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Meet the staff

Tuffy
Zoe "Tuffy" Albright

Zoe Albright
Race Manager
Henderson, NV
Zoe holds a B.S. in Education from UNLV and has been involved in sports and fitness for over 20 years. Her background includes running, swimming, mountain biking, soccer, basketball, and competitive adventure racing. Along with her work as a Fitness professional, she has raised 3 sons, served on the board of directors for the Las Vegas Track Club, and is active with local, national and international volunteer agencies including Nevada Child Seekers, American Red Cross, and Educate Ethiopia.
(Race Highlights)
*1999 4th Hi-Tec Nationals (Corporate Div.)- Team 2 Jerks & a Squirt
- Jeff Hobbs, Ray Cattin, Zoe Albright

3rd Place Hi-Tec - Sacramento 1999
4th Place - Cactus Springs AR - Indian Springs Nv. 2004
Former Desert Dash competitor
Multiple Full and Half marathons
World Traveler / Explorer / Adventurer
(Other)
-EMT
-Personal Training:
Specializing in weight loss/weight management, strength training, core training, balance & functional training, special populations, & runners.
Training Locations: Las Vegas Athletic Clubs; in-home or office.
*A.C.E. Certified
* Pilates Certified
* Advanced Training in Nutrition, Core/functional training, Pre and post natal fitness
* Special population training including senior fitness, sports conditioning, physician referrals



Jeff in Transition
Jeff in transition


Jeff Hobbs MA. Ed.

Owner / Race Director
Teacher / Wresting Coach / Tennis Coach
Las Vegas, NV
(Adventure Racing Highlights)
2000 HI-Tec AR sprint series National Champions (Corporate Div.) - Team Noelle2k.com
- Jeff Hobbs, Ray Cattin, Dan Schell

1999 4th Hi-Tec Nationals (Corporate Div.)- Team 2 Jerks & a Squirt
- Jeff Hobbs, Ray Cattin, Zoe Albright
1st Place Hi-Tec - Miami 2000
1st Place Hi-Tec - Dallas 2000
1st Place Desert Rage Las Vegas 2005
1st Place Gilmore AR - Prescott 2007
1st Place Camp Verde, Desert Rage 2008- Grand Canyon Games
- Arizona State Champions (Masters Div.)

1st Place Amazing Race (9th overall) - Flagstaff 2008
2nd Place Hi-Tec - Sacramento 2000
3rd Place Hi-Tec - Sacramento 1999
4th Place Hi-Tec - New York 2000
4th Place - Cactus Springs AR - Indian Springs Nv. 2004
6th Place Hi-Tec Los Angeles 2000
6th Place Hi-Tec Atlanta 2000
11th Hi-Tec Phoenix 1999
Hi-Tec Oregon 1999
Hi-Tec Los Angeles 1998
Cal-Eco 24 hour San Jose 2002
Cal-Eco 12 hour San Jose 2003
Mt. Racing Sports Flagstaff 2007
(Wrestling)

4th Nevada HS individual state tournament 1980
1980 State Champion varsity team member
Nevada Greco Roman State Champion 1981
2nd Nevada Freestyle State Championship 1982
4th Western Regional Olympic Trials Qualifier 1981
Champion & medallist of 30 plus wrestling tournaments
College varsity wrestler / team captain / letterman 1983
Varsity HS Head Coach 10 years
22 years coaching and teaching
Over 200 career dual meet victories
1998 Wrestling "Coach of the Year"
(Other)

BMX Champion / Mt. Bike Racer
LV Half / Full Marathon
6 Tunnels 1/2 Marathon
Kayaked 1/4 length of Colorado River
Race Car driver
Varsity HS Head Tennis Coach
Avid Sailor
Adventurer / Explorer / World traveler



Heidi
Heidi in Hawaii


Heidi Hobbs MA. Ed.
Owner / Event Coordinator
Biology Teacher / Head Freshman Volleyball coach
Las Vegas, NV
Heidi has a Bachlor's in "Animal Science" and a Masters in Education. She is a native of Paxton, Illinois and a graduate of University of Illinois and UNLV.
Heidi coordinates registration, check in, CP official and is our office manager.
Adventurer / Explorer / World traveler




Naomi sailing
Naomi Sailing in the Eco Challenge- Borneo


Naomi Carry,
M.A.
Owner
Native of London England
Expert / Instructor Scuba Diver
Eco Challenge Borneo 2001 Team North Face (Team Captain)
Eco Challenge Fiji 2002 Team North Face (Team Captain)

Cal-Eco 12 hour San Jose 2003
LA Marathons 2000 - 2002 - 2007
Hi-Tec Sprints
Other Adventure Races
World Traveler / Explorer / Adventurer



Matt
Matt after a night race

Matt Nighswonger
Assistant Race Director
Las Vegas, NV
Originally from Utah, Matt has been all over the world. Matt has lived in Canada and taught 3 years in Japan. Matt has traveled to the Great Wall of China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and India to name a few places.
(Adventure Racing)
1st Gilmore AR- Prescott 2007
Finisher Flagstaff Night AR 2007
1st Amazing Race AR Flagstaff 2008
3rd Desert Dash Heat Wave I 2008
Finisher Flagstaff Night Race AR 2008
(Football)
College Letterman
HS and College starting lineman Idaho St.
College Academic All American
Selected college All Conf.
Team Captain
Team MVP
Selected -All star team
Arena Pro football starting lineman
Selected -Arena All Star team
HS Football coach
(Wrestling)
Varsity team captain
2nd HS regions
State Qualifier
Record 20-2
(Other)
6 Tunnels 1/2 Marathon
World Traveler / Explorer / Adventurer



Ty
Tyler at the finish line

Tyler Sutton
Assistant Race Director
Las Vegas, NV
Tyler is originally from a Spokane Washington and has traveled to and lived in Hawaii, Saipan, Guam and other Pacific islands. Tyler teaches math and social studies, and also works with kids who have learning disabilities. Tyler graduated with honors.
(Adventure Racing)
1st Gilmore AR- Prescott 2007
Finisher Flagstaff Night AR 2007
1st Amazing Race AR Flagstaff 2008
Finisher Flagstaff Night Race 2008
(Wrestling)
4 year HS Varsity wrestler
2nd bi-county, 2nd in district, 4th in regional's, state qualifier
Record 38-7
Team Captain
(Other)
3 sport Letterman (Cross country, Wrestling, Track)
6 Tunnels 1/2 Marathon
HS Wrestling & Tennis coach
World Traveler / Explorer / Adventurer

 
   
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