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Our March Event Guide for 2014 is here! These pages are packed with every type of race you can imagine. You can also go online at www.coloradorunnermag.com to access all of the event listings and to find out more information about each race. We have traditional running and walking events, as well as trail races and multisport races, such as triathlons.

We’ve also included adventure races and mud run events. And if it seems like there are more events than ever in Colorado, you’re right. A few years ago, our event guide would consistently publish around 500 events in a year. This year we have more than 650.

Many of us set big goals for ourselves at the beginning of the year. Don’t be afraid of failure. Comb through the events listed on these pages and create a schedule to help yourself really conquer your dreams this year. Maybe it’s running your fastest ever 5K or perhaps your dream is to tackle your first marathon. Last year, my running routine had grown a bit stale, so my goal was to branch out and do something new. I ran my first mud run, my first color run, as well as a few other wacky events, and really energized my zest for traditional races.

Running a race is a great way to track your fitness. I like to not just run one or two big goal races a year, but participate in races regularly to see how my daily workouts are going. You typically push harder in a race than you would by yourself. It also helps tune up your race day routine. You can run a race at the beginning of your running cycle to gauge your fitness, and then race again every month to track your progress. Plus, a fall marathon or half marathon may be a long way off. Racing now will help you stay on target.

If you’re having trouble just getting out the door each day, try to focus on one workout at a time. Maybe it will help you follow through to pack your bag for the gym and put it in your car the night before. Or if you’re going to run first thing in the morning, lay out your shoes and workout gear by the bed so you put it on as soon as you get up. If you feel tired or too busy, just commit to a few minutes. I usually find that once I get going, I’m grateful that I made the effort and finished my entire workout. It also helps to keep your long term fitness goals in mind. Remind yourself who it is that you want to be and what it is that you are trying to accomplish.

If you’re starting to feel bored or burned out, make a change. Try something different.

Try a track workout. Run hills. Stay indoors and test the treadmill. Join a group or a weekly fun run from a local running store.

I hope you enjoy our event guide!

Derek Griffiths

Upcoming 2014 USATF National Championship Schedule – Visit usatf.org Date

National Championship

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March 2

USA 50K Road Championship

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March 15

USA 15K Championship

Jacksonville, FL

April 6

USA 10 Mile Championship

Washington D.C.

May 10

USA 25K Championship

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June 1

USA 50 Mile Trail Championship

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June 26-29

USA Track & Field Championships

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July 4

USA 10K Championship

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July 6

USA Mountain Running Championship

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Sept. 21

USA 50K Trail Championship

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Nov. 8

USA Marathon Trail Championship

Moab, UT

Dec. 13

USA Club Cross Country Championships

Bethlehem, PA

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c o nte nts

FEATURES 14 // nutrition advantage Revamping your diet for Spring.

16 // training edge Five tips for new runners.

18 // world record Jogglers set out on a record attempt.

20 // caffeine Performance enhancement in a mug.

24 // 2014 Colorado event guide Our year long list of nearly 650 running, multisport and adventure races.

44 // shoe review Our yearly look at trends in footwear.

54 // lighter side Phoning it in.

COVER

departments

The lead pack at the USA Cross Country Championships in Boulder.

Photo by chris boyack

12 // running shorts 46 // race reports

THIS PAGE // Getting a high five at the finish of the PPRR Winter Series Race #3.

Photo by Tim Bergsten / Pikepeaksports.us

48 // race results

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FORT COLLINS RUNNING CLUB

r u n n i n g s h o rts Burla who topped the men’s and women’s fields in 1:01:23 and 1:10:48, respectively, under clear skies and in cool conditions. In the men’s race, Englewood’s Aaron Braun earned second in 1:01:38, a career best. Braun will be making his marathon debut in mid-March. Boulder’s Fernando Cabada placed eighth in 1:02:00. Sean Quigley came in at 1:02:46, and Tyler McCandless in 1:03:25.

In the women’s race, Wendy Thomas was the top Colorado finisher in fourth place in 1:12:29. Other top area runners included Mattie Suver in 1:13:06, Tera Moody in 1:13:25, Alia Gray ran 1:13:34, and Kara Lubieniecki finished in 1:13:38.

Derrick Repeats at USA Champs in Boulder Los Angeles Awarded Olympic Marathon Trials

USA Track & Field (USATF) announced that the City of Los Angeles has been selected to host the 2016 USA Olympic Marathon Trials for both men and women. Los Angeles was chosen over the other finalist city, Houston, which hosted both the men’s and women’s Trials in 2012 with great success. Like in Houston, men and women will run on the same day, starting minutes apart, on a criterium-style course. The top three men and women will receive Olympic Team berths, all on live network television.

The typical date for the Asics LA Marathon is in mid-March, but the Trials will be held on February 13, 2016, to allow athletes adequate time to recover and try for Olympic team berths in the track trials which are held in the summer. The “regular” Asics LA Marathon will be held Feb. 14, effectively creating a marathon festival.

Competitor Reinstates Elite Athlete Program

Competitor Group Inc. (CGI) announced a new support program for elite athletes four months after abruptly halting their previous program. The new program included a “7-figure investment in 2014 plus special support for American athletes who want to qualify for the 2016 USA Olympic Marathon Trials.

Last September, just days ahead of their Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half-Marathon, CGI abruptly cancelled their previously robust elite athletes program, dismissed their elite athletes coordinator, Matt Turnbull, and announced that they would no longer pay athlete appearance fees. The move subjected the company to widespread criticism and sparked a debate on the value of elite athletes to running events.

The new program has three key elements: 1. Guaranteed prize money for top finishers at every Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event in North America, 2. Restoration of the company’s Half-Marathon Grand Prix, and 3. A new “Chasing Down the Dream” program, which will provide travel assistance and performance-based prize money focused on achieving the U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard at 4 events.

Braun 2nd at USA Half Marathon Champs

Colorado runners were out in force at the USA Half-Marathon Championships hosted by the Aramco Houston Half-Marathon on January 19 in Houston, Texas. But it was Meb Keflezighi and Serena 12 coloradorunnermag.com

Chris Derrick repeated as senior men’s champion, while Amy Van Alstine surprised the senior women’s field with her upset victory at the USA Cross Country Championships on February 15 in Boulder, Colorado. From the gun, Boulder-resident Brent Vaughn took out the pace, leading a pack of nearly 15 men through the first lap 2K split at

Sports Bra Fit Facts

Runners spend a lot of time looking for the right fit in their running shoes and the right fabric to fight the elements. But we don’t always put a lot of thought into how important the right sports bra can be. The proper sports bra can cut movement by 50 percent, which is critical for women during their runs. Unsupported, the average A cup travels about an inch and a half in each direction, and a D cup bounces two to three inches. Here are a few tips to help you find the right sports bra.

1. Get measured yearly - your size can change quickly due to weight loss, weight gain, pregnancy, and age. In the dressing room look for support in three areas: the straps, the cups, and the band, including the side panels.

2. No need for two - Even larger breasted women should be able to wear just one sports bra.

If you are doubling up for a run, that should be a sign that you need to go shopping to look for a new, more supportive bra.

3. Hand wash - Wash the bra in cold water with mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener and bleach. Lay it flat to dry.

Don’t use the dryer because heat breaks down spandex.

4. Replace it - A wellworn sports bra will last about 12 months. Just like anything else, worn out fabrics do not perform effectively and could potentially cause chafing or discomfort.

You’ll know you’re due for an upgrade when the spandex fibers start showing or the fabric no longer snaps back into shape.

Photography By victor sailor / photorun.net and chris boyack

the lead pack of the open women at the usa cross country championships in boulder.

5:59. With less than a second separating the top ten men, it seemed only a matter of time before an athlete or two made their move.

Bobby Mack was the first to surge leading up to the 4,000 meter mark. Mack’s move thinned the field as the top pack reduced to eight athletes. With Derrick running stride for stride just off Mack’s shoulder, the pack of runners including Sean Quigley, Luke Puskedra, Joseph Gray and Jacob Riley formed tightly behind the duo.

At 6,000 meter, Derrick put in a surge, losing the majority of the pack, while Mack and Quigley tried their best to hold on. For the next quarter mile Derrick continued to lower the pace before ultimately running solo just before the 8,000m mark.

Over the final two miles of the race, Derrick continued to lengthen his lead, as Puskedra came up to challenge Mack for second over the final mile and a half. As the finish line neared, Derrick took one last look over his shoulder and cruised towards repeating as U.S. champion. Derrick crossed the line in 36:13, well ahead of runner-up Puskedra at 36:38.

“I want to be the best cross country runner in America,” said an elated Derrick after the race. “I feel really strong in my training, especially training at altitude at Colorado Springs. I’ve never done two-hour runs before, and now I’m doing those. I felt the guys were letting me have it, and I felt like I was in a groove, so I went.“

Behind Derrick, Puskedra out maneuvered Mack over the final mile of the race, pulling away to a second place finish, improving upon his eighth place finish from 2013. Mack finished third overall in 36:42.

Gray and Quigley finished 4-5 respectively in 36:57 and 37:01.

In the women’s race, the 8,000 meter race led to a few surprising results, including a breakthrough performance for Flagstaff-based Van Alstine. From the gun, a pack of a dozen women grouped up and would run together for much of the first half of the race, including pre-race favorite Olympian Jenny Simpson. Just before the 4,000 meter mark, Van Alstine along with Northern Arizona Elite teammate Kellyn Johnson, Simpson, Mattie Suver and Alisha Williams started to break from the field. As Van Alstine and Johnson led the charge, the field continued to thin. Before 6,000 meters Van Alstine surged ahead, gaining a three second lead over Johnson and an eight second lead over third place Suver.

Over the final 2,000 meters, Van Alstine charged hard, grinding down the competition and widening her lead. As she crossed the finish line with a wide smile and her arms raised in triumph, Van Alstine realized she won her first U.S. title, 22 seconds before the runner-up, Simpson at 27:34.

Following behind Van Alstine, Simpson used a ferocious kick to finish second in 27:56. USARC veteran Suver and teammate Williams finished third and fifth respectively, crossing the finish line in 28:00 and 28:18, while Johnson finished fourth overall in 28:12. Rounding out the top eight, Suver’s and Williams’ teammate Rochelle Kanuho continued her impressive 2014 campaign with a sixth place finish in 28:22, while Team USA Minnesota runner Meghan Peyton finished seventh in 28:26.

Alia Gray ran to an eighth place finish in 28:37. coloradorunnermag.com 13

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Boulder’s Jenny Simpson competed at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on February 8. She would have earned a new American Record if she had not miscounted laps in the 2 mile race. With three laps remaining, Simpson surged past Jordan Hasay into second place and was setting a furious pace to reel in Kenya’s Sally Kipyego, who had a substantial lead. Just before the bell, Simpson flew past Kipyego, but then came to a near stop. Kipyego went on to win in 9:21.04, with Simpson regrouping to finish second in 9:26.19, just three seconds off the American record. “I thought I had it together in my head, and I wasn’t going to need the lap counter. Lesson learned,” said Simpson, who admitted that she also did not pay attention to the visual lap counter positioned at the finish line.

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NUTRITION advantag e

Revamping

Green Elixir: A potent immune boosting, detoxifying drink full of antioxidants

Your Diet

The amounts used will vary based upon the size of the container used (NutriBullet makes much smaller servings than a VitaMix) and your taste preferences. If you are new to veggie drinks, keep the consistency ‘thin’ to drink easily. Otherwise, nuts and seeds can be added for a thicker shake. (Note: if you are on medications for liver or kidney disorder you should consult a dietitian or physician first. Beets should be consumed in very small amounts or completely avoided and celery can interfere with diuretics).

For GoSpring Green and “Cleanse” During the hectic life of the holidays and the long winter months, many of us diverge from our usually well-controlled routines of eating and exercise.

Often clients ask me about revamping their diet or completing a ‘cleanse’ in an effort to get back on track from eating less healthy.

Generally a ‘cleanse’ means people either literally feel they need to clean out their intestines, and/or want to rebalance their food intake by replacing unhealthy (defined by most as processed or high sugar) foods with healthier versions. This is a positive step since how we feel is greatly dictated by what we think of our food choices.

If we mentally think we are toxic, we will feel toxic.

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By Regina Hammond

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veryone wants to feel well and eating the right foods is part one of a holistic nutrition plan.

Part two is how well we absorb and assimilate those nutrients. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to know how well we assimilate and utilize nutrients until we begin to feel unwell. When people want to cleanse, the easiest way to increase their intake of veggies is to juice or blend them. This reduces the burden of knowing how to cook, and the time needed to cook them. Juicing and blending also reduces the work required of our digestive system by making the nutrients more available to be absorbed. Though most people instinctively want to go on a juice fast when they are not feeling well, be sure to listen to hunger cues. A liquid fast sometimes leads to under eating which can add more stress to the body. Try the potent immune boosting recipe to the right, “Green Elixir.”

Eating raw is another recommendation made to ‘cleanse’ the intestines and attain more energy.

There are specific guidelines as to how packaged foods qualify as ‘raw’ but the premise is to eat foods as close to their raw state as possible. This is a great idea in theory but most people whose diets consist primarily of packaged, processed foods, lack the digestive ability to handle a raw food diet. Changing to a raw food diet should be done gradually; and most people will feel worse before feeling better while their bodies adapt.

Adding digestive enzymes for starch and fiber may make it easier.

With the gut in mind, I have compiled a list of five recommendations that anyone can use to tweak or enhance their health.

1

Use a probiotic: A probiotic is a supplement that supplies healthy bacteria to the intestines. The philosophy of functional medicine notes most health issues are related to the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract. Normally, several species of bacteria and virus’s coexist in our intestines

Ingredient | Health Function 1 cup raw spinach | Chlorophyll, cartenoids, flavonoids (antioxidants) 1 cup raw kale | Chlorophyll, cartenoids, flavonoids (antioxidants) 2 small apples with skin (w/o seeds) | Fiber, polyphenols (chlorogenic acid), & flavonoids (quercetin) ½ cup raw beet (tastes best when steamed or roasted) | Detoxifies liver, kidneys & lymphatic system; phosphorous, sulfur and potassium ½ cup beet greens | Detoxifies liver & kidney 4 medium celery stalks | Nourishes liver & kidney 4 medium carrots | Beta-carotene, antioxidant, eye health Ginger root (size of fingernail) | Aids in digestion, anti-inflammatory 1 Tbsp organic lemon juice, or ½ lemon without rind | Detoxifies liver

without causing any problems. However, when these outnumber our normal “healthy” defense bacteria, we may develop weaknesses in our immune system that over time may lead to illness or allergies. n What to buy: A) Number of strains: Purchase a bottle that has more than 10 strains of bacteria which will provide a broad spectrum of coverage.

B) Concentration of cells: If you haven’t used probiotics before, start with a small concentration (e.g.

5 million) and gradually build up to more than 1 billion. Its important to increase the concentration gradually to prevent gas and bloating. C) Include FOS (fructooligosaccharide), a prebiotic typically found in inulin and chicory root, and will promote growth of healthy bacteria.

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Try Fermented Foods: Traditional lacto-fermented foods (using salt brine) contain enzymes, aid in digestion and boost immunity.

The taste of fermented foods takes some getting used to so I recommend using fermented condiments to get started. n What to buy: Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s and Apple Cider Vinegar. The next step would be to add fermented side dishes to your diet. Whether it is Kimchi or Red Cabbage & Beet Sauerkraut by Wildbrine, these foods offer new fresh flavors on old time favorites. They can be costly, so buy and share with a friend, or make your own!

3

Go Green: You hear it all the time – eat your greens. n What to make: Taking advantage of seasonal root veggies, steam apple and sweet potato for a great side dish spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and coriander. Use the leftover juice from steaming as the starter fluid for a veggie juice in a VitaMix, NutriBullet or Juicer. Juicing or blending your vegetables in combination with apple, lemon or ginger is a way to make greens more palatable and drinkable. Since the taste of veggie drinks takes getting used to, start off with 1 – 2 per week and in-

crease. The biggest hurdle is getting the ingredients together and making one. Schedule the time in the evening to wash and slice the ingredients; create several servings at once in individual containers so that when you want to blend one, it’s as simple as opening the fridge and grabbing the container.

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Green to Go: Carry pre-made green drink packets with you while traveling to increase your nutrition on the road. n What to buy: Amazing Grass & Garden for Life sell green super food single serving packets.

Simply pour one into a glass of juice or water to get your daily serving of greens.

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Digestive Enzymes: There are many combinations to choose from depending on the foods you have difficulty digesting. There are full spectrum combinations for fat, proteins and starch; combinations specific to protein and fat breakdown that contain a variety of proteases and lipases; and others specific to the various starches and fibers found in fruit, vegetables, and legumes (cellulase, xylinase, pectinase and amylase). n What to buy: If you aren’t sure which combination of enzymes you need, purchase a broad spectrum (amylase, protease, lipase, ox bile, plus additional enzymes for non-digestible fibers) that is produced by a manufacturer that follows General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure production and manufac-

turing quality. In addition, look for the NSF certification which certifies the dietary supplement does not contain undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants. Examples of brands that abide by these voluntary audits on quality: Kirkland, NOW, Solaray, Jarrow, Garden of Life, Designs for Health, Rainbow Light, and Nature Made.

Regina Hammond, MS,RD is the Director of Nutrition at Trismarter Triathlon Coaching and Nutrition (http://www.trismarter.com). When she isn’t running up Pikes Peak, Regina is creating custom hydration and fueling plans for age group athletes who successfully compete in half-ironman 70.3 and ironman triathlons. coloradorunnermag.com 15

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Off to a Running Start: Five Tips New Runners Need to Know Running is simple. Just put one foot in front of the other as fast as you can, for as long as you can right? Not necessarily. Every runner has made his or her share of rookie mistakes. Follow my tips below and you will avoid these classic beginner fumbles.

Or be the stubborn fool that you are, and make your mistakes yourself. You’re a runner now, so don’t worry- it’s not your fault.

Stubbornness comes with the territory.

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Rookie Mistake #1: Wear your grandmother’s shoes If your running shoes are the same ones you’ve been wearing since high school basketball or the ones that were perfect for the step class you loved in 1998, Do Not Pass Go. If you bought your running shoes because they match all your new running clothes, Do Not Pass Go. And, for the love of God, do not wear your grandmother’s running shoes. (My friend actually did this for her first 5K. It did not go well). You need a pair of running shoes that will support your body and your gait pattern. Go to a local specialty running store, where the knowledgeable staff will analyze your gait and help you select the shoe that will work for you. You might pay a premium for the shoes but you will save yourself a bundle on physical therapy, chiropractic, and deep tissue massage.

Rookie Mistake #2: The lone wolf approach It’s hard to be the new kid on the block. I’ve been there. I get it. And I don’t care. Sorry to go Tough Love on you but you must put on your big girl (or big boy) underpants and join a running group. Once you find your wolf pack, your running peeps will hold you accountable [read: you will not hit snooze instead of running] and they will teach you all the secrets runners know about nutrition, hydration, the best training routes, and strategically placed Vaseline. I joined a running group when I was training for my first marathon. We met every Sunday at 7 AM. On a good day, there were a just a dozen of us.

Most of them were much faster than I was. Precious few of them ran at my pace. Week in and week out,

I faithfully showed up. At worst I ran alone and my long run was complete by about 9 AM. No matter what, I logged the miles that would be the money in the bank I would withdraw on race day.

Rookie Mistake #3. The “But everyone else is doing it” training method And now I need to totally contradict myself. Training with a group is awesome. Doing everything your friends are doing is not awesome. Just because you’re invited to do hill repeats with your neighbor on Tuesday, a track workout with your friend on Wednesday, and a tempo run with your co-worker on Thursday doesn’t mean you need to join them.

Peek at any beginner or even intermediate training plan. You will not see back-to-back hard workouts.

Your body can only become stronger when it has time to recover. Remember those Public Service Announcements from the 80s? They were right.

Just Say No. #4. The more is better philosophy If a two-mile run is good, a four-mile run must be twice as good, right? Maybe. Ask yourself if you can complete your two-mile loop easily. If you can’t maintain a steady conversation or sing a few verses of a song (quietly), do not increase your distance.

Running should feel stupidly easy before you even begin to think about adding mileage. The same goes for adding intensity. Track workouts, hill repeats, and long runs may be alluring, but there is nothing sexy about nursing an injury. Those nagging aches and pains, consistent fatigue in your legs, difficulty sleeping, recurring illnesses, lack of motivation to run - That’s your body trying to tell you something.

You’re a runner now. Stupidity and pigheadedness come with the territory. But try to step back and listen to your body. It’s smarter than you are. #5 Racing by the seat of your (new) pants Now that you’re a real runner, you’ve signed up for a race. Congratulations! If you are a little scared, that is normal. Use that fear to your advantage. Race day nerves convert to speed you never knew you had. That is, as long as you are not nervous about your outfit, your hydration, or your nutrition. It may be a mental lift to wear new socks and a new top on race day but your spirits will be in the toilet when you’re struggling with unexpected chafing and blisters. Speaking of the toilet, if you are not used to drinking or eating during training, race day is not the time to experiment, unless you want to get intimate with the port-a-potty. Do a “dress rehearsal” before race day, where you wear, eat, and drink the same stuff you will wear, eat, and drink on race day. If you have a chance, you can drive all or part of the course prior to the race. At the very least, review the course map. Although there should be signs and volunteers to help you navigate, ultimately, knowing the route is each runner’s responsibility.

Then you can focus your jitters on important stufflike beating the eleven year-old who just passed you like you were standing still.

Pam Moore dreams of qualifying for the Boston Marathon and completing every item on her To Do list. She has completed six marathons and two ironman triathlons.

She blogs at www.whatevsblog.com. You can also find her on Twitter @whatevs_blog. coloradorunnermag.com 17

jogglers set out to break world record

Many of us dream of breaking a world record and attaining fame in the best-selling copyrighted book of all time: The Guiness Book of World Records. History was in the making recently at the Anthem Neighborhood Fun Run in Westminster when a new record was attempted.

“We wanted to break the world record for the most jogglers in a single race, so we picked this 5K and we had nine jogglers come out and juggle for the whole thing,” says Bekah Smith of the Boulder Juggling Club.

Joggling, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, is a trendy new sport which combines juggling and jogging. Jogglers are not disqualified if they drop the ball, but in competitions, they must return to the point the ball was dropped and continue from there, so that the whole race is done while juggling. Smith completed the entire 5K without dropping a ball at all.

This is the first race in which I’d run side-by-side with jogglers and it was fun to be part of the notable event. When I say I was running “side-by-side,” let me qualify that in many cases that was only for a few seconds as the jogglers passed me by. Most of these jogglers were not “jogging,” but running at quite a fast pace. Admittedly neither the words, “runuglers” or “juguners” have quite the same ring to them as “jogglers,” but I want to clarify these jogglers were more than jog-juggling; they were a run-juggling.

So, what is the current record for number of jogglers in a race?

Well, I checked the online version of the Guiness Book of World Records and searched for Joggling and found 12 results, but they all dealt with speed rather than number of participants. The fastest 5K joggling with 3 objects for a female is Laurie Young from Canada coming it at 27:42.

Bekah Smith finished in 31:05 so the speed record is in reach. And I don’t see a record for fastest male juggling 3 objects in a 5K, so that one may still be up for grabs. Michal Kapral (Canada) holds the record for the fastest marathon while joggling three objects, coming in at an impressive 2 hours, 50 minutes and 12 seconds.

So, what other types of

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records are there for running in Guiness’ coveted list? Well, there is one for number of participants in a 5K. According to the site, “The largest simultaneous 5K run was set by Cancer Research UK at the Race For Life One Big Day event and involved 101,246 participants at 23 locations across the UK, on 4 June 2006.”

The longest race was in 1929 from New York City to Los Angeles and was 3,635 miles. Johnny Salo was the winner and he ran it in 79 days with an elapsed time of 525 hours, 57 minutes and 20 seconds, just 2 minutes and 47 seconds ahead of second place winner, Pietro ‘Peter’ Gavuzzi. If the joggling speed record is in reach for Bekah with a little over 3 minutes faster on a 5K, certainly Peter could have made up less than 3 minutes in a 3,635 mile race with just a little more training. I can’t believe he didn’t try it a second time.

There is a record for the Fastest Half Marathon Dressed as a Fruit by a Female. This was achieved

by Joanne Singleton (UK) at the Schaumburg Half Marathon Turkey Trot in Schaumburg, IL, with a chip time of 1:35:45. I was disappointed that there is no mention of what type of fruit she was dressed as. Seeing however, that there is no documented winner of the Fastest Half Marathon Dressed as Candy, I’m inspired to run my next half-marathon in my M&M costume and dominate in that category. Perhaps I better enter specifically in the M&M Category, however, in case there are any faster Snickers Bars or Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup half-marathoners in the world.

There is Fastest Marathon Running with an Egg and Spoon (3:47), Most Rubik’s Cubes Solved Whilst Running a Marathon (175 in 4:53:39), and Fastest Half Marathon Running Backwards by a Male (1:40:29).

There are plenty of other records to be challenged, but let’s keep our eye out for the next version of the World Records when the Boulder Juggling Club wins Most Jogglers in a 5K Race. Congratulations to Bekah Smith and the Boulder Juggling Club for this momentous achievement.

By Yvette Francino

Rockin’ On the River 5K Run/Walk Sunday, April 13 www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/Rockin

Trample our trails.

Check out the New 2014 Race Series Awards Program at sspr.org!

High Line Canal Run 5K & 10K Saturday, May 10 www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/HighLine

Pancake Stampede Sunday, August 10 www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/Pancake

Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 25 www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/HoofinIt

Youth TRYathlons & Adult Mini-Sprint Sunday, June 29 & Saturday, July 12 www.sspr.org

Black Friday 5K

Super Sunday Fun Run 5K Run/Walk

Friday, November 28

Sunday, Feb 1, 2015

www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/BlackFriday

www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/SuperSunday

For more information call 303-798-7515 or visit www.sspr.org

caffeine performance enhancement in a mug

by Nancy Clark

W

hether you are looking for a hit, boost, pleasing stimulant, or excuse to socialize with your friends, coffee is the go-to beverage for many runners. Coffeedrinkers enjoy the way a cup of morning brew enhances their feelings of well-being and their ability to accomplish daily tasks. An estimated 80% of us drink coffee daily. Why, we are more likely to drink coffee than eat fruit! Thank goodness moderate coffee intake is typically not associated with health risks.

For runners, caffeine is a proven performance enhancer. In their new book Caffeine for Sports Performance, sports dietitians Louise Burke and Ben Desbrow and exercise physiologist Lawrence Spriet address all-things-caffeine that a runner might want to know.

Here are just a few tidbits that I gleaned from this comprehensive resource.

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the information will help you add a little bit of zip to your workouts.

Note: No amount of caffeine will compensate for a lousy diet. If you choose to use caffeinated products to enhance your sports performance, make sure you are also fueling wisely!

• A cup of pre-exercise coffee can help most runners work harder - without realizing it.

Caffeine has been shown to enhance performance by about 1% to 3%, particularly in endurance sports. For example, cyclists who consumed caffeine prior to a 24 mile (40K) time-trial generated 3.5% more power than

when they did the ride without caffeine.

• Runners vary in their responsiveness to caffeine, from highly effective to negative. Some of the side effects associated with too much caffeine include higher heart rate, anxiety, “coffee stomach,” irritability, and insomnia.

• The recommended performance-enhancing dose of caffeine is about 1.5 mg/lb. (3 mg/kg) body weight. This can be consumed 1 hour before you run, and/or during a long run (such as a caffeinated gel or defizzed cola every hour).

For example, triathletes commonly consume caffeinated gels before each segment, to distribute the caffeine throughout the event rather than have a big pre-race jolt that might make them feel shaky and unable to concentrate. Some runners delay caffeine intake until fatigue starts to appear, and then they ingest 0.5-1 mg/lb. (1-2 mg/kg) body weight.

• Caffeine’s ergogenic effect maxes out at about 200 to 250 mg caffeine. (This is much less than previously recommended.) More is not better. Experiment during training to learn what amount (if any) works best for your body!

• Because the amount of caffeine in coffee and tea varies, elite runners commonly use caffeine pills or commercial products to ensure the desired intake. A comparison of the caffeine content in 16 ounces of coffee from 20 coffee venders ranged from about 60 to 260 mg. Even when the researchers purchased the same brand of coffee (Starbucks Breakfast Blend) from the same location on six consecutive days, the caffeine content ranged from about 260 to 565 milligrams per 16 ounces.

• Research suggests the caffeine content of espresso also varies. A customer might get served 0.5 to 3.0 ounces of espresso (depending on the barista's generosity) with a caffeine range of 25 to 214 mg. In general, the larger venders (such as Starbucks) offer a more consistent product. But this means you don't know what you will be getting if you plan to purchase a pre-race espresso or coffee.

• Energy drinks are a popular source of caffeine. A study of 500 college students in North Carolina reports 51% drank at least one energy drink in an average month in the semester.

Sixty-seven percent used the energy drink to stay awake; 65% to increase energy; and 54% to drink with alcohol while partying. Of the party-drinkers, 49% consumed 3 or more energy drinks. That makes for a wide-awake drunk who may believe it’s OK to drive a car...

• Caffeinated chewing gum is popular among (sleep deprived) soldiers. The gum effectively boosts physical and mental performance and helps maintain reaction time, vigilance, and ability to think clearly. The caffeine in chewing gum gets delivered quicker than via a pill (achieving significant levels in the blood in 5 vs. 30 minutes) because it gets absorbed though the cheeks, not the gut.

• Caffeinated colas offer not only caffeine but also a hefty dose of sugar. Colas, taken later in a long run, can provide a much-needed source of fuel so the combination of caffeine + sugar can provide a nice boost! Hence, some runners claim defizzed Coca-Cola is their preferred sports drink despite having only 35 mg caffeine per 12 ounce can.

• Caffeine is only a weak diuretic and is no longer considered to be dehydrating. A novice coffee drinker can become tolerant to the diuretic effects of caffeine in 4 to 5 days of regular caffeine intake. Even high doses (3 mg/ lb.; 6 mg/kg) have no significant effect on urine production in coffee or tea drinkers. Hence, there appears to be no hydration-related reason for runners to avoid caffeinated beverages.

• Caution: Consuming caffeine might contribute to negative effects. For example, let’s say you are running in more than one competitive event in a day. If caffeine helps you go harder in the first event, will that “fry” you for the second event? Can taking another dose of caffeine counter that fatigue? With back to back events, will too much caffeine on the first day ruin your sleep, so you are unable to perform as well on the second day? More research is needed to answer those questions but for the moment, 22 coloradorunnermag.com

these situations provide good examples of why advice to use the smallest effective dose of caffeine is sensible.

• In 1984, caffeine was banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). But in 2004, WADA reversed the ruling. New research indicated the amount of caffeine needed to reach the threshold dose was detrimental to performance. Although caffeine is no longer banned by WADA, it is on the banned list for the NCAA, the governing body of collegiate sports. Collegiate runners can be cited for doping if their caffeine level is higher than 15 micrograms/ml urine. (A normal urine caffeine level is between 1-2 micrograms). Unlikely, but possible.

• Teen runners should be fully mature and eating an optimal sports diet before even considering the use of caffeine. Again, no amount of caffeine will compensate for lousy fueling practices.

• For even more helpful tips and tid-bits, get a copy of Caffeine for Sports Performance. You’ll actually stay awake while reading it; the book is not a snoozer!

Nancy Clark, MS, RD counsels both casual and competitive athletes and is the author of several nutrition books. For information about her new Sports Nutrition Guidebook and her food guide for marathoners, cyclists, and soccer players, see www.nancyclarkrd.com. For online education, see www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com.

Common Sources of Caffeine

For a 150-pound (68 kg) runner, the recommended dose of caffeine is about 200 mg one hour before exercise. That’s the amount in a large mug (16 oz) of coffee. No problem for most coffeedrinkers!

Brewed coffee: 8 oz, small; 80 mg Starbucks Breakfast Blend: 20 oz, venti; 415 mg Tea, black: 8 oz, small; 25-110 mg Tea, green: 8 oz, small; 30-50 mg Coca-Cola: 1 can; 34 mg Red Bull: 1 can; 80 mg PowerBar caffeinated gels: 1 pouch; 25-50 mg GU caffeinated gel: 1 pouch; 20-40 mg Jolt Caffeine Energy Gum: 1 piece; 33 mg NoDoz: 1 tablet; 200 mg

EVENT GUIDE ‘14 Not all race information may be correct. Some races will change dates or start times. Please confirm all information before traveling to an event. Our complete free calendar is always available year round online at www.coloradorunnermag. com.

running / walking March

03/01

your source for nearly 700 events

Leprechaun Fun Run 5K; 10:00 AM; Strasburg Recreation Center, Strasburg, CO; strasburgparks. org

03/16

Runnin’ Of The Green 7K; 10:15 AM; Union Station, Denver, CO; rotg.org

03/16

The Fair Four Mile; 9:00 AM; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

03/22

Blue Sky Blizzard Run; 5K; 10:00 AM; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO; coloradobluesky.org

03/22

CMRA Spring Spree 10K; 9:00 AM; Platte River Bar & Grill, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org

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

03/22

03/01

Six Pack Series #4; 4M; 9:00 AM; Westin Terrace, Westminster, CO; sixpackseries.com

03/22

03/01

Winter Race Series #5; 10K; 9:00 AM; Gyrodata, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

03/02

Beaver Creek Snowshoe Series #3; 11:00 AM; McCoy Park, Beaver Creek, CO; beavercreek. com

03/01

2014 event guide

Grand Valley Lacross 5K; 9:00 AM; Canyon View Park, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

03/16

03/22

Spring Fever Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; NAAC Stadium, Golden, CO; alloutmultisport.com Six Pack Series #5; 5M; 9:00 AM; Westin Terrace, Westminster, CO; sixpackseries.com Winter Race Series #5; 10K; 9:00 AM; Ramada Riverside Hotel, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

03/22

Zion Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Zion National Park, Springdale, UT; thezionhalf.com

03/02

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

03/29

Behind the Rocks Trail Run; 7:00 AM; Moab, UT; grassrootsevents.net

03/02

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

03/29

Running for Rachael 5K; 10:00 AM; U.S. Air Force Academy, CO; RachaelsRibbonsOfHope.org

03/02

That Dam Run; 13.1, 5K; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; rundenverseries.com

03/29

03/08

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

Soroptimist Bunny Hop 5K; 8:45 AM; Ramada Riverside Hotel, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

03/30

Journey 5M Trail Challenge; 10:00 AM; Bear Creek Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; myjourneyracing.com

03/08

DreamCatcher Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; starunnerenterpises.com

03/15

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

03/15

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

03/15

Canyonlands Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M; 9:30 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.com

03/15

Erin Go Braugh 7.77K; 9:00 AM; Red City Cafe, Westminster, CO; 3wraces.com

03/15

03/15

Four Miles For Kenya; 9:30 AM; Pikes Peak Brewing Company, Monument, CO; pulltogetherforkenya.org HRCA St. Patrick’s Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

03/15

Shamrock Shuffle Snowshoe Race; 4:00 PM; Vail Nordic Center, Vail, CO; vailrec.com

03/15

Lucky Laces; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; feetonthestreetinc.com

03/15

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

03/15

Sharin’ O’ the Green 5K; 8:30 AM; Odell Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO; partnersmentoringyouth.org

04/05

Widowmaker Trail Run; 10M, 7M; 10:00 AM; Little Park Road Trailhead, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

04/05

XTERRA Cheyenne Mountain State Park; 25K, 12K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; marathonmajic.com

04/06

04/06

Celena Hollis Foundation 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; celenahollisfoundation.org

04/06

Flying Pig 5K; 8:30 AM; Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins, CO; runningguru.com

04/06

Operation United 5K; 8:30 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; operationunited5k.com

04/06

Platte River Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Littleton, CO; platteriverhalf. com

04/06

Run With The Saints; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

04/08

Dash & Dine 5K #1; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

04/12

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

04/12

5K Raptor Run; 9:00 AM; Barr Lake State Park, Brighton, CO; facebook.com/BarrLakeStatePark Bobcat Boogie 5K; 9:00 AM; College Hill Library, Westminster, CO; bobcatboogie.org

04/12

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

04/12

Eisenhower Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M,10K,5K; 7:00 AM; Abilene, KS; eisenhowermarathon.com

04/12

Feel the Energy 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com

04/05

Baylon Michael Meyer 5K; 9:30 AM; Lovell Park, Pueblo West, CO; play4bay.com/runwalk.html

04/12

Ramsgate 8; 9:00 AM; Ramsgate, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

04/05

Grand River Gallop 5K; 9:00 AM; Grand River Hospital, Rifle, CO; grandriverhospitaldistrict.org

04/12

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

04/05

Moving Toward a Cure 5K; 7:30 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; denver2014.milesforhope. org.kintera.org

04/13

Bunny Bolt; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com

04/13

04/05

Ni-Bthaska-Ke Trail Run; 12K, 4M; 10:00 AM; Platte River State Park, Louisville, NE; rungurusays. com

Canine Classic 5K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; canineclassicboulder.org

RMRR Marathon Training Series #1; 20M, 10M; 8:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org April

04/05

04/05

Nielson Challenge 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org Race for Grace 5K; 8:30 AM; The Grand Theater, Grand Island, NE; hallucinationsports.com

04/13

Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health 5K; 8:00 AM; 1STBANK CENTER, Broomfield, CO; healthylearningpaths.org

04/13

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

04/05

Redline 13.1 Westminster; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Promenade Terrace Park, Westminster, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

04/13

Race for Open Space; 13.1M,10K,5K; 7:30 AM; Bluff Lake Nature Center, Denver, CO; sandcreekgreenway.org

04/05

RMRR City Park 4M; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

04/13

Rockin’ on the River 5K; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; RunningGuru.com

04/05

Thunder Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Hollydot Golf Course, Rye, CO

Spring Time Prairie Dog Half; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; APEX Recreation Center, Arvada, CO; 3wraces.com

04/15

Dash & Dine 5K #2; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

04/19

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

04/19

Beat the Heat Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; alloutmultisport.com

04/19

Chatfield Ultra Racing Events; 100K, 50M, 50K, 20K; 5:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; romansrusticracing.com

04/19

Desert RATS Trail Running Festival; 52.4M, 50K, 26.2M; 6:30 AM; Kokopelli Trail, Fruita, CO; geminiadventures.com

04/19

Easter Egg Scramble 5K; 9:00 AM; Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO; runningguru.com

04/19

Hippity Hop Easter Trot; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; feetonthestreetinc.com

04/19

Lincoln OM ROARing to Run 5K; 8:30 AM; Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

04/19

Protect the Children 5K; 8:00 AM; University Village Colorado Shopping Center, Colorado Springs, CO; courtcare.org

04/19

Six Pack Series #6; 10K, 9:00 AM; Westin Hotel Terrace, Westminster, CO; sixpackseries. com

04/19

Spank Blasing Race; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Thunderbowl Stadium, Pueblo, CO; spankblasing.com

04/19

Spartan Sprint 5K; 8:00 AM; Bible Park, Denver, CO; banditraces.weebly.com

04/19

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

04/20

Desert RATS Trail Running Festival; 13.1M, 5M; 7:00 AM; Kokopelli Trail, Fruita, CO; geminiadventures.com

04/20

Hams and Hamstrings 5K; 8:00 AM; 7-Eleven East Woodmen, Colorado Springs, CO; hamsandhamstrings.com

04/20

Hogback Hustle 5K; 9:00 AM; Bradford Intermediate School, Littleton, CO; hogbackhustle.com

04/20

Westminster Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Westminster Rec Center, Westminster, CO; westminterhalf. com

04/22

Dash & Dine 5K #3; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

04/26

Boulder Distance Classic; 15K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racebrcevents.com

04/26

Cheyenne Mountain Ultras; 50K, 25K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; epicenduranceevents.com

Aveda Earth Month 5K; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; whereswater.org

04/12

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04/13

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05/03

Race for Freedom 5K; 9:30 AM; Rocky Mountain Christian Ministries, Gunnison, CO; racefor-freedom.com

05/03

Run With Scissors; 50K, 26.2M,13.1M; 7:00 AM; Adams County Regional Park, Henderson, CO; runswithscissorsraces.weebly. com

05/03

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

runBlossom; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Centennial Park, Canon City, CO; runblossom.org

05/03

04/26

Run for the Fallen Coal Miners Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Ludlow Massacre Memorial Site, Trinidad, CO; mtcarmelcenter.org

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

05/04

Boulder Spring Half; 13.1M, 10M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bouldermarathon.com

04/26

Fast and Furriest 5K; 9:00 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO; active.com

04/26

Fort Collins Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Eagle’s Nest Open Space, Livermore, CO; ftcollinshalf.com

04/26

Fruitvale 5K; 9:30 AM; Matchett Park, Grand Junction, CO; gjrunning.com

04/26

Run To The Rock 5K; 9:00 AM; Black Rock Elementary School, Erie, CO; active.com 05/04

04/26

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

Cinco de Mayo Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

05/04

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Cherry Creek Sneak; 10M, 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO; cherrycreeksneak. com

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

05/04

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

04/27

Grace’s Race 5K; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village, CO; gracesrace.org

05/04

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

05/04

Run for Recess; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; playworks.org

05/04

Technology Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Littleton, CO; hallucinationsports. com

05/04

Vista Ridge Academy 5K; 1:00 PM; Vista Ridge Academy, Erie, CO; hallucinationsports.com

05/04

Wings for Life World Run; 4:00 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; wingsforlife. com

05/06

Dash & Dine 5K #4; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

05/09

Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Park East, Colorado Springs, CO; kokopellikids.com

05/10

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

05/10

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

05/10

Armed Forces Community Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO; runningguru.com

05/10

CMRA Sand Creek 5M; 8:00 AM; Bluff Lake Nature Center, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org

05/10

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

05/10

Girls on the Run 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; girlsontherunrockies.org

05/10

Hayden Cog Run; 8.4M, 5K; 10:00 AM; Hayden Town Park, Hayden, CO; runningseries.com

04/27

Ha-Hatse Sachini 5K; 8:00 AM; Fountain Valley School, Colorado Springs, CO; fvs.edu/haha5k

04/27

Run for the Soul 5K; 11:00 AM; Clement Park, Littleton, CO; active.com

04/27

Step4life; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, CO; colungs4life.org

Photography By SCOTT MCCLARRINON

May

This is the first year the Boneyard Boogie 11K Trail Run will be incorporated into the Eagle Outdoor Festival, a two day celebration to kick off the summer outdoor season in Eagle, CO. Hosted by the Vail Recreation District, the race is also part of their summer trail running series sponsored by La Sportiva. The other events are the Summer Solstice Trail Run (6/21), Vail HillClimb (7/5), Vail Half Marathon (7/20), Berry Picker Run (8/3), 5K and 10K @ 10,000 Feet (8/24), and Evergold Trail Run (9/14).

SATURDAY, MAY 17 - EAGLE, CO

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05/02

Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Park East, Colorado Springs, CO; kokopellikids.com

05/03

Amasa Trail Run; 25K, 9.5M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Moab, UT; grassrootsevents.net

05/03

Bringing Hope 5K; 9:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; BringHisHope.com

05/03

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

05/03

Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry; 2M; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; furryscurry.org

05/03

Edgewater 5K; 10:00 AM; Citizen’s Park, Edgewater, CO; edgewatercollective.org

05/03

Emerge 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; runningguru.com

05/03

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

05/03

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

05/03

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

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EVENT GUIDE ‘14

05/10

High Line Canal Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; RunningGuru. com

05/10

HRCA Mother’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Mountain Vista High School, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

05/10

Moms Rock 5K for FAST; 9:00 AM; Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock, CO

05/13

Dash & Dine 5K #5; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

05/10

Quad Rock Trail Races; 50M, 25M; 5:30 AM; Lory State Park, Bellvue, CO; gnarrunners.com

05/11

Adelante 5K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Recreation Center, Denver, CO; adelante5k.com

Kokopelli Kids Trail Running Series; 5:30 PM; Bear Creek Park East, Colorado Springs, CO; kokopellikids.com

05/17

Bellco Colfax 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runcolfax.com

05/17

Black Canyon Ascent 10K; 8:00 AM; Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, CO; blackcanyonraces. com

05/17

05/17

05/20

Dash & Dine 5K #6; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

05/17

Sage Burner Trail Race; 50K, 25K; 7:00 AM; Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, CO; sageburnertrailrun.com

05/24

Garfield Grumble 5M; 8:00 AM; Mt. Garfield Trailhead, Palisade, CO; mesamonumentstriders. webs.com

05/17

Sean May Memorial Run; 15K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Barr Lake State Park, Brighton, CO; seanmaymemorialrun.org

05/24

Jemez Mountain Trail Runs; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 6:00 AM; Posse Lodge, Los Alamos, NM; highaltitudeathletics.org

05/17

Walk MS 5K Run; 8:00 AM; No Name Rest Area, Glenwood Springs, CO; walkms.org

05/24

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

05/17

Women’s Distance Festival 5K; 10:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

05/24

Spirit Challenge; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Springs Middle School, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

05/18

Celebration of Life 5K; 8:30 AM; Riverwalk, Pueblo, CO

05/25

05/18

Crazy Legs 10K; 7:00 AM; Devil’s Backbone Open Space, Loveland, CO; crazylegsraceseries.info

Wyoming Marathon Races; 52.4M, 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Laramie, WY; angelfire.com/ wy2/marathon

05/26

BolderBOULDER 10K; 7:00 AM; Boulder, CO; bolderboulder.com

05/17

05/10

Ute Pass Pony Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Ute Pass Elementary, Cascade, CO

Run to the Shrine; 10K, 5K; 6:15 AM; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO; cmzoo.org

Redline 13.1 Erie; 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Lehigh Park, Erie, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

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

05/10

Reach Your Peak 4M; 8:00 AM; UCCS North Campus, Colorado Springs, CO; jlcoloradosprings. org

05/17

05/11

05/11

Run With The Pack 5K; 8:00 AM; Vista Ridge High School, Colorado Springs, CO; vistaridgeathleticboosterclub.com

05/18

05/17

Mother’s Day Mile; 1:15 PM; Glenwood Medical Associates, Glenwood Springs, CO; hallucinationsports.com

Miles for Moms 2.5M; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; flocritco.kintera.org

05/10

Miles-for-Smiles 5K; 9:00 AM; Broomfield Commons Park, Broomfield, CO; twoangelsfoundation.org

Red River High Mountain Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Red River Chamber of Commerce, Red River, NM; redriverhalfmarathon.net

Jackie Bullard 5K Trail Run; 12:00 PM; Historic Triple B Ranch, Woodland Park, CO; thefightagainstmelanoma.org

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

05/18

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

05/11

05/10

05/10

Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10M; 6:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; runcolfax.com

La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie Trail Race; 11K; 9:00 AM; Eagle Middle School, Eagle, CO; vailrec. com

Colorado Rockies Home Run for the Homeless 5K; 8:15 AM; Coors Field, Denver, CO; colorado.rockies.mlb.com

05/16

05/18

05/17

05/11

Carbon Valley Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Firestone Sports Complex, Firestone, CO; cvhalfmarathon.org Cottonwood Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; Thorncreek Shopping Center, Thornton, CO; runningguru.com

CODA COFFEE ESTES PARK MARATHON

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

The Estes Park Marathon provides superior, fun, and challenging running events which encourage healthy lifestyles that benefit youth, family, and community in a spectacular mountain location. With a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and 5K on Sunday and a Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, this event is a great family weekend getaway. Do this run to celebrate all that you love about running, and to experience the grandeur of a spectacular part of the world.

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THE OTHER HALF

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

05/31

Fire Hydrant 5K; 8:00 AM; Edora park, Fort Collins, CO; larimerhumane.org

05/31

Joggin For Frogmen 5K; 9:00 AM; Cambel Park, Imperial, NE; jogginforfrogmen.com

05/31

Run For Aurora; 50M, 50K; 7:00 AM; Roxborough State Park, Littleton, CO; runwithitracing.com

05/31

Run, Stroll, & Roll; 5K; 9:00 PM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; ownyourownhealth.org

05/31

05/31

Turquoise Lake Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Matchless Boat Ramp, Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall. com Water Tower 5M; 7:30 AM; West end of Airport, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders. webs.com

06/07

Evergreen Mountain 15K Trail Race; 8:00 AM; Alderfer / Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com

06/07

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

06/07

Jodi’s Race for Awareness 5K; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; jodisrace.com

06/07

Magnet Run 5K; 8:30 AM; Eagle Rim Park, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

06/07

Mountain to Valley 10 Miler; 10M, 4M; 8:00 AM; Glenwood Park, Glenwood Springs, CO; mountaintovalleyrace.com

06/07

Neighborly Service 5K; 7:00 AM; Ruby Hill Park, Denver, CO; raceroster.com

06/07

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

06/07

Run for Rio 5K; 8:00 AM; Rye High School, Rye, CO; socorunners.org

06/07

Run the Rockies Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Frisco, CO; runtherockies.com

06/07

Steamwork’s Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; www. go-dmt.org

06/07

Taste of Louisville Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Louisville, CO; tastehalf.com

06/07

Thelma & Louise Half Marathon; 6:00 AM; Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.com

06/07

Turkey Track Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Monument Park, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.org

06/07

Run for Their Lives 5K; 8:30 AM; Stoney Ridge Baseball Field, Silt, CO; rifleco.org

06/08

Garden of the Gods 10 Mile; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; gardentenmile.com

06/08

Skirt Sports Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Superior Market Place, Superior, CO; skirtsports.com

06/08

Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; epilepsycolorado.org

06/08

VPI K9K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; runningguru. com

06/11

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

06/12

Colorado Running Festival; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Copper Mountain Resort, CO; coloradorunningfestival.com

06/12

FIBArk Tenderfoot Mountain Hill Climb; 6:00 PM; Tenderfoot Mountain, Salida, CO; fibark.net

06/14

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

06/14

Bacon Burner 6K; 9:00 AM; Frisco Marina, Frisco, CO; friscorecreation.com

June

06/01

06/01

Bridal Dash Fun Run 5K; 12:00 PM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; thebridaldash.com

06/01

Columbine Classic; 8M, 4M; 8:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; ColumbineClassic. org

06/01

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Deadwood, SD; DeadwoodMickelsonTrailMarathon.com

06/01

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

06/01

Hardscrabble Mountain Trail Run; 45K, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Bear Basin Ranch, Westcliffe, CO; hardscrabblerun.com

06/01

Jack Quinns 5K Championship Race; 5:00 PM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; jackquinnsrunners.ning.com

06/01

Spectacular scenery and great swag await you at the 11th Annual The Other Half in Moab, only a half-day’s drive from the Front Range. Follow scenic Highway 128 as it meanders alongside the Colorado River through a stunning canyon which then opens out to dramatic views of Professor Valley and the La Sal Mountains. Runners receive long sleeve tech shirts, unique finisher medals, full course support and a festive finish including live music and local microbrews.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - MOAB, UT

WWW.MOABHALFMARATHON.COM

All Breed Rescue & Training’s Doggie Dash 5K; 9:00 AM; University Village Colorado Shopping Center, Colorado Springs, CO; haveanicedog.org

Leaves of Hope 5K; 8:30 AM; Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO; leavesofhope.org

06/01

North Table Mountain Trail Run; 11M; 7:30 AM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; mesarun.com

06/01

RMRR Bible Park 4K; 8:00 PM; Bible Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

06/01

Steamboat Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 10K; 7:30 AM; Hahn’s Peak, Steamboat Springs, CO; steamboatmarathon.com

06/06

Ragnar Trail Relay Colorado; 12:00 AM; Snowmass Village, Snowmass, CO; ragnartrailrelay. com

06/07

Boulder Sunrise 5K; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

06/07

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

06/07

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

06/07

Delta Foundation 5K; 8:00 AM; Confluence Park, Denver, CO

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EVENT GUIDE ‘14

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

06/14

Father’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; racebrcevents.com

06/14

FIBArk Road Races; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Thonhoff Park, Salida, CO; fibark.net

06/14

Leadville Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 25K; 8:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries.com

06/14

Mt. Evans Ascent; 7:30 AM; Mt. Evans, Idaho Springs, CO; racingunderground.com

06/14

National Get Outdoors Day 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; nationalgetoutdoorsday.org

06/14

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

06/14

Yellowstone Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; West Yellowstone Old Airport, West Yellowstone, MT; yellowstonehalfmarathon.com

06/15

FIBArk 10K Trail Race; 8:00 AM; Arkansas Hills Trail System, Salida, CO; fibark.net

06/20

Epic Rocky Mountain Relay; 5:00 AM; Centennial Park, Canon City, CO; epicrelys.com

06/21

Big Gay 5K; 8:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; glbtcolorado.org

06/21

Children With Hope; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Wingate Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO; CWHrace.com

06/22

Strawberry Shortcut; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Glenwood Medical Associates, Glenwood Springs, CO; glenwoodchamber.com

06/25

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

06/27

UNDERWEARNESS Drop Your Drawers & Run Wild 5K; 6:30 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; underwearness.org

06/28

Aspen Backcountry Marathon; 6:00 AM; Koch Park, Aspen, CO; aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

06/21

San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run; 5:00 AM; Lake City, CO; lakecity50.com

06/28

Bristol Mile; 5:00 PM; Cheyenne Mountain High School, Colorado Springs, CO; bristolmile.com

06/28

06/21

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

Castle Rock Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Castle Rock, CO; crgov.com

06/28

06/21

Summer Breeze Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Stenger Soccer Complex, Arvada, CO; alloutmultisport.com

Elk Meadow Trail Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com

06/28

Epic Mountain Challenge; 8:00 AM; Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. org

06/28

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

06/28

Happy Jack Endurance Races; 9:00 AM; Happy Jack Recreation Area, Laramie, WY; journeymanadv.com

06/21

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

06/21

La Sportiva Summer Solstice Trail Race; 10K, 5K; 9:30 AM; Creekside Park, Avon, CO; vailrec.com

06/21

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

06/21

Rock & Walk & Optional 5K; 9:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; thetearsfoundation.org

06/22

06/22

Estes Park Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:00 AM; Estes Park High School, Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org PurpleStride 5K; 7:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; purplestride.org

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06/28

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

06/28

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

06/28

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

06/28

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

06/28

Turkey Flats Loop; 9.6M; 9:00 AM; Turkey Flats, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders. webs.com

06/28

Undy 5000; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; support.ccalliance. org

06/28

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

06/28

Winter Park Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Grand Park, Fraser, CO; shiningstarsfoundation.org

06/29

Heart & Sole Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Lazy Dog Saloon, Boulder, CO; heartandsolehalf.com

06/29

Miles For Melanoma 5K; 8:30 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; events.melanoma. org

Challenge yourself with a great tradition. Participate in one of Colorado’s oldest running events. Stick around for the finish line party and enjoy live music and festivities presented

by NEW BELGIUM BREWING COMPANY. The race begins with the scenery of Horsetooth Reservoir and Centennial Drive, finishing with a net downhill running along side the beautiful Cache La Poudre River.

One of Colorado’s Oldest Races The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, coined as America’s Sweetest Race, is brought to you by RAM Racing. Established in 2008, the inaugural Hot Chocolate 15K/5K ran through the streets of Chicago, Illinois. Since its inception, more than 200,000 participants have run for chocolate, making it the fastest growing race series in the nation! Each Hot Chocolate 15K/5K race features both a 15K (9.3 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) distance and all runners are encouraged to join the fun!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 - DENVER, CO

WWW.HOTCHOCOLATE15K.COM

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07/06

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

07/06

Summit Challenge Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Arapahoe Basin , Keystone, CO; arapahoebasin. com

July 07/04

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

07/04

Boogie’s Buddy Race 5M; 8:00 AM; Boogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO; buddyprogram.org

07/04

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

07/04

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

07/04

Half on the 4th Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; spreeracing.com

07/04

HRCA Independence Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

07/09

Pearl Street Mile; 5:30 PM; Pearl Street, Boulder, CO; boulderdowntown.com

07/11

Chase the Moon 12-Hour Endurance Run; 7:00 PM; Mountain Vista High School, Highlands Ranch, CO; chasethemoonrace.com

07/11

Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run; 6:00 AM; Silverton, CO; hardrock100.com

07/12

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

07/12

Hogback Hustle 5K; 8:30 PM; New Castle, CO

07/04

Independence Day 10K Trail Run; 7:00 AM; Breckenridge Recreation Center, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

07/04

Liberty Dash 5K; 9:00 AM; Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree, CO; cityoflonetree.com

07/04

Liberty Point 5K; 6:30 AM; Pueblo West, CO; pueblounitedway.org

07/04

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

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07/04

Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice Freedom Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen Middle School, Evergreen, CO; mtevans.org

Sand Creek Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 11:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; feetonthestreetinc.com

07/12

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

07/13

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

07/04

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

07/04

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

07/04

Superior Downhill Mile; 7:00 AM; Superior, CO; racebrcevents. com

07/04

The Rundola July 4th Foot Race; 8:00 AM; Gondola, Telluride, CO; telluridefoundation. org

07/05

La Sportiva Vail HillClimb; 8:00 AM; Vail Village, Vail, CO; vailrec. com

07/05

Moab’s Alpine to Slickrock 50M; 5:00 AM; Moab, UT; grassrootsevents.net

07/05

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

07/05

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

07/05

Redline 13.1 Longmont; 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Dawson Park, Longmont, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

07/05

Run 4 Independence 5M; 9:00 AM; The Vintage Hotel, Winter Park, CO; playwinterpark.com

07/06

5K Family Fun Run; 7:00 AM; Security Service Field, Colorado Springs, CO

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07/12

07/12

07/13

International Hearing Dog Walk, Run & Wag 5K; 7:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; hearingdog.org IREM Run, Walk or Crawl Charity 5K; 7:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; finishlinetiming.com

Crag Crest Trail 10.5M; 9:00 AM; Island Lake Trailhead, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

07/13

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

07/13

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

07/13

07/16

XTERRA Beaver Creek Trail Runs; 8:00 AM; Beaver Creek Mountain, Beaver Creek, CO; xterratrailrun.com Summit Trail Running Series Race #3; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com

07/18

EPIC Rocky Mountain Relay; 8:00 AM; Canon City, CO; epicrelays.com

07/18

Firefly Run 5K; 9:00 PM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; fireflyrun.com

07/19

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

07/19

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

07/19

Keystone Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Keystone Lake, Dillon, CO; keystonehalf. com

07/20

Big Gay 5K; 10:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; spreeracing.com

08/02

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

07/20

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

08/02

Ouray 100M Endurance Run; 4:00 AM; Fellin Park, Ouray, CO; ouray100.com

07/20

La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Golden Peak Children’s Center, Vail, CO; vailrec.com

08/02

Panerathon; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Panera Bread, Colorado Springs, CO; panerathon.com

07/26

Destination Health: Walk, Run, Learn 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; caahealth.org

08/02

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

07/26

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

08/02

Reece’s Roundup 5K; 8:30 AM; Butterfield Park, Castle Rock, CO; reecesroundup.com

07/26

Grand Mesa Ultra Marathon; 100M, 50M, 60K; 5:00 AM; Grand Mesa Lodge, Cedaredge, CO; grandmesa100.com

08/02

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

08/02

07/26

Living Journeys Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, CO; livingjourneys.org

Taos Ski Valley 10K Up and Over Trail Run; 9:00 AM; Taos Ski Valley, NM; taosskivalley.com

08/02

The Rocky Mountain Half; 13.1M; 6:00 AM; The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO; therockymountainhalf.com

08/03

La Sportiva Berry Picker 5K Trail Race; 8:00 PM; Berry Picker Trailhead, Vail, CO; vailrec.com

08/03

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

08/06

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

08/08

Ragnar Relay Colorado; 8:00 AM; Copper Mountain, CO; ragnarrelay.com

08/09

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

08/09

Basalt Half Marathon; 7:50 AM; Basalt Middle School, Basalt, CO

08/09

Desert Championships 15K; 15K, 10K; 7:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

08/09

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

08/09

Mayor’s Cup; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Woodland Park, CO; citywoodlandpark.org

08/09

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

08/09

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

08/10

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

08/10

Beaver Creek Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Beaver Creek Resort, Avon, CO; beavercreekhalf.com

08/10

Pancake Stampede 5K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens & Event Center, Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

08/10

Step up for Cancer; 7:00 AM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; stepupforcancer.org

07/26

07/26

Monument Downhill 5K; 8:00 AM; Monument Road, Grand Junction, CO; monumentdownhill. com Mt. Werner Classic 50K Trail Run; 7:00 AM; Steamboat Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

07/26

Ski Run Road Challenge; 12M, 3M; 7:30 AM; Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ruidoso, NM; skirunroadchallenge.com

07/26

Skunk Hollow Sneaker Chase; 16M, 8M; 8:00 AM; Natrona County Parks Nordic Park, Casper, WY; windycitystriders. com

07/27

Dash for Smiles 5K; 8:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; dashforsmiles.org

07/27

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

07/30

Summit Trail Running Series Race #4; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com August

08/01

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

08/01

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

08/02

Beulah Challenge; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Beulah School of Natural Sciences, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

08/02

Cheatin’ Woodchuck Chase; 5M, 2.3M; 9:00 AM; Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, Rifle, CO; rifleco. org

08/02

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

08/02

08/02

Glacier Fest 5K Hill Climb; 10:00 AM; St. Mary’s Glacier, Idaho Springs, CO; runningguru. com Hunky Dory Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Breckenridge Recreation Center, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

MAY 17, 2014

Two beautiful and challenging courses with a start and finish on Main Street in Red River, New Mexico.

Long sleeved technical t-shirts for the first 150 registered runners Runner’s welcome reception and post-race award ceremony Custom awards for overall and age group winners New this year: Finisher medals for all half marathon participants

Half Marathon & 5K

Register before April 10th for Early Bird Rate

Find course description and registration at

RedRiverHalfMarathon.net Lodging and Visitor Information

RedRiver.org

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

08/12

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

08/13

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

08/14

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

08/14

Newton Race for the Cure 4M; 5:30 PM; Eldorado Springs Pool, Eldorado Springs, CO

08/16

Glenwood Springs Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 9:00 AM; Glenwood Springs Rec Center, Glenwood Springs, CO; glenwoodspringshalf.com

08/16

Grand Traverse 40M Mountain Run; 6:30 AM; Crested Butte, CO; elkmountainstraverse.com

08/16

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

08/16

Peachy Cheeks on the Move 5K; 8:00 AM; St. Michael’s Town Square, Greeley, CO; hospiceofnortherncolorado.org

08/16

08/16

Pikes Peak Ascent; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon.org Run the Rockies Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco, CO; friscorecreation.com

08/17

Aspen Climber Trail Run; 9:00 AM; Aspen Lodge Resort and Spa, Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org

08/17

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

08/17

Race For Research 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; race4research.com

08/17

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

08/23

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

08/23

Devil Mountain Ultra; 50M, 50K, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 6:30 AM; Monument Park, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.org

08/23

HEARS 5K Experience; 8:20 AM; Bear Creek Park East, Colorado Springs, CO; hears5kexperience. org

08/23

Lucky Dog Jog 5K; 8:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; luckydogjog.org

08/23

Never Alone 5K; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; duensrm.tripod.com

08/23

Peach Festival 5K; 8:30 AM; Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinspeachfestival.com

08/23

Runapalooza Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Apex Center, Arvada, CO; alloutmultisport.com

08/23

Running On Thin Air Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Beaver Meadows Ranch Resort, Red Feather Lakes, CO; facebook. com/higherrunning

08/24

Starlight Top Gun Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO

08/27

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

08/30

Bergen Peak Half Marathon Trail Race; 8:00 AM; Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com

08/23

Star Fit Kids 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO

08/23

Together Colorado 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; colorado.gov/ccc/

08/30

Boulder Sunset 5K; 10:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

08/24

9K Sprint Challenge presented

by DaVita; 8:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; 9ksprint.com

08/30

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

08/24

Elk Horn Dash 1M; 9:30 AM; Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org

08/24

La Sportiva 5K & 10K @ 10,000 Feet; 9:00 AM; Eagle’s Nest, Vail, CO; vailrec.com

08/24

Oh My Gawd Hill Climb; 10M, 10K; 10:00 AM; Courtney-RyleyCooper Park, Idaho Springs, CO; runningguru.com

08/24

08/24

08/30

08/30

Spur of the Moment 5K; 8:00 PM; Grand Junction, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

08/31

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

08/31

Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5M; 7:30 AM; River Walk Center, Breckenridge, CO; mavsports. com

Reese’s Cup Race 10K; 7:00 AM; Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO; banditraces.weebly.com RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #1; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

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

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

08/31

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

09/01

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

09/01

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

09/01

09/01

Colorado Run Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Poudre High School, Fort Collins, CO; coloradorun.com Highlands Ranch Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; hrhalf.com

09/03

Lakewood Trail Running Series #1; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood. org

09/06

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

09/06

09/06

Broncos Back to Football Run; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; nflrunseries.com First American State Bank Fitness Festival 5K; 7:30 AM; Crescent Park, Greenwood Village, CO; fasbfitnessfestival. com

09/10

Lakewood Trail Running Series #2; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood. org

09/13

Reese’s Cup Race Half Marathon; 6:30 AM; AlderferThree Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; banditraces.weebly.com

09/12

Flaming Foliage Relay; 5:00 AM; Citizen Park, Idaho Springs, CO; rltrelays.com

09/13

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

09/12

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

09/13

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

09/06

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

09/13

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

09/13

09/06

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

09/13

CMRA Amazing Race; 8:00 AM; Matthew-Winters Open Space, Morrison, CO; comastersrun.org

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

09/13

09/06

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

09/13

Elk Creek Trail Race Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Staunton State Park, Pine, CO; EpicEnduranceEvents.com

Team Hope 5K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; hdsa.org

09/13

09/07

Denver Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek Reservoir, Aurora, CO; denverhalf.com

Footsteps4Food 5K; 9:00 AM; Dartmouth Place Shopping Center, Denver, CO; comministrydenver.org

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

09/14

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

09/07

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

09/14

La Sportiva EverGold 11K Trail Race; 10:00 AM; Vail Golf Club, Vail, CO; vailrec.com

09/07

Rocky Mountain High-est Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 9:00 AM; Leadville Town Center, Leadville, CO; joingecko.org

09/14

Lead King Loop Races; 25K, 12.5K; 8:00 AM; Beaver Lake Lodge, Marble, CO; leadkingloop25k.com

09/07

Walk ‘n’ Roll for Ataxia 3K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; ataxia.org

09/14

Panerathon; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Panera Bread, Westminster, CO; panerathon.com

09/06

Imogene Pass Run 17M; 8:00 AM; Ouray, CO; imogenerun.com

09/06

Mt. Royal HillClimb; 8:30 AM; Frisco, CO; friscorecreation.com

09/06

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

09/06

RMRR Platte River Trailhead Park 8M; 8M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Platte River Trailhead Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr.org

09/13

09/13

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

09/13

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

09/13

Patriots Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; 3wraces.com

Start Making Plans to Join Us! 26.2 Miles of Black Hills Beauty Marathon May 17

La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie 11k Trail Run

June 21 La Sportiva Beaver Creek Summer Solstice 5k and 10k Trail Run, Plus Kids Fun Run July 5

Half Marathon 5 Person Marathon Relay

La Sportiva Vail HillClimb 7.5 Mile Trail Run*

July 20 La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon Trail Run Aug. 3

La Sportiva Berry Picker 5k Trail Run

Aug. 24 La Sportiva 5k & 10k @ 10,000 Feet Trail Run SEPT. 14 La Sportiva EverGold 5k & 11k Trail Run Dates subject to change. *Vail HillClimb to be a featured event in the 2014 La Sportiva Mountain Cup

Commemorative Finisher Medals Walker Friendly!

Sunday, June 1st Deadwood, South Dakota

970-479-2280 | www.vailrec.com

www.DeadwoodMickelsonTrailMarathon.com

The VRD is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special permission from the White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management.

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EVENT GUIDE ‘14

09/14

09/14

09/14

PHUN Run 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; firstgiving.com RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #2; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org Walk to Cure Diabetes and 5K Run; 9:00 AM; Coors Field, Denver, CO; rockymountain. jdrf.org

09/27

Ellie’s Quest for a Cure & Birthday Bask 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; elliewhitefoundation.org

09/27

Loco Americano Go the Extra K’ Race; 6K; 8:00 AM; Stage Run Neighborhood, Elizabeth, CO; locoamericano5krun.wordpress. com

09/27

Mountain Chile Cha Cha; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Town Park, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. org

09/17

Lakewood Trail Running Series #3; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood. org

09/20

Colorado Symphony 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com

09/27

09/20

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

Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Scottsbluff, NE; monumentmarathon.com

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

09/27

09/20

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

09/20

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

09/27

Ultra Race of Champions; 100K, 50K, 13.1M; 11:00 AM; Vail, CO; ultraroc.com

09/28

Colorado Springs Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Acacia Park, Colorado Springs, CO; spreeracing.com

09/20

HRCA Oktoberfest 5K; 9:00 AM; Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

09/20

Jailbreak 5K; 9:00 AM; Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Collins, CO; larimersheriff.org

09/20

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

09/20

Prairie Dog Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Wal-Mart, Westminster, CO; 3wraces.com

09/20

09/20

09/21

09/21

09/21

09/21

09/21

Richard Lambert Memorial 5K Turtle Trek; 9:00 AM; Barr Lake State Park, Brighton, CO; richardlambertmemorialrun.org Running of the Bulls 3.75M; 10:00 AM; Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park, CO; partnersmentoringyouth.org Be Ovary Aware 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; beovaryaware.org Colorado Pulmonary Hypertension 5K Run for PHun; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; firstgiving.com Hop, Skip & a Jump Start 5K; 9:00 AM; Children’s Museum of Denver, Denver, CO; mychildsmuseum.org Pony Express Trail Run 15M; 8:00 AM; Rampart Reservoir, Woodland Park, CO; pprrun.org Race Against Suicide; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; El Pomar Youth Sports Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pikespeaksuicideprevention.org

09/21

Run For Home 5K; 10:00 AM; Gossage Sports Complex, Colorado Springs, CO

09/21

Second Wind 5K; 9:00 AM; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden, CO; runningguru.com

09/24

Lakewood Trail Running Series #4; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood. org

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09/27

OktoberFest 5K; 11:00 AM; Citadel Mall, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com

09/28

Komen Race for the Cure; 5K; 6:00 AM; Pepsi Center, Denver, CO; komendenver.org

09/28

RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #3; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

09/28

Snow Mountain Ranch Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO; snowmountainhalf. com

09/28

The Bear Chase Trail Races; 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; bearchaserace.com

09/28

The bRUNch 5K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; brunchrunning.com

10/04

Reese’s Cup Race 11M; 6:30 AM; Elk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO; banditraces. weebly.com

10/04

Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Royal Gorge Park, Canon City, CO; rimtotim. net

10/04

RMRR Cottonwood Park 10M; 10M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Cottonwood Park, Parker, CO; rmrr.org

10/04

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

10/04

Wildlander Trail Race; 12K, 5K 10:00 AM; Sandstone Ranch, Larkspur, CO; wildlander.org

10/05

Blue Sky Trail Marathon; 7:00 AM; Horsetooth Open Space, Fort Collins, CO; blueskymarathon. com

10/05

Hot Chocolate Run; 15K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; hotchocolate15k. com

10/05

10/05

10/11

10/11

Bacon Strip 10M; 10M, 4M; 9:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; janewelzel. com

10/04

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

10/04

Fox Trot 5K; 8:00 AM; Fox Run Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; thefoxtrot.org

10/04

Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy; 13.1M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Literacy Outreach, Glenwood Springs, CO; literacyoutreach.org

10/04

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

10/04

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

10/04

Rainbow Trail’s Grace Race for World Hunger 5K; 4:00 PM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; rainbowtrail.org

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

10/17

Scream Scram 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bgcmd.org

10/18

Be A Superhero 5K; 8:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; rup.org

10/18

Galloping Goose 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Quincy Reservoir, Aurora, CO; auroragov.org

10/18

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

10/19

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

10/19

Sports Authority Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; runrocknroll.com

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

10/19

The Other Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Sorrel River Ranch, Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.com

Run Crazy Horse Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse, SD; RunCrazyHorse.com

10/25

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

10/25

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

10/25

Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K; 5:45 PM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; RunningGuru. com

10/25

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

10/26

Halloween Hustle 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com

10/26

Waldo Waldo 5K; 10:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; thewaldowaldo.com

24 Hours of Boulder...

Endurance Races; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com 2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

10/11

Blue Bench 5K; 10:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com

10/11

CMRA Stone House TripleCross; 8.5M; 9:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; comastersrun.org

10/11

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

October 10/04

10/12

10/11

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

11/01

10/11

World Orphans 5K Rescue Run; 10:00 AM; Douglas County School Administration Building, Castle Rock, CO; worldorphans. org

11/01

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

11/02

10/12

Louisville Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; louisvilletrailhalf.com

PPRR Fall Series III; 5.5M; 11:30 AM; Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

11/02

RMRR Prairie Gateway Park 9M; 9M, 5K; 9:00 AM; Prairie Gateway Park, Commerce City, CO; rmrr.org

11/08

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

11/08

CMRA Veterans Run 5K; 10:00 AM; Hildebrand Ranch Park, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org

11/08

Denver Veteran’s Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Auraria Campus, Denver, CO; dvd5k.com

11/08

Home Sweet Home 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; feetonthestreetinc.com

10/12

10/12

Run the Rocks 5K; 9:30 AM; Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO; action.lung.org

10/12

Run to Whitewater 18M Trail Run; 8:30 AM; Tabeguache Trail Head, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

November COMEA House Turkey Trot; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; COMEA Shelter, Cheyenne, WY; comearace.org

Monster Dash 5K; 8:00 AM; University Village Colorado Shopping Center, Colorado Springs, CO; holidayseries. blogspot.com

THE GREAT CANDY RUN 5K

The 11th Annual Great Candy Run 5K is a national race series full of memorable experiences, from aid stations stocked with nostalgic candy, to music, to a family festival featuring games, activity stations, face painting, great refreshments, prizes and much much more! All proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - DENVER, CO

WWW.GREATCANDYRUN.COM

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

11/08

11/08

11/09

11/09

11/15

11/15

HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Recreation Center of Southridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com Springs Rescue Mission 5K; 10:00 AM; Springs Rescue Mission, Colorado Springs, CO; springsrescuemission.org Not 2 early 4 Turkey 5K; 8:00 AM; University Village Colorado Shopping Center, Colorado Springs, CO; holidayseries. blogspot.com

11/22

Girls on the Run 5K; 10:00 AM; Venetucci Farm, Colorado Springs, CO; girlsontherunrockies. org Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; pumpkinpie5k.com

11/16

11/16

Precious Miles 5K; 10:00 AM; Broomfield Commons Park, Broomfield, CO; preciousmiles. org Gobble Wobble 5K; 9:00 AM; Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports. com

Strider Tom Turkey 6M Prediction Run; 10:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com Turkey Trot Predict 5K; 10:00 AM; Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

11/27

Anthem Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Parkside Community Center, Broomfield, CO; 3wraces.com

11/27

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

The Great Candy Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com

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

11/22

11/22

11/27

Community Food Share 5K Turkey Trot; 10:00 AM; CU Research Park, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners.org

11/27

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

11/27

11/27

11/27

11/27

11/27

11/27

Hobbler Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Run; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, Albuquerque, NM HRCA Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Shea Stadium, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries. com Mile High United Way Turkey Trot 4M; 10:15 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; hallucinationsports.com

11/27

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

11/27

NCMC Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO; ncmcfoundation.org

11/27

Turkey Day 5K; 9:30 AM; Old Frisco Community Center, Frisco, CO; friscorecreation.com

11/27

Turkey Rock Trot 5K; 9:30 AM; Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock, CO; rocktrot.com

11/27

Turkey Trot 5K; 7:30 AM; YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO; ymcarockies.org

11/27

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

11/28

Black Friday 5K; 9:00 AM; Goodson Recreation Center, Centennial, CO; runningguru.com

Pueblo YMCA Turkey Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; YMCA, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

12/06

11/27

12/06

11/27

Redline Turkey Day 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Broomfield Commons Open Space, Broomfield, CO; redlinerunningcompany.com

Jingle Bell Run 5K; 10:00 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO; jinglebellrunnortherncolorado. kintera.org

12/06

Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run 4M; 9:00 AM; Ft. Collins, CO; fctdayrun.com

11/27

Steamboat Springs Turkey Trot 5M; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; winter.runningseries.com

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

12/06

Glenwood Springs Turkey Trot 5K; 10:00 AM; Glenwood Springs Community Center, Glenwood Springs, CO; teamsopris.org

11/27

Turkey Chase 5K; 9:00 AM; Arvada, CO; denverrescuemission.org

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

11/27

Turkey Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Parker Recreation Center, Parker, CO; parkeronline.org

12/06

Sweaty Santa 5K; 10:00 AM; Ross Aragon Community Center, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. org

June 28, 2014 Run through picturesque

Castle Rock with the Town’s second annual half marathon.

Other races include a 5-mile and the Rock Challenge, which takes runners to the summit of the Town’s iconic Rock.

More information and to register:

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DENVER, CO

December Chasing Santa 5K; 8:00 AM; Chick-fil-A, Colorado Springs, CO; holidayseries.blogspot.com

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

NOV 15, 2014

Start your holiday season off right with this family friendly run. All finishers will get a piece of delicious pumpkin pie, as well as top-notch chip timing, a race logo shirt and finish line expo with vendors and food.

Through our community outreach program, the race will give back to charities, clubs, and organizations that create teams.

Join 3,500 of your closest friends and run the Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K! www.pumpkinpie5k.com

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

12/06

Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K; 11:30 AM; Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; jtp.com/ uglysweaterrun/

12/06

Winter Sun 10K; 10:00 AM; Grand County High School, Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon. com

12/07

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

12/07

Rudolph Ramble 5K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; rundenverseries.com

12/13

2M Challenge; 9:00 AM; PRP - Soccer Fields, Casper, WY; windycitystriders.com

12/13

CMRA Stapleton Central Park XC 6K; 10:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; comastersrun.org

12/13

Jingle Bell Run 5K; 9:30 AM; Fountain Valley YMCA, Fountain, CO; ppymca.org

12/13

Stocking Shuffle 5K; 9:00 AM; Colorado College Washburn Field, Colorado Springs, CO; stockingshuffle.org

12/14

Jingle Bell Run 5K; 10:15 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; jinglebellrundenver.kintera.org

12/20

A Christmas Carol Classic 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; feetonthestreetinc. com

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12/20

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

12/20

Strider 5M Time Trial; 11:00 AM; Colorado River Trail, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com

12/31

Resolution 5K; 5:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; resolution5k.com

adventure/mud runs March 03/01

03/22

Denver 5K Zombie Run; 10:00 AM; Cheesman Park, Denver, CO; active.com Winter Park Wipeout; 1:00 PM; Winter Park, CO; winterparkwipeout.com

05/03 05/04

05/10

05/10

04/05

04/12

Dirty Girl Mud Run; 9:00 AM; Ram Off-Road Park, Colorado Springs, CO; godirtygirl.com

04/27

MudSport Mud Run; 1:00 PM; Southeast Health Group, La Junta, CO; mtcarmelcenter.org

04/27

Run Ugly Fitathlon; 9:30 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; runuglyfitathlon.com May

07/19

The Color Run; 8:00 AM; Coors Field, Denver, CO; thecolorrun. com

07/26

Rugged Maniac; 8:00 AM; Thunder Valley Motorcross Course, Lakewood, CO; ruggedmaniac.com

Spartan Race II; 9:00 AM; Fort Carson, CO; spartanrace.com Hard As Nails Obstacle Mud Race; 12:00 PM; Westin Westminster, Westminster, CO; hardasnails-obstacle-mud-race. com Shape Diva Dash; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; divadash.com

05/31

Buena Vista Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; River Park, Buena Vista, CO; axsracing. com

05/31

Color Me Rad 5K; 8:00 AM; Sky Sox Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; colormerad.com JUNE

April Moab Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Moab, UT; axsracing.com

Spartan Race I; 9:00 AM; Fort Carson, CO; spartanrace.com

06/07

BIGDOGBRAG Mud Challenge; 9:00 AM; CSU Pueblo Stadium, Pueblo, CO; bigdogbrag.com

06/21

Boulder Mud Race; 9:00 AM; Lyons, CO; BoulderMudRace.com July

07/12

Bubble Run - Denver; 8:00 AM; Great Lawn Park, Denver, CO; bubblerun.com

07/19

Atlas Race; 12:00 PM; Denver, CO; atlasrace.com

07/19

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

August 08/02

BIGDOGBRAG Mud Challenge; 8:30 AM; Ram Off Road Park, Colorado Springs, CO; bigdogbrag.com

08/16

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

08/23

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

08/30

LoziLu Women’s Mud Run; 9:00 AM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; lozilu.com September

09/06

09/07

April 04/12

Tough Mudder II; 9:00 AM; Snowmass Village, CO; toughmudder.com

Moab 30hr Finale Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Moab, UT; axsracing.com

triathlon/duathlon

Big Sky Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; racingunderground.com

06/07

HRCA Tune Up Triathlon and Kid’s Tune Up Tri; 6:00 AM; Recreation Center of Westridge, Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com

08/10

Outdoor Divas All Women’s Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co

08/17

XTERRA Aspen Valley Triathlon; 10:00 AM; Kodiak Ski Lake, Carbondale, CO; withoutlimits.co

Steamboat Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Lake Catamount, Steamboat Springs, CO; withoutlimits.co

08/23

My Way or the Tri Way; 8:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; racingunderground.com

07/13

Boulder Peak Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; ironman.com

07/20

Steamboat Lake Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Steamboat Lake State Park, Clark, CO; withoutlimits.co

07/26

06/07

Milkman Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Dexter, NM; milkmantriathlon.com

06/15

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

05/10

Barkin’ Dog Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground.com

06/22

Tri on the Plains; 7:00 AM; North Sterling Reservoir, Sterling, CO; triontheplains.org

07/27

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

08/24

XTERRA Buffalo Creek Triathlon; 8:15 AM; Wellington Lake, Bailey, CO; withoutlimits.co

06/22

XTERRA Curt Gowdy Triathlon; 9:15 AM; Curt Gowdy State Park, Cheyenne, WY; withoutlimits.co

07/27

TriRock Colorado; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; trirock.competitor.com

08/30

05/10

Ordinary Mortals Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Colorado State University Pueblo, Pueblo, CO; ordinarymortals.org

Boulder Sunset Triathlon; 10:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

06/28

05/17

Summer OPEN Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co

Epic Mountain Challenge; 8:00 AM; Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. org

08/02

09/06

Littlefoot Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; racingunderground.com

05/31

XTERRA Lory Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Lory State Park, Bellvue, CO; withoutlimits.co

XTERRA Pagosa Springs; 9:00 AM; Sullenburger Reservoir, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. org

08/03

Ironman Boulder; 6:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; ironman.com

09/07

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

08/03

Tri For The Cure; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; triforthecure-denver.com

09/13

XTERRA Fruita Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Highline Lake State Park, Fruita, CO; racingunderground. com

08/09

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

09/14

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

09/21

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

04/27

West Side Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Long Lakes Sports Complex, Arvada, CO; racingunderground. com May

Tough Mudder I; 9:00 AM; Snowmass Village, CO; toughmudder.com

October 10/04

EVENT GUIDE ‘14

JUNE 06/01

Boulder Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bouldersprint.com

06/07

Boulder Sunrise Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; yourcausesports.org

06/07

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

06/28

06/29

06/29

TriBella Women’s Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co Tri Boulder; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bbsctri. com/triboulder Youth TRYathlon and Adult Mini-Sprint; 7:00 AM; Cook Creek Pool, Lone Tree, CO; sspr.org July

07/12

Youth TRYathlon and Adult Mini-Sprint; 7:00 AM; Goodson Recreation Center, Centennial, CO; sspr.org

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2014 SPRING

SHOE REVIEW

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pring 2014 features one of the broadest, most diverse selections of footwear offerings we’ve ever seen. Thanks to strong voices from every corner—minimalists, maximalists, moderates— we’re seeing truly something for everyone. If your training is varied, and that’s certainly a proven way to become a stronger runner, then you probably also vary the shoes you run in, and that means you have more than one type of shoe in your closet.

In the 16 years that we’ve been testing shoes and compiling our results in these Shoe Reviews, we always hope that the shoes produced each season are ideal for somebody. Knowing the characteristics of your feet and how they move enables you to narrow the field to the shoes that meet your needs. This season more than any other in memory has been like one of those logic puzzles: “Sally is from Salinas. Roger is older than Jenny. Pete’s favorite color is yellow. Which cousin likes pizza?” The matrix of shoes comprising this Spring Shoe Review and selected as award winners was convoluted, to say the least. It’s safe to say, however, that there’s something for everyone.

Shoes for active recovery? We have a few. Shoes for faster running? Check. Shoes to deal with excess motion? Uh huh. Shoes for serious training?

Every shoe in this review. The key is understanding the purpose of the shoe, its use, and which will fit your needs.

Keep running, my friends.

—Cregg Weinmann, Fortius Media Group Running Shoe Reviewer

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elcome to the 2014 Spring Shoe Review from the FORTIUS Media Group, LLC partner publications and websites. Since 1998, we have been reviewing running footwear for you, our readers. The team of footwear reviewer Cregg Weinmann, designer Kristen Cerer, proofereader Marg Sumner, and project manager Christine Johnson, along with our many shoe weartesters, strives to provide clear, concise reviews of the best running products in the world.

Our goal is simple: to help you find the perfect running shoe for you.

So, where should you go to try out and purchase your shoes? We strongly recommend a running specialty retailer. In other words, buy your shoes from one of your local running stores.

If you want to buy online, go to the local running store’s website. Why do we encourage this?

First, because we think that you get the proper fitting; and second, because you’re supporting the place that gives you information throughout the year and sponsors your local events and school teams.

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You may be wondering about FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. There have been some changes on the running scene, and it’s the name of our new company. Watch for some new social media options, digital video, and innovative training information that’ll be headed your way in the coming months. Our 22 publications and 29 websites are poised to help you continue to enjoy your running for many years into the future!

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P.S. And as a reminder, we offer three—count ‘em 3!—ways for you to get regular information via the web.

1. Daily product reviews at www.runningproductreviews.com 2. Local running news and event info at the magazine websites (listed on the right) 3. The latest news and results at www.runblogrun.com

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Copyright © 2014 by FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be stored, copied, or reprinted without prior written permission of FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. FORTIUS Media Group, LLC and its partner publications suggest that, as with all fitness activities, you meet with a healthcare professional before beginning or changing your fitness regimen.

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r ac e r e po rts

Top Runners Compete in Boulder 4 Miler

Rich and Pizzo Grab RRCA 5 Mile Championship and walkers came out to a sunny Hudson Gardens in Littleton for a flat and fast course that was ice and snow free. A free kids run kicked off the morning’s festivities. Top Colorado runners from across the state came out and laid down some great times on a beautiful morning.

In the men’s 10 mile, Winter Distance Series alum and reigning Frosty’s 10M champion Tristan Mitchell took top honors in 57:06.

The women’s 10 mile saw 42-year-old Stacey Chamberlain of Boulder grab first place in 1:05:21.

In the men’s 5 mile, Winter Distance Series veteran Adam Rich of Colorado Springs took top honors with a time of 26:26. The 5 Mile event was the RRCA State Championship.

The women’s 5 mile saw Denver’s Sarah Pizzo cross the line in first in 30:13. Ashley Luna of Littleton grabbed second in 30:57.

More than 20 vendors had booths lining the streets of the finish area, offering freebies, food and fun activities, like post-race massages.

Runners and walkers enjoyed hot Coda coffee, hot chocolate, Propel water bottles, Muscle Milk, yogurt, Power Bars, muffins, cookies, and fruit. The race benefitted the Fetal Health Foundation.

belonged to Rachel Gioscia-Ryan of Boulder who finished in 24:08.

The men’s race was a runaway win by local favorite Brent Vaughn. Vaughn led from the gun and increased his lead exponentially throughout the race, finishing with a time of 19:23. Newton Running Elite’s Tyler McCandless grabbed second in 20:18, with Boulder Track Club’s Austin Richmond rounding out the top three in 20:33.

Fast and Flurry-ous 4M XC January 26, 2014 Boulder, CO 160 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: unknown

ellie keyser leads kristen arendt at the fast and flurry-ous XC race.

The wind was the topic of the day as participants converged on Harlow Platts Community Park in Boulder for the Fast and Flurry-ous Cross Country 4 Mile, hosted by the Boulder Running Company. There were a plethora of Colorado’s top runners out on the course, including former Olympians and National Champions alike.

The race course design and format made the event extremely exciting to watch.

The 4 mile men’s and women’s races were separated into two different heats, each consisting of three loops. Each loop headed west

around Viele Lake and back across the bridge.

Participants then skirted the South Boulder Rec Center and up the hill through the frisbee golf course, looping around the soccer field before heading back behind the Rec Center to the start area.

The women’s race was a fight to the finish. Boulder Track Club’s Ellie Keyser and Newton Running Elite’s Kristen Arendt went stride for stride from the gun. Keyser inched ahead on the last loop and out-sprinted Arendt to the finish for a winning time of 23:16 Arendt crossed the line in 23:20. Third place

Overall Male: 1. Brent Vaughn, 29, Boulder, CO, 19:23; 2. Tyler McCandless, 27, Boulder, CO, 20:18; 3. Austin Richmond, 28, Boulder, CO, 20:33; 4. Curtis Begley Jr., 26, Boulder, CO, 20:47; 5. Tommy Neal, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:13. Masters (40+): 1. Todd Straka, 46, Boulder, CO, 22:47; 2. Darren De Reuck, 48, Boulder, CO, 23:44; 3. Jason Glowney, 43, Boulder, CO, 24:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Keith Johnson, 52, Littleton, CO, 24:42; 2. Danny Miller, 51, Boulder, CO, 25:16; 3. Kyle Hubbart, 57, Broomfield, CO, 25:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Chuck Smead, 62, Mosca, CO, 27:50; 2. Dave Dooley, 66, Erie, CO, 28:22; 3. Carl Mohr, 63, Boulder, CO, 28:22. Overall Female: 1. Ellie Keyser, 24, Fort Collins, CO, 23:16; 2. Kristen Arendt, 24, Niwot, CO, 23:20; 3. Rachel Gioscia-Ryan, 28, Boulder, CO, 24:08; 4. Sarah Pizzo, 30, Denver, CO, 24:27; 5. Lori Walker, 30, Boulder, CO, 24:40. Masters (40+): 1. Colleen De Reuck, 49, Boulder, CO, 24:53; 2. Natalie Davey, 41, Boulder, CO, 26:50; 3. Noelle Green, 49, Erie, CO, 27:20. Grand Masters (50+): Laura Bruess, 53, Boulder, CO, 27:01; 2. Coco Dughi, 51, Boulder, CO, 29:33; 3. Martha Buttner, 57, Boulder, CO, 30:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Edie Stevenson, 64, Boulder, CO, 31:17; 2. Dee Dee Beard, 63, Boulder, CO, 37:15; 3. Connie Harmon, 60, Boulder, CO, 40:53.

tristan mitchell of centennial wins the frosty’s frozen ten mile in 57:06.

A giant 25’ inflatable snowman greeted runners for the Frosty’s Frozen Five and Ten – the second event in Colorado Runner’s Winter Distance Series. Nearly a thousand runners

Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten January 18, 2014 Littleton, CO 902 Finishers (10M = 277, 5M = 625) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,351’ - Course Records: 10M = Jason Simpson, 53:46 (2012); Kim Dobson, 1:02:00 (2013); 5M = Matt Tebo, 25:18 (2012); Susan Partridge, 28:21 (2012) 10M Overall Male: 1. Tristan Mitchell, 28, Centennial, CO, 57:06; 2. Jim Rebenack, 29, Littleton, CO, 57:19; 3. Christian

Dirscherl, 33, Denver, CO, 57:48; 4. Arian Anderson, 23, Aurora, CO, 59:08; 5. Matt Peharda, 25, Littleton, CO, 59:21.

Masters (40+): 1. Casey McKinney, 42, Aurora, CO, 1:02:11; 2. Scott Swaney, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:05:02; 3. Arthur Casias, 40, Littleton, CO, 1:05:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

John Bergeron, 55, Aurora, CO, 1:13:26; 2. Brent Bell, 53, Erie, CO, 1:15:17; 3. Robert Johnson, 51, Jacksonville, FL, 1:20:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Joyce, 65, Loveland, CO, 1:13:25; 2. Buzz Allen, 63, Centennial, CO, 1:14:09; 3.

Joe Shirley, 66, Centennial, CO, 1:16:32. Overall Female: 1. Stacey Chamberlain, 42, Boulder, CO, 1:05:21; 2. Sarah Bay, 34, Denver, CO, 1:07:02; 3. Debbie Patskowski, 35, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:07:07; 4. Krystalanne Curwood, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 1:09:15; 5. Anissa Schymik, 42, Littleton, CO, 1:09:47. Masters (40+): 1. Stacey Chamberlain, 42, Boulder, CO, 1:05:21; 2. Anissa Schymik, 42, Littleton, CO, 1:09:47; 3. Amy Mosser Romero, 41, Denver, CO, 1:15:59.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Caolan MacMahon, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:20:12; 2. Rachel Kodanaz, 53, Denver, CO, 1:20:31; 3. Georgann Richardson, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:24:53.

Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Tribbett, 65, Denver, CO, 2:11:06.

5M Overall Male: 1. Adam Rich, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:26; 2. Andrew Knutsen, 32, Lakewood, CO, 27:04; 3. Scott Spillman, 27, Denver, CO, 27:28; 4. Chris Gauch, 41, Boulder, CO, 27:36; 5. Mark Saunders, 37, Fort Collins, CO, 28:01. Masters (40+): 1. Chris Gauch, 41, Boulder, CO, 27:36; 2. Todd Straka, 46, Boulder, CO, 28:19; 3. Tom Norris, 48, Castle Pines, CO, 29:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kyle Hubbart, 57, Broomfield, CO, 30:38; 2. Dan Spale, 57, Lakewood, CO, 31:20; 3. Tim Gentry, 51, Castle Rock, CO, 32:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 63, Greeley, CO, 32:53; 2. Mark Donelson, 62, Evergreen, CO, 34:56; 3. Bruce Kirschner, 60, Louisville, CO, 36:41. Overall Female: 1. Sarah Pizzo, 30, Denver, CO, 30:13; 2. Ashley Luna, 30, Littleton, CO, 30:57; 3. Jocelyn Petrella-Gallagher, 34, Denver, CO, 31:06; 4. Julia Veseth, 24, Lakewood, CO, 31:40; 5. Rochelle Persson, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:52. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:52; 2.

Christine Adamowski, 46, Evergreen, CO, 33:23; 3. Roxane Geisler, 45, Littleton, CO, 36:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Judy Chamberlin, 55, Golden, CO, 36:11; 2. Jena Lougee, 52, Littleton, CO, 39:54; 3. Heidi Somer, 52, Centennial, CO, 43:18. Seniors (60+): 1. Amy Lease, 60, Denver, CO, 39:15; 2. Marilyn Stapleton, 67, Greeley, CO, 41:50; 3. Lori Dandley, 60, Denver, CO, 44:34.

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Times were quick with Jeremy Freed securing the win in 15:05. Tyler McCandless was close behind in 15:19 with Stephen Piper in third in 15:25.

Kristen Arendt took the women’s crown in 17:33. Melody Fairchild grabbed second place in 17:43 and Nicole Aish was third in 18:05.

The 5K race was a “Zero-Waste” event, which won a 2005 Bronze Environmental Achievement Award recipient from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Hundreds of health fair attendees visited the Health Fair at the Bob Burger Recreation Center to partake in various health screenings, children’s activities, information booths, and much more. Race participants also enjoyed an oatmeal bar after the race featuring the world’s largest oatmeal topping bar. More than 200 gallons of Oatmeal was prepared for breakfast, plus 4,000 oatmeal pancakes and 1,200 oatmeal muffins. This community celebration is

It may have been cold but the sun was shining at Washington Park in Denver. The third installment of the RUNDENVER Race Series hosted by BKB Limited attracted over 500 participants and saw some fast times despite the chilly temperatures.

In the men’s race, 28-year-old Daniel Holligan from Englewood took the top spot with a 17:43 finishing time. Denver’s Michael Oliva was close behind, coming in second in 17:58.

Also close to the top two was 19-year-old Keenan O’Brien from Aurora, who crossed the line in third in 18:09.

For the women, 28-year-old Krystalanne Curwood came all the way down from Fort Collins to take top honors with a time of 19:46. Hot on her heels was Boulder’s Nora O’Malley who crossed the line in second in 19:59. 25-year-old Bridget Smith rounded out the top three in 21:39. An honorable mention goes out to fourth place female finisher (22:10) Anna Shults of Lafayette. Shults is just 12 years young and has been finishing among the top ranks of runners in local races across the state. Shults’ mother Lynne finished as the top female master in 24:55.

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Quicker Quaker 5K January 11, 2014 Lafayette, CO 975 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,210’ - Course Records: Andrew Letherby, 15:06 (2010); Nan Kennard, 16:39 (2011) Overall Male: 1. Jeremy Freed, 26, 15:05 CR; 2. Tyler McCandless, 27, 15:19; 3. Stephen Pifer, 29, 15:25; 4.

Brent Vaughn, 29, 15:30; 5. Clint Wells, 38, 16:08. Masters (40+): 1. Bob Weiner, 48, 16:42; 2. Doug Croft, 48, 18:50; 3.

Stephen Gartside, 48, 19:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Spale, 57, 19:27; 2. Lile Budden, 53, 20:47; 3. Ed Parada, 52, 20:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Mark Donelson, 62, 22:18; 2.

Charles Lusman, 60, 22:23; 3. Bruce Kirschner, 60, 22:31.

Overall Female: 1. Kristen Arendt, 24, 17:33; 2. Melody Fairchild, 40, 17:43; 3. Nicole Aish, 37, 18:05; 4. Amanda Scott, 26, 18:34; 5. Shannon Kinney, 28, 18:36. Masters (40+): 1. Melody Fairchild, 40, 17:43; 2. Rochelle Persson, 46, 19:58; 3. Caroline Szuch, 41, 20:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Alico, 50, 19:54; 2. Janet Rooney, 50, 20:58; 3. Delcia Litt, 55, 21:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 67, 26:33; 2. Jan Vermilye, 64, 28:49; 3. Elizabeth Conner, 61, 29:05.

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The city of Denver had a lot to look forward to on Super Bowl morning, with the home team ready to play in the big game.

The Super Bowl 5K kicked off with plumes of orange and blue smoke at the start line, as anxious runners prepared to burn some calories before celebrating with a game day feast later that night.

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Super Bowl 5K February 2, 2014 Denver, CO 534 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Daniel Holligan, 28, Englewood, CO, 17:43; 2.

Michael Oliva, 34, Denver, CO, 17:58; 3. Keenan O’Brien, 19, Aurora, CO, 18:09; 4. Zachary Byers, 29, Denver, CO, 18:39; 5. Daniel Fay, 32, Denver, CO, 18:52. Masters (40+): 1. Doug Croft, 48, Erie, CO, 19:43; 2. Dave Medicus, 42, Denver, CO, 19:51; 3. Dale Hawkins, 40, Erie, CO, 20:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Pye, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 20:21; 2. Mark Billinghurst, 52, Denver, CO, 24:17; 3. Ben Serrano, 50, Centennial, CO, 24:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Lewandowski, 66, Centennial, CO, 26:33; 2. Tom Chambers, 70, Littleton, CO, 27:14; 3. Jay Wissot, 69, Denver, CO, 27:26. Overall Female: Krystalanne Curwood, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 19:45; 2. Nora O’Malley, 24, Boulder, CO, 19:59; 3. Bridget Smith, 25, Denver, CO, 21:39; 4. Anna Shults, 12, Lafayette, CO, 22:09; 5. Sara Singh, 38, Denver, CO, 22:14. Masters (40+): 1. Lynne Shults, 47, Lafayette, CO, 24:53; 2. Sophia Tsai, 41, Erie, CO, 26:06; 3. Sue Williams, 46, Littleton, CO, 26:13.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Leanne Olson, 52, Englewood, CO, 26:05; 2. Kathleen Lutito, 50, Lakewood, CO, 28:22; 3. Lynn Vocelka, 55, 28:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Patricia Wheeler, 61, Arvada, CO, 31:13; 2. Carol Robbins, 71, Denver, CO, 31:46; 3. Carolyne Kelley, 62, Highlands Ranch, CO, 34:05.

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Christmas Carol Classic December 21, 2013 Denver, CO 1,011 Finishers (10K = 377, 5K = 634) - Timing by: Timing Consortium - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 10K = Brandon Johnson, 32:12 (2013); Colleen De Reuck, 36:31 (2013); 5K = Charles Hillig, 15:20 (2010); Leslie Luna, 17:05 (2013) 10K Overall Male: 1. Joel Scholz, 35, Wheat Ridge, CO, 37:38; 2. Philip Regnier, 47, Boulder, CO, 39:05; 3. Steven Pye, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 39:23; 4. Casey Delzell, 31, Denver, CO, 39:47; 5. Sam Johnmeyer, 25, Highlands Ranch, CO, 40:05. Masters (40+): 1. Philip Regnier, 47, Boulder, CO, 39:05; 2. Norm Murdock, 46, 47:12; 3. George Banchero, 48, 47:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steven Pye, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 39:23; 2. Andrew Wacker, 52, Monument, CO, 42:39; 3. Simon Stokes, 51, Breckenridge, CO, 43:56.

Seniors (60+): 1. Ed Youngberg, 70, Evergreen, CO, 52:28; 2. Mike Lea, 69, Golden, CO, 53:34; 3. Andrew Ogan, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:55. Overall Female: 1. Krystalanne Curwood, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 39:32; 2. Heather Crosby, 40, Parker, CO, 42:02; 3. Kathy Rakel, 29, 42:07; 4. Jayme Brindle, 35, Golden, CO, 42:28; 5. Betsy Mercer, 37, Parker, CO, 43:28. Masters (40+): 1. Heather Crosby, 40, Parker, CO, 42:02; 2. Laura Adamowski, 41, Centennial, CO, 48:32; 3. Shanna Dahl, 43, Laramie, WY, 49:30; 4. Kristy Skidmore, 47, Denver, CO, 49:46; 5. Paola Banchero, 43, 50:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jenny Bridges, 53, Lakewood, CO, 46:18; 2. Georgann Richardson, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:37; 3. Diane Groff, 56, Longmont, CO, 51:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Lori Dandley, 60, Denver, CO, 55:28; 2. Carolyne Kelley, 62, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:04:13; 3. Terry Dargevics, 60, Denver, CO, 1:13:19.

5K Overall Male: 1. Tyler McCandless, 27, Boulder, CO, 15:08 CR; 2. Bob Weiner, 48, Evergreen, CO, 16:27; 3.

Gabe Rees, 18, Shinglehouse, PA, 17:45; 4. Joshua Davis, 17, 18:39; 5. Benjamin Thomas, 30, Portland, OR, 18:36.

Masters (40+): 1. Bob Weiner, 48, Evergreen, CO, 16:27; 2.

James Moon, 47, Evergreen, CO, 19:13; 3. Jerome Henry, 46, Lafayette, CO, 19:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Guenther, 52, Monument, CO, 20:50; 2. Steve Szapor, 53, Highlands Ranch, CO, 23:23; 3. Edward Smith, 51, Arvada, CO, 24:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Martinez, 67, Morrison, CO, 24:12; 2. Jay Wissot, 68, Denver, CO, 26:36; 3. David Lutter, 61, Commerce City, CO, 27:55. Overall Female: 1.

Kristen Arendt, 24, Niwot, CO, 17:18; 2. Amanda Scott, 26, Boulder, CO, 17:51; 3. Sarah Pizzo, 30, Denver, CO, 18:09; 4.

Lara Johnson, 32, Boulder, CO, 18:52; 5. Elizabeth Carey, 29, Denver, CO, 19:19. Masters (40+): 1. Rebecca Pedersen, 43, Boulder, CO, 21:18; 2. Lynne Shults, 47, Lafayette, CO, 23:37; 3. Patricia Ferrant, 40, San Francisco, CA, 24:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Leanne Olson, 52, Englewood, CO, 25:16;

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2. Sarah Engle, 51, Longmont, CO, 26:58; 3. Lisa Lohmann, 51, Boulder, CO, 27:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Catherine Curtis, 61, Broomfield, CO, 25:36; 2. Wendy Goad, 63, Arvada, CO, 27:32; 3. Taunya Wilson, 67, Thornton, CO, 29:10.

Rescue Run January 1, 2014 Colorado Springs, CO 859 Finishers (10K = 349, 5K = 510) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,092’ - Course Records: 10K = Simon Gutierrez, 33:09 (2005); Jo Lodge, 36:59 (2004); 5K = Trent Briney, 16:05 (2001); Kim Bugg, 19:41 (1997) 10K Overall Male: 1. Justin Ricks, 33, Colorado Springs,

CO, 35:12; 2. Norman Mininger, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:48; 3. Dan Vega, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:02; 4. Kevin Donoher, 34, Grand Junction, CO, 37:33; 4. Andy Rinne, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:47; 5. Jordan Hoffman, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:57. Masters (40+): 1. Dan Vega, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:02; 2. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:42; 3. Brad Poppele, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bryan Willis, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:04; 2. Michael Marting, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:40; 3. Thom Santa Maria, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:21. Seniors (60+): 1. William Cordova, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:08; 2. Richard Park, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:45; 3. Elliott Henry, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:02. Overall Female: 1. Sarah Guhl, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 42:43; 2. Tracy Thelen, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:01; 3. Ashlee Romani, 26, Florence, CO, 44:08; 4. Hilary Stamp, 40, Colorado Springs,

CO, 46:22; 5. Carol Barker, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:18.

Masters (40+): 1. Hilary Stamp, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:22; 5. Carol Barker, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:18; 3. Brenda Willis, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:28; 2. Bev Zimmermann, 50, Monument, CO, 48:48; 3.

Kimberly Greer, 52, Larkspur, CO, 51:16. Seniors (60+): 1.

Sandee Miller, 60, Palmer Lake, CO, 56:21; 2. Carol Lyndell, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:01:29; 3. Sharon Scheetz, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:01:38.

5K Overall Male: 1. Carlos Ruibal, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:01; 2. Daniel Castandeda, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:14; 3. CJ Hitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:24; 4. David Powers, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:21; 5. Allen Browne, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:59. Masters (40+): 1. CJ Hitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:24; 2. Timothy Berry, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:25; 3. Earl Hickey, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tom Seeman, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:17; 2. Timothy Smith, 56, USAFA, Colorado, 22:41; 3. Craig Sommerdorf, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Ruetschilling, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:10; 2. John Sudduth, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:14; 3. Craig Ewing, 60, Lakewood, CO, 27:28. Overall Female: 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:32; 2. Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:25; 3. Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:44; 4. Laura Anderson, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:56; 5. Leslie Bennett, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:49. Masters (40+): 1. Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:25; 2.

Ranie Blees, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:51; 3. Nadine Garcia, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:32; 2.

Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:44; 3. Micky Simpson, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 30:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Alexis Snyder-Smith, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:37; 2.

Kathleen Letner, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:30; 3. Patricia Kule, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:17.

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Denver, CO 197 Finishers (10K = 71, 5K = 126) - Timing by: Timing Consortium - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 10K = Brandon Johnson, 32:12 (2013); Colleen De Reuck, 36:31 (2013); 5K = Tyler McCandless, 15:08 (2013); Leslie Luna, 17:05 (2013) 10K Overall Male: 1. Yousri Elmejdoubi, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:28; 2. Jordan Wilson, 26, Fort Collins, CO, 33:16; 3. Ryan Perrich, 31, Fort Collins, CO, 39:44; 4. William Gillaspie, 38, Golden, CO, 39:45; 5. Chris Payne, 30, Denver, CO, 41:13. Masters (40+): 1. Kevin Bauman, 41, Denver, CO, 48:51; 2. Russ Zoetewey, 44, Loveland, CO, 50:55; 3.

Jon Schulz, 43, Denver, CO, 51:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 50, Denver, CO, 45:43; 2. Joel Boymel, 53, Denver, CO, 53:19; 3. Thomas McNassor, 55, Pueblo, CO, 53:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Bart Slatton, 61, Golden, CO, 1:05:55; 2. Ross Westley, 77, Arvada, CO, 1:10:24; 3.

Al Binder, 69, Evergreen, CO, 1:13:11. Overall Female: 1.

Joanna Miller, 29, Denver, CO, 46:00; 2. Narissa Stahl, 36, Lakewood, CO, 53:18; 3. Sarah Hartman, 38, Denver, CO, 54:16; 4. Laura Harpster, 43, Centennial, CO, 56:37; 5. Sheila Lynch, 43, Denver, CO, 58:16. Masters (40+): 1.

Laura Harpster, 43, Centennial, CO, 56:37; 2. Sheila Lynch, 43, Denver, CO, 58:16; 3. Diane Newman, 41, Castle Rock, CO, 1:00:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lori Temanson, 58, Golden, CO, 59:23; 2. Cathy O’Donnell, 51, Arvada, CO, 1:04:34; 3. Kay Granath, 56, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:13:46.

Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Munsey, 65, Denver, CO, 1:19:12.

5K Overall Male: 1. Tyler McCandless, 27, Boulder, CO, 16:37; 2. Sean McNeil, 24, Littleton, CO, 19:42; 3. Lenny Archuleta, 31, Thornton, CO, 20:45; 4. Arnold Decarlo, 50, Frederick, CO, 21:32; 5. Ford Edwards, 16, Parker, CO, 21:53. Masters (40+): 1. Mark Vera, 42, Englewood, CO, 22:52; 2. Chris Nagy, 48, Lakewood, CO, 22:55; 3. Andy Sappenfield, 43, 24:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Arnold Decarlo, 50, Frederick, CO, 21:32; 2. Scott Hysler, 52, Thornton, CO, 22:28; 3. Bart Krotik, 55, Englewood, CO, 23:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Chapman, 70, East Lake, CO, 25:25; 2. Al Binder, 69, Evergreen, CO, 27:13; 3. Ross

Westley, 77, Arvada, CO, 34:43. Overall Female: 1. Tara McFarlin, 34, Castle Rock, CO, 22:00; 2. Michele Miller, 50, Littleton, CO, 22:00; 3. Allyson Feldman, 27, Lakewood, CO, 22:49; 4. Michelle Moore, 39, Fanwood, CO, 23:53; 5.

Laura Harpster, 43, Centennial, CO, 24:03. Masters (40+): 1.

Michelle Moore, 39, Fanwood, CO, 23:53; 2. Sue Contreras, 48, Denver, CO, 24:13; 3. Darcy O’Connor, 48, Denver, CO, 25:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michele Miller, 50, Littleton, CO, 22:00; 2. Janice Wilson, 51, Lakewood, CO, 24:54; 3.

Meg Johnson, 55, Highlands Ranch, CO, 39:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Annette Ferguson, 62, Denver, CO, 36:49; 2.

Janette Powers, 66, Arvada, CO, 38:03; 3. Karen Clark, 64, Idaho Springs, CO, 38:20.

PPRR Winter Series I January 11, 2014 Colorado Springs, CO 588 Finishers (7M = 258, 3.3M = 360) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,050’ - Course Records: 7M = Tommy Manning, 45:03 (2013); Kelly Ramirez, 49:21 (2013); 3.3M = James Burns, 17:41 (2013); Katie Rainsberger, 21:16 (2013) 7M Overall Male: 1. Andy Boyle, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:33; 2. Connor MacCabe, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:47; 3. Ryan Silva, 30, Monument, CO, 49:48; 4. Brad Poppele, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:52; 5. Jared Olsen, 19, USAFA, CO, 50:20. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Poppele, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:52; 2. Scott Hurlbert, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:30; 3. Paul Doyle, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:49.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Tatum, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:38; 2. Bryan Willis, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:57; 3. Rick Shoulberg, 52, Guffey, CO, 55:36. Seniors (60+): 1.

Richard Park, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:01:39; 2. Clyde Landry, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:39; 3. Phil Goulding, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:47. Overall Female: 1.

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3.3M Overall Male: 1. James Burns, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:04; 2. Quin Ralston, 20, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:23; 3. Peter Maksimow, 35, Manitou Springs, CO, 19:04; 4. Ty Williams, 20, Alamosa, CO, 19:06; 5. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:25. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:25; 2. CJ Hitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:38; 3. Dan Vega, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Neal Taylor, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:58; 2. Tom Kelecy, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:00; 3. Tom Seeman, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Schenk, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:14; 2. Larry Miller, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:31; 3. John Sudduth, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:06. Overall Female: 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:33; 2. Hannah McIntyre, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:00; 3. Thea Ramsey, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:10; 4. Kyla Ramsey, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:31; 5. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:48. Masters (40+): 1. Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:32; 2.

Lisa McCone, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:52; 3. Marion Hourdequin, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:33; 2. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:48; 3.

Cate Terwilliger, 55, Manitou Springs, CO, 28:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 61, Pueblo, CO, 32:46; 2. Gloria Montoya, 65, Pueblo, CO, 34:07; 3. Martha Drake, 60, Pueblo West, CO, 35:52.

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Polar Prowl Half Marathon January 11, 2014 Arvada, CO

27:45; 3. Linda Hall, 28:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Barbara Tomlinson, 57:08.

325 Finishers (13.1M = 125, 10K = 90, 5K = 109) - Timing by: AllOut MultiSport - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,344’ - Course Records: New Race

Polar Bear 5K January 19, 2014 Denver, CO

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Brad Seng, 1:15:12; 2. Brian Folts, 1:15:55; 3. Matthew Drake, 1:22:07; 4. Marc Waxman, 1:27:47; 5. Charles Avila, 1:32:51. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Seng, 1:15:12; 2. Marc Waxman, 1:27:47; 3. Othman Doubiany, 1:41:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bob Irving, 1:41:04; 2. Doug Harness, 1:54:38; 3. James Morton, 2:12:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Wayne Stout, 1:51:27; 2. Mike Murphy, 1:52:31; 3. Vincent Galterio, 2:09:11. Overall Female: 1. Monica Bishop, 1:29:19; 2. Christy McLaughlin, 1:35:38; 3. Holly Stull, 1:37:55; 4. Carloa Hammer, 1:43:54; 5. Maureen Kimsey, 1:49:40. Masters (40+): 1. Holly Stull, 1:37:55; 2. Carloa Hammer, 1:43:54; 3. Patti Koenig, 1:54:31.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Donna Valori, 2:21:08; 2. Joy Schindler, 2:25:20; 3. Lori Crystal, 2:43:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Joanne Harms, 2:06:03.

10K Overall Male: 1. Steve Chu, 37:11; 2. Daniel Fay, 39:35; 3. Brendan Kessler, 40:40; 4. Joshua Sanchez, 44:29; 5.

Steven Giles, 45:13. Masters (40+): 1. Norm Murdock, 48:20; 2. Bill Fulton, 50:01; 3. William Dyer, 50:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Thomas Gale, 1:05:04. Seniors (60+): 1.

Doug McCallum, 58:07; 2. Roger Rybicka, 1:04:42. Overall Female: 1. Amy Armstrong, 41:11; 2. Stacey Finerman, 48:41; 3. Alyn Park, 50:19; 4. Heather Alvarado, 50:40; 5.

Lesley Bishop, 51:19. Masters (40+): 1. Heather Alvarado, 50:40; 2. Kathleen Winegardner, 57:33; 3. Amy Gregston, 59:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dorothy Waterhouse, 57:33; 2. Nicki Fauble, 1:02:32; 3. Judy Doherty, 1:17:33.

Seniors (60+): 1. Alyn Park, 50:19; 2. Catherine Curtis, 54:35; 3. Bobbie McCallum, 56:42.

5K Overall Male: 1. DJ Hummel, 18:59; 2. Dan Archuleta, 21:59; 3. Aaron Provance, 22:31; 4. Edward Smith, 23:19; 5.

Ben Leclerc, 23:34. Masters (40+): 1. Nigel Hoyland, 23:49; 2. Chuck Drown, 25:04; 3. Matthew Feraro, 27:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edward Smith, 23:19; 2. Michael Hall, 26:28; 3. Doug Foos, 33:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Jay Wissot, 27:12; 2. Jim Peterson, 32:33; 3. Michael Curtis, 35:06.

Overall Female: 1. Lori Petrie, 23:55; 2. Carissa Kintzle, 24:25; 3. Nahid Kalani, 25:30; 4. Kayla Mahoney, 26:50; 5.

Marie Ingram, 27:36. Masters (40+): 1. Jodi Kelsey, 29:16; 2. Angelina Crowell, 29:30; 3. Julie Krone, 30:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lori Petrie, 23:55; 2. Bobbie Hickman,

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536 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Zachary Byers, 29, Denver, CO, 18:20; 2.

Andy O’Dell, 17, Strasburg, CO, 18:30; 3. Brian Glotzbach, 38, Castle Rock, CO, 18:35; 4. Clark Morgan, 31, Aurora, CO, 18:44; 5. Jeremy James, 34, Brighton, CO, 18:47. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Monroney, 49, Denver, CO, 20:56; 2. Trevor Emery, 42, Denver, CO, 21:22; 3. Brian Miller, 48, Aurora, CO, 23:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Guenther, 52, Monument, CO, 21:05; 2. Rich Hadley, 58, Florence, CO, 21:34; 3. Mark Billinghurst, 52, Denver, CO, 24:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Lewandowski, 66, Centennial, CO, 25:06; 2.

Gerald Dahl, 63, Evergreen, CO, 25:47; 3. Steve Sander, 60, Denver, CO, 26:29. Overall Female: 1. Krystalanne Curwood, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 19:27; 2. Sara Gigliotti, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:38; 3. Sara Woodward, 35, Denver, CO, 19:49; 4. Anna Shults, 12, Lafayette, CO, 21:17; 5. Kylie Ash Cheetsos, 34, Grand Island, NE, 21:29. Masters (40+): 1. Laura Jackson, 40, Denver, CO, 22:31; 2. Lynne Shults, 47, Lafayette, CO, 23:27; 3. P. Westmoreland, 42, Denver, CO, 24:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tinka Crosby, 53, Denver, CO, 25:44; 2. Leanne Olson, 52, Englewood, CO, 25:51; 3.

Marion Morrison, 54, Thornton, CO, 27:44. Seniors (60+): 1.

Constance Ahrnsbrak, 74, Lakewood, CO, 27:42; 2. Barbara Adams-Costley, 61, Littleton, CO, 28:58; 3. Virginia Vinyard, 77, Denver, CO, 30:12.

Prairie Dog Half Marathon January 19, 2014 Louisville, CO 613 Finishers (13.1M = 386, 10K = 227) - Timing by: Colorado Race Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,335’ - Course Records: New Race 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Frank Pipp, 36, Longmont, CO, 1:14:36; 2. Josh Bernhard, 27, Westminster, CO, 1:15:11; 3.

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Zach Watson, 36, Louisville, CO, 1:18:45; 4. Matthew Drake, 25, Boulder, CO, 1:18:57; 5. Ross Bryant, 37, Boulder, CO, 1:21:05. Masters (40+): 1. Clint Boston, 46, Lakewood, CO, 1:22:47; 2. Gary Keith, 43, Honolulu, HI, 1:27:20; 3. Bobby Lehman, 42, Boulder, CO, 1:31:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Eddie Metro, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:29:33; 2. Tyron Godwin, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:32:09; 3. Del Splett, 50, Louisville, CO, 1:37:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Richard Park, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:46:14; 2. Andrew Ogan, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:50:23; 3. Michael Morgan, 62, Loveland, CO, 1:53:00. Overall Female: 1. Malia Mullen, 29, Denver, CO, 1:24:50; 2. Susan Nuzum, 47, Boulder, CO, 1:29:28; 3.

Noelle Green, 49, Erie, CO, 1:30:57; 4. Janet Rooney, 50, Louisville, CO, 1:37:17; 5. Jen Byrne, 37, Lakewood, CO, 1:37:55. Masters (40+): 1. Susan Nuzum, 47, Boulder, CO, 1:29:28; 2. Noelle Green, 49, Erie, CO, 1:30:57; 4. Eilleen Herbst, 47, Longmont, CO, 1:40:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janet Rooney, 50, Louisville, CO, 1:37:17; 2. Ellen Hart, 55, Denver, CO, 1:38:29; 3. Deb Cunningham, 52, Denver, CO, 1:39:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Virginia Landes, 63, Lafayette, CO, 2:00:29; 2. Joanne Harms, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 2:02:26; 3.

Linda Adam-Hall, 63, Estes Park, CO, 2:02:51.

10K Overall Male: 1. Aaron Kammer, 29, Superior, CO, 37:50; 2. Tim Jenkins, 38, Lakewood, CO, 39:39; 3. Jim Wnorowski, 44, Broomfield, CO, 39:56; 4. Peter Keilman, 41, Westminster, CO, 40:22; 5. Robert Schauer, 21, Highlands Ranch, CO, 40:54. Masters (40+): 1. Jim Wnorowski, 44, Broomfield, CO, 39:56; 2. Peter Keilman, 41, Westminster, CO, 40:22; 3. Ancel James, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:57.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Heintz, 50, Loveland, CO, 45:28; 2. Doug McDonald, 58, Longmont, CO, 51:49; 3.

Bruce Wilson, 51, Wheat Ridge, CO, 52:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Verne Carlson, 81, Longmont, CO, 1:02:11; 2. Wayne Cox, 60, Westminster, CO, 1:03:52; 3. Richard Hemp, 66, Boulder, CO, 1:09:05. Overall Female: 1. Halcy Driskell, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:57; 2. Kristin Powell, 43, Lyons, CO, 43:29; 3. Delcia Litt, 55, Erie, CO, 44:07; 4. Beth Abbott, 39, Boulder, CO, 44:52; 5. Sarah Swanson, 29, Denver, CO, 45:15. Masters (40+): 1. Kristin Powell, 43, Lyons, CO, 43:29; 2. Stephne Hanscom, 44, Lafayette, CO, 46:38; 3. Stacy Totherow, 46, Lakewood, CO, 47:29. Grand Masters (50+):

1. Delcia Litt, 55, Erie, CO, 44:07; 2. Bev Zimmermann, 50, Monument, CO, 46:33; 3. Carey Sanchez, 58, Superior, CO, 46:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 67, Thornton, CO, 1:00:02; 2. Deb Miller, 60, Longmont, CO, 1:17:14; 3. Patricia Simpson, 65, Denver, CO, 1:21:28.

PPRR Winter Series II January 25, 2014 Colorado Springs, CO 592 Finishers (8M = 220, 4M = 372) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,092’ - Course Records: New Course 8M Overall Male: 1. Jared Hazen, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:21; 2. Seth Kolosso, 19, Pueblo West, CO, 45:54; 3. Corey Brown, 20, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:54; 4. Tyler Dimson, 20, USAFA, CO, 48:03; 5. Connor McCabe, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 48:10. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Poppele, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:17; 2. Rick Hessek, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 52:02; 3. Paul Sullivan, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Tatum, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:18; 2. Bryan Willis, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:25; 3. David Bieda, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Richard Park, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:03:26; 2. Clyde Landry, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:44; 3. Phil Goulding, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:33. Overall Female: 1. Stephanie Wurtz, 31, Manitou Springs, CO, 53:28; 2. Shannon Meredith, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:06; 3. Amanda Ewing, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:34; 4. Melissa Bay, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:38; 5. Ali Christoph, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:05. Masters (40+): 1. Hope Bain, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:09; 2.

Paulette Painter, 45, Colorado Springs, CO 59:58; 3. Katie Katalin, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:01:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Teri Harper, 50, Woodland Park, CO, 1:08:34; 2.

Laura Lickutt, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:12:45; 3. Pam Shaw, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:44. Seniors (60+): 1.

Pamela Diffley, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:38; 2. Virginia

Landes, 63, Lafayette, CO, 1:12:37; 3. Joyce McKelvey, 68, Black Forest, CO, 1:20:20.

4M Overall Male: 1. James Burns, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:59; 2. Luke Dakin, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:53; 3. Nick Baca, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:56; 4. Peter Maksimow, 35, Manitou Springs, CO, 22:13; 5. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:35. Masters (40+): 1.

Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:35; 2. CJ Hitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:36; 3. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steven Pye, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 27:18; 2. Michael Guenther, 52, Monument, CO, 28:26; 3. Neal Taylor, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Seymour Butz, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:16; 2. Larry Miller, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:32; 3. John Sudduth, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:26.

Overall Female: 1. Shiela Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:44; 2. Hannah McIntyre, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:42; 3. Crystal Goecker, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:55; 4. Kyla Ramsey, 14, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:40; 5. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:53. Masters (40+): 1. Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:59; 2. Lisa McCone, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 30:20; 3. Audrey Hall, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Shiela Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:44; 2. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:53; 3. Laura Kelecy, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 61, Pueblo, CO, 35:14; 2. Gloria Montoya, 65, Pueblo, CO, 38:11; 3. Martha Drake, 60, Pueblo West, CO, 39:27.

Yeti Chase January 26, 2014 Morrison, CO 927 Finishers (10K = 450, 5K = 477) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,764’ - Course Records: 10K = Lee Troop, 31:53 (2013); Chantelle Dron, 37:47 (2013); 5K = Adam Rich 16:09 (2013); Brianne Nelson, 17:45 (2012) 10K Overall Male: 1. Jordan Jones, 32, Golden, CO, 34:02;

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Super Half Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2, 2014 Colorado Springs, CO 802 Finishers (13.1M = 357, 5K = 445) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,008’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Ryan Derrick, 1:15:08 (2013); Connilee Walter, 1:29:18 (2013); 5K = Tommy Manning, 17:15 (2013); Amanda Ewing, 19:20 (2013) 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Peter Maksimow, 35, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:18:11; 2. Tripp Hipple, 26, Denver, CO, 1:19:40; 3. Jason Koop, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:47; 4. Stephen Van Gampleare, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:05; 5. Mark Hillers, 26, Golden, CO, 1:22:10. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Poppele, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:25:45; 2. Seef LeRoux, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:26:24; 3.

Gerald Romero, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Trimboli, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:38:28; 2. Danny Nelson, 55, Pueblo, CO, 1:43:07; 3. Rich Hadley, 58, Florence, CO, 1:44:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Richard Park, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:49:11; 2. Michael Allen, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:49:50; 3. Stan Richardson, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:07:45. Overall Female: 1. Tracy Thelen, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:33:14; 2. Amanda Ewing, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:36:14; 3. Ashlee Romani, 26, Florence, CO, 1:36:59; 4. Connilee Walter, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:37:53; 5. Rachel Downey, 28, Boulder, CO, 1:39:30. Masters (40+): 1. Connilee Walter, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:37:53; 2. Stacey Chaston, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:43:16; 3. Chrissy Steigerwald, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:44:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jayne Sims, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:43:51; 2. Laurie Ryan, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:54:32; 3. Georgann Richardson, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:57:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Cridennda, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:14:37; 2. LeAnne Cool, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:22:12; 3. Joyce McKelvey, 68, Black Forest, CO, 2:30:42.

5K Overall Male: 1. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:34; 2. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:58;

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3. Mickey Sarafin, 16, Peyton, CO, 19:01; 4. Finbarr Kirwan, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:10; 5. Danny Watts, 15, Falcon, CO, 20:49. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:34; 2. Cody Hill, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:58; 3. Finbarr Kirwan, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Guenther, 52, Monument, CO, 21:45; 2. Tom Seeman, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:02; 3. Craig Sommerdorf, 51, Fountain, CO, 22:38. Seniors (60+): 1. John Sudduth, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:58; 2. George Greco, 66, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:03; 3. Steve Pendleton, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:55. Overall Female: 1. Shannon Payne, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:10 CR; 2. Stephanie Cortez, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:26; 3. Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:26; 4. Matti Hlatki, 15, Calhan, CO, 23:10; 5. Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:28. Masters (40+): 1.

Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:26; 2. Tammy Jacobson, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:22; 3. Nadine Garcia, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:28; 2. Penny Bergsten, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:46; 3.

Kathleen Flarity, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Kathy Robbins, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:25; 2.

Audrey MacDonald, 85, Peyton, CO, 45:52; 3. Kathy Deniro, 60, Pueblo, CO, 47:56.

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PPRR Winter Series III February 8, 2014 Colorado Springs, CO 516 Finishers (10M = 195, 5M = 321) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,832’ - Course Records: 10M = Peter Maksimow, 59:10 (2010); Clare Bar, 1:09:23 (2013); 5M = James Burns, 27:05 (2013); Emily Brzozowski, 30:51 (2008) 10M Overall Male: 1. Tyler Dimson, 20, USAFA, CO, 1:10:58; 2. Andy Boyle, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:11:55; 3. Ryan Silva, 30, Monument, CO, 1:21:08; 4. Jared Olsen, 19, USAFA, CO, 1:12:08; 5. Stacy Ford, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:12:11. Masters (40+): 1. Stacy Ford, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:12:11; 2. Paul Sullivan, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:19; 3. Rick Sullivan, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:15:20.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Tatum, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:18:18; 2. David Bieda, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:21:59; 3. Bryan Willis, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:06.

Seniors (60+): 1. Richard Park, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:29:38; 2. Clyde Landry, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:36:03; 3. Phil Goulding, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:40:42. Overall Female: 1. Stephanie Wurtz, 31, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:18:47; 2. Melissa Bay, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:20:24; 3. Shannon Meredith, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:51; 4.

Shaye Haver, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:23:38; 5. Amanda Ewing, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:24:24. Masters (40+): 1. Shannon Meredish, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:22:51; 2.

Missy Ross, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:16; 3. Paulette Painter, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:30:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Teri Harper, 50, Woodland Park, CO, 1:41:20; 2.

Janice Webb, 59, Larkspur, CO, 1:52:04; 3. Laura Luckett, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:55:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Virginia Landes, 63, Lafayette, CO, 1:46:09.

5M Overall Male: 1. Joseph Gray, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:52; 2. James Burnes, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:58; 3. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:00; 4. Alistair Eeckman, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:11; 5.

CJ Hitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:37. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 31:00; 2. CJ Hitz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:37; 3. Gerald Romero, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Neal Taylor, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:26; 2. Tom Kelecy, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:36; 3. Tom Seeman, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Miller, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:21; 2. Michael Schenk, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:44; 3. Rufust Firefly, 61, Palmer Lake, CO, 47:19. Overall Female: 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:52; 2. Hannah McIntyre, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:51; 3. Thea Ramsey, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:40; 4. Magdalena Steiner, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:48; 5. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:58. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa McCone, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 41:31; 2. Donna Garcia, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 42:08; 3. Marion Hourdequin, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:52; 2. Jayne Sims, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:58; 3. Cate Terwilliger, 55, Manitou Springs, CO, 42:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 61, Pueblo, CO, 50:47; 2. Gloria Montoya, 65, Pueblo, CO, 51:25; 3. Martha

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

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Drake, 60, Pueblo West, CO, 53:30.

Valentine’s Day 5K February 9, 2014 Denver, CO 596 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Payton Batliner, 15:09 (2006); Christine Bolf, 17:10 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Adam Rich, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:27; 2. Andy Rinne, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:45; 3.

Brian Glotzbach, 38, Castle Rock, CO, 18:23; 4. Zachary Byers, 29, Denver, CO, 18:26; 5. Kevin Hickman, 36, Denver, CO, 18:36. Masters (40+): 1. Gerald Romero, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:40; 2. Jeremy Allen, 42, Centennial, CO, 19:10; 3. Paul Tucker, 41, Niwot, CO, 19:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Spale, 57, Lakewood, CO, 19:11; 2. Steven Pye, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:53; 3. Lile Budden, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 63, Greeley, CO, 19:00; 2. John Roeske, 65, Loveland, CO, 21:09; 3. Bruce Kirschner, 60, Louisville, CO, 22:50.

Overall Female: 1. Kara Ford, 35, Broomfield, CO, 18:42; 2.

Kelsey Martin, 32, Denver, CO, 18:54; 3. Sara Gigliotti, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:35; 4. Krystalanne Curwood, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 19:43; 5. Rochelle Persson, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:53. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:53; 2. Roxane Geisler, 45, Littleton, CO, 22:27; 3. Lynne Shults, 47, Lafayette, CO, 23:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janet Rooney, 50, Louisville, CO, 20:53; 2. Delcia Litt, 55, Erie, CO, 21:38; 3. Judy Chamberlin, 55, Golden, CO, 22:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 67, Greeley, CO, 24:51; 2. Lori Dandley, 60, Denver, CO, 27:17; 3. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 74, Lakewood, CO, 28:17.

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Racing Series Scoring

Date

2014 Racing Series Schedule

January 11

Name

Distance

Quicker Quaker 5K

Location

5K

Lafayette

January 18

Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten

5M

Littleton

February 9

Valentine’s Day 5K

5K

Denver

March 2

Spring Runoff

5K

Pueblo

March 16

Runnin’ Of The Green

7K

Denver

April 6

Platte River Half Marathon

13.1M

Littleton

April 27

Cherry Creek Sneak

5M

Denver

May 18

Colorado Colfax Half Marathon

13.1M

Denver

June 8

Garden of the Gods 10M

10M

Manitou Springs

June 22

Strawberry Shortcut

5K

Glenwood Springs

July 4

Four on the Fourth

4K

Boulder

July 26

Monument Downhill 5K

5K

Grand Junction

August 9

Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon

13.1M

Ouray

September 21

Equinox Half Marathon

13.1M

Fort Collins

October TDB

CSU Homecoming 5K

5K

Fort Collins

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners 39 and under. The masters division is for runners 40-49. The 50-54 division is for runners ages 50-54. The 55-59 division is for runners 55-59. The 60-64 division is for runners ages 60-64. And, the seniors division is for runners 65 and over. Runners may participate in as many races as they choose, but must score 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:

2. Brian Folts, 27, Lakewood, CO, 35:12; 3. Greg Decent, 34, Vail, CO, 37:28; 4. Aaron Kammer, 29, Superior, CO, 38:01; 5. Thomas Taylor, 30, Denver, CO, 38:30. Masters (40+): 1. Jim Schubert, 42, Denver, CO, 38:34; 2. Philip Regnier, 47, Boulder, CO, 39:55; 3. George Forbes, 44, Bailey, CO, 41:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Littlepage, 54, Boulder, CO, 44:56; 2. Tom Bogan, 54, Longmont, CO, 47:29; 3.

Brian Cross, 55, Evergreen, CO, 47:44. Seniors (60+): 1.

Gary Zamis, 60, Golden, CO, 55:40; 2. Tom Chambers, 70, Littleton, CO, 57:07; 3. Stan Richardson, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 57:14. Overall Female: 1. Nichole Aish, 37, Arvada, CO, 37:29 CR; 2. Uli Bromme, 32, Boulder, CO, 38:37; 3. Monica Bishop, 27, Lakewood, CO, 39:23; 4.

Lindsey Knast, 24, Lafayette, CO, 39:26; 5. Sara Kadlec, 29, Boulder, CO, 39:39. Masters (40+): 1. Laura Graziano, 47, Lafayette, CO, 48:31; 2. Alicia Miers, 40, Louisville, CO, 49:57; 3. Deanette Bielby, 41, Littleton, CO, 51:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kim Grant, 54, Denver, CO, 49:33; 2.

Georgann Richardson, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:49; 3.

Tricia Slovacek, 50, Louisville, CO, 53:26. Seniors (60+): 1.

Cindy Sutton, 60, Arvada, CO, 58:03; 2. Jamie Bernstein, 60, Conifer, CO, 1:26:40.

5K Overall Male: 1. Cody Waite, 35, Lakewood, CO, 17:54; 2. James Moon, 47, Evergreen, CO, 19:10; 3. Jaeson Madison, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:19; 4. Ryan Marker, 27, Aurora, CO, 19:31; 5. Seth Rubin, 38, Denver, CO, 19:49.

Masters (40+): 1. James Moon, 47, Evergreen, CO, 19:10; 2.

Greg Wagner, 43, Westminster, CO, 21:59; 3. Scott Statter, 47, Highlands Ranch, CO, 22:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Bryan Sperry, 51, Littleton, CO, 20:23; 2. Mark Martinez, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:07; 3. Paul Chapman, 54, Byers, CO, 24:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Rick Morrissey, 63, Centennial, CO, 24:00; 2. Steve Pendleton, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:49; 3. Richard Toussaint, 61, Evergreen, CO, 29:20.

Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 31, Englewood, CO, 18:39; 2. Jayme Brindle, 35, Golden, CO, 20:57; 3. Sophia Fernald, 16, Lakewood, CO, 22:22; 4. Angela Mitchell, 27, Denver, CO, 22:28; 5. Amy Dannwolf, 29, Golden, CO, 22:33. Masters (40+): 1. Adriana Yoder, 40, Centennial, CO, 22:55; 2. Kat Motylenski, 46, Boulder, CO, 24:58; 3. Susan Johnson, 48, Littleton, CO, 26:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Amy Enos, 50, Lakewood, CO, 25:35; 2. Pamela Leland, 51, Broomfield, CO, 26:18; 3. Emilie Young, 52, Boulder, CO, 28:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Patti Thurman, 61, Lone Tree, CO, 28:10; 2. Wendy Goad, 63, Arvada, CO, 28:34; 3. Katherine Klesmit, 61, Golden, CO, 29:18.

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phoning it in When I’m running solo, I’d like to believe that I’m engaged in pensive activity. Communing with nature during the solitude of the early morning and sorting out the secrets of life, solving world problems, or outlining the next Pulitzer Prize–winning novel.

The reality is I may begin my run with a brief internal debate regarding U.S. economics, but I’m quickly moving on to not-so-scholarly ruminations. I’m often pondering life’s less-than-critical questions such as can you decide that you’re indecisive? Why are things typed up and written down? Is it an effective training method to periodically hold your breath as long as you can during a run? Why do we say an alarm clock is going off when it’s on? My mind is a series of rapid segues with no rational connection involved.

Despite my fairly witless thoughts, I enjoy the solitude of running and am sufficiently entertained. When not focused on key issues like coming up with the synonym for thesaurus, the first half of my run often produces a list of things to do, and the second half is spent trying to remember just what those things were. Eleven-letter, memory-aiding acronyms are not uncommon by the end of a long run. Many times my run ends with my sprinting into the house, waving off conversation with my wife while scrambling for pen and paper as I repetitively mouth acronyms like ABSORLATION.

For the majority of my running career, I avoided bringing along forms of distraction or entertainment such as music or podcasts.

Admittedly, I did dabble with audio books for a few runs. However, that was a recipe for failure given my inability to stay focused during a run on anything much beyond a mesmerizing five-word sentence. I quickly opted for the abridged versions but completely gave up upon learning there was no abridged version of the abridged version.

Being a music lover, I have in the more recent past taken advantage of the relative ease in which I can pipe my favorite songs into my sweaty ears during a run. Just me, my iPod shuffle, empty streets, and my jolting my neighbors awake by belting out a chorus from AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long.”

I’ve seen a lot over the years as far as what others choose to bring along for company or entertainment on a run, including the standard items, such as an infant (or two) in a running stroller or a dog or motivating music.

But I’ve also seen the oddity of an elderly runner pushing his wife down the street in a wheelchair, as well as runners gliding along with what appears to be a five-course meal attached to their waist belt. I’ve also been amused by the lady “walking” her dog while she’s driving her car. I’ve been privy to a man minus his skivvies: A naked guy on a bike rode by me in New York City at 5:00 a.m. yelling, “Top of the morning!”

Every now and then I do witness things, like the birthday suit bicyclist, that cause me to break stride and do a running double take. A few years back while I was running along the gorgeous and bucolic paths of a local state park with the rising sun reflecting off a still lake, I saw a runner coming up over the crest of the hill ahead. At first I couldn’t believe my eyes, or my ears. Couldn’t be. Wouldn’t be. Shouldn’t be. Ah, but it was.

The Lord of the Rings was approaching, but I don’t mean someone resembling the Witch-king of Angmar. I mean rings, as in a phone call.

There he was, a man answering the cell phone he was carrying (his ring tone the less-than-idyllic sound of MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This”).

Mr. Fartlek Fiber Optics with the truly mobile phone was bringing new meaning to the term long-distance communication.

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time to time and be in touch through a cell phone regarding an emergency or whatever. However, I encountered him on a trail many miles from the nearest parking lot, and his ear-splitting conversation clearly was not with 911 but with a more-than-jovial friend on the other end of the line.

His thunderous voice and overenthusiastic laughter were in direct contrast to my harmonious rendezvous with nature. As squirrels scattered for the park’s higher ground and terrified ducks rapidly exited the lake, it would have been rhetorical should he have voiced the slogan “Can you hear me now?”

Lord Alfred Tennyson wrote, “O hark. O Hear! How thin and clear.” This was more “The park. O dear! The din, I sneer!”

As I ran by I gave him a disdainful look and sarcastically said, “Really?” Through subsequent years I still remain irked by Mr. Ringing Runner, but I admit to seeing the emergence of more running and cell phone use.

I’ve witnessed cell phones immediately materializing from the waistbands of runners as they cross a finish line. I’ve also seen pictures being taken on a cell phone right before the starting gun goes off and undoubtedly then uploaded to Twitter, with 23 reply tweets posted before the runner crosses the finish line.

In more ways than one, the times they are a changing.

I suppose, on further reflection, that I shouldn’t be so hard on peripatetic phone callers. At least they’re out running rather than perfecting their touch-tone mobility abilities or texting-in-motion talents through a more sedentary position. Perhaps I need to simply accept things a bit more. As Roman politician Cicero once said, “To each his own.”

I suppose it could be rephrased simply “To each his phone.”

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