IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ USA Trail Championships, Steamboat
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools: Breckenridge, Scar Top
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Bear Creek Lake Park. Meet at the
dirt lot, at the corner of Morrison and Rooney Roads, outside the
park, at 6:00pm.

We'll jog out together to the base of the North Park Trail. Take the
bike path into the park. Instead of going right at the first bridge,
stay straight on the bike path, onto the park road, and past the
toll booth. Just past the toll booth, stay left at the Y. Follow the
road W for ~1mi. Just before the road curves L and goes uphill, go
left on the trail, cross to the right of the creek, then meet at the
3-way trail junction. This is below the binoculars symbol on the map.

The workout will be a loop from there. The first half is a gentle
uphill, the second half is up a steep hill. The recovery will be an
easy jog back down to the junction.

Bring your mtn bike if you want. You can alternate between running and
biking. The bike loop will be somewhat longer in distance, but only a
little longer in time.

If it's raining or the trails are wet, we'll do a workout on the park
roads or bike paths.

There's a movie at Red Rocks that night, so traffic might be heavy
around there.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run location: Chimney Gulch/Lookout Mtn, with Beaver Brook option. The main
group will meet at 6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Parking notes: We meet at a large dirt turnout. Parking can be tight
if we get a big turnout. Please park as efficiently as possible – as
close to other vehicles as you can - and leave space for people to
park in the middle. There's additional parking by the small park, just
down the road.

Run notes: Follow the Chimney/Lookout route across Windy Saddle. About
¼ mi past Windy Saddle, the trail splits. There's a sign for the hiker-only
Beaver Brook trail. Stay right onto Beaver Brook (we normally go left).
The start of the Beaver Brook trail is rocky, crossing a couple of
boulder fields. It becomes more runable after that. Use time to
determine when to turn around, about 35-40 minutes. Return the same way.

Tentative schedule:
7/5: Mt. Galbraith?
7/12: Deer Creek
7/19: Elk Meadow, followed by party at Kendra's
7/26: Mt. Falcon, time trial

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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TRAIL CHAMPS
This Saturday is the USA Trail Championships, in Steamboat.
http://www.runningseries.com/races/championships.php

There are two races. The open race is at 8:30am. This is for anyone.
USATF membership is not required. Free Smartwool shirts to all
participants, trail shoes to age group winners, food, beer, and prizes.

The Championships is at 10:00am. We're expecting about 50 top runners
competing for the Championships, $5,000 in prize money, and selection
to the US Mountain team, competing at the World Mountain Running
Championships, in Switzerland, in September.

The course is 7.2mi – two 3.6mi loops, with 1,100' of climbing per
loop; 1.65mi up, 1.95 mi down. The course is on mountain bike trails -
mostly double-track and service roads. It's steep, but not that rocky.

I am the asst race dir.; John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, and founder of ERC, is the event manager.

DTRs can set up a tent for free on John's lawn. And, you're also
invited to a BBQ at John's Sat night. Contact Adam for directions and
details.

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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:
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


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
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to any of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 6/27, 7/11, 7/25,
8/8, 8/22
6/30; USA Trail Championships, Steamboat
7/4 Scar Top Mountain Run

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
7/21; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop, 7/21
Boulder Running Works
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*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

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run

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6/27, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #2; 5km, 10km; Flumes Trail,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

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

6/30; Mountain Park Classic; 7mi, 4mi, 1mi fun run; Durango;
http://www.durangogov.org/resident/parks_leisure/parks.html

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek Canyon;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*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

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

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

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

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

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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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, Wed-Track, 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