This is a regular reminder about how DTR works.

DTR is a free group of people who run trails in the Denver area.

This is a newsletter type group, not a discussion group. Only a
handful of people can send messeges to the group. Repeated surveys has
determined that that's the way the group likes it.

This doesn't mean that you can't send something appropriate to the
group. If you do have something to send, send it to us and we will
pass it on to the group if appropriate.
DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com

DTR is designed to be as self-service as possible. This includes
joining, leaving, or changing your e-mail subscription. Just about
anything you might want to know about the group can be found at either:
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/ (including a FAQ page), or
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTrailRunners

Please read the info there - including FAQs, maps and directions, and
old messages - before sending a question. There are over 1,400 people
(as of 8/1/07) on the Yahoo list and we don't have time to respond to
every individual questions. A lot of time and energy has been spent in
developing the site info. Then, if you still have questions, feel free
to contact us at DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com

The Thursday evening run is the only regularly scheduled run. Other
runs - weekends, weekday mornings, other afternoons, etc. - happen
when someone volunteers to lead a run. Leading doesn't mean being the
fastest runner. It just means setting a time/place, and explaining the
run to others who show up. If you want to run with others at another
time, let us know and we will pass it on to the group. Only a small
portion of the 1,400 show up on Thursdays. Chances are others on the
list are interested in other runs too "Build it and they will come."

This also applies to carpooling to runs or races. Share the gas costs
and have some company. Let us know several days in advance, so we have
time to pass it on to the group.

Please don't be intimidated. The group is for all ages and ability -
REALLY. We have people from low 30s 10k speed, to 60+, and some who
walk the trails. Come on out and have fun. You'll meet some good
people. And, the only way to get better is to get out there.

When you do show up, please introduce yourself to me and others. We
try to greet new people and make them feel welcome, but sometimes I
forget or don't have time. Please don't be shy.

If you have other ideas for the group, please let us know. The group
is here for your benefit.

Train smart.

See you on the trails.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools:
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Wild West Relay: Free Entry and Runners Needed
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Gudy Gaskill Trail (Genesee). The main group will start at 6:15pm;
the
early group at 5:30pm. Meet at the school.

Genesee is a lot closer than you think. It only takes 6-7 minutes to
get there from the Morrison exit. If you're coming from Denver or the
north, that's less time than it takes to get to Falcon or Green. From
the SW (e.g., Littleton), that's less time than it takes to get to
Lookout or N. Table.

Run notes: There are no maps at the trailhead, and only a few trail signs. If
you
haven't run here before, please bring a copy of the map and route
description. If you want to take it easy, there are options to shorten
the run. There are some great views, overlooking Clear Creek canyon,
along the run. In case of rain, we'll run the roads around Genesee.

There are no bathrooms or changing facilities at the run.

Tentative schedule:
8/9: North Table
8/16: Green Mtn.
8/23: Lair `o the Bear, picnic.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
8/4: Alderfer/Three Sisters, from the yellow house to the top of
Evergreen Peak.
8/11: Genesee Overlook.
8/18: Evergreen Lake House.
8/25: Maxwell Falls.

SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to any of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 8/8, 8/22
8/11; Georgetown-Idaho Springs half marathon

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb,

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WILD WEST RELAY
Jack Bascom writes:
"My Wild West Relay team did not come together. Registration has
already been paid. If any one wants the erpeirece [sic] call me at
(415) 775-0158 or email jxtripper@...."

Mike Hoffman, mrh@... writes:
"As it turns out, we have a team of Hashers that just had a couple last-minute
drop-outs (one due to a knee injury).

Do you think anyone in the DTR would like to join our team?  We are not running
competitvely, just to enjoy ourselves, have some good runs, and complete the
course.  (Since we are registered in the "Hash House Harriers" division, we're
pretty much guaranteed a medal, though.  :-) )

If I had to put down "qualifications", I'd say we are looking for people who are
friendly, have a good sense of humor, and don't mind not "winning".  We have no
speed quals or anything like that -- just be able to complete your assigned
legs.

Oh, and we won't be doing anything "hash" like while on trail, although there
will be a cooler of beer (along with water, soda, Gatorade) in the van."

The race is this weekend. For info, go to
http://www.wildwestrelay.com

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

Steamboat Running Series. Fun courses. Friendly atmosphere.
http://www.runningseries.com
8/4; Mt. Werner
8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run
9/2; 10k @ 10,000'. 23rd annual, around a lot longer than the copycat
race in Vail.

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RACE CALENDAR
8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

*8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

*8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

*9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director.

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/10; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

This week's speed workout will be at Chief Hosa in Genesee. Meet by
the "Y", just below the lodge, at 6:00pm.

Workout: Hill repeats, about 0.3mi, on a non-technical dirt road;
you can use road shoes. We'll run hard up, jog easy down, and repeat
for about 30 minutes. If you get there late, after parking, jog along
the dirt road to the left of the "Y", for about 3/4mi, until the road
turns 90º right. We'll run hard from there, the bottom of the hill, by
I70, to the 3-way junction above.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, not distance, so we'll start and finish
together. The route is designed typically with the hard efforts on
climbs and/or non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will
be easy efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts
with power training for hills.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Runner needed for Wild West Relay
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Boettcher Mansion Nature Center
in Genesee. Meet there at 6:00pm.

Directions: Take I70 to the Lookout Mountain/Buffalo Bill exit, #256,
then follow large brown signs.
From Denver, take a right from the off ramp, then an immediate left on
the frontage road, US40.
Go ¾ mi to Lookout Mtn Rd, the 2nd street.
Turn right and go ~1.4mi
Turn left at Colorow and go ~1.2mi to the mansion.
Meet in front of the nature center.

From Golden and north: Take hwy 93 S to hwy 6 E, to Lookout Mtn
Rd/19th Street.
Turn right, W up the road. Follow the winding road ~5.5 miles up.
About ¼ mi after the road flattens out, just past the Buffalo Bill
museum, take the next right onto Colorow Rd.
Go ~3/4 mi to the mansion.

This is the same workout as two weeks ago. Run a clockwise loop on the
Meadow Loop trail. Start at the bottom of the hill, ~30 yards down
from the lower junction with the Forest Loop trail, by the log fence.
Run hard, along Meadow Loop, to the upper junction with Forest Loop.
Jog down the short connector trail to the start. We'll do 4-5 repeats;
about 4-5 min hard, with about a 1:30 jog in between. The footing is
good. It is relatively flat with a gradual rise at the start, a short
uphill in the middle, then a gentle drop and rise to the end. You can
leave water bottles, etc., at the lower junction, to use during the
workout. The trails are at ~7,500', so it should be cooler than down
in town.

Links to trail maps:
http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R14.htm
http://jeffco.us/jeffco/openspace_uploads/windys.pdf
http://jeffco.us/boettcher/index.htm

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Deer Creek. The main group will meet at 6:15pm*; the
early group at 5:30pm. *Deer Creek is a longer drive for most people.
So, we may delay the start 5-10 minutes.

Directions to Deer Creek Canyon Park:  Take C-470 to the Kipling exit.  Go south
on Kipling for less than 1/4 mile, then turn right, onto W. Ute Avenue.  At the
bottom of the hill, bear right onto Deer Creek Canyon Road.  Stay on Deer Creek
Canyon Road, following the brown signs for the park.  Turn left onto Grizzly
Drive, then right into Deer Creek Canyon Park.

Run notes: This is one of our longer runs; 1:30-1:40. Plan or adjust
your route to finish no later than 8:00pm. If you start late, shorten
your run to finish with everyone else.

Tentative schedule:
8/2: Gudy Gaskill
8/9: North Table
8/16: Green Mtn.
8/23: Lair `o the Bear, picnic.

If you want to make up the time trial, we can talk this Thursday about
an alternate date. The schedule is flexible. I try to avoid scheduling
the time trial right before or after big races. I know a lot of people
are racing Georgetown-Idaho Springs, Pikes and Leadville.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
7/28: O'Fallon Park.
8/4: Alderfer/Three Sisters, from the yellow house to the top of
Evergreen Peak.
8/11: Genesee Overlook.
8/18: Evergreen Lake House.
8/25: Maxwell Falls.

SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to any of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 7/25, 8/8, 8/22

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb,
++++++++++
RELAY RUNNER NEEDED
Jack Bascom writes:
"An Out-Of-State relay team is looking for a runner to join us in the
Wild West Relay from Ft. Collins to Steamboat Springs, held on Aug 3rd
and 4th. For details see the web site www.wildwestrelay.com If
interested e-mail me at jxtripper@... or call (415) 775-0158"

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

Steamboat Running Series. Fun courses. Friendly atmosphere.
http://www.runningseries.com
7/28; Spring Creek
8/4; Mt. Werner
8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run
9/2; 10k @ 10,000'. 23rd annual, around a lot longer than the copy cat
race in Vail.

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*7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

*8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

*8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

*9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director.

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/10; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

Join us Sunday for a long run at Herman's Gulch. Herman's Gulch is off
of I-70, at the last exit before the Loveland ski area, #218, about
10mi past Georgetown.

The start is at about 10,300'. The run goes uphill, starting in the
trees, then opening up into a gorgeous meadow. Continue up to the
lake, about 3mi one-way, about 12,000'. Shortly before the lake, we'll
go right onto the Continental Divide trail. This takes us up to around
13,000'. There are great views; consider bringing a camera. You can
continue N and E along the divide trail to Jones Pass, Berthoud Pass,
and beyond. We won't go that far. We'll agree on a turn around time at
the start.

The run is out-and-back, so you can go as long or short as you want.
If you're tired after the Golden Gate Canyon race, join us and just do
it as a great hike.

Meet at 7:00am, at the Cold Spring Park-n-Ride, 4th and Union, in
Lakewood. Take 6th ave. to the Simms/Union exit. Go south. Take the
first left at 4th, then left into the lot. Look for me in a white
Prius, license plate RUNUPHL.
http://www.rtd-denver.com/parknride/index.html

If coming from Evergreen, we'll pick you up at the bottom of Floyd
Hill (jct of hwy 65 & I70), at 7:20-7:30am. RSVP if meeting us here so
we know to stop and wait for you. Reply is not necessary if meeting us
at Cold Spring.

If you're late or lost, call me at 303-870-0487.

We hope to start running a little after 8:00am.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Rain and muddy trails
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run and potluck
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools: Brekenridge
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


RAIN
Last Thursday, around 5:15pm, when people were calling me about the
run, it was raining at Falcon and Red Rocks. It was easier to redirect
the group to Red Rocks at that time, rather than try to move a large
group at the last minute. Even if the trail might have been fine.

Please don't run on wet or muddy trails. The impact creates ruts and
speeds erosion. It's not just puddles of water and mud, but when the
trails are even a little wet, they are softer and more prone to damage.

If you do find yourself on a muddy trail, please stay on the trail and
run through the mud and water. Don't run off the trail, on the
vegetation. This unnecessarily widens the footprint of the trail.
Also, please stay on official trails and avoid informal, or "social"
trails.

Trails get enough wear and tear already. There are so few wet days
here that it shouldn't be too much of a burden to save you
run/hike/ride for a dry day. As a general rule, DTR will always make
the conservative decision.

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TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Mt. Falcon, UPPER lot. Meet at
6:00pm.

The workout will be a counter-clockwise loop of the Meadow and Castle
trails. We'll run hard from the low point on the Meadow trail, up
Castle, then left to the Meadow/Tower junction. Then, jog easily back
down to the low point.
The trails are at ~7,500'+, so it should be noticeably cooler than
down in town.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN & RIDE
Run Location: Elk Meadow, LOWER LOT. The main group will meet at
6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: Please plan your run to be at Kendra's around 7:30. We'll
run in a counter-clockwise direction. From the lot, go right down the
hill, then left onto Painters Pause.

Short: Take every left turn; onto Founders; up Meadow View; across
Meadow View to Elk Ridge; down Elk Ridge; then down Sleepy "S" back to
the lot.

Intermediate: Stay on Painters Pause to the top of the meadow; left
onto Meadow View; through the trees all the way around to Sleepy "S";
down Sleepy "S" to the finish.

Long: Follow the intermediate route to the S end of Meadow View; go
right and run down Meadow to the Stagecoach, upper lot, 0.3mi; return
back up the Meadow trail; right on Sleepy "S" to the finish.

Mtn Bike: Meet at 5:10. We'll ride for about 55 min, in time to make
it back for the run at 6:15.

Potluck: At Kendra's, after the run. Kendra lives a short distance
from Elk (directions below). Things to bring: grillables, hot dishes,
fruit, green or pasta salads, side dishes, desserts, beer, wine,
sodas, juice. Be creative. You'll pass a King Soopers on the way to
Elk, and an Albertsons and Safeway on the way to Kendra's house. It's
OK to come even if you can't or forget to bring food. There's usually
plenty of extra food and drink.

Directions to Kendra's: From Elk Meadow, Go back to hwy 74, and turn
right. Continue on hwy 74 for another 2-2.5mi. After passing the
Safeway, as you are going downhill, take the second left onto Douglas
Park Rd (there's no sign). If you hit the lake, you've gone too far.
At the top of the hill, stay left at the first "Y", then take the next
right onto Pine Drive. Follow Pine for ~¾mi, around a big curve. As
you start going uphill, look for a fire hydrant on the left. Turn left
just before the fire hydrant, and head down the long driveway.
Kendra's house is at the bottom. Park anywhere.
27895 Pine Drive, Evergreen, 80439
(303) 679-3202

Tentative schedule:
7/26: Deer Creek
8/2: Gudy Gaskill
8/9: North Table
8/16: Green Mtn.
8/23: Lair `o the Bear, picnic.

If you want to make up the time trial, we can talk this Thursday about
an alternate date. The schedule is flexible. I try to avoid scheduling
the time trial right before or after big races. I know a lot of people
are racing Georgetown-Idaho Springs, Pikes and Leadville.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
7/21: Elk Meadow. Lower lot.
7/28: O'Fallon Park.
8/4: Alderfer/Three Sisters, from the yellow house to the top of
Evergreen Peak.
8/11: Genesee Overlook.
8/18: Evergreen Lake House.
8/25: Maxwell Falls.

SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to either of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
7/21; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop, 7/21
Boulder Running Works
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

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*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director.

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/10; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

This weekend is the Mile High Nationals drag racing event at Bandimere
Speedway, in Morrison. The event officially runs Fri-Sun. However,
there will be increased activity and traffic around the speedway on
Thursday. You may be better off avoiding the area around Morrison
Roads and Rooney Roads on your way to Falcon. Here are some alternate
routes:

From Denver and the north: Take I-70 past the C-470 interchange, to
the next exit, Red Rocks, #259. There is not concert at Red Rocks that
evening. Go left (from Denver, right if from Evergreen), south off the
highway. Follow the road ~2.5mi down to Morrison. Turn right at the T
intersection, in Morrison, for ~200 yards. Turn left at hwy 8 for
~1/2mi. Look for the Falcon sign.

From the south, take hwy 285 SW, up the canyon, to the next exit W of
C-470. Go S on hwy 8, past The Fort restaurant, ~1mi. Look for the
Falcon sign.


Forecast calls for a decent chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms
Thursday afternoon/evening. If there is a significant amount of rain
or storm activity, or if the trail is muddy, we won't run at Falcon.
Instead, we'll run at Red Rocks (not a time trial). Meet at the
Trading Post. If you are unsure, call my cell phone after 4:30pm,
303-870-0487.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Morrison&state=CO&site=BOU

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Boettcher Mansion in Genesee.
Meet there at 6:00pm.

Directions: Take I70 to the Lookout Mountain/Buffalo Bill exit, #256,
then follow large brown signs.
From Denver, take a right from the off ramp, then an immediate left on
the frontage road, US40.
Go ¾ mi to Lookout Mtn Rd, the 2nd street.
Turn right and go ~1.4mi
Turn left at Colorow and go ~1.2mi to the mansion.
Meet in front of the nature center.

From Golden and north: Take hwy 93 S to hwy 6 E, to Lookout Mtn
Rd/19th Street. Turn right, W up the road. Follow the windy road ~5.5
miles up. About ¼ mi after the road flattens out, just past the
Buffalo Bill museum, take the next right onto Colorow Rd. Go ~3/4 mi
to the mansion.

The workout will be clockwise on the Meadow Loop trail. Start at the
bottom of the hill, ~30 yards down from the lower junction with the
Forest Loop trail. Run hard, along Meadow Loop, to the upper junction
with Forest Loop. Jog down the short connector trail to the start.
We'll do 4-5 repeats; about 4-5 min hard, with about a 1:30 jog in
between. The footing is good. It is relatively flat with a gradual
rise at the start, a short uphill in the middle, then a gentle drop
and rise to the end. You can leave water bottles, etc., at the lower
junction, to use during the workout.
The trails are at ~7,500', so it should be cooler than down in town.

Links to trail maps:
http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R14.htm
http://jeffco.us/jeffco/openspace_uploads/windys.pdf
http://jeffco.us/boettcher/index.htm

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Mount Falcon, LOWER LOT. The main group will meet at
6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: This is one of our regular Falcon time trials (TT). We do
this regularly as a way to track your progress through the season. The
TT course is ~2.5mi, ~1,400' uphill. The TT is only uphill. We do the
downhill easy. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are. The times
have ranged from 22:45 to 55:00. We stagger the starts so that
everyone finishes at about the same time. We'll gather at the top,
collect the times, then, do a short, easy run, as a group, on the
upper trails, before heading back down.

Start times: Pick your start time (below) based on an average 10k
(flat road) pace, or your TT time from May. A lot of first timers
start earlier than necessary, then end up waiting quite a while at the
top for the rest of us to finish. Because of the staggered starts,
it's usually the faster runners who are among the last ones to finish.

10k calc: Start (after first group) – Pace/mi for 10km
0:00 – 10:00/mi
4:00 – 9:00/mi
8:00 - 8:00/mi
12:00 - 7:00/mi
15:00 - 6:00/mi

May's TT calc: If you were slower than 44:00, start at 0:00. Everyone
else, subtract your May time from 44:00. Example: If your May time was
38:25, then your start time should be 44:00 – 38:25, or 5:35.

Please bring a stopwatch. At the finish, please wait for everyone
under the gazebo. I (Adam) will carry up a pen and paper up (all that
extra weight) and record your times. Give me a minute or two to catch
my breath. If you start/leave early, please record your time on paper
left on my windshield (white Prius, lic plate RUNUPHL), or e-mail it
later. For the early group, Scott usually carries paper to record times.

Dinner: Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run.
Location TBD by the group, after the run.
Tentative schedule:
7/19: Elk Meadow, followed by potluck party at Kendra's
7/26: Deer Creek
8/2: Gudy Gaskill

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
7/14: Evergreen Mountain Race (see race calendar below).

SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to any of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
7/21; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop, 7/21
Boulder Running Works
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

*7/14; Evergreen Mountain Race. Part of the Evergreen Rec. race
series. Low-keyed & friendly atmosphere. The course starts flat and
downhill. There's a long and moderate climb to the top. The first part
of the descent is a little steep and rocky. The last ~1.5mi down is
not that steep - fun and fast.

*7/15; Mountain Madness. Run up the backside of Chief Hosa, from
Genesee. Gentle paved and dirt road climb and descent. Jim Romero, DTR
regular, is the race director.

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7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

*7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director.

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools: Scar Top
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
No speed workout this week due to the holiday. We'll be back after the holiday.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run location: Mt. Galbraith. The main group will meet at 6:15pm; the
early group at 5:30pm.

DTR has only run this park once before, and that was several years
ago. There's no map on the DTR site. Use the directions, route
description, and link below for a map.
http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R34.htm

Directions: From Highway 93, in Golden, take Golden Gate Canyon Road
west approximately 1.5 miles to the parking area and trailhead. Golden
Gate Canyon Road is ~1 ¾ mi N of the junction of highways 6, 58 & 93,
and just S of where we turn for North Table Mtn.

Run notes: This is a hiker only park. The trails are fairly narrow and
somewhat sloped (for drainage). Since we don't have much experience
here, the routes are just suggestions. Please read the map, and use
your watch to adjust your running route to finish with the group.
Start up the 1.3mi Cedar Gulch Trail.

Slower runners: do one circuit of the 1.6mi Galbraith loop, then
return down Cedar Gulch.

Intermediate runners: do two circuits, then return down Cedar Gulch.

Faster runners: Do one circuit. Go out and back on the Nightbird Gulch
trail. Then return down Cedar Gulch.

Tentative schedule:
7/12: Deer Creek
7/19: Elk Meadow, followed by party at Kendra's
7/26: Mt. Falcon, time trial

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

++++++++++
CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to either of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22
7/4 Scar Top Mountain Run

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
7/21; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

++++++++++
CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop, 7/21
Boulder Running Works
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

++++++++++
FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run

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*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek Canyon;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

++++++++++
DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ USA Trail Championships, Steamboat
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools: Breckenridge, Scar Top
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Bear Creek Lake Park. Meet at the
dirt lot, at the corner of Morrison and Rooney Roads, outside the
park, at 6:00pm.

We'll jog out together to the base of the North Park Trail. Take the
bike path into the park. Instead of going right at the first bridge,
stay straight on the bike path, onto the park road, and past the
toll booth. Just past the toll booth, stay left at the Y. Follow the
road W for ~1mi. Just before the road curves L and goes uphill, go
left on the trail, cross to the right of the creek, then meet at the
3-way trail junction. This is below the binoculars symbol on the map.

The workout will be a loop from there. The first half is a gentle
uphill, the second half is up a steep hill. The recovery will be an
easy jog back down to the junction.

Bring your mtn bike if you want. You can alternate between running and
biking. The bike loop will be somewhat longer in distance, but only a
little longer in time.

If it's raining or the trails are wet, we'll do a workout on the park
roads or bike paths.

There's a movie at Red Rocks that night, so traffic might be heavy
around there.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run location: Chimney Gulch/Lookout Mtn, with Beaver Brook option. The main
group will meet at 6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Parking notes: We meet at a large dirt turnout. Parking can be tight
if we get a big turnout. Please park as efficiently as possible – as
close to other vehicles as you can - and leave space for people to
park in the middle. There's additional parking by the small park, just
down the road.

Run notes: Follow the Chimney/Lookout route across Windy Saddle. About
¼ mi past Windy Saddle, the trail splits. There's a sign for the hiker-only
Beaver Brook trail. Stay right onto Beaver Brook (we normally go left).
The start of the Beaver Brook trail is rocky, crossing a couple of
boulder fields. It becomes more runable after that. Use time to
determine when to turn around, about 35-40 minutes. Return the same way.

Tentative schedule:
7/5: Mt. Galbraith?
7/12: Deer Creek
7/19: Elk Meadow, followed by party at Kendra's
7/26: Mt. Falcon, time trial

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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TRAIL CHAMPS
This Saturday is the USA Trail Championships, in Steamboat.
http://www.runningseries.com/races/championships.php

There are two races. The open race is at 8:30am. This is for anyone.
USATF membership is not required. Free Smartwool shirts to all
participants, trail shoes to age group winners, food, beer, and prizes.

The Championships is at 10:00am. We're expecting about 50 top runners
competing for the Championships, $5,000 in prize money, and selection
to the US Mountain team, competing at the World Mountain Running
Championships, in Switzerland, in September.

The course is 7.2mi – two 3.6mi loops, with 1,100' of climbing per
loop; 1.65mi up, 1.95 mi down. The course is on mountain bike trails -
mostly double-track and service roads. It's steep, but not that rocky.

I am the asst race dir.; John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, and founder of ERC, is the event manager.

DTRs can set up a tent for free on John's lawn. And, you're also
invited to a BBQ at John's Sat night. Contact Adam for directions and
details.

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Please forward your
questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC
schedules, go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html
Schedule:
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

++++++++++
CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to any of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 6/27, 7/11, 7/25,
8/8, 8/22
6/30; USA Trail Championships, Steamboat
7/4 Scar Top Mountain Run

++++++++++
RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
7/21; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

++++++++++
CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop, 7/21
Boulder Running Works
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

++++++++++
FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run

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6/27, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #2; 5km, 10km; Flumes Trail,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/30; Mountain Park Classic; 7mi, 4mi, 1mi fun run; Durango;
http://www.durangogov.org/resident/parks_leisure/parks.html

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek Canyon;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

Several of us will be pooling to Adam's Nott Creek race at Golden Gate Canyon
state park on Saturday, June 23.  We'll meet in Golden near the intersection of
93 and Iowa St.  Since the race starts at 8:00 let's leave the meeting place at
6:45.

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 is parking just up that street.  My
car is a  blue '95 Toyota Corolla, in case you're looking for
something familiar.

-- Scott McFarlane

Join us this Sunday for a run up Argentine Pass. It's a chance to get
in some climbing at elevation, and escape the heat.

Meet at at 7:00am, at the Stegosaurus lot, at I70, Red Rocks exit,
#259. We'll carpool from there. This is the lot we use for the
Hogback/Matthews Winters run.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/Maps/Hogback-Matthews-Winters-dir.html

Argentine Pass is Colorado's highest pass, at 13,192'. We'll drive to
Silverplume, exit 226, 2 miles past Georgetown. There's a big lot just
off the highway.

The route is easy to follow. Starting under I70, 9,100', you start up
a single-track, climbing ~900' in ~3mi. The route then becomes a 4wd
road to the top. If you make it to the top, it's another 8 mi or so.
You can continue down the other side, dropping 1,900' in ~2.25mi, or
follow the divide 2.5mi N to Grays peak. I'll bring some maps.

The route is out-and-back, so you can turn whenever you want. I'll run
about 3 hours round trip, turning around at about 2 hours. I don't
expect to make it all the way to the pass. You can certainly run
shorter. We'll figure out how far people want to run when we arrange
the carpools in the morning.

Mtn biking is an option too, either instead of or in addition
to running. For example, you can bike part way up, to the Waldorf Mine, lock
your bike, then run to the summit. The route is good for biking.

If you're coming from Evergreen or further west, drop me a line and we
can meet you on the way up I70 (e.g., Floyd Hill). Otherwise, no
response needed. Just show up Sunday morning.

If you're running late or are lost, call Adam on Sunday morning,
303-870-0487.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run, Alpine Rescue benefit
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools: Nott Creek, Breckenridge, Steamboat
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Mt. Falcon, UPPER LOT. Meet at
6:00pm.

Workout: We'll do a counter-clockwise loop up the Tower and Meadow
trails. Starting from the lower junction of the trails, we'll run hard
up (an easy climb) the Meadow Trail, go left on the Tower Trail, and
continue hard up (steep) to the observation tower. Jog easy down the
other side back to the Meadow trail. Then, repeat.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN & BENEFIT
Run Location: O'Fallon Park. The main group will meet at 6:15pm; the
early group at 5:30pm.

Note: This is the first day of summer, and the longest day of the
year. Sunset is at 8:32pm, with civil twilight at 9:05pm. Summer
begins at 12:06pm.

Driving tips: O'Fallon is just 2 mi up the road from Lair, ~6.5mi up from
Morrison. To avoid the congestion on C470, between I70 and Morrison, sometimes
it's faster to stay on I70, past C470, to the next exit, #259, Red Rocks. Go
left and take the road 3 mi down to Morrsion. Then, turn right and head up the
canyon. There is no concert at Red Rocks on Thursday (www.redrocksonline.com),
so this way shouldn't have much traffic.

Run notes: This is a new starting location for DTR, although we'll be
running parts of the trails we run from Lair. Starting from O'Fallon
allows us to get to parts of the trails we don't have time to reach
from Lair. Since we haven't run from here as a group, the suggested
routes on the DTR site are a guess of how much time it will take. Be
prepared to adjust/shorten your route, especially if you are going to
the Alpine Rescue benefit.

Benefit: After the run, head up the hill to the Little Bear for a
benefit for the Alpine Rescue Team (ART). Todd Holmes, a DTR regular,
is one of the leaders of the all-volunteer ART. There will be food, a
live band, a silent auction and a raffle. Raffle prizes include a pair
of tickets on Frontier Airlines, and a new Yeti mtn. bike. The Little Bear is
~3mi up from O'Fallon.

Little Bear: 28075 Highway 74, Evergreen, 80439. (303) 674-9991.
http://www.littlebearsaloon.com
Alpine Rescue Team: http://www.alpinerescueteam.org

Tentative schedule:
6/28: Hogback
7/5: Chimney Gulch/Lookout, Beaver Brook option.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
6/23: Evergreen Lake House
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
Let me know if you are interested in carpooling to either of these
races, or any other race/run in the future. Suggested races for
carpooling:
6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race, Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Summit Trail Series, Breckenridge. Wed evenings: 6/27, 7/11, 7/25,
8/8, 8/22
6/30; USA Trail Championships, Steamboat
7/4 Scar Top Mountain Run
7/8; Vail Hill Climb

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
*6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Citizen and Championship races. Free Smartwool shirt, Qdoba food,
beer, and more goodies for all runners. Anyone can run the Citizen's
race. USATF membership is required for the Championships – to compete
for the Natl. Championships, win prize money, and qualify for the US
National Mountain Running Team. The World Mountain Running Champs are
in Switzerland, in Sept. John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director. Limited free
lodging at John's, some of it may require pitching a tent in his yard.
Let's get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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*6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/24; 10k @ 10,000 Feet Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/24; Race for the Mountains; 10mi, 5km; Breckenridge;
http://www.mountain2mountain.com

6/27, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #2; 5km, 10km; Flumes Trail,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/30; Mountain Park Classic; 7mi, 4mi, 1mi fun run; Durango;
http://www.durangogov.org/resident/parks_leisure/parks.html

*7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek Canyon;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/25; Silverton Alpine Marathon; http://www.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

8/25; Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent; 6 hours;
http://beavercreek.snow.com/evt.calendar.event.asp?eventid=431

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/16; Lead King Loop; 25km, 12.5km; Marble; http://www.leadkingloop25k.com

9/16-21; Trans Rockies Run; 125-mile, 2-person teams; Beaver Creek –
Leadville – Aspen; http://www.transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

9/22; Golden Leaf Half-Marathon; Snowmass – Aspen;
http://www.utemountaineer.com/GoldenLeaf.aspx

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/3-16; Nepal Trek and Trail; ½-marathon and group trek;
http://www.nepaltrekandtrail.com

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Carpools & Weekend runs: Kremmling, Evans, and more.
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at South Table. Meet at NREL lot at
6:00pm.

Workout: There will be a long warm-up, ~ 2 miles. Then, we'll do a
loop that is about 0.3-0.4 long, a short rise, a couple of short rocky
sections, but pretty good footing overall. If you are late, meet us at
"13" on the map.

If it's wet or there's lightning, we'll do an alternate workout on the
roads nearby. Still meet at NREL.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN & POTLUCK
Everyone is invited to the run, even if you can't stay for the
potluck. Everyone is invited to the potluck, even if you can't make
the run.

Run Location: Apex. MEET AT KRISTEN'S HOUSE, NOT AT THE TRAILHEAD.
Directions below. The main group will meet at 6:15pm; the early group
at 5:30pm.

Run notes: To get to Apex, take the bike path behind the school (which is across
the street). It takes you directly to the trailhead (about 0.6 mi). At Apex,
we'll run the clockwise route. There are trail signs at all key junctions. If
you are doing the Enchanted Forest trail, most of us find it easier to go up
that trail and back down the Apex trail. Look for a small bridge, at a sharp
left, about 0.3mi past the Sluicebox trail.

Potluck: Kristin will have some hamburgers, buns, mustard, ketchup,
etc. DTR will supply plastic/paper plates, napkins, and utensils. You
can bring something else to grill, hot or cold food (e.g., chili,
pasta salads), salads, side dishes, desserts, drinks (e.g., beer,
wine, sodas, juice), etc.

Feel free to drop off at their house, anything that needs to stay hot
or cold, before the run.

Can't or forget to bring something? That's OK. You are welcome to show
up anyway. There's usually plenty of extra food. This is a great way
for newer members to get to know the regulars, and vice-versa.

Potluck/meeting location: 461 Crawford St., Golden, 80401

Directions: Get thee to Heritage Rd. and Kimball Ave (directions to
there below). Go W on Kimball. Take the third right on Crawford St.,
after crossing the bike path. The house is ~200m past the elementary
school. There are small numbers above the garage and on the mailboxes.
Look for some reddish stones standing upright in their front yard, "a
mini stonehenge!"

From Denver: Take I70 to Colfax, or 6th ave. to the end of the
freeway, then left onto Colfax. Go west, under C470, towards Heritage
Square. Where the road curves left. Go right onto Heritage road.
Kimball is past the fire station, the second left, at a traffic light.
Turn left and follow the directions above.

From the south, via C470: Take C470 to the end, and merge onto hwy 6
west. Immediately get into the left lane. Turn left at the first
street, Heritage Rd., a traffic light. Go ~2/3 mi, under the
pedestrian bridge, to the light at Kimball. Turn right and follow the
directions above.

From Boulder: Take hwy 93 south to Golden. Continue on hwy 6, past
Lookout, to the next light, Heritage. Heritage is where the road
curves left. The Taj Mahal, aka the Jefferson County building, is on
the left. Turn right at the light and follow the directions above.

From Evergreen and the west: Take I70 to the Red Rocks exit, #259. Go
left and down the hill ~1¼ mi. Just past Heritage Square, where the
road curves right, go left onto Heritage Rd. and follow the directions
above.

Tentative schedule:
6/21: Lair `o the Bear (no picnic)
6/28: Hogback
7/5: Lookout/Chimney Gulch

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
6/16: Maxwell Falls
6/23: Evergreen Lake House
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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CARPOOLS
Join Mike and Adam at the Kremmling Classic on Saturday (details below). If
interested, send a message to runuphillracing@...

Does anyone want to carpool to the Mt. Evans Ascent?

If you are interested in carpooling to any race, or looking for company on a
weekend or midweek run, send a message to
DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com
Include the pertinent information - race, contact info, and part of town you are
coming from for a carpool; time and location for a group run.  If you send it by
Thursday, we should be able to send it out to the group Thu night or Friday.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.
6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race. Adam, 303-870-0487.
http://www.runuphillracing.com

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
*6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Citizen and Championship races. Free Smartwool shirt, Qdoba food,
beer, and more goodies for all runners. Anyone can run the Citizen's
race. USATF membership is required for the Championships – to compete
for the Natl. Championships, win prize money, and qualify for the US
National Mountain Running Team. The World Mountain Running Champs are
in Switzerland, in Sept. John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director. Limited free
lodging at John's, some of it may require pitching a tent in his yard.
Let's get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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6/16; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; near Idaho Springs; SOLD OUT;
http://www.racingunderground.com

6/16; Hot Springs Cutoff; 7mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/16; Kremmling Classic; 5mi, 10mi; http://www.runkremmling.com

*6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/24; 10k @ 10,000 Feet Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/24; Race for the Mountains; 10mi, 5km; Breckenridge;
http://www.mountain2mountain.com

6/27, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #2; 5km, 10km; Flumes Trail,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

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

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/2; Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon; 5mi, 12mi, 24.5mi;
http://www.mavsports.com

9/8; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

There seems to be a perception that Genesee is too far a drive, and a
lot of you don't want to drive up the hill. It's not.

Genesee - Gudy Gaskill, Chief Hosa and Boettcher Mansion - takes no
less time to get to than most of the time front range trails. From the
hwy 6 & I-70 junction, it only takes 10 minutes. That's the same or
less time that it takes to get to:
Mt Falcon - when you consider C470 traffic and driving through
Morrison. It's almost never heavy on I70 up the hill.
Red Rocks
Bear Creek Lake Park
North Table
Lookout/Chimney Gulch
Lair of the Bear
Deer Creek
South Valley
White Ranch

Genesee takes only a couple of minutes longer than Green, Apex or South Table.


Gudy Gaskill is a beautiful trail. There are some great views from a couple of
places. There are not bikes allowed on almost all of the route, and it's very
lightly used by hikers. It's one of the few runs that starts flat and downhill,
rather then starting with a climb. Most of the run is in the trees, and well
sheltered from wind and weather.


I hope some of you will reconsider joining us this Thursday, and in the future
when we go up the hill.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar – NEW EVENTS ADDED
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at the Gudy Gaskill Trail. Meet at
the school at 6:00pm.

Workout: I have two different workouts in mind. I'll poll the group at
the start. If you're late, look for us along the ridge, around "B" or
"TR1". We'll be doing a loop either A-TR1-B-A, or SR1-TR2-H-J.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Gudy Gaskill Trail. The main group will meet at 6:15pm; the early
group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: Navigating can be difficult. Please bring a map and the
directions. The key turns junctions are D, E and F, and G for the long
route. There are some great views, overlooking Clear Creek Canyon,
from the northern part of the GG trail, and at the top of the climb on
the long route, BB4. We usually stop and take in the views..

Bring warm/dry clothes for after the run. Everyone is invited to join
us for dinner after the run.

Tentative schedule:
6/14: Apex, potluck party at Kristin's. We'll start from their house,
not the Apex lot. Details next week.
6/21: Lair `o the Bear (no picnic)
6/28: Hogback
7/5: Lookout/Chimney Gulch

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
6/9: Genesee Overlook
6/16: Maxwell Falls
6/23: Evergreen Lake House
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.

6/10; Arby's Rocky Mtn Half-Marathon; Tom Turley, 303-324-3605

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent. Shuttle Drivers.
"If you own an SUV, Van, or other high occupancy vehicle and would
like to help us shuttle runners back down the mountain following the
run, we could definitely use your help.  Shuttle drivers will be
compensated $100 for your time and gas.

We'll need you from 8 am through 12:30.
Details on the race are available at
http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans

Please email or give me a call at 303-642-7917 if you are interested.

Thanks!
Darrin"

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

*6/9; Colo Masters South Valley 10km. Fun, low-keyed, friendly races,
with numerous DTR early group regulars. http://www.comastersrun.org

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Citizen and Championship races. Free Smartwool shirt, Qdoba food,
beer, and more goodies for all runners. Anyone can run the Citizen's
race. USATF membership is required for the Championships – to compete
for the Natl. Championships, win prize money, and qualify for the US
National Mountain Running Team. The World Mountain Running Champs are
in Switzerland, in Sept. John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director. Limited free
lodging at John's, some of it may require pitching a tent in his yard.
Let's get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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6/6, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #1; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*6/9; South Valley 10km; South Valley Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

6/10; Horsetooth Mountain Trail Baker's Dozen; ½-Marathon and 8mi;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

6/16; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; near Idaho Springs; SOLD OUT;
http://www.racingunderground.com

6/16; Hot Springs Cutoff; 7mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/16; Kremmling Classic; 5mi, 10mi; http://www.runkremmling.com

*6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/24; 10k @ 10,000 Feet Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/24; Race for the Mountains; 10mi, 5km; Breckenridge;
http://www.mountain2mountain.com

6/27, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #2; 5km, 10km; Flumes Trail,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

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

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot's Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

Registration opened today. It may fill today too. Finding the link to
online registration can be confusing. I had to call to figure it out.

https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=1759

At the bottom, select Male or Female Categories.
Then select the appropriate age group.

IN THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE:
+ Imogene Registration
+ Tuesday speed workout (mtn bike option too)
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar â€" NEW EVENTS ADDED
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


Imogene Pass Run registration opens June 1. This race will sell out
fast. Registration information will be posted at
http://www.imogenerun.com

The race is Sept 8. It’s 17.1mi, from Ouray (7,810’), to Telluride
(8,820’), over Imogene Pass (13,120’).

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TUESDAY SPEED
Rained out this week.

The speed workouts will take place every Tuesday, at 6:00pm, as long
as there is interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with
the workout info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

Mtn bike: Designed for people training for off-road tris/dus, but
anyone is welcome. Bring your mountain bike (as long as it's dry). You
will alternate between running and biking, with quick transitions, and
a slightly different loop for the bike. The loops will be designed to
avoid conflicts between the runners and bikers.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: North Table Mountain. The main group will meet at
6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: This is a lollipop route â€" a big loop in the middle, with
an out-and-back at the start/finish. The loop is fairly long, and
there aren’t any short cuts. So, slower runners should do this as an
out-and-back. The trail takes a right turn at a service road; the
service road goes N. This is shortly before the Midway mark on the
map. If you haven’t reached this turn in 35 minutes (for the main
group), you should turn around and return the way you took on the way out.

Bring warm/dry clothes for after the run. Everyone is invited to join
us for dinner afterwards. At the end of the run, we decide as a group
where we go.

Tentative schedule:
6/7: Gudy Gaskill
6/14: Apex, potluck party at Kristin’s.
6/21: Lair ‘o the Bear (no picnic)
6/28: Hogback
7/5: Lookout/Chimney Gulch

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
6/2: Alderfer/3Sisters
6/9: Genesee Overlook
6/16: Maxwell Falls
6/23: Evergreen Lake House
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we’ll post it to the group.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.

6/10; Arby’s Rocky Mtn Half-Marathon; Tom Turley, 303-324-3605

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent. Shuttle Drivers.
“If you own an SUV, Van, or other high occupancy vehicle and would
like to help us shuttle runners back down the mountain following the
run, we could definitely use your help.  Shuttle drivers will be
compensated $100 for your time and gas.

We'll need you from 8 am through 12:30.
Details on the race are available at
http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans

Please email or give me a call at 303-642-7917 if you are interested.

Thanks!
Darrin�


6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race. 303-870-0487

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000’ of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500’ of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900’ all uphill

*6/9; Colo Masters South Valley 10km. Fun, low-keyed, friendly races,
with numerous DTR early group regulars. http://www.comastersrun.org

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Citizen and Championship races. Free Smartwool shirt, Qdoba food,
beer, and more goodies for all runners. Anyone can run the Citizen’s
race. USATF membership is required for the Championships â€" to compete
for the Natl. Championships, win prize money, and qualify for the US
National Mountain Running Team. The World Mountain Running Champs are
in Switzerland, in Sept. John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director. Limited free
lodging at John’s, some of it may require pitching a tent in his yard.
Let’s get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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6/2; Teva Spring Runoff; 10km; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/2; RMRR Trophy Series; 2.4mi; Stonehouse Park, Lakewood;
http://www.rmrr.org

6/3; Teva Mudfest; 5km; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/6, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #1; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

*6/9; South Valley 10km; South Valley Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

6/10; Horsetooth Mountain Trail Baker’s Dozen; ½-Marathon and 8mi;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

6/16; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; near Idaho Springs; SOLD OUT;
http://www.racingunderground.com

6/16; Hot Springs Cutoff; 7mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

6/16; Kremmling Classic; 5mi, 10mi; http://www.runkremmling.com

*6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/24; 10k @ 10,000 Feet Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/24; Race for the Mountains; 10mi, 5km; Breckenridge;
http://www.mountain2mountain.com

6/27, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #2; 5km, 10km; Flumes Trail,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

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

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/11, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #3; 5km, 12km; Peak 8,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Howelson Hill 8-Miler; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/14; Wolford Mountain Run; ½-marathon; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

*7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/25, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #4; 8km, 16km; Horseshoe
Gulch, Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

7/28; Spring Creek Memorial; 9mi, 3mi, 1mi walk; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/8, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #5; 5km, 10km; Baker's Tank,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/11; Idiot’s Hill; 9.5mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

*8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill
Climb; 4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/12; LT100 10km; Leadville; http://www.leadvilletrail100.com

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/19; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/22, 5:45pm; Summit Trail Running Series #6; 8km, 12km; Carter Park,
Breckenridge; 970-453-0333
http://greatadventuresports.com/page.cfm?PageID=909

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/2; 23rd annual 10k @ 10,000 Feet; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/8; Roadkill Races; ½-marathon, 5mi; Kremmling;
http://www.runkremmling.com

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/7; Gore Grind; 6mi; Kremmling; http://www.runkremmling.com

10/13; Lair ‘o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn’t guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Bear Creek Lake Park or Red
Rocks, depending on the weather. Meet at the dirt lot, at the corner
of Morrison and Rooney Roads, at 6:00pm.

If it's dry, we'll jog out together to the base of the North Park
Trail (see map), and repeat the workout from two weeks ago. Take the
bike path into the park. Instead of going right at the first bridge,
stay straight on the bike path, onto the park road. Just past the toll
booth, stay left at the Y. Follow the road W for ~1mi. Just before the
road curves L and goes uphill, go left on the trail, cross to the
right of the creek, then meet at the 3-way trail junction. The
workout will be on a short trail loop from there.

If it's wet, but not to bad, we'll head the other way to red Rocks.
Cross the road, then go right on the bike path, W, into and through
Morrison. Continue up hwy 74 ~200 yards past the elementary school,
then turn right into Red Rocks park. At the fork ("B" on the Red Rocks
map), go left and continue up around the first two switchbacks. We'll
do repeats along the road, up-and-back to the ampitheatre.

If it's raining hard, you're welcome to show up, but I won't be there.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

Join us for a trail run this weekend on some of the best forest
trails in the area.

When:  Saturday, May 26, at 8:30am.
Where:  Deer Creek Canyon Park
How Long:  Most will run for 60-90 minutes, some perhaps longer.

Directions To The Park:
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/Maps/DeerCreekCanyonPark-dir.html

Trail Map:
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/Maps/DeerCreekCanyonPark.html
(or grab a map at the trailhead)

Deer Creek Canyon provides many options, ranging from a 2.8 mile loop
up to 13 miles, and plenty of options in between, all on some of the
sweetest single track and double track around.

Let's try to keep the entire group together at a casual pace for the first 1.6
miles (Meadowlark Trail).  Then at the bridge we'll break into smaller groups by
pace, as we head up "The Wall" to the upper trails.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Imogene Registration
+ Tuesday speed workout (mtn bike option too)
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar – NEW EVENTS ADDED
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


Imogene Pass Run registration opens June 1. This race will sell out
fast. Registration information will be posted at
http://www.imogenerun.com

The race is Sept 8. It's 17.1mi, from Ouray (7,810'), to Telluride
(8,820'), over Imogene Pass (13,120').

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TUESDAY SPEED (mtn bike option)
This week's speed workout will be at Bear Creek Lake Park. It's a
repeat of last week's workout. Meet at the dirt lot, at the corner of
Morrison and Rooney Roads, at 6:00pm.

We'll jog out together to the base of the North Park Trail (see map).
Take the bike path into the park. Instead of going right at the first
bridge, stay straight on the bike path, onto the park road. Just past
the toll booth, stay left at the Y. Follow the road W for ~1mi. Just
before the road curves L and goes uphill, go left on the trail, cross
to the right of the creek, then meet at the 3-way trail junction. The
workout will be on a short trail loop from there. If the trails are
wet, we'll continue out the road to the Mountain View lot, and run
repeats on the hill to the top of the dam.

Mtn bike: Designed for people training for off-road tris/dus, but
anyone is welcome. Bring your mountain bike (as long as it's dry). You
will alternate between running and biking, with quick transitions, and
a slightly different loop for the bike. The loops are designed to
avoid conflicts between the runners and bikers.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

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THURSDAY RUN/PICNIC/BIKE
Run Location: South Valley Park. The main group will meet at 6:15pm;
the early group at 5:30pm. If you want to mountain bike before the
run, please be ready to ride by 5:15. You'll be able to get in a
~50minute ride, with time to change before the run.

Run notes: The Lyons Back trail is closed for construction. To add
some distance (those of you in the faster/longer groups), you can
either take the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail to Deer Creek and back, and/or
the Coyote Song trail to Deer Creek Cyn Road and back. Bring a watch
and monitor your time. Plan to finish between 7:20-7:30 so we'll have
enough daylight left for the picnic. Bring warm/dry clothes for after
the run. It cools quickly in the canyon.

Picnic: Stick around after the run for a potluck picnic at the park.
Bring food and drink to share with others. Plates, napkins, utensils,
cups, etc., will be provided. If you forget to bring food, please join
us anyway. There's almost always more than enough food. This is a good
chance to get to know more about your fellow runners than you can pick
up in a conversation while running uphill.

Things to bring: pasta/green salads, fruit, side dishes,
chips/veggies/dips, desserts, juice/sodas/beer/wine. Be creative, or
keep it simple. Make it yourself, or buy it already made. If you need
to shop, there are several markets (Safeway, King Soopers, Vitamin
Cottage) just E of C-470 on Ken Caryl Blvd, the same exit you use to
the run.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

++++++++++
OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Please forward your
questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC
schedules, go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html
Schedule:
5/26: O'Fallon Park
6/2: Alderfer/3Sisters
6/9: Genesee Overlook
6/16: Maxwell Falls
6/23: Evergreen Lake House
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.

5/28; Bolder Boulder. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners needs additional
volunteers to help them staff the finish line. No experience
necessary. http://www.rmrr.org/

6/10; Arby's Rocky Mtn Half-Marathon; Tom Turley, 303-324-3605

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent. Shuttle Drivers.
"If you own an SUV, Van, or other high occupancy vehicle and would
like to help us shuttle runners back down the mountain following the
run, we could definitely use your help.  Shuttle drivers will be
compensated $100 for your time and gas.

We'll need you from 8 am through 12:30.
Details on the race are available at
http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans

Please email or give me a call at 303-642-7917 if you are interested.

Thanks!
Darrin"

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
5/26, 6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cnty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Citizen and Championship races. Free Smartwool shirt, Qdoba food,
beer, and more goodies for all runners. Anyone can run the Citizen's
race. USATF membership is required for the Championships – to compete
for the Natl. Championships, win prize money, and qualify for the US
National Mountain Running Team. The World Mountain Running Champs are
in Switzerland, in Sept. John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director. Limited free
lodging at John's, some of it may require pitching a tent in his yard.
Let's get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com

6/2; Teva Spring Runoff; 10km; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/2; RMRR Trophy Series; 2.4mi; Stonehouse Park, Lakewood;
http://www.rmrr.org

6/3; Teva Mudfest; 5km; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/9; South Valley 10km; South Valley Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

6/10; Horsetooth Mountain Trail Baker's Dozen; ½-Marathon and 8mi;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

6/16; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; near Idaho Springs; SOLD OUT;
http://www.racingunderground.com

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/24; 10k @ 10,000 Feet Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

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

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
   Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Jeffco Open Space update
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


There was a rather disappointing turnout at the meeting last night –
only about a dozen people, only two trail runners. The Open Space
board and staff can only respond to the voices they hear. If they
don't hear from us, development plans and policies will cater to other
park/trail users. If you couldn't make the meeting last night, have
ideas or comments you'd like to share, and/or would like to find out
more about how to get involved, please e-mail me at
runuphillracing@....

Also, this Thursday, evening, at 7pm, is a meeting of the Trail Users
Task Force. I will be going after the run. Please attend if you can.
The meeting is at the Open Space offices, 700 Jefferson County
Parkway, Golden, 80401
http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R127.htm

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TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Bear Creek Lake Park. Meet at the
dirt lot, at the corner of Morrison and Rooney Roads, at 6:00pm.

We'll jog out together to the base of the North Park Trail. Take the
bike path into the park. Instead of going right at the first bridge,
stay straight on the bike path, onto the par road, and past the
tollbooth. Just past the toll booth, stay left at the Y. Follow the
road W for ~1mi. Just before the road curves L and goes uphill, go
left on the trail, cross to the right of the creek, then meet at the
3-way trail junction. The workout will be on a short trail loop from
there. If the trails are wet, we'll continue out the road to the
Mountain View lot, and run repeats on the hill to the top of the dam.

Join us every week for speed work on trails. Look for a separate
e-mail, with the location, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

This workout is for runners of all abilities. (The only exception is
for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off. You
should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop), so no one will get left behind. We run for
time, starting and finishing together.

The workouts are designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs
and/or non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Green Mountain. Meet in the Rooney Road lot. The main
group will meet at 6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: There have been some changes to the trails, although the
map covers the main routes. The Utah trail is now called the Hayden trail.

Reminder: Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run.
Location TBD by the group, after the run.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.

I desperately need help at my race in two weeks.
5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood Canyon St
Park, SE of Castle Rock; http://www.runuphillracing.com
info@...

5/18-19; Help is needed at the Colfax Marathon Expo; twscherder@...

5/28; Bolder Boulder. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners needs additional
volunteers to help them staff the finish line. No experience
necessary. http://www.rmrr.org/

6/10; Arby's Rocky Mtn Half-Marathon; Tom Turley, 303-324-3605

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
5/26, 6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*5/20; Castlewood Canyon St Park, Frederick; 6.5mi, 900' of climbing
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Open and Elite races. Anyone can run the Open race. You don't have to
be a USATF member. Membership is required to compete for the Natl.
Championships, win prize money, and get selected for the US National
Trail Team; World Champs in Switzerland, in Sept. Smartwool shirts to
all competitors, and plenty of other goodies. John Chapman, one of the
original DTR members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director.
Limited free lodging at John's, some of it may require pitching a tent
in his yard. Let's get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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5/19; Balarat Trail Run; 6M; Jamestown; (720) 424-2940;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/

5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood
Canyon St Park, Frederick; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com/

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com/

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

++++++++++
DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

In addition to the other regularly scheduled trail groups (Evergreen
Sat, Golden Sun), here are a couple of other runs you can join us on
this weekend.

Saturday, May 12
FREE guided preview of the Castlewood Canyon race course (race is May
20). We'll go at a fairly easy pace, and wait and regroup along the
course.

Meet at the Broadway/I25 park-n-ride lot at 7:30am to carpool. If
you're coming from further S or SW, meet at the Lincoln/I25 lot at
8:00, or at the park at 8:30.

There's no need to reply. Just show up. However, if you are meeting us
at Lincoln/I25, please send a message so we know to stop and look for
you there.

More info and directions at http://www.runuphillracing.com/

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Sunday, May 13 (yes I know it's Mother's Day)
Carpool to the Incline Club (IC) run, and to Garden of the Gods (GoG).

The IC runs start promptly, at 8am, from Manitou Springs. The IC runs
are great for those of you training for Pikes. They usually have a
large group with a wide range of abilities for their Sunday runs. Info
and maps for those runs at http://inclineclub.com/

Mike and I (Adam) are planning to run the GoG 10-mile course. We'll
start from the same place as the IC. You can join us as we preview
that course. The GoG race is June 10. It's one of the better (for me,
that means not flat) and scenic road races around. Info on that race
is http://www.gardentenmile.com/

The carpool can work for both IC and GoG runners. If you're doing the longer IC
run, we'll drop you off for the start, then wait for you after our GoG run.

Meet at the Broadway/I25 lot at 6:30am. The IC runs start promptly, so
we'll need to leave shortly thereafter. Alternate meeting locations
can be arranged. Use the link for the Castlewood preview (above) to
get directions and maps to the Broadway lot.

• What you like and don't like about the JCOS parks and trails.
• What is your desired experience at the parks, and how is JCOS meeting those experiences.
• What you'd like to see more of at the parks.
• What you'd like see changed.
• Where you'd like to see the parks go in the future? This includes issues such as trailhead size/locations, separate access for different user groups, trail design and placement, parking, facilities (e.g., signs, bathrooms, benches, trash bins, park hours, etc.
• Development plans - for example, on the newly acquired North and South Table Mountain properties.
• Wildlife, ecosystems, sensitive areas, natural resources, etc.
• How to balance preservation and wild characteristics with recreational uses.
• Neighborhood concerns
• Conflicts with other users and pets, and how to resolve those issues.

• Eric Finstick, Hiker Representative on the TUTF
• Dru Dunham, TUTF Alternate
• Adam Feerst, Denver Trail Runners

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


Thanks to all of the new people who showed up last week, and the last
few weeks. It's always good to get new faces and new energy into the
group. I especially like it that we are getting people from a variety
of abilities. The more people we have, from a wide range of abilities,
the more likely it is that everyone will have someone to run with.

And, thanks to everyone who showed up and brought food for the party
after the run. We had a great turnout, and great food, on short
notice. A special thanks to Mark for hosting us that night. We will be
having a picnic about once/month through the summer.

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TUESDAY SPEED
This week's speed workout will be at Red Rocks. Meet at the Trading
Post at 6:00pm. After a warm-up, 10-20 minutes, regroup at the bottom
of the hill below the Trading Post, "L" on the map. The main workout
will be hill repeats – hard uphill from L to TP (the lower TP lot),
about 2-3 min; jog easy back downhill; repeat for about 25 minutes,
about 4-7 repeats. Do an easy 5-10 min jog to cool down. I (Adam) won't be
there. Mike and Warren will be in charge.

Join us every week for speed work on trails. Look for a separate
e-mail, with the location, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

This workout is for runners of all abilities. (The only exception is
for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off. You
should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop), so no one will get left behind. We run for
time, starting and finishing together.

The workouts are designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs
and/or non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: Mount Falcon, lower lot. Uphill time trial. The main
group will meet at 6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: This is the first of our regular Falcon time trials (TT) of
the season. We do this regularly as a way to gauge your fitness and
track your progress through the season. The TT course is ~2.5mi,
~1,400' uphill. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are. The times
have ranged from 22:45 to 55:00. We stagger the start so that everyone
finishes at about the same time. Then, we do a short, easy run
together at the top, as a group, before heading back down.

Start times: For the first run of the season, pick your start time
(below) based on an average 10k (flat road) pace. A lot of first
timers start earlier than necessary, then end up waiting quite a while
at the top for the rest of us to finish.
Start (after first group) – Pace/mi for 10km
0:00 – 10:00/mi
4:00 – 9:00/mi
8:00 - 8:00/mi
12:00 - 7:00/mi
15:00 - 6:00/mi

At the finish, please wait for everyone, then report your time (BRING
A STOP WATCH!). I (Adam) will carry up a pen and paper. Give me a
minute or two to catch my breath. If you start/leave early, please
record your time on paper left on my windshield (white Prius, lic
plate RUNUPHL), or e-mail it later. We use these times to set the
handicap starts the next time.

Reminder: Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run.
Location TBD by the group, after the run.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
5/12: Mount Falcon. Upper 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.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

++++++++++
RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.

I desperately need help at my race in two weeks.
5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood Canyon St
Park, SE of Castle Rock; http://www.runuphillracing.com
info@...

5/18-19; Help is needed at the Colfax Marathon Expo; twscherder@...

5/28; Bolder Boulder. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners needs additional
volunteers to help them staff the finish line. No experience
necessary. http://www.rmrr.org/

6/10; Arby's Rocky Mtn Half-Marathon; Tom Turley, 303-324-3605

++++++++++
CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
5/26, 6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*5/20; Castlewood Canyon St Park, Frederick; 6.5mi, 900' of climbing
*6/23; Nott (creek) Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek and Golden
Gate Canyon; 7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Open and Elite races. Anyone can run the Open race. You don't have to
be a USATF member. Membership is required to compete for the Natl.
Championships, win prize money, and get selected for the US National
Trail Team; World Champs in Switzerland, in Sept. Lots of goodies
including Smartwool shirts to all competitors. John Chapman, one of
the original DTR members, is the race director. Adam is the asst
director. Limited free lodging at John's, some of it may require
pitching a tent in his yard. Let's get a big group and make a weekend
of it.

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5/11; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/12; Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; Montrose; (970) 252-0230;
http://www.sjmr.org/

5/12; High Line Canal Trail; 5K, 10K; Centennial; (303) 798-7515;
http://www.sspr.org/

5/19; Balarat Trail Run; 6M; Jamestown; (720) 424-2940;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/

5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood
Canyon St Park, Frederick; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com/

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com/

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 12km; Buffalo Creek,
near Pine; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

After the run, join us for a Tres de Mayo potluck. If you can't make
it to the run, please come to the potluck.

When: Starting at about 7:30pm (maybe 7 for the early group runners),
or whenever you get there. Until about 9, or when Mark kicks us out.

Where: Home of Mark Chase, a regular in the early group. 259 Gardenia
Ct, Golden, CO 80401. Map it online. If you get lost, 303-908-8118.

General directions from NREL: return to Denver West Marriott Blvd. Go
right, over I70, past Denver West Shopping Center, to Colfax. Turn
right on Colfax, past the shooping centers, to Indiana. Turn left on
Indiana. Proceed up the hill, just under the 6th ave fwy. Take the
first left, after the fwy. Then, take the 2nd right onto Flora Way.
Just after the left bend, turn right onto 3rd Ave. Take the first left
onto Gardenia Ct.

What to bring: Hot or cold food (e.g., chili, pasta salads),
chips/veggie snacks and dips, green salads, desserts, drinks (e.g.,
beer, wine, sodas, juice). Mexican themes would be nice, but not
required. There's a Wild Oats, at the Denver West shopping area, where
you can get some hot and cold food. It would be nice if at least some
people brought some main dishes, rather than all chips and cookies.

Plastic plates, utensils, napkins, cups, etc., will be provided.

Can't or forget to bring something? That's OK. You are welcome to shoe
up anyway. There's usually plenty of extra food. This is a great way
for newer members to get to know the regulars, and vice-versa.

Thanks Mark.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
Join us every week for speed work on trails. Look for a separate
e-mail, with the location, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

This is for runners of all abilities. (The only exception is for
beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off. You
should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.)

The workouts are designed typically with the hard efforts on up hills
or non-technical terrain. The group stays in a compact area (e.g.,
short loop), so no one will get left behind. We run for time, starting
and finishing together.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run Location: South Table Mtn. Meet at the NREL lot. The main group
will start at 6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: There should be a new map and route description up on the
web site by Wed. This is a fairly easy run physically, but the route
finding can be difficult. There are numerous social trails, no trail
signs, and few landmarks. If you haven't run here before, please bring
the map and notes with you. We will try to make sure that everyone has
a veteran to run with. There are not bathrooms or changing facilities
at the trail. The closest bathrooms are at the Denver West shopping
area (just the other side of I70), or the Marriott.

Reminder: Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run.

Thursday is May 3. Does anyone want to host a Tres de Mayo potluck party?

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

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:
5/5: Evergreen Lake House
5/12: Mount Falcon. Upper 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.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers. I need help at my
race on 5/20.
5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood Canyon St
Park, SE of Castle Rock; http://www.runuphillracing.com
info@...

5/28; Bolder Boulder. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners needs additional
volunteers to help them staff the finish line. No experience
necessary. http://www.rmrr.org/

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
5/26, 6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*5/20; Castlewood Canyon St Park, Frederick; 6.5mi, 900' of climbing
*6/23; Location change TBA; 7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Open and Elite races. Anyone can run the Open race. You don't have to
be a USATF member. Membership is required to compete for the Natl.
Championships, win prize money, and get selected for the US National
Trail Team; World Champs in Switzerland, in Sept. Lots of goodies
including Smartwool shirts to all competitors. John Chapman, one of
the original DTR members, is the race director. Adam is the asst
director. Limited free lodging at John's, some of it may require
pitching a tent in his yard. Let's get a big group and make a weekend
of it.

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RACE CALENDAR
5/4; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/5; Collegiate Peaks Races; 50M, 25M; Buena Vista; (719) 395-2472;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org/

5/5; Spirit Challenge; 5K, 10K; Steamboat Springs; (970) 879-4234;
http://www.runningseries.com/

5/7; Neilsen Challenge; 2M; Colorado Springs; (719) 633-2055;
http://www.pprrun.org/

5/11; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/12; Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; Montrose; (970) 252-0230;
http://www.sjmr.org/

5/12; High Line Canal Trail; 5K, 10K; Centennial; (303) 798-7515;
http://www.sspr.org/

5/19; Balarat Trail Run; 6M; Jamestown; (720) 424-2940;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/

5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood
Canyon St Park, Frederick; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com/

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com/

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 12km; Buffalo Creek,
near Pine; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

++++++++++
DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

This Tuesday's speed workout will be at Chief Hosa. Meet just below
the lodge. We'll leave at 6:10pm.

Warm-up: Jog together, up the road to the right of the lodge. At ~0.7
mi, at the 3-way junction, go left, down the fairly steep dirt road,
to the bottom, near I-70. Alternatively (i.e., if you are late), you
can take the flatter road to the left of the lodge, ~3/4mi, and meet
us at the bottom of the hill.

Workout: Hill repeats on the steep dirt road. From the bottom, run
hard (a little faster than 5km race effort) up the hill. Run either to
the 3-way junction or 2:30, whichever comes first. Jog back down to
the bottom. Repeat for about 25 minutes, however many repeats you can
get done in that time (3-6 for most people).

Then, we'll jog together back to the cars.

Everyone is welcome to the speed workouts, regardless of speed or
ability. We stay in a compact area, so no one will get left behind.
The only exception is for beginning runners or those coming back after
a long lay-off. You should build a good base, with lower effort, and
gradually longer runs, before you start doing high intensity training.

Bring a warm clothing for the warm-up and cool-down, and water, if you
want, to drink between the repeats. You can leave the extra clothes
and water on the side of the trail where we do the workout. Bring dry
clothes to change into after the run.

If you are unfamiliar with Chief Hose or need directions, please go to
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com and click on maps.

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Tuesday speed workout
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race/clinic/event calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


TUESDAY SPEED
Cancelled this week due to weather. Come join us again next week.

The speed work is for runners of all abilities. The group will stay in
a compact area, so no one will get left behind. The only exception is
for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off. You
should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.

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THURSDAY RUN
Run location: Red Rocks. Meet at the Trading Post. The main group will
start at 6:15pm; the early group at 5:30pm.

Run notes: With the heavy rain and snow, we'll have to stick to the
roads. There are lots of ways to put together the different loops and
legs. Please read and/or bring the map.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

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

++++++++++
OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Please forward your
questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC
schedules, go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html
Schedule:
4/28: Maxwell Falls
5/5: Evergreen Lake House
5/12: Mount Falcon. Upper 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.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

++++++++++
RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers. I need help at my
race this Saturday.
5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood Canyon St
Park, SE of Castle Rock; http://www.runuphillracing.com
info@...

5/28; Bolder Boulder. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners needs additional
volunteers to help them staff the finish line. http://www.rmrr.org/

++++++++++
CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
4/28. Trail Running 102, Running Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen. Denver.
5/5. Easy Road Running Form Clinic. Lakewood/Denver.
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
5/26, 6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*5/20; Castlewood Canyon St Park, Frederick; 6.5mi, 900' of climbing
*6/23; Buffalo Creek, near Pine; 12km, 1,200' of climbing. Some of the
nicest running trails around.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Open and Elite races. Anyone can run the Open race. You don't have to
be a USATF member. Membership is required to compete for the Natl.
Championships, win prize money, and get selected for the US National
Trail Team; World Champs in Switzerland, in Sept. Lots of goodies
including Smartwool shirts to all competitors. John Chapman, one of
the original DTR members, is the race director. Adam is the asst
director. Limited free lodging at John's, some of it may require
pitching a tent in his yard. Let's get a big group and make a weekend
of it.

++++++++++
RACE CALENDAR
4/28; Garfield Grumble; 5M; Palisade; (970) 245-4243;
http://www.mmstriders.org/

5/4; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/5; Collegiate Peaks Races; 50M, 25M; Buena Vista; (719) 395-2472;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org/

5/5; Spirit Challenge; 5K, 10K; Steamboat Springs; (970) 879-4234;
http://www.runningseries.com/

5/7; Neilsen Challenge; 2M; Colorado Springs; (719) 633-2055;
http://www.pprrun.org/

5/11; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/12; Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; Montrose; (970) 252-0230;
http://www.sjmr.org/

5/12; High Line Canal Trail; 5K, 10K; Centennial; (303) 798-7515;
http://www.sspr.org/

5/19; Balarat Trail Run; 6M; Jamestown; (720) 424-2940;
http://balarat.dpsk12.org/

5/20; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #2; 6.5mi; Castlewood
Canyon St Park, Frederick; http://www.runuphillracing.com

5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com/

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com/

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com/

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 12km; Buffalo Creek,
near Pine; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

++++++++++
OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

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

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

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

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

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

++++++++++
DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com

Join us this Sunday morning for a group run on Oh My God road.

OMG The road goes from Idaho Springs to Central City. It's a chance to
get in some good climbing and elevation without dealing with snow.

OMG is ~5.8mi & 1,800'+ up, then back. It starts at 7,500', and tops out at
9,340'. The bottom ~3/4 mi is paved. There's another ~1/2mi paved at the top.
The rest is a dirt road. It's non-technical, so you can use road shoes. You can
turn around before the top if you don't want to run that far (you can also go
longer). We'll decide as a group how long (time) we want to run so that everyone
finishes at about the same time.

OMG is the site of a race that RMRR used to put on, and that I used to
direct. Different versions of the race went 8 or 9 miles.

Meet at the Cold Spring Park-n-Ride at 8:00am. 4th and Union, in
Lakewood. Take 6th ave. to the Simms/Union exit. Go south. Take the
first left at 4th, then left into the lot.
http://www.rtd-denver.com/parknride/index.html

If coming from Evergreen, we'll pick you up at the bottom of Floyd
Hill (jct of hwy 65 & I70), at 8:30am.

Run location: Start on the bridge, at 23rd ave. and Colorado Blvd., in
Idaho Springs. Take I70 W to the first Idaho Springs exit, #241a. This
lets you off onto Colorado Blvd., the main street. Continue W for
about 0.8mi to a park (grassy area) on the right, just past the
Safeway on the left. Park along the right.