IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools
+ Featured Races: Run the Register
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race/clinic/event calendar
+ Other clubs and runs


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Lookout Mtn/Chimney Gulch

Time: The early group meets at 5:30pm. The main group will start
between at 6:15pm.

Run notes: The trail is a pretty good route in packed snow. The snow
covers the rocks, making it easier than when it's dry. The road is
also a good route – hilly, and not much traffic. You will want
screwshoes or another ice device if running the trail. See last weeks
"Winter Mode" message for tips on snow/ice.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTrailRunners/message/715
Depending on conditions, sometimes we run up on the trail, and back
via the road. If you are running the road, you will still want a
light, and reflective gear.

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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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
1/13: Chief Hosa


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.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
^1/20; Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe Race, Breckenridge
^2/11; Screamin' Snowman Snowshoe Race, Eldora
Looking to carpool to a race? Let us know and we'll post it to the group.

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FEATURED RACES
*2/25; Run the Register Stair Climb
Denver Trail Runners is putting together teams for the race. The race
is up 47 floors, 1,014 steps, in the "Cash Register" building (Wells
Fargo Center), downtown Denver.

Justin has set up a Denver Trail Runners team. If there is enough
interest, we can set up a separate women's team, and additional DTR
teams. Please let me know if you are interested in setting up
additional teams. Otherwise, join the DenverTrailRunners team when you
sign up.

Running up 47 floors is a bit longer than running a mile, and a lot
harder. Last year's winning time was 6:10 men, 6:41 women. If you can
run 1 mile faster than about 6:50, you should sign up in the "elite"
category. That allows you to start early, so you won't have to fight
your way around lots of slower walkers.

There's a practice session on Feb 11. This is open to anyone
registered. There, you'll get to run up the stairs as many times as
you like, to practice different techniques (e.g., one vs. two stairs
at a time; one, both, or no hand rails). Justin (15th last year, out
of 921) will be leading a DTR group that day.

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
2/17; Winter Trails; Free snowshoe demos; Estes Park;
http://www.wintertrails.org

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RACE CALENDAR
1/13; 3rd annual Grand Lake Snowshoe Festival; 7km SS race;
http://www.grandlakesnowshoefestival.com

1/13, 5:30pm; Snowfest Snowshoe Scramble; 5k, 10k; Telluride;
http://www.wintersnowfest.com

1/14; Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe Race; Silverthorne; (970) 547-7889;
jims@...

1/14; Winter Triathlon; 5K Run, 10K Bike, 8K Ski; Devils Thumb Ranch,
Fraser; http://www.5430sports.com

1/17, 5:30pm; Nordic Nighthawks Race Series; 2k-4k snowshoe, also x-c
and GS ski; Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm

1/20; Colorado Running Company's Cross Country Caper; 5k; All American
Trail Running Association meeting to follow the race, all are invited;
Colo Springs; 719-520-6375,
http://www.trailrunner.com/meetings/2006_xc_caper_and_atra_meeting.pdf

1/20; Pazzo's State Championships Snowshoe Race; ~9mi; Meadow Mtn,
Minturn; http://www.pedalpowerbike.com

^1/20; Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe Race; 4k, 10k; Breckenridge; (970)
547-7889; jims@...

1/20; Ski & Snowshoe Orienteering; Frisco; http://www.rmoc.org

1/20; Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com

1/24, 5:30pm; Nordic Nighthawks Race Series; 2k-4k snowshoe, also x-c
and GS ski; Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm

1/27; Winter Warm-up; 5k trail run; Gateway, ~30mi S of Grand
Junction; http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

1/31, 5:30pm; Nordic Nighthawks Race Series; 2k-4k snowshoe, also x-c
and GS ski; Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm

2/4; Frisco Gold Rush; 7k snowshoe, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com/

2/4; USA Triathlon Winter National Championship; 8K Run, 15K Bike, 10K
Ski; Devils Thumb Ranch, Fraser; http://www.5430sports.com

2/7, 5:30pm; Nordic Nighthawks Race Series; 2k-4k snowshoe, also x-c
and GS ski; Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm

2/10; USA Cross Country Championships & World Cross Country Team
Trials; 6km-12km; Boulder; http://www.boulder2007.com

^2/11; Screamin' Snowman Snowshoe Race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

2/11; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series #3, N. American
Championships; 10k, 5k, Kiddie K, dash for cash; (970) 476-6797,
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/14, 5:30pm; Nordic Nighthawks Race Series; 2k-4k snowshoe, also x-c
and GS ski; Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm

2/17; Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com

2/21, 5:30pm; Nordic Nighthawks Race Series; 2k-4k snowshoe, also x-c
and GS ski; Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm

2/24, 6:30pm; Billy's Island Grill Night Snowshoe Race; 5mi;
Lionshead, Vail; http://www.pedalpowerbike.com

*2/25; Run the Register; Stair Climb, 47 floor, 1,014 stairs;
http://www.runtheregister.com

2/25; Dolores River 10k trail run; Gateway, ~30mi S of Grand Junction;
http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

3/7; Snowshoe Shuffle Snowshoe; 10k, 5k, Kiddie k, dash for cash;
Beaver Creek; (970) 476-6797, http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/17; 2nd annual Run Through Time Marathon & Half Marathon; Salida;
(719) 539-4112; http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

Rocky Mountain Road Runners: Weekly training/social runs (Tue-Wash
Park, Sat-Highline). Monthly race series (free for members) with a
handicap start/scoring system. http://www.rmrr.org

Niketown Running Club: Tue evening, 5:30pm, 1 hr runs on the Cherry
Creek and Platte bike paths. Meet at the downtown store, 16th &
Glenarm. Several DTRs are regulars. (303) 623-6453

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com