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HOW TO RUN A 10K • HYDRATION TIPS FOR SWEATY RUNNERS • NEWBIES GUIDE TO RUNNING JARGON • RUNNERS REFLECT ON BOSTON

PU B LI S H E R ’ S LET TE R

Is the Marathon Losing Popularity?

I’ve read news reports recently that the popularity of the marathon is starting to lose some of its fizz. Such news items say that interest is waning as runners start to check it off of their bucket list, or that maybe runners are realizing how hard it is to train for the 26.2 mile distance while juggling other demands, like working full time and raising kids. It’s true that for the first time since 2001, Running USA has recorded a decline in the total number of marathon finishers. The estimated number of U.S. marathon finishers fell from a record 518,000 in 2011 to 487,000 in 2012 (a 6% decrease).

But let’s not be too fast to jump to conclusions. After all, the world’s largest marathon, the sold-out ING New York City Marathon, was cancelled last year and would have added as many as 47,000 finishers to the numbers. If the New York City Marathon had been held, overall marathon finisher totals would have exceeded the previous year’s numbers. And numbers will likely be skewed this year as well, since approximately 5,000 runners at the Boston Marathon were stopped before they could finish.

In the Rocky Mountains, running and marathoning seem to be as popular as ever.

In Colorado alone, there are 23 marathons on the calendar for this year. There are major events playing host to thousands of endurance athletes, like the Sports Authority Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon and the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Colfax Marathon. And there are quaint local events, like the Mt. Sneffels Marathon in Ouray and the Aspen Backcountry Marathon. It’s hard to even get a spot in the most popular marathons. The Pikes Peak Marathon sold out its 800 slots in just three hours and 20 minutes. The Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins is held in May, but sells out six months in advance.

Demand also remains strong for the nation’s premiere marathons. The registration website for the Chicago Marathon crashed in February because so many runners were trying to get in. In March, the Marine Corps Marathon sold out in a record two hours and 27 minutes, the fastest a major marathon field has ever sold out.

But among many other major marathons, growth has slowed. Running USA reports there was a 1.6% increase in finishers from the same 388 U.S. marathons for 2011 and 2012 (464,122 vs.

471,595) and just a 1% increase from 2010 to 2011. That’s down from a historic high of 2.5% growth per year.

I think that it’s just too early to tell if interest in marathoning is declining.

Derek Griffiths

A Look Back... Comparing Marathoning in 1980 to Today 1980

2012

Women

10%

42%

Men

90%

58%

Women’s Median Time

4:03:39

4:42:58

Men’s Median Time

3:32:17

4:17:43

Median Age

33

37

Masters (40+)

26%

46%

Open (20 - 39)

69%

52%

Juniors (Under 20)

5%

2%

Photography By MARATHONFOTO.COM

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C O NTE NTS

FEATURES 12 // NUTRITION ADVANTAGE Sodium, muscle cramps, and sweat losses.

14 // TRAINING EDGE How to train for a 10K.

16 // A GUIDE TO RUNNING LINGO A new runner’s guide to runner’s jargon.

18 // HIT THE DIRT Top trail runs throughout Colorado.

22 // STORIES FROM BOSTON Local runners talk about the Boston Marathon.

26 // YOUTH RUNNING High schoolers compete at the state track meet.

46 // LIGHTER SIDE Scope me out.

COVER

DEPARTMENTS

10 // RUNNING SHORTS 32 // RACE REPORTS

Karl Meltzer running the 2012 Hardrock 100 in Silverton.

Photo by ERIC LEE THIS PAGE // Megan and Andrew Lizotte at the Mountain to Valley 10M. Photo by BERNIE BOETTCHER

36 // RACE RESULTS 41 // EVENT GUIDE COLORADO RUNNER Editor-In-Chief // Jessica Griffiths Jessica@coloradorunnermag.com

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

Contributing Writers // Nancy Clark, Darren De Reuck,

Amanda Hodges, Katy Robertson, Bob Schwartz, Monica Smith, Bill Stahl

Contributing Photographers // Bernie Boettcher, Brightroom, CG Photography, Steve Glass, Eric Lee, Map Photography,

MarathonFoto.com, Metrophoto, RunningGuru.com, Victor Sailer

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FORT COLLINS RUNNING CLUB

R U N N I N G S H O RTS out to be an easy win for Colorado’s Jenny Simpson, who followed rabbit Renee Tomlin for most of the first three laps, then took off and left the rest of the field 40 metres behind to win in a 2013 world-leading 4:03.35.

“The weather was actually pretty good. I was really happy and excited that there was some sunshine and the wind had died down some. When we got on the track, the wind had died down some so I just thought I’d tuck in behind the rabbit and use her as much as I can,” reflected Simpson.

Canada’s Sheila Reid took second in 4:07.92, with USA’s Kate Grace third in 4:08.24.

Rizzo Top American at London Marathon Mizuno Racing Team Member, Patrick Rizzo, 29, of Boulder, finished 12th as the top American at the London Marathon with a time of 2:16.10. Held just six days after the Boston Marathon, Rizzo wore a black ribbon on his singlet to honor the victims of the Boston explosion.

The marathon had 37,000 entrants and is part of the World Marathon Majors. Race officials estimated that 650,000 spectators lined the course that finished in front of Buckingham Palace. Rizzo’s first half of the race was 1:06.15.

“It didn’t end how I hoped but I did put it out there and did take some risks. I came through halfway at 66:15 and was working hard to maintain already. I got a wicked blister early in the race when someone tripped me up at two miles. The blister burst in my shoes at 30K and it was the best feeling in the world! Someone took my first two water bottles from the table and drank from them, so at 5K and 10K I had to stop and pick up my bottles from the road to get the fluids. Overall, I’m glad I finished and I’m looking forward to mapping out what comes next.”

Boston Marathon Entries to Stopped Runners

JEREMY DODSON OF THE BOULDER TRACK CLUB COMPETES AT THE PREFONTAINE CLASSIC.

Cross Country Champs Return to Boulder

The USA Cross Country Championships will return to Boulder in 2014 and 2015. The championships will be held on February 15, 2014, with the 2015 date to be announced at a later time. Boulder last hosted the event in 2007, when Deena Kastor and Alan Culpepper ran to the open victories, and Elliott Heath and Jordan Hasay won the junior titles. As it was in 2007, the course will be hosted by the Flatirons Golf Course and feature a spectator-friendly, 2,000-meter loop. Race organizers expect the event to draw between 5,000 and 10,000 spectators.

Olaru Defends Title at Big Sur Marathon It was a back-to-back double at the 28th Big Sur International Marathon as 2012 champions Adam Roach of Pacific Grove, CA and Nuta Olaru of Longmont defended their titles on Sunday, April 28, along the scenic California coastline.

Olaru pulled away from runner up Heather Utrata of Englewood at the base of the infamous Hurricane Point two-mile ascent.

“I felt really great until that hill,” remarked Utrata. “Nuta was strong enough to keep going and I faded a bit.”

Olaru finished at 2:50:02, only six seconds behind her 2012 victory at Big Sur. Utrata finished second at 2:54:42. Colorado’s Melissa Rickman placed fifth in 3:07:31.

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One month after a pair of bombs exploded along the finishing stretch of the 117th Boston Marathon, race organizers announced an invitation to participants who were stopped on the course prior to crossing the historic finish line on Boylston Street. The Boston Athletic Association said that more than 5,000 runners would be eligible to run the 2014 Boston Marathon. Since the bombings on April 15, thousands of Americans have shown their interest in running next year’s marathon, which will be held on April 21, 2014.

Participants who were official entrants in April’s marathon, started the race, crossed the half-marathon checkpoint in Wellesley, but did not pass the finish are eligible for entry into the 2014 race. Those eligible will receive a non-transferable unique code in August that they can use for entry. This code will be guaranteed only during a designated registration period. Yet to be determined is the entry fee for these entrants.

Registration for the 118th Boston Marathon will begin in September.

Yet to be decided is the field size for the 2014 Boston Marathon. Many have called for a field similar to the 1996 running, when 35,868 finishers out of 36,748 starters completed the 100th running.

Boulder Running Company Stores Sold

After nearly two decades of ownership by its original founders, the Boulder Running Company (BRC) will become part of the Denverbased Running Specialty Group (RSG). In addition to the flagship location in Boulder, the acquisition includes the Littleton and Colorado Springs locations. The transaction also includes the ecommerce site at www.boulderrunningcompany.com.

Opened in 1996 by co-owners and running legends Johnny Halberstadt and Mark Plaatjes, South African émigrés, the business is considered one of the top running specialty retail operations in the country. The flagship store on Pearl Street in Boulder was the first store in the U.S. to implement free video gait analysis to help runners select the right shoe model. This customized fitting service is now widely used and has set the standard for what runners expect at a premier specialty running store.

According to the new owners, they will expand and add more BRC locations in metro Denver and possibly other markets based on the broad appeal of the name and the store’s national reputation for excellence. The new owners have prioritized keeping BRC “local” and Photography By VICTOR SAILER / PHOTORUN AND MAP PHOTOGRAPHY

connected to the community through personalized services and support of special events.

Roth Surprise Champ at New Balance Games

In only his second steeplechase ever, Bailey Roth of Coronado High School in Colorado Springs won the boys 2000m steeplechase national title with a 5:49.24 mark at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor in Greensboro, NC, America’s high school athletics national championships. The time ranks Roth fifth all-time among prep athletes. Entered in the slower heat with a seed time of 6:18.25, Roth surprised everyone - even himself - by running faster than anyone in the seeded section.

“It is a huge surprise; I was not sure what I could run. I’m really happy I could come out here and do that,” said Roth. “I didn’t know what to expect. I had always wanted to try it.”

From 800m to 1200m, Roth opened up an immense gap of nearly ten seconds on the field, clearing each of the barriers with ease.

Passing 1600m in 4:38.89, Roth was clearly going to be the winner of his heat. The only question remaining was if anyone in the faster section could better his 5:49.24 time. The answer was no.

“Coming in, I thought I could run faster than my seed,” said the honest Roth.

Ironically, Roth’s first steeplechase came by accident at last year’s Caribbean Scholastic Invitational. At the encouragement of officials, Roth entered the steeplechase on a whim and won in 6:18.25, despite having no proper training. Before the race, Roth only did a little hurdle work as preparation.

“Getting off the barriers here was a totally different thing for me,” he said. After his win, Roth said he surely will consider running the event more often in the future.

prised of up to six men and six women, with the top three scoring. Slated to compete for Team USA are Justin Ricks, 33, of Colorado Springs and Michele Yates, 31, of Littleton.

The headquarters for this year’s event is the seaside Victorian town of Llandudno, with the Championships to be held 15 miles south on the outskirts of the town of Llanrwst. The race course will be approximately 75 kilometers comprised of five laps of 15 kilometers each.

The route is mixed trail and forest track in Gwydyr Forest, and is linked to the start/finish with one kilometers on pavement. There are 558 meters ascending and 473 meters descending per lap.

Suver Shines at USA 25K Championships

Mattie Suver of Colorado Springs (Team adidas/BRC) nearly won her first U.S. road championship at the Fifth Third River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 11. She broke away from the lead pack over the last three miles of the USA 25K Championships with Dot McMahon in tow. McMahon would come back on Suver in the last 100-meters to take the title, with Suver finishing runner-up and earning $3,000 for her efforts. Suver posted a mark of 1:25:54, 5:31 per mile pace for the 15.5-mile course, while McMahon finished two-seconds ahead.

Surver’s teammate Brianne Nelson (1:27:03) shared leading duties with Suver throughout the race and held on for 5th place, while Wendy Thomas of Windsor, CO, in her first competition of 2013, started conservatively and moved up through the field to finish 6th in 1:28:52.

The duo took home $800 and $600 in prize money, respectively.

The race celebrated 36 years of road running with more than 21,000 people in the event, making it the largest 25K road race in the country.

Bruxvoort Wins Zane Grey 50 Mile

Kerrie Bruxvoort won the 24th Annual Zane Grey Highline Trail 50 Mile Endurance Run in Pine, Arizona on April 27, 2013.

Bruxvoort of Broomfield was the first female in with a winning time of 10 hours and 3 minutes. The 50 Mile race prides itself on being tough, rough, and beautiful. It runs point-to-point along the Highline trail from Pine to Christopher Creek, Arizona. Diana Finkel of South Fork, CO placed as the second female in the race for a fourth year in a row.

She was also the first master in 10 hours, 22 minutes. Despite getting older, Finkel’s times are getting faster. Finkel captured the win and second place overall in nine hours, 15 minutes at the Jemez Mountain 50 Miler in Los Alamos, NM on May 25.

Coburn Signs With New Balance

Emma Coburn, whose collegiate career with the University of Colorado ended with her second NCAA steeplechase title, has signed a professional sponsorship agreement with Boston-based New Balance.

“I am thrilled to join Team New Balance as I start my professional career,” Coburn said. “New Balance has a long-standing history as an excellent running company and I am honored to become a part of it.

I look forward to a bright future and partnership with Team New Balance.”

Coburn, 22, an Olympian from Crested Butte, is presently America’s number one female steeplechaser. She won the national open title in 2011, the Olympic Trials in 2012, and finished ninth in the Olympic Games in London last August where she ran her personal best 9:23.54. She was America’s fastest steeplechaser in 2011, 2012, and so far in 2013. Coburn also won the NCAA indoor title in the mile last March making her a three-time NCAA champion.

Like her training partner Jenny Simpson, the reigning world 1500m champion and still the USA record holder for the steeplechase, Coburn is coached by the University of Colorado’s Mark Wetmore and his wife Heather Burroughs. Both athletes will continue to live and train in Boulder. Simpson is also sponsored by New Balance.

Yates and Ricks To Represent USA

Team USA will compete in the fourth IAU Trail World Championships to be held in Wales, on July 6, 2013. Teams are com-

KERRIE BRUXVOORT ON HER WAY TO WINNING THE ZANE GREY 50 MILER IN ARIZONA.

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N UTR ITI O N ADVANTAG E

SODIUM, MUSCLE CRAMPS

AND SWEAT LOSSES:

Tips for Sweaty Runners We’ve all heard the stories about marathoners and soldiers who have died due to consuming too much water. Clearly, overhydration can be as dangerous to your health as underhydration. So what does a sweaty endurance runner need to know about staying adequately hydrated without stomach sloshing? Dr. Timothy Noakes’ book Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports is an interesting yet controversial resource that addresses that question.

By Nancy Clark

ACCORDING TO Dr. Noakes, the sports drink industry has effectively marketed a positive image (successful athletes) despite having an overhyped product (salted sugar-water). Noakes believes the sports drink industry has brainwashed athletes to overhydrate—and this has created life-threatening problems. For example, between 1983 and 1998, more than 700 cases of exercise-induced hyponatremia (overhydration that leads to low blood sodium, brain swelling, coma, and even death) were documented in the Gatorade-sponsored Ironman Hawaii Triathlon. The participants had been encouraged to drink copiously. Did that advice backfire? For the Comrades Marathon, participants were told to drink according to thirst. Race organizers placed aid stations every 5 km (3 miles), and cases of hyponatremia dropped.

The information in Waterlogged challenges the theory drink before you get thirsty. Noakes believes elite athletes who become champions can tolerate significant sweat loss without intolerable thirst. He contends the associated weight lost via sweating enhances performance. Others question if those athletes could run better if better hydrated!

Below are a few droplets of less-controversial hydration information to help you quench your thirst, perform well, and stay out of the medical tent when you are doing extended exercise in hot weather.

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n Our bodies can deal with transient underhydra-

tion that lasts from 4 to 8 hours. In contrast, chronic dehydration leads to health issues—such as happens when elderly people are trapped in hot apartments during a heat wave. n Most runners feel thirsty at about 2% dehydra-

tion. At that point, they’ll start looking for water.

Ultrarunners can maintain performance at 3% dehydration. (To determine your percent dehydration, weigh yourself naked before and after your workout.

A one-pound drop equates to a loss of 16-ounces of sweat; 2% dehydration equates to a 3-pound sweat loss for a 150-lb. runner.) n Thirst is a powerful fluid regulator. Noakes disap-

proves of the advice to drink before you are thirsty because that can create problems with overhydration. Yet, others contend drinking on a schedule can help endurance runners maintain proper hydration, as long as they do not aggressively overhydrate but rather replace fluids according to their sweat losses (as learned during training via pre-post exercise weigh-ins).

Exercise-induced hyponatremia (low blood sodium) occurs when runners drink excessively during prolonged exercise. It can also occur when even dehydrated endurance athletes lose significant amounts of sodium in sweat. Data from 669 ultramarathoners indicates 15% experienced low blood sodium. Of those, 24% were overhydrated, 36% were dehydrated, and the rest were in fluid balance (but not sodium balance) (1). n

n The amount of sodium lost in sweat varies from

person to person. Some runners are salty sweaters. Runners accustomed to exercising in the heat retain more sodium than unacclimatized runners.

(Compare the saltiness of your sweat on the first hot day of spring vs. in the fall.) n Athletes lose relatively more water than sodium,

so under standard conditions, the blood sodium level can actually increase during exercise (unless you overhydrate). But with abnormally high sodium losses, such as during an ultramarathon, blood sodium can be low even in a dehydrated runner.

Hence, sodium replacement can be a wise idea.

n The amount of sodium in a sports drink is small—

and unable to counter the dilution of body fluids that occurs with over-drinking. The 220 milligrams of sodium in 16 ounces of Gatorade is far less than ~1000 milligrams of sodium in 16 ounces of sweat loss.

Noakes says evidence is lacking to prove that runners who cramp have low serum sodium or are more dehydrated than non-crampers. He suggests muscle cramps are related to fatigue, not sodium deficiency. If sodium deficiency were the problem, wouldn’t the entire body cramp, not just one muscle? n

n Exercise-induced muscle cramps occur in muscles

that perform repetitive contractions. Runners who get cramps tend to be those who do high intensity exercise, as well as those who have a history of cramping. Note: Many exercise scientists believe there are two types of muscle cramps: some related to fatigue, others related to sodium imbalance. The science of cramping lacks a clear consensus!

Stopping exercise to stretch resolves muscles cramping. (Stretching also resolves nocturnal cramps.) n

A 2.5 oz. mouthful of (salty) pickle juice has been shown to alleviate muscle cramping within 90 seconds of drinking the pickle juice. This rapid benefit is unlikely due to changes in blood sodium levels—too quick! Noakes speculates drinking the (acidic) pickle juice triggers a reflex in the throat that lessens or stops the cramps. n

n A runner who collapses after the finish line is most

likely experiencing blood pressure changes—not severe dehydration. When exercise stops, the heart stops pumping enough blood to the brain; the runner collapses. What to do? Noakes advises to quickly raise the athlete’s feet and pelvis above the level of their heart. This aids the return of blood to the heart and rapidly corrects the situation—without any IV fluids.

So what’s a sweaty endurance runner supposed to do during prolonged exercise? Learn your sweat rate and drink accordingly. If fluid in your stomach starts “sloshing”, stop drinking! The body can absorb about 600 to 1,000 ml/hour (women/ men). Adding carbohydrates and sodium to the water enhances fluid absorption as well as palatability and performance.

Consuming “real” foods (salty pretzels, pickles, chicken broth, ham-cheese-mustard wrap) during ultraendurance events can do a fine job of providing needed electrolytes. Just don’t get too aggressive with water or sodium intake—and have fun!

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners and marathoners offer additional information at www. nancyclarkrd.com.

Reference: (1) Hoffman M, Hew-Butler T, and Stuempfle K. Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia and Hydration Status in 161-km Ultramarathoners.

Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 45(4):784–791, 2013.

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10K

By Darren De Reuck Once a runner has that first 5K under the belt, they’re itching to run a 10K. There is something magical about the 10K distance. On one hand, running 6.2 miles demands your respect and attention. But on the other, it isn’t that far, so you could train for and run many of them in a year. It’s a step beyond the 5K and a great transition to the half or full marathon distance.

TOO MANY RUNNERS set their sights on running the marathon, as they feel they have no speed, and therefore, are not suited to running shorter distances. This is generally because most runners devote minimal time to speed and development. Instead they develop endurance, and feel that because they can finish a marathon, they’re better suited to longer distances. I used to live in a city where the main event of the year is a 54 mile race from one city to another. It attracts 20,000 runners of all shapes and sizes. As a newbie to running, one was easily influenced into training for a marathon. You have to qualify to run the Comrades Marathon by running a marathon in a certain time, and then once you had completed the Comrades you were pretty much roped into training and racing the Comrades year after year. Doing a 10K was considered too short and a waste of valuable time. Training for and racing 10Ks will develop the speed, strength and endurance a runner needs to move up to the marathon distance later.

If you have not run a 10K before, you should work out a realistic goal time. If you’re followed my advice in the last two issues, you’ve now established a 5K time. If you take that 5K time and multiply it by 2.1, you will get a realistic 10K goal time. This is a generalized formula and should be used as a guide. For optimal results in a 10K, one needs to run at an intensity slightly above your anaerobic threshold, which is quite intense in terms of the physiological demand put on the body. This demand uses a greater amount of aerobic energy and therefore strength and endurance are important as well.

For these reasons, the primary focus of any 10K schedule should be boosting anaerobic threshold, improving aerobic endurance, and developing strength to minimize fatigue during the race.

Although these characteristics are the primary focus, approximately 15-20% of energy for the 10K is produced anaerobically; therefore the anaerobic system needs to be trained as well.

Based on the amount of time you have to train for a 10K, an 8-10 week schedule should suffice in getting you ready to race. There are three key workouts which should be incorporated in your regime on a weekly basis: 1) Long Aerobic – This is aimed at improving aerobic endurance, strength and fatigue resistance.

It does not need to be excessively long, but should ideally be completed over an undulating terrain and at a moderate/comfortable pace. The distance can range from 60 – 80 minutes, starting out on the lower end and building to the top end during the 8-10 week schedule.

2) Speed – These efforts are aimed at improving your maximal speed and running economy.

The speed sessions will range anywhere from 200 meters of fast/quick turnover efforts to more sustainable 1,000 meter repeats. The faster speed repetitions should allow for full recovery, to allow one to hold good posture, focus on being fast, staying tall and in control of one’s technique whilst working on high speed turnover. The longer efforts will help boost your VO2 max, sustainable running speed and help with pacing. Recovery is shorter with these efforts and can be active.

3) Tempo – These are longer intervals done at a speed slower than 10K race pace. The aim here is to improve anaerobic threshold, strength and running economy. If you do these intervals too hard, you negate the purpose of the session. These longer intervals can become stressful, so make sure to run them on a predominantly flat terrain.

All sessions should begin with a 15-20 minute warm up followed by good dynamic stretching and quick turnover short stride outs of 25 seconds.

Then finish up with a 5-10 minute cool down post workout followed by some static stretching.

As part of your weekly regime, you should try to include 1-3 low intensity recovery runs of 30-40 minutes. They should be run at a conversational pace.

Achieving your 10K goal is not just about completing the key workouts. Follow a sensible nutritional plan on a daily basis, make sure you stretch before and after workouts as improved flexibility will reduce the chance of injury, fatigue and help running efficiency. Finally, remember that without recovery, your training is pointless.

Darren De Reuck has been coaching runners for almost 20 years. Beginning in 1988, he coached in his native South Africa. In 1993, he began serving as a training partner to his wife, Colleen De Reuck.

He later headed up the official training club for The Bolder Boulder 10K, as well as The Boulder Striders, and The Running Republic of Boulder.

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A Newbie’s Guide to

RUNNING

JARGON If you’re just starting out in the sport, some of the lingo can be confusing. When your BFF boasts of negative splits leading to her PR at last weekend’s 5K in City Park, you may be thinking, huh? Here is a quick guide to some of the common running-related terms that you may read in Colorado Runner and other running magazines and books.

Easy Run – a run for enjoyment or recovery at a comfortable pace Long Run – a run that is typically only done once a week and allows a runner to expand weekly mileage in preparation for a longer race, such as a marathon Tempo Run – a challenging run at about a 10K race pace, traditionally 20 minutes in length Fartlek – adding bursts of speed into the middle of a workout; very informal Intervals – repeating a set distance at a fast pace, often on the track 200 Meters – half the distance of most tracks 400 Meters – one full lap on most tracks Splits – your time at measured intervals during a race or a workout, such as, “My splits in that 5K were 8:01 at mile 1, 8:14 at mile 2, and 8:30 at mile 3.”

Negative Splits – running the second half of the race faster than the first Stride Out – up tempo running done at the end of a workout to build speed and efficiency Ladder – an interval workout of set increasing distances, such as 200 meters, 400 meters, then 800 meters Cross Training - using other types of aerobic exercise to supplement your running, such as swimming, skiing, and biking Hill Repeats – running repeatedly up a hill to build strength VO2max - maximum oxygen intake PR or PB – stands for personal record or personal best at a set distance Master – a runner 40 years old or older Elite – a professional runner Chip – a timing device that often attaches to your shoe during a race 5K – 5,000 meters or 3.1 miles; the most common race distance 10K – 10,000 meters or 6.2 miles Taper – decreasing weekly mileage before a major race, such as a marathon Kick – the final sprint to the finish Hit the Wall - when you lose energy so quickly it feels is as if you ran into a wall CR – course record DNF – did not finish -Jessica Griffiths

TOP TRAIL RUNS

Summer is here and that means runners throughout Colorado are leaving the pavement behind in favor of dirt trails. If you’re not sure where to find great trails, here’s just a sampling of where to go in different parts of the state.

Runner’s can spend years exploring Boulder’s maze of trails, from cruising the paths at Chautauqua Park to climbing the rocky edges of Mt. Sanitas. A local trail favorite remains the Eagle and Sage trails, which sit to the north of the city near the Boulder Valley Ranch. The trailhead is easily accessible and offers gorgeous views of the Front Range and the Flatirons.

The Eagle and Sage trails offer a smooth, dirt surface that is well maintained and ideal for beginning trail runners. In most spots, the trail is fairly wide and flat. This is the place to go if you’re in the mood for a tempo run or a leisurely run, not if you’re yearning for a lungburning climb.

Getting There: Drive north from Boulder or south from Longmont on the Diagonal Highway, Colorado 119. Turn west on Jay Road for about 200 meters, then turn north on 51st Street. You’ll pass the Boulder Reservoir on your right. Keep driving and turn left into the parking lot marked Eagle Trail.

You can also access this trail from a different entrance by driving to the Foothills Trailhead parking lot off 28th Street and Route 7.

Barr Trail Manitou Springs, CO

The Barr Trail winds up the east face of Pikes Peak in the Pike National Forest and summits at 14,115 feet. This trail is not for the weak hearted with a brutal 7,000 feet of elevation gain that covers 13 long, winding miles. It takes the average Pikes Peak Marathon runner seven hours to complete, top to bottom. That being said, this trail is also a Colorado favorite for so many hikers and runners that if you’ve never tried the Barr Trail, I consider it a mustdo. The Barr Trail is a very difficult and physically demanding high altitude climb. There are only a few sections that don’t have a significant uphill grade – so don’t be a fool and try to tackle the Peak without significant preparation.

On the bright side of things, there is no danger of falling off the trail.

Getting There: The Barr Trail trail-

head is in west Manitou Springs, off Ruxton Avenue, up Hydro Street near the Cog Railroad Depot. Finding an empty space at the lot during the summer season may be difficult, so you might have to park in the city and walk up Ruxton Avenue.

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Mount Falcon Park is a rewarding gateway from the plains to the mountains, offering panoramas that stretch from snowy peaks to Red Rocks Park to the Denver cityscape. A captivating history tops off the park experience, symbolized by the ruins of a broken dream. For trail runners living in the Denver metro area, Mount Falcon Park is a part of Jefferson County Open Space, so it offers a quick drive time.

Those seeking a hiker and equestrianonly experience can enjoy the 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail. The remaining 11 park miles are multi-use. The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a vigorous workout and 14er training ground.

Getting There: Take Colorado Highway 8 north from US 285 towards Morrison.

Turn left on Forrest Avenue and then right on Vine Avenue. This will bring you to the eastern trailhead.

Horsetooth Mountain Park Fort Collins, CO

The scenic 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space covers elevations from 5,430 to 7,255 feet. Its 29 miles of trails connect to the Blue Sky Trail and Lory State Park trails. The Horsetooth Rock is a familiar local landmark visible from the plains. This open space is also known for Horsetooth Falls in the spring, and for tremendous Front Range views.

Drinking water is available at the trailhead.

Horsetooth Mountain Open Space requires entrance permits and is open year round.

Getting there: From Fort Collins, head west on Harmony Road, (Exit 257). This road becomes C.R.38E and will wrap up to and coloradorunnermag.com 19

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around Horsetooth Reservoir. After passing the reservoir, you will see the parking lot and sign on the north side of the road.

Morning Thunder Trail Breckenridge, CO

When you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Summit County is the perfect escape. There are dozens of breathtaking trails to choose from. The Morning Thunder trail begins near downtown Breckenridge and has incredible views of the ski runs and the town. The course also has a fairly easy running surface, although watch for rocks and tree roots.

Wildlife is abundant in this area, so there are signs to remind you to keep your dog on the marked path. Bikers are also allowed on the trail. In the winter, this trail is marked as a snowshoe path.

Getting There: Follow State Route 9 into Breckenridge. Turn right onto Park Avenue, then right onto Mountain Thunder Drive. You can park on the side of the road by the trailhead or park in the public lot on Park Avenue.

Animas City Mountain Trail Durango, CO

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Mountain loop is a local favorite. The trail travels through a landscape of pinion-juniper and scrub oak, reveals magestic views of the San Juan Mountains, then snakes through a ponderosa forest.

Why go to the gym when Mother Nature has provided this 5-6 mile stair climbing workout? Dogs, horses and bikers are allowed on the trail, which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is occasionally closed during the winter.

Getting There: From downtown Durango, drive north on Main Avenue to 32nd Street. Go left (west) four blocks to West 4th Avenue. Turn right and go two blocks to the rough dirt parking area. From the parking lot, go through the gate, then straight ahead on the trail that climbs the east edge of the mountain.

The trail switch-backs up through a landscape of pinion-juniper and scrub oak, dotted with agaves and prickly pear.

Devil’s Canyon Fruita, CO

Devil’s Canyon loops through a striking and beautiful sandstone canyon. It travels along a creek across the canyon and through juniper trees. An unfinished and deserted cabin can be seen at the halfway point of the loop.

Don’t be surprised if you encounter horses, or even a donkey.

The Devil’s Canyon Overlook Trail takes you to a beautiful overlook of the Grand

Valley, Devil’s Canyon and the Flume Creek Canyon. The DT/ST trail travels trough junipers to Flume Creek Canyon where you can access the Pollock Bench Trail and its canyon.

The D3 signs designate the trail for Devil’s Canyon and the d1 signs represent the trail for the Devil’s Overlook. Water is a must in the hot summer months.

Getting There: From I-70, travel west from Grand Junction to the Fruita exit (Highway 340/Exit 19). Travel southwest on Highway 340 for one mile to Kings View Road. Turn right (west) onto Kings View Road and go just over one mile to the Devil’s Canyon sign. Turn left at the sign and park a quarter mile up. The trailhead is at the end of the road near the gate.

Herman’s Gulch Bakerville, CO

Just a short drive up Interstate 70, this high altitude paradise is an easy 60 minute drive from Denver, but a world away. This trail is near the Eisenhower Tunnel, so it’s great for altitude training. Starting on an old sawmill road, this trail emerges out of the forested trees within a mile of traveling. The subalpine flowers add beauty to an otherwise rocky terrain.

Towards the top of the trail, rock cairns (rock piles) lead the way to beautiful Herman Lake.

This trail is a section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

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Stories From Boston

Boston is one of the world’s oldest and best known marathons. A chance to compete in the hilly New England event motivates many runners to religiously train for years. This year, 372 runners from Colorado were able to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15.

Another 62 Colorado runners started the race, but never made it to the finish line after explosions rocked the race, killing three people and injuring more than 260 others. Here are some of those runners’ stories from Boston.

Margaret Shugrue of Arvada was less than a mile from the finish when the explosions occurred.

“I was running Boston for the second time. I had planned the trip with my two daughters, ages 15 and 9. My oldest daughter had traveled with me last year and knew the subway route to meet me at the finish. I crossed the “1 mile left” marker with the crowds thickening as I was headed on the homestretch to Boylston. The police unexpectedly stopped the runners and explained that there had been an explosion. We had heard a large boom and white smoke, but your brain at this phase is a bit foggy and you are incapable of worrying about much of anything except finishing. But with news of an explosion, and realizing that my girls were heading to the finish line nearly paralyzed me. I had no phone. Other runners who were stopped shared their devices, but few could get through to anyone with the shut down circuits. Panic set in. The police were just holding us with no definitive plan.

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they announced the race had been cancelled.

The severity of the situation became all too apparent. The police directed us to some circuitous route to retrieve our race bags and it felt eerie walking through the streets with police and ambulance sirens piercing the air. I was sore and tired and just had to keep walking.

“I was headed in the direction of Boston Commons. Despite the crowded streets, I spotted my daughter’s coat and cried out.

You cannot imagine the relief and the tears that coupled the hugs. But the best part is the stranger who helped them during that time of uncertainty. They had entered a flower shop near the finish line to get me flowers. While inside, the explosions went off and everyone started running. They ended up on the other side of the buildings and were confused about their location. A woman approached them to help. Incidentally, she was from Golden! This wonderful person stayed with my kids and walked them towards Boston Commons. I wish I could thank her and repay her again. So, I found my girls and despite running 26 miles, I didn’t get to finish or get a medal. But I am so grateful to have my girls healthy. Seeing accounts on the news make me love this town and the people even more. I will run in tribute to all of them, my heroes.”

Elite runner Nuta Olaru of Longmont finished the Boston Marathon in 2 hours and 42 minutes.

“At the time of the blast, I was 200 meters after the finish, watching people finish.

At first when I heard the blast, I thought it was

fireworks. Then I saw a lot of people rushing around the finish line and I thought maybe someone had collapsed and needed help. But within seconds I knew it was much worse and my heart sank. It became so frantic and chaotic; it didn't even seem real. The officials quickly blocked off the area. I had to walk around the blast areas back to the hotel. I saw bomb squads, police, what looked like military vehicles and things that I never thought I would see in person.

“Back at the hotel, I was following the news and everything was on lockdown in the area. I didn't even remember to eat or drink anything. The chaos went on for the 24 hours before I left for my flight back to Colorado and as soon as I got to the airport, it all hit me - and I fainted and collapsed. I hadn't eaten or rehydrated properly after running a hard marathon, and I was so exhausted. An ambulance came and took me to the hospital, but after I woke up, I felt fine and just wanted to make my flight and go home. The doctor at the hospital released me and they took me back to my flight and I actually made it! Anyway, it was an unbelievable experience and my heart goes out to those standing near me that were affected.”

Doug Laufer, 60, of Palmer Lake had just crossed the finish line in 4:07:55 when he heard the first explosion.

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as we were herded towards the finish area exit. The volunteers did an awesome job; no one really knew what had happened at that point. I felt a loss of joy and end of celebration. It was all so surreal and very sad!

“This was my seventh Boston but it had been 17 years. As you know, it is an event that transcends running. It was just as magically Monday as in the past years - awful to have that beauty stolen.”

Robert Thayer and Jeana Thayer of Broomfield were among the last runners to be allowed to finish the race. They started in the second wave and crossed the finish line in 4:25:17 in 17,528th place. Of the 23,326 official starters, Boston Marathon results report that there are only 17,584 official finishers. The rest were stopped.

Robert said, “It’s hard to tell for sure but my wife and I were really close, anywhere from 100 to 200 feet away from the first explosion. We had just crossed the finish line and hadn’t made it to the water, medal, and food tables when it happened. Jeana and I were between Dartmouth Street and the finish line when the first one went off. We were unharmed and one of the last few to finish the 2013 race.

I can’t believe how close that was. I feel for the others who were much closer and I am surprised that more people weren’t hurt. This event will never be the same.

“It’s taken a bit to really process what’s happened. If we were running three seconds slower per mile or had started with one of our friends in a coral further back, then our story would have been much different. The Boston Marathon is still and will always remain one of the greatest athletic events.”

Lori Petrie, 50, of Arvada finished the race in 4:08:33, just a minute before the first explosion.

“April 15th was my fifth Boston marathon. One minute and 12 seconds after I crossed the finish line, the first bomb went off. I was being handed a water bottle when it happened. The explosion was so loud and the plume of smoke was huge. At first you wanted to believe that it was just a cannon going off for Patriots Day, but we knew it wasn’t. The race workers were telling us to stay walking forward. I was able to make my way to the school buses that held our checked race bags. My bag held not only my cell phone and cash, but also a winter coat. I tried to call my friends but by then the phone lines were jammed. I was thankful I had my winter coat with me as I saw many marathon runners with just the Boston blanket on. I finally found (our hotel), walked in and found my friends. We wanted to get out of the Copley area as quickly as possible since we didn’t know if there would be more bombings. We hopped on a van and left so fast. Sirens were blaring and emergency vehicles were still streaming into the area. We were able to get on a flight and less than 12 hours after the first bombing, we were back home.

“As for the Boston Marathon, it will only end up stronger. As a recreational runner, I stand in awe at the start line every year of this great race. I was planning on this being my last Boston as I realize so many runners are not able to experience it. However, now I know that one day I will be back.”

Emily Horn, 35, from Evergreen finished in 3:49:14.

“This was my first Boston and third marathon. I was walking back towards the finish line to make my way back to my hotel when I heard and felt what seemed like a cannon. Then I saw the smoke. A second explosion happened a few seconds later. Everyone stopped and we honestly speculated that it must be a gas or sewer line. As I was moving through the masses to get back to my hotel, the fire trucks and ambulances started coming through, which was difficult with all the streets filled with people. I commend the BAA, the volunteers, and the Boston police for helping to clear the streets, direct traffic, and get wheelchairs back to the finish line. I didn’t realize what had happened until I got back to the hotel. ”

Dan Verdi, 30, of Denver finished the Boston Marathon in 2:40:52.

“This was my 8th consecutive Boston and each year brings a new set of memories. But this year will be filled with anger, confusion, and heartache. This won’t stop us (runners and the community at large) from carrying on and coming back even stronger next year. This attack felt very personal. Even though I didn’t know anyone personally who was killed or injured, I feel as if it happened to my best running buddy.

Runners are family and we protect each other.”

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State Track Meet Features 36 New Records

BY BILL STAHL

I WAS STANDING against the fence watching the very last event of the 2013 Colorado State High School Meet discussing with Alan Versaw, the driving force behind Milesplit.com, about the dilemma we both faced in how to report on a state cross country meet that featured some 36 new records, several schools that had only had track programs for a handful of years capturing team championships, scintillating performances by a galaxy of stars, and then right in front of us, a team title decided by of all things, a blown-out hamstring.

The fact that such an incredible number of records could be set seemed totally counterintuitive coming on the heels of this spring’s weather, kind of like when you expect a pitcher’s duel in a baseball game only to see a home run derby break out instead. Every team missed meets and had a monotonous string of indoor practices. Even after I’d stored away my indoor practice equipment over spring break, Mother Nature had me pulling it out and still using it the last two weeks of April. However, good fortune smiled upon the athletes at Jeffco Stadium May 17 to 19, granting almost perfect conditions, well-deserved after the snowy spring, not to mention the thunderstorms and cold that had plagued the state meet the past two years.

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You could state the case that the 5A girls’ discussion starts and ends with the name Ana Holland of Regis Jesuit. She merely pummeled the field in the sprints. The senior began Championship Saturday by whipping a stout 100-meter heat that included Zainab Sanni of Smoky Hill, Shayna Yon of Cherokee Trail,

THE THIRD HANDOFF IN THE 3A 400 METER RELAY FINALS.

and Emily Romo of Cherry Creek. Holland’s state meet record of 11.33 seconds was .39 of a second ahead of Sanni. She then proceeded to not only win the 400 meters by 2½ seconds, but lowered her own all-time state record by more than a full second in an astounding 52.49 seconds. Holland then added the 200-meter crown in a relatively tight duel with Pine Creek’s Alleandra Watt.

Cherry Creek has overflowing trophy cases in their school, but they nailed down their very first track championship behind Jordyn Colter’s wins in the 800 and 1600, a third-place in the 3200, a pair of blue ribbons by Megan McCabe in the long jump and pole vault, Romo’s two sprint medals, and a runner-up finish by freshman Ashley Miller in the 100 meter hurdles.

The loaded hurdles fields didn’t disappoint as George Washington’s Dior Hall won the 100 in a blazing 13.67 seconds, ahead of Miller, Erin Bowers of ThunderRidge, and Carly Lester of Rocky Mountain. Lester came back to win the 300 hurdles in 42.32 over Bowers.

Erin Hooker of Fort Collins won the 3200 in 10:45.39 after catching both Colter and Smoky Hill’s Rachael Chacko on the last lap. In a very competitive 800 meter run, the diminutive Colter mixed it up with the much taller Claire Green of Monarch and Devan Foster of Arapahoe in a 65-second first lap before pulling away and winning in 2:10.51,

three seconds in front. The 1600 went out in an agonizingly slow first half of 2:37, led by Chacko. The race turned into a 600-meter sprint when Colter steamed away, closing with a 67-second final 400 to win in 4:57.50, which was 2.7 seconds ahead of Erin Norton of Grandview, with Chacko in third.

“Gosh, I couldn’t have ended my sophomore year on a better note,” gushed Colter. “I’m so proud of us because three days of hard work have paid off. I was hoping to pull out three state championships, but in the 3200 it wasn’t my day. I couldn’t be more excited about the 800 and 1600. My best races are when I tuck in and do a little bit of speed.”

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Cherry Creek was poised to take not just one, but potentially two track crowns as the Bruins’ 1600-meter relay team toed the starting line for the meet-ending race along with district rival Cherokee Trail and Fountain-Fort Carson all within a handful of points. The order of finish in the relay would likely be the final pecking order in the team battle. Cherry Creek held a modest lead heading into the straightaway of the third of four legs when the Bruins’ Shane Rhodes had his hamstring give out, reducing him to an agonizing hobble to the final exchange. That left Cherokee Trail to stream to the victory and the team title, with Fountain-Ft. Carson notching the runner-up hardware.

“This is by far the happiest moment of my life,” said Cherokee Trail’s leadoff runner, Leighton LaFrombois. “We didn’t make it last year, but this year we came with a lot of good runners and came through. I never ran out of blocks before – I’m usually the second leg – so that was hard.”

“My leg was crazy,” said Devin Arnold, who was second. “When I got the baton I saw the guy from Creek halfway down the curve and I knew I had to kick it in. On the backstretch I ran like it was a 100-meter dash and caught up to the dude from Creek.”

“I was feeling good and I was saving it for the end,” said anchor Brandon Singleton.

“It felt great crossing the line because I knew we were champions.”

The 5A boys’ distance races took on the air of ESPN Rivalry Week. Rampart’s Tucker Hamilton and Liberty’s Clayson Shumway have been hammering on each other the past couple of years in races in the Colorado Springs area, so it was appropriate they have their final high school showdowns – Hamilton is a senior – at State. The pair gapped the rest of the field midway through the 3200, with Hamilton’s late charge beating Shumway by two seconds in 9:29.70. In the 1600, Poudre’s Paul Miller led a tight pack in a fairly pedestrian 2:10 for the first 800. Shumway pulled into the lead with 700 meters to go with a fading Miller trying to hang on. Hamilton again made a valiant surge out of the pack, but coloradorunnermag.com 27

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it was too late, as he fell just a half-second short of Shumway, who held on in 4:24.26. Cherry Creek’s Rhodes was third just a half-second behind Hamilton.

“My plan was to try to knock it open so Daniel Book and Andrew Walton couldn’t outkick me,” said Shumway of his 1600. “I thought I was going pretty fast but I saw at the 800 we were slowing down so I decided I’d try to open it up. I guess that worked, but they were getting pretty close at the end. I just really didn’t want to lose. I got second in cross country and the two-mile, so I want to win those next year.”

“I was just happy (the 3200) went by plan,” said Hamilton, who will run next year at Brown. “I’m a very tactical runner. I have to rely on my mental calmness and my strategy.

Those first six laps, I had to stay really calm and not go too soon. It worked out so I could just outkick (Shumway). If I would have had 50 more meters (in the 1600), it might have been a different result. That was really unexpected. I went in ninth, and I’m not much of a miler. In college, I’ll probably do the 5000 and 10,000. I felt really good and stayed in the middle of the pack trying not to get boxed in. I got kicked a couple of times, but then that last lap I felt like I could do another kick. It almost worked. It was a great race to end high school on.”

The rivalry drama continued into the sprints – try to stick with me now – where Eaglecrest’s Marcus Harris won the 100 in 10.60, 28 coloradorunnermag.com

just .06 ahead of Tanner Townsend of Castle View, while Jai’Shawn Thompson of FountainFort Carson was third. But Thompson edged Townsend by .01 in the 200 to win in 21.32.

Townsend in turn took the top spot in the 400 in 47.25 seconds.

Gateway’s Zach Golditch had the best discus throw of the meet with a toss of 176’6”, his second consecutive title, and was second in the shotput behind repeat champ Jacob Hanks of Fort Collins.

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This class saw some of the most dominant girls in recent memory. Niwot claimed its first state title on the back of the incomparable Elise Cranny. Cranny, who already owns a 4:40 indoor mile, showed how she can control every race she enters. After helping the Cougars’ 3200-meter relay take second, the show really began. In Thursday’s 3200, Cranny separated from the field in the second lap and by halfway held a 75-meter lead on the Pennbound Whiting twins, Clarissa and Cleo, from Delta. While seemingly never straining herself until the last lap, which she ran in 69 seconds, the Niwot junior took down Ralston Valley’s Katie Vannatta’s state meet record in 10:38.99.

Cranny followed that up in the 800 with a thrilling duel with Air Academy freshman Katie Rainsberger, who led through the first lap in a modest 67 seconds. Cranny pulled ahead in the last 100 meters with a scintillat-

ing last lap of 61 seconds to establish a new record of 2:08.50, less than a half-second ahead of Rainsberger. In her encore, Cranny topped Rainsberger in the 1600 by more than three seconds in 4:55.55.

“I wasn’t going for a time,” said Cranny. “My goal was just to win to get the points for the team. I was just trying to conserve energy with the 800 and 3200 in one day and it was hot. The 800 was like state cross country again how close it was with Katie, she is so strong, and it was stressful.”

“We’ve been preaching to the kids about having a great attitude and being passionate and having a tremendous effort in practice and then finishing,” said Niwot coach Mo Henriques, who would turn 40 a few days after the meet. “Today, we finished. All the kids stepped up. (Freshman) Kela Fetters scored four points in the hurdles when she’d never even run the hurdles before she came to Niwot. Nicki Blue is going to be a D1 softball pitcher and she comes out here seeded 17th in discus and finishes seventh. And Elise Cranny is so clutch. We took Dana Maydew out of two individual events just so we could go for the team title. She ran in four relays and ran her butt off. Our 4x1 got in by .01 of a second and they got two points. It puts a stamp on these kids. If you pay the price, and you work hard, this is what can happen.”

Among the most jaw-dropping blasts of speed of the meet belonged to Valor Chris-

tian’s MaryBeth Sant. Despite her 5’1” stature, the senior separated so quickly from the field out of the blocks that spectators grabbed their neighbor’s arms and pointed in disbelief. Sant zipped to an 11.47 in the 100-meter preliminary round en route to an 11.57 in the finals that won by .6 seconds over Abby Simpson of Pueblo County. Sant made up the stagger on the curve on the entire field within 75 meters en route to winning the 200 in 23.61, nearly a full second ahead of Simpson. Sant also ran in the Eagles’ state record-setting 400-meter relay in 47.85 seconds.

Lewis-Palmer sophomore Nicole Montgomery shaved ¾ of a second off the 400-meter meet record, clocking 54.23 seconds, leading three girls under the previous mark.

She also anchored the Rangers’ 800-meter sprint medley that with its 1:45.42 clocking lopped 1.65 seconds off the previous record.

Taylor Klein of Mullen led an impressive sweep of the 100 and 300-meter hurdles.

This season’s biggest star, Valarie Allman of Silver Creek, who is headed to throw at Stanford next year, was a bit disappointed with her 167’3” discus victory, which extended her own record by three-plus feet, but was well below her best of 184’2”. “Having a crowd at discus is unheard of,” said the gracious Allman between signing autographs. “It’s a reflection of the state’s support I’ve had the past four years that’s meant a lot to me. (My performance) wasn’t what I was hoping for, but I’m proud of it for my last meet. I’m excited to see

what the next four years hold.”

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Vista Ridge wrested its first state title, in the school’s fifth year, from Valor Christian by a points margin of 80 to 68. The Wolves finished in style, setting a record in the meet-ending 1600-meter relay, in 3:17.81.

Valor showed its impressive speed in capturing the 400-meter relay in 41.48 seconds, 0.8 seconds ahead of Cheyenne Mountain, and in breaking the all-time Colorado record in the 800-meter relay preliminaries in 1:25.46.

“The kids were little disappointed with finishing third last year, and they worked their tails off in the off-season and came into this season with a mission,” said Vista Ridge coach Jay Peltier. “They talked in team meetings to make sure they were eating healthy and that they were sleeping right. In my opinion, our coaching staff is one of the best in the state.”

State cross country champ Bailey Roth of Coronado capped an impressive year with triumphs in both the 1600 and 3200, along with running on a victorious 3200-meter relay squad. After a 4:50 first mile of the 3200 that was led by Windsor’s Justin Weinmeister, Roth moved alongside in the fifth lap and then surged away the next lap with Broomfield’s Ethan Gonzales in tow. Yet another surge on the seventh lap put the race away for a 20-meter margin at the finish in 9:26.57. In the 1600, Thompson Valley’s Daniel Lara took an early

sizeable lead with a first-lap 63. But consistent laps of around 65 allowed Roth to move to the front with 500 meters left. But Roth began to lose momentum as Centaurus’ Chandler Reid closed in and might have caught Roth had he not run out of real estate. Roth ran 4:18.99, ahead of Reid, Gonzales, and Durango’s Joe Maloney, who had earlier nosed out Lara for the 800 title in 1:54.61.

“When Dan Lara went by me at the 500 to go,” said Maloney, who is bound for Weber State, “I just watched how his form was looking, he looked pretty strong and I just tried to hang on. About 110 left, it felt different, I felt I had a chance to win it. He looked too relaxed and I felt the pace fall off and it shot through my head when I made my last move down the straight. All that work and the indoor stuff came through for me. Last year I hit 2-flat every time. This year with my added strength, I could go out in 54 and come back with a 60.”

“I feel really great,” Roth said. “It’s been a long weekend, a lot of recovery, and a lot of hard work, but I feel very successful right now. It’s what we trained for. Championship races are never won in the first half. I went out conservative knowing that I was coming in not as fresh as I’d like to be. In a championship race, it’s not always the fastest but who’s the smartest. I really wanted to get in position on the third lap so I could hammer the fourth lap.

The bell gives me an energy spike.”

“I knew Bailey was going to be the

YO UTH R U N N I N G said Chacon, who will compete next year at the Air Force Academy.

“Everybody fought for (the championship). We have a young team. I’m so proud of this team, we honestly push hard for each other. Without that aspect that Coach (Tim) Daggett puts in place, I don’t think we would have gotten the state championship.”

“Alexa is one of the all-time greats.

I didn’t know a 42 was a possibility,” Daggett said of Chacon, who also anchored two of TCA’s medaling relays. “Every year the combination of kids is different. Every team feels different. The challenges of a particular season are different. You replace your top half and you have a new bottom half of your kids. They just love to compete. It’s fun to be rewarded at the end of the season.”

3A boys

The Classical Academy boys completed the school’s second consecutive sweep of the 3A titles in dominating fashion with 91 points, well clear of Coal Ridge with 57½ and Eaton with 56. Here’s where TCA didn’t dominate, but scoring in a lot of different events paid off handsomely.

Brush’s Anthony Thomas pulled off the same distance sweep as 4A’s Roth, convincingly winning state in cross country, then notching the 3200 in 9:46.85 by 13 seconds over Garrett Coles of University, and the 1600 in 4:26.21, pulling away with a lap to go to get past Connor Wilburn of TCA by three seconds.

2A girls TABOR SCHOLL OF WEST GRAND BEATS RACHEL HAMPTON OF TELLURIDE IN THE 2A 1600.

guy to beat,” said Gonzales. “It didn’t help that we went out so slow (in the 3200) – 76 first lap – and it was really hot. Once he started going I did the best I could to stick with him.

We don’t run lots of miles, and I only began running as a freshman, so I have tons of room to improve. I have the mindset that I want to be the best in Colorado, not just 4A. Bailey is incredible, and I love having that guy because he’s going to be one of the best in the country next year, and I want to be with him.”

Defending state champ Canon City senior Zac McCoy seemed out of time himself in the 400 when front-runner Spencer Jamison of Valor Christian took a five-meter lead. But a dramatic bonk allowed McCoy to zoom ahead to repeat in 47.31 seconds. The “comeback kid” did it again in the 200, chasing down Mead’s defending state champion in the 200, Alex Mead, in the last five meters to win in 21.05, .08 ahead of Mead, and lowering the meet record unbroken since 1998. Mead did repeat in the 100 in 10.69 to edge McCoy, 10.76, and Valor Christian’s Greg Popylisen, 10.78.

Colt Sessions of Cheyenne Mountain soared to 6’11” in setting a meet high jump record, while Vista Ridge’s Noah Gabel, who was also part of their 1600-meter relay squad, just missed a record with his 23’10” long jump victory. Jackson Spalding of Discovery Canyon 30 coloradorunnermag.com

narrowly swept the discus and shotput throws.

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The Classical Academy girls’ track team has rarely been challenged in recent years, but this year’s edition got a bit more competition than usual. The Titans captured the title 135 to 104½ over Eaton. Poor Gabby Pajak of Pagosa Springs. She broke the state record in both the 100 and 300 hurdles events, only to place second behind TCA’s Alexa Chacon. The Titans’ senior took down her own 100 hurdles state meet record by .65 seconds, in 14.23, but then beat the meet record and Pajak as well by more than a full second in the 300 in 42.75.

The Titans, usually dominant in distance events, got some strong competition from the Frontier Academy girls. In the end, though, TCA’s Lauren Hamilton snagged the 800 (2:19.23) and 1600 (5:14.12) titles, while Brianne Hoglin won the 400 in 57.71, and was fourth in the 800. Breaking the TCA distance stranglehold was Eva-Lou Edwards of Bayfield with an 11:03.43 in the 3200, far ahead of TCA’s Megan Brunette. Hannah Carr scored top honors for the Titans in both the shotput and discus.

“I really focus on every hurdle and being precise and clean over every single one and pushing on to the next one constantly,”

This team race also came down to a nail-biter, with long-time 2A power Akron leading Paonia 86 to 77 heading into in the final event, the 1600 meter relay. The Rams, however, had no entry, so Paonia would have to win, with the accompanying 10 points, to take the title. Win they did, in 3:58.16, a state meet record by four seconds. The tight race standings were: Paonia 87, Akron 86, Hotchkiss 79, Lyons 68.

This division’s distance stars waged see-saw battles for supremacy. Jennifer Celis of Hotchkiss broke away from West Grand’s Tabor Scholl in the last 250 meters of the 800 to hit the tape in 2:13.46, breaking Jessica Brown’s 12-year old record by two seconds.

In the 1600, Scholl repeated as champ in 5:06.01, holding off a last lap challenge by Lyons’ Miriam Roberts, with Telluride’s Rachel Hampton a few meters back in third. In the 3200, Hampton opened a gap on Scholl and Roberts in the fifth lap, and by the last circuit of the track held a 75-meter lead, crossing the line in 11:13.06. Celis also nudged ahead of Brown’s previous record in the 400, in 56.34, to grab her second state title in that event.

“I thought Kathryn (New, of Sangre de Cristo) was going to take the first 200 a little bit slower,” said Celis, who also ran on Hotchkiss’ winning 800-meter relay and runner-up 1600-meter relay. “I saw her at the 300 and it was nice having someone in front of me to help me have a kick.”

Colorado State-bound Kendall Horan of Lutheran swept the 100-200 double,

12.19 in the 100, and with her 24.73 in the 200 preliminaries, chopped a huge .64 seconds off the meet record.

2A boys

Lyons again won its third straight 2A boys title in convincing fashion with 142½ points, with Telluride second with 60. Lyons got enough points from five individuals alone to win the meet. Ryan Boucher won the 200 in 22.61, and the 400 in 49.09, besting a state meet record that had stood for 30 years by Kevin Young of long-gone Temple Baptist.

Justin Boldt won the 300 meter hurdles and the long jump, and the Lions also won the 800-meter and 1600-meter relays.

“Kids just performed at levels of seeding or a little better,” said Lyons coach Mark Roberts of his team that won nine of the 17 individual events. “Guys believed in each other and had a good time. I think we had a good time competing.”

In the 3200, Lyons freshman Paul Roberts, the state cross country champ, led the pack through a 4:50 first mile. Even though he led by 20 meters in the fifth lap, he definitely looked less fresh than teammate Marcel Such.

Indeed, Such pulled alongside Roberts with 250 meters left and then held off Roberts’ charge to the line in 9:45.72 for a 0.2 second victory. But Roberts captured the 1600 title in 4:28.76 with a huge charge on the final lap that was almost too early, but he pulled it

together enough to beat Merino’s Jordan Jole and Hotchkiss’ Cody Bartlett.

“I realized I was too far back on the first lap,” said Roberts. “So I had to start working it up. I didn’t stop believing I could go get them. I got a little bit worried but I kept trying to reel them in. They ran 64 and I felt they couldn’t do that again.”

Eads’ Daniel Weirich completed an impressive throws sweep, winning by a country mile in both the discus (172’8”) and shotput (57’10½“). His shotput distance would have beaten throwers in all classes and his discus would have been second overall.

1A girls

Ginger Hutton led Boulder’s Shining Mountain Waldorf School to its first-ever state title in any sport. The Lions, who only began fielding a team four years ago, tallied 74 points, barely ahead of Dove Creek with 68 and Vail Christian with 61. The versatile Hutton won the 3200 (her sister, Birdie, owns the meet record in the event), the 800 (by eight seconds), and the 400 (where she now possesses the record of 59.09).

“It’s crazy how good our team is this year,” said Hutton. “I was going for the state record in the 400 so it was really exciting that I got it. It is always so amazing to think about doing it under minute!”

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“We started this track program in 2010, so it’s unbelievable. We have a slew of freshman and sophomore girls so we were able to take Ginger off of our relays and still do well.” Hamilton said that the team has one senior and no juniors, so look for the Lions to be back.

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Here today, gone tomorrow. That might be said about the Heritage Christian track team. The Fort Collins school is so small that it dropped baseball and started track and field to give the athletes something else to do.

Because of dwindling enrollment, they probably won’t be able to field a team next year. But by scoring 85 points to outdistance traditional small-school power Bethune (75½ points), for this one year, they are state champs. The outcome was in doubt until the meet-concluding 1600-meter relay, where HCA put away Bethune with a third-place finish.

After this avalanche of state meet records following a spring filled with crummy weather, Fossil Ridge distance coach Forrest Vaughan opined, only slightly tongue in cheek, that perhaps we coaches are overtraining our athletes. You never know.

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Maksimow Captures Third Greenland 50K Title Peter Maksimow crushed his own course record and secured his third straight win at the Greenland Trail 50K near Larkspur on Saturday, May 4. The race was the RRCA Colorado Championship. Maksimow, 34, of Manitou Springs wasn’t sure if a nagging injury would slow him down on race day.

“The weather was ideal for a new course record. There was no wind, as there usually is during the race, but I wasn’t sure that my Achilles or my fitness was up for the challenge since my running has been fairly nonexistent in the past month due to injury.”

Maksimow’s 3:21:10 was only four minutes faster than second place finisher Brad Seng of Boulder who ran stride-forstride with Maksimow until mile 28.5. Jay Meservy, 24, rounded out the top three in 3:46:20.

Maksimow said, “The Greenland 50K was my first 50K back in 2011 and I have run it three years in a row. The draw is the extremely fast course. In previous years I have run the race by myself in an attempt for the course record, however, this year brought some competition and it pushed me to improve my previous course record and a well-deserved RCAA Colorado State Championship.”

With partly cloudy skies and cool temperatures, the 9th Annual Greenland Trail Races welcomed more than 700 athletes.

The runners took to the trails for one of the fastest 50K’s in the nation, as well as a 25K and 8 mile race. Course records were also set in the men’s 25K event, and participants took advantage of the dry and clear trails as well as a hopping post-race party. The race includes rolling hills set at 7,000 feet of

elevation with Pikes Peak as the backdrop.

The women’s 50K race saw 41-year old Elizabeth Gold take top honors in a time of 4:07:26. Second place finisher Cathi Webber, 44, crossed the line in 4:49:04. Erie’s Amber Schriner took third in 4:54:59.

Neil McDonagh of Manitou Springs set a new course record in the men’s 25K with a finishing time of 1:32:22. Coming in second was 38-year old Greg Coplen in 1:43:28, with 44-year old William Gray of Colorado Springs rounding out the top three in 1:45:38.

In the women’s 25K race, former USATF Mountain Teammate Megan Lizotte of Basalt dominated the course in 1:46:59.

Second place finisher Christine O’Gorman, 24, finished a strong second in 1:55:04.

Coming in third was 41-year old Susie Rinehart in 1:58:02.

Finally, in the men’s 8 mile, course record holder (set in 2006) Andy Ames crossed the line first in 48:26. Ames has won the event three times. Greg Nash of Boulder finished up in second in 50:31, and 37-year old Derek Engard grabbed third in 53:28.

In the women’s 8 mile, former Greenland 25K champ Lindsay Krause of Littleton took top honors for the women, as well as fourth place overall with a time of 52:07.

Winter Park’s Nancy Citriglia finished second in 58:15, and Trudi Jackson of Colorado Springs rounded out the top three in 1:0:20.

The race was sponsored by the Boulder Running Company, Colorado Runner Magazine, Hammer Nutrition, LaSportiva, and more.

Results are on page 37.

-Jessica Griffiths

MAKSIMOW WINS AGAIN AT THE GREENLAND 50K.

Mitchell and Chyr Win Cherry Creek Sneak 10 Mile

CHYR WINS THE CHERRY CREEK SNEAK 10 MILER.

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On a beautiful morning in Denver, thousands of participants took part in the Cherry Creek Sneak 10 Mile, 5 Mile, 5K and 1.5 Mile Sprint. With a start and finish line placed in the heart of Cherry Creek, runners took in the sights of Cheesman Park, historic 7th Avenue Parkway, and Cherry Creek. All races benefited Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and Food Bank of the Rockies.

In its 31st year, the event attracted approximately 10,000 participants with a variety of distances. Runners observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The Sneak was the first major event in Colorado following the Boston Marathon tragedies.

In the men’s 10 Mile race, 27-year old Tristan Mitchell of Centennial crossed the line first in 57:02. Breckenridge’s Dennis Flanagan grabbed second in 59:30, and third place belonged to Cyrus Severance of Denver in 59:54.

In the women’s 10 Mile race, 35-year old Nicole Chyr and Littleton’s Bridget Tschappat finished 1 – 2. The finishing times were close with 1:04:55 for Chyr and 1:05:02 for Tschappat. Ginger Knott rounded out the top three in 1:07:07.

In the men’s 5 Mile race, 25-year old Benjamin Ziwict took top honors in 25:59, with 16-year old second place finisher Cerake Geberkidane crossing the line in 26:41. 24-year old Steven Busch of Parker finished up in third in 27:12.

The women’s race saw 37-year old Nicole Aish take the win in 28:58.

Denver’s Kelsey Martin finished up in second in 29:56, and third place finisher Ashlee Nelson of Colorado Springs crossed the line in 31:04.

Results can be found on page 36.

-Amanda Hodges Photography By STEVE GLASS AND METROPHOTO

Kiprono, Mohammed Capture BolderBOULDER 10K Coloradans Freed, Simon Win Citizen’s Race

The BolderBOULDER 10K celebrated the 35th running of the 10K race on Monday, May 27. With an increased security presence in the wake of the attack on the Boston Marathon, the day ran smoothly and was marked by a safe, fun and festive race day for 48,741 registrants and thousands more spectators at the stadium.

“We weren’t quite sure what the reaction would be to the increased security measures this year, but the feedback we received is that everyone had an awesome race experience and appreciated the extra safety precautions,” said Cliff Bosley, race director.

The International Team Challenge was marked by a second consecutive win from 22-year-old Allan Kiprono (Kenya) with a time of 29 minutes, 28 seconds. The time improved Kiprono’s 2012 result in Boulder by more than 25 seconds. It was the 12th win by a Kenyan runner, the most by any country in the history of the BolderBOULDER.

Kenya also took the top spot in the men’s team standings, snapping a six-year reign by the Ethiopians. Ethiopia took second and the United States was third. Aaron Braun was the first American man to cross the finish line in ninth place. He was fourth in 2012.

In the women’s elite race, Merima Mohammed (Ethiopia) won her first BolderBOULDER, the fourth win by an Ethiopian runner in the last five years, with a finishing time of 33:58. The 19-year-old won the Chevron Houston Marathon earlier this year and has a marathon best of 2:23:14.

Ethiopia placed first in the women’s team standings, with Mexico in second and the United States placing third and finishing in the top three for the fourth straight year. U.S. Olympian Deena Kastor, 40, led the American women, finishing fourth in 34:43.62. The 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist won the race in 2001-03, and finished third in 2012. The women’s race was considerably slower than a year ago. The total prize purse for the elite runners and International Team Challenge participants was $141,166.

Jeremy Freed of Boulder won the Citizen’s Race for the second time in three years in 30:52. Lidia Simon, also a Boulder resident, was the first citizen’s woman finisher, running the course in 34:06.

The highlight for many runners and spectators was this year’s Memorial Day tribute, which featured an enlistment ceremony for 75 newly recruited members of the armed forces and a flyover of

THE LEADERS IN THE BOLDER BOULDER CITIZENS RACE.

four WWII fighter planes, which was conducted by the Texas Flying Legends. 2,700 servicemen and service women ran BolderBOULDER races at eleven locations over the world. The warmer and calmer weather was perfect for a spectacular performance by the sky diving team carrying flags representing each service and a large American flag.

Results on page 40.

Women Support Thelma & Louise Half Marathon

Nearly 650 women toed the line and finished the 2nd annual Thelma & Louise Half Marathon in Moab, Utah on June 1. Spectacular weather, gorgeous scenery, and a spirited celebration of the Thelma & Louise film made for a memorable experience for runners.

Sara Petrick, from Tampa, Florida, won the race in 1:26:39, setting the new course record. Lauren Atkinson, a Moab local, finished second in 1:32:26 and 17 year-old Colorado native Anna Hogan finished third in 1:36:44.

“It was a beautiful day for the racers,” said race director Ranna Bieschke. “There were some gusty winds, but that didn’t deter the positive attitude of the amazing women that took part in today’s event.”

This year’s new course was located very near the final scene of the 1991 Oscar-winning movie Thelma & Louise. Classic red rock scenery and the Colorado River accompanied and encouraged the runners as they cruised along the 13.1 mile course. Runners got into the spirit of the movie by wearing race bibs personalized with their chosen alter ego “Thelma” or “Louise.” Many runners, and race crew, also dressed up in movie-inspired attire. The tribute was furthered with cameos by characters from the movie, including the Rastafarian road biker, The Cop, the big rig truck, Thelma and Louise, and a race escort by a 1966 convertible.

The race was executed with the objectives of promoting healthy life choices and supporting worthy causes, with an emphasis on green initiatives. Chief beneficiaries are Girls on the Run and Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center.

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R AC E R E PO RTS

Course Records Fall at the Colfax Marathon

Two Kenyans training in Colorado Springs took advantage of cool conditions on May 19 to set new course records at the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon and Half Marathon. Kenyan Abraham Rutto won the marathon in a course record of 2:24:34, while Kenyan Daniel Kipkoech won the half marathon in a record 1:05:54.

Nicole Chyr, 35, of Englewood set out to break her own course record in the marathon. She won the 26.2 mile race for a third straight year and met her goal with a new course record of 2:57:18. In the half marathon, Lori Walker of Henderson, a former Western State All-American in the steeplechase, won the women’s half marathon in 1:20:02.

The event also included a 10 mile race, a marathon relay, and a 5K. In all, the races attracted more than 10,000 runners. The Hazel Miller band was the headliner for Jim’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q Afterparty.

Established eight years ago by the cities of Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood to celebrate a vibrant Colfax Avenue, the race courses travel through local city parks, the Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, the Denver Zoo, and even local fire stations.

The half marathon course was later discovered to be 0.1 mile short of the full 13.1 mile distance. It appeared that part of the problem was that the marathon’s contracted barricade company shut down the day before the race, leaving race officials scrambling to find local vendors that could put out barricades.

Results on page 39 and 40.

ABRAHAM RUTTO SET A COURSE RECORD IN THE MARATHON.

Korir and Gebre Win 37th Garden of the Gods 10 Mile

BELAINESH GEBRE BROKE HER COURSE RECORD BY 4 SECONDS.

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The Garden of the Gods Ten Mile Run is dry, high and hard. Yet Belainesh Gebre has managed to set and reset the women’s course record each time she has run this demanding race, and this year was no different.

Gebre, 25, ran a blazing 58 minutes and 45 seconds on the hilly 10-mile course, breaking her old course record by four seconds. Gebre placed 19th overall and outdistanced the women’s field by 2:28.

Leonard Korir captured the men’s race. He trains in Colorado Springs and grew up at 8,000 feet in Kenya, but said he has never gotten used to running hills in high elevation.

The former NCAA standout at Iona College is no stranger to tough races, but said this race was the hardest he could remember.

“I knew there were hills, but I thought maybe just one, two, three… four at the most. But after six miles I was still seeing hills, at eight miles I was praying! With just two miles to go, it looked like five!”

“The altitude affects me a lot… hills in altitude are so hard,” he said, adding that he prefers training at altitude and then racing at sea level. Korir settled into third for most of the race, then made his move in the final mile to take the win in 50:48, seconds ahead of Ernest Kembenei (50:55) both men broke the previous age group record for men 25-29. Daniel

Kipkoech was third in 51:06.

Despite the tough course, many runners agreed that this year’s race had ideal racing conditions, which was good for athletes but bad for previous records. Along with Gebre, Nuta Olaru, 42, of Longmont, who finished second for the women in 1:01:12, captured a couple of titles from her race. Being a Colorado resident and USATF member, Olaru earned the USATF Colorado 10 Mile Champion. Olaru also set the women’s overall master’s record and the 40-44 age-group record, which she set in 2011.

Finishing third for the women in 1:03:03 was Abnet Simegn, 26, of Ethiopia.

Among the master’s women, Connilee Walter, 40, of Colorado Springs, captured the title in 1:09:20. The men’s masters winner, David Scudamora, was also uncertain if he had won until he crossed the line. Picking people off as the miles ticked down, Scudamora said he knew he was able to pull away from some of the other top masters runners, but wasn’t positive if he’d passed all of them.

“Didn’t know for certain if the guys in front of me were old guys [chuckles] or not!”

Scudamora actually crossed the finish line with time to spare, holding off second place winner Peter Fleming by 36 seconds.

Results can be found on page 40.

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2013 Colorado Runner Racing Series Sponsored by the Avery Brewing Company, Boulder Running Company, and Runner’s Roost

The Colorado Runner Racing Series is a scored series of races throughout the state. Runners will be scored based on their finishing place in each race. The winners in each division will win $400 and be featured in Colorado Runner magazine. The second and third place winners in each division will win gift certificates from Runner’s Roost.

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

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

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Racing Series Scoring

Date

Name

Distance

Location

January 12

Quicker Quaker 5K

5K

Lafayette

January 19

Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten

5M

Littleton

February 10

Valentine’s Day 5K

5K

Denver

March 16

5K for St. Patrick’s Day

5K

Colorado Springs

April 20

Spank Blasing 5K

5K

Pueblo

April 27

Boulder Distance Classic

5K

Boulder

May 19

Colfax Half Marathon

13.1M

Denver

June 2

Steamboat 10K

10K

Steamboat Springs

June 9

Garden of the Gods 10M

10M

Manitou Springs

July 4

Four on the Fourth

4K

Boulder

July 27

Monument Downhill 5K

5K

Grand Junction

August 10

Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon

13.1M

Ouray

August 25

10K at 10,000 Feet

10K

Vail

September 2

Park to Park 10M

10M

Denver

September 15

Blue Shoe Run

5K

Denver

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners 39 and under. The masters division is for runners 40-49. The 50-54 division is for runners ages 50-54. The 55-59 division is for runners 55-59. The 60-64 division is for runners ages 60-64. And, the seniors division is for runners 65 and over. Runners may participate in as many races as they choose, but must compete in six races to be eligible for awards. For races with multiple starts, finish time will be used to calculate points.

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

Scoring System UPCOMING SERIES RACES:

2013 Racing Series Schedule

Place All Divisions

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6

7

8

9

10

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90

80

70

60

50

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30

20

10

July 4

July 27

August 10

August 25

September 2

September 15

Boulder

Grand Junction

Ouray

Vail

Denver

Denver

R AC E R E S U LTS Masters (50+): 1. Judy Chamberlin, 54, Golden, CO, 21:13; 2. Amy Regnier-Surage, 50, Manitou Springs, CO, 21:26; 3.

Valerie Eipeer, 52, Longmont, CO, 22:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Laurie Rugenstein, 65, Boulder, CO, 23:05; 2. Marilyn Stapleton, 67, Greeley, CO, 23:23; 3. Debbie Hathaway, 61, Boulder, CO, 24:24.

Cherry Creek Sneak April 28, 2013 Denver, CO 8,230 Finishers (10M = 1,608, 5M = 2,469, 5K = 4,023; 1.5M = 130) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 10M = Tate Behning, 55:39 (2012); Deanna Ardrey, 1:02:39 (2012); 5M = Brandon Johnson, 24:57 (2012); Kara Lubieniecki, 28:46 (2012); 5K = Charles Hillig, 15:36 (2012); Sarah Pizzo, 18:07 (2009)

THE START OF THE LOUISVILLE TRAIL HALF MARATHON.

Horsetooth Marathon & Half Marathon April 21, 2013 Fort Collins, CO 1,439 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start = 5,175’, Finish = 4,960’ - Course Records: 26.2M = New Race; 13.1M = Jason Delaney, 1:11:07 (2012); Brianne Nelson, 1:20:35 (2012) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Nick Clark, 38, 2:58:13 CR; 2. Sam Malmberg, 29, 3:04:37; 3. Corey Hanson, 36, 3:15:38; 4.

Erland Knudsen, 26, 3:27:14; 5. Bradley Wells, 23, 3:27:31.

Masters (40+): 1. Michael Lavelle, 42, 3:51:11; 2. Kurt Vercauteren, 45, 3:51:51; 3. Bryan Vanmeveren, 48, 3:54:42.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Timothy Barry, 52, 3:47:3; 2.

Lyle Zevenbergen, 53, 4:18:36; 3. Jay Adams, 52, 4:22:36.

Seniors (60+): 1. Brent Weigner, 63, 4:51:35; 2. Arthur Byrne, 66, 5:15:17; 3. Bill Botinelly, 62, 5:34:52. Overall Female: 1. Cait O’Brien, 21, 3:38:26 CR; 2. Christine O’Gorman, 24, 3:38:28; 3. Dianne Gates, 48, 3:47:14; 4. Chelsea Randall, 29, 3:47:35; 5. Lisa Belmonte, 43, 3:56:31. Masters (40+): 1.

Dianne Gates, 48, 3:47:14; 2. Lisa Belmonte, 43, 3:56:31; 3.

Cat Speights, 48, 4:04:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michelle Mueller, 51, 4:19:29; 2. Barbara Franzen, 59, 5:15:00; 3.

Leticia Jones0Dunn, 53, 5:20:28.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Paul Petersen, 33, 1:10:32 CR; 2.

Michael Chavez, 27, 1:11:06; 3. Hunter Paris, 28, 1:13:42; 4.

Jeffrey Hofferber, 25, 1:15:54; 5. Grant Bovee, 29, 1:16:51.

Masters (40+): 1. Ted Haskell, 43, 1:23:10; 2. Eric Hess, 43, 1:25:48; 3. Scott Adams, 45, 1:29:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Huner, 55, 1:33:58; 2. Dave Yanchek, 56, 1:42:27; 3. James Pounds, 54, 1:42:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Diaz, 64, 1:47:12; 2. Steve Santana, 62, 1:51:57; 3. Tom Schipper, 60, 1:57:21. Overall Female: 1. Kelly Ramirez, 27, 1:26:01; 2. Sarah Hansen, 35, 1:29:56; 3. Nicole Johns, 38, 1:30:35; 4. Leighanne Bordewyk, 22, 1:32:03; 5. Beth Hovel, 34, 1:35:07. Masters (40+): 1. Kerry Lefebvre, 42, 1:42:21; 2.

Nicki Leo, 40, 1:45:05; 3. Casey Blaine, 45, 1:47:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Boyts, 53, 1:41:21; 2. Peggy Panzer, 51, 1:47:44; 3. Laura Scheman, 50, 1:53:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Ridgway, 64, 1:56:29; 2. Libby James, 76, 1:59:16; 3. Cathy Morgan, 66, 1:59:30.

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741 Finishers (15K = 255, 5K = 386) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: 15K = Mario Macias, 48:35 (2012); Luminita Talpos, 54:37 (2005); 5K = Greg Reindl, 15:33 (2010); Emma Keenan, 17:46 (2011) 15K Overall Male: 1. Abraham Rutto, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:14 CR; 2. Mario Macias, 31, Manitou Springs, CO, 48:15; 3. Leodan Castillo, 23, Mount Hood Parkdale, OR, 52:13; 4. Bob Weiner, 48, Evergreen, CO, 52:19; 5. Sean Daugherty, 20, Boulder, CO, 53:08. Masters (40+): 1. Bob Weiner, 48, Evergreen, CO, 52:19; 2. Brad Seng, 43, Boulder, CO, 53:18; 3. Kevin Konczak, 43, Boulder, CO, 55:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Raul Carrizalez, 52, Evans, CO, 58:12; 2.

Charles Wilbur, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:02:28; 3. Steven Sellars, 52, Superior, CO, 1:04:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Dooley, 66, Erie, CO, 1:06:20; 2. Jim Bruskewitz, 60, 1:07:19; 3. Jim Reynolds, 64, Lafayette, CO, 1:07:34. Overall Female: 1.

Adriana Nelson, 31, Boulder, CO, 53:24 CR; 2. Colleen De Reuck, 49, Boulder, CO, 57:41; 3. Kerrie Wlad, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:02:11; 4. Noelle Green, 48, Erie, CO, 1:04:32; 5.

Sharon Gallant, 37, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1:05:07.

Masters (40+): 1. Colleen De Reuck, 49, Boulder, CO, 57:41; 2. Kerrie Wlad, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:02:11; 3. Noelle Green, 48, Erie, CO, 1:04:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diana Fields, 52, Boulder, CO, 1:16:17; 2. Cathy Condon, 56, Boulder, CO, 1:16:32; 3. Jena Lougee, 51, Littleton, CO, 1:16:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Ridgway, 64, Arvada, CO, 1:22:36; 2. Virginia Landes, 63, Lafayette, CO, 1:27:49; 3. Terri Huck, 64, Lyons, CO, 1:33:23.

5K Overall Male: 1. Daniel Kipkoech, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 14:50 CR; 2. Dey Dey, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:09; 3. Michael Chavez, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 15:11; 4.

Nathan Sellers, 24, Alamosa, CO, 15:34; 5. Tommy Neal, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:35. Masters (40+): 1. Russ Stein, 40, Denver, CO, 16:51; 2. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:03; 3. Andrew Armiger, 40, Boulder, CO, 18:56.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sam Shusterman, 51, Centennial, CO, 18:00; 2. Daniel Greer, 53, Boulder, CO, 18:01; 3. Kyle Hubbart, 56, Broomfield, CO, 18:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Chesnut, 60, Louisville, CO, 20:52; 2. Mark Donelson, 61, Evergreen, CO, 22:22; 3. Rich Holston, 60, Westminster, CO, 23:13. 5K Overall Female: 1. Ellie Keyser, 24, Fort Collins, CO, 17:13 CR; 2. Rachel Giosca-Ryan, 26, Boulder, CO, 17:32; 3. Nicole Feest, 28, Boulder, CO, 18:03; 4. Shannon Payne, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:05; 5. Chantelle Dron, 25, Fort Collins, CO, 18:20. Masters (40+): 1. Lizi BolanosNauth, 40, Boulder, CO, 21:02; 2. Uta Pippig, 47, Longmont, CO, 22:44; 3. Amy Duckro, 41, Longmont, CO, 23:11. Grand

10M Overall Male: 1. Tristan Mitchell, 27, Centennial, CO, 57:02; 2. Dennis Flanagan, 31, Breckenridge, CO, 59:30; 3.

Cyrus Severance, 33, Denver, CO, 59:54; 4. Marshall Zelinger, 32, Denver, CO, 1:01:29; 5. Brian Scott, 39, Broomfield, CO, 1:02:02. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Taylor, 43, Boulder, CO, 1:02:58; 2. Omar Mubarak, 40, Denver, CO, 1:04:32; 3. Brian Manley, 49, Centennial, CO, 1:04:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 54, Aurora, CO, 1:04:15; 2. Daniel Blausey, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:06:05; 3. Andrew Loizeaux, 51, 1:07:12.

Seniors (60+): 1. Buzz Allen, 62, Centennial, CO, 1:15:02; 2. Tom Zeiner, 62, Lakewood, CO, 1:17:05; 3. John Hakala, 62, Denver, CO, 1:18:09. Overall Female: 1. Nicole Chyr, 35, Englewood, CO, 1:04:55; 2. Bridget Tschappat, 35, Littleton, CO, 1:05:02; 3. Ginger Knott, 33, Littleton, CO, 1:07:07; 4. Elizabeth Carey, 28, Denver, CO, 1:08:00; 5.

Bethany Chang, 36, Denver, CO, 1:08:09. Masters (40+): 1. Kelly Meeter, 44, Denver, CO, 1:09:16; 2. Katrin Deuter, 45, Denver, CO, 1:13:29; 3. Holly Stull, 45, Englewood, CO, 1:14:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Katie Hegg, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:11:39; 2. Beverly Lopez, 54, Aurora, CO, 1:15:39; 3.

Georgann Richardson, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:12.

Seniors (60+): 1. Kathy Scott, 60, Aurora, CO, 1:21:04; 2.

Barbara Michael, 60, Denver, CO, 1:31:44; 3. Laurie Hakala, 61, Denver, CO, 1:32:26.

5M Overall Male: 1. Benjamin Zywicki, 24, Louisville, CO, 25:59; 2. Cerake Geberkidane, 16, Denver, CO, 26:41; 3.

Steven Busch, 24, Parker, CO, 27:12; 4. Dave Scudamore, 43, Denver, CO, 27:24; 5. Craig Greenslit, 43, Berthoud, CO, 27:33. Masters (40+): 1. Dave Scudamore, 43, Denver, CO, 27:24; 2. Craig Greenslit, 43, Berthoud, CO, 27:33; 3. Adolfo Carrillo, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Spale, 56, Denver, CO, 29:54; 2. Jay Survil, 54, Aurora, CO, 32:29; 3. Mike Evans, 59, 32:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Parker, 61, Denver, CO, 34:29; 2. Rick Brubaker, 60, Longmont, CO, 37:23; 3. Michael McCorkle, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:59. Overall Female: 1. Nicole Aish, 37, Arvada, CO, 28:58; 2. Kelsey Martin, 31, Denver, CO, 29:56; 3. Ashlee Nelson, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:04; 4. Natalie Davey, 40, Boulder, CO, 31:33; 5. Kari-Anne Samuleson, 30, Denver, CO, 32:13. Masters (40+): 1. Natalie Davey, 40, Boulder, CO, 31:33; 2. Christine Adamowski, 45, Evergreen, CO, 32:43; 3. Leslie Hoffmann, 46, Louisville, CO, 33:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ellen Hart, 54, Denver, CO, 33:33; 2. Sandy Kloster, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:08; 3. Toni Holroyd, 58, Centennial, CO, 40:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Joanne Schlafer, 60, Golden, CO, 42:46; 2. Nancy Mussetter, 63, Littleton, CO, 44:29; 3. Elizabeth McCann, 64, Denver, CO, 47:47.

5K Overall Male: 1. Zach Watson, 35, Lousville, CO, 16:50; 2. Tyler Scholl, 12, Kremmling, CO, 17:11; 3. Nic Cumings, 34, Pine, CO, 18:15; 4. Francisco Pantoja, 36, Denver, CO, 18:21; 5. Brian Glotzbach, 37, Castle Rock, CO, 18:22.

Masters (40+): 1. Troy McCubbin, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:29; 2. Ian McKinnie, 47, Denver, CO, 20:20; 3. Barry Neumann, 42, Louisville, CO, 20:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Keith Johnson, 51, Littleton, CO, 18:39; 2. Michael Roach, 56, Denver, CO, 20:38; 3. David Roche, 53, Denver, CO, 21:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Lewandowski, 65, Centennial, CO, 24:00; 2. Gary Erickson, 62, Boulder, CO, 24:26; 3. Bob Cavis, 60, Highlands Ranch, CO, 25:18. Overall Female: 1.

Kara Ford, 34, Broomfield, CO, 18:24; 2. Tabor Scholl, 16, Kremmling, CO, 19:05; 3. Jamie Arnold, 27, Westminster, CO, 19:17; 4. Alexis Wilbert, 28, Denver, CO, 19:35; 5. Sarah Rebick, 38, Boulder, CO, 19:37. Masters (40+): 1. Deb Carly, 47, Boulder, CO, 20:44; 2. Michelle Remy, 42, Castle Rock, CO, 22:35; 3. Tanya Kern, 43, Denver, CO, 22:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patti Galleher, 55, Denver, CO, 20:20; 2.

Stephenie Scholl, 50, Kremmling, CO, 21:08; 3. Monica

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Ryan, 52, Commerce City, CO, 23:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Trish Waltz, 66, Denver, CO, 24:28; 2. Carmen Kitts, 61, Denver, CO, 27:00; 3. Terri Schneider, 64, Centennial, CO, 29:09.

1.5M Overall Male: 1. Michael Stephens, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 7:29; 2. Scott Siriano, 46, Dillon, CO, 7:38; 3. Tim Badger, 27, Falcon, CO, 8:22; 4. Adam Kremers, 28, Denver, CO, 8:42; 5. Mark McNabb, 13, Westminster, CO, 9:02. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Siriano, 46, Dillon, CO, 7:38; 2. Eriks Smidchens, 42, Denver, CO, 13:18; 3. Stephen Bellas, 43, Englewood, CO, 14:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Ken Gart, 57, Denver, CO, 12:10; 2. Steven Egan-Fowler, 52, Denver, CO, 17:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Narinder Loomba, 61, Thornton, CO, 11:57; 2. Stephen Oppermann, 66, Denver, CO, 12:48. Overall Female: 1. Clare Davidson, 11, Denver, CO, 9:31; 2. Celia Cameron, 10, Denver, CO, 10:43; 3.

Hannah Davidson, 11, Denver, CO, 10:58; 4. Lilia Scudamore, 10, Denver, CO, 10:59; 5. Chandra Springs, 34, Boulder, CO, 11:33. Masters (40+): 1. Jenny Bellas, 41, Englewood, CO, 15:05; 2. Rebecca Gart, 43, Denver, CO, 15:25; 3. Gina Spicola, 44, Denver, CO, 15:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Kay Adcox, 51, Denver, CO, 15:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Michele Fuxan, 62, Denver, CO, 21:06; 2. Gertrude Insalaco, 72, Denver, CO, 22:51; 3. Ann Baron, 66, Denver, CO, 23:16.

Greenland Trail Races May 4, 2013 Larkspur, CO 732 Finishers (50K = 125, 25K = 239, 8M = 369) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runers - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,850’ - Course Records: 50K = Peter Maksimow, 3:22:09 (2012); Kerrie Bruxvoort, 3:51:27 (2012); 25K = Daniel Craft, 1:34:38 (2012); Heather Utrata, 1:45:45 (2012); 8M = Andy Ames, 46:33 (2006); Kim Dobson, 51:36 (2012) 50K Overall Male: 1. Peter Maksimow, 34, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:21:10 CR; 2. Brad Seng, 43, Boulder, CO, 3:25:09; 3.

Jay Meservy, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:46:20; 4. Jeremy Bradford, 35, Denver, CO, 3:52:53; 5. Max Fulton, 36, Denver, CO, 3:53:29. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Seng, 43, Boulder, CO, 3:25:09; 2. Scott Swaney, 44, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:54:24; 3. Rick Scott, 41, Castle Rock, CO, 4:03:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Selden, 53, Lyons, CO, 4:47:48; 2.

Gary Chappel, 56, Denver, CO, 5:03:50; 3. Pete Watson, 57, Centennial, CO, 5:08:56. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Towne, 60, Spokane Valley, WA, 4:59:58; 2. Dave Diaz, 64, Pueblo, CO, 5:22:53; 3. Bob Findlay, 65, Littleton, CO, 5:58:53. Overall Female: 1. Elizabeth Gold, 41, Englewood, CO, 4:07:26; 2.

Cathi Webber, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:49:04; 3. Amber

Schriner, 34, Erie, CO, 4:54:59; 4. Jennifer Tobin, 32, Denver, CO, 4:58:22; 5. Kimberly Greer, 52, Larkspur, CO, 5:02:31.

Masters (40+): 1. Elizabeth Gold, 41, Englewood, CO, 4:07:26; 2. Cathi Webber, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:49:04; 3. Alison Verlinich, 49, Erie, CO, 5:03:5. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kimberly Greer, 52, Larkspur, CO, 5:02:31; 2. Jill Case, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 5:05:27; 3. Jill Parker, 50, Centennial, CO, 5:11:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Margrit Trenker, 69, Manitou Springs, CO, 6:36:02; 2. Linda Holbrook, 62, Longmont, CO, 7:47:56.

25K Overall Male: 1. Neil McDonagh, 31, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:32:22 CR; 2. Greg Coplen, 38, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:43:28; 3. William Gray, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:45:38; 4. William Dillon, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:46:32; 5.

Dave Walick, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:51:26. Masters (40+): 1. William Gray, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:45:38; 2. Dave Walick, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:51:26; 3. Marco Cornacchione, 49, Boulder, CO, 1:54:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Schopp, 50, Cherry Hills Village, CO, 1:56:10; 2. Steven Sellars, 52, Superior, CO, 1:58:16; 3. Art Souverein, 50, Parker, CO, 1:59:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Parker, 61, Denver, CO, 2:01:42; 2. Doug Brandmier, 62, Longmont, CO, 2:13:29; 3. Phil Goulding, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:17:49.

Overall Female: 1. Megan Lizotte, 29, Basalt, CO, 1:46:59; 2. Christine O’Gorman, 24, Westminster, CO, 1:55:04; 3.

Susie Rinehart, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:58:02; 4. Amanda Spina, 33, Denver, CO, 1:58:16; 5. Stephanie Wurtz, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:59:15. Masters (40+): 1. Susie Rinehart, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:58:02; 2. Judy Beckenbach, 41, Denver, CO, 2:02:17; 3. Julia Lewis, 46, Denver, CO, 2:08:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon Kolarik, 54, Littleton, CO, 2:09:27; 2. Rachel Kodanaz, 52, Denver, CO, 2:21:28; 3. Laura Pedri, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:32:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Cridennda, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:37:29; 2. Carrie Franchi, 60, Pueblo, CO, 2:40:45; 3. Claradene Stewart, 64, Englewood, CO, 2:41:15.

8M Overall Male: 1. Andy Ames, 50, Boulder, CO, 48:26; 2. Greg Nash, 38, Boulder, CO, 50:31; 3. Derek Engard, 37, Littleton, CO, 53:28; 4. Lee Gardner, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:48; 5. Brandon Salisbury, 30, Manitou Springs, CO, 56:56. Masters (40+): 1. Lee Gardner, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:48; 2. Jason Roney, 40, Monument, CO, 58:52; 3.

Pete Brey, 44, Denver, CO, 1:02:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andy Ames, 50, Boulder, CO, 48:26; 2. Steve Kastrul, 52, Denver, CO, 1:04:21; 3. Ray Blum, 56, Denver, CO, 1:08:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Lyle Rosbotham, 63, Boulder, CO, 1:12:41; 2. Carl Gross, 60, Elbert, CO, 1:20:40; 3. Michael Rocks, 61, Palmer Lake, CO, 1:23:43. Overall Female: 1.

Lindsay Krause, 35, Littleton, CO, 52:07; 2. Nancy Citriglia, 38, Winter Park, CO, 58:15; 3. Trudi Jackson, 38, Colorado

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Springs, CO, 1:00:20; 4. Sydney Cornell, 42, Parker, CO, 1:00:39; 5. Dawn Boulter, 30, Falls Church, VA, 1:01:35. Masters (40+): 1. Sydney Cornell, 42, Parker, CO, 1:00:39; 2. Diane Hunke, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:43; 3. Gina Meyer, 43, Aurora, CO, 1:06:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Shelly Alm, 51, Louisville, CO, 1:06:55; 2. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:07; 3. Robin Smith, 52, Lone Tree, CO, 1:16:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Clare Weipert, 60, Centennial, CO, 1:19:22.

Colorado Marathon May , 2013 Fort Collins, CO 3,481 Finishers (26.2M = 1,152, 13.1M = 1,524, 10K - 561, 5K - 244) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Marathon Start = 6,090’, Half Marathon Start = 5,400’, Finish = 4,950’ Course Records: 26.2M = Daniel Shaw, 2:25:55 (2004); Kara Roy, 2:46:30 (2007); 13.1M = Michael Chavez, 1:07:43 (2011); Adriana Pirtea, 1:15:40 (2010); 10K = Philip Latter, 33:33 (2010); Lyndsi Benedict, 36:50 (2006); 5K = Marc Lonac, 16:25 (2010); Heidi Ewing, 20:51 (2012) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Ryan Donovan, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 2:29:36; 2. Brian Scott, 35, Naperville, IL, 2:39:22; 3. Mark Mulholland, 41, Westminster, CO, 2:42:19; 4. Jonathan Garcia, 31, Fort Collins, CO, 2:44:12; 5.

Campbell Ilfrey, 39, Louisville, CO, 2:45:27.

Masters (40+): 1. Mark Mulholland, 41, Westminster, CO, 2:42:19; 2. Chad Knight, 41, Boulder, CO, 2:57:32; 3. Richard

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Williams, 44, Denver, CO, 2:57:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Gregg Dean, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 3:04:32; 2. Mark Westerheide, 53, Mansfield, TX, 3:10:30; 3. Timothy Barry, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:13:31.

Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Fuller, 60, Greeley, CO, 3:39:32; 2. Joe Fleegel, 62, Longmont, CO, 3:43:46; 3. Gregory Chlebicki, 63, Des Moines, IA, 3:44:48. Overall Female: 1.

Ellie Peterson, 23, Windsor, CO, 2:53:16; 2. Karen Bertasso, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 2:59:40; 3. Sarah Hansen, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 3:02:38; 4. Kathryn Saphire, 20, Denver, CO, 3:03:48; 5. Janet Clements, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 3:06:01. Masters (40+): 1.

Kimberly Wright, 44, Boulder, CO, 3:28:27; 2. Christine Galbreath, 45, Victoria, MN, 3:29:17; 3. Kellie Kreikemeier, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:31:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laura Bruess, 52, Boulder, CO, 3:16:11; 2. Sally Brooking, 56, Marietta, GA, 3:29:32; 3. Julie Monroe, 58, Loveland, CO, 3:45:56. Seniors (60+): 1. Wendy Crandall, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 3:42:22; 2. Peg Ray, 60, Fort Collins, CO, 4:48:44; 3. Pamela Nathan, 63, Idaho Springs, CO, 5:21:06.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Zach Watson, 35, Louisville, CO, 1:16:31; 2. Chris Aronson, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 1:18:02; 3. Garret Lee, 20, Denver, CO, 1:18:41; 4. Wayne Crews, 45, Cary, NC, 1:22:30; 5. Tom Paliga, 31, Denver, CO, 1:23:03. Masters (40+): 1.

Wayne Crews, 45, Cary, NC, 1:22:30; 2. Ron Thomasson, 47, Longmont, CO, 1:25:02; 3.

Patrick Green, 46, Fort Collins, CO, 1:25:58.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 54, Aurora, CO, 1:27:49; 2. Kevin Barry, 50, East Hampton, NY, 1:29:45; 3. Michael Higgins, 58, Fort Collins, CO, 1:30:42. Seniors

(60+): 1. Jim Hunter, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 1:39:23; 2. Mark Andre, 60, Fort Collins, CO, 1:39:36; 3. Steve Joyce, 64, Loveland, CO, 1:40:20. Overall Female: 1. Joanna Zeiger, 43, Boulder, CO, 1:18:27; 2. Kara Ford, 34, Broomfield, CO, 1:21:02; 3. Meredith Roberts, 31, Evergreen, CO, 1:29:17; 4.

Madeline Rebol, 24, Fort Morgan, CO, 1:29:42; 5. Lisa Malinak, 40, Parker, CO, 1:30:34. Masters (40+): 1. Joanna Zeiger, 43, Boulder, CO, 1:18:27; 2. Lisa Malinak, 40, Parker, CO, 1:30:34; 3. Sabine Preisinger, 44, Bailey, CO, 1:31:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Teresa Rider, 54, Boulder, CO, 1:30:49; 2. Tracy Steele, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:48:35; 3. Debra McNamara, 56, Greeley, CO, 1:51:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Alyn Park, 62, Denver, CO, 1:41:38; 2. Debbie Hathaway, 61, Boulder, CO, 1:50:22; 3. Jan Peart, 61, Ridgway, CO, 1:51:15.

10K Overall Male: 1. Kyle Bevers, 27, Fort Collins, CO, 36:26; 2. Drew Pearson, 24, Parker, CO, 36:37; 3. Brad Cooper, 47, Littleton, CO, 37:12; 4. Harold Niedl, 38, 37:21; 5. John Mick, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 38:52. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Cooper, 47, Littleton, CO, 37:12; 2. John Mick, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 38:52; 3. Bobby Lehman, 41, Erie, CO, 40:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Dave Heintz, 50, Loveland, CO, 46:01; 2.

Charlie Reed, 57, Cheyenne, WY, 46:31; 3.

Thomas Prenger, 54, Windsor, CO, 50:11.

Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Linnell, 69, Fort Collins, CO, 49:25; 2. Michael Riley, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 51:10; 3. John Hagin, 69, Fort Collins, CO, 54:47. Overall Female: 1. Stephanie Greer, 22, Fort Collins, CO, 41:59; 2. Karen Giesler, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 42:58; 3. Marissa Sarkesian, 27, Denver, CO, 43:47; 4. Tonya Barber, 43, Fort Collins, CO, 44:29; 5. Mercedis Gil, 51, Fort Collins, CO, 44:45. Masters (40+): 1. Tonya Barber, 43, Fort Collins, CO, 44:29; 2. Stacey Dawrant, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:43; 3. Emily Weaver, 40, Fort Collins, CO, 49:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mercedis Gil, 51, Fort Collins, CO, 44:45; 2. Liticia Dunn, 54, 55:49; 3. Glee Garlie, 54, Fort Collins, CO, 56:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Peggy Neves, 64, Fort Collins, CO, 59:08; 2. Barbara Janssen, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:23; 3.

Bonnie Clark, 68, Fort Collins, CO, 1:00:54.

5K Overall Male: 1. Norman Mininger, 28, Aurora, CO, 17:52; 2. Jonny Holsten, 16, Tinmath, CO, 18:59; 3. Tyler Sorensen, 20, 19:47; 4. Jonathan McMahon, 15, Fort Collins, CO, 20:53; 5. Tyler Payne, 23, Fort Collins, CO, 21:16. Masters (40+): 1. Gino Campana, 43, 21:24; 2. Thomas Riggs, 40, Willcox, AZ, 22:03; 3. John Vattano, 45, Fort Collins, CO, 23:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tim Hackett, 51, Fort Collins, CO, 24:13; 2. Steven Cabrera, 57, Fort Collins, CO, 24:30; 3. Michael Blanchette, 56, Denver, CO, 26:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Tucker, 64, Meeker, CO, 26:24; 2. John Becker, 75, Windsor, CO, 30:27; 3. Gary Faris, 71, 32:15. Overall Female: 1. Abby Depperschmidt, 29, Fort Collins, CO, 18:01 CR; 2. Tina Duncan, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 21:22; 3. Jessie Wilburn, 26, Fort Collins, CO, 21:30; 4. Alexandra Campana, 18, 21:43; 5. Roxane Geisler, 44, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:48. Masters (40+): 1. Tina Duncan, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 21:22; 2.

Roxane Geisler, 44, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:48; 3. Alene Nitzky, 49, Fort Collins, CO, 22:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jane Raabis, 56, Worcester, MA, 26:08; 2. Bev Dodds, 57, Fort Collins, CO, 27:35; 3. Lynda Derschon, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 32:22. Seniors (60+): 1.

Linda Chicquette, 68, Maricopa, AZ, 35:05; 2. Charlene Raegan, 62, Binghamton, NY, 35:20; 3. Cyble McFarland, 68, Fort Collins, CO, 38:59.

Louisville Trail Half Marathon May 5, 2013 Louisville, CO 383 Finishers (13.1M = 232, 10K = 152) - Timing by: Colorado Race Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,335’ - Course Records: unknown 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Jackson Friesth, 20, Louisville, CO, 1:11:25; 2. Taylor Garrett, 24, Denver, CO, 1:16:27; 3. Ross Bryant, 37, 1:19:43; 4. Soren Frykholm, 20, 1:22:19; 5. Jamie Falk, 30, 1:27:35. Masters (40+): 1. Daniel Wellington, 42, 1:32:59; 2. Scott McAninch, 45, Westminster, CO, 1:37:12; 3. Ron Reno, 48, 1:38:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Nielsen, 51, Avon, CO, 1:29:39; 2. Michael Haywood, 52, Parker, CO, 1:35:45; 3. Ricki Greene, 54, Westminster, CO, 1:39:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Nicholas Fickling, 62, 1:35:56; 2. Willie Pittenger, 62, 1:42:12; 3. Jose Valdes, 60, Windsor, CO, 1:43:59. Overall Female: 1. Sarah Bay, 33, Denver, CO, 1:25:54; 2. Jessamyn Lockhart, 29, Denver, CO, 1:29:59; 3. Lindsay Borden, 29, Boulder, CO, 1:30:49; 4. Elizabeth Campagna, 34, 1:33:27; 5. Lindsay Hogan, 33, 1:34:24. Masters (40+): 1. Natalie Davey, 40, 1:36:46; 2. Dar Zerwekh Reardon, 44, Louisville, CO, 1:51:03; 3. Katy Mendes, 40, 1:52:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janet Healy, 51, 1:39:22; 2. Tammie Weitzman, 51, Thornton, CO, 1:56:21; 3. Kathy Davinroy, 51, 1:54:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Ellen Rickert, 60, 1:53:11; 2. Emily Rickert, 60, Lafayette, CO, 2:08:34.

10K Overall Male: 1. Tobias Albrigtsen, 9, 37:37; 2. Daniel Phillips, 29, Boulder, CO, 41:03; 3. Jeremy Hendricks, 33, 42:04; 4. Tony Trozzolo, 27, 43:59; 5. David Dougherty, 48, Denver, CO, 46:08. Masters (40+): 1. David Dougherty, 48, Denver, CO, 46:08; 2. Dom Aris, 41, 46:19; 3. Dan Bruder, 45, 46:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Al Bourgeois, 58, Boulder, CO, 46:19; 2.

Michael Dipiero, 54, Louisville, CO, 49:38; 3.

Tim Lehmann, 51, 52:37. Seniors (60+): 1.

Gary Erickson, 62, 55:38; 2. Tom Chambers, 70, Littleton, CO, 59:03; 3. Jim Tebockhorst, 70, Broomfield, CO, 1:02:19. 10K Overall Female: 1. Raili Filion, 42, 45:08; 2. Elena Alarcon, 35, 48:56; 3. Karen Sommer, 50, Lakewood, CO, 49:18; 4. Stephne Hanscom, 43, 50:00; 5. Erin McNallan, 31, 50:27. Masters (40+): 1. Raili Filion, 42, 45:08; 2. Stephne Hanscom, 43, 50:00; 3. Kim Templin, 40, Thornton, CO, 54:08.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karen Sommer, 50, Lakewood, CO, 49:18; 2. Elizabeth O’Connor, 50, Lafayette, CO, 1:01:06; 3. Paula Valenta, 50, Westminster, CO, 1:01:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Roseann Jolly, 63, Lafayette, CO, 58:22; 2. Betsy Cornelius, 62, Broomfield, CO, 1:00:51; 3. Kathy Klesmit, 61, 1:06:33.

Girls on the Run 5K May 11, 2013 Denver, CO 2,165 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: Charles Hillig, 15:20 (2010); Leslie Luna, 17:05 (2013) Overall Male: 1. Tony Tochtrop, 49, Northglenn, CO, 22:08; 2. Zach Dizdar, 13, Castle Rock, CO, 22:11; 3. Ray Blum, 56, Denver, CO, 22:27; 4. Noah Hill, 12, Denver, CO, 22:37; 5. Donne Puckle, 38, Littleton, CO, 23:14. Masters (40+): 1. Tony Tochtrop, 49, Northglenn, CO, 22:08; 2. Dave Haar, 46, Littleton, CO, 23:27; 3. Adam Hill, 45, Denver, CO, 24:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ray Blum, 56, Denver, CO, 22:27; 2.

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Miro Bergman, 50, Littleton, CO, 24:41; 3. Bob Ponkey, 52, Franktown, CO, 27:15.

Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Obert, 74, Conifer, CO, 29:40; 2. Lee Hawkins, 63, Denver, CO, 32:48; 3. Michael Klee, 67, Centennial, CO, 36:16. Overall Female: 1. Shira Evans, 29, Denver, CO, 20:47; 2. Adriana Yodel, 39, Aurora, CO, 21:20; 3. Lauren Fittz, 35, Denver, CO, 21:34; 4. Maria Wilson, 42, 21:41; 5. Clare Davidson, 11, Denver, CO, 22:08. Masters (40+): 1. Maria Wilson, 42, 21:41; 2. Annie Hill, 43, Denver, CO, 25:06; 3. Annesa Vollmer, 40, Denver, CO, 25:48.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Murray, 56, Highlands Ranch, CO, 28:52; 2. Ulia Waters, 51, Centennial, CO, 31:37; 3. Mary Lindimore, 54, Denver, CO, 32:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Jan Shovoct, 60, Denver, CO, 33:45; 2. Anita Zonker, 62, Centennial, CO, 36:17; 3. Wendy Marr, 64, Broomfield, CO, 41:02.

Colorado Rockies 5K May 12, 2013 Denver, CO 4,897 Finishers - Timing by: Timberline Timing Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: unknown Overall Male: 1. Robby Caseria, 22, Littleton, CO, 16:07; 2. Eric Dorsch, 29, Denver, CO, 16:40; 3. Todd Schuster, 28, Steamboat Springs, CO, 16:55; 4. Thomas Vavrik, 18, Arvada, CO, 17:04; 5. Mason Brevig, 15, Littleton, CO, 17:20. Masters (40+): 1.

Jonathan Wells, 42, Castle Rock, CO, 18:35; 2. Alex Escarcega, 49, Peyton, CO, 20:25; 3.

Greg Newman, 40, Fort Collins, CO, 20:48.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pete Smith, 51, Black Hawk, CO, 19:50; 2. John Cartwright, 57, Parker, CO, 19:57; 3. Bill Wright, 51, Superior, CO, 21:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Don Larson, 72, Boulder, CO, 23:23; 2. Edward King, 60, Littleton, CO, 23:28; 3. David Hill, 62, Denver, CO, 24:13. Overall Female: 1. Lina Krueck, 14, Littleton, CO, 19:41; 2.

Debbie Patskowski, 35, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:54; 3. Jen Livsey, 28, Denver, CO, 20:09; 4. Deborah Vanderstoep, 27, Arvada, CO, 20:37; 5. Gina Malloy, 27, Denver, CO, 20:53. Masters (40+): 1. Sharon Argenio, 47, Littleton, CO, 21:41; 2. Sheri Wright, 49, Superior, CO, 22:22; 3. Liz Sellyei, 46, Denver, CO, 22:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carey Sanchez, 57, Superior, CO, 22:57; 2.

Becky Johnson, 57, Black Hawk, CO, 23:50; 3. Michele Vion, 53, Boulder, CO, 25:25.

Seniors (60+): 1. Tina Albert, 62, Erie, CO, 23:37; 2. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 73, Denver, CO, 26:50; 3. Theresa Moylan, 66, Conifer, CO, 27:06.

Cottonwood Classic 5K May 18, 2013 Thornton, CO 775 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Peter Remien, 15:48 (2008); Bevin KennellyThomps, 17:43 (2009) Overall Male: 1. Benjamin Zywicki, 24, Superior, CO, 15:32 CR; 2. Adam Rich, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:55; 3. Bobby Kennedy, 25, Thornton, CO, 17:08; 4. Andy Rinne, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:20; 5.

Nicholas Robinson, 19, Northglenn, CO, 17:29. Masters (40+): 1. Jonathan Fenske, 43, Thornton, CO, 19:23; 2. Shaun Schafer, 45, Thornton, CO, 20:37; 3. Mark Anderson, 47, Northglenn, CO, 21:53. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Raul Carrizalez, 52, Evans, CO, 18:35; 2. Al Vasquez, 57, Thornton, CO, 23:02; 3. John Beckwith, 54, Westminster,

CO, 23:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Chestnut, 60, Louisville, CO, 20:49; 2. Robert Cooper, 65, Thornton, CO, 22:42; 3. Jim Martin, 62, 23:22. Overall Female: 1. Janelle Lincks, 19, Thornton, CO, 18:30; 2. Noelle Green, 48, Erie, CO, 19:57; 3. Kyle Legones, 29, North Salt Lake City, UT, 21:31; 4. Eilleen Herbst, 46, Niwot, CO, 22:09; 5. Theresa Jockers, 51, Commerce City, CO, 22:42.

Masters (40+): 1. Noelle Green, 48, Erie, CO, 19:57; 2. Eilleen Herbst, 46, Niwot, CO, 22:09; 3. Renee Abboud, 49, Broomfield, CO, 23:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Theresa Jockers, 51, Commerce City, CO, 22:42; 2.

Kathy Jankowski, 55, Thhornton, CO, 24:07; 3. Katrina Warner, 54, Broomfield, CO, 26:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 66, Thornton, CO, 28:38; 2. Patricia Tolleson, 63, Westminster, CO, 29:07; 3. Ana Chimbanda, 66, Thornton, CO, 33:17.

11, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:49; 2. Renne Vigilante, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 30:21; 3. Ellie Enderle, 15, Canon City, CO, 30:56; 4. Shezrae Baller, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:01; 5. Robin Morley, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:23. Masters (40+): 1. Laurie Groom, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:31; 2. Nadine Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:45; 3. Kristine Swain, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robin Morley, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:23; 2. Kelly Sears, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:29; 3. Deborah Chandler, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Judy Schlei, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:04; 2. Corinne Mendez, 67, Arvada, CO, 40:16; 3. Deb Anderson, 63, Colorado

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Colorado Colfax Marathon May 19, 2013 Denver, CO 8,747 Finishers (26.2M = 1,206, 13.1M = 5,164, 10M = 883; 5K = 1,494) - Timing by: Timberline Timing Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Trent Briney, 2:30:35 (2012); Nicole Chyr, 2:59:01 (2011); 13.1M = New course; 10M = Andrew Newland, 1:08:18 (2012); Brandy Erholtz, 1:02:45 (2012); 5K = Edward Lagrice, 17:47 (2012); Rachel Gioscia-Ryan, 18:00 (2011)

Run To The Shrine May 18, 2013 Colorado Springs, CO 1,029 Finishers (10K - 287, 5K - 742) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,000’ - Course Records: 10K = Tommy Manning, 38:40 (2012); Connilee Walkter, 48:10 (2011); 5K = Carl Arnold, 21:59 (2012); Eva Hagen, 26:07 (2012) 10K Overall Male: 1. Tommy Manning, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:59; 2. Scott Spillman, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:05; 3.

Dan Vega, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 41:54; 4. Gerald Romero, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:47; 5. Paul Koch, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:10. Masters (40+): 1. Dan Vega, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 41:54; 2. Gerald Romero, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:47; 3. Paul Koch, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jim English, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 57:08; 2. Roland Lucero, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:48; 3.

Brian Smithey, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Stan Richardson, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:09:04; 2. Joe Morgan, 72, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:50; 3. Mike Baker, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:25. Overall Female: 1. Kelly Calway, 29, Manitou Springs, CO, 46:48 CR; 2.

Samantha Wood, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:26; 3. Kayli Tabares, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:48; 4. Kim Chinn, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:15; 5. Cassie Sonnenberg, 27, Fort Morgan, CO, 55:01.

Masters (40+): 1. Katie Katalin, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:39; 2. Diane Kelsay, 49, Monument, CO, 1:04:59; 3. Tamara Solari, 42, Lakewood, CO, 1:06:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Georgann Richardson, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:03:54; 2. Kate Baines-Lyman, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:02; 3. Janice Webb, 59, Larkspur, CO, 1:09:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Sally Kennett, 70, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:28; 2. Julie Johnson, 68, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:10:41.

5K Overall Male: 1. Carl Arnold III, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:59; 2. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:06; 3. CJ Hitz, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:43; 4. Michael Janzer, 17, Falcon, CO, 23:12; 5. Don Solberg, 44, Peyton, CO, 26:00. Masters (40+): 1. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:06; 2. Don Solberg, 44, Peyton, CO, 26:00; 3. Joseph Miller, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rob Allan, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:10; 2. Rex Shaffer, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:23; 3. Steven Hildebrand, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Pendleton, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:06; 2. Frank Morrey, 71, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:57; 3. Joseph Mitchener, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:54. Overall Female: 1. Jalynn Tabares,

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R AC E R E S U LTS 41, 1:12:34; 2. Gina Meyer, 43, 1:16:24; 3. Shannon Sidwell, 40, 1:19:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Martha Cercy, 53, 1:28:30; 2. Bobbie Hickman, 53, 1:28:46; 3. Kay Smith, 56, 1:29:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Peggy Neves, 64, 1:34:55; 2.

Joan Lockwood, 68, 1:36:00; 3. Kathy Klesmit, 61, 1:39:42.

5K Overall Male: 1. Jess Palmer, 32, 17:10 CR; 2. Zachary Morrow, 27, 18:16; 3. Steven Acarregui, 26, 18:44; 4. David Stewart, 34, 18:48; 5. Peter Spina, 35, 19:11. Masters (40+): 1. Peter Szuch, 44, 21:32; 2. Monte Reynolds, 42, 21:36; 3. Brian Miller, 47, 22:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Peter Schmidt, 57, 24:18; 2. Brian Cross, 54, 24:59; 3. Ray Fetherman, 56, 26:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Rob Gray, 62, 23:44; 2. Paul Lewandowski, 66, 24:09; 3. Bill McCormick, 60, 25:19. 5K Overall Female: 1. Lindsey Knast, 23, 18:54; 2. Alayna Szuch, 9, 19:50; 3. Makayla Cappel, 21, 21:02; 4.

Heather Crosby, 39, 21:05; 5. Silje Dahl, 23, 21:17. Masters (40+): 1. Caroline Szuch, 40, 22:32; 2. Kathy Collins, 46, 22:44; 3. Karen Wolff, 49, 22:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Norma Phillips, 52, 26:07; 2. Janet Ralston, 51, 27:04; 3. Deborah Stanton, 57, 28:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Mussetter, 63, 27:15; 2. Lucy Hines, 60, 30:39; 3. Linda Binkley, 60, 33:47.

Bolder Boulder 10K May 27, 2013 Boulder, CO 43,526 Finishers - Timing by: End Result - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: Belete Assefa, 29:22 (2011); Lineth Chepkurui, 32:29 (2011)

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Matthew Drake, Boulder, CO, 24, 2:42:28; 3. Matt Thrasher, Castle Rock, CO, 30, 2:44:59; 4. Trevor Barron, 20, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:48:09; 5. Greg Coplen, Highlands Ranch, CO, 38, 2:50:18. Masters (40+): 1. Carl Mather, 48, 2:56:43; 2.

Jay Shaeffer, 46, 2:57:10; 3. Chuck Radford, 41, 2:59:46.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joel Duttera, 50, 3:01:12; 2. Jay Survil, 54, 3:13:06; 3. Alfred Herzl, 57, 3:17:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Nusblat, 60, 3:41:04; 2. Roy Lee, 60, 3:49:32; 3. Richard Decample, 68, 4:07:34. Overall Female: 1. Nicole Chyr, 35, 2:57:18 CR; 2. Sarah Bay, 34, 3:09:20; 3.

Kelsey Luoma, 23, 3:10:52; 4. Chelsea Randall, 29, 3:11:14; 5. Anne Staeheli, 25, 3:13:13. Masters (40+): 1. Sandra Currie, 44, 3:18:40; 2. Kimberly Bradley, 40, 3:27:43; 3.

Anita Fromm, 41, 3:34:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Thalena Boyd, 53, 3:57:34; 2. Paula Hamilton, 50, 4:03:49; 3. Sherry Roberts, 56, 4:05:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Claradene Stewart, 64, 4:23:13; 2. Rae Mohrmann, 65, 4:32:12; 3. Linda Swartz, 64, 4:55:37.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Daniel Kipkoech, 26, 1:05:54 CR; 2. Patrick Rizzo, 29, 1:07:21; 3. Charles Hillig, Jr., 26, 1:07:32; 4. Bob Weiner, 48, 1:13:19; 5. Tristan Mitchell, 27, 1:13:24. Masters (40+): 1. Bob Weiner, 48, 1:13:19; 2.

Dave Scudamore, 43, 1:15:11; 3. John Scott, 41, 1:16:43.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Spale, 57, 1:22:32; 2. Andrew Loizeaux, 52, 1:28:01; 3. Randy Rodman, 51, 1:28:41.

Seniors (60+): 1. Buzz Allen, 63, 1:36:03; 2. Mark Donelson, 61, 1:36:50; 3. Joe Shirley, 65, 1:41:18. Overall Female: 1.

Lori Walker, 30, 1:20:02 CR; 2. Kelsey Martin, 31, 1:21:36; 3.

Jamie Arnold, 28, 1:25:57; 4. Colleen Sanderlin, 25, 1:26:03; 5. Karen Melliar-Smith, 39, 1:26:42. Masters (40+): 1.

Melissa Kinnear, 44, 1:33:13; 2. Angela Mendez, 47, 1:33:18; 3. Sabine Preisinger, 44, 1:33:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Donna Miller, 53, 1:37:28; 2. Laura Urban, 51, 1:42:37; 3.

Deb Cunningham, 51, 1:45:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Alyn Park, 62, 1:42:16; 2. Ellen Rickert, 60, 1:51:13; 3. Anita Zonker, 62, 1:55:33.

10M Overall Male: 1. Lenny Laraio, 39, 1:00:29 CR; 2. Eric Greene, 33, 1:01:07; 3. Michael Bepristis, 40, 1:03:57; 4.

Matt Mussetter, 34, 1:04:34; 5. Adam Zywicki, 22, 1:04:50.

Masters (40+): 1. Michael Bepristis, 40, 1:03:57; 2. Brian Krzys, 48, 1:08:07; 3. Eric Gutknecht, 40, 1:10:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Phil Ware, 55, 1:06:24; 2. John Hammer, 51, 1:13:33; 3. Ken Manley, 57, 1:15:49. Seniors (60+): 1.

Charlie Pollard, 62, 1:17:50; 2. William Doe, 60, 1:26:51; 3.

Mark McVay, 63, 1:27:24. Overall Female: 1. Megan Fibbe, 33, 1:07:04; 2. Cara Snyder, 37, 1:07:27; 3. Annie Poland, 27, 1:08:59; 4. Melissa Menard, 39, 1:10:00; 5. Lydia Van Fleet, 25, 1:10:31. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Mosser-Romero,

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Overall Elite Male: 1. Allan Kiprono, KEN, 29:28; 2. Belete Assefa, ETH, 29:36; 3. Birhanu Gedefa, ETH, 29:45; 4.

Leonard Korir, KEN, 29:50; 5. Jose Antonio Uribe Marino, MEX, 29:50; 6. Lani Rutto, KEN, 30:08; 7. Tolossa Gedefa Fufi, ETH, 30:15; 8. Juan Carlos Romero Bernal, MEX, 30:22; 9. Aaron Braun, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 30:29; 10. Brent Vaughn, Black Hawk, CO, USA, 30:37. Overall Elite Female: 1. Merima Mohammed, ETH, 33:58; 2. Amane Gobena, ETH, 34:08; 3. Marisol Guadalupe Romero Rosal, MEX, 34:15; 4. Deena Kastor, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA, 34:43; 5.

Madai Perez Carrillo, MEX, 34:53; 6. Mattie Suver, Colorado Springs, CO, TEAM CO, 34:56; 7. Brianne Nelson, Golden, CO, TEAM CO, 35:01; 8. Karina Perez Delgado, MEX, 35:10; 9. Stephanie Rothstein, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, 35:20; 10.

Zemzem Ahmed, ETH, 35:22.

Overall Citizen Male: 1. Jeremy Freed, 25, Boulder, CO, 30:58; 2. Brandon Birdsong, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:15; 3. Lee Troop, 40, Boulder, CO, 31:26; 4. Brice Cleland, 25, Boulder, CO, 31:29; 5. Glenn Randall, 26, Mesa, CO, 31:31. Masters (40+): 1. Lee Troop, 40, Boulder, CO, 31:26; 2. Robert Weiner, 48, Evergreen, CO, 33:48; 3. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fleming, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:12; 2. Raul Carrizalez, 52, Evans, CO, 37:20; 3. Tim Jones, 52, Loveland, CO, 37:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 62, Greeley, CO, 39:42; 2. Doug Chesnut, 60, Louisville, CO, 42:36; 3. Jim Bruskewitz, 60, Boulder, CO, 42:37. Overall Citizen Female: 1. Lidia Simon, 39, Boulder, CO, 34:05; 2.

Ellie Keyser, 24, Fort Collins, CO, 35:13; 3. Kristen FryburgZaitz, 32, Broomfield, CO, 35:32; 4. Wendy Thomas, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:59; 5. Kara Lubieniecki, 24, Boulder, CO, 35:59. Masters (40+): 1. Joanna Zeiger, 43, Boulder, CO, 37:13; 2. Colleen De Reuck, 49, Boulder, CO, 37:28; 3. Natalie Davey, 40, Boulder, CO, 37:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ellen Hart, 55, Denver, CO, 42:11; 2. Patti Gallher, 55, Denver, CO, 42:17; 3. Laura Bruess, 52, Boulder, CO, 42:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Laurie Rugenstein, 65, Boulder, CO, 47:06; 2. Tina Albert, 62, Erie, CO, 48:54; 3. Jan Hughes, 62, Boulder, CO, 49:39.

Jodi’s Race For Awareness 5K June 1, 2013 Denver, CO 1,666 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: Charles Hillig, 15:20 (2010); Leslie Luna, 17:05 (2013) Overall Male: 1. Carson Aberle, 20, 17:07; 2. Francisco Pantajo, 36, 18:31; 3. Scott Morrissey, 32, Golden, CO, 18:41; 4. Cooper Williams, 31, Denver, CO, 19:16; 5. Paul Grimsley, 29, Denver, CO, 19:29. Masters (40+): 1. Matthew Landon, 46, Bailey, CO, 20:05; 2. Robert O’Dea, 40, Boulder, CO, 20:35; 3. Tarino Russell, 40, Englewood, CO, 23:39.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Richard Luck, 57, Boulder, CO, 20:55; 2. Raul Borrastero, 56, Brighton, CO, 22:12; 3. Dan Thorp, 57, Denver, CO, 23:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Martin, 62, 22:56; 2. Samuel Cardonsky, 63, Lafayette, CO, 23:57; 3. Chris Dice, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:30. Overall Female: 1. Bridget Tschappat, 36, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:20; 2. Amanda McCracken, 35, Boulder, CO, 19:50; 3.

Heidy Lozano, 50, Boulder, CO, 20:34; 4. Megan Stenbeck, 31, Englewood, CO, 20:47; 5. Sarah Pool, 34, Englewood, CO, 21:07. Masters (40+): 1. Emily Holcomb, 43, 23:45; 2.

Audrey Waldron, 46, Boulder, CO, 23:30; 3. Julie Jagger, 46, Denver, CO, 24:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heidy Lozano, 50, Boulder, CO, 20:34; 2. Amy Lease, 59, Denver, CO, 23:55; 3. Georgann Richardson, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Carmen Kitts, 62, Denver, CO, 27:07; 2. Carol Robbins, 70, Denver, CO, 29:58; 3. Nancy Crow, 64, Denver, CO, 32:47.

Garden of the Gods 10M June 9, 2013 Manitou Springs, CO 2,010 Finishers (10M = 1,462, 5K = 348) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,280’ - Course Records: Simon Cheprot, 50:31 (2009); Belaynesh Gebre, 58:49 (2009); 5K = David Powers, 18:54 (2012); Bailey Blackhurst, 21:18 (2012) 10M Overall Male: 1. Leonard Korir, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:47; 2. Ernest Kembenei, 28, Kenya, 50:55; 3. Daniel Kipkoech, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:06; 4. Stephen Nuange, 31, Santa Fe, NM, 52:16; 5. Nahom Mesfin, 24, Flagstaff, AZ, 52:39. Masters (40+): 1. Dave Scudamore, 43, Denver, CO, 59:37; 2. Daniel Vega, 45, Colorado Springs, CO; 3. William Gray, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:30.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fleming, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:50; 2. Jay Survil, 54, Aurora, CO, 1:06:17; 3. John Victoria, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:55. Seniors (60+): 1. John Hendricks, 61, Larkspur, CO, 1:10:32; 2. Dave Dooley, 66, Erie, CO, 1:13:05; 3. Herb Tanzer, 61, Woodland Park, CO, 1:19:36. Overall Female: 1. Belainesh Gebre, 25, Flagstaff, AZ, 58:45 CR; 2. Nuta Olaru, 42, Longmont, CO, 1:01:13; 3. Abnet Simegn, 26, Ethiopia, 1:03:04; 4. Rachael Cuallar, 31, Albuquerque, NM, 1:04:39; 5. Kelly Calway, 29, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:05:42. Masters (40+): 1. Nuta Olaru, 42, Longmont, CO, 1:01:13; 2. Connilee Walter, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:09:28; 3. Rochelle Persson, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:09:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laura Bruess, 52, Boulder, CO, 1:13:39; 2. Bonnie Boyer, 57, New Ringgold, PA, 1:14:41; 3. Amy Surage, 50, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:16:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 60, Pueblo, CO, 1:31:45; 2. Ellen Rickert, 60, Lafayette, CO, 1:33:55; 3.

Sharon Scheetz, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:34:01.

5K Overall Male: 1. Lile Budden, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:48; 2. Robert Heos, 25, Fort Riley, KS, 21:15; 3. Caleb Kimble, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:26; 4. Braden Virdell, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:30; 5. Michael Guenther, 51, Monument, CO, 21:31. Masters (40+): 1. Joel Tanaka, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:55; 2. Kenny Rausch, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:48; 3. Blaine Miller, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lile Budden, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:48; 2. Michael Guenther, 51, Monument, CO, 21:31; 3. Jon Sinclair, 55, Fort Collins, CO, 21:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Bert Dominguez, 65, Gaithersburg, MD, 29:21; 2. Randall Zombola, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:20; 3. Duane Jones, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:22.

Overall Female: 1. Ashley Polk, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:30; 2. Jalynn Tabares, 11, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:43; 3. Nancy Hobbs, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:57; 4. Ashley Mercure, 17, Brighton, CO, 24:10; 5. Katie Rainsberger, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:19. Masters (40+): 1. Jacqueline Tanaka, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:28; 2. Carey Stark, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:45; 3. Sharon Stubler, 48, Minnetonka, MN, 24:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Hobbs, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:57; 2. Cate Terwilliger, 54, Manitou Springs, CO, 25:45; 3. Lisa Mackey, 55, Red River, NM, 27:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Judith Russell, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:51; 2. Deb Anderson, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:19; 3. Penny Forsyth, 68, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:21.

For more results, visit our website: www.coloradorunnermag.com

Photography By BERNIE BOETTCHER

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07/06

Esprit de She; 10K, 5K; 4:00 PM; Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, CO; espritdeshe.com

07/06

Gold Rush 9M Mountain Race; 8:30 AM; Victor, CO; victorcolorado.com; 719-689-3601

07/06

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

running / walking JULY 07/04

4 on the Fourth 4K; 8:00 AM; Avery Brewing Company, Boulder, CO; averybrewing.com

07/04

4th of July Parade Mile; 1M; 9:00 AM; Alamosa, CO; RunningGuru.com; 719-660-5091

07/04

All Comers Summer Track Meet Series; 6:00 PM; Potts Field, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners. org; 303-931-4690

07/04

Avalanche 50K; 2:00 AM; Kendall Mountain, Silverton, CO; silvertonalpinerunning.com

07/04

Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run; 5M; 8:00 AM; Boogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303-522-4387

07/04

Firecrackers & Flapjacks 4M; 8:00 AM; EB Rains Park, Northglenn, CO; northglenn.org; 303-450-8800

07/04

FireKracker 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinsrunningclub.org; 970556-3279

07/04

Freedom Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergeen Middle School, Evergreen, CO; mtevans.org; 303-674-6400

07/06

Mountain Madness Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 7:30 AM; Howelson Ice Rink, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

07/06

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

07/06

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

07/06

Turkey Flats Loop Trail Run; 9.6M; 9:00 AM; Turkey Flats, Grand Junction, CO; 970-4349753

Leadville Silver Rush 50M; 6:00 AM; Cloud City Ski Hut, Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries.com

07/17

Summit Trail Running Series; 10K, 5K; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

07/18

07/19

All Comers Summer Track Meet Series; 6:00 PM; Potts Field, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners. org; 303-931-4690 EPIC Rocky Mountain Relay; 8:00 AM; Canon City, CO; epicrelays.com; 720-398-7989

07/27

Flatiron 4 XC; 8:00 AM; Harlow Platts Park, Boulder, CO; active. com

07/27

Gut Buster 5K; 9:00 AM; Granby Town Hall, Granby, CO; townofgranby.com; 970-887-3961

07/27

Human Race 5K/10K; 7:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, CO; FortCollinsHumanRace.com; 970-556-3279

07/27

Kiowa Kickin’ 5K; 8:35 AM; Yellow Pine Ranch, Kiowa, CO; jillandnigel@netzero.net

07/27

LaSportiva Eldora Trail 10K; 8:00 AM; Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, CO; digdeepsports. com; 303-960-8129

07/27

Monument Downhill 5K; 8:00 AM; Monument Road, Grand Junction, CO; monumentdownhill. com; 970-270-0774

07/27

Pioneer Day Classic; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Timpview High School, Provo, UT; run13.com

07/27

Running Bear 5K; 8:00 AM; Town Park, La Veta, CO; lesleefiler@ yahoo.com

07/27

Skunk Hollow Sneaker Chase; 16M, 8M; 8:00 AM; Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

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

07/07

RMRR Stone House Park 2M; 8:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; rmrr.org; 303871-8366

07/20

Firefly Run 5K; 8:30 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

07/07

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

07/20

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

07/20

07/09

Casper Chase 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Casper, WY; casperchase5K.org; 307-3515757

Salvation Army 5K; 9:00 AM; Barefoot Park, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-761-2291

07/27

Timpanogos Half Marathon; 6:00 AM; American Fork, UT; timphalf.com

07/20

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

07/28

07/10

Pearl Street Mile; 5:30 PM; Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, CO; downtownboulderraces.com; 303-449-3774

Kid’s Cure for Cancer 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; brentsplace.org

07/21

Donor Dash 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; donoralliance.org

07/31

Summit Trail Running Series; 10K, 5K; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

07/21

Double Road Race; 10K, 5K, 1M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; doubleroadracedenver.com; 650-917-9563

07/13

07/04

07/04

Let Freedom Run; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Streets Fitness, Louisville, CO; 3wraces.com

07/13

CMRA White Ranch Trail Run; 10K; 8:00 AM; White Ranch Park, Golden, comastersrun.org

Liberty Dash 5K; 9:00 AM; Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303-522-4387

07/13

07/04

Heroes 6K; 8:00 AM; Community Park, Louisville, CO; heroesinrecovery.com

07/04

Liberty Point 5K; 7:30 AM; Pueblo West, CO; pueblounitedway.org

07/04

Liberty Run 4M; 8:30 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

The Rundola; 8:00 AM; Oak Street Gondola Plaza, Telluride, CO; telluridefoundation.org; 970728-8717

07/14

Dog Days Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; alloutmultisport. com

07/20

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

07/04

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

07/27

Esprit de She 5K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, CO; espritdeshe.com

Independence Day 10K Trail Race; 7:00 AM; Carter Park, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

07/04

07/14

07/27

07/07

07/04

Scar Top Mountain; 12K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association, Golden, CO; runcoalcreek.com; 303-642-3088

07/13

SaberCat Prowl 5K; 8:30 AM; Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, CO; fvaughan@ psdschools.org

Destination Health: Walk, Run, Learn; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

07/20

HRCA Independence Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

Race Against Cancer 5K; 7:15 AM; Greeley, CO; unco.edu

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

5K Family Fun Run; 7:00 AM; Security Service Field, Colorado Springs, CO; wsharp@skysox. com

07/07

07/04

07/04

07/13

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

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

AUGUST 08/01

All Comers Summer Track Meet Series; 6:00 PM; Potts Field, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners. org; 303-931-4690

08/02

Mountain Ultra Stage Race; Crested Butte, CO; beyondtheultimate.co

08/02

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

07/21

Keystone Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; River Run East, Keystone, CO; enduranceraceseries.com; 858775-7104

07/13

Hobbler Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 6:30 AM; Arts Park, Springville, UT; run13.com

07/21

KRFC Radio Flyer 5K; 8:30 AM; Avogadro’s Number/CSU, Fort Collins, CO; krfcfm.org/run; 970221-5075

07/21

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

08/02

07/13

Hogback Hustle 5K; 8:30 AM; New Castle, CO; newcastlerec. com; 970-984-3352

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

07/22

Salida All Comers Track Meets; 5:45 PM; Salida High School, Salida, CO; salidarec.com; 719539-5703

08/03

Basalt Half-Marathon; 7:50 AM; Ruedi Resevoir, Basalt, CO; 970618-2063

07/13

Idaho Springs Pack Burro Race; 10:30 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; laughingvalleyranch.com; 720-234-8200

07/23

America The Beautiful 5K; 4:00 PM; Boulder Park, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-330-4029

08/03

Beulah Challenge; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Beulah Community Center, Beulah, CO; beulahchallenge. blogspot.com

07/24

Deseret News Classic Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 5:30 AM; Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT; deseretnewsclassic.com

08/03

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

07/26

America the Beautiful 5K; 4:00 PM; Boulder Park, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-330-4029

08/03

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

08/03

Field of Dreams 5K; 8:00 AM; Olathe, CO; sjmr.com

07/13

International Hearing Dog 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; hearingdog.org

07/13

Race for the Cure 5K; 7:00 AM; Rio Grande Park, Aspen, CO; komenaspen.org; 970-920-0250

07/13

Roger’s River Run 5K; 7:30 AM; Roger’s Grove, Longmont, CO; ci.longmont.co.us; 303-651-8406

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08/03

Hunky Dory Trail Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Vista Point Park, Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com; 970-547-4321

08/03

Kennebec Mountain Challenge; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt. org; 970-946-6940

08/03

Mt. Werner Classic 50K; 7:00 AM; Steamboat Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com; 303-518-2555

08/03

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

08/03

08/03

08/03

08/03

Panerathon; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Panera Bread, Colorado Springs, CO; runningguru.com; 303-5224387 Reece’s Roundup 5K; 8:30 AM; Butterfield Park, Castle Rock, CO; reecesroundup.com; 303909-8064 Run for Rwanda 5K; 8:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runforrwanda.org St. Mary’s Alice 5K; 10:00 AM; Silver Lake, Idaho Springs, CO; stmarysglacier.com; 303-5224387

08/10

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

08/10

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

08/10

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

08/10

So Long to Summer 5K; 8:00 AM; Salisbury Park, Parker, CO; parkeronline.org; 303-805-3278

08/11

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

08/11

Mega 5K; 8:00 AM; Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO; mega5k.com

08/11

Pancake Stampede 5K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; runningguru.com/event/pancake; 303-483-7029

08/11

Step up for Cancer; 7:00 AM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

08/03

Top Ten Mile Run; 7:00 AM; Grace Athletic Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-635-8803

08/13

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

08/03

Vonnie’s Voice 5K; 8:00 AM; Pitts Elementary, Leadville, CO; vonniesvoice5k.com

08/14

Summit Trail Running Series; 10K, 5K; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

08/04

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

08/15

08/04

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

08/04

Liver Life Walk and 5K Run; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; go.liverfoundation.org; 303-5224387

All Comers Summer Track Meet Series; 6:00 PM; Potts Field, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners. org; 303-931-4690

08/16

Valley 5000; 7:00 PM; Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, CO; runningguru.com

08/17

Edgerunner 5K; 8:00 AM; Citizen’s Park, Edgewater, CO; playedgewater.com Leadville Trail 100; 4:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com

08/04

Power of Four Trail 50K; 6:00 AM; Aspen, CO; jerickson@ aspensnowmass.com

08/17

08/04

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

08/17

08/07

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

Metro State University Going the Extra Mile 4.1M Run; 8:00 AM; Auraria Campus, Denver, CO; msudenver.edu

08/17

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

08/08

Mountain Avenue Mile; 6:30 PM; Fort Collins, CO; mountainmile. com

08/10

Beaver Creek Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Beaver Creek Park, Avon, CO; enduranceraceseries.com; 858775-7104

08/10

DaVita Kidney Rock 5K; 7:00 AM; Coors Field, Denver, CO; davitakidneyrock.org

08/10

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

08/10

08/10

East End 2K; 8:00 AM; East Pearl Street, Boulder, CO; downtownboulderraces.com; 303-449-3774 Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; gtishalf.org; 303378-2404

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08/17

Starlight March for Miracles 5K; 9:00 AM; Falcon Stadium, UASFA, CO; starlight.org; 203209-1276

08/18

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

08/24

Falcon 5K; 8:00 AM; Falcon High School, Falcon, CO; haberkorn. alex@gmail.com

08/24

HEARS 5K Experience; 8:20 AM; Navsys Corperation, Colorado Springs, CO; hears5kexperience. org

08/24

Lucky Dog Jog; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; luckydogjog.org; 919-721-1863

08/24

Mary’s Loop Trail Race; 16M, 8M; 7:25 AM; Mary’s Loop, Loma, CO; sarevents.org; 970-270-8370

08/24

Mountain Chile Cha Cha; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Reservoir River Ranch, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-4756053 Peach Festival 5K; 8:30 AM; Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinspeachfestival.com; 970-218-2083

08/24

08/24

QMan Classic Memorial 5K; 9:00 AM; Highlands Ranch High School, Highlands Ranch, CO; getmeregistered.com; 303-3872500

09/01

10K at 10000 Feet; 10:00 AM; Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

09/01

Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 25M, 13.1M, 5M; 7:30 AM; River Walk Center, Breckenridge, mavsports.com; 970-390-4760

09/01

Cheap 5K; 8:30 AM; Colorado Springs Flea Market, Colorado Springs, CO; cheap5k.com

09/01

Glenwood Springs Trail Race; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Glenwood Springs Community Center, Glenwood Springs, CO; enduranceraceseries.com; 858775-7104

09/02

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

09/02

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

09/02

Colorado Run; 13.1M, 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO; runlimitedfc.com; 970-2130855

08/24

Redline 13.1 Erie; 7:00 AM; Lehigh Park, Erie, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com; 303-834-7717

09/02

Kids for Kyla; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Nottingham Field UNC, Greeley, CO; active.com

08/24

Runapalooza; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Apex Center, Arvada, CO; alloutmultisport.com

09/04

08/24

Silverton Alpine Marathon; 50K, 26.2M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Silverton, CO; silvertonalpinerunning.com; 602361-7440

Lakewood Trail Running Series I; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303-987-4807

09/06

Ragnar Relay Colorado; 8:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; ragnarrelay.com; 801-499-5024

08/24

Sleep Tight 5K Pajama Jog; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; sleeptightcolorado.org; 720-2959276

09/07

FASB Fitness Festival 5K; 8:30 AM; First American State Bank, Greenwood Village, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

08/24

Star Fit Kids 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; starfitkids. org; 719-579-6598

09/07

Full Moon 5K; 8:30 AM; Firestone Regional Sports Complex, Firestone, CO; fullmoon5k.com; 205-936-1385

09/07

08/25

Heart & Sole Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; heartandsolehalf.com; 303-5177046

Longs Peak Scottish Highland Festival’s 5K; 9:00 AM; Estes Park, CO; scotfest.com

09/07

Mt. Royal Hillclimb; 2M; 8:30 AM; Frisco, CO; friscorecreation. com; 970-668-2558

09/07

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

09/07

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

08/25

08/25

La Sportiva Vail 10K @ 10,000 ft; 9:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec.com; 970-479-2280 RMRR Marathon Training Series; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

08/28

Summit Trail Running Series; 10K, 5K; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com Blue Moon 5K/10K; 6:00 PM; Pinon Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; bkates@springsgov. com

09/07

08/30

Roadrunner to a Healthier Life 5K; 8:30 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

08/31

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

08/18

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

Black Squirrel Trail Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Lory State Park, Bellvue, CO; gnarrunners. com

09/07

08/18

Race For Research 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; cancerleague.org

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

09/07

08/31

UCCS Cross Country Rust-Buster Open; 7:00 AM; Monument Valley Park North, Colorado Springs, CO; gomountainlions.com; 719-2553005

08/24

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

08/31

Creede Mountain Runs; 22M, 12M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Creede, CO; creede.com; 719-658-2374

09/08

Denver Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; enduranceraceseries.com; 858775-7104

SEPTEMBER

09/08

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

09/14

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

09/11

Lakewood Trail Running Series II; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303-987-4807

09/14

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

09/13

Flaming Foliage Relay; 5:00 APM; Idaho Springs, CO; rltrelays.com

09/15

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

Blue Shoe Run for Prostate Cancer; 5K; 7:45 AM; The Urology Center of Colorado, Denver, CO; theblueshoerun.com; 303-762-7160

09/15

El Grito 5K; 9:00 AM; Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO; elgrito5k. org

09/15

Farmers 5000; 9:00 AM; Wheat Ridge High School, Wheat Ridge, CO; farmers5000.org; 303-8801732

09/13

09/14

Chick-fil-A 5K; 8:00 AM; Fossil Creek Park, Fort Collins, CO

09/14

Knight’s Challenge; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; rmcad49.org

09/14

Oktoberfest 5K Trail Race; 10:00 AM; South Gondola, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

09/14

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

09/14

Ridgeview Husky 5K; 10:00 AM; Ridgeview Elementary School, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-2716443

09/14

Rotary 5K; 8:15 AM; Broomfield Fire Station, Broomfield, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

09/15

RMRR Marathon Training Series; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

09/15

Run the Ranches Trail Run Series I; 10:00 AM; Devils Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, CO; runtheranches.com; 970-7261013

09/15

Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Santa Fe, NM; santafethunder.com

09/15

Tunnel To Towers Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO; t2tcos.org

09/16

Viking 5K; 5:00 PM; Willis Golf Course , Denver, CO; plannedpethoodposse.org; 303214-8361

09/18

Lakewood Trail Running Series III; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303-987-4807

09/15

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

09/15

PHUN Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

09/21

CMRA Amazing Race; 8:00 AM; North Table Mountain, Golden, CO; comastersrun.org

09/15

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

09/21

Emerald Mountain Trail Run; 12K; 9:00 AM; Howelson Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

Race Against the Odds 5K; 8:00 AM; Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins, CO; raceagainsttheodds. com; 559-802-6345

09/21

09/15

Golden Leaf Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Snowmass Village, CO; goldenleafhalfmarathon.com

8:00 AM - Westminster Christopher Fields Softball Complex (5875 W. 104th Avenue)

Registration forms are available at all Westminster Recreation Centers and City Hall - register online at active.com for more information, contact Melissa at 303.658.2208 or visit www.westminsterfaire.com

09/21

HRCA Oktoberfest 5K; 12:30 PM; Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

09/21

Jailbreak 4 Mile Run; 9:00 AM; Larimer County Sheriff’s Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO; jailbreak4mile.com; 970-498-5100

09/21

Moab Autumn 10K; 8:00 AM; Swanny Park, Moab, UT; moabautumnrun.org; 435-2592277

09/21

PawtoberFest 5K; 10:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pawtoberfest.org; 719-302-8788

09/21

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

09/21

Silver Cliff Silver Streak; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Custer County Open Space, Silver Cliff, CO; clubamericawmv.org; 719-7830750

09/21

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

09/21

Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; epilepsycolorado.org; 303-3779774

09/21

The Son Run 5K; 8:30 AM; Glacier Ice Arena, Grand Junction, CO; thesonrun.cfsites. org; 970-210-0565

EVE NT G U I D E

09/22

Animas Mug Run; 10:00 AM; Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970247-7434

09/22

Chelsea’s Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; Clement Park, Littleton, CO; runningguru.com; 888-325-0420

09/22

Equinox Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Poudre Canyon, Fort Collins, CO; EquinoxHalfMarathon.com; 970556-3279

09/22

Panerathon; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Panera Bread, Westminster, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

09/22

09/22

09/24

Run the Ranches Trail Run Series II; 10:00 AM; Granby Ranch, Granby, CO; runtheranches.com; 970-7261013 Shaffer Stampede 5K; 8:00 AM; Shaffer Elementary, Littleton, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303-522-4387 Runner’s Roost XC Classic 5K; 5:30 PM; Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood, CO; 303-477-2236

09/29

Race For The Cure 5K; 7:00 AM; Pepsi Center, Denver, CO; komendenver.org

09/29

RMRR Marathon Training Series; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

09/29

09/29

Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Race; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO; enduranceraceseries.com; 858-775-7104 The Bear Chase Trail Race; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; bearchaserace.com; 303-3203343

10/05

10/05

CSU Homecoming 5K; 8:00 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO; hes. cahs.colostate.edu

10/05

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

Lakewood Trail Running Series IV; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; lakewood. org; 303-987-4807

10/05

09/28

Colorado Mountain Dog Fun Run; 10:00 AM; Beaver Meadows Resort, Red Feather Lakes, CO; k9massagerockies.com; 970498-0060 Devil Mountain Ultra; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Turkey Springs Area, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.com; 303-475-6053

10/05

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

10/05

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

10/05

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

10/05

Run for Revolution 5K; 10:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runforrevolution.com; 719-3317894

09/28

Golden Gate Canyon Trail Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Golden, CO; runuphillracing.com

09/28

Loco Americano 5K; 8:00 AM; Longhorn Circle, Elizabeth, CO; locoamericano5krun.wordpress. com; 303-374-487

09/28

Monument Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Scottsbluff, NE; monumentmarathon.com; 308630-6551

09/28

OktoberFest 5K; 11:00 AM; Coleman Park, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com; 719-6358803

09/28

The Bear Chase Trail Race; 100K, 50M, 50K; 6:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; bearchaserace.com

09/28

Ultra Race of Champions; 100K; 11:00 AM; Vail, CO; ultraroc.com

09/29

Capulin Volcano Race; 6:00 AM; Folsom School House, Folsom, NM; capulinvolcanorun.com; 575-278-2122

09/29

Fall Festival 5K; 9:00 AM; Fruita, CO

09/29

FORE Miler Race; 4.4M; 7:00 AM; Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, Lone Tree, CO; runningguru.com/ event/foremiler; 303-483-7029

09/29

Panhandle Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Lubbock Civic Center, Lubbock, TX; panhandlemarathon.com

09/29

Race Against Suicide; 15K, 5K, 3K; 8:00 AM; El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, Colorado Springs, CO; pikespeaksuicideprevention.org

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

10/26

CSU Triathlon Team Halloween 5K; 9:00 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO; csutri.com

10/12

Firebird Frenzy 5K; 8:00 AM; Boardwalk Park, Windsor, CO

10/26

10/12

Market to Market Relay and 50K; 5:00 AM; Memorial Park, Omaha, NE; markettomarketrelay. com; 402-770-1170

Gorilla Run; 5K; 11:00 AM; Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver, CO; denvergorillarun.com

10/26

10/12

Mine to Mine Challenge; 9K; 10:00 AM; Mollie Kathleen Mine, Cripple Creek, CO; visitcripplecreek.com

Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K; 5:45 PM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; runningguru.com/ event/hoffinit; 303-483-7029

10/26

10/12

Preemie 5K; 10:00 AM; Platte River Grill, Littleton, CO; helphealthechildren.org; 303229-6245

Kooky-Spooky Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; NAAC Stadium, Golden, CO; alloutmultisport.com

10/26

10/12

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

Phantom 4-Miler; 9:00 AM; Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO; phantom4miler.com; 970-6122385

10/26

YMCA Creepy Crawlers 5K; 9:00 AM; Santa Fe Trail, Palmer Lake, CO; ppymca.org

10/12

Tiger Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; South Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; ourcc. coloradocollege.edu; 719-3896107

10/27

Halloween Hustle 5K; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

10/13

24 Hours of Boulder; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com; 303249-1112

OCTOBER Chuckie’s Friends Run; 10K, 4M; 7:30 AM; Goose Gossage Park, Colorado Springs, CO; chuckiesplace.org; 719-649-6861

09/25

09/28

10/12

10/05

HRCA Backcountry Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com; 303-471-8838

Safari Run; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Twin Rivers Park, Greeley, CO; networkbeyond.org; 970-4751971

10/05

XTERRA Marathon Of Trail Races; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; marathonmajic.com; 404-4213231

10/06

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

10/06

Golden Gallop; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Golden, CO; digdeepsports. com; 303-960-8129

10/06

Justice Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; thejusticerun.org; 303-521-5939

10/06

Pikes Peak Road Ascent; 10K; 8:00 AM; Cascade, CO; trailrunner.com

10/06

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

10/06

Run Crazy Horse; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Crazy Horse Memorial, Hill City, SD; runcrazyhorse.com; 605-3906137

10/13

10/13

CMRA Coal Creek XC Challenge; 5M; 9:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; comastersrun.org Durango Double Road Races; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Durango, CO; durangodouble.com

adventure/mud runs JULY 07/13

The Color Vibe 5K; 9:00 AM; May Farms, Byers, CO; thecolorvibe.com; 801-556-3992

07/20

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

07/27

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

08/03

BIGDOGBRAG MUD Challenge; 9:00 AM; Ram Off-Road Park, Colorado Springs, CO; bigdogbrag.com

08/03

Drenched 5K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rundrenched. com

10/13

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

10/13

Prairie Fire Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Hyatt Regency, Wichita, KS; prairiefiremarathon.com; 316265-6236

10/13

Run the Rocks 5K; 9:30 AM; Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303-522-4387

08/10

Neon Splash Dash; 8:00 PM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; neonsplashdash.com

10/13

Westminster Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Westin Hotel, Westminster, CO; enduranceraceseries.com; 858-775-7104

08/10

Quest for Knowledge Youth Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Marge E. Hudak Pool, Bailey, CO; grantsforknowledge.org; 303-8387666 x1053

10/18

Scream Scram 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com; 303522-4387

08/10

REI Muddy Buddy; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; muddybuddy.com

08/10

10/19

Galloping Goose Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Quincy Reservoir, Aurora, CO; auroragov.org; 303690-1286

The Color Run; 8:00 AM; Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO; thecolorrun.com

08/10

10/19

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

Wipeout Dash 5K; 09:00 AM; Sandstone Ranch Park, Longmont, CO; wipeoutdash5k. com

08/17

Color Me Rad; 8:00 AM; Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, Littleton, CO; colormerad.com

08/17

Warrior Dash; 9:00 AM; Copper Mountain, CO; warriordash.com

08/24

Oyster Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Denver Aquarium, Denver, CO; OysterTheRace.com

08/24

The Dirty Dash; 8:00 AM; Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO; thedirtydash.com

10/20

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

10/20

Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; runrocknroll.com

10/20

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

10/26

Bare Leg Run 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rockymountainveterans.org

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

09/07

Mud Brigade; 9:00 AM; The Ranch, Loveland, CO; mudbrigadenoco.com

09/14

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

09/14

Dirty Girl Mud Run; 9:00 AM; May Farms, Byers, CO; godirtygirl.com

07/10

Tri Training: Open Water Swim; 5:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; Lakewood.org/ TriTraining; 303-987-5419

07/28

Evergreen Sprint Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Evergreen Lake, Evergreen, CO; racingunderground.com

07/11

Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

07/28

Rocky Mountain Triathlon; 8:00 AM; North Pond Park, Silverthorne, CO; rockymountaintriathlon.com; 720255-1001

09/21

5K Foam Fest; 9:00 AM; May Farms, Byers, CO; 5kfoamfest. com

07/13

Pagosa Duathlon; 7:45 AM; Monument Park Road, Pagosa Springs, CO; pagosaduathlon. com

07/30

09/28

Boulder Mud Race; 9:00 AM; Bohn Park, Lyons, CO; bouldermudrace.com

07/14

Boulder Peak Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 5150boulder.com

09/28

Color Fun Fest; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com

07/13

09/28

Great Urban Race; 12:00 PM; The Tavern Downtown, Denver, CO; greaturbanrace.com

TriRock Colorado; 7:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; trirock.competitor.com

OCTOBER 10/12

10/13

10/19

7 Summits Adventure Race I; 9:00 AM; Boulder, CO; 7summitsrace.com 7 Summits Adventure Race II; 9:00 AM; Boulder, CO; 7summitsrace.com Commando Extreme; 9:00 AM; Spruce Mountain Ranch, Larkspur, CO; commandoextreme.com

triathlon/duathlon JULY 07/02

07/04

AQUAMAN Swim & Run Series; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195 Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

07/06

My Way or the Tri Way; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground.com

07/09

AQUAMAN Swim & Run Series; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195

07/10

Horsetooth Tri Training Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining.com

08/11

Outdoor Divas Women’s Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

08/14

Horsetooth Tri Training Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining.com

AQUAMAN Swim & Run Series; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195

08/15

Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

07/31

Horsetooth Tri Training Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining.com

08/18

Steamboat Olympic Distance Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Lake Catamaount, Steamboat Springs, CO; withoutlimits.com

08/24

IronGirl Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; irongirl.com

08/01

Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

08/25

Aspen Triathlon & Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Aspen Recreation Center, Aspen, CO; Kristin.

Lathrop@cityofaspen.com

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

08/25

XTERRA Buffalo Creek; 8:00 AM; Lake Wellington, Bailey, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

08/31

Boulder Sunset Tri/Du/Run; 10:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

09/08

Harvest Moon Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.com

09/08

Tri Glenwood Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; triglenwood.com; 970-230-9299

09/14

Crescent Moon Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; racingunderground.com

09/15

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

09/22

Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.com

AUGUST

07/16

AQUAMAN Swim & Run Series; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195

07/17

Horsetooth Tri Training Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining.com

08/04

07/18

Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

Ironman 70.3 Boulder; 6:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; ironmanboulder.com

08/06

07/20

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

AQUAMAN Swim & Run Series; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195

08/07

Horsetooth Tri Training Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining.com

08/07

Tri Training: Open Water Swim; 5:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; Lakewood.org/ TriTraining; 303-987-5419

08/08

Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

Tri Training: Open Water Swim; 5:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; Lakewood.org/ TriTraining; 303-987-5419

08/10

Frisco Duathlon; 6:00 AM; Frisco, CO; friscorecreation.com; 970-668-2558

Stroke and Stride Aquathlon Series; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.com; 303-408-1195

08/11

07/25

HRCA Splash Mash Dash Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Northridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

10/05

Desert’s Edge OFF-Road Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Highline Lake State Park, Fruita, CO; racingunderground.com; 303642-7917

08/11

07/27

XTERRA Indian Peaks Triathlon; 9:30 AM; Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, CO; digdeepsports.com; 303-9608129

Kids for Kids Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Fraser Valley Recreation Center, Winter Park, CO; active. com

10/06

Desert’s Edge Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Highline Lake State Park, Fruita, CO; racingunderground. com; 303-642-7917

07/21

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

07/23

AQUAMAN Swim & Run Series; 6:15 PM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits. com; 303-408-1195

07/24

Horsetooth Tri Training Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining.com

07/24

08/03

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013 WWW.RIMTORIM.NET

TH E LI G HTE R S I D E

SCOPE

I can handle my own pain. That’s what most runners are able to do.

However, I exhibit a weak stomach when it comes to witnessing the pain or injury of others. Push through the nauseatingly latter stages of a marathon with a stress fracture in my ankle? No problem.

Been there, done that.

See my own bloodsoaked socks from blisters run amok? Not an issue. Feel the blinding pain of a piece of my meniscus getting caught within my knee joint? That can now stoically be checked off my anatomical lowlights list.

between conscious running choices and other choices involving things like, say, arthroscopic surgery are that we can often alter the former midstream. Not so easy to do with the latter when the doctor is about to insert small surgical instruments into your body. It’s not exactly the best time to say, “You know, on second thought . . .”

All of this dawned on me when the anesthesiologist entered my surgical prep room. I suddenly wondered whether I’d overestimated my earlier decision to be as alert as possible during the procedure and receive a spinal anesthetic. My earlier thinking had been how many of us can actually raise our hand at having seen our meniscus, synovial tissue, and articular cartilage all up there on the video screen? How many times would I get a chance for a front-row seat on the operating table to observe inside my knee joint? Not many I hoped, so at that time I wanted to be one of the chosen view!

But, come game day, I went from my choice of spinal anesthesia to being put to sleep with a general anesthetic faster than you can say, “See you in postop recovery, Doc.” The change in heart was my faint of heart.

I’d actually felt nauseated after witnessing the nurse simply shaving my knee area. Not exactly the most invasive procedure to stomach, so if the sight of a bald patella made me break out in a cold sweat, then maybe hearing the sounds of my knee being operated on and viewing my insides on a monitor might not be the soundest choice I’d made. As Shakespeare wrote, “The better part of valor is discretion.” In this case, it’s the better part of pallor as well.

I recognized my weaknesses and made a sensible choice based on those limitations. As runners, we’re inclined to not set boundaries on ourselves, to consistently challenge our abilities, and to push the envelope. Those are all wonderful traits, but sometimes we need to recognize the reality of the situation. When you haven’t trained sufficiently for a race, perhaps it’s not the greatest plan to set overly aggressive minutes-permile pace. There’s more than a solid likelihood you’re going to end up looking like a piece of road kill in shorts and a singlet.

It’s no different than it was choosing my event for high school track. I could have either gone with getting left in the dust in the 100-meter dash or, recognizing my limited natural sprinting ability, instead chosen the long-distance events to better my chances of winning. Sound strategy.

Similarly, if I acknowledge my limitations and know I’m likely to need an airsickness bag at the first sight of my medial collateral ligament on the video screen, well then, the best choice is to err on the side of caution. As in, unconsciousness can work quite well at times. Of course, as long as that’s your conscious choice.

And, with me, it was. Now don’t get me wrong. At times, it’s obviously necessary to work on improving inherent weaknesses or limitations, but at other times it’s necessary to recognize the reality of the moment. In recognizing my knee-viewing limitations, lights out equaled sights out.

Good choice.

ME OUT

I’m a wee bit weaker when it’s someone else holding the pain barometer. Witnessing NFL quarterback Joe Theismann sustain an open fracture of both his tibia and fibula on live television? I had nightmares for weeks and could barely look at my lower leg for the next year and a half. Watching triathlon great Paula Newby-Fraser collapse 200 feet from the finish line at the 1995 Hawaii Ironman and painfully struggle for 22 minutes before dragging herself across the finish line? I needed to rehydrate and lie down after viewing that one because I felt like I was the one who bonked. Witness my wife undergo a cesarean section? My first recollection as a father was regaining consciousness in another room, sipping apple juice while a nurse asked, “Can you hear me?”

Not quite how I envisioned the beginning of parenthood.

So when it came time for surgery on my meniscus, I was ready and prepared to handle it. It was, after all, my body and those types of things I could usually always stomach. I was even certain I could remain awake during the procedure and watch it on the monitor in the operating room without getting queasy and passing out. Well, choose again, Mr. Weak in the Knees.

As runners, we’re confronted with choices all the time. There are the basic ones like are you getting out the door today and, if so, how far and how fast? We encounter choices regarding what race pace we should shoot for and when we should begin our taper, and we choose between going with a minimalist shoe or fully cushioned or something in between. We choose how many intervals to do and what kind of shape we’ll be in down the road as we choose between preregistering for the marathon or the half. We know ourselves best and try to make conscious choices based on our experience, abilities, and limitations.

I thought I knew my abilities and limitations with respect to my surgery, but my experience in that arena was about the same as my experience with bungee jumping naked in an ice storm. In other words, nonexistent.

The beauty of running is that we can, at times, modify a choice when we subsequently determine our aspirations might need to be toned down or even moved up a bit. A 20-mile training run may end at 16 miles if we’re feeling extremely ill. Or, at some point during a race, we may choose to pick up our goal pace a little if we’re feeling super strong that day. The differences 46 coloradorunnermag.com

Bob is the author of the best selling humor book “I Run, Therefore I Am – NUTS!” and the new sequel, “I Run, Therefore I Am STILL Nuts!” Check out @RunningLaughs.

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