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9.01.2010
"Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die..." - dave matthews
Runners, bikers, hikers, and alike are all welcome to partake in this adventure trail run training at Estrella Mountain Park.
When: Saturday.
Time: During or early sunrise. Yet to be determined.
Meeting Place: Estrella Mountain Park Parking lot.
Below is an example route similar to the Xterra Trail running series.
View XTERRA Estrella Mountain 20K in a larger map
Runners, bikers, hikers, and alike are all welcome to partake in this adventure trail run training at Estrella Mountain Park.
When: Saturday.
Time: During or early sunrise. Yet to be determined.
Meeting Place: Estrella Mountain Park Parking lot.
Below is an example route similar to the Xterra Trail running series.
View XTERRA Estrella Mountain 20K in a larger map
7.25.2010
Running Season is almost here!!!
The running season in Arizona is about to go in full blast for both short and long distances, trail runs, half and full marathons. Not to mention, there are a handful of triathlon races that triathletes have already completed (you know who you are), and other's continue to train very hard everyday. As an avid runner and a novice triathlete, I'm super excited and looking forward to what the next few months will bring. Primarily, I'm looking forward to start running and training with a group. There is nothing more powerful than joining a running group or getting a running buddy!!!
I've been working on newer running routes through out Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, and Mesa area. I will be sharing them in the next few weeks. In addition, we now have the resources and tools to create a personalized running schedule, either if you are an entry level runner or a track star, we can easily put one together for you.
Finally, the B12 Running TRIbe is an open registration running club at this time. More details soon to come.
Disclaimer: I, Jeff Palomares, is not a licensed physical trainer. Thank you.
Stay tuned for more updates. A Facebook page will be up and running soon!
God speed!
6.20.2010
Sustainability Goals
Community members need to envision and communicate what they want their community to be like in the near and distant future. Of course, creating goals for a community is a lengthy and arduous process that involves compromise and, ideally, consensus. The following exercises will help communities start the process; however, other activities will be needed to complete the task of creating sustainability goals.
The exercises to create community sustainability goals are:
- Meeting Your Neighbors
- Building Consensus - www.esdtoolkit.org/community_goals/consensus.html
- Seeing Your Community Through a Sustainability Lens - www.esdtoolkit.org/community_goals/sust_lens.html
- Envisioning a Sustainable Future
- Society Strips - Every girl and boy should receive education that teaches the knowledge, perspectives, values, issues, and skills for sustainable living in the community
- Creating Community Sustainability Goals: Deciding What Is Important
- Questionnaires, Vision, Dreams, Brainstorming
by Regina Rizzi
5.29.2010
5.17.2010
Bike Fitting Tips...feel free to comment
Bike Fitting tips/notes
1 - Saddle Heigths
- hips parallel to the ground
- Crank Arms are inline with seat tube
- Down side leg - 10 to 20 degrees bent
*1cm can have drastic impact
2. Fore aft seat position
- Crank arms parallel with ground
- drop plum line from bottom of knee cap
- line should bisect the pedal axel
*if plum line falls in front, then move seat back and vice versa
3. Horizontal body position
- put arms on handle bars
- sight the front hub relative to the handle bars
- handle bars should obscure the front hub
-adjust handle bar stem as needed
45 degree angle
- this will vary depending on riders comfort (narrower for more air dynamic)
4. handle bar width
shoulder to width
5. Crank arm legnth
165, 170, 175 mm
- 5'5" 165 mm
- 5'6" - 5'5" 170 mm
- 5'10" - 6' 172.5 mm
>6'1" 175mm
6. Saddle Angle
ball of your foot should be in the center of cleat plate
7. Comfort-adjust-comfort-adjust-comfort...
1 - Saddle Heigths
- hips parallel to the ground
- Crank Arms are inline with seat tube
- Down side leg - 10 to 20 degrees bent
*1cm can have drastic impact
2. Fore aft seat position
- Crank arms parallel with ground
- drop plum line from bottom of knee cap
- line should bisect the pedal axel
*if plum line falls in front, then move seat back and vice versa
3. Horizontal body position
- put arms on handle bars
- sight the front hub relative to the handle bars
- handle bars should obscure the front hub
-adjust handle bar stem as needed
45 degree angle
- this will vary depending on riders comfort (narrower for more air dynamic)
4. handle bar width
shoulder to width
5. Crank arm legnth
165, 170, 175 mm
- 5'5" 165 mm
- 5'6" - 5'5" 170 mm
- 5'10" - 6' 172.5 mm
>6'1" 175mm
6. Saddle Angle
ball of your foot should be in the center of cleat plate
7. Comfort-adjust-comfort-adjust-comfort...
5.03.2010
Adventure Racing (July 17-18)
"If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams"
- Les Brown
The Las Paloma(res) TRIathlon was a definite 'HIT' and we are already on next year's list to volunteer for the TRI in Rocky Point (Ensured by Red Rock, volunteer Director). Thanks again everyone that participated by volunteering or participating in race...I love you people!
Looking ahead and moving forward, I'm experiencing some mixed emotions and thoughts about what, why, and which race/event should either to participate and/or volunteer in. And, who even cares enough to partake the JOURNEY. Nevertheless, let your heart decide and for your mind to do all the work. (Yes, that one is mine...LOL!)
Due to the extreme 'dry heat' weather in the next few months, I've been primarily looking at cool and fun events in the northern part of Arizona. Albeit, camping at canyon-water falls, hiking, TRIathlon (Mountain Man), etc...
Well, one recently caught my attention and it's called 12 HOURS AT NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE. Reminds me of RAGNAR but on two wheels. Check it out-check it. I'm definitely interested in doing this ADVENTURE RACE if teams can be formed, otherwise solo sounds challenging as well -
http://www.go-ar.com/12han.html
12 Hours At Night Mountain Bike Ride.
Will be Saturday July 17-18, 2010 in Prescott, AZ
The 12 Hours At Night mountain bike relay challenges solo racers and teams of 2 or 3 to complete as many 8-mile laps as possible in a 12 hour period, from 8pm to 8am.
The best way to enjoy a nice summer evening in Prescott, is to stay up all night with a bunch of your friends and ride your bike! That's right, break out the headlights, and come spend 12 Hours At Night with us.
GODSPEED.
- Les Brown
The Las Paloma(res) TRIathlon was a definite 'HIT' and we are already on next year's list to volunteer for the TRI in Rocky Point (Ensured by Red Rock, volunteer Director). Thanks again everyone that participated by volunteering or participating in race...I love you people!
Looking ahead and moving forward, I'm experiencing some mixed emotions and thoughts about what, why, and which race/event should either to participate and/or volunteer in. And, who even cares enough to partake the JOURNEY. Nevertheless, let your heart decide and for your mind to do all the work. (Yes, that one is mine...LOL!)
Due to the extreme 'dry heat' weather in the next few months, I've been primarily looking at cool and fun events in the northern part of Arizona. Albeit, camping at canyon-water falls, hiking, TRIathlon (Mountain Man), etc...
Well, one recently caught my attention and it's called 12 HOURS AT NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE. Reminds me of RAGNAR but on two wheels. Check it out-check it. I'm definitely interested in doing this ADVENTURE RACE if teams can be formed, otherwise solo sounds challenging as well -
http://www.go-ar.com/12han.html
12 Hours At Night Mountain Bike Ride.
Will be Saturday July 17-18, 2010 in Prescott, AZ
The 12 Hours At Night mountain bike relay challenges solo racers and teams of 2 or 3 to complete as many 8-mile laps as possible in a 12 hour period, from 8pm to 8am.
The best way to enjoy a nice summer evening in Prescott, is to stay up all night with a bunch of your friends and ride your bike! That's right, break out the headlights, and come spend 12 Hours At Night with us.
GODSPEED.
3.26.2010
Rocky Point - Las Palomas Triathlon
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” - Emerson.
I hope life has been treating everyone with fairness and kindness over these past few months. If not, well, you definitely deserve a change of pace and get away from the rat race we sometimes get stuck in. - LAS PALOMAS, ROCKY POINT - We are literally only a few weeks away.
So, here is a brief update from Sponsorship Director from Red Rock Inc. They are assigning volunteer jobs, duties, and schedule - as well as registration for our Condo's.
**Each group will volunteer for one shift of registration/bike course clean up on Friday and all day Saturday: 6A – 2/3P**
Jeff's Group 1 - Volunteers **You will receive registration info soon, I will keep you posted.
Robin Palomares
Dana Ramos (Cova)
Jemma Sweezy
Chris Sweezy
Denyse Pena
Joseph Palomares
Jeff's Group 2 - Volunteers
Joey Semple
Derek McCabe
Lilly Caufield
Jennifer Thompson
Nathan Thompson
Katie Caufield
Athletes: Please plan on bringing additional bedding/sleeping bag/etc..
Luis Cova
Katie Semple
Lindsay Hicks
Ty -
Jeff Palomares
Athlete 1 (Denyse's BFF)
Athlete 2 (Friend)
Not so good news but it's not BAD news! So, far we are being booked to 2 Condos, however, one has 3 bedrooms and the other is a 2bedroom Condo. However, no worries, there will be plenty of space and room for everyone. I've asked the second condo to be upgraded, so I will keep you posted.
Please - please let me know if you have any questions - Passport ID?? Money?? Expectations??
GODSPEED!!
I hope life has been treating everyone with fairness and kindness over these past few months. If not, well, you definitely deserve a change of pace and get away from the rat race we sometimes get stuck in. - LAS PALOMAS, ROCKY POINT - We are literally only a few weeks away.
So, here is a brief update from Sponsorship Director from Red Rock Inc. They are assigning volunteer jobs, duties, and schedule - as well as registration for our Condo's.
**Each group will volunteer for one shift of registration/bike course clean up on Friday and all day Saturday: 6A – 2/3P**
Jeff's Group 1 - Volunteers **You will receive registration info soon, I will keep you posted.
Robin Palomares
Dana Ramos (Cova)
Jemma Sweezy
Chris Sweezy
Denyse Pena
Joseph Palomares
Jeff's Group 2 - Volunteers
Joey Semple
Derek McCabe
Lilly Caufield
Jennifer Thompson
Nathan Thompson
Katie Caufield
Athletes: Please plan on bringing additional bedding/sleeping bag/etc..
Luis Cova
Katie Semple
Lindsay Hicks
Ty -
Jeff Palomares
Athlete 1 (Denyse's BFF)
Athlete 2 (Friend)
Not so good news but it's not BAD news! So, far we are being booked to 2 Condos, however, one has 3 bedrooms and the other is a 2bedroom Condo. However, no worries, there will be plenty of space and room for everyone. I've asked the second condo to be upgraded, so I will keep you posted.
Please - please let me know if you have any questions - Passport ID?? Money?? Expectations??
GODSPEED!!
3.20.2010
Casey Moore's - Sunday 1sh'...
Come and join us this Sunday afternoon at Casey Moore's around 1sh for a little meet n' greet with some new peeps participating in the Mexico TRI race. Please feel free to come and chill regardless if you're going to Rocky Point or not, your support is much much appreciated.
http://www.caseymoores.com/Caseys/Home.html
Meeting time: 1sh
Where: Casey Moore's - Ash and University (see link)
Why: Because you haven't laughed out loud in a long time (random indeed)
"Change"
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
GODSPEED
http://www.caseymoores.com/Caseys/Home.html
Meeting time: 1sh
Where: Casey Moore's - Ash and University (see link)
Why: Because you haven't laughed out loud in a long time (random indeed)
"Change"
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
GODSPEED
3.11.2010
Directions for Trail Run
Just as a reminder, some of us our planning on meeting up to do another hill run at 7am Saturday. This is a trail so please be sure to wear your trail shoes if you have them or running shoes are fine. I'm planning on doing 7 miles.
The Trailhead for Desert Classic Trail is located at 9904 S. 48th Street and Guadalupe Road. This is right in Awahtukee Foothills. There are a number of trails in this area, varying in length and difficulty.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult - mainly due to the length
Breakfast: The Original Burrito Company!
4865 East Elliot Road
Phoenix, AZ 85044-1715
burritocompany.com
Please let me know if you are interested in going so I can keep a look-out for you!
Sara's cell: 602-703-9717
Also, if you like this run, sign up to run the 5K or 10K Cave Creek trail run on April 3, only 3 weeks away!
http://www.cavecreektrailrun.com/10-k-run.html
The Trailhead for Desert Classic Trail is located at 9904 S. 48th Street and Guadalupe Road. This is right in Awahtukee Foothills. There are a number of trails in this area, varying in length and difficulty.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult - mainly due to the length
Breakfast: The Original Burrito Company!
4865 East Elliot Road
Phoenix, AZ 85044-1715
burritocompany.com
Please let me know if you are interested in going so I can keep a look-out for you!
Sara's cell: 602-703-9717
Also, if you like this run, sign up to run the 5K or 10K Cave Creek trail run on April 3, only 3 weeks away!
http://www.cavecreektrailrun.com/10-k-run.html
3.10.2010
Trail run this weekend - and a brief TRIbe update!
Hola! I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some down time over the past couple of weekends, perhaps catch up on some movies (Alice and Wonderland ROCKS!), or pull out some weeds outside, getting a massage or two, and hopefully had a little bit more extra time to even snuggle in with your significant other...LOL! Really, as the spring season is upon us, we should totally take advantage of what mother nature has given us in terms of the weather outside. So, I hope WE keep on doing what we do best...and that is schedule and recruit for group runs, trail runs, hiking, drinking BEER, flip cups, and of course - promote healthy lifestyles to peeps that truly cares!
So, for this Saturday morning at 7am (7:30sh) - Let's do the trail run at south mountain park. Some folks have done this before, so for you the expert trail runners will be the captains for this trail run. No pets or complainers allowed. Sorry Sara - no pets, and Greg...peace be with you bro!
I will post the meeting place, map, and location soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS in the next couple of months. Let's try to keep everyone informed on which racing events we are individually doing. This will keep the TRIbe connected and alive...
- Pat Tillman Run/Volunteer April 17th
- LOS PALOMAS TRIATHLON RACE - April 23-25. (long list of peeps)
- SheRoX - I understand we have a handful of women from this group that will be participating in this event. That is fantastic! I've started recruiting for volunteers to support the women's triathlon race! So if you know anyone that would like to volunteer and support the triathlete women on the field, please have them contact me, as I will set them up with Red Rock Inc for volunteer perks and cool stuff.
- Rock n Roll Marathon - San Diego (June 6th) Jeff and Derek are committed on doing the 1/2 marathon. We would love to get more peeps to join us. It should be an awesome experience.
More to come
GODSPEED
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
So, for this Saturday morning at 7am (7:30sh) - Let's do the trail run at south mountain park. Some folks have done this before, so for you the expert trail runners will be the captains for this trail run. No pets or complainers allowed. Sorry Sara - no pets, and Greg...peace be with you bro!
I will post the meeting place, map, and location soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS in the next couple of months. Let's try to keep everyone informed on which racing events we are individually doing. This will keep the TRIbe connected and alive...
- Pat Tillman Run/Volunteer April 17th
- LOS PALOMAS TRIATHLON RACE - April 23-25. (long list of peeps)
- SheRoX - I understand we have a handful of women from this group that will be participating in this event. That is fantastic! I've started recruiting for volunteers to support the women's triathlon race! So if you know anyone that would like to volunteer and support the triathlete women on the field, please have them contact me, as I will set them up with Red Rock Inc for volunteer perks and cool stuff.
- Rock n Roll Marathon - San Diego (June 6th) Jeff and Derek are committed on doing the 1/2 marathon. We would love to get more peeps to join us. It should be an awesome experience.
More to come
GODSPEED
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
2.25.2010
B12 TRIbe meets Ragnar Race!!!
“It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.”
Six months deep into the making of the B12 Running TRIbe, we have conquered several impressive running events and also endured a relentless training schedule that left some of us limping and injured. However, key members of the TRIbe NEVER gave up and kept the spirits and momentum rolling one week at a time. With this in mind, what we are doing now as a group is exactly what we were doing the first day we all met...and that is to support, encourage, and most of all...improved as a group collectively - And, we have been successful individually and as a group.
~~REMINDER~~
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
GODSPEED!
Six months deep into the making of the B12 Running TRIbe, we have conquered several impressive running events and also endured a relentless training schedule that left some of us limping and injured. However, key members of the TRIbe NEVER gave up and kept the spirits and momentum rolling one week at a time. With this in mind, what we are doing now as a group is exactly what we were doing the first day we all met...and that is to support, encourage, and most of all...improved as a group collectively - And, we have been successful individually and as a group.
~~REMINDER~~
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
GODSPEED!
2.19.2010
saturday run
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Ragnar or NOT! join us for a run!
7 am and 7 pm runs!! Preparation for RAGNAR 2010!
Morning Run
SATURDAY – Feb. 20– 7:00 am
TEMP: High of 62 degrees…chance of showers- 60%
WHERE: AHWATUKEE - Scenic and the one we did at the beginning of our journeys.
DISTANCE: 10K (6.2 miles) – there are shorter routes as well.
PACE: Run hard at your fastest pace
GOAL: To Finish RAGNAR!! 202 mile Relay
Running Map/Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/phoenix/921125294768611581
Directions:
10 E to Chandler Blvd.
Right onto Chandler Blvd.
Left onto 48th St.
Follow all the way to the canals (stop to park)
Evening Run
SATURDAY – Feb. 20– 7:00 pm
TEMP: 50’s …dress warmer…30% chance of showers
WHERE: Biltmore Canals- meet at Adobe Grill- Bring your flashlights!!!
DISTANCE: 4 miles– easy run…just out here to experience the night vision.
PACE: JOG, WALK, RUN, SPRINT - we have a variety of running levels, no one gets left behind.
GOAL: To Finish RAGNAR!! 202 mile Relay
Directions to Canals at Biltmore Adobe Grill Restaurant
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 24th 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.
Contacts: Directions & Questions & Comments
Erin’s cell – 602-909-4096
Sara Murphy’s cell- 602-703-9717
Ragnar or NOT! join us for a run!
7 am and 7 pm runs!! Preparation for RAGNAR 2010!
Morning Run
SATURDAY – Feb. 20– 7:00 am
TEMP: High of 62 degrees…chance of showers- 60%
WHERE: AHWATUKEE - Scenic and the one we did at the beginning of our journeys.
DISTANCE: 10K (6.2 miles) – there are shorter routes as well.
PACE: Run hard at your fastest pace
GOAL: To Finish RAGNAR!! 202 mile Relay
Running Map/Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/az/phoenix/921125294768611581
Directions:
10 E to Chandler Blvd.
Right onto Chandler Blvd.
Left onto 48th St.
Follow all the way to the canals (stop to park)
Evening Run
SATURDAY – Feb. 20– 7:00 pm
TEMP: 50’s …dress warmer…30% chance of showers
WHERE: Biltmore Canals- meet at Adobe Grill- Bring your flashlights!!!
DISTANCE: 4 miles– easy run…just out here to experience the night vision.
PACE: JOG, WALK, RUN, SPRINT - we have a variety of running levels, no one gets left behind.
GOAL: To Finish RAGNAR!! 202 mile Relay
Directions to Canals at Biltmore Adobe Grill Restaurant
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 24th 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.
Contacts: Directions & Questions & Comments
Erin’s cell – 602-909-4096
Sara Murphy’s cell- 602-703-9717
2.13.2010
Skirt Chaser, Tempe, 2010
I went out to Tempe today and represented the Tribe in the Tempe Skirt Chaser 5K! I am no longer a running skirt virgin! The weather was awesome, the crowd was fun, and I still have not decided if was because I was still hung over from last night or because I did a 20 mile bike ride an hour before the race but ...it was LONG 3 miles!
Andrea was also out in full force so enjoy the pictures in Picasa!
http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahlm543/SkirtChaserTempe2010
Andrea was also out in full force so enjoy the pictures in Picasa!
http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahlm543/SkirtChaserTempe2010
2.11.2010
Trail Run- 7 miles
Happy TGIF!!
Good luck to all those running in some races this weekend! Take lots of pictures!
Just as a reminder, some of us our planning on meeting up to do another hill run at 7am Saturday. This is a trail so please be sure to wear your trail shoes if you have them or running shoes are fine. I'm planning on doing 7 miles.
The Trailhead is located at 9904 S. 48th Street and Guadalupe Road. There are a number of trails in this area, varying in length and difficulty.
Desert Classic Trail
Length: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult - mainly due to the length
Please let me know if you are interested in going so I can keep a look-out for you!
Good luck to all those running in some races this weekend! Take lots of pictures!
Just as a reminder, some of us our planning on meeting up to do another hill run at 7am Saturday. This is a trail so please be sure to wear your trail shoes if you have them or running shoes are fine. I'm planning on doing 7 miles.
The Trailhead is located at 9904 S. 48th Street and Guadalupe Road. There are a number of trails in this area, varying in length and difficulty.
Desert Classic Trail
Length: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult - mainly due to the length
Please let me know if you are interested in going so I can keep a look-out for you!
2.07.2010
2.05.2010
Hill Run!
I know everyone is excited to start the weekend off with a Hill Run!
This is great training for all of those running the RAGNAR!!
Meet at 7am at the main lot of South Mountain.
Our team speedster- Thatcher will be leading the way!
Directions:
From 1-10 take Baseline west
Turn South on Central Ave (left)
Follow Central all the way- it will drop you at south mountain.
At the first guard house take a left, and another left into the parking lot.
This run is all asphalt. Please remember to bring water.
there are bathrooms off of parking lot, as will as at main guard house.
This is great training for all of those running the RAGNAR!!
Meet at 7am at the main lot of South Mountain.
Our team speedster- Thatcher will be leading the way!
Directions:
From 1-10 take Baseline west
Turn South on Central Ave (left)
Follow Central all the way- it will drop you at south mountain.
At the first guard house take a left, and another left into the parking lot.
This run is all asphalt. Please remember to bring water.
there are bathrooms off of parking lot, as will as at main guard house.
2.04.2010
Squaw Peak Hike
Hi there!
I’m planning another hike this week located in Central Phoenix. This course is a stair-climber all the way up and will be a great challenge for those who want to get in hiking shape bun burner. It is a good 2 hour hike for first timers. Let’s meet Sunday morning at 9 am in the parking lot. Please let me know who is planning on being there as I will guide the way.
Piestew Peak/Squaw Peak
Trail #300 - Summit Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation: 2,608 ft. - 1,400 ft. (hikers gain more than 1,200 feet in elevation on this trail)
Hiking trail only
Difficulty: Strenuous and Difficult
The trailhead is located in the parking lot at the first driveway on the left in Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area. To reach the trail to the summit of Piestewa Peak, turn east on Squaw Peak Drive from Lincoln Drive between 22nd and 24th streets. Paved parking, drinking water and restrooms are available.
I’m planning another hike this week located in Central Phoenix. This course is a stair-climber all the way up and will be a great challenge for those who want to get in hiking shape bun burner. It is a good 2 hour hike for first timers. Let’s meet Sunday morning at 9 am in the parking lot. Please let me know who is planning on being there as I will guide the way.
Piestew Peak/Squaw Peak
Trail #300 - Summit Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation: 2,608 ft. - 1,400 ft. (hikers gain more than 1,200 feet in elevation on this trail)
Hiking trail only
Difficulty: Strenuous and Difficult
The trailhead is located in the parking lot at the first driveway on the left in Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area. To reach the trail to the summit of Piestewa Peak, turn east on Squaw Peak Drive from Lincoln Drive between 22nd and 24th streets. Paved parking, drinking water and restrooms are available.
1.30.2010
Hiking South Mountain
Hi there!
I had such a good time last week that I want us to get together tomorrow at 9 am to go hiking again. Text/call me if you want to go. So far, I have 3 people going. Let's meet at 46th and Baseline.
I had such a good time last week that I want us to get together tomorrow at 9 am to go hiking again. Text/call me if you want to go. So far, I have 3 people going. Let's meet at 46th and Baseline.
1.24.2010
Las Palomas Triathlon (looking ahead beyond Ragnar) ;-)
If you have not been down south of the border, then you have not truly experience the great southwest. We have found a beach house that will sleep up to 10 folks. We have contacted the owner and just waiting on confirmation for the dates and costs. If we register before Feb 28th, its only $70 for individual. And, they also have a relay for the Sprint distance...NEW THIS YEAR!
http://redrockco.com/las-palomas-triatlon-0
Las Palomas Triatlon
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Las Palomas Triatlon
April 24, 2010
Olympic Distance Triathlon / Relay
Sprint Distance Triathlon / Relay (new this year)
5k / 10k Run
INTRODUCTION
Red Rock proudly presents the Las Palomas Triatlon in beautiful Puerto Penasco, Mexico (aka Rocky Point). The host resort is phenomenal, with views of the ocean, multiple pools, a lazy river, swim up bars, hammocks, and golf course! Come join us for a triathlon fiesta on the beach in Mexico!
REGISTRATION - **Limited to 1200 athletes - OPEN!**
Register online by clicking here.
Entry Fees
Race Category - Olympic OR Sprint
Until 28FEB
$70
Until 28MAR
$80
Final Price
$90
Relay – Olympic OR Sprint
$140
Godspeed!
http://redrockco.com/las-palomas-triatlon-0
Las Palomas Triatlon
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Las Palomas Triatlon
April 24, 2010
Olympic Distance Triathlon / Relay
Sprint Distance Triathlon / Relay (new this year)
5k / 10k Run
INTRODUCTION
Red Rock proudly presents the Las Palomas Triatlon in beautiful Puerto Penasco, Mexico (aka Rocky Point). The host resort is phenomenal, with views of the ocean, multiple pools, a lazy river, swim up bars, hammocks, and golf course! Come join us for a triathlon fiesta on the beach in Mexico!
REGISTRATION - **Limited to 1200 athletes - OPEN!**
Register online by clicking here.
Entry Fees
Race Category - Olympic OR Sprint
Until 28FEB
$70
Until 28MAR
$80
Final Price
$90
Relay – Olympic OR Sprint
$140
Godspeed!
1.18.2010
Finish Line Video
If you have not checked this out yet, this is hillarious....
Check yourself out finishing at the end! LOL! Amit really did conquer the full. The evidence is right here!
http://arizona.competitor.com/features/finishreplay/
Check yourself out finishing at the end! LOL! Amit really did conquer the full. The evidence is right here!
http://arizona.competitor.com/features/finishreplay/
Great Day to Run!
We had a great run yesterday and I just want to congratulate everyone for sticking with it through the months of long training.
I'm posting the weather conditions for the race as I think the weather was absolutely perfect (avg. temp was 59 degrees) for Phoenix and we could really not have had a more favorable day for a marathon than yesterday!
http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KPHX/2010/1/17/DailyHistory.html
Again, great job everyone!!!
I'm posting the weather conditions for the race as I think the weather was absolutely perfect (avg. temp was 59 degrees) for Phoenix and we could really not have had a more favorable day for a marathon than yesterday!
http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KPHX/2010/1/17/DailyHistory.html
Again, great job everyone!!!
1.15.2010
PF Chang Race Day
At last, the commitment, dedication, and passion in training for the PF Chang Rock n’ Roll marathon race is a couple of days away. Your sacrifice over the past few months will only transform into echoes of cheers, sweats, tears, and the pride of accomplishing a priceless goal. I would like to be the first to congratulate each of you in advance of successfully completing a marathon race.
UOPX tents at finish line (see below):
UOPX tents at finish line (see below):
1.13.2010
Everyday
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” Apple Co-Founder 1955
1.08.2010
Map of Run- 1/9/2010
Hola!
If we start from B12 and then take 52 st. up to McDowell, the "McDowell" run and then run north to Indian School AKA 64th Street and hang a Right to 68th St. This should be 8.34 miles. If you keep following the canal right, you will hit Camelback and Scottsdale rd. which will be 10.82. I think 8.34 sounds better.
Here is a direct link to the canal calculator. http://www.solesportsrunning.com/canal-mileage.htm
If we start from B12 and then take 52 st. up to McDowell, the "McDowell" run and then run north to Indian School AKA 64th Street and hang a Right to 68th St. This should be 8.34 miles. If you keep following the canal right, you will hit Camelback and Scottsdale rd. which will be 10.82. I think 8.34 sounds better.
Here is a direct link to the canal calculator. http://www.solesportsrunning.com/canal-mileage.htm
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