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16 Great Guys . . .

Sue Berliner introduces you to some inspiring hard working athletes.

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Publisher’s Note . . . 6 Birds of a Feather

Fast Breaks . . . . . . . . 8 Tribe Time Trial, Women’s Half Marathon, Mud Bath, Healing Therapies

On Schedule . . . . . . 10 Gaspin’ in the Aspen, Northland Hospice, JCC 4th of July Tri, Mountain Man

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Men, glorious men. A year ago we profiled ten great athletes from around Arizona. I could not wait to do it again this year. Last year I sent an email to 200 men and the response overwhelmed me with their picks for inspiring guys. This year I went a little lower key, limiting my inquiry. The results were the same, a pool of some awesome guys that are tearing it up. This time around, I found out birds of a feather flock together. I had a good idea of a few men I wanted to highlight as I am constantly on the lookout for good stories 24/7. What evolved were guys that interconnected. And that is not just on Facebook. Triathles Cam Hill and Peter Ney were long time pals and reconnected when Ney moved back to Arizona. Ney and Sean Peters, tree-trimmer, climber and park ranger, have pushed pedals together. Park ranger Lee Staten chases Peters on Camelback Mountain. Regardless, some pretty cool dudes in the bunch this year. It would have been better to ask Ney what sports he has not participated in. Here is his short list of his sports: Pro triathlete, US Swimmer, US Sailing Team, outrigger racing, scuba, free diving, cyclocross racing, Pro windsurfer, Ex-Cat I cyclist and X-Games participant several times. Jim Prescott has played and or participates in hockey, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, cross country, and track and field. In between workouts and life, Prescott finds the time to coach like many of the athletes profiled. Most have been playing or competing in their sports since they were teens. They were all very humble when it came to their accomplishments. That is sort of a good thing, or their accolades would have easily filled an entire issue. Age group, national and masters champions fill the list. You will be happy to know, the birth of their children topped their list of accomplishments. They all had interesting memorable and funny moments. Paul Smith’s most memorable competing moment was beating Russia for the gold medal in the 4 x 100 free relay at the University Games in Romania. Funny moments include a bare bottom landing on Japan’s funniest home videos and repairing swimsuit malfunction with duct tape or not quite making it over the high hurdles. Not only are these great guys, they are top notch dads raising fit kids. Steve Rink left the education system as a superintendent and principal to be a stay at home dad. While it did not make the final edit, Rink said he has the greatest respect for any stay at home mom or dad. He thinks it is one tough job. It is great to see how all the fathers featured involve their kids in sport and what they do to encourage them. It is refreshing to see these men nurture the love of sport, encouraging and inspiring our next generation. So see what they have to say including what inspires them and what advice they have for you. Wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day especially my 83 year old dad who looks great and continues to play tennis and swim regularly.

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Use Your State Parks to Keep Them Open. The Arizona State Parks Board voted to keep five more State Parks from closing on June 3 by directing Executive Director Renee Bahl to sign unique management and financial agreements with rural communities to keep each one open. The board, a volunteer group of seven members, has voted in the last three months to negotiate with counties, cities and parks friends groups to fund a total of 23 State Parks to be open into the next fiscal year. “The real key now is that we need every Arizonan to use their State Parks as often as possible,” said Bahl. “We want the public to know that the Board and staff are focusing on keeping State Parks open because the fiscal impact and loss of jobs from closed parks would be devastating to these rural towns and we believe every Arizonan deserves a robust State Park system.” According to Parks Board Chairman, Reese Woodling, “We have been successful in finding solutions to keep State Parks open, but these are only short term measures. It is a miracle that these communities have raised the funds to keep these parks open so far this year. Arizonans should be proud that so many concerned individuals have stepped forward to lead the communities to cobble together these monies.” “Unfortunately we have lost $10 million dollars from the Heritage Fund to support State, County and City parks and our operating budget has dropped significantly. In two years, the total amount of sweeps and diversions from twelve fund sources that benefit Arizona conservation projects has been $71 million.” Please call ahead to find out the latest information about the State Parks by calling 602 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800-285-3703) or visit www.azstateparks.com.

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Looking for a unique summer time event that you can participate in based on your schedule? Sign up for an indoor time trial. Tribe Multisport along with Sonic Fitness will be holding the time trial competition starting in June running through the end of July. The race distance is 10 miles. Participants will ride their own bikes on a Computrainer. At the end of the series the fastest two males and females will ride head to head. Prizes will be given for the best times. Tribe is known for great giveaways at events; expect the same in regards to the time trial series. Everyone has a chance to win no matter how long 10 miles takes you. For all the details and to schedule your time trial call 480-421-9442 or 480-319-6292 or stop by the store at 7624 E. Indian School Rd. Suite 101, northeast corner of Indian School and Miller Roads Scottsdale For more info visit www. tribemultisport.com .

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I participated in another Tucson Racing event this weekend; Tempe International Triathlon. Inside the goodie bag, I found your magazine. I just started tri last year and since I’m fat (220 lbs), I enjoy the Tucson events because they have a Clydesdale category that makes it possible for me to actually be competitive. I can’t describe my delight when I read your article on the Lake Havasu Triathlon and viewed my name in the results section!!! My name, actually in print! It hasn’t been since my high school ski racing career that I have ever been in print. Awesomely enough, I also won 1st place Clydesdale this weekend at Tempe International and I’m hoping you include those results in the next appropriately timed edition of your magazine. Thank you Tucson Racing and thank you Sweat magazine! I’m going to buy an annual subscription! As much as I hate to detract from this being all about me, I would like to toss in an idea for an article: I have participated in 7 tri’s (Sprint, Oly, 70.3’s) since starting last year. I’ve participated in Ironman sponsored events, Red Rock events, DCB events and Tucson Racing events. I don’t know if Jonathan from Tucson Racing is the man who coordinated and announced the races at both Havasu and Tempe this year, but for a one man band, he does an incredible job. When I went to the tent on Sunday after the race to ask when/where the awards ceremony was, the amount of abuse he was receiving from competitors was unreal. I wanted to thank him for keeping the Tucson Racing events alive. He would be a great interview. His passion around the sport must be incredible to deal with all the rude people who only focus on themselves. Though for all the rude people, there are a lot of supporters as well, and I think it would be nice for others to know that a little kindness could go a long way. Jonathan, thanks for all the heavy lifting.

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Summit Hut General Manager Dana Davis was recently recognized by SportsOneSource as a 2010 Sporting Goods Business 40 Under 40 Award recipient. The award recognizes the brightest stars in the sporting goods industry. “These awards are a way to recognize the great work done by some of the younger people in our industry,” said James Hartford, president, CEO and group publisher of The SportsOneSource Group. “The caliber of the honorees is growing every year. We drew very strong support from prior winners and industry experts to select a prestigious group of individuals and it is our pleasure to honor the next generation of leaders.” Dana Davis has been on staff at Summit Hut for 11 years and has been an integral part of the store’s development as a community and industry leader. She oversees day-to-day operations, the buying team, the marketing department and more to ensure that Summit Hut’s customers get great service and an extensive selection of products. Summit Hut is a locally owned hiking, camping and travel store based in Tucson, Ariz. Dave Baker opened the first Summit Hut location as a senior in high school in 1969, after he and a friend sold backpacking and mountaineering equipment out of his home. Baker bought out his friend’s interest in the company. Summit Hut has been locally owned and operated for 40 years, now with two Tucson locations, Speedway at Rosemont and Wetmore Rd. at 1st Ave. Trek into www.summithut.com to learn more.

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Kid Friendly Mud Bath The infamous kid friendly mud bath returns to Chaparral Park, Scottsdale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19. The 35th edition is being presented by Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. and the city of Scottsdale. Registration for Scottsdale’s celebration of water and mud begins at 8 a.m. Participants must bring a signed permission slip or have a parent or guardian available at the event to sign one. In addition, participants must wear lace-up or Velcro shoes (sandals and flip-flops are not allowed). The event is free, but participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Vista del Camino food bank. The event takes place at Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road. Activities are planned for two age groups -- 6 and younger and 7 to 17. The younger group can enjoy the mini mud obstacle course, mini waterslide, mud pit, sand castle building and an area dubbed “Mudville.” Older children can try the original mud obstacle course, waterslides, sandcastle building and mud pits. Scottsdale firefighters and city plumbers will provide a “kidwash” and portable showers so kids can go home clean. And Henkel will supply the right products that families need to freshen up. Fully rinsed kids who bring clean swimsuits and towels can swim at Chaparral Pool from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $1. To receive event information, call 480-312-0217 or e-mail mcrossman@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. More information is available at 480-312-2704 and www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/MightyMudMania.

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Is it finally time to lose the excuses? Elite Fitness has a boot camp to help you reach your weight-loss or your fitness goals. Heath Van Patten, owner of Elite Fitness created the NOXQSIZ Boot Camp to burn fat, increase strength and build endurance. The camp is offered at three locations (East and North Valley), four days and multiple times a week. Nutrition counseling and individualized attention is provided to maximize success. The camp runs from June 7th – July 29th, new campers can join in the fun anytime. Camp takes place at: PVCC - 5:30am to 6:30 a.m. (M/T/W/R Starting June 14th), PV Park - 9:30am to 10:30 a.m. (T/R) and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (T/R), Tempe Town Lake – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (M/W). The cost starts at a very affordable $100 for 8 weeks. For more details or to sign up call 480-2233003 or email heathvp@hotmail.com. You can register at www.noxqsiz.us.

Massage Club Now is your chance to get a great deal on a monthly massage. The Healing Joint has introduced a new offer to make the health benefits of therapeutic massage available to more people. Its $35 Massage Club Membership includes one 60-minute massage, 30 minutes on the jade thermal massage bed and 30 minutes in The Healing Joint’s infrared sauna each month. The membership requires a six-month agreement and includes discounts on other services, such as chiropractic sessions, acupuncture and Reiki. The Healing Joint is also offering a five percent discount for paying in full, plus additional hour-long massages for $45 each. Plus, Massage Club members can extend their memberships free for referring new members: For every referral, the member will receive an extra month free after the original six-month membership ends. “It’s a tough time economically for many people,” said Howard Chait, co-owner of The Healing Joint. “But the economy shouldn’t stand in the way of staying healthy. The Massage Club gives us a way to deliver the preventative health benefits of therapeutic massage while still fitting a tight budget.” Chait leads a massage staff of five licensed therapists. The Healing Joint provides a range of wellness knowledge that includes massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition and naturopathic medicine services. It is conveniently located at 2334 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite A130, Scottsdale. For more info or to join the club, call 480-214-4970 or visit www.TheHealingJoint.com.

national Women’s Half Marathon series Heads to AZ On May 25 Women’s Running magazine announced that Scottsdale and Tempe will co-host the newest event in The Women’s Half Marathon Series. The inaugural event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. “We’re excited to partner with the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission, the Scottsdale and Tempe convention and visitors bureaus, the City of Scottsdale and the City of Tempe to bring this world-class event to Arizona,” said Dawna Stone, President of Women’s Running magazine and founder of The Women’s Half Marathon Series. “Together, I believe we can build The Women’s Half Marathon in Scottsdale and Tempe into one of the country’s largest and most prestigious women’s half marathons.” The scenic point-to-point route starts on Scottsdale Road in charming Old Town Scottsdale. The walker-friendly course winds south along the Arizona Canal and adjacent to Papago Park. The race finishes in Tempe Beach Park and will be followed with an unforgettable lakefront party. For details visit www.womenshalfmarathon.com.

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About Our Practice Healing Injuries In 9000 Needles, a 40 year old body builder suffers a stroke. He makes amazing strides in regaining mobility after a three month acupuncture regime. Denise Jenderzak, Lac, Dipl. Ac, Dipl. C.H., discovered the power of alternative medicine after developing severe debilitating knee pain from years of extreme skiing and working as a ski instructor. Unable to ski or even climb stairs, she was told by conventional medical providers that her knees “were normal for her age.” She found anti-inflammatory medication ineffective and wanted to avoid surgery. After a month of alternative treatments that included acupuncture she was back carving up the powder. So she decided to help athletes and active people to overcome chronic pain and injuries. In Motion Orthopedic and Sports Acupuncture owner, Jenderzach, has successfully helped many patients struggling with a variety of painful conditions including back, neck, shoulder, hip and knee pain due to a variety of causes. Jenderzak has 20 years experience in health care, is a licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology. She specializes in orthopedics, neurology, spine care, pain management and sports medicine. She is highly skilled in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions and integrates western assessment with advanced acupuncture and massage techniques. If traditional treatments have not worked for that nagging hamstring or Achilles issue, perhaps it is time for something new for you, but been around since ancient times. In Motion Orthopedic and Sports Acupuncture is located at 4435 E. Broadway, Mesa. For more info or to set up an appointment or a complimentary consult, call 480-832-9066 or visit www. accupuncturemesa.com.

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June 19 Gaspin’ in Aspen Trail Run The annual Gaspin’ in the Aspen trail run on June 20, presented by the Flagstaff Nordic Center, includes a 15k, a 5k and a 1k kid’s run. The event is number three in the Flagstaff Summer Running Series. The 15k is the first of three races in this year’s Mountain Trail Runner competition. The other two races in the Mountain Trail Runner competition are the Flagstaff Marathon/ half-marathon distance and Soulstice Run. The Gaspin’ in Aspen Trail Run begins at 8 a.m. at the Flagstaff Nordic Center (Hwy 180, Mile Marker 232). Entry fees are $40 for the 15k Trail Run and $30 for the 5k. Packet pick up and pre-registration is from 4 to 7 p.m., June 18 at A Runner’s High, 309 N. Humphreys in Flagstaff. For more info, dash into the Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association’s Web site, www.natra.org.

June 26 Northland Hospice Run or Walk Enjoy a cool, family fun morning at the Northland Hospice Run/Walk on June 27 in Flagstaff’s historic downtown. Take part in a 10k or the 5k, both begin at 7:30 a.m. in Wheeler Park and wind through the historic Flag, looping back past Thorpe Park into the local neighborhoods. Chip timing is available for both distances. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers from nine age groups in the 5k and 10k. Also included are prizes, refreshments and music. At 7 a.m., there is a 1-mile Kid’s Fun Run for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Northland Hospice. For more than 25 years, the nonprofit, communitybased and community-supported organization has provided compassionate hospice care, regardless of ability to pay, to persons with terminal illnesses, their families and loved ones. Info: 928779-1227 or raceinfo@northlandhospice.org.

July 4 Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon The Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon takes place on July 4th. It is the second race in the Tucson Tri Series with a 750-meter pool swim, 12-mile bike ride around the University of Arizona area and a 3-mile run through the college campus. The Holualoa Youth Triathlon is a 250 meters (five lengths of a 50-meter course) swim, a 4-mile bike and a 1-mile run. Most kids do the

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July 4 JCC Firecracker Scottsdale Triathlon and Duathlon Trifamily racing returns to the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Pool on July 4 for the second edition of their JCC Firecracker events. There are options for the entire family. Mini and maxi sprint tri’s, a relay and duathlon are offered for adults and a sprint tri for the young ones. The youth tri starts at approximately 5:30 a.m., adults’ at 6:30/6:45 a.m. The pool is at 12701 N. Scottsdale Road on the northeast corner of Sweetwater and Scottsdale Road. Individual registration for the Mini is $67 postmarked before June 15; $77 after. The maxi is $75 and $85. Tri relay team fees are $140/$150. The Kids’ Tri is $45/$52. Registration is limited to 350 entrants. If race day registration is available, it is an additional $5. Packet pick-up is July 3 at Scottsdale Landis Cyclery, 10417 N. Scottsdale Rd. (corner of Scottsdale rd. & Shea Blvd. from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.trifamilyracing.com.

July 11 Beat The Heat Chino Valley Triathlon & Duathlon The cool hills near Prescott are calling athletes to the Chino Valley Aquatic Center July 11. The adult triathlon is a 300-yard swim, 15-mile bike and 3-mile run. The youth tri is a 150yard swim, 4-mile bike and a .5-mile run. The adult duathlon substitutes a .5-mile run for the swim. The mini is a 150 yard swim, 7.5 mile bike, 2 mile run. The entry fee for the maxi tri or du is $75 and $85 after June 30 for the individual tri or duathlon, the mini is $65/$85. For the relay teams in the tri only, the fee is $145/$155. There are no teams in the duathlon or children’s tri. The youth tri is $49/$55. There’s a 400-entrants limit and fees increase July 1. Register online or 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 10, pick up packets or register late at Landis Cyclery, 10417 N. Scottsdale Road at Shea Blvd. For more info: www.trifamilyracing.com.

July 18, August 8 Mountain Man Triathlons Due to the popularity of this event now you have two options to participate in an Arizona

favorite. On July18 warm up with the sprint, a .75k swim, 20k bike and 5k run. On August 8, come back for more and the big challenge, Olympic and Half IM distances. Many consider this one of the most beautiful courses in the Southwest with scenic vistas and eloquent, Zen-inspiring views of Lake Mary. One of the country’s oldest and Arizona’s longest running tri, the Mountain Man Triathlon celebrates its 26th anniversary this summer. A relay category is offered in the Olympic and half distances. The course begins nine miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road at milepost 333. Swim into Lake Mary and all the details at www.mountainmanevents.com.

July 24 Taylor House Century Absolute Bikes and The Taylor House give you another reason to cool off this summer in Flagstaff. This event benefits The Taylor House, a home away from home for friends and families of patients of the Flagstaff Medical Center. This is the tenth year for the annual Absolute Bikes Taylor House Benefit Century Ride. Participate in one of three distances: 95, 65 or 45 miles. Depending on the distance routes wind through historic Flagstaff, Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Monuments. There’s a barbecue celebration at the end of the epic ride at a lofty 7,000 feet above sea level. Start is at 7 a.m. from Flagstaff Medical Center Physicians & Surgeons Office Building at North Beaver and Forest avenues, directly across from The Taylor House. Check-in at the Flagstaff Medical Center is at 6 a.m. Go to www.absolutebikes.net.

August 15 America’s Finest City Half Marathon and 5K Here is your chance for a San Diego beach trip. The half marathon begins at historic Cabrillo National Monument, with its views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The course follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embarcadero to The Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego and ends in Balboa Park. With a 7 a.m. start, there’s plenty of beach time after. Register early. This is always a sell-out with a limit of 7,750 in the half marathon and 1,500 in the 5k. Pull out your sunscreen and go to www.afchalf.com to register. S

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What: Ten Mile Indoor Time Trial Where: Tribe Multisport • When: June- July • You pick the time, bring your bike, we supply the Computrainer.

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October 3, 2010 Tri-Family Racing and the town of Gilbert present’s The Seville Sports Club Mini & Maxi Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon & Youth Tri - Adult Mini Triathlon 150 yd. heated • Look over your project and check for errors; spelling, address, telephone #’s, copy or content. SWEAT is not responsible for typos or incorrect information. 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, 2.8 mi Run, Adult Duathlon: 1/2 mi. Run, 10.4 mi. bike, 1/2 mi. Run • Sign this page and fax it back to SWEAT. Youth Triathlon: 100 yd. Swim, 5.4 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run, Gilbert, AZ • Any Changes from this point forward may cost you in time and materials. October 17, 2010 The 4th Annual JCC Scottsdale Fall Adult Mini & Maxi & Youth & • SWEAT cannot process your job until receipt of Sign-Off. Relay Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon - MINI TRI: Adults: 250 yd. Swim, 9.5 mi Bike, 2 mi Run; MAXI TRI: 500 yd. swim, 12.6 mi Bike, 4 mi Run, Youth: 100 yd. Swim, 3.1 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run, Scottsdale, AZ

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Oakley turns heads this summer with a selection of new sunglasses and prescription eyewear pieces for both men and women. This new Spit Jacket is part of the Men’s Sports Collection. Designed for world-class athletes who demand ultimate performance eyewear, Split Jacket serves everyone from core athletes to those with an active lifestyle that refuses to stand still. This style features Oakley’s SwitchLock technology. SwitchLock technology offers quick, easy lens interchangeability for changing light conditions. The Split Jacket is available in matte black, matte rootbeer, polished white, polished black, polished white, infra red, dark grey and black/silver ghost text. Polarized lenses available in: matte rootbeer, polished black and dark grey. They are priced at $200 to $250 and are available at a variety of retailers. Visit www.Oakley.com to find one near you.

Anatomy Lessons

Need help identifying what muscle group you worked or worse, tweaked? The third edition of Frédéric Delavier’s popular Strength Training Anatomy was recently released. The new content includes twelve new strength exercises and stretching exercises for each major muscle group. The drawings are very detailed and provide a clear picture beneath the skin’s surface. The handy reference tool is pleasantly priced at $19.95. A perfect companion piece is the recently released Fundamental Weight Training. David Sandler did a great job of introducing the mechanics and important highlights of basic weight training. The book helps readers avoid common injuries and mitigate the intimidation factor for those fearful of going to a gym. Sandler’s book retails for $16.95. Both books and more can be found at www.humankinetics.com

Come and Gone

Books provide a great opportunity to take a break from pedaling and put our feet up. After a grueling five-year education in bike racing (A Dog in a Hat), Joe Parkin describes his return to the U.S., his struggles with the nascent American bike racing scene, and the birth of mountain bike racing in Come and Gone Gone. After five years of racing in Belgium, Joe Parkin said goodbye to Flanders. Parkin flew back to the U.S. with empty pockets and no contract. Tour de France was torture to watch. Eventually, Joe landed a spot with the Coors Light cycling team. After the years in Europe, though, racing in the U.S. was too strange a transition. That’s when Joe started racing mountain bikes. Come and Gone follows Joe through three hardscrabble seasons chasing wins on the U.S. road racing circuit before he changes course and tastes victory as a mountain bike pro. A gritty, authentic, and heartfelt personal memoir, Come and Gone is also a chronicle of the rebirth of professional bike racing in America. Come and Gone: A True Story of Blue-Collar Bike Racing in America is available through book and specialty retailers for $21.95. You can also find it at www.velonews.com.

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Has nagging foot pain kept you from running? The Packmonger Plantar Fasciitis Kit was designed to take care of plantar problems nonivasively. The program and kit was developed by Brad Senska, Doctor of Physical Therapy and an athlete. Senska can relate to your pain. He was a Long Course Triathlon National Champion, Ironman Hawaii competitor and 3-time Arizona State road cycling champion. The Packmonger Plantar Fasciitis Kit along with specific diagrammed and written instructions comes with the kit. The severity of your injury will dictate your recovery time. The kit is designed to keep you active during recovery via activities that strengthen the thigh, leg, ankle, and intrinsics of the foot. Decreasing the rigidity of the plantar fascia and increasing blood supply to the fascia are primary goals. The program teaches stabilization at the hip, knee, and ankle. The Packmonger Plantar Fasciitis Kit includes: the Packmonger tilt board, a balance disk, 6” half round molded foam roller, specifically designed foot massager for self mobilization of the plantar fascia and a very thorough and enlightening instruction manual. The kit costs $175, components can be purchased separately. For more info or to purchase call 877-375-2447 or visit www.packmonger.com.

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Motherlode Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve By Dock Ellis

nyone that has been in Scottsdale for any length of time has seen the McDowell Mountains, which dominate the horizon of the Northeast Valley. Housing developments skirt the bottom of the range, but multiple rounded but rugged peaks stretch for 10 miles, and the summits approach 4000 feet, half a mile above the big valley floor. And thanks to the Scottsdale voters who approved purchasing and preserving this massive chunk piece by piece in 1990, 94, 98, and 2005, almost one third of the city’s land area was reserved for nothing but hiking and biking.

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57,000 Acres This extraordinary desert playground comprises 36,000 acres of prime terrain, and a slew of hand engineered trails of all difficulty levels. Now this side of the McDowells can be accessed all the way across the crest of the range to connect with another 21,000 acres of fat tire bliss, in Maricopa County’s McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The sum of these two parts is off the charts by any standards, and roughly the size of metro Honolulu. Bikers can batter themselves slowly or rapidly, cover tons of ground and occasionally pick it up and tote it if necessary. The quality

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of the new trails is amazing, though some of the sportier parts feature faces better suited for downhill skiing. This network is the result of years of tremendous foresight and labor, and any biker with energy and a day to burn will feel good work has been done.

360 Degree Knockout View The newest section of the park is entered at the Gateway Trailhead, easily accessed from Thompson Peak Parkway just north of Bell Rd. This is where you can park, use the restroom, fill up the Camelback, and pick up an excellent, and more or less compulsory, trail

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This extraordinary desert playground comprises 36,000 acres of prime terrain, and a slew of hand engineered trails of all difficulty levels.

Pass trail. A right turn here starts a very nice three-fifths mile downhill, where it becomes the sublime Gateway loop, a 3-and-a-half miles of good rollin’. However, I strongly advise a left, and grinding another 500 vertical feet to the top of Wingate Pass, with a knockout view in every direction. This slow slug of a stretch also offers an optional, even more gruesome climb up Tom’s Thumb trail, leading a very serious 3 miles up to the famous landmark. Only professional extremists should even consider riding this, however it makes for a tremendous day hike.

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map of the preserve. The options are staggering, with 26 separate trails available, three of which lead steeply across the crest of the range. Needless to say, many could keep busy out here for weeks. The preserve has two other visitor centers with water and parking, along with three other trailheads with limited parking. From Gateway, I recommend starting due north on the Desert Park trail, a gradual easy climb through some swank golf real estate. Three miles in, and just past the last of the houses the size of hotels, a very tiresome quarter mile climb connects to the Wingate

Continuing east down from Wingate Pass, a sensational mile long drop converges with the Bell Pass trail and another choice. Left a few hundred meters intercepts another black diamond, the truly disturbing East End trail, which switchbacks straight up through some incredible boulders to eventually connect to the Tom’s Thumb trail. Much heavy lifting is obvious from the construction of this section, and I am grateful for those who toiled on our behalf. Dropping to the east the Wingate here becomes the Windmill, and in another terrific mile becomes the Coachwhip, heading further into McDowell Mountain Regional Park, where another 50+ miles of sweet shred await. My personal choice at the junction of the Windgate and the Bell is to hang a right, and start going back up, gradually at first, bound for Bell Pass. This requires a 275 foot gradual climb, and the 3204’ pass summit provides yet another big view, and a nice place to relax before tackling the most exciting section of all, it’s a 2 mile downhill, dropping 1200 feet, and the pitch at the top is the desert equal of Jackson Hole. I strongly advise getting way back on the bike, hope your brakes are in good working order, and stay directly in the moment. The steepness eventually eases and this epic trail connects with the Gateway Loop. Left takes one flat mile back

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to the visitor center, but a right takes it back up 250 vertical feet in about 3/4 of a mile, to Gateway Saddle, another fine vista. From here it’s a sensational sweep back to the center, dropping 600 feet in a mile and a half. Of course, over achievers can opt to hang a right back on to the Wingate Pass trail and conquer it from the south before coasting back on the Desert Park through golf utopia. Regardless of the route, appetites will be very healthy.

Prospector, Lost Dog and More There are other fine tracks in this section of the preserve, like Prospector, 1.3 miles of twist that connect Bell Pass trail with the Dixie Mine in the regional park. The rugged Toms’ Thumb trail is 5 miles long and its north terminus marks the site of a future access area. All of this lies in just the northern half of the preserve, with the south sporting another dozen paths fanning out in every direction. My personal favorite in this section is the Lost Dog, a mellow two and a half miles out that can be upgraded and expanded many more miles by linking to the Old Jeep or Ringtail trails. Another posh visitor center is available at the Lost Dog Wash access area, with parking for hundreds, facilities, water and shade. The sheer quantity of potential pleasure is massive: 10 outstanding trails, with another dozen all stars over the ridge in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. This spread of pristine high desert is also significant wildlife habitat with reptiles, mammals and birds galore, and wide varieties of flora, including some of the most complex Saguaro cactus specimens anywhere. To have such a gigantic, lush, untrammeled wild area so close to an urban metropolis is rare, and this is the place to get the city off your mind. Be prepared, yield to critters, and play the day away. S

MORE INFORMATION www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/preserve www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Dock Ellis is always on the ramble, attending the Masters one month and currently exploring the south of Brazil. He is always looking for another adventure and keeps in shape hiking and biking every possible day.

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guys By Sue Berliner

There is no shortage of stellar men in Arizona. This bunch gathered here not only have awesome racing resumes, they are simply good guys that everyone wants to hang out with. Many have kids and are family men. Others have cool careers. So read up on their work, family, life, training, advice and more. If you meet them on the street or at an event, introduce yourself. You want to know these guys.

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Family: Wife of almost 16 years and 3 daughters (aged 14, 13 and 7) Occupation: Business Analytics / Consulting Sport: Swimming (pool and open water) Hobbies/Interests: Travel, travel, travel, eating, reading Sponsors: I am completely open to all offers to allow me to become a professional Masters’ swimmer :) Competing in your sport since: 6 years old. Some breaks in my mid-20s as I started my career and family How did you get into the sport? My father was a competitive swimmer in HS in Florida and on scholarship at USC in the early 1960s. He threw all 4 of his kids into the sport and it stuck with me. Other sports: I tried soccer, basketball, golf and baseball, but loved swimming from the start and to this day. What keeps you motivated? Watching men and women older than me swim amazing times year after year. My wife’s running (she does half marathons like they were nothing!) and her drive to create a healthy lifestyle and diet for our family. Who inspires you most? My dad is the single biggest inspiration in my life: he’s still competing in his late 60s, married >40 years and still going strong; if I can be half the man he is, I’ll have done well. Love most about your sport: The people: it’s a great group that blends a high degree of competitiveness with a laidback attitude. Accomplishments: World-ranked in my age group as a Masters swimmer (Top 3 in 2008 & 2009 in 40-44 age group); recently won my first National Championship in the 500 yard freestyle. Do you have a coach or trainer? I work out primarily with the most excellent Laura Winslow of Sun Devil Masters, but also supplement those training sessions with technique sessions with the outstanding Anne Wilson of Camelback Coaching. Weekly Training: A typical week has me swimming 4 to 5 times for about 60-75 minutes each time, averaging about 3500 yards per workout. I try to get 1 or 2 core classes per week and then 1 or 2 workouts using stretch cords for a combination of swimming-specific strength & flexibility exercises. Future fitness goals: I’m aiming to swim every 4K open water swim in the Arizona Open Water Series. Longer term, I have a dream goal of crossing the English Channel sometime before I turn 60. Proudest life moment: When my (now) wife amazingly said yes when I asked her to marry me. Favorite event: In the pool, the 400 Individual Medley. There’s nothing like the atmosphere and beauty of the La Jolla Rough Water Swim. Most memorable competing moment: April 2008 Tribe Multisport 2.4M open water swim in Tempe Town Lake: I swam this side-by-side with my oldest daughter who was then 12 years old. Funniest moment: A college dual meet where one of our sprinters (and a future Olympian) forgot to tie his suit. By the end of the first lap he was swimming wearing only his goggles, but kept on going to the great applause of the crowd. Can’t live without equipment: Espresso. If you could go to dinner with anyone: Nelson Mandela. I’d love to learn how his compassion and equanimity survived his years of captivity. He was being released from Robben Island about the time I was heading over to southern Africa to be in the Peace Corps. I am in awe. Book you are reading: Working my way backwards through Ian McEwan’s works, just finished Amsterdam and I am starting Enduring Love. Favorite movie: My wife and I are voracious movie-goers, so I doubt I can limit it to one. What is the best advice you ever got: Life is an endurance event, not a sprint, so pace yourself. What advice do you have for others to keep motivated? Set goals over short time periods (e.g., 3 to 4 months), use an ‘event’ as a goal post and motivator, be sure to take periodic breaks and remember that if you’re not having fun, you’re probably doing something wrong.

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43 | Fountain Hills Family: Wife Lisa, Border Collie Willow, and 3 rescue cats Occupation: Database Software Developer (cube dweller) Sport: Triathlon Hobbies/Interests: triathlon, trail running, vegetable gardening, windsurfing (in the past and hopefully again in the future), home brewing Sponsors: Myself Competing in your sport since: 1982 (off and on) How did you get into the sport? I heard about the “Fountain Mountain Triathlon” in 1982 while I was a 14 year old competitive swimmer and it sounded interesting, so I gave it a try. “Training” consisted of biking 2 miles to and from school every day, my regular swimming workouts, and then riding the bike course once before the race. I’ve raced in triathlons off and on since then. Other sports: Swimming, running, windsurfing, sailing What keeps you motivated? Trying to race like I’m still 25... Who inspires you most?: Dave Scott, because he was the original vegetarian triathlete superhero. Love most about your sport: Permanent Speedo tan lines. Accomplishments: Recent: 2010 - 2nd Overall Tempe International Triathlon, 1st Overall McDowell Mountain Frenzy 10 mile trail run, 1st Overall Bartlett Lake Triathlon 1st Amateur. 2009 -2nd Overall, San Diego Triathlon Classic, 1st Overall Carlsbad Sprint Triathlon, 1st Overall Tribal Sprint Triathlon, 1st Overall Sahuarita Lake Triathlon. Past: 1992 - 5th Overall ProBud Light Triathlon San Diego, 6th Overall Pro Orange County Triathlon, 3rd Overall Pro San Diego International Triathlon. Do you have a coach or trainer? Willow (my Border Collie) kicks my butt on trail runs sometimes, but she’s more of a training partner than a coach. Weekly training: 12-15 hours. 3 swim workouts,3-4 bike workouts, 3-4 runs, stretching/strengthening every day. Future fitness goals: Keep getting faster and avoid getting older Proudest life moment: Brewing my first successful batch of beer at home Favorite event: Local: Tribal Sprint Triathlon at Lake Pleasant. National: Any California race with a surf swim and a hilly bike course. Most memorable competing moment: Coming off the bike in 2nd place at the ‘92 Bud Light Tri in San Diego behind Mark Allen, with Greg Welch and Scott Molina right behind me. Funniest moment: Passing Lewis Elliot on the bike while he was riding a borrowed mountain bike that was too small up the last hill in the Tribal Sprint Tri in 2008. Can’t live without equipment: HED Jet Disc rear wheel Favorite quote: Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. - Douglas Adams If you could go to dinner with anyone: Ayn Rand, because she was a genius. Favorite movie: Idiocracy Best advice you received: Rest is as important as training. Advice for others to keep motivated: Put a race on your calendar, enter it, and then write down your training schedule. Then you have to answer to yourself if you miss workouts. Must have nutrition: Water and / or HEED

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Family: 2 Daughters. Lindsay 20 and Lacey 18 Occupation: Cigna Healthcare (Operations Support) and The Runners Den (Sales) Sport: Running Hobbies/Interests : Golf, hiking, movies, sporting events, plays, and going out to dinner. Sponsors: The Runners Den Competing in your sport since: 1977 How did you get into the sport? Well my Dad would not let me play High School football, so I went out for the Cross Country team back in 1977 at Paradise Valley H.S and have been running since then. Other sports: Hockey, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, cross country, and track and field. What keeps you motivated? The competition! It’s so outstanding at every race and it pushes you to always be at your best. Who inspires you most? Myself, my friends, and my oldest daughter Lindsay. She runs for ASU and my goal is to not let her beat me. I think that time has passed, but I enjoy running with her and trying to keep up. Love most about your sport: That you can do it any place in the world and you can always find someone to run with. Accomplishments: Phidippides award winner and Master All American. On kids: My oldest daughter Lindsay has been running since the 4th grade and is still running today on the ASU track and cross country team. Lacey ran for a few years, but running was not in her blood and I’m totally happy with that. With my kids being older it’s easier to manage my time running and getting everything done around the house and for them. Do you have a coach: Myself Weekly training: Between running, coaching, and going to the gym about 14-16 hours a week. Run 5 -7 miles every day. Tuesday nights track at SCC with the ARR running gang. I try to race almost every weekend as well. Future fitness goals:To stay healthy and keep running as long as I can. Proudest life moment: The day my two daughters were born! Favorite event: PF Changs 1/2 Marathon. Most memorable competing moment: When I finished the PF Changs 1/2 marathon this year with a new PR of 1:19:45, having my girlfriend Tamara Erbland waiting for me at the finish line to give me a huge hug and kiss and to tell me how proud she is of me. Funniest moment: Getting flashed by 2 girls when I was running a 5K race! Can’t live without equipment: My Garmin Favorite quote: To give anything less then your best is to sacrifice the gift. If you could go to dinner with anyone: Steve Prefontaine. Just to hear his stories of the highs and lows he had in his short, but great running career. Book you are reading: Running with the Legends. Favorite movie: Slap Shot. Best advice received: Do your best and always give it 100% no matter what it is your doing. Must have nutrition: A banana before every race.

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Family: Married Occupation: Director of Engineering Sport: Running Hobbies/Interests: Running, Golfing, Hiking, Traveling, Fishing, Camping … and Nintendo Sponsors: Compex, Aquaphor Competing in your sport since: Intermittently since HS, got serious and consistently racing (nearly every weekend) since 2008 How did you get into the sport? Started with HS Track, then random occasional 5K/10K races over the years, but in 2008 when I started racing again and got the Marathon bug … I was hooked. Other sports you have participated in: After 45 years, I’ve tried many sports whether competitively or recreationally. I’ve enjoyed them all but one. What keeps you motivated? I like being physically fit and having energy to do the things I enjoy. Staying healthy. Competition. Who inspires you most? This is tough to answer with just one name. There are local racers, legends, pros, and people who have overcome all odds to achieve. They are all inspiring for the things they bring to the sport. Love most about your sport: I can easily get away from it all and hit trails that take me away from civilization and away from the day-to-day worries for a while. Meeting new friends. And I can go do it on my own schedule whenever I want. Accomplishments: I love to race. Last year I did about 85 races, 20 of which were marathons. This year I’ve ran about 40 races so far with 10 Marathons. My Marathon PR is 2:49. Do you have a coach or trainer? No, they would probably tell me to not race so much, and would be right. Weekly training: Mon recovery run, Tues track, Wed tempo run or day off, Thurs tempo run or day off, Fri light run, Sat & Sun race. I don’t do much cross-training (I should). I’m running an average of about 55 miles a week this year. Future fitness goals: Stay healthy and injury free to keep racing, try to set more PR’s. Complete a marathon in all 50-states all sub-4, with a far-fetched goal of all sub-3. Proudest life moment: Birth of daughters Favorite event: Marathon Most memorable competing moment Completing Boston, Chicago, New York in 2009 … I want to do all 5 Majors eventually. Funniest moment: I get so serious about the racing and want to PR (I know it’s not realistic). Last year in San Antonio I totally tanked. Somewhere around mile 22 or 23, I stopped and drank beer with some guy along the course with a keg. All I could do was laugh at myself and give in to the fact that it was a day I was obviously not meant to be racing. I did finish and enjoyed those last few miles at a nice slow pace, chatting with everyone. Can’t live without equipment Shoes and Garmin Favorite quote: There are so many … guess if I want a new quote, I usually go to FB and check out Rink’s page … he’s always posting something out there. If you could go to dinner with anyone: Will Ferrell – laughter the is the best medicine Book you are reading: Marathon Running for Dummies Favorite movie: Comedies. Enjoyed The Hangover recently Best advice received: Run more Advice for others to keep motivated: Mix it up and keep it fresh … different paces, different places, different races … don’t burn yourself out with the same thing over and over. Must have nutrition: My gel packs, smiles during the marathons What is in your IPOD: Rock-n-Roll

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45 | Cave Creek Family: Wife (Marie), daughter Katie (6), son Conner (3) Occupation: Superintendent/Principal/Teacher/Coach, currently stat at home Daddy. Sport: Running Hobbies/Interests: Triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, running, tennis, golf, hiking...anything that requires movement! Sponsors: Arizona Road Racers/Triscottsdale-Gage Racing Competing in your sport since: Running since 1978 How did you get into the sport? A local 5k in Gardner, IL Other sports: Basketball, baseball, track, cross-country What keeps you motivated? Colleen de Reuck (46) once said, “As long as you have the passion/fire burning inside you, you find a way to keep running at a level you desire.” I agree with Colleen, fire still burns intensely. I love competing/training/social aspect of running so much Who inspires you most? Top age group athletes like Sue Meno, Carlos Mendoza, Rance Myers, Jim Prescott, Paul Ruckel, the list is endless. Love most about your sport: The feeling after a workout...it lasts all day and into the next day/workout. The best drug in the world are your endorphins you get from running! Accomplishments: I try to win my age group or place in every event I participate in, if I don’t...I get over to the person that beat me and introduce myself, I love the social aspect of races. Weekly training: 15-20 hrs. a week. MWF easy running, Tues./Thurs. threshold/tempo workouts, Sunday...sacred day of the “long run”, 14-23 miles. Future fitness goals: Break 3:00 at Boston Marathon, break 3:00 at Tucson Marathon in December. How do you fit everything in with a family? I usually train in early mornings, I feel guilty if I have to leave them for a run. Do you include family in your fitness routines? Yes, starting to as they get older, Katie did her first ARR Turkey Trot last November, she keeps asking to do more. She will. Have your kids started to find their own fitness/favorite sports to play. Both my kids have been swimming at Hubbard Swim School since birth. Katie starts on the Hubbard Swim Team this summer. She also enjoys running, dance and tennis. Conner will do most anything but I think he is a too young for organized sports. He starts football, soccer, etc. in the fall when he turns 4. How do you encourage them: Try to be a good role model. They’ve been to one or two races so far they love the atmosphere, such positive energy at all the running events. How long have you been a stay at home dad. 6 years, since right after Katie was born in 2004. Best and worst parts: Best is seeing my babies grow up daily before my eyes, I feel very fortunate. Worst part is that you truly don’t get a “break.” -- I have so much respect for stay at home Mommy’s/Daddy’s, always will. Favorite event: La Luz Trail Run, Albuquerque, NM Most memorable competing Everytime I toe the line at the Boston Marathon, it is a special/holy place for this running geek. Funniest moment: We were about 1/2 mile from the top of the finish at Sandia Peak (La Luz Trail Run), lungs burning, dizzy, etc. and a gentleman by the name of Charlie Otero starts screaming at the top of his lungs, “We are almost there partner, Praise Jesus, Praise Jesus until we finished. I got the biggest and most sincere hug from Charlie when we finished...It was his sincere encouragement that taught me a life long lesson...encourage everyone because everyone deserves it! Can’t live without equipment: My running shorts w/ pockets, holds my gels. Favorite quote: If it is to be, it is up to me.” Dr. Seuss If you could go to dinner with anyone: Dick Beardsley, he has overcome so much in his life and is so positive and happy. Book you are reading: The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Favorite movie: Running Brave Best advice received: My Dad was much like Harvey Mackay...they both gave/give this advice, “If you are unhappy with what you are doing, do something that makes you happy.” Advice for others to keep motivated: Please do not worry about time or place, worry about the finish line and the journey you are on while getting to the finish line. Must have nutrition: My morning run/ride...Clif Shot Bloks on the ride, espresso gu gel on the run.

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7 Paul Smith

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35 | Scottsdale Family: Wife, two kids and baby on the way Occupation: Owner of tree business and Park Ranger for City of Phoenix Sport: Climbing Hobbies/Interests: birds, Grand Canyon Participating in your sport since: 1990 How did you get into the sport? Venture-Up introduction to climbing course What was your background? Outdoor Recreation degree, love the birds so had to learn to climb the tree’s. What led you to a career as a tree worker? Always had a joy of climbing tree’s to look for birds and then discovered I could make money pruning tree’s while doing what I enjoy. What do you like most about your job. I’m the boss, climbing all day long, great views from the tree tops. What do you like least about your job? I’m the boss, unloading at the landfill. Other sports you have participated in: swimming, running What keeps you motivated? seeing my kids take a bit of an interest in what I do. Who inspires you most? The person in front of me that is stronger, quicker, and better prepared. Love most about your sport: seldom seen places that most folks never get to experience, the freedom and loneliness one gets to enjoy on some obscure summit. Accomplishments: raising two kids and keeping my wife happy (I hope), some hard climbs in the Canyon. Weekly training: 12 to 16 hours or all day long on climbing trips. I run and/or hike once per day, lift weights, climb something. Future fitness goals: to keep climbing in the Grand Canyon and enjoy a summit with one of my kids...... and a 400 pound deadlift, 205 pound overhead press and the list goes on and on Proudest life moment: paying cash for my wife’s engagement ring from my early days of tree work. Favorite event: Whiskey Row 1/2 Marathon Most memorable sporting moment: Falling and breaking my jaw , orbital socket and having to have plates inserted into my face. Funniest moment: Tearing the crotch (by accident) out of my pants in a tree and making my assistant continue to clean up below me--we cried it was so bad Can’t live without equipment. Rope or helmet for climbing, sharp saws for work Favorite quote: Dance with the devil you know If you could go to dinner with anyone: My brother who I have not seen in over a year. Book you are reading: just finished White Tiger Favorite movie: Dragon, the Bruce Lee Story and Point Break Best advice received: Double check your knots and never look up when someone calls “rock” or “headache” Advice for others to keep motivated: Break yourself down physically and mentally, get scared and then see how you feel about your sport Must have nutrition: Taco Bell after every climbing trip to the Grand Canyon--have not missed in years

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Family: Wife Laura Occupation: Aquatics Director Mesa Aquatics Club, also co-owner Paul L. Smith & Assoc. with my wife Laura Sport: swimming, water polo, wanna be cyclist Hobbies/Interests: Dogs and cooking Competing/participating in your sport since: Swimming since age14 How did you get into the sport? A dare from a classmate that I couldn’t beat him across the pool What was your working background? Involved in all aspects of swimming since the day I started. Sales and marketing business for last 14 years ties into running a swim club What led you to coaching? it kind of came to me, friends and family asking for assistance...the more I did the more I loved it What do you like most about your job? Being able to play some part in assisting someone in bettering the life What do you like least about your job? The occasional interruption it makes in my own training/racing. Other sports you have participated in: I grew up showing horses. spent 19 years living in Vail skiing, snowboarding, rock/ice climbing and kayaking. What keeps you motivated? Trying to keep up with my wife. Who inspires you most? Laura my wife...everything about her Love most about your sport: nothing in the world compares with the feeling of moving through water once you have mastered some of the basic fundamentals. Accomplishments: Do you have a coach or trainer? Several, we have incredible coaches on our staff and I try to swim at one of their workouts at least once a week. How much time do you spend training and working out each week? ln a perfect week 3-5 hours swimming, 2-3 sessions in the weight room. If I can sneak a ride in over the weekend even better. Future fitness goals: training for the 2011 Spring Masters Nationals that we are hosting here at Kino. Proudest life moment: marrying my soul mate Favorite event: 200 freestyle in the pool 1k in open water Most memorable competing moment: Beating Russia for the gold medal in the 4 x 100 free relay at the University Games in Romania Funniest moment; Attempting to repair a “suit failure” with duct tape... Can’t live without equipment: Pull gear (paddles & buoy) Favorite quote: “Winning isn’t everything, wanting to is” If you could go to dinner with anyone: My grandfather who died when I was to young to appreciate all that he had done in his life and never had a chance to find out more about that and thank him for all he gave me. Favorite movie: Miracle & Remember, The Titans Best advice received: “Don’t put all your bags in one basket.” from my high school science teacher, long story short is I ended up being the first person in my family to get a college degree Advice for others to keep motivated: It’s rare that anyone will look back on their life and regret that they didn’t spend more time working, but not making time for the health benefits as well as friendships we establish in working out/doing sports is something that should motivate us all! Must have nutrition during; Trio bars

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28 | Phoenix Family: Two Daughters Arissa and Zoe Occupation: Park Ranger at Camelback Mountain Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, hiking, hunting, running, bouldering and trying new wines. How long have you been a Park Ranger: 5 years. What was your background? Recreation Management and Elementary Education. I was also born and raised in Phoenix and know the parks and preserves like the back of my hand. What led you to a career as a park ranger? I wanted to work in the recreation field, but could not stand pushing paper behind a desk. When this job was offered to me I was all over it. What do you like most about your job. Being outdoors and interacting with our out of state visitors. I love their questions! What do you like least about your job? The politics and waking up at 3 a.m. Other sports you have participated in: Football and track What keeps you motivated? In life, my daughters. I am always trying to better myself for their well-being. On the mountain... another Ranger named Sean [Peters] who I just can not seem to beat racing to the top. Who inspires you most and why? My mother Rosie. She has always sent me down the right path and never steered me wrong. She is unselfish, full of knowledge and is always making others smile. She has always been my number one! Love most about your sport: Trying to always beat my time going up Camelback Mountain, being outdoors and the awesome workout you get from it! Do you have a coach or trainer? On occasions I work out at Sky Fitness with Heather Lehman How much time do you spend training and working out each week? I do cardio five days a week and weights two days a week. I hike Camelback two times a day, four days a week and I play basketball every other day for about two hours. I most recently took up bouldering and when I am not to exhausted from hiking I will try and end my workout with a good climb. Future fitness goals: I want to do a triathlon Proudest life moment: Becoming a father...twice! Favorite event: South Mountain’s National Trail Trek (16 mile trail run) Most memorable competing moment: Placing in the top 50 in my first 5k run (Frank Kush Run) a few years back. Funniest moment: In high school I ran the high hurdles. Lets just say I cleared the first two and the last eight left my privates sore! Can’t live without equipment: At the moment my Merrill hiking shoes, but they are on their last leg. Favorite quote: More money, more women, more women, more problems! If you could go to dinner with anyone: I thought long and hard about this one. Kim Kardashian, I have always had a thing for her. Book you are reading: Clifford the Big Red Dog.... I read it every night with my kids... over and over again Favorite movie: The Departed Best advice received: There is always a light at the end of the tunnel! Advice for others to keep motivated: Pace yourself and do not give up. Must have nutrition: Plenty of water, plenty of vegetables and a good amount of protein.

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Family: Beautiful wife, awesome kids-Kieren, 9/Kylie, 6/ 2 fish/ 2 dogs Occupation: Teacher for Chandler Unified-Gifted Program Sport: Triathlon, cycling, swimming, sailing, eco-challenge racer, windsurfing, kitesurfing Hobbies/Interests: Competition, family and pushing everyday to the limit! Sponsors: The awesome family at Bicycle Ranch, various others Competing in your sport since: The days of old Scott triathlon bars--1984 How did you get into the sport? Triathlon/Doing the Fountain Mountain Triathlon age 13/ Sailing-my dad and a truck driver named Mike. Other sports you have participated in: US Swimmer, US Sailing Team, Outrigger racing, Scuba, Free Diving, cyclocross racing. What keeps you motivated? Seeing how hard I can push myself and having fun. Who inspires you most and why? Jacques Cousteau. He used his kindness and knowledge to preserve our Oceans. And, my mom...nicest person on this Earth. And, Joe Phillips, my first great swim coach. Love most about your sport: I can mix up workouts and meet a niche of great people. My sport allows me to cross over to other training and I get to meet people who become my second family. Accomplishments: US Olympic Trialist Swimmer and Sailor. Pro triathlete, voted top 25 in nation at age 18 and 41 and somewhere in between. Pro windsurfer, competed in numerous X-Games. Aquaman world qualifier. Ex-Cat I cyclist. Do you have a coach or trainer? My wife (kick butt swimmer), my son(5:15 Miler) and for fashion, my daughter (we watch Disney Channel together). How much time do you spend training and working out each week? At least 1-3 hrs per day. Describe your typical training week. Swim 4 days a week, Run: 1 Long, 1 Tempo, and one Track. Bike One long, one timed 60 minutes, one hill repeat day. Future fitness goals: Don’t get injured! How do you fit everything in with a family? My wife is a fitness freak too-she allows the time I need, I run easy and track with my son. My family knows I get grumpy if I don’t workout. They rock. Do you include them in your fitness routine? Yes, until they start beating me! Have your kids started to find their own fitness/favorite sports to play. Kieren is a born runner, he loves cross country and now is starting to swim. Kylie is super fun at swim meets, she’s a backstroker unlike her mother. How do you to encourage them? Ask them if they’re having fun! Our kids love their sports and we know to back away from trying to pressure our kids at a young age. If it’s not fun, we back off. Proudest life moment: Racing for Hobie at Santa Barbara with my British Silver Medalist Skipper and saying let’s raise the spinnaker. 500 Boats from all over the world. We rounded the first buoy first, the wind blowing 40 knots. We crashed. Our saying was always first or last, don’t settle for less. Favorite event: Topanga Canyon Eco-Challenge-watching Nike ACG pass us as we watched the sun rise over Topanga Canyon on the last day. Because it was beautiful. Most memorable competing moment: Going to Nebraska to try and set a National Record at age 12 in the 500 free. My friend miscounted and I stopped early, we looked at each other and laughed. Mom wasn’t too happy. Or, beating Lance Armstrong on the Coca-Cola triathlon sprint series. Funniest moment: At a windsurfing event I was waiting for my heat and my friend de-pants me and pushed me in the sand. I looked over and a Japanesee fan club waiting for an autograph, video taped the whole thing. It actually made Japan’s Funniest home videos. My butt is famous. Can’t live without equipment. Cool bike stuff, to my wife’s chagrin. Favorite quote: “That’s enough to gag a magot.” Joe Phillips/ swim coach after a bad race. If you could go to dinner with anyone: My wife and family, the dogs stay home. Book you are reading: Character is Destiny by John McCain/ Mark Slater Favorite movie: Snatch Best advice received: Enjoy the sport, don’t make it a job. Advice for others to keep motivated? Look at the beauty around you, and feel proud that you can do things other’s can’t. Intrinsic pride and the beauty of sport. Have fun! Must have nutrition during: After a day of teaching, tons of protein drinks.

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Juan Carlos Tarango 41 | Tempe Family: Single Occupation: Injury Prevention and Community Outreach Coordinator, Pheonix Children’s Hospital. Prior to Phoenix Children’s I led bicycle and hiking Tours in Spain and Portugal for 9 years. Sport: Cycling Hobbies/Interests: Travel, Languages, Politics Sponsors: Phoenix Consumer Cycling Club Competing in your sport since: 1987 How did you get into the sport? I started cycling with a friend shortly after coming to ASU. I started slowly but within a short time we began planning a cycle touring adventure that would take us from Arizona to the Canadian border. After the trip, I was hooked and quite fit so I joined the ASU cycling team and have been riding and racing since. Other sports: I do a little bit of running and have done a couple of half marathons. On blending your career and passion for cycling: I am responsible for several programs directly related to my sport. I educate families and patients on helmet and bicycle safety both in the hospital and the community. I coordinate the Safe Routes to School program in 3 Creighton District schools. And I am a coordinator for Kids Rock Stars program in Central Phoenix, an obesity prevention program that encourages kids to run and walk a marathon. It was a privilege to travel, cycle, and experience different cultures. I had great access to the Tour de France, the Giro d’ Italia and the Vuelta a España. My career fits perfectly with my passions: cycling, physical activity and working with children. What keeps you motivated? I would say that I just love cycling and it does not hurt to have a great group of friends to ride with. Who inspires you most? Greg Lemond and Miguel Indurain. Lemond’s 1989 tour victory was the most impressive tour we have witnessed in recent history and I had the honor to race with Lemond. Miguel Indurain’s 5 consecutive victories in the Tour de France were an amazing feat and the fact that I got to see him winning his 5th tour on the slopes of the le Alpe d’Huez and Champs Elysees in Paris is something I will always treasure. Love most about your sport: I really love the places that my bike has taken me. From Europe to Machu Pichu the bike has been the best way to see and experience the world. Accomplishments: I have always said that my greatest accomplishment is to have raced with Greg Lemond and having a photo of him sucking my wheel to prove it! Do you have a coach or trainer? Yes, Eddy Merckx and his training plan is: RIDE LOTS Weekly Training: Not as much as I would like lately. Long rides on the weekends with 2-3 rides during the week. I try to hit the gym 3 times a week and try to commute to work as often as possible. Future fitness goals: To be a competitive Master’s racer Proudest life moment: Still to come Favorite event: Tour of the Gila Most memorable competing moment: Racing with Greg Lemond Funniest moment: Too many to write from my experiences while leading tours in Europe with a crazy Spaniard as my co-leader. Can’t live without equipment: a bike Favorite quote: I don’t care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members. If you could go to dinner with anyone: Stephen Colbert, I think we could have a blast making fun of our political establishment. Book you are reading: For Whom the Bell Tolls - Hemingway Favorite movie: Cinema Paradiso Best advice received: Overtraining can be just as bad as lack of training. Advice for others to keep motivated. If it does not kill you, it makes you stronger! Must have nutrition: Anything with peanut butter S

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on abnormalities in my blood test we thought we had discovered t was weird and sudden. In one week I went from a Category II USCF bike racer to someone who could barely keep up and some issues with my thyroid. I had a feeling in my neck beforehand with this pressure against my esophagus, which the doctor played was gaining weight rapidly while riding 200 miles a week. I off as nothing. I know my body better than 99 percent of the people had changed nothing in my nutrition or training. But that is when out there. It’s not bragging, I just have learned over the years that I my life changed. I have had the Olympic Spirit for a very long time. In some have to listen to my engine, its feedback is very important. I visited a new doctor and in January 2007 I had my first surshape or form it has driven me and some of my endeavors. Just gery. If the results came back quick enough, I could have avoided seeing the Olympics on TV is a moving experience. It’s a bit hard a second surgery. I had thyroid cancer. It was the answer to the to describe the feeling that I have. Back in the early 1980’s I was 60+ pounds that I have gained in just a handful of months, poor inspired to start cycling, and saw the 1984 Olympics on television. performance, and feeling rather bad. I wish that I was there to see it firsthand. Since then it was my I was told, this was the cancer to have due to the cure rate. dream to compete in the Olympics to represent the USA. In 1988 I attended the Olympic Training Center in Colorado That is total nonsense. Not in that it isn’t curable. It’s that as an Springs, Colo. It was a very unique experience. I had never really active person, THYCA turns your life upside down. You are on been away from home, to the altitude, or cold weather. I had no synthetic hormones for the rest of your life. Most doctors treat idea what I was doing. I just tried to ride my bike the best that you based on a blood test, not how you feel, not on your wants and needs, and none of them have a clue how to I could. I progressed a little from there once deal with athletes. They look at you like you jog back at home. I raced adequately, but never a mile and think nothing of it. They absolutely excelled to the level I held myself to. To this don’t understand what it takes to ride 100 miles, day I still do not know what I can achieve. or to compete against Olympic and Professional By the early 90’s, my cycling was comcaliber talent. ing along but I still had not figured out I am 5’10” tall. At racing fitness I weighed exactly what it was that I was doing, how to 142-145 pounds. I could leg press an incredible achieve my goals, or how to excel. I won a lot amount of weight and had a VO2MAX someof local races, a few things in California, and where near 90. had a lot of fun with many good memories. Now I weigh over 200 pounds, and I won’t I raced against Armstrong, LeMond, Grewal, take some doctor telling me that because I am 40 Nothstein and many others that were years old that is what I should expect. I refuse to Olympic champions and that much more believe that I am medicated right. And I refuse to sometime in their careers. In 2006 my fitness believe my life and my athletic career is done. was coming along for the upcoming race seaSee, the Olympic Spirit is a little different for son. My results were descent in previous years everyone. Mostly it is this thing inside that drives but nothing really to write home about. A win you. My name isn’t Armstrong, or something here or there, many excellent top finishes. famous. It doesn’t have to be. I have a picture from But something was not right. I was doing the 2008 Tour of California. On the right side of a group riding one a Saturday morning and I the picture is one Mario Cipollini, 40 years old could not stay with them. Two weeks prior I had in 2008. This is an International level Pro race. finished in the top ten of a race in California, I This isn’t a sprint for 68th place, it is for the had raced in the Pro event with relatively good win. Age doesn’t matter, ask Thurlow Rogers, results for an early season race. (placed 3rd 2008 Elite US National Road One week moving forward, the next Championships against riders half his age). week five giant steps back. In addition to the I wrote these words with no intentions. loss of fitness, I started gaining weight rapjosepH Wells, 41 I hope these words inspire someone to do a bit idly, while continuing to train. I went to my more, push a bit harder today. You don’t know doctor, and after some routine blood tests, he citY: phoenix - ahWatukee what tomorrow brings.. I don’t know that my recommended seeing an endocrinologist. 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f you are curious about how to best fuel for endurance exercise, here are some tips presented at the 27th Annual SCAN* Symposium, April 2010. The information was presented by Asker Jeukendrup PhD, Professor of Exercise MetabolismUniv. Birmingham in England and Nancy Rodriquez RD PhD, Professor of Nutritional Sciences-Univ. Connecticut. (*SCAN is the Sports Nutrition group of the American Dietetic Assoc.; SCANdpg.org).

CARBOHYDRATE UPDATE Athletes commonly wonder what’s best to eat during long runs, bike rides or other exercise that lasts more than 60 to 90 minutes. The answer depends on your personal tolerance. Some athletes enjoy the convenience of engineered sports foods such as Clif Chomps, PowerGels, and Sports Beans. Others prefer the taste (and price) of standard supermarket foods, such as Fig Newtons, dried pineapple, and gummy candy. All are equally effective. And because we’re talking about “survival” more than “good nutrition” during endurance exercise, you need not tsk tsk yourself for enjoying candy. That’s what your body wants—sugar! (FYI, gels and sports drinks are also “just sugar.”) Does it matter if you get your energy from an energy bar as opposed to a sports drink? No. Both solid foods and liquids (i.e., sports drinks) get burned at the same rate when you are exercising at a pace you can maintain for more than half an hour. Your job is to experiment during training to learn— 1) what settles best in your intestinal tract, and 2) what tastes best to you during extended exercise. Consuming enough calories is more important than the form of the calories. With endurance athletes, research suggests the faster finishers consume more calories than the slower finishers. (Ironman Champ Chrissie Wellington consumed about 335 calories/hour when she won at Hawaii.) The challenge is to train the intestinal tract to manage that much fuel. If you are an endurance athlete, part of your training program is to practice your fueling so you can train your intestinal tract as well as your heart, lungs and muscles.

How much should you eat to maintain good energy when you’re exercising for longer than 60 to 90 minutes? The standard recommendation for fueling during endurance exercise has been to target 1 gram carbohydrate/minute of exercise (60 g carb per hour, the equivalent of 240 calories). The research, originally done with just glucose, indicated consuming more than 60 g glucose/hour offered no benefits. The body has a limited number of glucose transporters and can carry only 60 g out of the intestines, into the blood and to the muscles. More recent research indicates consuming as variety of sugars (that is, more than just glucose) allows more fuel to become available per hour. That’s because different types of sugars (carbs) use different transporters. Generally, athletes consume more than just glucose. (Sports drinks, for example, tend to be glucose+fructose.) Let’s say you eat a banana that consists of many different types of sugars and uses many different transporters. Your muscles will have access to more fuel (up to 90 g carb/hour; 360 calories) than if you consume just one kind of sugar. Variety is a wise idea! In general, the recommendations for fueling during exercise are: • If you are exercising for less than 45 minutes, no need for fuel during exercise. (As always, enjoy a pre-exercise snack.) • For 1-2 hours of exercise, target ~30 g carb/hour (120 calories). • For 2 to 3 hours of exercise, target ~60 g carb/hr (240 calories). • For more than 2.5 hours of exercise, target ~90 g mixed carbs (i.e., (360 calories of sports drink, candy, dried fruit, pretzels). Some serious athletes train first thing in the morning without eating before/during exercise. While doing this may teach the body to burn more fat (hence spare limited glycogen stores), it’s grueling and the verdict is unclear if this will enhance competitive performance. Stay tuned! What happens if fueling during exercise creates intestinal distress? You might want to “swish and spit.” When research subjects just swished and then spat out a sports drink, they improved their performance as compared to swishing and spitting just plain water. How could that be? Receptors in the mouth are

linked to the brain. When the mouth gets a swish of sports drink, the brain gets the signal energy is on the way; it’s OK to work harder.

PROTEIN UPDATE Protein requirements are hard to define because the amount of protein your body needs depends on how many calories you consume. That is, if you are restricting calories, you require more protein than when you eat adequate calories; the protein gets burned for fuel. Dieting athletes should target at least 1 g protein/lb (2 g pro/kg). Note: If you are dieting to lose undesired body fat, you are unlikely to lose only body fat and build muscle simultaneously. Building muscle takes energy; dieting restricts energy. The protein recommendations for nondieters who consume adequate calories are: Healthy adults: 0.4 g Pro/lb 0.8 gm Protein/kg Strength athletes: 0.5 to 0.8 g Pro/lb 1.2 to 1.7 g Pro/kg Endurance athletes: 0.5 to 0.6 g Pro/lb 1.2 to 1.4 g Pro/kg. Because the typical athlete’s diet contains more than enough protein, most athletes do not need protein supplements. A protein-rich food with each meal and snack can do the job. During endurance exercise, should you choose a sports drink with protein? Not unless you prefer the taste; it does not offer performance advantages over a standard sports drink. The better time to consume protein is after exercise. That is, carbs+protein (as in chocolate milk, fruit yogurt, or spaghetti & meatballs) enhances muscle repair. Consuming some carbs+protein before you workout, as a part of your pre-exercise meal (cereal+milk, fruit+yogurt) is another option to bolster the supply of protein that will be available both during and after exercise for recovery. (Note: Athletes generally don’t burn much protein for fuel during exercise unless their glycogen (carb) stores are depleted.) The bottom line: Meals/snacks with carbs as the foundation and protein on the side offer the right balance for endurance performance. S Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both casual and competitive athletes in her practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). For more information, read her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners, soccer players, or cyclists. See www.nancyclarkrd.com and www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com. S

RESOURCES: Jeukendrup, A. Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen. Meyer 7 Meyer Sport, 2010; Mettler S, N Mitchell, K. Tipton. Increased protein intake reduces lean body mass loss during weight loss in athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 42(2):326-337, 2010; Rollo I. M. Cole, R. Miller and C. Williams. Influence of mouth rinsing a carbohydrate solution on 1-h running performance. Med Sci Sports Exercise 42(4):798-804, 2010.

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sHerox tempe triAtHlon By Sue Berliner Tempe Town Lake turned into tri gal central on May 8 for the SheRox Tempe Triathlon. Familiar front runner Katie Ellis led the field of 700 women in the.5 mile Swim, 13.5 mile bike and 5K run sprint triathlon. “We had four girls in the elite wave, said Katie Ellis. “Cara [Payne]and I swam shoulder to shoulder the entire time. In transition Cara stopped to put on a grass skirt and coconuts. So I beat her out of the transition.” Once on the bike Ellis said she looked for clear roads and tore it up. And then she picked it up on the run. Her winning splits: 12:35.7 swim, 35:51.9 bike and 19:30.0 run. In mid April Ellis won Pat’s Run. When asked about her running performance, she said she was doing her speed work on the Alter G at Endurance Rehab. She was looking to stay healthy for this race season. Many newbies were on hand. They took advantage of the mentor program and others used the buddy wave to complete the event with a mom, daughter, sister or friend that was not in their wave. Whether competitive athlete or beginner, everyone was all smiles as they crossed the finish line the day before Mother’s Day

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What do you get when you drop 40 tons of dirt in a hole, soak it for 3 days and send hundreds of people through it? A big mess that you won’t soon forget. That’s just what happened on May 1 at MacDonalds Ranch in North Scottsdale. But before participants could get to that mud pit, they first had to pass over a series of balance beams, two 6’ walls, a low crawl in the sand, and a pair of crawl tunnels. Two dozen teams donned costumes for the occasion that would be none the better for wear after crawling through the sludge. Nineteen shoes were fished from the muck when it was over. For all four miles of the run Frederik Tuvene of Team North Scottsdale Crossfit led from the Soak Zone at the start where kids blasted the crowd with water guns, to the final uphill mile and a finish in just 25:43. The first female finisher, Melissa Franks, made short work of the course in just 29:27. The Nona Williams and Josh Bond of team Smurfin’ Duo came adorned in blue paint and Smurf costumes, another team donned sombrero’s to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland, five person team Wassup Doc won the costume contest and a free entry into the November Mad Mud Run. The day rounded out with the seventh edition of the MudPuppy Splash where kids from 4-12 had a chance to ruin their clothes with mom’s blessing. Some cool cash was raised for the YMCA’s Strong Kid’s Campaign along the way.

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BiCyClying JUNE 19 Burner 104. Endurance >> Barn 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.

JUNE 23, AUGUST 5 Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. This clinic is designed for those just starting out and for those who haven’t ridden recently. It will answer all of those questions you forgot to ask when you bought your bike and will also have tips for the more experienced riders. Session will cover: Adjusting and sizing a bike for fit, flat repair, lubrication, and state and city bicycle laws you need to be aware of. Plus tips on shifting skills and advise for riding with greater safety and better efficiency. Tempe Bike, Rural & University. 480-966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com

JUNE 30, AUGUST 12 tempe Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. Learn how to adjust & repair your bicycle. This free clinic covers adjusting breaks, gears & bearings, chain repair and safety checking. Tempe Bicycle, Rural & University, Tempe. 480-9666896, www.tempebicycle.com

JULY 10-11 22nd white mountain tour. A two day road tour through the cool pines of the White Mountains in eastern Arizona. Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club Silverio Ontiveros 602-330-3620, www.pmbcaz.org.

JULY 17 12 Hours At night mtB ride. 8 pm. Dave Sewell. Pioneer Park/Brownlow Trails. Prescott. www.go-ar. com/12han.html.

JULY 24 Bikes taylor House >> Absolute Benefit Century ride. 95, 65,

45 miles. 7 am. Flagstaff Medical Center, 1200 N. Beaver, West campus parking lot, Flagstaff. www. absolutebikes.net.

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. Better than ever. Train for a 35M or 66M parts of El Tour race and support the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson. All fitness levels welcome. Marisa Allen, 520-626-7177, mallen@azcc.arizona.edu, bte@azcc. arizona.edu, www.arizonabte.org. Bicycle ranch. Saturdays 6 am. North Scottsdale ABC Road Ride. SE corner of Frank Lloyd Wright & the 101. 480-614-8300. Bike Barn road rides. 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. 6 am. “No Drop” rides, novice to experienced riders welcome. Rides run from 1.5-2 hours in length. Leaves from Bike Barn, 36th Street and Indian

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School. 602-956-3870, www.bikebarnaz.com Bike Chalet road & mountain Bike rides. Even Saturdays of the month. Various times and locations. Brian 480-497-6514, Mike 480-807-2944. Bullshifters Club rides. 6 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602-862-6262. www. bullshifters.org. Curbside Cyclery no drop group ride. Saturdays. 4855 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Phoenix, 480-5986778, www.curbsidecyclery.com. Cyclocross racers. Rides every other Saturday starting Nov 2nd. Flagstaff. Cross bike friendly courses with plenty of technical & fast flats. All abilities welcome. 928-774-4235, john@azcyclocross.com, www.azcyclocross.com. desert Breeze spin-Cycle. 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. Locations vary. Saturday road bike rides 6 am, 1040 S. Gilbert Rd. 480558-0104, www.focuscyclery.com. greater Arizona Bicycling Association. Tucson. Andrea Lightfoot, 520-461-5170, www. bikeGABA.org. www.sportsfun.com/ gaba/rideschedule.html. no women left Behind (nwlB) women’s ride. All women welcome, but encourage you to find out your average speed and be able to maintain at least 15 MPH. The goal is to reach 30 miles or more every ride. christinac1@cox.net, 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, lessexperienced 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 Brumby’s Cycling Club. Weekly fast or moderate Saturday ride, 5 am. MWF 5 am, Usery Pass, 30M. T/Th 5 a.m. Las Sendas Ride, 23-26M. Sterling Baer, www. azbrumbys.com.

scottsdale ABC group rides. Saturdays 6:30 am. Cycle Ranch, SE corner Via Linda & Mountain View. Sundays 6:30 am, Smith’s Shopping Center, Shea & Pima. John 480391-2629. 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. southern Arizona mountain Bike Assn. Weekly mountain bike rides/ adventures. Various terrain/levels. All welcome. Tucson. 520-3583338, 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 480895-2601. 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/

mUltisport/ AdVentUre rACe JUNE 5-6 wild triathlon festival. >> deuces June 5 Deuceman Long

Cource, Aquabike, Olympic Tri, Youth Deucathlon duathlon. June 6 Xterra Deuces Wild Triathlon. www. trisportsracing.com

JUNE 12 5th Annual payson sprint tri. 7 am. Taylor Pool at Rumsey park, Payson. Deb Rose 928-474-5242.

JUNE 13 ymCA get out of the Heat triathlon. 1 hour Indoor backwards tri. ChrisTown YMCA, 5517 N. 17th Ave., Phoenix. Scott Newell 602-4336334.

JULY 4 2nd Annual JCC scottsdale >> the firecracker Adult & youth &

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5:30 am. The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Pool, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. www.trifmailyracing.com. Holualoa firecracker triathlon. Sprint. 5:45. Hillenbrand Aquatics Center, University of Arizona, Tucson. www.tritucson.com.

JULY 11 Chino Valley Adult & youth relay sprint tri & du. 6:30 am. Chino Valley Aquatic Center, Chino Valley. www.trifamilyracing.com.

JULY 18 26th Annual mountain man sprint triathlon. 7 am. Nine miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road at mile post 333. www.mountainmanevents.com.

AUGUST 7 eagar daze run/Bike for your Health duathlon. Eager Town Hall. Sherod or Crystal Penrod 928-242-2179 tri to Help indoor triathlon for epilepsy. 8 am. Mesa Family YMCA. Trent Stroup 443-851-5763.

AUGUST 8 26th Annual mountain man olympic, Half and relay triathlons. 6:10 am. Nine miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road at mile post 333. www.mountainmanevents.com.

SEPTEMBER 11 red rock sprint and Unified triathlon. Sprint and unified super sprint team tri. Benefits Special Olympics. DC Ranch, Scottsdale. www. SpecialOlympicsArizona.org/Triathlon.

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 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, 480730-1081, 602-430-1043, mike@ mikehughes1.com, www.landistriclub.com. phoenix triathlon Club –Come tri with us! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the multi-sport community. Weekly rides / runs, Monthly meetings for schedule see www.phoenixtriathlonclub.org. triCats U of A triathlon Club. Come practice, race, and socialize! Open to all ability levels. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-241-5437, tomcbrown1@home.com. www.arizonatricats.com. tri-scottsdale foundation. Goal is to increase awareness of the sport, sponsor races and sponsor athletes. Coaching is available from Gage Total Training and Lewis Elliot Racing. Women’s cycling with No Woman Left Behind. Group workouts schedule online. www.triscottsdale.org. tucson desert Heat triathlon Club. TDH provides its members with organized group cycling and running workouts every weekend, various training clinics throughout the year, training www.tucsondesertheat.org or kirk_strang@hotmail.com. whole Body Coaching. Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome. Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602-275-9177, www.wholebodycoaching.com.

HiKing/ ClimBing CLUBS Arizona 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 outdoor & travel Club. A group that likes to hike, bike, camp, and do 4x4 off-roading. Tuesdays are general meetings. Scottsdale. www.azoutdoortravelclub.com. 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.

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Canine Hiking Club of Arizona. 3-5 hikes per month. All ages, skill levels & dogs welcome. 623-5169422, 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. flagstaff Hiking Club. Local club that hikes most Saturdays. No meetings but communication through email and monthly newsletter. www. flagstaffhikingclub.com, adelpha@ npgcable.com. 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. outdoor recreation program day Hikes. Gilbert Parks & Recreation, 119 N. Gilbert Rd. 480-503-6200. phoenix rock gym. Rock climbing classes. 480-921-8322, www.phoenixrockgym.com. phoenix trail mix. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves. 602-495-0222, www.phonix.gov/PARK/hikes.html. senior trekkers Club. 3-4M. Thursdays 8am. Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, Tucson. Social hikes for those over 50. Emory 520-296-7795. 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, backpacking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking. Pyle Adult Rec. Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe. Ed, 480-921-3821. sierra Club singles. Hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, climbing, canyoneering & caving, 480-654-1234. take-a-Hike Club. Take a Hike is an outdoor club for active adults in Arizona. Variety of activities including hiking, backpacking, rock-climbing. Meet at 6:30-7:00 pm Wed. Old Chicago, SW corner Alma School & US-60, Mesa. 480694-1195 http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/takeahikeaz/.

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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 602-274-5840, 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.

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rUnning/ wAlKing JUNE 5 mountain prayer run. >> sacred 10k/5k and 2k fun run/walk.

7:30 am. Thorpe Park, 245 N. Thorpe Road, Flagstaff. www. nacainc.org or natra.org. tucson medical Center meet me downtown 5k night run. 6:30 pm. Downtown Tucson, La Placita Village near the TCC, Tucson. Randy Accetta, SAR 520-991-0733, www. azroadrunners.org.

JUNE 12 Colossal Cave 5k road race. 6:30 am. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ. www.taggrun.com.

JUNE 13 Arizona road racers summer series 2. 5k. 6:30 am. Reach 11, Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

JUNE 19 in the Aspen. 15k/5k/ >> gaspin kids dash. 8 am. Nordic

Center, Flagstaff. www.nordiccenter. com or www.natra.org.

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Arizona dragon Boat Association. The association invites young and old, or all abilities to participate in a 2500 year old paddling sport. 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 623773-7725. 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. 602821-0641 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.

Hopsice run for life. >> northland 5k/10k, 1M, fun run. 7 am.

Wheeler Park, Flagstaff. Haven Flanagan 928-779-1227, www.northland hospice.org or www.natra.org.

JULY 3 gheral Brownlow 10K and 2m family fun run. 6 am. Brownlow Trail in Pioneer Park, Prescott. Susan Anderson 928-409-0023. Carissa’s run. 6 am. Valerie Reynolds. Capps Middle School on Reidhead St. in Heber/Overgaard. Valerie Reynolds 928-409-0023.

JULY 4 Arizona road racers summer series 3. 4M. 6:30 am. Reach 11, Rio Vista Park, Peoria. www.arizonaroadracers.com. second Annual fourth of July freedom run. 5k, family fun run. Golf Links Sports Complex Ramada #3, 2400 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson. www. taggrun.com.

JULY 11 everyone runs with the roosters Kinney rd. 5 Miler. 5 am. Old Tucson Studios, Tucson. www.everyoneruns.net

JULY 17 Arizona road racers summer series 4. 5k. 6:30 am. Reach 11, Kiwanis Park, Tempe. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

AUGUST 7 solutions run for >> machine CHC. 10k/5k/2k. 7:30 am. Fort

Tuthill Soldiers Trail, Flagstaff. www. natra.org Vail 5k XC run/walk - race #1 of the AZ dirt Hog XC series 2010. 6:30 am. Cienega High School, Vail. Steve Taggart 520-820-6447

AUGUST 8 Arizona road racers summer series 5. 5k. 6:30 am. South Mountain

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Park, Phoenix. www.arizonaroadracers.com. oraivi 8k footrace and 2 mile run & walk. 6:30 am. Old Oraibi Village, Old Oraibi. Juwan Nuvayokva 928738-0163. Vigilante days 10K run. 6:30 am. Tombstone City Park, Tombstone. 520-457-3434.

AUGUST 14 flagstaff run for the >> BBBs magic. Half Marathon, 5k. 7:30

am. Wheeler Park, Flagstaff. www. natra.org

AUGUST 15 America’s finest City Half >> 33rd marathon. 7 am. San Diego,

CA. www.afchalf.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, 602-8614731 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: 480-326-1495, 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 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, 800568-1372. 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.

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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 / 602-9564040/ Kraemer@endurancerehab. com Scottsdale/ 9376 E. Bahia Dr. / 480-556-8406 / Brandon@ endurancerehab.com or Andi@ endurancerehab.com www.endurancerehab.com.

swimming SEPTEMBER 18 Arizona open water swim series. 1000/2000/4000 Meters. 8:25 am. Saguaro Lake Keyhole, Mesa. www. dcbadventures.com.

CLUBS Arizona masters swimming. Nonprofit 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.

misCellAneoUs JUNE 18-20 Canyon state games. A >> grand weekend long festival of sports

events held throughout the Valley. A variety of sports, all ages and abilities are welcome. dAtes & times Are sUBJeCt to CHAnge, pleAse CAll tHe informAtion nUmBer proVided. free calendar listings are available to events with specific dates & ongoing activities that are free & open to the public. Listings are limited to space available and subject to publisher’s approval. If you would like to see your event listed, send your notice before the 5th of the preceding month to: calendar@sweatmagazine.com

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