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AZDC Health & Wellness Guide

Wednesday 03/13/2013
Welcome to the ninth annual Arizona Distance Classic in Oro Valley
Updated: March 15, 2013 - 10:37 am

Welcome to the ninth annual Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and Northwest Medical Center 5k, hosted by Ventana Medical Systems and presented by The Town of Oro Valley, Northwest Medical Center and All About Running and Walking. The Arizona Distance Classic has become the ultimate spring celebration of the active healthy lifestyle in the world-class town of Oro Valley and this year again benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program.

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Oro Valley mayor, vice mayor proudly welcome Arizona Distance Classic
Updated: March 15, 2013 - 10:37 am

On behalf of the Town Council, it is our pleasure to welcome you to Oro Valley. Oro Valley is rich in history and natural beauty and we cannot think of a better location to hold your national event. Our community has a reputation as a haven for hikers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Father grateful for Team in Training after son is diagnosed with Leukemia
Updated: March 13, 2013 - 10:35 am

At mile 19, running his first marathon, Jeff Ronstadt looked up and saw a sign that read: ‘Leukemia Survivor Thank You Team in Training’.  Little did Ronstadt know that the money he raised with Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) would one day go towards his son’s leukemia treatment.

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Waters named Honorary Race Director
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

Oro Valley Vice Mayor Lou Waters has been named the Honorary Race Director for the 2013 Arizona Distance Classic, in which he will participate in the Champion’s Mile, a one-mile walk for the elderly on March 24.

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Arizona Distance Classic event schedule
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

All events will start at Ventana Medical Systems Inc., 1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley

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AZ Distance Classic brings big economic impact to Oro Valley
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

As the Arizona Distance Classic is fast becoming revered as one of the top races in Southern Arizona, runners and walkers from all over the nation and world are continuing to take notice, and that has resulted in a positive and significant economic impact for the Town of Oro Valley as participants dine in town, sleep in the town’s hotels, and shop at the town’s businesses.

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ADC partners with Christina-Taylor Green Foundation
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

The Arizona Distance Classic is aiming to do more than just get people fit. The Arizona Distance Classic has teamed up with a local elementary school to raise funds for the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation.

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Oro Valley continues to promote health, host Arizona Distance Classic
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

To Arizona Distance Classic Race Director David Babner, who has seen and organized his fair share of races around the country, there is just something special about Oro Valley.

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ADC co-founder, Gregg Forszt, calling next year his year to race
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

Arizona Distance Classic co-founder Gregg Forszt is calling this year his “last hurrah” with the event before he retires from Ventana Medical Systems as the company’s director of facilities. 

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ADC co-founder, John Corbett, continues to lead healthy lifestyle
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

When Arizona Distance Classic co-founder John Corbett was 43 years old, his doctor told him if he didn’t get active, he might not see his 50th birthday. 

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Northwest Medical Center: Stay active with safe sports practices and proper medical care
Updated: March 13, 2013 - 10:48 am

We all know that regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise makes you look and feel good – promoting greater muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, weight control, and cardiovascular fitness.

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Team in Training reaches 25 years of success
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

About Team in Training

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The journey of a celebration of you: A history of the Arizona Distance Classic
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

In 2003, John Corbett, owner of All About Running and Walking, Gregg Forzst of Ventana Medical Systems, Jami Eggold of Northwest Medical Center, and Ainsley Reeder from The Town of Oro Valley collaborated to bring a world-class half marathon to Oro Valley. 

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Three superfoods that can improve your health
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

In a world where fatty, fried and frosted foods are often the cheapest, quickest and most readily available options, it can be easy to forget the true purpose of eating -- to healthfully fuel our bodies. 

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Expert’s view - Khalid Khannouchi
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

Khalid Khannouchi, who grew up in Morocco and became a U.S. citizen in 2000, has posted some of the fastest times in the history of the marathon, covering the 26.2 miles in 2:05:38 and 2:05:43. During an interview with USA Today, Khannouchi provided tips on how to be a success.

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Angels to be on hand for disabled participants
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

The angels that will alight on the course of the Arizona Distance Classic have traded in their wings for running sneakers. These particular angels are from MyTeam Triumph and each has earned his/her wings by giving disabled athletes the chance to participate in endurance events. 

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New treatment for patients with coronary artery disease
Posted: March 13, 2013 - 4:00 am

Whether you are at-risk for developing a heart condition or you’re one of the 13 million Americans who suffer from coronary artery disease, arming yourself with the facts you need to stay healthy can help.

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