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My Quest to be Queen
by: Catherine DuBay

Just about 4 months ago I received a gift that changed my running life as I knew it. Under the Christmas tree was a GPS running watch from my husband. I had mentioned I might want one after running with friends that owned them. I didn’t really like learning that my “8 mile run” was really closer to 7, but I did like how they knew the pace, elevation and exact distance of our runs.

I admit guilt when it comes to shopping sprees where I may have spent a little more than I intended and thus brought the packages in the house when no one was looking-sttashed them under the bed until the coast was clear. Nothing major-just a few pairs of running shoes I probably didn’t need. Or maybe a cute little lululemon jacket that looks very similar to the other 7 black lightweight jackets in my closet. It’s not like I bought a car or major appliance without telling my husband…

In over 20 years that I have managed this club I am not sure if I have received more grief than the recent beating I have taken over the new purple product in the showers! "Disgusting!", "Yuck!", "Feels like the YMCA". A tough crowd indeed!

By: Catherine DuBay
September 20, 2012

I have just returned from what I would say was one of my more interesting vacations. Riding my bike 450+ miles, averaging 70 per day for a week, was a feet in itself, but to add camping each night on top of it just about did me in. But, let me back up 9 months...

Perry Johnson Anderson Miller and Moskowitz Attorneys (PJAMM) cycling club come to The Studios at Montecito for a private sufferfest on Thursday, July 5. Led by PJAMM co-captain and club manager, Catherine DuBay, the group worked hard for an hour, refreshed for an hour and then off to dinner. Good times. For details on how to book your private sufferfest event, contact lisa [at] montecitoheights [dot] com (subject: Private%20Event) (Lisa Parducci.)

Staff Member Odessa Schexnaydre was running last Saturday when she collided with a bicyclist. She is now home recovering and has a long road ahead of her. If you would like to help you have several options to do so-Click Here

See Article from Press Democrat Here

Let the Kids swim in the Flamingo Pool this month while you enjoy a warm beverage poolside! The Flamingo pool, typically not heated in the winter, will be heated this month for members and guests to enjoy.

Locker Rooms CONSTRUCTION has been completed and the response to the changes has been very good. We have a few benches yet to come and some details to finish, but for the most part the project is complete. Thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy the new space.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Thanksgiving Day tradition of running with Friends and Family. Despite cloudy skies and a few rain drops, this year's crowd was a record breaker! Adults, teens and kids all showed up and to gain entry to the event, they had to tell us what they are thankful for...

How many calories do you burn in an hour of running? Just in time for Thanksgiving and the Club's Annual Turkey Trot-here is a cheat sheet to figure out how fast you need to run to have a second piece of pie!