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Running for Ryan House

This past weekend I ran a 5K that benefited Ryan House, a Phoenix nonprofit that provides care and support for children with life-limiting disabilities.

It’s truly a cool place: Ryan House is backed by Hospice of the Valley and intends to build a 19,000-square-foot facility near First Avenue and Thomas Road. The money raised goes toward the operations of the center, which opens soon.

It was pretty breezy out, so I dropped the sombrero act to eliminate wind drag. [This seemed to help, as we were headed up into the McDowell Mountains along Thompson Peak Parkway.] However, I wore the AZ colors and the TZR signs, which drew several comments in the port-a-pottie line. In fact, one Valley Realtor recognized me based on the write-up on Jay Thompson’s real estate blog. Thank you, Jay. [See below.]

The next race I run for TZR will be somewhere between Tempe and Lake Havasu City. Stay tuned.

Hanging out at Matador Coffee

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Itchy feet

It’s been raining like hell lately. Perhaps that’s why I feel all couped up and ready to run again. I subscribe to GetsetAZ, which sends out email blasts designed to make you feel out of shape.

So it was that I saw the latest blast and found something with some traction: a 10K run for Ryan House. Here is a local nonprofit for families that started four years ago thanks to partnerships from the Hospice and medical groups around the Valley.

It’s $25-30, depending on how soon one registers. It’s being held at DC Ranch in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains of north Snobbsdale. If anyone is interested in running, there are some good restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars nearby. [Heck, you may even spot some “cougars” if you hang out long enough. See the March edition of PHOENIX magazine for more details on Scottsdale’s “cougar” scene.]

Hopefully I’ll see you all there. I’ll be in character: Arizona state flag shirt and sombrero (i.e., the Zonie Report costume). If you go, email me at adam.klawonn@gmail.com.

Salud amigos.