I work from home and have time in my weekday mornings for a 1 - 2 hour
trail run. I would consider myself at a beginner level. I was
wondering if there is anyone that would want to join. I feel that it
would be safer to run with someone than just by myself.
-Annie

DTR NEWS
+ Upcoming DTR runs/parties
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Events/Clinics – Ultramarathon movie this Thursday
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs

UPCOMING DTR RUNS
8/7: O'Fallon Park. Picnic following the run. We're looking for a
volunteer to bring charcoal, etc., and handle the grilling. People
will bring their own grillables.

8/14: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
8/21: Gudy Gaskill
8/28: Apex. Party following at Moreau's house.
9/4: N. Table Mtn.
9/11: Hogback, Matthews Winters
9/18: South Valley

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DTR AFFILIATED RUNS
Please contact the persons listed below for more information on these
runs.

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Please forward your
questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC
schedules, go to: http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html
Schedule:
8/2: Chief Hosa
8/9: Georgetown – Idaho Springs ½-marathon
8/16: Alderfer/3 Sisters
8/23: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
8/30: Flying J Ranch
9/6: O'Fallon Park
9/13: Elk Meadow, Bergen Peak Race
9/20: Genesee

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, mail it to DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com, and we'll
post it to the group.

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CLINICS & OTHER EVENTS
7/31: Movie - The national premiere of Journeyfilm's feature
documentary "UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons • 50 States • 50 Days".
The film showcases Dean Karnazes and his extraordinary feat of running
50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. In Denver, it will be playing at
the Northfield 18, in Stapleton.

Additional information can be found at: www.50marathons.com.

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8/2; Mt. Werner Classic; 5mi, 12mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

8/6; Summit Trail Series; 6km; Bakers Tank, Breckenridge;
http://www.townofbreckenridge.com

8/9; Desert Championships; 10km, 15km; Grand Junction;
http://www.mmstriders.org

8/10; La Sportiva 10k at 10,000; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

8/13; Fairmount Trail Run; 5km; Golden; http://www.comastersrun.org
   DTR's Kristen Moreau is the race director

8/16: Boulder Roubaix; 15km; http://dbcevents.com

8/17; Continental Divide Trail Run; 16mi; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

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

8/24; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.6mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

8/30; Creede Mountain Runs; 2mi, 12.2mi, 22mi; Creede; (719) 658-2925

9/6; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/7; 10k at 10,000'; Steamboat Springs; http://www.runningseries.com

9/7; La Sportiva Evergold 10km; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

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

9/20; Barr Lake 1/3-Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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

10/19; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.72mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/15; Chatfield 10-Miler; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I also have an entry that I cannot use do to an injury. Please e-mail me if you are interested.
 
Thanks,
  Malinda

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To: DenverTrailRunners@yahoogroups.com
From: fcdenver@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:57:28 +0000
Subject: DTR: Imogene registration

I am not able to go to Ouray for the race this year and have a
registration that I would like to transfer to a fellow trailrunner...

Andy Bedard

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I am not able to go to Ouray for the race this year and have a
registration that I would like to transfer to a fellow trailrunner...

Andy Bedard

Please join us for the Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run this Sunday. It's
free this year - a fun run. The course is 12.7mi, with shorter options
available. We'll start at 8:00am. Meet to carpool about 6:45am, in
Golden. For run info, carpool info, maps and directions, please visit
my web site, http://runuphillracing.com/

Adam Feerst
Runuphill Racing, LLC
Running, Multi-Sport and other Endurance Sports Coaching
Race Management & Consulting
c: 303-870-0487
www.runuphillracing.com
********************
When in doubt, run uphill!©

Hi all,

The night run this Tuesday will be at Green Mountain in Lakewood. We
will meet at the Rooney Road lot. We will run for about 1 to 1.5 hours
at a casual pace.

Directions:

Take C-470 to the new Alameda exit. Turn right and take Alameda.
Alameda will veer right and turn into Rooney Road. Go about a mile and
park in the paved lot on the right. If you get to the motocross track
you have gone to far.

Don't forget your light.

See you there.
Todd

I need a teammate for a 125 mile race through the Colorado Rockies,
August 25-30, 2008. This race is going to be AMAZING. Check it out -
http://transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm.

I am a 28 y/o male from Atlanta in good shape: 2:46 marathon PR; 2:48
2008 Boston Marathon. My original teammate is struggling with an injury
and cannot participate.

This year from August 25-30, up to 150 teams of two will take on the
Colorado Rockies for a running experience like no other. During the six
days of the GORE-TEXTM TransRockies Run, runners from all over the
world will run, eat and live together as they cover 125 miles of
spectacular scenery, fully supported by a dedicated and professional
Event Team who will look after all aspects of their food,
accommodations and on-course support.

Please contact me if you or someone you know might be interested.

Thanks!

Hi there,

I'm on a Wild West Relay team and we've just lost a runner. The race
is in two weeks. We are looking for a runner to fill his slot. We
also have another runner who would prefer not to run because of some
family problems so we really could take 2 more runners.

If you haven't heard of the WWR, check out www.wildwestrelay.com.
We'll start in Ft. Collins and end up in Steamboat Springs. This is
my first year but my boyfriend ran last year and had a blast.

We are a mostly for fun team (but we do want to finish and not get
swept off the course! :). Our runners range from 7 min milers to 11
minute milers (that'd be me).

If you are interested, please let me know. I'm also doing the
Colorado Relay in September with mostly the same team and we need a
runner for that one also.

Take care and happy running!

Susan Haymore
sjhaymore@...


Runners just do it - they run for the finish line even if someone
else has reached it first.  ~Author Unknown

Greetings all! I need a teammate for a 125 mile race through the
Colorado Rockies, August 25-30, 2008. This race is going to be AMAZING.
Check it out - http://transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/index.htm.

I am a 28 y/o male in good shape: 2:46 marathon PR; 2:48 2008 Boston
Marathon. My original teammate is struggling with an injury and cannot
participate. I have been very dedicated to my training and should be in
good shape to push it up those hills.

I am super-stoked about this race and hoping to find a teammate to run
a pretty competitive race – HOWEVER, I am flexible.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact me.

THANKS!

Hi Everyone,

This weeks night run will be at Apex at 8:30.

http://co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R4.htm

We will meet at the lower parking lot next to the portapotty. Casual
pace and no one is left behind. Don't forget your light.

See you there.
Todd

Newbies are welcome to any run. Bring a route map with you. Even if
you're following someone else, following a map is a good way for you
to learn the trails. Then, next time, you can help guide other newbies.

Note that if you're new to trail/mountain running, it's a lot
different than running flat. We run up some steep and long hills, on
over some rocky trails. Use the rating system to see how difficult
each trail is. The trails are rated 1-5, with 5 being the hardest, in
the following categories:
P = Physical Difficulty (hills)
T = Technical difficulty (rocks)
N = Navigational difficulty (e.g., trail signs, number of intersecting
trails)

If you're not used to running hills, you'll probably be a lot slower
than you expect. The key is not to over exert yourself on the climbs,
especially early. Most of our runs start uphill. Try to maintain the
same effort level on a climb as you would on flat ground. If you don't
run flats like intervals (e.g., varying hard/easy efforts), then why
would you do so on hills.

Running downhill efficiently takes practice and confidence. Confidence
comes with practice. Try to keep your weight forward and your stride
rate high. If it's really steep, rocky or loose, shorten your stride,
but still keep it quick. Easier said than done. The tendency for new
trail runners is to lean back, land on your heels, brake with each
stride, and tense up. This is the opposite of what you should be
doing. However, as I said, it takes practice to build the skills and
confidence.

White Ranch is one of our longer runs. Most of us will be out
1:15-1:30. It'll be hot, so you may want to carry water. Also, bring
warm and dry clothes to change into after the run.

If you're going to the party, expect to stay until 9-10pm. If you're
just doing the run, we'll be done 6:30-6:45pm. If you're carpooling,
work that out with other riders at the carpool location.

Bring food if you can. If you're not able to this time and still want
to come to the party, please do so. This is a great way to meet the
other DTRs. Often, we don't have a lot of time to socialize at the
runs. Most of the time we don't have parties. However, many of us go
out to dinner together after the runs (location chosen at the end of
the run). We encourage you to join us for those too.

In the future, please send your questions about DTR to
DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com
There, a group of moderators gets the messages and you're more likely
to get a (or several) responses more quickly.

Also, please go back and read the FAQ/Info page, maps and other stuff
on the DTR site, and old messages on the YahooGroups site. we built
that site so that we wouldn't have to take a lot of time (which few of
us have extra of) to answer a lot of similar questions. DTR is all
volunteer and free. I realize that some of the info on the DTR site,
like some of the FAQs, is out of date. We're working to update the
content and style of the site. Please be patient. Please let us know
if there's something in particular you'd like to see on the site or
that needs to be fixed.

Allowing members to post is new for DTR. We're trying to balance out
the openness of allowing more postings and the increased group
activity that hopefully brings, with keeping down the volume of mail.
Many DTRs have expressed concern about increasing mail volume.