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ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH WATER A BIT OF MAGIC – MEET THE PR FAIRY TO RACE OR NOT TO RACE BAREFOOT

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FEATURES 12 // NUTRITION ADVANTAGE Enhance your performance with water.

14 // TRAINING EDGE To race or not to race barefoot.

16 // 2012 GUIDE TO CLUBS Our yearly guide to clubs, coaches, training groups and camps around the state.

22 // THE FAST LANE Spotlight on Wendy Thomas

24 // YOUTH RUNNING Impressive early season times by Colorado high school track stars.

38 // THE LIGHTER SIDE Do you believe in magic? Meet the PR Fairy

DEPARTMENTS

COVER

10 // RUNNING SHORTS

Two runners enjoy the sunny weather on a run through the Garden of the Gods.

Photo by BEN BLANKENBURG

28 // RACE REPORTS 30 // RACE RESULTS

THIS PAGE // The leaders at the start of the 5K on St. Patrick’s Day in Colorado Springs.

Photo by DEE BUDDEN

34 // EVENT GUIDE COLORADO RUNNER Editor-In-Chief // Jessica Griffiths Jessica@coloradorunnermag.com

Web Editor /Race Ambassador // Amanda Hodges Amanda@coloradorunnermag.com

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Publisher/Advertising // Derek Griffiths Derek@coloradorunnermag.com

Contributing Writers // Darryl Clark, Nancy Clark, Bob

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Contributing Photographers // Tim Bergsten, Ben

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Gassen, Amanda Hodges, Stephen Kasica, Bill Stahl

National Account Rep // Larry Eder, Running Network

Blankenburg, Dee Budden, Enduro Photo, Adam Feerst,

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DURANGO MOTORLESS TRANSIT May/June 2012

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E D ITO R ’ S LET TE R

Track Trials and Logo Rules

The U.S. Olympic Track Trials will begin on June 22 in Eugene, Oregon. It’s an exciting time for elite runners, who will be battling for a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic team, and the chance of a lifetime to compete this summer in the London Games.

A total of 12 hours of live track and field coverage will be a part of a record 67.5 hours of total Olympic Team Trials coverage

by NBC in 2012. The 2012 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field will run June 22-July 1 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Covered in primetime between NBC and the NBC Sports Network, the 12 hours of live coverage will span the course of eight days.

Training to compete in the Olympics is a full-time job for most runners. The time and energy it takes to reach a level of fitness incredible enough to earn a spot on a U.S. Olympic team is demanding. While the superstars of the sport have no problem attracting lucrative shoe contracts, up-and-coming NICK SYMMONDS SHOWS OFF THE TATTOO THAT HANSON DODGE PAID $11,000 TO PUT athletes often struggle to make ends meet.

ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Nick Symmonds, a top 800 meter runner and 2008 Olympian, was recently looking for sponsorship opportunities ahead of the Olympic Trials and decided to auction advertising space on his left shoulder through an Ebay auction. The top bidder, Hanson Dodge, paid $11,000 for a temporary tattoo to be worn by Symmonds during every meet for the next year. Symmonds was inspired by U.S. shot-putter Adam Nelson, who held an Ebay auction to attract a sponsor in 2005.

Symmonds was also hoping to generate a bit of controversy. He has spoken out against restrictions by the IAAF and USATF, track’s international and U.S. governing bodies. There are strict rules concerning how athletes can promote individual sponsors. In fact, athletes are not allowed to promote sponsors on their bodies at all, meaning Symmonds will have to cover his tattoo with tape at most events.

“I’m going to have to cover the tattoo in situations [because of these rules], but it almost gives more value to the fact that I have to cover it up,” Symmonds said. “A guy running around with tape on his arm looks kind of silly. I’m sure I’m going to be asked many times what’s going on there. I’ll have to say this great sponsor @so-and-so is supporting me ... but I’m not able to display their name [during races] due to these antiquated rules.”

Does it really matter how many logos a runner wears on their uniform and how big those logos are? Does it really matter if runners dress more like professional cyclists or race car drivers rather than professional golfers? It seems to matter a great deal to the IAAF, which has typically allowed just one small logo per uniform. The group decided to modify the rules this year to allow two small logos per uniform because of the growing dissent among athletes. But runners like Symmonds say it’s not enough. Tune into the Olympic Trials to see if this debate continues to heat up.

Jessica Griffiths

Olympic Team Trials Track & Field – Television Schedule Fri., June 22

9-11 p.m. ET

NBCSN

Sat., June 23

8-9 p.m. ET/PT

NBC

Sun., June 24

7-8 p.m. ET/PT

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Mon., June 25

9-11 p.m. ET

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Thurs., June 28

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Fri., June 29

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Sat., June 30

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Sun., July 1

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Photography By DONALD GRUENER PROVIDED BY HANSON DODGE CREATIVE

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R U N N I N G S H O RTS

Protect From Ticks on the Trails

More than 40,000 cases of Lyme disease are documented in the U.S. every year and health experts are predicting 2012 to be the worst year for Lyme risk ever. Why? A warm winter and a decrease in rodent population. What happens with fewer rodents? Ticks need to look for other hosts - us! Here are some helpful tick-prevention strategies to keep you, your family and pet protected this summer:

1.) YOUR YARD: Ticks are not out in the middle of your lawn, they live where yards border wooded areas, or anywhere it is shaded and there are leaves with high humidity. Place a layer of wood chips between your grass yard and the woods edge. Ticks are attracted to the wood chips because of the shade and moisture it provides.

2.) TICK CHECKS: Do periodic tick checks (on yourself, children and pets) and carefully remove any found. Wear light colored clothing so ticks are easier to find.

3.) OUTDOOR PURSUITS: When on a hike, bike, or run; try to remain in the center of a trail in order to minimize your exposure.

Remember - ticks cannot fly, they crawl up. Avoid sitting directly on the ground, woodpiles or fallen logs - areas where ticks love to live.

4.) PERSONAL PROTECTION: Wear tick repellent clothing. Insect Shield repellent apparel is EPA registered to repel ticks. The repellency is odorless, invisible and long-lasting.

Colorado Running Hall of Fame Inducts Class

After being inaccessible for more than 18 months, Waterton Canyon in south Jefferson County is open to the public again. Fishing enthusiasts, hikers, runners, and bikers have returned in big numbers.

The dredging of Strontia Springs Reservoir by Denver Water to increase its storage capacity, which was restricted by massive dirt and debris runoff as a result of forest fires, forced the closure of the canyon while the work was done.

Denver Water Spokeswomen Stacy Chesney said the contractor hired for the work did not remove as much sediment as expected, resulting in a contract dispute. The operation was supposed to siphon about 600,000 cubic yards of debris from the bottom of the reservoir, but the out-of-state contractor managed to clear only about 220,000 cubic yards.

Denver Water also added various improvements in the canyon, including more parking spaces, fencing, mini-shelters, entry gates and signage.

The Colorado Running Hall of Fame Selection Committee announced the 2012 inductees into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame.

The Colorado Running Hall of Fame recognizes Colorado residents for their achievement and contribution to the sport. The 2012 inductee class consists of Danelle Ballengee, Garry Bjorklund, Ken Chlouber, Libby James, Jerry Quiller and Pablo Vigil.

Danelle Ballengee is known as one of the world’s premier adventure sports athletes, boasting four Pikes Peak Marathon wins, three Primal Quest adventure race victories, and six “U.S. Athlete of the Year” wins in four sports. Garry Bjorklund represented the U.S. at the 1971 and 1975 Pan American Games as well as the 1976 Summer Olympics, managing to make the 10,000 meter team in spite of losing a shoe during the trials. Ken Chlouber is the brainchild behind the Leadville Trail 100, an ultramarathon held annually on trails and dirt roads near Leadville, Colorado, through the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Libby James set national records in the 5K (both 70-74 and 75-79 age groups) as well as the 10K (75-79 age group) and an age group world record in the 10 mile.

The late Jerry Quiller, a Fort Collins native, was a highly successful coach and fixture in the track and field community in Colorado. Pablo Vigil may be called the greatest mountain runner in the world and is the only man to have won four straight 32-kilometer Sierre-Zinal Mountain race titles (1979-82).

Suszek Wins USA 50 Mile Trail Title; Fryar 2nd

USA Triathlon Announces Athletes of the Year

In the remote, rugged, and beautiful setting of Camp Eagle in Rocksprings, Texas, the USA 50 Mile Trail Championships hosted by the Nueces Trail Run took place on March 3. The course was a rugged and rolling three loop route with plentiful amounts of rocks. The runners joked that the number of rocks on the course seems to multiply every year and speculate that race director Joe Prusaitis imports rocks to the camp and throws them onto the trails.

With a $3,000 prize purse up for grabs, the runners came ready to race. In the men’s race, 24-year-old Jordan McDougal from Gainesville, VA broke away from the pack around mile 10 and won in a time of 6 hours, 30 minutes, 47 seconds. The top masters runner (40 and older) was Dan Vega, 44, from Colorado Springs, in 7:13:14 ($200).

In the women’s race, Michele Suszek of Lone Tree and Melanie Fryar of Englewood ran together for the majority of the race before Suszek, 29, a member of the 2011 USA Mountain Running Team and competitor at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, broke away in the third lap to run 7:25:41 and set a course record. Fryar finished 20 minutes back in 7:45:28, happy with her silver medal finish only five weeks after having her gall bladder removed.

Following a year filled with dramatic finishes and memorable performances, USA Triathlon announced the 2011 Age Group Athletes of the Year. Colorado triathletes dominated the list.

Christine Anderson of Boulder claimed Triathlete of the Year honors. Anderson was the first elite amateur at the Chicago Triathlon and was the top amateur finisher in both the Wildflower Triathlon Olympic-distance event and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. Curt Chesney of Boulder and Susan Williams of Littleton garnered Masters Triathlete of the Year honors. Chesney earned the honor for the second straight year after posting the top age-group performance at the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Henderson, Nevada. Williams, an Olympic bronze medalist in 2004, was the top overall finisher at the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship in Burlington, Vermont. Michael Orendorff of Pueblo was recognized as Grand Masters Triathlete of the Year. Orendorff was the male Grand Masters winner at the 2011 Age Group Nationals.

Several Colorado athletes received honorable mentions, including Rudy Kahsar of Boulder, Ellen Hart of Denver, Teresa Rider of Boulder, Diane Ridgeway of Arvada, Stephen Dupree of Boulder, and Scott Hajicek of Lakewood.

MICHELLE SUSZEK OF LONE TREE LEADS MELANIE FRYAR OF ENGLEWOOD AT THE USA 50 MILE TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Waterton Canyon Reopens After 18 Months

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Photography By ENDURO PHOTO

WATER:

N UTR ITI O N ADVANTAG E

Droplets of Information Water is a wonderful performance enhancer.

When a star UConn basketball player took the advice of his sports nutritionist and started drinking enough to void a light-colored urine, he was amazed at how much better he felt all day.

-NANCY CLARK

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Unfortunately, too many athletes-including runners-overlook the power of this essential nutrient. Perhaps it’s your turn to give water a try? This article offers droplets of information to enhance your water IQ , optimize your water balance, and help you feel and perform better.

n You don’t have to drink plain water to get adequate water into your body. All fluids count, as do foods that have a high water content. For example, oatmeal is 84% water; low fat milk, 90%; coffee, 99.5%; lettuce, 96%; tomato, 95%; broccoli, 89%; low fat vanilla yogurt, 79%; and ice cream, 60% water. n Water is the solvent for biochemical reactions. Your body cannot function without sufficient water, as noted by the fact that athletes die from dehydration.

n Your body needs water to moisten food (saliva), digest food (gastric secretions), transport nutrients to and from cells (blood), discard waste (urine), and dissipate heat (sweat). Water is a major component of the cells in muscles and organs; about 60% of a young male’s body weight is water, as is about 50% of a young woman’s body weight. n Different body parts have different water contents. For example, blood is approximately 93% water, muscle is about 73% water, and body fat is about 10% water. Water constantly moves between the inside and the outside of cells. About 4% to 10% of your body-water gets replaced every day with “fresh” water. n Note: Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) methods of measuring body fat actually

measure body water. From that, a formula estimates the ratio of water to muscle and fat.

Hence, if you use a Tanita Scale or Omron device, be sure to maintain adequate hydration. If you are dehydrated, you’ll end up with an inaccurate (higher) estimate of body fatness. n Your body produces about 8 to 16 oz.

(250-500 ml) of water per day during normal metabolic processes. During a marathon, a runner’s muscles can produce that much water over 2 to 3 hours. When muscles burn glycogen, they simultaneously release about 2.5 units of water for each one unit of muscle glycogen; this helps protect against dehydration. n Coffee is a popular source of water.

Although once thought to have a diuretic effect, current research indicates coffee (in amounts normally consumed) hydrates as well as water over a 24-hour period. That is, after drinking coffee, you may urinate sooner, but you will not urinate more than you consume. Army research on caffeine and dehydration confirms coffee is an acceptable source of fluids for athletes, even during exercise in the heat. Hence, coffee and other caffeinated beverages such as tea or cola count towards your water intake. n An increased concentration of particles in your blood triggers the sensation of thirst.

If you are a 150-pound runner, you’ll start to feel thirsty once you’ve lost about 1.5 to 3 pounds of sweat (1% to 2% of your body weight). Sweat loss of more than 10% body weight is life threatening. n Body water absorbs heat from the working

muscles and sweat dissipates the heat. That is, the evaporation of a liter (about 36 ounces) of sweat from the skin represents loss of about 580 calories. Sweat keeps you from overheating during exercise and in hot environments.

n Adequate fluid intake can reduce problems with constipation and urinary tract infections.

There is no scientific validation of theories that excessive water intake will improve weight loss, remove toxins, or improve skin tone.

n To determine how much water you lose when you sweat, weigh yourself (with little or no clothing) before and after an hour of hard exercise with no fluid intake. The change in body weight reflects water (sweat) loss. A one-pound drop in weight equates to loss of 16 ounces of sweat. A two-pound drop equates to 32 ounces-that’s one quart. Drink accordingly during your workouts to prevent that loss!

n Should you plan to drink “eight glasses of water a day?” No scientific evidence supports that rule, so you can simply drink in response to thirst. You can also monitor the volume of your urine. If your urine is scanty, dark, and smelly, you should drink more! If you have not urinated during your work or school day (8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.), you are severely underhydrated.

n When you sweat, you lose water from both inside and outside the cells. The water outside the cells is rich in sodium, an electrolyte that works in balance with potassium, an electrolyte inside the cells. Sweat contains about 7 times more sodium than potassium; hence sodium is the more important electrolyte to replace during extended exercise.

n Is bottled water better for you than tap water? Doubtful. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, nearly half of bottled waters come from municipal water supplies-not from the mountain streams pictured on the labels. This suggests standard municipal tap water is high quality.

Rather than spend money on bottled water, turn on your tap! This will help stop the flood of 95 million plastic water bottles that get discarded each day, of which only 20% get recycled. Drink plenty of water-but think “green.”

n Most runners who lose more than 2% of their body weight (3 lbs for a 150-pound runner) lose both their mental edge and their ability to perform optimally in hot weather.

Yet, during cold weather, you are less likely to experience reduced performance, even at 3% dehydration. Three to 5% dehydration does not seem to affect muscle strength or performance during short intense bouts of anaerobic exercise, such as weight lifting. But distance runners slow their pace by ~2% for each percent of body weight lost by dehydration. That means, if you weigh 150 pounds and lose 3 pounds of sweat (2% dehydration), your 8-minute mile slows to an 8:19 pace. That’s preventable!

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.

Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners, and cyclists offer additional information.

They are available at www.nancyclarkrd. com.

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TO RACE, OR NOT TO RACE, BAREFOOT? A recent study published by the University of Colorado says not to. -Stephen Kasica If running barefoot feels lighter and easier, than why not race that way? A recently published study, conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Locomotion Laboratory, measured exactly why it is not a good idea.

Independently funded from any running shoe company, the study’s data suggests that running in a very lightweight shoe would offer a 2.5 percent metabolic advantage over barefoot running.

During the fall of 2011, the lab measured the VO2 of 12 male, experienced barefoot runners on a treadmill when barefoot and in lightweight racing flats. Then they added lead weights to the runners when both barefoot and shod.

“It does appear that various aspects of shoe construction actually improve running economy,” Jason Franz, a doctoral-student working on the study said.

But “why?” is a question outside of their studies’ scope and he is reluctant to give a definite answer, but he speculates that arch support or cushioning account for the data. However, many runners, both barefoot and shod, have their guesses.

Barefoot would not even be an issue if it were not for the amazing performances by barefoot runners through history. Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Olympic Marathon across the cobblestone steps of Rome. The 2011 IAAF World Junior Cross Country Championships was won by the barefoot Kipyegon Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon.

Zola Budd once set a women’s 5K world record

barefoot on the track. These are all runners whose “feet were like leather!” said Mark Plaatjes, cofounder of the Boulder Running Company.

But Kiran Moorty, who ran on the Colorado College track team from 2004-2009, did not have feet like leather. After coming off of a strong cross country season while running barefoot, he tried running a 5K on the track barefoot at Occidental College in 2005. “That was really not a great experience,” he said. “I was hobbling around a couple of days after that.” In the 15:38 it took to run the race, he had filed down both his pinky toes on the gritty Mondo surface.

“Can it be done?” Plaatjes asked. “Yes. But the masters won’t do it.”

While shod, Bikila won the 1964 Olympic Marathon in Tokyo and in a faster time. Kipyegon won the 2011 World Youth 1500 meter in spikes.

And Plaatjes, himself, the 1993 world marathon champion, ran in a custom made Mizuno flat that had some cushioning and little else. He thinks that racing barefoot might be a useful tactic in distances of five kilometers or less. Without cushioning, muscle fatigue would be too great over the long distances of races like a marathon.

Michael Sandler, the co-author of Barefoot Running, says that the benefit of racing barefoot would be primarily psychological rather than physiological. For Sandler, the greatest advantage to racing barefoot is the sensory perception one receives from their bare feet connecting to the ground,

especially on technical terrain. Racing barefoot creates “a game of chess with foot placement and line placement,” he said.

“I’m not as dogmatic, at all, as I think [Sandler] is,” Anton Krupika, two-time Leadville 100 champion and barefoot/minimalist runner, said. “No one is going to beat me on the trails barefoot, period. You need that protection.”

Krupika runs more miles in shoes than many would think given his reputation. This ultramarathoner does the gross majority of his weekly mileage in minimal trail racing flats. He only goes completely barefoot three or four times a week to maintain the body awareness that comes from running barefoot, his unique running form and to keep his feet and lower-legs strong. On race day, this plays out as greater awareness of the terrain, especially on technical trails.

Rodger Kram, the lead researcher at the Locomotion Lab, has been running since 1970. He has seen the trending fad of running shoes with more cushioning than a marshmallow. He was running when he saw the first runners tip-toe over the sidewalks in the Vibram Five-fingers, and now he sees the pendulum swinging back to cushioning with shoes like the Hoka One One, a new collection of shoes that has added more cushioning back to trail running shoes. And whether barefoot or shod racing produces better results, he says, “barefoot enthusiasts have pushed us to develop a better understanding of our legs.”

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A GROUP FROM THE RUNNERS EDGE OF THE ROCKIES TRAINS ON THE LEE GULCH TRAIL IN DENVER.

2012 Guide to Clubs, Coaches and Camps

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unning is a difficult sport. It requires time and energy to achieve a certain level of fitness. Sometimes you can get caught on a plateau or fall behind in your training due to injury, lack of motivation or both. And sometimes, life can just get in the way. If you currently find yourself lacking direction in your running, maybe it is time for you to join a group, find a coach, or attend a camp.

Clubs Clubs are usually non-profit organizations that produce events and meet for group workouts. Members receive discounted entry into club events as well as discounts at specialty stores.

Some clubs produce a newsletter that is included in the yearly dues.

Coaches Coaches can offer a wide range of services from group training to individualized workouts. Some offer complete individual schedules and online coaching. Some coaches offer their services through a training group while others simply offer advice over the phone or email.

Training Groups Training groups are similar to clubs, but without the event production. Most training groups also provide coaching for specific event distances. Some training groups meet a couple of times per week for group workouts. A few training groups even have large contingents that travel together to different events.

Camps Camps can be a great way to jump start your training. There are camps for all different age groups, from teens to adults. These camps usually last anywhere from three days to a week and are held on location in various parts of the state.

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Here is a list of Colorado-based training groups, coaches and clubs for runners and triathletes, followed by a list of Colorado’s summer running camps.

Clubs/Training Groups/Coaches Boulder Bobby McGee Endurance Sports BOLDRunning Boulder Express Boulder Performance Network Boulder Road Runners Boulder Striders Boulder Trail Runners Boulder Triathlon Club D3 Multisport Dave Scott Triathlon Training Fast Forward Sports Fleet Feet Sports No Boundaries Gemini Multisport Hudson Training Systems Jeff Galloway Training Program LoCo FIT Longmont Running Club

Boulder Denver/Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Denver/Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Denver/Boulder Boulder Longmont

Mark Allen Triathlon Training Ric Rojas Running Running Republic of Boulder Summit Runner Coaching Wes Hobson Performance

Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder

bobbymcgee.com bold-running.com bxboulderexpress.com boulderperformance.net boulderroadrunners.org boulderstriders.com BoulderTrailRunners.org teambtc.org d3multisport.com davescottinc.com fastforwardsports.net fleetfeetboulder.com geminimultisport.com hudsontrainingsystems.com jeffgalloway.com 4allrunners.com groups.yahoo.com/group/ L_R_C/ markallenonline.com ricrojasrunning.com runningrepublic.com summitrunnercoach.com weshobsonperformance.com

Denver Metro A Step Forward Running Club Altitude Multisport Club Arvada Running Club Body Mind And Spirit Coaching Colorado Columbines Colorado Masters Running Association Colorado Triathlon Club CP Fitness CWW Triathlon Denver Fit Denver Frontrunners Denver Trail Runners Endurance Performance Fuel4mance Fusion Running Highlands Ranch Run Club Irish Snug Running Club JDS Sportcoaching Karma Multisport Kids That TRI MajRae Triathlon Club Mile High Multisport Optimize Endurance Sports Personal Best Marathon Coaching Phidippides Track Club Practical Coaching Qi City Park Running Club Riptide Multisport Rock Tri Club

Aurora Parker Arvada Denver Denver Denver

astepforwardrunning.com altitudemultisport.com arvadarunningclub.com bmscoaching.net columbines.org comastersrun.org

Denver Englewood Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Littleton Denver Highlands Ranch

coloradoac.com/inverness cperezcoaching.com cww-triathlon.org denverfit.com denverfrontrunners.org denvertrailrunners.org epcmultisport.com fuel4mance.com fusionrunning.com highlandsranchrunningclub.com Denver irishsnugrunners.com Denver jdssportcoaching.com Castle Rock karmamultisport.com Littleton kidsthattri.org Aurora majrae.com Denver milehighmultisport.com Indian Hills optimizeendurance.com Denver personalbestmarathoncoaching.com Denver phidippides.org Highlands Ranch practicalcoaching.net Denver qidenver.com Denver riptidemultisports.com Castle Rock rocktriclub.com

Northside Stride 5K

Western State College High Altitude Distance Camp: 7,703’

June 16, 2012 - 9:00 AM Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO

In the Rocky Mountains - Gunnison, CO July 22-27, 2012 $425, $460 after July 14th

Run, Walk, Kid’s Fun Run

All proceeds benefit the Marcia Mounsy Foundation helping children of northwest Denver

www.PlannedPethoodPlus.com Register online at Active.com

Duane Vandenbusche, Camp Director

Head Coach of 12 NCAA DII men’s and women’s cross country team champions.

Jennifer Michel

Current Western State Head XC Coach, 2007 and 2011 NCAA Men’s Coach of the Year, 2011 NCAA DII Men’s National Champions

Elva Dryer

Seven-time national champion in XC and track & field and member of US World XC Team.

Cross Country Running Camp for all abilities

Ages 14-22

Session 1: June 11-14, 2012 Session 2: June 18-21, 2012 Cost: $400 (Includes testing, analysis, transportation to run areas, room & board) Accommodation will be in the Colorado Mesa University Residence Halls

For additional information or to register online, go to CMUmavericks.com/camps.

* High Altitude Training * Weight Training / Pool Workouts * Beautiful Mountain Trails * Goal Setting / Race Tactics * White Water Rafting * Mountain Hike In Nearby National Forest

Contact: Duane Vandenbusche dvandenbusche@western.edu 970-943-2068 www.wscathletics.com See: Cross Country, Distance Camp May/June 2012

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GETTING READY TO HEAD OUT ON A RUN WITH FAST FORWARD SPORTS IN BOULDER. Rocky Mountain Road Runners Rocky Mountain Tri Club Roost Running Club RunUphill Racing Runners Edge of the Rockies Team Challenge Team in Training Team WILD Zoom Track Club

Denver Englewood Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Highlands Ranch

rmrr.org rmtriclub.com runnersroost.com runuphillracing.com runnersedgeoftherockies.com ccteamchallenge.org teamintraining.org/rm teamwild.org zoomtimesports.com

Northern Colorado Anaerobic Management CSU Tri Club Fort Collins Running Club Fort Collins Trail Runners Greeley Triathlon Club Loveland Road Runners Personal Best Fitness t2 Coaching Windsor Triathlon Club

Fort Collins Fort Collins Fort Collins Fort Collins Greeley Loveland Fort Collins Fort Collins Windsor

anaerobic.net csutri.com fortcollinsrunningclub.org fortcollinstrailrunners.com greeleytriathlonclub.com lovelandroadrunners.com prsfit.com t2coaching.com windsortriclub.com

Mesa Monument Striders San Juan Mountain Runners

Grand Junction Montrose

mmstriders.com sjmr.org

Camps Boulder Running Camps Camp Isaiah Distance Camp Colorado Mesa University XC Camp CSU Distance Camp Jim Ryun Running Camp Leadville Trail 100 Training Camp Marathon Training Experience Pat Manson’s Pole Vault Immersion Camps Rocky Mountain XC Camps Run Wild Retreats Smarter Training XC Camp Trail Running Weekends WSC High Altitude Distance Camp

Boulder Pingree Park Grand Junction Fort Collins Fort Collins Leadville Boulder Boulder

boulderrunningcamps.com campisaiah.com CMUmavericks.com/camps csurams.cstv.com ryunrunning.com leadvilleraceseries.com runningawayonline.com patmanson.com

Crested Butte Carbondale Pueblo Estes Park Gunnison

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Wendy Thomas went from obscurity to fame when she placed 12th at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, Texas in January in two hours and 34 minutes.

The 33-year old Windsor runner has only been on the competitive racing scene for three years, but already she has racked up some amazing running credentials. Before competing in the Olympic Trials, Thomas placed seventh at the USA 10K Championships in Boston and is a key component to the American Distance Project out of Colorado Springs.

While Thomas’ love for running doesn’t surpass her love for her family and two sons, Chase and Tripp, she has successfully found a way to juggle the crazy life as a stay at home mom and professional athlete.

What are the biggest highlights in your career?

Placing in the top ten at the USA 10K Championships which qualified me to race for the USA in Japan as the alternate at the Chiba Ekiden. Qualifying for the trials at the Philadelphia half with a 1:13:46 which surpassed what I thought I could do! Then of course the Trials I was so well prepared through training that I had the race of my life.

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What are your long-term goals?

I want to focus the next four years on really improving my time and intelligence in the marathon. I feel like the marathon may be my race so I will focus on getting my 5K, 10K, and half times down which will help with the marathon. I have only had one marathon build up so we will learn from what we did and build for the next marathon. I will be 36 for the 2016 trials, but I feel like if I can stay healthy I will go into that race a lot more prepared.

What is the key to your success?

Changing coaches was a huge deal for me. It seems to have really been key. I have upped my mileage; harder workouts, blood testing, hill drills and plyos all seem to have helped me. I also think a weekly massage has kept me healthy enough to be able to train consistently.

What is your biggest challenge?

Mental, mental, mental! I can beat myself up in workouts and races just about any time.

I try to focus on the positive but it is a work in progress! I think every runner has to deal with it to some extreme as running is really a mental game. I just always tell my body you can do it for x amount of time. That’s nothing!

What was the best advice you were ever given?

Consistent training will pay off. In running, you don’t tend to make huge leaps in times; it is usually a gradual improvement. Sometimes it can get you down that you are working so hard for such a small increase so it’s good to know that every hard workout, easy run, gym session, hills, everything will all make you just a little closer to your goal.

What keeps you motivated?

I am a very competitive person so I stay motivated by always wanting to better my times!

Also, as a mom I want to teach my children that hard work pays off. Sure, I could stop running now and give up having run pretty good times, but I want to give it all I have and see if I can run great times. Maybe I will and maybe I won’t but I want to know at the end of the day I tried. I want my kids to have that! I feel like too many young kids these days just tend to give in. I want my kids to learn to be fighters and know nothing comes easily!

My Favorite Things Favorite running shoe Adidas Adizero Boston

amazing job. And I love the local 5K we have in Greeley on the 4th of July. It is so much fun, a good course and just the small town excitement before the parade.

Favorite post-run beverage

PowerBar recovery drink lemon lime

Favorite post-run meal

PowerBar cookies and cream recovery bar first, then a nice big Hawaiian Caroli

Favorite role models

Magdalena Lewy Boulet and Colleen De Reuck would be my top two. They both show that no matter your age you can keep getting faster and be competitive. Also, they are both moms like me and make it all work! I started late in life and am not exactly young, so it’s nice to see I can still get better.

Favorite race in Colorado

The Park to Park 10 mile is the best race in the state for sure! I also really enjoy Sierra’s race in Loveland. For a small race they do such an

Favorite place to train

I do most of my training in Greeley and Windsor, but I love running in Colorado Springs.

They have so many trails that are crushed rock which is a nice change from concrete and asphalt.

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YO UTH R U N N I N G

IMPRESSIVE EARLY SEASON EFFORTS A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, the local media gushed over the amazing start of Colorado Rockies pitchers Ubaldo Jimenez, who compiled an earlyseason record of 15-1 and invited comparisons to Bob Gibson’s legendary 1968 season for the St. Louis Cardinals. Alas, Jimenez returned to Earth after the All-Star Break.

The 2012 Colorado high school track season has begun with similarly sensational marks, giving athletes and fans alike the opportunity to dream of previously unfathomable records, and hopefully not a similar letdown.

One of the more dominant performers in the first month of the season was Fort Collins’ Raymond Bozmans, who swept the 100, 200, and 400 in his first two meets. At the Runner’s Roost of Fort Collins meet on March 24, the senior was only challenged in the 200 by Broomfield standout Harrison Einspahr, winning by .01 of a second following an astounding time of 20.87 in the preliminaries. That time would have won the State 5A meet last year, ahead of Fountain-Ft. Carson’s Markesh Woodson, who is back to defend both of his sprint titles. In the Runner’s Roost 100 final, Bozmans beat Einspahr by more than 0.3 seconds in 10.54, and beat the field by nearly two seconds in the 400 with a blazing time of 47.94. But Bozmans will need to overcome a 5A sprint field that is positively loaded this season. Mullen’s Jaylyn Mars dusted the field at the ThunderRidge Invitational on March 17 in a time of 10.61 in the 100 and 21.60 in the 200, ahead of Einspahr and 5A contender Gavin McHenry of Chaparral.

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JAYLYN MARS OF MULLEN WINS THE 100 AT THE THUNDERRIDGE INVITATIONAL AHEAD OF GAVIN MCHENRY OF CHAPARRAL AND HARRISON EINSPAHR OF BROOMFIELD. Photography By BILL STAHL

KIRK WEBB OF MONARCH LEADS THE 1600 AT THE BOULDER INVITATIONAL, FOLLOWED BY GRIFFIN HAY OF FORT COLLINS AND MATTHEW KOWALSKY OF MOUNTAIN RANGE.

weightlifting as much making the difference. “We played around with the 100, 200, and 400 last year, but it was too much for me, but I think we’re going to stick with it this year. We’re working on running all of them now so I’ll be ready later. I’d also like to win a team title at State,” said the TCU-bound senior who plans to major in petroleum engineering.

A similar dogfight has been taking place in the big-school girls sprints. At the ThunderRidge Invitational, Cherry Creek’s Emily Romo nosed out Christine Scott of Mullen, with both clocked in a wind-aided 11.91. Regis’ 2011 State titlist Ana Holland defeated Romo at the Runner’s Roost meet in the 100, while the 200 was won by Loveland’s Stefanie Tuder. In both sprints, Holland’s sister Mia lurks not far behind. Down south, Liberty’s Kiera Brown posted a 12.33 in the Centennial Invitational on March 24. Yet all of them are peeking over their shoulders at last year’s phenom, Chyna Ries of George Washington, who won the 200 at State and was runner-up in the 100.

In recent seasons, the likes of Evan Appel and Connor Winter have made valiant but unsuccessful attempts at the long-standing State distance records.

Some early-season jaw-dropping times have had some athletes and observers dreaming big. Gus Waneka of 4A Thompson Valley dropped a 9:20 3200 on the field at the Runner’s Roost meet, which puts him in range of Brent Vaughn’s all-classification

Sam Lewis of Boulder showed that she is back in form with an 11:15 at the Boulder 3200, which was run in the twilight on a track illuminated by vehicle headlights. record of 9:05.89. That race placed him almost seven seconds ahead of 5A favorite Danny Carney of Dakota Ridge.

Monarch’s Kirk Webb threw down the gauntlet in the class 5A 800 and 1600 at the March 10 Boulder Invitational with a 1:55.68/4:25.27 double, and a front-running 1:55.63 at ThunderRidge under very windy conditions, three seconds ahead of Broomfield’s Joe Mitchem.

“Given how windy it was, it actually was my plan,” said Webb. “I had two options: either start in second or third and try to let the guys block the wind for me, or take the lead. He (Mitchem) ran a great race but it just wasn’t enough for him.”

At Boulder, Webb took a commanding lead early in the 1600, and when 4A cross country champ Alfredo Lebron of Moffat County and Mitchem challenged in the third lap, he used the finishing speed that he has worked hard to develop to quash the field.

“That was the big thing that killed me last year,” said the 5A State Cross Country champion. “Ever since my sophomore year, I’ve been able to run a great 600 meters (in the 800). But this year, all I’m focusing on is being able to sprint in the last 200.

You really want to see someone closing in 26, 27 seconds. I think that’s what it’s going to take to break the state record. That’s how Connor Winter killed me the past few years.”

In the 800 at Boulder, Lebron again had to settle for finishing in Webb’s jet stream. The State record of 1:51.23 set by James Hatch in 2001 would certainly seem to be in jeopardy.

“In the next month, I want some PRs, 1:53 in the 800, and to break 4:20 in the mile, and I really want to get our 4x8 and 4x4 up to speed,” said Webb, who will run the next four years at the University of Pennsylvania. “I want to get my buddies some state championships as well. And then state records in the 1600, 800. Those State records have been around for a very long time, and it’s going to be really hard to do.”

Carney successfully overcame his collapse with an insurmountable lead at the State Cross Country meet with strong post-season performances and now feels he’s ready to battle on the track. “Training is going amazing. I feel strong, about the same mileage as cross country, plus some speed work.”

Carney said he did a lot of training this past winter in Waterton Canyon.

“I’d like to PR in the 3200 without it being a huge effort,” said Carney, who has committed to BYU. His strength is the longer distances, so the prime battleground between Webb and him is probably the 1600. “I’d like to get close to 4:15 in the mile. Kirk has a ridiculous kick. I could see us (at State) hopefully pushing the time down close to the record.”

The big-school middle and long distance girls have seen seesaw battles between state champions Olivia Anderson of Cherry Creek, Karina Ernst of Thompson Valley, Sydney Scott of Denver South, and Erin Hooker of Fort Collins. At the Runner’s Roost of Fort Collins meet, Anderson edged Ernst in the 800, while Ernst turned the tables in the 1600. Hooker pummeled the field in the 3200 by 20 seconds, winning in 11:07, a PR in only the first month of the season. Scott, who was the only Coloradan to reach the Foot Locker Nationals, ran a dominant 2:25 800 at ThunderRidge to top Anderson and Kaitlyn Benner of Monarch.

Anderson was also runner-up there in the 1600 to Kristen Kientz of Highlands Ranch.

“I’m focusing on PRs in the 800, mile, and twomile,” said Scott, who led from wire-to-wire despite recently overcoming a plantar fascia injury. “I was surprised. I was going to go out behind some of them, but I had no hope with that,” she said, referring to her 68-second first lap. But that didn’t diminish her kick. “My finishing speed definitely improved over the last four years.” Scott plans to major in music and study the violin while running for West Virginia beginning next year.

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in separate divisions. Jayma Martin of 4A Pueblo South, who was unable to compete at last year’s State track meet, soared to 18’2-3/4”. Danielle Williams of 5A Eaglecrest is just behind, an improvement of almost two feet on her PR. Williams missed the State title last year by just one inch in the triple jump, and this season has been looking like the favorite with a leap of 38’8-3/4” at the Runner’s Roost meet.

Missouri-bound Tony Carodine has been on a tear in the jumps for 4A Widefield. Last year’s State champ in the triple jump, he leapt 49’1” at the Harrison Panther Invitational on March 17. His 49’7-3/4” jump at an indoor meet in Albuquerque in January would break the State meet record if he leaps that or more this May. Although he is not alone in this area: Elizabeth’s Scott Carter was only four inches behind him at the Harrison meet. The same day, Carodine nailed a 23’4-1/2” long jump, best in Colorado by a good margin. His 23’9” leap at the Great Southwest Indoor Classic in February was good for first-place, and would place him only two inches off the 20-year old State meet mark.

As the season heads into the home-stretch, here’s to hoping that these prep athletes do better at keeping up their momentum toward lofty goals than a certain Rockies pitcher.

ANDY PATRICK OF HORIZON HURDLING AT THE THUNDERRIDGE INVITATIONAL.

Oft-injured Sam Lewis of Boulder showed that she is back in form with an 11:15 at the Boulder Invitational 3200, which was run in the twilight on a track illuminated by vehicle headlights. But the standout mark so far has been Littleton’s Kaela Edwards’ 2:12.64 in the 800 at the City vs. City Challenge, which was a staggering seven seconds ahead of the next-best mark posted this season

by Rikki Gonzales of Rangeview. Edwards also boasted a Colorado-leading 5:03 in the 1600.

Anderson has also made her mark over the years in the 300 hurdles, but at ThunderRidge, Mullen’s Taylor Klein soundly beat her. However, Loveland’s Kaylee Packham, last year’s 5A state champ, became the clear early leader with her 43.89 at the Runner’s Roost meet in Fort Collins on March 24.

Among throwers, Ashley Ehardt has surged to the front of discus throwers with a toss of 145’6” at the Greeley Invitational, a new PR, and just 18 inches off of what won State last year. Central Florida-bound Megan Patterson of Pueblo South, who last year broke the State 4A meet record, has far outpaced rival shotputters with a mark of 44’10”, although that is still short of her best mark almost three feet farther.

Josh Croy of Columbine, the top returner among 5A discus throwers, got the season off to a good start at the ThunderRidge Invitational with a mark of 166’0”, which is only four feet off his best. Ty VanOort of 2A Rye, runner-up at State last year in both the discus and shotput, was just behind with a toss of 165’0”. Fort Collins’ Jacob Hanks, the youngest shotputter on the podium at last year’s 5A State meet, is leading that class’ throwers with a PR of 56’1” set at the Foot of the Rockies meet on March 31, more than two feet ahead of secondbest Colten Deters of Grand Junction. But Daniel Weirich of Eads, last year’s State shotput and discus 26 coloradorunnermag.com

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champ as a sophomore, tops both with a 57’4” put at the March 24 Lamar Invitational, only 2-1/2 feet short of the 2A State meet record that has stood since 1964.

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Spring Runoff Kicks Off Grand Prix Series 1:12:14. Interestingly, Shannon Meredith was the SRO Overall Women’s Master Champion with a time of 1:06:01 but, as she is not a member of USATF-CO, couldn’t compete for the USATF-CO title or prize money (we have to get her a membership!!).

Tom White of Buena Vista finished third in the USATF Men’s Master race running on a prosthetic leg in 1:09:15. Tom is a former student of legendary coach, Joe Vigil, and was returning to the SRO for the first time since 1980 when his friend and former Adams State athlete, Tim Terrill, won the 10 miler. Terrill also returned for the first time and competed in the 5K.

In the 10K race, Steven Folkerts, proved to be too much for the competition with a sterling time of 34:11. He was followed by Paul Koch who was also the Master’s Champion in 38:53. In the Women’s Open competition, Sharon Jacob doubled up by winning the Overall and Master’s titles with a winning time of 45:38 17 year old Gra Palumbo took second in 47:00.

On a fast 5K course, Hector Franco of Chihuahua, Mexico took first with a time of 16:46. In the closest competition of the day Luke Aragon and Regie Marquez fought for third place with both recording a gun time of 19:16. Aragon, 20, barely nosed out Marquez who won the 35-39 age group title. On the women’s side, 13-year-old Katie Rainsberger was first in 19:21 followed by 10-year-old Chantae Steele.

-Darryl Clark Spring Runoff March 4, 2012 Pueblo, CO 836 Finishers (141 - 10M, 154 - 10K, 542 - 5K) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4,700’ - Course Records: unknown

ALISHA WILLIAMS IS THE FIRST FEMALE AT THE SPRING RUNOFF 10M.

The weather broke clear and sunny on March 4th for the 34th annual Pueblo Chieftain Spring Runoff (SRO). Two days earlier, snow fell in Pueblo but the course remained ice free. Race-time temperature was 43 degrees and six events ranging from a 10 miler to a Toddler’s Run brought 1,500 competitors out to enjoy a nice day of running along the Arkansas River. Even a 25-30 mile per hour wind couldn’t squelch the enthusiasm of the crowd. The eager faces awaiting the snap of the gun betrayed the accelerated heartbeats and swirling butterflies that infect each competitor at any start line.

As with any running event, the vast array of clothing colors, human stories and pumping adrenaline brought a certain pageantry that can only be found when a group of runners get together. Cancer survivors, first timers, those in training for other events and individuals that dedicate their effort to family or friend made up only a small portion of the stories that people could tell but it was clear at the start line, regardless of any differences, everyone felt the same bond that running brings.

For the first time, the SRO acted as a USATF-Colorado Championship event. The 10 mile race served to kick off the 2012 Grand Prix Series for Men, Women and Masters. An impressive group of elite athletes ran to claim a piece of the $2,500 prize money and, in the end, Robert Cheseret of the U.S. Army World Class Athletes program took first overall with a course record 50:48. Cheseret was pushed until the end by Patrick Rizzo who crossed in 51:03 and Matt Lavassuir in 51:19.

A strong headwind and slight uphill grade going out probably prevented a sub-50:00 time but six men still went under 53:00 including Pueblo’s own Justin Ricks who finished sixth in the standings.

In the women’s open competition, Alisha Williams won a hotly contested race with a course record 59:00, followed closely by Wendy Thomas in 59:14. In the Master’s division, Robert Weiner took the men’s title in 55:51 and Amy Regnier-Surage was the champion woman in 28 coloradorunnermag.com

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10M Overall Male: 1. Robert Cheseret, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:48; 2. Patrick Rizzo, 28, Boulder, CO, 51:03; 3. Matt Lavassiur, 30, Alamosa, CO, 51:19; 4. Kenneth Foster, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:52; 5. Robby Young, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:16. Masters (40+): 1. Robert Weiner, 46, Evergreen, CO, 55:51; 2. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:03:13; 3.

Bob Vanlangenhoven, 49, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:04; 34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Dagnillo, 52, Pueblo, CO, 56:08; 2. Tom White, 52, Buena Vista, CO, 1:09:11; 3. Richard Hadley, 56, Florence, CO, 1:13:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Frank Rodriguez, 66, Alamosa, CO, 1:13:39; 2. Jim Tindall, 61, Ouray, CO, 1:22:44; 3. Ben Chavez, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:25:39. Overall Female: 1. Alisha Williams, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:00; 2. Wendy Thomas, 33, Windsor, CO, 59:14; 3. Adrian Chouinard, 28, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:01:36; 4. Christie Foster, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:33; 5. Steph Bylander, 28, Alamosa, CO, 1:05:35. Masters (40+): 1. Shannon Meredith, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:01; 2. Amy Regnier-Surage, 49, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:12:14; 3. Margaret Oreskovich, 49, Pueblo, CO, 1:19:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Rainsberger, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:44; 2. Jenny Glass, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:21:53; 3. Georgann Richardson, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:12. Seniors (60+): 1.

Carol Kinzy, 64, Pueblo, CO, 1:20:48.

10K Overall Male: 1. Steven Folkerts, 39, Fort Collins, CO, 34:11; 2. Paul Koch, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:53; 3. Cory Rose, 24, Pueblo, CO, 39:14; 4. Hal Walter, 51, Westcliffe, CO, 40:02; 5. Larry Navarro, 44, Pueblo, CO, 40:25. Masters (40+): 1. Paul Koch, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:53; 2. Larry Navarro, 44, Pueblo, CO, 40:25; 3. Kevin Reilly, 44, Pueblo, CO, 44:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Hal Walter, 51, Westcliffe, CO, 40:02; 2. Anthony Surage, 51, Manitou Springs, CO, 41:13; 3. Jeff Lindemann, 53, Falcon, CO, 44:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Elliot Henry, 65, Frisco, CO, 45:53; 2. Dave Ruetschilling, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:52; 3. Robert Saulters, 60, Pueblo, CO, 1:00:11. Overall Female: 1. Sharon Jacob, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:38; 2. Gra Palumbo, 17, Pueblo West, CO, 47:00; 3. Laura Hronik, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:15; 4. Denise Ricks, Pueblo, CO, 47:54; 5. Betsy Fisher, 47, Ft. Collins, CO, 48:09. Masters (40+): 1. Sharon Jacob, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:38; 2. Betsy Fisher, 47, Ft. Collins, CO, 48:09; 3. Penny Vercelline, 40, Pueblo, CO, 50:26. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 59, Pueblo, CO, 50:37; 2. Diane Lopez, 53, Pueblo, CO, 54:53; 3. Martha Drake, 58, Pueblo West, CO, 57:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Gloria Montoya, 64, Pueblo, CO, 56:37; 2. Bev Skroch, 62, Creede, CO, 1:03:58; 3. Jessie Quintana, 68, Pueblo West, CO, 1:06:26.

5K Overall Male: 1. Hector Franco, 21, Chihuahua, MX, 16:46; 2. Rudy Castillo, 19, Pueblo, CO, 19:08; 3. Luke Aragon, 20, Pueblo, CO, 19:16; 4. Regie Marquez, 35, Pueblo, CO, 19:16; 5.

Adan Munoz, 14, Rocky Ford, CO, 19:42. Masters (40+): 1. Toby Doub, 41, Pueblo, CO, 19:35; 2. Steve Cathcart, 47, Ft. Collins, CO, 20:21; 3. Roger Giordano, 47, Pueblo, CO, 19:53. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Guenther, 50, Monument, CO, 20:11; 2. Danny Nelson, 53, Pueblo, CO, 21:06; 3. Chris Riley, 51, Pueblo, CO, 23:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Gassen, 64, Canon City, CO, 26:01; 2. Stephen Minnich, 62, Pueblo West, CO, 26:40; 3. Patrick Swank, 64, Pueblo, CO, 27:43. Overall Female: 1. Katie Rainsberger, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:21; 2. Chantae Steele, 10, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:55; 3. Jennifer Kottenstette, 31, Pueblo, CO, 21:59; 4.

Emily Lucero, 11, Pueblo, CO, 22:38; 5. Megan Hannafious, 18, Pueblo, CO, 22:58. Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Musso, 42, Pueblo, CO, 25:14; 2. Mary Porter, 49, Colorado City, CO, 25:46; 3. Cathy Cramer, 48, La Veta, CO, 25:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheri Giordano, 53, Pueblo, CO, 26:58; 2. Wendy Raso, 52, Pueblo, CO, 27:23; 3. Desi Vial, 58, Pueblo, CO, 29:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Trisha Davis, 61, Pueblo West, CO, 27:46; 2. Fran Borton, 65, Pueblo, CO, 28:32; 3.

Pauline Hall, 61, Pueblo, CO, 32:52.

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Dita, the 2008 Beijing Olympics Women’s Marathon Gold Medalist.

In the men’s race, 2011 Runnin’ of the Green second place finisher Keith Solverson took the win in an impressive time of 21:33. Clint Wells was a close second with a time of 21:40, and Charles Hillig came in third in 22:10. There was no surprise of the winner in the women’s race, with Constantina Dita finishing first in 24:49. Second place belonged to Kara Lubieniecki in a time of 25:21, and third place finisher Brooke Kish finished in 26:09.

It was a slew of shamrocks, green and gold at the finish line as participants celebrated with food, beer, music and fun in the post-race party zone.

-Amanda Hodges Runnin’ Of The Green 7K March 11, 2012 Denver, CO 4,611 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: Michael Aish, 21:24 (2011); Fiona Docherty, 24:10 (2011)

KEITH SOLVERSON NEARS THE FINISH OF THE RUNNIN’ OF THE GREEN.

Dita, Solverson Win Runnin’ Of The Green

From Olympic Gold Medalists to elite Colorado runners to those coming out to celebrate the upcoming Irish holiday with a 7K run around Denver, the field was definitely stacked at the Runnin’ of the Green Lucky 7K. One of the highlights of the Colorado running scene is the immense amount of talent you can find at any given local race. The biggest highlight of this year’s event was the presence of Constantina

Overall Male: 1. Keith Solverson, 29, Parker, CO, 21:33; 2. Clint Wells, 36, Louisville, CO, 21:40; 3. Charles Hillig, 25, Denver, CO, 22:10; 4. Mike English, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:14; 5.

Ted Howard, 22, Boulder, CO, 22:36. Masters (40+): 1. Craig Greenslit, 41, Berthoud, CO, 24:34; 2. Jeff Turner, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:54; 3. Monte Merz, 42, Denver, CO, 25:18.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tim Jones, 51, Loveland, CO, 25:38; 2. Dan Spale, 55, Lakewood, CO, 26:15; 3. Kyle Hubbart, 55, Broomfield, CO, 26:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 61, Greeley, CO, 26:06; 2. Steve Parker, 60, Denver, CO, 30:14; 3. Bob Cooper, 63, Northglenn, CO, 31:28.

Overall Female: 1. Constantina Dita, 42, Erie, CO, 24:49; 2. Kara Lubieniecki, 22, Lakewood, CO, 25:21; 3. Brook Kish, 36, Evergreen, CO, 26:09; 4. Kelsey Jones, 30, Denver, CO, 26:23; 5. Jocelyn Petrella, 32, Denver, CO, 26:42. Masters (40+): 1. Constantina Dita, 42, Erie, CO, 24:49; 2. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:43; 3. Janet Rooney, 48, Louisville, CO, 28:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Judy Chamberlin, 53, Golden, CO, 30:45; 2. Sharon Kolarik, 53, Littleton, CO, 31:07; 3. Denise Boselli, 51, Broomfield, CO, 31:22. Seniors (60+): 1.

Marilyn Stapleton, 65, Greeley, CO, 33:23; 2. Tina Albert, 61, Erie, CO, 33:36; 3. Maryann King, 63, Loveland, CO, 34:11.

Snowman Stampede Wraps Up Winter Series win #5 of the 2012 season. Utrata took the win in 1:02:42.

-Amanda Hodges Snowman Stampede February 18, 2012 Littleton, CO 939 Finishers (499 - 10M, 440 - 5M) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: 10M = Jason Simpson, 53:46 (2012); Bridget Tschappet, 1:07:32 (2012); 5M = Adam Rich, 25:37 (2012); Heather Utrata, 30:17 (2012)

SARAH PIZZO (L) AND LINN SYNDER RUN TOGETHER NEAR SEVEN MILES.

The final installment of Colorado Runner’s Winter Distance Series culminated at Hudson Gardens on February 18th with the Snowman Stampede 5 Miler and 10 Miler. Almost 1,000 participants crossed the finish line. Weather conditions were pristine with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and the sun shining bright. The race boasted some course and event records, drawing former Olympians and international distance runners alike.

In the men’s 5 Mile race, Matt Tebo came away with the win and course record in 25:18. The women’s 5 Mile race was won by elite British long-distance runner Susan Partridge, who grabbed the course and event record in 28:21, finishing eighth overall. Former Olympian Kathy Butler came in second in 30:13.

The 10 Mile race, which was the Road Runners Club of America Colorado State Championship, saw men’s winner Ewen North finishing in 55:08. Second and third place finishers Michael Lovato and Andrew Knutsen weren’t far behind, finishing in 55:51 and 56:17, respectively. In the women’s race, Runners Roost athlete Heather Utrata continued her winning streak and total domination of the podium with

10M Overall Male: 1. Ewen North, 33, Louisville, CO, 55:08; 2. Michael Lovato, 38, Boulder, CO, 55:51; 3. Andrew Knutsen, 30, Lakewood, CO, 56:17; 4. Russell Stein, 39, San Francisco, CA, 56:39; 5. Tristan Mitchell, 26, Littleton, CO, 57:17. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Cooper, 45, 1:00:39; 2. Mark Ryan, 45, Avon, CO, 1:02:28; 3. Bob Vanlangenhoven, 49, Fort Collins, CO, 1:04:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Terry Nugent, 50, Lone Tree, CO, 1:07:28; 2. Dan Spale, 55, Lakewood, CO, 1:08:13; 3. Eddie Metro, 50, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:09:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Ralph Allen, 61, Centennial, CO, 1:12:43; 2. Alex Hauzer, 66, Golden, CO, 1:27:04; 3. John R. Smith, 60, Parker, CO, 1:27:10. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 29, Englewood, CO, 1:02:42 CR; 2. Sarah Pizzo, 29, Denver, CO, 1:03:06; 3. Linnabah Snyder, 31, Denver, CO, 1:03:26; 4. Bean Wreen, 38, Boulder, CO, 1:03:35; 5. Bridget Tschappet, 35, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:06:08.

Masters (40+): 1. Diane Gates, 47, Boulder, CO, 1:08:52; 2. Anissa Schymik, 40, 1:11:15; 3. Kori Jew, 44, Boulder, CO, 1:13:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Georgeann Richardson, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:18; 2. Janet Degrazia, 56, Boulder, CO, 1:27:16; 3. Sherry Roberts, 55, Thornton, CO, 1:28:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Virginia Landes, 61, Lafayette, CO, 1:32:13; 2. Linda Samuels, 66, Centennial, CO, 1:59:42; 3. Beverly Pedersen, 64, Fort Collins, CO, 2:00:12.

5M Overall Male: 1. Matthew Tebo, 22, Boulder, CO, 25:18 CR; 2. Curtis Begley Jr., 24, Boulder, CO, 25:40; 3. Adam Rich, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:04; 4. Jason Simpson, 27, Monument, CO, 26:35; 5. Jordan Jones, 30, Golden, CO, 26:42. Masters (40+): 1. Ty Godwin, 49, Highlands Ranch, CO, 34:38; 2. Brent Morris, 43, Littleton, CO, 35:53; 3. Charles Trujillo, 45, 36:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dane Spale, 55, Lakewood, CO, 31:49; 2. Eddie Metro, 50, Ft. Collins, CO, 32:51; 3. Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, CO, 33:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Martin Hidalgo, 68, Littleton, CO, 41:53; 2. Richard Hemp, 64, Boulder, CO, 50:35; 3. Greg Johnson, 63, Englewood, CO, 56:07. Overall Female: 1. Susan Partridge, 31, Sowerby Bridge, UK, 28:21 CR; 2. Kathy Butler, 38, Nederland, CO, 30:13; 3. Jocelyn Petrella, 32, Denver, CO, 31:08; 4. Tressa Breindel, 33, Boulder, CO, 31:44; 5. Nancy Citriglia, 37, Winter Park, CO, 32:40. Masters (40+): 1. Valerie Shockley, 46, Greenwood Village, CO, 38:11; 2. Sylvia Arellano, 45, Parker, CO, 40:48; 3. Wendy Figueroa, 40, 43:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carolyn Weiss, 53, Golden, CO, 38:14; 2. Joanie Holden, 53, 38:31; 3. Beth Brady, 54, Englewood, CO, 40:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Shane Holonitch, 61, Englewood, CO, 40:09; 2. Annette Ferguson, 60, Denver, CO, 59:22; 3. Kathi Likes, 60, Arvada, CO, 1:12:18.

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Christine Adamowski, 44, 40:36; 2. Amy Gensler, 44, 48:02; 3. Julie Evans, 40, 49:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karen Fernandez, 56, 55:33; 2. Nina Khosravi, 50, 57:53; 3. Ellie Fargher, 58, 59:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Tina Albert, 60, 50:43; 2. Geri Virtue, 61, 1:01:36; 3. Nikki Raschbacher, 61, 1:11:24.

5K Overall Male: 1. Keaka Jackson, 31, 19:29; 2. Paul Lottridge, 45, 19:33; 3. Arnie Salazar, 44, 19:34; 4. Phillip Schumacher, 31, 19:44; 5. Dan Valerio, 51, 19:45. Masters (40+): 1. Paul Lottridge, 45, 19:33; 2. Arnie Salazar, 44, 19:34; 3.

Philip Snyder, 42, 20:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Valerio, 51, 19:45; 2. Michael Guenther, 50, 20:20; 3. John Chapman, 53, 21:18. Seniors (60+): 1. Mac Zamore, 64, 32:58; 2. Loyd Cox, 60, 36:05; 3. Thomas Flinn, 63, 41:51. Overall Female: 1. Heather Crosby, 38, 20:33; 2. Li Downs, 15, 20:55; 3.

McKinley Jones, 13, 22:06; 4. Georgina Needham, 34, 24:30; 5. Sara Shriver, 34, 24:36. Masters (40+): 1. Susan Lottridge, 41, 24:50; 2. Joy Geltmacher, 45, 25:26; 3. Barbara Garey, 43, 25:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Wenday Pomeranz, 50, 24:48; 2. Marsha Maikovich, 58, 30:31; 3. Debra Mackillop, 59, 31:29. Seniors (60+): 1. Sue Hoenshell-Brown, 60, 41:07; 2. Arlene Boyle, 76, 42:50; 3. Patricia Bulizak, 69, 1:06:49.

PPRR Winter Series IV February 25, 2012 Black Forest, CO 485 Finishers (187 - 20K, 398 - 10K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,350’ - Course Records: 20K = Peter Maksimow, 1:15:39 (2011); Gina Lucrezi, 1:21:26 (2009); 10K = Jason Hubbard, 33:36 (2005); Amand Ewing, 42:18 (2011) 20K Overall Male: 1. Ryan Hafer, 25, Colorado Springs, CO,

1:13:26 CR; 2. Scott Spillman, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:18:37; 3. Greg Friedman, 39, Lafayette, CO, 1:19:02; 4.

Chris Chorney, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:59; 5. Neal Oseland, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:21:08. Masters (40+): 1. Neal Oseland, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:21:08; 2. Paul Sullivan, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:36; 3. Nathaniel Kiser, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:24:31; 2. Bill Cherrier, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:35; 3. Tom Karmondy, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Phil Goulding, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:45:53; 2. Dave Diaz, 63, Pueblo, CO, 1:47:58; 3. Larry Miller, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:51:02. Overall Female: 1. Stephanie Meredith, 29, Colorado Springs, CO 1:31:34; 2. Amy Friedman, 36, Lafayette, CO, 1:32:30; 3. Jannelle Allen, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:37:05; 4. Kate Brien, 18, USAFA, CO, 1:38:33; 5. Jaclyn Roberson, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:40:05.

Masters (40+): 1. Kerry Page, 44, Monument, CO, 1:47:44; 2.

Katie Katalin, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:48:31; 3. Lori Vest, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:53:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Sharon McDowell-Larsen, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:43:41; 2. Sandra Scott, 51, Lakewood, CO, 1:52:58; 3. Susan Quinn, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:59:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol Kinzy, 64, Pueblo, CO, 1:58:00; 2. Jane Potter, 63, Centennial, CO, 2:06:24; 3. Carol Lyndell, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:16:08.

10K Overall Male: 1. Logan Wealing, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:51; 2. Michael Weiss, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:20; 3. Mike Claflin, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:02; 4.

Quin Ralston, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:50; 5. Brad Poppele, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:12. Masters (40+): 1.

Brad Poppele, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:12; 2. Kenneth Wright, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:47; 3. Rick Hessek, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rick Shoulberg, 50, Guffey, CO, 43:27; 2. Michael Guenther, 50, Monument, CO, 45:26; 3. Dan Knight, 51, Littleton, CO, 45:59.

Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Orendorff, 60, Pueblo, CO, 46:20; 2.

Craig Hayes, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:54; 3. Donald Karl, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 56:51. Overall Female: 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:23; 2. Amanda Ewing, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:26; 3. Ruth Waller, 27, Loveland, CO, 44:58; 4. Katie Rainsberger, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:14; 5. Rileigh Darby-McClure, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:13. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:23; 2. Lisa McCone, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:30; 3. Janet Godwin, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 57:05.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Rainsberger, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:41; 2. Susan Griffin, 56, Castle Rock, CO, 56:21; 3. Eydie Elkins, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:51.

Seniors (60+): 1. Gloria Montava, 64, Pueblo, CO, 1:03:55; 2.

Karen Karl, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:51; 3. Rita Ballard, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:41.

THE START OF THAT DAM RUN HALF MARATHON.

Anthem Fight For Air Climb February 26, 2012 Denver, CO 1,792 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: unknown Overall Male: 1. Jess Palmer, 31, 6:44; 2. Shawn Erchinger, 43, 6:54; 3. Rob Kosick, 37, 7:06; 4. Simon Gutierrez, 45, 7:06; 5. Corey Dobson, 27, 7:15. Masters (40+): 1. Shawn Erchinger, 43, 6:54; 2. Simon Gutierrez, 45, 7:06; 3. Brian Kraus, 41, 7:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Trahanovsky, 53, 7:46; 2. Ricky McDonald, 50, 7:57; 3. Mark McIntosh, 53, 9:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Peter Francis, 64, 9:53; 2. Perry Haney, 60, 10:05; 3. Erik Carlson, 64, 10:37. Overall Female: 1. Kim Dobson, 27, 8:11; 2. Melanie Mitchell, 33, 8:45; 3. Jennifer Ellis, 51, 9:16; 4. Andrea Hill, 34, 9:21; 5. Katie Henderson, 30, 9:28. Masters (40+): 1. Laurie Nakauchi, 42, 9:52; 2. Joanne Follett, 45, 9:59; 3. Maree Chavez, 47, 10:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jennifer Ellis, 51, 9:16; 2. Diane Groff, 54, 10:13; 3.

Sally Alderwick, 54, 10:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Pamela Drake, 60, 11:45; 2. Margaret Jacot, 64, 12:47; 3. Kris Jones, 64, 13:08.

That Dam Run March 4, 2012 Denver, CO 814 Finishers (333 - 13.1M, 481 - 5K) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Japeth Ng’ojoy, 1:13:46 (2011); Kris Klotzbach, 1:30:19 (2011); 5K = Matt Peharda, 16:57 (2011); Jordyn Colter, 19:30 (2011)

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13.1M Overall Male: 1. Tyler Sewald, 29, 1:16:28; 2. Greg Decent, 32, Vail, CO, 1:20:45; 3. Richard Demarco, 21, Littleton, CO, 1:21:22; 4. Chris Slootmaker, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 1:21:49; 5. Nate Llerandi, 43, Lafayette, CO, 1:22:16.

Masters (40+): 1. Nate Llerandi, 43, Lafayette, CO, 1:22:16; 2. Phillip Buckley, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:30:53; 3. Scott Barnes, 43, Boulder, CO, 1:31:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Jay Survil, 52, Aurora, CO, 1:27:26; 2. David Hanson, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:40:01; 3. Stan Ward, 53, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:41:08. Seniors (60+): 1. Don Van Dell, 69, Loveland, CO, 1:46:49; 2. Gonzalo Pingarron, 60, Denver, CO, 1:57:50; 3. Alexis Hawker, 64, Centennial, CO, 2:15:39.

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Overall Female: 1. Debbie Patskowski, 33, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:30:31; 2. Jenna Slootmaker, 29, Fort Collins, CO, 1:36:46; 3. Emily Dugan, 33, Denver, CO, 1:37:30; 4. Kelsey Jones, 30, Denver, CO, 1:37:36; 5. Katie Bolling, 35, Littleton, CO, 1:38:39. Masters (40+): 1. Melanie Menezes, 49, Aurora, CO, 1:43:34; 2. Michelle Orgill, 40, Castle Rock, CO, 1:44:38; 3. Judy Beckenbach, 40, Denver, CO, 1:50:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kolene Brown, 51, Lakewood, CO, 1:53:56; 2. Janice Webb, 57, Larkspur, CO, 2:07:55; 3. Mina Moreno, 53, Parker, CO, 2:17:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Beverly Pedersen, 64, Fort Collins, CO, 2:34:13.

5K Overall Male: 1. Matt Peharda, 23, Littleton, CO, 17:34; 2.

Ryan Wess, 33, 18:46; 3. Eric Rine, 43, Lakewood, CO, 18:52; 4. Keaka Jackson, 31, Denver, CO, 19:09; 5. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 19:44. Masters (40+): 1. Eric Rine, 43, Lakewood, CO, 18:52; 2. Derrick Nickel, 49, Denver, CO, 20:59; 3. Richard Vangilder, 43, Thornton, CO, 21:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Valerio, 51, Denver, CO, 19:44; 2. Daniel Burton, 51, Greeley, CO, 21:23; 3. Mark Billinghurst, 50, Greenwood Village, CO, 21:57. Seniors (60+): 1. John Anderson, 64, Englewood, CO, 22:48; 2. Dan Clasen, 61, Denver, CO, 26:15; 3. Jack Barry, 73, 26:54. Overall Female: 1. Annie Trizna, 12, Highlands Ranch, CO, 20:12; 2. Megan Elward, 29, Littleton, CO, 20:12; 3. Julie Vitella, 12, Littleton, CO, 20:29; 4. Melissa McKinley, 22, Denver, CO, 20:34; 5. Christine O’Gorman, 23, Westminster, CO, 20:43. Masters (40+): 1. Corey Hooten, 40, Erie, CO, 21:24; 2. Erin Moser, 40, 24:15; 3. Jill Parker, 48, Centennial, CO, 25:21. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Leanne Olson, 50, Englewood, CO, 25:40; 2. Jill D. Farnsworth, 52, 27:50; 3. Maureen Harvey, 54, Lakewood, CO, 28:29. Seniors (60+): 1. Ruth Ridgway, 67, Denver, CO, 35:37; 2. Heather Wood, 61, Denver, CO, 35:45; 3. Penelope O’Donnell, 62, Golden, CO, 35:54.

A Run Through Time March 10, 2012 Salida, CO

328 Finishers (140 - 26.2M, 188 - 13.1M) - Timing by: Chaffee County Runners Club - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,100’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Timmy Parr, 3:03:42 (2009), Keri Nelson, 3:19:05 (2010); 13.1M = Michael Trahan, 1:24:08 (2010); Brandy Erholtz, 1:28:36 (2010) 26.2M M Overall Male: 1. Nick Clark, 37, Fort Collins, CO, 3:13:51; 2. Jason Koop, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:14:51; 3.

Nick Pedatella, 26, Boulder, CO, 3:24:02; 4. Kyle Pietari, 25, Denver, CO, 3:26:05; 5. Eric Koenig, 22, Boulder, CO, 3:26:23.

Masters (40+): 1. Harry Harcrow, 44, Larkspur, CO, 4:01:02; 2. Matthew Owen, 42, Monument, CO, 4:21:13; 3. Clark Sundahl, 41, Monument, CO, 4:25:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tom Sobal, 54, Salida, CO, 4:16:24; 2. Daniel Schmidt, 54, Salida, CO, 4:21:57; 3. Gary Harrington, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:24:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Pero, 60, Jemez Springs, CO, 4:58:39; 2. John Hobbs, 66, Evergreen, CO, 6:49:11.

Overall Female: 1. Leila Degrave, 34, Evergreen, CO, 3:47:54; 2. Kara Henry, 27, Boulder, CO, 4:06:19; 3. Shannon Schwab, 34, Silverthorne, CO, 4:41:30; 4. Michele Bierstedt, 42, Littleton, CO, 4:43:03; 5. Ezra Hurwitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:48:22. Masters (40+): 1. Michele Bierstedt, 42, Littleton, CO, 4:43:03; 2. Ezra Hurwitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:48:22; 3. Junko Kazukawa, 48, Denver, CO, 4:51:08.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Yvonne Allmaras, 50, Littleton, CO, 5:43:29; 2. Chris Hicklin, 52, Pagosa Springs, CO, 5:59:41; 3.

Theresa Daus-Weber, 57, Morrison, CO, 6:08:29.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Greg Friedman, 39, Lafayette, CO, 1:35:16; 2. Mike Grady, 29, Lyons, CO, 1:38;13; 3. Matt Bowe, 29, Dillon, CO, 1:39:37; 4. Dan O’Connell, 34, Denver, CO, 1:44:46; 5. Garret Rock, 33, Golden, CO, 1:44:53. Masters (40+): 1. Kent Berryman, 43, Crested Butte, CO, 1:48:55; 2.

Kip Nagy, 45, Creede, CO, 1:55:21; 3. Alex Rudney, 41, Salida, CO, 1:57:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Greg Policky, 52, Salida, CO, 2:06:58; 2. Kevin Waters, 51, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2:09:25; 3. Rich Michelson, 55, Loveland, CO, 2:10:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Mike Sugaski, 60, Salida, CO, 2:04:52; 2. Dave Diaz, 63, Pueblo, CO, 2:14:52; 3. Doug Saari, 70, Santa Fe, NM, 2:18:30. Overall Female: 1. Amy Friedman, 36, Lafayette, CO, 1:45:23; 2. Shelley Nelson, 32, Denver, CO, 1:51:11; 3. Nancy

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Citriglia, 37, Winter Park, CO, 1:51:54; 4. Kristy Falcon, 33, Salida, CO, 1:54:18; 5. Anne Martin, 29, Littleton, CO, 2:03:38.

Masters (40+): 1. Sarah Hudelson, 42, Salida, CO, 2:07:30; 2.

Michelle Schamberger, 44, Leadville, CO, 2:15:07; 3. Laurie Blankenship, 41, Evergreen, CO, 2:15:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Dolan, 55, Buena Vista, CO, 2:07:08; 2. Barb Dolan, 55, Buena Vista, CO, 2:14:26; 3. Patricia Flynn, 52, Pagosa Springs, CO, 2:14:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Sandy Gnos, 61, Pagosa Springs, CO, 3:02:21.

5K On St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO 3,107 Finishers - Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,035’ - Course Records: Ryan Kirkpatrick, 14:45 (2007); Alisha Williams, 17:17 (2009) Overall Male: 1. Tommy Neal, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:26; 2. Sean Brown, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:44; 3.

Kenneth Foster, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:45; 4. James Burns, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:50; 5. Michael Weiss, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:59. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:21; 2. Adolpho Carillo, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:26; 3. Gerald Romero, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:30; 2. John Goodloe, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:35; 3. Rick Shoulberg, 51, Guffey, CO, 19:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Chuck Smead, 60, Mosca, CO, 18:47; 2. Robert Launsby, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:30; 3. Lee Oly, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:56.

Overall Female: 1. Ana Ewing, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:07; 2. Elizabeth Watkins, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:20; 3. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:25; 4.

Megan Burrell, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:34; 5. Kelli Lusk, 42, Manitou Springs, CO, 19:46. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:25; 2. Kelli Lusk, 42, Manitou Springs, CO, 19:46; 3. Kristin Sturges, 45, Peyton, CO, 23:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sue Gates, 51, Colorado

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COLORADORUNNERMAG.COM

Overall Male: 1. Paul Petersen, 32, 15:36; 2. Jonathan Huie, 31, 15:44; 3. Jordan Wilson, 24, 15:52; 4. Steve Folkerts, 39, 16:41; 5. Mark Saunders, 35, 16:46. Masters (40+): 1. Brian Erb, 41, 16:58; 2. Chad Flynn, 40, 18:00; 3. Tony Dragan, 46, 18:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Raul Carrizalez, 51, 18:09; 2.

Mike Maher, 52, 19:43; 3. Michael Higgins, 57, 19:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Lou Huie, 65, 22:44; 2. Larry Avery, 70, 24:29; 3. Neil MacFarlane, 70, 25:26. Overall Female: 1. Brianne Nelson, 31, 16:59; 2. Candice Chavez, 26, 18:10; 3. Sarah Hansen, 34, 18:30; 4. Leora Garcia, 27, 18:51; 5. Emily Van Wasshenova, 24, 19:09. Masters (40+): 1. Stella Heffron, 44, 20:08; 2.

Stephenie Scholl, 49, 20:38; 3. Kristin Powell, 41, 20:39.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bethany Hrbek, 51, 23:30; 2. Diane Groff, 54, 23:38; 3. Janet Sherman, 51, 24:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 65, 23:01; 2. Libby James, 75, 24:47; 3.

Cathy Morgan, 65, 25:06.

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217 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ - Course Records: unknown Overall Male: 1. Tyler McCandless, 26, 15:23; 2. Trent Briney, 33, 15:33; 3. Matthew Flach, 34, 16:51; 4. Tyler Scholl, 11, 17:11; 5. Daniel Bloom, 16, 17:27. Masters (40+): 1. James Bleakley, 44, 19:52; 2. Douglas Skiba, 40, 20:50; 3. John Pelnar, 48, 21:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Christopher Benton, 52, 20:09; 2. Jim Messer, 53, 23:09; 3. Rick Bruess, 52, 23:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Brent Weigner, 62, 21:26; 2.

William McIntyre, 65, 23:11; 3. Ed Heffen, 61, 23:57. Overall Female: 1. Brianne Nelson, 31, 17:05; 2. Candice Chavez, 26, 18:00; 3. Tabor Scholl, 15, 18:18; 4. Lauren Gregory, 12, 19:50; 5. Stephanie Scholl, 49, 20:50. Masters (40+): 1. Stephanie Scholl, 49, 20:50; 2. Melanie Davis, 42, 21:13; 3. Shannon Teslow, 47, 22:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laura Bruess, 51, 21:48; 2. Karen Harder, 53, 29:16; 3. Hazel Reed, 51, 29:34.

Seniors (60+): 1. Deborah Kellogg, 63, 27:42; 2. Bonnie Clark, 67, 29:18; 3. Sarah Nice, 64, 31:55.

Boulder Spring Races April 1, 2012 Boulder, CO 1,538 Finishers (981 - 13.1M, 187 - 10M, 370 - 5M) - Timing by: My Race Result - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,260’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Scott Larson, 1:06:31 (2003); Yasuyo Iwamoto, 1:16:04 (2004); 10M = Brian Ream, 1:01:13 (2010); Laura Bruess, 1:10:15 (2010); 5M = New race 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Mark Hillers, 1:15:41; 2. Chris Grauch, 1:17:39; 3. Dave Mackey, 1:21:22; 4. Henry Reed, 1:22:12; 5. Clifton Railsback, 1:22:35. Masters (40+): 1. Chris Grauch, 1:17:39; 2. Dave Mackey, 1:21:22; 3. Henry Reed, 1:22:12.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Carlson, 1:27:53; 2. Jeff Ogren, 1:30:36; 3. Bob, Basse, 1:35:41. Seniors (60+): 1.

Charles Lowrie, 1:45:11; 2. Jeff Dumas, 1:48:43; 3. Michael Puhr, 1:51:06. Overall Female: 1. Liz Yelling, 1:18:47; 2. Ellie Keyser, 1:23:14; 3. Nicole Chyr, 1:28:17; 4. Jamie Arnold, 1:28:36; 5. Cynthia Steinbrecher, 1:29:51. Masters (40+): 1. Kiki Silver, 1:34:21; 2. Michelle Ford, 1:39:35; 3. Junko Kazukawa 1:40:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ellen Hart, 1:30:56; 2. Margie Wheat, 1:51:09; 3. Nancy Breit 1:55:11.

Seniors (60+): 1. Kathy Kirsling, 1:58:46; 2. Joanne Harms, 2:07:20; 3. Michele Obermeier, 2:12:50.

10M Overall Male: 1. Peter Hegelbach, 1:07:46; 2. Michael Kane, 1:11:04; 3. Geoffrey Ames, 1:11:10; 4. David Frick, 1:12:25; 5. David Lehn, 1:13:14. Masters (40+): 1. Peter Hegelbach, 1:07:46; 2. David Frick, 1:12:25; 3. David Lehn,

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1:13:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Kane, 1:11:04; 2.

Geoffrey Ames, 1:11:10; 3. David Smith, 1:17:53. Seniors (60+): 1. Lou Huie, 1:22:42; 2. Wayne Itano, 1:24:20; 3. William McIntyre, 1:25:42. Overall Female: 1. Martha Tenorio, 1:06:48 CR; 2. Alison Steele, 1:10:24; 3. Amy Oldenburg, 1:10:43; 4.

Emily Steele, 1:12:38; 5. Tricia Cawdrey, 1:13:25. Masters (40+): 1. Martha Tenorio, 1:06:48; 2. Frances Bonon, 1:16:48; 3. Kathy Davis, 1:17:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diane Groff, 1:27:15; 2. Susan Eastman Walton, 1:36:17; 3. Sherrie Pinello, 1:38:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 1:21:14; 2. Tina Albert, 1:22:57; 3. Linda Adam-Hall, 1:29:58.

5M Overall Male: 1. Jason Hartmann, 24:19 CR; 2. Clint Wells, 24:56; 3. Tyler McCandless, 25:25; 4. Matt Levassiur, 25:27; 5. Josh Eberly, 25:36. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 27:20; 2. Robert Weiner, 27:39; 3. James Johnson, 27:44.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Allen, 35:25; 2. John Ferguson, 35:54; 3. James Hewat, 36:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Chuck Gower, 43:18; 2. Jim Steen, 44:14; 3. Barry Martin, 45:59.

Overall Female: 1. Brianne Nelson, 28:12 CR; 2. Nuta Olaru, 29:08; 3. Kara Lubieniecki, 29:30; 4. Christie Foster, 29:44; 5.

Brooke Kish, 29:57. Masters (40+): 1. Nuta Olaru, 29:08; 2.

Kristin Powell, 35:39; 3. Jennifer Ward, 37:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cynthia Ferrer, 43:55; 2. Laurie Miller, 51:59; 3. Joan Bleacher, 52:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Betsy Cornelius, 54:02; 2.

Eileen Croissant, 1:00:18; 3. Madeleine Camp, 1:32:18.

13.1 At Westminster April 7, 2012 Westminster, CO 237 Finishers (166 - 13.1M, 71 - 5K) - Timing by: Redline Running Company - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,500’ - Course Records: Course Records: 13.1M = Michael Krause, 1:29:51 (2011); Christie Foster, 1:27:54 (2011); 5K = New race 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Kyle Pietari, 25, Denver, CO, 1:19:13 CR; 2. Michael Kraus, 37, Westminster, CO, 1:19:52; 3. Driss Majdoub, 41, Denver, CO, 1:21:39; 4. Mark Mulholland, 40, Westminster, CO, 1:23:07; 5. Greg Tyndhil, 37, Arvada, CO, 1:25:03. Masters (40+): 1. Mark Mulholland, 40, Westminster, CO, 1:23:07; 2. Brad Rix, 45, Arvada, CO, 1:33:33; 3. Matthew Sweson, 43, Minnetonka, MN, 1:34:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sam Trevino, 52, Westminster, CO, 1:32:36; 2. Gary Licht, 53, Englewood, CO, 1:35:31; 3. Thomas Denning, 51, Superior, CO, 1:35:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Neil MacFarlane, 70, Westminster, CO, 1:59:53; 2. Bill Beardall, 60, Centennial, CO, 2:12:18; 3. Richard Mitchell, Fort Lupton, CO, 2:15:02.

Overall Female: 1. Christine O’Gorman, 23, Westminster, CO, 1:30:47; 2. Rebecca Much, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:32:47; 3.

Amy Smith, 23, Westminster, CO, 1:32:49; 4. Tiffany Barrett, 24, Longmont, CO, 1:34:13; 5. Kelli Haselden, 48, Arvada, CO, 1:37:49. Masters (40+): 1. Kelli Haselden, 48, Arvada, CO, 1:37:49; 2. Kathleen Lawrence, 40, Longmont, CO, 1:48:53; 3. Faith Morrell, 40, Aurora, CO, 1:52:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robbi Young, 53, Erie, CO, 2:06:26; 2. Patty Mayer, 52, Greeley, CO, 2:12:14; 3. Tammy Boettner, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:12:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Joanne Harms, 60, Fort Collins, CO, 2:03:15; 2. Adele Pitt, 61, Cudahy, WI, 2:10:57; 3. Barbara Stratton, 63, Westminster, CO, 2:29:26.

5K Overall Male: 1. Danny Whelan, 29, Greenwood Village, CO, 16:49 CR; 2. Matthew Frank, 44, Louisville, CO, 18:41; 3. Steve Vierling, 36, Denver, CO, 20:08; 4. Jason Koemans, 21, LaGrange, WY, 21:21; 5. Brandon Rockwood, 15, 21:49.

Masters (40+): 1. Matthew Frank, 44, Louisville, CO, 18:41; 2.

Dan Tackman, 46, Westminster, CO, 26:12; 3. Cody Kemp, 40, Boulder, CO, 26:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. James Rendon, 50, New London, CT, 25:04; 2. David Lutter, 59, Commerce, CO, 25:58; 3. James Talarico, 55, Westminster, CO, 26:14.

Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Avery, 71, Boulder, CO, 23:50; 2. Colin Brockman, 64, Denver, CO, 30:12. Overall Female: 1. JenniferLynne Dolan, 26, Greenwood Village, CO, 22:35 CR; 2. Lena Lucas, 36, Broomfield, CO, 22:38; 3. Giulia DeMeo-Licht, 29, Boulder, CO, 23:08; 4. Sue Butcher, 59, Boulder, CO, 23:15; 5. Dana Prosser, 38, Boulder, CO, 23:46. Masters (40+): 1.

Carleen Crombie, 45, Northglenn, CO, 27:00; 2. Joanna Lee, 43, Thornton, CO, 28:47; 3. Marybeth Jones, 42, Denver, CO, 29:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sue Butcher, 59, Boulder, CO, 23:15; 2. Patricia Hale, 50, Westminster, CO, 25:36; 3. Denise Bury, 56, Lee’s Summit, MO, 28:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Helen Marshall, 62, Westminster, CO, 48:28; 2. Barbara Wacker, 71, Fairplay, CO, 49:40.

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running / walking

05/11

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

05/13

Title 9K+; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; titlenine. com/t9k; 303-996-0074

05/12

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

05/13

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

05/12

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

05/13

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

05/12

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

05/15

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

05/12

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

05/17

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

05/12

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

05/18

05/12

Fear the Deer Trail Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Deer Creek Canyon Park, Littleton, CO; fearthedeer.co; 720-352-3638

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

05/19

05/12

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

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

05/19

05/12

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

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

05/19

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

05/19

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

05/19

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

05/19

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

05/19

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

05/19

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

MAY 05/04

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

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

05/05

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

05/05

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

05/05

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

05/05

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

05/05

05/06

05/06

05/06

05/06

Take 5 in the Garden of the Gods; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com Colorado Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; thecoloradomarathon. com Fairmount 5000; 9:00 AM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; fairmountpta.org Hawk Hustle 5K; 9:00 AM; Horizon High School, Thornton, CO; horizon.adams12.org; 720972-4400

05/12

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

05/12

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

05/12

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

05/12

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

05/12

Police Memorial 5K; 9:00 AM; Community Park, Superior, CO; flatironsevents.com; 303-441-4917

05/12

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

05/12

Run for the Door 5K; 8:30 AM; Cheesman Park, Denver, CO; runforthedoor.org

05/12

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

05/12

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

05/12

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

05/12

Playworks Denver Run for Recess; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; active. com; 720-722-4226

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

05/27

Animas Surgical Hospital Narrow Gauge Runs; 10M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org

05/27

Bluegrass Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Thonoff Park, Salida, CO; salidaraces.org

05/27

Double 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; double5k.com

05/27

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

06/02

Blazing Bullets Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Christopher Fields, Westminster, CO; wpsrf.org; 303658-4039

06/02

Golden Gate Dirty Thirty; 50K, 12M, 7M; 6:00 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Black Hawk, CO; goldengatedirtythirty.org; 303990-9049

06/02

Jodi’ Race For Awareness 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; colo-ovariancancer.org

06/02

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

06/02

NCYH Power Play 5K; 9:00 AM; NoCo Ice Center, Fort Collins, CO; ncyh.pointstreaksites.com; 970-206-4423

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

05/20

Mountaineer Marathon; 7:00 AM; Lake City, CO; lake-citymarathon. com/ 06/02

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

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

05/20

05/13

05/20

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

06/02

05/13

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

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

05/22

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

06/02

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

05/26

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

06/02

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

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

05/06

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

05/13

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

05/13

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

Stop Drop & Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Lewis Palmer High School, Colorado Springs, CO; tri-lakesfire. com; 719-310-3306

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

05/06

05/08

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

05/19

05/26

Mother’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; mothersday5k. com; 303-578-2772 Mother’s Day Mile; 1:00 PM; Glenwood Medical Associates, Glenwood Springs, CO; advocatesafehouse.org

May/June 2012

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):

2012 Racing Series Schedule 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

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

June 24

Stadium Stampede

5K

Denver

July 4

Four On The Fourth

4K

Boulder

July 8

Summer Roundup Trail Race

12K

Colorado Springs

PRIZE MONEY! $4,800 Total Prize Purse donated by Avery Brewing Company & Boulder Running Company

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

Racing Series Scoring

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.

UPCOMING SERIES RACES:

Scoring System

Place All Divisions

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May 19

June 2

June 9

June 24

Thornton

Loveland

Frisco

Denver

EVE NT G U I D E

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

06/03

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

06/03

06/03

06/03

Fish Hatchery 5K; 9:00 AM; National Fish Hatchery, Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall.com; 605641-7580 Jazz Fest 5K; 3:00 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; jazzfestrun.com; 303-926-1017 Leaves of Hope; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO; bkbltd. com

06/03

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

06/03

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

06/07

06/09

06/09

06/09

06/10

SALOMON Run the Rockies 5K Trail Race; 9:00 AM; Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area, Frisco, CO; runtherockies.com; 303-6352815

06/10

Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; epilepsycolorado.org; 303-3779774

06/13

06/14

Father’s Day Mile; 6:15 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303331-8323

06/14

FIBArk Tenderfoot Mountain Hill Climb; 6:00 PM; Tenderfoot Mountain, Salida, CO; salidarec. com; 719-539-6738

06/14

06/14

Boulder 5K Stride Series I; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917 2M Challenge Series; 8:00 AM; North Casper Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com; 307-267-8593

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

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

06/10

Garden of the Gods 10M; 10M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; gardentenmile.com; 719-473-2625

Colorado Corporate Challenge; 5K; 6:00 PM; Colorado Tech Center, Louisville, CO; corporatechallengecolorado.com; 303-926-1017 Break the Cycle 5K; 8:30 AM; Beaver Mountain Estates, South Fork, CO; heathermeyer.net; 719480-1525

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

06/16

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

06/16

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

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

06/17

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

06/17

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

06/23

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

06/23

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

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

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

06/24

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

06/24

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

06/24

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

06/28

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

06/30

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

06/30

Leadville Marathon; 26.2M, 15M; 8:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries.com

06/30

North Fork 50; 50M, 50K; 7:00 AM; Pine Valley Ranch Park, Pine, CO; northfork50.com; 303-9033533

06/30

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

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

07/04

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

07/04

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

07/04

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

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

06/16

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

06/16

Native American 5K National Championships; 8:00 AM; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM; sportswarriorstc.com; 505-7103323

06/24

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

07/04

06/16

Northside Stride 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; plannedpethoodposse.org; 303937-5082

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

06/24

Lyons River Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Sandstone Park, Lyons, CO; townoflyons.com; 303-823-8250

07/04

06/16

River Run for Orphans; 9:00 AM; Eagle Rim Park, Grand Junction, CO; RiverRunforOrphans.org; 970-208-3147

06/24

Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run; 7:00 AM; Aurora Sports Park, Aurora, CO; downanddirtymudrun. com; 818-707-8866

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

07/04

Let Freedom Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Streets Fitness, Louisville, CO; 3wraces.com; 720-722-4226

06/24

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

07/04

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

06/24

PurpleStride Denver; 7:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; purplestride.org; 720-226-8692

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

06/24

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

07/05

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

06/16

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

06/16

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

06/16

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

06/17

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

06/17

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

06/16

Camp Eden 5K; 10:00 AM; Camp Eden, Golden, CO; campeden5k. org Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 15K; 8:00 AM; Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com; 720880-1221

Summit Trail Running Series Race #1; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

06/17

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

May/June 2012

06/27

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

07/07

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

07/07

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

Middle Park Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Polhamus Park, Granby, CO; digdeepsports.com; 303-960-8129

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

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

Allenspark Run Like the Wind; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; The Old Gallery, Allenspark, CO; allensparkoldgallery.com; 303747-2840

07/14

07/14

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

07/14

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

07/14

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

07/14

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

07/14

07/15

South Suburban July Fun Run Series II; 5K; 8:00 AM; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com Barr Trail Mountain Race; 12M; 7:00 AM; Cog Railway Station, Manitou Springs, CO; runpikespeak.com

07/15

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

07/15

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

07/15

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

07/18

Summit Trail Running Series Race #3; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

07/19

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

07/20

UNDERWEARNESS’ Drop Your Drawers & Run Wild! 5K; 6:00 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; underwearness.org; 816-392-7816

07/21

Classic 10K; 7:00 AM; Tiffany Square, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803

07/21

Kendall Mountain Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Grand Imperial Hotel, Silverton, CO; ultrasignup.com

07/21

Naked Foot 5K; 8:00 AM; Clement Park, Littleton, CO; thenakedfoot5k.com; 720-3523638

07/21

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

07/21

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

07/28

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

07/28

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

07/28

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

07/28

SHAPE Diva Dash; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; divadash.com; 303-667-5559

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

06/21

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

06/24

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

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

05/12

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

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

07/10

05/19

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

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

05/26

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

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

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

JULY

MAY

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 07/17

06/03

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

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

07/19

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

06/03

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

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

07/22

07/27

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

06/07

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

07/28

CF Climb; 8:00 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; colorado.cff.org/climb; 303-296-6610

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

07/24

06/09

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

06/09

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

07/28

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

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

07/26

07/28

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

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

07/31

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

07/21

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

07/26

07/28

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

07/28

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

06/09

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

06/10

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

06/14

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

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THE PR FAIRY STRIKES A POSE WITH AUTHOR BOB GASSEN

race, which raises money for Starpoint, a charity that, among other missions, assists developmentally disabled adults. At some races, I notice no personal touch. However, at the Autumn Color Run, a number of volunteers contribute time and post race food to make the event not only a success but also a unique Buena Vista experience. The first time I participated in this race, I was overwhelmed by the tables filled with numerous homemade baked goods brought that morning by volunteers. Like Linda, the residents of Buena Vista love their community.

While I was chatting with Linda, she pointed at a runner nearing the park. “That’s Mike, my insurance agent.” A few moments later, she yelled, “Way to go, Mike!” as she waived her wand at him. Later, she noted, “Many of my former eighth grade students now run this race.” Although small town living has drawbacks, getting personally involved with those with whom you live isn’t one of them.

As a joke, I asked Linda when she discovered that she possessed magical power. After all, fairies have the power to bewitch. After pondering my question for a moment, she replied that one of her goals in life was to be an outstanding teacher. In her English classes, she used costumes and hats to enliven her classes and bring out the best in shy students. Does this qualify as magic? I’ll let the reader make that judgment. As I watch tired runners break into a smile when Linda waves her wand, I know that she really does have the power of magic.

Author Bob Gassen lives and runs in Canon City.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? As I head down West Main Street in Buena Vista, my legs turning to putty, I spot the smiling face of the PR fairy of the Autumn Color Run. She stands at the entrance to McPhelemy Park, waving her autumn leaf wand, encouraging all the exhausted runners as they head into the park, run over the wooden bridge, and cross the finish line. –BOB GASSEN I have competed in the Autumn Color Run for four consecutive years, and as I approach McPhelemy Park, I look forward to seeing the PR fairy who creates a different costume each year. At age 64, I need all the help I can get, including the magic of a fairy. This year, I decided to interview this interesting woman who created a unique race tradition in Buena Vista.

The PR fairy, aka Linda Andersen, taught eighth grade English in Buena Vista for 32 years. The idea for a PR fairy happened by accident 15 years ago. According to Linda, her daughter, who competed in the Autumn Color Run, suggested that Linda act as a greeter for finishing runners.

Since Linda loves costumes and hats, this gave her the idea of becoming a fun run fairy and later, the PR fairy.

Many great races like the Boston Marathon and the Peach Tree Road Race establish unique traditions. The Autumn Color Run is no exception.

The PR fairy idea also fits the concept of community involvement in this 38 coloradorunnermag.com

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