Hey everyone!

This week’s run will start from Noa Noa at 7:30am.  The route will depend a bit on the weather.  If we get some of the snow they are predicting, we will stick to the path and the Fairmount Trail.  Otherwise, we will see what North Table Mountain looks like.  All skill levels are welcome, and the routes will have several variations depending on how far you want to go.

Meeting Spot

Noa Noa Espresso and News is located in the Canyon Point strip mall tucked between Ali Babba and The Spot. Here is a map. Canyon Point is east of Hwy 93 between Washington Ave and Iowa Dr.

Last week's run

We had a great turnout (11 people) and an amazing run at Centennial Cone last weekend.  Thanks to everyone who made the trip.  The carpool from Noa Noa worked out great, and we treated ourselves to hot beverages and food upon our return.  Hope to see you all again this weekend!  Dress warm!

~Brian

Sorry, here is the link the the Green Mtn map and directions.
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This week's run is at Green Mountain. It will be an almost full moon run, since
Wednesday is a full moon. The early group meets at 5:30pm; the main group starts
at 6:15pm. We will try starting from a different spot: Forsberg Park, off
Alameda Pkwy. between Bear Creek Blvd. and C-470.

Run notes: We will cross Alameda and head east on the Green Mtn. trail toward
the Utah and Florida lots. If you are not familiar with the trails, please
review the map in advance. This is a link to a map and directions: Green Mtn
Directions and Route.html. Ignore the directions to the Rooney parking lot,
however, and follow these directions. From Denver, head west of either 6th Ave.
or I-70 to C-470 south. From the south, head north on C-470. Exit C-470 at
Alameda and head east 1.0 mile to the top of the hill. Forsberg Park is on the
right. If you reach Bear Creek Blvd, you've gone too far.


We usually suggest several routes of different length at each run. The different
routes are designed so that runners of different abilities can start and finish
at about the same time. Please pick the appropriate route for you. Don't
necessarily follow the people in front of you. The sub-groups/routes are
approximately defined as follows:
Extra-Long: sub-40 10km (road race time, not the pace run at DTR runs)
Long: low-mid 40s 10km
Intermediate: mid 40s to low 50s 10km
Short: mid 50s+ 10km

DTR runs are not races. We ask the faster runners to start slowly, to keep the
group together for the first 5-10 minutes. After that, we spread out and
naturally form smaller sub-groups. We ask experienced runners to wait at key
intersections to help guide newer runners.

Bring warm and dry clothing for after the run.

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run. We will pick a nearby
restaurant.

Carpool: If interested in carpooling from central Denver, please call John at
303-902-6173

Weather, cam and traffic links:
Hwy speed maps and traffic cams - http://cotrip.org/
Jeffco weather and cam - http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/weather.htm
Weather in
Morrison (BCLP) - http://tinyurl.com/4el4hc
Red Rocks (RR/ Hogback, Green) - http://tinyurl.com/6bjhwh

Just so that all you know The Colfax Marathon is offering half price for both
the Marathon  and the Half Marathon thru Dec 4,  The price for the marathon is
$45 and for the Half is $25  Which is May 16, 2010.

To Register  or for more information go to
http://www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org/

This week the wed evening run will be at Bear Creek Lake park. Meet at the dirt
lot across from the Conoco gas station, (c470 and Morrison Rd)at 5pm.
I may not be there this week due to a cough. If I am not there someone else
please handle introductions and pick a route.
Thanks,
Ben

1. Carpool - meet at Noa Noa by 7:00am and we'll carpool to the trailhead (and stop in for a hot coffee on the way home).  Noa Noa Espresso and News is located in the Canyon Point strip mall tucked between Ali Babba and The Spot. Here is a map. Canyon Point is east of Hwy 93 between Washington Ave and Iowa Dr.
2. Meet at the West Trailhead to start at 7:30am.  Here is the Jeffco Open Space site for the park with driving directions.  http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R95.htm

Fri & Sun are the last chances to run Centennial Cone for a while. The park
closes for hunting in Dec & Jan. Weekends follow an alternate use schedule -
this weekend is bikers only on Sat, and runners and hikers on Sunday.

For those who haven't been there, it's a great trail just 10mi or so W of
Golden. The main loop is about 13mi. You can make it longer by taking the trail
down and back to Mayhem Gulch on hwy 6 (that lot and trailhead is still closed
for construction). Shorter options require doing an out-and-back.

If anyone wants to organize a DTR group run, post the info (time, meeting
location for car pools) here (I can't).

http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R95.htm

Sorry for the late posting. This week we'll run Green Mountain from the Florida
lot side. Let's meet at 5pm, plan to run about an hour.
I'll be driving a grey 4dr civic.
Ben

For those of you not familiar with the Mesa Trail, here are directions from
Golden. Take 93 north about 15.5 miles. Take a left at the light onto hwy. 170
(Eldorado Springs Dr.) The parking lot is on the right (north) side of the road
about 2.3 miles down.

Copy and paste this link for a map of the Mesa Trail network.
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/www/openspace/swtrmap.htm
Sorry, I couldn't get it to copy as a link.

For those of you interested in a carpool, I would suggest posting your interest
on the Denver Trail Runners facebook page, under the Thanksgiving Day run
heading.

A good place to meet in Golden would be at Noa Noa Espresso and News, at about
8:30 am. It's about a 20 minute drive from there.
     *Noa Noa Espresso and News is located in the Canyon Point strip mall tucked
between Ali Babba and The Spot. Canyon Point is east of Hwy 93 between
Washington Ave and Iowa Dr. Here is a map.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113993747857345911950.00\
0477ac5bad829366a65&t=h&
   * Meet at the parking area around the median, just past the Loaf 'n Jug, off
of hwy 93 and Iowa, on N Ruby Dr. http://tinyurl.com/3bzv3

Or carpoolers coming from Denver area could meet at the park-n-ride at 70th and
Broadway. This is near the junctions of I25, US36, and I76. From the S, via I25,
take the 70th avenue exit. It's on the right side, on the ramp to I-76. Turn
left on 70th for one block. The lot is on the NW corner. From the east, take hwy
270, to US36, to the Broadway (first) exit. Go left one block.
http://www.rtd-denver.com/
Click on park-n-Ride

Directions from there: Exit the lot going left onto Broadway, then left onto hwy
36. Take hwy 36 to McCaslin Blvd, Louisville/Superior
exit. Turn left from the off ramp, down from the overpass, about 1/4mi. Take the
first right, at the light, by the gas stations, onto Marshall Rd, hwy 170.
Continue past the shops and restaurants, about 5mi. At the light, continue
straight across hwy 93, another 2.3mi, to the parking lot on the right.

We will run the Mesa Trail from the south side on Thanksgiving morning. Meet at
the parking lot on the north side of the Eldorado Springs Rd at 9 am. Everyone
can run as far out as they like, then double back. Out to Chatauqua and back is
probably about 2 hours, more or less. Hopefully that will still leave enough
time for everyone to get to their Thanksgiving Day celebrations. We'll be sure
to work up a good appetite!

Hi Everyone,

I am collecting gently used and new kids running or athletic shoes to help
promote fitness and healthy choices for children on the island of Ometepe in
Nicaragua. I am running the Ultramaton Fuego y Agua, the 100K distance, on Isla
de Ometepe on December 12, at which point I'll present the kids with their
shoes. The race website is http://fuegoyagua.org/Main.html

Please email me if you or anyone you know would like more info or has any desire
to help! Thank you!

"Corre como loco, cambia tu mundo!"

Patrick Gaines
pbgaines@...
720-281-2100

This week's run is at Red Rocks. The early group meets at 5:30pm; the main group
starts at 6:15pm. Meet at the Trading Post, which is just below the amphitheater
at Red Rocks.

Driving Directions:  Please visit 
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/Maps/RedRocks-MatthewWinters.html.  There you
will find a link for directions to the Trading Post, in the upper left corner.

Run notes:  Red Rocks provides both trail and road options.  If the trails are
too muddy or icy, we'll stick to the roads.  The roads have almost no traffic
and can be run without a light.  If you're not familiar with the trails, please
review the map in advance, at the link above.

DTR runs are not races. We ask the faster runners to start slowly, to keep the
group together for the first 5-10 minutes. After that, we spread out and
naturally form smaller sub-groups. We ask experienced runners to wait at key
intersections to help guide newer runners.

Bring warm and dry clothing for after the run.

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run. We will pick a nearby
restaurant.

Carpool: If interested in carpooling from central Denver, please call John at
303-902-6173

Weather, cam and traffic links:
Hwy speed maps and traffic cams - http://cotrip.org/
Jeffco weather and cam - http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/weather.htm
Weather at Red Rocks - http://tinyurl.com/6bjhwh

This week we'll run from the Rooney Road parking lot. I figure if the trails are
muddy we can run (or hike) the dirt road to the radio tower.
5pm. Remember to dress warm and bring a light.
Ben

This week's run is at Chimney Gulch/Lookout Mtn. The early group meets at
5:30pm; the main group starts at 6:15pm. Meet at Beverly Heights Park in Golden.
Remember to bring your headlamp or other light.  If you don't have a light yet,
you have the option to run the road up Lookout Mtn instead of the trail.

Driving Directions:  From Denver, take Hwy 6 into Golden.  Turn left at 19th St.
19th curves sharply to the left and becomes Lookout Mtn Road.  As you come out
of that curve, look for us parked along the left side of the road, prior to the
pillars.

Run notes:  The trail is 99% clear and dry, even in the trees.  Traction devices
will not be needed.  Most of us will take the trail to the top, but you are
welcome to take the road if you prefer.  Some like to take the trail up, then
switch to the road for the return back down (the road is longer, by about 3/4
mile).  As usual we'll plan to run for about 1:00-1:15.  This is an out-and-back
route.  You can simply turn around at the top (Boettcher Mansion), or turn
around at some point before the top if you prefer a shorter run.  We suggest
that you turn around by about 40-45 minutes into your run, in order to get
everone back down in a reasonable amount of time.

DTR runs are not races. We ask the faster runners to start slowly, to keep the
group together for the first 5-10 minutes. After that, we spread out and
naturally form smaller sub-groups. We ask experienced runners to wait at key
intersections to help guide newer runners.

Bring warm and dry clothing for after the run.

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner after the run. We'll pick a nearby
restaurant.

Carpool: If interested in carpooling from central Denver, please call John at
303-902-6173

Weather, cam and traffic links:
Hwy speed maps and traffic cams - http://cotrip.org/
Jeffco weather and cam - http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/weather.htm
Weather in Golden - http://tinyurl.com/5dkvvw

Several races this Sat.

Colo Masters (CMRA) Cherry Creek 7.5 Miler. A new course for CMRA, on gently
rolling single-track trails and wide dirt paths. Scott McFarlans, DTR early
group leader, is the co-director. CMRA races are low-keyed, fun and inexpensive
- free for CMRA members, $10 for non-members. You don't have to be a master to
race or join.
http://www.comastersrun.org/

Wildcat Mountain 1/2-Marathon. A new race, on a new trail system, part of the
Highlands Ranch Run Series.
http://www.highlandsranchrunseries.com

Moab Ultimate XC. 50km, 20mi, 10mi. Moab, UT.
http://www.ultimatexc.com/MOAB.html


Next weekend.
Sat, 11/21. Bear Creek 10-Spot. Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison. The last race in
my Runuphill Racing Fall Front Range Trail Series. 10.3mi course of rolling,
mostly single-track, with some pavement, and possibly a water crossing.
http://www.runuphillracing.com/

Sun, 11/22, Fall Cross Finals. Men 5mi; Women 3.9mi. Boulder.
http://www.fallcross.com/

Please join us on our new Facebook "Fan" page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denver-Trail-Runners/124728809715

Click on the Discussions tab for current discussion topics about Running Movies
and a Thanksgiving Day run.

The other, slightly older "Group" page on FB will be going away sometime this
month.

FB is the place for DTR discussions and musings. Yahoo continues to be the place
for runs, carpools, and other announcements.

If you have an announcement for the group, please send it to
DenverTrailRunners@yahoogroups.com. Messages go through a review before they are
posted - this is to prevent spam and limit volume for everyone - so please send
your message in advance.

If you have any questions about DTR, please send them to 
DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com

This week let's meet at the Rooney road parking lot for an uphill via Box of
Rock's and down via that one off the summit that comes down the south(ish)
side... (Green Moutain needs better trail names.) I'll be there in my greyish
civic about five oclock. Bring your headlamp.
Ben

Hi all,
I posted a couple weeks ago and I have yet to join you on a run, I will soon I
promise!

I recently started a new business venture with my husband and a friend called
Animal Fitness, we organize what we call "wild fitness courses", part scavenger
hunt, part obstacle course, kind of like a mini adventure race with traditional
exercises and games built in.

We are just starting out and need some feedback on our courses from active
minded individuals who like a little adventure and are up for a challenge.

We will be putting on the "The squirrel" course this Saturday at 9:00am at Wash
park and the "The badger" course on Sunday 9:00am, expect to do a lot of running
up trails and on the stairs!

Rsvp or get more info about Animal Fitness at: animalfitness.net

Thanks!
Lauren Jones

The Colorado Runners Association (CRA)

WWW.CORUN.ORG

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Creating a membership-based community of Rocky Mountain runners and walkers, clubs, coaches, specialty running stores, race directors and events dedicated to the sports of running and walking to enhance a healthier lifestyle in the state of Colorado.

We welcome and encourage you to join the Colorado Runners Association (CRA), a non-profit organization, where you will enjoy the amazing marketplace of resources, information and benefits to support the community of running and walking and provide you with fast access to the Colorado running/walking community:

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They've moved their info to Yahoo Groups.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/EvergreenRunnersCircle/

This weekend's run is at Elk Meadow, lower lot

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> Evergreen Runners Circle
> Saturday November 7, 2009
> 8:30 am - 9:30 am
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> Location: Evergreen area
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> Notes:
> The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday, 8:30am, on
trails, in the Evergreen area.
> Location varies ea week. Several DTR regulars join these runs. The runs are
typically about 60 minutes long. They usually go out for coffee/breakfast
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