DAVE NEFF reports, four members of the InfoSpherix (Frostburg, MD) branch competed in the inaugural Mountain MD Marathon 5K Race.  Pictured left to right are:  Larry Golden - Finished 7th (23:02), Joe Snyder Finished 6th (23:00), Dave Detar Finished 12th (24:07) and Dave Neff Finished 29th (25:58) out of a field of 137 runners.  All four members surpassed their own expectations by posting their personal best times and finishing within the top three of their respective age groups. 

ADNAN ZAIDI played in and WON the Coral Springs Adult Tennis Championships in the Men's 35 Singles this past weekend. It feels GREAT to win a tournament again. Here is a link to the draw: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/Draws/EventDraw.aspx?T=74485&E=4

JIM GARFIELD (AMG) had a blast at Active X’s first charity work out! It was truly the gift that keeps giving….I’m still sore!

CATHLEEN SWALLOW and ANDREA RISHMAWI started out Sunday Funday the right way with a hike up Iron Mountain in the 85 degree heat.  We love San Diego!

BROOKE KIRKPATRICK and her husband, Jim, celebrated the last day of Vail, skiing (sort of) and having a blast.  Everyone went big with their 80's neon, shorts, and wigs.  A group of my friends pulled out the sombreros and I skied in jeans and powder gaiters, which actually was not so bad!  O.A.R. played a free concert in the village as well.  Now it's time to pull out the bike and hiking boots. 

Vancouver Sun Run!

One of the largest 10 K runs in North America swelled by 40 Active Corporate participants this weekend.

Our times ranged from 50 minutes to 1:50

http://www.vancouversun.com/sunrun/Gallery+2009/1512553/story.html

Our team included Behrad Bayanpour; Benjamin Wong; Brandon Leung; Carlos Chan; Carol Zhang; Daniel Li; Darren Jensen; Doreen Xue; James Reyes; Jamie Haaf; Jan Karlsbjerg; Jane Van Sickle; Janette Kim; Jennifer Yang; John Kadota; Julius Dagot; Mark Myo; Matthew Hoffmann; Megan Hollstedt; Myo Thein; Paul Cheung; Paul Hiller; Raymond Lei; Rong Peng; Ryan Carniato; Shazia Iameo; and team captain Doug Johnson

MICHELLE NGAI – Co-op Website and Email Designer – finished my first Vancouver Sun Run (10k) in 1 hour, 8 minutes and 50 seconds!

DARIN ADLER drove up to Lake Elsinore this weekend to take part in my first solo jump skydiving.  I flew up to about 13 thousand feet and jumped without being attached to an instructor.  Attached is a picture in the plane and one of me jumping out with my teacher. The weather was beautiful and it was an amazing jump.

ALISON TERRY swam with the Mission Valley YMCA Masters Swim Group on Saturday morning and on Sunday, I helped my husband Alan Voisard conduct a swim clinic for the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Catch a Rising Star program.   There was a great turn out and it was a beautiful day.

The purpose of Catch a Rising Star (CRS) is to provide post-rehabilitation support and mentoring to individuals who have suffered a traumatic injury or been born with a congenital defect, resulting in a physical disability. The support consists of an introduction to sports activities and mentoring relationships.  This program is for the physically challenged person who desires a balanced life of work, family, friends and fitness. Whether you desire to learn to ride a bike, handcycle, rock climb, swim, run, engage in winter sports, or compete in a triathlon, this program will provide you the opportunities, knowledge and confidence you need to pursue an athletic life.     Visit  http://www.challengedathletes.org/ to learn more.

KIRSTEN DIXON did her first charity event this weekend.  I was part of the Walk for Autism Speaks and earned $165.00 for the cause. (Sat) Also, I was part of a big golf group from our office.  We had 13 people participate. (Sun)

Bothell Corporate Challenge – Group Run

As we prepare for the Inaugural Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon/Half Marathon. Team Bothell takes on Discovery Park the biggest urban park in Seattle. We finish the run with a Team Breakfast of pure energy and nutrition. 

TOBY GUILLETTE (AMP) volunteered at the Sunstrides Chollas Lake 5K on Saturday and helped with set-up, split timing, photography and breaking down the equipment after the race. The race doubled it’s numbers from last year as more folks learn that the proceeds from the event go to the Sunstrides Foundation, which funds solar power projects in Africa.