SWEAT Women's Issue 2012 by Sue Berliner

Arizona’s Sports & Fitness Resource VOL. 21 / NO. 3

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14 Mastering Fitness

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20 Classic Kayaking

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Publisher’s Note. . . . 6 Fast Breaks. . . . . . . . . 8 Long swim, Chances to New York, Yoga in the Park

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Mesquite Canyon 50k winner Kerrie Bruxvoort of Bloomfield, Colo., smashing the previous course record by over 50 minutes in her ultra debut. Photo courtesy Aravaipa Running, aravaiparunning.com

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Barb Thomas strikes a powerful pose. Photo by James Patrick, ACS, ALB, jamespatrick.com

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Not your average Barbie or Jane.

oing from Ironman finisher in November to the bikini division of a fitness competition in less than four months has its challenges. They are not the two most compatible sports. They were on my friend Kelly’s bucket list. It was more than a year of hard work and planning that paid off for Kelly when I saw her cross the finish of her first Ironman at Ironman Arizona. I couldn’t miss her fitness competition. It takes a lot of courage to stand on a stage in a tiny bikini and have your physique critiqued by a panel of judges and even more so by the audience. There is no hiding even the smallest flaw or weaknesses. Swimwear may be a common thread but more important, both sports require commitment and discipline. A few days after the show Kelly and I were talking. “Did you see the woman with no arms in the fitness division?” Kelly asked. “Yep,” I replied. “Her fitness routine was amazing.” “You should do a story on her,” Kelly said. “She is so inspiring.” I smiled. “It is already done,” I said. “You know Marty, the emcee for the show and SWEAT contributor, she did a story on Barb Thomas years ago as a television news reporter. They reconnected as a result of the competition. What do you think about putting her on the cover?” “Absolutely,” Kelly replied. I love when things fall into place like that. When talking with SWEAT contributor Geri Kilgariff, she suggested I profile Kate Hansen. I thought it was a wonderful idea. I have known Kate a long time; she is one of the original ultra women in the Valley. She always seems to be having fun and has such a great attitude even late in the game of a long event. At the top of my hit list of giants walking among us sits Janie White. At 53, Janie is relatively new to endurance sports. We ride with the same group. Her transformation from sports mom and occasional jogger to elite athlete has been rapid and amazing to watch. She is rocketing to the front of the pack and proving age is just a number. Just recently I met Tere Derbez-Zacher. Tere, a world class swimmer, is now bringing her “A” game to running marathons. Her experience as a sports psychologist doesn’t hurt. Each spring I look forward to covering strong women. This year is no different. These four ladies range in age from 35 to 57. Their backgrounds vary. They are connected through their commitment and dedication to a fit lifestyle no matter what is going on in their busy lives, no excuses. They understand the importance. My friend Kelly falls into the same group. I feel fortunate to know all of these women. And there are so many more great women among us inspiring us all, regardless of gender, each and every day. I wish I had the space to cover them all. Whether you are a guy or a gal you will want to meet each of these ladies and I am pleased to introduce you. Wishing you all the best in health and fitness.

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RUN NEW YORK Local residents can now train for the 2012 ING New York City Marathon while helping fight childhood obesity.Team Chances, the marathon training and fundraising arm of Chances for Children - Arizona, has received 30 exclusive race entries for the 2012 ING New York City Marathon on November 4. Runners who train with Team Chances are guaranteed a spot in the nation’s favorite marathon. Find out more at informational meetings at 7 p.m. May 15 or June 12 at Bar Fitness at 4425 E. Agave Road, Ste. 100 in Phoenix. Chances for Children – Arizona is a nonprofit that gives at-risk kids an opportunity for a positive change through health and fitness. The organization has a limited number of entries into the marathon, but everyone has a chance to join. Entry in the marathon is very competitive. Only about 30,000 to 40,000 of the over 100,000 runners who apply receive entry each year. Team Chances members receive race entry, airfare, hotel accommodations, strength training classes at Bar Fitness, weekly group runs, a team shirt, one-on-one coaching for personal goals, a weekly training plan, pre race pasta party and more. Other benefits include informative clinics on topics like nutrition, training, racing strategy and injury prevention, and discounts at Sole Sports

Running Zone. Members must raise $5,000, but several group fundraisers and one-on-one support make it easy. Team Chances handles all the race day details, so participants can focus on the race and having fun. Members meet life-long friends while improving their fitness. Susan Loken, the head coach and program director, is an esteemed RCCA Certified Coach, a four-time USA Masters champion and a three-time Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier. Her training, expertise, positive attitude and excitement has helped beginning to advanced runners worldwide meet their health, fitness, running and fundraising goals. “When you mix passion and purpose, you can do anything - and that is what Team Chances does,” Loken said. In just five years Team Chances has given more than 2,500 kids in the valley a “chance” at a healthier life and watched more than 700 members cross the finish line. The organization partners with schools to provide health and fitness education and events. Now, local runners can help the cause while fulfilling their dream of running the NYC Marathon. To learn more about Chances for Children - Arizona or Team Chances, visit teamchances. org or contact Susan Loken at 480-558-6655 or susan@chancesforchildrenaz.com.

Fighting Diabetes The Tour de Cure continues to grow and raise awareness and funds to fight and cure diabetes. In it’s 8th edition nearly 1400 cyclists descended on Reach 11 in the North Valley of Phoenix on March 24. Riders were treated to great rest stops and support along the 4 routes showcasing the splendor of the Sonoran Desert. More than $450,000 dollars has been raised to date and funds are still rolling in. At the time of this writing top teams of the 110 teams were Team Red Phoenix - $27,172.61 in the family/friends category. In the clubs/organizational teams Southwest Bicycles raised $14,142.38 for the top spot and in the corporate category American

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Express-Be Healthy! raised $44,410.00. Individuals raising the most were: • Richard Nicolini - $10,175.00 • Jeff Williams - $6,626.00 • Frank Straka - $6,492.00 • Tom McMahon - $5,000.00 • James Fry - $4,225.00 • David Chaney - $4,225.00 • Mark Nadeau - $3,944.00 • Cynthia Husing - $3,785.00 • Dave Lebut - $3,376.00 • Kristine Govertsen - $3,125.00 To see how you can get involved or participate in future events visit tour.diabetes.org. THE WOMEN’S ISSUE 2012

Physique and fitness competitions are growing in popularity. The NPC Natural Western USA on Saturday, March 10th at the Mesa Center for the Arts drew a record 301 competitors. The women’s bikini divisions and men’s physique had the largest draw. Women’s figure and men’s body building division also had strong fields. Male body builders ranged in age from teen to over 60 years old. The award for most inspirational went to Barb Thomas, featured on our cover this issue. Thomas also placed 5th in the fitness category with her dynamic routine qualifying her for nationals. Overall category winners were. Fitness: Maryn Cannatella Men’s Bodybuilding: Andrew Pietraszewski Women’s Bodybuilding: Sophia Hussary Figure: Melissa Lesage Bikini: Katie Coles Men’s Physique: Matt Bucur Women’s Physique: Nicole Susco The next NPC AZ will be held over a two day period, July 20th- 21st. The NPC Terminator will still remain a one day show on July 14th. For more info and complete results visit npcmilesproductions.com.

Yoga in the Park Starting this past March, two City of Phoenix parks became massive outdoor yoga studios through a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and nonprofit Yoga Rocks the Park. From late March through early May, Margaret T. Hance Park (67 W. Culver St.) and Steele Indian School Park (300 E. Indian School Rd.) will alternate as hosts of two-hour outdoor yoga festivals from 2 to 4 p.m. that will include live music, instruction, vendors and a program for kids ages 3 and older, Camp Yoga Rocks. There is a $10 fee per child for the camp. Registration begins at 1 p.m. for each event, yoga and music from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and music, vendors and demonstrations until 4 p.m. There is no charge to participate in the yoga classes, though Yoga Rocks the Park is suggesting a donation of $10 per class. A portion of event revenues will benefit Yoga World Reach, a non-profit that brings yoga to needy areas. More information is available by phone at 602-430-1736.

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Food Facts The veil is lifted on the world of food processing and manufacturing in an eye-opening new report published by nutritional advocacy media group NaturalNews.com. The free, downloadable (PDF) report entitled, “25 Amazing (and Weird) Facts about How Food is Made and Where it Comes From.” It reveals some very surprising facts about food processing and manufacturing, including: • The chemical flame retardant chemical you’ll find lurking in most citrusflavored sodas. • How factory-farmed egg-laying chickens are deliberately fed brightlycolored objects (such as yellow flower petals) to result in a more appealing color of their egg yolks. • How a high-tech company reverse-engineered the human genome to develop chemically-targeted taste blockers and enhancers that are secretly added to snack foods. • What hot dog casings are really made out of. • Why high-fructose corn syrup, in addition to being linked to diabetes and obesity, is almost always extracted from genetically modified corn (GM corn). • How Textured Vegetable Protein is often processed using a highly explosive chemical solvent. • Why french fries create an internal cancer-causing chemical when they’re fried in hot oil. This report is the latest in a series of educational documentaries and downloadable guides created by NaturalNews and Mike Adams, a consumer health advocate and industry whistleblower. His popular “Food Investigations” video documentary on fake blueberries in breakfast cereals has received over two million views at foodinvestigations.com. Adams is the executive director of the nonprofit Consumer Wellness Center (consumerwellness.com) and the editor of NaturalNews.com.

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Marathon Swims A small group of open water swimmers will pioneer a new marathon swim in Arizona. The Arizona S.C.A.R. Swim Challenge is a series of long distance open water swims utilizing Saguaro, Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt lakes – from dam to dam. The distance will cumulatively exceed 35 miles and be the longest staged swim in Arizona. The goal is to lay a foundation for future open water swimmers to complete this challenge. Mesa Aquatics Club swimmer Kent Nicholas was thinking about entering another marathon swim after successfully crossing the 21 mile Catalina Channel last September. “My open water swim mentor, Tina Neill, a world record holder in open water swimming, told me I don’t have to enter someone else’s race, that I should start thinking about creating my own. I adopted that philosophy and the S.C.A.R. Swim Challenge was born.” Arizona provides an ideal open water marathon swim environment. Anticipated water temperature will be in the low 70s. Water snakes at the lakes may replace the “fear factor” of the sharks and jellyfish that concern ocean marathon swimmers. Arizona’s current long distance USMS All-American swimmer and emergency room physician Kurt Dickson jumped on. USMS coach

Patrick Brundage signed on. David Barra of New York, an accomplished Triple Crown Swimmer (English Channel, Catalina Channel and Manhattan Island Marathon Swim) and his training partner Janet Harris, will be on hand. Barra pioneered the 8 Bridges Swim, a historic 120 mile staged swim in New York last year. The support crew for swimmers includes kayaks and motorboats to aid in hydration and feeding during the 5-7 hour adventure. Marathon swimmers typically feed or hydrate every 20 to 30 minutes. “To complete these swims and insure safety, marathon swimmers require a crew to be successful,” says Nicholas. “You don’t by any means go it alone.” The inaugural marathon swim will be at Saguaro Lake on May 4th and resume at Canyon Lake on May 5th. The last two swims, Apache Lake and Roosevelt Lake will also occur later in May. For more info contact Nicholas at Kent@kmnlaw.com.

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Long before mud runs came along there was Mighty Mud Mania. For the first time in 37 years, the original mud bog for kids is including adults. The dirty fun takes place on June 9th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Scottsdale at Chaparral Park, 5401 N Hayden Rd. The 7-17 year olds can participate from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and adults get to play in the

Mountain High Need a cool country getaway? Want a fun family outdoor event? Head to Payson on June 1-3 for a variety of fun events. The Payson Arizona Mountain High Games is the Southwest’s largest celebration of adventure sports combined with ATV trail rides, and a massive outdoor expo. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the cool mountain temperatures while competing in or watching this thrilling event. Professional and amateur athletes from all over the

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mud from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a $10 admission fee, what a deal. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Participants must bring a signed permission slip or have a parent or guardian available at the event to sign one. In addition, participants must wear lace-up or Velcro shoes (sandals and flip-flops are not allowed). The event is free for youth, but participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Vista del Camino food bank. The 6 and younger set can enjoy the mini mud obstacle course, mud pits, water play area, sand castle building and a town of mud dubbed “Mudville.” Scottsdale firefighters and city plumbers will provide a “kidwash” and portable showers so everyone can go home clean. Fully rinsed kids who bring clean swimsuits and towels can swim at Chaparral Pool from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. for $1. For more info log on to: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ MightyMudMania or call 480-312-2704. Southwest and the Pacific Northwest will converge upon the mountain community of Payson to compete in eight different competitions for cash and prizes. This year’s sporting events include: Mountain Bike Race, Trail Run, Dutch Oven Cooking Contest, Archery Competition, ATV Rodeo, ATV Trail Rides, Sawdust Games (note the Sawdust Festival is no longer a 2 day event) Trucks Only Demolition Derby, and an old fashioned Horseshoe Tournament. The Payson Event Center is located at the South entrance of Payson across the road from the Mazatzal Casino at 1400 S. Beeline Highway. To learn more visit paysonrimcountry.com/mountainhighgames. S

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May 5 Iron Gear Sports Rio Triathlon The Iron Gear Sports Rio Salado Triathlon returns to Tempe Town Lake for its second edition on May 5. The popular event offers Sprint and Olympic distances and relay divisions for both distances. There is even a Buddy Wave Division. If you want to complete the race with another participant who is not in your age group (mom, brother, sister, friend, etc) the Buddy Wave is for you. The Buddy Wave will be the last wave. Buddy Wave athletes are not eligible for awards. That makes it easy for everyone to participate. In addition to earning series points, there are great bennies for participating. The race is chip timed. All participants receive gender specific cut Dri-Fit event T-shirts, plentiful aid stations and more. Packet pick-up will be available on May 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park. The race begins with the first wave going off at 6:30 a.m. at Tempe Beach Park. For more information or to register, visit. www.redrockco.com.

Ride for the Children The 15th Annual Ride for the Children will revolve around the striking back-roads of Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale. There are three routes designed for each skill level. The most challenging is the 65-mile ride across 40-miles of Scottsdale’s desert terrain and a 25-mile loop through Paradise Valley. The 25-mile ride has some challenging bends and a 2-mile uphill through Paradise Valley. For families and novices, the 10-mile ride provides the perfect pace to enjoy the scenery. The ride starts at Horizon High School on 56th Street and Greenway. The Ride for Children benefits the Real Gift Foundation, which provides activities and programs to promote health maintenance, healthcare services, food, clothing, holiday treats and education for more than 12,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County. Learn more at rideforthechildren.com.

May 12 The Night Run After a three-year hiatus, the event formerly known as the “Night Run for the Arts” returns to the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 8:00 pm on May 12. Fresh leadership, a youth-oriented nonprofit beneficiary, and dynamic musical entertainment promise to boldly restore this quarter-century Arizona tradition. The 8K course, winds through Scottsdale’s historic nightclub district and down the Greenbelt,

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and is virtually the same as years past. The chiptimed 8K will be preceded by a 3-mile fun run/ walk at 7:00 pm. Registered 8K participants can do the fun run for free. Kids 11 and under can do the fun run/walk for free if accompanied by a registered adult. Both events finish near Scottsdale City Hall, where popular local R&B/rock band Repeat Offenders will inspire everyone to finish strong. The event benefits Workshops for Youth & Families, a local nonprofit that provides day-long and week-long workshops for teens and their parents, fostering personal leadership, character development and resiliency. Find more details thenightrun.com.

May 19 Flagstaff Summer Series The Flagstaff Summer Running Series begins in May and does not stop until August. The series includes races up to half marathon distances with all of the tree-dodging trail running Flagstaff can conjure up. There are six races in the series that combine for one awesome summer long running competition. The series will be scored for the10K, 5K and half marathon distances, and the best three of six races count for series scoring, so now more flexibility. It all begins May 19 with the Run for the Mountain School 5K/10K. This event begins at 8 a.m. at Ft. Tuthill. The contact number is 928- 779-2392. On June 2 :NACA Sacred Mountain Prayer 5K/10K goes off at 7:30 at Thorpe Park. The contact number is 928-526-2968. June 16: Gaspin in the Aspen 5K/15K; June 23: Northland Hospice Run for Life 5K/10K; August 4: Machine Solutions Soldiers Trail 5/10K; and August 11: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff 5K/Half Marathon Run/Walk. Make sure to sign up and register for the complete series before the second race at Thorpe Park on June 4. All details are at www.natra.org.

5k Foam Fest The newest and craziest 5k race to hit the running circuit lands at MacDonald’s Ranch on May 19. It is the first tour stop of a 12 race series hitting the county. The Foam Fest 5k is a bit obstacle course, foam, mud and more foam. It is designed for experienced and novice runners alike. What is cool, pick the time you want to race when you register making it easy to include family and friends. Packet pick up is available either Friday at Road Runner Sports, Tempe Market Place, 43 S McClintock Drive, between the hours of 4-7pm, or you can pick up at least an hour before your race. You will need your packet

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to run in this adventure race. For the foamy details visit 5kfoamfest.com.

June 2 Barn Burner 104 Endurance mountain bike fans, you don’t want to miss this one. The fourth annual Barn Burner 104 presented by Landis Cyclery returns to Flagstaff on June 2. The big news it is one of six races in the Lifetime Fitness Leadville Qualifying Series. Qualifying slots will be allocated based on top age group performances and a lottery among all those that meet a set time standard. Whether you are racing for fun or a slot, the action gets started at 7 a.m. LeMan’s style with participants running to their bikes. The 26 mile loop course on forest service roads might be consider a roadie course for some and not technically challenging but it is at altitude. Cool weather usually prevails with the popular option to camp out. There are four divisions: Cowboy – race by yourself, Cowboy Single Speed, Pardner – race with a friend, or Posse – a team of friends. Pardner and Posse has categories for male, female and coed. Race promoters provide a little motivation to keep you pedaling. If you are riding solo and finish under 9 hours or ride with a partner or team and complete the 104 in 8 hours, you earn the big buckle. Ten and 11 hours respectively earns you the smaller buckle. For all the details visit www.redrockco.com

June 9 Payson Triathlon Need an excuse for a cool get away? Head northeast for the Payson Sprint Triathlon on June 9. The Tri consists of a 500 yard swim, 14 mile bike and a 5k run course so you will have lots of time to relax with friends in the rim country after the event. The pool swim is a two to a lane swim versus, so a bit calmer waters than a serpentine swim. Lap counters will be on hand. The bike course is a challenging two-loop course that includes an uphill dubbed The Beast and a downhill named The Screamer Hill. The elevation starts at 4850 and peaks at 5150. Organizers put together a new straighter route for the run. It is flat and runs through residential areas of Payson. It starts at the bike transition and ends at the South end of Rumsey Park finish line. Check in: begins at 5:45 AM at Taylor Pool, 504 N. McLane Road, Payson and the race starts at: 6:45 a.m. The race is a tribute to Cynthia Pool, a Payson teacher, who lost her life while cycling across the county in a bike and tractor trailer accident in Wyoming. For race details, lodging and more visit rimcountry.com. S

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t was nearly 14 years ago I first met Barb Thomas. I was the newbie health reporter on Good Evening Arizona on KTVK. I’d covered the gamut of health assignments from medical breakthroughs to the latest diet craze. The stories are now but a blur. Except Barb’s. Barb Thomas lost her arms in a horrible accident when she was only two years old. Her story caught my attention in 1998 because she was a woman, who despite her physical limitation, took life on with crazy gusto. She had a new baby, drove herself around, taught aerobics, even put her own mascara on, all by using her feet. Sure the facts of her life made for a great story. It was her relentless desire to do anything and everything, however, that inspired a new series my TV station would call KTVK’s “Health Heros.” I was again thunderstruck by her dynamic spirit, when I discovered just recently, Barb, now 35, is competing in a fitness event, NPC Natural Western USA, I emcee these days. I caught up with Barb to learn about new chapters in her life that continue to inspire. Marty: I can’t believe it’s really you! What are you doing these days? Barb: For years I read all about fitness

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competitors in magazines. I knew that I wanted to do that someday. I just wasn’t sure at the time if I believed in myself enough to do it. I had to ask myself if I’m going to sit around wanting to do that or if I’m going to get up and do it. I decided that if I did not at least try, I would definitely regret it later. I did not know where to start, so I asked around and figured out where and when a local show was to be held. I was concerned that I was going to bust my butt preparing for a competition and then not qualify to compete because of not having arms. I decided to make a phone call to the promoter. I introduced myself and explained my situation. He didn’t seem to get it that I didn’t have arms. I suppose when anyone else says that, it means their arms are lacking in strength and size. I finally had to explain that I was a bilateral amputee. Once he comprehended what I was telling him, he assured me that I would be allowed to compete. Marty: Tell me about the accident when you lost your arms. Barb: I was 2 ½ years old when I climbed up and into a transformer box. Electricity has to have an entry place and an exit. It went in through my hands, and came out through my legs. That’s what the burns and scars on my thighs are from. The doctors said I

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probably would not live, and if I did, I would be a vegetable. God had a different plan, and I was too stubborn not to survive. Marty: What was it like growing up with no arms? Barb: There were a lot of tough times growing up. I got teased a lot. My teenage years were especially difficult. I think the first sport I did was judo at the age of 3, because my occupational therapist wanted me to do it. I was 4 or 5 when my mom put me into dance. I was on the swim team and also played soccer growing up. It wasn’t scary, but I was always very self-conscious . Marty: You have been competing in fitness since 2003. Not only do you have to get on stage and be judged based on your physique, in the fitness division you are also required to do a gymnastics style, choreographed routine. Some people even told you early on you would never win. What pushed you to continue? Barb: What they failed to realize at the time was that when someone tells me I can’t do something, I will work my butt off as long as I have to, to prove them wrong. It’s nearly 10 years later, and I’m still going at it! I love it though!

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City: Chandler FAMILY: husband...Quinton Thomas. kids...Jordan Guerra, 15 & Jared Guerra, 11 pets: dogs...Max and Zoe. hamster...Oreo Who inspires ME: My brother Jeff, Jenny Hendershott, Adela Garcia, Shannon Dougherty Marty: Your contest preparation usually lasts about 16 weeks. What is your training and diet like during that time? Barb: I do cardio twice a day, weight training five days a week, weekly posing practice, daily routine practice. I also do track at least once a week. My diet consists of five meals per day. I eat mostly chicken or turkey, egg whites, asparagus, apples, cucumbers, green beans, and protein shakes. Marty: You are married and you have two kids. You do all the cooking, and like most moms, you spend a lot of time driving from school to football practice. Do you have a special car? Barb: No, just a regular car like you. I drive with my right foot on the steering wheel and my left foot on the gas/break. I’m self-sufficient. Marty: Did you ever consider using prosthetic arms? Barb: I have had prosthetics several times. I never liked them. To me, they were a bigger pain than just using my feet. Using my feet just seems natural to me. Marty: We all look for motivation. Can you tell readers how they can get motivated to achieve their own goals? Barb: Just do it! Get moving, even if you have to take baby steps at first. Don’t ever give up! Be consistent and always know that you can do it! It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it. “Can’t” is not an option. Barb: You are still my health hero. You can read more about Barb on her website, www. FitnessUnarmed.com Barb recently placed 5th in the fitness division at the 2012 NPC Natural Western USA Championships. She qualified for Nationals and was honored as the Most Inspirational Competitor.

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KATE HANSEN Age: 57 years young

City: Phoenix, AZ Sports: Trail running, ultrarunning, hiking, biking, triathalons, body building Occupation: Juvenile Probation Officer family: husband dave, valentine a golden/australian shepherd mix Who inspires you: Ordinary people doing what they love to do.

f everyone shared Kate Hansen’s idea of “fun,” there’d be no obesity problem.In fact, feeling fat is what Hansen says got her into fitness. She was 22 years old, had just moved to Phoenix and was 15 pounds overweight. She started biking, running and lifting weights. She hasn’t stopped since. For the past 35 years, Hansen has immersed herself in a variety of physical activities. You name it, she’s done it. Running, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, biking, swimming and triathalons. She claims it’s “all for fun.” Hansen has 52 marathons, 75 ultramarathons, countless half ironman triathalons, one full ironman triathalon and a body building competition under her belt. She’s seen most of Arizona from the seat of a bicycle. She was a founding runner of one of Arizona’s most popular organized ultramarathons, the Crown King 50k (RIP). She’s been hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim every year for 26 years. She’s taken hiking/running vacations in South America and Africa. And there’s more to come. She’s plans to ride a 6-day bicycle tour through Colorado this summer, run the Kachina Mosa 100k in Provo,

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Utah, and hike the Dolomites in Italy in 2013. In the meantime, she’s just having fun. Exercise is just part of the plan. Hansen is very focused on taking good care of herself. She eats healthy, gets regular massages, goes to the chiropractor and gets regular health screenings. She knows when to back off before she gets injured. That’s probably why she hasn’t been sidelined by injury like so many other longtime athletes. “I want to have a high quality of life,” Hansen says. “I want to take care of my body. It’s the only one I’ve got.” Bicycling was Hansen’s first fitness passion. She originally came out to Phoenix to meet a friend and travel the country, hopping trains and bicycling in between. The bicycling bug stuck after the friend, travel and train-hopping slipped away. She’d bike 50 to 60 miles a day during the week by herself. On weekends, she’d do longer rides with friends. That was before Phoenix became little LA with traffic that makes bicyclists road kill as a rule. Today her favorite sport is trail running. She loves being outside all day on the trails. “The only reason I run ultras is to have fun with my friends afterwards,” says Hansen. “We sit, laugh, eat, drink red wine and have a good time.” Hansen ran her first ultra on her 30th birthday. It was the Tucson Marathon plus 4 miles. After that, she ran the Four Peaks 50 mile, Crown King 50k inaugural run, Pikes Peak Marathon and then just kept going. She is one of the original ultrarunners in Arizona. “Back in those days, we didn’t have packs or Camelbacks,” she says. “I carried water in bota bags under my arms. I stashed everything else in my bra.” Her male running companions appreciated that.

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Time hasn’t slowed Hansen down. In fact, her times are getting faster. She just completed the Mesquite Canyon 50k 29 minutes faster than her previous time. That’s the second race recently that she’s finished faster than before. “I have to run faster so my friends don’t catch me,” she jokes. “Otherwise they’ll think they can always beat me.” While Hansen wasn’t into fitness until she was 22, she was physically focused long before that. She got into yoga at 12, learning from a book and practicing by herself. “I did yoga more for spiritual reasons,” Hansen says. She eventually got involved with Kundalini yoga, an advanced form of yoga and meditation. At 17, Hansen dropped out of high school to pursue her passion by joining an Ashram in New Mexico. It wasn’t all she thought it would be. She escaped after 2 years. “It was cult,” she says. “It wasn’t easy to get out of there. The yogi told me that if I left, I’d end up committing suicide within a year.” So much for the all-knowing yogi. Hansen’s still alive and not planning suicide anytime soon. Even though Hansen dropped out of high school, she got her GED and pursued a college education after leaving the Ashram. She got a Bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice, then went back to school for Masters’ degrees in Counseling and Education. Hansen now works as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Maricopa County. She’s been at that job for the past 27 years. She’s a great inspiration for her kids, especially considering her wealth of life experience, healthy attitude and physical and mental toughness. Plus she sure knows how to have fun. – Geri Kilgariff

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TERE ZACHER AGE: 40 years old

CITY: Scottsdale, AZ OCCUPATION: Sport Psychologist/Life Counselor and Running Coach family: husband kevin, daughter kori WHO INSPIRES YOU? Any person who is able to overcome their life’s circumstances. People who go beyond the limits other people may have set for them. My daughter and husband, they are the best people I know and I want to be a better human being for them. FAVORITE QUOTE: It’s a tie between “What you have been in the past determines who you are right now. But what you are doing right now determines what you will be in the future” and “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly”. They are both pretty much a resume of my life.

tubbornness may have delayed Tere Zacher from finding her natural talents but did not keep her from being active. Zacher, 40 was born in Mexico. Her mother is a French citizen. At five years of age her parents divorced. “Instead of having a nanny taking care of us,” said Zachar. “My mom got us into a sports club where we went every day after school to practice everything they would offer. I was a volleyball player in high school and college, but I always was told I should run or swim since it seemed like it came natural to me. But I was stubborn.” After finishing college she needed to keep active. Volleyball was not the answer since she needed a team to practice. She started swimming at 24. “I fell in love with the sport and I quit everything I was doing to pursue an athletic career,” said Zacher. “Two years later I became the first Mexican to win a world championship in swimming (50 Meter freestyle, Morocco ’98). Overall, I have 1 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze medals in world championships; 4 LatinAmerican records, and 5 Mexican records for swimming. I met my husband in a swimming

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pool, most of my best friends. I became a sport psychologist thanks to my experience as a swimmer. The life I have right now, I have it because of swimming.” Despite loving France and Mexico, she has always felt like an American at heart. She came to the US to pursue post graduate education and swim here. She met her husband Kevin a few years after moving here. “I realized it’s not necessarily the strongest or the fastest one who wins championships. It’s the one who has the strongest mind, the strongest will. I fell in love with the subject and I pursued my masters in sport psychology to be able to help people believe in themselves and become the best they can be. A strong mind is basic to endure the challenges, pressures, and obstacles you may find during training and competition.” After her daughter Kori was born she found it hard to get to the pool and swim meets took a chunk of time. She always enjoyed running during swim preseason time. A friend asked her to run with him while he trained for a marathon. Soon she was running 16 -18 miles with him. ”I thought about becoming a triathlete. My husband asked me why I didn’t ‘just’ run. I was lucky enough to be introduced to John Reich, my coach and I started training with him and The Bandidos. They are so welcoming and nice that it’s hard not wanting to be a part of the group. And I really enjoy running. It’s hard to describe how I feel when I run. I think I like it more than swimming!” When it comes to fitting everything in she says it’s all about organizing your time and having a good support group. “I wake up most days in between 3:30-3:45 a.m. to be able to get my workouts done before I have to go to work. It’s hard but you get used to it. Plus, it’s the only way I will fit everything in. I am also lucky enough that my husband helps me with getting my daughter ready to go to school, and he also takes care of her when I have track practice in the evenings or when I race. And running, it’s so family oriented. The races are not super long that they enjoy coming and being a part of it.” She typically runs most days with an occasional day off depending on her race

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schedule. She runs 8 easy miles on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, track on Tuesday nights (10 miles with 5 of them speed work), hills or track again on Thursdays. Sundays are her long runs and Saturdays could be tempo runs, hills, or speed work. To strengthen muscles and prevent injuries she works with her strength trainer, J.R. Rosania, twice a week and attends classes at Bikram Yoga North Scottsdale three times per week to help with recovery. “I must be the only female person wanting to turn 40” said Zachar. “It’s a great thing: you become a master runner and you can also compete at the elite level. The tricky part here is to listen to your body. I will be fooling myself if I tell you I can train as much and as hard as I did when I was in my 20’s. Truth is, I am still as fast –or faster. I like to think I am wiser and stronger, but I have noticed that I don’t recover at the same speed I used to. I see my younger teammates running hard workouts two or three days in a row. I can’t do that. If I have a hard workout today, I have to go easy the following day to let my body recover or I break down. So I focus much more on quality versus quantity.” Zacher’s French, Mexican and soon to be American citizenships may come in handy with her aspirations. “I have always dreamt big. That’s the only way to get somewhere. I would like to be a part of the Olympic Team in Rio de Janeiro 2016 in the marathon. Along the way, I would like to go to Pan Am Games and to become one of the fastest marathoners in the USA. And, of course, I would like to be the best master’s runner in the country. But my main goal is to keep enjoying running and having fun with it.” Zacher offers this advice no matter what the goal: “You are the only one who can determine how far or how fast you can go. No one can set limits for you except yourself. And even when you have set your own limits, you can always expand them and create new ones. Believe in yourself and go for your dreams. If anyone can, you can.” – Sue Berliner

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Janie White Age: 53

City: Paradise Valley Occupation: Manage a retail building in Old Town Scottsdale Who inspires you? Chrissie Wellington, Sally Meyerhoff, Larry Fitzgerald Favorite quote: Where there is a will, there is a way. Family: Rachel, Michael, 3 white standard poodles Misha, Mickey and Lucy, cat Sheena, lizard, Spike

ge as an excuse is not an option especially after meeting Janie White. At age 50, a sports mom and someone who occasionally jogged, White decided to get in shape. Humble, a slender 5’6” tall with long blond hair and bangs with sprinkles of silver, “’get in shape” is an understatement for what the 53 year old has accomplished in such a short time. “It was June of 2010 and I felt out of shape” said White. “My daughter and I did a 10k in 2007 and then a half marathon in 2008 and I wanted to get back into that kind of shape.” Her time in the 2008 PF Chang’s was 1:59:24. Six months later in early November she knocked off 17 minutes running 1:42:19 at the Scottsdale/Tempe Women’s Half Marathon. Two months later she would go

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1:34:44 at the 2011 PF Chang’s Rock Roll Marathon finishing first among 952 in her age group. When asked if she played sports in high school or college or was anybody in her family an athlete her simple answer was no. “I did play volleyball, soccer and do track in grade school,” said White. “People in my family golfed and skied. Dad played softball, two uncles were boxers, my niece and nephew played roller hockey, my nephew rock climbed and wrestled. My niece was a high school track standout placing 14th in State in the 100m as a freshman and 1st in the Region for 200m as a Junior, and played rugby in college. My kids played softball, baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, swam and did karate. My son placed 6th in the 2010 Arizona State Wrestling Championships.” Two months after her PF Chang’s victory, she would jump into the water at the 2011 Tri for the Cure Arizona. She finished third in her age group and 30th overall. The sprint triathlon is a breast cancer fundraiser put on by the Tri Scottsdale Foundation. She considers it her favorite race and very fun. Her metamorphous began simply with group training. “I started doing the Wednesday Tri Scottsdale track workouts,” said White. “I then began going on the No Woman Left Behind (NWLB) Sunday rides. I took swimming lessons and participated in

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Masters Swim workouts. I feel that my biggest achievement has been swimming 1.2 miles in a half Ironman competition and feeling good about it!” By middle of May 2011 in her first Olympic distance and second triathlon she reached the first place podium in her age group and just missed top three overall taking fourth at the Tempe International Triathlon. In October of 2011, at her debut 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile half iron distance race, the Soma Triathlon, she earned 3rd overall among the age groupers with a smoking 4:54:26. In January of 2012 she would again win her division at PF Chang’s Half Marathon with a 1:30:19 and nearly a 5 minute margin. In February at the Desert Classic Duathlon she danced close to the pros earning 2nd overall among the amateurs. One year after her first triathlon she would be crowned the overall winner of the Tri for the Cure Arizona 2012. “I am inspired, motivated and challenged, every day, by all of the people and coaches in the different training groups,” said White in regards to her inspiration and rapid development. “Professional triathlete, Lewis Elliot, is my triathlon coach and I could do nothing without his expertise, guidance and training. Others who help me are Coach Clif McKenzie, of the Arizona Elite Track Team, Coach Mark Rankin at Phoenix Swim Club and Coach Misty Hyman. Being consistent with training has been very helpful. Training in groups is also very helpful because it challenges you to be your best and to try harder.” “The sports/triathlon community is awesome and inspiring. I feel so fortunate to be able to train, compete with and get to know such great people – it is fun!” She said her greatest challenges to date have been not quitting, learning to swim and training through the winter. Her normal training week includes swimming, biking and running, maybe weight training, with a day or two off. “I most love the challenge, excitement and magic of the competition – anything can happen on race day,” said White. “The constant challenge to get better, to learn something new or to try things that are scary or seem too tough are, for me, some of the greatest benefits of endurance sports.” Her long and short term goals: “Keep working hard, don’t quit, and see where the road leads.” Her advice: “Try something you don’t think you can do and you might be surprised at your potential.” – Sue Berliner

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our legs are trashed after a long race. You’re flirting with a foot injury. You want a good upper body workout outside the gym. You wouldn’t mind getting wet with something besides sweat. You want to try something new. All are good reasons to jump in a kayak and start paddling. But who needs a reason? Kayaking is fun. “I’ve owned two powerboats, but by far the best boat I’ve ever owned is my tandem inflatable kayak,” says Brynn Johns, an avid hiker, backpacker, mountain biker and kayaker. “If you like to exercise outdoors, getting a good upper-body workout can be difficult,” says Johns. “Kayaking is a good supplement to hiking. About one beer into recovering from a very active day kayaking, my feet say ‘What a great way to get a workout!’” Kayaking is an excellent addition to anyone’s fitness regime. It’s a great lowimpact workout that focuses on your upper body and core. Fall out and you get extra exercise swimming to shore. Despite the desert, there are plenty of places around Phoenix to kayak. There are seven lakes and two rivers within day-trip driving distance. “We are exceedingly lucky we can kayak year ‘round in the Phoenix area,” says Chris Head, Coordinator of Education and Guided

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Trips at Arizona Hiking Shack. “We’ve got much warmer weather than other parts of the country, plus we’ve got plenty of water thanks to the controlled water flow.” In fact, that controlled water flow works to kayakers’ advantage this year. More water has already been let out on the lower Salt River. Right now you can kayak from below Stewart Mountain Dam all the way to Granite Reef Dam without running over a single tuber. Since tubing season doesn’t start until Memorial Day, kayakers have the river to themselves until then. Fitness kayaker Wayne Breckon has covered that section of the Salt River. “I really enjoyed that trip, There’s a lot of great scenery. And NO motor boats,” he comments. “It’s an all day trip, so make sure you stop for a picnic lunch.” Even in the summer “the lower Salt River is a great place to beat the heat,” says Head. “You can avoid the weekend party scene by paddling early, putting in below the inner tube take-out at Bluepoint, or going on a weekday.” “In the fall and winter, the Verde River below Bartlett Dam, is another good spot for river kayaking,” according to Head.”The Verde is more intermediate level.” “For white knuckle white water there is the upper Salt River and the Upper Verde

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in the spring,” adds Head. “These sections require experience, helmets and guts. Unless you’re suicidal.” Then there are the lakes. “Lake kayaking has a definite cardio benefit because you don’t have the flow of the river to move the boat,” says Head. Tempe Town Lake is the closest. Adult fitness kayaking classes are even offered there. If you drop in your own kayak, pick up a permit from the Tempe Public Library first. If you’d rather be on more water, there’s Horseshoe Lake, Bartlett Lake, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Lake, Saguaro Lake and Lake Pleasant. Horseshoe Lake is ideal for kayaking since gas-powered boats are outlawed. You’ll have a quieter, safer adventure there. On the contrary, Saguaro Lake and Lake Pleasant are the most popular with powerboats that run you over, especially in the summer. save those lakes for offseason when the beer and boat bunch gets back on their ATVs. Even if you’ve never set cheek in a kayak, it doesn’t take long to learn. “With some instruction, most people can learn the basics of lake kayaking in a day,” says Head. “Rivers have a lot more hazards and require more specific training to avoid those hazards,” he cautions. ”White water rivers,

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class 3 and above, require advanced training and can take years to master.” The Arizona Hiking Shack offers classes in basic and intermediate river skills in sit on top, inflatable and white water kayaks up to class 2. Tempe Town Lake has kayaking classes for adults and children. For the courageous, Journeys West offers classes in rolling white water kayaks. When you’re out on a kayak, especially on a lake, make sure to protect yourself from the sun. Wear a hat, Wear sunscreen. Long sleeves and long, lightweight pants are a good idea. Quick-drying nylon material is best. Cotton takes too long to dry. And make sure you wear water shoes. Flip flops float away, so wear something that stays on your feet. No bare feet, unless you want bloody stumps when you have to get out of the boat on a rocky shore. Life jackets are also recommended kayaking apparel. Even in the lake. ”If you’re struck by a powerboat, that life jacket may be the only thing that saves your life,” says Head. When it comes to different types of kayaks, there are a variety. Touring, sit on top and

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inflatable kayaks are good for lake and easy river kayaking. Hard shell, sit on top kayaks range in price from $300 to $1000. Inflatable kayaks can be found for less than $200 to over $1500. White water kayaks and sea kayaks generally run $1000 to $2500.

rent trailers, offer river shuttles and delivery to the lower Salt River and conduct guided tours of area lakes and rivers. Call or stop by for more information. The Arizona Hiking Shack is located at 3244 E. Thomas Road in Phoenix. Phone 602-952-6900.

“I’ve owned two powerboats, but by far the best boat I’ve ever owned is my tandem inflatable kayak,” says Brynn Johns, an avid hiker, backpacker, mountain biker and kayaker. “Inflatable kayaks offer a lot of advantages,” remarks Head. “They’re very versatile. You can roll up several inflatable kayaks to fit in the trunk of a car. Inflatables can run on white water for multiday trips on the upper Salt or upper Verde Rivers, or make for a fun paddle on the lake. They are very stable and great for beginner and advanced boaters.” If you’ve never kayaked before, renting one is a good place to start. The Arizona Hiking Shack has a large fleet of sit on top and inflatable kayaks. Rental rates are $30/day for singles and $40/day for tandems. They also

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NECESSARY EVIL: If you’re going anywhere in the Tonto National Forest, including to the lakes and rivers, you need a Tonto Pass. No pass, no mercy. Prepare to suffer a stiff fine. You won’t be able to get them where you want to park, so plan ahead. Buy them online or at a Circle K. A link on Sweatmagazine.com leads to the site to purchase a Tonto Pass. (Don’t worry about it if you rent from The Arizona Hiking Shack. They already operate under permit of the Tonto National Forest.) S Geri Kilgariff is an endorphin addict in Phoenix, Arizona. A former ulltrarunner, ex-ultra Race Director, Geri’s currently into hiking and trying to learn the definition of “Moderation.”

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our best training partner is brutally honest. They push you, hold you accountable. They enforce easy days for recovery and are ruthless about completing that last interval on hard days. They reward your hard work with the best thing an athlete can get: results. Your best training partner on the bike is the Power Meter. Bicycle power meters measure work produced. They provide a detailed insight into how fit you are and provide a “golden BB” metric for how hard you’re working. Power meters aren’t influenced by wind, heat or hills. They measure your effort in “watts”, a unit of work comparable to the weight you can lift in a given time. They express energy expended during a ride in “kilojoules”. They never lie. While the truth may hurt, literally, their readings provide a window into your training you can’t get anywhere else. Power meters became a more valuable tool when consumer coaching services became widely available. Especially for online coaches who share a remote relationship with clients the power meter provides telemetry a coach can analyze to empirically measure a client’s fitness. Coaches prescribe workouts based on power data then store the results and retest using power measurement

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to gauge progress. This is the same training analysis used by top professional cyclists and triathletes. The significance of power meters is shown by their growth in big events like the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii and the Tour de France. From 2010 to 2011 power meter use on race day at Ironman Hawaii increased 25%. Every top Tour de France rider trains with power measurement, most race with it. Power meters are also one of the most effective weight loss tools available. Since the unit of measure used by power meters to express total energy expenditure, the “kilojoule” shares an almost one-to-one relationship with the number of calories you eat weight loss becomes diabolically simple arithmetic. Burn more kilojoules riding than you eat in calories, you’ll lose weight. Simple. That donut means another two hours on the bike. Wheel and crank based power meters work by sending data gathered from tiny strain gauges to a computer head mounted on your handlebars. The handlebar unit displays and stores data for later download, analysis, sharing and logging. A complete power measurement system is made of three components: power meter on

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the crank or rear wheel, cyclocomputers and application for data storage, display and interpretation. The data client can live on your computer and on a website like Garmin Connect or TrainingPeaks. Upcoming power measurement devices ride on pedals and move easily from bike to bike. While there is no consensus on the “best” power meter, athletes using wheel based power meters may want separate wheels for racing and training. The cost of owning an additional measurement unit built into a race wheel makes crank based power meters less expensive. A power meter doesn’t make you faster. It’s what you do with the data that makes you faster. You and your coach need to speak the same language to interpret the data. That will require some research on your part. Before you start shopping for a power measurement system read the book Training and Racing with a Power Meter by Hunter Allen and Dr. Andrew Coggan, Ph.D (Velo Press). Allen and Coggan provide the most concise introduction to training with power along with a detailed set of training plans and testing protocols. They also provide a critical reference for power training vocabulary and performing the baseline tests your coach will ask for.

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Once you decide on your power measurement unit you’ll need to make decisions about your data collection and interpretation. Garmin combines satellite based mapping with power data collection and provides a good in-computer and online experience with Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect is also free. Perhaps the most versatile data storage and interpretation client is the web based TrainingPeaks at traingpeaks. com. TrainingPeaks works with Garmin, SRM,

Try Before You Buy Power Cyclists that use wattage to measure efficiency swear by power meters but it is a big cash outlay. You can take a test drive before you buy. Andrea Jones, a cyclist and indoor cycling instructor, was such a fan of training with power that she opened Forza Power Training Studios in Scottsdale. It is the first and only facility in the Valley to offer group power-based cycling training. This gives

Quarq, PowerTap and nearly every other training device. There is a free version of TrainingPeaks but the most complete version requires a paid subscription, worth it if you make good use of the data. Training with power isn’t cheap but the results are tangible if you and your coach use the data correctly. Most power measurement units start between $1500 and $2000. Most require an additional data storage computer unit for $200-$500. Qualified coaching and

people the option to use power training whether they are looking to buy or wanting a more efficient use of training time. Power training provides data designed to get you fitter and faster most efficiently. The Cycleops indoor bikes used at Forza are different from indoor bikes that are found in traditional cycling studios and classes. Cycleops trainers simulate real bicycles, and they are equipped with computers that measure speed, cadence, heart rate, power wattage, calories

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and more. Riders can easily download and upload their ride data and track their performances from ride to ride via a flash drive. With power-based training, Jones said, you can have someone new to fitness riding next to a semi-pro cyclist and both of them will get a great workout. Forza offers morning and evening classes and is open daily. To learn more visit forzapowerstudios. com or contact the studio at 480-559-0945. - Sue Berliner

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data storage adds cost. Bang for the buck this may still be your best performance investment, more so than a new bike or a training camp. Power measurement saves time in training by maximizing every workout and isn’t perishable, the data is always relevant. Ironman athlete Seton Claggett, the founder of TriSports.com, won his age category at the 2011 Ford Ironman Arizona with a 9:14:56. Claggett used a power meter in training to focus his workouts and on race day to manage his pacing and nutrition. If you’re focusing on results in key events or looking for a simple weight loss reality check bicycle power measurement can provide the insight you need to achieve goals more efficiently. Training with power measurement requires some research and learning and you have to do the work but the results are as tangible as the effort you put in. Regardless of the outcome, the data on the screen of your power meter display unit always tells the truth. S Tom Demerly is the editor of TriSports University Online Magazine for Trisports.com, an industry leader in triathlon, swim, bike and run retail. In addition to producing innovative and timely editorial content for Trisports.com, the world’s largest online triathlon retailer he is also a sports writer, film and digital photographer and provides documentary commentary. Since 1986 he has been providing color commentary and race announcing for triathlons and bike races. You can reach him through trisports.com.

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arefoot running is impractical in the desert mountains of southern Arizona because of all the wind-blown thorns that can puncture the bottom of the foot; but barefoot running shoes, like the VFF Bikila, makes this entirely practical-- and with surprising results. I’ve been working out for much of my adult life, and since first meeting Dr.Phil Maffetone in 1997, running always included wearing very flat shoes. The past few years while living in the mountains of southern Arizona, we sometimes combine three activities that might include hiking, running, walking, biking and swimming. In addition, moving heavy mounds of soil for the garden, lifting large rocks, and other chores more than satisfies the anaerobic aspects of the neuromuscular system. Recently, I noticed my cheap $20 running shoes, about four or five years old, were ready for retirement. They served me well. Phil helped me find a good stride and cadence, and maintain a good posture while running. But even though I’m 10 years younger than him, my heart rate was always 10 beats higher.

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We often discuss barefoot biomechanics, not to mention many other aspects of health and fitness—we live it. Luckily, if anything ever goes wrong with my muscles or joints, he’s quick to fix it. But I miss not being barefoot outdoors more. The Arizona desert, with its wind-blown thorns everywhere, especially on the seemingly smooth trails and dirt roads, is not the place to be barefoot, especially for running of any significant duration even though we’re that way much of the day inside and right around the outdoors. The other day I went into Tucson for gardening supplies, and succumbed to my intrigue of owning Vibram FiveFingers. It was not impulsive, but it was just time. Before doling out $100-plus for a cute light grey and green pair called Bikila and in a size 42 men’s, I made sure that Summit Hut sports store offered a return policy. It did. Phil and I talked about the potential issue of having to get used to this type of footwear. “Your muscles are very well balanced, and your feet quite healthy, so in your case, making the change should not be difficult or require a period of breaking them in,” Phil told me. Apparently, a lot of runners are having trouble making the transition. We’ve read and heard about runners having to wean into using these glove-like shoes, sometimes taking weeks to get used to them or not able to run in them without causing blisters or pain. Just to be sure, I wore them when I left the store and kept them on until I got home—making about a dozen quick stops at various stores along the way. So far they felt great. Yesterday, during our morning run, I wore them. They felt even better. In fact, I felt like a great runner—like those photos of lead-pack marathoners. Well, almost. Phil did say my gait, stride and cadence were even better than usual, and the time my foot stayed on the ground appeared to be much less. I was running with grace and ease that I have never felt in my life in all the years I’ve run. Phil also noticed that my improved mechanics seemed like it would reduce the cost of running. Daniel Lieberman, Ph.D., was recently quoted in Harvard Magazine that running barefoot is about five percent

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more efficient than wearing shoes. But that’s an estimate, and he’s not taking into account people whose feet fall apart when they take off their shoes. Since their feet are full of distortions, due to daily trauma, such as bone injuries often disguised as a “normal” ache or pain, muscle dysfunction, and toe damage that creates an adequate enough nervous system injury that the whole body will twist, bend, warp and otherwise need much more energy to do the same work. Likewise, a person with near perfect feet would take their shoes off to run and feel, well, aaaahh—balance, comfort, freedom, and the need for less energy. That’s the difference. I had never felt that elusive “spring back” affect that kinesiologists often talk about—I even read about it in Phil’s recent article on video gait analysis. But there it was, a sensory sensation, with every step I took. We also hear and read about people who buy the Vibrams, then run too fast, or too far, and develop pain. Some even keep running after the pain comes on—this is the ultimate no pain no gain blooper. Others develop bone fractures in the toes, apparently not an uncommon complaint. Now it’s quite obvious—it’s not the shoes, it’s the feet! But all this really didn’t hit me until half way through our short 40-minute trail run— my heart rate was about 10 beats lower than usual. This was evident because I felt myself going faster—much faster. I thought Phil was behind me all that time to analyze my gait, but now it was evident that, not only did I make up the difference of 10 beats between Phil’s heart rate and mine, it was lower by a couple more beats. I need to get him a pair of these (well, even if it makes him run faster). All these new albeit relatively minimal but noticeable changes in my gait translated to almost a minute a mile faster at the same heart rate! We also run by time, not sure of the exact distance, and don’t have mile splits so this was not a scientific study. But today we ran again—same course, same time of day, same result. I love running fast! The human body never ceases to amaze me. S Dr. Thompson is a medical doctor who consults with parents and children with special needs focusing on nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle issues.

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run for ryan house at dc ranch HALF MARATHON WOMEN’S OVERALL Ariana Hilborn (1:19:50) Samantha Meyerhoff (1:27:43) Teri Twarkins (1:31:39) MEN’S OVERALL Brian Folts (1:16:50) Jeff Turner (1:19:00) Brian Hall (1:19:33)

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Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch By Anne Driscoll

North Scottsdale and the DC Ranch area was runner central on March 3. More than 1,800 participants registered for one of four Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch events: The half marathon drew 553 runners, 417 ran the 10K; 612 ran the 5K; and 247 did the 1-mile Family Fun Brian Folts, 25, of Phoenix and Ariana Hilborn, 31, of Scottsdale each won the 2012 edition of the half marathon in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Folts finished in 1:16:50; Hilborn finished in 1:19:50 and was fourth overall. This was the second year in a row that Folts finished first and he had a nice margin of more than two minutes.

Net proceeds from the event, estimated at about $27,000, will benefit Ryan House, whose mission is to provide respite and palliative care to children with life-threatening conditions and, as needed, end-of-life care. Two local celebrity athletes headlined the Run for Ryan House. Scottsdale. Hilborn, a top US marathoner and Jeremy Zarins, both employees of run partner Sole Sports. Zarins won the 10k in 32:37. Ryan House mom Jolyn Andrews ran the 10K with her son Joel, who uses Ryan House for respite care, in the stroller and finished in just over one hour. The Run paid special tribute to Sally Meyerhoff, the 2010 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch

Ragnar Del Sol Relay The Ragnar Relay Series and its Ragnar Del Sol event returned to Arizona on February 24-25. The 200 mile relay race is 1 of 15 held across the country. The event drew 415 teams of 12 that ran from Wickenburg to through Phoenix and Scottsdale finishing in Tempe over the course of two days and one night. Ragnar Relay events make testing one’s limits a team sport. Teams of 12 ran 200-mile in 36 segments. Each member runs a total of three legs for a total of 12-18 miles handing off a baton to the next runner at each check point. Ultra team members run two legs at a time. They cover the distance over the course of two days and one night. . The fastest overall team was Team Running Shop, which finished 20 hours, 31 minutes and 34 seconds. The second fastest overall team was Racknar, finishing in 23:11:56. The men’s ultra, a 6 man) team, Durapulse Ultra was third at 23:16:40. The relay drew 415 teams and 4488 participants. Divisions included Men’s, Women’s and Mixed. Teams with seven or more men were classified as a men’s team. An equal number of men and women were considered mixed. Categories were Open (all ages), Sub Masters (30+), Masters (40+), High School, Corporate, and Ultra (6 person).

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headliner and running champion, who was tragically killed in a bicycle accident in March 2011. Race bibs included a Meyerhoffinspired design, a moment of silence was observed in her honor, and her younger sister Samantha Meyerhoff ran the half and finished second-place. More than 300 volunteers from across the Valley helped the event run smoothly by providing support at the start start/ finish area and the five aid stations along the courses. Now in its eighth year, the event is gaining notoriety and runners are coming to participate from across the U.S. and Canada. For complete results visit raceplaceevents.com.

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 12-15 Lindy Lunt (2:19:13) 16-19 Sarah Bigam (1:48:15) 20-24 Samantha Meyerhoff (1:27:43) 25-29 Sara Siesco(1:32:09) 30-34 Ariana Hilborn (1:19:50) 35-39 Teri Twarkins (1:31:39) 40-44 Tricia Schafter (1:34:52) 45-49 Linda Hurley MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 16-19 Dominic Douglass(1:26:08) 20-24 Chris Schmidt(1:27:23) 25-29 Brian Folts (1:16:50) 30-34 Mark Hatch (1:26:42) 35-39 Jeff Turner (1:19:00) 40-44 Troy Mohr (1:36:51) 45-49 John Kruelle (1:27:25) 50-54 Jeff Buel (1:40:33) 55-59 Joseph Wells (1:38:30) 60-64 Michael Ligett (1:51:23) 65-69 Arthur Tenner (2:01:23) 70-74 Tom Seamonson (2:28:30) 75-99 Larry Boies (2:59:12) 10K WOMEN’S OVERALL Tere Zacher (37:54) Haley Paul (38:30) Carolyn Marshall (43:01) MEN’S OVERALL Jeremy Zarins32:37 Joseph Huttanus 34:19 Christian Markey (34:28) 5K WOMEN’S OVERALL Lisa Aguilera (17:39) Ashley Hinther (17:46) Suzy Schumacher (19:15) MEN’S OVERALL Peter Corrigan (15:01) Ryan Finn (15:17) Lewis Elliott (15:30)

Team members connect in memorable relationships, conquer a challenge that could not be done alone and celebrate with medals and finish line festivities. Often called a slumber party without sleep, pillows or deodorant, this unique relay turns out crazy costumes, inside jokes, close quarters and unforgettable stories. The event began as a single relay from Logan to Park City, UT in 2004 by college roommates, Dan Hill and Tanner Bell. Visit ragnarrelay.com for complete results, upcoming race dates and locations.

RAGNAR DEL SOL RELAY WOMEN’S DIVISION Open: Las Chicas Locas ( 27:39:18) Sub-Masters: Muffin Tops: (29:12:10) Masters: Girls Gone Running (30:51:28) Open Corporate: Against Medical Advice (30:20:44) Ultra Open: Ragnar Rangers (29:00:46) MEN’S DIVISION Open: Disciplines of Distance: 23:22:29 Sub-Masters: A-1 Van and Ragnar Go Together (26:36:43)

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Masters: Running Amuk: (28:31:17) High School: Racknar: (23:11:56) High School Mixed: Philippides: (25:17:13) Corporate: Day Glow: (26:53:11) Ultra Open: Durapulse Ultra: (23:16:40) MIXED DIVISION OPEN: WorkoutGroup (25:51:20) Sub-Masters: Desert Rats and Cats (27:55:43) Masters: Older Than Dirt: (33:13:51) Corporate: Balls Deep: (27:00:49) Ultra Open: Very Tight Butthole: (25:02:24)

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24 Hours in the Old Pueblo By Melissa Liebling

With registration filling earlier than ever, the 13th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo was destined to be “the wildest ride in the southwest!” At high noon on Thursday, February 16th, 24-Hour Town began buzzing with visitors from around the globe. Over 3,500 riders, volunteers, crew members, and spectators would descend upon the Sonoran desert for a celebration of mountain biking at it’s finest. The race continues its six year run as the largest 24 hour mountain bike event in the USA. The race itself is just one facet of what Epic Rides President Todd Sadow describes as “the mountain bikers burning man.” By Friday afternoon, the vibes were flowing as riders set out on the course, expo vendors presented their very best, and the lines filled at packet pick-up with anxious racers ready to pedal. Friday evening, Sadow and Epic Rides hosted a dedication dinner in honor of Susan DeMattei, a mountain biking hall of famer and legend of the sport. Especially noteworthy the 2012 event hosted a record 40 female soloists; nearly double the size of any previous ‘Old Pueblo’ female solo category. The pre-race pow-wow on the sunny Saturday morning was short and sweet to ensure that all racers, crew members, and volunteers were on the same page. Shortly after 11 a.m. riders began to log in at the Exchange Tent. It was time for the first riders to stage their bikes and begin the infamous walk to the starting line. 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo is well known for it’s LeMans-style start where racers must run 400 yards on a dirt road in cycling shoes to get to their bikes. The first lap was fast and furious as racers tried to get ahead and set themselves and their teams up for a great day. By the second lap, the field had spread out and riders were able to get into a rhythm. As the 1800 riders rolled through 24-Hour Town on the 16.1 mile loop course, friends and family cheered and cowbells rang. Category leaders were starting to gain on the competition and the race was on. Fastest lap of the day went to Chris Baddick 0:56:01 of Epic Endurance P/B The Gear Movement riding in the 4-person open category. Baddick’s teammate Samuel Morrison cranked out the fastest night lap. In 1:00:02. The fastest female lap went to coed duo rider Rebecca Rusch with 1:04:11. As the sun set lights were mounted and dry clothing came out for the long night ahead. These laps can be quite lonely with fewer riders on the course little to look at except the trail in front of them and the numerous cacti to avoid. Sunday morning category leaders were continuing to gain time on the competition. The most exciting spot on course is the famous “rock drop.” Riders are given a choice to ride it or bypass this technical section of trail. By noon, the race was coming to an impressive end. In each solo category as well as co-ed duo, winners led the entire 24 hours. Champions include:

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13th Annual Ride for the Children. 65M, 25M, 10M cycling events. 8 am. Horizon High School, 5601 E. Greenway. www.rideforchildren.com.

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MAY 12 12 Hours of Mesa Verde. Montezuma county fairgrounds, Cortez, CO. 12hoursofmesaverde.com.

MAY 19 Arizona Ride of Honor. 10 am. Honoring fallen and injured cyclists. Wesley Bolin Memorial Arizona State Capital, Phoenix. notonemorecyclist.com

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CLUBS Arizona Bike Club. Multiple rides all over the valley. Saturdays and Sundays, Moon Valley Rides. 40-50M. 6:00 am. Moon Valley Park on Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix. azbikeclub.com. Arizona Bike Club (West Side): Sat., Sun. no drop and Bartlett Lake options. Bicycle Vibe, 2605 W.

Carefree Hwy., Phoenix. azbikeclub. com or bicyclevibe.com. Bicycle Ranch. Saturdays 6 am. North Scottsdale ABC Road Ride. SE corner of Frank Lloyd Wright & the 101. 480-614-8300. Bicycle Vibe Maintenance Clinics. 6 pm. First Wednesday of each month. Bicycle Vibe, 2605 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix Bike Barn Road Rides. 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. 6 am. “No Drop” rides, novice to experienced riders welcome. Rides run from 1.5-2 hours in length. Leaves from Bike Barn, 36th Street and Indian School. 602-956-3870, bikebarnaz.com Bike Chalet Road & Mountain Bike Rides. Even Saturdays of the month. Various times and locations. Brian 480-497-6514, Mike 480-807-2944. Bullshifters Club Rides. 6 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602-862-6262. bullshifters.org. Curbside Cyclery No Drop Group Ride. Saturdays. 4855 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Phoenix, 480-5986778, curbsidecyclery.com. Cyclocross Racers. Rides every other Saturday starting Nov 2nd. Flagstaff. Cross bike friendly courses with plenty of technical & fast flats. All abilities welcome. 928-774-4235, john@azcyclocross.com, azcyclocross.com. Desert Breeze Spin-Cycle. 6:30 am. Sunday morning road rides (moderate/ advanced) from Desert Breeze Park, Chandler. Glen Fletcher wgfletcher@ cox.net , sportsfun.com/gaba.

East Valley Road Bike Rides. Saturday & Sunday 8 am. Westwood High School, Westwood & 8th St. Rides geared for bicycle race training. Dale 480-964-8168. Focus Cyclery. Thursday mtb. Rides. Locations vary. Saturday road bike rides 6 am, 1040 S. Gilbert Rd. 480558-0104, focuscyclery.com. Greater Arizona Bicycling Association. Tucson. Andrea Lightfoot, 520461-5170, bikeGABA.org. sportsfun. com/gaba/rideschedule.html. No Women Left Behind (NWLB) Women’s ride. All women welcome, but encourage you to find out your average speed and be able to maintain at least 15 MPH. The goal is to reach 30 miles or more every ride. christinac1@ cox.net, nowomenleftbehind.me. Pathfinders. Entry level cycling group. Sundays 9 am. 10m and 20-25m. Paradise Bakery Parking lot, Double Tree and Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Contact Betty Denson betty@progserve.com, thepathfinderscycling.com Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club. Saturday and Sunday rides, some weekdays and holidays, 20-60 miles with regroup stops, less-experienced to advanced level rides. Extensive club web site. pmbcaz.org. Pinnacle Peak Peddlers. Saturday Breakfast rides, 6:30 am. 2.5 hrs, breakfast half way. Leave from Pinnacle Peak Cyclery on Pima Road to Carefree. Thursday nights, 6:30 pm, 21-29M. 23359 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-473-4601, mail@

pinnaclepeakcyclery.com. Prescott Bicycle Club. prescottcycling.org. Red Mountain Brumby’s Cycling Club. Weekly fast or moderate Saturday ride, 5 am. MWF 5 am, Usery Pass, 30M. T/ Th 5 a.m. Las Sendas Ride, 23-26M. Sterling Baer, azbrumbys.com. Saturday Ladies Only Bike Ride. Locations vary from week to week. Check http://theladiespac.blogspot. com for details or email Laverne at rastainred@hotmail.com. South Mountain Rides. Road rides every Sat 6 am. Trail rides Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. Meet behind South Mountain Cycle. 3636 E. Ray Rd. 480-706-0858, smcycles.com. Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Assn. Weekly mountain bike rides/ adventures. Various terrain/levels. All welcome. Tucson. 520-3583338, Pollock@arizona.edu, sambabike.org. Sun Lakes Bicycle Club. 30-50M. Saturdays 6 am. Meet at flagpole at Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse on Robson Blvd, S of Riggs Rd. golf course of Sun Lakes. Bob 480-895-2601. Team LUNA Chix. Monthly free women’s mountain and road bike rides. teamlunachix.com, phoenixmtb@teamlunachix.com, lunachixaz@gmail.com. Tortilla Flats Training Ride Tuesdays. 39M. 5:30 p.m. (August 5:15 p.m.). Mining Camp Restaurant, Superstition Mountain, Apache Junction. wmrc.org/tortilla2010

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Plan to participate in the 95-, 65-, 45- or 30-mile ride. All routes wind through historic Flagstaff, and then loop through the cool pines and red rock desert of Northern Arizona. There will be a Friday night packet pickup dinner and a BBQ celebration will be provided at the end of the ride for all participants. Mass start at 7 a.m. from Flagstaff Medical Center’s West Campus parking lot, 1200 N. Beaver Street. The Taylor House provides lodging and supportive services in a caring environment for families of patients receiving medical care away from home.

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For more information or to sponsor the ride please contact the FMC Foundation at 877 527-5291. To register, go to: virtualroster.com

1Mile Kid’s Run - 7:00 AM Start 10K and 5K - 7:30 AM Start

COURSE This exciting road race takes participants through historic downtown Flagstaff and scenic neighborhoods

For more information: (928) 779-1227 email to bporter@northlandhospice.org Hosted by:

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Tucson Cyclocross. Wednesdays 7 am. Have fun and refine skills. Himmel Park, Tucson. Momentum Tribe Multisport Bike Rides. Thursdays: 7:10 pm. Road bike ride, 10 M loop from Tribe. Saturdays: 7 am. Road bike ride, 46M. Meet at Tribe, 1800 N. Scottsdale. Call for times. 480-421-9442, tribemultisport.com. West Valley. Every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday. Rides around the Sun Cities/ West Valley area. Start at McDonald’s, corner of Reems and Grand Ave. Gene Marchi 623-546-8112. WestValley Cycle. Saturdays 6am. 25-60M. A & B Groups. Life Time Parking Lot, Goodyear. Estrella/ Verrado. Intermediate to Advanced riders. David 949-212-4000 Vicki 623-546-5767 http://members.cox. net/westvalleycycle/

Holualua Tucson Triathlon. 6 am. U of A, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, Tucson. Tritucson.com

relay. 7 am. Nine miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road at mile post 333. www.mountainmanevents.com

MAY 29

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Mountain Triathlon at >> Rocky Silverthorne. International and

The Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Olympic, Sprint, Mini Tri/ Duathlon. 6:30 am.Southwest Valley YMCA, Goodyear. Trifamilyracing.com

JUNE 3 of Chino Valley Sprint Tri, >> Town Duathlon, Youth Tri. 6:30 am.

Chino Valley Aquatic Center. Trifamilyracing.com

JUNE 9 Annual Payson Sprint Tri. 7 >> 6th am. Taylor Pool at Rumsey park,

Payson. Deb Rose 928-474-5242.

July 1 Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon. Sprint. 5:45. Hillenbrand Aquatics Center, University of Arizona, Tucson. www.tritucson.com.

MULTISPORT/ JULY 8 4th Annual JCC Scottsdale ADVENTURE RACE >> The Firecracker Adult & Youth &

MAY 5

Sports Rio Salado >> Irongear Triathlon. Sprint, Olympic

Triathlon. Tempe Town Lake. www. redrockco.com

MAY 10 Ironcare Splash & Dash. 6 pm. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. 4peaksracing.com.

MAY 13 Tempe International Triathlon. Triathlon. Olympic and Sprint distances. 6:15 am. Tempe Beach Park. tucsonracing.com

Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon. Mini and Maxi sprint tri, du and youth. 5:30 am. The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Pool, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.

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of Chino Valley Sprint Tri, >> Town Duathlon, Youth Tri. 6:30 am.

Chino Valley Aquatic Center. Trifamilyracing.com

JULY 15 28th Annual Mountain Man Sprint Triathlon. Sprint, supersprint, sprint

704-1295, info@gagetotaltraining. com, gagetotaltraining.com. Triathlon Training Glendale Community College - Beginner to Elite. The class offers inter-class competition, field trips, sponsor discounts, exposure to outside events and … swim, bike, and run workouts guided by experts. The class culminates with competition in a Sprint Triathlon. Class requirements: road or mt. Bike, bicycle helmet, swim goggles running shoes and an open mind. Mark 623-547-5349, trifamilyracing@msn.com. Phone registration: Glendale Community College at 623845-3333. trifamilyracing.com. Haus Triathlon. Based on friends, fitness, and attainment of personal goals. Beginner to Kona; Weekday and weekend group workouts with periodic social gatherings. haustriathlon.com Landis Triathlon Club. Open for all levels. Training rides, runs and swims. Informative club meetings -with speakers. Landis Cyclery, 480730-1081, 602-430-1043, mike@ mikehughes1.com, landistriclub.com. Phoenix Triathlon Club –Come Tri with us! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the multi-sport community. Weekly rides / runs, Monthly meetings for schedule see phoenixtriathlonclub.org. TriCats U of A Triathlon Club. Come practice, race, and socialize! Open to all ability levels. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-241-5437, tomcbrown1@ home.com. arizonatricats.com.

Sprint Distance Triathlon. 8 am. North Pond Park, Silverthorne, CO. rockymountaintriathlon.com.

CLUBS AZ Tri Club. Participation is more important than placing. Free triathlon club. East Valley training. Swims at Canyon Lake, and Pure Fitness. Weekly bike rides in Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale. Runs at Tempe Town Lake. All ages and abilities Dr. Jeffrey Banas. 480-633-6837, drjeffbanas@ aztriclub.com, AzTriClub.com. Breakthrough Multisport. Training and coaching plans and programs designed based on individual needs. Youth programs as well. Breakthroughmultisport.com Camelback Coaching. Coaching for all levels of athletes. Camelbackcoacing.com. Durapulse. Training valley-wide for all levels. 480-862-3076. info@ durapulseperformance.com, durapulseperformance.com. First Wave Tri. Weekly Master’s swimming and running at Arrowhead Country Club, biking from Starbucks on 67th Ave & Arrowhead. firstwavetri.com. Gage Total Training. Triathlon and multisport training. All levels welcome. Train in the Ahwatukee/ Phoenix area. Jane & George 480-

Tri-Scottsdale Foundation. Goal is to increase awareness of the sport, sponsor races and sponsor athletes. Coaching is available from Gage Total Training and Lewis Elliot Racing. Women’s cycling with No Woman Left Behind. Group workouts schedule online. triscottsdale.org. Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club. TDH provides its members with organized group cycling and running workouts every weekend, various training clinics throughout the year, training tucsondesertheat.org or kirk_strang@hotmail.com. Whole Body Coaching. Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome. Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602-275-9177, wholebodycoaching.com.

HIKING/CLIMBING CLUBS Arizona Mountaineering Club. AMC promotes rock climbing, mountaineering, and other outdoor activities. Meetings are the 4th Monday of every month at 7 pm at Phoenix Country Day School, 3901 E. Stanford. amcaz.org. Arizona Outdoor & Travel Club. A group that likes to hike, bike, camp, and do 4x4 off-roading. Tuesdays are general meetings. Scottsdale. azoutdoortravelclub.com. Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Group. Open to all hikers and campers. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of odd

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months (Jan/March/etc.). The club has 3-4 hikes a month from easy to moderate. Yellowallpapaer@hotmail. com, azhikers.org. AZ on the Rocks. Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Fully air-conditioned, showers, fitness equipment. Beginners welcome. Classes for all levels and ages. Near Bell Rd. off the 101 Fwy., Scottsdale. 480-502-9777, AZontheRocks.com. Canine Hiking Club of Arizona. 3-5 hikes per month. All ages, skill levels & dogs welcome. 623-516-9422, jdeben@hotmail.com, mydog8az.com. City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves, including guided hikes, unique series of outdoor yoga classes, programs for kids. phoenix.gov/parks. Flagstaff Hiking Club. Local club that hikes most Saturdays. No meetings but communication through email and monthly newsletter. flagstaffhikingclub.com, adelpha@npgcable.com. Friends. Hiking, backpacking, and canoeing for beginners to advanced. Mail@friendshiking.com, friendshiking.com. Glendale Hiking Club. Several hikes each month. Meets 2nd Thursday of month at 7 pm. Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown. 602-230-5391, glendalehikingclub.org. Lost Dutchman State Park. Saturdays 2-3 hours. Guided hikes focus on plants, wildlife & local history. Ask about their Moonlight Hikes. 480-982-4485. Orienteering Club. Phoenix. Clinics, meetings & competitions on finding the way with a map & compass. 480-706-4824. Outdoor Encounters. A Drinking Club with a Hiking and Camping Problem. Age: Mid 20’s to early 40’s. No formal meetings, monthly happy hours. Different events every weekend. 623587-7539, OutdoorEncounters.com. Outdoor Recreation Program Day Hikes. Gilbert Parks & Recreation, 119 N. Gilbert Rd. 480-503-6200. Phoenix Rock Gym. Rock climbing classes. 480-921-8322, phoenixrockgym.com. Phoenix Trail Mix. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves. 602-495-0222, phonix.gov/PARK/hikes.html. Senior Trekkers Club. 3-4M. Thursdays 8am. Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, Tucson. Social hikes for those over 50. Emory 520-296-7795. Southern Arizona Hiking Club. Tucson. 50-60 hikes per month for all ages & abilities. 520-751-4513, sahcinfo.org. Southwest Outdoors Club. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm. Hiking, backpacking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking. Pyle Adult Rec. Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe. Ed, 480-921-3821. Sierra Club Singles. Hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, climbing, canyoneering & caving, 480-654-1234. Take-a-Hike Club. Take a Hike is an outdoor club for active adults in Arizona. Variety of activities including hiking, backpacking, rock-climbing. Meet at 6:30-7:00 pm Wed. Old Chicago, SW corner Alma School & US-60, Mesa. 480-694-1195

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ takeahikeaz/. Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers. Peg 520-628-8985. tucsonorienteeringclub.org. Wandering Soles Hiking Club. 1st Tuesdays at 7 pm. Weekly hikes throughout Arizona. Members ages 25-40. Boulders, 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe. 602-222-2572. wanderingsoles.org.

INLINE/SKATING CLUBS Predator Speed Skate & Cycle Club. Predator Speed Skate Club is the largest speed-skating club in the southwest, and is one of the largest outdoor clubs in the nation. Mark Gaylor 602-274-5840, predatorspeed.org. Phoenix Fun Skate. Monthly skate organized by Phoenix AZ Inline Skate School 480-570-3306, PhoenixAZinline.com. Tucson Inline SK8 Club. Sundays. Afternoon social skate. Fast Eddie 520-722-7434, skatetucson.org.

RUNNING MAY 5 Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon. 26.2, 13.1. 10k. 6 am. Courthouse Square, Prescott. www. prescottymca.org. Arizona Road Racers Rio Vista Luck of the Draw. 8k, 2M. 7:30 am. Rio Vista Park, Peoria. www.arizonaroadracers.com New Times Dirty 6 – 6 Mile “Mud Run.” 6 miles and loads of obstacles and mud. Rawhide Wild West Town at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler. www. dcbadventrues.

MAY 12 2nd Annual Water for Our World’s Run for the Thirsty. 7:15 am. Reach 11 Sports Complex, Phoenix. Dan Spinogatti 602-740-9996, waterforourworld.org.

MAY 12 ARR Rio Vista Luck of the Draw. 8k. 7:30 am. Rio Vista Park, Peoria. Arizonaroadracers.com Night Run. 8k, 2mile. 6 pm. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, Northeast Lawn, Scottsdale. Thenightrun.com.

MAY 13 Tucson 5000. 7 am. Reid Park, Ramada 14. Tucson. azroadrunners.org.

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CLUBS Arizona Dragon Boat Association. The association invites young and old, or all abilities to participate in a 2500 year old paddling sport. Svasquez2@cox.net, azdba.com. Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. info@azdragonriders. com, azdragonriders.com/azdivadragons.html. City of Tempe Rowing Classes. Classes for ages 13 & up & for all abilities & skill levels. Enrollment for our Junior or Masters competitive program is ongoing. 480-350-5200, tempe.gov/pkrec. City of Peoria Outdoor Adventure Kayaking Classes. ACA certified classes for adults and children. Ongoing at Lake Pleasant. Call 623-773-7725. Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Club Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai. Experience island style fun and exercise. Tempe Town Lake, North side of Lake at white umbrellas on East side of boat launch. Tue & Thu 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am. Look for Andrew, Janet, Peggy, or Auntie Diane.No equipment needed. 602-821-0641 or 626-2009440. outriggeraz.com Rio Salado Rowing Club. RSRC member open row. Twice-Daily open rows. Junior rowing for ages 13-17 yrs. old. New classes start beginning of each month. Boatyard, behind the Red River Music Hall on Mill Avenue & Curry Street, Tempe Town Lake. Riosaladorowing.org. Southern Arizona Paddlers Club. Second Monday of every other month starting in January, AZ Game and Fish Building, 555 N. Greasewood Rd., Tucson, 7 pm. vicepresident@soazpaddlers.org, soazpaddlers.org.

Run for the Mountain-Mountain Charter School 2K/ 5K/ 10K. Flagstaff. Natra.org, virtualroster.com Foam Fest. 5k. Mix of foam, mud and obstacles. Old MacDonald’s Ranch, North Scottsdale. 5kfoamfest.com.

MAY 26 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series 1. 7:30 am. Papago Park, Phoenix. www.arizonaroadracers.com Tucson Mud Run The Dirty 6. 5k. 7:30 am. Old Tucson Studios, Tucson.dcbadventures.com.

JUNE 2 High Games 5k Trail >> Mountain Run. 7 am. Payson event

center. paysonrimcountry.com/ mountainhighgames/ Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown – TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run. 6:30 pm. Downtown Tucson, La Placita Village near the TCC, Tucson. Randy Accetta, SAR 520-991-0733, www.azroadrunners.org. Sacred Mountain Prayer Run NACA 2K, 5K, 10K. 7:30 am. Flagstaff. Natra.org, virtualroster.com

JUNE 8 Sereno Friday Night 5k. Scottsdale Sports Comples serenosoccer.com.

JUNE 10 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series 2. 5k. 6:30 am. Reach 11, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

JUNE 16 in the Aspen. 15k/5k/ >> Gaspin kids dash. 8 am. Nordic

Center, Flagstaff. www.nordiccenter. com or www.natra.org. Colossal Cave 5k Road Race. 6:30 am. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ. www.taggrun.com.

JUNE 17 City of Peoria Father’s Day 4 Miler. 7:30 am. Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria. Peoriaaz.gov/running.

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Northland Hopsice Run for Life. 5k/10k, 1M, fun run. 7 am. Wheeler Park, Flagstaff. Haven Flanagan 928-779-1227, www.northland hospice. org or www.natra.org.

JUNE 30 Gheral Brownlow 10K and 2M Family Fun Run. 6 am. Brownlow Trail in Pioneer Park, Prescott. Susan Anderson 928-409-0023, .runprescott.com.

JULY 4 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series 3. 4M. 6:30 am. Reach 11, Rio Vista Park, Peoria. www.arizonaroadracers.com. Fourth Annual Fourth of July Freedom Run. 5k, family fun run. 6 am. Golf Links Sports Complex Ramada #3, 2400 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson. www.taggrun.com.

JULY 7 Carissa’s Run. 5:30 am. Capps Middle School on Reidhead St. in Heber/Overgaard. Valerie Reynolds 928-409-0023.

CLUBS American Diabetes Association. TEAM DIABETES. Walk. Run. Cure. Join us and help children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Training programs designed for all levels with a supportive TEAM environment! Michelle, 602-861-4731 x7095. Feel The Heat Track Club. Tues & Thurs. 6:30 pm. Youth, Open, Submasters, & Masters Athletes. USATF Certified & Experience Coaching. Our Coaches are athletes also! Stop by and try us! Marcos de Niza HS, Hamilton HS, McClintock HS. 480235-4587, speedbyrawle.com Marathon Coaching Consultants. “Human kindness through running” Running Club and Personal Training Across the Valley. Group runs: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Track workouts: Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach David Allison: 480-326-1495, marathoncoachaz.com. Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association. NATRA’s mission is to promote trail running in Northern Arizona to folks of all abilities. Saturday group runs on various trails. nsw1731@earthlink.net, natra.org. Phoenix Hash House Harriers. A drinking club with a running problem hosts non-competitive “Hare & Hound” runs “hashes” each Sat. at various locations. 602-230-JERX, http://phoenixhhh.org/. RunFar Arizona. West Valley half and full marathon training, and general running program. runfaraz.com, runfaraz@cox.net. Rx Running. Comprehensive, individualized programs. Flexible meeting times. Nationally certified running coaches. 480-491-3506, RxRunning. com, coach@RxRunning.com Sole Sports Running Club. Group Runs and Marathon Training. Long Runs Sat. & Wed. Mornings, Mon. & Thur. evenings. Track Workout Wednesday Evenings. solesportsrunning.com. Team in Training. Training for Rock N’ Roll AZ. Teams to walk or run a variety of marathons to help find a cure for leukemia. All fitness levels welcome. 602-788-8622, 800-568-1372.

The Lightning Track Club. Phoenix. Athletic and speed training. Coach Mo. 480-217-0175, mstreety@hotmail.com, coachmospeedcamp.com. The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday evening group runs. 6:00 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-325-5097, runningshopaz.com. Zonie Hash House Harriers. Regularly scheduled hare & hound chases, generally in the Chandler/Tempe area. 480–821-0471, zoniehhh.org.

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ CLASSES Core Classes. Dynamic and challenging 60 minutes, designed to strengthen the core of the individual while incorporating the entire body and increasing endurance, flexibility, strength and power. Phoenix /4440 N. 36th St. Suite 240 / 602-956-4040/ Kraemer@endurancerehab.com Scottsdale/ 9376 E. Bahia Dr. / 480-556-8406 / Brandon@ endurancerehab.com or Andi@endurancerehab.com endurancerehab.com.

SWIMMING CLUBS Arizona Masters Swimming. Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting aquatics fitness and swimming events within the State of Arizona. Part of United States Masters Swimming. 480-365-0037, azlmsc.org. Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. 12-1pm. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-3633867, camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs. 25+ workouts a week. Scottsdale and Tempe pools. 602818-4790, sundevilmasters.com.

MISCELLANEOUS JUNE 1-3 Mountain High Games. A >> Payson variety of events including

mountain bike race, trail run, ATV, archery, horseshoe, dutch oven cooking and more. Visit paysonrimcountry.com/mountainhighgames/

JUNE 22-24 Grand Canyon State Games Summer Games. Competition for all age and abilities in a variety of sports held in venues throughout the metro phoenix area. Most events held June 22-24. Gcsg.org

JULY 20-22 Lori Piestewa National Native American Games. 7 sports hosted by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Fountain HIills/Fort McDowell. Gcsg.org. DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CALL THE INFORMATION NUMBER PROVIDED. Free calendar listings are available to events with specific dates & ongoing activities that are free & open to the public. Listings are limited to space available and subject to publisher’s approval. If you would like to see your event listed, send your notice before the 5th of the preceding month to: calendar@sweatmagazine.com

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