IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Tuesday Speed Workout
+ Other groups: Sat-Evergreen, Sun-Golden & Pikes, Mon-Crown Hill,
Tue-Red Rocks Stairs
+ RMRR Trophy Series date change.
+ Trail Running Clinics
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Carpools and group trips: 7/1, Spring Creek Memorial race, Steamboat
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races. NEW EVENTS ADDED



THURSDAY RUN
Location: Bear Creek Lake Park. The park has both trails, as well as
road options, in case it rains.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

Neutral Start/Regrouping: Please start slow, and stay together, until
the bridge. Please regroup, by ability (slow, intermediate, fast), at
key junctions.

Dinner: Many of us usually go to dinner after the runs. All are
invited. We pick the location at the end of the run. Bring warm and
dry clothes to change into.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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TUESDAY SPEED
I will be leading a free, speed workout, on trails, on Tuesday
evenings, weather permitting. I'll post the location, and often the
workout too, on Mondays.

The workouts will vary, including short sprints, VO2Max and tempo
intervals, using the trails and hills, instead of a track. We'll use
time and/or landmarks to mark the work and rest, rather than track
laps. The hard efforts will be on fairly non-technical trails.
Locations will vary, using many of the same trails we run on for
Thursdays.

All levels are welcome. We usually will stay in a small area – either
back and forth, or a short loop - so, no one will be left behind. If
you want to get faster, you have to practice faster.

Bring water, extra clothing, etc., to leave at start of hill or loop.

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
May 6: 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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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RMRR TROPHY SERIES CHANGE
This weekend's race has been changed to Saturday, not Sunday. It is
still 5mi, and still at the Carson Nature Center.


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TRAIL CLINICS
Back for the 5th year, I will be holding several trail running form
clinics.

Any energy that doesn't go into propelling you forward is wasted.
These flaws put added stress on your joints and muscles, which leads
to a greater risk of injury, and greater and quicker fatigue.

The clinics will teach you how to:
     * Improve your efficiency.
     * Increase running enjoyment.
     * Reduce the pain of running.
     * Increase the longevity of your running career.

5/13 – Trail Running 102. Intermediate to advanced levels.
5/21 – Trail Running 101. All levels.
6/4 – Trail Running 101. All levels.

All clinics will take place in the western Denver foothills, 8am –
noon. Registration is in advance only. Space is limited.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

*DTR will take a road trip to the Spring Creek Memorial, July 1, in
Steamboat Springs. The races are 9.5mi and 5k. John Chapman, former
DTR regular, now lives in Steamboat, and is the race director. He has
offered us room to stay at his house. Let me know if you are
interested. http://www.runningseries.com

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TALKS, CLINICS, and OTHER NON-RACE EVENTS
5/13; Trail Running 101 Form Clinic, intermediate-advanced; west
Denver area; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/13; Jeff Galloway's Running School; Denver;
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/denver.html  800-200-2771 x 10

5/21; Trail Running 101 Form Clinic, all levels; west Denver area;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/22, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide
show, and give-aways; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/23, 7pm; Frank Shorter on "Running Through the Decades"; Chautauqua
Park Auditorium, Boulder; http://www.bolderboulder.com

6/4; Trail Running 101 Form Clinic, all levels; west Denver area;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/5, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; Fleet Feet, Boulder;
http://www.fleetfeetboulder.com  http://www.runuphillracing.com

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RACE CALENDAR
5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; various distances, 12km to marathon;
FREE; Pine, CO; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/3; Balarat Trail Run; 10km; Jamestown, CO;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/stories/storyReader$976

6/3; Vail Spring Runoff, USA 10km Trail Running Championship; Vail;
http://www.tevamountaingames.com

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/10; Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series #6; 2.4mi; Stonehouse
Park, Lakewood; http://www.rmrr.org

6/11; Garden of the Gods, Triple Crown of Running #1; 10mi; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; Steamboat Springs; 7mi;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

*7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/1; Leadville Trail Marathon; full and half marathon;
http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/9; Summer Roundup Trail, Triple Crown of Running #2; 12km; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/27, 6:30pm; Paint Mines 6km; Calhan, CO; Nancy Hobbs, 719-520-6384,
719-499-1335; nancyhobbs@...

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Lory State
Park, Ft. Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/13; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/19; Pikes Peak Ascent, Triple Crown of Running #3a; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/19-20; Leadville Trail 100; 100mi; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/20; Pikes Peak Marathon, Triple Crown of Running #3b; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

May 2

Location:  Matthews/Winters Park

Meet:  Main parking area for Matthews/Winters Park.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/Maps

Time:  6:00pm

Workout:  Critical Velocity Training:  ~6 minutes hard, ~2 minutes
recovery.

Terrain:  Not technical.  First half of the hard run is on a flat,
smooth trail; the second half is up a moderate hill.  The recovery
is downhill.

Warmup:  About 15-20 minutes easy jog together, including a couple
of easy loops together on the workout course.

The workout loop will be on the Village Walk Trail, beginning at the
bridge just south of the parking lot.  Run the loop clockwise,
staying right at the intersection with the Red Rocks Trail, to the
top of the rise.  Recover down, back to the bridge.  Approx 3-5
repeats.

Bring water, extra clothing, etc., to leave at the start of the
loop, if desired.

All levels are welcome.  We stay together during the warmup.  Then,
the workout will be confined to a relatively short loop.  So, no one
will be left behind.  Remember, if you want to get faster, you have
to practice faster.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Tuesday Speed Workout
+ Other groups: Sat-Evergreen, Sun-Golden & Pikes, Mon-Crown Hill,
Tue-Red Rocks Stairs
+ Trail Running Clinics
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Carpools and group trips: 7/1, Spring Creek Memorial race, Steamboat
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races. NEW EVENTS ADDED


IN THE NEWS – Resurgence of American Marathoning?
On Sunday, American Deena Kastor won the London Marathon in 2:19 36,
taking 1:40 off the old record, that she set there in 2003. She ran
each half of the race in 1:09:48.

Last Monday, at the Boston Marathon, the US men placed 5 in the top
10, and 7 in the top 15. The Kenyans also placed 7 in the top 15 (the
only other being a Japanese runner in 6th), making it a virtual dual
meet. If it were a dual meet, the US would have beaten the Kenyans, 29
(3-4-5-7-10) to 32 (1-2-8-9-12).

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THURSDAY RUN
Location: Apex, clockwise route, T4, P3, N2.

Neutral Start/Regrouping: Please start slow, and stay together at
least until the mouth of the canyon. Please regroup by ability (slow,
intermediate, fast) at key junctions: bottom and top of Enchanted
Forest, bottom and/or top of Sluicebox.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

Dinner: Many of us usually go to dinner after the runs. All are
invited. We pick the location at the end of the run. Bring warm and
dry clothes to change into. On Thursday, many restaurants will be
donating 25% of the food bill to Project Angel Heart. For a list of
participating restaurants, go to http://www.projectangelheart.org/

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

TUESDAY SPEED
I will be leading a free, speed workout, on trails, on Tuesday
evenings, weather permitting.

The workouts will vary, including short sprints, VO2Max and tempo
intervals, using the trails and hills, instead of a track. We'll use
time and/or landmarks to mark the work and rest, rather than track
laps. The hard efforts will be on fairly non-technical trails.
Locations will vary, using many of the same trails we run on for
Thursdays.

I'll post the location, and maybe the workout on Mondays.

All levels are welcome. We usually will stay in a small area – either
back and forth, or a short loop, so, no one will be left behind. If
you want to get fast, you have to practice fast.

Bring water, extra clothing, etc., to leave at start of hill, if wanted.

++++++++++

WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
April 29: O'Fallon Park.
May 6: 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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

++++++++++

TRAIL CLINICS
Back for the 5th year, I will be holding several trail running form
clinics.

Any energy that doesn't go into propelling you forward is wasted.
These flaws put added stress on your joints and muscles, which leads
to a greater risk of injury, and greater and quicker fatigue.

The clinics will teach you how to:
     * Improve your efficiency.
     * Increase running enjoyment.
     * Reduce the pain of running.
     * Increase the longevity of your running career.

5/6 – Trail Running 101. All levels.
5/13 – Trail Running 102. Intermediate to advanced levels.
6/4 – Trail Running 101. All levels.

For more information and registration, advance only, space is limited
http://www.runuphillracing.com/

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DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via http://www.active.com, and receive a $10
discount, a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is
runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at http://www.rmrunning.com
Or contact Band Marketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

*DTR will take a road trip to the Spring Creek Memorial, July 1, in
Steamboat Springs. The races are 9.5mi and 5k. John Chapman, former
DTR regular, now lives in Steamboat, and is the race director. He has
offered us room to stay at his house. Let me know if you are
interested. We'll discuss details on Thursday nights, and post them
here later. http://www.runningseries.com

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TALKS, CLINICS, and OTHER NON-RACE EVENTS
4/24, 7pm; Runners and Cyclists: Injury Prevention and Performance
Training; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18

4/27, 6pm; Frank Shorter speaks on drugs in sports; FREE; Tattered
Cover, Lodo; http://tatteredcover.com

5/13; Jeff Galloway's Running School; Denver;
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/denver.html  800-200-2771 x 10

5/22, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide
show, and give-aways; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/23, 7pm; Frank Shorter on "Running Through the Decades"; Chautauqua
Park Auditorium, Boulder; http://www.bolderboulder.com

6/5, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; Fleet Feet, Boulder;
http://www.fleetfeetboulder.com  http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/7, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; REI, Colo Springs;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=68
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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RACE CALENDAR
4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; various distances, 12km to marathon;
FREE; Pine, CO; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/3; Balarat Trail Run; 10km; Jamestown, CO;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/stories/storyReader$976

6/3; Vail Spring Runoff, USA 10km Trail Running Championship; Vail;
http://www.tevamountaingames.com

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/10; Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series #6; 2.4mi; Stonehouse
Park, Lakewood; http://www.rmrr.org

6/11; Garden of the Gods, Triple Crown of Running #1; 10mi; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; Steamboat Springs; 7mi;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

*7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/1; Leadville Trail Marathon; full and half marathon;
http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/9; Summer Roundup Trail, Triple Crown of Running #2; 12km; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/27, 6:30pm; Paint Mines 6km; Calhan, CO; Nancy Hobbs, 719-520-6384,
719-499-1335; nancyhobbs@...

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Lory State
Park, Ft. Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/13; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/19; Pikes Peak Ascent, Triple Crown of Running #3a; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/19-20; Leadville Trail 100; 100mi; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/20; Pikes Peak Marathon, Triple Crown of Running #3b; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

April 25

Location: Bear Creek Lake Park

Meet: Regular location - the dirt lot, across from the Conoco station.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/Maps

Time: 6:00pm

Workout: VO2Max type loop, ~4 min hard, ~1 min recovery.

Terrain: Not technical. First half of the hard run is on a flat,
smooth path; the second half is up a mild hill. The recovery is downhill.

Warm-up: About 15-20 min easy jog together to the start. We may also
do one easy loop together to preview the course.

If late: Cross the street and follow the bike path into the park.
Don't cross the bridge, but stay straight onto the park road. Just
past the tollbooth, stay left at the fork. About 1 mi down the road,
at the Fishermen's lot, the road curves left and climbs steeply. Just
before there, by the Coyote Crossing sign, look for a trail on the
left. Take the single-track trail, from the left side of the road,
that goes up to the right of the creek. Don't head up the dirt road to
Coyote Crossing. The loop starts at the next trail junction, ~40 yards
up. That's the start of the loop.

The workout loop will go E, right from there, on the flat path. Run
that path hard. Take a sharp left at the end, and continue hard up to
the next junction. It's a moderate climb. At the junction, go left,
and recover easy, downhill, back to the start. Repeat the hard/easy
loop for about 25 minutes.

Bring water, extra clothing, etc., to leave at start of loop, if wanted.

All levels are welcome. We stay together during the warm-up. Then, we
usually will stay in a small area – either back and forth, or a short
loop. So, no one will be left behind. If you want to get faster, you
have to practice faster.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other groups: Sat-Evergreen, Sun-Golden & Pikes, Mon-Crown Hill,
Tue-Red Rocks Stairs
+ Tuesday Speed Workout on Trails
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Discounts on nuun electrolyte replacement and hydration solution
+ Carpools and group trips: 7/1 Steamboat
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races. NEW EVENTS ADDED


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Mt. Falcon, upper lot (T3, P2-3, N2); BMms.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm. Or, mtn bike up from the lower lot. Meet at 5pm. See below.

Dinner: Many of us usually go to dinner after the runs. All are
invited. We pick the location at the end of the run. Bring warm and
dry clothes to change into.

Directions: Take HWY 285, SW from C-470, ~4.5mi, to the second exit.
Exit and go right, N onto Parmalee Gulch Rd. About 3mi up the road,
before the top, look for signs to Mt. Falcon. Turn right onto Picutis
Road, and follow the signs to Mt. Falcon. Go through the horse lot and
park in the second lot, closer to the trailhead.

Routes: Everyone will start out on the same trail. From the lot, head
down the main Castle Trail. Just a short way down, take the first
right onto Parmalee Trail. We'll stay together until there. The trail
drops steeply for a bit, the loops around overlooking hwy 285. The
trail continues for 2mi to "KEY" junction with Meadow, Tower and Old
Ute trails. Here, the routes will split.

Short1: From the KEY junction, go left onto the Meadow trail. Follow
it to the Castle Trail. Go left on the Castle trail to the finish.
Short2: From the KEY junction, go right onto the Meadow trail. Shortly
thereafter, take the next left, also Meadow, to the Castle trail. Go
left, up the hill, and follow Castle back to the finish. This is about
1/3 mile longer than Short1.

Intermediate1: From the KEY junction, go right, and stay right at the
next junction, onto Old Ute. Follow it up and down towards Devils
Elbow. The trails split and come back together twice. We generally
stay right in both directions. After returning down Old Ute, stay
straight on Meadow to the Castle trail. Go left on the Castle trail to
the finish.
Intermediate2: Follow Intermediate1 to Devils Elbow and back. After
returning down Old Ute, go right on Meadow, then follow Short2 to the
finish.

Long: Follow the intermediate routes around Devils Elbow and back.
After returning down Old Ute, stay straight on Meadow. Just past the
KEY junction, bear left onto the Tower trail. Follow it over the
ridge, and back to the Meadow trail. There, take a sharp right,
downhill, and return back to the KEY junction. Go left onto the Meadow
Trail, and follow Short2 to the finish.

Extra Long: After finishing the Devil's loop, return to the KEY
junction. Go right, back onto the Parmalee trail, and reverse the
route back to the start.

http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R16.htm

Mtn Bike: Meet at the lower lot at 5pm. Bring a pack with extra
clothes, a lock for you bike at the top, and a jacket for the ride
down. We should be able to complete the ride back down before dark.
Use the DTR link below for directions to the lower lot.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
April 22: Evergreen High School. Meet at the track. We will run up to
3 sisters.
April 29: O'Fallon Park.
May 6: 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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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TUESDAY SPEED
I will be leading a free, speed workout, on trails, on Tuesday
evenings, weather permitting. The workouts will vary, including short
sprints, VO2Max and tempo intervals, using the trails and hills,
instead of a track. We'll use time and/or landmarks to mark the work
and rest, rather than track laps. Location will vary, using many of
the same trails we run on for Thursdays. I'll post the location, and
maybe the workout on Mondays. Bring water, extra clothing, etc., to
leave at start of hill, if wanted.

All levels are welcome. We usually will stay in a small area – either
back and forth, or a short loop, so, no one will be left behind. If
you want to get fast, you have to practice fast.

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DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via http://www.active.com, and receive a $10
discount, a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is
runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at http://www.rmrunning.com
Or contact Band Marketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

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DISCOUNTS ON NUUN
From Ben Nachtrieb: "Hey I'm part of adventure racing Team DART-nuun
now.  Just passing on a promotional discount.  Its a newer less known
product.  I reluctantly tried it for the first time while racing in
Brazil last year and have been using it since.  I was afraid to try
something new but no popping pills has kept me using it.  Here's there
little promo and more importantly how to get the discount:

DART has teamed up with nuun, the leader in portable electrolyte
replacement, to extend an offer of 20% off your nuun purchases by
utilizing the following code upon checkout from the nuun website.

Code: TEAMDART
http://www.nuun.com/06-get.asp

Why use nuun in a race or any event where being on top of your game is
pertinent? nuun is fast to use and produces a refreshing hypotonic
solution which your body will absorb faster than water or salt tabs.
Your body is, therefore, able to restore optimal water and electrolyte
balance more quickly.

Answer any questions you might have about the product at the website:
http://www.nuun.com/default.asp"

A portion of the proceeds will go towards DART's racing and community
activities.

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

*DTR will take a road trip to the Spring Creek Memorial, July 1, in
Steamboat Springs. The races are 9.5mi and 5k. John Chapman, former
DTR regular, now lives in Steamboat, and is the race director. He has
offered us room to stay at his house. Let me know if you are
interested. We'll discuss details on Thursday nights, and post them
here later. http://www.runningseries.com

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TALKS, CLINICS, and OTHER NON-RACE EVENTS
4/19, 7pm; Colleen Cooke will speak on "Nutrition for Runners";
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave, Boulder;
http://www.bch.org  http://www.bolderboulder.com

4/21-23; GoLite's Warehouse Clearance Sale; Boulder;
http://www.golite.com/about/events/s06_warehouse_clearance_sale.htm

4/24, 7pm; Runners and Cyclists: Injury Prevention and Performance
Training; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18

4/27, 6pm; Frank Shorter speaks on drugs in sports; FREE; Tattered
Cover, Lodo; http://tatteredcover.com

5/13; Jeff Galloway's Running School; Denver;
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/denver.html  800-200-2771 x 10

5/22, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide
show, and give-aways; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/23, 7pm; Frank Shorter on "Running Through the Decades"; Chautauqua
Park Auditorium, Boulder; http://www.bolderboulder.com

6/5, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; Fleet Feet, Boulder;
http://www.fleetfeetboulder.com  http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/7, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; REI, Colo Springs;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=68
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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RACE CALENDAR
4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; various distances, 12km to marathon;
FREE; Pine, CO; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/3; Balarat Trail Run; 10km; Jamestown, CO;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/stories/storyReader$976

6/3; Vail Spring Runoff, USA 10km Trail Running Championship; Vail;
http://www.tevamountaingames.com

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/10; Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series #6; 2.4mi; Stonehouse
Park, Lakewood; http://www.rmrr.org

6/11; Garden of the Gods, Triple Crown of Running #1; 10mi; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; Steamboat Springs; 7mi;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

*7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/1; Leadville Trail Marathon; full and half marathon;
http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/9; Summer Roundup Trail, Triple Crown of Running #2; 12km; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/27, 6:30pm; Paint Mines 6km; Calhan, CO; Nancy Hobbs, 719-520-6384,
719-499-1335; nancyhobbs@...

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Lory State
Park, Ft. Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/13; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/19; Pikes Peak Ascent, Triple Crown of Running #3a; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/19-20; Leadville Trail 100; 100mi; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/20; Pikes Peak Marathon, Triple Crown of Running #3b; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

This week's speed workout will be at Green Mtn, weather permitting.*
Meet at the Rooney Rd lot, Tuesday, at 6pm.

The speed workouts are for all running levels. We will stay in a small
area, so no one will be left behind. If you want to get faster, you have
to practice faster.

After a warm up, we'll do short repeats on a short, steep hill – run
hard uphill (~45sec - 1min), easy recovery down.

On the route map, the warm-up will be the small loop to GM1 and back.
Then. we'll start up the dirt road towards GM5, then go left on the
trail (red line). Follow the red line N, to where it turns 90 degrees
right. The repeats will on the hill leading up to that turn.

Bring extra clothing, water, etc., to leave at the bottom of the hill.

* If it's raining, or the trails are muddy, we'll move the workout to
Red Rocks. Meet at the Trading Post. If you're unsure, you can check
the Green Mtn lot first (look for me in a brown Saturn), or call my
cell, 303-870-0487. We'll start 10 min later, so you'll have time to
check Green first. We'll do a similar workout on the hilly, paved roads.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other groups: Sat-Evergreen, Sun-Golden & Pikes, Mon-Crown Hill,
Tue-Red Rocks Stairs
+ Tuesday Speed Workout on Trails
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Discounts on nuun electrolyte replacement and hydration solution
+ Carpools and group trips: 7/1 Steamboat
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races. NEW EVENTS ADDED


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Hogback/Matthews Winter (T5, P3, N3).

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

Dinner: Many of us usually go to dinner after the runs. All are
invited. Bring warm and dry clothes to change into.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
April 15: Genesee Overlook, Beaver Brook trail.
April 22: Evergreen High School. Meet at the track. We will run up to
3 sisters.
April 29: O'Fallon Park.
May 6: 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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pikes Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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TUESDAY SPEED
I will be leading a free, speed workout, on trails, on Tuesday
evenings, weather permitting. The workouts will vary, including short
sprints, VO2Max and tempo intervals, using the trails and hills,
instead of a track. We'll use time and/or landmarks to mark the work
and rest, rather than track laps. Location will vary, using many of
the same trails we run on for Thursdays. I'll post the location, and
maybe the workout on Mondays. This is FREE. All levels are welcome.
4/11, 6pm; South Table Mtn. Repeat loops, ~5:00 hard, moderate
downhill, finishing with short, steep uphill; 1:30 easy, flat. Bring
water, extra clothing, etc., to leave at start of loop, if wanted.

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DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via www.active.com, and receive a $10 discount,
a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at
www.rmrunning.com
Or contact Band Marketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

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DISCOUNTS ON NUUN
From Ben Nachtrieb: "Hey I'm part of adventure racing Team DART-nuun
now.  Just passing on a promotional discount.  Its a newer less known
product.  I reluctantly tried it for the first time while racing in
Brazil last year and have been using it since.  I was afraid to try
something new but no popping pills has kept me using it.  Here's there
little promo and more importantly how to get the discount:

DART has teamed up with nuun, the leader in portable electrolyte
replacement, to extend an offer of 20% off your nuun purchases by
utilizing the following code upon checkout from the nuun website.

Code: TEAMDART
http://www.nuun.com/06-get.asp

Why use nuun in a race or any event where being on top of your game is
pertinent? nuun is fast to use and produces a refreshing hypotonic
solution which your body will absorb faster than water or salt tabs.
Your body is, therefore, able to restore optimal water and electrolyte
balance more quickly.

Answer any questions you might have about the product at the website:
http://www.nuun.com/default.asp"

A portion of the proceeds will go towards DART's racing and community
activities.

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

DTR will take a road trip to the Spring Creek Memorial, July 1, in
Steamboat Springs. The races are 9.5mi and 5k. John Chapman, former
DTR regular, now lives in Steamboat, and is the race director. He has
offered us room to stay at his house. We'll discuss details on
Thursday nights, and post them here later. http://www.runningseries.com

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TALKS, CLINICS, and OTHER NON-RACE EVENTS
4/21-23; GoLite's Warehouse Clearance Sale; Boulder;
http://www.golite.com/about/events/s06_warehouse_clearance_sale.htm

4/24, 7pm; Runners and Cyclists: Injury Prevention and Performance
Training; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18

4/27, 6pm; Frank Shorter speaks on drugs in sports; FREE; Tattered
Cover, Lodo; http://tatteredcover.com

5/13; Jeff Galloway's Running School; Denver;
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/denver.html  800-200-2771 x 10

5/22, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide
show, and give-aways; FREE; REI Denver;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=18
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/5, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; Fleet Feet, Boulder;
http://www.fleetfeetboulder.com  http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/7, 7pm; Intro to Trail and Mountain Running, discussion, slide show,
and give-aways; FREE; REI, Colo Springs;
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=68
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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RACE CALENDAR
4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; various distances, 12km to marathon;
FREE; Pine, CO; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/3; Balarat Trail Run; 10km; Jamestown, CO;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/stories/storyReader$976

6/3; Vail Spring Runoff, USA 10km Trail Running Championship; Vail;
http://www.tevamountaingames.com

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/11; Garden of the Gods, Triple Crown of Running #1; 10mi; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; Steamboat Springs; 7mi;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/1; Leadville Trail Marathon; full and half marathon;
http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/9; Summer Roundup Trail, Triple Crown of Running #2; 12km; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/27, 6:30pm; Paint Mines 6km; Calhan, CO; Nancy Hobbs, 719-520-6384,
719-499-1335; nancyhobbs@...

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Lory State
Park, Ft. Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/13; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/19; Pikes Peak Ascent, Triple Crown of Running #3a; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/19-20; Leadville Trail 100; 100mi; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/20; Pikes Peak Marathon, Triple Crown of Running #3b; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

Join us for a long run, this Sunday, on the Mesa Trail, in Boulder.

We will start from Chautauqua Park, at the N end. The run is
out-and-back, so you can go as short or long as you like. Some of us
may take side trails that climb to the top of the flatirons. We'll run
for about 2-3 hours. Bring water.

There will be two meeting/carpool locations, both at 7:30am.

From the W side of town, meet at the Loaf n Jug in Golden.  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. There's parking just past the Loaf n Jug.

From Denver, meet at the park-n-ride lot, at 70th & Broadway, near the
I25, US36, I76 junctions. From the S, via I25, 70th avenue exit, same
as the I-76 West exit, #216B. Turn left on 70th for one block. From
the east, take hwy 270, to US36, to the Broadway (first) exit. Go left
one block.

If you miss us at the above locations, meet us at Chautauqua at
8:15am. Meet by the ranger/info building, just off the start of the trail.

Take US 36 towards Boulder. Take the Baseline exit, the last exit
before 28th. Go left, towards the hills, about 1.3mi. Enter Chautauqua
park on the left. If the lot is full, parking is available on the
surrounding streets.

From Golden, take hwy 93 N towards Boulder. Turn left at Baseline, and
go about 1mi.


The Mesa Trail is very popular in Boulder. It runs ~6.5mi along the
base of the flatirons, from Eldorado Springs to Chautauqua Park, with
several access points, and connections to many other trails and parks.
The trail is a series of rolling ups and downs, some steep, with a mix
of smooth and technical terrain. Much of the trail is forested, so it
can be wet or icy over the winter. The trails are well signed. Dogs
are allowed, but not bikes. There's water and bathrooms at Chautauqua,
bathrooms only at Eldorado.

Various maps:
http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/trailheads/trailhead-chautauqua.htm
http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/trailheads/trailhead-south-mesa.htm
http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/trailheads/trailhead-ncar.htm
http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/trailheads/trailhead-shanahan.htm
http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/trailheads/trailhead-sb-creek-west.htm

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run and fireworks show.
+ Other groups: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden & Pikes, Mon Crown Hill, Tue
Red Rocks
+ Tuesday Speed Workout on Trails
+ Chocolate Milk as a Recovery Drink?
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Discounts on nuun electrolyte replacement and hydration solution
+ Carpools and group trips: 7/1 Steamboat
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED


THURSDAY RUN & FIREWORKS SHOW
This Thursday's run includes a fireworks show at the Colorado School
of Mines. The annual E-Days show is created by the engineering
students. It's the best fireworks show in the state. Even if you can't
make the run, come watch the show in Golden. It usually starts about
9pm, and goes for 30 minutes.

Location: North Table Mtn (T3, P3, N2). The fast, and maybe the early
group, will take a new, longer, not on the web site map yet, route up,
shortly after the start. I'll explain it on Thursday. Many of you
should still go the other way.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:00pm. EARLY START TIME THIS WEEK!

Dinner: Many of us usually go to dinner after the runs. All are
invited. Bring warm and dry clothes to change into.

Fireworks: After the run, we'll figure out a place to eat, then head
to the fireworks show. The show is at the School of Mines stadium,
near 12th and Birch, about 5 blocks up from Washington (the main
street in Golden. Bring warm clothes, and possibly ear plugs.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
April 1: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.
April 8: Chief Hosa.
April 15: Genesee Overlook, Beaver Brook trail.
April 22: Evergreen High School. Meet at the track. We will run up to
3 sisters.
April 29: O'Fallon Park.
May 6: 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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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TUESDAY SPEED
I will be leading a free, speed workout, on trails, on Tuesday
evenings, weather permitting. We will start next Tuesday, April 11.
The workouts will vary, including short sprints, VO2Max and tempo
intervals, using the trails and hills, instead of a track. We'll use
time and/or landmarks to mark the work and rest, rather than track
laps. Location will vary, using many of the same trails we run on for
Thursdays. I'll post the location, and maybe the workout on Mondays.
This is FREE. All levels are welcome.

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CHOCOLATE MILK
According to the results of a small study, reported in the February
issue of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise
Metabolism, chocolate milk did as well as Gatorade, and significantly
better than Endurox R4. The study was very limited in scope, and you
have to be cautious reaching broad conclusions from such a study.
However, it does raise some interesting points.

1) Real food can be a good or better, and usually a lot cheaper than
fancy, highly marketed sports drinks.
2) Related to above, there are many other cheaper alternatives. For
example, many of the comments on this story have widely reported that
Michael Phelps, Olympic swimming star, drinks Carnation Instant
Breakfast, also a lot cheaper than most sports drinks.
3) Ingesting carbohydrates, shortly after exercise, speeds muscle
recovery.
4) Many believe that taking protein, with the carbs, speeds the
replenishment of depleted muscle glycogen. Both chocolate milk and R4
have a similar ~ 4:1 carb:protein ratio.

You can do a search to find more details and many different stories on
the study. One I particularly liked is
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/524370

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DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via www.active.com, and receive a $10 discount,
a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at
www.rmrunning.com
Or contact Band Marketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

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DISCOUNTS ON NUUN
From Ben Nachtrieb: "Hey I'm part of adventure racing Team DART-nuun
now.  Just passing on a promotional discount.  Its a newer less known
product.  I reluctantly tried it for the first time while racing in
Brazil last year and have been using it since.  I was afraid to try
something new but no popping pills has kept me using it.  Here's there
little promo and more importantly how to get the discount:

DART has teamed up with nuun, the leader in portable electrolyte
replacement, to extend an offer of 20% off your nuun purchases by
utilizing the following code upon checkout from the nuun website.

Code: TEAMDART
http://www.nuun.com/06-get.asp

Why use nuun in a race or any event where being on top of your game is
pertinent? nuun is fast to use and produces a refreshing hypotonic
solution which your body will absorb faster than water or salt tabs.
Your body is, therefore, able to restore optimal water and electrolyte
balance more quickly.

Answer any questions you might have about the product at the website:
http://www.nuun.com/default.asp"

A portion of the proceeds will go towards DART's racing and community
activities.

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

DTR will take a road trip to the Spring Creek Memorial, July 1, in
Steamboat Springs. The races are 9.5mi and 5k. John Chapman, former
DTR regular, now lives in Steamboat, and is the race director. He has
offered us room to stay at his house. We'll discuss details on
Thursday nights, and post them here later. http://www.runningseries.com

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TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/13; Jeff Galloway's Running School; Denver;
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/denver.html  1-800-200-2771 x 10

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; various distances, 12km to marathon;
Pine, CO; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/3; Balarat Trail Run; 10km; Jamestown, CO;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/stories/storyReader$976

6/3; Vail Spring Runoff, USA 10km Trail Running Championship; Vail;
http://www.tevamountaingames.com

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/11; Garden of the Gods, Triple Crown of Running #1; 10mi; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; Steamboat Springs; 7mi;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/1; Leadville Trail Marathon; full and half marathon;
http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/9; Summer Roundup Trail, Triple Crown of Running #2; 12km; Colo
Springs; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/27, 6:30pm; Paint Mines 6km; Calhan, CO; Nancy Hobbs, 719-520-6384,
719-499-1335; nancyhobbs@...

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Lory State
Park, Ft. Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/13; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/19; Pikes Peak Ascent, Triple Crown of Running #3a; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/19-20; Leadville Trail 100; 100mi; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

8/20; Pikes Peak Marathon, Triple Crown of Running #3b; FULL; 13.32mi;
Manitou; http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other groups: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden & Pikes, Mon Crown Hill, Tue
Red Rocks
+ 3/28 Nutrition for Athletes – FREE
+ Input for article on pre-race routine
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Carpools and group trips
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Green Mtn. (T3, P2-4, N3) if dry. Otherwise, Chief Hosa (T1,
P2, N2). We try to stay off of muddy trails to help preserve them. If
we are going to Hosa, 'll post a message early afternoon on Thursday.
Visit the Yahoo site if you can't access your e-mail from work, or
call my phone after 3pm, 303-870-0487. Sunset is 6:23; end civil
twilight is 6:50.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
April 1 - Elk Meadow. Lower lot.

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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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NUTRITION FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Vitamin Cottage is hosting a FREE seminar on nutrition for stamina and
endurance.
March 28, 7pm
Vitamin Cottage, Green Mountain
12612 W. Alameda Parkway
Lakewood
303-986-4600 x152 or x118
www.vitamincottage.com

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PRE-RACE ROUTINE
Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine wants ideas for an article. They want
you to to "Describe your pre-race ritual or routine. This could be
some kind of special/regular warm-up, wearing a particular piece(s) of
clothing or shoes (or both) for luck, or anything interesting or
different. Also, it could be some kind of mental/relaxation ritual.
Whatever runners do before a race."

Please contact Rebecca Heaton, the editor, by Monday, April 3
rheaton@...  303-477-9770

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DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via www.active.com, and receive a $10 discount,
a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at
www.rmrunning.com
Or contact Band Marketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

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TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/27, 6:30pm; Paint Mines 6km; Calhan, CO; Nancy Hobbs, 719-520-6384,
719-499-1335; nancyhobbs@...

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Lory State
Park, Ft. Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

It looks like you can still do the run and make it to the seminar.

Free Seminar at Runner's Roost
1685 S Colorado Blvd
Thursday, March 23rd from 8:01-9:13 p.m.
With Neil Wolkodoff, Ph.D.

Are You Running Harder or Running Smarter?

•How exercise physiology has shed new light on endurance activity and
training
•Why heart rate is only part of the answer to training intensity
•Lactate threshold testing - dinosaur or real solution?
•Gas Exchange testing - new equipment, new applications
•Get anaerobic, get faster!
•How to get more out of your training no matter what your goals

Space is limited to the first 77 registrants, so please rsvp to
info@...

NEIL WOLKODOFF, Ph.D., is the developer of EnergyZone, an
award-winning interval training program, and a pioneer in applying
metabolic testing to athletes. He is the metabolic testing and
training consultant for the Denver Nuggets and other professional
teams and has performed more than 4,000 metabolic tests on athletes
and regular exercisers.


Neil Wolkodoff
wolk1@...

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other groups: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden & Pikes, Mon Crown Hill, Tue
Red Rocks
+ 3/22 Slides, Stories and Tales from 5 legendary Colorado athletes
+ 3/27 Kasey Robbert's Appalachian Trail show
+ Discounts on Arbys Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ Carpools and group trips
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events.


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Red Rocks. (T1-3, P1-3, N2). The trails will probably be
muddy and/or icy, but the RR roads should be clear, and provide for a
good hill workout. We try to stay off of muddy trails to help preserve
them. Sunset is 6:16; end civil twilight is 6:43.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
3/25 - Upper Bear Creek, 5mi marker

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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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LEGENDARY TALES - COGS TO CARABINERS
The Colorado Cancer Foundation is proud to present an inspirational
evening of slides, stories and tales from 5 legendary Colorado
athletes. These athletes include: rock climbing legend Lynn Hill, the
2nd person to climb the 7 Summits, Gerry Roach, former USA Olympic
Cyclist, Ron Kiefel, Ironman Triathalon legend Dave Scott, and the
Team Captain of the GoLite/LaSportiva Running team and "Everest Award"
winner, Buzz Burrell.
This evening will be a benefit for the Colorado Cancer Foundation. All
proceeds from this event will go toward benefiting both the CU Health
Sciences Center and patients in need of care.
Tickets are $12.50 before service charge.

Wed, 3/22, 7pm, Boulder Theater
http://www.bouldertheater.com

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KASEY'S APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHOW
Kasey Robberts hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. She will be
giving a couple of presentations of her journey:
3/27; REI Lakewood

++++++++++

DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via www.active.com, and receive a $10 discount,
a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at
www.rmrunning.com
Or contact Band Marketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

++++++++++

GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

++++++++++

TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

3/26; Bataan Memorial Death March; marathon, 15mi; White Sands, NM;
http://www.bataanmarch.com

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Castlewood Cliffs Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #1, 10km;
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown; http://www.racingunderground.com

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb, Front Range Frenzy #2, ~4mi; Golden;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; The Arthur's Rock n Roll, Front Range Frenzy #3, 10mi; Ft.
Collins; http://www.racingunderground.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/26; Indian Peaks Trail Run, Front Range Frenzy #4, 10km; Eldora Ski
Area, Nederland; http://www.racingunderground.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

10/14; Barr Lake Boogie, Front Range Frenzy #5, 15km; Barr Lake State
Park, Brighton; http://www.racingunderground.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend and Monday group runs
+ Morning stairs at Red Rocks
+ Meet Dean Karnazes, "Ultramarathon Man"
+ Kasey's Appalachian Trail show
+ Discounts on Arby's Rocky Mountain Half Marathon entries.
+ More on Pikes registration
+ Carpools and group trips: 3/18 Salida Marathon,;3/26 Bataan Death
March, NM; 4/7 Grand Canyon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events.


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Bear Creek Lake Park. (T2, P1-2, N3). With the recent snow,
I expect most of the trails to still be muddy. We try to stay off of
muddy trails to help preserve them. BCLP has some good roads we can
run if the trails are wet.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
3/18 - Elk Meadow. Lower lot.
3/25 - Upper Bear Creek. 5 mile marker.

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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

++++++++++

TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

++++++++++

DEAN KARNAZES
Dean Karnazes will be in town promoting the new paperbook edition of
his book, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner, and
also promoting his attempt to run 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50
days. You can meet and run with him at:
3/16, 7:30pm; Tattered Cover, Denver;
http://www.tatteredcover.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeevents&eventId=320505

3/17; Fleet Feet, Boulder; 6pm run with Dean; 7pm talk and book signing;
http://www.fleetfeetboulder.com/
http://www.tatteredcover.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeevents&eventId=320505

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KASEY'S APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHOW
Kasey Robbert hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. She will be
giving a of presentation of her journey:
3/27; REI Lakewood

++++++++++

DISCOUNTED ARBYS ENTRIES
The organizers of the Arbys Rocky Mountain ½-Marathon, and Seagate
Women's 8k, are offering discounted entries to the DenverTrailRunners.
The races take place on June 11, starting and finishing at the Pepsi
Center.

Register by April 30, via www.active.com, and receive a $10 discount,
a free pair of socks, and tech hat. The password is runningclubs.

You can get more info on the race at
www.rmrunning.com
or contact Band Mmarketing + Partners at (303) 545-5855

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PIKES REGISTRATION DISCUSSION
There have been numerous discussions going on about changing the
registration system for Pikes Peak. DTR is not meant to be a
discussion forum. I apologize if I ignored that principle when I
posted my statement the other week. If you feel strongly about the
registration process, whether you favor keeping it as it is, changing
it to some sore of lottery system, or something else, please let them
know. You can read some of the arguments on different sides at:
http://www.inclineclub.com/board.asp

Contact the Pikes Peak organization at
http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org
raceinfo@...
(719) 473-2625
PO Box 50384
Colorado Springs, CO 80949

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
*Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm


*Timothy Klingerman is looking for company at the Bataan Memorial
Death March Marathon. The race, cross country marathon and 15mi, takes
place on 3/26, at White Sands, NM. The race is open to both military
and civilian runners. He's planning to rent a car and interested in
sharing the drive. There is free lodging for all participants on the
base. The race site is http://www.bataanmarch.com/  You can contact
him at 720-939-7648 tc00212000@...


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...

Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

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TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR
*3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

*3/26; Bataan Memorial Death March; marathon, 15mi; White Sands, NM;
http://www.bataanmarch.com

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.75mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

Join us for what may be the last full moon run of the season.

When: Tuesday, March 14, 6:15pm

Where: Chief Hosa. Directions are on the DTR site,
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com

Pace: Social. We'll try to keep everyone together, and frequently regroup.

Route: Easy out-and-back. Moderate climb. Not technical. Mostly dirt
roads. Very little traffic. Very short paved section. The last ~1mi
will be snow covered. The lower parts are well maintained. Easy route
to follow.

* Start up the road, to the right of the lodge.
* ~2/3 mi up, stay right at the 3-way junction. Remember this for the
way back.
* ~2mi from the start, make a sharp left at the paved road.
* The pavement ends after 1/3mi. Stay left of the lot, and go around
the chain.
* Continue another mile up to the flag pole.

If you don't want to go all the way up, you'll have a good view of the
moon from the lot, by the chain.

Return back the same way:
* Remember to turn right, back onto the dirt road, ~1/3mi after the chain.
* Pay attention at the lower 3-way junction. Stay left to return the
same way. Some of us will purposely go the other way, to the right.
That is 3/4 mi longer. It's easy to end up going right if you're not
paying attention.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Full Moon Run
+ Weekend and Monday group runs
+ Morning stairs at Red Rocks
+ Kasey's Appalachian Trail shows
+ Carpools and group trips: 3/18 Salida Marathon; 3/26 Bataan Death
March, NM; 4/7 Grand Canyon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events.


THURSDAY RUN
Location: Lookout/Chimney Gulch. (T3, P3, N2). With the storm and
changing weather over the next couple of days, trail conditions can
vary widely, from dry, to soft snow, to ice. Screw shoes may be
helpful on the trail. The road (T1, P3, N2) is good alternative to the
trail.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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FULL MOON RUN
The next full moon run is next Tuesday, 3/14. Location and other
details will be posted later.

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WEEKEND & MONDAY GROUPS

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:
3/11 - Evergreen HS
3/18 - Elk Meadow, lower lot
3/25 - Upper Bear Creek, 5mi marker

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.

SUNDAY INCLINE CLUB RUNS AT PIKES PEAK
The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

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TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am â€" 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It’s about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

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KASEY'S APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHOW
Kasey Robbert hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. She will be
giving a couple of presentations of her journey:
3/27; REI Lakewood

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
*Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm


*Timothy Klingerman is looking for company at the Bataan Memorial
Death March Marathon. The race, cross country marathon and 15mi, takes
place on 3/26, at White Sands, NM. The race is open to both military
and civilian runners. He's planning to rent a car and interested in
sharing the drive. There is free lodging for all participants on the
base. The race site is http://www.bataanmarch.com/  You can contact
him at 720-939-7648 tc00212000@...


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...

Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

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TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR
3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;  ;
http://www.trainingrx.com  danelle@...  970-389-4838

*3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

*3/26; Bataan Memorial Death March; marathon, 15mi; White Sands, NM;
http://www.bataanmarch.com

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; (Demo dogs and snowshoes
available), Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

Both the Ascent and Marathon are full. The Ascent filled in < 10 hrs;
the Marathon in < 24 hrs.

I think they should change the registration process. I am urging
people to contact them.

I think a lottery system is better and more fair. Allow people to
register (sign up for the lottery) over a week or so. Not everyone has the
luxury of being at their computer when registration opens. I know some people
who couldn't get in the Ascent because they were busy at work when registration
opened (ignoring the ethical issue of whether you should even be doing this at
work), and it was already full by the time they logged on. They could still do
it online with active.com. The Mt. Washington race (similarly big hill climb in
NH) uses a lottery with active.com. They could also weight the lottery (like
Hardrock does) or hold a specified number of spaces open for people on
consecutive streaks.

If you feel like I do, and/or have other ideas for the registration,
please contact them. They seem to be a fairly rigid organization. It
will take a lot of voices to get them to change.

This is not about sour grapes. I got into the race I wanted. This is
about making a system better for the running community. I would
recommend the same for any race that is that fills so quickly, so far
ahead of the race.

http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/
raceinfo@...
(719) 473-2625
PO Box 50384
Colorado Springs, CO 80949

The Ascent filled at 5:53pm on Wed. The Ascent waiting list filled at
9:15pm.

The marathon was 95% full as of 10:30pm. I'm guessing that it will be
full by the time you read this. However, you can still check at
http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Pikes Peak applications March 1
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ New Monday running group
+ Morning stairs at Red Rocks
+ Kasey's Appalachian Trail shows
+ Carpools and group trips: 3/18 Salida Marathon,;3/26 Bataan Death
March, NM; 4/7 Grand Canyon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!


Only 5 more weeks until Daylight Savings Time, and the start of DTRs
7th season. I know the winter, night runs are tough for most people.
We miss you, and look forward to seeing many more new faces starting
April 6.

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PIKES PEAK APPLICATIONS START MARCH 1
Application to the Pikes Peak races (Ascent, Marathon, Garden of the
Gods, and Summer Trail Roundup) start on March 1. Applications are
online only. These races will fill up FAST! Last year, both the
Marathon and Ascent filled in only 2-3 days.
http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org

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THURSDAY RUN
Location: Bradford Park. (T3, P2, N3).

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:30pm.

A small group of us may ride mtn bikes there, starting at 5pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND GROUPS
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:
3/4 - Genesee Overlook
3/11 - Evergreen HS
3/18 - Elk Meadow, lower lot
3/25 - Upper Bear Creek, 5mi marker

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi, on smooth dirt paths. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of
the parking lot, on 26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or
I-70 to Wadsworth or Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th.
Go W from Wadsworth, or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

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TUESDAY MORNING RED ROCKS STAIRS
Start your Tuesday mornings off right running the stairs at Red Rocks
(RR). Beginning next week, 3/7, several DTR regulars will be meeting
on Tuesday mornings. They usually start around 5:30am – 5:45am.

You can either start at the stairs, or park in Morrison then run up,
as a warm-up. The DTR site has directions to RR. For Morrison, take
C470 to the Morrison, hwy 74 exit. Go W, through town, past the first
light and gas station, to the last diner on the left, T and Ts, and
park in their lot. /From there, cross and run up the road, for ~200
yards. Take a right at the first entrance into RR, and follow the
signs up. It's about a 1.25 mi run to the stairs.

This is a "show-n-go" event, meaning just start whenever you show up.
There won't be a group meeting at the start. We realize that people
have differently tight schedules in the morning. There are usually
others, not with DTR, running the stairs. Once at the stairs, you can
ask people if they're with DTR.

A stair workout may start on the bleachers, from the stage level. See
how far you can get with just one stride per bleacher level. This is
very hard. It is very unlikely you will make it to the top, or even
close, on just one step. I've never made it more than 50, out of 67
rows. Once I tire, I'll switch to two steps per level to the top.
After a few times up the bleachers, then switch to the stairs on the N
side. You can start at the stage level, half way up, or down at street
level. On these smaller stairs, I usually do just one stair per step,
even though I can do more. If you skip the bleachers, you can start
with 2-3 stairs/step, then switch to one when you tire. The bleachers
and multiple steps emphasize leg/hip strength. A one step approach
emphasizes more leg speed and calf strength.

++++++++++

KASEY'S APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHOW
Kasey Robberts hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. She will be
giving a couple of presentations of her journey:
3/27; REI Lakewood
4/20; REI downtown

++++++++++

GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
*Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm


*Timothy Klingerman is looking for company at the Bataan Memorial
Death March Marathon. The race, cross country marathon and 15mi, takes
place on 3/26, at White Sands, NM. The race is open to both military
and civilian runners. He's planning to rent a car and interested in
sharing the drive. There is free lodging for all participants on the
base. The race site is http://www.bataanmarch.com/  You can contact
him at 720-939-7648 tc00212000@...


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...

Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR
2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;  ;
http://www.trainingrx.com  danelle@...  970-389-4838

*3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

*3/26; Bataan Memorial Death March; marathon, 15mi; White Sands, NM;
http://www.bataanmarch.com

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ New Monday running group
+ DTR team at Stair Climb
+ Pikes Peak applications March 1
+ Seeking Lakewood area Massage Therapist
+ Carpools and group trips: Salida Marathon, Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro
marathon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!


Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine's (RMS) annual Keeper issue is out. For
those new to the area, or unfamiliar with RMS, the monthly magazine is
the most comprehensive listing of sports events and activities in the
area. Every February, they come out with their annual Keeper issue.
It's a comprehensive calendar listing of running, triathlon, cycling,
paddling, and many other sports. RMS is free and is available at most
running, sporting goods and outdoor stores, health clubs, rec centers,
and health food stores.

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THURSDAY RUN
Location: South Table Mtn. (T3, P2, N4).

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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WEEKEND GROUPS
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:
2/25 - Evergreen Lake House
3/4 - Genesee Overlook
3/11 - Evergreen HS
3/18 - Elk Meadow, lower lot
3/25 - Upper Bear Creek, 5mi marker

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

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MONDAY "WEEKEND RECOVERY RUNS" at CROWN HILL
Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

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DTR TEAM at RUN THE REGISTER STAIR CLIMB
Join the Denver Trail Runners team at the Run the Register stair
climb, Feb. 26. The stair climb race goes up the Wells Fargo, "Cash
Register" building, downtown Denver. The climb is 47 floors, 1,014
stairs, about 6-12 minutes of effort for most runners. A few of us did
some practice runs there last weekend. It's not quite the same as
running up a steep hill. The race benefits the American Lung
Association. http://www.runtheregister.com/

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KASEY'S APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHOW
Kasey Robbert hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. She will be
giving a couple of presentations of her journey:
3/27; REI Lakewood
4/20; REI downtown

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PIKES PEAK APPLICATIONS START MARCH 1
Application to the Pikes Peak races (Ascent, Marathon, Garden of the
Gods, and Summer Trail Roundup) start on March 1. Applications are
online only. These races will fill up FAST! Last year, both the
Marathon and Ascent filled in only 2-3 days.
http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org

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LAKEWOOD AREA MASSAGE THERAPIST
Carol Gerber is seeking a male massage therapist in the Lakewood area.
If you know of someone, contact her at run4thesoul@...

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
*Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...

Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon. Please contact
him at 303-794-2952, or jrom794@...
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/

Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR
2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;  ;
http://www.trainingrx.com  danelle@...  970-389-4838

*3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

PLEASE READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (at the top of every weekly message)
FOR INFO INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. YOU MAY BE MISSING INPORTANT
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ New Monday running group
+ DTR team at Stair Climb
+ Carpools and group trips: Screamin' Snowman, Salida Marathon, Grand
Canyon, Kilimanjaro marathon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!


Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine's (RMS) annual Keeper issue is out. For
those new to the area, or unfamiliar with RMS, the monthly magazine is
the most comprehensive listing of sports events and activities in the
area. Every February, they come out with their annual Keeper issue.
It's a comprehensive calendar listing of running, triathlon, cycling,
paddling, and many other sports. RMS is free and is available at most
running, sporting goods and outdoor stores, health clubs, rec centers,
and health food stores.

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THURSDAY RUN

Location: Bear Creek Lake Park (T2, P1-2, N3). The trails are good for
running in the snow. The park roads and bike paths are good alternates
if you prefer.

Please read the route description and map if you haven't run here before.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

It's supposed to be very cold on Thursday. We'll sit in our cars until
ready to go. I'll beep my horn and/or flash my lights when we're ready
to go.

Traffic tips: C-470 can be very slow from I-70 to Morrison Rd. An
alternate route is to take I-70 to the Red Rocks exit, #259, the next
exit after I-70. Go left, S, down the hill to the end in Morrison.
Turn left at the light and go ~1/2 mi to the start.

Via 6th ave., stay on the hwy to the end. Go left at the light onto
Colfax/US40. Continue up the hill and under I-70. Then follow the
above directions.

From Boulder, Golden, etc., Take hwy 93, to hwy 6, to the Taj Mahal
(Jeffco administration bldg.). Turn right at the light onto Heritage
rd. At the end, turn right up US40. Continue under I-70, then follow
the above directions.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

WEEKEND GROUPS

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:
2/18 – Chief Hosa
2/25 - Evergreen Lake House
3/4 - Genesee Overlook
3/11 - Evergreen HS
3/18 - Elk Meadow, lower lot
3/25 - Upper Bear Creek, 5mi marker

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

Karen Voss (DTR regular) is starting a new running group on Monday
evenings. The "Weekend Recovery Runs" will meet at Crown Hill Park, in
Wheat Ridge, at 6;15pm, on Monday evenings. The runs will be about 3-6
mi. Meet at the trail sign, at the east end of the parking lot, on
26th, a few blocks E of Kipling. Take 6th ave or I-70 to Wadsworth or
Kipling. Go N from 6th, or S from I-70, to 26th. Go W from Wadsworth,
or E from Kipling, to the park.

For more info, contact Karen at 720-838-8963 or info@...

++++++++++

Join the Denver Trail Runners team at the Run the Register stair
climb, Feb. 26. The stair climb race goes up the Wells Fargo, "Cash
Register" building, downtown Denver. The climb is 47 floors, 1,014
stairs, about 6-12 minutes of effort for most runners. A few of us did
some practice runs there last weekend. It's not quite the same as
running up a steep hill. The race benefits the American Lung
Association. http://www.runtheregister.com/

++++++++++

GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS

Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon. Please contact
him at 303-794-2952, or jrom794@...
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;  ;
http://www.trainingrx.com  danelle@...  970-389-4838

3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/10; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; 303-674-6441;
smartin@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6hr Uphill Run (down on chairlift);
http://www.beavercreek.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/23; Golden Leaf half-marathon; Snowmass to Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

Join us this Monday for a full moon run. The full moon is on Sunday,
but we will meet for a group run on Monday evening.

Location: North Table Mtn. We will explore some areas we don't
normally run.

Time: 6:15pm

What: A casual, group run. This will be an easy paced run, with the goal of
staying together in a group.

For location and directions, and for more info about DTR, go to
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run and ride
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ Carpools and group trips: Screamin' Snowman, Salida Marathon, Grand
Canyon, Kilimanjaro marathon
+ Weekly running pod cast
+ Runners World Best Store Survey
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

++++++++++

THURSDAY RUN

Location: Green Mtn (T3, P2-4, N3). There's a new variation for the
faster runners, which I'll explain on Thursday.

In case of rain/mud, the run will be moved to Bear Creek Lake Park.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

Ride: Weather permitting, a group of us will mtn. bike before the run.
We'll start the ride at 5pm (arrive early so you're ready to go at 5),
and ride for about an hour. That will leave time to change for the
ride. Sunset is at 5:30, with civil twilight at 5:58. Lights are still
recommended, but you may be able to get away without them (ride only).

The next Full Moon run will be Monday, Feb 13. The full moon is
actually Sunday night. Look for a message later in the week about this
run.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

WEEKEND GROUPS

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:
2/4: Upper Bear Creek. Meet at the 5 mile marker.
2/11: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS

Talon is interested in carpooling to the Screamin' Snowman SS race on
Sunday. Contact him at runtalon@...


Are you interested in running the Salida full/half marathon on 3/18?
Would you like to carpool and go with a group of other DTRs? If so,
let me know. This could be a fun road trip.
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon. Please contact
him at 303-794-2952, or jrom794@...
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/


Every Sunday, the Incline Club runs on trails in the Pikes Peak area.
They stay on lower trails for now, then venture higher up later in the
season. There is usually a large group, with a wide variety of
abilities. If interested in carpooling down, let me know and I'll
share your contact info with others who have expressed interest.


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

RUNNING PODCAST

There's a new running site that features a weekly pod cast. Pod cast
18, features an interview with Matt Carpenter, talking about a
"Willingness to Win". Matt is back in #19, in a segment called "The
Best Run Of Your Life."
www.runcastweekly.com

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RUNNERS WORLD SURVEY

Runner's World is doing their first ever Runner's Choice Award for
running stores. It's a short survey where you can list your favorite
running store in Best Customer Service, Best Community Outreach, Best
Product Selection, Best In General Excellence.

http://survey1.rodale.com/rodale-2way-v56/2wOMDD/Link.html

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TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;  ;
http://www.trainingrx.com  danelle@...  970-389-4838

3/18; Salida Zeb Pike/Turret Marathon and half marathon;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc/turret-marathon.htm

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

PLEASE READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (at the top of every weekly message)
FOR INFO INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. YOU MAY BE MISSING INPORTANT
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ DTR team at the Run the Register Stair Climb race, Feb 26
+ Weekly running podcast
+ Carpools and group trips: Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro marathon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

++++++++++

THURSDAY RUN

Location: Lookout/Chimney Gulch (T3, P3, N2). There are both trail and
road options. The trail is likely to be icy, especially on the upper
section. Screw shoes are strongly recommended. If you are
uncomfortable on ice, the road is a great run too. Some people will take the
trail up to Windy Saddle, continue up on the road from there, then stay on the
road all the way back down.

Screw shoe info:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTrailRunners/message/612
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

WEEKEND GROUPS

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:
2/4: Upper Bear Creek. Meet at the 5 mile marker.
2/11: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

RUN THE REGISTER

Join the Denver Trail Runners (DTR) team at the Run the Register race on Sun,
Feb 26. It's a race of 47 floors, 1,014 stairs, up the Wells Fargo bldg (aka
Cash Register bldg). Stair climbs are short (I'm guessing the winning time will
be under 6 min), high intensity, and fun. The race benefits the American Lung
Association. Mike Robbert has signed up as the DTR captain. Join the DTR team
when you sign up.
http://www.runtheregister.com/


++++++++++

RUNNING PODCAST

There's a new running site that features a weekly podcast. Podcast 18,
features an interview with Matt Carpenter, talking about a
"Willingness to Win". Matt is back in #19, in a segment called "The
Best Run Of Your Life."
www.runcastweekly.com

++++++++++

GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS

Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon.
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/. Please contact him at
303-794-2952, or jrom794@...


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

TRAIL/MOUNTAIN/SNOWSHOE EVENT CALENDAR

Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

2/1, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #3; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/4; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Frisco Nordic Center;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/4; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski; Silverthorne;
http://www.trainingrx.com

2/4; One from the Heart, Bash Series #2; SS or ski Uphill; Buttermilk
Mtn, Aspen; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-925-7429

2/5; Frisco Gold Rush; 5k/10k, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;  ;
http://www.trainingrx.com  danelle@...  970-389-4838

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/20; Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12km; Pine, CO;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

6/20, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #1; 6.5mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/25; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; ~13.1mi; Golden Gate Canyon State
Park, 15mi W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

7/11, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #2; 6.7mi; White Ranch, Golden;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/25, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #3; 10km; Elk Meadow, Evergreen;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/15, 6:40pm; Twilight Trail Series #4; 5.5mi; South Valley Park,
Littleton; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon race, multi-day group
trek to the start; http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

PLEASE READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (at the top of every weekly message)
FOR INFO INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. YOU MAY BE MISSING INPORTANT
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ FREE snowshoe race, Jan. 29, Echo Lake
+ Study participants needed – Free stride analysis
+ Carpools and group trips: Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro marathon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

++++++++++

THURSDAY RUN

Location: Chief Hosa (T=1-2, P=2, N=2). The route is easy to follow.
It's mostly on a maintained, dirt road. There will be snow at the top,
but you can skip that if you prefer.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at
6:15pm.

Directions: Take I70 to the Chief Hosa exit, #253. It's only 6mi up
the road from Golden; and, there's much less traffic going up the hill
than on C-470. Go to the S side of the hwy (left from Denver). Turn
left for ~100ft. Stay left at the Y, and immediately park along the
right side of the road.

Route: Start back at the "Y", and go up the road to the right. About
0.6mi up, there's a 3-way junction. Remember this for the return. Stay
right, and continue another 1.4mi to the paved road. Remember this
junction too. Take a sharp left, and continue up the hill. After
1/3mi, you'll pass a chain across the road, and the road becomes dirt.
It's another mile to the top. There will be snow and/or some ice on
this section. At the top, continue up to and touch the flagpole.

We'll take different routes on the way down, depending on speed. Slow
runners will go back the same way we came up. Remember to turn right
on the dirt road, shortly after passing the chain. Another 1.4 mi
down, stay left at the 3-way junction.

Intermediate runners will start down the same way, turning right on
the dirt road, to the 3-way junction. Stay right at the junction. This
road drops fairly steeply towards I70. At the bottom, the road curves
left, climbs up a bit, then continues back to the Y, from the other
direction. This way is ~¾ mi longer.

Faster runners will go past the dirt road the first time, and continue
down the paved road for a while. We'll make a group decision on how
far down to go. Then, we'll turn and head back up the paved road to
the dirt road. There, we'll go left down the dirt road. At the 3-way,
we'll go right, and return to the Y via the intermediate route.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

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:
1/28: Evergreen High School. Meet at the track. Mostly trails.
2/4: Upper Bear Creek. Meet at the 5 mile marker.
2/11: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

I'm putting on a FREE snowshoe race, this Sunday, January 29, 10:30am,
at Echo Lake. Location: Echo Lake is at the base of the Mt. Evans toll
road, 13 mi from Idaho Springs, 18 mi from Evergreen.

There will be two courses. The short course will be about 2mi with
~350' of climbing. The long course will be 5m-6m, with 1,000'+ of
climbing. Both courses will feature lots of powder and single track,
several log crossings and low branches, and a few other surprises. The
courses will be almost entirely in the tress, well protected from the
weather. They will be extremely well marked.

Join me on Saturday as I set the course. It'll take 4-5 hours of
hiking on snowshoes.

Registration: Not needed. Just show up on Sunday. However, let me know
if you'd like to help me set the course on Saturday.

Post race: No awards, but join us after at a nearby restaurant or
house. Location will be announced at the race.

For more info and directions, please go to my web site:
http://www.runuphillracing.com

++++++++++

Kristine Falk wrote:

"My name is Krissy Falk, and I am a graduate student in the Locomotion
Laboratory at CU, as well as a trail runner. I am currently looking
for subjects who would like to participate in a study on stride
frequency in uphill and downhill running and its effect on
biomechanics and metabolic cost. Participation is completely
voluntary. In order to participate, you must be 18-35 years old,
injury-free, have had no previous heart trouble (There is a short
questionnaire related to cardiac health and injury, which I can do
over the phone or by e-mail) and run at least 30 miles a week,
preferably hill running.

The study consists of three or four sessions: an orientation (<1
hour), one session on the level, and one at three degrees (5.2%)
uphill, and possibly one at three degrees (5.2%) downhill, each of
which will take less than 2 hours, probably closer to 1.5. Ideally, I
would like to have subjects do all four sessions, but due to the time
commitment, I would understand if it were only possible to do the
first three. Sessions would be scheduled at your convenience.

If you participate, I will be able to tell you if the stride frequency
you choose naturally is actually the most metabolically efficient
stride frequency for you, on the level, and for however many slopes
you choose to do. Additionally, I will be able to tell you if, should
your preferred stride frequency differ from your metabolically optimal
one, you should quicken or slow down your stride frequency to become
more efficient. Orientations will start later this week.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please call me
at (303) 492-0926 or e-mail me anytime at Kristine.Falk@...
and we can get through the questionnaire and schedule a time for
orientation. Feel free to pass this e-mail on to anyone else who might
be interested. Thanks much and enjoy the trails!"

++++++++++

Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon.
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/. Please contact him at
303-794-2952, or jrom794@...


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

1/25, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #2; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

1/28; Cordillera Snowshoe Adventure; 5k/10k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

1/29; Echo Lake SS race; 3k/10k; FREE; http://www.runuphillracing.com

2/1, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #3; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/4; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Frisco Nordic Center;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/4; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski; Silverthorne;
http://www.trainingrx.com

2/4; One from the Heart, Bash Series #2; SS or ski Uphill; Buttermilk
Mtn, Aspen; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-925-7429

2/5; Frisco Gold Rush; 5k/10k, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;
http://www.racingunderground.com/snowindex.html  danelle@...
  970-389-4838

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon + trek to the start;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

Haile Gebrselassie, of Ethiopia, shattered the world half-marathon record on
Sunday. He ran 58:55, taking 21 seconds off the previous record, while running
the second half of the Rock n Roll Marathon, in Arizona. That's just under a
4:30 pace. En route, he also took 30 seconds off the 20km record, clicking in at
55:48. Don't try this at home kids.


PLEASE READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (at the top of every weekly message)
FOR INFO INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. YOU MAY BE MISSING INPORTANT
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ FREE snowshoe race, Jan. 29, Echo Lake
+ Study participants needed – Free stride analysis
+ Carpools and group trips: Grand Canyon, Kilimanjaro marathon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

++++++++++

This Thursday's run is at South Table Mtn. The early group starts
around 5:30pm. The main group starts at 6:15pm.

If you are new to these trails, or to DTR, please follow the link
below to maps, route descriptions, driving directions, FAQs, and other
information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

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:
1/ 21: Genesee Overlook.
1/28: Evergreen High School. Meet at the track. Mostly trails.
2/4: Upper Bear Creek. Meet at the 5 mile marker.
2/11: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.


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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling to these runs, contact me and I
will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

I'm putting on a free snowshoe race on Sunday, January 29, 10:30am, at
Echo Lake. Location: Echo Lake is at the base of the Mt. Evans toll
road, 13 mi from Idaho Springs, 18 mi from Evergreen.

There will be two courses. The short course will be about 2mi with
~350' of climbing. The long course will be 5m-6m, with 1,000'+ of
climbing. Both courses will feature lots of powder and single track,
several log crossings and low branches, and a few other surprises. The
courses will be almost entirely in the tress, well protected from the
weather. They will be extremely well marked.

Join me on Saturday as I set the course. It'll take 4-5 hours of
hiking on snowshoes.

Registration: Not needed. Just show up on Sunday. However, let me know
if you'd like to help me set the course on Saturday.

Post race: No awards, but join us after at a nearby restaurant or
house. Location will be announced at the race.

For more info and directions, please go to my web site:
http://www.runuphillracing.com

++++++++++

Kristine Falk wrote:

"My name is Krissy Falk, and I am a graduate student in the Locomotion
Laboratory at CU, as well as a trail runner. I am currently looking
for subjects who would like to participate in a study on stride
frequency in uphill and downhill running and its effect on
biomechanics and metabolic cost. Participation is completely
voluntary. In order to participate, you must be 18-35 years old,
injury-free, have had no previous heart trouble (There is a short
questionnaire related to cardiac health and injury, which I can do
over the phone or by e-mail) and run at least 30 miles a week,
preferably hill running.

The study consists of three or four sessions: an orientation (<1
hour), one session on the level, and one at three degrees (5.2%)
uphill, and possibly one at three degrees (5.2%) downhill, each of
which will take less than 2 hours, probably closer to 1.5. Ideally, I
would like to have subjects do all four sessions, but due to the time
commitment, I would understand if it were only possible to do the
first three. Sessions would be scheduled at your convenience.

If you participate, I will be able to tell you if the stride frequency
you choose naturally is actually the most metabolically efficient
stride frequency for you, on the level, and for however many slopes
you choose to do. Additionally, I will be able to tell you if, should
your preferred stride frequency differ from your metabolically optimal
one, you should quicken or slow down your stride frequency to become
more efficient. Orientations will start later this week.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please call me
at (303) 492-0926 or e-mail me anytime at Kristine.Falk@...
and we can get through the questionnaire and schedule a time for
orientation. Feel free to pass this e-mail on to anyone else who might
be interested. Thanks much and enjoy the trails!"

++++++++++

Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon.
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/. Please contact him at
303-794-2952, or jrom794@...


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

++++++++++

Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

1/18, 7pm; Ultra High Altitude Training - Running and Trekking in
Nepal; Free slide show and talk; Fleet Feet Sports, Boulder;
http://www.fleetfeetboulder.com/

1/18, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #1; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

1/18, 5:45pm; Breckenridge Social Snowshoe Race #1; Gold Run Nordic
Center; http://www.breckenridgenordic.com/events_05_06.html;
http://www.active.com

1/21; Pazzo's Colorado State Championships; 9mi; Meadow Mountain,
Minturn; http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html
970-845-0931

1/21; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

1/25, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #2; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

1/28; Cordillera Snowshoe Adventure; 5k/10k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

1/29; Echo Lake SS race; 3l/10k; FREE; http://www.runuphillracing.com

2/1, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #3; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/4; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Frisco Nordic Center;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/4; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski; Silverthorne;
http://www.trainingrx.com

2/4; One from the Heart, Bash Series #2; SS or ski Uphill; Buttermilk
Mtn, Aspen; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-925-7429

2/5; Frisco Gold Rush; 5k/10k, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/25; Summit Triathlon Series; run/SS, mtn bike, x-c ski;
Breckenridge; http://www.trainingrx.com

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;
http://www.racingunderground.com/snowindex.html  danelle@...
  970-389-4838

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/20; Hayden Cog Run; 8.4mi uphill, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

6/17; Hot Springs Shortcut; 7mi; http://www.runningseries.com

6/17; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/1; Spring Creek Memorial; 9.5mi, 5k; http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mtn Run; 12k, 5k; http://www.racingunderground.com/

7/9; Mountain Madness; ½ marathon; http://www.runningseries.com

8/5; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; http://www.runningseries.com

8/20; Continental Divide; 16mi; http://www.runningseries.com

9/3; 10K at 10,000 Feet; 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/9; Kremmling Road Kill; ½ marathon, 10k; http://www.runningseries.com

9/24; Pilot Run for Literacy; 7mi, 3mi; http://www.runningseries.com

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon + trek to the start;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

PLEASE READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (at the top of every weekly message)
FOR INFO INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. YOU MAY BE MISSING INPORTANT
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Study participants needed – NEW ADDED
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ Carpools and group trips: Grand Lake Snowshoe, Grand Canyon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

++++++++++

This Thursday's run is at Red Rocks. Forecast calls for strong winds
and a chance of rain, so Red Rocks is a safe bet. Depending on
conditions, you'll have the option of either running the road or trail
route. This will be the full moon run for the month (it's actually
early Sat morning). That means that we'll try to keep the pace social.
The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at 6:15pm.

If you are new to these trails, or to DTR, please follow the link
below to maps, route descriptions, driving directions, FAQs, and other
information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

++++++++++

Kristine Falk wrote:

"My name is Krissy Falk, and I am a graduate student in the Locomotion
Laboratory at CU, as well as a trail runner. I am currently looking
for subjects who would like to participate in a study on stride
frequency in uphill and downhill running and its effect on
biomechanics and metabolic cost. Participation is completely
voluntary. In order to participate, you must be 18-35 years old,
injury-free, have had no previous heart trouble (There is a short
questionnaire related to cardiac health and injury, which I can do
over the phone or by e-mail) and run at least 30 miles a week,
preferably hill running.

The study consists of three or four sessions: an orientation (<1
hour), one session on the level, and one at three degrees (5.2%)
uphill, and possibly one at three degrees (5.2%) downhill, each of
which will take less than 2 hours, probably closer to 1.5. Ideally, I
would like to have subjects do all four sessions, but due to the time
commitment, I would understand if it were only possible to do the
first three. Sessions would be scheduled at your convenience.

If you participate, I will be able to tell you if the stride frequency
you choose naturally is actually the most metabolically efficient
stride frequency for you, on the level, and for however many slopes
you choose to do. Additionally, I will be able to tell you if, should
your preferred stride frequency differ from your metabolically optimal
one, you should quicken or slow down your stride frequency to become
more efficient. Orientations will start later this week.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please call me
at (303) 492-0926 or e-mail me anytime at Kristine.Falk@...
and we can get through the questionnaire and schedule a time for
orientation. Feel free to pass this e-mail on to anyone else who might
be interested. Thanks much and enjoy the trails!"
--

Free annual Resting Metabolic Rate and Body Fat composition for 4
years plus dietary analysis plus moneys: The University of Colorado
Health Sciences Center is looking for men/women, age 25-35, bmi 17-23.
The study is extensive, you are required to wear a motion sensor suit
for 1 week, stay overnight on site, and come back in for follow up
once a year for four years. But if you are interested in RMR and body
composition, it is worth it. Plus you get $1100 for completion of the
study. For more information contact Human Nutrition Recruitment line
303.315.4087 ext 6, or email EATS.study@...
--

Another study at the Health Sciences Center will give you free RMR,
VO2 Max and Submax and cholesterol measurements plus $400. They are
looking for healthy men/women, age 40-65. For more information email
kathleen.gavin@...

++++++++++

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:
1/14: Evergreen Lake House.
1/ 21: Genesee Overlook.
1/28: Evergreen High School. Meet at the track. Mostly trails.
2/4: Upper Bear Creek. Meet at the 5 mile marker.
2/11: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.

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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling down to these runs, contact me and
I will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

++++++++++

Several of us are planning to go to the Grand Lake Snowshoe Festival
this weekend. Some of us may get a cabin or condo for the weekend.
Others may carpool up and back on Saturday. Let me know if you are
interested in either. http://www.grandlakesnowshoefestival.com


Paul Grimm is planning to run the Grand Canyon the weekend of April
7-9. He's interested in company. GC is a spectacularly beautiful
place. Runs can range from short, couple of hour hikes; to the
42-48mi, all day, rim-to-rim-to-rim round trip. If interested or for
questions, contact Paul at grimm_p@...


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon.
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/. Please contact him at
303-794-2952, or jrom794@...


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

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Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

1/14; Grand Lake SS Festival; 5k/10k & other events (e.g., kids race,
tours, geo-caching); Grand Lake; http://www.grandlakesnowshoefestival.com

1/14; Crazy 8's; 8m/16m; Aurora Reservoir;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

1/14; Swift Skedaddle SS race; 4k/10k; Silverthorne;
http://www.racingunderground.com/snowindex.html  danelle@...
  970-389-4838

1/18, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #1; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

1/18, 5:45pm; Breckenridge Social Snowshoe Race #1; Gold Run Nordic
Center; http://www.breckenridgenordic.com/events_05_06.html;
http://www.active.com

1/21; Pazzo's Colorado State Championships; 9mi; Meadow Mountain,
Minturn; http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html
970-845-0931

1/21; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

1/25, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #2; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

1/28; Cordillera Snowshoe Adventure; 5k/10k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/1, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #3; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/4; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Frisco Nordic Center;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/4; One from the Heart, Bash Series #2; SS or ski Uphill; Buttermilk
Mtn, Aspen; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-925-7429

2/5; Frisco Gold Rush; 5k/10k, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm  303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/  970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html  970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;
http://www.racingunderground.com/snowindex.html  danelle@...
  970-389-4838

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html  (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org  (719) 395-6612

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com  Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...

11/4-17; Nepal Trek and Trail Run; ½-marathon + trek to the start;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com/

This Sunday is the first Rocky Mountain Road Runners (RMRR) Trophy
Series (TS) race of the year.

The TS is a unique and fun race series that features a handicapped
start and scoring system. That means that the slower runners/walkers
start first, and the faster ones start later. That makes for fun and
exciting finishes, with everyone finishing at about the same time.

Your start time is based on a handicap score from previous TS races.
For newcomers, RMRR can use a recent race time (e.g., 5k/10k) to
assign you a start time. At this month's 10k race, I will start about
30 minutes (that's right) after the first starter.

After each race, awards are given to the top 15 run finishers (members
only), top 3 race walkers, and the fast male and female (open to all
runners). Throughout the year, members score points, based on their
finish, in the handicap and scratch categories, towards season long
awards.

The TS is a great training tool, as well as a lot of fun. Instead of
starting in a large pack, you start with a few people, or alone. This
teaches you to pace yourself properly. The crowded finishes teach you
to finish strong.

The TS races take place once a month, all 12 months of the year. The
distances range from 2mi to 10mi. The races are free for RMRR members,
and only $5 for non-members. RMRR membership has other benefits
including discounts at running stores and race entries, free track
workouts, and magazine subscriptions.

This Sunday's race is a 10k, at Twin Lakes Park, in Adams County. Twin
Lakes Park is at 70th & Broadway, near the junction of I-25, I-76, and
US36.

For more information and directions, go to www.rmrr.org

PLEASE READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (at the top of every weekly message)
FOR INFO INCLUDED IN THIS MESSAGE. YOU MAY BE MISSING INPORTANT
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES.

In this week's message:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Free Snowshoe Demo event.
+ Study participants needed
+ Weekend groups: Sat Evergreen Runners Circle, Sun Golden, Sun Pikes Peak
+ Carpools and group trips: Chilly Hilly, Kilimanjaro Marathon
+ Trail Races, clinics and other upcoming events. NEW EVENTS ADDED!

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This Thursday's run is at the Hogback/Matthews Winters. The early
group starts around 5:30pm. The main group starts at 6:15pm.

This is one of the few times we can run this route in the winter. You
can expect a little snow or ice on the north side of Morrison Slide -
coming down the hill to MS2 (see the map on the web site), for those
taking the longer route; and in the small gully just past MS2, for
everyone. Otherwise, it should be dry and ice free.

If you are new to these trails, or to DTR, please follow the link
below to maps, route descriptions, driving directions, FAQs, and other
information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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If you've ever wanted to try snowshoes, this Saturday is the day.
Winter Trails is a HUGE, FREE snowshoe demo event. Winter Trails takes
place at Echo Lake, at the base of the Mt. Evans toll road. There will
be hundreds of demos for you to try from different snowshoe companies,
guided hikes, kids events, food and raffles. It goes from 10am-3pm.
You can get there by taking hwy 103, Squaw Pass Rd, 13.5mi from Idaho
Springs, or 18 mi from Bergen Park (2mi from I70 via Evergreen
Parkway). For more info, go to http://wintertrails.org/, or call REI
at 303.756.3100

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Free annual Resting Metabolic Rate and Body Fat composition for 4
years plus dietary analysis plus moneys: The University of Colorado
Health Sciences Center is looking for men/women, age 25-35, bmi 17-23.
The study is extensive, you are required to wear a motion sensor suit
for 1 week, stay overnight on site, and come back in for follow up
once a year for four years. But if you are interested in RMR and body
composition, it is worth it. Plus you get $1100 for completion of the
study. For more information contact Human Nutrition Recruitment line
303.315.4087 ext 6, or email EATS.study@...

Another study at the Health Sciences Center will give you free RMR,
VO2 Max and Submax and cholesterol measurements plus $400. They are
looking for healthy men/women, age 40-65. For more information email
kathleen.gavin@...

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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:


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.


The Incline Club holds long runs, on Sundays, in the Pike Peak area.
They stay fairly low over the winter, then gradually venture up higher
as the trails dry, in the spring. There is a large turnout, often >100
people, even over the winter, with a wide range of abilities. For more
info, go to http://www.inclineclub.com

If you are interested in carpooling down to these runs, contact me and
I will share your e-mail address with others who are also interested.

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Several of us are planning to go to the Grand Lake Snowshoe Festival
on 1/14. Some of us may get a cabin or condo for the weekend. Others
may carpool up and back on Saturday. Let me know if you are interested
in either. http://www.grandlakesnowshoefestival.com


The ChillyHilly is a 5-race, 2-day, trail event, near Bloomington, IN,
on Jan 21-22. It starts with a 10k run on Sat afternoon, then a 4mi
run that night. On Sunday, there's a 5km, 10mi, and 1mi run, all
before noon. Housing (Sat night) and meals are included in the entry.
You can do it as an individual, or relay. We will fly out Friday
afternoon or evening, and return Sunday night. We are making final
plans to go as a group. There are some good airfare prices now, that
won't last. Contact me if interested, adam@.... Race
info: http://www.hoosier200.com/chilihilly.htm


Jim Romero is looking for anyone interested in joining him/group this
coming Feb 2006 to run the Kilimanjaro marathon. He would be
interested in people looking to run the marathon, and/or do a safari,
and/or climb the mighty Kilimanjaro after the marathon.
http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/. Please contact him at
303-794-2952, or jrom794@...


Interested in carpooling or group road trips to other races? Let me know.

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Upcoming trail/snowshoe (SS) races and events:

1/7; 17th annual Turquoise Lake SS Race; 20mi; Leadville;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc; tsobal@...; Tom Sobal, (719)
539-4112

1/7; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #2; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

1/7; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities; Echo
Lake; http://www.wintertrails.org

1/7; Highlands Uphill, Bash Series #2; SS or ski uphill; Aspen
Highlands; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-920-5140

1/14; Grand Lake SS Festival; 5k/10k & other events (e.g., kids race,
tours, geo-caching); Grand Lake; http://www.grandlakesnowshoefestival.com

1/14; Crazy 8's; 8m/16m; Aurora Reservoir;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

1/14; Swift Skedaddle SS race; 4k/10k; Silverthorne;
http://www.racingunderground.com/snowindex.html; danelle@...;
970-389-4838

1/18, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #1; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

1/18, 5:45pm; Breckenridge Social Snowshoe Race #1; Gold Run Nordic
Center; http://www.breckenridgenordic.com/events_05_06.html;
http://www.active.com

1/21; Pazzo's Colorado State Championships; 9mi; Meadow Mountain,
Minturn; http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html;
970-845-0931

1/21; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

1/25, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #2; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

1/28; Cordillera Snowshoe Adventure; 5k/10k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/1, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #3; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/4; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Frisco Nordic Center;
http://www.rmoc.org, tentative

2/4; One from the Heart, Bash Series #2; SS or ski Uphill; Buttermilk
Mtn, Aspen; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-925-7429

2/5; Frisco Gold Rush; 5k/10k, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815

2/8, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #4; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/11; Beaver Creek SS Adventure Series #3; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek
Resort; http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

2/12; Screamin' Snowman SS race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com/sssnowman.html

2/15, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #5; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/18; Winter Trails; FREE SS demos, guided hikes, kids activities;
Estes Park; http://www.wintertrails.org

2/18; Chilly Cheeks Duathlon; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.racingunderground.com/chillycheeks.html

2/18; Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon; 43mi road bike, run, x-c ski,
snowshoe; Grants, NM; http://mttaylorquad.org

2/22, 5:30pm; Nighthawks Race Series #6; SS (4-6k) and ski races;
Eldora Mtn Resort, Nederland;
http://www.eldora.com/mountainInfo/events.cfm; 303-440-8700 ext #267

2/25; Snowman Stampede; 10m/20m; Cherry Creek State Park;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/WinterDistanceSeries.html

2/25; Snowshoe (and x-c ski) Orienteering; Snow Mtn Ranch, Granby;
http://www.rmoc.org, tentative

2/25, 7pm; Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Adventure; 5k; Edwards;
http://www.altituderacing.com/ssraces.html

2/26; Run the Register; 47 floor stair climb race; Wells Fargo bldg,
Denver; http://www.runtheregister.com/

2/28; Mother of All Ascensions, Bash Series #4; SS or ski uphill;
Snowmass Mtn; http://www.aspenrecreation.com/; 970-922-2297

3/4, 7pm; Billy's Island Grill Night SS race; 5mi; Vail Mountain;
http://www.pedalpowerbike.com/Pedal%20Power%20Events.html; 970-845-0931

3/5; North American SS Championships; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/12; Swift Skedaddle SS race; Gold Run Nordic Center;
http://www.racingunderground.com/snowindex.html; danelle@...;
970-389-4838

3/18; America's Uphill, Bash Series #5; 2.5mi of anything goes (SS or
ski); Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com/americasuphill.aspx;
970-925-2849

3/24-26; US National SS Championships; Bolton Valley, VT;
http://www.snowshoeracing.com/national_championship06.htm

4/1; Snowshoe Shuffle; 5k/10k; Beaver Creek Resort;
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

4/8; K-9 Uphill; dog and human team SS race; "Demo dogs and snowshoes
available", Buttermilk Mtn; (970) 925-1069 or
http://www.sundogathletics.com

4/21; Spring Desert Ultra and Trail Runs; 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M; Fruita;
http://geminiadventures.com

4/29; Greenland Trail Races; 50K, 25K, 8M; Castle Rock;
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/other/Greenland50K.html; (720) 570-3469

5/6; Collegiate Peaks; 25m/50m; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org; (719) 395-6612

5/26; Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; www.EverestMarathon.com; Becky
Harrison, North American Organizer, 603-374-2438,
becky@...