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Features

The Fast Lane with Elva Dryer... Page 12 Organic Food for Athletes... Page 14 Speed Work 101... Page 16 Olympic Distance Triathlon Training... Page 18 Heart Disease Warnings and Risk... Page 21 Denver’s North High School Team... Page 22 Women’s Running... Page 25 Hit the Dirt at Apex Park... Page 60 Five Ways to Ruin Your Race... Page 62

Departments

Race Reports... Page 46

Running Shorts... Page 10 USATF News... Page 42 Race Reports... Page 46 Race Results... Page 53 Race Calendar... Page 56

Credits

Publisher Derek Griffiths derek@coloradorunnermag.com Editor Jessica Griffiths jessica@coloradorunnermag.com Contributing Writers Nancy Clark, Scott Fliegelman, Nancy Hobbs, Tim Monaco, Jeff Recker, Don Shepan, Ken Sheridan, Julie Winkles, Jaime Woodley Contributing Photographers Dee Budden, Judy Bunn, Steve Glass, Patty Griffiths, Alan Hughes, Kevin Maguire, Michael Patton, Victor Sailer, Larry Volk Front Range Advertising Derek Griffiths derek@coloradorunnermag.com, 720-985-9047

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>> LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER <<

Hall of Fame Class Announced

The inaugural class of the Colorado Running Hall of Fame will be inducted at a reception on May 18. The reception will be held in connection with the Colorado Colfax Marathon.

Seven worthy members will be welcomed into the class. They include: •Ted Castaneda, a former CU runner whose record for the mile in Colorado has stood for 41 years at four minutes, 4.86 seconds.

•Colleen De Reuck, a four-time Olympian who is still running strong as a masters runner, winning the U.S. women’s marathon trials in 2004 at age 40.

•Lorraine Moller, a bronze medalist in the 1992 Olympic marathon.

•Pat Porter, a runner who won eight straight U.S. cross country titles.

•Frank Shorter, a gold medalist in the 1972 Olympic marathon and a silver medalist in the 1976 Olympics.

•Jon Sinclair, a Fort Collins coach who earned countless road racing victories in the 1980s.

•Joe Vigil, a coach who produced 425 AllAmericans and 14 national championships during his three-decade reign at Adams State.

There are more than a dozen extraordinary runners and contributors to the sport that I think were left out, but I know that it was a tough job for the selection committee to narrow down the list. I think the idea of a Colorado Running Hall of Fame is fantastic and look forward to seeing who else gets chosen in the future.

Happy trails!

Derek

Publisher Derek Griffiths proudly wears the biggest marathon medal he’s ever received after the Little Rock Marathon in March.

>> LETTERS TO COLORADO RUNNER << Derek,

Thank you and everyone at Colorado Runner magazine for putting together a great magazine for runners. In my opinion, it ranks among the best of the regional running magazines that I have had the pleasure of reading.

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Patty Griffiths

Hello Jessica,

I’m a relatively new subscriber to Colorado Runner and I’m really enjoying your magazine. I just wish I could run more Colorado races because they all sound awesome! Keep up the great work on the magazine. I really look forward to reading it!

Sincerely, Holly Palmer, Albuquerque Hello!

We love your magazine. My husband and I read it front to back and look forward to every edition! Thank you for publishing such a wonderful magazine.

Regards, Chris and Charlie Anderson, Boulder

Hello,

I am a subscriber to your magazine and have really enjoyed it. I also want to thank you for including several photos of me competing throughout the year. Running means more to me now than ever as I am not only a marathoner, but also a mother, and I am very proud of that balance. So I really appreciate the recognition and exposure through your magazine.

Thank you very much, Nikole Johns, Fort Collins Hi Jessica!

I was so excited to see that my story, “Running in God’s Country” made it into the March/April issue of Colorado Runner Magazine! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to read and publish it! I love the magazine, especially the calender with events, and likewise all the info on races on your website!

Blessings, Esme DeLange, Colorado Springs Editor’s Note: We love to receive articles that are written by our readers. If you have a unique running experience to share, send it our way.

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>> RUNNING SHORTS << McKeever Earns All-American Honors

Moody Wins Shamrock Shuffle

Seven Duke women competed in three events at the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 9 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Sophomore Maddie McKeever, a former Heritage High School standout from Littleton, ran a 16:10.40 in the 5,000 meter finals to place ninth. With three foreign runners in the top eight, McKeever was automatically named an All-American award winner. McKeever’s time was also the second-best in school history.

USA Triathlon Athletes of the Year Recognized

USA Triathlon has announced its age group Athlete of the Year Award winners for 2006. Diane Ridgeway of Arvada was recognized as the grand masters female athlete of the year after she won five age group titles at major races like Hawaii and the Boulder Peak Triathlon.

Tim Hola of Highlands Ranch received an honorable mention for male athlete of the year. Heidi Grimm of Colorado Springs and Wendy Mader of Fort Collins were given an honorable mention for female athlete of the year. Daniel Kehoe of Arvada was recognized in the junior female category, and blind triathlete Nancy Stevens of Glenwood Springs was honored in the physically challenged division.

Jasmine Oeinck of Littleton received an honorable mention as an Under 23 competitor.

Final rankings for all age groups are now available at www.usatriathlon.org.

Tera Moody, 26, of Boulder won the women’s competition of the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago, Illinois in 27:07. Nearly 30,000 participants, the largest field in the history of the race, ran the 8K race on March 25 under mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. Luke Watson from Madison, Wisconsin won the overall race in 23:25.

“The race went great,” Moody said.

“My training has been going really well lately and I knew I could get a personal record even on a really bad day. My previous PR was 28:52. It was a lot warmer than I anticipated but I decided to go out on pace anyway. I felt really relaxed pretty much the entire time. Olga Romanova went out about 10 seconds ahead of me for the first mile. I know she’s an excellent athlete and has run some amazing times so I tried not to worry about it. I ended up catching her at two miles. It was an amazing feeling to break the tape at the finish line of such a big race.”

Donaldson at the Umstead 100.

Littleton Ultrarunner Sets 100 Mile Record Jamie Donaldson, an ultrarunner from Littleton, finished second overall at the Umstead 100 outside Raleigh, NC on March 31.

The Umstead 100 is run as eight 12.5 mile loops on fine dirt trails in Umstead State Park. Donaldson was able to maintain almost a two hour per loop consistency. Her finishing time of 16:56:06 was a new course record. “My husband David paced me on the last lap and really pushed me to break the record,” she said afterwards. “I had no idea was I was even close to it!”

Colorado Sportswomen Honored Sportswomen of Colorado, Inc. paid tribute to Colorado’s outstanding female athletes and to persons who have contributed to girls and women’s athletics at its 33rd Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 11th at the Marriott Tech Center. Two women and one program were inducted into the Sportswomen Hall of Fame: University of Colorado volleyball star Ashley Nu’u, USAFA track and field standout Dana Pounds and the Adams State College Cross-Country Program.

Running awards were presented to Sara Slattery of Lafayette, the University of Colorado Cross-Country Team, Kaitlyn Vanatta of Ralston Valley High School, and Jenny Barringer of the University of Colorado. Nancy Hobbs of Colorado Springs was presented with a dedication award and Cindi Toepel was given an award for XTERRA Triathlon. A special honor was also given to Taz, the dog of Adventure Racer Danelle Ballengee, for being a woman’s best friend.

Peggy Nelson-Panzer, 45, of Aurora placed third in the More Magazine Marathon in New York City on March 25. The race is only open to women over 40.

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Dave Mackey, 37, of Boulder won the inaugural 250K Rock and Ice Ultra in northern Canada. The race began on March 23 and finished six days later in the town of Yellowknife. Temperatures never topped five degrees, and two-thirds of the field quit after the first day.

Mackey won a diamond worth approximately $10,000 for his efforts.

Colorado Prep Stars Shine at Nike Indoor Nationals The Nike Indoor Nationals were held March 10 and 11 at Prince George’s Sports Complex in Landover, MD. The top six finishers in each event are named to the American Track and Field Magazine All-American team.

In the boy’s events, Jeremy Rankin from Aurora won the 60m in 6.71. He is a sophomore at Overland High School. Adam Linz, a senior at Crested Butte Academy was fifth in the 5000 meter run in 15:23. Denver’s Michael Hancock placed sixth in the 60m hurdles.

In the girl’s events, Ashley Cruder of Aurora was second in the 60m in 7.48. She is a senior at Eaglecrest High School. Kristen McGlynn of Bailey was eighth in the two mile in 10:45.29 and second in the 5000m in 17:36.60.

LeeAnn Ganzer, a senior at Littleton HS, placed seventh in the 800m in 2:14.18.

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One of America’s best distance runners, Elva Dryer may be best known nationally for finishing as the top American in the 10,000 meters at the 2004 Olympic Games. In Colorado, most fans remember watching her win the Bolder Boulder 10K in 2005.

As a runner at Western State College in Gunnison, she won four NCAA Division II titles at 3,000 meters. Now, the 35-year-old Durango native once again lives in Gunnison, at least in the warm weather months. In the cooler months, you can find her running the roads in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dryer just ran her first marathon last year at Chicago, placing twelfth, and she recently won the U.S. Half Marathon Championships in Houston.

(anything under two minute repeats), a longer interval session (between three to five minute repeats) a tempo or longer steady run, and an over distance run of one hour and 30 minutes to two hours. Every few weeks I will reduce my mileage a bit and maybe only have two hard sessions and a long run, and use that as a bit of a rejuvenation week, before another more intense block of training.

What are your current goals?

I am currently preparing to run outdoor track. My goal is to get a qualifier for the U.S. Track and Field Championships, as well as achieve the World Championship and Olympic Standard in both the 5,000m and 10,000m.

Do you have a favorite racing distance?

I have enjoyed competing in everything from the 1500m to the marathon. I think the variety is part of what I like about racing.

What has been the highlight of your career?

Making the Olympic team in 2000 and 2004 are definitely highlights in my career.

I would also say winning the Bolder Boulder 10K would be one of my greatest running moments.

What was it like running in the Olympics?

Running in the Olympic Games was like nothing else I have ever experienced or expect to ever experience. There is no other event in the world that creates the same buzz worldwide. Everyone comes away feeling its impact.

How did it feel to win the Bolder Boulder?

To win the Bolder Boulder was one of my greatest running moments. The international team concept is unique and fun to be a part of.

The spectator crowd is energizing. To be part of a winning team and win the individual title gave me one of my best running highs.

What is a typical training week like?

At this time of year, a typical training week might be between 70-90 miles a week. I do doubles three to five days out of the week.

My week usually includes a speed session

Dryer’s Personal Bests 1500m - 4:10.02 (1998) 3000m - 8:46:09 (2001) 5000m - 15:03.56 (2001) 10,000m - 31:21.92 (2005) Half Marathon - 1:11:42 (2007) Marathon - 2:31.38 (2006) 12

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Do you supplement your running with other activities?

I do pilates with a private instructor once a week, using the reformer and other equipment, and then I do one other pilates session on my own in the week. In addition, I do some other core and light weight sessions.

Is your husband still your coach? Is it tough to separate coaching from marriage?

My husband has provided coaching, guidance, and support in helping me to be the best runner that I can be for 15 years now. We do our best to try and keep the coach and athlete relationship separate from the husband and wife relationship.

As a professional athlete, what is the current competition like?

The bar continues to be raised as records are broken and participation increases.

We have great depth in the U.S. as well as internationally right now. Women today are not satisfied only to win, but strive to set records and win Olympic medals as well.

Why did you start running?

Initially I started running because of the social aspect of it, but I soon discovered I enjoyed the competition aspect of it. I liked that I could hang out with my friends, be part of a team, and yet have the opportunity to set my own individual goals.

Have you suffered any setbacks in your career?

I have been running professionally for 10 years now and along the way have faced the occasional set back of illness or injury. Nonetheless, I have learned many valuable lessons that I can apply to many aspects of life, most importantly, don’t give up. You never know what is around the corner.

life is about taking advantage of opportunities and creating your own, and many people that I have crossed paths with have left an impression and helped me to aspire to be the best that I can be.

Do you have a running idol?

I am grateful to the women who came before me demanding opportunities for women in sport and opened doors and created opportunities for women of all ages. I believe much of

Is there anything your fans might be interested in learning about you?

I’m really not any different than anyone else out there trying to be good at something.

Dryer at the 2007 USATF Cross Country Championships in Boulder.

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>> NUTRITION ADVANTAGE <<

Organic Food For Athletes

by Nancy Clark

Organic foods - are they better, safer, more nutritious?

That’s what many active people want to know. After all, when you are training hard to enhance your performance, you might as well enhance your health at the same time - and that means eating wisely and well. Questions arise: should eating organic foods be a part of your sports diet?

This article addresses some questions athletes commonly ask about whether or not to go organic.

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The meaning of organic

To start, what does “organic” actually mean? Organic refers to the way farmers grow and process fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Only foods that are grown and processed according to USDA organic standards can be labeled “organic.” The food label terms “natural,” “hormone free,” or “free-range” do not necessarily mean “organic.”

Organic farming practices are designed to conserve soil and water and to reduce pollution. For example, organic farmers do not use chemical fertilizers, insecticides or weed killers on crops.

Nor do they use growth hormones, antibiotics and medications to enhance animal growth and prevent disease.

Why go organic?

Organic fruits and vegetables can cost about 30% more than standard produce, if not more. If you are a hungry athlete who requires a lot of food, you might be wondering: Are organic products worth the extra cost? In terms of taste, some athletes claim organic foods taste better. Taste is subjective and may relate to the fact that freshly grown foods have more flavor.

In terms of nutrition, some research suggests organic foods may have slightly more minerals and antioxidants than conventionally grown counterparts, but the differences are insignificant. You could adjust for the difference by simply eating a larger portion of standard broccoli.

One important reason to buy organic - preferably locally grown organic - is to help sustain the earth and replenish its resources.

Buying locally grown foods supports the small farmers and helps them earn a better living from their farmland. Otherwise, farmers can easily be tempted to sell their land for house lots or industrial parks - and there goes more beautiful open green space.

Yet, if you buy organic foods from a large grocery store chain, you should think about the whole picture. Because organic fruits, for example, are in big demand, they may need to be transported for thousands of miles. This transportation process consumes fuel, pollutes the air - and hinders the establishment of a better 14

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environment. Does this really fit the ideal vision of organic? The compromise is to buy locally grown produce whenever possible.

A second potential reason to choose organic relates to reducing the pesticide content in your body and the potential risk of cancer and birth defects. The Environmental Protection Agency (www.EPA.gov) has established standards that require a 100- to 1,000-fold margin of safety for pesticide residues. They have set limits based on scientific data that indicates a pesticide will not cause “unreasonable risk to human health.”

According to Richard Bonanno, PhD, agricultural expert at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a farmer himself, 65% to 75% of conventionally grown produce has no detectable pesticides. When used properly and applied at the right times, pesticides degrade and become inert. Results of testing vegetables from farms in Massachusetts showed no pesticide residues in 100% of the samples. Bonanno reports only 0.5% of conventionally grown foods (but 3-4% of imported foods) are above EPA standards. A 2005 survey of 13,621 food samples revealed pesticide residue exceeding the tolerance was 0.2%. Yet, watchdog groups such as www.beyondpesticides.org and www. foodnews.org wave red flags and remind us, for example, that small amounts of pesticides can accumulate in the body. This may be of particular concern during vulnerable periods of growth, such as with young children.

Conflicting values

Clearly, whether or not to buy organic foods becomes a matter of personal values.

Bonanno sees “organic,” in part, as a marketing ploy, with organic foods portrayed as being safer and better. He argues we have a two-tier food system in the U.S. - with wealthier people who can afford to buy organic foods being the recipients of safer foods.

Your options

So what’s a hungry but poor athlete to do?

• Eat a variety of foods, to minimize exposure to

a specific pesticide residue.

• Carefully wash and rinse fruits and vegetables under running water; this can remove 99% of any pesticide residue (depending on the food and the pesticide).

• Peel fruits, such as apples, potatoes, carrots and pears (but then, you also peel off important nutrients).

• Remove the tops and outer portions of celery, lettuce and cabbage.

• Buy organic versions of the foods you eat most often.

• Sometimes (if not all the time), buy organic versions of the fruits and veggies that are known to have the highest pesticide residue, even after having been washed. According to the Environmental Working Group (www.foodnews.org), the “Dirty Dozen” includes these fruits: apples, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, strawberries, red raspberries; and these vegetables: potatoes, bell peppers, celery, spinach.

• Save money by choosing conventionally grown versions of the “Clean Dozen” (with little or no pesticide residue): banana, kiwi, pineapple, mango, papaya (note that foods like papaya, mango and banana have their own protective shell, so this reduces pesticide exposure on the flesh of the fruit); asparagus, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, sweet corn, and green peas.

For a complete list of 43 fruits and veggies, see www.foodnews.org.

Conclusion

When all is said and done, whether or not to make the extra shopping trip and pay the higher price is an individual decision. But for athletes who are concerned about the environment, there’s no question that buying organic foods help save the small farms - and the future of our planet.

Nancy Clark is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Food Guide for Marathoners and Cyclist’s Food Guide are available via www.nancyclarkrd.com.

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Speed work

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by DEREK GRIFFITHS

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For me, track workouts are a reminder of my high school and college running days when Tuesday and Thursday after-

noons were spent running endless laps around the oval with my teammates. We usually did the old standby workouts, like the 5 x 1 mile, the 8 x 800 meters or the 12 x 400 meters. Other days we groaned when our coach said that we had to complete thigh-burning ladders, such as 8001,200-1,600-1,200-800-1,200-1,600-1,200-800.

I would try to pace my laps to get progressively stronger and faster, kicking my legs high and pumping my arms.

As an adult, it can be tough to get motivated to go to the track. Even though I know it will make me faster and stronger, I’m not an elite athlete, so I’m limited in how much time I can devote to my workouts. It’s easier to lace up my running shoes and start my run from the front door than it is to drive to the local track for speed work. But because I know how much faster I run when I have logged miles at the track, I am back in the game, running on the track once a week. If you’ve never tried it, here is a basic primer on track workouts.

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Before you start any track workout, you need to sufficiently warm up your muscles.

If you sprint at full speed from the gun, you’re just asking for an injury. If you are lucky enough to have a track near your home, you could warm up by jogging to the track. If you drive to the track, running a few easy laps once you arrive is the best option. Your warm up should last 10 to 15 minutes and be run at a very easy pace. After you warm up, you may want to take a break to lower your heart rate by doing some light stretching and taking a few sips from your water bottle. Also, make sure to do some easy stride outs to let your body know what is ahead.

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Running short intervals, such as 200s or 400s, will help build speed, power and efficiency.

Longer intervals, like 1,600s, build your aerobic strength and improve your lactic acid threshold. I recommend varying between short and long intervals each week. If you are more advanced, you can do one of each in the same week; just make sure to take a few easy days in between.

At your first track session, you may try 8 x 200 with as much rest as you need, followed by 4 x 400 with 200 to 400 meters of walking or jogging for your recovery. This means that you will run two miles fast on the track, with another two or three miles for your warm up and cool down. For fitter runners, you can add more intervals, shorter rest, or longer warm ups and cool downs, but try not to overdo it the first day out. You don’t want to be too sore to run the rest of the week.

By your second week, try longer intervals, such as 3 x 1 mile with 400 meters of walking or jogging recovery. If you’ve never been to a track before, on most outdoor tracks, one lap equates to 400 meters.

The Pace

Pacing is a key element to any track workout. It will take some testing at the beginning of the season to see what level you’re at and what works best. Some coaches recommend that you do your mile repeats at 5K race pace.

I do mine about 10 seconds faster than that. If you are running 400 meters, aim for about mile race pace. If you are doing a workout with 200 meters, this should be slightly faster than mile race pace. At the beginning of the season, your paces will be much slower than at the end of the season. If you try to run the same paces as you did right before your peak race of the previous season, you might end up getting hurt or being too sore to run for a few days. If you want a better idea of what times you should be running, check out the complete chart of speed work paces in Daniels Running Formula by Jack Daniels, Ph.D, which is likely available at your local specialty running store or bookstore.

Remember when you’re first starting, don’t run so hard on your first two or three intervals that you are struggling to stay upright by the fourth. You should aim to maintain a similar pace on each interval and not fade. You should finish the workout feeling like you could run two or three more intervals. You do not want to do your racing on the track and then be too tired when it comes time to actually race.

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>> TRIATHLON <<

Olympic Distance Triathlon Training How to Start and How to Get Better

by Tim Monaco

Here are some questions to consider.

How will you prepare for each of the legs of your race? Will you be ready for the physical and logistical challenges of transitions? How will you prepare to maintain optimal speed and proper pacing? Will you have a race day nutrition strategy?

In each of the following segments, I will discuss the special considerations for each level of athlete.

Triathlon Beginner

As a first timer or relative newcomer to this event, your primary focus is getting comfortable with doing the three different disciplines and building confidence to take into your race. Whether you are an experienced swimmer or not, facing a mass start open-water swim is usually the most daunting part of doing a triathlon. The next biggest concern is the unique physical and logistical challenges of the transitions. Lastly, you must face the task of getting to the finish line as swiftly as possible and in as good a condition as possible.

In your race, you will be faced with open water swimming with several hundred (or thousands) of your close friends. This is always a scary proposition and it is deservedly so.

There is real danger if you get yourself in the wrong position at the wrong time. Most of the faster, more experienced swimmers will position themselves in the front of the pack closest to the buoy lines, which is the most advantageous line. However, for most participants, it is wise and prudent to stay on the opposite perimeter of the group and in a realistic position relative to your ability. Even though most participants are fun-loving people and not overly competitive, the nature of the swim seems to bring out the worst in people. The survival instinct is strong and most people won’t hesitate to claw their way over you if you are in the way. Play it safe and work the perimeter; it will give you the option to escape to open water if you start to feel uncomfortable in the pack.

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out there and doing it. There are many different beliefs around doing different types of workouts in certain orders (BRICKS), but I believe that doing these sports in any combination will help you gain confidence and the ability to adapt in transitions. It is certainly important to include some traditional BRICK workouts (swim-bike, bike-run) to be familiar with the specific challenges you will face, but you don’t need to do this every day. You will need to build up to your race distances in your training, but don’t be fooled into thinking you need to train “like a pro” to be ready to race.

In preparing for a triathlon, it is important to understand the demands of each of the sports. To simplify it, running is a very structurally demanding sport and needs to be progressed at a much more conservative pace. With swimming and cycling you will be able to progress more quickly, but throwing running into the equation makes it a very delicate balance.

My advice is to be conservative in your training progression and get yourself through your first few races without getting injured. Once you have established a base of all three sports you can think about increasing your training volume or intensity and look forward to harder or longer racing.

You will need to figure out while training how to stay fueled and hydrated, and proper pacing. It is always a good idea to try to simulate the race course and conditions as closely as possible so you will be prepared on race day.

Additionally, your pre-race preparation should include scouting the swim venue, understanding the flow of the transition areas, knowing the bike and run courses and any variance in the running surfaces, weather considerations (hot/ cold/windy/humidity/altitude), and nutrition available on course. You will need to figure out what combination of fluids/gel/food works best during your training. It may work out that what the race has to offer at aid stations works well for you or you may need to carry your own fuel.

It will be a question of personal preference and gut tolerance as to what you decide.

Triathlon Intermediate

Now that you have a few races under your belt, it is time to start thinking about things that you can do to optimize your performance.

You now have the experience of going through the training build up and in completing your race. You also have learned a thing or two about mistakes you may have made.

Overall, the training that you do on a weekly basis may vary greatly. Depending on your training history, whether or not you cross train, personal time and energy constraints, or individual tolerance will vary your mileage considerably. There are no rules when it comes to how much training anyone needs to do to race their best. The most important thing is doing the appropriate amount and intensity for your needs.

What Level Do You Fall Into?

Beginner: You are a first timer in your event or you have only completed your event several times. You are still a little worried about getting through your event. You are coming into your event with limited experience in one or more of the required disciplines.

Intermediate: You have completed several races and you are confident that you will finish your event. You have seen some improvements with your training and race results. You are starting to think about how well you will finish your event.

Advanced: You have been racing for at least one season and have progressed your training and racing to the point where you are “racing” your event. This means there is no question you will finish (barring unforeseen events) and you are fit enough, experienced enough and well prepared enough to be competitive.

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raining for an Olympic distance triathlon is a test of not only your athletic ability, but also a test of your time and resource management. Each individual brings their unique personal athletic background from which they can draw from. You may have experience in one or more of swimming, biking and running, or you may have none. It is an advantage to have established fitness at one of the sports, but there are dangers to be aware of when embarking into triathlon.

The specific demands of triathlon are unlike anything you will face in individual sports.

This means doing enough to stimulate improvements, but not so much that you are unable to absorb the training load.

With this in mind, you will get the most reward for doing several key workouts per week:

1) Race Pace Swimming – In the last six to eight weeks before your race, include 1600m of race pace swimming in one workout each week. You can break the efforts into different intervals for variety and training effect.

Examples: 4 x 400m (:30 sec recovery); 3 x 600m (:45 sec recovery); 2 x 800m (1:00 recovery); 1 x 1600. All workouts should include a good warm up and cool down. Do your last workout at least one week out from your goal race.

2) Tempo BRICK – Building up as your goal race approaches, do increasingly long run-bike bricks at goal race pace. Set up your transition like you would for a race. This will give you a chance to practice this challenging part of the race.

Examples: 10 mile bike + 2 mile run; 15 mile bike + 3 mile run; 20 mile bike + 5 mile run. All workouts should include a good warm up and cool down. Do the last workout at least one week out from your goal race.

Executing these workouts will prepare you to go into your next race with confidence and ready to take it to the next level.

Triathlon Advanced

Your experience in racing has grown and it now becomes a question of, “How fast

can I go?” By now you have already incorporated all the training techniques that I covered in the previous two sections. To get the most out of yourself on race day, try adding these workouts:

1) Swim Lactate Threshold Intervals – In the last 6-8 weeks before your goal event include this workout once a week. Your goal is to do your intervals at above race-pace intensity to stimulate lactate clearing, give you an extra “gear’ for accelerating in race situations, and allow you to be more comfortable at your race pace. You may do as much as you can, as long as you can maintain the proper intensity.

Examples: 20 x 50m (:05 sec recovery); 10 x 100m (:10 sec recovery); 5 x 200m (:15sec recovery). All workouts should include a good warm up and cool down. Do the last workout at least one week out from your goal race.

2) Bike Time Trial – In the last six to eight weeks leading up to your goal race, include this workout once a week. This workout is a true test to see what you can handle over the 40K distance and allows you to stretch your limits physically and mentally. You should try to hold a pace that is two to three miles per hour faster than your race pace or three to five beats per minute higher for your heart rate. Build up your distance/time as the race approaches, executing your last hard workout 10-14 days before.

Examples: 2 x 5 miles (2 minute recovery); 10 miles, 15 miles, 2 x 10 miles (3:00 minute recovery); 20 miles. All workouts should

include a good warm up and cool down.

I f you do your “homework” you will reap the rewards on race day.

Good luck and enjoy every moment of your journey.

Tim Monaco is a multi sport coach, licensed massage therapist, corrective exercise specialist and holistic lifestyle coach.

He is a former professional triathlete who has won Vineman Ironman, Buffalo Springs Lake Half Ironman and has completed 15 International Ironman events. He can be contacted at 541-948-7018 or www.monacobodyworks.net.

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>> AVOIDING INJURY <<

Heart Disease Warning Signs and Risk Factors

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by Ken Sheridan

recently had the chance to run the stairs at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, a very popular workout for us locals. The day was sunny, warm and windless, and more importantly, we had a chance to run the stairs, and (sorry) step up our workouts in preparation for America’s Uphill, a climb straight up the Aspen ski area.

We arrived at the top of the amphitheater and looked down, hardly any snow, it’s a go! Making our way to the stairs along the side, we encountered a chain link fence with a sign that said something to the effect – “Bowl is closed due to icy conditions, no admittance, you are on camera!”

As frustration set in we inquired as to the status of the closure at the visitor’s center.

The security guard informed us that someone went down into the bowl, slipped on the ice and broke his leg. Of course, being an American, he was suing the City of Denver over his misfortune. Not because he was clumsy, but because of the ice, which hadn’t been cleared enough to allow a “dumb-a*# free zone” in the bowl.

Now believe me, I could turn this article into a page long rant about how “the American way” has come to mean blaming others for accidents and taking no responsibility for our own lack of common sense. You see, I’m from Jersey; such rants lay dormant in my genetic code. Instead it got me thinking…

What if there was something out there that claimed over 872,000 American lives in 2004? What kind of outrage would that raise?

How many lawsuits would be filed? Now what if I told you that this “killer” was mostly preventable, and that the blame can be placed on one individual? How many lawsuits? What kind of outrage?

Well this killer is out there and it can be blamed on one thing. I’m talking about heart disease, the #1 killer of Americans, beating out all forms of cancer combined. But how much do you hear about this compared to breast cancer or even colon cancer?

The only time we hear about heart disease is when someone we know has had heart surgery or has died of heart failure. Such stories make it seem inevitable that heart disease will affect people and the only thing we can do about it is wait until we’re ready for medication (for high blood pressure or high cholesterol) and it’s just a matter of time. Wrong!

Coronary heart disease is the result of the accumulation of plaque in the walls of the arteries that supply the muscle of the heart. Most people with heart disease show no evidence of the illness for decades as the disease progresses before the first onset of symptoms, often a “sudden” heart attack, finally arise.

There is someone to blame for heart disease and it’s the individual who suffers from it that is at least partly to blame. That’s because most of the factors contributing to heart disease are “Lifestyle Factors” and are related to how we choose to live our lives. You are reading this magazine because you are a runner, walker or triathlete. You choose to run past golf courses and people eating breakfast on weekend mornings, you choose the salad instead of the cream soup, you choose the baked potato instead of the fries (at least sometimes).

The following is a list of the risk factors for heart disease. Pass it on to someone you care about who may benefit from it. Take the time to share with them the benefits of a healthier, more active lifestyle, like taking in the view from the top of a fourteener.

According to the American Heart Association, the coronary heart disease risk factors are as follows: Unchangeable factors (3): 1. Age: I’m willing to deal with this risk, beats the alternative.

2. Gender: Men are at greater risk, and at an earlier age.

3. Heredity: Children of parents with heart disease are more likely to develop it themselves.

Changeable factors (6): 1. Smoking: the risk is 2-4 times that of nonsmokers, second hand smoke also increases this risk.

2. High Blood Cholesterol: This is affected by age, sex, heredity and diet.

3. High Blood Pressure: Increases the heart’s workload and makes the heart walls thicker and stiffer.

4. Physical Inactivity: Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.

5. Obesity: People who have excess body fat, especially if a lot of it is at the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors.

6. Diabetes Mellitus: Even when blood sugar levels are controlled, diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, but the risks are

greater if blood sugar levels are not well controlled.

Physical activity is so important that an active smoker is actually at less risk than an inactive nonsmoker. As runners, walkers and triathletes, we are models of what an active lifestyle is. Give this article to someone you know may benefit from the information. It truly is never too late to make a change when it comes to heart disease prevention. Pass it on!

Dr. Ken Sheridan is a certified chiropractic sports physician who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries at Active Care Chiropractic and Rehab in Golden.

He can be reached at 303-279-0320.

Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: 1. Chest discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

2. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body: Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

4. Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort.

But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Courtesy: American Heart Association May/June 2007

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>> INSPIRATIONAL ATHLETES <<

The Denver North High School Team Winning Against the Odds

by Jessica Griffiths

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eff Young has coached the Denver North High School cross country team since 1993 and, despite the odds, he’s turned it into one of the strongest programs in the state. Young volunteered as a coach his first year, then took the reigns. He’s put a lot of work into not only turning the students into better runners, but into better citizens.

The program is very small, but it boasts a 98% high school graduation rate, and Young says 80% of the runners go on to college. Many are able to get track or cross country scholarships, which is important, since many don’t have the financial means to pay for a college education.

Young says he demands that his runners work hard on the track and in the classroom. The 15 years of coaching dedication has paid off for Young, who has former runners returning to the track on a weekly basis to train with the team. And while the school fielded the smallest cross country team at the state 4A level for the past two 22

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years, they’ve managed to earn sixth place as a team both years.

Young also coaches the Denver North track program, along with coach Sylvia Martinez, but has had a tough time finding enough kids to compete. He says it can be difficult to recruit kids who are willing to put in the time and effort he demands.

“I tell them that this will be one of the hardest things you will ever do.” Also, many of the students aren’t eligible because of poor grades or citizenship issues.

Currently, Denver North’s top star is sophomore Joseph Manilafasha, who became the first Vikings runner to win the state cross country meet last Oc-

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tober. Manilafasha ran the race in 15:39, more than 20 seconds faster than the next closest competitor.

As a native of the African nation of Burundi, Manilafasha had a record setting cross country season, despite the fact that he had only been running for a year.

As the surprise class 4A champion, the soft-spoken Manilafasha is now setting his sights on the state track championships, where he hopes to win the mile and two mile events.

He said, “I want to run sub-nine for the two mile and 4:15 for the mile.” He’ll have plenty of tough competition, but the 16-yearold likes setting high goals for himself.

When asked what motivates him to run so hard, he said, “It’s painful, but pain is good. I really enjoy it and it keeps me healthy.”

Manilafasha’s brother, Eric Ndikumana, is also a fierce competitor on the team and placed sixth overall at last fall’s state cross country championships. As a junior, Ndikumana is looking beyond high school and setting his sights

on a collegiate running career.

“I want to run in college and I really want to go to Stanford,” he said.

Ndikumana and Manilafasha are refugees whose father was killed in the Burundi civil war.

The brothers came to America six years ago with their mother and older brother. Both are straight A students.

Ndikumana says he loves to run because it helps him cope with stress, but also, “Competing on the team is a lot of fun.”

Both young runners give a lot of credit to their coach. When Young is not training the team, he works at his veterinarian practice Planned Pethood Plus in Denver.

He has traveled internationally to teach others how to spay and neuter pets and has opened spay and neuter clinics in Slovakia and Mexico.

He is currently working to open a similar clinic in the Philippines.

Young is dedicated to community service, and he tries to teach his runners its importance. “I want to teach the kids to give back.

I think it’s a coach’s job to teach them more than just sports.”

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A group of runners train at the Denver North High School track.

Manilafasha wins the state cross country meet.

Some of the runners have volunteered with Young at spay and neuter clinics on Indian Reservations. He also pays for their entry fees into races that raise money for charity. In addition, the group started the North Side Stride 5K and 10K race at Sloan’s Lake in Denver. The summer race raises money to give to underprivileged students who can’t afford to compete in athletics and art programs.

Young says he wants to keep the team busy so that they have something to do and stay out of trouble. “One reason we travel is to get the kids out of the city and expose them to new

things, but also to get them away from distractions.”

The team spent spring break in Grand Junction, but have traveled as far away as Montana and Mexico. Even during track season when they can’t go far, Young takes the team out of the city to run local trails, like Green Mountain in Lakewood.

Sophomore Jared Unsain said he joined the team because he needed a physical education credit, but now he enjoys working out with the team and traveling to new places. “It’s been a good experience. And I’ve gotten to go to Loveland, Grand Junction, and other places I’d never been.”

The team traveled to Fort Collins to compete in the Wild West Relay in 2006, where they walked away with a win and a new course record. Young says events like the relay help teach the runners to work as a team and not let each other down.

Young calls his runners the Planned Pethood Posse. The program is geared toward keeping the students running long term, so a lot of graduates come back and train with the team and travel to races with them on the weekends. Young uses his veterinary practice to fund the purchase of the kid’s running shoes, race entry fees and travel. He sometimes even pays for them to get sports massages and physical therapy if they are suffering from an injury.

Sophomore Irving Riza says he joined the team on a whim, but now plans to stick with it throughout high school. “Now I run to be healthy. On days when I don’t run, I feel bad.” He adds, “It’s fun too.”

The combination of a little fun and a lot of hard work seem to be paying off for the runners at Denver North.

Young leads the team in stretches after practice.

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The Cool Down

When you finish your speed work, it’s important to complete a proper cool down so that you don’t have too much lactic acid building in your legs. If you ran to the track, that’s great because you will be forced to jog home. Otherwise, run at least a mile or two after you’ve slugged down some water or electrolyte replacement drink. After your cool down jogging, you may want to once again do some light stretching. Also, many experts say you should get some protein and carbs into your system within 15 to 20 minutes to help speed recovery.

If you are really brave, fill your bathtub with cold water and sit in it for 15 minutes when you get home. This also helps aid in recovery.

the team

There are many groups and clubs that meet regularly for track workouts. Although the other runners in a group may be at a slower or faster level, training on the track with a group may help motivate you to show up. Plus, it will allow you to socialize and meet other runners.

Don’t be intimidated if you think that you are not fast enough to join a track group. I can typically run two laps on the track for every one that my wife runs, yet she says she loves going to track workouts with me and others for the camaraderie and the benefit she sees in her running performance, even if she is the last one to finish.

Often in group workouts, the faster runners will run more laps than the slower runners so that everyone finishes at approximately the same time.

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& Receive A Free Gift

Every interval at the track needs a recovery period. This is one of the magical things about working out at the track versus running endless miles from home. You get to rest! But don’t take this too lightly. The recovery is one of the most important parts of the workout (along with the correct pacing). It is what teaches your body to adapt to the stresses you are putting on it. A workout of 3 x 1 mile with 60 seconds rest is a much different workout than 3 x 1 mile with 4 minutes rest. When you are running 200s and you only take a minute rest, then you may lose form after a few intervals. This defeats the purpose of working on speed AND efficiency. Plus, it increases your risk for injury. With the correct pacing and recovery, your workout should feel hard, but not so hard that you will never do another one.

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The Colorado Runner Racing Series is a scored series of races throughout the state. Runners will be scored based on their finishing place in each race. The winners in each division will be featured in Colorado Runner magazine and the top three runners in each division will receive awards from the Boulder Running Company and Reebok.

2007 Racing Series Schedule Date

Criteria used in determining Racing Series races (in this order): 1. Location 2. Race organization 3. Race distance 4. Date of the race 5. Quality of the field 6. Size of the race

NEW FOR 2007: An award will be given to the runner who runs in the most races!

Racing Series Scoring

Distance

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Runnin’ of the Green

7K

Denver

Mar 17

Sharin’ O’ The Green

5K

Ft. Collins

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Platte River Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Denver

Apr 14

Greenland Trail Races

8M

Greenland

May 6

Colorado Marathon

Marathon

Ft. Collins

May 12

Alex Hoag Run For Sunshine

5K

Colorado Springs

May 20

Colorado Colfax Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Denver

Jun 10

Garden of the Gods 10M

10M

Manitou Springs

Jun 16

Steamworks Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Durango

Jul 4

Palmer Lake Run For Independence

4M

Palmer Lake

Jul 28

Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run

9M

Steamboat Springs

Aug 11

Georgetown to Idaho Springs

Half Marathon

Georgetown

Sept 16

Farmer’s 5000

5K

Wheat Ridge

Sept 30

Boulder Backroads Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Boulder

Nov 11

TTTS Run For Hope 5K

5K

Denver

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in all divisions. The open division is for runners aged 39 and under. The masters divsion is for runners 40-49. The grand masters division is for runners aged 50-59. The seniors divsions is for runners 60 and over. Runners may participate in as many races as they choose. For races with multiple starts, finish time will be used to calculate points.

If a race has scoring trouble, it may be removed from the series. For races with multiple events, only the events listed will be scored. Your division is based on the first race of the year that you score in.

Scoring System UPCOMING SERIES RACES:

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June 10, 2007

June 16, 2007

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Col. Springs, CO

Denver, CO

Col. Springs, CO

Durango, CO

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New Mexico Beach Wins Indoor Championships

by Jamie Woodley

Curtis Beach, a high school sophomore at Albuquerque Academy, won the boy’s pentathlon at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships held at the Armory Indoor Track in New York City on March 9-10. He won the competition with 3,785 points, which established a new national high school sophomore record. Beach was in second place going into the final event - the 1,000m run. He ran a 2:35.30, beating Aaron King by 29 seconds (3:04.40) and winning the competition by 175 points.

Curtis is no stranger to outstanding meet performances. During the 2006 Farmers All-City Boys Track & Field Championships held last April in Albuquerque, he was high point performer as a high school freshman scoring 26-½ points. Curtis then led his Albuquerque Academy team to the New Mexico Class 4A State Track & Field Championship by scoring 27 of their 109 team points. Beach won the 110m and 300m hurdles and long jump. He attributes much of his personal performance suc-

cess to training for the multi-event competitions - pushing hard when being tired is part of that multi event preparation.

During the 2006 Great Southwest Track & Field Classic, Beach finished 5th in the decathlon. He won the final event, the 1,500m run, with a time of 4:32.03 scoring 731 points.

By surpassing 6,050 points in the meet, Beach qualified for the Junior National Outdoor Track & Field Championships held in Indianapolis.

Besides competing for Albuquerque Academy during the school year, Curtis has competed for the Albuquerque Track Club for seven years in both track & field and cross country. He has competed successfully at both the Junior Olympic Championships and Youth National Championships for several years.

Curtis has been named a candidate for the USA team in the World Youth Championships to he held in July 2007 in Ostraba, Czech Republic, competing in the octathlon. Selections for the team are to be completed in May.

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he New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association is hosting a National Trails Day Race in Cloudcroft, New Mexico on June 2. It is an 8.1 mile run/walk along a portion of the historic Cloud Climbing Railroad. Sanctioned

by USATF, and an event of the NM Association Grand Prix, the course is challenging. The start/ finish, at 8,665 feet above sea level, drops to a low of 7,750’ at mile four, before completing the loop to the finish.

Race information, pre-registration, and a course map are available online at www.

nmrailstotrails.org. Lodging and camping information, as well as area information on Cloudcroft, the Sacramento Mountains, and White Sands National Monument are available online at www. cloudcroft.net.

The New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association is a non-profit organization whose principle goal is to convert the old, abandoned Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountains Railroad grade, also known as the Cloud Climbing Railroad, into a multiuse, recreational trail which will eventually link with other trails to form a fifty mile loop. The loop, to be known as the Enchanted Trail, will lead from Cloudcroft to Sunspot to Oliver Lee State Park to Alamogordo to La Luz to High Rolls and back to Cloudcroft. Each year, dedicated volunteers work on restoring another section of the railroad bed, building trails, restoring trestles, clearing brush, debris, and rocks. They also undertake larger projects. Currently, they are raising the funds necessary to restore the Mexican Canyon Trestle. Built in the late 1800’s, this landmark trestle was in continuous use until the last train run in 1947. You can see the trestle from the race course as well as from the lookout

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alongside US Highway 82 just before entering Cloudcroft from the west.

The Village of Cloudcroft is one of our state’s best destinations at 9,000 feet “above stress level” in the southern-most Rocky Mountains of central New Mexico. Come up and test yourself on the race course, then reward yourself with a relaxing weekend of dining, sightseeing, hiking, shopping and staying in any of the numerous lodging or camping facilities.

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New Mexico Team USA Competes at the World Cross Country Championships

“It was really hot, and I started having problems after 800 meters, but fortunately I stuck it out for the team, and I could see my teammates around me, which really helped.”

Lornah Kiplagat of the Netherlands earned her country’s first world championship medal with her victory on her former native soil, navigating the 8-kilometer course in 26:23. Ethiopia took top team honors with 19 points, with the host nation taking second with 26 points.

The races were contested under sunny but humid conditions with temperatures in the mid 90s and humidity around 63 percent.

The Men’s Race

Tebo leads a pack of runners.

The Women’s Race

MOMBASA, KENYA - In her first appearance in a national uniform, Cack Ferrell of Eugene, Oregon placed 30th, leading Team USA to an eighth place team finish in the senior women’s 8K race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. The race was held at the Mombasa Golf Course in the east Kenyan seaport city on Saturday, March 25.

She was followed by Renee Metivier Baillie of Boulder, Colorado, who saw her best performance at the championship to date, finishing six places behind in 29:47.

Michael Spence of Ogden, Utah made his first appearance at the World Cross Country Championships and placed 55th in the senior men’s 12K race, running 39:32 to lead Team USA to an 11th place finish. Celedonio Rodriguez from Alamosa, Colorado finished 112th in 41:59.

In an unexpected twist to the dramatic senior men’s race Zersenay Tadese from Eritrea, the 2004 Olympic bronze medalist at 10,000 meters, won the world title in 35:50, wresting it away from defending champion Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia on the final lap.

Moses Mosop (36:13) earned silver and Bernard Kiprop Kipyego of Kenya (36:37) won bronze.

Bekele failed to finish. Mosop and Kipyego led a parade of six straight Kenyans across the line, to earn the host country yet another team world championship.

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Matt Tebo from Albuquerque, New Mexico rounded out the American finishers in 100th (30:56). “It wasn’t our day. I was fine except for my right foot. I didn’t feel good, and I couldn’t put pressure on it. I tried to finish. I was really hoping to get a team score. I was confident that my right foot would hold out, but it didn’t work out.”

In the junior men’s race, Asbel Kiprop led four straight Kenyans across the line, winning the gold medal in a time of 24:07. Kenya won the junior men’s world title with a perfect score of 10 points. Team USA did not have enough finishers to earn a team score.

Team USA did not field a junior women’s squad.

The Junior Race

Kenny Klotz of Eugene, Oregon was the first American across the line in the junior men’s 8-kilometer race, running 27:11 to finish 56th. Adams State College student Ryan McNiff of Los Alamos, New Mexico was 86th in 28:28.

“It was going alright. I may have gone out too fast. I did everything I could to try and finish. It was a good experience for us,” McNiff

McNiff battles the heat.

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Fast Forward Express Dryer and Hartmann of Colorado Earn Third

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Hartmann ran 44:12 on the 15K course.

Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor ran 47:20, to win her fifth national 15K title, while 2004 Olympic Marathon sliver medalist Meb Keflezighi took an unprecedented sixth men’s crown in 43:40 at the USA 15K Championships in Jacksonville, Florida on March 10.

Kastor also captured this year’s Equalizer Bonus of $5,000 for being the first athlete - male or female - to cross the finish line. The top-seeded women started five minutes before the men, with the “head start” based on the time differential of the U.S. 15K records.

Kastor charged to the front early, running her first three mile splits in 5:04, 5:01, and 4:58, under pace for her American Record, set at this race four years ago. But her quick splits on the hilly and winding second and third miles combined with warm, humid conditions took their toll on the record attempt. Despite never being challenged en route to her win, Kastor missed her event and American record, and the accompanying $8,000 in bonuses, by a scant five seconds.

Two-time USA 15K champion Jen Rhines of Ardmore, Pennsylvannia finished second in 48:58, with Elva Dryer of Gunnison, Colorado third in 49:40.

Meanwhile, Keflezighi had plenty of

company, with reigning USA Half-Marathon Champion Ryan Hall of Big Bear Lake, California, Team USA World Cross Country squad member Fasil Bizuneh of Flagstaff, Arizona and journeyman Christian Hesch of Morro Bay, California accompanying him through two miles.

As the trio of Hall, Bizuneh, and Keflezighi separated themselves on the march towards the finish line, each took turns in the lead until just past halfway, when Bizuneh attempted to break things up with a hard surge.

Following another move by Bizuneh at five miles, Keflezighi kept on pressing, quickly distancing himself from the former Arizona State standout. Though the two had gapped Hall, he proved to still have some fight left in him, passing Bizuneh and cutting Keflezighi’s onetime 30-second lead in half by the time eight miles had been reached at the top of the massive Hart Bridge.

It wasn’t enough, though, as Keflezighi, looking effortless, powered down the other side of the bridge towards the finish line in the shadow of Alltel Stadium for the win.

“I really thought it was going to come down to the last downhill,” Keflezighi said later.

“But Fasil made a huge move at five miles. I followed him, and it kind of broke things open for me.”

Following Keflezighi was Hall, 21 seconds back, with Jason Hartmann of Boulder, Colorado closing well to pass Bizuneh for third in 44:12.

Marking the 14th year that the USA 15K Championships has been hosted by the Gate River Run, Kastor and Keflezighi each took home $12,000 for their victories as part of a total prize purse of $58,000 for the championships.

Zoila Gomez of Alamosa ran 52:39.

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Eastler, Vaill win Pan Am Race Walk Cup Trials

Reigning U.S. 20K men’s champion Kevin Eastler of Aurora and two-time U.S. women’s 20K champion Teresa Vaill were the respective winners at the 2007 USA Pan American Race Walk Cup Trials in Palmetto Bay, Florida.

The championships, which serve as the selection event for the 2007 Pan American Race Walk Championships in Brazil, were hosted by the City of Palmetto Bay and the Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department.

Eastler and his 2004 Olympic teammate Tim Seaman entered their last lap in unison and stayed that way until the final straight when Eastler pulled away to claim the first place prize money of $900. Eastler’s winning time was one hour, 24 minutes, 12 seconds, with Seaman finishing close behind as the runner-up in 1:24:21. Both performances bettered the Olympic “B” qualifying standard. John Nunn held on for third place finishing in 1:27:55 and Matt Boyles placed fourth with a new personal best of 1:28:50.

Boyles previous best mark was 1:30:30.

In the women’s race, Teresa Vaill opened a 40-second gap at the 2.5K mark over fellow Americans Sam Cohen, Jolene Moore and Maria Michta. However guest athletes Yeliz Ay of Turkey and Miriam Ramon of Cuenca, Ecuador were right in Vaill’s shadow as all three passed in 11:39.

Vaill went on to win the race in 1:35:44. Turkey’s Yeliz Ay, who had been training at altitude in Colorado, was second in 1:36:22, with Ramon finishing third in 1:36:29. No other women would better the Olympic “B” standard as Sam Cohen grabbed the second USA spot on the Pan American Cup team in 1:42:48. Jolene Moore was fifth overall in 1:43:51 and Loretta Schuellin earned a spot on her first-ever USA international team by finishing sixth in 1:44:17.

The first four finishers under one hour and 48 minutes qualified for the Team USA roster.

The Junior Men’s 10K race was dominated by the Vergara twins from Edinburg, Texas, as Ricardo Vergara crossed the finish line first in 48 minutes, two seconds, with his brother Roberto finishing eight seconds back. Abraham Villarreal was third in 54:52, with Evan Crowdus fourth in 57:22 and Patrick Shaffer fifth in 1:01:36.

The Junior Women’s 10K race was won by Lauren Forgues of Boothbay, Maine in 50 minutes, 35 seconds. The runner-up was Le’erin Voss in 53:18 and Christina Peters finishing in third place in 53:51. Rounding out the top-five finishers were Jenna Monahan (4th-55:25) and Pamela Alva of Lima, Peru (5th-56:06).

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Kastor and Keflezighi Run to 15K Titles

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Cantwell and Flanagan Grab Visa Championship at AT&T USA Indoors

hristian Cantwell put an exclamation point on his indoor season at the 2007 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, held at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center on February 25.

The #2 world-ranked shot putter easily won the men’s Visa Championship as the athlete with the top performance of the Indoor Visa Championship Series. The women’s 3,000-meter winner, Boulder-native Shalane Flanagan, won the women’s Visa Championship.

Flanagan easily won the women’s 3,000m in 8:56.75, running what was essentially a conservative time trial in a race in which she was never challenged. USA outdoor steeplechase champion Lisa Galaviz was second in 9:10.75.

Just a few months after giving birth to her second child, 2004 Olympic Trials 5,000m champion and Colorado resident Shayne Culpepper continued her impressive return to competition, winning her first indoor title in the women’s mile. The two-time U.S. indoor 3,000 meter champion and 2004 World Indoor bronze medalist at that distance took the lead with 400 meters to go and won in 4:34.42. Sarah Schwald was second in 4:36.12.

Culpepper said, “I told myself that with 500 meters to go I was going to the lead no matter what the pace was. I feel like I should be running a bit faster at this distance. I probably should be closer to four minutes for 1,500 meters. That’s where I’ll have to be in order to compete better internationally. It’s difficult com-

ing back from the birth of my second child. I’ve learned some things, but unfortunately seem to make the same training mistakes over again.”

The Nike men’s mile provided excitement, if not a blinding pace. Known for his affinity for leading from the front, two-time outdoor champion Alan Webb sat back in a pack that passed through the first 400 meters in 62.8 seconds. When 2000 Olympic Trials champion Gabe Jennings took the lead with 600 meters left, however, the pace took a decided upturn. Webb showed fine closing speed to win in 4:01.07, with 2004 indoor champ Rob Myers second in 4:01.78 and Jennings third in 4:01.93.

Two-time Olympian and multiple national record holder Tim Seaman made history with his 10th consecutive career victory in the men’s 5,000m race walk, finishing in 19:24.38.

With his win, Seaman matched the 10 national indoor walk titles won by National Track & Field Hall of Famer Henry Laskau between 1948 and ‘57. Kevin Eastler of Aurora, Colorado was second in 19:28.63.

Sam Cohen won her first indoor 3,000m race walk title in 13:51.29 with Lauren Forgues second in 13:55.90, after five-time winner Joanne Dow was disqualified for loss of contact while in the lead.

Rising distance star Matt Tegenkamp and three-time indoor champion Jonathan Riley towed the field in the men’s 3000m, but Tegenkamp moved away strongly in the final lap to win in 7:46.08, with Riley second in 7:49.73.

Famiglietti Wins 8K Title

Steeplechaser Anthony Famiglietti won the U.S. Men’s 8K Championship in Central Park in New York on March 18, his first victory at the event. The 28-yearold New Yorker covered the three-loop criterium course in 22:35, six seconds ahead of second place Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, Arizona,

Bolota Asmerom of Oakland, California was third in 22:48. Boulder’s Jorge Torres (pictured left) placed seventh in 23:02.

Famiglietti, an Olympian, won $11,000 including a $1,000 prime for being one of the top three athletes at the 5K mark. The event was delayed for one day due to heavy snow.

Culpepper breaks the tape in the mile.

Team USA takes second at Yokohama International Women’s Ekiden

One of the greatest Team USA rosters ever assembled for an Ekiden posted its best finish ever, taking second in a 14-team field at the 2007 Yokohama International Women’s Ekiden in Yokohama, Japan. Team Russia, the defending champion, was timed in 2:14:48 with the U.S. in 2:16:04.

Jen Rhines led off strong for Team USA, running her opening 5K in 15:05 as Lilia Shobukhova of Russia opened with a leg record 14:45. In the second leg, a 10K distance, U.S. Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor made up 11 seconds of the 20 second deficit by half way, passing 5K in 15:22 on her way to running 31:09, but Galina Bogomolova regained the time over the second half to win the leg in 31:08.

Stage three saw the Russian team begin to steadily pull away from the U.S. despite strong showings from Carrie Tollefson, who finished her 6K leg in 19:30, and USA 10K track champ Amy Rudolph, who ran the next 6K in 19:58.

Another highlight for Team USA came on the 10K fifth leg where Katie McGregor ran 32:59 to win the leg over 2004 Olympic Marathon silver medalist Catherine Ndereba of Kenya.

Beginning the sixth and final leg, Russia had a 59-second advantage over Team USA as Elva Dryer of Gunnison, Colorado brought the U.S. home with a 17:23 for the final 5.195K, marking the best finish ever for Team USA at Yokohama. Ayumi Hashimoto, the captain of the host team from Japan, made a dramatic charge on the last leg to finish only three seconds behind the U.S.

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Blizzard Conditions at Snowman Stampede Snowman Stampede 10M/20M Saturday, February 24, 2007 Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO

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The second annual Snowman Stampede was held, despite National Weather Service warnings of blizzard-like conditions in metro Denver on race morning. More than 200 runners battled icy roads and gusty winds.

In the 20 mile event, Boulder’s Humberto Zelaya was victorious in 2:01:36, averaging 6:05 pace on the road course despite the weather. Zelaya was 16 minutes faster than the next closest competitor.

In the women’s race, Tania Pacev of Littleton decided to run the 20 mile race just minutes before the start. She won the event in 2:30:06.

In the 10 mile race, 16-year-old Denver North High School student Joseph Manilafasha was the first runner across the tape in 57:09.

He was chased closely by Omar Martinez who finished second in 57:23.

Kris Lawson of Parker won the women’s event in 1:10:49. Sara Whitis drove down from Gillette, Wyoming to run the race and finished a close second in 1:11:02.

The race was the third and final event in the Winter Distance Series, which was sponsored by Runner’s Roost.

Lawson leads the women’s 10 mile.

202 Finishers (144 - 10M, 58 - 20M) - AMB Chip Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: Snow and wind early with clearing skies through the day, 30-50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,500’

20M Male (Overall): 1. Humberto Zelaya, 32, Boulder, CO, 2:01:36; 2. Hector Martinez, 23, Northglenn, CO, 2:17:35; 3.

Mauro Martinez, 17, Denver, CO, 2:20:54; 4. Andrew Holton, 39, Pine, CO, 2:21:41; 5. Carl Mather, 42, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:23:04; 6. Travis Mattern, 32, Littleton, CO, 2:23:26; 7. Michael O, 41, Denver, CO, 2:25:02; 8. Anthony Lee, 34, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:26:48; 9. Todd Gangelhoff, 34, Denver, CO, 2:27:03; 10. Joe Wolf, 39, Denver, CO, 2:27:56. Masters (40+): 1.

Carl Mather, 42, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:23:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sebastia Preisinger, 50, Bailey, CO, 2:48:26.Seniors (60+): No Finishers. Female (Overall): 1. Tania Pacev, 47, Littleton, CO, 2:30:06; 2. Holly Klamer, 23, Fort Collins, 2:34:49; 3. Melissa Menard, 32, Denver, CO, 2:38:11; 4. Peggy NelsonPanzer, 44, Aurora, CO, 2:40:20; 5. Gayle Zorrilla, 35, Denver, CO, 2:43:20; 6. Rachel Harvey, 27, Denver, CO, 2:54:58; 7.

Bobby Radakovich, 34, Morrison, CO, 2:55:02; 8. Suzanne Scott, 30, Denver, CO, 2:56:46; 9. Sabine Preisinger, 38, Bailey, CO, 3:03:25; 10. Heather Carlson, 32, Littleton, CO, 3:04:20. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 47, Littleton, CO, 2:30:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Shane Holonitch, 56, Littleton, CO, 3:11:20. Seniors (60+): No Finishers. 10M Male (Overall): 1. Joseph Manilafasha, 16, Denver, CO, 57:09; 2. Omar Martinez, 21, Denver, CO, 57:23; 3. Jayson Swigart, 27, Boulder, CO, 58:24; 4. Gordo Byrn, 38, Boulder, CO, 59:39; 5. Eric Nedikumana, 17, Denver, CO, 1:03:05; 6. Ron Lipka, 29, Fort Collins, CO, 1:04:28; 7. Gabriel Floud, 25, Cheyenne, WY, 1:06:34; 8. Michael Quispe, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:41; 9. Dennis Meeker, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:08:09; 10. Will Stacy, 19, Fort Collins, CO, 1:08:56. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Quispe, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:41. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael DeSegush, 53, Denver, CO, 1:17:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Martin Hidalgo, 63, Littleton, CO, 1:26:57. Female (Overall): 1. Kris Lawson, 27, Parker, CO, 1:10:49; 2. Sara Whitis, 29, Gillette, WY, 1:11:02; 3. Susan Bellard, 35, Littleton, CO, 1:13:37; 4. Monica Byrn, 30, Boulder, CO, 1:14:23; 5. Erika Black, 29, Crested Butte, CO, 1:14:43; 6. Elizabeth Campaga, 27, Denver, CO, 1:15:11; 7. Heather Shockey, 38, Denver, CO, 1:15:51; 8. Lilia Paradis, 24, Denver, CO, 1:16:07; 9. Laurel Dale, 39, Littleton, CO, 1:17:43; 10. Valerie Shockley, 41, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:17:45. Masters (40+): 1. Valerie Shockley, 41, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:17:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cassi Bailey, 52, Louisville, CO, 1:30:33. Seniors (60+): 1. Martha Fulford, 60, Denver, CO, 2:02:04.

Little Rock Marathon - The Largest Medal In The World

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The Little Rock Marathon is a tour of the capital city of Arkansas, a small state with only 2.5 million people. The race organization was top notch with water stops every two miles and volunteers adding just the perfect touch of southern hospitality. The city shows up to support the race by lining the streets with crowds of spectators.

The Little Rock Marathon markets itself as providing the largest finisher’s medal in the world, and they aren’t kidding. It is by far the biggest medal you will ever see and will likely make your neck hurt if you try to wear it after the race.

Participants at this year’s race received two shirts: a t-shirt with their registration and a micro-fiber finisher’s shirt afterwards.

Runners also enjoyed a post-race party when they crossed the finish line.

For an extra fee, runners could purchase a pass to the Perks Tent at the finish line.

The tent offered free pizza and beer, shorter bathroom lines, pre and post race massages, and a private pre-race gear check.

The course featured many hills between miles 10 through 18. A lot of runners were not prepared for them, as evident by race splits.

This year, the top Colorado runner

was Derek Griffiths of Littleton, who crossed the line in 3:47:32. Steve Slotter of Castle Rock was the top Colorado finisher in the half marathon, running 1:29:02.

4,026 Finishers (1,279 - Marathon, 2,222 - Half Marathon, 525 - 5K) ChampionChip Timing by: Little Rock Marathon - Weather: Sunny and windy, 30-50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 250’ Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Przemek Bodbowski, 26, Searcy, AR, 2:27:09; 2. Krzysztof Baldyga, 35, Albuquerque, NM, 2:28:50; 3.

Justin Gillette, 24, Niles, MI, 2:31:14. Area Finishers 1. Krzysztof Baldyga, 35, Albuquerque, NM, 2:28:50; 2. Derek Griffiths, 31, Littleton, CO, 3:47:32; 3. David Macbean, 35, Morrison, CO, 3:49:26; 4. Jonathan Robinson, 61, Orem, UT, 3:56:14; 5. John Harrington, 44, Roclada, NM, 3:57:45; 6. Daniel Wilson, 49, Thornton, CO, 4:00:41; 7. Jim Lynch, 49, Denver, CO, 4:08:02; 8. Buddy Duvall, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:25:00. Female (Overall): 1. Maria Cleofe Portilla, 34, Albuquerque, NM, 2:47:12; 2. Christy Nielsen, 31, Omaha, NE, 2:59:03; 3. Melissa Lehman, 24, Niles, MI, 3:01:17. Area Finishers 1. Maria Cleofe Portilla, 34, Albuquerque, NM, 2:47:12; 2. Patsy Closs, 52, Albuquerque, NM, 4:54:22; 3. Carol Crane, 55, Springfield, CO, 6:01:37; 4.

Azada Casper, 53, La Veta, CO, 6:24:54. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Jason Warick, 33, Saskatoon, SK, 1:07:42; 2. Robby Leblanc, 29, Little Rock, AR, 1:09:32; 3. John Aerni, 27, St. Louis, MO, 1:10:11. Area Finishers 1. Steve Slotter, 44, Castle Rock, CO, 1:29:09; 2. Tom Shahnazarian, 48, Denver, CO, 1:57:32; 3.

Lawrence Williams, 59, Denver, CO, 2:00:25; 4. Tony Bernard, 39, Denver, CO, 2:00:31. Female (Overall): 1. Lesley Hocking, 26, Columbia, MO, 1:22:57; 2. Wendy Ragle, 26, Memphis, TN, 1:26:47; 3. Melissa Davis, 32, Springfield, MO, 1:27:34. Area Finishers 1. Angela Bernard, 34, Denver, CO, 2:00:32; 2. Heather Connell, 27, Edwards, CO, 2:08:34; 3. Joann Hinman, 54, Kanab, UT, 2:31:54; 4. Helene Hvlzd-Morris, 48, Ruldoso, NM, 2:36:05.

5K Male (Overall): 1. Wil Norris, 12, Mountain Home, AR, 19:02; 2. Stephen Clement, 17, Little Rock, AR, 19:10; 3. Jonathan Buzzitta, 14, Jacksonville, AR, 19:43. Area Finishers 1. William Morris, 51, Ruldoso, NM, 30:47. Female (Overall): 1. Haley Filat, 12, Little Rock, AR, 20:22; 2. Beverly Smith, 40, North Little Rock, AR, 21:26; 3. Rachel Garrett, 15, Little Rock, AR, 21:40. Area Finishers No Finishers.

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The 19th annual Runnin’ of the Green drew one of its largest fields ever with nearly 2,500 runners in the timed race and many more in the untimed walk. Race officials reported that more than 5,000 runners and walkers registered for the event.

The Colorado Youth Pipe band entertained crowds before the race start. After the race, young Irish step dancers delighted crowds and an Irish band performed. Runners were treated with juice, milk, beer, corned beef sandwiches, and an assortment of yogurt and bagels. The race was voted Best Post Race Party last year by readers in Colorado Runner Magazine. The run raised approximately $35,000 for Volunteers of America.

Unfortunately, the two lead runners, Joseph Manilafasha and Ramiro Paris, who were said by onlookers to be averaging a blazing 4:45 pace, were turned off course by volunteers in the final two blocks of the race. Ken Pliska of Broomfield, who was in third place, knew where to turn and officially won the race in 22:02. Peter Vail of Boulder and Mike Sharkey of Arvada were a close second and third.

Superior’s Lauren Young won the women’s race in 25:08 with Tanya Poel of Boulder second in 25:17.

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2,454 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Sunny, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,300’ Male (Overall): 1. Ken Pliska, 41, Broomfield, CO, 22:02; 2. Peter Vail, 32, Boulder, CO, 22:05; 3.

Mike Sharkey, 27, Arvada, CO, 22:09; 4. Andy Ames, 44, Boulder, CO, 22:27; 5. Ofer Barniv, 25, Denver, CO, 22:44; 6. Omar Martinez, 21, Denver, CO, 22:51; 7. Cody Hill, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:00; 8. Jerry Rief, 42, Cheyenne, WY, 23:10; 9. Brad Cooper, 40, Littleton, CO, 23:18; 10.

Steve Roch, 42, 23:19. Masters (40+): 1. Ken Pliska, 41, Broomfield, CO, 22:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Gallegos, 52, 24:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Hibschweiler, 60, Littleton, CO, 30:53.

Female (Overall): 1. Lauren Young, 27, Superior, CO, 25:08; 2. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 25:17; 3. Paige Higgins, 24, Littleton, CO, 25:21; 4. Patty Rogers, 32, Denver, CO, 25:39; 5. Heather Hunt, 32, Englewood, CO, 26:02; 6. Jocelyn Petrella, 27, Denver, CO, 26:38; 7. Noelle Green, 42, Erie, CO, 26:44; 8. Kris Lawson, 27, Parker, CO, 27:06; 9. Michelle Quinlan, 24, 27:09; 10. Bridget MacKinnon, 30, Denver, CO, 27:50. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 25:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 54, Wheat Ridge, CO, 29:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 62, Longmont, CO, 34:14.

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Canyonlands Half Marathon & 5M Saturday, March 17, 2007 Moab, UT

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Befitting of St. Patrick’s Day, Race Director Ranna Bieschke turned the field green this year. Many runners chose to discard their planned race T’s in favor of the high performance, green race shirts given to the participants. The result was a field of green looking much like a St. Patrick’s Day parade along Scenic Route 128 that hugs the Colorado River.

“The river ran green today,” said one excited participant. In fact, nearly 4,000 runners completed this year’s races. Still, a lottery system left many others home green with envy.

St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic, wrote Adrienne Cook.

Those dreams were realized by race winners David Danley, 26, and Holly Hagerman, 38. The win was a first for Danley on this course with a time of 1:09:25. For Hagerman, it was a repeat victory with the first coming a decade ago. Her time was 1:21:01, a 6:11 pace, and about four minutes faster than her first victory here.

The Canyonlands Half Marathon has always benefited from its early season timing, the promise of an early thaw from a winter’s chill ever present among the running community. This year, the 32nd annual, greeted runners with perfect spring temperatures and brought hope of record breaking performances.

At 10 a.m. Moab recorded 54 degrees, and 64 by noon. And noticeably absent was the oftenpresent head wind that feeds through the mouth of the canyon, slowing times.

Ken Pliska, 41, of Broomfield, CO, didn’t disappoint, smashing a 15-year-old master’s record held by Olympian Benji Durden.

Ken’s time was 1:10:24 and placed him third overall.

For the second straight year, the Sheri Haymore award, presented to the first master’s female, was won by last year’s overall winner Julie Cassidy of Park City, UT. Julie’s time was 1:26:42.

See you next year and for all you competitive runners remember the Irish Proverb: A

hound’s food is in its legs.

3,836 Finishers (2,955 - Half Marathon, 881 - 5M) - ChampionChip Timing by: Moab Half Marathon - Weather: Sunny, 55 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,300’ Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. David Danley, 26, Roosevelt, UT, 1:09:25; 2 Bj Christenson, 28, N. Salt Lake City, UT, 1:10:16; 3. Ken Pliska, 41, Broomfield, CO, 1:10:24; 4. Neal Gassmann, 39, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:10:27; 5. Kenneth Richardson, 27, Ogden, UT, 1:13:39; 6. Scott Creel, 44, Bozeman, MT, 1:16:21; 7. Michael Lewis, 37, Draper, UT, 1:16:22; 8. Josh Steffen, 26, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:16:40; 9. Grant Rotunda, 20, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:16:49; 10. Walter Brown, 35, South Jordan, UT, 1:17:39. Masters (40+): 1. Ken Pliska, 41, Broomfield, CO, 1:10:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Holland, 50, Park City, UT, 1:25:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Mike Berberian, 60, Pocatello, ID, 1:28:59. Female (Overall): 1. Holly Hagerman, 38, Provo, UT, 1:21:01; 2. Lisa Paxton, 24, South Jordan, UT, 1:21:48; 3.

Julie Thomas, 34, Salt Lake City, UT, 1:23:38; 4. Katie Crapo, 29, St. Anthony, UT, 1:24:40; 5. Janae Richardson, 24, Ogden UT, 1:25:54; 6. Keri Nelson, 25, Grand Junction, CO, 1:26:12; 7. Kris Lawson, 27, Parker, CO, 1:26:23; 8. Julie Cassidy, 46, Park City, UT, 1:26:42; 9. Jenny Barsness, 37, Glenwood Springs, CO, 1:27:13; 10. Esther Jurasek, 43, Anchorage, AK, 1:28:33.

Masters (40+): 1. Julie Cassidy, 46, Park City, UT, 1:26:42.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Blondie Vucich, 58, Vail, CO, 1:37:24.

Seniors (60+): 1. Libby James, 70, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:54:21. 5M Male (Overall): 1. Jacob Kirwa, 24, Shiprock, NM, 26:49; 2. Mike Evans, 33, Salt Lake City, UT, 27:25; 3. Tony Perez, 18, Shiprock, NM, 27:54; 4. Matt Bell, 15, Denver, CO, 28:03; 5. James Nduati, 23, Shiprock, NM, 28:12; 6. Rodell Williams, 18, Shiprock, NM, 28:14; 7. Chad Derum, 34, Salt Lake City, UT, 28:46; 8. Matthew Dorton, 23, Lehi, UT, 29:19; 9. Cody Tipler, 19, Shiprock, NM, 29:23; 10. Erwin Chaco, 20, Shiprock, NM, 30:17. Masters (40+): 1. Ron Thomasson, 41, Longmont, CO, 31:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Kelly, 51, Salt Lake City, UT, 37:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Jack Sutton, 60, 39:41. Female (Overall): 1. Marta Lewinski, 33, Edina, UT, 32:56; 2. Karen Opp, 38, Evergreen, CO, 35:07; 3. Allie Erickson, 15, Sandy, UT, 35:27; 4. Erin Summers, 31, Rigby, UT, 35:45; 5. Lauren Fuller, 20, Salt Lake City, UT, 36:53; 6. Wendy Rasmussen, 37, Salt Lake City, UT, 37:07; 7. Shantell Willie, 18, Shiprock, NM, 37:23; 8. Zena Archie, 21, Shiprock, NM, 37:48; 9. Amanda Theobald, 18, Salt Lake City, UT, 37:51; 10.

Allison Parks, 21, Salt Lake City, UT, 37:55. Masters (40+): 1.

Deirdre Garvey, 47, Boulder, CO, 38:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Vicki Pedler, 58, Moab, UT, 38:46. Seniors (60+):1. Gail Carlson, 63, Longmont, CO, 38:55.

A time trial such as the one held on March 24 under rainy skies at the Boulder Reservoir was a perfect way to get a jump start on training smart for spring races, like the Bolder Boulder, the Cherry Creek Sneak or the Arby’s Rocky Mountain Half MaraRunners brave the rain at the start of the race. thon.

Nearly 200 enthusiastic runners braved the weather so that they could Fast Forward 4 Miler collect data to help with their upcoming spring Saturday, March 24 training.

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level. The race results evaluated mile split times and target pace training zones.

“Many beginning runners make the mistake of going out and running the same route, at the same speed, several times a week, for months or years on end,” said Scott Fliegelman, Executive Director of FastForward Sports, “After some time, their running and fitness hits a plateau and they stop seeing any progress.

The key to a great training program is to mix up the workouts a bit, to find the perfect balance between each of four different training zones.”

The FastForward Sports training program breaks pace intensities into four zones.

Zone one, below 75 percent of maximum heart rate, is used to build muscle endurance, improve base fitness and used during recovery periods.

A zone two effort of 75-85 percent of maximum heart rate can be sustained for long periods of time. Known as tempo, this moderate pace is optimal for races of 10K and longer. Done in intervals lasting no longer than 30 minutes, a zone three effort is of a higher intensity which will increase lactate tolerance and stamina. Zone four can be an all out effort which increases anaerobic capacity and is equal to a 5K pace.

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Fast Times at Spring Runoff in Pueblo Pueblo Chieftain Spring Runoff Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pueblo, CO

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The 29th annual Pueblo-Chieftain Spring Runoff was held at Dutch Clark Stadium on March 4. More than 600 runners competed in five different events: a 10 mile race, a 10K run, a 5K event, a 2 mile walk, and a kid’s fun run.

In his first race of the season, Scott Lebo, 40, won the 10 mile race for a second year in a row. He ran a personal best time of 55:58.

Nederland’s Lisa Goldsmith, 42, endured a long drive to get to the race, but it paid off with a win. Goldsmith finished the 10 mile race in one hour, 6.01 minutes. Typically known as a trail runner, Goldsmith hit the roads this year to train for the Boston Marathon.

Steve Roch, 42, of Lafayette, won the 10K race in 35:04. Lindsey Schryver, 24, a registered nurse from Pueblo ran a personal best time of 43:22 to win the women’s race.

Colorado Running Company employee Adam Rich, 26, won the 5K in 15:49.

Fifteen-year-old Anna Marshall, a freshman at Pueblo West High School won the women’s event in 20:24.

618 Finishers (95 - 10M, 118 - 10K, 257 - 5K, 82 - 2M Walk, 66 - Kid’s Run) - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runners - Weather: Sunny, 40 degrees Elevation: Start = 4,740’, Finish = 4,710’

Steve Roch wins the 10K.

10M Male (Overall): 1. Scott Lebo, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:58; 2. Christopher Borton, 31, Golden, CO, 56:13; 3. Paul Dewitt, 38, Monument, CO, 57:33; 4. Steve Cathcart, 42, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:01:58; 5. Paul Koch, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:02:26. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Lebo, 40, Colorado Springs, CO, 55:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dave O’Sadnick, 51, Evergreen, CO, 1:06:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Kent Mitchell, 65, Erie, CO, 1:26:37. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 1:06:01; 2. Elizabeth Watkins, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:06:22; 3. Shannon Meredith, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:07:42; 4. Lisa Rainsberger, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:12:53; 5. Cathi Webber, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:14:35. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 42, Nederland, CO, 1:06:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Polly Zimmerman, 51, Golden, CO, 1:22:29.

Seniors (60+): 1. Sally Kennett, 64, Salida, CO, 1:33:43. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Steve Roch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 35:04; 2. Jim Hallberg, 29, Lamar, CO, 35:45; 3. Gerald Romero, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:36; 4. Alan Tarr, 49, Pueblo, CO, 38:16; 5. Paul Murphy, 38, Pueblo West, CO, 38:21. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Roch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 35:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Woody Noleen, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 39:52. Seniors (60+): 1. Ben Esquibel, 60, Pueblo, CO, 52:32. Female (Overall): 1. Lindsey Schryver, 24, Pueblo, CO, 43:22; 2. Tara Smith, 35, Pueblo West, CO, 43:31; 3. Lorie Roch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 45:36; 4. Jill Ann Montera, 40, Pueblo West, CO, 46:00; 5. Jennifer Kottenstette, 26, Pueblo, CO, 47:17. Masters (40+): 1. Lorie Roch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 45:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marijane Martinez, 54, Las Vegas, NV, 53:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Betty Duran, 64, Pueblo, CO, 1:02:52. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Adam Rich, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:49; 2. Steven Stoot, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:00; 3.

Ryan Crocker, 20, Akron, OH, 17:18; 4. Mike Schmidt, 16, Pueblo West, CO, 17:57; 5. Johannes Von Bueren, 18, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:04. Masters (40+): 1. Lile Budden, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Palmer, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:11. Seniors (60+): 1. John Roman, 62, Pueblo, CO, 23:25. Female (Overall): 1. Anna Marshall, 15, Pueblo West, CO, 20:24; 2. Sydney Mondragon, 24, Pueblo, CO, 20:50; 3.

Rachelle Christensen, 25, Pueblo, CO, 21:54; 4. Abbigail Duran, 13, Pueblo, CO, 22:05; 5. Jennifer Moore, 24, Canon City, CO, 23:19. Masters (40+): 1. Terri Tibbs, 43, Pueblo West, CO, 23:25.

Grand Masters (50+): 1. Francine Borton, 60, Pueblo, CO, 27:51.

Seniors (60+): 1. Francine Borton, 60, Pueblo, CO, 27:51.

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Jason Delaney sets a course record.

Platte River Half Marathon Sunday, April 1, 2007 Denver, CO

unners were treated to sunny skies and mild temperatures for the fifth annual Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay. More than 800 runners completed the 13.1 mile run.

The race course travels from downtown Littleton to the Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant in Denver along the Platte River Trail, a paved bike path.

Jason Delaney, 26, of Golden set a new course record of 1:09:01. His winning time shattered the previous mark by 20 seconds. Delaney won $500 for his efforts. James McGown, 32, traveled to Denver from Sidney, Nebraska and finished a close second in 1:09:49.

The race featured a total of $2,500 in prize money, which was awarded to the top men and women overall and the top masters runners.

Age group award winners won Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant gift certificates.

Paige Higgins, 24, of Littleton ran a strong race and barely missed the course record as she cruised to a 1:16:53 finish. Defending champion Kara Roy, 32, of Fort Collins tried to stay with Higgins early in the race, but couldn’t match her tempo throughout, falling to second in 1:19:30.

Boulder’s Andy Ames won the mas-

ters crown in 1:12:24. Tanya Poel of Boulder finished third overall and placed as the first master in 1:23:58.

The post race party featured live music by the Littleton Community Band, free massages by the Colorado School of Healing Arts, and a grilled lunch that included hamburgers, bratwurst, fruit, cookies, and chips.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

948 Finishers (822 - Half Marathon, 126 - Relay) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start = 5,450’, Finish = 5,250’ Male (Overall): 1. Jason Delaney, 26, Golden, CO, 1:09:01; 2.

James McGown, 32, Sidney, NE, 1:09:49; 3. Mike Sharkey, 27, Littleton, CO, 1:10:47; 4. Jason Saitta, 29, Parker, CO, 1:10:58; 5. Andy Ames, 44, Boulder, CO, 1:12:24; 6. Jonathan Peeters, 28, Boulder, CO, 1:13:29; 7. Todd Hagadone, 21, Fort Collins, CO, 1:13:55; 8. Steve Roch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 1:15:25; 9.

Christopher Borton, 31, Golden, CO, 1:16:24; 10. Johannes Rudolph, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:16:59. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Ames, 44, Boulder, CO, 1:12:24. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Brad Pace, 51, Fort Collins, CO, 1:19:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Hibschweiler, 60, Greenwood Village, CO, 1:40:03. Female (Overall): 1. Paige Higgins, 24, Littleton, CO, 1:16:53; 2. Kara Roy, 32, Fort Collins, CO, 1:19:30; 3. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:23:58; 4. Patty Rogers, 32, Denver, CO, 1:24:14; 5. Uli Bromme, 26, Boulder, CO, 1:25:36; 6. Elizabeth Watkins, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:21; 7. Tania Pacev, 48, Littleton, CO, 1:28:41; 8. Bridget MacKinnon, 30, Centennial, CO, 1:29:56; 9.

Jennifer Labaw, 25, New Castle, CO, 1:31:09; 10. Emily Robbins, 32, Wheat Ridge, CO, 1:32:51. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 41, Boulder, CO, 1:23:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alyn Park, 56, Denver, CO, 1:37:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 62, Longmont, CO, 1:55:05.

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>> RACE RESULTS << Colorado Runner Racing Series Results through the Platte River Half Marathon Open (39 & Under) Men

Masters (40-49) Men

1. Mike Sharkey, Littleton, 140 2. Joe Manilafasha, Denver, 100 2. Craig Greenslit, 100 2. Jason Delaney, Golden, 100 5. Ramiro Paris, Boulder, 90 5. Ragan Driver, 90 5. James McGown, Sidney, NE, 90 All others with 80 or less points

1. Andy Ames, Boulder, 190 2. Steve Roch, Lafayette, 150 3. Brad Cooper, Littleton, 140 4. Ken Pliska, Broomfield, 100 4. Tim Jones, 100 6. Steve Cathcart, Ft. Collins, 90 All others with 80 or less points

Open Women 1. Paige Higgins, Littleton, 190 2. Patty Rogers, Denver, 160 3. Lauren Young, Superior, 100 3. Jennifer Kintzley, 100 5. Bobbie Erbes, 90 5. Kara Roy, Ft. Collins, 90 7. Sarah Hansen, 80 7. Bridget MacKinnon, Centennial, 80 All others with 70 or less points

Mike Sharkey of Littleton is leading the Open Men’s division after the first three races. He was the only person to participate in two events. Joe Manilafasha and Ramiro Paris were given points based on their places in the Runnin’ of the Green with 200 meters to go when they were directed off course by a volunteer.

Paige Higgins, also of Littleton, had a strong showing in both the Runnin’ of the Green and the Platte River Half Marathon.

Masters Women 1. Tanya Poel, Boulder, 300 2. Noelle Green, Erie, 90 2. Catriona Dowling, Boulder, 90 2. Tania Pacev, Littleton, 90 2. Valerie Shockley, G. Village, 90 6. Janet Rooney, Louisville, 80 6. Mary Shore, Ft. Collins, 80 6. Nancy Thonen, Thornton, 80 All others with 70 or less points

Andy Ames of Boulder is leading a strong field in the masters division. He is followed closely

by Steve Roch and Brad Cooper.

All three ran great efforts at the Runnin’ of the Green and the Platte River Half Marathon.

Defending champion Tanya Poel of Boulder has shot out of the gate early, winning the first three events.

Jim Hallberg of Lamar finishes second in the 10K at the Spring Runoff in Pueblo.

Grand Masters (50-59) Men 1. Brad Pace, Ft. Collins, 200 2. Dave O’Sadnick, Evergreen, 160 3. Bob Basse, Denver, 120 3. Rich Hadley, Florence, 120 5. Steve Gallegos, 100 6. Pablo Vigil, Loveland, 90 6. Wayne Chick, Albuquerque, 90 All others with 80 or less points Grand Masters Women

Senior Women

1. Maria Korb, Ft. Collins, 190 2. Alyn Park, Denver, 180 3. Peggy Muhn, Wheat Ridge, 100 3. Jan Huie, Colorado Springs, 100 5. Mary Brock, 90 5. Jamie Erskine, 90 7. Carole Schaefer, Englewood, 80 All others with 70 or less points

1. Lola Ackerman, Longmont, 300 2. Myra Rhodes, Centennial, 230 3. Connie Ahrnsbark, Lakewood, 180 4. Wanda Willems, Laramie, 130 4. Kay Chernoff, Denver, 130 6. Elisabeth Kandel, Lafayette, 90 7. Joan Lockwood, 70 All others with 60 or less points

Brad Pace of Ft. Collins won both the Sharin’ O’ The Green and the Platte River Half Marathon, giving him a slight edge over Dave O’Sadnick of Evergreen,

In the female division, Maria Korb and Alyn Park are neck and neck in the early going, with Alyn edging Maria at the Platte River Half Marathon.

Bob Hibschweiler has stated in the early going that he is going for the title in 2007. With two wins and a second in the first three races, he has started strong.

However, Lou Huie and Jay Wissot have posted favorable efforts in the early going as well.

2005 Champion Lola Ackerman has won all three races so far, but 74-year-old sensation Myra Rhodes has also posted great times in the early going.

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Stephanie Smith, 99, Denver, CO, 8:37; 10. Megan Ackley, 37, Denver, CO, 8:41. Masters (40+): 1. Lori Crane, 49, Golden, CO, 8:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mary Webb, 50, Aurora, CO, 9:09.

Seniors (60+): 1. Kumi Horiuchi, 69, Brighton, CO, 12:40.

150 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ Male (Overall): 1. Michael Johnson, 17, Littleton, CO, 17:11; 2. Abe Sauer, 36, 17:17; 3. Bruce Rahmig, 35, 17:42; 4. Chase Kelly, 25, 17:55; 5. Brian Glotzbach, 31, Denver, CO, 18:18; 6.

Christopher Anacker, 19, 18:21; 7. Jean-Paul Henry, 24, 18:48; 8. Steve Merschel, 30, 19:13; 9. Nickolas Moeckel, 27, Boulder, CO, 19:15; 10. Kristopher Swygert, 29, Englewood, CO, 19:20.

Masters (40+): 1. Keith Golding, 46, 21:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. George Greco II, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:29.

Seniors (60+): 1. Greg Langham, 60, 28:52. Female (Overall): 1. Tera Moody, 26, 17:28; 2. Jennifer Valentine, 24, Boulder, CO, 20:43; 3. Dominique Gerard, 13, Highlands Ranch, CO, 20:54; 4.

Karen Murphy, 46, 21:05; 5. Dawn King, 43, 21:43; 6. Jacqueline Mariash, 27, Superior, CO, 21:53; 7. Noreen Shea, 45, 22:10; 8. Claire Rustad, 19, Denver, CO, 22:34; 9. Jennifer Merschel, 30, 22:55; 10. Stephanie Anderson, 17, 23:07. Masters (40+): 1. Karen Murphy, 46, 21:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Patty Wheeler, 54, 29:30. Seniors (60+): 1. Betty Duran, 64, Pueblo, CO, 30:07.

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Snowshoe Shufle 10K/5K Beaver Creek, CO March 3, 2007 501 Finishers (66 - 10K, 435 - 5K) - Timing by: Highline Sports 10K Male (Overall): 1. Josiah Middaugh, 51:39; 2. Greg Krause, 51:46; 3. Bernie Boettcher, 51:59; 4. Dave Mackey, 54:07; 5.

Josh Nota, 55:21; 6. Buzz Burrell, 58:45; 7. Mike Gibbs, 58:54; 8. Travis Daniels, 1:02:20; 9. Keith Bushaw, 1:03:38; 10. Ryan Sutter, 1:04:35. Female (Overall) 1. Anita Ortiz, 1:00:25; 2.

Lisa Isom, 1:06:18; 3. Katie Mazzia, 1:06:31; 4. Heidi Vosbeck, 1:07:16; 5. Liz Turner, 1:10:38; 6. Megan Boord, 1:11:48; 7.

Linda Mcdonald, 1:12:27; 8. Alejandra Aldunate, 1:12:50; 9.

Nancy Sandberg, 1:13:36; 10. Jeanne Blatter, 1:15:26. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Josiah Middaugh, 51:39; 2. Greg Krause, 51:46; 3.

Bernie Boettcher, 51:59; 4. Dave Mackey, 54:07; 5. Josh Nota, 55:21; 6. Buzz Burrell, 58:45; 7. Mike Gibbs, 58:54; 8. Travis Daniels, 1:02:20; 9. Keith Bushaw, 1:03:38; 10. Ryan Sutter, 1:04:35. Female (Overall) 1. Sarah Giovagnoli, 32:54; 2. Sonja Wieck, 34:54; 3. Mary Plumb, 36:15; 4. Heather Price, 36:21; 5.

Nicole Heiden, 36:25; 6. Marian Christen, 37:01; 7. Lori Boyer, 38:16; 8. Amanda Evans, 38:23; 9. Allicia Pribramsky, 39:00; 10.

Kelly Gardner, 39:12.

1446 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start at 5,280’ and climb 47 flights of stairs to the top of the Well’s Fargo Building

Larry Volk

Seniors (60 & Over) Men 1. Bob Hibschweiler, G. Village, 290 2. Lou Huie, Colorado Springs, 210 3. Jay Wissot, Denver, 180 4. Arnie Willems, Laramie, 140 5. Rich Romero, Denver, 110 6. Bill Mawhiney, 100 7. Bill Bedell, Evergreen, 80 All others with 70 or less points

Male (Overall): 1. Rickey Gates, 25, Boulder, CO, 5:23; 2. Micah Martin, 27, Denver, CO, 5:56; 3. Scott Hackett, 41, Lakewood, CO, 6:03; 4. Kirk Framke, 33, Denver, CO, 6:05; 5. Justin Little, 32, Denver, CO, 6:14; 6. Scott Elliott, 42, Boulder, CO, 6:16; 7. Brent Hanlin, 37, Denver, CO, 6:17; 8. Christian Fuller, 32, Boulder, CO, 6:24; 9. Paul Moreau, 40, Golden, CO, 6:25; 10.

Adam Feerst, 46, Denver, CO, 6:25. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Hackett, 41, Lakewood, CO, 6:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Douglas Van Zet, 53, Denver, CO, 7:24. Seniors (60+): 1. G. Noel Vargo, 62, Arvada, 10:56. Female (Overall): 1. Kristin Moreau, 39, Golden, CO, 7:39; 2. Caitlin Hedberg, 24, Denver, CO, 8:01; 3. Caitlin Hedberg, 24, Denver, CO, 8:01; 4. Sheri Mounteer, 36, Denver, CO, 8:06; 5. Cassi Wilbanks, 22, Littleton, CO, 8:11; 6. Lisa Wilkinson, 28, Denver, CO, 8:12; 7. Emily Gloeckner, 37, Denver, CO, 8:27; 8. Lori Crane, 49, Golden, CO, 8:36; 9.

YMCA Frostbite 5M Pueblo, CO March 10, 2007 41 Finishers - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runers - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4,900’ Male (Overall): 1. Matthew Drake, 18, Pueblo West, CO, 29:40; 2.

Michael Cernoia, 14, Pueblo West, CO, 30:11; 3. Andrew Hackler, 39, Pueblo West, CO, 32:18; 4. Bobby Valentine, 42, Pueblo, CO, 32:52; 5. Rubin Sisneros Jr, 25, Raton, NM, 33:50; 6. Ken Valentine, 39, New York, NY, 34:21; 7. Steve Wall, 43, Pueblo, CO, 34:42; 8. John Montoya , 49, Raton, NM, 35:09; 9. Fred Mielke, 42, Pueblo West, CO, 35:22; 10. Robert Santoyo, 44, Pueblo, CO, 36:02. Masters (40+): 1. Bobby Valentine, 42, Pueblo, CO, 32:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Roman, 62, Pueblo, CO,

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>> RACE RESULTS << James Dunkleberger, 33, 19:08; 10. Ryan Carpenter, 27, 19:20.

Masters (40+): 1. Keith Johnson, 45, Littleton, CO, 17:35. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Paul Cogoes, 51, 20:36. Seniors (60+): 1.

Curtis Miller, 63, 27:45. Female (Overall): 1. Eleanor Fulton, 13, 20:11; 2. Sarah Lewandowski, 22, Centennial, CO, 21:12; 3.

Laurie Mizener, 37, Boulder, CO, 21:35; 4. Lori Franks, 29, 21:50; 5. Roxanne Geisler, 38, 22:11; 6. Anna Moseley, 21, 22:14; 7.

Heather Haugen, 34, Highlands Ranch, CO, 23:01; 8. Carolina McVicker, 29, 23:10; 9. Kathy Johnson, 45, 23:23; 10. Lindsey Alexander, 99, 23:33. Masters (40+): 1. Kathy Johnson, 45, 23:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marcela Salazar, 51, 26:09.

Seniors (60+): 1. Barb Sailor, 66, 32:12.

A Run Through Time Marathon & Half Marathon Salida, CO March 17, 2007 181 Finishers (90 - Marathon, 91 - Half Marathon) - Timing by: Chaffee County Running Club - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,000’ with a max of 9,000’ in the marathon and 8,800’ in the half marathon.

Runners compete in the Colfax Training Series 15 Mile in Westminster.

36:16. Seniors (60+): 1. John Roman, 62, Pueblo, CO, 36:16.

Female (Overall): 11. Lorie Moreno-Roch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 34:31; 2. Abbigail Duran, 13, Pueblo, CO, 38:06; 3. Carol Kinzy, 59, Pueblo, CO, 38:11; 4. Paula McCabe, 34, Pueblo, CO, 38:32; 5. Karen Ortiz, 42, Pueblo, CO, 40:54; 6. Juanita Peters, 46, BonCarbo, CO, 42:36; 7. Alice Anne Fitzgerald, 45, Trinidad, CO, 42:41; 8. Carol Brimmeier, 54, Trinidad, CO, 42:44; 9. Crystal Campbell, 23, Pueblo West, CO, 43:28; 10. Janice Huie, 57, Colorado Springs, CO, 43:32. Masters (40+): 1. Lorie MorenoRoch, 42, Lafayette, CO, 34:31. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carol Kinzy, 59, Pueblo, CO, 38:11. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

5K on St. Patrick’s Day Colorado Springs, CO March 17, 2007 1215 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: ChampionChip of the Rockies Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,025’ Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Kirkpatrick, 28, 14:44; 2. Justin Chaston, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:31; 3. Adam Rich, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:41; 4. Greg Augspurger, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:00; 5. Logan Wealing, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:02; 6. Jason Hodgson, 99, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:02; 7.

Cody Hill, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:37; 8. Jermaine Mays, 24, Coloroad Springs, CO, 16:48; 9. Jeff Turner, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:53; 10. Sammy Ngatia, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:58. Masters (40+): 1. Sammy Ngatia, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Scott Palmer, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Boughter, 63, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:16. Female (Overall): 1. Tera Moody, 26, Boulder, CO, 17:19; 2. Tracy Robertson-Frack, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:18; 3. Michelle Kelly, 29, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:27; 4. Stacey Chaston, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:31; 5.

Stephanie Jones, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:36; 6. Shannon Meredith, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:03; 7. Sheila Geere, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:16; 8. Elizabeth Watkins, 24, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:24; 9. Amy Regnier, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:49; 10. Sydney Mondragon, 24, Pueblo, CO, 20:43. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Regnier, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Sharon Dieter, 52, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:36.

St. Patty’s Run For The Green 5K Highlands Ranch, CO March 17, 2007 497 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,750’ Male (Overall): 1. Nick Miller, 19, 16:38; 2. Will Laia, 25, 17:01; 3. Keith Johnson, 45, Littleton, CO, 17:35; 4. Kyle Bernhardy, 33, 17:39; 5. Justin Ofle, 99, 18:31; 6. Brian Kearns, 19, 18:38; 7. Greg Tyndall, 32, 18:49; 8. Justin McMillan, 34, 18:53; 9.

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Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Michael Selig, 28, Golden, CO, 3:09:21; 2. Johannes Rudolph, 41, Boulder, CO, 3:19:18; 3. Ryan Burch, 27, Fort Collins, CO, 3:33:28; 4. Jason Halladay, 32, Los Alamos, NM, 3:38:29; 5. Harry Harcrow, 39, Woodland Park, CO, 3:41:25; 6. Rick Jones, 54, Gunnison, CO, 3:50:35; 7. Dan Schmidt, 49, Denver, CO, 3:52:26; 8. Todd Holmes, 50, Lakewood, CO, 3:53:39; 9. Kirk Apt, 44, Crested Butte, CO, 3:59:47; 10. James Mejia, 40, Denver, CO, 4:02:00. Masters (40+): 1. Johannes Rudolph, 41, Boulder, CO, 3:19:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

Rick Jones, 54, Gunnison, CO, 3:50:35. Seniors (60+): 1. John Hobbs, 61, Evergreen, CO, 6:16:42. Female (Overall): 1. Tania Pacev, 42, Littleton, CO, 3:55:51; 2. Michele Jensen, 36, Littleton, CO, 4:06:13; 3. Katy Fasset, 40, Boulder, CO, 4:36:15; 4. MarieHelene Faurie, 39, Fort Collins, CO, 4:36:15; 5. Carol Gerber, 43, Lakewood, CO, 4:38:31; 6. Mary Zier, 38, Salida, CO, 4:41:25; 7. Jamie Justice, 26, Boulder, CO, 4:44:54; 8. Cindy Stonesmith, 43, Louisville, CO, 4:46:18; 9. Diane Ridgway, 58, Arvada, CO, 4:57:17; 10. Shane Holonitch, 56, Littleton, CO, 5:02:09. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 42, Littleton, CO, 3:55:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Diane Ridgway, 58, Arvada, CO, 4:57:17. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Kenny Wilcox, 28, Salida, CO, Salida; 2. Isaac Watkins, 25, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:32:39; 3. Westcott Hyde, 36, Dillon, CO, 1:34:58; 4. Zebulon Lang, 26, Denver, CO, 1:35:44; 5. Heath Hibbard, 53, Montrose, CO, 1:38:49; 6. Steve Becker, 38, Broomfield, CO, 1:39:33; 7. Ray Blum, 50, Denver, CO, 1:44:20; 8. Dan Tallon, 52, Placitas, NM, 1:45:58; 9. Tony Niemann, 40, Salida, CO, 1:48:28; 10. Kirk Hilbelink, 39, Littleton, CO, 1:53:21. Masters (40+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 53, Montrose, CO, 1:38:49. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 53, Montrose, CO, 1:38:49.

Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 66, Denver, CO, 2:03:55. Female (Overall): 1. Callie Bradley, 23, Leadville, CO, 1:41:21; 2. Wendy Shomion, 42, Salida, CO, 1:44:48; 3. Nan Keith Frates, 46, Crested Butte, CO, 1:45:53; 4. Tassa Saldi, 28, Firestone, CO, 1:52:00; 5. Desiree Dallaguardia, 20, Glenwood Springs, CO, 1:56:37; 6. Kristin Snowden, 31, Pine, CO, 1:57:37; 7. Nancy Duncan, 50, Buena Vista, CO, 1:59:07; 8. Nancy Stevenson, 53, Golden, CO, 2:01:10; 9. Colleen LaVelle, 43, Dillon, CO, 2:01:41; 10. Erica Schaapveld, 29, Boulder, CO, 2:03:03. Masters (40+): 1. Wendy Shomion, 42, Salida, CO, 1:44:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Duncan, 50, Buena Vista, CO, 1:59:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Donna Nicholas-Griesel, 60, Coaldale, CO, 2:55:57.

Carbon Valley 5K Frederick, CO March 17, 2007 497 Finishers - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,010’ Male (Overall): 1. Rick Buress, 47, 18:42; 2. Eric Bolton, 30, 19:00; 3. Kevin Bax, 44, 19:07; 4. Kevin Fitzgerald, 27, 19:21; 5. Steve Manroney, 42, 19:36; 6. Christopher Fox, 37, 19:37; 7.

Nicholas Kadlec, 14, 19:38; Todd Burgess, 38, 19:56; 9. Micah Martin, 27, 20:26; 10. John Zamora, 15, 21:03. Masters (40+): 1.

Rick Buress, 47, 18:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jesse Tijerina, 55, 21:51. Seniors (60+): 1. Chuck Otoupalik, 63, 24:47. Female (Overall):1. Laura Bruess, 46, 20:32; 2. Colleen Bunbury, 55, 20:53; 3. Karen Smidt, 40, 21:11; 4. Tamara Gaffney, 35, 22:51; 5. Nicky Willis, 31, 22:53; 6. Melissa Palacio, 35, 23:00; 7. Jen Jepsen, 34, 23:42; 8. Stephanie Munro, 33, 23:49; 9. Katy Willey, 24, 24:20; 10. Coreene Hanson, 45, 24:22. Masters (40+): 1. Laura Bruess, 46, 20:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Colleen Bunbury, 55, 20:53. Seniors (60+): 1. Eunice Shepard, 83, 40:48.

Sharin’ Of The Green 5K Ft. Collins, CO March 17, 2007 501 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ Male (Overall): 1. Craig Greenslit, 16:26; 2. Ragan Driver, 16:31; 3. Tim Jones, 17:29; 4. Brad Pace, 17:37; 5. Steve Cathcart, 17:48; 6. Brian Murphy, 17:55; 7. Pablo Vigil, 18:28; 8. Jim Elwell, 18:30; 9. Gabriel Flood, 18:34; 10. Paul Stofko, 18:38. Masters

(40+): 1. Tim Jones, 17:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Brad Pace, 17:37. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Mawhiney, 20:22. Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Poel, 18:11; 2. Jennifer Kintzley, 19:49; 3. Bobbie Erbes, 20:11; 4. Catriona Dowling, 20:15; 5. Sarah Hansen, 20:52; 6.

Ryann Frahn, 21:16; 7. Mary Shore, 21:45; 8. Kerry Lefebvre, 21:53; 9. Julie Hansen, 22:06; 10. Tina Sono, 22:22. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 18:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 23:51. Seniors (60+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 23:51.

DU College of Law LRAP LAP 5K Denver, CO April 1, 2007 68 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Sunny, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ Male (Overall): 1. Michael Johnson, 17, Littleton, CO, 16:54; 2. Chip Hazewski, 26, Denver, CO, 17:44; 3. Lile Budden, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:45; 4. Patrick Colleran, 25, Denver, CO, 19:11; 5. Roman Ginzburg, 24, Boulder, CO, 20:10; 6.

Matthew Thompson, 24, Denver, CO, 21:30; 7. Patrick Smola, 17, Aurora, CO, 22:53; 8. Chris Frenz, 24, Denver, CO, 23:11; 9. Jose Vazquez, 39, Commerce City, CO, 23:14; 10. Jason Korb, 25, Parker, CO, 23:33. Masters (40+): 1. Lile Budden, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dennis Scharinger, 52, Aurora, CO, 27:35. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Female (Overall): 1. Susan Brooker, 43, Lafayette, CO, 20:47; 2. Krista Lindsay, 55, Highlands Ranch, CO, 22:39; 3. Suzanne Scott, 30, Denver, CO, 22:57; 4. Heather Fredriksen, 30, Denver, CO, 23:07; 5. Jess Ryan, 23, Boulder, CO, 24:56; 6. Bridget Mathieu, 20, Denver, CO, 25:03; 7. Masawee Suthikant, 33, Denver, CO, 25:06; 8. Jessica Savage, 20, Denver, CO, 26:11; 9. Sue Oran, 46, Denver, CO, 26:43; 10. Carly Simpson, 23, Denver, CO, 26:46. Masters (40+): 1. Susan Brooker, 43, Lafayette, CO, 20:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Krista Lindsay, 55, Highlands Ranch, CO, 22:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Elna Cain, 69, Denver, CO, 40:43.

CMRA Sand Creek 5M Denver, CO April 7, 2007 63 Finishers - Timing by: Colorado Masters Running Association - Weather: Cloudy, Light Snow, 28 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,275’ Male (Overall): 1. Niklas Kroehn, 35, 28:20; 2. Hans Funke, 46, Boulder, CO, 29:00; 3. Keith Johnson, 45, Littleton, CO, 29:18; 4.

Hector Martinez, 23, Northglenn, CO, 29:50; 5. Steve Sellers, 46, 30:06; 6. Jeff Bruche, 32, Denver, CO, 30:30; 7. Chris Voeler, 37, 31:14; 8. Adam Feerst, 47, Denver, CO, 31:20; 9. Kraig Koski, 40, 31:34; 10. Derek Griffiths, 31, Littleton, CO, 32:58. Masters (40+): 1. Hans Funke, 46, Boulder, CO, 29:00. Grand Masters (50+):1.

Bob Caillouette, 52, 36:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 67, 39:02. Female (Overall): 1. Kristi Jordan, 43, 33:56; 2. Tania

Lorrie Roch wins the YMCA Frostbite 5M in Pueblo.

Pacev, 48, Littleton, CO, 35:25; 3. Kristin Moreau, 40, Lakewood, CO, 35:34; 4. Karen Voss, 41, Denver, CO, 35:49; 5. Denise Glenn, 39, 38:40; 6. Jill Sellers, 38, 38:52; 7. Theresa Jockers, 45, 40:22; 8. Kathy Johnson, 46, 41:36; 9. Janet daGrozia, 51, 44:15; 10. Leslie Mitchell, 45, 44:27. Masters (40+): 1. Kristi Jordan, 43, 33:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Janet daGrozia, 51, 44:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Leslie Woods, 60, 1:09:00.

Eisenhower Marathon, Half Marthon, 10K Abilene, KS April 7, 2007 369 Finishers (155 - Marathon, 139 - Half Marathon, 40 - 10K, 34 - 5K) Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Gannon White, 31, Greeley, CO, 2:39:34; 2. Justin Gillette, 24, Niles, MI, 2:43:34; 3. Fernando Martinez, 30, Wichita, KS, 2:52:27; 4. Michael Adams, 36, Manhattan, KS, 2:56:24; 5. Mark Schiefelbein, 28, Springfield, MO, 3:09:23; 6. Kenneth Snyder, 53, Lincoln, NE, 3:09:34; 7.

Blaine Herdegen, 44, Eagan, MN, 3:10:22; 8. Benji Durden, 55, Boulder, CO, 3:12:30; 9. Brad Rhoden, 54, Topeka, KS, 3:15:47; 10. Noah Sandler, 41, Hopkins, MN, 3:21:40. Masters (40+): 1.

Kenneth Snyder, 53, Lincoln, NE, 3:09:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kenneth Snyder, 53, Lincoln, NE, 3:09:34. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Skibo, 60, Cedar Hill, TX, 3:23:24. Female (Overall): 1.

Melissa Lehman, 24, Niles, MI, 3:07:17; 2. Amy Regnier, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:15:54; 3. Laura Girard, 34, Kansas City, MO, 3:24:00; 4. Marla Rhoden, 51, Topeka, KS, 3:26:10; 5.

Kris Westhoff, 34, Hutchinson, KS, 3:32:41; 6. Amy Yanni, 52, Rapid City, SD, 3:37:57; 7. Patricia Brening, 42, Hutchinson, KS, 3:41:40; 8. Belinda Young, 37, Chatsworth, GA , 3:46:12; 9. Kimberly Culpepper, 40, Naples, FL, 3:55:06; 10. Gretchen Carlson, 39, Rogersville, MO, 3:56:00. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Regnier, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:15:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Marla Rhoden, 51, Topeka, KS, 3:26:10. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Luke Kimmel, 27, Conshohocken, PA, 1:17:30; 2. Mark Mulholland, 35, Westminster, CO, 1:17:51; 3. Jeramie Lippman, 28, Topeka, KS, 1:19:10; 4. Eric Barten, 22, Manhattan, KS, 1:23:16; 5.

Aaron Davis, 23, Columbus, NE, 1:24:35; 6. Anthony Surage, 47, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:24:54; 7. Michael White, 52, Salina, KS, 1:27:15; 8. Ben Cheek, 37, McPherson, KS, 1:27:20; 9. Bruce Coffman, 46, Haysville, KS, 1:27:42; 10. Greg Jordan, 37, Wichita, KS, 1:27:54. Masters (40+): 1. Anthony Surage, 47, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:24:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Michael White, 52, Salina, KS, 1:27:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Francis Hendricks JR, 63, Abilene, KS, 1:54:47. Female (Overall): 1. Jenn West, 31, Lawrence, KS, 1:33:41; 2. Samatha Green, 39, Overland Park, KS, 1:35:55; 3. Elaine Chavez, 46, Wichita, KS, 1:36:16; 4. Bridget Morton, 33, Omaha, NE, 1:36:56; 5. Adeline Kluth, 23,

The start of the 5K on St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in Colorado Springs.

Scottsbluff, NE, 1:38:58; 6. Wendy Viola-Burton, 48, Winfield, KS, 1:41:54; 7. Sheida Vandervoort, 43, Salina, KS, 1:47:09; 8. Tami Wise, 38, Colorado Spring, CO, 1:48:46; 9. Christina Scherberg, 29, Olathe, KS, 1:50:22; 10. Melanie Miller Garr, 33, Newton, KS, 1:51:16. Masters (40+): 1. Elaine Chavez, 46, Wichita, KS, 1:36:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carol Ann Anderson, 57, Lincoln, NE, 2:16:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Linda Breen, 65, Lincoln, NE, 2:19:16. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Jon Gose, 35, Abilene, KS, 47:37; 2. Jody Marshall, 41, Gardner, KS, 47:52; 3. John Fourham, 49, Fort Riley, KS, 50:28; 4. Joshua Foley, 32, Salina, KS, 53:02; 5. Kirk Stover, 32, Salina, KS, 53:02. Masters (40+): 1.

Jody Marshall, 41, Gardner, KS, 47:52. Grand Masters (50+): 1.

James Hague, 70, Abilene, KS, 1:01:18. Seniors (60+): 1. James Hague, 70, Abilene, KS, 1:01:18. Female (Overall): 1. Sue Hollis, 44, Seattle, MO, 48:07; 2. Mary Weis, 36, Gypsum, KS, 49:13; 3. Julie Mohn, 34, Abilene, KS, 52:32; 4. Emelie Radford, 32, Wichita, KS, 52:37; 5. Allison Harris, 23, Branson, MO, 52:53.

Masters (40+): 1. Sue Hollis, 44, Seattle, MO, 48:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karen Taylor, 51, Salina, KS, 59:43. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

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>> EVENT GUIDE << running/walking

05/12

Dandelion Dash; 5K,8:30 AM; Sopris Park, Carbondale, CO; 970-384-5694; www.rffrc.com

05/26

Wilderness Run; 8M, 5K, 2M; 8:00 AM; Fort Bayard, NM; 505-388-2325; zianet.com/ftbayardrun/

05/27

Narrow Gauge Runs; 10M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Durango, CO; 970-884-9257; www.go-dmt.org

05/27

Wyoming Marathon; 52.4M, 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 6:00 AM; Lincoln Monument Rest Area, Laramie, WY; 307-635-3316; angelfire.com/wy2/marathon

05/28

Bolder Boulder; 10K; 7:00 AM; Folsom Field, Boulder, CO; 303-444-7223; www.bolderboulder.com

06/02

Baby Bear Hugs 5K; 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; Limon, CO; 719-743-2526; gretchenb2004@yahoo.com

06/02

Dolores Rotary Fun Run; 5K, 2M; 8:00 AM; Dolores, CO; 970-560-4794; doloresrotary@hotmail.com

06/02

Fish Hatchery 5K; 9:00 AM; National Fish Hatchery, Leadville, CO; 719-486-0189; www.active.com

06/02

Girls On The Run 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

06/02

Children’s Home 5K; 8:00 AM; Racetrack, Sunland Park, NM; 915-544-8777; leeandbeulahmoor.org

06/02

Trails Day Race; 8.1M; 8:00 AM; Trestle Rec Area, Cloudcroft, NM; 505-434-3787; nmrailstotrails.org

06/02

Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; www.pprrun.org

06/02

RMRR Trophy Series; 2.4M; 8:00 AM; Stone House Park, Lakewood, CO; 303-871-8366; www.rmrr.org

06/02

Run For Rio; 5K; 8:00 AM; Rye, CO; 719-947-3682; www.socorunners.org

06/02

Santa Fe Run Around; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Santa Fe, NM; 505-983-8944; www.santafestriders.org

06/02

Squaw Peak 50M; 5:00 AM; Vivian Park, Provo, UT; 801-808-4222; www.squawpeak50.com

06/02

Teva Spring Runoff; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Vail, CO; 970-926-4799 ext 10; www.vailrec.com

06/02

Water Tower 5M; 7:30 AM; Grand Junction, CO; 970-241-6478; www.mmstriders.org

06/03

Casper Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M; 6:30 AM; Holiday Inn on the River, Casper, WY; 307577-4974; www.runwyoming.com

05/01

Dash and Dine #4; 5K; 6:30 PM; Coot Lake, Boulder, CO; 303-818-7797; www.Dash-n-Dine.com

05/12

Flat Out 5K; 8:00 AM; FlatIron Crossing, Broomfield, CO; 303-444-7223; www.bolderboulder.com

05/05

Blossom Day 5K; 8:00 AM; Canon City, CO; 719269-8790; www.ccblossomfestival.com

05/12

Highline Canal Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; DeKoevend Park, Centennial, CO; 303-798-7515; www.ssprd.org

05/05

Bob Turner 5K; 8:00 AM; Turner Middle School, Berthoud, CO; 970-613-7455

05/12

Mamma Mia 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; 303-694-2202; www.hivcarelink.com

05/05

Cinco Cinco 5K; 8:00 AM; CSU Oval, Ft. Collins, CO; 970-491-4847; www.cincocinco.colostate.edu

05/12

Parent Pathways; 5K; 9:00 AM; Cheesman Park, Denver, CO; 303-321-6363; parentpathways.org

05/05

Cinco de Mayo 5K; 10:00 AM; Nottingham Park, Avon, CO; 970-748-3128; www.active.com

05/12

Rockin’ Ridge Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Northridge ES, Highlands Ranch, CO; 303-387-6590; dcsdk12.org

05/05

Cinco de Mayo 5K; 8:30 AM; Eastridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; 303-471-7053; www. highlandsranchrunseries.com

05/13

Spina Bifida 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; 303-918-8648; coloradospinabifida.org

05/13

Tortoise and Hare; 8K; 8:00 AM; Edora Park , Ft. Collins, CO; 970-224-9114; fortcollinsrunningclub.org

05/13

Mothers Day Mile; 1:00 PM; Glenwood Springs, CO; 970-945-2632; www.glenwoodraces.com

05/13

Telegraph Trail Run; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Horse Gulch, Durango, CO; 970-375-7313; active.com

05/13

Title 9K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 800-342-4448; www.titlenine.com

05/13

Yappy Dog; 8.6M; 8:00 AM; Mesa Elementary, Pueblo, CO; 719-543-6982; www.socorunners.org

05/15

Dash and Dine #6; 5K; 6:30 PM; Coot Lake, Boulder, CO; 303-818-7797; www.Dash-n-Dine.com

05/19

Balarat Trail Run; 6M, 2M; 10:00 AM; Jamestown, CO; 720-424-2940; www.active.com

05/19

Cottonwood Classic; 5K; 8:00 AM; Thornton, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

05/19

Federal Cup; 5K; 8:15 AM; Federal Center, Lakewwod, CO; 303-844-3677 ext 125; www.fedcup5k.com

05/19

Fire Hydrant 5K; 5K, 3K; 8:30 AM; Edora Park, Fort Collins, CO; 970-226-3647; www.larimerhumane.org

05/19

Cog Run; 8.4M, 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Town Hall, Hayden, CO; 970-276-3741; www.runningseries.com

05/05

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run; 25M, 50M; 6:30 AM; Community Center, Buena Vista, CO; 719-395-3674; www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org

05/05

Corinth Elementary Family 5K; 5K, 1M Kids Fun Run; 7:45 AM; Corinth Elementary School, Prairie Village, KS; 816-225-2811; www.corinthdragons.com

05/05

Fisher DeBerry Foundation 5K; 8:30 AM; America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO; 877-3526224; www.affinityusa.com/fdf/Default.aspx

05/05

Furry Scurry; 2M; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; 303-751-5771 ext 1378; www.ddfl.org

05/05

KBCO Kinetics Race Around the Rez; 5K; 9:00 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-444-5600; www.boulderroadrunners.org

05/05

Pose Method Running Clinic; Sports Club, Durango, CO; 970-259-2579; www.posetech.com

05/05

Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; www.pprrun.org

05/05

Race For The Zoo; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Spring River Zoo, Roswell, NM; www.dfn.com/runners/

05/05

Shiprock Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 10K Trail Walk, 1K Kids Run; 7:00 AM; Shiprock, NM; 505-368-6302; www.shiprockmarathon.com

05/05

05/05

Spirit Challenge; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Steamboat Springs Middle School, Steamboat Springs, CO; 970-871-3460; www.runningseries.com Take 5 in the Garden of the Gods; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-635-8803; www.csgrandprix.com

05/05

Women’s River 5K; 9:00 AM; Pepsi Plant, Grand Junction, CO; 970-257-9267; www.mmstriders.org

05/06

Cinco de Mayo; 10K, 5K; 9:30 AM; Fair Grounds, Pueblo, CO; 719-549-7659; socorunners.org

05/06

Colorado Marathon; 26.2M, 15M, 10K, 5K; 6:15 AM; Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; 970-227-7384; www.thecoloradomarathon.com

05/06

Colorado Rockies Home Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Coors Field, Denver, CO; 303-430-2817; ww.active.com

05/06

Fairmount 5000; 5K; 9:00 AM; Fairmount Park, Golden, CO; 303-215-9116; marla@wispertel.net

05/06

NIKETOWN 5K; 8:00 AM; NIKETOWN, Denver, CO; 303-623-6453 ext 2814; www.niketown5k.com

05/06

RMRR Trophy Series; 5M; 8:00 AM; Carson Nature Center, Littleton, CO; 303-871-8366; www.rmrr.org

05/06

Run for the Zoo; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Rio Grande Zoo, Albuquerque, NM; 505-764-6280; run4zoo.org

05/06

Run with the Warriors; 5K; 8:00 AM; Westin Hotel, Westminster, CO; 303-427-2283; www.active.com

05/08

Dash and Dine #5; 5K; 6:30 PM; Coot Lake, Boulder, CO; 303-818-7797; www.Dash-n-Dine.com

05/12

24 Hrs of Utah/Moab 100; 24 Hrs, 100M; 8:00 AM; Moab, UT; 303-652-9949; geminiadventures.com

05/19

Hope Lives Pink Boa 5K; 7:45 AM; Runners Roost, Ft. Collins, CO; 970-225-6200; www.hopelives.org

05/19

Jemez Mountain Run; 50M, 50K, 13.1M; 5:00 AM; Sherrif’s Posse Shack, Los Alamos, NM; 505-6625959; www.highaltitudeathletics.org

06/03

Tortoise and Hare; 10K; 8:00 AM; Lee Martinez Park, Ft. Collins, CO; 970-224-9114; www.fortcollinsrunningclub.org

05/19

Mike The Headless Chicken 5K; 9:00 AM; Civic Center, Fruita, CO; 970-858-0360; www.fruita.org

06/03

Steamboat Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; 7:00 AM; Hahns Peak Village, Steamboat Springs, CO; 970879-0882 ext 203; www.steamboatmarathon.com

05/19

Race for Ability; 10K, 5K; 9:00 AM; Mt. Logan MS, Logan, UT; 435-713-0288; www.cgadventures.org

06/03

05/19

Spiral Drive Run; 4M; 9:00 AM; Riverside Park, Salida, CO; 719-530-0223; www.salidarec.com/ccrc

Turquoise Lake Half-Marathon; 13.1M; 9:00 AM; National Fish Hatchery, Leadville, CO; 719-4865317; www.active.com

Ogden Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Ogden, UT; 801-399-1773; www.ogdenmarathon.com

06/06

05/19

Summit Trail Running Series; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; 970-453-1734; townofbreckenridge.com

AirLife Memorial; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

06/07

05/20

Dan Peterson Mile; 6:30 PM; Civic Center, Fruita, CO; 970-260-4612; cschnittker@Hotmail.com

06/09

Charity Chase 5K; 9:00 AM; Greenway Park, Denver, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

05/20

Armed Forces Day Half-Marathon; 13.1M, 5K; 7:00 AM; Veterans Memorial, Albuquerque, NM; 505846-5100; www.active.com

06/09

CMRA South Valley 10K; 8:00 AM; South Valley Park, Littleton, CO; www.comastersrun.org

05/20

Castlewod Canyon Trail Run; 6.5M; 8:30 AM; Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown, CO; 303-870-0487; www.runuphillracing.com

06/09

Run the Rockies Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:30 AM; Frisco, CO; 303-635-2815; emgcolorado.com

Deer Creek Challenge Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 2.8m Walk; 9:00 AM Deer Creek Canyon Park, Littleton, CO; 720-352-2530; www.trailescape.org

06/09

05/20

Sunrise Stampede; 10K, 2M; 8:30 AM; Longmont, CO; 303-449-2828; www.sunrisestampede.com

06/10

05/20

Dolphin Dash; 5K, 1M, Popsicle Dash; 9:00 AM; Meade Park, Cherry Hills Village, CO; 303-8069018; www.chvedadsclub.org

Arby’s Rocky Mountain Half-Marathon; 13.1M, 5.5K; 7:30 AM; Riverfront Park, Denver, CO; 877845-3647; www.rmrunning.com

06/10

Cart to Cart Trail Run; 17M, 8M; 8:00 AM; Camp 4 Coffee, Crested Butte, CO; 970-349-5326; www. cbmountainrunners.org

06/10

Garden of the Gods 10M; 7:00 AM; Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO; 719-473-2625; www. gardentenmile.com

06/10

Horsetooth Trail Races; 13.1M, 8M; 7:30 AM; Horsetooth Mountain Park, Fort Collins, CO; 970224-9114; www.runnersroostftcollins.com

05/20

Miles for Smiles 5K; 9:00 AM; Broomfield Commons Park, Broomfield, CO; 720-940-6078; www. twoangelsfoundation.org

05/20

Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M; 6:00 AM; Denver, CO; 303435-7683; www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org

05/12

Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Security Service Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-660-1346; www.alexhoagrun.org

05/12

Black Canyon Ascent; 6M; 8:00 AM; Montrose, CO; 970-252-0230; www.sjmr.org

05/20

RunFit Run; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; La Cueva HS, Albuquerque, NM; 505-856-9377; the-athletes-edge.com

05/12

CMRA Memorial Run; 5K; 4:00 PM; Writer’s Vista Park, Littleton, CO; www.comastersrun.org

05/20

The World’s Toughest 10K; 7:00 AM; Albuquerque, NM; 505-489-9484; www.newmexicomarathon.org

06/10

Seagate Women’s 8K; 7:30 AM; Riverfront Park, Denver, CO; 877-845-3647; www.rmrunning.com

05/12

Run For Remembrance; 5K; 8:00 AM; Columbine HS, Littleton, CO; 303-982-4471; sc.jeffco.k12.co.us

05/23

Fountain Creek Migration 5K; 6:00 PM; Fountain Creek Nature Center, Fountain, CO; 719-520-6745

06/10

Spring for SPAN Run With US 5K; 8:00 AM; Centennial Middle School, Boulder, CO; 303-449-8623; www.safehousealliance.org

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06/13

Lincoln Park Mile; 6:00 PM; Lincoln Park, Greeley, CO; 303-443-1297; www.coloradowalks.org

06/14

Bighorn Mountain Trail Runs; 100M, 50M, 50K, 30K; 10:00 AM; Dayton, WY; bighorntrailrun.com

06/16

Goose Chase; 10K, 5K; 7:45 AM; William McKinley Carson Park, Greenwood Village, CO; 303-2909922; www.goosechase.org

06/16

Hot Springs Short Cut Run; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Springs, CO; 970-879-7637; www.runningseries.com

06/16

La Sportiva Trail Race Trifecta; 5M, Hill Climb, 13.1M; 9:00 AM; Snowmass Village, CO; 970-3331159; www.runtherockies.com

06/16

Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5M; 8:00 AM; Echo Lake, Idaho Springs, CO; 303-642-7917; www.racingunderground.com

06/16

Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8M; 8:00 AM; Mt. Falcon, Morrison, CO; 303-674-6441; www.evergreenrecreation.com

06/16

Sailin’ Shoes; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; 719-685-9513; www.pprrun.org

06/16

San Juan Solstice 50M; 5:00 AM; Lake City, CO; 970-944-2269; www.lakecity50.com

06/16

Spirit Sprint; 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; 303-694-2030; www.bkbltd.com

06/16

Steamworks Animas Valley Half Marathon; 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Bakers Bridge, Durango, CO; 970-3752413; www.go-dmt.org

06/17

Butterfly Run; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Pojoaque Pueblo, Santa Fe, NM; 505-455-9355; www.active.com

06/17

Desert R.A.T.S.; 148M; 7:00 PM; Kokopelli Trail, Moab, UT; 303-249-1112; geminiadventures.com

06/17

Estes Park Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Estes Park, CO; 970-586-4908; epmarathon.org

06/17

Joe Colton’s Off Road Adventure; 15M, 10M, 10K, 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; Rollinsville, CO; 303-258-7113; www.joecoltonadventure.org

06/17

Stadium Stampede; 5K, 1K; 8:00 AM; Invesco Field, Denver, CO; 303-837-7043; stadiumstampede.org

06/17

Strawberry Shortcut; 10K, 5K, 1M; 7:30 AM; Glenwood Springs, CO; 970-945-7760; www.StrawberryShortcutRace.com

06/20

Summer Solstice Race; 5K; 6:30 PM; City Park, Denver, CO; 303-430-2817; www.active.com

06/22

Miles for Miracles; 5K; 8:00 AM; Invesco Field, Denver, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

06/23

Aspen Downtown Mile; 8:00 AM; Aspen Meadows, Aspen, CO; 970-925-2172; clkeleher@hotmail.com

06/23

Belmont Butt Buster; 5M; 7:30 AM; Nature Center, Pueblo, CO; 719-544-1029; www.socorunners.org

06/23

Desert R.A.T.S. Marathon; 26.2M; 7:00 AM; Moab, UT; 303-652-9949; www.geminiadventures.com

06/23

Buffalo Creek Trail Run; 12K; 8:00 AM; Pine Valley Ranch Open Space Park, Pine, CO; 303-870-0487; www.runuphillracing.com

06/23

Panoramic at Bear Creek; 4M, 2M, 1M; 7:30 AM; Bear Creek Park East, Colorado Springs, CO; 719635-3303; www.pprrun.org

06/23

Run the Caldera Marathon; 26.2M; 7:00 AM; Valles Caldera National Preserve, Los Alamos, NM; 505667-8027; www.highaltitudeathletics.org

06/23

Slacker Half Marathon; 13.1M, 13.1m Relay, 4M; 8:00 AM; Georgetown, CO; 303-519-0357; www. slackerhalfmarathon.com

06/23

TriY 5K; 5:00 PM; Santa Fe Trail, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-481-8728; www.pprrun.org

06/24

Cherry Garcia Run; 10K, 5K; 7:00 AM; Valley High School, Albuquerque, NM; 505-856-9377; www.theathletes-edge.com

06/24

Columbine Run/Walk; 5K; 8:00 AM; Columbine Health Systems Campus, Fort Collins, CO; 970-4946446; www.columbinehealth.com

Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run® June 10, 2007 @ 7am – Manitou Springs, Colorado Presented by

06/24

Lyons River Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Lyons Visitor Center, Lyons, CO; 303-823-8250; www.active.com

06/24

Northside Stride; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Sloan’s Lake, Denver, CO; 720-937-5082; drneuter@hotmail.com

06/24

Race for the Mountains; 10M trail run, 5K road run; 9:00 AM; Oasis 9600, Breckenridge, CO; 970-3460754; www.mountain2mountain.com

06/24

Run For The Future; 10K, 5K; 7:30 AM; Eagle, CO; 970-328-2327; www.active.com

06/24

Teva 10K @ 10,000 Feet; 9:00 AM; Top of Gondola, Vail, CO; 970-479-2280; www.vailrec.com

06/24

Turkey Flats Loop; 9.6M; 8:30 AM; Glade Park, Grand Junction, CO; 970-241-9497; mmstriders.org

06/24

Uni-Hill 2K; 6:30 PM; Boulder, CO; 303-441-3002; www.boulderraceseries.com

06/27

Summit Trail Running Series; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; 970-453-1734; townofbreckenridge.com

06/30

24 Hrs of Laramie/Laramie 100; 24 Hrs, 100M; 8:00 AM; Laramie, WY; 303-652-9949; www.geminiadventures.com

06/30

Mountain Park Classic Trail Run; 7M, 4M, 1M; 8:30 AM; Durango’s Mountain Park, Durango, CO; 970-375-7313; www.durangogov.org

06/30

USATF 10K Trail National Championships; 9:00 AM; Steamboat Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO; 970-875-2329; www.runningseries.com

06/30

Women’s Distance Festival; 5K; 7:30 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; 719-676-7343; socorunners.org

07/01

RYKA Iron Girl Denver; 5M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Veteran’s Park, Denver, CO; 727-942-4767; www.IronGirl.com

07/01

Veteran’s Home Run; 5K, 3K; 7:00 AM; Falcon Stadium, USAFA, CO; 719-636-2696; www.pprrun.org

07/04

4th of July 5K; 8:00 AM; Georgetwon, CO; 303-5190357; bluther@co.clear-creek.co.us

07/04

Blue Ribbon Trail Race; 10K; 7:30 AM; Memorial Park, Silverton, CO; 970-387-5654

Summer Roundup Trail Run 12K

Sunday, July 8, 2007 @ 7:00am

Bear Creek Park — Colorado Springs, CO

Get Ready for the Stampede!

Come run where the skyscrapers are made of stone!

Spectacular road race which starts and finishes in Manitou Springs and features eight miles in one of Colorado’s most amazing parks High School running teams will be competing for your votes in an Aid Station Challenge to win money for their running teams presented by the Colorado Running Company $5,000 in prize money for the top four M/F presented by Carmichael Training Systems Part of the Colorado Runner Racing Series 1st leg of the Triple Crown of Running—there are still Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon spots left for series runners

www.GardenTenMile.com 719-473-2625

Info@GardenTenMile.com

A 12K trail race that pushes you to the limit!

The trails are well-groomed with lots of spectacular scenery.

The out-and-back course is mostly uphill on the way out, and mostly downhill on the way back.

The elevation gain at the turn-around is about 1,000 feet and then you turn around and fly back to the finish. Woo-Hoo! 2nd leg of the Triple Crown of Running—there are still Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon spots left for series runners

www.SummerRoundup.com 719-473-2625

Info@SummerRoundup.com

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Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run; 5M; 8:00 AM; Boogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO; www.buddyprogram.org

07/07

Pecos Valley Roundup; 20K, 10K; 8:00 AM; Cahoon Park, Roswell, NM; www.dfn.com/runners/

07/14

Monument Downhill 5K; 8:00 AM; Redlands, Grand Junction, CO; 970-260-4612; www.mmstriders.org

07/04

CU 4th of July 5K; 8:00 AM; University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; 303-492-8776; boulderroadrunners.org

07/07

Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; www.pprrun.org

07/14

Rogers River Run; 5K; 7:30 AM; Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO; 303-651-8405; ci.longmont.co.us

07/04

Firecracker 10K; 8:30 AM; Breckenridge, CO; 970453-1734; www.townofbreckenridge.com

07/07

07/14

Stump Jumpin’ Trail Stomp; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Clinton Lake, Lawrence, KS; midwesttrailruns.com

07/04

FireKracker 5K; 8:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; 970-493-5220; Firekracker5K@gmail.com

Sabetha Firecracker 5K; 8:00 AM; Leman Recreation Complex, Sabetha, KS; 785-284-2303; www. runsabetha.com Tortoise and Hare; 4K; 8:00 AM; Rolland Moore Park, Ft. Collins, CO; 970-224-9114; www.fortcollinsrunningclub.org

07/15

07/08

Barr Trail Mountain Race; 12M; 7:00 AM; Cog Railway, Manitou Springs, CO; www.runpikespeak.com

07/15

CMRA Mountain Madness; 12K; 7:30 AM; Christies of Genessee, Genessee, CO; comastersrun.org

07/15

Donor Dash; 5K; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; 303-694-2030; www.bkbltd.com

07/04

Fourth of July Fun Run; 5K; 9:00 AM; Rotary Park, Durango, CO; 970-375-7313; www.durangogov.org

07/04

Freedom Run; 5K; 8:00 AM; Evergreen, CO; 303694-2202; www.mtevans.org

07/08

Mountain Madness Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K; 8:00 AM; Howelson Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; 970-879-1250; www.runningseries.com

07/04

Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon; 8.3M; 8:00 AM; Gothic, CO; 970-349-7231; www.rmbl.org

07/08

RMRR Trophy Series; 2M; 8:00 AM; Bible Park, Denver, CO; 303-871-8366; www.rmrr.org

07/15

High Mountain Trail Runs; 50K, 25K; 8:00 AM; HMI, Leadville, CO; 210-573-3997; www.hminet.org

07/04

HRCA Independence Day Sunrise 10K; 10:30 AM; Highlands Ranch, CO; 303-471-7044; www. highlandsranchrunseries.com

07/08

Summer Roundup Trail Run; 12K; 7:00 AM; Stratton Open Space, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-4732625; www.summerroundup.com

07/15

Marathon Training Series; 10M; 7:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; 303-871-8366; www.rmrr.org

07/04

Northern Colorado Race For The Cure; 5K; 8:00 AM; Greeley, CO; 970-356-6964; komennco.org

07/08

Teva Vail Hill Climb; 7.5M; 8:00 AM; Mountain Haus, Vail, CO; 970-479-2280; www.vailrec.com

07/14

US Half Marathon Copper Mountain; 13.1M, 12K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Copper Mountain, CO; 415-2US-HALF; www.copperhalf.com

07/04

Liberty Run; 4M; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

07/08

07/21

Run For Independence 4M; 7:30 AM; Palmer Lake, CO; 719-481-1747; ples.lewispalmer.org

Aspen Race for the Cure; 5K, 1M; 8:00 AM; Rio Grande Park, Aspen, CO; 970-920-0250; www. aspenraceforthecure.com

07/04

Trespass Trail Challenge; 10M, 5M; 8:00 AM; Nederland Elementary School, Nederland, CO; 303786-9255; www.TrespassChallenge.com

07/08

Women’s Distance Festival; 5K; 7:00 AM; SIPI, Albuquerque, NM; 505-323-9161; www.aroadrun.org

07/21

07/04

Scar Top Mountain Run; 12K; 8:00 AM; Coal Creek Community Center, Coal Creek Canyon, CO; 303642-7917; www.racingunderground.com

07/11

Summit Trail Running Series ; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; 970-453-1734; townofbreckenridge.com

Kendall Mountain Trail Race; 13M; 7:30 AM; Grand Imperial Hotel, Silverton, CO; 970-387-5654; ebussilvertonws.ebusbuilder.com

07/13

Hardrock Hundred Run; 100M; 6:00 AM; Silverton High School, Silverton, CO; www.hardrock100.com

07/21

07/04

Spruce Canyon 5K; 8:00 AM; Coal Creek Community Center; Coal Creek Canyon, CO; 303-642-7917; www.racingunderground.com

Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; 12.7M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Gilpin County, CO; 303-870-0487; www.runuphillracing.com

Alien Chase; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Civic Center, Roswell, NM; www.dfn.com/runners/

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07/07

Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10K; 8:00 AM; Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, Evergreen, CO; 303674-6441; www.evergreenrecreation.com

Santiago Fiesta Runs; 10k, 5K; 8:00 AM; San Jose Church, Los Ojos, NM; 505-756-4217; santiagofiestaruns@yahoo.com

07/07

Cherry Days 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Paonia, CO; 970-260-7962; www.mmstriders.org

07/14

Howelsen Hill 8M; 9:00 AM; Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs, CO; 970-870-9273; runningseries.com

07/21

Women’s Distance Festival; 5K; 7:30 AM; N. Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; 719635-3833; www.pprrun.org

07/07

Leadville Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 15M; 8:00 AM; Leadville, CO; 719-486-3502; leadvilletrail100.com

07/14

Lory Trail 5K; 8:00 AM; Lory State Park, Ft. Collins, CO; 970-224-9114; www.runnersroostftcollins.com

07/22

Crag Crest Trail Run; 10.5M; 9:00 AM; Island Lake, Grand, CO; 970-241-6478; ernakay@aol.com

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07/22

Miles For Miracles 5K; 8:00 AM; Invesco Field, Denver, CO; 303-694-2202; www.bkbltd.com

07/22

Teva Vail Half Marathon; 13.1M; 8:00 AM; Vail, CO; 970-479-2280; www.vailrec.com

07/24

Morning News Marathon; 26.2M, 10K; 5:30 AM; Salt Lake City, UT; 303-694-2202; desnews.com

07/24

West End 3K; 6:30 PM; Boulder, CO; 303-4413002; www.boulderraceseries.com

07/25

Summit Trail Running Series; 5:45 PM; Breckenridge, CO; 970-453-1734; townofbreckenridge.com

07/26

Teva Paint Mines 6K; 6:30 PM; Paint Mines Park, Calhan, CO; 719-520-6384; elpasocountyfair.com

07/28

Classic 10K; 7:00 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; 719635-8803; www.csgrandprix.com

07/28

Gut Buster 5K; 9:00 AM; Granby Elementary School, Granby, CO; 970-887-3961; www.active.com

07/28

Kid’s Cure for Cancer; 5K, 1K; 8:00 AM; Metro Park at Inverness, Englewood, CO; 303-831-4545; www.kidscure.org

07/28

Sandia Peak Challenge; 8:00 AM; Sandia Peak Ski Resort, Albuquerque, NM; 505-883-1455; cff.org

07/28

Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run; 9M, 5K; 8:00 AM; Spring Creek Trail, Steamboat Springs, CO; 970-875-2329; www.runningseries.com

07/29

Run to Break the Silence; 20K, 10K, 5K; 6:30 AM; Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, NM; 505-820-2273; judyputman@aol.com

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Pelican Fest Tri; 8:00 AM; Windsor, CO; 970-6865828; www.pelicanfest.com

06/28

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

06/02

HRCA Tune up Sprint Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO; 303-471-7053; www.highlandsranchrunseries.com

06/30

Lake To Lake Tri; 6:30 AM; North Lake Park, Loveland, CO; 970-669-6372; lovelandlaketolake.com

06/03

Longmont Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO; 303-651-8405; ci.longmont.co.us

07/01

Battle at Midway Tri; 7:00 AM; Deer Creek Reservoir, Midway, UT; 801-450-8477; bamtriathlon.com

06/03

Spring Tri IT; 10:00 AM; Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, CO; 970-565-2000 ext 23; brendaksmith@remax.net

07/05

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

06/07

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

07/07

Cabbage Head Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Wiggins, CO; 303-642-7917; www.racingunderground.com

06/09

Big Sky Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Community Center, Bennet, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

07/10

Dip & Dash; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 303-359-8042; www.majrae.com

06/09

Tri the Creek Tri; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, CO; 720-931-6732; trithecreek.com

07/12

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

06/10

Mini Haha Triathlon; 8:00 AM; Broomfield, CO; 303464-5500; www.broomfieldrecreation.com

07/14

Lory Off-Road Duathlon; 8:00 AM; Lory State Park, Ft. Collins, CO; 970-224-9114; www.runnersroostftcollins.com

06/12

Dip & Dash; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 303-359-8042; www.majrae.com

07/15

Danskin Women’s Triathlon; 7:00 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 800-452-9526; www.danskin.com

06/14

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

07/15

Table Mountain Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Arvada, CO; 303-422-4977; www.tablemountaintriathlon.com

06/16

XTERRA Buffalo Creek Off-Road Triathlon; Buffalo Creek, Bailey, CO; 303-932-1121; youtriit.com

07/15

Tri It High Sprint Tri; 9:00 AM; Aquatic Center, Leadville, CO; 719-486-4142; lakecountyco.com

06/17

5430 Sprint Triathlon; 7:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-442-0041; www.5430sports.com

07/17

Dip & Dash; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 303-359-8042; www.majrae.com

06/19

Dip & Dash; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 303-359-8042; www.majrae.com

07/19

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

06/21

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

07/22

Boulder Peak Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-442-0041; 5430sports.com

06/24

My Way or The Tri Way; 7:30 AM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 720-934-2345; www.thetriway.com

07/24

Dip & Dash; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 303-359-8042; www.majrae.com

05/06

South Rim Duathlon; 10:00 AM; Durango, CO; 970375-7308; calliesra@ci.durango.co.us

05/12

Barkin’ Dog Duathlon; 7:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; 303-642-7917; www. racingunderground.com

06/24

Prospect Lake Tri; 7:30 AM; Colorado Springs, CO; 719-337-2737; prospectlaketriathlon.com

07/26

Stroke & Stride; 6:00 PM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; 303-642-7917; racingunderground.com

05/13

Little Foot Triathlon; 6:30 AM; Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO; 303-271-3753; littlefoottri.com

06/26

Dip & Dash; 6:00 PM; Aurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO; 303-359-8042; www.majrae.com

07/29

Crested Butte Bank XTERRA; 9:00 AM; Crested Butte, CO; 970-349-0170; www.cbbanktri.com

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The park includes approximately 10 miles of trails over hilly terrain and rocky single track. The city of Golden reports that wildlife in the area can include elk, deer, black bear, coyote, fox, rattlesnake, and raptors. The 770-acre park also holds historical significance for Jefferson County.

The Apex Trail follows Apex Gulch, where a stream flows for most of the year. Apex Gulch was the route of an early toll road, which took fortune seekers to the gold fields of Central City. The path was called the “Apex and Gregory Wagon Road.” It cost 60 cents to pass if you had a wagon with a pair of horses. Mules, horses, and cattle driven loose cost five cents each and sheep cost a penny a head. The toll road operated profitably during the 1860’s and 70’s, but then floods destroyed part of the road and the cost was too great to repair it. Other access routes to Central City were at Mt. Vernon Canyon and Golden Gate Canyon. Mt. Vernon Canyon ultimately became the preferred route for travelers; it is now known as I-70.

The lower end of the Apex and Gregory Wagon Road was known as Apex City, a rough and tumble town in the mid-1800’s. The Heritage Square Shopping Center now sits at the original site of the former frontier settlement. In Apex City, tolls were collected from miners and suppliers who were traveling to the gold fields. It was also an area where travelers and horses could rest before beginning the demanding uphill climb. The townspeople sometimes took the law into their own hands, instead of allowing crooks to be tried in the Denver courts. Legend says that a horse thief was lynched on a cottonwood tree leading into the gulch.

The town was built on an ancient Indian campground. The location was popular because it offered protection from enemies, with lookout sites onto the plains from upper portions of the Apex Trail and from sites on the Hogback. The location also allowed the Indians easy access to food; they could climb into the mountains to hunt deer and elk or hunt on the plains for buffalo.

For a challenging trail run, take Apex Trail from the trailhead at the Heritage Square parking lot into Apex Gulch. Turn right at the first fork in the trail onto the Pick N’ Sledge Trail. Follow the trail for 0.9 miles until it meets the Grubstake Loop. Take a right onto Grubstake. Follow it as it twists around the mountain. You will come to a scenic vista where you will enjoy beautiful views of metro Denver, Green Mountain, and North and South Table Mountain. As you continue on the trail, you will eventually start going south again. When you come to the intersection of the Sluicebox Trail and the Pick N’ Sledge Trail, you can end your run by following the Pick N’ Sledge Trail back down the mountain. This will give you a total run of 5.6 miles. If you want to continue, turn right onto the Sluicebox Trail. Turn right on the Apex Trail to travel back up the gulch. Once you summit the trail, travel back down, veering right onto the Enchanted Forest Trail. Descend Enchanted Forest, then follow the Apex Trail to continue your descent to the parking lot. This route measures 8.4 miles. Elevations on the park trails range between 6,000 feet and 7,200 feet.

To get to Apex Park, travel west on I-70 from Denver. Exit Morrison Road and turn right. Make a left turn into the Heritage Square Shopping Center. Drive across the lower parking lot to the northern edge where you will see a Jefferson County Open Space sign. There is a box with paper trail maps that you can take with you on your run. You can also download an entire park map at www. co.jefferson.co.us/jeffco/openspace_uploads/apxmp.pdf. There isn’t a fee to use the park. Dogs are permitted. There is also a portable toilet at the trailhead. Because the trail is close to the city, it can sometimes be congested on nights and weekends.

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5 Ways To Ruin Your Race

by Jessica Griffiths

You’d think it would be obvious.

Unfortunately, it’s not, especially for new runners. Here’s an example. In college, my best friend Pam and I were training for the Athens Half Marathon. Four days before the race, Pam decided to run 10 miles. It was her longest run ever. She was surprised that she was sore at the start of the race, and then she ran sluggishly through 13 miles.

I asked her why she would run a distance that far, especially right before the race.

She replied, “I wanted to make sure that I would be able to finish.” She did finish the race, but then she was injured for two months afterward.

By her example, I learned early in my running career that not tapering is a quick and painful way to destroy a race.

Lesson learned: You need to let your body recover before race day.

2. Wear New Shoes Or Clothes

You know who you are. Don’t try to hide. While wandering through the race expo the day before the big event, you are overwhelmed with the urge to buy a new neon yellow running singlet so that your friends and family will be able to spot you from two blocks away on the course. To add insult to injury, you just can’t resist purchasing a cool, new pair of running shoes, especially since your old pair is so old that you have to strap them together with duct tape to keep them on.

But, what’s this? During the race, blisters are forming on your toes. The new shirt is chafing your underarms. Each step stings. By mid-race, you’ve slowed to a walk. Your train46

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ing goals are trashed.

Lesson learned: Test all running clothes and shoes before race day, preferably by running a long run in the new gear to avoid nasty surprises on race day.

3. Change Your Eating Habits

I admit it. I’m guilty. Before my first marathon, I read lots of books and articles on carbo-loading and avoiding dehydration. I took the advice to an extreme by overloading on fluids and eating too many bagels and muffins the three days before the race. I didn’t want to ruin my race by being thirsty or not having enough energy to reach the finish. Unfortunately, all of the water and food had a negative impact. The good news: I finished the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. in four hours, ten minutes. The bad news: I went to the port-a-john three times during the race. I would have shaved 30 seconds a mile off my finish time if I hadn’t been forced to wait in lines for the bathroom on the race course, not to mention the discomfort of running in that condition.

My husband has also learned a lesson about changing eating habits before a race. At the pasta party the night before the Shamrock 8K in Virginia Beach, he was happily surprised to find free beer. When one cup of brew just wouldn’t do, he put down about three pints. He also loaded up on several plates of pasta. Needless to say, his race pace the next morning was disrupted by stomach problems. Now when he’s trying to race at an event, he saves the big dinners and alcoholic drinks for the post-race celebration.

Lesson learned: Don’t change your diet or overload on fluids at the last minute.

4. Arrive Late

A great way to screw up your race is to arrive late to the starting line. How often have you gotten stuck in traffic on the way to the race or taken a wrong turn when trying to find the start line? You finally arrive only to discover that you can’t find a parking space. We’ve all done it. It’s a stressful situation. Race road closures or course changes can give you a headache. Then you dash to the starting line and have to choose between starting on time or first making a pit stop at the port-a-potty. Don’t feel too bad though. One time my husband showed up for a run on the wrong day. Now that’s a surefire way to have a bad race.

Lesson learned: Give yourself extra time to arrive on time.

5. Underestimate The Weather

Given Colorado’s unpredictable weather, it’s a tough job trying to figure out what to wear for your run. You choose a cotton t-shirt only to get soaked in a cool, spring thunderstorm mid-way through the race; hypothermia sets in and your teeth are chattering so loudly that other racers ask you if you need help. Or you throw away your gloves after the race starts only to find that you need them again when it starts to snow.

I recently ran a 5K in Highlands Ranch. Everyone was huddled together at the start of the race as 40 mile an hour wind gusts ripped through. I was thankful to have worn a windbreaker. It’s difficult to run well when you aren’t properly dressed.

Lesson learned: Prepare for changing weather conditions.

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