Colorado Runner - Issue 65: Fall 2014

Busted: Running Myths Bounce Across the Finish Line in Kangoo Jumps Carbohydrates: Why Are They So Confusing?

What’s the Beet Deal?

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Get Ready For Your Fall Marathon!

Marathon and half marathon season is almost here! Here are 26 tips to help you push through 26.2 miles.

BEFORE RACE DAY 1. Test your clothing before race day. Practice running in your shoes, socks, shorts, sports bra, singlet, and hat. You don’t want to show up on race morning with shoes that you bought at the race expo.

2. Practice using sports drinks and gels before race day. You don’t want to risk ruining your race because a new gel upset your stomach.

3. Stay off your feet the day before the race.

Even if you want to see the sights because you’re on vacation, the day before the race should be for resting.

4. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids the day before the marathon, but don’t overdo it either.

5. Get extra sleep the week before the race. You might not be able to sleep the night before, especially if you have to get up very early. It’s better to guarantee that you will be well rested.

6. Drive the course sometime before the race, if possible, so you don’t face any surprises. Or check out the online profile. Look at where the aid stations are located and where the hills are going to be. Another handy bit of information

is whether there will be porta-potties on the course.

7. Prepare for the race mentally by picturing yourself on the course, successfully running the miles.

8. Taper the week before the race. Any running, weight lifting or cross-training that you do the week before isn’t going to help you on race morning.

9. Eat healthy in the final days before the race and cut out high fat foods.

10. Trim your toenails.

11. Lay out your clothes, shoes, bib number, and anything else you need for the race the night before.

You don’t want to show up on race morning without your chip.

12. Carefully plan your pre-race dinner. You don’t want to eat a large restaurant meal and end up with an upset stomach on race day.

RACE MORNING 13. Wear an extra t-shirt so that you stay warm while waiting for the start. You can discard it once the race starts.

14. Apply anti-chafing lubricant to your arms and legs where your clothes might cause problems.

15. Trust your training. Try to stay calm and focused.

16. Bring dry clothes and a different pair of shoes that you can change into after the race.

17. Get an early start. Allow extra time for traffic and long porta-potty lines on race morning.

18. Double-knot your shoelaces.

19. Consider eating a light breakfast. Avoid fiber. If you usually start your day with coffee, you might need to drink a cup-o-joe before the start.

20. Line up at the start. Elite runners line up first. Walkers line up in the back.

21. Write your name on your shirt or arm if you want people to yell out your name during the race.

DURING THE RACE 22. Stick to your plan. Be careful that with the excitement and the crowds that you don’t go out too fast. Aim to run the first mile 20 seconds slower than your planned race pace.

23. Drink at the water stops and take energy gels as you planned during training.

24. Run on the flattest part of the road. And remember, the course is measured at the shortest possible route available to runners, so don’t swing wide on curves or you could end up running extra.

25. Smile as you cross the finish line. You did it! Plus, there could be a race photographer waiting to capture your moment of success.

26. After the race, you can speed recovery by walking a mile or two sometime during the day. It will help reduce the lactic acid in your legs.

Derek Griffiths

Photography By marathonfoto.com

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c o nte nts

FEATURES 12 // nutrition advantage What’s the beet deal?

16 // training edge Busted. Running myths demystified.

18 // injury prevention Bouncing across the finish in Kangoo Jumps.

22 // the fast lane Backyard Spartan prepares for death race.

24 // youth running Colorado’s top prep rivalries.

28 // inspirational athletes Little things mean a lot.

30 // Athlete’s nutrition Carbohydrates: Why are they so confusing?

46 // lighter side Malady Malfeasance.

departments

10 // running shorts 32 // race reports 36 // race results 42 // event guide

COVER Enjoying a trail run on the Spring Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs.

Photo by shannon lukens THIS PAGE // Boulder’s Jenny Simpson wins the USA 1500 meter championship.

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r u n n i n g s h o rts who was raised in Crested Butte. “I felt really relaxed and was pleasantly surprised with the time.

“I’m not great in the heat so I think running 9:19 here shows that I’m in much better shape than when I ran 9:19 in Shanghai [on May 18],” she said. “I don’t really know what to expect from this season. I just hope to continue to PR and be competitive on the world stage.”

Boulder’s Scott Wins Wine Country Half Marathon Sergio Reyes and Amanda Scott won the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, presented by Newton Running, on Saturday, May 10 under brilliant blue skies and perfect running weather. The sold out race drew 3,000 runners from 45 states and 10 foreign countries to the Santa Ynez Valley.

Reyes, from Palmdale, CA led from start to finish and completed the scenic 13.1 mile course in 1:08:56. Scott, who lives in Boulder, was running her first Wine Country Half Marathon and finished in a sprint to beat the course record with a time of 1:18:38.

“It was an incredibly beautiful course, and the runners are so upbeat and happy here,” said Scott. “The course had a few hills which kept the race interesting. I thought the entire experience was fantastic.” Scott won $1,100 cash, a magnum of wine, and a decanter by Riedel for her victory and course record. emma coburn wins the usa 3000 meter steeplechase title.

Coburn Wins Third National Steeplechase Title Blistering hot temperatures were no match for Emma Coburn, as the 23-year-old sped her way to a third national title in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Establishing a new meet record of 9:19.72, Coburn solidified her spot as America’s best steeplechaser with a convincing, 50-meter win.

As temperatures hovered around 90 degrees F, Coburn took to the track determined to claim her third national crown in four years.

Racing a step behind fellow Team New Balance athletes Nicole Bush and Stephanie Garcia in the opening laps, Coburn waited patiently before it was time to go.

“I’m not always very comfortable running in the heat, so my plan going into the race was to be pretty conservative and to run with the group for at least the first half,” said Coburn.

“But with three and a half laps to go I felt great off the water jump. Right at three and a half laps to go I kind of took over.”

Propelling herself clear of the water pit, Coburn threw in an aggressive surge that instantly broke up the field. Cruising down the homestretch, she’d finish in a new meet record of 9:19.72, shattering Anna Willard’s 2008 best of 9:27.59.

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Longmont’s Olaru Three-Peats at Big Sur Marathon Two veteran runners, Michael Wardian, 40, and Nuta Olaru, 43, took top honors in the 29th Big Sur International Marathon. Their age status (over 40) earned them first place awards in the Masters division as well.

Wardian, a four-time U.S. Track and Field Ultra Marathoner of the Year, gained his first Big Sur victory in four attempts, winning in 2:27:45.

Olaru’s performance never was contested.

Even after running a strong Boston Marathon on Monday of that week, she won handily with a 2:53:15. Though her time was the slowest of her previous two Big Sur victories, she became the first female to win the Big Sur Marathon three times in a row.

California’s scenic Highway 1 was filled with more than 6,500 runners in six distance events including the marathon, marathon relay, 21, 10.6 and 9-Milers and a 5K.

Gray And Payne Win Mt Washington Veteran mountain runner Joseph Gray had tried and come so close each of the last three years. Shannon Payne, a newcomer to running the hills, was giving the Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race her first shot.

The two runners from Colorado Springs broke through in a major way and won the men’s and women’s titles at the 54th running

of the grueling all-uphill race in impressive fashion on a decent, but windy and chilly, day for racing.

Gray, 30, looked strong from the start and pulled away from defending champion and three-time winner Eric Blake of West Hartford, Connecticut, just past the halfway mark of the 7.6-mile trek up the Mt. Washington Auto Road to the highest peak in the Northeast.

Gray finished in a time of 59 minutes and nine seconds.

Payne, 28, had run her first mountain race at the Black Canyon Ascent in Colorado only the previous month. She was a little wary of the Mt. Washington course when she got her first look at it by car.

“Driving up, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this looks brutal,’” Payne said. “People run up this?

All the way?”

She did. And fast. She turned in a time of one hour, ten minutes and 12 seconds to edge Valentina Belotti, 34, of Italy by more than a minute and a half.

Both Payne and Gray turned in the fifth fastest times ever in their respective races, and each collected $1,000 for the win. Gray got an extra $500 for breaking an hour.

Last year, Gray, who has been splitting his time between Washington State and Colorado Springs, led Blake for much of the race but could not hold him off and had to settle for second.

“Today I felt pretty good and pretty comfortable,” Gray said. “Eric’s a very experienced runner, and I knew if I was running with him that late in the race, we must be on a pace to run a solid race. . . . Eric never drops off. He’s always testing you. He pushes you. It makes you nervous to have him behind you.”

Sage Canaday, 28, of Boulder, was third in 1:01:30. Zach Miller, 25, of Manitou Springs, was fourth. Brandy Erholtz, who won the race in 2008 and 2009, was third on the women’s side in 1:15:38.

Astronaut To Run Wild West Relay While in Space NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson is officially registered with a 6-person ultra team to compete in the Wild West Relay which takes place August 1st and 2nd in Colorado. He will join the competition from the International Space Station where he is currently in orbit.

The race is a 200-mile relay originating in Fort Collins and ending in Steamboat Springs.

Swanson has completed the Wild West Relay Race twice before as a participant.

To participate, Swanson will be strapped onto a treadmill on the International Space Station where he will run his six relay legs for his team at his designated times. The team is hoping to be in communication with Swanson during the race to notify him when to start running, and for him to notify his team when the next runner should start when each of his legs is completed.

Swanson is originally from Steamboat Springs and attended the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is currently two months into a six month mission on the International Space Station.

HOW TO BE A BETTER MILER 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano is a fearsome kicker. On April 19, Leo took third in the Boston Mile, and, then on April 22, he won the road mile at the Drake Relays. Here are his tips on how to be a better miler.

1. Do interval training and always work/focus on your last intervals.

This will teach you mental strength to stay in the race when it gets tough.

2. Work on your speed at least once a week. This will help with your closing speed.

3. Focus more on quality of running than quantity of running. This will allow you to have a longer lasting career in your running and in the sport.

4. Run the first 800 effortlessly. This allows you to save strength for when the race gets tough!

5. Strengthen your legs and body by doing general strength work such as squats, lunges, and abs. This will help strengthen your body so that you can push more when you are tired in the race, and ultimately help you run faster.

6. The Golden Rule - Don’t forget to enjoy and have fun in the sport!

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Participation Run Hopi runners gained strength from the Great Spirit.

Running was prayer in motion.

Connecting to the cosmos.

“The morning mists, The clouds, the gathering waters, I become a part of it.”* The Kenyan marathoner Moves in grace: Stride, breath, and wind Become one.

“The sun that sweeps across the earth, I become a part of it.”* On the trail this morning, Let me breathe in unison with The wings of the geese overhead, Lift my legs in symphony With the moving river beside me.

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“The wilderness, the dew drops, the pollen, I become part of it.”* *Navajo chant

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What’s the Beet Deal?

As you prepare for your “A” race this season, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you try to reach your race weight or set your sights on a personal best.

By Regina Hammond

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1. What’s the Beet Deal?

Beets have become the “it” vegetable over the past few years as the primary ingredient in Nitric Oxide supplements. Beetroot (BR) juice provides nitrate which converts to nitrite then nitric oxide (NO). The effects on NO occur on a cellular level, and are claimed to ‘enhance’ or increase the number of mitochondria, also known as the powerhouse of a cell. NO reduces the oxygen costs of ATP (energy) production, allowing athletes to maintain the same work rate at a higher intensity of training. An athlete will notice this as reduced fatigue when comparing perceived exertion rates and pacing during a tempo run. Nitrate has been shown to increase exercise tolerance by 10-20% which translates to a 1-2% improvement in performance. n Cyclists had a 16% improvement in a test to exhaustion after they consumed 17 oz beetroot juice for six days; the test showed a 10 ml/ min. increase in oxygen uptake for every one minute of increased workload to exhaustion. n Runners improved time to complete a 5K after consuming 5 oz of BR (500 mg nitrate), 75 min. before the start of their race; n Cyclists improved time to completion of a 16K time trial by 2.8% after consuming 500 ml BR, 2.5 hrs prior to the start; NO is the end result of two physiological pathways in the body: a) the nitrate-nitritenitric oxide pathway, and b) the L-arginineNO-pathway. The precursors to both pathways can come from food or as part of physiological

changes during exercise.

During sub-lactate threshold training when there is a high production of hydrogen ions, and your legs feel like they’re burning as the levels of lactate increases, muscles become acidic. This is the perfect environment for nitrate from food to be converted to nitrite and then reduced to NO. As levels of NO rise, smooth muscle relaxes, allowing blood vessels to dilate and increase the flow of blood to working skeletal muscles.

It is the relaxation of muscle and increase in blood flow that contributes to the increased work capacity during exercise, while also decreasing blood pressure. Unfortunately, NO production begins to decline by the age of 30 and by 60 years old, production of NO is reduced by 80%.

The amino acids L-Arginine and L-Citrulline provide another way for NO to be produced and made available in the body. Levels of L-Arginine decrease during exercise, and cannot keep pace with exercise intensity and/or duration, which is why an exogenous supply of NO is necessary.

Consuming foods that contain these amino acids may help increase levels of NO in the body, but depending on the duration of exercise, probably will not be sufficient to improve exercise

tolerance.

Food for Fuel I always recommend optimization of an athlete’s diet before purchasing supplements. Nitrates are in spinach, arugula, celery, watercress and lettuce but amounts vary depending upon the quality of the soil and when and how the vegetables are harvested. Generally, 200 - 300 grams of these vegetables will provide 500 - 700 mg nitrate. Freezing decreases the nitrate level, and only boil your veggies if you plan on consuming the cooking water.

Consuming a veggie drink that contains spinach, roasted beets, apple, lemon and ginger will provide NO and also a wide variety of antioxidants. This immune support provided by a complete vegetable drink, is ideal to consume during periods of high intensity and/or training volume. If taste is a concern, this can be improved by sweeteners or fruit.

You can also eat foods that contain the amino acid precursors to NO, arginine and citrulline.

Arginine is present in nuts, fruits, meats and dairy, and can be converted directly into citrulline and NO inside cells. Enzymes that convert arginine to citrulline, and citrulline to arginine need to function optimally for efficient nitric oxide production. We can protect those enzymes

and NO by consuming fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidants (polyphenols, flavonoids, garlic, vitamins C and E).

The challenge with obtaining the amounts of nitrate recommended in research from whole food is that the amount of nitrate actually present in each food varies depending on harvest, soil and processing. This can be mitigated by consuming a variety of nitrate-rich vegetables several times a week. In terms of overall health, I think this is the best route. It can be argued that taking a BR supplement is more efficient and concentrated because the amount of nitrate/ nitrite in each serving is controlled.

Besides the two physiological pathways for NO production, bacteria present in the mouth is also involved in the conversion of nitrates from food to NO. This conversion requires a combination of 15-20 forms of bacteria to be present. Often, the concentration of these bacteria are low due to the use of mouthwash, or antibiotics. If there is insufficient bacteria present, the percent of conversion from nitrate to nitrite is very low. Even when sufficient bacteria are present in the mouth the amount of nitrite converted from nitrate is only 5% and 0.1% of that is converted to NO. This is one of the few times you can claim that bad breath is a performance enhancer!

NO production is also activated by acid in the stomach. If levels of gastric acid are low due to chronic use of proton pump inhibitors or antacids, conversion to NO will be limited as well as absorption of nitrate or nitrite from supplements.

If you are wondering if the nitrates present in BR juice are the same substance prohibited in food items as seen on various food labels, the answer is yes and no. Nitrates were categorized as carcinogenic by the International Cancer Agency in 2006 which is why you will find “No Nitrates Added” written on the label of processed deli meats. Sodium nitrite is added to cured meats and bacon as a preservative, but it is the carcinogenic compound, nitrosamines, that is the concern. Nitrosamines are formed when sodium nitrite reacts with other preservatives, or when the food in which it is in (e.g. bacon) is fried at a very high temperature. Supplement manufacturers would like to have this label removed because nitrates are present in vegetables at much higher amounts. However, common sense tells me that the phytochemicals (anti-cancer) compounds found in vegetables are much more beneficial than cured meats or bacon, and keeping labels on those products may help to limit their intake.

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Beetroot Supplements When BR juice supplements were developed four years ago, each serving was at least 500ml/17 oz, tasted very bitter, and had to be taken at least 90 minutes before exercise. Current supplements are concentrated and crystallized so that one serving is as simple as mixing a packet with fruit juice 30 minutes before exercise. Compared to juicing or blending your own vegetable drink, the convenience of taking one serving, sweetened to taste, within 30 minutes of your workout, is a simple way to increase NO levels in the body.

Effects on performance are enhanced when a beetroot supplement is consumed daily for at least 15 days. Comparing the cost of a 15-day supply of supplement (15 svgs = $52.50) to 15 days worth of fresh produce (15 svgs ($2.00/1 svg) = $30) may be comparable depending on your budget. If you consider yourself a “real food” athlete, you may prefer the whole food route. This would be a good decision because research has found that athletes who already consume a diet high in nitrates from food, often do not respond as well to the supplement. Elite athletes may need to increase the dose of BR juice because their body already has a higher amount of NO metabolites as a byproduct of their training, compared to recreational athletes.

Bottom Line: With so many professional athletes promoting the use of BR supplements, they may be hard to resist. If you can afford to spend $50 - $60 for one 15-day dose, give it a shot but make sure the product you purchase has been tested for contamination by NSF to avoid a positive doping result. If you already eat a diet full of beets and leafy greens, save the $50 for your next trip to the grocery store or put it towards a much needed massage.

2. Leucine: The Protein Game Changer Protein is getting almost as bad of a rap as carbohydrate these days; either we eat too much or not enough! If these proclamations are based on the US dietary references, then it may indeed appear that we consume too much. However, the amount of protein recommended in those reference ranges are not for competitive athletes training more than seven hours a week.

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- 30 grams of protein. More is not better in this situation because your body cannot assimilate more than 25-30 grams of protein at one time.

When planning your protein intake for the day, focus on protein sources of high biological value (eggs, low-fat milk, meat, non-GMO soy isolate) for the most leucine for your buck. Plant-based protein sources are environmentally sustainable alternatives for vegan athletes, but will require a higher total intake of essential amino acids.

If you aren’t vegan, you can combine whey and casein to maximize your recovery. Whey protein is absorbed and assimilated the quickest, and has the highest leucine content per serving. Ingesting the high leucine content will initiate protein synthesis quickly, ensuring adequate recovery from your workout. Whey isolate is the better choice for quality compared to concentrate.

Casein and soy protein take longer to digest and should be consumed in 1- 2 hours post workout.

In general, the daily protein recommendation for endurance and strength athletes is 1.2 - 1.7 grams/kg (2.6 - 3.7 grams/lb) for training with at least 15 grams of that for recovery. Per pound that is a lot of protein and I only recommend this during days of double workouts or very high intensity.

To determine if you are already consuming 2.0 -2.5 grams of leucine, refer to the list below.

Unfortunately, unless it is an amino acid supplement, leucine will not be listed on a supplement facts label. n BCAA supplement (12.5 grams) ~ > 5 grams of leucine n 1 scoop of whey protein (20 - 25 g) n 3 0 oz. Dairy and non-dairy milk n 3 whole eggs

8 - 10 slices of wheat bread 4 00 grams of tofu (14 oz container) n 3 00- 400 grams yogurt (17 - 20 oz) n n

3. Reaching your race weight in season Losing those last 5-7 pounds or 5% of your body weight to be light and lean for your “A” race is an understandable goal. The body functions as several metabolic processes all happening at the same time, so it cannot differentiate or choose to “burn” the fat under your arms or abdominals.

Instead, the weight loss occurs on a whole body level. The primary muscles used in your sport (e.g. legs in running and cycling) will be the first to appear lean because exercising muscles fuel themselves with fat cells located inside skeletal muscle. The rest of the body cannot access this fuel source, which is what makes it a challenge when trying to lose those last few pounds.

To initiate the weight loss, the natural approach is to reduce calorie intake. This can become dicey because if you reduce too much, or lose lean mass in the process, you sabotage your total metabolic burn. To lose more weight you would have to increase your volume to a point that borders over-reaching or injury, while maintaining the same calorie intake. Plan to begin weight loss two to three months before your race, while you are already increasing your volume so that your focus is on maintaining your weight in the weeks leading up to your race when your volume may decrease as you increase speed and intensity.

Regina Hammond, MS 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 ironman triathlons including the World Championship.

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tr ai n i n g e d g e

In this age of information, a quick Google search will turn up myriad answers to virtually any training question a runner can think of. When Google turns up conflicting results, there’s always a discussion forum on your favorite running website to turn to. Or, if you’d rather hash it out among friends, you can post your running question on Facebook. Even with all of this information and advice available at our fingertips - or perhaps because of it - certain aspects of training remain murky. I caught up with coach Elizabeth Waterstraat to help shed some light on some common training myths.

Elizabeth Waterstraat is the founder and owner of Multi-Sport Mastery, a coaching business catering to the needs of runners and multi-sport athletes. As a USAT level II coach, Elizabeth also holds certifications as a Training Peaks coach, a US Masters swimming coach, and she recently completed training with the Lydiard Foundation.

Myth #1: Runners Need Gadgets that go “Beep.”

Toe the line at any road race, and chances are, you will hear a cacophony of high pitched dings and beeps, while the runners around you point their left arms skyward. What appears at first glance to be a high-tech sun salute is in fact, a modern day ritual shared by many runners, in which we take a sacred moment to allow our GPS devices to connect with the heavens before we begin our run. But is this necessary? Yes and no.

While gadgets may enhance your training and racing, they are no substitute for solid preparation. Says Elizabeth, “I think people overcomplicate the simplicity of sport and what makes for good performance. All this gear and all these tools are just supplements to a really sound training plan.” Elizabeth recommends that runners begin by keeping their training plans simple, and free of excess gadgetry. She stresses the fact that while a tool such as a GPS is never necessary, athletes may benefit from them once they feel they need another stimulus to keep training interesting and challenging.

That said, Elizabeth maintains all runners can benefit from a heart rate monitor. “The most basic tool we can use is a heart rate monitor, especially as we are developing our fitness year round. A heart rate monitor just lets us know what’s going on in our body. It shows us our progress but at the same time it can reveal whether we’re dehydrated or fatigued, or even stressed, and so it’s like a window looking inside us to see what’s going on.”

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Myth #2: Runners Should Avoid Junk Miles

lenny laraio of centennial finishes second in the estes park half marathon.

We all know junk food when we see it.

It comes in a wrapper and you buy it either in the middle aisles of the supermarket or you sneak it from your kid’s Easter basket. Similarly, we know junk TV when we see it. Although we don’t know the physiological process by which it occurs, we know the distinct sensation of brain cell death that is the byproduct of viewing such shows.

Junk miles, however are harder to define.

Elizabeth explains, “Junk miles have Photography By steve gandy

gotten a bad rap. I think that as long as each run has a purpose, you could run a lot of easy runs and I wouldn’t call them junk miles… The more you do something the better you get at it…That said, if you’re not recovering from [your training volume] then it becomes ‘junk’ because your body can’t adapt to it.” According to Elizabeth, the short run that many of us would dismiss as a waste of time is precisely the type of run we should be doing. “A lot of people would say a 20-30 minute [easy] run is just junk miles, but…

I think those are the runs that build fitness and durability and they’re just really good for you.”

Myth #3: All Marathoners Will Inevitably Hit “The Wall” During the Marathon

I ran my first marathon in 2001.

Though many of the details are hazy, I have a clear memory of an inflatable stone wall at mile 18. There was a huge sign, urging us to “Hit the Wall!” As we passed through the arched doorway in the middle of that fake wall, my fellow runners and I smacked it with all the enthusiasm we could muster. At the time, I thought surely there was something wrong with me. As I crossed that 18-mile mark, I felt… fine. Sure enough, in subsequent marathons I would become intimately acquainted with the agony of hitting the wall.

That first marathon has the distinction of being the only one in which I achieved a negative split.

It turns out, this was no coincidence.

According to Elizabeth, hitting the wall is a natural consequence of improper fueling, poor pacing, or some combination of both.

“Usually people burn through their energy stores and they just hit a wall or… they go out too fast and when they hit the wall their body just sort of gives out, [because] they don’t have the fitness to support what they’ve done.” In order to avoid hitting the wall, each runner must determine why he or she is hitting the wall. Elizabeth encourages athletes to ask themselves, “Is it mental?

Is it physical? Is it training? Is it fueling?” Once you’ve answered these questions, you can create a training plan that will address the issue. Says Elizabeth, “That’s where some athletes need really long runs, they need overdistance runs. Some athletes don’t even need to hit 20 miles, so different strokes for different folks.”

Myth #4: A Taper Ensures an Epic Race Day Performance

You’ve done your long runs. You’ve done your speed work. You’ve checked off every run on your training log. And then you taper. For one to two weeks, you ease off the gas and let your body absorb all the training you’ve done. Race day comes. You wake up before your alarm, your legs rested and ready to go. For the first few miles, you are running at a pace faster than you’ve ever achieved in training. You are invincible.

Until reality sets in. This may take anywhere from one to ten miles, depending on the distance of the race. Ultimately, you must either slow down or implode. If you are reading this, you chose the former, and were left to wonder what went wrong.

According to Elizabeth, the taper will certainly help your race day performance. She explains, “Executed properly, tapering will boost

your performance slightly, because your fitness is really high but you’re shedding all the fatigue that you’ve built up for months.” A taper cannot, however, make up for holes in your training plan.

Elizabeth warns, “If you haven’t done it in training, you’re probably not going to do it on race day.” Citing the example of a runner shooting for a 3:30 marathon, she explains, if this person has never strung together a series of eight-minute miles during his or her long run, a taper alone will probably not be sufficient to create the conditions necessary for the desired performance. “[While] the taper accounts for a little bit more speed… you need to simulate what you want to do on race day in training.”

Myth #5 Only Elite Athletes Benefit From Professional Coaching

I considered hiring a coach for a long time before I actually did it. As a slightly better than average runner and triathlete, I was sure my training partners would consider me a fraud if they found out I was enlisting professional help.

But, I was desperate to improve, I craved objective feedback on my training, and I wanted some accountability - someone to report to so I wouldn’t skip a workout, and someone to tell me when I needed to back off.

When I hired a coach, a few things happened. I stopped skipping workouts, my performance improved by leaps and bounds, and I realized no one cared how I trained but me.

Elizabeth says people often ask her, “Am I fast enough to have a coach? Am I serious enough [to have a coach]” Her response?

“Anytime you have someone to bounce ideas off of or someone to motivate you, keep you in check or just to organize [your training], I think that’s a good thing. It’s the same reason why people hire accountants to do their taxes. They could certainly do it on their own but it’s nice to have someone with the knowledge… who you can trust to do this complex task, especially since all of us have so many other things that we’re juggling. So wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t even have to think about your workout, if somebody was just… saying, ‘Do this,’ and you just have to go and do it. So that’s where I think a coach can be beneficial to any level of athlete.”

Elizabeth acknowledges that in her coaching business, over the past six years, she’s seen a remarkable decline in her athletes’ belief in many common training myths, for which she credits the increased accessibility of information, including not just the internet and social media, but all kinds of educational sources now readily available to the public. Instead, many athletes come to her now, not plagued by misinformation, but overwhelmed by the sheer volume of readily available information.

Now that we’ve waded through the sea of information pertaining to some common training myths, your job is simple: Go run - but don’t forget your heart rate monitor.

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.

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In the early 1990s, Swiss engineer and aging runner Denis Naville faced knee problems. Frustrated at being unable to run pain-free, he designed Kangoo Jumps boots so he could run with reduced joint impact. The first pair was introduced at a tradeshow in Paris in 1994, and Kangooers began bouncing across Europe and South America. With rollerblade-like boots set atop a spring sandwiched between two shells, Kangoo Jumps have seen success in choreographed fitness classes. Now runners of all ages and abilities in Colorado are discovering the benefits as well.

By Ellen Nordberg

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“If you see someone in Kangoo boots, and you say, ‘Oh that’s silly,’” says Deanna Ardrey, Olympic Trials Marathoner, “I want to tell you that it’s hard, and takes a lot of energy. You run three miles in the Kangoos and it’s like running five or six without them.”

Ardrey, age 31, a former strength coach for the CU cross-country and track team, taught Kangoo classes as a personal trainer, and sometimes uses them for her second run of the day to cross-train and reduce impact for long distances.

When wearing Kangoos, a runner expends energy in a downward motion like on a trampoline, which compresses the spring, creating rebound and cushioning the joint impact.

“Any activity or exercise that you can do in regular sneakers,” Ardrey continues, “If you do it in Kangoos, it lessens the impact on your joints by roughly 60-80%. Kangoo is great crosstraining for running. The boots allow me to do high mileage and still get the same benefits.”

Ardrey thinks the increasing popularity of Kangoos dovetails with the shift from minimalism to maximalism in running shoes.

“The barefoot minimalism trend only lasted a few years because people got injured and were less comfortable,” she says. “There was a lot of stress on the Achilles and the calf muscles. Now with the HOKA and the Altra which are built up really high, and Kangoo Jumps, a lot of folks with issues can run without pain.”

Studies exist to back up Ardrey’s claims. Researchers at the University of Nevada, the Swiss Federation Institute of Technology, and Southern Cross University in Australia conducted studies that determined wearing Kangoo Jumps while jogging significantly reduced impact compared with jogging in running shoes.

Wendy McClure, co-owner of BodyDynamics Studio in Boulder, one of Men’s Journal’s Top 100 Trainers, and one of the first fitness professionals to bring Kangoo Jumps to Colorado believes there are benefits beyond reduced impact.

“It’s hard to replace the feeling of the energy

and euphoria of running with anything else,” McClure says. “But running in Kangoo Jumps does. All that goes with a good run – the exertion, the sweat, the labored breathing – you can get this without the pain.

“The other vicarious benefits are an easily elevated heart rate with very little force exerted,” she continues, “And the recruitment of more of the posterior chain muscles that might get left behind in a typical runner’s stride. Kangoo Jumps help balance out the under-utilized muscles like gluts, and spinal extensors, while enhancing scapular stability. We can flush out compensatory patterns and correct them in a neutral environment.”

The boots come in different sizes with a range of shell strengths and spring tensions to fit anyone from five year old kids to 250 pound men.

People who are overweight or deconditioned are finding Kangoos easy to use and effective for gaining fitness and losing weight. Runners with joint issues from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs and Winter Park are taking their Kangoos to the trails and even entering short distance events.

“I ran (in Kangoos) in our Fourth of July ‘Run for Independence’ fundraiser a few years ago, and took third place in my age group,” Deanne Bugos of Fraser, age 51, fitness instructor and former marathon runner says. “Kangoos are so fun, and it’s such a great workout!

“When doctors discovered I had a bad case of arthritis in my left knee, I was so sad,” Bugos continues. “In 2011 I was introduced to Kangoo, and now I jump year round if possible. I run between three to ten miles one to three days a week. My legs are tired, but my knee never swells.”

“I love the fact that I can run in them,” agrees Doug Wagner, 62, of Superior, who regularly runs three to five miles in his Kangoos. “Since knee surgery a couple years back, it’s been painful to run on flat surfaces. Running in Kangoo Jumps is strenuous - more so than running.”

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says. “It’s a high impact sport, and can be tough on the weak links of the body. I use Kangoos for (client) runners who want to run for a lifetime, and decrease their chances for injuries. It improves VO2 max, decompresses the joints, and recruits more muscles.”

Lynn Massenzio, 51, of Broomfield ran the Graffiti Fun Run 5K with friends in Kangoos last year.

“I switched to Kangoos because I had lumbar spine surgery,” Massenzio says. “I was looking for a low impact yet strenuous activity. I took a Kangoo class and was hooked within the first ten minutes.”

McClure maintains there are benefits for uninjured runners as well.

“Many very active runners are trying to increase their cadence and speed,” she says, “And to do that many times the body has a difficult time handling the impact forces. With Kangoos, they can increase their cadence and have a higher heart rate demand. Great for alternative training day.”

As with any training tool, there are contraindications.

“If there’s a movement that creates pain, don’t repeat it,” McClure cautions. “If you have significant postures issues with your neck, it may be too stressful on the cervical spine.

“It’s the same science as a mini trampoline,” she continues. “If a cancer patient shouldn’t get on a trampoline, they shouldn’t be on boots. It’s not for pregnant ladies.”

Kangoos can also be problematic for people with heart problems, blood pressure issues, recent injuries, or extreme balance challenges.

They may not be advisable for long distances.

A Southern Cross University study cautions, “Further research work is required to assess the changes in gait pattern that the Kangoo Jumps may produce.”

McClure adds that proper fit is crucial, just like running shoes.

“Be sure you are fitted properly before purchasing them so your spring load is appropriate for your weight, height, strength, and your purpose of use,” McClure advises. Purchasing through a local dealer can also help when it comes time to replace springs, liners and shells on the boots.

Whether jogging solo, jumping in a class, or running with a group, Kangoos seem to be most popular with those who can no longer move their bodies the way they used to.

“I ran into my early 50s and had to stop due to wear and tear on my knees,” says Austin Murr, 60, who came to Kangoos through the Denver Athletic Club’s program. “When I found the Kangoo Jumps, I thought it would be a great substitute for running. This proved to be true.

“I can’t go as far or as fast because the rebounding fatigues the entire body more quickly than running,” he continues, “But it allows me to be out in the open air on beautiful days which I had missed. Add in tunes, and it is Nirvana.”

Ellen Nordberg is a health and fitness writer and group exercise instructor based in Louisville. You can find her work on www.ellennordberg.com.

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Dustin Partridge, 33, leads me out of his kitchen toward his backyard and his homemade obstacletraining course. His home sits nestled in between the tall riparian grasses of the Animas River Valley and its high Dakota Sandstone cliffs.

By Ben Brashear

Partridge is an endurance-race enthusiast and was a top-50 finisher of the Spartan race series in 2013.

The series is comprised of races that vary in length and difficulty from the 5K Sprint, the 26-mile Ultra Beast, to the 30-plus-mile summer and winter Death Race. In 2013 Reebok and Spartan partnered, which saw a drastic rise in Spartan race numbers. Last year, more than 600,000 racers competed throughout 17 countries ranging from North America, the U.K., Slovakia, and even South Korea. With Reebok now involved, the Spartan World Championship has garnered airtime on NBC and has become one of the most alluring obstacle races out there offering a purse prize of over $300,000.

Although Partridge has the World’s in mind, his ultimate focus this year reaches far beyond any monetary value. He is preparing for what may be one of the most difficult obstacle races that he will face this year, the Spartan Death Race. The Death Race is a 48-hour testament of strength and resilience of mind.

Joseph DeSena, the founder of the Spartan Race, wanted to create an event that would replicate the challenge he encountered racing numerous Ironman’s and ultra endurance events while remaining accessible to anyone willing to challenge their paradigm of “can” and “cannot.” Thus, the Death Race was conceived in 2005 and now with DeSena pushing the race for an Olympic bid, it’s a race series worth watching.

Partridge explains that the Death Race is a race without a known finish line, can take competitors anywhere from 24-48 hours to complete, and in spite of its $600 dollar entry fee does not even offer prize money. “With only a plastic skull for an award, it’s more about pushing you to your limits,” Partridge says. “The race isn’t even fair. One year they made competitors carry rocks throughout the race but the rocks varied in size from 5 pounds to 30 pounds for each racer.”

Partridge is continually trying to redefine his mental and physical limits as is evidenced by his strenuous training regimen. He lifts his right leg into view and pushing down his sock shows off a patch of scar tissue on his shin. The delicate patch is several inches long and the result of countless hours of rope climbs; the tissue never seems to heal.

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girlfriend thinks about his dedication, which seems to verge toward the masochistic, he just laughs. “She is right there with me when she can,” Partridge says.

In one hand he is carrying a homemade javelin and with the other he gestures as he explains that in between his time working his job at Natural Grocers and putting his mechanical engineering degree to use redesigning backpacking gear, he is here in his backyard training.

His high and tight haircut and squared off beard that extends to his chest makes it easy to imagine that in walking to the yard we have somehow slipped back in time to the training camps of a Greco-Roman era. In front of us stands an 8-foot high wall built from reclaimed 2-by-6’s. Suspended from an oldgrowth cottonwood to the south is a 20-foot high rope climb and a 50-pound bucket hoist filled with river rocks. Stumps litter the yard and serve as steps for plyometrics, and a backdrop for spear throwing sits far against the fenceline.

Every racer can expect to chop a cord of wood, run at least 30 miles, execute spear throws, and perform countless burpees. “The consequence for failing to complete an obstacle at a Spartan race is a mandatory 30 burpees,” Partridge says.

Partridge first became hooked on endurance racing a few years ago. “I was thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail when I ran into a woman whose husband was training for the Leadville 100 and I thought that was the stupidest thing you could do.

A year later I was at the start line,” Partridge says while tugging at his beard.

“Most people say the Leadville 100 is one of the hardest running races to do as a first hundred-miler but I wouldn’t think of doing it any other way,” Partridge says.

Finding the most difficult challenge physically and mentally is Partridge’s goal in racing and in life. The Leadville 100 was his first ultra-marathon and once he caught word of the Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour version of the Tough Mudder obstacle race held in New Jersey, he sought out the nearest 5k qualifier.

From there he dove straight into the hellish 24 hours of frigid 30-degree swims, wall climbs, and slogging through hypothermia.

“More or less you have to enjoy not being comfortable, and yeah I kinda do enjoy that,” Partridge laughs.

Partridge did not complete his first Toughest Mudder in 2012 due to hypothermia. That experience though, created in him a passion for pushing his limits and finding that edge where challenge presents itself as self-revelation. “Every race is a personal break through and that’s why you do it,” Partridge says.

The following year saw Partridge splitting his time between Colorado and Connecticut

training daily for his next 24-hour Toughest Mudder. “That’s all I thought about until my next race. I focused on cold water training by swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and in my brother’s backyard pond in Connecticut,” Partridge says.

Chickens cluck and purr between our feet and the smell of sun warmed grass washes over our conversation. One could get lost in this bucolic calm. Partridge suddenly stops walking though. He squares his shoulders in line with the spear toss obstacle.

“I couldn’t get the spear throw last year,” Partridge says as he looks over his shoulder to me and then back to the target.

We are standing about 30 feet away from the hay bale and you can almost hear the howls of endurance and exhaustion re-playing through Partridge’s mind as he furrows his brow and takes aim.

He pads his feet, which are fitted with red and white nylon minimal running shoes, into the dirt.

Across his barrel chest reads, “Poindexter Endurance,” a nod to his enthusiasm for his calculated persistence and logical approach to racing.

“Mental preparation will be what separates those that do well,” Partridge says as he snaps his arm forward releasing the spear at the target with such ferocity that his body recoils and begins to pull his feet up and off the ground. The spear sits buried to the hilt in the board a few inches low of the target.

Partridge retrieves the spear marveling that it went all the way through the backdrop and returns to square up the target once again. “It’s not like a marathon or your typical running race where you know exactly what you are going to get. With Spartan you have no idea what you are going to get,” Partridge says.

The late afternoon sun begins its descent toward the horizon and Partridge continues to fire off shot after shot gaining confidence as he begins to consistently hit the target. “With the Death Race you just go and keep going, you don’t know what you’ll get but, you just keep going,” Partridge says.

He will be out again training tomorrow and the next adapting his body and mind to the fear of the unknown, the fear of a race with no known end.

For Partridge, the ability to maintain such resolve ultimately comes down to one thing beyond his nutrition and all the hours spent training, it’s his girlfriend Jen Smith who lends her support in making this venture happen. “She enables me in being successful. She laughs at me, feeds me, and crews at my races when she can. She’s even going to come out and race in Vermont this year,” Partridge smiles.

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Colorado’s Top Prep Rivalries

Bailey Roth, Ethan Gonzales, and Liam Meirow have comprised one of the more compelling match-ups in the Colorado distance ranks as they have banged heads for several years at the top of the 4A classification. At the 2014 Colorado State Championships track meet, Meirow captured the 1600-meter crown, one second ahead of Gonzales, and two seconds ahead of Roth. Roth won the 3200-meter run, with Gonzales again second. Meirow was second in the 800 meter final behind Valor Christian’s Zac Petrie.

denver east’s cerake geberkidane running down blake young of smoky hill in the 5a state 800 meter championship.

Many of the greatest athletes have been defined by their success in their battles with rivals: Magic and Bird, Federer and Nadal, Nicklaus and Palmer, Coe and Ovett, Evert and Navratilova, Ali and Frazier and Foreman. So do rivalries inspire the top Colorado prep runners? The answer is yes… and no.

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“Coming into races you have to look at your competition and you have to see who’s going to be there and who’s not going to be there,” said Roth. “I always look at my competition with respect. There are competitors who earn my respect because of their times or their work ethic. Most importantly, I have to have confidence in my training that what I’ve done during the season will get me to where I want.

“I respect Ethan and those guys who came in with faster times than I did,” said Roth, who was a state champ in Georgia before moving to Colorado. “For me, if you start getting in the mindset of this is what so-and-so is doing, it kind of wraps me up too much into focusing on other people other than myself. In the end, you need to focus on your training, work ethic, and your strategies to be the best you can be on race day. Personally, I try not to think about my competitors when I train. Once I get my training in, I’ll be ok on race day. I don’t want to get discouraged thinking about what others have done.”

Roth ran off Gonzales’ shoulder for the first six laps of the 3200 at this year’s state meet before dropping laps of 66 and 62 seconds to break the race open. “Before the race, I noticed it was beginning to get windy, I knew that it was going to be a strategy race, and if you lead from the gun, it’s going to be tough going into the wind. I knew that if I could let him (Gonzales) go and match every move he does, get into his draft, and use the least energy possible until it’s time to go. I had it in the tank to go with two laps to go. I was very antsy throughout the race and ready to go.

I kept thinking, ‘patience, patience.’ “

Roth said that after competing at the IAAF World Youth Championships in the 2000-meter steeplechase (an event in which he now possesses the national record), he thinks more about national and global competition.

“What are they doing to compete against me on race day,” said Roth, who plans to run next year at the University of Arizona. “What are they doing in preparation? When I’m not training or I’m having an off-day, I always reflect on my competitors who are training harder than I am. Every day, someone is training to beat me. I have a target on my head.

It’s a motivator. Those people get me going.

They’re training to beat me and I’m not going to let that happen.”

“My first two years of high school, my goal was to place as high as I could on the team,” said Broomfield senior Gonzales. “By junior and senior year, the next goal is to win state championships. A lot of those days when I’m out there training by myself over the winter and the summer, part of my motivation is to beat those guys. Some of those intense days, I definitely envisioned racing those guys. If we’re running a track workout, when we’re coming to the end, I think about pulling away from them or even using a teammate to pull away from. I’ve never adjusted my workouts to beat someone else. In (Broomfield coach) Greg (Weich)’s program, we just focus developing as a complete runner. Try to get better each year.

As Greg puts it, we like to have a lot of tools in the toolbox.

“In the 3200, Bailey was stronger and tougher than I was,” said Stanford-bound Gonzales. “In the 1600 at State, I knew it was either going to come down to Bailey and me in a strength-based race, or Liam and me going out slow. I felt like I have a better kick than Bailey, but he’s as strong as an ox in the middle parts of races, and that’s where he gets the job done. In the mile, we went out slow. When we came to the last lap, I tried to make my move and keep Bailey to the outside. When I got to 200, I felt pretty strong and thought I had a good chance to win. And then Liam swung around in the last 80 meters. Liam and I have great kicks, but his was .6 seconds better (Meirow ran 56 seconds and Gonzales 57 for their last laps). Liam posted that he felt like it was one of the best races of his life, and I definitely think it was one of my best.

“Liam and I are close friends,” said Gonzales. “He and I text quite a bit. We’ve been talking about going up to his house in Summit and running some trails and hanging out and having a good time. It’s nice to race those guys I get along with and respect a lot.”

“Ethan is more of a rival because I’ve raced him often, know his tactics and running form,” said Summit senior Meirow. “When-

ever I’m training I can put that into my mind.

His tactics definitely motivate me. He likes to go out harder, but I have a stronger kick. So I try to do workouts to accommodate for going out harder. When I do 5x400, instead of doing the last one fastest in 58, I do the first one in 58 so I’m more tired for the rest of them. At least a couple of days a week I train as if his shadow is right next to me.

“Our rivalry started sophomore year,” said Meirow. “Our 5K PR was two seconds off. Junior year, we were three seconds off. So we knew we were always pretty similar. When we’re not running, it’s definitely a friendly rivalry. He’s probably my best friend in the running world. We texted good luck to each other the night before State. Once the gun goes off, it’s a battle.

“The mile is my favorite race, so winning that was awesome,” said Meirow, who took the 1600 crown in 4:18.72, followed by Gonzales in 4:19.37, and Roth in 4:21.61 in an

absolute classic of a race. “My plan was to go after the 4A state record of 4:12. Once the gun went off, it was really slow, so I decided to just go for the win. I settled into the pack in a good position on the rail. We hit the 800 in 2:17.

Then Bailey, Ethan, and I did the last 800 in 2:01. I did the last lap in 56 seconds.”

That battling nature apparently bleeds over into other areas of Meirow’s life.

“I’m the most competitive person I’ve met,” said Meirow, who will run in college at Oklahoma. “Even eating. At Regionals, we went to Golden Corral that night and I challenged a 260-pound shotputter to an eating contest. We precisely weighed each plate, and I ended up beating him by a pound.”

“It’s a motivator knowing I have great competition, I love it. It gives you a better chance of PR’ing,” said Cerake Geberkidane of Denver East, who swept the Class 5A State 800, 1600, and 3200 titles, and tantalized the fans at the State meet with not only his raw

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power, but how close he came to beating some long-standing records.

“I want to win, I want to triple bad,” the future Oklahoma State runner said before beginning his quest at the State meet. “I’m willing to go into massive pain to achieve my goal.” Geberkidane doesn’t focus on any particular competitor, and it shows in his unique, hard-charge-from-behind style. Geberkidane won the 3200 by 10 seconds in 9:13.68, and the 800 by barely catching Smoky Hill’s Blake Yount in the last few meters in a time of 1:52.30, missing Kirk Webb’s state record by .55 of a second. He capped his brilliant prep career with a controlled first lap in the 1600 behind Poudre’s Paul Miller before exploding past him to win in 4:11.46, less than a half-second off the 33-year old state record.

“It makes me train harder when you think about specific people and teams,” said Cherry Creek junior Daniel Book, the 2013 5A 800-meter state champion. “I definitely thought about Cerake and Blake when it came to the 800, especially leading up to the state meet.

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training, I always thought about ThunderRidge because they beat us twice this year,” said Book, who anchored the Bruins to the state title in that relay in 3:17.95, a half-second ahead of Fountain-Fort Carson. Fairview’s Zane Vanderberg passed Book and the FountainFort Carson anchor in the first 100 of their leg, but then Book passed them back the last 100, with an absolutely possessed look on his face. “I wanted it so bad, especially after the mile that I ran about an hour before (a disappointing 11th-place finish). It’s something I’ll always be proud of.” It was also redemption for Book’s team after they were in the lead on the third leg of the 4x400 relay in 2013, only to see teammate Shane Rhodes’ hamstring give out.

Jennifer Celis of Hotchkiss and Tabor Scholl of West Grand have dueled in the 2A ranks for years, too. “Tabor and I are friendly rivals,” said Celis, who broke her own state record in the 800 by two seconds in 2:11.43, and the 1600 record that had stood since 1990, in 4:58.55, both with Scholl in second-place. “When I’m training I do think of Tabor. I think that she might go out and set the pace, she might be behind me, or she might

be on my shoulder. I think that’s definitely a motivator when I’m training. I think about what she’s doing and how she’s preparing.

Sometimes I think Tabor is probably training so I should be training and I can’t skip out.

“I always look forward to good competition to push me so I can push back,” said Celis, who also successfully defended her 2A state title in the 400 meters. “It’s always a motivator knowing that they want it as bad as I do, and I have to prove how bad I want it.

“(Our matchups) have gone in my favor, which is nice, but I can’t let that get to my head,” said Celis, who will move on to run at Oklahoma State. “I can’t take it for granted because if I let my guard down, she (Scholl) will come up and beat me. She has some good foot speed and endurance, so it’s cool when we match up for events like the 800 or the mile.”

“Jennifer is a great competitor because every time you get on the starting line with her, she gets us both ready to go,” said Scholl, who recently ran 4:29.96 for 1500 meters and 17:32.96 for 5000 meters at the Portland Track Festival. “She pulls you to a different level because she wants to run fast. It doesn’t become a cat-and-mouse game. She makes it fun as well. You might be nervous before, and she’s not so serious before the start.

“I just do what works for me and focus on myself, and what I need to improve upon as an individual,” said Scholl. “For example this year, I knew I had a really good aerobic base, but I needed to work on my speed, against Celis or not. I don’t like to think about what other people are doing so I can be the best that I can be and have confidence.” She attributes part of this to her broad-based interests that include road racing and Nordic skiing. “It keeps it fresh and I think it helps me not focus on what is this person doing better than me, or how can I beat this person?”

Like Meirow, Scholl says her competitive nature bleeds into other areas.

“I’m very competitive. People will say we are the most competitive brother and sister,” said Scholl, referring to her standout younger brother, Tyler. “I want to win because it’s what I’ve grown up around. We even compete on our ranch about who can irrigate our meadows faster.”

These amazing prep runners show you that you can use rivalries to motivate you if you wish, but sometimes the best tool is an intensely competitive nature.

Bill Stahl coaches cross country and track at Brighton High School. He owns a youth sports business called i9 Sports.

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ittle things mean a lot. Much more, it turns out, than two Colorado runners had ever imagined.

When accomplished masters runner Connie DeMercurio guided a blind runner entering his first 13.1-mile race, the Crossroads Half Marathon in Fort Collins, in 2009, it seemed at the time no more than a small, shortterm act of kindness. Yet this “little thing,” this simple tie to each other, began a shared journey that, despite bumps in the road, continues to this day.

Dan Berlin, now 43, was struggling with the increasing loss of his sight five years ago when he decided to give running a try.

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Always an athlete, he’d played football and run track in school and in later years worked out at a gym. “Five years ago the farthest I’d run since school days was a three-mile jog to the gym,” Berlin said.

That was around the time failing eyesight forced him to give up driving and he could no longer do simple things like navigating his way through a grocery store. The loss of independence was painful. “I needed to find a way to relieve stress and stay fit,” Berlin said. “I decided to give running a try.” He chose to run on bike paths. Fort Collins has an expansive network of dedicated bicycle/running trails narrow enough that Berlin could make out the

edges, and where traffic was not an issue. His choice was a good one. Soon he was searching for a goal that would keep him running.

Signing up for a half-marathon, a distance that seemed to Berlin challenging yet doable, became the next step. In Runners World magazine he found and followed to the letter a ten-week “intermediate” half-marathon training program. All went well until race day grew near and Berlin realized that if he ran solo he’d be at risk for becoming a hazard, to himself and to fellow runners. He’d not be able to see cones marking the course and running in a pack would present a whole new set of problems which might include bumping into people, tripping them up, missing turns, falling down and who knows what else. After giving his dilemma some thought, Berlin, a self-proclaimed problem-solver, contacted Crossroads Race Director John Lonsdale for help.

Enter Connie DeMercurio, then a veteran of 20-plus marathons and a familiar presence on the Fort Collins running scene.

DeMercurio, along with a dozen other Fort Collins runners, responded to Lonsdale’s email and volunteered to guide Berlin. Her excessive enthusiasm for the task and her persistence paid off. (She called Lonsdale several times to explain why she was the person for the job.)

DeMercurio’s devotion to running extends far beyond the personal satisfaction she derives from running and racing. She has served as treasurer and president of the Fort Collins Running Club, doubling its membership during her two-year tenure at the helm. She’s been active in “Athletes in Tandem,” frequently pushing a stroller carrying a challenged child or adult, sharing with them the thrill of being part of a crowd running a race.

Growing up in Chicago and Santa Barbara, California, DeMercurio confesses to being a couch potato until she discovered swimming at age 21. Then after insisting to Doug, her runner husband, that she hated it, she began to run at age 30 after determining it was the most convenient way to get some exercise after dropping her daughter off at preschool. In 1990 she entered the 10K Colorado Run and completed it in less than 48 minutes, good enough to earn a coveted “elite runner” long-sleeved shirt.

That was the beginning. Today she has completed 28 marathons, her fastest a 3:18:36 in Napa Valley, California in 2010, at age 54. She clocked the fastest half-marathon time in Colorado in her age group with a 1:33 in Georgetown in 2012.

“She gets faster as she gets older,” said daughter Marissa who did the Chicago Marathon with her mom. Son Nate, an Ironman, joined his mom for the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. in 2008.

DeMercurio owned and operated local restaurants with her husband, until 1982 when she joined Project Self Sufficiency as Special Projects Coordinator. The Fort Collins area non-profit helps single parents complete their educational goals and become self-sufficient.

“Let’s go,” DeMercurio insisted moments after meeting Berlin for the first time two weeks before the Crossroads Half.

“Connie taught me how to run,”

Berlin said. “There I was in my Crocs, figuring we’d have a bit of conversation before we hit the road, but no, Connie was ready to go when she showed up at my house. It’s been like that ever since.”

Berlin, his wife Sheila, and children Talia and Ky, moved to Fort Collins in 2007 when Berlin joined two partners in acquiring Rodelle Inc, a vanilla and spice company based in Fort Collins. A food science major at Penn State University, Berlin grew up in Hersey, Pennsylvania and worked in the chocolate factory in his hometown. He’s been in the food business ever since and has had equal loyalties to chocolate and vanilla.

Running has become part of the family culture. Sheila, who resisted for a long time, started running in 2013. Talia, now 13, is on the cross country team at Lesher Middle School and frequently accompanies her dad on runs, holding his hand. Berlin says he can still beat her at distances over a half-mile, but she’s gaining steadily.

Over time Berlin and DeMercurio have become a smooth-running team. They talk to each other often during runs. DeMercurio stays a little ahead of Berlin and he follows, using his ability to see white lines and shadows.

DeMercurio has learned to wear contrasting clothing to help him stay on track. In crowded race situations, they hold on to opposite ends of an 18-inch nylon cord with knots at the ends that tethers them together.

With DeMercurio’s guidance, Berlin completed the Crossroads Half Marathon, running the whole way, in two hours and ten minutes. “It was harder than I thought it would be,” he admits. He had trained systematically and achieved the goal he’d set for himself. He didn’t plan to race again. But one thing led to another, and after participating as part of a relay team in the Denver Marathon and completing another half marathon in Loveland during the next few months, he was hopelessly hooked.

Since 2009, he and DeMercurio have completed seven marathons together from Boston to Denver, New York to Washington D.C, and two in Fort Collins. In their first marathon experience together, Berlin stepped on the back of DeMercurio’s heel and her shoe came off.

They have run enough half marathons together that they’ve lost count. In 2012, they both pushed a challenged athlete in the Crossroads Half-Marathon.

Six days before the October 2012 Marine Corps Marathon, DeMercurio’s knee swelled to the size of a grapefruit for no apparent reason. She sought medical attention and had it drained twice before the trip to Washington D. C. She was determined to start the race with Berlin, but was smart enough to line-up a back-up guide in case she had to drop out. She knew that Dan had trained to run a personal best and didn’t want to keep him from accomplishing that goal. Every few miles she asked Dan to consider going on without her and then relayed his wishes to the back-up guide.

At mile 13 when DeMercurio told Berlin that she was going to finish no matter what it took, he told her to tell the back-up that they weren’t going to need him. She felt conflicted but knew that it was Berlin’s decision

to make.

“I knew Connie would need to slow down, perhaps be forced to walk before the race was over, but I was going to stay with her if it was her intention to finish,” Berlin said.

They finished the marathon, but it would be their last race together for the forseeable future. Getting out of D.C. with the threat of Hurricane Sandy looming turned into a three-day nightmare, cutting short Berlin’s family time in D. C. and causing delays and cancelled flights.

DeMercurio escaped the oncoming storm by jumping into her sister’s car for a painful four-hour drive to her sister’s home in New Jersey, her knee packed in ice. Once there, instead of enjoying a special time with her sister, she experienced her first hurricane complete with loss of power that did not return until after she’d returned to Colorado.

Her knee failed to improve, but it wasn’t until three months later that a slowgrowing infection was finally diagnosed.

DeMercurio began a four-month course of antibiotics combined with total rest for the knee. She complied with doctor’s orders, getting an upper body and cardiovascular workout by swimming three miles a day with a pull buoy that allowed her legs to float behind her.

Once diagnosed, DeMercurio had to tell Berlin that she would not be able to run the 2013 Boston Marathon with him as originally planned. They had run the 2012 race together, the hottest on record, and although they finished in under four hours, Berlin wanted to return for a more normal Boston experience.

DeMercurio connected Berlin with Pete Kardasis, her future son-in-law, to guide him.

Berlin and Kardasis were in the finishing chutes and Berlin’s daughter, Talia, stood on the sidelines with a rose for her dad when the first explosion occurred. They all felt extremely fortunate to find each other before the chaos that ensued moments later. So much for a “normal” Boston.

On April 28, 2013 just as she was finally able to start using her lower body again, DeMercurio was biking alone, minus cell phone, in a remote area east of Fort Collins. Distracted by reaching for her water bottle, she collided with a cement berm, landing hard on her right side. After fifteen minutes, she spotted a passing car and called for help.

At Medical Center of the Rockies she began recovery from a broken hip, a compound fracture of her elbow, a third degree shoulder separation and a broken thumb. With a plate, a rod and wire holding her body parts together, she left the hospital after three days and was walking in ten. A four-to-six -week time in a wheelchair was predicted.

Two days out of the hospital she asked Athletes in Tandem Director, Dennis Vanderheiden, to borrow an adult jogging stroller so she could go outdoors and get fresh air with her husband pushing her. On her first outing, DeMercurio hatched an unlikely but not surprising plan to turn something negative into something positive. On Sunday morning, a week after her accident, she “rode” the Colorado Run 10K in Fort Collins, pushed by both Vanderheiden and Berlin.

In three weeks DeMercurio was back on her bike and in August she and Berlin took a slow, tentative run together. In September, the hardware was removed from her hip and after a time of adjustment, her hip was ready for more impact.

Call it indomitable spirit, toughness, persistence, whatever it is, DeMercurio has it, and it has paid off. In January 2014 after a couple of shorter runs, she has gone ten miles.

“Hopeful, yet cautious. My hip has improved tremendously in just the past six weeks,” she said. “The knee has some residual discomfort, but it’s doable. I don’t know if I will ever get back to the level of speed and endurance I once had, but I am just so grateful to be able to call myself a runner again!”

In December 2013, assisted by two guides from the US Association of Blind Athletes, Berlin set a personal record of 3:35 at the California International Marathon in Sacramento. Daughter Talia not only guided her dad through airports, but also volunteered at a race aid station and met him at the finish.

When DeMercurio relinquished her position as president of the Fort Collins Running Club, Berlin took her place. “I was the last man standing, he said. “A strong board, bolstered by some enthusiastic new members, were excited to see the club thrive but no one stepped up to take on the leadership role. “It was the least I could do to pay back the Fort Collins running community for what they have done for me.”

DeMercurio says her first “return to running” goal was to push a challenged athlete in the Colorado Run 10K in May 2014 “Coming full circle is the best comeback I can think of.” she said. “I am so looking forward to running with Dan again, but it will be more for fun than training as he has surpassed me in both speed and distance.”

DeMercurio not only attained her goal of running the Colorado Run 10K (now named Access Health), she earned first place in her age group with a time of 52:14 pushing a challenged athlete in a running stroller like the one she rode in last year.

In October 2014, Berlin will join three friends to do the rim-to-rim-to-rim Grand Canyon run. As far as he knows, he’ll be the first blind runner to complete the 46-miles on a narrow, rocky trail. “The farthest I’ve ever run is 27 miles,” Berlin said. “But I’m up for the challenge.”

Berlin and DeMercurio will always be friends. “Dan became like a brother to me, but because we are both busy with work and family, we don’t see each other as much these days,” DeMercurio said.

“It’s not about the races,” Berlin said.

“It’s the hours of training and the people I run with that are the heart of running for me. I cannot wait to be out running with Connie again.”

No one in Fort Collins will be surprised when they see Connie DeMercurio and Dan Berlin out on the Fort Collins running trails, chatting away to each other about the little things that make life worthwhile.

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carbohydrates:

Why are they so confusing?

What are “carbs”?

Carbohydrates seem to be a source of confusion for marathoners and fitness joggers alike. Due to the Paleo Diet, Grain Brain, Wheat Belly, and other trendy diet books, many runners don’t know what to eat. They just think they should avoid pasta, bagels, juice, bananas and sugar—even if these foods are non-problematic for them. Yet, most of the carbs are evil, fattening & bad for you hype is targeted not to runners but to the masses of overfat, underfit people whose bodies do not handle carbohydrates as healthfully.

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Some runners are confused about carbs because they do not even know what carbohydrates are. One marathoner claimed he “stayed away from carbs.” Yet, he routinely ate oatmeal for breakfast, whole wheat wraps for lunch, and sweet potato with dinner. He failed to understand that oatmeal, wraps, and potatoes are carbohydrates. He was actually limiting his intake of refined sugars; there is a big difference!

Here's what he needed to know about Carb Biochemistry 101:

• Carbohydrates include both sugars and starches. Carbs are in fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk (lactose). These carbs all digest into the simple sugar glucose. Glucose travels in the blood and, with the help of insulin, is taken up for fuel by the muscles. Runners who restrict carbs pay the price—“dead legs” and inability to perform at their best.

• All carbs—both sugars and starches—are equal sources of muscle fuel.

Regardless of whether you eat a starchy potato or sugary candy, the end product is the simple sugar glucose. Some of that glucose feeds your brain; some of it fuels your muscles; and some gets stored in muscles as glycogen, ready to be used for fuel during hard and extended exercise.

• Sugars and starches are biochemically similar. For example, an unripe banana (or any fruit) is starchy. As it ripens, it becomes sweeter; the starch converts into sugar. In comparison, peas (and other vegetables) are sweet when young and their sugar converts into starch as they mature.

Are carbs bad for you?

Regarding health, some carbs are better for you than others because they offer more nutrients. For example, the sugar in sport drinks provides "empty calories" with no nutritional value (unless they are fortified to give a healthier appearance). The sugar in orange juice is accompanied with vitamin C, folate, potassium, and many other vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that contribute to good health.

While juice offers slightly less nutritional value than you’d get by eating the whole fruit, most anti-juice hype is targeted at overfat people. Liquid calories from juice, soda and sports drinks do not contribute to satiety

(fullness). Hence, drinking sugary beverages with meals adds extra calories that can contribute to undesired weight gain. Yet, for active people who want to gain weight, juice can help a skinny runner easily boost calorie intake while simultaneously adding carbs for fuel that enhances muscle-building workouts.

Even though refined sugar adds “junk calories” to a sports diet, you need not eat a sugar-free diet to have a good diet. A fit and healthy runner’s menu can accommodate 10% of calories from refined sugar (World Health Organization's guidelines). Yet, if you frequently consume sports drinks, gels, and sports candies—as well as other sweets—you can easily consume more than 250 to 350 calories (10% of calories) from refined sugar. Please don’t displace too many fruits, veggies and whole grains with empty calories from sugar...

What about high fructose corn syrup?

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), also deemed evil and fattening, is less evil and less fattening than portrayed by the media.

(Ninety percent of 567 media reports on HFCS since 2004 replaced science with opinion and were biased to the erroneous.) HFCS is a double molecule comprised of 45% glucose, 55% fructose—the same as honey and similar to white sugar (50% glucose, 50% fructose). The negative hype about HFCS applies primarily to overweight folks who consume excessive calories of sweets, soda, candies and processed foods sweetened with HFCS. While no one needs excessive, lack-luster calories that could be better spent on nutrient-rich fruits, veggie and whole grains, does an athlete really need to fret about a few calories of HFCS in ketchup?

Are carbs fattening?

Despite popular belief, carbohydrates are not inherently fattening. Excess calories are fattening. Excess calories of carbs (bread, bagels, pasta) are actually less fattening than are excess calories of fat (butter, salad oil, cheese).

That’s because storing excess calories of sugar as body fat requires more energy than does storing excess calories of dietary fat as body fat. This means, if you are destined to be gluttonous and

want to suffer the least weight gain, indulge in (high carb) frozen yogurt instead of (high fat) ice cream!

What about sugar “highs” and “lows”?

Sugar “highs” and “lows” can easily occur in overfat, underfit people. Most runners, however, can metabolize sugar without problems. That's because exercise enhances the transport of sugar from your blood into your muscles with far less insulin than needed by the body of an unfit person. The unfit body contributes to the rise in blood sugar that triggers the need for excess insulin and leads to the “crash.”

The most common reason for “sugar crashes” (hypoglycemia) among runners relates to running out of fuel. The shakiness and sweats are because the athlete did not eat enough carbs to maintain normal blood glucose levels and the brain is now demanding sugar. One marathoner thought the 100-calorie gel he took at mile 16 caused him to “crash.” More likely, he needed 200 to 300 calories to meet his energy needs, not just 100 calories.

You are an experiment of one

If you have intestinal distress relating to wheat, gels, onions, milk or any of a multitude of fruits, veggies and grains, your best bet is to figure out how much (if any) you can tolerate.

The dose might be the poison. If you need to eliminate wheat due to celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you might have trouble getting enough carbs to fuel your muscles. That is, you’d need to eat 3 cups of blueberries to replace one bagel. Not only is that expensive, but also puts you at high risk for undesired pit stops. Consulting with a registered dietitian (RD) can be a smart idea! The referral network at SCANdpg. org can help you find a local sports RD who can address your food concerns and take the confusion out of carbohydrates.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD is the author of several sports nutrition books. For information about her new Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 5th Edition, and her food guides for runners, cyclists and soccer players, see www.nancyclarkrd.com. For online education, visit www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com. coloradorunnermag.com 31

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Berhane and Daska Win Bolder Boulder 10K

Colfax Marathon Weekend Attracts Thousands

Eritrea’s Afewerki Berhane took the win for the men’s race in 29:11, with Allan Kiprono of Kenya coming in close behind in 29:13. Solomon Deksisa of Ethiopia rounded out the podium, coming in third in 29:21. The first American male to finish was Colorado’s own Sean Quigley.

Seeded on the third American team — USA White - Quigley surprised everyone with a seventh place finish in 30:04.

The women’s elite race saw Ethiopia’s Mamitu Daska repeat her 2012 win, crossing the line in 32:21. Fan-favorite Shalane Flanagan finished in second in 33:05, and Kenya’s Risper Gesabwa rounded out the top three in 33:39.

“We know that professional athletes who are altitude trained consistently do very well at the BolderBOULDER,” said BolderBOULDER professional athlete coordinator Don Janicki. “The top three men’s and women’s team including the USA Red teams, all have athletes that train at altitude.”

Race organizers announced that 52,115 walkers and runners registered for the 2014 race and 45,828 racers crossed the finish line. The registration and finisher numbers do not reflect the additional 2,600 service men and women that participated in BolderBOULDER military satellite races around the world.

“We knew going into today that we had registration numbers close to 50,000 and then we registered an additional 1,100 runners on race day, making it the third largest race day registration in the history of the BolderBOULDER,” said race director Cliff Bosley.

The event finished with a touching Memorial Day Tribute at the University of Colorado Folsom Field with more than 100,000 people in attendance. Skydivers each carrying a flag from a US military branch landed in the center of the stadium

the men’s and women’s podium spots. Jay finished in 15:42 and Ashley in 17:49.

The headliner of the weekend was the Colfax Marathon, where the top three finishing times for both the men and the women were more than a few minutes apart. For the men, Pat Sullivan grabbed the win in 2:40:47. Austin Cotant finished second in 2:48:51, and Matthew Roberts rounded out the podium in 2:52:23.

The women’s marathon winner was Alysha De Laurell in 2:58:40. Coming in second was Lin Lascelles in 3:07:10, with third place finisher Pam Borealis crossing the line in 3:15:02.

There was $1,000 on the line for the Colfax Marathon Relay, but not for the winners. The winners of the Relay would have the opportunity to choose the charity they wished the funds to go to if they won. In the end, Team

Runners and spectators alike couldn’t have asked for a better day for the 36th Annual BolderBOULDER. Early morning cool temperatures turned into warm breezes under sunny skies as 50,000 runners took to the streets of Boulder and ran into Folsom Field. What’s more, the incredible BolderBOULDER Memorial Day Tribute shook the stadium – and everyone’s hearts – as skydivers, a presentation of the Nation’s Colors with a 21-gun-salute, an enlistment ceremony, an honoring of veterans and a military jet flyover put the finishing touches on the event at noon.

The BolderBOULDER is wellknown for its wave-style start, featuring dozens upon dozens of waves of runners, seeded in each wave based on a qualification time. The first wave of the race is known as the Citizen’s race, featuring some of the nation’s top runners.

In the men’s Citizen’s race, Colorado State University assistant cross country coach Scott Dahlberg took the lead in the second mile to break away from the field and take the win. Dahlberg, 29, finished in 30:50, only six seconds ahead of second-place finisher Andy Wacker, a former runner for the University of Colorado. Wacker finished in 30:56. Rounding out the top three was Gunnison’s Josh Eberly, who crossed the line in 31:01.

The women’s Citizen’s race saw 24-year-old Sarah Crouch of South Lake Tahoe take the win in 35:11. Second and third place belonged to locals, with Boulder’s Melissa Dock coming in second in 35:42, and Newton Running Elite’s Kristen Arendt of Niwot in third in 35:49.

One of the most exciting parts of the BolderBOULDER is the International Team Challenge, where elites from all over the world compete on teams for a large prize purse. The BolderBOULDER established the International Team Challenge in 1998 and it includes professional runners from all over the world that compete on three-person teams in a team by country format, for one of the largest nonmarathon prize purse races in the country. This year’s total prize purse ws valued at $145,240 before bonuses.

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and following, Brigadier General William F. Mullen conducted an enlistment ceremony with over 50 recruits. The ceremony also honored two World War II veterans, Dr. Richard Jessor from Boulder, and Jack Thurman from Longmont. The day was then capped with a flyover from the Rocky Mountain Renegades, a group of professional and retired military pilots from along the Front Range of Colorado.

45,828 Finishers - Timing by: End Result - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: Belete Assefa, 29:22 (2011); Lineth Chepkurui, 32:29 (2011) Overall Elite Male: 1. Afewerki Berhane, ETH, 29:11 CR; 2. Allan Kiprono, KEN, 29:13; 3. Solomon Deksisa, ETH, 29:21; 4. Juan Luis Barrios Nieves, MEX, 29:30; 5. Samson Gebreyohannes, ERI, 29:48; 6. Tilahun Regassa, ETH, 29:59; 7. Sean Quigley, USA, 30:04; 8. Byron Piedra, ECU, 30:10; 9. Ryan Hall, USA, 30:12; 10. Kiflom Sium, ERI 30:21.

Overall Elite Female: 1. Mamitu Daska, ETH, 32:21 CR; 2.

Shalane Flanagan, USA, 33:05; 3. Risper Gesabwa, KEN, 33:39; 4. Deena Kastor, USA, 33:58; 5. Santa Ines Melchor Huiza, PER, 34:19; 6. Amane Gobena, ETH, 34:24; 7. Agnes Cheserek, KEN, 34:38; 8. Zemzem Ahmed, ETH, 34:48; 9. Nazret Weldu Gebrehwet, ERI, 35:01; 10. Letekidan Gebreaman Hailemaria, ERI, 35:02.

Overall Citizen Male: 1. Scott Dahlberg, 29, Fort Collins, CO, 30:50; 2. Andrew Wacker, 25, Boulder, CO, 30:56; 3.

Joshua Eberly, 33, Gunnison, CO, 31:01; 4. Hillary Chesire, 22, Boulder, CO, 31:14; 5. Ben Payne, 32, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 31:41. Masters (40+): 1. Chris Grauch, 41, Boulder, CO, 33:48; 2. Silvio Guerra, 45, Fredericksburg, VA, 34:06; 3.

Robert Weiner, 49, Evergreen, CO, 34:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fleming, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:03; 2. Andy Ames, 51, Boulder, CO, 35:48; 3. Dan King, 54, Boulder, CO, 36:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 63, Greeley, CO, 39:21; 2. Wayne Chick, 61, Los Lunas, NM, 40:13; 3.

Rich Sandoval, 60, Boulder, CO, 43:11. Overall Female: 1.

Sarah Crouch, 24, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 35:11; 2. Melissa Dock, 32, Boulder, CO, 35:42; 3. Kristen Arendt, 25, Niwot, CO, 35:49; 4. Rebecca Robinson, 31, Louisville, CO, 36:08; 5. Nuta Olaru, 43, Longmont, CO, 36:24. Masters (40+): 1.

Nuta Olaru, 43, Longmont, CO, 36:24; 2. Joanna Zeiger, 44, Boulder, CO, 36:51; 3. Melody Fairchild, 40, Boulder, CO, 36:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Alico, 51, Boulder, CO, 40:49; 2. Laura Bruess, 53, Boulder, CO, 41:47; 3. Heidy Lozano, 51, Boulder, CO, 42:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Carolyn Davidson, 71, Golden, CO, 41:22; 2. Edie Stevenson, 64, Boulder, CO, 45:12; 3. Mary Ann Moseley, 60, Boulder, CO, 48:53.

Photography By marathonfoto, metrophoto llc and steve glass

Thousands of participants took the streets of Denver for the Colfax Marathon and their associated events on Saturday and Sunday morning, May 17-18. Saturday featured the Bellco 5K, and Sunday featured the Colfax Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and Urban 10 Miler. As usual, many of Colorado’s top talent came out for the event.

Saturday’s 5K event saw husband and wife team Ashley and Jay Luna grab both

Newton Running Elite stole the show! Both the men’s and the women’s teams took top honors in the Relay event, the men in 2:14:48 (just over the record), and the women in 2:45:07.

Coming in second for the men’s relay race was Team Colorado Running Club, followed by Team Vista Nation XC. For the women’s relay, Team Mercuria Running Women grabbed second, and Team Revolution Running finished third.

The men’s half marathon was mighty close, with Geofrey Terer crossing the line first in 1:08:36. Only eight seconds separated second and third place, with Brad Ray finishing behind Terer in 1:09:08, and Patrick Rizzo rounding out the top three in 1:09:16.

The women’s half marathon saw Brianne Nelson run away with the win. Her finishing time of 1:16:07 was almost seven minutes less than second place finisher Bethany Chang, who came in at 1:23:02.

The men’s 10 miler event saw an exciting finish, as Jon Kuehler and Jake Schaner made a sprint finisher. Kuehler came out on top, finishing in 59:26, and Schaner followed in second in 59:30. In the women’s 10 miler, Natalie Davey took the win in 1:04:40.

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Nichols Shatters Greenland 50K Record in 3:13

A sold-out field converged on the Greenland Open Space on Saturday morning, May 3 for Colorado Runner’s Greenland Trail Races. Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted the 50K, 25K and 8 Mile participants as waves of runners set out on the course for a great event. The highlight of the day was Alex Nichols’ crushing of the 50K course record.

The reigning men’s 50K course record holder – Peter Maksimow – took off from the start. He held first place through the first three loops of the course, until Nichols met up with him at the start of the fourth and final loop at around 24 miles into the race. Nichols continued his blazing pace and crossed the line in 3:13:38. Maksimow finished second in 3:20:01, also beating his 2013 course record.

“I was trying to run under 3:20, which was right around the course record. That was the goal going into it. That’s about 6:30 pace. On the first lap Peter Maksimow just took off on me and I just let him go. Then just as the race progressed I started to feel better and better. I negative split each lap so I was very surprised by myself,” said Nichols, who placed third in last year’s Skyrunner World Series.

The women’s 50K race was dominated by 42-year old Elizabeth Gold, who finished up her race in 4:16:35, also good for tenth overall.

The men’s 25K winner was 18-year old Sam Long of Boulder in 1:37:06, with 21year old Kory Skattum not far behind, finishing second in 1:38:02. In the women’s 25K, Heather Utrata, the current course record holder, took top

honors in 1:48:59.

The top two male finishers of the 8 Mile pushed each other to the finish, as 33-year old Andrew Knutsen grabbed first in 48:34, and 51-year old Andy Ames took second in 48:56. Andy Ames’ 2006 course record of 46:33 remains untouched. The women’s 8 Mile champion also finished third overall: Hayley Benson of Littleton crossed the line in 54:08. Second place (and fifth overall) belonged to 36-year old Lindsay Krause in 56:18.

933 Finishers (50K = 142, 25K = 302, 8M = 489) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,850’ - Course Records: 50K = Peter Maksimow, 3:21:10 (2013); Kerrie Bruxvoort, 3:51:27 (2012); 25K = Neil McDonagh, 1:32:22 (2013); Heather Utrata, 1:45:45 (2012); 8M = Andy Ames, 46:33 (2006); Kim Dobson, 51:36 (2012) 50K Overall Male: 1. Alex Nichols, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:13:38; 2. Peter Maksimow, 35, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:20:01; 3. Scott Howell, 36, Longmont, CO, 3:46:30; 4. Scott Swaney, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:55:20; 5.

Raymond Laws, 23, Longmont, CO, 3:59:37. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Swaney, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:55:20.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Selden, 54, Lyons, CO, 4:45:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Diaz, 65, Pueblo, CO, 5:45:03. Overall Female: 1. Elizabeth Gold, 42, Englewood, CO, 4:16:34; 2. Amber Schriner, 35, Erie, CO, 4:49:36; 3. Karen Brennan, 47, Castle Rock, CO, 4:53:57; 4. Mary Freivogel, 37, Littleton, CO, 4:56:12; 5. Meredith Devine, 33, Lafayette, CO, 5:05:32. Masters (40+): 1. Elizabeth Gold, 42, Englewood, CO, 4:16:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathleen Wendel, 58, Ames, IA, 5:15:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Paulette Arns, 61, Pueblo, CO, 6:35:13.

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Cottonwood Classic Celebrates 19th Year

Conditions were perfect for the 19th Annual Cottonwood Classic 5K race in Thornton on May 21. Ryan Meyer, 23, from Colorado Springs set a new course record at 15:29. Multi-time winner Kara Ford, 35, from Broomfield won the women’s run division with a time of 18:35. Vladimir Fabian, 50, and Marianne Martino, 63, took home the honors in the male and female race walking divisions.

The flat course winds through a series of trails and roads in north Thornton and the course was very green this year with water running high in the canals. Nine elementary schools competed in the schools division and a team of two boys and two girls from Arapahoe Ridge won the fastest coed team challenge with an average time of 26:19. A total of 702 participants registered for this year’s race.

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618 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Ben Zywicki, 15:32 (2013); Bevin Kennelly-Thomps, 17:43 (2009) Overall Male: 1. Ryan Meyer, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:29 CR; 2. Adam Rich, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:58; 3. Steve Chu, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:14; 4.

Nick Robinson, 20, Northglenn, CO, 17:46; 5. Jason Graham, 28, Westminster, CO, 17:58. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Finegan, 42, Thornton, CO, 19:41; 2. Dan Cornell, 43, Morrison, CO, 19:43; 3. Shaun Schafer, 46, Thornton, CO, 21:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Hopkins, 51, Boulder, CO, 19:35; 2. Al Bourgeois, 59, Boulder, CO, 20:07; 3. Bill Wright, 52, Superior, CO, 21:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Dennis Rademacher, 61, Thornton, CO, 23:06; 2. Kevin Kiehl, 60, Thornton, CO, 23:14; 3. Don Larson, 73, Boulder, CO, 24:08. Overall Female: 1. Kara Ford, 35, Broomfield, CO, 18:32; 2.

Camille Morales, 16, Golden, CO, 19:59; 3. Janine Stone, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 21:13; 4. Tasha Vanmarter, 31, Northglenn, CO, 22:23; 5. Sheri Wright, 50, Superior, CO, 22:44. Masters (40+): 1. Lori Schafer, 45, Thornton, CO, 24:02; 2. Christina Simpson, 45, Thornton, CO, 25:06; 3. Kim Street, 48, Brighton, CO, 26:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheri Wright, 50, Superior, CO, 22:44; 2. Renee Abboud, 50, Broomfield, CO, 24:21; 3. Linda Haire, 51, Thornton, CO, 26:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Jan Kiehl, 60, Thornton, CO, 27:36; 2. Kim Jennemann, 61, Thornton, CO, 37:00; 3. Madonna Torgerson, 67, Thornton, CO, 38:28.

Garrett And Chyr Win Cherry Creek Sneak 10M Sunday morning, April 27, saw cloudy skies, rain, wind and cold temperatures, but in a runner’s world, there’s no better weather. Thousands of participants came out to run, walk or spectate at the Cherry Creek Sneak 10 Mile, 5 Mile, 5K and 1.5 Mile Sprint, and some great times were posted in each respective distance.

In the men’s 10 mile race, Denver’s own Taylor Garrett took the prize with a 57:19 finishing time. The women’s 10 mile saw reigning champion Nicole Chyr keep her title with a finishing time of 1:03:29. It was a close race though, with second place finisher Bethany Chang hot on her heels, coming in at 1:03:34.

In the men’s 5 mile, Fort Collins’ Scott Dahlberg took top honors in 24:51. The women’s 5 mile race was dominated by Nell Rojas who crossed the line in 28:54.

The men’s 5K race was extremely close, with the top three finishers coming in within twenty seconds of one another. 36-year old Rob Kosick took the win in 17:27. In the women’s 5K, 10-year old Alayna Szuch of Evergreen put on quite a show, winning in 19:18.

6,117 Finishers (10M = 1,239, 5M = 1,819, 5K = 2,970) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 10M = Tate Behning, 55:39 (2012); Deanna Ardrey, 1:02:39 (2012); 5M = Brandon Johnson, 24:57 (2012); Kara Lubieniecki, 28:46 (2012); 5K = Charles Hillig, 15:36 (2012); Sarah Pizzo, 18:07 (2009)

marc bromberg of boulder finishes the 10 mile in 1:03:37.

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10M Overall Male: 1. Taylor Garrett, 25, 57:19; 2. Frank Therrian, 29, 58:24; 3. Lucas Crespin, 29, 1:00:37; 4.

Simon Escorcia, 36, 1:01:20; 5. Casey McKinney, 43, 1:02:14. Masters (40+): 1. Casey McKinney, 43, 1:02:14;

2. Marc Bromberg, 45, 1:03:37; 3. Andrew Adamowski, 40, 1:03:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 55, 1:06:42; 2. Mark Tatum, 54, 1:07:12; 3. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 50, 1:14:52. Seniors (60+): 1. David Hill, 63, 1:23:54; 2. R.J. Koerper, 61, 1:25:22; 3. John Velando, 62, 1:25:46. Overall Female: 1. Nicole Chyr, 36, 1:03:29; 2. Bethany Chang, 37, 1:03:34; 3. Krystalanne Curwood, 28, 1:04:23; 4. Jocelyn Petrella Gallagher, 34, 1:04:56; 5. Janet Clements, 36, 1:09:21. Masters (40+): 1. Holly Stull, 46, 1:13:24; 2. Beth Ross, 44, 1:15:22; 3. Keena Metcalf, 42, 1:15:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joan Rinn, 53, 1:22:18; 2. Georgann Richardson, 58, 1:23:09; 3. Christy Siders, 51, 1:25:25.

Seniors (60+): 1. Laurie Daniels, 60, 1:24:12; 2. Bobbie McCallum, 60, 1:29:51; 3. Joanne Harms, 62, 1:30:56.

5M Overall Male: 1. Scott Dahlberg, 29, 24:51; 2. Andy Wacker, 25, 25:27; 3. Brandon Johnson, 26, 25:31; 4. Clint Wells, 38, 25:34; 5. Sean Brown, 26, 25:43. Masters (40+): 1. Dave Scudamore, 44, 28:46; 2. Todd Straka, 47, 29:19; 3. Tom Norris, 48, 29:38. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fleming, 53, 27:42; 2. Raul Carrizalez, 53, 30:05; 3. Dan Spale, 57, 30:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Parker, 62, 35:17; 2. Michael McCorkle, 61, 37:05; 3. Charlie Pollard, 63, 37:09.

Overall Female: 1. Nell Rojas, 26, 28:54; 2. Brooke Kish, 19, 29:37; 3. Shannon Payne, 28, 29:40; 4. Shannon Kinney, 29, 29:51; 5. Lori Walker, 31, 30:03. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 46, 32:14; 2. Nancy Thonen, 48, 36:55; 3. Eilleen Herbst, 47, 37:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Delcia Litt, 55, 34:02; 2. Janet Rooney, 50, 35:30; 3. Nancy Simmons, 54, 35:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 67, 39:37; 2. Sarah Jouault, 60, 41:34; 3. Cynthia Henry, 64, 45:47.

5K Overall Male: 1. Rob Kosick, 36, 17:27; 2. Bryan Hulse, 23, 17:32; 3. Andy Rinne, 38, 17:45; 4. Sean Wilcox, 15, 18:28; 5. Gage Voss, 13, 18:35. Masters (40+): 1. Christophe Gesell, 40, 20:50; 2. Julius Pasion, 42, 21:46; 3. Jeff Larson, 43, 21:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Keith Johnson, 52, 18:50; 2. Amarante Pacheco, 51, 19:07; 3. Richard Ledoux, 57, 19:49. Seniors (60+): 1. George Greco, 66, 23:20; 2. Rob Gray, 63, 23:41; 3. Paul Lewandowski, 67, 24:29. Overall Female: 1. Alayna Szuch, 10, 19:18; 2. Laura Griffin, 33, 19:27; 3. Cici Venegas, 32, 20:36; 4. Patti Galleher, 56, 20:49; 5. Peyton Dailey, 14, 20:53. Masters (40+): 1. Adriana Yoder, 40, 22:23; 2. Michelle Riley, 42, 24:09; 3. Monica Restrepo, 46, 25:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patti Galleher, 56, 20:49; 2. Monica Ryan, 53, 23:06; 3. Bridget Luebbert, 50, 24:49.

Seniors (60+): 1. Patti Thurman, 62, 28:03; 2. Joyce Rankin, 66, 28:33; 3. Catherine Campbell, 60, 29:32.

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r ac e r e s u lts Greenland Trail Races May 3, 2014 Larkspur, CO 933 Finishers (50K = 142, 25K = 302, 8M = 489) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,850’ - Course Records: 50K = Peter Maksimow, 3:21:10 (2013); Kerrie Bruxvoort, 3:51:27 (2012); 25K = Neil McDonagh, 1:32:22 (2013); Heather Utrata, 1:45:45 (2012); 8M = Andy Ames, 46:33 (2006); Kim Dobson, 51:36 (2012) 50K Overall Male: 1. Alex Nichols, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:13:38; 2. Peter Maksimow, 35, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:20:01; 3. Scott Howell, 36, Longmont, CO, 3:46:30; 4. Scott Swaney, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:55:20; 5.

Raymond Laws, 23, Longmont, CO, 3:59:37. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Swaney, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:55:20; 2. Mark Martin-Williams, 40, Breckenridge, CO, 4:12:54; 3. Michael Jarrett, 40, Castle Rock, CO, 4:39:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Selden, 54, Lyons, CO, 4:45:35; 2.

Bob Doyle, 50, Centennial, CO, 5:05:24; 3. Brian Kotenko, 51, Parker, CO, 5:13:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Diaz, 65, Pueblo, CO, 5:45:03; 2. Mark Perkins, 60, Centennial, CO, 6:07:30; 3. John Lent, 60, Waltham, VT, 6:27:30. Overall Female: 1. Elizabeth Gold, 42, Englewood, CO, 4:16:34; 2.

Amber Schriner, 35, Erie, CO, 4:49:36; 3. Karen Brennan, 47, Castle Rock, CO, 4:53:57; 4. Mary Freivogel, 37, Littleton, CO, 4:56:12; 5. Meredith Devine, 33, Lafayette, CO, 5:05:32. Masters (40+): 1. Elizabeth Gold, 42, Englewood, CO, 4:16:34; 2. Karen Brennan, 47, Castle Rock, CO, 4:53:57; 3. Wendy McMillan, 40, Longmont, CO, 5:06:46.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathleen Wendel, 58, Ames, IA, 5:15:03; 2. Bridget Luebbert, 50, Centennial, CO, 5:20:17; 3. Oza Klanjsek, 50, Denver, CO, 6:00:31. Seniors (60+): 1.

Paulette Arns, 61, Pueblo, CO, 6:35:13; 2. Pauline Howes, 62, Lichfield, 7:12:12.

25K Overall Male: 1. Sam Long, 18, Boulder, CO, 1:37:04; 2. Kory Skattum, 21, Broomfield, CO, 1:38:00; 3. Tim Hola, 39, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:41:03; 4. Frank Hamer, 44, Monument, CO, 1:43:13; 5. John Evans, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:45:02. Masters (40+): 1. Frank Hamer, 44, Monument, CO, 1:43:13; 2. Stephen McCrohan, 40, Englewood, CO, 1:53:48; 3. Rich Dissly, 48, Boulder, CO, 1:54:26. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Gilles Cote, 57, Basalt, CO, 2:01:35; 2. Art Souverein, 51, Parker, CO, 2:04:10; 3. Scott Trimboli, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:04:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Steve Parker, 62, Denver, CO, 2:11:17; 2. James Worsham, 63, Aurora, CO, 2:20:58; 3. Ron Baker, 63, Fort Collins, CO, 2:38:41. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 32, Greeley, CO, 1:48:57; 2. Sara Whatmore, 29, Denver, CO, 1:58:13; 3.

Malory Peterson, 23, Golden, CO, 1:59:30; 4. Gaby Acosta, 24, Denver, CO, 2:00:10; 5. Nicole Clement, 24, Lakewood, CO, 2:00:16. Masters (40+): 1. Antonia Merzon, 43, Boulder,

CO, 2:05:48; 2. Holly Stull, 46, Englewood, CO, 2:07:38; 3.

Lydia Dissly, 47, Boulder, CO, 2:12:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Theresa Rudel, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 2:13:59; 2. Peggy Oreskovich, 51, Pueblo, CO, 2:23:48; 3. Penny Jordan, 50, Castle Pines, CO, 2:24:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Janice Webb, 60, Larkspur, CO, 2:51:51; 2. Fay Gabbart, 62, Reno, NV, 3:17:00.

8M Overall Male: 1. Andrew Knutsen, 33, Lakewood, CO, 48:32; 2. Andy Ames, 51, Boulder, CO, 48:55; 3. Lee Gardner, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:39; 4. Todd Dill, 32, Castle Rock, CO, 57:47; 5. Dan McGonegle, 29, Highlands Ranch, CO, 58:29. Masters (40+): 1. Lee Gardner, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:39; 2. Chris Reed, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:15; 3. Jason Roney, 41, Monument, CO, 59:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andy Ames, 51, Boulder, CO, 48:55; 2. Rick Greene, 55, Westminster, CO, 1:01:11; 3.

Scott Binder, 52, Englewood, CO, 1:03:41. Seniors (60+): 1.

Steve Huda, 60, Centennial, CO, 1:03:47; 2. Herman Polich, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:38; 3. Rich Martinez, 67, Morrison, CO, 1:10:50. Overall Female: 1. Hayley Benson, 32, Littleton, CO, 54:07; 2. Lindsay Krause, 36, Littleton, CO, 56:17; 3. Crystal Goecker, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:23; 4. Connilee Walter, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:39; 5. Sydney Ayers, 50, Golden, CO, 1:00:04. Masters (40+): 1. Connilee Walter, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:39; 2. Amy Hume, 40, Breckenridge, CO, 1:00:08; 3. Juli Baumblatt, 41, Denver, CO, 1:04:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sydney Ayers, 50, Golden, CO, 1:00:04; 2. Jayne Sims, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:00:28; 3. Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:53. Seniors (60+): 1. Gail Beaton, 60, Denver, CO, 1:25:36; 2. Clare Weipert, 61, Centennial, CO, 1:28:53; 3.

Jane Schultz, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:29:33.

Colorado Marathon May 4, 2014 Fort Collins, CO 3,263 Finishers (26.2M = 1,084, 13.1M = 1,510, 10K = 470, 5K = 199) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Marathon Start = 6,090’, Half Marathon Start = 5,400’, Finish = 4,950’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Daniel Shaw, 2:25:55 (2004); Kara Roy, 2:46:30 (2007); 13.1M = Michael Chavez, 1:07:43 (2011); Adriana Pirtea, 1:15:40 (2010); 10K = Philip Latter, 33:33 (2010); Lyndsi Benedict, 36:50 (2006); 5K = Marc Lonac, 16:25 (2010); Abby Depperschmidt, 18:01 (2013) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Kory Cool, 27, Manhattan, KS, 2:33:03; 2. Chris Schabron, 30, Cheyenne, WY, 2:38:20; 3.

Ryan Herzog, 34, Superior, CO, 2:38:50; 4. Gabriel Small, 28, Lafayette, CO, 2:42:39; 5. Stephen Vangampleare, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:43:42. Masters (40+): 1.

Mark Mulholland, 42, Westminster, CO, 2:55:29; 2. Wyatt Hornsby, 40, Parker, CO, 3:04:19; 3. Don Sims, 48, Littleton,

Amanda Ewing of Colorado Springs leads a group of runners towards the finish of the sailin’ shoes 5k.

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30, Fort Collins, CO, 40:08; 2. Tonya Barber, 44, Fort Collins, CO, 45:47; 3. Sabrina Palmer, 34, Fort Collins, CO, 46:41; 4. Rebecca Larson, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:52; 5.

Isabella Hock, 13, La Porte, CO, 47:27. Masters (40+): 1.

Tonya Barber, 44, Fort Collins, CO, 45:57; 2. Loni Gray, 44, Fort Collins, CO, 50:02; 3. Nancy Musso, 44, Pueblo, CO, 52:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Connie Demercurio, 57, Fort Collins, CO, 52:17; 2. Floriana Lutz, 51, Mead, CO, 57:27; 3.

Patty Somers, 53, Fort Collins, CO, 58:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Carol McCurry, 63, Silt, CO, 54:52; 2. Barbara Janssen, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:04:25; 3. Debbie Card, 63, Ardmore, OK, 1:06:37.

5K Overall Male: 1. Nick Personett, 20, Fort Collins, CO, 20:25; 2. Benjamin Highfill, 14, Pueblo, CO, 21:32; 3.

Benjamin Jordan, 32, Baltimore, MD, 22:41; 4. Ian Dodds, 12, Farmington, NM, 23:00; 5. Bradley Thoms, 23, Boulder, CO, 23:35. Overall Female: 1. Roxane Geisler, 45, Highlands Ranch, CO, 21:51; 2. Teresa Schoger, 33, Mason City, IA, 21:53; 3. Leah Fultonberg, 20, Superior, CO, 23:27; 4. Sarah Fish, 40, Louisville, CO, 23:37; 5. Stephanie Kurland, 46, Lyons, CO, 23:38.

Colorado Colfax Marathon May 17-18, 2014 Denver, CO cheyenne bodily of arvada (left) and dianne isom of idaho falls, id finish the steamboat marathon.

CO, 3:05:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alex Escarcega, 50, Peyton, CO, 3:03:23; 2. Jay Survil, 55, Aurora, CO, 3:03:43; 3. Alfred Herzl, 58, Littleton, CO, 3:09:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 60, Montrose, CO, 3:06:33; 2. Steve Joyce, 65, Loveland, CO, 3:33:20; 3. Dave George, 61, Soda Springs, ID, 3:48:23. Overall Female: 1. Jennifer Brandon, 36, Boulder, CO, 2:58:47; 2. Emily Allen, 34, Loveland, CO, 3:08:57; 3. Julia Viel, 28, Boulder, CO, 3:10:15; 4. Emily Fischer, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:12:00; 5. Kristina Kaufmann, 33, Denver, CO, 3:12:56. Masters (40+): 1. Stacia Wilkins, 48, Castle Pines, CO, 3:21:07; 2. Sharon McGowan, 40, Centennial, CO, 3:27:18; 3. Lara Robinson, 41, Boulder, CO, 3:28:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pia Goulding, 53, Fort Collins, CO, 3:44:00; 2. Laurie Brockway, 52, Boulder, CO, 3:44:53; 3. Susan Cobb, 50, Centennial, CO, 3:49:52.

Seniors (60+): 1. Wendy Crandall, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 3:49:54; 2. Grace Wasielewski, 60, Prospect Heights, IL, 4:02:56; 3. Sandee Miller, 60, Palmer Lake, CO, 4:09:42.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Matthew Flachs, 36, Wellington, CO, 1:14:25; 2. Zach Watson, 36, Louisville, CO, 1:15:25; 3. Lucas Crespin, 29, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:16:22; 4.

Ryan Perrich, 31, Fort Collins, CO, 1:19:17; 5. Garret Lee, 21, Denver, CO, 1:19:52. Masters (40+): 1. Paul Armstrong, 44, Fort Collins, CO, 1:28:07; 2. Shawn Susser, 43, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:29:01; 3. Stephen Ho, 44, Centennial, CO, 1:30:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bob Vanlangenhoven, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 1:24:31; 2. Tim Gentry, 51, Castle Rock, CO, 1:26:19; 3. Christian Kummerow, 55, Fort Collins, CO, 1:29:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Dooley, 67, Erie, CO, 1:31:30; 2. Jim Hunter, 63, Fort Collins, CO, 1:38:15; 3. Bruce Kirschner, 60, Louisville, CO, 1:40:24. Overall Female: 1. Molly Smith, 34, Denver, CO, 1:27:24; 2. Tricia Morrison, 25, Lone Tree, CO, 1:27:36; 3. Kelly Luck, 26, Louisville, CO, 1:28:53; 4. Amy Smith, 26, Westminster, CO, 1:29:32; 5. Jessica Ousley, 19, Denver, CO, 1:31:10.

Masters (40+): 1. Catherine Thomas, 44, Fort Collins, CO, 1:33:22; 2. Katie Bleichman, 40, Louisville, CO, 1:36:19; 3.

Jennifer Lee, 41, Fort Collins, CO, 1:37:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heidy Lozano, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:35:03; 2. Marie Evans, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:37:45; 3. Amy Regnier, 51, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:39:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Amy Lease, 60, Denver, CO, 1:48:49; 2. Debbie Hathaway, 62, Boulder, CO, 1:49:06; 3. Catherine Curtis, 62, Broomfield, CO, 1:53:27.

10K Overall Male: 1. Michael Jackson, 39, Loveland, CO, 36:37; 2. Drew Pearson, 25, Parker, CO, 37:20; 3. Raul Carrizalez, 53, Evans, CO, 37:22; 4. Shane Angelovich, 28, Longmont, CO, 38:44; 5. Nicholas Neimann, 27, Fort Collins, CO, 39:25. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Paetzel, 46, Milliken, CO, 45:52; 2. Jimi Killen, 41, Fort Collins, CO, 46:47; 3. Kyle Kingrey, 41, Loveland, CO, 48:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Raul Carrizalez, 53, Evans, CO, 37:22; 2. Patrick Sodia, 51, Parker, CO, 45:38; 3. Joe Bakel, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 45:57.

Seniors (60+): 1. Chris Dice, 63, Broomfield, CO, 46:30; 2. Jim Roeder, 63, Pinetop, AZ, 46:44; 3. David Klibbe, 66, Fort Collins, CO, 50:48. Overall Female: 1. Nicole Callan,

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10,996 Finishers (26.2M = 1,331, 13.1M = 5,839, 10M = 970, 5K = 1,916) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Abraham Rutto, 2:24:30 (2013); Nicole Chyr, 2:57:18 (2013); 13.1M = Daniel Kipkoech, 1:05:54 (2013); Lori Walker, 1:20:02 (2013); 10M = Lenny Laraio, 1:00:29 (2013); Brandy Erholtz, 1:02:45 (2012); 5K = Jess Palmer, 17:10 (2013); Rachel Gioscia-Ryan, 18:00 (2011) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Pat Sullivan, 37, Denver, CO, 2:40:47; 2. Austin Cotant, 23, Arvada, CO, 2:48:51; 3. Matthew Roberts, 29, Williamson, NY, 2:52:23; 4. David Weir, 28, Lakewood, CO, 2:54:32; 5. Matthew Drake, 25, Boulder, CO, 2:55:08. Masters (40+): 1. Carl Mather, 49, Highlands Ranch, CO, 3:06:37; 2. David Rothenburger, 45, Lakewood, CO, 3:06:45; 3. Adrian Stanciu, 44, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:08:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Martin Lascelles, 59, Dorchester, 3:07:10; 2. Kevin Ross, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:14:13; 3. Alfred Herzl, 58, Littleton, CO, 3:19:18.

Seniors (60+): 1. Rick Harbin, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:48:09; 2. John Beshara, 60, Apple Valley, MN, 3:56:39; 3. Dave Diaz, 65, Pueblo, CO, 4:05:58. Overall Female: 1.

Alysha De Laurell, 21, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:58:40; 2.

Lin Lascelles, 50, Dorchester, 3:07:10; 3. Pamela Borealis, 31, Louisville, CO, 3:15:02; 4. Allison Toppen, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:15:13; 5. Anne Staeheli, 26, Centennial, CO, 3:16:49. Masters (40+): 1. Leighann Lawrentz, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:16:50; 2. Anita Fromm, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:26:46; 3. Dorothy Neider, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:30:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lin Lascelles, 50, Dorchester, 3:07:10; 2. Caolan MacMahon, 50, Boulder, CO, 3:54:49; 3. Thalena Boyd, 54, Littleton, CO, 3:56:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Rae Mohrmann, 66, St. Louis, MO, 4:35:21; 2. Joan Lockwood, 69, Denver, CO, 4:48:16; 3. Jan Trimmer, 65, Denver, CO, 5:08:23.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Geofrey Terer, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:08:36; 2. Brad Ray, 45, Loveland, CO, 1:09:08; 3.

Patrick Rizzo, 30, Boulder, CO, 1:09:16; 4. Chris Siemers,

33, Littleton, CO, 1:11:11; 5. Jacob Bradosky, 27, Great Falls, MT, 1:12:39. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Ray, 45, Loveland, CO, 1:09:08; 2. Casey McKinney, 43, Aurora, CO, 1:21:44; 3.

Philip Regnier, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:23:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alex Escarcega, 50, Peyton, CO, 1:27:43; 2. Robert Epper, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:35:06; 3. Mark Tatum, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:35:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Buzz Allen, 64, Centennial, CO, 1:39:08; 2. Dan Simmons, 66, Newark, DE, 1:43:09; 3. Charlie Pollard, 63, Littleton, CO, 1:44:02. Overall Female: 1. Brianne Nelson, 33, Golden, CO, 1:16:07 CR; 2. Bethany Chang, 37, Denver, CO, 1:23:02; 3.

Kathleen Heller, 27, Denver, CO, 1:24:16; 4. Laura Tremblay, 23, Loveland, CO, 1:25:00; 5. Christina Michael, 30, San Diego, CA, 1:26:10. Masters (40+): 1. Karen Melliar-Smith, 40, Denver, CO, 1:27:16; 2. Kelly Thompson, 44, Parker, CO, 1:33:49; 3. Keena Metcalf, 42, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:34:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patti Galleher, 56, Denver, CO, 1:33:42; 2. Janet Rooney, 50, Louisville, CO, 1:33:48; 3. Coco Dughi, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:37:47. Seniors (60+): 1.

Barbara Michael, 61, Denver, CO, 1:56:12; 2. Vickers Myers, 61, Denver, CO, 2:03:57; 3. Judith Laney, 61, Denver, CO, 2:04:12.

10M Overall Male: 1. Jon Kuehler, 26, Denver, CO, 59:26 CR; 2. Jake Schaner, 27, Denver, CO, 59:30; 3. Masakazu Niwa, 36, Lakewood, CO, 1:04:17; 5. Scott Monsma, 33, Denver, CO, 1:04:26. Masters (40+): 1. David Sheppard, 49, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:07:38; 2. Sammy Baxter, 45, Washington, DC, 1:12:33; 3. Kyle Harris, 45, Fraser, CO, 1:14:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 55, Aurora, CO, 1:04:42; 2. Stuart Lund, 51, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:11:57; 3. Gregory Akers, 51, Littleton, CO, 1:18:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Kent Story, 62, Denver, CO, 1:31:50; 2. Paul Slavec, 60, Georgetown, CO, 1:32:39; 3. Bill Bath, 61, Littleton, CO, 1:37:00. Overall Female: 1. Natalie Davey, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:04:40; 2. Jessica Arellano, 19, Thornton, CO, 1:06:47; 3. Sara Woodward, 35, Denver, CO, 1:07:25; 4. Annie Howley, 31, Broomfield, CO, 1:08:08; 5. Caroline Szuch, 41, Evergreen, CO, 1:10:39. Masters (40+): 1. Natalie Davey, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:04:40; 2. Caroline Szuch, 41, Evergreen, CO, 1:10:39; 3. Amy Mosser-Romero, 42, Denver, CO, 1:11:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kim Grant, 54, Denver, CO, 1:19:37; 2. Teresa Moxon, 53, Aurora, CO, 1:22:19; 3.

Christine Rodriguez, 57, Lakewood, CO, 1:22:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Libby James, 77, Fort Collins, CO, 1:24:53; 2. Cathy Morgan, 67, Fort Collins, CO, 1:29:28; 3. Peggy Neves, 65, Fort Collins, CO, 1:40:39.

5K Overall Male: 1. Jay Luna, 30, Littleton, CO, 16:32 CR; 2. Kevin Hickman, 37, 16:40; 3. Wes Porter, 23, Aurora, CO, 17:30; 4. Matt Mussetter, 35, Denver, CO, 18:18; 5.

Dan Angeles, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:25. Masters (40+): 1. Graig Bears, 40, Denver, CO, 18:25; 2. Eric Rine, 45, Lakewood, CO, 19:02; 3. Michael Collins, CO, 48, Englewood, CO, 19:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kent Lange, 50, Denver, CO, 18:25; 2. Lile Budden, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:28; 3. Thomas Moseley, 55, Highlands Ranch, CO, 19:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Lewandowski, 67, Centennial, CO, 23:23; 2. Larry Arata, 69, Williamsburg, VA, 26:33; 3.

Robert Romero, 67, Littleton, CO, 27:02. Overall Female: 1.

Ashley Luna, 30, Littleton, CO, 17:49 CR; 2. Alayna Szuch, 10, Evergreen, CO, 18:07; 3. Emily Bates, 37, Denver, CO, 18:43; 4. Laura Underdown, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 18:55; 5.

Kim Brekke, 40, Windsor, CO, 19:30. Masters (40+): 1. Kim Brekke, 40, Windsor, CO, 19:30; 2. Stella Heffron, 47, Parker, CO, 21:29; 3. Kathy Collins, 47, Denver, CO, 21:44. Grand

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Masters (50+): 1. Gina Brummett, 54, Littleton, CO, 23:04; 2. Jennie Bonner, 56, Aurora, CO, 23:33; 3. Linda Roberts, 50, Denver, CO, 24:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Linda Link, 70, Denver, CO, 26:29; 2. Nancy Mussetter, 64, Littleton, CO, 27:03; 3. Barbara Saunders, 65, Aurora, CO, 29:39.

Steamboat Marathon June 1, 2014 Steamboat Springs, CO 1,483 Finishers (26.2M = 288, 13.1M = 888, 10K = 367) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Marathon Start = 8,128’, Half Marathon Start = 6,990’, 10K Start = 6,728’, Finish = 6,728’ - Course Records: Marathon = Chris Prior, 2:23:59 (1990); Kirsten Whetstone, 2:54:59 (1990); Half Marathon = Don Janicki, 1:07:23 (1995); Inge McClory, 1:18:30 (1995); 10K = Brian Sheriff, 30:24 (1990); Rosa Mota, 34:04 (1988) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Scott Howell, 36, Boulder, CO, 2:53:52; 2. James Sullivan, 28, Chelmsford, MA, 3:07:00; 3. Michael Bigelow, 41, Golden, CO, 3:09:01; 4. Trevor Abeyta, 23, Fort Collins, CO, 3:12:27; 5. Travis Mattern, 39, Steamboat Springs, CO, 3:13:54. Masters (40+): 1.

Michael Bigelow, 41, Golden, CO, 3:09:01; 2. Lorne Mills, 43, Bartonville, IL, 3:20:34; 3. R. Mortis, 46, Golden, CO,

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5K Overall Male: 1. Adam Rich, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:16 CR; 2. Miles Hatton, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:20; 3. Zach Tedoff, 27, Fort Carson, 19:50; 4. Clay Rahaman, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:49; 5. Luke Buesser, 10, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:14. Masters (40+): 1. Walter Miller, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:27; 2. Myron Unruh, 47, Colorado Springs, CP, 24:12; 3. Peter Brodrick, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael W. Guenther, 52, Monument, CO, 21:41; 2. Tom Seeman, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:16; 3. Carl Schueler, 58, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:19. Seniors (60+): 1. John Sudduth, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:57; 2. John Hartnett, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:38; 3. Frank Morrey, 72, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:43. Overall Female: 1. Jenny Smith, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:58; 2. Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:59; 3. Elaina Turley, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:17; 4. Paige Embaugh, 13, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:56; 5. Nyla Chamberlin, 17, Golden, CO, 24:37. Masters (40+): 1. Jessica Gerard, 43, Montgomery, AL, 24:45; 2. Robyn Hudson, 45, Monument, CO, 35:44; 3. Monica Turley, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Hobbs, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 22:59; 2. Sheri Palizzi, 53, Thornton, CO, 27:50; 3. Joan Sandene, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Pattie Kemper, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:55; 2. Deb Anderson, 64, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:34; 3. Joan Hamilton, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 34:46.

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3:20:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Stephen Bourgeois, 50, Steamboat Springs, CO, 3:36:14; 2. Paul Sachs, 52, Steamboat Springs, CO, 3:37:01; 3. Bob Basse, 59, Denver, CO, 3:42:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Rod Sale, 64, Parshall, CO, 5:00:22; 2. Don Platt, 60, Steamboat Springs, CO, 5:00:59; 3. Carl Schwenk, 77, Ridgway, CO, 5:17:37. Overall Female: 1. Andrea Wilhelm, 34, Steamboat Springs, CO, 3:16:41; 2.

Julia Rowland, 33, Aspen, CO, 3:18:29; 3. Candy GrangerUnderhill, 42, Glenwood Springs, CO, 3:29:49; 4. Ashley Niles, 31, Boulder, CO, 3:30:06; 5. Nicole Larson, 24, Greeley, CO, 3:32:44. Masters (40+): 1. Candy GrangerUnderhill, 42, Glenwood Springs, CO, 3:29:49; 2. Lori Nacius, 46, Boulder, CO, 3:53:03; 3. Alisa Kice, 49, Thornton, CO, 3:54:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Atsuko Ohtake, 55, Golden, CO, 4:08:11; 2. Veronique Carney, 50, Louisville, CO, 4:23:20; 3. Kim Ferro, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 4:52:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Judy Campbell, 64, Johnson City, TN, 5:05:19; 2.

Janice Hicks, 71, Bristol, VA, 5:23:07; 3. Kathy Jakubowski, 72, Denver, CO, 5:32:27.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Sam Long, 18, Boulder, CO, 1:15:30; 2. Billy Edwards, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:17:57; 3. Lucas Crespin, 29, Lone Tree, CO, 1:19:46; 4. Josh Smullin, 32, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:23:06; 5. Bryant Bevan, 32, Great Falls, MT, 1:23:56. Masters (40+): 1. Derek Johnston, 42, Fort Collins, CO, 1:25:41; 2. Stuart Greer, 46, Boulder, CO, 1:27:56; 3.

Thomas Neuhauser, 48, Fort Collins, CO, 1:37:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Brad Pace, 58, Fort Collins, CO, 1:32:43; 2. Les Wong, 53, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:47:06; 3. Doug Stark, 58, Gretna, NE, 1:48:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Mark Freirich, 60, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:46:59; 2. David Stark, 66, Englewood, CO, 1:55:05; 3. Jim Southard, 68, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2:01:16. Overall Female: 1. Bean Wrenn, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:24:58; 2. Kari-Anne Samuelson, 31, Denver, CO, 1:27:39; 3. Heather Gollnick, 44, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:34:27; 4. Amanda Lovato, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:36:03; 5.

Anissa Schymik, 43, Littleton, CO, 1:36:11. Masters (40+): 1.

Bean Wrenn, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:24:58; 2. Heather Gollnick, 44, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:34:27; 3. Amanda Lovato, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:36:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Katie Hegg, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:38:35; 2. Karen Anderson, 53, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:38:45; 3. Penny Jordan, 50, Castle Rock, CO, 1:48:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Andrea Bell, 61, Arvada, CO, 1:52:53; 2. Marijane Martinez, 61, Pueblo, CO, 2:00:19; 3.

Jacqueline Whitehead, 62, Lakewood, CO, 2:11:41.

10K Overall Male: 1. Arnaud Du Pasquier, 21, Boulder, CO, 37:05; 2. Justin Liddle, 36, 37:50; 3. Brad Poppele, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:48; 4. Evan Weinman, 18, Steamboat Springs, CO, 39:09; 5. Spencer Lacy, 22, Boulder, CO, 39:27. Masters (40+): 1. Brad Poppele, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:48; 2. Rich Dissly, 48, Boulder, CO, 40:01; 3. Michael Lovato, 40, Boulder, CO, 41:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robert Rauch, 51, Oak Creek, CO, 46:39; 2. Tim

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Fries, 57, Erie, CO, 54:54; 3. Robert Tiedeken, 58, Cheyenne, WY, 56:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Ken Rogers, 60, Oak Creek, CO, 46:57; 2. William McIntyre, 67, Cheyenne, WY, 53:38; 3. Tom Nelson, 68, Steamboat Springs, CO, 53:39. Overall Female: 1. Ruth Waller, 30, 40:33; 2. Eliska Hajkova, 26, Boulder, CO, 43:40; 3. Cecilia Pascual Garrido, 38, Broomfield, CO, 44:43; 4. Mary Shore, 48, Fort Collins, CO, 47:03; 5. Cara Piske, 18, Steamboat Springs, CO, 47:50. Masters (40+): 1.

Mary Shore, 48, Fort Collins, CO, 47:03; 2. Barbekka Hurtt, 44, Golden, CO, 49:34; 3. Christine Bliven, 45, Denver, CO, 51:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bethany A. Hrbek, 52, Fort Collins, CO, 54:40; 2. Laura Christensen, 53, Steamboat Springs, CO, 54:54; 3. Holly Wacker, 53, Longmont, CO, 55:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Linda Casner, 61, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:01:39; 2. Kris Linderholm, 63, Fort Collins, CO, 3. Marti Irish, 65, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:06:41.

Garden of the Gods 10M June 8, 2014 Manitou Springs, CO 1,794 Finishers (10M = 1,337, 5K = 457) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,500’ - Course Records: 10M = Simon Cheprot, 50:31 (2009); Belaynesh Gebre, 58:45 (2013); 5K = David Powers, 18:54 (2012); Bailey Blackhurst, 21:18 (2012) 10M Overall Male: 1. Macdonard Ondara, 29, Santa Fe, NM, 51:19; 2. Kevin Kochei, 24, Iten, KEN, 52:22; 3. Austin Richmond, 28, Erie, CO, 53:37; 4. Geofrey Terer, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:02; 5. Hillary Chesire, 22, Iten, KEN, 54:41.

Masters (40+): 1. Cornelius Puiulet, 41, Albuquerque, NM, 1:04:55; 2. Finbarr Kirwan, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:05:41; 3. Douglas Hutcheson, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fleming, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 59:33; 2. Jay Survil, 55, Aurora, CO, 1:07:35; 3. Chuck Coats, 54, Prineville, OR, 1:07:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 61, Montrose, CO, 1:12:35; 2.

Charlie Gray, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:16:13; 3. Bruce Kirschner, 60, Louisville, CO, 1:19:33. Overall Female: 1.

Aliphine Tuliamuk-Bolton, 25, White Plains, NY, 55:56 CR; 2.

Abnet Y. Simegn, 28, Bayfield, CO, 59:01; 3. Nuta Olaru, 43, Longmont, CO, 1:02:15; 4. Florence Mose, 21, Grand Prairie, TX, 1:04:52; 5. Bethany Chang, 37, Denver, CO, 1:06:02.

Masters (40+): 1. Nuta Olaru, 43, Longmont, CO, 1:02:15; 2. Rochelle Persson, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:21; 3. Amanda Durner, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:46.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janet Rooney, 50, Louisville, CO, 1:12:31; 2. Delcia Litt, 55, Erie, CO, 1:13:59; 3. Jayne Sims, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:14:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Anita Zonker, 63, Centennial, CO, 1:31:25; 2. Linda Adam-Hall, 63, Estes Park, CO, 1:36:25; 3. Joanne Harms, 62, Fort Collins,

Mt. Evans Ascent June 14, 2014 Idaho Springs, CO 411 Finishers - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start = 10,600’, Finish = 14,264’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 1:37:01 (2008); Stevie Kremer, 1:57:49 (2012) Overall Male: 1. Andrew Wacker, 25, Boulder, CO, 1:44:51; 2. Peter Maksimow, 35, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:47:11; 3.

Zach Miller, 25, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:51:28; 4. Nathanael Williams, 20, Golden, CO, 1:53:45; 5. Phil Schneider, 21, Golden, CO, 1:54:02. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 48, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:59:19; 2. Bob Sweeney, 47, Louisville, CO, 2:00:01; 3. Jason Bryant, 41, Elkin, CO, 2:08:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Goodloe, 53, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:23:17; 2. Conrad Bostron, 54, Spicer, CO, 2:26:54; 3. Marco Cornacchione, 50, Boulder, CO, 2:34:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Roger Bowles, 60, Greenwood Village, CO, 2:48:56; 2. Joe Shirley, 66, Centennial, CO, 2:50:32; 3. Bob Pazik, 61, Carbondale, CO, 2:50:39. Overall Female: 1. Nuta Olaru, 43, Longmont, CO, 2:02:32; 2. Stevie Kremer, 30, Crested Butte, CO, 2:07:35; 3. Brandy Erholtz, 36, Evergreen, CO, 2:14:30; 4. Monica Folts, 27, Lakewood, CO, 2:15:20; 5.

Heath Jossi, 36, Lakewood, CO, 2:25:11. Masters (40+): 1. Nuta Olaru, 43, Longmont, CO, 2:02:32; 2. Stephanie Seybold, 44, Evergreen, CO, 2:26:13; 3. Julia Lewis, Denver, 47, CO, 2:55:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kristi Anderson, Longmont, 50, CO, 2:42:54; 2. Carol Haggans, 50, Boulder, CO, 2:49:08; 3. Tracey Anderson, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:54:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Marci Roschke, 65, Boulder, CO, 3:49:05; 2. Clare Weipert, 61, Centennial, CO, 3:53:00; 3.

Rima Lurie, 66, Boulder, CO, 3:55:22.

Sailin’ Shoes June 14, 2014 Colorado Springs, CO 569 Finishers (10K = 225, 5K = 344) - Timing by: Colorado Race Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,035’ - Course Records: 10K = Matt Carpenter, 31:18 (1991); Allison Holinka, 37:25 (2002); 5K = Augustus Maiyo, 14:47 (2011); Alisha Williams, 17:00 (2009) 10K Overall Male: 1. Adam Rich, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:27; 2. Emilio Trujillo, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:52; 3.

Brent Bailey, 27, Simla, CO, 35:39; 4. Eric Hallam, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:07; 5. Jordan Hoffman, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:29. Masters (40+): 1. Gerald Romero, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:00; 2. Erik Schneider, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:09; 3. Chris Jacob, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Minter, 53, 41:25; 2. Scott Trimboli, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 42:09; 3. Michael Marty, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 42:21. Seniors (60+): 1.

William Cordova, 60, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:58; 2. David Parker, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 46:48; 3. Elliott Henry, 68, Frisco, CO, 47:08. Overall Female: 1. Sarah Guhl, 22,

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Karen Matheny, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 47:39. Masters (40+): 1. Sharon Jacob, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:55; 2. Amy Gehrett, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:29; 3. Lisa Garner, 48, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Georgann Richardson, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 51:37; 2. Karen Barry, 56, Colorado Springs, CO, 53:40; 3.

Barbara Palmer, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 54:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 69, Black Forest, CO, 1:00:18; 2.

Libby Greene, 61, Colorado Springs, Co, 1:05:58; 3. Shirley Knight, 73, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:16:32.

5K Overall Male: 1. Geofrey Terer, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:35; 2. Matt Levassiur, 15:53; 3. Steve Chu, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:58; 4. Peter Fuaming, 53, 17:05; 5. Andy Rinne, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:14. Masters (40+): 1.

Andy Rinne, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:14; 2. Adolpho Carrillo, 40, 17:29; 3. Gene Chavez, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fuaming, 53, 17:05; 2. Tom Ferguson, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:29; 3. Lile Budden, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:56. Seniors (60+): 1. David Ruetschilling, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:00; 2. John Sudduth, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:23; 3.

Michael Schenk, 61, 24:45. Overall Female: 1. Olivia Long, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:16; 2. Amanda Ewing, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:32; 3. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:33; 4. Elizabeth Watkins, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:51; 5. Laura Cook, 25, Lone Tree, CO, 20:17.

Masters (40+): 1. Donna Garcia, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:00; 2. Stella Heffron, 47, Parker, CO, 21:58; 3. Abby Schneider-Miller, 41, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:26. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sheila Geere, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:33; 2. Wanda Toro, 51, Lompoc, CA, 22:59; 3. Penny Bergsten, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 61, Pueblo, CO, 25:30; 2. Karen Karl, 68, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:31; 3. Francesca Avellina, 67, Colorado Springs, CO, 29:59.

Estes Park Marathon June 23, 2014 Estes Park, CO 788 Finishers (26.2M = 158, 13.1M = 330, 10K = 192, 5K = 108) - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,500’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Anton Krupicka, 2:45:02 (2006); Kendra Hensley, 3:25:10 (2012); 13.1M = Jody Hicke, 1:19:44 (2009); Anna Weber, 1:28:28 (2013); 10K = Daniel Goding, 36:25 (2011); Tanya Poel, 40:19 (2006); 5K = Bill Raitter, 17:38 (2005); Tabor Scholl, 19:27 (2010)

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Heart & Sole Marathon June 29, 2014 Boulder, CO 716 Finishers (13.1M = 287, 10K = 429) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: New courses for both events 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Kevin Kochei, 24, 1:06:47 CR; 2.

Mario Macias, 32, Boulder, CO, 1:08:40; 3. Zachary Hine, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:09:18; 4. Austin Richmond, 28, Erie, CO, 1:09:58; 5. Curtis Begley, Jr., 27, Boulder, CO, 1:10:45.

Masters (40+): 1. Jim Robbins, 44, Boulder, CO, 1:26:22; 2.

Andy Ottele, 43, Longmont, CO, 1:29:09; 3. Bobby Stuckey, 44, Boulder, CO, 1:29:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Daniel Gangwish, 54, Boulder, CO, 1:37:49; 2. Dave Settle, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:41:52; 3. Richard Luck, 58, Boulder, CO, 1:43:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Kerry Green, 60, Mansfield, OH, 1:31:16; 2. Dave Dooley, 67, Erie, CO, 1:39:51; 3. Will Pittenger, 63, Boulder, CO, 1:47:36. Overall Female: 1.

Kaoru Nagao, 24, Boulder, CO, 1:17:30 CR; 2. Kristen Zaitz, 33, Broomfield, CO, 1:19:41; 3. Whitney Bevins-Lazzara, 33, Boulder, CO, 1:21:34; 4. Colleen De Reuck, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:23:09; 5. Amy Smith, 26, Westminster, CO, 1:29:15.

Masters (40+): 1. Lizi Bolanos-Nauth, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:34:08; 2. Lianne Shepherd, 49, Boulder, CO, 1:35:57; 3.

Dianne Gates, 49, Boulder, CO, 1:38:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Colleen De Reuck, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:23:09; 2.

Coco Dughi, 51, Boulder, CO, 1:39:58; 3. Rachel Kodanaz, 53, Denver, CO, 1:49:56. Seniors (60+): 1. Diane Ridgway, 65, Arvada, CO, 2:08:55; 2. Terri Huck, 66, Lafayette, CO, 2:20:14; 3. Patti Davison, 60, Broomfield, CO, 2:22:42.

10K Overall Male: 1. Hillary Chesire, 22, 31:34 CR; 2.

Andy Wacker, 25, Boulder, CO, 32:20; 3. Anthony Mallory, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 32:38; 4. James Johnson, 45,

Boulder, CO, 35:01; 5. Bryan Hulse, 23, Denver, CO, 35:58.

Masters (40+): 1. James Johnson, 45, Boulder, CO, 35:01; 2. Billy Mertens, 47, Louisville, CO, 36:46; 3. Todd Straka, 47, Boulder, CO, 37:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Raul Carrizalez, 53, Evans, CO, 37:56; 2. Kyle Hubbart, 57, Broomfield, CO, 38:20; 3. Daniel Greer, 54, Boulder, CO, 39:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Sandoval, 60, Boulder, CO, 43:36; 2. Jack Cochran, 63, Boulder, CO, 46:38; 3. Rich Holston, 61, Westminster, CO, 48:57. Overall Female: 1. Nell Rojas, 26, 36:42 CR; 2. Amanda Lee, 25, Boulder, CO, 37:19; 3. Krystalanne Curwood, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 38:38; 4. Shannon Miller, 29, Boulder, CO, 38:46; 5. Stacey Chamberlain, 43, Boulder, CO, 39:38. Masters (40+): 1. Stacey Chamberlain, 43, Boulder, CO, 39:38; 2. Sabine Bildstein, 42, Boulder, CO, 41:34; 3.

Noelle Green, 49, Erie, CO, 42:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Katie Hegg, 51, Boulder, CO, 45:50; 2. Jennifer Fawcett, 52, Boulder, CO, 51:43; 3. Diane Kallgren, 55, Hygiene, CO, 54:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Harmon, 60, Boulder, CO, 58:30; 2. Isabel Hoverman, 68, Austin, TX, 59:27; 3. Sybil Vickland, 62, Broomfield, CO, 1:05:22.

Four on the Fourth 4K July 4, 2014 Boulder, CO 618 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,430’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. Andy Wacker, 25, Boulder, CO, 12:16; 2.

Josh Glaab, 31, Boulder, CO, 12:36; 3. Brian MacArthur, 26, Boulder, CO, 12:44; 4. Joe Zamadics, 24, Boulder, CO, 12:53; 5. Guy Alton, 30, Boulder, CO, 12:56. Masters (40+): 1. Tom Norris, 48, Castle Pines, CO, 14:28; 2. Philip Regnier, 48, 15:10; 3. Michael Collyer, 43, Louisville, CO, 15:26. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ted Benning, 54, Longmont, CO, 14:57; 2. Gary Plank, 57, Flagstaff, AZ, 15:13; 3. Kevin Plank, 54, Madison, AL, 15:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Sandoval, 60, Boulder, CO, 16:51; 2. Dave Dooley, 67, Erie, CO, 17:05; 3.

Bruce Kirschner, 60, Louisville, CO, 17:19. Overall Female: 1. Maggie Callahan, 25, Boulder, CO, 14:25; 2. Neely Gracey, 24, Lake Orion, MI, 14:42; 3. Bret McDAniel, 22, Atlanta, GA, 15:22; 4. Dari Duval, 30, Tucson, AZ, 15:50; 5. Amanda McCracken, 36, Boulder, CO, 15:58. Masters (40+): 1. Leslie Hoffmann, 48, Louisville, CO, 16:15; 2. Amanda Marks, 45, Lafayette, CO, 16:33; 3. Beth August-Abbott, 40, Boulder, CO, 17:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janet Rooney, 50, Louisville, CO, 16:19; 2. Laura Bruess, 53, Boulder, CO, 16:34; 3. Delcia Litt, 55, Erie, CO, 16:38. Seniors (60+): 1.

Amy Lease, 60, Denver, CO, 18:42; 2. Marilyn Stapleton, 67, Greeley, CO, 19:28; 3. Lynne Kidder, 63, Boulder, CO, 21:17.

2014 Colorado Runner Racing Series Sponsored by the Avery Brewing Company, Boulder Running Company, and Runner’s Roost

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

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

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

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

Liberty Run 4M July 4, 2014 Denver, CO

Racing Series Scoring

563 Finishers - Timing by: Hallucination Sports - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Andrew Smith, 20:12 (2007); Joanna Zeiger, 23:22 (2013) Overall Male: 1. Frank Therrian, 30, 22:26; 2. Joey Schultz, 19, 225:58; 3. Matt Thompson, 28, 23:15; 4. Kevin Hickman, 37, 24:00; 5. Jonathan Damiano, 28, 24:15. Masters (40+): 1. Eric Rine, 45, 26:50; 2. Tom Perrell, 40, 27:06; 3. Michael Stone, 45, 29:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Randy Rodman, 52, 26:29; 2. Kirk Miller, 51, 27:22; 3. Jim Langley, 57, 28:55.

Seniors (60+): 1. James Worsham, 64, 30:06; 2. Roger Allen, 62, 30:08; 3. David Hill, 63, 31:06. Overall Female: 1.

Joanna Zeiger, 44, 25:07; 2. Caitlin Oviatt, 27, 27:00; 3. Kathy Rakel, 29, 27:33; 4. Meghan Shinkwin, 27, 29:26; 5. Anna Shults, 12, 29:27. Masters (40+): 1. Joanna Zeiger, 44, 25:07; 2. Angela Dews, 45, 29:39; 3. Kari Chapman, 43, 30:20.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marci Tharan, 50, 32:59; 2. Donna Mark, 59, 36:05; 3. Jennifer Gare, 55, 36:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Anita ZOnker, 63, 32:59; 2. Virginia Vinyard, 77, 34:44; 3.

Pamela Shelby, 60, 38:45.

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

Photography By runningguru.com

Date

2014 Racing Series Schedule Name

January 11

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 18

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:

Kevin kochei is all thumbs up as he cruises to a speedy win at the heart & sole half marathon in downtown boulder.

26.2M Overall Male: 1. Isaac Comjcowich, 21, Arvada, CO, 3:12:12; 2. Thomas Kuhl, 38, Denver, CO, 3:17:37; 3. Thomas Stevens, 21, Broomfield, CO, 3:19:45; 4. Michael Genauer, 28, Boulder, CO, 3:21:45; 5. Ryan Quinnelly, 32, Fort Collins, CO, 3:22:05. Overall Female: 1. Rebecca Smith, 29, Lakewood, CO, 3:37:50; 2. Anita Fromm, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:38:53; 3. Laura Nichols, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:48:14; 4. Becca Pizzi, 34, Belmont, MA, 3:50:42; 5.

Bekki Manville, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:54:16.

13.1M Overall Male: 1. Geofrey Terer, 37, 1:11:31 CR; 2. Lenny Laraio, 40, Centennial, CO, 1:24:54; 3. David Schulteis, 28, Loveland, CO, 1:27:09; 4. Jay Morin, 40, Denver, CO, 1:35:41; 5. David Huner, 56, Fort Collins, CO, 1:36:51. Masters (40+): 1. Lenny Laraio, 40, Centennial, CO, 1:24:54; 2. Jay Morin, 40, Denver, CO, 1:35:41; 3. Jacob Petersheim, 43, Denver, CO, 1:41:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Huner, 56, Fort Collins, CO, 1:36:51; 2. Paul Rothery, 50, Broomfield, CO, 1:45:59; 3. Michael Le Page, 57, Denver, CO, 1:46:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Hutmacher, 66, Portage, IN, 2:19:38; 2. Steven Schoger, 61, Westminster, CO, 2:22:09; 3. John Cotton, 63, Omaha, NE, 3:03:37. Overall Female: 1. Torie Weprin, 22, Gunnison, CO, 1:37:53; 2. Lisa Marshall, 44, Estes Park, CO, 1:47:45; 3. Laura Dietz, 37, Fort Collins, CO, 1:47:45; 4. Kelly Boyle, 47, Littleton, CO, 1:47:50; 5. Becky Popiel, 24, Denver, CO, 1:47:50. Masters (40+): 1.

Lisa Marshall, 44, Estes Park, CO, 1:47:45; 2. Kelly Boyle, 47, Littleton, CO, 1:47:50; 3. Donna Wise, 49, Thornton, CO, 1:49:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Gawrys, 51, McCordsville, IN, 1:53:56; 2. Karen Jacobsen, 50, Denver, CO, 1:56:23; 3. Alene Nitzky, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 1:57:30.

Seniors (60+): 1. Molly Gorden, 61, Boulder, CO, 2:11:49; 2.

Marianne Schroeder, 67, Bettendorf, IA, 2:25:30; 3. Marilyn Cotton, 61, Omaha, NE, 2:31:41.

10K Overall Male: 1. Seth Kolosso, 20, Pueblo West, CO, 33:46 CR; 2. Kevin Lewis, 25, Loveland, CO, 41:03; 3. Jonathan Wingfield, 18, Broomfield, CO, 42:22; 4.

Kevin Cooper, 54, Boulder, CO, 42:52; 5. Alex Zemke, 28, Lakewood, CO, 44:42. Overall Female: 1. Kendelle Krause, 27, Lakewood, CO, 44:13; 2. Melissa Menghini, 16, Fenton, MD, 48:04; 3. Amy Becker, 19, Niskayuna, NY, 48:17; 4.

Julie Cole, 52, Chardon, OH, 48:40; 5. Tracy Ljone, 38, Fort Collins, CO, 48:55.

5K Overall Male: 1. Greg Giordano, 25, Denver, CO, 19:39; 2. Ben Corchado, 25, Fort Morgan, CO, 20:52; 3. Grant Garrison, 16, Westmoreland, TN, 21:37; 4. Braden Garrison, 11, Westmoreland, TN, 24:05; 5. Petrocine, 63, Estes Park, CO, 25:14. Overall Female: 1. Line Tveter, 30, Oslo, 21:34; 2. Tllie CObos, 46, Frisco, TX, 23:57; 3. Celeste Morales, 16, Pine Bluffs, WY, 25:22; 4. Susan Pilgram, 46, Boulder, CO, 27:43; 5. Gina Digiallonardo, 35, Fort Collins, CO, 27:58.

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10

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September 21

October 18

Ouray

Fort Collins

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08/09

08/09

08/09

august

Desert Championships Trail Run; 15K, 10K; 7:30 AM; Airport, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.webs. com Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Georgetown, CO; gtishalf.org Mayor’s Cup; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Woodland Park, CO; citywoodlandpark.org Mt. Sneffels Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Ouray Hot Springs Pool, Ouray, CO; mtsneffelsmarathon.com

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

08/09

08/01

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

08/09

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

08/09

08/02

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

Rambling Rose 5K; 7:30 AM; Milliken Middle School, Milliken, CO; roserunningevents.com

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

08/09

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

08/01

08/02

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

08/09

So Long to Summer; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Salisbury Park, Parker, CO; runningguru.com

08/09

Suits N Sneakers 5K; 8:00 AM; Central Park, Denver, CO; denverchamber.org

08/09

Wounded Warrior 8K; 7:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; woundedwarriorproject.org

08/16

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

08/16

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

08/16

Run for Hope 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; greeneventsllc.com

08/16

Run the Rockies Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco, CO; friscorecreation.com

08/17

08/24

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

08/24

Lifeblood 5K; 10:45 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; lifeblood5k. com

08/24

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

08/24

Reese’s Cup Race 10K; 7:00 AM; Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO; banditraces.weebly.com

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

08/24

RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #1; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

08/17

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

08/24

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

08/17

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

08/27

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

08/17

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

08/30

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

08/23

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

08/23

D’Evelyn Dash in the Dirt; 5K, 2K; 9:00 AM; D’Evelyn High School, Denver, CO; develyneducationfoundation.org

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

08/23

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

Great Strides 5K; 11:00 AM; Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco, CO; cff.org

08/23

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

08/10

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

08/23

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

08/23

08/10

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

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

08/23

Pajama Jog 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; sleeptightcolorado.org

08/12

08/02

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

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

08/23

08/13

08/03

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

Summit Trail Running Series Race #5; 6:00 PM; Horseshoe Gulch, Breckenridge, CO; townofbreckenridge.com

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

08/23

08/03

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

08/14

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

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

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

08/14

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

08/23

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

08/23

08/16

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

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

08/24

9K Sprint Challenge; 8:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; 9ksprint.com

08/02

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

08/02

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

08/02

08/02

08/02

08/02

08/06

PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org Reece’s Roundup 5K; 8:30 AM; Butterfield Park, Castle Rock, CO; reecesroundup.com Run for Rwanda 5K; 8:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runforrwanda.org

08/10

08/10

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

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

08/10

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

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

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

08/24

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

08/30

09/06

Area 13.1 Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 PM; Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO; alienhalf.com

09/06

Beulah Challenge Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; The Beulah School of Natural Sciences, Beulah, CO

09/06

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

09/06

Devil on the Divide 50K; 7:00 AM; Empire, CO; devilonthedivideultra.com

09/06

FASB Fitness Festival 5K; 7:30 AM; Crescent Park, Greenwood Village, CO; fasbfitnessfestival. com

09/06

Hermit Pass Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 7:30 AM; A Painted View Ranch, Westcliffe, CO; clubamericawmv.org

09/06

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

09/06

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

09/06

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

Creede Mountain Runs; 22M, 15M 9:00 AM; Creede, CO; creedemountainrun.com

08/30

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

08/30

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

08/31

10K at 10000 Feet; 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

08/31

Broncos Back to Football 7K; 9:00 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; broncos7k.com

08/31

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

09/01

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

09/01

Colorado Run Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Poudre High School, Fort Collins, CO; coloradorun.com

09/01

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

9/11 Rememberance Run; 13.1M, 10K; 5K; 8:00 AM; Arvada Library, Arvada, CO; feetonthestreetinc.com

09/06

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

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09/10

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

09/13

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

09/12

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

09/13

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

09/12

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

09/13

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

09/13

10K for United Way; 9:00 AM; Durango, CO; durangorunningclub.org

09/13

Paws in the Park 5K; 8:00 AM; Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO

09/13

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

09/13

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

09/13

Blue Shoe Run 5K; 7:45 AM; The Urology Center of Colorado, Denver, CO; theblueshoerun.com

09/13

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

09/13

CMRA Amazing Race; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Matthew-Winters Open Space, Morrison, CO; comastersrun.org

09/13

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

09/13

Dayspring Dash 5K; 9:00 AM; Dayspring Christian Church, Windsor, CO; dayspringdash.com

09/13

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

09/13

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

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

09/13

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

Ultra Race of Champions; 100K, 50K, 13.1M; 7:00 AM; Central Village, Copper Mountain, CO; ultraroc.com

09/13

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

09/13

UCCS Cross Country Rust-Buster Open 8K; 7:00 AM; Monument Valley Park North, Colorado Springs, CO; gomountainlions.com

09/06

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

09/06

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

09/06

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

09/06

Tommyknocker Ultras; 100K, 37M; 2:00 AM; Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center, Divide, CO; TommyknockerUltras.com

09/07

Be a Superhero 5K; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com

09/07

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

09/07

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

09/07

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

09/07

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09/14

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

09/14

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

09/14

RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #2; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org

09/14

Walk to Cure Diabetes and 5K Run; 9:00 AM; Coors Field, Denver, CO; rockymountain. jdrf.org

09/14

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

09/17

09/20

09/20

09/20

09/20

Lakewood Trail Running Series #3; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood. org Breckenridge Road Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 8K; 7:00 AM; Vertical Runner, Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgeroadmarathon. com Colorado Symphony 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; runningguru.com Emerald Mountain Trail Run 12K; 9:00 AM; Howelson Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com Golden Gate Canyon 20K Trail Run; 8:30 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Golden, CO; runuphillracing.com

09/20

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

09/20

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

09/20

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

09/20

09/20

09/20

09/20

09/20

Jailbreak 5K; 9:00 AM; Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Collins, CO; larimersheriff.org PawtoberFest 5K; 10:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pawtoberfest.org Prairie Dog Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Wal-Mart, Westminster, CO; 3wraces.com Richard Lambert Memorial 5K; 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

09/21

Be Ovary Aware 5K; 8:00 AM; America The Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; beovaryaware.org

09/21

Colorado Pulmonary Hypertension 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; firstgiving.com

09/21

Coyote 5K Classic; 8:30 AM; Shelton Elementary, Golden, CO; coyote5kclassic.com

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09/21

Equinox Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Fort Collins, CO; equinoxhalfmarathon.com

09/21

Hop Skip & A Jump Start 5K; 9:00 AM; Children’s Museum of Denver, Denver, CO; mychildsmuseum.org

09/21

pHun Run 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; firstgiving.com

09/21

09/21

09/21

09/21

09/24

09/27

09/27

09/27

09/27

09/27

09/27

09/27

09/28

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09/28

09/28

The Bear Chase Trail Race; 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

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

10/03

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

Race Against Suicide; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; El Pomar Youth Sports Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pikespeaksuicideprevention.org

10/04

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

Run For Home 5K; 10:00 AM; Gossage Sports Complex, Colorado Springs, CO Second Wind 5K; 9:00 AM; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden, CO; runningguru.com Lakewood Trail Running Series #4; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood. org Ellie’s Quest for a Cure & Birthday Bask 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; elliewhitefoundation.org Loco Americano Go the Extra K 5K; 8:00 AM; Stage Run Neighborhood, Elizabeth, CO; locoamericano5krun.wordpress. com Mountain Chile Cha Cha; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Town Park, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko. org OktoberFest 5K; 11:00 AM; Citadel Mall, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com Paws for the Cause 4M; 9:00 AM; Veterinary Specialty Center, Colorado Springs, CO; imvets. com Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Scottsbluff, NE; monumentmarathon.com The Bear Chase Trail Ultras; 100K, 50M, 50K; 6:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; bearchaserace.com Color Sunday Adventure Challenge; 9:30 AM; Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Mesa, CO; colorsundaychallenge.com Colorado Springs Half Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:30 AM; Acacia Park, Colorado Springs, CO; spreeracing.com

RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series #3; 20M, 10M; 7:00 AM; Twin Lakes Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO; snowmountainhalf. com

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

10/11

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Endurance Races; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; geminiadventures.com

10/19

PPRR Fall Series #2; 4M; 11:30 AM; Bear Creek Park - West, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

10/19

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

10/11

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

10/19

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

10/24

10/11

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

october

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

PPRR 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

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; rimtorim. net

10/04

10/04

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

Spirit of the Valley 5K; 8:30 AM; St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Grand Junction, CO; spiritofthevalley5k.org

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

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10/11

Hot Chocolate Run; 15K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; hotchocolate15k. com Justice Run; 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; thejusticerun.com

10/05

North Rim 20K; 20K, 8K; 10:00 AM; Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nat’l Park, Crawford, CO; sanjuanmountainrunners.org

10/05

PPRR Fall Series #1; 3.5M; 11:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

Durango Double Trail Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Animas Surgical Hospital, Durango, CO; durangodouble.com

10/11

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

10/11

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

10/11

World Orphans 5K; 10:00 AM; Douglas County School Admin Bldg, Castle Rock, CO; worldorphans.org

10/12

Durango Double Road Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Animas Surgical Hospital, Durango, CO; durangodouble.com

10/12

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

10/12

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

10/12

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

10/12

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

10/12

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

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

10/04

Golden Gallop; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Parfet Park, Golden, CO Komen Race for the Cure 5K; 6:00 AM; Pepsi Center, Denver, CO; komendenver.org

10/05

09/20

Color Fun Fest 5K; 2:00 PM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO; colorfunfest5k.com

09/28

Color Sunday Adventure Challenge; 9:30 AM; Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Mesa, CO; colorsundaychallenge.com

Dead Celebrity 5K; 7:00 PM; Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, Fort Collins, CO; deadcelebrun.com

10/04

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

10/25

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

10/19

The Great Pumpkin Haul 2M; 9:30 AM; Chatfield Botanic Gardens, Littleton, CO

10/25

Denver Gorilla Run 5K; 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

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

10/26

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

adventure/mud runs august 08/02

31 Miles for 31 Heroes; 7:00 AM; Greenland Open Spaces, Larkspur, CO; facebook.com

08/02

BIG DOG BRAG Mud Run; 9:00 AM; Ram Off Road Park, Colorado Springs, CO; bigdogbrag.com

08/16

Color Fun Fest 5K; 3:00 PM; Colorado Springs World Arena, Colorado Springs, CO; colorfunfest5k.com

october

triathlon/duathlon august 08/02

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

08/03

The PLOW Open Water Swim; 9:00 AM; Lake Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, CO; joingecko.org

08/03

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

08/03

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

08/09

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

08/10

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

08/17

5430 Sports YOLO Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 5430sports.com

08/17

Steamboat Triathlon at Lake Catamount; 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

08/24

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

08/16

08/30

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

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

08/23

08/30

10/18

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

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

Boulder Open Water Swim; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; Withoutlimits.co

08/30

10/18

CSU Homecoming 5K; 10:00 AM; CSU Oval, Fort Collins, CO

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

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

10/18

Dead Horse Trail Race; 50K, 25K; 8:00 AM; Gemini Bridges, Moab, CO; grassrootsevents.net

10/18

Galloping Goose Run; 10K, 5K; 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

10/17

10/19

Beware the Bear Trail Races; 15K, 5K; 9:15 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; runuphillracing.com

september 09/06

Adventure Xstream Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; axsracing.com

09/06

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

09/07

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

09/13

Color Me Rad 5K; 9:00 AM; Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield, Littleton, CO; colormerad.com

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Albert Einstein reportedly said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Runners may be nuts, but we’re clearly not insane. We may do the same thing over and over, such as pushing the limits of our body too far and incurring an inevitable injury, but the fact is we don’t expect a different result. Hey, we’re way too smart for that!

We know that remaining injury free is not a forever thing. Although we may take the necessary precautions, none of us is completely immune from a twinge, an ache, or a muscle pull. Runners’ injuries are rather predictable. It’s not like we will encounter a 380-pound defensive lineman with biceps the size of our waists, ferociously tackling us and trying to twist our lower appendages into a knot and burying them in the turf. Instead, our self-inflicted injuries usually arise from overtraining, overuse, or perhaps a biomechanical flaw in our running motion. We don’t even have the bizarre injuries of some professional athletes like former Washington Redskins quarterback Gus Frerotte, who suffered a jammed neck after he head-butted the end zone concrete wall while celebrating a touchdown. Brilliant. We may get shin splints from ramping up the mileage too quickly, but at least we know enough to high-five after a good run rather than bang our head into concrete.

Although, American Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin recently propelled the running world into the foolish-injury spotlight when his turn in the cryogenic chamber came along. The chamber, which uses liquid nitrogen, rapidly cools muscles after a workout, but apparently certain basic rules should be followed. Namely, don’t enter the chamber wearing wet clothing. Gatlin discovered this by incurring frostbite to his toes after entering the chamber wearing sweat-soaked socks, which froze to him instantly. Good thing he wasn’t 46 coloradorunnermag.com

wearing wet running shorts! Gatlin ultimately recovered, but clearly gave new meaning to the term “getting cold feet.”

Three forms of rationalization occur when a runner experiences discomfort that most likely can be attributed to a running injury. The first is that no matter the severity of the pain that crops up during a run, a four-word term can describe it: It’s just a cramp. We runners could have a compound fracture with our femur in full view, and we’ll try to convince ourselves that it’s no more than a muscle spasm!

Second, on the day that an injury arrives, we adhere to the unrealistic belief that it will be better in the morning. We consistently try to convince ourselves that nighttime is a miraculous healing world and despite our dramatically limping to bed, we cling to the hope that the Injury Fairy will arrive and wave the magical baton and our ailment will be miraculously cured. Guess again, oh optimistic one.

Lastly, there’s a phrase uttered by most runners, and I have also uttered it so many times it should eventually be the epitaph on my tombstone: I think I can run through it. This is despite the fact that I’ve yet to incur an ache or pain that actually got better because of a run. The run may momentarily dull the pain, but it will usually return with a vengeance. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been required to admit (post run) “That wasn’t such a good idea,” well let’s just say I could afford my own personal 24-hour on-call physician.

Back when I turned 45 years old, I concluded that conversations among Masters runners always migrated toward the topic of each other’s injuries. No longer is it the general greeting of “How’s your running going?” but the more particular questioning of “Any injuries?” An increased injury rate with age is not necessarily unique to the sport of running. Given that my second love in the sports world is basketball, I played the game at least once a week for most of my adult life. But eventually, my regular hoops game began to resemble an overcrowded MASH unit, and that was before we even began playing. Most players had braces reinforcing every conceivable joint, and we looked more like participants in a game of roller derby than basketball. The games were also moving slower (we gave new meaning to the term “Shuffle Offense”), and as the incidence of injury increased, the attrition factor caused the final buzzer to sound on the game for good.

However, older runners don’t just fade away; we run on and eventually become experts in instantly identifying the injuries of others, how long they will take to heal, and the best method of treatment. I can watch a baseball player walk back to the dugout with a distinct limp and am able to immediately diagnose a grade 2 hamstring strain and know exactly how long he’ll be on the Disabled List. Similarly, I can see a fellow runner come toward me in the grocery store and within four steps, I am able to discern by his or her gait whether it’s piriformis syndrome with a touch of a calf strain on the opposite side or an illiotibial band problem with a smattering of Achilles tendinitis. I may not have the smarts to clean up on Jeopardy, but I’d definitely get to the championship round on the game show Identify That Injury!

Sure there are ways we can mitigate injuries, but whether we go barefoot or shod, overtrain or undertrain, there’s no foolproof repellent for the injury bug that bites us from time to time. We literally and figuratively run the risk of being injured and needing to take time off to heal.

Nonetheless, when an injury does occur, it’s like the old Southern phrase “Y’all come back now, y’hear.” We hear.

For the love of the game, we will always come back for a comeback.

Bob Schwartz is the author of the best selling humor book “I Run, Therefore I Am – NUTS!!” and the newly released sequel “I Run, Therefore I Am – STILL Nuts!”

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