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TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Anne Iniguez

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Anne Iniguez.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
I mostly started running wanting something to do. I liked the challenge of seeing what I could do and it kind of took off from there

What age did you start running?
I ran in high school but didn’t pick it up seriously until I was in my 30’s after I had my kids

How old are you now?
38

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far is just to keep going. Don’t question everything and put labels on it. If you’re moving you’re a runner.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
This goes along with what I’ve learned don’t get in your head about it. If your feet are moving that’s great! Don’t put any other qualifiers to it. You’re not good or bad you’re just running .

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I think I would have gone with my gut more. I knew early on that my form and the way I ran was off but when I sought out help everyone would just say you’re fine. Lisa was a game changer for me.

What is your longest race distance and why?
half marathon mostly because of the time it takes to train for longer distances. I am going to school while working and raising kids so something’s gotta give. 🙂  .

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
I would love to do longer distances but again when I’m free. I’m going with my gut for now, but I’d love to do a marathon or ultramarathon. I love challenges

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
I really love the 10K it’s long but still pretty fun.  .

What is your favorite color?
Blue

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
I’m a pretty weird eater. I love my protein shakes and I honestly will eat whatever is put in front of me post race so it’s usually what my kids will eat.

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
You guys are such a wonderful and positive group of women I love hearing your stories and questions. In the current state of the world it’s nice to have a haven like this.

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TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Melinda Striyle

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Melinda Striyle.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
Initially, I started running to get back into shape after my son was born as well as to help alleviate stress

What age did you start running?
I’ve dabbled in running since I was around 14, but started seriously running at age 44. My brother started posting pics of the 5K’s he was doing and it looked like fun.  So I found a local 5K that blended my new found love of running with my long-running (pun definitely intended) love of wine.  This was back in 2016.  Once I crossed the finish line, I was hooked on racing!  I still have that first medal up on my wall!

How old are you now?
I will be 50 in just a few months and I’m healthier now than I was in my 20’s!

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
It’s my journey.  My pace, my body, my heart, my soul.  I can’t run like someone else and no one can run like me.  Learning to love where I’m at in my running journey and accepting that my running outcome (pace, stamina, whatever) as the special gift that it truly is

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Be kind and patient with yourself.  Push yourself for sure but remember that your journey is yours and you need to let it unfold in its own time

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I’d have started running with other people much sooner.  I was always so intimidated to run with a group or even with just one other person.  I always felt so slow and embarrassed about my pace, my form, etc.  I figured folks would be annoyed and want to run ahead.  Boy was I wrong!  Most folks in the running community are great!  Running with others is about being together doing something we both enjoy.  It’s fun to push each other as well as just relax and let the run unfold as it will

What is your longest race distance and why?
So far I’ve run a handful of 1/2 marathons.  Initially, just to prove to myself I could do it (yep.. still have that medal up on my wall as well!).  I ran that race by myself.  I’d only been running about a year.  I went to the race alone, I ran alone, I crossed the finish line alone and I drove home alone.  And I felt GREAT.  It was so far out of my comfort zone to do something like this.. it broke a lot of mental barriers for me.

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
I have 2… The first is to complete a full marathon.  I’m 0 for 2 at attempts thanks to injuries.  My next go at it is (Covid permitting) the Maui Marathon in April.  It’s special to me b/c it’s in our 50th state, it’s the 50th annual Maui Marathon and it’s literally just a couple days before I turn 50. The second is to complete Disney’s Dopey Challenge… Jan 2022 (again, Covid permitting)

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Hmmmm…  For the shear beauty of it… the Mt Nebo 1/2 marathon just outside of Provo, Utah But overall.. so far is the Xterra Black Canyon run  in March.  It’s a beautiful run and my son always runs it with me..

What is your favorite color?
Dark Green

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Anything as long as I’m with good friends

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
To me, running is so much more than just a physical activity.  It’s the fuel my soul needs for me to feel complete, to feel grounded. Over the years, I have met some amazing people and made some lifelong friends.  Most of them at the “back of the pack”.  I have learned that anyone who runs IS a runner.  A mile’s a mile whether it takes 5 minutes or 15 minutes.  I have a lot of respect for the work it takes to be at the front of the pack.  I have even more respect for the work it takes, both physically, mentally and emotionally to be in the back.  It’s taken me a long time to accept my body for what it can do as well as what it can’t do.  Not only do I love who I am, I love my body, I love my flaws and I love the journey I am on.  And I love that we can come together in this TRU Tribe community as friends, as sisters with full acceptance of who we are, where we are and as we are.  Thank you, Lisa, for building this community of amazing women!

Dr. Melinda Striyle also owns 43rd Ave Animal Hospital!

website: 43rd Ave Animal Hospital
facebook: 43rd Ave Animal Hospital
instagram: 43rd Ave Animal Hospital

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Race Report

Every Damn Street Race Report

Posted on by by Lisa Pozzoni

The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us.      Francois de la Rochefoucauld

Who would’ve ever thought that this race would motivate me as much as it did?  DEFINITELY NOT ME!

We all know what a crazy year 2020 was. Virtual races became all the rage for many runners. Not only was this a good way to stay in training mode but it also gave us the opportunity to support some of our favorite race companies that were being effected financially by the pandemic.  Honestly, I didn’t do that many of them because I don’t race for medals or swag (well, sometimes 🤣). I picked my races this year very strategically.

When I heard about Every Damn Street (and Every Damn Trail), I was intrigued.  You can read more about it here. I was immediately attracted to the idea of running in my community. I love the idea the race was built on.  I also love first time experiences.

From the Aravaipa website:
“inspired by Ricky Gates’ Every Single Street project where he toured the streets of San Francisco, we are asking runners everywhere to connect to each other by sharing their hometown with this virtual community.”

If you know me, you know I am not a big fan of road running. However, I had a plan to run my first 100 mile race over 2 days on 12/30 & 12/31 at Across The Years as we entered 2021 (the year I turn 50!) This race is flat, mostly road and a 1 mile loop.  I figured Every Damn Street would be a great way for me to get road miles in as training for my 100 miler.  Bonus:  the logo and feel of the race swag was Sesame Street, which was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid.  It was a 3 month challenge and my goal was to run my 85283 zip code. I started out not thinking that I would do the whole thing because it looked like A LOT.   But the more I kept chipping away at each section of my zip code, I could start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  At the end of November, I decided I was going to run every damn street in my zip code.

Love the swag!

I decided to document my journey via Instagram Stories.  I actually had to create a Part 2 in my Highlights because apparently you can only have 100 stories in each one.🤪  I may have got a bit carried away with them but this was a fun part of the challenge for me.  Not sure if you need to have an Instagram account to view them or not but here is EDS Part 1 and EDS Part 2  (you can use your arrow keys to scroll forward).

Here are some things I learned in the last few months while doing this race:

  • Strategy was more important than I anticipated: From Day 1, this was all about strategy.  My first run was Labor Day weekend and I wasn’t sure what the best way to start was. Greg (my BF), suggest to start out with the perimeter of the 85283 zip code.

My first run for this race

And so it began…

    • Tools: Aravaipa suggested using the Caltopo app. After every run, I could upload my Garmin file and it would continue to add my mileage as I went (see pic below).  I would keep this open in my browser on my phone so I could tell what I had done on previous runs.  I couldn’t see what I was doing real time though.  I finally figured out to use my All Trails app and record as I was running so it would capture what I had just done. It sounds crazy but when you start going in and out of streets, it’s easy to lose track of what you did.  I had to keep taking out my phone to see what I had done and where I was going next.  This was much more mentally challenging than I expected.
    • Brought to you by: 
      • I was an Altra sponsored athlete last year so every shoe I wore was theirs (they are the only brand I wear and love)
      • My Noxgear Tracer 360 vest for early morning and evenings helped me be visible and safe. My Noxgear 39G Bluetooth speaker kept me company with music, podcasts and audiobooks. I am also an Ambassador for them: use code RUNNINGU1 for 35% off
      • I am always focused on my technique and there is no way I would’ve been able to do all that mileage without ChiRunning and ChiWalking. No injuries in 7 years because of it! (and I walk/run a lot of miles! I averaged 31 miles a week in 2020! I never say this to brag but to really point out how much I avoid injuries because of good technique).
  • Miles flew by:  I was really surprised at how quickly I could get mileage done in a small space.  I would assume 3-4 miles and it would end up being double.  As much as I don’t like street running, I know I will use this in the future because time went by quickly.
    • I did anywhere from a 2 mile run to a 22 mile run for this project.
    • My total miles were: 202.95 in 23 runs!  I just totaled this up yesterday for this blog.  I would’ve been so mad if I ended at 199 on 12/31.  🤣 
    • Speed work goes by faster this way than on a track
    • I did 20 miles on Christmas Day since my family had decided to not get together
    • My boyfriend Greg joined me a few times for exercise dates!
    • In the last month, I felt like a drug addict having to get a fix.  I was obsessed and have never been that motivated to go out for runs on the road in my life before.
    • It was awesome to finish my last run on 12/31/20 with a rainbow!
  • I love my neighborhood: when I first moved to AZ as a freshman in HS, we were in  Tempe. I went to McClintock High School and I am an ASU alumni.  I have always loved this city but I have a much bigger appreciation for it after this experience.
    • There was a Little Free Library on just about every run I did!
    • Ironically Sesame Street was in my zip code and I loved seeing it every time. The theme song would come in my head and it would always make me smile.

    • So many treasures found!  From beautiful lakes and houses to funny election signs.  In one neighborhood I was staring at house all decked out with human rights signs and across the street there was a house full of Trump signs.  My favorite election sign was “In Dogs We Trust” “Dogs 2020 Because Humans Suck”🤣  From election signs to fun Halloween decorations to Christmas ones. At one point I even found a purple house!  (you all know this is my favorite color!).  I had no idea Mission chips was local and also found The Early Bird (have not checked them out) yet but I saw their cart parked in a driveway so I had to google it. I love supporting local businesses.

I challenge you to try something like this out.  Pick your immediate neighborhood and/or zip code and just start chipping away at it.  This blog post and my Instagram Stories don’t even do my experience justice.  As I rewatched my IG stories, I got fuzzy feelings of the memories I created with this event.  As a matter of fact, it ended 13 days ago and I still have weird withdrawals.  I know I can go out and run in the neighborhood (I am about to as soon as I get done writing this!) but it’s not the same without the deadline of the “finish line.”  This has given me a new appreciation for road running for training as canals get old after awhile.

Huge thank you to Aravaipa Running for giving me something new and fun to do in the crazy 2020 year.  I just thought this was going to be another virtual race but I had no idea that it would impact me the way it did. 🥰

The final map!

 

 

TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Karna Loffing

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Karna Loffing.  If we can do it, so can you!

Karna on the left

Why did you start running?
I was envious of people that I saw out running. It just looked like it would be so nice! Even though running had always been hard for me l got it in my head that I was going to become one of those people!

What age did you start running?
28

How old are you now?
41

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
That it takes work but consistency pays off. You get out of it what you put in. Just like so many things in life!

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Don’t compare yourself to anyone. There will always be faster people out there so enjoy your journey.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Honestly, nothing. I’ve learned so much about myself through running and have met some amazing people!

What is your longest race distance and why?
Longest road race has been marathon and longest trail is 25k. Once I started running races I just continued to build up to longer distances. I enjoyed seeing how far I could push myself.

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
I still have in my head that I will complete a 50k

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
My current favorite race is Copper Canyon. Favorite distance has always been around 15k. Feels like you accomplished something but at the same time don’t feel too worn out .

What is your favorite color?
Blue

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Water and beer!  Veggie burger and fries are always satisfying after a long race.

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
I am so happy I found Lisa and all of you ladies. This is a great group!

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TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Debra Allen

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Debra Allen.  If we can do it, so can you!

 

Why did you start running?
Signed up to run with Team in Training raising money for Lukemia.. can’t remember what year but a long time ago..

What age did you start running?
30.. guessing..again I don’t remember

How old are you now?
65..and this is why I can’t remember 😁

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
Slow is ok..

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Build your base to keep healthy from injuries

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Start with a heart rate monitor

What is your longest race distance and why?
50 miles..Zane Grey..

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Signed up for a100 miler Feb 2021

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
I am not built for fast and short distances so like the longer distance runs.. can’t think of a favorite, they are all interesting .

What is your favorite color?
Green

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Everything..

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
All you ladies inspire me

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TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Rocio Carroll

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Rocio Carroll.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
Because I needed “ME” time.  When I started running my life was really busy, with  work, children, husband and keeping up with the house, running is all about me.

What age did you start running?
40

How old are you now?
52

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
Running is the best therapy for your soul and your body.  

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Take your time, don’t rush.   If you decide to train for a race, go for it, but always make sure you enjoy the journey no matter what.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Focus on injury prevention.  The more we work on it, the longer years we’ll run

What is your longest race distance and why?
26.2, my best friend was my inspiration.  She was fighting for her life after an aneurysm burst, she  has been running her own race to recovery.  I decided to train and run a race in her honor.

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Boston, I know is a long shot.  One can only dream, sometimes dreams come true 🙂

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
My Solo Marathon in May of 2020.  This pandemic didn’t stop me from accomplishing it.

What is your favorite color?
Ocean blue

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
A nice set of pancakes or smoothie with berries and spinach.

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
I like to inspire others to run. We don’t need to be the fastest runner, it is about the journey and accomplishment. It is something we do for us and can’t be taken it away. My biggest accomplishment running was to inspire my family (Husband and two daughters 12 and 15 yrs old) to train and run a Half Marathon together in 2013.

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TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Brandy Aguilar

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Brandy Aguilar.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
I started after doing a story on a good friend as she trained for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona marathon. I followed her for six months and got inspired to run. My first half marathon was in 2005.

What age did you start running?
28 – It has been off and on over the years☺

How old are you now?

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
The biggest lesson I have learned is to be patient and not get frustrated when I feel like I’m the slowest person during a race. I have found that staying positive helps me cross the finish line.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
My advice would be to let those negative thoughts go when you find yourself saying you’re not a runner.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I would have found a coach like Lisa or joined a group like the TRU TRIBE when I started out on my running journey:) We all have a different story on why we put on our running shoes, but what we have in common is helping each other find our way to the finish line and what better way to do it than with your TRU TRIBE by your side.

What is your longest race distance and why?
My longest distance is 26.2 miles. I did the NYC Marathon back in 2006☺ .

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
My goal is to do another marathon. I think it would be fun to do it on a trail and at night!

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
One of my favorite races is Ragnar Trail Arizona. I love my team and how we encourage one another to do our best. I also enjoy the atmosphere of being around all the other teams and my favorite part is running at 2 a.m. I feel a sense of peace during that time and that I don’t have a worry in the world☺

What is your favorite color?
Red

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Chocolate Milk and Donuts!

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
“Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.” Dr. Seuss

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TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Tricia Faragher

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Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Tricia Faragher.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
I never thought I would even start running because I felt I didn’t have enough endurance for this sport. One day I was invited by friends to participate in a city activity (which involved running or walking) and I loved it! I loved the ambiance, the energy and the accomplishment I felt at the end. With time I learned about all the benefits of running, so I decided to give it a go.

What age did you start running?
I started at 37, although I was not very consistent.

How old are you now?
I am 40 now.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
It is a process and I need to be patient. When negative thoughts like “you are not a runner” or “you are so slow” come to my head, I do my best to remember that it takes time, especially because I just barely started running consistently.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Stay away from the no pain no gain mentality. Progress takes time and patience. Be kind to your self and always honor your body.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
I would have started running much earlier in my life.

What is your longest race distance and why?
10K would be my longest distance. My goal is to increase my miles (or kilometers) and maybe one day become an ultra runner. .

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Next on my list would be a half marathon, but eventually I would like to run a full marathon. I would love to run a marathon in Finland.

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
I have only done a bunch of 5K (I will run my first 10K this week). I would say my favorite race has been the Temple to Temple run here in Provo, Utah. We run to remember our ancestors and the impact they have had in our lives.

What is your favorite color?
I like purple actually 🙂

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
a delicious acai bowl!

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
You gals are very inspiring! I really like the energy and the support of this group. I know I still need to interact more with you all. I hope to visit AZ soon!

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Our Favorite AZ Trails

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Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day?

In this day and age where we spend so much time insidoors and on our technology, it’s great to have a specific day to encourage us to get outside and play.  Trail running or hiking is a great way to go do that! There are many benefits to spending time outside in nature.  Here are just a few:

Mental Health and Increased Happiness. Spending time in nature and the natural light can improve your mood and reduce stress and depression. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can be eased by spending time outside.
Increased Self-Esteem. Outdoor exercise stimulates all five senses in a way that indoor activities cannot. Additionally, being out in nature impacts the brain in a positive way, making you feel better about yourself.
Getting a boost of vitamin D You can improve your health just by soaking up the sun. Vitamin D is essential for bone growth and regulates your immune system
Better brain function. Spending more time outdoors is also linked to higher levels of concentration, creativity, and improved mental clarity.

I am borrowing this idea from Altra Running (my absolute favorite pair of shoes). Recently they asked us Ambassadors to share our favorite trails.  They created a few different blog posts about our favorite trails across the country. I am featured in the Southwest one. You can find other ones for the rest of the country here.

I reached out to my TRU TRIBE Team and asked them about their favorite trails.  If you have not used the All Trails app, I recommend it!

Here are some of our favorite AZ trails:

From Jan Rice:

No surprise here! Has to be the Prescott Circle Trail.
Why I love it? The views of Watson lake can’t be beaten. The variety of terrain makes for a super fun interesting day. And following the white dots feels like a treasure trail. Just epic trail fun.
Check out this trail on AllTrails.

From Barbara Brownlee:

While I love our low desert trails in AZ, I found the Rainbow Rim Trail at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon spectacular! It’s 38.5 runnable miles alternating between views of the canyon, pine forest, lush green ferns and wildflowers (in summer). There is dispersed camping along the route. It’s popular with bikers but I didn’t see many.
Check out this trail on AllTrails.

From Korrie:

My favorite place to hike is Spur Cross Ranch. There are sooooo many trails out there, you can go forever in various directions. The Maricopa Trail connects to portions of trails out there as well. The desert is more lush the higher you go, and parts of the year you will get to experience multiple creek crossings! Also, not too crowded! Here is one of my go-to hikes there:
Check out this trail on AllTrails.
Also highly recommend Elephant Mountain at Spur Cross as well: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/elephant-mountain?p=31301417

From Melissa:

Love this question. I love all the above although haven’t been to the north rim but that sounds perfect! My favorite is Soldier’s Trail in Flagstaff. I love the smell of pine trees. I love the rolling hills and I love that it isn’t crowded(early in the morning) so I can enjoy it with the dog on a long lead. It is also rejuvenating to get out of the hot desert and run in the cool temps.
Check out this trail on AllTrails.

From Meaghan:

Brown’s Ranch Perimeter Loop is my favorite trail because not only is it GORGEOUS it is easily accessible. The trial takes you about 15 miles around McDowell through various terrain. You can visit the amphitheater and balanced rock while on your journey. It’s very runnable, and has spectacular views!! Can’t wait to run it again!!
Check out this trail on AllTrails

From Barbie:

This Hieroglyphic Trail is the one I take people to when they visit me here in AZ as it is so spectacular with the views of the Superstition Mountains, lots of cactus, and it is breathtaking to see the creek when it has water.   The trail is 2.8 miles and is a good one to run or hike with only 567 feet of elevation.  There is a large parking lot so you can easily find a space as long as you go early in the morning before the crowds arrive.
Check out this trail on AllTrails

P.S. I always make it a point to promote TRU TRIBE women owned businesses. You can find Barbie at www.respectrealty.com and on Instagram.

Here is mine:

We have so many beautiful trails all over Arizona so it’s hard to pick! I love McDowell Mountain Regional Park and one of my favorite trails to run there is the Escondido Trail.
This trail has fun switchbacks and what I call “roly-poly” hills. It’s fun to go up and down them like a roller coaster. It’s mainly single-track and the views are spectacular. It’s in the Arizona desert, so plenty of saguaros and cacti. Flowers will also appear in the spring. I’ve done this trail during a night race and it’s just as fun at night! Although it’s showing as an out and back trail, towards the end of the trail you can link up with others in the park.
It is closer to a road than I would normally like, but it’s never bothered me since that road is not heavily trafficked (at least not the early mornings or nights). There is no shade so be prepared to be in the sun as well.
Check out this trail on AllTrails

Whether you get out on National Play Outside Day or not, we recommend getting outside as often as you can, weather permitting.  There is nothing like some spending some time outdoors with family and friends…or even alone (just be safe)!

 

TRU TRIBE Member Spotlight: Beth Arlinsky

Posted on by by Lisa Pozzoni

Every week we highlight one of our members from the TRU TRIBE Run Team. Meet Beth Arlinsky.  If we can do it, so can you!

Why did you start running?
Around 2008

What age did you start running?
46

How old are you now?
58

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far from your running journey?
That when I get stressed or upset, all I need to feel better is running and hiking with friends I care about and who care about me.

What advice would you give a beginner runner?
Don’t ever feel badly about having to walk, forward is forward.  You are in competition with no one but yourself.

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?
Nothing because I started learning ChiRunning with Lisa right away and now I get to hang out with her and all the other cool ladies.

What is your longest race distance and why?
Marine Corps Marathon because I was running for my uncle who is Marine and all my veteran friends.

Do you have a bucket list race or distance?
Run another race in Israel

What has been your favorite race and/or distance so far?
Army 10 Miler because I ran for my Dad but I also liked the Tel Aviv Half Marathon

What is your favorite color?
Red

What is your favorite post race food and drink?
Ice cold chocolate milk and any breakfast food

Anything else you want to share with the TRU TRIBE Run Team.
I love our tribe!

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