IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Rain and muddy trails
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run and potluck
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools: Brekenridge
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


RAIN
Last Thursday, around 5:15pm, when people were calling me about the
run, it was raining at Falcon and Red Rocks. It was easier to redirect
the group to Red Rocks at that time, rather than try to move a large
group at the last minute. Even if the trail might have been fine.

Please don't run on wet or muddy trails. The impact creates ruts and
speeds erosion. It's not just puddles of water and mud, but when the
trails are even a little wet, they are softer and more prone to damage.

If you do find yourself on a muddy trail, please stay on the trail and
run through the mud and water. Don't run off the trail, on the
vegetation. This unnecessarily widens the footprint of the trail.
Also, please stay on official trails and avoid informal, or "social"
trails.

Trails get enough wear and tear already. There are so few wet days
here that it shouldn't be too much of a burden to save you
run/hike/ride for a dry day. As a general rule, DTR will always make
the conservative decision.

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TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Mt. Falcon, UPPER lot. Meet at
6:00pm.

The workout will be a counter-clockwise loop of the Meadow and Castle
trails. We'll run hard from the low point on the Meadow trail, up
Castle, then left to the Meadow/Tower junction. Then, jog easily back
down to the low point.
The trails are at ~7,500'+, so it should be noticeably cooler than
down in town.

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 & RIDE
Run Location: Elk Meadow, LOWER LOT. The main group will meet at
6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: Please plan your run to be at Kendra's around 7:30. We'll
run in a counter-clockwise direction. From the lot, go right down the
hill, then left onto Painters Pause.

Short: Take every left turn; onto Founders; up Meadow View; across
Meadow View to Elk Ridge; down Elk Ridge; then down Sleepy "S" back to
the lot.

Intermediate: Stay on Painters Pause to the top of the meadow; left
onto Meadow View; through the trees all the way around to Sleepy "S";
down Sleepy "S" to the finish.

Long: Follow the intermediate route to the S end of Meadow View; go
right and run down Meadow to the Stagecoach, upper lot, 0.3mi; return
back up the Meadow trail; right on Sleepy "S" to the finish.

Mtn Bike: Meet at 5:10. We'll ride for about 55 min, in time to make
it back for the run at 6:15.

Potluck: At Kendra's, after the run. Kendra lives a short distance
from Elk (directions below). Things to bring: grillables, hot dishes,
fruit, green or pasta salads, side dishes, desserts, beer, wine,
sodas, juice. Be creative. You'll pass a King Soopers on the way to
Elk, and an Albertsons and Safeway on the way to Kendra's house. It's
OK to come even if you can't or forget to bring food. There's usually
plenty of extra food and drink.

Directions to Kendra's: From Elk Meadow, Go back to hwy 74, and turn
right. Continue on hwy 74 for another 2-2.5mi. After passing the
Safeway, as you are going downhill, take the second left onto Douglas
Park Rd (there's no sign). If you hit the lake, you've gone too far.
At the top of the hill, stay left at the first "Y", then take the next
right onto Pine Drive. Follow Pine for ~¾mi, around a big curve. As
you start going uphill, look for a fire hydrant on the left. Turn left
just before the fire hydrant, and head down the long driveway.
Kendra's house is at the bottom. Park anywhere.
27895 Pine Drive, Evergreen, 80439
(303) 679-3202

Tentative schedule:
7/26: Deer Creek
8/2: Gudy Gaskill
8/9: North Table
8/16: Green Mtn.
8/23: Lair `o the Bear, picnic.

If you want to make up the time trial, we can talk this Thursday about
an alternate date. The schedule is flexible. I try to avoid scheduling
the time trial right before or after big races. I know a lot of people
are racing Georgetown-Idaho Springs, Pikes and Leadville.

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:
7/21: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.
7/28: O'Fallon Park.
8/4: Alderfer/Three Sisters, from the yellow house to the top of
Evergreen Peak.
8/11: Genesee Overlook.
8/18: Evergreen Lake House.
8/25: Maxwell Falls.

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 either of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22

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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

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*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

11/10; 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