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Land Sharks Win In the Swim Rhona Melsky uncovers the value of dry land training on your swim stroke.

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Fashionable and functional Sweat-style swim wear.

Publisher’s Note. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Inspiration Madness By Sue Berliner

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Spa Specials, Diaper Dump, Genuine Innovations AZ Triple Challenge

On Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Flagstaff Summer Series, Sahuarita Lake Triathlon, Deuces Wild, Tribal Sprint Tri, Barn Burner

Fit Fare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Engineered Foods

Sweat Shorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 AZ Dragon Boat Festival, Bartlett Lake Triathlon

Que Pasa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The SWEAT Marketplace. . . . 29 Cover Elena Rassolova Peers out from a cabana at the Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley. Elena’s striped bikini is by TYR. Photo by Heather Hill, www.heatherhill.com

On this page Shawn O’Connell walks on water. He is wearing Speedo board shorts.

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Inspiration Marathon

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ast month, I spent a lot of time sitting on my bum eating bon-bons. Actually, I was enjoying 16 flicks over eight days during the Phoenix Film Festival. Had my alternator not died while trying to reach Harkin’s Cine Capri, I would have set a personal film fest best of 18 movies. The chocolate morsels are an exaggeration but fueling up on sour gummy bears, popcorn and chicken wings leaves me at my annual junk food quota.

The ninth Annual Phoenix Film Festival featured independent films from around the globe, celebrities, actors, filmmaking seminars and parties. I have supported it since its second year. Of all the events I participate in, this is one of my favorites. The filmmakers, producers, directors, screen writers and actors are very accessible for one-on-one discussions. Over the years I’ve met Edward Burns, John Waters, Peter Fonda, Stacey Keach, Jane Seymour, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne. This year featured Billy Zane, Virginia Madsen and Bill Engvall. Q&As follow most of the screenings. I am front and center like the teacher’s pet, always raising my hand.

While meeting the celebrities and filmmakers is cool, what makes the event so special is the passion they have for their projects. The films are small- to low-budget flicks, not blockbuster Hollywood types. It doesn’t mean low quality. Taking a story from concept to script to celluloid reality requires a marathon of persistence, commitment and focus. Some films take 10 years to get to the big screen while many never do. Even festival award winners may never have a national screening. The 130 films shown at the festival were selected from 900.

Excited to be among the chosen few, those involved with these films exude a contagious amount of positive, passionate and creative energy that flows through to the film fans.

The films are often works of art and inspiration. Every genre is represented including thrillers, comedies, dramas and documentaries. They come in long, short and international flavors. I am a big fan of nonfiction books, so my favorites this year include a film based on a true story and several documentaries.

Shot entirely in Tucson, Lightbulb is a true tale of a small-time inventor and his fasttalking sidekick who overcome hard times with hope and humor. Shooting Beauty is a documentary by a young fashion photographer who puts cameras in the hands of severely disabled people. Even though they have limited mobility and speech, the resulting images reveal their hidden world of romance, daring, loss and laughter.

Garbage Dreams follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade at the world’s largest garbage village, a ghetto, on the outskirts of Cairo. The kids survive by recycling 80 percent of what they collect.

Faced with globalization of their trade, they are at a crossroads.

In Virginia Madsen’s I Know A Women Like That, her mother interviews successful and active women in their 70s to 90s. One of the best images is when a smiling 94-year-old woman slaloms across the screen. Gotta Dance chronicles the New Jersey Nets’ debut of the firstever, senior citizen, hip-hop dance team.

Just as my bum was starting to recover the day after the flick fest, a very “green” friend reminded me that one film we missed was having a short run at the Camelview. The celluloid junkie in me could not resist Fuel, a winner at Sundance in 2008. This tale of the journey of the Veggie Van to promote biodiesel more than a decade ago turned into so much more and a real education for me. It was exciting to see that Arizona has great potential for a role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuel not just with solar power, but also oil-producing algae.

I hope you’ll take time from your work, family and training schedules to see some of these movies in the theatres or find out more about them online. Take a break from burning both ends of the candle for some inspiration and motivation.

Pass me the popcorn, please.

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Heather Hill This month Heather went to work finding the best shots of our athlete swimsuit models.

Heather got her professional start photographing the Indiana University Little 500 bicycle race, and has been widening her repertoire of subjects ever since. Her photographs have appeared in numerous national publications as well as many local magazines. Although much of her work now focuses on portraiture, her favorite subject matter involves creative movement found in dance and theatre, as well as sport. An avid dancer herself, Heather teaches swing dance in the Valley that in combined with boot camp sessions gives her strength and endurance to haul all her gear. When this went to press she was training for her first triathlon, Tri For the Cure. Find her at heatherhillphoto.com.

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Kristine Frank Professional makeup artist Kristine got her first artist job in 1993 and has been busy ever since.

She has worked on TV shows and in film, print, weddings and corporate events. Kristine is very energetic and enthusiastic, and is an asset to every production that she works on. Most importantly, Kristine loves what she does and it shows.

This month she enjoyed the pool side shoot. Her work varies from natural to exotic. And know for her very creative talent with colors. She has expanded her work to include body painting.

Examples of her work can be found at www.kristinefrank.com. She currently resides in Glendale, Ariz., but travels the world for her clients.

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Rhona Melsky Rhona Melsky, a long-time journalist with experience as a reporter, writer, copywriter, copyeditor and managing editor for magazines, newspapers and web sites, cut to the chase with this months feature on dry land training for swimmers. After a 13-year stint in New York City, she moved home to Arizona six years ago. She loves to travel, cycle, ski and take step class. Her passion is animal rescue work and she serves on the board of directors of Wildhorse Ranch Rescue, an equine rescue in Gilbert.

She is pictured here with one of the rescued animals – Rufus. Her own rescue family includes three dogs, a rabbit and a mustang. She says, “I also like mucking horse poop. It’s a great upper-body workout.”

Nancy Clark Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people in her practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA. She is known for her Sports Nutrition Guidebook. Her newest book is Nancy Clark’s Food Guide for New Runners: Getting It Right From the Start. This handy resource is for novice runners who want help fueling themselves as they get in shape. By learning how to eat right from the start, they’ll have the energy they need to enjoy running longer and longer. Her many titles and guides for runners, marathoners, and cyclists are available on www.nancyclarkrd.com or www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com.

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The seven events to follow are $25 to $40 and include mini spa treatments, wellness classes, beauty demos, boutique discounts, fitness sessions, raffles, refreshments, goodie bags and a chance to tour the hottest spa destinations Arizona has to offer. Featured sponsors for the 2009 series include: Arizona SpaGirls; Chat, Chew & Chocolate; Whole Foods Market; SpaBound Summer Passport; Whish Body; Phoenix Magazine; Desert Living Magazine; New Beauty Magazine; Escape to Shape and Metromint. The 2009 events take place every other weekend at the following locations:’

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June 14: Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Resort at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale June 28: Dolce Salon & Spa at Arrowhead, Peoria July 12: The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona, Peoria July 25: Alvadora Spa at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix

Aug. 9: Dolce Salon & Spa at the Borgata, Scottsdale Aug. 23: Lamar Spa, Scottsdale

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The spa event has raised nearly $40,000 for the SelfEsteem program at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. Space is limited and prime dates fill fast. Sign up at the dates of your choice at www.SummerSpaAZ.com.

A new study indicates that swimming cuts men’s risk of dying by about 50 percent compared to running, walking and being a couch spud. The University of South Carolina study, led by Dr. Steven Blair, evaluated physical exams and behavioral surveys from thousands of people who were enrolled in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study over the past 32 years. The results were presented at the 2008 World Aquatic Health™ Conference in Colorado Springs and have been published in the International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education.

“These lower rates of mortality in swimmers compared with walkers and sedentary men might well be expected,” comments Dr. Blair, “but it is surprising that we also observed lower mortality in swimmers than in runners.”

The study population was limited to white, well-educated, middle- to upper-class men. An earlier study found that women and men had similar benefits from swimming in terms of fitness and other health indicators. Dr. Blair also reports that regular swimmers had a higher cardio respiratory fitness than walkers and sedentary people.

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Local Fitness Fellow Finalist for Trainer of the Year Scott Keppel, owner of Scott’s Training Systems in Tempe and Mesa, has been selected as one of the 2009 PFP Trainer of the Year Top Ten Finalists. Keppel has been part of the fitness industry for over 14 years. Scott was the winning trainer for channel 3’s weight loss challenge each of the 3 years it was held and later created their first fitness challenge. He is a lifetime natural competitor who has trained dozens of clients for bodybuilding, figure, and fitness competitions.

Find out more at 480-820-0835 or www.

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Tempe Free Workouts

To introduce its new Kiwanis Fitness Center the city is offering two free weeks of unlimited use to all new customers. All levels of fitness goals are targeted by allowing daily use, punch cards, six-month or annual packages with no contracts or joining fees.

Certified fitness staff are always ready to assist you and personal trainers are available upon request. The Fitness Center has more than 10 pieces of cardiovascular and six pieces of strength equipment. In addition, there are free weights ranging from five to 50 pounds, exercise mats, stability balls, balance rollers, and circuit steps available. Stop by to check out the new facility. The Kiwanis Recreation Center is located at 6111 S All America Way, Tempe. Info: call 480-350-5201 or 480-3505050 TTY or go to www.tempe. gov/fitness.

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Drop off unopened packs of disposable diapers throughout the month of May at Sunflower Farmers Markets and Discount Tire stores in Maricopa County.

The seventh annual Valley Diaper Drive by The Valley Diaper Bank is held because Medicare, food stamps and other social programs don’t cover the cost of diapers for needy families. The local nonprofit agency is teaming up with Discount Tire Co., 98.7FM The Peak, KTAR-AM/ FM and Sunflower Farmers Markets for this year’s drive.

Info: www.valleydiaperbank.org or call 602-253-0050.

Show Mom you really care about her health with a Mother’s Day gift of a certificate to boot camp. In the West Valley, longtime Phoenix trainer, body builder and triathlete Kim Saari works out small groups in a private gym. Campers meet Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. in Thunderbird Park’s South Parking Lot. Bring a mat (if you have one) and water. Wear tennis shoes and comfortable workout clothes People of all levels can participate and benefit from this workout. The cost is $240 for six weeks. Saari is a popular trainer and body builder. For more info, contact Kim at 602-793-0002 or mrharley93@aol.com

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Mo’ Info In the April 09 issue, we forgot to mention that our cover girl Sally Meyerhoff is a Sole Sports-sponsored athlete and was wearing Nike gear courtesy of Sole Sports. www.sweatmagazine.com

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Dancing with the Stars recently introduced a new way to get your cardio jumping – the Lindy Hop. The Arizona Lindy Hop Society offers classes to learn this original swing dance that started more than 80 years ago in the ballrooms of Harlem.

“The Lindy is a lot of fun for all ages and does not have to have tricky air steps or flips to be fun” says Steve Conrad, founder of the AZ Lindy Hop Society. “We have a place to go out social dancing nearly every night of the week and it is the new generation of swing dancers that keep this dance alive.”

It is $10 per class each Sunday afternoon at the Fatcat Ballroom 3131 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. There are also Swing Classes at the Fatcat Tuesday evenings and in Tempe on Thursdays. Info at www.AZLindy.com.

3D Good at Gold’s

Gold’s Gym is the first national fitness chain to offer state-of-the art fitness technology to its members in Arizona, by introducing the Visual Fitness Planner. The VFP is an interactive tool that educates and motivates members by providing custom 3D before and after images. In addition to the visual aspect, the system calculates health age, health risks such as Type II Diabetes, Stroke, Cancer and Cardiovascular Heart Disease. It offers a custom workout routine and meal plan based on its analysis.

The health risk portion of the Visual Fitness Planner is based on the seven risk factors identified by the American Medical Association, the American Dietetic Association, and the American Heart Association; age, family history, activity level, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a person’s body mass index.

VFP utilizes powerful 3D body morphing technology to illustrate the dramatic benefits of a personalized and targeted fat-loss program to lower all major health risks. Gold’s Gym produces a detailed report which provides a comprehensive lifestyle program and shows a visual representation, actual changes and the anticipated timeline for the desired results. The VFP is available to anyone who sits down with a Gold’s Gym trainer, not just members. Go to www.goldsgym.com to find the nearest gym.

Steve Conrad dances the Lindy Hop with Allison Olsen at the Wrigley Mansion.

Triple Crown Tri Challenge

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Get a monthful of swim, bike and run racing in the Genuine Innovations Arizona Triple Crown Challenge.

The series swims off at the Tempe International Triathlon Olympic Distance event on May 17, then splashes south of Tucson for the Sahuarita Lake Triathlon on May 25 and dashes to a finish in Show Low at the Deuces Wild Olympic Distance Triathlon on May 30. The male and female amateur athletes with the lowest combined times for all three races receive a prize package from Genuine Innovations. For everyone who enters all three events, there is a drawing for one male and one female entry into next year’s races, a bag of goodies from Tucson-based Genuine Innovations, the company that boasts that it is No. 1 in CO2 Tire Inflation Since 1987. Info at: www.tucsonracing.com, www.tritucson.com or www. trisportsracing.com

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Enjoy four hours of Tai Chi Easy ($60) from 1 to 5 p.m. May 16, led by Dr. Roger Jahnke, director and founder of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi in Santa Barbara.

Jahnke, author of books on Holistic and Chinese healing, teaches all levels by reviewing basic movements and breath techniques and providing constructive feedback to participants. Tai Chi Easy supports healing, wellness, stress mastery, disease prevention and performance enhancement. The May class is at Mountainside Fitness, 1920 S. Alma School Road (at Germann). To register contact Amy Larkin, at amy@mountainsidefitness.com or call 480-432-9777. Info: www.feeltheqi.com.

Red Rock Walk

Sedona’s red rock formations seem to glow in the setting sunlight. Enjoy naturalist-guided sunset hikes at Red Rock starting at 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June to August. Archaeology, plants and other aspects of nature are discussed.

An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalistled interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and

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moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. The hike lasts for approximately two to two-and-a-half hours, has an elevation climb of 200250 feet and covers two miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking

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shoes, and bring water, a flashlight and insect spray. This hike is held only one night each month from April through October. Start times vary. Hikes and walks may require reservations.

Contact the park at 928-282-6907.

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Flagstaff Summer Ckpp] D]ra Ep Running Series The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Flagstaff Summer Running Series takes off in May and finishes in August. The series includes race lengths up to half marathons on the tree-dodging trails of Flagstaff. The Northland Hospice 10k/5k Run has been added to the schedule this year. Six races in the series make for one awesome, summerlong running competition.

The series is scored for the 10k, 5k and half marathon distances with a runner’s best three of six races counting for his or her series score. Signing up for the entire running series is of value, even if you only run three races.

Prizes include flat screen televisions donated

by AVDomotics. In addition, Salomon will again donate their latest and greatest trail shoes to the top finishers. You can sign up for each individual race but to be included in the series, you must sign up for all by June 6.

The first racers are off and running May 16 with the Run for the Mountain School 5k/10k beginning at 8 a.m. at Ft. Tuthill. Info: 928- 779-2392.

The rest of the series is: June 6, NACA Sacred Mountain Prayer 5k/10k, 7:30 a.m. at Thorpe Park, info at 928-526-2968; June 20, Gaspin in the Aspen 5k/15k; June 27, Northland Hospice Run/Walk 5k/10k; Aug. 1: Machine Solutions Soldiers Trail 5/10K; and Aug. 8, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff 5k/Half Marathon Run/Walk. You must register for the complete series before the second race at Thorpe Park on June 6. For more series details, call 928-774-0659 or visit www.natra.org.

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The Sahuarita Lake Triathlon A “Best of the U.S. Triathlons” qualifier, the Sahuarita Lake Triathlon draws in some of the best triathletes around. Located in Sahuarita, Ariz. about 30 minutes south of Tucson, this is the second of three races in the Genuine Innovations Arizona Triple Crown Challenge.

The distances include a 1k-lake swim, 25k bike and 5k run. The race starts at 6:30 a.m.

The individual adult entry fee is $55; after May 11 $65. Relay team fees are $105; $120 after May 11. If you are not a USAT member, you must purchase a single day membership

for $10. There is no day-of-race registration for the triathlon. There is a pre-race meeting at TriSports, 4495 S. Coach Dr. in Tucson on Sunday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any questions about the race this is the time to get answers. Go to www.tritucson. com for more information.

May 30-31 TriSports Deuces Wild Festival Party on at TriSports Racing’s Sixth Annual Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival May 20 to 31.

This event boasts the largest raffle in triathlon and has awards five deep for overall winners in each race and three deep in each age group.

The Festival is part of the Half Max National Championship Series. The Olympic Distance triathlon is the final race of three in the Genuine Innovations Arizona Triple Crown Challenge.

The Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival consists of three triathlons—an Olympic distance triathlon, a long course triathlon and an off-road XTERRA American Tour triathlon.

New this year is the Aquabike Duathlon. On May 30, the Deuceman Long Course Triathlon and Aquabike begin the festivities by taking athletes on a scenic tour of the White Mountains. The Deuceman is a 1.2-mile swim followed by a 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run.

The Aquabike is the swim and bike without a run. The Olympic Distance Triathlon follows and takes athletes out of Fools Hollow Lake Recreation Area through the city of Show Low and back into the Ponderosa pines. The XTERRA Deuces Wild Triathlon completes the weekend on May 31. This race is part of the XTERRA American Tour where athletes earn points toward becoming Regional Champions to qualify for the XTERRA USA Championships in Nevada.

All proceeds from this popular race benefit national and local charities of the Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Show Low Youth Sports and Recreation Foundation. For festival party details and registration information, go to www.trisportsracing.com.

June 6 Tribal Sprint Triathlon and Arizona Open Water Swim The Tribal Sprint Triathlon is the final triathlon in Central Arizona before the temperature

kicks into high gear. Head out to Lake Pleasant and have one more dash. Presented by Tribe Multisport, the course consists of a 1,000meter swim, 23k bike and 5k run. The scenic course has two transition areas, with the bike segment being a point-to-point route.

The 2000 and 4000 meter, open water swim events are races No. 2 in the Arizona Open Water Swim series, which kicks off on May 2.

On Friday, June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., packet pick up and late registration will be held at Tribe Multisport in Scottsdale.

On June 6 at 5 a.m., packet pick up and late registration continues at the Lake Pleasant four-lane boat ramp. Body markings begin and transition area will be open at that time. The transition area closes at 6:05 a.m.

Athletes swim to the staging area and the gun goes off at 6:15 a.m. Info and register: www.dcbadventures.com.

June 20-21 Barn Burner and Cross the Ranch Head up to Flagstaff for the inaugural Barn Burner, 104-mile endurance mountain bike race and Cross the Ranch cyclocross.

The Barn Burner starts at 7 a.m. on June 20. The course is a 26-mile loop on Forest Service roads. While not technically challenging, the ride is at altitude. But it is in cool weather, with cool people and camping out. This is a “roady” mountain bike course, meaning it is beginner friendly and fast for the experienced. Riders will start Le Mans style -- running to your trusty steed and heading out on a Wild West adventure.

There are four race divisions: Cowboy - race by yourself, male or female; Cowboy Single Speed - race by yourself, with single gear bike, male or female; Pardner - race with a friend, co-ed and Posse - a team of four male/female, co-ed categories.

Cross the Ranch starts at 8:30 a.m. on June 21. This is a 1-plus mile looped course around the camping area for the Barn Burner. It features obstacles requiring dismount, tight turns and cowbells. Race length varies per category. There are other activities including a mini BMX course. Head to camp early to escape the heat. Barn Burner Village opens on June 18 for super-early packet pick-up and registration that continue through‑-681-Race (7223) or www.redrockco.com. S

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The old training model was jump in the water and swim, swim, swim. Land-based training takes athletes out of the drink and onto dry land. At first ridiculed by old-time swim coaches, land-based swim training has gained credibility among major swim training facilities.

“Most all my activities with swimmers is out of the water,” says J.R. Rosania, one of the pioneers of land-based swim training.

Rosania, 50, Phoenix, is an exercise physiologist by degree. A former collegiate swimmer, he is a personal trainer as well as a swim coach for individual athletes. Rosania has trained Gary Hall Jr., a 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the 50- meter freestyle, and Misty Hyman, a 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the 200-meter butterfly.

It’s all in the stroke Rosania first started working with Hyman when she was a local sophomore in high school. Already a world-class swimmer, Hyman was sent by her coach to Rosania to increase her body strength.

“Misty needed to be stronger,” Rosania says.

“Because I was a competitive swimmer, I had the knowledge of swimming mechanics and stroke analysis. I developed a series of strength or resistance exercises that emulates a swimmer’s stroke regardless of the stroke – freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke – that will enhance the swimmer’s strength in the water.”

Rosania says his basic concept is breaking down the stroke biomechanics into segments that the swimmer then can replicate with resistance. By putting several movements together, the swimmer will have completed the stroke cycle with enhanced strength.

“Perfect practice makes a perfect swimmer,” Rosania says.

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Land-based swim training takes athletes out of the water to help improve their stroke Training on dry land Lewis Elliot, 28, Scottsdale, a professional triathlete, didn’t start swimming until he was 22.

“I was terrible at it,” he says. “I came from Montana. I could swim and not drown, but my times were terribly slow until I moved to Phoenix in 2004 and worked like crazy. Then my times dropped within a matter of months.”

“For a long time, they thought people shouldn’t lift weights ever,” Elliot says. “They thought the only way to get better at swimming is by swimming. But now they have more complete strength training programs where they do all kinds of different things that are land-based.”

He says land-based swim training adds variety, is very effective and gives him another way to improve other than by actual swimming.

If there’s anyone who knows Elliot as a swimmer in and out of the water, it’s Jonny Tunstall, 33, head coach of the swim team at Sun Devil Masters in Tempe and Scottsdale, a masters swimming club. Tunstall trains Elliot and others including ex-Olympians, college swimmers and fitness swimmers.

Born in Liverpool, England, Tunstall was the 1996 British national champion in the 200-meter breaststroke. He was recruited to swim at Arizona State University and was the team captain.

Swimming’s supplement “Swimming is very muscle specific,” Tunstall says. “We use muscles in a slightly different way. Traditionally the best way to work muscles when you’re swimming is by swimming.

There’s not really a way to replace swimming.

But it’s definitely a way to supplement it.”

Tunstall recommends lots of shoulder stretching and flexibility in addition to weight training programs that work the major muscle groups.

“Something that has become very important in the past eight years is core work,” he says. “The most important thing you can do swimming-wise is to have a good body position, which means riding high in the water and having pretty much a rigid spine. You need a strong core to keep the body position at a tight line and nice height.”

Tunstall doesn’t implement land-based training, but he encourages his swimmers to do it on their own.

“As far as people at the top of their game, it’s really important,” he says. “It’s that sort of stuff that makes a difference between good swimmers and world-class athletes: strong core, good flexibility and strength in specific muscle areas.”

The idea that weight training bulks up and slows down swimmers is slowly fading.

“My concept is such that we break down a swimmer’s stroke and apply resistance within the mechanics of the stroke to enhance the swimmer’s stroke capacity,” Rosania says.

“These exercises will increase a swimmer’s strength without bulking up the swimmer.”

It’s all at the core Through the use of stretch bands and focusing on core strength, Anne Wilson, 42, Fountain Hills, a swim and triathlon coach, prefers land-based training at home, exercises that don’t require her to be in the weight room.

Wilson grew up in Phoenix and swam collegiately at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. She and her husband Bill own Camelback Coaching in Scottsdale where she works with masters swimmers.

“The essence of any dry-land training is usually the core-related exercises, which would be strengthening your abdomen, your back, the glutes,” Wilson says. “Everything that is transmitted through that core area must be strong for a swimmer.”

By tying stretch bands to the dining room table leg, she says you can practice the underwater pulling movement of the freestyle stroke.

“If you’re working with stretch cords or bands, you can do certain isolation exercises, which will strengthen your rotator cuff and prevent injury,” Elliot says.

“Personally I think you should do everything you can from watching your diet to supplementing your swimming – you want to be the best you can be,” Tunstall says. “If you want to swim fast you should be doing all that stuff. Find a top swimmer in the Olympics who doesn’t do that, and I’ll buy you a pint.” S

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Tom Drath Age: 50 Lives in: Scottsdale Occupation: Director of Fitness at the Montelucia Resort and Spa Athletic Accomplishments: Grew up playing organized football, basketball, baseball, and running track.

Currently enjoy hiking Squaw Peak, and Camelback Mountains.

Hobbies: Traveling and pretty much anything that gets me out doors and moving…

Favorite Quote: Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. –Mark Twain Favorite Book: Ayn Rand’s, Atlas Shrugged Favorite Song: In Through Time, by Govinda I admire: My grandfather and father (Walter and Albert Drath) I look forward to: Being fortunate enough to have an opportunity to reach out and help more people.

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Maureen Rankin Age: 38 Lives in: Phoenix Occupation: Swim Coach for BEST Swim Club in Phoenix Hobbies: Running, strength training, hiking, reading books for my book club and camping with my family.

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I admire: Women in athletics. Especially women in athletics that don’t use age as an excuse to slow them down or minimize their goals. Dara Torres comes to mind.

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Hobbies: Running, fitness, hiking, skiing, boxing Favorite Quote: Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. –Thoreau Favorite Book: It’s Not About the Bike, Lance Armstrong Favorite Tune: American Girl by Tom Petty I admire: Lance Armstrong: I look forward to: The future. Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro while guiding a blind person in June 09

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Shawn O’Connell Age: 38 Lives in: Phoenix Occupation: Teacher/Swim Coach Desert Vista High School/Model –Ford/Robert Black Athletic Accomplishments: College swimmer, 75 + multi-sport events (sprint triathlon to Ironman) Hobbies: Triathlon, ping pong, road trips Favorite Quote: Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you’re probably right.

Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows Favorite Tune: Too many to choose from I admire: People who work hard and don’t quit I look forward to: Early mornings and coffee

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Occupation: Physicians Assistant for Arizona Sports and Spine Physicians Athletic Accomplishments: Southwest Regional America’s Fittest Model 1st Place – Male Model Hobbies: Visiting FBI Headquarters, playing make believe Favorite Quote: It is never too late to do nothing. –Allen Ginsberg Favorite Song: Radio GaGa by Queen I admire: Bear Grylls from the television series Man versus Wild, because he eats decaying zebra carcass I look forward to: My twin daughters’ Junior Prom

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Favorite Book: Good to Great Favorite Tune: Coldplay I admire: My dad I look forward to: Traveling to 30 countries throughout Europe this summer

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The Athlete’s Kitchen Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD April 2009 Engineered Sports Foods: Convenience or Necessity?

To look at all the ads for sports drinks, energy bars, electrolyte replacers, and sports candies, you’d think these engineered products are a necessary part of a sports diet, particularly if you are doing endurance exercise such as training for a marathon or a triathlon. When my clients ask for advice about how to use these products, I first assess their daily sports diet to determine if they can get—or are getting— what they want from standard foods (carbs, sodium). In most cases, they can get their needs met with a wisely chosen sports diet.

While there is a time and a place for engineered sports foods (particularly among people who train at a high intensity), many athletes needlessly waste a lot of money misusing them. The purpose of this article is to help you become an informed consumer, so you can wisely spend your hard-earned money.

Pre-exercise energy bars While fueling with a pre-workout PowerBar and Gatorade ($2-$3) is one way to energize your workout, you could less expensively consume 300 calories of banana+yogurt+water ($1) or pretzels+raisins+water (50¢). Any of these choices are carbohydrate-rich and will offer the fuel your muscles need for a stellar workout.

The best pre-exercise snacks digest easily, settle well in your stomach, and do not talk back to you. Standard supermarket foods can do that as well as engineered foods.

Experiment to determine what settles best in your body.

Energy Drinks There’s little doubt that Red Bull and other energy drinks are popular, particularly among folks who use them for alcohol mixers.

The 110 calories of sugar “helps the medicine go down” (for those who don’t enjoy the taste of certain alcoholic beverages). The resulting problem is wide-awake drunks who think they can drive themselves home—but then get into accidents.

For athletes, energy drinks are the source of enough sugar and caffeine to give you a quick energy boost. The problem is, one quick fix will not compensate for missed meals.

That is, if you sleep through breakfast and barely eat lunch, having a Red Bull for a preworkout energizer will unlikely compensate for the previous inadequate food intake. If you can make the time to train, you can also

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Caffeine A known “ergogenic aid”, caffeine enhances performance by making the effort seem easier. A pre-exercise caffeine-fix—especially if accommodated by carbs—can energize your workout. Here’s how the options compare: Option Caffeine (mg) Cost Coca-Cola, 20 oz 60 $1.59 Red Bull, 8-oz 80 $2.19 No-doz, 1 tablet 200 $0.33 Starbuck’s, 16 oz 300 $1.94

Sports Drinks Many athletes believe the sodium in sports drinks is essential to replace the sodium lost in sweat. Wrong. Sports drinks are actually relatively low in sodium compared to what you consume in your meals. Sodium enhances fluid retention and helps keep you hydrated, as opposed to plain water that goes in one end, out the other.

If you sweat heavily, you might lose about 1,000 to 3,000 mg sodium in an hour of hard exercise. Here are options for replacing these sodium losses: Replacements Sodium (mg) Endurolytes, 1 capsule 40 Cheese stick, 1 oz 200 PowerBar Electrolytes, 8 oz.

65 Pizza, 1 slice 500 Gatorade, 8 oz.

110 Salt, 1/4 teaspoon 600 Gatorade Endurance, 8 oz.

200 Soup, 1 can Campbell’s 2,200 As you can see, there is no need for anyone to drink a sports drink with their lunch, because the soup or cheese sandwich have far more sodium than the small amount of sodium in the sports drink. By consuming some salty food such as 8 ounces of chicken broth before exercising in the heat, you can get a hefty dose of sodium into your body before you even start to exercise. This has been shown to enhance endurance.

Many engineered foods tout they are enriched with B-vitamins “for energy”. Yes, B-vitamins are needed to convert food into energy, but they are not sources of energy.

Few athletes realize the body has a supply of vitamins stored in the liver, so you are unlikely to become deficient during exercise.

Athletes, who eat far more food—hence more vitamins—than sedentary folks, have the opportunity to consume abundant vitamins. A big bowl of Wheaties offers 100% of the Daily Value (DV) for B-vitamins. (Most cereals, breads, pastas and other grain foods are enriched with B-vitamins‑unless they are “all natural”). Eight ounces of orange juice offers 100% of the DV for Vitamin C. In contrast, 8 ounces of Energy Tropical Citrus Vitamin Water offers only 40% of the DV for C.

Sports Candy: I groaned when one runner told me she ate Sports Beans ($1/100-calorie packet) for her afternoon snack. Like sports drinks, sports beans are designed to be taken during exercise. Regular jellybeans would be a far less expensive snack! She unlikely even needed extra sodium, given she ran for only an hour.

Raisins, dried pineapple, or grapes would make a healthier snack option

Conclusion Not everyone uses sports foods to enhance their performance. Research on a simulated 3-day adventure race suggests otherwise.

When the racers were given a buffet of fueling options during this event, 86% of their calories came from supermarket foods (candy, pizza, sandwiches, soft drinks, coffee, bananas, etc.) as opposed to only 14% from engineered sports foods (sports drinks, gels, energy bars, protein bars). They reported standard foods tasted better and were more palatable. As an educated consumer, do you want to do the same? S

Electrolytes One triathlete reported using electrolyte replacers throughout the day. He then admitted he didn’t even know what electrolytes are. I explained they are electrically charged particles, more commonly known as sodium, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

Standard foods abound with electrolytes, more so than engineered sports foods—

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The 250 participants in the 4th Annual Barltett Lake Olympic and Sprint Triathlons and Duathlon were treated to perfect weather and clear and 68 degrees on March 22. It was a consolation prize, since the steep course presented enough challenges on its’ own.

“This was the most difficult Olympic triathlon I have ever done,” said Lewis Elliot, pro-triathlete and overall winner. “There is so much vertical gain on the ride and run. I was expecting the run to be easier then the bike. It was harder. It is a great early season strength builder.”

Elliot, 28, finished third at California 70.3 Ironman in 2007 and is a regular at the front of the pack. He finished the 1500 meter swim, 24.8 mile bike and 10k run 9 minutes ahead of his closest competitor.

The Sprint tri was a 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike and 2.2 mile. run.

The 6th Annual SRP Dragon Boat Festival returned to the north shore of Tempe Town Lake on March 28-29. This year the race hosted more than 30 teams of 25 members each from all over the country. The main event was the 500 meters held on Saturday with finals on Sunday. The 250 meter sprints were fast and held on Sunday. Throughout the weekend, paddlers and spectators were entertained with a multitude of international singing, dance and martial arts demos. The event is put on by the Arizona Dragon Boat Association. Marcie Greenberg, founder of the organization and festival, said what started as more a local festival has turned into a very competitive event. “Teams are coming from all over the country for the first race of the season,” said Greenberg. “This is helping to grow the sport in Arizona and raise the skill level of our paddlers. Times were faster this year. It is great to see all the camaraderie in each team and between competing teams.”

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OLYMPIC TRIATHLON

OVERALL WOMEN Angela Axmann( 2:32:15) Cathy Yndestad (2:41:31) Elisabeth Lawaczeck (50:47) OVERALL MEN Lewis Elliot (2:14:31) Ryan Stevens (2:23:36) Kevin Taddonio (2:26:04)

SPRINT TRIATHLON

OVERALL WOMEN Beth Steen (1:05:12) Jody Knight (1:31:56) Heather Lanier (1:36:38) OVERALL MEN Randi Gerke (1:07:17) Neil Howk (1:08:56) Bill Steen (1:08:59)

OLYMPIC TEAM

Men: Sand Honkies(3:17:33) Women: Fresh Air (3:30:34) Nixed: Best Girls Win (2:50:59)

DUATHLON

OVERALL WOMEN Melanie Quint (1:42:21) Dani Stedman (1:42:26) Andrea Nix (2:43:43) OVERALL MEN Randy Hart (1:02:24) Calvin Chase (1:25:19) Steven Nix (2:00:13)

1500 METER SWIM

Women: Wendy Rother (31:24) Men: Steve Ehretsman (28:22)

Bartlett Lake Triathlon/Duathlon Cheer: Mayo Synchronicity (2:02.61) Fastest Time: San Diego Men Spirit Award: Mayo Synchronicity

500 METERS

Open: San Diego Men (2:02.61) Women: Wasabi Power Surge (2:13.91) Mixed A: San Diego-1(2:8.16)

Mixed B: Team DPW-2 (2:15.55) Mixed C: Hash House Harriers (2:25.3) Corporate: Mayo Synchronicity 1 (2:18.77) BCS (Breast Cancer Survivors): Wasabi SOAR (2:31.62) Special Olympics: Special Olympics 1 (1:31.55) Collegiate: UCLA (2:06.07) Masters: Dragon Max (2:13:46)

ALL OUT SPRINTS (250m) Local Teams: AZ Gila Dragons(1:12.97) Out of Town: LA Racing Dragons (1:12.0)

1000 METER RACES

San Diego Mixed (4:53.31) APM Photography - by Joni Westbrook

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CLUBS Arizona Bike Club. Sundays 6:30 am.

Granada Park, 20th St. & Maryland, Phoenix. Sylvia Berlatsky, 602-2645478, www.azbikeclub.com.

Bicycle Ranch. Saturdays 7 am.

North Scottsdale ABC Road Ride. SE corner of Frank Lloyd Wright & the 101. 480-614-8300.

Bike Barn Road Rides. Every Saturday 7:30 am. 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.

Black Canyon Ride. Weekends. Mike Cargill, mcargill@qwest.net.

Bullshifters Club Rides. 7 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602-862-6262. www. bullshifters.org.

Curbside Cyclery. No Drop Group Ride. Saturdays. 4855 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Phoenix, 480-5986778, www.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, www.azcyclocross.com.

Desert Breeze Spin-Cycle. Sunday morning road rides (moderate/ advanced) from Desert Breeze Park, Chandler. Glen Fletcher wgfletcher@ cox.net , www.pmbcaz.org .

Focus Cyclery. Thursday mtb. Rides.

Locations vary. Saturday road bike rides 6 am, 1040 S. Gilbert Rd. 480558-0104, www.focuscyclery.com.

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association.

Tucson. Steve Wilson 520-749-9014, www.bikeGABA.org. www.sportsfun. com/gaba/rideschedule.html.

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. www.pmbcaz.org.

Pinnacle Peak Peddlers. 35-50M. Wednesdays. 7:30 am. Bob 480895-2601.

Prescott Bicycle Club. www.prescottcycling.org.

Red Mountain Cycling Club. 60-80M. Saturdays 7 am. Rides for advanced/ intermediate cyclists. 35-40M. Sundays 7:30 am. Recovery rides.

Wayne 480-962-7527.

REI Tempe Group Rides. Every other Sunday. 7 am. Starting October 6th. REI Tempe parking lot. Open and free to all level of riders. Rides meet at Tempe store, helmets and plenty water are required. 1405 W. Southern, Tempe.

Scottsdale ABC Group Rides. Saturdays 6:30 am. Cycle Ranch, SE corner Via Linda & Mountain View. Sundays 6:30 am, Smith’s Shopping Center, Shea & Pima. John 480-391-2629.

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Assn. Weekly mountain bike rides/ adventures. Various terrain/levels. All welcome. Tucson. 520-327-3232, John 520-323-0571, www.sambabike.org.

Sun Lakes Bicycle Club. 40-50M. Saturdays 7 am. Meet at flagpole at

I]ngaplh]_a Mogollon Masher. Arizona State Championship Series. Mogollon Rim. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

Sedona Century. Metric century.

Sedona. www.absolutebikes.net State Capitol Crit. 1.25k. 7:30 am.

Phoenix. www.bikereg.com.

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Cyclo de Mayo Bicycle Grand Prix and Fiesta. Downtown criterium. 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Craftsman Ct./5th Ave Corridor, Downtown Scottsdale. www.azcycling.com Mingus Mountain Madness. 108M, 80M, 65M, 48M, 38M. 7 am. Verde Valley School, 3511 Verde Valley School Rd, Sedona. www.vvsaz.org. www.bikegaba.org.

MAY 16 Flagstaff Frenzy Arizona State Championship Series. Campbell Mesa Trail System, Flagstaff. www.mbaa.net.

MAY 19, JUNE 11 Clinic. 7-9 pm. This clinic >> isBikedesigned for those just

starting out and for those who haven’t ridden recently. It will answer all of those questions you forgot to ask when you bought your bike and will also have tips for the more experienced riders. Session will cover: Adjusting and sizing a bike for fit, flat repair, lubrication, and state and city bicycle laws you need to be aware of. Plus tips on shifting skills and advise for riding with greater safety and better efficiency. Tempe Bike, Rural & University. 480-966-6896, www. tempebicycle.com.

MAY 26, JUNE 18 Tempe Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. >> Learn how to adjust & repair

your bicycle. This free clinic covers adjusting breaks, gears & bearings, chain repair and safety checking.

Tempe Bicycle, Rural & University, Tempe. 480-966-6896, www. tempebicycle.com

JUNE 13 Flagstaff Finale. Arizona State Championship Series. Flagstaff. www.mbaa.net.

JUNE 20 Barn Burner. Barn Burner 100+ >> Mile endurance mountain bike

race June 20. A weekend full of activities. Flagstaff. www.redrockco.com

JUNE 21 Cross the Ranch. Cylocross >> race.

Flagstaff. A weekend full

of activities. www.redrockco.com

JULY 11-12 White Mountain Tour. 63-100M day 1, 38M day 2. No mass start. Hon-Dah Resort and Casino, south Pinetop.

Silverio Ontiveros 602-237-2745.

JULY 18 Taylor House Century. 7 am. >> Flagstaff Medical Center

Physicians & Surgeons Office Bldg. at North Beaver and Forest Ave. directly across from the Taylor House. www.absolutebikes.net.

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Tribe Multisport Bike Rides.

Tuesdays, 7:10 pm: Mountain bike ride through Papago from Tribe.

Thursdays: 7:10 pm. Road bike ride, 10 M loop from Tribe. Saturday rides 50M+ and 30M (no drop policy for 30M). Meet at Tribe, 1800 N. Scottsdale. Call for times. 480-4219442. Kevin@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. Don Pearson, 623-5468017, Gene Marchi 623-546-8112.

MULTISPORT/ ADVENTURE RACE MAY 2 Sundevil Super Sprint Youth/ >> Adult Triathlon. 6:30 am. ASU

Polytechnic Campus, Mesa. Dameon Hahn 480-306-3020.

Spin Psycle. Two people, One bike, ride and tie, mud run.

MacDonalds Ranch, Scottsdale. www.spinpsycle.com.

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MAY 9 SheROX Tempe Triathlon. >> Women only event. Tempe Beach

Park. Beth Murphey 877-681-7223 ext 1, www.redrockco.com.

MAY 16 of Chino Valley Mini >> &TheMaxiTownSprint Triathlon &

Duathlon. Adult Mini Tri: 150yd swim, 7M bike, 1M run. Adult Maxi Tri: 300yd swim, 21M bike, 2M run.

Adult Duathlon: 1/2M run, 7M bike, 1M run. Youth Triathlon: 100yd swim, 4M bike; 1/2M run. Chino Valley. www.trifamilyracing.com.

MAY 17 Tempe International Triathlon. 6:30 am.

Triathlon. Tempe Beach Park, Tempe, AZ. Jonathan Grinder 928-607-6737.

MAY 25 Sahuarita Lake Triathlon. >> Olympic.

Best of the US

qualifier. Rancho Sahuarita, Tucson. www.tristucson.com.

MAY 30-31 Deuces Wild Olympic Distance >> Triathlon.

Long Course: 1.2 mi.

swim, 56.2M bike, 13.1M run.

Olympic: 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run. Xterra: 800m swim, 24K mtn. bike, 8K trail run. 5am. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area, Show Low. www.trisportsracing.com

JUNE 6 Tribal Sprint Triathlon. 1000m >> swim, 23k bike and 5k run

Triathlon. 6:15 am. Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Morristown. www. dcbadventures.com.

JUNE 13 Payson Sprint Triathlon. 7 am. Rumsy Park, Payson. Deb Rose 928-4745242. Ext 272

JULY 5 Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon. 750m swim, 12M bike, 3M run. 5:45 am.

Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, University of Arizona, Tucson. www.TriTucson.com.

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The Town of Chino Valley Adult & Youth & Relay Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon TRI: Adults: 300yd swim, 15M bike, 3M run; Youth: 150yd swim, 4M bike; 1/2M run, DU: Adults: 1/2M run, 15M bike, 3M run. Chino Valley. www.trifamilyracing.com.

JULY 19 Mountain Man Triathlon. >> Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman.

Lake Mary, Flagstaff. www. mountainmanevents.com.

CLUBS 1st Triathlon/Durapulse. Training valleywide for all levels. Practice begins (officially) in August 23rd, 2008, 7 am - but you can start early at no additional cost. Brian Collins 480-826-3076.

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 at Pecos and Usery Pass. All ages and abilities Dr. Jeffrey Banas.

480-633-6837, www.AzTriClub.com.

First Wave Tri. Valley wide workouts and meetings, check web site for current meeting locations & times. www.firstwavetri.com.

Gage Total Training. Triathlon training. All levels welcome. Train in the Ahwatukee/ Phoenix area. Jane & George 480-7041295, info@gagetotaltraining.com, www. gagetotaltraining.com.

Haus Triathlon. Based on friends, fitness, and attainment of personal goals.

Beginner to Kona; Weekday and weekend group workouts with periodic social gatherings. www.haustriathlon.com Landis Triathlon Club. Open for all levels. Training rides, runs and swims.

Informative club meetings -with speakers. Landis Cyclery, 480-730-1081, 602-430-1043, mike@mikehughes1. com, www.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 www.phoenixtriathlonclub.org.

TriCats U of A Triathlon Club. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-2415437, tomcbrown1@home.com. www. arizonatricats.com.

Triple Sports Tri 101 Clinic. A free beginner triathlon overview held from 6 to 7 pm the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Triple Sports, Registration not required. 4032 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale. www. triplesports.com, 480-994-1174.

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 www.tucsondesertheat.org or kirk_strang@hotmail.com.

HIKING/CLIMBING CLUBS AZ on the Rocks. Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Fully air-conditioned, showers, fitness equipment, yoga. Beginners welcome. Classes for all levels and ages. Near Bell Rd. off the 101 Fwy., Scottsdale. 480502-9777, www.AZontheRocks.com.

Backcountry Hiking Club. Active adults schedule, lots of day hikes from easy to experienced.

Backpacking, car camping, cycling, & other fitness fun. Monthly potlucks.

602-280-7647, Tom 602-955-3661. www.backcountryhikingclub.com.

Canine Hiking Club of Arizona. 3-5 hikes per month. All ages, skill levels & dogs welcome. 623-516-9422, jdeben@hotmail.com.

Central Arizona Backpackers Assoc.

1st Wednesdays, 7:30 pm. Pyle Adult Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe.

American Hiking Society affiliate. Off trail backpacking. 602-438-9628.

Flagstaff Hiking Club. Backpacking, car camping, bicycling & crosscountry skiing. 520-774-1068. erora@earthlink.net .

Glendale Hiking Club. Several hikes each month. Meets 2nd Thursday of month at 7 pm. Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown. 602-2305391, www.glendalehikingclub.org.

Orienteering Club. Phoenix. Clinics, meetings & competitions on finding the way with a map & compass.

480-706-4824.

Phoenix Rock Gym. Rock climbing classes. 480-921-8322, www.phoenixrockgym.com.

Phoenix Trail Mix. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves. 602-495-0222, www.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.

Solid Rock Climbing. Kids classes, boy and girl scout programs and climbing competitions offered on a regular basis. I-17 and Pinnacle Peak. 623587-7625, www.solidrockgym.com.

Southern Arizona Hiking Club.

Tucson. 50-60 hikes per month for all ages & abilities. 520-751-4513, www.sahcinfo.org.

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 http://groups.yahoo. com/group/takeahikeaz/.

Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers.

Peg 520-628-8985. www.tucsonorienteering.org.

Wandering Soles Hiking Club. 1st Tuesdays. Weekly hikes throughout Arizona. Members ages 25-40.

Boulders, 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe. 602-222-8665x. http://www. wanderingsoles.info/.

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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.

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Phoenix Fun Skate. Monthly skate organized by Phoenix AZ Inline Skate School 480-570-3306, www.

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Tucson Inline SK8 Club. Sundays.

Afternoon social skate. Fast Eddie 520-722-4044, fstedysk8@yahoo. com, www.skatetucson.org.

Tucson Roller Derby. FebruarySeptember games. kimsin@ tucsonrollerderby.com.

Arizona Inline Skating Association.

Sunday Mornings. Skate Classes offered at Parks & Rec. in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale & Chandler. 602-361-6616, www.azinline. org. predatorspeed.org/azinline.php.

Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row >> Marathon.

6 am. Courthouse

Square and surrounding streets Prescott. Laura Winniford 928-445-7221 ext 21.

7th Annual Best Cotton Pickin’ Race. 5k.

7 am. Glenn Meadows Park, Discovery Park Blvd and 14th Ave., Safford. Kate McClusky 928-428-8411.

New Balance Girls on the Run 5k. 8 am. Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. Sharon McLaughlin 602795-6572, www.gotrmc.org.

Sand Devil 5k Race/Walk. 9 am. Page High School, 434 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page. Octavian Maianu 928-6084138 ext 5202, sanddevil@gmail.com.

Walk for Wishes Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona. 5k, 1M. 8 am.

University of Arizona Mall, Tucson.

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Arizona Dragon Boat Association. The association invites young and old, or all abilities to participate in a 2500 year old paddling sport. www.azdba.com.

Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. http://members.cox.net.azdivadragons/.

Central Arizona Paddlers Club. Open to novice & veteran paddlers. Events, gear sales, trip reports & more.

CAPC, PO Box 27257, Tempe. 85285.

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, www.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.

Desert Paddlers Club. Last Wednesday of the Month 7 – 9 pm. Anyone who paddles, all are welcome. 107 East Broadway, Tempe. Pete 480-7551924, Bigduck@go-permagrin.com.

Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club. Weekend practices open to novice and experienced paddlers.

Tempe Town Lake. 623-875-2682, www.azpaddlers.org.

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. www.Riosaladorowing.org.

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Spin Psycle. Two people, One bike, ride and tie, mud run.

MacDonalds Ranch, Scottsdale. www.spinpsycle.com.

SRP EarthWise Night Run for the Arts. 8k, 3M. 8 pm. Scottsdale Cultural Council, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale. Ashley Sholiton 480-874-4611, ashleyb@sccarts.org. www.ScottsdaleNightRun.org.

NABI “Chasing the Sun” 10k & Pow Wow. 5:30 am. University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale.

602-254-1952.

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MAY 3 Cinco De Mayo 10k. 10k, 2M. 7 am.

Cholla High School, 2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson. Mary Lasser mlasser@scisolutions.com, Southern Arizona Roadrunners, 520-326-9383.

Newman 5k. 8 am. Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. Nick Coury nick_coury@newman-asu.org.

MAY 8 24 Hours of Freedom. 225M. Flagstaff to Phoenix. Peter Mason 303-670-7147, goforit@24hoursoffreedom.com, www.24hoursoffreedom.com.

MAY 9 1st Annual S.T.E.P. 5k Fun Run & 2m Walk. 8 am. Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. Santos Castro 520313-0169, scastro4@asu.edu. www. stepfunrun.eventbrite.com.

Route 66 Race for Hospice. 10k, 5k.

7:30 am. Powerhouse Visitor Center, Kingman. 928-757-0664. www. azkrmc.com/route_66_race.php Walk in the Wild at The Phoenix Zoo. 5k, 1M. 7:30 am, 8:30am. The Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Amy Sutherland 602-9144390, asutherland@thephxzoo.com.

MAY 10 ARR Rio Vista Luck Of the Draw Free Kids Entry. 8k, 2M. 7:30 am. Rio Vista Park, Peoria. Arizona Road Racers 602954-8341, info@arizonaroadracer.com.

MAY 12 Arizona Road Racers Scottsdale Open Mile. 1M. 6:30 pm. Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale.

Arizona Road Racers 602-954-8341, info@arizonaroadracer.com.

MAY 16 Run for the Mountain. 2k, 5k, 10k.

Mountain Charter School. Flagstaff. www.natra.org.

CAAFA 5k Race For Safety. 7:30 am.

Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction. www.caafaaz.org/ events.html.

MAY 17 Tucson 5000. Reid Park, Ramada #14, Tucson. Dave Hill 520-548-7555.

MAY 23 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #1. 5k. 7:30 am. Papago Park, 455 North Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix. Arizona Road Racers 602-954-8341, info@ arizonaroadracer.com.

Native American National Champoinships. 5k. 8 am.

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM. Mike Daney 505-890-3430.

MAY 30 Devon’s Run. 5k. 7:30 am. Adobe Dam Regional Park, 23280 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale. devonsrun@yahoo.com.

Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run for the Fox Theater. 6:30 pm. Church Avenue at La Placita Village, Tucson.

Randy Accetta 520-991-0733.

MAY 31 N’ Roll San Diego. 26.2M. >> Rock Balboa Park San Diego.

800-311-1255. www.rnrmarathon.com.

JUNE 6 “Circle the Peak” National Trails Day Race. 4M. 7:30 am. Boulders trailhead, Payson. Mary McMullen 928-474-5242.

Run For The Creeks. 7M, 3M. 8 am. Willow Lake, Prescott. Arizona Road Racers 602-954-8341, info@ arizonaroadracer.com. Jeff Low 928445-5669 run@prescottcreeks.org.

JUNE 13 Second Annual Colossal Cave 5k Road Race. 5k. 6:30 am. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Vail. Steve Taggart 520-820-6447. www.taggrun.com.

JUNE 20 Gaspin’ In The Aspen Summer >> Trail Run. 15k, 5k. 6:30 am.

Flagstaff Nordic Center, Flagstaff.

Tim 928-600-0385.

JUNE 27 Hospice Run/Walk >> 5kNorthland & 10k. 7:30 am. Wheeler

Park, Flagstaff. Heather Rogers 928-779-1227.

Rock N’ Roll Seattle. 26.2/13.1 miles. 800-311-1255 www. rnrseattle.com

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AUGUST 1 Machine Solutions Run for the >> CHC. 2k, 5k, 10k and kids

dash. Fort Tuthill county Fairgrounds, 2 miles south of Flagstaff. FMC Children’s Health Center. 928-773-2093.

AUGUST 8 Big Brothers Big >> 32SistersAnnual Run for the Magic Half nd

Marathon, Walk & 5k Fun Run. 7:30 am.

Wheeler Park, Flagstaff. www.natra.org.

AUGUST 16 America’s Finest City Half >> Marathon & 5k. 7 am. San

Diego, CA. www.afchalf.com.

CLUBS 1st Marathon. Saturdays. Marathon training program for runners & walkers. Step by Step coaching taking the novice, weekend or experienced runner through a marathon-training schedule. Experienced coaching for all levels. Brian, 480-358-0488. www.1stmarathon.com.

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, 602-8614731 x7095.

May 09

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: 480326-1495, www.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, www.natra.org.

Performance Footwear. Group runs Wed. nights at 7 pm and Sat. mornings at 6 am. All ability levels welcome! Groups leaders are all experienced runners. NE corner of Rural and University, 725 S. Rural Rd. #C105. 480-829-7473, www. performancefootwear.net Phoenix Bobcats Track & Field Club. Mon.-Fri. 5:30-7 pm. Shadow Mountain High School 29th St. & Shea. Training for all ages & coaching

by Erwin D. Jones. 602-392-3599, bobcatcoach@hotmail.com.

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/.

Run AZ. 7 pm. Tues. & Thur. runs.

Run AZ, 48th & Warner, Ahwatukee.

480-592-0900.

RunFar Arizona. West Valley half and full marathon training, and general running program. www.runfaraz. com, runfaraz@cox.net.

Running Arizona. Have fun while training to run distances from 5k to marathons. Coaching on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert. Richard 602-3730438, www.runningarizona.com.

Rx Running. Comprehensive, individualized programs. Flexible meeting times. Nationally certified running coaches. 480-491-3506, www.RxRunning.com, coach@ RxRunning.com Scottsdale Running Company. Tue. & Thurs. runs 6:30 pm, 6:30 am Sat. 6941 N. Hayden #B-4. 480-9484436, www.scottsdalerunningco.com.

Sole Sports Running Club. Group Runs and Marathon Training. Long Runs Sat. & Wed. Mornings, Mon. & Thur. evenings. Track Workout Wednesday Evenings. www. 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, www.coachmospeedcamp.com.

The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday morning group runs.

6:15 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-325-5097.

Zonie Hash House Harriers. Regularly scheduled hare & hound chases, generally in the Chandler/Tempe area.

480–821-0471, www.zoniehhh.org.

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ CLASSES ONGOING 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 / 602956-4040/ Kraemer@endurancerehab. com Scottsdale/ 9376 E. Bahia Dr. / 480556-8406 / Brandon@endurancerehab. com or Andi@endurancerehab.com www.endurancerehab.com.

SWIMMING MAY 1-SEPTEMBER 30 2000M Half Iron Swim. Swim 2000 Meters in a long course pool for time.

Compete against other swimmers and triathletes from across the country via this online event. USMS-sanctioned event. Entries accepted starting May 1. www.2kpostalswim.com

MAY 2 Arizona Open Water Swim >> Series #1. 2000 or 4000

meters. 10 am. Saguaro Lake. www. dcbadventures.com

JUNE 6 Arizona Open Water Swim Series >> #2.

2000 or 4000 meters. 10

am. Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Morristown, www.dcbadventures.com

SEPTEMBER 19 Arizona Open Water Swim >> Series #3. 2000 or 4000

meters. 10 am. Saguaro Lake.

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, www.azlmsc.org Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-998-3028, www.camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs. 25+ workouts a week.

Scottsdale and Tempe pools. 602818-4790, www.sundevilmasters.com

MISCELLANEOUS JUNE 19-21 Grand Canyon State Games. >> Arizona multisport festival. A

variety of events throughout the Valley. www.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 publishers approval. If you would like to see your event listed, send your notice before the 5th of the preceding month to: calendar@sweatmagazine.com Include the name of your event in the subject line.

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