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The Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA) is a membership organization offering rowing and dragon boating programs to anyone living in the Pittsburgh region.  Founded in 1984, TRRA has grown into one of the largest community-based rowing and paddling clubs in the United States.  Its programs serve people of all skill levels from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds, and participants range in age from teenagers to senior citizens.  TRRA offers lessons for beginners in rowing and dragon boating, and provides coached programs for more advanced rowers and paddlers.  TRRA facilities include two boathouses on the Allegheny River just north of downtown Pittsburgh.  The Lambert Boathouse is located on Washington’s Landing (formerly known as Herr’s Island) and the Millvale Training Center is located on the adjacent river bank.  The boathouses contain weight rooms, locker rooms, training rooms with ergometers (rowing machines), and storage bays holding rowing shells.  The Millvale complex also houses indoor rowing tanks for training purposes.  B hosts several competitive events each year, including the nationally recognized Head of the Ohio Regatta every October.  Jenn Grieb has been with TRRA for seven years; she joined the organization as the Executive Assistant in 2010 and became Executive Director in the summer of 2015.
Show Notes:
Jenn Grieb, Executive Director, Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA) contact info:
e-mail: jenngrieb@threeriversrowing.org
website: http://www.threeriversrowing.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Three-Rivers-Rowing-Association-295713288322/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3RiversRowing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3RiversRowing
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
34-mile sunrise to sunset endurance hike, June 24, 2017
http://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/rct/challenge
Head of the Charles Regatta, 2-Day Rowing Competition on the Charles River, Cambridge, MA
53rd Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 21-22, 2017

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The Pittsburgh Hurling Club (the Pittsburgh Pucas) is a Greater Pittsburgh hurling team and a member of the United States Gaelic Athletic Association (USGAA).  The Pucas were the Midwest Division Champions in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; they hope to reclaim the title this year (2017).  The Irish sport of hurling, at times referred to as the “fastest game on grass” or the “greatest sport you’ve never heard of,” is over 3,000 years old and combines skills of lacrosse, field hockey, and baseball.  It is a stick (hurley) and ball (sliotar) game, played by teams (of 7, 13, or 15) on a rectangular pitch with H-shaped goals at each end.  The primary object is to score by putting the ball over the bar for a point or driving the ball through the goal for three points.  Irish teams play 15 per side, while most teams in America play 13 per side.  For more information on hurling (and camogie, an Irish stick-and-ball game played by women, that is almost identical to hurling) and to answer the question: What is a puca? See the Pittsburgh Hurling Club website http://www.pghhurling.org
Show Notes:
Sean M. Stayduhar, Chairperson, and Aaron Williams, Public Relations Officer
contact info:
e-mail: chairperson@pghhurling.org
website: http://www.pghhurling.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PghHurling
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pghhurling
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pittsburghpucas
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Carmody’s Grille on Neville Island, Podcast Interview Location and Sponsor of Pittsburgh Pucas
http://www.carmodysgrille.com
United States Gaelic Athletic Association, Promoting Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie in the USA

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Gaelic Athletic Association
http://www.gaa.ie
Founders Field, Cheswick, PA, Home of the Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Club

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Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association, Home to the Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club and The Pittsburgh Banshees Ladies Gaelic Football Club

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The Climbing Wall, Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze)
(Profiled in FitLabPGH Podcast released 11/20/16)
http://www.theclimbingwall.net
Ascend Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (South Side Flats)
(Profiled in FitLabPGH Podcast released 2/26/17)
https://www.ascendpgh.com
Hell On Hills, The World’s Steepest 5K, Beechview, PA
(See FitLabPGH podcast released 10/2/16)
http://www.hellonhills.com
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Movement Studio Pittsburgh, established in December of 2010, offers small group fitness, personal training, yoga and aerial yoga.  The studio offers unique customized workouts such as group TRX Suspension training, kettlebell, kickboxing, and “women on weights” to help you develop and maintain a strong body.  Their mat yoga and aerial yoga not only benefit your physical body but also will lead you into a spiritual peaceful mind.  Classes are small for more personalized attention.  They’ve created a family-like atmosphere and everyone is welcome from beginners to advanced.  Their experienced staff works hard to keep up to the date with education, trends and the evolution of fitness and health.  Located west of Pittsburgh, in the Village of Imperial, with easy access 376 (or the Montour Trail, located between mileposts 8 and 8.5).
Show Notes:
Movement Studio Pittsburgh, Walt Nesbit, Owner/Instructor and Monica Kessler, Instructor
contact info:
e-mail: info@MovementStudioPittsburgh.com
website: http://www.MovementStudioPittsburgh.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovementStudioPittsburgh/
Twitter: @MoveStudioPGH
Instagram: @MovementStudioPGH
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Montour Trail, Western PA (check out FitLabPGH Podcast with Bill Orr of the Montour Trail Council, released 1/29/17)

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United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF)
http://www.ufaf.org
Krav Maga Force
http://www.kravmagaforce.com/en/
Dragon Door, kettlebell certification
http://www.dragondoor.com
Brett Jones, StrongFirst’s Chief SFG Instructor, Pittsburgh, PA
Twitter: @BrettEJones
e-mail: brett.jones@strongfirst.com
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Ascend Pittsburgh (opening March 2017 in Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats neighborhood) is an indoor rock climbing facility. They offer climbing, fitness, yoga, classes, group events, memberships, and other services. Ascend’s retail shop will provide climbers of all abilities with a wide variety of climbing gear.  Ascend’s Vision (in their own words): We strive to provide the best climbing and fitness experience for our customers. From excellent equipment to knowledgeable staff, our gym will be a top-notch operation. The space will be one that fosters community and belonging, by being more than just a climbing gym: it’s a “third place” where customers can feel just as comfortable as they do at their workplace and their home, and where our customers want to simply be.
As a group of climbers that decided to start a gym, our values reflect a down-to-earth and authentic quality. Our gym is an extension of our love of a good day of climbing with a group of our closest friends that ends with storytelling around a campfire.
We are committed to an active lifestyle. We realize that all around fitness is key to climbing well, which is why we nurture activities like yoga, cross-training, and cardio, and promote smart nutrition and ample rest within our gym and community.
Meet the Ascend Pittsburgh Team
In 2011, Alex, Paul, and Aaron took their climbing partnerships to the next level by joining forces to build a new climbing gym in Pittsburgh, PA. At the time, picking suitable careers was proving to be difficult and we all recognized the need for someone to take Pittsburgh’s climbing scene to the next level. And just like that, the concept of ASCEND was born. To us, it was a perfect union worth devoting our lives to.
Over the years, we gradually learned how to turn our aspirations into a functioning project capable of being integrated into the local business environment. While our initial vision has morphed, we’ve never strayed from our ultimate goal of staying closely connected to the climbing community and help improve upon the foundation our predecessors so graciously provided.
We may not be sponsored athletes or industry veterans, but we’ve put our hearts, brains, and sweat into building ASCEND. We are dedicated, here to stay, and climbers for life. To learn more about the Ascend Pittsburgh team, go to their website, https://www.ascendpgh.com
Show Notes:
Ascend founders, Alex Bernstein, Paul Guarino and Aaron Gilmore
contact info:
e-mail: info@ascendpgh.com
website: https://www.ascendpgh.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscendPittsburgh/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AscendPgh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendpgh/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Ascendpgh
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Walltopia, Climbing wall design and manufacturing

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Touchstone Climbing (11 locations in CA)

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The Climbing Wall, Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze)
(profiled in FitLabPGH Podcast released 11/20/16)
http://www.theclimbingwall.net
Harris Grill, Pittsburgh, PA (Shadyside restaurant)
http://www.harrisgrill.com
Seneca Rocks (Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area)
https://www.fs.usda.

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Coach Jason DeRose, established FASTER LLC in 2008 to expand his dynamic passion for educating others about health, fitness, nutrition, performance enhancement exercises, injury prevention and overall well being.  He has a Health and Physical Education degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is Pittsburgh’s only certified XPE Master Trainer.
Show Notes:
FASTER Pittsburgh / FASTER Southpointe, Coach Jason DeRose, Owner and Megan Meyer, General Manager
contact info:
e-mail: coachderose@comcast.net
             megan@performfaster.com
website: http://www.performfaster.com
Facebook: FASTER Southpointe and FASTER Pittsburgh
https://www.facebook.com/fastersouthpointe/
https://www.facebook.com/PerformFaster/
Twitter: @performfaster
Instagram: @performfaster
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Tough Mudder, Obstacle Course Events

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Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/camelback-mountain
Brett Jones, StrongFirst’s Chief SFG Instructor, Pittsburgh, PA
Twitter: @BrettEJones
e-mail: brett.jones@strongfirst.com
Pittsburgh Fresh, Meal Prep, Catering, and Delivery Service
(Check out FitLabPGH Podcast on Pittsburgh Fresh released 11/27/16)

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412 Performance Chiropractic (Services provided at FASTER Pittsburgh and FASTER Southpointe)
http://www.412pc.com
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This week we have a special mid-week podcast with Lesley Davenport, long time Pilates teacher and owner of The Pilates Center of Pittsburgh.  Lesley approached FitLabPGH about working together to organize a Pilates Day PGH coming on Sun, May 7, 2017.  Locale to be announced.
Lesley explain why Pittsburgh needs a Pilates Day now. An international event, Pilates Day is promoted by the @pilatesmethodalliance to foster appreciation and awareness of Pilates through innovative, accessible community events. Follow @fitlabpgh for details as the event takes shape…and if you’d like to be involved in the planning of Pilates Day PGH, or you want to be on the event mailing list, please e-mail The Pilates Center of Pittsburgh at MtLeboPilates@yahoo.com

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Ron Edwards has a long history with the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh (ECP); he has served as the club’s President since 2015.  He is also an instructor in the ECP’s Mountaineering School, Rock Climbing School, and Backpacking School.  Here’s a little about Ron Edwards in his own words:  In 1995 in the middle of the largest National Park in the United States, Wrangell St. Elias, a former Everest climber, now guide in the small town of McCarthy, Alaska, takes me onto a glacier to introduce me to ice climbing.  In 1996 and 1997 I was able to find a spark in a couple of local peers to help me explore lead and multi-pitch rock and ice climbing. Though the climbing was less frequent than I wished, this period culminated on a successful summit of Mt. Rainier in the spring of 1998 – providing another inspirational leap. The fire smoldered from 1999 through 2000 as early independent life and career trumped all outdoor activity. Once transplanted into the city of Pittsburgh, and surrounded by groups of enthusiasts, I began with a renewed dedication in 2001. It’s been full steam ahead and no looking back since then.  The vertical world is what thrills me; the steeper, the better.  When climbing I enjoy more traditional methods and techniques yet employ all of the most modern gear that is available. I enjoy a strong sense of ethics on all of my climbs, striving to do climbs with style knowing I can never lie to myself. Single pitch, toproping and sport climbing are enjoyable but just training grounds to me. I feel the drive to accomplish great climbs, ones that only one in a hundred climbers will do. My religion is simple – life itself. It’s a race against time, a limited time to accomplish and stave off regret. A probable side effect is the legacy that may be left – one that hopefully inspires the next generation. Or at least results in some pretty damn amazing pictures.
For more information on Ron Edwards, including mountains and rock routes climbed, go to the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh website www.pittecp.org/content/ron-edwards-0
Show Notes:
Ron Edwards and the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh,
contact info:
www.pittecp.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/42705455822/
Instagram: @explorersclubofpittsburgh
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
The Climbing Wall, Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze)
www.theclimbingwall.net
Ascend Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (SouthSide)
www.ascendpgh.com
Yosemite National Park, CA (El Capitan)
www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Mountains you may have heard mentioned in Podcast:
Ama Dablam, Nepal
Imja Tse (Island Peak), Nepal
Chukhung Ri, Nepal
Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, US
Adirondacks, NY, US
Matterhorn, Alps, border of Switzerland and Italy
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Special mid-week FitLabPGH podcast introducting Exhalations Dance Theatre.  Why??  Because they have an upcoming show on Feb 11th and 12th,  2017 that you want to check out.  Tickets on Eventbrite (link below) and search “Exhalations Dance Theatre” or “This Thing Called Love”.
Exhalations Dance Theatre was founded to create performing and choreography opportunities for both professional dancers and for professionals pursuing other careers who still desire to express their art. We embody the theory that life should never hinder a true love of dance. All of our members have trained for many years under different instructors throughout Pennsylvania; this allows us to sincerely represent an accurate, yet diverse, look into the area’s ever-evolving dance community.
Show Notes:
Exhalations Dance Theatre,
Lea Kasic and Katherine Mann, Co-Founders
contact info:
e-mail: lea@exhalations.org
email: Katie@exhalations.org
website: http://www.exhalations.org
Facebook: Exhalations Dance Theatre
https://www.facebook.com/Exhalations-Dance-Theatre-726669214034948/
Twitter: @exhalationsco
Instagram: @exhalationsdancetheatre
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Duquesne University Dance Theatre:
https://www.facebook.com/Duquesne-Dance-Theatre-732552873460214/
Millennium Dance Complex, Pittsburgh, PA (SouthSide)http://www.mdcpgh.com
Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)

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Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com
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David Dilettuso is the head tennis professional at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford, PA.  David was born and raised in the Pittsburgh (Shaler) area.  David got his start as a tennis teaching professional at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, PA in 1974.  David earned a BA from Lehigh University and a JD from Duquesne University School of Law.  He is certified as an Elite Professional coach by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and is a specialist in Competitive Player Development.  He has coached players on the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) and ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) tours and has been named Pro of the Year by the USTA (United States Tennis Association) and the AMD ( Middle States Allegheny Mountain District of the USTA).
Show Notes:
David Dilettuso, Head Tennis Professional, Oxford Athletic Club,
contact info:
ddilettuso@oxfordathleticclub.com
tel: 724.933.1911 x4146
Oxford Athletic Club
www.oxfordathleticclub.com
https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Athletic-Club-Wexford-100842436671882/
Instagram: @oxfordathleticclub
Twitter: @OxforAthletic
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
United States Tennis Association (USTA)
http://www.usta.com
Pittsburgh Tennis League (PTL)
http://www.pittsburghtennisleague.com
United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)- Tennis Teacher Certification and Professional Development
http://www.uspta.com
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)- Education, Certification and Services for Tennis Teachers and Coaches
http://www.ptrtennis.org
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Bill Orr has a long history as a volunteer for the Montour Trail Council.  He grew up in Blairsville, PA, approximately 45 miles east of Pittsburgh.  He graduated from IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) with a degree in Accounting.  Bill works at FedEx Ground as an analyst and resides in Oakdale.  Bill is also a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at the Western Area YMCA in Moon Township.  As an avid runner and cyclist, he competes in duathlon races (run-bike-run), where he is a nationally-ranked athlete in the top 20 percent.  He also enjoys running in neighborhood 5K races.
In addition to his work with the Montour Trail Council, Bill has volunteered for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Rebuild Pittsburgh, and Junior Achievement.
Show Notes:
Bill Orr and the Montour Trail Council, contact info:

www.montourtrail.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43518292159/
Twitter: @montourtrail
Bill Orr: www.endura-fitness.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endurafitness
Twitter: @endurafitness
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Western Area YMCA, Moon Township
www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org
The Ghost Town Trail, Indiana and Cambria Counties, PA
www.indianacountyparks.org/trails/ghosttown_trail.aspx
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Marathon Man by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org