THIS WEEK AT EL GANCHO
March 19 - 25, 2018 

 
Dear 

We are working to keep our members informed about the happenings at El Gancho in a timely manner. Each week we will send a brief overview of what you can look forward to at El Gancho.



Our new website features a page showing the weekly fitness schedule. You can follow the link above or find it anytime at www.elgancho.com/schedule



CLUB NEWS
Now Available!
El Gancho App

We are excited to release the App for both iphone and Android devices! 
This is only the initial release, be sure to check out more to come! 
Here's how your club experience will be improved through the App:



For your free download, search the App Store and Google Play for

El Gancho





  • See the class schedule
  • View your current registrations, scheduled  activities and packages
  • Membership status
  • Check-in history
  • Monthly statements
FITNESS NEWS 

Free Beginner Cycling Demo
Wednesday, March 28th
at 4:30pm
with Jan Burnham

This is a great opportunity for you to learn cycling techniques. 
This class will prepare you participate in any cycling class.


*sign up required by 3/27/18 at 5PM*

SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK TODAY!

Small Group Specialized Training
"Power - Packed" Circuit Challenge
with Pamela Herzenberg, Certified Personal Trainer

This is a great opportunity for you to learn how to  use 
equipment and fitness tools .

This specialized fitness class will utilize:
body bars, ropes, TRX, stability balls, balancing foam rollers, 
and many other tools.

4 weeks of progressive sessions
April 5 - 26, 2018
Thursdays 
2:30 - 3:30PM

$70(+tax) per person
10 maximum participants 
5 minimum participants
cancellation after 4/2/18 is non-refundable

*sign up required by 4/2/18*

SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK TODAY!
TENNIS NEWS
2018 El Gancho Open

The 2018 El Gancho open is fast approaching.  This terrific event will take place  June 8-10 and will be our USTA-sanctioned adult tournament for the year.  To sign up, please visit  tennislink.usta.com  and  enter the tournament ID  750020518.  Entry forms will also be available at the front desk beginning Monday, April 2nd. 

18 & Over USTA

The 2018 18 & over USTA season is in full swing with 7 El Gancho teams competing in men's and women's 3.0-4.5 levels. Matches are typically played on the weekends and we encourage members to come out and support our teams! A full team-by-team update will be sent out in the coming weeks once a couple more matches are in the books. 
DOING AMAZING THINGS!

 "Rim to Rim to Rim"




Member Gerd Nunner completed his 
100th Rim to Rim to Rim hike in 
the Grand Canyon on March 12th, 2018.

Its taken Gerd 14 years to complete these hikes and has finished all RRR's in under 18 hours and one RRRR (rim to rim to rim to rim) in 25h45m. With his fastes RRR hiking time being 14h30m. 

The "Rim to Rim to Rim (RRR)" also known as the "Death March" is a 42 - 46 mile hike from the top of one rim to the top of the other rim and back. It is a double-crossing of the Canyon with a total elevation change of 22,000 feet. According to the unwritten rules, this hike has to be finished in less than 24 hours.  
"My first RRR was the hardest hike I ever did. I finished it in 16h50m. If anybody asked me if I would do that again, I would say "NO." The next morning on the drive home - still overwhelmed from the scenery, sore muscles and stiffness - I thought, "I should do this again." A few months later, I did my second RRR and became hooked. My latest and 99th RRR was on October 5th of this year - on the way home, I had no sore muscles, cramps or stiffness. I was thankful for another adventure in one of the most beautiful and majestic places on our planet."
 
"To my knowledge, 99 RRR's is the highest number anybody has ever accomplished. This feels very good, but the number is not my motivation. I am inspired by the challenge that nature offers. It encourages me to live a healthy and active lifestyle. It trains my mind to be disciplined, never give up and push my limits."



CONGRATULATIONS GERD!

  El Gancho Fitness Swim and Racquet Club | 505-988-5000 | www.elgancho.com
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