Boston Globe Follows Gracia's Diving Exploits

A nice article appeared in the September 30th addition of the Boston Globe about Gracia and her trip to the FINA Junior World Championships, which will take place starting October 8th. In it Gracia says she's "gotten physically stronger" and is "more confident after experiencing a higher level of competition," both of which will help her as time draws closer to the 2016 Olympics. For now though she's excited about the upcoming Championships in Australia, saying, "I'm looking forward to having fun, doing my best, and the results will take care of themselves." Find the whole article at bostonglobe.com

Congradulations to Gracia!

Congratulations are in order for the amazingly talented Gracia Leydon-Mahoney; she recently won 2 National Junior titles and the 3 meters spring board senior National title! This is Gracia's first senior national title win, which she easily took with a score of 346.95 over the second place winner's 308.15. She is now qualified for the Junior World Championships in Australia this October.

PTI Athleats Move to the Finals!

Two PTI athleats had great performances this week that qualifies them for finals in their respective events!

Gracia Mahoney has made the finials for the US Olympic Diving Team in the 3 meter springboard, taking place Saturday, and 10 meter platform on Sunday. You can catch the action on TV this weekend as NBC and Versus will show coverage of finals. 

Anderson Koenig ran a 21.5 in the 200 meter dash at the Bay State Games this week, qualifying him for the July 14th finals. Even more impressive - 21.5 is a facility record!

Congratulations Gracia and Anderson and best of luck in the finals!

PTI supports Joining Forces

PTI is pleased to announce that we've partnered with the American Council on Exercise for the Joining Forces program! As a thank you for their service and dedication we've pledged 20 hours worth of free group exercise classes for military members and their immediate families! Each family can take two hours of group Wonderbarre or TRX; just sign up by clicking on the "Sign up for Wonderbarre or TRX" banner at the top of the page and bring your military ID with you to class. Learn more about the Joining Forces program at http://www.acefitness.org/joiningforces/

Coby Horowitz Takes Sixth-Place Finish at NCAA Meet!

Congratulations to Coby on his sixth place finish in the 1500 meters at he NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championship last Saturday! With a time of 3:57.06 he reached his third consecutive All-American status to finish another outstanding track season at Bowdoin. Check out the whole story at http://athletics.bowdoin.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120527vkuguw

Two New Events at Emerson Hospitial

In continuing our community partnership with Emerson Hospital's Healthy Living Program,  we have two exciting new classes that start next week. These will all be held at Emerson's Health and Wellness Center at 310 Baker Ave. in Concord. You can register for either class online at http://www.emersonhealthyliving.org/ or by calling 1-978-287-3777. Check out the details below!

Game Plan - Injury Prevention in Young Athletes

Monday, May 21st - 6:30-8:30pm

After school athletic programs are an important part of many young people's lives. Help your kids to stay in the game by learning techniques that will minimize their chance of sports injury. Common muscular tightness and weakness that increase injury risk will be discussed, as well as off-season conditioning and proper game day preparations. Information given will be appropriate for all ages and sports.

$35.00 for the single session

Total Body Resistance Band Workout 

Tuesdays, May 22nd to June 12th - 7-8pm

This simple to learn workout is designed to build strength, tone your muscles, and improve your posture and joint health. Just as effective as free weights, this class will teach you how to maximize your time and still get a complete workout—anytime, anywhere . During each session you'll learn a variety of exercises for the major muscle groups and cool down by stretching with the bands. Each participant will take home a resistance band kit to use at home or while traveling. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Bring an exercise mat. 

$65.00 for the four week session

Congradulations to Coby Horowitz and the Bowdoin Men's DMR Team!

A big congratulations is in order for long time PTI athlete Coby Horowitz and his distance medley relay team; Coby, along with his Bowdoin College teammates Mathew Gamache, Colin Gong, and Matthes Hillard, won the Division III national championship last Friday night with a time of 9:59.67! Not only that, but they are now the championship meet record holders, shattering the previous Division III record of 10:05.72.
Check out the whole story at http://athletics.bowdoin.edu/sports/mtrack/2011-12/releases/20120309wk44vp and the NCAA has posted some great video from the meet at
http://www.ncaa.com/video/archive/trackfield-indoor-men/d3