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April 2010 >> Vol. 19 >> No. 4 www.sweatmagazine.com

Features

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From Cradle to Nirvana Joan Westlake finds yoga good for all ages

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Team Giant for Women Sue Berliner profiles the all women’s mountain bike team.

18 Swimming into Shape Whether a new mom or injured, Laurel Hill gives not only women, but men, reason to jump in the water

20 Family Matters

Columns

Laurel Hill profiles swimming families

Publisher’s Note. . . 6 Women

Fast Breaks. . . . . . . . 8 Valley Bike Month, Earth Day, Triple Crown Challenge, Uphill Into the Wind

On Schedule. . . . . . 10 Tour de PV, Pat’s Run, Whiskey Off Road, Mad Mud Run, SheRox Tri

Gotta . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sunuk Sandals, Chia Goodness, Tri for Women, SkirtSports WonderGirl dress

Fit Fare. . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sweat Shorts. . . . . . 26 Firebird, Triathlon Run for Ryan’s House

Que Pasa. . . . . . . . . 28 Cover

Ashley Stilwell of Seirra Vista riding for Team Giant for Women warming up at Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

By Michelle Roles Photography, www.michelleroles photography.com

On this page

Ariana Hillborn, second place women overall at Run for Ryan’s House in DC Ranch, Scottsdale Photo by Andrea Scheel, Zazoosh Photography, www.zazoosh.com

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Publisher’s Note

Vol. 19 >> No.4 >> APR 2010

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Women, Powerful and Inspiring

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Editor at Large Joan Westlake

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If you want to see something powerful, watch Kim Saari do a lat pull down with almost the equivalent of her body weight. She might coming flying off the seat but her trainer (and mine) Eric Bell is there to spot and assist her get the most out of her workouts.

Sometimes her training sessions follows mine. I have seen her in action many times. Kim, 52, a personal trainer and long time friend is amazing. Watching her explosively bang out 100 push ups and 30 chin-ups mesmerized and inspired me just before I turned 50 in 2009.

Weighing in around a buck and a quarter, standing tall at 5’6”, Eric considers her to have the greatest strength-to-weight ratio of anybody at the gym, and there are some strong guys at the gym.

Sharon Solomon, nutritionist, food writer and SWEAT contributor, competed in Power Lifting at the recent Senior Olympics. Sharon is 65. When I inquired about her results she insisted I needed to write about the winner, Gayle Clawson. Gayle went from couch potato at 59 to national and world record holder power lifter by 65. Her best competition lifts so far: 260 lb Squat, 90 lb Curl, 215 lb Bench Press and 342 lb Deadlift. Her goals: to be featured on the cover of Powerlifting USA magazine and to exceed 350 lbs in the squat, 120 in the Curl, 300 in Bench press and 400 in Deadlift. Eric was impressed, not a good thing for me or any of the other gals he trains. Gayle really raised the bar for us all (I am talking to all of you). Fyi: you can read Gayle’s profile online at www.azcentral.com/health.

It is not just their age that makes all of these women inspiring. It is the fact that they are pushing the limits, breaking rules and being role models for younger woman.

This month we feature trail riding Team Giant for Women AZ. I mentioned the team last month, now you get to meet the gals in glossy glory on the center spread. When I interviewed Cindy McFarland, our fearless leader (who also started the Tucson road club Desert Foxes), two things stuck out. In Cindy’s words: I am very proud that we are able to maintain both a road club and a mountain team. I think it is a measure of how far women’s cycling has come in ten years.

The icing on the cake was Cindy’s response to: What is most rewarding to her about running the mountain bike team?

Fathers requesting posters of the team from her because they want to use it to inspire their young daughters. To me, that is what it is all about. I’m glad the girls can be an inspiration.

Cindy thanks for the great words and vote of confidence.

Ladies everywhere, you are strong and powerful human beings. Remember that.

Thank you for the years of inspiration.

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Contributing Writers

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Photographers Randy Berryman Heather Hill

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Loaner Bikes For Charity Rides No surprise, a lack of a bike will keep people from riding. Uphill Into the Wind wants to help get more people on bikes. The 501(c)3 non profit loans bikes to cyclists registered in a qualified charity ride. The organization was founded in honor of Bob Griffiths’ memory. Griffiths was a fun loving, active man who participated in charitable cycling events despite his struggle with lung disease. Uphill into the wind is how he felt whenever he rode, even if the road was flat and the wind calm. Although his breathing became labored throughout training, he pressed on. He knew that as he was fighting through training, those he was riding for were fighting for their lives. His spirit inspired many to join the cause and give patients a fighting chance.

Uphill Into the Wind provides a loaner bicycle to individuals who cannot afford to purchase a bicycle of their own. The loaner bicycle

What started as Valley Bike Week has blossomed into a month filled of great cycling activities. This April, Valley Metro and partners host Valley Bike Month with a number of events to educate citizens about how safe bicycle use can benefit individuals, air quality and alleviate traffic congestion while having fun and getting fit. Here is a sampling, Find the complete list, all the details and more at www.ValleyMetro.org./bikemonth.

Peoria’s Pioneer Days Family Bike Ride | April 10 Six-mile police escorted bike ride through old town Peoria and surrounding neighborhoods. Bike riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes and will lead the Pioneer Days parade. Bike ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp.

Scottsdale Cycle for the Arts Bike Ride | April 11 It’s free and fun for the entire family and features over a dozen works of art. Speakers will be available at several new art installations along the 10-mile route. A 21-mile route option is also offered. Includes free admission to SMoCA, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, after your ride.

— Wilma Rudolph, Olympic gold medalist and first American woman to win three gold medals in the Olympic Games

City of Chandler Family Bike ride | April 17 This 6.4-mile family fun ride includes bike safety information, helmet fittings, giveaways, and an appearance by Radio Disney. The first 100 who pre-register will receive free t-shirts.

Help Endangered Species The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service reports 34 endangered or threatened species in Arizona. That included the bald eagle, jaguar and the, Mount Graham red squirrel. You can help protect wildlife and their habitats, particularly in the face of global climate change.

The third Friday in May is US Endangered Species Day. This year you can compete in the Sunchaser Challenge on May 22, a unique adventure event to mark the special day. The event takes place at four stunning locations in different time zones across the county. We have one in our own backyard, Lake Havasu, Ariz. The Sunchaser Challenge is a test of strength, stamina and determination as teams and individuals compete in various sporting disciplines to raise money for wildlife threatened with extinction.

The event is run in association with the President’s Challenge, a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what activity and fitness level, the President’s Challenge can help motivate people to improve. http://www.presidentschallenge.org/ To learn more about the Sunchaser Challenge visit www.sunchaserchallenge.com

Avondale Eco Avenues Events | April 17 Features a bike safety rodeo, bike decorating contest, and helmet safety information and an appearance by Radio Disney.

Bike2BBQ @ Papago Park | April 18 Food and drink: burgers, veggie dogs & beer. Activities include bike games, bike polo, helmet and bike decorating with Earth Day as the theme, mountain biking in Papago Park or family bike rides on the greenbelt. Dogs are welcome too at the Papago Park doggie enclosure.

Valley Bike to Work & School Day | April 22 Set this day aside to ride your bike to work or school. Valley cities are hosting a variety of activities including talks on bike commuting, gear and more.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Bike Safety Day | April 22 Bike safety expo with helmet fittings and an appearance by Radio Disney!

Mesa Bike 4Life Ride | April 24 12-mile roundtrip bike ride from Mesa’s Mountain View Park (NE Corner Lindsay Road & Adobe Rd.) to the Multi-generational Center. Pre-ride helmet fittings, post rider events including an appearance by Radio Disney (10:30 - Noon).

Correction: On the March cover of SWEAT Magazine, an incorrect date was listed for the Pat’s Run. The correct date is April 17. For more info visit www.patsrun.com.

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Image Above: El Tour de Tucson Uphill Into The Wind Team with Kelly Russell (white jacket) and Dave Grisa (yellow jacket) with loaner bikes for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. The two raised more than $6,000 for LLS.

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The triumph can’t be had without the struggle. And I know what struggle is. I have spent a lifetime trying to share what it has meant to be a woman first in the world of sports so that other young women have a chance to reach their dreams.

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will be issued to an individual in need at the start of training through the completion of the assigned charity event. After the finish line photos the bicycle is to be returned to the foundation for loan to another.

The cycling community is constantly on the cutting edge of technology for faster more efficient bikes and equipment. When upgrading, think about donating your old bike and equipment to Uphill Into the Wind for use in their loaner program.

To learn more pedal into www.uphillintothewind.org.

Valley Metro Great Bike Chase | April 25 Bike safety rodeo, face painting, entertainment, prize drawings, new bike ride & drive area and an appearance by Radio Disney. Includes Valley Bike Month t-shirt and secure bike parking at Chase Field. Police-escorted rides back to Hance Park begin at the top of the 6th inning, and continue until 30 minutes after the end of the ball game.

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Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.

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— Billie Jean King, Founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation

Earth Day 2010 Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson 40 years ago to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. This year in the Northern Hemisphere it will take place on April 22. From www.earthday.net, “the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.”

So take action to improve our environment this month.

Several cities will hold bike to work/school events, plan to participate or leave your car home that day. Here are other ideas to get involved this month. A small effort from each of us will go a long way to making our world a better place.

Flagstaff Earth Day 2010 Community Celebration | April 17 The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. on the South Lawn of Flagstaff’s City Hall. The event will feature live entertainment, food, exhibitors, supervised bike parking and an electronics waste recycling drop off station (from 11:30 am till 3:00 pm). Questions call 928-213-3608.

Tucson Green Streets Bike Tour | April 18 Join Water Management Group for a guided bike tour featuring rainwater harvesting, storm water harvesting, and native habitat in central Tucson. The tour will follow routes that are closed to car traffic during Tucson’s first Cyclovia event, an event that promotes walking, cycling, and neighborhood events in the street. For more info visit www.watershedmg.org/earthmonth or www.cycloviatucson.org.

Phoenix Celebration | April 22 Celebrate Earth Day in downtown Phoenix 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Plaza directly across from City Hall. Learn about recycling and sustainability, take home useful giveaways and share your enthusiasm with thousands of Phoenicians.

Mayor Phil Gordon will be presenting the first annual Keep Phoenix Beautiful Awards. Visit. www.phoenixrecycles.org.

Get a months worth of tri racing in the Genuine Innovations Arizona Triple Crown Challenge and be entered to win some great prizes. The series swims off at the Tempe International Triathlon Olympic Distance event on May 16, then splashes south of Tucson for the Sahuarita Lake Triathlon on May 31 and dashes to a finish in Show Low at the Deuces Wild Olympic Distance Triathlon on June 5.

The male and female amateur athletes with the lowest combined times for all three races receive a prize package from Genuine Innovations. Shannon Driscoll, Sahuarita, won the women’s division. Phoenix resident Geoff Cleveland won the men’s division.

For those that enter all three, there is a drawing for one male and one female entry into next year’s races, a bag of goodies from Tucson-based Genuine Innovations, the company that boasts that it is No. 1 in CO2 Tire Inflation Since 1987. Info at: www. tucsonracing.com, www.tritucson. com or www.trisportsracing.com

SRPMIC Earth Day 2010- “Earth Is Life-Preserve It” Mesa | April 24 The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Department will host the 6th Annual Earth Day celebration from 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Lehi Community Center, 1231 East Oak Street, Mesa.

Activities will include a Community Clean-up, Native Tree Planting, an Environmental Fair, and more. Lunch, shirts, and environmentally friendly materials will be shared with all participants and all are welcome. For more info call 480-362-7500 or visit www.srpmic-nsn.gov/government/epnr/ Tempe Arbor Day 5k | April 30 This 5k run/ walk and 1 mile fun run benefits the Trees for Tempe program. After monsoons destroyed more than 400 city owned trees, the city struggled to find the resources to replenish them. Your participation in this event will help with the reconstruction of the city’s landscape, one tree at a time. The event takes place at Guiliano Park. The 1 mile fun run starts at 5:30 p.m. and the 5k gets underway at 6 p.m. www.arborday5k.com.

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An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport.

Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting and, of course, the thrill of finally achieving your goals. These are all lessons in life.

— Kristi Yamaguchi, world champion figure skater

In its 15th year, the Grand Canyon State Games Essay Contest attracted 2,924participants for the year and a total of 47,790 participants over the life of the event.

The contest was open to kindergartners to adults.

Entries came in from 47 states with international entries for Bulgaria and Montreal. Topics included sportsmanship, health & fitness and character counts. Up for grabs, scholarships at Southwestern College in Phoenix.

Top Ten Schools With the Most Student Participation were as follows: Large Schools: Copper Basin, Connelly Middle School, Magma Ranch, Xavier College Prep, Legend Springs Elementary.

Small Schools: Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori, Bios Christian Academy, Mesa Academy for the Advanced Studies, Freedom Christian Academy, Pleasantview Christian Elementary.

Award winners of the contest along with the Games Art Contest winners, volunteers and sponsor will be recognized at the GCSG Appreciation Banquet. Friday April 23, Southwestern College 2625 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix 5 pm reception and 6 pm dinner. Cost is $15.00. To learn more about the Games, the Essay Contest or the banquet call 480-517-9700 or visit www.gcsg.org.

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April 10 Tour de Paradise Take a tour of paradise with the 7th annual Tour de Paradise. Start your tour of the northeast and Paradise Valley at Moon Valley Park in Phoenix. You will be treated to a goodie bag before the event, sag stops along the way and lunch once you finish. The 8 mile ride starts at 9:00 a.m. is rated easy. The 30 mile event is considered an intermediate ride beginning at 8:30 a.m. with north Valley views and on bike paths. The 62 mile starts at 7:00 a.m. It is challenging with beautiful desert scenery and some climbing.

Registration is $40 prior to the event and $50 day of the event. All proceeds benefit Duet, Partners in Health & Aging (formerly Beatitudes Center DOAR). For more than 28 years, this non-profit organization has been helping homebound, older adults and caregivers throughout the Valley. Call 602-274-5022 or roll into www.toudeparadise.com.

April 17 Pat’s Run

April 24 Whiskey Off Road Join Epic Rides as they turn up the volume on Arizona mountain biking April 23rd and

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April 25 Valley Metro Great Bike Chase

This 4.2 mile run/walk celebrates the life of former ASU football star and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman. Proceeds from the race benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation and its Leadership through Action™ initiatives. Perry Edinger, Pat’s friend and former head trainer for ASU, developed the 4.2 mile run/walk around ASU with a finish on the 42-yard line commemorating Pat’s #42.

The race takes place at Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State University Campus, 219 Packard Dr. Race day registration opens at 5 a.m. with the wheelchair race kicking off the activities at 6:55 a.m. The 4.2 mile main event starts at 7:00 a.m. and Pat’s Kid’s Race starts at 9:15 a.m. Entry fees are $35 through April 9. $40 on race week. Walk up registration will be available April 14 - 16, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sun Devil Stadium north end. Day of race registration will be available from 5:00 to 6:30 a.m. at Packard Drive and Rio Salado Drive. All registrants receive a commemorative technical t-shirt and goodie bag. You can catch all the details by calling (480) 621-4074 or visiting www.patsrun.com.

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24th. The Whiskey Off-Road flows starts on the Historic Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott on April 24th 2010. Mountain bikers will enjoy a brief stay and steep climb on the pavement while making their way out to the endless single-track offerings located in the Prescott National Forest. Once in the forest, participants will experience technical fast single track, smooth fire roads, quality climbing and vistas that will leave them speechless. Three distances are offered: 50, 25 and 15 Proof.

After the ride, participants, spectators, friends and family are all welcome to enjoy a community concert located at the start/ finish area. Funds raised go towards the Yavapai County Food Bank, Prescott Alternative Transportation and Prevent Child Abuse Arizona and is ridden in Memory of Mike Janelle. For all the details visit www. epicrides.com.

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Grab your bike and your baseball mitt. The Great Bike Chase will be held on Sunday April 25. Riders will enjoy lovely scenery of downtown Phoenix as they ride from Margaret T. Hance Park to Chase Field to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres. Bike safety checks, helmet sales and fittings, live music, contests, face painting, puppeteers, and refreshments will be going on at the park starting at 9 a.m.

Check-in and park events begin at 9 a.m.

Riders will begin their four-mile ride at 11 a.m. and arrive at Chase Field in plenty of time for the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. Riders will receive a police escort back to the park after the game.

Space is limited so early registration is recommended. Cost is $10 for the ride only, $16 ride and game ticket, upper level, $20 ride and game ticket lower level, $30 ride and best available seats event day. For more info call 602-534-1809 or visit www.ValleyMetro.org/bikemonth.

May 1 Mad Mud Run Get dirty and have some fun competing in the 4 mile Mad Mud Run being held at MacDonald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road. From the mucky starting line to the hose-down at the finish you will endure an array of “boot camp” style obstacles and the infamous mud pit. For extra fun sport a cos-

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tume. Overall best spirited participants earn a prize and the best Mad Mud Run Spirit Award. You can fly solo, contend as a pair, or slap together a team of five. For kids between the ages of 4 to 12 they can compete in the 100-meter Mad Puppy Splash. You will score a commemorative t-shirt, goody bags, dog tags, and be provided with food and beverages. Online registration closes April 29 . To get filthy one day out of the year check out www.madmudrun.com.

May 8 SheROX Triathlon Series Tempe Women’s Triathlon Calling all women triathletes! The SheROX Tempe Triathlon will be held on Saturday, May 8th in Tempe Beach Park. This tri event is a .5 mile swim, 13 mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. A relay is also available for those just testing the triathlon waters. SheROX is designed to ensure that every participant has a sense of personal satisfaction, accomplishment and empowerment about their experience.

SheROX Tempe is being produced with Red Rock Company, a leading event production company specializing in multi-sport events.

Arizona has a booming population of female triathletes and this is a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Packet pick up will be available on May 7 from 12 to 7:00 pm at Tempe Beach Park. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Tempe Beach Park. To register, visit. www. redrockco.com.

MAY 2 The Verrado Sports Club Mini and Maxi Adult, Youth Tri-Relay Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon Tri- Family racing heads to the Verrado Village Sports Club in Buckeye for their family-orientated triathlon and duathlon events.

This event includes a mini, maxi, and relay triathlon and duathlon for adults and a youth tri. The Verrado Village Sports & Health Club is located at 4239 N. Village St., Buckeye.

Adult events start at 7:45 a.m., Youth triathlon approx. 7 a.m.

The event is limited to 500 entrants. Register online. Packets and late registration are available at Landis Cyclery on Saturday, May 1 at the NW corner of 7th Ave. and Indian School, Phoenix from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Check out www.trifamilyracing.com.

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Triathlon for Women

Any woman can become a triathlete.

Triathlon legend Sally Edwards is here to help.

She just published an updated edition of her best-selling women’s triathlon training book, Triathlons for Women. For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. This newest edition of Triathlons for Women can help any woman rise to the challenge of beginning a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Women make up the fastest-growing demographic in endurance sports, especially in the red-hot sport of triathlon. According to USA Triathlon, women now comprise nearly 40% of participants in the sport. Sally Edwards’s inspiring career and tireless work have been major forces bringing women into triathlon.

“Sally Edwards is women’s triathlon,” says Maggie Sullivan, director of the two largest women’s triathlon series.

In Triathlons for Women, Sally shares her experiences to prepare women physically and mentally for their first triathlon.

Sally guides women from the first day of training to race day, with plenty of personal encouragement along the way. Triathlons for Women leaves no question unanswered, from workouts to the transition zone to the most common question of all-what to wear.

For 20 years Edwards was the spokesperson and final finisher of the Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series and is now the Chief Inspiration Officer of the Trek Women Triathlon Series. For more info visit www.

TheSallyEdwardsCompany.com. At $19.95, the invaluable advice outweighs the cost.

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Yogi feeties

You know how comfy a yoga mat can be. Sunuk, the formerly wild surfer dude company, makes sandals out of the mats. The foot beds of Yoga Mats are as cushy as you think they would be. A thin hard layer on the bottom keeps thorns and rocks from bruising your soles. SWEAT staff wore the black with cloth-backed, white-leather straps. Express your own style in seven different colors ($26). Or, go ape with the Yoga Safari styles that deliver the yoga mat feel with edgy giraffe or zebra prints on the straps ($32). Sunuk’s founder, Jeff Kelley started making sandals out of inner tubes and indoor-outdoor carpet in 1997. We guess yoga mats seemed like just another shoe material to him. Find them at REI or go to www.sunuk.com. Wear a pair and you’ll understand why the company’s name is so ideal -- “Sanük” is the Thai word for happiness and balance.

Breakfast in the raw

Chia seeds – salvia hispanica -- are amazingly nutritious. Dairyfree, they contain more than five times the calcium of milk. With no gluten, the seeds are high in fiber and contain more omega 3 than flax or salmon plus protein and minerals. Ruth’s Hemp Foods took the chia seed and mixed it with fruit, nuts and other good stuff to create Chia Goodness. Two tablespoons mixed with a liquid takes about 3-5 minutes to “set,” which is the substitute for cooking. You can also put it in oatmeal, yogurt and smoothies. Hands down, our favorite is the chocolate that also contains raw organic cocoa and cocoa nibs plus dates, almonds, buckwheat, hemp, a touch of sugar and salt. For non raw foods aficionados, the texture is a little strange -- sort of a sauce with bits of fruit and slippery nibs. The taste is rich, not overly sweet chocolate. Nutrient dense, two tablespoons contain 130 calories, 7 grams fat, no cholesterol, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugar and 5g protein. The re-sealable, 10-servings pouch retails for $7.50 in natural food stores or at www.ruthshempfoods.com.

Dressed for Fitness, Fun and Flirting.

Five years ago, SkirtsSports unleashed the running skirt revolutionizing women’s fitness wear. Created by winning professional triathlete Nicole DeBoom, the brands innovative, fashionable and functional styles have won fans across the globe. New for this spring the redesigned WonderGirl Running Dress. The high-performance active wear dress is designed to kick butt, elegantly. The shape provides comfortable and flattering style for day or night.

The dress features RunFast Jersey and Semi-Compression Mesh fabrics and a semi-relaxed fit through the torso (not form fitting) to allow for freedom of movement. Publisher Sue Berliner, found the shelf bra and “Cleavage Alley Pocket” uber soft and comfortable and the pocket nifty. She paired it with a high performance UnderSkirt for a complete ensemble while running. Recommended activities include running, dancing, dating, cycling, tennis, flirting, walking, hiking, traveling, aerobics, kickboxing and covering up after a swim. The redesigned WonderGirl Running Dress comes in fun prints and solids priced at $69. To see all the latest designs at SkirtSports slip into www.skirtsports.com.

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from cradle to nirvana Yoga is for all ages

By Joan Westlake

Yoga has progressed from a hippie youth pursuit to part of the lives of more than 18 million Americans. Stress-relief, rejuvenation, enhanced sports performance and camaraderie are some of the benefits of this 5,000-year-old practice.

“If you can breathe, you can do yoga,” points out Joanna Carichner, director at Tucson Yoga.” You can find ‘your yoga’ at any age and physical ability.”

As to yoga’s increased popularity, she says that when she opened the doors to her studio in 1992, she wasn’t aware of any in town. Now, there are several and most gyms also offer a few classes.

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Infants are pretty much born yogis. Floating around in the womb, the fetus creates its own pre-birth positions. Once on earth, babies impress us with their abilities to put their toes in their mouths or touch their big, heavy heads to the floor with their bums in the air.

Leah Stauber’s Mama & Baby Yoga classes are very popular at Tucson Yoga. Although a very specialized class, you can find baby and parent yoga classes around the state from the 7 Centers Yoga Arts in Sedona to municipal recreation programs such as at the City of Tempe.

There is a bamboo forest of books and DVDs on the subject but a mommies’ favorite is Helen Garabedian’s Itsy Bitsy Yoga program www.itsybitsyyoga.com that is designed to strengthen the bond between parent and child from birth to 4-years-old.

Runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, rock climbers, golfers plus soccer, football and baseball players are a few of the jocks who bend and stretch at Tucson Yoga. Owner Carichner says yoga offers: prevention of injury, faster recovery times especially for endurance athletes, better aerobic capacity that is advantageous for swimmers, increased range of motion that is great for golfers, honed mental focus and enhanced core strength.

Carlos Santos, Valley Naturopathic physician, exercise physiologist and certified yoga instructor, teaches yoga targeted toward athletes. He just finished a series of classes at AtOne Yoga in Scottsdale. For upcoming events, bend into www.pranawellness. net or atoneyoga.com.

“Yoga accesses all major aspects of fitness,” Santos asserts, “not just flexibility, but balance, strength, agility, endurance and fat metabolism. All types of athletes may gain improvements in their sports as yoga utilizes fast-twitch, slow-twitch and combination muscle fibers much like circuit training. Whether you’re looking to prevent injury or trying to recover from an existing one, consistent yoga practice can help you.”

children Yes, kids have stress. Yoga teaches ways to cope plus encourages physical activities and a way for the young renegades to ratchet their energy levels down. Look for less rigid programs that encourage creativity. Yoga is particularly helpful to teens as they are learning to live in their ever-changing bodies.

Joyful Yoga in Chandler offers Pajama Yoga on Saturday evenings for children 5- to 10-years-old that includes a story time and a bit of time for parents to enjoy a yoga session or dinner out.

Sunday Family Yoga is just $10 for the entire family.

Owner of Joyful Yoga and instructor Syd Hoffman says, “I think that it is important that you set the example that you exercise with your children. And, we encourage people to bring their kids to all our classes, usually from the ages of 10 and up, but we have some 9-yearolds. As long as the kids are mature enough, they are great at yoga.”

adults Whether you want a gentle class or powerful experience, there’s a yoga mat with your name on it. Kundalini, Power, Ashtanga, Tantric or Bikram are a few of your choices. Many studios offer a free session so that you can find out if the instructor, class and type of yoga are just right for you. Many centers offer the option to switch among the sessions to fit your mood and physical feelings.

Hoffman explains, “I am an experienced Yogi and sometimes I take our very popular Gentle Yoga class because sometimes I just want a great workout. I want to distress and help my immune system and stretch every part of my body from head to toe.”

seniors Although you’ll find 80-year-olds who can touch their nose to their knees, for the average person with years of life experience or much younger folks with mobility issues, chair yoga is a starting point to consider. Breathing exercises are key components with poses for strength and flexibility supported by the chair for balance.

Susan Winter Ward, creator of the Yoga for the Young at Heart DVD series, has a number of very good videos to get even the homebound started. “Sitting Fit Anytime” is yoga with nine stretching and breathing exercises performed from a seated position. Exercises include deep breathing, arms overhead, shoulder shrugs, knee raises, forward rolls, and more.

doga This combo of massage and poses is relaxing for human while providing the treat of your attention for Butchie or Fido. Your pooch drags you out for a walk each day. Now your canine buddy can add yoga to his human’s fitness regime. The first Wednesday of each month, the Oh My Dog Boutique and W Scottsdale offer free Doga sessions starting with a 6:30 p.m. social hour at the hotel. Fetch info at www.ohmydogboutique.com.

Giant Women

on the

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By Sue Berliner

By Michelle Roles Photography, www.michellerolesphotography.com

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indy McFarland had an idea. She wanted to inspire other women to cycle. She started cycling seriously in 1995 while a stage hand/spot light operator. She left one entertainment business for a different type of entertainment business. She entered the cycling business in 1997 at Fair Wheel Bikes in Tucson.

By 1999 her idea became reality and she formed the Desert Foxes women’s cycling club.

Today the Tucson group has about 50 regular members. She moved on to Sabino Cycles in 2005. By 2008, Giant bicycles hired her as the Ariz/N.M bike rep.

It did not take her long before the bug to inspire bit again with mountain biking. She formed the Giant for Women Mountain Bike Team.

“I formed the team because I feel very strongly about increasing women’s participation in the sport of cycling,” said McFarland. “These eight ladies on the team are some of the best ambassadors there are for the sport of cycling as well as Giant bicycles. They encourage and inspire women to try the sport. Additionally, they help me help my dealers to grow their women’s business. We are helping the five dealers who are sponsors of the team to host Ladies’ Appreciation Nights and skills clinics so we can attract more women to cycling.”

What is most rewarding to her about running the mountain bike team − fathers requesting posters of the team from her because they want to use it to inspire their young daughters.

“To me, that is what it is all about” said McFarland. “I’m glad the girls can be an inspiration.

And, although the girls are having quite a bit of success at the races this year, I think it is awesome that they are not all pros and experts. Beginner and Sport level racers can often be the most inspiring.”

“I started the Desert Foxes in 1999 to do the same thing for the road side of things. I am very proud that we are able to maintain both a road club and a mountain team. I think it is a measure of how far women’s cycling has come in ten years.”

The Team Cindy McFarland 36 | Tucson (not pictured)

Occupation: AZ/NM rep for Giant Bicycles Years cycling: Seriously since 1995 Years mtn. biking: 12, got serious about racing 3 years ago Mtn. bike aha: still waiting...

Love most about mtn. biking: It’s different than road riding. I’ve been road riding and racing for so long...mountain biking has a completely different atmosphere, a new set of people, and a new set of challenges.

Fitness achievements: There are a lot of cycling achievements I am proud of, and now I’m working on achieving some running goals. My latest achievement I am most proud of is earning a new belt in aikido last month.

Love most about being a team member: The girls are an awesome inspiration. Even if you had a bad race, somebody had a good race and we celebrate everything together. (left to right)

Sue Rawley 46 | Tucson Occupation: Academic advisor for the college of nursing Years cycling: 43 Years mtn. biking: 27

Love most about mtn. biking: get to see cool places Fitness achievements: state champion in three different states Love most about being a team member: Having cool girls to race, ride, and travel with for motivation and inspiration

Years cycling: 26 Years mtn. biking: 20 Mtn. bike aha: When I made the transition from thinking mountain biking was a rough and tumble activity to thinking it was one of the most mindful activities you can do.

Love most about mtn. biking: There is always something to improve on skills-wise—pushing boundaries and learning new stuff Fitness achievements: 2005 24 hour race finishing 5 laps without training—it was the beginning of coming out of a dark funk (two dogs died, hometown flooded by Katrina, realizing her marriage was not working).

This was a new beginning.

Love most about being a team member: Watching the team improve skills (and have fun doing it), and it is a pretty fabulous bunch of women

Sue Berliner 51 | Scottsdale Ashley Stilwell 16 | Sierra Vista Cheryl Ekstrom 33 | Tucson Occupation: Lecturer of Mathematics at the University of Arizona Years cycling: 13 Years mtn. biking: 12 Mtn. bike break through: Learning how to relax Love most about mtn. biking: Being out in the middle of the desert Fitness achievements: Riding a road bike to San Diego, self supported Love most about being a team member: Pre and post race camaraderie

Deb Huntley 40 | Tucson Occupation: archaeologist Years cycling: 35 Years mtn. biking: 18 Mtn. bike aha: Winning the first White Tanks race last year… it was the first time I thought, “I can win!”

Love most about mtn. biking: The chal-

Martha Lemen 43.5 | Tucson Occupation: Legal assistant, professional mountain bike instructor

lenge, learning new skills, hanging out with fun people, the social aspect of it Fitness achievements: Running a marathon Love most about being a team member: The support, the camaraderie, having people to ride with who are lots of fun

Zoe Cohen 40 | Tucson Occupation: Professor of physiology at the University of Arizona Years cycling: 30 years Years mtn. biking: 2 years Mtn. bike aha: Taking a Giant for Women skills clinic from Martha and realizing it is not as scary as I originally thought Love most about mtn. biking: Hanging out with my friends Fitness achievements: Winning the Dawn to Dusk 4 women competition with the team in December 2009 Love most about being a team member: The friendships that I have and the sweet new gear!

Amber Stilwell 14 | Sierra Vista

By Laurel Hill

Swimming into Shape Why Water Works: Ponder Sir Isaac Newton’s discovery − gravity, and you’ve got one main benefit swimming (or other aquatic exercise) provides. The forces of gravity can be punishing on any body, but particularly on an overweight or arthritic individual, an injury such as shin splints, or a burgeoning belly during pregnancy. Swimming offers a dynamic all over body workout which other aerobic exercises don’t, strengthening the upper and lower extremities and the core at the same time.

Taking the plunge: If ‘dive in’ is something you equate with friends gathered around a giant plate of cheesy nachos and adult beverages, it’s time to change your mindset.

Perhaps, you find yourself in the predicament of being a little out of shape, don’t despair.

Unfortunately, you are in good company in the United States. Many, women and men alike, have pushed exercise aside in favor of a career and/or family, or from physical injury or even psychological distress. But, just as Jillian and Bob, now famous trainers on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, have taught their charges season after calorie burning season, you can do it.

Just Dive IN: Swimming, aqua jogging (not as hard as straight up swimming, but not as easy as it seems), and water aerobics are all excellent options as you reenter the world of the elevated heart rate. City recreation departments, YMCA’s, Jewish Community Centers, and Junior Colleges all over the state offer open lap swimming times as well as classes. There are also local United States Masters Swimming (USMS) teams which provide coaching advice regarding technique and training. No matter what your jumping in point is, you’ll get the most from your workout.

Note, no not be intimidated by the word Masters, it simply means adult, not Master of the Lane, or Ruler of All That is Chlorinated.

Simply put, you don’t have to be a competitive or even a strong swimmer to join in. A good well-rounded program will have a lane for everyone and a coaching staff which understands differentiated training and technique for all levels. Go to www.azlmsc.org to find a team in your area if the organized, like-minded camaraderie, coach-led option appeals to you.

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Couch potato, injured, mother-to-be; three states of being which have likely changed your exercise routine, whether voluntarily induced or not.

As you’re reading a magazine dedicated to healthy lifestyles, it’s less likely you’re romancing your sofa for extended periods of time. However, if you are flirting with injury or considering a familial addition, consider the benefits of swimming as your exercise of choice – becoming an aquatic mammal – at least until you are able to go back to your gravity-land based regimen (which, quick note to self, may have caused your aches and pains in the first place).

Get Well Sooner: Scott Frankel, M.D., of the Phoenix Orthopedic Group, specializes in hand and upper extremity injuries, touts swimming as an excellent exercise during rehabilitation. He most often prescribes getting in the pool when a patient is in need of a minimal impact total body fitness program.

He especially recommends being in the water for his arthritic and elderly patients who may already have mobility issues. Dr. Frankel operates on shoulders and understands how being in the water post-op has special benefits which the patient may not receive doing strictly land-based therapies. For one, the gravity reducing effects of water help to increase the range of potential motion in a more gentle way. He also notes, “Often landbased physical therapy provides movement in a single plane, whereas swimming allows for a more natural movement in all directions.”

An interesting side note, according to Dr. Frankel, is how communities, even within the same geographic location, vary in how often aquatic therapy is prescribed. For example, his father, who lives in Tucson, had a full knee replacement a few years ago and was “plopped into the water two days later. That sort of thing isn’t done nearly as much here [in Phoenix], said Dr. Frankel.”

If aquatic therapy isn’t something your doctor has mentioned, it may be worth asking about. Incidentally, the senior Frankel found the pool very helpful in his recovery and ability to bear weight on his new knee sooner.

Oh, Mama! OK, so you truly are a pregnant land mammal but, gasp, your doctor says you can’t ride your bike anymore because of balance issues and the increased danger of falling. And, sigh, you’re not allowed to run now because, well, besides being mighty uncomfortable, gravity’s effect has worked its wonder on your joints and ligaments, not to mention your bladder. Now, it’s certain that some runners will write in to say they ran belly first into labor and delivery, but for the rest of us, it just becomes unwieldy to carry all that generally localized extra weight on feet that have grown at least half a shoe size.

Dr. Jennifer Simone, M.D., FACOG, practicing OB/Gyn at the North Scottsdale Women’s

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Health group notes that swimming or aquatic exercise is fantastic precisely because the buoyancy provides a woman’s body respite from gravity.

“There are many situations during pregnancy which warrant a woman staying off her feet or out of the heat, says Dr. Simone.

“Especially as the ligaments stretch and bladder issues arise, being in the pool allows for continued exercise as long as the mother respects the heart rate constraints given.”

While gravity is marvelous for keeping us from floating into space, just think how good floating in a bath feels when you’ve been on those formerly size 7 feet all day. Add some elevated heart rate, and you’ve got the benefits from exercising as well, pretty much a win-win situation.

Not Just a Fair-Weathered Friend: Of course, you don’t have to be pregnant, injured, or newly returned to an exercise routine to enjoy a good swim. It is great cross-training for generally land-based mammals, giving joints a break from the pounding. Even in the cooler months, you can enjoy a swim and get a dose of vitamin D in Arizona. The benefits of stretching out and getting your heart rate up far out weigh the brisk walk to and from the edge of the pool. I’ve consulted with physicians who all claim that colds are caused by germs, not a 50 yard walk to the locker room in 58 degree weather. In the Valley of the Sun, it doesn’t matter what your background is or what the calendar says, anytime is a good time for a swim

Laurel Hill, a lifelong swimmer and coach, is passionate about bringing the sport to anyone who will listen. Between writing gigs, she is involved with Mesa Aquatics Club as a Masters coach and athlete, and owns Valley Swimming, a private lessons/training business. She and her husband, teacher and triathlete, Peter Ney, recently moved from Boise, ID, with their kids, Kieren, 9, and, Kylie, 6, and two four-legged family members, Lucy and Cooper. She is very happy to be living close to Peter’s parents and training outside again! To contact Laurel visit www.valleyswimming.com.

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hen your children are born, you don’t hope for obesity, childhood diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Yet due to our country’s easy sedentary lifestyle and oversized poor diet, these serious health issues are very real concerns for many families. Even our First Lady has taken up the cause to help educate families about trim, fit, and healthy lifestyle choices. In the beautiful Valley of the Sun, what better way to get your family’s heart pumping than visiting your local pool for a group swim. Meet a few Valley families who are returning to their roots, passing on their love of swimming and even earning a few college scholarships along the way.

By Laurel Hill

migrated back to their swimming roots, all five Haynes sisters are involved in London’s Run, a benefit run in Queen Creek for families with cancer. Each sister enjoys doing her part in making their community a healthier place.

Haynes sisters, (left to right) Nancy, Jennifer and Heather

Mesa’s Mighty Haynes Sisters The Haynes Sisters - Aimee Manis, Heather Solomon, Nancy Pitney, Bridgett Ronan, and Jennifer Johnson, have been chlorinated on and off since they can remember. Aimee and Heather were coaches to the younger three sisters as age groupers and high school students at Mountain View. Even though they all steered clear of the pool during college, opting instead for running, the gym, triathlons, cycling, etc., the Haynes sisters are back in the water and swimming for the newly formed Mesa Aquatics Club Masters, headed up by Paul and Laura Smith.

Nancy, a teacher who is taking time from the classroom to raise her family, discovered just as her sister Jennifer did when she was pregnant with now 3 year old twins, that swimming is an amazing way to stay fit during and post-pregnancy. In fact, Nancy’s nurses were astounded that she was up and walking around within eight hours of her C-section. She was back in the water on doctor’s approval within two weeks and quickly lost the 50 lbs she’d put on.

Bridgett, a busy physician, will be the next one to benefit from her trips to the pool when she gives birth to their first child in September. Bridgett’s ‘sort of secret goal’ is to be bikini ready by summer 2011, which she plans on doing by swimming as much as possible. Judging by the rest of the Haynes gene pool, she won’t have a problem.

More than benefiting their own lives, the Haynes women see staying fit as a way to be involved in the community. Jen, who teaches swimming lessons every summer, is motivated to pass on her passion and knowledge by the tragic childhood drownings that inevitably devastate families as they take refuge from the heat at the pool. Although they’ve

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Sharing a Lane in Scottsdale – The Duckworth Family Dave Duckworth, 52, grew up swimming for the So Cal powerhouse, the Mission Viejo Nadadores, and today swims for Sun Devil Aquatics Masters at Cactus Pool in Scottsdale.

His wife, Kim, was a professional jazz dancer in Paris, France, but dancing and swimming were just two of the many activities offered to their three daughters in the couples’ alloptions approach to getting their girls active and staying out of trouble.

Their supportive, but not pushy, style has certainly paid off. Two of the three girls have swum mainly for Scottsdale Aquatic Club for well over a decade. Today, youngest daughter Claire, senior at Chaparral H.S., is awaiting her freshman year at Columbia University where she earned an academic scholarship and will continue to swim. Angela, a sophomore at Stanford, earned a swimming scholarship, and is getting faster every year while holding a rigorous academic schedule. Oldest daughter Heather followed in her mother’s dancing footsteps and is taking her senior year off from her astroppyhsics studies at Columbia to dance with the Broadway Touring Co. of A Chorus Line.

While Dave is in the best shape he’s been in for the last 10 years, he really appreciates swimming now as a way to spend time with the girls. When Angela comes home from Palo Alto in a couple weeks for Spring Break, you can find the three swimmers sharing a lane for some healthy bonding time.

partners at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Ore., more than 30 years ago.

When the twins left for Tucson on scholarships, Maureen followed earning one of her own. Although she claims her choice to become a Wildcat was not for love, que sera sera. After their successful collegiate careers (Mark and Maureen were both NCAA Top 16 finishers, Matt was an NCAA National Champion), the two started dating and were soon married.

Mark and Mo are very much involved in the swimming community as US Masters swimmers and coaches. Their daughter, Mia, 6, swims for Brophy East Swim Team in Phoenix where mom and dad coach. Her brother Luke, 3, doesn’t compete, but, when Mo coaches the Masters at noon, Luke does his laps too.

“We’re so glad he’s water safe,” says mom. “It was torture trying to keep him out of the water!”

Matt is currently at the helm of the Westside Silverfins, and once upon a time, Aunt Mo coached his older son. While their kids do swim, all of the Rankins are super conscious of not forcing it on them. More importantly, they all want their children to enjoy whatever it is that they choose to do to stay healthy and active. Still, it’s possible that in 10-15 years, you’ll find the Rankins having a leisurely swim with their kids home on their own collegiate spring breaks

From Portland to the Deserts of Arizona - The Rankins U of A alums and swimming superstars, twins Matt and Mark Rankin, 43, and Mark’s wife, Maureen (Haslach) Rankin, 39, came from swimming families and have valiantly carried on the calling here in the Valley. It all started when Maureen (Mo), her three sisters and one brother, and Mark and Matt, and their sister were teammates and training

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n celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, we asked long time adventure seeker Dock Ellis to dig into his treasure chest of Arizona hikes that you may not have tried yet. Whether you head out on Earth Day or save them for another day, they will be worth the effort. For Earth Day activities, visit our Fast Breaks and calendar sections.

50 air-miles northeast of Tucson, 11 miles south of Winkelman East Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness 928-828-3380 West Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness 520-357-6185 | www.blm.gov/az

Top and Top right Aravaipa.

Left and lower right Tom’s Thumb.

by Dock Ellis Unlike Colorado, Arizona isn’t exactly overrun with perennial streams, especially in the southern desert. But there’s a beauty, 12 miles long and full of critters, within an hour and a half from the east part of the big valley. It’s called Aravaipa, managed as wilderness by the BLM, with ranger stations at both ends of the linear oasis, and allowing just 50 people daily to enter. This regulation has done lots to keep the canyon in pristine condition, and is surely worth the $5.

The eastern entrance is much handier to visitors from the Phoenix area, reached by taking US 60 east to the decaying mining town of Superior, 30 miles from Mesa. A right turn onto state highway 177 rolls through two more decrepit mining towns, Kearny and Winkelman, until Aravaipa Road is met 11 miles south of Winkelman. This road is in good shape, though it turns to dirt well before entering the canyon.

The condition is good enough to allow virtually any regular passenger car to navigate the 12 miles to the parking area and trailhead marker.

This hike is best tread in amphibious footwear of some sort, as the route is in shallow water much of the way, with dozens of crossings, so forget staying dry. Shade is abundant most of the way, but there are stretches where the sun is beating down relentlessly, so a hat is handy.

A number of side canyons enter Aravaipa on both sides, but most are dry and choked with chockstones and brush, and somewhat lacking in features. The exception is Deer Creek, which enters the main canyon from the south about 7 miles from the west trailhead. This drainage sports some nice narrows just a few hundred yards up and makes for a nice optional excursion. Aravaipa is home to many huge cottonwood trees, always a guarantee of abundant water, and there are a number of good, shady campsites beneath the behemoths. The relative isolation and control of this canyon results in lots of wildlife, with birds and fish being the most visible, and plenty of reptiles and rodents as well.

There are also larger creatures, such as bighorn sheep and mountain lion, but spotting these is not so easy. There are many use trails on both sides of the creek, and many variations, but they all end up in the same place. The depth of the creek is rarely even knee deep, but there are a few small pools to take a cool dip. There are a number of log jams that mark the results of a past flash flood, and one pile of logs in particular is an excellent display of how high the water has gotten in the long term.

Aravaipa is flat and gentle it’s entire length, easy, fun walking , and a desert riparian showcase unique to Arizona. Worth a good, long day, or two if available and plan to slow way down. Bring everything you need, and a water filter will fill the bill for fluids. Please, no dogs, trash. cig butts or disposable diapers. Watch for wildlife and relish the ramble.

Tom’s Thumb Examined McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Preserve

By Dock Ellis High on the sweeping ridge of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale sits the monolith known as Tom’s Thumb. The base of this block makes for a fine day hike with the technical option of gaining the summit, the last 200 feet up. A well worn trail winds through the lush, cactus filled Sonoran desert, and lots of terrain features invite side trips galore. The easiest access is from the 101 freeway north exiting at Pima Road and continuing north several miles to a right turn on Happy Valley Road.

This will continue east past swank Troon Golf Club, crossing over the low ridge until meeting 115th. St./E. Alameda Dr., and then another quick right onto 119th Way. At the end of this street another left onto East Casitas del Rio, following this to a final left just before the gate.

This last road is El Paraiso, which may not be signed, and it continues up the hill, past the lone house to a parking lot on the right.

The hike begins with a trudge into the huge wash that is on the left, east side of the road. Heading up this wash towards the massive boulders in the drainage will find the true trail on the left well marked. This begins a steady climb up the ridge and around the head of this boulder gully, passing a maze of huge rocks known as ‘The Catacombs’. This area presents some challenging exploration through the stone for experienced rock hounds, and side trails into its depths branch off right from the main trail.

Steady climbing gains the top of the ridge, and here the trail bends back to the right and westbound through a beautiful small valley.

Gigantic boulders are all over the top of this ridge as the path continues another half mile to the Thumb, an amazing sight up close. Side trails split in every direction here, but bearing right, to the north of the Thumb, you’ll pass a small alcove known as The Ogre’s Den, which has been embellished with artwork and a small shrine to a deceased local. The view from the base is supreme, with north Scottsdale and Phoenix directly beneath, and the view to the north is equally stupendous. The entire hike is 3 miles round trip, mellow enough for some kids and dogs but thorns and cactus are profuse all the way.

Dock Ellis is always on the ramble, attending the Masters next month and exploring the south of Brazil in May. He’s squeezing the final days out of ski season 2010, and hiking and biking every possible

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The Athlete’s Kitchen Dieting Gone Awry: When Food is Foe Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD April 2010 “I should be pencil-thin for all the exercise I do.”

“I don’t keep cookies in the house. If they are there, I eat way too many of them.”

“I’m afraid if I start eating, I won’t stop…”

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oo many athletes are at war with food and their bodies. In their quest to attain the “perfect body” that is leaner, lighter and presumably faster and better, they have developed atypical eating patterns that are far from peaceful. As one client reported, “I’m trying so hard to lose five pounds but I’m getting nowhere. In fact, I’m even gaining weight. I’m “good” at breakfast and lunch, but after I get home from the gym at night, I end up devouring everything in sight. On weekends, my eating is even crazier.” Sound familiar?

The problems with dieting The first three letters of diet are D-I-E. Dieting conjures up feelings of deprivation and denial. Dieting is unsustainable, no fun. Few dieters win the war against hunger. Even 50% of people who had gastric bypass surgery regained weight within two years (1).

Why does this happen? Because the body perceives a diet as a famine and strives to protect itself from starving to death by signaling hunger. Hunger leads to the overwhelming urge to binge-eat. Research with healthy, normal-weight men who cut their food intake in half (similar to what many dieting athletes try to do) reports most regained the weight they’d lost—plus 10% more—within three months (2). Another study with middle school kids who were followed through high school indicates all efforts to lose weight resulted in disordered eating patterns five years later—but not leaner bodies (3). Dieting tends to create more long-term problems than it solves.

How to find peace with food Let’s take a look at some ways to transform blown diets into appropriate fueling (while you chip away at losing undesired body fat).

A first step is to remember food is fuel, not the fattening enemy. Food not only enhances athletic performance but also prevents hunger and out-of-control food binges.

As a human, you are supposed to eat, even if you are overfat. If you restrict your food intake, you also restrict protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals and other bio-active

food compounds that contribute to good health and high energy. Bad idea. Your body needs those nutrients.

Calories: Current research suggests a sustainable way to lose undesired body fat is to knock off about 200 calories a day (4), such as 10 ounces of wine, 20 tortilla chips or one roll with butter. By knocking off the calories at the end of the day, you can lose weight when you are sleeping (as opposed to when you are trying to train and function during the day).

Carbs: Bread, bagel, pasta, rice, crackers— all those dreaded carbs—are not fattening.

Your body does not readily convert carbs into body fat. Rather, your body preferentially burns carbs to fuel your workouts. If your muscles become carb (glycogen) depleted, you will feel an incessant, niggling hunger that can lead to non-stop snacking. You may believe you are eating because you are just bored, but your muscles are telling you they want carbs to recover and refuel.

Do not try to “stay away from carbs.” Egg whites for breakfast, salad for lunch, and fish + broccoli for dinner leave muscles unfueled and your body unable to train and compete at its best. Oatmeal, whole grain breads, brown rice, and sweet potatoes are just a few wholesome suggestions. Enjoy them as the foundation of each sports meal.

Protein: Dieters need to consume a strong protein intake to help protect their muscles. That is, when you restrict calories, you burn not just body fat but also muscle tissue. Enjoy a protein-rich food (in combination with carbs) at each meal and snack.

Protein is satiating; it helps keep you feeling fed and can curb your appetite.

Dieters who eat protein (eggs) at breakfast stay full longer than those who eat just carbs (bagel, fruit, granola bar). By eating a enjoying a satiating breakfast, you’ll be less likely to crave sweets and succumb to donuts or candy bars.

Fat: Fat (preferably healthful fat such as in nuts, olive oil, salmon, peanut butter) is an essential part of a sports diet. It’s required to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. A little fat gets stored right within the muscle cells and gets used during long workouts. It enhances endurance. Runners who switched from a low (16%) fat diet to a moderate (30%) fat diet improved their performance by 14% (5).

That’s a lot! And, they did not gain body fat.

The mantra “Eat fat, get fat” is false.

Overeat calories and you will get fat, particularly if you overeat calories from fatty foods.

Excess dietary fat easily converts into body fat.

Vitamins: The less fuel you ingest, the fewer vitamins you consume. Taking a vitamin pill might replace some of those losses, but a pill does not provide other bio-active compounds in foods that protect your good health. Strive to enjoy colorful vegetables and/or fruits at each meal.

By satisfying your hunger with wholesome sports foods at daytime meals, you will ruin your appetite for the evening “junk food” that contributes to fat-gain. You feel better during the day, have better workouts, be in a better mood—and be able to knock off 200+ calories of evening snacks so you can lose weight easily when you are sleeping. Experiment for just one day with front-loading your calories; the benefits will be obvious!

Easier said than done?

While food-binges can simply be the backlash from unrealistic efforts to lose a few pounds, they sometimes also serve the important job of distracting people from thinking about painful relationships and feelings of inadequacy. That is, if you incessantly think about food, you are not thinking about how sad, depressed or lonely you might be feeling. You’d rather focus on losing five pounds, believing weight loss will make you happy. Doubtful.

Instead of trying to find happiness from a number on the scale, the better bet is to appreciate your body for all the good it does.

Do not compare your body to others. To compare is to despair. Practice eating mindfully and ask yourself before you eat “Does my body need this fuel?” Eat mechanically, on a time schedule, with even-sized meals that truly satisfy you, so you don’t just stop eating because you think you should.

Rather than struggle with food and weight issues on your own, consult with a sports dietitian who can help you create a positive food plan. Use the referral network at SCANdpg.org to find your local RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics). Life is too short to spend it fighting with food.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD counsels both casual and competitive athletes in her practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). For weight loss help, read her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, novice marathoners and cyclists (www.nancyclarkrd.com).

See also sportsnutritionworkshop.com.

References: 1. Magro D, Geloneze B, Delfini R, Pareja B, Callejas F, Pareja J. Long-term weight regain after gastric bypass: a 5-year prospective study. Obes Surg. 2008 Jun;18(6):648-51. 2. Keys A, Brozek J, Henschel A. et al. The Biology of Human Starvation.

Vols 1 and 2. Minneapolis:University of Minnesota Press, 1950 3. Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Guo J, Story M, Haines J, Eisenberg M.Obesity, disordered eating, and eating disorders in a longitudinal study of adolescents: how do dieters fare 5 years later?

J Am Diet Assoc. 2006 Apr;106(4):559-68. 4. Stroebele N, de Castro J, Stuht J, Catenacci V, Wyatt H, Hill J. A small-changes approach reduces energy intake in free-living humans. J Am Coll Nutr. 2009 Feb;28(1):63-8. 5. Horvath PJ, Eagen CK, Fisher NM, Leddy JJ, Pendergast DR. The effects of varying dietary fat on performance and metabolism in trained male and female runners. J Am Coll Nutr. 2000 Feb;19(1):52-60.

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Firebird Triathlon

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The Run for Ryan House continues to grow. This year organizers boosted the challenge replacing the 10k with a half marathon. The half marathon drew more than 500 runners for it’s inaugural running in DC Ranch, Scottsdale on March 6. About 675 toed the line in the 5k with 200 entering the 1 mile family fun run.

It was an impressive day for the women. Recent overall winner at the SkirtChaser 5k, Sally Meyerhoff, 26, continues to demonstrate her running prowess at a variety of distances. Sans the three minute head start the women got at the SkirtChaser5k, she placed second among the entire field and was the first women in the half marathon finishing a mere 1:10 behind men’s winner Brian Hall, 34. Ariana HiIlborn, 29, rounded out the top three overall.

It was youth against masters in the women’s race. Ali Kalner, 13, out distanced Jan Tefft, 51, for the win. John Reich, 40, bested Jeff Selnik, 36, in the men’s race.

Net proceeds from the event will benefit Ryan House, whose mission is to provide essential care in a home-like setting for children with life-threatening conditions and their families who come for respite and, as needed, end-of-life care.

One of Arizona’s favorite triathlons from the early multisport days of the late 80’s reemerged March 7 at Firebird Lake. The start gun went off at 8 a.m. under rain threatening clouds. The event consisted of a sprint: 600 meters swim, 12 mile bike, 5k run, a supersprint: 250 meters swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run and a duathlon: a 2.5k run 12 mile bike, 5k run.

Sally Meyerhoff, 26, known for her running accolades dove into the lake and did not disappoint. After Veronica Gonzalez was the first women to dismount her bike is the sprint tri followed by Hannah Rae Finchamp, less than a minute behind with Meyerhoff about a minute in half behind Gonzalez. Meyeroff slammed the hammer down passing both ladies. She clocked a 19:15 5k, the best run split of the day by either gender and more than four minutes ahead of her competitors.

The closest anyone came was men’s sprint 2nd place finisher Brian Fults with a 20:26.

Since exiting the water, Fults had been aiming to catch Lewis Elliot and Peter Ney. Ney started the day with the top swim of the day, a 5:38. Elliot had a 1:33 lead after the bike but went off course during the run. He posted a 25:32 for the run with the added distance (he recently ran a 15:44 at the SkirtChaser 5k. Even with the bonus steps, he finished 5th. Fults would finish less than 2 seconds behind winner Ney. Adam Fults, Brian’s twin, rounded out the top three.

The nearly 300 participants got to sneak in their event and awards before the rain showed up. Look for the early season race to return next year.

Firebird Triathlon Results Run for Ryan’s House HALF MARATHON

WOMEN OVERALL Meyerhoff, Sally (1:21:23) Hilborn, Ariana (1:22:37) Loken, Susan (1:25:51) MEN OVERALL Hall, Brian (1:20:19) Oliveri, John (1:24:09) Scharge, Mark (1:24:53) ATHENA Miller, Richelle (2:00:10) Roser, Lara (2:01:20) Yellowaga, Deborah (2:05:15) CLYDESDALE Hadley, Ed (1:38:44) Nichols, Andrew (1:42:24) Bynum, Aaron (1:51:55) WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 16-19: Karn, Kortnie (1:41:48) 2O-24: Ellis, Katie (1:26:42) 25-29: Meyerhoff, Sally (1:21:22) 30-34: Fontaine, Sandra (1:29:38) 35-39: Matheson, Jenny (1:29:45) 40-44: Conner, Victoria (1:46:20) 45-49: Loken, Susan (1:25:49) 50-54: Cimochowski, Judy (1:40:52) 55-59: Kasper, Jan (1:46:22) 65-69: Garren, Linda (2:07:56) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 16-19: Peck, David (1:58:20) 20-24: Deng, Mario (1:29:13) 25-29: Sawyer, Dane (1:29:58) 30-34: Hall, Brian (1:20:12) 35-39: Oliveri, John (1:24:07) 40-44: Pannuti, Paul (1:26:59) 45-49: Scharge, Mark (1:24:40) 50-54: Edwards, David (1:29:38) 55-59: Toutant, Patrick (1:46:14) 60-64: Tenner, Arthur (1:57:51) 65-69: Oliva, Bob (1:54:45) 70-74: Donoghue, Edward (1:55:38) 75 AND OVER: Garren, Paul (2:26:34)

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WOMEN OVERALL Kallner, Ali (20:30) Tefft, Jan (21:50) Beckman, Patty (22:30) MEN OVERALL Reich, John (16:58) Stelnik, Jeff (17:46) Smith, Eric (18:04) WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 5-11: Barton, Maddie (27:20) 12-15: Denalosa, Alexa (27:24) 16-19: Patterson, Danica (27:11) 25-29: Spina, Amber (23:23) 2O-24: Johnson, Casey (24:00) 30-34: Moore, Malinda (25:15) 35-39: Williams, Debbie (22:58) 40-44: Beckman, Patty (22:17) 45-49: Denton, Heidi (23:02) 50-54: Tefft, Jan (21:48) 55-59: King, Nancy (29:22) 60-64: Heitel, Cathy (29:36) 65-69: Seamonson, Ann (35:38) 70-74: Gobins, Cathy (37:59) 75 AND OVER: Gilbert, Sue (44:54) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 5-11: Gillette, David (24:38) 12-15: MacDowell, Kristopher (20:54) 16-19: Askins, Matt (20:11) 20-24: Charley, Jason (19:39) 25-29: Cowin, Joseph (21:37) 30-34: Logan, Tim (20:45) 35-39: Stelnik, Jeff (17:45) 40-44: Reich, John (16:58) 45-49: Prescott, Jim (18:07) 50-54: Boatwright, Charles (18:06) 55-59: Arnold, David (21:02) 60-64: Hoover, Reg (22:21) 65-69: Larsen, Hank (23:03) 70-74: Aromando, Bob (24:07) 75 AND OVER: Ettenson, Mel (35:25)

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OVERALL WOMEN Sally Meyerhoff (1:04:04.0) Veronica Gonzalez (1:06:37.2) Hannah Rae Finchamp (1:07:32.2) OVERALL MEN Peter Ney (58:03.6) BrianFolts (58:05.0) Adam Folts (59:44.9) WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Crystal Korp (1:29:58.3) 25-29: Suzanne Trujillo (1:17:03.7) 30-34: Nicole Pearson (1:19:50.7) 35-39 : Marnie Valliere (1:20:01.3) 40-44: Jennifer Morris (1:16:29.2) 45-49: Wendy Gesund (1:14:30.8) 50-54: Erin Bawol (1:27:23.5) 55-59: Susan Iverson (1:27:35.8) ATHENA Stephanie Hurst (1:25:50.6) Crystal Jones (1:31:53.9) Christine Badgley (1:37:51.2) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 19-Dec: Austin Lelles (1:06:07.3) 20-24: Michael Strickland (1:06:36.9) 25-29: Travis Riley (1:03:10.5) 30-34: Lewis Elliot (1:01:25.7) 35-39: Sylvain Lebreton (1:04:06.7) 40-44: Robert Keck Jr (1:05:02.7) 45-49: Todd Witten (1:00:03.9) 50-54: Scott Moomaw (1:05:06.4) 55-59: Robert Williams (1:16:44.9) 60-64: Neal Little (1:12:36.2) 65-69: Kenneth Lewis (1:14:50.7) CLYDESDALE Greg Petty (1:02:50.8) Derek Price (1:06:18.5) Gerald Kirkpatrick (1:10:54.4)

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Firebird Collegiate Triathlon Xavier Nolen (1:08:07.4) Benjamin Hall (1:11:33.9) Benjamin Lang (1:11:57.8)

Super Sprint

Jane Esahak-Gage (25:50.6) Tammy Silver (32:34.0) Gwelle Boissiere (34:38.1) Barry Clark (25:26.4) Charles Hoggatt (28:27.6) Kevin Nutwell (33:22.0) WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Stacia Trotter (40:58.8) 25-29: lisa Schwartz (36:05.9) 30-34: amie Massart (39:47.4) 35-39 : Joanne Stockhausen (39:02.4) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 25-29: Luke Kollasch (54:57.4) 30-34: Anthony Latus (37:37.6)

DUATHLON

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 25-29: Jenny Anderwald (1:13:46.5) 30-34: Trish Scheidt (1:38:09.0) 35-39: Kathy Wilson (1:11:12.3) 40-44: Berenice Fuentes (1:33:43.5) 45-49: Joan Rink (1:19:39.2) 25-29: Roger Cahill JR. (59:19.5) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 30-34: Christian Bailey, (1:03:23.5) 35-39: Wolfgang Oswald (1:09:45.0) 40-44: Craig Garcia (1:27:17.4) 45-49: Scott Schraff (59:47.8)

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April 18, 2010 The 4th Annual Southwest Valley Regional Sprint AND F-1 Triathlon/ Duathlon benefitting the YMCA Strong Kids: 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: 1/2 m Run, 4 mi Bike; 100 yd. Swim ADULT F-1 TRI: 1 mi run, 4.0 mi Bike, 200 m. Swim X 2; (All Adults do each discipline TWICE) Top 10 Females & Top ten Males from the 1st Adult race have a race off for the OVERALL awards May 2, 2010 Verrado Sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Triathlon/Duathlon & Youth race â&#x20AC;&#x153;benefiting Cystic

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May 16, 2010 Tri-Family Racing and the town of Gilbert presentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Relay- Same as Adult Maxi 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 JUNE 5, 2010

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APRIL 3 Superior Road Race. USCF. Hard climving. Superior. www.wmrc.org/ superior2010

APRIL 10 Dawn Til Dusk. 12 hour endurance mtb. race. Gallup, NM. www.dawntildusk.com

APRIL 10-11 Prescott Punisher. MBAA State Championship Series. Prescott. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

APRIL 17 Here She Comes Around the Mountain. 44M. 7:30 am. Women only ride around South Mountain.

APRIL 20, MAY 18 Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. This clinic is designed for those just starting out and for those who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 480-9666896, www.tempebicycle.com

APRIL 23-25 31st La Vuelta de Bisbee Stage Race.

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APRIL 24 Whiskey Off-Road. 50M. 25M, 15M Mtb and concert. Prescott. www. epicrides.com

APRIL 25 13th Annual Ride for the >> Children.

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cycling events. 8 am. Horizon High School, 5601 E. Greenway. www. rideforchildren.com Valley Metro Great Bike Chase.

Family ride. 9 am. Margaret Hance Park to Chase Field. Valley Metro 602-253-5000, www.valleymetro. org/bike month

APRIL 27, MAY 25 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. 480966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com

MAY 8-9 Flagstaff Frenzy. MBAA Arizona State Championship Series. Flagstaff. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

MAY 22-23 Williams Finale. Arizona State Championship Series. Williams. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

JUNE 19 Barn Burner 104. Endurance Mtb. event. Flagstaff. www.redrockco.com.

24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest.

Endurance Mtb. race. McGaffy, MM, just east of Gallup in the Zuni Mountains. www.24enchantedforest.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. 480-614-8300.

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602-956-3870, www.bikebarnaz.com Bike Chalet Road & Mountain Bike Rides. Even Saturdays of the month.

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Bullshifters Club Rides. 6 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind

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

Cyclocross Racers. Rides every other Saturday starting Nov 2nd. Flagstaff.

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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.

Focus Cyclery. Thursday mtb. Rides.

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Greater Arizona Bicycling Association.

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

No Women Left Behind (NWLB) Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ride. All women welcome, but encourage you to find out your average speed and be able to maintain at least 15 MPH. The goal is to reach 30 miles or more every ride. christinac1@cox.net, www.nowomenleftbehind.me.

Pathfinders. Entry level cycling group. Sundays 9 am. 10m and 20-25m. Paradise Bakery Parking lot, Double Tree and Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Contact Betty Denson betty@progserve.com, www.thepathfinderscycling.com Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club. Saturday and Sunday rides, some weekdays and holidays, 20-60 miles with regroup stops, less-experienced to advanced level rides. Extensive club web site. 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. Red Mountain Brumbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cycling Club.

Weekly fast or moderate Saturday ride, 5 am. MWF 5 am, Usery Pass, 30M. T/ Th 5 a.m. Las Sendas Ride, 23-26M. Sterling Baer, www.azbrumbys.com.

Scottsdale ABC Group Rides. Saturdays 6:30 am. Cycle Ranch, SE corner Via Linda & Mountain View. Sundays 6:30 am, Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopping Center, Shea & Pima. John 480-391-2629.

South Mountain Rides. Road rides every Sat 6 am. Trail rides Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. Meet behind South Mountain Cycle. 3636 E. Ray Rd. 480-706-0858, www.smcycles.com.

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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.

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 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 West Valley. Every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday. Rides around the Sun Cities/ West Valley area. Start at McDonald’s, corner of Reems and Grand Ave. Gene Marchi 623-546-8112.

WestValley Cycle. Saturdays 6am.

25-60M. A & B Groups.

Life Time Parking Lot, Goodyear.

Estrella/Verrado. Intermediate to Advanced riders.

David 949-212-4000 Vicki 623546-5767 http://members.cox.net/ westvalleycycle/

MAY 16 MULTISPORT/ Tempe International Triathlon. >> Olympic and Sprint distances.

ADVENTURE RACE 6:15 am. Tempe Beach Park. www.

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Ironcare Splash and Dash. Tempe Town Lake. www.4peaksracing.com

APRIL 11 Tri for the Cure. Triathlon: 400M swim, 8M bike, 2M run; Duathlon: 1M Run, 8M Bike, 2M Run. 7 am. Women only race. Chandler High School, Chandler. www.triforthecureaz.com or www.trifamilyracing.com.

APRIL 18 The 4th Annual Southwest >> Valley Regional Sprint and F-1

Triathlon/Duathlon. Adult, Relay and F-1 Tri, Du, Youth tri. 6:45 am.

Southwest Valley Regional YMCA, Avondale. www.trifamilyracing.com

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Las Palomas Triathlon. Sprint, Olympic triathlons and relays, 5k, 10k runs. Rocky Point Mexico. www.redrockdo.com

MAY 2 Verrado Sports Club Mini and >> Maxi Adult, Youth, Relay Sprint

Triathlon/Duathlon. 7 am. Verrado Sports Club Mini and Maxi Adult, Youth, Relay Sprint Triathlon/ Duathlon. www.trifamilyracing.com.*

MAY 8 SheRox Tempe Women’s >> Triathlon.

Sprint Triathlon,

Sprint Relay. Tempe Town Lake. www.redrockco.com

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The Seville Sports Club Mini & Maxi Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon & Youth Tri. 6:30 am. Seville Golf & Country Club, 6683 S. Clubhouse Dr., Gilbert. www.trifamily.com

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MAY 22 Sunchaser Challenge. A >> unique multisport adventure

for everyone celebrating U.S. Endangered Species Day. Participate as a team or individual, 4 locations across the country the same day.

Lake Havasu, Ariz. www. sunchaserchallenge.com

MAY 29 Tribal Sprint Triathlon. 6:15 am. >> Lake Pleasant Regional Park.

DCB adventures.

MAY 31 Sahuarita Lake Triathlon. Sprint.

6:30 am. Sahuarita Lake, 20miles south of Tucson. www.tritucson.com

JUNE 5-6 Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival. June 5 Deuceman Long Cource, Aquabike, Olympic Tri, Youth Deucathlon duathlon. June 6 Xterra Deuces Wild Triathlon. www.trisportsracing.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.

Gage Total Training. Triathlon and multisport training. All levels welcome. Train in the Ahwatukee/ Phoenix area. Jane & George 480704-1295, info@gagetotaltraining. com, www.gagetotaltraining.com.

Triathlon Training Glendale Community College. Beginner to Elite The class offers inter-class competition, field trips, sponsor discounts, exposure to outside events and swim, bike, and run workouts guided by experts. The class culminates with competition in a Sprint Triathlon.

Class requirements: road or mt.

Bike, bicycle helmet, swim goggles running shoes and an open mind.

Mark 623-547-5349, trifamilyracing@msn.com. Phone registration: Glendale Community College at 623845-3333. www.trifamilyracing.com.

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

Mile Challenge – This fully supported metric century loops into Paradise Valley and continues north through Scottsdale to Carefree and back.

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Mile Scenic Ride – The course is mostly flat and winds thru the backroads of Paradise Valley.

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Mile Family Ride – This flat and easy course is the perfect choice for first-time riders. There’s even a rest stop where kids can feed camels and emus!

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, 602430-1043, 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.

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Register online today at www.RidefortheChildren.com or call 480.315.0600.

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

HIKING/ CLIMBING CLUBS Arizona Mountaineering Club.

AMC promotes rock climbing, mountaineering, and other outdoor activities. Meetings are the 4th Monday of every month at 7 pm at Phoenix Country Day School, 3901 E. Stanford. www.amcaz.org.

Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Group.

Open to all hikers and campers.

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of odd months (Jan/March/etc.). The club has 3-4 hikes a month from easy to moderate. Yellowallpapaer@hotmail. com, www.azhikers.org.

AZ on the Rocks. Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Fully air-conditioned, showers, fitness equipment.

Beginners welcome. Classes for all levels and ages. Near Bell Rd. off the 101 Fwy., Scottsdale. 480-502-9777, 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.

City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation.

Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves, including guided hikes, unique series of outdoor yoga classes, programs for kids. www.phoenix.gov/parks.

Friends. Hiking, backpacking, and canoeing for beginners to advanced.

Mail@friendshiking.com, www.friendshiking.com.

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

Lost Dutchman State Park.

Saturdays 2-3 hours. Guided hikes focus on plants, wildlife & local history. Ask about their Moonlight Hikes. 480-982-4485.

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

480-706-4824.

Outdoor Encounters. A Drinking Club with a Hiking and Camping Problem. Age: Mid 20’s to early 40’s. No formal meetings, monthly happy hours. Different events every weekend. 623-587-7539, www.

OutdoorEncounters.com.

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.

Southern Arizona Hiking Club.

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

Southwest Outdoors Club. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm. Hiking, back-

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packing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking. Pyle Adult Rec. Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe. Ed, 480-921-3821.

Sierra Club Singles. Hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, climbing, canyoneering & caving, 480-654-1234.

Take-a-Hike Club. Take a Hike is an outdoor club for active adults in Arizona. Variety of activities including hiking, backpacking, rock-climbing. Meet at 6:30-7:00 pm Wed. Old Chicago, SW corner Alma School & US-60, Mesa. 480694-1195 http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/takeahikeaz/.

Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers.

Peg 520-628-8985. 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. 602-222-2572. 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 520-722-7434, 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.

Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Club Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai. Experience island style fun and exercise. Tempe Town Lake, North side of Lake at white umbrellas on East side of boat launch. Tue & Thu 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am. Look for Andrew, Janet, Peggy, or Auntie Diane.No equipment needed. 602-821-0641 or 626-200-9440. 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 APRIL 3 Cave Creek Trail Run. 5K Run/ >> Walk, 10K Run. 8 am. 44000

N. Spur Cross Rd. by Spur Cross Ranch parking lot, Cave Creek. www. cavecreektrailrun.com.

Hunter’s Runners. 5k, 1M fun run. www.huntersrunners.com

APRIL 10 Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 5.2 & 10.35 Mile Trail Run. 10.35M, 5.2M. 7:30 am. Catalina State Park (Oracle Rd south of Tangerine), Tucson. www.everyoneruns.net.

Havasu Half Marathon & 5K. London Bridge Beach, Lake Havasu City.

Karen Opperud. 928-855-4887.

Phoenix First 5K “The Dream Run.” Arthur Lee. 602-867-7117 ext 1344.

Hope for Haiti 5k Run/Walk, 1M fun run. 7 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

APRIL 17 6th Annual Pat’s Run. 4.2M >> run, 1/2M kid’s run, 4.2M

wheelchair special. Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe. www.patsrun.com

APRIL 24 Dirty 6 – 6 Mile “Mud Run.” 6 >> miles and loads of obstacles

and mud. Rawhide Wild West Town at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler. www. dcbadventrues.

Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA 5K Run/Walk & Betsy Rodiles One Mile Family Fun. 8 am. Ahwatukee YMCA, Phoenix. Craig & Tobi McCarthy 602-538-9017.

Desert Dash Half Marathon & 5k.

6:30 am. Lew Sorenson Community Center, Tucson. Kristen Larsen 480239-1375, www.worldcultureclub.org New Balance Girls on the Run 5k.

8 a.m. Kiwanis Park Tempe. www. gotrmc.org/NewBalance5k.aspx

APRIL 25 Run for the Cheetah . 5k, 1M, 100 yard kids dash. 6:30 am. Pagago Park, Ramada 9 & 10, next to Phoenix Zoo. www.runforthecheetah.org/phoenix

APRIL 30 Tempe Arbor Day 5k. 5:30 pm.

Giuliano Park at Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www.arborday5k.com

MAY 1 Mad Mud Run Phoenix. 4M >> obstacle course with mud pit

finish. 9 am. Macdonalds Ranch, North Scottsdale. www.madmudrun.com Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon. 26.2, 13.1. 10k. 6 am.

Courthouse Square, Prescott. www. prescottymca.org.

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MAY 2 9th Annual Peace Officers Memorial 5k Run/Walk. 7:30 am. Wesley Bolin Memorial Park, Phoenix. Laura Fisher 602-803-7596.

MAY 8 Arizona Road Racers Rio Vista Luck of the Draw. 8k, 2M. 7:30 am. Rio Vista Park, Peoria. www.arizonaroadracers.com

MAY 15 Sunset Run for the Shade. 5k, 1M. 6:30 pm. www.raceplaceevents.com Twighlight Town Treks. 6:30 pm.

Downtown Phoenix. Christy 602793-4482.

MAY 22 Spring Fest 5k/1M. 8 am. Chino Valley Aquatic Center, Chino Valley.

Marc Metz 480-220-5085..

MAY 29 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series 1. 7:30 am. Papago Park, Phoenix. www.arizonaroadracers.com

CLUBS American Diabetes Association. TEAM DIABETES. Walk. Run. Cure. Join us and help children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Training programs designed for all levels with a supportive TEAM environment!

Michelle, 602-861-4731 x7095.

Feel The Heat Track Club. Tues & Thurs. 6:30 pm. Youth, Open, Submasters, & Masters Athletes. USATF Certified & Experience Coaching.

Our Coaches are athletes also! Stop by and try us! Marcos de Niza HS, Hamilton HS, McClintock HS. 480235-4587, www.speedbyrawle.com Marathon Coaching Consultants.

“Human kindness through running” Running Club and Personal Training Across the Valley. Group runs: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Track workouts: Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach David Allison: 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 Hash House Harriers. A drinking club with a running problem hosts non-competitive “Hare & Hound” runs “hashes” each Sat. at various locations. 602-230-JERX, http://phoenixhhh.org/.

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

Run AZ, 48th & Warner, Ahwatukee.

480-592-0900. www.runaz.net.

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

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

Sole Sports Running Club. Group Runs and Marathon Training. Long

Runs Sat. & Wed. Mornings, Mon. & Thur. evenings. Track Workout Wednesday Evenings. www.solesportsrunning.com.

Team in Training. Training for Rock N’ Roll AZ. Teams to walk or run a variety of marathons to help find a cure for leukemia. All fitness levels welcome.

602-788-8622, 800-568-1372.

The Lightning Track Club. Phoenix.

Athletic and speed training. Coach Mo. 480-217-0175, mstreety@hotmail. com, www.coachmospeedcamp.com.

The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday 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 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.

MAY 1 Arizona Open Water Swim Series.

2000/4000 Meters. 9 am. Saguaro Lake Keyhole, Mesa. www.dcbadventures.com.

MAY 29 Arizona Open Water Swim Series.

2000/4000 Meters. 9 am. Saguaro Lake Keyhole, Mesa. 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.

480-365-0037, www.azlmsc.org.

Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. 12-1pm. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-3633867, www.camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs. 25+ workouts a week.

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

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