvivors@ aol.com, www. surviveandthriverunwalk.org 10/9/11 Bizz Johnson Marathon (10K, Half Marathon, Marathon) Susanville, events@coastaltrailruns.com, www.coastaltrailruns.com/ bizz_johnson.html Magic Mountain Man 5k & 10k Castaic Lake, 949-9751812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Camarillo, 805-258-3779, CamarilloMarathon.com Happy Fish Run For Education Fremont, 209-7957832, info@onyourmarkevents. com, onyourmarkevents.com Long Beach International City Bank Marathon/Half Marathon/5K Long Beach, 562-427-4606, lelison@runicr. com, runlongbeach.com Raptor Ridge Half Marathon Escondido, 619-265-7374, paul@sdri.net, www. dirtdevilracing.com 10/15/11 Camp Pendleton Buffalo Alley 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run Camp Pendleton, 760-7256836, cpraces@y-events.com, www.camppendletonraces.com Buffalo Alley Run Camp Pendleton, 760-725-6836,

Event Spot Light 90 Competitor July 2011

cpraces@y-events.com, camppendletonraces.com Walk on the Wild Side 5K Walk San Diego, 760-692-2900, info@inmotionevents.com, inmotionevents.com 10/16/11 Rockaway Beach 5K Pacifica, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol. com, dserunners.com Team In Training -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society San Francisco, teamintraining-flp@lls.org, XTERRA Point Mugu Trail Run Malibu, 310-821-7898, brennan@genericevents.com, www.trailrace.com 10/22/11 Malibu Canyon Trail Run (10 Km, 25 Km, 50 Km) Calabasas, 999-999-9999, events@coastaltrailruns.com, www.coastaltrailruns.com/mc_ malibu_canyon.html Light The Night Against Crime 5k San Diego, 310.821.7898, info@ genericevents.com, www. genericevents.com Whiskeytown Trail Runs Redding, sweatrc@sbcglobal. net, sweatrc.com Light The Night Against Crime 5k San Diego, 310.821.7898, info@ genericevents.com, www. sdcrimestoppers.com/ lightthenightagainstcrime. html 10/23/11 Race for the Rescues 5k, 10k, Kids Run Pasadena, 323899-5640, info@ therescuetrain.org, www. racefortherescues.org Golden Gate Bridge Vista 10K San Francisco, 415-9780837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com

10/25/11 LA Cancer Challenge West Los Angeles, 310-828-4123, phillip@pancreatic.org, lacancerchallenge.com 10/29/11 Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon Healdsburg, 707.933.1769, raceinfo@ destinationraces.com, www. runhealdsburg.com 10/30/11 Laguna Lake Mud Mash San Luis Obispo, 805 541-0401, events@all-outevents.com, www.mudmash.com Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon Folsom, runsra@gmail.com, www. fourbridgeshalf.org Great Halloween Highway Run 4M San Francisco, 415978-0837, dserunclub@aol. com, dserunners.com 10/31/11 Silicon Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K San Jose, 415-462-6200, svmarathon.com 11/5/11 Lake Chabot Trail Run (5 mi, 9 mi, 17 mi, Marathon) Castro Valley, 999-999-9999, events@coastaltrailruns.com, www.coastaltrailruns.com/lc_ lake_chabot.html Catalina Island EcoMarathon Avalon, info@ spectrumsports.net, www. catalinaecomarathon.com My Sister’s House- 8th Annual Run for a Safe Haven sacramento, info@my-sistershouse.org, www.my-sistershouse.org/

Angeles San Dimas, 1-800-3111255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com Almond Bowl 5K/10K Chico, 530-370-2647, julie@ underthesunevents.org, www. chicorunningclub.org/almondbowl.html Aflac Iron Girl 10K/ 5K Run & Walk Del Mar, 813-868-5940, Info@IronGirl.com, IronGirl. com Iron Girl Del Mar Del Mar, 813-868-5938, contact@ irongirl.com, irongirl.com/ Events/Del_Mar.htm Kennedy Drive 8K San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com 11/12/11 K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk Long Beach, 949-9751812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com 11/13/11 Silver Strand Half Marathon Coronado to Imperial Beach (San Diego), 858-268-1250, info@kozenterprises.com, www.kozenterprises.com Calabasas Classic Calabasas, julie@talbertfamilyfoundation. org, calabasasclassic.com Mermaid Run San Francisco San Francisco, info@ mermaidtriathlon.com, www. mermaidseries.com Napa Valley Silverado Half Marathon Calistoga, 4158681829, info@ envirosports.com, www. envirosports.com

Stockton, 407-599-0568, Dreinkesports@msn.com, Stocktonhalfmarathon.com

Dimas, 949-975-1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com

11/19/11 Spooner’s Cove Trail Run (5mi, 7mi, 25km, 50km) Los Osos, 999-999-9999, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, www. coastaltrailruns.com/sc_ spooners_cove.html

Santa Monica Gobble Wobble Santa Monica, 310821-7898, brennan@ genericevents.com, santamonicagobblewobble. com

11/20/11 Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Carmel, CA, 831625-6226, julie@bsim.org, www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org

11/27/11 Run Wild For A Child 5K/10K San Francisco, 415-759-2690, info@rhodyco.com, rhodyco. com

Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run 8K, 30K and 50K Malibu, pctrailruns.com

12/3/11 Death Valley Trail Marathon & 30K Death Valley, 415-8681829, info@envirosports.com, envirosports.com/events/event. php?eventid=2684

Single/Double Lake Merced Run 4.5M/9M San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol. com, dserunners.com 11/24/11 Lake Balboa Turkey Trot Van Nuys, 323-491-0917, TryUsEvents@gmail.com, www. tryusevents.com/ XTERRA Point Mugu Malibu, 310.821.7898, info@ genericevents.com, www. trailrace.com Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk San Diego, 619-446-2100, ryan.pocock@ neighbor.org, thanksgivingrun. org Thanksgiving Run and Walk Against Hunger Stockton, runagainsthunger.org XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Topanga / Los Angeles, 310-8217898, brennan@genericevents. com, www.trailrace.com

11/6/11 Iron Girl Del Mar Del Mar, 813-868-5938, contact@ irongirl.com, www.irongirl.com/ Events/Del_Mar.htm

Embarcadero 10K San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com

11/26/11 Gobble Wobble Santa Monica, 310.821.7898, info@ genericevents.com, www. santamonicagobblewobble. com

Columbia Muddy Buddy Los

Stockton Half Marathon

San Dimas Turkey Trot San

12/4/11 Ferry Building Run 4M San Francisco, 415-978-0837, dserunclub@aol.com, dserunners.com 12/10/11 Coyote Ridge Trail Run (7 mi, 10 mi, 20 mi, 50 Km) Muir Beach, 999-999-9999, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, www. coastaltrailruns.com/cr_ coyote_ridge.html Hark the Herald Angels 12K & 25K Tiburon, 4158681829, info@envirosports.com, www. envirosports.com 12/11/11 Fourth Annual Jingle Bell Rock Santa Cruz, 831.419.0883, Penni@finishlineproduction. com, www.finishlineproduction. com Make Room for Santa 5k, 10k & Kids Run Irvine, 949975-1812, questions@ renegaderaceseries.com, www. renegaderaceseries.com Santa Cruz Toy Run 5K Santa Cruz, 831-419-0883, Penni@ finishlineproduction.com, finishlineproduction.com

America’s Finest City Half-Marathon Aug. 19, San Diego, Calif.

The flat, fast, and scenic point-to-point course draws plenty of runners looking for a PR. Start at the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma and get a good tour of San Diego before finishing in Balboa Park. www.afchalf.com

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run Laguna Beach, CA, 310-8217898, brennan@genericevents. com, www.trailrace.com 12/17/11 Jack Frost 10K Chico, 530345-1000, events@ fleetfeetchico.com, fleetfeetchico.com 12/18/11 Winter Solstice X-mas Tree Run Long Beach, 323-491-0917, TryUsEvents@gmail.com, www. tryusevents.com/ Rodeo Beach Trail Run Sausalito, pctrailruns.com 12/31/11 New Year’s One Day (6h, 12h, 24h) San Francisco, events@ coastaltrailruns.com, www. coastaltrailruns.com/nyod_ new_year_one_day.html 1/14/12 Frost or Fog Chico, 530-9663241, nikki@ underthesunevents.org, www. underthesunevents.org/ frostorfog.htm

COLORADO Cycling

7/2/11 Mike Horgan Hill Climb Boulder, info@boulderracing. com, www.Boulderracing.com 7/3/11 Colorado Death Ride Ridgway, rmccrides.com 7/4/11 Firecracker 50 Breckenridge, mavsports.com 7/6/11 Breck Bike Week Breckenridge, 970-453-2913, events@gobreck.com, breckbikeweek.com GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Vail Mountain Bike Camps

Event Spot Light 92 Competitor July 2011

Kids Camp Vail, 970-470-3431, info@vailmountainbikecamps. com, vailmountainbikecamps. com Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #4 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com 7/8/11 BetterRide Downhill Mountain Bike Camp Summit County , 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net MSC #6, Full Tilt in Telluride Telluride, 720-407-6142, info@ racemsc.com, racemsc.com 7/9/11 MSC #6, Full Tilt in Telluride Mountain Village, 720-407-6142, info@racemsc.com, www. racemsc.com TreadFest 2011 Winter Park, 303.293.5311, askrdlant@nscd. org, www.treadfest.com BRC Real Estate Criterium Highlands Ranch, CO, andrew@ brccycling.com, www. brccycling.com Triple Bypass - West Bound Evergreen, 303-473-1998, triple@triplebypass.org, teamevergreen.org Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Valley Point to Point Winter Park, 970-7261592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com 7/10/11 Tour of Colorado Denver, 714267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com North Boulder Park Criterium Boulder, 720-2403108, keith@chezharper.com, americancycling.org Triple Bypass - East Bound Evergreen, 303-473-1998, triple@triplebypass.org,

teamevergreen.org Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Super Downhill Winter Park, 970-726-1592, psmith@winterparkresort. com, epicsingletrack.com 7/13/11 Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com

B-68 XC Endurance Race Breckenridge, 408-410-7973, hutch@warriorscycling.com, warriorscycling.com B-32 XC Endurance Race Breckenridge, 408-410-7973, hutch@warriorscycling.com, warriorscycling.com

GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com,

Southeast Colorado Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure Fountain , 719-448-0350, kittybobmama@yahoo.com, komencs.org

Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com

Tour de Steamboat Pre-Ride Benefit with Andy Hampsten Steamboat Springs, 970-8790480, info@tourdesteamboat. com, tourdesteamboat.com

7/14/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 7/15/11 BetterRide Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp Steamboat Springs , 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com 7/16/11 TREK Dirt Series Winter Park, 604-484-6238, info@dirtseries. com, www.dirtseries.com/ contact_us.php Gravity Godess Downhill Camp Winter Park, 970.726.1564 , wpinfo@ skiwinterpark.com, www. skiwinterpark.com Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic Denver, (303) 282-9020, info@ moonlight-classic.com, www. moonlight-classic.com Breckenridge 100 Breckenridge, 408-410-7973, hutch@warriorscycling.com, warriorscycling.com

Bike Race Series #5 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com 7/21/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 7/22/11 MSC #7, Keystone Classic Keystone, 720-407-6142, info@ racemsc.com, www.racemsc. com Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com

vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden, 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, 7/28/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com

7/23/11 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com

7/29/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Winter Park, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net

19th Annual Fat Tire Classic Winter Park, 303-293-5311, bjesse@nscd.org, fattireclassic.com

2011 Colorado-Eagle River Ride Beaver Creek, 970-9269292, sosride@sosoutreach. org, vailvelo.com

Salida Omnium Salida, 719539-4746, angela@ southcentralracing.com, southcentralracing.com

7/17/11 Urban Assault Ride Fort Collins, 303-408-0747, josh@ adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com

Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb/Colorado Hill Climb Championships Idaho Springs, 303-579-4847, dnewcomer@mac.com, bicyclerace.com

7/30/11 Hermosa Off-Road Classic Durango, cycling.fortlewis.edu

Longmont Criterium / Colorado Senior Crit Championships Longmont, 303-478-7590, dmwaugh@ comcast.net, americancycling. org Western Slope Omnium Glenwood Springs, rockymountainomnium.com 7/19/11 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com 7/20/11 GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain

7/24/11 Women Wheels Wine Tabernash, 970-726-8231, activities@devilsthumbranch. com, www.devilsthumbranch. com Urban Assault Ride Denver, 303-408-0747, josh@ adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com Vic’s Espresso Prospect Criterium Longmont, americancycling.org The Children¥Ë_s Hospital Courage Classic Copper Mountain, 720-777-1768, rideinfo@couragetours.com, couragetours.com 7/27/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@

Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Crankworx Colorado X-C Winter Park, 970726-1592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com Grand Loop Golden, rmccrides. com 8/3/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #6 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com 8/4/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 8/5/11

Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride Aug. 20, San Diego, Calif.

Take to the streets of San Diego for this 38th annual midnight tour of the city.

The ride, which benefits Hostelling International community youth programs, will feature contests, prizes and entertainment along the 16-mile loop. www.sandiegomidnightmadness.org

TEAM IN TRAINING WINTER ‘11–‘12 EVENTS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER www.teamintraining.org/sd

Nike Women’s Marathon A Race to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Run or Walk Half Marathon

San Francisco, CA October 16, 2011

Silver Strand Half Marathon Run or Walk Half Marathon

San Diego, CA November 13, 2011

Carlsbad Marathon & Half Run or Walk Full or Half Marathon

Carlsbad, CA January 22, 2012

800.482.TEAM www.teamintraining.org/sd

Participants train for full and half marathons, century rides, triathlons or hike adventures. Pick your sport, then choose from events around the country or abroad. And raise funds to help cure cancer!

CALENDAR [ pacific west ]

Event Spot Light Surf Town Triathlon & Duathlon Aug. 21, San Diego This San Diego staple celebrates its 23rd running this year, with a 500-meter ocean swim, 15K bike and 5K run at the Imperial Beach Pier Park. Wetsuits are optional (water temps average 66-70 degrees), and rentals are available from Xterra if you want to stay warm. www. kozenterprises. com

MSC #8, Blast the Mass Snowmass Village, 720-4076142, info@racemsc.com, www. racemsc.com 8/6/11 MSC #8, Blast the Mass Snowmass Village, 720-4076142, info@racemsc.com, racemsc.com Best of Brockover Pagosa Springs CO>, 970-398-0176, pagosamtgoat@gmail.com, www.pagosatrails.net Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle Copper Mountain, 303 282-9020, info@ coppertriangle.com, www. coppertriangle.com Denver Federal Center Classic Lakewood, 303-8322666, stevebennett26@ comcast.net, americancycling. org 8/7/11 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour Grand Junction, info@crmbt.com, crmbt.com Ride 4 Yellow Steamboat

Springs, 970-879-8616, dnagel@colo-lawyers.com, livestrongsteamboat.org Mike Nields Memorial Bannock St. Criterium/ Colorado Junior Criterium Championships Denver, 303220-5050, jaguar.56@comcast. net, americancycling.org 8/10/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com 8/11/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 8/13/11 Gravity Goddess Downhill Camp Winter Park, 970.726.1564, wpinfo@ skiwinterpark.com, www.

SkiWinterPark.com

Race Across America Cycling Challenge Boulder, (303) 442-7223, rick@ raceacrossamerica.org, www. raceacrossamerica.org

Springs, 719-651-1677, andy@ tourofcolorado.com, americancycling.org

Durango Coca-Cola Triple Crown Durango, durangodevo. com

8/17/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com

Raisin Hope Foundation Classic Golden, 303-956-6527, raisinhope@comcast.net, americancycling.org

Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #7 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com

8/14/11 SuckerPunch Downhill Granby, 1.888.850.4615, bike@ granbyranch.com, www.

GranbyRanch.com/Bike

8/19/11 Trestle All-Mountain Enduro Winter Park, visitorcenter@ playwinterpark.com,

Muddy Buddy Run & Ride Series Boulder, muddy-buddy. competitor.com Breck Epic MTB Stage Race Breckenridge, 970-485-5847, mikemac@breckepic.com, breckepic.com US Air Force Academy Road Race / Colorado Senior RR Championships Colorado

BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp with head coach Andy Fort Collins, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net 8/20/11 24 Hours in the Sage Gunnison, raceinfo@24hoursinthesage. com, www.24hoursinthesage. com

Tour de Cure Colorado Longmont, (720) 855-1102 x7020, kjackson@diabetes.org, main.diabetes.org/ coloradotourdecure Circle the Summit - 3rd Annual Bob Guthrie Memorial Ride Frisco, 970513-1208, rchebul@msn.com, circlethesummit.com Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Mary Jane Circuit Winter Park, 970-7261592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com Boulder Nites Classic Boulder, teeshea@gmail.com, bouldernitesclassic.com Foothills Climbfest Denver, rmccrides.com University Village Colorado Grand Prix of Cycing Colorado Springs, 719-344-4348, coloradoendurancesports@ gmail.com, coloradoendurancesports.com 8/21/11

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CALENDAR [ pacific west ]

Event Spot Light The Portland Triathlon Aug. 21, Portland, Ore. The only major triathlon in downtown Portland that focuses on sustainability, which means it features bamboo T-shirts, recyclable goodie bags and unique trophies made by local artists. www. portlandtri.com

98 Competitor July 2011

Deer Creek Challenge Denver, info@deercreekchallenge.com, deercreekchallenge.com Fort Collins Cycling Festival - Echelon Colorado Gran Fondo/Rist Canyon Road Race Fort Collins, 970-4818455, charlie@fccyclingfest. com, echelongranfond.com Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure Snowmass Village, 970-920-0250, info@ komenaspen.org, komenaspen. org 8/24/11 Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com 8/26/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Colorado Springs, 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net Boulder Mountain Unicycle Festival Boulder, 720 308-1367, mary.rios@comcast.net, www. boulderuni.com

8/27/11 Quizno’s Pro Challenge: Stage 5 Breckenridge, 970453-2913, events@gobreck. com, www.gobreck.com/events/ town-events/quiznos-prochallenge Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - King of the Rockies Winter Park, 970-7261592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com 8/28/11 Venus de Miles Longmont, 303 460-1745, teresa@ venusdemiles.com, www. venusdemiles.com Assault on the Peak Manitou Springs, (719) 466-9109, pat@ coscycling.com, ridepikespeak. com Black Forest 200K Brevet Castle Rock, rmccrides.com 9/2/11 MSC #9, Sol Survivor Granby, 720-407-6142, info@racemsc. com, www.racemsc.com

Steamboat Springs Stage Race Steamboat Springs, 970879-1676, corey@ bikesteamboat.com, bikesteamboat.com 9/3/11 MSC #9, Sol Survivor Granby, 720-407-6142, info@racemsc. com, racemsc.com BetterRide Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp Salida, 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 9/4/11 PV Cycle Derby Elbert, hutch@ warriorscycling.com, www. warriorscycling.com 9/8/11 HRCA Mountain Bike Circuit Race Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 9/10/11 Bike with Pike Westcliffe

Adventure Westcliffe, CO, 719783-3229, rftobin@msn.com, www.bikewithpike.org Wacky W Highlands Ranch, 303-517-7484, info@ warginevents.com, www. wackyw.com 2011 Colorado Crooked Roubaix Winter Park, 303-4243221, patm@ridewrc.com, coloradocrookedroubaix.com 12 Hours of Snowmass Snowmass Village, 970-3909730, info@probikecenter.com, 12hoursofsnowmass.com 35th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour Crested Butte, 970-349-6817, info@ mtnbikehalloffame.com, mtnbikehalloffame.com Fall Classic Lone Tree, 303222-1377, g.krause@ metropolitanhomes.net, americancycling.org 9/11/11 Buffalo Bicycle Classic Boulder, 720-530-2719,

tomorlois@aol.com, www.

BuffaloBicycleClassic.com 9/15/11 Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 9/16/11 Moab Century Tour Moab, 435-259-2698, info@ skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com 9/17/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Golden, 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 18th Annual Tour de Vineyards palisade, 303 6352815, emgmh@emgcolorado. com, www.emgcolorado.com Stove Prairie 200K Brevet Longmont, rmccrides.com 9/18/11 10th Annual Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver Walk/ Run/Ride Golden, 720-9620706, mlunnon@

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] thesecondwindfund.org, swfmd.org GMSV Lookout Cross #1 Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Good Sam Bike Jam Lafayette, 303-689-5252, folsoml@ exempla.org, goodsambikejam. org 9/22/11 HRCA Mountain Bike Cross Country Race Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 9/24/11 Four Corners Bike Fest Pagosa Springs, joingecko.org 9/25/11 The Roche Constructors Wapiyapi Classic charity ride Aspen, meghan@wapiyapi. org, www.wapiyapiclassic.org Boulder Cyclocross Series Boulder, 303-981-7342, info@ boulderracing.com, boulderracing.com 9/29/11 Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/5/11 Runneräó»s Edge of the Rockies Summer/ Fall Speedwork Program kick-off run Denver, 303-320-3343, Coach@ RunnersEdgeoftheRockies. com, www.

RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com 8/20/11 Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon Manitou Springs, 719-473-2625, raceinfo@ pikespeakmarathon.org , www. pikespeakmarathon.org

100 Competitor July 2011

9/5/11 American Discovery Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Colorado Springs, runadtmarathon@yahoo.com , www.adtmarathon.com

bouldertriseries.com

9/17/11 Autumn Color Run Buena Vista, 719-221-1500, fibarkmark@gmail.com, bvautumncolorrun.net

SheROX Triathlon - Aurora, CO Aurora, barb@phillytri.com, www.sheroxtri.com

9/25/11 The Bear Chase Trail Race Lakewood, 303320-3343, Coach@ RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com, www.bearchaserace.com/

Multisport 7/5/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #2 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co 7/6/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-lovelandopen-water-swims-pg191. htm?preview=tr ue&sectionid=373 7/7/11 Stroke & Stride #6 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/9/11 Adventure Xstream Series Summit 6/12/18hr Frisco, 970-403-5320, 2011@ gravityplay.com, www. gravityplay.com Pagosa Duathlon Pagosa Springs, (970) 264-9075, acvap@centurytel.net, www. acvap.org/duathlon.html

8/21/11 Divas Half Marathon at Vail Vail, continentalroadracing. com

Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton, pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com

8/27/11 Runneräó»s Edge of the Rockies Mid-Summer Training Session kick-off run Denver, 303-320-3343, Coach@ RunnersEdgeoftheRockies. com, www.

RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com

LG Triathlon Eagle, 970-3289565, vvcf.org

Colorado Adventure Retreat Winter Park, 303-545-9295, colleen@womensquest.com, womensquest.com/retreats

7/11/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon , 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 7/12/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #3 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 7/14/11 Tri Coaching - Poppy Sports Boulder, 720 933 5113, camps@ poppysports.com, www. poppysports.com/ TrainingCamps Stroke & Stride #7 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/16/11 HRCA Junior Tri N July Highlands Ranch , 303-4717039, jreister@hrcaonline.org, www.highlandsranchrunseries. com HRCA Kids Mini Tri N July Highlands Ranch , 303-4717039, jreister@hrcaonline.org, www.highlandsranchrunseries. com XTERRA Mountain Championship Avon, 877-7518880, info@xterraplanet.com, www.xterraplanet.com Big Sky Duathlon Bennett, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

LG Tri Eagle, 970-331-3290, robyegreen@aol.com,

HRCA Tri-N-July Triathlon Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com

7/10/11 Boulder Peak Triathlon Boulder, 813-868-5933,

7/17/11 Tri-It-High Sprint Triathlon

CALENDAR [ pacific west ]

Event Spot Light Bulldog 50K and 25K Aug. 27, Calabasas, Calif.

The off-road ultra run celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Both the 50K and 25K take place in Malibu Creek State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains. www. trailrunevents. com

102 Competitor July 2011

Leadville, 719-486-7484, lcolley@co.lake.co.us, www. lakecountyco.com/recreation Du-It-High Duathlon�

Leadville, 719-486-7484, lcolley@co.lake.co.us, www. lakecountyco.com/recreation Open Water Swim Clinic Lakewood/Littleton, pete@ milehighmultisport.com, www. milehighmultisport.com 7/18/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon , 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 7/19/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #4 Denver, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co 7/20/11 Lake Loveland Open Water

Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/ lake-loveland-open-waterswims-pg191.htm?preview=t rue&sectionid=373 7/21/11 Stroke & Stride #8 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/23/11 Loveland Little Sprint Triathlon Loveland, CO, 970203-2519, dawn.paepke@ bannerhealth.com, www. mckeefoundation.com Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton, pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com AdventureXstream Series Summit County, 970-259-7771, events@gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com Lookout Mountain Triathlon Golden, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

Loveland Little Sprint Triathlon Loveland, 970-2032519, dawn.paepke@ bannerhealth.com, mckeefoundation.com Loveland Sprint Triathlon Loveland, 970-669-6372, peggy@lovelandlaketolake. com, lovelandsprinttri.com 7/24/11 Steamboat Lake’s High Altitude Sprint Clark, Colorado, 970.846.8678, joyusat@hotmail.com, www. steamboattriathlon.com The Denver Triathlon Denver, 720-984-1761, info@ denvertriathlon.com, denvertriathlon.com Dirty 30 Off-Road Duathlon Colorado Springs, 719-3444348, coloradoendurancesports@ gmail.com, coloradoendurancesports.com 7/25/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon, 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org,

avonrec.org

milehighmultisport.com

7/26/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com

My Way or the Tri Way Triathlon and Duathlon Aurora Reservoir, 720-934-2345, info@racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #5 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co

BAM Bare Bones Open Water Swim Boulder, jascott@indra. com, bamswimteam.org

Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 7/28/11 Stroke & Stride #9 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/30/11 Creek Streak Tri/Du/Run Aurora, info@yourcausesports. org, www.yourcausesports.org Open Water Swim Clinic Lakewood/Littleton, pete@ milehighmultisport.com, www.

Rocky Mountain State Games - Triathlon Colorado Springs, alanmdavidson@ hotmail.com, thesportscorp. org 8/1/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon, 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 8/2/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #6 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits.co

CALENDAR [ pacific west ]

Heat up the field.

Not the bench.

Nothing’s worse than being out of the game with an injury. And nothing feels better than getting back in it. We know how much your sport matters to you, because we’re athletes too. And we’re just as committed to your recovery as you are.

sportsmedicine.ucsd.edu

Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 8/3/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-lovelandopen-water-swims-pg191. htm?preview=true &sectionid=373

Kids for Kids Triathalon Fraser, 970.726.8968 x108, bryan@fraservalleyrec.org, www.fraservalleyrec.org/

Stroke & Stride #10 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

8/17/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-loveland-openwater-swims-pg 191.htm?preview =true&sectionid=373

8/6/11 XTERRA Indian Peaks presented by Fleet Feet Nederland, 303-960-8129, paul@digdeepsports.com, www.digdeepsports.com

8/20/11 HRCA Splash Mash Dash Triathlon Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com

Open Water Swim Clinic Lakewood/Littleton, pete@ milehighmultisport.com, www. milehighmultisport.com

HRCA Kids Mini Splash Mash Dash Triathlon Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com

BEC Tri Avon, 210-219-8049, david@bectri.com, bectri.com 8/7/11 Horsetooth Open Water Swim Fort Collins, 970-4821818, info@horsetoothswim. com, www.horsetoothswim. com

RattleSnake Triathlon Olympic Aurora, 303-6908586, jimflint@spamarrest. com, rattlesnaketri.com Fall Frenzy Kids Tri Castle Rock, nroderick@mho.com, fallfrenzy.com

Tri for the Cure Denver, info@ triforthecure-denver.com, triforthecure-denver.com

BAM Bare Bones Open Water Swim Boulder, jascott@indra. com, bamswimteam.org

Rohto Ironman 70.3 Boulder Boulder, 813-868-5940,

8/21/11 RattleSnake Triathlon Sprint Aurora, 303-690-8586, jimflint@spamarrest.com, rattlesnaketri.com

8/8/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon, 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 8/9/11 Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 8/13/11 Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton, pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com 8/14/11 Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon - All Women’s Event Longmont, 303-4081195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co

104 Competitor July 2011

Columbia Muddy Buddy Boulder Boulder, 1-800-3111255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com

8/22/11 Women’s Quest Horse Camp Adventure Vacation Peaceful Valley, 303-545-9295, colleen@ womensquest.com, womensquest.com/retreats 8/27/11 Adventure Xstream Series Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, 970-403-5320, 2011@ gravityplay.com, www. gravityplay.com Xterra Lory Bellvue, CO, 303408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co Oyster Urban Adventure Race Denver, 877-328-2783, info@tppevents.com, www.

OysterRacingSeries.com Iron Girl Boulder Womenäó»s Triathlon Boulder, 813-868-4747, info@ irongirl.com, www.irongirl.com/ Events/Boulder.htm AdventureXstream Series Glenwood Springs, 970-2597771, events@gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com 8/28/11 Steamboat Triathlon Steamboat Springs, 970.846.8678, joy@mybrokers. com, www.steamboattriathlon. com 8/31/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-lovelandopen-water-swims-pg191. htm?preview=true &sectionid=373 9/3/11 14th Annual Tenderfoot Mountain Duathlon and Triathlon Salida, 719-5396738, salidaraces@gmail.com, www.tenderfoottriathlon.com Boulder Sunset Tri/Du/Run Boulder, info@ yourcausesports.org, www. yourcauseports.org Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton, pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com Racing Underground Open Water Swim Boulder, 303-6427917, info@racingunderground. com, racingunderground.com 9/4/11 Tenderfoot Mountain Kids’ Triathlon Salida, 719-5396738, salidaraces@gmail.com, www.tenderfootriathlon.com IronKids Triathlon Avon, 813868-5940, info@ironkids.com, ironkids.com 9/5/11 West Side Duathlon Arvada, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, westsidedu.com 9/10/11 Race for the Stars Tabernash, megan@ ShiningStarsFoundation.org, ShiningStarsFoundation.org 9/11/11 Tri-Glenwood Triathlon

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] Glenwood Springs, CO, 970-9456087, triglenwood@yahoo.com, triglenwood.com Harvest Moon Tri/Du/ Aquabike Aurora , 303-4081195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co 27th Annual Tri-Glenwood Triathlon Glenwood Springs, 970-945-2208, triglenwood@ yahoo.com, triglenwood.com

Western Colorado Triathlon Loma, 770-595-4556, reed@ ascentproductions.net, ascentproductions.net 9/25/11 Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon Longmont, 303-408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, WithoutLimits.co Tri-Our-Village Kids Triathlon Greenwood Village, 303-7702582-x325, katiel@ greenwoodatc.com, greenwoodatc.com

Fall Frenzy Triathlon/ Duathlon Parker, nroderick@ mho.com, fallfrenzy.com

Outdoors

Ft. Collins Triathlon/ Duathlon Ft. Collins, 970-4820551, kforzley@comcast.net, timberlinetiming.com

7/1/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

9/17/11 Goldman Triathlon Loma, 970274-1232, ascentproductions. net Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon Denver, 303-6427917, info@racingunderground. com, racingunderground.com

106 Competitor July 2011

ReVisions Art Show & Closing Gala Fort Collins, 970.498.9663, kgustafson@ resourceyard.org, www. resourceyard.org 7/2/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1)

Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

7/9/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

7/4/11 5 Day Youth Kayaking Camp Denver, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/5/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/6/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/8/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1)

Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Beginner Sea Kayaking Lesson Littleton, (303) 9882943, info@raguides.com, www.raguides.com 7/10/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2) Littleton, 303988-2943, info@raguides.com, raguides.com 7/12/11 Kayaking Rolling

Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/13/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/15/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/16/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

7/17/11 Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2) Littleton, 303988-2943, info@raguides.com, raguides.com 7/19/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/20/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/22/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/23/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] raguides.com, raguides.com Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 7/24/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2) Littleton, 303988-2943, info@raguides.com, raguides.com 7/26/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/27/11 Renaissance on the River

Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/29/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/30/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/2/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net

8/3/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/5/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/6/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Beginner Sea Kayaking Lesson Littleton, (303) 9882943, info@raguides.com, www.raguides.com 8/7/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

raguides.com 8/9/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/10/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/12/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/13/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2)

Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/16/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/17/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/19/11 Introduction to River Kayaking ( Lesson #1) Littleton, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com 8/20/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 8/21/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 8/23/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9385, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/24/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/26/11 Introduction to River

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CALENDAR [ pacific west ] Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/27/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/30/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/31/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 9/2/11

110 Competitor July 2011

Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/3/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/4/11 Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/5/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 9/6/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com,

www.RAGuides.com 9/9/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/10/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/13/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 9/16/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/17/11 Dumb Friends League Wag

äóÖn Trail Castle Rock, 303751-5772, info@ddfl.org, www. ddfl.org Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 9/18/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 9/20/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com 9/23/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/24/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

Beginner Sea Kayaking Lesson Littleton, (303) 9882943, info@raguides.com, www.raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/27/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com

Running 7/1/11 EMU Eco Climb-It Challenge Snowmass Village, 561-3462251, jeff.regan@emufestival. com, www.emufestival.com/ challenge 7/2/11 Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon Leadville, 719-486-3502, leadvilletrail100.com Grand Park Run for Independence Winter Park, 970.726.4118, tdavis@

playwinterpark.com, www.

PlayWinterPark.com Copper Mountain 10K Trail Race Copper Mountain, 303926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, copperhalf.com First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Rendezvous Run for Independence Winter Park, 970-726-4118, visitorcenter@ playwinterpark.com, playwinterpark.com 7/3/11 Copper Mountain 1/2 Marathon & 5k Copper Mountain,Co, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, enduranceeventmarketing.com La Sportiva Vail Hill Climb

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] Vail, 970-479-2280, mthomas@ vailrec.com, vailrec.com

monumentalfitness.com, pprrun.org

Veteran¥Ë_s Home Run 5K Colorado Springs, 719-237-1276, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun. org

FireKracker 5K Fort Collins, firekracker5k@gmail.com, footoftherockies.com

Steamboat Sprint Steamboat Springs, ccat@springsips.com, runningseries.com 7/4/11 Liberty Run Denver, 303-6942202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www.hallucinationsports.com/ page/show/205378-liberty-run4-mile Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5M Run Aspen, 970.920.2130, info@aspenchamber.org, www. buddyprogram.org/sitepages/ pid33.php Palmer Lake Elementary July 4th Fun Run Palmer Lake, CO, 719-492-0287, malisa@ colarelliconstruction.com, www.july4funrun.com/ Telluride Tour de Force Classic Telluride, 970.728.0251, info@cjtiming.com, 43rd Annual Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon Gothic, 970-349-7420, dev@ rmbl.org, rmbl.org Blue Ribbon Fun Run/Walk Silverton, chamber@ silvertoncolorado.net, silvertonevents.com Four on the Fourth 4K Boulder, 303-545-6755, l. avery@att.net, averybrewing. com Freedom Run 5K Evergreen, 303-674-6400, nhiester@ mtevans.org, mtevans.org Georgetown 4th of July Run/ Walk Georgetown, 303-4897437, brucewhitesel@hotmail. com,

7/6/11 Summit Trail Running Series Race #4: Horseshoe Gulch Breckenridge, 970-453-1734, linseyk@townofbreckenridge. com, breckenridgerecreation. com

7/10/11 RMRR 2M Denver, rmrr@rmrr. org, rmrr.org Summer Roundup Trail Run Colorado Springs, 719-4732625, raceinfo@ pikespeakmarathon.org, pikespeakmarathon.org Star Fit Kids 5K & Little Dipper 500 Colorado Springs, 719-579-6598, info@ starfitkids.org, starfitkids.org VPI K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk Denver, shannon@bkbltd.com,

7/7/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

7/11/11 5 Day Youth Kayaking Camp Denver, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

7/8/11 Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run Silverton, 970259-3693, hardrock100@ bresnan.net, run100s.com/hr

7/14/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

7/9/11 Rogers River Run Longmont, 303-651-8405, karen.charles@ ci.longmont.co.us, /www.ci. longmont.co.us/rec/special/

7/15/11 Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org

Allenspark Run Like the Wind 5K/10K Allenspark, 303 747-2840, cat@ sunshinemtnlodge.com, www. runcolo.com Womens Running & Conditioning Camp Estes Park, 970-586-4432, terry@ activeataltitude.com, www. activeataltitude.com Middle Park Half Marathon Granby, 303-960-8129, paul@ digdeepsports.com, www. digdeepsports.com

7/16/11 Urban Dare Denver Denver, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@ urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com Barefoot running workshop Littleton, 720-352-3638, barefootracing@gmail.com, www.meetup.com/Naked-footbarefoot-running-club/ calendar/13901224/ Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race Leadville, 79-486-3502, kathy@ leadvilletrail100.com, www. leadvilletrail100.com

Hogback Hustle 5K and Fun Walk New Castle, 970-9843352, bryan@ newcastlecolorado.org, newcastlecolorado.org/ recreation

Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine Colorado Springs, 719-6601346, kimhoag01@comcast. net, www.alexhoagrun.org

Liberty Point 5K Run/Walk Pueblo, 719-583-4455, bianca. hicks@co.pueblo.co.us,

Howelsen Hill 8 Miler Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com

Keystone Resort 10k Trail Race Keystone,Co, 303-9261017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, enduranceeventmarketing.com

Independence Day 10K Trail Run Breckenridge, 970-4531734, linseyk@ townofbreckenridge.com, breckenridgerecreation.com

Run for Hope Colorado Springs, 719-365-6707, Deb. Dittenber@ memorialhealthsystem.com, pprrun.org

North Fork 50 Mile/50K Trail Race Pine, 303-816-0905, northfork50@live.com, site. northfork50.com

Palmer Lake 4th of July Colorado Springs, sue@

Scavenger Dash Denver, help@sierraadventuresports.

Mosaic 5K Pueblo, vargas719@msn.com,

HRCA Independence Day 5K Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com

112 Competitor July 2011

Run 4 the 4th Castle Rock, 303-903-0017, mike@ mikeboyle.com, www. run4the4th.com/

com, scavengerdash.com

socorunners.org

racingunderground.com

CMRA White Ranch Trail Run Golden, 303-554-0870, comastersrun.org

West End 3K Boulder, jessica. gamney@ironman.com, boulderraces.com

Komen Aspen Race for the Cure Aspen, 970-920-0250, info@komenaspen.org, komenaspen.org

7/22/11 Epic Rocky Mountain 2-Day Relay Colorado Springs, 303999-1159, epicrelays.com

Loveland Classic Loveland, 970-635-2726, lovelandclassic@skybeam. com, lovelandclassic.com

UNDERWEARNESS Drop Your Drawers & Run Wild 5K Run Denver, Buckman, info@ underwearness.org, www. active.com/running/denver-co/ underwearness-drop-yourdrawers-and-run-wild-5k-runand-zoo-

7/17/11 ZOOMA Colorado Half Marathon & 10K Colorado Springs, 904-823-9347, info@ zoomarun.com, www.zoomarun. com Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Trail Run Leadville, 719486-3502, kathy@ leadvilletrail100.com, www. leadvilletrail100.com Keystone Resort Trail 1/2 Marathon Race & 5k Keystone,Co, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, enduranceeventmarketing.com Lucky 7’s Trail Run Black Hawk, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, enduranceeventmarketing.com Women¥Ë_s Distance Festival Colorado Springs, 719635-3833, corunco@aol.com, pprrun.org Barr Trail Mountain Race Manitou Springs, 719-590-7086, fallseries@aol.com, runpikespeak.com Donor Dash Denver, 303-3702710, hschaiberger@ donoralliance.org, donoralliance.org Gold Rush Mountain Race Victor, 719-689-3601, g.thurs@ yahoo.com, victorcolorado.com/ goldrushdays.htm 7/20/11 Summit Trail Running Series Race #5: Morning Thunder Breckenridge, 970-453-1734, linseyk@townofbreckenridge. com, breckenridgerecreation. com 7/21/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com,

7/23/11 Grand Prix Classic 10K Colorado Springs, 719-6358803, director@csgrandprix. com, csgrandprix.com Spring Creek Memorial Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com 7/25/11 Kid¥Ë_s Cure for Cancer Denver, 720-343-2803, jgart@ brentsplace.org, kidscure.org 7/27/11 Sunset 5K Louisville , 303408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co Freeman Myre Corporate Challenge 5k Louisville , 303408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits. co 7/28/11 Mountain R.A.T.S. (Race Across The Summits) Copper Mountain, 303-249-1112, reid_ delman@geminiadventures. com, geminiadventures.com Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/30/11 Destination Health Walk/ Run/Learn Denver, 303-6942202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www.bkbltd.com Kiowa Kickin’ 5K Kiowa, 303243-1772, jillandnigel@netzero. net, pprrun.org Center for African American Health Denver, 303-694-2202, shannon@bkbltd.com , bkbltd. competitor.com 113

CALENDAR [ PACIFIC WEST ] com LAPS Canine 4K Feline NoWay Race Frisco, 970-3899510, dana.wood06@gmail. com, summitlaps.com Angels in Action 5K Family Run/Walk Avon, 970-845-3849, bmaline@slifer.net, www. angelsinaction5k.com/home_ t4.aspx YMCA Mud Run Fountain, 719382-1561, pprrun.org 7/31/11 State Games of America Run/Walk 5K Colorado Springs, 719-278-3535, cody@ boulderrunningcompany.com, stategames.org

8/4/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 8/5/11 RMRR deKoevene Park 5K Denver, rmrr@rmrr.org, rmrr. org 8/6/11 La Sportiva Eldora Trail 11K Nederland, 303-960-8129, paul@digdeepsports.com, www.digdeepsports.com Top 10 Colorado Springs, 719635-8803, director@ csgrandprix.com, csgrandprix. com

springsips.com, runningseries. com

2280, mthomas@vailrec.com, vailrec.com

Silly Pig Mud Run Aurora, info@sillypigmudrun.com, sillypigmudrun.com

8/10/11 CMRA Fairmount Park 5K Golden, 303-279-3509, comastersrun.org

Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Run for Rwanda Colorado Springs, 719-352-8772, o_ flannery@yahoo.com, runforrwanda.org Walk Like MADD Denver, 303425-5902, francis.lanzer@ madd.org, walklikemadd.org

2011 CPFAA Mud Run Denver , 720-407-4461, stevelawson@ cpfaa.org, www.cpfaa.org

Cheatin’ Woodchuck Chase Rifle, 970-665-6578, wayne@ rifleco.org, rifleco.org

8/7/11 Step Up for Cancer Commerce City, 303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , www. stepupforcancer.org/index. html

8/3/11 Summit Trail Running Series Race #6: Carter Park Breckenridge, 970-453-1734, linseyk@townofbreckenridge. com, breckenridgerecreation. com

First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html

The Evergreen Town Race Evergreen, danielhamm@ comcast.net, www. evergreentownrace.org

Mt. Werner Classic Steamboat Springs, ccat@

La Sportiva Vail 10K @ 10,000 Feet Vail, 970-479-

114 Competitor July 2011

8/11/11 Mountain Avenue Mile Ft. Collins, 970-221-1099, jwelzel@ frii.com, janewelzel.com Pearl Street Mile Boulder, jessica.gamney@ironman.com, boulderraces.com 8/12/11 Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass! Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, 303-800-5353, paul@ timberlineevents.com, www. wildwestrelay.com 8/13/11 So Long to Summer 5K Parker, 303.805.3278, hroemersberger@parkeronline. org, registration.parkerrec. com/products. asp?pfid=1451&dept_ id=236&strMode= 2&name=Parker%20Rec%20C

Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon Georgetown Colorado, 303-6747449, info@gtishalf.org, www. gtishalf.org Leadville 100-mile Mountain Bike Race Leadville, 719-4863502, kathy@leadvilletrail100. com, www.leadvilletrail100. com Colorado Springs Panerathon Colorado Springs, 303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , www.paneracolorado.com/ Panerathon6_08update/ cosprings.html Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org AIDS Walk Colorado Denver, 303-861-WALK, aidswalkcolorado.org Run the Rock 5K Conifer, 303278-7799, bob@rock5k.com, rock5K.com Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer

Run and Walk Colorado Springs, beovaryaware@ comcast.net, pprrun.org So Long to Summer 5K Parker, 303-805-3278, hroemersberger@parkeronline. org, parkeronline.org Panerathon 5K/10K to Fight Hunger Colorado Springs, 303799-1900-x215, SpringsPanerathon@ breadsoftheworld.com, paneracolorado.com Starlight March for Miracles 5K Colorado Springs, david. buchanan@usafa.edu, www. active.com/running/coloradosprings-co/starlight-march-formiracles-5k-2011 Homestead Ranch Trail Run Peyton, 719-445-9309, run@ oneagleswings3.com, www. oneagleswings3.com 8/14/11 Leadville 10k Run Leadville, 719-486-3502, kathy@ leadvilletrail100.com, www. leadvilletrail100.com

CALENDAR [ PACIFIC WEST ] Glenwood Springs Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10k Glenwood Springs,Colorado, 303-9261017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, enduranceeventmarketing.com

Ram Run 5K/Walk Lakewood, 303-982-9467, cboston@jeffco. k12.co.us, www.ramrun5k.com Mountain Chile Cha Cha Pagosa Springs, joingecko.org

Woodland Park Mayor¥Ë_s Cup Woodland Park, ckeating@ city-woodlandpark.org, pprrun. org

Ram Run 5K/Walk Lakewood, 303-982-9467, cboston@jeffco. k12.co.us, ramrun5k.com

8/20/11 Jericho Jog Centennial, 303770-1155, beth@ intouchmessaging.net, www. stthomasmore.org/jericho-jog

XTERRA Snow Mountain Ranch10K Trail Run Granby, 404-421-3231, victoria@ marathonmajic.com, marathonmajic.com

Leadville 100-Mile äóìRace Across The Skyäóù Trail Run Leadville, 719-486-3502, kathy@leadvilletrail100.com, www.leadvilletrail100.com

Iron Girl Races Boulder, 727942-4767, irongirl.com

Warrior Dash Copper Mountain, 866-841-248, info@ redfrogevents.com, warriordash.com Peachy Cheeks on the Move 5K Greeley, 970-352-8487, amcintyre@hpcnc.org, www. hospiceofnortherncolorado.org 8/21/11 Heart and Sole Half Marathon and 10k Boulder, 303-517-7046, Henry@ Boulderrunningcompany.com, heartandsolehalf.com GORE-TEX TransRockies Run Buena Vista, 403-668=7537, info@transrockies-run.com, www.transrockies.com Race for Research Denver, 303-840-9966, linnardo4@aol. com, www.race4research.com/ mainwindow.html Continental Divide Trail Run Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com GORE-TEX TransRockies Run Buena Vista, 403-668=7537, info@transrockies-run.com, transrockies.com 8/26/11 The 14th Annual Colorado Relay Georgetown, (720) 2555475, jeff@canyoumove.me, www.coloradorelay.com 8/27/11 The Original Mud Run Denver, info@theoriginalmudrun.com, www.theoriginalmudrun.com/ 3rd Annual Rox Trot 5K and 10K Littleton, 303-932-1121, 116 Competitor July 2011

Martinich@msn.com, none

8/28/11 La Sportiva Berry Picker Trail Hill Climb Vail, 970-4792280, mthomas@vailrec.com, vailrec.com ERACE Homelessness Denver, 303-832-1622-x202, mollyream@gmail.com, eracehomelessness.org RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series Westminster, 303-871-8366, rmrr.org 9/3/11 24/12 Hours of Leadville Mountain Bike Race & Run Leadville, 719-486-3502, kathy@leadvilletrail100.com, www.leadvilletrail100.com Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen Fountain, 719-460-5783, race4fallen@earthlink.net, pprrun.org First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Coal Creek Crossing Louisville, therunninggroup@ gmail.com, coalcreekcrossing. org 9/4/11 10K at 10,000 Feet Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com 9/5/11 Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler Denver, 303-220-1037, maureen@parktopark10miler. com, www.parktopark10miler. com

Boulder Hometown 5K Boulder, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, bceproductions.com Mile High 10K Greenwood Village, 303-815-5690, brockquimby@yahoo.com, milehigh10k.com 9/7/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807-, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/10/11 Womens Running & Conditioning Camp Estes Park, 970-586-4432, terry@ activeataltitude.com, www. activeataltitude.com First American State Bank Fitness Festival Greenwood Village, 303-506-8786, renee@ eventfulpro.com, www. fasbfitnessfestival.com Fort Collins Peach Festival 5K Fort Collins, 970-218-2083, cs.nagel@yahoo.com, Hope Center 5K Stapleton, 303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , bkbltd.com Boys & Girls Club Family 5K Fun Run Pueblo, 719-564-0055, patriceh@bgcpueblo.org, socorunners.org Emerald Mountain Trail Run Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com Imogene Pass Run Ouray, 970-728-0251, imogenerun.com Our Great Race Colorado Springs, 719-338-8639, john.n.gardner@smithbarney. com, pprrun.org UCCS Rust-Buster Meet Colorado Springs, 719-2553005, mmisch@uccs.edu, gomountainlions.com/ Pooches in Pink Walk Colorado Springs, patty. borish@aeroflex.com, komensecolorado.org 4th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Run - America Goes the Distance Arvada, 303-420-8080-x1203, oleferguson@lnfinc.org, Urban Navigators Adventure Denver, 720-343-2803, jgart@ brentsplace.org, brentsplace.org

RMRR Trailhead Park Denver, rmrr@rmrr.org, rmrr.org 9/11/11 The Naked Foot 5K Highlands Ranch, 720-336-0234, info@ thenakedfoot5k.com, thenakedfoot5k.com RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series Westminster, 303-871-8366, rmrr.org The Naked Foot Barefoot Running 5K Highlands Ranch , 720-336-0234, info@ thenakedfoot5k.com, thenakedfoot5k.com Race for the Cure Colorado Springs, 719-632-8887, racechair@komencs.org, komencs.org Denver Half Marathon and 10K Denver, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, denverhalf.com La Sportiva Vail EverGold Trail Run Vail, mthomas@ vailrec.com, vailrec.com 9/12/11 Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org 9/14/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/17/11 Skirt Chaser 5k Denver, 303408-1195, Lance@ withoutlimits.com, www. skirtsports.com Bearable Adventure Race Lakewood, 720-963-5390, thebearable@lakewood.org, thebearable.com Run-4-Trails Pueblo, 719-6471230, kimarline@comcast.net, socorunners.org HRCA Oktoberfest 5K Run/100 Yard Dash Highlands Ranch , highlandsranchrunseries.com Walk to End Alzheimer’s Denver, 303-813-1669, leslie. klane@alz.org, alzco.org Discovery Canyon Campus Thunderstorm 5K and Kids Fun Run Colorado Springs, 719234-1820, alison.flaherty@ asd20.org, asd20.org

Good Samaritan 5K Run/ Walk Castle Rock, 720-7323260, desaules1@msn.com, svdpcr.org Run, Rabbit Run Steamboat Springs, info@steamboat50. com, steamboat50.com CMRA Stone House (2x) Triple-Cross Trail Lakewood, 303-765-5512, comastersrun. org 9/18/11 Farmers 5000 Wheat Ridge, 303-238-5192, madelpiccolo@ msn.com, www.farmers5000. org Das Husslehoff at the 42nd Annual Denver Oktoberfest Denver, (720) 255-5475, jeff@ canyoumove.me, www. oktoberfestdenver.com Crossroads 1/2 Marathon & 5K Fort Collins, jlons26m@frii. com, footoftherockies.com Rudi’s Organic Boulder Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Boulder, 303-859-0244, jeff@bouldermarathon.com, bouldermarathon.com Pony Express Trail Run Colorado Springs, 719-5982953, pat.lockhart@q.com, pprrun.org The Stallions Stampede 5K Colorado Springs, stallionsboosterclub@gmail. com, pprrun.org 9/19/11 Das Hustlehoff 5K Run Denver, oktoberfestdenver.com Run Around the Block 5K Denver, 303-893-3838, nancy@ rmmi.org, rmmi.org 9/21/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/24/11 HRCA Oktoberfest 5K/100 yard dash Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com Running of the Bulls Estes Park, 970-577-9348, diana@ partnersmentoringyouth.org, www.partnersmentoringyouth. org

competitor.com 117

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] EOW-End of Watch 5K Run/ Walk and Motorcycle Ride Aurora, 303-877-8534, pjones@ auroragov.org, Flame Out 5K Denver, mruschival@tucc.com, tucc. com/foundation/index. cfm/0/0/29-The-Blue-Shoe-RunFor-Prostate-Cancer Snow Mountain Ranch Trail 10K Tabernash, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon Aspen, 970-4292093, aspenspecialevents@ ci.aspen.co.us, aspenrecreation.com 9/25/11 Westminster Panerathon Broomfield, 303-694-2202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www.panera-colorado.com/ Panerathon6_08update/ denver.html Golden Gate Canyon Trail 1/2-Marathon Black Hawk, 303-870-0487, adamf@ runuphillracing.com, www. runuphillracing.com Snow Mnt Ranch Trail 1/2 Marathon & 5k Grandby,Colorado, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com Race Against Suicide Colorado Springs, 719-5737447, rpilgen@gmail.com, pikespeaksuicideprevention. org/raceagainstsuicide.html Crested Butte Fall Colors Classic Gunnison, 970-6410798, cbfallclassic.org

118 Competitor July 2011

IDAHO

orscupmarathon.org

Marathon/Half Marathon

NEW MEXICO

8/27/11 Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon Ashton, 208-652-7771, webmaster@ mesafallsmarathon.com , mesafallsmarathon.com

10/8/11 A Ride in the Clouds Women’s Ride Cloudcroft, 877-264-7876, info@bike2bike. org, bike2bike.org

9/3/11 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon and Half Marathon Pocatello, 208-2334754, PocatelloRun@aol.com , www.PocatelloMarathon.com 9/10/11 Salmon Marathon and Half Marathon Salmon, 208-756-7586, racedirector@ salmonmarathon.com , www. salmonmarathon.com 10/9/11 City of Trees Marathon and Half Marathon Boise, 208-888-2122, jvulmer@ hotmail.com , www. cityoftreesmarathon.com

MONTANA Cycling

7/17/11 Tour of Yellowstone & Beartooth Byway Billings, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/10/11 Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon Missoula, 406-214-7140, racedirector@ missoulamarathon.org , www. missoulamarathon.org

RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series Westminster, 303-871-8366, rmrr.org

7/24/11 The Madison Marathon Gravelly Mountains, 406-6825923, info@madcoedc.org , themadisonmarathon.com

9/27/11 Horizon Runner’s Roost Cross Country Race Lakewood, 303-477-2236, silly_billy@msn.com, horizon. adams12.org/cross-country

8/6/11 Grizzly Marathon and Half Marathon Choteau, 406-466-3333, director@ grizzlymarathon.com , www. grizzlymarathon.com

9/28/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation

9/11/11 Two Bear Marathon Whitefish, 406-862-2444, pairadox@centurytel.net , www.twobearmarathon.org

9/29/11 The MonsterDASH 5K & Kids Race Louisville, 303-926-1017, craigsports@gmail.com, monsterdashrun.com

9/18/11 Montana Governoräó»s Cup Marathon Billings, 406-2459735, timeoutsports@bresnan. net , www.montanagovern

Cycling

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/5/11 Turtle Marathon and Half Marathon Roswell, 575-4200355, roswellruns@gmail. com , sites.google.com/site/ roswellruns/race-schedule

Multisport 8/20/11 37th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon Los Alamos, 505-6628173, joseph.harris@lacnm.us, losalamosnm.us 9/25/11 Elephant Man Triathlon Elephant Butte, 575-7440055, kori@valornet.com, elephantmantriathlon.com

NEVADA Cycling

7/27/11 Tour de Nez Reno, www. usacycling.org, tourdenez.org 9/11/11 Ride to Cure Diabetes Lake Tahoe, 214-912-2648, keithgrust@yahoo.com, ride. jdrfdallas.org/ride.html 10/15/11 RTC Viva Bike Vegas Las Vegas, 702-676-1542, vivabikevegas@rtcsnv.com, www.vivabikevegas.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 8/13/11 E.T. Full Moon Midnight Marathon, Half, 10K, & 51K Rachel, 702-617-321, info@ calicoracing.com, www. calicoracing.com 10/29/11 Hoover Dam Marathon and Half Marathon Lake Mead, 702-617-3213, info@ calicoracing.com, www. calicoracing.com

Multisport 7/31/11 Lake Tahoe Sharkfest Swim Incline Village, 415-868-1829, info@envirosports.com, www. envirosports.com

8/7/11 Iron Girl Syracuse Womenäó»s Triathlon Brewerton, 813-868-4747, info@irongirl.com, www. irongirl.com/Events/Syracuse. htm Iron Girl Syracuse Women Brewerton, 813-868-4747, info@irongirl.com, irongirl. com/Events/Syracuse.htm 8/21/11 Aflac Iron Girl Las Vegas Women’s Triathlon Lake Las Vegas, irongirl.com 9/11/11 Amica Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Las Vegas, sunsetracing.com 9/25/11 Las Vegas International Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon Las Vegas, eddie@ mountainmanevents.com, mountainmanevents.com 10/15/11 Pumpkinman Triathlon Boulder City, info@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com

Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 7/8/11 OBRA Track Championships Portland, 503-661-5874, obra. org 7/9/11 High Desert Omnium Bend, highdesertomnium.com 7/10/11 Cascade Cream Puff MTB Westfir, 541-517-4278, obra.org 7/11/11 Portland MTB Short Track Series Portland, portlandracing.com Monday PIR Portland, 424242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog 7/12/11 Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org

OREGON

7/13/11 Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org

7/1/11 Fast Twitch Fridays Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org

Central Oregon Criterium Series Bend, mplummer@ bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com

Cycling

7/2/11 Oregon Super D Series Bend, devon@oregonsuperd.com, oregonsuperd.com/w/

7/14/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org

Swan Island Criterium Portland, 360-241-8463, suckwheel@gmail.com, obra. org

7/15/11 Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge Portland, 503-3024935, charlie.warner@obra.org, alpenrosechallenge.com

7/3/11 Six Hours of Mt. Hood Mt. Hood, portlandracing.com/6hrs

7/16/11 Ironclad Criterium Portland, ironcladcycling.com

7/5/11 Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org

7/17/11 Jacksonville Forest Park Short Track MTB Series Jacksonville , subcultureracer@yahoo.com, obra.org

Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org 7/6/11 Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org

7/18/11 Portland MTB Short Track Series Portland, portlandracing.com

Central Oregon Time Trial Series Bend, mplummer@ bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com

Monday PIR Portland, 424242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog

7/7/11

7/19/11 competitor.com 119

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] Cascade Cycling Classic Bend, mbsef.org/ CascadeCyclingClassic Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org

7/23/11 Race Across America Cycling Challenge Hood River, 303-442-7223, rick@ raceacrossamerica.org, raceacrossamerica.org

Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org

High Cascades 100 MTB Race Bend, mudslingerevents. com

7/20/11 Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Central Oregon Criterium Series Bend, mplummer@ bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com 7/21/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 7/22/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Bend, 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net Fast Twitch Fridays Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org

120 Competitor July 2011

7/24/11 Jacksonville Forest Park Short Track MTB Series Jacksonville , subcultureracer@yahoo.com, obra.org OUCH: The Larch Mountain Time Trial Corbett, consystency.net/obra/ouch 7/25/11 Monday PIR Portland, 424242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog Portland MTB Short Track Series Portland, portlandracing.com 7/26/11 Eugene Twilight Crit Series

Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org 7/27/11 Central Oregon Time Trial Series Bend, mplummer@ bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com 7/28/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 7/30/11 Gresham Criterium Gresham, obra.org 7/31/11 Jacksonville Forest Park Short Track MTB Series Jacksonville, subcultureracer@ yahoo.com, obra.org 8/1/11 Bicycle Tour of Oregon Coast Portland, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com , www. cyclingescapes.com Monday PIR Portland, 424242-2326, adam@

racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog Portland MTB Short Track Series Portland, portlandracing.com Salem STXC MTB Salem, 503602-2307, obra.org 8/2/11 Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org 8/3/11 Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Central Oregon Criterium Series Bend, mplummer@ bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com 8/4/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 8/5/11 Fast Twitch Fridays Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org,

obra.org Portland Twilight Criterium Portland, portlandtwilight.com 8/6/11 Bike MS: Explore Oregon Portland, 503-445-8347, josh@ defeatms.com, bikemsoregon. com Oregon Super D Series Hood River, devon@oregonsuperd. com, oregonsuperd.com/w/ Longview Grand Prix Criterium Longview, highlander-cycling.com 8/7/11 Bicycle Tour of Crater Lake Portland, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com , www. cyclingescapes.com Albany Criterium Albany, 541754-6630, hughrobe@comcast. net, obra.org 8/8/11 Salem STXC MTB Salem, 503602-2307, obra.org Monday PIR Portland, 424-

242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog 8/9/11 Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org 8/10/11 Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Central Oregon Criterium Series Championships Bend, mplummer@bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com 8/11/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 8/12/11 Fast Twitch Fridays Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org 8/13/11 OBRA Criterium Bend, kenji@ obra.org, obra.org

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CALENDAR [ PACIFIC WEST ] 8/14/11 Team Beer Track Race Portland, clintculpepper@ gmail.com, obra.org OBRA MTB XC Championships TBA, 541-8473030, obra.org Pistis STXC MTB Grants Pass, pistis.us/events.htm 8/15/11 Monday PIR Portland, 424242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog Salem STXC MTB Salem, 503602-2307, obra.org 8/16/11 Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org 8/17/11 Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Central Oregon Time Trial

122 Competitor July 2011

Series Championships Bend, mplummer@bendcycling.org, deschuteshoney.com 8/18/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 8/19/11 Fast Twitch Fridays Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org 8/20/11 Tigard Criterium Tigard, obra. org 8/21/11 OBRA Uphill TT Government Camp, 503-649-4632, obra.org Pistis STXC MTB Grants Pass, pistis.us/events.htm 8/22/11 Monday PIR Portland, 424242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog Salem STXC MTB Salem, 503602-2307, obra.org 8/23/11

Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org 8/24/11 Life Cycle Short Track Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org 8/25/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 8/26/11 Fast Twitch Fridays Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org 8/27/11 Eugene Celebration Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org OBRA Masters Track Champs Portland, 503-6615874, obra.org

242-2326, adam@ racemondaynight.com, racemondaynight.com/blog 8/30/11 Eugene Twilight Crit Series Eugene, 541-747-3336, obra.org Tuesday PIR Portland, 503233-3636, jeff.mitchem@gmail. com, obra.org 9/1/11 Champion Thursday Medford, 541-664-7793, obra.org 9/3/11 Oregon Super D Series Sandy Ridge, devon@oregonsuperd. com, oregonsuperd.com/w/ 9/6/11 September PIR Handicap Series Portland, 360-824-1803, obra.org

8/28/11 Pistis STXC MTB Grants Pass, pistis.us/events.htm

9/10/11 High Cascades 24 Bend Oregon, 541-847-3030, mike@ mudslingerevents.com, www. mudslingerevents.com

8/29/11 Monday PIR Portland, 424-

9/11/11 High Cascades 24 Bend,

mudslingerevents.com Mt. Ashland Hillclimb Ashland, hogie0101@yahoo. com , obra.org

10/8/11 Harvest Century 2011 Hillsboro , 503-292-4964 x124, keberwein@cvision.org, www. harvestcentury.org

9/13/11 September PIR Handicap Series Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON

9/17/11 Oakride Fat 55 Mountain Bike Marathon Oakridge, fatfiftyfive.com 9/18/11 Bend Super D Bend, obra.org 9/20/11 September PIR Handicap Series Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org 9/24/11 Echelon Hood River Gran Fondo Hood River, info@ echelongranfondo.org, www. granfondo.org 9/27/11 September PIR Handicap Series Portland, 503-302-4935, kenji@obra.org, obra.org

8/7/11 Haulin’ Aspen Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Bend, 541-318-7388, haulinaspen@ freshairsports.com, www. freshairsports.com/events/ haulin_aspen 8/13/11 Crater Lake Marathon and Half-Marathon Klamath Falls, 541-884-6939, rimruns@aol. com , www.craterlakerimruns. com 10/9/11 Portland Marathon Portland, 503-226-1111, info@ portlandmarathon.org, www. portlandmarathon.org/ 10/22/11 Columbia River Power Marathon and Half Marathon Umatilla,

CALENDAR [ pacific west ] 541-567-6151, debbie@ hermistonchamber.com , www. columbiarivermarathon.com 10/23/11 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon Hood River, info@ columbiagorgemarathon.com , www.columbiagorgemarathon.

11/5/11 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Ashland, info@ roguevalleyrunners.com, www. roguevalleyrunners.com/LLTM

Multisport 7/9/11 Hagg Lake Triathlon & Duathlon Forest Grove, events@racecenter.com, racecenter.com/hagglake 7/10/11 Rev3 Portland Triathlon Portland, www.rev3tri.com/ Revolution3 Half Ironman Portland, rev3tri.com/!/ portland/index.htm 7/24/11 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove Cottage Grove, kelsey@ travellanecounty.org, www. ubtenacious.com/events/tri-atthe-grove/ 7/30/11 All Women’s Triathlon/ Duathlon Fairview, events@ racecenter.com, racecenter. com/allwomens 7/31/11 Amica Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon Fairview, events@racecenter.com, racecenter.com/midsummer 8/13/11 Tri for Life Albany, 541-7583662, triforlife@optionsprc. org, trifind.com 8/14/11 AquaTerra Portland Portland, aquaterraracing@gmail.com, www.Aquaterraracing.com 8/20/11 Oyster Urban Adventure Race Portland, 877-328-2783, info@tppevents.com, www.

OysterRacingSeries.com 8/21/11 The Portland Triathlon Portland, portlandtri.com 8/28/11 Triathlon Eugene Eugene, info@pacificsportsllc.com, 124 Competitor July 2011

9/10/11 Aluminum Man Olympic/ Srint Triathlon The Dalles, 541-296-9533, info@nwprd.org, racecenter.com/aluminumman 9/11/11 21st Annual Lincoln City Sprint Triathlon Lincoln City, ivanm@lincolncity.org, active.com 9/18/11 Columbia Muddy Buddy Portland Estacada, 1-800311-1255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com

Running 7/3/11 Lostine River Run Wallowa County, 541-969-9724, ericj@ eosportstraining.com, eosportstraining.com 7/4/11 Aquafina Butte to Butte Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing Foot Traffic Flat Portland , 503-284-0345, info@ foottraffic.us, foottraffic. us/flat Mayor’s Firecracker Run 5k Coos Bay, 541-269-1199, southcoastrunningclub.com ORRC 4th of July Run Sauvie Island, 503-730-3274-, alanna_ woods@gmail.com, orrc.net 7/7/11 First Thursday Urban Adventure Runs Portland, 503-525-2122, paul@fitrightnw. com, www.fit-right-nw.com/1stthursday.html 7/9/11 Siskiyou Out and Back Mount Ashland, sob@ siskiyououtback.com, siskiyououtback.com Columbia Corridor Corredor Trail Run Umatilla, columbia. corridor.corredor@gmail.com, columbiacorridorcorredor. blogspot.com/p/hermiston-funfest.html Kentuck Run North Bend, 541-756-4667, southcoastrunningclub.com Smith Rock Sunrise Summer Classic Terrebone, info@smithrockrace.org, smithrockrace.com 7/10/11 Go Girl Trail Run Champoeg

State Park, 503-524-7570, paula@runwithpaula.com, runwithpaula.com 7/16/11 Ranch To River Run Springfield, kelsey@ travellanecounty.org, www. runnerspace.com/gprofile. php?do=view_event&event_ id=1540&mgroup_ id=216&year=2011 Deschutes Dash 5K and 10K Runs Bend, volunteers@ freshairsports.com, freshairsports.com/events/ deschutes_dash/index.php 7/17/11 Run in the Country Half Marathon Coburg, racedirector@runinthecountry. com, runinthecountry.com Klamath County Run for Kids Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Klamath Falls , 541-882-3198, info@ citizensforsafeschools.org, www.citizensforsafeschools. org 7/18/11 Ocean’s Edge 5K Beach Race Lincoln City, ivanm@lincolncity. org, active.com 7/23/11 REI Peak Challenge Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing 7/30/11 Wildwood Trail Run (10Km, Half Marathon, Marathon) Portland, 999-999-9999, events@coastaltrailruns. com, coastaltrailruns.com/ ww_wildwood.html Mt. Tabor Doggie Challenge Portland, 503-926-2622, info@terrapinevents.com, terrapinevents.com Mt. Hood 50 Mt. Hood, mthood50@gmail.com, mthood50.com 8/1/11 ORRC Dual Duel Portland, dualduel@orrc.net, orrc.net 8/4/11 First Thursday Urban Adventure Runs Portland, 503.525.2122, paul@fitrightnw. com, www.fit-right-nw.com/1stthursday.html 8/5/11 Cascade Lakes Relay Diamond Lakes, scott@ cascadelakesrelay.com,

CALENDAR [ PACIFIC WEST ] cascadelakesrelay.com 8/7/11 Haulin’ Aspen Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Bend, 541-318-7388, haulinaspen@ freshairsports.com, freshairsports.com/events/ haulin_aspen 8/8/11 38th Annual Circle the Bay 30k Run/Walk/Relays North Bend, 541-756-2972, southcoastrunningclub.com 8/13/11 ORRC Garlic Festival 10K Vernonia, garlicfestival@orrc. net, orrc.net

8/20/11 Waldo 100K Ultramarathon Willamette Pass, ww100k.org 12th Annual Bah Humbug Requiem Run Coos Bay, southcoastrunningclub.com Kelly Butte Classic Springfield, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing 8/26/11 American Cancer Society DetermiNation: Hood & Portland To Coast Portland, 503-795-3931, kristen.lee@cancer.org, htcptcdetermination.org

Crawfish Crawl Champoeg State Park, 503-524-7570, paula@runwithpaula.com, runwithpaula.com

8/27/11 Eugene Celebration Mile Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing

8/19/11 Silvan Ridge Twilight 5 Eugene, kelsey@ travellanecounty.org, www. runnerspace.com/gprofile. php?do=view_event&event_ id=5507&mgroup_ id=216&year=2011

9/3/11 Sunset Bay Trail Run Charleston, 541-290-7530, southcoastrunningclub.com

126 Competitor July 2011

9/4/11 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon Carlton,

707.933.1769, raceinfo@ destinationraces.com, www. run4oregonwine.com

State Park, 503-524-7570, paula@runwithpaula.com, runwithpaula.com

541-317-3568, superdave@ footzonebend.com, footzonebend.com/events

Eugene Women’s Half Marathon Eugene, 877-3452230, info@eugenemarathon. com, eugenewomenshalf.com

Tri Trail Challenge Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing

10/15/11 ORRC Blue Lake Runs and Walk Troutdale, bluelake@ orrc.net, orrc.net

9/5/11 ORRC Wildwood Trail Trial Portland, wildwoodtrail@orrc. net, orrc.net 9/10/11 McKenzie River Trail Run McKenzie Bridge, markhumphreys@comcast. net, mrtr.org Brooks Runner’s Soul XC Fest 5K XC Hermiston, columbia.corridor. corredor@gmail.com, columbiacorridorcorredor. blogspot.com/p/brooksrunners-soul-xc-fest.html

9/17/11 Prefontaine Memorial Run Coos Bay, 541-2691103, prefontainerun.com, southcoastrunningclub.com 9/24/11 Flagline 50K - USATF National Championships Bend, 541-317-3568, superdave@footzonebend.com, footzonebend.com/events

10/16/11 West Linn Wild 5 & 10 Mile Champoeg State Park, 503-5247570, paula@runwithpaula. com, runwithpaula.com 10/22/11 Monster Mash Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing

9/25/11 ORRC Best Dam Run Estacada, 503-632-4676, bestdamrun@orrc.net, orrc.net

10/23/11 Run Like Hell! Portland Portland, 503-926-2622, info@terrapinevents.com, terrapinevents.com

Scotty Brown Memorial Run Coos Bay, 541-297-6669, southcoastrunningclub.com

10/1/11 See Jane Run All Women’s Run/Walk Coos Bay, 541-2903243, southcoastrunningclub. com

10/29/11 ORRC Autumn Leaves Run Champoeg State Park, autumnleaves@orrc.net, orrc.net

9/11/11 Pints to Pasta Champoeg

10/2/11 Dirty Second Half Bend,

Multnomah Falls Trail Run Corbett, timberlinetrail@gmail.

com, orrc.net 11/13/11 Lifeforce Trail Challenge Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing 11/24/11 Turkey Trot Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing ORRC Turkey Trot Portland, turkeytrot@orrc.net, orrc.net Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk Coos Bay, 541-267-7960, southcoastrunningclub.com 12/10/11 Jingle Bells Run Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing Mac’s Run Charleston, 541-269-1199-, southcoastrunningclub.com 12/13/11 Christmas Lights Fun Run Coos Bay, 541-267-3489-, not given, southcoastRunningclub. com

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Max Teams 200 (Teams of 5,4, 2 or solo) Very Limited entry.

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July 21, 2011 in Sammamish, WA • 6:30 pm All courses start on a wide and comfortable, woodchipcovered trail, before heading out to the Pacific Northwest singletrack paradise that is Soaring Eagle.

There will be ample course marking out there, including arrows at intersections.

A fully stocked Aid Station at Mile 4, and one at Start/ Finish will give runners plenty of places to fuel up. We will have water, nuun, PBJ sandwiches, organic fruit, cookies, pretzels and more. Start is at 6:30 pm and since the days are long, no headlamps are required for this run.

Distances offered: 5 miles and 10 miles

For more info contact Roger Michel at 425-301-7009

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CALENDAR [ PACIFIC WEST ] 12/17/11 Frozen Trails Run Fest Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing 12/18/11 Winter Solstice Run Eugene, runnerspace.com/ eclecticedgeracing

WASHINGTON CYCLING

7/16/11 Liberty Road Race Spokane, 509-868-8604, info@ spokanerocketvelo.com, spokanerocketvelo.com 7/23/11 Echelon Seattle Gran Fondo Kingston, davidc@ echelongranfondo.org, www. granfondo.org 7/29/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Seattle , 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 8/27/11 Capitol Forest 50/100 Mile MTB Race Olympia, WA, 4253017009,

roger@4thDimensionracing. com, www.capitolforest100. com 9/18/11 Chuckanut Century Bellingham, Doug.Schoonover@ gmail.com, mtbakerbikeclub. org Cycle the Wave Issaquah, 425-891-4066, marketing@ cyclethewave.com, www. cyclethewave.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 7/17/11 See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Seattle, www.seejanerun.com 7/24/11 Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon and HalfMarathon North Bend, 253350-1651, kc7wpd@hotmail. com , www.littlemarathon.com/ littlemarathon/tunnel 8/14/11 Danskin Triathlon Series‰ÛÓSeattle Seattle, 877-221-9665, info@

danskintriathlon.net, www. xxtramile.com 9/11/11 Skagit Runners Skagit Flats Marathon Burlington, 360-202-2801, terry@ skagitrunners.org , www. skagitflatsmarathon.com 9/25/11 Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Bellingham, 360-319-5291, info@ bellinghambaymarathon.org , www.bellinghambaymarathon. org Winthrop Road Marathon Winthrop, 509-846-5019, info@ rainshadowrunning.com , winthropmarathon.blogspot. com

Half Marathon Poulsbo, woodward5@embarqmail.com, www.poulsbomarathon.com

Shores, 425-766-8787, info@ trifreaks.com, trifreaks.com/ OceanShoresTri.aspx

10/30/11 Tri-Cities Marathon Richland, 509-377-8662, tricitiesmarathon@charter.net , www.3rrr.org

Ocean Shores Big Weekend Triathlon & Foot Fest Ocean Shores, 425-766-8787, info@ trifreaks.com, trifreaks.com/ oceanshorestri.aspx

11/27/11 Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon Seattle, 206-7293660, info@seattlemarathon. org , www.seattlemarathon.org

Clear Lake Triathlon Bellingham, tonyt@co.skagit. wa.us, skagitcounty.net/ Common/Asp/Default.asp?d=Pa rksAndRecreation&c=General& p=triathlon/triathlon.htm

12/31/11 Last Chance Marathon Bellingham, 360-202-2801, tedes12@comcast.net , www. skagitultrarunners.com/ lastchance

7/10/11 XTERRA Vashon Off-Road Triathlon Vashon, 206-9203983, info@buduracing.com, buduracing.com Valley Girl Olympic & Sprint Triathlons Spokane, valleygirltri.com

MULTISPORT

10/9/11 Spokane Series Marathon and Half Marathon Spokane, 509-624-4297, joanpribnow@ comcast.net, www. spokanemarathon.us

7/2/11 Five Mile Lake Triathlon Auburn, 206-920-3983, info@ buduracing.com, buduracing. com

10/16/11 Poulsbo Marathon and

7/9/11 Ocean Shores Tri & Foot Fest Big Weekend Ocean

SheROX Triathlon - Federal Way, WA Federal Way, barb@ phillytri.com, www.sheroxtri. com 7/16/11 ChelanMan Multisport

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8/28/11 Lake Meridian Triathlon Kent, info@weraisethebar.com, lakemeridiantri.com/

7/31/11 Whiskey Dick Triathlon & 10K Ellensburg, 206-9203983, info@buduracing.com, buduracing.com

9/3/11 North Bend MultiCross North Bend, 425-766-8787, info@ trifreaks.com, trifreaks.com/ NorthBendMultiCross.aspx

8/6/11 Cascades Edge Triathlon/ Duathlon Enumclaw, events@ racecenter.com, racecenter. com/cascadesedge

Bonney Lake Triathlon Bonney Lake, 206-920-3983, info@buduracing.com, buduracing.com

Kids Rock Triathlon Black Diamond, info@weraisethebar. com, kidsrocktriathlon.com

431 W. Seventh Street, Los Angeles Personal Trainer Certification - Sept. 9-11 Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 11

Ketchum Downtown YMCA

Troika Triathlon Spokane, troikatriathlon@gmail.com, troikatriathlon.com

401 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles KickBoxing Certification - Sept. 10 Group Resistance Training - Sept. 10 Practical Yoga Instructor Training - Sept. 10 Practical Pilates - Sept. 11 Indoor Cycling - Sept. 11

8/14/11 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Lake Stevens, lakestevens703. com

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8/20/11 Finish Strong Multisport Weekend Sprint & Olympic Triathlon Monroe, 425-2480908, TeamFASTT@comcast. net, FinishStrongEvents.com

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Ellensburg Sprint Triathlon Ellensburg, 206-920-3983, info@buduracing.com, buduracing.com

XTERRA Black Diamond and 1/2terra Black Diamond, info@weraisethebar.com, xterrablackdiamond.com/

LMU-Fritz B. Burns Campus Rec Center

1441 Pali Highway, Honolulu Personal Trainer Certification - Sept. 9-11 Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 10 Indoor Cycling - Sept. 11

Lake Sammamish Triathlon Lake Sammamish, 206-9203983, info@buduracing.com, buduracing.com

8/7/11 AquaTerra Seattle Seattle, aquaterraracing@gmail.com, www.aquaterraracing.com

9570 Racquet Court, Elk Grove Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 9 Indoor Cycling - Sept. 11

Nuuanu YMCA

7/30/11 Federal Escape Triathlon Auburn, 425-766-8787, info@ trifreaks.com, trifreaks.com/ federalescapetri.aspx

Lake Samish Triathlon Bellingham, 206-733-9405, jonathanhoskins@hotmail. com, lakesamishtriathlon.com

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CALENDAR [ pacific west ]

8/21/11 Sammamish Splash Kids Triathlon Lake Sammamish, 206-282-3959, mary@ marymeyerlifefitness.com, active.com 8/27/11 Bellingham Youth Triathlon Bellingham, 360-778-7000, lromo@cob.org, trithecookie.com/

Scoggins Valley Triathlon/ Duathlon Forest Grove, events@racecenter.com, racecenter.com/scogginsvalley 9/10/11 Cottage Lake Tri and Tri Again Woodinville, 206-282-3959, mary@ marymeyerlifefitness.com, marymeyerlifefitness.com Lake Stevens Sprint & Olympic Triathlons Lake Stevens, 206-920-3983, info@ buduracing.com, buduracing. com 9/11/11 Seattle Escape from the Rock” Triathlon” Mercer Island, 4158681829, info@ envirosports.com, www. envirosports.com The Max Muscle Vancouver Triathlon Vancouver , 360-573-7099, tracy@ maxmusclevancouver.com, maxmusclevancouver.com 9/17/11 Grand Columbian Triathlon Grand Coulee, 425-766-8787, info@trifreaks. com, www.trifreaks.com/ GrandColumbianTri.aspx Kirkland’s Triathlon Kirkland, 503-644-6822, events@ racecenter.com, racecenter. com/kirklandtri 9/18/11 Trek Women Triathlon Series-Seattle Seattle, 877-221-9665 , info@ trekwomenstriathlonseries. com, www.xxtramile.com 9/24/11 Black Diamond Triathlon/ Duathlon Enumclaw, events@

racecenter.com, racecenter. com/blackdiamond 10/9/11 RunningShoes.com MTB Duathlon Bellingham, 360-7787000, lromo@cob.org, cob.org

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Vancouver, 360-909-0211, brian@energyevents.com, energyevents.com 8/27/11 Cascade Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run Easton, info@cascadecrest100.com, cascadecrest100.com 9/3/11 Lake Padden Relay Bellingham, danderson@cob. org, gbrc.net 3rd Annual Parkland Pace or Race Tacoma, (253) 219-5252, aculp@fpschools.org, mr_culp. tripod.com 9/6/11 Little Cross XC 5K Pasco, 509547-7333, xtcoach@charter. net, 3rrr.org 9/10/11 Fairhaven Runners 15K Bellingham, 360-7787000, lromo@cob.org, fairhavenrunners.com Plain 100 Mile Plain, cdralph@comcast.net, cascaderunningclub.com/ plain100.html 9/11/11 Iron Girl Seattle Seattle, 813868-5938, contact@irongirl. com, www.irongirl.com/Events/ Seattle.htm 9/17/11 Stevenson Curves 5th Anniversary 5K Fun Walk/ Run Stevenson, cgrc@live.com , columbiagorgerunningclub.com 9/18/11 You Go Girl! Half Marathon Tacoma, 253-862-8890-, lori@ tacomacitymarathon.com, runyougogirl.com 10/1/11 North County Wine Run Battle Ground , 503 318-1466,

karen@getboldevents.com, www.getboldevents.com Run Like a Girl Bellingham, northerndesign@comcast.net, Baker Lake 50K Concrete, bakerlake50k@yahoo.com, bakerlake50k.com 10/15/11 Communities in Schools 5K Bellingham, dennis@ciswhatcom.org, whatcomcounty.ciswa.org Sekani Trail Run Spokane, 509-625-6546-, maho@ spokanecity.org, Defiance 50K Tacoma, 253-862-8890, tony@ tacomacitymarathon.com, defiance50.com 10/23/11 Ft. Steilacoom Trail Run Lakewood, roger@4thdimensionracing. com, www.EvergreenTrailruns. com 10/29/11 Pumpkin Run 5 Mile Trail Run North Bonneville, cgrc@live.com , columbiagorgerunningclub. com 10/30/11 Spooky 12K Port Gamble, 360779-8757, rootsrockrun.com Run Scared 5K Seattle, 206330-5967, runscared5k@gmail. com, runscared5k.com Tri-Cities Marathon Richland, 509-308-6660, TriCitiesMarathon@charter. net, 3rrr.org/marathon/ 11/6/11 Padden Mudfest Bellingham, tjalling.ypma@wwu.edu, gbrc.net 11/19/11 NAIA Cross Country Championships Vancouver, naia.cstv.com Turkey Trot Bellingham, kryanxc@msn.com, gbrc.net 11/20/11 Doppler 50K Port Gamble, 360-779-8757, rootsrockrun. com Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off Seattle, 206-729-9972, info@promotionevents.com, promotionevents.com

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The Long Run By scott Jurek

I

t was a classic case of air travel gone wrong. In 2001, my team and I were stuck in the Vancouver International Airport for an extra 12 hours while on our way to the Hong Kong Trailwalker 100K. In an instant, we lost half a day and missed out on a training run on the course. It would have been easy to grab some dinner, curl up on the airport floor and call it a day, but my teammate, Ian Torrence, had a better idea. Before I knew it, we were running along the sidewalks of the departures entrance.

Although the 90-minute run took place alongside roaring planes spewing jet exhaust, we made the best of things and didn’t miss our training run. I maintain a busy travel schedule amid training for the world’s longest and toughest ultramarathons; combining pre-travel planning with adaptability is my strategy for running while on the road. Before leaving home, I front-load training. My advice: Plan the week preceding travel as a higher volume week and the travel week as a recovery week.

Do quality sessions such as tempo runs, hill workouts and long runs the week before travel.

If I’m traveling some place new, I try to research the area so I know what to expect when I arrive: Use the Internet to research running routes; I like www.mapmyrun. com and www.usatf.org/routes.

Search for restaurants and grocery stores to save time and fuel right.

Check the weather forecast to pack appropriately. This may appear to be a no-brainer, but you’re more likely to skip a run if it’s pouring and you forgot a running hat and waterproof shell.

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the fly can obliterate training plans.

Here’s what I do: Look over the next day’s schedule and plan when a run will fit; it’s often best to train first thing in the morning before obligations pile up.

For tempo and specific pace workouts, a GPS or speed-distance watch is an important tool for knowing splits on routes without mile markers.

Evenings are a good time to squeeze in a flexibility or short strength session. If a hotel gym is not available, consider a portable gym unit (such as TRX or resistance tubing) that packs easily.

Remember, even the best plans need to be flexible: Make do with the time and environment: Thirty minutes Jurek uses of running in traffic can be www.mapmy better than a zero for the run.com and www.usatf.org/ day.

Research nearby routes to find runrunning specialty stores Make the most of ning routes when and running clubs to unexpected schedule he’s traveling. join group workouts and changes. Have running explore hidden routes. gear on hand for unexpected Before a trip to Asheville, N.C., opportunities to train.

I contacted resident trail running Factor the day’s stress into legend Will Harlan, who gave me a whether getting out for a late-day great tour—complete with lessons on session is worthwhile. Sometimes rest botany and history—and workout on and sleep may be the best choice. a local trail.

While it may not take the form of Upon arriving at my destination, I running alongside an airport tarmac, gather additional information from the training during travel can be somehotel staff to confirm my research and thing to dread or a fun challenge to get advice from locals that may not be embrace. Running in a new environavailable online or in English. When I ment and being adaptable may be just traveled to Tokyo in February, I stayed what you need to stay motivated. one mile from the 5K path that circles the Imperial Palace. I went for a run Based in Boulder, Colo., Scott Jurek is a to shake off the jet lag as soon as I got seven-time winner of the Western States settled, sightseeing during the less 100-mile trail run. Read more from him at hectic late-night hours. www.competitor.com.

A busy schedule that changes on

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Train or Bust Tips for logging miles while on the road.

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INSIDE: Outside: How to Use the “Natural Gym” Page 67 Flagstaff’s Humphrey’s Peak Trail Page 68 Rolf Your Way to Better Flexibility Page 70

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[ MOUNTAIN WEST ] ON THE RADAR CLUB SCENE

BETTER FITNESS

The Las Vegas Track Club www.lvtc.org

WHO: David Clair, licensed USA Cycling coach, and director and personal trainer at Fitness For Living’s Boot Camp

Las Vegas Track Club members have been pounding the pavement in and around Sin City since 1969.

More than 1,000 members between the ages of 5 and 80 make up the club, and some of the founding members are still active participants.

WHERE: Boulder, Colo.

Jump picture by ©iStockphoto.com/Sacha Bloor Track photo Courtesy of Lee Beausoleil/Las Vegas Track Club archives

“Spice up your run by incorporating strength, interval and plyometric moves to create a fullbody workout rather than an ordinary all-cardio jaunt,” Clair said.

MAKE IT FUN

THE CONCEPT

WHEN: Contact Clair for his Saturday drop-in class called “Fitness in the Foothills On-The-Trail Boot Camp.” Classes typically alternate between the Sanitas Trailhead and the Chautauqua Trailhead in Boulder.

Clair recommends heading to the great outdoors, and why not: It’s summer! Use Mother Nature’s very own obstacles, such as fallen logs or tree stumps, to add some “green power” into an otherwise ho-hum workout routine.

TURN THE OUTDOORS INTO YOUR VIRTUAL GYM

“Local teens who are interested can submit an application to us for consideration each year,” Beausoleil explained.

“Last year we gave out about $12,000 in scholarship money to nine kids continuing with their education at either colleges or vocational schools.”

“The LVTC may not be the fastest running club in the world, but we’re definitely age-friendly and walker-friendly,” said Lee Beausoleil, a six-year club member. “Our members live all around the country and from time to time pop in during their visits back to Las Vegas.”

Giving Back The club donates the profits from races it organizes to a scholarship fund available for all metro-area high school seniors.

Clair suggests breaking up your run and increasing strength, balance, core stability and cardiovascular ability with the following exercises: • Do 15 reps followed by 20 seconds rest, then one more 15-rep set.

• Increase to 20 reps, or three sets, as you progress.

Find a rock, step or bench and try:

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1. Side squats with one leg on step, rock or bench How to: Stand and balance on one leg and slowly— with control—lower and step to the side of the opposite foot to lightly tap the ground and return to a one-leg stand.

2. One-leg step-downs How to: Stand on a step and balance on one leg. Slowly lower the opposite foot to lightly tap the ground. Keep the raised, bent knee aligned with the foot. This exercise is similar to the side squat described above but instead you lower the foot forward.

— “These are great for glutes and stabilizing knees.”

3. Two-foot jumps up and down a step, and quick toe touches to upper steps

• For alternating feet and arm routines, count a left/right cycle as one rep.

This routine should take roughly 75 minutes.

Find an overhead bar ◆ Find a log or short barrier for or tree limb: 1. 15 pull-ups or just side-to-side or “dead hang” for as long front-to-back as you can. two-feet or one-foot 2. Hang from a tree hops over the log. ◆

limb or overhead bar, in a position similar to a dead hang, and do 15 leg lifts or knee lifts to develop core strength.

To do a proper leg or knee lift, make sure your thighs are parallel to the ground, then lower them so they are perpendicular to the ground. ◆ Bring along a

resistance tube; you can stand on the tube or wrap it around a pole or tree to:

1. Tackle some curls, rows, overhead presses, triceps extensions, flies or woodchops, etc.

◆ Bring a resis-

tance band, loop it around your ankles to do:

1. Lateral squat shuffles along the trail.

2. Forward and backward leg raises.

—Both of these exercises are perfect for strengthening the hip abductors, hip flexors and glutes, which all promote greater stability, Clair explained.

EXTRAS ◆ Find a rock or two and use them as dumbbells for: • Curls • Lateral and forward arm raises • Overhead arm extensions • Overhead presses • Squats with resistance ◆ On any flat spot on the trail you can add: • Push-ups • Standing side crunches and “karate” side kicks for more intense core work • Vertical tuck jumps • Standard lunges, or scissor lunges, which work to combine balance, strength and cardio • Burpees

Get more training advice from coach David Clair: Bootcamp@fitliv.com • www.fitliv.com

Las Vegas Track Club Signature Races LVTC Legends of Cross Country 5K August 6 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Boulder City, Nev. “This is where the best high school runners from Southern Nevada are honored each year,” said Lee Beausoleil, a club member. “Since the race is run just before the high school cross-country season, it is also a chance for runners to sneak a peek at the competition for the upcoming season.”

Four-Mile Notch Run July 16 at Macks Canyon in Mt. Charleston, Nev.

Located at the Mt. Charleston Ski and Snowboard Resort, Beausoleil notes that this 30-year-old race is a local favorite for its elevation and cool temperatures at the top of the mountain.

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RACE READY Editor’s picks for must-do races in the Mountain West If you’re wondering why the landlocked state of Colorado would name a local adventure race “The Oyster,” you’re probably not aware of the Denver delicacy made from the nether regions of a bull and given the name of a mollusk. Now you are.

The Oyster Urban Adventure Race, originally billed as the “Rocky Mountain Ball Buster,” takes place Aug. 27. The race is an all-day affair that can include anything from canoeing, bowling and climbing to trivia questions and hopping on public transit to get from point A to B. All events include running and biking, and are creative way to test your mettle this summer. www.oysterracingseries.com

 TRAIL GUIDE

Humphrey’s Peak Trail Flagstaff, Ariz.

Skip the crowds at the Grand Canyon to hike Humphrey’s Peak in Flagstaff, Ariz. It’s the highest peak in the state, offering 360-degree views of the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Oak Creek Canyon and Verde Valley. Reach the top by hiking the 4.5-mile Humphrey’s Peak Trail. Sounds short and sweet, but don’t be fooled—this is one rugged trail that tops out above treeline at 12,637 feet. (Start at Snowbowl Ski Resort at 9,200 feet.) Hike early, as the August monsoons bring thunderstorms to the peak in the afternoon. Budget four hours for a non-stop, round-trip hike, or five or more if you’d like to stop to enjoy the scenery and catch your breath.

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DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAIL Located off of Highway 180 on Snowbowl Road: Drive 7.4 miles on Snowbowl Road to the lower parking lot of the Snowbowl facility. The trailhead is located at the north end of the parking lot.

Coconino National Forest Peaks Ranger Station 5075 N. Highway 89 Flagstaff, Ariz.

For more information, contact the Flagstaff Ranger District at 928-526-0866.

For the fourth consecutive year, Calico Racing will host the Twilight Red Rock HalfMarathon in Red Rock Canyon just outside the sultry city of Las Vegas on Sept. 17. The 13-mile course will take runners around the park’s Backcountry Scenic Drive, where they’ll see the Mojave at sundown and the flickering lights of the city as they round Scenic Summit Overlook at the six-mile marker. This marathon begins at roughly 3,700 feet and peaks at more than 4,700 feet before making a slow descent back to the starting line. www.calicoracing.com The Harvest Moon Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike hosts Colorado’s only long-course duathlon. The events take place on Sept. 11 in Aurora, Colo., in and around the fresh waters of the Aurora Reservoir.

The run course is a mixture of dirt, concrete and paved paths and the bike course is rural with rolling hills. www.withoutlimits.com

Cars and bikes united by a mutual love of mud.

Getting dirty. To those with the go-anywhere capability of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a passion for mountain biking, it just comes naturally. And with help from our dedicated partners, you can be sure there will be plenty of muddy trails and a means to enjoy them for a long time to come. Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

IMBA advises riders to avoid wet trails if possible. Visit imba.com to learn more.

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Combining the Rolf Method and Supplements for Better Balance

A MASSEUSE APPLIES ROLFING, A METHOD OF MASSAGE THAT CAN ALLEVIATE PAIN, DISCOMFORT AND TENSION.

What is Rolfing? To employ the Rolf Method, a “rolfer” uses massage to methodically go through the superficial layers of the muscles right down to their core, a process that can sometimes be a bit uncomfortable. Van Raes notes that the treatment should provide practitioners with a greater sense of body awareness and understanding of their pain threshold.

“Honestly, I believe that Rolfing shouldn’t be painful,” she said. “But sometimes when things are stuck, it can feel intense.”

Why it’s used: Many athletes seek this form of massage to recover more quickly, build balance and increase performance by releasing “stuck fascia” and attaining better body alignment. It is also used as a preventative treatment to keep pain and inflammation at bay.

Who should Rolf: “The most common first-timer I see is an athlete who’s committed to their sport but is noticing certain symptoms arising from it, such as pain and inflammation,” Van Raes said.

Recommended Supplements: The most important part of structural integration is what

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Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D., developed the Rolf Method after spending the 1930s trying to solve personal and family health problems that she believed traditional medicine, at that time, could not help. Rolf focused on massaging the muscles’ protective layer, fascia, to lengthen it, allowing muscles to move more efficiently. Sue Van Raes, owner of Boulder Nutrition in Colorado, combines this skill, also known as structural integration, with nutritional supplements.

you do in between sessions, especially in terms of your nutrition, Van Raes says. She recommends taking fish oil to prevent pain, inflammation and to encourage the tissue to rebuild.

Full of omega-3s, fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is high in antioxidants, which help battle free radicals and aid in recovery. Omega-3s are found in “good” fats, otherwise known as polyunsaturated fats, and also aid in hormone regulation, menstrual irregularities and nervous system function.

Non-farm raised, fresh salmon is the best source for omega-3s—the American Heart Association recommends two servings of salmon per week—but supplements can help athletes take in the daily nutritional recommendation without overloading on fish.

VAN RAES’ FISH OIL TIPS

• DON’T GO CHEAP. Although Sam’s Club might have the best priced fish oil supplements, always lean toward quality. Check the label to see if the supplements are pharmaceutical grade and if the supplements are “purified,” meaning that they’re heavy metal and PCB-free.

• VEGETARIAN ALTERNATIVE TO FISH OIL For those who don’t eat anything with eyes, Van Raes recommends trying flaxseed and/or hemp oil instead.

• OTHER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SUPPLEMENTS Turmeric, grape seed oil and glucosamine.

NEVADA’S FIRST

Border-to-Border Bike Race Ten days, 470 miles, 12plus mountain ranges and more than 27,000 feet of climbing. Sept.

10-20, Mountain Bike Nevada will host the state’s first border-to-border race open to the public. If the numbers above don’t scare you, keep reading.

“At each stop, the state park will put on a BBQ for the riders,” said Todd Whear, one of the MBN founders. The main goal of the trek is to highlight Nevada’s section of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail and to raise more than $5,000 for the Nevada Public Education Foundation.

“This year is, of course, our inaugural effort to just show what we can do,” Whear said. “But our long-term goal is to change the reputation and image of Nevada through healthy recreation.” www.mtbikenevada.com

BY THE NUMBERS Genesee Park Denver, Colo.

www.denvergov.org/parks

Genesee Park is Denver’s largest mountain park totaling 2,413 acres.

The Beaver Brook Trail, Genesee Park’s longest trail, runs 8.65 miles beside Clear Creek Canyon.

Genesee Park’s high point is the 8,284-foot tall Genesee Mountain.

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If there’s such a thing as serendipity, Troy Busot, owner of the Arizona-based company Athlinks, www.athlinks.com, knows a thing or two about it. The original concept for his race results website, now a go-to resource for endurance athletes around the world, had nothing to do with triathlon, running, biking or swimming. Instead, it was all about hiking.

“I started the company Virtu-

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

PITA JUNGLE www.pitajungle.com 1250 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe, Ariz.

“Pita Jungle is my and my wife’s favorite. It’s healthy Mediterranean food that’s flavorful but good for you, and it’s casual but can also work for a date night.”

FAVORITE PLACE TO DECOMPRESS CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN PARK E. McDonald Drive Phoenix, Ariz.

“I love taking my two kids to Camelback Mountain to hike.”

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BEST TRAIL RUN

MORMON TRAIL/MORMON LOOP Part of the National Trail at South Mountain Park Phoenix, Ariz.

Trailhead is located at 48th Street and Pima Canyon Road “It’s a fantastic sixmile loop with about 250 feet of vertical climbing and it has nice flats followed by decent climbs and switchbacks. As you summit, you can overlook downtown Phoenix. I like to go in the middle of the day in the summer when it’s 115 degrees.”

FAVORITE ENDURANCE STORES

SOLE SPORTS RUNNING ZONE www.solesportsrunning.com 1006 East Warner Rd, Ste. 104 Tempe, Ariz.

TRIBE MULTISPORT www.tribemultisport.com 7624 East Indian School Rd., Ste. 101 Scottsdale, Ariz.

“I have great relationships with the owners of both stores. I like them because they’re small businesses with knowledgeable staff.”

FAVORITE LOCAL RACE

TOP SHOP

Poison Spider Bikes

497 North Main St. Moab, Utah www.poisonspiderbicycles.com

Poison Spider Bikes, Moab’s 20-year-old bike rental and repair shop, is one of the best places to get top secret intel on the famous trails of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Especially if you’re not sure you can handle Moab’s legendary Porcupine Rim Trail—a trail that Poison Spider Bike’s sales manager, Billy Snyder, warns is not for the faint-of-two-wheels.

Beyond expert advice on which trails to hit in Moab, Poison Spider is best known for its rentals and services.

“Our wrenches are from all over the U.S. and they’re the best. It’s like a high-end Ducati dealership type-of-feel here,” Snyder said. “It’s super clean, and you never have to worry about your bike. Plus, we flip our rentals every year, so our rental bikes are in top shape.” Poison Spider rents 16 different bike models from brands such as Trek, Felt and Rocky Mountain.

In the off-season, you can catch the Poison staff working side-by-side with the Moab Trail Alliance to turn treacherous tracks into rideable trails. Each year they organize the Gran Fondo 60-mile road race to benefit the Moab Trails Alliance, a non-profit that promotes cycling in Utah’s Grand County. Poison also goes all out for the Thaw Event each spring with Yeti Cycles. “It’s a huge expo with giveaways, demos and lots of free swag,” Snyder said.

“Last year we had over 100 people come and we gave away about $3,000 worth of stuff—it’s like a huge party!”

On top of its community outreach, the store provides customers with shuttle service to area trails and showers so they can wash off all that red dust.

THE DIRTY SIX MUD RUN www.dcbadventures.com

TEMPE INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON www.tucsonracing.com “The Tempe International Triathlon will always hold a special place in my heart because it was there that we pioneered Athlinks.”

ALL STORIES BY LAUREN VENTURA To submit an item for [ On The Radar ] contact Sperry@competitorgroup.com.

Troy photo Courtesy of The Busot Family

 MY FAVORITE THINGS

Race first. Before I did triathlon racing, I did hikes up Camelback Mountain and wanted to create a website where people could post their hiking times. Finding a critical mass of people to do that was hard to do, though,” Busot explained.

After tinkering with VirtuRace, Busot became discouraged. Then one day, he was shopping at a local tri shop when he overheard some people wondering how they could get their triathlon racing results online. A light went off.

“That inspired me to totally reboot the website,” he said. “I went to the local Tempe International Triathlon and signed up 50 people in one day.” Now, six years later, Athlinks is a recognized name in the race community as a one-stop hub for race stats; running the site has become Busot’s full-time job.

“It took just one person or member to ask one race director for permission to post the results, then, before you know it, you have 2,000 race results online,” Busot said.

Athlinks currently adds more than 200 races a day, or about 2.2 million results per month, to its site.

Below Busot, who lives in Chandler, shares his favorite things to do in the Phoenix area when he’s not busy tallying up the latest race wins and PRs.

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THE PENGUIN CHRONICLES [ BY JOHN BINGHAM ]

I

I tend to learn things the hard way.

I was sick nearly every winter for 40 years before I learned to wear a hat in the cold. I crammed for exams a few too many times before I studied in advance. And I didn’t learn the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle until I had been rushed to the emergency room twice with severe chest pains.

I didn’t learn that I couldn’t eat and drink all I wanted whenever I wanted until the circumference of my waist was equal to about half of my height.

Like I said, I learn things the hard way.

This character flaw did not disappear because I decided that moving a little more and eating a little less was a more reasonable way to live. Nope.

I decided that moving a lot more and eating a lot less was better for me, because I was special.

Sure, I read that you are supposed to start off easy and give your body plenty of time to recover. Yeah, I know, it’s important to take rest days. That might be fine for other new athletes, but not for me.

And yes, I knew that people said that if you reduce your calorie intake too dramatically your body actually

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thinks you’re starving to death and so it holds on to body fat. And yes, I knew that people said food is fuel and to be an athlete you have to balance your diet to match your effort.

OK, fine for everyone else, but not for me.

I figured if running a little was good, running a lot was better. If cutting a little on my food intake was good, then cutting off my food intake almost entirely was better.

See where this is headed?

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while. Mine did. I ran too far. I ran too fast. I ate too little. For a while, I lost weight and felt like I was getting in shape. But about three weeks into my new routine I noticed that I had pain in nearly every joint and that everyone and everything around me started to look like food. The stapler on my desk looked like a hot dog. My computer started to look like a microwave oven.

I was hungry, tired and hurt.

Now, years later, I get paid to write and speak about living a healthy, active lifestyle. You would assume that I would have learned—the hard way—

that I can’t let my enthusiasm get the better of me. And you’d be wrong.

Every time I embark on some new project, whether it’s training for a half or full marathon or, as I did on Jan. 1, committing to moving every day for 100 days, I make the same mistake. I go at the project full throttle. Wide open. Flaps up. Afterburners engaged.

I’m confessing all of this because I know that many of you are just like me. I talk to you at the events. I get your e-mails. I know that we, the adult-onset athletes, are most susceptible to being driven by our egos and not by our common sense.

So if you’re in the middle of your summer racing season, be careful.

If you’re just getting started on your fall marathon training, be careful. Be patient. Be gentle. Be nice to yourself.

The lessons are out there to be learned. They can be learned through the expertise and experience of others. Or, they can be learned the hard way.

John Bingham, aka The Penguin, will share his running tales and experiences every month. Have a story of your own to share or a topic you’d like The Penguin to consider?

E-mail him at Thepenuin@johnbingham.com.

Illustration by Neil Numberman

Learning the Hard Way

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while.

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BIKE / RUN / TRI EVENTS: GET OUT THERE AND RACE

ARIZONA CYCLING

10/8/11 Cochise County Cycling Classic Tucson, 520-745-2033, info@perimeterbicycling.com, perimeterbicycling.com 10/23/11 Cactus to Ghost Towns Tucson, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/24/11 Flagstaff Marathon Flagstaff, 928-214-6331, mountainfun@ flagstaffnordiccenter.com , www.flagstaffnordiccenter. com/marathon/marathon.php 10/23/11 Tucson Medical Center Mount Lemmon Marathon Tucson, info@ mountlemmonmarathon.com , www.mountlemmonmarathon.com

MULTISPORT 7/17/11 Mountain Man Sprint Triathlon Flagstaff, Eddie@ MountainManEvents.com, www.mountainmanevents.com/ mountainmantriathlon.htm 8/14/11 Mountain Man Olympic & Half Distance Triathlon Flagstaff, Eddie@ MountainManEvents.com, www.mountainmanevents.com/ mountainman1.htm 8/27/11 Plunge-n-Run Aquathlon Race Series Lake Havasu City, 928-855-4887, karen@ioevents. com, www.plungerun.com

COLORADO CYCLING

7/2/11 Mike Horgan Hill Climb Boulder, info@boulderracing.

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com, www.Boulderracing.com 7/3/11 Colorado Death Ride Ridgway, rmccrides.com 7/4/11 Firecracker 50 Breckenridge, mavsports.com 7/6/11 Breck Bike Week Breckenridge, 970-453-2913, events@gobreck.com, breckbikeweek.com GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-470-3431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #4 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com 7/8/11 BetterRide Downhill Mountain Bike Camp Summit County , 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net MSC #6, Full Tilt in Telluride Telluride, 720-407-6142, info@ racemsc.com, racemsc.com 7/9/11 MSC #6, Full Tilt in Telluride Mountain Village, 720-407-6142, info@racemsc.com, www. racemsc.com TreadFest 2011 Winter Park, 303.293.5311, askrdlant@nscd. org, www.treadfest.com BRC Real Estate Criterium Highlands Ranch, CO, andrew@ brccycling.com, www. brccycling.com Triple Bypass - West Bound Evergreen, 303-473-1998, triple@triplebypass.org, teamevergreen.org

Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Valley Point to Point Winter Park, 970-726-1592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com

CALENDAR Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com 7/16/11 TREK Dirt Series Winter Park, 604-484-6238, info@dirtseries. com, www.dirtseries.com/ contact_us.php

7/10/11 Tour of Colorado Denver, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com North Boulder Park Criterium Boulder, 720-2403108, keith@chezharper.com, americancycling.org Triple Bypass - East Bound Evergreen, 303-473-1998, triple@triplebypass.org, teamevergreen.org Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Super Downhill Winter Park, 970-726-1592, psmith@winterparkresort. com, epicsingletrack.com 7/13/11 Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-470-3431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com 7/14/11 New Belgium Urban Assault Ride Fort Collins, www. urbanassaultride.com

Gravity Godess Downhill Camp Winter Park, 970.726.1564 , wpinfo@ skiwinterpark.com, www. skiwinterpark.com Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic Denver, (303) 282-9020, info@ moonlight-classic.com, www. moonlight-classic.com Breckenridge 100 Breckenridge, 408-410-7973, hutch@warriorscycling.com, warriorscycling.com B-68 XC Endurance Race Breckenridge, 408-410-7973, hutch@warriorscycling.com, warriorscycling.com B-32 XC Endurance Race Breckenridge, 408-410-7973, hutch@warriorscycling.com, warriorscycling.com Southeast Colorado Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure Fountain , 719-448-0350, kittybobmama@yahoo.com, komencs.org Tour de Steamboat Pre-Ride Benefit with Andy Hampsten Steamboat Springs, 970-8790480, info@tourdesteamboat. com, tourdesteamboat.com

7/14/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com

19th Annual Fat Tire Classic Winter Park, 303-293-5311, bjesse@nscd.org, fattireclassic.com

7/15/11 BetterRide Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp Steamboat Springs , 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net

7/17/11 Urban Assault Ride Fort Collins, 303-408-0747, josh@ adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com Longmont Criterium /

To submit your event for listing, visit www.Event-hub.com.

Colorado Senior Crit Championships Longmont, 303478-7590, dmwaugh@comcast. net, americancycling.org Western Slope Omnium Glenwood Springs, rockymountainomnium.com 7/19/11 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com 7/20/11 GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids Camp Vail, 970-470-3431, info@vailmountainbikecamps. com, vailmountainbikecamps. com Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #5 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com 7/21/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 7/22/11 MSC #7, Keystone Classic Keystone, 720-407-6142, info@ racemsc.com, www.racemsc.com Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com 7/23/11 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Camp Leadville, trainright.com 2011 Colorado-Eagle River Ride Beaver Creek, 970-9269292, sosride@sosoutreach.

org, vailvelo.com Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb/Colorado Hill Climb Championships Idaho Springs, 303-579-4847, dnewcomer@mac.com, bicyclerace.com 7/24/11 Women Wheels Wine Tabernash, 970-726-8231, activities@devilsthumbranch. com, www.devilsthumbranch.com Urban Assault Ride Denver, 303-408-0747, josh@ adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com Vic’s Espresso Prospect Criterium Longmont, americancycling.org The Children¥Ë_s Hospital Courage Classic Copper Mountain, 720-777-1768, rideinfo@couragetours.com, couragetours.com 7/27/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com GMSV MTB Short Track Series Golden, 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, 7/28/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com

Denver Triathlon July 24, Denver

Be a part of this first-time, sprint- and Olympic-distance race in the heart of the city.

The swim (800 or 1,500 meters) takes place in Sloan’s Lake, followed by a bike (22.5K or 40K) mostly on Colfax Avenue and a run (5K or 10K) that starts and finishes at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. www.denvertriathlon.com

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CALENDAR [ mountain west ] 7/29/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Winter Park, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net Salida Omnium Salida, 719539-4746, angela@ southcentralracing.com, southcentralracing.com 7/30/11 Hermosa Off-Road Classic Durango, cycling.fortlewis.edu Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Crankworx Colorado X-C Winter Park, 970726-1592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com Grand Loop Golden, rmccrides.com 8/3/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #6 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com 8/4/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 8/5/11 MSC #8, Blast the Mass Snowmass Village, 720-4076142, info@racemsc.com, www. racemsc.com 8/6/11 MSC #8, Blast the Mass Snowmass Village, 720-4076142, info@racemsc.com, racemsc.com

americancycling.org 8/7/11 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour Grand Junction, info@crmbt.com, crmbt.com Ride 4 Yellow Steamboat Springs, 970-879-8616, dnagel@colo-lawyers.com, livestrongsteamboat.org

US Air Force Academy Road Race / Colorado Senior RR Championships Colorado Springs, 719-651-1677, andy@ tourofcolorado.com, americancycling.org

Mike Nields Memorial Bannock St. Criterium/ Colorado Junior Criterium Championships Denver, 303220-5050, jaguar.56@comcast. net, americancycling.org

8/17/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com

8/10/11 Vail Mountain Bike Camps Kids¥Ë_ Camp Vail, 970-4703431, info@ vailmountainbikecamps.com, vailmountainbikecamps.com

Vail/Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series #7 Vail, 970479-2280, bpappas@vailrec. com, vailrec.com

Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com 8/11/11 PowerAde Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series Crested Butte, 970-349-2217, lwright@cbmr.com, skicb.com 8/13/11 Gravity Goddess Downhill Camp Winter Park, 970.726.1564, wpinfo@ skiwinterpark.com, www.

SkiWinterPark.com Race Across America Cycling Challenge Boulder, (303) 442-7223, rick@ raceacrossamerica.org, www. raceacrossamerica.org Durango Coca-Cola Triple Crown Durango, durangodevo. com

Best of Brockover Pagosa Springs CO>, 970-398-0176, pagosamtgoat@gmail.com, www.pagosatrails.net

Raisin Hope Foundation Classic Golden, 303-956-6527, raisinhope@comcast.net, americancycling.org

Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle Copper Mountain, 303 282-9020, info@ coppertriangle.com, www. coppertriangle.com

8/14/11 SuckerPunch Downhill Granby, 1.888.850.4615, bike@ granbyranch.com, www.

GranbyRanch.com/Bike

Denver Federal Center Classic Lakewood, 303-832-2666, stevebennett26@comcast.net,

Muddy Buddy Run & Ride Series Boulder, muddy-buddy. competitor.com

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Breck Epic MTB Stage Race Breckenridge, 970-485-5847, mikemac@breckepic.com, breckepic.com

8/19/11 Trestle All-Mountain Enduro Winter Park, visitorcenter@ playwinterpark.com, BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp with head coach Andy Fort Collins, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net 8/20/11 24 Hours in the Sage Gunnison, raceinfo@24hoursinthesage.com, www.24hoursinthesage.com

Grand Prix of Cycing Colorado Springs, 719-344-4348, coloradoendurancesports@ gmail.com, coloradoendurancesports.com 8/21/11 Deer Creek Challenge Denver, info@deercreekchallenge.com, deercreekchallenge.com Fort Collins Cycling Festival - Echelon Colorado Gran Fondo/Rist Canyon Road Race Fort Collins, 970-4818455, charlie@fccyclingfest. com, echelongranfond.com Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure Snowmass Village, 970-9200250, info@komenaspen.org, komenaspen.org 8/24/11 Summit Mt. Challenge Series Breckenridge, mavsports.com 8/26/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Colorado Springs, 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net Boulder Mountain Unicycle Festival Boulder, 720 308-1367, mary.rios@comcast.net, www. boulderuni.com

Tour de Cure Colorado Longmont, (720) 855-1102 x7020, kjackson@diabetes.org, main.diabetes.org/ coloradotourdecure

8/27/11 Quizno’s Pro Challenge: Stage 5 Breckenridge, 970-453-2913, events@gobreck.com, www. gobreck.com/events/town-events/ quiznos-pro-challenge

Circle the Summit - 3rd Annual Bob Guthrie Memorial Ride Frisco, 970513-1208, rchebul@msn.com, circlethesummit.com

Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - King of the Rockies Winter Park, 970-7261592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com

Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series - Mary Jane Circuit Winter Park, 970-7261592, psmith@ winterparkresort.com, epicsingletrack.com Boulder Nites Classic Boulder, teeshea@gmail.com, bouldernitesclassic.com Foothills Climbfest Denver, rmccrides.com University Village Colorado

8/28/11 Venus de Miles Longmont, 303 460-1745, teresa@ venusdemiles.com, www. venusdemiles.com Assault on the Peak Manitou Springs, (719) 466-9109, pat@ coscycling.com, ridepikespeak. com Black Forest 200K Brevet Castle Rock, rmccrides.com

9/2/11 MSC #9, Sol Survivor Granby, 720-407-6142, info@racemsc. com, www.racemsc.com Steamboat Springs Stage Race Steamboat Springs, 970879-1676, corey@ bikesteamboat.com, bikesteamboat.com 9/3/11 MSC #9, Sol Survivor Granby, 720-407-6142, info@racemsc. com, racemsc.com BetterRide Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp Salida, 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 9/4/11 PV Cycle Derby Elbert, hutch@ warriorscycling.com, www. warriorscycling.com 9/8/11 HRCA Mountain Bike Circuit Race Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 9/10/11 Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure Westcliffe, CO, 719783-3229, rftobin@msn.com, www.bikewithpike.org Wacky W Highlands Ranch, 303-517-7484, info@ warginevents.com, www. wackyw.com 2011 Colorado Crooked Roubaix Winter Park, 303-4243221, patm@ridewrc.com, coloradocrookedroubaix.com 12 Hours of Snowmass Snowmass Village, 970-3909730, info@probikecenter.com, 12hoursofsnowmass.com 35th Annual Pearl Pass Mountain Bike Tour Crested Butte, 970-349-6817, info@ mtnbikehalloffame.com, mtnbikehalloffame.com Fall Classic Lone Tree, 303222-1377, g.krause@ metropolitanhomes.net, americancycling.org

9/11/11 Buffalo Bicycle Classic Boulder, 720-530-2719, tomorlois@aol.com, www.

BuffaloBicycleClassic.com 9/15/11 Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 9/16/11 Moab Century Tour Moab, 435-259-2698, info@ skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com 9/17/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Golden, 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 18th Annual Tour de Vineyards palisade, 303 6352815, emgmh@emgcolorado. com, www.emgcolorado.com Stove Prairie 200K Brevet Longmont, rmccrides.com 9/18/11 10th Annual Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver Walk/ Run/Ride Golden, 720-9620706, mlunnon@ thesecondwindfund.org, swfmd.org GMSV Lookout Cross #1 Golden , 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, Good Sam Bike Jam Lafayette, 303-689-5252, folsoml@exempla. org, goodsambikejam.org 9/22/11 HRCA Mountain Bike Cross Country Race Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 9/24/11 Four Corners Bike Fest Pagosa Springs, joingecko.org 9/25/11 The Roche Constructors Wapiyapi Classic charity ride Aspen, meghan@wapiyapi. org, www.wapiyapiclassic.org Boulder Cyclocross Series

Urban Dare Denver July 16, Denver

Teams of two work together to solve a set of 12 clues that test your mental and physical skills. Part trivia contest, part mental challenge and part physical race, the Urban Dare will make you explore Denver like you never have before. www.urbandare.com

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CALENDAR [ mountain west ] Boulder, 303-981-7342, info@ boulderracing.com, boulderracing.com 9/29/11 Bear Creek Lake Park TT Series Lakewood, 303-4585538, americancycling.org 10/1/11 24 Hours of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, 24hoursofcos.com Wacky W Castle Rock, 720-4327265, susie@warginevents. com, wackyw.com 10/2/11 Montrose 150 Montrose, 303-690-8586, jimflint@ spamarrest.com, 150sports.com 10/6/11 HRCA Mountain Bike Circuit Race Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com 10/7/11 BetterRide Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp Fruita, 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 10/8/11 Boulder Cyclocross Series Boulder, 303-981-7342, info@ boulderracing.com, boulderracing.com 10/14/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Fruita, 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 10/16/11 Aspen Lodge Cyclocross Estes Park, 303-444-9833, chris@ dbcevents.com, dbcevents.com/ home/aspen-lodge

10/23/11 Boulder Cyclocross Series Boulder, 303-981-7342, info@ boulderracing.com, boulderracing.com 10/29/11 Colorado Cross Classic Cyclocross Boulder, 303-8191371, teeshea@gmail.com, coloradoclassic.com 10/30/11 Boulder Cup Cyclocross Boulder, 303-444-9833, chris@ dbcevents.com, dbcevents. com/home/boulder-cup

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/5/11 Runneräó»s Edge of the Rockies Summer/ Fall Speedwork Program kick-off run Denver, 303-320-3343, Coach@ RunnersEdgeoftheRockies. com, www.

RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com 8/20/11 Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon Manitou Springs, 719-473-2625, raceinfo@ pikespeakmarathon.org , www. pikespeakmarathon.org 8/21/11 Divas Half Marathon at Vail Vail, continentalroadracing.com 8/27/11 Runneräó»s Edge of the Rockies Mid-Summer Training Session kick-off run Denver, 303-320-3343, Coach@ RunnersEdgeoftheRockies. com, www.

RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com

10/17/11 Aspen Lodge Cyclocross Estes Park, 303-444-9833, chris@ dbcevents.com, dbcevents.com/ home/aspen-lodge

9/5/11 American Discovery Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Colorado Springs, runadtmarathon@yahoo.com , www.adtmarathon.com

10/20/11 HRCA Mountain Bike Time Trial Race Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com

9/17/11 Autumn Color Run Buena Vista, 719-221-1500, fibarkmark@gmail.com, bvautumncolorrun.net

10/22/11 Subaru Velo Swap & Expo Denver, 303-245-2180, veloswap.com

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9/25/11 The Bear Chase Trail Race Lakewood, 303-

320-3343, Coach@ RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com, www.bearchaserace.com/

pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com

10/2/11 Blue Sky Marathon Fort Collins, info@ blueskymarathon.com, www. blueskymarathon.com

LG Tri Eagle, 970-331-3290, robyegreen@aol.com,

10/8/11 XTERRA Marathon Of Trail Races Colorado Springs, 404-421-3231, victoria@ marathonmajic.com, www. marathonmajic.com 10/9/11 Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon and Half Denver, 800-311-1255, rnrdenver@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com

Multisport 7/5/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #2 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co 7/6/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-loveland-openwater-swims-pg191. htm?preview= true&sectionid=373 7/7/11 Stroke & Stride #6 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/9/11 Adventure Xstream Series Summit 6/12/18hr Frisco, 970-403-5320, 2011@ gravityplay.com, www. gravityplay.com Pagosa Duathlon Pagosa Springs, (970) 264-9075, acvap@centurytel.net, www. acvap.org/duathlon.html Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton,

LG Triathlon Eagle, 970-3289565, vvcf.org

7/10/11 Boulder Peak Triathlon Boulder, 813-868-5933, bouldertriseries.com Colorado Adventure Retreat Winter Park, 303-545-9295, colleen@womensquest.com, womensquest.com/retreats SheROX Triathlon - Aurora, CO Aurora, barb@phillytri.com, www.sheroxtri.com 7/11/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon , 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 7/12/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #3 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 7/14/11 Tri Coaching - Poppy Sports Boulder, 720 933 5113, camps@ poppysports.com, www. poppysports.com/ TrainingCamps Stroke & Stride #7 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/16/11 HRCA Junior Tri N July Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com HRCA Kids Mini Tri N July Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com

XTERRA Mountain Championship Avon, 877-7518880, info@xterraplanet.com, www.xterraplanet.com Big Sky Duathlon Bennett, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com HRCA Tri-N-July Triathlon Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com 7/17/11 Tri-It-High Sprint Triathlon Leadville, 719-486-7484, lcolley@co.lake.co.us, www. lakecountyco.com/recreation Du-It-High Duathlon” Leadville, 719-486-7484, lcolley@co.lake.co.us, www. lakecountyco.com/recreation Open Water Swim Clinic Lakewood/Littleton, pete@ milehighmultisport.com, www. milehighmultisport.com 7/18/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon , 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 7/19/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #4 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co 7/20/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-loveland-openwater-swims-pg191. htm?preview= true&sectionid=373 7/21/11 Stroke & Stride #8 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/23/11 Loveland Little Sprint Triathlon Loveland, CO, 970203-2519, dawn.paepke@ bannerhealth.com, www.

mckeefoundation.com Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton, pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com AdventureXstream Series Summit County, 970-259-7771, events@gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com Lookout Mountain Triathlon Golden, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com Loveland Little Sprint Triathlon Loveland, 970-2032519, dawn.paepke@ bannerhealth.com, mckeefoundation.com Loveland Sprint Triathlon Loveland, 970-669-6372, peggy@lovelandlaketolake. com, lovelandsprinttri.com 7/24/11 Steamboat Lake’s High Altitude Sprint Clark, Colorado, 970.846.8678, joyusat@hotmail.com, www. steamboattriathlon.com The Denver Triathlon Denver, 720-984-1761, info@ denvertriathlon.com, denvertriathlon.com Dirty 30 Off-Road Duathlon Colorado Springs, 719-344-4348, coloradoendurancesports@ gmail.com, coloradoendurancesports.com 7/25/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon, 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 7/26/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #5 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org

Zooma Colorado Half-Marathon and 10K July 17, Colorado Springs, Colo.

A women’s only race that features a beautiful course in Colorado Springs followed by a post-race party with live music at Cheyenne Mountain Resort and wine from Barefoot Wine and Bubbly. www.zoomarun.com

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CALENDAR [ MOUNTAIN WEST ] 7/28/11 Stroke & Stride #9 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

London or bust.

7/30/11 Creek Streak Tri/Du/Run Aurora, info@yourcausesports. org, www.yourcausesports.org Open Water Swim Clinic Lakewood/Littleton, pete@ milehighmultisport.com, www. milehighmultisport.com My Way or the Tri Way Triathlon and Duathlon Aurora Reservoir, 720-934-2345, info@racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com BAM Bare Bones Open Water Swim Boulder, jascott@indra. com, bamswimteam.org Rocky Mountain State Games Triathlon Colorado Springs, alanmdavidson@hotmail.com, thesportscorp.org 8/1/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon, 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 8/2/11 Aquaman Swim/Run Series Aurora, 203-313-3546, cgutti77@hotmail.com, www. withoutlimits.com AQUAMAN Swim and Swim/ Run Series #6 Denver, CO, (203)313-3546, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 8/3/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-loveland-openwater-swims-pg191. htm?preview= true&sectionid=373 Stroke & Stride #10 Boulder Reservoir, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

Follow Dathan on his quest to qualify for his third Olympic Games.

8/6/11 XTERRA Indian Peaks presented by Fleet Feet Nederland, 303-960-8129, paul@digdeepsports.com, www.digdeepsports.com Open Water Swim Clinic Lakewood/Littleton, pete@ milehighmultisport.com, www. milehighmultisport.com

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82 Competitor July 2011

BEC Tri Avon, 210-219-8049, david@bectri.com, bectri.com 8/7/11 Horsetooth Open Water Swim Fort Collins, 970-482-1818, info@ horsetoothswim.com, www. horsetoothswim.com Tri for the Cure Denver, info@ triforthecure-denver.com, triforthecure-denver.com Rohto Ironman 70.3 Boulder Boulder, 813-868-5940, 8/8/11 Dunk-N-Dash Avon, 970-7484060, kroberts@avon.org, avonrec.org 8/9/11 Springs Splash and Dash Colorado Springs, 719-337-2737, lrainsberger@comcast.net, pprrun.org 8/13/11 Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton, pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com 8/14/11 Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon - All Women’s Event Longmont, 303-408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co Columbia Muddy Buddy Boulder Boulder, 1-800-3111255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com Kids for Kids Triathalon Fraser, 970.726.8968 x108, bryan@fraservalleyrec.org, www.fraservalleyrec.org/ 8/17/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-loveland-openwater-swims-pg191. htm?preview= true&sectionid=373 8/20/11 HRCA Splash Mash Dash Triathlon Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com HRCA Kids Mini Splash Mash Dash Triathlon Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com RattleSnake Triathlon Olympic Aurora, 303-6908586, jimflint@spamarrest. com, rattlesnaketri.com

Fall Frenzy Kids Tri Castle Rock, nroderick@mho.com, fallfrenzy.com

pete@milehighmultisport.com, www.milehighmultisport.com

BAM Bare Bones Open Water Swim Boulder, jascott@indra. com, bamswimteam.org

Racing Underground Open Water Swim Boulder, 303-6427917, info@racingunderground. com, racingunderground.com

8/21/11 RattleSnake Triathlon Sprint Aurora, 303-690-8586, jimflint@spamarrest.com, rattlesnaketri.com

9/4/11 Tenderfoot Mountain Kids’ Triathlon Salida, 719-5396738, salidaraces@gmail.com, www.tenderfootriathlon.com

8/22/11 Women’s Quest Horse Camp Adventure Vacation Peaceful Valley, 303-545-9295, colleen@ womensquest.com, womensquest.com/retreats

IronKids Triathlon Avon, 813868-5940, info@ironkids.com, ironkids.com

8/27/11 Adventure Xstream Series Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, 970-403-5320, 2011@ gravityplay.com, www. gravityplay.com Xterra Lory Bellvue, CO, 303-4081195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits.co Oyster Urban Adventure Race Denver, 877-328-2783, info@tppevents.com, www.

OysterRacingSeries.com Iron Girl Boulder Womenäó»s Triathlon Boulder, 813-868-4747, info@ irongirl.com, www.irongirl.com/ Events/Boulder.htm AdventureXstream Series Glenwood Springs, 970-2597771, events@gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com 8/28/11 Steamboat Triathlon Steamboat Springs, 970.846.8678, joy@mybrokers. com, www.steamboattriathlon. com

9/5/11 West Side Duathlon Arvada, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, westsidedu.com 9/10/11 Race for the Stars Tabernash, megan@ ShiningStarsFoundation.org, ShiningStarsFoundation.org 9/11/11 Tri-Glenwood Triathlon Glenwood Springs, CO, 970-9456087, triglenwood@yahoo.com, triglenwood.com Harvest Moon Tri/Du/Aquabike Aurora , 303-408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@gmail. com, www.WithoutLimits.co 27th Annual Tri-Glenwood Triathlon Glenwood Springs, 970-945-2208, triglenwood@ yahoo.com, triglenwood.com Fall Frenzy Triathlon/ Duathlon Parker, nroderick@ mho.com, fallfrenzy.com Ft. Collins Triathlon/ Duathlon Ft. Collins, 970-4820551, kforzley@comcast.net, timberlinetiming.com

8/31/11 Lake Loveland Open Water Swim Loveland, 970-667-3999, info@3xfast.com, 3xfast.com/ articles/lake-loveland-openwater-swims-pg191. htm?preview= true&sectionid=373

9/17/11 Goldman Triathlon Loma, 970274-1232, ascentproductions.net

9/3/11 14th Annual Tenderfoot Mountain Duathlon and Triathlon Salida, 719-5396738, salidaraces@gmail.com, www.tenderfoottriathlon.com

Western Colorado Triathlon Loma, 770-595-4556, reed@ ascentproductions.net, ascentproductions.net

Boulder Sunset Tri/Du/Run Boulder, info@ yourcausesports.org, www. yourcauseports.org Open Water Swim Race Series Lakewood/Littleton,

Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon Denver, 303-6427917, info@racingunderground. com, racingunderground.com

9/25/11 Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon Longmont, 303-408-1195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, WithoutLimits.co Tri-Our-Village Kids Triathlon Greenwood Village, 303-7702582-x325, katiel@

CALENDAR [ mountain west ] greenwoodatc.com, greenwoodatc.com

Outdoors 7/1/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com ReVisions Art Show & Closing Gala Fort Collins, 970.498.9663, kgustafson@ resourceyard.org, www. resourceyard.org 7/2/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/4/11 5 Day Youth Kayaking Camp Denver, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/5/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/6/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/8/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/9/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com,

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www.RAGuides.com Beginner Sea Kayaking Lesson Littleton, (303) 9882943, info@raguides.com, www.raguides.com 7/10/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2) Littleton, 303988-2943, info@raguides.com, raguides.com 7/12/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/13/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/15/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/16/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/17/11 Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2) Littleton, 303988-2943, info@raguides.com, raguides.com 7/19/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com

Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/20/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 7/22/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/23/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 7/24/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2) Littleton, 303988-2943, info@raguides.com, raguides.com 7/26/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 7/27/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 7/29/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 7/30/11 Introduction to River

Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net

info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com

Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

8/10/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com

8/2/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com

8/12/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

8/23/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com

Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/3/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/5/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/6/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Beginner Sea Kayaking Lesson Littleton, (303) 9882943, info@raguides.com, www.raguides.com 8/7/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 8/9/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@

8/13/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/16/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/17/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/19/11 Introduction to River Kayaking ( Lesson #1) Littleton, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com 8/20/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 8/21/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943,

Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9385, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/24/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 8/26/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/27/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 8/30/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com Golden River Sports Free Kayak Demo Night Golden, (303) 215-9386, Bart@ GoldenRiverSports.net, www.

GoldenRiverSports.net 8/31/11 Renaissance on the River Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 9/2/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/3/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

New Belgium Urban Assault Ride July 17, Fort Collins, Colo.

Two-person teams ride bikes to complete this unique urban adventure.

You’ll ride to checkpoints where you’ll drop the bikes and complete a funky obstacle. Enjoy a post-ride party with New Belgium beer and a crazy raffle contest. www.urbanassaultride.com

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CALENDAR [ MOUNTAIN WEST ] 9/4/11 Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/5/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 9/6/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 9/9/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/10/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/13/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com 9/16/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/17/11 Dumb Friends League Wag äóÖn Trail Castle Rock, 303751-5772, info@ddfl.org, www. ddfl.org Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 9/18/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 9/20/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

86 Competitor July 2011

RAGuides.com 9/23/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Boulder, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/24/11 Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) Littleton, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com Beginner Sea Kayaking Lesson Littleton, (303) 9882943, info@raguides.com, www.raguides.com Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2) Dotsero, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com 9/27/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 10/1/11 Intermediate River Kayaking (Lesson #4) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 10/2/11 Intermediate Kayaking (Lesson #5) Near Glenwood Springs, CO, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www. raguides.com 10/4/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 10/11/11 Mastering the Roll (Lesson #3) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.

RAGuides.com 10/18/11 Must Know Kayaking Basics (Lesson #1) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@raguides.com, www.RAGuides.com 10/25/11 Kayaking Rolling Fundamentals (Lesson #2) Golden, (303) 988-2943, info@ raguides.com, www.RAGuides. com

RUNNING 7/1/11 EMU Eco Climb-It Challenge Snowmass Village, 561-3462251, jeff.regan@emufestival. com, www.emufestival.com/ challenge

7/2/11 Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon Leadville, 719-486-3502, leadvilletrail100.com Grand Park Run for Independence Winter Park, 970.726.4118, tdavis@ playwinterpark.com, www.

PlayWinterPark.com Copper Mountain 10K Trail Race Copper Mountain, 303926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, copperhalf.com First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Rendezvous Run for Independence Winter Park, 970-726-4118, visitorcenter@ playwinterpark.com, playwinterpark.com 7/3/11 Copper Mountain 1/2 Marathon & 5k Copper Mountain,Co, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com La Sportiva Vail Hill Climb Vail, 970-479-2280, mthomas@ vailrec.com, vailrec.com Veterans Home Run 5K Colorado Springs, 719-237-1276, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org Steamboat Sprint Steamboat Springs, ccat@springsips.com, runningseries.com 7/4/11 Liberty Run Denver, 303-6942202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www.hallucinationsports.com/ page/show/205378-liberty-run4-mile Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5M Run Aspen, 970.920.2130, info@aspenchamber.org, www. buddyprogram.org/sitepages/ pid33.php Palmer Lake Elementary July 4th Fun Run Palmer Lake, CO, 719-492-0287, malisa@ colarelliconstruction.com, www.july4funrun.com/ Telluride Tour de Force Classic Telluride, 970.728.0251, info@cjtiming.com, 43rd Annual Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon

Gothic, 970-349-7420, dev@ rmbl.org, rmbl.org Blue Ribbon Fun Run/Walk Silverton, chamber@ silvertoncolorado.net, silvertonevents.com Four on the Fourth 4K Boulder, 303-545-6755, l.avery@att.net, averybrewing.com Freedom Run 5K Evergreen, 303-674-6400, nhiester@ mtevans.org, mtevans.org Georgetown 4th of July Run/ Walk Georgetown, 303-489-7437, brucewhitesel@hotmail.com, HRCA Independence Day 5K Highlands Ranch, highlandsranchrunseries.com Liberty Point 5K Run/Walk Pueblo, 719-583-4455, bianca. hicks@co.pueblo.co.us, Independence Day 10K Trail Run Breckenridge, 970-4531734, linseyk@ townofbreckenridge.com, breckenridgerecreation.com Palmer Lake 4th of July Colorado Springs, sue@ monumentalfitness.com, pprrun.org FireKracker 5K Fort Collins, firekracker5k@gmail.com, footoftherockies.com Run 4 the 4th Castle Rock, 303-903-0017, mike@ mikeboyle.com, www. run4the4th.com/ 7/6/11 Summit Trail Running Series Race #4: Horseshoe Gulch Breckenridge, 970-453-1734, linseyk@townofbreckenridge. com, breckenridgerecreation.com

Womens Running & Conditioning Camp Estes Park, 970-586-4432, terry@ activeataltitude.com, www. activeataltitude.com Middle Park Half Marathon Granby, 303-960-8129, paul@ digdeepsports.com, www. digdeepsports.com Hogback Hustle 5K and Fun Walk New Castle, 970-9843352, bryan@ newcastlecolorado.org, newcastlecolorado.org/ recreation Howelsen Hill 8 Miler Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries.com Run for Hope Colorado Springs, 719-365-6707, Deb. Dittenber@ memorialhealthsystem.com, pprrun.org

calendar/13901224/ Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race Leadville, 79-486-3502, kathy@ leadvilletrail100.com, www. leadvilletrail100.com Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine Colorado Springs, 719-6601346, kimhoag01@comcast. net, www.alexhoagrun.org Keystone Resort 10k Trail Race Keystone,Co, 303-9261017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com North Fork 50 Mile/50K Trail Race Pine, 303-816-0905, northfork50@live.com, site. northfork50.com Mosaic 5K Pueblo, vargas719@msn.com, socorunners.org

Scavenger Dash Denver, help@sierraadventuresports. com, scavengerdash.com

CMRA White Ranch Trail Run Golden, 303-554-0870, comastersrun.org

7/10/11 RMRR 2M Denver, rmrr@rmrr. org, rmrr.org

Komen Aspen Race for the Cure Aspen, 970-920-0250, info@komenaspen.org, komenaspen.org

Summer Roundup Trail Run Colorado Springs, 719-4732625, raceinfo@ pikespeakmarathon.org, pikespeakmarathon.org Star Fit Kids 5K & Little Dipper 500 Colorado Springs, 719-579-6598, info@ starfitkids.org, starfitkids.org VPI K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk Denver, shannon@bkbltd.com, 7/11/11 5 Day Youth Kayaking Camp Denver, 303-988-2943, info@ raguides.com, raguides.com

Loveland Classic Loveland, 970-635-2726, lovelandclassic@skybeam. com, lovelandclassic.com 7/17/11 ZOOMA Colorado Half Marathon & 10K Colorado Springs, 904-823-9347, info@ zoomarun.com, www.zoomarun. com Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Trail Run Leadville, 719486-3502, kathy@ leadvilletrail100.com, www. leadvilletrail100.com

7/14/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

Keystone Resort Trail 1/2 Marathon Race & 5k Keystone,Co, 303-926-1017, craig@enduranceeventmarketing. com, enduranceeventmarketing. com

7/15/11 Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org

Lucky 7’s Trail Run Black Hawk, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com

7/9/11 Rogers River Run Longmont, 303-651-8405, karen.charles@ ci.longmont.co.us, /www.ci. longmont.co.us/rec/special/

7/16/11 Urban Dare Denver Denver, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@ urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com

Womens Distance Festival Colorado Springs, 719-6353833, corunco@aol.com, pprrun.org

Allenspark Run Like the Wind 5K/10K Allenspark, 303 747-2840, cat@ sunshinemtnlodge.com, www. runcolo.com

Barefoot running workshop Littleton, 720-352-3638, barefootracing@gmail.com, www.meetup.com/Naked-footbarefoot-running-club/

7/7/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 7/8/11 Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run Silverton, 970259-3693, hardrock100@ bresnan.net, run100s.com/hr

Barr Trail Mountain Race Manitou Springs, 719-590-7086, fallseries@aol.com, runpikespeak.com Donor Dash Denver, 303-370-

competitor.com 87

CALENDAR [ mountain west ] 2710, hschaiberger@ donoralliance.org, donoralliance.org Gold Rush Mountain Race Victor, 719-689-3601, g.thurs@ yahoo.com, victorcolorado.com/ goldrushdays.htm 7/20/11 Summit Trail Running Series Race #5: Morning Thunder Breckenridge, 970-453-1734, linseyk@townofbreckenridge. com, breckenridgerecreation.com 7/21/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com West End 3K Boulder, jessica. gamney@ironman.com, boulderraces.com 7/22/11 Epic Rocky Mountain 2-Day Relay Colorado Springs, 303999-1159, epicrelays.com UNDERWEARNESS Drop Your Drawers & Run Wild 5K Run Denver, Buckman, info@ underwearness.org, www. active.com/running/denver-co/ underwearness-drop-yourdrawers-and-run-wild-5k-runand-zoo7/23/11 Grand Prix Classic 10K Colorado Springs, 719-6358803, director@csgrandprix. com, csgrandprix.com Spring Creek Memorial Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com 7/25/11 Kid¥Ë_s Cure for Cancer Denver, 720-343-2803, jgart@ brentsplace.org, kidscure.org 7/27/11 Sunset 5K Louisville , 303-4081195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits.co Freeman Myre Corporate Challenge 5k Louisville , 303-4081195, withoutlimitsproductions@ gmail.com, www.WithoutLimits.co 7/28/11 Mountain R.A.T.S. (Race Across The Summits) Copper Mountain, 303-249-1112, reid_ delman@geminiadventures. com, geminiadventures.com Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com

88 Competitor July 2011

7/30/11 Destination Health Walk/ Run/Learn Denver, 303-6942202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www.bkbltd.com Kiowa Kickin’ 5K Kiowa, 303243-1772, jillandnigel@netzero. net, pprrun.org Center for African American Health Denver, 303-694-2202, shannon@bkbltd.com , bkbltd.com LAPS Canine 4K Feline NoWay Race Frisco, 970-3899510, dana.wood06@gmail. com, summitlaps.com Angels in Action 5K Family Run/Walk Avon, 970-845-3849, bmaline@slifer.net, www. angelsinaction5k.com/home_ t4.aspx YMCA Mud Run Fountain, 719382-1561, pprrun.org 7/31/11 State Games of America Run/Walk 5K Colorado Springs, 719-278-3535, cody@ boulderrunningcompany.com, stategames.org 2011 CPFAA Mud Run Denver , 720-407-4461, stevelawson@ cpfaa.org, www.cpfaa.org 8/3/11 Summit Trail Running Series Race #6: Carter Park Breckenridge, 970-453-1734, linseyk@townofbreckenridge. com, breckenridgerecreation.com 8/4/11 Boulder Stride 5K Run Boulder, 303-642-7917, info@ racingunderground.com, racingunderground.com 8/5/11 RMRR deKoevene Park 5K Denver, rmrr@rmrr.org, rmrr.org 8/6/11 La Sportiva Eldora Trail 11K Nederland, 303-960-8129, paul@digdeepsports.com, www.digdeepsports.com Top 10 Colorado Springs, 719-6358803, director@csgrandprix.com, csgrandprix.com Cheatin’ Woodchuck Chase Rifle, 970-665-6578, wayne@ rifleco.org, rifleco.org First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html Mt. Werner Classic Steamboat Springs, ccat@springsips.com, runningseries.com

Silly Pig Mud Run Aurora, info@sillypigmudrun.com, sillypigmudrun.com Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Run for Rwanda Colorado Springs, 719-352-8772, o_ flannery@yahoo.com, runforrwanda.org Walk Like MADD Denver, 303425-5902, francis.lanzer@ madd.org, walklikemadd.org 8/7/11 Step Up for Cancer Commerce City, 303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , www. stepupforcancer.org/index.html

303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , www.paneracolorado.com/ Panerathon6_08update/ cosprings.html Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org AIDS Walk Colorado Denver, 303-861-WALK, aidswalkcolorado.org Run the Rock 5K Conifer, 303278-7799, bob@rock5k.com, rock5K.com Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer Run and Walk Colorado Springs, beovaryaware@ comcast.net, pprrun.org

The Evergreen Town Race Evergreen, danielhamm@ comcast.net, www. evergreentownrace.org

So Long to Summer 5K Parker, 303-805-3278, hroemersberger@parkeronline. org, parkeronline.org

La Sportiva Vail 10K @ 10,000 Feet Vail, 970-4792280, mthomas@vailrec.com, vailrec.com

Panerathon 5K/10K to Fight Hunger Colorado Springs, 303799-1900-x215, SpringsPanerathon@ breadsoftheworld.com, paneracolorado.com

8/10/11 CMRA Fairmount Park 5K Golden, 303-279-3509, comastersrun.org 8/11/11 Mountain Avenue Mile Ft. Collins, 970-221-1099, jwelzel@ frii.com, janewelzel.com Pearl Street Mile Boulder, jessica.gamney@ironman.com, boulderraces.com 8/12/11 Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass! Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, 303-800-5353, paul@ timberlineevents.com, www. wildwestrelay.com 8/13/11 So Long to Summer 5K Parker, 303.805.3278, hroemersberger@parkeronline. org, registration.parkerrec. com/products. asp?pfid=1451&dept_ id=236&strMode= 2&name=Parker%20Rec%20C Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon Georgetown Colorado, 303-6747449, info@gtishalf.org, www. gtishalf.org

Starlight March for Miracles 5K Colorado Springs, david. buchanan@usafa.edu, www. active.com/running/coloradosprings-co/starlight-march-formiracles-5k-2011 Homestead Ranch Trail Run Peyton, 719-445-9309, run@ oneagleswings3.com, www. oneagleswings3.com 8/14/11 Leadville 10k Run Leadville, 719-486-3502, kathy@ leadvilletrail100.com, www. leadvilletrail100.com

redfrogevents.com, warriordash.com Peachy Cheeks on the Move 5K Greeley, 970-352-8487, amcintyre@hpcnc.org, www. hospiceofnortherncolorado.org 8/21/11 Heart and Sole Half Marathon and 10k Boulder, 303-517-7046, Henry@ Boulderrunningcompany.com, heartandsolehalf.com GORE-TEXŒ¬ TransRockies Run Buena Vista, 403-668=7537, info@transrockies-run.com, www.transrockies.com Race for Research Denver, 303-840-9966, linnardo4@aol. com, www.race4research.com/ mainwindow.html Continental Divide Trail Run Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries.com GORE-TEX TransRockies Run Buena Vista, 403-668=7537, info@transrockies-run.com, transrockies.com 8/26/11 The 14th Annual Colorado Relay Georgetown, (720) 2555475, jeff@canyoumove.me, www.coloradorelay.com 8/27/11 The Original Mud Run Denver, info@theoriginalmudrun.com, www.theoriginalmudrun.com/ 3rd Annual Rox Trot 5K and 10K Littleton, 303-932-1121, Martinich@msn.com, none Ram Run 5K/Walk Lakewood, 303-982-9467, cboston@jeffco. k12.co.us, www.ramrun5k.com

Glenwood Springs Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10k Glenwood Springs,Colorado, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com

Mountain Chile Cha Cha Pagosa Springs, joingecko.org

Woodland Park Mayor¥Ë_s Cup Woodland Park, ckeating@ city-woodlandpark.org, pprrun.org

XTERRA Snow Mountain Ranch10K Trail Run Granby, 404-421-3231, victoria@ marathonmajic.com, marathonmajic.com

8/20/11 Jericho Jog Centennial, 303770-1155, beth@ intouchmessaging.net, www. stthomasmore.org/jericho-jog

Leadville 100-mile Mountain Bike Race Leadville, 719-4863502, kathy@leadvilletrail100. com, www.leadvilletrail100.com

Leadville 100-Mile äóìRace Across The Skyäóù Trail Run Leadville, 719-486-3502, kathy@leadvilletrail100.com, www.leadvilletrail100.com

Colorado Springs Panerathon Colorado Springs,

Warrior Dash Copper Mountain, 866-841-248, info@

Ram Run 5K/Walk Lakewood, 303-982-9467, cboston@jeffco. k12.co.us, ramrun5k.com

Iron Girl Races Boulder, 727942-4767, irongirl.com 8/28/11 La Sportiva Berry Picker Trail Hill Climb Vail, 970-4792280, mthomas@vailrec.com, vailrec.com ERACE Homelessness Denver, 303-832-1622-x202, mollyream@gmail.com,

eracehomelessness.org RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series Westminster, 303-871-8366, rmrr.org 9/3/11 24/12 Hours of Leadville Mountain Bike Race & Run Leadville, 719-486-3502, kathy@leadvilletrail100.com, www.leadvilletrail100.com Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen Fountain, 719-460-5783, race4fallen@earthlink.net, pprrun.org First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Coal Creek Crossing Louisville, therunninggroup@gmail.com, coalcreekcrossing.org 9/4/11 10K at 10,000 Feet Steamboat Springs, ccat@springsips.com, runningseries.com 9/5/11 Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler Denver, 303-220-1037, maureen@ parktopark10miler.com, www. parktopark10miler.com Boulder Hometown 5K Boulder, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, bceproductions.com Mile High 10K Greenwood Village, 303-815-5690, brockquimby@yahoo.com, milehigh10k.com 9/7/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807-, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/10/11 Womens Running & Conditioning Camp Estes Park, 970-586-4432, terry@ activeataltitude.com, www. activeataltitude.com First American State Bank Fitness Festival Greenwood Village, 303-506-8786, renee@ eventfulpro.com, www. fasbfitnessfestival.com Fort Collins Peach Festival 5K Fort Collins, 970-218-2083, cs.nagel@yahoo.com, Hope Center 5K Stapleton, 303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , bkbltd.com

competitor.com 89

CALENDAR [ mountain west ] Boys & Girls Club Family 5K Fun Run Pueblo, 719-564-0055, patriceh@bgcpueblo.org, socorunners.org Emerald Mountain Trail Run Steamboat Springs, ccat@ springsips.com, runningseries. com Imogene Pass Run Ouray, 970-728-0251, imogenerun.com Our Great Race Colorado Springs, 719-338-8639, john.n.gardner@smithbarney. com, pprrun.org UCCS Rust-Buster Meet Colorado Springs, 719-2553005, mmisch@uccs.edu, gomountainlions.com/ Pooches in Pink Walk Colorado Springs, patty. borish@aeroflex.com, komensecolorado.org 4th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Run - America Goes the Distance Arvada, 303-420-8080-x1203, oleferguson@lnfinc.org, Urban Navigators Adventure Denver, 720-343-2803, jgart@ brentsplace.org, brentsplace.org RMRR Trailhead Park Denver, rmrr@rmrr.org, rmrr.org 9/11/11 The Naked Foot 5K Highlands Ranch, 720-336-0234, info@ thenakedfoot5k.com, thenakedfoot5k.com RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series Westminster, 303-871-8366, rmrr.org The Naked Foot Barefoot Running 5K Highlands Ranch , 720-336-0234, info@ thenakedfoot5k.com, thenakedfoot5k.com Race for the Cure Colorado Springs, 719-632-8887, racechair@komencs.org, komencs.org Denver Half Marathon and 10K Denver, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing. com, denverhalf.com La Sportiva Vail EverGold Trail Run Vail, mthomas@ vailrec.com, vailrec.com 9/12/11 Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org

90 Competitor July 2011

9/14/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/17/11 Skirt Chaser 5k Denver, 303-408-1195, Lance@ withoutlimits.com, www. skirtsports.com Bearable Adventure Race Lakewood, 720-963-5390, thebearable@lakewood.org, thebearable.com Run-4-Trails Pueblo, 719-6471230, kimarline@comcast.net, socorunners.org HRCA Oktoberfest 5K Run/100 Yard Dash Highlands Ranch , highlandsranchrunseries.com Walk to End Alzheimer’s Denver, 303-813-1669, leslie. klane@alz.org, alzco.org Discovery Canyon Campus Thunderstorm 5K and Kids Fun Run Colorado Springs, 719-234-1820, alison.flaherty@ asd20.org, asd20.org Good Samaritan 5K Run/ Walk Castle Rock, 720-7323260, desaules1@msn.com, svdpcr.org Run, Rabbit Run Steamboat Springs, info@steamboat50. com, steamboat50.com CMRA Stone House (2x) Triple-Cross Trail Lakewood, 303-765-5512, comastersrun.org 9/18/11 Farmers 5000 Wheat Ridge, 303-238-5192, madelpiccolo@ msn.com, www.farmers5000.org Das Husslehoff at the 42nd Annual Denver Oktoberfest Denver, (720) 255-5475, jeff@canyoumove.me, www. oktoberfestdenver.com Crossroads 1/2 Marathon & 5K Fort Collins, jlons26m@frii. com, footoftherockies.com Rudi’s Organic Boulder Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Boulder, 303-859-0244, jeff@bouldermarathon.com, bouldermarathon.com

9/19/11 Das Hustlehoff 5K Run Denver, oktoberfestdenver.com

RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series Westminster, 303-871-8366, rmrr.org

Run Around the Block 5K Denver, 303-893-3838, nancy@ rmmi.org, rmmi.org

9/27/11 Horizon Runner’s Roost Cross Country Race Lakewood, 303-477-2236, silly_billy@msn.com, horizon. adams12.org/cross-country

9/21/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/24/11 HRCA Oktoberfest 5K/100 yard dash Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@ hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com Running of the Bulls Estes Park, 970-577-9348, diana@ partnersmentoringyouth.org, www.partnersmentoringyouth.org EOW-End of Watch 5K Run/ Walk and Motorcycle Ride Aurora, 303-877-8534, pjones@ auroragov.org, Flame Out 5K Denver, mruschival@tucc.com, tucc. com/foundation/index. cfm/0/0/29-The-Blue-Shoe-RunFor-Prostate-Cancer Snow Mountain Ranch Trail 10K Tabernash, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon Aspen, 970-429-2093, aspenspecialevents@ci.aspen. co.us, aspenrecreation.com

9/28/11 Lakewood Trail Running Series Lakewood, 303-9874807, polzim@lakewood.org, lakewood.org/recreation 9/29/11 The MonsterDASH 5K & Kids Race Louisville, 303-926-1017, craigsports@gmail.com, monsterdashrun.com 10/1/11 Running Notes 5K Centennial, 303-794-7464, kite34@comcast.net, www. youngvoices.org Bacon Stri Races Ft. Collins, 970-221-1099, jwelzel@frii.com, janewelzel.com Devil Mountain Ultra 50 Mile/50K Pagosa Springs, joingecko.org First Saturday Run Colorado Springs, 719-635-3833, corunco@aol.com, corunco. com/firstsaturday.html Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy Glenwood Springs, 970-876-0768, djwebb@sopris.net, literacyoutreach.or

10/8/11 Band on the Run 2-Mile Run/ Walk Aurora, 303-877-4211, peakracers@aol.com, HRCA Wildcat Mountain 5/10/20 Mile Trail Challenge Highlands Ranch , 303-471-7039, jreister@hrcaonline.org, www. highlandsranchrunseries.com Kids Running America Denver, 303-694-2202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www. kidsrunningamerica.org/ Running with the Buffalo 5K Commerce City, 303 961-1656, patron721@aol.com, CC Tiger Classic Colorado Springs, 719-389-6336, jessica. bennett@coloradocollege.edu, pprrun.org Flame Out 5K Fort Collins, jlons26m@frii.com, footoftherockies.com PawtoberFest 5K Run/Walk Colorado Springs, starredco@ gmail.com, hsppr.org/Page. aspx?pid=696 10/9/11 CMRA Coal Creek XC Challenge Louisville, 303-9556005, comastersrun.org 10/12/11 Full Moon Run Colorado Springs, cornick_jon@bah.com, pprrun.org 10/15/11 24 Hours of Boulder... the Run Boulder, 303249-1112, reid_delman@ geminiadventures.com, 24HourstheRun.com

9/25/11 Westminster Panerathon Broomfield, 303-694-2202, shannon@bkbltd.com , www.panera-colorado.com/ Panerathon6_08update/ denver.html

Nielson Two Mile Challenge Colorado Springs, al.grimme@ comcast.net, pprrun.org Lion’s Roar Pueblo, 719-5426743, cheryl.farrer@gmail.com, socorunners.org

Boulder 100 Boulder, 303249-1112, reid_delman@ geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com

Golden Gate Canyon Trail 1/2-Marathon Black Hawk, 303-870-0487, adamf@ runuphillracing.com, www. runuphillracing.com

Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Run Royal Gorge, alextrujillo@msn. com, rimtorim.net/

Harvest Night Race Loveland, 970-566-1552, dmward52@gmail.com, lovelandroadrunners.com

Snow Mnt Ranch Trail 1/2 Marathon & 5k Grandby,Colorado, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com

Pony Express Trail Run Colorado Springs, 719-5982953, pat.lockhart@q.com, pprrun.org

Race Against Suicide Colorado Springs, 719-5737447, rpilgen@gmail.com, pikespeaksuicideprevention. org/raceagainstsuicide.html

The Stallions Stampede 5K Colorado Springs, stallionsboosterclub@gmail. com, pprrun.org

Crested Butte Fall Colors Classic Gunnison, 970-6410798, cbfallclassic.org

RMRR Cherry Creek Trail 10M Parker, rmrr@rmrr.org, rmrr.org The Great Pumpkin Races Colorado Springs, 719-389-1251, bsmall@PPCF.org, ppcf.org 10/2/11 Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the Cure Denver, 303-2423100, rftc_info@komendenver. org, www.komendenver.org/site/ PageServer?pagename=rfcd_ race_homepage Fall Series I Colorado Springs, 719-590-7086, fallseries@aol. com, pprrun.org

Peace Officers Memorial Valor Run Colorado Springs, emgibson26@yahoo.com, peaceofficermemorial.com 10/16/11 Fit For Fire Denver, 303694-2202, shannon@bkbltd. com , www.runningguru.com/ EventInformation.asp?eID=465 Kaiser Permanente Run the ‘Rocks Morrison, CO, 303-8470280, ltoohey@lungcolorado. org, runtherocks.org

Fall Series II Colorado Springs, 719-590-7086, fallseries@aol.com, pprrun.org 10/21/11 Elbert Reflections Elbert, rriggenbach@ElbertSchool.org, pprrun.org Scream Scram Halloween 5K Run/Walk Denver, 303892-9200, info@bgcmd.org, screamscram.com 10/22/11 Galloping Goose 5K/10K Aurora, 970-401-0065, cyusten@auroragov.org, www. auroragov.org/reservoirs Harvest Run Prediction Race Pueblo, 719-564-9303, diazsd@ aol.com, socorunners.org 10/23/11 Kaiser Permanente Thrive5K Fitness Walk La Jolla, 858-210-3515, jennifer@ challengedathletes.org, www. challengedathletes.org Bear Creek 10-Spot Lakewood, 303-870-0487, adamf@runuphillracing.com, www.runuphillracing.com The Stride Littleton, bbest@lps.k12.co.us, littletonpublicschools.net/ Default.aspx?tabid=688 10/28/11 Goblin Gallop Kids Fun Run Salida, 719-539-4112, chaffeerunners@yahoo.com, salidarec.com/ccrc 10/29/11 Denver Gorilla Run Denver, 720-524-0272, info@ denvergorillarun.com, www. denvergorillarun.com The Monster Dash 5k & Kids Race Louisville,CO, 303-926-1017, craig@ enduranceeventmarketing.com, enduranceeventmarketing.com Small Business Gravity Run Colorado Springs, 719-2553844-x103, smarkiew@uccs. edu, pprrun.org YMCA Halloween Creepy Crawlers Colorado Springs, 719-481-8728, hsteinman@ ppymca.org, pprrun.org 10/30/11 Halloween Hustle Denver, 303-694-2202, shannon@ bkbltd.com , www. hallucinationsports.com/page/ show/205379-halloween-hustle

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CALENDAR [ MOUNTAIN WEST ] Fall Series III Colorado Springs, 719-590-7086, fallseries@aol.com, pprrun.org 10/31/11 FastForward Sports Holiday Run Training Kickoff Boulder and Denver, 303-440-1975, fastforwardsports.net FastForward Sports 5th Annual Trick or Treat Trot Boulder, 303-440-1975, fastforwardsports.net

IDAHO

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 8/27/11 Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon Ashton, 208-652-7771, webmaster@ mesafallsmarathon.com , mesafallsmarathon.com 9/3/11 Idaho State Journal Pocatello Marathon and Half Marathon Pocatello, 208-2334754, PocatelloRun@aol.com , www.PocatelloMarathon.com

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9/10/11 Salmon Marathon and Half Marathon Salmon, 208-756-7586, racedirector@ salmonmarathon.com , www. salmonmarathon.com 10/9/11 City of Trees Marathon and Half Marathon Boise, 208-888-2122, jvulmer@ hotmail.com , www. cityoftreesmarathon.com

MONTANA CYCLING

7/17/11 Tour of Yellowstone & Beartooth Byway Billings, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 7/10/11 Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon Missoula, 406-214-7140, racedirector@ missoulamarathon.org , www. missoulamarathon.org

7/24/11 The Madison Marathon Gravelly Mountains, 406-6825923, info@madcoedc.org , themadisonmarathon.com 8/6/11 Grizzly Marathon and Half Marathon Choteau, 406-466-3333, director@ grizzlymarathon.com , www. grizzlymarathon.com 9/11/11 Two Bear Marathon Whitefish, 406-862-2444, pairadox@centurytel.net , www.twobearmarathon.org 9/18/11 Montana Governoräó»s Cup Marathon Billings, 406-2459735, timeoutsports@bresnan. net , www.montanagovernors cupmarathon.org

NEW MEXICO CYCLING

10/8/11 A Ride in the Clouds Women’s Ride Cloudcroft, 877-264-7876, info@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/5/11 Turtle Marathon and Half Marathon Roswell, 575-4200355, roswellruns@gmail. com , sites.google.com/site/ roswellruns/race-schedule

MULTISPORT 8/20/11 37th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon Los Alamos, 505-6628173, joseph.harris@lacnm.us, losalamosnm.us 9/25/11 Elephant Man Triathlon Elephant Butte, 575-7440055, kori@valornet.com, elephantmantriathlon.com

NEVADA CYCLING

7/27/11 Tour de Nez Reno, www. usacycling.org, tourdenez.org 9/11/11 Ride to Cure Diabetes

Lake Tahoe, 214-912-2648, keithgrust@yahoo.com, ride. jdrfdallas.org/ride.html 10/15/11 RTC Viva Bike Vegas Las Vegas, 702-676-1542, vivabikevegas@rtcsnv.com, www.vivabikevegas.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 8/13/11 E.T. Full Moon Midnight Marathon, Half, 10K, & 51K Rachel, 702-617-321, info@ calicoracing.com, www. calicoracing.com 10/29/11 Hoover Dam Marathon and Half Marathon Lake Mead, 702-617-3213, info@ calicoracing.com, www. calicoracing.com

MULTISPORT 7/31/11 Lake Tahoe Sharkfest Swim Incline Village, 415868-1829, info@envirosports.

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CALENDAR [ mountain west ] 10/15/11 Pumpkinman Triathlon Boulder City, info@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com

UTAH Cycling

7/2/11 24th Annual Mountain Bout Snowbird Resort, 801-9423498, intermountaincup.com 7/23/11 15th Annual Chris Allaire Memorial/Utah Open State Championship Solitude Resort , 801-942-3498, intermountaincup.com 7/30/11 2nd Annual Basin Bash XC Snowbasin Resort, 801-9423498, intermountaincup.com 8/12/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp Park City, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net 8/26/11 Hoodoo 500 St. George, embassy@planetultra.com, www.Hoodoo500.com 9/2/11 Great Utah Bicycle Festival Salt Lake City, 877-2647876, info@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org 9/4/11 Tour of Southern Utah St. George, embassy@ planetultra.com, www.

PlanetUltra.com 9/18/11 Color Country to Canyonlands Springdale, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

7/25/11 The Deseret News Marathon Salt Lake City, 801-333-7473, bwood@desnews.com , www. desnews.com/run 9/10/11 Mid Mountain Marathon Park City, 435-649-6839, heinrichdeters@yahoo.com , www.mountaintrails.org Little Grand Canyon Marathon and Half Marathon Price, 435-650 0155, info@mammothmarathons.org , www.mammothmarathons.org 9/17/11 NordicTrack Top of Utah Marathon & 5K Logan, 435797-2638, todd.hugie@usu.edu , www.topofutahmarathon.com 10/1/11 St. George Marathon St. George, 435-627-4500, marathon@sgcity.org , www.

StGeorgeMarathon.com 10/8/11 Layton Marathon and Half Marathon Layton, 801-3354940, info@onhillevents.com , www.laytonmarathon.com 10/16/11 The Other Half Marathon Moab, 435-259-4525, www. moabhalfmarathon.org

Multisport 7/2/11 Women Rock Triathlon Peoa, info@bbsctri.com, bbsctri. com/women-rock/ 7/9/11 Echo Triathlon Coalville, info@ triutah.com, triutah.com

9/24/11 Heber Valley Century Heber City, 877-264-7876, info@ bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org

7/16/11 Scofield Triathlon Scofield, info@bbsctri.com, www. bbsctri.com

Camp Moab, 800-626-7335, info@rimtours.com, www. alisondunlap.com

Battle at Midway (BAM) Triathlon Midway, 801-4508477, info@bamtriathlon.com, www.bamtriathlon.com

10/8/11 24 Hours of Moab Moab, 304-259-5533, info@ grannygear.com, grannygear. com

The Battle at Midway Duathlon Midway, 801-4508477, bamtriathlon.com

10/9/11 Tour of Arches and Canyonlands Moab, 714-2674591, info@cyclingescapes. com, www.cyclingescapes. com

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Marathon/Half Marathon

9/17/11 Kokopelli Triathlon St. George, info@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com 9/24/11 XTERRA USA Championship Ogden, 877-751-8880, info@ xterraplanet.com, www. xterraplanet.com

Running 7/2/11 Dirty Girl Run Salt Lake City, info@wasatchracing.com, www.rundirtygirlrun.com 7/15/11 Battle at Midway (BAM) 10K Trail Run & 5K Fun Run/ Walk Midway, 801-450-8477, info@bamtriathlon.com, www. bamtriathlon.com 7/17/11 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon Cannonville, 800-444-6689, brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com 8/12/11 Cache-Teton Relay Logan, epicrelays.com/running-relayutah-wyoming.html 8/13/11 The Original Mud Run Salt Lake City, info@ theoriginalmudrun.com, www. theoriginalmudrun.com/ 8/20/11 Park City Marathon Park City, info@pcmarathon.com , www. pcmarathon.com 9/10/11 Utah Marathon Relay South Jordan, 801-260-0606, todd@ affordable-printing.com, utahgardenrelay.com

WYOMING Multisport

7/10/11 Cheyenne Sprint Triathlon/ Duathlon/Aquabike Cheyenne, 307-221-5277, triguy1219@msn. com, cheyennesprinttriathlon.com

Running 7/4/11 Lander Half Marathon and 5K Challenge for Charities Lander, runningusa.com

8/13/11 Mountain Tropic Triathlon Garden City, info@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com

8/27/11 The Antelope Dash Laramie/ Cheyenne, 307-760-3579, antelopedash@yahoo.com, www.TheAntelopeDash.org

8/20/11 Jordanelle Triathlon Park City, info@triutah.com, triutah.com

10/1/11 I Love Life 5K Race Laramie, 307-760-5144

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The Long Run By scott Jurek

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t was a classic case of air travel gone wrong. In 2001, my team and I were stuck in the Vancouver International Airport for an extra 12 hours while on our way to the Hong Kong Trailwalker 100K. In an instant, we lost half a day and missed out on a training run on the course. It would have been easy to grab some dinner, curl up on the airport floor and call it a day, but my teammate, Ian Torrence, had a better idea. Before I knew it, we were running along the sidewalks of the departures entrance.

Although the 90-minute run took place alongside roaring planes spewing jet exhaust, we made the best of things and didn’t miss our training run. I maintain a busy travel schedule amid training for the world’s longest and toughest ultramarathons; combining pre-travel planning with adaptability is my strategy for running while on the road. Before leaving home, I front-load training. My advice: Plan the week preceding travel as a higher volume week and the travel week as a recovery week.

Do quality sessions such as tempo runs, hill workouts and long runs the week before travel.

If I’m traveling some place new, I try to research the area so I know what to expect when I arrive: Use the Internet to research running routes; I like www.mapmyrun. com and www.usatf.org/routes.

Search for restaurants and grocery stores to save time and fuel right.

Check the weather forecast to pack appropriately. This may appear to be a no-brainer, but you’re more likely to skip a run if it’s pouring and you forgot a running hat and waterproof shell.

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the fly can obliterate training plans.

Here’s what I do: Look over the next day’s schedule and plan when a run will fit; it’s often best to train first thing in the morning before obligations pile up.

For tempo and specific pace workouts, a GPS or speed-distance watch is an important tool for knowing splits on routes without mile markers.

Evenings are a good time to squeeze in a flexibility or short strength session. If a hotel gym is not available, consider a portable gym unit (such as TRX or resistance tubing) that packs easily.

Remember, even the best plans need to be flexible: Make do with the time and environment: Thirty minutes Jurek uses of running in traffic can be www.mapmy better than a zero for the run.com and www.usatf.org/ day.

Research nearby routes to find runrunning specialty stores Make the most of ning routes when and running clubs to unexpected schedule he’s traveling. join group workouts and changes. Have running explore hidden routes. gear on hand for unexpected Before a trip to Asheville, N.C., opportunities to train.

I contacted resident trail running Factor the day’s stress into legend Will Harlan, who gave me a whether getting out for a late-day great tour—complete with lessons on session is worthwhile. Sometimes rest botany and history—and workout on and sleep may be the best choice. a local trail.

While it may not take the form of Upon arriving at my destination, I running alongside an airport tarmac, gather additional information from the training during travel can be somehotel staff to confirm my research and thing to dread or a fun challenge to get advice from locals that may not be embrace. Running in a new environavailable online or in English. When I ment and being adaptable may be just traveled to Tokyo in February, I stayed what you need to stay motivated. one mile from the 5K path that circles the Imperial Palace. I went for a run Based in Boulder, Colo., Scott Jurek is a to shake off the jet lag as soon as I got seven-time winner of the Western States settled, sightseeing during the less 100-mile trail run. Read more from him at hectic late-night hours. www.competitor.com.

A busy schedule that changes on

Photo by Scott Draper

Train or Bust Tips for logging miles while on the road.

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INSIDE: Chicago Gets Bike Smart Page 73 Recipe Makeover: Quinoa Cakes Page 74

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Summertime Fun in the Forest Page 76 Where Desi Davila Likes to Drink Beer Page 78

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Chicago Gets Bike Smart By 2015, Chicago shall become a city where biking is an integral part of daily life, or at least that’s the reach-for-thestars mission of Bike 2015 Plan, a program that’s piggybacking off the success of former Mayor Richard Daly’s Bike 2000 Plan, which introduced a 315-mile bike network, 10,000 bike racks and a mandate for city agencies to consider cycling issues. Released in March, Bike 2015 Plan has 150 strategies for improving cyclist safety, adding 185 miles to the bike network and increasing bike parking. www. bike2015plan.org Good Luck to Kona Midwest Lottery Winners On April 15, 200 Ironman hopefuls won a coveted spot in the 2011 Ford Ironman Championship in Kona through the Ironman lottery, a program established in 1983 to allow triathletes who don’t quite make Kona’s tough qualifying times to compete. This year, 21 lucky triathletes from the Midwest won lottery spots and will be racing alongside the pros.

The entire list is available at www.ironman.com.

—Linzay Logan

z TOP GYM

The Cheers of Fitness When Kelly Miyamato and David Gray opened the Firm, a small aerobics studio, in Minneapolis in 1986 during the high-intensity cardio craze, two things set them apart: their music mixed by DJs from local clubs that blared from night club-style speakers and their dance-intensive spin. Grass-roots marketing, including hosting warm-ups before local marathons and creating word-of-mouth buzz, helped the gym grow gradually from 500 clients back in the day to the modern full-fledged fitness center it is today, equipped with personal training, body composition, meal assessment and detox consultations, Crossfit, TRX suspension training, Pilates and a buffet of other exercise options.

“The thing I’m most proud of is the high level of energy and passion there is—our instructors create this electricity and the clients feed us their passion,” said Miyamato.

It’s not a cliché to say that everyone knows your name at the Firm because the gym’s manager and step and circuit training instructor, Doug Melroe, has been greeting members—often several generations of the same family—from the front desk for 25 years. “It’s not uncommon for a teacher to have been here for 18 years; some clients have been here for 25 years,” he said.

Instructors and staff members are handpicked by the owners and encouraged to add their own flare to the take-it-to-the-nextlevel style of the Firm. It’s what keeps people engaged and excited. When the gym relocates to a larger space down the street from its current location in the coming months, the plan is to create a user-friendly experience with an industrial yet clean white design.

“We want the people to be the color and the energy,” said Melroe. www.thefirmmpls.com

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Almost 2,000 area kids are on target to complete a marathon by the end of April.

—The Marathon Kids program, available in eight cities across the U.S., registered 5,000 Kindergarten to fifth grade students this year from Chicago area public, private and home schools. On April 30, nearly 2,000 of those kids completed a ceremonial lap around the Hanson Stadium track to celebrate their incremental completion of 26.2 miles.

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ON THE RADAR [ MIDWEST ] NUTRITION

Quinoa Cakes Redux Chicago nutritionist and founder of Nutrition Counseling Services, Jennifer Vimbor, MS, RD, tweaked a popular quinoa cakes recipe by Competitor.com’s Sabrina Grotewold, aka the Kitchen MacGyver, to reduce the fat and calories. A marathoner who consults with the Chicago Area Runners Association and works with area runners, triathletes, dancers and body builders, Vimbor completes nutritional analyses of recipes to help her clients decide whether certain recipes fit into their eating plans.

{ORIGINAL RECIPE} 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions and cooled 1/3 cup fine diced pancetta (or 4-5 strips of bacon, turkey bacon or veggie bacon) 3 teaspoons olive or grapeseed oil 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (any mix or type is fine) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1 teaspoon dried herbs de provence 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1 tablespoon whole-wheat (or all-purpose) flour Make sure to rinse the quinoa with cold water before cooking to remove the bitter outer coating of the grain. Sauté pancetta until crispy. Remove from pan and add one teaspoon olive or grapeseed oil. Sauté mushrooms then add garlic, red pepper, pine nuts, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Combine pancetta and mushroom mixture in a large mixing bowl and cool for 10 minutes. When the mixture is about at room temperature, add the cooled quinoa to the mixture. Crack in the one egg and sprinkle in the flour. Combine with hands—the mixture should be only slightly wet. If the mixture is too moist, add a bit more flour and mix. Chill quinoa mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the cilantro sauce. {CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE} 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons wheat beer (you can use 74 Competitor July 2011

water or stock in place of the beer) 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 small bunch of rinsed and dried cilantro (about 1 cup), with bottom stems removed 1/2 jalapeno, if desired 1 garlic clove salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the quinoa mixture from the refrigerator and form into four to six equal-sized patties (depending on how big you want them). In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of olive or grapeseed oil and, when the oil begins to ripple a bit, add the quinoa cakes. Cook for four to five minutes on each side, or until golden. Drizzle on the creamy cilantro sauce (the leftover sauce makes a great salad dressing).

RECIPE NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS TOTAL

PER SERVING

Calories

1,317

659

Sugars

4.5g

2g

Carbohydrates

98g

49g

Fat

85.5g

42g

Protein

41.5g

20g

Cholesterol

210mg

105mg

Sodium

1,622mg

811mg

Saves 264 calories and 33g of fat!

LEAN QUINOA CAKES WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE {VIMBOR’S MODIFIED HEART-HEALTHY VERSION} 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked Pam original cooking spray 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 bunch fresh cilantro 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon raw pine nuts 1 red bell pepper, diced 4oz extra lean ground turkey breast 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon herbs de provence 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour 1/2 jalapeno 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons wheat beer Modifications: • Replace pancetta with seasoned, extra lean ground turkey—97 percent fat-free or less than five grams of fat per serving.

• Leave out salt; you won’t even know it’s gone with all of the other yummy flavors.

• Replace oil with cooking spray and a non-stick pan.

• Substitute the egg with two egg whites.

Serving Size: Three Quinoa Cakes (recipe yields six cakes) MODIFIED RECIPE NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS TOTAL

PER SERVING

Calories

790

395

Sugars

4.5g

2g

Carbohydrates

95g

48g

Fat

18.5g

9g

Protein

56.5g

28g

Cholesterol

65mg

33mg

Sodium

255mg

128mg

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QUINOA CAKES WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE

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By The Numbers

Summertime Fun in the Forest Midwest

Suggested trail run: Ge Che Trail Distance: Approximately 9 miles Surface: Dirt Terrain: Hilly with some flat stretches Directions: Park in the Ottawa Lake Campground; trail head starts at the boat landing.

Note: Open May 15 to Sept. 15. No fee, but donations accepted.

Suggested hike: North Country Trail at Copper Peak Distance: Varies depending on chosen route Surface: Trail, steps to the waterfalls, bridge.

Start at Copper Peak and travel north along the Black River—pause to explore the waterfalls—and continue into the Black River Harbor for a six-mile

hike. You can add on from here by continuing on the NCT, traversing over the suspension bridge and hoofing for almost six miles to the edge of Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.

Fees: none Suggested bike ride: Wolverine Ski Trail Group Ride Distance: Varies; each week is a different trail Surface: Ski trails, single track.

When the last remnant of snow melts until the first snowfall, riders meet every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in various locations, depending on the week’s selected trail, for a group ride. To join the group, e-mail wolverinenordic@gmail.com.

Race Ready

p Marvelous Midwestern races to mark on your calendar. >> Pro and Olympic cyclists will descend upon Evanston, Ill., on July 18 for the Northshore University Healthcare System Grand Prix, stage 10 of the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic. Serious amateurs and kids can partake in races, grab a recovery bite at one of over 30 nearby eateries and enjoy a dance party before watching the pro races at 4 p.m. www.northshoregrandprix.com >> The popular The North Face Endurance Challenge is venturing off the trails for the first time in its five-year history to offer a two-day road event in Kansas City called the Endurance Challenge, a series of road races, including a marathon, marathon relay and 50K on Aug. 27, and a 5K, 10K and half-marathon on Aug. 28. Kids can participate in the 1K Karno Kid’s Races, led by ultrarunner Dean Karnazes, each day. www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge >> Swim to the Moon, a multi-distance open-water swim through the Hiland Chain of Lakes near Hell, Mich., offers a 5K, one mile and half-mile options for youths and adults on Aug. 28. The 5K course traverses through a tunnel, under a bridge and through five lakes. Chill-prone swimmers take note: Wetsuits are not allowed. www.epicraces.com 76 Competitor July 2011

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ON THE RADAR [ MIDWEST ]  MY FAVORITE THINGS

Desiree Davila of Rochester Hills, Mich., forced the world to notice her at the Boston Marathon in April, when she ran two Kenyan veteran marathoners into the ground in the gutsiest, hopto-your-feet-andscream-at-the-screen performance we’ve seen by a female from the U.S. in years. The runner-up by a mere two seconds, Davila clocked the fastest time—2:22:38—an American woman has ever run on the Boston course. The effort moved her up from number four to number three on the U.S. all-time women’s marathon list.

Davila describes herself as a “pure marathoner.” After a relatively unremarkable collegiate career at Arizona State University, the laid back Davila, who grew up in Chula Vista, Calif., joined the HansonsBrooks Distance Project, an elite Michigan training group. Although she came within seven seconds of catching the third-place woman in the 2008 Olympic Trials marathon, she finished 13th. Watch for Davila to take another shot at an Olympic berth at the 2012 Olympic trials marathon in Houston.

FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: • Northern Michigan—no particular park or path, but, “I like running on the roads and dirt paths up there. It’s really hilly and I can get in some good tempo and pace runs on the undulating terrain.”

FAVORITE GYM: • Lifetime Fitness in Rochester Hills

“When the weather’s really bad and cold, I’ll head over to Lifetime and run on the treadmill.

I don’t do much cross training unless I’m injured.”

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: • Union Woodshop “The pulled pork is to die for.”

FAVORITE HANGOUT SPOT: • Downtown Royal Oak “There are some decent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs there.

Sometimes I’ll have a beer or two at one of the bars—everything in moderation, right?”

To submit an item for [ On The Radar ] contact Sgrotewold@competitorgroup.com.

ALL STORIES BY SABRINA GROTEWOLD 78 Competitor July 2011

BETTER FITNESS

The Six-mile Road to Boston “Mile repeats are the single most important workout a marathoner can do to obtain a Boston qualifier,” said coach Mark Buciak.

He should know—Buciak has completed 32 consecutive Boston Marathons and is a member of the Boston Athletic Association’s Quarter Century Club, an organization whose membership is reserved for the rare few with 25 Boston finishes. A motivational speaker, writer and program director of The Road to Boston training program and running camps, Buciak views the Boston Marathon as a rite of passage for spring that he wouldn’t miss—even the year that he had open heart surgery to insert a new valve.

The finisher of 55 total marathons with a 2:30:25 personal best gives the following workout to his BQ hopefuls. “These mile repeats will help you learn your race pace,” said Buciak. www.theroadtoboston.info MARATHON MILE REPEATS WHAT: Begin with four repeats of one mile; try to work your way up to six repeats. Prioritize quality over quantity.

WHEN: Start three months before your goal marathon and complete the repeats once a month, mid-week, with the final workout completed two weeks before the race.

HOW: Month one: Complete each repeat at 70 percent of goal race pace with a four-minute jog between sets. Month two: Complete each repeat at 80 percent of goal race pace with a four-minute jog between sets. Month three: Complete each repeat at 90 percent of goal race pace.

POINTERS: 1. Run the same point-to-point distance on a straightaway each month.

2. Simulate the marathon course: If the course is hilly, complete these workouts on hills. Don’t run these repeats on a track unless you’re completing a marathon on a track.

3. When you complete each interval, try to estimate your split before consulting your watch.

4. If you’re feeling good after you complete the repeats, add one or two miles to the mix plus ten 110-meter strides at a quick pace.

Left to right: Photorun.net, Joe Vaughn; John Segesta

The Next Great American Marathoner Desiree Davila

THE PENGUIN CHRONICLES [ BY JOHN BINGHAM ]

I

I tend to learn things the hard way.

I was sick nearly every winter for 40 years before I learned to wear a hat in the cold. I crammed for exams a few too many times before I studied in advance. And I didn’t learn the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle until I had been rushed to the emergency room twice with severe chest pains. I didn’t learn that I couldn’t eat and drink all I wanted whenever I wanted until the circumference of my waist was equal to about half of my height. Like I said, I learn things the hard way.

This character flaw did not disappear because I decided that moving a little more and eating a little less was a more reasonable way to live. Nope.

I decided that moving a lot more and eating a lot less was better for me, because I was special.

Sure, I read that you are supposed to start off easy and give your body plenty of time to recover. Yeah, I know, it’s important to take rest days. That might be fine for other new athletes, but not for me.

And yes, I knew that people said that if you reduce your calorie intake too dramatically your body actually

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thinks you’re starving to death and so it holds on to body fat. And yes, I knew that people said food is fuel and to be an athlete you have to balance your diet to match your effort.

OK, fine for everyone else, but not for me.

I figured if running a little was good, running a lot was better. If cutting a little on my food intake was good, then cutting off my food intake almost entirely was better.

See where this is headed?

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while. Mine did. I ran too far. I ran too fast. I ate too little. For a while, I lost weight and felt like I was getting in shape. But about three weeks into my new routine I noticed that I had pain in nearly every joint and that everyone and everything around me started to look like food. The stapler on my desk looked like a hot dog. My computer started to look like a microwave oven.

I was hungry, tired and hurt.

Now, years later, I get paid to write and speak about living a healthy, active lifestyle. You would assume that I would have learned—the hard way—

that I can’t let my enthusiasm get the better of me. And you’d be wrong.

Every time I embark on some new project, whether it’s training for a half or full marathon or, as I did on Jan. 1, committing to moving every day for 100 days, I make the same mistake. I go at the project full throttle. Wide open. Flaps up. Afterburners engaged.

I’m confessing all of this because I know that many of you are just like me. I talk to you at the events. I get your e-mails. I know that we, the adult-onset athletes, are most susceptible to being driven by our egos and not by our common sense.

So if you’re in the middle of your summer racing season, be careful.

If you’re just getting started on your fall marathon training, be careful. Be patient. Be gentle. Be nice to yourself.

The lessons are out there to be learned. They can be learned through the expertise and experience of others. Or, they can be learned the hard way.

John Bingham, aka The Penguin, will share his running tales and experiences every month. Have a story of your own to share or a topic you’d like The Penguin to consider?

E-mail him at Thepenuin@johnbingham.com.

Illustration by Neil Numberman

Learning the Hard Way

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while.

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BIKE / RUN / TRI EVENTS: GET OUT THERE AND RACE

To submit your event for listing, visit www.event-hub.com.

ILLINOIS 7/5/11 4th of July Metric Century Plainfield, bike67@juno.com, jolietbicycleclub.org

8/5/11 Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Elk Grove Village, 773-868-3010, mail@ chicagoevents.com, www. tourofelkgrive.com

7/9/11 Bicycle Illinois 2011 (century option every day!) Cairo to Chicago, (877) TOUR-ILL, bicycleillinois@ bicycleillinois.com, www. bicycleillinois.com

8/7/11 Tri-State Tour #2 presented

by Bicycle Illinois Hammond, IN to Kenosha, WI, (877) TOUR-ILL, bicycleillinois@ bicycleillinois.com, www. bicycleillinois.com

7/10/11 Ride For AIDS Chicago Evanston, rideforaids.org

CowaLUNGa Bike Tour Gurnee, 312-628-0212, niki@ alamc.org, cowalunga.com

CYCLING

The L.A.T.E. Ride Chicago, 773918-RIDE, lateride@hotmail. com, lateride.org 7/16/11 Tri-State Tour #1 presented

by Bicycle Illinois Hammond, IN to Kenosha, WI, (877) TOUR-ILL, bicycleillinois@ bicycleillinois.com, www. bicycleillinois.com

8/8/11 Rotary Ride Naperville, 630-420-1360, ride@ napervillesunrise.com, napervillesunrise.com 8/22/11 The Wright Ride Oak Park, 708-383-1244, Gail_moran@sbcglobal.net, oakparkcycleclub.org

7/18/11 Biking with Beanzie DeKalb, 815-758-6873, BikingWithBeanzie@yahoo. com, kish-kiwanis.com

9/11/11 Sub-5 Century Challenge for Parkinson’s Disease Hampshire, info@sub5century. org, www.sub5century.org

7/24/11 Chicagoland Inline Marathon Hoffman Estates, 847-344-0861, info@ allcommunityevents.com, www. allcommunityevents.com

9/18/11 North Shore Century Evanston, Horn, martin_horn@ ameritech.net, www. evanstonbikeclub.org

8/1/11 Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride & Run-Chicago Gilberts, muddybuddy.com

Event Spot Light

10/2/11 22nd Annual Pumpkin Pie Ride Ottawa, 815-830-4291, starvedrockcycling@yahoo.com, www.starvedrockcycling.com

10/3/11 Pumpkin Pedal St. Charles, 630-377-7250, shutchins@soill. org, soill.org

CALENDAR Moines, 515-288-2692, info@ desmoinesmarathon.com , www.desmoinesmarathon.com

Pumpkin Pie Ride Ottawa, 815-433-5035, starvedrockcycling@yahoo. com, starvedrockcycling.com/

11/26/11 Schaumburg Half Mararthon Turkey Trot & 5k Run/Walk Schaumburg, 847-344-0861, info@allcommunityevents.com, www.allcommunityevents.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON

MULTISPORT

7/23/11 Half Marathon & 5k Run/ Walk Alexian Brothers Fitness For America Sports Festival Hoffman Estates, 847-344-0861, info@ allcommmunityevents.com, www.allcommunityevents.com 8/21/11 Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon Chicago, 800-311-1225, rnrchicago@ competitorgroup.com, runrocknroll.com 9/18/11 Dick Pond Athletics Fox Valley Marathon and Half Marathon St. Charles, 630-549-3070, info@ foxvalleymarathon.com , www. foxvalleymarathon.com 9/25/11 Quad Cities Marathon and Half Marathon Moline, 309751-9800, runqcm@yahoo.com , www.qcmarathon.org 10/8/11 YMCA Stone Bridge Marathon Belvidere, 815623-5858, meshleman@ statelinefamilyymca.org , www. ymcastonebridgemarathon.org 10/9/11 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Chicago, 312-904-9800, office@ chicagomarathon.com , www. chicagomarathon.com 10/16/11 Des Moines Marathon Des

7/9/11 Tri-umph Open water swim clinic Chicago, 847-207-9442, info@tri-umph.us, www.triumph.us Freeport Classic Triathlon Freeport, matt.mullen@ highland.edu, freeportymca.org 7/10/11 Lake Zurich Area Triathlon Lake Zurich, 847 727-2681, info@321goevents.com, www.321goevents.com Rodney T. Miller Lakeside Triathlon Decatur, decaturtriathlon.com Splash, Pedal, Dash Triathlon and Duathlon Schaumburg, 847-490-7015, jebever@parkfun.com, parkfun. com 7/16/11 Evergreen Lake International Triathlon Hudson, 309-827-2272, Trimomevents@frontier.net, everygreentri.com 7/17/11 Rattlesnake Ramble Wheeling, 847-4652937, mwehby@ wheelingparkdistrict.com, www.wheelingparkdistrict.com 7/18/11 Kids Triathlon Training Program (Ages 7-18 yrs) Chicagho, 773-7283456, M-Elipas@neiu.edu, allkidscantri.com

7/23/11 Wauconda Kids Triathlon Wauconda, (847) 526-3610, tstaton@waucondaparks.com, www.waucondaparks.com The Rockton Triathlon Rockton, RoscoeRocktonYMCA@charter. net, rockfordroadrunners.org 7/24/11 Wauconda Sprint Triathlon Wauconda, (847) 526-3610, tstaton@waucondaparks.com, www.waucondaparks.com Mattoon Triathlons Mattoon, mattoonmultisport.com 7/30/11 Iron Abe Triathlon Springfield, 217-341-1309, steveoc@uiuc.edu, triharderpromotions.com Oregon Park District Sprint Triathlon Oregon, jena@ oregonpark.org, oregonpark. org South Shore Triathlon and Multisport Festival Chicago, info@ramracing.org, southshoretri.com Stoneman Sprint Triathlon Springfield, 217-341-1309, steveoc@uiuc.edu, triharderpromotions.com 7/31/11 Columbia Muddy Buddy Chicago Gilberts, 1-800311-1255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com Glenview Park District’s 9th Annual Sprint Triathlon Glenview, 224-521-2596, kathleen.

McInnis@glenviewparks.org, glenviewparks.org HolidayMan Sprint Distance Triathlon Somonauk, 815-9937457, illvalleytri@yahoo.com, illvalleytri.com

8/7/11 Have Fun? You Won! Kids Triathlon Oswego , 630-5544425, kvest@oswegolandpd. org, oswegolandparkdistrict. org I Tried A Triathlon Montgomery, 630-554-4425, kvest@oswegolandpd.org, oswegolandparkdistrict.org 8/13/11 Tri-umph Open water swim clinic Chicago, 847-207-9442, info@tri-umph.us, www.triumph.us Railsplitter Intermediate Triathlon Petersburg, 217-3411309, DFCox888@msn.com, abestriseries.com Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon Petersburg, 217-341-1309, DFCox888@msn.com, abestriseries.com 8/14/11 Bangs Lake Multisport Festival Wauconda, info@ ramracing.org, ramracing.org HRMS Naperville Sprint Triathlon Naperville, napervilletri.com 8/21/11 Mid August Meltdown Effingham, 217-347-3739, support@cuttingedgeevnets. net, cuttingedgeevents.net 8/26/11 Chicago Triathlon Multisport Expo Chicago, chicagotriathlon.com 8/27/11 Chicago Kid’s Triathlon Chicago, 773-404-2372, info@caprievents.com, chicagotriathlon.com Fleet Feet SuperSprint Triathlon Chicago, 773-4042372, info@caprievents.com, chicagotriathlon.com

L.A.T.E. Ride July 10-11, Chicago Join 9,000 other cyclists for this late-night exploration of Chicago on two wheels. The 25-mile ride starts at Buckingham Fountain at 1 a.m., and cyclists will tour dozens of Chicago neighborhoods before taking the Lakefront path back to Grant Park to watch the sunrise. www.lateride.org

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CALENDAR [ midwest ] Park Place Indoor Sprint Triathlon Streamwood, 630-483-3015, nthiemann@ streamwoodparkdistrict.org, streamwoodparkdistrict.org

7/9/11 Sag Valley 5 Mile Palos Heights, 847-431-1002, sbush1002@gmail.com, www. chicagotrailseries.com

Outdoors

Byronfest 5K Run Byron, jbain@byronparkdistrict.com, rockfordroadrunners.org

7/23/11 Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 Darien, (708) 250-0755, meghan.kennihan@gmail.com, www.xtreme10race.com

Running 7/2/11 Reagan Run 5K Dixon, 815288-3211, nvarga@vargascc. com, reaganrun.com Stockton 5K/10K Stockton, j3events.com 7/3/11 Firecracker 4 Highland Park, 847-579-4047, mschulewitz@ pdhp.org , pdhp.org Lemont Freedom Run Lemont, 630-257-6787, heatherpeterson@lemontparkdistrict. org, lemontparkdistrict.org 7/4/11 Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 3rd Elmhurst, 630-269-4872, info@ elmhurst-runners.com, 4on4th. com Frontier Days Stampede Run Arlington Heights, 847-5778572, craigwcarlson@comcast. net, frontierdays.org July 4th MELD 8K/2 mile Run Rockford, 815-965-8336, rockfordroadrunners.org Lincolnshire 4th of July 5K Lincolnshire, 847-767-3254, lincolnshirecommunity.com

Chicago Chinatown 5K and Youth Run Chicago, 312-8823188, info@chinatown5k.com, chinatown5k.com 7/14/11 Bastille Day 5K Run, Walk & Block Party Chicago, 773-8683010, mail@chicagoevents. com, www.chicagoevents.com UCTC Summer Meet #5 Chicago, 773-702-7972, ppalmer@oskar.uchicago.edu, uctc.org 7/16/11 Fisher Fair 5K Run/Walk Fisher, fisherfair.com Kennedy 5K Run Rockford, 815-398-9628, mrsippy1d@ insightbb.com, rockfordroadrunners.org 7/18/11 Fleet Feet Sports Women«è_s 5K, 10K & Festival Chicago, 773-3053338, info@fleetfeetchicago. com, fleetfeetchicago.com SUB5 Girl«è_s Distance Running Camp Manteno, 847818-9374, runsub5.com 7/21/11 Sundowner 5K Joliet, 815-7417275, dgale@jolietpark.org, www.jolietpark.org

Run for Freedom Antioch, 847395-2700, sbotl.com

Race Judicata 5K Chicago, 773-868-3010, mail@ chicagoevents.com, chicagoevents.com

Stars & Stripes 5K Walk/Run Tinley Park, 708-342-4200, mike.hayes@tinleyparkdistrict. org, www.tinleyparkdistrict.org

UCTC Summer Meet #6 Chicago, 773-702-7972, ppalmer@oskar.uchicago.edu, uctc.org

7/8/11 UCTC Summer Meet #4 Chicago, 773-702-7972, ppalmer@oskar.uchicago.edu, uctc.org

7/23/11 Great Urban Race Chicago, info@redfrogevents.com, greaturbanrace.com

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8/28/11 Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlo Chicago, www. chicagotriathlon.com

Sam’s Club Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 mile Darien, 630734-0311, irunhrd@aol.com, xtreme10race.com

Gurnee Days 10K Race and 2 mile fun run Gurnee, 847-6237788, ron@gurneeparkdistrict. com, gurneeparkdistrict.com

9/2/11 Sunset 5K Lake in the Hills, 847-960-7462, agemmell@lith. org, www.lith.org

9/3/11 The Great Illini Challenge Neoga, 217-895-3035, mattoonmultisport.com

Severson Scamper 5K Rockford, dellsgreenrun@ yahoo.com, rockfordroadrunners.org

Howl At The Moon Ultra Danville, 217-304-1222, krr@ kennekuk.com, kennekuk.com

9/17/11 Fever River Adventure Triathlon Galena, 815-7769425, feverriver@sbcglobal. net, feverrivertri.com

7/24/11 Run for Hunger Elmhurst, 630-833-6600, run4hunger@ eypc.org, www.run4hunger.com

9/4/11 Buffalo Grove Stampede Buffalo Grove, 847-850-2125, Cburgess@bgparks.org, bgparkdistrict.org/ev_ stampede.htm

9/18/11 Life Time Fitness Kids Triathlon Warrenville, 630393-2600-ext--3, rtheodore@ lifetimefitness.com, kidstri-il. com 9/24/11 Charleston Challenge Duathlon Charleston, 217-3456897, RecSup@co.coles.il.us, charlestonchallengeduathlon. com 10/1/11 Last Try Triathlon Mt. Carmel, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.1863events.com 10/17/11 Run and Roll for the Dole Duathlon Crystal Lake , 815-455-8000, EMcElroy@ LakesideLegacy.org «è_, LakesideLegacy.org 11/6/11 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon-Romeoville Romeoville, 630-393-2600-ext-3, rtheodore@lifetimefitness. com, indoortri.com 11/13/11 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon-Schaumburg Schaumburg, 630-3932600-ext--3, rtheodore@ lifetimefitness.com, indoortri. com 11/20/11 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon-Algonquin Algonquin, 630-393-2600-ext-3, rtheodore@lifetimefitness. com, indoortri.com 12/10/11

7/30/11 Freeport Lincoln-Douglas 5K Run Freeport, richard.eiler@ freeportschooldistrict.com, rockfordroadrunners.org

Rally for Autism Libertyville, 847-910-2814, rally4autism@ aol.com, rallyforautism.com 8/20/11 3rd Annual Joshua Kurby Charge for Charge 5K Carol Stream, 630-231-3505, Sandy417@hotmail.com,

9/5/11 Schaumburg Shuffle Schaumburg, 847-209-7844, lynnscrim@hotmail.com, www. schaumburgshuffle.com

Mahomet Half Marathon & 5K Mahomet, 217-766-9008, maycrace.home.mchsi.com

5K Labor of Love Downers Grove, 630-810-9797, gasact@ sbcglobal.net, 5KLaborOfLove.

Org

The Champion’s Run 10K Chicago, bganek@ adrenalinesportsmanagement. com, thechampionsrun.com

Naperville Jaycees Fling Mile Naperville, 630-961-4143, flingmile@lastfling.org, lastfling.org

8/6/11 The Eagles Run Mooseheart, 630-677-2991, info@ theEaglesRun.com, theeaglesrun.com/

8/21/11 Lymphona-thon 5K Walk Chicago, 773-868-3010, mail@ chicagovents.com, www. chicagoevents.com

Oak Brook Half Marathon Oak Brook, 708-386-4660, info@oakbrookhalfmarathon. com, oakbrookhalfmarathon. com

The Champion’s Run Chicago, bganek@ adrenalinesportsmanagement. com,

Windrunner 10K Wheaton, 630-978-0667, windrunnerpres@gmail.com, windrunners.org

9/10/11 9.11 Freedom Run Barrington, IL, 847-910-0269, dirk@we-docare.org, www.we-do-care.org

DuPage Trail 12k Wheaton, 847-431-1002, sbush1002@ gmail.com, www. chicagotrailseries.com

8/27/11 DeKalb Corn Classic Sycamore, 815-734-3457, director@dekalbcornclassic. org, dekalbcornclassic.org

Long Grove Heritage 5K Run & 3K Walk Long Grove, IL, 847 793-8662, pleaseSeeWebSite@ RotaryRace.org, www.

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Minooka Summerfest 5K Minooka , 815-467-2151, james. grabowski@minooka.com, minooka.com

CitySolve Urban Race Chicago Chicago, info@ citysolveurbanrace.com, citysolveurbanrace.com

Running With Faith 5K/10K New Lenox, 815-260-4247, LesNoL419@yahoo.com, itsracetime.com

Shorewood Scoot 5K Shorewood, 815-725-7133, richard.matula@provena.org, provena.org/stjoes/scoot

8/28/11 Peapod Half Madness Batavia, 630-306-8604, Sue@ MultisportMadness.com, www. halfmadness.com/default.htm

Thin Mint Sprint Stillman Valley, 815-988-5112, girlscoutsrrv.org

7/31/11 Birthday Dash with the Children«è_s Museum in Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, 708-4236709, Bernadette@cmoaklawn. org, CMOakLawn.org

Blue Hawaiian Bensenville, 630-766-7015, Lpage@ BensenvilleParkDistrict.org, bensenvilleparkdistrict.org Music in Motion 5K Sterling, 815-626-1948, lauffline@ comcast.net, musicinmotion5K. org Bob Leonard 5K Run & WalkA-Thon St. Charles, 630-4185309, info@stcrivercorridor. org, www.stcrivercorridor.org 8/11/11 Elvis is Alive 5K Chicago, 773305-3338, info@ fleetfeetchicago.com, fleetfeetchicago.com 8/13/11

Parkie«è_s Family Fun Run 5K Bolingbrook, 630-783-6651, tfini@bolingbrookparks.org, bolingbrookparks.org

Fall Fitness 5k Carol Stream, 630-784-6100, meghanj@ csparks.org, www.csparks. org/5k 9/11/11 Naperville Trails Half

Bastille Day 5K and 8K July 14, Chicago Celebrate all things France at this annual run that celebrates its 30th anniversary this year in Lincoln Park. A new 8K distance has been added this year, and all runners receive a post-race treat from Swirlz Cupcakes. www.Chicagoevents.com

CALENDAR [ midwest ] Marathon Naperville, info@ allcommunityevents.com, www. allcommunityevents.com Run for Hungry Children«è_ Woodstock Woodstock, 224520-6116, mike.wiersema@ BrightHope.org, runforhungrychildren.org Chicago Half Marathon Chicago, 800-596-5990, info@ chicagohalfmarathon.com, chicagohalfmarathon.com Crystal Lake Half Marathon Crytal Lake, 815-459-0680, info@CrystalLakeParks.org, crystallakeparks.org Fort2Base North Chicago, 312573-1737, beth@fort2base.com, fort2base.com 9/13/11 HOT CHOCOLATE 5k & 15k Group Training Chicago, 773832-1332, info@maxmultisport. com, www.maxmultisport.com/ group-training/runningprograms/ 9/16/11 Rock Cut Coyote 10K Nite Run Rockford, 815-877-8164, larrydswanson69@comcast. net, rockfordroadrunners.org 9/17/11 Rock Cut HOBO Rockford, 815877-8164, larrydswanson69@ comcast.net, rockfordroadrunners.org The Wolf Run Chicago, 773960-4587, doreewisz@yahoo. com, hegewisch.biz 9/18/11 Lake Carroll Triathlon Lake Carroll, bganek@ adrenalinesportsmanagement. com, Community Bank Makin«è_ Tracks 5K Run/Walk River Forest, 708-366-6660, kscherrer@rfparks.com, rfparks.com Chase the Bear Glenview Run Glenview, 847-657-9977, info@chasethebear.com, chasethebear.com Ready to Run Chicago,

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Shoreline Classic Decatur, 217-412-6477, btb38@comcast. net, shorelineclassic.com

9/25/11 On Your Marks 5K Downers Grove «è_, 630-852-0832, apuccillo@dgchristian.org, onyourmarks5k.org

9/23/11 MHR 5K Raider Run Evergreen Park, 5krun@mhraa.com, mhraa.com

Lake Zurich Alpine Races Lake Zurich, 847-567-1871, brianfoss@comcast.net, alpinerunners.com

9/24/11 Run for the Mind Wheaton, 630-752-0066, e.olson@ namidupage.org, namidupage. org

One Small Voice Foundation 5K run/wak Elmhurst, 630842-6008, trickydw@ sbcglobal.net, onesmallvoicefoundation.org

Sunset Shuffle 5K Bloomingdale, IL, (630) 5293650, josh@ bloomingdaleparks.org, www. bloomingdaleparks.org/ Programs/Special-Events/5k. htm

Run to Read Schaumburg, 847357-5028, TerriMcHugh@sd54. org, sd54.org/SD54/runtoread. htm

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Celebration of Life 10K Run, 5K Run Winthrop Harbor, 888988-8047, sseeo.org Chicago 1 mile at Navy Pier Chicago, allcommunityevents. com

Wild Wild Wilderness Danville, 217-446-5760, krr@ kennekuk.com, kennekuk.com 9/26/11 Race for the Cure«è_ Lombard Lombard, 773-4440061, info@komenchicago.org, komenchicago.org

Fall Classic Trail Run Caledonia, 815-544-0879, nlyarger@yahoo.com, rockfordroadrunners.org

10/1/11 AIDS Run & Walk Chicago Chicago, 773-868-3010, mail@ chicagoevents.com, www. aidsrunwalk.org

Komen Chicago Race for the Cure Chicago, 773-444-0061, info@komenchicago.org, komenchicago.org

Cornfest 5K and 2 mile walk Morris, 815-942-2932, lhall@ morrishospital.org, morrishospital.org

Melvin J Fisher Hills and Hollows Half Marathon Valmeyer, hillsandhollows.org

Harvest Hustle 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Geneva, 630-232-4542, mcontreras@ genevaparks.com, genevaparks.com

Midtown 5K Run & Walk Palatine, 847-991-4646, robyn. kove@midtown.com, signmeup. com/73894 Saint Xavier University 12th Annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk Evergreen Park, 773-298-3778, kjos@sxu.edu, sxu.edu Highland Park 112 Foundation Fun(d) Run & Family Walk Highland Park, 847-471-8120, jjschott@ ameritech.net, www.112foundation.com/index. php?option=com_content&view =article&id=68&Itemid=72

O.E.F. Jane Addams Trail Run 5K Orangeville, 815-789-3395, cbell3@aeroinc.net, rockfordroadrunners.org Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Cross Country Invitational Chicago, 773-508-2582, rwemple@luc.edu, loyolaramblers.com 10/2/11 City of Hope - Walk for Hope Glenview , 773-868-3010, mail@ chicagoevents.com, www. chicagoevents.com

Heritage Classic Wheeling, 847-465-2937, mwehby@ wheelingparkdistrict.com, www.wheelingparkdistrict.com Bucktown 5K Chicago, info@ ramracing.org, ramracing.org Fit for Life 5K walk/run Crystal Lake, 815-455-8551, nlewis@mchenry.edu , mchenry.edu/FitnessCenter/ Index.asp Histio Heroes 5K Batavia, 773343-7660, histioheroes@yahoo. com, histioheroes5k.com 10/8/11 Prairie State Marathon and Half Marathon Libertyville, 847-344-0861, pstaryk@ allcommunityevents.com, allcommunityevents.com 10/15/11 Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase Lake Bluff, 847-5999700, bsirich@comcast.net, lb65.org Pumpkins in the Park 5K Chicago, 773-305-3338, info@ fleetfeetchicago.com, fleetfeetchicago.com Run the Beat 5K Morris, 815252-8142, morrispolice.org/ olympics/index.htm 10/16/11 Harvest Run Lake Forest, 847615-3276, lfanet.org/ harvestinghope Northwest Passage 5K Rockford, 608-365-2261, rockfordroadrunners.org Pumpkin Stampede 5K Crystal Lake, 815-459-6454, pumpkinstampede@ andrealynn.org , pumpkinstampede.com 10/17/11 This Run«è_s for Jack Glen Ellyn, 630-545-9666, sharon@ jacksfund.org, jacksfund.org 10/22/11 International Chiefs of Police 5k Run To Remember Chicago, r2remember@gmail. com, www.cpdmemorial.org/ run

Fleet Feet Women’s 5K and 10K July 17, Chicago The largest women’s only run in the Midwest will take runners along the Lakefront at Montrose Harbor. A kid’s race for boys and girls under 12 will follow the women’s race. www.Fleetfeetchicago.com

CALENDAR [ midwest ] Des Plaines River Trail Races Vernon Hills, 847 476 5645, ekelly32@gmail.com, desplainesrivertrailraces.com/ Roar and Run for Fun” Hickory Hills Lions Club 5K” Hickory Hills, 708-430-2210, hickoryhillslions@gmail.com , e-clubhouse.org/sites/ hickoryhills Go Go Green 5K run/walk Chicago, 773-755-5148, prudolph@naturemuseum.org, naturemuseum.org 10/23/11 World’s Largest Corn Maze Run Spring Grove, info@ allcommunityevents.com, www. allcommunityevents.com Frank Lloyd Wright Races Oak Park, 708-383-0002, flwraces@oakparkparks.com, flwraces.com Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox, 815-4850001, golson@ aolplanktrailbank.com, oldplanktrailbank.com World’s Largest Corn Maze Run 5K Spring Grove, 847-3440861, pstaryk@ allcommunityevents.com, allcommunityevents.com 10/29/11 Halloween Hustle 5k Palatine, 847-829-4536, events@ adrenalinesportsmanagement. com, www.halloween5k.com Rockford Wildcats Youth X-C Meet & Adult Open Rockford, minakebe@gmail.com, www. wildcats.rockriver.net Trail Challenge 8k Palatine, 847-431-1002, sbush1002@ gmail.com, www. chicagotrailseries.com Carrera de los Muertos Race for the Dead” 5K” Chicago, 312-432-6301, cjaramillo@ unocharterschools.org, raceofthedead.com 10/30/11 Allerton Park Trail Run

Event Spot Light 88 Competitor July 2011

Monticello, secondwindrunningclub.org Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Sycamore, 815-895-3456, rtreml@sycamorechamber. com, sycamorechamber.com Trick or Treat Trot 5K & 10K Run & Walk Chicago, 773-4042372, caprievents.com 11/5/11 Cantigny Veterans Day Wheaton, 630-260-8168, info@ cantigny.org, cantignypark.com Hot Chocolate Run 15K and 5K Chicago, info@ramracing. org, ramracing.org 11/12/11 Charleston Challenge 4x40 Relay Charleston, 217-3456897, RecSup@co.coles.il.us, charlestonchallengeduathlon. com Gobbler Hobbler Montgomery, 630-554-4425, kvest@ oswegolandpd.org, oswegolandparkdistrict.org New Balance Girls on the Run-Chicago Fall 5K Bridgeview, 773-342-1250, skrishnan@gotrchicago.org, gotrchicago.org 11/13/11 Redeye 8K Joliet, 815-741-7275 x-206, dgale@jolietpark.org, www.jolietpark.org 11/18/11 Go Girl Gala Chicago, 773-3421250, jhenry@gotrchicago.org, gotrchicago.org/gala 11/19/11 17th Annual Turkey Trot Race Orland Hills, 708-3497211, g.e.bilina@att.net, orlandhills.org Rockford Jingle Bell 5K Run/ Walk Freeport, jinglebellfreeport.com Waterman Lions Gobbler Gallop Waterman, 815-7515760, gobblergallop@live.com, runpacers.com/Gobbler5k.htm 11/20/11 Lincolnwood Turkey Trot

Lincolnwood, 847-677-9740, jspringer@lwd.org, lincolnwoodil.org

Midlothian, jbravo2164@yahoo. com,

Pilgrim Pacer 5K run/walk LaGrange, 630-887-7838, Daemicke@mpscpa.com, lagrangerotary.org

Schaumburg Half Marathon Turkey Trot Schaumburg, 847344-0861, pstaryk@ allcommunityevents.com, allcommunityevents.com

11/24/11 Long Grove Turkey Trot Long Grove, 847-344-0861, info@ allcommunityevents.com, www. allcommunityevents.com

12/3/11 Santa Hustle 5K - Chicago Chicago, bganek@ adrenalinesportsmanagement. com,

Bonfield Express 5K Downers Grove, 630-795-8473, bonfieldexpress.com

Snowflake Shuffle Geneva, 630-232-1070, mbarfuss@ tricityfamilyservices.org, tricityfamilyservices.org

Chicago Turkey Trot Chicago, 773-404-2372, caprievents.com Edison Park Turkey Trot Chicago, 773--774-4001, office@ uecatering.com, epturkeytrot. com

12/4/11 Cross Country Challenge Gilberts, 773-878-3838, jimbrimm.jba.events@att.net, crosscountrychallenge. wordpress.com

Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot Gurnee, 847-5997000, jimc@police.gurnee.il.us, gurneeturkeytrot.org

12/11/11 Rudolph Ramble 8K Run & Walk Chicago, 773-404-2372, caprievents.com

Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot Naperville, 630357-2729, billmcmanus82@ hotmail.com, napervilleturkeytrot.com

INDIANA

North Shore Turkey Trot Highland Park, info@ramracing. org, ramracing.org Oglesby Turkey Trot Oglesby, 815-223-7922, TT@ starvedrockrunners.org, starvedrockrunners.org Poultry Predictor Joliet, 630285-4087, daverun@aol.com, psrr.org RRR Turkey Trot Rockford, rockfordroadrunners.org The Fox and The Turkey Batavia, 630-879-6924, frtr.org 11/25/11 St. Pat’s 26th Annual Turkey Trot Chicago, 773-307-0033, theroadtoboston@rcn.com, theroadtoboston.info 11/26/11 Feet for Food - No Child Should Go Hungry 5K

Cycling

7/3/11 Kenda DINO Mountain Bike Series - North Vernon North Vernon, 317-336-7553, Brian11@ DINOseries.com, www.

DINOseries.com/mtb 7/12/11 Rainstorm Richmond, 812-3338176, triri@triri.org, triri.org 7/17/11 Ride Across Indiana (RAIN) Terrehaute, 812-332-6028, rain@rainride.org, rainride.org 7/25/11 DINO Mountain Bike Series: Versailles State Park Versailles, 317-336-7553, brian09@dinoseries.com, dinoseries.com 8/14/11 Kenda DINO Mountain Bike Series - Logansport Logansport, 317-336-7553, Brian11@DINOseries.com, www.DINOseries.com/mtb 8/28/11

Kenda DINO Mountain Bike Series - Town Run Indianapolis, 317-336-7553, Brian11@DINOseries.com, www.DINOseries.com/mtb Wabash River Ride West Lafayette, 765-491-7449, ashirsch@mac.com, wrcc-in. org 9/10/11 24 Hours of DINO Versailles, 317-336-7553, Brian11@ DINOseries.com, www.

DINOseries.com/24 9/12/11 September Escapade TRIRI (Touring Ride in Rural Indiana) Columbus, triri.org 9/18/11 2 Rivers on 2 Wheels Logansport, 2riverson2wheels. org 10/15/11 Hilly Hundred Weekend Ellettsville, 317-767-7765, skiphiggins@comcast.net, hillyhundred.org

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/25/11 Honest Abe Trail Run Lincoln City, 423-580-7868, bwendholt@hotmail.com , www.HonestAbeTrailRun.com 10/2/11 Eagle Creek Trail Marathon Indianapolis, 317-402-1951, mjourdan@ planetadventurerace.com , www.planetadventurerace.com Heritage Trail Marathon Battle Ground, mjourdan@ planetadventurerace.com , www.planetadventurerace.com 10/15/11 Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon Indianapolis, 317-826-1670, RD@ IndianapolisMarathon.com , www.IndianapolisMarathon. com/ 11/5/11 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon Indianapolis, 317-

733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com , www.monumentalmarathon. com 11/12/11 Veterans Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Columbia City, 260-244-4408, garylbird@earthlink.net , www. veteransmarathon.com 12/3/11 Tecumseh Trail Marathon Nashville, 317-336-7553, Brian11@DINOseries.com, www.DINOseries.com/ marathon

Multisport 7/9/11 Ironman 70.3 Muncie (formerly the Muncie Endurathon Muncie, muncie70.3@ironman.com, ironmanmuncie.com 7/16/11 KPC Triathlon for Newspaper in Education Kendallville, 260-347-0400x161, viw@kpcnews.net, kpctriathlon.com The Summit Lake Triathlon New Castle, stomboni@comcast.net, Munciemultisport.com 7/23/11 XTERRA DINO Triathlon Versailles Versailles, 317-3367553, Brian11@DINOseries. com, www.DINOseries.com/tri Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series II Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro.com 8/6/11 Columbus Challenge Sprint Columbus, 812348-4558-ext-20, jennifer@ foundationforyouth.com, foundationforyouth.com/ triathlon 8/7/11 Tri Indy Indianapolis, 317733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro.com 8/13/11 XTERRA DINO Triathlon Logansport Logansport, 317-

Great Urban Race July 23, Chicago This wild urban adventure competition features teams attempting to solve 12 clues that take them throughout the city while completing mental and physical challenges. www.Greaturbanrace.com

CALENDAR [ midwest ] 336-7553, Brian11@DINOseries. com, www.DINOseries.com/tri Muncie August Triathlon Selma, stomboni@comcast. net, Munciemultisport.com YMCA Spirit Mind Body Triathlon Boonville, 812401-9622, schwentker@ ymca.evansville.net, evansvilleymcatriathlon.org 8/20/11 Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series III Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro.com 8/27/11 Go Girl Triathlon Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy. rr.com, tuxbro.com 9/3/11 T3 MultiSport/Muncie Labor Day Weekend Triathlon Selma, stomboni@comcast. net, Munciemultisport.com 9/18/11 Fishers Area Sprint Triathlon Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com 9/25/11 Tri the Creek South Bend, 231546-2229, info@3disciplines. com, www.3disciplines.com 10/1/11 Powerman Muncie Mideast Region Duathlon Championship Muncie, stomboni@comcast.net, Munciemultisport.com

Running 7/2/11 STooPiD Run North Vernon, 317-336-7553, Brian11@ DINOseries.com, www. stoopidrun.com 7/4/11 CarmelFest Freedom Carmel, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy. rr.com, tuxbro.com 7/23/11 Buckley 5 Miler Lowell, 219696-1570, hbomb11@hotmail. com,

Event Spot Light 90 Competitor July 2011

7/30/11 Call Me AL 5K Zionville, 317733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro.com 8/6/11 Heather Hills FunFest 5k Indianapolis, 317-894-7474, Brian11@DINOseries.com, www.heatherhills.org Personal Best 5 Mile Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com 8/13/11 Race Against Domestic Violence Indianapolis, 317733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro.com 8/27/11 Qdoba DINO Trail Run - Town Run Indianapolis, 317-3367553, Brian11@DINOseries. com, www.DINOseries.com/run

317-336-7553, Brian11@ DINOseries.com, www.

DINOseries.com/run

Bloomington, brian09@ dinoseries.com, dinoseries. com

Spotlight on Nursing Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com

12/11/11 Jingle Bell Run«è_ Indianapolis Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy. rr.com, tuxbro.com

10/22/11 Race for All Races Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com 10/28/11 Run Like Hell Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy. rr.com, tuxbro.com 10/29/11 Pleasant Run Run Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com

9/4/11 The Ripple Effect Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com

11/5/11 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Indianapolis, 317-440-4034, monumentalmarathon@gmail. com, monumentalmarathon. com

9/17/11 Dick Lugar Run/Walk Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com

11/12/11 Qdoba DINO Trail Run - Ft Harrison Indianapolis, 317336-7553, Brian11@DINOseries. com, www.DINOseries.com/run

9/24/11 4th Annual Fort4Fitness Half Marathon, 10K, 4 Mile Run/Walk Fort Wayne, race@Fort4Fitness.org, www.

Fort4Fitness.org

11/13/11 13.1 Valpo Valparaiso, thtiming.com

Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com 9/25/11 Beyond the Badge Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com 10/1/11 Get Dirty Off-Road Race Evansville, 812-589-9982, bussshboy@aol.com , 10/8/11 Qdoba DINO Trail Run SouthWestway Indianapolis,

11/19/11 Outback Scramble Indianapolis, 317-733-3300, tuxbro@indy.rr.com, tuxbro. com 11/24/11 Drumstick Dash Broad Ripple Area, 317-733-3300, tuxbro.com Galloping Gobbler 4 Miler Fort Wayne, 260-436-4824, mitchvharper@gmail.com, fortwaynegobbler.com Valparaiso Turkey Trot Valparaiso, 219-462-8605, todd@thtiming.com, thtiming. com 12/3/11 Tecumseh Trail Marathon

12/17/11 Santa Hustle 5K - Indy Indianapolis, bganek@ adrenalinesportsmanagement. com,

IOWA Cycling

8/28/11 Urban Assault Ride Des Moines, 303-408-0747, josh@ adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com

Marathon/Half Marathon

9/3/11 2011 Hy-Vee West Des De Moines IronKids Series presented by Dole West Des Moines, info@ironkids.com, ironkids.com

10/8/11 14th Annual Panther Pacers Homecoming 5K 2011 Cedar Falls, homecoming5k@ pantherpacers.com, pantherpacers.com

9/17/11 2011 Hy-Vee IronKids National Championship presented by Dole Glenwood, info@ironkids.com, ironkids. com

Free to Breathe Central Iowa 5K Fun Run/Walk, 1-Mile Walk West Des Moines, 515-556-6197, centraliaftb@ hotmail.com, participate. freetobreathe.org

9/24/11 Peregrine Charities 2011 Kid’s Triathlon Waterloo, 319-553-2118, info@ peregrinecharities.org, tri. peregrinecharities.org

10/15/11 Mellon Sisters Race Against Violence 5K Dubuque, DDCADV. org

9/25/11 Peregrine Charities 2011 Triathlon Waterloo, 319-5532118, info@peregrinecharities. org, tri.peregrinecharities.org

7/16/11 University of Okoboji Marathon and Half Marathon Okoboji, 712-3382424, sales@threesons.com, www.threesons.com

Running

9/3/11 Seawall to Seawall Run, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K Clear Lake, info@seawalltoseawall.com, seawalltoseawall.com

9/10/11 Clinton Half Marathon Clinton, 563-242-0223, clintonhalfmarathon@hotmail. com, clintonhalfmarathon.com

10/15/11 The 2011 Sioux City Sports Commission Marathon Sioux City, mlewon@cableone.net, siouxlandmarathon.com

Annual Breakfast Walk Glenwood, 712-322-2797, bs1preznfwt@aol.com,

10/30/11 2011 Council Bluffs Half Marathon Council Bluffs, councilbluffshm.com

Multisport 7/16/11 Lake Geode Challenge Triathlon Danville, racedirector@ lakegeodechallenge.com, lakegeodechallenge.com 8/21/11 Pigman Long Course Triathlon Palo, 319-3730741, john@pigmantri.com, pigmantri.com/

7/23/11 Quad Cities Times Bix 7 Davenport, bix7@bix7.com, bix7.com

9/17/11 Indianola Hike & Bike Walk Indianola, 515-277-3653, susanp221@msn.com, ava.org 9/18/11 Remembrance Run Polk City, 515-473-0282, iowarememberancerun@gmail. com, iowaremembrancerun. com 10/1/11 Dubuque Jaycees Chili Trot Dubuque, 563-583-5555, dubuquejaycees.org Des Moines Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run/Wlk West Des Moines, 952-426-6521, getyourrearingear.com

10/22/11 Muddy Monster Cross Country Run Cedar Rapids, 319-329-5456, info@muddymonster.com, muddymonster.com

KANSAS Cycling

9/17/11 Bike MS: Kansas City Ride Olathe, 913-432-3926, midamericachapter@nmss.org, nationalmssociety.org

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/11/11 Patriots’ Run/Marathon Olathe, 913-339-6767, patriotsrun.us 9/25/11 Bob Ardrey Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Salina, 785820-9338, chumphrey8966@ hotmail.com, salinamarathon. com Salt City Run For The Rocks” Half Marathon” Hutchinson, 620-665-7171, abuoy@ bgchutch.com, 10/9/11 Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon Wichita, 316-2656236, roger@wichitasports. com , www.prairiefiremarathon. com

Running 9/3/11

Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 July 23, Darien, Ill. This challenging 10-mile race at the Waterfall Glen begins with a crosscountry style start, and most of the course is on the crushed limestone trails in the park. www.Xtreme10race.com

CALENDAR [ midwest ] 6th Annual North Shore Trail Run Lawrence, 785-887-6745, greg_burger@yahoo.com, psychowyco.com 9/17/11 The 5th Annual Paulina Cooper Dot-to-Dot 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk Overland Park, 913-897-1100, info@ dottodotrun.org, dottodotrun. org

woodnwave.com, woodnwave. com

gmail.com, turkeytrotky.com

Marathon/Half Marathon

Cycling

9/10/11 Bowling Green Half Marathon Bowling Green, 812-841-6523, david. mason@rapidrunning.com, rapidrunning.com

9/18/11 Florence Crittenton: One Step One Girl 5K Topeka, 785-233-0516, erinwh@flocritkansas.org, flocritkansas.org

10/16/11 Louisville Marathon and Half Marathon Louisville , 502-550-9553 , todd@ headfirstperformance.com, headfirstperformance.com

United Way Back It Up Trail Race Milford, extremekansas@yahoo.com, adventureracekansas.com

10/23/11 Iron Horse Half Marathon Midway, info@ ironhorsehalfmarathon.com, ironhorsehalfmarathon.com

9/24/11 Joggin’ for the Noggin’ Atchison, jogginforthenoggin. org/ Winged Foot Fast 5K Run/ Walk Topeka , 785-862-3303, combatairmuseum.org/ fundraising/wingedfoot.html 9/25/11 Free To Breathe Kansas City Lung Cancer 5K Leawood, 608-316-3786, freetobreathe@ nationallungcancer partnership.org, nationallungcancer partnership.org

KENTUCKY Cycling

9/10/11 Urban Bike Adventure Louisville , info@ urbanbikeadventure.com, urbanbikeadventure.com 9/17/11 Misaligned Minds 100 Bicycle Tour Paducah, 270442-0751, bikeworldky.com The 2011 Elizabethtown Share The Road Bicycle Tour Elizabethtown, 502-641-2349, ckwheelmen.org 9/24/11 12 Hours Of The Canal Loop Grand Rivers, info@

Event Spot Light 92 Competitor July 2011

10/30/11 Home Run 1/2 Marathon Louisville Louisville , 502-2666526, info@jamactive.com, homerunmarathon.com 12/17/11 Otter Creek Trail Marathon Brandenburg, 502-550-9553, todd@headfirstperformance. com, headfirstperformance. com

Multisport 9/4/11 Susan Bradley-Cox Tri For Sight Triathlon/Duathlon Lexington, 859-475-3313, racedirector@triforsight.com, triforsight.com 9/17/11 Bad to the Bone Duathlon Union, badtothebonerace.com

Running 9/3/11 Pioneer Run 5K Run/Walk 2011 Louisville , 502-386-1502, rivercityraces.com 9/11/11 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run Radcliff, 718-9871931, tunneltotowersrun.org 11/25/11 Turkey Trot 5K Henderson, 270-860-4408, turkeytrot.ky@

MICHIGAN 7/17/11 Michigander Bicycle Tour Big Rapids, michigander@ michigantrails.org, michigantrails.org 9/3/11 Midwest Tandem Rally Ann Arbor, mtr2011.org 9/26/11 Apple Cider Century Three Oaks, 888-877-2068, applecidercentury.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/24/11 Carrollton Education Foundation Carrollton Festival of Races Carrollton, 989-399-8860, cdouglas@ carrollton.k12.mi.us , www. carrollton.k12.mi.us 7/30/11 Grand Island Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Munising, 715-701-0360, info@ greatlakesendurance.com , www.greatlakesendurance.com 8/20/11 Fallsburg Marathon and Half Marathon and Half Marathon Lowell, 616-2602669, CoachDroski@aim.com , www.fallsburghalf.8k.com 8/27/11 North Country Trail Run and Half Marathon Manistee, 888780-3005, info@mirunning. com , northcountrytrailrun. mirunning.com 9/3/11 Beaver Island Marathon Beaver Island, 248-446-1315, ron@goodboyevents.org, www. goodboyevents.com 9/10/11 Running Fit Run WoodStock Marathon and Ultra Pinckney, 734-929-9027, events@runningfit.com , www. runwoodstock.com 10/9/11

Wild Life Marathon Concord, 517-917-0670, director@ wildlifemarathon.org , www. wildlifemarathon.org 10/16/11 Grand Rapids Marathon and Half Marathon Grand Rapids, 616-293-3145, cooladventures@aol.com , www.grandrapidsmarathon. com Detroit Free Press Marathon Detroit, 313-222-6676, marathon@freepress.com , www.freepmarathon.com

Multisport 7/2/11 Mark Mellon Memorial Triathlon Gaylord, 757-7247224, dsmithaction@hotmail. com, markmellontri.com 7/10/11 Inter-Rockin Tri/Du Interlochen, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Columbia Muddy Buddy Detroit Shelby Township, 1-800-311-1255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com Ann Arbor Triathlon/ Duathlon Ann Arbor, 419-8292398, jdjp@eliteendeavors. com, eliteendeavors.com 7/16/11 Superkids Try Hartland Hartland, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 7/17/11 Tri for Life Otter Lake, 231-5462229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com SheROX Triathlon - Detroit, MI Detroit, barb@phillytri. com, www.sheroxtri.com 7/23/11 Sister Lake Triathlon Sister Lakes, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 7/24/11 Mackinaw Multi-Sport

Mackinaw City, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 7/30/11 Lumberman Triathlons Cadillac, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, 3disciplines.com 7/31/11 Craig Greenfield Memorial Triathlon Clarkston, 231-5462229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 8/7/11 Lansing Legislator Lansing, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Trek Women Triathlon Series_ÑÓHowell Howell, 877-221-9665 , info@ trekwomenstriathlonseries. com, www.xxtramile.com 8/13/11 Sanford & Sun Triathlon Sanford, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 8/14/11 Petoskey Tri/Du Petoskey, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Battle of Waterloo Grass Lake, info@epicraces. com, epicraces.com/ battleofwaterloo.htm Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon Benton Harbor, 773404-2372, info@caprievents. com, ironmansteelhead.com 8/20/11 Three Rivers Triathlon/ Duathlon Three Rivers, aquamantriusa@yahoo.com, aquamantri.com Zukey Lake Tri at the Tavern Pinckney, 734-678-5045, info@ epicraces.com, epicraces.com 8/21/11 Port Huron International Triathlons & Duathlon Port Huron, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com

Ludington Tri/Du Ludington, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Island Lake Triathlon Series Brighton, theelementevents. com 8/27/11 A Girls Best Friend Tri Kalamazoo, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 8/28/11 Tri (Autumn Colors) Holly, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Swim to the Moon Open Water Swim Pinckney, info@ epicraces.com, epicraces.com/ swimtothemoon.htm 9/4/11 Barefoot Triathlon Traverse City, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 9/8/11 Island Lake Triathlon, Fall Brighton, 734-845-7559, jim@elementevents.com, elementevents.com 9/10/11 3D Festival of Races East Tawas, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon East Grand Rapids, 616-949-1750, sperry@eastgr. org, eastgr.org 9/18/11 Michigan’s Triathlon/ Duathlon Championships Shelby Twp, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com Michigan’s Triathlon/ Duathlon Championships Shelby Twp, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, 3disciplines.com 9/24/11 Du North Off-Road Duathlon Manistee, 616-261-9706, s.webster@stridersrun.com,

Chicago’s South Shore Multisport Festival July 30, Chicago Choose from several sprint-distance races held at 63rd Street Beach. Following the adult races, the Tri Masters Invitational Kids Triathlon for children age 7 to 14 will take to the course. www.southshoretri.com

CALENDAR [ midwest ] stridersrun.com

Running 7/2/11 2011 Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek 5K Run/ Walk/Roll Grandville, dbostian@live.com, www. visserfamilybuckcreekrun.com/ 7/4/11 Hanover Firecracker 5 Mile Run/5K Walk Hanover, 517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com Sparkler 5K Luna Pier, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 7/9/11 Duo at the Ledge Half Marathon and 5K St. Grand Ledge, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com Lakeshore Miracle Run Holland , 616-392-2282, vkavanaugh@gazellesports. com «è_«è_, gazellesports.com 7/10/11 Aid Lansing 5K Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 7/16/11 Farmington Founders Festival Farmington, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 35th Annual Alpenfest Run Gaylord, Mi, 231-546-2229, info@3disciplines.com, www.3disciplines.com 7/17/11 Meridian Plumbing’s Fight Hunger 5K Lansing, 517702-0226-, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

5K Coldwater, 517-7020226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 7/31/11 Hall of Fame Run 5K/10K Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 8/6/11 Come to the River 5K Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com Mint City 10 Miler St. Johns, mint10@mintcity10miler.com, mintcity10miler.com 8/12/11 2011 Fred Meijer White Pine Trail 200 Mile Relay Grand Rapids, dbostian@live.com, www. fredmeijerwhitepinetrail200. com/ 8/13/11 BWL Hometown Power 5K Lansing, runningfoundation. com Run Thru Hell Hell, runningfoundation.com Tahqua Trail Run Paradise, 715-460-0426, jcrumbaugh@charter.net, greatlakesendurance.com 8/14/11 Camino of St. James 8K Run and 5K Walk Mason, runningfoundation.com 8/20/11 Grand Woods 5K Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com Strides for Health 5K Allegan, 269-673-5431, stridesforhealth@aghosp.com, aghosp.org

517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

sherriek@harderwyk.com, park2parkrace.com

The Naked Foot 5K Grand Rapids, info@thenakedfoot5k. com, www.thenakedfoot5k.com

9/25/11 White Pine Academy 5K Leslie, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

9/3/11 Labor Day 30K Festival of Events Milford, 248-685-7580, racedirector@laborday30K. com, laborday30K.com Run Like The Wind Westland, 517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 9/10/11 Mackinac Island 8 Mile Road Race Mackinac Island, 810-487-0954, johncgault2@ aol.com, runmackinac.com Run for Your Heart Saginaw, 989-754-3368, jamielewis@ mcvi.com , mcvifoundation.org Run Woodstock Pinckney, 734-929-9027, events@ runningfit.com, runwoodstock. com 9/11/11 St. Mary Mercy 5K for Cancer Lansing, 517-7020226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 9/17/11 Oh These Irish Hills 5K Tipton, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 9/18/11 The Bridge Run Grand Rapids, 616-262-4124, marketing@ rungr.com, rungr.com Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo 5K and 10K Detroit, 248-4461315, ron@goodboyevents.org , goodboyevents.org

7/30/11 Leslie 5K Family Run/Walk Leslie, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

8/27/11 Crim Festival of Races Flint, 810-235-3396, laguirre@crim. org, crim.org

9/24/11 Dances with Dirt Hell Hell, 734-929-9027, events@runningfit.com, danceswithdirt.com

Pregnancy Services Race 4 Life 5K Lansing, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

Somerset Stamped Somerset Center, somerset-run@ earthlink.net, somerset-run. com

Happy Heart Run 5K Coldwater, 517-7020226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

Run for an Instrumental Lifelong Experience

8/28/11 Charyl’s Run2BFit Kensington,

Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K Holland, 616-399-9190,

Event Spot Light 94 Competitor July 2011

10/1/11 Oakwood Red October Run Wayne, 313-586-5486, cynthia. cook@oakwood.org, oakwood. org/redoctoberrun 10/2/11 Farmington Fall Classic 5k Farmingon Hills, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

10/30/11 Run Thru Hell on Halloween Eve Hell, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 11/5/11 Strong Body, Strong Mind 5K Southfield, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com 11/19/11 The Grand Finale 5K CrossCountry Race Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

Races Walker, 218-547-4157, wacc@arvig.net , www. walkernorthcountrymarathon. com 10/2/11 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Minneapolis, 763287-3888, info@mtcmarathon. org , www.mtcmarathon.org 10/22/11 Mankato Marathon and Half Marathon Mankato, www. mankatomarathon.com

Multisport

The Brooksie Way Half Marathon Oakland County, 810-235-3397, dkiertzner@flint. org, thebrooksieway.com

11/24/11 1st Source Bank/ Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgivings Day Run Niles, 269-683-1552, bret.hendrie@ nb-ymca.com, nb-ymca.com

7/2/11 Open Water Swim Clinic Minneapolis, 612-805-1160, lea@triplethreattough.com, www.active.com/triathlon/ minneapolis-mn/open-waterswim-clinic-2011

10/4/11 Striders Power of Run 5K Walker, 616-261-9706, s.webster@stridersrun.com, stridersrun.com

Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Ann Arbor, 248-437-4524, sharon@ goodboyevents.org, goodboyevents.com

7/9/11 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Minneapolis, www.ltftriathlon. com

10/8/11 Fall Colors Bridge Race Mackinaw City, mackinawcity. com

Gobble Wobble Grand Rapids, 616-940-9888-, twebster@gazellesports.com , gazellesports.com

Halloween 5K for JA Lansing, jamidmichigan.org

Lansing Turkeyman Trot Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

7/24/11 Chisago Lakes Half Iron/ Sprint Chisago City, 800-4298044, midwestsportsevents. com

12/10/11 Jingle Bell Women’s 5K Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

7/26/11 Minnesota Border to Border Triathlon Luverne, mnb2b.org

10/9/11 Green Space 5K Mason, 517-702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com Race for Ralya Haslett, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

MINNESOTA Cycling

10/16/11 East Lansing Pumpkin Trot East Lansing, 517702-0226, blockc@lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

7/31/11 Urban Assault Ride Minneapolis, 303-408-0747, josh@adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com

10/22/11 Mackinac Island Great Turtle Half Marathon Mackinac Island, 810-4870954, johncgault2@aol.com, gaultracemanagement.com

8/20/11 Race Across America Cycling Challenge Minneapolis, (303) 442-7223, rick@raceacrossamerica.org, www.raceacrossamerica.org

10/23/11 Road to the Broad 5K East Lansing, 517-702-0226, blockc@ lcc.edu, runningfoundation.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/17/11 Walker/North Country

Graniteman Triathlon St. Cloud, 320-251-3416, northcrestgym.com

8/6/11 Root Beer Kids Triathlon Duluth, 218-341-4166, info@ brewhousetriathlon.com, brewhousetriathlon.com 8/7/11 Brewhouse Triathlon Duluth, 218-341-4166, info@ brewhousetriathlon.com , brewhousetriathlon.com 8/20/11 Minnesota BackwardsMan Triathlon Duluth, 218-341-4166, info@ brewhousetriathlon.com, brewhousetriathlon.com 9/10/11 Oyster Urban Adventure

Robbie Ventura’s Gran Fondo July 31, Blue Mounds, Wis. A gran fondo, “big ride” in Italian, is a mass-participation ride—not a race—that brings cyclists of all abilities together for a ride. The 22.89-mile loop course— choose from one to five laps—was designed for the 2016 Chicago Olympic bid. The event includes an expo and post-race party, and the ride benefits the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. www.chicagoevents.com

CALENDAR [ midwest ] Race Minneapolis, 877-3282783, info@tppevents.com, www.OysterRacingSeries.com 9/11/11 Square Lake Triathlon Stillwater, 651-428-9697, vacationsports.com/ squarelaketri.html 9/25/11 Iron Girl Bloomington Womens Duathlon Bloomington, 813-8684747, info@irongirl.com, www.irongirl.com/Events/ Bloomington.htm

Running 8/19/11 Ragnar Relay Great River Winona to Minneapolis, info@ragnarrelay.com, www.ragnarrelay.com/race/ greatriver 8/20/11 The Naked Foot 5K Minneapolis, info@ thenakedfoot5k.com, www. thenakedfoot5k.com 8/27/11 Duluth Trail Festival Duluth, info@EventsForThePeople.com, DuluthTrailFest.com 8/28/11 Columbia Muddy Buddy Minneapolis Minneapolis, 1-800-311-1255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com 9/10/11 The Original Mud Run Minneapolis, info@ theoriginalmudrun.com, www. theoriginalmudrun.com/

MISSOURI Cycling

8/14/11 Urban Assault Ride St. Louis, 303-408-0747, josh@ adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com

allen@kirksvillemarathon.com , www.kirksvillemarathon.com

5923, info@madcoedc.org , themadisonmarathon.com

9/5/11 Heart of America Marathon Columbia, 573-445-2684, www. heartofamericamarathon.com

8/6/11 Grizzly Marathon and Half Marathon Choteau, 406-466-3333, director@ grizzlymarathon.com , www. grizzlymarathon.com

9/10/11 Roots N Blues N BBQ Half Marathon Columbia, info@ ultramaxtri.com, races. ultramaxtri.com/2011/roots-nblues-half/ 10/9/11 Run Mother Road Marathon and Half-Marathon Joplin, 407-599-0568, info@usrahm. com , runmotherroadmarathon. com 10/15/11 Kansas City Marathon Kansas City, 816-474-4652, racedirector@kcmarathon.org , www.waddellandreedkansas citymarathon.org 10/23/11 Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Marathon and Half Marathon St. Louis, www. runrocknroll.com

9/11/11 Two Bear Marathon Whitefish, 406-862-2444, pairadox@centurytel.net , www.twobearmarathon.org

OHIO

Marathon/Half Marathon

9/25/11 Omaha Marathon Omaha, 402-630-2282, info@ omahamarathon.com , www. omahamarathon.com

Multisport

9/3/11 Make-A-Wish 5K and 10K Omaha, christopherbehrens@ creighton.edu, medicine. creighton.edu/portal/ makeawish/index.html

Running

9/5/11 Running To Cure Breast Cancer North Platte, 308-5201986, rtcbc.com

Marathon/Half Marathon

7/10/11 Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon Missoula, 406-214-7140, racedirector@ missoulamarathon.org , www. missoulamarathon.org

9/10/11 Patriot’s Day 10K Run Syracuse, info@ vfwpost5547midcountypost. com, vfwpost5547midcountypost. com

7/2/11 Stars and Stripes Marathon and Half Marathon Kirksville,

7/24/11 The Madison Marathon Gravelly Mountains, 406-682-

10/1/11 Market to Market Team Relay Omaha, 402-770-1170,

Event Spot Light 96 Competitor July 2011

10/8/11 FM Mini Marathon, 10K, 5K Run-walk Fargo , 701-3642RUN, fmhalfmarathon.com

NEBRASKA

MONTANA

Marathon/Half Marathon

9/17/11 2011 Kroll’s Diner Bismarck Marathon Bismarck, run@ bismarckmarathon.com, bismarckmarathon.com

Multisport

7/24/11 Omaha Triathlon Omaha, (402) 548-4258, kurt@ omahatriathlon.com, www. omahatriathlon.com

7/17/11 Tour of Yellowstone & Beartooth Byway Billings, 714-267-4591, info@ cyclingescapes.com, www. cyclingescapes.com

NORTH DAKOTA

9/18/11 Montana Governors Cup Marathon Billings, 406-2459735, timeoutsports@bresnan. net , www.montanagovernors cupmarathon.org

12/18/11 Run for the Ranch Marathon and Half Marathon Springfield, 417459-9340, richardjohnson@ missouristate.edu , www. omrr.org

Cycling

info@markettomarketrelay. com, markettomarketrelay.com

9/10/11 West River Triathlon Dickinson, 701-456-2074, mmack@dickinsonparks.org, dickinsonparks.org

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/17/11 Air Force Marathon WrightPatterson AFB, 800-467-1823, USAF.Marathon@wpafb.af.mil , www.usafmarathon.com 9/24/11 Akron Marathon Akron, 330-375-2248, info@ akronmarathon.org , www. akronmarathon.org 10/2/11 Red White and Blue 26.2 Marathon and Half Marathon Findlay, 419-422-4424, sparsons@ findlayymca.com , www. redwhiteandblue26-2.com 10/9/11 Towpath Marathon and Half Marathon Cleveland, 216-5201825, tanya@ohiocanal.org , www.towpathmarathon.net 10/16/11 Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon Columbus, 614-421-7866, info@ columbsmarathon.com , www. columbusmarathon.com 11/6/11 Murray Ridge Center Inland Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Elyria, ncnracing. com

Bobcat Trail Marathon Glouster, 330-656-1176, info@ bobcattrailmarathon.org , www.bobcattrailmarathon.org

Multisport 7/3/11 JCC Independence Triathlon Westerville, customerservice@ hfpracing.com, www.hfpracing. com 7/9/11 Triathlon for the Cure Caesar Creek Waynesville, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 7/10/11 Caesar Creek Triathlon & Duathlon Waynesville, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 7/17/11 Fit to Fight Triathlon Mason, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com Fit to Fight Kids’ Triathlon Mason, customerservice@ hfpracing.com, www.hfpracing. com 8/6/11 Triathlon for the Cure - Caesar Creek Bethel, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 8/7/11 East Fork Triathlon & Duathlon Bethel, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com Cleveland Triathlon Cleveland, OH, info@ pacificsportsllc.com,

Buck Creek Springfield, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 8/21/11 Great Buckeye Challenge Springfield, customerservice@ hfpracing.com, www.hfpracing. com 8/28/11 Trek Women Triathlon Series Columbus Columbus, 877-221-9665 , info@ trekwomenstriathlonseries. com , www.xxtramile.com 9/11/11 Hueston Woods Triathlon and Duathlon College Corner, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 9/17/11 Triathlon for a Cure Portage Lakes Akron, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com Akron Kids’ Triathlon & Duathlon Akron, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com Alan’s Elite Race Akron, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 9/18/11 Portage Lakes Triathlon & Duathlon Akron, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 10/2/11 Deer Creek Fall Challenge Mt. Sterling, customerservice@ hfpracing.com, www.hfpracing. com

Running

8/13/11 Triathlon for the Cure - Linwood Vermilion, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com

9/17/11 Air Force Marathon WPAFB, 937.257.4350, usaf. marathon@wpafb.af.mil, www. usafmarathon.com

8/14/11 Vermilion Harbour Triathlon & Duathlon Vermilion, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com

10/23/11 Racing for Recovery Halloween Run Sylvania, 231546-2229, info@3disciplines. com, www.3disciplines.com

8/20/11 Triathlon for the Cure -

11/24/11 Uptown Pumpkin Dash 5k

Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Village Aug. 5-7, Elk Grove Village, Ill. The 6th annual bike festival in Elk Grove Village features three days of riding and a total prize purse of $125,000. The event attracts some of top riders in the country, but races are available for every level of rider. www.chicagoevents.com

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CALENDAR [ MIDWEST ] Marysville, 614-873-1854, pme1972@gmail.com, www. speedysneakersracing.com

National Volkssport Month Walk Bruce, 605-692-5495, roggwen@mchsi.com,

434-2087, shenandoah. mountain.touring@gmail.com, mountaintouring.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

10/9/11 Black Hills Trail Running Series: 10-10-10K Black Hills, bhrctrails@gmail.com, bhrctrails.com

9/10/11 Lakes & Grapes Century Ride Fredericksburg, neosyscorp. webspaceforme.net/ lakesandgrapescentury.org/ index.htm

CYCLING

9/10/11 Bike MS: Weekend Ride Around The Hills Keystone, 800-344-4867, amanda. nielsen@nmss.org, bikenth. nationalmssociety.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON

VIRGINIA

8/21/11 Leading Ladies Marathon and Half Marathon Spearfish, 605-642-2382, edoll@rushmore.com , www. leadingladiesmarathon.com

9/7/11 Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late” Mountain Bike Short Track” Richmond, runriderace. com/mountain-bike-events

10/2/11 Run Crazy Horse Marathon and Half Marathon Crazy Horse, Director@ RunCrazyHorse.com , www. runcrazyhorse.com

MULTISPORT

CYCLING

CYCLING 7/9/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp with Sue Haywood Harrisonburg, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net

9/11/11 29th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century Harrisonburg, 540-433-9247 , century@ svbcoalition.org, svbcoalition. org/events/century/ 9/17/11 Heart of Virginia Century & Bike Festival Ashland, 804-569-6108, tbowring@ hanoverhfh.org, raba.org Montvale Mayhem XC Montvale, 540-875-8238, kpalmer@bedfordcountyva.gov, bedfordtrails.wordpress.com 9/18/11 Back Roads Century Berryville, backroadscentury. org

9/4/11 11th Annual Dakota Five-O Race/Ride/Tour Spearfish, ridgeriders@blackhills.com, dakotafiveo.com

7/16/11 Battle at Burke Farm MTB Race Culpeper, 540-455-5605, fredevents@hotmail.com, fredevents.org

9/24/11 C&O CANAL/GAP Arlington, 406-721-1776, sraz@ adventurecycling.org, adventurecycling.org

OUTDOORS

Hotcycle Leesburg, plumgrovecyclery.com

Northern Neck River Ride Kilmarnock, 757-229-0507, info@riverride.org, riverride. org

9/16/11 14th Annual Mickelson Trail Trek Custer, 605-584-3896, MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us,

RUNNING 9/3/11 French Creek Trailhead to Highland Creek Trailhead Custer, 605-718-1892, jkkjellerson@rushmore.com, ava.org/clubs/bhva 9/10/11 Holy Terror Days Walking Keystone, 605-754-3278, retabhva@gwtc.net, ava.org/ clubs/bhva 9/11/11 Black Hills Trail Running Series: Thunder Run Black Hills, bhrctrails@gmail.com, bhrctrails.com 9/17/11 Scenic Meeker Ranch Walk Custer, 605-343-7215, jponder@ rap.midco.net, ava.org/clubs/ bhva Historic Vermillion Walking Vermillion, 605-734-0115, Mandon@midstatesd.net, 10/8/11

98 Competitor July 2011

11/11/11 Guided Walk 11-11-11 Rapid City, 605-342-6188, jmoranti@ rap.midco.net, ava.org/clubs/ bhva

7/24/11 EX2 Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series Race #1 Annandale, (571) 251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, www.ex2adventures.com 8/6/11 Page Valley Road Race Stanley, gouldchris@netzero. com, mabra.org 8/7/11 Luray Criterium Luray, gouldchris@netzero.com, mabra.org 8/13/11 Chesapeake Crit Chesapeake, vacycling.org 8/14/11 Peter L. Teeuwen Memorial Time Trial #2 Chesapeake, vacycling.org 8/28/11 EX2 Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series Race #3 Fairfax Station, (571) 2516034, info@ex2adventures. com, www.ex2adventures.com 9/4/11 Shenandoah Mountain 100 Harrisonburg, 540-

Petals For The Cure Newport News, petals4thecure.com 10/1/11 3rd Annual Beach Century Bike Tour Virginia Beach, 757233-7111, beachcenturytour. com The 3rd Annual Beach Century Bike Tour Virginia Beach, 757-233-7111, rachel@ wepromisefoundation.org, beachcenturytour.com 10/2/11 2011 STIHL Tour Des Trees VA2DC Tour to Benefit the Tree Fund Virginia Beach, 843-886-9365, pwoodbba@bellsouth.net, stihltourdestrees.org 10/7/11 2011 Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival Stokesville, chris@mountaintouring. com, svbcoalition.org/events/ mtbfestival/ 10/22/11 2011 Great Pumpkin Ride Warrenton, info@

CALENDAR [ midwest ] fauquiertrails.com, fauquiertrails.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/4/11 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Virginia Beach, 800-311-1255, rnrvb@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com 9/10/11 Odyssey Trail Half Marathon, Marathon, 40-Mile Ultra, 5-Miler Covington, 540-4444422, registration@oarevents. com, oarevents.com/index. shtml 9/18/11 Odyssey Trail Running Rampage Douthat State Park, 540-444-4422, info@oarevents. com , www.oarevents.com 10/2/11 Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon Alexandria, steve@wilsonbridgehalf.com, wilsonbridgehalf.com 10/8/11 4th Running New River Trail 50K Fries , 336-620-2986, annettebednosky@gmail.com , ncnr.org 10/16/11 Heritage Half Marathon & 5K Gainesville, racedirector@ heritagehalfmarathon.com, heritagehalfmarathon.com 10/30/11 Semper Fi Fund Marine Corps Marathon & 10K Arlington, 760-725-5421, semperfifund.org IAFF Burn Foundation 36th Marine Corps Marathon Arlington, burn.iaff.org 11/12/11 SunTrust Richmond Marathon Richmond, marathon@sportsbackers.org, www.richmondmarathon.com 11/13/11 Freedom Marathon, Inc. Norfolk, info@ freedommarathon.org, freedommarathon.org

Event Spot Light 100 Competitor July 2011

Multisport 7/9/11 Pohanka Nissan/Hyundai YMCA Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon Colonial Beach, setupevents.com 7/10/11 Pohanka Honda YMCA Colonial Beach International Triathlon Colonial Beach, setupevents. com The 14.06 Manassas, 703637-0370, info@triitnow.com, triitnow.com 7/16/11 Allen Stone Memorial Aquathon Virginia Beach, mwilson@cffc.com, allenstonememorial.com 7/17/11 3Sports Triathlon Richmond, 804-556-4482, greg@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1458 7/24/11 Rocketts Landing Triathlon Richmond, 804-389-0588, laurie@richmondmultisports. com, richmondmultisports.com 7/30/11 Culpeper International Traithlon Culpeper, setupevents.com 7/31/11 Culpeper Sprint Triathlon Culpeper, 804-556-4482, greg@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1460 8/7/11 Luray Race Prep & Open Water Swim Clinic Luray, (703) 431-3641, david@ enduranceworks.net, luraytriathlon.com Dog Days of Summer Sprint Triathlon Broadlands, championshipseries@ infinitive.com, infinitive. com/race

Summer Super Sprint Triathlon Manassas, 703637-0370, info@triitnow.com, triitnow.com 8/13/11 Luray International Triathlon Luray, 804-5564482, greg@setupevents. com, www.setupevents.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1462 8/14/11 Luray Sprint Triathlon Luray, 804-556-4482, greg@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1463 Kids Can Du Manassas, 703637-0370, info@triitnow.com, triitnow.com Kids Tri Too Manassas, 703637-0370, info@triitnow.com, triitnow.com 8/21/11 Commonwealth Sports Medicine Pink Power Sprint Triathlon Midlothian, 804-389-0588, 411@ richmondmultisports.com, www.richmondmultisports.com XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, xterraplanet. com 9/10/11 Patriots Half Williamsburg, 804-556-4482, greg@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1466 Fredericksburg Off-Road Duathlon #2 Fredericksburg, 540-891-9984, fredevents@ hotmail.com, fredevents.org Patriot’s Half Triathlon Williamsburg, setupevents.com Kids Tri The Valley Purcellville, info@locoracing. org, locoracing.org 9/11/11 Patriots Sprint Triathlon Williamsburg, 804-556-4482, greg@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com/

index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1467

richmondmultisports.com, www.richmondmultisports.com

Reston Triathlon Reston, triinfo@restontri.org, restontriathlon.org

10/22/11 Tough Mudder Mid-Atlantic - Saturday Wintergreen, 718643-6171, info@toughmudder. com, toughmudder.com

Tri The Valley Sprint Purcellville, info@locoracing. org, locoracing.org 9/18/11 Fountainhead Off-Road Duathlon Fairfax Station, info@ex2adventures.com, Sandman Triathlon Virginia Beach, 757-227-5046, bvirok@ sandmantri.com, sandmantri. com EX2 Adventures: Fountainhead Off-Road Duathlon Fairfax Station, ex2adventures.com 9/24/11 Big Lick Triathlon Huddleston, 804-556-4482, greg@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1470 Big Lick Triathlon Huddleston, setupevents.com 9/25/11 Naylor’s Beach Triathlon/ Duathlon Warsaw, 804-389-0588, laurie@ richmondmultisports.com, richmondmultisports.com 10/1/11 Giant Acorn International Triathlon Bumpass, 804-5564482, greg@setupevents. com, www.setupevents.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1486 10/2/11 Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon Bumpass, setupevents.com 10/8/11 Virginia Triple Iron Triathlon Spotsylvania, steve@ usaultratri.com, usaultratri. com/welcome.html 10/9/11 Napier Realtors Richmond Sprint Triathlon Midlothian, 804-389-0588, 411@

Friends of the W&OD 10K Vienna, 703-505-3567, racedirector@att.net, marathoncharitypartners.org/ friends/ 7/31/11 Pony Pasture 5K Richmond, rrrc.org

10/23/11 Tough Mudder Mid-Atlantic Sunday Wintergreen, 718-6436171, info@toughmudder.com, www.toughmudder.com

8/2/11 Predict Your Time 5 Miler Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com

11/13/11 Du It Duathlon Manassas, 703-637-0370, info@triitnow. com, triitnow.com

8/6/11 Coast Guard Day 5K Yorktown, peninsulatrackclub. com

Outdoors

8/10/11 Lake Matoaka 4.3 Mile Trail Challenge Williamsburg, peninsulatrackclub.com

10/14/11 The Goruck Challenge Richmond, goruckchallenge. com

Running 7/1/11 Independence 5000 Fairfax, 703-248-6883, events@runpacers.com, independence5000.com 7/4/11 Lynchburg Downtown Academy Mile Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com PVTC Go Fourth 8K Alexandria, 703-505-3567, racedirector@att.net, pvtc.org Yorktown Independence Day 8K Yorktown, peninsulatrackclub.com 7/16/11 Percival’s Island 5-Miler Lynchburg, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com 7/23/11 Crystal City Twilighter 5K Arlington, 703-248-6883, events@runpacers.com, crystalcitytwilighter.com 7/24/11 Mental Health 5K Fredericksburg, 540-371-9622, davidb@runfarc.com, farc.org

8/13/11 Lynchburg Half Marathon, 5K and Youth Run Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, rivercityrunners.com Salem Distance Run Salem, 540-772-2782, lguilliams@ healthfocusswva.org, healthfocusswva.org 8/14/11 Vibha DC Dream Mile 5K Run & Walk Reston, 240-246-5389, dc@thedreammile.org, dc. vibha.org/dreammile 8/17/11 Swamp Bridge 5K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com 8/20/11 15th Annual Fab 5k Salem, 540-525-9452, info@ mountainjunkies.net, www. mountainjunkies.net Fab 5K Roanoke, 540-3753990, info@mountainjunkies. net, mountainjunkies.net RunStock 5K Quantico, marinecorpshistorichalf.com Smart Smiles 5K Newport News, lmilburn@bagclub.com, 8/24/11 Harvest Lake 5K Coventry, peninsulatrackclub.com

7/30/11

DuPage Trail 12K Aug. 6, Wheaton, Ill. The fourth race in the Chicago Trail Series, the DuPage Trail 12K takes part in the Danada and Herrick Lake Forest Preserves in Wheaton. The final race explores the Deer Grove Forest Preserve on Oct. 29. www.Chicagotrailseries.com

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CALENDAR [ midwest ] 8/27/11 EDUC8-K and 1K Fun Run Lynchburg, riversiderunners. com Patrick Henry Half Marathon Ashland, phhalf@rrrc.org, rrrc. org 9/3/11 Iron Mountain Trail Run 50 Mile/30 Mile/16 Mile Damascus, runtricities.org Blue Ridge Road Runner’s Labor Day 5K Staunton, brroadrunners@yahoo.com, blueridgerr.com 9/10/11 CNU/ Oyster Pointer 5K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com Lynchburg Downtown YMCA Fall Frenzy Lynchburg, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

Crossroads 17.75K Dumfries, Marine.Marathon@usmc.mil, marinecorpshistorichalf.com Odyssey Trail Run Rampage Milboro, 540-444-4422, info@ oarevents.com, oarevents.com 12-Hour Trail Run Triangle, alexp@athletic-equation.com, athletic-equation.com/12-HR_ ATR.html BCC 5K and Fall Festival Ashburn, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com Project Athena Adventure & Race Series Norfolk, robyn@ projectathena.org, projectathena.org Cancer Prevention and Treatment 5K Arlington, 202223-4000, cancer5K.com

Eustis, eustismwr.com

com

Virginia 10-Miler Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, virginiatenmiler.com

Crapolfest 2011: 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run Williamsburg, 757-2213438, andycrapol.com

3rd Annual Run Like The Wind 5K Warrenton, cevans@ wpcva.org, 5krunforhaiti.org

Beach Ford All-American 5K & 1-Mile Virginia Beach, tidewaterstriders.com

9/25/11 Perfect 10, 10-Miler and 10K Reston, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com

10/9/11 BoMF Fundraising Team 2011 Army 10 Miler Arlington, backonmyfeet.org

Into the Darkness Night Trail Run Roanoke, 540-5259452, info@mountainjunkies. net, mountainjunkies.net

Hilton 5K Run Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com

Poplar Forest 5K Forest, riversiderunners.com

John Stephenson Memorial Youth Run Lynchburg, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

Run for Breast Health 10K & 1-Mile Fun Run Williamsburg, 757-645-4475, thehealthjournals.com

Blue Ridge Road Runners‹Elementary Cross Country Run for Fun 5K Verona, 540-248-0888, blueridgerr.com

11th Annual Kelvy’s 5K Run / 1-Mile Walk at Wakefield School The Plains, 540-2537500, wakefieldschool.org

Auggie’s 5K Run & Walk Wheeling, 216-501-2188, tomrunfast@comcast.net, grandprix.healthplan.org Glory Days Grill Cross Country 5K and Youth 1-Mile Centreville, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com

Chick-fil-A 5K and Fun Run Sterling, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com

Kit Callahan’s Miracle Mile Fairfax, 703-451-8881 ext 22, kluffred@braininjurysvcs.org, kitsmiraclemile.org

2011 Winchester Green Circle 5K and Kid’s 1-Mile Run Winchester, winchestergreencircle.com

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run: Charlottesville Charlottesville, paraderestva. org

Run for the Door 5K & 1K Family Fun Run Sterling, 703502-1374, bryan.c.morgan@ wellsfargo.com, runforthedoor. com

4th Annual McLean 5K Run, Walk, Roll McLean, 703-5564222, info@mclean5K.com, mclean5K.com

The 5th Annual Rockingham Pike 5-Miler Elkton, 540-8336302, valleysting@aol.com, valleytrack.org 9/11/11 Virginia Freedom Festival 5K Chesapeake, 757-435-0180, info@vafreedomfest.com, vafreedomfest.com 9/17/11 Baron Deuce” Braswell II Run Against Teen Violence 5k” Fredericksburg, 540-3719622, davidb@runfarc.com, farc.org

Event Spot Light 102 Competitor July 2011

I Am Woman 5K Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

10/15/11 Noland Trail 10K & Mariners’ Museum 5K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com

Women’s Half Marathon Trail Run Fairfax Station, vhtrc. org

9/21/11 St. Andrew the Apostle 5K and Fun Run Clifton, 703-8171774 , standrew-clifton.org

Bobby Stewart 8K & 5K Mathews, peninsulatrackclub. com

10/1/11 Capitol 10 Mile Richmond, capitol10M@rrrc.org, rrrc.org

9/18/11 Run for the Schools Falls Church, 703-538-3381, denglander@fcedf.org, fcedf. org

Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K Run Arlington, 703-228-4117, sbryson@arlinton911race.com, arlington911race.com

10/22/11 5th Into the Darkness Night Trail Run Roanoke, 540-5259452, info@mountainjunkies. net, www.mountainjunkies.net

10/2/11 The Farmhouse Run/Walk 6K Virginia Beach, 757-229-0550, tedevans@williamewood.com,

9/23/11 Maymont X-Country Festival 5K Richmond, 804-285-9495, sportsbackers.org

Kailee’s 5K Run/Walk 2011 Leesburg, 703-347-2828, kaileesrun@gmail.com, web. me.com/lilleyca/Kailees_Run/ Home.html

9/24/11 Clarendon Day 10K/5K Arlington, 703-248-6883, events@runpacers.com, clarendondayrun.com

10/8/11 Deep Hollow Half Marathon Lynchburg, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

Maymont X-Country Festival 8-Miler Richmond, 804-2859495, sportsbackers.org

Festival of Leaves 5K Front Royal, user.shentel.net/ karsten/fol5k/

Mulberry Island Half Marathon and 5K Runs Ft.

Smithfield Hog Jog 5K Smithfield, peninsulatrackclub.

Go For Bo! 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Stafford, 540-659-1349, ebenezerumc.org

Greasy-Gooney 10K Browntown, 540-635-1773,, user.shentel.net/karsten/ gg10k/ 10/29/11 Healthy Kids Fun Run Arlington, 703-432-1165, Marine.Marathon@usmc.mil, marinemarathon.com Blue Moon Wicked 10K & Monster Mile Virginia Beach, 757-412-1056, amy@ jandaracinginc.com, wicked10k.com

Superstar Family Fun Day and Mason Mile Fun Run/ Walk Arlington, masonsuperstarfund@gmail. com, www. masonleachsuperstarfund. webs.com

Pumpkin Chase 5K Hampton, peninsulatrackclub.com

10/16/11 EX2 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #1 Triangle, (571) 251-6034, info@ ex2adventures.com, www. ex2adventures.com

Screamin’ 5K Zion Crossroads, 301-275-8676, info@ screamin5k.com, screamin5k. com

Tigerlily Foundation Day of Beauty 5K Walk/Run Reston, info@tigerlilyfoundation.org, tigerlilyfoundation.org

Run Like a Girl 8K Richmond, runlikeagirl8K.com

Peninsula Pumpkin Run Newport News, racedirector@ pumpkinrun5K.com, pumpkinrun5k.com

Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause 8K and Fun Run Arlington, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com

10/30/11 EX2 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #2 Lorton, (571) 251-6034, info@ ex2adventures.com, www.

ex2adventures.com Valvoline Instant Oil Change Goblin Gallop 5K Fairfax, 301871-0400 , office@ runwashington.com, goblingallop.org 11/5/11 Apple Valley 5K Bedford, 540297-2709, e173boyes@aol.com, riversiderunners.com Yorktown Battlefield 10 Miler & 5K Yorktown, peninsulatrackclub.com Veteran’s Day 10K Wheeling, 304-290-2267, events@ iplayoutside.com, iplayoutside. com 11/12/11 Making A Difference 8K/3K Run/Walk Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com Valley View 5 Mile Race Lynchburg, riversiderunners. com 11/13/11 EX2 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #3 Annandale, (571) 251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, www.ex2adventures.com 2011 MMRF Race for Research: Washington, DC Alexandria, 203-652-0238, races@themmrf.org , support. themmrf.org/site/TR?fr_ id=1292&pg=entry 11/19/11 New Balance GOTR 5K Lynchburg, riversiderunners. com Turkey Trot 10K Quantico, 703-432-1165, Marine.

Marathon@usmc.mil, marinecorpshistorichalf.com 11/20/11 EX2 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #4 Fairfax Station, 571-251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, ex2adventures.com 11/24/11 Altavista Giblet Jog 5K Altavista, info@ riversiderunners.com,

HRMS Naperville Sprint Triathlon Aug. 14, Naperville, Ill. This sprint race in downtown Naperville features a 400-meter swim, 22K bike and 5K run. The swim takes place at Centennial Beach, a former quarry-turned-swimming pool that offers a protected swim with more of an open-water feel. www.napervilletri.com

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CALENDAR [ midwest ] riversiderunners.com Friends of Micah/YMCA Turkey Trot and Tot Trot 1-Miler Fredericksburg, farc. org Presbyterian Homes & Family Alliance Turkey Trot 5K and Youth Mile Lynchburg, riversiderunners.com Toys For Tots 5K & 10K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com Abbott Nutrition Giblet Jog 5K Altavista, 434-944-5530, altavistaontrack.com Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5K Williamsburg, team@ kalerunning.com, www.btb5k. kalerunning.com 11/26/11 Drumstix Dash 8K & Family Fun Run Fairfax Station, 703372-5440, info@hcsnv.org, hcsnv.org 12/3/11 Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K Bedford, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com Run with the Son 5K York County, peninsulatrackclub.com 12/4/11 EX2 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #5 Clifton, (571) 251-6034, info@ ex2adventures.com, www. ex2adventures.com

12/31/11 Ringing In Hope 10K, 3K, 1K Walk Brambleton, ringinginhope.com

WEST VIRGINIA Cycling

7/2/11 Barbour Detour Road Race Philippi, abraracing.com 7/3/11 Race to Lil Moe’s Place Philippi, sportsnspokes@ verizon.net, wvmba.com 7/10/11 Valley Falls Challenge Fairmont, teejaymartin@msn. com, wvmba.com 7/17/11 Spruceberry Mountain Fest Cabins, 304-259-5286, info@blackwaterbikes.com, wvmba.com 7/31/11 Little Beaver Chainring Challenge Beaver, wvmba.com 8/6/11 Big Bear Lake MTB Ultra Bruceton Mills, 304-379-4382, Bentfattire@aol.com, wvmba. com 8/14/11 Black Bear Mountain Bike Race Charleston, tearjerkers@ verizon.net, wvmba.com

12/10/11 Farmville Holiday Classic 5K Run Farmville, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

8/20/11 Appalachia Visited Road Race Kingwood, abraracing. com

Powhatan Christmas Tree 10K Powhatan, runpowhatan. wordpress.com/

8/21/11 The White Oak Challenge at Watters Smith Lost Creek, ridealotwv@hotmail.com, wvmba.com

12/11/11 Frozen Foot Challenge 5K/10K Gainesville, mark@ rev3adventure.com, rev3adventure.com 12/17/11 Lynchburg Jingle Bell Fun Run Lynchburg, info@

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riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

8/28/11 Henry Clay 30K Morgantown, 304-685-3367, gshogren@ gmail.com, wvmba.com 9/10/11 West Virginia State Time Trial Championship

Kingwood, abraracing.com

Multisport

Appalachian Time Trial Championshops Rowlesburg, 304-612-0301, abraracing.com/ Schedule.html

9/17/11 Capital City Challenge Charleston, 304-342-9474, mpedro@wishworld.org , capitalcitychallengewv.com

9/17/11 Revenge of the Rattlesnake Davis, 304-259-5286-, info@ blackwaterbikes.com, wvmba.com 9/25/11 Chief Logan XC, Series Championship Logan, lperkins34@hotmail.com, wvmba.com

Running 9/3/11 Charleston Distance Run 15 Mile/10K/5K Charleston, charlestondistancerun.com 10/1/11 Freedoms Run Shepherdstown, freedomsrun. org

10/1/11 Tour de Lilly Davis, lperkins34@hotmail.com, wvmba.com

10/7/11 West Virginia Trilogy Circleville, wvmtr.org

10/22/11 Bruceton Mills Cyclocross Bruceton Mills, abraracing.com

10/15/11 Apple Trample 5K Martinsburg, appletrample. com

10/28/11 USA Cycling 2011 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Davis, klusk@usacycling. org , usacycling.org/ events/?state=WV 10/29/11 Marlinton Cyclocross Marlinton, abraracing.com 11/5/11 Morgantown Monster Cross Morgantown, abraracing.com 11/12/11 WV Night Club Cross Lost Creek, abraracing.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/10/11 Morgantown Half Marathon Morgantown, morgantownhalf. com 10/1/11 Freedom’s Run Shepherdstown, bill@ freedomsrun.org , www. freedomsrun.org 11/6/11 8th Annual Marshall University Marathon Huntington, healthyhuntington. org

10/29/11 E.C.H.O. Race to End Childhood Obesity Wheeling, 304-639-5738, jbirdrn8@comcast.net, www. ovrunnersandwalkers.com

WISCONSIN Cycling

7/3/11 WEM Series #4: Thunderdown in the Underdown Merrill, thunderdown12@hotmail.com, wemseries.com 7/9/11 Insane Terrain Challenge Blue Mounds, 608-575-9098, vikingbikingclub@gmail.com, www.vikingbikingclub.com 7/10/11 Bike Northwoods Tour La Crosse to Sheboygan, 608-8438412, kathy@bikenorthwoods. com, bikewisconsin.com Wisconsin Amish Farms and Lakes at Pardeeville Pardeeville, 847-707-6888, drjpedal@sbcglobal.net, pedalacrosswisconsin.com 7/11/11 Dr. J’s Tour of the Wisconsin River Valley Pardeeville, 847-

Zukey Lake Tri at the Tavern Aug. 20, Pinckney, Mich.

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CALENDAR [ MIDWEST ] 707-6888, drjpedal@sbcglobal. net, pedalacrosswisconsin.com

drjpedal@sbcglobal.net, pedalacrosswisconsin.com

727-2681, info@321goevents. com, 321goevents.com

WORS #5: Chippewa Valley Firecracker Eau Claire, wors@ wors.org, wors.org

8/5/11 ACT 9 (AIDS Network Cycles Together) Madison, actride.org

Wisconsin Dairyland Dare Cycling Challenge Dodgeville, 608-935-6424, more@dairylanddare.com, dairylanddare.com

7/17/11 WEM Series #5: Levis/Trow 100 Hatfield, info@wemseries. com, wemseries.com 7/24/11 Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour Mequon, 262-790-4701, bloks@ wi.leukemia-lymphoma.org, leukemia-lymphoma.org 7/25/11 WORS #6: Alterra Coffee Bean Classic Franklin, 414546-4113, alterramtb@hotmail. com, wors.org 7/31/11 SAGBRAW: Schramm’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Wisconsin Marientte, 608-8438412, info@bikewisconsin.com, grabaawr.com Robbie Ventura’s Gran Fondo Blue Mounds, www. chicagoevents.com 8/1/11 Northwoods Merrill to Eagle River Merrill, 847-707-6888,

106 Competitor July 2011

8/7/11 Centurion Wisconsin Middleton, 608-467-2914, krista@centurioncycling.com, www.centurioncycling.com Grand View Firehouse 50 Grand View, 715-763-3333, gvfh50@firehouse50.org, firehouse50.org MS 150 Best Dam Bike Tour Milwaukee, 262-369-4400, wisms.org 8/8/11 WORS #7: Battle of Camrock Camrock, 414-546-4113, wors.org 8/13/11 Ride to Cure Diabetes LaCrosse, 214-912-2648, keithgrust@yahoo.com, ride. jdrfdallas.org/ride.html 8/14/11 John Hatherly Mid Century Ride Waupaca Waupaca, 847-

8/21/11 WEM Series #6: 12 Hours of Blue Mound Blue Mounds, Garettkipp@aol.com, wemseries.com 8/22/11 Anthem Race the Lake Bike Race Fond du lac, midwestsportsevents.com WORS #7: Trek Border Battle River Falls, 715-592-5095, don@ wors.org, wors.org

Mounds, 608-575-9098, vikingbikingclub@gmail.com, www.vikingbikingclub.com 9/11/11 The Harmon Hundred Wilmot Wisconsin, 847-910-5336, todd.berlin@rrd.com, www. wheelmen.com 9/12/11 Door County Century Bike Tour Institute, 920-606-2458, doorcountycentury.com WORS #10: Treadfest Lake Geneva, 262-210-1121, klambert@wi.rr.com, wors.org Harmon Hundred Wilmot, 847-520-5010, wheeling@ wheelmen.com, wheelmen.com

892-8024, j_holcomb@verizon. net, wors.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 7/9/11 Running Fit Dances With Dirt Devil’s Lake Marathon and Ultra Baraboo, 734-929-9027, events@runningfit.com , www. danceswithdirt.com 8/13/11 Paavo Nurmi Marathon Hurley, 866-340-4334, Hurley@HurleyWi.com , www. paavonurmimarathon.com 8/27/11 Eisenbahn Marathon and Half Marathon West Bend, 262-335-6892, msimon@ councilonadoa.org , www. adrenalineraces.org/marathon

8/29/11 WORS #8: Reforestation Ramble Suamico, 715-3626224, wors.org

9/17/11 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Hayward, 715-7983594, cheqfat@cheqnet.net, www.cheqfattire.com

9/4/11 WEM Series #9: Twelve Hours of Pitch Black Singletrack Rockdale, info@wemseries.com, wemseries.com

9/26/11 WORS #11: Bear Paw Rock & Roll White Lake, 715-526-2216, racing@joebiker.com, wors.org

9/17/11 North Face Endurance Challenge Madision Madison, endurancechallenge@ hawkeyeww.com , www. thenorthface.com/ endurancechallenge

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9/18/11 Community First Fox Cities Marathon and Half marathon

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Appleton, 920-882-9499, info@ foxcitiesmarathon.org , info@ foxcitiesmarathon.org 9/25/11 American Birkebeiner Trail Run and Half-Marathon Hayward, birkie@birkie.com , www.birkie.com 10/2/11 Lakefront Marathon Milwaukee, 414-291-2647, lakefrontmarathon@ sbcglobal.net , www. milwaukeelakefrontmarathon.org 10/15/11 CenturyLink WhistleStop Marathon/Half Marathon Ashland, 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, whistlestopmarathon.com 10/29/11 Haunted Hustle Marathon Middleton, 608-8369084, racedirector@ capitolviewevents.com, www. capitolviewevents.com 11/6/11 Rails to Trails Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Norwalk, cen90368@ centurytel.net , www. railstotrailsrace.com

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Multisport 7/7/11 Fleet Feet Aquathon 3 Madison, 608-444-2261, raceday@racedayeventsllc. com, racedayeventsllc.com/ aquathonseries/

The Naked Foot 5K Aug. 20, Minneapolis Barefoot running just hit a whole new level. This first-ever national barefoot race series invites all minimalists and non-minimalists alike to have fun and run free in a 5K race sponsored

by Soles4Souls, which provides shoes for those in need. www. thenakedfoot 5k.com

7/9/11 Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon #2 Pleasant Prairie, pleasantprairietriathlon.com 7/10/11 Trek Women Triathlon Series_ÑÓPleasant Prairie Pleasant Prairie, 877-221-9665, info@ trekwomenstriathlonseries. com, www.xxtramile.com Pewaukee Triathlon Pewaukee, 800-429-8044, midwestsportsevents.com 7/16/11 Door County Sprint Triathlon Egg Harbor, 920-606-2458, director@doorcountytriathlon. com, doorcountytriathlon.com 7/17/11 Chequamegon Bay Sprint Triathlon Ashland, 800-2849484, ashchamb@centurytel.

Ironman 70.3 Racine Racine, 440-350-1708, ironmanracine. com 7/23/11 Tough Mudder Midwest North - Saturday Merrimac, 718-643-6171, info@ toughmudder.com, www. toughmudder.com 7/28/11 Fleet Feet Aquathon 4 Madison, 608-444-2261, raceday@racedayeventsllc. com, racedayeventsllc.com/ aquathonseries/ 7/31/11 Ripon Medical Center Triathlon Green Lake, 920-7480528, triathlon@rmcnet.org, www.rmctriathlon.com Iron Girl Racine Women’s Triathlon Racine, 813-8684747, info@irongirl.com, www. irongirl.com/Events/Racine.htm Danskin Triathlon Prep Camp Pleasant Prairie, 847574-7443, info@3-fitness.com, midwesttricamp.com 8/6/11

Wausau Triathlon Wausau, 715-845-2177, woodsonymcatri@yahoo.com, woodsonymca.com 8/7/11 Oshkosh Triathlon Winneconne, 800-429-8044, midwestsportsevents.com 8/18/11 Fleet Feet Aquathon 5 Madison, 608-444-2261, raceday@racedayeventsllc. com, racedayeventsllc.com/ aquathonseries/ 8/19/11 Waupaca Kids Triathlon Waupaca, 715-258-7343, lynn@ waupacaareachamber.com, waupacaareatriathlon.com 8/20/11 Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon #3 Pleasant Prairie, pleasantprairietriathlon.com

danskintriathlon.net, www. xxtramile.com 8/27/11 XTERRA Dairyland Sheboygan, 877-262-8148, triguy@ameritech.net, www. elkhartlakemultisports.com 9/3/11 Blackhawk Lake Triathlon Highland, panthercycling.com 9/10/11 Lake Geneva Triathlon Williams Bay, 262-275-3577, lgsports@charter.net, www. lakegenevasports.com Burrito Union 5 & 10 Hour Triathlon Superior, info@ EventsForThePeople.com, burritounion10hourtri.com Lake Geneva Triathlon Series Fontana, 262-275-3577, lakegenevasports.com

Waupaca Area Triathlon Waupaca, 715-258-7343, Lynn@ WaupacaAreaChamber.com, waupacaareatriathlon.com

9/11/11 Ironman Wisconsin Madison, 888-280-9097, ironmanwisconsin.com

8/21/11 Danskin Triathlon Series_ ÑÓPleasant Prairie Pleasant Prairie, 877-221-9665 , info@

9/18/11 Dousman Duathlon Dousman, 800-429-8044, info@ midwestsportsevents.com,

midwestsportsevents.com 10/2/11 Green Bay Duathlon Green Bay, 920-338-8741, midwestsportsevents.com 10/16/11 RecPlex Indoor/Outdoor Triathlon Pleasant Prairie, info@3-fitness.com, www.3fitness.com/triathlon/ indoortriathlons.htm 11/20/11 RecPlex Turkey Triathlon Pleasant Prairie, info@3fitness.com, www.3-fitness. com/triathlon/indoortriathlons. htm Turkey Triathlon Pleasant Prairie, 262-925-6743, info@3fitness.com, 3-fitness.com

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Walk & Run for WishesAppleton Appleton, 920-9939994, aneumeyer@wisconsin. wish.org, walkforwishes.com Waupun’s Wild Goose Chase Waupun, 920-324-3106, mdickhut@waupun.k12.wi.us, waupun.k12.wi.us/jrsrhigh/ booster.cfm 9/11/11 Dylan’s 2 Mile Run/Walk for Autism Milwaukee, 414427-9345, info@assew.org, dylansrun.com Hartman Creek Trail Run 25K and 10K Waupaca, 715-4600426, jcrumbaugh@charter. net, greatlakesendurance.com Trailhead Trail Run 5K and 10K Lake Geneva, wors_trailrun@yahoo.com, trailrun.wors.org 9/17/11 Brigg’s and Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 414266-1520, jdcstrider@aol.com, alsrun.com Marian University Sabre Run Fond du Lac,

bradfdlrc@hotmail.com, fonddulacrunningclub.com Nancy’s Run, Rock & Stroll West Allis, 414-4033524, valnolin@yahoo.com, wisconsinovariancancer.com 9/21/11 Harvest Moon Run 5K Pleasant Prairie, 262-5158700, bfalhome@yahoo.com, kenosharunningclub.org 9/24/11 Birkie Trail Run & Trek Hayward, 715-634-5025, ned@ birkie.com, birkie.com East Troy Area Historical Society 5K Run East Troy, 262-903-5373, tslaboven@ centurytel.net, etahs.org 9/25/11 Run for the Seniors 5K Williams Bay, 262-245-6224, cbigonia@ williamsbayschools.org, Walk & Run for Wishes 5K Madison, 262-781-4445, ahug@ wisconsin.wish.org, wisconsin. wish.org 10/1/11 Beloit Fall Classic 5K/10K Beloit, 608-365-2261,

rockfordroadrunners.org Wrut Run Ultra Trek Wausau, nash800m@charter.net, wausaurotary.org/events.htm 10/2/11 Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathon Grafton, 414-4767223, khinrichs@sbcglobal.net, badgerlandstriders.org 10/9/11 Glacial Trail 50 mile and 50K Greenbush, 262-3707270, rwehner@hotmail.com, badgerlandstriders.org 10/15/11 Fond du Lac Running Club Half Marathon Fond du Lac, bradfdlrc@hotmail.com, fonddulacrunningclub.com St. Joe’s 5K Run/Walk Menasha, pacesettersrun.com WhistleStop Marathon and Half Marathon Ashland, 800-284-9484, ashchamb@centurytel.net, whistlestopmarathon.com 10/22/11 The Fall 50 Door County, 920606-2458, director@fall50.com , fall50.com

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t was a classic case of air travel gone wrong. In 2001, my team and I were stuck in the Vancouver International Airport for an extra 12 hours while on our way to the Hong Kong Trailwalker 100K. In an instant, we lost half a day and missed out on a training run on the course. It would have been easy to grab some dinner, curl up on the airport floor and call it a day, but my teammate, Ian Torrence, had a better idea. Before I knew it, we were running along the sidewalks of the departures entrance.

Although the 90-minute run took place alongside roaring planes spewing jet exhaust, we made the best of things and didn’t miss our training run. I maintain a busy travel schedule amid training for the world’s longest and toughest ultramarathons; combining pre-travel planning with adaptability is my strategy for running while on the road. Before leaving home, I front-load training. My advice: Plan the week preceding travel as a higher volume week and the travel week as a recovery week.

Do quality sessions such as tempo runs, hill workouts and long runs the week before travel.

If I’m traveling some place new, I try to research the area so I know what to expect when I arrive: Use the Internet to research running routes; I like www.mapmyrun. com and www.usatf.org/routes.

Search for restaurants and grocery stores to save time and fuel right.

Check the weather forecast to pack appropriately. This may appear to be a no-brainer, but you’re more likely to skip a run if it’s pouring and you forgot a running hat and waterproof shell.

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the fly can obliterate training plans.

Here’s what I do: Look over the next day’s schedule and plan when a run will fit; it’s often best to train first thing in the morning before obligations pile up.

For tempo and specific pace workouts, a GPS or speed-distance watch is an important tool for knowing splits on routes without mile markers.

Evenings are a good time to squeeze in a flexibility or short strength session. If a hotel gym is not available, consider a portable gym unit (such as TRX or resistance tubing) that packs easily.

Remember, even the best plans need to be flexible: Make do with the time and environment: Thirty Jurek uses minutes of running in trafwww.mapmy fic can be better than a run.com and www.usatf.org/ zero for the day.

Research nearby routes to find runrunning specialty stores Make the most of ning routes when and running clubs to unexpected schedule he’s traveling. join group workouts and changes. Have running explore hidden routes. gear on hand for unexpected Before a trip to Asheville, N.C., opportunities to train.

I contacted resident trail running Factor the day’s stress into legend Will Harlan, who gave me a whether getting out for a late-day great tour—complete with lessons on session is worthwhile. Sometimes rest botany and history—and workout on and sleep may be the best choice. a local trail.

While it may not take the form of Upon arriving at my destination, I running alongside an airport tarmac, gather additional information from the training during travel can be somehotel staff to confirm my research and thing to dread or a fun challenge to get advice from locals that may not be embrace. Running in a new environavailable online or in English. When I ment and being adaptable may be just traveled to Tokyo in February, I stayed what you need to stay motivated. one mile from the 5K path that circles the Imperial Palace. I went for a run Based in Boulder, Colo., Scott Jurek is a to shake off the jet lag as soon as I got seven-time winner of the Western States settled, sightseeing during the less 100-mile trail run. Read more from him at hectic late-night hours. www.competitor.com.

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INSIDE: Why You Should Join the Dallas Running Club Page 70 The Robotics of Racing Page 72

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Recovery Food: Oatmeal Pancakes Page 74

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HOUSTON AREA – teamintraining.org/txg University Medical Center 29th El Tour de Tucson Tucson, AZ November 19, 2011 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu, HI December 11, 2011 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon Houston, TX January 15, 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas Galveston, TX April 1, 2012 St. Croix Ironman 70.3 St. Croix, USVI May 6, 2012

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TOP SHOP

Athlete’s House 1700 Portland Avenue Nashville, Tenn. www.athleteshouse.com

 MY FAVORITE THINGS Jessica Beard, 22, has earned 14 All-America honors during her track career at Texas A&M University—the second most in school history. In the Big 12 conference, Beard won every 400 title she contested since her freshman year, including four Big 12 Indoor and three Big 12 Outdoor titles. She also earned a gold medal at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany, as a member of the U.S. 4x400 relay team. These are a few of her favorite things.

Running photo by Errol Anderson

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: “In College Station, Texas, it is Cheddars. In my hometown of Euclid, Ohio, it is Yours Truly.”

FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPOT: “I like the comfort of just being in my own home with friends.”

FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: Euclid Creek in Ohio. “I like the scenery and shade when I go on long runs in the summer.”

FAVORITE SPORTS STORE: Dick’s Sporting Goods FAVORITE SHOES: “We only wear Nike here at Texas A&M, but my favorite shoes are my flip-flops.”

FAVORITE RACE: “My favorite event is the 400m, because so many people say it’s one of the hardest to do. My favorite venue is Penn Relays. I like the atmosphere, culture and food.”

David Graeflin opened The Athlete’s House in Nashville on March 15, 1973. Graeflin has an extensive background in running and ran track for Vanderbilt University, where he graduated in 1969. After graduating, Graeflin continued running, and during that time, he ordered his personal running shoes directly from manufacturers because there were The store is located at no running stores Mile 4.3 on the Counin Tennessee. He try Music Marathon began to show and and Half-Marathon sell shoes out of the course, scheduled for back of his pick-up April 28, 2012, and on truck at track meets the course for the and road races, and Women’s Half-Maralater stocked them in thon, scheduled for his apartment, before Sept. 11. finally opening a specialty running store.

The Athlete’s House stocks a wide selection of shoes, clothing, socks and other running, track-and-field and cross-country equipment.

The store hosts a Tuesday night fun run that is open to the public and sponsors a racing team, comprised of area runners, that is managed by long-time employee, Maureen Manning.

Manning also offers personal training at www.runupnashville.com.

15,000 THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY THE DALLAS RUNNING CLUB PRESENTED TO SIX SCHOLARS ON THE RUN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN 2011

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RACE READY

Dallas Running Club Welcoming New Members Daily

Editor’s picks for must-do races in the South SARR Women’s 5K Run/Walk July 16 San Antonio

Tal Morrison founded the Dallas Running Club in the 1960s, originally naming it the Cross-Country Club of Dallas, but in 2006, he changed the name to Dallas Running Club. “When the club started, the City of Dallas did not permit running on the streets, which is why we were named Cross-Country Club of Dallas,” said Vishal Patel, the club’s assistant training director. “Through progression, growth, and changes in city ordinances, the Originally starting name was with just 20 memchanged to bers, the Dallas Runavoid the ning Club now has misconcepmore than 4,000 tion that members! the running club was only catering to cross-country runners. Since changing the name to the Dallas Running Club, we have seen the fruits of our labor as our running groups range from beginners to the elite runners.”

Originally starting with just 20 members, the Dallas Running Club now has more than 4,000 members.

What started as a group of runners getting together and racing on the first Saturday of every month has now evolved into full and half-marathon training programs, member-

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driven weekly social runs, beginner training programs with on-staff coaches and multiple social gatherings throughout the year.

Patel was more than 100 pounds overweight when he started walking, jogging and eventually running.

In 2008 he began running at White Rock Lake, which inspired him to sign up for the White Rock HalfMarathon. But he knew he couldn’t do it alone.

“Having never run 13.1 miles before, I was unsure of what to expect.

I saw that DRC had pace teams that I could follow. This prompted me to join the club and sign up to follow Greg Hall, the 1:50 pacer, and thenpresident of DRC. After finishing the race and wiping away the tears of joy, for the first time in my life, I realized that the limit of my abilities was not pre-determined and I was capable of much, much more.

Joining the DRC was the best $30 I ever spent.”

The club encourages people of all ages and abilities to join, and they can sign up on the DRC website, www.dallasrunningclub.com.

Membership includes perks, such as free club races, running apparel, discounts at participating running stores, and as Patel likes to add, “new friends, toned legs, decreased chances of heart disease, and the list goes on.”

Join the San Antonio Road Runners in celebrating women’s running by participating in their 32nd Annual women’s only 5K run/walk. The start and finish are across the street from H-E-B at Lincoln Heights and awards are given out for both run and walk categories. www.saroadrunners.com

Marble Falls Triathlon July 17 Marble Falls, Texas This USA Triathlon-certified course is a challenging one, earning its tagline: The one with the hills!

The race begins with a 1K swim in the freshwater of Lake Marble Falls, followed by a 23-mile bike through steeped hill country and 4.4-mile run on pavement and dirt to the finish. For award eligibility, you may not wear a wetsuit. Average water temperatures are 80 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. www.marblefallstri.com

Sizzling Summer Half-Marathon, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run July 23 Arlington, Texas This course takes runners through the flat River Legacy Park in Arlington during the hottest time of the year. Join other runners who won’t let the heat stop their love of racing. With multiple distances and plenty of cool rags, water and sports drinks available on course, it is a great way to celebrate summer running. Half-marathon and 10K finishers receive technical shirts and medals while fun run participants get a T-shirt. www.sizzlingsummerhalf.com

ACME Multisports Music City Triathlon July 23 Nashville, Tenn.

A USAT National Championship Special Qualifier, the Music City Triathlon takes place in Nashville for the third year in a row, though the race itself is in its 33rd year. The race offers a kids’ duathlon of varying distances with an aquabike category also on the roster. The main triathlon event is made up of a 1.5K swim in Cumberland River, 40K bike ride along Ellington Parkway and 10K run in the downtown business district. Relay teams are welcome. www.team-magic.com

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If you can do these workouts in temperatures and other climatic conditions similar to those on race day, then that’s just the icing on the cake.

NEWS The 200 lottery winners who get a coveted spot at the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, in October have been announced and 10 lucky Texans made the cut.

Those representing the second-largest state in the U.S. are:

The ROBOTICS of RACING Who: Ahmed Zaher, USAT Level II Coach and founder of Playtri Performance, www.playtri.com, in Dallas. He is an Olympian and eight-time Ironman World Championship qualifier, All-American triathlete, and Egyptian National Champion in triathlon. Zaher also boasts a long history of coaching success, with many Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifiers, pro triathletes, Team USA and Egyptian Triathlon Federation athletes to his credit.

What: The Robot Workout The Goal: Programming the athlete’s mind and muscle memory, much like a robot is programmed, to perform more instinctively and automatically in race-specific conditions.

The Strategy: First, do some research on your goal race: Learn about the topography, weather conditions and competition. Once you know the course and the race, you can formulate your own robot workout.

Example: A moderately fit age-grouper’s goal race is St. Croix Ironman 70.3. He wants to finish and have a strong race, so he needs to know the following:

The SWIM is open water, about 30 to 45 minutes long depending on a swimmer’s ability. The water is warm and wetsuits are prohibited.

Eight weeks out from race day, this athlete would start his robot workout. The first workout is a brick that looks something like this: •30 minute easy swim •2.5 hour bike in Zones 2-3 (medium effort 6-7 out of 10) •1.5 hour run in Zones 2-3 (medium effort 6-7 out of 10)

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The BIKE takes place on an exceptionally hilly course with high winds and extreme heat and humidity, and will be 2.5 to 4 hours long.

The RUN features rolling hills, will be hot and humid like the bike, and will take approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours to complete.

Each week, alter this brick to be more like the race, until the last three weeks before the race, to look something like this: •30 minute swim with 15x100m repeats on a fast interval •2-3 hour hill workout on the bike in Zone 4-5 (race pace or hard effort, 8-9 out of 10) •1.5 hour run with warm up, 6x1 mile repeats at a 10K pace, and cool down

Brad Aspgren of Dallas, Carl Clark of San Antonio, Jason Cottrell of San Antonio, Stephen Hromcik of Arlington, Dave Molthen of Katy, Thomas Noble of Bellaire, Jerry Palmer of Houston, Tommy Pistana of Ft. Worth, Chip Thompson of San Antonio and David Lyle of The Woodlands.

Other Southern lottery winners include: James Bienvenu and Charles Stewart, both of Lafayette, La., Murray Scott of Collierville, Tenn., and Tim Shubert of Loudon, Tenn.

The complete lottery winner list is available at www.ironman.com.

The approximate number of miles of bike trail in Texas State Parks Find the trail list with descriptions at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/exptexas/bike

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Because at the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann, we’re dedicated to getting the dedicated back where they belong.

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Recovery Oatmeal Pancakes Eve Pearson Rodgers, a sports dietitian with Nutriworks Comprehensive Nutrition Consulting in Dallas, says research shows that six to 20 grams of protein within 30 minutes of training is best. Her recipe for oatmeal pancakes has both whey and casein protein, which have been shown to be absorbed best after a workout. Depending on your calorie needs you can eat one to two servings of this recipe for recovery.

Ingredients:          

1 cup oats 1 cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup instant nonfat dry powdered milk ¼ cup wheat germ 1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups lowfat buttermilk 2 large eggs ¼ cup unsalted butter

Directions: 1. Pulse oats in food processor five to six times until ground.

2. Combine ground oats, wheat flour, and the next five ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and butter in a small bowl. Stir into oat mixture.

3. Pour one quarter cup of batter for each pancake onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray. Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked; turn and cook other side.

•Makes 10 servings (1 serving = 2 pancakes) 1 serving = 183 calories, 9 grams protein, 26 grams carbs, 5 grams fat, 256 milligrams sodium Sports dietitian Eve Pearson Rodgers, MBA, RD, CSSD, helps youth, collegiate, professional and recreational athletes understand how to fuel training and competitions properly, offering programs nationwide. Find her at www.nutriworkscnc.com.

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 TRAIL GUIDE

Mitchell Lake San Antonio, Texas

These pancakes are very versatile.

If you’re doing a long workout on the weekend, just take them out of the freezer that morning and take with you to your training session— when you’re finished training, they will be thawed and can be eaten at room temperature.

Or, if you can make it home within 30 minutes of training, quickly reheat and serve with a small amount of maple or agave syrup.

—Eve Pearson Rodgers

Catch a glimpse of American white pelicans or listen to the noise of orioles filling the porch of the restored 1910 home that is the Mitchell Lake Audobon Center. The center sits on 1,200 acres that are positioned on a natural migratory bird route and is located at 10750 Pleasanton Road, just south of downtown San Antonio.

A hike on Mitchell Lake’s out-and-back trail will take you about 6.1 miles by the lake, grassland, wetlands and ponds. The Audobon Center is open weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed holidays) and is open during the week by appointment. www.tx.audubon.org/mitchell.html

RUNNING ROUTE

Crownridge Scenic Loop San Antonio

This hilly 14-mile route in San Antonio begins at the Crownridge Natural Area at 7222 Luskey Road and takes runners to Babcock Road and then out and back on Scenic Loop Road. Take in the scenery and enjoy a long run in hill country on this fun route.

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THE PENGUIN CHRONICLES [ BY JOHN BINGHAM ]

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I tend to learn things the hard way.

I was sick nearly every winter for 40 years before I learned to wear a hat in the cold. I crammed for exams a few too many times before I studied in advance. And I didn’t learn the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle until I had been rushed to the emergency room twice with severe chest pains.

I didn’t learn that I couldn’t eat and drink all I wanted whenever I wanted until the circumference of my waist was equal to about half of my height.

Like I said, I learn things the hard way.

This character flaw did not disappear because I decided that moving a little more and eating a little less was a more reasonable way to live. Nope.

I decided that moving a lot more and eating a lot less was better for me, because I was special.

Sure, I read that you are supposed to start off easy and give your body plenty of time to recover. Yeah, I know, it’s important to take rest days. That might be fine for other new athletes, but not for me.

And yes, I knew that people said that if you reduce your calorie intake too dramatically your body actually

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thinks you’re starving to death and so it holds on to body fat. And yes, I knew that people said food is fuel and to be an athlete you have to balance your diet to match your effort.

OK, fine for everyone else, but not for me.

I figured if running a little was good, running a lot was better. If cutting a little on my food intake was good, then cutting off my food intake almost entirely was better.

See where this is headed?

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while. Mine did. I ran too far. I ran too fast. I ate too little. For a while, I lost weight and felt like I was getting in shape. But about three weeks into my new routine I noticed that I had pain in nearly every joint and that everyone and everything around me started to look like food. The stapler on my desk looked like a hot dog. My computer started to look like a microwave oven.

I was hungry, tired and hurt.

Now, years later, I get paid to write and speak about living a healthy, active lifestyle. You would assume that I would have learned—the hard way—

that I can’t let my enthusiasm get the better of me. And you’d be wrong.

Every time I embark on some new project, whether it’s training for a half or full marathon or, as I did on Jan. 1, committing to moving every day for 100 days, I make the same mistake. I go at the project full throttle. Wide open. Flaps up. Afterburners engaged.

I’m confessing all of this because I know that many of you are just like me. I talk to you at the events. I get your e-mails. I know that we, the adult-onset athletes, are most susceptible to being driven by our egos and not by our common sense.

So if you’re in the middle of your summer racing season, be careful.

If you’re just getting started on your fall marathon training, be careful. Be patient. Be gentle. Be nice to yourself.

The lessons are out there to be learned. They can be learned through the expertise and experience of others. Or, they can be learned the hard way.

John Bingham, aka The Penguin, will share his running tales and experiences every month. Have a story of your own to share or a topic you’d like The Penguin to consider?

E-mail him at Thepenuin@johnbingham.com.

Illustration by Neil Numberman

Learning the Hard Way

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while.

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BIKE / RUN / TRI EVENTS: GET OUT THERE AND RACE

ALABAMA

Little Rock, dltevents@yahoo. com, dltevents.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON

7/17/11 Wet Dog Triathlon Decatur, bbbsmcal.org/events.htm

8/20/11 Tri Ark Open Water Swim Arkadelphia, dltevents@yahoo. com, dltevents.com

8/13/11 Mountain Lakes Triathlon Guntersville, 205-908-5970, races@team-magic.com, teammagic.com

10/9/11 Gulf Coast Event Half Marathon Mandeville, 985377-9563, joerelaxo@gmail. com, louisianahalf.com

Tri Arkansas Triathlon/ Duathlon Arkadelphia, dltevents@yahoo.com, dltevents.com

MULTISPORT

9/10/11 Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon Gulf Shores, 205-908-5970, races@teammagic.com, team-magic.com 11/26/11 Kaiser Coastal Half Marathon, 5K, and 1mile Run Orange Beach, 205-908-5970, races@team-magic.com, teammagic.com

ARKANSAS CYCLING

9/24/11 Big Dam Bridge 100 North Little Rock, dltevents@yahoo. com, thebigdambridge100.com 10/15/11 Piney Hills, Mt Bike Stage Race Ruston, dltevents@ yahoo.com, dltevents.com 10/30/11 DeGray Lake Mountain Bike Race Arkadelphia, dltevents@ yahoo.com, dltevents.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 11/19/11 White River Marathon for Kenya Cotter, 870-492-6625, agape316@centurytel.net , www.whiterivermarathon.com

MULTISPORT 7/24/11 Riverside Duathlon North

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8/21/11 DeGray Lake Sprint Triathlon Arkadelphia, dltevents@yahoo. com, dltevents.com 9/10/11 Toad Suck Open Water Swim Conway, dltevents@yahoo.com, dltevents.com

10/29/11 3rd Annual Jazz Half Marathon & 5K New Orleans, racedirector@jazzhalf.com, jazzhalf.com 11/12/11 Louisiana Trails Missions Marathon Shreveport, 318237-3086, jreneau@xmaonline. com , www.xmaonline.com/ xma-races

CALENDAR Alligator Stomp Luling, 504468-1488, chucknorsi@cox.net, nolarunning.com 10/7/11 Baton Rouge Zombie Bash 5K Run for Fun Baton Rouge, 225338-0804, ofmovingcolors.org 10/29/11 5K Run/Walk at Tanger Outlets Gonzales, 336-834-6814, jroberts@tangeroutlet.com, 11/5/11 Rock ‘n’ Run 5K Luling, 504416-1838, ryker725@cox.net,

MISSISSIPPI MARATHON/HALF MARATHON

Toad Suck Tri Conway, dltevents@yahoo.com, dltevents.com

12/3/11 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon Baton Rouge, 225292-3800, sailfish01@aol.com , www.brbeachmarathon.com

Toad Suck Du Conway, dltevents@yahoo.com, dltevents.com

9/4/11 Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Mile Tupelo, 332-665-8899, runtupelo@gmail.com , www. tupelorunningclub.net/index.html

MULTISPORT

10/15/11 Marathon Makeover Marathon and Half Marathon Madison, 888647-8278, marathon@ marathonmakeover.com , www. runforlifemarathon.com

9/11/11 CATS Sprint Triathlon Conway, dltevents@yahoo.com, dltevents.com 10/9/11 Heber Springs Triathlon Heber Springs, dltevents@ yahoo.com, dltevents.com 10/29/11 XTERRA Epic-Iron Mt Arkadelphia, dltevents@yahoo. com, dltevents.com

LOUISIANA CYCLING

9/11/11 Spillway Scramble Norco, 504-319-7348, nomambo.net 10/1/11 Bike MS: Louisiana Hammond, ms150.org

9/11/11 2011 CajunMan Triathlon Lafayette, 337-967-1377, sales@layfayettefitness.org, lafayettefitness.org

OUTDOORS 9/10/11 Spillway Adventure Race Norco, dpoleto@aol.com, gulfcoastadventure.com

RUNNING 9/17/11 The Original Mud Run New Orleans, info@ theoriginalmudrun.com, www. theoriginalmudrun.com/ 9/24/11 Great Wake Up Race Run/ Walk Abita Springs, 985-6266455, alison.dillmann@la.gov, selh.org/ViewEventDetails. aspx?Tid=21

11/27/11 Mississippi Coast Marathon and Half Marathon Waveland, 228380-7037, LeonardVergunst@ cableone.net , www. gulfcoastrunningclub.org

TENNESSEE CYCLING

9/3/11 Sunrise Century Bike Tour Clarksville, clarksvillecentury.com 9/11/11 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) Burns, Ryan.Forbess@tn.gov, state. tn.us/environment/parks/BRAT

To submit your event for listing, visit www.Event-hub.com.

9/17/11 Barley’s Bicycling Classic Knoxville, 865-250-3618, racedayevents.net 10/1/11 Raccoon Mountain Time Trial Chattanooga, 423-4006897, scenicitymultisport.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/18/11 Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs Pikeville, info@outdoorknoxville.com, outdoorknoxville.com 9/24/11 The Women’s Half Marathon & 5K Nashville, womenshalfmarathon.com 9/25/11 Smokies Half Marathon Seiverville , smokieshalf.com Bluegrass Half Marathon powered by Earth Fare Johnson City, 423-461-8012, bluegrasshalfmarathon.com 10/1/11 Southern Tennessee Plunge Marathon and Half Marathon Winchester, www. southerntennesseemarathon.com

clarksvillehm.com 10/15/11 Nashville Ultra Marathon Nashville, 615-390-0679, dennis@nashvilleultra.com, nashvilleultra.com Go Commando Half Marathon & 5K Clarksville, jessica@clarksville.tn.us, gocommandoclarksville.com ljams Nature Center 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs Knoxville, kevin@ endurancesportsmanagement. com, endurancesportsmanagement. com Mrfreesboro Half Marathon and Murph’s Fun Run Murfreesboro, themiddlehalf.com 10/16/11 7 Bridges Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Chattanooga, 423-400-6897, scenicitymultisport.com 10/29/11 Haunted Half Marathon Kingsport, 423-817-2696, visitkingsport.com/ hauntedhalf

Winchester’s Southern Tennessee Plunge Marathon and Half Marathon Winchester, southerntennesseemarathon.com

11/12/11 Nashville Half Marathon presented by Hard Rock Caf_ Nashville, emmit@ irunfortheparty.com, irunfortheparty.com

10/8/11 2011 Clarksville Half Marathon Clarksville,

11/20/11 Secret City Half Marathon and Relay Oak Ridge, 865-804-

Alamo Beer Challenge July 15, San Antonio This series of four events is designed in preparation for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half-Marathon in November. It’s also a chance to meet other runners and taste some locally brewed beer. The series kicks off with a Friday night run at Leon Creek Park, and will feature live music and beer in addition to either a 5K or 10K run. www.scallywompus.com

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CALENDAR [ SOUTH ] 7091, frankchmi@hotmail.com, 12/3/11 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Memphis, 800-5655112, marathon@stjude.org , www.stjudemarathon.org

MULTISPORT 7/10/11 Westside YMCA Triathlon Knoxville, racedayevents.com 7/11/11 Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon Chattanooga, 205908-5970, races@team-magic. com, team-magic.com 7/18/11 Amica 1907 Tellico Sprint USAT TN State Championship Triathlon Lenoir City, racedayevents.com 7/25/11 Music City Triathlon Nashville, 205-908-5970, races@team-magic.com, teammagic.com

9/18/11 Anchor Splash Sprint Triathlon Knoxville, 865-2503618, racedayevents.net 19th Annual Wolfpack Triathlon Memphis, 901-2742202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com, racesonline.com 9/24/11 Jailbreak Triathlon Columbia, 931-388-0135, columbiacyclingclub.com 9/25/11 Atomic Man Half-iron Distance Triathlon Lenior City, 865-250-3618, racedayevents.net Atomic Sprint Triathlon Lenior City, 865-250-3618, racedayevents.net

8/7/11 Springbrook Sprint Triathlon Alcoa, racedayevents.com

9/26/11 Anchor Splash Sprint Triathlon Knoxville, racedayevents.com

8/8/11 Sports Barn Sprint Triathlon Chattanooga, sports-barn.com

10/2/11 Atomic Man Duathlon Lenoir City, racedayevents.com

8/15/11 Tri Fall Creek Falls Triathlon Pikeville, racedayevents.com

10/23/11 Nashville Oyster Nashville, 303-777-6887, luann@ teamsage.com, nashvilleoyster. com

8/28/11 Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon Lebanon, 205-908-5970, races@team-magic.com, teammagic.com 9/3/11 Manchester STAR Triathlon Manchester, lahenley@yahoo. com, startriathlon.com 9/5/11 Atomic Man Triathlon Lenoir City, racedayevents.com Barberitos Fall Triathlon Johnson City, contactus@ tricitiestri.org, tricitiestri.org

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9/10/11 Nashvegas Half Distance Triathlon Ashland City, s2finfo@s2fevents.com, nashvegashalf.com

OUTDOORS 9/17/11 Warrior Dash Manchester, warriordash.com

9/5/11 Summer’s End 5K Bristol, 423963-1046, hstrial-werunevents. intuitwebsites.com

10/8/11 Nashville Oyster Shooter Adventure Sprint Nashville, 877-328-2783, info@tppevents.com, oysterracingseries.com

33rd Annual Franklin Classic to Benefit Mercy 5K, 10K, 1K Kid’s Fun Run Franklin, 615790-0567, mercytn.org

Run for Rotary presented

by LBMC Brentwood, chrisbrown44@yahoo.com, brentwoodrotary.org

9/10/11 3rd Annual Cumberland Caverns 5K McMinnville, 931-668-4396, info@ cumberlandcaverns.com, cumberlandcaverns.com

10/15/11 Urban Dare Nashville Nashville, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com

runchikinrun.com

Makin Macon Fit Lafayette, 615-666-2147, sbrawner@ mcgh.net , makinmaconfit.com 2011 Firefighters 5K Run/ Walk Sweetwater, 865-2079331, calliebrackett@gmail. com, Marine Mud Run 2011 Knoxville, MudRun@mclknox. org, mclknox.org 9/17/11 Franklin 4 the Cure 5K Run/ Walk and Family Fun Festival Franklin, franklinforthecure.org

Superhero Challenge Bristol, hike4heart.org Halloween in the Gulch 5K/10K Nashville, emmit@ irunfortheparty.com, irunfortheparty.com Sam’s Sprint 5K Run/Walk Mount Juliet, tatum4703@ yahoo.com, samssprint.org

Dash for Dad 5K Knoxville, 202-463-9455, greatprostatecancerchallenge. com/races/knoxville

10/22/11 An Orphan’s Hope 5K Nashville, info@walkforkaz. com, walkforfkaz.com

Race for the Golden Helix 5K Cookeville, 931-993-1377,

10/23/11 Cue for the Cure: National MS Society 5K Nashville, 800344-4867, nationalmssociety. org

10/1/11 Depot Days 4 Miler Smyrna, townofsmyrna.org Run for the Gold 5K Mount Juliet, mjbandofgold.com

12/17/11 The Goruck Challenge Memphis, info@ goruckchallenge.com, goruckchallenge.com

Navy SEAL Extreme OffRoad Challenge Cosby, 423-200-9935, management@ smokymountainendeavors.com, smokymountainendeavors.com

RUNNING

10/7/11 Goats Gallop 5K Lewisburg, 931-359-1544, gmm5k@hotmail.com, goatsmusicandmore.com

9/3/11 RunChikinRun 10K Murfreesboro, 615-494-3141,

Signal Mountain 10K Pie Run Signal Mountain, VPRaces@ chattanoogatrackclub.org., http:chattanoogatrackclub. org

11/1/11 The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Nashville, cmnh@ torch-relay.org, torch-relay.org 11/19/11 R3 Turkey Trot 2011 Clarksville, cyleste@r3running. com, r3running.com 12/31/11 Frostbite Run to the Countdown Hendersonville, 615-218-9694, ymcamidtn.org

Lady of the Lake Relays July 16, Dallas The race’s name comes from the urban legend of the female ghost who allegedly haunts White Rock Lake.

But its the specter of the two, nine-mile loops around the race that you need worry about. Compete in teams of two or four in a relay, or individuals can tackle one loop themselves. www.ladyofthelakerelays.com

You can run. You can run. You can run.

Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Jan. 27–29, 2012 Disneyland® Resort becomes Never Land for a magical weekend especially for Fairies and Princesses. It starts with a family 5K and kids’ races and culminates with a 13.1-mile run that weaves you through Disneyland® Resort. Just follow the second star to the right! © Disney S&R-10-18856

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CALENDAR [ SOUTH ] TEXAS

817-925-0158, Dansmark@ flash.net, www.tt24tt.com

7/9/11 Peach Pedal Bike Ride Weatherford, TX, 817-5986275, bbaker@wc.edu, www. peachpedal.com

Tour de Cure Houston Houston, tour.diabetes.org

CYCLING

London or bust.

7/16/11 Tour the Peanut Country, 11th Annual Bike Ride Gorman, peanutbikeride.com 7/23/11 Tour de Cure Fort Worth Fort Worth, tour.diabetes.org 7/25/11 HHH Training Series Plano, 972-578-5719, mike@bikinmike. com, BikinMike.com 8/6/11 Ring of Fire Ride or Race Luckenbach Fredericksburg, redlicoriceevents.com 8/11/11 Rockwall Rotary’s 24th Hot Rocks Rockwall, rockwallrotary.org/BicycleRace. cfm 8/26/11 Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races Mountain Bike Race Wichita Falls, 940-322-3223, info@ weechita.org, weechita.org 8/27/11 Hotter’N Hell Hundred Endurance Ride Wichita Falls, 940-322-3223, info@hh100.org, hh100.org 9/22/11 The Tejas 500 Glen Rose, Texas, 817-925-0158, Dansmark@flash.net, www. tt24tt.com 9/23/11 Iron Butt - 24 Hour Time Trial Glen Rose, Texas, 817-9250158, Dansmark@flash.net, www.tt24tt.com 9/24/11 Tin Butt - 12 Hour Time Trial Glen Rose, Texas, 817-925-0158, Dansmark@flash.net, www. tt24tt.com Texas Shoot-Out 6 Hour Time Trial Glen Rose, Texas,

Follow Dathan on his quest to qualify for his third Olympic Games.

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Event Spot Light

10/1/11 Wish 100 Plano, 214-496-5006, EMittendorf@northtexaswish. org, Wish100.org 10/8/11 Big Bend Adventure Marathon , 972-578-5719, mike@FunBikin.com, FunBikin. com North Texas Bicycle Rally Roanoke, samuelsellers@ yahoo.com, ntbicyclerally.org 10/9/11 Texas Fort Tour •À_3 Days, 3 Forts Jacksboro, 940-3223223, info@weechita.org, weechita.org 10/15/11 24 Hours of Rocky Hill Smithville, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com Bike MS: Valero San Antonio, ms150.org 10/16/11 Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin Austin, 877.236.8820, teamlivestrong@livestrong. org, www.teamlivestrong.org

10/15/11 Marathon 2 Marathon and Half-Marathon Marathon, 432-386 4500, info@ marathon2marathon.net , www. marathon2marathon.net 10/22/11 Frankenthon Monster Marathon Cedar Park, 512444-2800 x8900, frank@ interwoven.com , www. frankenthon.com Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K Huntsville, dgrant@shsu. edu, 7hills.us 10/23/11 Honored Hero Run, Half Marathon, 5K, 1K Fun Run Fort Worth, info@ honoredherorun.com, honoredherorun.com 10/24/11 13.1 Marathon Dallas, 131marathon.com 11/13/11 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon San Antonio, 800-311-1255, rnrsa@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com Fort Worth Marathon Fort Worth, 817-731-6276, swsm@sbcglobal.net , www. fortworthmarathon.org

10/22/11 Pedal 2 Paris Blue Ridge, 972578-5719, mike@FunBikin.com, FunBikin.com

12/4/11 Dallas White Rock Marathon Dallas, 972-839-3976, marcus@ runtherock.com , www. runtherock.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON

MULTISPORT

9/18/11 Army-Dillo Twenty Miler San Antonio, 210-385-8248, runawayclub.vpweb.com

7/2/11 TX Sprint Adventure Race #4 Navasota, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com

10/1/11 West Texas CrossRoads Marathon and HalfMarathon Odessa, 432-368-2500, marathon@ crossroadsodessa.com , www. crossroadsmarathon.com

7/6/11 Open Water Swim Clinic The Colony, 765-532-6932, kristen@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/lewisvilletx/open-water-swim-clinic-2011

Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Bryan, 979-7762195, brazosvalleymuseum.org

7/9/11 4th Annual Iron Brothers Sprint Tri #1 Grand Prairie, 817-707-0500, ironjack@

ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com 7/10/11 Couples Triathlon Austin, 512472-5646, info@highfiveevents. com, www.couplestri.com 4th Annual Iron Brothers Sprint Tri #2 Grand Prairie, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com 7/11/11 Beginner Swim Clinic and Underwater Filming Dallas, 765-532-6932, kristen@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/dallas-tx/ beginner-swim-clinic-andunderwater-filming-2010 7/13/11 Race Day 101 Clinic Plano, 765-532-6932, kristen@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/dallas-tx/ race-day-101-clinic-2011 7/16/11 TX Sprint Adventure Race #5 Burnet, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com 7/17/11 Tri-Now Endurance Open Water Swim Challenge Little Elm, 214-546-9568, CoachFrank@Tri-Now.com, www.Tri-Now.com 11th Annual North YMCA Kids Triathlon Dallas, 817-7070500, ironjack@ironheadrp. com, ironheadrp.com Disco Triathlon Valley View, danejones@verizon.net, discotriathlon.com River Ranch Triathlon New Braunfels, 830-627-8401, nick@seidelproductions.com, seidelproductions.com Bayou Duathlon La Marque, klandry39@prodigy.net, www. triontherun.com 7/19/11 Pure Austin Splash & Dash #4 Austin, info@ highfiveevents.com, highfiveevents.com

Wool Capital Triathlon Aug. 14, San Angelo, Texas This year marks the 24th edition of the oldest Olympicdistance race in the Southwest. Swim in the currentfree Concho River and ride on smooth roads before tackling the 10K “dirt road from hell” that dominates the run course. www.ironheadrp.com

CALENDAR [ south ] 7/24/11 3rd Annual TriWaco Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon Waco, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com Small Texan Triathlon Boerne, 210-843-4234, racedirector@rocketmail.com, brittonbikes.com/hcsa-events/ small-texan-tri/small-txmainpage.htm TriWaco Triathlons Waco, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, triwaco.org/ 7/30/11 Tall City Triathlon Midland, cthomas@midlandymca.org, midlandymca.org 7/31/11 Jack’s Generic Triathlon New Braunfels, 512-472-5646, info@highfiveevents.com, jacksgenerictri.com Pionner Power Sprint Triathlon Denton, 214-5029837--, danejones@verizon.net, dallasathletesracing.com

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Tumbleweed Triathlon Odessa, odessaymca.org/ Triathlon.htm 8/1/11 Beginner Tri Training Program Dallas, 765-532-6932, kristen@triplethreattough. com, www.active.com/ triathlon/dallas-tx/beginnertri-training-program-us-opensprint-2011 8/7/11 3rd Annual Park Cities YMCA Kids Tri Dallas, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ironheadrp.com, playtri.com/ Bridgeland Triathlon Cypress, aaron@onurleft.com, BridgelandTri.com 8/8/11 Tri-Now Kids Summer Camp @ Blackland Plano, 214-5469568, CoachFrank@Tri-Now. com, www.LittleBuggyKidsTri. com 8/10/11 2nd Annual Prairie Trail OffRoad Triathlon Grand Prairie,

817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp.com General Nutrition Clinic Dallas, 214-876-3572, brett@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/dallas-tx/ general-nutrition-clinic-2011 8/13/11 Gator Bait Triathlon Boerne, 210-912-8874, bbschmidt37@ yahoo.com, www.redemptionrp. com 8/14/11 24th Annual IRP Wool Capital Triathlon San Angelo, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com TriGirl Sprint Triathlon Humble , idutri2@prodigy.net, www.trigirlsports.com Austin F1 Cubed Triathlon Austin , www.rbsportsllc.com 8/16/11 Pure Austin Splash & Dash #5 Austin, info@ highfiveevents.com, highfiveevents.com

8/21/11 Take on the Heat Triathlon The Colony, 214-405-5092, info@playtri.com, playtri.com 8/22/11 Sweet and Twisted Triathlon women’s only race Spicewood, etruslow@ redlicoriceevents.com, redlicoriceevents.com 8/24/11 Bike Clinic Richardson, 469-853-2314, sean@ triplethreattough.com, www.active.com/triathlon/ richardson-tx/basic-bikeclinic-2011 8/27/11 Clear Lake International Triathlon Clear Lake, 713-8165060, penningtoncsm@gmail. com, out-loud.org 8/28/11 11th Annual Tri-Rock Kiwanis Sprint Tri Rockwall, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp.com

8/29/11 Training for Triathlon Seminar Dallas, 765-532-6932, kristen@triplethreattough. com, www.triplethreattough. com 8/31/11 Run Clinic Plano, 214-2876613, kevin@triplethreattough. com, www.active.com/running/ plano-tx/run-clinic-2011 9/4/11 Old College Tri Triathlon Denton, danejones@verizon. net, oldcollegetri.com Summertime Blues Sprint Triathlon Freeport, jay@ ontheruntx.com, www. triontherun.com 9/5/11 The Austin Triathlon Austin, 512-472-5646, info@ highfiveevents.com, www. theaustintriathlon.com Blackland Triathlon & Little Buggy Kid’s Tri Plano, 214-5469568, CoachFrank@Tri-Now.com, www.BlacklandTri.com

9/10/11 The Wurst Tri Ever New Braunfels, 210-912-8874, bbschmidt37@yahoo.com, www.redemptionrp.com 9/11/11 8th Annual PraireMan Half Iron/Aquabike Grand Prairie, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Plano, indoortri.com Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Lake Houston, indoortri.com 8th Annual Prairie Man Long and Sprint Triathlon and Aquabike Grand Prairie, 817-707-0500, ironheadrp.com/ prairieman/ Kingwood Olympic Triathlon at Alexander Deussen Park Houston, info@troikapromotions.com, troikapromotions.com Wisetri Triathlon Chico, mike.

CALENDAR [ south ] bowers@wiseregional.com, wisetri.com 9/12/11 Beginner Swim Clinic and Underwater Filming Dallas, 765-532-6932, kristen@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/dallas-tx/ beginner-swim-clinic-andunderwater-filming-2010 9/17/11 Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Colleyville, indoortri. com SPC Cotton Country Sprint Triathlon Levelland, 806-716-2236, www2. southplainscollege.edu/ cottoncountry Rose City Triathlon Whitehouse, 903-539-9484, cdb882@yahoo.com, rosecitytri.com 9/20/11 Pure Austin Splash & Dash #6 Austin, info@ highfiveevents.com, highfiveevents.com 9/21/11 Competitive Edge for Endurance Athletes Dallas, 469-362-2554, tommy@ triplethreattough.com, www.active.com/triathlon/ dallas-tx/competitive-edge-forendurance-athletes-2011 9/24/11 Playtri Kids Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch McKinney, info@playtri.com, playtri.com/ kidsrace.php Playtri Stonebridge Ranch Open Water Swim Races McKinney, info@playtri.com, playtri.com/stonebridge.php Terra Firma Adventure Race Smithville, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com Tyler Adventure Sprint Race Tyler, reneauj7@gmail.com,

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steelsports.net Cross Timbers Sprint Triathlon 2011 Stephenville, 817-680-4876, parttimemagic@yahoo.com, crosstimberssprinttriathlon. com Aquarena Springs Tri San Marcos, rotarytriathlon@ rotarysanmarcos.com , rotarysanmarcos.com/ RotaryTri.html 9/25/11 Playtri/RBM Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon McKinney, info@playtri.com, playtri.com/ stonebridge.php Dilloman Triathlon Spicewood, rick@rbsportsllc. com, www.dillomantri.com Houston Triathlon Houston, onurleft.com Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Flower Mound, indoortri.com Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Garland, indoortri. com Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Cinco Ranch, indoortri.com 9/28/11 Race Day 101 Clinic Plano, 765-532-6932, kristen@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/dallas-tx/ race-day-101-clinic-2011 10/1/11 The Kerrville Triathlon Festival Kerrville, 512-4725646, info@highfiveevents. com, www.kerrvilletri.com Muddy Outlaw Dash Austin, director@toocoolracing.com, www.muddyoutlaw.com Open Water Swim Clinic Rockwall, 765-532-6932, kristen@triplethreattough. com, www.active.com/triathlon/

lewisville-tx/open-water-swimclinic-2011 10/2/11 Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon Dallas, www. toyotausopentriathlon.com 4th Ironhead Women’s Sprint Triathlon Mansfield, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com Du the Bear Duathlon Houston, 713-816-5060, penningtoncsm@gmail.com, out-loud.org Trek Women’s Triathlon Austin, 877-221-9665, info@ trekwomenstriathlonseries. com, trekwomenstriathlonseries. com 10/8/11 Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Allen, indoortri.com Lifetime Fitness Indoor Triathlon Mansfield, indoortri. com 10/16/11 Amica Try Andy’s Tri Sugarland, 281-242-7700, slfinishlinesports.com Monster Two Triathlon Denton, danejones@verizon. net, monstertriathlon.com 10/22/11 Bastrop Lost Pines Triathlon Bastrop, 210-912-8874, bbschmidt37@yahoo.com, www.redemptionrp.com 10/23/11 5150 Galveston triathlon Galveston, athleteservices@5150.com, 5150.com Oktoberfest Triathlon Fulshear, 713-254-6870, tina@ itritraining.net, itrievents.com 10/30/11 Monster One Triathlon

The Hottest Half and 10K Aug. 14, Dallas

This half-marathon and 10K in Norbuck Park in Dallas let’s runners know to expect: an average high temperature of 96 degrees. The 7:30 a.m. start time and 12 water stops will hopefully make the course around White Rock Lake a bit more pleasant. But be prepared. www.hottesthalf.com

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CALENDAR [ SOUTH ] Keller, danejones@verizon.net, monstertriathlon.com 11/6/11 Iron Star Triathlon Montgomery, 713-816-5060, penningtoncsm@gmail.com, out-loud.org 11/13/11 4th Annual Bronda’s Run/ Bike Duathlon Ft. Worth, 817-707-0500, ironjack@ ironheadrp.com, ironheadrp. com 11/14/11 Beginner Swim Clinic and Underwater Filming Dallas, 765-532-6932, kristen@ triplethreattough.com, www. active.com/triathlon/dallas-tx/ beginner-swim-clinic-andunderwater-filming-2010 11/19/11 The Dirty Du / Half Marathon Smithville, 512-472-5646, info@ highfiveevents.com, www. dirtydu.com 11/20/11 Natural Bridge Caverns

Duathlons San Antonio, 210-912-8874, bbschmidt37@ yahoo.com, www.redemptionrp. com

usa@citychase.com, www. citychaseusa.com

OUTDOORS

7/2/11 DRC Independence 5K/10K Dallas, runontexas.com

9/10/11 The Juggernaut Adventure Race for a Cause Trophy Club, info@beatthejuggernaut.com, beatthejuggernaut.com 9/11/11 Women’s Race Cedar Park, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com 9/23/11 The Goruck Challenge Austin, info@goruckchallenge.com, goruckchallenge.com 10/1/11 Sweat Equity Challenge Victoria, sweatequitychallenge. org 10/2/11 T-Mobile City Chase presented by Blackberry Austin, 312-850-8166,

RUNNING

TX State Championship Sprint AR #4 Spicewood, 972-966-1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, terrafirmapromo.com

Run Wild 5K Houston, 8323177517, gmulvihill@aol. com, www.eztoregister.com 7/10/11 Too Hot To Handle 5K & 15K Dallas, 214-393-6972x104, toohottohandle@runontexas. com, www.runontexas. com/TempPages/Events/ TooHot2010/toohotinfo.htm

7/3/11 Magnolia Hill Trail Run Navasota, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com

7/12/11 Plano Pacers’ Prediction Run Plano, runontexas.com 7/15/11 Alamo Beer Challenge San Antonio, www.scallywompus. com

7/4/11 4 for the 4th Corpus Christi, julie.ccrunner@gmail.com, corpusroadrunners.com

7/16/11 Lady of the Lake Run Relays Dallas, ladyofthelakerelays. com

41st Annual Firecracker Run Brownfield, wtrunning. com/?p=231

Vern’s No Frills 5K Georgetown, nofrills5k@yahoo. com,

Fireworks 1K & 5K Mckinney, runontexas.com

7/17/11 High Noon Shootout Fort Worth, info@fwrunners.org, fwrunners.org

7/30/11 Mosquito Chase Run Clute, 800-371-2971, buzz@ mosquitofestival.com, mosquitofestival.com Plano Pacers Children’s Charities Run 5K Plano, runontexas.com Sandman 5k Beach Challenge GALVESTON, idutri2@prodigy.net, www. sandman5k.com 8/6/11 McKinney Historical Run McKinney, 214-393-6972x104, learj@wetimeraces.com, www. runontexas.com/TempPages/ Events/ McKinneyHistorical2010/ McKinneyHistorical2010.htm DRC Cross Country Relay Dallas, runontexas.com 8/9/11 Plano Pacers’ Prediction Run Plano, runontexas.com 8/13/11 Hot Dam Run Lubbock, 806-

742-2907, wtrc.tripod.com/ races.html Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer 5K Houston, 8323177517, gmulvihill@aol. com, www.eztoregister.com 8/14/11 The Hottest Half Dallas, 972235-2513, lewis.george@ mellew.com, hottesthalf.com Watermelon Run N Relay Fort Worth, info@fwrunners.org, fwrunners.org 8/17/11 Half Marathon Training Program Dallas & Surrounding area, 214-546-9568, CoachFrank@Tri-Now.com, www.Tri-Now.com 8/20/11 Vern’s No Frills 5K Georgetown, nofrills5k@yahoo. com, 8/28/11 NOCC Balance 5K Austin, 512524-2953, info@bounceaustin. com,

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CALENDAR [ south ] Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races 10K and half marathon Wichita Falls, 940-322-3223, info@weechita.org, hh100.org 9/3/11 DRC Breakfast Bash Dallas, runontexas.com Dino Dash Festival 2011: 5K and 10K Glen Rose, thelisaschmidtfoundation@ gmail.com, thelisaschmidtfoundation.com 9/5/11 Labor Day 15K & 5K Fort Worth, info@fwrunners.org, fwrunners.org Labor of Love 1K, 5K and 10K Mckinney, michhudd@ sbcglobal.net, stonebridgeracers.com 9/10/11 Shallowater Stampede Shallowater, 806-799-4473, wtrc.tripod.com/races.html

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Shortgrass Scamper Archer City, TX, 9405744217, Tami.

Crowley@esc9.net, www. acshortgrassscamper.com Vern’s No Frills 5K Georgetown, nofrills5k@yahoo. com, The Jailbreak: Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Worth, runthejailbreak.com Big Love Fun Run Angleton, 501-954-7976, biglovecancercare.com

Pink Door’s 2011 5K Legacy Race Houston, info@ pinkdoornonprofit.org pinkdoornonprofit.org

Brain Power 5K & Kids K Georgetown, bill@ noexcusesrunning.com, noexcusesrunning.com

Just Run for a Just Cause Katy, 281-492-0785, kingslandjustice.com/just-run

World Airline Race Grapevine, runmax@yahoo. com, worldairlineroadrace.com

Follow Kara’s quest to the Olympics while she juggles new life challenges.

Heels and Hills and Him Half Marathon Irving, registration@heelsandhills. com, heelsandhills.com

Caveman Extreme Mud Run Bridgeport , info@ cavemanxtreme.com, cavemanxtreme.com

9/11/11 Lonestar Rogaine Championship Mountain Home, director@toocoolracing. com, toocoolracing.com

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The Original Mud Run Austin, info@theoriginalmudrun.com, www.theoriginalmudrun.com/

Gruene 10K New Braunfels, athleteguild.com

Spur On 5K/10K Trail Run/ Walk Fort Worth, 817-514-0290, mercyheart.org

Supermom

9/25/11 Terra Firma Trail Run Smithville, 972.966.1300, info@ terrafirmapromo.com, www. terrafirmapromo.com

Archer City Shortgrass Scamper Archer City, 940-5744217, tami.crowley@esc9.net, acshortgrassscampercom. webstarts.com

The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge Dash For Dads Arlington, 817-417-1112, greatprostatecancerchallenge. com

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9/17/11 Urban Dare San Antonio San Antonio, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com

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9/24/11 Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest 5K Fort Worth, info@dfwruns.com, www.rahroktoberfest.com/ Gem of the Hill Country 5K and 10K Mason, etannehill@ gmail.com, active.com Plano Pacers 5M Fling Plano, runontexas.com Juggernaut Adventure Race for a Cause Austin, info@ beatthejuggernaut.com, beatthejuggernaut.com OHF Walk for a Cure in Honor of Jason Nichols Waco, 212777-0470, ohr.org

Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay Austin, rsubedar@waggeneredstrom. com, austinmarathonrelay.com 2011 PCOS Awareness 5K Houston, 713-487-7267, pcosfoundation.org 10/1/11 DRC The Loop Dallas, runontexas.com The Vineyard Run Grapevine, 972-235-2513, lewis.george@ mellew.com, vineyardrun.com Kraut Run 8K Fredericksburg, 512-731-2139, krautrun8k@ yahoo.com, athleteguild.com 21st Annual Bare As You Dare Cross-Country 5K Alvord, 940-627-2313, bluebonnetnudistpark.com Mud Quest Adventure Run Waco, 254-716-3200, mudquestrun.com 10/2/11 IBM Uptown Classic Austin, 512-286-9247, bdee@us.ibm. com, active.com 10/8/11 The Original Mud Run Houston, info@ theoriginalmudrun.com, www. theoriginalmudrun.com/ 10 For Texas & One 4 Texas The Woodlands, cbielert@ thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov The Great Brazos Relay College Station, baylor.edu/ greatbrazosrelay/ Wichita Falls Susan G.

Austin F1 Cubed Triathlon Aug. 14, Austin, Texas

A first-year event, this race puts a new spin on multisport. The course features a 300-meter swim, 10K bike and 2.5K run—that needs to be completed three times. Compete as a team, with team members completing all three legs or one leg three times, or as an individual. www.rbsportsllc.com

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CALENDAR [ south ] Komen Race for the Cure Wichita Falls, 940-636-2450, racechair@wichitafallsraceforthecure.org, wichitafalls-raceforthecure. org/Komen_Wichita_Falls/ Home.html 10/9/11 The Tyler Rose Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Tyler, tylermarathon.com/ 10/11/11 Plano Pacers’ Prediction Run Plano, runontexas.com 10/14/11 The Capital to Coast Relay the great Texas relay Austin, 206-817-6859, clint@ capitaltocoastrelay.com, www.capitaltocoastrelay.com 10/15/11 Komen Dallas Race for the Cure Dallas, ww5.komen.org

24 Hour Fitness 11528 Gulf Freeway, Houston Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 9

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Park to Park Run Houston, 713-524-5876-x333, hermannpark.org

21614 Tomball Parkway, Houston Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 9 Practical Yoga Instructor Training - Sept. 11

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis - Beaumont Beaumont, cctakesteps.org Vern’s No Frills 5K Georgetown, nofrills5k@ yahoo.com,

Langham Creek YMCA 16725 Longenbaugh Dr., Houston Personal Trainer Certification - Sept. 9-11 KickBoxing Certification - Sept. 10 Step Certification - Sept. 10 Indoor Cycling - Sept. 10 Group Resistance Training - Sept. 11 Practical Pilates - Sept. 11

2011 Rib, Rub and Run Rockwall , 877-796-8786, coachbarrett@ rockwallrunningcenter.com, rockwallrunningcenter.com 10/16/11 Colombia Muddy Buddy Dallas Cedar Hill, 1-800-3111255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com

Memphis, TN Cordova Family YMCA 7950 Club Center Cove, Cordova Personal Trainer Certification - Sept. 9-11 Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 10 Indoor Cycling - Sept. 11

Harbor Half Marathon & Relay, Kid’s Race Corpus Christi, 361884-6561, jwoodall@jast.org, harborhalf.com

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Mercury 10K Fort Worth, info@fwrunners.org, fwrunners.org 10/22/11 Run For Your Life Houston, runforyoulife@ thehealthmuseum.org, Monster Mash 5K & Carnival Comanche, girlsrunningwild.webs.com Run For Your Life 5K & Kids K Houston, 713-521-1515 ext. 3, runforyourlife@ thehealthmuseum.org, thehealthmuseum.com/ runforyourlife Williamson County Great Strides 5K Walk Cedar Park, 301-951-4422 , info@cff.org, cff.org/great_strides/aboutgs 2011 Double Trouble 5K & 10K Grapevine, contactus@ runnersandwalkers.com, runnersandwalkers.com Red Balloon Run and Relay p/b InTouch Credit Union Plano, 214-526-9712, preston@ passionforchildrens.org, www. redballoonevent.org 10/23/11 Williamson County 10K/5K and Kids Fun Run Leander, kcummins@racewithadvocare. com, racewithavocare.com 10/29/11 The Original Mud Run Fort Worth, info@ theoriginalmudrun.com, www. theoriginalmudrun.com/ Trek or Treat 5K at Watters Creek Allen, 214-339-7867, info@dfwruns.com, www. trekortreat5k.com Chosen: Marathon for Adoption New Braunfels, athleteguild.com/node/301

Stephenville Lions Halloween Spooktacular 5K, 10K and half marathon Stephenville, 214-675-4708, stephenvillelions@gmail.com, stephenvillelions.com Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis - Midland Midland, cctakesteps.org Rock the Mind 5K Run, 2-Mile Walk College Station, namibrazosvalley.org/default. aspx 4th Annual Monster Mash 5k/10k/15k Fun Run & Candy Corn Kids Houston, info@onurmark.net, monstermashrun.com Speak Up For Kids 5K and 1K Fun Run Waco , 254-7529330 x117, advocacycntr.org/ programs/casa/64-speak-upfor-kids-5k-with-childrensspooktacular.htm 10/30/11 Halloween Hustle Mckinney, 214-726-9886, michhudd@ sbcglobal.net, runontexas. com Plano Pacers Boo Scoot 5K and 10K Plano, runontexas. com 11/4/11 Hippity ROC Half Marathon and 5K Cypress, runovercancer@gmail.com, runovercancer.com 11/5/11 Arbor Day Run Plano, 214.339.7867, info@dfwruns. com, www.arbordayrun.com Wurst 5-Mile Run New Braunfels, 830-708-2991, athleteguild.com 5th Annual Race to Read Colleyville, 817-503-1150, runtimeracingservices.com

Sweet & Twisted Triathlon Aug. 21, Spicewood, Texas

This women’s only triathlon just outside of Austin features a 500-meter swim, 12.8-mile bike and 5K run. After the race, enjoy a free massage, plenty of sweets and a Sweet & Twisted signature mimosa. www.redlicoriceevents.com

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CALENDAR [ SOUTH ] The Labyrith Challenge 5K Elmo, thelabyrinthchallenge. com The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Viva Las Vegas 5K Katy, hkerbow@ ccfa.org, ccfavivalasvegas5k. webs.com 11/6/11 DRC Half-Marathon Dallas, drchalf@dallasrunningclub. com, www.drchalf.com/index. php 11/8/11 Plano Pacers’ Prediction Run Plano, runontexas.com 11/12/11 Help The Homeless Walkathon & 5K Dallas, 214.339.7867, info@dfwruns. com, www. helpthehomelessdallas.org Salute American Heroes 5K/10K The Colony, 972-9834438, funrun@post21.org,

saluteamericanheroes.com For The Run Of It 10K Temple, 254-298-5690, ci.temple.tx.us/ index.aspx?nid=158 11/16/11 Half Marathon Training Program Dallas & Surrounding area, 214-546-9568, CoachFrank@Tri-Now.com, www.Tri-Now.com 11/19/11 Urban Dare Houston Houston, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@ urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com City Lights 5K Wichita Falls, 940-322-3223, info@weechita. org, weechita.org Vern’s No Frills 5K Georgetown, nofrills5k@yahoo. com, Hell Run„Dallas Dallas, info@ hellrun.com, hellrun.com

Speak Up Kids CASA 5K Waxahachie, 972-937-1455, casa5k.org

Trot Austin, 512-479-8805, turkeytrot@austin.rr.com, thundercloud.com

Richardson Gobble Hobble 5K & Family Run/Walk Richardson, 972-671-5263, centralhealthandwellness.com/ gobblehobble.cfm

Turkey Chase Corpus Christi, 800-682-2159, julie.ccrunner@ gmail.com, corpusroadrunners. com

Miles for Meredith Mansfield, themeredithhatchfoundation. org 11/20/11 Warrior Dash Conroe, warriordash.com 11/24/11 35th Annual Turkey Trot 4 Miler San Antonio, saroadrunners.com Sheltering Arms Turkey Trot Houston, 713-685-6524, cramirez@shelteringarms.org, shelteringarms.org ThunderCloud Subs Turkey

GE Run Thru The Woods The Woodlands, 281-367-9622, rdavis@ymcahouston.org, woodlandsonline.com/dbs/ ymca_new/dyncat. cfm?catid=3043 11/26/11 25th Annual Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Turkey Trot Sugar Land, 281-242-7700, slfinishlinesports.com Plano Pacers Turkey Run Off 5K & 15K Plano, runontexas. com 12/2/11 The Santa Scurry 5K Run/ Walk Keller, 214-546-9568, CoachFrank@Tri-Now.com,

www.SantaScurry.com 12/3/11 Urban Dare Fort Worth Fort Worth, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@ urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com Lights of Love 5K and Kids•À_ K Austin, info@ bounceaustin.com, lightsoflove5k.org Houston’s Ronald McDonald House Trafigura Home Run 2011 Houston, 713-795-3585 , rmhhouston.org Don Zetnick Arlington Winter Run 10K, 2-Mile, 1K Arlington, 817-461-2281, donzetnickwinterrun.com 12/10/11 Schlotzsky’s Jingle Bun Run 5K, 1K Temple, 254-298-5690 , ci.temple.tx.us/index. aspx?NID=158

North Texas Great Santa Run Plano, 469-241-9100, mypossibilities.org St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Jingle Bell 5K New Braunfels, 830-708-2991, athleteguild. com/group/nbrunclub Santa Shuffle 5K Comanche, girlsrunningwild.webs.com 12/11/11 33rd Annual Decker Challenge Austin, 512814-5272, president@ austinrunners.org, daisy. austinrunners.org Sugar Land Finish Line Sports 30K Sugar Land, slfinishlinesports.com Tropical 10K and Hawaiian 5K Fort Worth, runontexas.com RunGirl 13.1 Houston, cgodfrey@spectrumwater.com, trigirlsports.com

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The Long Run By scott Jurek

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t was a classic case of air travel gone wrong. In 2001, my team and I were stuck in the Vancouver International Airport for an extra 12 hours while on our way to the Hong Kong Trailwalker 100K. In an instant, we lost half a day and missed out on a training run on the course. It would have been easy to grab some dinner, curl up on the airport floor and call it a day, but my teammate, Ian Torrence, had a better idea. Before I knew it, we were running along the sidewalks of the departures entrance.

Although the 90-minute run took place alongside roaring planes spewing jet exhaust, we made the best of things and didn’t miss our training run. I maintain a busy travel schedule amid training for the world’s longest and toughest ultramarathons; combining pre-travel planning with adaptability is my strategy for running while on the road. Before leaving home, I front-load training. My advice: Plan the week preceding travel as a higher volume week and the travel week as a recovery week.

Do quality sessions such as tempo runs, hill workouts and long runs the week before travel.

If I’m traveling some place new, I try to research the area so I know what to expect when I arrive: Use the Internet to research running routes; I like www.mapmyrun. com and www.usatf.org/routes.

Search for restaurants and grocery stores to save time and fuel right.

Check the weather forecast to pack appropriately. This may appear to be a no-brainer, but you’re more likely to skip a run if it’s pouring and you forgot a running hat and waterproof shell.

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the fly can obliterate training plans.

Here’s what I do: Look over the next day’s schedule and plan when a run will fit; it’s often best to train first thing in the morning before obligations pile up.

For tempo and specific pace workouts, a GPS or speed-distance watch is an important tool for knowing splits on routes without mile markers.

Evenings are a good time to squeeze in a flexibility or short strength session. If a hotel gym is not available, consider a portable gym unit (such as TRX or resistance tubing) that packs easily.

Remember, even the best plans need to be flexible: Make do with the time and environment: Thirty minutes Jurek uses of running in traffic can be www.mapmy better than a zero for the run.com and www.usatf.org/ day.

Research nearby routes to find runrunning specialty stores Make the most of ning routes when and running clubs to unexpected schedule he’s traveling. join group workouts and changes. Have running explore hidden routes. gear on hand for unexpected Before a trip to Asheville, N.C., opportunities to train.

I contacted resident trail running Factor the day’s stress into legend Will Harlan, who gave me a whether getting out for a late-day great tour—complete with lessons on session is worthwhile. Sometimes rest botany and history—and workout on and sleep may be the best choice. a local trail.

While it may not take the form of Upon arriving at my destination, I running alongside an airport tarmac, gather additional information from the training during travel can be somehotel staff to confirm my research and thing to dread or a fun challenge to get advice from locals that may not be embrace. Running in a new environavailable online or in English. When I ment and being adaptable may be just traveled to Tokyo in February, I stayed what you need to stay motivated. one mile from the 5K path that circles the Imperial Palace. I went for a run Based in Boulder, Colo., Scott Jurek is a to shake off the jet lag as soon as I got seven-time winner of the Western States settled, sightseeing during the less 100-mile trail run. Read more from him at hectic late-night hours. www.competitor.com.

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[ Northeast ] ON THE RADAR C advice

Inside the Endurance Mind How to mentally prepare for race day

tual physical energy being lost.”

What many don’t realize is that high levels of anxiety lead to an Knowing you’re ready on race increased heart rate as well as a day, said Newport, R.I.-based sports psychologist John Sullivan, chemical response in the brain, which can decrease performance. can be one of the most challengThe bigger question is how to ing aspects of preparing for it. It’s maintain a level of awareness and a fact most of us have dealt with: readiness that consistently leads There is a deep tie between the you to a better performental and emotional mance for any race. state of the mind that You can e-mail Sullivan mainconnects to the physical Newport, R.I.-based tains that one of the state of the body. sports psychologist easiest methods is John Sullivan for more advanced preparaReady, Set— advice at Jps@per tion.

Prepare—Then Go! formancedocs.com.

“Months in ad“I ask my clients to rate vance of your key race their readiness on a scale it’s helpful to do smaller from one to 10,” Sullivan said. races that act as a simulation. At “Anything between a five and six these races, check-in with your on that scale is considered major race plans on a mental, emotional anxiousness and can lead to ac-

v and physical level.” If something isn’t working, be aware and, of course, change it.

Another helpful way to work on managing your emotions is integrating relaxation techniques into your training.

Sullivan’s Sound Bite “Work on your iPod playlist.

Your heart rate goes up with fast, fist-pumping music. Try to play music that is relaxing,” Sullivan explained. The faster the beatsper-minute on the playlist, the faster your heart rate is.

“Conservation and preservation of energy are paramount,” he said. “The more unnecessary energy you burn, the less you’re conserving. Instead, you want your energy focused on the race.”

By The Numbers // Hartford, Conn.

The Hartford Marathon Foundation’s largest race, The ING Hartford Marathon, has been up-and-running for 17 years. www.hartfordmarathon.org

The Hartford Marathon Foundation puts on more than 50 races annually, including triathlons, duathlons, half and full marathons.

There are four running clubs in Hartford County and 20 running clubs total in the areas surrounding Hartford County. www.runningintheusa.com

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Hartford’s Bushnell Park— the first park in the U.S. purchased by taxpayers for the public—is home to a vintage, 97-year-old carousel that park goers can pay $1 to ride for 3.5 minutes. www.bushnellpark.org

1962 The Hartford Track Club has been running for 49 years.

The first race it organized in Hartford was in 1962 and was called the Holiday 6.

Miles of trails in the West Hartford Reservoir trail system. This trail system is also home to the Red Trail: a USATF-certified 5K loop that hosts several races each year. www.themdc.com

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ON THE RADAR [ NORTHEAST ]  TRAIL GUIDE

RUNNING SCENE

The Maine Track Club

Manhattan, N.Y. | www.nycmtb.com Located in Manhattan off Harlem River Drive between 155th and Dyckman streets is a little piece of inner-city Shangri-La: Highbridge Park. Trail creation at Highbridge was pioneered

by Dawson Smith, founder of the New York City Mountain Bike Association, and several other like-minded groups who wanted hardcore mountain biking action within city limits.

In 2005 they finally got it by scraping together enough funding to create the trail system in 2007. In addition to an advanced jump park, there are roughly 2.8 miles of cross-country trails at Highbridge that will challenge even the most advanced mountain biker.

“After you master Highbridge, you can ride just about anything, anywhere,” Smith said of the trail’s hard, quick blasts.

Although MTB bloggers note there are oftentimes “interesting” people in the bushes and broken glass and litter, it doesn’t deter them from riding there. Every Thursday night in August, the NYCMTB organizes a timed race.

“After you master Highbridge, you can ride just about anything, anywhere.”

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Bakery Run Route Provided by Brock Foreman Distance: 6.57 miles www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=430124 ➊ Begin at Borealis Breads Bakery and Bistro, 182 Ocean Ave. ➋ Head north on Ocean Avenue, take a right into Payson Park, cross Baxter Boulevard, hop onto the Back Cove trail and head east. ➌ The first 1.5-mile leg takes you through Portland’s Back Cove neighborhood. For the next two miles, chug along the coastline of Casco Bay. ➍ Follow the Back Cove trail over the bridge, then head east on the East Promenade Trail, which merges with Commercial Street. ➎ Stay on Commercial and run parallel to the wharfs. ➏ From Commercial Street, take a right on Exchange. ➐ Climb up Exchange. At the top of the hill, take a left on Congress Street. ➑ Turn right on Preble Street heading north.

At approximately mile five, you will re-connect with the Back Cove Trail as you circle back to Back Cove. ➒ Turn left on Vannah Avenue and take your first right at Clifton Street. ➓ Left on George Street and in one block and you’ll arrive at the bakery where you started.

Photos Courtesy of NYCMTB, Dawson Smith; Running photo by iStockphoto.com/nullplus

Highbridge Park Trail

Maine’s oldest and largest running club, the Maine Track Club, has been pounding the pavement since 1979.

And for about the last eight years, club members have met at Portland's Borealis Breaks Bakery and Bistro for a Saturday morning group run.

To participate, join the club then meet fellow members at 7 a.m., sharp. Routes vary, and often the group will split into smaller groups depending on the pace and distance. Everyone regroups at the bakery afterwards for coffee and bakery treats.

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ON THE RADAR [ NORTHEAST ]  MY FAVORITE THINGS

Race Ready Editor’s picks for must-do races in the Northeast

Elite runner Ben True caught our eye when he snagged first place in the Boston Athletic Association’s 5K race on April 17, blazing past the competition with a time of 14:07. True, 25, notes running wasn’t always his passion. “It took me a long time to figure it out,” True said. “There were many times that I wanted to quit, but after college I really came to peace with it; I realized that running was what I really loved.” True is originally from Maine, but now calls Hanover, N.H., home. Below are a few of his favorite East Coast things.

Farmer’s Diner, Quechee, Vt.

www.farmersdiner.com The Front Room, Portland, Maine

www.thefrontroomrestaurant.com “For breakfast with the fellas—once a week I meet up with my friends to hash life over, over hash (browns).”

other half; the Rail Trail through Lebanon is a great place for workouts."

FAVORITE PLACE TO DECOMPRESS Casco Bay, Maine

“When I am in Maine, it doesn’t get any better than relaxing on my uncle’s boat fishing for stripers on Casco Bay.”

in less than 10 minutes.”

FAVORITE RUN SHOP “Sadly, my favorite running shop, Peak Performance in Portland, Maine, recently went out of business.

Luckily for me and my other athletic passions— biking and Nordic skiing—I can find the two best shops under one roof.”

FAVORITE TRAILS

FAVORITE LOCAL RACE

FOR CYCLING:

Oak Hill

TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K

Freeman’s Bicycle Service

www.northernrailtrail.org “The trail system at Oak Hill (www.summitpost.com/ oak-hill/153674) provides great running half the year and some of the greatest Nordic skiing during the

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www.beach2beacon.org “The crowd support is unmatched, but you have to act quickly if you want to take part—it usually sells out its 6,000 spots

www.mybikemechanic.com

The 2011 Quakerman half- and Olympicdistance triathlons take place Sept. 10 at Quakertown’s 5,283-acre Nockamixon State Park, 30 miles outside of Philadelphia. Featuring a bike course that meanders through the park’s paved and unpaved trails for a choice of 38 or 56 miles, the Quakerman also offers an aquabike competition. The swim takes participants around Lake Nockamixon and is usually wetsuit optional, as water temperatures typically reach 75 to 80 degrees. www.genesisadventures.com

FOR SKIING: Boulder Nordic Sport

www.bouldernordic sport.com

To submit an item for [ On The Radar ] contact Sperry@competitorgroup.com.

ALL STORIES BY LAUREN VENTURA

Ben True’s photo by Rebekah Aavang; Swimming photo by iStockphoto.com/vndrpttn

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

For the 16th year, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, will host the Breakaway 5K on Aug. 20. The race takes runners up and down the picturesque streets of the quaint beachside hamlet that overlooks Saco Bay. Proceeds from the race benefit the Maps Scholarship Foundation that helps Old Orchard Beach High School seniors with college costs. Last year’s race awarded seven scholarships of $500 each and this year the Foundation hopes to raise more. At a low price of $17, this race is an inexpensive, fast way to get in a hard run without putting a hole in your wallet. With a $150 prize for whomever breaks the course record—15:07 for male and 16:52 for female—winners will have enough dough to take a post-race trip with the family to nearby Palace Playland, Funtown/Splashtown, U.S.A. or York’s Wild Kingdom. www.breakaway5k.org

Mile 11: Slay Dragon

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 1/5–1/8/12 Imagine a weekend of runs where every mile is filled with Disney fun.

Race through all four Theme Parks in the Walt Disney World® Marathon.

Enjoy the half marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, and the all new Marathon Relay.

Register at runDisney.com

Presented by

S&R-10-15969 © Disney

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ON THE RADAR [ NORTHEAST ] z TOP SHOP

Pacific Swim Bike Run

If you’re a triathlete, we want you to never have to leave here.

SelfTranscendence Through Running

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Don’t be fooled, Pacific Swim Bike Run is actually on the Atlantic—Connecticut in fact, but it sits on Pacific Street, hence the name. The store opened its doors officially in February and owner Julie Gabay’s intentions are loud and clear: “If you’re a triathlete, we want you to never have to leave here,” she said. She designed the 7,500-square-foot facility (a former Harley Davidson dealership) with that ethos in mind.

From an on-site CompuTrainer room to a gear shop, repair shop, coffee shop, retail goodies such as Felt and Kestrel bikes, and a training center for those looking to get in a specialized workout, Pacific Swim Bike Run only has eyes for the triathlete.

“The sport is growing so rapidly, so we feel our customer is everything from the advanced triathlete to the beginner. We want all types of athletes to feel welcome and we don’t want anyone to ever feel intimidated,” Gabay said. The store provides various on-site clinics and classes, such as a Pedal Stroke 101.

The longest certified road race in the world, the Self-Transcendence 3100 challenges competitors to complete 5649 laps of a .5488 mile course in 52 days began June 12. That’s two marathons a day for almost two months. This year’s race takes place on a city block in Queens.

Watch as a handful of ultramarathoners circle 164th Place to 84th Avenue to 168th Street to Grand Central Parkway from now until the end of August or until they complete 3,100 miles— whichever comes first. The late athlete, Sri Chinmoy, founded the race in the 1980s to promote his belief in self transcendence, saying, “We do not compete with the rest of the world, but at every moment we compete with ourselves.” www.3100.srichinmoyraces.org

Photos Courtesy of Jared Gell, Pacific Swim Bike Run

575 Pacific St., Stamford, Conn. www.pacificsbr.com

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THE PENGUIN CHRONICLES [ BY JOHN BINGHAM ]

I

I tend to learn things the hard way.

I was sick nearly every winter for 40 years before I learned to wear a hat in the cold. I crammed for exams a few too many times before I studied in advance. And I didn’t learn the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle until I had been rushed to the emergency room twice with severe chest pains.

I didn’t learn that I couldn’t eat and drink all I wanted whenever I wanted until the circumference of my waist was equal to about half of my height.

Like I said, I learn things the hard way.

This character flaw did not disappear because I decided that moving a little more and eating a little less was a more reasonable way to live. Nope.

I decided that moving a lot more and eating a lot less was better for me, because I was special.

Sure, I read that you are supposed to start off easy and give your body plenty of time to recover. Yeah, I know, it’s important to take rest days. That might be fine for other new athletes, but not for me.

And yes, I knew that people said that if you reduce your calorie intake too dramatically your body actually

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thinks you’re starving to death and so it holds on to body fat. And yes, I knew that people said food is fuel and to be an athlete you have to balance your diet to match your effort.

OK, fine for everyone else, but not for me.

I figured if running a little was good, running a lot was better. If cutting a little on my food intake was good, then cutting off my food intake almost entirely was better.

See where this is headed?

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while. Mine did. I ran too far. I ran too fast. I ate too little. For a while, I lost weight and felt like I was getting in shape. But about three weeks into my new routine I noticed that I had pain in nearly every joint and that everyone and everything around me started to look like food. The stapler on my desk looked like a hot dog. My computer started to look like a microwave oven.

I was hungry, tired and hurt.

Now, years later, I get paid to write and speak about living a healthy, active lifestyle. You would assume that I would have learned—the hard way—

that I can’t let my enthusiasm get the better of me. And you’d be wrong.

Every time I embark on some new project, whether it’s training for a half or full marathon or, as I did on Jan. 1, committing to moving every day for 100 days, I make the same mistake. I go at the project full throttle. Wide open. Flaps up. Afterburners engaged.

I’m confessing all of this because I know that many of you are just like me. I talk to you at the events. I get your e-mails. I know that we, the adult-onset athletes, are most susceptible to being driven by our egos and not by our common sense.

So if you’re in the middle of your summer racing season, be careful.

If you’re just getting started on your fall marathon training, be careful. Be patient. Be gentle. Be nice to yourself.

The lessons are out there to be learned. They can be learned through the expertise and experience of others. Or, they can be learned the hard way.

John Bingham, aka The Penguin, will share his running tales and experiences every month. Have a story of your own to share or a topic you’d like The Penguin to consider?

E-mail him at Thepenuin@johnbingham.com.

Illustration by Neil Numberman

Learning the Hard Way

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while.

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[ NORTHEAST ]

CONNECTICUT

RUNNING

9/19/11 Volvo of Stamford Tour de Greenwich XXVII Stamford, threadsandtreads.com

7/9/11 East Hartford Parks & Recreation Department Riverfest Road Race East Hartford, 860-291-7164, juhrig@easthartfordct.gov, easthartfordct.gov

CYCLING

10/2/11 Ashford Century Ashford, 860 429-2997, ashfordmetric@charter. net, ashfordmetriccentury. wordpress.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON Nipmuck Marathon Ashford, 860-875-6256, cemorse01@ sbcglobal.net , www. shenipsitstriders.org 10/15/11 Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Hartford, 860-652-8866, info@ hartfordmarathon.com , www. inghartfordmarathon.com 12/10/11 Roxbury Marathon Roxbury, BenjaminS@wcsu.edu , roxbury. beatfrequencies.com

MULTISPORT 7/9/11 Mini Mossman Youth Triathlon 2011 Norwalk, 203 610 1817, ramyers@optonline. net, www.teammossman.com 7/10/11 Mossman Sprint Triathlon 2011 Norwalk, 203 610 1817, ramyers@optonline.net, www. teammossman.com 8/21/11 Park City Mossman Triathlon 2011 Bridgeport, 203 530 3650, ironmancrt@aol.com, www. teammossman.com 9/11/11 Westport Kiwanis Triathlon Westport, trifitness.net

Event Spot Light

Red Dress Run for Women Hartford, 860-652-8866, beth@hartfordmarathon.com, hartfordmarathon.com 7/20/11 Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K and Fun Run Middleton, 203481-5933, jbsports@snet.net, jbsports.com 7/28/11 X-Treme Scramble #2 Hartford, 860-652-8866, beth@hartfordmarathon.com, hartfordmarathon.com 8/6/11 Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Road Race New London, 860-7399927, heddingw@aol.com, moheganstriders.org 8/7/11 SoundRunner Sea Legs Shuffle Guilford, 203-481-5933, jbsports@snet.net, jbsports.com 8/11/11 Corporate 5K Hartford, 203481-5933, jbsports@snet.net, jbsports.com 8/25/11 X-Treme Scramble #3 Hartford, 860-652-8866, beth@hartfordmarathon.com, hartfordmarathon.com 8/28/11 Old Wethersfield 5K Wethersfield, 860-652-8866, beth@hartfordmarathon.com, hartfordmarathon.com 9/5/11 Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race New Haven, 203-4815933, newhavenroadrace.org

10/2/11 Tommy Fund 5K and .3 Mile Children’s Run New Haven, 203-481-5933, jbsports@snet. net, jbsports.com 10/15/11 American Cancer Society DetermiNation: ING Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Hartford, CT, 603471-4124, holly.maki@cancer. org, acsdetermination.org Run or Walk for the Penguins Mystic, 860572-5955-ext--1, lmazzaro@ mysticaquarium.org, mysticaquarium.org 10/30/11 Kent Pumpkin Run Kent, 860-924-1463, info@ kentpumpkinrun.com, kentpumpkinrun.com Pumpkin Run Haddam, 860-652-8866, beth@ hartfordmarathon.com, hartfordmarathon.com 11/12/11 EBAC Fall Challenge Road Race New London, 860-4377247, pvolkmar@snet.net, ebac.us 11/19/11 8K Cross Country Challenge West Hartford, 860-693-9206, tbtrailrun@hotmail.com, hartfordtrackclub.org Hot Coco 5K Cheshire, 203481-5933, jbsports@snet.net, jbsports.com 11/24/11 Manchester Thanksgiving Day Road Race Manchester, manchesterroadrace.com.

Y Run & Walk 5K Branford, 203-481-5933, jbsports@snet. net, jbsports.com 12/4/11 Blue Black Mitten Run West Hartford, 860-652-8866,

CALENDAR beth@hartfordmarathon.com, hartfordmarathon.com 12/11/11 Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run For Children New Haven, 203-481-5933, jbsports@snet.net, jbsports.com

DELAWARE CYCLING

9/4/11 Deep Blue Time Trial Port Penn, velorandy1@yahoo.com, mabra.org 9/10/11 Amish Country Bike Tour Dover, 800-233-KENT, kctc@ visitdover.com, visitdover.com 9/24/11 Bike MS: Bike to the Bay 2010 Dover, emilee.keyser@ msdelaware.org, bikems.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/11/11 Trail Dawgs Stumpy’s Marathon Newark, 302-234-1192, stumpysmarathon@comcast.net , www.traildawgs.org

MULTISPORT 8/13/11 Lums Pond Youth Triathlon Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@piranha-sports.com, piranha-sports.com 8/14/11 Lums Pond Duathlon Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@ piranha_sports.com, piranhasports.com 9/11/11 Delaware Diamondman Triathlon, Half Ironman Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@ piranha_sports.com, piranhasports.com Delaware Diamondman Triathlon, Sprint distance Bear, 856-468-0010,

To submit your event for listing, visit www.Event-hub.com. nsemmel@piranha_sports. com, piranha-sports.com 9/17/11 Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon Dewey Beach, wava@dmv.com, deweybeachtriathlon.com

Wilmington, races2run.com 7/30/11 Penn State Day at North Beach Dewey Beach, 302-6546400, wayne@races2run.com, races2run.com

RUNNING

Run Walk for Our Kids Health Wilmington, races2run.com

7/2/11 Firecracker Wilmington, races2run.com

8/3/11 Mayor’s Wilmington, races2run.com

7/4/11 8th Rusty Rudder 5k Dewey Beach, DE, 302-654-6400, wayne@races2run.com, sevensistersdeweybeach.com

8/7/11 Outlet Liquors 5K at North Beach Dewey Beach, 302-6546400, wayne@races2run.com, races2run.com

7/7/11 Catherine Rooney’s Run for Ulster Project Delaware Wilmington, races2run.com

8/13/11 Highway One Group 10K/5K at the Rudder Dewey Beach, races2run.com

7/9/11 Mimi’s Run Walk for Delaware Hospice Wilmington, races2run.com

Pace for Prevention Wilmington, races2run.com

7/10/11 Venus on the Half Shell 5K Dewey Beach, 302-654-6400, wayne@races2run.com, races2run.com 7/13/11 Delaware Hospice Anniversary Run Milford, races2run.com 7/17/11 Dewey Beach Liquors 5K at the Cork Dewey Beach, 302654-6400, races2run.com 7/27/11 Wilmington Games

8/17/11 Judy Johnson Wilmington, races2run.com 8/21/11 Greene Turtle Lewes 5K Lewes, races2run.com 8/24/11 Tour de Lance Wilmington, races2run.com 9/4/11 Dewey Beach Lions Club Dewey Beach, races2run.com 9/7/11 Cindy Fnd. For Ovarian Cancer Research Wilmington, races2run.com

Central Park Conservancy Run July 16, New York City Run to help the Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit organization that manages the park. Organizers are working to make the four-mile run the greenest in the city, with winners receiving flowers planted in their honor in the park. www.nyrr.org

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BIKE / RUN / TRI EVENTS: GET OUT THERE AND RACE

CALENDAR [ northeast ] 9/10/11 Gary P. Lister Bottle & Cork Ten Miler/5K Dewey Beach, 302-654-6400, wayne@ races2run.com, races2run.com 9/17/11 4th Odyssey Charter School Wilmington, races2run.com Nun Run Newark, race@ nunrun5K.org, races2run.com 9/18/11 Miles for Melanoma Wilmington, races2run.com 9/21/11 5th Run for Recovery Wilmington, races2run.com 9/25/11 3rd Middletown Pro PT Middletown, races2run.com

MAINE Cycling

8/6/11 Bike MS: Great Maine Getaway Standish, 800-3444867, bikemsgne@nmss.org, bikemsgne.org 8/13/11 Annual Microbrew Cycling Festival Parsonsfield, Maine, 207-625-8189, bcountry@psouth. net, bikebackcountry.com 9/10/11 2011 Maine Lighthouse Ride South Portland, 207-2849260, info@easterntrail.org, easterntrail.org 9/29/11 Fall Foliage Getaways Parsonsfield, 207-625-8189, bcountry@psouth.net, bikebackcountry.com 10/8/11 The Dempsey Challenge Lewiston, info@ dempseychallenge.org, www. dempseychallenge.org

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/17/11 34th Annual Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon Bar Harbor, 207-288-3511, ext. , becky@mdiymca.org,

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10/2/11 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Portland, racedirector@ mainemarathon.com , www. mainemarathon.com 10/16/11 Mount Desert Island marathon Bar Harbor, 207-276-4226, information@ mdimarathon.org , www. mdimarathon.org 2011 MDI Marathon: Beyond the Finish Line Charitable Fundraising Program Bar Harbor, racedirector@ mdimarathon.com, mdimarathon.org

Multisport 7/2/11 The Pumpkinman Plunge South Berwick, kat@ Pumpkinmantriathlon.com, www.pumpkinmanplunge.com 9/10/11 The Pumpkinman Sprint Triathlon South Berwick, kat@ pumpkinmantriathlon.com, www. pumpkinmantriathlon.com 9/11/11 The Pumpkinman Half Iron Triathlon and Half Iron Aqua Bike South Berwick, kat@ Pumpkinmantriathlon.com, www. pumpkinmantriathlon.com 9/17/11 Mainiac Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon Biddeford Pool, mainiacrd@gmail.com, mainiactri.com 9/24/11 2011 Colby Triathlon Sidney , triathlon@colby.edu , colbytriathlon.com 10/9/11 12th Annual Fall Foliage 5K Road Race & 1-Mile Fun Run Waterford, fallrunner@ waterfordfall5k.com, waterfordfall5k.com 10/15/11 YMCA 5K XC Springvale, 207324-4942, sanfordymca.org

Running 7/4/11 Bridgton 4 on the 4th Bridgton, fouronthefourth.com 7/9/11 8th Annual Run for the Gym Springvale,, 207-490-1386, runbob@metrocast.net, nassoncc.org 7/30/11 Peaks Island Road Race Peaks Island, 207-725-6962, info@mainetrackclub.com, mainetrackclub.com 8/6/11 TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race Cape Elizabeth, 888-480-6940-, beach2beacon@dmsesports. com, beach2beacon.org 8/12/11 St. Peter’s Day Road Race Portland, 207-828-8484, info@mainetrackclub.com, mainetrackclub.com 8/21/11 Breakaway 5K Old Orchard Beach, 207-934-2500, info@ oldorchardbeachME.com, mainetrackclub.com 9/10/11 Saco Bay PT 5K Cure For Breast Cancer Saco, mcook@ sacobaypt.com, sacobaypt.com 9/11/11 Bradbury Bruiser 12-Mile Trail Race Pownal, 207-797-3560, trailmonster@maine.rr.com, Dancing Trees Annual Winter Warmth 5K Road Race Oxford, 207-539-2670, dt@dancingtrees. org, fiveksport.com 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run Gorham, 888-956-9560, info@runreg. com, http:runreg.com Dan Cardillo Memorial 5K Falmouth, 207-883-8979, info@mainetrackclub.com, mainetrackclub.com 9/17/11 MDI Y Fall 5K Bar Harbor, 207-288-3511, ext. , becky@ mdiymca.org,

9/18/11 Portland Trails 10K - Trails to Ale Portland, 207-775-2411, info@trails.org, trails.org/10kstatic.html

5041, gtowle@usm.ME.edu, MEtrackclub.com

Saint Dominic Academy Bob Boucher 5K Run/Walk Auburn, 207-782-6911, ext. , http:st-dominic.net

7/9/11 New England Classic 150 & 500+ Tour de Cure Woburn, 888-342-2383 x3456, rwilliams@diabetes.org, main. diabetes.org/nectourdecure

9/24/11 Newport Cultural Center 3rd Annual 5K Newport, 207-368-2193, director@ newportmaine.net, 9/25/11 65 Roses 5K Race 2nd Annual Portland, k@anania. net, www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=119106278123019&v=info 10/16/11 Physical Therapy 8K Brunswick, 207-373-6175, info@mainetrackclub.com, mainetrackclub.com Reiche International 5K Road Race Portland, blue. butterfield@gmail.com, reicheinternational.com 10/23/11 Bond Brook 10-Mile and 5K Trail Race Augusta, mainetrackclub.com 10/30/11 Spooky 5K Freeport, 207-8379192, success@lipgloss4lives. com, lipgloss4lives.com 11/5/11 Great Osprey 10K Ocean Run Freeport, 207-865-6171, 11/12/11 Maine-ly Moose Portland 5K Cross Country Portland, 603-429-8879, michael@3craceproductions. com, 3craceproductions. com/RacePages/ LocoMoosePortland.htm 11/20/11 Maine Running Turkey Trot Cape Elizabeth, info@ mainetrackclub.com, mainetrackclub.com 11/24/11 Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 Miler Portland, 207-650-

MASSACHUSETTS Cycling

7/13/11 Join The American Cancer Society Worcester to Boston, 508-270-4642, katie.hafner@ cancer.org, cancer.org/ bicyclesbattlingcancer 7/16/11 Bike MS: Minuteman Ride Concord, 800-344-4867, bikemsgne@nmss.org, bikemsgne.org 7/17/11 Bike MS: Minuteman Ride Concord, 800-344-4867, bikemsgne@nmss.org, bikemsgne.org

9/24/11 Bike MS: Bike & Hike the Berkshires Pittsfield, 800344-4867, bikemsgne@nmss. org, bikemsgne.org 9/25/11 Bike MS: Bike & Hike the Berkshires Pittsfield, 800344-4867, bikemsgne@nmss. org, bikemsgne.org

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/29/11 Somerville Road Runners Around the Lake Marathon and 24 Hour Relay Wakefield, 617-623-5735, 24hour@srr.org, www.srr.org

Multisport 7/10/11 Marlborough Triathlon Marlborough, 6175155929, bill@streamlineevents.com, www.marlboroughtri.com

Seacoast Safari Newbury, 800-757-0203, amoskov@cff. org, newengland.cff.org/safari

7/11/11 Marlborough Triathlon Marlborough, 6175155929, bill@streamlineevents.com, marlboroughtri.com

7/22/11 Tri-State Trek Cambridge, 617-441-2200, NeedMoreCowbell@als.net, www.NeedMoreCowbell.org

7/16/11 Kids-ROK Off-Road Triathlon Hamilton, 617-851-7514, donnafurse@hotmail.com, www.TriROK.org

7/30/11 Boston Bike Friday Boston, cityofboston.gov/bikes/ bikefridays.asp

7/23/11 Nantucket Triathlon Nantucket, 6175155929, bill@ streamlineevents.com, www. acktri.com

8/27/11 Boston Bike Friday Boston, cityofboston.gov/bikes/ bikefridays.asp 9/11/11 The 15th Annual Tufts Medical Center Cycle for Life Marblehead, 1-888-767RACE, ltproshan@conventures. com, cycleforlife.com 9/18/11 Harbor to the Bay Boston, 877-422-2453-H2B-BI, JMorgrage@harbortothebay. org, harbortothebay.org

8/15/11 Wild Fish 1 & 2 Mile Swim Salem, 978-204-8588, bnsfitness@yahoo.com, bnsfitness.com 9/19/11 The FUNtastic Nantasket Beach Triathlon Hull, 781-7184982, chris@fastforwardrace. com, nantaskettriathlon.com 10/16/11 Scituate Duathlon Scituate , bill@streamlineevents.com, www.scituateduathlon.com

Harlem Valley Rail Ride July 24, Millerton, N.Y. Riders choose from 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile routes that feature low-traffic country roads and four miles on the car-free Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Busses are available to take riders and their bikes from New York City. www.harlemvalleyrailride.com

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CALENDAR [ NORTHEAST ] RUNNING 7/1/11 Pat Polletta Road Race Newburyport, 207-432-7269, derekdorval@yahoo.com, runthecircle.com 7/4/11 Firecracker 5K Run & Walk Nantucket, 508-228-4750, robertlaundrycpa@gmail.com, nantuckethealthclub.com Fourth of July 5K Road Race Springfield, 413-734-0955, gsharriers@comcast.net, harriers.org Harvard Pilgrim 10K Foxboro, 781-248-2590, ewiederhold@dmsesports. com, harvardpilgrim10k.com North Andover 4th of July Road Race North Andover, gorun.org 7/9/11 Paul E. White Memorial Road Race N. Falmouth, 508-5644605, msmith5484@aol.com, paulwhiteroadrace.org 7/15/11 Swim Across America Nantasket Beach , 617-755-5254-, kitty@swimacrossamerica.org, swimacrossamerica.org/Boston 7/16/11 ROK a 5k Road Race Hamilton, 617-851-7514, donnafurse@hotmail.om, www. trirok.org 7/21/11 Marathon Sports 5-Miler Weston, 617-354-4161, mail@marathonsports.com, marathonsports.com 7/24/11 23rd Annual Jim Kane Sugarbowl 5 Miler Dorchester, 508-935-7515, jimkanesugarbowlfivemiler.com 7/28/11 Camp Harbor View Challenge Quincy, 617369-0004-, smcnally@ connorsfamilyoffice.com , campharborviewfoundation.org Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run & Walk Cambridge, 617-

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625-2140, BAEvents@aol.com, baevents.com 8/2/11 Yankee Homing 10 Mile and 5k Newburyport, www. yankeerace.com 8/7/11 Newburyport High Street Mile Newburyport, 978270-6854, christopher. kealey@thermofisher.com, highstreetmile.com 8/8/11 CCFA Team Challenge Information Meeting Lexington, arosenfeld@ ccfa.org, 8/10/11 CCFA Team Challenge Information Meeting Boston, arosenfeld@ccfa.org, 8/13/11 CCFA Team Challenge Information Meeting Natick, arosenfeld@ccfa.org, 8/14/11 New Balance Falmouth Road Race Falmouth, 508-5487000, falmouthrr@aol.com, FalmouthRoadRace.com 8/15/11 CCFA Team Challenge Information Meeting Brookline, arosenfeld@ ccfa.org, 8/18/11 CCFA Team Challenge Information Meeting Milton, arosenfeld@ccfa.org, 8/21/11 Run Gloucester 10K Gloucester, 781-248-2590, ewiederhold@dmsesports. com, , rungloucester.com 8/25/11 End of Summer Classic road race Hingham, 781-325-6634, jwchilds@spectraenergy.com, endofsummerclassic.com Twist & Shout on the Charles River Cambridge, 617625-2140, BAEvents@aol.com, baevents.com 8/28/11 Marcia Lemkin 5K Run and

Walk Lowell, lemkin5k@glrr. net, marcialemkinlungcancer foundation.org 9/17/11 The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Race for Research 5K Walk/Run South Boston, 1-888-767-RACE, ltproshan@conventures.com, 9/25/11 BrockTrot 10k and 1 mile family fun run Lenox, 888767-RACE, info@brocktrot.org, www.brocktrot.org

10/29/11 Canton Fall Classic Canton, 781-828-7284, mannyz@aol. com, cantonfallclassic.com The Devil’s Chase 6.66 Miler Salem, 978-204-8588, bnsfitness@yahoo.com, bnsfitness.com 10/30/11 Falmouth Cape Cod Marathon Falmouth, marathon@cape.com, capecodmarathon.com

10/1/11 Run for Someone Else’s Life 5K Brighton, 617-536-2460, 5k@samaritanshope.org, samaritanshope.org

11/20/11 Annual Essex Lions Turkey Trot Road Race Essex, 978-768-6212, turkeytrot@ essexmalions.com, essexmalions.com

10/2/11 Hike for Hope Walk North Andover, dmse@dmsesports. com, hikeforhope.com

11/24/11 Boston Volvo 5K Boston, 800344-4867, runmsgne@nmss. org, msnewengland.org

Rockin Mad 10K Challenge Lynn, 978-836-0271, bnsfitnessevents@yahoo.com, bnsfitness.com

24th Feaster Five Road Race Andover, 978-258-8226, dmse@ dmsesports.com, dmsesports.com

10/9/11 25th Annual Bobby Bell 5-Mile Road Race/Walk Haverhill , 978 373 3408, ickylabrode@verizon.net, www. coolrunning.com/major/11/bbell BAA Half Marathon Boston, 508-435-6905-, registration@ baa.org, bostonmarathon.org 10/10/11 The 35th Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women Boston, 1-888-767-RACE, ltproshan@conventures.com, 10/13/11 Light the Night Boston, MA, 617204-4257, ltproshan@conventures. com, www.lightthenight.org 10/16/11 Paddy’s Pub Shillelagh Shuffle West Newton, 617-7961527, mkelly@newtonma.gov, paddysroadrace.com 10/23/11 Mayor’s Cup Boston, 617-236-1652, info@baa. org, bostonmarathon.org/ MayorsCup/Default.asp

Annual Whitin Five Mile Race/Two Mile Healthwalk Whitinsville, 508-5296862, juniperhill@charter.net, whitinfive.com Gobble Gobble Gobble 4 miler Somerville, srr.org Thanks4Giving Road Race Lowell, 978-656-5635, michael.riordan@ebtc.com, thanks4giving.org We Gather 5K Sandwich, timeoutproductions.com Winners Circle Turkey Trot Newburyport, 978-2701398, jnwile@comcastnet, runthecircle.com 11/26/11 Andrea Holden Road Race Dennis, 508-394-3012, joelpete01@comcast.net, andreaholden.org 11/27/11 32nd Annual 3.5M Andover Country Club Cross Country Race Andover, 978 373 3408, ickylabrode@verizon.net,

River to Sea Relay July 30, Milford, N.J. This team run across New Jersey starts at the Delaware River in Milford and ends at the Atlantic Ocean in Manasquan.

Teams of seven run two legs of the 92mile route per person. www.oymp.net

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CALENDAR [ northeast ] Brookline Warrior Run 5K Brookline, 617-566-3316, chrismcardles@yahoo.com, Pentucket Pride 5K Race West Newbury, 987-660-0919, teamfudge@comcast.net, pentucketpride5k.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE Cycling

8/5/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp TBA, 970-3358226, Info@BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net 8/13/11 Bike MS: NH Seacoast Escape Stratham, 800-3444867, bikemsgne@nmss.org, bikemsgne.org 8/21/11 Hampshire 100 Greenfield, 603-344-4233, rswhitney@ comcast.net, www. hampshire100.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/25/11 Clarence Demar Marathon Keene, demar_race@yahoo. com, www.clarencedemar.com 10/1/11 New Hampshire Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Bristol, 603-744-3335, race@ nhmarathon.com , www. nhmarathon.com 10/2/11 Rockfest Marathon and Half Marathon Hampton, www. hamptonrockfest.com 11/6/11 Manchester City Marathon Manchester, 603-540-3146, manchestermarathon@ yahoo.com , www. cityofmanchestermarathon.com

Multisport 9/24/11 Pitch Pine Challenge Tamworth, 603-520-8268, vaccarov13@hotmail.com, www.PitchPineTri.com 9/25/11 Volcanothon Ossipee, 603-520-8268, vaccarov13@ hotmail.com, www.

Volcanothon.com 10/3/11 Pinnacle Challenge Newport, 603-863-1332, PJ@TeamPinnacle.org, team-pinnacle.org

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Running 7/4/11 Bradford 5K Road Race Bradford, 603-938-5504, triad@mcttececom.com, Minuteman Classic Road Race Concord, 978-369-6460, tliakos@concordma.gov, 7/16/11 Annual Bill Luti 5 Miler Concord, 603-863-2537, racetime@gsrs.com, gsrs.com Wicked Wildcat Wonder, Western NH Trail Run Series #3 Charlestown, 603-863-7678, brian@team-pinnacle.org, teampinnacle.org 8/3/11 New Hampshire State Police D.A.R.E. Classic 5K Road Race Loudon, 603-271-2877, Maureen.E.Steer@dos.nh.gov, dareclassic.com 8/6/11 XTERRA Stoked, Western NH Trail Run Series #4 Hanover, 603-863-7678, brian@teampinnacle.org, team-pinnacle.org 8/20/11 Frenzy in the Forest, Western NH Trail Run Series #5 Sunapee, 603-863-7678, brian@team-pinnacle.org, team-pinnacle.org Londonderry Lundgren 5K Race Londonderry, 603434-1153, lemnhxc@aol.com, oldhomeday.com 8/28/11 CHaD Hero Half Marathon and Relay Hanover, 603-6503431, chadhalf@hitchcock.org, chadhalf.org 9/10/11 Farnum Five.5, Western NH Trail Run Series #6 Lebanon, 603-863-7678, brian@teampinnacle.org, team-pinnacle.org Lake Winnipesaukee Relay Weirs Beach, 978-537-7294, mark.fontaine@comcast.net, northmedfordclub.org 9/17/11 New Balance Reach the Beach Relay Series´è_New Hampshire Franconia Notch State Park, john@rtbrelay.com, rtbrelay.com 9/24/11 A Pleasant Climb, Western NH Trail Run Series #7 New London, 603-863-7678, brian@ team-pinnacle.org, teampinnacle.org

10/1/11 New Hampshire Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Bristol, 603-744-3335, race@nhmarathon.com , nhmarathon.com 10/2/11 Smuttynose Rockfest Hampton, 603-659-2824, info@locorunning.com, locorunning.com 11/13/11 Seacoast Half Marathon Portsmouth, 603-4301212, racedirector@ seacoasthalfmarathon.com, seacoasthalfmarathon.com 11/19/11 Gift of Warmth Turkey Trot Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, wolferecassist@metrocast. net, wolfeboronh.us 11/24/11 Great Gobbler Nashua, 603-429-8879, michael@3craceproductions. com, 3craceproductions.com

NEW JERSEY Cycling

9/23/11 YSC Tour de Pink Morristown, info@ysctourdepink.org, ysctourdepink.org 9/24/11 Central Jersey 200K Central New Jersey, rba@njrando.com, njrando.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 8/28/11 WILD HALF Wildwoods, NJ, 8563087523, lredrow@cgiracing. com, www.cgiracing.com 9/11/11 Danskin Triathlon Series_—”Sandy Hook Highlands, 877-221-9665, info@ danskintriathlon.net , www. xxtramile.com 10/16/11 Asbury Park Marathon and Relay Asbury Park, 732-5781771, evart2@verizon.net , www.runasburypark.org Atlantic City Marathon Atlantic City, 609-822-1167, 141, acmarathon@jccatlantic.org , www.ACMarathon.org

Multisport 7/6/11 Splash and Dash Swim/Run Duathlon Marlton Lakes, 856858-7835, cisellers@verizon. net, dqtridu.com

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CALENDAR [ northeast ] 7/16/11 Sunset Challenge Triathlon (Sprint/Olympic) & Duathlon Bridgeton, 856-468-0010, lin-mark@lin-mark.com, linmark.com 7/23/11 NEW JERSEY STATE TRIATHLON WEST WINDSOR, 8563087523, lredrow@cgiracing.com, www. cgiracing.com

7/30/11 River to Sea Relay Milford, www.oymp.net

9/4/11 Monster Marathon and Half Marathon Virgil, 607-6594686, rmh12@cornell.edu , www.fingerlakesrunners.org

8/28/11 SheROX Triathlon - Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park, barb@ phillytri.com, www.sheroxtri.com

8/20/11 Mud Run Northeast Liberty Jersey City, NJ, 1-877-683-7861, mudrunliberty@nmssli.org, www. theoriginalmudrunliberty.com

9/18/11 Rochester Marathon & Half Marathon Rochester, 585-2641480, nmau@arthritis.org , www.rochestermarathon.com

10/1/11 2nd Annual Soles for Faith Newark, 908-902-8587, mzrace@OYMP.net, OYMP.net

9/24/11 Hamptons Marathon and Half-Marathon East Hampton, diane@hamptonsmarathon.com , www.hamptonsmarathon.com

9/10/11 Shoreman 1/2 Iron Distance Triathlon/Aqua Bike Port Republic, 609-509-0987, cisellers@verizon.net, www. dqtridu.com/half.htm

10/9/11 CJ Strides for Babies Walkathon Jersey City, 908902-8587, mzrace@oymp.net, oymp.net

9/11/11 Ocean City Triathlon Ocean City, contact@citytri.com, www.citytri.com

10/30/11 9th Annual Safe Dating Challenge Convent Station, 908-902-8587, mzrace@OYMP. net, OYMP.net

9/18/11 Patanella’s Buckman Triathlon Lebanon, Greenbrookracing@aol.com, www.greenbrookracing.com/ 10/2/11 Bassman International Distance Triathlon Tuckerton, info@citytri.com, www.citytri.com 10/9/11 Dottie’s House End of Season Duathlon Seaside Park, 856-858-7835, cisellers@ verizon.net, dqtridu.com Dottie’s House End of

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Marathon/Half Marathon

CO-ED Patanella’s Revolutionary Triathlon Morristown , Greenbrookracing@aol.com, www.greenbrookracing.com/

9/17/11 Bassman Fall Sprint & Half Distance Triathlon Tuckerton, info@citytri.com, citytri.com

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9/25/11 Bike MS Southern NY 2011 Tarrytown, www.bikeMSnyc.org,

8/25/11 Self-Transcendence Marathon Nyack, 718-297 2556, ny@srichinmoyraces.org, www.srichinmoyraces.org/us

Skylands Triathlon Clinton, skylandstri@gmail.com, skylandstri.com

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7/1/11 23rd Running, Investors Savings Bank Sunset Classic Morris Township, mzrace@OYMP.net, OYMP.net 7/23/11 2nd Annual Jersey Shore Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk Long Branch, 202-628-0123, eehrlich@ccalliance.org, www. undy5000.org

Skylands Duathlon Clinton, skylandstri@gmail.com, skylandstri.com

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Running

9/18/11 NYC Century Bike Tour New York, events@transalt.org, www.nyccentury.org

8/14/11 Tuckahoe Triathlon Beesley Point, contact@citytri.com, www.citytri.com

9/3/11 DQ Triathlon at Marlton Lakes Marlton, 856-858-7835, cisellers@ verizon.net, dqtridu.com

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Season Triathlon Seaside Park, 856-858-7835, cisellers@ verizon.net, dqtridu.com

11/6/11 7th Annual Run with the Vikings 5K Monmouth Junction, 732-718-6051, ggcfsafe@comcast.net, www. rwtv5k.com 11/24/11 Ashenfelter 8K Classic & 1 Mile Romp Glen Ridge, 973809-9311, dan@dtmurphy.com, ashenfelterclassic.com

10/2/11 Wineglass Marathon Corning, 607-974-4668, marathon@ wineglassrunningclub.com , www.wineglassmarathon.com Divas Half Marathon at Long Island Uniondale, continentalroadracing.com 10/9/11 Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon Albany, 518810-8427, racedirector@ mohawkhudsonmarathon.com, www.mohawkhudson marathon.com

NEW YORK

10/16/11 The Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon Syracuse, 315-403-8268, info@ empirestatemarathon.com , www.empirestatemarathon.com

7/10/11 Tour de Queens Queens, events@transalt.org, www. tourdequeens.org

11/6/11 ING New York City Marathon New York, 212-423-2249, marathonmailer@nyrrc.org , www.ingnycmarathon.org

Cycling

8/13/11 Wildcat Epic 100 Bike race New Paltz, 845 256 8073, gunter@adventure-junction. com, www.wildcatepic.com 8/19/11 BetterRide Downhill Mountain Bike Camp TBA, 970-335-8226, Info@ BetterRide.net, BetterRide.net

Multisport 7/9/11 Liberty Island Swim New York, info@nycswim.org, nycswim.org 7/10/11 Mighty North Fork Triathlon Southold, eventpower@aol. com, eventpowerli.com

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CALENDAR [ NORTHEAST ] 7/17/11 Tri ‘N Du Putnam Triathlon/ Duathlon Carmel, 7/24/11 Hudson Valley Triathlon/ Biathlon Saugerties, NYTRI.org

9/25/11 TrIslip Sprint Triathlon Bay Shore, eventpower@aol.com, eventpowerli.com

Columbia Muddy Buddy New York Stony Point, 1-800311-1255, http://muddy-buddy. competitor.com/register/ , www.muddybuddy.com

10/1/11 MightyMan Sprint Triathlon Montauk, eventpower@aol. com, eventpowerli.com

Ironman Lake Placid Lake Placid, 352-243-0948, ironmanlakeplacid.com 8/7/11 Smith Point Triathlon Shirley, eventpower@aol.com, eventpowerli.com 8/13/11 West Point ToughKids” Triathlon” West Point, 845325-3439, wptri@yahoo.com, www.westpointtri.com 8/14/11 NEW YORK TRIATHLON SERIES #2 Suffern, NYTRI.org NEW YORK BIATHLON SERIES #2 Suffern, nytri.org 8/27/11 Esopus Triathlon Tour Esopus, esopuspreservation.org

10/2/11 CENTRAL PARK BIATHLON New York, NYTRI.org MightyMan Olympic Triathlon Montauk, eventpower@aol.com, eventpowerli.com MightyMan Half Distance Tri Montauk, eventpower@aol. com, eventpowerli.com 10/23/11 Carl Hart Fall Duathlon Islip, eventpower@aol.com, eventpowerli.com

OUTDOORS 7/21/11 Ultimate Summertime Party New York, lgrosz@msnyc.org, www.nationalmssociety.org/ chapters/nyn/fundraising/ ultimate-summertime-party/ index.aspx

8/28/11 Runner’s Edge -TOBAY Triathlon Oyster Bay, 516-3497649, spolansky@aol.com, www. runnersedgetobaytriathlon.com

10/2/11 Bike MS NYC 2011 Manhattan, www.bikeMSnyc.org,

World Police & Fire Games Queens, NYTRI.org

9/10/11 Inaugural Wheel and Heel Triathlon and Duathlon Duchess City, NYTRI.org

7/9/11 24th AnnualWomen’s Distance Festival 5K Run/ Walk Congers,NY, 845-6341800, larrywolf@optonline. net, www.rocklandroadrunners. org/wdf 7/14/11 Harlem Valley Rail Ride Millerton, www. harlemvalleyrailride.com

9/11/11 Mighty Hamptons Olympic Triathlon Sag Harbor, eventpower@aol.com, eventpowerli.com

8/14/11 Run for Kiva Brooklyn, NY, 718.788.6276, brooklynrrc@aol. com, www.active.com/running/ brooklyn-ny/run4kiva-5k-2011

Self-Transcendence SwimRun at Lake Welch Beach Stony Point, 516-710-8084, nyswimrun@srichinmoyraces. org, us.srichinmoyraces.org/ nyswimrun

8/20/11 Turning Stone Races Verona, 401-437-8881, zachdollar@ eidentsports.com, www. turningstoneraces.com

9/4/11 NEW YORK CITY BIATHLON New York, NYTRI.org

Toughman Half Croton Point, www.toughmantri.com 9/24/11 Nickel City Elite Championship Triathlon Buffalo, NY, 716-830-6703,

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eclipsemultisport@gmail.com, www.TRIWNY.com

RUNNING

8/27/11 14th annual Altamont 5K Altamont, 518-861-6350, altamont5k@nycap.rr.com, www.altamont5k.org

9/4/11 3rd Annual World Trade Center Run to Remember New York, 212-696-6869, info@ wtcruntoremember.com, www. wtcruntoremember.com/ 9/12/11 JackRabbit Beginning Running Level I New York, jackrabbitsports.com 9/13/11 JackRabbit Targeted Training for a Faster Finish New York, jackrabbitsports. com 9/14/11 JackRabbit Beginning Running Level II New York, jackrabbitsports.com JackRabbit Beginning Running Level I Brooklyn, jackrabbitsports.com 9/15/11 JackRabbit Beginning Running Level II New York, jackrabbitsports.com 9/17/11 The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run Northport, 631-757-4616, raceinfo@cowharborrace.com, cowharborrace.com 9/24/11 Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival Schroon Lake, 518 5327400, joelf@telenet.net, adirondackmarathon.org 10/2/11 NYRR Harry Murphy Cross Country Classic Brooklyn, nyrr.org 11/24/11 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund Congers NY, 914 522-3890, Pick1off@aol.com, Rocklandroadrunners.org

PENNSYLVANIA CYCLING

7/30/11 Kirkwood Road Race Kirkwood, proamcycling.com 8/20/11 Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Philly Blue Bell, teamlivestrong@livestrong. org, www.teamlivestrong.org 9/10/11 Milton Harvest Festival 28 Mile Bike Ride Milton, 570742-8736, jeff@coupagency. com , miltonharvestfestival. com/races/bikerace.php

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CALENDAR [ northeast ] Marathon/Half Marathon

Event Spot Light

8/21/11 Drake Well Marathon Titusville, jbeechey@ zoominternet.net, www. drakewellmarathon.com

Yankee Homecoming 10 Mile and 5K Aug. 2 Newburyport, Mass.

A Tuesday night tradition, the Yankee Homecoming will celebrate its 51st year. The challenging course offers a tour of the town and miles of ocean views. www.yankeerace .com

9/11/11 Lehigh Valley Hospital Marathon Allentown, g.yasso@vianet.org, www. vianet.org/events/marathon 9/18/11 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon Philadelphia, 800-311-1255, rnrphilly@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com Erie Marathon at Presque Isle and Half Marathon Erie, 814-898-4472, eriemara@yahoo.com , www. eriemarathon.org 10/2/11 Johnstown Marathon Johnstown, 814-535-8381, vclark@johnstownpaymca.org , www.johnstownpaymca.org/ events/events_marathon.shtml

10/9/11 Steamtown Marathon Scranton, RaceCommittee@ hotmail.com , www.

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8/7/11 SheROX Triathlon Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, barb@phillytri.com, www. sheroxtri.com

Philadelphia, 202 285-4510, kkeefe@urbandare.com, www. urbandare.com

11/13/11 Harrisburg Marathon and Relay Harrisburg, 717-232-9622, chad.krebs@ ymcaharrisburg.org , www. harrisburgmarathon.com

8/21/11 Cannonman Triathlon Bedford County, nsemmel@ piranha-sports.com, piranhasports.com

9/24/11 Eagle National Bank Run Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Drexel Hill, races2run.com

Multisport 7/10/11 Go Diva Triathlon Philadelphia, 856-308-7522, mredrow@cgiracing.com, cgiracing.com 7/17/11 Patriot’s Triathlon, Half Lite 50 Bath, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@piranha-sports.com, piranha-sports.com 7/31/11 Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race, adventure race Pittsburgh, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@piranha-sports.com, piranha-sports.com

9/18/11 Marshman Triathlon Downingtown, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@piranha_sports. com, piranha-sports.com 10/2/11 IRONMAN 70.3 - Pocono Mountains Stroudsburg, matt@phillytri.com, www. ironmanpoconomountains. com/home 10/16/11 TriRock Gettysburg Hanover, 1-800-311-1255, trirock@ competitorgroup.com, www. trirockseries.com

Outdoors 10/1/11 Urban Dare Philadelphia

Running

10/7/11 Ragnar Relay Pennsylvania Lancaster to Mt. Pocono, info@ragnarrelay.com, www.ragnarrelay.com/race/ pennsylvania

RHODE ISLAND Marathon/Half Marathon

10/16/11 Amica Marathon Newport, 401-437-8881, brewer@ eidentsports.com, www. amicamarathon.com

Multisport 7/10/11 Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Providence, 401-437-8881, brewer@eidentsports.com, www. ironmanrhodeisland.com

9/24/11 Amica 19.7 Newport Middletown, 401-437-8881, brewer@eidentsports.com, www.amicatriathlonseries. com/Newport/

Running 7/4/11 42nd Annual Arnold Mills Four Mile Road Race Cumberland, 401-6580831, kenwood2@cox.net, arnoldmillsparade.com 7/7/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 7/9/11 Little Compton Road Race Little Compton, 401-635-8472, ucclcri@cox.net, 7/14/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 7/21/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile

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CALENDAR [ NORTHEAST ] Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 7/28/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org

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8/4/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 8/6/11 Cumberlandfest 5K Road Race Cumberland, 401-6580831, kenwood2@cox.net, cumberlandfest.org 8/7/11 American Cancer Society DetermiNation: Rock ‘n’ Roll Providence Half Marathon Providence, 603-471-4124, holly.maki@cancer.org, acsdetermination.org Run 4 Kerri Road Race Matunuck, 401-792-3316, kathy@run4kerri.com, run4kerri.com 8/11/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 8/18/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 8/21/11 Common Fence Point 5 Mile Road Race Portsmouth, 401714-4581, katjonkkd@cox.net, oplusracemanagement.com 8/25/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 9/1/11 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Mile Road Road Race Series Warren, 978-502-0085, dasimrun@yahoo.com, rirr.org 9/11/11 JCCRI 5K Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital Providence, 401-861-8800, lmongeau@ jccri.org, jccri.org 9/25/11 Hasboro Children’s Hospital 5K and 10K Providence, equinn@Lifespan.org, lifespan. org/hch/events/walk

10/2/11 Hasbro Children’s Hospital Walk Providence, 401-4446800, lwren@lifespan.org, dmsesports.com Providence Ronald McDonald House Women’s Classic 5K Race & 3K Walk Providence, 401-683-8686, info@prmhclassic.org, prmhclassic.org 10/9/11 Gloria Gemma 5K Providence, 401-861-HERO, 5k@gloriagemma.org, gloriagemma5k.org 11/5/11 NEARI Children’s Fund 5K Run Warwick, 401-463-9630, kjenkins@nea.org, neari.org 11/19/11 Turkey Trot Charity Road Race Providence, 401-433-6360, dsullivan@ cityofeastprov.com, eastprovidenceri.net

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7/30/11 Ride to Cure Diabetes Burlington, 214-912-2648, keithgrust@yahoo.com, ride. jdrfdallas.org/ride.html 8/6/11 Bike MS: Green Mountain Getaway Castleton, 800-3444867, bikemsgne@nmss.org, bikemsgne.org 8/10/11 CharityTreks Burlington, mark@charitytreks.org, charitytreks.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 7/10/11 Mad Marathon and Half Marathon Waitsfield, 802496-5393, info@madmarathon. com , www.madmarathon.com 10/16/11 Green Mountain Marathon South Hero, gmm@gmaa.net , www.gmaa.net/GMMinfo.html

MULTISPORT 7/17/11 Vermont Sun Triathlon #2 Salisbury, 802-462-2999, jerrod@rushtonsports.com, www.rushtonsports.com Fairlee Triathlon Fairlee, eric@streamlineevents.com, www.fairleetri.com 8/7/11 Lake Dunmore Triathlon

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Salisbury, 802-462-2999, jerrod@rushtonsports.com, www.rushtonsports.com Kingdom Triathlon/ Aquaman Morgan , 802334-8511, nschneeberger@ orleansrecreation.org, kingdomtriathlon.org 8/20/11 USAT Age Group National Championship Burlington, 719-597-9090 ext 118, nationalevents@usatriathlon. org, www.usatnationalevents.org 8/21/11 USAT Age Group National Championship Burlington, 719-597-9090-ext-11, nationalevents@usatriathlon. org, usatnationalevents.org 8/28/11 Branbury Classic Triathlon Salisbury, 802-462-2999, jerrod@rushtonsports.com, www.rushtonsports.com

RUNNING 7/3/11 Montpelier Mile Montpelier, 802-229-9409, thefolks@ onionriver.com, onionriver.com 7/9/11 Bear Swamp Run Middlesex, 802-223-7351, nrobinson@ comcast.net, cvrunners.org 7/16/11 Vermont 100 Endurance Run and Ride West Windsor, vermont100.com 8/28/11 4th Annual Race to the Top of Vermont Stowe, Vermont, 802-864-5794, ewheeler@catamounttrail. org, www.active.com/running/ stowe-vt/fjg-race-to-the-top-ofvermont-2011 9/3/11 32nd Annual Northfield Savings Bank Flying Pig Footrace Northfield, 800-NSBCASH, connors@nsbvt.com, nsbvt.com 9/10/11 Maple Leaf Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Manchester Center, 800-362-4144, manchestervtmapleleaf.com 9/18/11 IDIC 15K and 5K Killington, 802-236-1988, idic15race.com 9/25/11 Cider House Run Shelburne, 802-985-4402, rayne@fieldhousevt. com, racevermont.com

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Dr. Silverman practices advanced technologies aimed at resolving muscle adhesions, scar tissue, disk herniation, and an FDAapproved cold laser for pain and inflammation reduction. Taking a “whole-listic” approach to treating his patients means he takes into consideration your lifestyle, activities and dietary habits while resolving physical injuries. He is fully certified in Active Release Technique® , Graston Technique®, and a certified exercise specialist. He also offers Kinseo Taping®. Come in for a complimentary comprehensive sports performance analysis.

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The Long Run By scott Jurek

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t was a classic case of air travel gone wrong. In 2001, my team and I were stuck in the Vancouver International Airport for an extra 12 hours while on our way to the Hong Kong Trailwalker 100K. In an instant, we lost half a day and missed out on a training run on the course. It would have been easy to grab some dinner, curl up on the airport floor and call it a day, but my teammate, Ian Torrence, had a better idea. Before I knew it, we were running along the sidewalks of the departures entrance.

Although the 90-minute run took place alongside roaring planes spewing jet exhaust, we made the best of things and didn’t miss our training run. I maintain a busy travel schedule amid training for the world’s longest and toughest ultramarathons; combining pre-travel planning with adaptability is my strategy for running while on the road. Before leaving home, I front-load training. My advice: Plan the week preceding travel as a higher volume week and the travel week as a recovery week.

Do quality sessions such as tempo runs, hill workouts and long runs the week before travel.

If I’m traveling some place new, I try to research the area so I know what to expect when I arrive: Use the Internet to research running routes; I like www.mapmyrun. com and www.usatf.org/routes.

Search for restaurants and grocery stores to save time and fuel right.

Check the weather forecast to pack appropriately. This may appear to be a no-brainer, but you’re more likely to skip a run if it’s pouring and you forgot a running hat and waterproof shell.

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the fly can obliterate training plans.

Here’s what I do: Look over the next day’s schedule and plan when a run will fit; it’s often best to train first thing in the morning before obligations pile up.

For tempo and specific pace workouts, a GPS or speed-distance watch is an important tool for knowing splits on routes without mile markers.

Evenings are a good time to squeeze in a flexibility or short strength session. If a hotel gym is not available, consider a portable gym unit (such as TRX or resistance tubing) that packs easily.

Remember, even the best plans need to be flexible: Make do with the time and environment: Thirty minutes Jurek uses of running in traffic can be www.mapmy better than a zero for the run.com and www.usatf.org/ day.

Research nearby routes to find runrunning specialty stores Make the most of ning routes when and running clubs to unexpected schedule he’s traveling. join group workouts and changes. Have running explore hidden routes. gear on hand for unexpected Before a trip to Asheville, N.C., opportunities to train.

I contacted resident trail running Factor the day’s stress into legend Will Harlan, who gave me a whether getting out for a late-day great tour—complete with lessons on session is worthwhile. Sometimes rest botany and history—and workout on and sleep may be the best choice. a local trail.

While it may not take the form of Upon arriving at my destination, I running alongside an airport tarmac, gather additional information from the training during travel can be somehotel staff to confirm my research and thing to dread or a fun challenge to get advice from locals that may not be embrace. Running in a new environavailable online or in English. When I ment and being adaptable may be just traveled to Tokyo in February, I stayed what you need to stay motivated. one mile from the 5K path that circles the Imperial Palace. I went for a run Based in Boulder, Colo., Scott Jurek is a to shake off the jet lag as soon as I got seven-time winner of the Western States settled, sightseeing during the less 100-mile trail run. Read more from him at hectic late-night hours. www.competitor.com.

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Eating for Injury Prevention and Recovery Page 76 “Core”-ect Your Running Economy Page 76

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[ SOUTHEAST ] ON THE RADAR  TRAIL GUIDE ADVICE

“Racing flats work best on experienced, biomechanically efficient runners who’ve been injury-free for a significant amount of time. Their training has taught them how to tolerate a shoe that’s less cushioned and less supportive, and can carry them through any race, regardless of the distance.”

Green Swamp West Tract Trail Guide photo courtesy of Southwest Florida Water Management District; Running Flat photo by Scott Draper

13347 Ranch Road | Dade City, Fla.

Located at the eastern edge of Pasco County, Fla., is the Green Swamp West Tract where you can bike 46 miles of multi-use trails that are home to more than 330 species of plants and wildlife, including white-tailed deer, armadillo and raccoons. Bird lovers will particularly enjoy Site 64 on the western section, home to the Great Florida Birding Trail. For a serene escape, rent a boat and paddle the Withlacoochee River, which offers a remote wilderness experience and a 1.5-mile side trail. And if you’re looking for a leiGet more insurely way to sightsee on formation at www. land, take a horse-drawn watermatters.org/ buggy ride on more than greenswampwest 60 miles of marked trails.

The Green Swamp West Tract is part of the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve of 560,000 acres of wetlands and flatlands. www.watermatters.org/ greenswampwest

—Anthony Sayers-Oneill has a masters degree in exercise physiology from the University of Central Florida and is the “shoe doctor” at Track Shack, where he’s sold more than 20,000 pairs of shoes since 1995. Contact him at teamaj2004@yahoo.com.

@SamChelanga Ryan Hall’s performance [in Boston] was excellent! His birth certificate needs to be checked. I think he might be from my village or something! Jk

—Sam Chelanga, Kenyan crosscountry runner who holds the NCAA record for the 10,000 meters run with a time of 27:08.49

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ON THE RADAR [ SOUTHEAST ] NEWS

Fredericksburg, Va., Named Runner-Friendly Community The Road Runners Club of America announced its first-ever listing of runner-friendly communities and named Fredricksburg, Va., as one of the cities, along with Monterey Peninsula, Calif., and Dallas. The organization looked for communities that improve the quality of life and provide physical activities for its residents, as outlined by the National Physical Activity Plan. Fredericksburg’s abundant sidewalks, multi-use trails and paths, and parks equipped with drinking fountains make it runner-friendly.

Georgia Tech Women’s Track 10th

Track Shack 1104 N. Mills Avenue Orlando, Fla. www.trackshack.com

throughout the greater Central Florida community. “My husband, Jon, and I competed for our local middle and high schools so we wanted to create a physically fit community for kids and adults,” said co-owner Betsy Hughes.

Together with its sister company, Event Marketing and Management International, the store has donated more than $2 million to local schools to date. Jon Hughes has completed 12 marathons while Betty, a runner of 32 years, educates the community about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Track Shack hosts weekend runs led by expert coaches and offers a variety of training programs for athletes at every level, like the Walk-Run Accomplishment Program, which builds running fitness from zero to three miles over 10 weeks.

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2011 Ford Ironman World Championship Lottery Winners Two hundred age-group athletes and five physically challenged athletes won spots through the Ironman Lottery to compete in the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua, Kona, Hawaii on Oct. 8. Of the lucky lottery winners, 38 reside in the Southeast. To read the list of qualifiers go to www.ironman.com.

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The Georgia Tech women’s track team finished 10th while the men’s team finished 11th at the three-day ACC Championships at Duke University in April. Standouts included freshman Julienne McKee, who finished the day with in fourth place, a Track Shack is a store with a double season-best performance in the triple jump. Senior mission: to provide the best running shoes Leslie Njoku placed fifth in the 400-meter hurdles, and apparel, and to clocking a time of 58.51. Additionally, the Clemhelp the Orlando com“We wanted to create son University women tallied a victorious 202 munity. The 34-yeara physically fit compoints in the meet while the Florida State men’s old store produces munity for kids and team edged Duke on the last day of competition charity events that adults.” to take home the title. benefit children

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ON THE RADAR [ SOUTHEAST ] Steve Kirby, USA Ultra Triathlon Race Director

Kate Shapland, a member of Azuaje's support crew

Race Ready Editor’s picks for must-do races in the Southeast.

Grandfather Mountain Marathon | July 9 If you’re itching to do something cultural that doesn’t involve a trip overseas, check out this Scottish-themed event which features Celtic entertainment and a sheep herding exhibition. The course begins at the Appalachian State University then crosses the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains and up a steep climb to McRae Meadows, where you’ll be greeted by the sound of bagpipes and an estimated 15,000 spectators at the finish line. www.hopeformarrow.org

Ask Jaime Azuaje how many miles he logs and he’ll tell you zero. The 24-year-old student at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., doesn’t believe in recording mileage but spends his weekends running back-to-back 20-milers. He most recently placed 27th out of 308 starters in the Promise Land 50K in April and fifth in the Florida Double Iron Triathlon in March. He says he makes the most out of every race by wearing quirky costumes, as he did in the Richmond Marathon last November where he sported a bright yellow banana suit. “I had a lot of people come up to me after the race and say, ‘I was feeling really bad, but after I saw you I told myself I wasn’t going to let the banana beat me,’” said Azajue. His upcoming races include the Grand Mesa 100 in Colorado this month and the Lake Anna Triple Ironman in Virginia in October.

FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAIN:

Candlers Mountain in Lynchburg, Va.

FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS STORE: www.theaidsta tion.com Lynchburg, Va.

“There are 50-plus miles of single track trails to run “The site was actuon; if only I could get the motorcycles off of them.” ally started by a group of friends so I like to support them as much as I can.”

FAVORITE SPLURGE: Chick-Fil-A www.chick-fila.com

“I’m a sucker for the waffle fries, milkshakes and sauces.”

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FAVORITE SHOE: Montrail Rockridge Trail Shoes

FAVORITE PLACE TO RELAX:

Terrapin Mountain Sedalia, Va.

“I like the sound of water so I like to sit by rushing streams where you can’t hear anything else around you.”

EX2 Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series Race No. 1 | July 24 Now in its ninth year, the popular Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series is challenging mountain bikers of all ages and ability levels. Race No. 1 will be held in Wakefield Park in Annandale, Va. The course is a sixmile single- and double-track loop through semi-technical, moderate terrain. But if you can’t make that race, race No. 2 and No. 3 will be held on Aug. 6 in Germantown, Md., and Aug. 28 in Fairfax Station, Va., respectively. www. ex2adventures.com

Black Bear Mountain Bike Race | Aug. 14 Attention all adrenaline junkies: We have the race for you. The Black Bear Mountain Race is a challenging downhill course in Kanawha State Forest located just seven miles south of Charleston, W.Va. Participants should look for the alternative route around the steepest section known as “spectator falls.” The site is also home to a number of other activities such as hiking and crosscountry skiing. www.wvmba.com

Biking photo by iStockphoto.com/farbenrausch

 MY FAVORITE THINGS

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It’s no question smart conditioning plays a key role in injury prevention, but so does a wholesome diet, as poor eating habits can increase the likelihood of stress factures and muscle strains. Kelly Currier, a registered dietitian and health fitness specialist in Tallahassee, Fla., discusses what and how to eat while injured and the importance of adjusting intake during rehabilitation.

Asian Chicken with Gingered Vegetables

Eat at Your Own Pace

The biggest mistakes athletes make is to eat like athletes when they’re not actually performing. “They consume too many calories and end up becoming unfit,” said Currier. “Athletes naturally lose muscles they aren’t using so when they’re injured, they’ll want to minimize the muscle loss by eating the right amount of calories so that they’re not putting on fat.”

Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients

1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder ½ teaspoon pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 medium carrot, julienned 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

Directions

Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Cover and refrigDiets rich in zinc, protein and iron are erate for 30 minutes. recommended, as these anti-inflammatory Using long-handled tongs, moistnutrients enhance the healing process by en a paper towel with cooking oil repairing damaged tissue. and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill “The first thing to do is to chicken, covered, over medium The biggest cut out complex carbs and heat or broil four inches from mistake athletes replace them with five daily the heat for six to eight minmake is to eat servings of fruits and vegutes on each side or until a like athletes when etables; the deeper the color they’re not actually meat thermometer reads 170 of the fruits and veggies, the degrees. performing. better,” said Currier.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, combine the remaining ingredients.

Cook and stir over medium-high Don’t be in a rush to start eating norheat for five to eight minutes or unmally. Like training and exercise, you’ll til vegetables are tender. Serve with want to gradually incorporate the foods chicken. you were normally eating back into your Yield: Four servings. diet. “Increase portions slightly but not to the full capacity,” said Currier.

The Path to Recovery

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“Core”-ect Your Running Economy Doug Swede, a chiropractor with Max Out Strength Studio in Winter Park, Fla., recommends this plank exercise to develop a well-balanced core, resulting in better strides and faster times.

Elbow and Toe Plank 1. Lying face down on a mat, rest on your forearms with your palms flat on the floor.

2. Push off the floor and rise on your toes while resting on your elbows.

3. Keep your back flat and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels.

4. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abs to prevent your rear end from sticking up or sagging in the middle.

5. Hold for 20 seconds, lower and repeat for three to five reps.

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THE PENGUIN CHRONICLES [ BY JOHN BINGHAM ]

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I tend to learn things the hard way.

I was sick nearly every winter for 40 years before I learned to wear a hat in the cold. I crammed for exams a few too many times before I studied in advance. And I didn’t learn the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle until I had been rushed to the emergency room twice with severe chest pains.

I didn’t learn that I couldn’t eat and drink all I wanted whenever I wanted until the circumference of my waist was equal to about half of my height.

Like I said, I learn things the hard way.

This character flaw did not disappear because I decided that moving a little more and eating a little less was a more reasonable way to live. Nope.

I decided that moving a lot more and eating a lot less was better for me, because I was special.

Sure, I read that you are supposed to start off easy and give your body plenty of time to recover. Yeah, I know, it’s important to take rest days. That might be fine for other new athletes, but not for me.

And yes, I knew that people said that if you reduce your calorie intake too dramatically your body actually

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thinks you’re starving to death and so it holds on to body fat. And yes, I knew that people said food is fuel and to be an athlete you have to balance your diet to match your effort.

OK, fine for everyone else, but not for me.

I figured if running a little was good, running a lot was better. If cutting a little on my food intake was good, then cutting off my food intake almost entirely was better.

See where this is headed?

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while. Mine did. I ran too far. I ran too fast. I ate too little. For a while, I lost weight and felt like I was getting in shape. But about three weeks into my new routine I noticed that I had pain in nearly every joint and that everyone and everything around me started to look like food. The stapler on my desk looked like a hot dog. My computer started to look like a microwave oven.

I was hungry, tired and hurt.

Now, years later, I get paid to write and speak about living a healthy, active lifestyle. You would assume that I would have learned—the hard way—

that I can’t let my enthusiasm get the better of me. And you’d be wrong.

Every time I embark on some new project, whether it’s training for a half or full marathon or, as I did on Jan. 1, committing to moving every day for 100 days, I make the same mistake. I go at the project full throttle. Wide open. Flaps up. Afterburners engaged.

I’m confessing all of this because I know that many of you are just like me. I talk to you at the events. I get your e-mails. I know that we, the adult-onset athletes, are most susceptible to being driven by our egos and not by our common sense.

So if you’re in the middle of your summer racing season, be careful.

If you’re just getting started on your fall marathon training, be careful. Be patient. Be gentle. Be nice to yourself.

The lessons are out there to be learned. They can be learned through the expertise and experience of others. Or, they can be learned the hard way.

John Bingham, aka The Penguin, will share his running tales and experiences every month. Have a story of your own to share or a topic you’d like The Penguin to consider?

E-mail him at Thepenuin@johnbingham.com.

Illustration by Neil Numberman

Learning the Hard Way

The body is such a fantastic piece of equipment that it will actually allow a person to be a complete idiot for a while.

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TEAM IN TRAINING WINTER ‘11–‘12 EVENTS SOUTHERN FLORIDA CHAPTER www.teamintraining.org/sfl Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach™ Half Marathon Miami Beach, FL December 11, 2011 WALT DISNEY WORLD ® Marathon Weekend Orlando, FL January 7-8, 2012 ING Miami Marathon® and Half Marathon Miami, FL January 29, 2012

PALM BEACH AREA CHAPTER www.teamintraining.org/pb Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach™ Half Marathon Miami Beach, FL December 11, 2011 WALT DISNEY WORLD ® Marathon Weekend Orlando, FL January 7-8, 2012

800.482.TEAM www.teamintraining.org

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Participants train for full and half marathons, century rides, triathlons or hike adventures. Pick your sport, then choose from events around the country or abroad. And raise funds to help cure cancer!

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BIKE / RUN / TRI EVENTS: GET OUT THERE AND RACE

DELAWARE CYCLING

9/4/11 Deep Blue Time Trial Port Penn, velorandy1@yahoo.com, mabra.org 9/10/11 Amish Country Bike Tour Dover, 800-233-KENT, kctc@ visitdover.com, visitdover.com 9/24/11 Bike MS: Bike to the Bay 2010 Dover, emilee.keyser@ msdelaware.org, bikems.org

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/11/11 Trail Dawgs Stumpy’s Marathon Newark, 302-234-1192, stumpysmarathon@comcast.net , www.traildawgs.org

MULTISPORT 8/13/11 Lums Pond Youth Triathlon Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@piranha-sports.com, piranha-sports.com 8/14/11 Lums Pond Duathlon Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@ piranha_sports.com, piranhasports.com 9/11/11 Delaware Diamondman Triathlon, Half Ironman Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@ piranha_sports.com, piranhasports.com Delaware Diamondman Triathlon, Sprint distance Bear, 856-468-0010, nsemmel@piranha_sports. com, piranha-sports.com 9/17/11 Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon Dewey Beach, wava@dmv.com, deweybeachtriathlon.com

Event Spot Light

RUNNING 7/2/11 Firecracker Wilmington, races2run.com 7/4/11 8th Rusty Rudder 5k Dewey Beach, DE, 302-654-6400, wayne@races2run.com, sevensistersdeweybeach.com 7/7/11 Catherine Rooney’s Run for Ulster Project Delaware Wilmington, races2run.com 7/9/11 Mimi’s Run Walk for Delaware Hospice Wilmington, races2run.com 7/10/11 Venus on the Half Shell 5K Dewey Beach, 302-654-6400, wayne@races2run.com, races2run.com 7/13/11 Delaware Hospice Anniversary Run Milford, races2run.com 7/17/11 Dewey Beach Liquors 5K at the Cork Dewey Beach, 302654-6400, races2run.com 7/27/11 Wilmington Games Wilmington, races2run.com 7/30/11 Penn State Day at North Beach Dewey Beach, 302-6546400, wayne@races2run.com, races2run.com Run Walk for Our Kids Health Wilmington, races2run.com 8/3/11 Mayor’s Run Wilmington, races2run.com 8/7/11 Outlet Liquors 5K at North Beach Dewey Beach, 302-6546400, wayne@races2run.com, races2run.com

CALENDAR

8/13/11 Highway One Group 10K/5K at the Rudder Dewey Beach, races2run.com

and 5K St. Petersburg, 727-502-9202 ext.300, info@ womenshalfmarathon.com, www. womenshalfmarathon.com

Pace for Prevention Wilmington, races2run.com

11/27/11 Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon Cocoa, info@ spacecoastmarathon.com , www.spacecoastmarathon.com

8/17/11 Judy Johnson Wilmington, races2run.com 8/21/11 Greene Turtle Lewes 5K Lewes, races2run.com 8/24/11 Tour de Lance Wilmington, races2run.com

MULTISPORT 7/2/11 Crystal River Sprint Triathlon Series #2 Crystal River, 352-6372475, info@drcsports.com, www. drcsports.com

FLORIDA CYCLING

7/4/11 Independence Day Triathlon Coconut Creek, 561-354-5941, info@multirace.com, www. multirace.com

7/31/11 Vuelta A Miami Miami, 786-973-5484, johan@ worldwidecyclingsport.com, www.procyclingmiami.com

21st Annual Independence Day Duathlon Coconut Creek, 561-354-5941, info@multirace. com, www.multirace.com

9/4/11 8 Hours of Labor Alachua, 352873-9279, info@goneriding.com, goneriding.com

7/7/11 NTC Lake Louisa Sprint Triathlon Series #4 Clermont, usantc.com

9/10/11 Florida State Championship Series Tallahassee, 352-8739279, info@goneriding.com, goneriding.com

7/9/11 Moss Park Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike Orlando, epicsportsmarketing.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 10/23/11 Running for the Bay Marathon Apalachicola, friends@ runningforthebay.com, www. runningforthebay.com 11/13/11 Pensacola Marathon and Half Marathon Pensacola, 850-435-9222, info@ pensacolamarathon.com , www.pensacolamarathon.com 11/20/11 The Women’s Half Marathon

7/10/11 Moss Park Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike Orlando, epicsportsmarketing.com 7/16/11 26th Annual Central Florida Triathlon Series #3 Clermont, 352-394-1320, info2011@ sommersports.com, www. triflorida.com Central Florida Duathlon Series #3 Clermont, 352-3941320, info2011@sommersports. com, www.triflorida.com Jacksonville Sprint Triathlon #2 Fernandina Beach, drcsports.com/

To submit your event for listing, visit www.Event-hub.com.

7/17/11 Mack Cycle Key Biscayne Trilogy II Triathlon & Duathlon Key Biscayne, 561354-5941, info@multirace.com, www.multirace.com 7/23/11 Twilight Triathlon Crystal River, 352-637-2475, info@drcsports. com, www.drcsports.com Jr Top Gun Triathlon St Petersburg, 727-420-4666, design_sports@msn.com, www.jrtopguntriathlon.com Siesta Beach Olympic Sprint Triathlon Siesta Key, multirace.com 7/24/11 Club Med Sprint Triathlon Port St. Lucie, 941-961-7575, gollnicktodd@ aol.com, www.active.com 7/30/11 Pangea Luminescent 8hr Elite AR Scottsmoor, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=58 Top Gun Triathlon St Petersburg, 727-420-4666, design_sports@msn.com, www.topguntriathlon.com

Huntington’s Disease Triathlon Key Biscayne, huntingtonsdiseasefl.org 8/6/11 Jacksonville Sprint Triathlon #3 Fernandina Beach, drcsports.com/ NTC Lake Louisa Sprint Triathlon Series #5 Clermont, usantc.com 8/13/11 HammerHead Ocean Marathon Jacksonville Beach, 904-616-9273, president@ hammerheadtriathlonclub.com, www.hammerheadtriathlon club.com 26th Annual Central Florida Triathlon Series #4 Clermont, 352-394-1320, info2011@ sommersports.com, www. triflorida.com Central Florida Duathlon Series #4 Clermont, 352-3941320, info2011@sommersports. com, www.triflorida.com Pangea Nocturnal Challenge 12hr Elite AR St. Cloud, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=59

7/31/11 Melbourne Beach Triathlon & Duathlon Melbourne, 561354-5941, info@multirace.com, www.multirace.com

8/14/11 Mack Cycle Key Biscayne Trilogy III Triathlon & Duathlon Key Biscayne, 561354-5941, info@multirace.com, www.multirace.com

Pangea Luminescent 4hr Sport AR Scottsmoor, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=58

Pangea Nocturnal Challenge 5hr Sport AR St. Cloud, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=59

24 Hours of Booty July 29-30, Charlotte, N.C. | Aug. 27-28, Columbia, Md. | Oct. 1-2, Atlanta, Ga. Since 2002, more than 6,000 riders have raised more than $3.5 million dollars for cancer research at these 24-hour road cycling events. This year the ride comes to Atlanta for the first time. Join as a team or individual to ride the loop course for 24 hours. www.24hoursofbooty.org

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CALENDAR [ southeast ]

Battle at Fort DeSoto Tri/Du St. Petersburg, multirace.com 8/21/11 6th Annual Fall Triathlon Festival - Olympic Events Orlando, 888-281-0533, support@buttar.com, www. epicsportsmarketing. com/events/fall-triathlonfestival#section 8/27/11 Siesta Key Triathlon & Duathlon Sarasota, 561-3545941, info@multirace.com, www.multirace.com Cotee Man Triathlon New Port Richey, coteemantriathlon.com 8/28/11 HammerHead Olympic Triathlon and Sprint Starke, 904-616-9273, president@ hammerheadtriathlonclub.com, www.hammerheadolympic triathlon.com 9/3/11 Crystal River Sprint Triathlon Series #3 Crystal River, 352-6372475, info@drcsports.com, www. drcsports.com 9/4/11 Time Trial Triathlon & Labor Day Duathlon Coconut Creek, 561-354-5941, info@multirace. com, www.multirace.com Trek Women Triathlon Series_—”Orlando Clermont, 877-221-9665 , info@ trekwomenstriathlonseries. com, www.xxtramile.com

triflorida.com Central Florida Duathlon Series #5 Clermont, 352-3941320, info2011@sommersports. com, www.triflorida.com Club Med Sprint Triathlon Port St. Lucie, 941-961-7575, gollnicktodd@aol.com, www. active.com 9/11/11 Club Med Olympic Triathlon Port St. Lucie, 941-961-7575, gollnicktodd@aol.com, www. active.com 9/17/11 Pangea Superhero 6hr Elite AR Orange City, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=60

10/9/11 Race The Troops Triathlon & Duathlon Coconut Creek, info@multirace.com, 10/15/11 Pangea LighterKnot 8hr Elite AR Palm Coast, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=61 Pangea LighterKnot 3hr Sport AR Palm Coast, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=61 Lake Mary Jane Open Water Swim Orlando, 1-888-281-0533, support@buttar.com, www. epicsportsmarketing.com/ events/lake-mary-jane-openwater-swim#section

2nd Annual Roy McConnell Mango Triathlon - Sprint Events Orlando, 888-281-0533, support@buttar.com, www. epicsportsmarketing.com/ events/roy-mcconnell-mangotri#section

10/16/11 AmeliaMan Olympic Distance Triathlon Fernandina Beach, 352-6372475, info@drcsports.com, www.drcsports.com

9/18/11 Mack Cycle Key Biscayne Trilogy Bonus Triathlon & Duathlon Key Biscayne, 561354-5941, info@multirace.com, www.multirace.com 2nd Annual Roy McConnell Mango Triathlon - Olympic Events Orlando, 888-281-0533, support@buttar.com, www. epicsportsmarketing.com/ events/roy-mcconnell-mangotri#section

9/8/11 NTC Lake Louisa Sprint Triathlon Series #6 Clermont, usantc.com 9/10/11 26th Annual Central Florida Triathlon Series #5 Clermont, 352-394-1320, info2011@ sommersports.com, www.

10/1/11 Santa Rosa Island Triathlon Pensacola Beach, 850 380-0741, charlesgheen@ gmail.com, www.

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10/2/11 Marathon Triathlon Marathon, marathontriathlon.com

Pangea Superhero 3hr Sport AR Orange City, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=60

9/25/11 Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon Miami , (305)278-8668, questions@ escapetomiamitriathlon.com, www.willyoufinish.com

Event Spot Light

santarosaislandtriathlon.com

Multirace Championship Olympic Triathlon Key Biscayne, 561-354-5941, info@multirace. com, www.multirace.com Last Chance Triathlon & Duathlon Key Biscayne, info@ multirace.com, www.multirace.com Atlantic Coast Triathlon Fernandina Beach, atlanticcoasttriathlon.com The Ameliaman” Olympic Triathlon” Amelia Island, ameliaman.com 10/22/11 21st Annual Great Floridan Triathlon Clermont, 352-3941320, info2011@sommersports. com, www.triflorida.com Suncoast Triathlon St Petersburg, 727-420-4666, design_sports@msn.com, www.suncoasttri.com

6th Annual Orlando Women’s Triathlon Orlando, 888-2810533, support@buttar.com, www.epicsportsmarketing. com/events/orlando-womenstriathlon#section 10/23/11 5th Annual Masters Triathlon Orlando, 888-2810533, support@buttar.com, www.epicsportsmarketing. com/events/mastertriathlon#section 10/30/11 Tri Cooter Sprint Triathlon Inverness, 352-637-2475, info@ drcsports.com, www.drcsports.com 11/6/11 Great Gator Duathlon Micanopy, 352-637-2475, info@ drcsports.com, DRCSports.com Mall Rat Duathlon #2 Jacksonville, info@drcsports.com, Club Med Sprint Triathlon Port St. Lucie, 941-961-7575, gollnicktodd@aol.com, www. active.com 11/13/11 Miami Man Half Iron Triathlon & Duathlon Miami, 561-354-5941, info@multirace. com, www.multirace.com 11/20/11 Columbia Muddy Buddy Miami Miami, 1-800311-1255, muddybuddy@ competitorgroup.com, www. muddybuddy.com 11/26/11 Pangea Turkey Burn 12hr Elite AR Altoona, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=62 Pangea Turkey Burn 4hr Sport AR Altoona, info@ pangeaadventureracing.com, www.pangeaadventureracing. com/race.php?r=62

Outdoors 7/23/11 The Highlander Adventure Mud Run Bartow, 407-467-4397, Jonny@RockOnAdventures.com, www.RockOnAdventures.com

Running

runpalmbeach.com

7/2/11 Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K Pensacola, 850477-2273, house@rmhpensacola.org, rmhpensacola.org/fundraising/ firecracker5k.html

Club Med 5k & 10k Port St. Lucie, 941-961-7575, gollnicktodd@aol.com, www. active.com

7/4/11 Celebration 5K / 1M Jacksonville, 904-739-1917, kim@1stplacesports.com, 1stplacesports.com Crime Stoppers 5K Run/Walk Key West, 305-296-7182, bwpromo@ keywestspecialevents.com, keywestspecialevents.com Kiwanis Midnight 5 and 10K Run Dunedin, 727535-2257--, kiwanismidnightrun@yahoo. com, kiwanismidnightrun.com/ Melon Run 3 Mile Gainsville, 352-378-8725, plassj@shands. ufl.edu, floridatrackclub.org 7/5/11 NTC 5K Running Series #4 Clermont, jami.bishop@ orlandohealth.com, www. usantc.com 7/9/11 Citrus Summer Showdown Inverness, 352-637-2475, info. drcsports.com, NTC 4K Trail Run Series #4 Clermont, jami.bishop@ orlandohealth.com, www. usantc.com 7/15/11 Picnic Island Adventure Run - July Tampa, 813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com, www. tamparaces.com Pier 60 5K Race Series Clearwater Beach, www. clearwaterbeachrun.com

7/27/11 Red Cross Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K Fort Walton Beach, 850-261-1779, not given, northwestflorida.redcross.org 7/30/11 Citrus Road Run Citrus Springs, 352-637-2475, info. drcsports.com, 8/2/11 NTC 5K Running Series #5 Clermont, jami.bishop@ orlandohealth.com, www. usantc.com 8/5/11 Moss Park Forest Run Orlando, 888-281-0533, support@buttar. com, www.epicsportsmarketing. com/events/moss-park-forestrun#section K-Swiss Tour de Pain Jacksonville, www.1stplacesorts.com 8/6/11 Team In Training -- The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society Jupiter, teamintraining-flp@lls.org, NTC 4K Trail Run Series #5 Clermont, jami.bishop@ orlandohealth.com, www. usantc.com 8/12/11 Pier 60 5K Race Series Clearwater Beach, www. clearwaterbeachrun.com 8/13/11 Cool Summer Morning 5K Series #4 Clermont, 352-3941320, info2011@sommersports. com, www.triflorida.com

7/16/11 Cool Summer Morning 5K Series #3 Clermont, 352-3941320, info2011@sommersports. com, www.triflorida.com

Ovarian Cancer 5K Lecanto, 352-637-2475, info.drcsports.com,

7/23/11 Dreher Park Dash West Palm Beach, 561-596-0445, dave@ runpalmbeach.com, www.

7/6/11 Save the Ta-Tas Time Trial Series Dallas, sorba.org

GEORGIA Cycling

Capital Sprints 10K Dash and Kids Fun Run July 31, Washington, D.C. The challenging 10K race takes place in Rock Creek Park and benefits Back on My Feet, an organization that promotes selfsufficiency in the homeless population by introducing them to running. capitalsprints.com

Photo courtesy of Still Studios

8/20/11 6th Annual Fall Triathlon Festival - Sprint Events Orlando, 888-281-0533, support@buttar.com, www. epicsportsmarketing. com/events/fall-triathlonfestival#section

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CALENDAR [ southeast ] 7/8/11 Thursday Night Time Trials (TNTt) Gainesville, sorba.org 7/11/11 Hospitality Highway Century Roswell, 678-514-1187, 400century.com 7/14/11 Save the Ta-Tas Time Trial Series Dallas, sorba.org 7/16/11 Thursday Night Time Trials (TNTt) Gainesville, sorba.org 7/17/11 Georgia State Championship Series #6 Helen, goneriding 7/20/11 Save the Ta-Tas Time Trial Series Dallas, sorba.org 7/23/11 Thursday Night Time Trials (TNTt) Gainesville, sorba.org 7/27/11 Save the Ta-Tas Time Trial Series Dallas, sorba.org 7/28/11 Thursday Night Time Trials (TNTt) Gainesville, sorba.org 7/31/11 I-75N Weekend (GCTT) Marietta, info@georgiacup.com, 8/15/11 Fool’s Gold 100/50 MTB Dahlonega, eddie@55nine.com, 55nine.com/100.html 8/20/11 Fool’s Gold 50 & 100 Dahlonega, 404.432.5841, eddie@55nine. com, 55nine.com 8/27/11 Chain Buster Racing 12/6 Hour Race Lawrenceville, chainbusterracing.com Tour de Gaps (GCTT) Dahlonega, georgiacup.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 7/16/11 Make It By Midnight Marathon and Half Marathon Macon, makeitbymidnight@

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yahoo.com, makeitbymidnight. homestead.com 10/2/11 13.1 Marathon Atlanta, 131marathon.com 10/15/11 North Face Endurance Challenge Atlanta Atlanta, endurancechallenge@ hawkeyeww.com , www. thenorthface.com/ endurancechallenge 10/29/11 Silver Comet 11th Annual Half Marathon Mableton, 770.745.7056, www. silvercometraces.com, www. silvercometraces.com

Multisport 7/10/11 My First Bike Kids Triathlon Alpharetta, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com 7/17/11 T2R Crowes Lake Jefferson, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com 7/18/11 Tri2Remember Sprint Triathlon Jefferson, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com 7/23/11 Tri The Parks Triathlon and Duathlon Appling, 678-2370308-, tritheparks@gmail. com, web.mac.com/cdunlop3/ Tri_the_Parks/Events.html 7/24/11 TriTheMountain Triathlon Blue Ridge GA, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com Escape to Blue Ridge Tri Blue Ridge, escapetoblueridge.com 8/7/11 PT Solutions Acworth Women’s Triathlon Acworth, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com The Summer Sizzler

International Distance Triathlon Hiawassee, tri20001@msn.com, thebeastoftheeast.net 8/8/11 The Summer Sizzler Sprint Distance Triathlon Hiawassee, tri20001@msn. com, thebeastoftheeast.net 8/13/11 Georgia Veterans Duathlon and Triathlon Cordele, 770926-2367, jim@gamultisports. com, gamultisports.com Tri The Parks Triathlon and Duathlon Elberton, 678-2370308-, tritheparks@gmail. com, web.mac.com/cdunlop3/ Tri_the_Parks/Events.html 8/14/11 Kids 4 Kids Triathlon Atlanta, info@teamkids4kids.org, www. teamkids4kids.org/ 8/20/11 TRI Peachtree City Sprint Triathlon Peachtree City, 770-823-3168, kim.bramblett@ gmail.com, www.tri-ptc.com 8/21/11 TriToBeatCancer Athens, 770926-2367, jim@gamultisports. com, gamultisports.com 8/27/11 Heels N Wheels Waycross, 352-637-2475, info@drcsports. com, www.drcsports.com Midnight Express 5K Columbus, countrysbarbecue. com/midnight-express 9/4/11 Callaway Gardens Triathlon Pine Mountain , callawaygardens.com/ Callaway/info/calendar/ calendar.fitnessseries_ triathlon.event.aspx 9/11/11 Rock of the Marne Savannah, 352-637-2475, info@drcsports. com, www.drcsports.com The Tugaloo Triathlon Lavonia, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com

9/12/11 Tri The Parks Triathlon Carrollton, 678-237-0308-, tritheparks@gmail.com, web. mac.com/cdunlop3/Tri_the_ Parks/Events.html 9/17/11 T2R Laurel Park Gainesville, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com Vidalia Onion Duathlon & Triathlon Vidalia, 352-6372475--, info@drcsports.com, drcsports.com Tri2Remember Triathlon Gainesville, dnovicki@ Tri2Remember.com, tri2remember.com 9/18/11 Kids Tri for Tourette Atlanta, 404-936-2731, megan. melgaard@gmail.com, www. trifortourette.com 9/24/11 Tugaloo Triathlon Lavonia, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com 9/25/11 Oktoberfest International Distance Triathlon Hiawassee, thebeastoftheeast.net Oktoberfest Kids Sprint Triathlon Hiawassee, thebeastoftheeast.net Oktoberfest Super Sprint Distance Triathlon Hiawassee, thebeastoftheeast.net Ironman 70.3 Augusta Augusta, imaugusta@gmail. com, ironmanaugusta.com 10/2/11 T2R Splaqsh Buford , 770-9262367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com Lake Lanier Island Triathlon Buford , 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com 10/8/11 Tri-Red Triathlon Jekyll Island, 352-637-2475, info@drcsports.

com, www.drcsports.com Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon Mountain Brook, indoortri.com 10/10/11 Tri Red Triathlon St. Simons Island, 770-926-2367, jim@gamultisports.com, gamultisports.com 10/16/11 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon Alpharetta, indoortri.com

Outdoors 10/9/11 American Alpine Kids Adventure Race for the Environment Atlanta, GA, 770 853 5140, tmeazell@ wellbridge.com,

Running 7/4/11 AJC Peachtree Road Race Atlanta, atc@atlantatrackclub. org, www.peachtreeroadrace.org 8/6/11 Atlanta’s Finest 5K Atlanta, atc@atlantatrackclub.org, www.atlantatrackclub.org 9/5/11 Avondale Estates Labor Day 5K Avondale Estates, 404-294-5400, kholmes@ avondaleestates.org, avondaleestates.org

Marathon Relay Atlanta, atc@atlantatrackclub.org, www.atlantatrackclub.org

MARYLAND Cycling

7/1/11 Tour de Montes Howard County, 410-538-8791, tourdemontes@comcast.net, baltobikeclub.org 7/9/11 Hagerstown Challenge Hagerstown, jjeffers@ shepherd.edu, bikecvcc. com/avc The Greatest Bicycle Tour of the Historic C&O Canal Cumberland, 301-733-9067, tgbt.org 7/13/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org 7/16/11 Giro di Coppi Barnesville, kosta.tombras@gmail.com, mabra.org 7/20/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org

US 10K Classic Austell, us10k.org

7/27/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org

9/23/11 Big Peach Sizzler 10k Atlanta, 404-242-4057, todd@ bigpeachrunningco.com, www. bigpeachrunningco.com

8/3/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org

10/9/11 Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12-Miler Chatsworth, 678-5799378, mysterymtnmarathon@ getguts.com, www.getguts.com

8/6/11 EX2 Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series Race #2 Germantown, (571) 2516034, info@ex2adventures. com, www.ex2adventures.com

10/22/11 Be The Match- Be The One Run Atlanta, 1 (800) 507-5427, events@nmdp.org, www. betheonerun.com 10/30/11 Atlanta Marathon and

8/10/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org

K-Swiss Tour de Pain Aug. 5-6, Jacksonville, Fla. Run three different races in a 24-hour period. Start with the 4-mile beach run Friday night at 7 p.m. On Saturday, race a 5K at 7 a.m. followed by the 1-mile at 4:30 p.m. Combine your time for all three races for overall place. 1stplacesports.com

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CALENDAR [ SOUTHEAST ] 8/13/11 Highway to Heaven Hill Climb Baltimore, jwcelo@aol. com, mabra.org 8/17/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org

8/14/11 North East Maryland Triathlon, Olympic/Sprint distances North East, 856468-0925, info@cgiracing.com, cgiracing.com

8/20/11 Fall Church Creek Time Trial Cambridge, stuwaring@gmail. com, mabra.org

8/21/11 Iron Girl Women’s Triathlon Columbia, 410-964-1246, info@ tricolumbia.org, tricolumbia.org

8/24/11 Wednesday Greenbelt Training series races College Park, jefftravis@greenbelt. com, mabra.org

Chesterton Triathlon Weekend Chesterton, setupevents.com

8/27/11 24 Hours of Booty Columbia, 877-365-4417, 24hoursofbooty. com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 10/15/11 Under Armour Baltimore Marathon and Half Marathon Baltimore, 410605-9889, customerservice@ corrigansports.com , www. thebaltimoremarathon.com

MULTISPORT 7/9/11 Diamond in the Rough Triathlon Perryville, 856-4680010, nsemmel@piranha-sports. com, piranha-sports.com 7/10/11 XTERRA EX2 Off-Road Triathlon/Duathlon Flintstone, (571) 251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, www.ex2adventures.com

8/28/11 The Spring Ridge Sprint Triathlon Frederick, National Harbor Triathlon National Harbor, setupevents.com 9/24/11 Chesapeakeman Ultra Triathlon Cambridge, 410-9641246, info@tricolumbia.org, tricolumbia.org 9/25/11 Cunningham Falls Tri Weekend Cunningham, setupevents.com 10/1/11 EX2 Rocky Gap Adventure Race Flintstone, (571) 2516034, info@ex2adventures. com, www.ex2adventures.com 10/2/11 Half Full Triathlon Ellicott City, halffulltri@ulmanfund.org, halffulltri.org 10/9/11 Life Time Fitness Indoor Tri Columbia, indoortri.com

7/17/11 Fairfield Aquatic Center Sprint Fairland, setupevents.com

Smallwood Triathlon Weekend Smallwood, setupevents.com

7/23/11 Hagerstown Youth Triathlon Hagerstown, 301-991-0461, kcracine@myactv.net, racinemultisports.com

10/15/11 Hagerstown Duathlon Adult Series Race #2 Hagerstown, 301-991-0461, kcracine@myactv. net, racinemultisports.com

7/24/11 Hagerstown Sprint Triathlon Hagerstown, 301-991-0461, kcracine@myactv.net, racinemultisports.com

Hagerstown Duathlon Youth Series Race #2 Hagerstown, 301-991-0461, kcracine@myactv. net, racinemultisports.com

Tri Columbia Kidz Triathlon Columbia, 410-964-1246, info@ tricolumbia.org, tricolumbia.org 8/7/11 Fort Ritchie Olympic Triathlon Cascade, 301-9910461, kcracine@myactv.net, racinemultisports.com

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8/8/11 Druid Hill Triathlon Druid Hill, setupevents.com

10/16/11 Life Time Fitness Indoor Tri Sterling, indoortri.com

RUNNING 7/8/11 Midsummer Night’s Mile Rockville, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org

7/9/11 Women’s Distance Festival 5K/Run After the Women 5K Annapolis, annapolisstriders.org 7/16/11 John Wall Memorial 1M Track Run Annapolis, 410-2681165, wtmwants@aol.com , annapolisstriders.org Rockville Rotary Twilight 8K Boyds, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org 7/30/11 EX2 Blue Crab Bolt 10K Trail Running Series Race #1 Gaithersburg, (571) 251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, www.ex2adventures.com Catoctin 50K Frederick, ultrunr. com/Catoctin/catoctin.html 7/31/11 Capital Sprints 10K Dash and Kids Fun Run Washington, D.C., capitalsprints.com 8/7/11 Dog Days 8K Cross Country Run Arnold, 410-268-1165, dfsym@verizon.net , annapolisstriders.org Rileys Rumble Poolesville, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org 8/12/11 Going Green Track Meet Bethesda, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org 8/13/11 EX2 Blue Crab Bolt 10K Trail Running Series Race #2 Clarksburg, (571) 251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, www.ex2adventures.com 8/20/11 Comus Run Cross Country Comus, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org 8/28/11 Annapolis Ten-Mile Run Annapolis, 410-268-1165, lisafontaine@verizon.net, annapolisstriders.org 9/5/11 Cabin John Kids Runs Potomac, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org 9/17/11 Jessica Meredith Jacobsen 5K Run Towson, 5k_ run@4011knights.org, active. com/running/towson-md/ jessica-meredith-jacobsen-5kthe-charge-of-the-knights-2011 Revenge of the Penguins 10M and 20M Carderock, 703505-3567, racedirector@att. net, mc-coop.org/penguins

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CALENDAR [ southeast ]

Event Spot Light Tri to Beat Cancer Aug. 21 Athens, Ga. Proceeds from the race, which features a 400-meter lake swim, 16mile bike and 5K run, benefit the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia. www. gamultisports. com

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9/24/11 Lake Needwood Cross Country Derwood, 301-3530200, mcrrc.org 9/25/11 Friends of Patuxent Run for the Refuge 5K Laurel, paulinedc@friendspwrc.org, www.runfortherefuge.com 10/2/11 Metric Marathon Annapolis, 410-268-1165, wtmwants@aol. com, annapolisstriders.org 10/9/11 Cross Country on the Farm Derwood, 301-353-0200, mcrrc.org

NORTH CAROLINA Cycling

9/18/11 Urban Assault Ride Charlotte, 303-408-0747, josh@adventurefit.com, www. urbanassaultride.com

Marathon/Half Marathon

7/9/11 Grandfather Mountain Marathon Boone, weaverjt@ appstate.edu , www. hopeformarrow.org/gmminfo.htm 10/15/11 Medoc Trail Marathon and 10-Miler Hollister, 252-4434566, runrmec@yahoo.com , www.medoctrailmarathon.com

Multisport 7/10/11 Greensboro Triathlon Greensboro, 804-556-4482, glenn@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1386

7/23/11 Buckner Mission Man Triathlon Burlington, mike@setupevents. com, setupevents.com

8/28/11 Lake Lure Triathlon Lake Lure, mike@setupevents.com, setupevents.com

7/25/11 Swim For Smiles Family Triathlon Chapel Hill, fsseries. com

9/10/11 Outer Banks Half and Olympic Distance Triathlon Outer Banks, fsseries.com

7/31/11 Washington Olympic Triathlon Washington, fsseries.com

9/11/11 Outer Banks Sprint Triathlon Outer Banks, fsseries.com

8/1/11 UNC Wellness Super Sprint Triathlon Chapel Hill, mike@ setupevents.com, setupevents.com

7/16/11 Ballantyne Triathlon Ballantyne,

8/8/11 Lake Logan Sprint Triathlon Canton, mike@setupevents. com, setupevents.com

7/17/11 Lake Hickory Y Triathlon Taylorsville, fsseries.com

8/14/11 TrySports Mayo Lake Triathlon Roxboro, fsseries.com

7/18/11 Asheville Triathlon Asheville, mike@setupevents.com, setupevents.com

8/21/11 Sportsplex Super Sprint Hillsborough, mike@setupevents. com, setupevents.com

9/17/11 Cane Creek Triathlon Waxhaw, 864-271-4262, elizabeth@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com 9/18/11 Angels Race NC Clemmons, 804-556-4482, greg@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1469 9/19/11 Angels Race NC Clemmons, greg@setupevents.com, setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1469

9/26/11 COASTAL TRI-IT-ON�

TRIATHLON “ Hayesville, tri20001@msn.com, thebeastoftheeast.net Red Bull Island Hoppers Hatteras, 919-649-4783, robert. snyder@us.redbull.com, redbullusa.com/islandhoppers 10/2/11 Lake Royale Sprint Triathlon Louisburg, fsseries.com 10/8/11 American Triple-T North Carolina Elizabethtown, 614585-9604, customerservice@ hfpracing.com, hfpracing.com/ 10/14/11 American Triple-T North Carolina White Lake, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.americantriple-t.com 10/16/11 White Lake Fall Challenge White Lake, customerservice@hfpracing. com, www.hfpracing.com 10/24/11 Fall Chill Duathlon Hayesville, tri20001@msn.com,

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CALENDAR [ southeast ] thebeastoftheeast.net 10/29/11 Beach2Battleship Wilmington, 864-271-4262, jdavis@setupevents.com, www.beach2battleship.com

Running 8/20/11 SunBare Whispers 5k Run & Walk (Clothing Optional) Ocean Isle Beach, 704-8804561, buttsarunnin@aol.com, www.nudist5k.com 9/9/11 Blue Ridge Relay Fleetwood, 336-877-8888, info@ blueridgerelay.com, www. blueridgerelay.com

8/14/11 Greenville Triathlon Greenvilel, elizabeth@setupevents.com, setupevents.com GoTriSports Beach Bum Triathlon #2 Hilton Head, gotrisports.com 8/15/11 Charleston Sprint Triathlon #4 Charleston, charlestontriathlonclub.com 8/29/11 South Carolina Half Ninety Six, setupevents.com

9/17/11 Run for Green Fast & Furious” Half-Marathon (Prize money) Davidson, 704880-4561, buttsarunnin@aol. com, www.davidsonlands.org

9/10/11 North Myrtle Beach Triathlon North Myrtle Beach, 864-271-4262, elizabeth@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com

9/24/11 The Original Mud Run Raleigh, info@ theoriginalmudrun.com, www. theoriginalmudrun.com/

10/1/11 South Carolina Half Ninety Six, 864-271-4262, elizabeth@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com

Run the Gautlet - Boone Todd, NC, 336-877-8888, info@ thegauntletrun.com, www. thegauntletrun.com

10/2/11 USA Triathlon Club National Championships Myrtle Beach, 573-777-2257, info@ultramaxtri. com, myrtlebeachtri.com

SOUTH CAROLINA Marathon/Half Marathon

10/23/11 Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Myrtle Beach, continentalroadracing.com

Multisport 7/10/11 Ramblin’ Rose Rock Hill Rock Hill, jdavis@setupevents. com, www.endurancemag.com/ rock-hill-home 7/11/11 Charleston Sprint Triathlon #2 Charleston, charlestontriathlonclub.com 7/17/11 GoTriSports Beach Bum Triathlon #1 Hilton Head, gotrisports.com 7/30/11 Fight for Air Climb Charleston, 843-556-8451, rdowns@lungsc.org, www. fightforairclimbcharleston.org 7/31/11 Tri to Cure Youth Triathlon Greenville, setupevents.com

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8/1/11 Charleston Sprint Triathlon #3 Charleston, charlestontriathlonclub.com

10/8/11 USAT Long Course and Club National Championships Myrtle Beach, 719-597-9090 ext 118, nationalevents@ usatriathlon.org, www. usatriathlon.org REV3 South Carolina Olympic Triathon Anderson, 888-387-2250, info@REV3tri. com, www.rev3tri.com 10/9/11 REV3 South Carolina HalfIron Distance Anderson, 888-387-2250, info@REV3tri. com, www.rev3tri.com SheROX Triathlon Rock Hill, sheroxtri.com 10/11/11 Long Bay Triathlon Murrells Inlet, longbaytri@live.com, 10/15/11 Hickory Knob Triathlon McCormick, 864-271-4262, elizabeth@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com

Running 10/29/11 Fight for Air Run/Walk Charleston, 843-556-8451,

scintern@lungsc.org, www. fightforairrunwalk.org

VIRGINIA Cycling

7/9/11 BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp with Sue Haywood Harrisonburg, 970335-8226, Info@BetterRide. net, BetterRide.net 7/16/11 Battle at Burke Farm MTB Race Culpeper, 540-455-5605, fredevents@hotmail.com, fredevents.org Hotcycle Leesburg, plumgrovecyclery.com 7/24/11 EX2 Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series Race #1 Annandale, (571) 251-6034, info@ex2adventures.com, www.ex2adventures.com 8/6/11 Page Valley Road Race Stanley, gouldchris@netzero. com, mabra.org 8/7/11 Luray Criterium Luray, gouldchris@netzero.com, mabra.org 8/13/11 Chesapeake Crit Chesapeake, vacycling.org 8/14/11 Peter L. Teeuwen Memorial Time Trial #2 Chesapeake, vacycling.org 8/28/11 EX2 Cranky Monkey Mountain Bike Series Race #3 Fairfax Station, (571) 2516034, info@ex2adventures. com, www.ex2adventures.com 9/4/11 Shenandoah Mountain 100 Harrisonburg, 540434-2087, shenandoah. mountain.touring@gmail.com, mountaintouring.com 9/7/11 Sorry Honey I’ve Gotta Work Late” Mountain Bike Short Track” Richmond, runriderace. com/mountain-bike-events 9/10/11 Lakes & Grapes Century Ride Fredericksburg, neosyscorp. webspaceforme.net/ lakesandgrapescentury.org/ index.htm 9/11/11 29th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century Harrisonburg, 540-433-9247 , century@

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Event Spot Light Midnight Express 5K Aug. 27 Columbus, Ga. This midnight run is just a small part of action. A festival with live music starts at 7 p.m., and the race includes a simulcast from Iraq, where soldiers also will be running. www.countrys barbecue.com/ midnight-express

svbcoalition.org, svbcoalition. org/events/century/ 9/17/11 Heart of Virginia Century & Bike Festival Ashland, 804-569-6108, tbowring@ hanoverhfh.org, raba.org Montvale Mayhem XC Montvale, 540-875-8238, kpalmer@bedfordcountyva.gov, bedfordtrails.wordpress.com 9/18/11 Back Roads Century Berryville, backroadscentury.org 9/24/11 C&O CANAL/GAP Arlington, 406-721-1776, sraz@ adventurecycling.org, adventurecycling.org Northern Neck River Ride Kilmarnock, 757-229-0507, info@ riverride.org, riverride.org Petals For The Cure Newport News, petals4thecure.com 10/1/11 3rd Annual Beach Century Bike Tour Virginia Beach, 757233-7111, beachcenturytour.com

The 3rd Annual Beach Century Bike Tour Virginia Beach, 757-233-7111, rachel@ wepromisefoundation.org, beachcenturytour.com 10/2/11 2011 STIHL Tour Des Trees VA2DC Tour to Benefit the Tree Fund Virginia Beach, 843-886-9365, pwoodbba@bellsouth.net, stihltourdestrees.org 10/7/11 2011 Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival Stokesville, chris@mountaintouring. com, svbcoalition.org/events/ mtbfestival/ 10/22/11 2011 Great Pumpkin Ride Warrenton, info@fauquiertrails. com, fauquiertrails.com

Marathon/Half Marathon 9/4/11 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Virginia Beach, 800-311-1255, rnrvb@ competitorgroup.com, www. runrocknroll.com

9/10/11 Odyssey Trail Half Marathon, Marathon, 40-Mile Ultra, 5-Miler Covington, 540-4444422, registration@oarevents. com, oarevents.com/index. shtml

Arlington, 760-725-5421, semperfifund.org

9/18/11 Odyssey Trail Running Rampage Douthat State Park, 540-444-4422, info@oarevents. com , www.oarevents.com

Multisport

10/2/11 Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon Alexandria, steve@wilsonbridgehalf.com, wilsonbridgehalf.com 10/8/11 4th Running New River Trail 50K Fries , 336-620-2986, annettebednosky@gmail.com , ncnr.org 10/16/11 Heritage Half Marathon & 5K Gainesville, racedirector@ heritagehalfmarathon.com, heritagehalfmarathon.com 10/30/11 Semper Fi Fund Marine Corps Marathon & 10K

IAFF Burn Foundation 36th Marine Corps Marathon Arlington, burn.iaff.org

7/9/11 Pohanka Nissan/Hyundai YMCA Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon Colonial Beach, setupevents.com 7/10/11 Pohanka Honda - YMCA Colonial Beach International Triathlon Colonial Beach, setupevents.com The 14.06 Manassas, 703637-0370, info@triitnow.com, triitnow.com 7/16/11 Allen Stone Memorial Aquathon Virginia Beach, mwilson@cffc.com, allenstonememorial.com 7/17/11 3Sports Triathlon Richmond, 804-556-4482, greg@

setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1458 7/24/11 Rocketts Landing Triathlon Richmond, 804-389-0588, laurie@richmondmultisports. com, richmondmultisports.com 7/30/11 Culpeper International Traithlon Culpeper, setupevents.com 7/31/11 Culpeper Sprint Triathlon Culpeper, setupevents.com 8/7/11 Luray Race Prep & Open Water Swim Clinic Luray, (703) 431-3641, david@ enduranceworks.net, luraytriathlon.com Dog Days of Summer Sprint Triathlon Broadlands, championshipseries@ infinitive.com, infinitive. com/race Summer Super Sprint Triathlon Manassas, 703-

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CALENDAR [ SOUTHEAST ] 637-0370, info@triitnow.com, triitnow.com 8/13/11 Luray International Triathlon Luray, david@ enduranceworks.net, luraytriathlon.com 8/14/11 Luray Sprint Triathlon Lura, david@enduranceworks.net, luraytriathlon.com

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XTERRA Charlottesville Charlottesville, xterraplanet.com 9/10/11 Patriots Half Williamsburg, 804-556-4482, greg@ setupevents.com, www. setupevents.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1466 Fredericksburg Off-Road Duathlon #2 Fredericksburg, 540-891-9984, fredevents@ hotmail.com, fredevents.org

COMPETITOR RADIO

Patriot’s Half Triathlon Williamsburg, setupevents.com

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Kids Tri The Valley Purcellville, info@locoracing. org, locoracing.org

“If I keep progressing like this, who knows what’s possible?”

9/11/11 Patriots Sprint Triathlon Williamsburg, 804-556-4482, greg@setupevents.com, www.setupevents.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=event_ detail&eventID=1467

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Reston Triathlon Reston, triinfo@restontri.org, restontriathlon.org

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EX2 Adventures: Fountainhead Off-Road Duathlon Fairfax Station, ex2adventures.com

8/2/11 Predict Your Time 5 Miler Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com

9/24/11 Big Lick Triathlon Huddleston, setupevents.com

8/6/11 Coast Guard Day 5K Yorktown, peninsulatrackclub.com

9/25/11 Naylor’s Beach Triathlon/ Duathlon Warsaw, 804-389-0588, laurie@ richmondmultisports.com, richmondmultisports.com

8/10/11 Lake Matoaka 4.3 Mile Trail Challenge Williamsburg, peninsulatrackclub.com

10/1/11 Giant Acorn International Triathlon Bumpass, setupevents.com

8/13/11 Lynchburg Half Marathon, 5K and Youth Run Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, rivercityrunners.com

10/2/11 Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon Bumpass, 804-556-4482, greg@setupevents.com

Salem Distance Run Salem, 540-772-2782, lguilliams@ healthfocusswva.org, healthfocusswva.org

OUTDOORS 10/14/11 The Goruck Challenge Richmond, goruckchallenge.com

RUNNING 7/1/11 Independence 5000 Fairfax, 703-248-6883, events@runpacers.com, independence5000.com 7/4/11 Lynchburg Downtown Academy Mile Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com PVTC Go Fourth 8K Alexandria, 703-505-3567, racedirector@att.net, pvtc.org Yorktown Independence Day 8K Yorktown, peninsulatrackclub.com 7/16/11 Percival’s Island 5-Miler Lynchburg, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com 7/23/11 Crystal City Twilighter 5K Arlington, 703-248-6883, events@runpacers.com, crystalcitytwilighter.com

Tri The Valley Sprint Purcellville, info@locoracing. org, locoracing.org

7/24/11 Mental Health 5K Fredericksburg, 540-371-9622, davidb@runfarc.com, farc.org

9/18/11 Fountainhead Off-Road Duathlon Fairfax Station, info@ex2adventures.com,

7/30/11 Friends of the W&OD 10K Vienna, 703-505-3567, racedirector@att. net, marathoncharitypartners. org/friends/

Sandman Triathlon Virginia Beach, 757-227-5046, bvirok@sandmantri. com, sandmantri.com

7/31/11 Pony Pasture 5K Richmond, rrrc.org

8/14/11 Vibha DC Dream Mile 5K Run & Walk Reston, 2402465389, dc@thedreammile.org, dc.vibha.org/dreammile 8/17/11 Swamp Bridge 5K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com 8/20/11 15th Annual Fab 5k Salem, 540-525-9452, info@ mountainjunkies.net, www. mountainjunkies.net Fab 5K Roanoke, 540-3753990, info@mountainjunkies. net, mountainjunkies.net RunStock 5K Quantico, marinecorpshistorichalf.com Smart Smiles 5K Newport News, lmilburn@bagclub.com, 8/24/11 Harvest Lake 5K Coventry, peninsulatrackclub.com 8/27/11 EDUC8-K and 1K Fun Run Lynchburg, riversiderunners.com Patrick Henry Half Marathon Ashland, phhalf@rrrc.org, rrrc.org 9/3/11 Iron Mountain Trail Run 50 Mile/30 Mile/16 Mile Damascus, runtricities.org Blue Ridge Road Runner’s Labor Day 5K Staunton, brroadrunners@yahoo.com, blueridgerr.com 9/10/11 CNU/ Oyster Pointer 5K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com

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CALENDAR [ southeast ] Lynchburg Downtown YMCA Fall Frenzy Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

Run for the Door 5K & 1K Family Fun Run Sterling, 703-502-1374, bryan.c.morgan@wellsfargo.com, runforthedoor.com

Women’s Half Marathon Trail Run Fairfax Station, vhtrc.org

9/21/11 St. Andrew the Apostle 5K and Fun Run Clifton, 703-8171774 , standrew-clifton.org

Chick-fil-A 5K and Fun Run Sterling, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run: Charlottesville Charlottesville, paraderestva.org Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K Run Arlington, 703-228-4117, sbryson@arlinton911race.com, arlington911race.com The 5th Annual Rockingham Pike 5-Miler Elkton, 540-8336302, valleysting@aol.com, valleytrack.org 9/11/11 Virginia Freedom Festival 5K Chesapeake, 757-435-0180, info@vafreedomfest.com, vafreedomfest.com

8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville Personal Trainer Certification - Sept. 9-11 Indoor Cycling - Sept. 11

Temple Builders

9/17/11 Baron Deuce” Braswell II Run Against Teen Violence 5k” Fredericksburg, 540-3719622, davidb@runfarc.com, farc.org

5310 Lenox Ave, Suite 27, Jacksonville Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 9 Group Resistance Training - Sept. 10

Sportsplex 450 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach Primary Group Exercise Certification - Sept. 9 KickBoxing Certification - Sept. 10 Practical Pilates - Sept. 10 Practical Yoga Instructor Training - Sept. 11

Crossroads 17.75K Dumfries, Marine.Marathon@usmc.mil, marinecorpshistorichalf.com Odyssey Trail Run Rampage Milboro, 540-444-4422, info@ oarevents.com, oarevents.com 12-Hour Trail Run Triangle, alexp@athletic-equation.com, athletic-equation.com/12HR_ATR.html BCC 5K and Fall Festival Ashburn, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com Project Athena Adventure & Race Series Norfolk, robyn@projectathena.org, projectathena.org Cancer Prevention and Treatment 5K Arlington, 202223-4000, cancer5K.com 9/18/11 Run for the Schools Falls Church, 703-538-3381, denglander@fcedf.org, fcedf.org

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Kit Callahan’s Miracle Mile Fairfax, 703-451-8881 ext 22, kluffred@braininjurysvcs.org, kitsmiraclemile.org

9/23/11 Maymont X-Country Festival 5K Richmond, 804-285-9495, sportsbackers.org 9/24/11 Clarendon Day 10K/5K Arlington, 703-248-6883, events@runpacers.com, clarendondayrun.com Maymont X-Country Festival 8-Miler Richmond, 804-2859495, sportsbackers.org Mulberry Island Half Marathon and 5K Runs Ft. Eustis, eustismwr.com Virginia 10-Miler Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, virginiatenmiler.com 3rd Annual Run Like The Wind 5K Warrenton, cevans@ wpcva.org, 5krunforhaiti.org 9/25/11 Perfect 10, 10-Miler and 10K Reston, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com 10/1/11 Capitol 10 Mile Richmond, capitol10M@rrrc.org, rrrc.org Hilton 5K Run Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com John Stephenson Memorial Youth Run Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com 11th Annual Kelvy’s 5K Run / 1-Mile Walk at Wakefield School The Plains, 540-2537500, wakefieldschool.org 2011 Winchester Green Circle 5K and Kid’s 1-Mile Run Winchester, winchestergreencircle.com 4th Annual McLean 5K Run, Walk, Roll McLean, 703-5564222, info@mclean5K.com, mclean5K.com 10/2/11 The Farmhouse Run/Walk 6K Virginia Beach, 757-229-0550, tedevans@williamewood.com, Kailee’s 5K Run/Walk 2011 Leesburg, 703-347-2828, kaileesrun@gmail.com, web.

me.com/lilleyca/Kailees_Run/ Home.html 10/8/11 Deep Hollow Half Marathon Lynchburg, info@ riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com Festival of Leaves 5K Front Royal, user.shentel.net/ karsten/fol5k/ Smithfield Hog Jog 5K Smithfield, peninsulatrackclub.com Crapolfest 2011: 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run Williamsburg, 757-2213438, andycrapol.com Beach Ford All-American 5K & 1-Mile Virginia Beach, tidewaterstriders.com 10/9/11 BoMF Fundraising Team 2011 Army 10 Miler Arlington, backonmyfeet.org 10/15/11 Noland Trail 10K & Mariners’ Museum 5K Newport News, peninsulatrackclub.com Poplar Forest 5K Forest, riversiderunners.com Run for Breast Health 10K & 1-Mile Fun Run Williamsburg, 757-645-4475, thehealthjournals.com Auggie’s 5K Run & Walk Wheeling, 216-501-2188, tomrunfast@comcast.net, grandprix.healthplan.org Glory Days Grill Cross Country 5K and Youth 1-Mile Centreville, scott@ potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com Go For Bo! 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Stafford, 540-659-1349, ebenezerumc.org Superstar Family Fun Day and Mason Mile Fun Run/Walk Arlington, masonsuperstarfund@ gmail.com, www. masonleachsuperstarfund. webs.com 10/16/11 EX2 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #1 Triangle, (571) 251-6034, info@ ex2adventures.com, www. ex2adventures.com Run Like a Girl 8K Richmond, runlikeagirl8K.com Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause 8K and Fun Run Arlington, scott@

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Event Spot Light Annapolis 10Mile Run Aug. 28 Annapolis, Md. This 10-mile run is hosted by the Annapolis Striders running club. The course starts and finishes at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and offers a tour of historic Annapolis. www. annapolisstriders.org

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potomacriverrunning.com, potomacriverrunning.com

Marine.Marathon@usmc.mil, marinemarathon.com

10/22/11 5th Into the Darkness Night Trail Run Roanoke, 540-5259452, info@mountainjunkies. net, www.mountainjunkies.net

Blue Moon Wicked 10K & Monster Mile Virginia Beach, 757-412-1056, amy@jandaracinginc.com, wicked10k.com

Bobby Stewart 8K & 5K Mathews, peninsulatrackclub.com

Pumpkin Chase 5K Hampton, peninsulatrackclub.com

I Am Woman 5K Lynchburg, info@riversiderunners.com, riversiderunners.com

Tigerlily Foundation Day of Beauty 5K Walk/Run Reston, info@tigerlilyfoundation.org, tigerlilyfoundation.org

Into the Darkness Night Trail Run Roanoke, 540-5259452, info@mountainjunkies. net, mountainjunkies.net

Screamin’ 5K Zion Crossroads, 301-275-8676, info@screamin5k. com, screamin5k.com

Blue Ridge Road Runners‹Elementary Cross Country Run for Fun 5K Verona, 540-248-0888, blueridgerr.com

Peninsula Pumpkin Run Newport News, racedirector@ pumpkinrun5K.com, pumpkinrun5k.com

Greasy-Gooney 10K Browntown, 540-635-1773,, user.shentel.net/karsten/ gg10k/

CYCLING

10/29/11 Healthy Kids Fun Run Arlington, 703-432-1165,

7/3/11 Race to Lil Moe’s Place Philippi, sportsnspokes@ verizon.net, wvmba.com 7/10/11 Valley Falls Challenge Fairmont, teejaymartin@msn. com, wvmba.com 7/17/11 Spruceberry Mountain Fest Cabins, 304-259-5286, info@blackwaterbikes.com, wvmba.com 7/31/11 Little Beaver Chainring Challenge Beaver, wvmba.com 8/6/11 Big Bear Lake MTB Ultra Bruceton Mills, 304-379-4382, Bentfattire@aol.com, wvmba.com

WEST VIRGINIA

8/14/11 Black Bear Mountain Bike Race Charleston, tearjerkers@ verizon.net, wvmba.com

7/2/11 Barbour Detour Road Race Philippi, abraracing.com

8/20/11 Appalachia Visited Road Race Kingwood, abraracing.com

8/21/11 The White Oak Challenge at Watters Smith Lost Creek, ridealotwv@hotmail.com, wvmba.com 8/28/11 Henry Clay 30K Morgantown, 304-685-3367, gshogren@ gmail.com, wvmba.com 9/10/11 West Virginia State Time Trial Championship Kingwood, abraracing.com Appalachian Time Trial Championshops Rowlesburg, 304-612-0301, abraracing.com/ Schedule.html 9/17/11 Revenge of the Rattlesnake Davis, 304-259-5286-, info@ blackwaterbikes.com, wvmba.com 9/25/11 Chief Logan XC, Series Championship Logan, lperkins34@hotmail.com, wvmba.com

MARATHON/HALF MARATHON 9/10/11 Morgantown Half Marathon Morgantown, morgantownhalf.com

MULTISPORT 9/17/11 Capital City Challenge Charleston, 304-342-9474, mpedro@wishworld.org , capitalcitychallengewv.com

RUNNING 9/3/11 Charleston Distance Run 15 Mile/10K/5K Charleston, charlestondistancerun.com

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The Long Run By scott Jurek

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t was a classic case of air travel gone wrong. In 2001, my team and I were stuck in the Vancouver International Airport for an extra 12 hours while on our way to the Hong Kong Trailwalker 100K. In an instant, we lost half a day and missed out on a training run on the course. It would have been easy to grab some dinner, curl up on the airport floor and call it a day, but my teammate, Ian Torrence, had a better idea. Before I knew it, we were running along the sidewalks of the departures entrance.

Although the 90-minute run took place alongside roaring planes spewing jet exhaust, we made the best of things and didn’t miss our training run. I maintain a busy travel schedule amid training for the world’s longest and toughest ultramarathons; combining pre-travel planning with adaptability is my strategy for running while on the road. Before leaving home, I front-load training. My advice: Plan the week preceding travel as a higher volume week and the travel week as a recovery week.

Do quality sessions such as tempo runs, hill workouts and long runs the week before travel.

If I’m traveling some place new, I try to research the area so I know what to expect when I arrive: Use the Internet to research running routes; I like www.mapmyrun. com and www.usatf.org/routes.

Search for restaurants and grocery stores to save time and fuel right.

Check the weather forecast to pack appropriately. This may appear to be a no-brainer, but you’re more likely to skip a run if it’s pouring and you forgot a running hat and waterproof shell.

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the fly can obliterate training plans.

Here’s what I do: Look over the next day’s schedule and plan when a run will fit; it’s often best to train first thing in the morning before obligations pile up.

For tempo and specific pace workouts, a GPS or speed-distance watch is an important tool for knowing splits on routes without mile markers.

Evenings are a good time to squeeze in a flexibility or short strength session. If a hotel gym is not available, consider a portable gym unit (such as TRX or resistance tubing) that packs easily.

Remember, even the best plans need to be flexible: Make do with the time and environment: Thirty minutes Jurek uses of running in traffic can be www.mapmy better than a zero for the run.com and www.usatf.org/ day.

Research nearby routes to find runrunning specialty stores Make the most of ning routes when and running clubs to unexpected schedule he’s traveling. join group workouts and changes. Have running explore hidden routes. gear on hand for unexpected Before a trip to Asheville, N.C., opportunities to train.

I contacted resident trail running Factor the day’s stress into legend Will Harlan, who gave me a whether getting out for a late-day great tour—complete with lessons on session is worthwhile. Sometimes rest botany and history—and workout on and sleep may be the best choice. a local trail.

While it may not take the form of Upon arriving at my destination, I running alongside an airport tarmac, gather additional information from the training during travel can be somehotel staff to confirm my research and thing to dread or a fun challenge to get advice from locals that may not be embrace. Running in a new environavailable online or in English. When I ment and being adaptable may be just traveled to Tokyo in February, I stayed what you need to stay motivated. one mile from the 5K path that circles the Imperial Palace. I went for a run Based in Boulder, Colo., Scott Jurek is a to shake off the jet lag as soon as I got seven-time winner of the Western States settled, sightseeing during the less 100-mile trail run. Read more from him at hectic late-night hours. www.competitor.com.

A busy schedule that changes on

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Train or Bust Tips for logging miles while on the road.

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