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Western New York’s Outdoor Adventure and Fitness Guide VOL 1 | ISSUE 2 | JUNE - AUGUST 2015

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Classes are held seven days per week at various times and participation is open to all ages. Certified YMCA instructors lead all sessions. Attending a Fitness in the Park class requires no pre-registration.

Interested individuals are simply encouraged to visit the YMCA (ymcabuffaloniagara.org/programs/fitp/fi tp.html) or Independent Health websites (independenthealth.com/fitpark) for detailed class information. “The only real requirement we ask of participants is to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated in the summer heat,” added Standage.

The program has witnessed continued growth over the past three summers and Standage and her team are excited about 2015. “Our Zumba classes have been extremely popular with woman which may indicate why female participation has outpaced that of males to date,” said Standage. Part of this summer’s program

PROGRAMS FOR 2015 INCLUDE:

Delaware Park Yoga: Sundays, 10 AM Bootcamp: Tuesdays, 6 PM

Boot Camp - No excuses!

Enjoy a challenging and fun, yet doable workout!

Focus on speed, endurance, agility, strength, power moves, and cardiovascular training.

Bidwell Park - NEW Yoga: Fridays, 6 PM

Larkin Square - NEW Cardio Dance: Mondays, 5:30 PM Cardio Kickboxing: Thursdays, 5:30 PM CHEEKTOWAGA

Cardio Dance - Simple yet challenging choreography set to music. Enhances cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, and coordination. All fitness levels welcome.

Cardio Kickboxing - A great way to relieve stress and tension, this aerobic based class combines martial arts, boxing, aerobic exercises, and strengthening exercises to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. Learn the proper way to kick and punch in a safe, non-contact environment.

Pilates - Pilates is a method of body conditioning named after Joseph Pilates. The class will strengthen the body’s core muscles including the abdominals and lower back. It will tone the body and increase flexibility.

Yoga - Yoga provides gentle effective postures that promote stretching, strengthening, and relaxation.

The benefits of yoga include increased blood circulation, improved mental awareness, strengthened muscles and reduced stress.

Zumba® - Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party.

Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you'll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring!

It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Town Park Zumba®: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM CLARENCE Main Street Park Cardio Dance: Fridays, 11 AM JAMESTOWN Allen Park Yoga: Wednesdays, 8 AM

LANCASTER Westwood Park - NEW Zumba®: Wednesdays, 6 PM

LOCKPORT Goehle Marina Yoga: Mondays, 6 PM Bootcamp: Wednesdays 6 PM Day Road Park Zumba® Tuesdays, 6 PM Zumba® Kids Thursdays, 6 PM ORCHARD PARK Chestnut Ridge Yoga and Zumba® (alternating weeks) Tuesdays, 6 PM

LOCATIONS:

Ralph Wilson Stadium - NEW (Only during the month of July) Bootcamp: Mondays 6 PM

AMHERST

TONAWANDA

Bassett Park Zumba®: Mondays & Fridays, 6 PM

Ellicott Creek Yoga: Thursdays, 6 PM

Garrison Park - NEW Bootcamp: Wednesdays, 6 PM

Friday, June 26th: Celebration of Hope - The Celebration of Hope is a rally against cancer! Join us in UB Stadium as we honor and celebrate cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the volunteers, riders and donors who support them through The Ride. It will be a moving and emotional evening of inspiration.

Overnight in the Gorge – Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th (2:00 PM)

LEWISTON

Adventure Call Outfitters will be leading a trip that will be tent camping in the gorge and traveling the entire length from Lee’s Landing to the Mt. Morris Dam! We will raft to St. Helena and set up camp on the beach. After supper, there will be a campfire with ghost stories and s’mores. Arise the next morning to a hearty pancake breakfast. After breaking camp, it’s time for an introductory lesson in paddling a kayak, and then we’re off for a leisurely paddle to the dam with lunch along the way. Cost: $150 per person, includes all group gear and meals. A $75.00 non-refundable deposit is due by June 1st. Call Tim Reed at (716)-983-5717 for more information. www.adventure-calls.com/special_events.html

Hunters Creek Orienteering-Get Started and Get Out There Series - Sunday, June 28th (10:00 AM) The day starts at 10:00 AM with a 60-minute non-competitive training, learning and educational event for any experience level, for walkers or runners, individuals or families, all ages, featuring a practice course and experienced instructors.

Follow the signs to Registration.

The Paddle Routes - Both routes will leave from the Silo City Dock in waves of participants separated by ability (more advanced going first). Paddlers will be assisted into the water, where they will all leave at the same time with a whistle start. The paddle consists of a 2.24 mile (Beginner) or 4.66 mile (Advanced) paddle that is an out and back up the Buffalo River. The Buffalo River has little current and is calm water. At the end of your paddle, you and/or your team will land on a ramp where you will be required to portage your vessels about 50 feet to the transition area. From here you will begin the bike phase of the race.

The Bike Route - Will take you on an 18-mile ride around Buffalo's scenic outer harbor, the Erie County Botanical Gardens and Tifft Nature Preserve on relatively flat terrain consisting of bike paths and roads.

Silo City Beginner Run - The run will begin after transitioning off of your bike near the Marine A Silo. From here you will run into the silo and out the other side. After you come up a half flight of stairs and out the opposite end of the silo you will begin a meandering trail run throughout the newly-made trail between cattails and fields. Trail running shoes are STRONGLY encouraged. Once crossing Childs Street you will run between a corridor of towering silos before entering another silo and coming out the other end. Here is where you will approach the finish line where you can rest, have a snack at various Buffalo food trucks and celebrate with your friends and family as you have just completed the first every Buffalo Paddle-Bike-Run.

Every one of us knows someone – or may even be that someone – whose life has been forever changed by cancer. One in two men and one in three women will hear the words, “You have cancer,” at some point in their lifetime. That is why we ride.

Saturday, June 27th: The Ride For Roswell - Join 8,000 other riders who have raised funds for cancer research and patient care by choosing from a dozen route options, all enthusiastically supported by committed volunteers from the Roswell Park family and the Western New York community. Then join your friends and teammates after you ride for a lunch and celebration on UB’s North Campus. www.rideforroswell.org

Bergman Park – NEW Bootcamp: Tuesdays, 9 AM

ArtPark Pilates: Wednesdays, 10 AM Zumba® Saturdays, 10 AM

Prize Money $10,000 / Couples Division / T-Shirts to the first 1,400 runners / Age group awards / Complementary Beer during post-race party / Live Music and Entertainment.

Kids Races - for ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 at 7:00 PM - To enter the Kids Races call 716.851.4615 www.buffalosubaruchase.com

Ride for Roswell - June 26th and 27th

HIKING

Info@BuffaloTrek.com www.BuffaloTrek.com Facebook.com/BuffaloTrek Twitter.com/BuffaloTrek

“Independent Health is excited to partner with the YMCA Buffalo Niagara for the fourth consecutive year to offer Fitness in the Parks,” said Kathy Glieco, Vice President, Marketing, Independent Health.

“Independent Health is committed to providing programs that make it easier for Western New Yorkers to make better health choices. Offering the Fitness in the Parks program is one way Independent Health is doing its part to create a culture of health in our region.”

BUFFALO

PADDLING

Attn. Advertisers - The ad submission deadline for the August edition of Buffalo Trek is Friday, July 24th at 5:00 PM. Thank you.

“Our goal is to make outdoor exercise accessible to as many Western New Yorkers as possible.

We believe our Fitness in the Parks program fits that model,” said Kelly Standage. Standage serves as the Associate Executive Director of the Southtowns Branch of the YMCA and Program Coordinator for Fitness in the Parks.

will see a greater focus on Boot Camp style classes which will combine athletic drills, cardio and strength training.

Highlights include:

Register at - www.bflopaddlebikerun.com/registration.html

The Color Run at CanalSide – Saturday, August 1st FITNESS

We encourage you to share your stories, to inspire others and be part of the Buffalo Trek adventure.

The YMCA in conjunction with Independent Health will once again be offering its Fitness in the Parks program for 2015.

Now in its fourth year, the ten week program will debut June 21st and run through August 29th. Classes are free and will be held in fourteen different locations in and around Buffalo this summer, including four newly added venues at Garrison Park, Bidwell, Larkinville and Ralph Wilson stadium. The Jamestown branch of the YMCA will also offer classes at two locations.

The 35th running of one of Buffalo’s premier summer races will take place in Elmwood Village in mid-July. The USA Track and Field Sanctioned road race is open to all runners of any age and experience.

Buffalo Paddle Bike Run - Sunday, July 26th MULTI-SPORT

At our website www.buffalotrek.com and in our bi-monthly news magazine you will find information on upcoming events, stories that inspire and tips on how to make the most out of your next adventure.

YMCA & Independent Health Present Fitness in the Parks

Subaru Buffalo 4-Mile Chase – Friday, July 17th

BIKING

We are already in growth mode as our June edition has expanded from eight to 12 pages and we are also increasing our circulation. Thank you all and we look forward to seeing you at a future event. Please stop by our booth at the Buffalo Paddle Bike Run on Sunday, July 26th to meet our team.

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

RUNNING

On behalf of the Buffalo Trek team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for making the inaugural edition of our newspaper a tremendous success. Papers were distributed by over 70 sports and fitness organizations and at another 30 local retail shops. We could not have made this happen without your incredible support.

FEATURE

Also known as The Happiest 5k on the Planet, we love chucking paint and making people smile. With events in more than 50 countries, The Color Run is on almost every single continent on EARTH! Less about your 10-minute mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer.

With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: 1. Wear white at the starting line.

2. Finish plastered in color!

Day of Events: • The start-line window will open at 8:00 AM with waves going every few minutes until 8:45 AM! Make sure you plan your day with plenty of time. At The Color Run, the start line is its own pre-race party with music, dancing, warmup stretching and giveaways!

• The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforget table Finish Festival. This larger-than-life party is equipped with music, danc ing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combina tions. Trust us, this is the best post-5k party on the planet!

It’s a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.

We’re making rainbows all over the world, come join us! www.thecolorrun.com/buffalo

Questions? Email the Meet Director, Linc Blaisdell, or call him at (716) 479-9431. $10 fee includes instruction, 5-color park map and entry into one event in the regular meet that follows www.buffalo-orienteering.org

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A thank you message from our editor

P. O. Box 1765 Buffalo, NY 14226 (716) 508-7350

Buffalo Trek is published six times a year. No material may be reproduced in whole or in part from this publication without the express written permission of the publisher.

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Classes are held seven days per week at various times and participation is open to all ages. Certified YMCA instructors lead all sessions. Attending a Fitness in the Park class requires no pre-registration.

Interested individuals are simply encouraged to visit the YMCA (ymcabuffaloniagara.org/programs/fitp/fi tp.html) or Independent Health websites (independenthealth.com/fitpark) for detailed class information. “The only real requirement we ask of participants is to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated in the summer heat,” added Standage.

The program has witnessed continued growth over the past three summers and Standage and her team are excited about 2015. “Our Zumba classes have been extremely popular with woman which may indicate why female participation has outpaced that of males to date,” said Standage. Part of this summer’s program

PROGRAMS FOR 2015 INCLUDE:

Delaware Park Yoga: Sundays, 10 AM Bootcamp: Tuesdays, 6 PM

Boot Camp - No excuses!

Enjoy a challenging and fun, yet doable workout!

Focus on speed, endurance, agility, strength, power moves, and cardiovascular training.

Bidwell Park - NEW Yoga: Fridays, 6 PM

Larkin Square - NEW Cardio Dance: Mondays, 5:30 PM Cardio Kickboxing: Thursdays, 5:30 PM CHEEKTOWAGA

Cardio Dance - Simple yet challenging choreography set to music. Enhances cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, and coordination. All fitness levels welcome.

Cardio Kickboxing - A great way to relieve stress and tension, this aerobic based class combines martial arts, boxing, aerobic exercises, and strengthening exercises to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. Learn the proper way to kick and punch in a safe, non-contact environment.

Pilates - Pilates is a method of body conditioning named after Joseph Pilates. The class will strengthen the body’s core muscles including the abdominals and lower back. It will tone the body and increase flexibility.

Yoga - Yoga provides gentle effective postures that promote stretching, strengthening, and relaxation.

The benefits of yoga include increased blood circulation, improved mental awareness, strengthened muscles and reduced stress.

Zumba® - Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party.

Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you'll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring!

It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Town Park Zumba®: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM CLARENCE Main Street Park Cardio Dance: Fridays, 11 AM JAMESTOWN Allen Park Yoga: Wednesdays, 8 AM

LANCASTER Westwood Park - NEW Zumba®: Wednesdays, 6 PM

LOCKPORT Goehle Marina Yoga: Mondays, 6 PM Bootcamp: Wednesdays 6 PM Day Road Park Zumba® Tuesdays, 6 PM Zumba® Kids Thursdays, 6 PM ORCHARD PARK Chestnut Ridge Yoga and Zumba® (alternating weeks) Tuesdays, 6 PM

LOCATIONS:

Ralph Wilson Stadium - NEW (Only during the month of July) Bootcamp: Mondays 6 PM

AMHERST

TONAWANDA

Bassett Park Zumba®: Mondays & Fridays, 6 PM

Ellicott Creek Yoga: Thursdays, 6 PM

Garrison Park - NEW Bootcamp: Wednesdays, 6 PM

Friday, June 26th: Celebration of Hope - The Celebration of Hope is a rally against cancer! Join us in UB Stadium as we honor and celebrate cancer survivors, their families and caregivers, and the volunteers, riders and donors who support them through The Ride. It will be a moving and emotional evening of inspiration.

Overnight in the Gorge – Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th (2:00 PM)

LEWISTON

Adventure Call Outfitters will be leading a trip that will be tent camping in the gorge and traveling the entire length from Lee’s Landing to the Mt. Morris Dam! We will raft to St. Helena and set up camp on the beach. After supper, there will be a campfire with ghost stories and s’mores. Arise the next morning to a hearty pancake breakfast. After breaking camp, it’s time for an introductory lesson in paddling a kayak, and then we’re off for a leisurely paddle to the dam with lunch along the way. Cost: $150 per person, includes all group gear and meals. A $75.00 non-refundable deposit is due by June 1st. Call Tim Reed at (716)-983-5717 for more information. www.adventure-calls.com/special_events.html

Hunters Creek Orienteering-Get Started and Get Out There Series - Sunday, June 28th (10:00 AM) The day starts at 10:00 AM with a 60-minute non-competitive training, learning and educational event for any experience level, for walkers or runners, individuals or families, all ages, featuring a practice course and experienced instructors.

Follow the signs to Registration.

The Paddle Routes - Both routes will leave from the Silo City Dock in waves of participants separated by ability (more advanced going first). Paddlers will be assisted into the water, where they will all leave at the same time with a whistle start. The paddle consists of a 2.24 mile (Beginner) or 4.66 mile (Advanced) paddle that is an out and back up the Buffalo River. The Buffalo River has little current and is calm water. At the end of your paddle, you and/or your team will land on a ramp where you will be required to portage your vessels about 50 feet to the transition area. From here you will begin the bike phase of the race.

The Bike Route - Will take you on an 18-mile ride around Buffalo's scenic outer harbor, the Erie County Botanical Gardens and Tifft Nature Preserve on relatively flat terrain consisting of bike paths and roads.

Silo City Beginner Run - The run will begin after transitioning off of your bike near the Marine A Silo. From here you will run into the silo and out the other side. After you come up a half flight of stairs and out the opposite end of the silo you will begin a meandering trail run throughout the newly-made trail between cattails and fields. Trail running shoes are STRONGLY encouraged. Once crossing Childs Street you will run between a corridor of towering silos before entering another silo and coming out the other end. Here is where you will approach the finish line where you can rest, have a snack at various Buffalo food trucks and celebrate with your friends and family as you have just completed the first every Buffalo Paddle-Bike-Run.

Every one of us knows someone – or may even be that someone – whose life has been forever changed by cancer. One in two men and one in three women will hear the words, “You have cancer,” at some point in their lifetime. That is why we ride.

Saturday, June 27th: The Ride For Roswell - Join 8,000 other riders who have raised funds for cancer research and patient care by choosing from a dozen route options, all enthusiastically supported by committed volunteers from the Roswell Park family and the Western New York community. Then join your friends and teammates after you ride for a lunch and celebration on UB’s North Campus. www.rideforroswell.org

Bergman Park – NEW Bootcamp: Tuesdays, 9 AM

ArtPark Pilates: Wednesdays, 10 AM Zumba® Saturdays, 10 AM

Prize Money $10,000 / Couples Division / T-Shirts to the first 1,400 runners / Age group awards / Complementary Beer during post-race party / Live Music and Entertainment.

Kids Races - for ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 at 7:00 PM - To enter the Kids Races call 716.851.4615 www.buffalosubaruchase.com

Ride for Roswell - June 26th and 27th

HIKING

Info@BuffaloTrek.com www.BuffaloTrek.com Facebook.com/BuffaloTrek Twitter.com/BuffaloTrek

“Independent Health is excited to partner with the YMCA Buffalo Niagara for the fourth consecutive year to offer Fitness in the Parks,” said Kathy Glieco, Vice President, Marketing, Independent Health.

“Independent Health is committed to providing programs that make it easier for Western New Yorkers to make better health choices. Offering the Fitness in the Parks program is one way Independent Health is doing its part to create a culture of health in our region.”

BUFFALO

PADDLING

Attn. Advertisers - The ad submission deadline for the August edition of Buffalo Trek is Friday, July 24th at 5:00 PM. Thank you.

“Our goal is to make outdoor exercise accessible to as many Western New Yorkers as possible.

We believe our Fitness in the Parks program fits that model,” said Kelly Standage. Standage serves as the Associate Executive Director of the Southtowns Branch of the YMCA and Program Coordinator for Fitness in the Parks.

will see a greater focus on Boot Camp style classes which will combine athletic drills, cardio and strength training.

Highlights include:

Register at - www.bflopaddlebikerun.com/registration.html

The Color Run at CanalSide – Saturday, August 1st FITNESS

We encourage you to share your stories, to inspire others and be part of the Buffalo Trek adventure.

The YMCA in conjunction with Independent Health will once again be offering its Fitness in the Parks program for 2015.

Now in its fourth year, the ten week program will debut June 21st and run through August 29th. Classes are free and will be held in fourteen different locations in and around Buffalo this summer, including four newly added venues at Garrison Park, Bidwell, Larkinville and Ralph Wilson stadium. The Jamestown branch of the YMCA will also offer classes at two locations.

The 35th running of one of Buffalo’s premier summer races will take place in Elmwood Village in mid-July. The USA Track and Field Sanctioned road race is open to all runners of any age and experience.

Buffalo Paddle Bike Run - Sunday, July 26th MULTI-SPORT

At our website www.buffalotrek.com and in our bi-monthly news magazine you will find information on upcoming events, stories that inspire and tips on how to make the most out of your next adventure.

YMCA & Independent Health Present Fitness in the Parks

Subaru Buffalo 4-Mile Chase – Friday, July 17th

BIKING

We are already in growth mode as our June edition has expanded from eight to 12 pages and we are also increasing our circulation. Thank you all and we look forward to seeing you at a future event. Please stop by our booth at the Buffalo Paddle Bike Run on Sunday, July 26th to meet our team.

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

RUNNING

On behalf of the Buffalo Trek team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for making the inaugural edition of our newspaper a tremendous success. Papers were distributed by over 70 sports and fitness organizations and at another 30 local retail shops. We could not have made this happen without your incredible support.

FEATURE

Also known as The Happiest 5k on the Planet, we love chucking paint and making people smile. With events in more than 50 countries, The Color Run is on almost every single continent on EARTH! Less about your 10-minute mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer.

With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: 1. Wear white at the starting line.

2. Finish plastered in color!

Day of Events: • The start-line window will open at 8:00 AM with waves going every few minutes until 8:45 AM! Make sure you plan your day with plenty of time. At The Color Run, the start line is its own pre-race party with music, dancing, warmup stretching and giveaways!

• The fun continues after Color Runners complete the race with an unforget table Finish Festival. This larger-than-life party is equipped with music, danc ing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combina tions. Trust us, this is the best post-5k party on the planet!

It’s a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.

We’re making rainbows all over the world, come join us! www.thecolorrun.com/buffalo

Questions? Email the Meet Director, Linc Blaisdell, or call him at (716) 479-9431. $10 fee includes instruction, 5-color park map and entry into one event in the regular meet that follows www.buffalo-orienteering.org

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Give it a Tri at the BTC

Husband and Wife Team Go the Extra Mile to Give Back

Seeking a new way to take your passion for fitness to the next level? The Buffalo Triathlon Club (BTC) is an organization you may want to check out. Started in 1997 with just a handful of individuals, the club today boasts close to 600 members.

The mission of the Buffalo Triathlon Club is to provide members with the opportunity to pursue multi-sport (triathlon and duathlon) in a fun and supportive community.

“Anyone new to our club is always encouraged and cheered on by other members.

We were all multi-sport rookies at one time,” explained Buffalo Triathlon Club President, Jennifer Bell.

Bell shared her own foray into multi-sport began when she and a co-worker had been swimming as a way to maintain fitness. Her colleague proposed the idea of attempting a Triathlon and Bell was intrigued. As someone who had a running background, Bell added the biking component to her routine, and she was hooked.

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There has been a boom in Triathlon participation in recent years, and that trend is reflected right here in Western New York.

According to Bell, the demographic of the average Triathlete is an individual between 35-45 years old with an average household income of $100,000 or more. Men boast a slight advantage over women in triathlon participation. “By contrast, the BTC consists of members of all ages and skill levels, and we welcome anyone who may be seeking a new way to challenge themselves,” added Bell.

“Although the sport can get expensive with fancy equipment and travel to events, we have many members who are content to ride traditional bikes and participate in local and regional events,” said Bell.

We

encourage anyone who has ever considered exploring what the Triathlon experience is all about to come out to one of our training sessions. For folks who have ever been intrigued by training in all three disciplines and simply try it, they often get hooked,” said Bell.

The Buffalo Triathlon Club sponsors three annual events for its members. These include • Spring Thing - Held on Grand Island, athletes get to choose between three different courses.

• The “Long Course” consisting of five bike loops around Grand Island for a 100-mile ride. This is followed by a 12-mile run.

• The "Timed Century" features the same five loops but no running is involved.

• The "Intermediate Course" features a two-loop course totaling 40 miles followed by a six-mile run.

Ontario Scenario - This event is a full triathlon and consists of a 600-meter swim, 13-mile bike and a 2.5- mile run. The primary purpose of this event is to give new BTC members an opportunity to experience a "race like" triathlon environment.

Lockport UnDu - Held in Lockport, the UnDu is a reverse duathlon and features a 20k bike ride, a 5k run, and then another 20k bike.

Apart from club-sponsored functions, some popular destination tri events include two held in the Adirondacks. Both the Toughman Tupper Lake Tinman (June

27th) and Lake Placid Ironman (July 26th) are favorites of local triathletes. On July 5th, The Subaru Ironman will take place in Muskoka, Ontario, about a three and a half hour ride from Buffalo. SCORE-THIS is coordinating nine tri events in Buffalo and throughout Western New York this summer, and Eclipse Multisport coordinates three local events. Check out the Buffalo Trek directory to learn more.

To prepare and train for Tri events the BTC holds brick workouts and bicycle time trials from May to September. A "brick" workout is any training session that involves two or more of three triathlon disciplines. Most times the brick workouts include biking and running.

The BTC alternates trainings for its members between the Northtowns and Southtowns.

The Northtowns Brick events are on Thursday nights and take place at the North Amherst Fire Company and Park located at 2200 Tonawanda Creek.

Held on alternating Thursdays, the Southtowns Bricks take place in Chestnut Ridge Park.

For detailed information about the BTC, visit the Buffalo Trek online directory.

Back before Eclipse Multi-Sport formed in 2008, co-founders Dan and Anne Horan were all about sports and giving back to the community. Years later, as one of WNY’s most prominent race and multisport event management organizations, Eclipse stays true to its roots. “An integral part of our mission statement is to make certain that a sizable portion of the proceeds from our races are donated back to our WNY community,” shared Anne Horan. “We are proud of the causes we support but maybe even more important is the fact that we prefer to make these donations in support of local charities assisting our neighbors,” added Horan.

The Horans are both former college athletes, Dan a football player, while Anne excelled in basketball while also having a passion for participating in triathlons. The impetus for Eclipse began in the early 2000s when the Horans were living in Wilson, NY. Dan had been running and participating in a number of races when he was approached by members of the community to organize a triathlon. The event, today known as The Wilson Wet & Wild, helps the Watch Wilson Grow community organization which supports tourism activities in the Village of Wilson.

“After a few years running the Wilson event, Anne and I decided to take a chance and launched Eclipse Multi Sport, an eclectic race management company that focuses on creativity and the family experience,” said Dan Horan. From that time, Eclipse has grown steadily, and in 2015 boasts 20+ events taking place all across Western New York.

Ranging from themed runs, kid races, 5Ks, 10Ks, duathlons and triathlons, every Eclipse event is designed to cater to both the seasoned athlete as well as anyone looking to try something exciting and new.

The list of charities that Eclipse has supported is impressive and includes: Ashford Hollow Foundation Boys on the Right Track Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School Brian Moorman’s PUNT Foundation Buffalo Olmsted Parks Buffalo Triathlon Club Cazenovia Chiefs Minor Hockey Carley’s Crossing Child Advocacy Center of Genesee East Coast Youth Basketball

East Aurora Boys and Girls Club East Aurora Cross Country Team FISH of East Aurora Girls on the Run Ellicottville Ski Team Hunters Hope Lindsay Matthews Foundation Marshfield Youth Baseball MercyFlight Niagara Cerebral Palsy Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue Orchard Park Recreation Dept.

Orchard Park/Frontier Girls Hockey Patrick Kaleta Foundation Pheo Para Troopers - (Supporting patients battling pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma) The Better UNIT Reading & Recreation The Police Athletic League (PAL) of Buffalo TR Gardner Memorial Fund United Irish American Association St. Patrick's Day Parade Special Olympics Village of Wilson Wilson Baptist Church Eclipse events also help support various Child Advocacy groups and memorial foundations. “Another unique aspect of our work with these charities is that often times the many volunteers that help make our races a success are individuals directly involved with these great causes. “It’s a ‘win-win’ for everyone involved,” added Anne Horan.

In addition to their charitable endeavors, another special component of the Eclipse model is Dan’s and Anne’s inclusion of their children in their business venture.

“Not only do our four children (Aidan, Kathleen, Liam and Bridget) serve as the driving force behind Eclipse, the older kids take on an active role in helping with the logistics on race day. We want to instill in our children not only the values of a healthy lifestyle but also teach them all that is involved in running a successful organization,” added Dan and Anne.

Lindsay Matthews 5K Run, Orchard Park, NY - 7/26 Wet & Wild Triathlon, Wilson, NY - 8/1

On tap for the summer of 2015, Eclipse will hold seven great events, including:

Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey, Buffalo, NY 8/15

Chase the Sun 5K, Orchard Park, NY-6/20

Celtic Challenge 4 Mile Run, Buffalo, NY 8/21

50 Yard Finish 5K & 10K @ Ralph Wilson Stadium - 6/27 Nickel City Triathlon, Buffalo, NY - 7/18

Check out the Buffalo Trek event calendar or visit www.eclipsemultisport.com to learn more.

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Give it a Tri at the BTC

Husband and Wife Team Go the Extra Mile to Give Back

Seeking a new way to take your passion for fitness to the next level? The Buffalo Triathlon Club (BTC) is an organization you may want to check out. Started in 1997 with just a handful of individuals, the club today boasts close to 600 members.

The mission of the Buffalo Triathlon Club is to provide members with the opportunity to pursue multi-sport (triathlon and duathlon) in a fun and supportive community.

“Anyone new to our club is always encouraged and cheered on by other members.

We were all multi-sport rookies at one time,” explained Buffalo Triathlon Club President, Jennifer Bell.

Bell shared her own foray into multi-sport began when she and a co-worker had been swimming as a way to maintain fitness. Her colleague proposed the idea of attempting a Triathlon and Bell was intrigued. As someone who had a running background, Bell added the biking component to her routine, and she was hooked.

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There has been a boom in Triathlon participation in recent years, and that trend is reflected right here in Western New York.

According to Bell, the demographic of the average Triathlete is an individual between 35-45 years old with an average household income of $100,000 or more. Men boast a slight advantage over women in triathlon participation. “By contrast, the BTC consists of members of all ages and skill levels, and we welcome anyone who may be seeking a new way to challenge themselves,” added Bell.

“Although the sport can get expensive with fancy equipment and travel to events, we have many members who are content to ride traditional bikes and participate in local and regional events,” said Bell.

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encourage anyone who has ever considered exploring what the Triathlon experience is all about to come out to one of our training sessions. For folks who have ever been intrigued by training in all three disciplines and simply try it, they often get hooked,” said Bell.

The Buffalo Triathlon Club sponsors three annual events for its members. These include • Spring Thing - Held on Grand Island, athletes get to choose between three different courses.

• The “Long Course” consisting of five bike loops around Grand Island for a 100-mile ride. This is followed by a 12-mile run.

• The "Timed Century" features the same five loops but no running is involved.

• The "Intermediate Course" features a two-loop course totaling 40 miles followed by a six-mile run.

Ontario Scenario - This event is a full triathlon and consists of a 600-meter swim, 13-mile bike and a 2.5- mile run. The primary purpose of this event is to give new BTC members an opportunity to experience a "race like" triathlon environment.

Lockport UnDu - Held in Lockport, the UnDu is a reverse duathlon and features a 20k bike ride, a 5k run, and then another 20k bike.

Apart from club-sponsored functions, some popular destination tri events include two held in the Adirondacks. Both the Toughman Tupper Lake Tinman (June

27th) and Lake Placid Ironman (July 26th) are favorites of local triathletes. On July 5th, The Subaru Ironman will take place in Muskoka, Ontario, about a three and a half hour ride from Buffalo. SCORE-THIS is coordinating nine tri events in Buffalo and throughout Western New York this summer, and Eclipse Multisport coordinates three local events. Check out the Buffalo Trek directory to learn more.

To prepare and train for Tri events the BTC holds brick workouts and bicycle time trials from May to September. A "brick" workout is any training session that involves two or more of three triathlon disciplines. Most times the brick workouts include biking and running.

The BTC alternates trainings for its members between the Northtowns and Southtowns.

The Northtowns Brick events are on Thursday nights and take place at the North Amherst Fire Company and Park located at 2200 Tonawanda Creek.

Held on alternating Thursdays, the Southtowns Bricks take place in Chestnut Ridge Park.

For detailed information about the BTC, visit the Buffalo Trek online directory.

Back before Eclipse Multi-Sport formed in 2008, co-founders Dan and Anne Horan were all about sports and giving back to the community. Years later, as one of WNY’s most prominent race and multisport event management organizations, Eclipse stays true to its roots. “An integral part of our mission statement is to make certain that a sizable portion of the proceeds from our races are donated back to our WNY community,” shared Anne Horan. “We are proud of the causes we support but maybe even more important is the fact that we prefer to make these donations in support of local charities assisting our neighbors,” added Horan.

The Horans are both former college athletes, Dan a football player, while Anne excelled in basketball while also having a passion for participating in triathlons. The impetus for Eclipse began in the early 2000s when the Horans were living in Wilson, NY. Dan had been running and participating in a number of races when he was approached by members of the community to organize a triathlon. The event, today known as The Wilson Wet & Wild, helps the Watch Wilson Grow community organization which supports tourism activities in the Village of Wilson.

“After a few years running the Wilson event, Anne and I decided to take a chance and launched Eclipse Multi Sport, an eclectic race management company that focuses on creativity and the family experience,” said Dan Horan. From that time, Eclipse has grown steadily, and in 2015 boasts 20+ events taking place all across Western New York.

Ranging from themed runs, kid races, 5Ks, 10Ks, duathlons and triathlons, every Eclipse event is designed to cater to both the seasoned athlete as well as anyone looking to try something exciting and new.

The list of charities that Eclipse has supported is impressive and includes: Ashford Hollow Foundation Boys on the Right Track Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School Brian Moorman’s PUNT Foundation Buffalo Olmsted Parks Buffalo Triathlon Club Cazenovia Chiefs Minor Hockey Carley’s Crossing Child Advocacy Center of Genesee East Coast Youth Basketball

East Aurora Boys and Girls Club East Aurora Cross Country Team FISH of East Aurora Girls on the Run Ellicottville Ski Team Hunters Hope Lindsay Matthews Foundation Marshfield Youth Baseball MercyFlight Niagara Cerebral Palsy Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue Orchard Park Recreation Dept.

Orchard Park/Frontier Girls Hockey Patrick Kaleta Foundation Pheo Para Troopers - (Supporting patients battling pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma) The Better UNIT Reading & Recreation The Police Athletic League (PAL) of Buffalo TR Gardner Memorial Fund United Irish American Association St. Patrick's Day Parade Special Olympics Village of Wilson Wilson Baptist Church Eclipse events also help support various Child Advocacy groups and memorial foundations. “Another unique aspect of our work with these charities is that often times the many volunteers that help make our races a success are individuals directly involved with these great causes. “It’s a ‘win-win’ for everyone involved,” added Anne Horan.

In addition to their charitable endeavors, another special component of the Eclipse model is Dan’s and Anne’s inclusion of their children in their business venture.

“Not only do our four children (Aidan, Kathleen, Liam and Bridget) serve as the driving force behind Eclipse, the older kids take on an active role in helping with the logistics on race day. We want to instill in our children not only the values of a healthy lifestyle but also teach them all that is involved in running a successful organization,” added Dan and Anne.

Lindsay Matthews 5K Run, Orchard Park, NY - 7/26 Wet & Wild Triathlon, Wilson, NY - 8/1

On tap for the summer of 2015, Eclipse will hold seven great events, including:

Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey, Buffalo, NY 8/15

Chase the Sun 5K, Orchard Park, NY-6/20

Celtic Challenge 4 Mile Run, Buffalo, NY 8/21

50 Yard Finish 5K & 10K @ Ralph Wilson Stadium - 6/27 Nickel City Triathlon, Buffalo, NY - 7/18

Check out the Buffalo Trek event calendar or visit www.eclipsemultisport.com to learn more.

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EVENT CALENDAR : JUNE 15 - AUGUST 15

June Women’s Wednesdays – Buffalo River Wednesday June 17th 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Paddle Buffalo River Wine Tasting Paddle Wednesday June 17th 6:30 pm Buffalo, NY Paddle Buffalo Broadcasters Celebrity 5K Run and Walk Wednesday June 17th 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Fitness, Running St. Gregory The Great Great Race Friday June 19th 7:00 pm Williamsville, NY Fitness, Running Relay 4 Life 5K Glow Run Friday June 19th 8:00 pm Lockport, NY Running

Tour de Perry Saturday July 11th 8:00 am Perry, NY Biking

Rochester Youth Triathlon Saturday July 18th 7:30 am Rochester, NY Multi-Sport

St. Amelia Amazing Race Saturday July 25th 9:00 am Tonawanda, NY Running

Women’s Wednesdays – Barcelona NY Wednesday August 5th 11:00 am Barcelona, NY Paddle

Checker’s Athletic Club Mueller Mile Thursday August 13th 6:30 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

Pain in the Alleganies Sunday June 21st 7:00 am Salamanca, NY Multi-Sport

Raccoon Rally XC Mountain Bike Race Sunday June 28th 10:00 am Salamanca, NY Biking

Mini-Mussel Sprint Triathlon Saturday July 11th 9:00 am Geneva, NY Multi-Sport

Laurel Run Saturday July 18th 8:30 am Silver Creek, NY Running

Dash ‘N Splash Family Fun Run Saturday July 25th 9:00 am Hamburg, NY Running

GBTC 5000 Meter and 1 Mile Track Races Wednesday August 5th 6:30 pm Amherst, NY Running

Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey Saturday August 15th 9:00 am South Buffalo, NY Multi-Sport

July

Tuscarora Nation 10K Run Saturday July 11th 9:00 am Lewiston, NY Running

Crabapple 5K Run Saturday July 18th 9:30 am Cheektowaga, NY Running

Wild 5K Saturday July 25th 9:00 am Jamestown, NY Running

Total Recall Thursday August 6th 6:30 pm Lancaster, NY Running

The iWacko / Sarah Johnson Memorial 5K Run Saturday August 15th 9:00 am Wilison, NY Running

Musselman Triathlon Sunday July 12th 7:00 am Geneva, NY Multi-Sport

Niagara Catholic 5K Saturday July 18th 10:00 am Niagara Falls, NY Running

Buffalo Paddle Bike Run Sunday July 26th Buffalo, NY Biking, Paddle, Running

Soaker 7.7 k Run/Walk Friday August 7th 6:30 pm Buffalo, NY Fitness, Running

Delta Lake Triathlon Sunday July 19th 7:30 am Rome, NY Multi-Sport

EVL-9 and EVL-4 Trail Runs Sunday July 26th 9:30 am Ellicottville, NY Running

Jenny Kuzma Memorial Bergen 5K Saturday August 8th 8:30 am Bergen, NY Running

St. Mary’s Church Chowder Chase Sunday July 19th 11:15 am East Amherst, NY Running

Lindsay Matthews Scholarship Race Sunday July 26th 10:00 am Orchard Park, NY Running

Okay 5K Fun Run/Wellness Walk Tuesday July 21st 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running

Greg Stang Memorial 5K Reese’s Run & Fun Walk Sunday July 26th 5:30 pm Williamsville, NY Fitness, Running

Third Annual TRZ 5k/10k/Kids Fun Run & Walk Saturday August 8th 9:00 am Frewsburg, NY Running

Tim Oehmler 5K For Kidneys Sunday June 21st 7:30 am Buffalo, NY Running FGIII Memorial Sunday June 21st 9:00 am Angola, NY Running Dash For Devin Sunday June 21st 9:00 am Buffalo, NY Running

Ride For Roswell June 26 - June 27 Biking

4th Annual 5K Red Devil Run for Recovery Saturday June 20th 9:00 am Clarence, NY Running Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run Saturday June 20th 10:00 am Ellicottville, NY Fitness, Running, Spotlight Events Trooper Brinkerhoff 5K & 10K Saturday June 20th 10:00 am Boston, NY Running Seabirds Saturday Tours – Buffalo River Saturday June 20th 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Paddle

Black & Gold Run Friday June 26th 6:30 pm Tonawanda, NY 50 Yard Finish Saturday June 27th 7:00 am Orchard Park, NY Running 5k Foam Fest Saturday June 27th 8:00 am Batavia, NY Running Raccoon Rally Road Race Saturday June 27th 9:30 am Salamanca, NY Biking Bemus Point 10K Sunday June 28th 9:00 am Bemus Point, NY Running

Taptrails 6K Saturday June 20th 2:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running Madison 5K Strawberry Run/Walk Saturday June 20th 6:00 pm Brant, NY Fitness, Running

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Diamond Dash 5K Run Sunday June 28th 10:00 am Lockport, NY Fitness, Running

Buffalo J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Thursday June 25th 6:45 pm Buffalo, NY Running

MSMH River Run Saturday June 20th 9:00 am Lewiston, NY Running

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Chase the Sun – Summer Solstice 5K Saturday June 20th 7:30 pm Orchard Park, NY Running

West Seneca Community 5k Thursday June 25th 6:30 pm West Seneca, NY Running

Tri-Oswego Saturday June 20th 8:30 am Oswego, NY Multi-Sport

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The Get Started and Get Out There Series (Hunters Creek) Sunday June 28th 10:00 am East Aurora, NY Hiking

Akron Lions & Rotary Independence Run Friday July 3rd 6:00 pm Akron, NY Running Tommy’s Run Friday July 3rd 7:00 pm Orchard Park, NY Running Dick Bessel Independence Day Run (2.3 Miles) Saturday July 4th 9:00 am Grand Island, NY Running 38th Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club 10K Saturday July 4th 9:00 am Lancaster, NY Running Marauder Trotter Saturday July 4th 9:00 am Dunkirk, NY Running A Tri In the Buff Sunday July 5th 8:00 am Irving, NY Multi-Sport Hump Day Mile (Part of Runners Roost 1 Mile Challenge Series) Wednesday July 8th 7:00 pm East Aurora, NY Running Mussel Kids Triathlon Friday July 10th 6:00 pm Geneva, NY Multi-Sport MicroMussel Super-Sprint Triathlon Friday July 10th 7:00 pm Geneva, NY Multi-Sport Lake View Field Day 5K Run & Family Fun Walk Saturday July 11th 8:00 am Lakeview, NY Fitness, Running

Cycle the Erie Canal July 12 @ 7:00 am - July 19 @ 5:00 pm Buffalo - Albany, NY Biking Boilermaker 2015K Sunday July 12th 7:30 am Utica, NY Running Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K Sunday July 12th 10:00 am Buffalo, NY Running 6 Hours of Power Sunday July 12th 10:00 am Ellicottville, NY Biking

West Seneca PBA Blue Mile Wednesday July 22nd 6:00 pm West Seneca, NY

Loughran’s Alumni Cup 5K Run Tuesday July 14th 7:00 pm Snyder, NY Running

ESB Engineering Scholarship Run Wednesday July 22nd 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running

Plan2Peak 2 Days of Buffalo August 1 - August 2 Biking

Chestnut Ridge Trail Run (Event #3 of the Erie County Parks Trail Run Series) Thursday July 16th 6:30 pm Orchard Park, NY Hiking

Women’s Wednesdays – Gallagher Beach Wednesday July 22nd 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Paddle

Wet and Wild Triathlon Saturday August 1st 9:00 am Wilson, NY Multi-Sport

St. John Vianney Kickoff Run Thursday July 23rd 6:30 pm Orchard Park, NY Running

Darren Manzella-Lapeira Memorial 5K Run Saturday August 1st 10:00 am Brocton, NY Fitness, Running

Buffalo 4 Mile Subaru Chase Friday July 17th 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running Nickel City Triathlon Saturday July 18th Buffalo, NY Multi-Sport

Tim Frank Memorial Canal Fest 4 Miler Thursday July 23rd 7:00 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

VeloSano July 18 - July 19 Cleveland, OH Biking

Tim Frank Memorial Canal Fest Thursday July 23rd 7:00 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

Toughkids Syracuse Saturday July 18th 6:00 am Rome, NY Multi-Sport

St. John’s Mid-Summer 5k and 1 Mile Walk Friday July 24th 7:30 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

August

St. Christopher Summerfest 5K Saturday August 1st 6:30 pm Tonawanda, NY Running Sprague Brook Score-O (Event #1 of the Buffalo Score-O Series) Sunday August 2nd 11:00 am Glenwood, NY Hiking Tofurky Trot 5K Sunday August 2nd 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Running

Reach The Beach 5K Saturday August 15th 9:30 am Irving, NY Running

For a complete list of outdoor and fitness events, please visit

www.BuffaloTrek.com.

Christine Padasak Memorial – Autism Awareness 5K & Fun Walk Saturday August 8th 9:30 am Springville, NY Running Beast of Burden 100/50 Ultra Marathon Saturday August 8th 10:00 am Lockport, NY Running Seabirds Saturday Tours – Allegheny Quaker Lake Saturday August 8th 11:00 am Salamanca, NY Paddle Jason Raby Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk Saturday August 8th 11:00 am Youngstown, NY Running ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour Sunday August 9th 8:00 am North Creek, NY Biking Stephen’s Cross-Country Run Sunday August 9th 9:00 am Bemus Point, NY Running RUT Race Monday August 10th 7:00 pm Lewiston, NY Running

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EVENT CALENDAR : JUNE 15 - AUGUST 15

June Women’s Wednesdays – Buffalo River Wednesday June 17th 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Paddle Buffalo River Wine Tasting Paddle Wednesday June 17th 6:30 pm Buffalo, NY Paddle Buffalo Broadcasters Celebrity 5K Run and Walk Wednesday June 17th 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Fitness, Running St. Gregory The Great Great Race Friday June 19th 7:00 pm Williamsville, NY Fitness, Running Relay 4 Life 5K Glow Run Friday June 19th 8:00 pm Lockport, NY Running

Tour de Perry Saturday July 11th 8:00 am Perry, NY Biking

Rochester Youth Triathlon Saturday July 18th 7:30 am Rochester, NY Multi-Sport

St. Amelia Amazing Race Saturday July 25th 9:00 am Tonawanda, NY Running

Women’s Wednesdays – Barcelona NY Wednesday August 5th 11:00 am Barcelona, NY Paddle

Checker’s Athletic Club Mueller Mile Thursday August 13th 6:30 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

Pain in the Alleganies Sunday June 21st 7:00 am Salamanca, NY Multi-Sport

Raccoon Rally XC Mountain Bike Race Sunday June 28th 10:00 am Salamanca, NY Biking

Mini-Mussel Sprint Triathlon Saturday July 11th 9:00 am Geneva, NY Multi-Sport

Laurel Run Saturday July 18th 8:30 am Silver Creek, NY Running

Dash ‘N Splash Family Fun Run Saturday July 25th 9:00 am Hamburg, NY Running

GBTC 5000 Meter and 1 Mile Track Races Wednesday August 5th 6:30 pm Amherst, NY Running

Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey Saturday August 15th 9:00 am South Buffalo, NY Multi-Sport

July

Tuscarora Nation 10K Run Saturday July 11th 9:00 am Lewiston, NY Running

Crabapple 5K Run Saturday July 18th 9:30 am Cheektowaga, NY Running

Wild 5K Saturday July 25th 9:00 am Jamestown, NY Running

Total Recall Thursday August 6th 6:30 pm Lancaster, NY Running

The iWacko / Sarah Johnson Memorial 5K Run Saturday August 15th 9:00 am Wilison, NY Running

Musselman Triathlon Sunday July 12th 7:00 am Geneva, NY Multi-Sport

Niagara Catholic 5K Saturday July 18th 10:00 am Niagara Falls, NY Running

Buffalo Paddle Bike Run Sunday July 26th Buffalo, NY Biking, Paddle, Running

Soaker 7.7 k Run/Walk Friday August 7th 6:30 pm Buffalo, NY Fitness, Running

Delta Lake Triathlon Sunday July 19th 7:30 am Rome, NY Multi-Sport

EVL-9 and EVL-4 Trail Runs Sunday July 26th 9:30 am Ellicottville, NY Running

Jenny Kuzma Memorial Bergen 5K Saturday August 8th 8:30 am Bergen, NY Running

St. Mary’s Church Chowder Chase Sunday July 19th 11:15 am East Amherst, NY Running

Lindsay Matthews Scholarship Race Sunday July 26th 10:00 am Orchard Park, NY Running

Okay 5K Fun Run/Wellness Walk Tuesday July 21st 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running

Greg Stang Memorial 5K Reese’s Run & Fun Walk Sunday July 26th 5:30 pm Williamsville, NY Fitness, Running

Third Annual TRZ 5k/10k/Kids Fun Run & Walk Saturday August 8th 9:00 am Frewsburg, NY Running

Tim Oehmler 5K For Kidneys Sunday June 21st 7:30 am Buffalo, NY Running FGIII Memorial Sunday June 21st 9:00 am Angola, NY Running Dash For Devin Sunday June 21st 9:00 am Buffalo, NY Running

Ride For Roswell June 26 - June 27 Biking

4th Annual 5K Red Devil Run for Recovery Saturday June 20th 9:00 am Clarence, NY Running Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run Saturday June 20th 10:00 am Ellicottville, NY Fitness, Running, Spotlight Events Trooper Brinkerhoff 5K & 10K Saturday June 20th 10:00 am Boston, NY Running Seabirds Saturday Tours – Buffalo River Saturday June 20th 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Paddle

Black & Gold Run Friday June 26th 6:30 pm Tonawanda, NY 50 Yard Finish Saturday June 27th 7:00 am Orchard Park, NY Running 5k Foam Fest Saturday June 27th 8:00 am Batavia, NY Running Raccoon Rally Road Race Saturday June 27th 9:30 am Salamanca, NY Biking Bemus Point 10K Sunday June 28th 9:00 am Bemus Point, NY Running

Taptrails 6K Saturday June 20th 2:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running Madison 5K Strawberry Run/Walk Saturday June 20th 6:00 pm Brant, NY Fitness, Running

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Diamond Dash 5K Run Sunday June 28th 10:00 am Lockport, NY Fitness, Running

Buffalo J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Thursday June 25th 6:45 pm Buffalo, NY Running

MSMH River Run Saturday June 20th 9:00 am Lewiston, NY Running

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Chase the Sun – Summer Solstice 5K Saturday June 20th 7:30 pm Orchard Park, NY Running

West Seneca Community 5k Thursday June 25th 6:30 pm West Seneca, NY Running

Tri-Oswego Saturday June 20th 8:30 am Oswego, NY Multi-Sport

June 2015

EVENT CALENDAR : JUNE 15 - AUGUST 15

The Get Started and Get Out There Series (Hunters Creek) Sunday June 28th 10:00 am East Aurora, NY Hiking

Akron Lions & Rotary Independence Run Friday July 3rd 6:00 pm Akron, NY Running Tommy’s Run Friday July 3rd 7:00 pm Orchard Park, NY Running Dick Bessel Independence Day Run (2.3 Miles) Saturday July 4th 9:00 am Grand Island, NY Running 38th Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club 10K Saturday July 4th 9:00 am Lancaster, NY Running Marauder Trotter Saturday July 4th 9:00 am Dunkirk, NY Running A Tri In the Buff Sunday July 5th 8:00 am Irving, NY Multi-Sport Hump Day Mile (Part of Runners Roost 1 Mile Challenge Series) Wednesday July 8th 7:00 pm East Aurora, NY Running Mussel Kids Triathlon Friday July 10th 6:00 pm Geneva, NY Multi-Sport MicroMussel Super-Sprint Triathlon Friday July 10th 7:00 pm Geneva, NY Multi-Sport Lake View Field Day 5K Run & Family Fun Walk Saturday July 11th 8:00 am Lakeview, NY Fitness, Running

Cycle the Erie Canal July 12 @ 7:00 am - July 19 @ 5:00 pm Buffalo - Albany, NY Biking Boilermaker 2015K Sunday July 12th 7:30 am Utica, NY Running Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K Sunday July 12th 10:00 am Buffalo, NY Running 6 Hours of Power Sunday July 12th 10:00 am Ellicottville, NY Biking

West Seneca PBA Blue Mile Wednesday July 22nd 6:00 pm West Seneca, NY

Loughran’s Alumni Cup 5K Run Tuesday July 14th 7:00 pm Snyder, NY Running

ESB Engineering Scholarship Run Wednesday July 22nd 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running

Plan2Peak 2 Days of Buffalo August 1 - August 2 Biking

Chestnut Ridge Trail Run (Event #3 of the Erie County Parks Trail Run Series) Thursday July 16th 6:30 pm Orchard Park, NY Hiking

Women’s Wednesdays – Gallagher Beach Wednesday July 22nd 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Paddle

Wet and Wild Triathlon Saturday August 1st 9:00 am Wilson, NY Multi-Sport

St. John Vianney Kickoff Run Thursday July 23rd 6:30 pm Orchard Park, NY Running

Darren Manzella-Lapeira Memorial 5K Run Saturday August 1st 10:00 am Brocton, NY Fitness, Running

Buffalo 4 Mile Subaru Chase Friday July 17th 7:00 pm Buffalo, NY Running Nickel City Triathlon Saturday July 18th Buffalo, NY Multi-Sport

Tim Frank Memorial Canal Fest 4 Miler Thursday July 23rd 7:00 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

VeloSano July 18 - July 19 Cleveland, OH Biking

Tim Frank Memorial Canal Fest Thursday July 23rd 7:00 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

Toughkids Syracuse Saturday July 18th 6:00 am Rome, NY Multi-Sport

St. John’s Mid-Summer 5k and 1 Mile Walk Friday July 24th 7:30 pm Tonawanda, NY Running

August

St. Christopher Summerfest 5K Saturday August 1st 6:30 pm Tonawanda, NY Running Sprague Brook Score-O (Event #1 of the Buffalo Score-O Series) Sunday August 2nd 11:00 am Glenwood, NY Hiking Tofurky Trot 5K Sunday August 2nd 11:00 am Buffalo, NY Running

Reach The Beach 5K Saturday August 15th 9:30 am Irving, NY Running

For a complete list of outdoor and fitness events, please visit

www.BuffaloTrek.com.

Christine Padasak Memorial – Autism Awareness 5K & Fun Walk Saturday August 8th 9:30 am Springville, NY Running Beast of Burden 100/50 Ultra Marathon Saturday August 8th 10:00 am Lockport, NY Running Seabirds Saturday Tours – Allegheny Quaker Lake Saturday August 8th 11:00 am Salamanca, NY Paddle Jason Raby Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk Saturday August 8th 11:00 am Youngstown, NY Running ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour Sunday August 9th 8:00 am North Creek, NY Biking Stephen’s Cross-Country Run Sunday August 9th 9:00 am Bemus Point, NY Running RUT Race Monday August 10th 7:00 pm Lewiston, NY Running

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BIKING

EXPERT ADVICE

Discover a Summer Group Ride at Campus Wheel Works mph range. The Sweatys leave the store a bit earlier in case someone tires out, they can always drop back and join in with the Chattys.

• The A ride comprises a 30-mile outing at a 19-24 mph pace. Unlike the B and C groups who are supported by Campus volunteers if they encounter a flat or mechanical issue, A riders have to be self-sufficient. Any flats must be addressed by the rider and everyone in this group is encouraged to come prepared with an extra tube and patch kit.

All three groups return to Campus for a post-ride celebratory social hour to share stories about their experience.

Located in the heart of the Elmwood strip, Campus Wheel Works is one of Buffalo’s better known bike shops. Incidentally, they are also a great ski and snowboard establishment, but we will hold off on sharing that part of the story for a future edition.

Beyond the facade on Elmwood Avenue most patrons know Campus for their wellestablished reputation for sales and service. What many folks do not realize is at the very core of what differentiates Campus from their competitors is their commitment to be the leader in group biking events for riders of all abilities.

Campus currently features group rides four times per week, many emanating right from their store, while others are held at different locations throughout Western New York. Buffalo Trek recently spoke with Alex Davies, the Events Manager at Campus, to get an overview on everything happening this summer and came away amazed at both the scope and variety of riding options offered.

“Our core philosophy at Campus is that our WNY neighbors are the most important thing to us. Creating a culture of outdoor fun is what we are all about. We find that everything we do is more exciting in a group environment,” shared Davies.

A general outline of what Campus puts on each week throughout the summer includes:

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Mondays - Campus holds an Open Team Practice, a race-focused session for more experienced riders from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Monday evening rides put a heavy emphasis on race techniques, thus honing the skills of each participant. Rides are held at various abandoned industrial parks throughout the city eliminating the distractions associated with vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Although the ride may seem limited to experienced riders, Davies stresses that this and all Campus events put a heavy emphasis on beginners challenging themselves in new ways.

Tuesdays - From 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Campus hosts a series of Group Rides catering to riders of all abilities along with incorporating a strong social component.

Three groups, A, B and C, leave on different routes from the Elmwood location.

• The C ride is a 10-mile round trip with an ice cream break at the midway point.

This ride is great for casual riders, families or anyone interested in getting back into the saddle after a long hiatus.

• B riders tackle a 20-mile route but are sub-divided into two distinct groups, appropriately named “B Chatty” and “B Sweaty”. As their respective names dictate, the B Chattys typically move along at a casual 11 - 14 mph pace allow ing riders the ability to chat as they pedal. Conversely, the B Sweatys churn along a bit faster, usually in the 14 - 18

Wednesdays - The Campus team heads “south” out to Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood for mountain biking.

This eight-week series, although executed in a casual atmosphere is a single track race format. A nominal fee of $5 - $10 allows newcomers to try this biking experience.

Thursdays finds the Campus team not leading but participating in the Larkin Crit.

This event is facilitated by the Buffalo Bicycling Club weekly through the summer months in and around Larkinville. You can learn more about this series on Facebook by searching on - Buffalo Criterium Racing.

“A Crit is by far the best road spectator sport. The outdoor food and fun make this a great event,” said Davies. The small course is closed to vehicular traffic allowing teams to go all out to compete against one another.

Saturdays - On the weekends, Campus coordinates group outings to various locations throughout Western New York.

These include trail rides at Sprague Brook, Hunters Creek and in Ellicottville. Sometimes longer destinations are chosen in the Rochester area. For these outings, riders can carpool from Campus at 11:00 AM or if so desired meet at the riding destination.

We concluded our conversation with Davies inquiring about the history of Campus and in doing so learned more about how their philosophy evolved. The actual bike shop on Elmwood dates back to 1974.

In 1996, the current owners

purchased the store and named it Campus Wheel Works. “After operating the shop for a number of years, Davies and a few partners attended a cycle cross event in early 2010 and were amazed by the sheer excitement of those in attendance. We really had an epiphany that day and resolved to change the culture at Campus.

It was that same year that Campus launched their Campus Cycling Collective - CCC (you can also find it on Facebook).

Realizing that only so much can be done in the actual store, we wanted to do so much more.

The CCC reflects the Campus mission to make everything we do for our patrons an experience,” concluded Davies.

Preparing for Warm Weather Adventure BY: JASON JEROME, MSED, ATC, LAT, CPT IMPACT SPORTS PERFORMANCE - DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT/COO Spring is here Buffalo! What does that mean? Injuries! What a dismal thought, but nothing could be more truthful. We have been cooped up inside since November and many of us have found it difficult to stay as active as we were over the summer. We’re itching to get in that first outdoor basketball game, that first long road run, that first adult-league softball game. But short of taking a pre-game bath in Icy-Hot or doing P90x for thirty-six hours straight, what can I do to get myself ready to hit the ground running and not end up being a statistic for rotator cuff injury, low back pain, or knee pain?

IMPACT Sports Performance at the HARBORCENTER is comprised of a staff of athletic trainers and certified strength and conditioning coaches that look to develop athletes in a very specific way.

Evidence-based practice has shown us that no matter what the ability level or age of the athlete, there are a few paramount things to always consider in order to prepare the best you can for activity.

Let’s take a look at a couple of those common areas with which everyone seems to have trouble: The SHOULDER: There is no doubt that through the hustle and bustle of the day we are always working the anterior aspect or the front of the shoulder complex significantly more than we are the posterior or back of the shoulder complex.

Consider texting, typing, reading, writing, cooking, cleaning, driving or carrying books – everything puts your shoulder in a forward rounded position, which the body does not like. Now consider coupling that stress with an upper body program that makes me look good at the beach, but does not necessarily build a healthy shoulder, i.e., bicep curls and bench press three days a week. From this type of routine, the posterior muscles get neglected. When dominance is established on one side versus the other, we typically see overuse type symptoms leading to rotator cuff tendonitis, posterior capsulitis or biceps tendonitis. At IMPACT, we always take into consideration balance in the upper extremity. For every one anterior chain exercise we program, we will utilize two to three posterior chain exercises. If we can

build a nice, strong back and stable posterior shoulder girdle to help the arm decelerate when jumping into the summer’s slow-pitch world championships, we will have a lot higher chance of finishing with a healthy shoulder.

The LOW BACK: Maybe my body composition has changed a little bit this winter.

Maybe not. Maybe I ate really healthy, but on the flip side I just could not find time to be active and my flexibility suffered. Well, now it’s time to join in on the three 5k races that my friends and co-workers are pulling me into, and I have to hit the road and get some mileage in. This is a very common scenario that very often leads to low back pain! Decreases in range of motion of the lower body and a common lack of flexibility in the hamstrings can be two things that feed directly into low back pain as it relates to beginning a running program for the summer. IMPACT believes that a great warm-up and flexibility routine can certainly help with this. Our athletes come into the facility and have a warm-up regimen written for them each day that incorporates activities to increase intramuscular temperature. We ACTUALLY get those muscles warm before we set off to do our activity. We also make sure each of our athletes foam rolls before we start. As a form of assisted-myofascial release, a foam roller can begin to excite the musculo-tendinous junctions as well as the neurological system and create a state of optimal readiness for our athletes. Our last preparation stage includes a dynamic warm-up with functional mobility movements and various calisthenics in different planes of motion. Getting into a routine of warming up and cooling down this way will assist those muscles in staying elastic to maximize range of motion and recover day in and day out. This will help reduce the risk of lower back injuries and training setbacks.

as well as range of motion of the knee joint. Literature has shown us that if there is a muscular imbalance (typically the quadriceps muscle group producing much greater force than the hamstring muscle group) different types of overuse injuries can occur. Conversely, we have also seen numerous times that if the quadriceps are not strong enough, the knee can give athletes fits as well. This complex relationship is best trained by programming a one to two/three ratio of anterior chain to posterior chain exercises.

For every quad-dominant exercise that we would have our athletes perform, we would do two to three glute, hamstring or balanceoriented exercises.

We see particular benefit in this for athletes that change directions or leave the ground frequently.

The posterior chain acts as a decelerating and stabilizing mechanism for the body, thereby reducing the stress on the anterior aspects of the joint. When an athlete goes up for a rebound, great amounts of force are created by the athlete squatting, loading, and then exploding up for the ball.

In order to properly execute this high force maneuver time and time again, the athlete must develop posterior strength and stability. The moment of contact with the ground and proper response to that stress will significantly reduce the chance of injury and keep the athlete active all summer long!

So now that you’re equipped with a little bit more knowledge, don’t sit back and wait! Take it to the next level! Get out there and find the activity for you! Just make sure if you’re having any troubles, or if you have any questions about what might help you, seek out someone who can take a look at your movementspecificity and your body’s ability to be strong in those movements so you can have a safe and healthy summer!

The KNEE: Nothing bothers me more than seeing people with those ridiculous knee sleeves on during sporting events knowing that there is so much that could be done for them. When we look at the knee, we typically combine both of the aforementioned approaches and assess proper strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings

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BIKING

EXPERT ADVICE

Discover a Summer Group Ride at Campus Wheel Works mph range. The Sweatys leave the store a bit earlier in case someone tires out, they can always drop back and join in with the Chattys.

• The A ride comprises a 30-mile outing at a 19-24 mph pace. Unlike the B and C groups who are supported by Campus volunteers if they encounter a flat or mechanical issue, A riders have to be self-sufficient. Any flats must be addressed by the rider and everyone in this group is encouraged to come prepared with an extra tube and patch kit.

All three groups return to Campus for a post-ride celebratory social hour to share stories about their experience.

Located in the heart of the Elmwood strip, Campus Wheel Works is one of Buffalo’s better known bike shops. Incidentally, they are also a great ski and snowboard establishment, but we will hold off on sharing that part of the story for a future edition.

Beyond the facade on Elmwood Avenue most patrons know Campus for their wellestablished reputation for sales and service. What many folks do not realize is at the very core of what differentiates Campus from their competitors is their commitment to be the leader in group biking events for riders of all abilities.

Campus currently features group rides four times per week, many emanating right from their store, while others are held at different locations throughout Western New York. Buffalo Trek recently spoke with Alex Davies, the Events Manager at Campus, to get an overview on everything happening this summer and came away amazed at both the scope and variety of riding options offered.

“Our core philosophy at Campus is that our WNY neighbors are the most important thing to us. Creating a culture of outdoor fun is what we are all about. We find that everything we do is more exciting in a group environment,” shared Davies.

A general outline of what Campus puts on each week throughout the summer includes:

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Mondays - Campus holds an Open Team Practice, a race-focused session for more experienced riders from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Monday evening rides put a heavy emphasis on race techniques, thus honing the skills of each participant. Rides are held at various abandoned industrial parks throughout the city eliminating the distractions associated with vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Although the ride may seem limited to experienced riders, Davies stresses that this and all Campus events put a heavy emphasis on beginners challenging themselves in new ways.

Tuesdays - From 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Campus hosts a series of Group Rides catering to riders of all abilities along with incorporating a strong social component.

Three groups, A, B and C, leave on different routes from the Elmwood location.

• The C ride is a 10-mile round trip with an ice cream break at the midway point.

This ride is great for casual riders, families or anyone interested in getting back into the saddle after a long hiatus.

• B riders tackle a 20-mile route but are sub-divided into two distinct groups, appropriately named “B Chatty” and “B Sweaty”. As their respective names dictate, the B Chattys typically move along at a casual 11 - 14 mph pace allow ing riders the ability to chat as they pedal. Conversely, the B Sweatys churn along a bit faster, usually in the 14 - 18

Wednesdays - The Campus team heads “south” out to Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood for mountain biking.

This eight-week series, although executed in a casual atmosphere is a single track race format. A nominal fee of $5 - $10 allows newcomers to try this biking experience.

Thursdays finds the Campus team not leading but participating in the Larkin Crit.

This event is facilitated by the Buffalo Bicycling Club weekly through the summer months in and around Larkinville. You can learn more about this series on Facebook by searching on - Buffalo Criterium Racing.

“A Crit is by far the best road spectator sport. The outdoor food and fun make this a great event,” said Davies. The small course is closed to vehicular traffic allowing teams to go all out to compete against one another.

Saturdays - On the weekends, Campus coordinates group outings to various locations throughout Western New York.

These include trail rides at Sprague Brook, Hunters Creek and in Ellicottville. Sometimes longer destinations are chosen in the Rochester area. For these outings, riders can carpool from Campus at 11:00 AM or if so desired meet at the riding destination.

We concluded our conversation with Davies inquiring about the history of Campus and in doing so learned more about how their philosophy evolved. The actual bike shop on Elmwood dates back to 1974.

In 1996, the current owners

purchased the store and named it Campus Wheel Works. “After operating the shop for a number of years, Davies and a few partners attended a cycle cross event in early 2010 and were amazed by the sheer excitement of those in attendance. We really had an epiphany that day and resolved to change the culture at Campus.

It was that same year that Campus launched their Campus Cycling Collective - CCC (you can also find it on Facebook).

Realizing that only so much can be done in the actual store, we wanted to do so much more.

The CCC reflects the Campus mission to make everything we do for our patrons an experience,” concluded Davies.

Preparing for Warm Weather Adventure BY: JASON JEROME, MSED, ATC, LAT, CPT IMPACT SPORTS PERFORMANCE - DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT/COO Spring is here Buffalo! What does that mean? Injuries! What a dismal thought, but nothing could be more truthful. We have been cooped up inside since November and many of us have found it difficult to stay as active as we were over the summer. We’re itching to get in that first outdoor basketball game, that first long road run, that first adult-league softball game. But short of taking a pre-game bath in Icy-Hot or doing P90x for thirty-six hours straight, what can I do to get myself ready to hit the ground running and not end up being a statistic for rotator cuff injury, low back pain, or knee pain?

IMPACT Sports Performance at the HARBORCENTER is comprised of a staff of athletic trainers and certified strength and conditioning coaches that look to develop athletes in a very specific way.

Evidence-based practice has shown us that no matter what the ability level or age of the athlete, there are a few paramount things to always consider in order to prepare the best you can for activity.

Let’s take a look at a couple of those common areas with which everyone seems to have trouble: The SHOULDER: There is no doubt that through the hustle and bustle of the day we are always working the anterior aspect or the front of the shoulder complex significantly more than we are the posterior or back of the shoulder complex.

Consider texting, typing, reading, writing, cooking, cleaning, driving or carrying books – everything puts your shoulder in a forward rounded position, which the body does not like. Now consider coupling that stress with an upper body program that makes me look good at the beach, but does not necessarily build a healthy shoulder, i.e., bicep curls and bench press three days a week. From this type of routine, the posterior muscles get neglected. When dominance is established on one side versus the other, we typically see overuse type symptoms leading to rotator cuff tendonitis, posterior capsulitis or biceps tendonitis. At IMPACT, we always take into consideration balance in the upper extremity. For every one anterior chain exercise we program, we will utilize two to three posterior chain exercises. If we can

build a nice, strong back and stable posterior shoulder girdle to help the arm decelerate when jumping into the summer’s slow-pitch world championships, we will have a lot higher chance of finishing with a healthy shoulder.

The LOW BACK: Maybe my body composition has changed a little bit this winter.

Maybe not. Maybe I ate really healthy, but on the flip side I just could not find time to be active and my flexibility suffered. Well, now it’s time to join in on the three 5k races that my friends and co-workers are pulling me into, and I have to hit the road and get some mileage in. This is a very common scenario that very often leads to low back pain! Decreases in range of motion of the lower body and a common lack of flexibility in the hamstrings can be two things that feed directly into low back pain as it relates to beginning a running program for the summer. IMPACT believes that a great warm-up and flexibility routine can certainly help with this. Our athletes come into the facility and have a warm-up regimen written for them each day that incorporates activities to increase intramuscular temperature. We ACTUALLY get those muscles warm before we set off to do our activity. We also make sure each of our athletes foam rolls before we start. As a form of assisted-myofascial release, a foam roller can begin to excite the musculo-tendinous junctions as well as the neurological system and create a state of optimal readiness for our athletes. Our last preparation stage includes a dynamic warm-up with functional mobility movements and various calisthenics in different planes of motion. Getting into a routine of warming up and cooling down this way will assist those muscles in staying elastic to maximize range of motion and recover day in and day out. This will help reduce the risk of lower back injuries and training setbacks.

as well as range of motion of the knee joint. Literature has shown us that if there is a muscular imbalance (typically the quadriceps muscle group producing much greater force than the hamstring muscle group) different types of overuse injuries can occur. Conversely, we have also seen numerous times that if the quadriceps are not strong enough, the knee can give athletes fits as well. This complex relationship is best trained by programming a one to two/three ratio of anterior chain to posterior chain exercises.

For every quad-dominant exercise that we would have our athletes perform, we would do two to three glute, hamstring or balanceoriented exercises.

We see particular benefit in this for athletes that change directions or leave the ground frequently.

The posterior chain acts as a decelerating and stabilizing mechanism for the body, thereby reducing the stress on the anterior aspects of the joint. When an athlete goes up for a rebound, great amounts of force are created by the athlete squatting, loading, and then exploding up for the ball.

In order to properly execute this high force maneuver time and time again, the athlete must develop posterior strength and stability. The moment of contact with the ground and proper response to that stress will significantly reduce the chance of injury and keep the athlete active all summer long!

So now that you’re equipped with a little bit more knowledge, don’t sit back and wait! Take it to the next level! Get out there and find the activity for you! Just make sure if you’re having any troubles, or if you have any questions about what might help you, seek out someone who can take a look at your movementspecificity and your body’s ability to be strong in those movements so you can have a safe and healthy summer!

The KNEE: Nothing bothers me more than seeing people with those ridiculous knee sleeves on during sporting events knowing that there is so much that could be done for them. When we look at the knee, we typically combine both of the aforementioned approaches and assess proper strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings

June 2015

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One-Tank Trek Getaway VeloSano Bike Ride - Interested in a unique cycling event with route options as short as 12 miles and as intense as 207 miles, all benefitting a great cause. Consider the short drive to Cleveland to participate in the VeloSano. Latin for “swift cure,” VeloSano is an annual community fundraiser for cancer research. At its core, it’s a cycling event where riders commit to raise a pre-determined dollar amount by requesting support from personal contacts.

Rides start and finish in downtown Cleveland, OH. Whether you ride, volunteer or donate, 100% of the dollars raised by participants benefits cancer research at Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland, OH Saturday, July 18th – 12 miles / 25 miles / 50 miles / 100 miles Saturday and Sunday, July 18th – 19th – 179 miles / 207 miles VeloSano | 9500 Euclid Avenue DVB, Cleveland, OH 44195 800.223.2273 | 216.444.6150 www.velosano.org velosano@ccf.org

Buffalo Trek Challenge Update As first referenced in our last edition, to help encourage WNYers to start or stay active, we invite you to take the Buffalo Trek Challenge. It’s our way to learn more about the different ways our fellow WNYers are keeping fit.

Buffalo Trek focuses on seven primary activities including; Running, Biking, Paddling, Hiking, Multi-sport, Fitness and Winter Sports.

To successfully complete the challenge and receive a complimentary Buffalo Trek tech shirt we simply ask you to submit a brief written synopsis describing your participation in one of the of these endeavors along with an image. Select submissions will be featured on our Buffalo Trek blog and or featured in our newspaper.

Running - (Minimum one mile or more, on the road or on the trail). Be it a one-mile fun run, your first 5k or your 10th marathon, we want to hear your running stories.

For those who have not run since childhood, start a run/walk program, minimally get up to a one-mile run and share your story.

Biking - (Road biking, mountain biking or leisure riding) This may include your experience in the annual Tour de Cure or Ride for Roswell, your first attempt at mountain biking or hopping on a bicycle for the first time in years.

Paddling - (Kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding) These endeavors will likely involve getting wet but that’s half the fun. WNY and downtown Buffalo are home to a growing number of waterbased adventure activities. Take a lesson, a tour or embark on an all-day paddle.

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Hiking - (Minimum one mile or more) Visit the Eternal Flame at Chestnut Ridge Park or take an outing near the trails surrounding the Niagara Gorge. The scenery alone will make this an adventure to remember.

Fitness - (Strength training, CrossFit, Yoga, Pilates and Swimming) At Buffalo Trek, we understand that fitness training sometimes means working out indoors.

Complimenting your outdoor adventures with inside conditioning is an excellent way to maintain year-round fitness. Tell us how your indoor training compliments your outdoor pursuits.

Multi-sport - (By definition, Multi- or Tri-Sport refers to events that include a combination of running, biking and swimming various distances. Let us hear about your adventures.

Winter Sports - (Downhill or crosscountry skiing, snowboarding or snow shoeing) Maybe downhill skiing or snowboarding is not your thing? Consider the great aerobic workout obtained when cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

There are a number of places in WNY where you can rent cross-country skis and or snowshoes for a great winter adventure.

Check out the www.buffalotrek.com directory for more ideas the next time the snow flies.

How to enter - Simply go to www.buffalotrek.com and select the Contact Us link. Provide your name along with a brief description and date of your trekking endeavor. Entries may be as brief as a few sentences or as detailed as you wish to make them. Do not to forget to include a picture with your entry.

TIPS - HIKING

How to Avoid Back Pain While Hiking BY: STEVEN SCHUHMANN, SPT SPORTS PT OF NY

Whether you are taking a long or short hiking trip, a backpack is an essential item to carry equipment, emergency items or just a lunch. When I first hiked in the Adirondacks, I wore a backpack. I had no idea whether it was the right kind or if it fit correctly. By the end of the day my shoulders and lower back were killing me. I learned my lesson and made sure the next time I stepped foot on the trail, I was wearing a backpack that fit properly. A poorly fitted backpack could turn a good trip into a journey filled with neck, shoulder or low back pain.

Here are some tips on making sure your backpack fits correctly: To maintain a proper fit and better distribute your load throughout the hike, a good backpack should include shoulder, chest and hip straps.

Hip Belt: Your legs are much stronger than your shoulders, so to offload weight from your shoulders to your hips, secure your backpack’s waist belt making sure the top edge is 1” above the iliac crest (top of hip bone).

Shoulder Straps: Adjust your shoulder straps so there is no gap between your shoulder blades and the backpack. The connection points of your shoulder straps to the pack should begin about 2” below C7 or the top of your shoulders.

Chest / Sternum Strap: This maintains comfortable positioning of shoulder straps during your hike. Adjust the straps to 2” below your collarbones and lightly cinch it down. Pulling tight will restrict your chest from expanding when you are breathing.

Size: To make sure your backpack fits correctly and comfortably it must be proportional to your torso size. Have a friend measure along your spine from your seventh cervical vertebrae (the knobby bone at the base of your neck when you put your head down) to the level of your iliac crest (top of your hip bones). This will insure that your pack is a comfortable fit and the correct size.

Weight distribution: Inside your backpack, place heavier items closer to your back leaving lightweight items to the periphery to better control the load of your pack and decrease any added stress to shoulders or lower back.

For more information on proper posturing during hiking, please contact us at info@sptny.com.

Proper posturing on the trail: When you’re wearing your backpack, your body’s center of gravity changes. To maintain balance, lean forward slightly by bending at the hips. If you were to stand straight up, the bottom of the pack increases the weight placed on your lumbar region (lower back).

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One-Tank Trek Getaway VeloSano Bike Ride - Interested in a unique cycling event with route options as short as 12 miles and as intense as 207 miles, all benefitting a great cause. Consider the short drive to Cleveland to participate in the VeloSano. Latin for “swift cure,” VeloSano is an annual community fundraiser for cancer research. At its core, it’s a cycling event where riders commit to raise a pre-determined dollar amount by requesting support from personal contacts.

Rides start and finish in downtown Cleveland, OH. Whether you ride, volunteer or donate, 100% of the dollars raised by participants benefits cancer research at Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland, OH Saturday, July 18th – 12 miles / 25 miles / 50 miles / 100 miles Saturday and Sunday, July 18th – 19th – 179 miles / 207 miles VeloSano | 9500 Euclid Avenue DVB, Cleveland, OH 44195 800.223.2273 | 216.444.6150 www.velosano.org velosano@ccf.org

Buffalo Trek Challenge Update As first referenced in our last edition, to help encourage WNYers to start or stay active, we invite you to take the Buffalo Trek Challenge. It’s our way to learn more about the different ways our fellow WNYers are keeping fit.

Buffalo Trek focuses on seven primary activities including; Running, Biking, Paddling, Hiking, Multi-sport, Fitness and Winter Sports.

To successfully complete the challenge and receive a complimentary Buffalo Trek tech shirt we simply ask you to submit a brief written synopsis describing your participation in one of the of these endeavors along with an image. Select submissions will be featured on our Buffalo Trek blog and or featured in our newspaper.

Running - (Minimum one mile or more, on the road or on the trail). Be it a one-mile fun run, your first 5k or your 10th marathon, we want to hear your running stories.

For those who have not run since childhood, start a run/walk program, minimally get up to a one-mile run and share your story.

Biking - (Road biking, mountain biking or leisure riding) This may include your experience in the annual Tour de Cure or Ride for Roswell, your first attempt at mountain biking or hopping on a bicycle for the first time in years.

Paddling - (Kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding) These endeavors will likely involve getting wet but that’s half the fun. WNY and downtown Buffalo are home to a growing number of waterbased adventure activities. Take a lesson, a tour or embark on an all-day paddle.

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Hiking - (Minimum one mile or more) Visit the Eternal Flame at Chestnut Ridge Park or take an outing near the trails surrounding the Niagara Gorge. The scenery alone will make this an adventure to remember.

Fitness - (Strength training, CrossFit, Yoga, Pilates and Swimming) At Buffalo Trek, we understand that fitness training sometimes means working out indoors.

Complimenting your outdoor adventures with inside conditioning is an excellent way to maintain year-round fitness. Tell us how your indoor training compliments your outdoor pursuits.

Multi-sport - (By definition, Multi- or Tri-Sport refers to events that include a combination of running, biking and swimming various distances. Let us hear about your adventures.

Winter Sports - (Downhill or crosscountry skiing, snowboarding or snow shoeing) Maybe downhill skiing or snowboarding is not your thing? Consider the great aerobic workout obtained when cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

There are a number of places in WNY where you can rent cross-country skis and or snowshoes for a great winter adventure.

Check out the www.buffalotrek.com directory for more ideas the next time the snow flies.

How to enter - Simply go to www.buffalotrek.com and select the Contact Us link. Provide your name along with a brief description and date of your trekking endeavor. Entries may be as brief as a few sentences or as detailed as you wish to make them. Do not to forget to include a picture with your entry.

TIPS - HIKING

How to Avoid Back Pain While Hiking BY: STEVEN SCHUHMANN, SPT SPORTS PT OF NY

Whether you are taking a long or short hiking trip, a backpack is an essential item to carry equipment, emergency items or just a lunch. When I first hiked in the Adirondacks, I wore a backpack. I had no idea whether it was the right kind or if it fit correctly. By the end of the day my shoulders and lower back were killing me. I learned my lesson and made sure the next time I stepped foot on the trail, I was wearing a backpack that fit properly. A poorly fitted backpack could turn a good trip into a journey filled with neck, shoulder or low back pain.

Here are some tips on making sure your backpack fits correctly: To maintain a proper fit and better distribute your load throughout the hike, a good backpack should include shoulder, chest and hip straps.

Hip Belt: Your legs are much stronger than your shoulders, so to offload weight from your shoulders to your hips, secure your backpack’s waist belt making sure the top edge is 1” above the iliac crest (top of hip bone).

Shoulder Straps: Adjust your shoulder straps so there is no gap between your shoulder blades and the backpack. The connection points of your shoulder straps to the pack should begin about 2” below C7 or the top of your shoulders.

Chest / Sternum Strap: This maintains comfortable positioning of shoulder straps during your hike. Adjust the straps to 2” below your collarbones and lightly cinch it down. Pulling tight will restrict your chest from expanding when you are breathing.

Size: To make sure your backpack fits correctly and comfortably it must be proportional to your torso size. Have a friend measure along your spine from your seventh cervical vertebrae (the knobby bone at the base of your neck when you put your head down) to the level of your iliac crest (top of your hip bones). This will insure that your pack is a comfortable fit and the correct size.

Weight distribution: Inside your backpack, place heavier items closer to your back leaving lightweight items to the periphery to better control the load of your pack and decrease any added stress to shoulders or lower back.

For more information on proper posturing during hiking, please contact us at info@sptny.com.

Proper posturing on the trail: When you’re wearing your backpack, your body’s center of gravity changes. To maintain balance, lean forward slightly by bending at the hips. If you were to stand straight up, the bottom of the pack increases the weight placed on your lumbar region (lower back).

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