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A r i z o n a’ s S p o r t s & F i t n e s s R e s o u r c e

Sue Berliner uncovers what keeps Mayor Hugh Hallman running.

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Rave Events from Zonie Runners

Adam Chase helps puts some giddy to get you ready for fall running.

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Running Shoe Store Directory

Columns

A complete guide to your Arizona retail running specialists compiled

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Publisher’s Note. . 6

Fit Fare. . . . . . . . . . 24

Doubling Up by Sue Berliner

Fast Breaks. . . . . . . 8

Nancy Clark provides the latest news from The American College of Sports Medicine

Conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro, Free Bike, Phoenix Fit, SOMA, VO2

Sweat Shorts. . . . . 26

On Schedule. . . . . 10

Flagstaff Big Brother Big Sister Half Marathon, Mountain Man

Catalina State Park, Scavenger Dash, Stair Climb, Tour of the White Mountains

Que Pasa. . . . . . . . 28

Gotta Have it . . . . 12

The SWEAT Marketplace. . . . . 29

Bach Flowers, Healthy Earth Bag, Merrel Peak, Snorkling Gear

On this page Terri Antonio, of Scottsdale finishing up at 1:45.32 at Flagstaff Big Brother Big Sister Half Marathon. Photo by Neil Weintraub

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prawled across the rocky narrow Barr Trail on my back at 13,300 feet with a toe curling calf-cramp was not part of the celebration plans. A mile from the summit of Pikes Peak (PP), thin air can make you trippy and/or snippy.

“Hey, don’t lay on the trail,” grumbled one gruff guy as if I was sunbathing.

Another gentleman helped me stand. As I recovered from the mishap, my concern was not on the Ascent but returning for the round trip the next morning to run the marathon. What possessed me to do the Double? The 2008 PP Marathon was over the top. Participants battled snow, sleet and ice packed trails. I ate frozen Skittles® 2.67 miles high. Wasn’t that enough? Apparently not. Admittedly, I’m a little crazy, so celebrating my 50th birthday with the PP Double seemed like a “fun” challenge (Who am I kidding?). It would require mega amounts of well balanced and targeted training over six months.

Here is the scoop. The third weekend of August since 1956, runners gather at City Hall in Manitou Springs, Colo., elevation 6300 feet. On Saturday, Ascent (Ascent added in mid 70’s) participants traverse the mostly smooth Barr trail covering 13.32 miles before reaching the finish line at 14,050 feet (summit sits at 14,115). A stomach turning van ride on a mountain road transports finishers back to town. On Sunday, marathoners ascend the mountain and have the pleasure of skipping the van and running downhill logging 26.2 miles.

Fortunately the weather was better this year, perfect for tanning. The calf cramping was probably a result of underestimating water and electrolytes needs in what seemed comfortable weather compared to the harsh summer training in Phoenix.

After suffering severe chills waiting for the van on Saturday, I scored a front seat and survived the van ride sans any little white bag. My left calf ached and a huge knot remained.

Serious doubt set in about another climb. Though not hungry, I ate and drank water continuously, critical to any effort on Sunday. Before bed, I bathed my legs in Tiger Balm. I easily fell asleep repeating my trainer’s mantra “Don’t be defeated.” Upon waking, the eating and drinking resumed and I went another round with the Tiger Balm. I felt ready for the ultimate challenge.

The knot still resided in my left calf but it was tolerable. I eased into the marathon commiserating and hiking with my new Doubler friends (119 doubled out of 711 marathoners). Focusing on using hamstrings and glutes kept the pressure off calves and quads. I talked to myself, whispering I am stronger than last year. I was enjoying the second day more than the first. Time checks matched the prior day just giving up a few minutes as I yielded to the descending runners.

It is worth the effort and an incredible high to feel the difference between ascending and descending at 14,000 feet. Giddy at the top, with an ear-to-ear smile and lots of gas in the tank as planned, my feet danced downward on the dirt. The focused training was spot on and monthly weekend-long pain-fests paid big dividends. After leaving the rocky section behind, game-on. I had a blast; resting just seconds to gulp water and grab some Skittles® at A+ aid stations. I left behind the glass slippers from my past timid times on trails, rocketing past several runners the last few miles. Insane, but I did the Double (672 individuals have completed the Double at least once) and improved my PP Marathon time.

Checking results, I found the following describing the birth of the double which originally appeared August 13, 1981 in the Los Angeles Times.

“One runner, Hal Winton of Lawndale, ran on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate his 50th birthday. ‘It was all a mistake,’ he said. ‘I entered myself in the marathon and a friend entered me in the ascent-only. I figured I’d just try to do both.’”

Sunbathing was a mishap but I made no mistake. Thank you Hal, everyone at PP, training pals, race organizers, friends and family. It has been one grand celebration.

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Phoenix Fit Although Phoenix Fit running group started its initial training in the unforgiving heat of August there is plenty of time to get ready and join the fun. The marathon and half marathon training program successfully prepares runners of all abilities for the long haul. The group’s A-race this season is the 2010 P.F.Chang’s Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon. Phoenix Fit has a 25-week training program to conquer the race. Their program includes structure, training tips and camaraderie- essential elements to help all runners meet their goals. Phoenix Fit should know how to help; they have been coaching racers for 10 years and they have a solid base of faithful participants. The 2009 season started August 1 and meets every Saturday until race day on January 17. The cost to join is $105 for new members and $80 for returning members. Get plugged into Phoenix Fit at www.phoenixfit.net.

What is Your VO2?

VO2 max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is one factor that can determine an athlete’s capacity to perform sustained exercise and is linked to aerobic endurance. VO2 max refers to the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise.

Now you can determine yours for a very affordable $45.00 at Scottsdale Community College Fitness Center. The class has no homework or assignments.

You just show up for a test that will push your limits. Register for Fitness 100 FTVO2 27282 Title VO2 Testing Metabolic Rate: Scottsdale Community College at Fitness Center. Pay the special fee of $45.00 at time of registration in admissions. Testing is done by appointment Monday-Saturday. To set up your appointment call 480-423-6604.

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To describe the agony of a marathon to someone who’s never run it is like trying to explain color to someone who was born blind.

–Jerome Drayton, Canadian long-distance runner

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Team Diabetes, alias Team-D, has high expectations for P.F. Chang’s races in 2010. The team not only wants to cross the finish line but also raise funds to help the 24 million Americans that have diabetes.

The marathon training program has been active since 1998 and is a 20 week preparation for P.F. Chang’s Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon. Team-D supports, encourages and trains participants to complete a marathon by doing group training, fund raising, clinics, providing gear and hosting social events.

The program is through the American Diabetes Association. The ADA was founded in 1940 and has locations all over the country to better support diabetes research, information and advocacy. To go the distance for diabetes, check out www.diabetes.org/teamdphoenix.

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Bicycling Magazine and BikeTown are changing people’s lives by giving away free bicycles in communities around the country – you could get a new bicycle, too.

BikeTown has resulted in hundreds of wonderful stories about people who have lost weight, re-connected with their families, overcome depression, saved money by riding to work or lived a healthier lifestyle by adding bicycling to their daily lives. BikeTown 2009 is sponsored by MetLife and Jamis Bicycles and recipients will be given a free, new Jamis bicycle along with a Lazer helmet and OnGuard lock.

This year, the metro Phoenix area has been selected as a BikeTown. Submit a short essay on behalf of yourself, a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor and explain how a bicycle could change that person’s life. The bicycles will be given away at a Valley Metro family bicycle and safety rodeo event the morning of Saturday, September 26 at the Tempe Transportation Center. For more information, go to www. valleymetro.org. Submit essays

by September 16 at www. bicycling.com/biketown.

My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy.

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2009 Ride For Semper Fi Red Rock Companies’ marquee event, SOMA, is all half in 2009. No sniveling here, you will need to buck up and step up the training. The seventh edition of this Valley favorite offers a relay but you will need to sign up for Nathan Tempe Triathlon or PBR Off Road for a shorter distance. Consider all Red Rocks other events as training for this event, a perfect warm up for Ironman AZ. Swim in the same lake, ride bits and pieces of the same bike course, almost identical run course (just less miles) and finish in the same location.

You will get great schwag including visors, technical tees and have one heck of a good time. Register today at www.redrockco.com

Strap on the cycling shoes and ride for the red, white and blue! DNA Cycles is sponsoring an incredible event to celebrate the birthday of the Marine Corps. Ride For Semper Fi is a 430mile bike ride that starts in Scottsdale, Ariz. and ends at the Balboa Navy Medical Center in San Diego. This hospital houses over 6,000 professionals that care for injured heroes and families. The Ride For Semper Fi charity ride goes from October 14 to October 17 and raises funds and awareness for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. This organization has given more than 13,500 grants and given over 28 million dollars to Marines and Sailors with combat injuries or illnesses. If you are not a cyclist or your schedule is booked, you can still support our heroes. For more information ride on into www.therideforsemperfi.com or call the Chairman of the ride, John Greenway, at 480-510-6310.

“Team Kili” on their ascent to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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In late June, Team Kili from Arizona reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The feat alone is outstanding, but what makes the group remarkable is that it was composed of eight blind hikers, ages 11 to 56 years old, and 17 sighted guides. And three new world records were set: the largest group of blind climbers (8); the first U.S. Veteran (blind climber Thomas L. Hicks); and the youngest blind climber (13-year old Max Ashton, son of Marc Ashton, CEO, Foundation for Blind Children). The climbers trained for a year for this event. Training included physical exertion in events like Seven Summits of Arizona and guiding techniques to prepare for the highest mountain in Africa. The group started its journey to 19,340 feet on June 23 and reached the summit on June 29 at 8 a.m. On average they hiked five to eight hours a day and the last day they began their hike at 2 a.m at 16,000 feet elevation and a cruel 18 degrees. Their strategy was what is called «pole, pole» in Swahili, which means «slowly, slowly.» By this method they proved to themselves, all of Arizona and the world, that anything is possible, no matter the odds.

The climbers are a part of Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, a foundation that focuses on helping blind children to lead meaningful and productive lives through a gamut of services. The climbers wanted to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, but they also wanted to raise funds for the foundation’s infant care program. They successfully raised over $200,000. To find out more about Foundation for Blind Children and Team Kili, visit www.seeitourway.org.

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The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race; it’s to test the limits of the human heart. –Bill Bowerman, former University of Oregon track coach

Bike, Park, Shower, Go.

Want to ride to work? But no place to shower or park your sweet ride securely inside all day. The Valley’s first indoor, secure bicycle parking facility opened in Tempe on August 24. The Bicycle Cellar is a full service bicycle shop that will offer secure bicycle parking and related services to make cyclists’ lives easier. Services include repairs, equipment and accessory sales, bicycle advice and education, bicycle rentals, restrooms and changing rooms. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly membership plans are offered. Members have access to the facility from 4 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

The environmentally friendly facility, is an integral element of the Tempe Transportation Center (TTC), which provides connections to the METRO light rail, bus routes, popular bikeway corridors and trail linkages to Hayden Butte.

The TTC is a Leed certified green building, designed and fabricated with sustainability as a priority.

“We embrace that ethos and are proud to be a part of the TTC,”said John Romero, owner.

“The focus of the retail operation is primarily for commuter support. We want to provide commuters clever options and to help green up their life a little with accessories like racks, panniers, locks and safety equipment.

We discovered, people find easy obstacles to prevent them from bike commuting. This gives them another option to complete that commute. We partnered with Slippery Pig. The well recognized shop is the technical support for the repair and the retail power behind service and repair. All technicians are Slippery Pig certified. For more details call John Romero at 602-312-5136 or visit www.thebicyclecellar.com.

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Free Top Notch Training Clinics For more than a decade, Athletes’ Performance has trained top professional and Olympic athletes. Now is your chance to get their world class training for free. Athletes’ Performance has partnered with PF Chang’s Rock N’ Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon to provide their proven training systems to prepare you for the event on January 17, 2010.

Training sessions are offered once a month as part of the PF Chang’s Get Fit Challenge. Sessions are designed to improve your strength, power, running mechanics, efficiency and endurance. Whether you are looking to improve your time, run your first event, finish top in your age group or complete the race injury-free, Athletes’ Performance can help you reach your goals.

Workout sessions take place the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Dates are Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16. They take place at Athletes’ Performance, 2629 E Rose Garden Lane, Suite 1, Phoenix.

On October 8 SRP will host a free marathon training party, “Official Kick-Off Party & Training Run” for P.F. Chang’s takes place at SRP’s Arizona Falls, near Indian School and 56th St. in Phoenix. This community event features live music, refreshments, prizes and giveaways, and a 3.5-mile training run led by the 50k American Record Holder, and three-time Olympic Trials qualifier, Josh Cox. To learn more about Athletes Performance run into www.athletesperformance.com.

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September 26 Catalina State Park “Reverse the Course” Trail Run Everyone Runs brings back the same gorgeous mountains of their April trail run, but they reverse it! The course has a little less distance and sand than the spring event.

There are two options: 4.25 and 8.5 miles.

The two trail course starts at the Catalina State Park trailhead and travels the Canyon Loop (counterclockwise) and the Nature Trail (clockwise). This time participants descend the “92 Stair Climb.” Terrain consists of desert mountain trails and creeks with mostly moderate climbs and descents. Elevation ranges from 2799 to 3008 feet. The 8.5 mile race is for runners only. The fun starts around sunrise at 6:30 a.m., finishing with a free breakfast, smoothies, massage and performance hats! For more information, visit www.everyoneruns.net.

September 26 Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5k Rain or shine, the Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5k will begin at 7 a.m. Walkers and runners will start at 3rd Avenue and West Betty Elyse, roam through parks and residential area, and go under and over Grasshopper Bridge to the grand finish at Moon Valley Park. Park at St. Paul’s Church or The Church of Latter-Day Saints both are on West Coral Gables Drive. East Coral Gables Drive from 7th Street will be closed at Moon Valley Drive.

Packet pickup is Friday September 25 at Strapped Jock, 3522 West Calavar between the hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event benefits The Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation.

For more information visit www.arizonaroadracers.com

September 27

Ride & Stride Series Ideal for casual and serious athletes, the series of four races features opportunities to cruise and run at the pace of your choice.

Series starts on September 27 with a sevenmile bike course and a one and a half-mile run. This is done time trial style, participants are sent off individually in five second intervals. Everyone gets his or her five seconds of

fame. The second race in the Ride & Stride Series is October 18. Numbers 3 and 4 are November 7 and 15. Varied distances at each race keep it interesting. The fun takes place in the DC Ranch community, with rolling hills for the bike course and flat and fast surfaces for the run course.

The race starts at 8 a.m. To get your five seconds of fame stride into www.pinnaclepeakevents.com.

65-mile single track challenge, 35-mile single track romp, 15-mile single track frenzy and a 10-mile fun ride. Presented by Cellular One the event benefits the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, a regional referral hospital serving Arizona’s White Mountain communities. For the down and dirty, hop into www.wpicrides.com.

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RTC Viva Bike Vegas

Scavenger Dash Get in touch with your inner Nancy Drew or Hardy Boy for Scavenger Dash! Teams of two solve 12 clues while running amok in Tucson.

The hybrid of adventure race and scavenger hunt requires racers to complete the 12 clues or obstacles properly and as quickly as possible. Racers use their feet and brains to go from clue to clue, sometimes with the help of public transportation, cell phones and digital cameras (take a look at the suggested equipment online). This urban adventure starts at The Hut on 4th Avenue in Tucson at noon and is littered with zany challenges that must be completed before proceeding. Overall, the adventure should take two hours and the cut-off time is five hours, or at 5 p.m.

There is a mandatory pre-meeting at 11:50 a.m. for all participants, and then they are off! Comfortable clothes, matching outfits and costumes are encouraged. There is a maximum of 300 teams so be sure to secure a spot soon. Snoop around here for more information, www.scavengerdash.com.

Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains Epic Rides’ 14th Annual Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains showcases some of Arizona’s best single track located in and around the Northeastern Arizona communities of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside.

At 7,000 feet., and coupled with the White Mountains Jam Session, over 500 riders will discover the challenges and gratification from riding smooth flowing single track under a canopy of Ponderosa pine in the ApacheSitegraves National Forest. White Mountains Jam Session kicks off after the ride providing a perfect opportunity to enjoy some music and an evening in cool country. The tour offers a

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RTC and the Nevada Cancer Institute invite all cycling enthusiasts to see a more adventurous side of Las Vegas. Athletes can ride a 118-mile, 50-mile or a 25-mile ride. The first race is at 6:30 a.m. Rides begin and end at the RTC Administration building at 600 S. Grand Parkway and weave through beautiful landscape, including Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon. Race organizers suggest that participants bring their own water bottles, which they can fill up at each aid station, and organizers require helmets. Support and post-race festivities are provided.

The race benefits the Nevada Cancer Institute and the Las Vegas Chapter of the After-School All-Stars. The After-School AllStars is an after school program for at-risk youths that encourages students to stay away from drugs, gangs and alcohol and to get involved with sports, school and the community. Costs are $35 to $45. More information is available at www.rtcsnv.com/vivabikevegas/.

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Two buildings, 53 floors, 1,272 steps. These are the extremes that The American Lung Association goes to in order to raise lung disease awareness. At Renaissance Square in Downtown Phoenix, climbers start at 8:01 a.m.

Climbers can walk, run and use handrails, but the only caution is that participants pass on the right and climb on the left. Water stations will be on various floors and all participants are rewarded with a medal at the top floor and an after party in the Square courtyard.

The fundraising minimum is set at $100, but The American Lung Association will be taking donations and handing out incentive prizes until December 31, 2009. Donations are tax deductible. Have a friend that is climbing? Sponsor them at the website. Sign up or donate at www.climbphoenix.com.

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Doggone Good Gear The new National Geographic Snorkeler™ line of snorkeling and swimming equipment is priced from about $22 for a single piece to $29 for a set.

This stuff is a steal for the quality and design you get. We asked Sherri’ Westlake (wife of SWEAT’s former Webdude), an experienced scuba siren, to test out the Explorer series. She recommends all three pieces for lake diving, snorkeling or backup for a scuba trip. The first step was modeling by her dog Sugar, which netted two thumb’s up for flashy style.

The Marlin 2 mask has a good fit, clear viewing with a comfortable strap. A big plus is the unusually wide peripheral view.

The lightweight Nautilus Snorkel was really “kewl” the way it rolls up in a little case.

It floats better than any I have used and comes in bright yellow so it can be seen in the water. It easily fits into your BCD pocket for emergency back up. It was comfortable with low drag and is easy to clear.

The Fit Traveler Fins are small without giving up too much power. Fairly lightweight, they have a nice pull-on loop on the back of the adjustable strap.

The fins are comfy and secure over dive boots or even barefoot. Info: NatGeoSnorkeler.com.

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While it does not seem possible, cool running weather is around the corner and you will need something to keep you warm in the morning. Merrell offers up the long sleeve Peak for women with Opti-Wick moisture wicking and UPF 20+. Ideal for layering, textured poly-knit panels in key sweat zones increase breathability. The satin-look flatlock stitching reduces bulk and adds stylish accent. A Sweat staffer tested out the top on a recent trip to Flagstaff and thought it was comfortable against the skin and looked great. The Peak retails for $42. Visit www.Merrell.com to see their complete collection of premium apparel for the outdoor consumer and find a nearby retailer.

Bag Some Green, Healthy Style Step out this fall with a good-for-you-and-the-world backpack or tote from Ameribag’s Earth Collection. Creator of the healthy back bag, Ameribag’s new line is made of eco-friendly recycled PET or PolyEthylene Therephthalate, which is found mostly in plastic bottles. With the look and feel of soft canvas, these bags are durable and well designed. Ditch that gym duffle or sloppy, shopping bag. We found the single strap tote ($75) amazingly comfortable. It securely stays on your shoulder and there are pockets galore. Bonus: all the healthy back features are included. Info: www.ameribag.com

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Bach Flower Kids Children get stressed by big events whether it is their first triathlon or a big test.

For more than a decade, the SWEAT family has been flower powering away their little one’s fears and discomfort with Bach Flower Remedies.

The kid’s versions are made without alcohol and all Bach products are homeopathic, which means there is just a small amount of active ingredient. With increasing warnings about over-thecounter and prescribed drugs being dangerous for kids, these plant-based treatments are great. The editor’s niece Weilan uses drops just before bedtime when sports or school anxieties are making her anxious.

Rescue Remedy is a combination of five flowers: Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star and Bethlehem/Cherry Plum. Also, there’s a garden of individual remedies from Mimulus for peace of mind to Impatiens for patience. More than a century of use and scientific studies indicate these homeopathic meds are effective and safe. Put a few drops in juice, under the tongue or even on the wrist.

Prices start at $7 for a bottle or $20 for kits with a range of treatments. Tiptoe into www.bachflower.com or your nearby Sunflower or Whole Foods.

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By Sue Berliner

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empe Mayor Hugh Hallman is not your average 47-year-old guy and no ordinary Mayor. Mayor’s run for office, not many run half marathons; especially with his packed schedule. The afternoon I spoke with him for this feature, it was the first day of school and he debuted as the new headmaster for Tempe Preparatory Academy. Last spring he started winding down his 22-yearold law practice to take on the new role. He took office in July of 2004 and typically works 40-50 hours each week as Mayor. He will match that time running the school, a liberal arts public charter school for 6-12th graders.

With that work load, most would find squeezing in a run a challenge. Over achieving Hallman started the Mayor’s Run for Youth, Education & Social Services, com-

run, the Mayor was on his own. He did his first 11 mile run that December and ended up with ITB problems. He did not run for a month and ran the race cold.

“That started us thinking about how this race [Rock N’ Roll AZ] in particular, how we could set up a program for local charities,” said Hallman. “It is not [a program] for people who are typically athletes. They are recruiting people who have never really thought about doing something like this [marathon] but because their passion about a disease or cause are willing to try. By doing so, they really change their lives. It certainly is what happened to me.

The folks at Competitor Group have been extremely supportive of creating a local opportunity to raise money. This is new for

Age: 47 | Family: Married to Dr. Susan Hallman, M.D. since 1981 | Children: Three boys: Louis, Eli and Marcus | His Big Give: Mayor’s Run for Youth, Education & Social Services | Favorite Play: Importance of Being Earnest | Favorite Movie: Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia and Citizen Kane are just master pieces on the big screen | Now reading: The Great Gatsby | www.tempe.gov/business/MayorsRun monly referred to as Mr. Yes. The program helps raise money for many Tempe charities while getting people in shape.

He explained how this all got started. As part of their children’s curriculum they were required to be part of an athletic team for PE. His now 16 year-old twins chose cross country. Then came a challenge.

“I was challenged to become the mascot of a team of Tempe employees who were going to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma,” said Hallman. “I had not run in better than 25 years more than a mile.”

Before agreeing he told the challenger he wanted to check with his wife, figuring she would say no way. She surprised him by saying it was a great idea. So he was stuck. That was August 2005. His wife, Susan, ended up with a fractured tibia the second training

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challenging, wonderful event. It was 2:01:50, my personal best. In anticipation of January’s event we are also going to do the Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 6th. I want to be in the best shape possible for the race in Tempe in January.”

He says he will eventually have to commit to a marathon. He has thought about doing an Ironman. He is spurred on by a friend who could not swim a 100 yards to graduate from college. That college friend, Manuel Contreras, finished an Ironman just under the cut off time. He is quite an inspiration for the Mayor. Currently the time to train for such an event precludes him but would like to complete one in his lifetime.

Doing double duty as Mayor and Headmaster, Hallman has more than his fare share of challenges, the running helps.

“This is the strange thing,” said Hallman.

“When you start thinking about having to start running the whole prospect of getting up and getting it done and doing it is gruesome. But once you have started it, the prospect of not getting to run has that same horrible feeling about it. I miss running. I feel better when I am running. I feel psychologically more well-balanced. I get time to myself to think and process difficult problems. It is a great opportunity to think through hard challenges and come up with creative solutions. Running has been a wonderful new opportunity for me and it has added a significant amount of benefit to my life. Not only do I feel better physically but it helps ones mental process.”

Closing our conversation he comes back to his new found passion.

“This program demonstrates that anybody,” said Hallman. “Truly anybody, can take on this challenge and get off the couch and become active improve their quality of life, improve their health and they can stand along with others as demonstration how to improve ones own quality of life while doing a lot of good for a lot of other people.”

them, getting local participants as opposed to national. They have been a terrific partner for the city of Tempe and the local charities.”

In 2009, Mr. Yes and his team of 210 raised about 250,000 for local charities.

Through much encouragement, his running has improved. He trimmed more than 30 minutes from his first half marathon time in January of 2006.

“We did the San Antonio Rock N’ Roll in November and got my time down to 2:09.

In January I got 2:02:19. My wife and I went to Seattle as sort of our training run and did the Seattle Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon. It was timed well to kick off this years training and get out of the heat. I was going to beat 2 hours in Seattle if it killed me. I did not quite make it. It was sort of like running a crowded roller coaster. It is a very hilly course, very

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We polled a few of Arizona's top runners to find out what makes them tick and give us some picks for favored events.

Hopefully, these profiles will get you inspired to try something new and lace up your shoes.

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Andrew Neugebauer Age: 32 | City: Chandler Occupation: Athlinks. com, Director Athlete Services Years running: 20 Weekly mileage: 35-45 My proudest athletic moment: Running at the US Olympic Trials @ 800 meters Favorite AZ running race: Dirty 6 Mud Run, DCB Adventures Favorite event outside of AZ: Scharnberg Farm 5k (Hartley, IA) My toughest event: Every race I enter is tough. That’s why I do it. Why: I want to make each race tough. I like to finish a race and know I left something out on the course. I want to make myself hurt. If it’s not a little painful I’m not happy.

Most admired athlete: My wife Krista Why: She trains harder than anyone I know.

Favorite flick: That’s it, That’s All Post race treat: Ice cold Beer.

My motivation: Running is not a sport to me so much as it is a way of life. I feel motivated and inspired living that lifestyle on a daily basis.

What’s next: Running a half marathon in Colo. Working hard to make Athlinks.com a great place for endurance athletes to view their race results and connect with fellow endurance athletes.

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Age: 46 | City: Tucson Occupation: Teach at UA’s Entrepreneurship Center Years running: Since high school in 1978 – 31 years, is that possible?

Weekly mileage: These days, 25-30 My proudest athletic moment: Crossing the finish line in 2:19:25 Favorite AZ running race: Meet Me Downtown Night Run in Tucson Favorite event outside of AZ: Brewster Brew Run, Brewster, Massachusetts My toughest event: Running to the 17,000 foot summit of Mount Ixtacihuatl in Mexico Why: Couldn’t breath Most admired athlete: Jackie Robinson Why: Brave, tough, and talented Favorite flick: Movie? What’s a movie? We have two kids under 3.

My motivation is: Staying healthy so I can be alive when my kids are my age What’s next: Trying to get in shape again, beat some of the young pups coming along

Age: 39, looking forward to 40 in October City: Tempe Occupation: Stay at home parent Years running: 5 + a couple of years in high school Weekly mileage: Varies 35-50 My proudest athletic moment: Running my 1st marathon in San Diego to raise money for my friend Susan whom had undergone a double lung transplant. I qualified for Boston.

Favorite AZ running race: Irongirl, because it is just us girls. Skirtchaser too!! Only boy that caught me last year was Tim DeBoom.

Favorite event outside of AZ: San Diego Marathon, since it was my first, I have to go back and run it this year.

My toughest event: Running in Boston Marathon 2006, training for 2007 IMAZ. Why: I had pulled my hamstring before the race and knew those hills were gonna hurt. I was running the race in memory of my friend Susan, she passed away shortly after San Diego race (my first). Every time it got tough, I thought of all her challenges, her 5 year old son she left behind and her parents.

Most admired athlete: Susan Loken. Why: I love her story, she was a regular mom that just started to run.

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She has gone to the Olypmic trials and is an awesome role model with Chances for Children.

Favorite flick: Emmanuel’s Gift (about a disabled Ghana man that rides his bike across Ghana to raise awareness) Post race treat: Coffee ice cream My motivation: Running for all those that can’t.

What’s next: Competing on Team USA at the Duathlon World Championship, Sept. Turning 40 in Oct. and being old enough to compete in the Masters Division.

My motivation is: Running races and doing well in the age division What’s next: California International Marathon – hopefully a new PR

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Sylvia Kniest Age: 54 | City: Tucson Occupation: Retired Teacher/currently working retail at Trisports.com Years running: 29 years Weekly mileage: 40 My proudest athletic moment: Coaching the Sabino Boys Cross Country team to 2007 State Championship because it was so rewarding to help young athletes reach their goal Favorite AZ running race: Lake Pleasant Triathlon (I haven’t done a running only race in awhile) otherwise Phoenix Marathon Favorite event outside of AZ: Finest City HalfMarathon, San Diego My toughest event: La Jolla rough water Gatorman swim, 1997 or 5K’s because I am definitely an endurance athelete Why: I battled hypothermia due to extremly cold water temperatures Most admired athlete: Joan Benoit Samuleson Why: She overcame a knee injury, qualifying for the 1984 Olympics 17 days after undergoing arthroscopic surgery.Then went on to win the first Women’s Olympic Marathon in Los Angeles Favorite flick: Miracle; the movie about the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team’s gold medal win over the Soviet Union.

Post race treat: Fat Tire Beer My motivation: Staying fit along with mental relaxation What’s next: After taking a 6 year hiatus from competition to coach cross country I am planning on competing in a triathlon next spring when I turn 55.

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Andy Lawrence Age: 58 | City: Phoenix Occupation: Software Consultant Years running: 12 Weekly mileage: 45 My proudest athletic moment: Arizona age record for the half marathon Favorite AZ running race: Whiskey Row Half Marathon Favorite event outside of AZ: Boston Marathon My toughest event: Chicago Marathon Why: First marathon and not sufficiently prepared Most admired athlete: Matt Carpenter Why: Continuing to win the Pikes Peak Marathon at 45 Favorite flick: The Big Lebowski

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Age: 43 | City: Anthem Occupation: Outside Sales Years running: 29 Years Weekly mileage: 35-40 My proudest athletic moment: Qualifying for Kona World Championships Favorite AZ running race: Emma’s Run “Great Charity Event” Favorite event outside of AZ: Buffalo Springs Half Ironman My toughest event: Kona World Championships Why: Competing against the best Endurance Athletes in the world Most admired athlete: Roger Staubach; “Quarterback Dallas Cowboys” Why: Toughest guy ever, family man, winner in every aspect of life. (no big contract) Favorite flick: Shawshank Redemtion My motivation is: Passing all the younger runners in all my races What’s next: Kona World Championships 10-10-09

Paula Morrison Age: 36 | City: Tucson Occupation: Teacher Years running: 21 Weekly mileage: Anywhere from 100 to 0 miles depending on what I am doing.

My proudest athletic moment: Qualifying for the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials Favorite AZ running race: Bisbee 1000 and Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic 5K Favorite event outside of AZ: USATF Club CrossCountry Championships My toughest event: USATF Club in Ohio Why: It was below 0 degrees with windchill. I have never been so cold.

Most admired athlete: Don Branaman and Sue Smith Why: They are in their 70’s and they never stop running. They are also very driven and passionate about life.

Favorite flick: The Shinning Post race treat: Anything on the menu at Bobo’s (breakfast).

My motivation: I love running. It brings all types of interesting people together for different reasons. I also love the way it makes me feel.

What’s next: I am not sure. I have thought about xterra, self-supported multi-day mountain biking, ultras and trail racing. For the time being I am trying to get back in shape for the 5k and 10k.

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Susan Miranda Age: 34 | City: Scottsdale Occupation: consulting, Tribe sponsored athlete Years running: 8 Weekly mileage: 50-60 My proudest athletic moment: finishing Boston this last spring Favorite AZ running race: South Mountain 20K, I also love being part of a team for the Ragnar Relay Favorite event outside of AZ: I just ran the Valley Crest Trail Half Marathon in L.A. a couple months ago and thought that was a great event My toughest event: Any 5K is tough Why: That kind of speed doesn’t come naturally for me!

Most admired athlete: Joan Benoit Samuelson Why: She continues to inspire women athletes even 25 years after her memorable performance at the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon Favorite flick: Sadly, the first that comes to mind is Top Gun - gotta love Goose.

Post race treat: Ice cream works great pre and post race.

My motivation: No matter what I might struggle with in daily life, I always feel better after a run.

What’s next: Back to Boston in April 2010, hopefully faster!

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Age: 44 | City: Cave Creek Occupation: Principal/ Coach/Educator, currently stay at home Daddy Years running: 30 Weekly mileage: 40 My proudest athletic moment: Every time I break 3:00/marathon, especially these days...ran 2:59 at 2009 RNRAZ Marathon.

Will go for a 20-yr. old PR (I was 25, 1990 Chicago Marathon) under 2:57:52 at 2010 RNRAZ Favorite AZ running race: Jerome Hill Climb Favorite event outside of AZ: AFC Half Marathon, San Diego My toughest event: La Luz Trail Run, Sandia Mountain, Albuquerque, NM Why: Oxygen debt, every time, see stars/get dizzy at 10,000 ft. Makes you feel alive and vulnerable, love it!

Most admired athlete: Sally Meyerhoff Why: Pursuing her dream of becoming great, great role model.

Favorite flick: Running Brave Post race treat: Chicago Style Pizza My motivation: My deceased Dad was my #1 fan, I still hear him yelling/screaming on the sidelines in every race, especially when it gets tough. I will qualify for Ironman World Championships/Kona to honor my Father.

What’s next: 2009 Louisville Ironman/2009 Arizona Ironman/2010 RNRAZ Marathon.

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Fall Road Running Shoe Review As summer winds down, you have probably run your share of 5Ks and 10Ks, and maybe you’re shooting for a marathon—or, at least, are enjoying some longer runs. To enhance your training, we’ve pulled together a road shoe lineup that’s sure to keep you striding without a hitch in your giddy up. By Adam W. Chase Adidas Supernova Sequence 2, $100 / shopadidas.com With the Supernova Sequence 2, Adidas has shown a renewed commitment to producing dependable training shoes. The Sequence is a consistent platform for everyday use and high mileage. Our testers found it felt relatively light on their feet, and the comfort of its somewhat firm midsole and the 3D ForMotion wasn’t compromised—even late in a run or after numerous training sessions. The upper felt durable and the fit is flexible enough to accommodate odd-shaped feet; the women’s-specific features of a larger forefoot platform and added flex grooves for a woman’s gait cycle are also nice touches for this dynamic yet supportive shoe. The Sequence was cushioned, in a performance sort of way, and the flow from heel to toe felt seamless to our testers. We gave this shoe the highest of marks.

Asics GEL-Nimbus 11, $125 / asics.com Asics is a brand that just gets it—and its time-tested Nimbus has earned a stellar reputation with a broad following of runners seeking plenty of cushioning. The newest version of the shoe, which appeals to both neutral runners and mild over-pronators alike, has a forefoot midsole injected with Solyte cushioning material. The stable, flexible and supportive Nimbus is specifically customized in the women’s model, including a lower density of Solyte to complement a woman’s foot. Our female testers commented on the Nimbus 11’s lighter and more streamlined feel, in comparison with the Nimbus 10. The newest iteration of the shoe features asymmetric lacing, memory foam in the tongue and is a bit lighter than prior versions, thanks in part to the removal of overlays across the toe box.

Brooks Revenna, $100 / brooksrunning.com Brooks could have called this shoe “the Trick” because of the slight-offoot required to pack so much into a lightweight package. The Revenna is Best bursting with comfort, support and a fit that had our testers pleased with New Shoe this go-to shoe for training and racing. Brooks gave the Revenna moderate motion control by kitting out the svelte shoe with a low-profile, cushioned and responsive midsole that features an injected plastic midfoot unit for torsional balance. The mesh upper includes microfiber construction as well as moisture management materials, and we found it quite comfortable for mid-volume feet even though the Revenna ran like a racing flat.

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END OTG (for men) / PBnJ (for women), $90 / endfootwear.com END is off the grid—hence the name, OTG—when it comes to developing shoes that are light on both the earth and your feet. The OTG modifies END’s Biosmart midsole, the foundation of its trail shoe, to accommodate road impact with the addition of a full-length medial post for enhanced Greenest stability, and molded flex grooves and a decoupled heel into the midsole Shoe for weight-free road-worthy improvements—which is why this is one of the lightest shoes tested. OTG’s upper features 25 percent bamboo-infused linings for wicking and odor control, 100 percent recycled laces, ten percent recycled heel crash pad and a midsole with 50 percent less foam, compared to traditional shoes. The outsole is 25 percent recycled rubber, and the construction reduced glues and parts by 50 percent compared to END’s already-low trail shoes. The midsole provided a combination of somewhat firm cushioning and medial support and the forefoot of the shoe is noticeably wide. The shoe felt very light but had adequate cushioning, and although somewhat loose in fit, the test team felt the performance was admirable. The PBnJ is a women’s-specific version, sharing all the bells and whistles of its male counterpart. One tester found the PBnJ felt like a Nike Luna Trainer and, because of that, didn’t think the dual-density medial post had much of a motion-control effect.

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>> Fall Road Running Shoe Review K-Swiss Run One, $125 / kswiss.com Why buy two shoes when one shoe with different inserts will satisfy your training needs? K-Swiss’ new Run One is a saver of closet space, thanks to the miSoul Tech interchangeable sole systems that allow you to toggle between a stability trainer and a lighter-weight, more neutral shoe. The plastic molded heel counter and injected urethane support cage gave the shoe rigid support, while the dual-density posting and midfoot plastic shank provided stability. Although our testers were unable to perceive a noticeable weight difference between the different inserts, and found that they altered the shoe’s internal volume by swapping out the insoles, we admired the ingenuity of the customizable system and look forward to K-Swiss’ next novel take on running footwear.

New Balance 1225, $140 / newbalance.com The 1225 was a big hit among those of the test team who appreciate stability in a cushioned, relatively lightweight and responsive shoe. The 1225 improves on the 1224 with the help of NB’s N-ergy responsive cushioning compound and Stabilicore medial support system to smooth out the heel-to-toe motion with what our testers found to be an unobtrusive level of pronation control in their gait cycle. That, of course, was not the way most testers expressed it. Rather, they smiled and said things like “fluid” or “I didn’t notice these and that is a very good thing.” The 1225 also features a bevy of cushioning, moisture management, structure, comfort and security technologies in a streamlined fit that comes in on the narrow side in the heel, although it is available in a variety of widths so as to accommodate a full range of foot sizes and shapes.

Nike LunarGlide+, $100 / nike.com Nike likes to push the innovation envelope. You’ve seen it with Waffle, Air and Free and now you see it with a new adaptive midsole system called Dynamic Support, as delivered in the LunarGlide. The system adapts to your gait with each step, supplying you with cushioning and stability, but only as you need it. Thanks to the dynamic properties of the LunarLite foam core, a cushioning material that provides energy return, embedded in a firmer foam carriage, the LunarGlide bridges the gap that separates cushioning from stability. The positioning of the medial side midsole is angled to create a deeper cushion in the lateral side, creating a rearfoot and gender-specific wedge that is contoured into a firmer foam carriage to provide stability only if needed. Thus, as our testers affirmed, those who need more motion control get it courtesy of the shoe’s on-the-fly adaptation. A neutral runner who tires late in a run is likely to pronate more and, correspondingly, will get more support from the LunarGlide+. To top off this flyweight shoe, Nike uses its Flywire threads in the seamless upper to keep the LunarGlide+ at its minimalist heft.

Saucony ProGrid Triumph 6, $125 / saucony.com Building on its award-winning predecessor, the Triumph 6 boasts a more responsive and cushioned EVA midsole and a cushioned, wicking antimicrobial sockliner to the performance shoe of choice for runners who want a neutral, flexible, comfortable trainer. For performance, the Triumph still offers favorite midsole features of fulllength ProGrid, EVA and impact-transitioning technologies. The combination of blown and more durable rubbers in the outsole will withstand miles of easy running on these “thumbs-up” shoes that our testers enjoyed because they “just didn’t notice” them, allowing them to “focus on more important things, like running.”

Under Armour Revenant, $120 / underarmour.com With improved midsole foam, the Revenant received rave reviews from our testers. They applauded the snug fit and amount of arch support of the flexible yet protective and stable trainer. The well-orchestrated blend of support, mild motion control and cushioning was impressive—thanks to medial posting and a midsole suspension system. The plastic-framed midsole materials offered plenty of cushioning and kept our bigger testers happy, thanks to impact-absorbing EVA, polyurethane gel and an additional cushioning compound. The internal sleeved upper was almost overdone to some testers, given the overlays, but overall they liked the hugging fit and one noted: “I enjoyed running in the Revenant because it made me feel light on my feet, yet with support and cushioning.”

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Running Shoe Store Directory

Here is a list of speciality shops to help you find the best running shoes around. These local experts will keep you in the best and newest running gear. Whether you run trail, track or road, whether you need motion control, stability or cushioning to run your best, these folks will throw you a whole lot of running love.

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Flagstaff A Runners High

204 E. Route 66, Flagstaff 928-774-2990 www.arunnershigh.com Hours: M-F 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm Size: 1500 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 3.5 # Emp: 5 Brands of Shoes: Brooks, Asic, Mizuno, Montrail, Pearl Izumi Apparel: full-Sport Hill, Sugoi, Pearl Izumi Other Equipment: strollers, fitness equip, watches, sunglasses, HR monitor Services, etc.: nutri, youth-Asic, Enduro, club, disc, gr, train, sem, gait Sponsored Events: Gaspin' in the Aspen, Big Brother Big Sister Half Marathon

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Gilbert Run AZ

235 E. Warner Rd #101, Gilbert 480-507-0002 www.runaz.biz Hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm Size: 1700 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 3 # Emp: 8 Brands of Shoes: Nike, Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Newton Apparel: full-Sugoi, Nike, Asics Other Equipment: strollers, watches, HR monitors, sunglasses, GPS, Newton running shoes Services, etc.: nutri, club-Adult club, disc, gr, train, sem, gait

Laveen

The Runner's Store

6115 S. 51st Ave. #201, Laveen 602-237-2201 www.trsphoenix.com Hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm Size: 1200 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 8-Apr # Emp: 2 Brands of Shoes: Nike, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, Avia Apparel: Nike, Brooks, Asics Other Equipment: Garmin, Tufosi sunglasses, Timex.

Services, etc.: gr, gait Sponsored Events: First Annual Laveen Fun Run

Oro Valley

All About Running and Walking 12162 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd 140, Oro Valley 520-469-7084 www.runningwalking.com Hours: M,T,Th 10am-6pm, W,F, Sat 10am-5pm Size: 2280 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 8 # Emp: 5

7369 W. Bell Rd., Peoria 623-334-6868 www.newbalance.com Hours: M-Th 10am-7pm, F-Sat 10am6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Size: 2500 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 10 # Emp: 2 Brands of Shoes: New Balance, Dunham, Aravons Apparel: New Balance Other Equipment: Bags, insoles, socks, HR monitors, sunglasses, GPS systems Services, etc.: youth, gait Sponsored Events: Race for the Cure, Girls on the Run Running Program, P.F. Chang’s

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Run AZ

3636 E. Ray Rd #2, Phoenix 480-592-0900 www.runaz.biz Hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Sat 10-6, Sun 12pm-5pm Size: 2100 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 6 # Emp: 8 Brands of Shoes: Nike, Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Newton Apparel: full-Sugoi, Nike, Asics Other Equipment: watches, HR monitors, sunglasses, GPS, Newton running shoes Services, etc.: nutri, club-Adult club, disc, gr, train, sem, gait

Runners Den

6505 N. 16 St., Phoenix 602-277-4333 www.runnersdenaz.com Hours: M-Th 10am-7pm, F 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Size: 4000 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 31 # Emp: 12 Brands of Shoes: Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Nike, Mizuno Apparel: full-Brooks, Moving Comfort, Asics, Nike Other Equipment: strollers, HR monitors, watches, water belts & packs, glasses, orthotics, GPS Services, etc.: nutri, youth, club, disc, gr, train, sem, gait Sponsored Events: Runner's Den Classic Road Races, Fiesta Bowl 1/2 Marathon

The Strapped Jock

3522 W. Calavar Rd., Phoenix 602-547-0699 www.strappedjock.com Hours: M-Th 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm Size: 1400 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 27 # Emp: 2 Brands of Shoes: Nike, Adidas, Pearl Izumi Apparel: team only Other Equipment: sunglasses, track and field equipment, stopwatches Services, etc.: nutri, youth, club- USATF, disc, gr, train, sem, gait Sponsored Events: All-Comers Track Meets, Moon Valley 5k

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Prescott Swift Feet

130 W. Gurley St. Bashford Courts #203, Prescott 928-443-9339 www.swiftfeetaz.com Hours: M-Th, Sat 10am-5:30pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm Size: 1000 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 8 # Emp: 3 Brands of Shoes: Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, Pearl Izumi, Spira Apparel: full-Asics, BOA, Brooks Other Equipment: fitness equip, watches, HR monitors, hydrating products Services, etc.: nutri, gr, gait Sponsored Events: Whiskey Row Marathon, Tour De Pee Vee

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New Balance Scottsdale

16211 N. Scottsdale Rd. #a-2, Scottsdale 480-315-0404 www.newbalance.com Hours: M-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm Size: 2500 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 4 # Emp: 8 Brands of Shoes: New Balance, Dunham Apparel: basic-New Balance Other Equipment: sunglasses Services, etc.: youth, gait Sponsored Events: Race for the Cure, Girls on the Run Running Program

Road Runner Sports

Shops at Chauncey Ranch 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Scottsdale 480-513-1774 www.roadrunnersports.com Hours: M-F 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm Size: 9000 Sq. Ft. Years Open: 2 # Emp: 10 Brands of Shoes: Asics, Nike, Brooks, Saucony, Newtons Apparel: Nike, Adidas, Zoot Other Equipment: HR monitors, GPS, sunglasses, insoles, watches, nutrition, water bottle carriers Services, etc.: nutri, club- USATF, disc, gr, train, sem, gait Sponsored Events: Road Runner Sports 5k Series, USATF Youth XC

Scottsdale Running Co.

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New Balance Tucson/ The Shoe House

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Performance Footwear

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Tri-Family Racing and the town of Gilbert present’s The Seville Sports Club Mini & Maxi Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon & Youth Tri - Adult Mini Triathlon 150 yd. heated pool Swim, 10.4 mi Bike, 1/2 mi Run - Adult Maxi Triathlon 300 yd. heated pool Swim, 15.4 mi Bike, 2 mi Run - Adult Duathlon: 1/2 mi. Run, 10.4 mi. bike, 1/2 mi. Run - Youth Triathlon: 100 yd. Swim, 5.4 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run, Gilbert, AZ

Sunday, October 18, 2009

The 2nd Annual JCC Scottsdale Fall Festival Adult & Youth & Relay Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon TRI: Adults: 250 yd. Swim, 9.5 mi Bike, 2 mi Run; Youth: 100 yd. Swim, 3.1 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run ; DU: Adults: 1/2 mi. Run, 9.5 mi. bike, 2 mi. Run, Scottsdale, AZ

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The 6th Annual Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Thanksgiving Day Youth, Adult & Relay Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Adult Tri: 2-mi Run, 12-m Bike, 400 yd pool Swim; Adult Relay: same as Adult tri distances Adult DU: 2-mi Run, 12-mi. bike, 1 mi Run. Youth Tri: 1 m Run, 4 mi Bike; 100 yd. Swim, The Southwest Valley Regional YMCA, Goodyear, AZ

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Sports Nutrition News from the American College of Sports Medicine

By Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD

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he American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization. At ACSM’s annual meeting in Seattle, May 27-30, 2009, over 5,000 exercise scientists, sports dietitians, physicians and health professionals gathered to share their research. Here are a few of the nutrition highlights. More highlights are available at www.acsm.org (click on “news releases”).

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Supplements • Many athletes believe protein supplements are needed for building muscle. Yet, a study with college football players indicated no performance or muscle-building advantages from taking recovery protein in the form of a commercial supplement instead of standard food.

• Fruits and berries, including tart cherries, have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Runners who drank two 10.5 ounce bottles of tart cherry juice for one week before the 192 mile Mt. Hood to Oregon Coast relay race reported less postrace muscle pain than the placebo group.

• Black currants may also help reduce oxidative stress. Cyclists who consumed a pre-hard ride dose of black currant extract (the equivalent of about 1.2 cups of currants), experienced less oxidative stress.

• Research suggests food tends to be more health-protective than supplements.

Taking high doses of C (2000 mg), E (800 IU), A (3000 IU), and selenium (200 micro-g) for six weeks offered no benefits to trained cyclists in terms of antioxidant effects and suppressing oxidative damage.

• Almonds (and all nuts, for that matter) are a positive addition to a sports diet.

For four weeks, elite cyclists enjoyed about 60 almonds a day (~450 calories) prior to meals. They increased their antioxidant capacity 43% after a time trial as compared to the group who ate an equal number of calories from cookies. They also improved their time trial distance by 5% compared to the cookie group.

• Just rinsing your mouth with a sports drink may help you run faster! After an overnight fast (13-15 hours without food) and before and during a one hour time trial, 10 trained runners rinsed their mouth for five seconds with a sports drink or a placebo, and then spit it out. With the sports drink mouth rinse, they were able to run 365 meters longer in the time trial.

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idly absorbed. Adding sodium (40-165 mg) to the beverage does not significantly slow absorption. (1973) Athletes who exercise in the heat might wonder if they can “hyper-hydrate.” Yes; more fluid is retained when a sports drink has a higher sodium content. Drinking a sports drink with double and triple the standard amount of sodium contributed to retaining 25% and 35% more water (12 and 17 ounces; 340 and 480 ml) than the standard sports drink.

About 25% of athletic trainers use pickle juice to treat muscle cramps. Some report 1 to 2 ounces of pickle juice relieves cramps within 35 seconds. The mechanism is illusive because rapid relief must mean that pickle juice empties from the stomach very quickly. Yet, research indicates pickle juice empties very slowly from the stomach.

“LactAway” is a sports supplement that claims to reduce blood lactate. A study with highly trained kayakers does not support that manufacture’s claim.

Chocolate milk is a good recovery choice.

Cyclists did an exhaustive bike ride, recovered with equal amounts of carbs in chocolate milk or a commercial recovery drink, and then the next day did a time trial. The commercial drink offered no additional benefits. Save your money!

Glutamine is reported to enhance recovery by reducing post-exercise inflammatory responses. A study that compared a carbohydrate+essential amino acids beverage with or without glutamine taken during and after exercise offered no additional recovery benefits.

Of 153 female soldiers starting basic training, 37% were iron deficient (serum ferritin <12 ng/mL). The women who took an iron supplement (100 mg ferrous sulfate) improved their two-mile run-times by 86 seconds as compared to the iron deficient women who were given no iron pills. Low ferritin is associated with feelings of depression and fatigue.

During endurance exercise, consuming carbs in the form of an energy bar, a gel or a sports drink are all equally effective.

That is, they all get used for energy at a similar rate.

Training • Many youth swimmers spend hours training for relatively short competitive events.

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gests high intensity/low volume training offers the same benefits as lower intensity/high volume training (27 vs. 57 km/ six weeks)—but in far less training time.

Calories • How may calories are burned when lifting weights? Female subjects burned ~100 calories and the males ~ 210 in the halfhour session with two sets of 10 reps and 8 different exercises. But, if you subtract the calories for the resting metabolic rate that they would have burned just sitting quietly, they burned only ~70 (females) and ~160 (males) additional calories.

• Participants in the Western States 100 Mile Run burned about 15,850 calories in about 27 hours. This averaged about 600 calories/hour. That’s a lot of food!

• Severely obese people may need about 1800 calories just to be alive, and about 3,200 total calories a day. They don’t gain weight just smelling cookies...

Students • Exercise improves learning. Movement and physical activity in third graders has been linked with higher scores on tests involving problem solving. Among college students, those who spend more than three hours/day studying or have a grade point average of at last 3.5 are more likely to be physically active than students who study less and get lower grades.

• While American college students tend to exercise for weight control, fitness and physical attractiveness, Chinese college students tend to exercise for health and enjoyment—sustainable reasons to exercise!

Women • The Female Athlete Triad refers to the common problem of inadequate calorie intake, loss of menses, and stress fractures. The first line of treatment is to increase calorie intake or reduce expenditure by exercising a litle less.

• Strength training can help reduce the risk of stress fractures. Athletes with more muscle mass tend to have higher bone density. Dense bones are healthy bones!

• Fitness is more important than fatness. Unfortunately, only about 9% of Americans are “fit but fat” as compared to 30% who are “fit and not fat”.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both casual and competitive athletes in her private practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617383-6100). Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook, and food guides for new runners, marathoners, or cyclists are available via www.nancyclarkrd.com. See also sportsnutritionworkshop.com.

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by Neil Weintraub A record 503 registrants signed up for the 32nd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters(BBBS) Half Marathon, Walk, 5K Fun Run and Kid’s Dash on August 8th. Unlike the previous 31 races, the monsoons disappeared and runners had to work hard to find any mud on the course. With unseasonably cold mid-30s temperatures, many runners proudly donned their colorful long-sleeved race shirts. The picture perfect conditions added to the day by accompanying the pre-race wedding nuptials of veteran runner David Bluestein to Kristy XU. “We got married just before the race started and ran the race amid cheers and congratulations,” said Bluestein. “Of course we stopped at every water stop to pose for a photo - and kiss! Instead of wedding cake, we fed each other m&m's at one of the water stops. It was a beautiful day to get married! Let the race of ‘life’ begin!”

Several hundred racers helped them celebrate with a champagne toast. At the halfway aid station, runners took part in the second annual cup poll, this time deciding that the Cardinals would win the Superbowl!

Last year they accurately predicted the presidential outcome.

On the men’s side, Matt Clark, who races with post-collegiate running team McMillan Elite, crossed the finish line first. Sara Wagner, 2008 BBBS Flagstaff Half winner, cruised in uncontested. She safely beat her closest competitor by more than seven minutes. That was her fifth win out of six races in the Flagstaff Summer Series. The winners took home Flagstaff artist Arne ceramic glazed Championship Plates and Salomon Trail Shoes. The event raised nearly $30,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

The race also concluded the fifth annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Flagstaff Summer Running Series. A record 140 participants signed up for the package of six Flagstaff races. Sara Wagner and Eric Bohn won the Open Division titles while Lisa Loughran and Richard Doucett won the Master’s Division. To see the entire series standings, visit www.natra.org.

Mountain Man

by Jenna Grover On July 19 More than 800 athletes lined Lake Mary’s edge in anticipation of the 25th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon. Racers mentally prepared for the Flagstaff course, which hosted the Half Iron, Olympic and Sprint distances. Matthew Hoffman, in his early 20's and from Atlanta, Ga, made an impressive showing by winning the Half Iron. He was also first out of the water for that distance. Meanwhile, Sue Meno from Anthem, Ariz. placed first among the women and placed 12th overall in the race.

Leo Carrillo won the Olympic distance and Kathy Rakel, a former TriCat from University of Arizona took top honors in the women's race. Rakel (SWEAT cover girl July 2008) trains with Grasky Endurance Sports and represented Goodfellow Air Force Base. She has been an Arizona triathlete standout since she started triathlons in July of 2007.

“On race day I was really happy with my swim. I believe I was second female out of the water so my focus on the bike was to catch up to the woman ahead of me. I caught her and we rode together for a while; I was not able to drop her until the run.” said Rakel. A couple of her A-races for this year are USAT Age Group Nationals and Best of U.S. Amateur Triathlete Competition. She is looking forward to getting her pro-card in 2010.

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mountain man results

David Bluestein and blushing bride Kristy XU say their I Do’s before the race begins.

big brothers big sisters of flagstaff results Half Marathon OVERALL WOMEN Sara Wagner (1:35.48) Michelle Wesson (1:42.59) Julie Strider (1:43.37) OVERALL MEN Matt Clark (1:17.00) Michael Smith (1:17.28) Eric Bohn (1:21.15)

Women’s Masters Janice Lyle (1:45.40)

Men’s Masters Richard Doucett (1:27.16)

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS Under 20: Erica Hill (2:47.08) 20-29: Katie Grimmer (1:55.05) 30-39: Michelle Wesson (1:42.59 40-49: Janice Hill (1:50.19) 50-59: Carol Bennett (1:55.57) 60-69: Annie Herrara (3:03:47)

MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS Under 20: Jason Morris (1:49.13) 20-29: Michael Smith (1:17.28) 30-39: Bret Sarnquist (1:32.41) 40-49: Michael Olsen (1:27.44)

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50-59: John Bogen (1:31.35) 60-69: Dennis Freeman (1:57.41) 70-79: Adelio Percic (2:33.01)

5K

OVERALL WOMEN Jane Goldsworthy (20:06) Janel Lanphere (21:44) Melissa Schossow (23:05) OVERALL MEN Ryan Schmidt (15:50) Nicholas Lewandowski (15:58) Cameron Sullivan (18:41)

HALF marathon OLYMPIC OVERALL MEN Matthew Hoffman (4:35:23) Bryan Dunn (4:40:13) Hector Tovar (4:47:20)

OVERALL MEN Leo Carillo (2:07:13) Carlos Mendoza (2:07:59) Grant Stevenson (2:11:20)

SPRINT

OVERALL WOMEN: Sue Meno (5:17:16) Shannon Mcquaid (5:19:16) Gail Archer (5:26:41)

OVERALL WOMEN: Kathy Rakel (2:18:36) Kristin Moriarty (2:20:21) Beth Steen (2:22:17)

OVERALL WOMEN: Jane Esahak-Gage (1:10:44) Beth Haglund (1:14:04) Erin Glenn (1:15:26)

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS <19 : Nicole Truxes (5:52:29) 20-24: Justine Borror (7:14:57) 25-29: Rachel Rice (6:26:12) 30-34: Zoe Bellinghausen (5:43:15) 35-39: Shannon Mcquaid (5:19:16) 40-44: Mary Gonzales (6:30:11) 45-49: Marlene Zuhl (6:21:12) 50-54: Deborah Fink (6:04:08)

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Lauren Buck (2:40:57) 25-29: Beth Steen (2:22:17) 30-34: Kristin Moriarty (2:20:21) 35-39: Lorina Gifford (2:38:50) 40-44: Cindy Munroe (2:37:59) 45-49: Jody Mackey (2:45:19) 50-54: Patti Dennis (3:03:23) 55-59: Robyn Broes (3:10:20)

MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Jason Greyslak (5:44:53) 25-29: Kevin Russell (5:12:11) 30-34: Zachary Crumbo (5:29:30) 35-39: Hector Tovar (4:47:20) 40-44: Colin Bachinsky (5:09:27) 45-49: Steve Rink (5:15:21) 50-54: John Anhold (5:22:13) 55-59: Johnny Williamson (5:10:18) 60-64: Marc Brooks (6:40:54) 65-69: John Fitzgerald (6:58:08)

MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Grant Stevenson (2:11:20) 25-29: Darren Young (2:17:15) 30-34: Brent Snider (2:16:38) 35-39: Sylvain Lebreton (2:19:32) 40-44: Mike Frick (2:13:18) 45-49: Conrad Schumacher (2:28:37) 50-54: Nick Martin (2:11:51) 55-59: Stan Goldstein (2:38:24) 60-64: Dennis Freeman (2:32:49) 65-69: Tom Armer (2:57:27)

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 15-19: Ciera Brecto (1:27:32) 20-24: Lindsay Davidson (1:28:11) 25-29: Kelly Busche (1:17:51) 30-34: Beth Haglund (1:14:04) 35-39: Shana Stinski (1:20:28) 40-44: Julie Stark (1:25:28) 45-49: Joan Sommerlad (1:21:27) 50-54: Yvonne Kinane-Wells (1:30:35) 55-59: Celeste Steen (1:24:18) 60-64: Star Southwick (2:16:08)

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OVERALL MEN Paul Brinkmann (1:04:28) Todd Witten (1:06:33) Dylan Barr (1:07:11)

MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 15-19: Dylan Barr (1:07:11) 20-24: Andrew Greene (1:20:42) 25-29: Eric Marlatt (1:11:42) 30-34: Timothy White (1:13:03) 35-39: Karl Granroth (1:13:41) 40-44: Mike Loos (1:13:17) 45-49: Toru Kawana (1:32:36) 50-54: George Esahak-Gage (1:07:33) 55-59: Neil Howk (1:10:59) 60-64: Robert Hartley (1:37:49)

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BICYCLING SEPTEMBER 10, OCTOBER 13 Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. This clinic is designed 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, OCTOBER 20 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

SEPTEMBER 26OCTOBER 3 Ride For the Old Pueblo. 8 days, 6 riding.

8 am. Tucson. 520-349-5932.

SEPTEMBER 28 Noo Funteers Sedona Bike Trip. 66M. Sedona. www.noofunteers.com.

OCTOBER 3 Show Low Bluff of the White >> Mountains.

65M, 35M, 15M, 10M.

7:30 am. Show Low Bluff Development.

Todd Sadow, 520-745-2033, www. epicrides.com.

OCTOBER 4 Tour de Scottsdale. 70M. 7 am. >> Market Street, DC Ranch,

Scottsdale. DCB Extreme Adventures 480-460-5052, www.pbaa.com.

White Mountains of Arizona Bike Tour. 434M. Camp Verde. www.timbertours.com.

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Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series #1. 3M, 6M, 9M, 15.8M, 22M, 22.6M, 25M, 41M. 8 am. McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Scottsdale. www.dcbadventures.com.

RTC Viva Bike Vegas. 118M, 62M, 35M. 6:30 am. RTC Administration Building, 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas. 702-676-1542, www.rtcsnv. com/vivabikevegas/.

TREK Breast Cancer Awareness Ride.

10M, 25M. Peoria. Southwest Bicycles www.southwestbicycles.com.

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OCTOBER 17 22nd Cochise County Cycling Classic.

45M, 92M, 157M, 252M. 2 am. Douglas.

Perimeter Bicycling, 520-745-2033, www.pbaa.com.

OCTOBER 24-25 Cyclocross Series Races #1 and #2.

Flagstaff. www.azcross.com.

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Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series #2. 3.2M, 11.61M, 20.02M, 20.53M, 30.54, 40.04M. 8 am. Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear. www.dcbadventures.com.

NOVEMBER 1 Noo Funteers Circle Tucson Bike Trip.

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450M. Colossal Cave State Park, Tucson. www.noofunteers.com.

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Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series #3. 3M, 6M, 9M, 14M, 21M, 28M, 35M. 8 am. White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell. www. dcbadventures.com.

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Dawn to Dusk. 7:13 am. McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail, Fountain Hills. DCB Extreme Adventures 480-460-5052, www.dcbadventures.com.

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. Claire Sutter, 602-942-3682, www.azbikeclub.com.

Bicycle Ranch. Saturdays 6 am. North Scottsdale ABC Road Ride. SE corner of Frank Lloyd Wright & the 101. 480614-8300.

Bullshifters Club Rides. 6 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602862-6262. www.bullshifters.org.

Curbside Cyclery No Drop Group Ride.

Saturdays. 4855 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Phoenix, 480-598-6778, 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. 6:30 am.

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

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association.

Tucson. Andrea Lightfoot, 520-4615170, www.bikeGABA.org. www. sportsfun.com/gaba/rideschedule.html.

Team LUNA Chix. Monthly free women’s mountain and road bike rides. www. teamlunachix.com, phoenixmtb@teamlunachix.com, lunachixaz@gmail.com.

Tucson Cyclocross. Wednesdays 7 am.

Have fun and refine skills. Himmel Park, Tucson. Momentum Endurance, 520-829-0096, twoodruff@momentumendurance.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. www.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. www.prescottcycling.org.

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. 520-358-3338, Pollock@arizona.edu, www.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.

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, www.tribemultisport. com, Kevin@tribemultisport.com

Ride & Stride Series. 7M bike, >> 1.5M run. 8 am. Market Street

Park at DC Ranch, Scottsdale. www. pinnaclepeaksevents.com.

OCTOBER 22 Ironcare Splash & Dash Race #3.

1000m swim, 3k run. 6 pm. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www.4peaksracing.com.

OCTOBER 25 Holualoa Tinfoilman Triathlon. 825yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. 6:30 am.

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

SOMA Half Iron Distance Triathlon and Relay. 6:30 am. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www.redrockco.com.

Monster Bash Triathlon. Sprint Tri/Duathlon/Aquathlon Relay/ Kids Tri/5K, pool swim. 6:30 am.

Surprise. www.arizontriathletes.com

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MULTISPORT/ >> ADVENTURE RACE SEPTEMBER 5 Anthem Sprint Triathlon. Reverse order Tri. 5k run, 22k bike, 400m swim. 7:30 am. Anthem. www.4peaksracing.com.

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Red Rock and Unified Triathlon.

Sprint or modified (50yd swim, 2.5M bike, .5M run). 6:30 am. DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa, Scottsdale.

602-230-1200, www.soaz.com.

SEPTEMBER 13 The Prescott Valley Mountain >> Valley Splash Sprint Triathlon/

Duathlon. 7 am. Mountain Valley Splash, heated pool, 8600 E. Nace, Prescott Valley. www.trifamilyracing.com

SEPTEMBER 24 Ironcare Splash & Dash Race #1. 1000m swim, 3k run. 6 pm. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www.4peaksracing.com.

SEPTEMBER 27 Nathan Tempe Triathlon. Olympic/ >> Sprint Triathlon and Relay. 6:30

am. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www. redrockco.com.

Ride & Stride Series. 7M bike, 1.5M run. 8 am. Market Street Park at DC Ranch, Scottsdale. www. pinnaclepeaksevents.com.

The Las Vegas Triathlon. Sprint, Olympic or Relay, Half Ironman.

6:30 am. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV. www.mountainmanevents.com.

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Seville Sports Club Mini & Maxi Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon & Youth Tri. Adult Mini Tri: 150yd swim, 10.4M bike, 1/2M run -Adult Maxi Tri: 300yd swim, 15.4M bike, 2M run -Adult Duathlon: 1/2M run, 10.4M bike, 1/2M run - Youth Tri: 100yd swim, 5.4M bike; 1/2M run. Gilbert. www.trifamilyracing.com.

OCTOBER 8 Ironcare Splash & Dash Race #2. 750m swim, 4k run. 6pm. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www.4peaksracing.com.

OCTOBER 11 PBR Off Road Triathlon and 5k >> Scramble.

Sprint tri, 5k run. 7:30

am. Tempe. www.redrockco.com.

OCTOBER 18 The 2 Annual JCC Scottsdale Fall >> Festival Adult & Youth & Relay nd

Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon. TRI: Adults: 250yd Swim, 9.5M Bike, 2M Run; Youth: 100yd Swim, 3.1M Bike; 1/2M Run; DU: Adults: 1/2M Run, 9.5M bike, 2M Run. Scottsdale. www.trifamilyracing.com.

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NOVEMBER 1 The Amica Championship. Sprint. >> Lake Pleasant Park, Phoenix.

401-437-8881, www.amicachampionship.com.

NOVEMBER 7 Ride & Stride Series. 7M bike, >> 1.5M run. 8 am. Market Street

Park at DC Ranch, Scottsdale. www. pinnaclepeaksevents.com.

Desert Grande Duathlon/ Triathlon. Tri: 400m swim, 10.3M bike, 3M; Du 1.5M run, 10.3M bike, 3M. 7:30 am. Central Arizona College. Call Nick Russon 520-421-8677 x 4540, www.casagrandeaz.gov

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Blue Water Resort and Casino Triathlon. Sprint, Long and Relay.

7:45 am. Blue Water Resort and Casino, Parker. www.mountainmanevents.com.

NOVEMBER 15 Ride & Stride Series. 7M bike, >> 1.5M run. 8 am. Market Street

Park at DC Ranch, Scottsdale. www. pinnaclepeaksevents.com.

NOVEMBER 26 Southwest Valley Regional YMCA >> Youth, Adult & Relay Sprint

Triathlon/Duathlon. 7 am. 2919 N. Litchfield Rd., The Southwest Valley Regional YMCA. www.trifamilyracing.com.

CLUBS Durapulse. Training valley-wide for all levels. 480-862-3076. info@ durapulseperformance.com, www. durapulseperformance.com.

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, www.AzTriClub.com.

First Wave Tri. Weekly Master’s swimming and running at Arrowhead Country Club, biking from Starbucks on 67th Ave & Arrowhead. www.firstwavetri.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. Come practice, race, and socialize! Open to all ability levels. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-241-5437, tomcbrown1@ home.com. www.arizonatricats.com.

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

Whole Body Coaching. Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome. Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602-275-9177, www.wholebodycoaching.com.

HIKING/ CLIMBING CLUBS Arizona Outdoor & Travel Club. A group that likes to hike, bike, camp, and do 4x4 off-roading. Tuesdays are general meetings. Scottsdale. www.azoutdoortravelclub.com.

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, www.AZontheRocks.com.

Canine Hiking Club of Arizona. 3-5 hikes per month. All ages, skill levels & dogs welcome. 623-516-9422, jdeben@hotmail.com, www.mydog8az.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, 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.

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. 623-587-7625, 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.

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Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers. Peg 520-6288985. www.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. 602-2222572. www.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 602274-5840, www.predatorspeed.org.

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

PhoenixAZinline.com.

Tucson Inline SK8 Club. Sundays.

Afternoon social skate. Fast Eddie 520722-7434, www.skatetucson.org.

ROWING/ PADDLING 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, www.azdba.com.

Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. info@azdragonriders.com, www.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, 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.

Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club.

Weekend practices open to novice and experienced paddlers. Beat the heat with Arizona’s first canoe club! Tempe Town Lake Marina. 480-212-3573, www.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. www.

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, www. soazpaddlers.org.

RUNNING/ WALKING SEPTEMBER 5 1st Annual 5k NUN Run/Walk. 5k. 7:30 am.

Nogales. Lourdes Jeong, 520-377-5676.

11th Annual Territorial Days 10k. 10k, 2M. 7:15 am. Chino Valley. Marc Metz 928636-4464. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

Chances for Children Maricopa 5k & Kids Fun Run. 5k, 1M. Pacana Park, Maricopa.

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Javelina 12 Hour Night Run. 15.4M. 6 pm.

Pemberton Trail, McDowell Mountain Park, Fountain Hills. Jamil Coury, 602361-7440, www.javelinajundred.com.

Prescott. Ron Barrett, 928-636-2028, www.managainsthorse.com.

Pumpkin Run. 10k. 9:30 am. Buffalo Park, Flagstaff. www.flagpumpkinrun.com.

SEPTEMBER 6 Arizona Road Racer’s Jerome Hill Climb.

4.6M. 8 am. Arizona Road Racers 602954-8341, www.arizonaroadracers.com.

Jim Click’s Run ‘N’ Roll. 8k run/walk, 8k-wheelchair race, 3k run/walk. 7:30 am. University of Arizona Mall, Tucson. www.runnroll.org.

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Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run. 8M, 2M. 6:30 am. Saguaro National Park East, Tucson. Randy Accetta, 520991-0733, www.azroadrunners.org.

Cactus ChaCha Trail Runs. 3M, 7M. 7:15 am. White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell. www.cactuschacha.com.

SEPTEMBER 12

Arizona Road Racers Mazatzals Trail Run. 18M. 8 am. Sunflower. Arizona Road Racers 602-954-8341, info@ arizonaroadracer.com.

Get Moving Tucson 10-Miler and 5k walk/run. 10M, 5k. 7:30 am. Tucson Convention Center, Tucson. Randy Accetta, 520-991-0733, president@ azroadrunners.org.

PBR Off Road Triathlon and 5k Scramble. Sprint tri, 5k run. 7:30 am. Tempe. www.redrockco.com.

1st Annual 10k Freedom Run. 10k. 9am.

Coconino Fair Grounds, Flagstaff. www. azteenchallenge.org.

5th Annual Remember 9/11 5k Run. 5k run/ walk. 6:45 am. Kiwanis Park, Sister Cities Gardens, Tempe. Peggy, 623-362-8438.

Freedom Race 10k & 5k. 10k, 5k. 7 am.

Thatcher. Kate McCluskey 928-4288411 ext. 8411.

SEPTEMBER 13 1st Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. 5k, 1M. 8 am.

Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Vicki, valleyofthesun@ovarian.org.

Arizona Road Racers I-Did-A-GreenRun. 10k, 5k, 1M. Reach 11 Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix. Steven Finkelstein 602954-8341, www.azroadracers.com.

Paul Lenio 5k Run/Walk. 6:45 am. Pueblo del Sol Country Club, Sierra Vista.

SEPTEMBER 19 2nd Annual Life Without Pain 5k Run/ Walk. 8 am. Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale. www.elfpromotions.com.

UMOM New Day Centers 5k/10k Walk for Homeless Families. 5k, 10k. 7:30 am . Wesley Bolin Memorial Park, Phoenix.

Carol Jenkins, 480-275-7852 ext. 220, www.umom.org.

SEPTEMBER 20 2nd Annual Miracle Mile for Mylee Grace.

7 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Sara Eaton, 623-587-4598, www.myleegrace.com.

SEPTEMBER 26 5th Annual Groom Creek. 5k, 10k, ½ Marathon. Groom Creek. Antonella, antonella@shermanpack.com.

Catalina State Park “Reverse the Course.” 4.25M, 8.5M. 6:30 am.

Catalina State Park trailhead to Canyon Loop and Nature Trail. www. everyoneruns.net.

Fiesta Sahuarita 5k and 1M Family Fun Run. 8 am. Anamax Park, Sahuarita. Steve Taggart, 520-820-6447, www.taggrun.com.

Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5k. 7 am. Moon Valley Park, Phoenix. Paul Ruckel 602-866-2560, pruckel@cox. net, www.phoenixchildrens.com.

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OCTOBER 17 18th Annual Frank Kush Family Fun Run & Walk. 5k, 1M. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe.

Andy Dzurinko, 480-921-9341, dzurinko@juno.com.

OCTOBER 18 Race for Hope. 5k, 1M. 8 am. Westgate City Center, 6520 N. 91st Ave next to Jobing. com Arena. Peggy, 623-362-8438.

South Mountain Classic 20k and 5k.

7:30 am. Park entrance on Central. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

OCTOBER 25 The Inaugural Climb Phoenix. 53 >> floors.

Renaissance Square,

downtown Phoenix. 602-418-5771, www.climbphoenix.com.

OCTOBER 29 Halloween 5k. 6pm. Tempe or Scottsdale.

Roadrunner Sports Tempe 480-9682022, Scottsdale 480-513-1774.

OCTOBER 31 4th Annual Ghosts and Goblins. 5k, 1M, free kids Monster Dash. 8 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Peggy, 623-362-8438.

2009 Javelina Jundred. 100M. Pemberton Trail at McDowell Mountain Park. Jamil Coury 602-361-7440. www. javelinajundred.com.

Amica Championship. 5k, Kids fun run. Carefree. www. amicachampionship.com Dress Like a Vet 5k. 5k. 9am. 602-9548341, www.arizonaroadracers.com.

Oracle Run 10k and 1-Mile walk/run. 10k, 1M. 9 am. Oracle Historical Society, Oracle. Darrell Klesch, 520-896-9609, www.azroadrunners.org.

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5th Annual Race Judicata. 5k, 1M. 7 am. Kiwanis Park, Sister City Gardens, Tempe. Diana, 480-242-4816.

Everyone Runs del Lago 10k & Fun Run. 10k. 6:30 am. Tucson. Steve Landau, 520-797-7867, www.everyoneruns.net.

Physicians 5K Run & Walk & TMC for Children Fun Run. 13.1M, 5k. 7:15 am.

Starts and finishes at Sabino High School, Tucson. www.everyoneruns.net.

OCTOBER 3

CLUBS

2nd Annual Arizona Firechiefs 5k. 5k.

7:30 am. Renaissance Hotel & Spa, Glendale. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

Man Against Horse Race. 12M, 25M, 50M. 6:30 am. Mingus Mountain,

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

The Fifth Annual TMC, Fleet Feet >> Half-Marathon & Saguaro

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TEAM environment! Michelle, 602-8614731 x7095.

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.

Phoenix Fit. Marathon training program for runners designed with the goal of completing the RNR AZ marathon or 1/2.

We offer day-by-day training schedules, Saturday morning group runs, trained coaches and informational seminars.

Sessions starting in July. Arcadia Park on 56th St. just south of Indian School.

480-452-0286, www.phoenixfit.net.

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. 480592-0900. www.runaz.net.

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 602-373-0438, 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. 480-948-4436, 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 Challenge. Training for Rock ‘n Roll Vegas Half Marathon. Walkers and runners train to help find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Michael Simoni, 480-246-3676, www. ccteamchallenge.org.

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 evening group runs. 6:00 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-325-5097, www.runningshopaz.com.

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 / 602-956-4040/ Kraemer@ endurancerehab.com Scottsdale/ 9376 E. Bahia Dr. / 480-556-8406 / Brandon@endurancerehab.com or Andi@endurancerehab.com www. endurancerehab.com.

SWIMMING MAY 1-SEPTEMBER 30 2000M Half Iron Postal 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.2kpostal.com.

SEPTEMBER 19 Arizona Open Water Swim Series >> #3.

2000 or 4000 meters. 10 am.

Saguaro Lake. www.dcbadventures.com

SEPTEMBER 27 Hexathlon I. Short Course Yards. Dottie Boreyko/Brophy Sports Complex.

Phoenix. www.azlmsc.org.

OCTOBER 17 Arizona Open Water Swim Series >> #4.

2000 or 4000 meters. 10 am.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Peoria. www.dcbadventures.com.

NOVEMBER 8 Arizona Open Water Swim Series >> #5.

2000 or 4000 meters. 10 am.

Tempe Town Lake. www.dcbadventures. com.

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. 480365-0037, www.azlmsc.org.

Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. 12-1pm. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-363-3867, www.camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs.

25+ workouts a week. Scottsdale and Tempe pools. 602-818-4790, www. sundevilmasters.com.

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