IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday run and party
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Events and Clinics:
+ Featured Races:
+ Race calendar
+ Donate/recycle your old shoes, running clothing and bikes
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


THURSDAY RUN & PARTY (HOLIDAY/END-OF-YEAR/WINTER SOLSTICE)
This will be a casual run, followed by a party. All are welcome to
the party, whether or not you can make the run, and whether or not
you've ever run with us before. If you are new to DTR, this is a
great opportunity to meet some of the regulars.

Location: At Gayle and Rueben Zorilla's house. 159 White Ash Drive,
Golden. 720-519-0829. From the junction of hwys 6, 58 & 93, go N ~¾
mi to Iowa, the next light. Turn left on Iowa. Take the next right
onto White Ash. The house in on the right, almost at the top of the
hill.

Run: We will stay together, running slowly through the neighborhood,
looking at holiday lights. Gayle will provide some song sheets for
those who want to carol. We'll be going slow, so dress a little
warmer than normal. Please bring a light and wear reflective gear
(most shoes and running jackets have reflective spots) to be seen by
cars.

Party: Potluck style. Gayle and Rueben will provide a pasta bar.
Please bring things to compliment such as: salads (green and fruit),
side dishes, desserts, drinks (juice, soda, wine, beer), anything
else that want, store bought or home made. Don't worry if you can't
or forget to bring something. You are still more than welcome. There
is always plenty of food available.

Time:
Arrive: 6:00-6:15 at Gayle & Rueben's. You can drop your food off
inside before the run.
Run: 6:15. We'll run for 45 min – one hour.
Party: Begins about 7:15.

Upcoming runs:
12/23 (Sunday evening) – Full Moon run. Leader needed.

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
Please contact the persons listed below for more information.

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:
December 22: Chief Hosa
December 29: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.
January 5: O'Fallon Park

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.

FRIDAY MORNINGS
Carol is leading Friday early morning trail runs, usually around the
Green Mtn and Matthews-Winters area. Contact her for locations and
times.
run4thesoul@...

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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EVENTS & CLINICS

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FEATURED RACES/CARPOOLS

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

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

1/5; Turquoise Lake Snowshoe; 20mi; Leadville; (719) 539-4112;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/Upcoming-Events.htm; tsobal@...

1/13; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series; 5km, 10km, Kiddie K,
Dash for Cash; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

1/13; Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe; Silverthorne;
http://www.silverthorne.org

1/16, 6pm; Nighthawk Race Series; 3km-5km snowshoe (also nordic ski
and giant slalom); Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/lessons/nighthawks.cfm

1/19; Pazzo's State Championships; 9mi snowshoe; Meadow Mtn,
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com

1/23, 6pm; Nighthawk Race Series; 3km-5km snowshoe (also nordic ski
and giant slalom); Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/lessons/nighthawks.cfm

1/26; Winter Warm-Up; 5km trail; Gateway, S of Grand Junction;
http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

1/30, 6pm; Nighthawk Race Series; 3km-5km snowshoe (also nordic ski
and giant slalom); Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/lessons/nighthawks.cfm

2/3; Screamin Snowman Snowshoe Race; 5km, 10km; Eldora Mountain,
Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/6, 6pm; Nighthawk Race Series; 3km-5km snowshoe (also nordic ski
and giant slalom); Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/lessons/nighthawks.cfm

2/10; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series; 5km, 10km, Kiddie K,
Dash for Cash; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/13, 6pm; Nighthawk Race Series; 3km-5km snowshoe (also nordic ski
and giant slalom); Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/lessons/nighthawks.cfm

2/20, 6pm; Nighthawk Race Series; 3km-5km snowshoe (also nordic ski
and giant slalom); Eldora Mountain, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/lessons/nighthawks.cfm

2/23; Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe; Gold Run at Breckenridge;
http://www.townofbreckenridge.com

2/23; Dolores River 10km, trail; Gateway, S of Grand Junction;
http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

3/1; Billy Island Grill Night Snowshoe; 5mi; Vail;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com

3/1; Sky Mesa Snowshoe; 5km, 10km; Gateway, S of Grand Junction;
http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

3/2; Snowshoe Shuffle; Beaver Creek; http://www.snowshoeshuffle.com

3/8; Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer; 3km & 5km walk and race;
Frisco; http://www.tubbsromptostomp.com

3/15; America's Uphill; 2.5mi, 3,267' vertical; running shoes with &
without traction devices, snowshoe, nordic, tele, heavy skis, ;
http://www.aspenrecreation.com/events/event.cfm?eventid=193

5/17; Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon; Gateway, S of Grand Junction;
http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

Do you know of any other trail (primarily dirt), mountain (at
altitude and/or with significant climbing, dirt or paved), or
snowshoe races? Let us know so we can add it to the next message.

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OLD SHOES
Runners Roost Lakewood is collecting new and slightly used shoes and
clothing for the Denver Rescue Mission's Run for Rehab. Runners
Roost; Wadsworth & Alameda, Lakewood; 303-991-1851
www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Recycle your old shoes at any Boulder Running Company location,
Littleton, Boulder and Colo. Springs.
http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

If you can't bring them to the stores yourself, you can give them to
Adam at Thursday's run.


OLD BICYCLES
Bicycles for Humanity – Colorado is seeking to collect 400 bikes,
and funds to ship them to Namibia. They will be used by AIDS health
care workers to deliver medicine and services to rural villages. For
more information, go to:
http://b4hcolorado.ning.com

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
Rocky Mountain Road Runners: Weekly training/social runs (Tue-Wash
Park, Wed-Track, Sat-Highline). Monthly race series with a handicap
start and scoring system (free for members, small fee for non-
members). http://www.rmrr.org

Nike Running Club: Tue evening, 5:30pm, 1 hr runs on the Cherry
Creek and Platte bike paths. Meet at the Niketown store, 16th &
Glenarm, downtown Denver. Several DTRs are regulars. (303) 623-6453

Downtown Denver lunch runs: Most weekdays, around noon. Meet outside
the downtown YMCA. Contact Dave via the ERC link.
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html

DTR member Lance Risi has started a running group in Parker. Meet at
the Parker Rec Center, near the swings, on the northwest side of the
building, at 5:30 PM, on Wednesdays. All Runners & Walkers are
welcome. For more info, contact lance_parker_rc@...

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

BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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. Please support the
stores that support the trail running community.

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