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

Features

june 2009 >> Vol. 18 >> No. 6 www.sweatmagazine.com

12 Manly Hikes

Paul Beakley shares some guy secrets of what makes for manly hikes.

14 Male Endurance

Rhona Melsky profiles some of Arizona’s finest male athletes and how they go the distance.

Publisher’s Note. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tough Life By Sue Berliner

Fast Breaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Green Building, Killer at Large, Summer Specials, Splashy Art

On Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Northland Hospice, JCC Firecracker Tri, Mountain Man, Taylor House

Columns

Gotta Have It . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Zenergize, SIGG, Shark Vision and Perfect Pull-up

Fit Fare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nuts and Athletes

Sweat Shorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Las Palomas, Muddy 6, Pat’s Run, Whiskey Off Road

Que Pasa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The SWEAT Marketplace. . . 29

Cover On this page Joel Gerber takes off on the Cholla Trail at Travis McMaster takes to the trail.

Camelback Mountain, Phoenix.

Photo by Heather Hill, www.heatherhill.com Photo by Heather Hill, www.heatherhill.com

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Publisher’s Note

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Publisher

Sue Berliner

Tough Life

Magazine Magazine

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anted: Men. My e-mail was not quite that blunt. But I did send it to my close circle of 200 male friends, athletes and business associates. The list is stellar. The e-search was for unsung athletes to feature in our June issue. The response was overwhelming.

Here is how it all went down. My original email went out around 11 p.m. on a Tuesday.

Subject: Looking for AZ Male Athletes for feature Hi Guys, I need your help. Who better to ask? All the wonderful guys I know from running, cycling, hiking, training, business, etc. I am looking for 8-12 guys to profile/feature in our June Men’s issue. The focus of the feature is how to keep your training on target for the long haul in your sport. I am looking for a variety of male athletes: cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, runners, hikers, climbers, paddlers, adventure racers, body builders, strength trainers and more. They can be young or old, currently residing anywhere in Arizona. We want to know who amongst your peers inspires you or you look up to or is overdue some recognition. You can nominate yourself, also.

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Contributing Writers

Nancy Clark Shelli Read Sharon Salomon Stephanie Spence Rhona Melsky

Photographers Randy Berryman Heather Hill

Accounting

Hiroko Tsugawa

Intern

Jenna Grover Robert Stokes

Distribution Metro Phoenix Pogo Distribution www.pogoonline.biz Southern Arizona Presidio Distribution kenkeppler@presidio distribution.com SWEAT Magazine 5743 E. Thomas #2 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 tel 480-947-3900 fax 480-947-1215 SWEAT Magazine is published monthly by S.W.E.A.T. Marketing, Inc. Annual subscription $23.

Opinions printed do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers © Copyright 2008 by S.W.E.A.T. Marketing, Inc. All rights are strictly reserved and reproduction in whole or part is expressly prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher.

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Creative Director Jim Nissen

Art Director Erin Loukili

Designers

Jaclyn Threadgill Kris Olmon

Copy Editor

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Advertising Arizona Michelle McBay

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National

Advertising Director Doug Kaplan doug@gen-a.com northwest Mary Jansen mary@competitor.com southwest Justin Sands jsands@competitorgroup.com southcentral Brian Hasenbauer bhasembauer@competitorgroup.com mountain states Katie O’Connell katie@rockymountainsports.com footwear John Smith jsmith@competitorgroup.com midwest/east Amy Kaplan amy@gen-a.com west coast events/non-profit Kelly Trimble ktrimble@competitorgroup.com

heather hill

The deadline for recommendations was 1 p.m. the next day, just 14 hours after the request. The first response came in at 1 a.m. By 7:30 a.m., when I checked after my morning workout, I had 20 responses. One e-mail string contained 99 e-mails. Some forwarded the request to groups and clubs members. The response level went viral and I could not keep up. I could not even reply back to all the responses. My entire day was spent culling through bios and picking the men to highlight.

Several people eschewed computers and phoned our offices. The responses continued for more than a week. It was an avalanche when we expected flurries. But, now we have a big bank of athletes to include in upcoming issues. I apologize to those who did not receive a response. I appreciate all the contributions and time it took to get us the details.

In my original e-mail, I also mentioned that we were looking for a cover guy, adding, “While it is not a requirement, Heather (photographer) and I never complain about a guy willing to bare his chest for the camera. :-). A few lighthearted respondents joked that if they had to expose their farmer tans and pale chests, they were a scratch for the cover.

Editor Joan Westlake suggested I invite all of our profiled athletes to a cover shoot.

How could I say no to that idea. Hanging with 11 inspiring, male athletes is a tough job, but someone has got to do it. Joan was disappointed that she could not be there. Five brave gentlemen showed up and contended with the male model burden of being positioned and posed while being prodded to smile.

We got some great photos and it was a great opportunity to find out more about some inspiring men. Not only are they super athletes, most are super hardworking guys. Many are husbands and dads bringing up their children in a healthy lifestyle. Setting an example for today’s youth is reason enough to be included in our Enduring Men feature.

We wish all our SWEAT men readers, a very Happy and Healthy Father’s Day.

Editor at Large Joan Westlake

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Paul Beakley This former SWEAT writer is back penning his infamous prose for us. While on SWEAT writing hiatus, he wrote Mountain Bike America: Arizona for the Globe Pequot Press. The mountain and urban man shares some guy secrets of what makes for manly hikes. He adds that he satisfies his manly hiking urges on Zonie mountains and on the street of downtown Tempe.

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Rhona Melsky This issue, Melsky, a long-time journalist, turns her attention from the women in our April issue to nearly a dozen of the state’s very manly guys. While she loves to travel, cycle, ski and take step class, her passion is animal rescue work — Melsky serves on the board of directors of Wildhorse Ranch Rescue, an equine rescue in Gilbert. She pictured here with one of the rescued animals – Rufus. Her own rescue family includes three dogs, a rabbit and a mustang.

Shelli Read Shelli is our Northern Ariz. go-to-gal. She resides in Prescott Valley and is a fourth grade teacher and a freelance writer. She loves to read, travel, practice yoga, and play in-line hockey. Hockey is one of her passions. She named the Arizona Sundogs, the reigning 2008 Central Hockey League champions. She started running 10 years ago and fell in love with the sport. She completed her first marathon, the San Diego Rock -n- Roll Marathon, in 2003, and has since competed in numerous half marathons and 10Ks. She co-directs the Tour de Pee Vee foot race in Prescott Valley. When she needs a break from home, she and her head to their second home in San Felipe, Baja Calif. This month, Shelli reports on the Whiskey Off Road Endurance Mountain Bike event.

Jenna Grover Jenna Grover, SWEAT’s new intern, finishing her first year at the University of Arizona, where she is a member of the TriCats triathlon team. She is working toward degrees in Visual Communications, Spanish and Portuguese.

Jenna says her ultimate goal is to combine her passions for multi-sports, art and her faith into a fun and energetic career. Her hope is to be designing advertisements and magazine page layouts as well as CD and book covers.

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The Weaker Sex?

Guys start out ahead of the pack with 115 males conceived for every 100 females. It’s all downhill from there boys, and by the age of 100, women outnumber you eight to one. All jokes about how woman are killing you aside, there are some serious reasons why being a guy can be deadly. During June, Men’s Health month, the Men’s Health Network offers some insights into how to survive longer. Below are some stats and tips gathered by the group. Find out more at www.MensHealthNetwork.org. SWEAT sends best wishes to our male readers for many, many more Father’s Days.

June McDowell Hikes Be there by 6:30 a.m. on Saturdays or be left behind for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s free, June guided hikes. Follow volunteer Stewards as they share their passions for the Preserve and reveal its hidden treasures.

• June 6: Gateway Loop - A scenic, 6-mile loop in the Gateway with a 700-foot elevation gain on gradual grades.

Allow three hours. Meet at the Gateway Access Area on the east side of Thompson Peak Pkwy between Bell Road and Union Hills Boulevard.

• June 13: Desert Park Loop- A recreational hike in the Gateway area that covers six miles around Horseshoe Mountain. About a 600-foot elevation gain on gradual slopes. Allow about three to four hours. Meet at the Gateway Access Area on the east side of Thompson Peak Pkwy between Bell Road and Union Hills Boulevard.

• June 20: Taliesin

Overlook via Quartz Trail - A 5-mile roundtrip hike

• June 27: Ringtail Loop - A 3-mile loop hike that explores wildlife signs and habitat.

Mild inclines only. Allow two hours. Meet at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead at the end of 124th Street north of Via Linda.

Info: www.mcdowellsonoran.org.

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Cause of Death

Men

Women

Heart disease

286.6

190.3

Cancer

233.3

160.9

Injuries

51.8

24.4

Cerebrovascular disease

54.1

52.3

Respiratory disease

52.3

37.8

Diabetes

28.9

22.5

Pneumonia/flu

26.1

19.4

HIV infection

7.1

2.4

Suicide

18.0

4.2

Homicide

9.4

2.6

Hot Summer Specials Hot new summer packages and offers are available starting this month at Scottsdale’s newest luxury resort, InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa. Whether you are a food, spa or golf enthusiast, or want to be prone by the pool in a private cabana, there’s a deal for you. Plus, Arizona residents receive 15 percent spa savings. The Culinary Delight package features a Montelucia Signature Guestroom and $100 in “Restaurants & Bars” credit. Package rates start at $195 per night, per person.

The Joya Spa Escape package features a luxurious InterContinental Montelucia Resort signature guest room and two, 60-minute, fully customized spa treatments at Joya Spa. Package rates start at $245 per night, per person For more information or reservations, visit www. icmontelucia.com or call 480627-3200.

Why Men are at a Higher Risk • A higher percentage of men have no healthcare coverage.

• Men make half as many physician visits for prevention.

• Men are employed in the most dangerous occupations, such as mining, fire fighting, construction and fishing.

• Society discourages healthy behaviors in men and boys.

• Research on male-specific diseases is under funded.

• Men may have less healthy lifestyles including risk-taking at younger ages.

Splashy Art Stop yelling at your kids playing in the fountain! The guards at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art won’t throw you out July 30. Splashing around is encouraged during the Dog Days of Summer event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30, at the SMoCA, 7374 E. Second St., Downtown Scottsdale. The price is right: $20 for a family of up to 4 people and $4 for each additional child. Pre-registration is required; call 480-874-4641.

The Museum welcomes families to come and enjoy special, onenight-only activities including a puppet show, “Silly Bunny and the Doggy Art Show,” by the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. Visitors can also tour SMoCA’s galleries and see the new exhibition “Unexpected Wegman” featuring unusual prints by this famous artist who often (but not always) uses dogs as models. Kids can frolic on the lawn at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and make an artwork inspired by their favorite dog. Hands-on art projects are followed by splashing in the fountain to cool off, bubble play and popsicles. Be sure to bring kids’ swimsuits and a towel.

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that climbs gradually about 500 feet to a saddle overlooking Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural complex. About three hours. Meet at the 104th Street Trailhead south of McDowell Mountain Ranch Road.

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Reader Kudos In recent months, stories in SWEAT have broadened in range, deepened in scope and looked at well-covered subjects with new eyes. Your writers seem to be extending themselves further into the state’s corners to find stories of fascinating athletes. For the personality-influenced advice from women athletes last month, I offer a special thanks! The story about couples who train together spoke directly to lots of SWEAT readers for whom training is the root of our social network, even if we aren’t champion competitors. At the same time, you’ve done your excellent annuals: the surveys of fitness clubs, shoes, and next month, triathlons. Thanks for keeping us local amateurs well-informed and well-inspired.

Cheers, Nancy Litterman Howe, M.S. McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Greenie Volunteers Wanted

This is a big, green year for Phoenix with the largest environmental building conference in the world -- the United States Green Building Council’s GreenBuild -- at the Phoenix Convention Center Nov. 11 to 13. Info: www. greenbuildexpo.org.

If you’re 25-years-old or younger, you can volunteer to be a part of the festivities.

Volunteers must be full-time college students or professionals and take part in a minimum of eight hours from Nov. 5 to 14. Volunteers are needed to lend a hand with pre-event preparations, help educate attendees about the conference’s onsite recycling program, assist during meetings, work on tours, take part in outdoor activities and assist committees. E-mail studentvolunteersgb09@gmail.com.

Sprout Your Low Carb Get your flax nutrients with only six net grams of carbohydrates per slice of Alvarado St. Bakery’s Essential Flax Seed Bread. The 100 percent certified organic bread delivers the benefits of sprouted grains and flax and SWEAT’s staff loved the light, nutty taste and texture. Also, we like not only the bakery’s recipes but also how the company is run. While most bakeries start with sacks of flour, Alvarado St. Bakery starts with certified organic wheat berries (wheat seeds) which are soaked until they sprout. These living and breathing sprouts produce enzymes that make nutrients, vitamins and trace minerals more readily available to the body while increasing digestibility – even for those with wheat sensitivity. And, the California bakery is 100 percent employee owned. Pick up Alvarado products at Sunflower Farmers Markets, Wild Oats and Whole Foods.

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Mountain Green Spa Nearly two years ago, Flagstaff Salon owner Natasha Shea had a skin cancer removed from her face and then found a lump in her breast that turned out to be benign. When her husband’s sister was diagnosed with stage IV, hormone-induced breast cancer, Shea got on the Internet and was stunned to find out that preservatives and other additives in beauty products were scientifically linked to cancer.

“I really came to the conclusion that it wasn’t about giving up the products women loved, but rather being educated about the products they use. That’s when I decided to open The Organic Beauty Lounge,” she said.

Now open next to Summit Health and Fitness in Flagstaff, some of OBL’s products are not only organic, they are also green. Eminence, a Hungarybased company, uses wind power at their production plant and packs all their products in edible corn puffs.

Shea points out that because some customers can’t live without acrylic nails, she has a separate, well ventilated area for the manicures. Treatments include manicures, pedicures, waxing and organic hair coloring. Make an appointment by calling Natasha or Christine at 928-213-9179.

During June, Shea invites SWEAT readers to receive “$10 off any treatment.”

Killer

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It stalks Americans at school, while they play and even in their homes. It attaches to vital organs and slowly but surely kills. It is an alien creature? No, it is obesity. And it is killing us.

“Killer at Large” is a riveting documentary by producer Bryan Young that outlines the complexities of the American obesity epidemic featuring appearances by former President Bill Clinton, consumers advocate Ralph Nader, filmmaker Neil LaBute, and bestselling author Michael Pollan. Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona explains why obesity is more threatening, costly and deadly to society than “9/11 or any other terrorist attack you can point out to me.” Many obesity experts claim, “This may be the first generation of children to have a shorter life expectancy than that of their parents.”

The DVD also contains a shorter education track.

To purchase “Killer at Large,” ($20) go to www.killeratlarge. com and click “DVD Release Information.” There are also some interesting deleted scenes on the site such as a hidden camera interview with a McDonalds exec.

Blood Bandage

Cowboy up, give blood and get a cool “Give” bandage during June and July. America’s Blood Centers have teamed up with Nexcare and created a limited edition collection of GIVE Bandages in celebration of World Blood Donor Day on June 14. Go to www.nexcare. com/give for information on the closest donation sites. Blood donation is a great way to give back.

If 1 percent more Americans gave blood, national blood shortages would disappear.

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June 20 Gaspin’ in Aspen Trail Run The annual Gaspin’ in the Aspen trail run on June 20, presented by the Flagstaff Nordic Center, includes a 15k, a 5k and a 1k kid’s run.

The event is number three in the Flagstaff Summer Running Series. The 15k is the first of three races in this year’s Mountain Trail Runner competition. The other two races in the Mountain Trail Runner competition are the Flagstaff Marathon/half-marathon distance and Soulstice Run. The Gaspin’ in Aspen Trail Run begins at 8 a.m. at the Flagstaff Nordic Center (Hwy 180, Mile Marker 232). Entry fees are $40 for the 15k Trail Run and $30 for the 5k. Packet pick up and pre-registration is from 4 to 7 p.m., June 19 at A Runner’s High, 309 N. Humphreys in Flagstaff.

For more info, dash into the Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association’s Web site, www.natra.org.

June 27 Northland Hospice Run or Walk Enjoy a cool, family fun morning at the Northland Hospice Run/Walk on June 27 in Flagstaff’s historic downtown.

Take part in a 10k or the 5k, both begin at 7:30 a.m. in Wheeler Park and wind through the historic Flag, looping back past Thorpe Park into the local neighborhoods. Chip timing is available for both distances. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers from nine age groups in the 5k and 10k. Also included are prizes, refreshments and music.

At 7 a.m., there is a 1-mile Kid’s Fun Run for children 12 and under.

Proceeds benefit Northland Hospice.

For more than 25 years, the nonprofit, community-based and community-supported organization has provided compassionate hospice care, regardless of ability to pay, to persons with terminal illnesses, their families and loved ones.

Info: 928-779-1227 or raceinfo@northlandhospice.org.

July 5 Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon The Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon, the second race if the Tucson Tri Series is a 750-meter pool swim, 12-mile bike ride around the University of Arizona area

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and a 3-mile run through the college campus. The Holualoa Youth Triathlon is a 250 meter (five lengths of a 50-meter course) swim, a 4-mile bike and a 1-mile run. Most kids do the event in about 40 minutes. Adult monitors are placed throughout the youth course. For more information: www.tritucson.com.

July 5 JCC Firecracker Scottsdale Triathlon and Duathlon.

Trifamily racing brings its 2009 Arizona State Age Group Championships to the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Pool on July 5. This JCC Firecracker has events for the entire family. There are relay options for the Sprint as well as a Kids’ Triathlon. The youth tri starts at 6 a.m.; adults’ at 6:45 a.m. The pool is at 12701 N. Scottsdale Road on the northeast corner of Sweetwater and Scottsdale Road. Individual registration is $65 postmarked before June 15; $79 after. Tri relay team fees are $135/$155. The Kids’ Tri is $50/$59. Registration is limited to 400 entrants. If race day registration is available, it is an additional $5. Packet pick-up is July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Triple Sports, 4032 N. Miller Road (southwest corner of Miller and Indian School roads).

Info: www.trifamilyracing.com.

July 12 Beat The Heat Chino Valley Triathlon & Duathlon The cool hills near Prescott are calling athletes to the Chino Valley Aquatic Center July 12. The adult triathlon is a 300-yard swim, 15-mile bike and 3-mile run. The youth tri is a 150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and a .5-mile run. The adult duathlon substitutes a .5-mile run for the swim.

The entry fee is $69 for the individual tri or duathlon. For the relay teams in the tri only, the fee is $135. There are no teams in the duathlon or children’s tri. The youth tri is $45. There’s a 400-entrants limit and fees increase July 1. Register online or 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 11, pick up packets or register late at Landis Cyclery, 10417 N. Scottsdale Road at Shea Blvd.)

Info: www.trifamilyracing.com.

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July 19 Mountain Man Triathlon Many consider this one of the most beautiful courses in the Southwest with beautiful vistas and eloquent, Zen-inspiring views of Lake Mary. One of the country’s oldest and Arizona’s longest running tri, the Mountain Man Triathlon celebrates its silver anniversary on July 19. The Northern Arizona competition features three distances: half Ironman, Olympic and Sprint. A relay category is offered in the Olympic and, new for this year, relays in the half are offered.

The course begins nine miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road at milepost 333.

Info: www.mountainmanevents.com.

July 25 Taylor House Century Absolute Bikes and The Taylor House give you another reason to cool off this summer in Flagstaff. This event benefits The Taylor House, a home away from home for friends and families of patients of the Flagstaff Medical Center.

This is the ninth year for the annual Absolute Bikes Taylor House Benefit Century Ride.

Participate in one of three distances: 95, 65 or 45 miles. These routes wind through historic Flagstaff, Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Monuments. The longest distance is an out and back over a 95-mile route. There’s a barbecue celebration at the end of the epic ride at a lofty 7,000 feet above sea level. Start is at 7 a.m. from Flagstaff Medical Center Physicians & Surgeons Office Building at North Beaver and Forest avenues, directly across from The Taylor House. Check-in at the Flagstaff Medical Center is at 6 a.m. Go to www.absolutebikes.net.

August 16 America’s Finest City Half Marathon and 5K Here is your chance for a San Diego beach trip.

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

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Shark Vision Fizzology Warning, these fizzy tablets can become addictive. Except for the effervescence, Zenergize DrinkTabs™ are nothing like the old-fashion candy fizz tablets or pop rocks.

The 100 percent natural, vitamin packed tabs contain zero grams of sugar, only two calories, no chemicals or artificial colorings and are packed with meaningful levels of vitamins, mineral and herbal nutrients. Zenergize comes in five blends: Immunity, Hydrate, Energy+, Burn and Super-V. Depending on the variety, you’ll find ingredients such as B-vitamins, ginseng, green tea, Echinacea, stevia and acai berry. The fizz isn’t just for fun, it helps with faster absorption. We liked the tastes of all the blends from the berry to the orange and pomegranate. The tabs come in small, easy-to-carry tubes of 10 or more economical 32. You can vary the amount of water according to taste. Looking for an alternative to chemical laden sports drinks – this is it. Zenergize packs are priced at $7 to $19.94 on Amazon. Look for better prices at Costco. Info: www.bevology.com

Dude Drinkware Are you still sucking your fluids out of landfill-bound plastic bottles? SIGG is the ultimate eco-friendly, reusable beverage bottle that is 100 percent recyclable and made from pure aluminum. It does not leach any harmful chemicals like plastic’s infamous BPA’s so you can use them over and over. In more than 100 different sizes and trendy designs, the bottles have a baked on, nonporous interior lining that is taste neutral so you can have lemonade one day, Gatorade the next and Margaritas on Saturday. You can put pure water in it Sunday and there won’t be any lingering taste or odor. Although 20 percent lighter than Lexan plastic bottles, these leak-proof and virtually unbreakable vessels were named “The World’s toughest Bottle” by Backpacker Magazine. Those lessthan-coordinated on the SWEAT staff can attest to the durability of the bottles whether bouncing them down the trail or dropping them from gym bags. These are great Dad Day gifts for fathers who value the environment, hydration and style.

Priced from $8 to $29, find these Swiss bottles at Whole Foods, in sports shops and online at www.sigg.com.

When you are in the water, all-around, “watching for sharks in the pool” vision seems like the natural choice. Aqua Sphere’s new Kayenne goggles let you do just that.

They’ve increased the field of vision for open water and pool swimmers by creating a low drag, micro-frame that sits close to the face and offers four-point expanded vision. This means you can see up and down in addition to Aqua Sphere’s patented 180 degree peripheral views. We really liked the QuickFit ™ technology – an easy-adjust one-touch buckle system that allows you to adjust the fit even while swimming. We tried it over and over and it never lost its ability to adjust and hold the fit. Like all of Aqua Sphere’s aquatic eyewear, the Kayenne provides a comfortable Softeril fit, 100 percent UVA/ UVB protection and clear transparency with scratch and fog resistant lenses. The Kayenne goggles come in 10 colors (four clear lens, four tinted lens and two blue lens options) and retail for $24.99. For stores carrying Aqua Sphere products, log on to www. aquasphereswim.com. Oh, did we mention?

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Push and Pull-Up The makers of the Perfect Pushup equipment have created the obvious opposite—an expanded, consumer-friendly program for the Perfect Pullup. Multiple routines include exercises targeting the core and lower body (quads, calves and glutes). The revamped Perfect Pullup gear takes one tough exercise and makes it possible for nearly any fitness level. Priced at $79.95, the heavy-duty pull-up package includes rotating handles that allow consumers to do pull-ups and chin-ups; two swing arms that can be used in three different positions—standing row pull-ups, Australian pull-ups and traditional pullups; and abs straps for targeting the core. A workout chart and DVD are part of the package. Priced at $59.95, buy at www.perfectpullup.com.

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Arizona Hikes for

Manly Men Story and Photos by Paul Beakley

The question seems innocuous enough: What makes for a manly hike?

A tough, dangerous route?

Self-sufficiency? Guyappealing views? We’re not saying that women don’t do tough hikes. I’m speaking here us men.

What are the hikes that make us feel, well, manly.

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fter some phone calls, some beer and some required, contemplative bellyscratching, here’s the criteria used to select these masculine treks: Solitude | Every guy I asked brought this up. I offer no analysis or conjecture, but I’m just saying that guys need space…but not from other guys! Having been on several allmen backpacking trips, I can easily explain that the root of this choice is that without women around, it’s much easier and acceptable to engage in thoughtful discourse on topics such as poop and sex.

Challenge | What’s a manly hike without the opportunity for dire injury? What kind of yarn can you spin without the ever-present threat of dismemberment or even death?

This is all about bragging rights. Oh yes, men keep score and tell tales.

Discovery | A couple of my interviewees said that thinking scientific thoughts and discovering new vistas, pathways, animal sightings or whatever, well, that’s especially manly.

Babes | No apologies offered here. Even out on the trail, we are looking for hotties. After quite an investigation, I came to the conclusion that, indeed, guys can be pigs. I was as shocked as anyone when I discovered this.

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With those guidelines in place, here are some manly hiking routes found right here in Arizona. Give them a try, if you’ve got the gear.

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Trans-Superstition Wilderness Expedition Solitude? Check.

Challenge? Depending on the route, check.

Discovery? That’s really up to you, but the Superstition Wilderness is one of the great treasures of Arizona. Located in the far East Valley, the region is rich with history, biology, geology. My most recent manly-man hike through the Supes was a four-day expedition starting at the Woodbury Trailhead, up to Tortilla Pass to camp on the first day. Clover Spring was camp on the second day, La Barge Spring the third day. We exited at First Water.

Any good Supes map will show you how to make this trip. Gather the troops and get in touch with your hairy maleness.

If you’re looking for steep-climb bragging rights, hump up the Siphon Draw to Flatiron hike. Siphon Draw 5 miles each way with about a 2,800-foot elevation gain with +1500’ in the last mile! The views are superior. And, there’s the macho prospect of rediscovering the Lost Dutchman mine, which you can learn about at the trailhead.

Echo Canyon, Camelback Mountain Holy cow, steep! Great views, great challenge and babes as far as the eye can see. Smackdab in the middle of resort country, a good portion of the weekend Echo Canyon crowd is comprised of hot travel industry girls, yuppies fresh out of Pilates class and pretty heiresses.

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. The hike into and out of the Grand Canyon is a tough one all by itself: South Kaibab Trail, at just over 11 miles round-trip with a near5000’ climb awaiting you on the back half of the hike, that’s modestly manly. Tougher still is South Kaibab down to Bright Angel, then up North Kaibab over to the North Rim: 13 miles from Bright Angel, and almost 5500 feet of ele-

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vation gain. Wow! Guys are good at math; go ahead and add up the mileage and elevation changes. Okay, cool, so you’re man enough to go rim-to-rim…but what about the return trip?

Oh yes: 48 miles round-trip and more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The Rim-to-Rimto-Rim expedition is the great granddaddy of macho hikes. You’ve got solitude. You’ve got challenge coming out your ears. You’ve got libraries full of Grand Canyon history. Oh, and if you’re into keeping score (and what guy isn’t?); the R2R2R record holder did it in 6:59.

Go cry in your wheat beer, you girly men -- you will never do this hike in seven hours. Says tough-guy tour operator and former Marine Bruce Leadbetter of 360 Adventures, “Rim to Rim to Rim isn’t just studly, it’s asinine!”

Rattlesnake Peak to Cathedral Rock.

Dave Baker, owner of Tucson-based Summit Hut, knows a thing or two about tough hikes.

In 2008, he completed the 790-mile Arizona Trail in 38 days. Tough as that sounds, he says he hesitates to call the Arizona Trail a manly hike.

“I’ve come to know a lot of very strong women hikers,” Baker explains. “There are several women walking the Arizona Trail alone this year.”

Instead, Baker offers the macho Rattlesnake Peak to Cathedral Peak loop in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. Starting in Sabino Canyon, there are numerous boulder scrambles as you bushwhack up to Rattlesnake Peak (elevation 6,653 feet), then a traverse that involves some rock climbing to get up to Cathedral Rock (elevation 7,957 feet), then back down Esperero Canyon to Sabino Canyon.

“Wow! I’ve done it once and I just got pounded by the thing,” Baker says.

Check in at Summit Hut for directions on this and other excellent Southern Arizona tough-guy hikes.

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Trans-Supes Woodbury Trailhead is reached by driving nearly to the end of FS 172B, a fork off Hewitt Station Road which is reachable via US 60. You’ll need the Iron Mountain topo trailhead details. The endpoint of this expedition is at First Water trailhead, which you can reach by the same road that takes you to Lost Dutchman State Park off AZ88 (a.k.a Apache Trail) out of Apache Junction. If you’re serious about assembling a Trans-Supes hike, check with a good hiking shop or tour company.

Echo Canyon The Echo Canyon Trailhead is off McDonald Drive, just as 44th Street goes north and then turns east to go around Camelback Mountain and eventually become Tatum Boulevard. You’ll know the trailhead by the enormous number of cars parked at it, along the street and in the neighborhoods.

Siphon Draw This trailhead is the centerpiece of Lost Dutchman State Park, located east of Apache Junction along AZ88.

Rim to Rim to Rim Start at Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab Trail.

Bright Angel Trail begins just a few hundred feet west of the Bright Angel Lodge, on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. South Kaibab Trail begins at Yaki Point, off Desert View Drive (about a half-mile east of the Visitor’s Center).

Rattlesnake Peak to Cathedral Rock Begin at Esperero Canyon in Sabino Canyon, one of the main entry points into the Santa Catalina Mountains from Tucson. This requires route-finding and rock climbing skills. Check in with the locals before you take off.

Enjoying the views ascending Echo Canyon

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Got endurance?

It is what separates the men from the boys. Don’t get too excited, we’re talking sports endurance.

From swimming to cycling, these top male Arizona athletes have one thing in common – staying power to the max.

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Justin Peschka 34 | Tucson | cyclist

At 14, Peschka started cycling to spend time with his father.

By 15, he took on harder and longer events, which led him to being named collegiate national champion for road cycling at the University of Arizona.

His achievements include winning the Furnace Creek 508 two-person relay in 2008, and the Furnace Creek 508 solo in 1997.

Peschka’s motivation is fueled by others.

“The thing that keeps me going is the common bond among other cyclists I train with and the idea that they are motivating me to reach my goals as much as I’m helping them reach theirs,” he says.

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One of Arizona’s rock-jock pioneers, Dief started climbing in 1975. The sometimes-hiker took a climbing class. He’s been on the rocks ever since.

“It was a kick,” he says. “And I still get a thrill out of doing it.”

Dief finds fitness centers boring and would rather push a lawn mower for true exercise.

What about those who fear climbing?

“Everyone has anxiety here and there,” Dief says. “When I’m climbing, I get a visit from Elvis, my leg starts shaking. I call it Elvising.’ And it’s just because your brain is exaggerating all the fears.

“There’s lots of people who climb harder than me, but I just keep on going.”

Seton Claggett 33 | Tucson | triathlete and road cyclist

Slow is better and a smile goes a long way.

“I train slow,” Claggett says. “It just keeps me in the sport longer and I can race a lot faster.”

The longtime triathlete qualified for the Kona Ironman World Championship, and placed 33rd out of 2,400 in the 2006 Ironman Wisconsin.

“When I don’t train I’m tired all the time and when I train I’m also tired, so I might as well just train,” Claggett jokes.

Why smile?

“I was with my dad at a restaurant the morning of his first triathlon,” Claggett says. “It was 1987. The late Rose Stewart (an Arizona masters swimmer and triathlete) was there and she said, ‘If you can’t do this sport with a smile then you probably shouldn’t be doing it at all.’ Needless to say I always make sure to break a smile while I’m suffering out on the race course.”

Jared Scott 26 | Flagstaff | runner

Health reasons and the social aspects keep Scott on the run year-round.

“It’s great to be in shape all the time,” Scott says.

“I can go anywhere in the country and because I’m a runner, I most likely have a place to stay. Runners are welcoming to other runners.”

Scott ran track through middle and high school. A scholarship landed him at the University of Colorado where the cross-country team consistently ranked in the top three in the nation.

He holds the course record for the Soulstice 11-mile in 2007 and for the Gaspin’ in the Aspen 15k in 2008.

“Setting goals is important,” Scott says. “It’s always nice to have something to train for, like something months down the road, so you can have a goal and meet it.”

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Greg Opland 46 | Phoenix | rock climber

The adrenalin factor keeps Opland climbing. The combination of athletics and the outdoors is what got him hooked 20 years ago after taking a climbing class.

“It was always different and interesting,” he says. “I’ll climb anything. I love it all.”

He has climbed simple boulders to the big walls of Yosemite Valley in California.

“Climbing is more of an inner pathway sport where you sort of compete against yourself both mentally and physically, to climb harder, or higher,” Opland says. “But in the end, the enjoyment of the athleticism and being way out there in wild and beautiful places is really what made me love climbing and will keep me coming back for many more years.”

Commings wasn’t born a swimmer, but at 4-years-old, he learned fast when his mother threw him into the pool.

“She wanted me to learn how to swim,” he says.

At age 5, he joined the swim team and has been playing in the pool ever since.

No slouch in the water, the University of Texas graduate was on the USA Swimming National Team from 1989 to 1994. He won a bronze medal for the 100-meter breaststroke in the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba, and was an Olympic trials qualifier in 1992 and 1996.

“What keeps me going is my competitive side,” he says. “I absolutely would not be getting up at 5 a.m. every day if I didn’t have something to train for. The goal of swimming in a meet and reaching a goal time is what keeps me going and has served me well so far.”

Joel Gerber 41 | Scottsdale | trail runner, hiker and road biker

At 285 pounds and 6 feet tall, Gerber was hardly the picture of health. After college, the former skinny kid who taught tennis through college put on a ton of weight.

“You name it, I was eating it,” Gerber says. “I went from tennis to doing nothing and it went to fat.”

Then, he lost more than 100 pounds in eight months, and he’s been running, hiking and road biking for the eight years since.

He has completed numerous races including Scottsdale’s Desert Classic Duathlon and Flagstaff’s Gaspin’ in the Aspen.

“I do it because I’m addicted to working out,” Gerber says. “I hike Camelback every morning. If I don’t do it, I feel like I didn’t do anything all day. It’s kind of an obsession to become better at the sports that I do.”

When people ask how he got so ripped, he asks them what they do at 5:30 a.m.

“They say, ‘I’m sleeping.’ I say, ‘You’re sleeping and I’m working out. Don’t talk about it, just do it.’”

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David Benjes 42 | Catalina | mountain biker and triathlete

When it comes to competition, Benjes sets the bar higher each time to see how far he can push himself.

Since junior high school, Benjes has been running, biking and swimming. In 1986, he started triathlons. Today he has six different Ironmans to his credits.

“It’s one thing to train for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, a triathlon or something like Ironman,” Benjes says. “It’s quite another thing to train for life so that you can not only do that one event but maybe accept an invitation from a lunatic bald guy who wants to drag you up a mountain, drag you down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and ride 80 miles.”

It’s not for glory.

“I’m not the guy with all the bright shiny medals, but at least I’m getting off the couch,” he says. “People just have to stay engaged in life.”

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Roger Fowler 41 | Litchfield Park | natural bodybuilder

Football, track and baseball kept Fowler in shape through high school and college. Then, he found himself getting soft while working in the professional world.

“I started trying to get back in shape,” Fowler says. “Once I reached a certain fitness level, I wanted to keep going, so I needed another incentive to stay motivated to get in better shape. I found bodybuilding was that incentive.”

He competed in his first bodybuilding show in 1999. He took a competition vacation from 2002 to 2006 and started competing again in 2008.

Fowler is a member of the International Natural Bodybuilding Association. Natural body builders are not allowed to use banned substances and are drug tested.

He points out that bodybuilding is a 24-hour-a-day sport.

Everything a bodybuilder does throughout the day impacts when he gets on stage.

What drives him?

“When you know you’re going to have to get up on stage in a Speedo, that’s all the motivation I need.”

Bryan Melnuk 22 | Tempe | triathlete

A former competitive water skier, Melnuk woke up one day and decided he needed something new.

“When I decided to do triathlons, I decided to be the best at it,” he says.

With only a vague sense of Ironman, he signed up for Ironman Arizona.

“I trained for three months,” Melnuk says. “I didn’t have a whole lot of training going into it. But I loved it.”

He placed 72nd overall in Ironman Arizona 2008. He won the Lake Havasu Triathlon on March 21 this year.

“Every race I do is a stepping stone to get to my ultimate goal,” he says. “And beyond that, each week or training cycle that I do prepares me for those races. Within those training cycles, each workout serves to prepare me for each of those races. Even if I’m tired or sore, the pure enjoyment of swimming, biking or running for me is enough to get up.”

Travis McMaster 35 | Anthem | pro mountain bike racer

After four Union Cycliste Internationale races in the past six months against riders such as Lance Armstrong and mountain bike world champion, Christoph Sauser, it is no wonder that McMaster finds great value in a rest day.

“It’s a very short list of racers who are pro mountain bikers, who have done Ironman, XTERRA, Cat 1 in cyclo-cross, Cat 2 on road. I hold those credentials right now,” he says.

His work ethic for training and racing helps him master his sport.

“Trust the training and you can put the effort in on the bike and still be fresh on the run,” he says. “The person who is going to excel at their sport is going to look back on their training and racing, and they’re going to take what they learned and apply it to the next race.”

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Nuts & Athletes: Love ‘em or leave ‘em?

By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

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thletes have a love-hate relationship with nuts. They love them, but try to stay away from them.

“I don’t dare keep a jar of cashews in my house. I’d end up eating them all and gaining weight,” complained one rower. Although she knows nuts are healthful and good for her, the overwhelming perception is that nuts are “sooooo fattening.”

While nuts are a calorie-dense food, research recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that nut eaters are not fatter than people who avoid nuts. That’s because nuts stay with you and keep you feeling “fed.”

A woman-size handful of nuts (150 to 200 calories) for an afternoon snack often ends up being lower in calories than the 100-calorie pack of crackers that leads to another and yet another because you are still hungry. Snacks like crackers, pretzels and rice cakes fail to keep you satiated because they lack fiber, protein plus fat. Nuts have it all.

A study with overweight teens illustrates this point. The students were part of “The Family Lifestyle and Over-weight Prevention Program” in Houston. The teens were given a healthy after school snack: nuts and peanut butter along with fruits and vegetables Snacks such as apple slices with peanut butter, baby carrots dipped in peanut butter, trail mix with peanuts and dried fruits. These snacks replaced former choices of chips and snack cakes. The kids lost weight and kept it off. And equally important, they liked the snacks. There’s no denying a plain apple may seem boring, but add some peanut butter and that apple becomes a welcomed treat.

When the afternoon munchies strike, “go nuts” but in moderation. While a few rice cakes may fill you for half an hour, a few nuts might last for more than several hours.

If you are afraid the “handful” will turn into a “jarful,” remember the best way to take the power away from a “trouble food” is to eat it more often. The solution to over-eating nuts is to change your relationship with them.

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way, you eliminate your fear of being denied of this favorite food. You won’t have to eat the whole jar, because another jar will be waiting in the pantry. While this might sound scary to overeaters, the reality is, after three days of eating nuts at every meal and snack, you likely will be content to cut back to enjoying nuts once a day or once a week.

Which nuts are best?

Now you might be wondering, which nut is best to eat? The answer is that each type of nut offers its own health benefits. Almonds have a little more fiber than cashews; walnuts have a little more polyunsaturated fat than hazelnuts; peanuts have a little more vitamin E than walnuts but no one nut is superior to another one. So, rather than get caught up in trying to choose the “best” nut, simply buy a variety for a range of nutrients, flavors and health-protective attributes.

Enjoy— • slivered almonds on your morning cereal • a peanut butter and banana sandwich at lunch • trail mix with cashews and dried fruit in the afternoon • walnuts in your dinner salad.

What’s so healthy about nuts for athletes?

Nuts offer far more than just calories. They are filled with hard-to-get nutrients that can easily get processed out of refined foods. By the end of the day, nut eaters tend to have

a diet with overall higher nutrient quality. Nuts offer magnesium, niacin, vitamin E, copper, and manganese, as well as other phytochemicals that are health protective, like resveratrol (reduces heart disease). This means, nuts have a powerful impact on your health.

Nuts protect against the diseases of aging. People who eat nuts or peanut butter five or more times a week reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes by more than 20 percent. Incorporating some nuts along with your pretzel- or rice cake snack offers both health and weight-management advantages.

If you are enjoying nuts as a recovery food after a hard workout, be sure to eat some carbs, too. While the protein and fat in nuts abate hunger and helps build muscles, only carbs fuel your muscles. Some carb-protein nut combinations include: peanut butter and banana; nuts and dried fruit; almonds and oatmeal.

Nuts offer only a little protein, for example, about eight grams in two tablespoons peanut butter (the amount in a typical sandwich). This is not much, considering the protein needs of most active women are 60 to 90 grams. Active men may need 80 to 120 grams. Vegetarian athletes need to really eat a lot of nuts and peanut butter if this is their main source of protein.

Easier yet, boost your protein intake by adding this childhood memory: a glass of milk with a peanut butter sandwich.

Calories in Nuts An ounce of nuts—a woman-size handful – a quarter cup has 150 to 200 calories.

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Almonds

28

170

6

Cashews

23

160

7

Macadamia

27

200

8

Peanuts

30

160

5

Pecans

15

200

13

Walnuts

14

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Muddy 6 It makes sense that the Muddy Six would start off with a bang on April 25.

More than 700 athletes descended on Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass for the inaugural 6-mile run, obstacle and mud fest in the Western themed town.

“It was a great location and theme for the event,” said winner Keith Rieger. “You pull into a western town and registration is on Main Street and you are in front of the general store. You are greeted with ‘Welcome pardners’ by guys in western wear. Where are you going to find an event like that? It was a hot morning and many might have thought the super soaker slide was an obstacle, but really it was a reprieve. It did not feel like a running race, felt like an adventure race.”

Rieger 41, knows his races. He ran NCAA Cross-Country and Steeple Chase for the University of New Mexico. He is a two-time finisher at Western States 100-mile Ultramarathon. He is a multisport athlete and Ironman. When he is not running he is Vice President of Communications and Events for Special Olympics Arizona. He coaches more than 50 runners via the Radiant Runners running club in Surprise and has coached for Special Olympics since 1991 .

“It was harder than I thought it was going to be, said John Woehl.

“That made it more fun. My two favorite obstacles were the mud pit and slip and slide. There were a ton of people out there.” Woehl, 23, finished 16th overall and 4th in his age group. He is a former runner for Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and currently works for Performance footwear in Tempe.

muddy 6 results OVERALL WOMEN Kristi Johnson (45:51.5) Danielle Kealy (50:37.6) Brittany MacLaughlin (52:17) OVERALL MEN Keith Riegel (36:18.3) Bryan Dunn (40:03.1) Chris Rogers (40:37.0)

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS Under 14: Storey Budzinsk (1:15:46.7) 15-19: Emily Christman (59:43.5) 20-24: Danielle Kealy (50:37.6) 25-29: Kristi Johnson (45:51.5) 30-34: Brittany MacLaughlin (52:17) 35-39: Heather Hermann (52:52.4) 40-44: Paige Swaine (55:07.7) 45-49: Laure Niehaus (59:48.8) 50-54: Dianne Siegel (1:04:13.8) 55-59: Sandy Goodall (1:06:53.7)

MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS Under 14: Cody Jackson (47:33.6) 15-19: Max McCoy (45:58.0) 20-24: Adam Folts(42:42.0) 25-29: Chris Rogers (40:37.0) 30-34: Paul Wood (44:45.9) 35-39: Nir Joels (41:08.2) 40-44: Keith Riegel (36:18.3) 45-49: Kirk Sperry (51:02.2) 50-54: Karl Clauson (57:16.8) 55-59: Joe O’Sullivan (58:15.8) 60-64: Dennis Freeman (54:30.5)

Hitting the Beach at Rocky Point

La Palomas Rocky Point Triathlon

By Jenna Grover Nearly 550 athletes gathered on the warm beaches of Rocky Point on April 18 to compete in an Olympic triathlon, Sprint triathlon, 10k, 5k or Olympic triathlon relay. A slight breeze sent the athletes off on a course through resort roads and back to the beach finish line. Patrick Bless crossed first in the Men’s Olympic division, with Cara Payne leading the way for the women. In the Sprint division, Cesar Chavez and Julie Cleveland led their genders. Cold beer, chips, salsa, and huge slip-and-slide rewarded all at the event’s end.

In her first tri ever, Aubri Carman was first in the 20-24 age group, Women’s Sprint Triathlon. She has been training since January with the University of Arizona’s TriCats team.

“I loved it,” she says. “The bike felt a little long but overall it was a fun time and I would definitely take another weekend to travel to Mexico and race.”

Carman adds that she hopes to compete this summer in California with a friend or tackle the Silverman Relays with the TriCats.

las palomas rock point triathlon results Olympic

overall MEN Patrick Bless (1:50:59) Bryan Melnuk (1:53:09) Bryan Dunn (1:54:23) MENS WINNERS 18-24: KJ Barnwell (2:41:37) 20-24: Ryan Sharman (2:16:54) 25-29: Brian McHenry (2:08:17) 30-34: Andy Krebs (2:01:49) 35-39: Vernon O’Connell (2:01:24) 40-44: Tim Bolen (1:59:50) 45-49: Corey Hove (2:09:20) 50-54: Scott Moomaw (2:10:04) 55-59: Bill Sandercock (2:25:01) 60-64: Ron Blake (2:42:14) 65-69: Ken Lewis (2:22:40) Overall WOMEN Cara Payne (2:06:34) Jeanine Cordova (2:14:20) Lisa Graham (2:16:52)

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WOMENS WINNERS 20-24: Megan Fuetterer (2:37:19) 25-29: Stacy Gibson (2:22:06) 30-34: Zahira Rivas (2:23:57) 35-39: LaJuan Stevenson (2:23:16) 40-44: Deeann Smith (2:22:11) 45-49: Patti Killian (2:31:31)

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WOMENS WINNERS 20-24: Aubri Carman (1:34:35) 25-29: Diane Deroia (1:38:37) 30-34: Jamie Dunn (1:34:30) 35-39: Nicole Barreda (1:33:09) 40-44: Gina Lane (1:37:30) 45-49: Leanne Lacey (1:42:58) 50-54: Alveratta Petta (1:50:37) 55-59: Lorie Armstrong (1:29:13) 60-64: Gwen Hyatt (1:48:42)

50-54: Deborah Digiuseppe (2:30:16) 55-59: Sue Iverson (2:48) Relay Team Rochambeau (2:05:22) Flipper Bitty Bitty (2:09:08) The Young, The Old, and The Restless (2:12:56)

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OVERALL MEN Cesar Chavez 1:13:39 Stpehen Bourque 1:17:13 Geoff Cleveland 1:18:28

OVERALL MEN Eric Gudino (22:23) Thomas Murgolo (23:09) Mike Basten (25:46)

MENS WINNERS 18-24: Kyle Niemtschk (1:47:24) 20-24: Kyle Scarbrough (1:43:27) 25-29: Ivan Trejo (1:21:03) 30-34: Dominic Pacheco (1:20:55) 35-39: James Heilmann (1:34:27) 40-44: Jim Young (1:27:50) 45-49: Joaquin Autillon (1:31:46) 50-54: Cesar Gudion (1:30:11) 55-59: Delmar Joralmon (1:45:11) 60-64: Robert Hartley (1:51) OVERALL WOMEN Julie Cleveland (1:32) Erin Glenn (1:32:42) Lisa Raykowski (1:33:06)

OVERALL WOMEN Courtney Hoverson (28:22) Jennifer Kregle (29:16) Randy Basten (29:19)

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OVERALL MEN William Starner (27:00) Jouan Castaneda (33:20) Ronnie Hendricks (33:24) OVERALL WOMEN Sara Fincham (33:27) Janell Bolen (33:33) Susie Kuhler (36:20)

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Whiskey Off-Road 2009

By Shelli A. Read More than 750 mountain bikers converged on Prescott’s Courthouse Square for the sixth Annual Whiskey Off-Road on April 25. Although the wind was gusty, the weather was gorgeous with temps in the 60’s. The start and finish was located on infamous Whiskey Row. The event, which is put on by Epic Rides, had three distances: 50, 25 and 15 miles. There was also an expo and a community concert on the square following the ride. The longest course took riders way out to the ranch community of Skull Valley.

President of Epic Rides, Todd Sadow, said about the race, “The views are outrageous. A notable spot on the course is the Sierra Prieta Overlook because the scenery is incredible and the climbing is pretty much behind everyone at that point. The riders can actually see where they rode down to. It’s neat to see all the way down into Skull Valley.”

Lynda Wallenfels from St. George, Utah, says she has wanted to race this event for several years solely because of the scenery and the single-track trails. The 39 year-old is a coach and wanted to know what the Whiskey Off-Road was all about to better meet her athletes’ needs.

Wallenfels, who’d never been to Prescott said, “It’s a great way to come to a city and get out and have a guided tour of all the great trails.”

Chewy Aitken, 35, the overall winner of the 25-mile said, “I love this course, especially flying down the downhill sections.” The Sedona resident, who rides for Team Bionicon/Bike and Bean, won this event last year.

whiskey off-road 2009 results 50 MILE

25 MILE

15 MILE

OVERALL MEN Jay Henry (3:18:56) Scott Keller (3:29:31) Mike Andres (3:30:40)

OVERALL MEN Chewy Aitken (2:27:35) Mark Bingham (2:38:34) Gorry Cypress (2:38:58)

OVERALL MEN Kent Keegan (1:45:24) Jeff Welch (1:50:28) Joe Howard (1:50:46)

OVERALL WOMEN Lynda Wallenfels (3:54:29) Johnanna Healy (4:10:35) Sonya Looney (4:15:18)

OVERALL WOMEN Cecilia Potts (3:01:02) Brigid Dineen (3:10:47) Sandi Scrimgeour (3:16:14)

OVERALL WOMEN Beth Steen (2:19:40) Brooke Weitkunat (2:20:25) Sonya Vasconcellos (2:28:15)

Anne Wendell, director of community relations at TriWest, a sponsor of Pat’s Run, chats with Duane Wagner, Vietnam veteran, during the annual event.

Pat’s Run

By Sue Berliner Pat’s Run continues to grow each year. The fifth edition drew 18,879 registrants in the 4.2 mile race and more than 3,000 kids in the .42mile kids race on April 18.

The 4.2 mile flat course tours through Tempe and ends in dramatic fashion on the 42-yard line of ASU’s Sun Devil stadium, honoring the number 42 jersey that Pat Tillman wore for the ASU Sun Devils. The race started on the east side of the stadium on Packard Dr. in waves.

The course went west on Rio Salado over the Mill Ave. Bridge to Curry then Scottsdale Rd. before entering the stadium.

Appropriately, a former Sun Devil runner Aaron Aguayo took top honors. Aguauo, 24, is a 4-time Pac-10 steeplechase champ, finished 3rd at the 2007 NCAA Champs and is the 2006 NACAC 5,000m champion.

Pro triathlete Lews Elliot crossed the 42 yard line 16 seconds later.

Elliot, 28 said he saw waves of runners starting as he was finishing.

A family event, The Kids Village is an interactive zone for children under the age of 12.There was something for every child, whether they wanted to jump, slide, climb, interact with the clowns, get their face painted, or play carnival games. Kids also had the opportunity to meet the Arizona State football players, and interact with some of Arizona’s most popular sports mascots.

Pat Tillman’s friends and family created Pat’s Run as a way to celebrate Pat’s passionate legacy while raising awareness and funding for the Pat Tillman Foundation. Perry Edinger, Pat’s friend and former head trainer for Arizona State University, initiated and developed the concept of a 4.2 mile run/walk around Arizona State with a finish on the 42-yard line of Sun Devil Stadium. Edinger wanted the event to be something physical, outdoors and an inspiration to others.

pat’s run results WOMEN OVERALL Shannon Platero-Roach (24:09) Wyomia Bonewits (24:44) Susan Barth (24:59)

TOP 3 SUPER CLYDESDALE Gregory Langston (35:36) Shawn Swayda (37:04) James Dexter (37:43)

MEN OVERALL Aaron Aguayo (21:01) Lewis Elliot (21:17) Dave Gott (21:38)

TOP 3 CLYDESDALE Rick Bacik (28:04) Anthony Kann (29:09) Jason Francis (29:36)

WOMEN WHEELCHAIR OVERALL Naomi Clark (23:51)

WOMEN AGE GROUP WINNERS 15 and under: Katherine Dai (28:30) 16-25: Katie Wyatt (26:58) 26-39: Wyomia Bonewits (24:38) 40-42: Bridgette Schiess (29:09) 43-49: Kelly Ohalloran (28:07)

TOP 3 ATHENA Lizzy Tobin (31:19) Elizabeth Watring (35:35) Jeanne Sims (37:38)

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50-59: Jan Tefft (28:14) 60-69: Karen Davis (30:37) 70-87: Marnie Roti (40:19) MEN AGE GROUP WINNERS 115 and under: Manuel Aguilar (24:04) 16-25: Dave Gott (21:33) 26-39: Lewis Elliot (21:13) 40-42: Dan Beaver (24:07) 43-49: Neil Young (23:02) 50-59: David Edwards (25:10) 60-69: Douglas Naversen (27:44) 70-86: Stan Neumann (32:26:00)

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BICYCLING JUNE 11 Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. This clinic is designed for those just starting out and for those who haven’t ridden recently. It will answer all of those questions you forgot to ask when you bought your bike and will also have tips for the more experienced riders. Session will cover: Adjusting and sizing a bike for fit, flat repair, lubrication, and state and city bicycle laws you need to be aware of. Plus tips on shifting skills and advise for riding with greater safety and better efficiency. Tempe Bike, Rural & University. 480-966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com.

JUNE 13 Flagstaff Finale. Arizona State Championship Series. Flagstaff. www.mbaa.net.

JUNE 20 Barn Burner. Barn Burner 100+ >> Mile endurance mountain bike

race June 20. A weekend full of activities. Flagstaff. www.redrockco.com Show Low Bluff- Bike the Bluff.

34.4M. 7 am. Show Low Bluff. www. active.com.

JUNE 21 Cross the Ranch. Cylocross >> race.

Flagstaff. A weekend full

of activities. www.redrockco.com

JUNE 25 Tempe Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. Learn how to adjust & repair your bicycle. This free clinic covers adjusting breaks, gears & bearings, chain repair and safety checking. Tempe Bicycle, Rural & University, Tempe. 480966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com

JULY 11-12 White Mountain Tour. 63-100M day 1, 38M day 2. No mass start. Hon-Dah Resort and Casino, south Pinetop.

Silverio Ontiveros 602-237-2745.

JULY 18 12 Hours at Night Mountain Bike Ride. 12 hr relay. 8 pm. Pioneer Park, Prescott. www.go-ar.com Taylor House Century. 7 am.

Flagstaff Medical Center Physicians & Surgeons Office Bldg. at North Beaver and Forest Ave. directly across from the Taylor House. www.absolutebikes.net.

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AUGUST 19 Grand Canyon/Zion/Bryc Bike Tour.

8 days, 292-378M. Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park. www.pedalthepeaks.com.

CLUBS Arizona Bike Club. Sundays 6:30 am.

Granada Park, 20th St. & Maryland, Phoenix. Sylvia Berlatsky, 602-2645478, www.azbikeclub.com.

Bicycle Ranch. Saturdays 7 am.

North Scottsdale ABC Road Ride. SE corner of Frank Lloyd Wright & the 101. 480-614-8300.

Bike Barn Road Rides. Every Saturday 7:30 am. Novice to experienced riders welcome. Rides run from 1.5-2 hours in length. Leaves from Bike Barn, 36th Street and Indian School. 602-956-3870.

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Bike Chalet Road & Mountain Bike Rides. Various times and locations.

Brian 480-497-6514, Mike 480807-2944.

Black Canyon Ride. Weekends. Mike Cargill, mcargill@qwest.net.

Bullshifters Club Rides. 7 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602862-6262. www.bullshifters.org.

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

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

Cross bike friendly courses with plenty of technical & fast flats. All abilities welcome. 928-774-4235, john@azcyclocross.com, www.azcyclocross.com.

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

East Valley Road Bike Rides.

Saturday & Sunday 8 am. Westwood High School, Westwood & 8th St. Rides geared for bicycle race training. Dale 480-964-8168.

Focus Cyclery. Thursday mtb. Rides.

Locations vary. Saturday road bike rides 6 am, 1040 S. Gilbert Rd. 480558-0104, www.focuscyclery.com.

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association.

Tucson. Steve Wilson 520-749-9014, www.bikeGABA.org. www.sportsfun. com/gaba/rideschedule.html.

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

Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club. Saturday and Sunday rides, some weekdays and holidays, 20-60 miles with regroup stops, less-experienced to advanced level rides. Extensive club web site. www.pmbcaz.org.

Pinnacle Peak Peddlers. 35-50M. Wednesdays. 7:30 am. Bob 480895-2601.

Point South Mt. Weekday Road Biking.

30M. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:15 am.

Meet at Corpus Christi Church, 36th St. & Knox. Jane 602-431-6598.

Prescott Bicycle Club. www.prescottcycling.org.

Red Mountain Cycling Club. 60-80M. Saturdays 7 am. Rides for advanced/ intermediate cyclists. 35-40M. Sundays 7:30 am. Recovery rides.

Wayne 480-962-7527.

REI Tempe Group Rides. Every other Sunday. 7 am. Starting October 6th. REI Tempe parking lot. Open and free to all level of riders. Rides meet at Tempe store, helmets and plenty water are required. 1405 W. Southern, Tempe.

Saturday Cycling for New Riders. 8 am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Granada Park, 20th St & Maryland Phoenix.

Start off slow and soon you will be riding with advanced groups.

Helmet a must. Kay 602-2649318, kayzplaceaz@msn.com.

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

South Mountain Rides. Tues./Wed. 7:30 pm. Sat./Sun. 7 am. Meet at South Mountain Cycle. 3636 E. Ray Rd. 480-706-0858.

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Assn. Weekly mountain bike rides/ adventures. Various terrain/levels.

All welcome. Tucson. 520-3273232, John 520-323-0571, www. sambabike.org.

Sun Lakes Bicycle Club. 40-50M. Saturdays 7 am. Meet at flagpole at Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse on Robson Blvd, S of Riggs Rd. golf course of Sun Lakes. Bob 480-895-2601.

Tortilla Flats Road Race Tue. 39M. 5:30 pm. Mining Camp Restaurant, Superstition Mountain, Apache Junction. Dave Reid (480) 4978832. davidreid85210@yahoo.com.

Tribe Multisport Bike Rides.

Tuesdays, 7:10 pm: Mountain bike ride through Papago from Tribe.

Thursdays: 7:10 pm. Road bike ride, 10 M loop from Tribe. Saturday rides 50M+ and 30M (no drop policy for 30M). Meet at Tribe, 1800 N. Scottsdale. Call for times. 480-4219442. Kevin@tribemultisport.com West Valley. Every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday. Rides around the Sun Cities/ West Valley area. Start at McDonald’s, corner of Reems and Grand Ave. Don Pearson, 623-5468017, Gene Marchi 623-546-8112.

MULTISPORT/ ADVENTURE RACE JUNE 6 Tribal Sprint Triathlon. 1000m >> swim, 23k bike and 5k run

Triathlon. 6:15 am. Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Morristown. www. dcbadventures.com.

JUNE 13 Payson Sprint Triathlon. 7 am. Rumsy Park, Payson. Deb Rose 928-4745242. Ext 272

JULY 5 JCC Scottsdale Firecracker >> Adult & Youth & Relay Sprint

Triathlon & Duathlon. 6:45 am.

Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Pool, Scottsdale. Tri-Family Racing 602-564-0717.

Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon.

750m swim, 12M bike, 3M run. 5:45 am. Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, University of Arizona, Tucson. www.

TriTucson.com.

JULY 12 Town of Chino Valley Adult >> &TheYouth & Relay Sprint Triathlon

& Duathlon TRI: Adults: 300yd swim, 15M bike, 3M run; Youth: 150yd swim, 4M bike; 1/2M run, DU: Adults: 1/2M run, 15M bike, 3M run. Chino Valley. www.trifamilyracing.com.

JULY 19 Mountain Man Triathlon. >> Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman.

6:10 am. Lake Mary, Flagstaff. www. mountainmanevents.com.

JULY 25 Tri to Help Arizona- Indoor Sprint/ Olympic Triathlon Fundraiser. 8 am.

Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA, Chandler. www.tritohelp.com.

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The GCC Fall F-1 Adult, Youth, & Relay Sprint triathlon Adult Tri: 150m Swim, 4M Bike, 3/4M Run X 2; (Adults do each discipline TWICE) Youth Race: 100m Swim, 2M Bike, 3/4M Run (youth do each discipline ONCE) Adult Relay teams also! Each partner does one of the above disciplines TWICE! Glendale.

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Nathan Tempe Triathlon.

Olympic/Sprint Triathlon and Relay. 6:30 am. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe. www.redrockco.com.

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

AZ Tri Club. Participation is more important than placing. Free triathlon club. East Valley training. Swims at Canyon Lake, and Pure Fitness. Weekly bike rides at Pecos and Usery Pass. All ages and abilities Dr. Jeffrey Banas.

480-633-6837, www.AzTriClub.com.

First Wave Tri. Valley wide workouts and meetings, check web site for current meeting locations & times. www.firstwavetri.com.

Tri Scottsdale – Gage Racing.

Triathlon training. Workouts, seminars, and more. All levels welcome. Training takes place in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Ahwatukee areas. www.triscottsdale.org Triathlon Training Glendale Community College - Beginner to Elite The class offers inter-class competition, field trips, sponsor discounts, exposure to outside events and … swim, bike, and run workouts guided by experts. The class culminates with competition in a Sprint Triathlon.

Class requirements: road or mt. Bike, bicycle helmet, swim goggles running shoes and an open mind. Mark 623-547-5349, phone registration: Glendale Community College at 623845-3333. trifamilyracing.com Haus Triathlon. Based on friends, fitness, and attainment of personal goals. Beginner to Kona; Weekday and weekend group workouts with periodic social gatherings. www.haustriathlon. com Landis Triathlon Club. Open for all levels. Training rides, runs and swims.

Informative club meetings -with speakers. Landis Cyclery, 480-730-1081, 602-430-1043, mike@mikehughes1. com, www.landistriclub.com.

Phoenix Triathlon Club –Come Tri with us! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the multi-sport community. Weekly rides / runs, Monthly meetings for schedule see www.phoenixtriathlonclub.org.

TriCats U of A Triathlon Club. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-2415437, tomcbrown1@home.com. www. arizonatricats.com.

Triple Sports Tri 101 Clinic. A free beginner triathlon overview held from 6 to 7 pm the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Triple Sports, Registration not required.

4032 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale. www. triplesports.com, 480-994-1174.

Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club.

TDH provides its members with organized group cycling and running

workouts every weekend, various training clinics throughout the year, training www.tucsondesertheat.org or kirk_strang@hotmail.com.

Whole Body Coaching.

Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome.

Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602275-9177, wholebodycoaching.com.

HIKING/ CLIMBING CLUBS Arizona Mountaineering Club.

Mondays @ 7 pm. Two public rock climbing courses per yr, other outdoor courses & outings. Los Olivos Senior Center, Phoenix.

602-485-1198, 623-878-2485, coaltionazbicyclists@yahoo.com, www.azmountaineeringclub.org.

Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Group.

Open to all hikers and campers. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of odd months (Jan/March/etc.). The club has 3-4 hikes a month from easy to moderate. www.azhikers.org.

AZ on the Rocks. Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Fully air-conditioned, showers, fitness equipment, yoga. Beginners welcome. Classes for all levels and ages. Near Bell Rd. off the 101 Fwy., Scottsdale. 480502-9777, www.AZontheRocks.com.

Backcountry Hiking Club. Active adults schedule, lots of day hikes from easy to experienced.

Backpacking, car camping, cycling, & other fitness fun. Monthly potlucks.

602-280-7647, Tom 602-955-3661. www.backcountryhikingclub.com.

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

Central Arizona Backpackers Assoc.

1st Wednesdays, 7:30 pm. Pyle Adult Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe.

American Hiking Society affiliate. Off trail backpacking. 602-438-9628.

Flagstaff Hiking Club. Backpacking, car camping, bicycling & crosscountry skiing. 520-774-1068. erora@earthlink.net .

Friends. Hiking, camping & outdoor club. Mail@friendshiking.com, www. friendshiking.com.

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

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

480-706-4824.

Phoenix Rock Gym. Rock climbing classes. 480-921-8322, www.phoenixrockgym.com.

Phoenix Trail Mix. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves. 602-495-0222, www.phonix.gov/PARK/hikes.html.

Senior Trekkers Club. 3-4M. Thursdays 8am. Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, Tucson. Social hikes for those over 50. Emory 520-296-7795.

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Southern Arizona Hiking Club.

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

Southwest Outdoors Club. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm. Hiking, backpacking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking. Pyle Adult Rec. Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe. Ed, 480-921-3821.

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

Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers.

Peg 520-628-8985. www.tucsonorienteering.org.

Wandering Soles Hiking Club. 1st Tuesdays. Weekly hikes throughout Arizona. Members ages 25-40.

Boulders, 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe. 602-222-8665. http://www. wanderingsoles.info/.

INLINE/SKATING CLUBS Predator Speed Skate & Cycle Club.

Predator Speed Skate Club is the largest speed-skating club in the southwest, and is one of the largest outdoor clubs in the nation. Mark Gaylor 602-274-5840.

Friday Night Skate. 1st Fridays 7:30 pm. Phoenix Public Library, www. azinline.org.

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

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Tucson Inline SK8 Club. Sundays.

Afternoon social skate. Fast Eddie 520-722-4044, fstedysk8@yahoo. com, www.skatetucson.org.

Arizona Inline Skating Association.

Sunday Mornings. Skate Classes offered at Parks & Rec. in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale & Chandler. 602-361-6616, www.azinline. org. predatorspeed.org/azinline.php.

ROWING/ PADDLING CLUBS Arizona Dragon Boat Association.

The association invites young and old, or all abilities to participate in a 2500 year old paddling sport. www.azdba.com.

Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. http://members.cox.net. azdivadragons/.

Central Arizona Paddlers Club. Open to novice & veteran paddlers. Events, gear sales, trip reports & more.

CAPC, PO Box 27257, Tempe. 85285.

Desert Paddlers Club. Last Wednesday of the Month 7 – 9 pm.

Anyone who paddles, all are welcome. 107 East Broadway, Tempe.

Pete 480-755-1924, Bigduck@gopermagrin.com.

Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club. Weekend practices open to

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Tempe Town Lake. 623-875-2682, www.azpaddlers.org.

Rio Salado Rowing Club. RSRC member open row. Twice-Daily open rows. Junior rowing for ages 13-17 yrs. old. New classes start beginning of each month. Boatyard, behind the Red River Music Hall on Mill Avenue & Curry Street, Tempe Town Lake. www.Riosaladorowing.org.

RUNNING/ WALKING JUNE 6 “Circle the Peak” National Trails Day Race. 4M. 7:30 am. Boulders trailhead, Payson. Mary McMullen 928-474-5242.

Run For The Creeks. 7M, 3M. 8 am. Willow Lake, Prescott. Arizona Road Racers 602-954-8341, info@ arizonaroadracer.com. Jeff Low 928445-5669 run@prescottcreeks.org.

JUNE 7 Run for Vania. 5k, 1M. 6 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Stephanie Holbrook 623-910-1711.

JUNE 13 Second Annual Colossal Cave 5k Road Race. 5k. 6:30 am. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Vail. Steve Taggart 520-820-6447. www.taggrun.com.

JUNE 14 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #2. 5k. 6:30 am. Reach 11 Horse Lovers Park, Phoenix. Steven Finkelstein 602-954-8341.

JUNE 20 Gaspin’ In The Aspen Summer >> Trail Run. 15k, 5k. 6:30 am.

Flagstaff Nordic Center, Flagstaff.

Tim 928-600-0385.

Run For the Fallen. 1M. 8 am. DavisMonthan AFB, Luke AFB, Tucson.

Laszlo Otvos, 520-270-0763, www. bluepantsracing.com.

JUNE 27 Hospice Run/Walk >> 5kNorthland & 10k. 7:30 am. Wheeler

Park, Flagstaff. Heather Rogers 928-779-1227.

Rock N’ Roll Seattle. 26.2/13.1 miles. 800-311-1255, www. rnrseattle.com

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JULY 4 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #3. 4M, 1M. Rio Vista Park, Peoria. 6:30 am. Steven Finkelstein 602-954-8341.

JULY 12 Run With the Roosters. 5M. 5:15 am.

Old Tucson Studios, Tucson. www. everyoneruns.net.

JULY 13 Second Annual Colossal Cave 5K Road Race. 6:30 am. 5K Run. Colossal Cave Mountain Park Vail.

Steve Taggart 520-820-6447.

JULY 18 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #4. 5k. 6:30 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe.

Steven Finkelstein 602-954-8341.

AUGUST 1 Machine Solutions Run for the >> CHC. 2k, 5k, 10k and kids

dash. Fort Tuthill county Fairgrounds, 2 miles south of Flagstaff. FMC Children’s Health Center. 928-773-2093.

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Wheeler Park, Flagstaff. www.natra.org.

AUGUST 9 Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #5. 5k. 6:30 am. South Mountain Park, Phoenix. Steven Finkelstein 602-954-8341.

Oraivi 8k Footrace and 2M Fun Run and Walk. 6:30 am. Hopi Reservation, AZ HWY 264 Mile Post 370, Oraivi. Juwan Nuvayokva 928738-0163, Oraivifootrace@yahoo. com, www.oraivifootrace.com.

Tombstone Vigilante Day 10k Run. 6:30 am. Tombstone City Park. Steve Reeder 520-457-3291. www.tombstonevigilantes.com/10krun.html.

AUGUST 16 America’s Finest City Half >> Marathon & 5k. 7 am. San

Diego, CA. www.afchalf.com.

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

Michelle, 602-861-4731 x7095.

Better Than Ever. Train for a 10K and/ or Half Marathon and support the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.

All fitness levels welcome. 520-6267177, www.arizonabte.org.

Foothills Sports Medicine - Arrowhead Marathon Training Program for RNR AZ Full and Half Marathon. Our 20-week program includes weekly schedules tailored to your abilities, group long runs, speed workouts, core classes, available yoga, USATF-certified coaching, monthly seminars, team shirt, and many other perks! All fitness levels welcome.

7707 W. Deer Valley Rd. Suite 100, Peoria. 602-301-9327, Jan Howard jhoward@foothillsrehab.com.

Marathon Coaching Consultants.

“Human kindness through running” Running Club and Personal Training Across the Valley. Group runs: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Track workouts: Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach David Allison: 480-326-1495, www.marathoncoachaz.com.

Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association. NATRA’s mission is to promote trail running in Northern Arizona to folks of all abilities.

Saturday group runs on various trails. nsw1731@earthlink.net, www. natra.org.

Performance Footwear. Group runs Wed. nights at 7 pm and Sat. mornings at 6 am. All ability levels welcome! Groups leaders are all experienced runners. NE corner of Rural and University, 725 S. Rural Rd. #C105. 480-829-7473, www. performancefootwear.net Phoenix Fit. Marathon training program for runners designed with the goal of completing the RNR AZ marathon or 1/2. We offer day-by-day training schedules, Saturday morning group runs, trained coaches and

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

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

Run AZ, 48th & Warner, Ahwatukee.

480-592-0900.

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

Running Arizona. Have fun while training to run distances from 5k to marathons. Coaching on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert. Richard 602-373-0438, www.runningarizona.com.

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

Sole Sports Running Club. Group Runs and Marathon Training. Long Runs Sat. & Wed. Mornings, Mon. & Thur. evenings. Track Workout Wednesday Evenings. www. solesportsrunning.com.

Team in Training. Training for Rock N’ Roll AZ. Teams to walk or run a variety of marathons to help find a cure for leukemia. All fitness levels welcome. 602-788-8622, 800568-1372.

The Lightning Track Club. Phoenix.

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

The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday morning group runs.

6:15 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-325-5097.

Zonie Hash House Harriers.

Regularly scheduled hare & hound chases, generally in the Chandler/ Tempe area. 480–821-0471, www. zoniehhh.org.

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ CLASSES ONGOING Core Classes. Dynamic and challenging 60 minutes, designed to strengthen the core of the individual while incorporating the entire body and increasing endurance, flexibility, strength and power. Phoenix /4440 N. 36th St. Suite 240 / 602-9564040/ Kraemer@endurancerehab. com Scottsdale/ 9376 E. Bahia Dr. / 480-556-8406 / Brandon@ endurancerehab.com or Andi@ endurancerehab.com www.endurancerehab.com.

SWIMMING MAY 1-SEPTEMBER 30 2000M Half Iron Swim. Swim 2000 Meters in a long course pool for time. Compete against other swimmers and triathletes from across the country via this online event. USMS-sanctioned event.

Entries accepted starting May 1. www.2kpostal.com

JUNE 6 Arizona Open Water Swim >> Series #2. 2000 or 4000

meters. 10 am. Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Morristown, www. dcbadventures.com

JUNE 21 Brute Squad Meet – Long Course Meters. Oro Valley Pool, Oro Valley. www.azlmsc.org.

JULY 25-26 Long Course State Championships – Long Course Meters. University of Arizona, Hillenbrand Aquatics Center, Tucson. www.azlmsc.org

SEPTEMBER 19 Arizona Open Water Swim >> Series #3. 2000 or 4000

meters. 10 am. Saguaro Lake. www. dcbadventures.com

CLUBS Arizona Masters Swimming. Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting aquatics fitness and swimming events within the State of Arizona. Part of United States Masters Swimming. 480-365-0037, www.azlmsc.org Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-9983028, www.camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs. 25+ workouts a week.

Scottsdale and Tempe pools.

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MISCELLANEOUS JUNE 18-21 Grand Canyon State Games. >> Arizona’s multisport festival.

More than 30 sports held throughout the Valley. 480-9473900, www.gcsg.org

JULY 16-19 Lori Piestewa National Native American Games. Held throughout Fort McDowell, Salt River Pima, Fountain Hills area. 480-947-3900, www.gcsg.org DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CALL THE INFORMATION NUMBER PROVIDED. Free calendar listings are available to events with specific dates & ongoing activities that are free & open to the public. Listings are limited to space available and subject to publishers approval. If you would like to see your event listed, send your notice before the 5th of the preceding month to: calendar@sweatmagazine.com Include the name of your event in the subject line.

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