South Mountain Trailers

Check back tomorrow to hear all about the first hike/trail run for our group!

Running Season!

Every year around this time I always get the urge to start running. This time of year makes for perfect running weather and with how close we are to so many awesome trails on South Mountain it would be a shame to waste such a great opportunity. I really enjoy going out on the mountain and just running with no plan except to enjoy being out there with no worries in sight and so many beautiful views. The best part is when you get back pretty deep onto the trails and on the ridge line. Many days there is nobody else around and you can see for miles, it is a very peaceful experience.
Once I start running I don't want to stop. Many people do not enjoy running and I as one of them. Once I got into college much of our conditioning program was long distance running. As soon as I started doing it I feel in love with it. It became a part of my routine and I couldn't get enough of it. I hope to share this with as many people I can. So I am starting a running club based in Ahwatukee with the hopes of tackling every trail the mountain has to offer. We are going to meet every Saturday at 9am at one of the main trail heads in the area and go from there. The days will always be something different; from a tough hike to a long flat run. If you are training for a running event or just want to get out and enjoy the trails I would love for you to join me! Shoot me an email to get on the weekly e-mail blast list.

On another note...November 21st is the Mad Mud Run in Scottsdale. It is a 4 mile course filled with many obstacles and what else, lots of mud! I am already signed up and have a few people committed to doing it with me. It would be great to see many of you out there having a great time challenging yourselves and playing in the mud. Check it out at madmudrun.com