Sun Post Christmas Run

Merry almost Christmas!

In lue of what turned out to be an epic run last weekend this weekend we will be keeping it "short". I mapped out a 7.8 miler to run off the Christmas turkey and cookies.

Please make sure you review the route so there is no confusion on where to go!

Who: Whoever needs a good run

When: 7:30 am on Sun December 27th

Where: Building 12 (Priest and Washington)

Why: Because its almost race day....

See you on Sun morning.

Joy is what happens when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things are. Joy is not necessarily what happens when things unfold according to our plans. --Marianne Williamson

B12 to ASU Campus Tour Route!

I hope everyone is looking forward to putting in some much needed running mileage this weekend. We've come a long long way to get this far in our training to become complacent of our training schedules. Let's get back to the core of our commitment towards accomplishing our individual yet personal goal. Albeit, a PR time, finishing a marathon for the very first time, improving last year's time, or simply just the love for running. What ever it maybe for you but just keep in mind that YOU MUST KEEP RUNNING!!! 


Meeting Place: B12 - Parking Lot
Saturday: 7:30 meeting time
Sunday: 8:00 meeting time (Please let me know) 
Distance: 9 to 10 miles 


****REWARD: ReaXion Energy Drinks for each person that finish the run*****


**Please review this new running route (link below). I will bring maps on Saturday, but please look over it ahead of time. The route will start at B12 but will take you through Tempe to ASU campus - I did this just to break the scenery a bit. - You will not be disappointed! 
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/tempe/526126103170729677


“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.”


Questions - jeff.palomares@phoenix.edu or another member from the B12TRIbe. 




GODSPEED -

No really...fueling up on long runs is a must!

This week I weighed my self and found that for the 2nd week in a row I had lost some weight. Where I know most of us are over joyed to see the pounds come off around the holiday season this weight loss did not make sense to me. I have have not been diligent with my calories the last two weeks at all. So even though I am working out I should not be loosing weight. I started to think about it and came to a scary conclusion...I am loosing muscle on our long runs! My body has actually had to turn to using muscle for fuel because I have not been providing enough fuel for it to use.

I know a couple of month ago I posted a blog about the need for nutrition WHILE we run but I failed to follow through with really encouraging the tribe (including my self) to use it. We all really need to consider using these last few weeks leading up to PF Chang's to get train our selves to digest something while we run. Training while overly fatigued can also contribute to injury. As we get tired our running form breaks down and we start to run slopily which leads us to injury.

Of course I have no doubt that we can all complete this race without gels, goo's, or sports beans but the goal is not simply to cross the finish line. We will be less fatigued and in better condition to meet our goals if our body is properly fueled to do so.

The moral of my rant is that this weekend I have another challenging for the tribe. I challenge every one in the tribe (weather you complete your long run with the group or not) to attempt a new fueling method this week. Amit has come gels is snagged from the 12K and I will stop and pick up some other types of fuel so that we can all partake. Come prepared with a race belt, pockets, or something to stash the goods in!

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” Leonardo da Vinci

Volunteer event!!

Hey B12 Tribe!
We have found a fun event for us to share our love of running to help motivate children! There is going to be a Kids rock n roll run on Jan. 16th. It is a 1 mile fun run, and they need volunteers to help keep track of kids, get them to the start line and run with the kids. We will be assigned to a specific school to help the teachers.
I need a head count of everyone interested in helping out. The kids race is in Tempe, I do not yet know what the start time is. My plan is to do the Fun run with the Kids, then jump on the light rail and head to the expo! Should be a fun day!!!
Please email me at threedogs3@gmail.com and let me know if you are willing to help out with the kids. I need a head count by end of week.
Also another HUGE Congrats to Amber for finishing her first 1/2 marathon! She was a ROCK STAR yesterday! we had a great weekend in Tucson. The weather was perfect!
I will post pictures later in the week.
thanks!
Erin

First "12K's of Christmas Run" - Gilbert

Here are the pictures from the 12k's of Christmas Run in Gilbert. Great job - Amit, Kelly, Sara, Thatcher, Amy, and Chris!





Meanwhile, Erin Armstrong and Amber Hall are in Tucson running the annual SAR 1/2 marathon race. Good luck ladies!!! - I hope the race went well! Please share some photos with the B12TRIbe!


For next Saturday- I will be posting up a new 8 to 10 mile running route for the long run! Also, we will be resuming the sprint runs during the week. Have a great Sunday!

MARIA - MARIA & 12K (12 days of xmass) RUN in Gilbert

THANK YOU - Amit for putting together the first B12TRIbe dinner and movie night at Maria-Maria Restaurant. Info below.

Amit - "I made reservations at Maria Maria under my name. The restaurant even plays 'Maria, Maria' by Santana when you are on hold. The hostess told me that due to our party size we can receive only one check, and will only accept four forms of payment. If you do not mind, can you please bring cash for dinner.
The party rolls on to Harkins at AZ Mills for the 9:25 screening of Invictus. You can purchase tickets online at: http://www.harkinstheatres.com/theatreDetails.aspx?theatreId=4523&dateTime=12/11/2009

Come and support B12TRIbe runners this Saturday! They will be participating in the 12K run in Gilbert.
12K - Fun Run in Gilbert - Saturday 12/12/09

Freestone District Park
Town of Gilbert
1045 E. Juniper
(SE Corner of Linsday and Juniper, just south of Guadalupe)

8 am to 2 pm
Information: 480 609 3978
FREE Christmas Caroling

Local youth and performing groups will be singing Christmas Carols in the park, beginning at 8:30 am. You'll enjoy your favorite Christmas songs while browsing hand-made crafts in the Christmas Bazaar and making new furry friends in Santa's Pet Village.

8:30 am Studio 3 Performing Arts
9:00 am Gilbert Christian School
10:00 am Cast from The Howdy Show at the Ranch (www.howdyshow.com)
11:00 am Rancho Solano Private School Gilbert, strings and band
12:30 pm Burns-It-Up!
1 pm Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Charter School Sing and Stomp Performing Group
2:00 pm Grand Finale - group sing-along of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Christmas Bazaar

Unique, Christmas items will be on display in the Christmas Bazaar - perfect for that last minute shopping! Plus food & drink for non-runners to enjoy, and of course, Christmas Carols to sing along with!

Santa’s Pet Village

Our friends from the Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will be on hand, along with local shelters and adoption groups. Come meet a furry friend!

Temporarily Out of Commission

After taking one week off I decided to go running this morning at an easy pace for a 5.5 mile run. I wore a knee brace for compression on my right knee. I stopped for a few minutes to do some stretches but kept running along with several other runners and walkers in the area. At this point (4+ miles), the pain on my right knee also decided to resurface and began to inject series of pulsating and unbearable pain. My strength attempted to battle the pain away by increasing my speed in order to get home sooner and apply ice on my knee, but I end up stopping multiple times. I must sadly admit defeat and with utter disappointment that my knee problem/pain is for REAL and can no longer be ignored nor tolerated. I am "temporarily out of commission" for an unknown length of time until my knee is fully recovered. 


THIS is a HUGE disappointment to me, as you can imagine, since all of you have been on the same arduous journey. Truly, each one of you have been a tremendous source of inspiration this entire time. Again, this is only temporary but I must be now realistic of my current condition...as always - GODSPEED!

Running Route: Gilbert (Jeff's dramatic last run)

View training route II in a larger map

B12 TRIbe - Sat & Sun Run and Hiking

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Gandhi

At last, we are venturing into the critical phase of our training schedule. These next six weeks will be the defining moments of our inner strengths and physical will. Which means that you must be honest to your training commitments in order to prevent getting injured...LIKE ME!!! We will be more flexible with the weekly long running schedule for the next couple of weeks due to the holidays, familial commitments, holiday parties, drinking, eating tons of chocolate fudge, and being absolutely fat and lazy!!!

So, for this weekend – We have a group running on Saturday - Lead by Erin and Amit...and another group on Sunday lead by Martinelli and Lindsay. The meeting place and time will remain the same on both days including the running route.
Also, a small group of us (Jeff and others?) have opted out of the run (due to knee problems) and will be hiking the Camelback Mountain on Saturday morning. The meeting place for this event will be at B12 as well.


Saturday & Sunday’s Schedule

Start time: 7:30'sh 
Meeting Place: Building 12 Parking lot Route
Distance: 8 to 10 miles (Thatcher-buddy, you will have to add 5 more miles to the running route since you are doing 15 miles, wow!) Erin Armstrong can help you with that…  


follow the link below: http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=216125996846229818 Great 10 miler route in Tempe!! ENJOY

B12-Turkey Day Long Run Motivation

Turkey Day Long Run with a PRIZE!!
When: Saturday 11/28/09
Meeting Place: Biltmore Resorts (Adobe Restaurant Parking LOT)
Time: 7-AM
Why: PRIZE and run off the extra meals you ate from thanksgiving day.

Meeting Location:


View Larger Map

Directions:

If you are coming from East Valley or South Valley, follow directions below. If you are coming from West Valley then just follow directions starting at Highway 51 North bound. 

-       Coming from the Superstion-60 W toward Phoenix

-       Take 101 North bound to loop 202 West bound

-       West on 202 and merge onto Highway 51 North bound (Squaw Peak Fwy)

-       Exit on Indian School Rd

-       Turn Right at Indian School Rd

-       Turn Left at 24^th St. and head North bound

-       Stay on Right side of lane 

-       Merge to the RIGHT lane onto Thunderbird Trail – 

-       Follow road – You will see Residential Mansions  

-       Keep going for ½ a mile - Street name will change to Biltmore Estates 

-       On the right side is the Adobe Grill Restaurant – Golf Course 

-       Park on open parking lot.

"If you happened to pass a turkey during your long run...then pleeeassee slow down. You don't want a spooked turkey passing you!!"

Iron Girl 2009

It's better to be late than never - right! Here are the pictures from the Arizona Iron Girl Event. I arrived a little late (again), but I was lucky enough to capture some descent pictures and scenes from our B12TRIbe members - Sara and Priscilla. Sorry - Amber, I did not see you at the race.. :-) 

Iron Girl 2009

You can also click on link below or copy past url to an address bar!


http://picasaweb.google.com/jjpaloma17/IronGirl2009?feat=directlink

B12 TRIbe has come alive!!!

"Don't ask what the world needs, rather ask what makes you come alive, and GO DO IT...because what the world needs is people who have come ALIVE." - Howard Thurman.  


We are one week away from our annual Thanksgiving holiday break woo-hooo, which means that the more we run this Saturday the more we get to eat turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes and gravy, and veggies, drink wine, and somebody stop me! geez! Sorry, just got a little carried away...but you know what I mean. 


My family normally have the regular thanksgiving food, BUT we also add traditional Filipino food. So, yes, turkey and pancit, stuffing with lumpia and sweet n sour sauce...and of course with white rice. Visiting families and friends have been known to bring empty topper wares to take food home..ha!  


I'm totally motivated to run the 9 miler this saturday. The weather is going to be absolutely  perfect, soo be ready-ready-ready to do some long fun and loving - long distance running. Amit, Martinelli, Sarah (yes, we know have three sara(h)'s in our group) and I ran it last week. They completed the entire distance in about 1:30 to 1:40 time. AWESOME JOB! 

Who: B12 Tribe members and anyone else interested in a good time and a good run...

What: Long Sat morning run

When: Sat Nov 21st - 7:15 am and start running by 7:25 am

Where: B12 1500 N. Priest Dr. Tempe AZ

Why?: Because we love to run and we can run!

How?: Through our collective strength and motivation...oh and our legs!

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/-tempe/807125806575732126

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/az/tempe/651125806638137433

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/tempe/294125164911473514

As always, feel free to email any of the B12TRIbe members for any concerns/questions/donations. 

Who: B12 Tribe members and anyone else interested in a good time and a good run

What: Long Sat morning run

When: Sat Nov 14th 7:00am start running by 7:15am

Where: B12 1500 N. Priest Dr. Tempe AZ

Why?: Because we love to run!

How?: Through our collective strength and motivation...oh and our legs!

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/-tempe/807125806575732126

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/az/tempe/651125806638137433

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/tempe/294125164911473514

Pictures from the Phoenix 10K

You should be able to copy and paste this web address into your address bar and access all 80 pictures through Picasa. Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahlm543

Old School B12- Sat Nov 14th

Hello B12'ers!

On Wednesday I did a solo lunch run following the same Washington to Scottsdale route most of you did on Tuesday. It was later in the day after what I thought was a bad phone interview, it was hotter than it looked outside, I had some equipment issues (new arm band for the iPod), and I was just feeling generally frustrated and unmotivated. To top it all off I had just made it to the turnaround point and was now staring at what seemed like the biggest hill ever. Suddenly, like a message from the running gods, the low unmistakable intro beat to Eye of the Tiger starting playing on my iPod. In that moment I dug in, focused, and ran as steady as I could up the hill and for the entire 4:08 minutes that is Eye of the Tiger. When the song ended I thought to myself...I need to fill my iPod with songs that motivate me like that one does!

Do you have a song that keeps you going when you want to quit? If so share with the tribe by making a comment on this post. Let us know what song or songs drive you!

This week we are taking it back to the old school also known as meeting at B12 in Tempe. I have created some variations of one route to accommodate a few different distances depending on each individual's goals. They are very similar to each other so we will never be too far away from our fellow members. I pasted pictures and links of each route below. I will bring printed copies of the routes on Sat so that we can review them as a tribe but if you can I would also suggest looking the maps over before coming out on Sat. If you click on the map it will open up bigger to give you a better view. These routes range from 7-9 miles.

Who: B12 Tribe members and anyone else interested in a good time and a good run

What: Long Sat morning run

When: Sat Nov 14th 7:00am start running by 7:15am

Where: B12 1500 N. Priest Dr. Tempe AZ

Why?: Because we love to run!

How?: Through our collective strength and motivation...oh and our legs!

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/-tempe/807125806575732126

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/az/tempe/651125806638137433

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/tempe/294125164911473514

B12 Running TRIbe BEATS the Phoenix 10K!!

Congratulations to all the B12'ers who finished the Phoenix 10K this week end!! It was a beautiful day to run with 7,000 or our closest friends. There was entertainment along the way including local bands, running Elvis, a stripper advertising her pole dancing lessons out of the back of a pick up truck, and a lovely rendition of Humpty Dumpty. You can check out times at www.ceptiming.com and pictures at www.zazoosh.com (although they were not up as of this afternoon).

As usual I walked away from another Saturday feeling more inspired to run faster, harder, and longer! You guys are a constant inspiration and motivation.

So who thinks we should take things back to the old school and do a Tempe B12 run this weekend? I can map out a pretty good 8-9 miler.


"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." Tommy Lasorda

B12-TRIbe meets the Phoenix 10K

Finally, the B12-TRIbe meets the Phoenix 10K. Here is the Race Day info. If you are planning on meeting up with the Tribe on race day. Please look over map below of the recommended parking place - however, must arrive BEFORE 7:30 a.m. This is a non-restricted parking lot, which means you can leave anytime after you finish the run. It is also close to where we pick up packet and timing chips.


Lets plan on meeting at the parking lot no later than 7sh. If you're running late and still want to meet up, see map below of where the Tribe will meet up before the race starts. Good Luck and Godspeed! 



View Phoenix 10K - Race Day in a larger map


Click on link below to view the official PHX 10K map and website.
Race Day Map for Packet & Timing Chip Pick up (R) and Parking

"In order to reach the farthest distance, one must attain the distance of oneself" 


Post Race Event - Eat, Drink, and be Merry for tomorrow we run again...



View After Race Event in a larger map

Happy Halloween/3rd Annual Turket Trot and Kids' Dairy Dash

First and foremost I want to thank my B12Running buddies for keeping me motivated and getting me out of bed to run 7.19 miles early on a Halloween Saturday!

I just found out that Laveen (the little community in the west valley where I live) is hosting a 5K this fall. I am very excited that there is a running event in my neck of the woods and hope to be able to promote more events in the future. If anyone is interested in using Sat November 21st as a speed training day check out the link below and join me in the west valley for a 5K!

Registration is $20 if you sign up before 11/7/2009 and $25 after that. You can sign up at the link below.

http://www.laveen.org/Turkey_Trot_2009_Info.html

"Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it."

Halloween Day Run - 10.31.09

TGIF and Happy Halloween Weekend!!

For this Saturday, Oct. 31st, 2009
Where: Biltmore Resort Canals - Adobe Grill Parking Lot
(link for directions)
When: 7:00 - Start run at 7:15
Distance: 8 miles to 9 miles (link to view running map)



I truly appreciate the relentless efforts and commitments that each one of you have shown every week. Either leading the lunch hour runs, track & field sprints, and of course the Saturday long runs. We've seen two members accomplished a remarkable milestones, Jeremy and Amber broke the 6 miles mental barrier, amazing!!

In two weeks, B12TRIbe will be participating in the phoenix 10K race event. We are hoping to get our official B12TRIbe t-shirts by then…but that has yet to be seen. LOL!!! Erin and Amber will be participating in the Tucson ½ Marathon Race in December!

You've got to learn to take control…you've got a choice to make and your mind is what's at stake…- E.H.

Feel free to contact me for any questions/concerns - Jeff P
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed physical trainer - just a hobby!

PHX 10K Registration (Pronto)

The phoenix 10K is coming up fast, no pun intended…but please register before 11/01 so you can save a few bucks, otherwise its five dollars more, but its for a great cause! Thus far, here is the list of the brave souls who have pre-registered for the Nov 8th event, which couple of weeks away!

Jeremy McCabe
Lindsey Hicks
Amit Patel
Sara Murphy
Sarah Martinelli
Priscilla Jones
Edmund Preciado
Derek McCabe
Jeff Palomares
Kelly Mcmahon
Thatcher “Flash” – This kid has a solid chance of finishing in the top 10. -No joke!

-- Who else am I missing?

Anyways, if you have pre-registered and would like to join the B12TRIbe POST-RACE FIESTA!!! Simply get in contact with one of the folks listed above for more details!

“Eat, Drink, and Run for tomorrow we die”

Great Run Today!

The weather this morning was perfect for a little outside stroll! Everyone ran 7 miles (training plan) except for Thatcher (“Flash”) did 9 miles and Erin Armstrong did 9.2 Miles, wow!! We had a descent turn out in terms of the regular-dedicated souls that shows up every Saturday – Shout out to you all – You know who you are!!

The B12TRIbe have begun group runs during lunch hour at 11am. This will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are going to start timing these runs, so if you are looking to run-run, then come join us at 11am.

See ya next Saturday!

View Lake Papago Canal

MapMyRun.com | View Lake Papago Canal in Tempe, Arizona

The link above – Please select Hybrid Map type for complete viewing
Route Descriptions & Directions
- From B12 – Run to Tempe Town Lake to Rural rd (3 Miles)
- Cross Rural rd. to boat docking area then take right-north (parking lot,
restroom, water fountain)
- Go north towards 202 Freeway underpass to CANAL
- Left (West) on Canal all the way to Mill Ave (4 miles total so far)
- Go north on Mill Ave. and cross Washington/Curry towards zoo
- Take Right on dirt trail before W. Operations Dr. (5 miles marker)
- Stay on dirt/canal trail – heading north till Mcdowell – desert terrain and
rattle snakes – maybe some African bees – Run fast in this area.. LOL!!
- McDowell Rd (7 miles marker) go left towards Galvin Parkway (stop light)
- Left (south) on Galvin and follow paved trail down to B12 Tribe Camp.
- Total miles = 9

Shorter Route: 7 miles
- From B12 to Tempe Town Lake – Detour at Mill Ave and cross Mill Ave.
instead of Rural Rd.
- Cross Mill Ave and go north – pass Washington/Curry towards zoo
- From here – same directions from above to Mcdowell

Water Stations: Locations will be announced before the run.

The B12 TRIbe is on track for the PFC ½ Marathon. We are only on week 6/7, which new folks can certainly join the group again. Again, no fee, just accountability on supporting each other and improve as a group collectively.

For any questions or concerns or if you need a hug – please contact any of these B12-TRIbe members.
Sara Murphy, Sarah Martinelli, Erin Armstrong, Luis Cova, Lindsey Hicks,
Amit Patel, Edmund Preciado, Denyse, Jeremy, Thatcher, Derek, et al.

“Dedication is not what others expect of you, it is what you can give to others.”

Directions to Canals at Biltmore Adobe Grill Restaurant

TGIF - !!

I've heard a lot of great things already about this route, so hopefully it will live up to its expectations. 

If you are coming from East Valley or South Valley, follow directions below. If you are coming from West Valley then just follow directions starting at Highway 51 North bound. 

-       Coming from the Superstion-60 W toward Phoenix

-       Take 101 North bound to loop 202 West bound

-       West on 202 and merge onto Highway 51 North bound (Squaw Peak Fwy)

-       Exit on Indian School Rd

-       Turn Right at Indian School Rd

-       Turn Left at 24^th St. and head North bound

-       Stay on Right side of lane

-       Merge to the RIGHT lane onto Thunderbird Trail –

-       Follow road – You will see Residential Mansions 

-       Keep going for ½ a mile - Street name will change to Biltmore Estates

-       On the right side is the Adobe Grill Restaurant – Golf Course

-       Park on open parking lot.

Call if you get lost – 480-577-7264 - Jeff 

View Larger Map

B12-TRIbe

..And today you know that’s good enough for me

Breathin’ in and out is a blessing can’t you see

Today’s the first day of the rest of my life and I’m alive..”

                                             Dave Matthews and Kenny 

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Komen Race For the Cure. What an incredible turn out the event had this year! Wow!~Amazing!! 

For this Saturday’s long run, we should be at week 5/6 on our training plan/schedule, but there are a few runners leaping ahead as they are prepping for the Tucson ½ Marathon in December.

SATURDAY’S RUN -Meeting Location- Canals at the Biltmore Resort

Meeting Location: Canals at the Biltmore Resort (Adobe Grill Parking lot)

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/az/phoenix/116125558454583760

Meeting Time: 7:15 a.m. –

Temperature: It’s going to be another gorgeous morning- 60’s to 70-‘s

Running Distance: 7-9 miles

Link: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/phoenix/918125558708963285

 Sarah Martinelli will be providing a quick training-training to the group. So, please try to come on time or a few minutes earlier so you will not miss out on some free training tips from a Triathlete.

Announcements:

Starting next week, the B12tribe lead runners will be leading group runs during lunch hours 10am to 11:30am. Here is a tentative schedule below and contact info. Please email these folks for questions and meeting time? 

-       Monday – Jeff Palomares (jeff.palomares@phoenix.edu)

  Erin Armstrong (Erin.Armstrong@phoenix.edu)

-       Tuesday – Sara Murphy (sara.murphy@phoenix.edu)

                       Luis Cova – Luis.Cova@phoenix.edu

-       Wednesday – Sarah Martinelli – (Sarah.Martinelli@phoenix.edu)

        Jeff Palomares – jeff.palomares@cox.net

-       Thursday – Luis Cova – Luis.Cova@phoenix.edu

               Erin.Armstrong – Erin.Armstrong@phoenix.edu

-       Friday – Sara Murphy – Sara.murphy@phoenix.edu

  Amit Patel – Amit.Patel@phoenix.edu

  Sarah Martinelli - Jeff Palomares - Erin Armstrong

Upcoming events:

-       Phoenix 10K (Nov 11^th) Non-UOP sponsored

-       Turkey Trot Runs – Active.com for locations

-       Anthem Triathlon Sprint Race

-       PF CHANG MARATHON – ULTIMATE GOAL 

Fuel for a Runner's Diet at Runner's World.com

Hello B12RT! The group is starting to get into longer runs on the weekends and as a result I started thinking about when it becomes necessary to fuel up during a run. This article is pretty simple and gives some insight into the "general" rule about when to starting adding carbs to the run.

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
-John Bingham, running speaker and writer

[LINK] Fuel for a Runner's Diet at Runner's World.com

Enjoy!

B12-TRIbe

Here is one possible logo for the B12-Tribe by Jill Freshwater in collaboration with Amit Patel. Awesome job!! We are also working on a second logo, which I will share with the Tribe soon. We can then vote on the best logo for our Tribe.

Meanwhile, the mission statement is illustrated below. I am trying to stir away from your atypical and cliche mission statements. So, I adopted and define our Tribe's mission statement in a Webster Dictionary style formatting. Feel free to send me any constructive feedback or comments.



B12-TRIbe -Mission- 

B12: (B-twe-/-l-ve): /noun/:

Function: Energizes individuals to embrace each other to live a healthy lifestyle; promote human potential through a variety of activities i.e. Running, Swimming, Bicycling, Triathlon, Community Relations, Volunteering, and Donations.

TRI-be: (TRI-/-be): /multi-noun/: 

Function: 1a: a social group compromising of numerous goals; 1b: a group of persons committed to supporting each other towards the betterment of individual healthy lifestyle; 2a: and dedication of giving back to the community; 2b: a tribe that will compete in running and multi-sport events for variety of causes.

10-10-2009 Run

Wow, we had a great run this morning! Everyone found the water station, Jeremy and Amber ran their first 6 miles, and the weather was at its coolest! We discussed running the track at 5:00 pm on Tuesday to work on our speed. I heard their marching band was pretty good too! LOL

500 South McQueen
Gilbert, AZ 85233
United States

Next, Saturday we will hit up the Biltmore and start running on the canals! Eat, sleep, drink and be merry!

I think we need to really kick it into high gear this week! Some folks have been sleeping in on those Saturdays. We bumped the time back to 7:30 am. so use this time to catch some zzz's and then come join us!

I will bring the B12 mascot this Saturday. She is a 7 year-old Boxer lab and her walks are my runs :)

Hope to see you all there!

B12 Running TRIbe

“You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.”

Saturday: 10/10/09

New Meeting Time: 7:30 am

Where: Building 12

Training plan update: If you are using the training plan from me, we should be at week 4 and should be running an easy 5-6 miles this Saturday.

4

10/12 10/18

Easy Run Dist: 2 mi @13:27

Rest / XT

Easy Run Dist: 3 mi @13:27

Rest / XT

Rest / XT

Easy Run Dist: 5 mi @13:27

Rest / XT

10 miles

Upcoming Events:

10/11/09 - PBR – Triathlon Race (http://redrockco.com/pbr-road-triathlon) Our house PT – Sarah Martinelli is looking forward to kick some booty on this brutal off road Triathlon race. GOOD LUCK- SARAH!!

SUNDAY - Susan G Komen for the Cure - http://ww5.komen.org/

Contact person – Amy Oleson - if you are interested of going with B12 friends and employees. They will be meeting at B12 around 6:30am and take the Light Rail to downtown Phoenix and avoid the parking nightmare.

Nov 11th - PHOENIX 1OK

Announcements: The B12- Lead runners will be doing group runs during lunch hour starting next week. Please contact these folks for meeting place and time.

Sara Murphy – sara.murphy@phoenix.edu

Erin Armstrong – Erin.Armstrong@phoenix.edu

Luis Cova – Luis.cova@phoenix.edu

Sarah Martinelli – sarah.martinelli@phoenix.edu

The Papago (B12) gym trainer (Daniel) will soon be conducting a group training session about proper training techniques, stretches, nutrition, etc. An announcement will soon be sent out.

Godspeed!  

B12 Running TRIbe

“My future starts when I wake up every morning…Everyday I find something creative to do with my life.” – Miles Davis

Thank you for those brave souls who showed up last Sunday morning at 6:30 to cheer on members of the B12TRIbe competing in Nathan’s Triathlon Race. It was my rookie run, so of course a few things had to go wrong, like forgetting my race belt and taking a long ass time during the transitions. However, I would do it all over again if I could, actually, a few of B12RT members are competing in Tri races in the upcoming months. Keep a look out for these announcements.

NEW LOCATION/ROUTE FOR THIS SATURDAY! 

SATURDAY - Oct. 3^rd – 6:30 am

TEMP: 60’s – 70’s degrees (FINALLY)

WHERE: AHWATUKEE - Scenic and new experience for us all. 

DISTANCE: 10K (6.2 miles) – there are shorter routes as well. 

PACE: JOG, WALK, RUN, SPRINT - we have a variety of running levels, no one gets left behind. 

GOAL: Week 3 or 4 of Training schedule

Running Map/Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/phoenix/921125294768611581

Directions: I-10 to Chandler BLVD.

                  West on Chandler BLVD

                  South on 48^th St.

                  Road ends at Canal (stop to park)

Contacts: Directions & Questions & Comments

Jeff’s cell – 480-577-7264 - jeff.palomares@phoenix.edu

Sara Murphy – Sara.murphy@phoenix.edu

Erin Armstrong – Erin.Armstrong@phoenix.edu

I hope to see some new faces for this Saturday, especially since the weather is soo much cooler now and excuses are running out. hehe! 

B12 Running TRIbe

“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today” 

When: 9/26/09

Where: Building 12

Meeting time: 6:30

Training Goal:  3 to 4 miles run this Saturday. Please see your training schedule for the recommended pace/time and your total mileage distance for the week. If you are a few miles behind, then this is a great time to make up the extra mile or two. Again, these runs are not time so focus on finishing the prescribed distance.

For this Saturday: Sara Murphy and Erin Armstrong are leading the group runs. Please contact them for questions/directions/running routes at: 

Sara Murphy: sara.murphy@phoenix.edu
Erin Armstrong: Erin.armstrong@phoenix.edu 

Upcoming Events: Sunday, 9/27, Nathan's Triathlon Race.

Come check out and support the B12R-TRIbe members participating in a Triathlon race this Sunday at Tempe Town Lake. The race begins at 6:30 am. There will be a little shindig following the event at my house, contact me for directions, its BYOB, bbq, NFL, and be lazy.

PF Changs Marathon - Please sign up if you haven't yet. The goal this year is to get 600+ runners registered for PFC. Fact: UOP was awarded a trophy last for having the most employees participated in the PFC race event.

Phoenix 10K is coming up fast. 

Tucson 1/2 Marathon is on the radar. We have several B12RT members looking to participate in this event as well.

**Let me know if you would like administrative access to this blogger site so you can also post updates and your own stuff ** 

Godspeed. 

B12RTribe

For this Saturday - Sept. 19


Due to the closure of B12 parking lot, we will be meeting at Tempe Center of the Arts parking lot. It is located on 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway.

Meeting time: 6:30 

Goal: Our goal for this Saturday will be covering ‘distance’. The recommended length is to fully complete 4 to 6 miles by jogging, brisk walking, running, or tempo run. Time will not be a factor as this training is to condition our mind and body to successfully complete 6 miles without stopping (unless you have pee).

Copy & paste link below to watch a short training video. 

http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-6-0-2,00.html?bcpid=2884340001&bclid=22921443001&bctid=2303745900