+Thanksgiving morning run
+Full Moon run
+Other weekend runs
+Upcoming clinics and events
+Featured races/carpools
+Race Calendar

Just because it's Thanksgiving, doesn't mean we're skipping the run.
We'll be running in the morning. This will give you a chance to build
up a good appetite for the afternoon gluttony of food and football.
The holiday and daylight will give us a chance to run a trail we don't
normally do on Thursday nights.

We'll be running the Mesa Trail in Boulder, starting from the S end,
in Eldorado Springs. The Mesa Trail is the main trail thoroughfare in
SW Boulder. It is perhaps the most popular trail for runners, hikers
and climbers. No bikes allowed. The trail system is very well marked.
There are a number of trails going off to the E to town, and W up
behind the flatirons. If you follow the signs, you shouldn't worry too
much about getting lost.

The Mesa Trail is a series of rolling hills. The southern end, from
the start, is a wide, smooth, long moderate climb, in the open. The
rest is mostly a series of rolling hills, 50-200 yardslong, with some
flat sections, mostly in the trees. The trail is a mix of smooth and
moderately rocky, about a 3 on the 1-5 technical rating.

Map: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/www/openspace/swtrmap.htm

The trail is out-and-back, so you can go as short and long (almost) as
you want. Some of us will run to Chautauqua Park and back, about 6.5mi
each way. That will take about 2-2.5 hours. Others may only go an
hour. Everyone is welcome.

Meet us at the trailhead at 8:45am, or meet at 8am to carpool.

Carpool locations:
Loaf 'n Jug directions: 102 N Rubey Dr, Golden, 80403, near Iowa and
hwy 93. Just up from the gas station, meet by the semi-circular drive,
with parking spaces around a grass and walkway median. From the
intersection of hwys 6, 58 & 93 in Golden, go north on hwy 93 towards
Boulder. After 3/4mi, turn right at the first right, Iowa, then take
the first left.
http://tinyurl.com/3bzv33

From Denver, meet at the park-n-ride lot, at 70th & Broadway. This is
near the junctions of I25, US36, and I76. From the S, via I25, take
the 70th avenue exit. It's on the right side, on the ramp to I-76.
Turn left on 70th for one block. The lot is on the NW corner. From the
east, take hwy 270, to US36, to the Broadway (first) exit. Go left one
block.
http://www.rtd-denver.com/
Click on park-n-Ride


Trailhead directions
From Golden: Take hwy 93 N towards Boulder, 15.7 mi from Iowa. Turn
left on hwy 170 towards Eldorado Springs. The parking lot is about 2.3 mi down
the road, on the right.

From 70th & Broadway lot: Exit the lot going left onto Broadway, then
left onto hwy 36. Take hwy 36 to McCaslin Blvd, Louisville/Superior
exit. Turn left from the off ramp, down from the overpass, about 1/4
mi. Take the first right, at the light, by the gas stations, onto
Marshall Rd, hwy 170. Continue past the shops and restaurants, about
5mi. At the light, continue straight across hwy 93, another 2.3mi, to
the parking lot on the right.

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FULL MOON RUN
Saturday is a full moon. That means a full moon run. These are social
runs. That means an easy pace, where we try to stay together and wait
for people at key intersections.

We're looking for a leader. As the leader, you get to pick the time
and location. You also greet the runners, explain the route, get
people started, and make sure everyone makes it back; you'll get help
from the other runners. You don't need to be the fastest in the group.

If interested in leading (first come, first serve), send us a message
with the time and location. Please send it by noon on Tuesday, so we
have time to get it out by the end of the business day.

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WEEKEND 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:
11/24; Upper Bear Creek Rd, 5mi sign

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.

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EVENTS & CLINICS
12/6; Customer Appreciation Party; Boulder Running Company; Littleton;
303-932-6000; http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

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FEATURED RACES/CARPOOLS
12/1: Tennessee Pass 5-miler snowshoe. The traditional kick-off to the
snowshoe season. This is a good course for beginners – the course is
hilly, but mostly on groomed trails, so you won't have to run through
powder. Free loaners are typically available, but check with the race
directors. This and all other snowshoe races will require more snow to
happen.
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com

Let us know if interested in carpooling to this or any other events.

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RACE CALENDAR
12/1; Rock Canyon 1/2 –Marathon; Pueblo; http://www.socorunners.org

12/1; Summit for Life Uphill Celebration; Snowshoe; Aspen;
http://www.kahtoola.com/events.html

12/1; Tennessee Pass 5-Miler; Snowshoe; Ski Cooper, near Leadville;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com

12/15, 6:30pm; Luna Chase; 5km snowshoe; Keystone Resort

12/16; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series; 5km, 10km, Kiddie K,
Dash for Cash; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

12/29; Paddy's Eagle Vail Snowshoe; 5km, 10km;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com