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It’s hard to believe but Halloween and Turkey Trot season is just around the corner! There is no better time and place than soUthern california to to get outdoors and break a sweat. Scan through nearly 200 upcoming events in this edition of RACEPLACE Magazine and pick out your next challenge.

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you take six. They win, right? Well, it depends how you add up the score. They spent 100 extra hours of training to beat you by one? The math seems pretty obvious to me, winner.

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ISLAND HOPPING

FINISHER OR RESIDENT: Most of the races on the mainland give you an escape clause. Drop out and you can catch a bus, hitchhike or get a cab. When you’re on Catalina and you drop out in the middle of nowhere you become much more than a non-finisher: you become a resident.

BY BOB BABBIT T

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ver the years I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous events on Catalina. I started running the Catalina Marathon in the early 1980’s, but since then they have added a half marathon, a 50 miler and the Catalina Eco Marathon so runners can abuse themselves on the island’s amazing trails all year long. After so many years of running the island, why do I keep going back? Simple. It’s the awesome lessons you learn along the way.

TRAINING IS OVERATED: Trail marathons are not like road marathons. Rather than trying to run all 26.2 miles, when there is 6,000 plus feet of climbing in a trail race, you’ll see most folks walking the up-hills and jogging the downhills and the flats. It’s more of a Tour de Trail than a real race. So you can forget about the training log and how many miles you should be running to complete a marathon. If you feel like enjoying a wonderful day alone with your thoughts, ignore that always a pain ‘I’m not really ready for this’ voice and just go for it.

LITTLE THINGS ARE HUGE: When you’re at mile 18 of a trail marathon, it is the little things that always bring us the greatest joy. A cold sponge, a nice breeze, a glimpse of the ocean, an ice cube or a fistful of Gummy Bears are sometimes the world’s greatest gifts.

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BE YOUR OWN ISLAND: Yeah, you are definitely racing on an island, but even better is the fact that in the back country, since there are absolutely no distractions, you get to become your own island. No phone, no e-mail, no texts, no problems. It’s as pure as it gets. You, a pair of shoes and a trail that can take you wherever you want to go.

RUNNING IS OVERATED: This is something I learned a few Novembers ago. I was 17 miles into the Catalina Eco Marathon. I am running on the right side of the trail. A group of three is walking next to me and I’m not gaining an inch.

Our pace is exactly the same, but my heart rate is through the roof. So I decide to follow their lead.

I think it was that great runner Confucius who once said ‘Why run when you can walk?’

LOSING IS WINNING: Say your best buddy trains 40 hours a month for five months getting ready for a marathon. Track sessions, ice baths, long weekend runs and constant pace work. You, on the other hand, decide the night before to jump into a trail marathon. What the heck? You ran a 10K a month ago, right? They invested 200 hours into training over five months while you invested maybe 100 hours of training over the same period. They finish in five hours and

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE ANYONE: In my early years in Catalina, I was a skinny running guy. Let’s just say that the folks who run trail marathons are built from a sturdier stock and can carry a little more heft than the traditional road warriors. As I stood at the start of my first Catalina Marathon back in the day, a point- to- point affair, one of the older, seasoned runners actually read my mind as I sized up the competition.

“Son,” he said, “I know what you’re thinking, but you’re wrong. A lot of that cellulite is going to kick your butt back to Avalon.”

He was right and it did.

Check out www.runcatalina.com for information on all of the events on Catalina Island.

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - #RPAOM September 2015

Morgan Jaldon Morgan was born in Vallejo, California and now lives in San Francisco. Her running journey started when she realized after trying clothes on one summer that she wasnt happy with the size she was fitting into. So, she started running and ran herself down to a size zero.

Since then it has been an amazing journey for her, traveling and meeting new people and participating in events to keep busy. She accredits much of her motivation to her father, who also was a longtime runner.

Morgan continues to run and push herself and is also aspiring to become a core power yoga sculpt instructor in Walnut Creek.

Congratulations Morgan, you inspire us. You’re our september 2015 Athlete of the Month! #RPAOM As athlete of the month Morgan will receive: • $120 gift card to Roadrunner Sports • 1 free event entry to any event on our calendar

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Adventure Run Torrance

September 3, 2015 5:30pm

Roadrunner Sports - (310) 326-8530 - torranceadventurerun@ gmail.com

Road Runner Sports 25359 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA, 90505

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect raffle tickets along the way.

Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Left Coast Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! http://www.adventurerun.com/torrance/

Labor Day Triple Races

September 5, 2015 - 6:30am Daily

Charlie Alewine 9093198492 - charliealewine@gmail. com

Belmont Shores 54th @ E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 90803

Scenic run along an oceanfront running path, with stunning views. 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon every day. Great tech shirts to all entrants! Awesome 3" spinner medal to all finishers. Fun!! Fun!! Fun!! Don't miss out on this one!! active.com

Summer Breeze 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

September 6, 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6335 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

It's time for the Summer Breeze race!! A beautiful, scenic park run!! FREE photos, medals for EVERYONE, chip timing, official results posted, fun for the whole family, walker friendly, affordable low cost!! abetterworldrunning.com

The 5th annual Childhood Obesity Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk

September 12, 2015 8:00am

happyvillage - 2133682607 happyvillage@ myhappyvillage.org

3790 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 3790 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010, los angeles, CA, 90010

"Running-5K - Individual Age group/open $20.00 Running-5K - Group-registration team Age group/open $14.00 - Running-10K - Individual Age group/open $20.00. childhoodobesity.co.nr/

Great Brain Race 5k

September 12, 2015 7:00am

Michelle Laizure - 714-497-3329 greatbrainrace@ gmail.com

Mile Square Regional Park 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

5k run/walk at Mile Square Regional Park. All participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, & custom diecast finisher medal; special awards to overall & age group winners. Free parking & gear check. aaoc.racewire.com

New Balance Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation 5K & 10K Run and Kids Fun Run, presented by your SoCal Honda Dealers

September 13, 2015 -

David Brennan - 323224-1413 - davidbr@ ladodgers.com

Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

"We have a fantastic race planned around Dodger Stadium, a scenic run through Elysian Park for our 10K runners, including a cool down lap around the warning track of the field and appearances by Dodger Legends! dodgers.com/run

Ventura Marathon

September 13, 2015 6:00am

Josh Spiker - Josh@ Vendurance.com

Ventura, CA 668 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001

Flat & Fast Boston Marathon Qualifier and Awesome 2 Day Beach Party @ the Ventura Pier.

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BRA RunWalk

September 13, 2015

Evelyn Calip - evelynsbff@gmail.com

Dockweiler State Beach 12501 Vista del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA, 90293

"Enjoy a great morning of running or walking at the beach! Participants will be running and walking on the service road and travel along the beach service road finishing in the beach parking lot at the event expo. active.com

Santa Monica Classic

September 13, 2015 8:00am

LA MARATHON LLC 213-542-3000 - info@ lamarathon.com

Santa Monica, CA 2600 Barnard Way , Santa Monica, CA, 90401

The Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Come enjoy the picturesque course with ocean views and a finish line that is just steps away from the iconic Santa Monica Pier! santamonicaclassic.com

The Long Beach Fitness Festival 5k

September 19, 2015 8:00am

Katryna - 714-9447540 - katryna@ legendarycompetitor. com

Marina Green 386 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA, 90802

The 5k will be part of the inaugural Long Beach Fitness Festival. The 5k will take place on the flat bike/ walk path around the long beach marina. This is the perfect 5k run for all levels of runners. thelongbeachfitnessfestival.com/

September 19, 2015 8:30am

Jose Zavala 6267558489 - jose@ aztlanathletics.org

Ascot Hills Park, El Sereno, CA 4371 Multnomah St., Los Angeles, CA, 90032

Benefiting: LAFD Wilson High School Magnet Cadet Program - Fundraiser through Aztlan Athletics Foundation Endorsement. Fun, challenging, course throughout historic Ascot Hills Park. Rolling hills & trail. Finisher medal, T-Shirt, Sampling, & Entertainment. Only $25 (Early) ascothillschallenge.com/

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Ascot Hills Challenge Run/Walk/Hike & Community Wellness Festival

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World Peace Celebration 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon

September 19, 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803

It's time to celebrate World Peace at the World Peace Celebration Run/Walk!!!! FREE photos, official results posted, affordable low cost, walker friendly, medals for EVERYONE, fun for the whole family! abetterworldrunning.com/#!world-peace-celebration-91915/c2tk

World Peace Day 5k/10k

September 20, 2015 8:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Fountain Valley Ward St and W Edinger St Shelter 17, Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

It's time to celebrate World Peace Day with an awesome 5k/10k run in a beautiful park!! Chip timing, AWESOME medals for everyone, scenic park route, FREE photos, walker friendly, fun for the whole family!! abetterworldrunning.com/#!world-peace-day-5k10k/c20ly

Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival

September 20, 2015 -

Spectrum Sports Management, Inc. 909.399.3553 - info@ spectrumsports.net

Irvine 6640 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92618

Kaiser Permanente Southern California welcomes back its annual Get Fit Festival to promote the health and well-being of it's employees, members, and the communities it serves. getfitsocal.org/events/

6th Annual STOP CANCER 5|10K Run|Walk

September 20, 2015 -

Alexandra Schoch - 310--841-2600 aschoch@stopcancer. org

Woodley Park, Section 1 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA, 91406

Make a difference! Run|Walk to help STOP CANCER. Proceeds benefit young cancer researchers of all forms of cancer at UCLA’s Jonsson, USC Norris and City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Centers. topcancerrunwalk.org

14th Annual Kickin’ Cancer!® 5K & Family Fun Day

September 20, 2015 9:00am

MTZ Productions 310-836-4100 - info@ mtzpro.com

Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 11620 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90049

This event is about getting sweaty and having fun to fight women’s cancers. It is a day of hope, remembrance, and action. Join the 14th Annual Kickin’ Cancer!® 5K & Family Fun Day

17th Annual Ovarian Cancer Coalition Women’s Health Walk/Run & Health Fair Pg. 19

September 20, 2015 8:00am

Chris Bledy - occofgreaterca@gmail. com

CBS Studio 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, CA, 91604

"OCC & Valley Breast Care Foundation proudly announce our partnership to: MAKE EVERY WOMAN COUNT.ovariancancerrun.com/

5th Bellarmine-Jefferson Open Race

September 26, 2015 7:00am

Leonard Diaz - 626676-5132 - leonardb. diaz@gmail.com

Greek Theater Field 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

2.94 mile cross-country trail race. USATF certified. Mostly packed dirt and concrete on some parts. Course has been home for 42 years to the Annual Bellarmine-Jefferson High School Cross-Country Meet www.arunnerscircleevents.com/belljeffopen/

OC RAPTOR RUNS 2nd ANNUAL WHITING RANCH - "LINE SHACK ATTACK!" 5 MILE TRAIL RACE CHALLENGE

September 26, 2015 8:30am

OC Trail Wings Info@octrailwings. com

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park 27901 Glenn Ranch Rd., Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

Don't miss this fantastic trail run event to help raise money for the care and shelter of injured and/or orphaned local birds of prey. This is a RARE opportunity to race in Whiting Ranch, the most scenic of the OC Parks! http:// www.octrailwings.com/

Conquer Our Run's Summer Last 5 and 10k

September 26, 2015 7:00am

Denise Winner - 310766-6451 - info@ conquerOurRun.com

Dockweiler Beach Imperial Highway and Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA, 90293

Welcome to Conquer Our Run’s conquest at the iconic Dockweiler State Beach. The beautiful beachfront scenery and conquest friendly running environment is the perfect place to conquer your limits 1 run at a time. conquerourrun.com

XTERRA Aliso Canyon Trail Run

September 26, 2015 8:00am

Brennan Lindner 3108217898 - info@ genericevents.com

Aliso & Wood Canyon Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

Race #1 is of the XTERRA SoCal Series on the trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in Laguna Niguel. Great for beginners and experienced trail runners! Trail running at its finest. trailrace.com

September 27, 2015 8:00 AM

Didi Hirsch - info@ didihirsch.org

North of LAX at W. 88th Street & La Tijera Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

Proceeds benefit the Didi Hirsch's Suicide Prevention Center. Health & Fitness Expo, USAT&F certified fast and flat course, chip timing. www.aliveandrunning.org

Pg. 12

17th Annual Didi Hirsch's Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention.

Pg. 13 Bimbo Global Energy 10K

September 27, 2015 7:00am

Scot Breithaupt - 562795-8900 - Sbreithaupt@runracing.com

Marina Green Park 386 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA, 90802

Bimbo is excited to present the new Global Energy 10K, the soon to be world's largest same day global race. runracing.com/events.php

Fun in the Sun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

September 27, 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

The Fun in the Sun race is here!!! FREE photos, low affordable cost, walker friendly, scenic beach route, official results posted, medals for everyone and fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

The Burning Sands 5K-UCLA

September 27, 2015 8:00AM

D'Camp Entertainment - 818-267-8667 - dcampentertain@ aol.com

UCLA 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095

By raising awareness across all cultural, social, and economic bounds, The Burning Sands Runs elects to touch the hearts and lives of all participants as part of a Universal Movement. theburningsands5kruns.com/

Adventure Run Torrance

October 1, 2015 5:30pm

Roadrunner Sports - (310) 326-8530 - torranceadventurerun@ gmail.com

Road Runner Sports 25359 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA, 90505

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect raffle tickets along the way.

Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Left Coast Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com/torrance/

Oktoberfest 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon

October 3, 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803

It's time to celebrate Oktoberfest at the Oktoberfest Run/ Walk!!!! FREE photos, official results posted, affordable low cost, walker friendly, medals for EVERYONE, fun for the whole family!!! betterworldrunning.com

Rock It Racing 5K / 10K at Irvine Regional Park

October 3, 2015 -

Jeri Salazar - 949300-4275 - jeri@ rockitracingoc.com

Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA, 92862

Rock it Racing has a trail run for everyone. Getting out and experiencing the beauty and challenge of the trails does the mind and body good. Anyone can do it: It's just a matter of pace and determination. Run it or hike it....you'll rock it! Join us this October! rockitracingoc.com

Ragnar Trail Vail Lake - 120 Mile Relay

October 3, 2015 -

Ragnar Relay - angela@ragnarrelay.com

Vail Lake 38000 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA, 92592

"Ragnar Trail Vail Lake – CA, presented by Salomon, will be held October 2-3, 2015. Teams will conquer a trifecta of beautiful Southern California trails at this overnight running adventure. ragnartrail.com/locations/vail-lake-ca

RAD Runs

October 3, 2015 7:00am

Annemarie Flaherty - 8188802993 annemarie@ahccc. org

Agoura Hills City Hall 30001 Ladyface Circle, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301

Agoura Hills, CA - This timed 10K and 10-Miler course features historic and scenic views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Agoura Hills. radruns.org

RUNLOVE 5k, 10K, Kid's Run

October 3, 2015 7:30am

Caren Ware Inc. Events/ ITz ABOUT TIME - 909-213-4407 - carenfasttrack@ aol.com

Woodbridge Lake, Irvine, Ca. 4602 Barranca Pkwy ( between Lake/Creek St), Irvine, CA, 92604

The greatest FALL RUN in Irvine. Great way to GET FIT and GIVE back. Enjoy a picturesque lake setting and super course to test your times on. Professionally CHIPPED TIMED by ITz ABOUT TIME. Beautiful 'In it to Win it" awards. Age divisions 3 deep in 5 year age spans. runloverace.com/index.html

Dolphin Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

October 4, 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

The Dolphin Dash race is here!!! FREE photos, low affordable cost, walker friendly, scenic beach route, official results posted, medals for everyone and fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

Dove Dash

October 4, 2015 8:00 AM

Laura Lee Fekete - 949 246-4328 Laura@RyansReach. com

Dove Canyon Golf Club 22682 Golf Club Drive, Dove Canyon, CA, 92679

15th Annual Dove Dash 5K/10K & Pancake breakfast supporting Ryan's Reach Foundation/TBI Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. Registration includes T-shirt & breakfast. RyansReach.com

Kenneth Hahn Eco 8K

October 4, 2015 8:00am

Heather Heath - 323.203.6437 heather@greenrunningevents.org

4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, CA, 90056

Come join us for a fun 5 miles on the scenic trails of Kenneth Hahn Park all for a great cause. The event features a raffle, awards, chip timing and refreshments. The race will benefit Students Run LA. runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?eID=12361

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Aloha Run - 5K Run/Walk - Long Beach

October 4, 2015 7:30 AM

Christy Carreno aloha@thealoharun. com

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802

"Polynesian Music, Hula Dancers, Surf Music! Finisher Medals for all participants. Come join us for this festive 5K Run/Walk. Register today! thealoharun.com/AlohaRun_LongBeach/index.html

The Rose Run 5k Run/Walk & Kids 1k Fun Run

October 4, 2015 7:30am

Jessica Cribbs - 818681-2756 - jessica@ theroserun.com

Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

Come run the Griffith Park trail to benefit cancer patients at The Disney Family Cancer Center! We hate cancer as much as you do...let's support the loved ones we've lost those currently fighting! heroserun.com

October 4, 2015 -

Tom Spiegel - 909 633 6729 - teambigbear@aol.com

Big Bear Lake Business Center Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

Come and enjoy one of the most scenic runs in Southern California. This relatively flat course runs along the beautiful north shore of Big Bear Lake. bigbearnorthhalfmarathon.com

Big Bear North Shore Half Marathon/ 5k, 10K

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5 Steps To Breakout Of Comfort Zones

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W

hy comfort zones hold us back in sports, love and life…

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. -Helen Keller It sucks to suck at things. It sucks even more if people are watching you suck. Welcome to the world of swimming, running, and cycling in public. To avoid the suck, we create comfort zones. A comfort zone is simply a psychological fence that we erect to protect something we feel mentally vulnerable about. Staying inside the fence gives us a sense of security, comfort and a predictableness that is calming. Beyond the fence lies the unknown – which we assume is discomfort, fear, failure, and judgment.

Comfort zones are a normal adaptive

response to keep the inner peace. We all do it.

It’s as human as office gossip. Most comfort zones are very helpful; they materialize as habits or routines that take the thinking (and therefore stress) out of daily tasks. Usually we prefer to keep our underlying vulnerability very private, and for good reason. Admitting that we’re flawed and then showing the entire world what that flaw is, is as scary as hell.

But make no mistake about it, comfort zones are entirely imaginary. Like an emotional plaster cast for a fake broken leg. They are made up by you; figments of your imagination — an imagination that has become hijacked by a primitive part of your brain (the limbic system) that is motivated solely by keeping you alive, minimizing discomfort, increasing pleasure, and…drum roll….protecting your ego. And your brain has a Nobel Prize in protecting your ego and self-image — the perceptions you have about who you think you should be. Your limbic system will lie, cheat, and steal to keep up appearances. At least on the outside.

Many comfort zones are relatively trivial and easy to live with, such as continuing to swim on your own because the thought of joining a master’s swim group fills you with fear about being too slow, not being able to do flip turns, only being able to do breaststroke, or simply being exposed as someone who has no clue as to what’s actually going on. Some comfort zones are trivial and just plain funny – like the

inability to take a dump in front of your spouse.

Some comfort zones are tolerable but frustrating – like always having to wait to shower until you get home from the gym because the thought of being naked in a YMCA locker room gives you the cold sweats. Some are mildly irritating – often to others too – like your tendency to avoid anything with the word “race” in it because the thought of head-tohead competition creates a cascade of anxiety about aggression, embarrassment, and failure.

Perhaps your comfort zone stops you from pushing really hard in a race because of a fear of the pain, or of ‘blowing up’ and worst of all, not finishing. After all, if you lay it all out there and it’s STILL not enough, what does that say about you?

Other comfort zones are more sinister and a recipe for long term misery, like avoiding long term relationships for fear of being rejected, or staying in a job you hate because you don’t know what else you could do and you’ve got bills to pay.

Living in mental cruise control and making nothing but safe choices leads to boredom and complacency. A break-through in happiness, self-awareness, and mental toughness requires new experience. And the best experiences for your brain lie out yonder where the gremlins live. But fear not, here’s a quick cheat sheet to getting your Braveheart on and confronting your gremlins!

Step #1. Choose the comfort zone you’re tired of. If you have no desire to leave a comfort zone because it’s trivial or it doesn’t prevent you from reaching a goal that’s important to you, then my advice is to just leave it the hell alone. A mild case of illogicitis, or harmless hypocrisy won’t kill you. It’s the comfort zones that stop us from enjoying life to the fullest that need to be confronted. Think about all the situations you currently avoid and why. If your denial runs so deep that you’ve justified everything, ask yourself this question instead: in 10 years’ time, what things in my athletic life will I wish I had done differently? Perhaps it’s joining a master’s swim group? Trying to qualify for KONA? Running the Boston marathon? Seeing how hard your body can push in a race?

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TrainingPlace “Comfort zones are more sinister and a recipe for long term misery.

Breakout of them.”

Step #2. Embrace the fear. When you start thinking about leaving the comfort zone and having to face your gremlins, instead of trying to control these thoughts and feelings, give yourself a few minutes to really wallow in them. That’s right, jump right in to the imaginary scenario. Let it surround you.

Think through all the aspects of the situation that are terrifying. Recreate them. Perhaps it’s walking on the pool deck to your first master’s swim session with no idea what the hell is going on, clueless about which lane you should swim in. Hear the splashing and smell the chlorine. Secretly you wish for your own lane. What about feeling hesitant to push yourself to exhaustion on the run for fear of having to walk or, worse still, collapsing?

What about just running easy so your face doesn’t contort and get covered in dried snot? Next, picture yourself as an outsider, as though you’re watching someone else do exactly the same thing. How do your feelings change as you witness someone else making the same ‘mistakes’? Finally, go back to seeing yourself in the terrifying situation but this time focus on controlling your body’s response — slow your breath, inhale deeply from your diaphragm and smile at the craziness of it all. See yourself surviving the ordeal and feel the new sense of accomplishment and happiness.

Step #3. Recognize that actions can fail, but people cannot. One of the biggest misjudgments that people make is mistaking a failed plan for a failed person. Plans fail. Actions fail. People are not failures. The critical point is what we do with our failed actions and plans (or the thought of failure).

Do we learn from them? Do we ignore them?

The Ebola of failure is giving up when the consequences are not physically threatening.

If the consequences are not life threatening (or injury threatening), in virtually all situations the best option for your brain is to KEEP GOING. Mental toughness is built by enduring in the face of failure, it doesn’t come from squealing with delight on a downhill with a tailwind. One scientific reason why this is good advice is due to ‘neuroplasticity.’ We now know that your brain physically changes in response to these experiences. Embracing the suck causes neural pathways and synapses in your brain to change to make you better prepared, more confident, more adaptable, and more resistant. It’s brain fitness.

Step #4. Reframe the Goal. In a comfort zone-busting new experience, force your goal to be something you are always in control of. When the goal is under your

control, you always get to define success and failure. If your goal requires other people to comply, you’re already in trouble. The best goal is based on the effort you plan to give, not the time it takes you, where you finish, or how others see you. Start every new event with this simple pledge: “No matter what happens today, I agree to give it everything I’ve got given the circumstances.” You might be unfit or under prepared, you might get your goggles knocked off, get a flat, or be the slowest person in the lane or race – these are all your ‘circumstances’ – but they have no bearing on the effort.

Step #5. Make snap decisions. Yup, you heard me. If we let our fears and concerns linger long enough, we can become paralyzed by them, unable to make a decision. Sometimes, it’s good to be impulsive.

Go on I dare you, make a quick decision about something scary in the future. The “in the future” part is important because it gives us time to figure out the plan of how we’re going to execute it. Don’t confuse this with snap decisions about actions that also occur at the same time (like getting a tattoo while drunk, or buying something you can’t afford).

By quickly committing to a goal in advance, we overcome decision anxiety AND have time to think about careful execution. It’s a winwin for your brain. So think about something you’re nervous about –whether it’s entering a certain race or signing up for master’s swim – take the plunge and just register and then revisit steps #2-#4 to deal with the ensuing emotions.

So go ahead and do something out of the ordinary. Just jump! Your body and brain (and even your love life!) will thank you for it later.

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Los Angeles Running The 7th Annual Rose Run Los Angeles 5k & 1k Kids' Fun Run

October 4, 2015 7:30AM

The Strength Of A Rose Foundation - 818-681-2756 Jessica@TheRoseRun.com

Griffith Park 730 Crystal Springs Dr , Los Angeles, CA, 90027

Come run the trails for a great cause! The 7th Annual Rose Run sponsored by A Runner's Circle Los Angeles will kick off Breast Cancer awareness month on Sunday, October 4th. theroserun.com/

School Ghoul Los Alamitos 10k, 5k Run and Kids Festival of Races

October 11, 2015 8:00am

Gus Quinonez - (714) 469-6061 - lbeverage@me.com

3021 Blume Dr, Rossmoor, CA, 90720

10k, 5k, and Kids Festival of Races: This scenic, treelined course ~ flat and fast, out and back~ is made for setting records. Small town feel with big time fun. The run starts at Rush Park and goes to Rossmoor Park and back. racewire.com/register.php?id=5219

GLOW Run

October 11, 2015 -

Toni Hynes - hyness8@gmail.com

OC Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA, 92869

GLOW Run 5K/10K/Kids Run, Oct 11, 2015. Picturesque trails at OC Irvine Regional Park. Participants get a Cast Medal, Finishers T-Shirt. Awards for top age divisions.

Proceeds support GLOBAL GLOW charity providing educational after school programs to underserved children. racegrader.webconnex.com/Globalgirlsglowrun

JetBlue Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon

October 11, 2015 -

Scot Breithaupt 562-795-8900 - info@ runracing.com

Long Beach Convention Center 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802

The Premier Fall Marathon and Half Marathon in Southern California. Hosted in beautiful sunny Long Beach, CA, this event is an annual must for any runner. We want you to come "Run Long Beach". runlongbeach.com

Lexus LaceUp Running Series Irvine

October 17, 2015 -

Courtney Leonard - info@laceuprunningseries.com

Mike Ward Community Park 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA, 92604

The LaceUp Runnings Series Irvine will feature 10k & 5k. The Lexus LaceUp Running Series presented by Saucony is an exceptional race and finish experience for runners and their friends. Enjoy a premier running race followed by a local food truck brunch in a lively event hub. laceuprunning-irvine.itsyourrace. com/event.aspx?id=3394

The 8th Annual Randy Simmons 5k, Challenge Run, Crossfit and Bikeride

October 17, 2015 -

LAPD - 323 397-4221 - n.evansrunner2@ me.com

Elysian Park 835 Academy Road , Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Please join us as we run and compete in the hills of the Elysian Park Police Academy in honor of our fallen brother, Officer Randal Simmons. We compete, not only in his honor, but to continue to support the Glory Kids of the Randal Simmons Outreach Foundation. randysimmonschallenge.com/

A Rare Run

October 17, 2015 7:30 AM

Organizer Info National MPS Society 909-223-7132 - info@ mpssociety.org

Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

5K Walk/Run begins at 7:30am. Flat, fast course. Awards immediately following: Overall Male and Female - 5 deep – under 12 to 80+ (Special Awards for best costume) Kid Fun Run starts at 9am. mpssociety.org/

Newport Harbor Heritage Run

October 17, 2015 8:00am

Sunny Beeker - 9495488793 NHHSHHR@GMAIL. COM

Newport Harbor High School 600 Irvine Ave. , Newport Beach, CA, 92663

Serious runners and those who run for fun will enjoy this breezy, beautiful course for the 29th Annual Harbor Heritage Run. Bring the whole family! harborheritagerun.com/index.html

2015 Free Clinic of Simi Valley Tooth Fairy 5K/10K and 1K Kids Fun Run & Community Health Expo

October 17, 2015 8:00am

Karen Finmark - (805) 527-9632 x4 - kfinmark@simimidvalley. com

Simi Valley Town Center 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA, 93065

The Tooth Fairy 5K/10K Run & 1K Kids Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the medical, legal, counseling and dental programs of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, specifically the pediatric dental program. freeclinicsv.com/toothfairy

USC Quench the Fire 5K/10K Run~Walk~Roll

October 18, 2015 -

Walt Walston - 818828-4123 - W2Promo14@gmail.com

6350 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, 91436

A pro chip-timed 5K/10K Run~Walk~Roll & Expo exhibitors, celeb guests, goodies & live music.

Registrants get a long-sleeve T, pair of Skyline Socks & goodie bag. Wearing kooky socks or not, you can come to medal, beat your best time or just have fun!

Take steps to end pain! quenchthefire.org/

Spooktacular Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

October 18, 2015 7:30am

D. Adelman - 619491-0677 - Volunteer.

WizEvents@gmail. com

Bonelli Park 120 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA, 91773

it’s Time to get your Freak on! Race along the scenic shores of Bonelli Park, participants receive a Spooktacular Finishers medal, custom t-shirt, timing, photo, sweet aid stations and family friendly festival. spooktacular10k.com/

Every Angeleno Counts 5K & Festival

October 24, 2015 -

Alex Rousso - 323526-1254 - register@ everyangelenocvounts.org

Homeboy Industries 130 Bruno Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Help support Homeboy Industries at Every Angeleno Counts 5K & Festival everyangelenocounts.org/

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Race for the Rescues

October 24, 2015 8:30am

Lisa Young 3238995640 - topdog@therescuetrain. org

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA, 91103

"Race For The Rescues – Southern California on Saturday, October 24th, 2015, at the renowned Rose Bowl in Pasadena. racefortherescues.org

Lexus LaceUp Running Series Ventura

October 24, 2015 -

Courtney - info@laceuprunningseries. com

Promenade Park (Surfer's Point) Shoreline Park , Ventura, CA, 93001

The Lexus LaceUp Running Series is an exceptional race and finish experience for runners and their friends. Enjoy a premier running race followed by a local food truck brunch and a Sierra Nevada finish line toast in a lively event hub. /laceuprunningseries. com/

The Fantastic 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

October 25, 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Santa Monica, CA 2000 ocean ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405

The Fantastic race is here!!! FREE photos, low affordable cost, walker friendly, scenic beach route, official results posted, medals for everyone and fun for the whole family!!!

LA Cancer Challenge 5K/10K Run/ Walk (LACC)

October 25, 2015 7:30am

LA Cancer Challenge - 310-473-5121 - info@pancreatic. org

Warner Ranch Park / Warner Center Park 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91364

The LACC is a great way to start celebrating Halloween with fun for the whole family. Highlights will include a Fit Family Expo, Halloween Kids Zone with pumpkin decorating, live entertainment and a Children’s Halloween Parade & Adult Costume Contest. .LACancerChallenge.com

October 25, 2015 8:00AM

Renegade Racing 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Salt Creek Beach 33333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629

“Fun for the whole family!

Terrifying-10-Miler, Spooky 10K, 5K and the Super Hero 1/2 Mile Kids Run!” renegaderaceseries.com

Turkey Trot 5k/10k

October 31, 2015 8:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Fountain Valley Ward St and W Edinger St Shelter 17, Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

It's time to celebrate Thanksgiving with an awesome 5k/10k run in a beautiful park!! Chip timing, tech shirts, AWESOME medals for everyone, age group awards, scenic park route, FREE photos, walker friendly, fun for the whole family!! abetterworldrunning.com

GRAB the SWAG 5K - a Product Trick or Treat style run/walk

October 31, 2015 8:00am

Caren Ware - 909 213 4407 - carenfasttrack@aol.com

Laguna Niguel Regional Park 28241 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

"Every registered runner receives a GRAB THE SWAG T-Shirt, race bib and GREAT SWAG BAG! itzabouttime.com/

Monster Dash 5k/10k

October 31, 2015 8:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Fountain Valley Ward St and W Edinger St Shelter 17, Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

It's time to celebrate Thanksgiving with an awesome 5k/10k run in a beautiful park!! Chip timing, tech shirts, AWESOME medals for everyone, Chip timing, age group awards, scenic park route, FREE photos, walker friendly, fun for the whole family!! abetterworldrunning.com

Carrera de los Muertos / Run of the Dead

October 31, 2015 8:00am

Brennan Lindner 310-821-7898 - brennan@genericevents. com

Olvera Street 845 N Alameda St , Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Run with the Dead at Olvera StreetCelebrate Dia de los Muertos with a 5k Fun Run. Face painting, music and dancing and entertainment on the course! All participants receive shirt, medal, digital photo, post event festival at Olvera Street! losmuertos5k.com

Village Run/Walk

October 31, 2015 9:00am

Georgeanne Barrett 818-824-9885 - gbarrett@thevillagefs.org

Metro Orange Line Fulton/Burbank Station 15432 W. Erwin Street, Van Nuys, CA, 91411

The Village Run/Walk 5K Halloween Fun Run will follow the Orange Line from Sepulveda to Burbank and Fulton where participants will enjoy a Kiddie K, entertainment, food, and a community resource fair.

Starting Line: Metro Orange Line - Sepulveda Station/ villagerunwalk.org

OC RAPTOR RUNS 2nd ANNUAL Irvine Regional Park- "Spooky Raptor Run!!" 5 MILE TRAIL RACE CHALLENGE

October 31, 2015 8:30am

OC Trail Wings, LLC - Info@octrailwings. com

Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA, 92869

Don't miss this Halloween morning GHOULING trail race through the SPOOKEY hills of Irvine Regional Park!

You'll be flyin' like a RAPTOR as you soar to the top of Puma Ridgline and blaze trails around Horseshoe loop.

Then turn on your speed DEMONS for a flat'n'fast zoom. octrailwings.com/index.html

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November Adventure Run Torrance

November 5, 2015 5:30pm

Roadrunner Sports - (310) 326-8530 - torranceadventurerun@ gmail.com

Road Runner Sports 25359 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA, 90505

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect raffle tickets along the way.

Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Left Coast Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com/torrance/

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Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research

November 8, 2015 8:00am

Lisa Millar - 703-7299897 - Lisa@tbkf.org

Dockweiler State Beach 12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA, 90293

Fast and Flat with Ocean Views and most importantly funds adult and childhood brain tumor and cancer research right here in Los Angeles. heroesofhoperace.org

Greenway 2020 10K & Half Marathon

November 8, 2015 7:45 AM

Detox Retox Events 213-221-5658 - info@ greenway2020run. com

Ferraro Soccer Field Zoo Drive , Los Angeles, California, 921201

Greenway-2020 10K & Half Marathon is one of LA's top races. The secluded route runs along the LA River greenway providing gleening views of downtown, the Verdugos, and green lushness that surprises most. greenway2020run.com/

Lexus LaceUp Running Series Palos Verdes

November 14, 2015 -

Courtney - info@laceuprunningseries. com

Pelican Cove Park 31300 Palos Verdes Dr. , Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275

"The Lexus LaceUp Running Series is an exceptional race and finish experience for runners and their friends. Enjoy a premier running race followed by a local food truck brunch and a Sierra Nevada finish line toast in a lively event hub. /laceuprunningseries.com/

Into the Wild HPN Trail Running Championship 12k/30k

November 14, 2015 -

Alison Wenster - 714858-9144 - intothewildoctrailrun@gmail. com

Limestone Canyon / Orange County 5524 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA, 92676

We take pride in giving you the best bang for your buck.

Shirts, Medals, Post race refreshments, overall CASH Prizes and age group awards, and a raffle! ntothewildoctrailrun.com/

Walk of Ages XVI

November 15, 2015 -

Denise Horowitz 8187743324 - Denise.

Horowitz@jha.org

Woodley Park 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91436

Walk of Ages XVI will be held on November 15th, 2015 at Woodley Park in Van Nuys. Join us for an unforgettable fitness experience and the ultimate feel-good event, the Home's signature fundraiser is your chance to run, walk, or stroll 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) on a brisk November morning while raising funds for the Home and its residents. jha.org/calendar/walk-of-ages.asp

Paws FUR Pink LA County

November 15, 2015 8:30am

Book That Event 949-407-9993 - info@ bookthatevent.com

Ernie Howlett Park 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 95851

Never underestimate the healing power of pets. This dog-friendly event partially benefits the Local Affiliates of Susan G. Komen and celebrates the unconditional love we share with our two and four-legged family members, as well as the positive health effects that love bring la.pawsfurpink.com

Catalina Eco Marathon & Half

November 21, 2015 8:00am

Spectrum Sports Management, Inc. 9093993553 - info@ spectrumsports.net

Catalina Island 205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, Avalon, CA, 90704

Experience the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the island's wildlife. Sign up for either the 26.2 or the 13.1 miles and run some of the most beautiful, rugged and breathtaking trails you will ever experience! catalinaecomarathon.com/

November 21, 2015 8:00AM

Renegade Racing 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Frank G. Bonelli Park 120 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA, 91773

Come join us for a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run & 1/2 mile Kids Run - This is not your typical Turkey Trot. These holiday runs have a mixture of dirt and paved trails. renegaderaceseries.com

We Run The City 5k

November 22, 2015 -

Luke Farnell - 562822-1215 - lfarnell@ sosc.org

Exposition Park 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90037

We Run the City is a 5K rivalry run/walk that benefits Special Olympics. Alumni, faculty, fans, staff, and students compete for bragging rights and the We Run the City trophy. Medals, Shirts, Food Trucks, Music! New this year: Kids Race and Virtual Option.

WeRunTheCity.com

Turkey Trot Los Angeles

November 26, 2015 8:00am

Generic Events - 310-821-7898 info@genericevents. com

Civic Center Grand Park N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

The Turkey returns to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. Downtown – Get Ready.

First 4,000 Participants receive TTLA Flannel Boxer Shorts. turkeytrot.la

The OC Turkey Trot 5k

November 26, 2015 8:00am

Cindy Chong/Caren Ware - 808 283 8566/ 909 213 4407 - cindyefx@yahoo.com

Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92656

Run ORANGE COUNTY’s TURKEY TROT 5K. Gobble up the opportunity.Plenty of parking, plenty of refreshments, and plenty of Thanksgiving theme. Work up your appetites. Enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish! /itzabouttime.com/

Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 -

Erin Brown - doepicruns@gmail.com

15777 Bowdoin St., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272

Do something good on Thanksgiving! Come on out to the third annual Banc of California Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot and support multiple causes, plus get in a little run before a lotta turkey! paliturkeytrot.com/

Claremont Sunrise Rotary Club Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 7:30am

Parker Emerson - 909-447-9439 parker@emersonenterprises.com

200 W First St., Claremont, CA, 91711

8th annual 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run which supports local sports scholarships, school trips, education, senior centers, and international disaster relief, development, and health projects. claremontsunriserotary.org/TurkeyTrot5KRun.cfm

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Woman's Health 5K Walk/Run, 10K Run, Kiddie K & Health Fair

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Bam

Place: CBS Studio, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, CA

To register: www.ovariancancerrun.com The ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater CA 501(c)3

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Los Angeles Running Xterra Topanga Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 8:00am

Generic Events - 310-821-7898 info@genericevents. com

Topanga State Par Entrada Road Topanga, Topanga, CA, 90290

The 5k is a fun run – we do give out finisher medals, but we do not award age group medals. We will be posting times for all events at the race and online. trailrace.com/topanga-turkey-trot/

Plymouth Rock 'n' Run 5k/10k Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 -

Jim Scott - 714-3101935 - jlscott2@ sbcglobal.net

Yorba Regional Park 7600 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92807

8th annual Thanksgiving Day 5k/10k run/walk hosted at beautiful Yorba Regional Park * Kids 1k fun run * Timed & untimed 5k options * Costume contest * Fabulous finish-line festival. Come trot with us! plymouthrocknrun.com

Turkey Trek 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon

November 27, 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Huntington Beach 17398 N Pacific Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649

It's time for the Turkey Trek run/walk! Medals for everyone, FREE photos, affordable low cost, flat and scenic course, walker friendly, and fun for the whole family! abetterworldrunning.com

Aztlan Classic 5K & Wellness and Music Fair

November 28, 2015 5:00pm

Jose Zavala - jose@ aztlanathletics.org

East Los Angeles College, Weingart Stadium 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez , Monterey Park, CA, 91754

Benefiting the Aztlan Athletics Foundation, East Los Angeles College Running Team and Charles R. Drew University School of Science and Medicine. Includes high quality t-shirt, finisher medal, awards, & Holiday Food Fest Concert, featuring the band Tierra aztlanclassicrun.com

Turkey Dash 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon

November 28, 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803

It's time for the Long Beach Turkey Dash run.walk!

FREE photos, official results posted, affordable abetterworldrunning.com

Giving Thanks 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

November 29, 2015 7:00am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6335 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

What a great way to finish the Thanksgiving Weekend with a Giving Thanks Run through a beautiful, scenic park!! FREE photos, medals for EVERYONE, chip timing, official results posted, fun for the whole family, walker friendly, affordable low cost!! abetterworldrunning.com

December 6, 2015 -

Courtney - info@laceuprunningseries. com

Fairmount Park 2700 Locust St. , Riverside, CA, 92501

The Lexus LaceUp Running Series is an exceptional race and finish experience for runners and their friends. Enjoy a premier running race followed by a local food truck brunch and a Sierra Nevada finish line toast in a lively event hub. laceuprunningseries. com/

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

December 6, 2015 - 8:00 am 11:00 am

Celeste Burnias 9495850201 - cburnias@arthritis.org

Crown Valley Community Park 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

Join us in our 4th annual Jingle Bell Run. There's fun for the whole family! jbr.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1138412

Renegade Santa Run 5K, 10K, Kids Run

December 12, 2015 6:00 AM

Renedage Race Series - 949-9751812 - questions@ renegaderaceseries. com

Hicks Canyon Elementary School 3817 Viewpark Ave, Irvine, CA, 92602

Orange County’s best holiday run! Costume contests Prizes for: Best Running Santa, Best Holiday non-santa Costume and Best Kids Holiday Costume. renegaderaceseries.com/

December 13, 2015 8:00am

Mike Barber - 805797-8401 - Mike@ SantatotheSea.com

Oxnard, CA. 2801 Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, CA, 93036

Prizes for: Best Running Santa, Best Holiday non-santa Costume and Best Kids Holiday Costume. santatothesea.com

Jingle Road Run 5K/10K & Holiday Toy Drive 2015

December 13, 2015 8:05am

Jose Zavala - jose@ aztlanathletics.org

South Gate Park "Goals Soccer Center" 9599 Pinehurst, South Gate, CA, 90280

This is wonderful opportunity to help the Aztlan Athletics Foundation in their “Knock Out Diabetes” campaign and bring awareness to our stand on Gateways Communities Matter! jingleroadrun.com/

Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

December 13, 2015 6:00am

Run Racing - 562795-8900 - info@ runracing.com

Fairplex at Pomona 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA, 91768

"Dress up in the spirit of the holidays and run 13.1 or 5k with friends and family. runholidayhalf.com” runholidayhalf.com/

Los Angeles Jingle Bell Run/Walk For Arthritis 5K

December 13, 2015 7:30am

Carlie Wilhite - 323954-5760 x262 - cwilhite@arthritis.org

Alex Theatre 216 N Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203

Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving! jbr.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1138415

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Santa Claus with a CAUSE 5K A 5K Run in Santa Suits

December 19, 2015 8:00am

Caren Ware - 909213-4407 - carenfasttrack@aol.com

Road Runner Sports 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92653

Everyone gets a full Santa Suit to wear and keep.

Finisher mugs to all. Hot drinks and santa cookies at the finish. Every year SANTA CLAUS for CAUSE gives a gift of giving to the needy. Come enjoy a holiday party, discounts at Roadrunner, and give back. itzabouttime.com/santa-claus-for-a-cause

Reindeer Run 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon

December 20, 2015 7:30am

mark and michelle abetterworldrunning@ yahoo.com

Woodley Park, Van Nuys 6350 Woodley Ave, van nuys, CA, 91436

It's time for one of the best holiday races in SoCal! The Reindeer Run!!! FREE photos, tech shirts, official results posted, low affordable cost, walker friendly, chip timing, beautiful scenic course and fun for the whole family!!! abetterworldrunning.com

RUN in the NEW YEAR 5K

January 2, 2016 8:00AM

Caren Ware - 909213-4407 - carenfasttrack@aol.com

Crystal Cove State Beach Runner Path Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Ca, CA, 92651

Professional chipped time. Age division awards. Set a PR for the year. Flat , fast course on paved path with sweeping views of the ocean. itzabouttime.com/run-in-the-new-year

New Year's Race

January 3, 2016 6:00 PM

Jive Live - customerservice@newyearsrace.com

7th St. & Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90015

"Start off the New Year on the right foot by crossing the finish line! The New Year’s Race Los Angeles course offers its runners an awe-inspiring and totally unique tour of downtown Los Angeles. newyearsrace.com/

Southern California Half Marathon & 5K

January 9, 2016 8:00 AM

SC Half - (949) 559-8171 - info@ schalfmarathon. com/

20 Lake Street, Irvine, CA, 92604

The 24th Annual Southern California Half Marathon and 5K race will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015, in the Woodbridge area of Irvine. Races will begin at 8:00am. schalfmarathon.com

OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series (5, 7 or 10 Miles)

January 23, 2016 8:30am

Book That Event 949-407-9993 - info@ bookthatevent.com

O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

"HEAT UP YOUR WINTER with the OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series. With a scenic 5, 7 or 10 mile run, high quality fashionable shirts, and a post event chili and campfire, we will keep you warm, fit and well fed this winter! Medals to all SERIES finishers! bookthatevent.com/trailrun/

TheFitExpo 5k and Reps n Run

January 24, 2016 8:30am

Bethany Stirdivant - 8184090960 bethany.stirdivant@ TheFitExpo.com

Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St,, Los Angeles, CA, 90015

www.repsnrun.com

Griffith Park Run Half Marathon & 5K

January 24, 2016 6:00am

Los Angeles Parks Foundation - 310 472 1990 - info@ laparksfoundation. org

Park Center, Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

Set in Los Angeles' iconic Griffith Park, runners hit the pavement along a scenic open road. With the challenge of a Half or a 5K fun run there is something for everyone. griffithparkrun.com

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Super Superbowl Sunday 5K & HALF CRAZY Half Marathon

February 7, 2016 8:00AM

Caren Ware - (909) 213 4407 - carenfasttrack@aol.com

Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92618

ORANGE COUNTY’s Superbowl Celebration . Will sell out at 5000. Pick to run/walk a 5k or the HALF CRAZY MARATHON. (Be either Crazy about Halfs or half crazy enough to try one!) SIGN UP EARLY Professionally chipped timed. itzabouttime.com/

Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K

February 7, 2016 -

Spectrum Sports Management, Inc. 909.399.3553 - info@ spectrumsports.net

Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

Join more than 9,000 race enthusiasts at Southern California's greatest Super Bowl Celebration! redondo10k.com/

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LA Marathon - info@ lamarathon.com

123 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 92000

Once you’ve arrived at Dodger Stadium, know how to get around prior to the start of the race! lamarathon.com/

Los Angeles Jingle Bell Run/Walk For Arthritis 5K

January 2016

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February 14, 2016 9:00am

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Paws FUR Pink 5K OC

February 20, 2016 8:30am

Book That Event 949-407-9993 - info@ bookthatevent.com

Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, 92886

Never underestimate the healing power of pets. This dog-friendly event partially benefits the Local Affiliates of Susan G. Komen and celebrates the unconditional love we share with our two and four-legged family members, as well as the positive health effects that love bring pawsfurpink.com

Southland Credit Union Los Alamitos Race on the Base

February 27, 2016 7:00am

City of Los Alamitos - 562-430-1073 - enoda@cityoflosalamitos.org

Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720

5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, 10K Wheel, Glow in the Dark 1K Kids Run, Jr. Reverse Triathlon, & Nation's Largest Reverse Triathlon! raceonthebase.com

OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series (5, 7 or 10 Miles)

February 27, 2016 8:30am

Book That Event 949-407-9993 - info@ bookthatevent.com

O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

"HEAT UP YOUR WINTER with the OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series. With a scenic 5, 7 or 10 mile run, high quality fashionable shirts, and a post event chili and campfire, we will keep you warm, fit and well fed this winter! Medals to all SERIES finishers! bookthatevent.com/trailrun/

OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series (5, 7 or 10 Miles)

March 19, 2016 8:30am

Book That Event 949-407-9993 - info@ bookthatevent.com

O'Neill Regional Park 30892 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

HEAT UP YOUR WINTER with the OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series. With a scenic 5, 7 or 10 mile run, high quality fashionable shirts, and a post event chili and campfire, we will keep you warm, fit and well fed this winter! Medals to all SERIES finishers! bookthatevent.com/trailrun/

Catalina Island Marathon

March 19, 2016 7:00am

Spectrum Sports Management, Inc. 909.399.3553 - info@ spectrumsports.net

Catalina Island 205 Crescent Ave, Avalon , CA, 90704

This event will feature the exciting and historic marathon course used largely since the first year on the Catalina Island Conservancy’s lands. runcatalina.com

April 9, 2016 8:00am

Elizabeth Kane - 562493-1015 - sealbeachrun@hotmail. com

Seal Beach 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA, 90740

Best loved event of spring - flat course, great setting.

Capped registration at 5,500 5/10K and 400 Kids 1K. Early registration ends 2/27/16,-$30 for 5/10K , $15 Kids 1K. Late registration ends 4/6/16 $40-5/10K , $20 Kids. Team and Military programs. See web for detail runsealbeach.com

May 1, 2016 5:30am

OC Marathon - (949) 222-3327 - info@ ocmarathon.com

Newport Center 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach , CA, 92660

Join us May 3, 2015 on our beautiful course with a fantastic finish at OC Fair and Event Center. ocmarathon.com/

June 4, 2016 7:30am

Gavin McKiernan - 562-234-6821 gavin@wrigleyriverrun.com

Hoy Innocents School Parking Lot Pacific Ave and Willow St. , Long Beach, CA, 90806

Something for everyone! Long Beach’s Premier 5/10k.

Combining a friendly, community vibe with a high-quality race experience, the Wrigley River Run offers participants a chip timed race on a fast course through the historic Wrigley Village neighborhood wrigleyriverrun.com/

Greater LA Running

March 2016

April 2016 42nd Annual Run Seal Beach 5/10K

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June 2016 9th annual Wrigley River Run, June 4th, 2016

San Diego & Riverside Running/Walking September Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K Run/ Walk

September 5, 2015 9:00am

Jimi Partyka/Kevin Murphy - (757) 5156538/(757) 705-9618 - kevmurphy1@aol. com

NTC Park at Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

The 5th annual Spartyka WW 5K run/walk comes to NTC San Diego. We welcome all competitive/leisure runners/ walkers and folks with patriotic spirit to join us. Medals for all finishers. spartykawoundedwarrior.com

Optimist Club of Coronado 44th Sports Fiesta/5K Run

September 5, 2015 9:00am

Don Crawford - 619920-8653 - udtra42@ aol.com

Naval Air Station North Island. Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118

A 5,000 meter run over a flat, fast course on paved streets on NAS North Island. Check-in table opens at 7:00 a.m. Day of race registration accepted until 8:45 a.m. Bibs and course briefing provided on day of race. optimistclubofcoronado.org/

Adventure Run San Diego

September 10, 2015 5:30pm

RoadRunner Sports - (858) 974-4455 SanDiegoAdventureRun@gmail.com

Road Runner Sports Carlsbad 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect FREE raffle tickets along the way. Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Stone Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com/san-diego/

The Run for a Child

September 12, 2015 7:30am

Lulu Tyner - 909-3730678 - support@ therunforachild.org

Prado Regional Park 16700 Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA, 91708

THE RUN FOR A CHILD- 5K/10K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run - September 12, 2015 -Prado Regional Park, Chino therunforachild.org

Grape Day 5K

September 12, 2015 -

Maura O'Neill 6192697047 - info@ sandyfeetevents.com

Historical Escondido 150 North Centre City Parkway , Escondido, CA, 92025

Grape Day 5K is for everyone so bring the whole family out for a good time! Features: a free beer at Vinz Wine Bar, a finishers medal, a cool tech shirt and a swag bag. sandyfeetevents.com/grape-day-5k/

Revel Big Cottonwood

September 12, 2015 7:00am

Anna Ryan - 720467-2188 - Anna@ brooksee.com

Cottonwood Heights, Utah 265 E. Fort Union Boulevard , Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121

The Hoka One One Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half is very excited to announce its expansion into the REVEL Race Series! New REVEL races are scheduled in Denver and Los Angeles, with more locations to follow. runrevel.com/bcm/info

LoziLu Women's Mud Run - San Diego 2015

September 12, 2015 -

LoziLu - 424-2569458 - info@lozilu. com

San Diego TBD, San Diego, CA, 92101

Exfoliate your Girls’ Day Out… Make the boys jealous and get dirty at the LoziLu Women’s Mud Run! lozilu.com/san-diego

Aloha Run - 5K Run/Walk - San Diego

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September 13, 2015 - 7:30am - - aloha@ thealoharun.com

aloha@thealoharun. com NTC Park- Liberty Station 1740 E Mission Bay Dr , San Diego, CA, 92109

Polynesian Music, Hula Dancers, Surf Music! Finisher Medals for all participants. Come join us for this festive 5K Run/Walk. Register today. Last year’s race sold out! thealoharun.com

6th Annual Beaumont Spirit Run

September 19, 2015 8:00am

Steven Leach - info@ beaumontspiritrun.org

Beaumont High School Sports Complex 350 Brookside Ave, Beaumont, CA, 92223

Our annual community-based event is for both competitive runners and those who want to participate in friendly competition. Our event is chip-timed. Both the 5K and 10K are USATF-certified courses that pass through our beautiful community. beaumontspiritrun.org

Lap the Lakes 5k

September 19, 2015 8:00am

Bill Pommering 1-619-504-9210 - info@santeelakesfoundation.org

Santee Lakes 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA, 92071

Scenic 5k run/walk around the Santee Lakes! Course is flat & fun. Enjoy post-race festivities. The 5k in chiptimed with awards for top 3 finishers in each age-group.

Children in strollers are free. lapthelakes.com

31st Annual Self-Transcendence La Jolla Swim & Run

September 20, 2015 7:00am

SCMT - 619-2800735 - vasudha@ ix.netcom.com

La Jolla Shores Beach 8302 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA, 92037

A classic San Diego event--sun, sand, and surf! 1-mile swim from La Jolla Cove to La Jolla Shores followed by 10K run along beach. Relays allowed. New for this year: 10K Run-only category. Sponsored by Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. us.srichinmoyraces.org/sandiego/swim-run

Adventure Run - Every 4th Thursdays

September 24, 2015 5:00pm

John Bermudez - 760444-3020 - CarlsbadAdventureRun@ gmail.com

Road Runner Sports Carlsbad 5617 Paseo del Norte, Unit 100, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect FREE raffle tickets along the way. Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Stone Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com

Wild Willow Farm 5K, 10K and Chili Brew Fest

September 26, 2015 -

Maura O'Neill events@sandyfeetevents.com

Wild Willow Farm & Education Center 2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92154

You are wandering the grounds of a San Diego farm to stretch out before a 5K or 10K trail run. The smell of chili wafts through the air. A craft brew is waiting to wash it down. Post race, the sound of bluegrass music and laughter fills the air on this beautiful day... sandyfeetevents.com/wild-willow-farm-5k/

Del Mar Mud Run

September 26, 2015 9:00am

VAVi INC 858.273.3485 x13 info@delmarmudrun. com

Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014

" One of the most fun mud runs in the world, it has attracted celebrities, international media and participants from across the country. delmarmudrun.com/

Lion Chase 5k

September 26, 2015 7:00am

Alyssa Stegemoller astegemoller@amor. org

Tidelands Park Coronado 2000 Mullinex Dr., Coronado, CA, 92118

Join the Amor Lion Chase 5k Fun Run/Walk benefiting families in poverty in Mexico through the Casa de Amor house building program. The 4th annual Lion Chase 5k is a fantastic opportunity to run in one of the most beautiful venues in San Diego. amor.org/lionchase

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SPRINT, SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON INDIVIDUAL AND RELAY OPTIONS

OCTOBER 18, 2015 SOUTH SHORES PARK SAN DIEGO, CA

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United Way of the Desert

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A community bike tour with to support ALS

Sunday, October 25, 2015 Del Mar Fairgrounds

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

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WHEN: SUNDAY SEPT. 20 2015 WHERE: KAISER PERMANENTE IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER 6640 ALTON PARKWAY

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elcome to the 4th Annual Get Fit Festival. We are excited to announce several new additions in 2015.

Bring the family, bring friends, but most importantly—be there!

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THE GET FIT FESTIVAL

Not a runner or a biker… no problem.

Join the fun with lots of activities to choose from, including • Food trucks – sample some of OC’s finest food trucks (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

• Thrive Apparel Blowout Sale – grab a workout shirt, shorts, hat, etc. at a great price (cash or check only) • The Thrive Zone – try your luck at one of the challenging carnival games • The Fitness Zone – try Zumba, yoga, or line dancing. Check getfitsocal.org for schedule and line-up • The Kid’s Zone – bounce and blast your way through the kid’s zone (activities for ages 4 - 12) • Fitness and Health Expo – check out a new product or service from a select group of fitness and health professionals

• Live music – hear the great sounds of Catfish Junction playing live on the main stage

THRIVE 5K FUN RUN/WALK

Enjoy a fast but friendly 5K course through the streets and trails of Irvine.

This chip-timed event is open to all skill levels and ages. All proceeds to benefit the Southern California Special Olympics.

THE THRIVE BIKE CLASSIC

Enjoy a scenic 30-mile tour through the heart of Orange County. This noncompetitive event is a great way to see the OC with friends and family. Past participants rave about this scenic and beginnerfriendly course. Pump up those tires and let’s roll!

THE GET FIT RELAY CHALLENGE

The Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Challenge is a 36-mile relay completed by a six-person team. Each team member runs or walks two different three-mile routes through the scenic San Diego Creek River Trails.

The distance is sure to appeal to elite athletes, as well as the occasional jogger.

It’s the perfect relay race for everyone.

Starting in the parking lot at the Kaiser Permanente Irvine Medical Center, one team member at a time hits the path for a three-mile journey. The rest of the team waits at their team tent and/or the checkpoint area by the start. Signs and balloons will mark the course. Participants run the course and head back to the checkpoint to hand off to a teammate. When they are not running, other team members will be busy cheering on teammates and other teams in the Thrive Village!

ALL FITNESS LEVELS ENCOURAGED!

Running two legs during a four-hour relay race is much easier than you think. You will have plenty of time after the first leg to stretch, rest, eat, and drink, before completing the second leg. Once the last runner comes in on the last leg, all team members will perform a victory lap and finish together.

Finisher medals and awards will occur at the finish line on the finisher stage!

The best way to put together a team is to elect a team captain. Put your team together as early as possible. It’s easier to recruit people when they have time to train, and before their schedule gets too busy.

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We suggest you get your team together and design a uniform unique to your team. Be creative and have fun. Who knows… maybe you might win a prize for best team outfit. All team members will receive a dri-fit running shirt and finisher’s medal.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

The relay registration is $240 per team ($40 per person). The team captain will need to register the team and pay on behalf of the team. You do not need to have your entire team put together to register. You can add or substitute team members up to a week before the event. The first 100 people to register will receive a custom training plan and fitbook™ fitness + nutrition journal ($25 value!)

EVENT PACKET PICK-UP • Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Sunday, September 20 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

AWARDS

There will be awards for best team costume, best team campsite, and overall winners.

SCHEDULE 6:00 AM All Event Check-in / Group Warm-up on Main Stage 6:30 AM Yoga 7:00 AM OC Bike Tour PRICING 7:30 AM 5K Start 5K $20 8:00 AM Relay Start Bike Tour $35 8:30 AM Zumba Relay $40 ($240 per team) 9:30 AM Hula Hoop Fitness 10 A.M. Thrive Basketball Challenge 11:30 A.M Health & Wellness Q&A w/an NBA All-Star 12:00 PM Live Music – Catfish Junction

Saturday, Nov. 7 • 8am Features

• Colorful t-shirt to all participants • USAT&F Certified Course and Sanctioned Event • Finishing on Julian High School Track • FREE DRAWING / Julian Gift Certificates • Refreshments

Awards

• Each division, male & female • All 1K runners will receive a medal

Day of Race Registration

• Starting at 6:30am at Julian High School 1656 Highway 78, Julian

Fees

• 10K/5K: $35, Late Fee: $38, Event Day: $40 • Kids 1K: $10, Late Fee: $12, Event Day: $15 (Late fee applies after October 25th.)

• Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE • Bibs are NON-TRANSFERABLE • Make checks payable to Julian Eagle Booster Club • Mail to: Julian Eagle Booster Club P.O. Box 417, Julian, CA 92036

Julian High School • Julian, CA Benefits: Julian High School Athletic Program

Course

Start at Julian High School, 1656 Highway 78.

10K/5K tour downtown Julian to Menghini Winery with return to high school and finish on track. Julian is known for its fall colors, apples, rolling terrain and historical village atmosphere.

Bring the family and spend the day!

Race Consultant

Register Online: kathyloperevents.com/julian10K R A C E P L A C E S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 30

• Kathy Loper Events, 619-298-7400 • Hosted by the Julian Eagle Booster Club

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SD & Riverside Running Fall-Tastic 5k

September 26, 2015 7:30am

Gregg Cacioppo - 7602241173 gregg@thatsportspaper.com

Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center , CA, 92082

Join us for the 1st annual Fall-Tastic 5K! Proceeds go to local non-profit sports organization. This is also opening day for Bates Nut Farm, run the course with the whole family and make new traditions! Participants receive finisher medal, goodie bag, and T-Shirt! events.hakuapp.com/fall-tastic-5k

BootCamp Challenge

September 26, 2015 9:00am

Kelley Sitar - info@ bootcampchallenge. com

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 3800 Chosin Ave , San Diego, CA, 92140

3 mile obstacle run with over 50 REAL obstacles used to make United States Marines, plus over 60 USMC Drill Instructors providing extra motivation throughout the race course. Compete as an individual, a team of three or a team of five. Run where Marines are Made! Visit our website for more information.bootcampchallenge.com/

Pacific Beachfest 5K

October 3, 2015 8:30am

High Performance Movement - info@ pacificbeachfest5k. com

710 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92109

Join us for the most popular run on the sands of Pacific Beach! Following the race, enjoy the beer garden, multiple stages of live music, pro surf and volleyball competition, hundreds of vendors, and more! www. pacificbeachfest5k.com

American Made 5K presented by the Reshoring Institute

October 3, 2015 9:00am

Scott Abbott - 817944-3573 - scott@ raceoperations.com

NTC at Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106

The Made in America 5K presented by the Reshoring Institute is proud to announce this inaugural event at NTC Park! This family friendly event offers FREE entries for children 12 and under and includes only race amenities proudly displaying the label "Made in America." /reshoringinstitute.org/funrun15

Run Riverside Challenge

October 3, 2015 7:00am

Briana Manion info@hometownheroesrun.com

Arlington Heights Sports Park 9401 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503

The Riverside Hometown Heroes Honor Run, the first event of three, is excited to participate with two run events, the The 37th Annual Mission Inn Run on November 8, 2015 and the Citrus Heritage Run on January 9, 2016 on the Run Riverside Challenge. hometownheroesrun.com/

Adventure Run - Every 2nd Thursdays

October 8, 2015 5:00pm

John Bermudez - 858974-4455 - SanDiegoAdventureRun@ gmail.com

San Diego 5549 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect FREE raffle tickets along the way. Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Stone Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com

OB Brat Trot Beach Runs - 2K Family Fun Run & 5K Beach Run

October 10, 2015 -

Ocean Beach Community Foundation - info@wesupportob. org

Ocean Beach 5050 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92107

All ages are welcome. Races start and end near the entrance of the OB Oktoberfest Beer Garden. Costumes are highly encouraged! Dust off your lederhosen and yodel down the beach dressed as your favorite hot dog!

All proceeds benefit local OB youth sports programs.

OBBratTrot.com

Good On You 5k Walk/Run

October 10, 2015 9:00am

Jeanette Ampudia - 6195077915 - jeanetteampudia@ gmail.com

Crown Point, San Diego 3750 Corona Oriente Rd, San Diego, CA, 92109

"Run For Fun! Run With Purpose!: purtonfoundation.org/good-on-you-5k-runwalk/race-registration/

UC Pack 11 Cub Scout 5K

October 11, 2015 10:00am

Kuan Collins - 858-405-4905 kuan.h.collins@gmail. com

Road Runner Sports 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA, 92111

Come and join us at the First Annual UC Pack 11 5K. Proceeds will be donated to the Emilio Nares Foundation helping families with children battling cancer. fundly.com/uc-pack-11-cub-scout-5k

2nd Annual Henry Wong 5K

October 11, 2015 10:00am

Kuan Collins - 858-405-4905 kuan.h.collins@gmail. com

Road Runner Sports 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA, 92111

Come join us and run in the 2nd Annual Henry Wong 5K! Benefiting the Emilio Nares Foundation. fundly.com/2nd-annual-henry-wong-5k

Adventure Run - Every 4th Thursdays

October 22, 2015 5:00pm

John Bermudez - 760444-3020 - CarlsbadAdventureRun@ gmail.com

Road Runner Sports Carlsbad 5617 Paseo del Norte, Unit 100, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect FREE raffle tickets along the way. Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Stone Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! .adventurerun.com

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Surfing Madonna Beach Run - 10 Mile & 5K/10K

October 24, 2015 12:30pm

Bob Nichols - 760846-5721 - bob@ surfingmadonna.org

Moonlight State Beach 400 B Street, Encinitas, CA, 92024

LARGEST BEACH RUN in the COUNTRY!!! This low tide hard pack sand course starts and finishes at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, CA!! All entries include Super Soft Race Shirt, KILLER medal with Magnet on the back, Race Photos & FREE BEER after the race. $15.000 PRIZE MONEY! surfingmadonnarun.org/

October 24, 2015 7:00 AM

Klein Clark Sports - (760) 324-7069 - greg@kleinclarksports.com

1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

"Beautiful and challenging climb of 2000 vertical feet in just over 3.7 miles. Participants receive 50 year Tram Anniversary finisher medal, post event full breakfast, Tech race shirt, chip timing, Prizes & Awards. www.kleinclarksports.com”. kleinclarksports.com/ tram

October 25, 2015 -

Gretchen Simoneaux - 760-415-9836 gsimoneaux@als.net

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014

Del Mar Fairgounds through San Dieguito Coast to Crest Trail. b4m.als.net/Hike4Mike.aspx

Jack O Smash

November 1, 2015 7:30AM

Ginger Couvrette Ginger@halcyonca. com

12349 McIvers Ct, Poway, CA, 92064

Jack-O-Smash and the Family Fun Festival takes place Sunday, Nov 1, 2015 at the Sportsplex in Poway. jack-o-smash.org/

Celebration Run

November 1, 2015 7:00am

Chaz Major - cmajor@celebrationrun. com

Bonita Cove 1100 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109

The celebration is back on November 1, 2015! Run the half marathon or 10K scenic, waterfront course that starts and finishes in Mission Bay’s beautiful Bonita Cove. Don’t miss a celebratory atmosphere complete with a finish on the sand, board short surfer guys and bikini clad ladies awarding you a finisher medal and a festive post race party. There’s also a Kids Fun Run so bring the whole family! celebrationrun.com/sandiego/

Team RWB 5K/10K

November 7, 2015 8:00am

Kelsey McConville - 858-836-0133 kelsey@ismsports. net

Robb FIeld Ocean Beach, California 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego , CA, 92107

Join the community of San Diego for a 5K/10K run, and Kids Boot Camp. Come out and help support Team Red, White, and Blue's mission of supporting America's veterans through physical and social activities. /teamrwbrun.com/

November 7, 2015 8:00 AM

Kathy Loper Events - 619- 298-7400 - info@kathyloperevents.com

Julian 1656 Hwy 78, Julian, CA, 92036

"Run in the Apple Country! The Julian 10K/5K Run is back this November 7th! kathyloperevents.com/

Adventure Run - Every 2nd Thursdays

November 12, 2015 5:00pm

John Bermudez - 858974-4455 - SanDiegoAdventureRun@ gmail.com

San Diego 5549 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect FREE raffle tickets along the way. Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Stone Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com

Say No To Drugs LA 10k, 5k & Kiddie Fun Run

November 15, 2015 8:00am

http://saynotodrugsrace.org/

Gate 3, 2160 Parking Structure 3900 Lankershim Blvd

Enjoy the Universal Backlot from your feet! Chiptimed 5K Fun Run & Walk. The course will wind through the backlot, over blacktop on, up and down several steep hills through some of the most famous movie sets.

November 15, 2015 7:30am

KOZ Events - info@ kozenterprises.com

Sunset Park 101 Ocean Boulevard , Coronado, CA, 92118

Veterans Day 5K is Sunday, November 15, 2015.

Run with the waves of the Pacific Ocean on your right and the San Diego Bay on your left, finishing with a California Beach Party! Run along the "Silver Strand," from Coronado to Imperial Beach! kozevents.com

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30th Annual Tram Road Challenge 6k uphill run and walk Pg. 26 & 34

Hike4Mike 5K Walk for ALS Research

November

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Julian 10K/5K Run Pg. 30

Pg. 38 Veterans Day Silver Strand 5k Pg. 35

Silver Strand Half Marathon San Diego Pg. 35

November 15, 2015 7:00am

Sarah Clinton - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Sunset Park to Imperial Beach Pier 101 Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118

1/2 Marathon is open to Runners and Walkers. 10 mile course is open to Runners, Walkers, Skaters, Hand cycles, and Wheelchairs. Run with the Pacific Ocean on your right and the Bay on your left, from Coronado to Imperial Beach! kozevents.com

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J o i n u s f o r t h e 1st A n n u a l R i v e r s i d e Tu r k e y Tr o t !

We’re bringing it home for the holidays!

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Start a NEW tradition this year and be a part of the Inaugural Riverside Turkey Trot!

The 1st Annual Riverside Turkey Trot is a run/walk featuring a 15K, 5K and Mini-Trot Kids Race through the historic streets of downtown Riverside.

The Riverside Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving morning and be a participatory run/walk for people QH CNN ƂVPGUU NGXGNU 6JKU HCOKN[ HTKGPFN[ GXGPV YKNN CKO to inspire families to get together, get healthy and have fun before eating a Thanksgiving feast!

For more infor mation visit: Ri ver s ideTurkeyTrot .com

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Run/Walk/Skate Down the Silver Strand!

Stay in

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Sunday, November 15, 2015 A California Beach Party with Live Music, Beer Garden and Food!

www.KOZevents.com

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Funded in part by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District Corporation with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.

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SD & Riverside Running USA Half Marathon

November 21, 2015 6:00am

USA Half Marathon, LLC. - 800-RUN-3213 - run@usahalfmarathonsandiego.com

San Diego 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

"Join the nation’s leading distance runners to race through the streets of San Diego! usahalfmarathonsandiego.com/

The Riverside Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 -

Sparkswood Events - info@sparkswoodevents.com

Riverside, CA 2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA, 92501

"Join us for the 1st Annual Riverside Turkey Trot! We are bringing it home for the holidays!

RiversideTurkeyTrot.com

November 26, 2015 7:30am

Father Joe's - 619446-2193 - events@ neighbor.org

Balboa Park 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101

"San Diego's Best Turkey Trot!" The Best Way to start your Thanksgiving Day! All proceeds go to help your homeless neighbors in need—from children and families to adults and veterans. kozevents.com

Dana Point Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 7:00am

Vickie McMurchie - 949-496-1555 - turkey@danapointchamber.com

Dana Point Harbor Dana Point Harbor Drive & Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is the oldest Trot in California and is known, not only for its family-friendly activities, but for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Dana Point Harbor. turkeytrot.com

San Diego South Bay Turkey Trot 15k, 10k, 5k

November 26, 2015 8:00am

Lee Ann Yarbor 619-269-5442 - info@ usaenduranceevents. com

Bonita CA 4250 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA, 91902

Looking for a Thanksgiving Day run in San Diego where everyone can be happy? Walk or run the 5K, 10K or a 15K. Overall winners, age category and costume prizes.

Only 15 minutes south of Mission Valley, everyone is sure to have a blast this Thanksgiving in beautiful Bonita. sdturkeytrot.com

Burbank YMCA Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 7:30am

Burbank YMCA memberservices@ burbankymca.org

Downtown Burbank 321 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91502

Run, jog, walk or push a stroller…but don't miss the annual Burbank Community YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K/10K. burbankymca.org/turkeyTrot.php

Pacific Marine Credit Union O'Side Turkey Trot

November 26, 2015 -

Kinane Events - 760434-5255 - info@ kinaneevents.com

Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, CA 300 N Pacific St., Oceanside, CA, 92054

Come “move your feet before you eat” on Thanksgiving at the 10th PMCU Turkey Trot 10k or 5K run/ walk and kids runs. Event offers a costume contest, live entertainment and finisher medals for all. osideturkeytrot.com/

November 26, 2015 7:00am

Steve Lebherz - 7608031797 steve@encinitasturkeytrot.org

Encinitas, California 460 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA, 92024

"Use Code 'RACEPLACE15' at checkout for a discount. encinitasturkeytrot.org/

Adventure Run

December 3, 2015 5:00pm

John Bermudez - 760444-3020 - CarlsbadAdventureRun@ gmail.com

Road Runner Sports Carlsbad 5617 Paseo del Norte, Unit 100, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Join runners LIKE YOU for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN!!! Enjoy 60 minutes of FUN as you run & collect FREE raffle tickets along the way. Toast your adventure post-run with your friends in the Stone Brewing beer garden & win prizes! RSVP today! adventurerun.com

Jingle Paws 5K and fun run

December 5, 2015 8:00am

Jackie Horton-Toft - 619-561-3277 - ladydogtrainer@hotmail. com

"Cuyamaca College, Water Conservation Garden 900 Rancho San Diego Parkwa, EL Cajon, CA, 92019

Bring your best four legged friend and enjoy a fun holiday time at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden.

5K and fun run portions. This is a fundraiser for the ACES Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the El Cajon Animal Shelter. acesfoundation.org

OHANA Holiday Toy Drive 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Run

December 20, 2015 8:30am

Jose Zavala - jose@ aztlanathletics.org

De Anza Cove 3000 North Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109

Aztlan Athletics and the Salvation Army- Ray & Joan Kroc Center is hosting this fundraising event in support of its programs. Bring a toy for the drive to be donated.

Fast and flat course & kids 1K fun run. ohanaholidayrun. com/

Hot Buttered Run 10K / Kids Kandy Kane Race

December 20, 2015 10:00am

Energy Events - registration@energyevents.com

Paradise Point Resort 1404 Vacation Road , San Diego, CA, 92109

San Diego is in for a treat! The 4th Annual Hot Buttered Run 10K is a family tradition. Join us for a fun filled holiday themed event in Paradise. Hot Buttered Rums for adults & Hot Chocolate for the kids! Santa Claus, Christmas Trees, Running & Fun! energyevents.com/sandiegohotbutteredrun

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Encinitas Turkey Trot “Use Code ‘RACEPLACE15’

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon

December 27, 2015 7:30am

Lee Ann Yarbor 619-269-5442 - info@ usaenduranceevents. com

Rancho Penasquitos to Torrey Pines 14455 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA, 92129

New race start and expo at the Doubletree Golf Resort in Rancho Penasquitos. Don’t miss this “fast” San Diego Holiday favorite. sdholidayhalf.com

The Citrus Heritage Run

January 9, 2016 7:30am

Sparkswood Events - info@sparkswoodevents.com

Arlington Heights Sports Park 9401 Cleveland Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92503

The Riverside Road Runners highly recommend this fun and scenic course as a great tune up race for 2016.

Race distance includes 13.1, 5K and a 1 mile kids race for fun. All proceeds from the Citrus Heritage Run support Riverside-area student running programs and scholarships. citrusheritagerun.com

Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon

January 17, 2016 6:15am

In Motion, Inc - (760) 692-2900 - info@ inmotionevents.com

Westfield Carlsbad & Carlsbad Blvd. 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Carlsbad is a winter marathon and half marathon unlike any other. From our ideal weather conditions to our spectacular coastal course, Carlsbad is more than a race - it's an unforgettable experience! carlsbadmarathon.com/

Super Run 10K/5K

February 6, 2016 7:30am

Kathy Loper 6192987400 - info@ kathyloperevents.com

South Shores Park San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92109

"Start the Super Bowl weekend with a Super Run! Flat and fast 10K/5K courses at South Shores Park” kathyloperevents.com/superrun/

Coronado Vanetine's Day 10K and 1 Mile Run

February 14, 2016 8:00am

KOZ Events - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Tidelands Park 2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA, 92118

The 6th Annual 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Valentine's Day. Awesome post race party with live Music Beer and Food.Tech -T, Finishers Medal! coronado10k.com/

San Dieguito Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk

February 14, 2016 8:00am

Kathy Loper kathy@kathyloperevents.com

1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr - Del Mar, CA 92014

“This is one of the most beautiful & scenic courses you will ever run.” Benefits: San Diego County Parks Society. http://www.kathyloperevents.com/san_dieguito/

February 21, 2016 8:30am

Book That Event 949-407-9993 - info@ bookthatevent.com

Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

Never underestimate the healing power of pets. This dog-friendly event partially benefits the Local Affiliates of Susan G. Komen and celebrates the unconditional love we share with our two and four-legged family members, as well as the positive health effects that love bring pawsfurpink.com

March 13, 2016 7:00am

San Diego Half Marathon - 619-333-6786 info@sdhalfmarathon. com

Downtown San Diego 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101

The San Diego Half Marathon is a premier race that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of San Diego, while raising money to help its communities. sdhalfmarathon.com/

May 28, 2016 8:00am

Seasick Marketing - 858-259-1501 - avocado@seasickmarketing.com

Downtown Fallbrook Main Street Fallbrook, Fallbrook, CA, 92028

On Saturday May 28, 2016 the streets of Fallbrook, CA will once again become the scene for one of Southern California's and San Diego’s County's newest and most scenic races. avocadohalfand5k.com/

May 30, 2016

Kimberle Austin 951-444-1880

Temecula, CA 28582 Harveston Drive

This favorite Memorial Day running event takes place in the beautiful Harveston Community in Temecula, CA. This flat, out and back course winds around Harveston parks, lakes and beautiful homes.

January 2016

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February 2016

Pg. 53 Paws FUR Pink San Diego

March 2016 San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

May 2016 Avocado half marathon and 5k $12.00 off use code RACEPLACE16

Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1K Run

Bay Area Running/Walking September San Carlos Adventure Run

September 3, 2015 6:00pm

Brian - SanCarlosAdventureRun@gmail. com

San Carlos 1125 Industrial Rd, Suite D, San Carlos, CA, 94070

Road Runner Sports Adventure Run is a FREE, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and free beer*. Enough said? adventurerun.com

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10K Competitive Run - $50 5K Fun Run - $50 5K Walk - $50 Kiddie Fun Run - $25 Run + Ticket to Universal Studios Theme Park - $125

REGISTER AT: Saturday racewire.com June 20, 2015

10K COMPETITIVE RUN, 5K RUN&WALK & KIDDIE FUN RUN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot WWW.SAYNOTODRUGSRACE.ORG

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BRIAN POWERS @BRIANPOWERS_

NutritionPlace

5 Tips for Reading Food Labels

BY MAT T FITZGERALD

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any if not most of the food products you buy have labels. If you were to read and consider every word on every label, it would take you all day to shop for groceries.

Fortunately, this isn’t necessary. These five tips will help you decide what to buy and what not to buy in scarcely more time than it takes to read a stop sign.

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THE BEST LABEL IS NO LABEL

Some types of products are required to carry labels with nutrition facts and a list of ingredients. Others are not. Those that aren’t include fresh produce and fresh fish and meats.

It so happens that these natural, whole, unprocessed foods are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. So if most of the foods in your shopping cart have no labels, you’re doing well.

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THE FEWER INGREDIENTS, THE BETTER

Products with few ingredients tend to be closer to their whole, natural, unprocessed form than are products with lots of ingredients. For example, the jar of natural peanut butter I have in my refrigerator contains the following ingredients: peanuts, salt. The leading brand of peanut butter contains these same ingredients plus sugar and hydrogenated vegetable oil. The natural peanut butter is healthier, as are most products with fewer ingredients—so look for them.

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IGNORE “HEALTH HALOS”

A health halo is a phrase found on the front of a product label that is intended to make consumers think that the product is healthier than it is. Virtually anything can be made to seem healthy in this way. For example, a can of soda that contains 40 grams of sugar is “Fat Free!” Ignore all such information on the front of product labels and focus on the legally required information on the back.

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AVOID ADDED SUGARS, OILS

You could drive yourself nuts trying to identify and avoid every possible “bad” ingredient that could appear on a product label.

Fortunately, it’s just not necessary. It’s okay to consume an unpronounceable preservative here and there—doing so won’t cause you to suffer any negative health consequences.

Stay focused instead on the few “bad” ingredients that people really do consume too much of, and that’s added sugars and oils. The peanut butter example I gave earlier in this article is a good one. Again, the natural product contains only peanuts and salt. The popular brand also contains sugar and hydrogenated vegetable oil— two completely unnecessary extras that and a lot of calories and no real nutrition.

Added sugars and oils are everywhere in packaged foods these days. Making a consistent effort to steer around them will make a big difference for your body.

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LOOK FOR WHOLE GRAINS

Reading labels is not all about looking out for and avoiding bad stuff. It’s also about seeking and choosing good stuff. Whole grains, which are proven to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, are high on this list. Many grain-based products are made with refined grains or a mix of refined and whole grains. Try to choose products that are made entirely with whole grains. For example, look for “100% whole wheat” on bread labels.

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Bay Area Running Campbell Adventure Run

September 9, 2015 6:00pm

Brian - CampbellAdventureRun@gmail. com

Campbell 877 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA, 95008

Road Runner Sports Adventure Run is a FREE, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and free beer*. Enough said? adventurerun.com

Berkeley Adventure Run

September 24, 2015 6:00pm

Brian - BerkeleyAdventureRun@gmail. com

Berkeley 1326 10th St, Berkeley, CA, 94710

Road Runner Sports Adventure Run is a FREE, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and free beer*. Enough said? adventurerun.com

San Carlos Adventure Run

October 1, 2015 6:00pm

Brian - SanCarlosAdventureRun@gmail. com

San Carlos 1125 Industrial Rd, Suite D, San Carlos, CA, 94070

Road Runner Sports Adventure Run is a FREE, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and free beer*. Enough said? adventurerun.com

Stand Up and Run

October 3, 2015 9:00am

Garth Brooks - 209743-9261 - garth@ standupplacer.org

Sculpture Park 350 N. Sunrise Avenue, Roseville, CA, 95661

Stand Up Placer's 5th annual Stand Up and Run 5K & 10K run/walk is a fundraising event to kick-off October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Placer County and support for Stand Up Placer's support services of domestic and sexual violence survivors. runsignup.com/Race/CA/Roseville/StandUpPlacer

Campbell Adventure Run

October 7, 2015 6:00pm

Brian - CampbellAdventureRun@gmail. com

Campbell 877 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA, 95008

Road Runner Sports Adventure Run is a FREE, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and free beer*. Enough said? adventurerun.com

Ashland Cherryland 5K Race

October 10, 2015 8:00am

Paul Sanftner - 510670-5717 - pual. sanftner@acgov.org acfamfest.org

REACH Ashland Youth Center 16335 E.14th Street, San Leandro, CA, 94578

"Join us in a 5K Run, Walk or Roll event in the Ashland and Cherryland Community. The 5K Race will start at the local REACH Ashland Youth Center and welcomes people of all ages so join us.This 5K Race includes a free T-Shirt, bib, goodie bag, and prizes for top finishers.

Berkeley Adventure Run

October 22, 2015 6:00pm

Brian - BerkeleyAdventureRun@gmail. com

Berkeley 1326 10th St, Berkeley, CA, 94710

Road Runner Sports Adventure Run is a FREE, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and free beer*. Enough said? adventurerun.com

Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon

October 31, 2015 -

Mary - mary@destinationraces.com

Trentadue Winery 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA, 95441

This wine harvest and Halloween-themed race features costumed runners winding through the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys, passing 25 wineries and autumn-colored vineyards along the way. destinationraces.com/runhb/

November 8, 2015 9:30am

IPenni Bengtson 831-419-0883 - info@ finishlineproduction. com

Santa Cruz, California 119 Center Street and Cowell Beach , Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What do you do when you have a classic long course triathlon goin on with a perfect half marathon course?

Well, you don't let all that course set up just sit there waiting for some action...you create an event for runners!

Come and check it out. Run by the ocean! finishlineproduction.com

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November Surf City Half Marathon

Outside California Running/Walking September Scottsdale Adventure Run

September 3, 2015 6:00pm

Alli Megill - 480-5131774 - scottsdaleadventurerun@gmail. com

Road Runner Sports Scottsdale 7077 E. Mayo Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85054

You’re in for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN when you join runners LIKE YOU for the nation’s BIGGEST group fun run at your Carlsbad Road Runner Sports retail store! eventbrite.com

Goldilocks Salt Lake

September 5, 2015 -

Dani Lassiter - info@ brooksee.com

Daybreak’s Soda Row 11259 Kestrel Rise Road, South Jordan, UT, 89095

The Goldilocks Salt Lake Half Marathon starts in the heart of Daybreak at SoDa Row and heads south on the scenic path alongside Mountain View Corridor.

Arrow of Light 5K

September 12, 2015 1000

CubScout pack57 CubMaster - 57Cubmaster@gmail.com

Chestnut Hill Community School 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, 01007

The first ever Arrow of Light 5K Run/Walk open to all.

Come see all details at: https://www.facebook.com/ArrowofLight5k This is event a fundraiser and will help the Cub Scouts participate in a huge array of activities.

The Hungerford Trail Races

September 26, 2015 7:30am

Ben Talsma - 231250-9531 - hungerfordgames@gmail. com

Manistee National Forest 15200 220th Ave, Big Rapids, MI, 49307 hungerfordgames.com/

Wind your way through the beautiful fall colors of the Manistee National Forest in Michigan. Great racing temperatures, unique wooden finishers medals branded on site, chainsaw-carved trophies -- the Hungerford Trail Races is the perfect little trail race!

Chicago Half Marathonhicago Half Marathon

September 27, 2015 7:00am

Mary Kunz - 773-4042281 - chicagoregistration@lifetimefitness.com

Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637 chicagohalfmarathon. com

"Chicago’s hometown race returns; the 19th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K. With an iconic course set amongst the sites of Historic Jackson Park with Chicago’s infamous skyline as its backdrop, this flat, fast course traverses the streets around Hyde Park

November 21, 2015 9:00am

James - info@ultramaxsports.com

Two Rivers Bike Park 5055 2 Rivers Rd, Highlandville, MO, 65669

Test yourself with an outdoor adventure while traversing the back gravel roads and off-road trail system of the brand new Two Rivers Bike Park in Springfield, Missouri! ultramaxsports.com

December 5, 2015 7:00am

Mark Villalovos - 626379-4945 - runlaughlin@gmail.com

Laughlin, Nevada 1955 S Casino Dr., Laughlin, NV, 89029

"2 States! 2 Time Zones! One DAM - Great Race! Inaugural Half Marathon & 5K in Laughlin, Nevada. FREE Microbrew Beer at finish, amazing room rates, support Operation Gratitude & Boys & Girls Club.” runlaughlin.com/

3rd Annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5k/1Mile Fun Walk

January 9, 2016 8:00am

Stacey Monroe - 941320-9837 - staceymonroe1@hotmail. com andrewmonroe.com

Siesta Key Beach 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34242

Andrew was killed in a tragic automobile accident March 13,2011 that killed 4 students in one vehicle.His LOVE for Soccer prompted us to fund scholarships in his name.

He had a heart for the unfortunate: PLEASE BRING A CAN OF FOOD FOR MAYORS FEED THE HUNGRY!!.

Miami Marathon

January 24, 2016 6:00am

Athlete Services FLevents@lifetimefitness.com

Bayfront Park 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL, 33132 themiamimarathon.com/

Join 25,000 runners from 80 countries for the Miami Marathon. See Miami like no other- run through Downtown, Miami Beach, and the Art District. Become #MiamiFamous when you cross the finish line.

IMS Arizona Marathon

February 14, 2016 -

Debra Undhjem - 6239350322 debraundhjem@msn. com

Westgate Entertainment District 6751 North Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, AZ, 85305

The 8th annual Integrated Medical Services (IMS) Arizona Marathon will be sweeping through the West Valley with the valley’s most affordable full marathon, half marathon, & marathon relay on Valentine’s Day – Sunday, February 14, 2016! thearizonamarathon.com/

2016 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon & 5K

February 14, 2016

Pamakid Runners c/o RhodyCo Productions

Golden Gate Park • JFK Drive - 1 Block East of Stow Lake Drive San Francisco, CA

Join us for the 33rd Annual Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Pamakid Runners on February 14, 2016.

November AdventureMax

December Laughlin/Bullhead Half Marathon & 5K

January 2016

February 2016

Multisport Calendar September Optimist Club of Coronado 44th Sports Fiesta/Triathlon

September 5, 2015 7:00am

Don Crawford - 619920-8653 - udtra42@ aol.com

, Naval Air Station North Island. Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118

The longest continuous running triathlon in the world. A 400-yard ocean swim, a 1-mile beach run, and a 4-mile bike race, continuous action in that order. Swim and run legs at Coronado’s North Beach. Coronado. optimistclubofcoronado.org/

Water Warrior Amphibious Assault

September 12, 2015 8:00am

Semper Fit Division Race Office - info@ hardcorpsraceseries. com

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Camp Pendleton North, Camp Pendleton North, CA, 92055

Compete with the few, the proud, the Marines! Our Amphibious Assault includes a stand up and prone paddleboard races, outrigger canoe and surfski race, and an open water swim. mccscp.com/waterwarrior

San Diego Triathlon Classic

September 12, 2015 6:00am

Sara - 619-523-2453 x112 - race@sdtriclassic.com

NTC Park in Point Loma 2300 Farragut Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

Challenge yourself to San Diego’s premier triathlon experience. Join us for the San Diego Triathlon Classic, a day you will never forget and a race you'll want to do again and again. sdtriclassic.com

31st Annual Self-Transcendence La Jolla Swim & Run

September 20, 2015 7:00am

SCMT - 619-2800735 - vasudha@ ix.netcom.com

La Jolla Shores Beach 8302 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA, 92037

A classic San Diego event--sun, sand, and surf! 1-mile swim from La Jolla Cove to La Jolla Shores followed by 10K run along beach. Relays allowed. New for this year: 10K Run-only category. Sponsored by Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. us.srichinmoyraces.org/sandiego/swim-run

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TriRock San Diego

September 20, 2015 @ 6:30 AM

Competitor Group

San Diego Convention Center • 111 W Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

Intermediate Distance includes: 1500m swim, 22 miles, 6 miles run. Entry fees range from $150 to $170 for individual and from $190 to $210 for relay.

2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES EVENT #6 @SCOTT TINLEY'S TRIATHLONS

October 3, 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

Lake Lopez 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420

"Series Event #6 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon race series featuring fun, age specific distances. triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

Xterra Mission Bay Triathlon - USAT Sanctioned

October 4, 2015 6:30am

KOZ Events - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Bonita Cove - Mission Bay San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego, CA, 92109

“San Diego’s Best Triathlon” Fantastic location - Calm bay swim, flat bike Ride, finishing next to the Iconic Belmont Park Roller Coaster. Triathlon, Duathlon, Aqua Bike SanDiegoTriathlonSeries.com

October 18, 2015 7:00am

Quinn Cooper - espritdeshe@lifetimefitness.com

South Shores Park South Shore Park Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109

Gildan Esprit de She Duathlon combines running and biking for a rewarding, multi-sport experience.

Dedicate yourself to doing more as you run and ride as an individual or pick your favorite and team up with a friend. espritdeshe.com

November 7, 2015 9:00am

Jonathan Pauley 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Catalina Island Catalina Avenue, Avalon, CA, 90704

"Experience the beauty of Catalina Island and the City of Avalon with the perfect end of the season triathlon. Come for the weekend or for the day and experience all that Catalina has to offer. renegaderaceseries.com

November 8, 2015 7:30am

Roger Drews - production@rammsports.com

Mission Bay/Fiesta Island, San Diego E. Mission Bay Dr & Fiesta Island Dr., San Diego, CA, 92109

$2000 purse. Each age-group winner receives a pure silver runner coin & custom display case! Flat course with1.5mi/20km/2.5mi. Overall purse for top 5 & relays. Awards 3-deep in 5 year age-groups. sandiegoduathlon.com

November 22, 2015 8:00 AM

Renegade Racing 949 975-1812 - questions@renegaderaceseries.com

Frank G. Bonelli Park 120 Vía Verde, San Dimas, CA, 91773

Welcome to the Turkey Tri. Come out and BURN those holiday calories with triathlon distances challenging enough for the seasoned triathlete, yet short enough for the novice triathlete. renegaderaceseries.com

November 22, 2015 8:45am

Roger Drews - production@rammsports.com

Cathedral Catholic High School - San Diego 5555 Del Mar Heights rd, San Diego, CA, 92130

3rd annual Del Mar Triathlon is perfect for first time or advanced triathlete alike. Fast and scenic course includes a 5k run, 15k bike, and 200m pool swim in the beautiful Olympic pool at CCHS. delmartri.com

December 6, 2015 7:00am

Judi Carbary - jcarbary@hotmail.com

Lake Cahuilla Park 58075 Jefferson St., La Quinta, CA, 92253

"Series Champioship Event #7 in our USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon series featuring fun age specific distances. triuscoaching.com/upcoming-events

February 27, 2016 7:00am

City of Los Alamitos - 562-430-1073 - enoda@cityoflosalamitos.org

Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720

5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, 10K Wheel, Glow in the Dark 1K Kids Run, Jr. Reverse Triathlon, & Nation's Largest Reverse Triathlon! raceonthebase.com

May 1, 2016 6:30am

Sarah - 858-268-1250 - info@kozenterprises.com kozevents.com

San Diego -South Shores Park (East of Sea world) Mission Bay 598 Sea World Dr , San Diego, CA, 92109

The Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon is a Fantastic event to kick off Your Triathlon season in San Diego.

With a calm bay swim and a flat bike and run course, the Spring Sprint is the perfect race. Whether you are an experienced triathlete / duathlete or a first timer!

2016 United States Police & Fire Championships

June 18, 2016 -

Cheli Mohamed - 858571-9919 - 4info@ cpaf.org

San Diego, CA 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108

Celebrating our 50th Year of Competition!! This Olympic-type event is open to individuals representing law enforcement, fire, prisons and border protection. uspfc.org/home/

San Diego International Triathlon USAT Sanctioned

June 26, 2016 6:00am

Sarah Clinton - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

3900 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101

Father Joe's Villages, 34th annual SDIT. International and Sprint courses. This event is competitive, scenic, and fun. Register now, this race will sell out at least one month prior to race weekend. kozevents.com

October

Pg. 15 Gildan Esprit de She San Diego Duathlon Pg. 25

November Catalina Island Triathlon Pg. 14

2015 San Diego Duathlon - California State Championship Pg. 24 Turkey Tri & Pumpkin Pie Kids Du Pg. 14

Del Mar Triathlon Pg. 24

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December 2015 SOCAL YOUTH TRIATHLON SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT #7 @ HITS Palm Springs Tri

February 2016 Southland Credit Union Los Alamitos Race on the Base

May 2016 Spring Sprint Triathlon

June 2016

July 2016 Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon USAT Sanctioned

July 31, 2016 6:30am

KOZ Events - 858268-1250 - info@ kozenterprises.com

Fletcher Cove 150 South Sierra Ave, Solana Beach, CA, 92075

Iconic California Triathlon / Duathlon. Surf entry swim then ride and run down the world Famous Pacific Coast Highway. Do not miss this event!

SanDiegoTriathlonSeries.com

Cycling Calendar September Giro di San Diego GranFondo

September 13, 2015 7:00am

GranFondo Events 858-668-1739 - info@ girodisandiego.com

Fletcher Cove 150 South Sierra Ave , Solana Beach, CA, 92075

105, 66, 38 miles Giro di San Diego has a Ride for everyone from Beginner to Pro Come join the party, make friends, and enjoy some of the best cycling in San Diego.

GirodiSanDiego.com

"Pedal for Parkinson's"

September 27, 2015 8:00am

Sherrie Gould - 858361-4811 - pedalforparkinsons@snaproll. com

Revolution Bike Shop 235 S. Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA, 92075

"Riders have a choice of a 5-mile, 25-mile or 50-mile ride, which starts at Revolution Bike Shop, 235 S. Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Interested riders can sign up at www.pedalforparkinsons.net

Tour De Camp Pendleton

October 3, 2015 8:00am

Semper Fit Division Race Office - info@ hardcorpsraceseries. com mccscp.com/tour

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Camp Pendleton North, Camp Pendleton North, CA, 92055

It’s an opportunity to ride on Camp Pendleton from the Northernmost point down Basilone to the air station, around through Stuart Mesa Road and Las Pulgas.

While on your ride enjoy all the scenery Camp Pendleton has to offer; from rolling hills to wildlife, aircraft to bar

Orange County Ride for AIDS

October 24, 2015 7:00am

Sierra Catcott 9498095750 - scatcott@ocasf.org

William R. Mason Regional Park 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA, 92612

With full century, metric century, and 30-mile routes, OCRA offers something for very skill level. Our fully-supported rides, concluding with available massages, receive rave reviews! Join us and Ride for a Reason!

4th Annual Bike4Mike to Cure ALS

October 25, 2015 6:00am

Gretchen Simoneaux - 7604159836 -

Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014

This is a FUN community Bike event (10, 25, and 50 mile distances) and the ONLY cycling event allowed at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! All participants receive a goody bag and finisher medal. b4m.als.net/

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November Ride the Point

November 14, 2015 7:30am

Point Loma Rotary Club - 6197949051 Info@RideThePoint. org

Liberty Station 2816 Historic Decatur Rd , San Diego, CA, 92106

"Ride the hidden, unridden, and forbidden Point Loma to support pancreatic cancer research.

Ride the Point is limited to 600 riders, registration will close once this number is reached. RideThePoint.org

5th Annual 2015 Palm Desert Century

November 14, 2015 6:30am

Jim Knight - 858692-6220 - support@ shadowtour.com

Palm Desert, CA University Park, 74-902 College Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92211

Ride Coachella Valley deserts! 20-130 Mi. Optional chip timed 15-mi gentle grade "Chiriaco Summit Time Trial", from Mecca below Sea Level, to Chiriaco Summit El 1,300 ft. Low traffic roads & pristine desert scenery flanked by soaring San Jacinto Mts. Save 10% Promocode: RP10. shadowtour.com

January 16, 2016 7:00am

Jim Knight - 858692-6220 - support@ shadowtour.com

Ocotillo, CA (80 miles East of San Diego, just off Interstate 8) 266 West Imperial Highway, Ocotillo, CA, 92259

Kick off your New Year at America’s Wild West cycling stampede! 80 mi East of sunny San Diego, CA. Enjoy undisturbed natural scenery, great support, just 2 stop signs & low traffic. Ideal desert cycling, 20-150 mi options. Chip-timed 100 mi TT options. shadowtour.com

March 13, 2016 8:00am

Janae Noble - 916705-3443 - info@ CaliforniaGirlSeries. com

Lakehouse Hotel & Resort (San Diego County) 1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078

The Senorita Century is an upscale, female-focused ride on a beautiful 64 or 45 mile course of hills and ocean with catered “chef stops” along the way. Guys, take the Rico Suave challenge and compete for $100 cash prize for the"best Rico." Info at www.SenoritaCentury.com

GranFondo Events 858-668-1739 - info@ sdgranfondo.com

Little italy 1608 India Street , San Diego, CA, 92101

Southern California meets Italy in this celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego’s picturesque water front.

Held in beautiful Downtown San Diego, the two-day festival features a mass-start, timed GranFondo with 4 route options, timed King and Queen of the Mountain SDGranFondo.com

10% off code: RP10

January 2016 12th Annual 2016 Stagecoach Century Save 10% code: RP10.

March 2016 Senorita Century Ride & Rico Suave Challenge

April 2016 Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego

April 10, 2016 7:00am

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Here is what you iet:

• Scenic Sk/1 Ok Course Options • Turkey Trot LA Finisher Medal rts • The First Ever Sleeper Boxer Sho • Digital Photo of You on the course

MOVE YOUR FEET BEFORE YOU EAT!®

Presented by

Benefiting Oceanside Schools

10K Run through Harbor 5K Run/Walk with Awards for Locals and Open Division Kids 1 Mile Races (7-12 yrs. of age) Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run (6 yrs. & under)

Thanksgiving Morning

November 26, 2016

Civic Center to Pier • Oceanside, CA • Custom medal for all finishers • Tech Shirts for all Participants • Free Digital Photos Compliments of PMCU • D-tag timing system • Dick’s Sporting Goods, SL3S Gift Certificates and more for Age Group Awards • Customized souvenir apparel • 3 Day Pre-Race Health and Fitness Expo • Backpacks to all participants 12 years & under

Teams Competition Sponsor HomeLife Village Realtors

Register online and check for event updates at

www.osideturkeytrot.com

Event Information 760.434.5255

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REGISTER TODAY at www.thanksgivingrun.org Register Today!

Event Information

Speedy Turkey (Timed)

Thursday, November 26, 2015 7:30am Start | Balboa Park

Adult (13+):

$ 38

Children (Age 6-12): $ 33

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Fun Runner (Untimed) Adult (13+):

$ 35

Join 10,000 San Diegans as we walk, run and give back to our homeless neighbors in need! Proceeds from this event will help serve over 1 million meals!

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Children (Age 6-12): $ 30 *Children 5 & Under:

FREE

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Craft Beer Garden Dri-fit T-Shirts Costume Contest Dog-Friendly Race

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Post Race Festival Live Music Packet Pickup at RoadRunner Sports

S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R

Rent-A-Runner

Stocking Stuffer Drive

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Can’t make it? Donate today and someone will run for you!

We’ll even tell you their time!

Please consider bringing gift cards to help make our homeless neighbors’ holidays extra special!

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San Clemente Factory Store OPENING NOVEMBER 2015

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SATURDAY, NOV 21 1 2015 AVALON - CATALINA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA

Experience the spectacular views of the Pacifc Ocean and the island's wildlife. Sign up for either the 26.2 or the 13.1 miles and run some of the most beautiful, rugged and breathtaking trails you will ever experience!

Eco-Marathon - $110 ($135 starting October 1st)

Half Marathon - $90

($110 starting October 1st)

lOk Run - $35

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Eco-Marathon Finishers Medal

($45 starting October 1st) (50% discount for youth 18&under)

Kids Fun Run - $10

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FEATURES • Finishing medals for all 18 Mile Run and Half Marathon finishers • Chip timing for the 5K, 18 Mile Run, and the Half Marathon races • Fast, flat, scenic course • Entrants receive a beautiful Tech shirt • Post race Expo: drinks, food, entertainment & exhibits • Digital clocks at each mile marker • Water and fluids every 2 miles • First Aid provided by Kaiser Permanente • 1 Mile Kids Fun Run • Great tune-up for San Diego, Pacific Shores & L.A. Marathons

REgISTER • Online Registration at www.schalfmarathon.com • In-person Registration:

Friday, January 8 (3:30pm-8:00pm) and

Saturday, January 9 (5:30am-7:30am)

JANUARY 9, 2016

IRVINE, CA

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RACE DAy TImES 5:30am Late Registration 8:00am Half Marathon 8:00am 18 Mile Run 8:00am 5K 10:00am 1.5K Kids Fun Run

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S AT URDAY, J A NU A RY 9, 2016

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016

Spend your 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend in beautiful Carlsbad Village by the Sea!

More than a race. An unforgettable experience.

Space is limited and events sell out.

Log on to register today!

carlsbadmarathon.com 760.692.2900 | info@inmotionevents.com

• Coastal course • Long-sleeve, technical fabric race shirt • Personalized bib numbers • Custom medallion to full and half marathon finishers • Support stations and entertainment at every mile • ChronoTrack B-Tag timing • Mylar blankets • Special gift of a stylish jacket for each full marathoner • First race in the 2016 Half Marathon Triple CrownSM Series • Outstanding finish line amenities and refreshments including chocolate milk and more!

Log on to our website to book your stay at our spectacular host hotel - Cape Rey Carlsbad - A Hilton Resort. It offers ocean views, outstanding amenities including spa and onsite dining and race shuttles, and is located just a few miles from LEGOLAND®, home to our Kids Marathon Mile!

ALS - Lou Gehrig’s Disease Charity Bicycle Fundraiser

Hosted by

A Community Bicycle Tour with Distances of 10, 25 & 50 Miles and...

New this year…Metric Century Course!

Sunday, October 25, 2015 Del Mar Fair Grounds

www.bike4mike.org DISTANCE

Metric Century 50 Mile* 25 Mile* 10 Mile*

COST

$100 $75 $60 $50

NEW THIS YEAR… “Hike4Mike” DEL MAR NATURE TRAIL WALK! $50 Our Partners

START TIME

7:30 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am

PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF ALS...

SUPPORT ALS RESEARCH... AND ULTIMATELY FIND A CURE *Only the cycling portion of this event is sanctioned by USA Cycling

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A SWEETHEART OF A RUN! Sunday, February 14, 2016

48th Annual Classic

One of America’s Oldest Half Marathons!

8 a.m. • San Dieguito County Park • Rancho Santa Fe

COURSE: Starts and ends at San Dieguito County Park. Scenic course through Rancho Santa Fe. “This is one of the most beautiful and scenic courses you’ll ever run.”

RACE FEATURES: • Special Commemorative 48th Annual long sleeve high tech t-shirts • Medals to all Half Marathon and 5K Finishers • Awards: Half Marathon: 1st three finishers in each age division 5K Run/Walk: 1st two finishers in each age division • Registration/Finish Line: Kathy Loper Events, Chip Timing • Sanctioned USAT&F Certified Course • Parking is RECOMMENDED at Del Mar Fairgrounds; Busing from Fairgrounds beginning at 6am.

LAST BUS DEPARTS AT 7am.

Parking is limited in the park.

DIRECTIONS TO SAN DIEGUITO COUNTY PARK: Interstate 5 to Solana Beach. Exit Lomas Santa Fe. East 1 mile, just past stop sign to the left. NOTE: there will be NO parking available in the bike lanes on Lomas Santa Fe. PARK AT DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS.

ENTRY FEES: • HALF MARATHON: $50 until October 31 • $60 November 1st - December 15th $65 December 16th - January 15th • $70 January 16th – January 31st $75 February 1st – February 13th • 5K RUN/WALK: $35 until October 31st • $40 November 1st- December 15th $45 December 16th- January 31st $48 February 1st – February 13th • NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATION REGISTRATION: • Register on-line at: www.kathyloperevents.com/sandieguitohalf • Make check payable and mail to: SAN DIEGUITO HALF MARATHON 5173 Waring Road, Suite 142 San Diego, CA 92120 • Race day bib pick up starting at 6:30am • Fees non-refundable • Bibs non-transferrable • No Event Day Registration RACE DIRECTOR: • Kathy Loper (619) 298-7400 • Website: www.kathyloperevents.com/sandieguitohalf

Pre Registration/Packet Pickup SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2016 1:00-4:00 ROADRUNNER SPORTS 5553 Copley Dr. (near I-52, off Convoy)

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INDICATE PARKING AT DM FAIRGROUNDS _____Yes _____No

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Mailing Address - Include Apt. No. City

Male State

Zip Code

T-SHIRT SIZE (Circle One)

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Email Home Phone

Business Phone

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Birthdate

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WAIVER: In consideration of acceptance of my entry, I for myself, executors, administrators and assignees do hereby release and discharge San Dieguito County Park, San Diego County Parks Society, San Diego Area Hash House Harriers, Kathy Loper, Kathy Loper Events, and all other sponsors and associates for claims of damages, demands, actions whatsoever, in any manner arising or growing out of my participation in said athletic event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, motion picture recording or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event and I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event.

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55:55:00 58:00:00 1:00:04 1:02:08 1:04:12 1:06:17 1:08:21 1:10:25 1:12:30 1:14:34 1:16:38 1:18:42 1:20:47 1:22:51 1:24:55 1:27:00 1:29:04 1:31:08 1:33:12 1:35:17 1:37:21 1:39:25 1:41:30 1:43:34 1:45:38 1:47:42 1:49:47 1:51:51 1:53:55 1:56:00 1:58:04 2:00:08 2:02:12 2:04:17

13.1 58:30:00 1:01:08 1:03:19 1:05:30 1:07:41 1:09:52 1:12:03 1:14:14 1:16:25 1:18:36 1:20:47 1:22:58 1:25:09 1:27:20 1:29:31 1:31:42 1:33:53 1:36:04 1:38:15 1:40:26 1:42:37 1:44:48 1:46:59 1:49:10 1:51:21 1:53:32 1:55:43 1:57:54 2:00:05 2:02:16 2:04:27 2:06:38 2:08:49 2:11:00

26.2 1:57:54 2:03:22 2:07:44 2:11:06 2:15:28 2:19:50 2:24:12 2:28:34 2:32:56 2:37:18 2:41:40 2:46:02 2:50:24 2:54:46 2:59:08 3:03:30 3:07:52 3:12:14 3:16:36 3:21:58 3:25:20 3:29:42 3:34:04 3:38:26 3:42:48 3:47:00 3:51:22 3:56:44 4:00:22 4:04:44 4:09:06 4:13:28 4:17:50 4:17:50

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COSTU E CONTEM S T AWARDS !

7:30am 10k RACE START 8:00am 5k & Costume Division RACE START

$15 Off

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9:30am Race Course Closes & Award Ceremony

“A Family Tradition”

NOVEMBER 26, 2015 Start your Thanksgiving Holiday with friends, family

and thousand’s of costumed participants at the 2015 Encinitas Turkey Trot 5K & 10K. The fun starts and finishes under the world famous “ENCINITAS” Sign on PCH 101.

Our event supports the North County Community Services Food Bank. If you can’t make it to the event but want to donate to the NCCS Food Bank, simply click on the “DONATE NOW” button and 100% of your donation goes directly to the NCCS Food Bank. $1 buys enough food to feed 1 meal to a family of 4!

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