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‘Run the Caldera’ Cancellation Impacts 450-plus Participants

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 6, 2013

VCNP News:

The Thompson Ridge Fire has forced the cancellation of the annual Run the Caldera Marathon event.

Mike Lippiatt from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce said that more than 450 participants had registered up to the time the event was cancelled earlier this week.

Lippiatt addressed the short and longterm impact the cancellation of Run the Caldera may have on the local economy.

“It is impossible to quantify the loss of revenue due to the event being cancelled but the impact to our local businesses is quite significant,” Lippiatt said in a news release. “The long-term Read More

Duane Marr Best Predictor in American Springs Run

Submitted by Staff Report on June 6, 2013

Runners in Tuesday’s Pace Race on American Springs Road in the Jemez. Courtesy Photo

ACR News:

Duane Marr was the top predictor at 12 seconds off his predicted time on the relativity smoke free American Springs Road up in the Jemez.

Ted Romero who was the first male finisher in the three mile run at 21:41 was 29 seconds off his estimated time. He was followed by Roy Cope with a 30 second error and David Kratzer at 39 seconds off.

Eight-year-old Aidan Cooley was the fastest finisher on the one mile course with a time of 11:27. The best female finisher at one mile

Come Out and Cheer On Little League Juniors Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 6, 2013

LALL News:

Everyone is invited the Overlook Park Virchow Baseball Virchow Field at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 to watch a game of Little League Juniors (13-14 year-olds) baseball.

The Los Alamos “Dbacks” team is undefeated so far this season.

These boys give it their all and then some and they would love to see the community fill the stands. Experience the fun and cheer them on as one of them slides into home plate for the winning score! Read More

2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team Training Camp To Feature 29 Collegians

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 4, 2013

Lobo Alex Kirk of Los Alamos has been chosen to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team training camp June 24-30. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

COLORADO SPRINGS – Including three players with prior USA Basketball national team experience and 29 collegiate athletes overall, USA Basketball Monday announced the roster for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team training camp, which will take place June 24-30 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee issued the invitations.

The Pain Free Athlete: Is Surgery the Answer for Your Musculoskeletal Pain?

Submitted by Staff Report on June 2, 2013

Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete

Column by JESSICA KISIEL

Is Surgery the Answer for Your Musculoskeletal Pain?

When we hurt we often assume the worst. We become afraid and tentative with our bodies, telling ourselves that this much pain indicates major damage and will require a significant intervention to heal.

This is especially true with new pain that doesn’t seem to have a cause. The possibility of surgery quickly comes to mind and we panic, seeking immediate relief and answers from our medical provider.

Sometimes, there is a clear cause for the pain and treatment