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TOP 3 WAYS TO PREVENT A CROSSFIT INJURY

CrossFit is a sport. Like all sports, injuries can happen. But many injuries that happen are preventable if you are smart about what you are doing. The tips below are great advice (and a great reminder) for all CrossFit athletes, but especially important for any new CrossFit athlete. DON’T TRY TO OUTLIFT OR OUTPERFORM THE PERSON NEXT TO YOU Your …

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The Road to Tempe Running Trails – My Top Three

If you had asked me a few years ago if I was a trail runner I would have said “does that mean running along the canals?” Ha! I had no idea what trail running was or where in Arizona you could even go to do such a thing. I was a ‘roadie’ through and through. Road biking, road running, road …

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Dawn to Dusk Arizona Mountain Bike Race Worth the Experience

As winter rolls in, there are not many places in the country where you can be outdoors riding your bike in short sleeves mid-December. I’ve had Dawn to Dusk Arizona mountain bike race on my buck list for a couple years now and finally pulled the trigger as part of a quad mixed team representing Team Red, White and Blue …

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Top 5 Ways To Prevent Injuries As A New Runner

Injuries happen in all sports, including running, because accidents happen. But many aches, pains, injuries that runners get can be prevented. I have for you the top 5 ways to prevent injuries if you are new to running. (They are in no particular order.) Dynamic Warmup ​Doing a dynamic warmup, rather than just stretching, is a great way to get …

Bartlett Lake Announces the Opening of the Bartlett Lake Grill!

Carefree, AZ May 24, 2016 – Eric Church, co-owner and operator of the Bartlett Lake Marina is proud to announce the opening of Bartlett Lake Grill. Lake goers will be pleasantly surprised with the newly opened Bartlett Lake Grill just in time for Memorial Day festivities, as if the boating life could get any better!   The Bartlett Lake Grill …

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Mesa Encore Theatre Puts on Popular Murder Mystery Deathtrap

In Deathtrap, twists and turns in nearly every scene and deceptive characters leave viewers guessing what will happen next. For Mesa Encore Theatre’s production of the popular Broadway play, the actors look to create a level of intrigue, anticipation and excitement in audiences who love the show or are seeing it for the first time. The show runs through Jan. …