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Trail Running 101 FUEL FOR EVERY DAY
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Ready to run on Colorado’s Trails? Here’s a few tips to keep in mind before you head out the door
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f you’re ready to head off the beaten path, it can seem intimidating at first to some runners. It’s easy to keep running your same concrete loop around your house day in and day out. There’s peacefulness in the sameness. When you’re feeling up for adventure, heading out onto Colorado’s trails can be rewarding and fun. Trails can be quite different, depending on what you’re ready to tackle. There are the wide, smooth, crushed gravel paths around Denver that are similar to running on the roads. Then, on the opposite extreme, there are the rocky, hilly, single track trails with exposed tree roots in the high country that may leave you breathless and walking slowly. No two trails are identical and you need to plan accordingly, depending on the extremeness of what you’re planning to run. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
1. Slow down. Trail running can be a hit to the ego. Find a new pace that feels comfortable.
It can be more challenging than running on roads and sidewalks, so don’t be stressed out if it takes you twice as long to cover the same mileage. Run based on effort or heart rate or perceived exertion, rather than your miles per hour pace. If you need to change gears and walk that uphill, don’t sweat it. Enjoy the journey.
2. Follow the rules. Don’t litter. Stay on marked trails only. Don’t run on trails when they are muddy. Don’t make the trails wider by running around the edges. Yield to other trails users, such as horses. Uphill runners yield to downhill runners. Leave no trace.
3. Be Safe. Take a cell phone and an I.D. with you. Take water and a snack if you’ll be out for
awhile. Leave a note at home, so someone can figure out where you went. Don’t wear headphones so that you can be aware of your surroundings and stay alert. Review the trail map and have a route planned before you begin.
4. Buy trail gear. The first time you hit the dirt in your shiny white running shoes and socks
will be your last because they will come home caked in dirt. It’s a good idea to invest in trail running shoes, not just because the darker color will hold up better in the dirt, but because the rugged tread will give you a better grip on the trail and the profile should help reduce the chance of ankle rolls. Gaiters can keep rocks from entering your shoes. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and bug spray, in needed. You may need to buy a hydration pack or waist belt for fluids.
5. Balance is key. Moderation is key when you are starting something new. Trail running can use different muscles than road running, so you may want to ease into it gradually. You may find that your knees, or shins, or hips are sore if you overdo it. It’s all about balance. Build up your trail mileage over time to stay injury free. You may find that you need to use your arms a bit more than you’re used to. You may need to hop over obstacles like tree roots, which is something your body isn’t used to doing on the roads. Try using short, quick strides when climbing. Have fun!
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R U N N I N G S H O RTS Courtney was almost 18 minutes behind Lucy and not even in second place yet. The pass between this pair happened somewhere between the Devil’s Thumb and Michigan Bluff aid stations (miles 48 and 56). At Foresthill, Dauwalter was 34 minutes off record pace. At the finish, she was about 40 minutes off record pace. When Courtney crossed the Auburn, California finish line in 17:27:00, hers became the second-fastest finish in race history, only bested by Ellie Greenwood’s 16:47:19 course record.
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BOULDER’S LAURA THWEATT, 29, WAS THE TOP AMERICAN WOMEN’S FINISHER AT THE HEALTHY KIDNEY 10K PLACING FOURTH IN 32:22.
Colorado Athletes Shine at USATF Outdoor Champs Colorado athletes shined at the National Track and Field Outdoor Championships at the Blue Oval at Drake University in June. Valarie Allman of Longmont was the first champion of the meet in the women’s discus with a season best throw of 63.55m/2086. Her fourth round throw increased her lead over Maggie Ewen’s second place effort of 61.13m/200-6. Emma Coburn of Crested Butte claimed her fifth consecutive title en route to a Drake Stadium record time of 9:17.70 in the Garden of Life Women’s 3,000 Steeplechase final. Courtney Freirichs who finished second in 9:18.69, made a charge at the last-barrier but Coburn held her off. Coburn and Frerichs rank first and second on the all-time U.S. list and went one-two at the world championships last year. Going into the final, Coburn already had more U.S. championships in the event than any other runner. The top three men’s discus throwers broke the facility record. Mason Finley of Chaffee County, Colorado threw 67.06m/2200 to claim the record, but he didn’t hold it for long. Reggie Jagers threw 68.61m/225-1, which turned out to be the winning mark and the eventual record. Finley’s throw earned him a second-place finish. In the Michelob Ultra Women’s 1,500, the field went out in the first lap in 49.19 as Jenny Simpson of Boulder sat in the back of the pack. Simpson started moving up at the 1,000 meter mark while Shelby Houlihan ducked in on the rail. Kate Grace moved to the lead at the bell with Brenda Martinez on her heels. Martinez and Lauren Johnson got tangled on turn three. Martinez went down and didn’t finish. Simpson and Houlihan were even on the curve. Houlihan charged to the line, 6 coloradorunnermag.com
winning in 4:05.48. Simpson was second at 4:06.21. Hillary Bor of Colorado Springs placed second in the Michelob Ultra 3,000 meter men’s steeplechase in 8:22.58 behind American record holder and Olympic silver medalist Evan Jager, who broke the stadium record in 8:20.10. Olympic silver medalist Paul Chelimo of Colorado Springs claimed his second USATF Outdoor 5,000 meter title in a row, winning in 13:29.47 to hold off a closing Ryan Hill. Hill ran a smooth race, patiently biding his time mid-pack then moving up to second with 800 meters to go. Hill and Chelimo ran stride-for-stride until the last 25 meters when Chelimo pulled away for the win.
Warm and sunny conditions greeted hundreds of participants of the Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half. Hosted on historic mining roads and trails, and hitting a high of 13,185 feet at Mosquito Pass, both races provide challenging courses and rewarding views, with a start and finish in the runner-friendly town of Leadville, CO. All finishers received a medal and coffee mug, in addition to free post-race meals and beer. Awards were presented to the top three gender and age group finishers. Perhaps most coveted were the 100 Leadville Trail 100 Run entries up for grabs, with 50 going to the top age group performances, and 50 drawn randomly among all of the marathon finishers. As usual, some of Colorado’s finest were on tap for the event, posting fast times and setting new course records along the way.
Dauwalter Wins Western States 100 Mile Run On a hot-weather day at the Western States 100, where the midday heat registered 106 degrees at the mile-78 river crossing, winners Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter alighted fires of their own. Jim set a new men’s course record and Courtney finished in the second-fastest time ever by a woman. Australia’s Lucy Bartholomew took the women’s race out hot. At the Escarpment (mile 3.5), the race’s high point, Lucy went over the top basically in the company of the top men. At Duncan Canyon aid station (mile 24), she’d built an eight-minute lead over the other women. Over the course of the race’s first half, she established, held, and, then, lapsed a lead over the rest of the women’s field. She also hovered not so far from course-record pace before dropping below it and, then, finally slowing down compared to it. As Lucy was easing off the gas, Courtney Dauwalter of Golden was only getting warmed up. As early as Duncan Canyon,
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The men’s marathon saw 32-year old Chris Mocko take top honors in 3:38:14, followed by 36-year old Timmy Parr in 3:45:50. Caleb Schiff rounded out the top three in 3:54:19. In the women’s marathon, 40-year old Elizabeth Helland won in dominant fashion, besting second place by 20 minutes in 4:34:33. Brittany Chelius crossed the line in second, followed by 46-year old Lisa Isom in third in 4:59:55. The men’s heavy half marathon was won by 30-year old Alex Willis in 1:59:01. Andrew Auer, 28, came in second in 2:06:17, followed by 38-year old Justin Ricks in third in 2:14:00. In the women’s heavy half marathon, 26-year old Tess Amer finished first for the ladies and third overall in 2:12:50, setting a new women’s course record by almost 5 minutes. Second place belonged to 25-year old Becky Lynn in 2:25:32, with 27-year old Outi Supponen rounding out the podium in 2:32:57.
Colorado Runners Tops at US Mountain Running Champs Joseph Gray of Colorado Springs captured his 14th USATF National Championship at the Loon Mountain race in Lincoln, New Hampshire on Sunday, July 8. The event hosted the US Mountain Running Championships and a deep prize purse. Gray, 34, completed the course in 50:28. The event was the selection competition for the four men and four women who will compete for the United States at the 34th World Mountain Running Championships in Canillo, Andorra on September 16. Second in the men’s field was Andy Wacker of Boulder in 51:49. David Fuentes placed third and Boulder’s Matt Daniels, running for Hudson Elite, earned fourth in 52:37. The 6.6-mile course climbed 3,200 feet and included grades of up to 48%. Despite the challenging course, the event had more than one thousand registrants. In the women’s race, Allie McLaughlin, a Colorado Springs native, took top honors in 57:45, while Addie Bracie of Longmont placed third in 1:00:26. Chris Grauch, 45, of Nederland, CO, won a USATF age group award in 56:49.
climbed within 24 hours, which was nine. To break the record, Sanders climbed four clusters of peaks: Grays and Torreys; Evans and Bierstadt; Lincoln, Democrat and Bross; Missouri, Oxford and Belford. In 2016, Boulder’s Bill Wright topped ten 14,000-foot summits in a day, but he counted Mount Cameron, a ridge point at 14,238 feet between Lincoln and Bross. Most fourteener experts don’t count Cameron as a separate peak because it doesn’t meet the criteria of a minimum 300-foot drop between it and neighboring fourteeners. Sanders had attempted to set the record last year, but bad weather forced him to stop at five peaks.
Pikes Peak Marathon Inc. Implements Drug Testing In the interest of fair play and clean sport, Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc., has announced that it will conduct independent drug testing at its 2018 running races. Testing began at the 42nd running of the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile and 10K Run. “We want to ensure the integrity of our races, as well as our iconic course records,” says Ron Ilgen, President of Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc. “With the rapid growth of mountain running, along with providing substantial prize money awards, it is important to provide drugfree competition.” Runners may also be tested at the Summer Roundup Half Marathon, the Barr Trail Mountain Race and the Pikes Peak Ascent. As part of the new Golden Trail Series, drug testing at the Pikes Peak Marathon will be provided by Salomon, race sponsor and Golden Trail Series organizer. Racing clean has been a priority for
PAUL CHELIMO GRABBED SECOND PLACE IN THE TWO MILE IN 8:20.91 AT THE PREFONTAINE CLASSIC IN EUGENE, OREGON ON MAY 25.
Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc., which in 2013 contracted with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to become one of the first mountain races to test for performance-enhancing drugs.
Man Climbs Ten 14ers in One Day to Set New Record A Michigan man has set a new world record, climbing ten 14ers in Colorado, in one day. Josh Sanders, 36, a flatlander who lives in Kalamazoo, made a family vacation out of the trip with his wife and their two boys, a 2-yearold, and a 7-month-old. “For the one day record Colorado is really the only place,” said Sanders when asked why he decided to climb ten mountains here. Sanders began at midnight on Friday, June 29, and completed about 45 miles by the time he was done at 11:33 p.m. Sanders beat the 2013 record for the number of mountains
EMMA COBURN WON HER FIFTH CONSECUTIVE STEEPLECHASE TITLE AT THE USATF OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
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IS IT A MATTER OF WILLPOWER? the combined impact of genes plus: environmental toxins, highly processed foods, a sedentary lifestyle, antibiotics, the microbiome, maternal obesity, and fetal exposure to a mother’s obesity-promoting diet. • Some “experts” say sugar/carbs are inherently fattening. They claim carbs trigger an insulin spike which drives sugar into fat cells, creates hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and stimulates the urge to overeat. The Endocrine Society does not support this controversial hypothesis. They say eating too many calories of any type is the problem.
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s weight simply a matter of willpower? You might think so, given the number of runners who add on miles, subtract food, and expect excess fat to melt away. But it does not always happen that way. Older runners notice the fat that creeps on year after year seems harder to lose. And others who have slimmed down complain how easily they regain lost body fat. The Endocrine Society (www.EndocineSociety.org) took a close look at why we can too easily accumulate excess body fat, as well as why it’s so easy for dieters to regain lost fat. They describe fat-gain as a disorder of the body’s energy balance
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system, not just a passive accumulation of excess calories. They highlight many factors other than food and exercise that inf luence body fatness, including genetics, the environment, and evolution. If you are frustrated by your seeming inability to easily shed a few pounds, here are some facts to ponder. • Studies with identical twins, as well as adopted children, suggest 25% to 50% of the risk for becoming obese is genetic. Identical twins who are raised in different homes tend to weigh the same, despite eating different foods.
• Respected research shows no differences in fatness when subjects ate the same number of calories from carbohydrate, protein, or fat. A calorie is a calorie; 100 excess calories from fat and carbohydrate are no more fattening than 100 excess calories from protein. That said, some calories are yummier and less satiating than others; they are easier to overeat. For example, most runners could easily devour a lot more calories from ice cream than from boiled eggs! • We need to learn more about the brain’s role in body fatness. What is the metabolic impact of carbs, protein and fat on the brain, and the psychological impact of enjoying rewarding foods? Does the brain-on-a-diet get signals about the amount of fat stored in adipose tissue and, in response, trigger the body to want to eat more and move less, in order to thwart fat loss and survive a perceived famine (diet)?
• Some people might have a “thrifty gene” that conserves calories and resists fat loss. In terms of evolution, this would be important for surviving famines (a.k.a. diets).
• Social situations can promote fat gain. At parties, the presence of a lot of people, as well as a wide variety of foods, triggers overeating. In contrast, a repetitive daily diet with the same breakfasts and lunches every day can trigger sensory-specific satiety and curb food intake.
• Genetic factors alone fail to explain the rapid increase in obesity during the past 40 years. Genetic factors get inf luenced by the environment. We need to learn more about
• Dieting/restricting calories to lose fat increases the desire to eat, as well as reduces the metabolism. In comparison, forcing weight gain by over-eating increases spon-
taneous activity (fidgeting) and curbs hunger. That’s why genetically skinny athletes have a hard time maintaining the weight they have forced their bodies to gain. • The rise in childhood obesity might be linked to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as bisphenol A (BPA), perf lourinated chemicals (PFCs) and pthalates. EDCs pass from mother to fetus across the placenta, and later, to the infant via breast milk. They alter the signals given by estrogen, testosterone and thyroid hormone. Some research suggests they stimulate fat deposition. • BPA is used in hard plastic bottles, foodcan linings, and food packaging. BPA is thought to promote the creation of new fat cells and change metabolism at the cellular level. To determine the obesogenic effects of BPA, we need more comprehensive research that looks at men versus women, and younger versus older people. Some studies indicate BPA may be linked to behavioral problems in boys. To be wise, limit your use of plastic containers with the number 7 in the recycling symbol on the container.
• The types of bacteria that live in your gut, your microbiome, likely impact weight. Hence, the microbiome is becoming a target for obesity research. Your best bet is to cultivate a healthy microbiome by regularly eating fruits and vegetables—and limiting processed foods with little fiber. • Exercise plays a role in weight management—but less than you might think. Exercise alone is largely ineffective as a means to lose weight, even though it contributes to a calorie deficit. For some runners, exercise triggers the urge to eat more. Hence, you want to be sure your reason to exercise is to enhance health and performance, not burn calories to lose weight. Once you’ve lost weight, exercise does help maintain the loss. After reading this information, you may be left wondering if you will ever be able to reach your desired weight. Perhaps yes, if you can take these positive steps: 1) Enjoy a hearty breakfast, early lunch, and a later “second lunch” (or hearty
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snack), to negate hunger and a perceived daytime famine. Consume a lighter dinner, to enhance fat-loss at night, when you are sleeping. 2) Focus meals and snacks on satiating whole foods with protein and fiber: apple + cheese, Greek yogurt + granola, peanut butter + crackers. Above all, be grateful for your healthy body. Give it the fuel it needs, and trust it will perform best when it is appropriately trained and well fueled on a daily basis. The best athlete is not the lightest athlete, but rather the genetically gifted athlete. If you trying to force your body into a too-lean physique, think again. Weight is more than a matter of will power. 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.
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I NJ U RY S POTLI G HT the inside of the foot and to guide the probe. Patients may need to wear a boot immediately after the procedure for up to two weeks and they can expect to see improvements anywhere from three to six months after the procedure.
Surgery: Also called a
plantar fasciotomy, this procedure is a minimally invasive and minimally traumatic surgical treatment where the foot and ankle surgeon makes a small incision through the heel into the damaged tendon to try to lengthen it and relieve some of the tension. Patients tend to recover in six to 10 weeks, but it may take up to three months to resume exercise and more vigorous activities.
FOOT PAIN
Heel pain that is present for more than four weeks and has not responded to changes in support or anti-inflammatory medications are signs it is time to seek help. According to Jason Miller, DPM, FACFAS, a Pennsylvania foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow member of ACFAS, if the heel pain is interfering with normal daily activities, work or recreational activities, then it’s time to see a foot and ankle surgeon. When visiting a foot and ankle surgeon, patients need to be honest about how their pain developed, their level of activity, what type of shoes they wear and what type of treatment they’ve completed, if any. Foot and ankle surgeons will look to conservative treatments first – such as stretching exercises, icing, massage, orthotics, modifying shoe gear and activity, and physical therapy. They may also recommend using a night splint or a cortisone injection for patients who experience chronic pain in the morning. “A lot of patients will get better with conservative therapy if done correctly,” said Dr. Miller. “The good news is that, for patients who don’t respond well to conservative approaches, we have more treatment options than ever before.” To find a foot and ankle surgeon in your area or for more information on heel pain or other foot and ankle health information, visit FootHealthFacts.org, the patient education website of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
The latest treatment options to heal a common injury in runners
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magine getting out of bed every morning and feeling a temporary pain shoot through your heel. For many people, this is an everyday occurrence. Heel pain, an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, can start as a minor annoyance that people deal with for months before being properly identified as plantar fasciitis – a condition that one in 10 people will suffer from in their lifetime. The condition manifests over time and is often attributed to normal wear-andtear, but heel pain of this type can have serious repercussions if not treated promptly and properly by a foot and ankle surgeon. Foot and ankle surgeons recently examined the latest treatments for heel pain, or plantar fasciitis. Greg Catalano, DPM, FACFAS, a Massachusetts foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow member of ACFAS, states that options for heel pain are becoming more advanced and 10 coloradorunnermag.com
focused on helping the patient’s body heal the injury itself. According to ACFAS foot and ankle surgeons, depending on the severity of a patient’s plantar fasciitis, these latest treatment options can include:
Injection Therapy: Foot and ankle
surgeons use growth factor injections and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to boost the body’s healing response to help repair the injured band of tissue causing the pain.
Shockwave Therapy: This in-office treatment uses sound waves delivered over the skin to slightly damage the tissue and stimulate the body’s natural repair process. This helps the plantar fasciitis heal and relieves pain symptoms without making an incision. Patients can expect to be up and moving immediately after the treatment, but it may take three to six months to see the results.
Ultrasonic Treatment: This procedure is
a newer treatment option where foot and ankle surgeons make a small incision into the heel of the foot and use a probe to direct ultrasonic energy at the fascia to break down bad tissue and help the healing process. A diagnostic ultrasound tool is used to create an image of
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JOE GRAY oe Gray recently won his 14th USA Track and Field National title at the US Mountain J Running Championships. The 34-year-old trains with the American Distance Project in Colorado Springs and is currently preparing to represent the United States for the 11th
consecutive time at the World Mountain Running Championships in Canillo, Andorra on September 16. He won the World Mountain Running Championships in 2016 in Saparevya Banya, Bulgaria. He’s the 2016 and 2017 XTERRA World Mountain Running Champion and a 7 time recipient of the US Mountain Runner of the Year title. Yet, he’s not slowing down. Far from it. He continues to pile up the accolades and awards and has set his sights on more.
You’ve had so many successes as a runner. What do you feel has been the biggest highlight of your career? That’s a tough one to answer. So many races in different genres call for a different eye in terms of how you view the accomplishment. When I won the 2016 World Mountain Running Championships and led Team USA to a Gold medal, that moment was a high unlike any other I’ve experienced in Mountain Running in the midst of a team atmosphere. Then, when I won my first National Club Title in Cross Country, I believe that was such a shock not only to me but to my peers of whom many were considered much stronger runners on the track than 12 coloradorunnermag.com
I. Then also, when I ran 28:18 for 10K, that was again a big shock and also a very rewarding moment in my career. What keeps you motivated to keep training so hard? I have a lot of goals that I personally want to achieve. Being consistent is a tough thing to achieve long term, so I want to approach that goal with everything I have. In order to be consistent, you have to put in the work day in and day out.
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Colorado for awhile now. Do you think you’ll stay? I have no idea where I will be in a few years. I love both states, but also I love some countries in Europe, so who knows where I will end up. One thing is for sure - I will keep a home in Colorado! Is there anything that you do that you feel is a key to your success as an athlete? I think mentally I don’t let the disappointments or failures ruin how I feel about myself or about my abilities. Is there anything that you specifically do for nutrition? One thing I started to add to my diet are Electrobites for post-run fuel and also during exercise. It helps me keep my electrolytes balanced, which is especially important in the summer months. Also, one major practice I’ve always kept in my regular diet is to eat what you feel like eating. Sometimes I think athletes get too uptight about their diet and it creates stress. So, for me, I make sure to always enjoy my food and to avoid ignoring my cravings. Are there any issues that are important to you that you would want to talk about? There are a few issues within the sport that I’m truly passionate about - one of them being the lack of drug testing in and around ultra, mountain, and trail races, but also the development of companies like Quartz, who are posing as Anti-doping within the sport, when in fact, they are doing zero to preserve the sport and keep the sport clean. What do you mean? There are companies like Quartz, who are connected to the Golden Trail Series, and they use language that for many athletes who are unfamiliar with, say, the professional side of athletics, and the importance of drug testing, will look at the race being affiliated with this program as if they are keeping the sport clean and preserving the sport. When in fact, Quartz doesn’t actually carry out doping controls and definitely not out of competition anti doping.
To see you race, you make it look effortless. But I assume that a lot of work goes into it! What is your training like right now? Right now I’m building up for the mountain running season. I had a late start as I wanted to chase the Olympic Trials standard in the marathon and also had a long Cross Country season as I surprised myself and made the USA National Team for the Pan American Cross Country Champs. So at this moment, building volume. What events are your currently training for? The next event is the USA National Mountain Running Championships. Later in the summer I’m hoping to represent Team USA at the World Mountain Running Champs as well as represent my sponsors at the Sierre Zinal Mountain Race in Switzerland. A few more races will soon be announced. What is your current long term goal? I want to represent Team USA at least 30 times in my career and win as many National Titles as my body will allow. You recently signed with Hoka. How did that come about? Well, I became a free agent at a weird period of the year and of course Hoka One One was one of the companies I’ve long been interested in. My management and I began to reach out to some brands but Hoka One One stood out the most in terms of matching up with my athletic pursuits. I seek to be the most diverse athlete and thus, I need a diverse brand. Hoka One One has footwear for any adventure or race I have planned, so it was the best decision I’ve made in my career. You’re originally from Washington, but you’ve been living and training in
Joe’s Favorites Favorite post run bonk food: Chicago Style pizza or Gnocchi at Quattro Formaggi. Favorite shoe: Hoka One One Torrent and Hoka Evo Jawz Favorite Post run snack: Ginger or Salty Cocoa Electrobites with some Yogurt! Favorite device for analyzing training: Stryd Power meter for running Follow him at: Twitter: @joegeezi Facebook.com/journeyofjoegeezi Sponsors:
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Survive Running On Colorado’s Trails... From Treating a Bee Sting to Poison Ivy to Tick Bites
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hey may seem like minor nusances. After all, we’re not talking about a rattlesnake bite or a mountain lion attack here. But it’s likely that most of us who run on the trails have experienced all of these things at one time or another. So here’s a reminder of how to deal with it when the inevitable happens. Bee Stings
It can happen fast. One minute you’re in the zone, blissfully cruising down the trail on a warm, fall day. The next minute a sharp pain alerts you that you’ve been stung by a bee. To help alleviate the panic, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s a good idea to know what to do – and not do – to treat a bee sting. “The first thing to do is to get the stinger out quickly,” said board-certified dermatologist Carrie Kovarik, MD, FAAD, an associate professor of dermatology, dermatopathology and infectious diseases at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. “The longer the stinger stays in the skin, the more venom it releases, adding to the person’s pain and swelling.” To treat a sting from a bee, wasp or hornet, Dr. Kovarik recommends the following tips: Stay calm. Although most bees usually only sting once, wasps and hornets can sting again. If you are stung, calmly walk away from the area to avoid additional attacks. Remove the stinger. If the stinger remains in your skin, remove it by scraping over it with your fingernail or a piece of gauze. Never use tweezers to remove a stinger, as squeezing it can cause more venom to release into your skin. Wash the sting with soap and water. Apply a cold pack to reduce swelling. 14 coloradorunnermag.com
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"If you’re stung, the first thing to do is to get the stinger out quickly. The longer the stinger stays in the skin, the more venom it releases, adding to the person's pain and swelling,"
However, if the swelling moves to other parts of your body, such as your face or neck, go to the emergency room immediately, as you might be having an allergic reaction. Other signs of an allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, nausea, hives or dizziness. People with a known allergy to bee stings should talk to their doctor about having an epinephrine injector available. Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication. Bee, wasp and hornet stings are painful. Painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help relieve the pain. If the sting is itchy, consider taking an over-the-counter antihistamine. Always follow the directions on the label and use the correct dose. “Although most people do not experience severe reactions to bee stings, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on anyone who has been stung in case they develop more serious symptoms,” said Dr. Kovarik. “If you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, or if you or someone you know has been stung multiple times – particularly if he or she is a child – seek medical attention immediately.”
Poison Ivy
When you run through green landscape, you run the risk of running through poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. When the oil from these plants touches the skin, most people (about 85 percent) develop an itchy, blistering rash. Although the rash itself is not contagious, the oil can spread to other areas of the body and from person to person if not quickly washed off after touching the plants. Fortunately, there are simple steps people can
“For a rash, do not scratch, as scratching can cause infection.”
take to safely treat the rash at home. “If you are absolutely certain that your rash is due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, and if the rash appears on a small section of your skin, you may be able to treat the rash at home,” said board-certified dermatologist Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, who maintains a private practice in Plano, Texas and serves as clinical assistant professor of dermatology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. “However, if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, you experience swelling, or you have many rashes or blisters, go to the emergency room right away.” If you are not experiencing a serious reaction, Dr. Desai recommends the following tips for treating the rash and easing the itch: Immediately rinse your skin with soapy water. If you can rinse your skin immediately after touching poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, you may be able to rinse off some of the oil. This helps ensure that the oil does not spread to other areas of the body and cause additional rashes. Wash your clothing. Thoroughly wash all of the clothes you were wearing when you came into contact with the poisonous plant. The oil can stick to clothing, and if it touches your skin, it can cause another rash. Wash everything that may have the oil on its surface. Besides clothing, the oil from poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can stick to many surfaces, including backpacks, water bottles, tents, leashes and even a pet’s fur. Be sure to rinse your pet’s fur, and wash other objects with warm, soapy water. Do not scratch, as scratching can cause an infection. Leave blisters alone. If blisters open, do not remove the overlying skin, as the skin can protect the raw wound underneath and prevent infection. Take short, lukewarm baths. To ease the itch, baths in a colloidal oatmeal preparation, which you can buy at your local drugstore. You can also draw a bath and add one cup of baking soda to the running water. Taking short, cool showers may also help. Consider calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream. Apply calamine lotion to skin that itches. If you have a mild case, a hydrocortisone cream or lotion may also help. Apply cool compresses to the itchy skin. You can make a cool compress by wetting a clean washcloth with cold water and wringing it out so that it does not drip. Then, apply the cool cloth to the itchy skin. Consider taking antihistamine pills. These pills can help reduce itching, however use with caution. You should not apply a topical antihistamine to your skin, as doing so can worsen the rash and the itch. “A rash from poison ivy, oak or sumac usually lasts one to three weeks,” said Dr. Desai. “If your rash is not improving after seven to 10 days, or you think your rash may be infected, see a board-certified dermatologist for treatment.”
Tick Bites
Ticks are small, insect-like creatures that live in heavily-wooded or grassy areas. If you walk through these areas, they can attach to your skin and feed on your blood. Although most ticks do not carry disease, some can cause serious illness, such as Lyme disease, Powassan virus, or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To prevent infection, it’s important to remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it. To remove a tick that is attached to your skin, dermatologists recommend the following tips: Use tweezers to remove the tick. Sterilize the tip of the tweezers using rubbing alcohol and grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting, squeezing or crushing the tick, as this can cause its head or mouth to break off and remain in your skin. If this happens, use tweezers to remove the remaining parts. If you cannot remove the rest of the tick, see a board-certified dermatologist. Dispose of the tick. Place it in a sealed bag or container; submerse the tick in alcohol; or wrap it tightly in tape. You may also want to save the tick in a sealed jar. That way, if you develop any symptoms after the bite, the tick can be tested for disease. Clean the bite area with soap and water. Ticks can bite at any time, however they’re most active in April through September. Fortunately, there are many things people can do to protect themselves and their families against ticks. To prevent tick bites, dermatologists recommend the following tips: Walk in the center of trails. Avoid walking through heavily-wooded and brushy areas with tall grass. If you must walk through heavilywooded areas, wear long pants and long sleeves. Pull your socks up over your pants, and tuck your shirt into your pants to prevent ticks from crawling up your body. It’s also a good idea to wear lightly-colored clothes so that ticks can be spotted easily. Use insect repellent that contains 20 to 30 percent DEET on exposed skin and clothing. Make sure to follow the product instructions. Parents should apply this product to their children, making sure to avoid the hands, eyes and mouth. Examine your skin after spending time in heavily-wooded or brushy areas. Conduct a full-body tick check to make sure that no ticks are crawling on you. Since ticks prefer warm, moist areas, be sure to check your armpits, groin and hair. You should also check your children, pets and any gear you used outside. If you develop any symptoms within a few weeks after a tick bite, such as a rash, fever or body aches, see a board-certified dermatologist. Make sure you tell the doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred and where you most likely acquired the tick. coloradorunnermag.com 15
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Staying Safe
While Running Alongside Traffic
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f you are a runner, you understand there are risks when running alongside traffic. It can be challenging for a driver to see a pedestrian because of the way the brain and the eyes relay messages to one another. A human takes up a smaller portion of the visual field, so it might take a double take for the driver to perceive that it is an individual. You can do some extra things to make yourself more visible when you are running alongside traffic. Always exercise caution and run with the assumption that drivers won’t see you. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you stand out.
• Dress in Bright Colors
When you are going out for a run, be careful about what you wear. Some colors will blend in with the landscape. Fluorescent colors will help you stand out. Drivers will see you and you will stand out from your surroundings. Lime green, neon yellow, hot pink, and bright orange will get more attention than brown, black, white, green, or blue. Don’t blend in. Stand out!
• Obey Traffic Laws
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help reduce the chance of an accident. Stop at intersections, don’t run in between cars, and don’t unpredictably dart through traffic. Give your own safety priority.
• Reflective Clothing
If you are running at night, take extra precautions. You need to stand out and be noticed by passing vehicles. This means you need to be decked out with reflectors. Wear a reflective safety vest, buy a reflective jacket, or a reflective hat. If you don’t want to spend money, put reflective tape across your chest and back and even along your legs. Wear reflective bands
around your wrists and ankles.
• Carry a Flashlight
A flashlight is also important. If you are out before dawn or after dusk, carry a flashlight. You should run with the flashlight turned on and pointed down toward the ground in front of you. This will help you get noticed. Drivers will see the light and realize there is someone there. You can also purchase knuckle lights, so that you don’t have to hold anything in your hands. Another option is to wear a headlamp, which come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. You can also purchase small lights to clip on to your Photography By METROPHOTO
waist belt or your shoes.
• Run Toward Traffic
Pedestrians are supposed to walk facing traffic. The same goes for runners. When you are running toward traffic, you will be able to see the cars and where they are headed. If a car is coming toward you, you can jump out of the way. You cannot see what is approaching you from behind.
• Run with a Buddy
Two people are always better than one. Drivers are much more likely to see two people rather than a single person. Having a running buddy also helps improve safety in other ways. If one of you becomes ill or gets injured, the other can go for help. Running with a training group or club is an even better option. There’s safety in numbers when you’re running in heavily traveled areas.
• Run in Areas That are Well Lit
If you are running at night, you want to make sure you are running in areas that are well lit. That way, the drivers can see you and you can see where you are going, so that you don’t fall. And speaking of falling, it’s best to run in an area that you’re familiar with. A newly paved,
smooth road surface is going to make for a much easier run than an old, cracked sidewalk that may cause you to trip and fall because you can’t see well. Sidewalks may be tougher on your joints, but if you’re running in a heavily traveled area with a lot of car traffic, it may be your safest bet when you’re running in the dark.
• Carry a Cell Phone
If you’re headed out in the dark, it’s a good idea to take a cell phone with you on your run. In an emergency, or if you get lost of injured, it can be a lifesaver. It can be easy to store in a waist belt.
• No Music
Ditch the music. You may love to run to your favorite playlists, but when you’re running around a lot of vehicular traffic, you need to be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert and listen. Run free from the distractions of music and you’ll be running more safely.
make sure you stand out, so drivers will notice you. By just spending some extra time getting ready for your run, you can improve your visibility and reduce your risks of being hit by a car. If you approach an intersection, try to make eye contact with the driver of the car before you proceed. There are many distracted drivers on the roads today. Sometimes drivers are looking at their cell phones or listening to the radio, or just mindlessly driving home after a long day at work. Never assume that you will be noticed. Instead, proceed as though you are not going to be seen by drivers. This article was provided by www.personalinjurylaw.com, an organization dedicated to providing the public with information about personal injury and safety information. Nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice, and it is intended for informational use only.
Always put your safety first. Unfortunately, in a battle between a runner and a car, the runner is going to lose. Remember, visibility is the first step in staying safe when you go out for a run. Make sure you take every step that you possibly can to ensure your safety and to
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Use Mindfulness To Perform Under Pressure
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esearch shows that regular mindfulness practice improves and sustains focus in athletes while reducing stress that results from intense competition. Simon Whitfield, a four-time Olympian in triathlon, says that if he could redo his career and change one component of his preparation, he would “meditate one minute for every minute that I trained.” Whether you are working out, or training for a marathon, or performing competitively, what athletes are discovering is that the game is 90 percent mental. When facing a stressful situation, focus on your breathing and turn your attention inward, to your state of being. Emotions are in the body. Are you calm? Nervous? Content? Fearful? Grateful? Energized? Consider how your emotions might be coloring your thoughts and behaviors. When emotions are suppressed, they guide our behaviors without us being aware. Just by acknowledging and bringing awareness to your emotions, you’re already empowering yourself to act with greater wisdom and skill – or, even better, to start shifting your attitude
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if that’s what’s needed. Mindfulness meditation has been called the one tool you need to achieve your fitness goals. Here are tips on how to turn any physical activity into a mindfulness meditation.
1. Unplug from Distractions
To turn training into a meditation, try unplugging from screens and ear buds for at least part of your workout to truly meditate. Find anchors for your attention in the motions. Maybe it’s the point when your right hand enters the water while you swim, or the contact of your feet on the pavement as you run. Weightlifters might use the up-and-down repetition of a barbell. Or, you could stick with the one anchor that is always available to you: your breath, in and out.
2. Focus on Your Body
You’re paying attention to your body with curiosity: your muscles, pace, breathing, resistance, and tension. How does it feel to get out of your comfort zone and stretch beyond your usual boundaries? Are you energized and determined, or are you feeling depleted, maybe needing a minute to refresh? Listen to your needs, and push or protect yourself accordingly.
3. Pay Attention to How You Feel
What emotions are you experiencing? Emotions start in the body and give you information – are you nervous, excited, afraid? Recognizing and naming emotions when working out or competing allows you to create space and perspective. Acknowledging emotions allows you to release them and stay in the game.
4. Exercise acceptance as you work out One of the attitudes of mindfulness is acceptance – not wishing the present moment is different than it is. Exercising is a brilliant time to practice this. Do you notice any resistance to the workout or race – perhaps wishing you were almost done, or that the pain in your right foot would go away? Commit to your workout, remember your reasons for being there, and enjoy the experience. Laurie J. Cameron is author of “The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm, and Joy From Morning to Evening”. Laurie is founder and CEO of PurposeBlue, an organization that brings mindful leadership programs to companies.
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Boston Champ Rotich Wins Garden of the Gods
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aroline Rotich enjoyed her somewhat lonely 10-mile run through one of country’s most iconic parks as she cruised to a course record while winning the women’s race in the 42nd Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. The 34-year-old Kenyan attained her dual goals of winning and breaking the course record and did it largely by running alone. She tried to shadow some of the faster male runners but settled into her own pace shortly into the race. “We took off and it wasn’t long before I was mostly by myself,” Rotich said. “I could see some of the men ahead of me and wanted to catch them. I tried on the uphill portions but mostly ran by myself.” Rotich, an internationally acclaimed runner who won the 2015 Boston Marathon, added the Garden of the Gods championship to a resume that includes victories in the Las Vegas Marathon and New York City Half Marathon. She finished 11th overall, as Jerrell Mock, who recently concluded his outdoor track season at Colorado State University, won the men’s division in 51:17, 11 seconds ahead of Patrick Smyth of Santa Fe, N.M. Rotich’s time of 57:36 eclipsed the women’s 10-mile course record by 67 seconds, which was set just a year ago by Elvin Kibert of Colorado Springs. Kibert was second behind Rotich, finishing in 1:01:14. “I really wanted the course record, so I didn’t want to go out too fast because this course is so up and down,” Rotich said. “I like this type of course but it’s really hard on the legs going downhill. Where I lived in Kenya,
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there weren’t too many hills like this. It’s a really hard course, up and down throughout. Rotich, who lives in Santa Fe, visited friends in Colorado Springs last winter. She expects to return to defend her title, and said her ultimate goal remains qualifying for the Olympic Marathon. “I loved running here, and I want to come back (to the Springs),” she said. “This was a fun day.” Mock echoed that sentiment, especially since it helped to quell his disappointment at not qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Track Championships. He qualified for the NCAA Outdoor 10,000 meters as a junior, but battled injuries his senior season. “This was my first road race,” said the CSU grad. “I wanted to get one in while I was feeling fit, and since this is the peak of road racing season, I might keep going and do some more before I take a break. I want to get into (half marathons), eventually.” Mock attended high school in Logan, Utah, before relocating to Fort Collins for college. He didn’t know what to expect in Sunday’s race, and simply jumped out front with the leaders at the outset. “I wasn’t sure who would be here, but I knew we’d have to average about a 5:05 pace to be up front,” he said. Mock and Smyth, a seven-time All-American distance runner at Notre Dame, battled throughout the race. Smyth, 31, who is eight years older than Mock, was pushing the pace on the downhill portions of the course.
Mock said he “hit a bit of a wall” in miles 8 and 9 but regrouped for the final mile to finish fast. He needed every bit of that late speed to hold off Smyth, who said he runs for the Nike Trail Team and will compete in three weeks in the Marathon de Mont Blanc in France. “I heard this was a great race and wanted to try it out, especially since it’s not far from Santa Fe,” Smyth said. “It’s more of a road race than trail but nothing is flat and it’s a good test.” Finishing third overall was Tesfaalem Mehari, 21, of Colorado Springs in 52:19. He was followed by Alanya Weldemariam, 39, of the Springs in 52:34 and Gebrekidan Abadi, 33, of Aurora in 52:47. Ben Payne, 36, of Colorado Springs, was sixth in 53:50. After finishing, he was greeted by his wife and 11-month-old son, Palmer. “This is a fun race, and it’s just two miles from my house,” said Payne, who also ran the Pikes Peak Ascent last August. “I’ve been running more for fun than competition lately, so I had to let the leaders go pretty early. Pacing yourself is important in this race because you can get in trouble early if you go too hard. This is one of the hardest courses with the altitude and the constant up and downs.” See more results on page 23. -Tim Bergsten, PikesPeakSports.us
Petersen Wins Colorado Marathon
ocal runner Paul Petersen claimed a win at the 17th annual Colorado Marathon on May 6. Petersen, 38, of Fort Collins won the overall title, running the 26.2-mile race down the Poudre Canyon and into Fort Collins in 2 hours, 33 minutes, 25 seconds. Samantha Kitchen of Westwood, Massachusetts, won the women’s marathon race in 2:55.40. Petersen, the 2012 Colorado Half Marathon and 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon champion and an Olympic Marathon Trials participant, ran by himself in second place most of the race before gaining the lead with 5K left to beat Gunnison’s Bashash Walio by a little more than a minute. “I saw him up the canyon, but he was a ways off and then on the county roads he was starting to come back and that egged me on,” said Petersen. “This is where I live and so it’s always good to win the hometown race.” Kitchen, who lives near Bos20 coloradorunnermag.com
ton, was running in her first ever marathon. She won by two minutes over Laramie’s Lillie Romeiser. The race is a point-to-point course featuring a gentle downhill, making for a generally speedy course, considering the overall elevation starts at 6,108 feet and finishes at 4,981 feet. In the half marathon, 22-year-old Kyle Eller of Colorado Springs grabbed the crown in a winning time of 1:11:09. Carol Smith, 32, of Louisville, was victorious for the women in a time of 1:25:38. There was also a 10K race, in what was an exciting day of running events with Brian Lutze, 43 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, claiming the top prize in 34:53. In the 5K, Ryan Donovan, 35, of Loveland, won in 15:57. Haley McCoy, 29, of Denver, won for the women in 22:04. The marathon relay capped the day’s events. See more results on page 22. Photography By DEREK GRIFFITHS, RICK LOHRE & SPORTSPHOTO.COM
Gray Dominates Back to Back Races in Vail
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oseph Gray dominated back to back races at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail on Sunday, June 10. First, at the TIAA Bank 10K Spring Runoff, Gray landed an unprecedented fifth consecutive victory. He ran virtually the entire course all by himself. “It was nice. I was able to think about some stuff, enjoy the course. It actually wasn’t quiet at all because I could hear the crowd and the spectators cheering the whole time,” Gray said. When the 34-year-old Colorado Springs resident traversed along the final ridge of Vail Mountain, it appeared that he was in a dead sprint. This, it turns out, was his jogging pace. He finished in 46 minutes, 40 seconds. Seth DeMoor finished about two and a half minutes later, while fellow elite runner Joshua Eberly rounded out the podium. Ultra runner Anna Mae Flynn, 31, was the fastest woman in the 10K, finishing in 55:23 as 18-year-old Lauren Gregory and 25-year-old Dani Moreno took second and third, respectively, each a little more than one minute back from the other. A few hours later and donning tall socks for the tall grass, Gray tried his first Pepi’s Face-Off Powered by Bang Energy and proved that he really is something more than human. Taking off at a sprint and only slowing his pace when he was nearly to the top of the notoriously steep ski run – the place where most racers resort to using their hands to climb – he averaged five-minute laps to win the event with six laps in 32 minutes and 15 seconds.
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The format was slightly different than last year’s inaugural Pepi’s Face-Off. Rather than crawl up Pepi’s Face and then scramble directly back down the steep slope, this year the course was double in length, so when racers reached the service road at the top of Pepi’s Face, they had to continue on a slight uphill gradient to a less steep, zig-zagging downhill. The objective was to make as many laps up and down Pepi’s Face as possible in the 30-minute time period. Racers who made it to the uphill start by the 30-minute cutoff were able to complete their final lap for the overall finish time. Local super athlete and XTERRA World Champion Josiah Middaugh, who arrived at the start line directly from the Road Bike Time Trial, was the second finisher in Pepi’s Face-Off. Exhibiting that bionic really does run in the bloodline, Middaugh’s son, 14-year-old Sullivan Middaugh, was the fifth place finisher, finishing five laps behind third place Ryan Phebus and fourth place Sean Van Horn. Only a handful of the 60-plus athletes competing in the event managed to pull off five laps, four among them were women. The fastest was Breckenridge’s Kelly Ahern, who notched five laps in 34:39.2. Also fresh off her 10K victory, pro runner Anna Mae Flynn of Marble ramped up her quadriceps and plowed through five laps in 35:12 to take second among the women. Not far behind were fellow Coloradans Brandy Erholtz and Patricia Franco, who took third and fourth, respectively.
Colfax Marathon Celebrates 13 Years
eautiful weather conditions greeted runners as thousands of people participated in the Kaiser Permanente Colfax marathon, half marathon, 10 miler and marathon relay that kicked off in Denver’s City Park on Sunday, May 19. Denver’s only marathon started 13 years ago and has continued to grow, attracting runners from out of state and even out of the country. More than 20,000 people competed in the events, making it one of the largest running events in Colorado. Thousands of friends and family stood along the course cheering on the runners as the ran through the streets of Denver, Aurora and Lakewood. Highlighting the marathon course was a trip though Mile High Stadium. Runners in the half marathon got a tour of the Denver Zoo and a trip through a Denver fire house. It’s an incredible growth for the marathon in the last 13 years, starting with only 4,000 runners back in 2005. “We have people from 47 different states as well as a number of different countries,” said Andrea Dowdy, the Colfax Marathon CEO. “All these great features, we can really show the rest of the world when these people come to run the race, so it’s been ter-
rific.” Scott Dahlberg of Laramie was the first to cross the finish line, in his first ever marathon. “Well it was my first marathon I’ve ever done, so I guess it was a personal record!” said Dahlberg, who finished the 26.2 mile course in 2:36:51. “ The conditions and atmosphere were amazing. I couldn’t ask for better temperature and people on the course that were cheering as we were digging through it.” Emily Van Meter of Colorado Springs was the first female marathoner in 2:56:51. Eliud Ngetich of Midway, Georgia was the top finisher in the half marathon in one hour, six minutes, 47 seconds. It was a photo finish in the women’s half marathon with Amanda Scott of Boulder and Malika Camacho of Albuquerque, New Mexico both recording the same time on the clock in 1:19:56, with Camacho outleaning Scott at the tape for the official win. More than a third of the participants ran for more than 100 different charities, raising about a half million dollars total. Check out more results on page 22. coloradorunnermag.com 21
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RUNNERS GET READY FOR THE HIGHLINE CANAL 5K IN CENTENNIAL IN MAY.
Horsetooth Half Marathon April 15, 2018 Fort Collins, CO 1,760 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start = 5,195’, Finish = 4,958’ - Course Records: Gebre Abadi, 1:07:28 (2017); Brianne Nelson, 1:16:44 (2016) Overall Male: 1. Brandon Johnson, 1:08:15; 2. Gebrekidan Abadi, 1:09:03; 3. Tesfaalem Mehari, 1:09:37; 4. Scott Dahlberg, 1:09:52; 5. Alejandro Garcia, 1:10:29. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Folkerts, 1:22:58; 2. Dan Clark, 1:23:54; 3. Bryan Beiner, 1:25:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Craig Heacock, 1:25:21; 2. Craig Person, 1:28:08; 3. D. Walker, 1:32:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Marlin Yoder, 1:46:52; 2. Daniel Staight, 1:53:56; 3. Tracy Shagin, 1:54:20. Overall Female: 1. Ann Marie Kirkpatrick, 1:20:20; 2. Misiker Demessie, 1:20:34; 3. Sam Rivard, 1:20:53; 4. Margaret Callahan, 1:22:06; 5. Kyle Blakeslee, 1:23:13. Masters (40+): 1. Jenny Powelka, 1:35:55; 2. Katie Crofton, 1:38:08; 3. Julie Pitts, 1:43:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Theresa Rudel, 1:40:55; 2. Beth Daut, 1:42:10; 3. Mercedes Gil, 1:42:29. Seniors (60+): 1. Wendy Crandall, 2:11:13; 2. Rhonda Mickelson, 2:14:29; 3. Eileen Charlett, 2:15:04.
Travis Decker, 27, 2:43:33; 5. Jacob Hughes, 18, 2:46:00. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Hewitt, 48, 2:49:06; 2. Pat Sullivan, 41, 2:55:46; 3. Eric Hallam, 41, 2:57:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alex Escarcega, 54, 3:17:59; 2. Scott Marten, 50, 3:25:22; 3. Eero Allison, 53, 3:26:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Hughes, 60, 2:58:21; 2. Joseph Lothringer, 61, 3:36:59; 3. Wayne Jensen, 60, 3:39:56. Overall Female: 1. Samantha Kitchen, 23, 2:55:33; 2. Lillie Romeiser, 33, 2:57:33; 3. Lisa Kabat, 39, 3:08:16; 4. Jennifer Goldstein, 36, 3:15:28; 5. Ashlee Franklin, 34, 3:17:36. Masters (40+): 1. Dorothy Neider, 44, 3:24:53; 2. Jayme Brindle, 40, 3:26:16; 3. Jill Wagner, 41, 3:27:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karen Harley, 55, 3:58:25; 2. Carol Knez, 54, 3:59:15; 3. Julie Draguns, 53, 3:59:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Joy Norris, 60, 3:57:39; 2. Lucinda West, 62, 4:05:11; 3. Pamela Erickson, 63, 4:13:45. 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Kyle Eller, 22, 1:11:09; 2. Andrew Monaghan, 24, 1:16:00; 3. Lucas Crespin, 33, 1:16:47; 4. Keaton Schelie, 20, 1:18:03; 5. Luis Fernandez, 33, 1:18:46. Masters (40+): 1. Chad Michaelsen, 49, 1:33:03; 2. Matt Johnson, 48, 1:34:04; 3. Chad King, 43, 1:34:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Arnie Salazar, 50, 1:30:55; 2. Ronald Argabright, 55, 1:33:18; 3. Tim Flynn, 56, 1:35:48. Seniors (60+): 1. George Braun, 64, 1:31:55; 2. Kenneth Pope, 62, 1:41:55; 3. Steve Joyce, 69, 1:43:25. Overall Female: 1. Carol Smith, 32, 1:25:38; 2. Becky Sondag, 48, 1:29:07; 3. Megan Greene, 39, 1:30:16; 4. Rochelle Persson, 50, 1:30:48; 5. Kristyn Roth, 32, 1:31:15. Masters (40+): 1. Becky Sondag, 48, 1:29:07; 2. Jennifer Branson, 40, 1:32:08; 3. Ginger Stoker, 41, 1:36:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 50, 1:30:48; 2. Mercedes Gil, 56, 1:37:25; 3. Brenda Lynch, 51, 1:47:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Joan Rowland, 63, 2:07:51; 2. Carla Seeba, 62, 2:09:06; 3. Marijane Martinez, 65, 2:10:25. 10K Overall Male: 1. Brant Lutz, 43, 34:53; 2. Tim Herbert, 41, 35:25; 3. Ryan Doner, 23, 35:43; 4. BJ Karlik, 35, 37:37; 5. Anibal Berumen, 35, 38:08. Masters (40+): 1. Brant Lutz, 43, 34:53; 2. Tim Herbert, 41, 35:25; 3. Clifton Railsback, 44, 39:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Duncan Browne, 54, 44:58; 2. Drew Walther, 59, 47:44; 3. Kevin Michie, 57, 49:17. Seniors (60+): 1. William Doe, 65, 47:28; 2. John Blair, 65, 52:26; 3. Jim Roeder, 67, 52:30. Overall Female: 1. Niki Hilgenberg, 37, 44:15; 2. Katrina Lambert, 37, 48:06; 3. Jennifer Mead, 43, 48:55; 4. Marilyn Stapleton, 71, 50:00; 5. Crystal Bidwell, 33, 50:41. Masters (40+): 1. Jennifer Mead, 43, 48:55; 2. Sara Singh, 43, 50:45; 3. Lori Stieb, 43, 52:22. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kate Tietjen, 55, 51:28; 2. Kirsten Howard, 52, 56:47; 3. Dorothy Becker, 50, 57:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Stapleton, 71, 50:00; 2. Martha Drake, 64, 59:28; 3. Peggy Neves, 69, 1:08:17. 5K Overall Male: 1. Ryan Donovan 35, 15:57 CR; 2. Stuart Smith, 20, 19:47; 3. Scott Matthews, 44, 21:10; 4. Patrick Mahoney, 47, 23:23; 5. Ryan Hopkins, 14, 25:10. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Matthews, 44, 21:10; 2. Patrick Mahoney, 47, 23:23; 3. Juan Rodriguez, 42, 28:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael Zumwalt, 54, 32:36; 2. Mike Zgaynor, 51, 41:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Linnell, 74, 25:49; 2. Tim Christopherson, 66, 32:27; 3. Chuck Lacerte, 63, 35:19. Overall Female: 1. Haley McCoy, 29, 22:04; 2. Hope Maldonado, 14, 23:01; 3. Alexis Brown, 39, 24:10; 4. Renee Hutchens, 36, 25:14; 5. Sarah Harris, 40, 25:23. Masters (40+): 1. Sarah Harris, 40, 25:23; 2. Shelley Woodbury, 40, 27:30; 3. Joni Horst, 48, 29:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lori Painter, 56, 27:31; 2. Susan Babcock, 56, 28:44; 3. Meilssa Zambri, 50, 31:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Bonnie Clark, 73, 35:06; 2. Charlene Smith, 67, 43:58; 3. Mary Torell, 64, 45:24.
181 Finishers (9M = 36; 5K = 145) - Timing by: HAL Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,100’ - Course Records: 9M = Jim Hallberg, 53:48 (2017); Cynthia Steinbrecher, 1:01:37 (2013); 5K = Luke McConnell, 17:07 (2015); Rhoda Pilmer, 20:56 (2016)
2,280 Finishers (26.2M = 770; 13.1M = 983; 10K = 379; 5K = 148) Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Marathon Start = 6,090’, Half Marathon Start = 5,400’, Finish = 4,950’ - Course Records: Course Records: 26.2M = Daniel Shaw, 2:25:55 (2004); Kara Roy, 2:46:30 (2007); 13.1M = Michael Chavez, 1:07:43 (2011); Adriana Pirtea, 1:15:40 (2010); 10K = Jeremy Drenckhahn, 32:45 (2015); Lyndsi Benedict, 36:50 (2006); 5K = Marc Lonac, 16:25 (2010); Abby Depperschmidt, 18:01 (2013)
9M Overall Male: 1. Aaron Gaskins, 59:17; 2. Eric Goltz, 1:03:26; 3. Rich Hadley, 1:09:03; 4. Paul Hurst, 1:13:25; 5. Roberto Ramirez, 1:15:12. Overall Female: 1. Leah Johnson, 1:13:14; 2. Veronique Van Gheem, 1:15:13; 3. Jennifer Ratkiewicz, 1:17:09; 4. Marina Quinlan, 1:19:49; 5. Sarah Andres, 1:23:46. 5K Overall Male: 1. Alex Baker, 19:28; 2. Brad Lindeberg, 19:58; 3. Jake Woods, 22:12; 4. Jesse Hansen, 22:41; 5. Shane Stockley, 23:36. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Tamblyn, 28:57; 2. Christopher Rossi, 31:24; 3. Nathan Coursey, 31:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave Young, 25:02; 2.
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Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon May 19-20, 2018 Denver, CO 16,619 Finishers (26.2M = 1,402; 13.1M = 4,518; 10M = 992; 5K = 3,317; Relay = 6,390) - Timing by: Timberline Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Abraham Rutto, 2:24:30 (2013); Brittany Lee, 2:52:56 (2017); 13.1M = Daniel Kipkoech, 1:05:54 (2013); Brianne Nelson, 1:16:07 (2014); 10M = Frank Therrian, 55:37 (2015); Brandy Erholtz, 1:02:45 (2012); 5K = Nicholas Boehkle, 15:39 (2015); Melissa Dock, 17:40 (2015) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Scott Dahlberg, 33, 2:36:51; 2. Kevin Ellis, 31, 2:37:53; 3. Matt Caldwell, 25, 2:41:14; 4. Seth Garbett, 26, 2:41:40; 5. Peter Rusu, 27, 2:42:18. Masters (40+): 1. David Martinez, 44, 2:55:42; 2. Mark Shapiro, 47, 2:57:20; 3. James Colling, 42, 2:58:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Paul Harris, 51, 3:03:09; 2. Jeff Ross, 50, 3:25:08; 3. Tom Bogeljic, 50, 3:25:41. Seniors (60+): 1. David Stoner, 65, 3:27:20; 2. James O’Donnell, 61, 3:47:27; 3. Mark Moyer, 62, 3:49:47. Overall Female: 1. Emily Van Meter, 25, 2:56:51; 2. Julie Olsen-Smith, 36, 3:08:53; 3. Joanna Masloski, 40, 3:15:05; 4. Ruby Bode, 37, 3:16:38; 5. Monica Obsitos, 30, 3:18:48. Masters (40+): 1. Joanna Masloski, 40, 3:15:05; 2. Becky Kirschenmann, 45, 3:20:13; 3. Jen Byrne, 41, 3:29:21. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Maria Ladd, 56, 3:40:56; 2. Stacia Wilkins, 52, 3:42:48; 3. Linda Haire, 55, 3:45:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Lucinda West, 62, 4:09:07; 2. Julie Payn, 61, 4:39:52; 3. Cindy Sutton, 64, 4:44:44. 13.1M Overall Male: 1. Eliud Ngetich, 24, 1:06:47; 2. Dave Marks, 28, 1:08:02; 3. Awet Beraki, 20, 1:09:39; 4. Kailas Kokare, 24, 1:10:40; 5. Matt Hensley, 30, 1:11:48. Masters (40+): 1. Aaron Kleinman, 41, 1:53:53; 2. Brian Mazeski, 45, 1:25:47; 3. Trey McCavit, 40, 1:27:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joe Lozoya, 51, 1:28:33; 2. Carl Lienert, 51, 1:33:50; 3. Terry Nugent, 56, 1:33:50. Seniors (60+): 1. David Leonard, 63, 1:37:30; 2. Roger Bowles, 63, 1:39:03; 3. Gordon Pospisil, 60, 1:42:23. Overall Female: 1. Malika Camacho, 36, 1:19:56; 2. Amanda Scott, 30, 1:19:56; 3. Christine Hammond, 36, 1:25:19; 4. Caroline Veltri, 27, 1:25:28; 5. Monica Folts, 31, 1:26:13. Masters (40+): 1. Karen MelliarSmith, 44, 1:31:46; 2. Jill Sandhoff, 44, 1:37:15; 3. Robin
Sean May Memorial Run May 12, 2018 Brighton, CO
Colorado Marathon May 6, 2018 Fort Collins, CO
26.2M Overall Male: 1. Paul Petersen, 38, 2:33:24; 2. Bashash Walio, 25, 2:34:48; 3. Brent Bailey, 31, 2:40:03; 4.
Michael Jones, 25:36; 3. Dan Jachetta, 25:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Peter Houtsma, 34:32; 2. Bryce Alexander, 39:14; 3. Patrick Murphy, 59:25. Overall Female: 1. Gillian Blaha, 21:54; 2. Kristen Baker, 24:12; 3. Emily Soracco, 24:32; 4. Natalie Lindeberg, 26:25; 5. Erica Baasten, 26:31. Masters (40+): 1. Emily Soracco, 24:32; 2. Stacy Gomez, 26:43; 3. Marla Vogel, 30:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karen Bamonti, 32:08; 2 Pam Zaske, 40:16; 3. Julie Tolleson, 40:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Deb Hadley, 35:18; 2. Paula Etl, 54:38; 3. Sandi Bischoff, 57:52.
A GIANT SLIP AND SLIDE WAS THE FINISH CHUTE FOR THE COLORADO TRIATHLON IN BOULDER IN JUNE.
Photography By DEE BUDDEN, DEREK GRIFFITHS AND RICK LOHRE
Bittner, 44, 1:37:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carla Hammer, 53, 1:43:55; 2. Teya Thompson-Ephrim, 51, 1:47:24; 3. Ida Jonsen, 59, 1:50:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Cotter, 61, 1:47:24; 2. Alyn Park, 67, 1:54:11; 3. Helena Harman, 60, 1:54:48. 10M Overall Male: 1. Kenny Foster, 31, 54:13 CR; 2. Watkins Fulk-Gray, 28, 58:51; 3. Eric Greene, 38, 59:26; 4. Leonardo Palomera, 27, 1:00:21; 5. Lenny Laraio, 44, 1:03:56. Masters (40+): 1. Lenny Laraio, 44, 1:03:56; 2. Geoffrey Klingsporn, 48, 1:04:50; 3. Pete Dunlaevy, 42, 1:07:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Edwin Scholz, 59, 1:10:57; 2. Jay Survil, 59; 1:12:07; 3. Nicolae Olteanu, 52, 1:12:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Blanchette, 61, 1:16:59; 2. Sverre Froyen, 66, 1:19:54; 3. David Hill, 67, 1:24:01. Overall Female: 1. Whitney Bevins, 36, 1:03:49; 2. Alexandra Hempel, 30, 1:07:24; 3. Muriel Greening, 34, 1:09:45; 4. MIchelle Donovan, 26, 1:13:43; 5. Madeline Bouchard, 25, 1:13:58. Masters (40+): 1. Melissa Menard, 44, 1:14:46; 2. Tiffany Phillips, 46, 1:15:38; 3. Veronica Bradsby, 49, 1:19:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lila Seal, 58, 1:15:40; 2. Renee Suplee, 50, 1:21:50; 3. Susan Bonthron, 56, 1:23:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Patricia Wassik, 60, 1:23:26; 2. Kathy Hull, 61, 1:42:22; 3. Ella Mae Williams, 68, 1:43:05. 5K Overall Male: 1. Connor Winter, 25, 15:14 CR; 2. Joshua Stewart, 26, 16:30; 3. Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, 33, 16:37; 4. Dustin Mullaney, 18, 16:48; 5. Kraig Rau, 26, 17:26. Masters (40+): 1. Vernon Chapman, 44, 20:10; 2. Steven Merritt, 40, 22:26; 3. Daniel Frost, 49, 22:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andy Brockmyre, 51, 19:20; 2. Brent Friesth, 57, 23:01; 3. Kevin Quinn, 50, 23:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Jack Pottle, 63, 21:32; 2. Brent Weigner, 68, 24:17; 3. Mike Walker, 65, 25:24. Overall Female: 1. Brooke, Kish, 42, 18:41; 2. Hayley Lytle, 26, 19:50; 3. Megan Derschang, 27, 20:21; 4. Hope Cutler, 23, 20:34; 5. Sierra Parks, 13, 20:39. Masters (40+): 1. Brooke, Kish, 42, 18:41; 2. Rachel Dehner, 48, 21:59; 3. Amy Dowden, 42, 25:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Phyllis Sevik, 53, 25:23; 2. Julie Leslie, 53, 26:17; 3. Siobain French, 54, 26:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Jan Lobato, 60, 25:24; 2. Priscilla Przybyslawski, 60, 26:57; 3. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 78, 30:25.
(50+): 1. Hendrik Moorlag, 20:39; 2. Brent Friesth, 24:10; 3. Russ Gentert, 26:16. Seniors (60+): 1. John Matthews, 20:52; 2. John Greff, 24:02; 3. Dave Ireland, 25:00. Overall Female: 1. Jamie Roth, 19:34; 2. Jordana Lesavage, 20:26; 3. Alex Harpp, 21:33; 4. Isabel Thornberry, 21:48; 5. Lindsay Belahunty, 21:52. Masters (40+): 1. Jill Johnston, 25:22; 2. Bridget Ward, 27:29; 3. Kelly Duda, 28:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lize Brittin, 22:28; 2. Sheila Hausbeck, 25:25; 3. Emily Rundell, 26:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Cassi Bailey, 26:08; 2. Betty Aga, 30:51; 3. Katherine Duffy, 31:43.
Bolder Boulder 10K May 28, 2018 Boulder, CO
316 Finishers - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start = 10,720’, Finish = 14,140’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 1:37:01 (2008); Kim Dobson, 1:55:38 (2016)
46,205 Finishers - Timing by: The End Result Company - Elevation: Start = 5,272’, Finish = 5,360’ - Course Records: Gabriel Geay, 29:02 (2017); Mamitu Daska, 32:21 (2014) Overall Male Elite Race: 1. Getaneh Tamire, Ethiopia, 28:18 CR; 2. Gabriel Geay, Pan Africa, 29:39; 3. Hassan Elabbassi, Bahrain, 28:44; 4. Lelisa Benti, Ethiopia, 28:54; 5. Aweke Yimer, Bahrain, 28:57. Overall Female: 1. Mamitu Molisa, Ethiopia, 32:37; 2. Aliphine Tuliamuk, USA, 32:48; 3. Etagegn Mamo, Ethiopia, 32:53; 4. Hiwot Yemer, Ethiopia, 32:58; 5. Margaret Muriuki, Kenya, 33:14. Overall Male Citizens Race: 1. Tyler McCanless, 31, 30:54; 2. Connor Winter, 25, 31:20; 3. Kyle Masterson, 25, 31:37; 4. Connor Weaver, 22, 31:53; 5. William Firth, 25, 31:54. Masters (40+): 1. Clint Wells, 43, 32:55; 2. Marty Stevens, 43, 35:14; 3. Campbell Ilfrey, 44, 35:38. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Fleming, 57, 36:23; 2. John Probst, 50, 37:21; 3. Jerry Rief, 53, 37:56. Seniors (60+): 1. Roger Sayre, 60, 38:40; 2. Kevin Pfefferie, 60, 39:48; 3. Heath Hibbard, 65, 41:31. Overall Female: 1. Melissa Dock, 36, 34:44; 2. Cleo Whiting, 23, 36:13; 3. Clarissa Whiting, 23, 36:17; 4. Kristin Johansen, 31, 36:27; 5. Brynn Siles, 16, 36:27. Masters (40+): 1. Nicole Jefferson, 43, 38:24; 2. Melody Fairchild, 44, 41:41; 3. Danielle Quatrochi, 41, 42:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Shannon Teslow, 53, 43:04; 2. Terri Cassel, 56, 43:42; 3. Susan Nuzum, 51, 44:13. Seniors (60+): 1. Ann Campbell, 61, 50:06; 2. Karen Bernardi, 62, 50:12; 3. Catrionna Dowling, 60, 50:26.
Taste of Louisville 5K June 2, 2018 Louisville, CO 376 Finishers - Timing by: HAL Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Unknown Overall Male: 1. Matt Hensley, 16:14; 2. Thomas Heffernan, 16:14; 3. Eric Bjork, 17:30; 4. Jack Swift, 18:30; 5. Everett Plocek, 19:30. Masters (40+): 1. Jack Swift, 18:30; 2. David Starnes, 21:21; 3. Travis Burmaster, 21:26. Grand Masters
Jodi’s Race for Awareness 5K June 9, 2018 Denver, CO 1,602 Finishers - Timing by: HAL Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,280’ - Course Records: Tyler McCandless, 15:08 (2013); Leslie Luna, 17:05 (2013) Overall Male: 1. Anthony Bruns, 17:38; 2. Dan Zolnikor, 19:10; 3. Josh Mongan, 19:14; 4. Nick Jocelyn, 19:32; 5. Brendan Roper, 19:33. Masters (40+): 1. Jason Romero, 19:54; 2. Rob O’Dea, 20:20; 3. Joseph Deloy, 20:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Matthew Landon, 22:31; 2. Greg Kilkenny, 23:12; 3. Frank Mauser, 23:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Howard Yeoman, 28:48; 2. Joel Catlin, 29:18; 3. Erik Carlson, 29:29. Overall Female: 1. Molly Maksin, 20:24; 2. Jen Knight, 21:40; 3. Sue Grant, 22:08; 4. Megan Stenbeck, 22:19; 5. Chloe Ward, 22:41. Masters (40+): 1. Jen Knight, 21:40; 2. Sue Grant, 22:08; 3. Becky Spence, 24:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Susan Dunn, 26:54; 2. Susan Oran, 28:09; 3. Deborah Tschudy, 28:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Rachel Miller, 24:45; 2. Amy Lease, 25:04; 3. Janet Smola, 29:17.
Mt. Evnas Ascent June 9, 2018 Idaho Springs, CO
Overall Male: 1. Nathanael Williams, 1:37:16; 2. Andy Wacker, 1:42:58; 3. Galen Burrell, 1:52:52; 4. Tyler Curtis, 1:55:32; 5. Seth Topper, 1:59:25. Masters (40+): 1. Steven Dunbar, 2:30:11; 2. Eric Main, 2:35:10; 3. Steven Disch, 2:35:38. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jimi Gibson, 2:22:14; 2. Art Souverein, 2:30:37; 3. Arnie Salazar, 2:34:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Roger Sayre, 2:16:26; 2. Ron Hendricks, 2:33:11; 3. Gary Senula, 2:39:24. Overall Female: 1. Ashley Brasovan, 2:00:55; 2. Brandy Erholtz, 2:13:47; 3. Molly Reicher, 2:15:13; 4. Nuta Olaru, 2:23:37; 5. Joanna Masloski, 2:27:09. Masters (40+): 1. Nuta Olaru, 2:23:37; 2. Jessica Cirelli, 2:40:44; 3. Heather Jossi, 2:41:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Price, 2:47:18; 2. Stacia Wilkins, 2:52:13; 3. Carol Haggans, 2:7:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Dalila Frei, 3:32:37; 2. Rima Lurie, 3:34:59; 3. Theresa Daus-Weber, 3:35:20.
RUNNERS ENJOYED BEAUTIFUL WEATHER AT THE TAKE 5 IN THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK, CHOOSING BETWEEN A 5K OR 5 MILE COURSE. 10K Overall Male: 1. Francisco Alvarez, 15, 39:51; 2. Troy Cournoyer, 18, 40:51; 3. Tom Norris, 52, 42:32; 4. David Groves, 36, 43:09; 5. Jerod Honrath, 44, 43:31. Masters (40+): 1. Jerod Honrath, 44, 43:31; 2. Sam WOotton, 40, 51:33; 3. Dale Filsell, 46, 52:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tom Norris, 52, 42:32; 2. Jeff Haynes, 52, 45:42; 3. Alex Gonzalez, 53, 47:26. Seniors (60+): 1. John Alley, 67, 55:21; 2. Jackson Harvey, 65, 58:30; 3. Tim Kowach, 62, 1:01:54. Overall Female: 1. Tracy Thelen, 38, 44:48 CR; 2. Caroline Kanudo, 33, 46:48; 3. Hannah Blake, 19, 49:54; 4. Nadia Raczek, 38, 51:12; 5. Kathy Owen, 49, 51:23. Masters (40+): 1. Kathy Owen, 49, 51:23; 2. Pamela Carver-Welch, 41, 51:36; 3. Barbara Millott, 40, 55:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Genevieve Davies, 55, 55:20; 2. Wendy Murr, 51, 1:00:42; 3. Holly Wyatt, 51, 1:04:51. Seniors (60+): 1. Georgann Richardson, 63, 58:31; 2. Kate Raphael, 61, 1:05:36; 3. Vicki McCann, 60, 1:06:41.
Leadville Trail Marathon June 16, 2018 Leadville, CO 1,360 Finishers (26.2M = 628; 15M = 732) - Timing by: High Altitude Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 10,200’ - Course Records: 26.2M = Michael Aish, 3:31:19 (2015); Keri Nelson, 3:58:08 (2008); 15M = David Roche, 1:57:54 (2015); Megan Deakins, 2:17:21 (2014) 26.2M Overall Male: 1. Chris Mocko, 32, 3:38:13; 2. Timmy Parr, 36, 3:45:48; 3. Caleb Schiff, 35, 3:54:17; 4. Joel Anderson, 36, 4:06:51; 5. Dustin Moore, 31, 4:10:38.
Garden of the Gods 10M June 10, 2018 Colorado Springs, CO 1,490 Finishers (10M = 943; 10K = 547) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,035’ - Course Records: 10M = Gebrekidan Abadi, 51:01 (2017); Elvin Kibet, 58:44 (2017); 10K = Adam Rich, 34:25 (2017); Caryn Maconi, 46:57 (2017) 10M Overall Male: 1. Jerrell Mock, 23, 51:17; 2. Patrick Smyth, 31, 51:28; 3. Tesfaalem Mehari, 21, 52:19; 4. Alanya Weldemariam, 39, 52:34; 5. Gebrekidan Abadi, 33, 52:47. Masters (40+): 1. Stephen Sanchez, 42, 1:05:57; 2. David Philipps, 40, 1:07:06; 3. Sander Rigney, 45, 1:08:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Lebo, 51, 1:03:15; 2. Chris Reed, 53, 1:09:29; 3. Brett Wison, 50, 1:09:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Paul Highes, 61, 1:10:27; 2. George Braun, 64, 1:12:47; 3. Rich Hadley, 62, 1:09:07. Overall Female: 1. Caroline Rotich, 34, 57:36 CR; 2. Elvin Kibet, 28, 1:01:14; 3. Lesley Smith, 35, 1:03:46; 4. Haley Williamson, 23, 1:07:30; 5. Kim Baugh, 38, 1:08:04. Masters (40+): 1. Wendy Stalnaker, 40, 1:13:45; 2. Donna Garcia, 45, 1:16:15; 3. Brenna Ellington, 40, 1:17:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Amy Myers, 51, 1:24:19; 2. Joy Smith, 56, 1:26:02; 3. Kristin Maguire, 53, 1:26:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Hae Bolduc, 62, 1:31:45; 2. Sharlet Gilbert, 67, 1:36:33; 2. Donna Sterns, 65, 1:36:49.
RUNNERS TACKLE THE APRES 5K IN VAIL.
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THE WET WEATHER DIDN’T STOP FANS FROM RUNNING IN THE BRONCOS FIT 7K IN FORT COLLINS. Masters (40+): 1. Rodrigo Jimenez, 41, 4:25:03; 2. Paul Landry, 47, 4:25:21; 3. Bryan Dayton, 46, 4:25:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kirt Courkamp, 56, 4:43:46; 2. Paul Hooge, 55, 4:45:04; 3. Darrin Eisman, 53, 4:53:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Newell, 63, 6:05:17; 2. Mark Perkins, 64, 6:14:45; 3. Jerry Rank, 61, 6:22:34. Overall Female: 1. Elizabeth Helland, 40, 4:34:14; 2. Brittany Chelius, 32, 4:54:38; 3. Lisa Isom, 46, 4:59:38; 4. Carrie Stafford, 39, 5:00:52; 5. Kimberlyn Springborn, 36, 5:07:05. Masters (40+): 1. Elizabeth Helland, 40, 4:34:14; 2. Lisa Isom, 46, 4:59:38; 3. Christy Burns, 40, 5:09:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Hope Bain, 51, 5:19:11; 2. Margaret Montfort, 58, 6:06:35; 3. Debbie Bibb, 50, 6:14:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Jeanne McCurnin, 62, 6:09:22; 2. Dalila Frei, 61, 7:02:31; 3. Elaine Anthony, 62, 7:18:58. Heavy Half Overall Male: 1. Alex Willis, 30, 1:59:00; 2. Andrew Auer, 28, 2:06:15; 3. Justin Ricks, 38, 2:13:58; 4. Jacob Banta, 24, 2:14:18; 5. Jeff Abbott, 36, 2:16:54. Masters (40+): 1. Kevin Clemens, 41, 2:23:08; 2. Eric Wagenknecht, 43, 2:39:09; 3. Joe Pulliam, 42, 2:39:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bill Hintze, 58, 3:01:34; 2. Brian Tate, 51, 3:09:59; 3. David Korevaar, 55, 3:13:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Telling, 60, 2:46:51; 2. Senovio Torres, 64, 2:47:30; 3. Hans Johansson,
64, 3:10:47. Overall Female: 1. Tess Amer, 26, 2:12:43 CR; 2. Becky Lynn, 25, 2:25:29; 3. Outi Supponen, 27, 2:32:46; 4. Connilee Walter, 45, 2:37:22; 5. Kaitlyn Morgan, 28, 2:40:59. Masters (40+): 1. Connilee Walter, 45, 2:37:22; 2. McKenna Douglas, 43, 2:54:08; 3. Gina Nance, 45, 2:55:53. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Elizabeth Claflin, 50, 2:49:25; 2. Linda Hatfield, 50, 3:16:26; 3. Leslie Henderson, 55, 3:38:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Amelia Orton-Palmer, 64, 4:39:19; 2. Chris Vawter, 60, 4:46:41; 3. Margaret Jansen, 60, 5:02:34.
Slacker Half Marathon June 23, 2018 Georgetown, CO 1,483 Finishers (13.1M = 1,134; 4M = 349) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Half Marathon Start = 10,660’, 4M Start = 9,210’, Finish = 8,525’ - Course Records: 13.1M = Steve Chu, 1:10:21 (2015); Malia Crouse, 1:16:28 (2015); 4M = Matt Peharda, 20:52 (2014); Kaylen Adragna, 24:26 (2015)
13.1M Overall Male: 1. David Wing, 26, 1:09:25 CR; 2. Tyman Smart, 17, 1:12:14; 3. Hector Martinez, 34, 1:13:28; 4. Chad Janiszeski, 32, 1:14:33; 5. Eric Greene, 38, 1:18:20. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Kukel, 44, 1:23:53; 2. Grant Drummond, 40, 1:25:10; 3. Kermit Snyder, 40, 1:25:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Levi Broyles, 51, 1:29:00; 2. Pete Brey, 50, 1:31:31; 3. Michael Keilman, 50, 1:38:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 65, 1:28:29; 2. Michael Blanchette, 61, 1:36:31; 3. Richard Park, 65, 1:43:13. Overall Female: 1. Mackennea Broyles, 21, 1:25:42; 2.Michelle Egbert, 39, 1:31:14; 3. Ariel Meyers, 34, 1:31:37; 4. Sara Wilhelm, 40, 1:32:41; 5. Mallory Bau, 34, 1:32:54. Masters (40+): 1. Sara Wilhelm, 40, 1:32:41; 2. Kelly Phuah, 45, 1:35:38; 3. Peggy Emch, 40, 1:36:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michelle Hancock, 50, 1:44:10; 2. Julie Draguns, 53, 1:48:40; 3. Rochelle Kriegshauser, 51, 1:49:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Cotter, 61, 1:47:04; 2. Julie Monroe, 63, 1:50:29; 3. Georgann Richardson, 63, 1:53:41. 4M Overall Male: 1. Griffin Keeter, 17, 21:33; 3. Nicholas Hamacher, 17, 23:45; 4. Joe Brown, 17, 23:47; 5. Daniel Glass, 30, 23:48. Masters (40+): 1. Gerald ROmero, 46, 24:10; 2. Matthew Ferris, 44, 28:21; 3. Timothy Baumann, 47, 31:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Trujillpo, 59, 32:10; 2. Sam Moots, 50, 34:23; 3. Patrick Davis, 50, 35:51. Seniors (60+): 1.Charles Davis, 60, 32:33; 2. Steve Pendleton, 68, 34:41; 3. Ken Richey, 62, 34:59. Overall Female: 1. Brooke Kish, 42, 23:55 CR; 2. Sam Crippen, 17, 24:18; 3. Chloe Cassens, 18, 25:28; 4. Veronica Reish, 30, 26:56; 5. Lucy Hoffman, 17, 27:28. Masters (40+): 1. Brooke Kish, 42, 23:55; 2. Donene Dillow, 49, 30:34; 3. Sarah Skarie, 45, 30:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Wilson, 52, 32:13; 2. Tricia Beaham, 51, 32:46; 3. Leann Olson, 57, 34:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Patti Thurman, 66, 35:34; 2. Maureen Harvey, 61, 39:42; 3. Mary Zulack, 75, 40:34.
FireKracker 5K June 30, 2018 Littleton, CO 267 Finishers - Timing by: Timing Consortium - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 5,530’ - Course Records: Josh Potwin, 18:07 (2017); Kristen O’Connor, 19:52 (2017) Overall Male: 1. Adam Rich, 37, 16:04 CR; 2. Tucker Horan, 23, 17:23; 3. Andy Rinne, 42, 17:28; 4. Tommy Gilfillan, 16, 17:57; 5. Christian Olsen, 18, 18:20. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Rinne, 42, 17:28; 2. Steven Rocks, 41, 19:07; 3. Marty Billings, 40, 19:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jim Dunbar, 57, 23:09; 2. Marc Krasner, 54, 27:19; 3. Dick Gallagher, 57, 27:55. Seniors (60+): 1. Greg Bishop, 62, 22:54; 2. Rich Metcalfe, 70, 25:58; 3. Dana Reihman, 64, 27:25. Overall Female: 1. Jennifer Hannigan, 24, 18:28 CR; 2. Sarah Brautigam, 24, 20:15; 3. Delaney Gilfillan, 16, 20:21; 4. Taylor Peltier, 16, 21:56; 5. Kelly McShane, 39, 22:07. Masters (40+): 1. Ann Macaulay, 45, 24:29; 2. Amy Bricoo, 40, 25:10; 3. Robin Schroeder, 47, 26:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Katie Schiwart, 55, 31:03; 2. Susan Schroder, 57, 31:46; 3. Brenda Handy, 57, 32:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Georgann Richardson, 63, 26:04; 2. Eileen Cravens, 61, 28:14; 3. Kathy Metcalfe, 63, 30:48.
Four on the Fourth 4K July 4, 2018 Boulder, CO 649 Finishers - Timing by: Running Bears - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,180’ - Course Records: Mario Macias, 11:39 (2010); Kayoko Fukushi, 13:34 (2016)
RUNNERS SHOW SOME PERSONAL STYLE AT THE BOLDER BOULDER 10K ON MAY 28.
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Overall Male: 1. William Firth, 25, 12:05; 2. Thomas Heffernan, 28, 12:28; 3. Joseph Zamadics, 28, 12:35; 4. Kyle Mena, 33, 12:38; 5. Shawn Lindbom, 29, 12:48. Masters (40+): 1. Billy Edwards, 40, 13:58; 2. Alan Powers, 41, 14:58; 3. Marc Bromberg, 49, 15:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tim Gentry, 56, 15:13; 2. Kevin Cooper, 58, 15:28; 3. Rick Bruess, 59, 15:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Martin Lascelles, 63, 15:34; 2. Steve Carlson, 63, 16:16; 3. John Lachance, 60, 16:37. Overall Female: 1. Bria Wetsch, 30, 13:58; 2. Bridget End, 26, 14:52; 3. Sarah Jonathan, 23, 14:54; 4. Ashley Mena, 25, 15:04; 5. Corine Walsh, 27, 15:08. Masters (40+): 1. Beth August-Abbott, 44, 17:09; 2. Sarah Rebick, 43, 17:15; 3. Heather Rodgers, 42, 17:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Shannon Teslow, 53, 15:56; 2. Lin Lascelles, 54, 16:16; 3. Laura Bruess, 57, 17:08. Seniors (60+): 1. Karen Bernardi, 62, 19:25; 2. Amy Lease, 64, 19:43; 3. Lynn Hermanson, 67,
Photography By RUNNING GURU, GLEN DELMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, TIM HANCOCK, GAMEFACE MEDIA
Liberty Run 4M July 4, 2018 Denver, CO 721 Finishers - Timing by: HAL Sports - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Andrew Smith, 20:12 (2007); Brianne Nelson, 22:16 (2016) Overall Male: 1. Matthew Cozine, 21:54; 2. Matthew Lofton, 23:14; 3. David Gramer, 24:52; 4. RJ Miccio, 25:12; 5. Patrick Richards, 25:16. Masters (40+): 1. Jay Morin, 26:54; 2. Paul Warthen, 26:56; 3. Eric Rine, 27:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jay Survil, 27:06; 2. Scott Dailey, 28:07; 3. Hendrik Moorlag, 28:21. Seniors (60+): 1. David Ceranich, 29:43; 2. Javier Abrigo, 29:52; 3. Jim Langley, 29:52. Overall Female: 1. Katie Chambers, 25:34; 2. Rochelle Persson, 26:29; 3. Donna Garcia, 28:11; 4. Margaret Jones, 28:13; 5. Danielle Bushaw, 28:17. Masters (40+): 1. Donna Garcia, 28:11; 2. Tanya Kern, 30:59; 3. Rachel Hellyer, 31:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rochelle Persson, 26:29; 2. Valerie Schockley, 33:14; 3. Barbara McLaughlin, 33:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Mary Murray, 38:12; 2. Barbara Saunders, 39:41; 3. Elizabeth Horne, 41:53.
LaSportiva Vail Hill Climb July 7, 2018 Vail, CO RUNNERS AT THE START OF THE FRUITA FESTIVAL HALF MARATHON AND 10K. 20:16.
Let Freedom Run 5K/10K July 4, 2018 Louisville, CO 372 Finishers (5K = 258; 10K = 114) - Timing by: 3W Races - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,515’ - Course Records: 10K = Benjamin Zywicki, 33:50 (2013); Amy Smith, 40:37 (2013); 5K = Travis Morrison, 16:22 (2012); Nan Kennard, 18:33 (2014) 10K Overall Male: 1. Julian Calderon, 23, 40:14; 2. Christian Cortes, 44, 43:58; 3. Michael Jaycox, 25, 44:46; 4. Matt Seebaum, 52, 45:26; 5. Matthew Niemiec, 21, 46:30. Masters (40+): 1. Christian Cortes, 44, 43:58; ; 2. David Hutcheon, 43, 47:05; 3. Rich Cattarello, 46, 49:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Matt Seebaum, 52, 45:26; 2. Todd Robertson, 55, 47:56; 3. David Scott Cunningham, 57, 52:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Blanchette, 61, 49:01; 2. Wayne Cox, 64, 1:04:34; 3. Robert McBrearty, 64, 1:05:17. Overall Female: 1. Joanna Zeiger, 48, 43:16; 2. Jen Byrne, 41, 46:59; 3. Deb Cunningham, 56, 49:07; 4. Rebecca Lindstrom, 32, 50:08; 5. Amanda Faison, 27, 50:36. Masters (40+): 1. Joanna Zeiger, 48, 43:16; 2. Jen Byrne, 41, 46:59; 3. Shanna Cullen, 48, 56:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Deb Cunningham, 56, 49:07; 2. Jane Monroe, 52, 53:48; 3. Olga Dow, 52, 1:01:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Sherry Roberts, 62, 1:00:17; 2. Karen Weatherby, 62, 1:09:34; 3. Roberta Metge, 64, 1:19:38. 5K Overall Male: 1. Greg Weich, 47, 18:16; 2. Joshua Judson, 15, 19:35; 3. Aaron Galbraith, 32, 20:07; 4. Tim Robins, 36, 21:06; 5. Zack Garbow, 37, 22:21. Masters (40+): 1. Greg Weich, 47, 18:16; 2. Eric Hargis, 46, 22:44; 3. Paul Jazmines, 43, 25:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Brian Hunter, 52, 22:50; 2. David Grove, 51, 26:25; 3. John Morales, 55, 27:13. Seniors (60+): 1. Michael Jezier, 60, 22:45; 2. Joe Stepan, 63, 24:51; 3. Daniel Jensen, 61, 25:10. Overall Female: 1. Gabrielle Glime, 20, 19:52; 2. Samantha Calderon, 23, 20:35; 3. Stephanie Milici, 25, 20:56; 4. Lindsay Fontichiaro, 38, 23:09; 5. Carrie Hines, 37, 23:50. Masters (40+): 1. Jamie Bianco, 41, 24:51; 2. Lisa Ingarfield, 41, 26:18; 3. Colleen Bale-Wright, 44, 26:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Vicki Hunter, 57, 24:20; 2. Sheila Hausbeck, 54, 26:06; 3. Valerie Grove, 52, 28:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 71, 32:00; 2. Christy Crosser, 62, 32:59; 3. Jean Allhoff, 71, 33:28.
467 Finishers - Timing by: Vail Recreation District - Elevation: Start = 8,186’, Finish = 10,340’ - Course Records: Zach Miller, 45:00 (2015); Kim Dobson, 49:50 (2015) Overall Male: 1. Lorelei Gilmore, 22, 52:49; 2. Seth Demoor, 33, 54:05; 3. Lindon Powell, 26, 55:24; 4. Tyler Curtis, 28, 57:22; 5. Franklin Reilly, 19, 58:01. Masters (40+): 1. CJ Hitz, 45, 1:00:52; 2. Brad Zoller, 40, 1:03:09; 3. Henry Reed, 46, 1:03:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 52, 58:59; 2. Matt Johnson, 50, 1:10:27; 3. Dennis Lipton, 50, 1:10:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Roger Sayre, 60, 1:05:17; 2. Charles Smead, 66, 1:09:21; 3. Jim Telling, 60, 1:11:14. Overall Female: 1. Kim Dobson, 34, 59:58; 2. Anne Nevin, 45, 1:03:54; 3. Rachel Viele, 37, 1:05:27; 4. Ashley Kempton, 30, 1:05:34; 5. Monica Folts, 31, 1:06:39. Masters (40+): 1. Anne Nevin, 45, 1:03:54; 2. Amity Elliot, 41, 1:11:02; 3. Jennifer Razee, 44, 1:14:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Laura Haefeli, 50, 1:07:52; 2. Kathy Wickum, 50, 1:13:18; 3. Heidi Vosbeck, 56, 1:20:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Barbara Dolan, 62, 1:23:47; 2. Helen McQueeney, 66, 1:36:19; 3. Kristy Althoff, 60, 1:38:26.
ON MAY 13, DENVER’S MOTHER’S DAY 5K CELEBRATED FIT MOMS.
Silver Rush 50M July 8, 2018 Leadville, CO 400 Finishers - Timing by: High Altitude Timing - Elevation: Start/ Finish = 9,950’ - Course Records: Michael Aish, 6:48:54 (2015); Kara Henry, 7:37:28 (2015) Overall Male: 1. Joshua Eberly, 37, 7:02:54; 2. Carlos Ruibal, 31, 7:04:42; 3. Timmy Parr, 36, 7:13:41; 4. Chris Mocko, 32, 7:19:06; 5. Jacob Banta, 24, 7:38:56. Masters (40+): 1. Rodrigo Jimenez, 41, 8:16:32; 2. Bryan Williams, 43, 8:27:11; 3. Marvin Sandoval, 40, 8:55:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Don Sims, 52, 9:24:05; 2. Mike Wasson, 52, 10:17:06; 3. Patrick Sodia, 55, 10:22:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Gray, 61, 11:06:17; 2. Daryl Fletcher, 61, 11:47:52; 3. Mark Perkins, 64, 11:59:20. Overall Female: 1. Abby Mitchell, 27, 8:25:20; 2. Kara Henry, 33, 8:35:52; 3. Lillie Romeiser, 33, 8:36:15; 4. Piper Meuwissen, 19, 8:37:46; 5. Kate King, 31, 9:02:56. Masters (40+): 1. Becky Kirschenmann, 45, 9:22:21; 2. Christy Burns, 40, 9:34:30; 3. Helen Cospolich, 41, 10:12:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Junko Kazukawa, 54, 11:10:22; 2. Suzie Talley, 56, 11:13:51; 3. Deborah Chinn, 50, 12:31:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Jeanne McCurnin, 62, 12:41:58; 2. Dalila Frei, 61, 13:12:08.
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MORE THAN 1,000 RUNNERS AND WALKERS TOOK PART IN THE DONUT DASH IN DENVER ON APRIL 28.
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Summer Six Pack Series; 5:30 PM; Westminster City Park, Westminster, CO; sixpackseries. com Summer Trails Time Trial Series 4.5M/6.5M; 6:30 PM; North Table Mountain, Golden, CO; lifes2shortfitness.com 08/10
AUGUST 08/02
Boulder Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co Summer Trails Time Trial Series 5K/10K; 6:30 PM; Deer Creek Canyon Park, Littleton, CO; lifes2shortfitness.com
08/03
08/11
BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON 6:30 AM; Rio Grande Park, Aspen, CO; aspenbackcountrymarathon. com
CMRA/RMRR 5K; 6:30 PM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; comastersrun.org
Hears 5K; 8:30 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; h5ke.org 08/12
Summer Trails Time Trial Series 4.5M/6.5M; 6:30 PM; North Table Mountain, Golden, CO; lifes2shortfitness.com
So Long to Summer 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Salisbury Park, Parker, CO; parkerrec.com
LA SPORTIVA 10K AND 5K @ 10,000’ 8:00 AM; Lionshead Gondola, Vail, CO; vailrec.com
Leadville 10K; 12:00 PM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com
Pump and Pantry Nebraska State Fair Marathon/Half Marathon/5K/1M; 6:30 AM; Nebraska State Fairgrounds, Grand Island, NE; statefairmarathon.org Ram Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Green Mountain High School, Lakewood, CO; Telluride Mountain Run 38M/22M/13M; 5:00 AM; Telluride, CO; runtelluride.com
Warren Gulch 5M Hill Climb; 8:30 AM; Idaho Springs, CO; runuphillracing.com
08/16
Summer Trails Time Trial Series 4.5M/6.5M; 6:30 PM; North Table Mountain, Golden, CO; lifes2shortfitness.com
Bluffs 8K Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Prairie Sky Park, Lone Tree, CO; runningguru.com
Basalt Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Lions Park, Basalt, CO; basalthalfmarathon.com Leadville Trail 100; 4:00 AM; Leadville, CO; leadvilleraceseries. com PEACH FESTIVAL 5K 8:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, CO; fortcollinspeachfestival.com Pikes Peak Ascent; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon.org
09/02
08/26
Erie Half Marathon and 5K; 7:30 AM; Reliance Park, Erie, CO; eriehalf.com PH in the Park 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; childrenscoloradofoundation.org RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series 10M and 20M; 7:00 AM; Platte River Trailhead Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr.org Roger’s Grove Trail Half Marathon and 10K; 8:00 AM; Roger’s Grove Park, Longmont, CO; enduranceraceseries.com Superhero Challenge 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO;
10K at 10,000 Feet; 10:00 AM; Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com Broncos Back to Football 7K; 8:30 AM; Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO; broncos7k. com
Mt. Nebo Marathon/Half Marathon/5K; 6:00 AM; Memorial Park, Payson, UT; nebohalf.com
Summit Trail Running Series; 6:00 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com
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09/02 - BRECK CREST MOUNTAIN MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10K
8:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO mavsports.com
08/15
Summit Trail Running Series; 6:00 PM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com
Wildcat Mountain 10M/10K Trail Races and Kid’s Runs; 7:00 AM; Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch, CO; raceroster. com
Continental Divide Trail Run 50K and 16M; 8:00 AM; Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com
Run for Rwanda 5K; 8:00 AM; Cottonwood Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runforrwanda.org
Evergreen Town Race 5/10K; 6:30 AM; Evergreen Lake, Evergreen, CO; evergreentownrace.org
Spur of the Moment 5K; 8:30 AM; Jr. Legion Park, Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.com
RUN THE ROCKIES TRAIL HALF MARATHON & 10K 8:00 AM; Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco, CO; townoffrisco.com
Thirsty 13 Half Marathon; 8:00 AM; Ska Brewing, Durango, CO; thirsty13durango.com
Beaver Creek Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; 8:00 AM; Creek Side Park, Beaver Creek, CO; enduranceraceseries.com
PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
The Breck Crest is quintessential Breckenridge. The beautiful Ten Mile Range is our backdrop and this course brings you smack into the heart of it.
Summer Classic 5K and 1 Mile; 8:00 AM; Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO; summerclassic.itsyourrace.com
08/18
09/01
All-Out Runapalooza 1M/5K/10K/ Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Apex Center, Arvada, CO; alloutmultipro. com
Dunk-n-Dash; 6:00 PM; Nottingham Park, Avon, CO; avon. org
WINTER PARK HALF MARATHON AND 5K 8:00 AM; Grand Park, Winter Park, CO; shiningstarsfoundation.org
SEPTEMBER
08/25
08/13
Up and Over Trail 10K; 8:00 AM; Taos Ski Valley, NM; taosskivalley. com
08/09
08/23
Summer Six Pack Series; 5:30 PM; Westminster City Park, Westminster, CO; sixpackseries. com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON 6:00 AM; Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park, CO; therockymountainhalf. com
Run for the Ring 5K; 7:00 AM; Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, Aurora, CO; runsignup.com
08/05
Dunk-n-Dash; 6:00 PM; Nottingham Park, Avon, CO; avon. org
STEAMBOAT STINGER TRAIL MARATHON AND HALF 7:00 AM; Howelson Hill Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; honeystinger.com
PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
Summer Trails Time Trial Series 4.5M/6.5M; 6:30 PM; North Table Mountain, Golden, CO; lifes2shortfitness.com
08/20
Pancake Stampede 5K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens Event Center, Littleton, CO; runningguru.com
LA SPORTIVA BERRY PICKER 5K TRAIL RACE 8:00 PM; Berry Picker trailhead, Vail, CO; vailrec.com
08/29
Blue Moon Trail Running Series 5K/10K; 6:00 PM; Pinon Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; coloradosprings.gov
MT SNEFFELS MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON 6:30 AM; Ouray, CO; mtsneffelsmarathon.com
3 Dam Run 6M Trail Run; 7:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.com
Dog Days of Summer Half Marathon/5K/10K; 7:00 AM; Stapleton Central Park, Denver, CO; featonthestreet.com
08/24
Mayor’s Cup 5K/10K; 8:30 AM; Woodland Park, CO; citywoodlandpark.org
WILD WEST RELAY 5:00 AM; Budweiser Tour Center, Fort Collins, CO; rltrelays.com
Dunk-n-Dash; 6:00 PM; Nottingham Park, Avon, CO; avon. org
Race for Research 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; race4research.com
Holy Cow Trail Stampede 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Christopher Fields, Westminster, CO; holycowrun.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN 5K 6:30 PM; Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park, CO; therockymountainhalf. com
Kennebec Mountain Run 15M Trail Race; 8:00 AM; La Plata Canyon, Durango, CO; durangorunningclub.org
811 Run 5K; 8:11 AM; Apex Center, Arvada, CO; colorado811.org
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Pikes Peak Marathon; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; pikespeakmarathon.org
Charity Ascent; 8:00 AM; Herman Gulch, Dillon, CO; charityascent. org RAGNAR RELAY COLORADO 8:00 AM; Copper Mountain, CO; runragnar.com
Colorado Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure 4M; 6:00 PM; Eldorado Pool, Eldorado Springs, CO; coloradocancerfoundation.org
08/04
08/19
Sleep Tight Colorado 5K Pajama Jog; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; secure.getmeregistered.com
Cheap 5K; 8:30 AM; Colorado Springs Flea Market, Colorado Springs, CO; Cheap5k.com 09/03 - LABOR DAY HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K Sweat your socks off and let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, just a few miles southeast of Denver. 7:00 AM; Parker, CO coloradorunnerevents.com
09/03
American Discovery Trail Marathon/Half/10K; 6:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; adtmarathon.com FORTitude 10K; 8:00 AM; Sonny Lubick Field, Fort Collins, CO; fortitude10k.bolderboulder.com
09/05
Lakewood Trail Running Series; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood.org
09/07
FLAMING FOLIAGE RELAY 5:00 AM; Citizens Park, Idaho Springs, CO; rltrelays.com
09/08
Arvada Harvest Half Marathon/10M/10K/5K; 8:00 AM; Old Town, Arvada, CO; featonthestreet.com Black Squirrel Half Marathon; 7:00 AM; Lory State Park, Bellvue, CO; gnarrunners.com
Denver Trail Half Marathon and 10K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Greenwood Village, CO; enduranceraceseries.com
Nighttime 8K Trail Run; 7:30 PM; Phillip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock, CO; runuphillracing.com PawtoberFest 5K; 10:00 AM; Bear Creek Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pawtoberfest.org
Getaway 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; getaway5k.com
Warrior Dash 5K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Renaissance Festival, Larkspur, CO; warriordash.com
Team Hope 5K; 9:00 AM; Central Park, Denver, CO; halsports.net The Denver 5K; 9:30 AM; Sloan Lake Park, Denver, CO; thedenver5k.com
Boulder Backroads Marathon/ Half Marathon/10K; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; runboulderevents.com Race For The Cure 5K; 7:50 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; komencoloradosouth. org
Fast & beautiful, a great point-topoint downhill half marathon starting at the famed Mishawaka & run entirely in the Poudre River Canyon.
09/16
Hop, Skip and a Jump Start 5K; 7:30 AM; Children’s Museum of Denver, Denver, CO; mychildsmuseum.org Pony Express Trail Run 15M; 8:00 AM; Rampart Reservoir, Woodland Park, CO; pprrun.org
09/15
BRECKENRIDGE ROAD MARATHON/HALF MARATHON/10K 8:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; breckroadmarathon.com CMRA South Seven; 8:00 AM; Bluffs Regional Park, Lone Tree, CO; comastersrun.org Crested Butte Ultra 100K/50K; 4:00 AM; Crested Butte, CO; madmooseevents.com Dart for the Arts 5K; 9:00 AM; Carpenter Park, Thornton, CO; runningguru.com LA SPORTIVA EVERGOLD 5K/10K TRAIL RACE 10:00 AM; Vail, CO; vailrec.com
RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series 10M and 20M; 7:00 AM; Platte River Trailhead Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr.org 09/26
Lakewood Trail Running Series; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood.org
09/29 - COLORADO SPRINGS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 5K
10/06
PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org 10/07 - HOT CHOCOLATE 15K/5K Start and finish at Civic Center Park amongst Denver’s biggest chocolate aficionados. 7:00 AM; Denver, CO hotchocolate15k.com
09/19
Lakewood Trail Running Series; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood.org
09/22
All-Out Fallfest 1M/5K/10K/ Half Marathon/Marathon; 8:00 AM; Church Ranch Office Park, Westminster, CO; alloutmultipro. com Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Crested Butte, CO; cbmountainrunners.org Emerald Mountain Trail Run 12K/5K; 9:00 AM; Howelson Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com Falling Leaves 7K; 8:30 AM; Stephen C. West Ice Arena, Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com HRCA Oktoberfest 5K; 9:00 AM; Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; raceroster. com
Grizzly Growl 5K; 9:00 AM; Maple Grove Elementary School, Golden, CO; rightstartevents.com
7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO thecoloradospringsmarathon.com
09/30
Boulder Rez Marathon/Relay/ Half Marathon/10K; 6:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bbscrun.com Costumed K9 Canter 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run; 8:30 AM; Westminster City Park, Westminster, CO; k9canter.com
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K showcasing the city of Colorado Springs.
09/29
Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Half Marathon and 5K; 9:00 AM; Glenwood Canyon, Glenwood Springs, CO; literacy outreach.org Oktoberfest 5K; 8:30 AM; La Veta Town Park, La Veta, CO; lavetacucharachamber.com
10/07
Strides for Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO; epilepsycolorado.org
Tiger Prowl 5K; 9:00 AM; Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CO; tigerprowl5k.com
Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile; 8:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; runrabbitrunsteamboat.com
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CHEYENNE MARATHON/HALF MARATHON/10K 6:00 AM; Cheyenne, WY; cheyennemarathon.com
Be Ovary Aware 5K; 8:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; beovaryaware.org Farmers 5000; 9:00 AM; Wheat Ridge High School, Wheat Ridge, CO; rightstartevents.com
Step4Life 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, CO; colungs4life.org
09/14
The event will highlight the soft surface trails that are a part of the town’s largest ever park project.
7:00 AM; Bellvue, CO EquinoxHalfMarathon.com
RMRR Westminster City Park 10M and 5K; 8:00 AM; Westminster City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr. org
Lakewood Trail Running Series; 6:00 PM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; Lakewood.org
09/23
09/16 - FALL EQUINOX HALF MARATHON AND 5 MILE
RMRR Fall Marathon Training Series 10M and 20M; 7:00 AM; Carpenter Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr.org
09/12
The Pioneer Prairie Dog Half Marathon/10K/5K; 8:00 AM; Westminster Promenade, Westminster, CO; prairiedoghalf. com
USMC Memorial 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Memorial Park, Arvada, CO; featonthestreet.com
Park to Peak to Pint 16M/10M Trail Run; 8:00 AM; Crested Butte, CO; thegoinitiative.org
10/06 - CASTLE ROCK TRAIL FESTIVAL: 50K, MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND ADVENTURE RUN
Snow Mountain Ranch Half Marathon/10K/5K; 8:00 AM; YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO; enduranceraceseries.com
STOMP Out Epilepsy 5K; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; stompcolorado.org
Oktoberfest 5K; 8:00 AM; Breckenridge, CO; breckenridgerecreation.com
9/11 Heroes Run 5K; 9:00 AM; Reynolds Landing, Littleton, CO; travismanion.org
Ryan Hawk Hustle 5K; 9:30 AM; Ryan Elementary School, Westminster, CO; ryanhawkhustle. com
Run Rabbit Run 50 Mile; 6:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; runrabbitrunsteamboat.com
Ned*Ned Half Marathon/10K/5K; 8:00 AM; Nederland, CO; nednedrun.com
09/09
OktoberFest 8K; 9:00 AM; Sky Sox Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; csgrandprix.com
Race to Cure Sarcoma 5K; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek Dam Road, Greenwood Village, CO; runsignup. com
Mountain RATS 50K/Marathon/ Heavy Half Marathon; 7:30 AM; Hardscrabble Trails, Eagle, CO; geminiadventures.com
Tour de Cure Colorado 5K and Bike Tour; 10:00 AM; Salisbury Park, Parker, CO; tour.diabetes.org
Move Forward 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Regis University, Denver, CO; moveforward5k10k2018. racedirector.com
Feeding of The 5K; 9:00 AM; St. Luke’s UMC, Highlands Ranch, CO; FeedingOfThe5K.com
Justice Run 5K/10K; 8:30 AM; Hudson Gardens Event Center, Littleton, CO; thejusticerun.com
PVC MONUMENT MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON 7:30 AM; Five Rocks Amphitheater, Gering, NE; monumentmarathon. com
Louisville Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K; 8:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; enduranceraceseries.com
Rodelle Vanilla Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Rodelle Inc, Fort Collins, CO; rodellekitchen.com
RMRR Carpenter Park 10M and 5K; 8:00 AM; Carpenter Park, Thornton, CO; rmrr.org
The Bear Chase Trail Races 100K/50M/50K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; bearchaserace.com
Run Crazy Horse Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay; 8:00 AM; Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse, SD; runcrazyhorse.com
OktoberFest Pretzel Run 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; louisvilleoktoberfest.org
Run to Whitewater 18M Trail Run; 8:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; mesamonumentstriders.com XTERRA Marathon Of Trail Races - 26.2M/13.1M/5K; 8:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; marathonmajic.com
Nun Run Half Marathon/5K/1M; 9:00 AM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; halsports.net PPRR Fall Series I 3.5M; 10:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org The Bear Chase Trail Races 13.1M/10K; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; bearchaserace.com YWCA Dash and Bash 5K; 8:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; ywcadashbash.org
OCTOBER
10/13
Apple Cider 5K/10K; 8:00 AM; Promenade Terrace Park, Westminster, CO; runsignup.com CMRA Stone House TripleCross trail 8.5M; 9:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; comastersrun.org Durango Double 11M Trail Run; 8:30 AM; Animas Surgical Hospital, Durango, CO; durangodouble.com
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TESSA 5K Survivor Run; 7:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; tessacs.org
The Great Trailhead Trail 10M/5K; 8:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; thespookysprint.com
MonsterDASH 5K/10K; 9:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO; monsterdashrun.com
Tiger Classic 5K; 8:00 AM; El Pomar Youth Sports Park, Colorado Springs, CO; ourcc. coloradocollege.edu
The Spooky Sprint 5K/10K; 3:00 PM; Broomfield, CO; thespookysprint.com
Pumpkin Smash and Dash; 8:00 AM; Great Lawn Park, Denver, CO; featonthestreet.com
PPRR Fall Series II 4.5M; 10:30 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
Trick or Trot 5K; 9:00 AM; Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, Thornton, CO; cityofthornton.net
Run the Rocks 5K/10K; 9:30 AM; Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO; action.lung.org
Waldo Waldo 5K; 10:00 AM; Pioneer’s Museum, Colorado Springs, CO; waldowaldo5k.com
Sage Burner Trail Race 50K/28K/13K/5K; 8:00 AM; Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Gunnison, CO; madmooseevents. com
The Other Half Marathon; 8:30 AM; Sorrel River Ranch, Moab, UT; madmooseevents.com 10/19
Scream Scram 5K; 5:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bgcmd.org
10/20
Blue Sky Marathon; 7:00 AM; Blue Sky Trailhead, Fort Collins, CO; blueskymarathon.com Cheyenne Mountain Run - 5K and 10M trail race; 10:00 AM; Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs, CO; runsignup. com Haunted Half and 5K; 8:00 AM; Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, UT; thehauntedhalf.com Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows 5K; 5:45 PM; deKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; runningguru.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver 5K; 9:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; runrocknroll.com
10/21
Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon and 10K; 7:00 AM; Civic Center Park, Denver, CO; runrocknroll.com
10/28
Walk for Wishes and 5K Run; 9:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; wish.org 10/27
Beware the Bear 14K/5K Trail Races and 1M Kid’s Run; 8:45 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; runuphillracing.com Foundry Halloween 5K; 9:00 AM; Soda Creek Elementary School, Steamboat Springs, CO; runningseries.com Haunted Half and 5K; 8:30 AM; Provo Canyon, Provo, UT; thehauntedhalf.com
08/05
Tri for the Cure; 8:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; triforthecure-denver.com
08/12
Steamboat Triathlon and Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Lake Catamount, Steamboat Springs, CO; withoutlimits.co
08/25
Boulder Sunset Triathlon; 6:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; bbsctri.com
All-Out Kooky-Spooky Half Marathon/10K/5K/1M; 9:00 AM; NAAC Stadium, Golden, CO; alloutmultipro.com
09/15
Littlefoot Sprint Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, CO; RacingUnderground.com
MonsterDASH 5K/10K; 3:00 PM; Louisville Community Park, Louisville, CO; monsterdashrun. com
09/16
Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; withoutlimits.co
PPRR Fall Series III 5.5M; 10:30 AM; Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org
09/23
Oktoberfest Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO; withoutlimits.co
10/20
Splashland Sprint Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Splashland Swimming Pool, Alamosa, CO; splashlandllc.com
The Great Pumpkin Haul 2M; 9:30 AM; Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, Littleton, CO; thegreatpumpkinhaul.com
Ute Scoot 5K; 8:00 AM; Ute Meadows Elementary School, Littleton, CO; halsports.net
XTERRA Aspen Valley Triathlon; 9:00 AM; Carbondale, CO; withoutlimits.co
Westy Half and 5K; 8:00 AM; Westminster Promenade, Westminster, CO; westyhalf.com
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Ironman 70.3 Boulder; 7:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; ironman.com
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2018 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.
2018 Racing Series Schedule Date
Name
Distance
Location
January 13
Quicker Quaker 5K
5K
Lafayette
February 4
Super Bowl 5K
5K
Denver
March 17
Lucky Laces 5K
5K
Denver
April 8
Platte River Half Marathon
13.1M
Littleton
April 22
Cherry Creek Sneak
5K
Denver
May 6
Colorado Half Marathon
13.1M
Fort Collins
May 12
Highline Canal Run
5K
Centennial
May 27
Narrow Gauge Run
10M
Durango
June 10
Garden of the Gods
10M
Manitou Springs
June 16
Sierra’s Race
5K
Loveland
July 4
Liberty Run
4M
Denver
July 15
Donor Dash
5K
Denver
July 28
Classic 10K
10K
Colorado Springs
August 11
Georgetown to Idaho Springs
13.1M
Idaho Springs
August 18
Peach Festival 5K
5K
Fort Collins
September 16
Equinox Half Marathon
13.1M
Fort Collins
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. 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
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