Colorado Runner - Issue 52: March/April 2012

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FEATURES 14 // 2012 EVENT GUIDE Our year long look at nearly 700 races in and around Colorado.

38 // NUTRITION ADVANTAGE Recovering from hard runs: how to refuel.

40 // THE FAST LANE The US Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston set an unprecedented record.

42 // YOUTH RUNNING Mental training for youth runners.

46 // SPRING SHOE REVIEW Check out some of the newest shoes and current redesigns on the market this spring.

62 // THE LIGHTER SIDE The race of my life.

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Our 2012 Event Guide is stylized with the theme of a race bib number.

Design by SHAUN BARON

10 // RUNNING SHORTS 54 // RACE REPORTS

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Event Guide, The Trials, And Twitter Welcome to our annual event guide!

We have compiled a list of 700 running and multisport races in and around the state. The calendar begins with March and continues through December, 2012. From women’s only events to mud runs, there are a lot of new, fabulous races to try. The most popular distance on the calendar is the 5K. At 3.1 miles, it’s a good distance to attempt, whether you’re testing your speed or just getting back into shape. And remember, you can always access our free online event calendar at www. coloradorunnermag.com to plan for any additions or adjustments to race schedules throughout the year.

In January, I was on hand to watch and report on the men’s and women’s Olympic marathon team trials in Houston, Texas. It was a thrilling race covering a three-loop course through the streets of the city, showcasing the nation’s finest marathoners. The Colorado contingent was impressive, with many local runners posting career best times. Check out page 40 for pictures and a wrap-up of the event.

During the event, I used Twitter to post results and pictures of the race as it occurred. As a regular Twitter reader, I am constantly asked by those who have not joined the craze, “What is Twitter?” Twitter is a social networking website that allows anyone to create a free account and write short “Tweets” that are up to 140 characters. Many users are individuals who write about their life, while other users are businesses that update news headlines throughout the day.

You can follow your friends on Twitter, or you can follow famous celebrities, like Britney Spears, or politicians, like President Barack Obama. You can follow news organizations, like CNN, or magazines like Colorado Runner. One of the top athletes who Tweets is cyclist Lance Armstrong. He writes about where he’s traveling and what workouts he’s doing. You can follow us on Twitter: @colrunner.

Here are a few runners and triathletes you can try following.

Amanda Lovato - @amandalovato

Matt Reed - @boomboomreed

Bernard Lagat - @lagat1500

Matt Tegenkamp - @MattTegenkamp

Brent Vaughn - @DadVaughn

Matthew Centrowitz - @MattCentrowitz

Dathan Ritzenhein - @djritzenhein

Meb Keflezighi - @runmeb

Galen Rupp - @G_Rupp

Michael Lovato - @michaellovato

Haile Gebrselassie - @HaileGebr

Mo Farah - @Mo_Farah

Heather Utrata - @heatherutrata

Nick Symmonds - @nsymm800

Helen Cospolitch - @helenultrarun

Paula Radcliffe - @paulajradcliffe

Hunter Kemper - @hunterkemper

Ryan Hall - @ryanhall3

James Carney - @JamesCarney24

Sara Hall - @SaraHall3

Jenny Simpson - @trackjenny

Sara Vaughn - @MomVaughn

Joanna Zeiger - @joannazeiger

Scott Jurek - @scottjurek

Josh Cox - @joshcox

Shalane Flanagan - @ShalaneFlanagan

Kara Goucher - @karagoucher

Tim Nelson - @ThatRunnerGuy

Laura Bennett - @LauraRBennett

Tyler McCandless - @TrackTy

Lauren Fleshman - @laurenfleshman

Wendy Thomas - @runningrookie11

Mario Macias - @SuperMaaario

Usain Bolt - @usainbolt

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R U N N I N G S H O RTS months later. Slattery had her friend in mind throughout the race.

“Sally was really tough,” Slattery remembered. “I didn’t feel great out there. I felt a little tired and sluggish, so whenever I hit a rough patch I thought of Sally and she pulled me through.”

Denver’s Spring Marathon Announces Changes

BRENT WEIGNER CROSSES THE FINISH LINE IN THE ANTARCTICA 100K.

Wyoming Man Breaks Records in Antarctica

Brent Weigner, 62, has become the oldest person in the world to run an ultramarathon (any distance over 26.2 miles) on the continent of Antarctica. Weigner finished fourth in the Antarctic Ice Marathon 100K on December 2, 2011. He covered the 62.1 miles in 15:41:04, despite a wind chill of -12F. His time broke the previous 60 and over record of 16:12:53 set by Frenchman Henri Alain D’ Andria. Weigner also set a new world standard for running marathons and ultramarathons on all the continents a record seven times.

After running four 25 kilometer loops through snow and ice in the interior of Antarctica, Weigner was warmly welcomed at Union Glacier Camp by 13-time Everest climber Dave Hahn, among others. Two other competitors in the 100-kilometer race did not fare so well, and were put on intravenous drips immediately after the race. Weigner, however, said he felt fine and actually considered carrying on to run 100 miles.

Weigner, a former geography teacher and cross country coach at McCormick Junior High School in Cheyenne, thrives in extreme polar races. In 1999 he became the first person to run ultramarathons on all seven continents. His record of 267 days still stands today. In 2002, he served as a consultant, helped organize, and ran in the first South Pole Marathon. Weigner also cofounded and ran in the first North Pole Marathon in 2003. In 2006, he completed Antarctica’s first stage race and the only 100 mile race ever held on mainland Antarctica.

Slattery Claims Win in Arizona

A soft cloud cover and cool temperatures graced the 9th P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon as more than 25,000 runners toured Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe on January 15. In the women’s half-marathon, Phoenix native Sara Slattery of Boulder broke the tape in 1:16:24 to win by 2:10 over Dorota Gruca of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Allison Krausen of Edwards, Colorado rounded out the top three in 1:18:43.

“It’s fun to be able to race at home with my friends and family there to support me,” said Slattery, 31, who hopes to make her debut marathon next year. “It was fun. It was good to start the season here in my old backyard.”

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The Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay has lots of new features for 2012. The 7th edition - a Boston Marathon qualifier - begins and ends in Denver’s City Park. The 26.2 mile marathon course runs through Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium - twice. At miles 6 and 20, runners will see themselves on the big screen as they run through the home of the Broncos.

The marathon features seven miles of scenic waterways - including Sloan’s Lake, Platte River, Cherry Creek Confluence Park, and Ferril Lake in City Park, plus a run through Denver’s Fire Station #1. A new Urban 10 Miler course starts at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, follows the final miles of the marathon course, including a run through Mile High Stadium and ends in City Park.

“Every year, we strive to keep the marathon course fun,” said Race Director Creigh Kelley. “This marathon course doesn’t just stay on Colfax. It’s truly an urban course, taking runners through the streets of our city, and giving them access to great landmarks like Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium.”

Steamboat Ultra Adds Prize Money

Steamboat’s Run, Rabbit, Run 50 Mile Run has added a 100 mile race, to be held on Friday September 14, 2012. What is unique about it, is it’s the only 100 mile race in the world that is offering significant prize money. The prize money is contingent upon entrants, and sponsors. The race’s website features a “Bunny Money Meter” showing where the prize money stands. The race organizers are putting up $10,000 to start the meter running and are shooting for $100,000.

USATF Announces 2012 Championship Races

USATF Colorado has announced their 2012 schedule of state championships. Seven events around the state of Colorado will comprise the USATF Colorado Grand Prix. Prize money at each race will be exclusive to USATF Colorado members and U.S. citizens. The schedule includes: *March 4 – 10 Mile Championships at the Pueblo Spring Runoff. $2,500 prize purse. *April 1 – 5 Mile Championships at the Boulder Spring 5 Miler. $2,500 prize purse. *August 5 – 10K Championships at the Evergreen Town Race. $2,500 prize purse. *August 11 – Men’s Half Marathon Championships at the Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon. $2,000 prize purse. *September 16 – 25K Championships at the Lead King Loop. $1,300 prize purse. *October 20 – Cross Country Championships at the RMAC Conference Meet Open Race (Colorado Springs). $1,500 prize purse. *October 21 – Open Half Marathon Championships at the Boulder Half Marathon. $5,000 prize purse.

Runners at National Club Cross Country Meet

Colorado was well-represented at the 2011 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships at Jefferson Park in Seattle, Washington. The Boulder Running Company/Adidas men took second place with 80 points in the open division, finishing just behind McMillan Elite (72 points). Ian Burrell led the team with an 11th place, 30:03 performance on the 10K course. The BRC/Adidas women fared well with a second place prize, also. Alisha Williams led the two-time champs to a 107 point finish. Adidas/Team Rogue Photography By BRENT WEIGNER ANDBRIGHTROOM.COM

Elite was first with 74 points.

Libby James raced in the 70-year-old division achieving a 100.4 age-graded result and setting a national record. James was highlighted in CRM earlier this year; she set a world record in the 10 mile distance at the Aetna Park to Park 10M in September.

In the men’s master’s race, Sandu Rebenciuc of Colorado Springs finished second overall in 32:16.

A record 1,226 athletes competed at the 14th event, which featured America’s top post-collegiate club teams from across the United States. The championships offered a total prize purse of $30,000.

Macias Wins Marathon in Carlsbad

Mario Macias of Alamosa claimed victory at the 21st Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon held on January 22 in Carlsbad, California under mostly cloudy skies. Macias, 30, claimed a decisive wire-to-wire win in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 24 seconds. It was his first Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon appearance and earned him $1,500.

“I mainly used the race as a workout,” said Macias, a Mexican citizen. “I am used to running alone, but it is nice to have someone to push you. The cheers from the crowds helped a lot.”

Macias finished more than two minutes ahead of runnerup Jae Yung Hyung, 40, of Korea (2:25:03).

Petersen Earns Podium Finish At Pan American Triathlon

Jillian Petersen of Colorado Springs finished second at the PATCO Pan American Triathlon Championships to lead the U.S. contingent in the opening race of the 2012 International Triathlon Union

ALAMOSA’S MARIO MACIAS AFTER WINNING THE CARLSBAD MARATHON.

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R U N N I N G S H O RTS

JILLIAN PETERSEN AT THE PAN AM GAMES TRIATHLON.

season. Petersen logged a time of 2 hours, 8 minutes, 22 seconds on the 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike, 10-kilometer run course in La Paz, Argentina to earn silver.

Making his elite and Olympic-distance debut, reigning junior world champion Lukas Verzbicas of Colorado Springs was in position to strike on the run and quickly joined the top five out of T2 before ending his day at the 6K mark due to a left shin injury.

Former CU Coach Quiller Dies of Cancer

Long-time University of Colorado and West Point track and field and cross country coach Jerry Quiller died in early February after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was 69.

A native of Fort Collins, Quiller’s coaching career began in 1970 and spent 14 seasons at the University of Colorado over two stints. His career included stops at Wayne State, Colorado State and Idaho State before moving to West Point in 1995.

His illness forced his retirement in 1998.

Along with being an Olympic team coach in 2000, Quiller was the U.S. men’s team coach for the 1981 World Cross Country Championships and the women’s coach for the U.S. at the 1994 World Cross Country Championships.

A long list of accolades, Quiller was one of the more successful coaches at both Colorado and West Point. At Colorado he coached the Buffs to three Big Eight Conference titles and five times was named the league’s coach of the year. In that span he coached 19 All-Americans, including Photography By CLAUDIO MERCADO

Olympians Adam Goucher and Alan Culpepper and garnered national coach of the year honors in 1994. He also coached 2004 Olympians Dan Browne and Anita Allen.

Dussault Wins Winter Triathlon

Rebecca Dussault took advantage of near-perfect conditions to claim a national title at USA Triathlon’s Winter Triathlon National Championship in Butte, Montana.

Dussault of Gunnison, Colorado, claimed her third USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship title in the last four years in 1:16:10. The 2010 winter triathlon world champion also finished fifth overall – regardless of gender – to earn the women’s title by more than five minutes.

On the men’s side, Mike Wolfe (Helena, Mont.) covered the 5-kilometer run, 10-kilometer mountain bike and 5-kilometer cross-country ski course in 1 hour, 10 minutes, 20 seconds to outdistance the field by more than three minutes. Wolfe and Dussault got off to strong starts by posting the day’s fastest run splits en route to their victories.

The top three overall finishers earned the right to represent the U.S. in the elite race at the 2012 ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships in Jämijärvi, Finland, on March 24-25. The championship was originally slated for the Gunstock Winter Triathlon on January 22 in Gilford, N.H., but USA Triathlon was forced to relocate Winter Nationals due to a lack of snow on the East Coast.

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YOUR SOURCE FOR MORE THAN 700 RACES

Not all race information may be correct. Some races will change dates or start times. Please confirm all information before traveling to an event. Our complete free calendar is always available year round online at www.coloradorunnermag. com.

03/03

Chris Bove Memorial Uphill Challenge; 9:30 AM; Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen, CO; challengeaspen.org; 970-925-7429

03/03

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

03/03

Tortoise And Hare 6M Relay; 9:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; 970-270-0774

03/03

Tubbs Romp to Stomp 3K Snowshoe; 10:00 AM; Nordic Center, Frisco, CO; tubbsromptostomp.com

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RMRR Crown Hill 3M; 3M; 9:00 AM; Crown Hill Park, Wheat Ridge, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

03/04

Spring Runoff; 10M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Dutch Clark Stadium, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

03/04

That Dam Run Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; rundenverseries.com; 303-6942202

03/10

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

03/10

A Run Through Time; 26.2M, 13.1M; 9:00 AM; Salida, CO; salidarec.com

03/11

Jeremy Wright North American Snowshoe Championships; 10K, 5K; 11:00 AM; McCoy Park, Beaver Creek, CO; bcsnowshoe.com

03/11

Runnin’ Of The Green 7K; 10:15 AM; McCormick’s Fish House; Denver, CO; rotg.org

03/17

5K on St. Patrick’s Day; 10:00 AM; Acacia Park, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com

KAISER PERMANENTE COLFAX MARATHON

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

This is Denver’s springtime marathon weekend! The epic marathon runs through Mile High Stadium, along 7 miles of water, and through downtown Denver. The half marathon even runs through a firestation! And new this year, the Urban 10 Miler highlights the marathon course in just 10 miles!

SUNDAY, MAY 20 - DENVER, CO

WWW.RUNCOLFAX.ORG

STEAMBOAT MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

Join the Herd! Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on Country Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains all around and find out why the Steamboat Marathon was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.” Runners from all over the country look forward to the Steamboat Marathon because it is still a relatively small race with a hometown feel and it’s a race where every runner counts.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

WWW.STEAMBOATMARATHON.COM

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

03/17

America’s Uphill; 7:00 AM; Base of Aspen Mountain, Aspen, CO; aspenrecreation.com

03/17

Canyonlands Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M; 10:00 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org

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HRCA St. Patty’s Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Towne Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838 Lucky Laces 5K/10K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com Sharin’ O’ the Green 5K; 8:30 AM; Library Park, Fort Collins, CO; partnersmentoringyouth.org Winter Series III; 5M; 9:00 AM; Lifetime H&F, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-2678593

03/18

Mad Max Trail Run; 10M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Nature Center, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-251-3719

03/23

Antelope Island Buffalo Run; 50M, 50K, 25K; 10:00 AM; Antelope Island, Syracuse, UT; buffalorun.org; 801-644-7346

03/24

24 Hours of Utah and the Moab 100; 7:00 AM; Moab, UT; geminiadventures.com; 303-2491112

04/07

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04/07

HRCA Heritage/Adventure Race; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Red Tail Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838 Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org Redline 13.1 Westminster; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Roadrunner Sports, Westminster, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com; 303834-7717

04/07

RMRR City Park 4M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

04/07

The Bunny Bolt 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com; 303-902-7228

04/07

Widowmaker Trail Run; 11M, 7M; 9:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; 970-241-6478

04/08

Hams and Hamstrings Easter Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; bigwigraces.com

04/10

Dash & Dine 5K I; 6:30 PM; Tom Watson Park, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

04/14

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

03/24

CMRA Spring Spree 10K; 10:00 AM; Platte River Bar & Grill, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org

04/14

Bobcat Boogie 5K; 8:00 AM; College Hill Library, Westminster, CO; bobcatboogie.org

03/25

JourneyQuest 5K; 10:00 AM; Fort Collins Club, Fort Collins, CO; sharedjourneysfoundation.org

04/14

Cookie Chase 5K; 8:00 AM; Greenwood Village, CO; runningguru.com

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RMRR Marathon Training Series #1; 20M, 10M; 8:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Youth Services Soccer Field, White Sands Missile Range, NM; bataanmarch.com

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Eisenhower Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Abilene, KS; eisenhowermarathon.com; 785-263-3474 Feel the Energy 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; footoftherockies. com

RMRR Marathon Training Series #2; 20M, 10M; 8:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

04/15

Run For The Saints; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo, CO; 719-547-0513

04/17

Dash & Dine 5K II; 6:30 PM; Tom Watson Park, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

04/21

Autism Awareness 5K; 9:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; firstgiving. com

04/21

Big Mountain Trail Run; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; bigmountainar.com

04/21

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Desert RATS Trailrunning Festival; 50M, 25M; 6:00 AM; Fruita, CO; geminiadventures.com; 303-249-1112

04/28

Fast and the Furriest 5K; 9:00 AM; CSU Main Campus, Fort Collins, CO; cvmbs.colostate.edu; 970-397-1074

04/28

Fruitvale 5K; 9:00 AM; Matchett Park, Grand Junction, CO; iruncolorado.com/fruitvale5k; 970986-9140

04/28

Mudhen Run; 5K; 10:00 AM; MacIntosh Lake, Longmont, CO; www.ci.longmont.co.us; 303-7744827

04/28

RMRR Marathon Training Series #3; 20M, 10M; 8:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

04/29

Cherry Creek Sneak; 10M, 5M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek North, Denver, CO; cherrycreeksneak. com; 303-981-4616

04/29

Wellspring Stampede; 10K; 8:00 AM; Canyon Lake Park, Rapid City, SD; wellspringstampede.com; 605-718-4870

05/04

Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series I; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; Kokopellikids.com; 719-3372737

05/05

Blossom Day Run; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Centennial Park, Canon City, CO; ccblossomfestival.com

05/05

Chick-fil-A at Larkridge 5K; 8:00 AM; Chick-fil-A at Larkridge, Thornton, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

05/05

Cinco-Cinco 5K; 8:30 AM; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; cincocinco.colostate. edu

05/05

Cinco de Mayo Run; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

05/05

Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; 7:00 AM; Greenland Open Space, Larkspur, CO; greenland50k.com

05/05

HRCA Cinco de Mayo Race; 15K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Recreation Center of Southridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838

Mt. Carbon Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; runuphillracing.com; 303-870-0487

04/21

Salt Lake City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Salt Lake City, UT; saltlakecitymarathon.com

04/21

Spank Blasing 5K/10K; 10:00 AM; Pueblo, CO; spankblasing.com; 719-549-2013

04/21

Step 4 Life 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, CO; coloradolungs4life. org

04/21

Winter Series IV; 10K; 9:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

04/21

Victim’s Rights Week 5K; 9:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; victimsrightsweekcs. org

04/22

Desert RATS Trailrunning Festival; 13.1M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Fruita, CO; geminiadventures.com; 303-249-1112

04/22

Earth Day 5K; 10:00 AM; Potts Field at CU Research Park, Boulder, CO; ConservationCenter. org; 303-999-3820

04/22

Earth Day Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

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04/14

Moving Towards a Cure 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO; braintumorevents.org

04/14

Race for Grace; 5K; 8:30 AM; Grand Theater, Grand Island, NE

Running for Rachael 5K; 10:00 AM; Cadet Field House, USAFA, CO; RachaelsRibbonsOfHope.org

04/14

Ramsgate 8M; 8:00 AM; 8 Ramsgate, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

Sand Hollow Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:30 AM; Hurricane, UT; sandhollowmarathon.com

04/14

Thunderchief 5K; 9:00 AM; Folsom Stadium, Boulder, CO; thunderchief5k.com

04/22

Horsetooth Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothhalfmarathon.com

05/05

Kohl Elementary 5K; 8:00 AM; Kohl Elementary School, Broomfield, CO; kohlelementary5k. com; 303-810-7751

04/22

04/14

UCCS Bash the Bluffs 5K; 9:00 AM; UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO; uccs.edu/campusrec; 719-2627511

Pi Mile 5K; 10:00 AM; Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO; pimile.org; 303-384-2447

05/05

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

XTERRA Cheyenne Mountain State Park; 24K, 12K; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; marathonmajic.com

04/22

Rockin’ On The River 5K; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

05/05

Provo City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; South Fork Park, Provo, UT; run13.com

04/24

Dash & Dine 5K III; 6:30 PM; Tom Watson Park, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

05/05

04/28

Boulder Distance Classic; 15K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; distanceclassic.com; 303-517-7046

Shiprock Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Four Corners Fitness & Wellness Association, Shiprock, NM; shiprockmarathon.com; 435-2338068

05/05

04/28

Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race; 50K, 25K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; epicenduranceevents.com; 720318-1612

Take 5 in the Garden of the Gods; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-6358803

05/06

Colorado Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; thecoloradomarathon. com

Caprock Academy 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; 970778-8779 Final 4Kay; 4K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com

APRIL 04/01

Boulder Spring Half; 13.1M, 10M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bouldermarathon.com Earth Month 5K; 8:00 AM; University Village Colorado Shopping Center, Colorado Springs, CO; coloradoaveda.com

04/14

04/01

04/15

04/01

Forever Young Races; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; I-25 Exit 242, Bernalillo, NM; abqroadrunners.com

Flying Pig 5K; 8:30 AM; Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins, CO; footoftherockies.com; 970-2665409

04/07

CMRA Bluffs Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Bluffs Regional Park, Lone Tree, CO; comastersrun.org

04/15

Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health; 5K; 9:00 AM; 1STBANK CENTER, Broomfield, CO; healthylearningpaths.org; 303464-7191

04/07

04/15

Fire & Ice Challenge; 4:00 PM; Colorado Adventure Park, Fraser, CO; winterparksnowshowseries. com; 970-726-4118

04/15

Platte River Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Littleton, CO; platteriverhalf. com; 303-220-1037

04/28

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run; 50M, 25M; 6:30 AM; Buena Vista, CO; collegiatepeakstrailrun.org

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05/06

Fairmount 5000; 9:00 AM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; fairmountpta.org

05/13

Crazy Legs 10K Trail Run; 7:00 AM; Devil’s Backbone Open Space, Loveland, CO; prerace.com

05/06

Hawk Hustle 5K; 9:00 AM; Horizon High School, Thornton, CO; horizon.adams12.org; 720972-4400

05/13

Kilometers for C.O.P.S.; 5K; 9:00 AM; Colorado State Patrol Drive Track, Golden, CO; bearevents. org; 303-518-0232

05/06

RMRR Central Park Race; 5M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

05/13

Mother’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; mothersday5k. com; 303-578-2772

05/06

Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; St. Michaels Town Square, Greeley, CO; epilepsycolorado.org; 303-377-9774

05/13

05/08

Dash & Dine 5K IV; 6:30 PM; Tom Watson Park, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

Mother’s Day Mile; 1:00 PM; Glenwood Medical Associates, Glenwood Springs, CO; advocatesafehouse.org; 970-9452632

05/13

05/11

Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series II; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; Kokopellikids.com; 719-3372737

Women’s Classic 5K/10K; 8:30 AM; Walnut Creek Shopping Center, Westminster, CO; westminsterwomensclassic.com; 720-722-4226

05/13

Yappy Dog 8.6M; 8:00 AM; South Mesa Elementary School, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

05/15

Dash & Dine 5K V; 6:30 PM; Tom Watson Park, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

05/17

Liver Life Walk & Twilight 5K; 6:45 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com

05/18

Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series III; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; Kokopellikids.com; 719-3372737

05/19

Boneyard Boogie 10K Trail Race; 9:00 AM; Eagle Valley Middle School, Eagle, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

05/12

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

05/12

Armed Forces Community Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; 21fss.com; 719556-2767

05/12

Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; 8:00 AM; Montrose, CO; blackcanyonraces.com

05/12

CMRA Memorial Run 12K; 8:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org

05/12

Families Supporting Adoption 5K; 8:00 AM; Lehigh Park, Erie, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com 05/19

05/12

Girls on the Run 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; girlsontherunrockies.org

Cottonwood Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; Thorncreek Crossing Shopping Center, Thornton, CO; cityofthornton.net; 720-977-5914

05/19

05/12

Grand Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:30 AM; Palisade, CO; mammothmarathons.org; 435-650-0155

Fit Family 5M; 10:00 AM; Lake Estes, Estes Park, CO; footoftherockies.com

05/19

05/12

Highline Canal Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; runningguru.com

Gift of Life and Breath 5K; 8:00 AM; University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; thegiftoflifeandbreath.com

05/12

Knight’s 5K Challenge; 8:00 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; rmcad49.org

05/19

Hayden Cog Run; 8M, 5K; 10:00 AM; Hayden Town Park, Hayden, CO; runningseries.com

05/12

LoziLu Women’s Mud Run; 9:00 AM; Kiowa Creek Paintball, Bennett, CO; lozilu.com

05/19

Herriman Oquirrh Mountain Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:45 AM; Butterfield Park, Herriman City, UT; thehomm.com

05/12

Miles for Moms 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park South, Denver, CO; flocritco.org; 303-321-6363 x208

05/19

Huff to Bluff Marathon; 26.2M; 13.1M; 6:00 AM; San Juan High School, Blanding, UT; hufftobluffmarathon.com

05/12

Quad Rock Trail Race; 50M, 25M; 6:00 AM; Lory State Park, Fort Collins, CO; gnarrunners.com

05/19

Kaiser Permanente Colfax 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runcolfax.org; 303-587-6676

05/12

Sean May Memorial Run; 9M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Barr Lake State Park, Brighton, CO; seanmaymemorialrun.org;

05/19

Larkspur 5K Challenge; 9:00 AM; Larkspur, CO; larkspurfunrun.org

05/19

05/12

Spirit Challenge; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Steamboat Elementary School, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

Law Day 5K; 8:00 AM; S.J. Quinney College of Law, Salt Lake City, UT; andjusticeforall.org 801924-3182

05/19

05/12

Thelma & Louise Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org

Mike the Headless Chicken 5K; 9:00 PM; Fruita Civic Center, Fruita, CO; fruita.org; 970-8580360

05/12

Titan Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; Cactus Valley Elementary School, Silt, CO; 970-618-7237

05/19

Ogden Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Ogden, UT; ogdenmarathon.com

05/19

Redline T.O.E. (Top of Erie) 5K; 8:00 AM; Lehigh Park, Erie, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

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GREENLAND TRAIL RACES

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

The Greenland Trail Races offers three outstanding distances in southern Douglas County. Run the 8 Miler, the 25K, or tackle the 50K ultramarathon, Colorado’s largest 50K! With Pikes Peak as your backdrop, you’ll cruise over a soft dirt trail on your way to a new personal best. With chip timing, an innovative technical running shirt in men’s and women’s sizing, music and food at the finish, this race will make you want to come back for more!

SATURDAY, MAY 5 - LARKSPUR, CO

WWW.GREENLAND50K.COM

CODA COFFEE ESTES PARK MARATHON

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

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 17 - ESTES PARK, CO

WWW.EPMARATHON.ORG

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

05/19

Run to the Shrine; 10K, 5K; 7:15 AM; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO; cmzoo.org; 719-633-9925

05/20

AirLife Memorial; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; airlifedenver.com

05/20

Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon; 26.2M,13.1M; 6:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runcolfax. org; 303-770-9600

05/20

Mountaineer Marathon; 7:00 AM; Lake City, CO; lake-citymarathon. com/;

05/20

Reach Your Peak 4M; 8:00 AM; South Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; jlcoloradosprings.org

05/20

Run With the Bulls 5K; 8:45 AM; Pro Bull Riders Building, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

05/22

Dash & Dine 5K VI; 6:30 PM; Tom Watson Park, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

05/26

Herding Cats 5K; 9:00 AM; Central Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com

05/26

05/27

Stop Drop & Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Lewis Palmer High School, Colorado Springs, CO; tri-lakesfire. com; 719-310-3306 Animas Surgical Hospital Narrow Gauge Runs; 10M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org

05/27

05/27

Double 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; double5k.com Wyoming Marathon Races; 52.4M, 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Lincoln Monument Rest Area, Laramie, WY; angelfire.com/wy2/ marathon; 307-635-3316

05/28

Bolder Boulder 10K; 7:00 AM; Folsom Field, Boulder, CO; bolderboulder.com; 303-444-RACE

05/28

Compassion 5K; 9:00 AM; Hot Springs Pool, Ouray, CO; mtsneffelsmarathon.com; 970325-0228

05/28

Sage Burner Trail Races; 50K, 25K; 7:30 AM; Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Gunnison, CO; gunnisontrails.com

06/02

Balarat Trail Run; 13.1M, 10K; 10:00 AM; Balarat Outdoor Education Center, Jamestown, CO; balarat.dpsk12.org/trailrun/; 720-424-2940

06/03

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Deadwood, SD; DeadwoodMickelsonTrailMarathon. com; 605-390-6137

06/03

Fish Hatchery 5K; 9:00 AM; National Fish Hatchery, Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall.com; 605641-7580

06/03

Jazz Fest 5K; 3:00 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; jazzfestrun.com; 303-926-1017

06/03

06/02

Sierra’s Race Against Meningitis; 5K; 9:00 AM; Crossroads Church, Loveland, CO; sierrasraceagainstmeningitis.com; 970-669-6212

RMRR Bible Park 2M; 8:00 AM; Bible Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8766

06/03

Spring Runoff 10K Trail Race; 8:30 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; tevamountaingames.com

06/02

Taste of Louisville Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Pirates Park, Louisville, CO; tastehalf.com

06/03

06/02

Teva X-1 Mud Run; 2:30 PM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; tevamountaingames.com

Steamboat Marathon; 26.2M,13.1M,10K; 7:30 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; steamboatmarathon.com; 970457-4529

06/07

Boulder 5K Stride Series I; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

06/08

Lyons Outdoor Games; 12:00 PM; Sandstone Park, Lyons, CO; lyonsoutdoorgames.com; 303823-8250

06/09

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

06/02

Mountain to Valley 10-Miler; 10M, 4M; 8:00 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; mountaintovalleyrace.com; 970-230-1001

06/02

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

06/02

Run For Their Lives 5K; 8:30 AM; Stony Ridge Baseball Field, Silt, CO; rifleco.org; 970-987-3593

06/02

Run Like a Girl; 8K; 9:00 AM; Durango Community Recreation Center, Durango, CO; runlikeagirl8k.com; 804-647-3070

JUNE

06/02

06/02

Blazing Bullets Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Christopher Fields, Westminster, CO; wpsrf.org; 303658-4039 Golden Gate Dirty Thirty; 50K, 12M, 7M; 6:00 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Black Hawk, CO; goldengatedirtythirty.org; 303990-9049

06/02

Turquoise Lake Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Turquoise Lake, Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall. com; 605-641-7580

06/02

Vail Pass Half Marathon; 13.7M; 8:00 AM; Golden Peak, Vail, CO; tevamountaingames.com

06/03

Casper Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:00 AM; Casper, WY; runwyoming. com; 307-577-4974

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LEADVILLE TRAIL MARATHON & HEAVY HALF

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

Join us for the 6th year of the Leadville Trail Heavy Half and the 13th year of the Leadville Trail Marathon on June 30th 2012. Run through the historic mining district’s challenging old mining roads and trails, and hit a high of 13,185 feet at Mosquito Pass. The views will leave you breathless, if you’re not ready.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 - LEADVILLE, CO

WWW.LEADVILLERACESERIES.COM

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

06/09

Bear Lake Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K;7:00 AM; Garden City, UT; mammothmarathons.org

06/09

Camp Eden 5K; 10:00 AM; Camp Eden, Golden, CO; campeden5k. org

06/09

06/09

Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 15K; 8:00 AM; Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 720880-1221 Native American 5K National Championships; 8:00 AM; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM; sportswarriorstc.com; 505-7103323

06/09

NMDR Ruff Life Freedom Run 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

06/09

Rollinsville Rail Run; 15M, 10M,5M; 8:00 PM; Rollinsville, CO; nespta.com

06/09

SALOMON Run the Rockies; 13.1M, 10K; 8:30 AM; Frisco Recreation Center, Frisco, CO; runtherockies.com; 303-635-2815

06/09

Steamworks Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-749-6139

06/09

Sunrise Stampede; 10K, 2M; 8:30 AM; Longmont High School, Longmont, CO; sunrisestampede. com; 303-449-2825

06/09

Turkey Track Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Gate #5, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. com

06/09

Utah Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 6:00 AM; Tabernacle Park, Provo, UT; utahvalleymarathon.com

06/09

Water Tower 5M; 7:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; 970-241-6478

06/10

Garden of the Gods 10M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; gardentenmile.com; 719-473-2625

06/10

06/10

06/13

06/14

06/14

SALOMON Run the Rockies 5K Trail Race; 9:00 AM; Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area, Frisco, CO; runtherockies.com; 303-6352815 Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; epilepsycolorado.org; 303-3779774 Summit Trail Running Series Race #1; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321 Father’s Day Mile; 6:15 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303331-8323 FIBArk Tenderfoot Mountain Hill Climb; 6:00 PM; Tenderfoot Mountain, Salida, CO; salidarec. com; 719-539-6738

06/14

Boulder 5K Stride Series II; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

06/14

Colorado Corporate Challenge; 5K; 6:00 PM; Colorado Tech Center, Louisville, CO; corporatechallengecolorado.com; 303-926-1017

06/17

Apex PRD Foundation Father’s Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Apex Center, Arvada, CO; apexprd.org; 303424-2739

06/17

Arroyito Lake View 5M; 8:00 AM; North Shore Trails, Pueblo West, CO; socorunners.org

06/17

Estes Park Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Estes Park High School, Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org; 970-586-8189

06/16

CMRA Sand Creek 5M; 8:00 AM; Stapleton Sand Creek Trail, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org

06/16

FIBArk Road Races; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Thonhoff Park, Salida, CO; salidarec.com; 719-539-6738

06/17

Father’s Day 4K; 5:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; fathersday4k.com; 303-517-7046

06/17

06/16

Jackson Hole Half Marathon; 26.2M,13.1M; 7:00 AM; Phil Baux Park, Jackson, WY; redlinerunningcompany.com

Father’s Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; footoftherockies.com

06/17

FIBArk Trail Run; 10K; 8:00 AM; F Street Bridge, Salida, CO; salidarec.com; 719-539-6738

06/21

Boulder 5K Stride Series III; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

06/23

Black Hills 100; 100M, 100K, 50M; 6:00 AM; Sturgis, SD; blackhills100.com; 605-641-3534

06/16

La Sportiva Summer Solstice Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 5:00 PM; Beaver Creek Mountain, Beaver Creek, CO; vailrec.com; 970-4792280

06/16

Mt Evans Ascent; 7:30 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; racingunderground. com; 303-642-7917

06/16

Sailin’ Shoes; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org 06/23

06/16

SET the PACE for Prostate Cancer 5K; 8:30 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; prostateconditions.org; 303-3164685

Children With Hope; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Wingate Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO; childrenwithhope.org; 970-2561610

Trail Town 10 Miler; 7:30 AM; Ridgeway, CO; mtsneffelsmarathon.com

06/23

Kids Rodeo Stampede Fun Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Evergreen Rodeo Fairgrounds, Evergreen, CO; kidsrodeostampede.com; 303679-1358

06/16

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07/01

Copper Mountain Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Burning Stone Plaza, Copper Mountain, CO; copperhalf.com; 303-926-1017

07/01

Mountain Madness Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Howelsen Ice Rink, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

07/04

Blue Ribbon 10K; 9:00 AM; Town Park, Silverton, CO; silverton4th. eventbrite.com

Undy 5000; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; undy5000.org; 720883-7230

07/04

Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run 5M; 8:00 AM; Boogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO

06/24

5K Run for Hope; 9:00 AM; Barefoot Park, Colorado Springs, CO; tsacs.org

07/04

FireKracker 5K; 8:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub. org; 970-224-9896

06/24

E-Race Loneliness 10K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; bessieshope.org; 303-623-1176

07/04

06/24

Hellacious Trail Challenge; 10M; 7:00 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719761-2291

Freedom Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen Middle School, Evergreen, CO; mtevans.org; 303674-6400

07/04

Four on the Fourth 4K; 9:00 AM; Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO; averybrewing.com; 303-545-6755

07/04

06/24

Louisville Half Marathon Trail Race; 8:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; lousivilletrailhalf.com; 303-9261017

Gothic To Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon; 8:00 AM; Gothic

07/04

HRCA July 4th 5K; 8:00 AM; Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838

07/04

Independence Day 10K Trail Run; 7:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970547-4321

07/04

Liberty Run 4M; 8:30 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202

07/04

Palmer Lake Elementary July 4th Fun Run; 4M; 7:15 AM; Palmer Lake, CO; july4funrun.com;

07/04

Superior Downhill Mile; 7:00 AM; Superior, CO

06/23

Panoramic At Bear Creek; 4M, 2M, 1M; 7:30 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org;

06/23

San Juan Solstice 50M; 5:00 AM; Lake City, CO; lakecity50.com; 970-260-9108

06/23

Slacker Half Marathon; 13.1M, 4M; 8:00 AM; Georgetown, CO; slackerhalfmarathon.com; 303679-2312

06/23

06/24

06/24

Lyons River Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Sandstone Park, Lyons, CO; townoflyons.com; 303-823-8250 Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run; 7:00 AM; Aurora Sports Park, Aurora, CO; downanddirtymudrun. com; 818-707-8866

06/24

Pie in the Sky Trail Race; 20K, 10K; 8:50 AM; Alma, CO; almatrailrace.com; 719-836-7017

06/24

Stadium Stampede; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; stadiumstampede.org; 303-8376622

07/05

06/27

Summit Trail Running Series Race #2; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

Boulder 5K Stride Series V; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/07

06/28

Boulder 5K Stride Series IV; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

24 Hours of Laramie; 12:00 PM; Medicine Bow National Forest, Laramie, WY; geminiadventures. com; 303-249-1112

07/07

06/30

Half & Half 10K Mountain Challenge; 9:00 AM; Base Camp Bar & Grill, Snowmass Village, CO; snowmassmtnchallenge.com; 970-309-4384

Aspen Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1, 5K; 7:00 AM; Wagner Park, Aspen, CO; aspenvalleymarathon. com

07/07

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

07/07

Max Silver Little Dipper Pool 5K; 8:30 AM; Cheyenne Mountain High School, Colorado Springs, CO; thelittledipperpool.com

07/07

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

07/07

Redline 13.1 Longmont; 6:00 AM; Sandstone Ranch Park, Longmont, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

07/07

South Suburban July Fun Run Series I; 5K; 8:00 AM; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

07/08

Summer Roundup Trail Run; 12K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; summerroundup.com; 719-4732625

06/30

06/30

06/30

Leadville Marathon; 26.2M, 15M; 8:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries.com North Fork 50; 50M, 50K; 7:00 AM; Pine Valley Ranch Park, Pine, CO; northfork50.com; 303-9033533 Run for Independence; 5M; 7:00 AM; Winter Park, CO; playwinterpark.com; 970-726-4118

06/30

Silverton 24 Hour; 24 Hr, 12 Hr, 6 Hr; 8:00 AM; Kendall Mountain Recreation Area, Silverton, CO; silvertonalpinerunning.com; 602361-7440

06/30

Veterans’ Home Run 5K; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org JULY

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ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

Boasting spectacular views of the Elk Mountains and the city of Aspen, Colorado below, the Aspen Backcountry Marathon is run almost exclusively on high country dirt trails. Challenging ascents, exciting decents and wide diversity in terrain will challenge even the most well trained athlete.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 - ASPEN, CO

WWW.ASPENBACKCOUNTRYMARATHON.COM

LA SPORTIVA EVERGOLD TRAIL RACE

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

The final race in the Vail Recreation District’s La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series, the EverGold 11K/5K begins and ends at the Vail Golf Club. Runners traverse along the Vail Trail to Vail Mountain, then along Golden Peak, up the popular Berry Picker trail, to Lion Down, back to Golden Peak and the Vail Trail for a distance just over seven miles. Runners will experience an average grade of 10% and gain nearly 1,700 feet in elevation. The race submerges runners in fall colors that can’t be beat!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 - VAIL, CO

WWW.VAILREC.COM

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

07/08

RMRR Stone House Park 2.4M; 8:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

07/12

Boulder 5K Stride Series VI; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/13

Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run; 100M; 6:00 AM; Silverton, CO; hardrock100.com; 970-2593693

07/14

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

07/14

07/14

07/14

07/14

07/14

Allenspark Run Like the Wind; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; The Old Gallery, Allenspark, CO; allensparkoldgallery.com; 303747-2840 CMRA White Ranch Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; White Ranch Park, Golden, CO; comastersrun. org Hogback Hustle 5K; 8:00 AM; New Castle Recreation Center, New Castle, CO; newcastlecolorado.org; 970-9305944

08/04

Cheatin’ Woodchuck Chase; 5K; 9:00 AM; Rifle, CO; rifleco.org; 970-665-6570

07/21

South Suburban July Fun Run Series III; 5K; 8:00 AM; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

08/04

Danapalooza 5K Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Ecology Park, Canon City, CO; danapalooza.com

07/21

Survivor Mud Run; 9:00 AM; Valley Dirt Riders, Johnstown, CO; survivormudrun.com

08/04

Human Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinshumanrace.com

08/04

Hunky Dory Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970547-4321

07/21

Spring Creek Memorial Trail Race; 9M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Spring Creek, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

07/22

Keystone Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; River Run East, Keystone, CO; keystonehalf.com; 303-926-1017

07/22

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

08/04

Mt Werner Classic 50K; 8:00 AM; Mt Werner Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

08/04

07/24

Deseret Morning News Marathon; 26.2M, 10K; 5:30 AM; Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT; deseretnews.com/run/

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

08/04

Run for Rwanda 5K; 8:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runforrwanda.org

07/26

Boulder 5K Stride Series VIII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground. com; 303-642-7917

07/27

Ragnar Relay Colorado; 5:00 PM; Aspen, CO; ragnarrelay.com

Howelsen Hill Trail Race; 8M, 4M; 8:00 AM; Olympian Hall, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

07/28

Crested Butte Summit Mountain Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, CO; livingjourneys.org; 970349-2777

Mosaic 5K; 8:00 AM; Amazing Grace Fellowship, Pueblo West, CO; socorunners.org

07/28

Grand Mesa 100; 100M, 50M, 37M; 5:30 AM; Grand Mesa Lodge, Grand Mesa, CO; grandmesa100. com

07/28

Kiss Me Dirty Female Mud Run; 9:00 AM; Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO; kissmedirty.com

07/14

South Suburban July Fun Run Series II; 5K; 8:00 AM; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

07/28

Kiowa Kickin’ 5K; 8:35 AM; Yellow Pine Ranch, Kiowa, CO

07/28

07/15

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

Monument Downhill 5K; 8:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; monumentdownhill.com; 970270-0774

07/28

07/15

Gold Rush 9M Mountain Race; 9:30 AM; Victor, CO; victorcolorado.com/goldrushdays. htm; 719-689-3601

Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 15K; 8:00 AM; Mt. Falcon Park, Morrison, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 720-880-1221

07/15

Silver Rush 50 Mile; 6:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com

07/28

Paint Mines Trail Race; 6K; 9:00 AM; Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Calhan, CO; trailrunner.com; 719573-4133

07/15

XTERRA Beaver Creek Trail Runs; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Beaver Creek Mountain, Beaver Creek, CO; xterraplanet.com

07/28

Sogonapmit Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 3:20 AM; American Fork High School, American Fork, UT; afhalf.com

07/28

South Suburban July Fun Run Series IV; 5K; 8:00 AM; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

07/29

RMRR Marathon Training Series #1; 20M,10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

07/14

07/18

07/19

Rogers River Run 5K; 7:30 AM; Rogers Grove, Longmont, CO; www.ci.longmont.co.us

Summit Trail Running Series Race #3; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321 Boulder 5K Stride Series VII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/20

Epic Rocky Mountain Relay; 5:00 PM; Colorado Springs, CO; epicrelays.com; 303-999-1159

07/21

Amelia Earhart 8K; 8K, 2K; 7:30 AM; Atchison Family YMCA, Atchison, KS; KansasCityYMCA. org; 913-367-4948

07/21

07/21

Classic 10K; 7:00 AM; Tiffany Square, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803 Kendall Mountain Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Grand Imperial Hotel, Silverton, CO; ultrasignup.com

08/04

08/05

08/01

08/02

Boulder 5K Stride Series IX; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

08/03

RMRR deKoevend Park 5K; 6:30 PM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

08/03

Wild West Relay; 5:00 PM; Budweiser Tour Center, Fort Collins, CO; wildwestrelay.com

Evergreen Town Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen, CO; evergreentownrace.org; 303-5265971

Panerathon 10K; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; University Village Panera Bread, Colorado Springs, CO; panera-colorado.com

08/11

Starlight March For Miracles 5K; 8:00 AM; Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; starlightcolorado.org;

08/11

Up, Down & All Around 5M; 8:00 AM; 353 Acansa Dr, Pueblo West, CO; socorunners.org

08/12

Leadville Trail 10K; 9:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com

08/12

Mega 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; bigwigraces.com

08/12

RMRR Marathon Training Series #2; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

08/12

Steamboat Stinger Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Howelson Hill Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

08/14

GORE-TEX TransRockies Run; 9:00 AM; Buena Vista Heritage Museum, Buena Vista, CO; transrockies.com; 403-668-7537

08/15

Summit Trail Running Series Race #5; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

08/05

LaSportiva Berry Picker 5K Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Vail, CO; vailrec. com; 970-479 2280

08/18

08/08

CMRA Fairmount 5K; 6:30 PM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; comastersrun.org

Jericho Jog 5K; 8:00 AM; Centennial, CO; stthomasmore. org; 303-770-1155 x105

08/18

08/09

Boulder 5K Stride Series X; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

Leadville Trail 100; 4:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com

08/18

08/11

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

Park City Marathon; 26.2M,13.1M; 6:30 AM; Park City, UT; pcmarathon.com; 435-6496839

08/18

08/11

Basalt Half Marathon; 7:45 AM; Basalt Middle school, Basalt, CO; 970-618-2063

Pikes Peak Ascent; 13.3M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon. org; 719-473-2625

08/18

Run With the Horses Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Expedition Island, Green River, WY; grchamber.com; 307-297-0062

08/19

Continental Divide Trail Run; 15M; 8:00 AM; Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

08/19

Heart & Sole Half Marathon; 26.2M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; heartandsolehalf.com; 303-5177046

08/11

Be Ovary Aware 5K; 8:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; beovaryaware.org

08/11

Beaver Creek Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, CO; beavercreekhalf. com; 303-926-1017

08/11

Firehouse 5K; 8:30 AM; The Firehouse Church, Denver, CO; denverfirehouse.com; 303-8864274

08/19

08/11

Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; gtishalf.org; 303674-7449

Pikes Peak Marathon; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon.org; 719473-2625

08/25

08/11

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

Bergen Peak Trail Race; 20K, 10K; 8:00 AM; Buchanan Park Rec Center, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 720880-1221

08/11

Kennebec Mountain Run; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org;

08/25

Desert Championships Trail Run; 15K, 10K; 7:30 AM; West Airport, Grand Junction, CO; 970-241-6478

08/11

Mayor’s Cup 5K/10K; 8:30 AM; Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park, CO; citywoodlandpark.org; 719-687-5211

08/25

Falcon 5K; 8:00 AM; Falcon High School, Falcon, CO

08/25

08/11

Mt Sneffels Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Ouray, CO; mtsneffelsmarathon.com; 970325-0228

Golden Beaver Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch, Red Feather Lakes, CO; higherrunning.com; 970-402-8634

AUGUST Summit Trail Running Series Race #4; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

The Top Ten Mile; 7:00 AM; Grace Athletic Center, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-6358803

08/11

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08/25

Half the Sky Foundation 5K; 8:00 AM; Doherty High School, Colorado Springs, CO; duensrm. tripod.com

08/25

Mountain Chile Cha Cha; 15M, 7M, 3M; 9:00 AM; Reservoir River Ranch, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-475-6053

08/25

Old Flowers Road 10K; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Stove Prairie School, Bellvue, CO; RCVFD.org; 970221-1268

08/25

Ram Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Green Mountain High School, Lakewood, CO; ramrun5k.com; 303-982-9467

08/25

08/25

08/25

08/26

08/26

08/26

RMRR Marathon Training Series #3; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

08/26

XTERRA Trail Run 20K; 8:00 AM; Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO; marathonmajic.com

08/29

Summit Trail Running Series Race #6; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

08/30

Silverton Challenge; 12:00 PM; Kendall Mountain Lodge, Silverton, CO; ultrasignup.com

09/08

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

09/08

9/11 Remembrance Run; 20M, 10M, 5K; 7:15 AM; Memorial Park, Arvada, CO; lostandfoundinc.org; 303-420-8080

09/08

Fall Family 5K; 9:00 AM; Berthoud, CO; berthoudrunwalk. org

09/08

Little Grand Canyon Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Huntington City Park, Price, UT; mammothmarathons.org

09/08

Mid Mountain Marathon; 8:00 AM; Park City, UT; mountaintrails.org; 435-649-6839

09/08

09/03

American Discovery Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; adtmarathon.com

Our Great Race; 5K; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

09/08

RMRR Platte River Trailhead Park 8M; 8:00 AM; Platte River Trailhead Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr. org; 303-871-8366

09/08

Skyline Drive 10K; 8:00 AM; Greydene Park, Canon City, CO; ccrec.org

09/08

UCCS Cross Country RustBuster Open; 7:00 AM; Monument Valley Park North, Colorado Springs, CO; gomountainlions. com; 719-255-3005

09/09

Chalk it Up to Education 5K; 9:00 AM; Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO; arapahoe.edu

09/02

10K at 10,000 Feet; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

09/02

Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 25M, 13.1M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge, CO; mavsports.com; 970-390-4760

09/02

Cheap 5K; 9:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; bigwigraces.com

09/02

Glenwood Springs Trail Race; 13.1M; 10K; 8:00 AM; Glenwood Springs Community Center, Glenwood Springs, CO; glenwoodspringshalf.com; 303926-1017

SEPTEMBER

Run 4 Trails; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Sierra Vista Elementary, Pueblo West, CO; activepueblo.net; 719647-1230

09/01

Silverton Alpine Marathon; 50K, 26.2M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Silverton, CO; silvertonalpinerunning.com; 602361-7440 XTERRA Trail Run 10K; 8:00 AM; Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO; marathonmajic.com Aspen Backcountry Marathon; 6:00 AM; Aspen, CO; aspenbackcountrymarathon.com CMRA Elk Meadow Trail Race; 10K; 8:00 AM; Elk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO; comastersrun.org La Sportiva 10K @ 10,000 ft; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280

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08/26

Coal Creek Crossing 10M; 10M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; coalcreekcrossing.org

09/03

Aetna Park to Park 10M; 10M, 5M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; aetnaparktopark.com; 303220-1037

09/01

Devil Dash; 5K; 9:00 AM; Bohn Park, Lyons, CO; devildash.com

09/01

Fountain Valley 5K; 8:00 AM; Widefield High School, Colorado Springs, CO

09/01

Mary’s Loop Trail Runs; 16M, 8.5M; 7:00 AM; Loma, CO; sarevents.org; 970-361-5788

09/03

Colorado Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; coloradorun.com; 970-213-0855

09/01

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

09/03

Turtle Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 5K; 5:30 AM; Cahoon Park, Roswell, NM

09/07

The Colorado Relay; 6:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; thecoloradorelay.com

09/01

Salt Flats Running Festival; 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Bonneville Salt Flats, Wendover, UT; redlinerunningcompany.com

March/April 2012

THE OTHER HALF

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

Spectacular scenery and great swag await you at the 9th Annual The Other Half in Moab, only a half-day’s drive from the Front Range. Follow scenic Hwy 128 as it meanders alongside the Colorado River through a stunning canyon, then opens out to dramatic views of Professor Valley and the La Sal Mountains. Runners receive long sleeve tech shirts, unique finisher medals, full course support, and a festive finish including live music and local microbrews.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 - MOAB, UT

WWW.MOABHALFMARATHON.ORG

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

09/09

Denver Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; West Cherry Creek Reservoir, Aurora, CO; denverhalf. com; 303-926-1017

09/09

Neder-Nederland; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Nederland, CO; nedernederlandrace.org;

09/09

Race For The Cure 5K; 7:50 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; komencs.org

09/09

RMRR Marathon Training Series #4; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

09/14

Run, Rabbit, Run 100M; 8:00 AM; Bear River Bar and Grill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runrabbitrunsteamboat.com

09/15

Autumn Color Run; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Buena Vista Heritage Museum, Buena Vista, CO; bvautumncolorrun.net; 719221-1500

09/15

CMRA Stone House Triple-Cross Trail Run; 9M; 8:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; comastersrun.org

09/15

Ridgeview Husky 5K; 10:00 AM; Ridgeview Elementary School, Colorado Springs, CO; d49.org

09/15

Run, Rabbit, Run 50M; 6:00 AM; Bear River Bar and Grill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runrabbitrunsteamboat.com

09/15

ThunderStorm 5K; 8:30 AM; Discovery Canyon Campus, Colorado Springs, CO; runningguru.com

09/15

Top of Utah Marathon; 26.2M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Hardware Ranch, Logan, UT; topofutahmarathon.com

09/16

Crossroads Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Buckingham Park, Fort Collins, CO; footoftherockies.com; 970-3778005

09/16

Farmers 5000; 9:00 AM; Wheat Ridge High School, Wheat Ridge, CO; farmers5000.org

09/16

La Sportiva EverGold Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Vail Golf Club, Vail, CO; vailec.com; 970-479-2280

09/16

Lead King Loop; 25K, 12K; 8:30 AM; Beaver Lake Lodge, Marble, CO; leadkingloop25k.com; 970704-1275

09/16

Pikes Peak Road Ascent; 11M; 8:00 AM; Cascade, CO; trailrunner. com

09/16

Pony Express Trail Run; 15M; 8:00 AM; Rampart Reservoir, Woodland Park, CO; pprrun.org

09/16

Run the Ranches Trail Run Series I; 8M, 3M; 10:00 AM; Devils Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, CO; runtheranches.com; 970-726-1013

09/22

Agony and the Ecstasy 5.5M; 9:30 AM; Aspen Valley Ranch, Woodland Park, CO; ppcf.org

09/22

Dome Dash 5K; 8:00 AM; St. Luke Orthodox Church, Erie, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

09/22

09/22

Emerald Mountain Trail Run; 12K; 9:00 AM; Howelson Hill Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com Golden Leaf Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Snowmass Village, CO; goldenleafhalfmarathon.com

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09/22

Pinedale Half Marathon; 7:30 AM; Pinedale, WY; pinedalehalfmarathon.com; 307367-2319

09/22

Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:55 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; runrocknroll.com; 800-311-1255

09/22

Run for a Goat; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO

09/22

Running of the Bulls; 3.75M; 10:00 AM; Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park, CO; partnersmentoringyouth.org; 970577-9348

09/22

Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K; 9:00 AM; South Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; spartykanation.com

09/22

Star Fit Kids 5K; 8:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; starfitkids. org

09/22

Sundance Trail Run; 50K, 10K; 7:00 AM; Sundance, WY; sundanctrailrun.com; 307-2831839

09/22

The Son Run 5K; 8:30 AM; Glacier Ice Arena, Grand Junction, CO; thesonrun.cfsites.org; 970-2100565

09/23

Graland Gallop 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; graland.org

09/23

Jackson Hole Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:30 AM; Town Square, Jackson Hole, WY; jacksonholemarathon.com

09/23

Race Against Suicide 5K; 8:00 AM; El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, Colorado Springs, CO; pikespeaksuicideprevention.org; 719-573-7447

09/23

Run for the Rocks Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Carey Park, Hutchinson, KS; runfortherocks. com; 620-665-7171

09/25

Horizon Runner’s Roost Cross Country Classic; 5:30 PM; Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood, CO; horizon.adams12.org; 303477-2236

09/29

Devil Mountain Ultra; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Turkey Springs Area, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-475-6053

09/29

Golden Gate Canyon Trail Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Black Hawk, CO; runuphillracing.com; 303870-0487

09/29

I Love Life 5K; 9:00 AM; Laramie High School, Laramie, WY; ilovelife5k.org; 307-760-5144

09/29

Layton Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:00 AM; Ellison Park, Layton, UT; laytonmarathon.com

09/29

Race for Freedom 5K Trail Challenge; 9:30 AM; Bear Creek Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; race-for-freedom.com

09/30

Capulin Volcano Run Around the Rim Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Folsom Museum, Folsom, NM; folsommusuem.org; 575-278-2122

09/30

Fore Miler Race; 7:00 AM; Lone Tree Golf Course, Centennial, CO; runningguru.com

March/April 2012

RACE FOR FETAL HOPE 5K

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

The 9th 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 11 - DENVER, CO

WWW.FETALHOPE.ORG

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

09/30

PPRR Fall Series I; 3.5M; 11:30 AM; North Monument Valley park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

09/30

Run Crazy Horse; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Hill City, SD; runcrazyhorse.com; 605-390-6137

09/30

09/30

09/30

Run the Ranches Trail Run Series II; 8M, 3M; 10:00 AM; Sol Vista Basin at Granby Ranch, Granby, CO; runtheranches.com; 970-726-1013 Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Granby, CO; snowmountainhalf. com; 303-926-1017 The Bear Chase Trail Race; 50M, 50K, 13.1M, 10K; 6:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; bearchaserace.com; 303-320-3343

10/06

Journey of Hope 5K; 10:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org

10/06

Lair O’ The Bear 10M; 10M, 2M; 9:00 AM; Lair O’ The Bear Park, Idledale, CO; evergreenrecreation. com

10/06

Lion`s Roar 5K; 9:00 AM; Lake Minnequa, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

10/06

PawtoberFest 5K; 9:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; hsppr.org

CMRA Coal Creek XC Challenge; 5.72M; 9:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; comastersrun.org

10/07

Boulder BowWow; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; boulderbowwow.com; 303-5792578

10/14

North Rim 20K; 20K, 8K; 10:00 AM; Black Canyon National Park, Crawford, CO; blackcanyonraces. com

10/07

Durango Double; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Durango, CO; durangodouble.com

10/14

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

Run the Ranches Trail Run Series III; 8M, 3M; 10:00 AM; C Lazy U Ranch, Granby, CO; runtheranches.com; 970-726-1013

10/20

Chuckie’s Friends 5K; 10:00 AM; Goose Gossage Park, Colorado Springs, CO; raceit.com; 719649-6861

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

10/13

24 Hours of Boulder; 12:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com

10/20

10/06

Rim To Rim Royal Gorge Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Canon City, CO; rimtorim.net; 719-429-3804

Harvest Run 5K; 4:30 PM; Lake Minnequa, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

10/13

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

10/20

Peace Officers’ Memorial Valor Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; peaceofficermemorial.com

10/13

Bike Bands Brews; 15K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Recreation Center, Fruita, CO; Single-Tracks.com; 970-858-3917

10/20

10/13

Monster Dash; 5K; 3:00 PM; Lowry Neighborhood, Denver, CO; monsterdashrun.com; 303-9261017

RMAC and Colorado USATF State Cross Country Championships; 7:00 AM; Monument Valley Park North, Colorado Springs, CO; gomountainlions.com; 719-2553005

10/21

Boulder Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5M; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, bouldermarathon.com

10/13

Tiger Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO; OurCC. ColoradoCollege.edu; 719-3896107

10/21

Duke City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; dukecitymarathon.com

10/06

Dental Dash; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Lac Amora Park, Broomfield, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

10/06

10/06

Durango Double; 50K, 25K; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; durangodouble. com

10/06

Run Above the Clouds 5M; 7:00 AM; Hayden Park, Divide, CO; pprrun.org

Great Pumpkin Races; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Venetucci Farms, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com

10/06

St. George Marathon; 6:00 AM; St. George, UT; stgeorgemarathon. com

HRCA Wildcat Challenge; 20M, 10M, 5M; 7:30 AM; Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandaranchraceseries. com; 303-471-8838

10/06

XTERRA Marathon Of Trail Races; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; marathonmajic.com; 404-421-3231

RUNWILD HE THROUGH T

MOUNTAINS!

May 19

La Sportiva 10k Boneyard Boogie

June 16

La Sportiva Beaver Creek Summer Solstice 10k and 5k Trail Run, Plus Kid’s Fun Run

July 7

La Sportiva 12k Vail HillClimb

Aug. 5

NEW La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon COURSE! La Sportiva 5k Berry Picker

Aug. 26

La Sportiva 5k & 10k @ 10,000 Feet

Sept. 16

La Sportiva 5k & 11k EverGold

July 22

Dates subject to change.

970-479-2280 | www.vailrec.com 34 coloradorunnermag.com

10/14

10/06

RMRR Cherry Creek 10M; 9:00 AM; Cherry Creek Trail, Parker, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

10/06

Blue Sky Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Horsetooth Mountain Park, Fort Collins, CO; blueskymarathon.com

10/07

OCTOBER

10/06

10/07

March/April 2012

SANTA STAMPEDE 5K/10K

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

Join us for a Christmas Classic! The Santa Stampede (formally the Rudolph’s Revenge) is a flat and fast 5K and 10K held along the banks of the scenic South Platte River in Littleton. Last year, we welcomed more than 1,100 finishers with steaming cups of hot cocoa. The holidays can be stressful, so why not keep the stress away with a family friendly run. All runners will get a Santa hat to wear during the race, as well as chip timing, a race logo t-shirt, and festive music and food at the finish!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 - LITTLETON, CO

WWW.WINTERDISTANCESERIES.COM

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

10/21

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

11/11

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

12/01

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

10/27

Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K; 5:45 PM; Goodsen Rec Center, Centennial, CO; runningguru.com

11/17

Panicking Poultry 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; pp5k.riptidemultisports.com

12/01

Rock Canyon Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

11/17

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

12/02

RMRR Wash Park 4.5M; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

Phantom 4-Miler; 9:00 AM; Embassy Suites Loveland, Loveland, CO; phantom4miler.com; 970-612-2385

11/17

Turkey Trot Predict 5K; 10:00 AM; Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

Ski Run Road Challenge; 12M, 3M; 8:00 AM; Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ruidoso, NM; skirunroadchallenge.com; 575937-7106

11/22

Anthem Turkey Day Run; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Parkside Community Center, Broomfield, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com; 303-834-7717

11/22

Clement Park Gobble Wobble 5K; 8:30 AM; Clement Park, Littleton, CO; gobblewobblerun. org; 303-396-7300

11/22

YMCA Halloween Creepy Crawlers 5K; 8:00 AM; Santa Fe Trail, Palmer Lake, CO; pprrun.org

Durango Turkey Trot; 5M; 10:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org

11/22

Bear Creek 10-Spot; 10M; 9:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; runuphillracing.com; 303-870-0487

Fireman’s Turkey Trot 5K; 8:30 AM; Saur Physical Therapy, Grand Junction, CO; gjturkeytrot.org; 970-255-8370

11/22

Fort Collins Club Thanksgiving Day Run; 4M; 9:00 AM; The Beach House Grill, Fort Collins, CO; virtualroster.com; 970-482-0551

11/22

Hobbler Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Run; 10K, 5K; 09:00 AM; Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, Albuquerque, NM

11/22

HRCA Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Shea Stadium, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries. com; 303-471-8838

11/22

Mile High United Way Turkey Trot; 4M; 10:15 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; unitedwaydenver.org; 303-6942202

10/27

10/27

10/27

10/27

10/27

10/28

10/28

10/28

Monster Dash; 5K; 3:00 PM; Old Town, Louisville, CO; monsterdashrun.com; 303-9261017

Small Business Gravity Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO; gravityrun. com; 719-255-5838

Day of The Tread Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa, Albuquerque, NM; dayofthetread. com PPRR Fall Series III; 5.5M; 11:30 AM; Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org NOVEMBER

11/03

COMEA Shelter Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; COMEA Shelter, Cheyenne, WY; comeashelter.org; 307-638-8885

11/03

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

11/04

RMRR Westminster City Park 9M; 9M, 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

11/10

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

11/10

11/10

11/10

11/10

CMRA Veterans Run; 9:00 AM; Hildebrand Ranch Park, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org Girls on the Run 5K; 10:00 AM; Venetucci Farm, Colorado Springs, CO; girlsontherunrockies.org; 719-331-1011 HRCA Backcountry Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; The Recreation Center of Southridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838 Longmont Turkey Trot; 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Altona Middle School, Longmont, CO; www.ci.longmont. co.us; 303-651-8405

11/10

Rim Rock Marathon; 8:00 AM; Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, CO; ascentproductions.net

11/11

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

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11/22

NCMC Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO; 370-350-6170

11/22

Pueblo YMCA Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; YMCA, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org Steamboat Springs Turkey Trot; 5M; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 970-8192951

11/22

Turkey Chase 5K; 9:00 AM; West Woods Golf Course, Denver, CO; runningguru.com; 303-313-2462

11/22

Turkey Rock Trot 5K; 9:30 AM; Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO; rocktrot.com; 303-859-1428

11/22

Turley’s Thanksgiving Turkey Trot; 5K; 10:00 AM; Turley’s Turkey Trot, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners.org; 303464-0147

11/22

YMCA Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; Briargate Family YMCA, Colorado Springs, CO; www.ppymca.org DECEMBER

12/01

Longmont Triathlon; 6:45 AM; Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO; www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special; 303-651-8405

06/07

Stroke & Stride I; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

06/09

12/08

2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

Big Sky Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Community Center, Bennett, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

06/09

12/08

CMRA Stapleton Central Park XC Race; 12K; 10:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org

HRCA Tune Up Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Recreation Center of Westridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838

12/08

Jingle Fest 5K; 9:30 AM; Fountain Valley YMCA, Fountain, CO; pprrun.org

06/09

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

12/09

Jingle Bell Run Denver; 5K; 10:15 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; jinglebellrundenver.org; 303-7568622 X230

06/10

Greeley Triathlon; 7:15 AM; Promontory Park, Greeley, CO; greeleytriathlon.com

12/15

Santa Stampede; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; winterdistanceseries.com

06/14

Stroke & Stride II; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642791706/21/2012

12/15

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run; 3.7M; 9:00 AM; City Hall, Manitou Springs, CO; uglychristmassweaterrun.blogspot. com

06/21

Stroke & Stride III; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

12/31

KRFC 88.9 FM Resolution Run; 5K; 7:00 PM; Fort Collins, CO; 970-221-5075

06/24

XTERRA Curt Gowdy; 9:30 AM; Curt Gowdy State Park, Cheyenne, WY; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

12/31

Resolution 5K; 5:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; resolution5k.com; 303-635-2815

06/26

AQUAMAN Swim and Swim-Run #1; 6:30 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 203-313-3546

06/28

Stroke & Stride IV; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

06/30

Lookout Mountain Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Mt Vernon Country Club, Golden, CO; lookoutmountaintri. com; 303-642-7917

07/03

AQUAMAN Swim and Swim-Run #2; 6:30 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 203-313-3546

07/05

Stroke & Stride V; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/10

AQUAMAN Swim and Swim-Run #3; 6:30 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 203-313-3546

07/12

Stroke & Stride VI; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/14

Adventure Xstream - Summit City; 9:00 AM; Frisco, CO; gravityplay.com

07/14

Glacier Challenge; 7:30 AM; Riverside Park, Whitefish, MT; theglacierchallenge.com; 406755-4622

07/14

Pagosa Duathlon; 7:45 AM; Pagosa Springs, CO; acvap.org/ duathlon.html; acvap@centurytel. net; 970-264-9075

07/15

Evergreen Sprint Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

multi-sport MARCH 03/04

t2coaching Indoor Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Fort Collins, CO; t2coaching. com

04/15

Ordinary Mortals Triathlon; 9:00 AM; CSU-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO; ordinary-mortals.org; 719-647-1230

Montrose Turkey Trot; 4M, 2M; 9:00 AM; Oak Grove School, Montrose, CO; sjmr.com

11/22

11/22

06/03

Jingle Bell Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Palmer Ridge High School, Monument, CO; pprrun.org

March/April 2012

APRIL

MAY 05/12

Barkin’ Dog Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; barkindogdu.com; 303-6427917

05/19

Summer OPEN Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

05/26

Pelican Fest Triathlon; 8:00 AM; BoardWalk Park, Windsor, CO; t2coaching.com; 970-308-4499

JULY

JUNE 06/01

Metro Brokers TriathlON Friday; 6:00 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; MetroBrokersTriathlon. com; 303-843-0100

06/02

Kids Only Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO; www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special; 303-774-4771

06/02

Sunrise Tri/Du/Run; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

06/03

Foothills Feat Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Foothills Park and Recreational Center the Ridge, Littleton, CO; foothillsfeattriathlon.com

EVENT GUIDE ‘12

07/17

AQUAMAN Swim and Swim-Run #4; 6:30 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 203-313-3546

08/05

Tri for the Cure - Denver; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; triforthecure-denver. com

07/19

Stroke & Stride VII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

08/09

Stroke & Stride X; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/22

Steamboat Lake Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Steamboat Lake State Park, Clarke, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

08/11

07/24

AQUAMAN Swim and Swim-Run #5; 6:30 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 203-313-3546

HRCA Splash Mash Dash Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Recreation Center of Northridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchrunseries.com; 303-471-8838

07/26

Stroke & Stride VIII; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

07/28

My Way or the Tri Way; 8:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; thetriway.com; 303-642-7917

07/29

07/31

XTERRA Wild Horse Creek Triathlon; 9:15 AM; Gallatin National Forest, Bozeman, MT; bigskytri.com; 406-599-0521 AQUAMAN Swim and Swim-Run #6; 6:30 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 203-313-3546 AUGUST

08/02

Stroke & Stride IX; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

09/01

Racing Underground Open Water Swim; 6:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

09/01

Sunset Tri/Du/Run; 1:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

09/01

Tenderfoot Mountain Duathlon and Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida, CO; salidatriathlon.com; 719-5396738

09/02

Tenderfoot Mountain Kids’ Triathlon; 10:00 AM; Hot Springs Aquatic Center, Salida, CO; salidatriathlon.com; 719-539-6738

09/09

Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

09/15

Crescent Moon Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; crescentmoontri.com; 303-6427917

08/12

Columbia Muddy Buddy; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; muddy-buddy.competitor.com; 800-311-1255

08/12

Outdoor Divas All Women Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

08/19

Steamboat Olympic at Catamount; 8:00 AM; Lake Catamount, Steamboat Springs, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

08/25

Oyster Racing Series; 8:00 AM; Denver, CO; oysterracingseries. com; 303-777-6887

09/16

Bear It All Off Road Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; bearevents.org

08/26

XTERRA Lory; 8:00 AM; Lory State Park, Bellvue, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

09/22

Adventure Xstream - Glenwood Springs; 9:00 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; gravityplay.com

09/23

Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co; 303-408-1195

SEPTEMBER

09/30

West Side Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Long Lakes Sports Complex, Arvada, CO; racingunderground. com; 303-642-7917

10/07

Desert’s Edge Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Highline Lake State Park, Loma, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

OCTOBER

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HOW TO REFUEL

Recovering From Hard Runs

RUNNERS, TRIATHLETES, AND BODY BUILDERS ALIKE repeatedly ask what to eat for recovery after a hard workout. They read ads for commercial recovery foods that demand a 3 to 1 ratio of carbs to protein, tout the benefits of a proprietary formula, or emphasize immediate consumption the minute they stop exercising. While these ads offer an element of truth, consumers beware: engineered recovery foods are not more effective than standard foods. The purpose of this article is to educate you, a hungry runner, about how to choose an optimal recovery diet. - By Nancy Clark WHICH RUNNERS NEED TO WORRY ABOUT A RECOVERY DIET?

Too many runners are obsessed with rapidly refueling the minute they stop exercising. They are afraid they will miss the one-hour “window of opportunity” when glycogen replacement is fastest. They fail to understand refueling still occurs for several hours, just at a slowing rate.

Given a steady influx of adequate carb-based meals and snacks, muscles can refuel within 24 hours. If you have a full day to recover before your next training session or run, or if you have done an easy (non-depleting) workout, you need not obsess about refueling immediately afterwards.

Refueling as soon as tolerable is most important for serious runners doing a second bout of intense, depleting exercise within six hours of the first workout, including: • Marathoners and triathletes doing double workouts.

• Participants in more than one event at a track meet.

• People who ski hard in the morning and again in the afternoon.

The sooner you consume carbs to replace depleted muscle glycogen and protein to repair damaged muscle, the sooner you’ll be able to exercise hard again.

Over the course of the next 24 hours, your muscles will have lots of time to replenish glycogen stores. Just be sure to repeatedly consume a foundation of carbohydrates with each meal/ snack, along with some protein to build and repair the muscles. For example, chocolate milk or fruit smoothies are excellent choices.

HOW MANY CARBS DO I NEED?

According to the International Olympic Committee’s Nutrition Recommendations, adequate carbs means:

WHAT ARE SOME GOOD CARB-PROTEIN RECOVERY FOODS?

Your recovery meals and snacks should include a foundation of carbohydrate-rich breads, cereals, grains, fruits, and vegetables plus a smaller amount of protein (at least 10-20 grams per recovery snack or meal). Enjoy any of the following: fruit smoothie (Greek yogurt + banana + berries), cereal and milk, bagel and (decaf) latté, pretzels and hummus, baked potato and cottage cheese, turkey sub, or pasta and meatballs.

Do NOT consume just protein, as in a protein shake or protein bar. Protein fills your stomach and helps build and repair muscles, but it does not refuel your muscles. Your muscles want three or four times more calories from carbs than from protein. If you like the convenience of protein shakes, at least add carbs to them. That is, blend in some banana, frozen berries, and graham crackers.

Keep in mind that recovery calories “count.”

I hear many weight-conscious runners complain they are not losing weight despite hard workouts.

Perhaps that’s because they gobble 300 or so “recovery calories” and then go home and enjoy a hefty dinner. By organizing your training to end at mealtime, you can avoid over-indulging in recovery-calories.

WHAT ABOUT RECOVERY ELECTROLYTES?

After a long, hard run, many runners reach for a sports drink, thinking Gatorade or PowerAde is “loaded” with sodium (an electrically charged particle). Think again! Milk and other “real foods” are actually better sources of electrolytes than most commercial sports products.

These electrolytes (also known as sodium and potassium) help enhance fluid retention and the restoration of normal fluid balance. Here’s how some common recovery fluids compare:

Amount of Exercise

Gram carb/lb

Gram carb/kg

Beverage Sodium Potassium Protein Carbs (mg) (mg) (mg) (mg)

Moderate (1 hr/day)

2.5 - 3

5-7

Water

--

--

--

Endurance (1-3 hr/day)

2.5 - 4.5

6 - 10

PowerAde 55

45

--

19

Extreme (4+ hr/day)

3.5 - 5.5

8 - 12

Gatorade

110

30

--

14

Low-fat Milk

100

400

8

12

Chocolate 150 Milk

425

8

26

Orange Juice

450

2

26

Example, a 150-lb runner doing endurance training should target about 375 to 675 g carb/ day (1,500-2,700 carb-calories). That’s about 400 to 700 carb-calories every 4 hours during the daytime.

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As you can see, after a hard workout, recovery fluids such as chocolate milk, orange juice, or a latte offer far more “good stuff” than you’d get in a sports drink. Sports drinks are dilute and designed for use during extended exercise.

To assess how much sodium you lose in sweat, weigh yourself naked pre-post an hour of exercise, accounting for any fluid consumed.

Loss of one pound equates to loss of about 700-1,000 mg sodium. If you sweat heavily and lose a significant amount of sodium, you can easily replace those losses with pretzels (300 mg sodium/10 twists), a bagel (500 mg) with peanut butter (200 mg/2 tbsp), Wheaties and milk (300 mg), or a spaghetti dinner with tomato sauce (1000 mg/cup Ragu sauce). Most runners consume plenty of sodium!

RECOVERY CAN START BEFORE YOU EXERCISE

What you eat before you exercise impacts your recovery. According to research presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, consuming protein before lifting weights enhanced recovery better than consuming a protein drink afterwards.

That’s because your body digests pre-exercise protein into amino acids (yes, your body can digest food during exercise) and puts those amino acids right into action repairing damaged muscles.

WHAT IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU NEVER REALLY RECOVER WELL?

If you have to drag yourself through workouts and races, questions arise: • Are you overtraining? Rest is an essential part of a training program; muscles need time to refuel and repair. Take at least one, if not two, days off from running per week.

• Are you anemic? Anemia is common, so have your MD monitor your serum ferritin (stored iron). If your iron stores are depleted, you’ll feel needlessly tired during exercise. An estimated half of female athletes are iron-deficient, as indicated by low serum ferritin stores. (About 14% of all women are iron deficient.) A survey with collegiate male runners suggested about 20% had low serum ferritin. Iron supplements help resolve the problem, alongside a good recovery diet. Eat wisely, recover well, and feel great!

Nancy Clark, MS RD offers nutrition consultations to casual exercisers and competitive athletes. Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for runners, cyclists, and soccer players are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com.

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DATHAN RITZENHEIN

RYAN HALL, MED KEFLEZIGHI AND ABDI ABDIRAHMAN (L TO R)

JOY AND PAIN A RECORD SETTI MARATHON TR

SHALANE FLANAGAN, DESIREE DAVILA AND KARA GOUCHER (L TO R)

WENDY THOMAS

FERNANDO CBADA

AT ING RIALS

PATRICK RIZZO

COLLEEN DE REUCK

ALISHA WILLIAMS

Meb Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic Marathon silver medalist, won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials in Houston, Texas on Saturday, January 14. He ran 2:09:08, a personal best time. At 36, he is the oldest Trials champion in history.

- By Jessica Griffiths, photography by Victor Sailer and Andrew McClanahan / PhotoRun.net “To make my third Olympic team is all I have dreamed about,” he said. “Who would have ever believed after a hip fracture that I would be here.”

Keglezighi also recently missed three weeks of training after the New York City Marathon. He developed an infection in his foot because he accidently left a nasal strip in his shoe during the race.

Ryan Hall, 29, pushed a hard pace from the start and led for much of the race. He placed second in 2:09:30, earning a spot on the team for the 2012 London Olympics.

“I’m just going to enjoy this moment,” he told reporters after the race. It was a cool, crisp morning in Houston with temperatures in the 40s. “The wind was a little tough on us. The concrete was rough on my quads,” Hall added.

Abdi Abdirahman claimed the coveted third place spot in 2:09:47. He has competed on three previous Olympic teams in the 10,000 meters. Some 85 elite athletes completed the historic event.

For former University of Colorado star Dathan Ritzenhein, the day led to crushing disappointment. As the top U.S. finisher in the 2008 Olympic Marathon, Ritzenhein was a strong contender to make the team. He finished fourth in 2:09:55, just 8 seconds behind Abdirahman. He collapsed to his knees after crossing the finish, and avoided reporters by skipping the post-race press conference.

The race was the fastest Olympic Marathon Trials in history, and also the first time four men ran under 2:10 at the Olympic Trials. Fernando Cabada of Boulder was the top Colorado finisher, placing seventh in 2:11:53. James Carney, also of Boulder, placed ninth in 2:12:23, while Patrick Rizzo of Boulder ran a personal best of 2:13:42. Other Coloradans included Michael Chavez of Fort Collins, Jason Hartmann of Boulder, Josh Eberly of Gunnison, Tyler McCandless of Boulder, Kenyon Neuman of Boulder, and Matt Levassiur of Alamosa.

In the women’s race, Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan made her third Olympic team, winning in 2:25:38. It was just her second marathon and she raced a personal best by more than three minutes. Her quick time was an Olympic Trials record.

“It was a huge day. I told myself I had to have one last gear as she (Davila) pulled up on me. I just couldn’t wait for the finish line to get there. It was a great day.”

Desiree Davila, who had the fastest qualifying time, placed second in 2:25:55. Davila trains with the Brooks-Hansens team in Michigan.

Former University of Colorado standout, Kara Goucher, held on for third in 2:26:06. She had a relatively short period of training after taking 2010 off to have a baby. Goucher said, “The last mile I was just trying to get to the finish line. I was really just hanging in there.”

Goucher has been training with Flanagan in Portland, Oregon. She said she likes the arrangement. “It’s been so nice having a buddy. This is the first time at a marathon that I’m not by myself. Today I just sat on her just like in track. I just sat on her shoulder.”

The women’s race had 152 finishers. Linda Somers Smith, 50, set a U.S. 50-54 age group record in 2:37:36, good for 28th overall. At age 47, Colleen De Reuck of Boulder finished 35th in 2:38:52. Wendy Thomas of Windsor was the top Colorado finisher in 12th running 2:34:25, while Alisha Williams of Colorado Springs finished 14th in 2:35:09. Other Colorado finishers included Kelly Calway of Manitou Springs, Zoila Gomez of Alamosa, Caroline White of Colorado Springs, Michele Suszek of Longmont, Brianne Nelson of Fort Collins, Adrian Chouinard of Manitou Springs, Deanna Ardrey of Boulder, Megan Lund-Lizotte of Basalt, Kristen Fryburg-Zaitz of Broomfield, Katie Blackett of Boulder, Danielle Quatrochi of Boulder, Jeanne Cooper of Eagle, Amanda Scott of Boulder, and Kim Dobson of Denver.

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MENTAL TRAINING IN YOUTH RUNNERS Were Meb, Abdi, and Shalane really nervous before running the U.S. Olympic marathon trials in January? The post-race quotes by those qualifiers indicated that, yes, they had butterflies fluttering around their stomachs in the moments before the gun. If these seasoned veterans were battling anxiousness, how is the typical prep runner supposed to be calm ahead of their big races?

The truth is that even elite competitors experience mental challenges, self-doubt, and those nagging little voices in their heads telling them to slow down. What can make the difference for runners of all levels is how they prepare themselves and how they offset the negative head games our brain can play. In discussions with numerous top-level Colorado coaches and competitors, it became obvious that there are as many different approaches to mental training as there are to physical training, nutrition, cross-training, etc. Therefore, the key, like with any aspect of your training, is to experiment with what works best for you. Some coaches and athletes prefer more formal techniques like visualization, while others take a less-structured approach. - By Bill Stahl “Our workouts are designed with mental preparation in mind,” says Matt Norton, coach of state champion cross country and track teams at Thompson Valley in Loveland. “I’m a big believer in time trials for high school kids, to help them feel the pace and a small dose of the specific pain they'll encounter in their big race. Before we go to the Nike Cross Regionals-Southwest, we do a 3200 time trial at goal pace. In track, as a former 800-meter man, I believe you really need to run some quality 500s and 600s to be fully prepared for an 800; same goes for the other middle distance and distance events.”

Norton’s top boy, Gus Waneka, ran a 9:46 in the 3200 time trial at 90 percent effort, feeling great, and it gave him a huge shot of confidence.

“I went through the two-mile in 9:53,” Waneka says about his Nike Regional race, ”and I’m thinking that I’m dying, then I thought back to that two-mile, at altitude, it gave me the confidence that you’re not really dying, you’re just freaking out.

I was able to tell myself, ‘you’ve done this,’ and my last mile was my fastest.”

2011 5A state cross country champion Kirk Webb of Monarch also endorses the “practice makes perfect” approach. “Nothing prepares you mentally for races better than having to push yourself on a regular basis,” said Webb, who will bring his talents next year to the University of Pennsylvania. “If you bring a race mentality to hard workouts, being uncomfortable near the end of a race won't seem so foreign. When you are supposed to go hard in practice, don't hold back.”

The same approach is employed by Ryan Poland, a 2009 3A state cross country champion and 2011 qualifier for the World Junior Cross Country Championships. “Through my college workouts, I've been trying to treat them a little bit more like races as far as being mentally focused during the whole workout,” said Poland, who now runs for the University of Oklahoma. “I think it's helpful because if you can stay focused for a four-hour workout, then staying focused for a shorter race should be easy.”

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Zach Meineke, a former All-America runner at Concordia (Neb.) University, expressed the same sentiment. “I always make sure to push myself hard throughout the workout and not save for the last repeat,” said Meineke, who was a two-time State runner-up in the 800 at Denver Lutheran High School. “When you are racing, you have to be able to run the whole race hard, not just the end. I also always make sure to not give myself extra rest because I won't be getting any rest time during races.”

OK, so busting your hump in workouts seems to be favored by top runners and coaches. But how do you get your brain to get on-board when

“PRE-RACE DAYS END WITH A RELAXING YOGA ROUTINE. THE ATHLETES LOVE THIS AND I HAVE SEEN GREAT IMPROVEMENT.” - MICAH PORTER you’re at the starting line getting stared down by your fiercest rival?

“We use relaxation and visualization often,” said Micah Porter of D’Evelyn, who has coached multiple state champions like John McGuire and Kevin Williams. “Pre-race days end with a relaxing yoga routine. The athletes love this and I have seen great improvement in their individual performances since implementing it. It is an easy way for them to learn the important connection between mind and body. Sometimes, we get so focused on developing the physical side of an

athlete that we do not always foster the important bond between mental state and physical performance.”

Mike Callor, who has coached state champion cross country teams at Dakota Ridge, is also a believer in visualization. “My wife, Sara, has mental training sessions with the entire team at least once a week (early in the week) to hone a few new mental tricks. Before every race (the day before) we also routinely practice visualization with the lights off and the room quiet. We also encourage the athletes to practice visualization before they go to sleep at night. After this (as long as it is taken seriously), physical realization becomes easier.”

Visualization success varies from individual to individual, as noted by Callor about one of his top runners: “Austin Appel never attended a mental training session, because he much preferred having as little to think about as possible and simply reacted to the races as they happened. Some were very successful, some were not, but it proved to be the best plan for him.”

“I get really nervous before races,” says last year’s 4A state 1600 champ, Karina Ernst of Thompson Valley. “Sometimes I’m scared to think about the race too much. Freshman and sophomore year I hated visualization because I’d get that butterfly feeling. But it’s been helping me now because it’s almost like you get to run the State meet before you run it. You go through every single detail of the State meet from the morning of through the finish. It gets us into racing mode and focused on what we need to do.”

Other coaches, such as The Classical Academy’s Alan Versaw, who has led the Titans to armloads of state championships, prefer to keep it simple. “No relaxation, no visualization, no gimmicks,” said Versaw. “Just get out and train. Work hard together. Set goals together. When it's time, race.” Ah, notice the emphasis Versaw placed on the word together.

Monarch’s Kent Rieder, emphasizes the value of planning your race ahead of time, not just individually, but teamwise, too. “Pre-race day, we talk to the team as a whole about what to expect from each course, the nuances that may present themselves etc., and if circumstances dictate, the teams we know we will be racing against,” said Rieder, who led the Coyotes to the 2011 5A girls state title. “One of the points we try to emphasize with our kids is to trust their fitness. They know the work they have put into their season, and this is something they can rely on when races get tough, and they always do!”

Webb adds, “My coaches always give me a race strategy that will give me my best race, and I try to visualize what exactly that will look like. By the time the race starts, I want my strategy to be almost instinctive instead of having to think a lot during the race.”

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psyched up for races,” said Poland, who worked his way up through the pack at the 2011 Junior Cross Nationals to capture one of six U.S. berths at the Worlds. “It was always more of a matter of keeping myself calm and collected. I've tried quite a few strategies, but I find that the longer I can wait to start running through the race in my head, the better, so that all that adrenaline can be built up for the actual race.”

Says Meineke, who recently won his debut marathon, the Wisconsin Marathon in 2:37:58, “I give myself one chance to think through what I will do for my race and then put it out of my mind. There is no point in getting tired using a bunch of nervous energy thinking too much about my race. Then I just enjoy the meet and make sure I warm up with enough time to be able to relax and take my time stretching, putting on spikes, etc.”

“I think if you over-analyze the race, you’re so mentally fatigued by the time you get to the race that as soon as one thing goes wrong it starts compounding upon itself,” says Williams, a winner of five individual state track titles in the 1600 and 3200 at D’Evelyn. “Rather than focusing on the end result, you need to focus on the things you need to accomplish during the race, like being in good position and running the correct pace.”

Coach Porter gives further details into how he helps his athletes with their pre-race preparation. “One of the key aspects in preparing athletes mentally for key races is to teach them to deal with setback and failure. It is exceptionally rare that the ‘perfect’ race plan actually unfolds as you wish.

Coaching athletes to prepare for changes and challenges in practice, as well as in less important races, will help them react positively when the realities of disappointment set in.

“On occasion, I specifically develop workouts that I clearly know are too physically challenging for athletes,” Porter added. “I prepare them days before for ‘the toughest workout of the season’ and keep a careful eye on their general state of mind leading up to the workout day. Are they making excuses as to why they are not going to do well?

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coach prepare an athlete for a big race later in the season. As the workout actually unfolds, and the athletes begin to struggle with both the physical and mental expectations, I note how they react to the difficulties and stress of the workout. I make necessary adjustments, talking to them along the way as to how they need to adjust their focus and expectations, and encourage them to be realistic about what they can actually fulfill that day. This allows them to mimic such necessities race day. I have seen great results with implementing this and have heard from past athletes how much this helped them on ‘the big day.’

“ON OCCASION, I DEVELOP WORKOUTS I KNOW ARE TOO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING FOR OUR ATHLETES. I PREPARE THEM DAYS IN ADVANCE FOR THE ‘TOUGHEST WORKOUT OF THE SEASON.’” - MICAH PORTER “Leading up to the ‘big day,’ I use a variety of key words and thoughts that I simply reinforce just before they run,” says Porter. “For example, I may emphasize the importance of being focused and ignoring the distractions of a big event. On race day, my words are simple: ‘focus, control.’ Not too much for them to think about, but enough to get them ready for the gun and remind them of all we talked about the days before.”

Callor likes a similarly plain technique on

race day. “Simple is best, but as the saying goes ‘simple ain't easy.’ I feel that if they have to think too much, they have too much to get in the way of having a good race. I like simple cues like ‘relaxed shoulders’ or ‘contact.’”

“Before the state track two-mile last year,” adds Waneka, “I psyched myself out before the race, thinking about how important it was to me, how much I wanted to do well, the competition I was up against. The more I thought about it, the more I started to not believe in myself. It started almost a couple of weeks before the race. I started to doubt my training, my fitness level, and my ability to beat those guys. I was telling myself, ‘Hey, you can do it.’ But I didn’t really believe it.

Through the mile, I was a couple of seconds off the leaders, but at that point I just freaked out and died. Since then, I’ve tried to be honest in myself, more confident in my training, and staying relaxed on race day. When the gun goes off, I just try to do what’s natural. Before a race I just try to be relaxed and happy, go to a ‘focus zone’ where you’re not overthinking things, but you’re not removed.

You take your brain out of it and let your training speak for itself.”

Some runners rely upon repeating a mantra in their heads to keep focused. Webb recites a bible verse. Teammates can sometimes help each other by yelling a simple cue like “Form!” to remind them to check their form for flaws such as tight arms, low knees, or their head rolling backward.

“Moments of self-doubt happen to everyone and can happen in every race,” says Callor.

“Overcoming those separate the good from the champions. It takes plenty of practice in race situations where the decision is made to surge instead of slowing down because of the pain. Once the lesson has been actualized, confidence begins to flow and personal records become much more achievable.”

“My freshman and sophomore years,” says Ernst, “I let that get the better of me. I’d say ‘oh no, I’m hurting,’ and I was scared of the pain.

What I do when I’m hurting in an important race, instead of giving in, I think how badly can I make this hurt, and then suddenly, it’s not that bad, I can be hurting worse than this, so you push harder and harder.

“In an early meet this year, there was a halfmile left and I felt terrible. I was in third-place and 30 meters back. I don’t know why I did this, I just put my head down and sprinted for 100 meters or so. I hurt, but I passed everyone, and being in the lead just makes you run faster. I hurt really bad, but every time I started hurting I ran harder.”

Ernest shares another possibly valuable technique. “I always just tell myself that if I’m running the 800, it’s just two minutes of my life, and you’re not even in pain the whole race. In the 5K, it’s 20 minutes of my life, I can handle this. I think that there are children in Uganda who are starving, and I’m worried about a race? Looking at the big picture helps me.”

These top runners and coaches have shared their tips to prepare, relax, and perform your best in your key races. Sure, it’s easier said than done, so your assignment now is to find what works best for you and practice the mental aspects of running until it becomes your strength.

Bill Stahl is the head boys and girls cross country coach and head girls track coach at Horizon High School in Thornton.

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ll things are relative to their frame of reference. This simplified explanation of relativity pairs well with a quote attributed to Albert Einstein, who had a passing acquaintance with the topic: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”

describe their attributes and point out if and how the familiar has been changed, and we share some of our weartesters’ feedback. So whether you’re trying to find out what’s new, what’s changed, or what’s best for you, we’ve got you covered.

Our frame of reference, from a running perspective, was explained almost 225 years ago by Isaac Newton. Newton observed, theorized, and described gravitation and the three laws of motion (among many other things). Simply speaking, our frame of reference is about running on Earth, where the mass of the planet is greater than ours, so we are pulled toward it. We apply a force to the Earth and it gives back an equal force.

As we’ve said many times before, knowledge is your best ally. To make good choices for you, you must know the shape of your feet and understand the way they move. If you don’t, you may find your local running specialty store to be a source of good advice and information. There are many shoes appropriate for your running, but if you know your foot shape, foot motion, and footstrike, you can focus on shoes that meet your needs, not someone else’s.

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WELCOME TO THE RUNNING NETWORK’S 2012 SPRING SHOE REVIEW

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I just returned from the 2012 U.S. Open, an indoor track meet held in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Among the performances there were the fastest women’s 50 meters in 12 years (6.08 seconds, Veronica Campbell-Brown), the second-fastest men’s 50 meters ever (5.64 seconds, Asafa Powell), and a spirited battle over the mile between Silas Kiplagat and Bernard Lagat. Kiplagat prevailed, 4:00.65 to 4:00.92.

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Two weeks before, I witnessed the first Americans to make the 2012 Olympic team in our sport. Meb Keflezighi surprised everyone but himself and his coach, Bob Larsen, by running with Ryan Hall and Abdi Abdirahman for 23 miles, and then pulling away to win. On the women’s side, Shalane Flanagan and Desiree Davila dueled for 24 miles before Shalane gained some daylight. Kara Goucher held on for third, after being challenged by the surprising Amy Hastings, who finished fourth.

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Always aimed at performance, the Supernova Glide 4 is a redesign that ups the ante. The upper returns to a breathable, engineered mesh unlike any used in previous versions; it’s supportive while flexible. The redesigned ankle collar adjusts to the heel shape, thanks to a healthy measure of memory foam. The lacing connects to the logo stripes for support, but is articulated at the bottom for better flexion. The midsole continues with the cushy feel, but achieves a better balance of resiliency and responsiveness in its ride. The forefoot’s blown rubber formulation has been thoroughly dialed-in, providing good traction and durability, and the adiWear heel is hardwearing. Performance is enhanced by a significant weight reduction, while maintaining the fit and ride expected in this series, and earning the Supernova Glide 4 honors as the Best Shoe in the Neutral category.

“Fit well, was lightweight, and felt great while running. I wore them every day for the first week and put close to 60 miles on them, and they just keep going!”

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“Quite snug and comfy. Immediate ‘soft’ feel, like slippers, but responsive while running. I think Brooks has come a long way and [it’s] done a great job designing a good, all-around, versatile shoe for the average person.”

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The Blade Max Glide (and its fraternal twin, the Blade Max Stable) is new to the K-Swiss running line and is the first road outing for the Blade Max technology. The upper features a seamless interior thanks to no-sew panels at the heel, midfoot saddle, and toe-reinforcing upper; the rest is closed mesh. The midsole features K-Swiss’ new Blade Max configuration, doubled-up columns that attach to the blades, providing more cushion for larger runners than the earlier Blade-Lite set-up could handle.

The outersole adds some carbon rubber to the high-wear areas of the heel and blown rubber to the medial forefoot, while the blades occupy the remainder. Overall, runners seeking a firm and responsive shoe will find it here; it’s a durable high-mileage choice for the neutral-footed.

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“Good fit with a comfortably plush feel. Pretty flexible and responsive ride. It’s a good shoe.”

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The Waverider has long been Mizuno’s premier neutral shoe. Round 15 features changes that are substantive and represent what’s shifting in the entire Mizuno line. The upper sports a few changes—the double-layer, uniform open airmesh is almost like last season’s—but now features a gauze-like mesh for extra support over the airmesh along the lateral vamp and into the medial arch. The lacing has been better articulated so the fit flexes with the foot better. The midsole foam has a smoother, more responsive feel, and the Wave plate has been adapted, resulting in a better overall footstrike. The outersole has the same basic set-up: unchanged in the heel, but the forefoot has realigned flex grooves and the hinge-like SmoothRide inserts have been added just behind the metatarsals for a more responsive feel. This update breathes new life into a dependable icon.

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Last year’s category award winner has undergone significant change—it’s even better this time out. The ride and cushioning are about the same, but the shoe is more than 10% lighter. The upper has a similar two-layer mesh, pared back overlays that are welded where possible, and a new full rand, yet it’s actually more open and bends well where the foot flexes. The midsole has been reshaped, the rubbery crashpad inserts have been replaced with Abzorb so that it’s a little lighter weight without sacrificing cushioning, and a new, lightweight element called N2 sits under the heel to cushion the heelstrike and is responsible for much of the weight savings. The outersole sports significantly redesigned flex grooves and a rubber configuration that improves the forefoot feel. The Stability Web has been replaced with a torsional support called the T-Beam, which is smaller and lighter, yet as effective. The net effect of the new 1080 v2 is more performance.

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The adiZero running line continues to broaden and now approaches a dozen shoes for faster-paced running. The F50 reaches Round 2 with both a new approach called Sprintframe and minor tweaks to the upper and midsole molding. The upper is a closed mesh with thin, no-sew overlays over the forefoot—only the toecap features any traditional stitching. The heel is supported by the Sprintframe, upswept arms of EVA that secure the midsole to the upper while offering a bit of extra support.

The midsole is the effective adiPrene/adiPrene+ combo that has worked well for adidas. It also sports the ForMotion cassette that both stabilizes and cushions the ride without being overbearing. The outersole is almost a full-contact bottom, but for a small gap under the shank, shaving some weight without affecting support or traction. The result is a performance shoe that’s lightweight but substantial enough for daily training.

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“These have a very nice fit; not too snug (just right for me). A great, lightweight shoe for faster runs. Breathes well. Feels good. Good support and traction. I love them.”

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Updates the adiZero F50 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild overpronation. • Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 10.3 oz. (men’s size 11); 9.0 oz. (women’s size 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

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The Noosa comes to the U.S. market from the ASICS subsidiary in Australia. Its roots are in triathlon; it’s really a Gel DS-Trainer in disguise. The midsole is the same chassis as the DS-Trainer with its stable and nicely cushioned ride, along with its wellarticulated forefoot flexion. The balance between engineering and minimalism has extended here to the upper with a stretchy mesh and few overlays, but it’s still secure through the midfoot. It sports perhaps the loudest colorway seen since the ’90s.

Another feature is a phosphorescent toecap that glows eerily in the dark. An elastic stretch lace (included) may be substituted for the traditional laces for rapid triathlon transitions and a snugger midfoot fit. The result is a shoe with excellent stability and cushioning that’s versatile enough for hard training miles and longer races.

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“They snug up around the feet and hug them nicely throughout the run. Very stable-feeling shoe. Whether running on the road or cruising the foothills, my feet were always nice and secure feeling.”

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Updates the Gel-Noosa Tri 6 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–12,13,14; Women 6–11,12 • Weight: 11.6 oz. (men’s size 11); 9.1 oz. (women’s size 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: combination Strobel-lasted, Solyte Strobel board (Solyte 55 heel, Solyte 45 forefoot)

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Brooks Pure Cadence

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The Pure Cadence is the most substantial of Brooks’ series of Pure shoes. Weighing in at a “whopping” 10.5 ounces, it’s not quite minimal but it’s definitely performance-oriented. The upper is supportive, featuring an elastic Navband that crosses the navicular bone supporting the fit and working with welded overlays to provide a smooth interior and good support. The midsole geometry features a 4-millimeter heel-to-toe drop and is designed to flex with the foot. Contoured pods on the perimeter of the outersole allow adjustments for pressure from the foot or the surface, and provide protection while keeping the weight down. The full outersole offers durable traction even through it’s thin, and features a split between the big toe and the others for better articulation at toe-off. The combination of lightness, low-profile geometry, and performance earned the Pure Cadence our Best New Shoe honors.

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“Even though these shoes are very light, the reinforced toe doesn’t lay down across the front of my toes. The shoes have a roomy fit that gives my forefoot all the play it wants. The shoe snugs up around the instep nicely. Interesting how a minimal drop shoe feels more stable without a lot of support.”

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Li-Ning Liede

$80

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The Liede is the second running shoe to come to the U.S. market from Li-Ning. Very light, it borders on racing or minimalist, while meeting the performance and durability needs of runners looking for a shoe for faster-paced running. The upper is a gauzy mesh with film-like welded overlays; it wraps the foot securely, though it doesn’t offer much support. The midsole is a wellshaped, injection-molded EVA that’s flexible and well cushioned. It features a 6-millimeter heel-to-toe drop, making it more of a transitional shoe (moving from traditional drop to minimal), but with more of a distance racer’s feel. The outersole uses rubber only in the high-wear areas, and the flex grooves provide a feel for the road, allowing the foot mobility from heelstrike to toe-off. The bottom line? The Liede is a versatile shoe designed for faster-paced runs, whether racing or training to race.

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“Secure fit, but a ‘barely there’ feel. Pretty well cushioned and responds nicely, especially for a wispy shoe. I like its versatility.”

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NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7.5–13; Women 6–11,12 • Weight: 7.1 oz. (men’s 11); 5.6 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

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The Elixer has been an effective and consistent performance shoe. Like the other Mizuno shoes in this Review, the Elixer has undergone considerable change. The upper is open mesh with a wild, sublimated print that draws a fair share of attention. It’s not simply window dressing, just the beginning of the changes. The overlays have been designed in more of a saddle-like configuration, and it returns to a traditional lacing design that’s successful in its simplicity. The midsole benefits from the resilient Alpha Polymer and the redesigned Wave plate that work together to provide a smoother performance ride than earlier versions. The outersole continues with the durable X-10 carbon rubber heel and G3 forefoot, integrating effective traction and light weight. This combination of light weight, stability, and a responsive ride earned the Elixer honors as our Best Shoe in the Performance category.

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“Overall, an exceptional shoe. Durable, comfy, and supportive enough for daily use, yet light enough for those pickups and longer races.

The only downside is the forefoot. I ended up with a few tender spots in the forefoot after running on gravel.”

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Updates the Wave Elixer 6 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 • Weight: 10.9 oz. (men’s 11); 9.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

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When it was introduced last year, the 890 made a splash thanks to its innovative materials and serious performance. Round 2 presents a couple of refinements. The upper has subtle changes to maintain support without affecting fit: reshaped, no-sew overlays in the forefoot and welded saddle supports shave grams from an already-spare starting point. The gaps in the overlays at the throat allow better articulation with the foot as it moves and make the upper more flexible. The midsole geometry has been reworked by reducing the heel-to-toe drop slightly and resculpting the heel bevel for a smoother touchdown. The outersole sports more durable rubber in the forefoot, as the reshaped midsole encourages a fuller landing. The result is a peppy and durable high-mileage trainer that’s light, flexible, and versatile.

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“Very snug fitting, much like the previous model of the 890. I still really like the way they fit my feet, snugging up around the middle of the foot. Many of the lightweight training shoes I have tried have some sort of pressure spot somewhere in the upper, but these have absolutely none. Very comfy from heel to toe.”

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Updates the 890 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15 (D,2E); Women 5–11,12 (2A,B,D) • Weight: 10.4 oz. (men’s 11); 8.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, PU Strobel board

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A brand new shoe, the Zoom Elite replaces the Lunar Elite. The midsole shifts back to the Cushlon-and-Zoom Air partnership favored by many fans of the original (the recent resurrection, not the late ’70s version, for those of you who go that far back!). This version is soft, yet provides a firmer and more responsive ride than did the Lunar Elite. The combinationlasted construction features a small fiber board to stabilize the heel and gets a big assist from the snug fit of the heel. The upper is a well-tailored, quasi-racer fit of open mesh with a minimal and newly developed system of midfoot straps that create a saddle-like framework that does an impressive job of securing the foot to the midsole. The outersole returns to the BRS 1000 heel with Duralon blown rubber in the forefoot. A lateral forefoot waffle tread provides additional cushioning, while medial waffles are more durable and provide a bite on softer surfaces. The effect is a reliable shoe for faster-paced runs.

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“They fit well, have a roomy toe box and tighten nicely around the middle of the foot. I’m not usually a Nike fan, but I liked this shoe.

Comfortable ride and good cushioning, as well as stability. This is a good shoe.”

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Replaces the Lunar Elite+ 2 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 11.3 oz. (men’s 11); 8.9 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: combination Strobel-lasted, fiberboard (heel), EVA Strobel board (forefoot)

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The Kissaki takes its name from the business end of a Samurai sword. The implication is swift and agile which, not coincidentally, describes its performance. While similar in profile to the Streak and IsoTransition, Pearl’s competition offerings, here the cushioning inserts are larger, the midsole is more generous, and the addition of an EVA Strobel board add up to a comfortable shoe for up-tempo running. The outersole is durable enough for daily training, and segmented for excellent flexibility. The upper offers a close fit and seamless interior that’s kept lighter by the use of welded overlays and a medial wrap at the laces. The tongue is open only on the lateral side, which substantially shores up the foot. The Kissaki is a responsive, flexible shoe that wraps the foot securely for faster-paced runs and longer races.

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“These felt great the moment I put them on. I really liked the upper support for my feet. The stitched tongue gives it a secure, solid feel, while keeping things cool and dry ... no blisters or hot spots.”

NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14; Women 5–11,12 • Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 8.9 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

Scott MK 4

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Round 4 of Scott’s MK series (originally the Makani) has morphed into something different. The upper is open mesh over the toes and closed mesh on the saddle/rearfoot. The Ergologic Fit has been better integrated; here the gusseted forefoot and enshrouding saddle meet more cooperatively to wrap and secure the foot. The midsole foam, called Aero Foam, is completely new and resilient. Scott takes a new approach by combining the solidness underfoot with sidewalls molded into a matrix of deep grooves that resist compression without the deep flex grooves in the midsole. This allows both the necessary flex and full heel, while preserving the integrity of the lighter-weight foam longer. The midfoot is now supported solely by the carbon fiber shank, making the shoe purely neutral. The outersole is simplified: a thin carbon rubber throughout, grooved at heel and toe, textured for the traction regions, and pared away in the low-wear areas. It’s a durable and effective set-up. The combination of innovation, fit, and performance earned the MK4 honors as one of two Best Renovations in this Review.

“Great fit, snug in the midfoot but with good room for my toes. Well-cushioned, but not too soft. Really love the ride.”

Updates the MK 3 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–14; Women 6–11 • Weight: 9.6 oz. (men’s 11); 7.6 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved to curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

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With the Charge RC, Under Armour moves in a new direction, or at least toward the fullfilment of promise. The upper trades on the compression fit Under Armour is known for, from earlier versions with a more run-of-the-mill close, stretchy fit. The upper design is split: The snug forefoot wraps from the arch to the fifth metatarsal and is overlapped by the rearfoot saddle that extends to the metatarsal heads, securing the shoe. The midsole is injection-molded EVA that provides consistent cushioning.

A TPU plate adds a little flex and support to the shoe and stiffens it a bit. It also makes it more responsive in the larger sizes, though less so in the smaller sizes. The outersole is traditional carbon rubber in the heel and blown rubber in the forefoot, but it’s arranged in small pods to reduce the weight. This new direction is a positive step for Under Armour Running, and provides another quality performance shoe option.

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“Between the fit and the flex in the very front of the shoe, my forefoot is allowed to move in the way it wants, instead of how the shoe wants me to [move]. The ride is firm and it feels good.”

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Powered by gradual tweaks in fit, technologies, and materials, the Adrenaline has become the bestselling shoe in running specialty. Round 12 addresses the usual types of refinements that are made between technological jumps. The upper is slightly different with HF-welded overlays on the lateral side smoothing the interior. The stretchy saddle-like lateral overlays now feature stretch at the top and bottom and have been repositioned for a more conforming fit. The midsole has lost the plastic supports in favor of a reshaped sidewall and more specifically directed grooving in the crashpad. The forefoot features Flextra, a compound tailored to both gender and shoe size, to improve flexion and cushioning in the forefoot. All are positive changes for runners looking for stability and cushioning, and especially good news for Adrenaline GTS junkies.

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“Overall, they feel comfortable. Especially the fit—snug over the arch—and the mesh feels fresh while running. I also very much like the cushy feel and stability of the shoes.”

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Updates the Adrenaline GTS 11 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15 (B,D,2E,4E); Women 5–12,13 (2A,B,D,EE) • Weight: 12.1 oz. (men’s 11); 9.3 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel combination-lasted, fiberboard (heel), S-257 Cushsole EVA Strobel board (forefoot)

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Round 8 sees the most significant changes to the Inspire yet. The breathable upper has overlays that are substantial at heel and toe, thin along the medial and lateral sides, with HF-welded overlays from heel counter to eyestay laterally with a stretchier material at the toes. The lacing set-up provides a little stretch and, since the upper group of eyelets flexes separately from the lower set, allows the foot controlled freedom. The midsole manages a softer touchdown with contouring, as Mizuno began rolling out last season. The asymmetrical Wave plate gets some tweaking to boost its effectiveness and perhaps lightens it up.

The outersole features redesigned flex grooves, especially the hinge-like SmoothRide inserts in the forefoot, and the ride is a bit better. The fit and performance are the best assets of the Inspire, a franchise that continues to improve as it matures.

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“Very light shoes, especially great considering how much cushion and support they offer. This is my first time trying this brand, and I highly recommend Mizuno. I am converted.”

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Updates the Wave Inspire 7 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15,16 (D,2E); Women 6–12 (2A,B,D) • Weight: 11.8 oz. (men’s 11); 9.0 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

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In Round 2, the heel clip has been pared down; it still anchors the heel fit, but lightens things up a little. The midfoot adopts a self-adjusting framework of straps to secure the foot during motion, a task previously managed by Flywire. This new system is more effective. The closed mesh features no-sew overlays and has a soft, luxe feeling, even where the midfoot straps secure the foot. The unchanged midsole was well dialed-in with Round 1, as the Eclipse benefited from being a later arrival to the Lunar party. The outersole uses the same molding but now features “environmentally preferred” rubber, which is tough and good for traction. The combination of fit, stability, and plush feel earned the Lunar Eclipse 2 our award for Best Motion Stabilizing shoe.

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“Overall, a fun shoe to have on for a run. It transitions very smoothly from heel to forefoot for a quiet, gliding run. I run 250–300 miles per month. Minimal wear after 100 miles. Seems to be very durable.”

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Updates the Lunar Eclipse+ • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 12.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.6 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

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The latest shoe in Puma’s Faas lineup, the Faas 800 provides stability through geometry. The midsole is shaped for full-ground contact to improve stability, while supportive molding in the medial sidewall retains integrity and durability. The midsole adds some stability with its canted shape (the medial side is just a bit taller than the lateral side), but the ride is still similar to the Faas 500 or 550. The upper is lightweight, featuring a supportive saddle of no-sew synthetic suede, and the form stripes are more prominent here, providing their support unobtrusively, but effectively. The outersole is minimal in design, with EverRide blown rubber in the forefoot and EverTrack carbon rubber in the heel, but only in the highest-wear areas. Though the 800 is on the heavy side, it’s still light for the amount of built-in stability, so it’s a more-than-fair trade-off.

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“Nice, light feel, fit securely. Good cushioning and stability, the way I like them.”

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NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–12 • Weight: 11.6 oz. (men’s 11); 8.8 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

Saucony PowerGrid Hurricane 14

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geometry (the drop in height from heel-to-toe) allowing a more moderate footstrike, thought to improve running form and efficiency. Perhaps most impressive is that it’s at least 5% lighter. The upper adopts an articulated eyestay to wrap and move with the foot, thanks to the stretchy midfoot insert called SaucFit. The outersole features more surface contact yet has a reduced amount of rubber, and redesigned flex grooves improve flexibility and stability. The combination of stability and cushioning, lighter weight, and improved performance earned the Hurricane honors as one of two Best Renovations in this Review.

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“The Hurricane has been my shoe of choice for the last 5 years. This is a totally different shoe, but what a change. I love them! They are much lighter, but fit as well and have a cushier and more stable ride.”

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Updates the ProGrid Hurricane 13 • Recommended for: low- to medium-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15 (D,2E); Women 5–12 • Weight: 11.9 oz. (men’s 11); 9.3 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

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MATT TEBO LEADS THE FAST AND THE FLURRY-OUS XC RACE.

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Boulder Track Club athletes lined up at the Fast and Flurry-ous four mile cross country race

in Boulder on January 28 to take on the Boulder Running Company/Adidas team in race one of a new five race series. First up was the women’s race, with BTC’s Laura Thweatt dominating from the start. Laura was able to comfortably win the race in 22:24. Ft. Collins athlete Adriana Nelson was second in 23:04 and Boulder’s Melody Fairchild was third, running 23:22.

Shannon Payne led the BRC/Adidas women’s team home in fourth (23:43) and they easily beat the BTC women by three minutes and six seconds to take the points in race one for the “Elva Dryer” perpetual trophy. Allison Sawyer was the BTC’s second best performance of the day in 8th (24:21). Mary Miller in 23rd (26:43) and Jax Mariash in 24th (26:48) also scored.

The men’s race was a much closer race early on with BTC’s Matt Tebo running controlled in the front pack with Colorado Springs’ John Mickowski and Boulder’s Christian Thompson.

Tebo tried to break up the leading group just after half way but found the task too difficult as Mickowski took the victory in 19:49. Thompson finished 2nd in 19:50 and Tebo faded to 3rd in 19:57.

The BTC men certainly atoned for the women, taking the team’s race for the “Mark Plaatjes” perpetual trophy at season’s end over BRC/Adidas by one minute, 48 seconds. The ever-reliable Clint Wells was BTC’s second best performer finishing 4th (20:10), then Josh Glaab in 6th (20:27) and Curtis Begley in 7th (20:28) rounding out the club’s top performers. Loren Ahonen for team BRC/Adidas was their best performer on the day finishing 5th (20:16).

One of the exciting components of the race was then to combine the competing teams

times together (men + women) to see which team won overall. After a long wait with no one knowing the result, it was announced that BRC/ Adidas won the overall title.

“Today has been a major success,” claimed coach of the Boulder Track Club, Lee Troop.

“It was exciting to hear from all my athletes the enjoyment they got from the race today. The new race series component has added an extra element to their performance.”

-Lee Troop Fast And Flurry-ous 4M XC January 28, 2012 Boulder, CO 285 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. John Mickowski, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:49; 2. Christian Thompson, 23, Boulder, CO, 19:50; 3. Matt Tebo, 22, Boulder, CO, 19:57; 4. Clint Wells, 36, Louisville, CO, 20:10; 5. Loren Ahonen, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:16.

Masters (40+): 1. Rich Dissly, 46, Boulder, CO, 23:24; 2.

Darren De Reuck, 46, Boulder, CO, 23:31; 3. Scott Tucker, 49, Boulder, CO, 23:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Keith Johnson, 50, Littleton, CO, 24:06; 2. Kyle Hubbart, 55, Broomfield, CO, 25:20; 3. Steve Carlson, 57, Longmont, CO, 25:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Dooley, 64, Erie, CO, 27:21; 2. Jeff Dumas, 66, Boulder, CO, 29:12; 3. Chuck Lowrie, 64, Denver, CO, 30:15.

Overall Female: 1. Laura Thweatt, 23, Boulder, CO, 22:24; 2. Adriana Nelson, 31, Fort Collins, CO, 23:04; 3. Melody Fairchild, 38, Boulder, CO, 23:22; 4. Shannon Payne, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:43; 5. Melissa Todd, 37, Timnath, CO, 23:47. Masters (40+): 1. Joanna Zeiger, 44, Boulder, CO, 25:21; 2. Martha Tenorio, 45, Boulder, CO, 26:02; 3. Noelle Green, 47, Erie, CO, 26:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carey Sanchez, 56, Superior, CO, 31:39; 2. Kathy Johnson, 50, Littleton, CO, 32:45; 3. Lynn O’Donnell, 52, Longmont, CO, 34:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Tina Albert, 60, Erie, CO, 33:02; 2.

Debbie Hathaway, 60, Boulder, CO, 36:55; 3. Virginia Landes, 61, Lafayette, CO, 37:47.

Coloradans Run Well at Winter Sun 10K

It was a chilly start on December 3rd for the 29th Annual Winter Sun 10K, but that didn’t stop the more than 550 runners (and a few dogs) who participated. The race has become popular for the fast, downhill course which begins at the Moab golf course and ends at the high school track. Food, festivities and raffles followed the run and all runners went home with a new long sleeve tech shirt.

Colorado swept the results taking eight of the top 11 spots in both the male and female divisions. Jake Pollert of Grand Junction was the overall winner with a time of 33:19, Marty Wacker, also of Grand Junction, was the master’s winner and second overall at 33:59, and Denver’s Omar Martinez third at 35:26. The female overall winner and USATF Trail Marathon Champion was Basalt’s Megan Lund-Lizotte racing in at 36:57. Durango’s Ilana Stern was third at 43:06.

-Katy Robertson Winter Sun 10K December 3, 2011 Moab, UT

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577 Finishers - Timing by: Moab Half Marathon - Elevation: Start = 4,543, Finish = 4,093’ - Course Records: Hector Martinez, 30:02 (2003); Jeanne Cooper, 35:59 (2009) Overall Male: 1. Jake Pollert, 27, Grand Junction, CO, 33:19; 2. Marty Wacker, 40, Grand Junction, CO, 33:59; 3. Omar Martinez, 26, Denver, CO, 35:26; 4. Kevin Koch, 36, Grand Junction, CO, 35:40; 5. Casey Vaughn, 30, Grand Junction, CO, 36:24. Masters (40+): 1. Marty Wacker, 40, Grand Junction, CO, 33:59; 2. Stephen Hiatt, 46, Blanding, UT, 37:18; 3. Beau Seegmiller, 41, Mena, ID, 37:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Walter McCabe, 50, Ogden, UT, 39:40; 2. Ronald Lund, 54, Basalt, CO, 39:51; 3. Stuart Gregori, 52, Farmington,

NM, 40:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Jesse Long, 64, Montrose, CO, 43:25; 2. Art Rohr, 63, Cortez, CO, 44:26; 3. David Palmer, 61, Gilbert, AZ, 47:47. Overall Female: 1. Megan Lund-Lizotte, 27, Basalt, CO, 36:57; 2. Robin Blankenbaker, 47, Flagstaff, AZ, 42:39; 3. Ilana Stern, 48, Durango, CO, 43:06; 4. Nankeith Frates, 51, Fruita, CO, 43:19; 5. Karah Levely-Rinaldi, 38, Grand Junction, CO, 43:33. Masters (40+): 1. Robin Blankenbaker, 47, Flagstaff, AZ, 42:39; 2. Ilana Stern, 48, Durango, CO, 43:06; 3. Stacy Antonucci, 41, Grand Junction, CO, 47:18.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nankeith Frates, 51, Fruita, CO, 43:19; 2. Julie Gillis, 51, Grand Junction, CO, 48:29; 3. Jeanie Grooms, 55, Fruita, CO, 49:08. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Young, 68, Grand Junction, CO, 1:01:51; 2. Deborah Shank, 60, Moab, UT, 1:02:51; 3. Sandra Miller, 62, Fruita, CO, 1:03:27.

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Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten January 21, 2012 Littleton, CO 1,079 Finishers (365 - 10M, 714 - 5M) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,400’ - Course Records: 10M = Kenneth Foster, 54:06 (2011); Paige Higgins, 1:00:56 (2011); 5M = Charles Hillig, 25:41 (2011); Kim Dobson, 30:46 (2011)

ADAM RICH TAKES THE STATE TITLE AND THE COURSE RECORD IN 25:37.

Rich, Utrata Claim State Championship

With temperatures hovering in the mid-40s, runners toed the line for Frosty’s Frozen 5 and 10 Miler. Playing host to the Road Runners Club of America’s five mile championship race, runners were treated to a fast course that led to some fast times, including course records in both the men’s and women’s race.

Adam Rich took the win and course record in 25:37, with Kenneth Foster and Bobby Reyes coming in second and third in 26:14 and 27:17, respectively. In the women’s race, Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon winner Heather Utrata finished first with a new course record of 30:17.

Second belonged to Sarah Pizzo, who finished in 30:45, and finishing in a close third was Linnabah Snyder in 30:49.

While the clouds parted and the sun started to shine at the start of the 10 Miler, the winds picked up on the course at Hudson Gardens. That didn’t stop men’s winner Jason Simpson, husband to 2011 World Championship 1500m gold medalist Jenny Simpson, from posting what race director Derek Griffiths called a “stupid fast” time of 53:46. Coming in almost five minutes later was second place Andrew Knutsen in 58:02. The women’s race was closer than the men’s, with Bridget Tschappat taking the win in 1:07:32, and second and third place finishers Deborah Seaman-Gregory and Erin Cunningham finishing in 1:08:59 and 1:10:27, respectively. This year’s race again drew record numbers, resulting in an excitingly fun and competitive second installment to Colorado Runner’s Winter Distance Series.

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10M Overall Male: 1. Jason Simpson, 27, Monument, CO, 53:46 CR; 2. Andrew Knutsen, 30, Lakewood, CO, 52:02; 3.

Dan Edstrom, 35, Denver, CO, 59:14; 4. Jim Rose, 36, Denver, CO, 59:21; 5. Eric Garber, 33, Golden, CO, 59:33. Masters (40+): 1. Mark Ryan, 45, 1:01:24; 2. Tim Smith, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:05:00; 3. John Hemsky, 42, Littleton, CO, 1:05:14.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Spale, 55, Lakewood, CO, 1:07:35; 2. Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, Co, 1:10:07; 3. Bill Watts, 53, Littleton, CO, 1:12:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Ralph Allen, 61, Centennial, CO, 1:13:37; 2. Alex Hauzer, 66, Golden, CO, 1:27:52; 3. Ed Youngberg, . Overall Female: 1. Bridget Tschappat, 35, Littleton, CO, 1:07:32; 2. Erin Cunningham, 34, 1:10:27; 4. Nancy Citriglia, 37, Winter Park, CO, 1:11:02; 5.

Camilla Wade-West, 21, Denver, CO, 1:12:18. Masters (40+): 1. Julie Jagger, 45, Denver, CO, 1:15:52; 2. Cary KinrossWright, 40, Golden, CO, 1:17:48; 3. Caolan MacMahon, 48, Boulder, CO, 1:21:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Fran Rogers, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:22:40; 2. Georgann Richardson, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:23:45; 3. Julie Monroe, 56, Loveland, CO, 1:27:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Virginia Landes, 61, Lafayette, CO, 1:36:37; 2. Janice O’grady, 63, Conifer, CO, 1:50:56; 3.

Judy Schure, 62, Thornton, CO, 1:59:37.

5M Overall Male: 1. Adam Rich, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:37 CR; 2. Kenneth Foster, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:14; 3. Bobby Reyes, 27, Boulder, CO, 27:17; 4. J Collier Kempton, 21, 28:15; 5. Andy Rinne, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:24. Masters (40+): 1. Todd Straka, 44, Boulder, CO, 29:00; 2. Steven Kohuth, 46, Superior, CO, 30:56; 3. Jon Ahern, 41, Castle Pines, CO, 32:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Kyle Hubbart, 55, 30:53; 2. Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, CO, 32:03; 3. Paul Chamberlin, 55, Golden, CO, 34:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 61, Greeley, CO, 29:52; 2. Steve Parker, 60, 34:14; 3. Nicholas Fickling, 61, Edwards, CO, 34:14. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 28, Englewood, CO, 30:17 CR; 2. Sarah Pizzo, 28, Denver, CO, 30:45; 3. Linnabah Snyder, 31, Denver, CO, 30:49; 4. Megan Greene, 32, Morrison, CO, 31:52; 5. Heather Bates, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:09.

Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:13; 2. Lisa Jackson, 40, Longmont, CO, 34:46; 3.

Nancy Thonen, 46, Thornton, CO, 36:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Judy Chamberlin, 53, Golden, CO, 34:19; 2. Delcia Litt, 53, Broomfield, CO, 35:45; 3. Carolyn Weiss, 53, Golden, CO, 38:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 65, Greeley, CO, 39:05; 2. Shane Holonitch, 61, Englewood, CO, 40:23; 3.

Wendy Goad, 61, Arvada, CO, 45:05.

BRIDGET TSCHAPPAT TAKES THE FEMALE 10M TITLE.

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R AC E R E S U LTS Jingle Bell Run 5K December 11, 2011 Denver, CO 1,086 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. Brad Cooper, 45, Littleton, CO 17:41; 2.

Kyle Ames, 17, 17:46; 3. John Costello, 43, Denver, CO, 17:54; 4. Daniel Bloom, 16, 18:13; 5. Eric Kosters, 30, 18:16.

Masters (40+): 1. Brad Cooper, 45, Littleton, CO 17:41; 2.

John Costello, 43, Denver, CO, 17:54; 3. Gary Roseman, 40, Denver, CO, 18:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, CO, 18:57; 2. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 20:10; 3.

Tom Morales, 50, 21:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Martin, 61, Boulder, CO, 21:51; 2. Greg Mahoney, 61, 25:55; 3. Harry Ladewig, 61, 26:04. Overall Female: 1. Nancy Citriglia, 37, 19:46; 2. Kim Dobbins, 38, 20:59; 3. Lina Krueck, 13, 21:09; 4.

Camille Morales, 14, 21:18; 5. 25, Michael Kucera, 25, Aurora, CO. Masters (40+): 1. Christine Gentile, 41, Castle Rock, CO, 21:45; 2. Tara Montgomery, 40, 21:48; 3. Katie Fox, 42, 23:50.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robin Waters, 54, Aurora, CO, 23:48; 2. Joy Solow, 55, 24:12; 3. Cynthia Ferrer, 50, 26:23.

Seniors (60+): 1. Jane Potter, 63, 26:52; 2. Carol Robbins, 69, 28:25; 3. Maureen Keller, 60, 29:46.

Rudolph’s Revenge 5K/10K December 17, 2011 Littleton, CO 1,163 Finishers (547 - 10K, 616 - 5K) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: 10K = Jonathan Huie, 34:43 (2010); Heather Utrata, 37:56 (2010); 5K = Charles Hillig, 15:52 (2010); Summer Cook, 18:56 (2010) 10K Overall Male: 1. Roberto Mandje, 29, Broomfield, CO, 34:18 CR; 2. John Sutherland, 22, Englewood, CO, 35:22; 3.

Tristan Mitchell, 26, Littleton, CO, 35:27; 4. Eric Garber, 33,

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Golden, CO, 35:49; 5. Marcus Corbett, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:09. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Fossel, 43, Evergreen, CO, 38:47; 2. John Hemsky, 42, Littleton, CO, 39:13; 3. Matthew Frank, 44, Louisville, CO, 39:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Eddie Metro, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 40:33; 2. Geoffrey Ames, 50, Lafayette, CO, 42:52; 3. Rich Hadley, 55, Florence, CO, 42:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Parker, 60, Denver, CO, 43:50; 2. Ralph Allen, 61, Centennial, CO, 44:19; 3. Walt Patten, 61, Highlands Ranch, CO, 50:55. Overall Female: 1. Kelly Calway, 27, Manitou Springs, CO, 36:57 CR; 2. Paige Higgins, 29, Boulder, CO, 37:47; 3. Michelle Lines, 30, Avon, CO, 41:06; 4.

Sara Nelson, 26, Broomfield, CO, 43:33; 5. Laura Landgreen, 30, Denver, CO, 43:52. Masters (40+): 1. Laura Dravenstott, 40, Centennial, CO, 48:02; 2. Julie Jagger, 45, Denver, CO, 48:13; 3. Beth Wyatt, 43, Denver, CO, 49:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Georgann Richardson, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:08; 2. Priscilla Allen, 52, Englewood, CO, 52:57; 3. Julie Knutson, 54, Orchard, CO, 53:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Virginia Landes, 61, Lafayette, CO, 58:51; 2. Dominique Loucks, 62, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:02:03; 3. Janice O’Grady, 63, Conifer, CO, 1:05:40.

5K Overall Male: 1. Greg Reindl, 27, Denver, CO, 15:50 CR; 2.

Kenneth Foster, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:34; 3. Michael Lovato, 38, Boulder, CO, 17:00; 4. Andy Rinne, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:24; 5. Logan Martin, 28, Denver, CO, 17:39.

Masters (40+): 1. Phillip Buckley, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:13; 2. Jon Turner, 47, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:25; 3. Jon Ahren, 41, Castle Pines, CO, 19:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

David Crawford, 53, Lafayette, CO, 21:50; 2. Richard Cullwell, 52, Highlands Ranch, CO, 22:06; 3. Rick Willis, 51, Scottsbluff, NE, 23:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Lee Oly, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:13; 2. Ken Folger, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 23:05; 3. Mike Blake, 61, Littleton, CO, 24:41. Overall Female: 1. Amanda Lovato, 39, Boulder, CO, 18:51 CR; 2. Linnabah Snyder, 31, Denver, CO, 19:09; 3. Bridget Tschappat, 35, Littleton, CO, 19:51; 4. Debbie Patskowski, 33, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:57; 5. Elizabeth Watkins, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:34. Masters (40+): 1. Stephanie Scholl, 49, Kremmling, CO, 21:09; 2. Lori Petrie, 49, Arvada, CO, 22:39; 3. Mary Rueda, 42, Denver, CO, 22:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Joanie Holden, 52, Littleton, CO, 22:50; 2. Trish Blake, 51, Littleton, CO, 24:36; 3. Andrea Faucette, 53, Denver, CO,

26:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Shane Holonitch, 61, Englewood, CO, 24:24; 2. Wendy Goad, 61, Arvada, CO, 26:54; 3. Nancy Denniston, 60, Denver, CO, 30:31.

Resolution Run 5K December 31, 2011 Fort Collins, CO 368 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4,900’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. Scott Foley, 22, 15:31; 2. Ragan Driver, 28, 16:23; 3. Robert Duncan, 29, 16:39; 4. Sam Malmberg, 28, 16:39; 5. Marcus Benzel, 18, 16:58. Masters (40+): 1. Bryan Goding, 40, 17:51; 2. Duane Rorie, 42, 19:01; 3. Shawn Croissant, 44, 20:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mike Higgins, 57, 19:35; 2. David Huner, 53, 19:48; 3. Rich Bishop, 55, 20:12.

Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Finley, 67, 24:20; 2. Phil Perkins, 60, 24:44; 3. Tom Linnerll, 67, 25:08. Overall Female: 1. Jennifer Malmberg, 29, 19:04; 2. Marci Witczak, 18, 19:05; 3. Kari Van Zyl, 15, 19:05; 4. Maya Wilde, 22, 19:32; 5. Megan Hebbe, 28, 19:38. Masters (40+): 1. Cheryl Haselden, 49, 23:28; 2. Celeste O’Connor, 40, 24:11; 3. Diana Hassel, 44, 24:17.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michelle Mueller, 50, 22:52; 2. Pam Peterson, 52, 24:37; 3. Suzy Kent, 52, 25:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Kathleen Mineo, 60, 29:27; 2. Eileen Croissant, 72, 33:13; 3. Suzy Rautenstraus, 64, 33:53.

Rescue Run 5K/10K January 1, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 815 Finishers (375 - 10K, 440 - 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) 10K Overall Male: 1. Peter Maksimow, 33, Manitou Springs, CO, 35:49; 2. Brad Poppele, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:02;

3. Jeff Turner, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:14; 4. Pat McGuire, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:15; 5. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:24. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Poppele, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:02; 2. Jeff Turner, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:14; 3. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:31; 2. John Goodloe, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 41:45; 3. Rick Shoulberg, 50, Guffey, CO, 42:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Elliott Henry, 65, Frisco, CO, 49:04; 2. James Boughter, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:13; 3. George Jones, 61, Monument, CO, 49:26. Overall Female: 1. Connilee Walter, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:36; 2. Amanda Durner, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:42; 3. Sarah Guhl, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:48; 4. Melissa Bay, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:51; 5. Jaclyn Roberson, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:53. Masters (40+): 1. Louise Kriel, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:23; 2. Bev Zimmermann, 48, Monument, CO, 51:13; 3. Jane Thomas, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:21. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nicole Rosa, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:41; 2. Kimberly Greer, 50, Larkspur, CO, 52:14; 3. Georgann Richardson, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephanie Wiecks, 65, Palmer Lake, CO, 52:06; 2. Carol Lyndell, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:41; 3. Joyce McKelvey, 66, Black Forest, CO, 1:02:50.

5K Overall Male: 1. Daniel Casteneda, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:15; 2. Joshua Simkins, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:15; 3. Andy Rinne, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:24; 4. Kevin Morgan, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:10; 5. Ronnie Archuleta, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:23.

Masters (40+): 1. Ronnie Archuleta, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:23; 2. Paul Koch, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:03; 3. Timothy Berry, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Guenther, 50, Monument, CO, 21:39; 2. James McCrimmon, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:20; 3. Greg Burrell, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Bernie Redlinger, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:56; 2. David Betzler, 63, Monument, CO, 25:54; 3. Donald Karl, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:30. Overall Female: 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:19; 2. Nancy Hobbs, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:47; 3. Kaleigh Kroeker, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:55; 4. Devon Kroeker, 12, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:14; 5. Carolyn Atwood, 25, Manitou Springs, CO, 26:04. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:19; 2. Karen Messias, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:08; 2. Jen Shotwell, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Hobbs, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:47; 2.

Laurie Ryan, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:30; 3. Mary Myers, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:49.

Seniors (60+): 1. Trisha Davis, 60, Pueblo West, CO, 29:14; 2. Karen Karl, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:39; 3. Susan Cogswell, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:25.

PPRR Winter Series I January 14, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 718 Finishers (244 - 7M, 474 - 5K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,200’ - Course Records: 7M - Peter Maksimow, 44:07 (2011); Stephanie Meredith, 55:07 (2011); 5K - Daniel Casteneda, 19:08 (2011); Amanda Ewing, 22:25 (2011) 7M Overall Male: 1. Ryan Hafer, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 42:11 CR; 2. Scott Spillman, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:28; 3. Andy Boyle, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:55; 4. Neal Oseland, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:59; 5. Chris McIntyre, 31, Canon City, CO, 47:42. Masters (40+): 1. Neal Oseland, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:59; 2. Kevin Dessart, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:11; 3. Brian Kates, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:10; 2. Tom Karmondy, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:46; 3. David Meyer, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:18. Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Miller, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:32; 2. Phil Goulding, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:38; 3. Clyde Landry, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:13. Overall Female: 1. CM Butler, 32, Manitou Springs, CO, 54:01 CR; 2. Stephanie Meredith, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:09; 3. Regina Hammond, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 56:44; 4. Laura Anderson, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:46; 5. Chrissey Steigerwald, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:04. Masters (40+): 1. Chrissey Steigerwald, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:04; 2. Katie Katalin, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:06; 3. Missy Ross, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon McDowell-Larsen, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:05:32; 2. Sharon Dieter, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:38; 3.

Sonya Norris, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Kinzy, 64, Pueblo, CO, 1:11:54; 2. Carol Lyndell, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:55.

5K Overall Male: 1. Logan Wealing, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:21 CR; 2. Michael Weiss, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:03; 3. Pat McGuire, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:07; 4. Ben Klungtvedt, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:08; 5. Mike Claflin, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:14.

Masters (40+): 1. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:15; 2. Simon Gutierrez, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:04; 3. Brad Poppele, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rick Shoulberg, 50, Guffey, CO, 22:21; 2. Michael Guenther, 50, Monument, CO, 24:05; 3. Paul Stevenson, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Orendorff, 60, Pueblo, CO, 25:04; 2. Steve Sager, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:29; 3. Donald Karl, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:58. Overall Female: 1. Katie Rainsberger, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:12 CR; 2. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:52; 3. Sarah Young, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:01; 4. Chantae Steele, 10, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:04; 5. Hanna Born, 13, USAFA, CO, 23:16. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:52; 2. Lisa McCone, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:38; 3. Jean Excell, 42, Parker, CO, 31:23.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Rainsberger, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:56; 2. Susan Griffin, 56, Castle Rock, CO, 29:12; 3. Cate Terwilliger, 53, Manitou Springs, CO, 29:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Gloria Montoya, 63, Pueblo, CO, 38:11; 2. Rita Ballard, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:33; 3.

Lorrie Werner, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:47.

Quicker Quaker 5K January 14, 2012 Lafayette, CO 1,347 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,300’ - Course Records: unknown Overall Male: 1. Clint Wells, 36, Louisville, CO, 15:25; 2. Adam Rich, 30, Colorado Springs,

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Steven Kohuth, 46, 19:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tim Jones, 50, Loveland, CO, 18:05; 2. Kyle Hubbart, 55, 18:55; 3. Bill Lawrence, 57, 19:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 61, Greeley, CO, 18:11; 2. Jim Martin, 61, 22:00; 3. Chuck Lowrie, 64, 22:02. Overall Female: 1. Melody Fairchild, 38, Boulder, CO, 17:33; 2. Nicole Aish, 35, Arvada, CO, 17:43; 3. Shannon Payne, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:10; 4. Kathy Butler, 38, Nederland, CO, 18:17; 5. Tressa Breindel, 33, 19:10. Masters (40+): 1. Mary Alico, 48, Boulder, CO, 19:17; 2. Janet Rooney, 48, 20:01; 3. Leslie Hoffman, 45, 20:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Judy Chamberlin, 53, 21:30; 2. Delcia Litt, 53, 21:40; 3. Connie Demercurio, 55, 22:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Tina Albert, 60, 24:19; 2. Wendy Goad, 61, 26:57; 3. Roseann Jolly, 61, 27:30.

Polar Bear 5K January 22, 2012 Denver, CO 513 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006)

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Overall Male: 1. Nick Petraglia, 29, Englewood, CO, 17:10; 2.

Nick Taylor, 17, Highlands Ranch, CO, 17:40; 3. Joseph Deloy, 34, Denver, CO, 19:36; 4. Matt Miller, 43, Golden, CO, 19:57; 5. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 20:05. Masters (40+): 1. Matt Miller, 43, Golden, CO, 19:57; 2. John Kaprica, 41, Boulder, CO, 21:48; 3. Richard Schneider, 48, Wray, CO, 23:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 20:05; 2.

Michael Guenther, 50, Monument, CO, 20:41; 3. Rich Hadley, 56, Coal Creek, CO, 21:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Martin, 61, Boulder, CO, 22:28; 2. Tom Zeiner, 61, Lakewood, CO, 22:42; 3. Dan Clasen, 61, Denver, CO, 26:56. Overall Female: 1.

Jamie Arnold, 27, Northglenn, CO, 19:53; 2. Patti Galleher, 54, Denver, CO, 20:48; 3. Tara McFarlin, 32, Castle Rock, CO, 22:19; 4. Katie Abboud, 14, Broomfield, CO, 22:57; 5.

Maria Danz, 31, Denver, CO, 23:37. Masters (40+): 1. Renee Abboud, 47, Broomfield, CO, 25:12; 2. Kendra Figueroa, 47, Broomfield, CO, 27:28; 3. Janice Wilson, 49, Lakewood, CO, 28:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patti Galleher, 54, Denver, CO, 20:48; 2. Karen Naimoli-Frost, 56, Littleton, CO, 26:59; 3.

Gail Beaton, 57, Denver, CO, 29:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Crow, 63, Denver, CO, 34:04; 2. Peggy Shafer, 62, Brighton, CO, 33:33; 3. Barbara Kostner, 63, Lakewood, CO, 34:53.

Yeti Chase 5K/10K January 28, 2012 Morrison, CO 666 Finishers (310 - 10K, 356 - 5M) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,400’ - Course Records: 10K = Jordan Jones, 34:17 (2011); Heather Utrata, 39:11 (2011); 5K = Paquito Lopez, 17:53 (2011); Lori Walker, 18:37 (2011) 10K Overall Male: 1. Kenneth Foster, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:28 CR; 2. Frank Therrian, 27, Parker, CO, 34:25; 3.

Ragan Driver, 28, Laramie, WY, 34:39; 4. Collier Kempton, 21, Highlands Ranch, CO, 35:27; 5. Greg Decent, 32, Vail, CO, 38:12. Masters (40+): 1. Philip Regnier, 45, Westminster, CO, 40:29; 2. Greg Seethaler, 40, Arvada, CO, 40:40; 3. David Louth, 42, Lakewood, CO, 44:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Bob Irving, 57, Lakewood, CO, 47:26; 2. Heriberto Abero, 50, Morrison, CO, 50:14; 3. Tom Spitzlberger, 50, Lakewood, CO, 54:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Bosik, 61, Evergreen, CO, 50:47; 2. Jim Romero, 71, Denver, CO, 53:50; 3. Roger Rybicka, 63, Fort Collins, CO, 59:23. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 29, Englewood, CO, 38:28 CR; 2. Carrie Zografos, 32, Lakewood, CO, 38:52; 3. Kris Klotzbach, 32, Parker, CO, 41:25; 4. Megan Greene, 32, Morrison, CO, 41:32; 5. Mary Mihalko, 27, Littleton, CO, 41:49. Masters (40+): 1. Lauren Costantini, 42, Boulder, CO, 45:04; 2. Jana Dombrowski, 46, Confier, CO, 47:17; 3. Michelle Benge, 44, Denver, CO, 49:06.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Abreo, 54, Morrison, CO, 56:56; 2. Dorothy Bensusan, 52, Denver, CO, 58:59; 3. Helen Tueffel, 53, Morrison, CO, 1:02:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Ridgeway, 63, Arvada, CO, 55:38; 2. Taunya Wilson, 65, Thornton, CO, 59:11; 3. Susan Andrews, 61, Evergreen, CO, 1:08:54.

5K Overall Male: 1. Steve Johnson, 35, Boulder, CO, 16:52 CR; 2. Scott Schrader, 27, Parker, CO, 16:56; 3. Tyler Scholl, 11, Kremmling, CO, 16:57; 4. Josh Wright, 30, Lakewood, CO, 17:08; 5. Rikki Hacker, 34, Kansas City, MO, 17:26. Masters

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JAMIE ARNOLD OF NORTHGLENN WINS THE POLAR BEAR 5K. (40+): 1. Arnie Salazar, 44, Johnstown, CO, 20:11; 2. Derrick Nickel, 48, Denver, CO, 20:56; 3. Phil Kazmier, 44, Littleton, CO, 22:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 20:15; 2. Mark Martinez, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:21; 3. Joseph Opila, 53, Centennial, CO, 26:23. Seniors (60+): 1.

Lee Oly, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:26; 2. Tony Kaleth, 64, Denver, CO, 23:18; 3. Tom Chambers, 68, Littleton, CO, 26:16.

Overall Female: 1. Brianne Nelson, 31, Fort Collins, CO, 17:45 CR; 2. Christine Foster, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:25; 3.

Li Downs, 15, Denver, CO, 21:09; 4. Stephanie Scholl, 49, Kremmling, CO, 21:15; 5. Vanessa Wall, 25, Denver, CO, 21:16. Masters (40+): 1. Stephanie Scholl, 49, Kremmling, CO, 21:15; 2. Betsy Fisher, 47, Fort Collins, CO, 25:26; 3.

Kimala Burcar, 42, Littleton, CO, 25:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cynthia Ferrer, 50, Boulder, CO, 26:21; 2. Kathy Placchi, 53, Golden, CO, 28:34; 3. Lil Valerio, 54, Littleton, CO, 30:29.

Seniors (60+): 1. Peggy Harding, 72, Greenwich, CT, 31:15; 2. Janel Timmins, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:55; 3. Lindy Grote, 63, Bailey, CO, 35:25.

Super Bowl 5K February 5, 2012 Denver, CO 386 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. Russell Stein, 39, 17:02; 2. Doug Croft, 46, Erie, CO, 18:33; 3. Joseph Delor, 34, Denver, CO, 19:28; 4.

Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, CO, 19:30; 5. Peter Scoffin, 36, Aurora, CO, 19:57. Masters (40+): 1. Doug Croft, 46, Erie, CO, 18:33; 2. James McKenna, 40, Littleton, CO, 20:54; 3. Derrick Nickel, 48, Denver, CO, 21:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, CO, 19:30; 2. Michael Guenther, 50, 20:53; 3.

Gavin Slater, 54, Broomfield, CO, 22:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Castro, 64, Boulder, CO, 22:089; 2. Tom Zeiner, 61, Lakewood, CO, 23:09; 3. Jim Martin, 61, Boulder, CO, 23:22. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 29, Englewood, CO, 18:37; 2.

Jamie Arnold, 27, Westminster, CO, 20:03; 3. Andrea Hill, 34, Denver, CO, 20:47; 4. Vicki Cronin, 21, Boulder, CO, 21:24; 5. Patti Galleher, 54, Denver, CO, 21:24. Masters (40+): 1.

Alison Verlinich, 48, Erie, CO, 22:53; 2. Racquel Bednar, 41,

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2012 Colorado Runner Racing Series Sponsored by the Avery Brewing Company, Boulder Running Company, and Runner’s Roost

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 $400 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! $4,800 Total Prize Purse donated by Avery Brewing Company & Boulder Running Company

Racing Series Scoring

Date

Name

Distance

Location

January 14

Quicker Quaker 5K

5K

Lafayette

January 21

Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten

5M

Littleton

February 12

Valentine’s Day 5K

5K

Denver

March 11

Runnin’ Of The Green

7K

Denver

April 15

Platte River Half Marathon

13.1M

Littleton

May 19

Cottonwood Classic

5K

Thornton

June 2

Sierra’s Race Against Meningitis

5K

Loveland

June 9

Run The Rockies

10K

Frisco

June 24

Stadium Stapmede

5K

Denver

July 4

Four On The Fourth

4K

Boulder

July 8

Summer Roundup Trail Race

12K

Colorado Springs

July 21

Grand Prix Classic

10K

Colorado Springs

August 11

Georgetown to Idaho Springs

13.1M

Idaho Springs

September 3

Colorado Run

5K

Fort Collins

September 16

Farmer’s 5000

5K

Wheat Ridge

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 six 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.

Scoring System UPCOMING SERIES RACES:

2012 Racing Series Schedule

Place All Divisions

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

March 11

April 15

May 20

June 2

Denver

Littleton

Thornton

Loveland

R AC E R E S U LTS

Don’t Miss Out!

25:15; ; 3. Janice Wilson, 49, Lakewood, CO, 27:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patti Galleher, 54, Denver, CO, 21:24; 2. Mina Moreno, 53, Parker, CO, 27:37; 3. Leslie Mitchell, 50, Denver, CO, 28:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Betty Valent, 71, Boulder, CO, 30:02; 2. Pam Murdock, 70, Denver, CO, 43:43; 3. Ruth Ridgway, 67, Broomfield, CO, 43:56.

Super Half Marathon & 5K February 5, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 666 Finishers (367 - 13.1M, 399 - 5K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,200’ - Course Records: New Race

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13.1M Overall Male: 1. Scott Spillman, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:17:35 CR; 2. Cody Hill, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:18:32; 3. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:32; 4. Justin Andrews, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:24:48; 5. Josh Johnson, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:25:26.

Masters (40+): 1. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:32; 2. John Keller, 49, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:33:42; 3. Bruce Downs, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:34:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bill Cherrier, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:29:59; 2. Tom Karmondy, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:42; 3. David Meyer, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:35:41.

Seniors (60+): 1. George Jones, 61, Monument, CO, 1:46:02; 2. Stan Richardson, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:02:54; 3.

Jim Umphrey, 72, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:06:08. Overall Female: 1. Olivia Long, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:14 CR; 2. Stephanie Meredith, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:31:05; 3.

Connilee Walter, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:31:31; 4. Kristy Falcon, 33, Salida, CO, 1:31:58; 5. Kayli Tabares, 12, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:34:26. Masters (40+): 1. Kelly Miller, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:41:41; 2. Missy Ross, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:42:33; 3. Louise Kriel, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:43:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kimberly Greer, 50, Larkspur, CO, 1:52:26; 2. Georgann Richardson, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:53:12; 3. Jenny Glass, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:58:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Kinzy, 64, Pueblo, CO, 1:49:36; 2. Joyce McKelvey, 66, Black Forest, CO, 2:11:40; 3.

Martina Ritchie, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:42:47.

5K Overall Male: 1. Kevin Morgan, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:19 CR; 2. Philip Meyer, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:22; 3. Rick Shoulberg, 50, Guffey, CO, 19:23; 4. Mitchell Shaw, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:25; 5. Guillermo Rojas, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:27. Masters (40+): 1. Kevin Miller, 41, Woodland Park, CO, 21:14; 2. Michael Hemsworth, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:40; 3. Christopher White, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rick Shoulberg, 50, Guffey, CO, 19:23; 2. Jeff Lindemann, 53, Peyton, CO, 22:03; 3. Vincent Rahaman, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Frank Morrey, 70, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:16; 2. Steve Pendleton, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:34; 3. Gary Tarpley, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:39.

Overall Female: 1. Nancy Hobbs, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:38 CR; 2. Nadine Garcia, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:46; 3. Donna Garcia, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:56; 4. Jiliane Lakin, 20, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:02; 5. Brianna DeLorme, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:12. Masters (40+): 1. Kris Miller, 48, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:20; 2. Kim Vehige, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:43; 3. Melody Burns, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Hobbs, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:38; 2. Carla Augenstein, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:53; 3. Micky Simpson, 55, Peyton, CO, 27:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Dale Tarpley, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:38; 2. Edwina Gray, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:18; 3. Sally Doyle, 70, Colorado Springs, CO, 56:54.

Ralston Creek Half Marathon February 12, 2012 Arvada, CO 421 Finishers – Timing by: Racing Underground – Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,344’ – Course Records: new race Overall Male: 1. Michael Chavez, 26, Fort Collins, CO, 1:12:55 CR; 2. Brice Young, 26, Louisville, CO, 1:13:16; 3. Trent Briney, 33, Boulder, CO, 1:13:30; 4. Jonathan Garcia, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 1:15:54; 5. Russell Stein, 39, San Francisco, CA, 1:17:02.

Masters (40+): 1. Scott Tucker, 49, Boulder, CO, 1:23:19; 2. Nick Ramey, 40, Arvada, CO, 1:24:49; 3. Randy Mast, 41, Denver, CO, 1:26:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andrew Loizeaux, 50, Denver, CO, 1:28:48; 2. Dave Yanchek, 55, Cheyenne, WY, 1:43:39; 3. Jonathan Cawley, 54, Louisville,

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TRAVIS STEVENS (954) AND JAMES KERLEY FINISH THE SUPER BOWL 5K. CO, 1:50:53. Seniors (60+): 1. Gerald Dahl, 61, Evergreen, CO, 1:52:32; 2. Robert Fisher, 61, Denver, CO, 1:53:22; 3.

Jim Romero, 71, Denver, CO, 2:01:24. Overall Female: 1.

Nicole Aish, 35, Arvada, CO, 1:26:27 CR; 2. Katy Blakemore, 29, Denver, CO, 1:26:44; 3. Malia Mullen, 27, Edgewater, CO, 1:29:33; 4. Kelly Ramirez, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:30:56; 5. Erin Cunningham, 34, Boulder, CO, 1:34:03. Masters (40+): 1.

Chris Horst, 42, Golden, CO, 1:43:26; 2. Heather Huntington, 43, Erie, CO, 1:44:08; 3. Julia Yager, 42, Longmont, CO, 1:48:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andrea Bell, 59, Golden, CO, 1:48:43; 2. Kathy Alfino, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:54:39; 3. Pam Iyer, 56, Fort Collins, CO, 1:58:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephanie Wiecks, 65, Palmer Lake, CO, 1:55:00; 2.

Jane Potter, 63, Centennial, CO, 2:01:28; 3. Diane Ridgway, 63, Arvada, CO, 2:03:41.

Valentine’s Day 5K February 12, 2012 Denver, CO 527 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. Brandon Williams, 17, Lakewood, CO, 17:28; 2. Todd Straka, 44, Boulder, CO, 17:35; 3. Lenny Laraio, 37, Englewood, CO, 17:52; 4. Stephen Rice, 16, Lafayette, CO, 18:00; 5. Doug Bell, 61, Greeley, CO, 18:12. Masters (40+): 1. Todd Straka, 44, Boulder, CO, 17:35; 2. Steve Monroney, 47, 21:11; 3. Derrick Nickel, 48, Denver, CO, 21:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 20:14; 2.

Thomas Denning, 50, Superior, CO, 21:01; 3. Paul Chamberlin, 55, Golden, CO, 21:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 61, Greeley, CO, 18:12; 2. Jeff Dumas, 66, Boulder, CO, 21:39; 3.

Jim Martin, 61, 22:18. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 29, Englewood, CO, 18:35 (CR); 2. Janet Rooney, 48, Louisville, CO, 20:01; 3. Leslie Hoffman, 45, Louisville, CO, 20:03; 4.

Angela Potrykus, 25, Denver, CO, 20:14; 5. Patti Galleher, 54, Denver, CO, 20:58. Masters (40+): 1. Janet Rooney, 48, Louisville, CO, 20:01; 2. Leslie Hoffman, 45, Louisville, CO, 20:03; 3. Trista Francis, 40, Littleton, CO, 232:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patti Galleher, 54, Denver, CO, 20:58; 2.

Judy Chamberlin, 53, Golden, CO, 21:29, 3. Delcia Litt, 53, Erie, CO, 22:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 65, Greeley, CO, 23:35; 2. Wendy Goad, 61, Arvada, CO, 26:40; 3.

Constance Ahrnsbrak, 72, Lakewood, CO, 27:34.

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TH E LI G HTE R S I D E

RACE OF MY LIFE –BY LISA JACKSON

Settling into my airplane seat from Minneapolis to Denver, surprisingly ache-free, I hear the flight attendant end her monologue with, “Congratulations to those who ran the Twin Cities Marathon today.”

I catch the eye of the blonde girl across the aisle and somehow we know we both ran it.

“How was it?” she asks.

“Race of My Life!”

“Me too!” she affirms.

We high-five each other.

I recount my highlights: first marathon, dreamy hometown weather, Garmin quit so I ran by pure feel, sprinted the end, and qualified for Boston in 3:36:42! I couldn’t keep the grin out of my story.

Her turn - fantastic race and, her tone shifts into surprise delight, won some money. Turns out she was 10th for women, running 2:43:18, fulfilling her Olympic-trials-qualifying goal.

The attendant’s voice returns, cutting off her details. I sit back, reflecting. Race of my life.

Why those words?

Certainly, I was well-trained in altitude and had managed pacing dutifully, which are details that could predict success. This race, however, was more than all that with training factors flowing, to my disbelief, effortlessly, and all those other details that looked like they were going wrong - miraculously - didn’t. And what of that unexplainable constant sensation that the Twin Cities Marathon was my time to experience something personally important?

Last spring I quit my second solo marathon training program. The night before a 22-mile run I had such performance anxiety and doubt that I couldn’t sleep. I faced a hard truth: I couldn’t do a marathon on my own. I consulted a coach and joined a training team. Stepping on faith, I signed up for Twin Cities, my old running ground.

Since moving from Minneapolis, I had failed to find a group of women runners invested in training like I was, running around sevenminute pace, whose goals included qualifying times. Suddenly, in addition to a few in my summer group, I began to meet more such women in fluky encounters. Easy coasting into provision of a running community? Unusual for me, certainly.

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thon without the requisite dual 20-mile runs now imminent. That very week, my injury subsided. My physical therapist agreed that new inserts wouldn’t fully account for such recovery.

Two days pre-race, my youngest awoke, eye glued shut with conjunctivitis. Not only are eye infections my nemesis but all our childcare plans hinged on healthy kids. I’m not kidding you, I looked to heaven and just said, “Is it too much to ask?” The next morning there was not one bit of eye crust.

A crackle of the plane’s loudspeaker brings me back from reverie. I turn toward blonderunner, Ruth Perkins as it turns out, a Brookssponsored elite with Club Northwest. She continues to describe her “Unbelievable” TCM experience from nearly quitting the marathon distance after a couple marathoning disasters to finding a coach to flowing along in a year of racing details that went shockingly right to the uncharacteristic way she and four other elite women became a spontaneous TCM team.

As she describes the air of community that she ran within along the entire course, faces flash before my eyes - a junior high friend at mile five, post-grad racing chums, an old neighbor.

Our talking races forward to mile 20. I hit mile 20 and knew I was well within the qualifying zone, and suddenly kicked into a tempo run. Where was this wave of energy from?

Extra oxygen alone doesn’t produce this much speed. I actually started to laugh. The place in the road I’d feared the most was the place I was running, and having, the time of my life. Despite competitiveness kicking with my stride, I somehow clicked into encouragement as I tried to rally the stragglers around me.

Running strong in competition but within an air of positive. Does it get any better than this?

Ruth smiles as she knowingly comments on her last six miles - running with competitors

who actually made a decision to function in the last competitive miles in positive verbal encouragement... and together all qualifying.

“I think,” I try to articulate to myself, “I haven’t ever in my life experienced anything like the process of this race - not perfect, but pulsing with positive the whole way through.”

My brain is still trying to process that nothing horrible happened, that something present was absolutely likable and, in fact, palpably good. Could my life actually be anything like this race? It’s the question all marathoners ask in seeing running as a metaphor. The answer didn’t feel so unknowable.

As I listen to Ruth answer a pacing question, I realize she offers immediate support to where I am specifically stymied in training. Seated right beside me... such similar race experiences.

Coincidence?

She voices honestly not knowing how she suddenly got fast enough to seriously compete.

“Me too!”

How favorable opportunities are open wide before her at this propitious moment.

“Yes!” How the comforting, palpable goodness still hangs in the air’s surround.

“True!”

We are making so much noise, our traveling companions are drawn into our dynamic.

My son motions to turn on my iPod. I play the song cued up, ready to enter into an embarrassing full-body expression of the lyrics. The song “I’m a Believer” starts playing. “Love was out to get me. That’s the way it seemed. Disappointment haunted all my dreams. Now I’m a believer. Not a trace of doubt in my mind.”

Lisa Jackson writes and runs in the Boulder area. For more of her essays on running-as-life metaphor, visit her blog “Running On Our Terms: A Training Glossary” at www.coloradorunnermag.com.