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


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Chief Hosa (T1, P2, N2). Full Moon 10:46pm; moon rise 4:54 pm.

Run notes: This is a full moon run. That means a social run, not a
workout. We will try to keep everyone together, and stop and regroup
at key intersections. It should be a very easy pace for faster
runners; a comfortable pace for intermediate runners; slower runners
might have to run somewhat hard, but we will wait for you.

Traditional route: Start up the road to the right of the "Y". There's
a 3-way junction about 2/3 mi up. REMEMBER THIS JUNCTION FOR THE WAY
BACK. You come to a paved road 2 mi up. Go left on the paved road.
Cross the chain after ¼ mi, onto the dirt road. It's another 1mi+ to
the top. This section may be covered with snow. There's a dirt lot at
the top. At the far end, take the short trail up to the flagpole.

Return back down the same way. For faster runners, at the 3-way
junction (mentioned above), go right. This road drops steeply to I-70.
Follow the road left at the bottom, and continue to the finish. This
way is about ¾ longer. Slower runners should stay left at the 3-way,
and return the same way you started. Please pay attention. It's easy
to end up going the longer way by mistake.

The road to the top may have too much snow and may be un-runable.
Kendra will give us a road conditions report. In that case, at the
paved road, go right instead. Run down the hill until you are about 30
minutes from the start. Then, turn around, run back to the paved/dirt
junction, go left, and return to the finish.

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:
2/3: Upper Bear Creek Rd, 5mi mark
2/10: Elk Meadow, lower 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.

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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HEADLAMP REVIEW
From Mark:
http://flashlightreviews.com/reviews_index/reviews_index_headlamps.htm

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CARPOOLS
^2/10, Run or watch the USA Cross Country Championships in Boulder.
^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.

There's a practice session on Feb. 11. You must be registered in
advance, and must RSVP, to participate in the practice session, Only
the first 400 will be allowed to the practice session. We still need
people to sign up for the DenverTrailRunners team. Please sign up
soon, and add yourself to the DTR team.

Justin Little is leading the team, and will coordinate a DTR group for
the Feb. 11 practice session. If you have registered for the race, and
signed up for the practice session, please contact Justin at
big_jlittle@...

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 will be lots of
non-competitive entrants, so if you prefer to walk, or just raise
funds, please do so too.

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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
1/31, 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

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com