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CELEBRATE 20 YEARS RUNNING

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The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon took place in San Diego, forever changing the sport of running.

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Race day adds a 5K distance, inviting runners of all abilities and experience to join in the rocking fun.

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Thad Beatty of Sugarland ran the half marathon, sang the National Anthem and played his pink guitar at every band station on course.

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FEATURES 8 // NUTRITION ADVANTAGE Meal Planning: Does it matter when you eat?

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10 // TRAINING EDGE Are you ready to run a half marathon? Try this training plan that will get you ready in 8 weeks.

14 // GUIDE TO COLORADO’S CLUBS, COACHES AND CAMPS

Make 2017 your fittest yet with the assistance of a club or coach... or boost your training by attending a running camp.

18 // AVOIDING INJURY Does running on concrete hurt your joints?

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Running apps every runner should try.

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PU B LI S H E R ’ S LET TE R

Tech Trends in Running

Gone are the days when you got dressed in cotton running clothes and headed out for a run without any clue as to what your heart rate, cadence or average pace might be.

And while some runners tout the benefits of going unplugged, I think that most of us agree that some things are better with technology.

Modern workout gear makes going for a long run more enjoyable than the cotton t-shirts of days gone by and various gadgets help us track our training in ways that previous generations couldn’t even imagine. But the technology changes so fast, it’s hard to keep up. So here’s a look at some of the top trends in running technology.

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GPS Watches

Remember the good old days when you drove your running route in your car to try to guess about how far you went? I remember that I would have basic five and ten mile loops from my house and I would run them all year, because otherwise it was too much guess work to try figure out how far I went. Well, there’s no need for that nonsense any more. I’ve been faithfully addicted to a GPS watch for years. The first-ever Garmin Forerunner 101 was introduced in 2003. The longevity of the battery life, the multitude of features, and the brands to choose from has exploded ever since. For the price, the TomTom Spark 3 packs in a lot of features for $130. You can track GPS miles while running and also use it to count the laps you swim at the pool. On the high end, the Garmin Forerunner 630 is the go-to watch for many runners, despite the steeper price of $369. It’s reliable, accurate, and tracks extras like cadence and stride length. The Polar V800 is pricey at $500, but has some interesting features. It can not only measure your distance and speed, but also track your heart rate, even while swimming. It tracks your cadence from your wrist and offers a barometer for real time elevation changes. Suunto, Apple, and others also offer options with many newer models offering preloaded maps, points of interest, and turn-by-turn alerts.

Heart Rate Monitors

No need to wear a bulky and cumbersome strap around your chest anymore. Wrist based heart rate monitors are becoming increasingly reliable. Heart rate monitors can help everyone, from those working on weight loss to athletes trying to achieve peak performance. Fitbit, Apple and Whoop have new offerings with the ability to track sleep patterns and resting heart rate. More data and better app displays will help runners train, sleep, manage stress and hopefully, become healthier overall. The Wahoo Tickr X is priced at $99 and is so much more than a heart rate monitor. It doubles as a run tracker, works indoors and outdoors, and even counts your reps during run training. The Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor sells for $79 and is one of the best and most accurate HRMs for running that you can buy.

Other Cool Stuff

The Lumo Run app works with a wireless sensor worn at the hip to track your running form, offering such details as braking, bouncing, tilt, stride length, rotation, and cadence.

RunScribe Pro uses tiny pods that clip to your shoes to offer information on pronation, foot strike, contact time, and stance velocity. Ambiorun is another foot pod that captures similar data.

Sensoria apparel sells tech-enhanced running clothing that can offer a variety of data, from running form feedback to performance metrics, like heart rate, cadence and altitude.

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Chelimo Wins USATF Indoor Two Mile Championship

Olympic 5,000 meter silver medalist Paul Chelimo of Colorado Springs was an unstoppable force at the USATF Indoor Championship two-mile race in Albuquerque, NM. He ran away from a deep field to take gold by more than 10 seconds in 8:28.53. Chelimo steadily increased his lead lap by lap, opening up a 60 meter gap by the end. Not content with just winning, the Army WCAP team member stepped on the gas in the final lap to close in 27.22.

“I’ve been training at altitude and I just wanted to come out here to make an honest race. As I was running, I was watching and making sure I opened up the lead slowly by slowly just to surprise [the competition]. I just didn’t want to open a faster lead, that would wear me out. I wanted to make sure I ran a progressive race because at altitude, you gotta make sure you run progressive otherwise you’re going to struggle,” Chelimo said.

The fastest final circuit belonged to former Columbine High Schooler Woody Kincaid of Littleton who sped to a 26.01 over the last 200 to outkick meet record holder Ryan Hill and take second in 8:38.66. Chelimo’s US Army teammate Hillary Bor of Colorado Springs was fourth in 8:39. Tabor Stevens, formerly of Adams State, was tenth in 8:45.

In the women’s 1,000 meter race, Eleanor Fulton, a former Highlands Ranch High School runner, was seventh in 2:44. And

in the women’s two-mile, former CU runner Sara Sutherland and Katie Mackey, previously of Fort Collins High School, were third and fourth, each in 10:22. Katie McMenamin of Roots Running in Boulder was fifth in 10:24.

Gray Third at NACAC Cross Country Championships

Team USA turned in a host of strong performances while playing host at the NACAC Cross Country Championships in Boca Raton, Florida. Joe Gray of Colorado Springs was third overall and third American in 22:50.

Americans also nabbed the fourth and fifth place scoring spots with former Wheat Ridge High School runner Scott Fauble finishing in 22:52 and Boulder Track Club’s Jonathan Grey crossing the line in 22:56. Scoring 10 points, Team USA continued its streak of not losing the elite men’s 8K title at the NACAC Cross Country or Pan American Cross Country Championships since 2012.

Boulder Road Runners 60+ Team Win USATF 8K Gold

The Boulder Road Runners Men’s 60-69 team captured a gold medal at the USA Track & Field Masters 8K National Championship in Virginia Beach, VA on March 18. Held as a race within a race, the USATF Masters athletes lined up in front of nearly

BOULDER ROAD RUNNER MEMBERS RECENTLY COMPETED IN VIRGINIA.

8,000 runners in the TowneBank Shamrock 8K road race. The flat loop course ran along waterfront hotel avenues before the final turn to the finish line on the Virginia Beach’s concrete boardwalk. This was the BRR team’s initial race of the year and first appearance since capturing second place in the USATF National Masters Grand Prix Championship in 2016. BRR’s team included Dan Spale (2nd) and Kyle Hubbart (3rd) in the 60–64 division and USATF Hall of Famer Doug Bell (3rd) in the 65–69 division. Rounding out the five member team were Mark Donelson (7th place, 65-69) and Bruce Kirschner (14th place, 60-64). They were able to overcome five other age group teams from across the U.S.

Dauwalter Sets 24 Hour Record of 155 Miles Salomon athlete Courtney Dauwalter of Golden set a new 24-hour record for women at the Riverbank One Day Race in Riverbank, California in February. Dauwalter ran 155.3 miles on a track, besting Sabrina Little’s previous record of 152.03 miles, set in 2013.

“I still can’t believe it,” says Dauwalter. “Everything just fell into place—the training, my amazing crew, and how I felt on race day. It feels very surreal, and I’m so grateful.”

Dauwalter, 31, grew up in Minnesota, and has been drawn to endurance sports since childhood. She ran cross country and competed in nordic skiing as a junior, and went on to ski for the University of Denver. After college, Dauwalter dabbled in road marathons before jumping into her first trail ultra, the Prickly Pear 50K, in 2011. After that, she was hooked, and since then, Dauwalter has podiumed at a host of ultras, including victories at iconic races like the Javelina Jundred 100K and Run Rabbit Run 100-Miler, both in 2016.

In December 2016, Dauwalter won the Desert Solstice race, covering 147.49 miles in 24 hours. The victory helped prepare her, mentally and physically, for her record-breaking win at Riverbank. Justin Mock had a few questions for Dauwalter after her record-breaking win.

What’s your background that got you to such a world-class level?

Gosh, “world-class” feels like an overstatement, but thank you! I got hooked by the ultra world after my first 50K in 2011. Since then, I have been exploring the trails all over Colorado – building up in distance and learning along the way. Recently, I feel like I am starting to find my groove. It has been such a fun adventure so far!

I’ve read that you pace relatively evenly over the 24 hour period. How do you do it?

The 24-hour race really tests the brain and the body in a cool way. No matter how fast you go, the time on the clock still clicks away at the same rate…which is an interesting mental battle – there’s no chunking the race into sections of “just get to the next aid station.” I am still learning a lot about how to pace them better and am so thankful for a community of 24-hour veterans who have taken the time to share their knowledge and tips with me. I have found that the less I stop, the better. I eat and drink while running, add or remove layers while running, and use the bathroom as quickly as possible.

You’re known for your baggy running shorts. What’s the story there?

Ha! I keep telling people, those are my “short shorts”! I like to be comfortable when I’m out running and playing on the trails. The longer the inseam, the better!

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University of Colorado Women Win NCAA Title

Colorado Runners Compete in America and Abroad

In a stunning upset, the young University of Colorado Distance Medley Relay team of Tabor Scholl, Sage Hurta, Elissa Mann and Dani Jones won an NCAA title. The team finished the relay event in 11:00.34, winning the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship event by two hundredths of a second.

Jones willed the team back into contention on her 1,600 meter leg and kicked past third-place Oregon, anchored by Colorado Springs native Katie Rainsberger, and Stanford, anchored by Niwot alum Elise Cranny. The team had only competed together once before and earned a qualifying time for the NCAA championships.

Coach Mark Wetmore didn’t expect much, but hoped the runners would gain valuable experience in a high-pressure environment to store away for future years.

“The win was unexpected,” Wetmore said. “This was a very young team — two freshmen, two sophomores. Our plan was to get them here and get them some experience. And if we ran smart, get some points.”

Also at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, CU’s John Dressel was fourth in the 5,000 meters. Jones doubled back on day two to win another national championship. She kicked down 5,000 meter winner Karissa Schweitzer in the 3,000 meter, winning with a 9:09 mark. Jenny Simpson was the last Buff to win the 3,000 meter indoor National title in 2009 when she clocked an 8:42.03, which is also the NCAA meet record. This is the first time a Colorado track athlete has won two National titles in the same year at the Indoor National Championships. CU’s Erin Clark was 8th in that same race, and Rainsberger was third, and Cranny 11th. In the men’s 3,000, Joe Klecker was fourth, John Dessel was eighth, and Ben Saarel was 15th.

Alex Nichols of Colorado Springs won the Arizona Black Canyon 100K in seven hours, 55 minutes, thereby earning an automatic entry to the Western States 100 Miler.

Eric Senseman of Denver was third, and in the women’s race, Clare Gallagher of Boulder was second in 9:41 – also earning a Western States “Golden Ticket.”

Joe Gray of Colorado Springs is a world champion. Gray put on a pair of snowshoes to win the World Snowshoe Federation World Championship in upstate New York.

Jossiah Middaugh of Vail was third, and in the women’s race, Brandy Erholtz of Evergreen was eighth.

Jason Schlarb of Durango was third at Costa Rica’s six-day Coastal Challenge stage race.

Addie Bracy of Longmont stepped up in distance and was second at the FOURmidable 50K in California, a race that served as the USATF 50K trail championship. Bracy finished in 4:32, a time well inside of the former course best.

Anita Ortiz of Eagle won the Shotover Moonlight Marathon in New Zealand.

Marianne Hogan of Boulder, Darcy Piceu of Boulder, and Sarah Pizzo of Denver went 1-2-3 at the Moab Red Hot 55K in 4:55, 5:04, and 5:05, respectively.

Timothy Olson of Boulder had a good race at Transgrancanaria. Olson was 10th

Korir Wins USATF 15K Champs at Gate River Run

Jacksonville’s Gate River Run 15K was the USATF championship for the 9.3-mile distance. Leonard Korir has been on fire this year and the Colorado Springs-based Keynanborn American was the race winner in 43:22.

Coming down the Hart Bridge, Leonard Korir saw Shadrack Kipchirchir from the corner of his eye, and he knew he had to act fast.

“He’s so strong,” Korir said. “Especially doing 400, 200, he kicks so hard. I was scared that maybe this guy was maybe going to make a big move.”

Korir struck first, and his reward was victory in the closest race in the Gate River Run’s 40 years.

Other Colorado runners included Paul Chelimo (5th), Jon Grey (7th), Hillary Bor (9th), Parker Stinson (11th), Trevor Dunbar (15th), Augustus Maiyo (18th), Sean Quigley (20th), Fernando Cabada (34th), and Matt Hensley (51st). Top Colorado ladies were Neely Gracey (3rd), Laura Thweatt (4th), Natosha Rogers (5th), Elvin Kibet (8th), and Brooke Kish (52nd).

PAUL CHELIMO OF COLORADO SPRINGS WINS THE TWO MILE AT THE USATF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS.

at the Ultra-Trail World Tour event in the Canary Islands.

Help Stop Runners Knee

Runners knee is a common injury for active runners that most would describe as an aching pain around the kneecap. It’s also called patellofemoral pain syndrome. Runner’s knee isn’t a specific injury, but rather a broad term that describes the pain you feel if you have one of several knee problems.

Runner’s knee can happen for several reasons, but the most common for runners is overuse. Misalignment or problems with your feet, such as fallen arches or overpronation could also cause knee pain.

The main symptom you’ll notice is pain. It can happen in front, behind, or around your kneecap.

You might also notice swelling around your knee or a popping or grinding feeling inside the joint.

The best treatment for runner’s knee is rest.

But here are other options to help speed your recovery time. *Rest your knee. Avoid activities that make the pain worse, such as running, squatting, or lunging. *Ice your knee for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours until the pain is gone. *Wrap your knee. Use an elastic bandage, patellar straps, or sleeves to give it extra support. *Elevate your leg on a pillow when you’re sitting or lying down. *Take a pain reliever, like ibuprofen to fight inflammation and help with pain and swelling. *Buy new running shoes. If you already tried new shoes, try arch supports or orthotics for your shoes. *Do stretching and strengthening exercises, especially for your quadriceps muscles. coloradorunnermag.com 7

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MEAL PLANNING: DOES IT MATTER WHEN YOU EAT?

Meals and snacking patterns have changed over the past 40 years.

You have undoubtedly noticed that many of us are eating fewer calories from meals and more calories from snacks. As a result, I get questions from both runners and non-athletes alike about how to best fuel their bodies: Should I stop eating after 8:00 pm? Which is better: to eat 3 or 6 meals a day? Does it really matter if I skip breakfast? Because meals can be a central part of our social life—and busy training schedules can contribute to chaotic eating patterns—many runners disregard the fact that food is more than just fuel. When (and what) you eat impacts your future health (as well as today’s performance).

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Food consumption affects the central clock in your brain. This clock controls circadian rhythms and impacts all aspects of metabolism, including how your organs function. Restricting daytime food and eating in chaotic patterns disrupts normal biological rhythms. The end result: erratic meal timing can impact the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type-2 diabetes and obesity.

This article offers food for thought from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Statement on Meal Timing and Frequency: Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. (Circulation, Jan 30, 2017).

The information is particularly important for runners, because training schedules can really upset standard meal times. Plus, most of us want to live a long and healthful life. Hence, we need to pay attention to meal timing—starting at an early age. Children and adolescents who skip meals have a higher risk of developing health issues (higher BMI, more belly fat, higher serum insulin and blood glucose). Not a good start for a long and healthy life. (Parents take note: Be responsible with family meals!)

Veteran runners also want to stay healthy. In 2014, 14.5% of the US population was 65 years or older. Over the next 25 years, older Americans are expected to grow to 22% of the US population. We need to outlive the diseases of aging. That starts with fueling wisely on a regular schedule and enjoying regular exercise!

will help you get more out of your workout, improve recovery—and click with your natural circadian rhythms.

Breakfast: Is it really the most important meal of the day?

There’s little question that late-night eating is associated with obesity. Research with 239 US adults who ate more than one-third of their calories in the evening had twice the risk of being obese. Among 60,000 Japanese adults, the combination of late-night eating plus skipping breakfast was associated with a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity. A study with 2,200 US middle-aged women reports each 10% increase in the number of calories eaten between 5:00 PM and midnight was associated with a 3% increase in C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation. Inflammation is associated with diabetes, CVD and obesity.

The wise runners do most of their fueling in the earlier parts of the day.

If you define breakfast as eating 20% to 35% of your daily calories within two-hours of waking, about one-fourth of US adults do not eat breakfast. This drop in breakfast consumption over the past 40 years parallels the increase in obesity. Breakfast skippers tend to snack impulsively (think donuts, pastries, chips and other fatty foods). They end up with poorer quality diets and increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and overweight/obesity.

Eating a wholesome breakfast starts the day with performance enhancing fuel at the right time for your body’s engine. If you run in the morning, fuel-up by having part of your breakfast before you workout (a banana, for example) and then enjoy the rest of the breakfast afterwards (oatmeal, almonds and yogurt). This

Meal Frequency: Is it better to eat 1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 times a day?

In terms of weight, eating 2,000 calories divided into 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 meals doesn’t change your body fatness. In a study where breakfast provided 54% of the day’s calories and dinner only 11% of calories—or the reverse, the subjects (women) had no differences in fat loss. Yet, in terms of cardiovascular health, the big breakfast led to significant reductions in metabolic risk factors and better blood glucose control. The bigger breakfast matched food intake to circadian rhythms that regulated metabolism.

Runners who skimp at breakfast commonly get too hungry and then devour way too many calories of ice cream and cookies. If they do this at night, when the body is poorly programmed to deal with an influx of sweets, they are paving their path to health issues.

Hence, if you are eating a lot of calories at night, at least make them low in sugary foods, to match the reduced insulin response in the evening. This is particularly important for shift workers, who eat at odd hours during the night and tend to have a higher rate of heart disease.

Should you stop eating after 8:00 PM?

The best plan: Plan to eat intentionally.

Failing to plan for meals can eas-

ily end up in missed meals, chaotic fueling patterns and impaired health, to say nothing of reduced performance. If you struggle with getting your food-act together, consult with a sports dietitian who will help you develop a winning food plan. Use the referral network at www.SCANdpg.org to find a local sports RD.

Instead of holding off to have a big dinner, enjoy food when your body needs the fuel: when it is most active. If you worry you’ll eat just as much at night if you eat more during the day (and as a result, you’ll “get fat”), think

again. Be mindful before you eat and ask yourself: Does my body actually need this fuel?

Most runners can and should enjoy at least 500 to 700 calories four times a day: breakfast, early lunch, second lunch, and dinner.

To overcome the fear that this much food will make you fat, reframe your thoughts. You are simply moving the calories in your pre- and/ or post-dinner snacks into a substantial and wholesome second lunch (such as a peanut butter-honey sandwich, or apple, cheese & crackers.). The purpose of this second lunch

is to curb your evening appetite, refuel your muscles from your workout earlier in the day (or fuel them for an after-work run) and align your food intake to your circadian rhythms.

Give it a try? Even runners cannot out-train a poorly timed diet.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD is the author of the Sports Nutrition Guidebook and Food Guide for Marathoners. The books are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com. For online education, visit www.NutritionSportsExerciseCEUs.com.

YOUR FUTURE: IT’S IN YOUR GUT! When I think about eating, I think about the yummy taste of food and the pleasure of feeling satiated. But after attending a Harvard Medical School conference on Gut Health, Microbiota and Probiotics, I now realize I am not feeding my body but rather the 100 trillion bacteria that live in my gut – my microbiome. We have about 3 to 4.5 pounds of microbes that outnumber human cells by a factor of 10 to 1.

The microbiome is a signaling hub.

Gut microbes produce neurotransmitters that talk to the brain. This ultimately impacts our immune system, brain, weight, and mood. Genetics, diet, and environment influence these microbes.

Gut microbes can be our best friends or our worst enemies. Thanks to antibiotics, we no longer suffer from infections and illnesses such as pneumonia. But, the antibiotics that kill the bad bacteria also kill the good guys. Animal studies suggest antibiotics can kill off 80% to 90% of the total microbiome.

Does this have a lingering effect? For example, in humans, is the overuse of antibiotics related to the dramatic rise in autism, anxiety, diabetes, asthma, Crohn’s disease, and yes, obesity?

(The highest rates of obesity are seen in the states with the highest use of antibiotics.)

We have much to learn about the microbiome. Perhaps these conference highlights will encourage you to eat well to invest in having the healthiest possible gut.

That, ultimately, will help you be the healthiest runner you can be.

• Babies born via cesarean section are not exposed to the microbes living in the mother’s birth canal. As a result, their microbiome differs from babies born vaginally. Will this have an impact on their immune system (more allergies, asthma) and future health?

• Research with mice indicates a maternal diet high in saturated fat (think “junk food”) affects the microbes that will live in her infant’s intestinal tract. These microbes affect behavior, particularly the behavior of the males (both male baby mice and humans). They become

more anxious, and less social. Tips for pregnant women: Eat less junk food—and breastfeed your babies—to help create a healthy gut for a happier babe!

• Gut microbes seem to affect genders differently. Do these bugs explain why five times more males than females have autism? And why, when a male mouse’s microbiome is transplanted into a female mouse, does the female generate more testosterone?

• When microbes from a fat mouse are transplant into a lean mouse, the lean mouse gets fat – and vice versa. Lean microbes transplanted into a fat mouse help the fat mouse lose weight.

• Firmicutes and Bacteriodes are two prevalent types of microbes. Having a high amount of Firmicutes is associated with obesity. Obese women who altered their gut microbiota, lost fat, improved their blood sugars, and reported less hunger. Questions arise: Does this imbalance explain why some people gain weight more easily than others, and why others stay lean? Does the microbiome contribute to obesity? Or does obesity change the microbiome?

Stay tuned.

• Intestinal motility (think constipation, diarrhea) is controlled by the brain via microbes that send signals to the brain. While many intestinal issues start in the gut, others start in the brain. For example, the mental stress that occurs pre-event (more so than microbes) explains the long lines at the porta-toilets before a competition.

• Mice fed Bifidobacteria became less anxious and were better able to solve problems (such as get out of a maze) compared to the control group. Humans fed Bifidobacteria had lower levels of morning cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and perceived themselves as being less stressed. Does this mean, in the future, we might be taking psychobiotics instead of drugs?

• Processed foods tend to be low in fiber. This results in less diversity in the microbiome and can lead to inflammation and pre-diabetes. Emulsifiers such as Polysorbate 60 are

found in some processed foods (such as coffee creamers). They can change the microbiota and create a low-grade inflammation that can be associated with colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases.

What to do

Much more research is needed to determine if the results of microbiome studies with animals hold true for runners. We also need to learn about proper use of probiotic supplements. In the meanwhile, the probiotic industry is booming—and it is unregulated by the FDA. Hence, a note of caution: the quality of a probiotic is not guaranteed.

Your best bet is to feed your gut microbes (and your muscles) generous portions of fiber-rich carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, legumes, beans and whole grains.

You’ll naturally do this when you eat, for example, fewer cookies and instead snack on dried fruit. Yogurt, kefir, blue cheese and miso are also smart choices.

In the future, sports dietitians will be able to offer personalized nutrition based on each athlete’s microbiome. Until then, know that a high-quality diet is the same diet that will support good gut health as well as top performance.

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8 WEEKS TO A HALF MARATHON

Don’t be scared of the half marathon. It’s the second most popular race distance in America, behind the 5K. If you’ve already been running for fun and fitness and working out at the gym, then this training plan will have you crossing the finish line of a half marathon in just 8 weeks. If you aren’t ready to start this plan, take a month to gradually increase your running base. Each week will include three to four days of running, three days of cross training, plus a rest and recovery day. Cross training can include swimming, biking, yoga, rowing and more. Remember to listen to your body and take breaks if you need it.

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2017 Guide to Clubs, Coaches and Camps

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

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

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

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

Camps Camps can be a great way to jump start your training. There are camps for all different age groups, from teens to adults.

These camps usually last anywhere from three days to a week and are held on location in various parts of the state.

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C LU B S , C OAC H E S AN D CAM PS Here is a list of Colorado-based training groups, coaches and clubs for runners and triathletes, followed by a list of Colorado’s summer running camps.

Clubs/Training Groups/Coaches Boulder Athletics Boulder Bobby McGee Endurance Sports Boulder Express Boulder Peak Makers Club Boulder Performance Network Boulder Road Runners Boulder Striders Boulder Track Club Boulder Trail Runners D3 Multisport Dave Scott Triathlon Training Fleet Feet Sports Gemini Multisport Kids That TRI Longmont Running Club

Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Longmont

Mark Allen Triathlon Training Mark Evans Coaching Revolution Running

Boulder Boulder Boulder

ricklaurab@yahoo.com bobbymcgee.com bxboulderexpress.com thewayofrunning.com boulderperformance.net boulderroadrunners.org boulderstriders.com bouldertrackclub.com BoulderTrailRunners.org d3multisport.com davescottinc.com fleetfeetboulder.com geminimultisport.com kidsthattri.org meetup.com/LongmontRunning/ markallenonline.com evanscoaching.com revolution-running.com

Ric Rojas Running Roost Running Club Wes Hobson Performance Zone ATP

Boulder Louisville Boulder Boulder

ricrojasrunning.com runnersroost.com weshobsonperformance.com findyourzone.tv

Denver Metro Active Mamas

Littleton

Altitude Multisport Club Colorado Columbines Colorado Masters Running Association CP Fitness

Parker Denver Denver

meetup.com/Active-mamasand-moms-to-be/ altitudemultisport.com columbines.org comastersrun.org

Englewood

cperezcoaching.com

CWW Triathlon Denver Fit Denver Track Club Denver Trail Runners DetermiNation Edgewater Run Club Endurance Performance Evergreen Runners Circle Front Range Women’s Trail Runners Fuel4mance Fusion Running Highlands Ranch Run Club Irish Snug Running Club Jeff Galloway Training Program Karma Multisport Kids That TRI Mercuria Running Mile High Multisport North FoCo Running Club Optimize Endurance Sports Phidippides Track Club Practical Coaching Revolution Running Rock Tri Club Rocky Mountain Road Runners Rocky Mountain Runners Rocky Mountain Tri Club Roost Running Club Run Happy Club RunUphill Racing Runners Edge of the Rockies Silverback Track Club Saint Jude Heroes Team Challenge Team in Training

Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver

cww-triathlon.org denverfit.com denvertrackclub.com denvertrailrunners.org determination.acsevents.org facebook.com/ EdgewaterRunClub Denver epcmultisport.com Evergreen sports.groups.yahoo.com Denver facebook.com/ groups/959870347432027 Littleton fuel4mance.com Denver fusionrunning.com Highlands Ranch highlandsranchrunningclub.com Denver irishsnugrunners.com Denver jeffgalloway.com Castle Rock karmamultisport.com Denver/Littleton kidsthattri.org Denver mercuriarunning.com Denver milehighmultisport.com Fort Collins facebook.com/ northfocorunners Indian Hills optimizeendurance.com Denver phidippides.org Highlands Ranch practicalcoaching.us Denver revolution-running.com Castle Rock rocktriclub.com Denver rmrr.org Denver rockymountainrunners.org Englewood rmtriclub.com Denver/Aurora/ runnersroost.com Lone Tree/ Lakewood Denver rockymountainbrewruns.com Denver runuphillracing.com Denver runnersedgeoftherockies.com Denver silverbacktrackclub. wordpress.com Denver heroes.stjude.org Denver ccteamchallenge.org Denver teamintraining.org/rm

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Denver teamwild.org Highlands Ranch zoomtrackclub.org

Northern Colorado Anaerobic Management CSU Tri Club Fort Collins Running Club Fort Collins Trail Runners Greeley Triathlon Club Kids That TRI Loveland Road Runners North FoCo Run Club Personal Best Fitness Roost Running Club t2 Coaching Windsor Triathlon Club

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

anaerobic.net csutri.com fortcollinsrunningclub.org fortcollinstrailrunners.com greeleytriathlonclub.com kidsthattri.org lovelandroadrunners.com facebook.com/northfocorunners prsfit.com runnersroost.com t2coaching.com windsortriclub.com

Southern Colorado Carmichael Training Systems Incline Club Jack Quinn’s Running Club Landshark Running Club Peak Multisport Pikes Peak Road Runners Pikes Peak Triathlon Club Rainsberger Athletics Southern Colorado Runners Team CRUD TriSmarter Triathlon Coaching Wicked Fast Tri Club

Colorado Springs Manitou Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Pueblo Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs

trainright.com inclineclub.com jackquinnsrunners.com landsharkrunclub.com peakmultisport.com pprrun.org pikespeaktriathlonclub.com traininggoals.com socorunners.org teamcrud.com trismarter.com wickedfasttri.com

Mountains Chaffee County Running Club Crested Butte Mountain Runners Roaring Fork Women’s Tri Club

Salida salidarec.com/ccrc/ Crested Butte cbmountainrunners.org Glenwood Springs roaringforktriteam.com

Western Slope and Beyond Casper Windy City Striders Durango Running Club Jeff Galloway Training Program Mesa Monument Striders

Casper, WY Durango Durango Grand Junction

San Juan Mountain Runners

Montrose

windycitystriders.com durangorunningclub.org jeffgalloway.com mesamonumentstriders. com sjmr.org

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

Boulder Pingree Park Grand Junction Fort Collins Fort Collins Leadville Boulder Crested Butte Pueblo Estes Park Gunnison

boulderrunningcamps.com campisaiah.com CMUmavericks.com/camps csurams.com ryunrunning.com leadvilleraceseries.com patmanson.com teamprepusarunning.com brocawblazers.org activeataltitude.com wscathletics.com

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Greenland Trail 50K, 25K and 8 mile Emerge 5K Denver Broncos 7K - Woodland Park Grace’s Race Sean May Memorial Run Airlife Memorial 10K/5K Run and 5K Walk Climb for Change Girls on the Run Cottonwood Classic 5K Tri the Rock Kids Triathlon

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Run4Independence 5 Mile Run/Walk 4 Liberty Run 4 Mile & Kids Firecracker Run 4 Boogie’s Diner Buddy 5 Mile 4 Freedom Run 5K 7 Chase the Moon 12 Hour Endurance Run 9 Lone Tree Freedom Run 22 CF Climb Denver 22 Destination Health: Walk, Run, Learn 30 Dash for Smiles

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Time To Try Trail Running

Do you need to shake up your running routine? Are you tired of always running on pavement everyday? Maybe it’s time to give trail running a try. While you may have to travel a bit further to access a dirt trail to run on, there are a lot of benefits.

1. Running on concrete can be hard on your

body. Pounding the pavement can take its toll.

By covering some of those miles on softer surfaces, like dirt, your body can absorb that pounding with a little less wear and tear on the muscles, bones and joints.

2. Another advantage to running off-road is

that it forces you to vary your stride, engaging new muscles. As your body twists and turns around sharp corners, you have to lengthen and shorten your stride and avoid potential obstacles, like rocks and tree roots. As you climb up and down hills, your feet and calves have to engage more, using more lateral movements and trying to maintain traction.

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way to escape the stress of your daily routine.

Running over dirt trails amid beautiful outdoor scenery can be calming. Breathing in cleaner air and enjoying the natural surroundings can be good for your mind, body and spirit.

If you’re ready to give it a try, here are a few tips to help your transition from roads to trails.

1. Footwear. For many trails, your normal

running shoes will work fine. But for more difficult and technical terrain, trail running shoes may be a better bet. Trail running shoes are designed with waterproofing materials and traction. They are typically made to be more durable than lightweight performance road running shoes. They also will not be white. Trail running in Colorado will turn your beautiful white socks and running shoes a dusty brown, so wearing grey or black shoes and socks is a better bet.

2. Map. When you are running on your local

neighborhood streets, you can tune out and not pay attention to where you’re going. But when you venture onto a new trail for the first time, it’s best to have a map and an idea of the elevation changes. Some local parks can be rather mazelike and confusing. No one wants to get lost at a local open space park, so pre-plan a route. Keep in mind that a mile on an unfamil-

iar trail may take quite a bit longer than a mile on a local street.

3. Water. You don’t want to end up lost on a

new trail in the heat of summer without access to water. It’s best to just bring some along, whether you choose to carry a water bottle with you or whether you want to wear water around your waist or on your back. You may think that you don’t need it because you’re not going to be out for long, but the heat and elevation can zap your energy.

Fun trails around Colorado to check out: Eagle Trail, Boulder Fowler Trail, Eldorado Springs Golden Gate Canyon, Golden Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton Green Mountain, Lakewood Mount Falcon, Morrison Elk Meadow, Evergreen Horsetooth Mountain Park, Fort Collins Herman’s Gulch, Bakerville Barr Trail, Manitou Springs The Incline, Manitou Springs Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs The Colorado Trail at Kenosha Pass, Fairplay Morning Thunder Trail, Breckenridge Animas City Mountain Trail, Durango Devil’s Canyon, Fruita Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs Photography By TRANSROCKIES RUN

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2017 Events Calendar and Information: May 13 AirLife Memorial 5K/10K, Littleton Girls on the Run 5K, Greenwood Village May 20 Cottonwood Classic 5K, Thornton Bellco Colfax 5K, Denver May 21 Colfax Marathon, Denver June 3 Taste of Louisville 5K, Louisville

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R AC E R E PO RTS

Wade Outkicks Kuehler to Win Dam Run Half

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THE USAFA MARATHON TEAM CAME TO THAT DAM RUN HALF MARATHON AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK IN DENVER.

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t was a warm but windy day on March 5, 2017 at Cherry Creek State Park in Greenwood Village for the annual Dam Run Half Marathon and the Crush That Dam 5K. More than 800 runners and walkers participated in the event, which was the fifth and final race in the RunDenver Series, hosted

by Hallucination Sports and BKB Limited.

The men’s half marathon was close, with only 6 seconds separating first and second place.

Thirty-four-year-old Robbie Wade of Westminster out-kicked Jon Kuehler to win in 1:15:31; 29-year old Kuehler finished second in 1:15:37. Coming in third was 19year old George Crist in 1:17:54.

Gerald Romero was the top masters runner in 1:24:42.

In the women’s half marathon, 24-year old Emily Van Meter took top honors in 1:26:36.

Pamela Borealis was second in 1:31:03, with 23-year old Kellyn Roiko finishing a close third in 1:31:34. Erin Goff was top masters runner in 1:40:39.

In the men’s 5K, 20-year

old Chris Retzlaff finished on top in 16:13, with 36-year old Jess Palmer coming in second in 16:59.

Rounding out the top three was John Swartz of Arvada in 17:56.

Women’s 5K winner Laura Cook set a new course record and also finished fourth overall in 18:31, which shaved 26 seconds off the previous record.

Crossing the line in second place was Denver’s Sophia Galleher in 19:19, with 26-year old Megan Derschang finishing third in 19:51.

At 80-years-young, Virginia Vinyard topped the senior women’s category for ages 60 and older, running the 5K in an impressive 31:06.

Check out more race results on page 22.

Kids had fun with a free kids run and finisher’s prizes.

An after party was held at the Radison Denver Southeast Hotel with additional awards for runners who placed in the entire five-event series.

McDonagh Sets Course Record at Equinox Half

he second annual Spring Equinox Half Marathon and four mile races kicked off under gray skies, windy conditions and mild temperatures. The event was hosted by Green Events at Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Fort Collins and run on a mix of paved and dirt county roads with beautiful mountain views.

Nearly 700 runners and walkers took part in the event, which featured a fun post-race party with food, including breakfast burritos, and beverages at The Biergarten where the award ceremony was held as well. Rebound Sports and Physical Therapy led a group warm up at the start line and had massages after the event.

In the men’s half marathon, Neil McDonagh took top honors in 1:12:58, a new course record time. Taylor Hannegan came in second in 1:13:25.

Rounding out the top three was James O’Sullivan in 1:18:33. The top male master finisher was Michael Kraus in 1:19:11.

The women’s half marathon saw 2016 champion Heather Utrata continue her reign with a win in 1:24:11.

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Coming in second was Becky Lynn in 1:26:02, with Katie Kissane crossing the line in third in 1:27:30. The top female master finisher was Theresa Allen in 1:31:35.

The men’s 4 mile race was close, with the top three finishers crossing the line within a minute of each other.

Chris Retzlaff was the top finisher in 21:35; Michael Chavez came in second.

The top male master was Doug Skiba in 25:56.

In the women’s 4 mile, Emmy Briggs came in first in 25:46 with Laura Harger finishing second in 27:11. The top female master was Dianne Flynn in 32:38.

The race aimed to be a zero waste event. Organizers worked hard to make it happen and ended up recycling 56 pounds of waste, composting 134 pounds of materials, and sending just 16 pounds of trash to the landfill for a diversion rate of 93%.

The Fall Equinox Half Marathon and five mile race will be held on September 17, 2017.

Check out the race results on page 22.

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Thousands Run Runnin’ of the Green 7K

he 29th Annual Runnin’ of the Green 7K kicked off in downtown Denver, welcoming more than 2,000 runners, walkers and spectators to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Elite runners were there to compete but others came in costumes and just wanting to have a fun time. Temperatures were chilly to start, but with the wind remaining at bay and the sun eventually making an appearance later in the morning, it was a perfect morning for the fun Irish event.

The 7K race started on 17th Street between Blake and Wazee, and wound its way through LoDo towards the Highlands and back before finishing on Wazee between 19th and 20th Streets. While the race only gains a little over 100 feet, it is considered a “hilly” and challenging course, but continues to attract some of Colorado’s finest runners and many runners looking to kick off Spring with the first big event of the season.

The post-race celebration – voted best post-race party among area running races – featured live Irish music, corned beef and bagels from Shamrock Foods, the Reed Irish Step Dancers, the Colorado Youth Pipe Band, and Killian’s Beer from Coors.

The men’s 7K saw 39-year old Jeremy Parks take top honors in 22:21, with 35-year old Jordan Jones coming in second

THE RUNNERS ROOST TEAM POSES FOR A PICTURE AFTER THE RACE.

for the second year in a row in 22:47 (Jones finished 2nd in 2016 in 22:20). Rounding out the top three was Brian Folts of Golden in 23:36.

The women’s race was close, with the top three finishers crossing the line within 20 seconds of one another. Boulder’s Krystalanne Curwood retained her 2016 title, coming

in first in 24:47. Second place belonged to 20year old Lindsey Koch in 24:59, with Denver’s Meghan Curran crossing the line in third in 25:04.

The race is a fundraiser for Volunteers of America.

For additional race results, turn to page 22.

September 4, 2017 Salisbury Park Parker, CO Half Marathon | 10K | 5K

L A B O R D AY MINI-MARATHON

Medals to all finishers Tech Shirts

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R AC E R E S U LTS HRCA St. Patrick’s Day 5K March 11, 2017 Highlands Ranch, CO 762 Finishers - Timing by: Colorado Race Timing - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,920’ - Course Records: Nick Miller, 16:38 (2007); Carrie Messner, 18:00 (2006) Overall Male: 1. Dave Marks, 16:31 CR; 2. Ryan Hackett, 18:37; 3. Scott Swaney, 19:09; 4. Branden Teets, 19:32; 5. Jeremy Allen, 19:39. Masters (40+): 1. Jeremy Allen, 19:39; 2. Troy Michelson, 20:09; 3. Tim Miller, 20:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Phillip Buckley, 21:46; 2. Neal McLaughlin, 21:54; 3. Erik Dague, 23:50. Seniors (60+): 1. Fred Lian, 27:15; 2. Dwayne Clouse, 27:55; 3. Martin Hidalgo, 29:00.

Overall Female: 1. Kendra Pyne, 19:53; 2. Holly Kelleher, 20:10; 3. Dore Berens, 21:28; 4. Lila Crowley, 21:44; 5. Becki Lynn Lassley, 21:50. Masters (40+): 1. Jennifer Deutsch, 22:19; 2. Kim Ballard, 23:16; 3. Karen Wolff, 24:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Elizabeth Kinsey, 28:22; 2. Susan Gilstrap, 28:47; 3. Rebecca Fleet, 28:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Beth Clouse, 28:57; 2. Janice Webb, 31:32; 3. Shelley Rice, 36:59.

THE 5K ON SAINT PATRICK’S DAY SAW FAST TIMES IN COLORADO SPRINGS.

Fur Fur 5K March 4, 2017 Fort Collins, CO 524 Finishers - Timing by: RUNLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,003’ - Course Records: Unkonwn Overall Male: 1. Nicholas Kacher, 28, 17:48; 2. Todd Ashton, 36, 18:33; 3. Forrest Newman, 51, 19:00; 4. Joel Schwab, 33, 19:57; 5. Curtis McAnally, 30, 19:59. Masters (40+): 1.

Arnie Salazar, 49, 20:23; 2. Pete Stevenson, 44, 21:14; 3.

Bruce Gregg, 45, 24:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Forrest Newman, 51, 19:00; 2. Michael Koertje, 50, 24:49; 3. Fred Dutcher, 56, 25:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Kevin Lefevre, 62, 26:40; 2. Tom Schipper, 63, 26:57; 3. Paul Bier, 63, 31:54.

Overall Female: 1. Sydney Thorvaldson, 13, 18:21; 2. Tara Carter, 39, 21:30; 3. Karmen Rieger, 14, 21:57; 3. Savannah Kacher, 26, 22:14; 4. Colleen Weitzel, 30, 22:14; 5. Suzie Livingston, 31, 22:40. Masters (40+): 1. Maggie Carmona, 44, 23:02; 2. Wendy Thorvaldson, 42, 23:09; 3. Danette Haag, 45, 24:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Boyts, 57, 24:24; 2. Catharine Speights, 52, 24:40; 3. Andrea Larson, 50, 27:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Shelley Rice, 62, 35:14; 2. Luann Laquerre, 61, 39:31; 3. DB McDaniel, 61, 43:10.

That Dam Run Half Marathon March 5, 2017 Greenwood Village, CO 803 Finishers (13.1M = 339; 5K = 464) - Timing by: HAL Sports Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,650’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Mario Macias, 1:07:57 (2013); Nicole Chyr, 1:23:43 (2014); 5K = Benjamin Zywicki, 15:48 (2016); Mandy McLane, 18:57 (2013) 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Robbie Wade, 34, 1:15:31; 2. Jon Kuehler, 29, 1:15:37; 3. George Crist, 19, 1:17:54; 4. Tim Van Laarhoven, 21, 1:18:57; 5. Zachary Morrow, 31, 1:20:29.

Masters (40+): 1. Gerald Romero, 45, 1:24:42; 2. Dylan Sutton, 43, 1:25:57; 3. Dave Tomasula, 44, 1:32:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rafael Pacheco, 51, 1:22:59; 2. Jay Survil, 57, 1:30:58; 3. Mark Adams, 51, 1:36:18. Seniors (60+): 1.

Tom O’Brien, 61, 1:39:03; 2. George Braun, 63, 1:41:34; 3.

Michael Blanchette, 60, 1:46:04. Overall Female: 1. Emily Van Meter, 24, 1:26:36; 2. Pamela Borealis, 33, 1:31:03; 3. Kellyn Roiko, 23, 1:31:34; 4. Nicole Chyr, 39, 1:32:49; 5.

Michelle Mehnert, 27, 1:33:26. Masters (40+): 1. Erin Goff, 47, 1:40:39; 2. Kelly Thompson, 47, 1:44:31; 3. Kim Wright, 48, 1:47:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon Argenio, 50, 1:40:33; 2. Carla Hammer, 52, 1:45:47; 3. Julie Jagger, 50, 1:48:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Frances Summerhill, 63, 2:17:49; 2. Sherry Roberts, 60, 2:18:30; 3. Judy Schure, 67, 2:54:26.

5K Overall Male: 1. Chris Retzlaff, 20, 16:13; 2. Jess Palmer, 36, 16:59; 3. John Swartz, 29, 17:56; 4. Brian Glotzbach, 41, 18:39; 5. Eric Hallam, 40, 18:57. Masters (40+): 1. Brian Glotzbach, 41, 18:39; 2. Eric Hallam, 40, 18:57; 3. Doug Skiba, 45, 19:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Chris O’Brien, 52, 21:00; 2. Brian Miller, 51, 22:12; 3. Paul Keogh, 50, 23:13.

Seniors (60+): 1. Kenneth Baldrey, 64, 22:06; 2. Buzz Allen,

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66, 24:02; 3. Jim Martin, 66, 24:04. Overall Female: 1. Laura Cook, 27, 18:31, CR; 2. Sophia Galleher, 29, 19:19; 3. Megan Derschang, 26, 19:51; 4. Hannah Holmes, 24, 20:21; 5. Kerry Hutcheson, 35, 21:19. Masters (40+): 1. Jennifer Handy, 44, 25:24; 2. Tayleah Surratt, 41, 26:15; 3. Holyce McIntire, 45, 27:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lila Seal, 57, 22:10; 2. Leanne Olson, 55, 26:18; 3. Carey Eskesen, 59, 29:08.

Seniors (60+): 1. Virginia Vinyard, 80, 31:06; 2. Katherine Klesmit, 64, 33:36; 3. Amy Locke, 60, 34:26.

5K on St. Patrick’s Day March 11, 2017 Colorado Springs, CO 1,628 Finishers - Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,035’ - Course Records: Robert Cheseret, 14:50 (2016); Alexis Wilbert, 17:07 (2016) Overall Male: 1. Kenneth Foster, 30, 15:35; 2. Bob Julius, 31, 15:37; 3. Patrick Rizzo, 33, 15:39; 4. Timothy Howley, 20, 15:44; 5. Stephen Vangampleare, 26, 16:03. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Rinne, 41, 17:21; 2. Eric Hallam, 40, 18:18; 3. Wes Thurman, 45, 18:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Danny Nelson, 58, 19:40; 2. Chris Reed, 52, 19:52; 3. Michael McGann, 50, 19:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Rollie Russell, 63, 21:47; 2. Bernie Redlinger, 67, 22:06; 3. William Tongue, 60, 22:28. Overall Female: 1. Alexis Wilbert, 31, 18:11; 2. Ana Maria De Vries, 31, 18:38; 3. Adrian Neal, 33, 19:23; 4. KK Paul, 35, 19:31; 5.

Hope Stark, 13, 19:32. Masters (40+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 49, 20:04; 2. Julie Menke, 41, 22:10; 3. Pamela Welch, 40, 22:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lori Youngstrom, 53, 23:00; 2. Lisa McCone, 51, 23:01; 3. Betsy Ziegler, 52, 24:08.

Seniors (60+): 1. Georgann Richardson, 61, 25:30; 2. Mary Alice Sparks, 61, 26:34; 3. Jackie Thompson, 63, 28:20.

Runnin’ of the Green 7K March 12, 2017 Denver, CO 2,246 Finishers - Timing by: HAL Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: Alejandro Jimenez, 22:13 (2016); Eva Krchova, 25:19 (2015) Overall Male: 1. Jeremy Parks, 39, 22:21; 2. Jordan Jones, 35, 22:47; 3. Brian Folts, 30, 23:36; 4. Steven Seguin, 28, 23:45; 5. Andrew Simmons, 29, 24:01. Masters (40+): 1.

Kirk Framke, 43, 25:57; 2. Gerald Romero, 45, 26:04; 3.

Scott Kukel, 43, 26:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tom Norris, 51, 26:52; 2. Robert Gilbert, 51, 26:53; 3. Carl Mather, 52, 27:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Dan Spale, 60, 27:00; 2. Rich Sandoval, 63, 31:26; 3. David Ceranich, 61, 32:15. Overall Female: 1. Krystalanne Curwood, 31, 24:47 CR; 2. Lindsey Koch, 20, 24:59; 3. Meghan Curran, 30, 25:04; 4. Lanie Szuch, 13, 25:54; 5. Tara Richardson, 25, 26:05. Masters (40+): 1. Michelle Paxton, 40, 27:39; 2. Theresa Allen, 43, 29:07; 3. Lori Sterling, 49, 30:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Shannon Teslow, 52, 29:57; 2. Lisa Mills, 55, 30:36; 3. Leslie Hoffmann, 50, 31:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Christine Rodriguez, 60, 36:05; 2. Lori Temanson, 62, 39:14; 3. Laurie Hakala, 65, 39:40.

Erin Go Braugh 7.77K March 17, 2017 Westminster, CO 364 Finishers - Timing by: 3W Races - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,384’ - Course Records: Ian Harkreader, 26:31 (2013); Lori Walker, 28:38 (2014) Overall Male: 1. Nick Morrison, 30, 30:55; 2. Luke Gulbrand, 35, 31:04; 3. Wyatt Ellis, 19, 31:39; 4. Duane Rorie, 48,

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31:51; 5. Luther Liggett, 30, 32:36. Masters (40+): 1. Duane Rorie, 48, 31:51; 2. Heath Johnson, 45, 33:43; 3. David Cotton, 48, 35:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dennis Carrick, 52, 37:09; 2. Sean Connor, 55, 38:43; 3. Robert Bennett, 52, 39:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Blanchette, 60, 35:44; 2. Daniel Jensen, 60, 41:03; 3. Tom Hesemann, 62, 42:53.

Overall Female: 1. Sarah Kleinsteiber, 34, 32:50; 2. Kimberly Royle, 32, 34:53; 3. Kristen Liggett, 29, 36:55; 4. Donna Flor, 32, 38:46; 5. Karen Kahler, 45, 39:15. Masters (40+): 1. Karen Kahler, 45, 39:15; 2. Rachael De Graaf, 41, 40:57; 3. Karen Vizyak, 45, 41:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Person, 52, 41:01; 2. Laura Pals, 54, 42:34; 3. April Bell, 53, 43:08. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Ferguson, 60, 42:36; 2. Lynn Hermanson, 65, 44:04; 3. Pat Gleason, 64, 46:38.

Canyonlands Half Marathon March 18, 2017 Moab, UT 2,176 Finishers (13.1M = 1,633; 5M = 513) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start = 4,970’; Finish = 4,018’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Brandon Rhodes, 1:05:33 (1997); Nadia Prasad, 1:17:31 (2003); 5M = Nicholas Kipruto, 23:55 (2009); Janell Burgon, 28:34 (1992) 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Xavier De La Torre, 25, 1:14:38; 2.

Chaiwat Engtrakul, 40, 1:14:43; 3. Wouter Hoogkamer, 35, 1:15:48; 4. Justin Park, 37, 1:15:57; 5. Michael Wolf, 34, 1:16:27. Masters (40+): 1. Chaiwat Engtrakul, 40, 1:14:43; 2. Steven Fenster, 47, 1:19:47; 3. Brian Melinat, 40, 1:21:17.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ken Pliska, 51, 1:17:19; 2. Bill Cobler, 53, 1:22:19; 3. Levi Broyles, 50, 1:25:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Gilles Cote, 60, 1:36:40; 2. Bob Base, 62, 1:40:48; 3. Dave Karisny, 60, 1:43:51. Overall Female: 1. Sylvia Bedford, 26, 1:21:07; 2. Imogen Ainsworth, 28, 1:25:01; 3. Emily Southern, 22, 1:25:10; 4. Ashley Arigoni, 30, 1:26:46; 5. Abi Bever, 26, 1:27:12. Masters (40+): 1. Krista Sidwell, 40, 1:35:39; 2. Sheena Carswell, 45, 1:37:23; 3.

Amie Ingram, 44, 1:37:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laurie

RUNNERS AND WALKERS WERE ALL SMILES FOR THE LUCKY LACES 5K AND 10K IN CITY PARK IN DENVER IN MARCH. Brockway, 54, 1:43:17; 2. Michelle Morgan, 57, 1:50:45; 3.

Kathryn Pearson, 54, 1:51:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Blondie Vucich, 68, 1:47:26; 2. Kate Cannon, 62, 1:55:47; 3. Debra Spence, 62, 2:01:13.

5M Overall Male: 1. Brad Cooper, 50, 29:12; 2. Russell Olsen, 24, 31:45; 3. John LaChance, 58, 34:34; 4. Tyrese Stash, 17, 35:34; 5. John Ferguson, 61, 35:43. Masters (40+): 1. Christopher Dechet, 49, 36:34; 2. Ryan Kidman, 47, 39:40; 3. Aaron Hankins, 44, 42:09. Grand Masters (50+):

1. Brad Cooper, 50, 29:12; 2. John LaChance, 58, 34:34; 3.

Doug Perry, 56, 38:50. Seniors (60+): 1. John Ferguson, 61, 35:43; 2. Mike Evans, 63, 37:22; 3. Ernie Langelier, 65, 39:18. 5M Overall Female: 1. Jayelen Knowles, 18, 36:26; 2. Mary Perhai, 38, 36:41; 3. Angela Madsen, 24, 39:02; 4.

Ridley Dennison, 14, 40:50; 5. Angelina Salazar, 48, 41:09.

Masters (40+): 1. Angelina Salazar, 48, 41:09; 2. Jana White, 41, 41:09; 3. Jennie Bethers, 47, 43:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Denise Desautels, 50, 43:09; 2. D. Garvey, 57,

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R AC E R E S U LTS 44:05; 3. Jane St. Croix Ireland, 51, 45:54. Seniors (60+): 1.

Colombina Irwin, 66, 45:50; 2. Mary Lou Dinardo, 62, 45:58; 3. Gail Baker, 63, 46:52.

Lucky Laces 5K/10K March 18, 2017 Denver, CO 1,104 Finishers (10K = 332, 5K = 781) - Timing by: Feat Events Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 10K = Brandon Johnson, 32:12 (2013); Colleen De Reuck, 36:31 (2013); 5K = Tyler McCandless, 15:08 (2013); Leslie Luna, 17:05 (2013) 10K Overall Male: 1. Sean McNeil, 27, 35:04; 2. Eitan HalperStromberg, 33, 35:25; 3. Chaz Davis, 23, 38:16; 4. Richard Williams, 48, 38:37; 5. Branden Teets, 34, 39:10. Masters (40+): 1. Richard Williams, 48, 38:37; 2. Chad King, 42, 39:39; 3. Jason Romero, 47, 40:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robert Curci, 59, 44:12; 2. Matt Seebaum, 51, 44:35; 3.

Stuart Proffit, 50, 47:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Mike Blanchette, 60, 47:41; 2. Paul Nicolaides, 61, 51:51; 3. John Van Camp, 64, 52:33. Overall Female: 1. Sinead Tangney, 27, 38:55; 2. Lisa Martin, 34, 41:11; 3. Lauren Bach, 28, 44:44; 4.

Hilary Cooper, 39, 46:06; 5. Rachel Dehner, 46, 46:09.

Masters (40+): 1. Rachel Dehner, 46, 46:09; 2. Gwen King, 41, 46:53; 3. Micol Rothman, 45, 48:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marilyn Quinn, 51, 47:56; 2. Elizabeth Widner, 52, 48:48; 3. Mary Hoftiezer, 51, 51:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Karen Fernandez, 61, 57:38; 2. Janette Powers, 69, 1:09:55; 3.

Tammy Skinner, 64, 1:13:08.

5K Overall Male: 1. Scott Jarriel, 20, 16:59; 2. Matt Nolen, 34, 17:28; 3. Jeremy Barry, 37, 18:17; 4. Julio Bonilla, 28, 18:34; 5. James Farrell, 36, 18:57. Masters (40+): 1. Tim Jenkins, 41, 19:34; 2. Duane Matt, 48, 20:04; 3. Kevin Hoisington, 41, 21:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Richard Dissly, 51, 19:10; 2. Kent Lange, 53, 20:01; 3. Kevin Sheen, 53, 21:13. Seniors (60+): 1. David Ceranich, 61, 22:21; 2. Rod Mauler, 60, 23:16; 3. Jim martin, 66, 24:21. Overall Female: 1. Megan Derschang, 26, 19:34; 2. Lila Crowley, 11, 19:42; 3.

Laura Dissly, 20, 19:57; 4. Axel Leal, 16, 21:20; 5. Rochelle Emerson, 31, 22:16. Masters (40+): 1. Stacy Totherow, 49, 24:11; 2. Mandy Jellerichs, 42, 24:26; 3. Michelle Hancock, 49, 24:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kelly Webster, 50, 23:01; 2. Florina Lutz, 54, 24:33; 3. Luanne Burke, 55, 25:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Joanne Harms, 65, 27:30; 2. Sally Thomsen, 60, 27:43; 3. Wendy Goad, 66, 27:54.

Spring Equinox Half Marathon March 26, 2017 Fort Collins, CO 660 Finishers (13.1M = 335; 4M = 325) - Timing by: Five Star Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,003’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Kosuka Amano, 1:13:18 (2016); Heather Utrata, 1:22:30 (2016); 4M = Derek Weber, 22:50 (2016); Abby Depperschmidt, 24:51 (2016) 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Neil McDonagh, 1:12:58 CR; 2.

Taylor Hannegan, 1:13:25; 3. James O’Sullivan, 1:18:33; 4.

Michael Kraus, 1:19:11; 5. Ryan Perrich, 1:20:47. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Kraus, 1:19:11; 2. Mark Saunders, 1:21:48; 3. Ko Neshsmura, 1:29:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Gregg Dean, 1:34:42; 2. Shawn Croissant, 1:36:53; 3. Clif Miskell, 1:37:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Jance Jancin, 1:58:39; 2. Ernest Scott, 1:59:26; 3. William Doe III, 2:00:05. Overall Female: 1. Heather Utrata, 1:24:11; 2. Becky Lynn, 1:26:02; 3. Katie Kissane, 1:27:30; 4. Theresa Allen, 1:31:29; 5. Ellie Butler, 1:31:50. Masters (40+): 1. Theresa Allen, 1:31:29; 2.

Tracy Guest, 1:44:51; 3. Nooko Takahashi, 1:45:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Suzie Steel, 1:43:16; 2. Teri Olander, 1:49:16; 3. Lydia Dissly, 1:52:21. Seniors (60+): 1. Jill Smith, 2:04:28; 2. Joanne Harms, 2:05:07; 3. Theresa Daus-Weber, 2:21:32.

4M Overall Male: 1. Chris Retzlaff, 21:35 CR; 2. Michael Chavez, 21:50; 3. Tyler Sewald, 22:13; 4. Camron Pearce, 24:57; 5. Matt Britton, 25:41. Masters (40+): 1. Doug Skiba, 25:56; 2. Troy Wolf, 27:27; 3. John Parks, 27:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Chris Deigert, 27:56; 2. Ron Lindsay, 33:45; 3. Rich Keller, 34:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Doug Bell, 26:07; 2. Tom Tucker, 35:20; 3. Ray Hanson, 35:36. 4M Overall Female: 1. Emmy Briggs, 25:46; 2. Laura Harger, 27:11; 3. Tanya Perry, 29:49; 4. Samantha Verhults, 30:07; 5.

Aaren Morrell, 30:18. Masters (40+): 1. Dianne Flynn, 32:38; 2. Rachel Lee, 33:04; 3. Liza Bauer, 34:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kirsten Goffena, 34:42; 2. Julie Moore, 34:51; 3.

Jane Molander, 36:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Hanson,

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35:12; 2. Mary Castle, 40:49; 3. Cheryl McDonald-Pug, 45:10.

Brain Tumor 5K April 1, 2017 Denver, CO 139 Finishers - Timing by: Colorado Race Timing - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. Andrew Simmons, 17:10; 2. Bradley Troyer, 19:06; 3. Garik Slettidahl, 20:01; 4. Jon Fox, 20:28; 5. Jake Ruttinger, 20:30. Masters (40+): 1. Garik Slettidahl, 20:19; 2. James Moore, 21:40; 3. Steve Mitchell, 22:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robert Denehy, 22:45; 2. Nathan Cassell, 24:50; 3. Jeff Nemechek, 26:56. Seniors (60+): 1. Dennis Fields, 33:29, 2. Ronald Williams, 46:44. Overall Female: 1.

Sonja Morin, 20:32; 2. Maggie O’Connell, 20:57; 3. Audrey Franklin, 21:50; 4. Katie Whidden, 22:01; 5. Mandy Gonzales, 22:59. Masters (40+): 1. Jill Reilly, 23:23; 2. Glaucia Lee, 27:02; 3. Tracy Blanton, 29:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Monica Thibault, 33:57; 2. Rose Gilligan, 34:06; 3. Rachel Mondragon, 36:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Susan Luerssen, 32:42; 2. Shelley Rice, 34:01; 3. D. SHorte, 41:11.

Grand River Gallop 5K April 1, 2017 Rifle, CO 93 Finishers - Timing by: HAL Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,348’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. Josh Hejtmanek, 38, 17:54; 2. Russel Bollig, 53, 21:00; 3. Chad Johnson, 47, 21:17; 4. Bob Byram, 48, 21:46; 5. John Ferguson, 61, 21:47. Masters (40+): 1.

Chad Johnson, 47, 21:17; 2. Bob Byram, 48, 21:46; 3. Shawn Brennan, 42, 28:21. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Russel Bollig, 53, 21:00; 2. John Stroud, 53, 21:51; 3. Candelario Deluera, 59, 21:58. Seniors (60+): 1. John Ferguson, 61, 21:47; 2.

Brad Palmer, 60, 23:31; 3. Phil Samora, 63, 25:27. Overall Female: 1. Angela Dunn, 30, 20:41; 2. Kayla Toews, 27, 21:24; 3. Erica Diemoz, 17, 21:39; 4. Alyson Johnson, 40, 21:59; 5. Andrea Arnold, 43, 23:59. Masters (40+): 1. Alyson Johnson, 40, 21:59; 2. Andrea Arnold, 43, 23:59; 3. Angela Marsh, 48, 26:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Caryn Hettler, 51, 25:26; 2. Lauren Martin, 58, 26:34; 3. Kathy Falkenberg, 54, 28:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Nadine Leatherby, 63, 43:20; 2.

Joy Charlesworth, 68, 48:16; 3. Jane Whitt, 66, 50:45.

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Broomfield, CO 595 Finishers - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,420’ - Course Records: Mario Macias, 15:24 (2016); Kristen Arendt, 17:18 (2014) Overall Male: 1. Gebrekidan Abadi, 15:13 CR; 2. Tyler McCandless, 16:06; 3. Matt Bevil, 16:35; 4. Terry Witkowski, 16:52; 5. Michael Nothem, 16:56. Masters (40+): 1. Marty Stevens, 18:01; 2. Steven Dunbar, 21:11; 3. Les Cowan, 21:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Siriano, 19:07; 2.

James Gilbert, 20:21; 3. Brad Rix, 20:27. Seniors (60+): 1.

Fred Beavers, 21:46; 2. Bill Dunn, 22:29; 3. Ed King, 23:40.

Overall Female: 1. Eva Krchova, 18:00; 2. Kara Lubieniecki, 18:30; 3. Lanie Szuch, 18:36; 4. Kyle Blakeslee, 18:55; 5.

Nicole Camp, 19:22. Masters (40+): 1. Kirsten Borbe, 24:02; 2. Alexandra Mitelman, 4:47; 3. Janet Waller, 25:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Delcia Litt, 25:27; 2. Susan Dunn, 25:34; 3.

Jan Lobato, 27:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Patricia Burgess, 26:15; 2. Ella Mae Williams, 35:04; 3. Vickie Herrington, 38:38.

Platte River Half Marathon April 9, 2017 Littleton, CO 1,114 Finishers - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start = 5,335’, Finish = 5,252’ - Course Records: Jason Delaney, 1:08:48 (2009); Anna Pichrtova, 1:16:02 (2005) Overall Male: 1. Jordan Jones, 35, 1:14:13; 2. Dan Berteletti, 34, 1:16:14; 3. Dan Springborn, 38, 1:17:44; 4. Tristan Mitchell, 31, 1:18:12; 5. Eric Greene, 37, 1:19:47. Masters (40+): 1. John Probst, 49, 1:20:40; 2. Rick Scott, 45, 1:23:00; 3. Kirk Framke, 43, 1:23:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Roger Sayre, 59, 1:21:48; 2. Brad Cooper, 50, 1:22:09; 3. Jerry Rief, 52, 1:23:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Dane Spale, 60, 1:29:29; 2. Alfred Herzl, 61, 1:33:54; 3. Sebastian Preisinger, 60, 1:36:28. Overall Female: 1. Lindsey Koch, 20, 1:18:47; 2.

Maggie Walsh, 34, 1:21:32; 3. Ashley Kempton, 29, 1:27:05; 4. Annie Poland, 30, 1:29:44; 5. Andrea Espinosa, 54, 1:30:24. Masters (40+): 1. Renee Ainslie, 44, 1:37:08; 2.

Jean Steimel, 44, 1:38:34; 3. Melissa Menard, 43, 1:39:04.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andrea Espinosa, 54, 1:30:24; 2.

Lila Seal, 57, 1:39:01; 3. Kelly Webster, 50, 1:46:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Alyn Park, 66, 1:52:15; 2. Anita Zonker, 66, 1:59:19; 3. Jean Hulbert, 63, 1:59:28.

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2017 Colorado Runner Racing Series 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 be featured in Colorado Runner magazine.

2017 Racing Series Schedule Date

Name

Distance

Location

January 14

Quicker Quaker 5K

5K

Lafayette

February 18

Snowman Stampede

10M

Littleton

March 18

Lucky Laces 5K

5K

Denver

April 9

Platte River Half Marathon

13.1M

Littleton

April 23

Cherry Creek Sneak

5K

Denver

May 7

Colorado Half Marathon

13.1M

Fort Collins

May 20

Cottonwood Classic

5K

Thornton

June 3

Run the Rockies

10K

Frisco

June 11

Garden of the Gods

10M

Manitou Springs

July 4

Liberty Run

4M

Denver

July 16

Donor Dash

5K

Denver

July 29

Classic 10K

10K

Colorado Springs

August 12

Rocky Mountain Half Marahton

13.1M

Estes Park

September 17

Equinox Half Marathon

13.1M

Fort Collins

October 1

Hot Chocolate 5K

5K

Denver

Criteria used in determining Racing Series races:

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

Racing Series Scoring

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners 39 and under. The masters division is for runners 40-49. The grand masters division is for runners 50-59. The senior division is for runners aged 60 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.

UPCOMING SERIES RACES:

Scoring System

Place All Divisions

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

May 20

June 3

June 11

July 4

Thornton

Frisco

Manitou Springs

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

05/06

Broncos Fit 7K; 10:00 AM; Woodland Park High School, Woodland Park, CO; denverbroncos.com/7kseries

Greenland Trail 50K, 25K, 8M, 4M; 7:00 AM; Greenland Open Space; Larkspur, CO; greenland50k.com Hayden Cog Run 8.4M and 5K; 10:00 AM; Hayden Town Park; Hayden, CO; runningseries.com Hope House 5K; 9:00 AM; Lake Arbor; Wheat Ridge, CO; hopehouseofcolorado.org Kohl 5K; 8:00 AM; Kohl Elementary School; Broomfield, CO; kohlelementary5k.com May Day 5K; 8:30 AM; Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks Department; Fort Lupton, CO; active.com

Tommyknocker Ultras 12 Hr and Half Marathon; 6:00 AM; White Ranch Open Space; Golden, CO; humanpotentialrunning.com

Mother’s Day 5K and Brunch; 9:30 AM; City Park Pavilion; Denver, CO; mothersday5k.com

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

05/14

Run for Shelter 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Reynolds Landing; Littleton, CO; active.com Yappy Dog 8.6M; 8:00 AM; South Mesa Elementary School; Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org 05/09

Dash and Dine 5K; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; dashndine5k.com

05/12

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

05/13

Airlife Memorial 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens Event Center; Littleton, CO; friendsofairlife.org Armed Forces Community 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Peterson Air Force Base; Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org Climb for Change; 8:00 AM; Philip S Miller Park; Castle Rock, CO; crgov.com

Mother’s Day Mile; 1:00 PM; Glenwood Medical Associates; Glenwood Springs, CO; advocatesafehouse.org 05/16

Dash and Dine 5K; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; dashndine5k.com

05/19

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

05/20

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

Four Miles for Kenya; 9:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park; Colorado Springs, CO; pulltogetherforkenya.org

Palmer Lake Trail Half Marathon/10K; 8:00 AM; Palmer Lake Recreational Area; Palmer Lake, CO; enduranceraceseries. com

Take 5 in the Garden of the Gods 5M/5K; 8:00 AM; Garden of the Gods Park; Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com Ute Pass Pony Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Ute Pass Elementary; Cascade, CO; pprrun.org Cimarron Endurance Run 50K, 30K and 5M; 7:00 AM; Cerro Summit Recreation Area; Montrose, CO; madmooseevents. com

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HRCA Mother’s Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Mountain Vista High School; Highlands Ranch, CO; highlandsranchraceseries.com Quad Rock 25 & 50 Mile; 5:30 AM; Lory State Park; Bellvue, CO; gnarrunners.com Rabbit Valley Half Marathon; 7:30 AM; Rabbit Valley Kokopelli Trail; Fruita, CO; geminiadventures.com Race for Freedom 5K; 9:30 AM; Charmar Park; Gunnison, CO; race-for-freedom.com

Erie Half Marathon and 5K; 8:00 AM; Reliance Park; Erie, CO; ErieHalf.com Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon, Half Marathon and 10M; 6:00 AM; City Park; Denver, CO; runcolfax.org Miles for Smiles 5K; 9:00 AM; Westfield Village Park; Westminster, CO; rightstartevents. com NORAD Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 4M; 7:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park; Colorado Springs, CO; madmooseevents.com

High Line Canal Run 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; deKoevend Park; Centennial, CO; ssprd.org

RoxTrot 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Roxborough State Park; Littleton, CO; roxtrot.org

High Plains 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; High Plains Elementary, Greenwood Village, CO

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

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

La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie 11K Trail Run; 9:00 AM; Eagle Pool and Ice Rink; Eagle, CO; vailrec.com

runBlossom Half Marathon, 5 Mile and 5K; 7:30 AM; Centennial Park; Canon City, CO; runblossom.org

Comeback Trail 5K; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens Event Center; Littleton, CO; comebackstrong.org

Fed Cup 5K; 8:15 AM; Denver Federal Center; Lakewood, CO; runningguru.com

Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Resolute Brewing Company; Centennial, CO; breweryrunningseries.com

Girls on the Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Greenwood Village, CO; girlsontherunrockies.org

Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Tivoli Brewing Co; Denver, CO; breweryrunningseries.com

Fear the Deer Trail Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield; Littleton, CO; fearthedeer.co

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

05/23

Dash and Dine 5K; 6:30 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; dashndine5k.com

05/27

Memorial Day 5K/10K Run & March; 8:00 AM; Douglas County Fairgrounds; Castle Rock, CO; runningguru.com Rocky Mountain Brew Runs 5K; 10:00 AM; Denver Beer Company; Denver, CO; rockymountainbrewruns.com Water Tower 5M; 8:00 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.com

Red River High Mountain Half Marathon/5K; 9:00 AM; Brandenburg Park; Red River, NM; redriver.org Rocky Mountain Classical Academy 5K; 9:00 AM; Stetson Park, Colorado Springs, CO; rmcace.org Run to the Shrine 4M; 7:30 AM; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Colorado Springs, CO; cmzoo.org Run With The Pack 5K; 8:00 AM; Vista Ridge High School; Colorado Springs, CO; vistaridgeathleticboosterclub.com Spirit Challenge 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Springs Middle School; Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com

5K for 5K Fun Run; 9:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park; Lakewood, CO; 5kfor5kfunrun. com Boulder Mountain Marathon and 10-Mile Ascent; 7:00 AM; Gold Hill, CO; flatironsrunningevents.com

Cottonwood Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; Thorncreek Crossing; Thornton, CO; cityofthornton.net

Jemez Mountain Trail Races - 50M/50K/13.1M; 5:00 AM; Posse Lodge; Los Alamos, NM; highaltitudeathletics.org

Run Walk...Thrive 5K; 9:00 AM; Family Life Services; Colorado Springs, CO; flscs.org

05/21

Carbon Valley Half Marathon and 5K; 8:00 AM; Firestone Regional Sports Complex; Firestone, CO; cvhalfmarathon. org

CMRA Central Park XC 6K; 8:00 AM; Central Park; Denver, CO; comastersrun.org

Run MS 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park; Denver, CO; runMSDenver.org

05/07

Colorado Women’s Classic 10M, 10K and 5K; 8:30 AM; Westminster Promenade Terrace; Westminster, CO; coloradowomensclassic.com

RMRR Stapleton Central Park 5M/5K; 8:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park; Denver, CO; rmrr. org

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

Emerge 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; swfbc.org

Fairmount Firebird 5K; 8:00 AM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; fairmountpta.org

Prairie Fire Spring Half Marathon and 5K; 7:30 AM; Kansas Sports Hall of Fame; Wichita, KS; prairiefiremarathon. com

Cinco Cinco 5K; 8:30 AM; CSU Oval; Fort Collins, CO; cincocinco.colostate.edu

Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Prost Brewing Company; Denver, CO; breweryrunningseries.com

The Gift of Life and Breath 5K; 9:00 AM; Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora, CO; giftoflifeandbreath.com

Pack for the Platte 5K; 7:30 Santa Fe Trail, Monument, CO; cusp.ws/p4p

MAY 05/05

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

Grace’s Race 5K; 9:00 AM; Willow Spring Open Space; Centennial, CO; morganadamsfoundation.org

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

Colorado Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 6:30 AM; Poudre Canyon; Fort Collins, CO; comarathon.com

05/28

Narrow Gauge 10 Mile & 4 Mile Run; 8:00 AM; Santa Rita Park; Durango, CO; durangorunningclub.org Spirit Trail Run 8K and Half Marathon; 8:15 AM; Buena Vista, CO; ckspaddlefest.com

05/29

BolderBOULDER 10K; 7:00 AM; 30th and Walnut; Boulder, CO; bolderboulder.com The Colorado Run 10K, 4M and Broken 10M; 7:00 AM; Anheuser Busch Bier Garten; Fort Collins, CO; coloradorun.com Vail Valor Marathon, Relay, Half Marathon, 5M; 8:00 AM; Vail Village; Vail, CO; vailvalorraces. com

JUNE 06/02

The Nomad Adventure Race; 8:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; myjourneyracing.com

06/03

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

Rock N Run 5K; 8:00 AM; JeffCo Stadium, Lakewood, CO; redrockssports.com

Colorado Rockies Home Run for the Homeless 5K; 8:00 AM; Coors Field; Denver, CO; colorado.rockies.mlb.com

Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run; 5:00 AM; Vivian Park; Provo, UT; squawpeak50.com

Bubble Boogie 5K; 8:00 AM; Margaret Carpenter Rec Center; Thornton, CO; halsports.net

Taste of Louisville 5K; 8:00 AM; Louisville Community Park; Louisville, CO; tastehalf.com

Cattle Crossing 5K; 8:00 AM; Tallman Meadow Park; Parker, CO; parkerrec.com

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

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

Turquoise Lake Half Marathon; 9:00 AM; Turquoise Lake; Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall. com

Heart & Stroke Walk; 7:30 AM; Sky Sox Stadium; Colorado Springs, CO; heartwalk.org

Ultimate Direction Dirty Thirty 50K and 12M; 6:00 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park; Black Hawk, CO; dirty30.org

Into the Wild Running Festival 5K/10K; 7:00 AM; Wild Animal Sanctuary; Keenesburg, CO; runintothewild.org

North Fork 50 Mile/50K Trail Race; 7:00 AM; Pine Valley Ranch Park; Pine, CO; northfork50.com

Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Upslope Brewing Company; Boulder, CO; breweryrunningseries.com

Run the Rockies Half Marathon & 10K; 8:00 AM; Main Street; Frisco, CO; townoffrisco.com

Broncos Fit 7K; 10:00 AM; Budweiser Brewery, Fort Collins, CO; denverbroncos.com/7kseries

Mike the Headless Chicken 5K; 9:00 AM; Fruita Civic Center; Fruita, CO; miketheheadlesschicken.org

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

06/04

Boulder Rez Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 7:15 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; bbscrun. com Casper Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay; 6:30 AM; Casper Event Center; Casper, WY; runwyoming.com

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay; 8:00 AM; Deadwood, SD;

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Fish Hatchery 5K; 8:30 AM; National Fish Hatchery; Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall.com Gluten Free Gallop 5K; 8:00 AM; Clement Park; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com Heroes of Hope 5K; 8:30 AM; Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO; lutheranheroesofhope.org High Drive Challenge; 10M and 4M; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Regional Park; Colorado Springs, CO; madmooseevents.com RMRR Bible Park 4K; 8:00 AM; Bible Park; Denver, CO; rmrr.org

Steamboat Marathon, HalfMarathon, and 10K; 7:30 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; steamboatmarathon.com 06/10

CMRA Elk Meadow Trail Race 5M; 8:00 AM; Elk Meadow Park; Evergreen, CO; comastersrun.org Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Station 26 Brewing Company; Denver, CO; breweryrunningseries.com Dirty Girl 5K Mud Run; 10:00 AM; Copper Mountain Resorts; Frisco, CO; godirtygirl.com East-West Trail Half Marathon and 10K; 8:00 AM; Rocky Heights Middle School; Highlands Ranch, CO; enduranceraceseries.com Heart & Stroke Walk; 7:30 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High; Denver, CO; denverheartwalk.org Hot Trot 5K; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park; Aurora, CO; active.com Jodi’s Race for Awareness; 8:30 AM; City Park; Denver, CO; jodisrace.org

Skirt Sports 13er and 5K; 6:30 AM; Home Depot; Louisville, CO; skirtsports13er.com

South Park Trail Marathon & Half; 8:00 AM; South Park City; Fairplay, CO; humanpotentialrunning.com

Splash Dash 5K; 8:00 AM; Arapahoe High School, Centennial, CO; drennensdreams. org

Steamworks Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Durango Sports Club; Durango, CO; durangorunningclub.org

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EVE NT G U I D E Stepping Stone 5K; 9:00 AM; Clement Park; Littleton, CO; rightstartevents.com

06/18

Utah Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K; 6:00 AM; Provo Canyon; Provo, UT; utahvalleymarathon.com 06/11

Desert RATS Kokopelli 150 Stage Race; 10:00 AM; Mack Trailhead on Kokopelli Trail; Fruita, CO; geminiadventures. com

Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K; 7:00 AM; Garden of the Gods Park; pikespeakmarathon. org

Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K; 6:30 AM; Estes Park High School; Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org

REVEL Rockies Marathon & Half Marathon; 6:00 AM; Morrison Park; Morrison, CO; runrevel.com

06/15

06/16

06/17

Arroyito Lake View Trail Race; 7:00 AM; Lake Pueblo State Park; Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org

Father’s Day 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park; Denver, CO; featevents.com

Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park; Denver, CO; epilepsycolorado.org

Father’s Day Classic 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Apex Center; Arvada, CO; dads5k.com

FIBArk Running and Mountain Bike Races; 8:00 AM; Salida, CO; salidarec.com

FIBArk Running and Mountain Bike Races; 8:00 AM; Salida, CO; salidarec.com

Summer Six Pack Series; 6:30 PM; Westminster City Park; Westminster, CO; SixPackSeries. com

Mt Evans Ascent; 6:30 AM; Mt Evans; Idaho Springs, CO; RacingUnderground.com

4 Miles in the Forest; 6:30 PM; Section 16 Trail; Black Forest, CO; bffire.org All-Out Summer Breeze 1M, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Stenger Soccer Complex; Arvada, CO; alloutmultipro.com

06/24

Bacon Burner 6K; 9:30 AM; Frisco Bay Marina; Frisco, CO; townoffrisco.com Big Gay 5K; 10:00 AM; Civic Center Park; Denver, CO; denver. biggay5k.co

FIBArk Running and Mountain Bike Races; 8:00 AM; Salida, CO; salidarec.com

Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com Miles for our Military 5K; 8:00 AM; Clement Park; Littleton, CO; miles4military5k.com Redstone College 5K; 8:00 AM; Redstone College; Broomfield, CO; active.com Running Wild 5K; 8:00 AM; Regis University; Denver, CO; runningwildrace.org Runoff Runoff Marathon, Half Marathon and 6K; 8:00 AM; Creede Ball Park; Creede, CO; runoffrunoff.com Sierra’s Race K; 8:00 AM; Foundations Church, Loveland, CO; sierrasraceagainstmeningitis. com

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07/01

Donut Dash Challenge 5K; 8:30 AM; Clement Park; Littleton, CO; runningguru.com

Roger’s River Run 5K; 7:30 PM; St. Vrain Greenway; Longmont, CO; longmontcolorado.gov 07/08

07/04

Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Great Frontier Brewing Company; Lakewood, CO; breweryrunningseries.com Evergreen Mountain 15K; 8:00 AM; Alberfer Three Sisters; Evergreen, CO; evergreenrecreation.com La Sportiva Vail HillClimb; 7:00 AM; Vail Village; Vail, CO; vailrec. com Sand Creek Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 7:00 AM; Central Park; Denver, CO; featevents.com Sheep Mountain 50-Mile Endurance Run; 6:00 AM; Park County Fairgrounds; Fairplay, CO; humanpotentialrunning.com

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

Walk, Run and Wag 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan Lake Park; Denver, CO; hearingdog.org

Firecracker 5K; 8:30 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvillesportshall. com FireKracker 5K; 7:30 AM; City Park; Fort Collins, CO; firekracker5k.com

07/09

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

Georgetown 5K; 8:00 AM; Strausse Park; Georgetown, CO; clearcreekcountyadvocates.com

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

Rocky Mountain Brew Runs 5K; 10:00 AM; Boulder Beer Company; Boulder, CO; rockymountainbrewruns.com

Let Freedom Run 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Louisville Recreation and Senior Center; Louisville, CO; letfreedomruncolorado.com

San Juan Solstice 50M; 5:00 AM; Lake City, CO; sjs50.com

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

Summer Roundup Trail Run 12K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Park; Colorado Springs, CO; summerroundup.com 07/14

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

07/15

Aspen Valley Marathon, Half and 5K; 6:00 AM; Lions Park; Basalt, CO; aspenvalleymarathon. com Buffalo Stampede 5K; 8:30 AM; Town Park; Grand Lake, CO; grandlakechamber.com Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Alpine Dog Brewing Company; Denver, CO; breweryrunningseries.com

Liberty Run 4 Mile and Kids Firecracker Run; 8:30 AM; Washington Park; Denver, CO; halsports.net Longmont Half and 5K; 6:00 AM; Dawson Park; Longmont, CO; lmhalf.com

Buffs4Life Kyle Macintosh Memorial 5K; 8:30 AM; Omni Interlocken Resort; Broomfield, CO; buffs4life.org

Palmer Lake July 4 Fun Run 4M; 7:00 AM; Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead; Palmer Lake, CO; july4funrun.com

Miles for Melanoma 5K; 9:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park; Denver, CO; join.melanoma.org

Star Spangled Splash 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; bbscrun.com

Lone Tree Freedom Run; 8:00 AM; Lone Tree, CO; halsports.net RMRR Stone House Park 2M; 8:00 AM; Stone House Park; Lakewood, CO; rmrr.org

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

Gothic to Crested Butte Run Walk or Crawl 1/3rd Marathon; 8:00 AM; Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory; Crested Butte, CO; rmbl.org

Bubble Run 5K; 8:00 AM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, CO; bubblerun.com CMRA White Ranch 5K/10K Trail Run; 8:00 AM; White Ranch Park; Golden, CO; comastersrun. org

Get Me Some Color 5K; 9:00 AM; Global Village Academy; Colorado Springs, CO; getmesomecolor.com

Northside Stride 5K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; facebook.com/NSS5K

Boulder Sunrise 5K/10K, Triathlon and Duathlon; 7:15 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; bbscrun.com

07/07

Durango Half Marathon; 7:30 AM; Animas Valley Elementary School; Durango, CO; DurangoHalfMarathon.com

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

Slacker Half Marathon and 4M; 8:00 AM; Georgetown Lake; Georgetown, CO; slackerhalfmarathon.com 06/25

JULY

Climb for Courage Stair Climb Race; 8:30 AM; Falcon Stadium; Colorado Springs, CO; childrenscoloradofoundation.org

Mueller Trail Marathon, 25K and 8M; 7:00 AM; Mueller State Park; Divide, CO; madmooseevents. com

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

06/30

Blue Moon Trail Running Series 5K/10K; 6:00 PM; Pinon Valley Park; Colorado Springs, CO; coloradosprings.gov

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

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

Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon, 5K and Family Fun Run; 7:30 AM; Mancos Public Library; Mancos, CO; mancoshalfmarathon.com

Estes Park 5K; 8:30 AM; Estes Park Marina; Estes Park, CO; epmarathon.org

Summer Six Pack Series; 6:30 PM; Westminster City Park; Westminster, CO; SixPackSeries. com

BigDogBrag Fun Mud Run; 8:30 AM; Colorado State University Pueblo; Pueblo, CO; bigdogbrag. com

La Sportiva Summer Solstice 5K/10K Trail Race; 10:00 AM; Creekside Park; Avon, CO; vailrec.com

Children with Hope 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Wingate Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO; childrenwithhope.org

06/29

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

Eagle Half Marathon and 10K; 6:00 AM; Eagle Pool and Ice Rink; Eagle, CO; enduranceraceseries. com

Chick-fil-A Family 5K; 9:00 AM; John Metcalfe Park; Fountain, CO; cfafountain.com

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

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

Colorado Brewery Running Series 5K; 11:00 AM; Cerebral Brewing Company; Denver, CO; breweryrunningseries.com

Braveheart 5K; 7:00 PM; Memorial Park; Colorado Springs, CO; pikespeakcelticfestival.com

Purple Stride 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; support.pancan.org

IREM Charity 5K for Children’s Hospital Colorado; 8:00 AM; America the Beautiful Park; Colorado Springs, CO; irem53.org 07/16

Barr Trail Mountain Race; 7:00 AM; Barr Trail on Pikes Peak; Manitou Springs, CO; barrtrailmountainrace.com Donor Dash 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park; Denver, CO; donoralliance.org

07/18

Colorado 200 Mile Endurance Run; 8:00 AM; Harmel’s Ranch Resort; Almont, CO; ruggedrunning.com

07/20

Summer Six Pack Series; 6:30 PM; Westminster City Park; Westminster, CO; SixPackSeries. com

07/22

07/29

Classic 10K and ADA 5K; 7:00 AM; Tiffany Square; Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com Colorado in Motion 5K; 6:00 PM; Memorial Park; Colorado Springs, CO; colorinmotion5k.com

All-Out Dog Days 1M, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Westminster City Park; Westminster, CO; alloutmultipro. com

Elevation Run; 7:00 AM; Aspen Park; Conifer, CO; clubchs.org Pikes Peak Ultra 50M/30K; 5:30 AM; Bear Creek Regional Park; Colorado Springs, CO; madmooseevents.com

CF Climb Denver; 8:00 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High; Denver, CO; fightcf.cff.org Destination Health 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park; Denver, CO; caahealth. org

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

Foam Glow 5K; 9:00 PM; Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, CO; foamglow.com

The Human Race Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 7:30 AM; Civic Center Park; Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinshumanrace.com

G.U. Rule 5K; 6:00 PM; 23 Barrington Ct; Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org Just for J 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO La Sportiva Camp Hale Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 8:00 AM; Camp Hale, Leadville, CO; vailrec.com Never Summer 100K; 5:30 AM; Gould Community Center; Gould, CO; gnarrunners.com Never Summer Adventure Race; 9:00 AM; Granby Ranch; Granby, CO; myjourneyracing.com Run Like the Wind 5K; 9:00 AM; The Old Gallery; Allenspark, CO; RunLiketheWind5K.com Summer Splash Prairie Dog Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 6:30 AM; Castle Rock Middle School; Castle Rock, CO; prairiedoghalf. com

Blackhawk Trail Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 7:30 AM; Golden Gate State Park; Golden, CO; enduranceraceseries.com

07/30

Dash for Smiles 5K; 8:30 AM; Stapleton Central Park; Denver, CO; dashforsmiles.org

06/03

Colorado Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

06/04

Longmont Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Centennial Pool; Longmont, CO; longmontcolorado.gov

06/07

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

06/08

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

06/11

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

06/14

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:01 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

06/15

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

06/17

triathlon/duathlon

XTERRA Lory Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Lory State Park; Bellvue, CO; withoutlimits.co

MAY 05/07

Barkin Dog Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park; Aurora, CO; barkindogdu.com

05/13

Ordinary Mortals Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Colorado State University Pueblo; Pueblo, CO; ordinarymortals.org

05/20

05/21

Summer OPEN Sprint Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir; Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co Fort Collins Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon; 7:00 AM; EPIC (Eldora Pool & Ice Center); Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinstri.com

07/23

Longmont Trail Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 7:30 AM; Roger’s Grove Park; Longmont, CO; enduranceraceseries.com

Meowler Mountain Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Hartman Rocks Recreation Area; Gunnison, CO; gunnisontrails.org

07/27

West End 4K; 6:00 PM; Downtown Boulder; Boulder, CO; flatironsrunningevents.com

Tri the Rock Kid’s Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Butterfield Park; Castle Rock, CO; crgov.com

07/28

Blue Moon Trail Running Series 5K/10K; 6:00 PM; Pinon Valley Park; Colorado Springs, CO; coloradosprings.gov

06/21

06/01

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

06/22

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

06/24

Lake to Lake Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Loveland High School; Loveland, CO; lovelandlaketolake.com TriBella Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park; Aurora, CO; withoutlimits.co

06/25

Boulder Sunrise 5K/10K, Triathlon and Duathlon; 7:15 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; bbscrun.com Tri on the Plains; 7:00 AM; North Sterling State Park; Sterling, CO; triontheplains.org

JUNE Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

Lookout Mountain Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Mount Vernon Country Club; Golden, CO; digdeepsports. com

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JULY

07/05

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

07/06

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

07/08

Pagosa Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Pagosa Springs, CO; pagosaduathlon.com

07/09

Boulder Peak Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; 5430sports.com

07/12

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

07/13

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

07/15

Frisco Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Frisco Bay Marina; Frisco, CO; townoffrisco.com

07/19

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

07/20

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

07/23

Evergreen Sprint Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Evergreen Lake; Evergreen, CO; RacingUnderground.com Tri Boulder; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; bbsctri. com

07/26

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

07/27

Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir; Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co

07/30

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

Horsetooth Tri Training, 5K & Open Water Swim Series; 6:00 PM; Horsetooth Reservoir; Fort Collins, CO; horsetoothtritraining. com

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TH E LI G HTE R S I D E

RUNNING APPS

EVERY RUNNER SHOULD TRY 1. Strava, free

Strava offers GPS tracking, plus check out the leaderboard to see how you stack up against others. There is a segment leaderboard so you can compare your times to others on the same sections. Colorado Runner has a Strava group that you can join on our homepage at www.coloradorunnermag.com.

2. Map My Run, free

This is a great app to help plot new running routes. You can pick points on a map to see how far the distance will be and view the elevation. You can also check out running routes created by other runners.

3. Run Keeper, free

This app tracks your run in real time, giving you live updates about your distance, pace and calorie count. Set personalized goals, share your progress with friends, and find training plans. You can also pair it with other devices, like Fitbit and Apple Watch.

4. Nike +, free

Nike’s app does the basics, like tracking your run and overall time, but it will also cheer you along the way and let you access music.

5. My Fitness Pal, free

Training isn’t just about exercise, but about nutrition as well.

Type in everything you eat each day and this free app tracks your calories, and gives you a breakdown of how many calories are from fat, protein and carbs. It also let you know how many basic nutrients you’re getting, like calcium and iron. You can use a barcode scanner to upload foods.

6. Garmin, free

If you’re running with a Garmin watch, you can upload your

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run when you’re done to see the data on your phone. You can also enable a “Live Track” and invite friends or family members to see where you are, which is great while you’re racing or just for safety during a long run.

7. Couch to 5K, $2.99

If you are just getting back into running after time off, maybe from an injury or a recent pregnancy, the Couch to 5K app can help you from doing too much too soon. Just follow their nine week plan and you’ll be back in shape and doing a 5K in no time.

8. Charity Miles, free

If you need even more motivation to get out the door and go for a run, download Charity Miles. They will donate 25 cents to a preselected charity for every mile you run. So far, they’ve donated more than two million dollars to charity.

9. Zombies, Run! free

For some, music is enough to get you moving. But others need a bit more encouragement. Download this app and your daily runs will have you competing in a game while you run. A zombie apocalypse has struck and you need to run for your life. You will also have to gather supplies, rescue survivors and, at times, sprint to safety.

10. Amazon Music, free

If you already have an Amazon Prime account, you can download songs for free. Create running playlists or select an already created playlist to have constant new music during your runs.

11. Training Peaks, free

Gone are the days of writing out your workouts with a pencil and notebook. This app is an online training log. It also allows you to create and purchase training plans that you can follow. If you have a coach, the coach can upload your workout onto the app and follow along to see how you’re doing.

12. Runtastic, free

Log your workouts on this app and track your progress over time. The app comes with a built-in coach that will help your through difficult workouts.

13. Rock My Run, free

If music is your motivator, check out this app that uses professional DJ mixes that are aligned to heart rate. Choose from different genres, then pick a tempo to help you stay on track during your training runs.

14. Trail Run Project, free

Looking for a new trail run to try? This app allows users to upload their favorite trails and routes. You can search throughout the country. Read comments to know if it’s the right trail for your abilities.

2 Days. 7 Races.

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Denver, May 20-21, 2017 • RunColfax.org Over 215 Charities to Run For!

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