In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run and ride
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ Carpools and group trips: Screamin' Snowman, Salida Marathon, Grand
Canyon, Kilimanjaro marathon
+ Weekly running pod cast
+ Runners World Best Store Survey
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

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THURSDAY RUN

Location: Green Mtn (T3, P2-4, N3). There's a new variation for the
faster runners, which I'll explain on Thursday.

In case of rain/mud, the run will be moved to Bear Creek Lake Park.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

Ride: Weather permitting, a group of us will mtn. bike before the run.
We'll start the ride at 5pm (arrive early so you're ready to go at 5),
and ride for about an hour. That will leave time to change for the
ride. Sunset is at 5:30, with civil twilight at 5:58. Lights are still
recommended, but you may be able to get away without them (ride only).

The next Full Moon run will be Monday, Feb 13. The full moon is
actually Sunday night. Look for a message later in the week about this
run.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND GROUPS

The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Please forward your
questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC
schedules, go to: http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html
Schedule:
2/4: Upper Bear Creek. Meet at the 5 mile marker.
2/11: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.

Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow
for varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@..., 303-279-6152.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS

Talon is interested in carpooling to the Screamin' Snowman SS race on
Sunday. Contact him at runtalon@...


Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon. Please contact
him at 303-794-2952, or jrom794@...
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/


Every Sunday, the Incline Club runs on trails in the Pikes Peak area.
They stay on lower trails for now, then venture higher up later in the
season. There is usually a large group, with a wide variety of
abilities. If interested in carpooling down, let me know and I'll
share your contact info with others who have expressed interest.


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

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RUNNING PODCAST

There's a new running site that features a weekly pod cast. Pod cast
18, features an interview with Matt Carpenter, talking about a
"Willingness to Win". Matt is back in #19, in a segment called "The
Best Run Of Your Life."
www.runcastweekly.com

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RUNNERS WORLD SURVEY

Runner's World is doing their first ever Runner's Choice Award for
running stores. It's a short survey where you can list your favorite
running store in Best Customer Service, Best Community Outreach, Best
Product Selection, Best In General Excellence.

http://survey1.rodale.com/rodale-2way-v56/2wOMDD/Link.html

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TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/ 970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html 970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center; ;
http://www.trainingrx.com danelle@... 970-389-4838

3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com