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Dock Ellis takes you on a tour of the Taos slopes and more.

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16 John Howard, an Endurance Icon

Resilience by Sue Berliner

Sue Berliner introduces you to Olympic cyclist, Ironman ch ampion and a world record holding legend still enduring after nearly 50 years.

Fast Breaks. . . . . . . . . 8 Marathon relay, Bike Ed 101, The Zone, Scottsdale Farmers Market

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Mad Mud Run, Dawn to Dusk, 12 Hours in Papago, Rock N’ Roll Marathon

Sue Berliner provides an inside look at the bike industries big show.

22 Popping Ibprofin? Not a good idea.

Sweat Shorts. . . . . . . 26 Las Vegas Tri, Xterra Trail Run

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Geri Kilgariff uncovers the issues with the Omnipotent Vitamin I.

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24 What is the Real Mediterranean Diet? Dr. Phil Maffetone gives us the real scoop on what it is and is not.

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esilience, what is it, how do you get it? When you type resilience into Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia spits out this entry: Resilience in psychology is the positive capacity of people to cope with stress and adversity. This coping may result in the individual “bouncing back” to a previous state of normal functioning, or using the experience of exposure to adversity to produce a “steeling effect” and function better than expected. Resilience is most commonly understood as a process, and not a trait of an individual. About late September a friend and I were discussing upcoming editorial ideas for the magazine and my blogs. Both of us were in the throes of moving. No distress situations for the moves though it has been an all too frequent occurrence for me. Last September I moved my residence then moved the office into my home January 1. October 1 I moved my residence and office combo again. We joked how I managed to collect a lot more stuff in the year. All of the office furniture, paperwork and accessories added to the chaos. In 20 years since starting SWEAT, I have moved my residence 11 times and the office three times. Wow that’s lots of wrapping, boxing, packing, unpacking and stress. My friend noted how I continually bounced back through it all including personal issues, injuries and business challenges. She wondered where my resilience came from and thought it a worthy topic to write about. The answer may lie in the Wiki entry that it is a process not a trait. It makes sense. I attribute much of my resilience to my parents, both first generation Americans that grew up in the Great Depression. They did not pass a trait on via osmosis but demonstrated the process. I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s in a stable and happy middle income household. There was not a lot of trauma or drama (except for my father’s roles as an actor in community theater). There were the normal ups, downs and stresses of life a family of five deals with. Interestingly enough, I don’t recall the word “stress” being part of the vernacular back then. My parents just dealt with whatever cards were handed them which they learned that skill from their immigrant parents. They didn’t wallow in worry or have pity parties. They kept things in perspective. I learned resilience by observing how they processed tough situations. I am proud to say they will be married 60 years this coming January. That is resilience. I apply that same processing to my sports and fitness endeavors. I keep things in perspective. Is it fun? It should be. Ok, climbing Camelback Mountain four times in a row on a July morning definitely has it moments. But, overall, I enjoy the experience. I love to feel the ache (not pain) in my muscles. After the first time conquering the 4-peat, I knew I could do it again. It built my confidence and resilience. The good news, since it is a process, you can build it too. The Merriam Webster dictionary definition for resilience: The capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress. I often ask myself have I stretched myself beyond my comfort zone. I routinely saw my father stretching himself for various acting roles. I consciously take on projects, tasks or events that will force me beyond my current capabilities. When I first did the Pikes Peak Ascent in 1996 to 98, I thought there was no way I could handle the descent to run the full marathon. In 2008 I ran my first Pikes Peak Marathon. Much to my chagrin, I got the worst weather ever and survived an ice covered trail, snow and sleet at 14,115 feet. It stretched me beyond belief. I had no problem signing up for the Double in 2009 (Ascent one day, Marathon the next). I had my moments that weekend, but again, it pushed my limits. I do think attitude is key with resilience. Keeping things in perspective is so important in life and fitness. Bottom line I always feel blessed and so fortunate to be able to do the things I do, making them easy to do. There are so many that don’t have the same opportunities or are physically unable. I have an incredible supportive circle of family, friends, clients, readers, vendors and fans that afford me a rich and fulfilling life. So thank you. Look around at your life, find your places of resilience and build on them. If you have not found your Pikes Peak, you will soon enough. Wishing you all the best for a happy holiday season and a healthy New Year.

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The Warm Zone Want to relieve that pre marathon and half marathon race stress? Sign up for The Zone and leave the cold and hassles at home. Consider it VIP treatment at the start and finish of the Rock N’ Roll events on January 16, 2011. You can opt for private transport to the start line. The custom coaches (just for you) will run from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Bus pickup to the race will be located at 5th and Ash in Tempe. A private parking area will be available for Zone participants who opt to ride Zone buses.

Dedicated UPS Trucks for your gear will assist you in avoiding the crowds and long lines at the public UPS trucks. You will not have to wait in long porto-let lines, there will be plenty of private and clean port-o-potties. Plus you will have room to stretch on carpeted areas. Heated air is blown into the tented areas to keep the air temps comfy. Bagels, muffins, yogurt, coffee and other pre-race nutrition will be available. Plus all those little things you might forget: running gloves, Body Glide, sunscreen lotion, safety pins, energy gels and fluid replacement drink. All this is included when you sign up for the Zone at redrockco.com

Traffic Skills 101. Whether you are new to cycling or a seasoned pro, all cyclists can benefit form Leagued of American Bicyclists (LAB) Traffic 101. This is a hands-on class of effective cycling. It was originally created by John Forester and taught as a college-level class at Berkeley. Over the years, the LAB has refined it to the current version. Just a few of the topics covered include bicycle and helmet fit, and why each is important, best pedaling rate for endurance and how gears are used to help you in this matter, best lane position regarding your destination, road conditions and traffic conditions., a fine-tooth comb examination of applicable state law, and what it requires of both motorists and cyclists. Class consists of four hours of classroom instruction (talk, video and powerpoint) and five hours of on-bike instruction. Class is offered December 11, January 15, February 12, March 19 (Women only) and April 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AmeriSchools Academy, 1333 W Camelback, Rd, Phoenix. cazbike.org/bikeed

Relay the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona is introducing a twoperson half marathon relay. So for those of you that aren’t ready to tackle the 13.1 mile distance, you can now enjoy all the race day excitement and fun with a shorter run. The half marathon relay will take place in conjunction with the half marathon. Participants running the first 8.4-mile leg of the relay will start at the same time (8:30 a.m.) and location (downtown Phoenix) as the rest of the half marathoners, with their teammates covering the final 4.7 miles and crossing the half marathon finish line in Tempe. Each team member will receive all the half marathon perks- i.e. a commemorative finisher’s medal, Brook’s technical tee, swag bag full of goodies- and will get to experience the complete line-up of rock ‘n’ roll activities, including the Health & Fitness Expo, live bands on the course and a rockin’ post-race party and headliner concert. Registration is available for three divisions (Male, Female and Mixed) and is limited to 500 teams. To register or for more details visit arizona.competitor.com.

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Time to Tri Again The City of Tempe made good on their promise to have Tempe Town Lake filled before Ironman Arizona on November 21. While it was not soon enough for many fall events, Red Rock Co. is making up for the dry schedule with a full season in 2011. A new event blossoms in April and a May event expands. The inaugural Marquee Triathlon takes off from Tempe Center for the Arts on April 10. It features a Half Iron, Olympic and Sprint distance events, offering a little something for everyone from the first time triathlete to the seasoned pro. Las Palomas Triathlon follows on April 30. On May 7, the former SheRox event changes shape to become the Iron Gear Sports Rio Salado Triathlon. Choose from Olympic, Sprint and Relay distances. The popular Nathan Tempe Triathlon, PBR Urban Dirt Tri and Soma returns to the fall line up. For all the details and to get yourself registered look for more details coming in SWEAT or swim into www.redrockco.com.

Spring Half Marathon It is time to start planning your spring races. If you have not yet run The Arizona Distance Classic you should give it a shot. Think about heading to Oro Valley for a great race. SWEAT Publisher Sue Berliner will be on hand. You can win VIP treatment at the Arizona Distance Classic, which includes a limo ride with Sue Berliner to Tucson from the Valley. Runner’s World

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Scottsdale Farmers Market A favorite haunt of the SWEAT staff has returned to Old Town Scottsdale for the season. The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. -1p.m. through May 28. The lively and friendly market features the best in local Arizona agriculture, ranching and specialty local and regional foods. Chef events are scheduled through-

Zonie IM finishers at Kona Swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles then running 26.2 miles is tough no matter where you do it. It is especially daunting in Kona, Hawaii, home of the World Championships. On October 9, Chris McCormack, 37, regained the title he won in 2007 with a time of 8 hours, 10 minutes and 17 seconds at the Ford Ironman World Championships. How sweet it was for fellow Australian, Mirinda Carfrae, to earn her first Ironman crown on the island winning in 8:58:36. Arizona had great representation from Pro’s to age groupers. Congratulations are due to all those that toed the line, whether finishing or not. Here is a list of all the Arizona finishers.

out the market, and a stellar cast of celebrity chefs do their best to get you to eat your fruits and veggies. Workshops in gardening with the seasons will be offered too, perfect for the starter gardener and for those creating their own edible backyard projects. Family friendly, well behaved canine visitors and their people are welcome to shop at this happening community event. For more information please visit sotfm.com or call 623-848-1234 for info and updates.

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Virtual Cycling Inverse Cycling presents The Ride Studio at Bicycle Ranch, Scottsdale, Ariz. and offers you indoor training for outdoor riding on virtual reality trainers: the Fortius Multiplayer. The virtual trainers will immerse you in the experience of riding on the road. With their high entertainment value, they turn indoor training into pure pleasure. What is attractive about the VR trainers is that not only is the race/ride displayed on the monitor of your computer, but true-to-life environments are transmitted to the bike. On a climb you will feel the percentage gradient through the rear wheel and on a downhill run it is as if you had wings. The Ride Studio provides riding experiences for all levels of riders and age groups. The VR trainer meets the needs of those rehabilitating

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injuries, novice riders learning to use and develop their skills, junior riders honing necessary skills in a fun environment and the professional that wants to challenge themselves on famous tour stages. It is a great way to get fit, use a trainer and participate in a video. It is affordable too at $15 or less per hour. A variety of sessions are available including boot camp, women’s rides, Junior and hill climb nights. For all the details stop by Bicycle Ranch at 15454 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, or visit bicycleranch.com or inversecycling.com

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Fit Guv or Fat Cats? Sad to say, our countries Governors are not setting a good example for healthy weight. The first annual Gubernatorial Obesity Rankings were recently released by Empower Me Photo. The rankings show the Body Mass Index (BMI) of each of our nation’s 50 Governors. BMI is a widely known measurement of height and weight which labels a person as being Underweight, Normal Range, Overweight, Obese or Morbidly Obese depending on the combination of those two factors. Mind you, the measurement for lean but beefy guys like Arnold Schwarzenegger or a body builder often label that body type as overweight or obese when they may have a body fat percentage below 6 percent. “Anytime we can highlight those leaders that are setting a good health example, such as Hawaii’s Governor Lingle, who with a score of 20.7 has the lowest BMI of all 50 Governors, as well as anytime that we can admonish those leaders who model poor health, such as New Jersey’s Governor Christie, who with a score of 43.2 (considered Morbidly Obese) tops the charts as the worst BMI score of all 50 Governors, it is another opportunity to raise the discussion and move toward an era of awakening related to our citizens’ health and well being,” says Empower Me Photo Managing Director Kevin Graham. In total 0% of the leaders were seen as Underweight, 26% as Normal Range, 38% as Overweight, 30% as Obese and 6% as Morbidly Obese. That is actually slightly worse than the general population. California’s Arnold Schwarzenegger weighed in at 28.4. And sadly, Arizona’s Governor Jan Brewer tipped the scale at 29.1, on the borderline between overweight and obese. “Research shows that people are starting to look at the candidate’s total weight and shape in their decision making; perhaps the days of the fat cat politician are coming to an end. The moment you walk into a room, people can tell a lot...” says Graham.

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Get dirty and have some fun competing in the 3 to 5 miles Mad Mud Run being held at MacDonald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road. From the mucky starting line to the hose-down at the finish you will endure an array of “boot camp” style obstacles and the infamous mud pit. Don’t be surprised when you see a handful of the people sporting costumes. Overall best spirited participants earn a prize and the best Mad Mud Run Spirit Award. You can fly solo, contend as a pair, or slap together a team of five. If you have a kid between the ages of 4 to 12 they can compete in the 100-meter Mad Puppy Splash after the Mad Mud Run. You will score a commemorative t-shirt, goody bags, dog tags, and be provided with food and beverages. Registration closes November 17, so if you can handle getting a little filthy one day out of the year check out www.madmudrun.com.

November 25 7th Annual Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Thanksgiving Day Triathlon The Thanksgiving Triathlon/Duathlon presented by Tri-Family Racing will be held at the Southwest Valley Regional YMCA: 2919 N. Litchfield Rd. The event has categories for all youth and adult age groups to compete in. The event will end quickly enough allowing everyone time to get home and prepare for the holiday feast and enjoy the meal guilt free. Registration closes November 24 at 10:59 p.m. so head over to www.trifamilyracing.com to sign up.

December 4 Dawn to Dusk DCB Adventures presents the Dawn to Dusk, 15 mile, counter clockwise loop, endurance mountain bike event on the Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills. The race begins at sunrise at exactly 7:13 a.m. It ends by sunset at 5:20 p.m. All entrants are required to have a NORBA license. This event is open to the individual, teams of two, a quad, or a corporate team of seven. Each lap of the race will allow you to rest and refuel, and review your navigation card. For more details about registration, rules and regulations, cycle through www. dcbadventures.com.

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Short and fast, a perfect opportunity to keep in shape when the holiday season overwhelms you. Racin at the Basin 5k series kicked off in late October and returns to North Scottsdale on December 11. The 4-race series was designed for those new to running or seasoned pros. The spring Race #3 blooms March 19 at 8:00 a.m. The final race takes place under the stars on June 18. Races are held at the beautiful Scottsdale Sports Complex, 8081 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale. Individual races are $15 in advance or $20 day-of-race. For more information call 480-312-PLAY or visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/parks/ssc.

December 11 McDowell Mountain Frenzy The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is the third race in the Desert Runner Trail Series that kicked off in the fall. Aravaipa Running gives you numerous options. Choose from a 50k 25k, 10 Mile or 5k. The race takes place at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, on December 11. The Desert Runner Trail Series has two points divisions: Trail and Ultra. The 25k race will score points in the Trail Series while the 50k races will score points in the Ultra Series. The male and female winners of the 25k race will earn a free entry into the Half-Marathon DRT Series Trail Championship. The male and female winners of the 50k race will earn a free entry into the 50k DRT Series Ultra Championship. The series continues on January 22 with Coldwater Rumble DRT Series #4 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear. On February 5 San Tan Scramble DRT Series #5 hits the dirt at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek. Mesquite Canyon, DRT Series Championship takes place March 12 at White Tanks Regional Park, Waddell. For more dirt on the DRT Series step into aravaiparunning.com

January 8 12-Hours in the Papago Produced by Red Rock Co. and presented by Excel and Beyond Triathlon Coaching, the popular 12-Hours in the Papago is a great way to kick off the New Year for mountain bike fans. The event benefits Chances for Children AZ and is designed to test a rider’s endurance. You can go solo, single speed or geared. The object is to do as many laps as you can from

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7 a.m. to 7 p.m., beginning from the Tempe Marina Boat ramp and finishing each lap through Papago Park in Tempe. To distribute the work you can have a team of two or four, switching riders each lap. If you got the guts check out more information at redrockco.com

January 9 Xterra Trail Run Arizona Series The Xterra Trail Run Arizona Series is a 3-race trail series you want to check out. There’s something for everyone: a shorter run for beginners and sprinters, a longer course for more endurance-oriented athletes, and a kids fun run for the young ones. Race #1 took place in October. Race #2 takes place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. The 4-miler short course is perfect for those new to trail running or those who just want to show off their speed. Feeling like a billy goat? The 19k course was built for you. The grueling single track course includes more than 1500 feet of climbing. All participants receive a super soft race tee, finisher medal, post-race breakfast, and a raffle entry. Overall and age group awards are given three deep. Points are awarded for the top finishers in each age group for the longer distance events. At the end of the season, the top points finishers will earn a berth to the 2011 XTERRA National Trail Run Championships in Bend, Ore. Check in starts at 6:30 a.m. with the 19k going off at 8 a.m. and the 4 Mile starting at 8:30 a.m. Race 3 takes place at McDowell Mountain Park on February 6. Don’t miss out on the Dirt visit aztrailrace.com.

January 16 Rock N Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon Arizona largest marathon is back and about to flood the streets of Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Marathon entrants begin their race from Washington Street (west of 14th Ave.), and half marathoners will start their race at Jefferson Street (east of 12th Ave.), and everyone will finish at ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium. For those that want something shorter, a half marathon relay has been added. So put together a team and have some fun. The perks of participating are a post-race concert, commemorative finisher’s medal, chip timing and a lot more including a P.F. Chang’s Restaurant gift card. Packet pick-up takes place at the bustling Health and Fitness Expo in Downtown Phoenix on January 14-15. Get the inside details at arizona.competitor.com. S

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Racin’ at the Basin The City of Scottsdale presents Racin’ at the Basin… a fast, fun, no-frills running series at the beautiful Scottsdale Sports Complex. Whether you are looking to run your first 5K or a chance to improve your fitness, you will enjoy this fantastic series. Chip-timing equipment tracks your two-loop run over the fun and challenging course.

Race Dates: Race #1 Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 8:00 am Race #2 Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 8:30 am Race #3 Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 8:00 am Race #4 Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 8:30 pm Scottsdale Sports Complex 8081 East Princess Drive • Scottsdale Individual races are $15 in advance or $20 day-of-race. Pre-register for all four races and receive a discounted rate of $45. Register online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov/parks/ssc or mail-in.

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kiing in Europe remains an unfulfilled dream for me, but I know of a place of new sensations and a vibe that is decidedly not American. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a secret place, unknown to many, but worth discovering, because Taos, New Mexico is the most unique, pure ski town, in all of these United States. 12 SWEAT magazine

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It all starts with the mountain itself, scouted by Ernie Blake from a light airplane as he was determined to find the perfect site for his ski area. He found it all right, at the head of a high canyon previously founded as the mining hamlet of Twining. And it is as fine a setting and north exposure as possible, rising steeply up the face of a classic pitch known as Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run. This is virtually the only part of the mountain visible from the base, a mere 30th of the total area, and it terrifies many first timers.

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Taos takes pride in it’s tradition as an old school, European type ski area, with lots of teles, 210’s and other antiques. Assasins and Tall Peaks Taos Ski Valley rises up a half mile on a sharp ridge that divides two massive basins, similar to but much larger than the ridge of Bell on Aspen (Ajax) Mountain. The west ridge, stretching all the way around its cirque, is reached by a short hike from the top of Lift 2. This spine is home to some of the most vertical and famous chutes in North America. Blake named the most disturbing of these after the German officers who attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler- Stauffenberg, Fabian, Oster, and Zdarsky, truly appreciated by only the most expert, and fearless, practitioners. It’s a heck of a tribute to those men, as standing on top of these can induce vertigo like the Grand Canyon, and your first turn had better be good. The left side of this bowl features several sheer tree runs dropping a thousand feet- Blitz, Castor, Pollux and Reforma. The top of this ridge is also the beginning of a sublime drop into the gigantic east basin, with several more mind benders winding through the trees: Lorelei, Sir Arnold Lunn, Walkyries, and the longest and most relentless, Longhorn. There are a number of variations on these, different chutes, glades, and bowls, almost all double blacks and all capable of serving thrills and chills galore. Above this slope stretches the extraordinary Highline Ridge, like the west side reached by a hike from the top of Chair 2. Another dozen lines of high adventure, or anxiety, are available here, with a thousand feet of pure pleasure for those who are capable. This ridge continues half a mile to the summit of Kachina Peak, 12,481 up, with neighboring Wheeler the highest in New Mexico. This is the signature Taos run from the top, and many take to the ridge daily to get the maximum vertical effect. Below this lies a much mellower basin with several blue, and even green runs.

In all, with 13 lifts covering 110 trails, half of them expert, this is definitely a mountain for

the accomplished, or aspiring to be, downhiller. Taos takes pride in it’s tradition as an old school, European type ski area, with lots of teles, 210’s and other antiques. Snowboarders were finally granted access near the end of the 2008 season, the day hell froze over, as the locals call it. I call it as fine as any Colorado resort, with wide open runs everywhere and one minute lift lines on even a capacity day. The boarders have been embraced, however, with a large terrain and stunt park. Certainly, the prevailing attitude is, if you can point ‘em down, you’re welcome. The excellence and high quality continues with the ski school, renowned internationally as one of the very best. The apre skiing is top notch as well. On slope wining and dining is available at the Whistle Stop and Phoenician. Live music, great food and drink is offered every day at the legendary MartiniTree at the base. This is where the locals go to refortify after another fantastic day on the hill and it’s the place to meet or make some new friends. First class, all inclusive slopeside lodging is available at the Edelweiss and St. Bernard, among others, and these two are probably better known and frequented by euro visitors than yanks.

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Taos The town of Taos is one of a kind as well, with an American Indian and Spanish history going back for centuries. The 5000 permanent residents are a hybrid mixture of Native Americans, long time Hispanics, and anglo ranchers, artists, musicians, and ski bums. The Taos Pueblo is one of the oldest inhabited structures in North America and located just outside of town. The actual town is laid out around a traditional central square, surrounded by some of the 80 art galleries, and several shops, and restaurants. There are dozens of great places to eat within walking distance of here, and just as many atmospheric taverns and bars. A vehicle is only needed to get to the ski area, 17 stunning miles up the road. By far the most convenient and coolest place to stay is the fabled Taos Inn, directly on the main drag through town, half a block from the square, and voted one of America’s 54 great inns by National Geographic Traveler magazine. A national historic landmark since 1982, the inn was created by Dr. Thomas P. Martin and his wife Helen, who arrived in Taos by horse and buggy in 1890.

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Further information: Taos Ski Valley www.tsv.org 575.776.2291 Taos Inn www.taosinn.com 888.519.8267 Doc Martin became the county’s only physician for more than 40 years, and the inn’s restaurant is named for him. Forty one rooms and three suites, most with fireplaces, are decorated with a special southwest slant, and photos of all the rooms are available on the hotel’s web site at www.taosinn.com Doc Martin’s is as good as it gets, being ranked number one for food in Taos and Santa Fe by a recent Zagat’s survey, and has earned the Wine Spectator’s ‘Award of Excellence’ for 20 years running. The service is just as good as everything else, in a word, stellar. The dramatic two story lobby is also the home to the very popular Adobe Bar, known as the ‘Living Room of Taos’, and features live entertainment from both local and national troubadors every night. This is the best place in town to enjoy amazing Margaritas, appetizers, and people watch, and listen to live jazz, Americana, or flamenco musicians. A street side patio outdoors completes the ultra hip scene. Realistically, guests would never have any reason to leave the premises, besides heading to the mountain. Taos has become in recent years a hub of summer recreation as well, with unlimited hiking and biking in the Sangre de Christo Mountains, and white water rafting and fishing on the adjacent Rio Grande. The sky is a shade of blue found no where else in the states, and the uptight factor here is practically zero. To feel like you’ve landed far away, without actually traveling that, there’s no place, none at all, like Taos.

Getting there Albuquerque has the closest major airport and is 135 miles south of Taos. The first 63 miles are on Interstate 25 to Santa Fe, and the final 72 on state highways 84, and then 68, through the very scenic Rio Grande valley. The driving distance from Denver is 300 miles, almost identical to Amarillo, Texas. Taos is not on the way to anywhere else, as it is the destination, and this relative isolation is just one reason that it is, what it is. S A confirmed addict for high adventure, Dock Ellis is currrently preparing for ski season 2011 by exploring the Osa peninsula of Costa Rica, with a comprehensive report of the region coming soon.

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ustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology, the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans, sustainability is the potential for long-term maintenance of well being, which has environmental, economic, and social dimensions. —Wikipedia In the cycling world, the word screams John Howard.. An Ultracycling Hall of Fame founding member, the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America dedicated the 2010 El Tour de Tucson event to Howard in mid November. The talented athlete has been on the road winning titles or setting records for 45 years. The rural roads and rolling hills of Springfield, Missouri and Lake of the Ozarks was not a hot bed of cyclists in 1966. That year Howard graduated from High School and raced

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bikes officially for the first time. “I did everything, football, absolutely too light for the game,” said Howard. “Rather than bulk up I decided to do something no one else was doing; especially in the Ozarks.” The standard small town fare prevailed: fishing, golf, basketball and spectator sports. He began training seriously on the bike. “I was excited about competing,” said Howard. “Only about 5000 cyclists were racing at the time. I blasted a few Midwest races.” He often broke away solo though his abilities drew little notice because he came from a small Midwest community. Howard said when he made it to the Olympic trials in 1968 he was not even on the long list. He won the national championship and the road championship in 1968 by out sprinting Bob Parsons. He described Parsons as a good sprinter and the races as tough. The races took place on

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“Your mind is so free. You don’t have time to put conscious thought out there...You have to stay in that vortices, the protected void that it (the car) is creating. If you get out of that void you can be in serious trouble.” a course similar to a current stage of the Tour of California Stage Race. “That was my entry into cycling,” said Howard. Back then he logged many Ozark miles to get comfortable on the bike. “I had nobody to train with,” said Howard.” I did 300-400 mile weeks, hard miles because it was hilly country.” To refuel, he consumed large quantities of food. “I did not follow any kind of traditional regime,” said Howard. “My focus was huge eating. It was not what we would eat today. (Now) I probably would have eaten less fat (back then). I would burn it off back then. I weighed 160 165. That is what it was in my 20’s 30’s.” After three Olympics, Howard gravitated towards the new sport of triathlon. “It (triathlon) was a fresh start so I moved on,” said Howard. “The sport was on an infantile level. I wanted to be successful.” He describes his Ironman training as the most daunting experience and single minded pursuit. “I just remember a whole lot of training. I am going to win this because I can ride. I did not have a strong swimming or running background. The lesson I learned was mobility and flexibility and that carried on through everything I have done. It is a very important theme, flexibility being the basis for my training, the pyramid.” He remembered the staggering number of hours he trained. In 1981, just two years into triathlon training and competing, he won the Ironman World Championship in Kona. He trained seriously in triathlon for about ten years. His most memorable experience was winning Ironman. Not long after winning Ironman he dabbled with ultracycling. “John Marino, Mike Shermer and I were attending a bicycling expo in Cleveland in the winter of ‘81,” recalled Howard. Marino proposed the idea of a transcontinental race which would eventually become the Race Across America (RAAM). Howard figured why not. The three men were the original founders. He thought he could outdistance Shermer and Marino. They brought in Lon Haldeman and he was the big question mark, an unknown. “In retrospect I seriously underestimated his endurance,” Howard said. “He was a great competitor and deserved to win.”

Heat, rain and headwinds took their toll on the four competitors racing to dip their wheel in the Atlantic Ocean first. Howard considers RAAM his toughest race. “I could not get my rhythm,” said Howard. “I needed more sleep, got sick on the first day. I was in last place. Every day got slower. I really wanted to win the inaugural (1982). RAAM there is no recovery. Going without sleep is par for the course.” While he said he would not want to trade the experience for anything, he had no desire to repeat it. “It (RAAM) held no interest for me,” said Howard. “I finished it and finished second. I don’t ever want to do it again. My body does not allow for ultra distance. I am geared to short and fast.” He followed up with short, but lightening fast. He set his sights on the land speed record on a bicycle that had been set over a course of 85 years. When Howard started his land speed efforts Allan Abbott, a cycling enthusiast and motorcycle racer, held the record of 139 mph set in 1973. It was a question of survival and safety. “It took us three years and lot of money,” said Howard. We had some great sponsors. We had a lot of challenges with the weather. We tried to do it on asphalt.” He said in the course of three years there was lots of evolution in the equipment; it was very exciting. Ultimately Howard would return to Abbott’s record setting site, the Bonneville Salt Flats, a dried up salt lake in Utah. He set the record at 152.2 mph on July 20, 1985. Howard’s concern was how he could do it safely, not die or have something horrible happen. He said it was a very stressful five minutes. “Your mind is so free,” said Howard. “You don’t have time to put conscious thought out there. You are only responding to the things happening. You respond to them quickly. The salt is coming on very fast in front of you. You have to visually look through that plexiglass and try to plot your path as it relates to the car. Basically the car is boring a hole through n the wind. You have to stay in that vortices, the protected void that it (the car) is creating. If you get out of that void you can be in serious trouble. The necessity of staying protected is huge.” “The last minute and a half is completely anaerobic, exhilaration and terror. We sold the TV rights, probably paid our sponsors back 5-1 exposure. That is incredible, a TV show, a feature article in Sports Illustrated. It all came together.

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Not the most difficult or challenging. It captured the intrigue of the public, got me a lot of notoriety. Lots of opportunity before there was any money in cycling.” Fred Rompelberg of the Netherlands, the current record holder (166.94) broke Howard’s record also at the Salt Flats on October 3, 1985. While five minutes is fast, short is a relative term, especially when you are comparing any fitness endeavor to RAAM or talking with Howard. Hardly short, the 24 hour bicycle paced record consumed Howard for several years. The 24-hour Pepsi Cycle Marathon provided the inspiration for Howard. In the 1970s, the race took place around Central Park. Howard realized he did not want to be competitive for RAAM. He felt he needed more sleep but knew he could handle 24 hours. It took three years. In 1987 at Clearwater Florida Sun Shine Speedway on a quarter mile half bank track utilizing the stock car race course he achieved his goal. While it was human paced, Howard rode right through the cyclists pacing him making some of those miles un-paced. A mentally and physically challenging task, he averaged 22.9 miles per hour for 539 miles. Howard played a numbers game in his head to stay alert while riding countless loops, calculating what he needed to do to break the record. “I did math equations,” said Howard. “Focus and concentration, I had to activate my brain.” With the volume of riding, training and racing there had to be weak moments. When inquiring his reply:

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“You always go through some, always had trouble south of the border. I was pretty young, bombing my first Olympics, still managed to do well as an American. I hated dropping out of a race.” It happened in Mexico, during the 1974 Tour of Baja. Then he came back and won it in 1975. He felt he was at his peak from 1974-76. On training now at age 63, Howard says he trains less. Again that is a relative term. “I am pretty busy,” said Howard. “Maximum about 300 (miles) a week. I try to get into descent physical condition so I can be competitive. I have learned exactly what it takes an old guy to remain at an extremely high level of competitiveness. I can be an extremely effective coach. I have learned some extremely valuable lessons.” He is able to pass on his experiences, instilling his philosophy in others, especially the many master athletes he currently works with. He describes his approach as detailed, but it works. He said it starts with FiTTE, Fitness Training Technique Equipment, an extremely holistic approach. Once you have the body dialed in of a good master racer (based on his or her functional body) that is the exciting part; you can build their training regimen around their needs. Howard has a staple of athletes to back up his coaching excellence with 178 national championships, 17 world champions and 2 gold medals. That does not include the work he or his coaches do with Ironman athletes or age group championships.

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Howard finds out what his athletes needs are. He does not believe talent is the most important factor. “To me it is more significant the desire and enthusiasm to get to the top,” said Howard. “Especially for masters athletes.” He explains all this in his new book Mastering Cycling. “Our whole philosophy is covered in the book. As a coach it is important to share what you have learned,” said Howard. “I have seen many athletes who did not have extraordinary oxygen uptake.” Howard understands how tweaking the human body works and that helps his athletes excel. “I am always learning. When you stop learning things as a coach you are no longer effective as a coach. Without the will you can’t convince the body. You have to put your whole body in. They (his athletes) have not accepted the limitations. Limitations are self imposed. The real gains in athleticism can come from women.” Best advice he ever got came from his old trainer Ray Florman back in St. Louis. Florman told him just enjoy the experience and…. the bliss that comes with it. Florman had been a top regional cyclist when physical handicaps were not an issue. Howard said Florman was one of the first disabled athletes to compete with able bodied athletes. “He did not let things get in the way, said Howard. “You made it or you didn’t. His spirit drove me. He wanted me to have fun doing it. That is why I am still doing it at a very high level, cycling in a competitive way for 48 years.” Howard offers this advice: “To thine own self be true. Find something that works and go for it. It has to be a part of your soul. It has to be something you totally believe in. The more I ride the more I want to ride. When I am really dialed in I feel more like I am in my 30’s. It is doable for many people. I enjoy the thrill of seeing other people cross the finish line.” What keeps him going for the long haul? “Fresh air and blue sky is till very motivating,” said Howard. “I enjoy my bike as much now as I ever did. Perspective has changed. It is integral therapy. I am totally able to rejuvenate after a hard ride.” S

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ention the word Interbike to a cycling enthusiast or triathlete and their eyes gloss over with glee. For people who pedal and have never been, it is their equivalent of a dream trip to toy land. For those in the industry it is business, a trade show and work. And it can be exhausting.

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My virgin visit to Interbike was in 1989 two years before starting SWEAT Magazine. Back then it took place in Anaheim, Calf. I was there to find sponsors for a bike race and an athlete. I remember little except for the painful choice of wearing heels and a dress. Once SWEAT launched in 1991 the bike show became a regular trip on my calendar. I am jaded having attending the show so many times, much seems the same from year to year. Plus, I see new product press releases throughout the year. There are always color scheme changes, tweaks to frame design, component upgrades and more. I am not a gear head, but I do love the atmosphere. I see many of my clients in one place in a casual environment and get to hang out with other people passionate about pedaling. And it is a great place for me to get story ideas. If my business was not connected to the cycling world, the show would not have the same appeal. Several years ago the show moved to the Las Vegas Strip and is held in the later part of September. For 2010, Interbike International Bicycle Expo filled the Sands Convention Center from September 22-24 with bikes, components and accessories you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even conceive of. Prior to the show, on September 20-21, those that want to test out new rides got their fix at the outdoor demo held in Boulder City, Nev.

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Here are some of my musings from the show to give you a feel for what it is like. My first stop was the Louis Garneau booth. Lightness abounded. Off the bat I was georging for the ultra light X-Lite helmet weighing in at a mere 188 grams. Lots of ventilation, it felt no heavier than a baseball cap. I thought it an ideal helmet for summer cycling in the desert. Some of Garneauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other new offerings included the CFS 300, a custom moldable shoe that you could mold at home and when the seasons change. Of course I liked the Carbon X-Lite shoe weighing in at about 210 grams (7.5 ounces) retailing for $279. I scheduled my next appointment close by otherwise you spend much of your time running from one end of the big hall to the other side. My next stop was Skirt Sports to meet with founder Nicole DeBoom and see new styles and patterns for spring apparel. They always have a great selection of prints and colors with fun names that appeal to me and most women riders. Deboom created the category of fitness skirts and I enjoy seeing how the product line has evolved every year. Definitely not a one hit wonder here. Jackets, dresses, pants, tops and more fill out the line now. New spring 2011 color schemes were Purple Haze, Pink Crush and Black Vinyl. I was impressed by the new Zipp 808 Carbon Clincher and Tubular wheels with

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an 88 mm rim depth and Firecrest shape. In a 40 kilometer time trial one could save 96 seconds. If you have the dollars, go for it. You can check the wheels out in a video with Tom Demerly from TriSports.com You can find the video and many more at shot at Interbike at university.trisports.com. Stan’s Notubes, tubeless rims caught my attention. Once I understood how they worked, I thought they could be very handy in thorny situations. CamelBak® offered up the Groove™, perfect for those that want clean, fresh-tasting water without the disposable bottled water guilt. The Groove™ is a bottle with a filter built right into the straw. Re-usable, BPA-free and spill-proof, I plan to use one the next time I travel. Just a mere $25.00, you could quickly recoup the investment cost just on bottled water at the airport. Fairwheel Bikes of Tucson showed the World’s lightest bike built up by Fairwheels Jason Woznick. The bike set a new world record of just 2.7kg. It was a pricey endeavor, cost estimates would easily hit $45,000 and it is hard to replicate. It is not likely it will go into production anytime soon but various components could. The prototype Dash rear hub is scheduled to see production time in 2011. Fairwheel Bikes also showed off their MTB electronic shifting. Just push the switch for

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harder or easier and the shifting system knew what to do. You got to love that. The biggest thing I saw was the groundswell of fixed gear bikes. They were everywhere. Cool paint jobs, nifty metal work and more. SWEAT Creative director Jim Nissen loved the simple beautiful bikes. Nissen, owner of Switch Studios who oversees the design of SWEAT Magazine, was attending his first bike show. He grew up riding BMX bikes, owns a plethora of bikes and rebuilds and paints fixed gear bikes in his spare time. He also works with Momentum Magazine, the magazine for self propelled people. When he first hit the show floor he was gaga and drooling like many bike show virgins. It is always fun to hang out with uninitiated. A favorite celeb encounter at the show was meeting Phil Keoghan, host of the Amazing Race. It was not because I was star struck. Originally from New Zealand, he was at the show promoting and sampling his new energy bar, the NOW Energy Bar. NOW stands for No Opportunity Wasted. It is his personal philosophy for living each day as if it were your last. The bars are all natural, high protein, made with Manuka honey, gluten free with no GMO’s or trans fats and tastes good. Later that evening after meeting Phil, I attended a screening of Phil Keoghan Rides

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Across America. Keoghan is quite the cyclist. He rode across the country averaging 100 miles a day and raised almost a half million dollars along the way for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. What an inspiring man and film. He planned to bring the film to Phoenix in the future. Like life, it is all about the little things or subtle shifts that add up to have big impact on our lives. It was not just one donation but many thousands of people contributing to Keoghan’s cause that made such a difference. No grandiose or big releases at Interbike 2010. I had no expectations and was not disappointed. A small peak into the future and what is coming down the pipe made the show just right. S

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IBUPROFEN? Not A Good Idea By Geri Kilgariff

ompleting an endurance event, like an ultramarathon or Ironman triathalon, makes you feel immortal. At least fitter, better looking, morally superior and healthier than the average smoker or couch potato. But if you have to rely on ibuprofen to get through a race, cross “healthier” off your list. For one thing, if you’re taking it for pain, remember pain means something’s wrong. Endurance athletes have a high tolerance for pain, so if you feel it enough to relieve it, something’s going on. But more importantly, ibuprofen and endurance sports don’t mix. Here’s why: Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), along with aspirin, naproxen sodium and ketoprofen. Notoriously known as Vitamin I, ibuprofen is the NSAID of choice among endurance athletes. Over half the participants in endurance events take ibuprofen, some more than others. “Ibuprofen is absolutely the most overused pain medication out there,” says Dr. Lisa Bliss, an accomplished ultrarunner and practicing sports medicine doctor. Over the past decade, Dr. Bliss has served as Medical Director for the Western States 100 and Badwater 135 endurance runs. She should know. Ibuprofen, like any other NSAID, works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins in the body. Prostaglandins are hormones that help mediate pain and inflammation. They also protect the stomach lining and regulate blood pressure. Plus, prostaglandins are involved in the production of collagen, the building blocks of skin, muscle and other body parts. Inhibiting prostaglandins inhibits everything they do. So not only does taking ibuprofen mask pain to allow further injury, it can delay recovery. Studies have shown ibuprofen slows the healing of injured muscles, tendons, ligament and bones. “Ibuprofen also inhibits COX-2, one of the enzymes that protects the heart,” Bliss adds, “which may increase the risk of heart attack.” Taken regularly, ibuprofen can cause stom-

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ach irritation or gastrointestinal bleeding. Ibuprofen use can lead to low-level endotoxemia, where bacteria leak from the colon into the bloodstream. Not a good thing to have when your immune system is already suppressed by strenuous activity. Endurance athlete and SWEAT Publisher Sue Berliner ended her close and personal relationship with ibuprofen after learning it was the cause of unpleasant side effects. “In the late 90’s through 2000 I ran many marathons and ultramarathons successfully,” Berliner explains. “It was standard operating procedure to pop a few ‘Vitamin I’ pills before each event. I would take two or three before an event and maybe one to two during a race. I did not heavy dose on them or use them during training. Mostly after the marathons I would wind up with a case of intestinal bleeding for a day or two. Not pretty. I did not connect the dots but knew something was wrong with this picture. I stopped running and still struggled to recover from a hamstring injury. A doctor friend enlightened me on the issues with ibuprofen and I went cold turkey. I was back on the road running soon after.” Ibuprofen also impairs kidney function by constricting the blood vessels into the kidneys. Dehydration alone is hard on the kidneys, but don’t think drinking more water balances things out. Water can wash out electrolytes, and ibuprofen complicates the issue. Studies show taking ibuprofen during ultra distance training or races may increase the risk of hyponatremia, or low blood sodium. In extreme cases, hyponatremia can lead to coma and death. In most cases, it leads to a DNF. Strenuous exercise causes muscle breakdown, releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream. The kidneys filter these toxic proteins out, but when too much myoglobin floods the kidneys, it can clog up the blood vessels and cause kidney failure. Add ibuprofen into the mix, and that failure could come sooner than later. Especially if you’re slightly dehydrated. More than a few athletes have

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learned this lesson the hard way. The negative effects of ibuprofen on athletes have been studied and reported since the mid-1990s. While most endurance athletes know about the consequences, many continue to take the risk. Is there a safer alternative? “Ice is nice,” says Bliss. “It naturally relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It helps recovery for your next run. Just don’t get a freeze burn.” If you really need pain relief during an event, Bliss recommends taking acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. But she cautions to stay below half the recommended daily dose since acetaminophen can affect the liver and endurance activity can too. For a more natural approach, Berliner says “I sought natural supplements that actually reduce inflammation in the body. I have been taken Windhawk’s Anti-Inflammatory supplement morning and night and during long workouts since the company developed the product a few years back. No intestinal problems and I train and race pain free.” Of course, if you’ve been habitually popping ibuprofen through every event you’ve done and nothing’s happened, nothing ever will. Until you find you haven’t peed after a race, start feeling sick and end up in the hospital, looking like a beached whale hooked up to dialysis. Then all those smokers and couch potatoes you thought you were better than are better off than you. S Geri Kilgariff is an endorphin addict living in Phoenix, Ariz. A former ultrarunner, exultrarunning race director, Geri is currently into hiking and trying to learn the definition of “Moderation.”

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THE

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Mediterranean Diet

It’s not a diet—and it’s been replaced by unhealthy food

all it perfect timing! When I started writing this piece on the Mediterranean Diet, Coralee had just finished making a large Greek salad for dinner. This tasty dish consisted of homegrown tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh oregano, with feta cheese that we made a few days earlier from raw goat milk. For additional flavor, she added liberal amounts of organic extra virgin olive oil and Balsamic vinegar, along with organic Greek olives. The salad was accompanied by a small serving of organic lamb. I didn’t know she was going to create that Mediterraneanstyle meal, and she hadn’t yet heard about my article. Such is the good life on our small wonderful farm here in the mountains of southern Arizona.

population was involved in growing, producing or selling these healthy, natural foods. Unfortunately, and not surprising, the media has mislead people about this so-called “diet,” while some researchers have made a food pyramid out of it, and, not unexpectedly, hundreds of diet books and cook books have been written in many languages. The worse portrayal of the Mediterranean diet is that it’s a “diet,” which it’s not. There are no rules, no serving sizes and no special recipes one must follow to eat this way. “The Mediterranean diet is specific to a certain climate and culture,” Walter Willet, chairman of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, told Discover magazine in 2009. “By paying attention to healthy ingredients rather than specific recipes,

“The Mediterranean diet is specific to a certain climate and culture. ” “By paying attention to healthy ingredients rather than specific recipes, anyone can adapt this plan to his own tastes.” –Walter Willet, Chairman of the Department of Nutrition , Harvard School of Public Health Most people have heard about the Mediterranean diet as the media has been highlighting it in recent years. It’s defined quite simply as a menu of the traditional foods that have been consumed for thousands of years in the areas that surround the Mediterranean Sea. This way of eating has been described by modern-day nutrition researchers as “the cultural heritage of all mankind,” as this same geographical area is where Western civilization began to flourish, creating art, commerce, and culture. Agriculture was the foundation of society, and it’s thought that 80 percent of the

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anyone can adapt this plan to his own tastes.” The end result is better weight management, increased longevity, and improved health with much less chronic illness. The area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea varies significantly in climate so that the food grown there can differ considerably as well, and even the seafood available in waters in different locations can vary. This provides a smorgasbord of healthy, natural foods. Traditionally, those who lived closer to the sea ate more fish. It’s also important to dispel the myth that

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the Mediterranean people avoided eating meat. They ate meat—from poultry and lamb, to wild animals. Likewise, they didn’t shun beef, it just was not part of the daily dietary regimen. This was due in part because cattle didn’t exist there in large numbers, and would have been too difficult to raise compared to chickens (which also provided eggs), lamb (which also provided wool) and sheep (which also provided milk). And it shouldn’t be overlooked either that the whole grain foods consumed in the areas of the Mediterranean were truly whole grain. Cereal, from the Greek word sitos, refers to any type of grain. For thousands of years, about 90 percent of the cereal grain grown and consumed in the Mediterranean region was whole, unprocessed barley. (Most people today, especially in the Western world, have never seen or tasted whole grains despite what the label says on most packaged food items. The commercial phrase “whole grain” is usually a gimmick to fool people into thinking they’re eating something healthy, when in fact the product is most often highly processed.) As a result, the varying climates, lifestyle, and physical environments in the Mediterranean area produced a diet in Greece that was different than the foods consumed in say, Spain, which varied from the foods consumed in Lebanon. Yet the people in each of these regions consumed a “Mediterranean diet.” In fact, the Greek root word of “diet” is diaita, which means to live one’s life.

Popularizing the “Diet” In the West, descriptions of a Mediterranean diet began to appear in the 1950s after researchers studied the eating habits of those living on the Greek island of Crete. These people had better longevity, and suffered very low rates of heart disease and cancer, despite having a diet that was high in healthy fat. In this

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particular Mediterranean area, people would eat vegetables and fruits, legumes, cheese, nuts and yogurt, and whole grain barley on a daily basis. Each week, eggs, poultry, and fish were consumed, with lesser amounts of meat. Olive oil was used daily and liberally, and wine was regularly consumed in moderation. In addition, the Cretans led very active physical lives. Studies verified that they not only lived significantly longer than those who ate poorly and were less active, but their quality of life was higher through old age. In 2003, Antonia Trichopoulou and colleagues, from the University of Athens Medical School, published a study that described the essence of the Greek Mediterranean diet. This included vegetables (excluding potatoes), legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fish, and moderate alcohol consumption. Another study published in The New England Journal of Medicine the same year showed that a greater adherence to this traditional Mediterranean diet is associated with a significant reduction in total mortality. The problem is, there never was a Mediterranean diet. There are only Mediterranean-type ways of eating—foods consumed by those who live at or near the Mediterranean Sea in the more than 15 countries that surround it. Today, these countries include those in Europe to the north and west, including Greece, Italy, France and Spain; Asia and the Middle East to the east, including Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria; and Africa to the south, including Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. The fact is, local foods were the only ones available until the last half century. Not only did people not have radio and TV to tell them which foods to buy, there were hardly any unhealthy foods to choose from. The overweight person was a rare individual, usually someone with an unusual metabolic disorder. Sadly, all this has changed.

The New Mediterranean Diet Starting in the 1950s, the diets of the Mediterranean nations began to be replaced by high amounts of refined white wheat flour, sugar and unhealthy fat. This development had only increased in recent years with the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, packaged foods, and convenience items—these are now the norm in the daily eating habits of most people, with the traditional fare of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish no longer the staple. The new Mediterranean diet has morphed into junk food. Meanwhile, the health benefits associated with the traditional diet began slipping. Today’s new Mediterranean junk food diet has significantly contributed to an over-fat epidemic—a highly overweight and obese population in both adults and children, with rising rates of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Angelos Vetsis, a computer engineer who lives in Athens, Greece, with his wife and two

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children, subscribes to my newsletter. He emailed that he and his family eat in the traditional, healthy manner. “But the problem is that under the pressure of the media the majority of Greek people adopted the so-called ‘Western lifestyle,’ which among other habits means consuming unhealthy and processed foods.” In Greece for example, which, along with the U.S., has one of the highest levels of overweight adolescents aged 13 to 15 years in the world, with children in other age groups following similar trends. The high level of TV viewing, spending time on the Internet, or playing video games has also contributed to the significant reduction in physical activity. Despite hosting the 2004 Olympics, Greece has become a society of sedentary individuals. (Many of the stadiums and arenas built for the Games are unused and already falling apart.) This problem has also played a significant role in increasing the numbers of unhealthy, overweight and obese people. Nor does it help matters that Greece has one of the highest smoking per capita rates in Europe. But most countries in the Mediterranean region share a similar fate as Greece in terms of nutritional neglect. For example, there are 290 McDonald’s restaurants in Italy; in Spain, the number is 276. (There are 12,804 McDonald’s in the U.S.) Then there’s the issue of advertising and marketing. Television commercials ignore the traditional diet in favor of junk food—fast food restaurants, packaged sweets and other highly processed sugary snacks.

Cost Factor Fallacy

diet: Does it have to cost more?” They observed that, “the key to avoiding increased overall dietary costs lies in educating consumers about lower cost foods while selectively purchasing limited amounts of higher cost ones.” Those willing to take the one simple step to break the habit—avoiding these unhealthy foods—will find the traditional healthy Mediterranean diet still waiting for them. As Vetsis wrote to me from Athens, “There are grocery stores in every neighborhood where you can find a great variety of healthy foods—vegetables, legumes, fresh fish and meat, eggs, and of course, olive oil.” In fact, even in the U.S. people can adopt healthier eating habits—just like their ancestors of the Mediterranean region from thousands of years ago. This does not mean going to an Olive Garden Restaurant with its phony Old World Italian décor and then gorging on bread-stick appetizers and pasta. Instead, here’s what you should do: grab some fresh vegetables to make a great Greek salad like Coralee did, add a small amount of meat, a nice red wine, and you have a delicious meal which won’t take more than 15 minutes to prepare. S Philip Maffetone, lecturer and author of several books in the fields of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and stress management, was named “Coach of the Year” by Triathlete Magazine and honored by Inside Triathlon magazine as one of the top twenty most influential people in endurance sports worldwide. His most recent book is “The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing.” For more info on Phil or his new book visit philmaffetone.com

While some have tried to argue that eating healthy is too expensive, studies have found that promoting a healthy Mediterranean-type dietary pattern need not necessarily be associated with higher overall food costs. In the September 2009 issue of the journal Public Health and Nutrition, Adam Drewnowski (from the University of Washington’s Center for Obesity Research) and Petra Eichelsdoerfer (from the Bastyr University Research Institute) wrote a paper entitled “The Mediterranean

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Off and running at Xterra Estrella Mountain.

XTERRA Estrella Mountain Trail Run By Dayton Morinaga After driving seven hours across the state, an 81-minute run proved to be quick work for Shaun Martin at the inaugural XTERRA Estrella Mountain Trail Run on Sunday, October 3, at Goodyear, Ariz. Martin completed the 20-kilometer course at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in 1 hour, 21 minutes, 45 seconds. Professional triathlete Katie Ellis was the first female with a time of 1:39:31. More than 250 runners participated in the event, which was the first race of the 2010-11 XTERRA Arizona Trail Run Series. It was the first XTERRA Trail Run ever staged in Arizona. “It really epitomizes what trail running is all about,” said Martin, 29. “There were a lot of ups and downs, a lot of rocks … it was technical and fun at the same time.” Temperatures were in the high 90s for the race. Despite being unaccustomed to the heat, Martin posted a sizzling time to run away from the field. Runner-up Shaun Haley finished more than three minutes behind at 1:25:07.

12TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS TRIATHLONS by Sue Berliner The lights of the Las Vegas strip are at least 30 miles north of Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA). That did not matter to the more than 600 athletes that swam biked and ran in the 12th Annual Las Vegas Triathlon races. Boulder Beach served as the transition area for the Sprint, Olympic and Half Iron distance events on September 26. In the men’s Half Iron distance Jason Bosinski, Huntington Beach, Calif., would reach the beach first in 31:34 for the 1.2 mile swim. A minute later Brad Hendron (Nov/Dec SWEAT cover), Chandler, Ariz., hit the shore and the lead pack took shape. Bruce Balch, Las Vegas, Nev. pumped his pedals and took the lead with a 2:31:31, nearly five minutes faster than any of his competitors for Teri Twarkins the 56 mile ride. winning the Hendron held steady in second place Half Iron at and put the hammer down on the run passthe Las Vegas ing Balch. Hendron won the jackpot with a Triathlon 1:27:34 for the 13.1 mile run, almost five minutes faster than his nearby gambling pals. oosh.com iler, Zaz James Harrington, Las Vegas, Nev. and Joby aquim Ha Jo by o Phot Gutierrez, Placentia, Calif. pushed for second and third places. Balch finished fourth and earned the top masters slot with his strong ride. Alma Loya, Los Angeles, Calif. took an early lead in the women’s Iron race throwing down the best swim with a 35:27. Teri Twarkins, Anthem, Ariz., made up the more than a 7 minute swim gap and gave herself a 2 minute cushion with a bike split of 2:52:25. Twarkins held onto the lead with a 1:53:48 run edging out Loya. Angela Fairchild, Phoenix, Ariz., took third place and the top masters spot. In the Olympic distance Arizona residents Kevin Taddonio, Scottsdale, edged out Cam Hill, Fountain Hills for the overall Victory. Hill won the masters division. Kimberly Jefferson, Henderson, Nev., won the women’s race. Irene Oseland, Las Vegas, Nev., finished second overall and earned the masters win. In the sprint, Nevada residents Kirsten Jackson, Las Vegas won the women’s race and Carter Friedrich, Henderson, won the men’s division.

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Martin, a teacher at Chinle High School in Northern Arizona, also coaches cross country and track. He made the seven-hour drive to Goodyear a few days before the race, and then drove back shortly after the race. “There’s about a 40-degree difference between Northern Arizona, where I train, and what it was for the race,” Martin said. “But other than that, it was great. One of my goals was to make sure and enjoy the views because I’ve never run there before, so I did that.” Martin said he stayed with the lead pack for the first half of the race and broke away in the second half. “I didn’t know what to expect and I didn’t know that trail, so I figured I would stay close to the local guys at the start,” he said. “A couple guys started dropping off (the pace), so I just kept going by myself.” In the women’s field, Ellis regained some confidence with her convincing victory. She was coming off what she described as a disappointing 13th place finish at the XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon at Ogden, Utah, on Sept. 25. She returned to her Phoenix home a few days later and decided to enter the XTERRA Trail Run.

trail run RESULTS 8k OVERALL WOMEN Lajuan Kelley (42:35) Julie Forsberg (45:54) Noelle Baca (46:16) OVERALL MEN (top three and their times) Charlie Boeyink (38:12.6) Riku Paakkonen (38:38.6) Dan Quick (39:29.1) WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS Under 14: Sarah Carter (47:44) 15-19: Sierra Robinett (58:02) 20-24: Holly Stabler(1:05:08) 25-29: Cynthia Moy (1:01:00) 30-34: Suzanne Rebne (48:42) 35-39: Tara Ransdell (47:47) 40-44: Kelly Jones (50:05) 45-49: Rachel Hilgeford (47:05) 50-54: Barbara Faung (1:05:39.0) 55-59: Laurie Labrecque (1:16:09) 60-64: Sharon Moran (1:04:11) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Matt Kipper (44:16.5) 25-29: L Currell (44:04.8) 30-34: Brian Burns (45:44.9) 35-39: Gary Christensen (41:37.3) 40-44: John Nadeau (40:33.0) 45-49: Phil Milan (46:14.7) 50-54: Evan Duffy (46:18.0) 55-59: Bob Williams (51:02.9) 65-69: Don Anderson (59:20.5) 20k OVERALL WOMEN Katie Ellis (1:39:31.0) Dawn Stone (1:42:13.3) Meredith Leva (1:47:26.4) OVERALL MEN (top three and their times) Shaun Martin (1:21:45.0) Shaun Haley (1:25:07.6) Boone Ebel (1:30:11.5) WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 25-29: Alison Williams (2:07:52.9)

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30-34: Yael Dane (2:04:01.1) 35-39: Laura Encinas (1:51:47.4 40-44: Erica Mcclurg (1:56:02.2) 45-49: Susie Kramer (1:48:31.0) 50-54: Jean Watson (2:03:04.4) 55-59: Kim Lorenz (2:51:04.4) MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS 20-24: Sean Mcmanus (2:36:48.0) 25-29: Jason Scronic (1:40:41.5) 30-34: Arrick Nietert (1:31:14.0) 35-39: Flash Santoro (1:36:57.1) 40-44: David Tindall (1:38:17.9) 45-49: Cory Hove (1:42:09.5) 50-54: Ed Jelmberg (1:40:30.1) 55-59: Bill Sandercock (2:04:06.9) 60-64: Ted Buxton (2:41:33.0) 65-69: Robin Lorenz (2:14:04.5)

triathlon RESULTS HALF IRON WOMEN OVERALL Teri Twarkins (5:32:56) Alma Loya (5:36:01) Angela Fairchild (6:10:38) MEN OVERALL Brad Hendron (4:43:19) James Harrington (4:52:09) Joby Gutierrez (4:58:22) OLYMPIC WOMEN OVERALL Kimberly Jefferson (2:36:02) Irene Oseland (2:36:52) Roberta Parsons (2:39:58) MEN OVERALL Kevin Taddonio (2:04:49) Cam Hill (2:06:45) Sean Mccormack (2:22:35) SPRINT WOMEN OVERALL Kirsten Jackson (1:18:20) Mary Barfield (1:21:13) Kathy Micali (1:23:43) MEN OVERALL Carter Friedrich (1:06:15) Chritian Friedrich (1:07:25) Denny Silva (1:09:16)

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CLUBS Arizona Bike Club. Multiple rides all over the valley. Saturdays and Sundays, Moon Valley Rides. 4050M. 6:00 am. Moon Valley Park on Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix. Claire Sutter, 602-942-3682, azbikeclub. com. 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 School. 602-956-3870, bikebarnaz.com Bullshifters Club Rides. 6 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602-862-6262. bullshifters.org. Curbside Cyclery No Drop Group Ride. Saturdays. 4855 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Phoenix, 480-5986778, curbsidecyclery.com. Cyclocross Racers. Rides every other Saturday starting Nov 2nd. Flagstaff. Cross bike friendly courses with plenty of technical & fast flats. All abilities welcome. 928-774-4235, john@azcyclocross. com, azcyclocross.com. Desert Breeze Spin-Cycle. 6:30 am. Sunday morning road rides (moderate/advanced) from Desert Breeze Park, Chandler. Glen Fletcher wgfletcher@cox.net , sportsfun. com/gaba. Greater Arizona Bicycling Association. Tucson. Andrea Lightfoot, 520-461-5170, bikeGABA.org. sportsfun.com/gaba/rideschedule. html. No Women Left Behind (NWLB) Women’s ride. All women welcome, but encourage you to find out your average speed and be able to maintain at least 15 MPH. The goal is to reach 30 miles or more every ride. christinac1@cox.net, nowomenleftbehind.me. Pathfinders. Entry level cycling group. Sundays 9 am. 10m and 20-25m. Paradise Bakery Parking lot, Double Tree and Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Contact Betty Denson betty@progserve.com, thepathfinderscycling.com Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club. Saturday and Sunday rides, some weekdays and holidays, 20-60 miles with regroup stops, less-

experienced to advanced level rides. Extensive club web site. pmbcaz.org. Pinnacle Peak Peddlers. Saturday Breakfast rides, 6:30 am. 2.5 hrs, breakfast half way. Leave from Pinnacle Peak Cyclery on Pima Road to Carefree. Thursday nights, 6:30 pm, 21-29M. 23359 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-473-4601, mail@ pinnaclepeakcyclery.com. Prescott Bicycle Club. prescottcycling.org. Red Mountain Brumby’s Cycling Club. Weekly fast or moderate Saturday ride, 5 am. MWF 5 am, Usery Pass, 30M. T/Th 5 a.m. Las Sendas Ride, 23-26M. Sterling Baer, azbrumbys.com. Saturday Ladies Only Bike Ride. Locations vary from week to week. Check http://theladiespac.blogspot. com for details or email Laverne at rastainred@hotmail.com. Scottsdale ABC Group Rides. Saturdays 6:30 am. Cycle Ranch, SE corner Via Linda & Mountain View. Sundays 6:30 am, Smith’s Shopping Center, Shea & Pima. John 480-391-2629. Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Assn. Weekly mountain bike rides/ adventures. Various terrain/levels. All welcome. Tucson. 520-3583338, Pollock@arizona.edu, sambabike.org. Sun Lakes Bicycle Club. 30-50M. Saturdays 6 am. Meet at flagpole at Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse on Robson Blvd, S of Riggs Rd. golf course of Sun Lakes. Bob 480895-2601. Team LUNA Chix. Monthly free women’s mountain and road bike rides. 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, 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 NOVEMBER 21 Ironman Arizona. 6:45 am. Tempe Beach Park. IronmanArizona.com

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JANUARY 22 Graham County Dual In The Desert. Duathlon. 8 am. Graham County Fairgrounds 527 E Armory Road, Safford. Lester Hughes 480201-7680.

FEBRUARY 27 The 2nd JCC Scottsdale Spring Adult & Youth & 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, DU: Adults: 1/2 mi. Run, 9.5 mi. bike, 2 mi. Run This race is the first in the 2010 Arizona State Age group Championships. www.trifamilyracing.com.

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CLUBS Durapulse. Training valley-wide for all levels. 480-862-3076. info@ durapulseperformance.com, 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, AzTriClub.com. First Wave Tri. Weekly Master’s swimming and running at Arrowhead Country Club, biking from Starbucks on 67th Ave & Arrowhead. firstwavetri.com. Gage Total Training. Triathlon and multisport training. All levels welcome. Train in the Ahwatukee/ Phoenix area. Jane & George 480704-1295, info@gagetotaltraining. com, gagetotaltraining.com. Triathlon Training Glendale Community College - Beginner to Elite The class offers inter-class competition, field trips, sponsor discounts, exposure to outside events and … swim, bike, and run workouts guided by experts. The class culminates with competition in a Sprint Triathlon. Class requirements: road or mt. Bike, bicycle helmet, swim goggles running shoes and an open mind. Mark 623-547-5349, trifamilyracing@msn.com. Phone registration: Glendale Community College at 623845-3333. trifamilyracing.com. Haus Triathlon. Based on friends, fitness, and attainment of personal goals. Beginner to Kona; Weekday and weekend group workouts with periodic social gatherings. haustriathlon.com

Landis Triathlon Club. Open for all levels. Training rides, runs and swims. Informative club meetings -with speakers. Landis Cyclery, 480-730-1081, 602-430-1043, mike@mikehughes1.com, landistriclub.com. Phoenix Triathlon Club –Come Tri with us! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the multi-sport community. Weekly rides / runs, Monthly meetings for schedule see phoenixtriathlonclub.org. TriCats U of A Triathlon Club. Come practice, race, and socialize! Open to all ability levels. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-241-5437, tomcbrown1@home.com. arizonatricats.com. Tri-Scottsdale Foundation. Goal is to increase awareness of the sport, sponsor races and sponsor athletes. Coaching is available from Gage Total Training and Lewis Elliot Racing. Women’s cycling with No Woman Left Behind. Group workouts schedule online. triscottsdale.org. Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club. TDH provides its members with organized group cycling and running workouts every weekend, various training clinics throughout the year, training tucsondesertheat.org or kirk_strang@hotmail.com. Whole Body Coaching. Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome. Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602-275-9177, wholebodycoaching.com.

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Friends. Hiking, backpacking, and canoeing for beginners to advanced. Mail@friendshiking.com, friendshiking.com. Glendale Hiking Club. Several hikes each month. Meets 2nd Thursday of month at 7 pm. Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown. 602-2305391, 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. Phoenix Rock Gym. Rock climbing classes. 480-921-8322, phoenixrockgym.com. Phoenix Trail Mix. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves. 602-4950222, phonix.gov/PARK/hikes.html. Senior Trekkers Club. 3-4M. Thursdays 8am. Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, Tucson. Social hikes for those over 50. Emory 520-296-7795. Southern Arizona Hiking Club. Tucson. 50-60 hikes per month for all ages & abilities. 520-751-4513, sahcinfo.org. Southwest Outdoors Club. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm. Hiking, backpacking, kayaking, crosscountry 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. Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers. Peg 520-628-8985. tucsonorienteeringclub.org. Wandering Soles Hiking Club. 1st Tuesdays at 7 pm. Weekly hikes throughout Arizona. Members ages 25-40. Boulders, 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe. 602-222-2572. wanderingsoles.org.

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

ROWING/ PADDLING CLUBS Arizona Dragon Boat Association. The association invites young and old, or all abilities to participate in a 2500 year old paddling sport.

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Svasquez2@cox.net, azdba.com. Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. info@azdragonriders. com, azdragonriders.com/azdivadragons.html. City of Tempe Rowing Classes. Classes for ages 13 & up & for all abilities & skill levels. Enrollment for our Junior or Masters competitive program is ongoing. 480-3505200, tempe.gov/pkrec. City of Peoria Outdoor Adventure Kayaking Classes. ACA certified classes for adults and children. Ongoing at Lake Pleasant. Call 623-773-7725. Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Club Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai. Experience island style fun and exercise. Tempe Town Lake, North side of Lake at white umbrellas on East side of boat launch. Tue & Thu 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am. Look for Andrew, Janet, Peggy, or Auntie Diane.No equipment needed. 602-821-0641 or 626-200-9440. outriggeraz.com Rio Salado Rowing Club. RSRC member open row. Twice-Daily open rows. Junior rowing for ages 13-17 yrs. old. New classes start beginning of each month. Boatyard, behind the Red River Music Hall on Mill Avenue & Curry Street, Tempe Town Lake. Riosaladorowing.org. Southern Arizona Paddlers Club. Second Monday of every other month starting in January, AZ Game and Fish Building, 555 N. Greasewood Rd., Tucson, 7 pm. vicepresident@soazpaddlers.org, soazpaddlers.org.

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DECEMBER 5 2010 Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk. 9 am. Prescott Town Square, Prescott. Judy Howell, 602-212-9902. 23rd Runner’s Den/Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon and 5k. 7:30 am. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale. Race Place Events 602-277-4372, raceplaceevetns.com.

DECEMBER 11 McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs. 7 am. McDowell Mountain Park, Fountain Hills. aravaiparunning.com. Tucson Cat Mountain Mud Run. 8 am. Double V Ranch at Kinney and Bopp Rd., Tucson. Mudruntucson. com. Scottsdale 3.1 (5k) Running Series. 8:30 am. Scottsdale Sports Complex, Hayden & Bell Rd, Scottsdale. Scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/scc The 12Ks of Christmas. 12k, 1.2k. 10:12 am. Mesa HohoKam Stadium, Mesa. Fieldworks Events & Marketing, Inc. 480-609-3978, www.12ksofchristmas.com. Rillito River Run or Walk 5k/10k. 5K, 10K. 9 am. Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Rd. Tucson. volunteersoaz.org.

DECEMBER 12 New Balance Girls on the Run 5k. 8:50 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. gotrmc.org. Tucson Marathon Events. 26.2, 13.1.7 am. Oracle to Oro Valley, Tucson. Tucsonmarathon.com. Winter Haven Run through the Lights. 5:45 pm. Winterhaven Square, Tucson. azroadrunners.org. Recycle Run 5k. 7:30 am. Paseo Park, Glendale. 602-803-7596

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NOVEMBER 25 Mesa mi amigo’s Turkey Trot. 10k, 2M, 1M. 8:15 am. Red Mountain Park, Mesa. Race Place Events 602-277-4372, raceplaceevents.com. Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic 5k. 5k, 1.5M fun run/walk. 8 am. Reid Park, Ramada 10, Tucson. www.azroadrunners.org. 23rd Annual Road Racers Thanksgiving Day Classic. 10M, 5k, 1M. Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria. Arizonaroadracers.com. Anthem Turkey Trot. 9 am. 10K Run, 5K Run. Anthem Community Center, Anthem. Jeremy Graham 623-3300913 www.4peaksracing.com. Turkey Waddle 5k. 8:30 am. Harmon Elementary, Queen Creek. turkeywaddle.com.

NOVEMBER 27 Healing Arts for Children’s Hearts 5K Run/Walk. 8 am. Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale. Laura Fisher 602-803-7596.

DECEMBER 4 Youth for America Run. 5k, 10k. 8 am. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. grandcanyonbsa. org/10k. 100th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America/Exploring and LFL 5K, 10K and Walk. 8 am. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria.

Vail Jingle Trail 5k and Santa’s Little Helper 1k. 9 am. Cienega High School, Vail. Steve Taggart, 520820-6447, www.taggrun.com. Jingle Bell Run. Adobe Dam, Regional Park, Glendale. 623330-0913,

DECEMBER 19 16th Annual Arizona Road Racers Desert Classic 30k, 5k, and 30k relay. 8 am. Rio Vista Park. Hal Gensler 602-954-8341, www. azroadracers.com. Frosty’s Run. 10M, 2M. 8 am. Reach 11- Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix. alldistancerunning.com.

DECEMBER 31 Midnight Madness Run. 3M. 10:30 pm. Rose Mofford Park, Phoenix. www.runningmasters.net ARR 24 Hour Run to the Future. Victory Lane Sports Complex, Glendale. Phil Davis, 602-954-8341, www.arizonaroadracers.com.

JANUARY 1 4th Annual New Years Day 5K. 9 am. Run. Papago Park Ramadas 9 & 10 Phoenix. Peggy 623-362-8438

JANUARY 9 White Tanks. 19k, 4M. >> XTERRA 8 am. Whit eTank Regional

Park, Wadell. aztrailrace.com. 27th Annual Resolution Run. 9 am. Papago Park Ramada 9 & 10, Phoenix. www.runningmasters.net. Kyrene de la Paloma Family Fitness

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5K & 1 Mile Dove Dash. 8 am. Kyrene de la Paloma ElementaryChandler, 85226 Chandler. www. palomapta.org. 5th Annual Run to Remember. 5k. 8:30 am. Run. Wesley Bolin Memorial Park. Phoenix. Laura Fisher 602-399-2740. Coldwater Rumble Trail Runs. Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear. aravaiparunning.com.

JANUARY 15 Great Expectations Academy Feeling Fit 5K Run/Walk & 1M Famiy Run/ Walk. 9 am. Great Expectation Academy, Sahuarita. Steve Taggart 520-820-6447.

JANUARY 16 Changs Rock ‘N’ Roll. >> P.F. 26.2M, 13.1M, Kids Rock.

Staged in the Valley of the Sun around the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. www.rnraz. com.

FEBRUARY 6 McDowell Mountain. >> XTERRA 15M, 7k. 8 am. McDowell

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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, speedbyrawle.com Marathon Coaching Consultants. “Human kindness through running” Running Club and Personal Training Across the Valley. Group runs: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Track workouts: Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach David Allison: 480-326-1495, marathoncoachaz.com. Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association. NATRA’s mission is to promote trail running in Northern Arizona to folks of all abilities. Saturday group runs on various trails. nsw1731@earthlink.net, natra.org. Phoenix Hash House Harriers. A drinking club with a running problem hosts non-competitive “Hare & Hound” runs “hashes” each Sat. at various locations. 602-230-JERX, http://phoenixhhh.org/. Run AZ. 7 pm. Tues. & Thur. runs. Run AZ, 48th & Warner, Ahwatukee. 480-592-0900. runaz.net. RunFar Arizona. West Valley half and full marathon training, and general running program. runfaraz. com, runfaraz@cox.net. Rx Running. Comprehensive, individualized programs. Flexible meeting times. Nationally certified running coaches. 480-491-3506,

RxRunning.com, coach@RxRunning.com Sole Sports Running Club. Group Runs and Marathon Training. Long Runs Sat. & Wed. Mornings, Mon. & Thur. evenings. Track Workout Wednesday Evenings. solesportsrunning.com. Team in Training. Training for Rock N’ Roll AZ. Teams to walk or run a variety of marathons to help find a cure for leukemia. All fitness levels welcome. 602-788-8622, 800-568-1372. The Lightning Track Club. Phoenix. Athletic and speed training. Coach Mo. 480-217-0175, mstreety@hotmail.com, coachmospeedcamp.com. The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday evening group runs. 6:00 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-3255097, runningshopaz.com. Zonie Hash House Harriers. Regularly scheduled hare & hound chases, generally in the Chandler/ Tempe area. 480–821-0471, zoniehhh.org.

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

SWIMMING CLUBS Arizona Masters Swimming. Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting aquatics fitness and swimming events within the State of Arizona. Part of United States Masters Swimming. 480-365-0037, azlmsc.org. Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. 12-1pm. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-363-3867, camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs. 25+ workouts a week. Scottsdale and Tempe pools. 602818-4790, sundevilmasters.com. 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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