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• Barringer Wins National Title • A Local Runner’s Trip To The Badwater Ultra • Reflections On A First Marathon

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Features GROUP FULL & HALF MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAMS

Carbs: Quick, Slow, Or Confusing... Page 9 The Fast Lane With Kara Roy... Page 12 Training Smarts: The Final Countdown... Page 14 20 Ways To Have A Terrific Triathlon... Page 16 Recollections Of My First Marathon... Page 18 Fall Shoe Review... Page 21 Hit the Dirt at Kenosha Pass... Page 52 My Badwater Family... Page 54

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Race Reports... Page 42

Running Shorts... Page 10 USATF News... Page 38 Race Reports... Page 42 Race Results... Page 46 Race Calendar... Page 49

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Publisher Derek Griffiths derek@coloradorunnermag.com Editor Jessica Griffiths jessica@coloradorunnermag.com Contributing Writers Nancy Clark, Jamie Donaldson, Marcie Glass, Paul Gooris, Nancy Hobbs, Michael Klee, Tim Monaco, Nancy Reinisch Cregg Weinmann, Jamie Woodley Contributing Photographers Buzz Burrell, Dulaney Photos, Steve Glass, Paul Gooris, Nancy Hobbs, David Manthey, Michael Patton, Victor Sailer, Larry Volk Front Range Advertising Derek Griffiths derek@coloradorunnermag.com, 720-985-9047

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>> LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER <<

“I want to win. But, really, my goal is just to finish,” she said a week before the race.

I was talking to Jamie Donaldson, who was one of eight Colorado runners in this year’s Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135 mile foot race from Death Valley to Mount Whitney, California.

Jamie said that she trained for the race by running outdoors in the heat of the summer while wearing winter clothing and jogging in place in a sauna at her gym. She took a vacation to Death Valley so that she could train on the race course. She planned every outfit, every meal and found a crew willing to travel to the race to help her reach her goal. Yet despite her preparations, she knew that anything could happen when she tried to push her body to its absolute limit on the grueling, sun-scorched course.

As runners, we get up early to exercise in the morning before going to work and often give up fun with friends and family to exercise in the evening. We set our sights on a goal, whether to run a fall marathon or improve our time in a 5K, and work endlessly to achieve it.

“Why are you waking me up so early?” my wife often complains when the alarm rings at 5 a.m. I sometimes wonder. Because I’ll never run a faster mile than I did in college and I might not ever run a faster marathon than I did in my 20s. Yet, I’m still just as dedicated to running. I just come up with different races to train for or different distances to set my sights on improving.

Happy trails! Derek

(To find out how Jaime finished, turn to page 54.)

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Carbs: Quick, Slow or Confusing?

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Once upon a time, carbohy-

drates were referred to as simple or complex, sugars or starches. Today, the classification is more complicated; carbs are often ranked as quick or slow in a very complex system called the glycemic index. The glycemic index is theoretically based on how 50 grams of carbohydrates (not counting fiber) in a food will affect blood sugar levels. For example, white bread is a high glycemic index carb and supposedly causes a rapid “spike” in blood sugar, while beans are considered a low glycemic index carb and cause a more gradual increase in blood sugar levels.

The glycemic index was initially developed to help people with diabetes better regulate their blood glucose. But people with diabetes generally eat foods in combinations (for example, a sandwich with bread, turkey and tomato); this alters the glycemic index of the meal. Athletes, however, commonly eat foods solo (a banana, a bagel). Hence, exercise scientists became curious about the possibility that quick or slow carbs might impact exercise performance because they affect blood glucose in different ways. Could athletes use this ranking system to determine what to eat before, during, and after exercise?

Theory Versus Science

In theory— • low glycemic index foods (apples, yogurt, lentils, beans) provide a slow release of glucose into the blood stream. Could they help endurance athletes by providing sustained energy during long bouts of exercise?

• high glycemic index foods (sports drinks, jelly beans, bagel) quickly elevate blood sugar. Are they best to consume immediately after exercise to rapidly refuel the muscles and, thereby, enhance subsequent performance?

According to Kathy Beals, associate professor of nutrition at the University of Utah, athletes can disregard all the hype about the glycemic index and simply enjoy fruits, vegetables and whole grains without fretting about their glycemic effect. Speaking at the yearly conference sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, Beals claimed too many factors influence a food’s glycemic effect, including where the food was grown, the amount eaten, fiber content, added butter, the way the food is prepared, and if the food is eaten hot or cold.

To make the glycemic index even less meaningful, each of us has a differing daily glycemic response that can vary ~43% on any given day. Among a group of subjects, the response can vary by ~18%. Also keep in mind, well trained muscles can readily take up carbohydrates from the blood stream. Hence, athletes need less insulin than unfit people. This means athletes have a lower blood glucose response

Runners get their carb fix with bagels after the Evergreen Town Race. to what would otherwise create a high blood glucose response in an unfit person. Exercise is very important to manage blood sugar and help prevent Type II diabetes.

All things considered, you, as an athlete, have little need to concern yourself with a food’s glycemic effect because you don’t even know your personal response to the food. Plus, research of exercise scientists fails to clearly support the theories mentioned above. The research does indicate the best way to enhance endurance is to consume carbs before and during exercise - tried-and-true choices that taste good, settle well, and digest easily. Hence, you need not choke down low glycemic index kidney beans thinking they will help you with sustained energy, when they actually might only create digestive distress! Simply plan to consume about 200 to 250 calories of carbs each hour of endurance exercise and you’ll enhance your performance.

Recovery Carbs

For athletes who do double workouts or compete more than once a day, choosing a high glycemic index food for recovery might seem a smart choice. Theoretically, it provides glucose quickly, more rapidly refuels depleted glycogen stores, and enhances subsequent performance. But, research does not show performance benefits. According to Beals, the more important task is to eat enough carbs (or carbs plus a little protein) as soon as tolerable postexercise. What’s enough? 0.5 grams of carbs per pound of body weight - about 300 calories for a 150 pound person, in repeated doses every two hours.

Insulin and “Fattening Carbs”

What about the popular notion that high glycemic index foods are fattening because they create a rapid rise in blood sugar, stimulate the body to secrete more insulin, and thereby (supposedly) promote fat storage? Wrong. Excess calories are fattening, not excess insulin.

Dieters who lose weight because they stop eating high glycemic index foods lose weight because they eat fewer calories. A year-long study with dieters who ate high or low glycemic index meals indicated no difference in weight loss.

Sugar Highs and Lows

Some athletes claim to be sugar sensitive; that is, after they eat sugar they report an energy “crash.” If that sounds familiar, the trick is to combine carbs with protein or fat, such as bread and peanut butter, or an apple and lowfat cheese. This changes the glycemic index of the carb. By experimenting with different types of snacks, you might notice that you perform better after having eaten 100 calories of yogurt (a low glycemic index food) as compared to 100 calories of high glycemic index rice cakes. Honor your personal response when choosing foods to support a winning edge for your body.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels casual and competitive athletes in her private practice. Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Food Guide for Marathoners and Cyclist’s Food Guide are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com.

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>> RUNNING SHORTS <<

The 2007 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run was one for the record books. In the 14th annual men’s race, Scott Jurek of Seattle, WA navigated the course in 26 hours, 8 minutes, and 34 seconds, smashing Karl Meltzer’s previous record by almost a half hour. In the women’s race, Krissy Moehl of Seattle, WA finished third overall and established a new women’s record in 29 hours, 24 minutes, and 45 seconds. Equally impressive was the total number of finishers.

This year 72% of the runners who toed the line in Silverton at the start made it to the finish, versus a typical finishing rate of just 55%. The race includes 33,000 feet of elevation gain over 100 miles and summits one of Colorado’s famed 14ers, Handies Peak.

Potts, Swail Capture Pan Ams Triathlon Gold

It was an American sweep of the gold medals as Julie Swail and Andy Potts won Pan American Games triathlon titles in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, July 15.

Swail (Irvine, CA) won in a time of one hour, 57 minutes and 23 seconds. Only a few steps behind was her teammate Sarah Haskins (St. Louis, MO / Colorado Springs). With teammate Sara McLarty (DeLand, FL / Colorado Springs) leading the way, the Americans immediately broke away from the rest of the group.

The American trio would use their strong swimbike skills to utilize this lead, growing it to over two and a half minutes by the end of the bike.

McLarty finished in 10th place.

Andy Potts (Princeton, NJ / Colorado Springs) led for most of the men’s race, crossing the line in a time of one hour, 52 minutes and 31 seconds, seven seconds faster than silver medalist Brent McMahon of Canada. The 30-yearold Potts immediately moved to the front in the

opening swim. A long course and rough conditions would help the ex-collegiate swimmer open a 20 second lead into the transition area and out on the bike course. Brian Fleischmann (Jacksonville, FL / Colorado Springs), grabbed eighth, just over one minute back.

Africa Sets Record at Bighorn

Boulder’s Darcy Africa, 32, claimed the women’s win at the Bighorn Trail 100 in Sheridan, WY on June 15 in course record time.

Africa was the first female and fourth overall at the race in 23:22:21, breaking the previous women’s record by nearly four hours. Karl Metzler of Sandy, UT won the event in 20:12:58.

Harry Harcrow of Woodland Park, CO was third.

Greenslit Earns National Duathlon Title

Craig Greenslit of Berthoud, 37, took the overall title at the USAT Duathlon Short Course National Championships on July 30 in Mason, Ohio. Greenslit finished in 1:55:29. The 10K run, 40K bike, 5K run event featured 243 amateur athletes competing for age group national titles and for slots to be a part of Team USA at the 2008 ITU Short Course Duathlon World Championships in Rimini, Italy. Also at the event, Edward Maruna of Arvada earned the national title in the 75-79 age group and Jennifer Keil of Louisville won the 25-29 age group.

Slattery Wins Gold at Pan Am Games

Sara Slattery of Boulder brought home the gold in the women’s 10,000 meters at the 2007 Pan American Games in July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Slattery won the race in spectacular fashion, running with the lead pack, sitting in third for the first 6K, going through the 5K mark in 16:52.28. Slattery moved into the lead with 4K to go and never looked back. She crossed the finish line in a Pan American Games record 32 minutes, 54.41 seconds. The previous record of 32:56.51 was set in 1999 by Nora Rocha of Mexico.

“I felt good through 5K; the race got very tough after that. I knew in order to beat my competitors I would have to push at the end. The cheers really pushed me on. At ten laps to go I started to push. After Nationals, my training went very well and I knew that if I was in the lead with one lap to go that I would have the kick to win. Any time you can represent your country and win a medal for Team USA it’s an honor and it’s amazing.”

Running Great Dies of Cancer

Elva Dryer finished 5th at Maine’s Beach to Beacon 10K in 32:54.

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Bill Michaels died of lung cancer on July 30 at age 54. In the past three decades, Michaels helped to organize dozens of Denver running events, including the former Mile High Marathon. For the past 19 years, Michaels ran every day. His races included more than 20 marathons. When his cancer worsened, he was known to sprint up and down the halls of the oncology ward. In May, he received special recognition by the Colorado Running Hall of Fame.

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Lisa Goldsmith leads the pack at NACAC.

U.S. Teams Victorious at NACAC Mountain Running Champs

Both the men’s and women’s U.S. teams were victorious at the fourth North American Central American Caribbean (NACAC) Mountain Running Championship in Canmore, Alberta on July 28. Teams from the United States, Canada, and Mexico competed over the 12 kilometer route.

In the women’s race, Christine Lundy of Sausalito, CA led team USA to their goldmedal podium spot. Finishing in second for Team USA was Lisa Goldsmith of Nederland, who posted a 57:51 finish time and second place overall. Rounding out Team USA’s even point victory was Brandy Erholtz of Bailey, who finished in fourth with a time of 59:12.

“I really liked the course,” said Goldsmith. “It was very interesting. I liked that it had lots of ups and downs – not just one up and then down. There were lots of turns and it was great to go through the start/finish area four times.”

This was Erholtz’s third trail race.

“The course was very scenic, even though you couldn’t pay too much attention to the views during the race. The fans and volunteers were great all along the course.”

Newcomer to the sport, Nick Schuetze of Portland, OR won the men’s event.

Weeks and Nicoletti Claim National Masters Titles

More than 1,000 of the nation’s finest masters athletes competed August 2-5 at the 2007 USA Outdoor Masters Track and Field Championships on the campus of the University of Maine. In the men’s 3,000 meter steeplechase, Mark Weeks of Colorado Springs won the 55-year-old title in 12:25.06. In the women’s 400m, Catherine Nicoletti of Nederland won the 55-year-old title in 1:10.83. Masters athletes will now compete for the World Championships September 4-15 in Riccione, Italy.

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Kara Roy:

On Her Way to the Olympic Trials

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While 30 seconds might seem to be cutting it close, Kara was pretty confident she would hit her time. The course, which descends the scenic Poudre Canyon and ends in downtown Fort Collins, was a familiar friend. Kara, a Fort Collins resident, won the race in 2006 and came in second the year before. Training had also been going very well, even with a rough start in 2007. This year’s frequent snowstorms created a new challenge to running and led to a mini burn out. After taking a week off in January, Kara resumed training, only to slip on ice and injure her right hip flexor. She was concerned when her injury started bothering her at mile eight, but by the halfway mark she was at an even split (1:23) and ended up finishing more than five minutes faster than her previous best.

Today, Kara is all smiles, but the road here was not easy. An intense racing schedule and a hamstring injury, which plagued her running career at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, left her frustrated and mentally worn out with the sport after college. She stopped running for a year and a half.

During that time she tried a triathlon but laughs, her blue eyes sparkling, “I’m not a swimmer!” Over time, running began to call to her again. In 2003, when she and her husband, Tim, relocated to Loveland, she teamed up with Coach Jon Sinclair and began slowly working her way back. Soon after she met Physical Therapist Brad Ott, and within six months was running injury free for the first time in seven years.

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cusing on the marathon early on, she did have an inkling she might be good at the longer distance races when she set a personal best at the 5K during a 10K race in college. She and Jon approached her first marathon, the 2005 Colorado Marathon (then the Fort Collins Old Town Marathon), conservatively, just to see what she could do. The original goal was to start the race at 8:30 pace but her training accelerated much faster than expected; she ran negative splits in the race and finished in 2:59:22 (about a 6:51 pace). The next year she ran a 2:51:32 and qualifying for the trials appeared to be within reach.

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Her training coming into this year’s marathon consisted of 80+ mile weeks, peaking at a whopping 104 miles. As if this wasn’t enough, she also made the pivotal decision to quit her job in private banking and go back to school for occupational therapy.

She juggled workouts with prerequisite classes for the OT Program she starts at CSU this fall. She also worked part-time, and still managed to spend time with her husband Tim. It’s enough to make someone tired just thinking about it.

While she doesn’t emphasize her hectic schedule, the work she put in is evident in her advice to aspiring runners, which she sums up in one word, “Perseverance.” She stresses that the road to the Trials was really two and a half years of hard work, planning, and consistency. Kara admits it’s hard to stay motivated sometimes.

She often runs straight from work or school to bypass the distractions of home and make sure she sticks to her training schedule. It’s nice to know that even she is human.

Despite the work load, Kara still enjoys her runs, especially her long easy days – you know, your average 22 mile run at seven minute mile pace (whew!). This love of running might be a family trait. Her dad, Jim Newton, and brother are both runners, and she followed suit, starting in sixth grade in Amarillo, Texas, with the local youth program, Kids Incorporated. Jim, at a young 60, is an ultra marathoner whose finishes include the Leadville 100 and whose active race schedule currently works out to about one marathon a month. Like father, like daughter? It’s hard to decide who has the more impressive feats.

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With her slight frame and spunky blond pigtails, Kara looks like any normal 27 year old and it seems she would prefer to retain that image, achieving her goals quietly. Her favorite sections of the Colorado Marathon are on the bike trail where few spectators venture. She has been the focus of a lot of

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Four years ago, an out of shape and injured Kara Roy was struggling to run 20 minutes every other day. Two years ago, she ran her first marathon. Today, she is a qualifier for the 2008 Olympic Trials, having won the Colorado Marathon on May 6th in 2:46:30, which was 30 seconds under the qualifying standard.

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Her unassuming attitude is endearing but doesn’t make her accomplishment any less impressive. Kara not only qualified for the Olympic Trials; she is the first woman to ever qualify for the Trials in a marathon located in Colorado - quite a feat for a girl with only four marathons under her belt. This achievement might have been foreshadowed by a college cross-country conference meet held in Boulder.

While her Baylor teammates worried about the altitude (Waco is basically at sea-level), Kara shrugged it off and ran one of her best races ever.

Excited by her promising future in running, I keep probing her for future goals: Her outlook for the trials? Specific training? What’s on the horizon past the trials? But she is firm, “I haven’t thought that far ahead. I’m really trying to live more in the moment and not get too far ahead of myself.”

When you look at how far she’s come in four years, it’s hard not to conjecture where she could be four years from now. But first things first: Marathon Olympic Trials in Boston, April 2008. And taking Kara’s attitude, we’ll just have to sit back and wait and see.

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The Final Countdown How to prepare for a race with 8 weeks to go!

by Tim Monaco Running a 10K, half marathon or marathon can be a formidable challenge, regardless of your experience level. If you are a first timer, it may be a question of finishing the distance.

If you are a seasoned competitor, your goal may be for a personal best or just to get the most out of yourself on race day. This article features tips on how to optimize the final stages of your training for running races of various distances.

Preparing for a 10K

Running a solid 10K race is a test of both endurance and speed. If you are a first timer or relative newcomer to this distance your primary focus is to get to the finish line. If you have some experience, the distance will become an all-out effort against the clock. For either type of racer you will benefit from running 400 meter repeats (one lap on an outdoor track). This 14

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workout is important to develop the skills mentioned above to get your body prepared to go as fast as possible. When executing the workout, your 400 meter repeat pace should be 15 seconds faster than your 10K race pace goal. For example, if your goal is to run an eight minute mile pace, your 400 meter intervals should be run in 1:45.

In this workout, every level of runner will be able to run their appropriate pace and do the appropriate volume of intervals according to their experience.

Here is a sample workout: Warm Up: Run 10-15 minutes at a casual pace with a few 10-20 second pickups.

Main Set: Run 6 x 400 meters at race pace minus 15 seconds with a 2 minute recovery interval at a casual pace.

Cool Down: Run 10-15 minutes at a casual pace.

Work back from your goal race to determine the appropriate volume of training. For example, with eight weeks to race, follow table A.

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Table A Weeks To Race

10K

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6 x 400m

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8 x 400m

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Recovery Week

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10 x 400m

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0

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Preparing for a Half Marathon

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At this point in your preparation, you should have a fair amount of training done, at least 3-6 months of solid endurance running.

You are now 6-8 weeks away from your goal race and it is time to focus your training and include a few dedicated workouts to improve your running skills - running economy, leg speed and lactate threshold. Including one or more of these sessions a week will raise your fitness level and give you the best chance to have a great race. In each of the following segments I will discuss the special considerations for each level of athlete embarking on your distance.

of speed. Certainly this can be an intimidating distance for a newcomer. The best way to build strength and long endurance for this event is to include mile repeats into your routine. This workout is important to develop our key skills mentioned above and optimize the skills needed for this distance. When executing the workout, your mile repeat pace should be at or slightly faster than your 10K race pace goal.

Here is a sample workout: Warm Up: Run 10-15 minutes at a casual pace with a few 10-20 second pickups.

Main Set: 3 x 1 mile at goal race pace with a 2 minute recovery interval at a casual pace.

Cool Down: Run 10-15 minutes at a casual pace.

Table B Weeks To Race

Half Marathon

8

3x1M

7

5x1M

6

7x1M

5

Recovery Week

4

5x1M

3

7x1M

2

9x1M

1

Recovery Week

0

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Work back from your goal race to determine the appropriate volume of training. For example, with eight weeks to race, your mile repeats would follow table B.

Table C Weeks To Race

Marathon

8

1 x 20 minutes

7

2 x 20 minutes

6

3 x 20 minutes

5

Recovery Week

4

2 x 20 minutes

3

3 x 20 minutes

Preparing for a Marathon

Running a marathon adds greatly to the endurance requirements and if you have experience, still is demanding of speed. No matter what your level, this is always an intimidating distance. The best way to build endurance and strength for this event is to include race pace blocks into your running routine. This workout is important to develop the key skills mentioned above and optimize the skills needed for this distance. When executing the workout, your pace should be at or slightly slower than your marathon race pace goal.

Here is a sample workout: Warm Up: 10-15 minutes at a casual pace with a few 10-20 second pickups.

Main Set: 2 x 20 minutes at goal race pace with a 5 minute recovery interval at a casual pace.

Cool Down: 10-15 minutes at a casual pace.

Work back from your goal race to determine the appropriate volume of training. For example, with eight weeks to race, your repeats would follow table C.

2

4 x 20 minutes

1

Recovery Week

0 RACE!

Racing is always an adventure with lots of unknown territory to explore. Do your best to prepare as well as you can and enjoy the process. Good luck!

Tim Monaco is a multi-sport coach, licensed massage therapist, corrective exercise specialist and holistic nutrition & lifestyle coach. He is a former professional triathlete who has completed 15 International Ironman Events. He can be contacted at 541-948-7018 or www.monacobodyworks.net.

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>> TRIATHLON <<

20 Ways To Have A Terrific Triathlon

(& 20 Things Not To Do)

by Nancy Reinisch

Triathlon is the never enough sport! With three sports to train for there is never enough time, never enough training, and never enough great equipment. It’s the ultimate comparison sport. She’s faster, he’s stronger, she has longer legs, he has wider shoulders, she has a better bike, he has a better wetsuit. It’s a wonder we all continue to participate at all.

As a 22-year recreational triathlete, I believe it doesn’t have to be that way. Triathlon can be fun. Triathlon can be gratifying. And when practiced in moderation, it can remain stress free. This article gives the recreational triathlete 20 Do’s and Don’ts to make your first or fiftieth race successful and pleasurable.

1. Do write down several simple, attainable, and positive goals for your triathlon. Keep it SAP-Y - Simple, Attainable, and Positive. Don’t make your goals a moving target!

2. Do taper the week before the race. Take two complete rest days before the race. Don’t inquire about anyone else’s workouts. Don’t get psyched out while listening to other people’s pre-race training.

3. Do get your bike tuned-up and tires filled before the race. Test ride it AFTER the tune-up.

Don’t let anyone else “work” on your bike after the tune-up.

4. Do rent an inspirational movie the week prior to the race. Some favorites are: Rudy, The

Mighty Ducks, A League of their Own, The Sandlot, Bend it Like Beckham, Forrest Gump, Everest, Remember the Titans, Without Limits, Seabiscuit, Pre, Breaking Away, Cool Runnings, Running on the Sun, Vision Quest, Endurance, Northland, Glory Road, Triathlon: Through the Eyes of the Elite, The Long Run, Pride. Don’t rent a heavy drama - tears are dehydrating and make you loose valuable fluids.

5. Do pack your own transition bag the night before your race. Use an equipment check-list.

Don’t try any new clothes, shoes, food, drinks, or untested products on race day!

6. Do listen to a “pump you up” CD on the way to the race. Suit yourself with classics, like Eye

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of the Tiger and Simply the Best or listen to current tunes on your I-Pod. Don’t get stuck with a dud. Beware - the last tune you hear in your car may be the one stuck in your head during your race. Make it a good one.

7. Do write several affirmation reminders on peel and stick labels. Stick them on your bike handle bars and read them throughout the race.

Don’t let negative self-talk sabotage your race.

Boss back the negative thoughts.

8. Do bring your mental skills tool box to the race and be prepared to use the contents during different parts of your race. Don’t forget to train your brain as well as your body.

9. Do remind yourself to relax your face muscles

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On August 5, 43 members of the Roaring Fork Women’s Triathlon Team braved the open waters of Cherry Creek Reservoir to complete the Tri for the Cure Sprint Triathlon. The team consisted of members aged 24 to 63 from Silt to Carbondale. and smile. Do wipe your nose before the finish line camera! Don’t let your fears overshadow a special day with friends and supporters.

10. Do ask someone to take a photo of you at the finish. Do order the finish line photos from the event’s website. Don’t be afraid to re-stage a photo under the finish line banner after the race is over.

11. Do think about how you want to answer the question, “How did you do?” Do start by telling what you did well. Imprint a positive memory.

Try, “ I conquered my fear of…” or “I had my best transition yet.” Don’t give a million excuses about why and how you could have done better. Everyone has an “I shoulda, woulda or I coulda.” Save the “if only’s” for three days and THEN complete #18.

12. Do thank the volunteers, the race director, and family support members. Don’t forget the volunteers have been out here longer than you and have worked just as hard.

13. Do keep your black race numbers on your body as long as you can. Don’t scrub your body markings, just gently wash. Your markings are your deserved triathlon tattoos.

14. Do plan a celebratory race dinner the night after your race. Eat a fabulous dessert! Don’t be the cook.

15. Do make a massage appointment for the day or two after your race. It’s your reward and your body will love you for it. Honor your recovery.

Don’t start training for at least two days.

16. Do contrive several situations in the next couple of weeks to bring up that you competed in a triathlon. For example, when friends come over say, “Oh, here let me get my triathlon bike out of the living room so you can sit down!” or at work say, “Oh my goodness, what are my triathlon goggles doing in my briefcase!” Don’t be humble about being a triathlete. If it were easy everyone would do it. It’s not, and you’ve joined the club. Be proud. You’re a triathlete.

17. Do have another “event” in the hopper to look forward to. Take advantage of being in great shape. Don’t let the frequent post-race let down have a chance to fester. Ward off the potential blues by planning ahead.

18. Do take time to evaluate your triathlon. Write down what you ate the day before the race, the day of and during the race. Note what you wore.

Did it work? Re-read your SAP-Y (Simple, Attainable, and Positive) goal sheet. Write down what you did well and goals for improvement.

Ask someone to listen to your evaluation and get feedback for improvement. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you didn’t meet all of your goals. Did you meet one goal? Two goals? Don’t give up.

Instead, sign-up for another race, class, magazine, training group, workshop, clinic, personal trainer, or coach. Use what’s available to help improve your performance.

19. Do pass onto others any triathlon tips or tricks that you learned about yourself or your training. Share the wealth of your triathlon experience. Don’t underestimate how important you are as a role model to other people. Because of you and your accomplishment, other people will be inspired to complete their first triathlon.

A world of healthy humans begins one person at a time.

20. Do remember, there is life after triathlon.

As sports psychologist Jack Lesyk, PhD said, “Sport is not a required course in life.” Don’t forget to give your family, friends, and community the same dedication and commitment you give to your sport!

Nancy Reinisch, LCSW, USAT Level 1 Coach, is a 22 year recreational triathlete, psychotherapist, and a one year breast cancer survivor. She lives and recreates with her family in Glenwood Springs where she co-coaches the Roaring Fork Women’s Triathlon Team with Judy Haynes. She can be reached at nrein@rof.net.

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Now I’m A Marathoner Recollections Of My First Marathon

by Michael Klee

nothing to fuel me through the rest of the race. So I started towards the rear of the crowd and tried to run a moderate 10 minute-per-mile pace until I saw the one-mile marker.

I didn’t see it until I was right on it. It was a two-foot tall hinged board that had blown down in the previous night’s storm. Until I saw this marker, I had panicked, thinking that I might be running far too slowly. I sped up, so my first mile was more like 9:45. No big deal, I

It all began at the stagthought. I would relax my pace a ing area of the Colorado Marathon, bit and try to make my next mile located 15 miles up the Cache Le 9:40, the third mile 9:20, the fourth Poudre River canyon. It looked and fifth miles 9:10 each and by like a dimly lit refugee camp in the that time I would be revved up predawn of Sunday, May 6th, 2007. sufficiently to achieve my cruisRunners were sitting on the ground, ing speed of 9:00 for the rest of the some walking around shrouded with race. large, black leaf bags to ward off the As the sixth mile began I was early morning chill. Looking at all truly warmed up as if on cue, just of these younger faces I wondered like my race plan predicted. I if this 61-year-old marathon novice scanned the sky for any signs of would have any competition in my adverse weather, and tried to sense age group. any increase in the gentle wind that

I decided to run up the was at our backs. Feeling confident canyon road for a few minutes to that I would no longer need my make sure every part of me was well-worn over-shirt with the fadworking okay; I didn’t want any ed words “Carpe Diem,” I silently surprises after the race started. On said goodbye to this shirt my wife the way back down the road I saw had bought for me so many years Jason, a runner who trains with me ago, pulled it over my head and in the Tuesday night Runners Edge flung it off to the forest floor that of the Rockies speed workouts. sloped down to the Poudre River

One evening some weeks below - a fitting burial ground for ago Jason asked me, “Is your wife a good friend. running with you in the marathon?”

My game plan was to run each I thought he knew she had died almile as its own separate race, “winmost two years ago. He answered Stephanie Foster and Michael Klee near the finish line. ning” each mile by staying on my quizzical expression by explainschedule with my pacing wristband ing, “All my loved ones run with me throughout the race and across the finish line.” And so in this race, I that I had printed up weeks before the race. It had three columns: one for too often thought of my dear wife, now in perfect health, setting my pace a goal time of four hours, one for 4:10 and one for 4:20 in case I lost my stamina. After mile six, it would be easy to see if my pace was on target: I beside me. would just add an even nine minutes to the previous split, as I was cruisat a nine minute pace until mile 20. This is what I had rehearsed in I STARTED MY STRETCHING routine on the beach. In spite of hundreds ing of runners accumulating in the campsite just yards away, the beach was my mind so many times before: warm up my engine during the first five almost deserted. The rushing waters glistened with the silvery moonlight miles and then set my cruise control for a nine minute pace and lean back and the water noise created a pleasant sound barrier against the murmur- and enjoy the scenery.

And enjoy it I did! The Colorado Marathon, formerly named ing conversations. It was an ideal space to stretch, practice just being in the Fort Collins Old Town Marathon, had been billed as America’s most the moment, and mentally prepare for the race.

I had decided to queue up towards the rear of the pack that now scenic marathon. There were wide open curves in the road with the swolnumbered around 700 runners. Those around me were joking about how len Poudre madly rushing below as if to hurry us down the canyon in a we could hear absolutely nothing that an official was announcing way up race that the river would always win. It was at these vistas, stretching at the head of the crowd. Some aspects of this race were decidedly low perhaps 200 meters in length, that I would eagerly search the edge of the budget, or at least rustic, considering the very nature of the surroundings, road looking for the next mile marker. Anxiety would set in if I didn’t see up in the mountains. A blast from an air horn substituted for the starting it when my pacing band indicated there should be one there. Then, all of gun and we were off and away. I didn’t cross the start line for about a the sudden, I would see it blown down on the shoulder of the road.

In this first half of the race I thought about all the mental strateminute and a half. My strategy was to not get caught up in the adrenalin- fueled rush of the young, elite runners and blow all my glucose and have gies I had rehearsed to help me keep going. One of them was imagining that I had two huge wagon wheels on either side of my hips with the 18

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Like Coach David said, “There will never be another first marathon – so really soak everything in and enjoy it.” Believe me, I enjoyed every minute of the first 20 miles; however, my grin turned into a grimace when I became very competitive in the last 10K. But that’s towards the end of my story.

axle straight through my pelvis, rolling down the canyon road with a minimum of effort. Another game: I was an astronaut with a direct line to “mission control,” a collection of all the people I loved, including my dear, deceased wife, my sister, and my brother. When difficulties arose, like a cramping muscle, or knee or hip pain, I would consult with mission control and they would tweak some dials on their control panel, correcting my problem, or would radio me with helpful instructions. If I started to drop below the nine minute pace, a booster rocket would suddenly appear on my rear end. And still another image: my wife, ahead of me, drawing me forward like a magnet. Much to my surprise, I didn’t utilize these schemes to any great extent. The first two hours of the race didn’t pose any serious problems that Houston Control needed take care of, and the last hour of the race was so painful that all I could do was be a nonstop breathing machine with legs, having no time to be distracted by my spiritual helpers.

You know, one of my greatest strategies of all was putting a big grin on my face; smiling really made everything feel all right.

Now I should tell you about Stephanie, a 21-year-old young woman from Colorado Springs. I met her early on in the warm up miles of the race. In conversation I learned that this was her first marathon and that she, too, wanted to complete it in less than four hours. She noticed how organized (some would use the word “anal”) I was about keeping track of my pace using my watch and pacing band, and seemed to adopt me as her pacer. We chatted off and on to keep our minds off all the effort we were putting out. One remarkable thing about Steph was her family support group. About a half dozen of them would be at every viewing point cheering like maniacs for her. It didn’t take me long to realize they weren’t cheering for me. Towards the end I would point to her and call out to them, “Isn’t she doing fantastic?”

We came out of the canyon at mile 15 where Highway 14 joins Highway 287. Leaving the canyon behind we ran out into nearly flat rangeland, noticing how pleasantly different our strides felt running on flat terrain instead of a downward angle. At this point the miles began to go by more slowly. I felt a creeping soreness beginning in my legs and hips. At mile 18.5 I started up the only significant hill on the course. It wasn’t more than about a 100-foot elevation gain. Then I dropped down the other side and saw the long bike path ahead. Stephanie and I had gotten into a routine by now. We would approach an aid station, slow to a walking pace and rehydrate. Stephanie would always finish before me, but she’d wait until I threw down my empty cup. That was the signal to switch gears from walking to running and away we sped.

By now, as we were approaching mile 20 or so, the soreness was becoming more pronounced. Stephanie would bring up some topic to make conversation and I would try not to be rude, but would answer in the briefest way. I had to focus myself on just getting through this race.

Now we were encountering lots of walkers. Were they full or mini marathoners? Did they just run out of steam? To help me keep up my pace I focused on the next one, perhaps 50 yards ahead, cranked up my speed and passed each walker on my right as Stephanie passed on the left. I did this over and over again to just keep up my pace. Steph seemed to take her cues from me about speeding up to pass slower runners or walkers.

But that would soon change.

SOMEWHERE AFTER MILE 20, in the way that intense runners talk to

each other, staring straight ahead, I shouted out, “You know, we are about three minutes ahead of schedule, and you can relax your pace if you want, and still finish under four hours.” Steph, staring straight ahead replied, “No, I want to push on.” So at this point Steph was pacing me. I was losing track of the times on my pace band. I knew that the last five miles on the band reflected an expected slowing down of 10 seconds per mile for three miles, then 15 and then 20 seconds. I couldn’t keep track of how much time ahead of schedule we really had achieved, and didn’t know at what pace we were running anymore. It seemed as if I was running at the same nine minute pace all along.

Suddenly at mile 22.5, my Runner’s Edge of the Rockies coach, David, appeared on his bicycle telling me to straighten my posture as I ran to let my lungs expand to the max. He shouted, “You’re running strong. You have only three miles to go. You can do it.” He then asked me if I wanted a glucose tablet to leave in my mouth to dissolve. It was like a plane refueling in flight. I reached out my hand and pressed it into the pebbly black bikers glove that held the large tablet, popped the pill in my mouth, and heard him speed down the course looking for other Runner’s Edge members in need of a boost. It was really great having Continued on page 20 September/October 2007

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my coach show up in this most difficult leg of the race.

The next thing I remember was seeing Sarah, another runner from our training group, approaching from behind. And there we were: myself, Steph and Sarah running three abreast, all keeping each other on pace. And how I needed the constant pushing! At this point I had started asking myself why I was putting myself through all this pain. The soreness in my hips and legs was screaming at me. I began a series of negative thoughts: I could see myself telling everyone after the race just how awful the last five miles were, how I was in all this hurt. I knew that all I had to do was slow my pace and the soreness would decrease. But if I did that, I might not come in under Michael Klee celebrates after the race with four hours and miss a golden his children, Joy and Sajal Klee. opportunity to run in Boston, as four hours is the qualifying that I must somehow prove that I had really run time for my age group. And then again, I knew the whole 26.2 miles and deserved a medal. that if I came in under 3:58 I could very well Someone had already given me the poster decome in first in my age group. Had I not missed picting the finish line with a place for my name a single workout for the last five months? Was and finish time. Then my daughter and son I going to throw all that away just because I was hugged me, and I got a bit weepy and hobbled suffering through the most physical exertion I around with them, afraid if I sat down I might had ever experienced in my 61 years? not be able to get up. With rapidly tightening

The most positive thing I did now was legs, I walked over to a wall where the finish concentrate on my deep breathing: three steps times were posted. At first only the gun time and I breathe in; three steps and I breathe out, was listed, 3:57:02 and one of one, meaning first over and over and over. Ignore the pain, just of only one in my age group. Later that would be a breathing/running machine. This is where be changed to my net time of 3:55:45 and one of my grin turned into a grimace. Pasting a grin on four. The second place finisher in my age group my face, I found myself gritting teeth instead. didn’t appear until 19 minutes later.

All my mental games, mantras and affirmations, Gradually, the glow of victory started by virtue of shear fatigue, condensed down to to diminish the pain of achieving that victory. a heart-throbbing Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes! At some Jason found me. We exchanged hugs and conpoint, Stephanie began to pull away. She would gratulations. Pictures were taken. My other finish 25 seconds before me.

Runner’s Edge friends collected around me and congratulated each other.

THE BIKE PATH SUDDENLY turned to the right we

Hey, I could really get used to all the and merged with a city street. Way off, a quarter good vibes! More pictures. Then Stephanie, my mile down the street, was a large banner with pacing companion, found me in the crowd; we three sweet words, COLORADO MARATHON hugged and thanked each other. We had carried FINISH. Off to my right I saw my son, Sajal, each other through to the end. Would we ever running along the sidewalk with his camera and meet again? his cell phone. He called my daughter, Joy, It is remarkable how time heals pain at the finish line to get ready with her camera. and diminishes its memory. Just four days afThere were a bunch of us crossing at nearly the ter the race, all of my soreness was gone. I felt same time. It was all a blur. My daughter says stronger than ever and certainly no worse for the I threw up my arms in victory as I crossed the wear. I look forward to my next full marathon in finish line. I don’t remember. It was just so Kansas City, and have started making plans for good to stop running! I remember thinking, running the Boston Marathon next spring. I re“Why did I put myself through all this agony?” ally hope the last hour of those races will be less I stumbled about in the crowd and a minute and painful. With continued smart training they will three quarters passed before I remembered to be. Now I know I can handle whatever comes shut off my stopwatch. When I did, I realized my way and work through it. Now I know what that I had finished in sub-four and probably in I’m made of: I’m a marathoner. good enough time to place first in my age group.

But still I kept thinking, “Why did I put myself Michael Klee ran his first race, the 2006 Bolder through all that pain?”

Boulder, at the age of 60. He lives in Lakewood

Then I realized that no one had draped and is currently training with Runner’s Edge of the coveted, hand painted, ceramic finisher’s the Rockies for the Kansas City Marathon. medallion over my sweaty neck. I found a lady with the medallions and in my exhaustion, felt 20

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2007 Colorado Runner Racing Series

Sponsored by the Boulder Running Company, Reebok 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 and Reebok.

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

NEW FOR 2007: An award will be given to the runner who runs in the most races!

Racing Series Scoring

Date

Name

Distance

Location

Mar 11

Runnin’ of the Green

7K

Denver

Mar 17

Sharin’ O’ The Green

5K

Ft. Collins

Apr 1

Platte River Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Denver

Apr 14

Greenland Trail Races

8M

Greenland

May 6

Colorado Marathon

Marathon

Ft. Collins

May 12

Alex Hoag Run For Sunshine

5K

Colorado Springs

May 20

Colorado Colfax Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Denver

Jun 10

Garden of the Gods 10M

10M

Manitou Springs

Jun 16

Steamworks Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Durango

Jul 4

Palmer Lake Run For Independence

4M

Palmer Lake

Jul 28

Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run

9M

Steamboat Springs

Aug 11

Georgetown to Idaho Springs

Half Marathon

Georgetown

Sept 16

Farmer’s 5000

5K

Wheat Ridge

Sept 30

Boulder Backroads Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Boulder

Nov 11

TTTS Run For Hope 5K

5K

Denver

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.

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From the top: Abdi Abdirahman leads Dathan Ritzenhein in the 10K; Barringer sprints to the finish; Brandon Ames of Cheyenne, WY wins the Junior 110m hurdles.

Jennifer Barringer of the University of Colorado won the women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase at the AT&T USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 23. Her time of 9:34.64 was a meet record and the second-fastest time ever by an American.

“I’m really thrilled. My race a couple weekends ago at NCAA’s was terrible for me.

That last 100 meters is the fastest Jenny Barringer goes.”

The championship race was held at Carroll Stadium at IUPUI and served as the Team USA selection competition for the 2007 IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Osaka, Japan.

On the roads, Kevin Eastler of Aurora won his second consecutive title and third overall in the men’s 20K race walk, finishing in 1:26:43.28.

“Today went OK, but it was a little early. It could have gone better, but I’m pleased with the result.”

In the Nike men’s 5,000, Bernard Lagat sprinted away from the field on the final lap to win in 13:30.73, with Matt Tegenkamp holding on for second in 13:31.31 and CU grad Adam Goucher third in 13:31.50.

American record holder and Boulder native Shalane Flanagan surprised no one by leading the Nike women’s 5,000 from wireto-wire. Her winning time of 14:51.75 was the fourth-fastest time ever by an American.

Two-time Olympian Jen Rhines was second in 15:08.53.

In the men’s 1,500m, Alan Webb displayed a sizzling kick in the last 30 meters to win in 3:34.82, breaking Steve Scott’s meet record of 3:34.92 set in 1982 and winning his third career national title. In the Nike women’s 1,500m, Treniere Clement won her third straight national title in the event in 4:07.04.

In the men’s steeplechase, BYU grad Joshua McAdams won his first title in 8:24.46.

Khadevis Robinson put on a brilliant display in the Tyson men’s 800 meters, leading from start to finish and finishing in 1:44.37 to win his fourth national title. It was the fastest time by an American this year and second-fastest in the world.

The women’s 800 saw Alysia Johnson surging past Hazel Clark to win as both women collapsed across the finish line, Johnson stopping the clock in 1:59.47 and Hazel Clark in 1:59.60.

A meet shocker came in the women’s 400 meter event with Dee Dee Trotter winning her first national title in a world-leading, per-

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sonal-best time of 49.64, upending the heavily favored Sanya Richards, who finished fourth.

The AT&T men’s 400m final featured an exciting finish as 2006 USA runner-up LaShawn Merritt tried to hold off 2000 Olympic 400m hurdles gold medalist Angelo Taylor.

With a lunge and a lean, Taylor took the win in a world-leading time of 44.05 with Merritt at 44.06.

Overcoming a slow start, world champion Allyson Felix showed her gold-medal form in the Visa women’s 200 meters, winning in 22.34 seconds.

In the men’s 100 meters, Tyson Gay parlayed a solid start into a brilliant drive phase and an unrelenting finish into a meet-record winning time of 9.84. He then won the men’s 200 meters in 19.62 seconds, the second fastest time ever, behind only Michael Johnson’s world record of 19.32 from the 1996 Olympics.

2003 world champion Torri Edwards displayed an impressive return to form in the Visa women’s 100m, winning in 11.02.

In a race that pitted the world’s top two hurdlers against each other, current 2007 world leader Ginnie Powell prevailed over reigning world champion Michelle Perry in the Hershey women’s 100-meter hurdles. Powell took an early lead and stayed strong through the finish, winning in 12.63 with Perry at 12.72.

Among the most decorated American hurdlers in history, with two Olympic silver medals and a pair of World Championships silvers as well, Terrence Trammell won his first career U.S. crown in the 110m hurdles in 13.08, leading from start to finish.

Running with strength and determination, World Championship silver medalist James Carter held off two-time defending champion Kerron Clement to win the Tyson men’s 400meter hurdles in a word-leading 47.72.

Two years after giving birth to a daughter, Tiffany Williams put her name atop the 2007 women’s 400m hurdles world list, leading the race from early on and winning in a personal-best time of 53.28.

Teresa Vaill won her third national title in the women’s 20K race walk in 1:37.28.70.

Former world champion Tom Pappas easily captured the men’s decathlon title, winning with 8,352 points to become just the third man to win five national decathlon titles. 2005 USA champion Hyleas Fountain won the women’s heptathlon with 6,090 points.

Slick conditions and swirling winds played havoc with the jumping events. American record holder Jenn Stuczynski came out on top in the women’s pole vault, clearing 4.45m/147.25. NCAA Division II champion Jim Dilling of Minnesota-Mankato was a surprise winner in the men’s vault at a height of 2.27m/7-5.25.

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Barringer Wins the Steeplechase at the National Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Fast Forward Express Down to the Wire Finish at USA Trail Champs Gates, Lundy Victorious in Steamboat Springs

USATF 10K Trail Championship Steamboat Springs, CO June 30, 2007

Spectators experienced a fantastic finish at the USA Trail Championships in Steamboat Springs with four athletes crossing the line within 14 seconds of each other. Rickey Gates of Boulder was victorious with a come-frombehind win in 51:42. He was followed one second later by masters champion Simon Gutierrez of Alamosa. Gutierrez had put on a last minute sprint to overtake Clint Wells of Boulder who finished in 51:49. Rounding out the top four was Payton Batliner of Boulder in 51:56.

Run primarily on mountain bike trails, the course was 7.57 miles long. The route consisted of two loops which had the runners passing the start/finish area between the two loops.

With 1,100 feet of climbing per loop and a high point at 7,937 feet, the course would prove to be grueling.

At the 10 a.m. race start, temperatures were already in the 70s. The field included nearly 80 runners representing 16 states.

Announcers did their best to track the runners’ progress with communications being relayed from the mid-way aid station, but when the announcements included Gates in the lead, spectators were amazed, as he was recovering from his previous week’s win at the USA Mountain Championships at Mt. Cranmore, NH.

Gates surprised everyone with his incredible back-to-back championship titles, proving that he is fit and ready to represent the U.S. at the World Trophy in September in Saillon, Switzerland. Gates earned his spot on his second Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team with his win at the Mt. Cranmore race and will be joined by Paul Low of Belchertown, MA, who finished in second at Mt. Cranmore. With his second-place finish, Gutierrez earned a spot on the six-man squad and also captured the masters title.

Although there were two team spots up for grabs in Steamboat, with Gates finishing first, the team spot didn’t automatically go to Wells. Team officials on site at the event were optimistic that both Wells and Batliner would be favorites for the at-large selection spots on the team.

Equally exciting was the women’s race. Laura Haefeli of Del Norte had never lost a 10K Trail Championship title in the three years the event had been contested. She would face strong competition from six former mountain team members.

As expected, Haefeli was leading after the first loop, followed within 30 seconds

by Chris Lundy of Sausalito, CA. Heading up

by Nancy Hobbs

Clockwise from above: Runners start up the ski hill; Ricky Gates edges out Simon Gutierrez at the finish; Laura Haefeli (L) and Christine Lundy celebrate after the race. the second climb, Teva U.S. Mountain Running Women’s Team Manager Ellen Miller said, “I saw Laura go by and Chris was right on her heels. Then on the climb, Chris put it into overdrive and just flew up the hill past Laura.”

Lundy at one time extended her lead to nearly one minute, 30 seconds. She headed down the final stretch to edge Haefeli by nearly 40 seconds at the tape. Lundy was timed in just under one hour in 59:29 (28th overall) while Haefeli ran to a 1:00:07. Emily Mortensen of Alamosa edged out Rachel Cuellar of Albuquerque, NM to take third place in 1:01:08.

Lisa Goldsmith earned the masters championship title finishing in sixth place with a time of 1:03:18.

With her victory, Lundy earned a spot on her third consecutive Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team.

Top Men

1. Rickey Gates, 26, Boulder, 51:42, $900 2. Simon Gutierrez, 41, Alamosa, 51:43, $700 3. Clint Wells, 32, Boulder, 51:49, $400 4. Payton Batliner, 23, Boulder, 51:56, $200 5. Shiloh Mielke, 27, Weaverville, NC, 53:36, $150

6. Jonathan Severy, 25, Aspen, 54:02, $100 7. John Tribbia, 25, Boulder, 54:34, $ 50

Top Women

1. Christine Lundy, 36, Sausalito, CA, 59:29, $900 2. Laura Haefeli, 39, Del Norte, 1:00:07, $700 3. Emily Mortensen, 24, Alamosa, 1:01:08, $400 4. Rachael Cuellar, 25, Albuquerque, NM, 1:01:21, $200 5. Abigail Larson, 28, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:02:11, $150 6. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, 1:03:18, $100 7. Faith Byrum, 33, Erie, 1:04:04, $50

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New Mexico New Mexico Athletes Compete at USATF Outdoor & Junior National Championships

by Paul Gooris

Grace Rich in the 800 meters.

Several New Mexico athletes competed at the USATF Outdoor and Junior National Track and Field Championships held at the Michael Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis, June 20-24, 2007. The USATF Junior National Championships are open to qualifying high school and collegiate athletes, who are 19 years old or younger.

Daniel Gooris, competing for Albuquerque Track Club, finished 8th out of a field of 22 in the Junior Men’s Decathlon with a score of 6,710 points. Highlights included a 12.53m (41’1.25”) toss in the shot put, a 3rd place tie in the high jump with a clearance of 1.96m (6’5”), a 1st place tie in the pole vault, clearing 4.60m (15’1”), and a second place finish in the 1500m run with a PR time of 4:32.92.

Gooris, who just finished his junior year at Cibola HS in Albuquerque, was second among high school competitors in the decathlon. Michael Ayers of Kinder Sport led the high school competitors with 7,005 points for a 6th place finish in the event. Nick Adcock of the University of Missouri won the decathlon with a score of 7,293, and qualified to represent the

U.S. at the Pan American Games in Brazil.

Grace Rich, a graduate of La Cueva HS in Albuquerque, ran 2:16.24 in the Junior Women’s 800m race to finish 6th in her preliminary heat. David Krummenacker of Las Cruces ran 1:47.64 in the semi-finals of the Open Men’s 800m race, but did not advance to the finals. Matthew Gonzales and Jeremy Johnson, both formerly of the University of New Mexico Track Program, competed in the Open Men’s 10,000m race, finishing in 29:09.01 (12th) and 30:03.10 (17th) respectively.

The men’s 10,000m.

Albuquerque’s Cuellar Wins U.S. Mountain Race

by Nancy Hobbs

Cuellar sprints to the finish.

Competitors at the Mt. Tam Trophy Race marveled at the coastline views of Stinson Beach before heading up the infamous Dipsea Trail for an approximately seven mile race. The event was the third and final selection race for the Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team and it was the first time the west coast has hosted a selection race in the 20-plus year history of the U.S. team competing at the World Mountain Running Trophy Event.

There was a duel for the top women’s slot throughout the race. The duel included Rachael Cuellar of Albuquerque, who was first to the steep 12-plus rung ladder obstacle at 0.8 miles into the race, just ahead of Sarah Gall of Cedar Falls, IA. Cuellar kept the lead to the aid station at the Pan Toll Ranger Station at two miles into the race. Gall dropped back and Laura Haefeli of Del Norte, CO, emerged as another front runner to chase Cuellar up and down the course to the finish line. Cuellar was first to the line in 59:45 and with her win earned a spot on her second consecutive Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team. Cuellar finished 10th among the world’s best women mountain runners at last year’s World Trophy competition and, with her

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teammates, won the gold medal.

For the men, Shiloh Mielke of Weaverville, NC led from the start and was first to the two-mile aid station. He emerged on the final climb in first place, just eight seconds ahead of Bill Fanselow of Golden, CO who shadowed Mielke throughout. Mielke was timed in 52:01 while Fanselow ran 52:09. Rounding out the top three was John Tribbia of Boulder, CO in 52:34.

Mielke, like Cuellar, makes his second consecutive Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team.

The Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team will compete in the World Mountain Running Trophy in Switzerland on September 15.

Top Men

1. Shiloh Mielke, 27, Weaverville, NC, 52:01, $150 2. Bill Fanselow, 40, Golden, 52:09, $75 3. John Tribbia, 25, Boulder, 52:34, $25 4. Galen Burrell, 28, San Francisco, CA, 53:33

Top Women

1. Rachael Cuellar, 25, Albuquerque, 59:45 $150 2. Laura Haefeli, 39, Del Norte, 59:51, $75 3. Abigail Larson, 28, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:00:38, $25 4. Brandy Erholtz, 29, Bailey, 1:01:28

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Mt. Tam Trophy Race Marin County, CA July 16, 2007

New Mexico Region X Junior Olympic Track & Field Champs

by Jamie Woodley

Friends of UNM Track & Field Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico was the setting for the 2007 Region X JO Championships July 12-15, 2007. Recent remodeling work done at the stadium provided a great facility for the youth athletes to showcase their abilities. The weather was hot, but the skies stayed mainly clear throughout the competition.

Approximately 1,300 youth athletes representing 84 different teams from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and the El Paso area of Texas gathered to compete for the chance to advance to the Junior Olympic National Championships held at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California. All of these young athletes earned the right to compete in Albuquerque by first qualifying at their individual association meets during June.

Several meet records were broken during this year’s competition, most notably by Hannah Carson of the Arizona Cheetahs Track Club. Hannah holds the Region X records for javelin in Bantam (age 10 and under), Midget (age 11-12) and Youth (age 13-14). She broke

her own youth girl’s javelin record this year with a throw of 44.94m (147’ 5”) which has also been presented for certification as a new national age group record. Hannah, however, wasn’t done - she went on to nationals at Mt. Sac and set a national JO record in the youth girl’s javelin with a throw of 52.90m (173’ 7”). Hannah also competed in the shot put and discus and set new Region X records in those events with marks of 14.93m (48’ 11-3/4”) and 39.74m (130’ 4”) respectively.

Other meet records that were broken this year included performances in the bantam boys 100m (12.85), 200m (26.38, and 400m (59.87). These times were all set by Paul Lucas of Do Right Track Club in Arizona. Paul also went on to nationals and won the bantam boy’s 200m and 400m. Matt Merrit of Texas set a new youth boy’s pole vault record with a mark of 3.65m (11’ 11-3/4”).

For complete results, go to www.usatfnm.org. For photos of the 2007 Region X Meet, go to dulanyphoto.com.

Race Walking Coach Dies

One of USATF New Mexico’s biggest supporters died on June 27, 2007. Eugene F. Dix taught and coached race walking throughout the state of New Mexico. With his wife, Audrey, he co-founded New Mexico Race Walkers Inc. in 1983.

Dix was always available to coach, officiate, set up clinics and, in general, do all he could to promote the sport, especially at the grass roots level. He authored a book on the techniques of racewalking, had it published at his own expense, and handed it out freely. He was race director for many association and regional racewalk championships.

Dix was fluent in American Sign Language, volunteering to interpret whenever needed. He also had coached track and field in Michigan, New York, and Ethiopia.

Born April 24, 1922 in Detroit, MI, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College in Manhattan, NY, a master’s degree from the University of Detroit in Detroit, MI, and a doctorate of education from George Washington University in Washington D.C.

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Elite Field at Stadium Stampede Stadium Stampede 5K June 17, 2007 Denver, CO

Vanessa Bowie shows off for the camera.

An elite field came to Invesco Field at Mile High for the Stadium Stampede 5K, which ranks as one of the fastest 5K races in the state each year. The top runners were competing for $3,000 in cash prizes.

Three men battled for the victory.

Leading the way was a former CU cross country runner, Payton Batliner, 23, who broke the tape in an impressive 15 minutes, 14 seconds.

Batliner’s average pace was just 4:55 per mile.

Boulder’s Pete Julian, 36, crossed the finish line just three seconds later to claim second. In third, former winner Peter Tanui finished in 15:25.

In the women’s 5K, Constantina Tomescu-Dita and Lidia Simon fought for the title. Tomescu-Dita came out on top, leading the women across the line in 16:31. The win marked her fourth Stadium Stampede championship. Simon settled for second place in 16:34.

The course took runners around the Stadium onto the Platte Valley bike path and then through the Stadium where the finishers were shown crossing the line on Thundervision.

More than 500 finishers of all ages were seen at the Stadium Stampede. There was also a 1K kids run and a 1K huff-n-puff senior walk.

The post-race festivities included

bungee jumping, a climbing wall and face painting for kids. There was also a live band and a beer garden. All Dads were honored in a special awards ceremony in honor of Father’s Day.

Contributions to the Stadium Stampede benefit the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, which raises money for charity medical care at Denver’s Saint Joseph Hospital.

564 Finishers (501 - Run, 63 - Walk) - ChampionChip Timing by: Q Racing Group - Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,190’ - Course Records: Peter Tanui, 14:39 (2003); Constantina Tomescu-Dita, 16:12 (2005) Run Male (Overall): 1. Payton Batliner, 23, Boulder, CO, 15:14; 2. Pete Julian, 36, Boulder, CO, 15:17; 3. Peter Tanui, 33, Denver, CO, 15:25; 4. Kreino Josephat, 25, 16:20; 5. Jonathan Beck, 27, San Diego, CA, 16:49; 6. Jonathan Peeters, 28, Boulder, CO, 16:56; 7. Abe Sauer, 36, Johnstown, CO, 17:29; 8. Jesse Parker Jr, 26, East China, MI, 17:38; 9. John Nichols, 24, Highlands Ranch, CO, 17:43; 10. Natt Batliner, 19, Highlands Ranch, CO, 17:45. Masters (40+): 1. Samuel Shusterman, 45, Centennial, CO, 17:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave O’sadnick, 51, Evergreen, CO, 19:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Jeff Martin, 65, Naples, FL, 23:36. Female (Overall): 1. Constantina Tomescu-dita, 37, Erie, CO, 16:31; 2. Lidia Simon, 33, Boulder, CO, 16:34; 3. Faith Byrum, 33, Erie, CO, 17:54; 4. Adriana Pirtea, 27, Fort Collins, CO, 18:07; 5. Brooke Kish, Evergreen, CO, 18:47; 6. Deirdre Matthews, 37, Conifer, CO, 20:02; 7. Andrea Barturek, 27, 20:14; 8. Denise Glenn, 40, 21:17; 9. Jennifer Prehn, 24, Broomfield, CO, 21:22; 10. Laura Mcdonald, 24, Denver, CO, 21:58. Masters (40+): 1. Denise Glenn, 40, 21:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Polly Zimmerman, 51, Golden, CO, 24:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, 68, Lakewood, CO, 26:17. Walk Male (Overall): 1.

Michael Blanchard, 46, Castle Rock, CO, 29:40; 2. Jerry Davis, 44, Littleton, CO, 32:20; 3. Mike Haymans, 59, 34:56. Female (Overall): 1. Lori Rupoli, 56, Commerce City, CO, 37:11; 2. Kathy Peeters, 61, Littleton, CO, 37:19; 3. Michele Conaghan, 39, Superior, CO, 38:10.

Two New Course Records at Estes Park Mama Rose’s Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Estes Park, CO June 17, 2007

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The Estes Park Marathon is not for the weak hearted or the under trained. But for those who can rise to the challenge, the difficult 26.2-mile high altitude course rewards runners with soaring views of Estes Park, the gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park.

This year’s race began under sunny skies and warm temperatures at the local school facilities. Beginning at an elevation of 7,550 feet, the paved course traveled over local roads and bike paths, reaching a high point of 8,150 feet. Runners crossed the finish line at the high school track.

The race to first place in the marathon was easily won by Johannes Rudolph of Boulder. Rudolph captured the lead in the marathon in a winning time of 3:03:40, which was 11 minutes faster than second place.

In the women’s race, Jane Tunnadine of Gunnison held off all other competitors. She set a new course record of 3:35:21.

Female half marathon winner Tanya Poel of Boulder also set a new course record, running 1:31:12 and finishing third overall.

Luke Hall captured the overall crown in the half marathon, leading more than 200 other finishers in the event with a time of 1:23:52.

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and walkers between all four events, which included a marathon, a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The race benefits the Estes Valley Youth Center and the Optimist Club of Estes Park.

607 Finishers (120 - Marathon, 207 - Half Marathon, 146 - 10K, 134 - 5K) Timing by: RunLimited - Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,550’ - Course Records: Marathon = Anton Krupicka, 2:45:02 (2006); Laura Wheatley, 3:38:29 (2004); Half Marathon = Lewis Martin, 1:20:09 (2005); Laura Wheatley, 1:33:18 (2005); 10K = Matt Whalen, 40:02 (2006); Tanya Poel, 40:19 (2006); 5K = Bill Raitter, 17:38 (2005); Vanessa Martell, 20:03 (2006) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Johannes Rudolph, 3:03:40; 2.

Eric Walker, 3:14:39; 3. Greg Dalton, 3:23:01; 4. Todd Reynolds, 3:25:11; 5. Colton Thompson, 3:29:04. Masters (40+): 1.

Johannes Rudolph, 3:03:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Richard Hafner, 4:03:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Marv Bradley, 4:50:03. Female (Overall): 1. Jane Tunnadine, 3:35:21 CR; 2. Karen Fuchs, 3:42:19; 3. Sharyon Johns, 3:52:08; 4. Gayle Zorrilla, 4:02:44; 5.

Alene Nitzky, 4:12:02. Masters (40+): 1. Jane Tunnadine, 3:35:21 CR. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Amy Yanni, 4:18:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Holley Lange, 6:29:41. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Luke Hall, 1:23:52; 2. Jasme Calzada, 1:25:39; 3. Mark Theiss, 1:33:26; 4. Mike Maugans, 1:34:18; 5. Bill Ruth, 1:37:24.

Masters (40+): 1. Bill Ruth, 1:37:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Bill Ruth, 1:37:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Johnson, 1:48:34.

Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Poel, 1:31:12 CR; 2. Keely Malone, 1:40:32; 3. Kelly Harrington, 1:41:06; 4. Heather Hunley, 1:46:25; 5. Chelsea Van Horn, 1:46:38. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 1:31:12 CR. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon Lafoe, 2:12:36.

Seniors (60+): 1. Sharon Lafoe, 2:12:36. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Zach Minard, 41:13; 2. Ryan Berba, 42:33; 3. Benjamin Williams, 42:49; 4. Marcus Cane, 43:22; 5. Josh Edwards, 44:22.

Female (Overall): 1. Aree Stone, 44:31; 2. Kelly Bassett, 46:59; 3. Maggie Diller, 48:44; 4. Karen Perdew, 50:37; 5. Tonya Ball, 52:17. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Britton Deuel, 17:52; 2. Nick Cramer, 18:43; 3. Dan Meehan, 19:19; 4. Carl Kallgren Iv, 19:26; 5. Eric Strandvold, 21:16. Female (Overall): 1. Kyra Cyphers, 23:30; 2. Pat Schehrer, 25:12; 3. Richarda Ericson, 25:36; 4. Hannah Koschnitzke, 26:09; 5. Alyssa Burgess, 26:16.

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Jane Tunnadine wins the women’s marathon in course record time.

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Slacker Half Marathon and 4M Race Georgetown, CO June 23, 2007

Nearly 600 runners finished the sixth annual Slacker Half Marathon under sunny skies. The race began at the base of Loveland Valley Ski Area at an elevation of 10,630 feet. Runners were treated to soft dirt for the first five miles, then ran on a paved frontage road for the remainder of the race to finish in the heart of Georgetown at an elevation of 8,420 feet.

Greg Cauller, 47, of York, PA captured first place in the half marathon in a time of 1:19:50. After the race he commented, “It was a great course and the Georgetown area is beautiful.” Michael Quispe of Littleton slowly moved up throughout the race to finish in second place in 1:20:15. Heath Hibbard, 54, of Montrose finished third in 1:21:07.

Rachel Foss of Denver took top honors in the women’s half marathon, running 1:25:34. She was surprised with the win in her first attempt at the Slacker Half Marathon. “I led the whole race, which never happens to me, so the win is exciting.” Elizabeth Helland of Colorado Springs was the second female in 1:26:54. Broomfield’s Jennifer Valentine was the third female, running 1:30:15.

The race also featured a 4 mile run, in which Tanya Gaurmer of Alamosa held off all male and female competitors to win by more than two minutes in 24:07.

Race director Beth Luther was pleased with the outcome of the day. “Things went real smooth this year, and I’m hoping that continues in future years.”

The post-race festivities included a barbecue and coveted garden knomes for door prizes. The event benefited Mount Evans Hospice, the Clear Creek/Gilpin Animal Shelter, and the Youth Empowerment Program.

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607 Finishers (587 - Half Marathon, 161 - 4M) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: Sunny, 50 degrees - Elevation: Half Marathon Start = 10,630’, 4M Start = 9,200’, Finish = 8,420’ - Course Records: Half Marathon = Jason Loutitt, 1:09:27 (2006); Lynda Andros, 1:25:25 (2006); 4M = Mark Shin, 22:00 (2006); Tanya Gaumer, 23:56 (2006) Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Greg Cauller, 47, York, PA, 1:19:50; 2. Michael Quispe, 40, Littleton, CO, 1:20:15; 3. Heath Hibbard, 54, Montrose, CO, 1:21:07; 4. Anthony Armento, 32, Denver, CO, 1:21:31; 5. Steve Krebs, 44, Lakewood, CO, 1:21:45; 6. Shane Lohss, 20, Dover, PA, 1:23:15; 7. Adam Hodges, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:24:59; 8. Jack Burger, 14, Evergreen, CO, 1:26:16; 9. Alex Stanislawski, 23, Golden, CO, 1:26:54; 10. Jon Teisher, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:27:57.

Masters (40+): 1. Greg Cauller, 47, York, PA, 1:19:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 54, Montrose, CO, 1:21:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Romero, 70, Denver, CO, 1:48:45. Female (Overall): 1. Rachel Foss, 26, Denver, CO, 1:25:34; 2. Elizabeth Helland, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:26:54; 3. Jennifer Valentine, 25, Broomfield, CO, 1:30:15; 4. Catriona Dowling, 49, Boulder, CO, 1:31:51; 5.

Jamie Rosenquist, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:32:04; 6. Meghan McKee, 23, Littleton, CO, 1:34:28; 7. Bonnie Brisnehan, 26, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:35:37; 8. Heather Meacham, 21, Littleton, CO, 1:36:17; 9.

Meg Tomcho, 34, Montrose, CO, 1:36:39; 10. Kim Jones, 49, Fort Collins, CO, 1:36:56. Masters (40+): 1. Catriona Dowling, 49, Boulder, CO, 1:31:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dani Hainds, 50, Green Mountain Falls, CO, 1:48:56. Seniors (60+): 1. Margaret Matlack, 60, Bonsall, CA, 2:35:45.

4M Male (Overall): 1. Elijah Neymark, 16, Golden, CO, 26:12; 2. Roy Collins, 20, Alamosa, CO, 26:59; 3. Brad Folk, 31, Denver, CO, 27:13. Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Gaurmer, 22, Alamosa, CO, 24:07; 2. Lynda Andros, 31, Edwards, CO, 26:13; 3. Tiffany Davis, 16, Tell City, IN, 32:05.

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More than 800 Iron Girls Run in Denver

The all-female event drew more than 800 competitors, ages 5 through 74, to scenic Veteran’s Park in downtown Denver. Every finisher was awarded with a medal and a technical running shirt. A catered postrace breakfast featuring white table clothes and flower centerpieces was held near the Colorado State Capitol. Dozens of vendors were on hand for the post-race festivities and a table was set up where finishers could immediately receive their results after the event.

Unique to the RYKA Iron Girl Series is the inclusion of a Mother/Daughter Category. The top Mother/Daughter Team in the 5 Mile was Chelsea Sheila Skubal and Chelsea Skubal in a combined time of 1:20:08.

The top 5K team was the “Lightnin’ Ladies” team of Jeanette Bershok Ames and Rhonda Bershok in 42:59. One unique story in the mother/ daughter event was Charlotte Reynolds of Denver. Charlotte participated in last year’s event with her mother. This year, she ran the 5-Mile in honor of her mother who is currently deployed to Afghanistan as part of the Air Force Reserves. Her mother pledged to run the same distance on the same day in Bagram, Afghanistan.

The event benefited the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

796 Finishers (381 - 5M, 415 - 5K) - ChampionChip Timing by: Q Racing Group - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,250’ - Course Records: 5M = Jill Host, 31:40 (2006); 5K = Jocelyn Petrella, 18:44 (2006)

Ryka Iron Girl 5M/5K Veteran’s Park, Denver, CO July 1, 2007

Boulder residents Tanya Poel, 41, and Tera Moody, 26, claimed the 5-Mile and 5K titles respectively at the second annual RYKA Iron Girl.

Poel crossed the finish line with a time of 30:41, while Moody, a 2008 10K Olympic Trials qualifier, broke the 5K tape with a time of 18:07.

5M Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 30:41 CR; 2. Jill Horst, 28, Albuquerque, NM, 31:22; 3. Jena Pohle, 27, Aurora, CO, 32:46; 4. Leora Jordan, 22, Boulder, CO, 33:11; 5. Monica Casillas, 31, Littleton, CO, 33:16; 6. Kristin Donald, 25, Brighton, CO, 33:19; 7. Kimberly Polak, 35, Denver, CO, 33:21; 8. Kelly Escorcia, 27, Denver, CO, 34:07; 9. Barbarann Mallory, 48, Littleton, CO, 34:58; 10. Kristina Brendzel, 33, Longmont, CO, 35:03. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 30:41 CR. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dani Phillips, 50, Lakewood, CO, 43:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Barbara Ward, 60, Denver, CO, 54:03. 5K Female (Overall): 1. Tera Moody, 26, Boulder, CO, 18:07 CR; 2. Cherylynn Schilling, 22, Carbondale, IL, 20:25; 3. Jennifer Prehn, 24, Broomfield, CO, 20:46; 4. Christi Marie Butler, 31, Manitou Springs, CO, 20:47; 5. Laurie Mizner, 38, Boulder, CO, 20:50; 6. Jacqueline Mariash, 27, Superior, CO, 21:05; 7. Trisha Spaeth, 30, Denver, CO, 21:42; 8. Valerie Eipper, 47, Longmont, CO, 21:59; 9. Heather Bates, 12, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:03; 10. Judith Balan, 28, Broomfield, CO, 22:23. Masters (40+): 1. Valerie Eipper, 47, Longmont, CO, 21:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Zelda De Boyes, 50, Denver, CO, 28:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Doris Mccormick, 60, Lakewood, CO, 33:02.

Nearly 800 Run Palmer Lake July 4th Race

Run for Independence 4M Palmer Lake to Monument, CO July 4, 2007

Nearly 800 runners and walkers made the trek down the new Santa Fe Trail from the Palmer Lake Regional Park to Monument on the morning of July 4th. The four-mile race, which benefits Palmer Lake Elementary School, celebrated its 26th anniversary. With a net elevation drop of almost 400 feet, the fast downhill course helped a lot of athletes run very fast times.

Course record holder Ryan Haffer, 21, won the race for a third year in a row in 20:28.

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Adam Rich finished a close second in 20:44 and Nate Pennington was third in 20:53 on the point-to-point course.

In the women’s race, Mickey Kelly, 29, was the first female to cross the line, running 23:50. Former race champion Emily Borzoski, Kaitlin Frier, and Emily Shertzer finished second, third, and fourth, all within one second of each other.

Race participants received cotton tshirts or hats. There were beverages and bagels after the race.

Many runners and walkers lined the streets of Monument to watch the annual 4th of July parade, which took place after the race.

The event was a part of the Colorado Runner Racing Series. It was one of more than a dozen races in Colorado to celebrate Independence day.

794 Finishers - Timing by: The Colorado Running Company - Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees - Elevation: Start = 7,370’, Finish = 6,975’ - Course Records: Ryan Hafer, 20:22 (2005); Lindsay Scherf, 21:33 (2005) Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Hafer, 21, 20:28; 2. Adam Rich, 26, 20:44; 3. Nathan Pennigton, 30, 20:53; 4. Angel Ramrez, 18, 21:32; 5.

Steve Hackworth, 28, 21:49; 6. Haven Barnes, 30, 21:54; 7.

Greg Pulscher, 19, 22:13; 8. Mark Johnson, 30, 22:27; 9. Joel Green, 23, 22:39; 10. Andy Rinne, 31, 22:54. Masters (40+): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 51, 24:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 51, 24:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Hibschweiler, 61, 28:30. Female (Overall): 1. Mickey Kelley, 29, 23:50; 2. Emily Borzoszki, 28, 24:12; 3. Kaitlin Frier, 19, 24:13; 4. Emily Shertzer, 27, 24:13; 5. Laureen Fisk, 15, 25:00; 6. Kathy Fisk, 15, 25:12; 7. Allison McIntire, 19, 25:51; 8. Carey Barringer, 18, 26:01; 9.

Eva Hagen, 39, 26:04; 10. Julie Mills, 19, 26:10. Masters (40+): 1. Bev Zimmerman, 43, 27:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Debby Harkness, 54, 29:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, 67, 32:20.

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Big Crowds and New Records At Summer Roundup Summer Roundup Trail 12K Colorado Springs, CO July 8, 2007

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A record 634 runners completed the Summer Roundup Trail 12K at Bear Creek Park in Colorado Springs, which was an enormous increase in registration versus the previous year’s 412 finishers. With the large number of finishers, it’s no surprise that new course records were set in both the men’s and women’s races.

In the men’s 12K, Aaron RubalcabaLopez, 22, of Colorado Springs ran in a league of his own. His finishing time of 45:20 was nearly two minutes faster than second-place finisher John Gaudette of Denver. The previous course record was 46:00, which was set in 2004.

Daryn Parker of Manitou Springs was third in 47:14.

Rubalcaba-Lopez said, “My strategy was to push the uphill and coast on the downhill.

That’s pretty much what I did.”

In the women’s race, Lauren Dunsmoor of Pueblo ran away with the win in 53:47. She shattered the previous course record by more than two minutes. After the race, she commented, “This was a fun run. It was really beautiful, but very challenging.”

The 2006 champion Stephanie Jones of Colorado Springs placed second in 54:17.

Connilee Walter, also of Colorado Springs, was third in 56:38.

The Summer Roundup is run on the

well-groomed trails in Bear Creek Park on the west side of Colorado Springs. The out-andback course is mostly uphill on the way out and provides spectacular views. Starting at an elevation of 6,170 feet, the course climbs nearly 1,000 feet in 3.7 miles.

The Summer Roundup Trail Run is the second leg of the Triple Crown of Running Series, which includes the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run and the Pikes Peak Ascent.

634 Finishers - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,100’ - Course Records: Levi Brathall, 46:00 (2004); Amy Regnier, 56:04 (2004) Male (Overall): 1. Aaron Rubalcaba-Lopez, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:20 CR; 2. John Gaudette, 21, Denver, CO, 47:08; 3. Daryn Parker, 26, Manitou Springs, CO, 47:14; 4. Pawel Oboz, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:34; 5. Jason Hodgson, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:41; 6. Michael Hagen, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:01; 7. Grant Scott, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:42; 8. Gerald Romero, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:21; 9.

Paul Koch, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:57; 10. Jeff Coverdale, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:48. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Hagen, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 54, Montrose, CO, 53:16. Seniors (60+): 1.

Ray Eck, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:49. Female (Overall): 1. Lauren Dunsmoor, 23, Pueblo, CO, 53:47 CR; 2. Stephanie Jones, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:17; 3. Connilee Walter, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 56:38; 4. Letitia Dusich, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 56:52; 5. Stephanie Wurtz, 24, Pueblo, CO, 58:15; 6. Jill Horst, 28, Albuquerque, NM, 58:41; 7. Katie Thompson, 21, Excelsior, MN, 59:56; 8. Teal Reeves, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:05; 9. Kellie Callahan, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:17; 10. Hanna Green, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:01:13. Masters (40+): 1. Karen Smidt, 40, Brighton, CO, 1:04:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Priscilla Courtney, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:06:53. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 62, Black Forest, CO, 1:17:38.

Athletes Compete at Indian Peaks Dirtfest

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GoLite Indian Peaks Off-Road Triathlon and 10K Trail Run Nederland, CO August 5, 2007

More than 300 people gathered at Eldora Mountain Resort for the Indian Peaks Dirtfest, which included the first annual GoLite Indian Peaks Off-Road Triathlon and the third edition of the Indian Peaks 10K trail run.

The triathlon consited of a 750 meter swim, followed by a 600 meter trail run to the transition area. This was followed by a 17.5K mountain bike ride in the Eldora Nordic Center. The final part of the course was a 5K trail run. At 9,200 feet above sea level, athletes were treated to overcast skies and cool weather. Ryan Ignatz, 29, was only the 20th best swimmer, but used a quick bike and run to take the lead and win by four minutes in 1:28:19.

Sarah Tarkington dominated the women’s field. She won by 14 minutes in 1:48:06.

In the trail race, 2007 U.S. Mountain Running team member Payton Batliner of Boulder won the 10K in 37:34. John Tribbia of Boulder was second in 38:20.

In the women’s competition, local favorite Lisa Goldsmith of nearby Nederland was the first female to cross the line, running 46:49.

Katie Mulholland was second in 47:45.

The top athletes in both events competed for more than $1,000 in prize money. Age

group winners received glassware and gifts from GoLite.

After the event, competitors were treated to Subway sandwiches and chips and finishers were given GoLite technical shirts.

The race served as a fundraiser for the Nederland High School Cross Country team.

634 Finishers (160 - Triathlon, 194 - 10K Trail Run) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: Overcast, 55 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 9,200’ - Course Records: Triathlon - New, 10K Trail Run - Silvio Guerra, 36:23 (2006); Lisa Goldsmith, 45:39 (2006) Triathlon Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Ignatz, 29, Boulder, CO, 1:28:19; 2. Spencer Powlison, 24, Boulder, CO, 1:32:16; 3.

Jared Berg, 33, Louisville, CO, 1:33:13; 4. Luke Jay, 27, Littleton, CO, 1:37:28; 5. Kevin Shelden, 44, Breckenridge, CO, 1:37:55.

Masters (40+): 1. Kevin Shelden, 44, Breckenridge, CO, 1:37:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Galen Classen, 54, Denver, CO, 1:54:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Schuler, 63, Boulder, CO, 2:58:19. Female (Overall): 1. Sarah Tarkington, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:48:06; 2. Sherry Remick, 33, Boulder, CO, 2:02:17; 3. Brandi Tauer, 33, Golden, CO, 2:04:11; 4. Katie Baker, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:06:51; 5. Katie Herrell, 27, Boulder, CO, 2:09:44.

Masters (40+): 1. Susan Griffin-Kaklik, 52, Castle Rock, CO, 2:11:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Griffin-Kaklik, 52, Castle Rock, CO, 2:11:30. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Payton Batliner, 23, Boulder, CO, 37:34; 2. John Tribbia, 25, Boulder, CO, 38:20; 3. Logan Wealing, 26, 41:49; 4.

Matt Batliner, 19, Boulder, CO, 42:58; 5. Scott Oberbreckling, 43, Boulder, CO, 43:35. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Oberbreckling, 43, Boulder, CO, 43:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 54, Montrose, CO, 46:18. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 67, Denver, CO, 1:02:35. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 46:49; 2. Katie Mulholland, 24, Boulder, CO, 47:45; 3. Sunny Gilbert, 28, Boulder, CO, 48:58; 4. Laura Bruess, 46, Boulder, CO, 50:11; 5. Kelly Fisher, 39, Boulder, CO, 52:20.

Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 46:49.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 55, Wheat Ridge, CO, 58:00. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

>> RACE RESULTS << San Juan Solstice 50M Lake City, CO June 16, 2007 121 Finishers - Timing by: San Juan Solstice 50M - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 8,700’ with a total elevation gain of 12,900’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 7:59:44 (2004); Anthea Schmid, 9:52:46 (2002) Male (Overall): 1. Erik Skaggs, 24, Glenwood, NM, 8:58:40; 2.

Kyle Skaggs, 22, Glenwood, NM, 8:58:40; 3. Nate McDowell, 35, Los Alamos, NM, 9:48:15; 4. Charles Corfield, 48, Bolder, CO, 10:12:56; 5. Rick Hessek, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 10:20:56.

Masters (40+): 1. Charles Corfield, 48, Boulder, CO, 10:12:56.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Gilles Cote, 50, 11:57:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Bud Phillips, 60, 13:38:20. Female (Overall): 1. Petra McDowell, 35, Los Alamos, NM, 10:30:13; 2. Tressa Breindel, 28, Boulder, CO, 11:45:18; 3. Mary Mahoney, 30, 12:12:26; 4.

Michele Jensen, 36, Littelton, CO, 12:26:52; 5. Jean Coulter, 35, 12:29:23. Masters (40+): 1. Colleen Ihnken, 43, Alma, CO, 12:51:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Wendy Crandall, 55, Ft. Collins, CO, 14:50:43. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Wine Festival 5K Lafayette, CO June 23, 2007 335 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,250’ - Course Records: Charlie Kelly, 16:25 (2006); Amanda Lovato, 19:01 (2006) Male (Overall): 1. Dimitri Connell, 18, Erie, CO, 17:12; 2. Phillip Schumacher, 26, Boulder, CO, 17:43; 3. Lance Winders, 44, Mansfield, TN, 17:58; 4. Thomas Kehoe, 45, Boulder, CO, 18:13; 5. Josh Melver, 31, Erie, CO, 18:47. Masters (40+): 1. Lance Winders, 44, Mansfield, TN, 17:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jeff Dumas, 61, Boulder, CO, 21:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Jeff Dumas, 61, Boulder, CO, 21:40. Female (Overall): 1. Kaori Yoshida, 25, Boulder, CO, 17:30 CR; 2. Sara Werner, 22, Boulder, CO, 19:41; 3. Veronica Barajas, 32, Lafayette, CO, 19:57; 4. Kim McConnell, 39, Erie, CO, 20:46; 5. Monique Beausoleil, 32, Erie, CO, 21:03.

Masters (40+): 1. Marilyn Quinn, 41, Boulder, CO, 23:02. Grand Masters (50+):1. Ellen Rickert, 54, Lafayette, CO, 24:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Bonnie Geier, 66, Erie, CO, 38:05.

Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run 5M Aspen, CO July 4, 2007 798 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: Q Racing Group - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,910’ - Course Records: Jonathan Severy, 26:07 (2005); Natalie Florence, 31:15 (2005) Male (Overall): 1. Jonathan Severy, 25, Aspen, CO, 27:32; 2. Gabe Small, 22, Lafayette, CO, 29:31; 3. Justin Pruitt, 23, Huntsville, AL, 30:06; 4. Rolf Schmidt, 41, Scottsdale, AZ, 30:21; 5.

Lucas Franze, 32, Aspen, CO, 30:45; 6. Michael Otte, 24, Aspen,

John Gaudette wins the Evergreen Town Race 10K in 32:48.

CO, 30:47; 7. Brandon Cooper, 20, Aspen, CO, 31:14; 8. Joseph Kennedy, 27, New York, NY, 31:17; 9. Nathan Blatt, 19, Moseland Hills, OH, 31:20; 10. Ron Lund, 50, Basalt, CO, 31:34. Masters (40+): 1. Rolf Schmidt, 41, Scottsdale, AZ, 30:21. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ron Lund, 50, Basalt, CO, 31:34. Seniors (60+): 1.

Warren Ohlrich, 68, Carbondale, CO, 38:50. Female (Overall): 1. Megan Lund, 23, Basalt, CO, 30:55 CR; 2. Jamie Strout, 24, Baltimore, MD, 32:56; 3. Sarah Shepard, 22, Glenwood Springs, CO, 33:22; 4. Sarah Shepard, 22, Glenwood Springs, CO, 33:22; 5. Ashley Harder, 31, Aspen, CO, 34:00; 6. Mary Cote, 42, Basalt, CO, 34:10; 7. Brooke Pruitt, 25, Huntsville, AL, 34:55; 8. Chris Kelly, 37, Aspen, CO, 35:10; 9. Lisa Gonzales-Gile, 49, Aspen, CO, 35:12; 10. Sue Jacobsen, 46, 35:32. Masters (40+): 1. Mary Cote, 42, Basalt, CO, 34:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Hunsaker, 50, Laguna Niguel, CA, 37:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Joan Ullyot, 67, Snowmass Village, CO, 44:58.

Teva Vail Hill Climb Vail, CO July 8, 2007 303 Finishers - Weather: Sunny, 65 degrees - Elevation: Start = 8,163’, Finish = 10,335’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 46:53 (1993); Laura Haefeli, 57:32 (2004) Male (Overall): 1. Andy Ames, 44, Boulder, CO, 53:12; 2. Bernie Boettcher, 44, Silt, CO, 53:56; 3. Alex Willis, 19, Leadville, CO, 54:45; 4. Peter Williams, 46, 55:33; 5. John-Paul Henry, 24, 57:59. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Ames, 44, Boulder, CO, 53:12.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dale Petersen, 50, Denver, CO, 59:52. Seniors (60+): 1. James Oberheide, 62, 1:13:22. Female (Overall): 1. Helen Cospolich, 30, Breckenridge, CO, 1:02:06; 2. Anita Ortiz, 43, Eagle, CO, 1:04:03; 3. Susan Nuzum, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:05:25; 4. Rachel Foss, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:05:47; 5. Sara Pickering, 40, 1:07:57. Masters (40+): 1. Anita Ortiz, 43, Eagle, CO, 1:04:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Schulte, 51, 1:16:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Tope, 62, 1:37:30.

Barr Trail Mountain Race Manitou Springs, CO July 15, 2007 338 Finishers - Timing by: The Colorado Running Company - Weather: Sunny, 65 degrees - Elevation: Start = 6,570’, Finish = 6,650’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 1:30:07 (2001); Julie Bryan, 1:51:41 (2001) Male (Overall): 1. Matt Carpenter, 42, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:29:33 CR; 2. Ryan Hafer, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:47; 3.

Simon Gutierrez, 41, Alamosa, CO, 1:35:41; 4. Daryn Parker, 26, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:36:08; 5. Aaron Rubalcaba-Lopez, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:37:51. Masters (40+): 1. Matt Carpenter, 42, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:29:33 CR. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Bremner, 52, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:56:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Ray Eck, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:15:44. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 1:52:48; 2. Katie Blackett, 30, Boulder, CO, 1:54:03; 3. Susan Nuzum, 40, Boulder, CO, 2:04:32; 4. Leighann Lawrentz, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:11:38; 5. Heather McWhirter, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:11:47. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 1:52:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Linda DeWitt, 56, Cary, NC, 2:31:49. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

US Half Marathon, 12K, 5K Copper Mountain, CO July 15, 2007 287 Finishers (174 - Half Marathon, 78 - 12K, 35 - 5K) - ChampionChip Timing by: Q Racing Group - Weather: Sunny, 55 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 9,800’ - Course Records: New Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Paul Brett, 34, SIlverthorne, CO, 1:27:18; 2. Greg Decent, 27, Vail, CO, 1:32:16; 3. Derek Griffiths, 32, Littleton, CO, 1:33:19; 4. Tony Oaks, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:36:49; 5. DJ Hummel, 28, Broomfield, CO, 1:37:01.

Masters (40+): 1. Tony Oaks, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:36:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 51, Evergreen, CO, 1:38:26.

Seniors (60+): 1. JOhn Wallace, 63, Silverthorne, 1:59:10.

Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:33:57; 2.

Danielle Malberg, 26, Denver, CO, 1:49:23; 3. Jessica Keiter, 21, Arvada, CO, 1:50:27; 4. Laura Minor, 30, Indianapolis, IN, 1:51:40; 5. Judy Fujita, 55, Arvada, 1:58:49. Masters (40+): 1.

Judy Fujita, 55, Arvada, 1:58:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Judy Fujita, 55, Arvada, 1:58:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Jean Townsend, 60, Fraser, CO, 2:06:17. 12K Male (Overall): 1. Jimmy Tarsnane, 16, COllegeville, PA, 51:26; 2. Mark Husted, 20, Denver, CO, 57:22; 3. Chris Sullivan, 37, Denver, CO, 1:00:00; 4. Robert Palmesano, 33, Omaha, NE, 1:00:04; 5. John Meiser, 33, 1:00:22. Female (Overall): 1. Emily Steele, 27, Fort Collins, CO, 56:30; 2. Alison Steele, 27, Longmont, CO, 56:33; 3. Kendra Geddes, 35, Denver, CO, 1:02:31; 4. Liliana Jackson, 42, Austin, TX, 1:03:18; 5.

Ronda Ackerman-Alford, 37, Broomfield, CO, 1:03:57. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Damon Kershner, 14, Eldred, IL, 23:00; 2. Michael Devuono, 32, Philadelphia, PA, 23:30; 3. Jeff Sloan, 28, Denver, CO, 23:35. Female (Overall): 1. Tamara Cardenas, 10, Alton, IL, 26:01; 2. Lauren Lippert, 15, Carrollton, IL, 26:30; 3. Cindy Malone, 43, Littleton, CO, 26:52.

A happy runner finishes the US Half Marathon at Copper Mountain.

Grand Prix Classic 10K/5K Colorado Springs, CO July 28, 2007 634 Finishers (520 - 10K, 114 - 5K) - ChampionChip Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies - Elevation: Start = 6,250’, Finish = 6,050’ - Course Records: 10K - Charles Kamindo, 29:30 (2005); Nicole Aish, 34:57 (2005); 5K - New this year 10K Male (Overall): 1. Jesus Solis, 23, Littleton, CO, 29:32; 2.

Payton Batliner, 23, Boulder, CO, 30:44; 3. Franklin Tenorio, 38, Boulder, CO, 30:49; 4. Jason Delaney, 27, Golden, CO, 30:51; 5. Matt Levassiur, 26, Alamosa, CO, 31:14; 6. Nate Pennington, 30, Fort Carson, CO, 31:54; 7. Logan Wealing, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:02; 8. Pawel Oboz, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:07; 9. Justin Gindlesperger, 28, Boulder, CO, 32:22; 10. Jay Luna, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:40. Masters (40+): 1. Sam Ngatia, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 53, Loveland, CO, 36:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Lynn Dougherty, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:55. Female (Overall): 1. Tera Moody, 26, Boulder, CO, 34:51 CR; 2. Samantha McGlone, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:32; 3. Faith Byrom, 33, Erie, CO, 35:46; 4. Stephanie Bylander, 24, Alamosa, CO, 36:08; 5. Vicki Cauller, 34, York, PA, 36:15; 6. Paula Morrison, 34, Manitou Springs, CO, 36:27; 7. Emily Brzozowski, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:36; 8. Amanda Dechi, 29, Manitou Springs, CO, 37:14; 9. Stephanie Jones, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:38; 10. Martha Tenorio, 41, Boulder, CO, 38:12. Masters (40+): 1.

Martha Tenorio, 41, Boulder, CO, 38:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Georgann Richardson, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:51. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvy, 62, Black Forest, CO, 53:10. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Angel Ramirez, 18, McAllen, TX, 17:09; 2. William Blackbur, 17:29; 3. Sean Rivera, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:43; 4. Johnny Farquhar, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:22; 5.

Joshua Jones, 17, Woodland Park, CO, 18:29. Masters (40+): 1.

Ken MacIntyre, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ken MacIntyre, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:00.

Seniors (60+): 1. Derek Keenan, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:50. Female (Overall): 1. Julianne Payton, 18, Woodland Park, CO, 19:06; 2. Hannah Green, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:15; 3. Nicole Vettese, 21, Canon City, CO, 21:40; 4. Hannah Radner, 17, Pueblo, CO, 22:18; 5. Jackie Johnson, 16, Woodland Park, CO, 23:22. Masters (40+): 1. Diane Ridderhoff, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Hauck, 50, Larkspur, CO, 28:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Martina Ritchie, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:41.

Evergreen Town Race 10K/5K Evergreen, CO August 5, 2007 889 Finishers (314 - 10K, 575 - 5K) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: 10K Start = 7,450’, 5K Start = 7,250’, Finish = 7,075’ - Course Records: 10K - Padro Alvarez, 29:39 (1998); Angela Mudge, 36:03 (2003); 5K - Jason Hubbard, 14:07 (1998); Nicole Jefferson-Aish, 16:29 (2002) 10K Male (Overall): 1. John Gaudette, 22, Denver, CO, 32:48; 2. Matt Russell, 24, Boulder, CO, 33:17; 3. Sampson Sage, 26,

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33:25; 4. Adam Feerst, 47, Denver, CO, 35:19; 5. AJ Johnson, 30, Highlands Ranch, CO, 35:56. Masters (40+): 1. Adam Feerst, 47, Denver, CO, 35:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 51, Evergreen, CO, 37:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Charles Drage, 63, Evergreen, CO, 40:24. Female (Overall): 1. Brianne Nelson, 26, Ft. Collins, CO, 36:52; 2. Kara Ford, 28, Thornton, CO, 37:44; 3. Uil Bromme, 26, Boulder, CO, 38:18; 4. Katie Thompson, 99, Excelsior, MN, 39:11; 5. Mary Cote, 43, Basalt, CO, 39:22. Masters (40+): 1. Mary Cote, 43, Basalt, CO, 39:22.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edie Stevenson, 58, Boulder, CO, 43:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Wanda Willems, 63, Laramie, WY, 59:28. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Adam Rich, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 14:56; 2. John Supsic, 28, Boulder, CO, 15:04; 3. Jay Luna, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:27; 4. Eric Griffiths, 25, Boulder, CO, 15:35; 5. Chris Sweeney, 19, Highlands Ranch, CO, 15:48; 6. Greg Pulscher, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:04; 7. Danny Whelan, 24, Durango, CO, 16:13; 8. Scott Fauble, 45, Golden, CO, 16:29; 9. Aaron Berthoud, 30, Denver, CO, 16:33; 10. Michael Koch, 17, Greenwood Village, CO, 16:50. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Fauble, 45, Golden, CO, 16:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Pierce, 52, Englewood, CO, 18:47. Seniors (60+): 1. William Bedell, 61, Evergreen, CO, 21:16. Female (Overall): 1. Kristen McGlynn, 18, Bailey, CO, 17:27; 2. Ashley Birger, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:54; 3. Annette Kealy, 29, Boulder, CO, 17:58; 4. Deirdre Matthews, 37, Bailey, CO, 18:25; 5. Jennifer Webers, 18, Conifer, CO, 18:45; 6. Amanda McCracken, 29, Boulder, CO, 19:18; 7. Jennifer Prehn, 24, Broomfield, CO, 19:25; 8. Christine Adamowski, 40, Evergreen, CO, 19:33; 9. Catriona Dowling, 49, Boulder, CO, 19:55; 10. Karen Opp, 38, Evergreen, CO, 20:18.

Masters (40+): 1. Christine Adamowski, 40, Evergreen, CO, 19:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Schulte, 51, Boulder, CO, 21:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Tanya Wilson, 60, Thornton, CO, 24:49.

muilti-sport Buffalo Creek XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon 1M Swim, 20M Mountain Bike, 4M Trail Run Bailey, CO June 16, 2007 194 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies Elevation: Start/Finish = 8,020 - Course Records: Josiah Middaugh, 2:13:36 (2005); Monique Merrill, 2:42:06 (2004) Male (Overall): 1. Greg Krause, 30, Littleton, CO, 2:09:11 CR; 2. Todd Murray, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:24:57; 3. Taylor Carrington, 30, Denver, CO, 2:26:00; 4. Ed Oliver, 38, Gaylord, MI, 2:26:07; 5. Ryan Lones Stanley, 29, Boulder, CO, 2:29:42.

Masters (40+): 1. Todd Murray, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:24:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. James Lewis, 55, Broomfield, CO, 2:42:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Lee Cannon, 60, Pleasanton, CA, 3:02:26. Female (Overall): 1. Sara Tarkington, 26, Boulder, CO, 2:40:01 CR; 2. Suzanne Snyder, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:40:48; 3. Megan McCarthy-Carrington, 32, Denver, CO, 2:42:43; 4. Molly Hummel, 23, Durango, CO, 2:43:18; 5. Karen Thorpe, 37, Salida, CO, 2:46:52. Masters (40+): 1. Kathy Eckert, 45, Denver, CO, 2:56:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cindi Toepel, 56, Littleton, CO, 3:13:27. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Susan Williams wins the Prospect Lake Triathlon in 1:09:11.

Prospect Lake Sprint Triathlon 750m Swim, 13.1M Bike, 5K Run Colorado Springs, CO June 24, 2007 325 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,073’ - Course Records: Luke McKenzie, 59:44 (2006); Miranda Carfrae, 1:06:50 (2006) Male (Overall): 1. Hunter Kemper, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:23; 2. Michael Orton, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:01:49; 3. Cameron Dye, 23, Boulder, CO, 1:02:00; 4. Dave Messenheimer, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:31; 5. Cameron Widoff, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:02:59. Masters (40+): 1. Brett Wilson, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Michael Orendorff, 56, Pueblo, CO, 1:11:39. Seniors (60+): 1.

Bruce Wacker, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:29:09. Female (Overall): 1. Susan Williams, 38, Littleton, CO, 1:09:11; 2. Heidi Grimm, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:11:17; 3. Kelly Reed, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:14:20; 4. Suzanne Snyder, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:04; 5. Monica Umana, 29, 1:16:09. Masters (40+): 1. Heidi Grimm, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:11:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diane Cridennda, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:33:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Karen Fady, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:53:30.

Cabbage Head Duathlon 5K Run, 30K Bike, 5K Run Wiggins, CO July 7, 2007 238 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 4,550’ - Course Records: Greg Krause, 1:15:01 (2006); Inge McClory, 1:27:08 (2001) Male (Overall): 1. Joshua Merrick, 26, Lakewood, CO, 1:13:34 CR; 2. LeRoy Popowski, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:16; 3. Justin Hurd, 26, Fort Collins, CO, 1:17:42; 4. Jim Hallberg, 30, Lamar, CO, 1:18:53; 5. Matthew Russell, 24, Boulder, CO, 1:20:02. Masters (40+): 1. Stephen Dupree, 40, Superior, CO, 1:23:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ted Kennedy, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:27:10. Seniors (60+): 1. James Moriarty, 61, Houston, TX, 1:43:28. Female (Overall): 1. Jocelyn Petrella, 28, Denver, CO, 1:29:10; 2. Sabrina Oei, 32, Denver, CO, 1:31:25; 3. Heidi Hebert, 28, Boulder, CO, 1:32:46; 4. Jacqel Mariash, 27, Superior, CO, 1:34:04; 5. Lianne Evans, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:34:39. Masters (40+): 1. Kathy Alfino, 47, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:35:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathleen D’Alessandro, 53, Englewood, CO, 1:48:40. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Danskin Women’s Triathlon 800m Swim, 12M Bike, 5K Run Aurora, CO July 15, 2007 2,197 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,950’ - Course Records: Jackie Gallagher, 1:02:07 (1999) Female (Overall): 1. Jocelyn Petrelia, Denver, CO, 1:08:30; 2. Angela Axmann, Flagstaff, AZ, 1:10:19; 3. Kylie Ramsey, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:10:48; 4. Ann Marie Andrews, Boulder, CO, 1:11:43; 5. Kiristin Hilger, Boulder, CO, 1:13:05; 6. Judyann Cummings, Denver, CO, 1:13:32; 7. Daniele Riendeau, Flagstaff, AZ, 1:13:55; 8. Jacqueline Mariash, Superior, CO, 1:14:19; 9.

Kelley Fisher, Boulder, CO, 1:15:36; 10. Nell Glass, Broomfield, CO, 1:16:04. Masters (40+): 1. Judyann Cummings, Denver, CO, 1:13:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Judy Laney, Denver, CO, 1:20:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Bonnie Herter, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:39:29.

Boulder Peak Triathlon 1.5K Swim, 42K Bike, 10K Run Boulder, CO July 22, 2007 325 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Simon Lessing, 1:52:33 (2003); Nicole Deboom, 2:06:33 (2004) Male (Overall): 1. Matthew Reed, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:55:39; 2. Stephen Hackett, Boulder, CO, 1:56:02; 3. Paul Matthews, Marwillumbah, NSW, 1:57:01; 4. Timothy Deboom, Boulder, CO, 1:58:13; 5. Leon Griffin, Boulder, CO, 2:01:27. Masters (40+): 1.

Michael Hagen, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:06:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Orendorff, Pueblo, CO, 2:22:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Charles Perez, Englewood, CO, 2:26:27. Female (Overall): 1. Joanna Zeiger, Boulder, CO, 2:08:27; 2. Sarah Haskins, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:09:46; 3. Jasmine Oeinck, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:16:22; 4. Leah Larson, Boulder, CO, 2:18:10; 5.

Jocelyn Petrella, Denver, CO, 2:18:46. Masters (40+): 1. Steph Popelar, Parker, CO, 2:22:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Martha Buttner, Boulder, CO, 2:37:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Kathryn Aguilar, Albuquerque, NM, 3:04:00.

Brett Landin of Niwot finishes the Buffalo Creek XTERRA in 2:43:36.

Crested Butte Bank XTERRA Triathlon 1K Swim, 24K Mountain Bike, 9K Trail Run Crested Butte, CO July 29, 2007 156 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies Elevation: Start/Finish = 9,022’ - Course Records: Mike Vine, 1:55:28 (2005); Melanie McQuid, 2:15:28 (2005) Male (Overall): 1. Josiah Middaugh, 29, Vail, CO, 1:59:53; 2. Seth Wealing, 29, Boulder, CO, 2:00:41; 3. Greg Krause, 30, Littleton, CO, 2:03:37; 4. Ryan Ignatz, 29, Boulder, CO, 2:06:08; 5. Cody Waite, 29, Denver, CO, 2:08:55. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Starck, 41, Longmont, CO, 2:26:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

James Lewis, 55, Broomfield, CO, 2:34:29. Seniors (60+): 1.

Lee Cannon, 60, Pleasanton, CA, 2:51:45. Female (Overall): 1.

Jennifer Smith, 34, Gunnison, CO, 2:17:42; 2. Melanie McQuaid, 34, Victoria, BC, 2:24:41; 3. Sara Tarkington, 26, Boulder, CO, 2:32:49; 4. Toni Axelrod, 34, Edwards, CO, 2:37:01; 5. Jill Sorensen, 30, Breckenridge, CO, 2:37:37. Masters (40+): 1.

Caroline Colonna, 43, Taos, NM, 2:44:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cindi Toepel, 56, Littleton, CO, 3:13:45. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Tri For The Cure 800m Swim, 12M Bike, 5K Run Aurora, CO August 5, 2007 2,607 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,950’ - Course Records: Haley Beann, 1:09:38 (2006) Female (Overall): 1. Kathleen Allen, Evergreen, CO, 1:06:09 CR; 2. Michelle Steiner, Boulder, CO, 1:09:05; 3. Erica Pedron, Aurora, CO, 1:09:50; 4. Heidi Trueblood, Edwards, CO, 1:11:39; 5. Leslie Fotopulos, Littleton, CO, 1:12:01; 6. Lyndsi Partin, Denver, CO, 1:12:46; 7. Meg Gill, Boulder, CO, 1:13:04; 8. Cassi Wilbanks, Littleton, CO, 1:13:57; 9. Barb Mceahern, Arvada, CO, 1:13:58; 10. Tamara Donelson, Avon, CO, 1:14:08. Masters (40+): 1.

Leslie Fotopulos, Littleton, CO, 1:12:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Barbara Marshall, Parker, CO, 1:19:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce Rankin, Carbondale, CO, 1:27:24.

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>> RACE RESULTS << Colorado Runner Racing Series Results through the Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run Masters (40-49) Men

Open (39 & Under) Men 1. Adam Rich, Colorado Springs, 200 2. Andrew Robinson, Col Springs, 150 3. Mike Sharkey, Littleton, 140 4. Paul Digrappa, Col Springs, 120 All others with 100 or less points Open Women 1. Paige Higgins, Littleton, 190 1. Kara Roy, Ft. Collins, 190 3. Kris Lawson, Parker, 180 3. Mickey Kelley, Col Springs, 180 5. Patty Rogers, Denver, 160 5. Emily Shertzer, Col Springs, 160 7. Stephanie Jones, Col Springs, 150 8. Stacy Chaston, Col Springs, 110 All others with 100 or less points

Masters Women

Adam Rich of Colorado Springs used a 14:46 at the Evergreen Town Race 5K to move into the lead in the Open division.

However, no one has run the required four races needed to earn a prize.

For the women, Paige Higgins and Kara Roy are tied for first place; however, since neither has run in the required four races to win, Kris Lawson is leading the division because she has met the requirement.

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1. Eric Packard, Grand Junction, 340 2. Steve Roch, Lafayette, 310 3. Tim Jones, Ft Collins, 200 4. Andy Ames, Boulder, 190 5. Ricky Denesik, Telluride, 170 6. Lile Budden, Col Springs, 160 7. Brad Cooper, Littleton, 140 8. Scott Konnagan, Col Springs, 120 All others with 100 or less points 1. Tanya Poel, Boulder, 300 2. Karen Smidt, Brighton, 240 3. Nancy Thonen, Thornton, 170 4. Tamara Rogers, Monument, 130 5. Nancy Hobbs, Col Springs, 120 All others with 100 or less points

Defending champion Erik Packard has started to pick up steam and is now leading the Master’s division by placing in six events. Erik placed in all three events that were run since the last issue.

Karen Smidt has moved into second place behind early leader Tanya Poel, but the door in this division is still open.

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Grand Masters (50-59) Men 1. Rich Hadley, Florence, 600 2. Dave O’Sadnick, Evergreen, 590 3. Bob Basse, Denver, 290 4. Brad Pace, Ft. Collins, 200 5. Kevin Berg, Littleton, 170 6. George Greco, Col Springs, 150 7. Wayne Chick, Albuquerque, 140 8. Craig Hafer, Col Springs, 130 All others with 120 or less points Grand Masters Women 1. Jan Huie, Colorado Springs, 360 2. Polly Zimmerman, Golden, 350 3. Sharon Weatherford, Col Spgs, 310 4. Peggy Muhn, Wheat Ridge, 200 5. Maria Korb, Ft. Collins, 190 6. Alyn Park, Denver, 180 7. G. Richardson, Col Springs, 170 8. Kate Raphael, Col Springs, 130 All others with 110 or less points

Rich Hadley and Dave O’Sadnick are currently in a very tight battle in the Grand Master’s division. Rich has run one more event than Dave so this will be a close one throughout the rest of the series.

On the women’s side, Jan Huie, Polly Zimmerman and Sharon Weatherford are separated by just 50 points. Jan has run in nine events, scoring in eight.

Seniors (60 & Over) Men 1. Bob Hibschweiler, G. Village, 770 2. Lou Huie, Colorado Springs, 670 3. Larry Avery, Boulder, 590 4. Jay Wissot, Denver, 220 5. Rich Romero, Denver, 170 6. Arnie Willems, Laramie, 140 7. Jim Romero, Denver, 130 8. Dan Stauder, Col Springs, 120 All others with 100 or less points Senior Women 1. Lola Ackerman, Longmont, 770 2. Connie Ahrnsbark, Lakewood, 650 3. Myra Rhodes, Centennial, 580 4. Kay Chernoff, Denver, 190 5. Wanda Willems, Laramie, 130 All others with 100 or less points

Bob Hibschweiler is still leading the Senior’s division, but Lou Huie and Larry Avery have joined him at the top. Lou has scored in nine events, while Bob and Larry have scored in eight.

2005 Champion Lola Ackerman is still leading over Connie Ahrnsbrak and Myra Rhodes. With only four events left, this is going to be fought down to the wire.

>> EVENT GUIDE << running/walking

09/09

Race For The Cure; 5K; 7:30 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; csraceforthecure.com; 719-632-8887

09/16

Oktoberfest Fun Run; 10K, 5K, 1K; 9:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailoktoberfest.com; 970-4766797

09/08

RMRR Trophy Series; 8M; 8:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

09/16

Run Around the Block; 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmmi.org; 303-893-3838;

09/09

South Shore Adventure 10K; 7:30 AM; Pedros Point, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-543-2052

09/16

The Kidney Trust KAT WALK; 5K; 8:00 AM; Goodson Recreation Center, Centennial, CO; kidneytrust.org; 877-444-2398

09/21

Colorado Relay; 170M; 5:00 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; coloradorelay.com; 303-670-7147

09/21

Convert to Skirt 5K; 5:00 PM; Coot Lake, Boulder, CO; converttoskirt5k.com; 303-442-3740

09/01

Creede Mountain Runs; 22M, 12M, 2M; 9:00 AM; Creede, CO; rexs@fone.net; 719-658-2925

09/01

Grand Teton Ultras; 100M, 50M, 26.2M; 6:00 AM; Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, WY; tetonraces.com; 208-787-2077

09/01

Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

09/09

Teva Evergold Trail Run; 10K; 10:00 AM; Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

09/02

10K @ 10,000 Feet; 10K; 10:00 AM; Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-879-1250

09/09

Tortoise and Hare; 5K; 8:00 AM; Warren Park, Ft. Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub.org; 970224-9114

09/02

Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 24.5M, 13.1M, 5M; 7:30 AM; Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge, CO; mavsports.com; 970-390-4760

09/15

5K Run for Recovery; 8:00 AM; Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT; uafslc.org; 801-487-3276 ext 1204

09/22

Battle Mountain 5K; 1:00 PM; Eagle/Vail Par 3 Golf Course, Eagle, CO; active.com; 970-390-7815

09/02

Coal Creek Crossing 5K; 8:00 AM; Community Park, Louisville, CO; active.com; 720-566-6067

09/15

Autumn Color Run; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; McPhelemy, Buena Vista, CO; fourteenernet. com/colorrun; 719-395-2649

09/22

CMRA Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; 8.7M; 9:00 AM; Barr Lake State Park, Brighton, CO; comastersrun. org; 303-781-1738

09/02

The New Mexico Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 5K; 5:30 AM; Albuquerque, NM; newmexicomarathon.org; 505-489-9484;

09/15

Bergan Peak Trail Race; 11.5M; 9:20 AM; Elk Meadow, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 303-674-6441

09/22

Dog Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; active.com; 303-774-4771

09/03

ADT Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:30 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; adtmarathon.com; 719-265-6161; $$

09/15

Discovery Canyon Campus 5K; 800m; 8:30 AM; Discovery Canyon Campus, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-234-1820

09/22

Golden Leaf Half Marathon; 13.3M; 8:00 AM; Snowmass Village, CO; aspenrecreation.com; 970-429-2093

09/03

Aetna Park to Park 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; parktopark10miler.com; 303-757-1417

09/15

09/22

Hop, Skip and a Jump Start; 5K; 9:00 AM; The Children’s Museum, Denver, CO; mychildsmuseum. org; 303-561-0110

09/03

Colorado Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO; runnersroostftcollins.com; 970-2249114

Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.6M; 9:00 AM; Elk Meadow, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 303-674-6441

09/15

09/22

Jelm Mountain Run; 10M; 9:00 AM; Woods Landing, WY; albanycountysar.org/jelm; 307-7423899

09/03

CU Kickoff Classic; 5K; 8:00 AM; University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners.org; 303-492-8776

Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest; 5K; 12:00 PM; Town Center Plaza, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7044;

09/22

09/15

Moab’s Alpine to Slickrock 50; 50M; 6:00 AM; Moab, UT; mas50.com; 435-259-3053

09/03

Parker Pebble; 4M, 1K; 9:00 AM; Bayou Gulch, Parker, CO; parkerpebble.com; 303-805-0854

Kokopelli Classic Trail Run; 16M, 8M; 8:30 AM; Exit #15 on 1-70, Loma, CO; screemedia. com/marysloop/; 970-261-8103

09/22

09/15

Our Great Race; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

09/03

Tiger Fun Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Holy Family School, Broomfield, CO; tigerfunrun.com; 303-410-1411

Oktoberfest 5K; 10:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970-453-1734

09/15

Pony Express Trail Race; 15M; 8:00 AM; Rampart Reservoir, Woodland Park, CO; pprrun.org; 719598-2953

09/22

Pinedale Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 1M; 8:30 AM; Rendezvous Pointe, Pinedale, WY; pinedalehalfmarathon.com; 307-367-7433

09/22

Salomon 24 Hrs of Frisco; 9:30 AM; Nordic Center, Frisco, CO; emgcolorado.com; 303-6352815

09/22

Salomon Six; 6M; 8:30 AM; Nordic Center, Frisco, CO; emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

09/22

Village Mile; 1M; 9:30 AM; Vail, CO; americasdowntownmile.com; 303-443-1297; $$

09/23

Animas Mountain Mug Run; 6.6M, 1M; 10:00 AM; Animas Mountain Trailhead, Durango, CO; durangogov.org; 970-375-7313

09/23

Geoffs Run; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Family Fun Plex, Greeley, CO; bellsrunning.com/geoff; 970-352-7567

09/03

Turtle Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 5:30 AM; Cahoon Park, Roswell, NM; dfn.com/runners/

09/05

Chamber Challenge; 5K; 6:30 PM; Thorncreek Golf Course, Thornton, CO; 303-288-1000

09/15

Robert’s Race for Lung Cancer Research; 5K; 9:00 AM; N. Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; lungcancerrun.com; 303-913-1980

09/07

Dave McGovern’s Racewalking Weekend; 5:00 PM; Denver, CO; racewalking.org; 720-255-2752

09/15

Run, Rabbit, Run; 50M; 6:00 AM; Steamboat, Springs, CO; Steamboat50.com; 970-221-2270

09/08

Cooper Memorial 5K; 9:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; coopsrun.com; 303-901-5521

09/15

09/08

Dot Trail Trot - XTERRA Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Wyandotte Lake, Kansas City, KS; info@ klmmarketingsolutions.com

Sombrero Ranch Roundup Trail Run; 4.5M; 9:00 AM; Sombrero Ranch, Estes Park, CO; bolderboulder.com; 303-444-7223

09/15

09/08

FASB Fitness Festival; 5K; 9:00 AM; Crescent Park at DTC, Denver, CO; fasbfitnessfestival.com; 303-694-2202;

Southlands 5K; 8:00 AM; Southlands Shopping Center, Aurora, CO; shopsouthlands.com; 303-6275000;

09/15

09/23

John Baker Memorial 5K; 7:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; the-athletes-edge.com; 505-856-9377;

09/08

Golden Gallop; 10K, 5K, 1K; 8:00 AM; Splash Aquatic Park, Golden, CO; goldengallop.org; 303271-0038;

Wag ‘n Trail; 1.6M Hike; 8:30 AM; Glendale Farm Open Space, Douglas County, CO; ddfl.org; 303751-5772 x1378

09/16

09/23

Imogene Pass Run; 17M; 8:30 AM; Ouray, CO; imogenerun.com; 970-728-0251;

Josh and Gus’s Run for a Reason; 5K, 2K; 8:00 AM; Clement Park, Littleton, CO; joshandgus.com; 303-296-4166

09/08

Canya Canon; 6K; 11:00 AM; Starsmore Discovery Center, Colorado Springs, CO; tfocc.org; 719-5781877

09/16

Crossroads Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Buckingham Park, Ft. Collins, CO; crossroadshalf. com; 970-377-8005

09/23

Marathon Training Series; 20M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

09/16

Day for Kids Dash; 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO; positiveplacedenver.org/dash; 303892-9200 x102

09/23

Panerathon 5K; 8:00 AM; Panera Bread at The Shops at Walnut Creek, Westminster, CO; bkbltd. com; 303-694-2202;

09/16

El Grito 5K; 9:00 AM; Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO; elgrito5k.org; 720-840-8127

09/23

Pilot Run for Literacy; 7.25M, 5K; 9:30 AM; Steamboat Pilot, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-871-4233

09/16

El Grito Del Valle; 10K, 5K, 1.5K; 1:00 PM; Dillon Valley Elementary School, Dillon, CO; active.com; 970-468-6836

09/23

Second Wind Fund Run; 3M, 1M; 12:30 PM; Green Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, CO; thesecondwindfund.org; 303-988-2645

09/16

Farmers 5000; 5K, 1K; 9:00 AM; High School; Wheat Ridge, CO; farmers5000.org; 303-2385192; $$

09/23

US Marine Corps Memorial 5K; 9:00 AM; Jefferson County Courthouse, Golden, CO; colorado1womenmarines.org; 303-507-1283

09/16

GORE-TEX TransRockies Run; 125M Stage Race; 12:00 PM; Beaver Creek, CO; transrockies. com; 970-300-4762; $$

09/29

Glenwood Canyon Shuffle; 13.1M; 9:00 AM; No Name Rest Area, Glenwood Springs, CO; glenwoodraces.com; 970-876-0768

09/16

Indian Summer Runs; 10K, 5K, 1K; 8:00 AM; Boulder Res, Boulder, CO; indiansummerrace.com

09/29

09/16

Lead King Loop; 25K, 12.5K; 8:30 AM; Marble, CO; leadkingloop25K.com; 970-704-1275

Great Urban Race; 12:00 PM; Braun’s Bar and Grill, Denver, CO; greaturbanrace.com; 630-9311166; $$

09/29

Harvest Challenge; 5K; Community Park, Louisville, CO; active.com; 303-955-4137

09/16

Mountain Air Marathon; 26.2M, 10M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Crested Butte, CO; mountainairmarathon.com; 970-641-3375

09/29

Mayor’s Cup; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; sppppr. org/mayorscup.shtml; 719-635-3833

09/08

Mid Mountain Marathon; 26.2M; 8:00 AM; Silver Lake Village, Park City, UT; mountaintrails.org; 435-649-6839

09/08

Roadkill Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K, 5k; 12:00 PM; Town Square Park, Kremmling, CO; runkremmling. com; 877-573-4314

09/08

Step Forward to Cure Tuberous Sclerosis; 5K, 2.5K; 8:00 AM; Roxborough Community Park, Littleton, CO; tsalliance.org; 303-948-6488

09/08

Spur of the Moment 5K; 8:30 AM; Junior Legion Park, Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970270-0774

09/09

AIDS Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Cheesman Park, Denver, CO; AIDSruncolorado.org; 303-861-9255

09/09

Credit Union Harvest Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Renaissance Suites, Broomfield, CO; cuharvestrun. com; 303-861-7507;

09/09

Neder-Nederland; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Nederland High School, Nederland, CO; nederlandchamber. org; 303-956-2891; $$

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Physical Therapy 5K; 10:00 AM; Regis University, Denver, CO; active.com; 303-458-4340

10/06

St. George Marathon; 26.2M; 6:45 AM; St. George, UT; stgeorgemarathon.com; 435-6345850;

10/13

Pajarito Trail Run Festival; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Pajarito Ski Area, Los Alamos, NM; highaltitudeathletics.org; 505-661-8013

09/29

Rodeo Run 1 Mile; 8:00 AM; Downtown, Omaha, NE; omahamile.com; 402-554-9600 x104;

09/29

Run for Rehab; 10K, 5K; Gunnison, CO; gvhcolorado.org; 970-641-7297

10/06

Tiger Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; South Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; coloradocollege.edu/5KRace/; 719-389-6270

10/13

Ryan’s Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Ronald McDonald House, Albuquerque, NM; rmhc-nm.org; 505-9255000

09/30

Boulder Backroads Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; boulderbackroads.com; 303-859-0244; $$

10/07

Credit Union Harvest Run; 5K; 8:45 AM; Rennaissance Suites at Flatiron, Broomfield, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030

10/13

Silent Trails Memorial; 10M; 9:00 AM; Happy Jack Recreation Area, Laramie, WY; uwyo.edu/ silenttrails; 307-760-0954

PPRR Fall Series I; 3.5M; 11:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

10/07

Gore Grind; 6M; 8:00 AM; Kremmling, CO; runkremmling.com; 970-724-3472

10/14

09/30

CMRA Coal Creek XC Challenge; 5.5M; 9:00 AM; Louisville, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-666-0864

10/07

High Five; 5M, 2M; 9:30 AM; Centennial Middle School, Boulder, CO; bolderboulder.com; 303-4447223 x29

10/14

09/30

Run For The Hills Trail Race; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; tgrande.com; 505-256-3625

Denver Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Realy, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Denver, CO; denvermarathon.com; 888RUN-5280; $$

Run With The Wolves; 5K; 9:00 AM; West Woods Elementary, Arvada, CO; jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12. co.us/elem/westwoods; 303-982-5649

10/07

Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Mt Rushmore, Rapid City, SD; MtRushmoreMarathon.com; 605331-0030; $$

10/14

09/30

MS 5K Run, Walk & Roll; 8:30 AM; Clement Park, Littleton, CO; mscenter.org; 303-788-4030 x103

09/30

Running of the Bulls; 3.7M; 9:30 AM; Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park, CO; partnersmentoringyouth. org; 970-484-7123

10/14

10/07

PPRR Fall Series II; 4M; 11:30 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-5982953

10/07

RMRR Trophy Series; 10M; 9:00 AM; Waterton Canyon, Littleton, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

10/14

09/30

Sandia Mt. Shadow Trail Run; 12K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Sandia Mountain, Albuquerque, NM; the-athletesedge.com; 505-856-9377;

Run the ‘Rocks; 1M; 10:00 AM; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO; runtherocks.org; 303694-2202;

10/07

Sandrat Trail Run; 9.5M; 8:30 AM; John Taylor Park, Lawrence, KS; runlawrence.org; 785-8424351

10/14

10/06

Bacon Strip 10M; 10M, 4M; 9:00 AM; Ft. Collins, CO; active.com; 970-493-2379

Run to Whitewater; 18M; 8:30 AM; Tabequache Trail, Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970241-9497

10/06

Chuck Severy 5K; 8:00 AM; Aspen High School, Aspen, CO; clkeleher@hotmail.com; 970-925-2172

10/07

10/20

Compass Montessori Harvest Festival; 10K; 9:00 AM; Compass Montessori School, Golden, CO; aphanitic.com; 303-456-2562

10/06

Dalton Defenders 5K; 8:00 AM; Coffeyville, KS; CoffeyvilleChamber.org; 620-251-2550

Tortoise and Hare; 6K; 8:00 AM; Spring Creek Park, Ft. Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub.org; 970-224-9114

10/13

Boulder 100; 100M; 12:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com; 303-249-1112

10/20

Harvest Run; 5M; 5:00 PM; Lovell Park, Pueblo West, CO; socorunners.org; 719-564-9303

Go Fast! 24 Hours of Boulder; 12:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com; 303-249-1112

10/20

10/13

Holy Family Hallelujah 5K; 9:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; ernakay@aol.com; 970-256-7227

10/20

Neewollah 5K; 8:15 AM; Riverside Park, Independence, KS; neewollah.com; 620-515-8115

10/13

Lair O’ The Bear Trail Race; 10M, 2M; 9:00 AM; Lair O’ The Bear Park, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 303-674-6441

10/20

Ski Run Road Challenge; 20K; 8:00 AM; Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ruidoso, NM; ruidosonow. com; 505-257-9507

10/06

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10/21

Duke City Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Rrelay, 13.1M, 5K, 1M; 7:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; dukecitymarathon.com; 505-880-1414;

10/21

The Other Half; 13.1M; 8:30 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org; 435-259-4525;

10/26

Scream Scram; 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; active.com; 303-694-2202

10/27

Eerie Erie; 10K, 5K; 9:30 AM; Erie High School, Erie, CO; optimistcluboferie.org; 303-828-3090

11/22

CU Turkey Trot; 5K; 10:00 AM; CU Research Park, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners.org; 303-4928776

11/22

Fleet Feet Sports Turkey Trek; 5K; 9:00 AM; La Cueve High School, Albuquerque, NM; tgrande. com; 505-256-3625;

11/22

Gobbler Hobbler; 15K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Rio Rancho, NM; the-athletes-edge.com; 505-856-9377;

11/22

Mile High United Way Turkey Trot; 4M; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

11/22

NCMC Turkey Trot; 5K, 2K; 9:00 AM; North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO; andrew. smith1@bannerhealth.com; 970-350-6170

11/22

Pedersen Volvo Thanksgivings Day Run; 4M; 9:00 AM; Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; timberlinetimng.com; 970-482-0551; $$

10/27

Gorilla Run; 5.6K; 11:00 AM; Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver, CO; denvergorillarun.com; 720-244-9938

10/27

Mayor’s Cup; 10:30 AM; Manitou Springs, CO; runpikespeak.com; 719-590-7086; $$

10/27

Monster Mash Dash; 5K; 10:00 AM; Cole Park, Alamosa, CO; lapuente.net; 719-589-5909

10/28

Girl Scouts 5K; 5K, 1K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; gsmhc.org; 303-607-4838

11/22

10/28

Great Pumpkin Chase; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; the-athletes-edge.com; 505856-9377;

Thanksgiving Day 5K; 7:00 AM; Sprint World Headquarters, Overland Park, KS; sportkc.org; 816-474-4652

11/22

10/28

PPRR Fall Series III; 5.5M; 11:30 AM; Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-5982953

Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Redstone Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; turkeyday5k.com; 303-7913500;

11/22

Turkey Rock Trot; 5K; 9:30 AM; The Grange, Castle Rock, CO; rocktrot.com; 303-663-3817

10/28

Rio Grande Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Las Cruces, NM; riograndemarathon.com; 505-524-7824

11/22

Turkey Trot; 5K; 9:00 AM; Briargate Family YMCA, Colorado Springs, CO; ppymca.org; 719-495-5103

10/31

Halloween Hustle; 5K; 6:30 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

11/22

Turkey Trot; 5M, 1M; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-382-8005

11/03

Dirty Dozen 12K; 12K, 2M; 9:00 AM; West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM; aroadrun.org; 505-452-7375

11/22

Turkey Trot; 5K; 9:15 AM; Recreation Center, Jackson Hole, WY; tetonwyo.org; 307-739-9028

Harbert Lumber Fall Festival; 5K; 9:00 AM; Botanical Gardens, Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970-257-9267

11/22

11/03

Turkey Trot; 5K; 8:00 AM; McKee Medical Center, Loveland, CO; mckeefoundation.com

11/24

Fishers of Men Fellowship 5K; 10:00 AM; Municiapl Court, Aurora, CO; active.com; 303-8778534

11/24

Temple Canyon 4M; 9:00 AM; Nature Center, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-784-6514

11/03

Heart Center Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland, CO; runnersroostftcollins.com; 970-224-9114

11/03

Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

11/03

Pecos Valley Roundup; 20K, 10K, 2M; 8:00 AM; Cahoon Park, Roswell, NM; dfn.com/runners

11/03

Red Thread Run; 5K; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; redthreadrun.com; 970-532-3576;

11/04

Littleton Stride; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Ketring Park, Littleton, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

11/04

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24 Hrs of Tri; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek Park, Denver, CO; 24hoursoftriathlon.com; 303-857-5031; $$

09/01

Tenderfoot Duathlon/Triathlon & Kids Triathlon; Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida, CO; tenderfoottriathlon.com; 719-942-4526;

RMRR Trophy Series; 10M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

09/09

Midwest Meltdown; 7:00 AM; Wyandotte Lake, Kansas City, KS; midwestmultisportraces.com

11/04

Tortoise and Hare; 8K; 8:00 AM; Edora Park, Ft. Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub.org; 970-2249114

09/09

Tri-Glenwood Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Hot Springs Lodge & Pool, Glenwood Springs, CO; triglenwood. com; 970-945-2208;

11/10

Atalanta Women’s 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-564-9303

09/16

Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917; $$

11/10

CMRA Chatfield 10M; 9:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-7655512

09/16

Harvest Moon Long Course Duathlon and Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917; $$

11/10

Rim Rock Run; 37K; 8:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; rimrockrun.org; 970-683-8703; $$

09/16

11/10

Rock Slide Community Fun Run; 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; Rock Canyon High School, Castle Pines, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

Tri IT in Dolores; 9:00 AM; Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, CO; brendaksmith@remax.net; 970-5652000 ext 23; $$

10/06

Black Canyon Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Aquatic Center, Montrose, CO; atech1.com/bctri/; 970-2497831;

11/10

Turkey Trot; 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Westview Middle School, Longmont, CO; ci.longmont.co.us; 303651-8405

11/11

Centura TTTS Race for Hope; 5K; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; fetalhope.org; 303932-0553;

11/11

Panicking Poultry 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; active.com; 720-352-8934

11/11

PPRR Fall Series IV; 7M; 11:30 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

11/17

Strider Tom Turkey Prediction Run; 6M; 10:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970270-0774

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The Colorado Trail At Kenosha Pass Near Fairplay, Colorado “I’ll pick you up at 5:15 tomorrow morning,” I told John on the phone. “We should be there by 6:30. Scott and Brian will meet us there. The plan is to go four hours.”

“Cool, I’ll see you then.”

That is how it started - my first real experience with the Colorado Trail, a 483-mile-long trail that connects Denver to Durango. Most of the trail is located in the rugged high mountains of Colorado. But the segment from Kenosha Pass to Gold Hill is one of the most runner friendly sections of the trail.

On this day, I was meeting three ultrarunners who were training for various 100 mile races during the summer. This left me wondering whether or not I would be able to keep up. But since we were planning an 36

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out and back run, I figured it was okay because I could just turn around and let them catch me on the way back.

As we drove out Highway 285 from Denver, we watched the temperature drop from 65 degrees to 39 degrees at the top of the pass.

Located at an elevation of exactly 10,000 feet, Kenosha Pass is approximately an hour west of Denver and 15 minutes east of Fairplay. We arrived at the pass and parked on the west side of the road.

Kenosha Pass has a long and storied history. It was used by bands of Ute Indians to reach the hunting grounds of the South Park Valley. In the 19th century, it was traveled by trappers to traverse the Front Range. During the Gold Rush of the 1860s, Kenosha Pass was used by prospectors who were heading to the gold fields at the headwaters of the South Platte River near Fairplay. During the Silver Boom, the pass became one of the main routes traveled by immigrants eager to reach Lead-

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ville, Breckenridge, and Aspen. Kenosha Pass also became a rail route for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad in the late 1800s, providing rail passage from Denver to Fairplay. The tracks over the pass were torn up in the 1930s after the DSP&P Railroad was sold in foreclosure to the Union Pacific Railroad Company.

As we headed west on the trail, I immediately noticed the elevation. The first mile of the trail took us up about 400 feet. Once we crested the first hill, the majesty of the Colorado Rockies was evident.

The trail opened into a high alpine meadow, greeting us with views of the Continental Divide and 13,000 foot mountain peaks. Our pace kicked up a notch as we descended out of the meadow and through a small aspen grove, dropping to about 9,800 feet a couple of miles later.

I began to lose contact with my ultrarunning partners, so I decided to just take in the scenery and enjoy the peaceful trail, which flattened out a bit. I crested a small hill, passed through a gate, and then slowly descended to Jefferson Creek Road, which was six miles from our starting point. Just on the other side of this road, I crossed the bridge and climbed up to the Jefferson Creek Campground.

This was where the trail started a slow and gentle climb up to Georgia Pass, six miles and 1,800 feet away. After a sharp left turn off the deserted jeep trail, I began my trek up through the evergreens towards Georgia Pass. Because of the change in the nature of the forest, there was less sunlight reaching the trail. I was thankful, because the temperature stayed cool (especially on a day when it would reach a record high of 100 degrees in Denver). After running for a few more miles, the trail wrapped around a rock outcropping, which provided a view to the Jefferson Creek Valley below. I stopped to eat a bit of food and then continued on my way towards Georgia Pass.

A couple of miles later I finally reached treeline and could see Georgia Pass in front of me. I stopped again to look at the mountains, noticing 13,370 foot Mt. Guyot just to the left of the pass. At this point, I was two hours in, but still decided to press on until I saw the three others running back.

When I got to the Jefferson Creek Trail turnoff, I could see the others running in the distance, so I turned around. This was 11.7 miles from Kenosha Pass, meaning I was looking at a 23 mile run for the day.

Scott, Brian and John caught up to me about a mile later and we continued on the six mile descent back to the Jefferson Creek Campground.

When we crossed back over the creek, there was a small climb up to the gate. I decided to take the section easy and enjoy the peaceful morning. I had only seen a few other people on the trail.

I passed through the gate, dropped down through the meadow and started the final climb of the day, 600 feet in about a mile and a half.

When I finally passed the bench at the top of the hill, I ran back down to the trailhead, clicked my watch at 4:12.

We all agreed that this was one of the best high altitude runs we had done in a while. We enjoyed it mainly because the entire trail was runable and the overall elevation change was not too much that it took your wind away. On the drive home, I told John that this route might have just become my preferred high altitude long run location because of the ease of the trail, the close proximity to Denver, and the out and back nature allowing for varying distances to be covered.

To get to Kenosha Pass, drive Highway 285 about an hour west from Denver. When you see the Kenosha Pass summit sign, pull off the side of the road. There is a dirt parking area on either side of the road. Do not park in the campground driveway, as there is a fee to use the campground. Free toilets are located at the campground on the opposite side of the highway from the Kenosha Pass sign. The trailhead is visible from the parking area. Carry plenty of water with you, as none is available on the trail.

The Colorado Trail

The route described in this article is just a small section of the Colorado Trail. The rugged path traverses some of the most scenic areas of the Rockies and serves as a living history lesson, sharing tales of previous inhabitants, from Indians to miners. From Denver to Durango, trail users experience six wilderness areas and eight mountain ranges topping out at 13,334 feet. The idea for the 483-mile trail was conceived in 1973, but it took until 1988 before the trail was completed. What is most impressive is that volunteers not only built the trail, but it is through their efforts that the trail is improved and maintained.

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My Badwater Family

The Badwater Ultramarathon is one of the most demanding and extreme running races on the planet. I would be competing against 80 of the world’s toughest athletes and against the elements. The legendary Badwater Ultramarathon covers 135 nonstop miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California in temperatures that could soar past 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The race begins at Badwater, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere at 280 feet below sea level. The race finishes at the Mt. Whitney Portals at 8,360 feet. The Badwater course crosses three mountain ranges for a total of 13,000 feet of climbing.

After months of training, here I was - standing at the 10 a.m. starting line of the Badwater 135. I was ready to live out a dream. The training was done. No more long runs in a heavy black sweat suit and hat. No more daily sauna sessions.

No more long runs on pavement instead of trails. No more runs up fourteeners. The car was organized. The pre-race activities were finished. The pasta carbo-loading dinner was being digested. My crew practiced their responsibilities. All I had left to do was run.

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1... we were off! Cheers filled the air from the runners.

The road was very crowded with runners and crew vehicles. I just wanted to stay on the white line so my feet could stay cooler. I was excited to meet up with my crew for the first time. My crew consisted of my husband David, my sister in law and her fiance, Connie and Rob, and my brother in law and sister in law, Steve and Alicia. David was in charge of making t-shirts for all the crew members. He knew that most crews would be wearing white, so he designed pink t-shirts. That was an awesome idea because I could see them from a distance. When I reached them, they were very efficient and got me out quickly.

I felt very strong. I got to the first check point at 17.4 miles, Furnace Creek, in two hours, 26 minutes. Nothing seemed to bother me. I was eating, drinking, and the heat wasn’t an issue for me. I got to Stovepipe Wells at 41.9 miles in six hours, 46 minutes. When I got to the first mountain pass, Towne’s Pass, I power walked. It is an 18 mile hill. Once at the top, I was excited to run down. It was a steep eight miles back down. At Panamint Springs (72.3), I began to feel the onset of several things. My left shin was red and swollen. It hurt a lot to move after that downhill. I had severe bloating and began throwing up. I had blisters that covered most of my feet. My husband knew I was in trouble, so he offered to walk with me.

David was definitely one that could motivate me and keep me going. We powered over the next mountain range at about three mph. Every step hurt more and more, but I didn’t want to let him or my crew down. They gave up so much and worked so hard for me.

Finally, we made it to Lone Pine (122.3) in 30:47. My husband just walked me through 52 miles. He didn’t complain once about having to walk in the dirt and rocks alongside of me. He didn’t speak of the heat or his hunger or my less than positive attitude. I always knew I was lucky, but wow, that was love! Surprisingly, I was still the first woman as I turned on the last road to Whitney Portal. David was ready for a break and I was ready for the last 13 miles.

Most people take about four hours to complete the last section. I was hoping for about six to eight hours. Unfortunately, my power walk turned to a painful one mph shuffle. I have never felt pain like that before. As I slowly continued, I saw Lisa Bliss. She talked with me for a moment as she ran past me. She looked amazing. Sure, it hurts to lose the lead at the end, but as I looked around, I felt really lucky. I was on this road to the portal that was amazingly beautiful. I had my crew still beside me cheering me on every step of the way. As people came down the mountain, they cheered me on. Runners passing me hugged me and wished me well. Other crews stopped to see if they could help out. That is what kept me going up the mountain.

Eleven hours after leaving Lone Pine, I turned the corner to see the race director, Chris Kostman, and the big blue finish line tape. My entire crew joined me one last time as I started running towards the tape. The support I felt was so overwhelming that emotions overcame me as I finished. I really felt like I was part of the Badwater Family! The Badwater Ultramarathon is more than a race. It is a lesson in life that will stick with me forever.

Jamie Donaldson of Littleton finished the 2007 Badwater Ultramarathon in 35th place out of 78 finishers in 41 hours. Although she swore she would never attempt the race again minutes after crossing the finish line, she has already changed her mind and is setting her sights on improving her time in 2008.

Chris Kostman/www.Badwater.com

by Jamie Donaldson

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