May 24, 2010
- WHOLE NEW MMM FOR SUMMER…AND BEYOND
- MMM ATHLETES GET DISCOUNT FOR “MEET ME DOWNTOWN”
- “BODIES THE EXHIBITION” OFFERS MMM DISCOUNT
- ATHENS ON 4TH JOINS MMM
- PIMA CONNECTS…ARE YOU CONNECTED?
- ARE YOU LISTED AS A “X 10 MMM ATHLETE”?
- WANT TO WALK/ RUN LATER IN THE SUMMER???
- NEW/ ADDITIONAL/ OPTIONAL ROUTE FOR RUNNERS
Please thank our MMM sponsors:
The Running Shop/ Worldly Soles
Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR)
TMC Healthcare
The Mountain 92.9
Carondelet Health Network
Tucson Electric Power
Rosemont Copper
Maynards Market and Kitchen
MMM is transforming into a total fitness experience for the summer…and beyond!…If you are worried about the hot sidewalks at MMM this summer, stop worrying. We have several new options for you beginning May 31. With all of these options, check-in at Maynards, just like you always do. Then choose from these great options. Return to Maynards in time for the drawing and a beer and burger on the patio.
AFTER READING THE OPTIONS BELOW, EMAIL meetmeatmaynards@gmail.com AND TELL US WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE US TO ADD A BOOT CAMP AND/OR ANOTHER YOGA CLASS…THESE WOULD TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE.
Keep watching website for updates…meetmeatmaynards.com
- The traditional MMM walk/run just like always Free
- Zumba Class at Armory Park: 5:45 to 6:45 Cost $3
- Spinning at O2 Modern Fitness 6:00 to 7:00 Cost $5
- Pilates at O2 Modern Fitness 6:00 to 7:00 Cost $5
- Yoga at Yoga Oasis 5:30 to 6:30 Cost $4
Zumba Class at Armory Park: 5:45 to 6:45 Cost $3
220 S. 6th Ave…791-4865
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow
moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.
The goal is simple: Work out, love working out, and get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
Take a look at this piece on Zumba.
Spinning at O2 Modern Fitness 6:00 to 7:00 Cost $5
Need MMM hand stamp
O2 Modern Fitness/ Cycle Works is offering a special MMM Spinning Class for only $5 (with your MMM hand stamp.) Check in just like always and then get a great workout from 6:00 to 6:45 or 7:00 in their air-conditioned studio about a block away on Broadway. They will even give you the “MMM 15 minute warning”, allowing you time to shower if you like, and be back at Maynards for the drawing…or a five minute warning, allowing you just enough time to get back sweaty, just like the rest of us.
Pilates at O2 Modern Fitness 6:00 to 7:00 Cost $5
Need MMM hand stamp
Try Pilates! Lengthen, strengthen, energize and regroup!!! Pilates encourages you to think about how you perform everyday movements. It heightens your body awareness, which in turn improves your overall agility, flexibility and strength. It helps you ensure your body is working at its best. Try it. You’ll be hooked!!!
Yoga at Yoga Oasis 5:30 to 6:30 Cost $4
245 E. Congress…322-6142
An hour of play and power…a fun, rockin’ flow class. Beginners are welcome! Yoga mats are provided for those who need them.
MMM Athletes get discount for Meet Me Downtown…here is another opportunity to support downtown running. The TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk was the precursor to our Meet Me At Maynards – race director Randy Accetta has a goal of getting 2,000 participants to run and walk, so won’t you please support this great event? You can register via mail or in person; see http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/mmd for details.
Randy has also created a special MMM discount, so you can sign up online at http://tinyurl.com/2010MMDgroupdiscount. The half-price offer is good through May 15th, with an additional discount through May 25th.
This race is all about promoting our city as a great place to live and play – participants receive a free t-shirt with great artwork, a free ticket to a film at the Fox, a free family friendly film by Cinema La Placita, 2-4-1 drinks at downtown restaurants, and great food from Downtown area eateries. Beneficiaries include the Tucson Children’s Museum, the Fox Theater, Cinema La Placita, Imagine Greater Tucson, Greater Tucson Leadership, and the TMC Children’s Miracle Network. Many thanks to the Southern Arizona Roadrunners for their commitment to our region!
“Bodies the Exhibition” offers Monday night discount to MMM Athletes…Plan to walk or run early on a Monday between now and August 31. Prices below…you must have your MMM hand stamp. Offer good on Mondays only. Last admission is 7:00 PM and exhibit closes at 8:00 PM.
- Adults…MMM $18 (normally $22)
- Seniors 55+…MMM $14 (normally $18)
- College students…MMM $14 (normally $18)
- Children 4-12…MMM $12 (normally $14)
- Children 3 and younger are free
Here is an excerpt from their website.
The Exhibition provides an intimate and informative view into the human body. Using an innovative preservation process, the Exhibition allows you to see and celebrate your body’s inner beauty in ways you never dreamed possible. Over 200 actual human bodies and specimens, meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed, offer an unprecedented and wholly unique look into your amazing body. Come explore, experience and celebrate the wonder of the human form.
Athens on 4th joins MMM…Try some great Greek food at Athens on 4th, 500 N. 4th Ave., and get a 20% discount off your entire tab. Be sure you have your MMM hand stamp.
Are you connected?…Think about who can make things happen in Tucson. MMM supports our downtown…who else can help us do that? Pima Connects strives to identify and convene the Connectors for our community as a whole…the often hidden agents of positive change in our region. Think about it…and let Pima Connects know what you think. Please click here to participate in this important survey.
Are you listed as a X10 MMM Athlete?…If you have been to MMM ten Mondays you will find your name listed under “X10 Athletes” at the top of our homepage. With a click you can sort the list by name or number of runs.
Want to walk/run later in the summer?…If the summer heat makes you long for a later start time, check in anytime from 5:15 to 7:00 and run whenever you like. Please be back before dark…or carry a flashlight!
Runners, check out OPTIONAL new route…This is an additional option for runners who prefer to run uninterrupted by traffic or the crowds. It is basically an out-and back run.
Under underpass on 4th and up the stairs to pedestrian bridge over 4th
And continue toward Rattlesnake Bridge. Run 2,3,4,5,6,7 miles, or………..
Rattlesnake Bridge .5 mile
Far side of Basket Bridge 1 mile
Kino exit 1.5 miles
Norris Ave./ Aviation Bikeway 2 miles
Country Club/ Aviation Bikeway 3 miles
Turn around when you are ready and run up 4th Ave. to University, cross over and return to Maynards…adds one mile to the return run.
YOU MUST CHECK MMM WEBSITE FOR DISCOUNT DETAILS….Your route guide will list participating businesses and phone numbers…but no details. You will find up-to-date discount specials on the website only. It’s easy…just click on the “MMM Discounts” tab at the top of the homepage each Monday.
Parking is always free after 5:00 PM in the Madden Media lot…345 E. Toole, just west of Maynards. You can park in the Pennington Street Garage for a $2 flat rate after 5:00 PM.
The Running Shop and Worldly Soles, our exclusive shoe sponsors have provided gift certificates for our 2010 drawings. Look for one of these gift certificates every week. The Running Shop/Worldly Soles has offered a special/ additional gift certificate just for those who pick up trash on the 3rd Monday of each month. Be there!!!
Get Out!!
Jannie and Dave