Sports

Jemez Mountain Trail Runs Take Off May 25

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JMTR News:

Hundreds of athletes from across the Southwest will compete May 25 in the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs.

Runners have already filled the available spaces for the popular half-marathon for which there is now a waiting list. Spaces are still available for the 50-mile and 50K runs.

The competitive half-marathon, 50-mile and 50K runs take place along single track trails and dirt roads in the Jemez Mountains, including Pajarito Mountain and the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The JMTR 50-mile race is regarded as one of the toughest three fifty milers in the United States.

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Elkins Top Predictor in Weekly Pace Race

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Local athlete Inez Ross, left, participates in last week’s pace race at Ponderosa Campground. Courtesy photo

PACE RACE News:

Paul Elkins was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held at the Ponderosa Campground Trail in the Bandelier National Monument. 
 
He was 27 seconds off his predicted time. Ted Williams had a 47 second differential and Ted Romero was next at 108 seconds off.
 
Tom Sandford was the fastest one mile runner with a time of 13:33 and the top female in the one mile race was Sue Elkins at 16:45.
 
In the three mile event, Ted Romero was tops at 18:54 and
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Online Registration Available For LAHS Sports Programs

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LAHS SPORTS News:

LAHS Athletic/Activities Director Vicki T. Nelms has released the following letter announcing the sports department’s new capability to accept online registration:

Dear Athletes and Families:

We are excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online registration for our sports programs through partner company, FamilyID (www.familyid.com.)

FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. Read More

Take Off With Jemez Mountain Trail Runs May 25

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JMTR News:

Hundreds of athletes from across the Southwest will make a run for Los Alamos to compete in the 8 annual Jemez Mountain Trail Runs May 25.

Runners have already filled the available spaces for the popular half-marathon for which there is now a wait list.

The competitive half-marathon, 50-mile and 50K runs take place along single track trails and dirt roads in the idyllic Jemez Mountains, including Pajarito Mountain and the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the Southwest region’s only supervolcano.

Beginning this year in 2013, the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs will be “cupless” to reduce Read More

White Rock Little League Needs Umpires

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WRLL League News:

 

If you love baseball and softball and are looking for a way to become involved in youth sports but don’t have the time to commit to coaching a team, umpiring may be the perfect way to volunteer for White Rock Little League.

 

Every Minor A, Major, Junior and Senior game requires two umpires, so there are plenty of opportunities to call a game.

The typical time commitment for an umpire is 30 minutes prior to the game time until approximately 10 minutes after game time. (Average game time is two hours.) You can call as many or as few games as you like.

 

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Alex Kirk Invited to Tryout for USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team

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Alex Kirk

SPORTS News:

UNM junior center Alex Kirk of Los Alamos has been invited to tryout for the the USA Basketball Men’s World University Games team that will compete July 7-16 in Kazan, Russia. Tryouts start June 24 in Colorado Springs.

UNM senior guard Kendall Williams also received an invitation to tryout for the team.

Davidson head coach Bob McKillop coaches the USA Basketball Men’s World University Games team.

Guard/small forward DeShawn Delaney of Vincennes University junior college in Indiana will make an official recruiting visit to UNM next week. Read More

Local Swimmers Make Waves

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Los Alamos Charger Aquatics swimmers from left, Maria Venneri, Missy Franklin and Sarah Lott. Courtesy photo

CHARGER AQUATICS News:

Swimmers from the Charger Aquatics – Los Alamos team competed this past weekend (April 26-28) in the 2013 Colorado TOPS Spring Open meet at the University of Denver. 

This was their first long-course meet for the upcoming summer season. The swimmers had some good swims, but the highlight of the trip was getting to meet 2012 Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin, whose club team also was participating in the competition.

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The Pain Free Athlete: Improve Your Posture Through Better Muscle Function

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Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete
Column by JESSICA KISIEL
 
Improve Your Posture Through Better Muscle Function

Have you noticed changes in your skeletal structure when looking in the mirror or viewing pictures of yourself?

Rounded shoulders? Increased or decreased arch in the lower back? One hip or shoulder higher than the other?

These postural changes may be due to loss of function in your muscles. Remember mom’s words, “sit up straight!” Go ahead – adjust your body into a better position now. What changes did you make to achieve this enhanced posture?

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Los Alamos Lacrosse Season Driving into State Playoffs

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Lacrosse team plays its last regular season home game at 4:30 pm. this Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock (Dara Jones Field) against Bosque Prep.

The season has played out very well with a 6-3 record against its league opponents. 

The team is currently tied with Bosque for 2nd place, which will be determined by Friday’s game. Quarter final games will be played next week. Los Alamos hopes to advance to the semi-finals May 9 and the championships Saturday, May 11, both to be held at Sandia Prep in Albuquerque.

The team is very balanced and has matured throughout Read More