Colorado Runner - Issue 17: May/June 2006

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Exercise and Weight Control

The Lighter Side of Running

One Man’s Story of “Getting Chicked”

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Contents...

Features

The Fast Lane with Lisa Larsen Rainsberger... Page 12 Product Review - Running Solutions... Page 14 Nutrition - Exercise and Weight Control... Page 18 Get to Know Racewalker Kevin Eastler... Page 21 Avoiding Injury - Hamstring Strains... Page 22 Hit the Dirt at Waterton Canyon... Page 46 The Lighter Side - Getting Chicked... Page 48

Departments

Race Reports... Page 28

Running Shorts... Page 10 USATF News... Page 24 Race Reports... Page 28 Race Results... Page 37 Race Calendar... Page 41

Credits

Publisher Derek Griffiths derek@coloradorunnermag.com Editor Jessica Griffiths jessica@coloradorunnermag.com Contributing Writers Nancy Clark, Michael Daney, Tom Edwards, Darrin Eisman, Steve Glass, Michael Gooris, Nancy Hobbs, Marjorie Holmes, Jeff Recker, Don Shepan, Ken Sheridan, Cregg Weinmann, Marc Witkes Contributing Photographers Steve Glass, Victor Sailor, Michael Patton, Larry Volk Front Range Advertising Derek Griffiths derek@coloradorunnermag.com, 720-985-9047

On The Cover Masters runner Sarah Krakoff of Boulder races to the finish at the national Cross Country Championships.

Photo by Victah/PhotoRun.net Colorado Runner Mascot Lucy Snowflake In Partnership with Casper Windy City Striders Durango Motorless Transit Fort Collins Running Club Mesa Monument Striders Rocky Mountain Road Runners Runner’s Roost Ft. Collins VIP Club Southern Colorado Runners USATF Colorado Long Distance Running USATF New Mexico

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Enjoy Father’s Day at the Stampede!

Stay after the race for entertainment, food and fun.

The course will take you around the Stadium onto the Platte Valley bike path and then through the Stadium where you can see your self on Thundervision!

The 5K run is the 2006 Colorado/Wyoming USA Track & Field Championship for open men and open women.

Cash prizes for top men and women: $500 + airline ticket, $400, $300, $200 and $100.

Publisher’s Letter...

It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are soaring, the sun is shining, and the snakes are crawling over the trails we love to run! It is common to find garter snakes, bull snakes, racers, and the dreaded rattlesnakes on Colorado’s trails. To avoid a close encounter of the slithery kind, the park rangers at Ken Caryl Open Space in Jefferson County offer these simple precautions.

Snakes are most active at temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so if you run in cooler or hotter temperatures, you reduce the likelihood of encountering snakes. When you are climbing and crawling over rocks, don’t put your hands or feet where you can’t see. If you do encounter a snake, back away slowly and give it a chance to escape.A coiled snake is not necessarily aggressive. This is a defensive pose. So, if left alone, they usually will not strike.

Here are some interesting snake facts:

* Snakes are not slimy, but have dry skin.

* A rattlesnake can strike a distance of approximately one third of its body length.

* Snakes can not jump.

* Snakes are true hibernators and are most active in late April through late October along Colorado’s Front Range.

* Less than 10% of all snakes have venom that’s capable of harming people.

* When snakes stick out their tongues, they are smelling by picking up particles from the air.

If you do get bitten by a snake, slowly move away from the snake so it can’t bike again. Seek medical help as soon as possible.

Happy trails!

Derek Letters...

Derek, The magazine has been looking sharp and I really enjoy getting it and reading it cover-to-cover.

Adam Chase, Boulder Jessica, Thanks for the articles in your magazine. It’s really helped improved my running in the past year.

Ted Hunt, Centennial Colorado Runner, I enjoy your website. It has great information about local races and I enjoy looking at the photo galleries to see what different races were like.

It’s helped me decide which races to put on my calendar for next year and has introduced me to some races that I wouldn’t have otherwise considered running.

Brad Walsh, Fort Collins Jessica, It looks like racing season is coming up fast. It’s time to get the miles cranking. Snow is melting off the trail and the smell of spring is in the air! I just received your magazine (March/April). Awesome! Again!! The article on the miracle marathoner obviously hit close to home for me.

Diane Van Deren, Littleton May/June 2006

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Running Shorts...

Robinette Wins Volunteer Award

Ric Robinette has won this year’s RRCA Rod Steele Award.

The Rod Steele award is the Road Runners Club of America’s volunteer of the year award. Competition for the award is stiff. RRCA clubs from across the country submit the name of a member who has contributed at least 2,000 hours of volunteer service to their club. That means this award is based on the culmination of 20 or more years of service. Ric Robinette has been a very active and contributing member of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners club over the last four decades. Robinette has volunteered at more than 400 club races and serves as a race director at least once a year. He has competed in and not missed a single club race since 1986. That’s more than 225 straight club races, completed while also volunteering. Ric’s other interests include racing a Siberian Husky sled dog team, bicycling, cross country ski racing, dancing, hiking, and camping.

Hunt First American at Austin Marathon

Heather Hunt of Englewood led American women at the Freescale Austin Marathon. She was the fifth overall woman in 2:42: 52. The race was held on February 19 and had 24 people qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials Marathon. The Freescale Austin Marathon also offered financial incentives for athletes who qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials Marathon at the race. Leading the American men, Jim Jurcevich (Columbus, Ohio) ran a personal best of 2:14:28 to finish fourth overall.

Steller Earns Bib #1 at Denver Marathon

Larry Steller of Highlands Ranch will wear bib #1 at the inaugural Denver Marathon to be held October 15, 2006. The 38-year-old earned the honor by being the first person to register for the race. A veteran of 21 marathons, Steller says he’ll be training very hard to live up to the honor because no one wants to see bib #1 walking!

Runner Turned Cowboy Featured on PBS Rob Wright is used to training for marathons and running with the high schoolers he coaches in cross country and track in Evergreen. But when he arrived in Texas - and the year 1867 - he found it was difficult to run in cowboy boots on the rugged desert terrain pitted with dangerous ravines. Rob is just one of the cowboys-at-heart who traveled to southwest Texas to take part in the PBS show “Texas Ranch House.” From the producers of “Frontier House” and “Colonial House” comes this eight-part series in which 15 modern-day time travelers discover how the myth of the American West meshes with reality - and what the saddle-sore, ropeburned, and sun-blistered ranch life was really like after the Civil War.

Rattlesnake Rob is shown here playing the harmonica while on Hammer, who he brought back with him to Colorado. Rob was a college miler and cross country runner for Adams State College, training under legendary coach Joe Vigil. He loves coaching at Evergreen High School.

“Its given me a lot in my life, and I’m trying to give back with my coaching. We have a lot of fun.” He has run several marathons, including the Taos Marathon and the Bataan Death March Memorial Marathon in New Mexico. You can watch Rob make his transition from runner to cowboy May 1st through 4th on PBS.

Exercise Tidbit: The average 150-pound athlete has only 1,000 to 2,000 calories of stored carbohydrates (glycogen), but over 80,000 to 120,000 calories of stored fat. Most of the fat is deposited in adipose tissue under the skin, but a little bit is also stored directly in the muscles and is an important source of fuel, especially during prolonged exercise.

Pikes Peak Fills in Record Time

This year’s Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent filled in record time. Registration for the Ascent closed on March 1st in 9 hours and 53 minutes. The Marathon filled in 23 hours. The “Fastest On The Draw” was Michael Knight of Colorado Springs in the Ascent and in the Marathon, Duane Limbaugh of Texas. The “Just Barely Made It” was Roger Pumphrey of Colorado Springs in the Ascent and Cheston Souza of Colorado Springs in the Marathon.

Win a trip to the Boston Marathon!

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Top: courtesy of PBS, Bottom: courtesy of Caumsett 50K

Saiita Wins National 50K Road Championship

Parker’s Jason Saiita (pictured above) earned a new course record at the 4th Annual Caumsett Park 50K Run on March 5. The race hosted this year’s USA Track & Field 50K Road National Championship.

The 28-year-old won in convincing fashion, in 3 hours, 5 minutes, 59 seconds, more than sixteen minutes in front of runners-up Dan Verrington of Massachusetts and Bob Sweeney of New York. There were 114 intrepid ultra runners registered for the run, and 83 of them crossed the finish line.

The runners were treated to two aid stations along the 2.3 mile loop course, one fully stocked with every solid and liquid refreshment imaginable, and the second halfway through the loop with water and Gatorade.

Runners who complete the 2006 Durango Double on October 7th and 8th and qualify for Boston in the Durango Marathon will earn free entry into the Boston Marathon.

On Saturday, October 7th runners must complete the first leg of the Durango Double by running either the 25K or 50K trail run. Then on Sunday, October 8th, runners must run the Durango Marathon in a Boston Marathonqualifying time. All runners that successfully complete the Boston Challenge will have their entry into the 2007 Boston Marathon paid for and will receive a prize package from the Durango Double and Marathon & Beyond magazine. In addition, of the runners successfully completing the Boston Challenge, one runner will be randomly drawn to receive a $500 travel voucher to the 2007 Boston Marathon.

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The Fast Lane...

For the Love of Running Catching Up With Lisa Larsen Rainsberger

by Jeff Recker

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ust beyond the finish line of the Boston Marathon is the Circle of Fame inlaid on the concrete sidewalk that celebrates the winners of this world’s most famous marathon. With the exception of marathon weekend, it gets far less attention than say, Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but its significance is just as great. Inscribed in this circle are the names of legends. These are the athletes who will forever live in our hearts, their performances witnessed by millions, storied by hundreds, never to be forgotten. The name Lisa Larsen Weidenbach (now Rainsberger) is there.

Excluding athletes with disabilities, she is the last American to win this race, twenty-one years ago.

Lisa, who now resides in Colorado Springs, is a hero and inspiration to many. Recognized as a gifted athlete since childhood, she attended the University of Michigan on a swimming scholarship. She qualified for the Olympic Swimming Team as a sixteen year old, and wound up a three sport All-American before she graduated. It seemed like there was nothing she couldn’t do – including running. So at the height of her swimming career she gave up her scholarship to pursue running. Though a difficult decision, it paid off. Named USATF Runner of the Year in 1989, she has seen victory twice at the Chicago Marathon, once at Japan’s most prestige marathon – Hokkaido in 1990, and the victory for which she is most noted, the Boston Marathon in 1985.

I had the pleasure of catching up with Lisa at last year’s Rim Rock Run in Grand Junction, Colorado. With her four year old son, Ian in tow, she came out to be the guest speaker and run the race. She also found herself at the post race party, enjoying the company of local athletes. But that’s Lisa – she’s quite engaging. The first time I met her was after the Bolder Boulder back in 1990 when I asked for her autograph. She didn’t sign and turn away as others might. Instead she wanted to know about my race. Now, fifteen years later, she’s having a beer in my basement, enjoying the conversation and stories of others. I’m very embarrassed when she scans my Wall of Fame and locates the autographed newspaper clipping that she had signed so many years ago. I never thought you’d catch me, I laughed.

That’s the odd side of fame. The other side is being invited back to Boston last year to celebrate her victory in 1985. She shared what it meant to go back. “It was very special for me to be there in a different capacity. I could feel it, taste it, and enjoy the festivities.” Her daughter, Katie, seven years wise, began to realize the celebrity of her mother. At the pre-race banquet she looked up and said, “Mom, you’re famous.” Lisa laughs and points to it as one of several highlights of the trip.

Another was running with her husband, Bud, who she is proud of “having taken from the sofa to the finish line at Boston.” Bud is an ex-football player so she felt the need to warn him, after running twenty-six miles by his side, “You better not sprint for the finish line.”

Still competitive by nature, though two of her hobbies are sleeping and playing piano, she retired from the level of competition she once relished and points to the endorphin rush that comes from running and a general love for the sport that keeps her spirits high. “I look back on those days and see a different person, removed from my present life.” She notes the importance of her family.

Several years ago she began TrainingGoals.com, a coaching endeavor to help aspiring runners, swimmers, and triathletes of all abilities reach their goals. She is also Race Director of the Prospect Lake Triathlon, and appears as a speaker at many running events each year.

1984/88/92 US Olympic Marathon Team Alternate 1984 Montreal Marathon Champion 1985 Boston Marathon Champion 1985/89 USATF Runner of the Year 1986, 87, 89 Crim 10 Mile Champion 1988 US Olympic Track & Field Trials 10k in 32:12 1988/89 Chicago Marathon Champion in 2:29:12 and 2:28:15 1989 American Record 15K in 48:28 1993 Twin Cities Marathon Champion 1997 Lawrence Triathlon Champion 1997 USA Triathlon Nationals - 5th 1997 Mrs. T’s Triathlon Pro - 5th 12

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Product Review...

by Cregg Weinmann Running is about solutions, and answers to questions. How fast can I run? How far can I go? Why does it hurt there, or there, or there? Can you be seen, or see during your dark runs? What can I wear? We have been taking a look at a number of products to make your running better, and perhaps to answer some questions, maybe a few which you did not know that you needed to or wanted to ask. Perhaps you haven’t seen some of these products which may prove to be solutions for some of the challenges your running is facing.

MBT Masai Barefoot Technology $235-265 (in numerous styles)

RaceReady LD Sixer Short - $30

RaceReady has a reputation for running apparel which provides for many of your needs on race day. The LD Sixer is the longest inseam running short offered by RaceReady. The proven pockets, designed to minimize the effects from bouncing, provide a place for most any item needed in a race, from gloves to energy gels. The ultra-lightweight fabric is effective at moving moisture away from your skin for evaporation, and the thin microfiber is tougher than it looks. For more information look at www.raceready.com.

Developing strength for improved posture, and running or walking efficiency, the Masai Barefoot Technology shoe takes a unique approach to footwear. It features a design which varies the stability of the foot during the gait cycle, and thereby works little used muscles which conventional footwear has almost eliminated. Each step is like walking in soft sand. The shoes must be well secured or they could fall off. The effect requires some getting used to, and doing too much will result in some sore muscles (a testament to its strengthening properties). Check out www.swissmasaius.com.

180s Catalyst - $60

The 180s running gear is high quality, well designed, and premium priced. The Catalyst is a base layer, long sleeved running top designed for cooler temperatures. Utilizing Xstatic’s silver fibers in polyester, it effectively eliminates odor from the bacteria or fungi associated with perspiration, and it possesses conduction properties to radiate heat from the warmer to the cooler source, keeping you warm or cool depending on conditions. Information is available at www.180s.com.

Trackbrain Multi Runner Split Timer $49

Lyte ‘n Go - $27.60/30 Tablets

Running your electrolytes to critical levels and experiencing severe cramping is better left to others. Finding a solution which works reliably is worth uncovering. Lyte ‘n Go may be the product you are looking for to allow successful endurance. Suitable for diabetics, the citrus taste makes the chewable tabs a bit easier to take.

The sweetened, sugar free tablet encourages additional hydration. Utilizing Lyte ‘n Go in training is essential to race day success, as it applies to any of the electrolyte replacement supplements. Available in two tablet foil packaging which are as easily carried as gel packets, replacing your missing electrolytes has another option. More information is available at www.lytengo.com.

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The Palm OS devices are fairly useful, with so many programs available. Coaches of cross country and track will find Trackbrain’s Multi Runner Split Timer particularly useful. It has the ability to simultaneously time up to seven runners, and save the results. Reducing the task to one hand extends the effectiveness and thoroughness of the coach. You can record and export up to 99 splits to the Memo pad - where it can then be shifted from the Palm Desktop to spreadsheet or other programs, for further analysis or manipulation or display. Check www.trackbrain.com for ordering or more information.

Nite Ize Marker Band - $13

Visibility in dark conditions is important for personal safety. Nite Ize is a solution which will allow drivers to see you long before avoiding you would become a problem. The Marker Band provides visibility of up to a mile in the dark, from two settings: constant or flashing light, with a battery life of 200 hours. Check out www.niteize.com.

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Athletes of the Month Jay Survil Jay Survil of Aurora has had an outstanding winter running season. The 47-year-old finished third in his age group at January’s Crazy 8’s 16 mile, fifth at February’s Snowman Stampede 20 mile, 12th at March’s Runnin’ of the Green 7K, third in the Colorado Colfax Marathon Training Series 15 mile, and second at the Platte River Trail Half Marathon in April. Jay spends almost all of his time running the trails and roads of Cherry Creek State Park, which is right out his doorstep. In 2003, he joinied the Phidippides Track Club and that is when he really saw his race times begin to drop. “There is absolutely no doubt that weekly track workouts make you faster,” he says. Jay’s favorite race distance is the half marathon and he plans to run all most all of the local half marathons in 2006.

Jamie Donaldson

Top: Steve Glass / Glass Photography, Bottom: Derek Griffiths / Colorado Runner

Jamie Donaldson of Littleton has been tearing up the long distance scene the last few months. This 6th grade math teacher was the first woman at the Crazy 8’s 16 mile (1:59), the Psycho WyCo 50K in Kansas (5:17), and the Snowman Stampede 20 mile (2:24). She was the third woman at the Way Too Cool 50K in California in March (4:32) and the fourth woman at A Run Through Time Marathon in Salida (4:26). Over the next few months, she plans to run the Miwok 100K, the Greenland 50K, the Boulder 100, the San Juan Solstice 50M, the Leadville Trail Marathon and the High Mountain 50K, all in preparation for the Leadville 100 in August. A new member of the Montrail Ultra Racing Team, Jamie loves to run on the Colorado Trail above Waterton Canyon and on the trails in Chatfield State Park. She also coaches middle school cross country.

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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized as the Athlete of the Month? Let us know! Just email jessica@coloradorunnermag.com.

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Nutrition...

Exercise and Weight Control Myths, Truths and Gender Differences

“For all the exercise I do, I should be pencil thin!”

“Am I the only runner who has ever gained weight training for a marathon???”

“Why does my husband shed pounds when he exercises and I don’t???”

When I listen to runners complain about their lack of success with losing body fat, I hear abundant frustration: “Why can’t I do something as simple as lose a few pounds!!!”

Why? Because weight loss is not simple and often includes debunking a few diet and exercise myths. Perhaps this article will offer some insights that lead you to success with your weight loss efforts.

Myth: You must exercise in order to lose body fat.

To lose body fat, you must create a calorie deficit. You can create that deficit by adding on exercise (which improves your overall health and fitness) or by simply eating fewer calories. Sick people commonly lose body fat but they do not exercise; they create a calorie deficit. Similarly, injured runners can also lose fat despite lack of exercise. The story, “I gained weight when I was injured because I couldn’t run...” could more correctly be stated, “I gained weight when I was injured because I was bored and depressed. I overate for comfort and entertainment...”

Myth: The more you run, the more fat you will lose.

Often, the more you run, the hungrier you get and the more you eat. Or the more your believe you “deserve” to eat. Or the more you want to eat as a reward for having survived the weekend long run. But, if you run six miles and burn off 600 calories, only to reward yourself with twelve Oreos (600 calories), you quickly wipe out your 18

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weight loss efforts in less than 3 minutes.

The effects of exercise on weight loss are complex and unclear. We know among older people (56-78 years) who participated in a vigorous walking program, daily calorie needs remained about the same (2,400 without exercise, 2,480 with exercise). How could that be? Well, the participants napped more and were 62% less active throughout the rest of their day.1 Another study with post-menopausal women found the same results from 8 weeks of moderate exercise training. Their 24-hour energy expenditure remained similar from the start to the end of the program.2 The bottom line: You have to eat according to your whole day’s activity level, not according to how hard you trained that day.

Myth: If you train for a marathon, your body fat will melt away.

Wishful thinking. I commonly hear marathoners, triathletes and other highly competitive endurance athletes complain, “For all the exercise I do, I should be pencil thin.” They fail to lose fat because, like the fitness exercisers described above, they put all of their energy into exercising, but then tend to be quite sedentary the rest of the day as they recover from their tough workouts. A study with male endurance athletes who reported a seemingly low calorie intake found they did less spontaneous activity than their peers in the non-exercise parts of their day.3 The bottom line: you need to keep taking the stairs instead of the elevators, no matter how much you train!

Alternatively, runners who complain they eat like a bird but fail to lose body fat may simply be under-reporting their food intake.

A survey of female marathoners indicated the fatter runners under-reported their food intake

more than their leaner peers.4 Remember: calories mindlessly eaten standing up in front of the refrigerator or on-the-run count just as much as calories from meals.

Myth: Couples who train together, lose fat together.

In a 16-month study looking at exercise for weight loss, men and women completed an identical amount of exercise. The men lost 11.5 pounds; the women maintained weight!5 In another study with previously sedentary, normal weight men and women who participated in an 18 month marathon training program, the men increased their calorie intake by about 500 per day; the women increased by only 60 calories - despite having added on 50 miles per week of running. The men lost about five pounds of fat; 6 the women two pounds.

What’s going on here? Well, a husband who adds on exercise is likely to lose more weight than his wife because he’s likely heftier and thereby burns more calories during the same workout. But, speaking in terms of evolution, Nature seems protective of women’s role as childbearer, and wants women to maintain adequate body fat for nourishing healthy babies. Hence, women are more energy efficient. Obesity researchers at NY’s Columbia University suggest a pound of weight loss in men equates to a deficit of about 2,500 calories, while women need a 3,500 calorie deficit!7 No wonder women have a tougher time losing weight than men.

The bottom line If you are running to lose weight, I encourage you to separate exercise and weight. Yes, you should exercise for health, fitness, stress relief and, most importantly, for enjoyment. (After all, the E in exercise stands for enjoyment!)

I discourage you from running as a means to burn off calories; that makes running feel like punishment for having excess body fat. When exercise is something you do to your body, rather than do for your body, you’ll eventually quit exercising. Bad idea.

Instead of focusing on exercise to lose body fat, pay attention to your calorie intake.

Knocking off just 100 calories a day from your evening snacks can theoretically result in 10 pounds a year of fat loss. Seems simpler than excessive miles of running...?

References: 1. Goran, Am J Physiol 263:E950, 1992; 2. Keytel, Int J Sport Nutr 11:226, 2001; 3. Thompson, Med Sci Sports Exerc 27::347, 1995; 4. Edwards, Med Sci Sports Exer 25:1398, 1993; 5. Donnelly, Arch Intern Med 163:1343, 2003; 6. Janssen, Int J Sports Med, 10: S1,1989; 7. Pietrobelli Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 26:1339, 2002.

Sports dietitian Nancy Clark counsels athletes in her private practice. Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Food Guide for Marathoners and Cyclist’s Food Guide all offer additional weight management information.

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Walking...

Racewalking’s Best

Get to Know... Kevin Eastler

by Jessica Griffiths

Trials in Hauppauge, New York last April, Kevin followed his American record-breaking performance with another big win. He set a new course record at the 20K event in one hour, 25 minutes and 15 seconds. The victory earned him a spot on the IAAF World Race Cup team that will compete this May in Spain.

Eastler is an Air Force captain.

He graduated from the Air Force Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering. He stopped racewalking for more than a year after sustaining injuries in 2000. Now he’s back in shape and blazing trails again.

He currently works part-time at Buckley Air Force Base while training full time.

He is coached by Stephan Plaetzer.

Eastler recently answered a few questions about his racewalking career for Colorado Runner.

When did you start racewalking?

I started race walking when I was nine years old as part of our state’s youth summer track program. I grew up in Farmington, Maine. My father, who had learned how to race walk during graduate school, coached me and my older sister, Gretchen. I participated in numerous track events as a kid, but watching my older sister race walk at the state and national level made competing a natural progression for me.

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evin Eastler is one of America’s best racewalkers. Kevin, who trains from his home in Aurora, was named USA Track and Field’s Athlete of the Week in January after setting a new American record. The record came at the USA 30K Race Walk Championships in Chula Vista, California. Kevin crossed the finish line in two hours, 12 minutes, and 53 seconds. That’s an average of seven minutes, nine seconds per mile! Some of us have trouble running that fast, so its difficult to imagine the skill required to walk that fast.

In racewalking events, competitors are required to maintain contact with the ground at all times. They must also keep a straight knee from the moment the foot contacts the ground until the leg passes under the body. To make sure that the walkers are not violating any rules, judges line the course, ready to disqualify any cheaters. Judges use the human eye, not high tech cameras, to spot airborne walkers, but it can often be difficult to do with extremely quick walkers.

The sport developed in England nearly 400 years ago and has been an event in the Olympics since 1908. And just how fast can racewalkers go? The men’s American indoor racewalking record for one mile is five minutes, 38 seconds.

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What is your best accomplishment in race walking?

I feel my best accomplishment was my performance at the 2003 IAAF World Championships in Paris, France. I placed 18th in the 20K walk, tying the best place ever for an American in that event at the World Championships. More importantly, I achieved

the “A” standard time, which qualified me for the 2004 Olympics.

How do you train?

My training is similar to halfmarathon or marathon training. I do 75 to 100 miles a week, race walking in the morning and easy running in the afternoon. Most of the distance is base work with two speed workouts a week later in the season.

What tips do you have for other aspiring race walkers?

I think consistent smart training is the key for any endurance event.

What are the keys to your success?

I think my success is a result of my determination. I’m not the most talented athlete, but I’m willing to put in the training day after day.

What motivates you to train?

My greatest motivation is that I want to excel at the international level. That means I have to train hard.

Is it tough to juggle family, work and training?

Fortunately, as a member of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, I receive tremendous support from the Air Force in terms of time to train and race. My family is also extremely supportive; however, spending time away from them is difficult. I live and train in Aurora with my wife, Sara, and my 21 monthold daughter, Savannah.

Kevin’s Top Achievements 2006: 1st with an American record at the USA 30K Championships in 2:12:53, then 1st at the USA Team Trials 20K in 1:25:15 2005: 4th at the USA Outdoors 20K in 1:33:15 2004: 3rd at the Olympic Trials 20K in 1:28:49, then 21st at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 1:25:20 2003: 18th at the World Outdoor Championships in the 20K race walk in a personal best of 1:22:25 and 5th at the Pan American Race Walk Cup 20K in 1:25.34; ranked #1 at the 20K in the U.S. by Track and Field News; Air Force Athlete of the Year 2002: 3rd at the USA Outdoor 20K Championships in 1:28:35 and 31st at the World Cup 20K in 1:28:18 2000: 2nd at the USA Olympic Trials 20K (1:26:38) 1999: 5th at the USA Outdoor 20K Championships in 1:26:41 May/June 2006

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Avoiding Injury...

Hamstring Strains

by Dr. Ken Sheridan

You wake up at o-dark thirty and pile the kids in the car, can’t find a parking space and arrive at the staring line late. No warm-up for you!!

Bang!

The gun goes off, and off you go, barreling down the starting shoot at the local 5K in hopes of avoiding the thunderous horde behind you (ok, maybe a bit melodramatic).

You hit the first hill and feel a twinge behind your right thigh. You’ve “pulled a hammy.”

Congratulations, you are now officially a runner.

Unfortunately, pulled hamstrings are an all too common occurrence that tends to linger for prolonged periods and doesn’t go away simply by resting the area. You need to be pro-active in both caring for and preventing hamstring strains.

The hamstring muscle group is made up of three muscles and is located on the posterior aspect of the thigh. These muscles work together and opposite (antagonistic to) the quadriceps muscle group located on the front of the thigh. The hamstring group crosses both the hip and knee joints, producing hip extension (backwards) and knee flexion (bending) (fig.

1). When running, as the lead leg kicks out in front (fig. 2), the hip goes into flexion while the knee straightens and goes into rapid extension. Both of these motions are opposite those the hamstrings create. This stretches the hamstrings across both joints, then, at the last minute the hamstring has to contract quickly to halt the forward momentum of the foot and leg.

This stretch and quick contraction is the most common portion of the gait cycle for hamstring strains.

Hamstring strains are associated with poor flexibility, inadequate warm-up, fatigue, deficiency in the reciprocal actions of opposing muscle groups and imbalance between quadriceps and hamstring strength. Let us take each case individually.

Poor Flexibility Hey, take the time and start stretching more! A lot of people stretch only after exercise, which is OK if you’re not injured or dealing with a chronically tight muscle. For problem muscles (anywhere), you are much better off stretching one repetition, 30-60 second hold time, every 90 minutes throughout the day. Another problem with stretching the hamstrings is that most people do it by bending forward, either while standing or seated on the floor. People with loose lower back muscles (occurs with people who sit a lot), can touch their toes by stretching out the lower back muscles and not the hamstrings. The stretch in figure 3 takes the lower back out of the picture.

Inadequate Warm-up We’ve all been in the situation where we’re running late to meet friends for a group run or getting to a race start late, making a warm-up impossible. The key here is to start at slower than normal pace and give your body a chance to warm up. This is particularly important when 22

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adrenaline levels are high at a race start, or when running a hilly course, especially out your front door. Once you have broken a sweat, you can consider yourself warmed up, until then, start at a slow run or even a brisk walk if going up hill.

Fatigue & Hamstring/Quadriceps Strength Imbalances: These two issues are related to each other. The hamstrings and quads are called “antagonistic muscle groups,” meaning that they work against each other. Quads flex the hip, and hams extend the hip; quads extend (straighten) the knee, hams flex (bend) the knee, etc. When running, and with most lifting exercises, the quads tend to be stressed more than the hamstrings, and thus tend to get stronger than the hamstrings. For the hamstrings to bend the knee, for example, they have to overcome any opposing force created by the quadriceps muscle group. Studies show that there is increased predisposition for hamstring strain if the hamstring strength is only 50% of the quadriceps strength. Such an imbalance will also lead to early fatigue of the hamstrings, especially on hilly terrain. You can test this on knee extension vs. knee flexion machines, available at almost every health club out there.

Try to keep the hamstring strength between 60 and 75% of the quadriceps strength.

Deficiency in the Reciprocal Actions of Opposing Muscle Groups This is a complicated way of saying there is un-coordination between the quads and hams.

What often happens is that part of the hamstring muscle group is turned on when it is supposed to be (when flexing the knee/extending the hip), but will not turn off when it is supposed to. As antagonistic muscle groups, when the quads turn on they are supposed to signal the hamstrings to turn off. Very often part of the hamstrings do not turn off, and work directly against the action of the quadriceps’ mechanism, easily being overburdened and torn. Coordination exercises such as single leg squats (Fig 4) help re-coordinate the functioning of the hams and quads.

These are just the basics behind hamstring strain causes and prevention. If you have tried these regularly to no avail, seek out a sports medicine specialist who can take a look at the whole kinetic chain (from foot to back) and treat the whole system. While treating symptoms locally will help the acute stage, getiing rid of a chronic/recurrent condition will require a more global viewpoint and treatment plan.

Dr. Ken Sheridan is a certified chiropractic sports physician who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries at Active Care Chiropractic and Rehab. An avid trail runner and duathlete, he recently completed his first triathlon and is hooked! He can be reached at 303-279-0320.

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USATF New Mexico...

USATF and Racewalking

Marjorie Holmes, USATF New Mexico Racewalk Sport Committee Chair, participates in the Senior Olympics

USATF & Racewalking (RW) was the subject of a March, 2006 message from Dave Talcott, a longtime member of USATF and a RW enthusiast from the state of New York. In his e-mail letter, he proposed to rejuvenate RW in the United States by implementing several actions to compensate for a lack of depth in the sport. He proposed: 1. Pressure (in the form of communication) to the High School Federations, the College Associations, USATF Associations, and other USATF sanctioned events to make RW a household name. 2. Ask each state to

by Marjorie Holmes include a RW race in their high school track and field program (1 mile/1600 meters). 3. Ask each college to include a RW event in their track and field program (5000/10000 meters). 4.

Include a RW event in each of your association championship track and field meets. 5. Make it a requirement for every running race or track meet that applies for a USATF sanction that they include a RW division or event.

If the USATF can apply some pressure, then the sport will have a revival. It will be more competitive than ever internationally.

Talcott knows the program will work.

The same technique introduced him to RW in the New York state high school program. He learned how to walk there and developed a love for it. He quotes statistics on the program as reflecting very well on the NY program because 50% of the top ranked racewalkers in the country during those years were NY state high school graduates.

He says that the time commitment is minimal to run a RW event coincident with the 10K running event. He says the gain for the sport will be obvious ten years later. He concludes with one final comment. Part of the development process is setting realistic qualifying standards. Relaxing the standard slightly would allow developing athletes to gain experience. He says all sports need an avenue for development before reaching the college or after college years.

The letter had a large distribution.

Vince Peters, the USATF National Racewalk Committee Chairman, confirmed in a e-mail response to Dave: his need for someone like Dave to become active within the USATF

National Race Walk Committee; the need for reinstatement of RW in NY state high schools; the National Federation of High Schools RW rules need to be in the rule book with equal status as every other event in track & field; that NCAA Division 1 coaches recently would not even entertain an internal discussion on including the RW; the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) overwhelmingly affirmed the inclusion of the RW as a scoring event for at T & F championships and will start a search for outstanding high school walkers; integration of RW into the meet schedule will not present a problem because it can be added at the front end while field events are ongoing; the real problem is educating the coaches on how to teach the event; the USA National Race Walk Committee has distributed packets to nearly 50 colleges and universities containing books, VCR tapes, DVDs, handouts, and even a judging paddle; USATF can aggressively pursue RW at the grass roots level.

New Mexico comments have been varied: support must start with the younger generation; RW participants and judges are getting more senior; high school and college coaches make wonderful volunteers at events but do not judge RW because they likely feel no one is doing it; the NM Association has all of the materials to help interested parties become qualified judges; it is hard to find judges of any kind for Senior Olympics because most of them are participants; most comments agree with Dave.

Please feel free to submit any comments to me, Marjorie Holmes, at marjH98@aol.com.

This picture is a great picture of Alvina Begay, (Navajo) far left, and Kyle Goklish, (White Mtn Apache) second from the right. Others in the front row (from left to right): Dennis Cheruiryot, Wilson Komen, Eric Rajala, Ryan Emery, unknown, and Dennis Hellebuyck.

Alvina was the overall female winner (1:19:48, a new personal best) at the Tucson Half Marathon, March 12, and Kyle was second overall for the men (1:07:01). Both times are not world shattering, however, pretty amazing when you figure how cold and windy it was.

Kyle also said that there were not any steep hills, however, enough rolling hills to work you.

This is the elite field picture. I love the fact that Alvina wants to get out right away with these guys. And Kyle just loves competition.

I have been working with Kyle for about a year and a half helping him get into some higher quality races. He trains with one of his coaches in Tucson where he is attending the University of Arizona working on his Masters Degree. This guy is about ready to have a break out after he finishes his degree. Going to school full time and still getting in 90-100 miles weeks...I can’t wait until he gets a full year to focus on just running...watch out!!!

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by Michael Daney assisting Alvina with her training, specifically to try and get her ready for the women’s US half-marathon championships in Kansas City this June.

Alvina recently graduated from Arizona State University and is currently working in Ganado. I have been so amazed at how hard she is willing to train by herself (no training partners except the Ganado HS boys)...and how much talent I feel she really has.

Another member of the group, Brandon Leslie (pictured on page 25) just left for Japan to compete for Team USA in the World Cross Country Championships. He will compete at the 12K distance. He is full-blooded Navajo Indian from Gallup, NM. He ran for Gallup HS/ Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)/ Adams State, and now trains (under Coach Joe Vigil and Mike Daney) and lives in Albuquerque.

I am very proud of all of them as they are representing Indian country very well.

Michael Daney coached at SIPI in Albuquerque

from 1990-2003, winning 10 National Junior College Cross Country, and Marathon team national championships. He currently works with other runners across the country, all who are Native American. He, too, is Native American. Coach Daney would like to develop a relationship with any organizations that might want to support post-collegiate athletics for Native Americans. If this were possible, he believes we would see more Native Americans enter the college system and continue to run on the post collegiate level without having to forgo family and cultural obligations, which in their culture takes precedence.

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Representing Indian Country Very Well

The 2006 Indoor T& F Program

by Paul Gooris

In its second year, the New Mexico indoor track and field season attracted a wide range of talent, thanks to the hard work of the University of New Mexico Track Program coaches and athletes. Thanks is also due the many Association, National and Masters level USATF, NFHS and NCAA officials, whose efforts made the season a success.

Hosting a series of meets including all comer, high school and collegiate competitions, the Albuquerque Convention Center based venue saw performances by athletes of all ages from youth to masters, including attempts at national (Canadian and U.S.), world, high school and collegiate records. As Don Shepan noted in his article in the March/ April issue, most of these athletes are, or at one time were, members of USATF.

As the indoor season drew to a close with the 2006 Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships on February 23-25, the outdoor season began.

New Mexico Runners at National XC Champs

Teddy Mitchell of Albuquerque ran in the USA Cross Country Championships 12K.

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Maria Sandoval of Los Alamos ran in the women’s 8K in New York.

Brandon Leslie of Albuquerque placed seventh in the men’s 12K.

Dustin Martin of Santa Fe is a member of the Wings of America Club that won the USATF junior’s team race.

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USATF Colorado...

Doug Bell Sets American Record Doug Bell broke the American Masters indoor record in the mile for the 55-59 age group on March 5. The 55-year-old Greeley resident earned the record at the USATF Minnesota State Indoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Fieldhouse in Minneapolis. He broke the record in a time of four minutes, 49.62 seconds. The previous record was four minutes, 50.22 seconds set by Victor Heckler of Chicago in 1998. Bell is the owner of Bell’s Running in Greeley.

Stadium Stampede Returns as 5K Championship

Nancy Hobbs, USATF Colorado LDR Vice Chair, announced that the Stadium Stampede 5K will return as the 5K state championship for 2006. The race will be held on June 18th starting and finishing at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium. “We are extremely pleased to continue our relationship with the Stadium Stampede as the USATF Colorado 5K State championship. The Stadium Stampede has been voted one of the top 5K events year after year,” said Nancy Hobbs.

The race will offer prize money in the open division for men and women. The USATF Colorado 5K State Championship is open to all Colorado USATF members who are bona fide citizens of the state.

Detour Strikes Colorado Half Marathon Championship Platte River Trail Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay April 2, 2006 Littleton to Denver, CO

The fourth annual half marathon started without a hitch, but it wasn’t long until every race director’s nightmare came true.

Denver Police closed a portion of the race course for a homicide investigation.

Race director Alan Lind says, “Around 9:30 I received a call from my course marshal coordinator advising me that the trail was closed between Alameda Avenue and 8th Avenue since there was a crime scene near 6th Avenue and the river. Though I’m disappointed that the course was long, the situation was uncontrollable.”

The race course was lengthened to 13.8 miles to detour around the police investigation.

At the finish, many runners expressed disappoint that the course was long. But as you can imagine, once they realized the reason for the change, they were understanding.

A total of $2,500 was awarded to the top three overall winners and the top three masters runners in the championship event.

Boulder’s Justin Young and Fort Collins’ Kara Roy took home the top honors, along with $500 in prize money.

Justin Young earns first place.

856 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: 50 degrees and sunny with strong northwestern winds - Elevation: Start = 5450’, Finish = 5250’ Male (Overall): 1. Justin Young, Boulder, CO, 26, 1:15:00; 2. Paul Digrappa, Castle Rock, CO, 25, 1:17:47; 3. Andy Ames, Boulder, CO, 43, 1:18:42; 4. Mike Wasson, Monument, CO, 40, 1:21:31; 5.

Hans Funke, Boulder, CO, 45, 1:21:38. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Ames, Boulder, CO, 43, 1:18:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bob Basse, Denver, CO, 51, 1:35:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, Denver, CO, 65, 1:51:53. Female (Overall): 1. Kara Roy, Ft Collins, CO, 25, 1:26:54; 2. Heather Hunt, Englewood, CO, 31, 1:30:19; 3. Tanya Poel, Boulder, CO, 40, 1:30:57; 4. Michele Suszek, Aurora, CO, 23, 1:31:12; 5. Amy Regnier, Colorado Springs, CO, 43, 1:33:53. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, Boulder, CO, 40, 1:30:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alyn Park, Denver, CO, 55, 1:44:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Elisabeth Kandel, Lafayette, CO, 63, 2:04:09.

Horse Gulch Trail 25K Awarded State Championship

USATF Colorado LDR has awarded the 2006 USATF Colorado 25K Trail Championship to the Horse Gulch Trail race in Durango, Colorado. The event will be held on Saturday, October 7th.

The race will offer prize money for the championship in the open men and women divisions ($150, $100, $50) and masters men and women divisions ($150, $100, $50).

“USATF Colorado LDR is pleased to award the 25K Trail championship to Horse Gulch Trail 25K in Durango. We have been looking for quality well run events such as this, outside of the Denver Metro area to bid on state championships. This helps makes our championships statewide events,” said LDR chair John Tope.

National Indoor Championships At the USA Indoor Championships in February, Jason Lunn of Longmont (pictured above) placed second in the 1500 meters, running three minutes, 41 seconds. Adam Goucher, who now lives in Portland, OR won first place in the 3000 meter race in 7:49.78. Both men qualified for the World Championships; however, Goucher turned down his spot to concentrate on the World Cross Country Championships, so his spot was replaced with Steve Slattery of Lafayette who was fifth.

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The inaugural Post–News Colorado Colfax Marathon is rapidly approaching on May 21st. The race is host for the USATF National Club Relay Championship, the Track & Field USA National Wheelchair Championship, and the USATF Colorado Marathon State Championship.

Volunteers are needed for the marathon.

For donating your time and energy, volunteers will receive a t-shirt, be invited to the volunteer party, and be eligible for a prize drawing! To volunteer for any position, please contact lonn ie@coloradocolfaxmarathon.org. One need is airport pick up for elite wheelchair athletes.

USATF Colorado LDR Accepting Championship Bids For 2007

USATF Colorado LDR is now accepting bids for the 2007 season.

Championships are available for all distances in Mountain, Ultra, Trail, XC, and roads. To receive a bid application, please contact John Tope at ontherunus@comcast.net.

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Volunteers Needed for Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon

Coloradans at Cross Country Championships

Jorge Torres of Boulder qualified for the World Cross Country Championships by finishing fourth in the 4K and second in the 12K. Also from Colorado, Jason Hartman of Boulder finished 5th in the 12K.

In the women’s masters 8K race, C. Gail Hunter of Longmont won the 60-64 age group division in 38:29, leading the Boulder Road Runners to a team championship.

Featured on the cover, Sarah Krakoff of Boulder won the women’s masters 8K by 8 seconds, finishing in 31:27.“I was in the lead pack for most of the race,” said Krakoff.

“I wasn’t leading, but I took off with a lap to go. I thought I could wait until 400 meters to go, but I figured I better not. It was cold and windy, and the ground was choppy, but that’s cross country.”

Dathan Ritzenhein earned fourth in the men’s 12K Cross Country Championship race. The championships served as the selection event for the U.S. team that competes at the 2006 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. The top six finishers in the Open and Junior races are eligible to compete for the U.S. team in Fukuoka, Japan. The USA Championships follow the same format as the World Championships.

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Sara Slattery of Lafayette earned fourth in the women’s 8K.

Former CU Buff Adam Goucher won the men’s 4K race.

Renee Metivier of Boulder placed third in the women’s 8K held on February 18th at Van Cortland Park in New York. Also from Boulder, Coleen De Reuck finished second in the 8K.

Verne Carlson of Longmont won the 70-74 age group division in the 8K in 39:25, leading the Boulder Road Runners to a second place team finish.

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Racers Embrace Bitter Cold President’s Day 5K February 19, 2006 Washington Park, Denver, CO

With the mercury reaching just nine degrees on race morning, 85 brave souls came out for the President’s Day 5K. With sunny skies and no wind, most of the runners said that the weather was not too bad, but the volunteers had to deal with frozen fingers and toes, as well as frozen water in the coolers!

Boulder’s Eric Griffiths was not deterred by the temperature as he sprinted away from the field at the gun, winning by almost two minutes in 16:29. Second place was Gunnison’s Nathan Rader who ran the race in shorts and a singlet without a hat or gloves. When asked afterwards if he was cold, he simply said, “Nine degrees is warm this time of year in Gunnison.”

For the women, 13-year-old old Ryan Russ from Golden was victorious over Laura Evans, running 23:05. Michael Blanchard of Castle Rock was the first racewalker, narrowly beating Darryl Myers of Brighton, 30:16 to 30:48. Luz Quinonez was the first female racewalker, crossing the line in 33:31.

85 Finishers (74 = Run, 11 = Walk) - WinningTime Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: 10 degrees and sunny with light winds - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5350’

Nathan Rader braves the nine degree temperatures in shorts and a singlet!

Male (Overall): 1. Eric Griffiths, 23, 16:29; 2. Nathan Rader, 19, 18:08; 3.

Salim Haji, 34, 18:51; 4. Timothy Mccullough, 20, 19:31; 5. Rick Carroll, 37, 19:54. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Engle, 46, 21:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edward King, 53, 22:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Victor Starostka, 63, 36:02.

Female (Overall): 1. Kathlenn Ruzyski, 30, 23:05; 2. Laura Evans, 26, 25:37; 3. Janice Webb, 51, 25:39; 4. Michelle Kelbie, 37, 26:02; 5. Katie Macfarlane, 24, 27:22. Masters (40+): 1. Janice Webb, 51, 25:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janice Webb, 51, 25:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Rosalia Murch, 65, 34:51. Male Walk (Overall): 1. Michael Blanchard, 44, 30:16; 2. Daryl Meyers, 63, 30:48; 3. Scott Cromwell, 33, 37:49. Female Walk (Overall): 1. Luz Quinonez, 23, 33:31; 2. Katy Morten, 54, 39:21; 3. Kerstin Meyers, 63, 39:56.

Too Warm for Snowmen at the Snowman Stampede!

Snowman Stampede February 25, 2006 Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO

Jamie Donaldson wins the 20 Miler.

Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted runners at the inaugural Snowman Stampede 10 Mile and 20 Mile races at Cherry Creek State Park in Denver. Runners ran a loop course over dirt trails and paved bike paths.

The event was sponsored by the Boulder Running Company and Brooks to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

10M Male (Overall): 1. Ken Pliska, 40, Louisville, CO, 56:30; 2. Mark Stenback, 27, Littleton, CO, 57:13; 3. Eric Nidikuniana, 16, Denver, CO,57:19; 4. Joseph Manilafasha, 15, Denver, CO,57:38; 5. Julio Bonilla, 17, Denver, CO,1:00:56. Masters (40+): 1. Ken Pliska, 40, Louisville, CO, 56:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bruce Kirschner, 52, Louisville, CO, 1:09:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 1:19:21. Female (Overall): 1. Marina Bychkova, 30, Boulder, CO,1:09:03; 2. Bridget MacKinnon, 29, Denver, CO,1:10:28; 3. Lee Ann Reed, 36, Carbondale, CO, 1:11:05; 4. Judy Beckenbach, 34, Denver, CO, 1:14:40; 5. Melissa Menard, 31, Englewood, CO, 1:15: 37. Masters (40+): 1. Valerie Shockley, 40, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:18:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Denniston, 55, Denver, CO, 1:20:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Tavia Campbell, 61, Bailey, CO, 2:17:06.

20M Male (Overall): 1. Hector Martinez, 22, Northglenn, CO, 2:04: 44; 2. Brian Fisher, 40, Littleton, CO, 2:12:57; 3. Carl Mather, 41, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:13:27; 4. Tom Edwards, 49, Evergreen, CO, 2:16:42; 5. Eric Bindner, 49, Littleton, CO,2:24:09. Masters (40+): 1.

Brian Fisher, 40, Littleton, CO, 2:12:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ken Ledwos, 51, Parker, CO, 2:32:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Ross Westley, 69, Arvada, CO, 3:14:54. Female (Overall): 1. Jamie Donaldson, 31, Littleton, CO,2:24:34; 2. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 2:33: 22; 3. Janet Rooney, 42, Louisville, CO, 2:36:43; 4. Susan Bellard, 34, Littleton, CO, 2:39:17; 5. Janine Baker, 27, Littleton, CO, 2:40: 08. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 2:33:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diane Ridgeway, 57, Arvada, CO, 2:56:09.

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262 Finishers (184 = 10M, 78 = 20M) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: 50 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5500’

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Spring Runoff March 5, 2006 Pueblo, CO

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ore than 700 runners and walkers competed in the Spring Runoff in Pueblo. The event offered five different distances, from a 10 mile race to the “It’s fun to be a runner” one mile youth run.

Mark Warmby raced alone from the gun to win the 5K race in a swift 15:31. The 27-year-old runner hails from Manchester, England and was running the event to train for Britain’s cross country trials, where he finished fourth last year and is currently ranked as the 6th best steeplechaser.

Joanna McIntyre of Colorado Springs won the women’s 5K in 23:20.

Matt Mosman, who works at the Boulder Running Company in Colorado Scott Lebo of Colorado Springs won the 10 Mile race.

Springs, won the 10K in 33:18.

Catherine Carpenter, also of Colorado Springs, took a weekend away from snowboarding to win the women’s 10K in 43:32.

Scott Lebo, a teacher at Fountain Valley School, was the first 10 Mile runner into Dutch Clark Stadium. He surprised himself by breaking the one hour mark to finish in 58:14. Masters runner Erik Packard finished a close second with third place grand masters runner, 51-year-old John Victoria, hot on his heels.

Boulder’s Tanya Poel won the women’s 10 Mile race by more than five minutes, finishing in one hour, five minutes and 32 seconds, good enough for an average pace of just six minutes, 33 seconds per mile.

In all, five of the six running event winners live or train in Colorado Springs. Both of the two mile walk winners, Dale Boone and 6-year-old Victoria Mitrick, were from Pueblo.

The Spring Runoff is sponsored by the Southern Colorado Runners and the Pueblo Chieftan, the local newspaper.

630 Finishers (118 = 10M, 125 = 10K, 255 = 5K, 132 = 2M Walk) - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runners - Weather: 60 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start = 4740’, Finish = 4710’ 10M Male (Overall): 1. Scott Lebo, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:14; 2. Erik Packard, 41, Mesa, CO, 1:00:54; 3. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 1:01:29; 4. Richard Hessek, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:31; 5. Matthew Drake, 17, Pueblo West, CO, 1:04:10. Masters (40+): 1. Erik Packard, 41, Mesa, CO, 1:00:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 1:01:29. Seniors (60+): 1.

Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 1:19:12. Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:05:32; 2. Amy Regnier, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:36; 3. Shannon Meredith, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:53; 4. Lori Eslinger VanManen, 25, Pueblo, CO, 1:12:25; 5. Lisa Rainsberger, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:32. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:05:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO, 1:15:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 66, Lakewood, CO, 1:29:23. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Matt Mosman, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:18; 2.

Martin Wennblom, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:42; 3. John Paul Goodloe, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:08; 4. Gerald Romero, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:42; 5. Alan Davidson, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:55. Masters (40+): 1. John Paul Goodloe, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:08.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Woody Noleen, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Mario Aguilera, 71, Pueblo, CO, 53:39. Female (Overall): 1. Katherine Carpenter, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:32; 2. Lindsey Elaine Schryver, 23, Pueblo West, CO, 46:05; 3. Karen Ortiz, 41, Pueblo, CO, 48:37; 4. Jennifer Moore, 23, F, Canon City, CO, 49:14; 5. Terri Tibbs, 42, Pueblo West, CO, 49:48.

Masters (40+): 1. Karen Ortiz, 41, Pueblo, CO, 48:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathy Robinson, 53, Colorado Srpings, CO, 52:37. Seniors (60+): 1. Jessie Quintana, 62, Pueblo, CO, 1:04:40. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Mark Warmby, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:31; 2. Craig Binkley, 27, Pueblo, CO, 18:02; 3. Chuck Smead, 54, Mosca, CO, 18:15; 4. Steven Stoot, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 18: 22; 5. Ignacia Mata, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:35. Masters (40+): 1. Chuck Smead, 54, Mosca, CO, 18:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Chuck Smead, 54, Mosca, CO, 18:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Curt (Eugene) Straub, 62, Pueblo West, CO, 26:24. Female (Overall): 1. Joanna Michelle McIntyre, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:20; 2. Lindsey Herrera, 18, Pueblo West, CO, 23:37; 3. Michele Herrera, 16, Pueblo West, CO, 23:47; 4. Christina Lobato, 14, Rocky Ford, CO, 24:07; 5. Andrea Fox, 22, Pueblo, CO, 24:08. Masters (40+): 1. Kim Dodds, 40, Pueblo West, CO, 24:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Francine Borton, 59, Pueblo, CO, 27:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Hilda Reyher, 69, Wiley, CO, 34: 15. 2M Walk Male (Overall): 1. Dale Boone, 53, Pueblo, CO, 21:41; 2. Patrick Greer, 54, Pueblo, CO, 22:39; 3. Joe Miller, 47, Pueblo, CO, 25:16. Female (Overall): 1. Victoria Mitrick, 6, Pueblo, CO, 21:20; 2. Peggy Mitrick, 41, Pueblo, CO, 21:21; 3. Sally Kennett, 63, Salida, CO, 22:48.

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Spring Runoff is the Largest in Event’s 28-Year History

Runnin’ of the Green Lucky 7K Runnin’ Of The Green 7K March 12, 2006 Denver, CO

In typical Runnin’ of the Green fashion, the weather was cold and snowing at the race start. Yet many good-natured runners who race this event year after year after year, said they wouldn’t want it any other way!

The Runnin’ of the Green is a benefit race for Volunteers of America, who provide the Meals on Wheels program for more than 1800 homebound seniors in Denver. This year’s race was sponsored by Frontier Airlines.

After the race, a large block party in Lodo featured live music from the celtic rock group The Indulgers, as well as Irish step dancers, several expo booths, food and, beer for the more than 2,000 race finishers and their families.

The only complaint from finishers seemed to be that the course was a block shorter than previous years, making the distance truly “lucky” for many runners.

2678 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Cold, snow, and light winds with temperatures in the 30’s - Elevation: Start/FInish = 5300’ Male (Overall): 1. John Supsic, 27, Boulder, CO, 20:26; 2. Peter Vail, 31, Boulder, CO, 20:30; 3.

Peter Remien, 26, 21:04; 4. Eric Griffiths, 23, Boulder, CO, 21:08; 5. Chester Kurtz, 31, 21:31; 6.

Cody Hill, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:40; 7. Kevin Gallagher, 26, 22:00; 8. Keith Johnson, 44, Littleton, CO, 22:12; 9. Ken Pliska, 40, Louisville, CO, 22:17; 10. Adam Breaks, 26, 22:36. Masters (40+): 1. Keith Johnson, 44, Littleton, CO, 22:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 24:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Arnie Willems, 63, Laramie, WY, 30:08. Female (Overall): 1.

Martha Tenorio, 39, Boulder, CO, 23:33; 2. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 24:28; 3. Amanda Occhi, 25, Manitou Springs, CO, 25:00; 4. Noelle Green, 41, 25:28; 5. Jennifer Campbell, 22, 25:43; 6. Jocelyn Petrella, 26, Denver, CO, 26:06; 7. Heather Fredriksen, 29, Boulder, CO, 26:20; 8. Susan Brooker, 42, 26:23; 9. Andrea Viger, 28, 26:24; 10. Bridget Mackinnon, 29, Denver, CO, 26:28. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 24:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO, 28:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 66, Denver, CO, 34:10.

Runners sprint through Lodo for the 18th annual Runnin’ of the Green.

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Day 5 of 28 100 steps – felt like 10.

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Day 5 100 steps – felt like 10.

Day 6 5 miles before dinner.

Day 7 Soooo!!! Comfy!!!!

Day 9 Got soaked – didn’t care.

Day 10 Fun run - 45 mins.

Day 11 9 miles – Smooth.

Day 13 To the beach & back.

Day 14 Best time yet!!

Day 15 Watched TV.

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Day 18 Feather light.

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Day 20 Another Personal Best.

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Day 22 Comfort – heaven!!!

Day 23 Park – 3 circuits.

Day 24 Fun!! !!!!

Day 25 Cruising on clouds.

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Day 27 Treadmill - level 10!

Day 28 Yeah – these are mine!

Day 8 Gym – Personal Trainer

Day 12 Dusty track.

Day 16 Ran home

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New Salida Marathon A Hit

A Run Through Time Marathon and Half Marathon March 18, 2006 Salida, CO

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aron Blondeau of Parker came to Salida to compete in his first marathon. It was a special day for him, especially since he is a 1997 graduate of Salida High School and his parents still live there.

So the fact that he was able to win in his home town’s inaugural marathon was very exciting. “It was great to have my family here to watch,” he said after the race.

This race was started in honor of the bi-centennial journey of Zebulon Pike to the Arkansas River Valley. The marathon course began in the town of Salida and ran up into the mountains above town to Turret before heading back down to the finish. With 3800’ of elevation gain, this marathon was not for the faint of heart. Add to that the snow, ice and mud on the dirt roads above 8500’ and this course became even more treacherous.

All of this makes it hard to believe that the marathon was as competitive as it was.

Blondeau’s winning time of 3:35:42 was only four minutes faster than fifth place finisher Adam Feerst of Denver. Kari Nelson of Gunnison was the run away winner in the women’s race, beating second place by 10 minutes.

In the half marathon, Paul Koch of

Colorado Springs powered up the hill to the turnaround point 2000’ above town in first place. He never looked back and cruised to a 90 second victory. Callie Bradley of Leadville had no problems with the altitude as she was victorious in the female division in 1:43:16.

143 Finishers (58 - Marathon, 85 - Half Marathon) - Timing by: Chaffee County Running Club - Weather: Cold, overcast, and light winds with temperatures in the 30’s - Elevation: Start/FInish = 7000’ with a max of 9000’ in the marathon and 8800’ in the half marathon.

Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Aaron Blondeau, 26, Parker, CO, 3:35:42; 2. Duncan Callahan, 23, Gunnison, CO, 3:37:36; 3.

Tom Sobal, 48, Salida, CO, 3:38:05; 4. Dan Vega, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:38:56; 5. Adam Feerst, 46, Denver, CO, 3:39: 27. Masters (40+): 1. Tom Sobal, 48, Salida, CO, 3:38:05.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rick Jones, 53, Gunnison, CO, 4:03: 24. Seniors (60+): 1. Lee Rhodes, 72, Centennial, CO, 6:06:23.

Female (Overall): 1. Keri Nelson, 24, Gunnison, CO, 3:52:54; 2.

Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 4:02:48; 3. Jane Tunnadine, 38, Gunnison, CO, 4:16:44; 4. Jamie Donaldson, 31, Littleton, CO, 4: 26:18; 5. Cindy Stonesmith, 42, Louisville, CO, 4:41:04. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 4:02:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathy Pidcock, 51, Parker, CO, 5:01:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Myra Rhodes, 73, Centennial, CO, 6:31:07. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Paul Koch, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28: 52; 2. Jeff Beuche, 31, Denver, CO, 1:30:20; 3. Kenny Wilcox, 27, Salida, CO, 1:31:58; 4. Peter Lucas-Roberts, 23, Buena Vista, CO, 1:34:41; 5. Rick Shoulberg, 45, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:35: 57. Masters (40+): 1. Rick Shoulberg, 45, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:35:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Victor Selenow, 53, Buena Vista, CO, 1:55:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Ross Westley, 69, Arvada, CO, 2:08:06. Female (Overall): 1. Callie Bradley, 22, Leadville, CO, 1:43:16; 2. Karen Thorpe, 35, Salida, CO, 1:45:33; 3. Lynette Clemons, 31, Denver, CO, 1:49:08; 4. Jennah Keidel, 20, Buena Vista, CO, 1:49:34; 5. Nancy Dolan, 49, Buena Vista, CO, 1:51: 59. Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Dolan, 49, Buena Vista, CO, 1:51: 59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kim Rennecker, 52, Castle Rock, CO, 2:27:52.

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2006 Colorado Runner Racing Series

Sponsored by the Boulder Running Company and Colorado Runner

The Colorado Runner Racing Series is a scored series of races throughout the state. Runners will be scored based on their finishing place in each race. The winners in each division will be featured in Colorado Runner magazine and the top three runners in each division will receive awards from the Boulder Running Company.

Criteria used in determining Racing Series races (in this order): 1. Location 2. Race organization 3. Race distance 4. Date of the race 5. Quality of the field 6. Size of the race

2006 Racing Series Schedule Date

Name

Distance

Location

January 14

Oatmeal Festival

5K

Lafayette

January 28

The Best XC Race On The Planet!

4 Mile

Boulder

February 12

Valentine’s Day 5K

5K

Denver

March 5

Spring Runoff

10 Mile

Pueblo

March 12

Runnin’ of the Green

7K

Denver

April 22

Horsetooth Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Ft. Collins

April 29

Greenland Trail Races

8M

Greenland

May 7

Colorado Marathon

Marathon

Ft. Collins

June 3

Teva Spring Runoff

10K

Vail

June 11

Garden of the Gods 10M

10 Mile

Colorado Springs

June 18

Estes Park Marathon

Marathon

Estes Park

July 4

Race For The Cure

5K

Greeley

July 16

Barr Trail Mountain Race

12M

Manitou Springs

August 6

Evergreen Town Race

10K

Evergreen

September 4

American Discovery Trail Marathon

Marathon

Colorado Springs

September 24

Boulder Backroads

Half Marathon

Boulder

October 29

Halloween Hustle

5K

Denver

November 11

Rim Rock Run

37K

Grand Junction

Racing Series Scoring

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners aged 39 and under. The masters divsion is for runners 40-49. The grand masters division is for runners aged 50-59. The seniors divsions is for runners 60 and over. Runners may participate in as many races as they choose. For races with multiple starts, finish time will be used to calculate points. If a race has scoring trouble, it may be removed from the series. For races with multiple events, only the events listed will be scored. Your division is based on the first race of the year that you score in.

Place All Divisions

Scoring System 1

2

3

4

5

100

90

80

70 60

6

7

8

9 10

50 40 30 20

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Race Results...

2006 Colorado Runner Racing Series Results and Standings Spring Runoff 10M, Pueblo, CO March 5, 2006 118 Finishers - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runners - Weather: Sunny and 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4700’ Open Male (39 and Under): 1. Scott Lebo, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:14, 100; 2. Matthew Drake, 17, Pueblo West, CO, 1:04:10, 90; 3. Bennet Krawchuk, 20, USAFA, CO, 1:05:28, 80; 4. S. Craig Geiser Jr, 21, USAFA, CO, 1:08:07, 70; 5. Kent Murray, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:47, 60; 6. Thom Ledoux, 31, Canon City, CO, 1:11:24, 50; 7. Brian Scott Vaniwarden, 26, Canon City, CO, 1:12:18, 40; 8. David Garcia, 16, Rocky Ford, CO, 1:14:19, 30; 9. Jacob Hall, 20, USAFA, CO, 1:14:39, 20; 10.

Clay Mitchell, 23, Monte Vista, CO, 1:15:21, 10. Masters (4049): 1. Erik Packard, 41, Mesa, CO, 1:00:54, 100; 2. Richard Hessek, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:31, 90; 3. Keith Long, 48, Solano, NM, 1:04:17, 80; 4. Glenn Strebe, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:04, 70; 5. Johnny Ray Garcia, 49, Raton, NM, 1:08:53, 60; 6. David Baker, 48, Pueblo, CO, 1:13:35, 50; 7. Ron Nelson, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:35, 40; 8. Robert Brotherston, 47, Security, CO, 1:17:42, 30; 9. Bernie Schneider, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:18:49, 20; 10. Keith Kauffeld, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:52, 10. Grand Masters (50-59): 1.

John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 1:01:29, 100; 2. Dan Tessier, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:57, 90; 3. Dave O’Sadnick, 50, Evergreen, CO, 1:08:16, 80; 4. James Robinson, 54, Pueblo, CO, 1:11:32, 70; 5. George Greco, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:14:50, 60; 6. Joe Stommel, 56, Pueblo, CO, 1:15:57, 50; 7.

Allen Weaver, 53, Canon City, CO, 1:18:03, 40; 8. Roy Hughes, 53, Canon City, CO, 1:20:21, 30; 9. Pete Doyle, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:21:59, 20; 10. Ed Leanos, 58, Pueblo, CO, 1:23:20, 10. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 1:19:12, 100; 2. Jack Barry, 67, Littleton, CO, 1:23:00, 90; 3. Kent Mitchell, 64, Erie, CO, 1:25:44, 80; 4. Carl Bartecchi, 66, Pueblo, CO, 1:27:11, 70; 5. Richard Kennett, 70, Salida, CO, 1:40:45, 60. Open Female (39 and Under): 1. Shannon Meredith, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:53, 100; 2. Lori Eslinger VanManen, 25, Pueblo, CO, 1:12:25, 90; 3. Angel Newsom, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:04, 80; 4. Katherine Frank Dvorsky, 34, Pueblo,

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CO, 1:19:25, 70; 5. Anna Marie Marshall, 14, Pueblo West, CO, 1:20:27, 60; 6. Marcy Epperson, 33, Canon City, CO, 1:23:08, 50; 7. Lacey Ledoux, 27, Canon City, CO, 1:27:28, 40; 8. Pamela Cherkofsky, 36, Palmer Lake, CO, 1:28:05, 30; 9. Cathy Osban, 37, Pueblo, CO, 1:29:11, 20; 10. Linda Strange, 35, Rye, CO, 1:29:44, 10. Masters (40-49): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:05:32, 100; 2. Amy Regnier, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:36, 90; 3. Lisa Rainsberger, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:32, 80; 4. Traci Winterbottom, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:46, 70; 5. Carla Augenstein, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:17:50, 60; 6.

Christina Jensen, 40, Denver, CO, 1:22:25, 50; 7. Diane Brown, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:25:35, 40; 8. Marcia Hughes, 47, Canon City, CO, 1:25:57, 30; 9. Stacey Diaz, 45, Pueblo, CO, 1:27:46, 20; 10. Diane Warner, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:32, 10. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO, 1:15:43, 100; 2. Polly Zimmerman, 50, Golden, CO, 1:22:08, 90; 3. Kerri Coulter, 51, Canon City, CO, 1:23:46, 80; 4. Peg Roddy-Reeg, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:24:43, 70; 5.

Lorraine Hoyle, 58, Pueblo, CO, 1:25:48, 60; 6. Julie Marshall, 57, Canon City, CO, 1:30:37, 50; 7. Sue Meyers, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:31:42, 40; 8. Diane Cridennda, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:32:31, 30; 9. Sharon Bailey, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:33:15, 20; 10. Martha Kramer, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:34:24, 10. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, 66, Lakewood, CO, 1:29:23,100.

2678 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Cold, snow, and light winds with temperatures in the 30’s - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5300’ Open Male (39 and Under): 1. John Suspic, 27, Boulder, CO, 20:26, 100; 2. Peter Vail, 31, Boulder, CO, 20:30, 90; 3. Peter Remien, 26, 21:04, 80; 4. Eric Griffiths, 23, Boulder, CO, 21:08, 70; 5. Chester Kurtz, 31, 21:31, 60; 6. Cody Hill, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:40, 50; 7. Kevin Gallagher, 26, 22:00, 40; 8.

Adam Breaks, 26, 22:33, 30; 9. Todd Larsen, 28, 23:14, 20; 10.

Max Spradley, 29, 23:48, 10. Masters (40-49): 1. Keith Johnson, 44, Littleton, CO, 22:12, 100; 2. Ken Pliska, 40, 22:17, 90; 3.

Erik Packard, 41, Mesa, CO, 23:15, 80; 4. Mike Wasson, 40, Monument, CO, 23:24, 70; 5. William Goodwin, 43, 25:08, 60; 6.

Ed Freygang, 42, 25:22, 50; 7. Hal Kyles, 45, 25:47, 40; 8. Joel Duttera, 43, 25:48, 30; 9. Steve Pyle, 47, 25:51, 20; 10. David Christopher, 47, 25:53, 10. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 24:16, 100; 2. Dave O’Sadnick, 50, Evergreen, CO, 25:00, 90; 3. Ron Hendricks, 53, 25:29, 80; 4.

Bob Basse, 51, 26:17, 70; 5. Rich Sandoval, 52, 27:00, 60; 6.

Jay Vosburgh, 50, 27:14, 50; 7. Pete Foster, 52, 27:18, 40; 8.

Pete Mang, 55, 27:48, 30; 9. Bob Caillouette, 51, 28:00, 20; 10.

Tony Kaleth, 58, 28:29, 10. Seniors (60+): 1. Arnie Willems, 63, Laramie, WY, 30:10, 100; 2. Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 31:00, 90; 3. Jack Barry, 67, Littleton, CO, 31:15, 80; 4. Rob McGuire, 60, 31:46, 70; 5. Martin Hildago, 62, 31:58, 60; 6. Roger Wittner, 62, 32:20, 50; 7. John Boyle, 68, 33:44, 40; 8. David Vanallen, 60, 34:09, 30; 9. Bob Whiteley, 61, 34:34, 20; 10. Gary Stampka, 63, 34:48, 10. Open Female (39 and Under): 1. Martha Tenorio, 39, Boulder, CO, 23:33, 100; 2. Amanda Occhi, 25, Manitou Springs, CO, 25:00, 90; 3. Jennifer Campbell, 22, 25:43, 80; 4. Jocelyn Petrella, 26, Denver, CO, 26:06, 70; 5. Heather Fredriksen, 29, Boulder, CO, 26:20, 60; 6. Andrea Viger, 28, 26:24, 50; 7. Bridget Mackinnon, 29, Denver, CO, 26:28, 40; 8. Becky Peebles, 24, 26: 35, 30; 9. Michelle Quinlan, 23, 26:46, 20; 10. Lynda Andros, 29, Vail, CO, 26:57, 10. Masters (40-49): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 24:28, 100; 2. Noelle Greer, 41, 25:28, 90; 3. Susan Brooker, 42, 26:23, 80; 4. Ellen Hart, 47, Denver, CO, 26:42, 70; 5. Janet Rooney, 42, 27:39, 60; 6. Lynn McEwen, 43, 29:40, 50; 7. Robin Waters, 49, Aurora, CO, 31:05, 40; 8. Susan Cooney, 48, 32: 18, 30; 9. Elizabeth Tennaut, 41, 32:45, 20; 10. Patty Kelley, 41, 32:54, 10. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO, 28:16, 100; 2. Polly Zimmerman, 50, Golden, CO, 31:03, 90; 3. Martha Boon, 50, 32:22, 80; 4. Dee Dee Beard, 55, 32:32, 70; 5. Susan Hering, 53, Boulder, CO, 33:53, 60; 6.

Sara Collyar, 51, 35:37, 50; 7. Donna Martinez, 54, 36:17, 40; 8.

Fran Summerhill, 52, 37:00, 30; 9. Bobbie Saunders, 57, 37:25, 20; 10. Carole Hogan, 56, 38:11, 10. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, 66, Lakewood, CO, 34:12, 100; 2. Myra Rhodes, 73, 36:07, 90; 3. Joan Lockwood, 61, 38:09, 80; 4. Wanda Willems, 62, Laramie, WY, 39:16, 70; 5. Anne Wright, 61, 40:03, 60; 6.

Sandra Rostie, 62, 42:16, 50; 7. Susan Miles, 61, 43:02, 40; 8.

Tavia Campbell, 61, 44:39, 30; 9. Nancy Mallon, 60, 44:59, 20; 10. Rosalina Murch, 65, 46:04, 10.

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Current Standings After Five Races Name, Age, Town, Total Points, Total Races. Open Male (39 and Under): 1. John Suspic, 27, Boulder, CO, 200, 2; 2. Peter Vail, 31, Boulder, CO, 170, 2; 3. Aaron Clark, 19, Gunnison, CO, 100, 1; 3.

Scott Lebo, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 100, 1; 3. Luke Watson, 25, Minneapolis, MN, 100, 1; 6. Michael Aish, 29, Gunnison, CO, 90, 1; 6. Matthew Drake, 17, Pueblo West, CO, 90, 1; 6.

Chris England, 31, Superior, CO, 90, 1; 6. Steve Hackworth, 27, Larkspur, CO, 90, 1; 10. Ryan Kirkpatrick, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 80, 1; 10. Bennet Krawchuk, 20, USAFA, CO, 80, 1; 10.

Matt Mach, 18, Denver, CO, 80, 1; 10. Peter Remien, 26, 80, 1. Masters (40-49): 1. Keith Johnson, 44, Littleton, CO, 380, 4; 1. Erik Packard, 41, Mesa, CO, 380, 5; 3. Charles Bedford, 40,

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Other Results From Around The Region Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe 5K, Edwards, CO February 25, 2006

Murray, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. James Boughter, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:23. Seniors (60+): 1. James Boughter, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:23.

Female (Overall): 1. Connilee Walter, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 42:56; 2. Emily Nyquist, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:25; 3. Anna Marshall, 13, Pueblo West, CO, 45:43; 4. Courtney Butler, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:02; 5. Sandie Hubbard, 38, Alamosa, CO, 48:40. Masters (40+): 1. Susan Griffin-Kaklikian, 50, Castle Rock, CO, 49:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Griffin-Kaklikian, 50, Castle Rock, CO, 49:18. Seniors (60+): 1.

117 Finishers - Timing by: Altitude Racing Male (Overall): 1. Antonio Holguin, Avon, CO, 40, 18:30; 2. Mark Muehlethaler, Eagle, CO, 46, 22:41; 3. David Johnson, Eagle, CO, 36, 23:25; 4. Jace Crane, Vail, CO, 26, 24:16; 5. Mike Hilmer, Eagle, CO, 37, 24:54. Masters (40+): 1. Antonio Holguin, Avon, CO, 40, 18:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Irwin Ray, Eagle, CO, 52, 26:44. Seniors (60+): 1. George Johnson, Centennial, CO, 70, 32:02. Female (Overall): 1. Katie Mazzia, Eagle, CO, 36, 22:38; 2. Sarah Giovagnoli, Eagle, CO, 41, 22:55; 3. Sue Hibbs, Eagle, CO, 41, 25:42; 4. Amy Reynolds, Edwards, CO, 28, 26: 53; 5. Megan Morrissey, Eagle, CO, 36, 27:13. Masters (40+): 1.

Sarah Giovagnoli, Eagle, CO, 41, 22:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janice Tonz, Broomfield, CO, 52, 40:41.

Winter Series #4 10K/20K, Black Forest, CO February 25, 2006 238 Finishers (111 = 20K, 195 = 10K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: 40 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7465’ 20K Male (Overall): 1. Sam Nagatia, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:16:43; 2. Mike Wasson, 40, Monument, CO, 1:17:21; 3. Dominik Nogic, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:54; 4. Eric Peterson, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:48; 5. Erick Jordan, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:57. Masters (40+): 1. Sam Nagatia, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:16:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Bremner, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:25:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Hans Zimmermann, 66, Monument, CO, 2:05:36. Female (Overall): 1. Elizabeth Watkins, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:27:13; 2. Jennifer Weiss, 24, Boulder, CO, 1:33:37; 3. Bev Zimmermann, 42, Monument, CO, 1:34:01; 4. Traci Winterbottom, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:37:19; 5. Sandi Brandi, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:42:44. Masters (40+): 1. Bev Zimmermann, 42, Monument, CO, 1:34:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 60, Black Forest, CO, 1:57:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 60, Black Forest, CO, 1:57:44. 10K Male (Overall): 1.

Dean Black, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:13; 2. Andrew Abdella, 19, Elbert, CO, 37:24; 3. Mike Sickafoose, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:50; 4. Jeff Holt, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:57; 5. Nate Smith, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:59. Masters (40+): 1. Todd

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Boulder, CO, 160, 2; 4. Hans Funke, 45, Englewood, CO, 150, 2; 5. Andy Ames, 43, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 5. Daniel Miller, 43, Boulder, CO, 100, 2; 7. Darren De Reuck, 40, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 7. Richard Hessek, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 90, 1; 7. Ken Pliska, 40, 90, 1; 10. Keith Long, 48, Solano, NM, 80, 1. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 50, Evergreen, CO, 440, 5; 2. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 400, 4; 3. Richard Luck, 50, Boulder, CO, 150, 2; 4. Dave Dooley, 58, Erie, CO, 90, 1; 4. Robert Hintermeister, 50, Avon, CO, 90, 1; 4. Rich Sandoval, 52, Boulder, CO, 90, 2; 4. Dan Tessier, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 90, 1; 8.

Ron Hendricks, 53, 80, 1; 8. Heath Hibbard, 52, Montrose, CO, 80, 2; 8. Simon Martin, 53, Boulder, CO, 80, 1. Seniors (60+): 1.

Jack Barry, 67, Littleton, CO, 390, 5; 2. Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 270, 3; 3. Jeff Dumas, 60, Boulder, CO, 190, 2; 4. Tom Lemire, 62, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 4. Bill Scherwin, 60, Highlands Ranch, CO, 100, 1; 4. Arnie Willems, 63, Laramie, WY, 100, 1; 7.

Edwin Peiker, 75, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 7. Bill Smitham, 61, Golden, CO, 90, 1; 9. Kent Mitchell, 64, Erie, CO, 80, 1; 9. Ross Westley, 69, Arvada, CO, 80, 1. Open Female (39 and Under): 1. Lynda Andros, 29, Vail, CO, 100, 2; 1. Erin Chlumsky, 26, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 1. Shannon Meredith, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 100, 1; 1. Renee Metivier, 24, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 1. Jena Pohle, 26, Aurora, CO, 100, 1; 1. Martha Tenorio, 39, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 7. Lesia Atkinson, 39, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 7. Lori Eslinger VanManen, 25, Pueblo, CO, 90, 1; 7. Tera Moody, 25, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 10. Nicole Aish, 29, Gunnison, CO, 80, 1; 10. Jennifer Campbell, 22, 80, 1; 10. Angel Newsom, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 80, 1; 10. Amanda Occhi, 25, Manitou Springs, CO, 80, 1; 10.

Alexis Skarda, 16, Boulder, CO, 80, 1; 10. Ann-Erika Whitebird, 32, Boulder, CO, 80, 1. Masters (40-49): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 480, 5; 2. Catriona Dowling, 47, Boulder, CO, 150, 2; 3. Robin Waters, 49, Aurora, CO, 130, 2; 4. Colleen De Reuck, 41, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 4. Sheri Lynn Wright, 42, Superior, CO, 100, 2; 6. Noelle Greer, 41, 90, 1; 6. Sarah Krakoff, 40, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 6. Amy Regnier, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 90, 1; 9.

Susan Brooker, 42, 80, 1; 9. Darla Gray, 44, Denver, CO, 80, 1; 9. Ellen Hart, 47, Denver, CO, 80, 2; 9. Lisa Rainsberger, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 80, 1. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. Polly Zimmerman, 50, Golden, CO, 340, 4; 2. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO, 300, 3; 3. Susan Hering, 53, Boulder, CO, 260, 4; 4.

Cathy Nicoletti, 54, Nederland, CO, 100, 1; 4. Susan Schulte, 50, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 6. Kathy Dehaas, 50, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 6.

Nancy King-Aston, 50, Lafayette, CO, 90, 1; 8. Martha Boon, 50, 80, 1; 8. Kerri Coulter, 51, Canon City, CO, 80, 1; 8. Jan Vermilye, 56, Lyons, CO, 80, 1. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, 66, Lakewood, CO, 380, 4; 2. Sandra Rostie, 62, 130, 2; 3. Gail Hunter-Carlson, 61, Longmont, CO, 100, 1; 3. Sue Peiker, 71, Boulder, CO, 100, 1; 3. Carol Shively, 60, Littleton, CO, 100, 1; 6. Vici Adele-Dehaan, 70, Boulder, CO, 90, 1; 6. Myra Rhodes, 73, 90, 1; 8. Mary Althauser, 64, Longmont, CO, 80, 2; 8. Joan Lockwood, 61, 80, 1; 8. Judy Moir, 63, Nederland, CO, 80, 1; 8.

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Irwin, Farmington, NM, 36:24. Female (Overall): 1. Kathaleen Recker, Grand Junction, CO, 34:54; 2. Crystal Morgan, Shiprock, NM, 35:14; 3. Amelia Wegener, Sandy, UT, 36:07; 4. Erika Wilde, Springville, UT, 36:32; 5. Deirdre Garvey, Boulder, CO, 36:57.

Masters (40+): 1. Deirdre Garvey, Boulder, CO, 36:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Vicki Pedler, Moab, UT, 40:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, Lakewood, CO, 42:05.

St. Patty’s Run For The Green 5K Highlands Ranch, CO March 18, 2006 193 Finishers (170 - Run, 23 - Walk) - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5700’

Martha Kinsinger, 71, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:17.

5K on St. Patrick’s Day, Colorado Springs, CO March 11, 2006 833 Finishers - WinningTime Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: 50 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6100’ Male (Overall): 1. Josh Spiker, 24, 15:05; 2. Justin Young, 26, 15:23; 3. Michael Nikkila, 24, 15:33; 4. Adam Rich, 25, 15:44; 5.

Julianne Boggs, 19, 15:44. Masters (40+): 1. Sammy Nagatia, 46, 16:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rich Hadley, 50, 18:41.

Seniors (60+): 1. James Boughter, 62, 19:47. Female (Overall): 1. Michelle Kelly, 28, 19:12; 2. Connilee Walter, 33, 19:27; 3.

Shannon Meredith, 35, 19:39; 4. Cindy O’Neill, 44, 19:44; 5. Amy Regnier, 43, 19:45. Masters (40+): 1. Cindy O’Neill, 44, 19:44.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peg Roddy-Reeg, 57, 24:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce Mckelvey, 60, 24:47.

Shamrock Shuffle 10M/5K, Albuquerque, NM March 12, 2006 138 Finishers (62 - 10M, 76 - 5K) - Champion Chip Timing by: The Athletes Edge 10M Male (Overall): 1. Andrew Musuva, 36, 59:00; 2. Donnie Warner, Thoreau, NM, 22, 59:03; 3. Eli Torgeson, Albuquerque, NM, 34, 59:04. Masters (40+): 1. Peter Doane, Albquerque, NM, 41, 1:00:53. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Nolan, Albuquerque, NM, 51, 1:01:42. Female (Overall): 1. Roxy Hunt, Albuquerque, NM, 41, 1:10:04; 2. Heidi Gober, Albquerque, NM, 37, 1:11:08; 3.

Suzanne Lefebre-Biehl, Albuquerque, NM, 40, 1:13:19. Masters (40+): 1. Roxy Hunt, Albuquerque, NM, 41, 1:10:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Linda Fisher, 58, 1:36:25. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Cameron Stuber, Santa Fe, NM, 30, 15:54; 2. Philip Keller, Albuquerque, NM, 25, 16:06; 3. Blake Wood, Los Alamos, NM, 47, 16:15. Masters (40+): 1. Blake Wood, Los Alamos, NM, 47, 16:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alex Griego, Albuquerque, NM, 55, 24:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Ken Callaghan, Albuquerque, NM, 63, 25:47. Female (Overall): 1. Rachel Dobbs, 23, 17:28; 2.

Jackie Gallegos, 23, 18:01; 3. Emily Hauer, Santa Fe, NM, 30, 18:20. Masters (40+): 1. Linda Laktasic, Tijeras, NM, 45, 24:02.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Shirley Case, Albuquerque, NM, 62, 43:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Shirley Case, Albuquerque, NM, 62, 43:28.

Canyonlands Half Marathon/5M, Moab, UT March 18, 2006 3564 Finishers (2755 - Half, 809 - 5M) - Champion Chip Timing by: Millisecond Sports - Elevation: Start = 4125’, Finish = 4050’ Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Mike Nielson, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:11:59; 1. Joseph Wilson, Ogden, UT, 1:12:25; 3. Ken Pliska, Louisville, CO, 1:14:14; 4. Michael Kirk, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:14:39; 5. Ewen North, Boulder, CO, 1:15:03. Masters (40+): 1. Ken Pliska, Louisville, CO, 1:14:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Hajicek, Lakewood, CO, 1:18:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Harry Terrill, Monrovia, CA, 1:44:49. Female (Overall): 1. Julie Cassidy, Park City, UT, 1:28:08; 2. Danelle Ballengee, Dillon, CO, 1:28:31; 3. Shannon Nobis-scherer, Moab, UT, 1:29:26; 4.

Susan Williams, Littleton, CO, 1:31:33; 5. Kristi Jordan, Niwot, CO, 1:32:39. Masters (40+): 1. Kristi Jordan, Niwot, CO, 1:32:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Blondie Vucich, Vail, CO, 1:38:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol McKinley, Aurora, CO, 2:20:21.

5M Male (Overall): 1. Christopher Knoles, Centerville, UT, 28:08; 2. Joshua Coon, Durango, CO, 28:42; 3. James Nduati, Shiprock, NM, 29:27; 4. Boris Benally, Shiprock, NM, 29:51; 5.

Erwin Chaco, Crownpoint, NM, 30:16. Masters (40+): 1. Brian Coleman, Fruit Heights, UT, 34:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Jack Torrey, Salt Lake City, UT, 35:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Marc

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Carbon Valley 5K, Frederick, CO March 18, 2006 250 Finishers (175 - Run, 75 - Walk) - Timing by: Morning Star Timing Male (Overall): 1. Dean Maruna, 46, 18:00; 2. Vince Calvo, 39, 18:23; 3. Daniel Burton, 45, 19:45; 4. Doug Croft, 40, 19:49; 5.

Brian Gumkowski, 33, 19:54. Masters (40+): 1. Dean Maruna, 46, 18:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jim Roeder, 54, 20:57.

Seniors (60+): 1. Chuck Otuopalik, 62, 24:23. Female (Overall): 1. Lindsey Tubbs, 13, 22:47; 2. Stephani Wright, 24, 24:22; 3.

Kristin Newell, 27, 24:28; 4. Coreene Hanson, 44, 24:41; 5. Chum Tran, 30, 24:52. Masters (40+): 1. Coreene Hanson, 44, 24:41.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheeri Buchner, 50, 24:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Althauser, 64, 37:52. Walk Male (Overall): 1.

Jacob Randolph, 14, 28:02; 2. Jim Roeder, 54, 31:10; 3. Robert McGuire, 51, 34:04. Female (Overall): 1. Mary McManaman, 19, 28:16; 2. Stephanie Padilla, 99, 37:37; 3. Tracie Wittebag, 17, 37:55.

Coyote Cutoff 5M, Montrose, CO March 18, 2006 19 Finishers - Timing by: San Juan Mountain Runners Male (Overall): 1. Glenn Steckler, 41, Telluride, CO, 32:33; 2.

Heath Hibbard, 52, Montrose, CO, 33:12; 3. Ricky Denesik, 46, Mountain Village, CO, 33:22; 4. Eric Krch, 47, Montrose, CO, 34: 58; 5. Jim Heneghan, 44, Olathe, KS, 36:53. Female (Overall): 1. Kjersten Davis, 46, Montrose, CO, 38:46; 2. Rhonda Jones, 31, Montrose, CO, 40:11; 3. Gina Cassel, 40, Delta, CO, 42:43; 4. Amanda Clements, 43, Montrose, CO, 44:36; 5. Sue Hibbard, 46, Montrose, CO, 57:46.

Lucky Clover 10K, Littleton, CO March 18, 2006 48 Finishers - Timing by: Eclectic Edge Racing Male (Overall): 1. Levi Crawford, 21, 39:51; 2. Steven Shea, 23, 45:08; 3. Tim Sullivan, 45, 45:48; 4. Karl Blaeuer, 41, 46:43; 5.

Jeffrey Plumer, 20, 47:26. Female (Overall): 1. Laurie Mizener, 36, 47:48; 2. Megan Neldner, 25, 50:43; 3. Mar Vansistine, 24, 53:04; 4. Elizabeth Bravman, 29, 58:01; 5. Wendy Mccaffrey, 35, 60:10.

E-Days Blaster Dash 5K, Golden, CO April 8, 2006 65 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: 40 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5770’ Male (Overall): 1. Mike Sharkey, Arvada, CO, 26, 16:21; 2.

John Tallerday, Lakewood, CO, 20, 16:37; 3. Sean Cusick, Golden, CO, 19, 16:46; 4. Ian Mullikin, Golden, CO, 18, 17:25; 5. Kelly Eurek, Golden, CO, 19, 17:53. Masters (40+): 1. Paul Santi, Golden, CO, 41, 19:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edward King, Littleton, CO, 53, 23:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Case, Albuquerque, NM, 63, 30:43. Female (Overall): 1. Megan McKee, Golden, CO, 22, 20:51; 2. Emily Milian, Golden, CO, 19, 22:48; 3. Hannah Hausman, Breckenridge, CO, 14, 23:09; 4. Amy Dubetz, Lakewood, CO, 20, 23:50; 5. Traci Case, Golden, CO, 37, 24:44. Masters (40+): 1. Cheryl Danni, Golden, CO, 47, 30:10.

Clint Wells leads Peter Vail at the Go Metro State Downtown 5K. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Connie Warren, Denver, CO, 55, 31:12.

Seniors (60+): 1. Kathy Starostka, Arvada, CO, 60, 36:55.

Go Metro State 5K, Denver, CO April 9, 2006 192 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: 40 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5200’ Male (Overall): 1. Clint Wells, Superior, CO, 30, 14:46; 2. Peter Vail, Boulder, CO, 31, 15:20; 3. Jeremy Parks, Parker, CO, 29, 16: 24; 4. Hans Funke, Boulder, CO, 45, 16:41; 5. Matthew Popowski, Denver, CO, 21, 17:21. Masters (40+): 1. Hans Funke, Boulder, CO, 45, 16:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Hoffman, West Des Moines, IA, 52, 20:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Jay Wissot, Denver, CO, 61, 23:44. Female (Overall): 1. Paige Higgins, Littleton, CO, 23, 17:59, 2. Danielle Elise Kehoe, Arvada, CO, 18, 19:42; 3. Heather Fredriksen, Boulder, CO, 29, 20:05; 4.

Amanda McCracken, Boulder, CO, 28, 20:13; 5. Alison Renee Steele, Longmont, CO, 25, 20:27. Masters (40+): 1. Jan Hughes, Boulder, CO, 55, 21:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jan Hughes, Boulder, CO, 55, 21:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Tommie Atanasoff, Boulder, CO, 63, 30:24.

Dash and Dine 5K #1, Boulder, CO April 11, 2006 239 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: 70 degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5400’ Male (Overall): 1. Justin Mock, Boulder, CO, 24, 17:20; 2. James Johnson, Boulder, CO, 37, 17:23; 3. Will Kelsay, Boulder, CO, 24, 17:26; 4. Brian Ream, Boulder, CO, 30, 17:34; 5. Danny Miller, Boulder, CO, 43, 17:55. Masters (40+): 1. Danny Miller, Boulder, CO, 43, 17:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Simon Martin, Boulder, CO, 53, 18:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Amador, Lafayette, CO, 60, 25:24. Female (Overall): 1. Sunny Gilbert, Boulder, CO, 27, 19:22; 2. Maureen Sweeney, Boulder, CO, 28, 20:07; 3. Lilly Johnson, Boulder, CO, 33, 20:27; 4. Jennifer Cubillas, Louisville, CO, 36, 20:51; 5. Erin Dunham, Superior, CO, 22, 21:09. Masters (40+): 1. Leslie Mayer, Boulder, CO, 41, 22:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon McKeown, Boulder, CO, 50, 23:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Diana Bruckner, Longmont, CO, 61, 30:01.

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Runners head out at the start of the Moab Marathon.

Male (Overall): 1. Keith Johnson, 44, 17:16; 2. Kyle Berhardy, 32, 17:44; 3. Andrew Holton, 38, 18:08; 4. Davin Anderson, 23, 18:40; 5. Joseff Diedrich, 28, 19:00. Masters (40+): 1. Keith Johnson, 44, 17:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edward King, 53, 21:55.

Seniors (60+): 1. Jack Barry, 67, 24:10. Female (Overall): 1.

Carrie Messner, 28, 18:00, 2. Eleanor Fulton, 12, 20:55; 3. Lori Bomleny, 28, 22:43; 4. Leslee Hempel, 39, 22:47; 5. Joy Wobido, 33, 23:01. Masters (40+): 1. Andrea Anderson, 40, 23:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marcela Salazar, 50, 26:36. Seniors (60+): 1.

Sally Reed, 69, 34:50. Walk Male (Overall): 1. Tom Kupcho, 45, 43:41; 2. Robert Karp, 45, 45:52; 3. Bill Calena, 52, 45:54.

Female (Overall): 1. Katy Morten, 54, 40:03; 2. Denise Kupcho, 46, 43:42; 3. Debra Newby, 41, 44:24.

Race Calendar... may May 02 Dash and Dine 5K #4 6:30 PM Boulder, CO 303-818-7797 www.Dash-n-Dine.com May 06 Blossom Day 5K 8:00 AM Canon City, CO 719-269-8790 Castlewood Cliffs 10K 9:00 AM Franktown, CO 303-642-7917 racingunderground.com Flat Out 5K 8:00 AM Broomfield, CO 303-444-7223 www.bolderboulder.com Garden of the Gods 5M/5K 8:00 AM Colorado Springs, CO 719-635-8803 www.csgrandprix.com Spirit Challenge 10K/5K 10:00 AM Steamboat Springs, CO 970-879-7176 www.runningseries.com Women’s River Trail 5K 9:00 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-257-9267 www.mmstriders.org May 07 Spring Classic T & F Meet 8:00 AM Albuquerque, NM 505-293-3693 www.usatfnm.org Cinco de Mayo 10K/5K 9:30 AM Pueblo, CO 719-549-7659 www.socorunners.org Colorado Marathon Mini-Marathon/10K 6:00 AM Ft. Collins, CO 303-694-2030 www.ftcollinsmarathon.com Niketown 5K for Kids 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-623-6453 www.niketown5k.com Make-a-Wish Half Marathon 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com Run for the Zoo 10K/5K 7:00 AM Albuquerque, NM 505-764-6280 www.run4zoo.org May 09 Dash and Dine 5K #5 6:30 PM Boulder, CO 303-818-7797 www.Dash-n-Dine.com May 13 Alex Hoag 5K 8:00 AM Colorado Springs, CO 719-660-1346 www.alexhoagrun.org

Black Canyon Ascent 8:00 AM Montrose, CO 970-252-0230 www.sjmr.org

Hayden Cog Run 10:00 AM Hayden, CO 970-819-0316 www.runningseries.com

Highlands Ranch Heritage 5K 8:30 AM Highlands Ranch, CO 303-471-7044 highlandsranchrunseries.com

The Headless Chicken 5K 9:00 AM Fruita, CO 970-858-0360 www.mmstriders.org

Highline Canal Run 10K/5K 8:00 AM Centennial, CO 303-798-7515 www.ssprd.org

Native American Champs Run 7:00 AM Gallup, NM 505-256-3525 SquashBlossomClassic.com

Holy Family Hallelujah 5K 9:00 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-256-7227

Olathe Marathon 7:00 AM Olathe, KS 800-921-5678 www.olathemarathon.com

Jemez 50M/50K Mountain Runs 5:00 AM Los Alamos, NM 505-662-5959 www.highaltitudeathletics.org Mamma Mia 5K 8:30 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com

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Wheels and Heels 5K 10:00 AM Denver, CO 303-830-1839 www.parkinsonrockies.org May 21

Pathways 5K 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-321-6262 www.parentpathways.org Race for Ability 9:00 AM Logan, UT 435-713-0288 www.cgadventures.org May 14 AirLife Memorial 10K/5K 8:00 AM Littleton, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com Colorado Rockies 5K 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-430-2817 www.coloradorockies.com Mothers Day Mile 1:00 PM Glenwood Springs, CO 970-945-2632 www.glenwoodraces.com Tortoise & Hare Race Series 8:00 AM Ft. Collins, CO 970-482-5470 fortcollinsrunningclub.com May 16 Dash and Dine 5K #6 6:30 PM Boulder, CO 303-818-7797 www.Dash-n-Dine.com May 20 24 Hours of Boulder 12:00 PM Boulder, CO 303-249-1112 ww.geminiadventures.com Boulder 100 12:00 PM Boulder, CO 303-249-1112 ww.geminiadventures.com

CMRA Memorial Run 5K 9:00 AM Littleton, CO www.comastersrun.org Colorado Colfax Marathon USATF National Club Marathon Relay Champs Half Marathon 6:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 coloradocolfaxmarathon.org Dolphin Dash 5K/1M 9:30 AM Cherry Hills Village, CO 303-806-9018 www.chvedadsclub.org Run To The Longest Tram 7:00 AM Albuquerque, NM 505-345-4274 www.newmexicomarathon.org May 27 Garfield Grumble 8:00 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-245-4243 www.mmstriders.org

JUNE 3

Pelican Fest Triathlon 8:00 AM Windsor, CO 970-686-5828 www.pelicanfest.com

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May 28 Narrow Gauge 10M/5K 8:00 AM Durango, CO 970-884-9257 www.go-dmt.org Wyoming Marathon 5K/Half Marathon/52.4M 6:00 AM Laramie, WY 307-635-3316 www.angelfire.com/wy2/ marathon

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Race Calendar... june June 01 Dan Peterson Memorial Mile 6:30 PM Fruita, CO 970-260-4612 June 03 Baby Bear Hugs 5K 9:00 AM Limon, CO 719-743-2526-22 Fruita Triathlon 7:00 AM Fruita, CO 970-858-0260 www.mmstriders.org Kanab Triathlon 7:00 AM Kanab, UT 435-632-6012 www.kanabtri.com National Trails Day Race/Walk 8:00 AM Cloudcroft, NM 505-434-3787 www.nmrailstotrails.org Rocky Mountain Health 5K 9:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com Salt Lake City Marathon Half Marathon/5K 6:45 AM Salt Lake City, UT 801-412-6060 www.saltlakecitymarathon.com Spring Run Off 10K/5K 9:00 AM Vail, CO 970-926-4799 tevamountaingames.com

Tortoise & Hare Race Series 8:00 AM Ft. Collins, CO 970-482-5470 fortcollinsrunningclub.com June 11 ASHA Colorado 5K 9:00 AM Highlands Ranch, CO 303-408-7839 5k.ashacolorado.org Desert R.A.T.S. 7:00 PM Moab, UT 303-249-1112 ww.geminiadventures.com Garden of the Gods 10M 7:00 AM Colorado Springs, CO 719-473-2625 pikespeakmarathon.org Mini Haha Triathlon 8:00 AM Broomfield, CO 303-464-5500 www.broomfieldrecreation.com Rocky Mountain Half Marathon Women’s 8K 7:30 AM Denver, CO 877-845-3647 www.rmrunning.com Trrekker Triathlon 6:00 AM Colorado Springs, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com June 14 Summit Trail Series #1 5:45 PM Breckenridge, CO 970-453-1734 townofbreckenridge.com June 17

Tri-Trail Challenge 8:00 AM Evergreen, CO 303-674-5446 eclecticedgeracing.com

Highlands Ranch 5K 8:30 AM Highlands Ranch, CO 303-471-7044 highlandsranchrunseries.com

Water Tower 5M 7:30 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-241-6478 www.mmstriders.org

Hot Springs Short Cut Run 9:00 AM Steamboat Springs, CO 970-879-7637 www.runningseries.com

June 04

Kremmling Classic 10K/5K 8:30 AM Kremmling, CO 877-573-4314 www.kremmlingchamber.com

Casper Marathon Half Marathon 6:30 AM Casper, WY 307-577-4974 www.runwyoming.com Steamboat Marathon Half Marathon/10K 7:30 AM Steamboat Springs, CO 970-879-0880 www.runningseries.com June 10 Charity Chase 5K 9:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com CMRA South Valley 10K 8:00 AM Littleton, CO www.comastersrun.org Run the Rockies 1/2 Marathon Ten Mile Creek 10K 8:30 AM Frisco, CO 303-635-2815 www.emgcolorado.com

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Mt. Evans Ascent 8:00 AM Idaho Springs, CO 303-642-7917 racingunderground.com

Estes Park, CO 970-586-7117 www.epmarathon.org Joe Colton’s 15M/10M/10K/5K 9:00 AM Rollinsville, CO 303-258-7113 www.joecoltonadventure.org

Stadium Stampede 5K 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.stadiumstampede.org June 21 Ekiden Trail Relay 6:00 PM Littleton, CO 303-674-5446 eclecticedgeracing.com Summer Solstice 5K 6:30 PM Denver, CO 303-430-2817 June 24 Aspen Downtown Mile 8:00 AM Aspen, CO 970-319-7519 Jackson Hole Half Marathon 8:00 AM Jackson, WY 801-913-2227 www.jacksonhalf.com Leadville 100 Training Camp Leadville, CO 719-486-3502 www.leadvilletrail100.com Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival, Day 1 Bend, OR 503-644-6822 www.racecenter.com

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June 28 Summit Trail Series #2 5:45 PM Breckenridge, CO 970-453-1734 townofbreckenridge.com

july July 01 Leadville Trail Marathon Half Marathon 8:00 AM Leadville, CO 719-486-3502 wwwl.leadvilletrail100.com Sabetha Firecracker 5K 8:00 AM Sabetha, KS 785-284-2303 www.runsabetha.com Saxon Mountain Hill Climb 8:00 AM Georgetown, CO 303-674-5446 eclecticedgeracing.com Spring Creek Memorial Run 8:00 AM Steamboat Springs, CO 970-819-0316 www.runningseries.com July 04

FireKracker 5K 7:30 AM Ft. Collins, CO 970-377-8005 www.footoftherockies.com

Slacker Half Marathon/4M 8:00 AM Georgetown, CO 303-519-0357 slackerhalfmarathon.com

Freedom Run 5K 8:00 AM Evergreen, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com

The Waterless Triathlon 7.30 AM Aurora, CO 720-934-2345 www.thetriway.com

Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon 8:00 AM Gothic, CO 970-349-7231 www.rmbl.org

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Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival, Day 2 Bend, OR 503-644-6822 www.racecenter.com

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Summit Trail Series #3 5:45 PM Breckenridge, CO 970-453-1734 townofbreckenridge.com

Rocky Mountain PBS 5K 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-620-5715 www.rmpbs.org

Steamworks Half Marathon 8:00 AM Durango, CO 970-375-2413 www.go-dmt.org

Estes Parak Marathon Half Marathon/10K/5K 7:00 AM

Turkey Flats Loop 8:30 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-241-9497 www.mmstriders.org

Buddy Run 5M 8:00 AM Aspen, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com

Lyons River Run 5K 8:00 AM Lyons, CO 303-823-8250 www.lyons-colorado.com

June 18

7:00 AM Superior, CO 303-554-9518

Northside Stride 5K/10K 9:00 AM Denver, CO 303-458-7700 www.twofeettogo.com

Spirit Sprint 5K 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 coloradocancercenters.com

5430 Sprint Triathlon 7:30 AM Boulder, CO 303-442-0041 www.5430sports.com

Run for a Childs Sake 5K 9:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com

Mountains To Sound Relay Seattle, WA 206-633-1121 mountainstosound.com My Way or The Tri Way 7:30 AM Aurora, CO 720-934-2345 www.thetriway.com

HRCA Independence Day 10K Highlands Ranch, CO 303-471-7044 highlandsranchrunseries.com Liberty Run 4M 8:00 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com Scar Top Mountain 12K 8:00 AM Coal Creek Canyon, CO 303-642-7917 racingunderground.com Spruce Canyon 5K 8:00 AM Coal Creek Canyon, CO 303-642-7917 racingunderground.com Superior Downhill Mile

July 05

July 08 Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Half Marathon/5K 9:00 AM Granby, CO 970-887-2152 www.ymcarockies.org/nordic July 09 Mountain Madness 8:00 AM Steamboat Springs, CO 970-879-1250 www.runningseries.com Summer Roundup 12K 7:00 AM Colorado Springs, CO 719-473-2625 pikespeakmarathon.org Tortoise & Hare Race Series 8:00 AM Ft. Collins, CO 970-482-5470 fortcollinsrunningclub.com Womens Distance Festival 7:00 AM Albuquerque, NM 505-323-9161 www.aroadrun.org July 15 Howelsen Hill 8M 9:00 AM Steamboat Springs, CO 970-870-9273 www.runningseries.com July 16 CMRA Mountain Madness 12K 7:30 AM Genessee, CO www.comastersrun.org Donor Dash 5K 8:00 AM Denver, CO www.bkbltd.com High Mountain 25K/50K 8:00 AM Leadville, CO 210-573-3997 www.hminet.org July 19 Summit Trail Series #4 5:45 PM Breckenridge, CO 970-453-1734 townofbreckenridge.com

July 22 Kid’s Cure for Cancer 5K 8:00 AM Englewood, CO 303-831-4545 www.kidscure.org Lookout Mountain Hill Climb 8:00 AM Golden, CO 303-642-7917 racingunderground.com July 23 Boulder Peak Triathlon 6:30 AM Boulder, CO 303-442-0041 www.5430sports.com Crag Crest Trail 10.5M 9:00 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-241-6478 www.mmstriders.org Emily’s Run 5M/5K 8:30 AM Denver, CO 303-694-2030 www.bkbltd.com July 27 Paint Mines 6K 6:30 PM Calhan, CO 719-520-6384 www.elpasocountyfair.com July 29 Classic 10K 7:00 AM Colorado Springs, CO 719-635-8803 www.csgrandprix.com Fastrek Forest Challenge 8M 8:00 AM Idaho Springs, CO 303-674-5446 eclecticedgeracing.com Granby Gut Buster 5K 9:00 AM Granby, CO 970-887-3961 www.active.com Monument Downhill 5K 8:00 AM Grand Junction, CO 970-260-4612 www.mmstriders.org July 30 Crested Butte Bank Triathlon 9:00 AM Crested Butte, CO 970-349-0170 www.westelktri.com Run to Break Silence 6:30 AM Albuquerque, NM 505-891-0267 www.active.com

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t was a cold and windy Saturday morning, which made the prospect of running a bit difficult in my current state of mind. I prefer to run when it is sunny and warm (who doesn’t) so the fact that I needed to wear pants and a jacket didn’t appeal to me. I had to think of a way to get myself out the door. I decided to drive down to Waterton Canyon and run the 17 mile loop. I like to run there because it features a wide dirt road with beautiful views and no traffic. Plus I figured this was a good way to get out of the wind. Even though Waterton is one of the most used trails in the Denver Metro area, I figured the weather would keep people away. I also knew that if I was feeling bad, it would be easy to turn around and run shorter.

I parked the car and crossed over the street to the trailhead and began running. The first mile of this route was the boring part as I passed the Foothills Water Treatment Plant before getting into the canyon. This was also the part of the course where the wind was the

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worst. However, once I got into the canyon, the wind disappeared and I began to warm up significantly. Since the course is out and back with a loop at the end, I tossed my pants next to the restroom at the mile and a half mark. There are four restrooms in the first six and last six miles of this run, making pit stops very easy.

Waterton Canyon is the canyon formed by the South Platte River as it flows out of the mountains above. There is a dirt access road that parallels the river for almost seven miles. This is used by Denver Water to go from the Foothills Treatment Plant up to the Strontia Springs Dam. Completed in 1983, this dam stands 243 feet above the river bed and forms a 1.7 mile lake behind it. What is really cool is that a lot of the water is diverted from the reservoir through a 3.4 mile long tunnel under the mountains. The Denver Water vehicles are the only vehicles that are allowed on the road, so traffic is almost nil. As the road twists and turns it’s way through the canyon, it slowly gains elevation (400 feet). However, this gain is so subtle that most people hardly notice it until they are running back down!

At about five miles into the run, I noticed some movement up on the mountain

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just to my left. I stopped to take a peak and was just awestruck at what I was seeing. Nine Big Horn Sheep were making their way down the mountain. I had run this route many times before and never seen the herd of sheep that live in and around the canyon. It felt special to be in their presence. Once I soaked in this special moment, I continued onward.

When I reached the dam at six and a half miles, I decided that I was feeling good enough to continue on and do the Roxborough Loop. I passed the maintenance house and kept running until the road turned into a double track trail. I merged onto this rocky trail and passed a sign telling me I was on the Colorado Trail and the Indian Creek Trail. Once I passed this sign, the scenery of the canyon turned into the pine trees of the Pike National Forest. The grade of the climb also increased dramatically, slowing my pace a bit. As I ran the switchbacks up the east side of the mountain, the smell of pine filled the air. With such a refreshing scent, I began to feel really good and started pushing the pace.

I arrived at a bench known as Lenny’s Rest about a mile and a half into this section and stopped to take off my jacket. The sign informed me that the Colorado Trail continued straight ahead and the Indian Creek Trail headed off to the left. Since I was in no mood to run to Durango, I took the Indian Creek Trail. This smooth singletrack trail continued to climb through a tunnel of pine trees over the mountain and then dropped down on the western side of it, providing an outstanding view of the forested hills to west. I checked my watch as I knew that I was near the high point of the loop. It read 7,200 feet, a 1,700 foot gain from the start of the run.

I followed the trail down for another half mile and came to another intersection.

Here, the Indian Creek Trail headed to the right and the Roxborough Park connector trail

went straight ahead. I chose to head towards Roxborough, as the trail continued to descend.

This trail ran along the edge of a cliff through the forest and eventually came along side a creek that I crossed over and then followed down the valley. After another mile and a couple more creek crossings, the trail intersected with an early section of the Indian Creek Trail. Here, the sign told me that Roxborough State Park was to the right and Waterton Canyon was to the left. I took a left and continued down the trail for another mile. This section of the trail had finally come out of the forest and was screaming down the valley towards Waterton Canyon.

I reached Waterton Canyon just above the maintenance house. Here, I took a right and headed back towards my car, six and a half miles down the canyon, grabbing my pants at the last bathroom before getting back.

Since the weather had improved dramatically throughout the run, the canyon was packed with people hiking, biking, and fishing. I was glad to have started as the sun was coming up. This allowed me to have this beautiful place all to myself!

Editor’s note: To get to Waterton Canyon and the start of the Colorado Trail, head south on Wadsworth from C470. Travel four miles to Waterton Road where you will turn left.

Follow this road for one quarter mile and turn left into the large gravel parking lot. The trailhead is across the road. There is a map just past the maintenance house at 6 miles that shows the trails above Waterton Canyon and the Roxborough Loop. Because of the Big Horn Sheep habitat in the canyon, dogs are not permitted in Waterton Canyon. If you have a favorite trail that you want to write or read about, let us know. Just send an email to jessica@coloradorunnermag.com.

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The Lighter Side...

Getting Chicked

Why do guys hate it so much when they get beat by a girl?

by Tom Edwards

As a high school freshman, I ran a miraculous 3:14 marathon on a the very hilly Palos Verdes marathon course and I beat all of our varsity runners. It was astounding. But what was the first thing my mom said when I crossed the finish line? “You aren’t going to believe it!” she exclaimed. “This little twelve year old girl finished two minutes ahead of you!”

As we all took off running down Poudre Canyon, I marveled at the Neanderthal poetry of this hilarious expression and I realized just how much it rang true with my inner caveman. A few years back, I was keeping a personal tally of my streak of over a dozen races without getting trounced by the opposite sex. There was something cool 46

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about going for almost two years without “getting chicked.”

Between the fifteen and twenty mile marks at Fort Collins, I got passed by a few runners and, you guessed it, one of them was Heather Hunt, the lead female runner on her way to a new course record. I stayed with her for a little while and offered her encouragement, but I couldn’t hang on to her pace. She totally chicked me.

The final six miles of the race turned out to be an epic effort for me. I moved from thirteenth place to seventh place overall. With less than a mile to go, I passed the lead runner in my age group and I won my division, but I couldn’t catch up with Heather. It was one of the strongest final six miles of a marathon I’d ever run, and I can’t help but wonder if the goal of getting unchicked was a factor.

I think back to my first marathon and I see a common theme. I was a freshman in high school at the end of a lackluster year as one of the mid-level runners on the freshman squad. At the end of track season, I ran an astonishing 3:14 marathon on the brutally hilly Palos Verdes Marathon course,

and I beat all of our varsity runners.

So what was the first thing my mom said when I finished the marathon? “You aren’t going to believe it!” she exclaimed.

“This little eleven year old girl finished two minutes ahead of you!” I got chicked by a seventh grader named Mary Decker.

One of the biggest crowd pleasers of the Pearl Street Mile races in Boulder is the “Beauty and The Beast” wave. It’s the one for men over fifty and women over forty.

Last year Benji Durden won it, but seven out of the top ten finishers were women. I look forward to the summer of 2007, when I’ll be eligible for this race. I’ll be on the team with the eggshell-thin egos.

Tom Edwards is a potter and cartoonist in Evergreen. His work can be seen at www.wallyware.biz. He was a 9:07 two miler in high school and a 2:32 marathoner in college. He is pictured above trying desperately to not get chicked at last year’s Evergreen Freedom Run.

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was standing at the starting line of the Fort Collins Old Town Marathon last May when these two serious runners were talking about a race one of them had run.

“Did you get chicked?” the first one said.

“Yeah,” said the other, “at least three were in front of me, maybe more.”

Even though I had never heard this strange colloquialism, I knew exactly what they were talking about: they were talking about getting beat by a girl.

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