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12 COLORADO RUNNER’S RACES OF THE YEAR

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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RUNNING SHORTS

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NUTRITION ADVANTAGE Nutrition news from the American College of Sports Medicine that you can use in all aspects of your training.

By Nancy Clark

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16 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE With the holidays rapidly approaching, we gather some of the newest running gear to help you pick the best gift for the runner in your family.

By Derek Griffiths

THE FAST LANE Catching up with trail runner Dave Mackey in Boulder.

By Jessica Griffiths

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TRAINING SMARTS How much mileage is really enough to help you achieve your running goals?

By Jason Karp

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34 RUNNING BLIND Kerry Kuck has been blind for the past 23 years. With the help of his guide dog Audi, Kuck is able to participate in races as large as the Bolder Boulder.

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USATF NEWS IAAF World Championships; World Mountain Running Championships; News from USATF New Mexico

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RACE REPORTS

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RACE RESULTS

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EVENT GUIDE

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HIT THE DIRT Looking for a truly Colorado trail run close to Denver? Look no farther than the Bear Creek Trail at Lair ‘O The Bear.

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COVER: Pete Mang paces Eric Bindner into Twin Lakes during the Leadville Trail 100.

Photo by Derek Griffiths THIS PAGE: Runners compete at one of the largest high school cross country meets in the country, the Liberty Bell Invitational in Littleton, CO. Photo by Derek Griffiths

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A New Colorado Runner

My wife has finished nine marathons, but she recently completed a marathon of a different sort. Our son, Alex, was born in late September. The nursing staff at the hospital kept telling her during labor that she should pretend she was nearing the finish of a marathon. Jessica, however, wasn’t fooled.

“You can quit a marathon. You can slow down and walk. You can check off each mile. This is totally different!”

But the result of her effort was well worth the pain, she admits, while cuddling with our cooing baby boy. Hopefully you’ll see me at the races with a baby jogger in tow very soon.

November brings cooler air and the opportunity for snow to the state. It can be tough to stay motivated to train when the weather turns colder, the hours of daylight diminish, and the number of available local races declines dramatically. While some people stow their racing flats until spring, I use my dog Lucy as inspiration. A Siberian Husky, Lucy whines and cries at the front door during the cold weather months, begging me to pick up her leash and let her roam the trails near our home.

You can read about another inspirational canine on page 34. Local blind athlete Kerry Kuck is able to run on the sidewalks and park trails near his Lakewood home thanks to his incredible dog.

I hope you find a source of motivation to stay fit this winter. See you at the races!

Happy trails!

Derek

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Publisher Derek Griffiths at the Park to Park 10 mile race in Denver.

Jessica,

I try to support the running scene, and one way is to subscribe to your magazine - the only one of its kind, as far as I know. Running West use to be a neat little publication (now defunct). And Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine used to be exclusively running. Now I think they’ve spread themselves rather thin, trying to be everything to everybody. Not only that, but for the last few years I’ve noticed how notoriously wrong they’ve been concerning dates of races (as listed in the back with their calendar of events for different sports), and sometimes listing races that don’t even exist! So, I tell people to call first before depending on the dates and existence of any races they list. Because of the limitations of space you can’t list all the finishers of any particular race, but at least you list more than the overall winners. Touché. Plus, you have your own little series, which makes things interesting.

Keep up the good work.

Dave Schmaltz, Boulder Hey Derek and Jessica,

I just wanted to let you know that a lot of people read Colorado Runner! I went to Steamboat this weekend for the 50 miler and probably about 30 people called me by name and asked me about Badwater on and off the

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course. One guy even told me he was reading about me last night! I felt like a mini-celebrity!

So congrats, people really love your magazine!

Oh, the race was absolutely beautiful and tough.

Not one section was flat. Lots of fun. Good to be back racing!

Jamie Donaldson, Littleton Editor’s note: If you missed Jamie’s story “My Badwater Family,” then shame on you. Pick up a back issue of the September/October issue immediately to read about her incredible adventure. Then you, too, can congratulate her at her next race!

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I loved the cover of your September/ October issue. Go CU! John Craig, Lakewood Hi Derek,

I just moved to Colorado and find your magazine to be a great source of information on running and racing. Thanks for a great magazine!

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>> RUNNING SHORTS << Runners Battle Heat at Chicago Marathon

Goucher Defeats Radcliffe at Great North Run Half Marathon

Despite oppressive heat, Paige Higgins of Littleton qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials at the 30th running of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 7. Higgins was the second American female finisher in 2:40:14. Tera Moody of Boulder finished as the third American in 2:46:40. More than 700 runners from Colorado were registered for the event. In all, the race had nearly 36,000 starters. Temperatures were in the low 70s when the race began, but climbed into the upper 80s when the top runners were finishing. It was the hottest weather ever for the Chicago Marathon, causing race organizers to close the finish line early.

Many runners were diverted back to the start area while others were encouraged by police and firefighters to walk or drop out.

Former University of Colorado runner Kara Goucher made her half marathon debut a memorable one in setting a new American best time with her winning performance at the Great North Run Half Marathon in northeast England on September 30.

Goucher enjoyed a superb run in posting the fastest half marathon time by a woman this year of 66 minutes, 57 seconds. Her time bettered the previous U.S. record of 67:34 by Deena Kastor set last year in Berlin, but due to the downhill nature of the course, it will not qualify as the American record.

With her performance, Goucher spoiled the return to competition after a 21month absence of British world marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe, who was the runner up in 67:53.

“I really just wanted to compete and didn’t know what to expect,” Goucher said. “I thought I could be second or third, but I also thought I might be 10th. I just didn’t know.”

Goucher, who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2007 World Outdoor Championships in Osaka, Japan, posted splits of 15K (47:36), 10 miles (50:59), and 20K (63:33), which are quicker than any U.S. competitor has run before.

Elites Compete at 10K

Oeinck Wins Silver & Bennett Wins Bronze at Triathlon Worlds

Jasmine Oeinck of Littleton finished second at the ITU BG Triathlon Under 23 World Championship in Hamburg, Germany on September 1, becoming the first U.S. woman to finish among the top three at a U23 Triathlon World Championship.

Oeinck finished in 2:02:15, just 51 seconds behind winner Lisa Norden of Sweden in the 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run. It was a momentous occasion for Oeinck, who finished 7th at last year’s championship in Lausanne, Switzerland.

“I’m really happy, really happy. I’m pretty proud of myself,” said Oeinck. “It’s really great to hold the flag across the finish line. I’ve always wanted to do it.”

In the elite race, Boulder’s Laura Bennett finished third at the ITU BG Triathlon World Championship in a time of 1:54:37 - claiming her fourth podium finish in the last five years.

Portugal’s Vanessa Fernandes won the event in 1:53:27, and a strong run (32:55) by Australian Emma Snowsill moved her past Bennett on the last lap and into second position in 1:54:31.

“Last year in Lausanne I kind of had cramps going out on the run and I was real disappointed about that, because I came home quite strong,” said Bennett. “I think I could have had a better performance, so it was a real focus for me to get on the podium today.

“I was very excited to come to Hamburg and race a world championship. The crowd was fantastic. It’s great to be back on the podium at worlds.”

Bennett’s teammate Sarah Haskins (St. Louis, Mo. / Colorado Springs, Colo.) finished 10th, while Sarah Groff (Cooperstown, N.Y. / Boulder, Colo.) captured 16th.

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Dryer and Carney Race 20K

Coloradans Elva Dryer and James Carney ran well at the USA 20K Championships in New Haven, Connecticut on September 3. The race was hosted by the 30th annual Stratton Faxon New Haven 20K.

Olympian Dan Browne of Portland, Oregon won the race in 59:15, capturing his third 20K title since 2001. Two-time NCAA 10,000 meter champion Alicia Shay of Flagstaff, Arizona won the women’s race in 1:06:56.

A group of about 12 men cruised through the first 10K in 30:10 before Browne, Jason Lehmkuhle, James Carney of Boulder, and Ryan Sheehan made their break from the pack with a 4:31 mile. At 11 miles, Browne made his move, bringing him to the finish 19 seconds up on Carney (59:38).

In the women’s race, Shay, Kate O’Neill and Elva Dryer of Gunnison ran together through four miles when O’ Neill and Dryer opened a small gap on Shay. Never letting the pair out of her sight, Shay rejoined them at six miles before dropping a sub-five minute mile to make her bid for the title.

At 11 miles, Dryer made an attempt to catch Shay, however, she would see her second consecutive year as runner-up, finishing 24 seconds behind Shay.

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Jasmine Oeinck of Littleton on her way to capturing a silver medal.

Olympic marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor cruised to victory at the 2007 USA Women’s 10K Championship, running 32:01 on October 8 at the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women in Boston.

Kastor, a former Alamosa resident, and two-time defending women’s 10K champion Katie McGregor pulled away from the field during the opening 800 meters. Kastor steadily increased her lead, reaching the finish 40 seconds ahead of McGregor, who finished in 32:41.

In third, 2007 USA Half-Marathon champion Elva Dryer of Gunnison was timed in 32:53.

The USA Women’s 10K Championships also was the final race on the women’s 2007 USA Running Circuit, with Kastor also capturing that title with 60 points. Dryer took second with 47 points and McGregor and Alicia Shay tied for third with 34 points.

Runners compete in the D’Evelyn Dash cross country race in Denver.

>> NUTRITION ADVANTAGE <<

Nutrition News You Can Use

by Nancy Clark

The American College of Sports Medicine is the nation’s largest group of exercise scientists, sports medicine and sports nutrition professionals. Each year at the ACSM annual meeting, these experts present their latest research.

Here’s a small sample of the sports nutrition news for 2007.

Sweat

• Trained female cyclists retained more fluid when they consumed a sodiumcontaining sports drink before an endurance bike ride compared to a drink with almost no sodium. They also experienced less heat strain due to being better hydrated and they were able to exercise for longer (99 versus 79 minutes). Enjoying a few salty foods before your next long bout of sweaty exercise would be a smart choice!

• Sweat sodium losses can be significant. Elite soccer players can lose more than 2,400 mg of sodium during a 90-minute game.

That’s five packets of salt! Salty sweaters can appropriately eat salty foods before, during, and after hard exercise.

• Sipping on post-exercise fluids results in better fluid retention than gulping a large volume at one time. Hence, athletes should enjoy recovery fluids over several hours, rather than guzzle one big drink.

Caffeine

• Caffeine should no longer be considered a diuretic with a dehydrating effect.

Women who habitually consumed a low dose of caffeine (~110 mg/day) were given a higher dose (365 mg; similar to the amount in large mug of coffee).

They did not urinate more over the course of eight hours. The same holds true with caffeine during exercise.

Tennis players who consumed about 200 mg of caffeine had no dehydration problems - and they played better.

Fueling During Exercise

• Athletes often wonder what is the best source of fuel during exercise. Research suggests sports beans, sports drinks, and gels all offer similar performance benefits. Take your choice!

Weight

• Of 860 Canadian adults who were surveyed for about 20 years, 57% gained more than 11 pounds. They were less active than the 17% who lost more than 11 pounds and the 26% who maintained body weight within 11 pounds. To minimize weight gain with aging, be active!

• Among 142 girls who were screened at ages 9, 11, and 13 years, those who exercised to enhance health and well-being enjoyed exercise more than those who exercised to lose weight.

Parents should encourage their daughters to enjoy an active lifestyle; this is more sustainable than using exercise as “punishment” for having excess body fat.

Fluids

• To listen to the media, you’d think every college athlete gets drunk every night. However, a college alcohol survey of 117 student-athletes found that 22% abstained from drinking alcohol, 68% described themselves as light-to-moderate drinkers, and 59% did not binge drink. By using this information to create new “social norms,” freshman can learn they don’t need to drink to fit in.

Recovery

• To recover from hard exercise, many athletes choose a sports drink. However, consuming equal amounts of carbohydrates from a “real” food, such as Wheaties with skim milk, also works - and offers far more nutrition.

• In the 2004 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, 362 finishers ended up in the medical tent; this represents about 14% of the total field. Of these, 63% experienced one or more gastrointestinal problems. The most common problem was nausea, followed by vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Males and females, fast or slow, experienced similar distress; the problems didn’t correlate with race times or gender.

• Running in a 10K race or sprint triathlon increases the amount of free radicals and oxidative stress - but it also generates more antioxidant activity that can overcome the potential problem. Antioxidant supplements are needless.

Training

• Women who are afraid to strength train because they might “bulk up” can stop worrying and start lifting! In a 10-week study with women who lifted weights with just one arm, the trained arm became stronger, but not larger.

• Regular exercise can help night-shift workers sleep better. Exercise helps maintain the synchronization of normal circadian biorhythms.

This can potentially help the workers feel better and function better during the night-shift.

Body Fat

• Body Pods are as good as underwater weighing for measuring body fat in college-age males.

But, they are expensive. The less expensive (and almost as accurate) alternative is the skinfold caliper. Caliper measurements are preferable to bioelectrical impedance methods.

• Consumers who buy bioelectrical impedance scales (such as the Tanita scale) should know that leg-to-leg measurements tend to be more accurate than hand-to-hand measurements.

However, skinfolds are still the more accurate of affordable ways for consumers to measure body fat.

• Research suggests the more meals a person skips, the higher his or her body mass index.

A survey with 623 college students found that those who skip breakfast, in particular, tend to have higher BMIs than breakfast eaters. Another study reported similar findings: obese boys tend to skip breakfast more than their peers with a lower BMI. Why is this? Does infrequent eating contribute to a higher BMI? Or do people with high BMIs commonly skip meals?

• Getting married does not affect exercise levels, but having kids does especially for men.

New fathers and new mothers reduced their exercise time by about 4.5 and 1.4 hours per week, respectively.

Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels casual and competitive athletes in her private practice.

Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook, new Food Guide for Marathoners, and Cyclist’s Food Guide are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com.

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Race of the Year

Race of the year The Garden of the Gods 10 Miler tops our list of Colorado’s best races in the past year.

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The Garden of the Gods 10 Miler has a 31 year history as one of the premiere races in Colorado Springs. The race is held in June at the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods Park and finishes in Manitou Springs. This year more than 1,300 runners competed in the event, the largest turnout in a decade. Organizers offered a new course, and Carmichael Training Systems put up $5,000 in prize money to help the race reach a new level.

With a peak elevation topping 6,500 feet, the race was challenging for even the fittest runner. It looped up and down and all around the paved roads of the park, offering majestic views of some of the park’s most awe-inspiring towering red rock formations. Many runners said that while the race tested their legs and lungs, they were left with unforgettable memories.

“This race has everything,” said race director Matt Carpenter. “It has scenery and challenge. The families and friends of the runners gather here in the park after the race for a party-like, festival atmosphere.”

On a cloudless June morning with temperatures in the 60s, Alamosa’s Celedonio Rodriguez won this year’s race in 54:28. Maria Portilla of Albuquerque won the women’s event in 1:02:20. The race also featured stiff competition in every age group. This year’s event attracted runners from 33 states and several countries, including England, Mexico and the Bahamas.

All runners received a long sleeve

technical t-shirt from New Balance and a medal/ keychain at the finish line as recognition of their accomplishment.

The post-race festivities were held at Fountain Creek and included free massages, a place to soak your feet, as well as plenty of food, like pizza and fresh fruit.

Runners were encouraged to vote for their favorite aid station. Cheyenne Mountain high school, who did the Balanced Rock aid station, painted themselves green to win $1,258.90 in green. They went with a “Mars” theme and also offered popsicles to the runners, which was a huge hit as the temperatures started to rise. The aid station challenge was presented by the Colorado Running Company. Runners also made donations to the challenge with more than $3,000 going to four schools.

The race is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Running Series, which also included the Pikes Peak Ascent and the Summer Roundup Trail Run.

The race is run under a special use permit from the Parks and Recreation Department which means the park is closed to vehicles and cyclists so runners can enjoy the magnificent surroundings without concerns for their safety.

Last year’s winner: Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon 2005 winner: Pikes Peak Marathon

The Rest of the Best Not everyone can win the top prize. Here are the results of our online survey for Colorado’s other top events.

Last year’s winner: Steamboat Marathon 2005 winner: Colorado Marathon

With a beautiful course winding through the streets and city parks of Denver, the new Denver Marathon made a big impression on local runners who voted it Colorado’s best marathon. The inaugural event welcomed nearly 2,000 marathoners. Runners were treated to a health and fitness expo after the race at Civic Center Park.

Best Half Marathon: Arby’s Rocky Mountain Half Marathon

Last year’s winner: Horsetooth Half Marathon 2005 winner: Boulder Backroads

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fered $11,000 in prize money and was one of the fastest half marathons in the state. Despite sunny skies and warm temperatures, Romanian runner Nuta Olaru won the women’s event and set a record for the fastest time ever run by a female in Colorado, crossing the line in 1:13:28.

Silvio Guerra won the men’s event in a quick 1:06:11.

Best 10K: Classic 10K

Last year’s winner: Bolder Boulder 2005 winner: Evergreen Town Race

The Classic 10K in Colorado Springs is one of the fastest races in the state. Starting at Tiffany Square and racing downhill to Monument Valley Park, Jesus Solis of Littleton won this year’s event in a blazing 29:32, which is an average pace of 4:46. In the women’s race, Boulder’s Tera Moody crushed the field in 34:51. The race offered more than $1,000 in prize money.

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Most Scenic: Mt. Evans Ascent

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Best Marathon: Denver Marathon

Happy Holidays!

Best Post-Race Party: Horsetooth Half Marathon

Best 5K: Iron Girl

Last year’s winner: Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine 2005 winner: Stadium Stampede

Celebrating its second year, the Iron Girl 5K was an all-female race that was held near the Colorado State Capitol in downtown Denver. Every finisher received a beautiful medal, a technical running shirt, and a catered breakfast featuring white table linens and flower centerpieces. The first-class event featured a large post-race party and was combined with a five mile race.

Best Ultra: Leadville Trail 100

Last year’s winner: San Juan Solstice 50 2005 winner: Leadville Trail 100

The rugged and legendary Leadville Trail 100 was voted best ultra for a second time

by Colorado Runner readers. The race, which began in 1983, is one of the most prestigious 100 mile events in the nation. This year, Anton Krupicka won the trail race for a second consecutive year, finishing more than three hours ahead of the next closest competitor. Runners battled rain, mud, and thigh-high stream crossings on their charge to the finish. Only 42% of the field finished the race before the 30 hour cutoff.

Best Non-Ultra Trail Race: Barr Trail Mountain Race

Last year’s winner: Vail Hill Climb 2005 winner: Barr Trail Mountain Race

The seventh annual Barr Trail Mountain Race won in the same category two years ago, and voters felt it deserved to win again. The out-and-back race challenged runners to race halfway up and back down the Barr Trail on the infamous Pikes Peak mountain. Offering prize money and primes, runners also competed for the coveted handmade plaques featuring quartz, amazonite and granite. All of the race entry fees were donated to local nonprofit groups.

Most Scenic: Mt. Evans Ascent

Last year’s winner: Lead King Loop 2005 winner: Rim Rock Run

The reward for pushing your body up the excruciating 14-mile climb to the summit of the 14,264’ Mt. Evans was the majestic vistas.

Although you can drive the road to the top of Mt. Evans, true runners know that view is even

sweeter if you run there. An added bonus - you may be sidetracked by a mountain goat, marmot or bighorn sheep.

Best Weekend Getaway: Breckenridge Crest Marathon

Last year’s winner: Estes Park Marathon 2005 winner: Durango Marathon

Visiting beautiful Breckenridge on Labor Day weekend can be fun for the whole family. This year, the Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon made a comeback after a oneyear hiatus. The event offered a marathon, half marathon, and a five mile race on soft dirt trails around Breckenridge. Known for its unpredictable weather, runners never know whether they will encounter sunshine or snowstorms.

Best Race Series: Steamboat Running Series

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Last year’s winner: Summit Trail Running Series 2005 winner: Vail Trail Race Series

Offering an incredible 14 races between May and September, the Steamboat Running Series has something for everyone, from the serious competitor to the casual jogger. In its eleventh year, the series includes a variety of distances, from just 400 yards to more than 26 miles. This year, the series even attracted the USATF 10K National Trail Championship. The best reason to run the series is the scenery - the races are held on some of Colorado’s most spectacular terrain.

Best Post-Race Party: Horsetooth Half Marathon

Last year’s winner: Runnin’ of the Green 2005 winner: None

You have to run for 13.1 miles to enjoy it, but voters feel the reward is worth the pain. The finish line party at the Horsetooth Half Marathon is held near New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins and features a live band. Race finishers receive a commemorative, engraved “bomber bottle” of New Belgium’s Fat Tire Ale, a local favorite.

Editor’s note: The 2006 winner was not eligible to win in the same category.

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Dave Mackey He’s been an elite trail runner, a world class adventure racer, and the two-time USATF Ultrarunner of the Year. He’s even taken on running legend Matt Carpenter at the Pikes Peak Marathon.

Many runners want to be like him. So what’s he like in real life and what are his secrets to success?

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“The uphill was tough, but I loved the downhill. I think my weight hurts me on the uphill because I’m heavier than most of the guys.”

Known as America’s Ultimate Challenge, the Pikes Peak Marathon climbs nearly 8,000 feet to a breathtaking summit at 14,115 feet. Mackey was five minutes behind Carpenter on the ascent, but he almost closed the gap on the descent. “I wanted to catch him so bad.”

But finishing second at the Pikes Peak Marathon might seem like a short sprint compared to the race that Mackey trained for and won last spring. The Rock and Ice Ultra is a six day stage race in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The 250K running and snowshoeing event was self supported, meaning that racers had to pull all of the food and equipment they needed to survive behind them.

Not surprisingly, the event was so difficult that two-thirds of the field quit after the first day. Temperatures never topped five degrees during the entire race. But Mackey said that the prize was worth the pain. He won a diamond worth approximately $10,000 that he gave to his wife. “It was a cool race. You ran over endless lakes. I think it will become popular.”

On Recent Races

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His recent hard work paid off. Mackey different distances and events, I asked Mackey gave mountain running legend Matt Carpenter if he could pick a favorite race or adventure. He On Training a run for his money at this August’s Pikes Peak said that one of his most memorable experienc Mackey grew up in Maine, but he’s Marathon. Mackey finished less than two min- es occurred in South America. He went there in been a fixture in Boulder for more than 10 utes behind Carpenter after a blazing downhill 1999 to rock climb with a friend and found out

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years. You will often find him running on the trails near his house around Table Mesa. His favorite local place to run is Shadow Canyon, between Bear Peak and South Boulder Peak. “It’s somewhat remote, so there are fewer people up there and it’s a good hill climb.”

Unlike many accomplished athletes, Mackey keeps his training plans loose and unstructured. He likes to mix things up depending on what he’s training for or what he’s doing well. His job as a Boulder real estate agent gives him a lot of flexibility.

He says his training schedule follows a seasonal cycle. “I often peak with 80-mile running weeks leading up to an important race. I run about one-third to one-half of that on hills.”

He tries to run one speed session a week - either a track workout or a flat tempo run. He is a believer in cross training, so he works out on his bike twice a week for a total of about four hours.

He ran a lot of local 5K and 10K races as training this summer and continued to cross train by riding his bike and rock climbing. “This summer I focused on running short races as a build up to the Pikes Peak Marathon.”

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Dave Mackey has an extensive running resume – he’s the three time winner of the Way Too Cool 50K and the three-time winner of the Mountain Masochist 50 Mile. He has traveled around the world as an adventure racer, placing fifth in last year’s Raid World Championships in Canada with Team Spyder. He has competed in Sky Marathons in Italy and Mexico, and he’s won a national title at the 50K Trail Championships in California in 2005.

But despite his lengthy list of achievements, what strikes me the most as I sit talking to him at Boulder’s Caffé Sole is that he’s a very laid back guy. You know what most runners are like. They love to compare training notes and tout their latest running stats. At the very least, most top runners love to brag about their mileage.

But not Mackey. Trying to get him to boast about himself is difficult. And he doesn’t seem too worried about his upcoming training or the future of his running career.

by Jessica Griffiths

>> THE FAST LANE << that there was going to be a 50K race held on the Inca Trail. He signed up and, not surprisingly, finished first. “When I got to the finish, there was no one there. The organizers didn’t think anyone could finish that fast, so they weren’t even set up yet.”

manding and physically punishing, the five day adventure race included climbing over a 13,000 foot volcano and through multiple glaciers.

Last year, Mackey was able to travel to adventure races around the world as a part of Team Spyder, but the group is currently taking a break. Teammate Danelle Ballengee is continuing to recover from a horrific fall in Moab, On Adventure Racing Utah nearly a year ago and Team Spyder’s other

Mackey’s idea of a good time may be member, Travis Macy, is currently teaching full a bit different from most, which is obvious by time. the dozens of adventure races he has completed For now, Mackey is sponsored by in the past. “Adventure racing is a passion for Boulder-based Golite. “It’s great to be with a me. There’s so much uncertainty. Even when local company. They let me do product testing you have a map, that’s just a two-dimensional and they’re very receptive to ideas.” view. I love the traveling and exploring. It’s just wild.”

On The Future

Adventure racing can include orienteering, running, biking, rock climbing, pad- Now, at age 37, Mackey isn’t prepared dling, and rope skills. The events can last sever- to slow down. But he is looking to the future al days and there is no designated rest period for with his wife Ellen. They are happily expecting athletes, so sleep deprivation can be a battle. their first child in January. He says he doesn’t

I asked Mackey what motivates him to have an ultimate goal, rather he just decides to keep going when he’s physically and mentally do races as he hears about them. He does want exhausted. “After 24 hours, I always question to race a 100 mile ultra again sometime. He ran why I am doing this. The sleep deprivation the Western States 100 in 2004 in 16 hours and makes it difficult.” In fact, he once faced serious 35 minutes, the fastest “rookie” finishing time injury when he nearly fell asleep while riding in the 30 year history of the race. his bike at a race in Europe. It was on a down- For now, Mackey says he’s training for hill, mountainous course and he had to stop to the JFK 50 Miler in November. He wants to run sleep before he could continue. well at the event and improve his 2003 winning

One of Mackey’s greatest adventure time, which was just nine minutes off the course racing memories is of the 2004 Raid World record. He also plans to run more ultra maraChampionships in Patagonia, Argentina where thons next year. But ultimately, “with the baby his team placed fourteenth. “It was the most re- on the way, I’m going to wing it.” mote race I’ve ever done.” Both technically de-

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Brooks Element Vest

Adidas Supernova Track Pant

“These pants are great for that early morning run or for a warm-up before a race.

They move well with each stride and are easy to remove without having to take off your shoes. They also felt great on my postrace Starbucks run!” $70.00, www.adidasrunning.com

“One of the nicest half zips on the market, the Brooks Vapor Dry works well as both a stand alone top on cool days and as a midlayer on those really cold runs. It has a hidden pocket on the chest for keys and money, and it has a rear pocket for gels.

Plus there is a hidden pocket on the inside that is built to hold you iPod!” $69.95, www.brooksrunning.com

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Miles To Go Before I Sleep

by Jason R. Karp, M.S.

I recently finished reading the book, How to Think Like Einstein. Its theme is that you have to break rules to solve problems and find answers to difficult questions.

Einstein discovered the theory of relativity, according to the book, by breaking rules that other scientists were unable to break because their preconceived ideas got in the way. They saw things the way they were convinced things were, not the way things could be. Einstein imagined what would happen if the universe acted differently, and so he was able to break the rules.

One of the “rules” of distance running is that you must run lots of miles. Indeed, most runners link their fitness level to the number of miles they run, inevitably believing that more is better. A friend of mine who missed the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 1,500 meters by four seconds ran 100 miles per week. Frankly, I thought he was nuts. And I began to wonder, is it really necessary to run 100 miles per week to run a race that takes less than four minutes?

As legendary coach Arthur Lydiard so ardently claimed, lots of aerobic running forms the basis of any distance runner’s training program. Whether you’re training for the mile or the marathon, it all starts with mileage.

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be thought of as your body’s attempt to cope with the demand placed on it by running every day. For example, endurance training stimulates more fuel (glycogen) to be stored in your muscles, increases the use of intramuscular fat at the same speed to spare glycogen, improves your blood vessels’ oxygen-carrying capability by increasing the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, creates a greater capillary network for a more rapid diffusion of oxygen into the muscles, and, through the complex activation of gene expression, increases mitochondrial density and the number of aerobic enzymes, increasing your aerobic metabolic capacity. The link between an increase in mitochondrial enzyme activity and an increase in mitochondria’s capacity to consume oxygen, first made in 1967 in the muscles of rats, has provided much insight into the adaptability of skeletal muscle.

Generally, the greater the demand, the greater the adaptations. Although many scientists have acknowledged there is an upper limit to the volume of training that will cause further adaptations, what research has not documented is at what point these adaptations stop occurring in response to the demand. In other words, how much mileage is enough?

The answer depends on a number of factors, primary among them your genetically determined propensity to continually adapt to greater amounts of running and the amount of running that you can physically and psychologically handle. “It’s very hard to say how much mileage is ideal to maximize the various cellu-

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lar adaptations that take place as a function of time spent running,” says exercise physiologist and coach Jack Daniels, Ph.D., head distance coach at the Center for High Altitude Training at Northern Arizona University and author of Daniels’ Running Formula. “The best answer might be to do as much as you can without losing interest or getting sick or injured.”

While most runners and coaches believe that more running equals greater success, Daniels cautions about its potential to dissuade potential distance runners. “We may be going overboard with the mileage thing in running, especially for youngsters. We may lose too many potential runners if we start off stressing mileage when they are middle-school or even highschool aged,” he says.

Effect Of Training Volume On Physiology And Performance

As runners, we all know that the better we get, the harder it is to improve. Unfortunately, none of the adaptations associated with training continue indefinitely. Much of the research on biochemical adaptations to endurance training has been done on animals. For example, the mitochondrial enzyme content of rats has been shown to reach its maximum adaptation with running 60 minutes per day five days per week. A study published in European Journal of Physiology in 1998 on horses train-

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>> TRAINING SMARTS << ing for 34 weeks found that increases in muscle fiber area and the number of capillaries per fiber plateaued after 16 weeks of training. After the first 16 weeks, the horses were divided into two groups: a control group and an overload training group, which trained with higher mileage.

Both groups increased mitochondrial volume and VO2max with the increased mileage over the next 18 weeks, but there was no difference in those variables or in muscle fiber area and capillarization after 34 weeks despite the two-fold difference in training volume between groups over the final 18 weeks. Clearly, there is a limit to muscles’ adaptive response to training.

Obviously, the more untrained you are, the more you can expect to improve by increasing your mileage. For example, a study published in Journal of Applied Physiology in 1992 found that weekly mileage ranging from five to 75 miles per week explained 86.5 percent of the difference in VO2max between runners.

Another study published in European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology in 1986 found that runners training more than 62 miles per week ran significantly faster in races from 10K to 90K compared to those who ran less than 62 miles per week. While it is likely, and even probable, that running more mileage leads to a higher VO2max and faster race times due to all of the previously described adaptations, we cannot conclude cause and effect from cross-sectional studies comparing separate groups of runners. It’s likely that genetically gifted runners who have high a VO2max are capable of running more miles and run faster races.

According to David Costill, Ph.D., professor emeritus of exercise science at Ball State University and former director of its Human Performance Laboratory, physiological changes plateau at a modest amount of mileage.

“When you go from an untrained state to a trained state, running 30 to 40 miles per week, VO2max and the measurements commonly taken from

muscle biopsies increase, but as you move up to about 60 miles per week, things start to plateau,” he says. “The exact mileage at which this plateau occurs depends on the individual, but beyond about 60 to 70 miles per week, there’s not much change taking place.” So, if VO2max and muscle cellular adaptations plateau at about 70 miles per week, why do people run much more than that? “I really have no idea,” says Costill.

“People who run 5Ks and 10Ks still need a lot of speed, and when you run 120 or 130 miles per week, you can’t do much quality.”

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How Much Do Elite Athletes Run?

In 2004, I conducted a study on the training characteristics of the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers. My findings, which were published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance in March, 2007, revealed that the men averaged 90 miles per week with a peak mileage of 120, while the women averaged 72 miles per week with a peak mileage of 95 for the year of training leading up to the Trials. However, the elite male marathoners (sub 2:15) didn’t run statistically more than the national-class marathoners (2:15-2:22).

The elite men averaged 97 miles per week with a peak mileage of 126, while their national-class counterparts averaged 90 miles per week with a peak mileage of 119. There was, however, a statistical difference in mileage between women’s performance levels, likely due to their greater range in performance. The elite women (sub 2:40) averaged 84 miles per week with a peak mileage of 112, while their national-class counterparts (2:40-2:48) averaged 69 miles per week with a peak mileage of 91. While the faster female marathoners ran more, only a quarter of the difference in marathon performance between

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Current Mileage Chances are you’ll get faster by running more, possibly up to 60 to 70 miles per week, assuming you can physically handle it. Run the same mileage for 2 to 3 weeks, back off for one week to recover and adapt, then increase your mileage slightly (3 to 5 miles per week) to begin a new cycle.

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At the low end of this range, chances are you’ll get faster by running more. At the high end of this range, you may get faster by running more, assuming you can physically handle it and you have the genetic ability to continue adapting.

Run the same mileage for 2 to 3 weeks, back off for one week to recover and adapt, then increase your mileage slightly (5 miles per week) to begin a new cycle. If you have more experience at this mileage range, you can increase the mileage for 2 to 3 weeks (5 miles per week) before backing off for a recovery week.

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Only increase your mileage past this point if your prior training and racing experience gives you reason to believe that you will continue to improve with more mileage. If your performance hasn’t plateaued at 70 miles per week, there’s no reason yet to increase your mileage to 80.

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Running more than 70 miles per week may improve economy, but also comes with an increased injury risk. “For the average recreational athlete, 75 miles per week is the maximum he or she should attempt to achieve. Going farther is only of value if you are racing for longer than 3 to 4 hours,” says Tim Noakes, M.D. If you’re one of the lucky ones who is blessed with great genes, you may improve by running more.

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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.

2007 Racing Series Schedule Date

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Mar 11

Runnin’ of the Green

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Denver

Mar 17

Sharin’ O’ The Green

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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

1. Location 2. Race organization 3. Race distance 4. Date of the race 5. Quality of the field 6. Size of the race

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

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

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

Criteria used in determining Racing Series races (in this order):

Please email us to let us know you are going for this award.

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners aged 39 and under. The masters divsion is for runners 40-49. The grand masters division is for runners aged 50-59. The seniors divsions is for runners 60 and over. Runners may participate in as many races as they choose. For races with multiple starts, finish time will be used to calculate points.

If a race has scoring trouble, it may be removed from the series. For races with multiple events, only the events listed will be scored. Your division is based on the first race of the year that you score in.

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Check out the upcoming January/February issue of Colorado Runner to see the final 2007 Racing Series standings as well as interviews with each of the division winners. We will also release the 2008 Colorado Runner Racing Series schedule in the January/February issue.

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Lydiard Revisited

New Zealand coach Arthur Lydiard, who passed away in 2005, was most well known for his high mileage approach.

Even his middle-distance runners ran 100 miles per week, like Peter Snell, who won gold medals in the 800 and 1,500 meters at the 1960 Olympics. But is that amount of mileage necessary? Was Lydiard right, or did his talented athletes run well despite their training rather than because of it? Like my friend trying to qualify for the Olympic Trials, many of today’s middle-distance runners run nearly as many miles as marathoners. “I think that’s a mistake,” says David Costill, Ph.D. “I think Lydiard ruined more athletes than he helped.”

While 100 miles per week is probably not necessary to maximize your potential for the mile, a moderate amount of mileage can help. Since any race lasting longer than about three minutes relies more on aerobic than on oxygen-independent (anaerobic) metabolism, having a well-trained aerobic system is still important for the shorter distances. “Even the 800 meters demands some aerobic power, if for no other reason than to help recover faster during more intense speedier sessions,” says Jack Daniels, Ph.D. “Every race from the 800 meters on up is run at some fraction of your VO2max, so improving your VO2max increases the speed associated with any fraction of your VO2max. A miler needs that aerobic conditioning and mileage helps a lot in that regard.”

Although Lydiard argued that runners should build a solid aerobic base that includes high mileage before progressing to various forms of speed work, doing too much training too early may have detrimental effects when it’s time to peak. A study published in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research in 2000 found that the preseason training phase (May to August) of college cross country teams had the greatest impact on performance during the peaking phase (November).

Teams that qualified for the national championships took more rest days during the preseason phase and actually ran shorter weekly long runs than teams that did not qualify (11.5 vs. 13.7 miles). During the competition phase (August to October), there was no statistical difference in weekly mileage between qualifying and non-qualifying teams (72 vs. 63 miles per week, respectively). Among the qualifiers, the teams that ran more miles (above 70 miles per week) and ran twice per day during the summer months actually ran slower at the national championships in November than teams that ran less. It’s possible that running too much in the summer makes you too fatigued to race at your peak in the fall.

fect, it is not clear whether high mileage runners become more economical by running more miles or are innately more economical and can therefore handle higher mileage without getting injured.

Beyond the physiological adaptations to running lots of miles and their contribution to performance, the amount of mileage you run may ultimately depend on your brain. “The more important explanation, in my view, is that the brain is critically important in this process and is under-recognized,” says Dr. Noakes.

“The brain may optimally adapt to a certain volume of training and a lot of our training focus and adaptation may actually be to teach us that we can run the distance. The mental preparation starts long before you go training.”

While most runners and coaches agree that training volume is important, training intensity is more important than volume for improving fitness and performance, especially in highly trained runners. Research has shown that a high training intensity is vital for maximizing cardiovascular improvement and that VO2max and other physiological variables can continue to improve with the inclusion of high intensity training. For example, interval training performed at 95 to 100 percent VO2max is the most potent stimulus for its improvement, and is necessary for further improvement in highly trained runners. Given that training volume will impact training intensity, the better question may not be how much mileage is necessary or enough, but how much mileage is too much to sacrifice intensity.

So, as you prepare for your next 5K or marathon, how much mileage should you run?

If you’ve read this far, you know that the answer is not an easy one. The best way to determine how much to do is to slowly and systematically increase your mileage from month to month and year to year, taking care to note how you respond to the training stimulus. And remember that more is not always better. Like Einstein, sometimes you have to break the rules.

continued from page 19 women could be explained by the amount of mileage they ran. Mileage accounted for even less of the difference among the men. So running more doesn’t necessarily make you faster.

Regardless of how much you run, genetics plays a large role in your performance. A person with a lot of talent will almost always outperform a person with little talent and a lot of training.

“If you look at the training data of elite athletes, you find that the optimum training volume for the world’s best athletes lies somewhere between 75 and 110 miles per week,” says Timothy Noakes, M.D., Discovery Health Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and author of Lore of Running. “However, the time spent running may be more important than the mileage since a fast runner will run that distance much quicker than a slow runner. Humans may have a maximum training volume they can undertake and I think it’s close to 75 to 100 miles per week. Your body simply can’t absorb any more training volume without breaking down.”

Beyond VO2max and Metabolism

If there is little or no improvement in VO2max and the metabolic profile of muscles as one runs more than 70 miles per week, is there any benefit at all to running more? Maybe.

Research has shown that runners who run high mileage tend to be more economical, which has led to the suggestion among scientists that running more than 70 miles per week improves running economy (the amount of oxygen used to maintain a given pace). It is possible that, just as repetition of the walking movement decreases the “jerkiness” of a toddler’s walk to the point that it becomes smooth, repetition of the running movement has an under-recognized neural component. With countless repetitions, muscle fiber recruitment patterns and possibly even the relationship between breathing and stride rhythms are optimized to minimize the oxygen cost. In other words, practice makes perfect. Additionally, high mileage reduces body weight, which further reduces the oxygen cost. Because it is hard to prove cause and ef-

Jason R. Karp is a Ph.D. candidate in exercise physiology, a professional running and sports performance coach, freelance writer, and competitive runner. He currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico while coaching athletes of all levels through RunCoachJason.com.

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Fast Forward Express

Former CU runner Kara Goucher won the first American medal ever in the 10,000 meters by placing third.

Battling heat and humidity, Kevin Eastler of Aurora competed in both the 20K and the 50K racewalk events.

Mbarak Hussein of Albuquerque, NM led the U.S. to a fourth place team finish in the marathon in 2:23:04.

Eleven-time NCAA Division II AllAmerican Zoila Gomez of Alamosa placed 35th in the marathon in 2:44:49.

Former CU runner Dathan Ritzenhein finished ninth in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10,000 in a season best time of 28:28:59.

Shalane Flanagan, who was bornin Boulder, placed eighth in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5,000 meter final in 15:03:.86.

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Runners Compete at IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Osaka, Japan

Fast Forward Express Women’s Mountain Running Team Earns Gold Laura Haefeli Wins Individual Bronze Medal

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The women’s team repeated their gold medal performance and the women’s junior team grabbed silver at the 23rd World Mountain Running Trophy in Ovronnaz, Switzerland on September 15. The double medal win marked the first time in the history of mountain running that the U.S. took home two team medals. In another historymaking achievement, Laura Haefeli of Del Norte, CO won the first women’s individual medal for the U.S. by earning bronze.

56:13. Shiloh Mielke of Weaverville, NC was 37th in 57:10. Rickey Gates and Clint Wells, both of Boulder, CO, closed out the team scoring in 57th and 58th, both with a time of 58:43. Simon Gutierrez of Alamosa, CO was 65th in 59:04 and Paul Low of Belchertown, MA was 118th place in 1:04:36.

In the senior women’s race, Anna Pi- The team placed ninth.

The junior chrtova, who often trains in Boulder, grabbed the gold medal for the Czech Republic in 39:11 women’s 4K included 53 on the difficult 8K course. Haefeli clinched the runners under the age of bronze for Team USA in 41:49. The field includ- 20. The race was won by ed 86 runners representing 30 countries. Chris- Lara Tamsett of Australia tine Lundy of Sausalito, CA finished eighth in in 20:48. The U.S. team Laura Haefeli, Anna Pichrtova, and Andrea Mayr (L-R) 42:23 and Rachael Cuellar of Albuquerque, NM was led by Anna Lieb of celebrate on the podium of the senior women’s race. followed in 12th place, running 42:40. Anita Or- Golden, CO who took fourth place in 21:23, tiz of Eagle, CO placed 31st in 44:29.

In the senior men’s 12K, 145 runners missing silver by just 17 points. The women were excited to be the first from 34 countries toed the line. Marco De Gas- seconds. Maria Dalzot of Morgantown, WV U.S. Junior team to medal. peri of Italy, a former world champion as both ran 21:48 to place eighth. Kathryn Helmerick In the men’s junior 8K, Geoffrey a junior and senior runner, was again victorious, of Cheyenne, WY took 30th place in 23:45. In Kusuro of Uganda led the field of 76 runners running 51:49. The U.S. team was led by Pay- the junior women’s competition the top two run- representing 24 countries. The top U.S. finisher ton Batliner of Boulder, CO, who placed 25th in ners score. The team took second place with 12 was Christian Thompson of Candor, NY in 17th place, running 38:25. Jonny Stevens of Vail, CO was next in 41:19 for 44th place. Alex Jodidio, an American living in Switzerland, was 59th in 43:06 and Zach Rivers of Victor, NY took 63rd in 44:20. The team placed 11th in the field of 16 complete teams.

On September 23 in Bludenz, Austria, the World Masters Mountain Running Championships were held. Each age group started 20 minutes apart, so the athletes were only competing against other runners in their age group.

Simon Gutierrez of Alamosa, CO finished first in the age 40-44 race while Anita Ortiz of Eagle, CO was third and Lisa Goldsmith of Nederland, CO was fifth in the same race. Nancy Hobbs of Colorado Springs finished 13th in the age 45-49 race.

On September 6, Cindy O’Neill of Manitou Springs, CO finished as the top American female in 20th at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge, hosted by the Jungfrau Marathon in Schweiz, Switzerland.

Kari Nelson of Grand Junction, CO was close behind in 24th.

The U.S. junior women’s team celebrates their silver medal.

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New Mexico A-T Cure Tour Stops in Las Cruces

Ernie Viramontes and Tim Borland

The 15th marathon event of the A-T Cure Tour occurred in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 17. It started and finished at the LCPS Field of Dreams Stadium and followed the course of the Rio Grande Marathon. The purpose of the series was to increase awareness of an incurable disease and to raise money for treatments and a possible cure.

It was an unanticipated coincidence that the USA Today printed a feature story on Friday, September 14 on the AT Cure Tour series of 63 marathons. This gave us a great deal of information that earlier audiences did not have.

The article explained that marathoner Tim Borland was wearing a Zephyr Bio-Harness Strap on his chest to record a myriad of medical data throughout each marathon. The data was uploaded to his exercise physiologist, Stacy Sims, on a daily basis, allowing Stacy to make daily recommendations on necessary fluid intake, race pace, diet, etc.

Apparently, three weeks is the maximum period that anyone has studied the daily

stress of a marathon. By the fourth week, according to Sims, it is difficult to get the heart rate up, and by the fifth week you are in unknown territory. The data collected during the second half of this marathon series will substantially increase the available database. A trailer towed by one of their vehicles was a small electronics lab for the transmission of the data and maintenance of the instrumentation.

Since it was a Monday morning, attendance was rather sparse. Two of the high schools sent representatives from their crosscountry teams. One or more youth clubs sent representatives. Both groups ran with Tim in the final mile to the finish line.

Dr Skipper Botsford, who has run 107 marathons, fired the starter’s pistol. LC Public Schools Athletics Director Ernie Viramontes was present to welcome Tim and friends at the finish line. Tim’s finish time was 4:27:56.

- Don Shepan

Matt Gonzales of Albuquerque finished fifth at the USA Men’s 10 Mile Championships on October 7 at the Medtronic Twin Cities 10 Miler in Minneapolis, MN.

Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, AZ captured his third 10 Mile title in a row, running an event record of 47:34, to finish 13 seconds ahead of local favorite Jason Lehmkuhle.

Despite warm temperatures and high humidity (72 degrees/88 percent), Abdirahman dominated from the gun. Passing the first mile in 4:42, only Dan Browne of Portland, OR, Lehmkuhle, and James Carney of Boulder, CO dared try to match strides with the two-time U.S. Olympian.

Abdirahman made his decisive move during the mostly up-hill third mile (4:36), as Browne, Lehmkuhle and Carney gave chase. By five miles, he had opened a 50 meter gap while Lehmkuhle began to pull away from Browne and Carney.

As Abdirahman passed eight miles, he was up by more than 80 meters and was able to cruise the last two miles to the State Capitol. “I did what I came here to do,” said Abdirahman.

“From here I’ve got to go home and get ready for the big day!”

The championship featured more than 30 top men in the U.S., many of whom used the race as the final tune-up before the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Men’s Marathon in New York on November.

Carney came home in third, running

48:03 while training partner Ed Torres of Boulder, CO took fourth in 48:19. Gradually moving from tenth place at half way, Matt Gonzales ran 48:43 to round out the top five.

The USA Men’s 10 Mile Championship was the seventh stop for the men on the 2007 USA Running Circuit (USARC) and pays a total of $25,000 in prize money, with the winner earning $10,000.

The USARC, a USA Track & Field road series, features USA Championships from 5K to the marathon and attracts the best U.S. distance runners. The thirteenth edition for the men and twelfth for the women, the 2007 USARC has nine events for men and seven events for women.

The first ten U.S. runners earn points at each USARC race (15 for first, 12 for second, 10 for third, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1), with a final $12,500 grand prix purse ($6,000, $4,000, and $2,500) for the top three men and women point scorers overall. The USARC points at the USA Marathon Championships will be doubled.

The mission of the USA Running Circuit is to showcase, support, and promote U.S. runners. Since its inception in 1995, the USARC and its races have provided over $4 million dollars to U.S. distance runners.

For more information on the 2007 USARC and USA Men’s 10 Mile Championship visit www.usatf.org.

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Gonzales Finishes Fifth at 10 Mile Championships

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New Mexico Revelations of a Runner

“Mac” stands beside his BT Cruiser, the motor home that he uses to attend races.

In 1986, Dr. R. E. “Mac” McCrady appeared on the NMSU campus to participate in a Sunday morning track club training run. His participation expanded to a five to six day regimen of 45-50 miles per week. That extended to participation in the local competitive events of the club as well as attendance in similar events in neighboring communities. Many of the members trained together and traveled to distant events like the San Diego Marathon for several consecutive years. Besides long distance running, the club was interested in duathlons, triathlons, and mountain trails. And Mac was a perfect fit.

Mac’s appearance was no accident.

He had traveled Interstate 10 from Dotham, AL,

to the west coast and back, and had found Las Cruces to be the friendliest location along that route. He stopped at NMSU and immediately had a part time position teaching psychology.

He abandoned his private practice in Alabama to establish a second residence in New Mexico.

He had become an active runner four years earlier at age 50.

His interest seemed to favor the trail runs - Baylor Pass Trail in the Organ Mountains, Transmountain Challenge in the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, and La Luz Trail over the Sandias in Albuquerque. Mountain and trail running became his element.

In 1994, he spent his first summer in the Rockies at Buena Vista, CO. He jogged, walked, and scrambled up the 14,000-foot peaks of the Collegiate group. By 1997 he found a qualified mentor from the Leadville 100. As a result of the help, by 2005, he had managed to summit 30 fourteeners, many of them several times, for a total of 102 ascents. Mount Elbert, which had so scared him on his first attempt to climb it, had now been summitted 40 times. It became the mountain he used in training for mountain trail racing. So far, he has spent thirteen summers in the Rockies.

His road races included several 5Ks and 10Ks, the Sneffels Half Marathon, from Ouray to Ridgway, on a course which ranges between 7,000 to 8,000 feet, and the Mount Evans Ascent, touted as North America’s highest road race. One 10K, which he ran twice, goes from Fairplay to Alma. The total course is above 10,000 feet and is touted as the highest 10K course in the United States.

His trail races have included a 16miler from downtown Leadville to the summit of Mosquito Pass and back. He did that one four times. He did the Pikes Peak Ascent twice. His favorite, which he ran seven times, is the Imogene Pass Run which goes from Ouray (7,811’) to the pass (13,114’) and down to Telluride (8,820’). It is arguably the most grueling race he has experienced.

Back in Alabama, he established 21 age records. These are summarized by distance

and age as follows: one mile (72, 73, 75); two miles (71-75); 5K (73-75); four miles (72-75); 10K (75); 15K (72-74); and 10 miles (73,75).

These records stand up well across the nation.

Mac’s advice: After 431 races since age 50, this summary does not begin to capture the meaningful and rewarding emotions he has experienced. He wishes to share these experiences with other runners in hope that they might be inspired to seek out similar experiences. He says you are never too old. Soon he will be 76 and is still looking forward to more years in the Rockies. You can contact Mac at REMcCrady@ cs.com.

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Pikes Peak Gives $30,000 in Prize Money EAS Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent August 18-19, 2007 Manitou Springs, CO

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Mountain runner Matt Carpenter won both the EAS Pikes Peak Marathon and the Ascent to win $8,000. He summitted the 14,115-foot Pikes Peak in 2:12:56 in the Ascent, then cruised to a 3:48:41 in the Marathon the following day. Carpenter was one of 168 runners who doubled in both events. The marathon victory marked the eighth win on the course for Carpenter.

Dave Mackey of Boulder finished second in the marathon, less than two minutes behind Carpenter.

“At the top of the ‘W’s’ I looked up and saw Dave,” Matt said, “and thought I was having a fine run, and now I was going to have to go all out.”

In the women’s marathon, Keri Nelson of Grand Junction was the first woman to summit, but she ran into problems on the descent. “At Barr Camp I threw up, and just kept doing it. I couldn’t keep water down.”

Nelson ended up in second place in 5:11:17. Newcomer Salynda Fleury of Gunnison overcame a 20 minutes deficit and snagged the victory in 5:00:42.

The sunny weather for the 52nd annual marathon proved to be too hot for fast times; however, the Pikes Peak Ascent produced several quick times and age group records. Maria Portilla of Albuquerque ran the second fastest time ever to set a new age group course record in 2:35:46. She was followed by Lisa Goldsmith, who set a new masters course record in

2:42:44.

In the men’s Ascent, after Carpenter’s win, Hobie Call of Laverkin, Utah placed second in 2:15:12. The top 11 men were all under 2:30, which has never happened.

Between the two events, $30,000 in prize money was awarded by sponsor EAS. 2420 Finishers (773 - Marathon, 1647 - Ascent) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: Ascent = Sunny, 70 degrees; Marathon = Sunny 70-90 degrees - Elevation: Start = 6,295’, Ascent Finish = 14,115’, Marathon Finish = 6,345’ - Course Records: Marathon = Matt Carpenter, 3:16:39 (1993); Lynn Bjorklund, 4:15:18 (1981); Ascent = Matt Carpenter, 2:01:06 (1993), Lynn Bjorklund, 2:33:31 (1981) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Matt Carpenter, 43, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:48:41; 2. Dave Mackey, 37, Boulder, CO, 3:50:25; 3. Bernie Boettcher, 44, Silt, CO, 4:14:03; 4. Erin Hutchinson, 38, Flagstaff, AZ, 4:20:17; 5. Mike Smiley, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:26:24.

Masters (40+): 1. Matt Carpenter, 43, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:48:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 54, Montrose, CO, 4:49:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Gary Wall, 60, Los Alamos, NM, 5:37:00. Female (Overall): 1. Salynda Fleury, 22, Gunnison, CO, 5:00:42; 2. Keri Nelson, 26, Grand Junction, CO, 5:11:17; 3. Sarah Evans, 34, Alta, UT, 5:14:30; 4. Heather McWhirter, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 5:17:09; 5. Lisa Ledet, 46, Boulder, CO, 5:18:15. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Ledet, 46, Boulder, CO, 5:18:15.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Deanna McLaughlin, 51, Salt Lake City, UT, 5:52:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 62, Black Forest, CO, 7:46:01. Ascent Male (Overall): 1. Matt Carpenter, 43, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:12:56; 2. Hobie Call, 30, Laverkin, UT, 2:15:12; 3. Aaron Rubalcaba-Lopez, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:18:23; 4. Payton Batliner, 23, Boulder, CO, 2:21:44; 5. Galen Burrell, 28, San Francisco, CA, 2:22:34.. Masters (40+): 1. Matt Carpenter, 43, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:12:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dale Petersen, 50, Denver, CO, 2:39:44. Seniors (60+): 1. JB Chavez, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:37:33. Female (Overall): 1. Maria Portilla, 35, Albuquerque, NM, 2:35:46; 2.

Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 2:42:44; 3. Cindy O’Neill, 45, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:47:32; 4. Stephanie Jones, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:59:09; 5. Connilee Walter, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:59:38. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 2:42:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lynn Bjorklund, 50, Ely, NV, 3:26:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Kathryn Aguilar, 63, Albuquerque, NM, 4:04:34.

Matt Carpenter won both the Pikes Peak Ascent and the Marathon.

Krupicka Defends Title at Leadville

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Anton Krupicka was in a league of his own at the Leadville Trail 100, winning the race for a second consecutive year in 16 hours, 14 minutes.

His time was the second fastest in history and more than three hours ahead of the next closest finisher, Harry Harcrow, who ran 19:33:17.

Krupicka said his race went pretty much as planned and he was happy with his time and the win. “There was a lot of slippery mud and I fell coming down Hope Pass, but then I had to keep holding myself back. My pacer was saying, take it easy, you still have 40 miles to go!”

The women’s race was a nail biter with Tammy Stone finishing less than five minutes ahead of runner-up Michele Jensen. Stone won the race in 22:44:54.

Jensen, who finished the race for the first time, said she had no idea that she was just minutes away from the win. “Because I was coming from behind, I was completely unaware of how close I was to the front runners and the first woman. The first time I realized I was in second place was when I crossed the finish line and found out I was four minutes behind. I am ecstatic about how well the race went, and am cherishing the experience.”

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Runners battled rain, mud, and thighhigh stream crossings. The legendary trail race, which began in 1983, travels 100 miles on an out-and-back course in the midst of the Colorado Rockies. Covering forest trails and mountain roads, the course peaks on Hope Pass at 12,600 feet.

At the 4 a.m. starting line, there were nearly 500 competitors ready to race. However, only 210 runners finished the race before the 30 hour cutoff.

There were 53 runners who finished the race in under 25 hours. For their efforts, each received a large, handcrafted gold and silver belt buckle.

210 Finishers - Timing by: Leadville Trail 100 - Weather: Overcast with some rain showers, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 10,200’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 15:42:59 (2005); Ann Trason, 18:06:24 (1994) Male (Overall): 1. Anton Krupicka, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:14:35; 2. Harry Harcrow, Woodland Park, CO, 19:33:17; 3.

Charles Corfield, Los Altos, CA, 19:42:30; 4. Quent Bearden, San Diego, CA, 19:58:57; 5. Daniel Schmidt, Denver, CO, 20:17:52.

Masters (40+): 1. Harry Harcrow, Woodland Park, CO, 19:33:17.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Todd Holmes, Lakewood, CO, 20:26:10.

Seniors (60+): 1. Darrel Meyer, Fort Worth, TX, 24:47:37. Female (Overall): 1. Tammy Stone, Florence, CO, 22:44:54; 2. Michele Jensen, Littleton, CO, 22:49:14; 3. Lauren Adams, Park City, UT, 23:31:19; 4. Helen Cospolich, Breckenridge, CO, 23:35:54; 5. Susan Brozik, Albuquerque, NM, 23:59:33. Masters (40+): 1.

Tammy Stone, Florence, CO, 22:44:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Jo Ann Beine, Centennial, CO, 28:16:35. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

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Leadville Trail 100 August 18-19, 2007 Leadville, CO

More Than 1,000 at Tiny Miracles Trot Tiny Miracles Trot 5K Englewood, CO August 26, 2007

Runners and walkers battled scorching heat for the second annual Tiny Miracles Trot 5K, which was held on a hilly course that began at the Inverness Business Park in Englewood. With sunny skies and a 9:00 a.m. start time, temperatures quickly jumped into the 80s and 90s.

Jack Swift outkicked Gerald Romero and Greg Krause on the uphill finish. Swift ran 16:48. Romero came in second in 16:53 and Krause finished in 16:57 on the challenging course.

In the women’s race, Uli Bromme easily won the women’s race in 18:57, nearly a minute ahead of the rest of the field. Ashlee Nelson placed second in 19:50 and Elizabeth Watkins was a close third in 19:59.

More than 1,100 people were preregistered for the event; however, because many walkers chose not to be timed, it’s difficult to estimate how many runners and walkers actually finished the race.

The race raised money for the Children’s Hospital.

The post-race extravaganza featured a live band and food vendors that included the Melting Pot restaurant, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Fleming’s Steakhouse. Participants received a technical running shirt and a shoe bag.

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292 Timed Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Sunny, 80 degrees - Elevation: Start = 5,835’, Finish = 5,810’ - Course Records: New course Male (Overall): 1. Jack Swift, 33, 16:48; 2. Gerald Romero, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:53; 3. Greg Krause, 30, 16:57; 4.

Kirk Framke, 33, 17:06; 5. Andy Biglow, 36, Boulder, CO, 17:09; 6. Travis Daniels, 29, 17:19; 7. Matthew Russell, 24, 17:28; 8. Travis Macy, 24, Golden, CO, 17:57; 9.

Craig Clark, 30, 18:05; 10. Brian Glotzbach, 32, Littleton, CO, 18:26. Masters (40+): 1.

Marc Berkson, 41, 18:38. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jim Schafer, 57, Englewood, CO, 22:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Mycock, 70, 28:21. Female (Overall): 1. Uli Bromme, 26, 18:57; 2. Ashlee Nelson, 26, 19:50; 3.

Elizabeth Watkins, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:59; 4. Michele Carey, 44, 20:44; 5.

Christine Adamowski, 40, Evergreen, CO, 23:15; 6. Brooke Breazeale, 32, Denver, CO, 22:30; 7. Sandy Asercion, 46, 22:37; 8. Katie Clifford, 31, Littleton, CO, 23:23; 9. Romi Biel, 41, Parker, CO, 23:41; 10. Renee Putman, 36, 24:02. Masters (40+): 1. Michele Carey, 44, 20:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jean Chavez, 50, Parker, CO, 29:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Patricia Ladewig, 61, 41:04.

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Large Turnout at 1st Park to Park 10 Miler Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler Denver, CO September 3, 2007

Katie Blackett races to the finish.

On a cool, partly cloudy Labor Day morning, more than 700 runners lined up in Denver’s City Park to take part in the first ever Park to Park 10 Miler. The event began at City Park, then traveled through Cheesman Park and ran around Alamo Placita Park before ending at Washington Park.

Todd Hagadone of Mount Solon, Virginia crossed the finish line first in 57:02. He was followed by Daniel Kenney of Denver in 58:48 and Aaron Berthold of Denver in 59:56.

In the women’s race, Katie Blackett of Boulder captured the women’s crown in 1:00:33, which was strong enough for fifth overall. Bailey’s Brandy Erholtz finished second in 1:01:03 and Denver’s Patty Rogers placed third in 1:02:42.

Maureen Roben, the co-race director, was thrilled with the how well things went for a first year event. “The city officials and police department really stepped up and supported our race. Without their unprecedented support, the race would not have happened. Our volunteers and sponsors really made the race a huge success. We are already excited about next year and will just build off of what we began this year.”

Each participant received a cotton tshirt and a finisher’s medal. Age group award winners earned gift certificates from Runner’s Roost.

The post-race celebration took place in Washington Park. Families and friends mingled on the lawn while picnicking and listening to a live band. There was plenty of food for everyone, including cinnamon rolls, oversized muffins, fruit cups, juices, bagels and even chocolate fondue treats. Massage therapists from the Colorado School of the Healing Arts offered free massages.

The race raised money for the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The race also served as one of the eight national events for the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation’s Pancreatica Pacesetters Running Team.

732 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start = 5,300’, Finish = 5,310’ - Course Records: None Male (Overall): 1. Todd Hagadone, 22, Mount Solon, VA, 57:02; 2. Daniel Michael Kenney, 22, Denver, CO, 58:48; 3. Aaron Berthold, 30, Denver, CO, 59:56; 4. Steve Roch, 43, Lafayette, CO, 1:00:11; 5. Steven Sellars, 47, Superior, CO, 1:00:36; 6. Matt Strand, 40, Denver, CO, 1:00:58; 7. Peter Hopkins, 44, Boulder, CO, 1:01:29; 8. Vince Calvo, 41, Erie, CO, 1:02:00; 9. Jon Urban, 39, Littleton, CO, 1:02:16; 10. Matt Cecere, 29, Denver, CO, 1:02:22. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Roch, 43, Lafayette, CO, 1:00:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Broadwell, 51, Denver, CO, 1:07:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Edward Dillon, 60, Carmel, NY, 1:17:40. Female (Overall): 1. Katie Blackett, 30, Boulder, CO, 1:00:33; 2. Brandy Erholtz, 30, Bailey, CO, 1:01:03; 3. Patty Rogers, 33, Denver, CO, 1:02:42; 4. Tanya Poel, 42, Boulder, CO, 1:03:32; 5. Meg Letherby, 33, Boulder, CO, 1:06:05; 6. Kara Ford, 29, Thornton, CO, 1:06:38; 7. Susan Nuzum, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:07:10; 8. Shannon Meredith, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:39; 9. Jody Schrader, 35, Denver, CO, 1:09:17; 10. Janice Zoeller, 30, Denver, CO, 1:10:49. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 42, Boulder, CO, 1:03:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alyn Park, 56, Denver, CO, 1:15:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Sally Kennett, 65, Salida, CO, 1:31:41.

Zyemtsev and Lovato Win Harvest Moon Tri

The triathlon was the USA Clydesdale and Filly Racing Association’s 2007 Long Course National Championship for Clydesdale and Athena triathletes for male athletes weighing 190 pounds or more and female athletes weighing 150 pounds or more. A prize purse of $1,000 was awarded. David VanZanten of Las Vegas, NV won the Clydesdale race in 5:07:29 and Molly Holmberg of Boulder won the Athena event in 5:25:34.

Eight clubs competed for the club championship. The Triatomics had the lowest combined time and won a $250 prize.

Finishers received a race sweatshirt, a catered barbeque lunch, a finisher’s medal and a post-race massage.

Harvest Moon Triathlon and Duathlon Aurora, CO September 16, 2007

The eighth annual Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon included a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile run. Viktor Zyemtsev of Los Alamos, NM won the race and $250 in prize money in 4:06:48. Amanda Lovato of Boulder won the women’s race in 4:34:44.

The Harvest Moon Duathlon is the only long course duathlon in the region. It offers non-swimmers a 5K run, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run option. With more than a 20 minute lead, LeRoy Popowski won the event in 3:52:28.

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330 Finishers (299 - Triathlon, 31 - Duathlon) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,950’ - Course Records: New bike course this year Triathlon Male (Overall): 1. Viktor Zyemtsev, 34, Los Alamos, NM, 4:06:48; 2. Michael Hagen, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:10:40; 3.

Karol Kristov, 28, Boulder, CO, 4:14:03. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Hagen, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:10:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Wenrick, 52, Lafayette, CO, 5:06:50. Seniors (60+): 1.

Edj Hetkowski, 62, Boulder, CO, 7:27:37. Female (Overall): 1.

Amanda Lovato, 35, Boulder, CO, 35, 4:34:44; 2. Danielle Kehoe, 20, Arvada, CO, 4:51:22; 3. Ellen Hart, 49, Denver, CO, 4:52:28.

Masters (40+): 1. Ellen Hart, 49, Denver, CO, 4:52:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diane Ridgeway, 59, Arvada, CO, 5:46:58.

Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Duathlon Male (Overall): 1.

LeRoy Popowski, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:52:28; 2. Matthew Russell, 24, Boulder, CO, 4:17:53; 3. Kevin Weed, 36, Superior, CO, 4:27:17. Female (Overall): 1. Vicky Klemick, 39, Lakewood, CO, 5:36:59; 2. Erin Wille, 31, Louisville, CO, 5:45:10; 3. Theresa Raynor, 42, Denver, CO, 5:57:51.

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Bruess Wins Her Third Boulder Marathon

A Loring Watkins leads Ellen Hart (1257) and Greg Diamond (2246) in the half marathon.

Boulder Marathon and Half Marathon Boulder, CO September 30, 2007

Two masters athletes from Boulder won the ninth annual Boulder Marathon.

Johannes Rudolph, 42, led a field of nearly 400 marathoners to win the 26.2 mile race in 2:54:04. His margin of victory was more than nine minutes. The female champion also easily won her race. Laura Bruess, 46, has now won the event three times. She completed the course in 3:13:39, with the next closest competitor more than 10 minutes behind.

By contrast, the half marathon was won by mere seconds. Jonathan Huie of Colorado Springs held off Todd Hagadone. The pair ran 1:15:03 and 1:15:17, respectively. Danielle Korb of Fort Collins won the women’s race in 1:23:07, with Ellen Hart close behind. There were more than 1,300 finishers in the half marathon.

Framed by the Front Range foothills, the race began at the Boulder Reservoir and led runners over rolling hills and soft-packed dirt county roads. Each finisher received a t-shirt, a commemorative pint glass and a finisher’s medal. The post-race expo included food and product vendors and post-race massages. The race was under new management this year. Jeff Mason took over the marathon from Lesley Kinder and changed the name to the Boulder Marathon from the Boulder Backroads Marathon.

1,713 Finishers (381 - Marathon, 1332 - Half Marathon) - ChampionChip Timing by: Timberline Timing - Weather: Sunny with strong westerly winds, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Marathon = Jerry Lawson, 2:31:12 (2001), Nuta Olaru, 2:43:10 (2006); Half Marathon = Scott Larson, 1:06:31 (2003), Yasuyo Iwamoto, 1:16:04 (2004) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Johannes Rudolph, 42, Boulder, CO, 2:54:04; 2. Eric Walker, 31, Greeley, CO, 3:03:10; 3. DJ Hummel, 28, Broomfield, CO, 3:05:20. Masters (40+): 1.

Johannes Rudolph, 42, Boulder, CO, 2:54:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rigoberto Cabrera Urbano, 52, Leon Guanajuato, Mex, 3:08:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Fye, 60, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:31:44. Female (Overall): 1. Laura Bruess, 46, Boulder, CO, 3:13:49; 2. Shannon Kerth, 38, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:25:45; 3. Martina Young, 29, Lakewood, CO, 3:30:10. Masters (40+): 1. Sandra Rutkowski, 47, Arvada, CO, 3:44:53. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laurie Rugenstein, 59, Boulder, CO, 3:52:53.

Seniors (60+): 1. Sue Fauerbach, 60, Renton, WA, 5:51:53.

Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Jonathan Huie, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:03; 2. Todd Hagadone, 22, Mount Solon, VA, 1:15:17; 3. Jonathan Peeters, 29, Boulder, CO, 1:15:59; 4. Ahren Reiter, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:24; 5. Bryan Dayton, 34, Boulder, CO, 1:19:52; 6. Rolf Wuethrich, 34, Langhnau, BeL, 1:20:23; 7. Erik Frank, 32, Westminster, CO, 1:20:50; 8.

Peter Valentyik, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:21:42; 9. Andrew Loizeaux, 46, Denver, CO, 1:22:18; 10. Reuben Zylstra, 30, Boulder, CO, 1:23:13. Masters (40+): 1. Andrew Loizeaux, 46, Denver, CO, 1:22:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Greg Diamond, 50, Cortlandt Manor, NY, 1:24:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Hibschweiler, 61, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:43:10. Female (Overall): 1. Danielle Korb, 23, Fort Collins, CO, 1:23:07; 2. Ellen Hart, 49, Denver, CO, 1:24:47; 3. Loring Watkins, 24, Boulder, CO, 1:26:16; 4.

Susan Williams, 38, Littleton, CO, 1:28:51; 5. Nicole Chyr, 29, Englewood, CO, 1:30:11; 6. Brooke Davison, 35, Boulder, CO, 1:30:47; 7. Sarah Krakoff, 42, Boulder, CO, 1:31:03; 8. Stacey Lenn Chamberlain, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:31:31; 9. Kris Leader, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:32:47; 10. Kim Mcconnell, 39, Erie, CO, 1:33:53.

Masters (40+): 1. Ellen Hart, 49, Denver, CO, 1:24:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alyn Park, 56, Denver, CO, 1:41:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 62, Longmont, CO, 1:54:19.

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>> RACE RESULTS << Bill Opdyke, 62, Boulder, CO, 28:47. Female (Overall): 1. Kirstin Boes, 32, Longmont, CO, 22:38; 2. Micky Polak, 20, Westminster, CO, 25:27; 3. Sapphire Moore, 17, 25:34. Masters (40+): 1.

Christina King, 46, Arvada, CO, 26:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Susan Gray, 51, Westminster, CO, 29:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Ruth Wayman, 77, Westminster, CO, 39:33.

ERace Homelessness 10K & 5K Denver, CO August 25, 2007 228 Finishers (99 - 10K, 129 - 5K) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,310’ - Course Records: Unknown 10K Male (Overall): 1. Mondo Tijerina, 35, Aurora, CO, 39:17; 2. William Narod, 40, Denver, CO, 39:20; 3. Simon Escorcia, 29, Denver, CO, 39:51; 4. Steve Merschel, 30, Louisville, CO, 40:54; 5. Jeremy Dunn, 39, Boulder, CO, 41:11. Female (Overall): 1.

Tanya Santee, 29, Denver, CO, 44:08; 2. Theresa Baiotto, 28, Denver, CO, 44:09; 3. Meg Tomcho, 34, Montrose, CO, 44:44; 4. Sandra Perrin, 26, Parker, CO, 47:03; 5. Sara Haggstrom, 20, Arvada, CO, 47:38. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Matt Tartar, 36, Denver, CO, 18:33; 2. Michael Stanchak, 26, Denver, CO, 19:57; 3. Trent Van Horn, 26, Boulder, CO, 20:14. Masters (40+): 1.

Timothy Blagen, 45, Lafayette, CO, 20:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. George Greco II, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Kenneth Schaefer, 64, Thornton, CO, 28:47. Female (Overall): 1. Emily Showman, 26, Denver, CO, 19:36; 2. Susan Byrne, 28, Dublin, Ireland, 19:52; 3. Lisa Cianciolo, 27, Armada, MI, 21:45. Masters (40+): 1. Janet Runyan, 48, Lafayette, CO, 23:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Julie Orr, 57, Dolores, CO, 28:38.

Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Pearl Street Mile Boulder, CO August 30, 2007

running Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon Georgetown, CO August 11, 2007 2,078 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start = 8,515’, Finish = 7,515’ - Course Records: Jason Delaney, 1:07:24 (2006), Junko Kataoka, 1:15:02 (1999) Male (Overall): 1. James Mcgown, 33, Sidney, NE, 1:09:23; 2. Jason Siatta, 29, Parker, CO, 1:10:56; 3. Bob Weiner, 42, Evergreen, CO, 1:11:19; 4. Omar Martinez, 21, Grand Junction, CO, 1:11:52; 5. Hector Martinez, 24, Denver, CO, 1:12:57; 6.

Jonathan Huie, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:14:34; 7. John Gaudette, 22, Denver, CO, 1:16:17; 8. Paul Brown, 20, Fort Collins, CO, 1:16:25; 9. Justin Mock, 25, Boulder, CO, 1:16:47; 10. Tim Jones, 46, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:16:55. Masters (40+): 1.

Bob Weiner, 42, Evergreen, CO, 1:11:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Benji Durden, 55, Boulder, CO, 1:24:09. Seniors (60+): 1.

Charles Drage, 63, Evergreen, CO, 1:31:00. Female (Overall): 1. Patty Rogers, 33, Lakewood, CO, 1:20:14; 2. Lori Zimmerman, 37, Cedar Creek, TX, 1:22:18; 3. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:22:37; 4. Bridget Mackinnon, 30, Littleton, CO, 1:22:49; 5. Kara Ford, 28, Thornton, CO, 1:24:25; 6. Amy Regnier, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:25:59; 7. Nicole Gurnicz, 26, Englewood, CO, 1:27:58; 8. Kim Dobson, 23, Fort Collins, CO, 1:28:08; 9. Emily Robbins, 32, Wheat Ridge, CO, 1:29:04; 10. Jennifer Lockman, 26, 1:29:20. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:22:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cathy Condon, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:40:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 62, Longmont, CO, 1:50:49.

Holy COW Trail Stampede 10K & 5K Westminster, CO August 18, 2007 241 Finishers (91 - 10K, 150 - 5K) - Timing by: City of Westminster - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,290’ - Course Records: Unknown 10K Male (Overall): 1. David Gardner, 36, Boulder, CO, 38:07; 2.

Rich Holston, 54, Westminster, CO, 42:53; 3. Steve Becker, 38, Broomfield, CO, 42:56; 4. Aric Otzelberger, 29, Denver, CO, 45:33; 5. Mark Vossler, 35, Westminster, CO, 46:07. Female (Overall): 1. Loring Watkins, 24, Boulder, CO, 39:55; 2. Shannon Hoesing, 25, Westminster, CO, 46:43; 3. Lara Delka, 37, Westminster, CO, 48:34; 4. Susan Johnson, 42, Denver, CO, 49:47; 5. Anne Walker, 25, Superior, CO, 51:13. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Mark Mulholland, 35, Westminster, CO, 17:25; 2. Scott Siriano, 41, Dillon, CO, 18:47; 3. Rodney Soendker, 40, Denver, CO, 21:00. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Siriano, 41, Dillon, CO, 18:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Greg Records, 55, Wichita, KS, 21:36. Seniors (60+): 1.

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442 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Jason Lunn, 4:12 (2005), Constantina Dita, 4:51 (2001) Male (Overall): 1. Steve Slattery, 27, Lafayette, CO, 4:16.1; 2.

Takuro Nakatani, 19, Boulder, CO, 4:20.5; 3. Patrick Sullivan, 25, Golden, CO, 4:21.8. Masters (40+): 1. Samual Shusterman, 45, Centennial, CO, 4:51.5. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kyle Hubbart, 50, Broomfield, CO, 5:13.5. Seniors (60+): 1. George Antoine, 62, Boulder, CO, 6:32.4. Female (Overall): 1. Sara Slattery, 25, Lafayette, CO, 4:44.7 CR; 2. Chrise Miyazaki, 26, Boulder, CO, 4:51.3; 3. Suguro Misako, 22, Boulder, CO, 4:54.5. Masters (40+): 1. Lesia Atkinson, 41, Boulder, CO, 5:31.8. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edie Stevenson, 58, Boulder, CO, 6:12.2. Seniors (60+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 60, Denver, CO, 7:27.8.

American Discovery Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & Ent 5K Colorado Springs, CO September 3, 2007 895 Finishers (171 - Marathon, 450 - Half Marathon 274 - 5K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,050’ - Course Records: Marathon = Anton Krupicka, 2:42:27 (2006), Kara Ford, 3:08:08 (2004); Half Marathon = Greg Augspurger, 1:11:15 (2005), Amy Reiginer, 1:28:29 (2005); 5K = Steve Hackworth, 17:02 (2006), Amanda Occhi, 18:34 (2005) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Leroy Popowski, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:44:08; 2. Gerald Romero, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:48:52; 3. Paul Dewitt, 39, Palmer Lake, CO, 2:51:40.

Masters (40+): 1. Henk Moorlag, 44, Westminster, CO, 2:58:27.

Grand Masters (50+):1. David Taylor, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:20:58. Seniors (60+): 1. John Wallace, 63, Longboat Key, FL, 3:58:23. Female (Overall): 1. Kelly Moon, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:25:49; 2. Elisha Walton, 29, Littleton, CO, 3:32:35; 3. Deb Cunningham, 45, Denver, CO, 3:34:12. Masters (40+): 1. Deb Cunningham, 45, Denver, CO, 3:34:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joanne Jackson, 55, Edmond, OK, 4:44:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Patricia Maloney, 62, Loveland, CO, 5:04:22. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Scott Lebo, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:16:44; 2. Robert Coslick, 24, Broomfield, CO, 1:18:44; 3.

Brian McNeil, 24, Charlotte, NC, 1:19:13. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Lebo, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:16:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Woody Noleen, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:29:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Stormon, 65, St. George, UT, 1:48:44. Female (Overall): 1. Heather Mcwhirter, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:56; 2. Ashlee Nelson, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:29:02; 3. Dawn Fischer, 41, Gillette, WY, 1:31:52. Masters (40+): 1.

Dawn Fischer, 41, Gillette, WY, 1:31:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Catherine Wides, 58, Durham, NC, 1:44:02. Seniors (60+): 1.

Gregoria Marrero, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:22:49. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Jonathan Huie, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:48 CR; 2. Levi Medina, 20, Pueblo, CO, 17:06; 3. Jordan Montera, 15, Pueblo West, CO, 18:45. Masters (40+): 1. Lile Budden, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Berge, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Parks Williams, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:03. Female (Overall): 1. Alisha Williams, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:50; 2. Taylor Fogg, 12, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:47; 3. Anna Yanchek, 15, Cheyenne, WY, 23:33. Masters (40+): 1. Carolyn Birchfield, 42,

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Nine-year-old Kelli Kigin of Westminster finishes the Holy COW Trail Stampede 5K in 35:39.

Colorado Springs, CO, 25:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Katherine Klesmit, 55, Golden, CO, 29:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Smith, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 30:51.

Imogene Pass Run Telluride, CO September 8, 2007 1,103 Finishers - Timing by: White River Sports Timing - Elevation: Start = 7,810’, Finish = 8,820’ with a max elevation of 13,120’ - Weather: Sunny, 4060 degrees - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 2:05:56 (1993), Carol RogersDunning, 2:36:37 (1984) Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO , 2:22:37; 2.

Ryan Padilla, 29, Boulder, CO, 2:25:14; 3. Scott Oberbreckling, 43, Boulder, CO, 2:28:26; 4. Zach Crandall, 27, Ft. Collins, CO, 2:29:37; 5. Bryan Dayton, 34, Boulder, CO, 2:30:01; 6. Jack Swift, 33, Evergreen, CO, 2:37:03; 7. Dave Philipps, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:37:30; 8. Justin Mock, 25, Boulder, CO, 2:38:55; 9. Dave Heald, 28, Durango, CO, 2:39:35; 10. Erin Hutchinson, 38, Flagstaff, AZ, 2:39:58. Masters (40+): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO , 2:22:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 54, Ridgway, CO, 2:46:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Nat White, 66, Flagstaff, AZ, 3:19:48. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 2:41:24; 2. Heidi Schuette, 33, Prescott, AZ, 2:55:45; 3. Julia Bensen, 26, Aspen, CO, 2:56:56; 4. Kari Distefano, 48, Telluride, CO, 2:58:09; 5. Sunny Gilbert, 28, Boulder, CO, 3:04:45; 6. Louisa Jenkins, 42, Boulder, CO, 3:08:24; 7. Bridget Dunn, 39, Denver, CO, 3:08:41; 8. Jena Pohle, 27, Aurora, CO, 3:10:37; 9. Tamsen Schurman, 49, El Prado, NM, 3:10:57; 10. Caroline Szuch, 35, Evergreen, CO, 3:11:11. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 2:41:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Dolan, 51, Buena Vista, CO, 3:17:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Dori Ulibarri, 62, Flagstaff, AZ, 4:02:24.

Crossroads Half Marathon & 5K Ft. Collins, CO September 16, 2007 579 Finishers (435 - Half Marathon, 144 - 5K) - Timing by: RunLimited Elevation: Start/Finish = 4,975’ - Course Records: Half Marathon = Charles Kamindo, 1:07:01 (2005), Nikole Johns, 1:19::18 (2006); 5K = John Hussy, 16:57 (2006), Bree Edwards, 19:47 (2006) Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Austin Vigil, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:10:53; 2. Jason Saitta, Parker, CO, 1:11:29; 3. Steven Folkerts, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:11:57. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Fether, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:19:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jim Garrison,

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Runners sprint to the finish line of the El Grito 5K in Denver.

Cheyenne, WY, 1:33:15. Seniors (60+): 1. John Rogers, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:37:13. Female (Overall): 1. Katie Blackett, Boulder, CO, 1:21:53; 2. Bean Wrenn, Boulder, CO, 1:24:17; 3. Mercedes Gil, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:25:16. Masters (40+): 1. Mercedes Gil, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:25:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pam Iyer, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:40:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Libby James, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:51:50. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Eric Collins, Boulder, CO, 16:22 CR; 2. Doug Bell, Greeley, CO 16:25; 3. Jeff Brennan, Ft. Collins, CO, 16:32. Masters (40+): 1. Doug Bell, Greeley, CO 16:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Doug Bell, Greeley, CO 16:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Reed Cundiff, Ft. Collins, CO, 34:57.

Female (Overall): 1. Michelle Kvernmo, 18:55 CR; 2. Allison Steele, Ft. Collins, CO, 20:08; 3. Emily Steele, Ft. Collins, CO, 20:24. Masters (40+): 1. Annette Paetzel, Ft. Collins, CO, 25:50.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Skeeter Cramer, Ft. Collins, CO, 33:24.

Seniors (60+): 1. Skeeter Cramer, Ft. Collins, CO, 33:24.

Farmer’s 5000 Wheat Ridge, CO September 16, 2007 681 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,545’ - Course Records: Steve Krebs, 17:14 (2005), Anita Ortiz, 19:12 (2004) Male (Overall): 1. Jonathan Huie, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:39 CR; 2. Dart Schwaderer, 16, Wheat Ridge, CO, 17:25; 3.

Bradford Rogers, 15, Monument, CO, 17:32; 4. Steve Roch, 43, Lafayette, CO, 17:43; 5. Doug Croft, 41, Erie, CO, 17:49. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Roch, 43, Lafayette, CO, 17:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bob Hintermeister, 52, Avon, CO, 18:24. Seniors (60+): 1. William McIntyre, 61, Cheyenne, WY, 22:03. Female (Overall): 1. Deborah Davies, 34, Idaho Springs, CO, 19:54; 2.

Judy Chamberlin, 49, Golden, CO, 20:20; 3. Jennifer Prehn, 24, Broomfield, CO, 20:45; 4. Karen Smidt, 41, Brighton, CO, 21:11; 5. Peggy Muhn, 55, Wheat Ridge, CO, 21:29. Masters (40+): 1.

Judy Chamberlin, 49, Golden, CO, 20:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 55, Wheat Ridge, CO, 21:29. Seniors (60+): 1.

Constance Ahrnsbrak, 67, Denver, CO, 24:37.

Convert To Skirt Women’s 5K Boulder, CO September 21, 2007 256 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing By: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 8,650’ - Course Records: None Female (Overall): 1. Laura Bruess, 46, Boulder, CO, 20:07; 2. Jenni Keil, 20:52; 3. Elizabeth Farnan, 21:13; 4. Jacqueline Mariash, 27, Superior, CO, 21:35; 5. Sue Taddeucci, 42, Boulder, CO, 22:04. Masters (40+): 1. Sue Taddeucci, 42, Boulder, CO, 22:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Virginia Landes, 57, Boulder, CO, 26:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Carole Litt, 70, 37:10.

Golden Leaf Half Marathon Aspen, CO September 22, 2007 519 Finishers - Elevation: Start = 8,650’, Finish = 7,900’ - Course Records: Scott Elliot, 1:25:40 (2000), Anthea Schmidd, 1:43:26 (2001)

Joey Macaluso “dances” across the finish line at Geoff’s Run in Greeley.

Male (Overall): 1. Michael Selig, Lakewood, CO, 1:26:56; 2.

Zeke Tiernan, Aspen, CO, 1:27:56; 3. Bernie Beottcher, Silt, CO, 1:28:39; 4. Ryan Padilla, Boulder, CO, 1:29:38; 5. Scott Oberbreckling, Boulder, CO, 1:30:30. Masters (40+): 1. Bernie Beottcher, Silt, CO, 1:28:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dale Petersen, Denver, CO, 1:40:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Muklehy, Leadville, CO, 2:05:44. Female (Overall): 1. Robyn Pfautz, Carbondale, CO, 1:44:21; 2. Carrie Vickers, Carbondale, CO, 1:44:22; 3. Monique Merrill, Breckenridge, CO, 1:45:53; 4. Sunny Gilbert, Boulder, CO, 1:46:57; 5. Rachel Viele, Vail, 1:49:40.

Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Gonzales-Gile, Aspen, CO, 1:55:08.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jeanne Blatter, Silt, CO, 2:08:06.

Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Tope, Edwards, CO, 2:44:45.

Geoff’s Run 5K & 1M Greeley, CO September 23, 2007 132 Finishers (89 - 5K, 43 - 1M) - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4,950’ - Course Records: Unknown 5K Male (Overall): 1. Gannon White, 31, 15:50; 2. John Gutierrez, 33, 16:59; 3. Joey Macaluso, 32, 17:30; 4. Steve Klehfoth, 24, 17:46; 5. Jeff Angus, 41, 19:05. Female (Overall): 1. Bobbie Erbes, 34, 20:18; 2. Pam Boudreau, 51, 20:37; 3.

Lindsey Heckel, 25, 20:38; 4. Valerie Eipper, 47, 20:40; 5. Jenny Weber, 50, 22:02. 1M Male (Overall): 1. Gannon White, 31, 4:39; 2. Steve Monroney, 43, 5:13; 3. John Roseke, 59, 5:26. Female (Overall): 1. Valerie Eipper, 47, 6:03; 2. Jenny Weber, 50, 6:35; 3. Deanna Alexander, 47, 7:03.

Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Half Marathon & 5K Glenwood Springs, CO September 29, 2007 150 Finishers (73 - Half Marathon, 77 - 5K) - Elevation: Half Marathon Start = 6,190’, 5K Start = 5,850’, Finish = 5,750’ - Course Records: Unknown Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 1:19:30; 2.

Jerry Howell, 1:25:37; 3. Craig Burger, 1:30:52; 4. Matt Huber, 1:31:37; 5. Craig Parks, 1:33:30. Female (Overall): 1. Candy Underhill, 1:36:55; 2. Colleen Delia, 1:48:11; 3. Jennifer Zanella, 1:52:13; 4. Toni O’Connor, 1:53:00; 5. Heather Lopez, 1:53:47.

5K Male (Overall): 1. Charlie Wertheim, 18:02; 2. Matt Johnson, 18:45; 3. Bob Hintermeister, 19:03; 4. Johnny Utah, 21:37; 5.

Brian Maiorano, 23:24. Female (Overall): 1. Lynda Andros, 20:43; 2. Mary Elizabeth Geiger, 23:02; 3. Jeanne Blatter, 23:28; 4. Andrea Arnhold, 23:45; 5. Candelario DeLuera, 24:53.

Lindsay Krause on her way to victory in the third Lakewood Trail Race at Green Mountain.

Running Of The Bulls 3.75M Estes Park, CO September 30, 2007

September 1, 2007

178 Finishers - Timing By: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,525’ - Course Records: Mark Nessner, 21:15 (2006), Tanya Poel, 22:04 (2006) Male (Overall): 1. Mark Saunders, 21:14 CR; 2. Craig Heacock, 21:32; 3. John Victoria, 22:55. Masters (40+): 1. John Victoria, 22:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 22:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Ross Westley, 30:08. Female (Overall): 1. Ruby Bode, 26:29; 2. Emily Barnthouse, 27:31; 3. Ciara Meredith, 28:17.

Masters (40+): 1. Amy Plummer, 29:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Carla Pederson, 31:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Betty Langevin, 44:19.

Male (Overall): 11. Clay Mosely, 36, Los Alamos, NM, 2:04:10; 2. Matthew Trojanovich, 32, Edgewater, CO, 2:07:06; 3. Troy Phillips, 36, 2:14:27; 4. Ted Romero, 26, Boulder, CO, 2:15:40; 5. Salim Haji, 36, Denver, CO, 2:22:39. Female (Overall): 1.

Kristin Carpenter, 28, Denver, CO, 2:21:46; 2. Pamela Welch, 30, Colorao Springs, CO, 2:23:07; 3. Amy Peters, 28, Leadville, CO, 2:26:06; 4. Dina Pesenson, 31, Los Alamos, NM, 2:35:54; 5.

Jenny Georges, 26, Boulder, CO, 2:37:23.

Elephant Man Triathlon 1K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run Elephant Butte, NM September 30, 2007

multi-sport Steamboat Springs Triathlon 0.75M Swim, 20M Bike, 4M Run Steamboat Springs, CO August 26, 2007

133 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Course Records: Unknown

506 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 7,150’ - Course Records: Lars Finanger, 1:31:04 (2005); Sandra Soldan, 1:37:04 (2005) Male (Overall): 1. Craig Howie, 31, Longmont, CO, 1:33:09; 2.

Matt Smith, 31, Denver, CO, 1:35:59; 3. Tim Sandell, 33, 1:36:37; 4. Antonio Molinma, 26, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:36:53; 5.

Michael Guzek, 32, Boulder, CO, 1:38:18. Masters (40+): 1. Ben Kuster, 43, Longmont, CO, 1:38:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Bradley Woodiel, 50, Erie, CO, 1:47:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Hark Casner, 60, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2:03:21. Female (Overall): 1. Amanda Durner, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:40:35; 2. Brooke Davison, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:43:45; 3. Lauren Ivision, 28, Boulder, CO, 1:45:36; 4. Monica Umana Alvarado, 29, San Jose, CA, 1:48:04; 5. Thea Kent, 29, Boulder, CO, 1:48:43. Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Harnum, 40, Golden, CO, 1:52:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Judy Laney, 55, Denver, CO, 1:57:12. Seniors (60+): 1.

Barbara Wiesley, 62, Lakewood, CO, 2:37:10.

Tenderfoot Triathlon 1K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run Salida, CO

98 Finishers - Timing by: Westy Spots - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,050’ - Course Records: Unknown

Male (Overall): 1. Clay Mosley, 37, Los Alamos, NM, 2:08:35; 2.

Mike Montoya, 38, Las Cruces, NM, 2:13:07; 3. Shane Cleveland, 43, Albuquerque, NM, 2:15:45. Masters (40+): 1. Shane Cleveland, 43, Albuquerque, NM, 2:15:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jon Brown, 54, Albuquerque, NM, 2:23:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Art Gardenswartz, 65, Albuquerque, NM, 2:48:29. Female (Overall): 1. Amy Regan, 44, Los Alamos, NM, 2:32:30; 2. Char Latham, 39, Santa Fe, NM, 2:36:50; 3. Michelle Baum, 30, Rio Rancho, NM, 2:38:03. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Regan, 44, Los Alamos, NM, 2:32:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Elizabeth Sponagle, 53, Santa Fe, NM, 2:46:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Kathryn Aguilar, 63, Albuquerque, NM, 3:06:45.

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>> RACE RESULTS << Colorado Runner Racing Series Results through the Boulder Half Marathon Open (39 & Under) Men 1. Jonathan Huie, Col. Springs, 260 2. Adam Rich, Col. Springs, 200 3. James McGown, Sidney, NE, 190 4. Andrew Robinson, Col. Springs, 150 5. Todd Hagadone, Ft. Collins, 140 5. Jonathan Peeters, Boulder, 140 5. Mike Sharkey, Littleton, 140 All others with 120 or less points Open Women 1. Patty Rogers, Denver, 260 2. Kris Lawson, Parker, 200 3. Paige Higgins, Littleton, 190 4. Kara Roy, Ft. Collins, 190 5. Mickey Kelley, Col. Springs, 180 6. Bridget MacKinnon, Centennial, 160 7. Emily Shertzer, Col. Springs, 160 All others with 150 or less points

Jonathan Huie of Colorado Springs jumped into the lead by winning the Farmer’s 5000 and Boulder Half Marathon. There was no other movement on the men’s side of this division.

Patty Roger’s win at the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon moved her into the lead, with Kris Lawson of Parker close behind.

Masters (40-49) Men 1. Steve Roch, Lafayette, 490 1. Erik Packard, Grand Junction, 490 3. Tim Jones, Ft. Collins, 290 4. Robert Weiner, Evergreen, 200 5. Andy Ames, Boulder, 190 6. Andrew Loizeaux, Denver, 180 All others with 170 or less points Masters Women 1. Tanya Poel, Boulder, 400 2. Karen Smidt, Brighton, 390 3. Tamara Rogers, Monument, 210 4. Amy Regnier, Col. Springs, 190 5. Nancy Thonen, Thornton, 170 6. Janet Rooney, Louisville, 160 All others with 130 or less points

Erik Packard of Grand Junction and Steve Roch of Lafayette are tied going into the final race of the series, the TTTS Race For Hope 5K. Packard is the two-time defending champion of this division.

Karen Smidt of Brighton has moved to within 10 points of early leader Tanya Poel on the women’s side thanks to a second place finish at the Farmer’s 5000 and a fifth place finish at the Boulder Half Marathon.

Grand Masters (50-59) Men 1. Dave O’Sadnick, Evergreen, 840 2. Rich Hadley, Florence, 670 3. Bob Basse, Denver, 290 4. Brad Pace, Ft. Collins, 200 5. Kevin Berg, Littleton, 170 6. Bruce Pulford, Ft. Collins, 170 7. George Greco II, Col. Springs, 150 All others with 140 or less points Grand Masters Women

Senior (60 & Over) Men 1. Bob Hibschweiler, G. Village, 1050 2. Larry Avery, Boulder, 790 3. Lou Huie, Col. Springs, 750 4. Jay Wissot, Denver, 300 5. Rich Romero, Denver, 170 6. William Bedell, Evergreen, 150 7. Arnie Willems, Laramie, 140 All others with 130 or less points Senior Women

1. Polly Zimmerman, Golden, 700 2. Jan Huie, Col. Springs, 390 3. S. Weatherford, C. Springs, 350 4. Peggy Muhn, Wheat Ridge, 300 5. Alyn Park, Denver, 280 6. Maria Korb, Ft. Collins, 190 All others with 170 or less points

1. Lola Ackerman, Longmont, 1060 2. Connie Ahrnsbark, Lakewood, 840 3. Myra Rhodes, Centennial, 710 4. Kay Chernoff, Denver, 190 5. Elisabeth Kandel, Lafayette, 170 6. Diane Tope, Edwards, 160 All others with 150 or less points

Dave O’Sadnick of Evergreen and Polly Zimmerman of Golden have pulled away in this division thanks to outstanding finishes at the last three events.

O’Sadnick has placed in 10 different events while Zimmerman, last year’s winner in this division, has placed in seven. Jan Huie of Colorado Springs has run in 11 events, helping her to a tie for the lead in the most events run with Bob Hibschweiler, Larry Avery, and Lola Ackerman in the Senior division.

Bob Hibschweiler and Lola Ackerman are the first two people to score over 1,000 points this year, both using 11 events to reach the milestone.

Larry Avery and Lou Huie helped to keep it interesting by also running in most of the events, but they were unable to catch the speedy Hibschweiler.

Defending champion Ackerman wrapped up the title again this year with a win at the Boulder Half Marathon.

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>> EVENT GUIDE << running/walking 11/03

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

11/03

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

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Heart Center Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland, CO; runnersroostftcollins.com; 970-224-9114 Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org Pecos Valley Roundup; 20K, 10K, 2M; 8:00 AM; Cahoon Park, Roswell, NM; dfn. com/runners Red Thread Run; 5K; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; redthreadrun.com; 970-5323576; Twin Peaks Rotary XC Challenge; 3.5M; 9:00 AM; Roger’s Grove Park, Longmont, CO; fallcross.com; 303-956-0634 Littleton Stride; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Ketring Park, Littleton, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-6942030; RMRR Trophy Series; 10M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-8718366 Tortoise and Hare; 8K; 8:00 AM; Edora Park, Ft. Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub. org; 970-224-9114

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; 505856-9377;

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; 970350-6170

11/22

12/08

CMRA Clear Creek 4M; 9:00 AM; Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge, CO; comastersrun.org

12/09

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis; 5K, 1K; 10:15 AM, Washington Park, Denver, CO; jinglebellrundenver.kintera.org; 303-7568622;

12/15

Rudolph’s Revenge; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; winterdistanceseries.com; 720-985-9047;

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12/15

Strider Time Trial; 5M; 11:00 AM; River Trial, Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970-270-0770

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

12/16

Christmas Classic; 4M; 9:00 AM; Harmony Market Place, Ft. Collins, CO; active.com; 970-377-8005

11/22

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

12/16

Farolito Trail of Lights; 5K; 5:30 PM; Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM; the-athletes-edge.com; 505-856-9377;

11/22

Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Redstone Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; turkeyday5k.com; 303-791-3500;

12/16

Rudolph’s Reindeer Romp; 4.25M; 9:00 AM; Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719561-0741

11/22

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

12/16

Steve’s Rudolph Ramble; 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

11/22

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

12/31

Resolution Run; 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; emgcolorado.com; 303635-2815

11/22

Turkey Trot; 5M, 1M; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970382-8005

01/01

Rescue Run; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Palmer Park; Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-473-7848

11/22

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

01/12

Oatmeal Festival; 5K; 9:30 AM; Lafayette, CO; discoverlafayette.com; 303-926-4352

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

01/19

Appleton Freezer; 4M; 11:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970-270-0774

11/10

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

11/10

CMRA Chatfield 10M; 9:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-765-5512

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11/10

Rim Rock Run; 37K; 8:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; rimrockrun.org; 970-6838703; $$

11/24

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

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

11/24

Temple Canyon 4M; 9:00 AM; Nature Center, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719784-6514

01/20

The Ghost Town Ultra; 38.5M; 6:00 AM; Gila National Forest, Hillsboro, NM; journeyheretothere.com; 505-895-3383

Turkey Trot; 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Westview Middle School, Longmont, CO; ci.longmont. co.us; 303-651-8405

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PDS Xerox Jingle Bell Run; 5K; 10:00 AM; Colorado State University Oval, Ft. Collins, CO; runnersroostftcollins.com; 970-2277384

Gateway Canyons Winter Warm-up; 5K; 11:00 AM; Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway, CO; 970-931-2641

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11/11

Centura TTTS Race for Hope; 5K; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; fetalhope.org; 303-932-0553;

Polar Bear 5K; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com;

12/08

Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathon I; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917;

01/19

Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathon II; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917;

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12/01

Panicking Poultry 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; active.com; 720352-8934

12/01

Reindeer Run; 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Racquet Club & Spa, Roswell, NM; dfn.com/runners/

11/11

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

12/01

Rock Canyon Half Marathon; 13.1M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners. org; 719-564-9303

11/17

Turkey Trot; 5K; 8:30 AM; Recreation Center, Brighton, CO; jmcconnell@ brightonco.gov; 303-655-2200 x2221

12/01

Winter Sun 10K; 10:00 AM; Moab Golf Course, Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org; 435-259-4525

11/17

Strider Tom Turkey Prediction Run; 6M; 10:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders. org; 970-270-0774

12/02

11/18

Fall Cross 2007; 8K men, 6K Women; 10:30 AM; Buffalo Ranch, Boulder, CO; fallcross.com; 303-494-4207

12/02

11/18

Gobbler Grind Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Overland Park, KS; gobblergrindmarathon.com; 816-842-5223

12/02

Tortoise and Hare; 10K; 8:00 AM; Lee Martinez Park, Ft. Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub.org; 970-224-9114

12/02

RMRR Trophy Series; 4.4M; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

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Chip Timed Events Prize Money Offered Produced By Colorado Runner Events

Clinton Cross Country Challenge; 5M, 2M; 1:00 PM; Clinton State Park, Lawrence, KS; runlawrence.org; 785-842-4351 Colder Bolder Invitational; 5K; 8:00 AM; CU Campus, Boulder, CO; bolderboulder. com; 303-444-7223 x29

Frosty’s Frozen Five; 5M, 10M; 10:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; winterdistanceseries.com; 720-985-9047;

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

11/11

KEY

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multi-sport

snowshoe 11/24

Gobbler Chase; 5K; 11:00 AM; Center Village, Copper Mountain, CO; villageatcopper.com; 970-968-2318 x40906

12/16

Beaver Creek Snowshoe Series I; 11:00 AM; Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, CO; gohighline.com/bcsnowshoe; 970-476-6797

01/13

Beaver Creek Snowshoe Series II; 11:00 AM; Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, CO; gohighline.com/bcsnowshoe; 970-476-6797

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Running Blind

by Jessica Griffiths I’VE NEVER LIKED TO RUN IN THE DARK. I WORRY THAT I WILL TRIP OVER A DIP IN the sidewalk or stumble over a root in the path. I also fret over what I can’t see. Was that crunching of leaves that I just heard another runner or someone sinister? Is that bark coming from a stray dog or a leashed pet? Whenever I’ve had to fit in a late night jog or a pre-dawn workout, I often come home earlier than I’d planned or I run slower than I’d hoped.

Kerry Kuck doesn’t have the luxury of choosing whether to run in the light or dark. He has been running blind for the past 23 years. “I can’t see any shapes or objects. I just see gray. You can flash a strobe light at me and I can’t see it.”

Kuck, 50, lost his sight because of Diabetic Retinopathy. In the 1980s, after numerous unsuccessful procedures and surgeries, he was left with no light perception. But instead of sitting at home and sulking, Kuck decided to take up a new sport. Soon after he became blind, Kuck acquired his first guide dog and began jogging with the dog in a nearby park.

Now on his third guide dog, Audi, Kuck runs daily to help control his Type I Diabetes.

He says all three dogs have been male, yellow Labrador Retrievers with coats ideally suited to the Colorado climate. “My current dog is tall and skinny and his light color helps keep him cool in the heat.”

Last year, Kuck took a big leap. Instead of sticking to running on the familiar paths near his home, the Lakewood runner decided to enter a road race. He registered for the Bolder Boulder 10K, which was an intimidating step to take. But he put all worry aside and ran the race with a group of friends and his dog as his primary guide, finishing one of the nation’s biggest races in 67 minutes.

He was so impressed with the event that he decided to join the Rocky Mountain Road Runners so that he could be more active in the running community. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners use a handicapped start system where the slower runners start first so that everyone finishes at about the same time. Kuck says it’s an ideal system for him and he has been amazed at how accepting the club members have been of him.

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If you know someone who is visually impaired and wants advice about how to start running, Kuck says he would love to help. He can be reached at 303 934-9103.

“I’ll never be the best.

My goal is just to be average, not to be unusual or horribly disabled.”

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Kerry Kuck and Audi at last year’s Colder Boulder.

“Everyone with the club has been really friendly and accommodating.”

Kuck ran his first club race last January and has tried to attend every monthly club race since. While he prefers races of about five to seven miles, he has raced at distances ranging from two miles to seven miles. When he first joined the club, he was finishing races at a pace of about 13 minutes per mile. His primary goal was to not be the last finisher through the chute.

He’s seen astounding improvement over the course of the year and now has run as quickly as a 7:52 pace.

While his faithful guide dog is his usual companion, some of the more challenging courses have required that he run with a sighted guide. Kuck’s wife Janet says he has developed a unique method of running with a sighted guide.

“Instead of the traditional 18-inch rope tether, he wraps a long rope around the waist of his guide and runs about four feet behind and slightly to the right. Guides really like this because it leaves their arms with a full range of motion. He’s used to receiving information through his left hand when he runs with his guide dog, so this works well for him.”

In addition to the Rocky Mountain Road Runners club races, Kuck decided to train for his first half marathon last spring. While the 13.1 mile distance seemed daunting, he often put in two workouts a day in preparation. In May, he finished the Colfax Half Marathon with a sighted guide in 2:13:43.

While he originally just didn’t want to be last at races, Kuck has seen such an incredible improvement in his times this year that he now aims to finish in the middle of the pack at races.

“I’ll never be the best. My goal is just to be average, not to be unusual or horribly disabled.”

Kuck says he truly owes much of his success to his dog. Audi has been his most faithful and dependable running partner, running every day, even during the snowy days of last winter.

“He’s fantastic. He’s not a sit behind the desk for eight hours kind of dog. It was love at first sight. It’s great to have a partner who is always available and isn’t mad if you’re late.”

While many of us take being able to run for granted, Kuck is a devoted athlete, overcoming all obstacles in order to keep running.

While on his training runs, he has been chased by dogs and taunted by intolerant adults, but it hasn’t stopped him from fulfilling his desire to run.

“There’s no better runner’s high than running with my dog on a great Colorado afternoon. I forget the time. I forget everything. It’s a great feeling.”

Winter Distance Series

Three Great Races Of Increasing Distance December 15, 2007

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Rudolphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revenge 5K/10K

Frostyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frozen Five 5M/10M

Snowman Stampede 10M/20M

This race begins at the Swim Beach Parking Lot in Chatfield State Park and travels north on the park road to the top of the dam. The 5K turns onto the bike path and heads back while the 10K continues on the park road down the back side of the dam before returning via the bike path.

This hilly race is all paved and offers great views of both the lake and the mountains.

This race begins at the Swim Beach Parking Lot in Chatfield State Park and travels south on the park road. The 5M turns onto the bike path and heads back while the 10M continues on the park road to the campground. After running past the boat ramp, the race turns onto the bike path for the return trip to the finish.

This rolling course is all paved and offers great views of both the lake and the mountains.

This race begins at the Hobie Hill picnic area of Cherry Creek State Park. The course is a ten mile loop that the 20 mile runners will run twice.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s course is mostly paved with only two miles of wide dirt trails. The rolling course runs mostly on the park roads and bike path.

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Lair O’ The Bear Kittridge, Colorado

by Derek Griffiths

One of the most notable historical features of this park can be found in the northeast corner of the parking lot. Here, lilac bushes and cherry trees, along with the stone remnants of a fireplace, mark the spot of the once bustling Mountain Nook Ranch house. In 1902, John Albin Johnson and his wife, Mathilda, purchased 560 acres in this area, and named it “Mountain Nook Ranch.” In addition to raising Red Durham cattle, the Johnsons grew a variety of produce, which they trucked to Evergreen and Denver.

Mountain Nook’s crops were irrigated with the help of three log dams, which John designed. John and Mathilda also planted over 200 cherry and apple trees, many of which can still be found throughout the park.

Mathilda moved to California after John died in 1928. She held on to Mountain Nook Ranch until 1959, when she had her sons sell the land to Marcus and Muriel Wright. The Wrights were well known in Idledale as the owners of the famed Wright Castle, which is still visible across Bear Creek from the Creekside Trail. In the mid-1960s, the land was sold to the Mountain Air Corporation, which, in turn, sold it to Jefferson County 36

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Open Space in 1987. “Lair o’ the Bear” was the name that members of the Mountain Air Corporation gave to the property when they owned it. The name was taken from the student union at the University of California, whose mascot is a bear.

Starting in Bear Creek Canyon, the first mile of the Bear Creek Trail travels slightly uphill against the flow of the river. As you travel west along this trail, the canyon narrows. Pay attention to the north-facing canyon wall as it supports a wide array of wildflowers, ferns and mosses, as well as blue spruce and Douglas-fir trees.

After about a mile and a half, the Bear Creek Trail takes a dramatic turn as it climbs up and away from the river into the forest. After a mile and half of climbing, the trail drops down into O’Fallen Park, being crossed by numerous smaller trails heading back down towards the river. Bear Creek Trail continues to roll along at about an elevation of 7,000 feet, weaving its way in and out of the forest, providing wonderful views of nearby Kittridge and the mountains above Evergreen. After the trail passes the 3.5 mile marker (the trail is marked every half mile once it leaves the canyon floor), it begins its final climb to Myers Gulch Road. The five mile marker is across the road, near the map in the Pence Park parking lot, marking the high point of the trail at 7,480 feet and 6.3 miles from the starting point at Lair o’ the Bear.

Because of the out and back nature of this trail, it allows for any distance from one mile to twelve miles.

To get to the park, travel four miles west on Colorado Highway 74 from Morrison or eight miles east from Evergreen. Lair o’ the Bear is located on the south side of the highway, between Idledale and Kittridge.

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When looking for a uniquely Colorado trail running experience near the heart of the city, look no further than Lair o’ the Bear park. Located just four miles west of Morrison, this park offers smooth trails ranging in elevation from 6,500 feet to 7,500 feet.

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Working the System

by Peter Bronski

It’s a Friday night, and as husband and wife Greg and Emily Brinkman settle in for a deep-dish pizza and a pitcher of Jeremiah Red Ale at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall, you’d never know that their meal, and more specifically, the beer, is a calculated part of the couple’s running regime.

But it is.

Each pint of Jeremiah Red fits neatly into what they call The System, which they conceived and instituted shortly after running the Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins during Spring 2007. “After the marathon we were both feeling a bit lazy,” says Greg. “[The System] kept us motivated. It made us get out and run.

And it kept us from drinking too much beer.”

The rules of The System are thus: Greg must run three miles for every pint of beer he drinks. For Emily, it’s 2.5 miles per beer.

You can drink yourself into a mileage deficit, but you can’t drink again until you zero-out your balance. Have an upcoming event where you plan to drink? Say a family wedding, party, or even office happy hour? No problem. Bank your running miles against your expected beer consumption.

As it turns out, The System is actually a pretty good system. According to a 2004 article in Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise, the net calorie burn per mile for running – that is, the total number of calories you burn running, less the calories your body would burn anyway, whether you were running or not – is 38

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roughly 0.63 multiplied by your body weight in pounds. For 160-pound Greg, that equates to 100 calories per mile. On the beer side of things, a pint of Draught Guinness contains about 210 calories, and most red beers are also in the same neighborhood. With Greg’s three miles per beer rule, The System keeps his calorie count comfortably in the black, even when he’s enjoying a Jeremiah Red.

So what’s the biggest running deficit either Brinkman has accrued? “Three beers worth,” both Greg and Emily say. “But that quickly adds up to a lot of miles.” And what about banking miles against an upcoming social event where beer might be consumed? Greg once banked 10 beers worth of miles prior to attending his sister’s wedding. “Leading up to the wedding, I was telling myself, ‘Oh, I gotta run!’” Greg says. “I had three days of drinking at the wedding to plan for!”

Greg, a graduate student and research assistant studying air pollution at CU Boulder, and Emily, an electrical engineer, moved to Boulder during the summer of 2004, after getting married one year earlier. Despite his upbringing in Zionsville, IN, and hers in Fredericksburg, VA, the couple – both 27 years old – share similar running backgrounds. They started as cross country athletes during their freshman years of high school in 1994, and each ran their first race that same season: the Zionsville Hit the Bricks Five Miler for Greg, and a Charlottesville invitational for Emily.

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Upon arriving in Boulder, the couple hit the road running, and immediately familiarized themselves with local routes. Emily even went so far as to map out the locations of the public drinking water fountains around town.

“I only want to carry one water bottle on long runs,” she explains. “So I planned to reach a fountain every five miles to refill. That’s when I realized how many public spaces there are in Boulder.” Greg and Emily both hit the race circuit as well, running in the Denver Marathon, and not missing a Bolder Boulder since they’ve lived in Colorado.

Training normally consists of three to four runs per week, totaling 20 miles for Greg, and 15 for Emily. When a race looms, they bump up their mileage to 40 and 30 per week, respectively. But though it’s been said that “the couple that plays together, stays together,” the Brinkmans have found that they’re happiest keeping their training separate. “We never run together,” says Greg. “Even though we run at the same time,” Emily continues, finishing his sentence, “we go out the door and head in opposite directions.” They tried to run together once or twice, but found it didn’t suit them. With Greg’s competitive streak, and Emily’s “run for fun” mentality, separate training schedules proved the way to go.

Differences in training aside, the couple sees eye to eye with a shared passion for running and racing. Especially when it comes to the Godfrey Gallup, an unofficial 5K race held on Emily’s parents’ property in Fredericksburg every Christmas. The Gallup started more than 10 years ago, the brainchild of two of Emily’s uncles whom she describes as “competitive, middle-aged men who wish they were in shape.” More to the point, “My mom was sick of everyone sitting around and eating all day,” Emily explains.

The race started out as a true 5K, but over the years the race distance has gradually shrunk to a current length of around two miles.

In a typical year it’s rainy, and the trails are muddy. Between brothers and sisters, uncles and children, some 15-20 Godfreys and kin line up for the race, with Emily’s mom serving as official timekeeper. Up for grabs is a plaque and ultimate bragging rights, along with a $100 first prize for the winner of the college-age and younger category.

Amazingly, the race is run on a full stomach. “We run right before dinner,” Greg explains. “We’ve been stuffing our faces with appetizers for two hours, and then it’s time to run. Vomiting is a regular occurrence.”

“Greg has dominated ever since he joined the family,” Emily says. In response, a number of the annual competitors have taken to cheating, primarily ducking into the woods to cut the course and save time. Even so, Greg comes out on top. “We’ve talked about putting out course marshals,” Emily jokes.

One thing is for sure. Whether it’s on the muddy trails of the Godfrey homestead, or among the throngs of runners at the Bolder Boulder, for Greg and Emily Brinkman, the passion for running runs deep. That’s something worth celebrating with a beer, even if it’ll cost them a few miles later.

Peter Bronski (www.peterbronski.com) is a passionate trail runner and award-winning writer from Boulder.

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