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Remembering my Warbird Flight

Sep 11th, 2011
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An ultimate flying adventure ends with the loss of two lives and a beautiful vintage T-6 fighter-trainer – and makes me re-live my flight in the very same airplane.

Why Phoenix Can’t Be More Like Chicago

Aug 3rd, 2011
by WanderingJustin.
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I consider Chicago an overrated city. But it has some progressive elements that I’d like to see in Phoenix. Small chance of that without a focus on improving the city’s amenities as opposed to simple-minded cost cutting.

The Warrior Dash – Things to Know

May 3rd, 2011
by WanderingJustin.
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So who out there did the Warrior Dash? What did you think? Was it really “a hellish 3.4 miles” of running, obstacles and mud? Here are my thoughts on a fun, unusual race.

Best of Arizona – Outdoor Adventures in Ahwatukee

Apr 27th, 2011
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South Mountain is one of the nation’s best urban outdoor parks. The Desert Classic is one reason why. See what it’s like from the saddle of a mountain bike!

Phoenix Councilman Again Shows Contempt for City Employees

Mar 17th, 2011
by WanderingJustin.
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Sal DiCiccio, a member of the Phoenix City Council, again shows his contempt for city workers while playing loose with facts in his latest e-mail missive.

Scenes from Arizona: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo

Feb 21st, 2011
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There’s nothing like a 24-hour mountain bike race to test your mind and body. Here’s the scene from an Average Joe sort of racer.

Images from Avondale, Ariz. – 2011 Hedgehog Hustle

Feb 5th, 2011
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Check out the action from the 2011 Hedgehog Hustle at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Garish uniforms, funny hair, out-of-control beards – this race had it all!

Scenes from Fountain Hills, Ariz. – The McDowell Meltdown

Jan 24th, 2011
by WanderingJustin.
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On Jan. 22-23, the MBAA Arizona state championship mountain bike race series got started at McDowell Mountain Regional Park just north of Fountain Hills, Ariz. The park is one of the best outdoor recreation assets in the state, and the weather cooperated to make it a great time for racers and spectators

In Search of Arizona’s Best Marathon

Jan 15th, 2011
by WanderingJustin.
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running, marathon, Ironman Arizona

The P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon gets all the press as Arizona’s premiere marathon. But if you’re more into running than hoopla, you’ll like the Lost Dutchman Marathon far better.

Surviving My First 12-Hour Solo Bike Race

Jan 10th, 2011
by WanderingJustin.
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I just finished my first solo 12-hour race. Here’s what I learned about surviving a solo epic race effort – and what I thought of the Four Peaks 12 Hours in the Papago event.

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