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THE FAST LANE: Q & A WITH TERA MOODY

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TRAINING SMARTS: RUNNING IN THE HEAT

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NUTRITION ADVANTAGE: HEART HEALTH

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TRIATHLON: SEVEN HABITS OF EFFECTIVE TRIATHLETES

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COVER: Emily Brzozowski of Colorado Springs finished the US Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials in 2:45:30, good enough for 64th place.

Photo by Victor Sailer / PhotoRun.net THIS PAGE: Johannes Rudolph of Boulder and Scott Olson of Grand Junction run along the Ten Mile Creek during the Run The Rockies Half Marathon Photo by Derek Griffiths / Running Memories

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Derek >> LETTERS TO COLORADO RUNNER << Dear Jessica,

I’m responding to the vitamin article you ran last month entitled “Do I Need to Take so Many Pills?” The answer to the question by the Registered Dietician was “No, you don’t need vitamins.” My response to that article is, “Yes, you had better take vitamins, or you will be sorry later.” I think Ms. Clark’s article does a great disservice to the public in general and to the running community in particular. Let me explain.

As an optometrist, I have seen an explosion lately of a specific vitamin deficiency known as macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the loss of central vision resulting from a deficiency of the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, and possibly Zinc and Lutein. I see this in average people, not just runners who have a lot more oxidation occurring in their bodies than average. An article like Ms. Clark’s makes people assume they don’t need vitamins. It might be true if a person lived on a farm, grew their own food, and hired an R.D. to plan their meals, they might not need vitamins... might. But how many people are going to read that article and stop taking vitamins, without making any permanent changes in their diets? Old habits are difficult to change, and vitamins are insurance against poor health in the future. How many people would be willing to go through life without insurance?

I would tell Jen that her doctor knows what he/she is talking about. Take the multi and the Omega3 because the doctor wants to keep you from having a heart attack or stroke and wants to guard against vitamin deficiencies like macular degeneration. I would also suggest she add an eye vitamin like Ocuvit to further guard against macular degeneration. Once the macula has degenerated, it isn’t coming back even with massive vitamins. And also include the Calcium and Magnesium because runner’s bones need to be as strong as possible.

I passed a girl with a broken tibia at mile 20 of the Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Indiana in December. I wonder if she was taking Calcium?

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At about the time that you’re collecting this magazine from your mailbox, the Olympic Track and Field Trials are taking place in Eugene, Oregon. I’m a long time track fan, but unfortunately, with the addition of an infant at my house, I’m not able to attend the Trials in person this year. Colorado Runner was fortunate enough to be granted two press passes to the event, so I sent David and Margaret Hunter to the Trials in my place. David and Margaret are two of the major people involved with the Akron Road Runner Marathon.

I was introduced to them through our mutual friendship with Creigh Kelley of BKB Ltd. The husband and wife duo will be sending updates, so check out our website to see how those athletes with Colorado connections are faring in their bid to be Olympians.

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>> RUNNING SHORTS << of the small 10-man field, using a strong last lap of the bike to put 25 seconds between himself and Hunter Kemper, Andy Potts, and Brian Fleischmann, who all train in Colorado Springs.

The race experience of Olympians Potts (2004) and Kemper (2000 and 2004) helped them pull away from Fleischmann, but it wasn’t enough to catch the determined Reed, who showed a run that is improving each race.

The race started much like the women’s event, with the swimming prowess of Potts staking him to a phenomenal 48-second lead into T1 and out onto the bike. After four laps at the head of the field, he realized he wasn’t going to out-bike the chase pack of Reed, Kemper, and Fleischmann and settled back to join his pursuers. With Reed’s win assured on the run, he enjoyed the final stretch of his last lap with high-fives to the crowd and a triumphant step across the line in 1:52:15, while leaving Potts and Kemper to battle it out for second. And it was Potts who had the legs at the end, finishing 20 seconds behind Reed and just four ahead of the former world No. 1 Kemper.

Get Ready for the Olympics!

Reed Wins Olympic Tri Trials

Matt Reed of Boulder earned his first Olympic berth with a win at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 20. In the women’s race, Julie Swail Ertel earned her spot on the team. The pair joined Beijing-bound Jarrod Shoemaker and Boulder’s Laura Bennett, who qualified for the team at the first qualifier last September.

Sara McLarty of Colorado Springs pushed the pace by gaining an early lead out of the 1.5K swim and onto the bike. After two laps of the 40K course, it was evident this was a four-person race, as McLarty was joined by Sarah Haskins of Colorado Springs, Ertel, and Sarah Groff of Boulder. This foursome stayed together for the remainder of the eight- lap course. Ertel, a silver medalist in water polo at the 2000 Olympic Games, saw her dreams at a second Olympic team get closer as she put everincreasing space between herself and Haskins on each of the four laps on the 10K course. The final margin was 29 seconds, with Ertel crossing the line in 2:02:21. Haskins was second in 2:02:50 and Groff was third in 2:02:59.

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NBC is planning to offer an estimated 1,200 hours of television coverage of the Olympic games across the network and its cable stations. Track and field coverage will begin Friday, August 15 and conclude Friday, August 24.

The men’s and women’s triathlons are scheduled to be held Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19. For the triathlon, athletes will swim 1,500 meters, bike 40K and run 10,000 meters.

Men and women compete separately. Much of the Beijing event will be contested on a blue synthetic surface. In track and field, the coverage will be contested over 10 days with medals awarded in 26 running events, three walking events, 16 field events, the decathlon and the heptathlon. The women’s steeplechase will make its debut in Beijing. No country will loom larger or faster at the Games than the United States, which dominated the track in Athens and looks poised to reign again in Beijing.

first USA road title in 1:30:49 while Brian Sell successfully defended his men’s national title running 1:15:08 at the USA 25K Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 10.

Sunny skies and ideal conditions of 42 degrees and calm winds met athletes for the 15th running of the championships with the Fifth Third River Bank Run. In the women’s race, Higgins finished third overall behind Caroline Cheprkorir of Kenya and Firehiwot Tesraye of Ethiopia to claim the U.S. title. Cheprkorir was timed in 1:29:31 for the overall win, with Tesraye taking second in 1:30:11. In the men’s event, 2006 champion and 25K American Record holder Fernando Cabada of Boulder placed second in the championship division in 1:17:01.

Boston Marathon

From Colorado, 439 runners competed in the 112th Boston Marathon on April 21. The Colorado contingent was led by Robert Weiner, 43, of Evergreen. He finished the 26.2 mile course in 2:31:02. Bean Wrenn, 34, of Boulder was the top female competitor from Colorado in 2:55:10.

Lawson Wins Big Sur Marathon

Kris Lawson, 28, of Parker covered the challenging course at the 23rd Big Sur International Marathon on April 27 in 3:00:53 to capture the women’s title. Lawson was nearly 18 minutes ahead of the second place woman, Annie Fisher, 33, of New York, NY who ran

Locals Win Race Walking Championships

The USATF National Masters 20K Race Walking Championship was held Sunday, April 27 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Four Coloradans attended and all four won age group awards. Michael Blanchard of Castle Rock won gold for the 45-49 age group in 1:56:30. Darla Yoerg of Denver won bronze for the 40-44 category in 2:09:20. Marianne Martino of Littleton received gold for the 55-59 age group in 2:09:40, and Yvonne Allmaras of Littleton earned silver in 2:11:40.

On May 18, the USA Masters 15K Race Walking Championships were held at Fairmont Park in Riverside California. Blanchard, 46, won the event in 1:24:41. Martino, 57, was the first female in 1:34:31.

Higgins Wins USA 25K Title

Paige Higgins of Littleton won her

Kris Lawson of Parker wins the Big Sur Marathon.

3:18:47. The race had nearly 8,000 event participants. The 26.2 mile course along scenic California Highway One includes daunting hills and breathless views. The overall winner was Andy Martin, 33, of Bend, OR, who crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 29 minutes, 50 seconds.

New Inductees to Colorado Running Hall of Fame

Seven people were inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame on May 14 at the Denver Athletic Club. The 2008 inductees included Arturio Barrios, a former world record holder in the 10,000 meter run, Steve Bosley, the founder of the Bolder Boulder, Melody Fairchild, a bronze medalist at the World Cross Country Championships, and Ellen Hart Pena, who competed in the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials 10,000 meter run and the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials marathon. Also inducted were Steve Jones, a former world record holder in the marathon, Mark Plaatjes, the first American to win a gold medal in a long-distance event at the World Championships, and Tony Sandoval, who won the 1980 Olympic Trials in the marathon and would have been a gold medal favorite if the U.S. hadn’t boycotted the 1980 Moscow Games.

Colorado has one of the highest concentrations of world and American record holders as well as Olympic and world championship medal winners. The Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. Board of Directors established the CRHF in 2007 to recognize Colorado residents who have achieved national and international recognition on the long-distance running stage.

Triathlon Included in Debut Youth Olympic Games

a great step for the growth of our sport worldwide,” stated ITU Executive Director, Loreen Barnett. “It is essential to the continued success of triathlon that we embrace the youth of this world in healthy, active living. Triathlon has made vast strides since the Athens Games and Singapore will be another benchmark for our sport.”

Area Triathletes Shine at World Championships in Vancouver

Great Britain’s Helen Tucker pulled off one of the most shocking upsets in recent triathlon history as she became the new triathlon world champion in Vancouver, Canada. It was a thrilling sprint finish between Tucker and Sarah Haskins, who trains in Colorado Springs.

Haskins finished in 2:01:41, just four seconds behind the winner. Less than a minute later, the fans were treated to another scintillating battle for the bronze with Samantha Warriner edging out Australians Erin Densham and Emma Mof-

fatt. Shockingly, defending champion Vanessa Fernandes was 10th, her worst ITU finish since a 20th place finish in 2003.

In the under 23 event, Swiss Daniela Ryf and Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee were crowned the new triathlon world championships on June 8 in frigid conditions. Jasmine Oeinck of Littleton took silver in 2:10:02 for the second straight year while South Africa’s Mari Rabie made triathlon history. With the bronze, Rabie became the first athlete from Africa to ever win a triathlon world championship medal. The under 23 category was first introduced in 2002 and was designed to assist juniors transition to the elite level.

Boulder’s Matt Reed finished a strong fifth in the elite men’s race in a time of 1:50:28.

All three races were the standard Olympic distance: 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike, 10-kilometer run.

Opposite: Left - Delly Carr / Triathlon.org Opposite: Right - Courtesy of Big Sur Marathon This Page: Brenda Berrera / Running Network

The Youth Olympic Games will include triathlon as part of the official program in its debut in Singapore, 2010. At the general assembly of ANOC (Association of National Olympic Committees) in Beijing, China the program for the first Youth Olympic Games was confirmed and will encompass all 26 sports on the program of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, with a limited number of disciplines and events.

“To have triathlon included in the program of the first Youth Olympic Games is

Erik Frank of Westminster and Greg Tyndall of Arvada ran together at the Boston Marathon. Frank summed it up best, “I was really surprised. These hills are significant!”

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>> THE FAST LANE <<

Q&A with Tera Moody Tera Moody of Boulder ran a 13 minute personal best for fifth place at the Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston in April. She was just nipped at the line by Zoila Gomez of Alamosa. Moody’s new PR is now 2:33:54.

Tell me about running in the Olympic Marathon Trials. It was such a breakthrough performance for you.

Running in the Olympic Marathon Trials was a great experience. The crowds were amazing. There were very few spots with no spectators, and they pretty much lined the course. On the side of the bridge where the start/finish was, they were crowded in several people deep. It was great to see so many people out there excited about running. It was exciting to be running with a group of focused and dedicated women.

Did you think you could run that fast?

I had qualified in the Chicago Marathon, but it was last year in 88 degrees. My personal best was technically 2:46:40 going in, but I knew I could run a lot faster in weather that was nicer. I also had really ramped up my training and did several weeks of 100 miles before the race. I did double runs this year (two runs in one day) a couple times a week and also did yoga a couple times a week which I think really helped. I had run a half marathon in January in 1:13:04 which, in theory, should translate into a pretty fast marathon. But the marathon is a tough one and anything can happen.

What was your race strategy going into the race?

I thought that on an ideal day in ideal conditions in a non tactical race I could break 2:35. But the Trials is a tactical race and it was pretty windy so I definitely exceeded my expectations. I had also hoped to get in the top 15.

Did your strategy change as the race progressed?

When we went out so SLOW (probably seven minute pace for the first mile) it was frustrating and I just threw time goals out the window and let the race unfold. When the first pack broke, I decided to let them go since we were running faster than the pace I had trained at. I trained at 5:55 pace. I just hung tight and relaxed and told myself to just hang out for awhile. I have had marathons where the whole thing feels good and the last few miles are torture so I was kind of anticipating that. But the wall didn’t come. I continued to feel like it was super easy, so at 20 miles, I started to make a move. I put in a few fast miles and moved up into fourth. I had been 16th to 18th for a lot of the race. I started to get a little tired with two miles to go and really tired with a mile to go. Everyone was really supportive. The crowds were surprised to see number 152 (which was my ranking going in) doing so well. Getting outkicked in the last 400 meters was really tough but I was going all out at that point. I still finished well above my goal and had an almost 13 minute PR. One of the things that really helped was having bottles out on the course. I had never had that in a marathon before and definitely took in way more fluid than I have previously. I also took three or four Powergels which really helped.

What are your new goals?

Art is super busy so I recently changed coaches and am going to be focusing on some shorter races for now. I will do some local events, then a couple bigger road races in July. My main races that I really want to do well in are the USA 5K, 8K, and 10K championships in September and October.

Tell me about your background in running.

I was a miler in high school and won state in Illinois twice. I really struggled in college and had a frustrating career at CU. I have a lot of sleeping problems and it has taken me a couple of years to sort them out. It’s still my biggest problem but definitely better than in the past. I’m really glad I stuck with competing and that my running is starting to come around to where it should be.

Tera’s Personal Bests 5K: 16:31 8K: 27:07 Half Marathon: 1:13:04 Marathon: 2:33:54

“The crowds were surprised to see number 152 (which was my ranking going in) doing so well.”

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What was your training like leading up to the event?

I run for the adidas/Boulder Running Company team out of the Colorado Springs store. We had four girls in the Trials which was awesome. Three of us had the same coach (Art Siemers) and we were all on the same exact plan. It was nice to be able to talk to them about the workouts and see how they were feeling and adapting to the training.

Local Women Compete At The Olympic Marathon Trials Zoila Gomez of Alamosa (7) finished in fourth place to earn a spot as the first alternate to the Olympics. Zoilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finishing time was 2:33:53; Tera Moody of Boulder (152) ran a 13 minute PR for fifth place, just getting nipped at the line by Gomez.

Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new PR is now 2:33:54. Emily Mortensen of Alamosa (20) finished 31st in 2:41:44. Michele Suszek of Westminster (60th, 2:45:16), Kara Roy of Fort Collins (149, 62nd, 2:45:25), Nikole Johns of Fort Collins (129, 63rd, 2:45:27) and Emily Brzozowski of Colorado Springs (on cover, 64th, 2:45:30) all finished nearly together. Jeanne Hennessy of Eagle (157, 76th, 2:47:50) and Katie Blackett (92, 77th, 2:47:51) also finished together. Patty Rogers of Lakewood (111) finished in 91st place in 2:49:18 while Heather Hunt of Englewood (48) finished 95th in 2:49:38. 43-year-old May Cote of Basalt (159) was the oldest finisher from Colorado, running 2:51:04 for 101st place. Megan Lund (35), also of Basalt, finished 103rd in 2:52:32.

46-year-old Brenda Graham-Gray of Rock Springs was the only finisher from Wyoming. She finished 112th in 2:57:13.

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Safe Summer Running

The hot summer months are here, so it’s time to review the single most serious threat to the runners’ life - heat. It has a higher fatality rate than sudden death (heart attacks), or being killed by automobiles while running.

Elite athletes have even been known to have heat problems, but it’s the semi-conditioned rank and file runner who is most susceptible to heat injury. Even dehydration can lead to unconsciousness and death if allowed to escalate into heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Let’s examine the factors that combine to cause heat problems: air temperature, air movement, humidity, exposure to the sun, acclimatization and the intensity or duration of your run.

We can generally tolerate temperatures as high as 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit because we’re able to sweat as much as two liters per hour. Given dry air, most of this sweat evaporates, cooling the body as it does so. However, as humidity increases the already saturated air absorbs less sweat, and body heat begins to build up.

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The greater the air movement around us, the greater the cooling effect as air currents enhance evaporation. A headwind helps evaporation but a tailwind actually reduces the airflow over the body, hindering evaporation.

Sunlight acts as an insulating blanket by warming the skin. Direct sunlight causes a rapid rise in body heat by elevating skin temperature - which should always be at least two degrees cooler than your core temperature to allow for a cooling heat gradient.

Your workout intensity and the length of your workout contribute to stress produced by heat. We generate heat during exercise and the human body isn’t particularly efficient in this respect - 75% of our expended energy is turned into heat. Thus the faster and longer we run, the higher the heat load placed on our body.

Runners previous exposure to heat is also a major factor in determining our susceptibility or resistance to heat illness. This is called acclimatization. Through training we can partially, but never completely adapt our thermoregulatory mechanism. In addition, people respond differently to heat, so adjustments to exercising in heat should be made on an individual basis. Thus heat will always be a limiting factor to our endurance performance. Unfortunately, each summer thousands of runners discover this the hard way.

Even fit runners can only tolerate a narrow range of internal core temperatures.

The good news is that a fit person can tolerate a higher core temperature than an inactive person, so heat problems usually arise when runners are inadequately conditioned for a race or pushing beyond their limits.

A combination of two or more of the above factors can increase your risk of heat injury. The most formidable combination is simultaneously elevated heat and humidity. An air temperature of 60 degrees plus 95% humidity is more dangerous than a “dry” 85 degrees.

This combination places an extra burden on the cardiovascular and thermoregulatory systems.

It’s no coincidence that runners with undetected cardiac problems “choose” hot races to collapse in.

The blood to the skin carries heat from the body core, where evaporating sweat cools the blood before its return to the body’s core. But when your skin absorbs heat faster than evaporation can cool it, you run into problems. The hypothalamus - the body’s thermostat - detects this discrepancy and responds by dilating the blood vessels in the skin to be cooled. It also makes the heart pump faster to shunt more blood to the surface, causing your sweat glands to produce more sweat.

Soon a vicious competition for blood ensues between the brain (which needs 25% of heart output to function) and the working muscles, which need more blood but are getting less and less. It’s here the inexperienced or foolhardy runner makes a mistake. Instead of slowing

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down, they keep pushing themselves. By continuing to push, the runner to cut back if conditions are dangerous. Try to run in cooler shaded areas worsens his or her current state of dehydration. And with on hot days. Another precaution is to run with a partner this increased sweat loss, the plasma becomes thicker and and keep an eye on each other. more viscous, causing the heart to pump harder.

For good acclimatization, run at least three days a Warning signs of heat stroke week

Continuing sweating without taking in adin conditions similar to those you’ll race in. If you are headaches, dizziness, equate fluids amplifies these demands on the circulatory can’t do this, avoid races held in the heat of the day. Earsystem, which are by now becoming intolerable. At this disorientation, nausea, pale ly morning and evening runs will not fully prepare you stage you are a prime candidate for heat exhaustion, and the midday heat. You’ll need to allow 10-14 days of dry skin, decrease in sweat- for if you ignore the signs, heat stroke. Usually running perslowly progressive running to adjust to the heat. ing, fatigue, blurred vision, The benefits of acclimatization are less sweating at formance declines by this stage, pressuring the over-competitive runner to pick up his pace. Then the competition pounding head, fainting and a given workload and less elimination of electrolytes in for blood becomes unbearable and the circulatory system your sweat. Are salt tablets necessary? Some research tingling sensation (goose and hypothalamus shut down. Blood pressure drops. Unhas shown the chloride in table salt can inhibit your bumps) on the trunk. consciousness. Possible death. body’s ability to deal with heat stress, so high levels of

Now that you understand the mechanisms insalt intake may not be necessary or may even be countervolved in hyperthermia, you’ll need to recognize it in yourself and oth- productive. You’ll get adequate salt intake from your meals, even without ers. Warning signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, profuse sweating, salting them. weakness, dehydration, parched throat and hot red skin.

Alcohol should be avoided because of its diuretic effect, caus Warning signs of heat stroke are headaches, dizziness, disori- ing you to dehydrate quicker. Wearing rubber or nylon sweat suits on hot entation, nausea, pale dry skin, decrease in sweating, fatigue, blurred vi- days is an extremely dangerous practice. Presumably people do this to sion, pounding head, fainting and tingling sensation (goose bumps) on the “sweat off” pounds, but this weight loss is fluid loss and is replaced as trunk. soon as you drink water.

Electrolyte replacement drinks are highly advanced these days, and lots of research has gone into their efficacy. However, watch out for Prevention of Heat Injury the imposters that are simply loaded with sugar and no better for you

Generally males handle heat less efficiently than females, as do than soft drinks. One problem that runners may encounter with electrolyte larger people who have less cooling surface per pound of body weight drinks is that they are too concentrated, making them feel nauseous. If this than slim people. Food digestion interferes with the blood flow to the is the case, dilute the drinks 100% or more to make them palatable. working muscles, so avoid large meals before a long run or race. Wear Lastly, there is nothing macho or intelligent about shunning light colored clothing that breathes well and repels the sun’s rays. water on your racing or training efforts. This practice is detrimental to

On hot or humid days, don’t start too fast for your current lev- performance and can lead to heat injury. el of fitness, and don’t push beyond your limits under these conditions.

Recognition of the signs, symptoms and treatments of heat Know your current state of fitness and be adequately conditioned for your exhaustion and heat stroke is half the battle to dealing with heat injury. race - if you aren’t, don’t compete.

Knowing them could save your life, or a fellow runner’s life. It’s a good

Drink lots of cold water before, during and after your training idea to be familiar with these guidelines to prevent unnecessary hyperand racing efforts. Make sure you eliminate excess water from the blad- thermia. Use these precautions to prevent running into problems when der a half hour before you run, then drink 200-500 mls 15 to 20 minutes exercising outside in hot and humid weather. before show time. Try to drink at least one cup of water every 20 minutes during the run. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty - it will be too late. Drink Roy Stevenson is an exercise physiologist with a master’s degree in exerduring your training runs to get used to it. cise science and teaches physical education and exercise science at com Keep your body wet. The temporary relief is well worth it. Put- munity colleges. He set a New Zealand under 20 record when he ran a ting ice under their cap is an old trick used by seasoned marathoners. On 2:42:28 marathon at age 19. hot, muggy days don’t try to stick to your planned distance. Be prepared

Treatment of Heat Exhaustion 1.

Do not try to run through these symptoms. Stop!

2.

Find shade and pour water on the victim.

3.

Seek medical help.

4.

Raise your legs to get blood to the brain. (Raise heels 8-12 inches)

5.

Keep victim lying down.

6.

Give victim cold water to drink for 1 hour.

7.

Treatment of Heat Stroke 1.

Same as 1-5 to left.

2.

Treat for shock, but do not cover victim with blankets.

3.

Take immediate measures to cool body quickly as for steps 7, 8 and 9 to left.

Loosen or remove clothing.

4.

Or apply cold ice packs or ice continuously.

8.

Sponge bare skin with cold water or rubbing alcohol.

5.

Or place victim in tub of cold water.

9.

Use fan or air conditioner to create draft over victim’s body.

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>> NUTRITION ADVANTAGE <<

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Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need to pay attention to heart disease; it is the #1 killer of women, higher than all cancers combined. To address the topic of heart disease among active people, the Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition practice group of the American Dietetic Association featured heart health as the theme of their annual convention. The following bits of information from that conference might inspire you to eat wisely to keep your heart beating for a long and healthful lifetime.

• Oatmeal is easy to add into a sports diet. If cooking oats is not your style, simply eat them raw - mixed in with cold cereal. For example, Wheaties + raw oats + slivered almonds + (soy) milk + fruit creates an easy heart-healthy breakfast. Microwaving a packet of instant oatmeal (with a spoonful of peanut butter) creates a tasty, effective pre-exercise and/or afternoon snack.

• First of all, when it comes to heart disease, you should know your cholesterol numbers. Get your blood tested for total, LDL and HDL cholesterol. Having a low LDL is the primary goal for reducing heart disease. If your LDL is >160 mg/dL, the sooner you lower it to <130, the better off you’ll be.

• Inflammation, caused by cholesterol-filled plaques in blood vessels, plays a role in heart disease. Foods that reduce inflammation include salmon and other oily fish, walnuts, fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and even dark chocolate. Among fruits and veggies, the big six are apricots, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, broccoli and spinach. Eat them often!

• Foods that actively lower LDL include oats, barley, soy beans, almonds/nuts, and plant sterols/stanols (added to margarines such as Benecol). Although each single food might have only a small cholesterol-lowering effect - for example, consuming three glasses of soy milk 18 coloradorunnermag.com

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a day might lower LDL by only 5%, combining several of these foods becomes very powerful.

In subjects with high blood cholesterol, a diet rich in oats, nuts, soy, and phytosterol-enriched margarine reduced LDL by almost 30% in four weeks. That’s as powerful as cholesterol-lowering drugs! With minimal effort, you can consume LDL-lowering foods on a daily basis and achieve long term benefits. Plus, by filling up on oats, nuts, and beans, you are not chowing on bacon, cookies and steak - and gain the added benefit of displacing those sources of arteryclogging saturated fats.

• The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and seafood is also protective and offers a 7% reduction in mortality from heart disease. Consider using more olive oil for salad dressings, sauteing vegetables, and as a dip for

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bread (instead of butter) - but watch the calories!

• Eating 8 ounces of fish per week, especially cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring) rich in omega-3 fats, can reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 36% (and from other diseases by 17%). Eating fish delays death within the hour after a heart attack, providing time to get the victim to the hospital for treatment. Plan one lunch with tuna (with low fat mayo) and one dinner with salmon each week.

• The risk of heart disease increases with age, particularly as women enter menopause. Menopause increases fat deposition in the trunk/waist area, more so than on the legs and arms. This abdominal fat is linked with heart disease. Why does mid-life fat settle around the waist? One theory relates to cortisol, a hormone that increases with stress. Post-menopausal women seem to have a robust cortisol response to stress.

Thank goodness exercise can be a good stress reducer; keep active!

• Lugging around excess body fat adds a major stress to the heart, but being too thin can also raise hearthealth issues. Athletes who severely undereat (such as those with anorexia) commonly develop irregular heart rhythms and have a dangerously low heart rate.

Thinner is not always healthier.

Eating 8 ounces of fish per week can reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 36%.

• Humans cannot make omega-3s, that’s why we need to eat them. A healthy person can get the recommended intake from fish.

Just 8 ounces of salmon (the richest source) provides a week’s worth of omega3’s. (Cardiac patients need more, necessitating fish oil pills.) Salmon is also a rich source of vitamin D. Three ounces of canned pink salmon provides the daily requirement for D. D protects against high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and many other health issues.

• What’s good for the heart is good for the mind (and the rest of the body, for that matter, because all bodily systems are interconnected). Eating fish twice a week is associated with a 13% slower decline in mental performance.

• Some athletes believe farmed fish have higher levels of PCBs and other toxins. According to Dr. Charles Santerre of Purdue the risk is tiny compared to the strong heart-health benefits.

PCBs are stored in the fat. To reduce intake of PCBs, don’t eat the fish skin nor the fat drippings.

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2. Heat oil in large saute pan on medium heat. Once oil is hot, place the patties in the pan and cook on both sides until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Triathletes

Dr. Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

I recently finished reading the popular book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Not surprisingly, effective and successful people share specific habits in common. Whether you are a lawyer, a soccer mom, or a professional triathlete, have you ever wondered how elite triathletes got to that level? Me, too. So I asked them. And here’s what I found - the seven most important habits of effective triathletes.

Delly Carr / Triathlon.org

1. Adequate Training

The number one secret of training is that there are no secrets.

With three sports, triathlon requires a lot of training. You have to be willing to do the work necessary to attain your desired level of performance.

For example, you won’t win the Hawaii Ironman World Championship running and biking only 20 miles per week. Match your training load to the level of performance you want to attain.

“An athlete who is new to the sport should start with two workouts per discipline per week,” says Andrea Fisher, a professional triathlete and multisport coach. “As you get stronger and adapt to the training, build up to three to four workouts per week per discipline for age group athletes and four to five workouts per week per discipline for elite athletes.

One of those elite athletes, Lisa Bentley, 10-time Ironman champion, runs three days per week, swims five to six times per week, bikes five to six times per week, does a strength training circuit three times per week, and does physical therapy three times per week. “I believe that two to three workouts in each sport consistently will lead to great fitness

gains in athletes who have full lives with work and family,” she says.

Fisher suggests that you spend more time on your weakest sports to get the most out of your training time. “Evaluate what your strengths and weaknesses are and structure your training plan around the discipline that will give you the best bang for your training buck,” she advises. “Because I have a proficient history with swimming, I don’t tend to do as much swim training compared with other elite athletes. If I spend more time on my running, I will receive more benefit from my training time than spending more hours in the pool to be a mere couple of seconds faster for an Ironman swim.”

2. Consistent Training

In addition to adequate training to meet your goals, your train-

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process. If you miss workouts, it will take much longer to get where you want to go, if you get there at all.

“Stringing together weeks, months, and eventually years of consistency will enable an athlete to reach his or her potential and ultimate success,” says Fisher. “That consistency includes key components: staying injury free, solid training blocks without overtraining, proper recovery, good nutrition, and minimizing stress.”

For Dave Scott, 6-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, consistent training was paramount, but even more for emotional and psychological reasons than for physical ones. “I needed that endorphin rush to get me through my day,” he says.

unable to have a successful workout the next time around.”

If you have the luxury of being a full-time triathlete like Kemper, finding ways to recover can be a bit easier. “I have made it a habit to take a long nap almost every day,” says Kemper. “I try to get a good hour and a half nap in between my workouts. This rest helps me recover for my final workout of the day.” If you can’t take a daily nap, at least try to minimize the amount of physical activity between workouts to maximize your recovery.

3. Adequate Recovery

Recovery may be the most overlooked aspect of training. Im-

Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, have specific, definable, and difficult but attainable goals. Goals provide direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. “If I didn’t set goals I’d just be ‘working out,’” says Fisher. “I hate ‘working out.’ I love to train.”

Scott advises to make your goals finite and tangible and write them down. “I like goals to be short-term, two to three weeks, with one long-range ‘rainbow’ goal that represents what you’d like to accomplish on a rainbow day if you could perform at your peak in all three sports,” he says.

Bentley says your goals need to be personal. “They can be dreams - whatever it takes to keep you doing hill intervals, swimming early mornings, and running when you would rather be sleeping.” After you’ve defined your goals, make a habit of surrounding yourself with others who support them and with other effective triathletes. You’ll find the energy and motivation to be contagious.

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5. Coaching

While it’s possible to be an effective triathlete without a coach,

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provements in fitness, however, occur during the recovery period between training sessions, not during the training itself. Positive physiological adaptations to training only occur with a correctly-timed alternation between stress and recovery. When you finish a workout, you’re weaker, not stronger. The rapidity with which you recover from a long or intense workout will dictate how often you can perform other long or intense workouts, which may ultimately influence your ability to reach your potential. “Without proper recovery, the training is only going to put an athlete into a hole that he or she will eventually find near impossible to climb out of,” says Fisher.

Hunter Kemper, two-time Olympian, six-time U.S. elite national champion, and #1 ranked triathlete in the world in 2005 and 2006, learned the importance of recovery the hard way. “I’ve always been the athlete who tries to get one more key session in before a big race, even when sometimes it is probably too much,” says Kemper. “I’ve realized that if I don’t recover and adapt from the previous hard workout, I will be

4. Setting Goals

All successful people, whether they sell used cars or win the

as Scott’s six wins at the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon can attest to, a good coach can help you to reach your potential, especially in a complex sport like triathlon that requires simultaneous proficiency in three sports. “I would never be the athlete I am today without the coaches I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with,” says Fisher. “A coach is there to see when you need to step back, rest, and reevaluate things, which is something you can’t always do on your own.” Kemper agrees: “One of the most important jobs of a coach is to tell the athlete when not to do a specific workout because he or she is too tired or hasn’t been able to recover from the previous training sessions.”

A coach can also relieve you of the responsibility of planning your own training so you can focus on the training itself. “Having a coach eliminates the stress of having to think of what to do and provides consistency in the flow of training,” says Chris Lieto, 3-time Ironman champion and owner of Base Performance Nutrition. “Find a mentor who has experience at the level you want to attain.”

6. Nutrition

Training for three sports concurrently, which often necessitates

two workouts a day, makes good nutrition an important habit for effective triathletes. “Well-rounded nutrition is vital to allowing an athlete’s body to recover and improve with each training block and race,” says Fisher.

According to Heather Gollnick, 4-time Ironman champion, including the 2007 Ironman Arizona, nutrition is essentially the fourth sport.

“Practice this just like you do the other disciplines,” she advises. Bentley is one of those athletes who has seen first-hand how big of a difference good nutrition can make. “I made a big nutrition change in 2003 and was healthier than ever. I cut out all refined products (except Powerbars for training and recovery) and breads, and started eating lots of fruits and vegetables.”

Nutrition is also important to recover quickly from workouts. “I have found that the most important part of my nutrition is to eat and drink consistently throughout the day and try to eat right after hard workouts to allow my body to recover as quickly as possible,” says Kemper. To maximize recovery between workouts, consume 0.7 gram of carbohydrates per pound of body weight within 30 to 60 minutes after long workouts, especially if you’re training twice per day. Also consume 20 to 30 grams of protein after workouts to help repair the training-induced muscle damage.

With its high carbohydrate and protein contents, chocolate milk makes a great post-workout recovery drink.

7. Positive Mental Attitude

If you want to be an effective triathlete, you must have the right

attitude. Say to yourself, “I will nail this workout,” rather than, “I want to nail this workout.” Believing that a positive mental attitude is critical to his success, Kemper seeks outside help to work on this habit. “I meet regularly with a sport psychologist at the Olympic Training Center and we work a lot on positive self-talk. It’s easy for negative thoughts to come into your head when things aren’t going according to plan during a race.

It’s important for me to notice those thoughts and immediately refocus my thinking on the process,” he says. Part of having a positive mental attitude is being able to move past bad workouts or races. “If you have a positive attitude, you’ll get a lot more out of your workouts,” says Lieto. “You have to believe you can do it.”

So if you want to be an effective triathlete, or if you just want to place in your age group at your next triathlon, integrate these habits into your lifestyle. Remember that good habits are like bad habits - once you form them, they are hard to break. And if you treat the whole process as a formula that includes the above components, you will surely have the most success of all your friends, good enough to even challenge for a place on the podium at your next race.

Dr. Jason R. Karp has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, and is director and coach of REVO2LT Running Team, a freelance writer, and competitive runner. His writing has appeared in numerous international running, coaching, and fitness magazines and scientific journals. He has coached high school and college cross country and track and field, and currently coaches athletes of all levels through RunCoachJason.com.

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>> TRAIL RUNNING SHOE REVIEW <<

Trail running offers challenges that road running doesn’t: unpaved surfaces, the fresh outdoor feel, and the challenge of varied terrain. Trail shoes have developed to improve traction and protection for runners. Here we present the results of our examination of 6 new or updated models. Our wear testers have provided the valuable information to validate the trail worthiness of each model.

ASICS GEL-Trail Attack 4

$80

WE SAY: ASICS wisely updated this shoe with only minor adjustments while maintaining its strengths: lightness, great traction, and a snug fit. The upper reverts to a traditional tongue with gussets to keep out trail debris, and the fit is improved with webbing loops that cinch the midfoot. The closed mesh is treated for water-resistance, yet still allows the foot to breathe. The midsole is essentially the same single-density, wellcushioned chassis from the last version, but the forefoot has been slightly flared to improve stability. The outersole has been beefed up with a nylex plate for additional trail protection. The bidirectional lugs are just as effective as before, thanks to excellent flexibility that allows the shoe to contour to the trail surface, allowing the lugs to really dig in.

WEAR TESTERS SAY: “These shoes have a great feel. I like how they contour to my feet. There are no pressure spots or hot spots. When I run, they move with my feet, giving me a good sense of the trail I am running on.”

WEIGHT: Men 12.2 oz. (size 11); Women 10.3 oz. (size 8) SHAPE: semi-curved FOR: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics for faster-paced trail running www.ascis.com

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Brooks Cascadia 3

Montrail Streak

$90

WE SAY: Montrail continues to broaden its number of trail offerings, and the new Streak checks in this season with solid credentials. While not quite as lightweight as shoes in the performance trail category, the Streak is definitely performance-oriented. The upper is a mixture of open and closed meshes, with rubbery overlays in both the low rand and over the vamp. They’re also padded over the saddle for additional protection.

Thanks to the layers of innersole, EVA Strobel board, and quality midsole, the cushioning is excellent and is at home on both the trail and road. The outersole effectively grips the trail, and does a decent job on the road for those mixed surface runs. Providing a further layer of protection is the Trail Deflection Shield, a molded thermoplastic plate that deflects the trail nasties like sticks, rocks, and roots, while adding a little extra value in the process.

WEAR TESTERS SAY: “Great fit for me, and plenty of cushioning. Tread bites in well, no slipping, really makes me want to look for more challenging trails.”

WEAR TESTERS SAY: “Just what I expect a Montrail shoe to be: protective, comfortable, almost a part of my foot.

Like a vital tool to get me to the top of the mountain trail.”

WEIGHT: Men 13.3 oz. (size 11); Women 11.3 oz. (size 8) SHAPE: semi-curved to curved FOR: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics www.brooksrunning.com

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$95

WE SAY: Each time out, the Cascadia has been improved by refining materials and design. This latest round incorporates the MOGO midsole compound previously only found in Brooks’ road shoes. Turns out, it’s great on trails, as well. The closed mesh upper features synthetic suede overlays that alternate with slots, protecting without adding excessive weight. The 360º rand is a plasticized fabric with a high-friction coating at toe, heel, and lace throat. The Pivot midsole elements are positioned at the arch in front of the heel, as well as laterally behind the metatarsals and do a great job of allowing the foot to adapt to uneven surfaces. The heavily lugged outersole offers secure footing off-road, and does a decent job on the roads, as well. The Cascadia strikes a successful balance between protection and responsive performance to earn our Best Responsive Trail shoe honors.

WEIGHT: Men 12.8 oz. (size 11); Women 10.9 oz. (size 8) SHAPE: semi-curved to curved FOR: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics www.montrail.com

Pearl Izumi Peak XC

$110

WE SAY: The Peak XC is the off-road version of the award-winning Pearl Izumi Streak. Identical in fit and cushioning, the adaptations for trail running can be found in the upper, at the heel and toe, and in the outersole. The low profile and light weight make it well suited to trail running. The upper is breathable mesh, with high-friction rubbery overlays at heel and toes for added protection. Midsole cushioning is provided by the Skydex inserts in the forefoot and outside heel, which stand up to the firm surfaces of both road and trail. The tread is a few millimeters deeper than its road counterpart, and is surprisingly grippy even without pronounced lugs. The overall effect is a quality shoe well suited to fast, nimble trail running.

WEAR TESTERS SAY: “Though I had my doubts, overall this is a great trail shoe. Fine on the road, as well as the trail. They had enough flexibility, cushioning, and snug, secure fit for me to forget about them and run.”

La Sportiva Imogene

$95

WE SAY: La Sportiva trail shoes have improved significantly over the past several seasons. Though the new Imogene resembles earlier shoes from La Sportiva, its performance is vastly improved.

This is principally because the midsole is more resilient and flexible in the forefoot, and provides a well-cushioned ride on a variety of surfaces. The open mesh upper is enhanced with well-placed overlays spaced intermittently to be protective without adding unnecessary weight.

The toe and heel feature the requisite high-friction coatings appropriately placed. The deep tread offers excellent traction, with sticky rubber down the center for additional grip.

WEAR TESTERS SAY: “This shoe felt like a regular road shoe: comfy, not clunky at all. Very good off-road, especially [on] the steep stuff.”

WEIGHT: 12.9 oz. (size 11); Women 10.9 oz. (size 8) SHPAE: semi-curved

WEIGHT: Men 9.9 oz. (size 11); Women 7.8 oz. (size 8)

FOR: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

SHAPE: semi-curved to curved

www.sportiva.com

FOR: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics for faster-paced trail running www.pearlizumi.com

Vasque Aether Tech

$115

WE SAY: Vasque’s line of trail running shoes gets broader and better each season. The Aether Tech is aimed at serious trail running. The upper has a nearseamless interior with support from HFwelded overlays and the adjustable BOA system instead of traditional laces. The monosock has a more flexible fit range than most because the BOA system allows you to pull the cable/lace along a guide to close up the gap, functioning more like a gusset than a traditional, stretchy monosock. The single-density midsole balances cushioning, support, and flexibility with a smooth ride on- or off-road making this shoe especially comfortable for those runs that start on the roads and wind their way into trail country. The deeply treaded outersole provides traction on a variety of trails from soft to rocky and, while not super durable, it manages the roads reasonably well.

WEAR TESTERS SAY: “Ease of entry was better than expected, and the adjustability was better than hoped for.

The traction, fit, and ride made these the best trail shoes I tested.”

WEIGHT: Men 12.9 oz. (size 11); Women 10.8 oz. (size 8) SHAPE: semi-curved FOR: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics www.vasque.com

CREGG WEINMANN is footwear and running products reviewer for Running Network LLC. A competitive runner for the past 43 years, he also has coached runners at all levels for almost 30 years. He can be reached via e-mail at shuz2run@lightspeed.net.

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State High School Track and Field Meet straight 3,200 title in 9:06.27, just missing the all-Colorado record of 9 minutes, 5.89 seconds set by Smoky Hill’s Brent Vaughn in 2003.

Rock Canyon’s Erik Sutterfield cleared 15 feet to defend his pole vault crown, despite pulling a hamstring at regionals and suffering through the flu during the state meet.

Fort Morgan’s Joe Hochanadel bettered his personal best this season by more than 10 feet to win the discus with a throw of 167-9.

Mullen junior Andrew Berberick won the 800 meters. Berberick jumped to the lead by the first turn. He was never challenged after the first lap, winning with a time of 1:53.56, with Ian Donaldson of Broomfield finishing second in 1:57.01.

Here are just a few of the highlights from the state high school track and field meet in May. The 4A and 5A teams competed at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood while the 2A and 3A teams competed at Dutch Clark Stadium in Pueblo.

5A boys

Arapahoe won the team title by just three points, with Cherry Creek earning second.

At six feet, five inches tall, Thornton’s Dey Tuach won the 800 meters in 1 minute, 52.42 seconds, beating last year’s 5A champion Steve Kasica (1:54.26) and Wheat Ridge’s Henry Cowhick (1:54.55).

Dakota Ridge junior Evan Appel won the 3,200 meters in 9:17.84, beating Regis Jesuit’s Bobby Nicholls and Denver North’s Joseph Manilafasha. In the 1,600, Appel was victorious again after Tuach fell. Appel ran a personal best time of 4:16.31 with Charles White from Cherry Creek finishing second in 4:17.66.

Cherry Creek senior Roman Holmes, who holds the state record in the long jump, won three state titles, leaping 24 feet, 4-3/4 inches in the long jump, jumping 50 feet, 9-1/4 inches to win the triple jump, and was the lead leg in the Bruins’ victorious 400 relay along with Devan Levy, Alex Johnson, and Kiel Prickett.

In the discus, Grand Junction senior Tyler Volkman threw 170-1 to win his first state title.

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winning the 200 and placing second in the 100.

In the distance events, Eleanor Fulton of Highlands Ranch captured the title in the 1,600, running 5:00.99. In the 3,200 meter run, Air Academy junior Allie McLaughlin sprinted away from the field and never looked back. She won the race by 14 seconds in 10:49.46.

Kelli Ehardt of Rampart captured a 5A meet record of 13-1 in the pole vault.

Ashley Fanelli of Arvada closed out her high school career by winning the girls triple jump, finishing third in the long jump, and finishing second in the high jump.

Brooke Jackson of Littleton threw an all-classification best of 134-8 to pull an upset in the girls’ discus.

4A boys

Longmont won the team title with 78 points, ahead of Sierra with 68 and Mullen with 61. Longmont senior Matt Butcher finished third in the 100, second in the 400, and first in the 200 (21.28). He grabbed another title when he anchored his team’s 1,600 relay with Daniel Berry, Aaron Praska, and Ryan Chopp.

Sierra junior Kelby Dias claimed four state titles by winning the long jump, the 110 and 300 hurdles, and helping his team win the 800 relay.

Nerves were high in the 1,600 after the pack was called back after a runner fell on the first turn. D’Evelyn’s Kevin Williams stayed focused and made a move during the last lap to claim his second straight 1,600 title with a time of 4 minutes, 14.76 seconds. Falcon junior Wes Rickman placed second in 4:16.94.

Kevin Williams grabbed his third

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Buena Vista High School junior Mason Finley drew attention as he attempted to break the national prep discus record of 234 feet, 3 inches. He came up short of the national record, but did set a new Class 3A state meet mark of 211 feet, 6 inches. The next closest competitor was Roaring Fork’s Jon Arauio, who placed second at 149 feet, 2 inches. Finley had to compete at Pueblo South High School because Dutch Clark Stadium’s discus pit only has a capacity of 190 feet. In the short put, Finley captured the 3A state record with a throw of 64 feet, 9.75 inches. The Colorado prep shot record stands at 66 feet, 3.25 inches, which was set by Jim Banich of Arvada in 1982.

Finley’s performances helped Buena Vista secure second place in the team standings with 40 points. Platte Canyon won with 52 points. The team victory was the first boys state championship in Platte Canyon history. Platte Canyon won the 800 meter relay, plus Thomas Hoffman won both the 800 and 1,600 meter runs. Other 3A boys winners included Eaton’s Kolten Jelden (pole vault), Monte Vista’s JaLoni Martinez (triple jump), Platte Canyon’s Thomas Hoffman (800 meters) and Pagosa Springs’ Jackson Walsh (3,200).

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The Classical Academy girls program captured their third 3A state title in a row with 89 points. The team found victory in the 3,200 meter relay. Kaitlin Hanenburg won the 1,600 and the 3,200.

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Thompson Valley became the team champions, beating Mullen by 14 points.

Thompson Valley was led by the Tremblay twins, Laura and Liz, with Laura winning the 1,600 (5:03.23) and 800 (2:13.68) and Liz placing third in the 400 and fourth in the 200.

Confier junior Emily Blok won the 100 (11.8), 200 (24.11), and 400 (55.69), then finished second in the long jump, losing by just one inch. Blok scored 38 of Conifer’s 39 points, leading them to a top ten finish.

Longmont’s Elizabeth Stover pole vaulted a state meet record in 13 feet, 3 inches.

Kendra Gerk of Greeley West won the 3,200 meter run in 10:55, beating her nearest competitor by seventeen seconds.

team standings after strong performances by Margaret Weingart. She set a new meet record in the 300 meter hurdles with a 43.96-second time during the prelims, then won the event in the finals. Weingart was member of Peak to Peak’s 1,600-relay quartet, which set a state 3A meet record at 4 minutes, 1.82 seconds.

Sam Berggren of Middle Park swept the 200, 400 and 800. She established a new meet record of 2 minutes, 12.70 seconds in the 800 and set a new meet record in the 400 prelims in 55.94.

Salida’s Katie Dreher won the triple jump for the second year in a row with a leap of 37 feet, 6-1/2 inches.

team of Jared Sanderford, Brock Martin, Luke Greener and Dan Baer won the final event of the meet at Dutch Clark Stadium. Lyons took second place with just one point less.

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Lyons topped the team competition, scoring 90 points. Akron was second in 48. The Lyons girls have now won state in 1987, 2003 and 2008.

In the individual competition, Crowley County ‘s Shaylee Robinette was in a league of her own. For the second year in a row, she won the 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes and the triple jump.

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Dayspring Christian won the 2A boys track title. Dayspring’s 1,600 meter relay

CU Men Win Big 12 Track and Field Title

The University of Colorado men’s team won its first Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track & Field title on May 18 at Potts Field in Boulder. The title is the first men’s league championship since running off a string of eight in a row in the old Mountain States Conference between 1940 and 1947. CU had managed second place finishes on just three occasions, the last of those coming in 1957. Prior to this season, the highest the Buffs had finished in the Big 12 was fourth (2006, 2007).

Colorado scored a school record 138 points in a Big 12 meet, more than the Buffs had in two years back-to-back until the 2006 and 2007 teams combined for 170; the 17-point margin of victory tied for the fourth closest in Big 12 history. Colorado scored 65 of its points in the two distance events, snaring 33 in the 10,000-meter run and coming back with 32 in the 5,000-meter run.

The Buffs had four individual champions in seniors Billy Nelson (3,000-meter steeplechase), Brent Vaughn (5K), James Begley (discus) and junior Kenyon Neuman (10K).

“I’m afraid I’ve used up my luck for the rest of my life,” Coach Mark Wetmore said.

“Not only did the team do everything they possibly could, everything turned out here so well.

So many people contributed... people that I can’t even name. I would come here and look at something and say ‘where did that come from?’ and it was somebody that I don’t even know.

My opponents have come up to me and said how welcomed they felt and how enthusiastic the crowd was, it was really an electric, special time.”

CSU Women Secure Mountain West Title

The Colorado State women captured the program’s first Mountain West title in outdoor track and field on May 17 at the conference championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

“They really, really put it on the line,” said Head Coach Brian Bedard, voted Mountain West women’s Coach of the Year. “And that was from start to finish, really from the first event to the last. There was no let-up in these girls at all. They just kept the accelerator down and didn’t look back.”

Paced by senior Emily Pearson, who captured the championships’ high-point award (26.25) for the second straight year, the Rams ran away with the meet, outdistancing runnerup BYU by a 187- 141 margin. The Cougars had claimed seven of the previous eight outdoor titles.

“I told the girls afterward, `I don’t know if you fully understand the importance of this.

You’ve made history for Colorado State,’” Bedard said. “This is history. We’ve never won a conference championship on the women’s side, in the WAC or the Mountain West Conference.

Pearson was big Saturday, as she was all week. She took second in the 100-meter hurdles (13.68 seconds), and ran the first leg of the Rams’ 4x100-meter relay, which along with Tanesha Johnson, Learsha Jones and Janay DeLoach, established a school record (45.49).

Missy Faubus capitalized on her opportunity in the discus Saturday. She won the event with a toss of 168 feet, 5 inches, giving the Rams their fourth individual title in that competition over the last five seasons, following Katie Hansen (2006) and Loree Smith (2004-05).

Kristen Hemphill joined the group of individual champions in winning a grueling 5,000-meter race in 17:32.14, CSU’s first- ever MWC title in that event, and first conference crown since Marne Findlay took WAC honors in 1997. Hemphill’s feat, along with her teammates’ efforts in that race and the 10,000 meters, were especially impressive, Bedard said.

The Rams now have won three Mountain West championships in track and field, including the 2006 women’s indoor title and the 2002 men’s indoor crown.

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The Greenland Trail Races have become known as one of the best early season trail races in Colorado. Normally plagued by poor weather or trail conditions, the 2008 version greeted runners with dry trails and clear skies.

It seemed that the only issue runners had to deal with was a head wind from the south that got steadily stronger as the day progressed.

For the first time in the history of the race, registration was closed before race day as the maximum number of 500 runners was reached two weeks before the race. Even with the 500 runner limit being reached, some of the state’s best road and trail runners gathered at Greenland Open Space in southern Douglas County for what turned out to be a very exciting event.

In the 50K, defending champions Johannes Rudolph of Boulder and Tania Pacev of Denver were in the field. However, newcomer Justin Ricks of Pueblo West stole the show as he blitzed the course in what might be the fastest 50K ever run in Colorado. His new course record of 3:23:11 was more than 13 minutes faster than the previous record. For Pacev, this would not be her year as a knee injury forced her to drop out on the third lap. This paved the way for Michelle Macander of Boulder to cruise to victory in 4:27:32.

In the 25K, Ramiro Paris held off

Dave Mackey, 1:39:56 to 1:40:09. Karen Melliar-Smith was the first female in 2:00:53.

The 8M was part of the 2008 Colorado Runner Racing Series, so numerous road runners came out of their comfort zone to chase series points on the rolling trails of Greenland.

Steven Folkerts ran away from the field, running 46:39, just missing Andy Ames’ course record of 46:33. 14-year-old Kristen Kientz of Highlands Ranch set a new course record of 55:45 on her way to the female title.

Greenland Trail 50K, 25K, 8M April 19, 2008 Greenland, CO 454 Finishers (85 - 50K, 162 - 25K, 207 - 8M) - Timing by: The Colorado Running Company - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,900’ - Weather: Sunny and windy, 45 degrees - Course Records: 50K - Charlie Kelly, 3:37:36 (2006); Tania Pacev, 4:22:01 (2007); 25K - Bernie Boettcher, 1:38:58 (2006); Heather Hunt, 1:49:18 (2006); 8M - Andy Ames, 46:33 (2006); Chrissy Stigerwald, 1:01:26 (2006) 50K Male (Overall): 1. Justin Ricks, 28, Pueblo West, CO, 3:23:11 CR; 2. Johannes Rudolph, 42, Boulder, CO, 3:42:33; 3 Jeff Beuche, 33, Denver, CO, 3:58:08; 4. Ryan Cooper, 33, Boulder, CO, 4:03:15; 5. Harry Harcrow, 40, Larkspur, CO, 4:18:16. Female (Overall): 1. Michelle Macander, 29, Boulder, CO, 4:27:32; 2.

Stephanie Green, 38, Littleton, CO, 4:46:02; 3. Lori Cooper, 32, Boulder, CO, 4:53:01; 4. Theresa Do, 44, Broomfield, CO, 4:56:30; 5. Gayle Zorrilla, 36, Golden, CO, 4:58:52. 25K Male (Overall): 1. Ramiro Paris, 34, Boulder, CO, 1:39:56; 2. Dave Mackey, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:40:09; 3. Greg Voelkel, 29, 1:44:15. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Quispe, 41, Lakewood, CO, 1:48:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. James Worsham, 57, 2:17:41. Seniors (60+): 1. George Greco II, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:17:58. Female (Overall): 1. Karen Melliar-Smith, 33, 2:00:53; 2. Beth Wyatt, 40, 2:01:52; 3. Janet Park, 44, 2:14:54. Masters (40+): 1. Beth Wyatt, 40, 2:01:52. Grand Masters (50+):1. Christine Rodriguez, 51, 2:31:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Martina Ritche, 62, 3:38:11. 8M Male (Overall): 1. Steven Folkerts, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 46:39; 2. Marcus Corbett, 32, 51:37; 3. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 53:17. Masters (40+): 1. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 53:17.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 53:17.

Second Annual Iron Girl Attracts 600+

Denver resident Jocelyn Petrella, 28, claimed the 5K title at the third annual Aflac Iron Girl Denver Run/Walk. The event, taking place at Denver’s City Park, drew more than 670 women, ranging in age from 6 to 75 years of age, and in fitness level, from beginner to elite.

Noelle Green, 43, was the second place finisher and first masters runner in 17:59. Erika Ross of Denver was third in 18:23.

The top Mother/Daughter team was Ellie Webb and Karen Okamoto with a combined time of 45:47.

The race offered women a competitive platform and amenities such as: a post-race catered Breakfast Café, performance shirts sized just for women, IPICO Sports Timing, personalized race bibs, custom finisher medals, and postrace giveaways. Participants were offered first aid and skin cancer awareness kits, with sunscreen, and sponges at each of the refueling stations, in addition to wellness brochures specific to women. Aflac awarded each finisher with a commemorative Aflac Iron Girl plush duck, similar to the one made famous in its national

Ramiro Paris on his way to victory in the Greenland Trail 25K. Seniors (60+): 1. Dwight Cornwell, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 58:56.

Female (Overall): 1. Kristen Kientz, 14, Highlands Ranch, CO, 55:45 CR; 2. Sheila Geere, 44, 56:19; 3. Gina Lucrezi, 25, 57:10.

Masters (40+): 1. Sheila Geere, 44, 56:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cynthia Flora, 50, 1:10:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephanie Wiecks, 61, Palmer Lake, CO, 1:12:02.

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The event attracted athletes from more than 17 states. There were several athletes who stood out from the crowd with their inspirational stories. Among them were Karen Andrew, Gina Redden and Lisa Johnson. Karen, 43, of Aurora lost more than 100 pounds throughout the last seven years and recently completed her first marathon. Gina, 40, from Parker was born with one bad kidney, life-threatening asthma, and had a brain aneurysm burst at age 25 that caused partial paralysis. Now, Gina leads a healthy, active lifestyle and even competes in triathlons. Lisa, 37, from Denver is the director of an after-school program called “Girls on the Run” that combines training for a 5K event with self-esteem building.

Iron Girl 5K May 4, 2008 Denver, CO 681 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Weather: Sunny, 50 degrees - Course Records: New Course Female (Overall): 1. Jocelyn Petrella, 28, Denver, CO, 17:22; 2, Noelle Green, 43, 17:59; 3. Erika Ross, 20, Denver, CO, 18:23; 4. Heather Hutchison, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:51; 5.

Julia Bishop, 15, Silverthorne, CO, 19:08; 6. Heather Bates, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:11; 7. Jennifer Prehn, 25, Broomfield, CO, 19:12; 8. Sharon Good, 36, Greenwood Village, CO, 19:32; 9. Laurie Mizener, 38, Boulder, CO, 19:34; 10. Carolyn Parsons, 47, Englewood, CO, 19:48. Masters (40+): 1. Noelle Green, 43, 17:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Irene Rooney, 51, 22:34.

Seniors (60+): 1. Dianne Fuller, 65, Boulder, CO, 27:15.

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Ricks Runs 3:23 At Greenland Trail 50K

Bolder Boulder Celebrates 30th Year Bolder Boulder 10K May 26, 2008 Boulder, CO

The 30th Bolder Boulder had a record of 54,250 runners and walkers register. In addition, they held the annual elite races for men and women and an emotional Memorial Day celebration. The weather was conducive to fast times with cool temperatures in the 50s and cloudy skies with intermittent rain.

Ridouane Harroufi of Morocco repeated as the men’s champion in the elite race, with the help of a strong kick over the final 500 meters that carried him past Ethiopians Dmessew Tsega and Gebo Berka. Harroufi finished in 28 minutes, 32 seconds to win $4,500, part of a prize purse of $84,000.

It was the fastest winning time in 12 years and the third-fastest Bolder time ever. Harroufi is the first back-to-back winner since Kenyan Thomas Osano back in 1991-92. Josphat Machuka of Kenya holds the course record of 27:52.

Ethiopia repeated as men’s team champion, with a 2-3-6 finish, for 11 points. The U.S. team placed sixth in 12-14-19 from Jorge Torres, Ryan Hall and Ed Torres.

“It is disappointing not to perform better in front of our hometown fans,” Jorge Torres said after the race. He finished in 29:59.

In the women’s elite race, Millicent Gathoni of Kenya, who is training with Dieter Hogen’s group in Boulder, was a surprise winner in 32:49.

Amane Gobena of Ethiopia finished second, followed by Romania’s Luminita Talpos. Team Romania won the women’s title. Team U.S. finished sixth with Deena Kastor, Elva Dryer and Zoila Gomez.

Clint Wells of Superior, CO was the winner of the citizen’s race, running alone for nearly the entire 10K distance. Wells’ time of 30:52 was 40 seconds faster than the next finisher, Chris Gomez of Flagstaff, AZ. Denver North High School senior Joseph Manilafasha was third in 31:40.

Ilsa Paulson, 19, of Flagstaff was the first female in the citizen’s race in 34:42.

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Local Olympian Wins Rocky Mountain Half

The 2008 Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and McDonald’s Women’s 8K significantly increased its number of participants this year with nearly 2,000 registered runners, almost doubling the number of runners that registered last year, while hosting elite field winners, such as Lafayette resident and two-time Olympian Alan Culpepper.

Runners of all speeds and abilities experienced significant new highlights, including advanced electronic timing by IPICO, a fun, festivallike race day expo that included food, beverages, entertainment and kids activities, and a world-class, professional start/finish line. The races began and ended at downtown Denver’s Riverfront Park. The half marathon took runners past several of the city’s signature tourist attractions, including Larimer Square, Coors Field, Invesco Field, Denver’s Performing Arts

Complex, Elitch Gardens as well as providing breathtaking views of the city and mountains from Sloan’s Lake.

In addition, McDonald’s donated $1 for every Women’s 8K registrant to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver and Aurora.

The Denver area is home to two Ronald McDonald Houses including the original House and the new Aurora House near the Fitzsimons medical campus. For more than 30 years, the Ronald McDonald House program has been providing families with a safe, supportive place to stay while their child receives treatment in a nearby hospital or medical facility.

In the half marathon, Culpepper won with a time of 1:07:57.

Jason Parks of Broomfield finished second (1:14:00), and Denver resident John Nichols finished third (1:15:19). In the women’s category, Englewood’s Nicole Chyr was first with a time of 1:28:38, Lindsay Mangold of Broomfield finished second (1:31:07), and Kristin Donald of Brighton finished third (1:31:31).

Boulder’s Kristin Fryburg easily won the McDonald’s Women’s 8K in 29:23, a new course record.

“Today’s events captured what epic Colorado summer running should be,” said Race Director Anton Villatoro. “We started the morning with a few summer showers but the sun came out just in time for racers to cross the finish line.”

Rocky Mountain Half Marathon / McDonald’s Women’s 8K June 8, 2008 Denver, CO 1,462 Finishers (976 - 13.1M, 486 - 8K) - Ipico Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,250’ - Weather: Cloudy with light rain, 50 degrees - Course Records: 13.1M - Julis Kibet, 1:04:56 (2005); Nuta Oaru, 1:13:28 (2007); 8K - Takami Ominari, 29:48 (2007) Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Alan Culpepper, 36, 1:07:57; 2. Jason Parks, 26, 1:14:00; 3. John Nichols, 25, 1:15:19; 4. Matthew Kempton, 23, 1:16:12; 5. Hendrick Maako, 37, 1:17:13. Masters (40+): 1. Todd Straka, 41, 1:19:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 52, 1:30:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Fye, 61, 1:34:29. Female (Overall): 1. Nicole Chyr, 30, 1:28:38; 2. Lindsay Mangold, 28, 1:31:07; 3. Kristin Donald, 26, 1:31:31; 4. Jena Pohle, 28, 1:31:48; 5. Amanda Nilsen, 28, 1:32:13. Masters (40+): 1. Denise Glenn, 41, 1:36:49. Grand Masters (50+):1. Alyn Park, 57, 1:40:08. Seniors (60+): 1. Lois Darnell, 64, 3:15:17. 8K Female (Overall): 1. Kristen Fryburg, 27, 29:23 CR; 2. Cassie Ficken, 24, 32:29; 3. Maria Klemenc, 33, 35:12. Masters (40+): 1. Megan Doberneck, 40, 35:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ruth Pederson, 51, 38:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Sandra Rostie, 64, 49:04.

Garden of the Gods 10M Largest Since 1993

When mountain running legend Matt Carpenter took over as race director for the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile in 2007, he had one vision in mind - return the race to the glory days of the early 1990s. In two short years, he has already succeeded in growing the race and gaining top notch competition. In 2007, the number of race finishers jumped nearly 400 runners and the race garnered the distinction as Colorado Runner’s Race of the Year. This year, there was a ten percent increase in finishers to 1,470, the largest number since 1993.

And the competition? It was the best in ten years. Both male and female course records were bettered and an astounding 18 age group records were bested. 19-year-old Ezkys Sisay and 20-year-old Beeainesh Gebre both came all the way from Flagstaff, AZ to take home the top honors. Both runners are natives of Ethiopia and both winners ran the fastest winning times since 1995, when the course was much easier.

With temperatures in the 50s and an overcast sky, Carpenter knew that race was going to be fast.

“If I could pre-order a day for the race, this would be it,” he said.

The Garden of the Gods Ten Mile may just be one of the most beautiful races in the country. Starting and finishing at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs, runners spend nearly eight miles touring the red rock formations that have made the Garden one of Colorado’s most visited attractions.

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not for the faint of heart. Ranging in elevation from 6,100 to 6,500 feet, there is not one flat stretch of road during the ten miles of running.

That is where the scenery helps take your mind off the pain!

Once again, Carpenter pulled in local high school cross country teams to work the aid stations. Each school battled for the title of “Best Aid Station,” as well as cold hard cash for the program. Cheyenne Mountain High School defended their title from 2007. This year, they “Welcomed Runners To Heaven” at the North Gateway aid station at miles 4 and 5.

Garden of the Gods 10M June 8, 2008 Manitou Springs, CO

9. Kristine Lawson, 28, Parker, CO, 1:08:09; 10. Sheila Geere, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:24. Masters (40+): 1. Eva Hagen, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon Dieter, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:23:26. Seniors (60+): 1.

Carol Kinzy, 60, Pueblo, CO, 1:24:33.

1,470 Finishers - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,280’ - Weather: Cloudy with light rain, 45 degrees - Course Records: Celedonio Rodriguez, 54:28 (2007); Maria Portilla, 1:02:20 (2007) Male (Overall): 1. Ezkys Sisay, 19, Flagstaff, AZ, 52:26 CR; 2.

Josphat Ndeti, 32, Santa Fe, NM, 53:13; 3. Celedonio Rodriguez, 27, Alamosa, CO, 53:34; 4. Josh Glaab, 25, Superior, CO, 54:12; 5. Joel Hamilton, 23, Golden, CO, 55:18; 6. John Gaudette, 22, Denver, CO, 55:23; 7. Mark Stenbeck, 29, Littleton, CO, 55:42; 8.

Steven Folkerts, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 58:03; 9. Brad Chronister, 22, USAFA, CO, 59:14; 10. Adem Fantaw, 33, Portland, OR, 59:16. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Lebo, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 54, Loveland, 1:04:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Dwight Cornwell, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 1:12:52. Female (Overall): 1. Beeainesh Gebre, 20, Flagstaff, AZ, 1:01:20 CR; 2. Camille Herron, 26, Lafayette, IN, 1:05:28; 3. Stephanie Jones, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:08; 4. Lori Stich, 38, Stanwood, MI, 1:06:41; 5. Ashlee Nelson, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:35; 6. Heather McWhirter, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:46; 7. Connilee Walter, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:03; 8. Eva Hagen, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:06;

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Goldsmith, 35, Steamboat Springs, CO, 40:44. Masters (40+): 1. Kelvin Garfit, 57, Denver, CO, 44:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kelvin Garfit, 57, Denver, CO, 44:51. Seniors (60+): 1. Butch Diemer, 67, Boulder, CO, 48:09. Female (Overall): 1. Jennifer Valentine, 26, Boulder, CO, 38:23; 2. Lynda Andros-Clay, 32, Edawards, CO, 38:58; 3. Nancy Thonen, 42, Denver, CO, 42:41.

Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Thonen, 42, Denver, CO, 42:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cindy Cain, 50, Centennial, CO, 50:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Sally Kennett, 66, Salida, CO, 56:29.

Run The Rockies Half Marathon/10K June 7, 2008 Frisco, CO 467 Finishers (167 - 13.1M, 300 - 10K) - Timing by: Event Marketing Group - Elevation: Start = 9,700’, Finish = 9,150’ - Weather: Sunny and windy, 50 degrees - Course Records: 13.1M - Jason Saitta, 1:14:31 (2003); Patty Rogers, 1:30:01 (2003); 10K - Jason Loutitt, 32:55 (2006); Laura Bruess, 38:50 (2002) Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Johannes Rudolph, 43, Boulder, CO, 1:21:38; 2. Joe Ziegenfuss, 33, Minnetonka, MN, 1:27:00; 3. John Borthwick, 44, Shawnee Mission, KS, 1:27:33.

Masters (40+): 1. Johannes Rudolph, 43, Boulder, CO, 1:21:38.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kelly Radigan, 50, Frisco, CO, 1:46:07.

Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Anderson, 62, Evergreen, CO, 1:49:53.

Female (Overall): 1. Kristi Wasson, 33, Boulder, CO, 1:42:34; 2.

Kristina Brendzel, 34, Dillon, CO, 1:43:37; 3. Shannon Schwab, 31, Silverthorne, CO, 1:43:44. Masters (40+): 1. Michelle Baxter, 40, Littleton, CO, 1:56:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patty Corbitt, 63, Vail, CO, 2:14:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Patty Corbitt, 63, Vail, CO, 2:14:07. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Mark Husted, 21, Denver, CO, 38:45; 2. Jason Rahm, 26, Castle Rock, CO, 39:30; 3. Bill

Jennifer Valentine of Boulder is the first finisher in the 10K.

Above Left: Brighton.com Others: Derek Griffiths / Running Memories

Johannes Rudolph of Boulder celebrated his 43rd birthday by winning the Run the Rockies Half Marathon in Frisco. Rudolph’s winning time was 1:21:38.

“It’s nice, high air,” Rudolph said.

“Clean air. ... I don’t like big races. I didn’t run the Bolder Boulder this year because of all the people and noise. Here, you get to enjoy the view instead of being careful of stepping on the person in front of you.”

Rudolph awoke in Breckenridge and pedaled a tandem bike with his wife, Cynthia, to Frisco. There, the couple boarded a bus to Copper Mountain to join the masses at the 10K/half marathon start line. Rudolph waved both of his hands 50 yards before crossing the finish line and wore a sizable grin after it was all over. Rudolph seemed hardly fatigued as he pondered his post-race plans.

“Now we have to bike back up the hill,” he said.

Joe Ziegenfuss of Minnetonka, MN finished second in 1:27:00 and John Borthwick of Shawnee Mission, KS finished third in 1:27:33.

“I flew in yesterday from Minnesota,” Ziegenfuss said. “I figured it would be a good

time to get a race in.” The 9,000 foot altitude didn’t seem to effect the Midwesterner as he worked his way up from eighth place early in the race.

Kristi Wasson of Boulder was the first female in the half marathon with a time of 1:42.34. Wasson was joined on the podium

by Kristina Brendzel of Dillon and Shannon Schwab of Silverthorne.

Jennifer Valentine of Boulder won the 10K outright in 38:23. She was followed

by Lynda Andros-Clay of Edwards (38:58) and Nancy Thonen of Denver (42:41). Mark Husted of Denver (38:45) was the first male runner. He was followed on the men’s side by Jason Rahm of Castle Rock (39:30) and Bill Goldsmith of Steamboat Springs (40:44).

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>> RACE RESULTS << running Desert RATS Trail Running Festival Fruita, CO April 19, 2008 221 Finishers (43 - 50M, 129 - 25M, 37 - 10M, 12 - 5M) - Timing by: Gemini Events - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ 50M Male (Overall): 1. Allen Belshaw, 41, 7:51:15; 2.

Ryan Burch, 28, 8:22:11; 3. Bryan Goding, 36, 8:33:13.

Female (Overall): 1. Helen Cospolich, 31, Breckenridge, CO, 9:45:04; 2. Terri Pfiel, 41, 11:28:13; 3. Milada Copeland, 44, 11:48:13. 25M Male (Overall): 1. Justin Mock, 26, 3:20:42; 2. Daniel Goding, 31, 3:24:17; 3. Chris Grauch, 35, 3:28:44. Masters (40+): 1. Dan Brillon, 42, Boulder, CO, 3:44:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Daniel Schmidt, 50, 4:06:48. Seniors (60+): 1. James Sparks, 61, 5:08:47. Female (Overall): 1. Jenna Gruben, 30, 4:19:34; 2. Louisa Jenkins, 42, 4:20:58; 3. Laura Snider, 31, 4:31:28. Masters (40+): 1. Louisa Jenkins, 42, 4:20:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marianne Martin, 50, 5:02:45. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. 10M Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO, 1:19:28; 2.

Nathan Muhn, 22, 1:24:58; 3. Pete Heck, 40, 1:26:24.

Female (Overall): 1. Heidi Vosbeck, 46, 1:31:04; 2. Meg Tomcho, 35, 1:32:49; 3. Nancy Dolan, 51, 1:36:40. 5M Male (Overall): 1. Eric Reish, 39, 1:04:21; 2. Tom Clark, 55, 1:09:23; 3. Gus Hendricks, 39, 1:50:29. Female (Overall): 1. Kelly Parcell, 40, 51:36; 2. Emma Catmur, 23, 52:01; 3. Kirsten Wall, 31, 52:54.

Spank Blasing 10K/5K Pueblo, CO April 19, 2008 194 Finishers (64 - 10K, 130 - 5K) - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4,500’

10K Male (Overall): 1. William Dillon, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:54; 2. Bobby Valentine, 43, Pueblo, CO, 42:54; 3. David Baker, 50, Pueblo, CO, 44:03; 4. John Michael Roldan, 40, Pueblo, CO, 44:14; 5.

Shawn Loppnow, 41, Pueblo, CO, 44:38. Female (Overall): 1. Lindsey Elaine Schryver, 25, Pueblo, CO, 45:00; 2. Robin Krueger, 39, Pueblo, CO, 45:22; 3.

Jennifer Kottenstette, 27, Pueblo, CO, 45:37; 4. Peggy Oreskovich, 45, Pueblo, CO, 47:02; 5. Paula McCabe, 35, Pueblo, CO, 48:09. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Adam Rich, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:32; 2. Andy Rinne, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:57; 3. Chuck Smead, 56, Mosca, CO, 18:14. Masters (40+): 1. Chuck Smead, 56, Mosca, CO, 18:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Chuck Smead, 56, Mosca, CO, 18:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Gassen, 61, Canon City, CO, 24:29. Female (Overall): 1. Nicole Marie Vettese, 22, Canon City, CO, 21:33; 2.

Kelly Concho-Hayes, 29, Nambe, NM, 21:42; 3. Stacey Diaz, 47, Pueblo, CO, 23:07. Masters (40+): 1. Stacey Diaz, 47, Pueblo, CO, 23:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Martha Drake, 54, Pueblo West, CO, 28:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Eileen Baracz, 60, Canon City, CO, 30:19.

Earth Day 5K Boulder, CO April 20, 2008 698 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,450’ Male (Overall): 1. Matthew Russell, 25, Boulder, CO, 16:33; 2. John Supsic, 29, Boulder, CO, 16:44; 3. John Tribbia, 26, Boulder, CO, 16:58; 4. Brice Young, 22, Boulder, CO, 17:09; 5. Humberto Zelaya III, 33, Boulder, CO, 17:42. Masters (40+): 1. Charles Bedford, 43, Boulder, CO, 18:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave Dooley, 61, Erie, CO, 19:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Dooley, 61, Erie, CO, 19:31. Female (Overall): 1.

Lindsey Mills, 26, Boulder, CO, 18:34; 2. Kara Ford, 29, Thornton, CO, 19:02; 3. Emma Keenan, 20, Boulder,

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CO, 19:21; 4. Karen Franklin, 37, Boulder, CO, 19:50; 5.

Loring Watkins, 25, Boulder, CO, 19:57. Masters (40+): 1. Noelle Green, 43, Erie, CO, 20:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sue Butcher, 55, Boulder, CO, 24:13. Seniors (60+): 1. Bogie Bogner, 60, Boulder, CO 24:55.

Garfield Grumble 5M Palisade, CO April 26, 2008 38 Finishers - Timing by: Mesa Monument Striders - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,000’ Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO, 41:59; 2. Lenny Staats, 45:16; 3. Ryan Jordan, 49:28. Female (Overall): 1. Rachel George, 1:08:53; 2. Jessica Maple, 1:09:01; 3. Donna Farlow, 1:14:41.

McIntosh Mud Hen 5K Longmont, CO April 26, 2008 328 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,250’ Male (Overall): 1. Levi Severson, 27, Boulder, CO, 17:33; 2. Tyler Grotting, 15, Longmont, CO, 17:55; 3.

Drew Schroeder, 17, Longmont, CO, 18:27. Masters (40+): 1. Rick Bruess, 48, Boulder, CO, 19:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Art Ives, 52, Lafayette, CO, 20:39.

Seniors (60+): 1. Jerry Brown, 63, Longmont, CO, 25:01. Female (Overall): 1. Noelle Green, 43, Erie, CO, 20:55; 2. Laura Bruess, 47, Boulder, CO, 21:10; 3. Melissa Roberts, 15, Boulder, CO, 21:29. Masters (40+): 1. Noelle Green, 43, Erie, CO, 20:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carol Shively, 62, Longmont, CO, 26:51. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Shively, 62, Longmont, CO, 26:51.

Cherry Creek Sneak 5M/5K Denver, CO April 27, 2008 6,764 Finishers (3,827 - 5M, 2,937 - 5K) - ChampionChihp Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Course Records: 5M - Derek Kite, 25:06 (2007); Patty Murray, 29:06 (2005); 5K - Amare Awetahegan, 16:59 (2007); Deirdre Matthews, 18:41 (2007) 5M Male (Overall): 1. Nelson Laux, 29, Arvada, CO, 24:39 CR; 2. Payton Batliner, 24, Boulder, CO, 24:44; 3.

Aaron Carrizales, 30, Gering, NE, 25:29; 4. Adam Rich, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:32; 5. Benjamin Zywicki, 19, Golden, CO, 25:43; 6. Art Siemers, 35, Golden, CO, 25:49; 7. Paul Digrappa, 27, Highlands Ranch, CO, 25:57; 8. Oscar Ponce, 30, Wheat Ridge, CO, 27:00; 9.

David Harmer, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:35; 10. Mike Callor, 29, Littleton, CO, 27:54. Masters (40+): 1. Rafael Pacheco, 42, Denver, CO, 28:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Gallegos, 53, Golden, CO, 29:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Joe Hunter, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:06.

Female (Overall): 1. Danielle Korb, 23, Fort Collins, CO, 28:30 CR; 2. Sarah Shepard, 23, Glenwood Springs, CO, 29:24; 3. Carol Menry, 25, Charlotte, NC, 29:48; 4.

Erin Marston, 22, Parker, CO, 30:08; 5. Kristen Kientz, 14, Highlands Ranch, CO, 31:29; 6. Carrie Zografos, 28, Wheat Ridge, CO, 31:37; 7. Jennifer Collins, 29, Arvada, CO, 32:12; 8. Sara Callor, 30, Littleton, CO, 32:22; 9. Lynde Johnson, 30, Denver, CO, 32:28; 10.

Emily Showman, 26, Denver, CO, 32:36. Masters (40+): 1. Janet Rooney, 44, Louisville, CO, 32:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Maria Korb, 54, Fort Collins, CO, 37:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Penny Watson, 60, Denver, CO, 44:50. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Paquito Lopez, 26, Denver, CO, 17:28; 2. Daniel Lupa-chazan, 27, Boulder, CO, 17:37; 3. John Costello, 40, Denver, CO, 17:50; 4.

Craig Clark, 30, Englewood, CO, 17:58; 5. Justin Walk, 26, Parker, CO, 18:27; 6. Kyle Gough, 17, Lakewood, CO, 18:43; 7. Derik Harrison, 15, Centennial, CO, 18:48; 8. Kenneth Seibel, 43, Aurora, CO, 18:53; 9. Gregg Geddes, 39, Centennial, CO, 19:05; 10. Brad Swanson,

Oscar Ponce leads Peter Remien at the Cottonwood Classic 5K.

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>> RACE RESULTS << 36, Denver, CO, 19:11. Masters (40+): 1. John Costello, 40, Denver, CO, 17:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Reilly, 55, Denver, CO, 20:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephen Berger, 60, Littleton, CO, 21:20. Female (Overall): 1. Sarah Pizzo, 25, Lakewood, CO, 19:04; 2. Deirdre Matthews, 38, Bailey, CO, 19:19; 3. Lynda Andros, 32, Edwards, CO, 19:37; 4. Grace Champagne, 30, Denver, CO, 20:16; 5. Nancy Thowen, 42, Denver, CO, 20:56; 6. Heather Meacham, 22, Boulder, CO, 21:25; 7. Brandi Bernert, 29, Denver, CO, 21:41; 8. Sandra Boots, 42, Centennial, CO, 21:50; 9. Piper Williams, 15, Littleton, CO, 21:57; 10. Morgan Ryand, 47, Wheat Ridge, CO, 21:59. Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Thowen, 42, Denver, CO, 20:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Bennett, 53, Boulder, CO, 25:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Robbins, 65, Denver, CO, 28:38.

Cinco De Mayo 10K/5K Pueblo, CO May 4, 2008 246 Finishers (76 - 10K, 170 - 5K) - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ 10K Male (Overall): 1. Andrew Letherby, 34, Boulder, CO, 31:08; 2. Adam Rich, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:45; 3. Daniel Castaneda, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:26; 4. Aaron Rubalcaba-Lopez, 23, Pueblo, CO, 33:05; 5. Ramon Dominguez-Cabrera, 24, Chihuahua, MX, 33:53. Female (Overall): 1. Michele Suszek, 25, Westminster, CO, 37:52, 2. Nirna Ramirez, 25, Chihuahua, MX, 37:58; 3. Maija Hitchings, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:41; 4. Meg Letherby, 34, Boulder, CO, 39:55; 5. Alba Silva, 24, Chihuahua, MX, 41:30. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Davie Luna, 12, Pueblo, CO, 20:18; 2. Jake Book, 30, Pueblo, CO, 20:24; 3. Robert Lucero, 36, Pueblo, CO, 20:35. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Barris, 44, Pueblo West, CO, 20:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Francisco Paredes Aleman, 53, Chihuahua,

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Bill Moyle finishes the Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon in Gateway, CO. MX, 22:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Gassen, 61, Canon City, CO, 25:33. Female (Overall): 1. Kelly ConchoHayes, 29, Pueblo, CO, 21:46; 2. Candy Flores-Nunez, 14, Chihuahua, MX, 22:07; 3. Gianni Realeen Palumbo, 13, Pueblo West, CO, 23:56. Masters (40+): 1. Mary Humphreys, 45, Pueblo West, CO, 27:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pamela Patterson, 56, Pueblo West, CO, 30:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Eileen Baracz, 60, Canon City, CO, 32:15.

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1,015 Finishers - Ipico Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,250’ Male (Overall): 1. Paul Digrappa, 27, Castle Rock, CO, 15:16; 2. Greg Reindl, 23, Denver, CO, 15:52; 3. Dave Scudamore, 38, Denver, CO, 17:16; 4. Tony Tochtrop, 44, Denver, CO, 17:31; 5. Steven Kohuth, 42, Louisville, CO, 17:43; 6. Kirk Framke, 34, Denver, CO, 18:38; 7.

Matt Miller, 17, Broomfield, CO, 18:44; 8. Tyler Crippen, 36, Denver, CO, 18:46; 9. Paul Moreau, 42, Golden, CO, 18:58; 10. Andrew McNutt, 25, Denver, CO, 19:03.

Masters (40+): 1. Tony Tochtrop, 44, Denver, CO, 17:31.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Roger Larson, 52, Denver, CO, 22:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Lewandowski, 61, Englewood, CO, 29:30. Female (Overall): 1. Kristen Kientz, 14, Littleton, CO, 18:39; 2. Angie Anderson, 27,

Denver, CO, 19:35; 3. Sheri Wright, 44, Superior, CO, 19:52; 4. Sarah Lewandowski, 23, Denver, CO, 20:42; 5.

Brianna Nelson, 13, Parker, CO, 21:23; 6. Patti Bauman, 43, Denver, CO, 21:55; 7. Lindsey Koch, 11, Englewood, CO, 22:01; 8. Kendell Marquez, 14, Denver, CO, 22:18; 9. Conley Marquez, 10, Denver, CO, 22:23; 10. Alice Yoo, 33, Denver, CO, 22:25. Masters (40+): 1. Sheri Wright, 44, Superior, CO, 19:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Faith Gregor, 54, Denver, CO, 26:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Valerie Kluver, 64, Denver, CO, 40:13.

Mamma Mia 5K Denver, CO May 10, 2008 172 Finishers - Ipico Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ Male (Overall): 1. Mohamud Ige, 19, 16:52; 2. Serge Wenzel, 22, 18:20; 3. Matt Strand, 40, 18:25. Masters (40+): 1. Matt Strand, 40, 18:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Reilly, 55, 20:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Alfredo Tadco, 67, 24:18. Female (Overall): 1. Erika Ross, 20, Denver, CO, 19:38; 2. Sarah Estill, 24, 21:06; 3. Laura Griffin, 27, Lakewood, CO, 21:29. Masters (40+): 1.

Carol Clark, 44, Littleton, CO, 24:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Angela Kettner, 51, 26:18. Seniors (60+): 1.

Marlene Knapp, 60, Denver, CO, 53:23.

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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 win $300 and be featured in Colorado Runner magazine. Second and third place runners in each division will receive awards from the Boulder Running Company.

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January 12

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Lafayette

February 17

President’s Day 5K

5K

Denver

March 15

Sharin’ O’ The Green

5K

Fort Collins

April 19

Greenland Trail Races

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Greenland

May 4

Colorado Half Marathon

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Fort Collins

May 17

Cottonwood Classic

5K

Thornton

June 8

Garden of the Gods 10M

10M

Manitou Springs

June 28

Slacker Half Marathon

13.1M

Georgetown

July 4

Scar Top Mountain Run

12K

Coal Creek Canyon

July 26

Grand Prix Classic

10K

Colorado Springs

August 3

Evergreen Town Race

10K

Evergreen

August 16

Peach Festival

5M

Palisade

September 1

Park to Park

10M

Denver

September 14

Lead King Loop

25K

Marble

October 25

Eerie Erie

5K

Erie

November 9

Panicking Poultry

5K

Boulder

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Cottonwood Classic 5K Thornton, CO May 17, 2008 425 Finishers - Ipico Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,400’ Male (Overall): 1. Peter Remien, 28, Boulder, CO 15:48 CR; 2. Oscar Ponce, 30, Wheat Ridge, CO, 15:58; 3.

Steven Folkerts, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 16:17. Masters (40+): 1. Tim Jones, 47, Loveland, CO, 16:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 53, Loveland, CO, 17:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Dwight Cornwell, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 19:32. Female (Overall): 1. Kara Ford, 29, Thornton, CO, 18:05 CR; 2. Sheila Geere, 44, 19:01; 3. Noelle Green, 43, Erie, CO, 19:12. Masters (40+): 1. Sheila Geere, 44, 19:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Cynthia Flora, 50, Littleton, CO, 22:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephanie Wiecks, 61, Palmer Lake, CO, 22:12.

Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon Gateway, CO May 18, 2008 39 Finishers

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39 Finishers (28 - 52.4M, 72 - 26.2M, 51 - 13.1M, 23 - 5K) - Timing By: Wyoming Marathon - Weather: Sunny, 30-50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 8,000’ 52.4M Male (Overall): 1. Bryan Goding, 36, CO, 7:42:49; 2. Pete Stevenson, 35, CO, 8:48:50; 3. Eric Lee, 26, CO, 8:53:30. Female (Overall): 1. Jamie Donaldson, 33, Littleton, CO, 8:17:24 CR; 2. Karla Holgers, 29, CO, 9:58:40; 3. Anita Fromm, 37, NM, 10:29:40. Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Dan Goding, 31, CO, 3:17:15; 2. Brian Waters, 25, GA, 3:26:08; 3.

Corey Hanson, 31, CO, 3:27:49; 4. Eric Binder, 51, CO, 3:29:23; 5. Tom Carminati, 51, CO, 3:38:29. Female (Overall): 1. Stacey McAnelly, 38, MN, 4:08:10; 2. Julie Hagen, 40, CO, 4:39:10; 3. Christine Dennis, 37, CO, 4:40:32; 4. Stephanie Day, 43, WA, 4:44:35; 5. Debra Mikels, 51, MT, 5:05:57. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Dan Radosevich, 45, WY, 1:30:37; 2. Kevin Jafari, 52, WY, 1:34:36; 3. Nick Clark, 34, CO, 1:40:13; 4.

Darren Clifford, 46, CO, 1:47:43; 5. Denny Jordan, 56, MN, 1:55:07. Female (Overall): 1. Kathryn Helmarick, 18, WY, 2:02:26; 2. Jennifer Keller, 32, CO, 2:03:29; 3.

Haydee Dijkstal, 25, WY, 2:05:27; 4. Jerrica Simpson, 23, WY, 2:09:02; 5. Shana Gillette, 44, CO, 2:11:43.

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23 Finishers Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 29:02; 2. Scott Olson, 31:42; 3. Rick Denesik, 31:54. Female (Overall): 1. Suzy Coykendall, 44:51; 2. D Plunkett, 46:55; 3.

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Littleton’s Jamie Donaldson set a new course record (8:17:24) in winning the Rocky Mountain Double Marathon in Laramie.

May 31, 2008 323 Timed Finishers - Ipico Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ Male (Overall): 1. Kristopher Swygert, 31, 17:52; 2. Salim Haji, 36, 19:12; 3. Chris Moore, 36, Aurora, CO, 23:58.

Masters (40+): 1. Joseph Seracuse, 46, Evergreen, CO, 25:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Matthew Switzer, 51, 28:18. Seniors (60+): 1. John Hopkins, 64, Grand Junction, CO, 34:27. Female (Overall): 1. Noel Green, 43, 20:11; 2. Emily Mauser, 14, 21:45; 3. Heidi Munger, 35, 21:46. Masters (40+): 1. Noel Green, 43, 20:11.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kimberlee Lamothe, 51, Denver, CO, 28:51. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Steamboat Springs, CO June 1, 2008 1,657 Finishers (315 - Marathon, 961 - Half Marathon, 381 - 10K) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Marathon Start = 8,128’, Half Marathon Start = 6,990’, 10K Start = 6,728’, Finish = 6,728’ - Course Records: Marathon = Chris Prior, 2:23:59 (1990); Kirsten Whetstone, 2:54:59 (1990); Half Marathon = Don Janicki, 1:07:23 (1995); Inge McClory, 1:18:30 (1995); 10K = Brian Sheriff, 30:24 (1990); Rosa Mota, 34:04 (1988) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Jason Saitta, 30, Parker, CO, 2:36:02; 2. Todd Trapp, 29, Craig, CO, 2:41:56; 3. Ian Mallams, 18, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2:45:03. Masters (40+): 1. David Pokorny, 40, Saint Louis, MO, 2:54:01.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 55, Montrose, CO, 3:03:12. Seniors (60+): 1. John Parson, 62, Denver, CO, 3:57:24. Female (Overall): 1. Holly Meyer, 28, Albuquerque, NM, 3:29:03; 2. Debbie Cropper, 46, Anchorage, AK, 3:31:36; 3. Patricia Wassik, 50, Denver, CO, 3:32:41. Masters (40+): 1. Debbie Cropper, 46, Anchorage, AK, 3:31:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Patricia Wassik, 50, Denver, CO, 3:32:41. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Tim Hola, 33, Littleton, CO, 1:16:57; 2. Adam Batliner, 32, Boulder, CO, 1:17:47; 3. Steve Cathcart, 43, Fort Collins, CO, 1:19:31; 4. Brad Pace, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 1:21:40; 5. Steven Sellars, 47, Superior, CO, 1:22:25.

Masters (40+): 1. Steve Cathcart, 43, Fort Collins,

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Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO, 3:41:42; 2. Scott Shine, Montrose, CO, 3:47:39; 3. Brad Kahrs, Delta, CO, 4:10:00. Female (Overall): 1. Nancy Dolan, Buena Vista, CO, 4:31:32; 2. Brenna Willis, Erie, CO, 4:41:26; 3. Jeanie Grooms, Grand Junction, CO, 5:03:31.

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Casper Marathon and Half Marathon Casper, WY June 8, 2008 270 Finishers (169 - Marathon, 101 - Half Marathon) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Undergrooud - Elevation: Start = 5,250’, Finish = 5,150’ - Course Records: Marathon = Robert Onders, 2:43:33 (2007); Tracey Stewart, 3:01:32 (2007); Half Marathon = Dan Radosevich, 1:18:15 (2005); Becky Sondag, 1:27:36 (2007) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Robert Onders, 35, Cody, WY, 2:44:07; 2. Joe Wilson, 32, Casper, WY, 2:49:39; 3.

Bradley Dickerson, 41, Alliance, NE, 3:08:29. Masters (40+): 1. Bradley Dickerson, 41, Alliance, NE, 3:08:29.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bill Grether, 57, Bellingham, WA, 3:22:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Lichnovsky, 60, Arlington, TX, 3:32:38. Female (Overall): 1. Tracy Thelen, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:07:26; 2. Allyson Weimer, 20, Washington, OK, 3:24:59; 3. Wanda Gau, 46, Little Falls, MN, 3:28:06. Masters (40+): 1. Wanda Gau, 46, Little Falls, MN, 3:28:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ellen Berlin, 58, Denver, CO, 4:06:13. Seniors (60+): 1. Barbara Brady, 64, Livermore, CA, 4:22:29.

Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Pat Bragassa, 45, Rigby, ID, 1:18:46; 2. Jon Kinner, 28, Lakewood, CO, 1:19:12; 3. Dan Radosevich, 45, Laramie, WY, 1:20:44.

Masters (40+): 1. Pat Bragassa, 45, Rigby, ID, 1:18:46.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ken Konicek, 56, Pinedale, WY, 1:27:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Nelson, 62, West Allis, WI, 1:59:03. Female (Overall): 1. Becky Sondag, 39, Casper, WY, 1:27:42; 2. Daisy Pacheco, 28, Casper, WY, 1:42:30; 3. Gail Deal, 49, Casper, WY, 1:44:27.

Masters (40+): 1. Gail Deal, 49, Casper, WY, 1:44:27.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Teresa Grocki, 51, Amarillo, TX, 2:02:42. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Teva Spring Runoff 10K Vail, CO June 8, 2008 299 Finishers - Timing by: Vail Recreation District - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 8,200’ Male (Overall): 1. Rickey Gates, 27, Vail, CO, 39:44; 2. Payton Batliner, 24, Boulder, CO, 40:06; 3. Joseph Gray, 24, 40:06. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 42, Alamosa, CO, 40:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Timothy Smith, 50, 52:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Randy Whitt, 61, 1:11:59. Female (Overall): 1. Laura Haefeli, 40, Del Norte, CO, 46:30; 2. Sarah Shepard, 23, 48:29; 3.

Brandy Erholtz, 33, Bailey, CO, 48:54. Masters (40+): 1. Laura Haefeli, 40, Del Norte, CO, 46:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jeanne Blatter, 50, Silt, CO, 1:05:10.

Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

multi-sport Barkin’ Dog Duathlon 5K Run, 30K Bike, 5K Run Denver, CO May 10, 2008 412 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ Male (Overall): 1. Joshua Merrick, 27, Lakewood, CO, 1:13:59; 2. Matthew Russell, 25, Boulder, CO, 1:17:07; 3. Joseph Fogarty, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:18:42.

Masters (40+): 1. Mark Dillard, 42, Englewood, CO, 1:23:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ted Kennedy, 52, Boulder, CO, 1:30:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Al Marvin, 60, Denver, CO, 1:36:34. Female (Overall): 1. Jocelyn Petrella, 29, Denver, CO, 1:27:21; 2. Uli Bromme, 27, Boulder, CO, 1:27:34; 3. Susan Langley, 38, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:29:27. Masters (40+): 1. Ellen Hart, 50, Denver, CO, 1:32:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ellen Hart, 50, Denver, CO, 1:32:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Heidi Hoffmann, 60, Aspen, CO, 2:04:20.

Little Foot Triathlon 750m Swim, 15M Bike, 5K Run Morrison, CO May 11, 2008 140 Finishers - Timing by: Summit Race Management - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,750’ Male (Overall): 1. Branden Rakita, 1:09:32; 2. Jordan Jones, 1:11:11; 3. Haven Barnes, 1:12:04. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Orendorff, 57, 1:19:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Orendorff, 57, 1:19:54. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Female (Overall): 1. Karen MellarSmith, 1:22:44; 2. Jocelyn Petrella, 29, 1:24:13; 3.

Kristen Peterson, 23, 1:24:57. Masters (40+): 1. Joan Hines, 40, 1:41:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Scroggs, 56, 1:55:30. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

Tinman Triathlon 1000m Swim, 36M Bike, 10K Run 500m Swim, 36M Bike, 5K Run Fort Morgan, CO May 18, 2008

Brandy Erholtz of Bailey finished as the third female at the Teva Spring Runoff 10K in Vail.

44, Niwot, CO, 57:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dennis Coombs, 56, Longmont, CO, 1:06:57. Seniors (60+): 1.

Dave Robinette, 67, Centennial, CO, 1:14:40. Female (Overall): 1. Sandy Cranny, 43, Niwot, CO, 1:06:40; 2.

Katie Bell, 31, Ward, CO, 1:06:52; 3. Laurie Mizener, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:07:01. Masters (40+): 1. Sandy Cranny, 43, Niwot, CO, 1:06:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janice Louden, 54, Louisville, CO, 1:16:20. Seniors (60+): 1.

Carol Daily, 63, Lafayette, CO, 1:38:22.

67 Finishers (24 - Sprint, 43 - Tinman) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground Tinman Male (Overall): 1. Tim Hola, 34, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:12:27; 2. Andrew Johnson, 32, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:18:27; 3. Charlie Kelly, 31, Boulder, CO, 2:20:58. Female (Overall): 1. Michelle Steiner, 34, Boulder, CO, 2:33:58; 2. Julie Purrington, 33, 2:35:19; 3. Katie Brooks, 28, Aspen, CO, 2:45:19. Sprint Male (Overall): 1. Leo Hansen, 28, Denver, CO, 1:54:26; 2.

Guy Sigley, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:57:09; 3. Rick Flood, 48, Loveland, CO, 2:08:15. Female (Overall): 1.

Egan Charo, 34, Parker, CO, 2:05:32; 2. Nicole Sulzen, 31, Littleton, CO, 2:10:01; 3. Kim Grant, 49, Denver, CO, 2:21:04.

Longmont Triathlon 525y Swim, 12M Bike, 5K Run Longmont, CO June 1, 2008

Mini Ha Ha Triathlon 525y Swim, 12M Bike, 5K Run Broomfield, CO June 8, 2008 418 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners Male (Overall): 1. Richard Paradis, 43, Denver CO, 46:52; 2. Ryan Gosney, 35, Broomfield CO, 47:48; 3.

Jason Myers, 34, Westminster CO, 49:03. Masters (40+): 1. Richard Paradis, 43, Denver CO, 46:52.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Gavin Slater, 51, Broomfield CO, 55:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Brad Hershelman, 61, Arvada CO, 1:04:06. Female (Overall): 1. Tracy Johnson, 46, Broomfield CO, 46, 51:32; 2. Kim Godfrey, 28, Broomfield CO, 28, 56:10; 3. Courtney Frasch, 41, Westminster CO, 41, 57:33. Masters (40+): 1. Tracy Johnson, 46, Broomfield CO, 46, 51:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jane Weitzel, 50, Longmont CO, 1:03:28.

Seniors (60+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 61, Thornton CO, 1:13:15.

273 Finishers - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground Male (Overall): 1. Kyle Fredin, 37, Longmont, CO, 57:04; 2. Bob Cranny, 44, Niwot, CO, 57:57; 3. Michael Miller, 31, Denver, CO, 58:11. Masters (40+): 1. Bob Cranny,

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CO, 1:19:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Brad Pace, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 1:21:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Lemire, 65, Boulder, CO, 1:35:10. Female (Overall): 1.

Amy Schneider, 30, Denver, CO, 1:33:10; 2. Courtney Bennigson, 28, Ithaca, NY, 1:33:42; 3. Eileen McCann, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:34:30; 4. Kim Jones, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 1:34:45; 5. Kim McConnell, 40, Erie, CO, 1:34:55.

Masters (40+): 1. Kim Jones, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 1:34:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kim Jones, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 1:34:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Dahlstrom, 60, Boulder, CO, 2:02:50. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Tito Downer, 29, Indianapolis, IN, 36:08; 2. JD Daerr, 27, Boulder, CO, 36:44; 3. Derek Leidigh, 24, Steamboat Springs, CO, 36:54. Masters (40+): 1. Robert Willcox, 46, Steamboat Springs, CO, 39:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rich Holston, 55, Westminster, CO, 44:40.

Seniors (60+): 1. George Mueller, 63, Arvada, CO, 57:27. Female (Overall): 1. Danielle Korb, 23, Fort Collins, CO, 37:31; 2. Lesia Atkinson, 42, Boulder, CO, 41:19; 3. Mary Shore, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 45:29.

Masters (40+): 1. Lesia Atkinson, 42, Boulder, CO, 41:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jacqueline Whitehead, 56, Lakewood, CO, 56:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Annie Ginsberg, 61, Grand Lake, CO, 1:34:05.

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Vista Ridge Firecracker 5K; 5:30 PM; Columbine Mine Park, Erie, CO; redlineraces.com; 720-2706569; $$

07/04

Blue Ribbon Trail Race; 10K; 7:30 AM; Memorial Park, Silverton, CO; ebussilvertonws.ebusbuilder. com; 970-387-5654

07/04

Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run; 5M; 8:00 AM; Boogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-6942202;

07/04

Firecracker 5K; 8:15 AM; Leadville, CO; 719-4865317

07/04

Firecracker 5K; 9:00 AM; Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree, CO; co-lonetree.civicplus.com; 303-225-4948;

07/09

Summit Trail Running Series III; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970453-1734

07/26

Run For Hope; 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; runforhope.net; 970-229-1366

07/11

Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run; 100M; 6:00 AM; SIlverton High School, Silverton, CO; hardrock100.com; 970-259-3693

07/26

Spring Creek Memorial; 9M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Spring Creek Trailhead, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-875-2329

07/12

Double Dog Dare You Wolford Trail Run; 13.1M, 5M; 7:00 AM; Wolford Reservoir Dam, Kemmling, CO; runkremmling.com; 970-724-3472

07/27

Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; 12.7M, 4.5K; 8:00 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, CO; runuphillracing.com; 303-870-0487

07/12

Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10K; 8:00 AM; Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 303-674-6441

07/27

State Games of America; 5K; 7:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; stategamesofthewest.org; 719-634-7333 x1003

07/12

Falcon 5K; 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; High School, Falcon, CO; meridiandentalfalcon.com; 719-495-3131

07/31

Mountain R.A.T.S.; 6:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; geminiadventures.com; 303-652-9949

High Mountain Runs; 50K, 25K; 8:00 AM; High Mountain Institute, Leadville, CO; hminet.org; 210-573-3997

07/31

07/12

Pearl St Mile; 1M; 6:00 PM; Boulder, CO; 5430sports.com; 303-442-0041; $$

08/01

Trophy Series Race; 5K; 6:30 PM; DeKovend Park, Centennial, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

07/12

Hogback Hustle 5K; 8:30 AM; City Park, New Castle, CO; ewysocki@holycross.com; 970-9849705

08/01

07/12

Howelsen Hill 8M; 9:00 AM; Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970870-9273

Wild West Relay; 195M; 6:00 PM; Budweiser Tour Center, Fort Collins, CO; wildwestrleay.com; 303-800-5353

08/02

Eldora Trail 10K; 8:00 AM; Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, CO; digdeepsports.com; 303960-8129; $$

07/04

FireKracker 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub.org; 970-493-5220;

07/04

Four on the Fourth; 4K; 9:00 AM; Avery Brewing Company, Boulder, CO; averybrewing.com; 303440-4324

07/12

Mountain Park Trail Run; 7M, 4M, 1M; 8:30 AM; Mountain Park, Durango, CO; durangogov.org; 970-375-7313

08/02

Moonlight Madness; 5M; 7:30 PM; 3685 Verde Rd, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-676-7343

07/04

Freedom Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202;

07/12

Rogers River Run; 5K; 7:30 AM; Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO; ci.longmont.co.us/rec; 303-651-8405

08/02

Mt. Werner Classic Trail Run; 12M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Gondola Base, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-819-0316

07/04

Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon; 8.3M; 8:00 AM; Gothic, CO; rmbl.org; 970-349-7231

07/12

08/02

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

HRCA Independence Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7053;

Wolford Mountain Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Wolford Reservoir Dam, Kremmling, CO; runkremmling.com; 970-724-3472

07/13

Barr Trail Mountain Race; 12M; 7:00 AM; Cog Railway Station, Manitou Springs, CO; runpikespeak.com; 719-590-7086; $$

08/03

Evergreen Town Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen High School, Evergreen, CO; evergreentownrace.org; 303-642-7917; 08

07/04

Independence 10K; 8:30 AM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970-453-1734

07/13

Donor Dash; 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; donoralliance; 303-380-5633;

08/03

Fall Marathon Training Series; 15M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

07/04

Liberty Run; 4M; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202;

07/13

CMRA Mountain Madness; 12K; 7:30 AM; Christies of Genessee, Genessee, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-794-2952

08/03

La Luz Trail Race; 9M; 7:00 AM; La Luz Trailhead, Albuquerque, NM; laluztrailrun.org; 505-797-0791

07/13

RMRR Trophy Series Race; 2M; 8:00 AM; Bible Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

08/06

Summit Trail Running Series V; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970453-1734

07/19

Race for the Cure; 5K; 8:00 AM; Rio Grande Park, Aspen, CO; komenaspen.org; 970-920-0250;

08/09

Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon; 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; gtishalf.org; 303-570-0824;

07/04

07/04

Northern Colorado Race For The Cure; 5K; 8:00 AM; Greeley, CO; komennco.org; 970-356-6964;

07/04

Palmer Lake 4th of July 4M; 7:30 AM; Palmer Lake Regional Park, Palmer Lake, CO; july4funrun. com; 719-481-1747

07/04

Scar Top Mountain Run; 12K; 8:00 AM; Coal Creek Community Center, Coal Creek Canyon, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917; 08

07/19

Women’s Distance Festival; 5K; 7:30 AM; N. Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-635-3833

08/09

Idiot’s Hill Trail Run; 9.5M; 7:00 AM; Ceriani Park, Kremmling, CO; runkremmling.com; 970-724-3472

07/20

Berry Picker Trail Run; 5M; 9:00 AM; Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

08/09

07/04

Spruce Canyon 5K; 8:00 AM; Coal Creek Community Center, Coal Creek Canyon, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917;

Mayors Cup; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Woodland Park, CO; city-woodlandpark.org; 719-687-5225

07/20

Rat Race; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Ault, CO; active.com; 970-834-1326;

07/04

Couples Relay; 5K-4M; 8:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; couplesrelay. com; 303-800-5353

08/09

Steamboat Sprint; 400y; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

07/20

Fall Marathon Training Series; 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

08/09

07/04

Superior Downhill Mile; 1M; 7:00 AM; Superior, CO; superiordownhillmile.com; 720-323-1328; $$

Rider Ramble; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Milliken Elementary School, Milliken, CO; dksgst@yahoo. com; 970-587-4006; $$

07/20

Silver Rush Trail Run; 50M; 7:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100.com; 719-486-3502

08/10

10K @ 10,000 Feet; 9:00 AM; Top of Gondola, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

07/20

Vail Half Marathon; 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

08/10

LT 100 10K; 12:00 PM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100.com; 719-486-3502

07/22

Freeman Myre Corporate Challenge; 5K; 6:30 PM; Colorado Technology Center, Louisville, CO; fmcorporatechallenge.com; 303-635-2815; $$

08/13

CMRA Fairmount Trail Run; 5K; 6:30 PM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-279-3509

07/23

Summit Trail Running Series IV; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970453-1734

08/13

Summit Trail Running Series VI; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970453-1734

07/24

Paint Mines 6K; 6:30 PM; Calhan, CO; elpasocountyfair.com; 719-573-4133

08/14

Creamsicle Day 8K; 5:30 PM; Vista Ridge Park, Erie, CO; redlineraces.com; 720-270-6569; $$

07/26

Kennebec Challenge Trail Run; 15M; 8:00 AM; La Plata City Campground, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-385-7230

08/16

Basalt Half Marathon; 13.1M; 7:45 AM; Ruedi Dam, Basalt, CO; basaltriverdays.com; 970-6182063

07/26

Classic 10K; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803; $$ 08

08/16

Boulder Roubaix 15K; 8:00 AM; Boulder, CO; dbcevents.com; 303-619-9419

07/26

Menotr’s Walk; 9:00 AM; Denver, CO; bkbltd.com

07/26

Kid’s Cure for Cancer; 5K, 1K; 8:00 AM; Metro Park at Inverness, Englewood, CO; brentsplace. org; 303-831-4545

08/16

Holy Cow Trail Stampede; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Christopher Fields Softball Complex, Westminster, CO; ci.westminster.co.us; 303-430-2400 x2208;

08/16

Leadville Trail 100; 100M; 4:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100.com; 719-486-3502

07/05

Gateway Canyons 4th of July Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway, CO; gatewaycanyons.com; 970-931-2458

07/05

Leadville Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 15M; 8:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100.com; 719-486-3502

07/05

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

07/05

Run For Independence; 5M; 9:00 AM; Winter Park, CO; playwinterpark.com; 970-726-4118

07/06

Summer Roundup Trail Run; 12K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; summerroundup.com; 719-473-2625

07/06

Mountain Madness Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Howellson Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-879-1250

07/06

Vail Hill Climb; 7.5M; 8:00 AM; Vail’s Mountain Haus, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280; $$

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07/26

Reece’s Roundup; 5K, 1M; 7:30 AM; Butterfield Park, Castle Rock, CO; rubinofamily.net; 303-9076597;

08/16

Peach Festival 5M; 8:00 AM; Taylor Elementary School, Palisade, CO; palisadepeachfest.com; 970-250-8592; 08

08/16

Pikes Peak Ascent; 13.32M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon. org; 719-473-2625

08/24

CMRA Elk Meadow Trail Race; 10K; 8:00 AM; Elk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-979-9592

08/24

Fall Marathon Training Series; 20M; 6:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366 Race For Research; 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202;

09/01

Colorado Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO; coloradorun.com; 970-224-9114

09/01

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

09/01

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

09/01

Tiger Fun Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Holy Family High School, Broomfield, CO; tigerfunrun.com; 303410-1411

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

08/24

Run the Rock!; 5K; 8:00 AM; Beaver Ranch Open Space Park, Conifer, CO; rock5k.com; 720-2610860;

08/24

Tiny Miracles Trot; 5K; 9:00 AM; Inverness Business Park, Englewood, CO; tinymiracles.net; 303-758-7188;

09/01

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

08/17

Alfred Packer Cannibal Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; The Riverfront Event Center, Littleton, CO; bkbltd. com; 303-531-7355

08/25

GORE-TEX TransRockies Run; 125M; 12:00 PM; Beaver Creek, CO; transrockies.com; 970-3004762; $$

09/04

08/17

Continental Divide Trail Run; 16M; 8:00 AM; Fish Creek Falls Parking Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-879-0385

08/30

Creede Mountain Runs; 22M, 12M, 2M; 9:00 AM; Creede, CO; creedemountainrun.com; 719658-1101

Run the Ridge; 10K,5K; 5:30 PM; Vista Ridge Community Center, Erie, CO; redlineraces.com; 720-270-6569; $$

09/06

08/17

Mulberry Hill Climb; 7:00 AM; Ceriani Park, Kremmling, CO; runkremmling.com; 970-724-3472

08/30

Grand Teton Ultras; 100M, 50M; 6:00 AM; Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, WY; tetonraces.com; 208787-2077

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

09/06

08/17

Pikes Peak Marathon; 26.2M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon. org; 719-473-2625; $$

08/31

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

Golden Gallop; 10K, 5K, 1K; 7:15 AM; Splash Aquatic Park, Golden, CO; goldengallop.com; 303619-9697;

09/06

08/23

Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 4.5M loops; 8:00 AM; Beaver Creek, CO; beavercreek.snow.com; 970-845-5293; $$

08/31

Coal Creek Crossing; 5K; 7:00 AM; Community Park, Louisville , CO; louisvillerecreation.com; 303-666-7400

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

09/06

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

08/23

Erace Homelessness; 10K, 5K, 2K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; eracehomelessness.org; 303832-1622 x207

08/31

Grand Teton Trail Marathon; 26.2M; 7:00 AM; Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, WY; tetonraces.com; 208-787-2077

09/06

Mid Mountain Marathon; 26.2M; 8:00 AM; Deer Valley, Park City, UT; mountaintrails.org; 435-6496839

08/31

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

09/06

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

Vail Trophy Challenge; 10K; 8:00 PM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

09/06

08/31

SkirtChaser 5K; 9:00 AM; Denver, CO; skirtchaser5k.com; 303-442-3740; $$

09/07

09/01

ADT Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:30 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; adtmarathon.com; 719-282-1671; $$

10K @ 10,000 Feet; 10:00 AM; Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970879-1250

08/16

08/16

08/23

08/23

08/23

Park City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Basin Fieldhouse, Park City, UT; pcmarathon.com; Run With The Horses Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Expedition Island, Green River, WY; grchamber.com; 307-875-5711 US Half Marathon Copper Mountain; 13.1M, 12K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Copper Mountain, CO; copperhalf. com; 415-2US-HALF;

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09/07

AIDS Run Colorado; 5K; 8:00 AM; Cheesman Park, Denver, CO; aidsruncolorado.org; 303-8370166 x306;

09/20

Run For Lift-Up; 7M, 3M; 9:30 AM; Steamboat Pilot, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-871-4233

09/07

DDRC Harvest Festival; 5M, 3M, 1M; 8:00 AM; North JeffCo Park, Arvada, CO; ddrcco.com; 303462-6593;

09/20

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

09/07

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

09/20

Running of the Bulls; 3.75M, 1M; 10:00 AM; Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park, CO; partnersmentoringyouth.org; 970-577-9348

09/07

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

09/20

SALOMON Equinox Fall Trail Running Festival; 12Hr, 6Hr, 12M, 6M; 8:30 AM; Nordic Center, Frisco, CO; emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

09/07

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

09/20

Wag ‘N Trail; 1.6M; 10:00 AM; Gkendale Farm Open Space, Castle Rock, CO; ddfl.org

09/07

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

09/21

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

09/07

Trophy Series Race; 8M; 8:00 AM; Chatfield Reservoir, Littleton, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

09/21

Boulder Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bouldermarathon.com; 303-859-0244;

09/07

Tiger Prowl; 5K; 8:00 AM; Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CO; lhsfoundation.com; 303-232-1877

09/21

09/12

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

Canya Canon Trail Race; 6K; 11:00 AM; Starsmore Discovery Center, Colorado Springs, CO; tfocc.org; 719-237-6810

09/21

09/13

A Cause for Paws; 5K, 3K; 6:30 AM; Boulder, CO; boulderhumane.org; 303-442-4030 x634

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

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

09/21

09/13

Day For Kids Dash; 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO; bgcmd.org; 303-892-9200;

09/21

09/13

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

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

09/21

Rattlesnake Ramble Trail Run; 4M; 8:30 AM; Eldorado Canyon State Park, Eldorado Springs, CO; aceeldo.org; 303-494-7232

09/21

Second Wind Fun Run; 3M, 1M; 12:00 PM; Green Mountain High School, Lakewood, CO; thesecondwindfund.org; 303-988-2645

09/27

Golden Leaf Half Marathon; 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Aspen, CO; aspenrecreation.com; 970-429-2093

09/13

HRCA Oktoberfest 5K; 12:30 PM; Town Center Plaza, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7044;

09/13

Kokopelli Classic Trail Run; 16M, 8M; 8:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; screemedia.com/marysloop; 970-261-8103

09/13

Oktoberfest 5K; 10:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970-547-4333

09/27

09/13

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

Mayor’s Cup; 5K, 3K, 1M; 8:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; sppppr. org/mayorscup.html; 719-635-3833

09/27

09/13

Roadkill Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 12:00 PM; Town Square Park, Kremmling, CO; run kremmling.com; 877-573-4314

Pinedale Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Pinedale, WY; pinedalehalfmarathon.com; 307-367-6236

09/27

09/13

Run, Rabbit, Run; 50M; 6:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; steamboat50.com; 970-879-0882

The Great Pumpkin Race; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Venetucci Farm, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803

09/28

Fans on the Field; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; fansonthefield.com; 303-293-5311;

09/28

Hope with Every Step 5K; 8:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; 303-898-8293

09/13

Sombrero Ranch Roundup; 4.5M; 9:00 AM; Sombrero Ranch, Estes Park, CO; bolderboulder. com; 303-444-7223 x29

09/13

Southlands 5K; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Southlands Shopping Center, Aurora, CO; shopsouthlands. com; 303-627-5000;

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09/13

The Little Grand Canyon Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; CEU Prehistoric Museum, Price, UT; mammothmarathons.com; 435-650-9732; $$

07/01

Dip & Dash III; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

09/14

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

07/03

Stroke & Stride V; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;

09/14

Farmers 5000; 5K, 1K; 9:00 AM; Wheat Ridge High School, Wheat Ridge, CO; farmers5000.org; 303-238-5192

07/08

Dip & Dash IV; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

09/14

Lead King Loop; 25K, 12.5K; 8:30 AM; Marble, CO; leadkingloop25K.com; 970-704-1275; 08

07/10

Stroke & Stride VI; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;

09/14

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

07/12

Cabbage Head Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Community Church, Wiggins, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917; $$

09/20

Autumn Color Run; 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; McPhelemy Park, Buena Vista, CO; fourteenernet. com/colorrun; 719-221-2867

07/13

Table Mountain Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Duncan YMCA, Arvada, CO; tablemountaintriathlon.com; 303-422-4977; $$

09/20

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

07/13

Tri It High Sprint Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Lake County Aquatic Center, Leadville, CO; lakecountyco.com; 719-486-4142;

09/20

Discovery Canyon Campus 5K; 8:30 AM; Discovery Canyon Campus, Colorado Springs, CO: www.pprrun.org; 719-234-1820

07/15

Dip & Dash V; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

09/20

Moab’s Alpine to Slickrock 50M; 6:00 AM; Moab, UT; mas50.com; 970-217-2893

07/17

Stroke & Stride VII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;

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07/19

Fruita Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Fruita, CO; fruita.org; 970-858-0360

08/02

07/19

HRCA Tri it in July Sprint Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Eastridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7053

XTERRA Indian Peaks Off-Road Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, CO; digdeepsports.com; 303-279-6040; $$

08/03

07/20

Boulder Peak Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 5430sports.com; 303-4420041; $$

Tri for the Cure - A Women’s Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; triforthecuredenver.com; 303-430-2969;

08/05

Dip & Dash VIII; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

07/22

Dip & Dash VI; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

08/07

07/24

Stroke & Stride VIII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;

07/26

The Great Urban Race; 12:00 PM; LoDo’s Bar and Grill, Denver, CO; greaturbanrace.com

07/26

State Games of America Triathlon; 7:15 AM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Spring, CO; stategamesofthewest.org; 719-634-7333 x1003

07/27

Crested Butte Bank XTERRA Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Grant Lake at Skyland, Crested Butte, CO; cbbanktri.com; 970-349-0170; $$

07/27

My Way or The Tri Way; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; thetriway.com; 720-9342345;

07/29

Dip & Dash VII; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

07/31

Stroke & Stride IX; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;

08/02

Durango Triathlon; 8:30 AM; Community Recreation Center, Durango, CO; durangogov.org; 970-375-7313

08/09

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08/17

Muddy Buddy Ride and Run; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; muddybuddy.com; 818707-8867;

08/19

Dip & Dash X; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

08/24

Steamboat Springs Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Lake Catamount, Steamboat Springs, CO; 5430sports. com; 303-442-0041

Stroke & Stride X; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;

08/30

24 Hours of Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; 24hoursoftriathlon.com; 303-857-5031; $$

Splash-Mash-Dash Sprint Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Recreation Center at Northridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7053;

08/30

Tenderfoot Mountain Tri/Du; 7:00 AM; Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida, CO; tenderfoottriathlon.com; 719-942-4526;

09/06

Ride For The Cure; 100M, 64M, 30M, 10M; 7:30 AM; Koch Park, Aspen, CO; komenaspen.org; 970-920-0250

08/09

TelluTri Mountain High Challenge; 7:00 AM; Telluride, CO; tellutri.com; 707-342-1163

08/10

5430 Long Course Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 5430sports.com; 303-4420041; $$

09/07

Bearable Adventure Race; 8:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; thebearable.com; 970-429-2093

08/10

The Great Colorado Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; thegreatcoloradotriathlon.com; 303-271-3753;

09/07

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

08/12

Dip & Dash IX; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; majrae.com; 303-359-8042;

09/14

08/16

High Country Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Aspen Recreation Center, Aspen, CO; aspenrecreation. com; 970-429-2093;

Harvest Moon Long Course Tri/Du & AquaBike; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917; $$

09/20

08/16

Los Alamos Triathlon; Larry Walkup Aquatic Center, Los Alamos, NM; losalamosnm.us; 505662-8173; $$

Crescent Moon Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground. com; 303-642-7917; $$

08/16

Rattlesnake Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; rattlesnaketri.com; 720-232-8669;

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Paul Driskill Keeps Going, and Going, and Going...

Even the most dedicated runners might find it hard to comprehend, but Paul Driskill (70), didn’t miss his daily run for nearly 35 consecutive years. He logged between 13 and 16 miles every day. A quick calculator check reveals he ran approximately 4,745 to 5,840 miles per year for a total mileage of at least 166,075, and upwards to 204,400 miles over those 35 years.

On September 22, 2007, in the pre-dawn hours between 5 and 5:30 a.m., his daily run nearly killed him.

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It was on that day, by the Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, that passerby Steve Vanderleest found Paul Driskill lying on the side of the road...wearing his trademark Colorado running shorts, with one shoe missing and a pool of blood forming under his head.

An anonymous driver had run over Paul, who was on a planned 16 mile run, and left him for dead.

Steve called 911 and help soon arrived. Paul was flown to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. According to news reports, he lost his pulse twice, and had to be resuscitated.

He suffered massive trauma including bleeding in his brain, a broken neck, broken ribs and a broken sternum. He injured his spine, had a gash through his jugular vein, cuts all over his face and “unbelievable” road rash. Early doctor reports also indicated he had no brain activity... at all.

For more than 30 years, Paul was a teacher at the Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Fellow teacher and runner, Mike Vidakovich can recall seeing Paul in the 1970s going out for runs in his white collared shirt, black slacks and dress shoes during lunch breaks, and again after school.

Paul’s dedication inspired Mike to hand out the “Paul Driskill Courage and Commitment Award,” named in honor of Paul, at the Sequoia Glen 5K race that he organizes.

Another fellow teacher and runner, Bob Willey, refers to Paul as the “Energizer Bunny of the racing world. He keeps going and going and going...”

Word spread like wildfire through the mountain town of Glenwood Springs about the horrible hit-and-run accident involving Paul.

Family members from around the country flew in to be by his side.

The community rallied together with well wishes and tried to come to grips with the thought of some random person out there who would do such a horrible thing as to leave a runner for dead at the side of the road.

Mike Schneiter and the local cross country team organized a benefit 5K race for Paul, and hundreds in the community came out to show their support. Many non-runners simply donated their entry in an effort to help cover Paul’s medical expenses. All race proceeds went to help Paul.

When Paul woke up in the intensive care unit at the hospital, and brain activity started to resume in his head, no one was really surprised to learn that among his first words were, “Did I make my 16 miles?”

Exactly two months after the accident, Paul amazed his doctors and everyone else when he entered and completed the Turkey Day 5K in Glenwood Springs. This past April 26th, I saw Paul race the Titan Trot 5K in Silt, CO, and win his age group. On May 11th, I saw him racing again at the Mothers Day Mile in Glenwood. He took second in his age group behind the speedy Richard Sutton, but it was Paul who received the standing ovation for his effort.

Though Paul still cannot run his usual 16 milers, he’s already worked his way up to an occasionally amazing - eight miles! “It’s just always what I’ve done,” he says.

(The identity of the hit-and-run driver is still unknown.)

Bernie Boettcher

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