IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ DTR Teams for Relays
+ Race calendar
+ Donate/recycle your old shoes, running clothing and bikes
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


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. Even though these events are months
away, it can take a lot of time to get a full team, coordinate
logistics, etc. In other words, it's not too early to get started.

Here are some nearby events to consider.

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
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

6/14; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi, 2,000' vertical; Morrison; Sharon
Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

6/12; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi, 3.700'; Echo Lake, 13mi S of Idaho
Springs; http://www.racingunderground.com

6/29; US Trail Championships and citizens races; 4km, 8km, 12km;
Steamboat Springs; http://www.runningseries.com/races/championships.php

7/4; Scar Top Mountain and Spruce Canyon Runs; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek
Cyn; http://www.racingunderground.com

7/12; Evergreen Mtn Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer OS Park, Evergreen;
Sharon Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

9/13; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Elk Meadow OS
Park, Evergreen; Sharon Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

10/11; Lair O' the Bear Trail Races; 10mi run, 2mi fun run/walk;
Idledale; Sharon Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

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