Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Run to 2012!


Please join us at the 1st annual Run to 2012! Event. Proceeds from the event will go toward health care and support services for the athletes and toward Team USA Arizona's community involvement theme, "Reducing Childhood Obesity in Northern Arizona."

There'll be dinner from Bigfoot Barbeque, running videos, more than 50 silent auction items, more than 25 raffle prizes and a live auction (see below) to conclude the evening; all very exciting items to bid on.

Ticket Price: $10 adults; $5 students; under 6 free

Location: Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 556-1580

Come on out with family and friends to meet the athletes of Team USA Arizona and to celebrate their dedication to athletic excellence.

Here's a preview of what you can expect:

From the Houston Marathon:
Travel with Team USA Arizona to Houston, TX in 2011 to race at the site of the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials!
Travel to Houston, TX with athletes from Team USA Arizona to compete in either the half-marathon or the full marathon in 2011. Houston is the site of the USA Men's and Women's Olympic Marathon Trials in 2012 and the site of amazing marathon races in 2010 by Team USA Arizona athletes Brett Gotcher and Paige Higgins! With full access to the elite athlete and VIP area throughout race weekend, you'll have the chance to see the inner workings of a professional marathon and can compete in either the half or full marathon on race day!
This package includes airfare on Southwest Airlines for two, two nights hotel at the Hilton Americas (race hotel), one race entry into either the full or half, and elite athlete and VIP passes for 2 for the race weekend (race date: January 30, 2011) (Suggested retail value: $1,400)
“New Year’s Eve in NYC” Package
* 25,000 Continental Airlines OnePass miles (good for one domestic roundtrip ticket)
* Free entry into Emerald Nuts Midnight Run on New Year’s Eve
* $100 Gift Certificate to Becco restaurant in Manhattan
(Suggested retail value: $700)


“Live” Auction begins at 8:30pm:
As a way for you to get to know the athletes and staff of Team USA Arizona, we thought it would be fun to auction them off! With ideas of their own creation, each of them is worth more to us than we can even express. We hope you’ll agree.

Paige Higgins: Domestique, at your service! “The KEY workout to Coach Greg McMillan’s training of Team USA Arizona marathoners is the long tempo run on Lake Mary Road. This run really lets you know you are ready to go and toughens you up for the race. Paige knows how important it is to have support while you’re on the road. That's why she is offering to be your domestique on 2 of your tempo runs! Paige will start with you, drive behind you on the shoulder, record your mile splits, hand you fluids, and offer encouragement the whole way. She will also take photos to document your workout. Afterwards, she'll treat you to the “magical recovery breakfast sandwich” at Macy’s, where you can talk about your workout (or not talk about your workout!), relax and enjoy a job well done!!”

Ian Burrell: Drum like Bonham...or Burrell! "Learn the basics of drumming from Ian Burrell, former drummer for the international punk rock sensation, "No One's Heroes." Ian is a self-taught drummer and is offering to teach you a minimum of 3 fundamental beats and the art of the drum roll on the drum kit. Enjoy 5 one-hour sessions that are sure to bring out your inner John Bonham. Whether your embarking on a life-long quest in music or just trying to impress that attractive coed at the office, Ian's unconventional methods will have you dropping beats like a pro."

Andrew Middleton: Web creations for you "Do you need a website? Or does your old one need a facelift? Andrew Middleton, the webmaster of McMillanElite.com and TeamUSAArizona.com, is offering the design and implementation of a basic, personalized website. Andrew has experience in web design, ad creation, web video and much more."

Lindsay Allen and Jaime Canterbury: Strengthen your core, become a running machine “We all know that a strong core is essential to running performance and fitness. Team USA Arizona members Jaime Canterbury and Lindsay Allen can help you strengthen your core. They're offering a weekly core class for one month for you and up to 4 of your friends. Learn the core exercises of the Team USA Arizona members and become the running machine you've always dreamed of.”

Lindsay Allen and Courtney Burrell: Two Blondes and a Skillet “There's nothing like a home cooked meal made-to-order. Team USA Arizona members Courtney Burrell and Lindsay Allen will come to your house and cook you a homemade meal of your choice from scratch and with only the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a nice evening in your very own home without a single worry, kick back and let us prepare your meal. You request it, we'll attempt to make it!”

Trina Painter and Andrew Carlson: Timed workout on Trina's Loop. “Coach Trina Painter will time your workout and Andrew Carlson will pace you through it on the famous loop used by Team USA Arizona runners and many other elite runners training in Flagstaff. The 1.1 mile loop located in Coconino Estates is home to many favorite workouts including steady state runs, mile repeats, 1000m repeats and fartlek runs. It's a relatively flat loop that is marked every 400 meters with the start line at her house. The post workout recovery begins with Trina’s famous homemade cinnamon rolls and includes coffee with Andrew and his pup Rocket Man!”
Brett Gotcher and Jordan Horn: Two Dudes and Brews “Enjoy a night out with some good food and sample some of Flagstaff's finest beers with 2:10 marathoner Brett Gotcher and sub-four minute miler Jordan Horn. We can talk about training, racing, beer or anything that comes to mind!”

Alvina Begay, RD: Nutrition Counseling With all the snow shoveling this winter, are you starting to realize that it just wasn’t quite enough to
burn off all those calories you consumed sitting next to a warm fire? Are you looking to get rid of that extra weight that all the winters storms helped you put on? Or are you just looking for advice and ideas to improve athletic performance through nutrition? Miss Alvina Begay, a Registered Dietitian is available to provide her expertise to get you on track towards looking and feeling good in your summer swim and athletic wear through healthy eating. Alvina will provide three nutrition- counseling sessions. In the initial visit, she will assess your current diet and eating habits. The two sessions that follow will assist you in monitoring your progress towards healthy eating. "To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."- La Rochefoucauld

Emily Harrison: Pampered pet package “5 hours of pampering your pet! Emily is available during the day and some evenings to walk, pet sit, or take your pet to the groomer or vet appointment. Basic grooming such as bathing can also be applied. Emily and her parents raised and trained show dogs so she's got the skills and experience to treat your dog (or other furry loved companion) well!”

Team USA Arizona: Team Dinner of BBQ and beverages by the fire “Come join us for a team dinner this spring/summer and enjoy some of Coach Greg McMillan’s famous pulled pork BBQ! Relax at the McMillan’s home in Ft. Valley with the athletes and staff while the sun sets on the San Francisco Peaks. A delicious dinner, drinks, dessert and good conversation by the fire pit will make the evening complete.”

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