IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday run
+ Full Moon Run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Events and Clinics:
+ DTR Teams in Relays: Wild West Relay, Colo, Vertical Ascent
+ Featured Races:
+ Race calendar
+ Donate/recycle your old shoes, running clothing and bikes
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs

THURSDAY RUN
We're going to try something new this week. Info about the Thursday
run will come out in a separate message, later. All of the other stuff
is in this message.

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FULL MOON RUN
The next full moon is next Wed, 2/20, at 8:30pm. Does anyone want to lead a run
that evening?

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DTR AFFILIATED RUNS
Please contact the persons listed below for more information on these
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:
2/16: O'Fallon Park
2/23: Upper Bear Creek Road, 5 mile sign
3/1: Flying J Ranch, from the Evergreen end
3/8: Alderfer/Three Sisters from the yellow house
3/15: Genesee Overlook
3/22: Evergreen Lake House

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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EVENTS & CLINICS
2/16; Winter Trails; Free snowshoe demos, guided hikes and other
activities for adults and kids; Estes Park; http://wintertrails.org

2/21; "Spirit of the Marathon" movie encore screening. Last Thursday's
screening sold out. It got good reviews from those who saw it. If you
are planning to attend the encore screening, you should buy your
tickets in advance. We'll do a run nearby one of the theaters where
it's playing.

This is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama
and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four
continents, the production brings together a diverse cast of amateur
athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each
runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago
Marathon. More than a sports program, "Spirit of the Marathon" is an
inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a
spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the theater, online
at http://www.fathomevents.com, or at the door. That site also has
video clips of the movie. It's not known whether this will sell out,
so you might want to get yours in advance. Do not confuse this theater
with the one at Denver West. The UA Colorado Mills Stadium 16 is at
the east end of Colorado Mills Mall.

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FEATURED RACES/CARPOOLS
Let us know if interested in carpooling to any events.

*2/24; Run the Republic Stair Climb. DTR is the two time team
defending champion. Let us know if you're interested in running on the
DTR team.

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RELAY TEAMS
There are several fun long distance relay races in the area. Relays
are a lot of fun, whether you're ultra-competitive or more of a social
runner. We're looking to put together some DTR teams for these or
other such events. There are no DTR teams yet, so we're looking for
leaders – people willing to coordinate recruiting members,
registration, etc. – as well as interested runners.

8/1-2; Wild West Relay; 195mi, 6 or 12 person teams; Ft. Collins to
Steamboat Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/23: Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent Running; 6 hours, 3.3mi, 2,100'
laps; http://beavercreek.snow.com/info/summer/evt.races.verticalascent.asp

9/12-13; Colorado Outward Bound Relay; 170mi, 6-12 person teams; Idaho
Springs to Glenwood Springs; http://www.coloradorelay.com

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RACE CALENDAR
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

*2/24; Run the Republic Stair Climb; 53 floors;
http://www.lungcolorado.org/RunTheRepublic

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

5/14-6/2; Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; http://www.emstrek.com

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

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-long run on Highline Canal). 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