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racelab
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$
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Valleywide
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Varies (see below)
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racelab is a for-profit training group offering a variety of training programs throughout the Valley.
Track workouts are held in Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert and Tempe. Long runs are held at
Paseo Park, South Mountain, Granada Park, Gilbert Library and Mountain View Park. ARR members and
visitors are welcome to join racelab for a free "trial" long run or track workout. For details,
visit racelab.com
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Phoenix Hash House Harriers
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$
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Phoenix
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Saturdays (and more)
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We hold hash runs the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of month and special occasions such as Mothers Day.
Hash runs are free for first-timers; otherwise a small dough-nation (typically $5) is collected to
cover food and beverages. We also hold Wednesday evening jogs followed by a "mismanagement" meeting
and/or happy hour. Our Hotline is 602-230-JERX. Our Website is
phoenixhhh.org. This has everything. It has a calendar of events
and upcoming hashes. More details about the group and hashing in general are also on the site.
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East Valley Runners
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$
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Phoenix & East Valley
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Saturdays and more
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East Valley Runners was founded in 1980 and is dedicated to the promotion of health and fitness for
the beginning to experienced runner, walker, triathlete or ultra-runner. We hold a Saturday long run
at various locations around the valley (our primary location is on the Consolidated Canal beginning
at the Gilbert Town Square). We also hold track workouts on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings
as well as tempo runs each Friday morning beginning at Ray & Cooper. Start times for long runs vary
with the season. Check out our website for all details:
www.eastvalleyrunners.com. Come out and
enjoy a few runs with us and get to know some of our members. If you like what you find, an annual
membership is just $15.
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Interval Training
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Phoenix
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Tuesday Evenings
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Tuesday nights at 6:40 (6:50 in summer) at Shadow Mountain High School Track, 30th St. & Shea. (In
the event of a school athletic meet, our track sessions move to Shea Middle School on 27th St., 1
block north of Shea. Also, for 6 weeks in late spring/early summer, we leave the track for hill
workouts around the Valley. Call for details.) Workouts sent out weekly for an upcoming marathon or
5K through half marathon training. All talent levels are welcome. After running those interested go
to one of four restaurants that we frequent on a rotating basis. Contact
Norm Janoff, 602-993-1725.
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The Bandidos
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Various
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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
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Tuesday, 6:30PM: Track Workout, Saguaro High School, N/E corner of McDonald and Hayden. Thursday,
6:30PM: Hill workouts, tempo runs, longer runs; location varies. Sunday: Long run, 44th St and the
Canal; time varies on the season. No cost for the workouts. Contact
The Bandidos for more info.
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Mummy Mountain Runners
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Scottsdale
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Saturday Mornings
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Run fast or easy around Mummy Mountain area on Saturday mornings (5:30, 6:00 or 6:30, depending on
time of year). Typically a fairly large group. Most participants choose between the standard 15 and
10 mile loops, though some "add on" for distances up to 20. Meet in front of the Fogo de Chao, on
Scottsdale Road between Lincoln & McDonald. Contact
Craig Davidson, 602-277-4333 (work).
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Mummy Mountain "B" Group
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Scottsdale
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Saturday Mornings
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Run with the slower Mummy Mountain Group, (Scottsdale) the "B" Team. Saturday mornings, scheduled
run time according to the season. 10 miles or more. Meet in front of the Fogo de Chao, Scottsdale and
Lincoln.
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RxRunning Club
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$
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Tempe
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Monday/Thursday Evenings and Saturday Mornings
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We meet Monday and Thursday evenings at Marcos de Niza High School for group track workouts. Saturday
morning long runs are free and location varies. Individualized training schedules available for all
ages and abilities. Nationally certified coaches. Visit
www.rxrunning.com for a current club schedule.
Dean Hebert or 480-600-3506.
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1st Marathon
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$
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Valleywide
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Saturdays (and more)
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1st Marathon is a training group for 1st Marathon and Half Marathon Runners of all levels -- with a
focus on the beginning Athlete. A Advanced Training programs are also offered for serious athletes.
Training is held throughout the year for various events. Long Runs and Speed work sessions are held
at weekly at various locations on Saturdays valleywide. Free speed work sessions offered to current
Arizona Road Racer members. For information on current running schedules please visit please
visit www.1stmarathon.com and sign up for the "weekly
e-newsletter" www.1stmarathon.com/e-mail.htm
which will tell you weekly where we are meeting. For more information, contact
Brian Collins.
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Scottsdale Running Company
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Scottsdale
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Tuesday/Thursday Evenings and Saturday Mornings
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Workouts are free of charge and open to anyone looking to run in a non-competitive and friendly
environment. We run along the Arizona Canal when there is daylight and along the Scottsdale
Greenbelt in the evenings when it's dark. We always meet at our store which is located on the SE
corner of Indian Bend Rd & Hayden Rd in Scottsdale. Evening runs are 45-60 minutes and Saturdays are
longer. Tuesday and Thursday evenings: Sept 1 to March 31 at 6:00pm; April 1 to Aug. 31 at 6:30pm.
Saturday mornings: Nov 15 to March 31 at 7:00am; April 1 to Nov. 14 at 6:30am. Ice cold bottled
water is furnished at each run plus there are lockers, showers and changing rooms available. For
more information visit www.ScottsdaleRunningCo.com or call 1-800-948-4436.
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Sole Sports Running
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Tempe
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Monday/Wednesday/Thursday Evenings and Saturday Mornings
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Check out the group run information at www.solesportsrunning.com/group-runs.htm
For more information, call 480-522-2475
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Group Runs
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West Valley
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Sunday Mornings
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Call Strapped Jock for details: 602-547-0699.
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McDowell Mountain Ranch
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North Scottsdale
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Weekdays
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Fun and friendly group of runners meets at Starbucks at Frank Lloyd Wright and Thompson Peak Pkwy
every weekday morning at 5:30 am. Co-ed group between 24 and 50 years of age run 7-8 minute miles on
loops between 4 and 7 miles. If you hang with us you will improve your running and have fun doing it.
Contact Mike Bucca, 480-206-7570.
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Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association (NATRA)
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Flagstaff
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Saturdays
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Saturday group runs year-round. In winter we do runs in Sedona as well. We respond to inquiries all
the time regarding where to run in our area. We in fact are the only organized running group in
Flagstaff. Our group runs vary in size from 5 to 27 persons, involving runners of all ages and
capabilities. We offer a different meet spot each week and interested runners can check our website
at www.natra.org for group run information. Our group is a great
resource for anyone looking to run in Flagstaff... whether it be on trail or road... and whether it
be for someone simply looking for suggestions on where. Contact
Neil Weintraub, 928-600-3685.
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Canal Runs
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Tempe
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Sunday Mornings
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We have been holding "conversation pace" group runs for the past 10-15 years. We meet on Sunday
mornings, except on weekends where there is a major road race. Start time is 7:00am (6:00am in
summer) starting at the Ken McDonald Golf Course Rural Road, south of Guadalupe. Meet in the
clubhouse. Distance is 5 to 10 miles. Contact Roy Sinclair, 480-491-7150 home
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Team In Training
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Various
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Various
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Team In Training is a training group for all levels of runners and walkers. We are a non-profit
organization associated with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a
national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and
myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. You raise money for our
cause and in turn, you will receive free training, coaching and mentoring. We train at various
locations of the valley to run during the week and a long effort on the weekends. For more
information please contact Stephanie Holbrook at 602-788-8622 EXT 17 or visit our website,
www.teamintraining.org
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Run2Dend
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$
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Valleywide
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Varies (see below)
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Train for your FIRST: 5k, 10k, 10 miler or Half Marathon with Run2Dend. Running 101 prepares you to
cross the finish line injury free! This program focuses on individuals who have never run before,
those looking to get back into running, and individuals that want to improve their current race times
and/or improve their overall fitness.
Run2Dend: Focuses on the beginner runner and individuals training for shorter distances. This
coaching program is currently targeting one-on-one customized, goal oriented runners that have a
specific race, race distance or target time in mind. Open to all levels and race distances. Group
training programs will resume in late summer. Check out
Run2DEnd.com for more information.
Program Registration Includes: Certified Running Coach, Race Registration, Performance T-shirt, Weekly
Group Training Run, Training Schedule, Weekly educational mini-workshops (held on same day as group
run), Runner’s Survival Kit (may vary per program). For more Information: email us at
info@run2dend.com or log on to
www.run2dend.com or phone us @ 602.332.5290.
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Corre MAS
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$
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Surprise and Peoria
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Varies (see below)
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Minimal fee, Various programs for kids and adults, Athletes coached are from 7 years old and up.
Distances range from the ½ mile to the marathon. Corre Mas
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West Valley Runners
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West Valley
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Varies (see below)
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Join fellow runners for short, medium or long workouts. ALL levels of runners welcome. Whether you're
training for a 5k, marathon, or just running to stay in shape, do it in the company of friends. We
offer a non-competitive atmosphere. Having fun while getting a good workout is the only requirement!
Check out http://running.meetup.com/152/ for more information.
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Southwest Valley Runners
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West Valley
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Varies (see below)
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This group is most convenient for runners within routine driving distance of Litchfield Rd & Indian
School Rd, Luke AFB, and/or White Tank Park. Refer to Group
Homepage: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/SWVR/
for current schedule and meeting times.
Schedule as of 26 Aug 08 (see link above for times):
Tues, Early Evening: Track at Luke AFB (Please RSVP)
Weds, Late Afternoon/Early Evening: Trail at White Tanks
Thurs, Late Afternoon/Early Evening: Canal at Litchfield
Sat, Early AM, Canal at Litchfield
Sun, Varied Times/Locations (Check Group Homepage)
Group Contact: Gail Piceno
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Phoenix College Track Workout
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Central Phoenix
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Monday's at 5:00 AM
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Informal track workouts for all, including beginner, middle distance and long distance runners. Meet
at track on 15th Avenue just north of Thomas. Meet on the SW side of the track. Group Contact:
Gail Piceno or Kim Saari
Group Contact:
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Bodyz En Motion, LLC
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$
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Peoria
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Varies (see below)
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Bodyz En Motion provides a vast array of health, fitness and overall wellness programs and products to everyday people
or athletes of all ages, genders and abilities.
On the training side we specialize in triathlon coaching, personal training, and sport specific training.
For details, visit www.bodyzenmotion.com
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