IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ IMPORTANT meeting on South Table Mtn.
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race/clinic/event calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


SOUTH TABLE MOUNTAIN
TONIGHT, WED, Jefferson County Open Space (JEFFCO) is holding an open
house to talk about and get input for plans on developing South Table
Mountain. The meeting is from 6-8pm, at the American Mountaineering
Center, 710 10th Street, Golden. More info on the meeting at:
http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R148.htm

It's important that they hear from trail runners. JEFFCO is great
about working with the public. However, they can't make plans for what
they don't hear about. Some of the past meetings have been attended by
lots of neighborhood activists and conservationists, and mountain
bikers. While their wishes are important, it's also important that
they hear from trail runners.

South Table is very convenient, and is one of the few "real" trails
that doesn't require you to start up a long steep uphill. I think it's
also a trail that lends itself to night usage; officially, all JEFFCO
parks close at dark. However, with our input, they might be willing to
open some of their parks at night.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Bear Creek Lake Park. The main group will start at
6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

I (Adam) am going to need a ride to/from the run, not necessarily from the same
person. I live in Park Hill. I can meet you near downtown or Cherry Creek, etc.

Run notes: Once again, the forecast calls for rain/snow. And I thought
May was the cruelest month. If it's wet, we'll run the roads and bike
paths in the park. WE DON'T RUN ON MUDDY TRAILS! If it's dry, we'll
run the trails in the park. Be prepared for either. PLEASE READ THE
MAP & ROUTE DESCRIPTION if you haven't run here before. The trails can
be confusing. You might want to bring the map with you. The road/path
route is fairly straightforward. You can also get more info at
http://www.ci.lakewood.co.us/index.cfm?&include=/CR/Regional/bclpfrontpage.cfm

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is also
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:
4/14: Genesee Overlook
4/21: Alderfer/Three Sisters, upper lot, from the yellow house.
4/28: Maxwell Falls
5/5: Evergreen Lake House
5/12: Mount Falcon. Upper 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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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers. There are a couple
coming up in the next two weeks:

4/14; Greenland Trail Races; 8m, 25k, 50k; Castle Rock;
http://www.greenland50k.com derek@...

4/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #1; 7.5mi; Chatfield St
Park; http://www.runuphillracing.com info@...

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
4/28. Trail Running 102, Running Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
Denver. http://www.runuphillracing.com
5/5. Easy Road Running Form Clinic. Lakewood/Denver.
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
*4/21; Chatfield St Park; 7.5mi
*5/20; Castlewood Canyon St Park, Frederick; 6.5mi, 900' of climbing
*6/23; Buffalo Creek, near Pine; 12km, 1,200' of climbing. Some of the
nicest running trails around.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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RACE CALENDAR
4/14; Greenland Trail Races; 8m, 25k, 50k; Castle Rock;
http://www.greenland50k.com

4/14; Tortoise and Hare 5K Age/Gender Handicap; 5K; Colorado Springs;
(719) 260-8993; http://www.pprrun.org/

4/15; Canine Classic; 5K, 10K; Boulder; (303) 443-0400;
http://www.movingtoendsexualassault.org/

*4/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #1; 7.5mi; Chatfield St
Park; http://www.runuphillracing.com

4/21; Elbert Reflections; 5K, 10K; Colorado Springs; (719) 590-7086;
http://www.pprrun.org/

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita; (303) 249-1112;
http://geminiadventures.com/

4/28; Garfield Grumble; 5M; Palisade; (970) 245-4243;
http://www.mmstriders.org/

5/4; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/5; Collegiate Peaks Races; 50M, 25M; Buena Vista; (719) 395-2472;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org/

5/5; Spirit Challenge; 5K, 10K; Steamboat Springs; (970) 879-4234;
http://www.runningseries.com/

5/7; Neilsen Challenge; 2M; Colorado Springs; (719) 633-2055;
http://www.pprrun.org/

5/11; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/12; Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; Montrose; (970) 252-0230;
http://www.sjmr.org/

5/12; High Line Canal Trail; 5K, 10K; Centennial; (303) 798-7515;
http://www.sspr.org/

5/19; Balarat Trail Run; 6M; Jamestown; (720) 424-2940;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/

5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood
Canyon St Park, Frederick; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com/

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com/

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 12km; Buffalo Creek,
near Pine; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com/

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
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, small fee
for non-members) with a handicap start and 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

Phidippides Track Club: Tue evening track workouts near Cherry Creek
HS. http://www.phidippides.org/

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.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