IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday run
+ Speed Workout
+ Other group runs
+ Pacing at Leadville
+ Grand Canyon Fast Hike
+ Help needed at Colo Relay
+ Carpools and group trips
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Hogback/Matthews Winters. If you're new to the trail, please
review/print out the map and route descriptions. Please regroup at key
junctions.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group will start
at 6:15pm. Many of the leaders won't be there. We're resting up for
this weekend's big races: Pikes, Leadville, etc. I request that one of
the regulars explain the route options and get the group going.

Upcoming schedule (subject to change):
8/24 – Green Mtn
8/31 – Lair `o the Bear, potluck picnic
9/7 – N Table
9/14 – Lookout, Beaver Brook

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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SPEED WORKOUT
Twilight Trail Series race this Tuesday. See calendar below.

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OTHER GROUPS

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
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:
August 19: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.
August 27: O'Fallon Park.
September 2: Genesee Overlook.
September 9: Bergen Peak Race (9am). Elk Meadow, upper parking lot.


SUNDAY GOLDEN
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.


MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks (RR). A
few DTR regulars meet there on most Tuesday mornings. They usually
start around 5:30am – 5:45am. However, you'll find people there almost
every morning.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once you tire, switch to two steps per level to the top.

After a few times up the bleachers (or you can skip the bleachers and
start here), switch to the stairs on the N side. You can start at the
stage level, half way up, or down at street level. On these smaller
stairs, I usually do just one stair per stride, even though I am able
to take 2-3 stairs at a time. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
better emphasizes leg speed and calf strength.

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LEADVILLE PACERS
If you've ever wanted to learn about ultras, or just want to
experience a moving event, come up to Leadville this weekend. There
are still runners looking for pacers. You can find runners to pace on
race day. Just show up at one of the aid stations ready to go; Twin
Lakes and Fish Hatchery are the best spots to find someone to pace.
Announce yourself at the aid station, letting aid station workers and
racer crews know you are ready to pace. Ask unaccompanied runners when
they come in. Some runners will come into aid stations and ask if
there are any pacers. Others may not know that pacers are available
until you let them know. For more information about pacing, go to
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/LT100Run/message/1815

For more race info, go to http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

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GRAND CANYON
"Hi all, I have always wanted to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim (one
way) in 1 or 2 days. If any one else would like to team up to do this
I have some time off in Early Oct. or would be happy to discuss
possible future plans for a different schedule. Looking forward to
any replies. Thanks, Ralph ralph548@... "

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COLO RELAY
"Hoping to find a one or two people to be volunteer representatives
for our all girls team (LaSportivaGoLite). The race is put on by
Colorado Outward Bound (their fundraiser). Your time would be greatly
appreciated. You get a water bottle and some other goodies, plus if
you really get into to it, there is prize for the best exchange point.
At this point in time you can request where you want to be, your time
is usually 2 to 4 hours, and anywhere between Idaho and Glenwood
Springs, (you could vol and do a trail run, it is so beautiful up
there that time of year). PLEASE CALL or email me if slightly
interested! THANKS SO MUCH.

Sara E. Pickering sarapick@..., 3039269731"

http://www.coloradorelay.com/volunteers/index.html

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

^Suggested upcoming races for carpooling
8/19-20; Pikes Peak
8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Nederland
9/9; Imogene Pass
9/17; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton

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TALKS, CLINICS, and OTHER NON-RACE EVENTS
8/16, 7pm; Racing Strategies and Planning for Race Day, with me and
others; Runners' Roost, 437 S. Wadsworth, Unit B, Lakewood,
303-991-1851; http://www.boulderbackroads.com/seminars.htm

9/6, 7pm; Final Prep "Checklist" Workshop; Boulder Running Company,
2775 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-786-9255;
http://www.boulderbackroads.com/seminars.htm

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FEATURED RACE
This Wed evening. CMRA Fairmount 5k. The CMRA races are fun,
low-keyed, low-priced events. The course is flat, and mostly on dirt,
on the E side of N Table Mtn.

9/23. Golden Leaf Half-Marathon. It's a well run race, on a beautiful
course, from Snowmass to Aspen, during the peak of fall foliage
season. The course starts straight up the ski slope for 1+ miles; then
it's mostly single track, rolling, and net downhill to Aspen. You can
get great lodging deals in Snowmass and Aspen that time of year.

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

8/16; 6:30pm; Fairmount 5K; Golden; http://www.comastersrun.org

^8/19; Pikes Peak Ascent, Triple Crown of Running; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/19-20; Leadville Trail 100; 100mi; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

^8/20; Pikes Peak Marathon, Triple Crown of Running; FULL; Manitou
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

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

^8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/27; Elk Meadow 10K (more like 5.5mi); http://www.comastersrun.org

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

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/6, 6pm; Lakewood Trail Running Series #1; 4mi; Bear Creek Lake Park;
Register at Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth, 303-991-1851;
303-987-5422, chrjus@...

9/9; Bergen Peak/Elk Meadow Trail Races; 11.5mi, 5.8mi; Evergreen;
303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.html
smartin@...

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

^9/9; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/10; Evergold Trail 10k; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/13, 6pm; Lakewood Trail Running Series #2; 7.5mi; Green Mtn, Rooney
Rd lot; Register at Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth,
303-991-1851; 303-987-5422, chrjus@...

^9/17; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/17; Lead King Loop; 25k; Marble; 970-704-1275,
http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/20, 6pm; Lakewood Trail Running Series #3; 5.5mi; Bear Creek Lake
Park; Register at Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth,
303-991-1851; 303-987-5422, chrjus@...

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

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

9/27, 6pm; Lakewood Trail Running Series #4; ~6mi; Green Mtn, Rooney
Rd lot; Register at Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth,
303-991-1851; 303-987-5422, chrjus@...

10/4, 6pm; Lakewood Trail Running Series #5; 1mi uphill; Green Mtn,
Rooney Rd lot; Register at Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda &
Wadsworth, 303-991-1851; 303-987-5422, chrjus@...

10/14; Lair o' the Bear; 2mi, 10mi; Evergreen; 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.html
smartin@...

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

10/14; Buffalo Creek Burn Run; 50km; near Pine, CO; FREE but numbers
limited, pre-registration only; adeboer@...

10/15; Coal Creek XC Challenge; 5.5mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

10/28; Goblin Valley Ultra; 50km; near Green River, UT;
http://www.goblinvalleyultra.com

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

11/18; Chatfield 10 Miler; http://www.comastersrun.org