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A Look Ahead Welcome to the 2010 version of the Colorado Runner Event Guide! Within these pages, you will find information on more than 500 events. Whether you are looking for a 5K or a 100 miler, a race in Denver or a race in Durango, we have you covered. We have even included snowshoe races and multi-sport events. All of this can be found starting on page 12. I hope our 15-page guide helps you plan your racing calendar for the year. If you’re like me, flipping through the lists of races is the perfect motivation to get moving as the weather starts to thaw. Our Spring Shoe Review is also included in this issue. Check out the latest designs and the newest technology for shoes this year. It will give you an idea of what to look for when you go to buy a new pair of running shoes at your local running speciality store.
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let te r s to th e pu b lli s h e r Dear Colorado Runner, Thank you and Nancy Clark for the “Sedentary Athletes: Sitting and Weighting” article. I just happened to read that article while standing up! I’m thankful for excellent metabolism that is genetic. However, despite my efforts to walk and run at least four times a week, I have continued to gain weight. I am in a rigorous Occupational Therapy program and spend most of my days sitting in a classroom or in the office studying. Needless to say, it has only taken two semesters to add on five pounds, and my back hurts from sitting so much. Being a health and human performance major with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, I should know better. I’ve tried biking and walking the two miles to school, and it helps my morale. This winter break has provided me with the opportunity to work-out twice a day with longer duration. Additionally, I am taking the advice of Ms. Clark and sewing a cover to put over a box. I’m going to hot-glue some slip-resistant material to the top and make it my new computer stand. I plan to do the same for my document holder for reading. I’m so excited. Thank you again Nancy Clark and Colorado Runner! Sincerely, Andrea Young Casper, WY Colorado Runner, I’ve always been kind of a fair weather runner, but the picture of Tera Moody running the Chicago Marathon in your most recent issue inspires all of us - male and female alike. Tera shows us what commitment is all about and that it doesn’t end when the weather gets cold. Thanks again to Tera and to your magazine - and continued success to Tera. Don Frevert March/April 2010
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Local Runners Mop-Up Competition at Club Championships For the second year in a row the Boulder Running Company’s Adidas Women’s team took home first place at the USA Track and Field National Club Cross Country Championships on December 12 in Lexington, KY. The men’s team placed the highest in its history with a second place win, beating out over 40 other teams. Leading the women’s team to victory was newcomer Nicole Feest from Fort Collins, placing fifth overall. Tera Moody from Colorado Springs was second on the team and fifteenth overall. “My goal for the race was for the team to win again. I wanted to do whatever I could to help make this happen,” Moody said after the race. Megan Lund of Basalt talked about the pressure of being Colorado’s top club team. “We knew people were expecting big things from BRC after winning the title last year, but we also realized that the field was going to be deep and the trophy wasn’t just going to be handed us. We knew we
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Global athletic leader New Balance announced the signing of Olympian and American record holder Jenny Barringer to a multi-year endorsement contract. Barringer, who just graduated from the University of Colorado in December, owns the American record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at 9:12.50. She has proven that she is one of the best athletes in the world, earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team, two world teams, and is a seven-time AllAmerican and 12-time All-Big 12 honoree. Jenny also won four NCAA titles and two national steeplechase titles. “I’m thrilled to join the New Balance family and am eager to represent a brand that I find both inspiring and authentic,” said Barringer. “Given their quality products, support of charitable programs, and commitment to domestic manufacturing, I feel that New Balance and I are a great fit. I’m particularly excited to work with the Girls on the Run® organization, encouraging young girls to respect themselves and develop a healthy lifestyle through running.” Barringer competed for the U.S. in the in the 2008 Beijing Olmypic Games. Jenny owns the collegiate record in the indoor mile (4:25.91), 3000m (8:42.03), and
the 5000m (15:01.70) as well as the outdoor 1500m (3:59.90), steeplechase (9:12.50), and 5000m (15:05.25). Barringer will continue to train with Mark Wetmore and live in Boulder with her fiancé, Jason Simpson.
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had to fight for it. We’re pretty good fighters!” Cody Hill, operator of the Boulder Running Company in Colorado Springs, put the winning team together in 2001 with just five athletes. Now, with some of the top amateur runners in the nation he says, “My goal has always been to help athletes in the program reach their full potential, and to generate positive publicity for the running community. The Boulder Running Company’s Adidas team sets the standard of excellence in a sport that is accessible to everyone.” Also competing at the event, Laura Haefeli of Del Norte won the masters championship title while Betty Valent of Boulder won the 65-69 age group crown.
Blake braves snow to repeat at Junior Olympic XC Champs
Brent Vaughn of Black Hawk made his half marathon debut a good one, finishing third at the USA Championships in 1:02:04.
Following an hour-long delay due to snowy conditions, Samuel Blake of Los Gatos, NM brought home another national cross country title at the 2009 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Reno, NV. He covered the 3K course in 10:12. The event featured more than 2,300 runners, with athletes aged 8 to 18 competing for boys’ and girls’ titles in five age divisions. Lauren Gregory of the Fort
Collins Track Club won in the Bantam division and Ben Saarel (Team Provo) won the Youth division.
Flanagan sets course record at USA Half Marathon Champs Olympic Bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan smashed the course record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon to win the women’s USA Half Marathon Championship in 1:09:41. Antonio Vega (Minneapolis, MN) won the men’s race in 1:01:54 to win the first U.S. title of his career. Running her debut for the distance, Boulder-born Flanagan lived up to her status as pre-race favorite, taking control of the race from the first mile. Renee MetivierBaillie (Boulder) finished fourth in 1:11:51 and Tera Moody (Colorado Springs) was sixth in 1:12:52. Colleen De Reuck (Boulder) won the master’s title, running 1:16:28. In the men’s race, a pack of about twenty men passed the first mile in a leisurely 4:53 before Vega and his Team USA Minnesota teammates pushed the pace to 4:38 for the second mile. Brent Vaughn (Black Hawk) finished third in 1:02:04. In the marathon, Mark Stenbeck (Littleton) finished 15th in 2:25:57 while former Littleton resident Paige Higgens finised fourth in 2:33:22.
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03/06
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
03/07
Assurant Health That Dam Run 5K; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202;
03/07
Crown Hill 3M; 9:00 AM; Crown Hill Park, Wheat Ridge, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
03/07
Spring Runoff; 10M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Dutch Clark Stadium, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-5472777;
03/13
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
03/13
5K for St. Patrick’s Day; 10:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803; 10
03/13
Sharin’ Of The Green 5K; 7:30 AM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; partnersmentoringyouth.org; 970484-7123;
03/13
Run Through Time; 26.2M, 13.1M; 9:00 AM; Salida, CO; salidarec.com
03/14
Boulder Spring Half; 13.1M, 10M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bouldermarathon. com; $$
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03/14
Runnin’ Of The Green; 7K; 10:00 AM; LoDo, Denver, CO; rotg.org;
04/03
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
03/14
Water Buffalo Stampede; 5K; 9:00 AM; Duane Physics Building, Boulder, CO; colorado.edu
04/03
Rockin K Trail Runs; 50M, 50K; 7:00 AM; Wichita, KS; ksultrarunners.org, 785-472-5454
03/20
Canyonlands Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M; 10:00 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org;
04/03
Tortoise & Hare Relay; 10:00 AM; Orchard Mesa, Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org, 970-270-0774
03/20
FLC Track Club 5K; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-749-4290
04/10
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
03/06
Gateway Canyons Better Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M; 9:30 AM; Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway, CO; gatewaycanyons.com
04/10
Amasa 10K; 8.84M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Moab, UT; mas50.com; 435-260-0886
03/20
St. Patrick’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries. com, 303-471-7039;
04/10
Eisenhower Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Eisenhower Center, Abilene, KS; eisenhowermarathon.com; 785-263-3474;
03/20
Spring Spree 10K; 9:00 AM; Platte River Bar & Grill, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-955-8492
04/10
HRCA Heritage Adventure Run; 10K, 5K; 11:00 AM; Red Tail Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
03/20
Widefield Run; 5M; 8:30 AM; Fountain Creek Nature Center, Fountain, CO; cc.wsd3.org; 719391-3515
04/10
Kohl Elementary 5K; 8:00 AM; Kohl Elementary, Broomfield, CO; kohlelementary5k.com; 303-4650403;
03/20
Winter Series IV; 5M; 9:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593
04/10
Spring Into Shape 5K; 9:30 AM; Confluence Lake, Delta, CO; delta-co.gov
03/21
Stop TB Trot 5K; 9:30 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; denverhealthfoundation.org; 303-6027262;
04/10
Widowmaker Trail Runs; 11M, 7M; Tabeguache Trailhead, Grand Junction, CO; mmstriders.org; 970-241-6478
03/27
24 Hours of Utah...the Run; 24 HR, 12 HR, 100M; 7:00 AM; Moab, UT; geminiadventures.com; 303249-1112
04/11
Broomfield Rotary Race4Kids’ Health 5K; 9:00 AM; Commons Park, Broomfield, CO; healthylearningpaths.org; 303-464-7191
03/27
Antelope Island Buffalo Run; 50M, 50K, 25K; 10:00 AM; Antelope Island, Syracuse, UT; buffalorun. org; 801-644-7346
04/11
Platte River Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Littleton, CO; platteriverhalf.com; 303-437-0937; $$ 10
04/11
03/27
Running for Rachael 5K; 9:00 AM; USAFA Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; rachaelsribbonsofhope.org; 301-237-6186
Flying Pig 5K; 9:00 AM; Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins, CO; foothillsgateway.org; 970-266-5409
04/17
Albuquerque Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; active.com
04/17
Autism Awareness Month 5K; 10:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; firstgiving.com; 719-955-3767;
04/17
Bluffs Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Bluffs Regional Park, Lone Tree, CO; comasterrun.org; 720-480-2370
03/28
Journey Quest 5K; 9:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; sharedjourneysfoundation.org; 970-231-1690 APRIL
04/03
City Park 4M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rmrr. org; 303-871-8366
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EVENT GUIDE ‘10
The Shiprock Marathon & Relays are the only events of their kind on the Navajo Nation. This year marks the 27th annual version of the community runs. Events include: Marathon (USATF certified), 5-person Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and non-competitive 10K Trail Walk. Since its humble beginning in the early ‘80s these races have attracted runners from all over the world. Every year, many Navajo return to run in this high desert classic. It has become a new Navajo tradition.
SUNDAY, MAY 1 - SHIPROCK, NM
WWW.SHIPROCKMARATHON.COM
ESTES PARK MARATHON, HALF, 10K, 5K
EVENT GUIDE ‘10
The Estes Park Marathon provides superior, fun, and challenging running events which encourage healthy lifestyles that benefit youth, family, and community in a spectacular mountain location. With a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and 5K on Sunday and a Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, this event is a great family weekend getaway. Do this run to celebrate all that you love about running. and to experience the grandeur of a spectacular part of the world.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13 - ESTES PARK, CO
WWW.EPMARATHON.ORG
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Desert RATS Trailrunning Festival; 50M, 25M, 10M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Fruita, CO; geminiadventures. com; 303-249-1112
04/24
Sierra’s Race Against Meningitis; 5K; 9:00 AM; Loveland, CO; SierrasRaceAgainstMeningitis.com; 970-290-0893; 10
04/17
Fast and the Furriest 5K; 9:00 AM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; cvmbs.colostate.edu/ fastandfurriest/;
04/25
Boulder Distance Carnival; 15K, 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; distancecarnival. com, 303-517-7046; $$
04/17
Fastest 5K; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-749-4290
04/25
04/17
Foothills Fun Run; 5K; 10:00 AM; Green Mountain HS, Lakewood, CO; foothillsfunrun@yahoo.com
Cherry Creek Sneak; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO; cherrycreeksneak.com; 303-394-7223;
Salt Lake City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Salt Lake City, UT; saltlakecitymarathon.com; $$
04/25
04/17
Parkinson’s Awareness 5K; 10:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; parkies. org;
04/17
UCCS Bash The Bluffs; 5K; 9:00 AM; UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO; web.uccs.edu/recsports; 719-262-7511
04/17
Winter Series V; 10K; 9:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593
04/17
Canine Classic; 5K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; movingtoendsexualassualt.org; 720406-3645
04/18
04/18
Horsetooth Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothhalfmarathon. com; Mile High Mile; 1M; 8:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; milehighmile.com; 303-875-3892;
05/01
HRCA Cinco de Mayo 5K; 8:30 AM; Recreation Center at Southridge, Highlands Ranch, CO: highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
05/01
Hawk Hustle 5K; 9:00 AM; Horizon High School, Thornton, CO; horizon.adams12.org; 303-477-2236
05/01
Shiprock Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Shiprock, NM; shiprockmarathon. com; 435-233-8068; $$
05/01
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
05/01
Take 5 in the Garden of the Gods; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719635-8803
05/02
Central Park 5M; 8:00 AM; Stapleton’s Central Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
05/02
Crazy Legs 10K Trail Run; 7:00 AM; Devil’s Backbone Trailhead, Loveland, CO; paulstofko.com
04/25
Wellspring Stampede; 10K; 9:30 AM; Canyon Lake Park, Rapid City, SD; wellspringstampede.com; 605-718-4870
04/30
Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series I; 1.65M, 1.25M, .5M; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; KokopelliKids.com; 719-337-2737
05/02
Fairmont 5000; 8:00 AM; Fairmont Park, Golden, CO; fairmontpta.org; 303-215-9116;
05/01
Balarat Trail Run; 10K; 10:00 AM; Balarat Outdoor Education Center , Jamestown, CO; balarat.dpsk12. org; 720-424-2940
05/02
Lincoln Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Lincoln, NE; lincolnrun.org; 402-435-3504;
05/01
Blossom Day Run; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Centennial Park, Canon City, CO; ccblossomfestival.com
05/02
Live Big 5K; 8:00 AM; Castle Rock, CO; livebigfund. org; 303-663-0388
05/01
Cinco-Cinco 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; cincocinco.colostate.edu;
05/02
Miles For Miners; 5K; 1:00 PM; Mount Carbon Elementary School, Littleton, CO; active.com
05/01
Collegiate Peaks Trail Run; 50M, 25M; 6:30 AM; Community Center, Buena Vista, CO; collegiatepeakstrailrun.org; 719-395-6612
05/02
Run For The Zoo; 10K, 5K, 1M; 7:00 AM; Rio Grande Zoo, Albuquerque, NM; run4zoo.org; 505764-6280; $$
05/01
Furry Scurry; 2M; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; ddfl.org; 303-751-5772 x1378
05/07
Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series III; 1.65M, 1.25M, .5M; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; KokopelliKids.com; 719-337-2737
MAY
04/18
Race Judicata 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; 303-875-3892;
04/18
Spank Blasing 10K; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; CSUPueblo, Pueblo, CO; gothunderwolves.com, 719-549-2013
04/24
Earth Day 5K; 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO; catamountinstitute.org; 719-471-0910
05/01
Girls on the Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Long’s Park, Grand Junction, CO; gotrwesterncolorado.org; 970-2579267
05/08
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
04/24
Pueblo to Pueblo Run; 11M, 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Cortez, CO; cortezculturalcenter.org; 970-565-1151
05/01
Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; 8:00 AM; Greenland Open Space, Larkspur, CO; greenland50k.com
05/08
Blazing Bullets Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Christopher Fields , Westminster, CO; ci.westminster.co; 303-810-5177
Breckenridge, Colorado
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2 010 eve nt g u i d e 05/08
Grand Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:30 AM; Palisade, CO; mammothmarathons.org; 435.650.0155;
05/08
Highline Canal Run; 10K, 5K; 08:00 AM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; sspr.org; 303798-7515;
05/08
May Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Railroad Park, Fort Lupton, CO; fortlupton.org;
05/22
Run to the Shrine; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO; cmzoo.org; 719-633-9925
05/22
Cottonwood Classic; 5K; 8:00 AM; Thornton, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;
05/22
Girls on the Run 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; girlsontherundenver.org; 720-530-1064;
05/22
Jemez Mountain Trail Runs; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 5:00 AM; Los Alamos, NM; highaltitudeathletics.org; 505-661-8046
05/08
Memorial Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-422-2054
05/08
Miles For Miracles 5K; 8:00 AM; Invesco Field, Denver, CO; prestigemiraclesfoundation.org; 303268-4246;
05/22
Larkspur Elementary 5K; 7:30 AM; Larkspur Elementary, Larkspur, CO; larkspurfunrun.org; 303-681-0883
Parent Pathways 5K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; firstgiving.com; 303-321-6363;
05/23
AirLife Memorial Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; airlifedenver.com;
05/23
Miles-for-Smiles 5K; 9:00 AM; Commons Park, Broomfield, CO; twoangelsfoundation.org; 720940-6078
05/23
Reach Your Peak 4M; 8:00 AM; Monument Valley Trail, Colorado Springs, CO; jlcoloradosprings.org
05/23
Run With Rocky; 5K,1K; 9:00 AM; Van Arsdale Elementary, Arvada, CO; jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us; 303-940-3722;
05/28
Law Day Race; 10K, 5K, 1M; 6:00 PM; South Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; lawdayrace.org;
05/30
Sage Burner Trail Runs; 50K, 25K; 7:30 AM; Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Gunnison, CO; western.edu/sageburner; 970-943-2104 Animas Surgical Hospital Narrow Gauge Runs; 10M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970903-0141
05/08 05/08
Race For Wishes 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; wishcolorado.org;
05/09
Colorado Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; thecoloradomarathon.com; 10
05/09
Mominator 5K; 7:30 AM; Bear Creek Park East, Colorado Sprgins, CO; pprrun.org; 719-232-7690
05/09
Mother’s Day Mile; 1:00 PM; Glenwood Springs, CO; advocatesafehouse.org; 970-945-2632
06/06
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, 7:00 AM; Deadwood, SD; deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com; 605-3906137;
06/05
Excel-erator 5K; 8:30 AM; Excel Academy, Arvada, CO; finishlinetiming.com; 303-940-5451
06/06
Fish Hatchery 5K; 9:00 AM; National Fish Hatchery, Leadville, CO; active.com
06/06
Native Eyewear Spring Runoff; 10K; 8:30 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; tevamountaingames.com; 970-926-4799; $$
06/06
Steamboat Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 7:30 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; steamboatmarathon.com; 970-879-0880;
06/09
Summit Trail Running Series Race I; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-453-1734
06/12
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
06/12
Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 11.5M; Alderfer - Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 720-880-1221
06/12
Hayden Cog Run; 8.4M, 10K; 10:00 AM; Town Park, Hayden, CO; runningseries.com; 970-276-3741
06/12
SALOMON ‘Run the Rockies’ Half-Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:30 AM; Town Hall, Frisco, CO; emgcolorado.com;
06/12
Sand Creek 5M; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Stapleton, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-738-0115
06/12
Sunrise Stampede; 10K, 2M; 8:30 AM; Longmont High School, Longmont, CO; sunrisestampede.com; 303-449-2825; $$
06/12
Turkey Track Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-4756053
05/09
Mother’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; mothersday5k.com; 303-829-2438;
05/09
Mother’s Day Title 9K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; titlenine.com; 719-227-3674
05/14
Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series IV; 1.65M, 1.25M, .5M; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; KokopelliKids.com; 719-337-2737
05/30
05/15
ACCESS2JUSTICE Sean May Memorial Run; 9M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Barr Lake State Park, Brighton, CO; finishlinetiming.com
05/30
05/15
Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; 8:00 AM; Black Canyon National Park; Montrose, CO; blackcanyonraces. com; 970-901-9667
05/30
Wyoming Marathon; 52.4M, 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Laramie, WY; angelfire.com/wy2/marathon; 307-635-3316
06/12
Utah Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 5:30 AM; Towne Centre Mall, Provo, UT; utahvalleymarathon. com; $$
05/15
Fisher DeBerry Foundation 5K; 9:00 AM; Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 87735-coach
05/31
Bolder Boulder; 10K; 7:00 AM; Folsum Field, Boulder, CO; bolderboulder.com; 303-444-7223; $$
06/13
Estes Park Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Estes Park High School, Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org; 970-586-8189;
05/15
Federal Cup; 5K; 8:15 AM; Federal Center, Lakewood, CO; fedcup5k.com;
06/13
06/05
Garden of the Gods 10M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; gardentenmile.com; 719-4732625; $$ 10
05/15
Flat Out 5K; 8:00 AM; FlatIron Crossing, Broomfield, CO; bolderboulder.com; 303-444-RACE;
Aurora Trails Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; auroragov.org; 720-272-5388;
06/05
06/13
Strides For Epilepsy 5K; 8:30 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; epilepsycolorado.org; 303-3779774;
05/15
Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon; 7:00 AM; Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway, CO; gatewaycanyons. com
Dolores River Fest Fun Run; 5K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Dolores, CO; doloresrotary.org; 970-749-0990
06/05
Fire Hydrant 5K; 8:30 AM; Edora Park, Fort Collins, CO; larimerhumane.org; 970-530-2948
06/14
Desert R.A.T.S. (Race Across The Sand); 148M; Moab, UT; geminiadventures.com; 303-249-11112
05/15
Spirit Challenge; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Steamboat Springs Elementary, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-871-3460
06/05
Golden Gate Dirty Thirty; 50K, 12M, 7M; 6:00 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Black Hawk, CO; goldengatedirtythirty.org; 303-990-9049
06/16
Summer Solstice 5K; 6:30 PM; City Park; Denver, CO; 303-430-2817;
05/15
The Gift of Life and Breath; 5K; 8:00 AM; Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; thegiftoflifeandbreath. com; 303-239-3339
06/05
Kiowa Kickin’ 5K; 8:30 AM; Yellow Pine Ranch, Kiowa, CO; pprrun.org
06/16
Summit Trail Running Series Race II; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-453-1734
06/05
Landons Hope 5K; 9:00 AM; Eastman Park, Windsor, CO; umdf.org; 970-576-6257
06/17
05/15
Ute Pass Elementary Fun Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Ute Pass Elementary, Chipita Park, CO; pprrun.org; 719-684-9821
FIBArk Hill Climb; 1M; 6:00 PM; Tenderfoot Mountain, Salida, CO; salidarec.com; 303-642-7917
06/05
06/18
Bighorn Trail 100M; 11:00 AM; Dayton WY; bighorntrailrun.com
05/16
Arthritis Walk; 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; denverarthritiswalk.kintera.org; 303756-8622
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
06/05
Pilot Hill 25K; 8:00 AM; Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Laramie, WY; highplainsharriers.org; 307-742-3899
06/19
05/16
Couger Tracks 5K; 8:30 AM; Kyffin Elementary School, Golden, CO; racingunderground.com;
06/05
Ready? VanGogh! Race for the Arts 5K; 8:00 AM; Arkansas City, KS; blanche@schmidtjewelers.com
Beaver Creek Summer Solstice Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 5:00 PM; Beaver Creek Mountain, Avon, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280
06/05
Bighorn Trail Runs; 50M, 50K, 30K; 6:00 AM; Dayton WY; bighorntrailrun.com
05/16
Squaw Peak 50M; 5:00 AM; Vivian Park, Provo, UT; squawpeak50.com; 801-808-4222
06/19
Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, Relay; 6:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; coloradocolfaxmarathon.org; 303-770-9600;
Teva X-1 Mud Run; 5K; 2:30 PM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; tevamountaingames.com; 970-926-4799
06/19
06/05
FIBArk Road Races; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Thonhoff Park, Salida, CO; salidarec.com; 413-896-9837
06/05
Turquoise Lake Half Marathon; 13.1M; 9:00 AM; Matchless Boat Ramp, Leadville, CO; active.com
06/19
Goose Chase; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; William McKinley Carson Park, Greenwood Village, CO; goosechase. com; 303-290-9922;
06/05
Vail Pass Half Marathon; 13.7M; 8:00 AM; Golden Peak, Vail, CO; tevamountaingames.com; 970-9264799
06/19
Joe Colton’s Off Road Adventure; 15M, 10M, 5M; 9:00 AM; Rollinsville, CO; joecoltonadventure.org; 303-517-7046;
06/19
Kremmling Classic Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Kremmling, CO; kremmlingchamber.com; 877-5734302
06/19
Mt Evans Ascent; 14.5M; 7:30 AM; Echo Lake Campground, Idaho Springs, CO; mtevansascent. com; 303-642-7917;
05/16 05/16
Little Theatre Feet for Seats; 10K, 5K, Kids K; 9:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue; 5K; 9:00 AM; Caranci Pavillion, Louisville, CO; rockymountainlabrescue.com; 303-818-8508
Race For Dreams Pajama Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; racefordreams.com;
JUNE
05/16
Run With The Bulls; 5K; 8:45 AM; Pro Bull Riders Building, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-2513189
06/06
Bible Park 2M; 8:00 AM; Bible Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8766
05/21
Happy Valley Relay Lake Chase; 130M Relay; 12:00 PM; Orem, UT; thelakechase.com
06/06
Casper Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Casper, WY; runwyoming.com, 307-577-4974; $$
05/22
Arthritis Walk; 5K; 9:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; southerncoarthritiswalk. kintera.org; 303-756-8622
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EVENT GUIDE ‘10
Rob O’Dea Photography
LEADVILLE TRAIL 100
The Leadville Trail 100 is known as the “Race Across The Sky” and might be the most famous 100 mile race in the United States. Starting and finishing in downtown Leadville at an elevation of 10,300’, the out and back course travels over the infamous 12,600’ Hope Pass on its way to the ghost town of Winfield. The LT100 committee also stages a training camp, a 50 mile event, a marathon, a 15 mile race and a 10K at different times of the year to help runners prepare for the rigors of this high altitude challenge.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 - LEADVILLE, CO
WWW.LEADVILLETRAIL100.COM
LASPORTIVA eVeRgOLd 10K
EVENT GUIDE ‘10
The LaSportiva Evergold 10K travels along the lower portions of Vail Mountain’s trail system. The race features a mix of single track, service roads and portions of the Berry Picker Trail. It boasts nearly 1,900 feet of climbing at an average grade of 11%. Hosted by the Vail Recreation District, the 10K is the last race in their summer trail running series. The other events are: the Summer Solstice Twilight Trail Run (6/19), Vail Hillclimb (7/3), Vail Half Marathon (7/18), Berry Picker Trail Run (8/1), and 10K @ 10,00 Feet (8/15).
SUNDAY, SEptEMbER 12 - VAIL, CO
WWW.VAILREC.COM
2 010 eve nt g u i d e 06/19
Run the Caldera Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Valles Caldera National Preserve, Los Alamos, NM; vallescaldera.gov
06/19
Sailin’ Shoes; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-685-9513;
06/19
San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run; 5:00 AM; Lake City, CO; lakecity50.com; 970-260-9108
06/19
Steamworks Animas Valley Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Baker’s Bridge, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970884-7330;
06/20
Father’s Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; fcgov.com/recreation; 970-221-6655
06/20
FIBArk 10K Trail Race; 8:00 AM; Arkansas Hills Trail System, Salida, CO; salidarec.com; 413-8969837
06/20
Mt Falcon Trail Race; 8M; Mt Falcon Park, Morrison, CO; evergreenrecreation.com
06/26
24 Hours of Laramie; 24 HR, 12 HR, 100M; 7:00 AM; Laramie, WY; geminiadventures.com; 303249-1112
06/26
Children With Hope Runs; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Wingate Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO; childrenwithhope.org; 970-256-1610
06/26
Greenleaf Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Recreation Center, Carbondale, CO; greenleafrun.com
06/26
Panoramic At Bear Creek; 4M, 2M, 1M; 7:30 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-636-1290
06/26
Slacker Half Marathon; 13.1M, 4M; 7:00 AM; Georgetown, CO; slackerhalfmarathon.com; 303679-2312;
06/26
Undy 5000; 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202;
06/26
Women’s Distance Festival; 5K; 7:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org
06/27
Cherry Garcia VII; 10K, 5K, Kids K; 7:00 AM; Valley High School, Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@ hotmail.com;
06/27
Hellacious Trail Challenge; 9M; 7:30 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-2783535
06/27
Lyons River Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Lyons, CO; townoflyons.com; 303-823-8250
06/27
Stadium Stampede; 5K; 8:30 AM; Invesco Field, Denver, CO; stadiumstampede.org; 303-837-6622; $$
06/30
Summit Trail Running Series Race III; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-453-1734
07/04
Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run; 5M; 8:00 AM; Boogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO; bkbltd.com;
07/04
Firecracker 5K; 9:00 AM; Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree, CO; firecracker5krace.com; 303-225-4948
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 Compny, Boulder, CO; averybrewing .com; 10
07/04
Freedom Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen Middle School, Evergreen, CO; mtevans.org, 303-6746400;
07/04
Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon; 8.5M; 8:00 AM; Gothic, CO; www.rmbl.org; 970-641-3751
07/04
HRCA July 4th Independence Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
07/04
Independence 10K; 8:30 AM; Carter Park, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com; 970453-1734
07/04
Liberty Run; 4M; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202;
07/04
LaSportiva Vail Hill Climb; 7.5M; 8:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280; 10
07/03
Leadville Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 15M; 8:00 AM; Leadvile, CO; leadvilletrail100.com; 719-486-3502
07/03
Mountain Madness Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Howelson Ice Rink, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
07/03
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
07/03
Run For Independence; 5M; 9:00 AM; Winter Park, CO; playwinterpark.com; 970-726-4118
07/03
Donor Dash 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; donoralliance.org; 303-380-5633;
07/18
Gold Rush Days Mountain Race; 9M; 9:30 AM; Victor, CO; victorcolorado.com; 719-689-3601
07/18
LaSportiva Vail Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com, 970-479-2280
07/18
Leadville Silver Rush 50M; 6:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100.com; 719-486-3502
07/18
Mountain Madness 12K; 7:30 AM; Christies of Genesee, Golden, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-7942952
07/18
Trail Series I; 3M; 10:00 AM; Rotary Park, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593
07/21
Summit Trail Running Series Race V; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-453-1734
07/22
Teva Paint Mines 6K; 6:30 PM; Pint Mines Park, Calhan, CO; pprrun.org; 719-573-7133
07/24
Gleneagle Spirit Run; 5K; 8:30 AM; Antelope Trails Elementary School, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun. org; 719-492-3974
07/24
Grand Prix Classic 10K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803; $$ 10
07/24
Kennebec Challenge Mountain Run; 14M; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-385-7230
07/07
Summit Trail Running Series Race IV; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-453-1734
07/09
Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run; 100M; 6:00 AM; Silverton, CO; hardrock100.com; 970-259-3693
07/24
Run For Hope 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; runforhope.net; 970-229-1366
07/10
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
07/24
Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run; 9M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
07/10
Howelsen Hill Trail Run; 8M, 4M; 8:00 AM; Olympian Hall, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
07/25
Kids Cure for Cancer; 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; kidscure.org; 720-343-2800
07/10
Rogers River Run; 5K; 7:30 AM; Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO; ci.longmont.co.us/rec; 303-651-8405;
07/28
Freeman Myre Corporate Challenge; 5K; 6:15 PM; Colorado Tech Center, Louisville, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195; $$
07/10
Run For Hope; 5K, 3K; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-365-6707
07/29
Mountain R.A.T.S.; Four Day Stage Race; 1:00 PM; geminiadventures.com; 303-249-1112
07/11
Race To Remember 5K; 8:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; Kya_02@hotmail.com
07/31
Parker Family 5K; 9:00 AM; Stroh Ranch Park, Parker, CO; 720-851-7400
07/11
Stone House 2.4M; 8:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
07/31
Reece’s Roundup 5K; 8:00 AM; Butterfield Park, Castle Rock, CO; rubinofamily.net; 303-909-8064
07/31
07/11
Summer Roundup Trail Run; 12K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; summerroundup.com; 719473-2625;
YMCA Mud Run; 4M; 10:00 AM; John Metcalf Park, Falcon, CO; pprrun.org; 719-382-1561
07/17
Alex Hoag Run For Sunshine; 5K; 7:00 AM; Security Service Field, Colorado Springs, CO; alexhoagrun.org; 719-660-1346;
08/01
Evergreen Town Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen, CO; evergreentownrace.org; 303-674-0800;
07/17
Allenspark Run Like the Wind; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Allenspark, CO; allensparkoldgallery.com; 303-747-2840
08/01
La Luz Trail Run; 9M; 7:00 AM; LaLuz Trail Head, Albuquerque, NM; laluztrailrun.org
08/01
LaSportiva Berry Picker Trail Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280
07/17
Devil Mountain 50M; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Turkey Springs Area, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-475-6053
08/04
Summit Trail Running Series Race VI; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-453-1734
08/06
deKoevend Park 5K; 6:30 PM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
08/06
Wild West Relay; 200M; 5:00 AM; Budweiser Tour Center, Fort Collins, CO; wildwestrelay.com
08/07
Battle at Midway Trail Runs; 10K, 5K; 6:00 AM; Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT; bamtriathlon.com; 801-450-8477
08/07
Cheatin’ Woodchuck Chase; 5M, 2.3M; 8:00 AM; Fish Hatchery, Rifle, CO; rifleco.org; 970-625-2151
08/07
Mt Werner Classic Trail Runs; 9M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Mt Werner Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
08/07
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
08/07
Run for Rwanda; 5K; 8:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runforrwanda.org; 719352-8772;
08/07
Singles Mingle 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, COl; singlesmingle5k.com;
08/07
Thigunawat 10K Trail Run; 9:30 AM; Powderhorn Resort, Mesa, CO; thigunawat.com; 970-314-2352
JULY 07/03
Smokey Bear Fun Run; 10K, 2M; 7:30 AM; Capitan, NM; smokeybearfunrun.org; 575-354-7201;
07/18
07/17
Kendall Mountain Run; 26.2M, 13.2M; 8:00 AM; Grand Imperial Hotel, Silverton, CO; kendallmountainrun.com
07/17
Loveland Classic; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; DavidsonGebhardt Chevrolet, Loveland, CO; lovelandclassic. com; 970-635-2726
Veterans’ Home Run 5K; 7:00 AM; USAFA Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719262-0595
07/17
North Fork Trail Run; 50M, 50K; 7:00 AM; northfork50.com; Pine Valley Ranch Park, Pine, CO; 303-816-0905
07/04
4th of July 5K; 8:00 AM; Georgetown, CO; bluther@co.clear-creek.co.us; 303-519-0357
07/17
Race For The Cure 5K; 7:30 AM; Rio Grande Park, Aspen, CO; komenaspen.org; 970-920-0250;
07/04
4th of July Fun Run; 4M; 7:15 AM; Palmer Lake, CO; july4funrun.com; 719-481-9128
07/17
Women’s Distance Festival; 5K; 7:30 AM; North Monumnet Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-635-3833;
07/04
Blue Ribbon 10K; 9:00 AM; Town Park, Silverton, CO; silvertonspecialevents.com
07/17
07/04
Buena Vista Freedom 5K; 8:45 AM; Community Center, Buena Vista, CO; buenavistacolorado.org; 719-395-2324
ZOOMA Colorado Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO; zoomarun.com; 901-233-7090;
07/18
07/04
Copper Mountain Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Copper Mountain, CO; copperhalf.com; 303926-1017;
Barr Trail Mountain Race; 12M; 7:00 AM; Cog Railway, Manitou Springs, CO; runpikespeak.com; 719-590-7086; $$
07/18
Chunky Monkey VI; 10K, 5K, Kids K; 7:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com;
AUGUST
March/April 2010
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LaSportiva Eldora Trail Race; 11K; 7:30 AM; Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, CO; digdeepsports.com; 303-279-6040;
08/08
Trail Series II; 5K; 8:00 AM; Nordic Lodge, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593
08/11
Fairmount 5K; 6:30 PM; Fairmont Park, Golden, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-279-3509
08/12
Mountain Avenue Mile; 1M; 6:30 PM; Old Town, Fort Collins; mountainmile.com;
08/13
Cache - Teton Relay; 189M; 7:00 AM; Logan, UT; epicrelays.com; 303-999-1159
08/14
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
08/14
Basalt Half Marathon; 7:45 AM; Basalt Middle School, Basalt, CO; hgrunning.com; 970-618-9763;
08/14
Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; gtishalf.org; 303-6747449;
08/14
Holy Cow Trail Stampede; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Christopher Fields Softball Complex, Westminster, CO; westminsterfaire.com; 303-658-2208;
08/14
Mayor’s Cup; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park, CO; city-woodlandpark.org; 719-687-5225
08/14
Run The Rock 5K; 9:00 AM; Beaver Ranch Open Space Park, Conifer, CO; rock5k.com; 720-2610860;
08/14
Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer 5K; 8:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; beovaryaware.org;
08/15
LaSportiva Vail 10K @ 10,000 ft; 9:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970 479 2280
08/15
LT100 10K; 9:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100. com; 719-486-3502
08/19
Eldorado Springs Cure 4-Miler; 6:15 PM; Eldorado Springs Pool, Eldorando Springs, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195;
08/20
Colorado Relay; 7:00 AM; Evergreen, CO; coloradorelay.com; 303-926-1017
08/21
Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 8:00 AM; Beaver Creek, CO; beavercreek.com; 970-845-5293
08/21
Jericho Jog; 5K; 8:00 AM; St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Centennial, CO; active.com
08/21
Leadville Trail 100; 100M; 4:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilletrail100.com, 719-486-3502
08/21
Maryn’s Hope 5K; 8:00 AM; Hogback Hill Park, Littleton, CO; marynshopefoundation.org; 303-4950175;
08/21
Park City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 6:30 AM; Park City, UT; pcmarathon.com;
08/21
Peachy Cheek on the Move 5K; 8:00 AM; St. Michaels Town Square, Greeley, CO; hpcnc.org; 970-352-8487; $$
08/21
Pikes Peak Ascent; 13.3M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon.org; 719-473-2625; $$
08/22
Ski Haus Continental Divide Trail Run; 16M; 8:00 AM; Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
08/22
GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run; 9:00 AM; Buena Vista, CO; transrockies.com; 403-668-7537; $$
08/22
Indian Summer Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; indiansummerhalf.com; 303-517-7046; $$
08/22
08/22
Pikes Peak Marathon; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon.org; 719473-2625; $$ Race for Research; 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; race4research.com; 720-260-3140;
08/28
Danapalooza Trail Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Ecology Park, Canon City, CO; danapalooza.com; 719-4313472
08/28
Erace Homelessness; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; eracehomelessness.org; 303-8321622; 10
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08/28
Loryfest 8K Trail Race; 9:30 AM; Lory State Park, Fort Collins, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195
09/12
08/28
Police Athletic League 5K; 8:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-444-7618
Neder-Nederland; 13K, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Nederland High School, Nederland, CO; nederlandchamber.org;
09/12
08/28
Silverton Alpine Marathon; 50K, 26.2M; 6:00 AM; Silverton, CO; ultrasignup.com; 602-361-7440
Our Great Race; 5K; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719338-8639;
09/12
Panerathon; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Westminster, CO; panera-colorado.com;
08/28
Snowmass Village Half & Half 10K; 9:00 AM; Aspen, CO; snowmassmtnchallenge.com;
09/12
Platte River Trailhead Park 8M; 8:00 AM; Platte River Trailhead Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366
08/29
Elk Meadow Trail Race; 10K; 8:00 AM; Elk Meadow Open Space Park, Evergreen, CO; comastersrun. org; 303-979-9592
08/29
Marathon Training Series I; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
08/29
Tiny Miracles Trot; 5K; 9:30 AM; Vallagio at Inverness, Englewood, CO; tinymiracles.com; 303222-1304;
09/15
Lakewood Trail Running Series III; 6.5M: 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303- 987-4807
08/29
Trail Series III; 10K; 8:00 AM; Hogadon Parking Lot, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593
09/18
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; alz.org; 303-813-1669
09/18
Lakewood Trail Running Series I; 4M; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303-987-4807
Autumn Color Run; 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; McPhelemy Park, Buena Vista, CO; fourteenernet. com/colorrun; 719-221-2867
09/18
09/04
Bergan Peak Trail Race; 11.5M, 5.6M; 9:00 AM; Elk Meadow Open Space, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com
Casper Mountain Challege; 10K; 9:00 AM; Rotary Park, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-2678593
09/18
09/04
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
Good Samaritan 5K; 8:30 AM; Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock, CO; svdpcr.org; 303868-5746;
09/18
09/05
10,000 Meters at 10,000 Feet; 10:00 AM; Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries. com
HRCA Oktoberfest 5K; 12:30 PM; Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries. com; 303-471-7039;
09/18
Jelm Mountain Run; 10M; 9:00 AM; Jelm WY, highplainsharriers.org
09/05
Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 24.5M, 13.1M, 5M; 7:30 AM; River Walk Center, Breckenridge, CO; mavsports.com; 970-390-4760
09/18
Oktoberfest 5K; 10:00 AM; South Gondola Parking Lot, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com
09/05
Dam to Dam Run; 10K, 5K, Kids K; 8:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com
09/18
09/05
Grand Teton Trail Marathon; 100M 50M, 26.2M, 10k; 7:00 AM; Alta, WY; tetonraces.com; 208-7872077
Run, Rabbit, Run 50M Trail Run; 6:00 AM; Steamboat Springs Ski Area; Steamboat Springs, CO; steamboat50.com
09/18
09/06
Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler; 7:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; parktopark10miler.com; 303-220-1037; $$ 10
Thunderstorm 5K; 8:30 AM; Discovery Canyon Campus, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719234-1820
09/19
09/06
American Discovery Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; adtmarathon.com; $$
Boulder Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bouldermarathon. com; $$
09/19
09/06
Colorado Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; coloradorun.com; 970-213-0855; $$
09/19
09/08
Lakewood Trail Running Series II; 5M; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303- 987-4807
Crossroads Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Buckingham Park, Fort Collins, CO; footoftherockies. com; 970-377-8005; $$ 10
09/19
Farmers 5000; 9:00 AM; Wheat Ridge High School, Wheat Ridge, CO; farmers5000.org;
09/11
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
09/19
Hop, Skip & Jump Start 5K; 9:00 AM; Denver, CO; mykidsmuseum.org; 303-561-0110;
09/11
Emerald Mountain Trail Run; 12K; 9:00 AM; Howelson Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
09/19
Lead King Loop; 25K, 8M; 8:30 AM; Marble, CO; leadkingloop25k.com; 970-704-1275
09/11
FASB Fitness Festival; 5K; 8:30 AM; Crescent Park, Greenwood Village, CO; fasbfitnessfestival. com;
09/19
Mountain Air Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:30 AM; Western State College, Gunnison, CO; runmountainairmarathon.com;
Golden Gallop: 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Splash Aquatic Park, Golden, CO; goldengallop.org; 303-619-9697;
09/19
Pony Express Trail Run; 15M; 8:00 AM; Rampart Reservoir, Woodland Park, CO; pprrun.org; 719598-2953
09/19
Run Around the Block; 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO; rmmi.org; 303-893-3838;
09/19
Stone House 9M; 9:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-781-1738
SEPTEMBER 09/01
09/11
09/12
Race For The Cure; 5K; 7:50 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; komencs.org;
Chips and Salsa Half Marathon; 7:30 AM; Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com;
09/11
Imogene Pass Run; 17M; 8:30 AM; Ouray, CO; imogenerun.com;
09/11
Marathon Training Series II; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
09/12
Denver Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; denverhalf.com; 303-9261017;
09/22
Lakewood Trail Running Series IV; 1.3M; 6:00 PM; Green Mountain Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303- 987-4807
09/12
El Grito 5K; 9:00 AM; Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO; elgrito5k.org; 720-840-8127; 10
09/25
Mayor’s Cup Challenge; 15K, 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; spppr.org; 719-337-2737;
09/12
Fans on the Field; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Invesco Field, Denver, CO; fansonthefield.com;
09/25
09/12
LaSportiva Evergold 10K; 10:00 AM; Vail Golf Club, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280
Mountain Chile Cha Cha; 15M, 7M, 3M; 9:00 AM; Reservoir River Ranch, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-475-6053; $$
09/25
So Long to Summer 5K; 8:00 AM; Salisbury Park, Parker, CO; parkerrec.com; 303-805-3278
VASQUE GOLDEN LEAF HALF MARATHON
EVENT GUIDE ‘10
Chosen by Colorado Runner as 2008’s “Best Half Marathon,” the Golden Leaf is one of the most beautiful foot races in the Rockies. This 13.3 mile half marathon traverses from Snowmass Village to the heart of Aspen on mountain trails and roads, at the height of Colorado’s breathtaking fall colors. Unlike the many fast and flat half marathons on city streets, the Golden Leaf will challenge even the toughest of half marathon competitors with its rocky mountain trails.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - ASPEN, CO
WWW.ASPENRECREATION.COM
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL RACE FOR FETAL HOPE
EVENT GUIDE ‘10
The 7th Annual Race For Fetal Hope 5K is part of a premier national series that raises awareness about fetal syndromes and distresses with proceeds benefiting the Fetal Hope Foundation. The Race For Fetal Hope encompasses health, the fight against obesity in both adults and our children, as well as highlighting awareness for and the hope that exists for expecting parents who have been diagnosed with a fetal syndrome.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - DENVER, CO
WWW.FETALHOPE.ORG
2 010 eve nt g u i d e 09/25
Sundance Trail Run; 50K, 10K; 7:00 AM; Sundance, WY; sundancetrailrun.com
10/10
Coal Creek XC Challenge; 5.7M; 9:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; comastersrun.org
11/20
Turkey Trot 5K; 8:30 AM; Brighton Recreation Center, Brighton, CO; brightonco.gov; 303-6552221;
09/25
Support Your Girls 10K; 9:00 AM; Crossroads Park, Casper, WY; dochshund@yahoo.com; 307265-2177
10/10
Run The Rocks; 5K; Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO; runtherocks.org;
11/25
CU Turkey Trot; 5K; 10:00 AM; CU Research Park, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners.org;
09/25
Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon; 13.4M; 9:00 AM; Aspen, CO; aspenrecreation.com;
10/16
24 Hours of Boulder... The Run; 24 HR, 12 HR, 100M; 12:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com
11/25
Durango Turkey Trot; 5M; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College Rim, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org
09/26
Crested Butte Fall Color Classic Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Crested Butte, CO; cbfallcolorclassic.com; 970-641-0798
10/16
Cross Town Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Paradise Valley, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com
11/25
Fort Collins Club Thanksgiving Day Run; 4M; 9:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; 970-482-0551; $$
09/26
Marathon Training Series III; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
10/16
Peace Officers’ Memorial Valor Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org;
11/25
Hobbler Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Run; 10K, 5K, Kids K; 9:00 AM; Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com
09/26
OctoberFEST 10K; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Denver, CO; octoberfest10k.com; 303-926-1017;
10/16
Ski Run Road Challenge; 20K; 8:00 AM; Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ruidoso, NM; skirunroadchallenge.com; 575-257-9507
11/25
Loveland Turkey Trot; 5K: 8:00 AM; McKee Medical Center, Loveland, CO; mckeefoundation. com;
09/26
Shells Bells 5K; 9:00 AM; Prairie Sky Park, Lone Tree, CO; shellsbellsrun.com;
09/26
Squash Blossom Classic Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; Gallup, NM; squashblossomclassic.com
10/16
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Crown Center, Kansas City, MO; kcmarathon.org; $$
11/25
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot; 4M; 10:15 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; unitedwaydenver. org;
09/28
Horizon-Prairie View Runner’s Roost Cross Country Race; 5:30 PM; Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood, CO; horizon.adams12.org; 303-477-2236
10/17
Duke City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM; dukecitymarathon. com;
11/25
NCMC Turkey Trot; 5K, 2K; 9:00 AM; Northern Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO; active.com; $$
10/17
PPRR Fall Series II; 4M; 11:30 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
11/25
Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Red Stone Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries. com; 303-791-3500;
10/17
11/25
Great Pumpkin Races; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Venetucci Farms, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-389-1251
Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; runrocknroll.com; $$
Turkey Rock Trot; 5K; 9:30 AM; Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO; rocktrot.com; 303663-3817
10/17
The Other Half; 13.1M; 8:30 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org;
11/25
10/02
Journey of Hope 5K; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College Rim, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org
10/22
Scream Scram 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; screamagency.com;
YMCA Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; Briargate Family YMCA, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-4955103;
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
11/26
10/02
Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-6688
10/23
Galloping Goose Runs; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Quincy Reservoir, Aurora, CO; auroragov.org; 720-272-5388
11/27
10/02
Ouray Trail Run; 13.4M; 10:00 AM; Ouray, CO; ouraytrailrun.com; 970-318-1376
10/23
Mayor’s Cup 5K; 10:00 AM; Manitou Springs, CO; runpikespeak.com; 719-238-1317
Seattle Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Seattle, WA; seattlemarathon.org;
10/02
Waterton Canyon 10M; 8:00 AM; Waterton Canyon, Littleton, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
10/30
Denver Gorilla Run; 5.6K; 11:00 AM; Denver, CO; denvergorillarun.com; 720-524-0272
12/04
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
10/03
Komen Denver Race for the Cure; 7:00 AM; Pepsi Center, Denver, CO; komendenver.org
10/30
12/04
Rock Canyon Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-564-9303
10/03
PPRR Fall Series I; 3.5M; 11:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-590-7086
YMCA Halloween Creepy Crawlers 5K; 9:00 AM; Santa Fe Trail, Palmer Lake, CO; pprrun.org; 719-481-8728
10/31
Great Pumpkin Chase; 10K, 5K, Kids K; 9:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com
12/04
Winter Sun 10K; 10:00 AM; Moab Golf Course, Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org;
Racing with the Stars; 5K; 10:00 AM; Westin Hotel, Westminster, CO; racingwiththestars5k.com; 303926-1017;
10/31
PPRR Fall Series III; 5.5M; 11:30 AM; Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
12/05
10/03
Assurant Health Rudolph Ramble 5K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rundenverseries.com;
12/05
10/03
Red Rock Scramble; 5M, 5K; 10:00 AM; Lyons, CO; coloradoindianbar.org; 303-447-8760;
Jingle Bell Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; CSU Campus, Ft. Collins, CO; jinglebellrunnorthernco.kintera.org; 303756-8622;
12/05
10/03
Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Piedra Lisa Park, Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@ hotmail.com
Wash Park 4.5M; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
12/11
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
10/03
Sandrat Trail Run; 15K; 8:30 AM; Ballard Community Center, Lawrence, KS; runlawrence.org; 785-842-4351
12/11
10/03
The Bear Chase Trail Run; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; bearchaserace.com; 303-320-3343
Aurora Sports Park XC Race; 12K, 8K, 4K; 10:00 AM; Coal Creek Rodeo Arena, Aurora, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-363-2377
12/11
Jingle Fest 5K; 9:30 AM; Fountain Valley YMCA, Fountain, CO; pprrun.org; 719-382-1561
12/12
Christmas Classic 4M; 9:00 AM; Harmony Marketplace, Fort Collins, CO; footoftherockies.com; 970-377-8005;
OCTOBER 10/02
10/02
10/09 10/09
Glenwood Canyon Shuffle; 13.1M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; garfieldlibraries.org; 970876-0768;
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593 HRCA Wildcat Mountain Runs; 10M, 5M; 8:30 AM; Douglas County Trail Head, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
11/06
Littleton Stride; 5K; 8:30 AM; Ketring Park, Littleton, CO; bkbltd.com;
11/06
Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
11/06
Twin Peaks Rotary XC Challenge; 3.5M; 9:00 AM; Roger’s Grove Park, Longmont, CO; jasonod@ comcast.net; 303-956-0634
11/07
Westminster City Park 9M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366
11/13
2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 317-267-8593
11/13
Home For The Holidays 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com;
11/13
HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Paint Brush Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
12/12
Farolito ‘Trail of Lights’ VII; 5K, Kids K; 5:30 PM; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM; stephenpino@hotmail.com
10/09
Lair O The Bear Trail Race; 10M, 2M; Lair O The Bear Park, Idledale, CO; evergreenrecreation.com
11/13
Longmont Turkey Trot; 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Westview Middle School, Longmont, CO; ci.longmont.co.us/rec; 303-651-8405;
12/12
10/09
Panerathon; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; paneracolorado.com; 303-799-1900;
Jingle Bell Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; rockymountainarthritis.org; 303-7568622; Rudolph’s Revenge; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Littleton, CO; winterdistanceseries.com;
10/09
11/14
Children’s Hospital Race for Fetal Hope; 5K; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; fetalhope. org; 303-932-0553;
12/18
Silent Trails Memorial Trail Race; 10M; 9:00 AM; Happy Jack Recreation Area, Laramie, WY; uwyo. edu; 307-760-0954
12/31
Resolution 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815;
10/09
Tiger Classic; 5K; 8:00 AM; Washburn Field Track, Colorado Springs, CO; coloradocollege.edu/5krace; 719-389-6336;
11/14
Panicking Poultry 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; panickingpoultry5k.com; 303-8155690;
12/31
Resolution Run 5K; 7:00 PM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; krfcfm.org; 970-221-5075;
XTERRA Marathon Of Trail Races; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; marathonmajic.com
11/14
PPRR Fall Series IV; 7M; 11:30 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-590-7086
snowshoe
10/09
Gobble Wobble 5K; 9:00 AM; Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver, CO; mygvr.org; 720-936-1191;
MARCH
10/10
Blue Sky Marathon; 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Horsetooth Mountain Park, Fort Collins, CO; blueskymarathon.com
11/20 11/20
Turkey Trot; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Tate Pumphouse, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593
03/01
Vail Symposium Snow Moon Shuffle 5K; 7:00 PM; Cordillera Valley Club, Edwards, CO; 970-926-5100
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Chris Bove Memorial Uphill Challenge; 7:30 AM; Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen, CO; challengeaspen. org; 970-925-7429
03/06
Tubbs Romp to Stomp 3K; 10:00 AM; Frisco, CO; tubbsromptostomp.com
03/07
Jeremy Wright North American Snowshoe Championships; 10K, 5K; 11:00 AM; McCoy Park, Beaver Creek, CO; bcsnowshoe.com
03/13
America’s Uphill; 2.5M; 7:00 AM; Aspen, CO; aspenrecreation.com970-429-2093
03/27
Round-Up River Ranch Full Moon 5K; 7:00 PM; Cordillera Valley Club, Edwards, CO; 970-926-5100 DECEMBER
12/12
03/06
Blue Mountain Triathlon; 10:00 AM; Monticello, UT; monticelloutah.org; 435-587-2029;
03/07
t2coaching Indoor Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Fort Collins Club, Fort Collins, CO; t2coaching.com APRIL t2coaching Indoor Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Fort Collins Club, Fort Collins, CO; t2coaching.com MAY
05/08
05/22
OFF ROAD Oyster Adventure Race; 10:00 AM; No Name Rest Area, Glenwood Springs, CO; oysterracingseries.com; 877-328-2783
05/23
Summer OPEN Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303408-1195;
05/29
Pelican Fest Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Windsor Lake, Windsor, CO; t2coaching.com; 970-308-4499;
05/29
Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Ruidoso Athletic Club, Ruidoso, NM; ruidosoathleticclub.com; 575-937-7106; JUNE
MARCH
05/01
Riptide Multisports Littlefoot Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; littlefoottri. riptidemultisports.com; 720-289-0036; $$
Day of Infamy 8K; 9:00 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; 970-945-2680
multi-sport
04/25
05/16
HRCA Cinco du Mayo Duathlon; 8:30 AM; Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039; Barkin Dog Duathlon; 7:15 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; myentryfee.com; 303-642-7917; $$
06/03
Stroke & Stride I; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
06/04
Metro Brokers TriathlON Friday; 6:00 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; metrobrokerstriathlon.com; 303-843-0100;
06/05
Boulder Sunrise Triathlon/Duathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports. org;
06/05
HRCA Tune-Up Triathlon & Kids’ Tri; 6:00 AM; Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
06/05
Tri the Creek Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; trithecreek.com; 720-931-6740;
06/12
Big Sky Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Community Center, Bennett, CO; bigskydu.com; 303-642-7917; $$
06/20
5430 Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 5430sports.com; $$
06/24
Springs Splash and Dash II; 5:30 PM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; traininggoals.com; 719-337-2737
06/24
Stroke & Stride III; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
06/27
Craig Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Loudy Simpson Park, Craig, CO; runningseries.com; 970-824-6932
06/29
AQUAMAN Swim/Run Series I; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; withoutlimits.com, 203-313-3546
07/01
Springs Splash and Dash III; 5:30 PM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; traininggoals.com; 719-337-2737
07/01
Stroke & Stride IV; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
07/06
AQUAMAN Swim/Run Series II; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; withoutlimits.com, 203-313-3546
07/08
Stroke & Stride V; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
07/10
Pagosa Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Pagosa Springs, CO; acvap.org; 970-264-9075
JULY
06/06
Greeley Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Greeley, CO; greeleytriathlon.com;
07/11
Boulder Peak Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 5430sports.com; $$
06/10
Springs Splash and Dash I; 5:30 PM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; traininggoals.com; 719-337-2737
07/13
06/10
Stroke & Stride II; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
AQUAMAN Swim/Run Series III; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; withoutlimits.com, 203-313-3546
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07/15
Stroke & Stride VI; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
07/17
07/18
08/05
Stroke & Stride VIII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
08/07
Aspen High Country Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Aspen, CO; aspenrecreation.com;
HRCA Tri N July & Kids’ Tri; 6:00 AM; Recreation Center at Eastridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-7039;
08/07
Cherry Streak Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; yourcausesports.org; 303955-4135;
West Side Duathlon; 7:00 AM; JeffCo North Athletic Complex, Arvada, CO; www.westsidedu.com; 303642-7917; $$
08/07
Battle at Midway Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT: bamtriathlon.com; 801-4508477;
08/08
Ironman 70.3 Boulder; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; ironmanboulder.com; $$
07/20
AQUAMAN Swim/Run Series IV; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; withoutlimits.com, 203-313-3546
07/22
Stroke & Stride VII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917;
07/24
My Way or the Tri Way; 8:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; thetriway.com; 303-642-7917;
07/27
AQUAMAN Swim/Run Series V; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; withoutlimits.com, 203-313-3546
07/29
Springs Splash and Dash V; 5:30 PM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; traininggoals.com; 719-337-2737
07/29
Stroke & Stride VII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-6427917; AUGUST
08/01
Tri for the Cure - A Women’s Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; triforthecuredenver.com; 303-430-2969;
08/03
AQUAMAN Swim/Run Series VI; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; withoutlimits.com, 203-313-3546
08/29
Xterra Lory; 8:00 AM; Lory State Park, Fort Collins, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195;
09/04
Tenderfoot Mountain Triathlon/Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida, CO; tenderfoottriathlon.com; 413-896-9837;
09/05
Tenderfoot Mountain Kiwanis Kids’ Triathlon; 10:00 AM; Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida, CO; tenderfoottriathlon.com; 413-896-9837;
09/11
Boulder Sunset Triathlon/Duathlon; 3:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports. org;
08/12
Springs Splash and Dash VI; 5:30 PM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; traininggoals.com; 719-337-2737
09/12
Bearable Adventure Race; 8:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; thebearable.com; 303987-4806
09/12
08/21
HRCA Splash Mash Dash Triathlon & Kids’ Tri; 6:00 AM; Northridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-4717039;
Harvest Moon Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195;
09/12
Tri-Glenwood Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; triglenwood.com; 970-945-2208;
september
08/21
Los Alamos Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Los Alamos, NM: losalamosnm.us; 505-662-8173;
09/18
08/21
Oyster Urban Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Denver Aquarium, Denver, CO; oysterracingseries.com; 877-328-2783
Kokopelli Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Sand Hollow State Park, South Hurricane, UT; bbsctri.com;
09/19
08/21
PLR Kids Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Platteville, CO; kidsinnocence.org; 970-785-6455;
Crescent Moon Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; crescentmoontri.com; 303642-7917; $$
09/26
08/22
Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303408-1195;
Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303408-1195;
10/10
Tri For Your Cause; 10:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org;
OCTOBER
08/28
Team Trek n’ Trot; 9:00 AM; Crossroads, Loveland, CO; crossroadscolorado.com; 970-669-6212;
08/29
Aflac Iron Girl Women’s Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; irongirl.com; 813868-5938;
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Springs Splash and Dash IV; 5:30 PM; Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO; traininggoals.com; 719-337-2737
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ach new season brings with it the anticipation of improved design and new materials. The shoes that endured our wear testing process represent the best shoes for a variety of feet and runners. The influence of “Natural Motion” and a reexamination of design and available materials can be seen in the changes that have been made in a number of the shoes. Many shoes in all categories have been lightened up and have lower profiles, though there are still a number of heavyweight shoes with heavy-duty motion stabilizing technologies, or multiple layers of plush cushioning. Such changes have further established some best practices that improve overall comfort. All brands have their own lasts and formulations of basic materials that allow them to address the majority of runners’ requirements for fit and feel. The number of offerings in the Neutral and Performance shoe categories continues to grow, while those in the Motion Stabilizing category, though smaller in number, are becoming more precisely tuned to give better support and a more efficient Reviewer: Cregg Weinmann transition from heel to toe-off. While there are award winners Project Coordinator/Editor: Christine Johnson some new patents in both design and use of Designer: Kristen Cerer materials, a number of innovations have spread Proofreader: Marg Sumner, Red Ink Editorial K-Swiss Keahou II Services throughout the industry so rapidly that they Shoe Photography: Daniel Saldaña, Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7 have already become best practices, and the Cregg Weinmann Best Shoe—Neutral consumer is the ultimate beneficiary. Shoe companies use slightly different lasts (the foot-shaped forms on which shoes are made) and proprietary midsole formulas, and those result in a wide range of offerings on the market and improved chances that runners can find a shoe to match their fitness and biomechanics. It may take a bit of time to check out all the options, but you’ll know the right shoe for you when you try it. We ask you to use the Running Network’s Shoe Review as the starting point in your journey to find your perfect running shoe. Go to your local running store (we track 683 of them at runningnetwork.com’s Store Locator) to finish the journey!
Scott Makani II Best Shoe—Performance
Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 13 Best Shoe—Motion Stabilizing
adidas adiStar Solution Best New Shoe
Brooks Glycerin 8 Best Renovation
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MoTIoN STABILIZING | NEUTRAL ASICS GT-2150
$100
The best-selling technical running shoe enters the back half of its second decade with a plan: Be consistent. The design stays as near as possible to previous versions, only tinkering with improvements to materials, especially those at the top of ASICS’ impressive line. The similarity with the 2140 extends from the upper, with minor adjustments in the overlays and a lowered ankle collar for better fit, to the midsole, through to the shank and outersole. The great cushioning and stable ride are well dialed-in, providing long-time users what they expect: a well-protected, securely delivered run. Runners with stability needs should seek out the GT-2150 and give it a test run. “Snug, comfy and feels good. Cushioning is great; my feet are fine even after a 12-mile run. They seem a little lighter than their predecessor: keep what works and fix the little things.” Updates the GT-2140 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 6–14,15,16,17 (D), 7–14,15,16,17 (EE), 8–14,15,16,17 (EEEE), 7–14,15,16 (B); Women 5–13 (AA,B), 6–13 (D) • Weight: Men 13.2 oz. (size 11); Women 11.3 oz. (size 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, Solyte Strobel board (heel)
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10
$105
Brooks’ go-to shoe (what did you think GTS stood for?) passes the decade mark with a few new twists. The upper elicits the design ethos established more radically in the Trance 9. Here the supportive overlays are effectively distributed to keep the mesh open where needed, while holding the foot over the midsole with the help of a sturdy new saddle overlay on the medial side. The midsole hints at more open segmentation, especially in the heel, improving the transition from heel to toe (a weakness with previous versions). The forefoot maintains its great flexibility, and the heel and forefoot are bridged by a brawnier TPU shank. The overall weight is more than half an ounce heavier, but the improvements to the support and ride seem worth it. “The Adrenaline has worked well for me, I know what to expect: comfortable fit, plenty of cushion, and great stability. Still a great shoe, in my opinion. There’s not much that needs improvement on this series of shoes.” Updates the Adrenaline GTS 9 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 5–12,13 • Weight: 13.2 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Combination Strobel slip-lasted, Texon heel board
Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 13
$100
BEST SHOE
Formerly one of a trio of Triax shoes, the Zoom Structure is the only survivor, though any resemblance to the original is lost in the mists of time. The goal of the Bowerman series is to maintain the essence of each shoe while incorporating improvements as they become best practices. The upper now sports simplified overlays, with more effective rearfoot strapping to lock the heel into its cradle in a manner similar to the Equilon. The mesh is open, especially across the metatarsals, freeing the bunion window. The midsole is essentially unchanged, except for more pronounced flex grooves in the lateral crashpad that improve the touchdown and transition to toe-off. The remaining changes are largely cosmetic, but this scaling back has shaved nearly an ounce from the shoe. Its combination of great fit, ride, and stability earned the Zoom Structure our Best Motion Stabilizing Shoe award.
Motion Stabilizing
SP
RIN G 2010
“Slipping these shoes on, I like the snug fit and the sturdy support. The first run proved the fit was good, especially the new supports in the heel. There is a noticeable amount of cushioning in these shoes. Overall, my foot felt secure and ‘well liked’ in this shoe. The balance, stability, and support are first-rate.” Updates the Zoom Structure Triax+ 12 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 5–12,13 • Weight: 12.4 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, Cushlon board
Pearl Izumi Fuel
$100
The Fuel is a new shoe for Pearl Izumi and features some new approaches with its technology. The fit of the upper is glove-like from the heel to the midfoot—almost a racing shoe fit—but the forefoot has a roomy feel across the metatarsals to the toes, which, while common, is not standard fare. The ride is firm and responsive, a nice blending of quality EVA and Skydex elements in the heel and forefoot. The abbreviated Syncroframe is as effective as previous versions while lightening the shoe a bit, though it’s still no lightweight. Overall, the shoe provides just enough support and stability for overpronators looking for less bulky control. “I love the fit of these shoes! The one-piece upper distributes security across the entire foot and helps to reduce the overall weight of the shoe. The ride was firm but not clunky, very stable without being too stiff. These are the best of the Pearls I’ve tried.”
NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14; Women 5–11,12 • Weight: 13.1 oz. (men’s 11); 10.9 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board
adidas adiStar Solution
$120
BEST NEW SHOE
The new Solution is aimed at runners who want a responsive ride with a little stability and a measure of comfort. Part of the adiStar family, it features a performance fit in a heavy-duty daily trainer. The upper feels plush, thanks to the cushioned but sleek tongue and the smooth finish of the interior. The midsole is substantial and nicely responsive and protective, while the ForMotion cassette provides a smooth transition and good stability. The adiWear heel and blown rubber forefoot are typical setups and are well executed. The versatility and ride of the adiStar Solution earned it our Best New Shoe award.
SPRING 2010
“Good overall feel, comfortable fit, nice cushioning underneath. The upper is padded where needed, but not overdone. The midsole is firm, but responds well; not mushy. Great stable feeling, and a durable, reliable shoe.”
NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 14.5 oz. (men’s 11); 12.4 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved to curved
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NEUTRAL adidas Supernova Glide 2
$100
In its second outing, the Glide takes a direct aim at performance without sacrificing the quality of the original. The upper uses a very breathable, engineered mesh that’s constructed with openings in some areas and is more solid in others. The midsole has a little softer feel—still quite flexible—but more solid. Thanks to the multiple layers of midsole/innersole materials and the Strobel board, the shoe has a cushy feel while still being resilient and responsive—a fine line that this shoe negotiates well. The new blown rubber forefoot has a little better traction than the original Glide did and a rubbery, resilient bounce. The fit and ride will be familiar to adidas fans. “Great glove-like fit, but enough room in the toe box to wiggle toes! Wore them on long runs, were great on the hills. They were definitely bouncy and squishy. Very comfortable and holding up well.” Updates the Supernova Glide • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20; Women 5–12 • Weight: 13.3 oz. (men’s 11); 11.3 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved to curved
Brooks Glycerin 8
BEST RENOVATION SPRING 2010
$130
Brooks introduces a new technology with its flagship neutral shoe. DNA is a rubbery cushioning element with the unique ability to respond according to the force applied to it: softly when a little pressure is applied, more firmly when more pressure is applied. DNA not only outperforms Brooks’ longtime HydroFlow technology, it’s also more environmentally friendly. The upper closely mimics the familiar fit of the past few iterations, with open mesh and a supportive saddle design. The midsole retains much of the feel of its predecessor but with a little better transition and a more responsive feel. Minor adjustments to the shank and outersole maintain the Glycerin’s support and durability and sports the inscription in German: “Laufen ist in meiner DNA” or “Running is in my DNA.” The performance, upgraded materials, and execution earned the Glycerin 8 our Best Renovation award. “The fit is familiar: secure with a good feel around the ankle collar and roomy in the toes. The cushioning is quite good, but the rebound and responsiveness are a big improvement. I was certainly impressed.” Updates the Glycerin 7 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–13,14,15 (B,D,2E widths); Women 6–12 (2A,B,D widths) • Weight: 14.6 oz. (men’s 11); 12.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved
K-Swiss Keahou II
BEST SHOE Neutral SP
RIN G 2010
$100
The K-Swiss line has expanded to six serious shoes; the Keahou is the quality neutral model. The upper is a low-key combination of quality components, including air mesh and synthetic overlays, which draws attention purely by performance: it fits and supports the foot. The midsole is single density EVA with a couple of nifty dampening inserts of Superfoam in the heel and Strobel board, and GuideGlide in the forefoot, all providing a responsive, cushioned ride. The blown rubber forefoot, TPU shank, and carbon heel are expected and best practices, but they’re done well in the Keahou. The combination of ride, execution, and value earned the Keahou II a tie for our Best Neutral Shoe award. “Roomy fit up front, but nice and snug in the heel. Premium shoe. The quality really came through with its consistent, protective cushioning and design. It performed very well for me.” Updates the Keahou • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15; Women 5–11,12 • Weight: 13.5 oz. (men’s 11); 11.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved
Puma Complete ventis
$100
The new Ventis is a sibling to last season’s Velosis and is a surprisingly plush addition to the lineup, especially considering the price difference between the two. The upper is open mesh, which effectively handles the job of securing the foot while keeping it cool, along with well-placed synthetic overlays for support. The midsole is responsive, combining DuoCell and ldCell components with the polyurethane innersole and EVA Strobel board for good, step-in comfort, as well as overall cushioning. The outersole of carbon rubber in the heel and blown rubber in the forefoot is well designed for flexibility and smooth transition from heel to toe. A solid shoe for neutral runners, the Ventis offers another fit option, as well as Puma’s unique look. “Fit great in the heel, enough toeroom, though on really long runs the overlays across the metatarsals rubbed a bit. The cushioning was very good; no sore feet even with half-marathon training.”
NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14; Women 5.5–12 • Weight: 14.0 oz. (men’s 11); 12.0 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved
Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7
BEST SHOE Neutral SP
RIN G 2010
$130
The Triumph 7 makes several gains over the Triumph 6. The step-in comfort and cushioning are noticeable right out of the box. The upper sports a few more millimeters of memory foam in the ankle collar, which provides a very plush feel, and a soft, moisture-wicking lining that adds to that sensation. Though reworked, the midsole is familiar and suited for high mileage and protection. The outersole is a new configuration of blown rubber under the ball of the foot, which is a little more durable without sacrificing cushioning. While some of the shoes in this category have pared things back, the extra weight and price here make a significant addition to the Triumph’s deluxe fit and feel. The blend of design, componentry, and comfort earned the ProGrid Triumph 7 a tie for our Best Neutral Shoe award. “Nice fit, supports the middle of my foot; toe box adequate; heel snug, but not too snug. These are comfortable shoes and my foot feels protected from feeling rocks/pebbles underfoot. Good compression of the midsole, but [does] not get bogged down in too much cushioning. I like these!” Updates the ProGrid Triumph 6 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 14.4 oz. (men’s 11); 12.9 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved
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NEUTRAL | PERFoRMANCE Under Armour Apparition II
$95
The second round of running shoes from Under Armour addresses some issues of the first round and builds on its strengths. The upper is open mesh similar to that of the original, with adjustments made to the Fit-Sleeve that improve the fit and comfort. The midsole and outersole are just a bit better than round one, with a good transition, durability, and a responsive, resilient ride. The weight is toward the beefier end, but acceptable in a heavy-duty trainer. The Apparition sports a price adjustment that makes it a decent bargain. Though not a dramatic change, the performance and upgrades show the Apparition II is headed in the right direction. “They feel really nice, slipper-like. No problems straight from the box for a 6.5-mile run. The cushion on this particular shoe was not disappointing, but not exceptional either, though no sore feet, which, for me, is saying something.” Updates the Apparition • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–13,14,15; Women 6–11,12 • Weight: 14.3 oz. (men’s 11); 12.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board
Karhu Forward Fulcrum
$130
The new Forward Fulcrum employs the expected top quality components. The upper is a lightweight, perforated mesh that’s welded to eliminate seams and open across the metatarsals to nicely accommodate bunions or a wide forefoot. The midsole is a resilient and responsive EVA, which has a good level of cushioning. The ratio of midsole material in the heel vs. the forefoot pitches the foot forward for a quick toe-off, but the exaggerated lean may not suit all neutral runners as it does run “downhill” a bit. The outersole is the same effective carbon and blown rubber of other Karhu shoes and is executed at its usual high standard. Its light weight is a bonus. “The upper has a smooth, comfy feel and good, secure fit. Unexpectedly light, especially for such a well-cushioned running shoe. Great heel cushioning, and the flow to the forefoot really keeps you on your toes, even when you are tired. I think it is about as good a shoe as I have worn.”
NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 8–13,14; Women 6–11 • Weight: 11.6 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
Mizuno Waverider 13
NEUTRAL
$100
The Waverider 13 maintains the momentum of its predecessor, balancing light weight with protective cushioning. The upper shows typical Mizuno design caution by making subtle alterations to overlays which seem almost cosmetic, but are well thought-out. The most noticeable change is the new lining material, which is softer and cradles the heel better. The midsole is essentially unchanged, though new tooling always subtly affects the ride; here a little foam has been added under the Wave plate to better cushion the touchdown. The outersole is unchanged, providing effective durability and traction. “They proved to be one of the most reliable daily trainers in my rotation. They fit snugly where needed, roomy in the toes. They have a good level of cushioning, but when I was fit, they were super efficient—a great extension of my feet.” Updates the Waverider 12 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15,16; Women 5–12,13 • Weight: 11.9 oz. (men’s 11); 9.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
Zoot Ultra TT 3.0
NEUTRAL
$130
The third round of the Ultra TT maintains effective performance without rocking the boat. The upper is little changed, adding a bit of reflectivity—TT does stand for Triathlon Training, after all—but leaving the lacing and entry points unchanged. The TPU at the heel and toes was overkill and has been replaced by lighter weight HF-welds that do the job. The midsole and outersole have no changes, save cosmetic, since the cushioning and performance were well dialed-in last season. Very light for a neutral training shoe, the Ultra TT 3.0 can handle a good share of mileage, as well as faster running and racing. “Fit like a sock, very smooth. Surprisingly, they had a good deal of cushion. I especially enjoyed the impact on landing with my heel. They were great for tempo runs and races.” Updates the Ultra TT 2.0 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–12, 13,14; Women 6–10,11 • Weight: 9.3 oz. (men’s 11); 7.4 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
ASICS Gel DS Trainer 15
NEUTRAL $110
Perhaps the most iconic model of this category, the Gel DS Trainer turns 14. The bulk of the changes (though there aren’t a lot) are in the upper, where the overlays have been altered at the toe and reduced in the heel, and the mesh is a bit more open. Support and fit, however, are indistinguishable from last season. The midsole and outersole are the same, with slight adjustments to the Trusstic support in the shank. The overall effect adds up to a quality, stable, well-cushioned ride that fans of the series will be pleased with. Runners looking for a great blend of lightness, stability, and cushioning should consider the DS Trainer 15. “Great fit. It’s shaped somewhat to fit perfectly around the mold of your actual foot. Nice cushioning and no hard spots anywhere. A stable ride; no need to worry about any wobble. Excellent lightweight trainer, good for mid to long training runs or races.” Updates the Gel DS Trainer 14 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 11.3 oz. (men’s 11); 9.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: slip-lasted
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PERFoRMANCE Mizuno Wave Elixer 5
$105
This Elixer is the best yet, expertly blending lightness, stability, and ride. The upper sports minor changes to the overlays and new support straps of stretchy synthetic material shoring up the medial side. The base of the entire upper is a uniformly shaped airmesh. The Wave plate is unchanged, but the midsole is AP+—the old AP with new polymers added for a better rebound— which softens the cushion of the shoe, while making the ride much more responsive. The outersole features a new configuration of G3, moving from the dots of PU to a combination of chevrons and fins that improve traction and durability. The Elixer has always been a good choice in the performance category; now it’s even better. “They fit well, like Mizuno always does. I was surprised how comfortable the shoe was, especially the cushioning. I felt like I was in close contact with the ground but still able to have the protection and ‘spring in my step’ that the shoe afforded me. I liked the shoe style and function. It has become one of my favorites.” Updates the Wave Elixer 4 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 • Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
STABILITY
New Balance 740
$85
Despite the number reset, the 740 is the second round of last season’s 749. There’s also some resetting of the upper design, making a visual alignment with the NBx firmament. The upper shows a subtle change in fit and support; while still built on the New Balance performance last, the shoe feels wider, and the N-lock lacing has been internalized and lacks the separately-adjusting feature of the external version. The midsole has been slightly resculpted to better incorporate the N-Ergy cassette, but is much the same as the previous heel setup. The more supportive shank and the adjusted flex grooves allow a very responsive toe-off. This version has more forefoot volume with the responsive cushioning and stability of its predecessor. “Roomy fit, but seemed to work OK. Good amount of cushioning, yet allows you to feel the road. Keeps the foot stable and pace quick. Was a good tempo shoe, but I’d rest these on easy days. Above average sole durability; the heel plug is very wear-resistant.” Updates the 749 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15,16 (D,2E,4E); Women 5–11,12,13 (B,D) • Weight: 11.7 oz. (men’s 11); 9.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
STABILITY
Nike LunarElite+ 5
$100
The Lunarlite foam has been working its way through many of Nike’s established performance shoes, transforming them into new shoes. The LunarElite+ 5 retains only the mission of the Elite+ 4: to provide a light, responsive, stable ride. The re-vamped upper is now a no-sew, seam-free combination of mesh and synthetic overlays, with Flywire for midfoot support. The close fit is not quite racer-like, but it’s secure and comfortable. The Lunarlite midsole features Nike’s Dynamic Support which is soft enough for neutral feet and stable enough for mild to moderate overpronators. The ride is typically cushioned and responsive— the snappiest Lunar shoe yet. “The fit was pretty good and the smooth interior was appreciated. Not as snug in the arch as some tempo shoes or racers. The cushioning and weight are where the shoe really shines and durability has been great, the cushioning really holds up.” Updates the Elite+ 4 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 • Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel sliplasted, EVA Strobel board
STABILITY
Reebok Premier SF Attack
$90
The SF Attack is new to the Reebok Premier line, and a bit of a sleeper with a unique design. The upper is open airmesh with the toe cap as the only forefoot overlay, making them light and bunion-friendly. The Smoothfit upper (the “SF” in the name) supports the midfoot without interior seams, securing heel and midfoot with a soft, sueded feel. The midsole is responsive and durable injection-molded EVA, with a second density adding a good measure of stability. The DMPRTek outersole provides good flexibility with proven durability and a bit of extra cushioning. For performance, stability, and its great light feel, the Premier SF Attack deserves serious consideration. “Great fit. I ran a half marathon in these three days after I got them and had no blisters or sore spots. Right amount of cushion for running on the road, and nice and straight and stable. These are probably the lightest shoes I have been able to run in and feel like I have good cushion and support, and can run some longer miles in.”
NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with very mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11
STABILITY
• Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
Scott Makani II
BEST SHOE Performance SP
RIN G 2010
$110
After a start with European triathletes, Scott brings a range of training and racing shoes to the U.S. market. Of these, the Makani II may be the most versatile, managing the wear and tear of training while being light enough to race in. The upper is the typical lightweight mesh, but with a stretchy inner sleeve through the midfoot and a supportive saddle that cinches separately. The midsole is a new EVA blend known as UltraLyte, which provides a nicely responsive ride. The midfoot features a second density of EVA, as well as a shank of a carbon fiber element beneath a TPU window which, in concert, provide torsional rigidity by resisting excessive twisting. A combination of blown rubber in the forefoot and carbon in the heel and high-wear regions rounds out a familiar construction. It’s ultra light weight, responsive ride, and good stability earned the Makani our Best Performance Shoe award. “This is a very good-fitting shoe which snugs up nicely around my ankle and the toebox allows enough room for my toes to dig in during speedwork. This shoe is very responsive feeling with a nice flexible forefoot and a very stiff arch. The heel area absorbs shock well, and the forefoot allows a feel of the ground while pushing off.” Updates the Makani • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 6–12,13; Women 5–11 • Weight: 10.8 oz. (men’s 11); 8.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, UltraLyte Strobel board
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N UTR ITION ADVANTAGE
When You Want To Lose Weight Quickly Some athletes, such as wrestlers or rowers trying to make weight for an event, need to lose weight quickly. Others, like my client who insisted that slow weight loss would not work for her, just want to lose weight quickly. “I know everyone says to lose weight slowly, but I want to get rid of this excess flab NOW!!!!” she declared with disgust. “This fat is slowing me down. I could run faster if I was lighter…” So what is the best way to lose weight quickly? Do you simply “starve yourself ” by eating as little as possible? The answer depends on your long-term goals: • If you want to lose weight quickly for an event such as a marathon or triathlon and don’t mind regaining the weight quickly, you can indeed “starve yourself ” for a few days to drop to the desired number on the scale. Obviously, the better plan is to lose the weight far in advance of the event, to minimize the agony and optimize performance. • If you want to lose weight and keep it off after the event and for the rest of your life, don’t even think about quick weight loss. It backfires.
Why “quick weight loss” is a fantasy While the promise of quick weight loss is enticing, runners who lose weight quickly on a severe diet inevitably regain the weight, if not more. That’s because the body overcompensates for extreme dieting with overeating. You will never win the war against hunger. Hunger is physiological. Just as your body needs to breathe, urinate and sleep, your body also needs to eat. Urges to overeat (that is, blow your diet) often have less to do with will power and more to do with the physiology of hunger. Just as you will gasp for air after having been trapped under-water without oxygen, you will devour food after having been denied calories during a crash diet (or after a long run, for that matter).
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Yes, you can white-knuckle yourself to stick to your crash diet, but your well-meaning plan to quickly shed some pounds has a high likelihood of exploding into a demoralizing pattern of binge eating followed by yet-another attempt to crash-diet. Don’t go there.... It’s depressing.
Tips for successful weight loss To lose weight and keep it off, you must keep in perspective you did not gain the weight quickly and you should not plan to lose the weight quickly. The better plan is to chip away at slow but steady weight loss, targeting 0.5 to 2 pounds a week. Why, by just knocking off 100 calories at the end of the day (one cookie, one heaping spoonful of ice cream), you can theoretically lose 10 pounds a year. Knock off 200 calories at the end of the day (16 ounces of cola, 4 Oreos), and you’ve lost 20 pounds a year. By eliminating just a few hundred evening calories, you will lose weight when you are sleeping, not when you are training or trying to deal with the stresses of your busy day. Plan to eat your calories during the day, when they can help you the most. Then, diet (by eating just a little bit less) by night.
Tips for runners who want to lose weight for an event
Runners who want to shed pounds for a marathon or other competitive event generally try to eat as little as possible. They fail to understand they could reach their goals by eating more than air. That is, if you eat less than 1,000 to 1,500 calories, your metabolism slows to compensate for the “famine.” The less you eat, the more your body conserves: •You will feel cold all the time, especially your hands and feet. You won’t “waste calories” keeping your extremities warm. • You will feel lethargic and have little energy to (enjoy) running, to say nothing of run fast. Observe how you conserve precious calories by fidgeting less, moving minimally and doing less spontaneous activity than usual in the non-exercise parts of your day. • Your resting metabolic rate can drop by as much as 20%. This conserves calories and slows weight loss. • Weight loss might be half muscle, half fat. Losing muscle is counter-productive to athletic performance. (Be sure to lift weights and eat some protein with each meal to help reduce loss of muscle.) Should you add on a few extra miles to burn more calories and hasten fat loss? No. Research suggests exercising while crash dieting does not result in additional weight loss as compared to crash dieting without exercise. Plus, you might end up injured and overtrained, to say nothing of fighting deeper hunger. That is, after grinding through an extra six miles to burn off 600 additional calories, you could quickly wipe out that calorie deficit in less than 3 minutes by succumbing to 12 Oreos the instant you got home. White-knuckling yourself away from food is not fun - and is not sustainable. Instead of doing extra hard train-
ing, plan to increase your non-training activity by walking more, doing projects, cleaning the house, playing with the kids and staying off the couch. Daily activity counts; keep moving during your waking hours so you do not become a “sedentary athlete.” You certainly should not eat less than your weight x 10 calories per pound (your resting metabolic rate - what you body requires to breathe, pump blood, and function). Targeting 13-15 calories per pound is still very restrictive and grueling for a serious runner. That’s about 2,000-2,200 calories if you weigh ~150 lbs. As an alternative to counting calories, I suggest you simply reduce your food portions by about 20-30%, depending on how much time you have to lose the weight. Divide your limited calories into four “buckets,” eating evenly-sized meals on a time-line, at least every four hours throughout the day. That could be 500 calories at 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m (either a second lunch, or divide the calories into pre- and post-run fuel) and 7:00 p.m. Spend your calories on wholesome foods that include protein (to help keep you from feeling hungry) and “bulky” foods like vegetables and brothy soups that help fill your tummy with less calories than compact foods (burgers, fries). Runners who want to lose weight quickly often restrict fluids. One pound of water can be easier to lose than one pound of fat - but this option is counterproductive to top performance. You do not want to lose more than 2% of your body weight as sweat. (That’s three pounds of sweat for a 150-pound runner.) More than that can hurt your performance, to say nothing of endangering your health. Hence, if you currently weigh 150-pounds, but want to be 140 in two weeks, you can reasonably lose about 3 pounds of sweat. You will then need to lose “only” 7 pounds of fat, of which half will likely be muscle with a crash diet. Your training will suffer and you’d undoubtedly compete better being well fueled than being 10 pounds lighter. Without question, I recommend against last minute weight loss for runners… don’t bother!
The bottom line Losing weight quickly is hard work. The smartest plan is to lose weight slowly and be able to keep it off for the running or (wrestling, crew or other sport) season - and the rest of your life. Although slow weight loss may sound less appealing, it is easier and sustainable! Do you really want to suffer through a restrictive weight reduction diet, regain the weight, and then have to lose it again? Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) is the author of the Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners and cyclists, available at www. nancyclarkrd.com.
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Danny Nicholls of Regis Jesuit (79) mixes it up during the Foot Locker National Finals in San DIego.
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nly one high school sport has a true national championship, and that’s
cross country. Nothing mythical about these
championships. No polls. No BCS. High school kids run head-to-head to determine the best harriers in all the land.
by bill stahl and tracy peterson
Cross country is both an individual and a team sport, and so there are two versions of high school championships. The granddaddy is the Foot Locker Championships, now in its 31st year, which caters to individual racers. The relative newcomer is the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN), which are a team competition. Both allow anyone to enter into regional competition to qualify for national finals. Colorado was well-represented in both national championship events. State 5A titlists Walter Schafer of Cherry Creek and Kelsey Lakowske of Boulder, 4A winner Scott Fauble of Wheat Ridge, 3A champ Ryan Poland of Denver Christian, and 5A third-place finisher Danny Nicholls from Regis Jesuit all placed in the top 10 in the Foot Locker Regional in Kenosha, WI and advanced to the nationals in San Diego. In the NXN, the girls teams from Fort Collins High School and The Classical Academy in Colorado Springs placed 1-2 in their regional meet to qualify for nationals in Portland, OR. In each case, it was a chance for these high-achievers to get treated like running royalty and rub elbows with some of the kings and queens of the sport. The Foot Locker finalists got to stay in San Diego’s plush beach side Hotel Del Coronado, and enjoy encounters with luminaries such as U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi. “It was awesome, honestly the most fun weekend I’ve ever had,” said Schafer. “They did so much for us.”
Foot Locker Regionals
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first time.“Wearing spikes is different because there’s not really a spike course in Colorado,” said Poland, who wore half-inch spikes in the Regional race. “My calves were sore afterward.” The muddy conditions may have changed the strategies a bit, but not the drive to succeed. “I really liked the Kenosha course because it was like a real cross country race,” Fauble said. Fauble’s surge led him to a fifth-place finish, just 13 seconds behind leader and eventual national champion Lukas Verzbicas, a sophomore from Orland Hills, IL. Cherry Creek’s Schafer, who was second, also liked the course. “Regionals was a great race for me, probably one of my better races all season. My plan was to go out fairly slow because I now and then have a problem going out too fast,” said Schafer, referring to his flame-out at the State meet where he barely held on to win. “I came through the mile in about sixth-place at 5-flat, which is exactly what I wanted, and I started to move up from there.” Poland was just a few seconds behind Fauble in eighth-place. “In order to qualify, I was going to have to hang with those guys and see what I could do that last mile and a half. I’d never run a big race like that so I didn’t know how I’d react. “I’ve always been a pace runner,” Poland added. “I assumed someone was going to go out crazy. Lukas took it out in 2:22 for 800. It was pretty quick for the conditions. I was in probably 15th at the mile. I thought I was pretty trashed at that point, but people kept dropping off. With 100 meters to go I was right on that group with Scott, basically fifth to eighth place and got out kicked, but I wasn’t too sad about that one.” On the girls side, the finishers were a lot more spread out as Lakowske captured a Nationals berth by placing fifth in 17:52, 28 seconds behind eventual Nationals champion Megan Goethals of Rochester, MI. “Our Regional course was one I won’t forget,” said Lakowske, who took the girls Gatorade Colorado Runner of the Year honors. “It was the muddiest course I’ve ever run, and my calves burned the next day. “Regionals was the first time all season I had to face a real race. I had run fast before, but I didn’t race - I got my butt kicked in Regionals. By Nationals, I think I had learned my lesson - I respected my competition and they inspired me to really race.”
Foot Locker Finals
That inspiration led Lakowske to finish sixth at the finals in San Diego, ahead of two of the four girls who’d beaten her in Kenosha. The Colorado contingent all felt much less anxiety at Nationals, having achieved their main goal in getting there. “It’s definitely a different mind set,” said Poland. “I’ve never run a race like that where it’s virtually no pressure. I didn’t really have any expecta-
The girls of The Classical Academy pose at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, OR.
tion going into it. You could get 40th and say you’re 40th in the nation.” On the other hand, these are still top-level competitive athletes. “I wasn’t extremely happy with my race at nationals,” Poland added. “I think I went out too slow. I think virtually what place you’re in at about two miles, give or take a couple of guys, that’s basically where you’re going to finish. Fauble was the top Colorado placer in 17th, in a tight knot at the finish line in which 16 of the 40 runners were separated by just nine seconds. “I trained really hard and set a goal to be top 20,” said Fauble, who will run at the University of Portland next year. “I expected the race to go out faster. After a mile, it started to string out a little bit, so I tried to keep my pace and be in a good spot at the mile. I tried to pick people off the last mile and a half of the race.” Schafer successfully met the challenge of recovering from his State meet crash. “The workouts leading up to Nationals went great, so I just wanted to go for it. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. I was up there in fourth at a mile and a half. All season in Colorado I wasn’t used to kids flying by me, so when three kids went by me, I think it was just mental that I was having a bad race. Half a mile to go I was probably in 35th place. I thought, ‘what am I doing here right now?’ I realized I wasn’t all that tired so then I had a good strong last 800.” Schafer was 22nd, four places and five seconds ahead of Nicholls, with Poland in 28th, just two seconds behind Nicholls. The runners cemented relationships that will carry into their college careers and beyond. “I’ve made a lot of friends from all around the country,” said Schafer, who is headed to Notre Dame to run this fall. “Forty guys, 40 girls, it was a great number and everyone was eager to meet each other. I still talk on a nightly basis with a lot of kids I met there. We’ll be lifelong friends.” It’s also spurred these runners to push themselves more. “It got me motivated to train a lot harder,” said Schafer. “Ever since Foot Locker, when I get to the end of a hard workout, feeling like I want to slack off no longer enters my mind.”
Photography By Victor Sailor / PhotoRun.net
Nike Cross Nationals
The team version of the high school national championships saw the Fort Collins and The Classical Academy girls’ teams finishing 1-2 in the Nike Regional meet contested in Tempe, AZ. But in the national meet, the Fort Collins girls team far exceeded many pre-race expectations by finishing third, the second-best placing by a Colorado team in the Nike series’ history, only bettered by Smoky Hill’s second-place showing in 2004. Rachel Viger led the 5A state champs by finishing 35th in 18:30, freshman Erin Hooker was next at 40th in 18:38, followed by Marci Witczak (46th), Kirsten Follett (62nd), and Denise Chilson (116th). The Classical Academy, 3A state champs, also had an impressive performance to take ninth. They were led by CSU-bound Kaitlin Hanenburg, the multiple state champion, who was 18th in 18:13, Emily LaValley, who was 31st in 18:27, Shelby Stableford was 81st in 19:06. While NXN’s emphasis is on team competition, the runners also received red-carpet treatment and their share of encounters with stars such as Suzy Favor Hamilton and Abdi Abdirahman. “The entire experience is really cool,” said TCA’s Stableford. “It’s really fun to meet and hang out with lots of other high school runners from around the nation. It’s also really cool because you get to meet professional Olympic athletes.” “Nike does a really good job of making all the kids there feel really special and the whole three-day experience is just a lot of fun,” Stableford added. “Nike really does not stop at any expense. I will look back on it and remember the fantastic memories we made as a team.” Like Foot Locker, the Colorado athletes got a taste of “true” cross country racing. “The course is so different from the courses we run on from the rest of the season,” said Stableford. “It’s a 2½-loop course and you go over a set of hay bales five times and the “woop-de-doo” rolling hills twice. It’s a very fun course. It can be very muddy too. It’s a very physically demanding course but overall, it’s a very fun course. “We were going for the win at Regionals,” Stableford said, “but the Fort Collins girls all put out amazing races. At nationals, we knew that if we all came together we could look at the top five. Things didn’t really come together like we hoped they would and we ended up ninth, which is still better than we did last year.” Sometimes the results don’t always live up to hopes, but obviously nothing can beat the experience these elite Colorado runners had. March/April 2010
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rac e r e S U Lts 887 Finishers - Timing by: Timing Consortium - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Gerald Romero, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:43; 2. Brent Abbott, 18:10; 3. Edward Legrice, 32, Denver, CO, 18:13; 4. Kevin Morgan, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:28; 5. William Gillaspie, Golden, CO, 18:35; 6. Jeremy Thompson, 27, Denver, CO, 18:41; 7. Michael Hegstrom, 41, Denver, CO, 18:47; 8. Christian Turnock, 15, Denver, CO, 18:54; 9. Garry Roseman, 38, Denver, CO, 18:57; 10. Lonnie Cruz, 26, Denver, CO, 18:58. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Hegstrom, 41, Denver, CO, 18:47; 2. Tom Norris, 43, 19:09; 3. Steve Slotter, 47, Castle Rock, CO, 20:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 50, Aurora, CO, 19:43; 2. Steve Parker, 58, Denver, CO, 21:22; 3. Harry Ladewig, 58, Englewood, CO, 22:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Dan Archuleta, 79, Castle Rock, CO, 22:02 7:06; 2. George Greco, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:44; 3. Michael Chessnoe, 68, Denver, CO, 26:29. Overall Female: 1. Jenna Dorsey-Spitz, 25, Pueblo, CO, 20:04; 2. Christiana Glenn, 23, Lafayette, CO, 20:28; 3. Esmerelda Martinez, 23, Grand Junction, CO, 20:52; 4. Sonja Wieck, 30, Englewood, CO, 21:01; 5. Stella Heffron, 43, Parker, CO, 21:12; 6. Angela Anderson, 29, Denver, CO, 21:32; 7. Jenny Wischmeyer, 33, Dillon, CO, 22:08; 8. Li Downs, 12, Denver, CO, 22:49; 9. Liz Sellyei, 42, Denver, CO, 22:54; 10. Stephanie Burnes, 18, Aurora, CO, 23:00. Masters (40+): 1. Stella Heffron, 43, Parker, CO, 21:12; 2. Liz Sellyei, 42, Denver, CO, 22:54; 3. Gaye Faulkner, 48, Littleton, CO, 25:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diane Kellgren, 51, Boulder, CO, 25:09; 2. Dani Phillips, 53, Lakewood, CO, 25:58; 3. Marleen Puzak, 50, Denver, CO, 26:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Robbins, 67, Denver, CO, 31:08; 2. Diane Minka, 62, Denver, CO, 32:03; 3. Susan Kahn, 60, Aurora, CO, 32:56.
Rudolph’s Revenge 10K/5K December 19, 2009 Littleton, CO 898 Finishers (423 - 10K, 475 - 5K) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,455’ - Course Records: New Course
Rachel Gioscia of Boulder wins the Assurant Health Polar Bear 5K in 18:32.
10K Overall Male: 1. Jordan Jones, 28, Golden, CO, 33:59 CR; 2. Scott Hutchison, 37, Denver, CO, 34:05; 3. James Hatch, 27, Boulder, CO, 34:24; 4. Jim Rebenack, 25, Centennial, CO, 34:35; 5. Matt Kempton, 25, Denver, CO, 34:39. Masters (40+): 1. James Ysebaert, 46, Lafayette, CO, 37:36; 2. Matthew Frank, 42, Boulder, CO, 38:44; 3. Rickey Tolliver, 41, Parker, CO, 39:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay
Survil, 50, Aurora, CO, 19:43; 2. Steve Parker, 58, Denver, CO, 21:22; 3. Harry Ladewig, 58, Englewood, CO, 22:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Drew Clark, 63, Erie, CO, 44:04; 2. Jim Romero, 69, Denver, CO, 51:20; 3. Jim Moriarty, Boulder, TX, 51:49. Overall Female: 1. Katie Blackett, 32, Boulder, CO, 39:22 CR; 2. Heather Utrata, 37, Englewood, CO, 39:55; 3. Tasha Power, 32, Boulder, CO, 40:07; 4. Bridget Tschappat, 33, Denver, CO, 40:17; 5. Lindsay Krause, 31, Littleton, CO, 41:01. Masters (40+): 1. Heidi Vosbeck, 48, Glenwood Springs, CO, 45:44; 2. Karen Voss, 44, Denver, CO, 45:50; 3. Lynn McEwen, 47, Littleton, CO, 47:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tina Albert, 58, Boulder, CO, 47:56; 2. Julie Lyons, 52, Greenwood Village, CO, 50:40; 3. Beth Davis, 52, Boulder, CO, 52:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Jane Potter, 61, Centennial, CO, 54:23; 2. Muffet McCleneghan, 66, Orangeville, CA, 1:02:43; 3. Cheryl Ames, 62, Arvada, CO, 1:06:46. 5K Overall Male: 1. Joey Eisinger, 22, Wheat Ridge, CO, 16:49 CR; 2. Scott Schrader, 25, Parker, CO, 17:53; 3. Cody Waite, 31, Lakewood, CO, 17:59; 4. Marcus Corbett, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:01; 5. Jason Rahm, 27, Denver, CO, 18:04. Masters (40+): 1. David Bieda, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:54; 2. Kevin McElroy, Lakewood, CO, 19:48; 3. Edward Oliver, 40, Broomfield, CO, 19:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Palmer, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:17; 2. Lee Oly, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:47; 3. Kevin Krayna, 52, Longmont, CO, 22:20. Seniors (60+): 1. George Greco, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:56; 2. Dennis Simmons, 65, Tabernash, CO, 23:25; 3. Robert Tafelski, 69, Littleton, CO, 23:59. Overall Female: 1. Jenni Keil, 31, Louisville, CO, 19:25 CR; 2. Sydney Scott, 15, Idaho Springs, CO, 19:59; 3. Kassidy Knutson, 14, Orchard, CO, 20:48; 4. Cameron Walker, 30, Denver, CO, 21:44; 5. Bethanie Merrick, 28, Littleton, CO, 21:48. Masters (40+): 1. Laurie Mizener, 40, Boulder, CO, 21:51; 2. Lori Petrie, 47, Arvada, CO, 23:11; 3. Kelly Boyle, 42, Littleton, CO, 23:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laurie Phenix, 51, Dumont, CO, 26:07; 2. Kathy Hull, 53, Westminster, CO, 26:33; 3. Nancy Williamson, 54, Littleton, CO, 27:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Deborah Mefferd, 62, Denver, CO, 32:39; 2. Suzy Rautenstraus, 63, Louisville, CO, 34:35; 3. Mary Jarnis, 61, Littleton, CO, 36:46.
Rescue Run 10K/5K January 1, 2010 Colorado Springs, CO 778 Finishers (353 - 10K, 425 - 5K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,200’ - Course Records: 10K - Simon Gutierrez, 33:09 (2005); Jo Lodge, 36:59 (2004); 5K - Trent Briney, 16:05 (2001); Kim Bugg, 19:41 (1997)
Christmas Classic 4M December 13, 2009 Loveland, CO 141 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. Nicholas Clark, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 23:04; 2. David Rubush, 25, Fort Collins, CO, 23:35; 3. Craig Depperschmidt, 25, Fort Collins, CO, 23:47; 4. Rick Schulte, 17, Fort Collins, CO, 24:19; 5. Forrest Newman, 45, 24:46. Masters (40+): 1. Brian Newman, 41, Wellington, CO, 26:59; 2. Daniel Bunton, 49, 27:57; 3. Todd Lowe, 46, Greeley, CO, 28:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Santana, 59, Fort Collins, CO, 27:57; 2. David Huner, 51, Fort Collins, CO, 28:17; 3. Pablo Vigil, 57, Loveland, CO, 28:29. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Joyce, 61, Loveland, CO, 28:18; 2. Lou Huie, 63, Fort Collins, CO, 29:39; 3. Dave Klibbe, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 32:45. Overall Female: 1. Abby Depperschmidt, 25, Fort Collins, CO, 26:32; 2. Jennifer Wiley, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 29:24; 3. Rachael Munroe, 32, Fort Collins, CO, 29:29; 4. Kate Schulte, 46, Fort Collins, CO, 29:45; 5. Devonna Reiner, 44, Cheyenne, WY, 30:58. Masters (40+): 1. Kate Schulte, 46, Fort Collins, CO, 29:45; 2. Devonna Reiner, 44, Cheyenne, WY, 30:58; 3. Tawna Bovero, 42, 31:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jennny Weber, 52, Greeley, CO, 31:09; 2. Julie Laufmann, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 34:42; 3. Joanne Harms, 57, Fort Collins, CO, 36:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Cathy Morgan, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 33:24; 2. Libby James, 73, Fort Collins, CO, 33:42; 3. Ginger Bryan, 69, Fort Collins, CO, 38:25.
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Runners near the first mile of Rudolph’s Revenge 10K/5K.
Photography By Bernie Boettcher, Steve Glass / Glass Photography and RunningGuru.com
Sprinting to the finish at the first Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure race.
10K Overall Male: 1. Daniel Castaneda, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:00; 2. Dan Vega, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:15; 3. Peter Maksimow, 31, Manitou Spring, CO, 37:15; 4. Gerald Romero, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:08; 5. Nick Starkey, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:43. Masters (40+): 1. Dan Vega, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:15; 2. Nick Starkey, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:43; 3. Rick Hessek, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Marting, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:34; 2. Craig Hafer, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:27; 3. Dave Guhl, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:53. Seniors (60+): 1. Elliott Henry, 63, Frisco, CO, 46:17; 2. Dave Diaz, 61, Pueblo, CO, 50:01; 3. Parks A. Williams, 68, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:18. Overall Female: 1. Tracy Thelen, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:46; 2. Nicole Rosa, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:22; 3. Hillary Dobson, 26, Green Mtn Falls, CO, 46:42; 4. Amber Taig, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:06; 5. Jordan Bloesser, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:09. Masters (40+): 1. Kerry Page, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:18; 2. Jane Reaves, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:37; 3. Sharon Greenbaum, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nicole Rosa, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:22; 2. Sharon Dieter, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:41; 3. Cindy Heritage, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Lyndell, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 57:35; 2. Joyce McKelvey, 64, Black Forest, CO, 58:35; 3. LeAnne Cool, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:03:58. 5K Overall Male: 1. Levi Medina, 22, Pueblo, CO, 17:22; 2. Jason Kearns, 18, Centennial, CO, 18:03; 3. Thomas Powers, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:33; 4. Kevin Morgan, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:53; 5. Joshua King, 28, San Diego, CA, 19:51. Masters (40+): 1. Brian Ropp, 46, Pueblo, CO, 22:26; 2. Tim Berry, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:57; 3. Gregory Stock, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Greg Barrell, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:18; 2. Dennis Collard, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:03; 3. Tony Abdella, 55, Elbert, CO, 26:24. Seniors (60+): 1. George Greco, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:56; 2. Lou Huie, 63, Fort Collins, CO, 24:33; 3. Donald Karl, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:56. Overall Female: 1. Sheila Geere, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:14; 2, Stella Heffron, 42, Parker, CO, 21:32; 3. Nancy Hobbs, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:08; 4. Allison
Groninger, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:31; 5. Karissa Dietz, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:46. Masters (40+): 1. Sheila Geere, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:14; 2. Stella Heffron, 42, Parker, CO, 21:32; 3. Nancy Hobbs, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jill Miller, 54, Elizabeth, CO, 25:21; 2. Marijane Martinez, 57, Pueblo, CO, 27:40; 3. Sharon Scheetz, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 30:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Karen Karl, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 30:02; 2. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 70, Lakewood, CO, 30:20; 3. Gretchen Malaski, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:12.
PPRR Winter Series I 10K/5K January 9, 2010 Colorado Springs, CO 615 Finishers (266 - 10K, 349 - 5K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Course Records: New course 10K Overall Male: 1. Peter Maksimow, 31, Manitou Springs, CO, 44:38 CR; 2. Doug Ryden, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:39; 3. Michael Hagen, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:05; 4. Mathew Drake, 21, Pueblo West, CO, 47:19; 5. Jeremy Dreher, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:24. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Hagen, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:05; 2. William Gray, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:33; 3. Kevin Dessart, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Charlie Gray, 55, Pueblo, CO, 50:30; 2. Steve Bremner, 54, Manitou Springs, CO, 51:09; 3. Michael Orendorff, 58, Pueblo, CO, 54:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Diaz, 61, Pueblo, CO, 1:04:23; 2. Gary Huckabay, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:18; 3. Clyde Landry , 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:19. Overall Female: 1. Elizabeth Watkins, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:34 CR; 2. Christi-Marie Butler, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:02; 3. Amanda Ewing, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:09; 4. Kelly Moon, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:32; 5. Stephanie Meredith, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 56:01. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa McCone, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:18; 2. Cathi Webber, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:26; 3. Sharon Greenbaum, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nicole Rosa, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:07; 2. Sharon Dieter, 55, Colorado Springs,
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Quicker Quaker 5K January 9, 2010 Lafayette, CO 1,086 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,300’ - Course Records: unknown
Negotiating the powder on Tennessee Pass at the State Championships 10K.
Overall Male: 1. Andrew Letherby, 36, Boulder, CO, 15:06; 2. Matt Levassiur, 28, Alamosa, CO, 15:45; 3. Chris Siemers, 28, Arvada, CO, 15:59; 4. Jason Simpson, 25, Boulder, CO, 16:07; 5. Ewen North, 31, Louisville, CO, 16:11; 6. Nicholas
Cady, 31, Louisville, CO, 16:38; 7. Matt Hill, 29, Boulder, CO, 16:40; 8. Oscar Ponce, 32, Lakewood, CO, 16:43; 9. Justin Mock, Arvada, CO, 17:08; 10. Andy Rinne, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:33. Masters (40+): 1. Kevin Konczak, 40, Boulder, CO, 17:41; 2. Vince Calvo, 43, Erie, CO, 18:35; 3. Steven Kohuth, 44, Superior, CO, 18:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Doug Bell, 59, Greeley, CO, 17:50; 2. Kyle Hubbart, 53, Broomfield, CO, 18:23; 3. John Victoria, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Jeff Dumas, 64, Boulder, CO, 22:06; 2. Kent Oglesby, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 22:34; 3. Steve Joyce, 61, Loveland, CO, 22:41. Overall Female: 1. Tera Moody, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:23; 2. Nicole Aish, 33, Arvada, CO, 18:27; 3. Wendy Thomas, 30, Windsor, CO, 18:32; 4. Kelly Escorcia, 29, Denver, CO, 18:35; 5. Emma Keenan, 21, Boulder, CO, 18:39; 6. Lori Walker, 27, Henderson, CO, 18:40; 7. Lucinda Smith, 28, Boulder, CO, 18:43; 8. Andrea Viger, 31, Boulder, CO, 18:45; 9. Carrie Zografos, 30, Lakewood, CO, 19:00; 10. Lisa Goldsmith, 45, Nederland, CO, 19:26. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 45, Nederland, CO, 19:26; 2.Jennifer Cubillas, 40, Louisville, CO, 19:45; 3. Noelle Green, 45, Erie, CO, 19:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jenny Weber, 52, Greeley, CO, 23:22; 2. Pam Iyer, 54, Fort Collins, CO, 23:28; 3. Maria Korb, 56, Fort Collins, CO, 23:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 63, Greeley, CO, 23:15; 2. Claradene Stewart, 60, Englewood, CO, 25:58; 3. Mary Hill, 60, Boulder, CO, 27:10.
Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten 10M/5M January 16, 2010 Littleton, CO 755 Finishers (264 - 10M, 491 - 5M) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,455’ - Course Records: 10M - Rob Coslick, 56:00 (2009); Heather Hunt, 1:04:04 (2008); 5M - Ryan Kirkpatrick, 25:06 (2009); Jillian Peterson, 30:11 (2009) 10M Overall Male: 1. Sammy Nyomungo, 33, Centennial, CO, 52:15 CR; 2. Joshua Merrick, 28, Littleton, CO, 56:52; 3. Tristan Mitchell, 24, Littleton, CO, 58:14; 4. Tim Hola, 35, Highlands Ranch, CO, 58:28; 5. John Gaudette, 24, Denver, CO, 1:00:18. Masters (40+): 1. James Ysebaert, 46, Lafayette, CO, 1:01:43; 2. Joe Wolf, 42, Denver, CO,
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2010 Colorado Runner Racing Series Sponsored by the Avery Brewing Company, Runner’s Roost, and Colorado Runner
The Colorado Runner Racing Series is a scored series of races throughout the state. Runners will be scored based on their finishing place in each race. The winners in each division will win $300 and be featured in Colorado Runner magazine. The second and third place winners in each division will win gift certificates from Runner’s Roost. Criteria used in determining Racing Series races (in this order):
1. Location - 2. Race organization - 3. Race distance - 4. Date of the race - 5. Quality of the field - 6. Size of the race
PRIZE MONEY! $3,600 Total Prize Purse donated by Avery Brewing Company
Racing Series Scoring
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Name
Distance
Location
January 9
Quicker Quaker
5K
Lafayette
February 27
Snowman Stampede
5M
Littleton
March 13
5K on St. Patrick’s Day
5K
Colorado Springs
April 11
Platte River Half Marathon
13.1M
Littleton
April 24
Sierra’s Race Against Meningitis
5K
Loveland
May 9
Colorado Half Marathon
13.1M
Fort Collins
June 13
Garden of the Gods 10M
10M
Manitou Springs
July 3
Vail Hill Climb
7.5M
Vail
July 24
Classic 10K
10K
Colorado Springs
August 1
Evergreen Town Race
5K
Evergreen
August 28
Erace Homelessness
5K
Denver
September 6
Aetna Park to Park 10M
10M
Denver
September 12
El Grito
5K
Denver
September 19
Crossroads Half Marathon
13.1M
Fort Collins
In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners 39 and under. The masters division is for runners 40-49. The 50-54 division is for runners ages 50-54. The 55-59 division is for runners 55-59. The 60-64 division is for runners ages 60-64. And, the seniors division is for runners 65 and over. Runners may participate in as many races as they choose, but must compete in four races to be eligible for awards. For races with multiple starts, finish time will be used to calculate points. If a race has scoring trouble, it may be removed from the series. For races with multiple events, only the event listed will be scored. Your division is based on the first race of the year that you score in.
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April 24
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Assurant Health Polar Bear 5K January 24, 2010 Denver, CO 315 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Sammy Nyomungo, 34, 15:59; 2. Omar Martinez, 17:42; 3. Lonnie Cruz, 26, 18:24; 4. Joel Dice, 31, Denver, CO, 18:41; 5. Daniel Lupa-Chazan, 29, Boulder, CO, 18:41. Masters (40+): 1. Keith Sinclair, 43, Longmont, CO, 19:59; 2. John Leill, 42, Aurora, CO, 21:29; 3. Dan Valerio, 49, Denver, CO, 21:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jeffrey Young, 53, 21:14; 2. Felix Lopez, 57, 21:28; 3. Bob Irving, 55, Lakewood, CO, 21:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Schwerin, 64, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:11; 2. George Greco, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:29; 3. Larry Smith, 63, Evergreen, CO, 24:09. Overall Female: 1. Rachel Gioscia, 23, Boulder, CO, 18:32; 2. Lucinda Smith, 28, Boulder, CO, 18:44; 3. Maddie Ivy, 14, Boulder, CO, 23:04; 4. Jess Ryan, 26, Denver, CO, 23:15; 5. Kaitlin Clark, 25, Westminster, CO, 23:46. Masters (40+): 1. Martha Martinez, 42, 26:17; 2. Sarah Kalmon-Bauer, 42, Highlands Ranch, CO, 26:26; 3. Suzanna Steller, 40, Highlands Ranch, CO, 27:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Angela Kuettner, 53, Denver, CO, 27:24; 2. Marci Ryan, 51, Buena Vista, CO, 28:52; 3. Penny Hanson, 56, Littleton, CO, 30:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Mallon, 64, Denver, CO, 32:37; 2. Kathryn Ward, 63, Englewood, CO, 34:24; 3. Nancy Crow, 61, Denver, CO, 34:48.
The Fast and Flurry-ous 4M January 24, 2010 Boulder, CO 165 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,430 - Course Records: Luke Watson, 19:45 (2006); Colleen De Reuck, 22:49 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Andrew Letherby, 36, Boulder, CO, 21:12; 2. Joshua Glaab, 27, Superior, CO, 21:23; 3. Matt Levassiur, 28, Alamosa, CO, 21:44; 4. Charles Hillig Jr, 23, Denver, CO, 22:07; 5. Bill Fanselow, 43, Golden, CO, 23:37. Masters (40+): 1. Bill Fanselow, 43, Golden, CO, 23:37; 2. Keith Johnson, 48, Littleton, CO, 24:40; 3. Laubster, 44, Boulder, CO, 25:00.
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Andrew Letherby (85) and Josh Glaab battle at the front of the pack during the Fast and the Flurry-ous XC race. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:54; 2. Kyle Hubbart, 53, Broomfield, CO, 26:21; 3. Simon Martin, 57, Boulder, CO, 27:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Dooley, 62, Erie, CO, 28:27; 2. Bob Cooper, 61, Denver, CO, 29:32; 3. Jeff Dumas, 64, Boulder, CO, 30:07. Overall Female: 1. Melody Fairchild, 36, Nederland, CO, 25:37; 2. Lori Walker, 27, Henderson, CO, 26:22; 3. Jeanne Cooper, 32, Eagle, CO, 26:27; 4. Kelly Escorcia, 29, Denver, CO, 26:35; 5. Noelle Green, 45, Erie, CO, 26:45. Masters (40+): 1. Noelle Green, 45, Erie, CO, 26:45; 2. Jennifer Cubillas, 40, Louisville, CO, 27:19; 3. Martha Tenorio, 44, Boulder, CO, 27:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Teresa Rider, 51, Boulder, CO, 29:24; 2. Virginia Landes, 59, Lafayette, CO, 39:02; 3. Connie Harmon, 56, Boulder, CO, 39:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Jo Ann Meyer, 67, Longmont, CO, 36:03; 2. Judy Moir, 67, Nederland, CO, 39:25; 3. Betty Valent, 69, Boulder, CO, 40:36.
Frost Giant 10K/5K January 31, 2010 Estes Park, CO 226 Finishers (74 - 10K, 152 - 5K) - Timing by: Five Star Timing Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,500’ - Course Records: Unknown 10K Overall Male: 1. Jim Rebenack, 37:35; 2. Mark Saunders, 38:14; 3. Johannes Rudolph, 39:07; 4. Drew Bock, 41:21; 5. Matt Smedley, 42:19. Overall Female: 1. Laura Bruess, 46:42; 2. Lisa Marshall, 50:19; 3. Amy Plummer, 51:36; 4. Emily Prall, 52:08; 5. Laura O’Dowd, 53:47. 5K Overall Male: 1. Mark Saunders, 18:11; 2. Johannes Rudolph, 18:23; 3. Carl Rundell, 18:45; 4. Bobby Reyes, 19:09; 5. Jeremy Duncan, 19:51. Masters (40+): 1. Johannes Rudolph, 18:23; 2. Carl Rundell, 18:45; 3. Matt Smedley, 20:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John McMillan, 21:40; 2. Rick Bruess, 22:24; 3. Billy Brown, 24:04. Seniors (60+): 1. John Roeske, 24:37; 2. George Greco, 24:53; 3. Chuck Otoupalik, 28:40. Overall Female: 1. Laura Bruess, 22:24; 2. Amy Plummer, 25:12; 3. Liz Rea-Reyes, 25:45; 4. Julia Chenoweth, 25:56; 5. Kelsi Lasota, 26:04. Masters (40+): 1. Laura Bruess, 22:24; 2. Iolanthe Culjak, 27:53; 3. Lani Dolifka, 29:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Amy Plummer,
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1:07:41; 3. Jon Turner, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:08:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 50, Aurora, CO, 1:05:36; 2. David Pierce, Englewood, CO, 1:07:52; 3. Rich Hadley, 54, Florence, CO, 1:08:18. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Cooper, 61, Thornton, CO, 1:13:48; 2. Tom Lemire, 66, Boulder, CO, 1:16:22; 3. Jim Romero, 69, Denver, CO, 1:24:39. Overall Female: 1. Lindsay Krause, 31, Littleton, CO, 1:09:15; 2. Karen Melliar-Smith, 35, Denver, CO, 1:09:15; 3. Amy Schneider, 32, Denver, CO, 1:09:37; 4. Kip Wiles, 29, Denver, CO, 1:10:37; 5. Kathleen Allen, 38, Evergreen, CO, 1:11:18. Masters (40+): 1. Heidi Vosbeck, 48, Glenwood Springs, CO, 1:16:54; 2. Karen Voss, 44, Denver, CO, 1:16:58; 3. Sabine Preisinger, 40, Bailey, CO, 1:19:26. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Julie Lyons, 30, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:26:09; 2. Rose Cronk, 52, Woodrow, CO, 1:26:29; 3. Joanne Harms, 58, Fort Collins, CO, 1:32:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Jane Potter, 61, Centennial, CO, 1:29:00; 2. Gailmar Berquist, 61, Denver, CO, 1:53:24; 3. Beverly Pedersen, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 1:58:23. 5M Overall Male: 1. Jordan Jones, 28, Golden, CO, 26:32; 2. Matthew Kempton, 25, Denver, CO, 27:43; 3. Luke Crespin, 25, Littleton, CO, 28:13; 4. Marcus Corbett, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:41; 5. Collier Kempton, 19, Highlands Ranch, CO, 29:06. Masters (40+): 1. Matthew Frank, 42, Boulder, CO, 30:56; 2. Gregg Geddes, 40, Centennial, CO, 31:27; 3. David Bieda, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Simon Martin, 57, Boulder, CO, 32:18; 2. Scott Palmer, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:33; 3. Felix Lopez, 57, Littleton, CO, 35:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Jeffrey Dumas, 64, Boulder, CO, 35:32; George Greco, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:48; 3. Creigh Kelley, 63, Centennial, CO, 37:59. Overall Female: 1. Amy Danwolf, 25, Golden, CO, 33:32; 2. Jody Legg, 37, Denver, CO, 34:13; 3. Anna Moseley, 24, Castle Rock, CO, 34:31; 4. Kristine Gewin, 36, Evergreen, CO, 35:51; 5. Julie Raffety, 28, Littleton, CO, 36:28. Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Thonen, 44, Thornton, CO, 36:29; 2. Sylvia Arellano, 43, Parker, CO, 37:58; 3. Lorie Petrie, 47, Arvada, CO, 38:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Beth Davis, 52, Boulder, CO, 40:19; 2. Bobbie Hickman, 50, Littleton, CO, 45:37; 3. Marianne Tolbert, 50, 46:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Cheryl Ames, 62, Arvada, CO, 52:43; 2. Deborah Mefferd, 62, Denver, CO, 55:22; 3. Bev Putnam, 60, Littleton, CO, 58:46.
25:12; 2. Shelley Doggett, 26:58; 3. Marlene Borneman, 28:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Eileen Croissant, 39:42.
RunDenver Super Bowl 5K February 7, 2010 Denver, CO 323 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Sammy Nyamongo, 34, Center Valley, PA, 16:13; 2. John Mickowski, 23, 16:33; 3. Michael Trahan, 24, Englewood, CO, 17:24; 4. Edward Legrice, 33, Denver, CO, 18:24; 5. Jeffrey Kempton, 19, Highlands Ranch, CO, 18:28. Masters (40+): 1. Philip Regnier, 43, Westminister, CO, 20:35; 2. Michael Guenther, 48 Monument, CO, 21:38; 3. Dan Valerio, 49, Denver, CO, 22:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Chris Dice, 59, Lafayette, CO, 22:42; 2. Jeffrey Young, 53, Denver, CO, 23:03; 3. Rod Mauler, 53, Centennial, CO, 23:23. Seniors (60+): 1. George Greco, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:01; 2. Jim Albrecht, 61, Littleton, CO, 24:38; 3. Paul Lewandowski, 62, Centennial, CO, 26:21. Overall Female: 1. Nicole Aish, Arvada, CO, 18:41; 2. Heather Utrata, 27, Englewood, CO, 19:47; 3. Amanda Spina, 30, Denver, CO, 20:58; 4. Valerie Stark, 17, Westcliffe, CO, 21:54; 5. Christiana Glenn, 23, Lafayette, CO, 22:28. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Horrell, 43, Denver, CO 26:15; 2. Ellen Ivy, 45, Golden, CO, 26:29; 3. Tonya Riker, 40, Highlands Ranch, CO, 26:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tina Bays, 59, Englewood, CO, 27:18; 2. Laurie Wertzbaugher, 51, Canon City, CO, 27:27; 3. Sara Collyar, 54, Denver, CO, 27:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Mallon, 64, Denver, CO, 33:18.
Overall Male: 1. Matt Batliner, 21, Boulder, CO, 16:56; 2. Scott Schrader, 25, Parker, CO, 17:20; 3. Nate Low, 23, Boulder, CO, 18:19; 4. Scott Swaney, 41, Littleton, CO, 19:16; 5. Phillip Buckley, 43, Littleton, CO, 19:26. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Swaney, 41, Littleton, CO, 19:16; 2. Phillip Buckley, 43, Littleton, CO, 19:26; 3. Phil Bronsdon, 46, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Gary Frase, 50, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:17; 2. Paul Von Stein, 58, Highlands Ranch, C), 23:08; 3. David Ceranich, 54, Highlands Ranch, CO, 23:45. Seniors (60+): 1. John Kearns, 70, Larkspur, CO, 37:10; 2. Richard Crabb, 69, Littleton, CO, 39:33; 3. Pete Makelky, 62, Arvada, CO, 55:52. Overall Female: 1. Jill Howard, 39, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:13; 2. Roxane Geisler, 41, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:44; 3. Jackie Branch, 34, Highlands Ranch, CO, 22:35; 4; Kristen Runyan, 29, Highlands Ranch, CO, 22:57; 5: Paula Maresh, 45, Littleton, CO, 23:22. Masters (40+): 1. Roxane Geisler, 41, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:44; 2. Paula Maresh, 45, Littleton, CO, 23:22; 3. Danika Lucker, 42, Highlands Ranch, CO, 23:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robin Kittel, 52, Highlands Ranch, CO, 29:46; 2. Kay Granath, 53, Highlands Ranch, CO, 30:28; 3. Linda Jordan, 56, Highlands Ranch, CO, 30:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Georgetta Makelky, 60, Arvada, CO, 55:44; 2. Sunny Puckett, 66, Highlands Ranch, CO, 57:18.
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HRCA Super Bowl 5K February 7, 2010 Highlands Ranch, CO 279 Finishers - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,800’ - Course Records: Unknown
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Ordinary, Average Guy Seeks Entry to Ironman World Championship
I scribbled my deficiencies. Well, I’m large. But a quick search revealed no Clydesdale Category. So I carefully read the application hoping to find something that would enable me to stand out among the rest. Questions of personal achievement littered the page, inspirational story requests, and things of that nature. Overcoming the fear of race-induced incontinence is all I’ve got. Surely that’s a personal achievement worthy of commentary. But really I’ve got nothing; dejected. In three Ironman finishes the only thing I’ve ever overcome is being ordinary. That’s saying a lot if you think about it. Finishing any Ironman race is an extraordinary achievement. That’s how NBC bills it every year I tune in, pizza in my lap, beer in hand, having an ordinary day. So why isn’t Ordinary offered as a lottery challenged athlete category? This is my plea to make it one. Most days I’m invisible. I’m in my midforties with brown hair, fading to grey naturally, or rather, ordinarily. I’m 6’0 tall and 200 lbs. I’m a white guy in a predominantly white town in the middle of the country. I drive a Dodge. I’m married, once divorced, with 1.8 children. Two-tenths of one is a monster. I’ll never admit to being in jail. I like chocolate, beer and pizza. I’m missing one tooth, and I own a dog. I swim in the fiftieth percentile. I work in middle management for a mid-sized bank, and like most ordinary citizens I owe more than I earn. My office is on the second floor of a three story building, right smack in the middle. I root for the underdog. I believe in doing absolutely nothing today unless I’m forced. I’m a 42 regular. Let me tell you, no one is more ordinary than me. NBC would do well highlighting an ordinary guy in next year’s prime time show. I could be that person, the one that hooks the audience for the sake of ratings, the sad soul with a disability shown only in slow motion
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’ve entered ten years in a row and have nothing to show for it except some socks and DVDs; gifts they mail to lottery losers. Thanks for entering, good luck next year. I figure its time to explore other options. The lottery has different categories. Blind is one of them. Since turning forty I can’t see a thing within two feet of my face. But that’s probably not going to cut it. My wife suggested I enter as Stupid, since she claims anybody that does an Ironman, is exactly that. And while stupidity is certainly one of life’s most heinous handicaps, a filter in Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, it’s not a lottery category, unfortunately. She also offered to run over my foot with a lawn mower. 46 coloradorunnermag.com
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(literally), cheesy commentary describing the triumphant human spirit, and violins pitched in a spiraling crescendo backdrop. Think of the drama. Think of the ratings, especially if I go incontinent or have to crawl. And if you’re from the WTC or NBC and you happen to be reading this slop, think of what matters most: the millions of dollars in lottery application revenue generated shortly thereafter from ordinary average guys that just bought in to me. Let me in. I’ll line your pockets. Jeff, a rather, ordinary name. Jeff Recker lives in Grand Junction and was honored as the RRCA Writer of the Year in 2002 and 2007.
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Being an ordinary average guy I’m convinced the only way I’ll ever get in to the Ironman World Championships is by way of the lottery. –by jeff recker
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