IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday run
+ Speed Workout
+ Other group runs
+ Colorado Relay runners needed
+ Carpools and group trips
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Lair o' the Bear. Potluck picnic after the run.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group will start
at 6:15pm. Regardless of when you start, please finish around 7:20 so
that we'll still have some daylight for the potluck. If you start
late, please cut your run short to finish on time. The run is out and
back, so there's no reason not to finish on time, regardless of how
late you start or slow you run.
Sunset 7:33pm; end civil twilight 8:01.

Potluck: Everyone is invited, regardless of whether you can make the
run, or whether you bring food. Certainly we'd like you to bring
something to share, but there's always extra, so please don't be
afraid to join the picnic if you forget to bring something.

What to bring: fruit, salads (e.g., green, pasta), creative outdoors
entrees (store bought food is fine), drinks, desserts, whatever.
Plates, napkins, utensils, etc., will be provided.

Bring warm/dry clothes for after the run. It cools off quickly when
the sun goes down, especially down in the river valley, where we will be.

Upcoming schedule (subject to change):
9/7 – North Table Mtn.
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
Wednesday, 8/30, 6:15pm. Meet at the Florida (dirt) lot of Green
Mountain. This is a different lot than we normally meet it. It's off
of Alameda, ~¼mi N of Jewell.

From 6th ave, take the Simms/Union exit. Go S on Simms to Alameda.
Turn right on Alameda, and continue ~1½mi to the lot, on the right.

From the SW, follow the directions to the Rooney Rd lot. Except, at
Alameda, turn right. At the light at Jewell, the next street, turn
left, and go ~¼mi to the lot.

From I70, take the Colfax exit and go right, W. Continue on US40,
across hwy 6, to Rooney Rd, just under C470. Go left, and continue
past the Rooney Rd lot, to the stop sign. Turn left on Alameda, then
follow the directions above.

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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:
9/2: Genesee Overlook.
9/9: 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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CO Relay
From Adam Lee: "I just found out from our team leader that we are in
need of one more runner on our team. Most of our runners average a
45-50 minute 10K pace, but that is not a requirement. Our team leader
informed me that the current opening measures up to about 12 miles of
running over the course of 3 legs. We are competing as a nonconformist
team, so we could probably rearrange which legs you want to run if
need be."
adaml@...

"I'm looking for a few more strong runners to fill out our team. Sub
42min 10k time would be a good fit. Open to men and women--we're
running in the non-conformist category. I/we've done the race several
times in the past and finished top 5 overall two years ago (good ole
boys, '04)."
tobyandavery@...

I'm sure other teams are also looking for runners. To find out, and
for more info on the event, go to:
http://www.coloradorelay.com/

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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
9/9; Imogene Pass
9/17; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton

Several people are interested in car pooling to Imogene including Paul
Grimm, grimm_p@... and myself.
Let us know if you can drive, or are looking for a ride.

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TALKS, CLINICS, and OTHER NON-RACE EVENTS
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 RACES
*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.

*Lakewood Trail Running Series. 5 consecutive Wed evenings, 9/6 –
10/4. Races at Bear Creek Lake Park and Green Mountain.

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RACE CALENDAR
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@...

9/16; Rattlesnake Ramble; 4.1mi, 850' climb; Limited to 50 runners;
http://www.aceeldo.org/celebrate_eldorado/EldoradoTrailRun.php

^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, 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