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Inspirational Runners: Team XC... Page 10My 24-Hour, 170-Mile Mountain Journey... Page 12Age Group Experts - Bernie Boettcher... Page 16All In Favor Say Eyes!... Page 18Avoiding Injury - Finding the Right Bike Fit... Page 21The Colorado Columbines... Page 22Training Smarts - Running Form and Gait... Page 24Hit the Dirt - The Pikes Peak Barr Trail... 4The Lighter Side - Confessions of a Cemetery Runner... Page 46

Running Shorts... Page 9USATF News... Page 26Race Reports... Page 28Race Results... Page 37Race Calendar... Page 40

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I ran the Fort Collins Old Town Half Marathon with elite runner Nicole Aish of Gunnison.

Colorado Runner Racing SeriesCurrent Standings

Through Stadium Stampede 5K

Name Points RacesOpen 1 Male

Kevin Gallagher 310 4Levi Crawford 170 2Nelson Laux 170 2Paul Digrappa 150 2David Buckles 115 2Jordon Jones 115 2Michael Aish 100 1Jon Clemence 100 1David Kiruri 100 1Sampson Sage 100 1Sean Stedeford 100 1Branden Rakita 95 2Michael Booth 90 1

Open 1 FemaleKara Roy 200 2Jocelyn Petrella 190 2Missy Simpson 180 3Erica Pedron 160 2Bridget Mackinnon 140 2Nicole Aish 100 1Katie Blackett 100 1Amanda Ewing 100 1Heather Fredriksen 100 1Brianne Lippoldt 100 1Ashley Anne Mees 100 2Uli Bromme 90 1Sarah Callor 90 1

Open 2 MaleBrad Cooper 210 3Greg Mitchell 200 2Cody Hill 170 2Matthew Sergur 140 2Patrick Maxwell 130 2Clint Boston 100 1Bill Fanselow 100 1Marc Long 100 1Michael Lovato 100 1Peter Tanui 100 1Eric Walecki 100 1Geroge Zack 100 1Mike Aroson 90 1

Open 2 FemaleKari Cornwell 420 5Tanya Poel 350 4Jennifer Lee 345 5Heather Hunt 190 2Rachell AnnLuginbill 135 2Michele Jensen 120 2Kelly Carlson 100 1Stacey Chaston 100 1Sarah Kovach 100 1Anna Pichrtova 100 1Constantina Tomescu 100 1Tiffany Green 90 1Shannon Meredith 90 1

Masters MaleKeith Johnson 290 3Steve Kovisto 270 4Rich Hadley 200 3Tom Edwards 150 2Darren DeReuck 100 1Michael Hagen 100 1David Minter 100 1Brad Pace 100 1Mike Pellow 100 1Chris Spitz 100 1Jay Survill 100 2Raul Carrizalez 90 1Gregory Damian 90 1

Masters FemaleAmy Regnier 290 3Ellen Hart 280 3Mary Spear 230 4Donna Goldberg 140 2Coreene Hanson 120 2Diane Bussa 100 1Kim Jones 100 1Margaret Kritzer 100 1

Lisa Mills 100 1Tania Pacev 100 1Theresa Rudel 100 1Deana Case 90 1Joni Fehrenbacher 90 1

Grand Masters MaleGeorge Greco II 380 6Dwight Cornwell 360 4Steve Vigil 300 3Bob Stoneman 280 4Bruce Pulford 270 3Steve Santana 230 3Robert Fara 200 2Dan Korb 170 2Herb Tanzer 130 2Benji Durden 100 1Larry Lichnovsky 100 1Dan Black 90 1David Mathews 90 1Art Rohr 90 1James Kelly 80 1

Grand Masters FemaleDiane Ridgeway 300 3Maria Korb 290 3Deb Anderson 270 3Alyn Park 190 2Susan Hering 150 3Julie Orr 140 2Joanne Schlafer 130 2Susan Cooper 100 1Sharon DIeter 100 1Jody Hughes 100 2Peggy Muhn 100 1Wendy Candell 90 1

Marijane Martinez 90 2Kathy Robinson 90 1Dee Dee Beard 80 1

Seniors MaleMarv Bradley 420 5Larry Ingram 300 3Jim Romero 220 4Jack Barry 160 3James Boughter 100 1Rick Keim 100 1John Rehm 100 1Jim Finley 80 1Brian Frank 80 1Terry Grieman 80 1Don Larson 80 1Robert McAndrews 80 1Bob Tafelski 80 1Martin Hidalgo 60 1Rich Kennett 60 1

Seniors FemaleConnie Ahrnsbrak 300 3Sally Kennett 200 2Lola Ackerman 180 2Joanna Brockway 100 1Kay Chernoff 100 1Tavia Campbell 80 1Carol Faykosh 80 1Lorrie Gilliam 80 1Susan Miles 80 1Jullie Schramel 80 1Virginia Vinyard 80 1Mary Louise Garcia 60 1Martha Kinsinger 60 1

ARED HOT racingseasonisunderway!Therearesomanyracesandsolittletime.OntheJuly4thholidayweekend,we’vecountednearly20runningeventstakingplaceinColorado,fromPueblotoGreeleytoVail.

Competitioninthisyear’sColorado RunnerRacingSeriesisheatingupaswell.Theseriesiscomprisedof21racesthroughoutthestate.After9races,therearetightcompetitionsinseveralagegroups.Alistofstandingsisfeaturedbelowandfullresultscanbefoundatcoloradorunnermag.com.The winners will be profiled in January’s issue of Colorado RunnerandwillreceiveincredibleprizesfromNikeandtheBoulderRunningCompany.

Colorado Runner ispleasedtoannouncethattheFortCollinsRunningClubwillbejoiningourgrowinglistofpartnerassociations.BeginninginSeptember,everyonewhoisamemberoftheFortCollinsRunningClubwillreceiveasubscriptiontoourmagazine.TheclubjoinstheDurangoMotorlessTransit,MesaMonumentStriders,RockyMountainRoadRunners,SouthernColoradoRunners,TeamBoulderRunningCompanyandUSATrackandFieldColorado.

Happy trails!Derek

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Scott Larson of Boulder and Trent Briney, a Colorado Springs native, will compete on this year’s U.S. marathon team. The runners will race in the 2005 IAAF World Championships to be held in Helsinki, Finland August 6-14. Larson, 34, is one of the more experienced marathoners on the team. He was the 2001 USA Marathon Champion and has twice finished in the top ten at the Olympic Trials (4th in 2000 and 6th in 2004). Larson earned his spot on the squad as the top U.S. finisher at the 2004 Twin Cities Marathon, where he was third overall in a personal best of 2:14:11. Trent Briney, 26, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, burst on to the U.S. scene with a fourth-place (2:12:34) performance at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials. It was that performance that earned him his first Team USA appearance. Briney was a four-time NCAA Division II All-American at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Boulder’s Colleen De Reuck cruised to a USA 25K title on May 14 at the River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, Michigan and set a World Masters Record in the process. The 41-year-old Olympian ran the 25K course in one hour, 25 minutes and 15 seconds, the second fastest U.S. women’s time ever (only Joan Benoit Samuelson is faster), as well as World, U.S. All-Comers masters and USA Championship records. “I went out a little too quickly,” she recalled. “But the first half is quick; I was with a group of guys who were running 5:20s and 5:25s, I kind of got drawn in.”

There’s a new marathon coming to Denver! The Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. will stage the first Colorado Colfax Marathon on Sunday, May 21, 2006. The Partnership, a private nonprofit organization founded by the cities of Aurora, Denver, and Lakewood, was created to produce the event in support of economic redevelopment and marketing initiatives all along Colfax Avenue. The net proceeds from the 26.2-mile event will be used to fund nonprofit organizations that foster fitness, health education, good nutrition, obesity prevention and a healthy lifestyle for kids in Aurora, Denver and Lakewood. Running events include a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, and kids’ training and 1-mile run/walk, as well as a sports and fitness expo on Friday and Saturday of the race weekend. For more information on the marathon, visit www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org.

At this year’s Boston Marathon on April 18, Lafayette’s Alan Culpep-per, pictured above, placed fourth in 2:13:39 to post the best place finish by an American at the race since 1987. Fellow American Peter Gilmore placed 10th ( 2:17:32 ) to give the U.S. two runners in the top 10 at Boston for the first time since 1993 when Mark Plaatjes and Keith Brantly did it. After the race, Culpepper said, “This put Athens to shame. This was way more difficult. I was told numerous times that those downhills are going to sneak up on you. I did a lot of downhill training. Fortunately, Shayne, my wife, nudged me to do even more than I was going to. I was thankful for that.” Congratulations to the 309 Colorado runners who finished the 2005 Boston Marathon! Alan Culpepper, Lafayette, 2:13:39; Sean Nesbitt, Boulder, 2:30:17; Ben Marvin, Denver, 2:35:15; Mark Cucuzzella, Denver, 2:37:28; Scott Hajicek, Lakewood, 2:50:33; Andy Ottele, Longmont, 2:52:31; Andrew Picking, S. Springs, 2:53:13; Peter Flynn, Ft Collins, 2:53:54; Brett Bruyere, Ft. Collins, 2:55:05; Ken Soule, Centennial, 2:56:39; Campbell Ilfrey, Boulder, 2:57:32; Amy Shertzer, Monument, 2:57:39; Daniel Shaw, Ft Collins, 2:58:36; Stefan Tiefenbacher, Au-rora, 2:58:46; Cameron Radon, USAF Academy, 2:58:50; Mark Truxillo, USAF Academy, 3:01:12; Henk Moorlag, Broomfield, 3:01:17; Richard Paradis, Denver, 3:01:53; Timothy Wolfe, Littleton, 3:03:06; Randy Rodman, Centennial, 3:05:14; Andrew Subudhi, Denver, 3:05:19; Scott Risby, Denver, 3:05:31; Aaron Wilken, Denver, 3:05:46; Chad Halsten, C. Springs, 3:06:34; Oliver Cunningham, Denver, 3:06:45; Xavier Simcock, G. Village, 3:06:58; Bruce Pulford, Ft Collins, 3:07:56; Phil Ware, Loveland, 3:09:00; Amanda Rasmussen, USAF Academy, 3:09:01; Rich Gustafson, Denver, 3:09:06; Alyssa Shaw, Ft Collins, 3:09:31; Mike Shaul, Boulder, 3:09:36; Michael Aronson, Durango, 3:10:55; Josh Baker, Ft Collins, 3:11:37; Brian Kates, C. Springs, 3:11:47; Steve Roch, Lafayette, 3:12:02; Doug Wil-son, Ft Collins, 3:13:00; Michael Miller, Golden, 3:13:40; Edie Stevenson, Boulder, 3:13:56; Andrew Loizeaux, Denver, 3:14:03; Shad Shadwick, C. Springs, 3:14:33; Brian Dunfey, Edwards, 3:15:00; Mer-cedes Gil, Ft. Collins, 3:16:47; Stephen Cann, Boulder, 3:16:49; Catriona Dowling, Boulder, 3:17:11; Alicia Fischer, Littleton, 3:18:04; Patrick Henin, Golden, 3:18:30; Jordan Jones, Denver, 3:18:48; Rob Carson, Denver, 3:20:04; James Kovacs, Denver, 3:20:53; Dan Khadem, Aurora, 3:21:46; Donald Tubbs, Superior, 3:22:14; Kara Ford, Thornton, 3:22:26; John Genet, C. Springs, 3:22:42; Ben Elling-son, Boulder, 3:23:09; Peggy Nelson-Panzer, Aurora, 3:23:09; Eric Cech, Boulder, 3:23:15; David Craw-ford, Boulder, 3:24:45; Gary Brandenburg, Parker, 3:24:49; Kevin Chenoweth, H. Ranch, 3:25:07; Ste-phen Meratla, Boulder, 3:25:23; Jack Warner, Aurora, 3:26:00; Brian Huang, Boulder, 3:26:04; Michael Hewitt, Denver, 3:26:08; Jena Pohle, G. Village, 3:26:12; Misty Cech, Boulder, 3:26:23; John Starr, Gun-nison, 3:26:56; Robert Berube, G. Village, 3:27:08; Robert Millisor, Breckenridge, 3:27:29; Brian Glotz-bach, Denver, 3:27:36; Dave Corsten, Falcon, 3:27:40; Kristi Jordan, Niwot, 3:27:59; Steven Burnite, Denver, 3:28:00; John Schmidt, C. Springs, 3:28:18; Diane Ridgway, Arvada, 3:28:38; Timothy MacDon-ald, Denver, 3:29:15; David Peacock, Brighton, 3:29:24; Chris Lear, C. Springs, 3:30:05; Jonathan Risi, Parker, 3:30:24; Anthony Antista, H. Ranch, 3:30:31; Meg Tilton, Boulder, 3:30:39; Steve Sundstrom, Boulder, 3:31:01; Steve Leland, Broomfield, 3:31:04; Joel Ruane, Denver, 3:31:09; Shannon Meredith, C. Springs, 3:31:11; Julia Bensen, Aspen, 3:31:13; Steve Skadron, Aspen, 3:31:21; Scott Nalbach, C. Springs, 3:31:22; Jonathan Roche, Erie, 3:31:50; Laurie Ryan, C. Springs, 3:32:05; Kevin Berg, Littleton, 3:33:14; Jody Schrader, Denver, 3:33:18; Lilia Abaibourova, Denver, 3:33:36; Kerry Mowlam, Parker, 3:33:37; Catharine Speights, Ft Collins, 3:33:54; Karl Yeanoplos, Littleton, 3:34:08; Philip Burgess, Castle R., 3:34:22; Rene Adema, Denver, 3:34:22; Kelly Imus, Greeley, 3:34:26; Pete Brey, Windsor, 3:34:26; David Broadwell, Denver, 3:34:29; Kristan Maynard, Boulder, 3:34:34; Kenneth Pope, Ber-thoud, 3:34:43; Junko Kazukawa, 3:35:08; Randy Greaves, Golden, 3:35:23; Clarke Clodfelder, H. Ranch, 3:35:42; Nancy Thonen, Thornton, 3:36:01; Franklin Cole, Golden, 3:36:03; Phillip Barber, Boul-der, 3:36:28; Sarah Pool, Denver, 3:36:58; Hank Pool, Denver, 3:36:59; Don Walchshauser, Littleton, 3:38:20; George Schott, Superior, 3:39:54; Theodore Danielson, 3:40:36; Angela Anderson, Denver, 3:40:38; Larry Steller, Highlands Ranch, 3:41:09; Audra Kammerer, 3:41:10, Candice Park, Denver, 3:41:48; Robert Sibley, Niwot, 3:43:02; Darcey Angelo, Minturn, 3:43:10; Kristin Moreau, Golden, 3:43:47; Alyn Park, Denver, 3:43:49; Fred Beavers, Longmont, 3:44:01; Krista Benner, Morrison, 3:44:04; Sarah Mercer, Centennial, 3:44:10; Ryan Bentley, Denver, 3:44:19; Kelley Mclean, 3:44:28; David Caprera, Evergreen, 3:44:34; Andrew Simcock, G. Village, 3:45:02; Paul Martin, Broomfield, 3:45:46; Rachel Rosengarten, Boulder, 3:45:49; Marcey Gibson, Englewood, 3:46:03; Lindsey Ness, Boulder, 3:46:05; Michele Nelson, Boulder, 3:46:09; Victoria Cosgrove, Boulder, 3:46:12; Kate Hanna, Denver, 3:46:12; Lisa Rainsberger, Colorado Springs, 3:46:41; Ellis Rainsberger, C. Springs, 3:46:41; Christy Burns, Evergreen, 3:46:53; Joseph O’Brien, Lakewood, 3:47:02; Roy Oliver, Alamosa, 3:47:10; Gary Rosen, Boulder, 3:47:18; Andrew Fowler, C. Springs, 3:47:27; Natalie Porter, Fort Collins, 3:47:32; Robert Sarlo, Denver, 3:47:54; Richard Riggenbach, Elbert, 3:48:16; Jim Stewart, Parker, 3:48:52; Si-mon Ulmer, Denver, 3:48:55; Michael Bock, Denver, 3:49:37; Roberta Smith, 3:49:46; Christina Brazdzi-unas, Lone Tree, 3:50:10; Dean Koenig, Mead, 3:50:20; James Newton, 3:50:20; Kevin Stowe, Morri-son, 3:50:50; Dean Sandoval, Canon City, 3:51:03; Sally O’Connor, Gunnison, 3:51:17; Ann W. Whiting,

Gunnison, 3:51:17; Kirk Apt, C. Butte, 3:51:31; Marie Schowalter, Denver, 3:51:35; Dan Coats, Long-mont, 3:51:45; Brian Reed, Golden, 3:52:23; Erin Manzanares, Castle R., 3:52:30; Gordon Barnett, C. Springs, 3:52:44; George Jones, Monument, 3:52:55; John Kratz, Littleton, 3:52:57; Steve Shandro, Castle R., 3:53:01; Michael Roach, H. Ranch, 3:53:26; Blondie Vucich, Vail, 3:53:30; Roger Jensen, P. Springs, 3:53:44; Kurt E. Spears, 3:53:53; John Lloyd, Denver, 3:54:14; Bob Galasso, Arvada, 3:54:56; Greg Woskow, Littleton, 3:55:48; John Hakala, Lakewood, 3:56:06; Julie Prunk, G.Vg., 3:57:08; Ber-nard Clifford, Boulder, 3:57:17; Bruce Mihalek, Ft Collins, 3:57:22; Robert Liebhauser, Denver, 3:58:19; Chip Toth, H. Ranch, 3:58:49; John Meyer, Golden, 3:59:00; Merry Yamamoto, Wheat R., 3:59:08; Hugh Josephs, Boulder, 3:59:14; Keith Panzer, Aurora, 3:59:16; Dwight Dyer, Centennial, 3:59:29; Ruth Ness, Grand J., 4:00:01; Brooke Lissy, 4:00:10; Kyra Shimizu, Superior, 4:00:14; Dave Cunning-ham, Superior, 4:01:02; Pamela Sunderland, Boulder, 4:01:20; Christine Rodriguez, Lakewood, 4:01:38; Beth Brady, Englewood, 4:02:00; Bruce Barker, Boulder, 4:02:14; Tim Moore, 4:02:33; Chris-tine Dennis, H. Ranch, 4:02:35; Michael Zink, Thornton, 4:02:41; Adam Johnson, Ft Collins, 4:03:12; Ron Michaels, 4:03:45; Lindsey Fairbairn, Denver, 4:04:43; Krista Coleman, Boulder, 4:04:50; Isabelle Swift, Ft. Collins, 4:05:02; Denise Bruder, Basalt, 4:05:19; Julie Jagger, Denver, 4:05:28; Stephanie King, US AF Academy, 4:06:09; Mary Sietsma, Denver, 4:07:04; Warren Marshall, Canon City, 4:07:17; Annie Fox, Evergreen, 4:07:30; Sheldon Stadnyk, Westminster, 4:07:33; John Hagin, Ft Collins, 4:07:46; Wendy Puckett, S. Springs, 4:08:19; David Powell, Boulder, 4:08:21; Kelly Trowbridge, Den-ver, 4:08:37; Lucinda West, Broomfield, 4:09:54; William Brant, Boulder, 4:10:38; Rebecca Henschel, Basalt, 4:11:24; Charles Farrington, C.Springs, 4:11:31; Laura Scheman-Heath, S. Springs, 4:11:58; Catherine Jankowski, Thornton, 4:12:01; Coreene Hanson, Erie, 4:12:26; Cathy Condon, Boulder, 4:12:39; Sheila Chavez, Aurora, 4:13:09; Jennifer Schubert-Akin, S. Springs, 4:14:06; Rhonda Mc-gownd, Fort Collins, 4:14:38; Lanise Taunton-Rigby, Boulder, 4:15:14; Laura Baker, G. Village, 4:15:36; Joyce Morgan, Vail, 4:16:05; Samuel Fisher, Monument, 4:16:24; Jen Cuneio, 4:16:53; Cheryl Herbert, C. Springs, 4:16:54; Donald Ford, Boulder, 4:17:12; Tiffany Nickelsen, Denver, 4:17:39; David Reyes, Longmont, 4:17:56; Amanda Ewing, C. Springs, 4:19:07; Stephanie Rehbein, Louisville, 4:19:08; Lori Finney-Bonial, 4:19:12; Gloria Cornyn, Lakewood, 4:19:35; Blaine Blaesing, Louisville, 4:19:42; David Finamore, 4:19:42; Stephanie Lanker, H. Ranch, 4:20:00; Julie Kimpel, Golden, 4:20:11; Judith Hen-derson, Denver, 4:21:01; Robin Layman, H. Ranch, 4:21:09; Melissa Baldridge, Denver, 4:21:17; Emily Stevens, Boulder, 4:21:17; Edward Lindgren, 4:21:55; Terri Dick, Littleton, 4:21:57; Stacy Russell, Den-ver, 4:22:16; Loretta Bremer, 4:22:28; Joanie Holden, Littleton, 4:23:59; Kay Chernoff, Denver, 4:24:42; Priscilla Allen, Littleton, 4:26:12; Gordon Heuser, Cold S., 4:27:01; Karrie Dyer, Boulder, 4:27:11; Alan Villavicencio, 4:27:11; Cassi Bailey, Louisville, 4:27:33; Lyndsy Schultz, Englewood, 4:29:02; Cat Brant, Boulder, 4:29:37; E David Crawford, Denver, 4:29:57; Michelle Delpiccolo, Lakewood, 4:30:33; Ali Potts, Louisville, 4:30:49; Lonny Granston, Boulder, 4:30:54; Jen Brockway, C. Springs, 4:31:31; Jerry Kemman, Crestone, 4:32:02; John Hutchinson, Denver, 4:33:08; Jay Wissot, Denver, 4:33:59; Liz Ruskin, Boulder, 4:39:29; Lara Ellermeier-Price, Mtn Village, 4:42:49; John Pickard, Castle Rock, 4:43:15; Lola Ackerman, Longmont, 4:43:18; Diane Davies, Golden, 4:44:20; Lauren Cyran, Denver, 4:45:33; Jean McCormack, Boulder, 4:46:55; Rebecca Greenawalt, Denver, 4:49:03; Carol Shively, 4:49:17; Danielle Meunier, Denver, 4:49:51; Cindy Vogels, G. Village, 4:51:16; Julie Marshall, Canon City, 4:51:29; Mimi Hauenstein, Aspen, 4:51:46; Elisabeth Gaudiano, Boulder, 4:54:26; Scott Strode, Boulder, 4:56:39; Sue Williams, Ft Collins, 4:58:03; Heather Poovey, Grand J., 4:58:39; Tammy White, B. Vista, 4:58:49; Stephen Greene, Littleton, 5:04:40; Karen Alexander, Erie, 5:06:09; John Moore, Lafayette, 5:06:15; Benjamin Brewer, Breckenridge, 5:07:40; Leo Heffernan, Longmont, 5:09:26; Kathy Keidel, B. Vista, 5:10:19; Warren Schoedel, B. Vista, 5:10:19; Curt Hamakawa, C. Springs, 5:10:55; Nicholas Holian, Ft Collins, 5:11:24; Debbie Juretus, Lafayette, 5:12:21; Jessica Pistole, C. Springs, 5:13:55; Patrick Brennan, Ft Collins, 5:14:50; Rian Taylor, Aspen, 5:14:58; Colleen Badgley, C. Springs, 5:15:15; Jermont Chen, C. Springs, 5:17:45; Buddy Duvall, C. Springs, 5:20:08; Wayne Keith, Lake-wood, 5:22:04; Ed Youngberg, Evergreen, 5:22:04; Susan Look, Englewood, 5:24:50; Harley Look, Englewood, 5:24:50; Thomas Warders, Ft Collins, 5:33:39; Andy Edmondson, Boulder, 5:36:43; Jessie Quintana, Pueblo, 5:46:17; Michael Sullivan, C. Springs, 5:46:39; Carolyn McMahon, C. Springs, 5:52:24; Vicki Crawford, Denver, 5:57:07; Steven Nuccio, Evergreen, 6:47:14

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Inspirational Runners...

Coach Brad Barnes teaches high school runners fromthe inner city to excel both on and off the track

by Jessica Griffiths

In 1998, Brad Barnes developed an idea. He had been coaching high school running clubs for 14 years, had produced two national championship cross-country teams and helped more than a dozen kids earn state titles. He

decided to focus his knowledge on helping inner city youths excel in running, in academics and in their community. He designed a program to help kids overcome negative social and economic backgrounds and attitudes by getting involved with a team. “I like a challenge,” he said.

Brad’s new club “Team XC” started at Denver West High School in the spring of 1999. In a period of three years, Team XC was able to accomplish its goal of building a winning program from scratch. He discovered and motivated a team of boys to become the 2002-5A Cross-Country State Champions. The team brought to their school a championship trophy that Denver West had not seen since 1959 in any sport. Since then, the boys won a second state championship title at Denver West and then a third state championship when the program moved to Denver South High School.

Barnes recruits runners before they have any interest in running. He tries to create an interest in the sport in the 7th and 8th grades by hosting pizza parties and telling the students that they can make a better life for themselves. He helps the students improve as runners, but also academically. Every team member is expected to try to go to college and they must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to compete on the traveling team. Nicknamed “Captain Blood” by his pupils, Barnes coaches the runners nearly year-round. “I teach discipline and structure,” he said. The 45-year-old coach runs the high schoolers 40 miles a week. “We do a lot of tempo running, like three laps around Washington Park in about 42 minutes. There is a lot of quality running and farleks. Even on off days, the boys are cruising at six minute pace.”

It’s a program that breeds success. Mohammed Ige was in junior high when he met Barnes. He had a simple reason to get involved in the running club. “I wanted to go to college and coach said he’d help me get there. Now running is in my blood.” Ige just finished his junior year at Denver South High School, but he will have no trouble getting a college scholarship next year. He can run 800 meters in 1:

53, a 4:11 mile, and an impressive 9:18 two mile. He also won the mile in this year’s state track meet and took second place in the 800 meter race. Ige is thankful that the running club has allowed him to travel around the country. “With my family, the only place outside of Colorado that I had ever seen was Kansas. I would never have gotten to go to all of those places if it weren’t for running and the club.”

Barnes believes that in order for athletes to become the best they can be, they must compete against other top athletes across the nation. This philosophy requires Team XC to travel out of state to race. The program has a sponsor for these regional and national events. The American Zang Education Preservation Foundation, a non-profit organization, and College Coach, a college placement company, has helped with a portion of the travel expenses. The athletes have competed in Arizona, Nevada, California, North Carolina, Wisconsin, New York and Oregon. As you can imagine, this

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can be an expensive proposition for most families; however, with the Zang Foundation and College Coach support in addition to fund-raising activities, Team XC has never left an athlete behind due to money.

Aden Ahmed is the only senior that graduated from the team this year, so most of Team XC’s 20 members will be back next year. Ahmed just won the two mile race at the state track meet and boasts personal best times of 1:58 in the 800, 4:20 in the mile and 9:22 in the two mile. “I used to play soccer, but when I met coach in the 8th grade, he motivated me to run.” Now Ahmed will be able to attend Adams State College in Alamosa next year to pursue a business degree. It’s only possible because Barnes helped him receive a full athletic scholarship. For Ahmed and his family, it’s a dream come true. “My family is so excited. I will be the first member of the family to ever attend college.”

Even those runners that join the team later in their running careers find that the teammates and the camaraderie are inspirational. Sophomore Alex Lind joined the team for spring track and quickly watched his 400 meter time drop from 64 seconds to 57 seconds. “The workouts are a big part of it,” Lind said. But beyond running, Lind says that he loves being with the team members.

Barnes plans to continue the club team at Denver South High School until 2010, when his current class of recruits have all graduated high school and are on their way to college. “I eventually will need a break. My wife is very patient. I’m spending about 25 hours a week of volunteer work.” But “Captain Blood” won’t likely stay away from coaching high school kids for long and his future protégées will be lucky when he’s back.

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The Colorado Outward Bound RelayMy 24-Hour, 170 Mile Mountain Jouney

by Marcie Glass


It is Sunday and I am going into post-race withdrawal. For 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, I was stuck

in a Chevy Suburban with four other runners and a driver, either waiting to run or waiting for my teammates to finish their runs. We were completing the Colorado Outward Bound Relay, a 170 mile, ten runner relay that started in Idaho Springs and ended in Glenwood Springs. I feel like something is missing right now. I am in clean clothes, I actually got a full nights rest, and I have my husband - but no other teammates - anywhere near me.

I am team captain for team Nuts & Chickens. Despite the interest from last year’s team members, this year’s team is much harder to fill. Only three of the ten runners from last year return and the rest of the team is a random group of acquaintances. Our team ranges largely in ability with two runners who are entirely new to the sport, four members who’ve run since high school, and a couple athletes who’ve switched over to running in the past few years. When we finally fill our team, we lose one runner to a family emergency. Then, a few weeks before the event, we lose the new runner to injury. After exhausting my list of contacts, I use the relay’s website and find a runner from Colorado Springs eager to join a team. All is good until the week before the relay; I lose another runner to injury. I again go on the website and find a girl from Aspen looking for a team but at this point available runners are like blood to a shark and I see that she has five messages posted for her; there is no way she hasn’t found a team yet. But I call her anyway and it turns out she doesn’t have email at home and I am the only one to pick up a phone. Our team is now filled. I can relax.

The rest of the week is full of anticipation for the race. We have a team dinner, take care of last minute logistics, and are ready to go. On Thursday evening we pick up our mini-van rental which from now on will be Van #1 and a few of us head up to Idaho Springs. The race starts at 5 a.m. Friday morning for the slower teams and the start times continue hourly until 10 a.m. for the faster teams. Our team will not start until the 8 a.m. wave. Everyone is eager for the race; we meet Roger and Tammy, our newest teammates, and

chatter until midnight when we try to settle down for a good nights rest.

The alarm comes suddenly and our group groggily rises and dresses for the day. The air outside is crisp and everyone bundles up. I put on fleece pants and a wool sweater over my running clothes and what will become our team signature, my chicken hat. We meet the rest of the team, pack up Tim’s Suburban, which will now be Van #2, check-in, and listen to a few last minute course changes. They say there is snow – lots of it. Legs seven through 11 are affected. I am leg number six and don’t know if I am relieved or disappointed that I don’t have an “adventure” leg. I pass the information on to my team members, we take a team picture, and then our first runner, Steve, is off.

Van #1, which will transport runners 1-5, takes off down the road to Exchange Point #1 while Van #2, carrying runners 6-10, heads to Exchange Point #5. Our vans will play leapfrog for the next 24 hours. For those of us in Van #2, the race start is a little anticlimactic as no one in our van will run until 11:45. After a stop for good, healthy eating at McDonalds and a stop to repair our van’s shredding team sign, we arrive at Exchange Point #6 where I will be the first person from Van #2 to run. I am disappointed that, due to construction, my first leg will not be running to the summit of Guanella Pass as in previous years. This stretch of the relay, just outside of Georgetown, has been my favorite, with breathtaking views from the 11,500 foot summit. Because of the closure this year, Leg 5 is not physically handing off to me. Instead I have a predetermined start time of 11:45. This takes a little away from the race for me but still I have my van mates cheering me on as I start on my first of three legs of the relay. I charge to the front of my group before the altitude hits me like a wave and the weak feeling starts in my legs and lungs. I know better, after three years of doing this relay, than to go out fast but this year my altered first leg is called a “sprint” leg and that makes me nervous. I struggle to the exchange and hand my teammate the “Buff”, a stretchy piece of material which we are using for a baton.

Tim takes off down the muddy trail, the first of the “adventure” legs, and I walk with my team back to the van. I can relax; my next

leg is not for another six or so hours. We munch on some food and talk, their upcoming runs very much on my teammates minds. Our van is fun for me. We have Perry who I managed to talk into running the relay after briefly meeting on a rock climbing trip. There is Traci, who I ran with in college when we were both in top form. There is Tim, the father of six kids, who I ran with two years ago on a different relay team. And there is John, who I’ve known for three years but barely said more than two words at a time to before. Besides Traci and myself, our group doesn’t know

each other and yet we are joking and laughing like we’ve been friends for years.

We cheer as John takes off down a snowy slippery path through some aspen trees, closely followed by a guy in a clown suit. Tim animatedly describes his run which is illustrated by the mud splattered all the way up his legs. We walk back to the van, Tim gets cleaned up, and then we quickly head down the road to the next exchange point. Traci waits for her run, nervous because other teams have told us her leg has a “pond” crossing. Traci can’t swim. Despite the pond crossing, which is thigh deep on her short frame, Traci flies in way under expected time and Perry is off. Each runner rambles excitedly about their leg when they finish, describing course details, tallying runners they passed, and how they felt. There is an adrenaline rush and a relief to be finished – until the next leg, that is.

We drive to the next exchange. Due to lack of parking, only Van #1 is allowed to the exchange point to pick up Perry

and drop off Steve. Our van parks and waits. This is a good time to observe other teams, waiting as well. The weather is beautiful and there are a plethora of vans on this otherwise lonely gravel county road with snow-capped mountain vistas in the background. The vans display an array of colors and decorations. Our own van is pretty bare with only a colorful team sign but other vans are painted; some have bras hanging on them; one has a statue of a runner on top. We visit with friends from other teams who compliment the chicken hat and laugh at team names like “Freakin’ Idiots” and “Big, Bad, and Way Behind”. It is amusing to see random sleeping bags laid out here and there while runners try to catch some sleep. Someone is even sleeping on top of their van across from us. The driver occasionally moves the car to tease his sleeping teammate.

Eventually Van #1 arrives and we eagerly talk with our five teammates, who we’ve barely seen. They are all feeling good and excited; their runs have gone well and we want to stay and visit but they need to get going to the next exchange point. Steve is currently running his second leg, the toughest in the relay, and the last of the “adventure” legs. It’s a 12.5 mile epic adventure on icy, snowy trail reaching 11,585 ft at the highest altitude. We will later hear that his leg involved falling and slipping as much as it did running. We say goodbye to Van #1 and head to get some grub.

We feed John’s coffee addiction at Starbucks and then grab some soup at a nearby restaurant in Frisco. I keep

debating what to eat. I am running in three to four hours and don’t want to upset my stomach but want enough nourishment for my next legs. I have been unwisely fueling myself with chocolate all day

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while others in my van have been consuming power bars and sports drinks. We are now the resting van and should try to sleep but it is only 6 p.m. and we are all wide awake. We sit inside a warm sports bar at Copper Mountain, our next exchange point, and Perry and I play a little foosball and wait for my next turn to run. It is a little strange that we’ve been together since 8 a.m. and all we’ve done is wait to run and then wait for other runners to run and drive on down the road. And yet we’ve had a wonderful time so far. It is 8 p.m. and I am shivering outside,

waiting for my teammate. It is dark and it’s hard to recognize the runners coming in but I hear “116” yelled and I know that it is Tammy. She passes me the “Buff” and I take off, flying down the path. I look for cones or glow sticks to guide my way in the darkness, my headlamp making circles in front of me. I pass a runner and then all is dark and quiet. I am on the bike trail that heads to Vail rest area. The run is all uphill but my body has adjusted to the altitude and the cool air feels marvelous on my face. I see the stars and revel in the beautiful evening. Along the 5.4 mile path I pass six runners, but am mostly alone. It is peaceful out, with only the distant sound of cars from I-70 and my own labored breathing. Before I know it, I am at the rest area, barreling up the stairs and pass the “Buff” to Tim. I am bent over for a few seconds, recovering my breath. And then I am shuffled into the car to meet Tim at the next exchange.

Our team is excited, we are way ahead of our estimated time and we are doing well. Tim hands off to John, John hands off to

Traci. While we eagerly wait for Traci, I tell the guys, “She is super fast; we should see her any minute”. However, any minute passes, and she does not come. I’m not worried at first. Maybe she was having a hard time adjusting to altitude. But


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Jenny Bulick, Tammy Teske, and Steve Glass trying to sleep in-between legs.

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Running Journey...soon she is at 10 minute mile pace and still no sign. I start to worry. The exchange volunteers call the safety numbers, while my team paces back and forth, peering into the darkness for our runner. We hold our breath with each new headlamp that appears, bobbing in the distance. The volunteer coordinator calls me back and says that maybe our runner missed the turnoff for the exchange and kept going to the next exchange point. This is plausible. It is very dark and the runners must do a 180º turn to head to the exchange point. We anxiously call Van #1, which should be at the next exchange point but they are still sleeping. I am fraught with worry and about to send half the team in Van #2 to the next exchange and leave half the team here in case she shows up, when finally Roger from Van #1 calls. Traci has signed in and is waiting at the next exchange point for us.

We hop in the van and go pick her up. She says she has food poisoning. She has just stood shivering for twenty

minutes, waiting for us to show up, after running 11 miles while battling food poisoning and she looks awful. Van #1 takes off to collect their next runner while we head to our next exchange point. Van #2 is almost out of gas and Traci desperately wants a real bathroom but it is 2:30 a.m. and we are on back roads and even the gas stations are not open. We are now the resting van and should be sleeping but I am wired from stress and worried about Traci. She can’t sleep and keeps making trips to the port-a-potties. Finally, it is decided that I will take Traci and her husband to a hotel, while our teammates try to get some rest. I drop the pair off and after two tries, find a working gas pump. Everything is now fine.

I head back to the exchange point, uncomfortable driving the big SUV, but relieved that our little incident is resolved. Suddenly, I hear a tidal wave of water flowing over the back seat. I try to stop the car as water keeps sloshing out. Without the support of Tracy and Hiro’s two bags, our water jug tipped on its side and sent its entire contents out. I grumpily stop the car, pick up the jug, and head back to the exchange. There I am relieved to see that most of the clothes remain dry, but the back seat is drenched and John’s cell phone and shoes are completely soaked. I turn on the heat full blast and desperately try to dry the phone while I also push button after button, trying to figure out how to turn the car lights off.

John comes back and tries to use his phone. It doesn’t work. This is the last straw for me. I am normally a cheerful person but now I am just plain grumpy. Usually in this relay, I will get at least four hours of sleep but it is now 4:30 a.m., I haven’t slept at all, and I will be running again in approximately 30 minutes. I’m tired; I don’t feel like running; I am at a mental low. Van #1 comes and my husband jumps cheerfully into the suburban and gives me a hug. “You have about five minutes,” he tells me.

I put on my chicken hat and unenthusiastically head to the start. But our team morale is still high and everyone else is laughing and I feel

better. I start to see the humor in the events of the night, and when I see Tammy flying towards me, I mentally am back in the race. I grab the

“Buff” and take off down a dark frontage road right next to I-70. This leg is a crazy surreal experience. I am alone in the dark running as fast as I can, the clouds from my breath blocking my vision slightly. Occasionally I pass a runner but otherwise all I can see is the painted white line of the road a few feet ahead of me. The lack of sleep creates a haze in my thoughts - I think that I may be part of a team but in this moment of utter solitude, I could just as easily be stranded in the middle of nowhere, a lunatic crazily flying down a random road. After what seems an eternity, I am at the next exchange and I hand off to Tim who will be heading into Glenwood Canyon. There is a sense of relief knowing I have finished my final leg.

We head to the next exchange with half the van sleeping. John is driving but he is tired and quiet. The rest of the exchanges go this way – half-conscious runners shuffling out of the car waiting for their last legs when all they want to do is sleep. But soon the sun comes up gloriously and we wonder at how eternal the night seems when you are awake the entire time. Our last runner is off and we meet Van #1, bright and cheery eyed, having gotten a generous five hours of sleep, at the finish line. Our team waits expectantly for our runner and soon he comes around the bend and we roll in behind him to the finish. Nuts & Chickens are done!

We enjoy the post-race festivities together and then, slowly, our team disperses. In the previous 24 hours I feel like we’ve

made new friends and strengthened existing relationships, pushed our bodies to the limits, and learned to appreciate the outdoors, running, and each other. It’s amazing what pain, sleep deprivation, and being smelly together can do for camaraderie! So at home, I am excited to be alone with my husband again, but for a few days I miss the sound of my teammates beside me and the waiting to run my next leg. So now, I look towards next year’s relay, eager to experience it all again.

Marcie Glass is an avid runner who enjoys long training runs and racing at events near her Fort Collins home. She can also be found rock climbing, reading, or working on her latest literary projects. You can contact her at [email protected].

Quick Facts The Colorado Relay is Outward Bound West’s largest fundraiser of the year. The relay is held annually on a Friday/Saturday in September. There are ten runners per team or five for an ultra team. The total mileage for each runner ranges from approximately 9.9 to 27 miles. Event information and registration instructions can be found at www.coloradorelay.com.

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Get To Know... Bernie Boettcher

Bernie Boettcher is on a tear. The 42-year-old runner raced 21 races in the first four months of the year and won 13 of them. In April alone, he ran the Sun Dog’s K-9 Uphill, the Greenland Trail 25K, the Salt Lake City Marathon, the Shiprock Marathon, and the Collegiate Peaks 25 Miler. He grew up in New Jersey, but has lived in Colorado for the past 24 years. While many of you have heard of him, Bernie only started running six years ago at age 37. All of his personal bests have occurred since he turned 40.

What have been some of the highlights of your career? I was a fairly good high school runner, but I got kicked off the team for mooning when I was 17. I didn’t take up racing again until I was 37, so my “career” has been a relatively short 6 years. I was named the USATF Masters “Mountain Runner of the Year” once, USSSA’s Masters National Snowshoe Champion twice, and selected to be an Olympic Torchbearer. I’ve maintained a nearly 50% win average over 126 races run since January 1, 2003. (62 wins) But my real “highlights” come down to magical moments in certain competitions:*Racing across a glacier beside the Matterhorn on the Italian/Swiss border*Winning the Imogene Pass Run for my first time ever - on my birthday*Finding out I’d just run the fastest downhill time ever on Barr Trail*Or just standing around after a race and having some stranger come up and tell me that I’ve inspired them somehow. I love those days.

Are you trying to reach some kind of goal or do you just like to race? I do like to race. I like to know my limits too, and I’ve discovered that they keep changing. That set of races in April was an experiment to test my recovery abilities in a series of long races. Now that I’ve done it, I know I can do more. I also plan to run at least 50 races again this year as I did in 2003 (54), and 2004 (51). But I want to keep getting faster too, and going farther if I can. It’s fun to keep expanding the parameters of what might be possible. It keeps me fresh.

How is your training now? I felt lousy today. But today is Wednesday, and I did a semi-long run (15+ miles) and found myself hauling an extra two or three pounds of mud on each foot about every other step. It rained hard last night, and I wanted to do some trail work today. I would’ve gone longer, but the mud wore me out. Wednesday’s are always hard. It’s usually when the weeks racing and training catches up to me.

Where do you like to train locally? Top-secret trails near Silt, Colorado.

What is a typical running week like? Since I race virtually every weekend, and oftentimes more than once a weekend, my schedule varies widely week to week. But basically, it follows the routine I’ve laid out below. It’s all dependent on what I’ve raced the previous weekend and the distance I plan to race the following weekend.Saturday: RACE (10K - 26.2M)Sunday: Recovery bike ride, 8 - 25 miles, mostly slow, usually.Monday: Aerobic Exercises (1 1/2 hrs) followed by 30 mile bike ride or 10 mile run, slow.Tuesday: 13 - 28 mile run, slow.Wednesday: Aerobic Exercises (2 hrs) followed by 10 - 16 mile run, medium pace.Thursday: Aerobic Exercises (1 1/2 hrs) followed by 7 - 13 mile run, usually slow.Friday: Bike ride 8 - 12 miles or 7 - 10 mile run, slow.Saturday: RACE AGAIN!

What injuries have you had to overcome during your career? I used to get injured regularly doing speed work and stretching, so I gave them both up and started an aerobic excercise routine instead. I also made a habit of wearing good shoes. I got a great pair of training/trail racing shoes, La Sportiva Colorado Trail AT, and get new ones about every 400-500 miles, before their wear patterns cause me problems. Since January 1, 2003, I’ve done 126 races in a row and haven’t had any injuries that have sidelined me more than a day or two.

Why do you run? It lets me explore the farflung corners of my world and myself at the same time. At least that’s my answer today. Every time I get asked that, I seem to have a different answer... there are so many reasons. Any advice to pass on to other runners? Diet is a HUGE factor in any training program and perhaps the most overlooked. Keep a food diary and track your results to improve performance.

Anything I’ve forgotten to mention that you want to add? Without the continued support of Beaver Creek Resort, Team 180s, La Sportiva/GoLite, and Atlas, I couldn’t do what I do. They all have a desire to be the best they can be, and their products and services help me to do the same. And without the unconditional support of my beautiful girlfriend, I would’ve never become a runner in the first place, and none of you would be reading this.

Imogene Pass Run: 2:21:42America’s Uphill: 43:34

Barr Trail Mountain Race: 1:35:5210K: 32:45 at the Winter Sun 10K

Half Marathon: 1:14:30 at the Glenwood Canyon ShuffleMarathon: 2:34:36 at the Tucson Marathon

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Bernie places third at the 2004 Pikes Peak Marathon.

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ClimaCool’s vented design makes it an outstanding technology for sunglasses. The Gazelle Pro improves overall performance of the original Gazelle by combining LST optics, ClimaCool venting, a face hugging unbreakable frame, and well placed rubber nose and temple pads, all aimed at fit and comfort. The one piece lens is held in place by friction, in a central clip which is very easy to change between the available lens options.

New Balance NBSUN 942-4 ($100)Weight: 28 grams

Fit: high to medium nose bridgesLenses included: 1

The 942-4 represents the second round of running sunglasses from New Balance. The 942-4 offers good eye coverage, a flexible lightweight frame, gripping nose pads and

temple ends, and neutral gray polycarbonate lenses. The temples swivel inward, instead of folding, which also holds them away from the lenses to reduce the likelihood of damage.

Welcome to our annual look at eyewear to protect your eyes while running. Here are five new styles designed to protect as wellas possible without affecting your run. All are equipped with flexible frames and optically corrected polycarbonate lenses.

The weight, price, number of lenses included, and fit are listed to assist your comparison.


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Rudy Project Maskeryna ($120)

Weight: 17 gramsFit: high to low nose bridgesLenses included: 1 Rudy Project’s frames and lenses have worked well for runners. Though some have been a bit heavy, that is not the case with the Maskeryna. The frameless design is very light, as these are the lightest sunglasses in this review, almost unnoticeable when running. The nosepiece is designed to adjust enough to accommodate all nose bridges. The brown lens increases contrast while shielding the eyes.

Reebok Medallist ($79)

Weight: 20 gramsFit: high to medium nose bridgesLenses included: 1

A e s t h e t i c a l l y pleasing and p e r f o r m a n c e oriented. Ultralight model with a double

coated blue tinted lens, good for the sunniest of days. The metal frame wraps and conforms to your face, and the flare of the lens allows complete coverage. Nylon temple ends and nosepiece (with rubberinserts) maintains friction even when wet.

Nike Odeon ($110)

Weight: 18 gramsFit: medium to high nose bridgesLenses included: 1The Odeon continues to move forward, for the third year in a row, with something new. The Odeon has good coverage from optically corrected lensesthat are independently suspended. The improvement for 2005 is the “Speed” lens, a red colored lens designed to relax the eye by introducing light from the softer, red end of the visible spectrum.

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Avoiding Injury...

Finding the Right FitCycling Injuries Can Often Be Related To An Improper Bike Fit

by Dr. Ken Sheridan Honey,INeedaNewRide!!

My wife has heard these words,andansweredwithcommonsense(Damn!)“Maybe your bike (like my old pants)doesn’t fit you anymore.” Decreased flexibility with age and prior injury can changethewayourbodyinteractswithourbike,producingdiscomfort.

Triathletes often get into triathlon asa means of continuing to train while recoveringfrom an injury due to overtraining in one of thethree disciplines (swim, bike, run). For example, cycling allows someone suffering from plantarfascitis to maintain their aerobic base withoutplacingasmuchstressonthefascia.

Competing in triathlon requires highvolume training in three disciplines, not just oneaswithrunning.Whileeachdisciplinestressesthebodyindifferentways,theoverallvolumecanstillpredispose an athlete to overuse injuries. In thelast issue I made some recommendations to helppreventshoulderinjuriesduetoswimming.Thismonth I will talk about improper bike fit and how it maycontributetooveruseinjuries.

In general, when considering cyclinginjuries related to improper bike fit they can be separated into upper and lower body segments,and the spine. Upper extremity injuries are usually related to weight bearing on the handlebars andvibration transmitted via the handlebars. Lowerextremity and spinal injuries are caused by the effects of highly repetitive lower extremity movements. Small errors in bike fit and anatomical variations are magnified by long hours on the bike, causingrepetitivemicrotraumawhichcanleadto

injury.Upper extremity injuries like carpal

tunnel syndrome, as stated above, are usuallycaused by too much weight on the handlebarsand road vibration. This force may add enoughadditionalstresstothatalreadyplacedonthehandsandwristsbycomputerusageatwork,resultinginsymptoms. Having too much drop between theheightoftheseatandtheheightofthehandlebarswillcontributetothissituation.OnetestIliketouse is can the rider relax their arms and wiggle their elbows while riding. Locked arms makepoorshockabsorbersandcausemorestressonthewrists and hands. If the arms are locked whileridingitwillalsocausetensiontoincreaseallthewayupthearmstotheshouldersandcontributetoneckandshoulderpain.

Too much drop between the seat andthehandlebarscanalsoplaceaddedstressonthespine. This is a common problem for seriouscyclistswhobelievealargedropisnecessaryforincreased aerodynamics. If this position causesflexion of the lower back and rounding of the spine (see figure I), it will cause increased recruitment of the lower back muscles with exertions and place addedstretchonthespine.Thispositionismorecommonincyclistswithtighthamstrings(occurswithage)thatpullthepelvisbackwardandcauseincreasedroundingof the lowerback. Astraightor neutral spine (see figure II) allows better belly breathing and gluteal muscle recruitment whichultimatelyleadstoincreasedpoweroutput.

While improper bike fit can affect many things in the lower extremity, we will concentrate on the ones that are most common in runners.Havingasaddlethatistoolowortoofarforwardwill lead toproblems in thepatello-femoral joint

very similar to runner’sknee. This seatpositionwillcauseincreasedrecruitmentofthequadricepsmuscleson the frontof the thighandsubsequentincreasedpressureunderthekneecap.Increasedquadriceps recruitment will also predispose therider to Patellar Tendinitis or pain just belowthe knee cap on the front of the knee. A saddlepositionthatistoohighortoofarbackwillplaceaddedstressonthebackofthekneeandcanleadtoIliotibialBandFrictionSyndromeorhamstringtendinitis.

Improper foot to pedal contact cancauseAchillesTendinitisifthefootissituatedtoofarbackonthepedal,theballofthefootshouldbepositioned directly above the pedal’s attachmentto the crank arm. Pedal positioning can alsocauseproblemswithkneerotationandalignmentthroughoutthepedalstroke.Thiscanleadtothedevelopment of “float” with clipless pedals that allowthefoottorotateonthepedal(heelcangosidetoside).Improperpedalalignmentcanleadtopatello-femoralpain,HamstringTendonitisandITBandSyndrome.

Whilethisarticledwellsonthenegativeeffects of improper bike fit, cycling is a very useful toolinaerobiccrosstrainingforinjuryprevention,rehabilitation and sanity preservation. If you find that time in the saddle is aggravating a painfulcondition, try getting a professional bike fit (or, if you’re a guy, use it as an excuse to get a new toy!), itmayhelppreventfutureepisodes.

Dr. Ken Sheridan is a local road and trail runner who competes in a variety of local events. He practices at Active Care Chiropractic and Rehab in Golden. To ask him your injury questions, call 303-279-0320.

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The Colorado Columbines Running Club

Positive, supportive and motivational are just a few of the words that women use to describe their running

club, the Colorado Columbines. The Columbines are Colorado’s only women’s running club and have been in the Denver area for 26 years. The group’s 125 members live anywhere from Colorado Springs to Evergreen to Aurora. This group of women is diverse and dynamic – from runners who are new to the sport to others who have been running for more than forty years, from self proclaimed ‘turtles’ to ‘rabbits’, from women who plan to run a few ultra marathons this year to those who want to run their first 5K.

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NancySalasofLittletongotinvolvedintheclublastyear.“Ihadalwaysenviedrunners,andhadwalk/runacoupleofraces,butneverthoughtofmyself as a runner. Iwasabit intimidatedbythe sport.” Last year, when one of the Columbines promoted a “JV” group for slower runners, Salas took a leap and met the runners. “Everyone wassuper friendly and supportive, there were peoplemypace(whichwasa lotofwalking),andIhadfun!Iranonemileandwalkedacouplemore.Thatled tomoreJVweekends, trackpractice,a5K,a10K,ahalfmarathon(whowouldhaveimagined),andtheColoradoOutwardBoundRelaylastyear.Mygoalwastolearntoactuallyenjoyrunning.Idid that AND I got faster and stronger.”

Denise Wieskamp had a similarexperience. “When I joined the club, I hadn’t runatall. I startedbydoing trackworkoutsandeventually worked up to running my first 5K and 10K that year. The next year I wanted to do a half marathon.There were so many people andopportunities to train with others. This is whathelpedmethemostinreachingthisgoal.Imetallsortsofwomenwhoranatmypaceandotherswhocould push me just a little harder.”

The Columbines were formed in 1978to promote recreational and competitive runningforfemalesofallages.TheColumbinesgrouphastwofundamentalaims–toprovidewomenrunnerswith an opportunity to build a social network ofother women runners and to support the runningcommunity.Thegroupmeetsformonthlyfunruns,whicharehostedbyafellowColumbine.Aftertherun, the group visits at the hostess’s home andeveryonesharessnacks.Thegroupalsovolunteersatlocalraces.

ThegroupbeganwhenafewwomenintheRockyMountainRoadRunnersclubwantedtotrainand runamarathon.So theybegan runningtogether.Theconceptofwomenrunningasagroupwas novel, however well-received, so the clubexpanded into two chapters, Denver and Boulder, andthegrouprantheAvonWomen’sMarathoninLosAngeles. In 1998 and 1999, the club agreedto be a partner in theAvon Running Series.Theclubearned$8,000foreducationandcommunityserviceprogramsfromthisevent.Tothisday,theclub remainscommitted towomen’s runningandto community events, volunteering on numerousoccasionsthroughouteachyear.

For many Columbines, the highlightoftheyeararriveswhenit’stimefortheOutwardBound Relay. Dottie Mann of Littleton says herfavorite moment of being a Columbine was atthe race with the team Full Moon Floozies. “AttheOutwardBoundrelayat7a.m.,Iwatchedtwoteammates head through a small town wearingplasticbare-buttshortsovertheirrunningpants.Aschool bus-full of high schoolers thought it wasa pretty funny sight, too! Two other teammatesinsisted on running their 12-mile mountain passtrail leg in mini skirts, tiaras and boas.”

CathyRossetsaysherfavoriteeventistheDecemberFunRun.“About15ofusgathered

on a brisk winter evening to run while lookingat the holiday lights on the houses. Somebodybrought headbands with antlers and bells foreveryonetowear.Therunwasfollowedbyawhiteelephant gift exchange and potluck.”

Whileeventsliketherelayandfunrunsaregreat,MonicaNorvalsaysshestickswiththeclub because everyone is so supportive.“It is atotally non-intimidating environment. No matterwhatlevelofrunneryouare,orwhatyourrunning

goals are, you will get constructive suggestionsand a lot of support meeting your goals.” Columbine Carrie Atiyeh agrees.“WhenImovedtoDenver,Ididn’tknowanyonesothishasbeenagreatopportunitytomeetwomenwhoenjoyoneofmypassions-running!It’snotcompetitivewhichisalsoreallynice.It’sjustafungroup to be a part of.”


“At the Outward Bound relay at 7 a.m., I watched two teammates head through a small town wearing plastic bare-butt shorts over their running pants. A school bus-full of high schoolers thought it was a pretty funny sight, too! Two other

teammates insisted on running their 12-mile mountain pass trail leg in mini skirts, tiaras and boas.”

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Training Smarts...

The Form and Function of Running Gait

by Christy Barth

So,whyarewesohesitanttoaskrunnerstochangetheirrunningform and mechanics? Maybe, we are not quite sure that there is a singlecorrectwaytorun.Mostsuccessfulrunnershavedifferentindividualrunningstyles,sothereisnotanagreeduponsinglestyleassociatedwithsuccessfulrunning.Bodytypeandstructuralvariationsamongathleteslikelyaccountformuchofthedifferencesobserved.Theangleofthehips,curvatureofthelowerleg(especiallythetibia),and the shape and stabilityof thefootaresomeofthecharacteristicsthat help guide and influence the waywemove. If your body structureleads you to move in a less thandesirable alignment, there is atendency of the tissues to breakdown due to excessive stress on tissues not meant to bear stress.Training errors also contributeto injury – especially overuseinjuries. Performing too muchhigh intensity training, increasingtraining volume (distance and/ortime) too quickly, or adding toomuchspeedworkorhilltrainingareall examples of training errors. Our tissues (muscles, tendons, bones,etc.)haveacriticaltolerancelevelfor stress, which when exceeded, canleadtobreakdownandinjury.If ignored, these initial injuriescan progress to more significant problems such as stress fracturesand tendinopathies. Fortunately,we can improve our criticalstress level through progressiveand appropriate training. This iswhat allows athletes to train andcompete in long distance racessuch as the marathon distance,and beyond, without becominginjured. Why is it that someathletes get injured despitefollowing all the recommendedtrainingguidelines?Maybepropertraining is not the only solution.Athletes who have dysfunctionalmovement patterns are morelikely to sustain injuries. “What are dysfunctional movement patterns”, you ask?Basically,theyarepatternsofmovementthatguidethebodyoutofitsnormal or optimal alignment. This creates excessive stress on tissues that are not made to support the excessive or repetitive loads. Runners who have successfullytrainedforandraced5Kto10Kracesbutareunabletotrainforlongerdistance raceswithout injuryare likely suffering fromdysfunctional

movementpatterns.Thetrainingvolumeassociatedwithlongracedistancetraining exploits the threshold for tolerating these dysfunctional patterns in manyathletes. If this situation resembles your training history, it may be worthyour effort to have your running gait evaluated. When performing a gait

analysis, the following shouldall be addressed: observation ofyour general body structure andalignment,evaluationof leglengthinequalities, pelvic alignment,strength and flexibility, training history,shoewearpatterns,orthoticinterventions, and video taped gaitanalysis from two or more angles.All of the data makes up thepuzzle thata trained therapistwithspecialization in gait evaluationwillpiece together. Treatmentcansometimesbeassimpleaschangingyour shoes or adding or adjustingorthotics. Other times, treatmentmay involve neuromuscular re-education to change and improveyour running form. Specifically, thesesuggestionsmayinclude:1.Adjustingarmswing2.Increasingordecreasingamountofbodylean3.Increasingcorestabilization4.Alteringkneealignmentduringswingorstancephases5.Adjustingfootstrikeposition

Other treatment optionscan be more complex. They might involve initially improving jointmobility, followed by increasingpelvic and core stability, and thenretrainingthebodytostabilizebetterduring non-running movementsbefore finally attempting to alter yourrunninggait.Whiletheremaynot be one specific gait strategy that works for everyone, accountingfor each individual’s needs forform changes can help decreasethe incidence of training relatedinjuries,especiallyoveruseinjuries,whichin theendcanleadtofasterrunning.

Author Christy Barth, MS PT, CSCS is a staff physical therapist at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. She specializes in gait analysis and gait modification strategies when not having fun in the Colorado outdoors with her family.

Running styles vary tremendously among distance runners. What is it that makes everyone so different? Considering that running has been around for as long as we know, one would think that we would have a better grasp on proper running form and mechanics. The question, “Is there a correct way to run?” has generated much controversy. Coaches and

others do not hesitate to improve the form or mechanics of athletes competing in other sports to help prevent injury and improve performance. In running, we rarely see much change recommended other than the addition of orthotics to correct mechanical alignment.

Elite runners like Olympian Deena Kastor use excellent running form.Photo by Victor Sailor / www. PhotoRun.net

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July 24Emily’s Run 5M/5K, Denver

July 25Desert Morning News Marathon &10K,

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August 7Evergreen Town Race 10K/5K, Evergreen

August 13Georgetown to Idaho Springs 1/2 Marathon

Splash & Dash, Highlands RanchAugust 21

Littleton YMCA Trail Trot 10K/5K, LittletonAugust 27

Stapleton Stampede 15K/5K, DenverAugust 28

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Theweather iswarmingupand thatcanonlymean the racingseason iswellunderway!USATrackandFieldColoradoLongDistanceRunningwouldliketosuggestaddingalittlediversitytoyourraceschedule.Forachangeofsceneryandpace,thinkabouttakingpartinoneofthemanymountain,trail,andcrosscountryraces throughout thestate.For thoseofyouwhoarereallyambitiousandlookingforadditionaldistancechallenges,enterthatultraraceyou’vebeenthinkingabout.

Nancy Hobbs and I were excited to attend a press conference in Denver on Wednesday, May 11, announcing the first annual Colorado Colfax Marathon to beheldonMay21,2006.Runningeventsincludeamarathon,halfmarathon,five person marathon relay, and kid’s training program and one mile run/walk, as well as a sports and fitness expo held during the race weekend. The featured course is a point-to-point route along Colfax Avenue starting at Aurora Sports Park heading west and finishing at Colorado Mills Shopping Center in Lakewood. ItisunprecedentedtohavethecitiesofAurora,Denver,andLakewoodformapartnership to develop this new event and to see the investment and supportof the Denver Newspaper Agency. USATF Colorado is working with event

manager,BKB,LTD.,toacquiretheUSATFNationalClubRelayChampionshipsfortheevent.Thishasallthemakingsofaneventthatwillattractrunnersfrom around the country and be a fixture on the Colorado race circuit for years to come. For more information visit www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org.

ItwasmygoodfortunetoseethedevelopmentofoneofourownColoradorunnersattheRiteAidClevelandMarathonand10KonMay22.AustinVigil,23,ofFt. Collins, a recent CSU grad is making the transition from college to the professional road race circuit. Austin is the nephew of Pablo Vigil, one of the fixtures on the circuit in the 80s. Austin is coached by former world class runner, Jon Sinclair. The Bloomsday 12K in Spokane was Austin’s first try on the circuit and he ran to a gutsy thirteenth place overall finish and was the second American finisher. Austin’s race at The Rite Aid Cleveland 10K proved even better as he dueled with top Kenyans and placed fourth overall and first American. This was the highest finish by an American in recent memory at Cleveland.

MemorialDaywasawetoneinBoulderwiththe27thAnnualBolderBoulder,whereColoradansColleenDeReuck,PeteJulian,AustinVigilandJasonHubbardcompetedforTeamUSA.BolderBoulderaddedamen’sandwomen’sTeamColoradototheproracethatwasrepresentedbySeanNesbit,JonSevery,ClintWells,NicoleAish,AmyManson,andWomen’sUSATFColoradoLDRchairKatieBlackett.

USATFColoradoLDRispleasedwithourcontinuedrelationshipwiththeStadiumStampede.TheStadiumStampedeinDenveratInvescoFieldatMileHighonJune5thagainservedastheUSATFColorado5KRoadChampionship.TheMikeShaw5KrunaspartoftheStadiumStampede,offeredprizemoney,airlinetickets and USATF medals to the top five USATF Colorado finishers in the open men’s and women’s divisions. See page 30 for a full recap.

OntheNationalscene,onOctober9,2005attheDisneyRacefortheTaste10K,athleteshavetheopportunitytocompeteforaminimumof$14,000inprizemoneyaspartoftheUSATFClubCo-Ed10KTeamChallenge.TheUSATFClubCo-Ed10KTeamChallengewillconsistofUSATFregisteredclubteams.All athletes entering as part of a team for the USATF Club Co-Ed 10K Team Challenge must be 2005 members of USATF and affiliated with that club as part of their USATF membership. Each team will consist of a maximum of five athletes, and must be made up to a maximum of three men and a minimum of two women. For scoring purposes, three athletes will score, one of which must be a female. Team finisher order will be based on the lowest combined team time. For moreinformationonregisteringyourcluborinformationontheDisneyRacefortheTaste10K,visitwww.usatf.org.

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USATF COLORADO SUPPORTS BOULDER BID TO HOST 2007 USATF

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USATFColoradoisworkingcloselywiththeBoulderorganizingcommittee, ledbyPeteJulian, in trying tosecure thebid forthe 2007 USATF National Cross Country Championships.Tim Dolen and John Tope represent USATF Colorado onthe organizing committee. The event would take place attheFlatironsGolfCourse inBoulder.Thevenueoffersgreatvisibility for fans to watch Colorado’s elite runners competeagainsttherestoftheUSforcovetedplacesontheUSWorldCross Country team. The 2007 bid is expected to be awarded in Juneof2005.PeteJulianoffers,“ItmakessensetohavetheUSCrossCountryChampionshipsintheendurancecapitaloftheworld.Idon’tseeanyreasonwhy10,000spectatorswouldn’tshowuptowatchGoucher,Culpepper,Torres,andRitzdukeitout in their own backyard.”

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USATF News...

Snow Flies for USATF Trail Championships in Vail

The mountains surrounding Vail were covered with a thin blanketof wet snow as runners toed the line at the Gore-Tex USA 10K National Trail RunningChampionshipsonJune4th.Temperatureswere in the low40sat the9:30 a.m. start time which was pushed back 30 minutes so race officials could remarkpartsofthecourseasheavywindsblewmarkersdownthenightbefore.Snowcontinuedthroughouttheraceandturnedtorainintheafternoon. The race field featured some of the best mountain runners in the world inaddition to topU.S. runnerscompetingfor thenationalchampionshiptitle.Anna Pichrtova of the Czech Republic, the runner-up at the 2004 WorldMountain RunningTrophy, and Melissa Moon ofWellington, New Zealand, atwo-timeWorldMountainRunningTrophychampiondueledthroughouttheracewith Moon gaining distance on the uphills and Pichrtova pulling away on thedownhills.Pichrtovawasvictoriousinatimeof52:19,withMoonjust20secondsback. The first American was Laura Haefeli (37) of Del Norte who finished in 55:01andearnedhersecondNationalChampionshiphonorsatthe10KdistanceaswellasaspotontheTevaUSMountainRunningTeam.Haefeliwaselatedwithher finish, “I am so excited to make the team. It was a really tough run today with greatcompetition.I’mlookingforwardtotheWorldTrophyracethisSeptemberin New Zealand.” On the men’s side, mountain running specialist Matt Carpenter (40)ofManitouSprings ledfromthestart.“IsawMattatabout twomiles into therace and he looked really strong, I didn’t think anyone would catch him,” said RaceDirectorMikeOrtiz.Carpenterwonnationalchampionshiphonorswithhisvictory in 46:41 while Tim Parr (23) of Gunnison finished second in 47:31 and roadspecialistandfour-timeAllAmericanClintWells(30)ofBoulderwasthirdin47:50. Both Carpenter and Parr earned automatic berths on the Teva USMountain Running Team although Carpenter will most likely decline his spotsinceheisplanningtoracetheLeadvilleTrail100thisyear.“AfterLeadville,IknowI’llbetoosoretoraceatWorlds.LastyearLeadvilletookquiteabitoutofme,” said a rather mud-splattered Carpenter following the race. In spite of the less-than-ideal conditions, there were 205 finishers on the day with 83 women and 122 men. The field was much larger than the 153 finishers in 2004. A prize purse of $5000 was equally divided between the event’s top male and female finishers. The breakdown in the prize money was as follows: $1000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place, and $250 for fourthplace.

by Nancy Hobbs, Vice Chair of Colorado LDR

Photo by Nancy Hobbs / USATF


Male Overall Half Marahton1. Bill Fanselow 1:18:25

Female Overall Half Marathon1. Erica Pedron 1:29:42

Male 24 and Under1. Levi Crawford 1:22:042. Andrew Maxwell 1:27:583. Jason Boren 1:42:17

Female 24 and Under1. Megan Stenbeck 1:40:442. Amita Chugh 1:43:533. Angela Sullivan 1:49:39

Male 25-291. David Buckles 1:31:162. Edwin Quintanilla 1:32:233. Max Fulton 1:35:29

Female 25-291. Missy Simpson 1:36:292. Elizabeth Irving 1:52:313. Amy Valentine 1:54:51

Male 30-341. Patrick Maxwell 1:27:102. Salim Rothman-Haji 1:27:483. Matt Tartac 1:28:47

Female 30-341. Sarah Kovach 1:37:582. Michele Jensen 1:41:213. Kelly Burke 1:43:12

Male 35-391. Brad Cooper 1:19:212. Michael Hane 1:36:453. Timothy Gensler 1:38:58

Female 35-391. Kari Cornwell 1:40:212. Valerie Shockley 1:45:023. Amy Gensler 1:49:35

Male 40-441. Gregory Damian 1:28:592. Steve Uccello 1:39:193. Rod Switzer 1:45:30

Female 40-441. Miriam Hottstein 1:38:162. Rebeca Coffman 1:46:343. Sofie Shrock 1:51:01

Male 45-491. Jay Survill 1:27:312. Jim Telling 1:29:083. Nickoles Gilas 1:31:48

Female 45-491. Tania Pacev 1:33:002. Ellen Hart 1:33:513. Donna Miller 1:38:14

Male 50-541. David Mathews 1:27:432. James Worsham 1:37:013. Edward Abraham 1:43:02

Female 50-541. Joanne Schlafer 1:54:592. Karen Coe 1:57:063. Andrea Bell 1:59:10

Male 55-591. Dwight COrnwell 1:26:382. George Greco II 1:37:423. Theo Brooks 1:49:46

Female 55-591. Diane Ridgeway 1:43:18

2. Martina Ritchie 2:26:103. Nancy Turtle 2:36:43

Male 60-641. Rick Keim 1:37:54

Female 60-641. Rosalia Murch 2:46:15

Male 65 and Over1. Jim Romero 1:44:232. Rich Romero 1:46:163. Jack Barry 1:52:47

Female 65 and Over1. Connie Ahrnsbrak 2:04:402. Lorrie Gilliam 2:23:223. Marilyn Olen 2:39:23

Male Overall 5K1. Kris Lunn 17:332. Tarik Mowlabb 18:353. David Montoya 18:42

4. Doug Faulkner 20:135. Andrew Kittelson 20:296. Wesley Berry 20:437. Roman Jaureghi 20:458. Tyler Nelson 20:529. Michael Brenner 21:0810. Jon Hood 21:44

Female Overall 5K1. Lynda Andros 20:242. Alison Bonanno 22:313. Joy Wobido 22:374. Shannon Silz 22:575. Kelly Garcia 24:186. Amanda Piper 24:337. Katie Rocklin 24:368. Elizabeth Schnieders 24:389. Alicia Stirewalt 24:5810. Allyson Schmidt 25:46


Race Reports...

Thousands Descend on Denver For Cherry Creek SneakCherry Creek Sneak 5M and 5K

April 24, 2005Denver, CO

Finishers: 5M - 4446, 5K - 2474Photo and Story by Steve Glass

The streets of Denver were crawling with runners, walkers, joggers, and exercise enthusiasts alike as the mass of 7,000 participants awaited their specific race wave. In the cold and clouds of a Denver spring, racers milled impatiently for one of several races: a 5 mile run, a student mile and a 5K run.

As the waves of runners began, the course became a surge of people of all ages filling the Denver streets. In the men’s 5 mile race, Kevin Sheppard, 26, overcoming the elevation of Denver from Oxford, England, won in a time of 25:07. Patty Murray, 39, of Boulder won the women’s 5 mile race in a time of 29:06.

The student race was staged for kids grades six through ten. The competitive spirit was alive as these youth sped to the finish line. The first boy, 13-year-old Ryan Finnefrock of Arvada, won in a time of 9:10. The first girl, 10-year-old Jacqueline Macke of Centennial, finished in a time of 9:52.

In the 5K, the winning male Jose Guerro won with a time of 17:37. Alison Steele of Boulder won the women’s race in a time of 20:45.

After the competition, participants braved the cold and enjoyed a myriad of food, drink and products from the supporting vendors. Though cold and grey, it was a wonderful day to race in the streets of Denver.

Runners Compete Despite the Snow at the Make-A-Wish Half Marathon

Kevin Sheppard wins the Sneak 5M

A group of runners fight their way through the snow.

Domino’s Pizza Make-A-Wish Half Marathon and 5KMay 1, 2005

Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora, COFinishers: Half Marathon - 346, 5K - 206

Despiteblusterywindsandoccasionalsnowshow-ers,more than500 runnersarrivedat theCherryCreekStateParkonracemorning toshowtheirsupport for theMake-A-WishFoundation. BillFanselow,38,ofGoldenwonthehalfmarathonin1:18:25,maintaininga5:59permilepaceoverthe13milecourse. Littleton’s Brad Cooper arrived to the finish line in sec-ondplacein1:19:21. Aurora’sEricaPedron,28,wonthewomen’sracein1:29:42, followedbymaster’s runnersTaniaPacev insecondandEllenHartinthird. FreeDomino’sPizzawasgiventotheracersatthepost race expo.

Overall Male 5M1. Kevin Sheppard 25:072. Greg Augspurger 25:533. Jason Hill 26:084. Aaron Clark 26:285. Geoff Douglas 26:406. Kevin Gallagher 26:437. Steve Cathcart 26:448. Tate Behning 26:459. Keith Johnson 27:0910. Chester Kurtz 27:1411. Jonathan Petters 27:21

12. David Liebowitz 27:2913. Jerry Rief 27:5214. Troy Herrera 28:0915. Travis Daniels 28:13

Overall Female 5M1. Patty Murray 29:062. Patty Rogers 29:313. Jocelyn Petrella 31:564. Rachell Farrett 32:075. Susan Brooker 32:176. Noreen Shea 32:50

7. Ellen Hart 33:068. Mary Jo Shore 33:109. Missy Simpson 33:1710. Sara Moody 33:3111. Erin WIllie 33:4012. Denice Murphy 33:4313. Meghan McKee 33:4414. Alison Dewall 33:4515. Suzie Oriold 34:19

Overall Male 5K1. Jose Guerro 17:37

2. Scott Kukel 17:463. Scott Fauble 18:074. Ed Steinhauser 18:155. Dave Medicus 19:07

Overall Female 5K1. Alison Steele 20:452. Jacqueline Mariash 20:533. Emily Steele 21:024. Deidre Matthews 21:095. Sandra Aija Boots 21:34

Photo by Steve Glass / Glass Photography

Old Town MarathonFort Collins, CO

May 8, 2005Finishers: 26.2M – 571, 13.1M

– 905, 10K – 256, 5K - 109Photos and Story by Steve Glass

Mothers Day was welcomed with sunny skies and more than 1400 runners barreling down the Poudre Canyon for the third annual Fort Collins Old Town Marathon. The race begins in Poudre Canyon and then follows the bike path along the Poudre River into Old Town Fort Collins. The entire course, minus one small section, is downhill providing excellent times and the race’s claim to fame, “the fastest marathon in Colorado.”

A new course record was set in the marathon. Heather Hunt of Englewood easily broke three hours on the course by running 2:53:59 to smash the previous women’s course record by six minutes. Hunt ran a smart even split (1:27:05 and 1: 26:58) on a course that is deceptively harder on the second half. Kara Roy, 30, placed second in 2:59:22 and Bridget Mackinnon, 28, of Denver

in finished third. The men’s race was significantly slower than last year. Mark Long of Fort Collins won the race in 2:49:22, which was more than 20 minutes shy of record pace. Second place Sean Stedeford, 24, of Littleton, ran 2:50:10. Third place Zach Crandall, 25, of Ft. Collins, ran 2:51:20.

A course record was also set in the half marathon. Michael Aish, a New Zealand citizen living in Gunnison crushed the course record in the half marathon, running 1:06:12. The women’s half marathon winner was Boulder’s Tanya Poel in a time of 1:22:04.

The day also held a 10K walk and run with a competitive 10K walk. And to add yet another event the day hosted a completive 5K and a kids race – amazing!. The competition was stout and the turnout was grand for all the specific races.

At the finish line, festivities were to be had while vendors shared their wares and participants enjoyed food, drink, and live music. It was a fantastic race for Fort Collins and I, like many others, look forward to next years!

Race Reports...Records Fall at the Fort Collins Marathon

Overall Male Marathon1. Marc Long 2:49:222. Sean Stedeford 2:50:103. Zach Crandall 2:51:204. Mike Pellow 2:51:295. Jesse Mortensen 2:53:426. Tom Edwards 2:56:407. Tom Carminati 2:57:098. Mark Mulholland 2:57:519. Matthew Brisch 2:58:0410. Steve Read 2:58:48

Overall Female Marathon1. Heather Hunt 2:54:012. Kara Roy 2:59:223. Bridget Mackinnon 3:10:294. Tiffany Green 3:21:265. Diane Ridgeway 3:23:276. Jamie Volkmann 3:24:147. Theresa Rudel 3:27:498. Michelle Schwartz 3:28:119. Lindsay Neiman 3:30:4510. Emily Peterson 3:31:01

Overall Male Half Marathon1. Michael Aishe 1:06:122. Joshua Glaab 1:07:543. Daniel Shaw 1:10:484. Gannon White 1:13:015. Gabe Olchin 1:13:496. Brad Pace 1:15:557. Michael Lovato 1:16:488. Cody Hill 1:17:319. Todd Hagadone 1:19:0410. Steve Vigil 1:19:32

Overall Female Half Marathon1. Tanya Poel 1:22:042. Nicole Aishe 1:23:483. Sarah King-Feldman 1:25:094. Christy Martin 1:25:165. Jennifer Kintzley 1:26:126. Kim Jones 1:26:567. Bronwyn Morrissey 1:27:488. Laura Wheatley 1:27:499. Shannon Smith 1:28:2410. Tanja Cutting 1:29:01

Overall Male 10K1. Florian Hild 35:332. Greg Dalton 37:563. Pablo Vigil 38:25

Overall Female 10K1. Mercedes Gil 39:052. Rachel Harvey 42:083. Jane Welzel 42:35

Overall Male 5K1. Bill Raitter 16:062. Daniel Burton 19:443. Brian Yannutz 20:22

Overall Female 5K1. Angela Anderson 20:282. Jennifer Taylor 24:583. Joanne Wilson 25:12

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Heather Hunt sets a record pace.Photo by Steve Glass / Glass Photography


Sunny Skies For The Stadium StampedeRace Reports...

11th Annual Mountain Marathon& Trail Races

September 4, 2005

3 challenging courses above Breckenridge, Colorado• 24.5 Mile Mountain Marathon

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Male Overall1. David Kiruri 14:422. Peter Tanui 15:023. Celendonio Rodriguez 15:084. Matt Lavassiur 15:155. Nelson Laux 15:16

Female Overall1. Constantina Tomescu 16:372. Luminita Talpos 17:033. Katie Blackett 18:354. Erin Chulmsky 19:075. Tanya Poel 19:16

Male 12 and Under1. A. Geberkidane 19:052. Cerake Gebenkidane 21:213. Austin Appel 24:47

Female 12 and Under1. Molly Zeller 25:482. Taylor Fogg 26:453. Seneca Wolman 29:57

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1. Peter Weber 17:312. Evan Appel 18:133. Brit Dunn 19:12

Female 13-171. Colleen Sanderlin 20:542. Caley Booth 22:113. Stacee Graham 22:47

Male 18-241. Charles Kamindo 15:182. Paul Digrappi 15:473. Aaron Clark 16:01

Female 18-241. Deborah Jansen 22:262. Whitney Salter 24:013. Angie Kahrs 24:16

Male 25-291. John Supsic 15:532. Kevin Gallagher 16:323. Ryan Padilla 17:01

Female 25-291. Amanda McCracken 20:24

2. Hadara Adelson 21:423. Jennifer Smith 23:10

Male 30-341. Brian Glotzbach 18:052. Hal Yoder 21:383. Michael Kerr 21:52

Female 30-341. Kathryn Thill 22:092. Kathy Forney 22:433. Kelly Reynoldson 22:47

Male 35-391. Karl Swierengen 20:122. Arthur Espinoza 21:293. Chris Woodward 21:58

Female 35-391. Susie Wasson 22:182. Christy Aragon 24:153. Tracey Stills 25:25

Male 40-441. Keith Johnson 16:522. Sam Schusterman 17:22

3. Steve Kovisto 18:26Female 40-44

1. Deana Case 21:342. Patti Bauman 22:433. Mary Spear 23:13

Male 45-491. Brad Kahrs 18:462. Robert Hintermeister 19:173. Dan Thorp 20:06

Female 45-491. Ellen Hart 19:592. Missy Salter 28:013. Sarah Marley 28:33

Male 50-541. Steve Vigil 18:202. Steve Santana 19:493. Bob Stoneman 20:13

Female 50-541. Alyn Park 23:022. Beth Forsyth 26:493. Cindy Vogels 27:28

Male 55-591. George Greco 20:522. Hal Allred 24:153. Owen Dahl 24:55

Female 55-591. Deb Anderson 25:452. Cathy Redlin 26:513. Julie Orr 28:17

Male 60-641. Larry Ingram 19:152. Jay Wissot 24:333. Andy McKean 24:59

Female 60-641. Carol Foykosh 31:042. Carol Robbins 31:353. Sharon Prince 33:25

Male 65-691. Marv Bradley 21:142. Jack Barry 23:313. Frank Cesario 23:55

Female 65-69

1. Constance Ahrnsbak 24:572. Bertha McMillen 36:323. Rudy Wilbur 47:51

Male 70-791. Don Robinson 28:082. Richard Abel 29:043. Tom Higgins Jr 29:48

Female 70-791. Lucille Walden 41:21

Male 80 and Over1. Earl Turner 43:072. Alex Silva 47:36

Male Overall Walk1. Michael Blanchard 27:192. Ruben Garcia 36:203. Abe Locker 39:41

Female Overall Walk1. Jan Hallez 37:022. Kathleen Heymans 37:243. Rosalia Munch 38:46

Stadium StampedeUSATF Colorado 5K Championships

June 5, 2005Invesco Field, Denver, CO

614 5K Finishersby Katie Blackett

Marie Adamson, theSt. Joseph HospitalFoundation and BKBLtd. always put ona great race at theStadium Stampede.

The race claims the USATF Colorado 5KChampionships,theHuffandPuff1Krace,andacompetitive children’s race, so the field is packed withelites,elderlyrunnerswhohavequitsmoking,

andmanychildrenwiththeirfamilies.Becausethisisalwayssuchafunrace,I

decidedtopullthedreadeddoublebyrunningtheVailUSATF10KchampionshipsonSaturdayandthen the Stadium Stampede 5K on Sunday. Thedifference between the two races was night andday.Saturdaywasadayfullofsnowandmud,andSundaywassunnyandwarm.Whilestandingonthestartinglinenursingmysorequadsandgluteswonderingwhy Iwasn’t home reading thepaperanddrinkingcoffee,thegunwentoff.

The course ran along a new route thateliminated the initial giant hill that the previousyearssawbutstill tookrunnersuphillbehindthestadiumandthenoutalongthecreekpath,overabridge, and finally to the finish, a sprint through the stadium.Nomatterhowtiredandsweatyrunners

are at the end of the Stampede, running throughthe bouncy stadium field and seeing yourself on thebigscreenalwaysputspepinyourstep.Whilemost race courses in Colorado are not flat and fast, the Stampede is no exception and challenges runnerswithturnsandgradualinclines.

The male champion was David Kiruriwho took home $500 and an airline ticket.Peter Tanui and Celedonio Rodriguez followed.FemalechampionforthethirdyearinarowwasConstantinaTomescufollowedbyLuminitaTalposandKatieBlackett(me!).

Aftertherace,thefestivitieswereinfullswing with Ronald McDonald, a trampoline forkids,clowns,facepainting,andajumpingcastle.Thistrulyisafunraceforall.

Mother’s Day MileMay 8, 2005

Glenwood Springs, COby Nancy Reinisch

500 Finishers

The Mother’s Day Mile race, a benefit for the Advocate Safehouse Project, on Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Glenwood Springs was a huge success despite torrential wind and rain the day before the race. The morning began with mist and low cloud coverage but by race start at 1 pm the sun was shining.

More than 700 people participated in the one mile event hosted at Glenwood Medical Associates, including hundreds of volunteers and spectators. (500 runners/walkers and 200 volunteers and spectators)

Everyone who crossed the finish line received a fresh cut rose, a slice of homemade apple pie, and a goody bag with treats from the sponsors. An extraordinary gift basket auction provided families with last minute purchases for Mom.

Kids were all smiles as they had their face painted by local artists and made flower pens for their moms at the crafts table. The Last Minute String Band with Don and April Paine made a surprise appearance and entertained the crowds with great blue grass tunes during the post race celebration. Overall, the Advocate Safehouse raised over $10,000 for their domestic and sexual violence programs.

The overall male winner was Gus Lundin, 22, from Glenwood Springs with a mile run of 4:45, besting second place winner Charlie Wertheim, 42, with 5:01. Bernie Boetcher, 42, placed third overall with at time of 5:08. For the women, Jenny Barsness, 35, won the race for the second year in a row with a time of 5:29, just ahead of second place, Myriah Blair, 28 with a time of 5:45. Melissa Buchanan, age 14, was third with 6:10.

Fastest Mom was Jenny Barsness, 35, 5:45; Fastest Grandmom was Sue Bardsley, 43, 7:34; and Fastest Great Grandmom was Carolyn Prinster, 75, 13:45.

The Mother’s Day Mile is the kick-off race in the Glenwood Charity Race Series which includes three additional races benefiting local non profits: Strawberry Shortcut, June 19th, YouthZone Uphill Challenge, Sept.24; and the Glenwood Canyon Shuffle, Oct. 8, 2005. For more information on the series and for complete results see www. glenwoodraces.com.

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Race Reports...

Overall Male1. Simon Gutierrez 43:552. Bernie Boettcher 44:563. Kirk Apt 51:424. Heath Hibbard 51:595. Juan Coronado 52:146. Eric Krch 52:537. Craig Parks 53:468. John Unger 57:429. Patrick Marcum 57:5610. Nate Jefferies 1:00:18

Overall Female1. Lisa Goldsmith 51:012. Meg Tomcho 54:063. Keith Frates 57:454. Geri Howard 59:405. Jeanne Blatter 1:00:55

6. Sue Drake 1:03:207. Laura McCracken 1:07:248. Marcia Lovegren 1:11:389. Susan Bright 1:12:3310. Nancy Gilmore 1:12:49

Overall Walkers1. Linda McDaniel 1:23:592. Sandy Nelson 1:24:053. Babs Schmerler 1:24:154. Kelly Thompson 1:24:355. Cecile Aldrich 1:25:366. Melissa Lucero 1:26:167. Jerrt Heilig 1:31:298. Judy Lokey 1:31:299. Roxanne Morris 1:32:2310. Sue Hibbard 1:32:23

Black Canyon AscentMay 14, 2004Montrose, CO64 Finishersby Lisa Moot

In the 30th annual Black Canyon Ascent on May 14th, Simon Gutierrez of Alamosa cruised to first place overall with a time of 43:55 and Lisa Goldsmith of Nederland set a new female record with her time of 51:01 for the six-mile course. Goldsmith was also the fastest female masters runner. Rounding out the top female finishers in the field of sixty-seven runners and walkers were Meg Tomcho of Montrose, who ran 56:04, Keith Frates of Crested Butte with a time of 57:45 and Geri Howard of Gunnison, who ran 59:40. Bernie Boettcher of Silt took top honors for the male masters category with a time of 44:56. Kirk Apt of Crested Butte ran 51:42 and Ridgway’s Heath Hibbard came in at 51:59 Linda McDaniel of Hotchkiss powered in as the first walker with a blistering pace of 1:23:59. Some milestones transcended the stopwatch, however. Montrose resident and runner Ann Scarry won the prize for overall endurance. She left her twelve-hour shift at Montrose Memorial Hospital, drove directly to the race, climbed 2000 feet to the finish line and then returned immediately to work.

Snow Storm Almost Cancels Greenland Trail 50KGreenland Trail 50K

April 16, 2005Greenland, Colorado

Finishers: 50K - 75, 37.5K – 17, 25K - 79, 12.5K – 91

The inaugural Greenland Trail 50K almost didn’t happen. Two feet of fresh snow blanketed the trail just days before the race. Luckily, the Colorado

sunshine melted most of the snow by race day, although snow plus sun equals mud. And more mud. The trail conditions made the course harder than some runners anticipated. 50K finisher Dale Perry commented, “What a tough event! Of course, the snow and muck didn’t make things easier, but that’s trail running.” The race was held within the 3,000 acre Greenland Open Space in Douglas County. The 12.5K loop course is part of the Front Range Trail, with a wide, dirt path that travels through native grasslands, by ponds, through rolling Gambel oak hills and skirts ponderosa pine forests. Fog shrouded the area for the race start, but soon after, the sun broke through, allowing for outstanding views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding buttes. Afternoon temperatures climbed to 60 degrees. The course peaks at an elevation of 7,400 feet, but with only 500 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop and wide, smooth double track trails, the Greenland Trial 50K was guaranteed to be a fast course. Even with the sloppy trail conditions, Tim Geldean of Erie finished the 50K in three hours, 39 minutes and 40 seconds to win the $100 top prize. This was Geldean’s first ultra. “I knew there were some guys in the race that had a lot of ultra experience, so I did better than I expected,” he said. “The loop course

aspect made it easier because of pacing. My first three loops were within 30 seconds of each other. It was a great race.” Boulder’s Chris Muzny was top master in 4:14:43 and claimed a pair of new Inov8 trail running shoes. In the women’s 50K action, Littleton’s Tania Pacev outpaced Boulder’s Stephanie Ehret to win in 4:37:25. After the race, Pacev commented, “It was a great first time event. There was good help with friendly volunteers at the aid stations and I liked that the course was well marked since I hadn’t run there before. There was no way you could get lost.” Of the 96 starters, 75 runners were able to finish the 50K race before the eight hour time limit.

Both the 50K and 25K races were host to the USA Track and Field Colorado trail championships, which helped to draw fast runners. In the 25K, Bernie Boettcher of Silt set the trail on fire by running just over six minutes-per-mile to finish the race in just one hour, 40 minutes and 44 seconds. Heather Hunt of Englewood took the women’s race by storm to finish in 1:53:18. The 25K drew out-of-state runners from New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota with 79 total finishers. The post-race party included pizza and beer, as well as massage and product samples by Honey Stinger, Colorado Runner

Magazine, Inov8 trail shoes, and The Colorado Running Company.

Overall Male 12.5K1. Bryan Spencer 54:002. Max Lawler 57:073. Troy Brennan 57:294. Darren Hanger 58:095. Jonathan Bowser 58:21

Overall Female 12.5K1. C. Adamowski 1:01:562. Chandra Lloyd 1:04:363. Monica Ryan 1:06:064. Deb Acree 1:13:295. Rebekka Hannula 1:13:53

Overall Male 25K1. Bernie Boettcher 1:40:442. Scott Lebo 1:42:593. Tim Hola 1:45:324. Alan Gay 1:46:325. Kreighton Bieger 1:51:08

Overall Female 25K1. Heather Hunt 1:53:182. B. Mackinnon 2:11:353. Phyllis Winslow 2:16:014. Cathi Webber 2:17:335. Jennifer Overton 2:17:46

Overall Male 37.5K1. Tim Gentry 3:13:052. Michael Robbert 3:24:293. Steve Colburn 3:24:51

Overall Female 37.5K1. Robin Green 3:31:392. Sharon Pellowe 3:57:193. Kalee Ricks 3:57:26

Overall Male 50K1. Tim Geldean 3:39:492. Scott Jamie 3:52:443. Jason Ostrom 3:53:264. Brian Fisher 3:59:105. Rick Hessek 4:02:166. Garett Graubins 4:04:197. Joe Kulak 4:09:298. Chris Muzny 4:14:439. Matt Van Thun 4:17:3710. Eric Truhe 4:19:29

Overall Female 50K1. Tania Pacev 4:37:252. Stephanie Ehret 4:45:583. Karen Brennan 5:01:164. Steph Schwartz 5:04:015. Audra Duke 5:04:066. Justine Miani 5:13:047. Marilyn Goodloe 5:36:178. Erin Watson 5:39:039. Holly Graubins 5:39:0410. Terri Handy 5:54:57

Race Reports...

25K Trail Championship50K Trail Championship


Overall Male 10K1. Matt Prater 38:112. Todd Janssen 38:223. Steve Fossel 38:514. Stephen Montellano 39:335. Clint Boston 39:35

Overall Female 10K1. Jessica Wyant 40:482. Ann-Erika Whitebird 44:483. Kelly Hardin 45:494. Patti Bouman 45:505. Deborah Pulley 46:25

Overall Male 5K1. Brian Glotzbach 17:462. Scott Kukel 18:083. Hafid Benhmida 19:094. Jesse Koritar 19:105. Duane Schulten 19:146. John Porter 20:257. Christopher White 20:328. Brett Sargent 20:379. Matt Vanbeek 20:4010. Kavi Sacher 20:42

Overall Female 5K1. Jena Pohle 19:432. Barbarann Mallory 19:573. Karen Solis 21:214. Penny Mathews 21:375. Amita Chugh 21:546. Jennifer Akerfelds 22:297. Twila Martinez 22:308. Megan Tetren 22:449. Katie Marie Rocklin 23:2610. T. Longmire 23:45

Overall Male 5K Walk1. Daryl Meyers 30:172. Robert McGuire 35:103. David Kinman 41:39

Overall Female 5K Walk1. Marlene Graff 34:552. Louise Ness 35:093. Katy Marie Morten 36:08

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Colorado Rockies Home Run 5KMay 22, 2005

Coors Field, Denver, CO1439 Finishers

Airlife Memorial May 16, 2005

Hudson Gardens, Littleton, COFinishers: 10K - 120, 5K - 222

Overall Male1. Paul Digrappa 15:362. Kevin Gallagher 16:343. Isaiah Rubio 16:534. Chris Spitz 16:565. Jim Elwell 17:246. Steven Sellars 17:317. Manila Fasha 17:388. Benji Durden 17:399. Troy McDonald 17:4310. M. Martinez Ramos 17:5711. Joel Dice 18:0312. Steve Kovisto 18:0813. Thomas Slocum 18:2614. Vaughn Dice 18:2715. Jon Turner 18:3616. Ryan Patterson 18:4617. Dan Korb 18:5018. William Hildebrand 18:5519. Clint Boston 18:5820. Larry Ingram 19:06

Overall Female1. Diane Bussa 17:402. Tanya Poel 18:053. Jocelyn Petrella 19:114. Ellen Hart 19:355. Ashley Nicholson 19:476. Rachel Ann Luginbill 19:517. Jennifer Lee 19:578. Jen Price 19:589. Joanie Carew 20:2210. Missy Simpson 20:3011. Laurie Mizener 20:3112. Ashley Anne Mees 20:3513. Karen Voss 21:3014. Esmeralda Martinez 21:3815. Jill Sellars 21:3916. Janel Chin 21:4417. Sarah Bowman 21:4818. Liz Sellyei 22:1019. Maria Korb 22:1720. Jennifer Wertz 22:25

2005 Colorado Runner Racing Series


Cottonwood Classic A Huge Success

USA Women Win The Bolder BoulderCelestial Seasonings Bolder Boulder 10K

Folsom Field, Boulder, COMay 30, 2005

On an overcast, damp Memorial Day, 46,481 registered runners took part in 79 different waves for the

27th annual Bolder Boulder 10K. The runners dashed through the streets of Boulder and waved to television cameras as they ran through Folsom Field. Many grabbed free goods at the race expo and filled the stadium stands for a touching Memorial Day service. The runners that stayed for the professional race were treated to a Team USA women’s win. Durango native Elva Dryer led the team to a 1-3-4 finish. Dryer picked up $24,000 for her win, part of a race purse of $162,600. She finished in 32 minutes, 51 seconds. Team USA had the lowest point total in Bolder Boulder team history with Jen Rhines finishing third and Boulder’s Colleen De Reuck in fourth. “Finishing in the stadium carrying the flag and hearing the crowd was surreal,” said Dryer, who now lives with her coach and husband, Russ, in Albuquerque. “Colorado has always been my home and to do well here is truly special.” The men’s Team USA, comprising Peter Julian (16th, 30:58), Jason Hubbard (19th, 31:16), and Austin Vigil (21st, 31:32), finished in a tie with Ecuador and Russia (50 points), and was given fifth place based on the third man tie-breaker. The U.S. team shared $8,000. “It was a good day for the U.S.,” said Julian, recently named head cross country coach of Metro State in Denver. “The women won and the men ran solid.” New this year, the professional races also had a men’s and women’s team comprised of Coloradans. Michael Aish of Gunnison (30:41) and Anna Pichrtova of Boulder (34:31) were victorious in the Citizen’s race.

Cottonwood ClassicThornton, COMay 21, 2005

Finishers: 217 - Run, 138 - Walk

RunnersattheCottonwoodClassicenjoyedamorningofracingfollowedbyanafternoonofcelebratingat theannualThorntonfest.HumbertoZelaya,30,ofBoulderwonthe5Kracein16:50.Nineteen-year-oldlocalJason

Graham of Thornton finished second in 17:27, followed by Vince Calvo, 38, of Firestonein17:43.Boulder’sHeatherFredriksenranawaywiththewomen’stitlein 19:02, winning by over two minutes and finishing eleventh overall. Seventeen-year-old Becca Fischer of Thornton finished second in 21:21 and Karen Voss of Denver ran her last race before entering the masters division (she turned 40 the next day), finishing third overall in 21:54. Thepost-racepartyofferedfreemassage,coffeeandColoradoRunnermagazines.ManyracerswenttoThorntonfestaftertheeventtotakepartinthefes-tivities,whichincludedacraftshow,ponyrides,apettingzoo,aclassiccarshow,petmicrochippingandvaccinations,liveentertainment,afoodcourtandmore!

Race Reports...

Overall Male1. Humberto Zelaya 16:502. Jason Graham 17:273. Vince Calvo 17:434. Tony Tochtrop 18:075. Mark Mulholland 18:136. Brian Glotzbach 18:207. Jason Arellano 18:268. Henk Moorlag 18:409. Brit Dunn 18:5810. Joe Gerard 18:59

Overall Female1. Heather Fredriksen 19:022. Becca Fischer 21:213. Karen Voss 21:544. Mary Mathews 22:095. Jenny Weber 22:42

6. Kara Ford 22:457. Ginger Wagner 22:488. Diane Plunkett 22:559. Stacee Graham 23:0710. Kathy Davihvoy 23:22

Overall Male 5K Walk1. Michael Blanchard 27:292. Daryl Meyers 31:123. Robert McGuire 36:19

Overall Female 5K Walk1. Marianne Martino 30:422. Sherrie Gossert 31:173. Rita Sinkovec 33:41

De Reuck (L) and Rhines (#2) finish 3rd and 4th to help seal the USA victory.

Durango native Elva Dryerleads team USA to victory.

Nine-year-old Ryan Solano of Thornton finishes in 30:12.

Bob Cooper, 57, of Thornton sprints to the finish in 14th place

in 20:01.

Place 1 2 3 � 5 � 7 8 � 10 11 12 13 1� 15Open 1 & 2 100 90 80 70 60 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5Masters & Grand Masters 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10Seniors 100 80 60 40 20

Sponsored by Nike, the Boulder Running Company, and Colorado Runner

Criteria used in determining Racing Series races:

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 Nike

and the Boulder Running Company, including watches, sunglasses, heart rate monitors, running shoes and running apparel.

2005 Racing Series Schedule

1. Location2. Race distance

3. Quality of the field

4. Size of the race5. Date of the race

6. Race organization

In each race, points will be awarded to the top 15 male and female finishers in the open division 1 (runners ages 1-29) and the top 15 runners in the open division 2 (ages 30-39). In the masters competition, the top 10 men and women will be scored (for runners 40-49). Points will be given to the top 10 finishers in the grand masters competition (runners ages 50-59). Points will be given to the top 5 men and women in the senior division (runners 60 and over). Runners may participate in as many races as they choose but only their best 10 races will count towards scoring (or any number of races up to 10). 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.

Date Name Distance LocationMarch 12 5K on St. Patrick’s Day 5K Colorado Springs

March 13 Runnin’ Of The Green 7K Denver

April 3 Platte River Trail Half Marathon 13.1M Littleton

May 1 Make-A-Wish Half Marathon 13.1M Denver

May 8 Old Town Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M Fort Collins

May 22 Colorado Rockies Home Run 5K Denver

May 29 Narrow Gauge Run 10M Durango

June 5 Stadium Stampede 5K Denver

June 12 Garden of the Gods 10M Colorado Springs

June 19 Strawberry Shortcut 10K Glenwood Springs

July 4 Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run 5M Aspen

July 4 FireKracker 5K 5K Fort Collins

July 10 Trespass Trail Challenge 10M Nederland

August 7 Evergreen Town Race 10K Evergreen

August 13 Georgetown To Idaho Springs 13.1M Georgetown

September 5 Colorado Run 10K Fort Collins

September 10 Imogene Pass Run 17M Ouray

September 18 Governor’s Cup 10K Denver

September 25 Boulder Backroads 26.2M, 13.1M Boulder

October 9 Rocky Mountain Festivel For Runners 26.2M, 13.1M Durango

November 12 Rim Rock Run 37K Grand Junction

2005 Colorado Runner Racing Series

Racing Series Scoring

Example of the points scored



State HS Track Meet...

Clockwise from top: 1. Runners in the 4A Boys 3200 Meter Run. Niwot’s Todd Griffiths (green top) will win in a sprint from Sterling’s Tyler Rasmussen (black top) in 9:49.49 to 9:53.08. D’Evelyn (center) finishes fourth after running a solo 1:52.91 in the 800. 2. Summit’s Whitney Anderson runs away from the field in the Girls 4A 3200, winning in 11:28.41. She would also win the 1600 on the next day in 5:08.96. 3. Denver South’s Mo-hamud Ige (white top) passes Columbine’s Chris Mulvaney on the final turn to win the Boys 5A 1600 in 4:21.78. Ige also finished second in the 800 (1:53.24) and seventh in the 3200 (9:44.30). 4. Heritage’s Maddie McKeever (red top) leads Ft. Collin’s Katie Follett early in the Girls 5A 1600. McKeever would pull away for a ten second win in 4:53.00. McKeever would also win the 3200 in 10:43.21. 5. Alamosa’s Laura Knapp (maroon top) de-fends her 4A 800 title (2:16.63) by sprinting away from Conifer’s Angela Potrykus. Mountain View Freshman Brianne Beemer ran a PR 2:17.74 to finish second. Background: Golden’s Anna Lieb runs with a pack in the Girls 4A 3200 Meter Run. Photos by Derek Griffiths / Colorado Runner.

Dash and Dine 5K #1April 12, 2005Boulder, CO76 Finishers

Overall Male1. Tim Geldean 16:122. James Johnson 16:153. Matt Hill 16:264. Peter Vail 16:385. Brice Young 16:41

Overall Female1. Christine Knight 18:442. Nicole DeBoom 19:283. Amber Rydholm 20:504. Jenni Keil 21:045. Laurie Edwards 21:26

Earth Day 4MApril 16, 2005Evergreen, CO

46 Finishers

Overall Male1. Michael Selig 23:242. Alan Enos 26:073. Andre Raveling 26:42

Overall Female1. Heather Haupt 30:582. Becky Glist 34:143. Kathy Cross 36:19

Horsetooth Half MarathonApril 16, 2005Ft. Collins, CO361 Finishers

Overall Male1. Gannon White 1:15:212. Ryan Padilla 1:19:593. Brad Pace 1:21:42

Overall Female1. Amanda Lovato 1:29:032. Kim Jones 1:33:463. Laura Wheatley 1:34:18

Male Master1. Simon Tavener 1:23:37

Female Master1. Maria Eismann 1:38:25

Male 19 and Under1. Clay Jordan 1:44:40

2. Alex Cornwell 2:06:003. Cole Frederick 2:14:03

Female 19 and Under1. Danielle Cohan 1:41:412. Meredith Leva 1:43:243. Starr Herr-Cardillo 1:55:49

Male 20-241. Richard Hansen 1:29:512. Derek Broadbent 1:37:193. Michael Schermann 1:38:14

Female 20-241. Lindsay Anderson 1:44:032. Corrine Stieler 1:45:083. Jess Stieler 1:45:08

Male 25-291. Kevin Donoher 1:23:092. Will Ronie 1:24:013. Dan Goding 1:26:23

Female 25-291. Heather Frediksen 1:37:042. Marcie Glass 1:39:053. Cindy Strowbridge 1:41:22

Male 30-341. Dave Purvis 1:28:282. John Jordan 1:29:083. Lonnie Pilkington 1:31:50

Female 30-341. Emily Willems 1:36:332. Jennifer Harrison 1:44:153. Beth Rintz 1:44:56

Male 35-391. Paul Murphy 1:24:412. Scott Swaney 1:25:203. John Korfmacher 1:27:05

Female 35-391. Cindy Strzelec 1:47:192. Kimberly Williams 1:56:293. Dyan Thompson 1:58:54

Male 40-441. Mark Stromberg 1:33:442. Morgan Addis 1:35:263. Lyle Eaton 1:35:50

Female 40-441. Melanie Hartman 1:39:142. Beverly Zimmerman 1:39:153. Leslie Mitchell 1:56:23

Male 45-491. Bill Hintze 1:25:592. Brad Kahrs 1:26:503. John McMillan 1:31:20

Female 45-491. Kim Grant 1:39:37


Race Results...

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2. Connie Demercurio 1:46:203. Patricia Hyre 1:48:55

Male 50-541. Steve Santana 1:34:192. Eckehart Zimmerman 1:37:593. Stgeve Barker 1:38:29

Female 50-541. Maria Korb 1:44:242. Wendy Crandall 1:45:113. Shane Holonitch 1:54:04

Male 55-591. Mark Stecher 1:48:042. Jerry Egge 1:55:103. Steve Brockway 1:55:36

Female 55-591. Cathy Morgan 2:01:452. Joyce Boyle 2:18:313. Patricia Maloney 2:18:46

Male 60 and Over1. Ray Hogler 1:52:24:2. James Bond 2:22:173. Bob Albright 2:44:50

Earth Day 5KApril 17, 2005Boulder, CO404 Finishers

Overall Male1. Brice Young 16:322. John Tribbia 16:393. George Zack 16:434. Peter Vail 16:475. Tim Gerke 16:516. Wesley Hobson 17:077. Phillip Schumacher 17:11

8. Scott King 17:379. Steven Sellars 17:4210. Andy Carlson 17:4911. Rick Bruees 18:0312. Craig Dopperchmidt 18:0513. Greg Dallon 18:0814. Zach Gergely 18:1715. Vaughn Dice 18:18

Overall Female1. Anna Pichrtova 17:172. Tanya Poel 18:173. Karen Franklin 19:044. Kelly King 19:075. Laura Bruess 19:126. Lesia Atkinson 19:297. Kelly Carlson 19:408. Lisa Goldsmith 19:509. Tanya Zelevinsky 20:1110. Amanda McCracken 20:3411. Sarah Saile 21:0112. Erin Ressler 21:0713. Lisa Ledet 21:1814. Kristi Wasson 21:2015. Samantha Lewis 21:34

Survival Run 5KApril 17, 2005Pueblo, CO38 Finishers

Overall Male1. Johnny Ray Garcia 19:462. Aaron Levinson 19:463. John Montoya 20:52

Overall Female1. Theresa Duran 24:542. Heather Knapp 25:163. Melody Burns 27:45


Overall Male1. John Supsic 15:492. James Johnson 16:233. Brioce Young 16:354. Peter Vail 16:515. Will Kelsay 17:40

Overall Female1. Diane Bussa 17:532. Christine Knight 18:483. Erin Chlumsky 19:174. Nicole Deboom 19:305. Jenni Keil 21:09

Boulder Distance CarnivalApril 23, 2005Boulder, CO

Finishers: 30K - 56, 15K - 115, 5M - 170, 1M - 28

Overall Male 30K1. Scott Elliott 1:50:452. Simon Lessing 1:54:313. Steve Sellars 1:59:08

Overall Female 30K1. Colleen De Reuck 2:02:312. Jeanne Hennessy 2:07:343. Christy Marvin 2:10:17

Overall Male 15K1. Fernando Herrera 52:552. Michael Lovato 53:513. John Tribbia 56:454. Yeong Loh 57:265. Dave Dooley 57:51

Overall Female 15K1. Luminita Talpos 54:37

2. Martha Tenorio 56:233. Katie Blackett 57:254. Tanya Poel 59:575. Kristine Leader 1:05:16

Overall Male 5M1. Carl Kinner 26:502. Andy Biglow 27:253. Travis Macy 27:574. Humberto Zelaya 28:305. Dave Mackey 28:48

Overall Female 5M1. Colleen Stroud 30:132. Gale Guiney 30:413. Karrie Ward 31:044. Laura Bruess 32:215. Kim McConnell 33:13

Overall Male 1M1. Michio Watnaabe 5:512. Warren Teissler 7:463. Matthew Mondich 8:03

Overall Female 1M1. Shelly Ruspakka 6:572. Stephanie Teissler 7:453. Claire Green 8:13

Elbert Reflections 10K/5KApril 23, 2005

Elbert, COFinishers: 10K - 27, 5K - 91

Overall Male 10K1. Glenn Strebe 46:192. Mike Johnson 48:113. Richard Park 49:42

Overall Female 10K1. Deborah Acree 55:032. Micky Simpson 56:203. Connie Ahrnsbrak 56:29

Overall Male 5K1. Adam Rich 17:522. Nigel Miller 20:083. Lile Budden 20:444. Melvin Watson 20:455. Michael Rule 21:54

Overall Female 5K1. Stephanie Murphy 27:532. Brandy Deimling 27:553. Tabby Vaughn 27:584. Stacy Clarke 28:065. Brenda Lewis 29:14

Run For Shelter 5KApril 23, 2005Montrose, CO109 Finishers

Overall Male1. Heath Hibbard 19:382. Paul Herder 19:413. Juan Coronado 19:544. Eric Krch 20:285. Patrick Marcum 21:39

Overall Female1. Amy Shelley 20:092. Meg Tomcho 21:063. Kjersten Davis 23:034. Jill Henwood 23:475. Sally O’Connor 24:19


Overall Male1. Brice Young 16:592. Peter Vail 17:053. Will Kelsay 17:504. Derek Griffiths 17:57

5. Ben Ellingson 18:37Overall Female

1. Diane Bussa 18:162. Christine Knight 19:163. Jenni Keil 20:374. Amber Rydholm 20:475. Darcie Olson 22:08

Run WIth The Warriors 5KMay 1, 2005

Westminster, CO132 Finishers

Overall Male1. Owen Kirk 18:382. Jeff Miner 18:543. Brad Hershelman 19:114. Rich Holston 19:395. Will Wyckoff 19:45

Overall Female1. Amory Rowe 19:142. Ryan Russ 22:253. Christine Garcia 22:524. Anna Burger 23:595. Jennifer Merschel 24:17

Shepardson Elementary 4KMay 1, 2005

Ft. Collins, CO89 Finishers

Overall Male1. Morgan Addis 15:372. Pete Schette 18:283. TJ Jobe 18:304. Jared Miller 18:405. Jim Findlater 19:05

Overall Female1. Jen McMillin 19:092. Roxanne Slayden 20:043. Caroline Sears 20:214. Ping Dou 20:295. Kari De Rue 21:42

Dash and Dine 5K #4May 3, 2005Boulder, CO90 Finishers

Overall Male1. Peter Vail 16:362. Matthew Kascak 16:473. Jeff Keil 17:154. Will Kelsay 17:175. Derek Griffiths 17:25

Overall Female1. Christine Knight 18:342. Jenni Keil 20:373. Megan Shields 21:364. Darcie Olsen 21:535. Laurie Mizener 22:31

Women’s River Trail 5KMay 7, 2005

Grand Junction, CO277 Finishers

Overall1. Leanne Whitesides 19:152. Kathaleen Recker 20:383. Rhonda Jones 22:484. Jeanie Jones 22:575. Tess Skoe 23:086. Andee Martin 24:077. Donna Farlow 24:168. Lynn Alford 24:319. Gina Cassel 24:3910. Lorien Sheader 24:4111. Beth French 26:15

12. Angela Gordon 26:1813. Megan Wilson 26:5514. Carrie Walsh 27:0215. Claire Findlay 27:09

Cinco Cinco 5KMay 7, 2005

Ft. Collins, CO153 Finishers

Overall Male1. Jim Elwell 17:212. Brian Murphy 17:303. Tim Jones 18:014. Tyler Peterson 18:345. Mark Brooks 18:54

Overall Female1. Wendy Mader 18:342. Susan Brooker 19:343. Jennifer Price 20:164. Stephanie Meleady 20:355. Jennifer Reese 20:57

Taske 5 In The Garden Of The Gods 5M/5KMay 7, 2005

Colorado Springs, COFinishers: 5M - 262, 5K - 321

Overall Male 5M1. Kevin Sheppard 25:202. Peter Fleming 27:203. Jeffrey Prata 28:134. Chad Zallar 29:045. Andrew Abdella 29:116. James Elder 29:577. David Minter 30:098. Gerald Romero 30:179. Max Spradley 30:4510. Sander Rigney 31:29

Overall Female 5M1. Stephanie Jones 30:532. Stacey Chaston 30:533. Julie Moscoso 32:054. Amy Reginer 32:535. Connilee Walter 33:196. Sheryl Bryant 36:247. Kristin Emmons 36:558. Sharon Jacob 37:019. Louise Eramus 37:4310. Marilyn Goodloe 38:01

Overall Male 5K1. Greg Augspurger 16:102. Andy Rinne 18:373. Lile Budden 19:234. Jonathan Burks 19:325. Tim Smith 19:436. Jacob Kozyra 19:477. Torrey Hamilton 19:488. Nicolas Mahoy 19:489. Ken Lafrancois 20:2210. Shawn Farrell 20:41

Overall Female 5K1. Danielle Fleming 21:482. Joni Fehrenbacher 22:093. Desiree Romero 23:264. Sharon Dieter 23:325. Emily Adcox 24:066. Kathy Rakel 24:077. Susan Elkington 24:328. Kassie Mazzocco 24:499. Susie Gallucci 24:5210. Kristen Moore 24:54


Overall Male

Race Results...

Jim Elwell pulls away from Brian Mur-phy to win the Cinco Cinco 5K

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1. James Johnson 16:342. Brice Young 17:043. Jeff Keil 17:254. Andrew Roberts 17:445. Will Kelsay 17:54

Overall Female1. Christine Knight 18:432. Heather Fredriksen 19:313. Kelly Carlson 20:004. Jenni Keil 20:405. Jennifer Cubillas 20:52


Overall Male1. Matt Hill 16:272. Peter Vail 16:343. Galen Burrell 16:474. Tim Gerke 17:165. Gabe SMall 17:23

Overall Female1. Diane Bussa 18:272. Christine Knight 18:563. Sunny Gilbert 19:224. Sarah Krakoff 19:315. Nicole Deboom 19:42

Heritage Run 5KMay 21, 2005

Highlands Ranch, COFinishers: Run - 196, Walk - 39

Overall Male1. Keith Johnson 17:252. Micah Moseley 17:353. Kyle Bernhardy 17:424. David Chipman 18:26

5. Patrick Rutty 18:36Overall Female

1. Lisa Chipman 20:532. Lori Bomleny 22:003. Katei Henderson 23:124. Heather Haugen 23:275. Kim Ulbert 24:04

Overall Male 5K Walk1. David Blankespoor 37:132. Dean Alexander 45:293. Stacey Alexander 45:34

Overall Female 5K Walk1. Patricia Blankespoor 37:092. Nicole Gunther 40:493. Kelly Gilchrist 44:23

Wyoming Marathon RacesApril 29, 2005Laramie, WY

Finishers: Double Marathon - 18, Marathon - 83, Half Marathon - 50,

5K - 31

Overall Male Double Marathon1. Dave Cunningham 8:47:162. Ted Bidwell 9:02:123. Michael Courtney 9:42:30Overall Female Double Marathon1. Leah Fein 11:13:432. Lisa Allen 12:48:18

Overall Male Marathon1. Michael Robbert 3:30:022. Dave Medicus 3:32:303. C. Hendrickson 3:33:45

Overall Female Marathon1. Tania Pacev 3:37:022. Chris Gibbons 3:45:503. Amy Yanni 4:06:14

Overall Male Half Marathon1. Steve Cathcart 1:25:362. Dan Radosevich 1:26:463. Richard Hansen 1:34:19

Overall Female Half Marathon1. Lisa Goldsmith 1:40:002. BeverlyTaylor 2:01:303. Peggy McCrackin 2:02:20

Overall Male 5K1. Devin Rathburn 19:412. Craig Alburn 23:393. Mark Reid 24:04

Overall Female 5K1. Emerald Reid 19:432. Kristin Lee 26:273. Devon England 27:19

Casper Marathon RacesJune 5, 2005Casper, WY

Finishers: Marathon - 140, Half Marathon - 107

Overall Male Marathon1. Wes Broeder 3:03:262. Derek Griffiths 3:07:413. Keith McMurtry 3:11:29

Overall Female Marathon1. Tania Pacev 3:20:192. Amy Yanni 3:32:253. Annette Bollinger 3:35:47

Overall Male Half Marathon1. Dan Radosevich 1:18:152. Robert Onders 1:18:543. Robert Royse 1:27:26

Overall Female Half Marathon1. Gail Deal 1:35:122. Tori Radosevich 1:35:34

3. Jennifer Barksdale 1:42:28

Steamboat Marathon RacesJune 5, 2005

Steamboat Springs, COFinishers: Marathon - 421, Half

Marathon - 811, 10K - 357

Overall Male Marathon1. Jason Saitta 2:41:022. Mike Wasson 2:50:283. Steve Krebs 2:50:424. Greg Voelkel 2:53:205. Andy Picking 2:54:056. Luis Guerrero 3:00:057. Andrew Loizeaux 3:08:598. Russell David Bell 3:10:049. Davdi Presgrove 3:10:1810. Mike Lilly 3:10:4811. Arthur Anton 3:11:1212. Gary Julin 3:13:5813. Brian Dunfey 3:14:0714. Reid Tucker 3:17:1515. Jared Biniecki 3:19:35

Overall Female Marathon1. Amy Shelley 3:07:062. Sandy Schuster 3:23:493. Shannon Kerth 3:28:394. Cortney Huston 3:29:185. Abigail Reichley 3:32:266. Sarah Hamlin 3:32:497. Poka Graham 3:33:328. Randi O’Neil 3:34:569. Kristina Ellis 3:36:0510. Andrea Wagner 3:36:1811. Laura Lacroix Klein 3:37:1512. Jennifer Dickson 3:38:0913. Michelle Taylor 3:40:4714. Marilyn Koob 3:41:4015. Loretta Ulibarri 3:42:19

Overall Male Half Marathon1. Brad Pace 1:18:202. Scott Glenn 1:20:323. Randy Rodman 1:20:474. Nate Anderson 1:21:295. Henry Reed 1:24:166. Steven Sellars 1:24:337. Mark Bell 1:24:478. Bruce Pulford 1:25:049. Greg Woskow 1:26:5410. Max Lawler 1:26:5911. Steve Cox 1:27:0712. Vince Hancock 1:27:1213. Steve Leland 1:27:1814. RObert Parish 1:27:2515. Scott Kempers 1:27:45

Overall Female Half Marathon1. Kelly Carlson 1:27:532. Kim Jones 1:33:023. Amanda Ewing 1:33:334. Inge McClory 1:34:005. Lindsay Covington 1:34:016. Michelle Jensen 1:34:467. Robyn Burson 1:35:178. Kelli Witter 1:35:209. Amy Hayes 1:35:4810. Jacquie Garrelts 1:36:1911. Stephanie Seybold 1:36:24

12. Wendy Zuck 1:36:4813. Stacy Beidleman 1:38:2414. Darby Dale-Burger 1:38:4915. Ellen Krebs 1:39:37

Overall Male 10K1. Mark Iverson 36:382. Thad Gilliam 38:243. Alex Miller 38:504. Davis Miller 40:415. Charlie Stoddard 41:096. Greg Long 41:277. Max Wachtel 41:378. Ryan Allen Morken 41:399. Tim Widmer 42:4910. Walter Magill 43:08

Overall Female 10K1. Julie Bryan 40:502. Lesia Atkinson 41:363. Mary Dolan Cote 42:524. Jennifer Nikkila 43:145. Kim McConnell 43:376. Wendy Mader 44:097. Mary Shore 45:258. Sheila McNicol 45:439. Heather Eller 45:4610. Machelle Gardner 46:15

For complete race results and racing series standings, please visit our website:

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july 02

Firecracker 10K/5K7:00 AMBriargate YMCA, Col. Springs, [email protected]

Gore Creek Gallup 5K8:00 AMVail, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Leadville Trail Marathon8:00 AMLeadville, COwww.leadvilletrail100.com

PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M8:00 AMColorado Springs, [email protected], www.pprun.org

RMRR Trophy Series 2M8:00 AMBible Park, Denver, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

Spiral Drive Run 5K8:00 AMRiverside Park, Salida, [email protected]

Twisted 10K Adventure Series7:00AMSalt Lake City, UT801.597.5177 [email protected]

Women’s Distance Festival 5K7:30 AMCity Park, Pueblo, CO719-564-6043www.socorunners.org

july 03

Teva Vail Hill Climb 7.3M8:00 AMVail Mountain Haus, Vail, CO970-479-2280, [email protected]

july 04

Blue Ribbon Fun Run/Walk 5K7:30 AMMemorial Park, Silverton, CO800-752-4494www.silvertoncolorado.com

Boogie’s Diner Buddy Run 8K8:00 AMBoogie’s Diner, Aspen, CO970-925-3414www.buddyprogram.org

Firecracker 5K7:00 PMDefined Fitness, Albuquerque, NM505.345.4274www.newmexicomarathon.org

FireKracker 5K7:30 AMCity Park, Ft. Collins, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

Freedom Run 5K8:00 AMEvergreen, CO303-674-6400, [email protected]

Liberty Run Exercise Your Rights 5K8:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Lone Tree 5K9:00 AMSweetwater Park, Lone Tree, CO303-790-4400, www.eclecticedgeracing.com

Palmer Lake 4th of July 4M7:30 AMPalmer Lake, CO719-481-1747, www.active.com

Race For The Cure 5K8:00 AMGreeley, CO

Scar Top Mountain Run 12K8:00 AMCoal Creek Canyon, CO303-642-7917info@racingunderground.comwww.racingunderground.com

Spruce Canyon 5K8:00 AMCoal Creek Canyon, CO303-642-7917info@racingunderground.comwww.racingunderground.com

Steamboat Sprint9:30 AMSteamboat Springs, [email protected]

july 06

Summit Trail Series 10M/5M5:45 PMNew Nordic World, Breckenridge970-547-4322dianem@townofbreckenridge.comwww.greatadventuresports.com

july 08

Hardrock 1007:00 AMSilverton High School, Silverton, [email protected]/HR

july 09

Bottomless Triathlon400M S/12K B/4K RRoswell, NM505-624-2698

Cabbage Head Duathlon8:00 AMWiggins, CO303-642-7917info@racingunderground.comwww.racingunderground.com

Hogback Hustle 5K8:30 AMNew Castle, CO970-984-9705, [email protected]

july 10

Fastrek Forest Challenge 8M8:00 AMBarbour Forks, Idaho Springs, CO303-674-5446www.eclecticedgeracing.com

Ft. Collins Triathlon/Duathlon #27:00 AMFt. Collins Club, Ft. Collins, COwww.timberlinetiming.com

Mountain Madness Half Marathon8:00 AMSteamboat Springs, CO970-879-1250 [email protected]

Strength In Stride Walk9:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Summer Round-Up 12K

7:00 AMBear Creek Park, C. Springs, CO719-473-2625raceinfo@pikespeakmarathon.orgwww.pikespeakmarathon.org

Trespass Trail Challenge 10M/5M8:00 AMNederland, [email protected]

Women’s Distance Festival 5K7:00 AMAlbuquerque, NMwww.aroadrun.org

july 12

Casper Chase 5K9:00 AMCasper, WY307-237-1721www.windycitystriders.com

Dip & Dash6:00 PMAurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO303.359.8042www.heramultisport.com

july 13

Twilight Trail Race 10K6:30 PMElk Meadow, Evergreen, [email protected]

july 16

Asha Colorado 5K Walk for Education9:00 AMNorthridge Park, Highlands Ranch970-481-4274, [email protected]

Bryce Canyon Half Marathon and 5K6:00 AMCity Park, Cannonville, UT800-444-6689www.brycecanyoncountry.com/half-marathon

Evergreen Mountain Trail Race 10K8:00 AMAlderfer/Three Sisters, Evergreen303-674-6441smartin@evergreenrecreation.comwww.evergreenrecreation.com

Hounds & Hares Trail Run11:00 AMSteamboat Springs, CO970-871-7972 [email protected]

Kendall Mountain Half Marathon7:00 AMGrand Imperial Hotel, Silverton800-752-4494www.silvertoncolorado.com

Lory Trail Run 10M/5KOff-Road DuathlonLory State Park, Ft. Collins, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

Mountain Challenge Trail Run9:00 AMPark City, [email protected]

Pteranodon Trot 5K8:00 AMFruita, CO970-858-0360, www.mmstriders.org

Race For The Cure 5K8:30 AMAspen, CO970-920-0250www.aspenraceforthecure.com

Run for Hope 5K/3K7:00 AMProspect Lake, Col. Springs, CO719-598-2953, [email protected]

Table Mountain TriathlonDuncan YMCA, Golden, CO303-422-4977www.tablemountaintriathlon.com

july 17

Barr Trail Mountain Race 12M7:00 AMCOG Railway, Manitou Springs, CO719-590-7086www.runpikespeak.com

Danskin Triathlon7:00 AMAurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO800-288-6749, [email protected]

Donor Dash 5K8:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Ft. Collins Triathlon7:00 AMFt. Collins Club, Ft. Collins, COwww.timberlinetiming.com

High Mountain Trail Run 50K/25K8:00 AMHigh Mountain Institute, Leadville719-486-8200, [email protected]

Mountain Madness 12K8:00 AMChristies of Genesee, Genesee, CO303-794-2952www.comastersrun.org

Marathon Training Series 10M8:00 AMChatfield State Park, Littleton, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

july 19

Dip & Dash6:00 PMCherry Creek Reservoir, Aurora303.359.8042www.heramultisport.com

july 20

Summit Trail Series 15K/5K5:45 PMBreckenridge, CO970-547-4322dianem@townofbreckenridge.comwww.greatadventuresports.com

july 23

AdventureXstream BreckenridgeBreckenridge, CO970.259.7771, [email protected]

Blockbuster Races 10K/5K8:00 AMUnion Square, Lakewood, [email protected]

Borgerding Memorial Run/Walk 5K8:00 AMCrossroads Park, Casper, WY307-266-4006, [email protected]

Grin and Bear it Trail Run 15K9:00 AMLe Bosquet, Crested Butte, CO970-349-5326, [email protected]

Las Cruces Duathlon5K R/28M B/5K RLas Cruces, NM

505-541-2558

Moonlight Madness Prediction Run8:30 PMPueblo, [email protected]

Women’s Distance Festival 5K7:30 AMColorado Springs, [email protected], www.pprun.org

july 24

Boulder Peak Triathlon6:30 AMBoulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO303.442.0041, [email protected]

Crag Crest Trail Run 11M9:00 AMIsland Lake, Grand Junction, CO970-241-6478, [email protected]

Emily’s Run 5K8:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Loveland Classic 10K7:00 AMLoveland, COwww.lovelandroadrunners.com

Teva Vail Half Marathon8:00 AMVail, CO970-479-2280, [email protected]

july 25

Desert Morning News MarathonSalt Lake City, UTwww.desnews.com/run/one.htm

july 26

Dip & Dash6:00 PMAurora Reservoir, Aurora, CO303.359.8042www.heramultisport.com

july 27

Twilight Trail Race 7.5M6:30 PMS. Valley Park, Littleton, [email protected]

july 28

West End 3K6:00 PMBoulder, CO303-441-4938www.boulderraceseries.com

july 30

Classic 10K7:00 AMTiffany Square, Col. Springs, CO719-635-8803, [email protected]

Gut Buster 5K9:00 AMTown Hall, Granby, CO970-887-3961, www.active.com

Kid’s Cure for Cancer 5K8:00 AMColorado Athletic Club, Englewood303-790-7777, www.kidscure.org

Miles For Miracles 4M8:00 AMHighlands Ranch, CO303-694-2030, [email protected]

Monument Downhill 5K8:00 AMGrand Junction, CO970-241-7866, www.mmstriders.org

Park to Park Trail Run 9M7:00 AMLory State Park, Ft. Collins, CO970.224.9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

Roadrunner Triathlon7K R/40K B/400M SWhite Sands Missile Range, NM505-678-3374

july 31

Crested Butte Bank Trails Triathlon9:00 AMCrested Butte, CO970 [email protected]

Gray Head Mountain Trail Run9:00 AMGray Head Preserve, Telluride, CO970-728-0251

Hamlin Scramble Trail 9M 8:00 AMIdaho Springs, CO303-674-5446www.eclecticedgeracing.com

Las Vegas Triathlon1500M S/40K B/10K RLas Vegas, NM505-454-9226

august 02

Dip & Dash6:00 PMCherry Creek Reservoir, Aurora303.359.8042www.heramultisport.com

august 03

Twilight Trail Race 6.9M6:30 PMWhite Ranch, Golden, [email protected]

august 04

Mountain Avenue Mile6:30 PMFt. Collins, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

august 05

RMRR Trophy Series 5K6:30 PMdeKoevand Park, Denver, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

august 06

Castlewood Cliffs 10K Trail Run8:00 AMFranktown, CO303-642-7917darrin@racingunderground.comwww.racingunderground.com

Crestone’s 10K @ 8K in the Sangres7:00 AMCrestone, CO719-256-5170www.crestonevisit.com/index.html

Human Race 5K8:00 AMOld Town, Ft. Collins, CO970-498-4914www.humanraceftcollins.com

Kennebec Challenge 8:30 AMDurango, CO

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La Luz Trail Run 9MAlbuquerque, NM505-797-0791, [email protected]

Mt. Werner Classic 12M/5M8:30 AMSteamboat Springs, CO970-871-9360, [email protected]

PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M8:00 AMColorado Springs, [email protected], www.pprun.org

august 07

5430 Long Course Triathlon7:00 AMBoulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO303.442.0041, [email protected]

Desert Championships7:30 AMGrand Junction, CO970-241-6478, [email protected]

Evergreen Town Race 10K/5K8:00 AMEvergreen, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Run To Break The Silence6:30 AMSandia Pueblo, Albuquerque, NM505-891-0267, www.active.com

Tri For The Cure8:00 AMCherry Creek State Park, Denver303-430-2969www.triforthecure-denver.com

august 10

Summit Trail Series 10M/5M5:45 PMAmerican Gulch, Breckenridge970-547-4322dianem@townofbreckenridge.comwww.greatadventuresports.com

Fairmount 5K Trail Run6:30 PMFairmount Park, Golden, CO303-238-4405www.comastersrun.org

august 11

Eldorado Springs Cure 4M7:00 PMEldorado Springs, CO720-308-2180www.co-cancer-foundation.org

august 13

Aspen Mountain Uphill 4.4M8:00 AMBase of Ajax, Aspen, CO970-925-2172, www.active.com

Durango Sports Club Femme 10K8:00 AMDurango Sports Club, Durango, CO970-259-2579, www.go-dmt.com

Fort Collins Club Kids’ Triathlon8:15 AMFt. Collins, CO970-213-2901, [email protected]

Gary Barnett Foundation 5K8:30 AMFolsom Field, Boulder, CO888-599-4483

Georgetown to Idaho SpringsHalf Marathon8:00 AM

Georgetown to Idaho Springs, CO303-694-2030, [email protected]

Highlands Ranch Splash-n-Dash8:30 AMHighlands Ranch, CO303-694-2030, [email protected]

Jupiter Peak Steeplechase7:00 AMLegacy Lodge, Park City, [email protected]

Mayors Cup 5K8:00 AMWoodland Park, CO719-687-9246, [email protected]

Rat Race 5K7:30 AMTown Park, Ault, CO970-834-1326, www.active.com

Snake River Scramble 10K/5K9:00 AMDecatur Field, Keystone, CO877-751-8880 www.xterraplanet.com

Socorro Chili Harvest Triathlon5K R/20K B/400M SSocorro, NM505-838-0920

august 14

Ekiden Trail Relay8:00 AMChatfield State Park, Littleton, CO303-674-5446www.eclecticedgeracing.com

Leadville Trail 10K12:00 PMLeadville, COwww.leadvilletrail100.com

Marathon Training Series 15M7:00 AMChatfield State Park, Littleton, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

Teva Berry Picker Trail Run 8K9:00 AMLionshead, Vail, CO970-479-2280, [email protected]

august 19

Valley 50007:00 PMLoveland, CO970-635-3647, ww.lovelandfyi.com/valley5000/valley5000.html

Wild West Relay6:00 AMFt. Collins to Steamboat [email protected]

august 20

Holy COW Trail Stampede 10K/5K8:00 AMWestminster, [email protected]

Leadville Trail 1004:00 AMLeadville, COwww.leadvilletrail100.com

Los Alamos Triathlon20K B/400M S/5K RLos Alamos, NM505-662-8173

Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon7:30 AMOuray to Ridgeway, CO

970-626-5729, www.go-dmt.org

Palisade Peach Festival 10K8:00 AMPalisade, CO970-241-7866, www.mmstriders.org

Pikes Peak Ascent7:00 AMMemorial Park, Manitou Springs719-473-2625raceinfo@pikespeakmarathon.orgwww.pikespeakmarathon.org

august 21

Littleton YMCA Trail Trot 10K/5K8:00 AMYMCA, Littleton, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Muddy BuddyBoulder Reservoir, Boulder, [email protected]

Pikes Peak Marathon7:00 AMMemorial Park, Manitou Springs719-473-2625raceinfo@pikespeakmarathon.orgwww.pikespeakmarathon.org

Run With The SpiritBrian Fairbanks 5K Memorial Run9:00 AMBear Creek Park, Lakewood, CO303-838-6072www.runwiththespirit.org

The Great Colorado Triathlon6:30 AMUnion Reservoir, Longmont, CO303-271-3753, [email protected]

august 24

Summit Trail Series 15K/5K5:45 PMCarter Park, Breckenridge, CO970-547-4322dianem@townofbreckenridge.comwww.greatadventuresports.com

august 27

Casper Mountain Challenge8:30 AMRotary Park, Casper, WY307-577-4974www.windycitystriders.com

F-1 Triathlon800M S/14K B/4K R/14K B/4K RRoswell, NM505-624-2698

Fat Tire Triathlon8:30 AMLory State Park, Fort Collins, CO970-581-5254www.altituderacing.com

Indian Peaks 10K Trail Run8:00 AMNederland, CO303-642-7917darrin@racingunderground.comwww.racingunderground.com

Keep Englewood Beautiful 5K8:00 AMBelleview Park, Englewood, CO303-762-2342

Silverton Alpine Marathon7:00 AMSilverton, CO970-387-5247emilybaer@gobrainstorm.netwww.silvertonalpinemarathon.com

Stapleton Stampede 15K/5K8:00 AMStapleton, Denver, CO303-694-2030, [email protected]

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Elk Meadow 10K8:00 AMElk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO303-979-9592www.comastersrun.org

Louisville Legacy Triathlon/Duathlon6:00 AMLouisville, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Rattlesnake Triathlon6:00 AMAurora Reservoir, Aurora, [email protected]/index.htm

Race for Research8:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Marathon Training Series 20M8:00 AMBig Dry Creek Trail, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

Steamboat Springs Triathlon7:30 AMSteamboat Springs, CO303.442.0041, [email protected]

september 03

Creede Mountain Runs 22M/12M8:00 AMCreede, CO719-658-2925

PPRR Nielson Challenge 2M8:00 AMColorado Springs, CO719-633-2055, [email protected]

TriAmerica Kids Triathlon8:00 AMNottingham Park, Avon, CO352-394-1320, www.TriAmerica.com

september 04

10K @ 10000 Feet10:00 AMSteamboat Springs, CO970-879-0371www.runningseries.com

Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon Races7:30 AMRiver Walk Center, [email protected]/marathon/

New Mexico Marathon5:30 AMCanyon Plaza, Albuquerque, NM505.345.4274www.newmexicomarathon.org

TriAmerica Triathlon7:00 AMVail Village, Vail, CO352-394-1320, www.TriAmerica.com

US Half Marathon9:00 AMBeaver Creek, CO303-694-2030, [email protected]

september 05

American Discovery Trail Marathon Races6:30 AMColorado Springs, CO719-265-6161

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Colorado Run 5K/10K8:30 AMFt. Collins, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

KUVO Labor Day Race 5.28K8:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, CO303-871-8366, [email protected]/race/

september 10

AdventureXstream VailVail, CO970.259.7771, [email protected]

Barr Lake Boogie 15K Trail Run9:00 AMBarr Lake State Park, Brighton303-642-7917darrin@racingunderground.comwww.racingunderground.com

Bergen Peak Trail Race 11.5M9:20 AMElk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO303-674-6441smartin@evergreenrecreation.comwww.evergreenrecreation.com

Elk Meadow Trail Race 5.6M9:00 AMElk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO303-674-6441smartin@evergreenrecreation.comwww.evergreenrecreation.com

FASB Fitness Festival 5K Run/Walk8:30 AMWestlands Park, Englewood, CO303-756-9096, www.active.com

Imogene Pass Run 17M7:00 AMOuray to Telluride, CO970-728-0251, [email protected]

Mountain Air Marathon and 10K8:00 AMCrested Butte to Gunnison, CO970-641-3375coloradofitness@starband.netwww.mountainairmarathon.com

Pueblo Tribute Run7:00 AMCity Park, Pueblo, CO719-253-1650, www.socorunners.org

Race For The Health Of It 10K/5K12:00 PMThe Village at Copper Mountain, CO970-968-2104www.summithealthquest.com

Road Kill Trail Half Marathon12:00 PMTown Square, Kremmling, CO970-724-3472director@kremmlingchamber.comwww.kremmlingchamber.com

Spur of the Moment 5K8:30 AMJr. Legion Park, Grand Junction, CO970-243-3721, www.mmstriders.org

september 11

DDRC Harvest Festival Run8:00 AMNorth JeffCo Park, Arvada, CO303-462-6577, www.ddrcco.com

Desert RATS Stage Race7:00 PMGrand Junction, [email protected]

Fall Frenzy Triathlon/Duathlon7:00 AM

Parker, COwww.fallfrenzy.com/main.html

Ft. Collins Triathlon/Duathlon Series7:00 AMFt. Collins Club, Ft. Collins, COwww.timberlinetiming.com

Lung Association Challenge 5K9:00 AMLowry Town Center, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Race For The Cure 5K8:00 AMIron Horse Park, Col. Springs, CO719-476-1675, [email protected]

RMRR Trophy Series 9M8:00 AMCity Park, Westminster, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

Teva EverGold 10K10:00 AMVail Village, Vail, CO970-479-2280, [email protected]

september 16

Colorado Outward Bound Relay6:00 AMIdaho Springs to Glenwood Springs888.837.5201 ext. 4www.outwardboundrelay.com

september 17

Autumn Color Run Half Marathon9:00 AMMcPhelemy Park, Buena Vista719-395-2649www.fourteenernet.com/colorrun/

Bacon Strip 10M9:00 AMCR13 & CR88, Ft. Collins, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

Run for the Resource Center 4M9:30 AMConifer, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

Yucca Duathlon10K R/48K BWhite Sands Missile Range, NM505-678-3374

september 18

Easy Street Wheat Half Marathon7:30 AMOdell Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO970-377-8005, [email protected]

Farmer’s 50009:00 AMWheat Ridge, CO303-982-7695 www.farmers5000.org

PACE Governor’s Cup 10K/5K8:00 AMColorado State Capitol, Denver303-694-2030, [email protected]

Indian Summer 10K8:30 AMBoulder Reservoir, Boulder, [email protected]

Pilot Run For Literacy9:30 AMSteamboat Springs, CO970-871-4233www.runningseris.com

Pony Express 15M8:00 AM

Woodland Park, CO719-598-2953, [email protected]

Marathon Training Series 20M7:00 AMWestminster, [email protected], www.rmrr.org

Turning Point’s Family 5K9:00 AMFt. Collins, CO970-221-0999 ext. 43www.turningpnt.org

september 24

Cub Creek Crossover 7.5M8:00 AMCub Creek, Evergreen, CO303-674-5446www.eclecticedgeracing.com

Dude 50008:00 AMLoveland, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

Mary’s Loop Trail Run8:30 AMLoma Port of Entry, Fruita, CO970-257-1041, [email protected]

Moab’s Alpine to Slickrock 50M6:00 AMPine Creek Picnic Area, Moab, UT435-259-3053, [email protected]

Olander 4K8:00 AMOlander, CO970-224-9114www.runnersroostftcollins.com

Pinedale Half Marathon8:30 AMPinedale, WY307-367-7433, [email protected]

Regis University PT 5K10:00 AMRegis University, Denver, CO720-488-8664, www.active.com

september 25

Nike ACG Boulder Backroads Marathon, 1/2 Marathon7:00 AMBoulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO303-939-9661bouldermarathon@comcast.netwww.boulderbackroads.com

Grand Prix Classic 13.1M, 10K, 5K8:00 AMColorado Springs, CO719-635-8803, [email protected]

High Altitude Duathlon/Triathlon9:00 AMTurquoise Lake, Leadville, CO970-513-9107www.highaltitudeduathlon.com

Lupus Loop 5K8:00 AMWashington Park, Denver, [email protected], www.bkbltd.com

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon, I’m writing about the Barr Trail. This lung-burning trail travels from a parking lot in Manitou Springs, which is located just west of Colorado Springs, at 6,650 feet. The U.S. Forest Service

trail winds up the east face of Pikes Peak in the Pike National Forest and summits at 14,115 feet. This trail is not for the weak hearted with a brutal 7,000 feet of elevation gain that covers 13 long, winding miles. It takes the average Pikes Peak Marathon runner more than seven hours to complete, top to bottom. That being said, this trail is also a Colorado favorite for so many hikers and runners that if you’ve never tried the Barr Trail, I consider it a must-do! For insurance purposes, I should reiterate that the Barr Trail is a very difficult and physically demanding high altitude climb. There are only a few sections that don’t have a significant uphill grade - so don’t be a fool and try to tackle the Peak without significant preparation. On the bright side of things, there is no danger of falling off the trail. The trail begins as a smooth dirt walking path. There are a few sharp switchbacks to reach the point where the marathon course meets the trail. You may feel overdressed after your short climb, but don’t discard your clothing

because you’ll need it at the top. The upcoming section is referred to as “The W’s” because there are more than a dozen winding, brutal, uphill switchbacks. After finishing “The W’s” you will enjoy a few brief downhill moments before arriving at the Rock Arch. Make sure that you’re staying hydrated. The summertime relative humidity is often below 15% on the trail.

Shortly after the Rock Arch, you will pass the Manitou Incline turn-off, where a sign will read “Cog RR Depot 3.” You have now reached 7,700 feet in elevation. Continue straight and make the climb to No Name Creek. At No Name Creek, you will encounter a sign that reads, “Pikes Peak Summit 9.5, Barr Camp 3.5, Old Freemont Experimental Forest ¼.” Turn left and begin the long traverse to Barr Camp. This is one section where many folks can actually do some running. You will pass Bob’s Road after one and a half miles, which is at 9,350 feet. Eventually you’ll cross a small footbridge then pass a sign that lets you know that you’re just a half mile to Barr Camp. This can be a very long half mile, but eventually you’ll make it!

Barr Camp sits at 10,200 feet and is approximately half way to the top. You might want to sit on a swing and relax at this point. Remember to keep your pace in check. Getting to Barr Camp may encourage some runners to push themselves. I say you don’t want to waste energy since there’s still half of the way to go! If you want water at Barr Camp, you will need to bring $1 per bottle. There are also bathrooms at Barr Camp.

After Barr Camp, continue the climb up, up and up. You will eventually meet the next trail sign that reads, “Pikes Peak Summit 4.8, Bottomless Pit 2.4.” Turn left before the big rock in front of the sign. From the Bottomless Pit sign to the A Frame, there are 15 long and tedious switchbacks. The A Frame will appear on your left at an elevation of 11,800 feet. Just

three more miles to go!Try to keep moving, whether you run, walk

or crawl on all fours. You will reach treeline and then pass an “in memory” plaque. Now you have just two miles to go! At this section, the winds will likely increase, the air will cool and the thin air will get more difficult to breath. This is a good time to throw on a pair of gloves and a jacket. You will reach a sign that lets you know you’re at 13,300 feet with just one mile to go. You can now look up and see the summit. (Although you might not want to because there is still a long way to go!) Keep climbing and you will pass a sign for the Cirque, followed by the sign for the 16 golden stairs. Crawl up the stairs and breath a sigh of relief. Just a few short switchbacks and YOU’VE MADE IT! Don’t celebrate too much because there isn’t much air. Now all you have to do is turn around and run the 13 miles back down.

Photo captions, from the top: A scenic view from the trail; Paul Koch of Colorado Springs finishes in the 2004 Pikes Peak Marathon; A majestic view of Manitou Springs from the early miles of the Barr Trail. Photos by Derek Griffiths.

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The Lighter Side...

by Rick Lax

Confessions of a Cemetery Runner

If crows don’t bother you, fall is the best time to runthrough the cemetery. The temperature is just rightandthegroundskeepersweepsthefallenleavesoffthe

pavement path. Summer is the next best time, if you don’t mindgettingalittlemudonyourrunningshoes.Winteristheworst timebecausethecoldweatherkeepspedestriansoffthenearbystreets,sothere’snobodyaroundtohelpyououtifazombiegrabsyourankleandbringsyoudown.

Mostpeoplethinkrunningthroughcemeteriesisdisrespectful,sowhenIseemourners,Idartintheoppositedirection.Idon’tknowhowtheyfeelaboutmewhizzingpasttheirdepartedlovedones,andiftheydohaveaproblemwithit,it’snotlikethey’regoingtochasemedowntotellmeso.

Ihopethatrunningthroughthisgraveyarddoesn’tdisqualifymefromgoing to heaven because the cemetery is the only place I’ve ever gotten arunner’shighandIdon’tlikerunninganywhereelse.Ihaveafriendwhosayssherunsbecauseitmakesherfeelalive.WhenIrun,IusuallyfeellikeI’mdying.Butrunningthroughthecemetery,Idofeelalivebycomparison.

I run because it’s good for me, and I’m constantly explaining that to myachingbody,butitneverbelievesme.It’sintoomuchpaintoevenlisten.

IcanonlygetitsattentionwhenIbringupmattersoflifeanddeath,andthegraveyardistheperfectplacetodothis.Inacemetery,Icanputapositivespinonmydiscomfort:Icanlooktoagraveandtellmybody,“Atleastyou’reableto feel pain, unlike the guy in there.” Faced with endless row upon endless row oftombstones,mybodygetsthemessageandpushesthroughthesoreness.

Readingtombstoneskeepsmymindoffmybody’spain.Atombstonetells me a person’s age, sex, and religion. A tombstone’s decoration often reveals just how religious a person was. (Did she get the simple foot-highcrossordidshegoalloutandgetthethree-footwoundedJesusmodel?)

Tombstone placement speaks volumes. There’s the husband andwife of fifty-some years buried by the entrance, away from the other graves. There’stheyoungcoupleburiedoneithersideoftheirinfantson.There’sthefour-generation,super-rich,seculargang.Andthentherearetheloners.Therearealotofloners.

Imakethesetombstoneobservationsliterallyontherun,soIdon’thavetimeforepitaphs.Iconsiderthisasmalltragedyandhereiswhy:thesedeadpeople’sfamiliesoncepainstakinglyreducedtheirlovedones’livestoasinglesentence(Canyouimagineahardertask?),andIdon’tevenputforwardtheefforttoreadit.Thishasgottobetheultimatebrush-off.

IfIdon’treadtheseepitaphs,nobodywill.Ihaveyettospotanothercemetery runner, and I only see mourners on, roughly, one fifth of my runs. And these mourners come to visit a specific person; they’re not browsing like me.Theyknowwheretheirlovedonesareburied,andtheydon’tspendanymore time in thecemetery than theyhave to. Understandable.Andfor thedurationoftheirgraveyardvisits,theirlovedonesconsumealltheirattention.Again,understandable.

Every day I sprint by thousands of forgotten people.These peoplelived important lives, did important things, and had important friends. Buttodaynobodyremembersthemandnobodycaresaboutthem.SoIdowhatIcan:IthinkaboutthesepeopleasIdashbytheirgraves.Ithinkaboutthemindividually.I’mnotgoingtogettoeverysinglepersoninthecemetery,butinthepastthreeyears,I’vemadequiteadent.

Passingby,Isizeupagravesiteandimaginewhatitsoccupantwaslikewhenheorshewasalive.Myguessesareprobablywayoff,butit’stheeffortthatcounts.There’sthisoneguyinthebackleftcornerofthecemetery,andI’vedecidedthathe’sabankrobber.Thethingis,IforgotwhyIdecidedthat,butnowthatI’vegotthisbankrobberimagecementedinmymind,Ican’tshakeitforthelifeofme.Poorguy-hewasprobablyapriestorsomething.Still, every time I run by him, I say, “Morning, bank robber.”

Idon’thavetimetoconstructelaboratestoriesforthesepeople’slivesbecause when a narrative gets too complex, a new tombstone catches my eye and I move on to the next story. And after three years of graveyard running, I’vegotmystoriesdown.There’sthebankrobber,thelawyer,thetowndrunk,thedebutante,theprofessor,andthegrievingparents.Ofcourse,thelistgoeson.

These days I rarely make up new stories; acknowledging all the semi-fictitious characters I’ve created over the past three years takes up all my fleeting time. There are a lot of them to say hi to, and they never say hi back,butI’musedtoitbynow.They’redead,andI’velearnednottotakeitpersonally.Butdeathstill scaresme-that’swhyI run. If it’llkeepmealivelonger(andsciencesaysitwill),I’lldealwiththepain,stretchmycalves,andbeonmyway.

ThescariestpartaboutdyingisknowingthatonedayI’llbeforgotten.ThemostIcanhopeforisthatsomebodywillrunbymygraveandthinkaboutme,evenif justforapassingmoment.Becausethispersoncan’trememberme, they’ll do the next best thing: they’ll make up a story about my life. Maybe they’llthinkIwasbankrobber.Ormaybethey’llthinkIwasoncelikethem,a cemetery runner. Maybe then they’ll realize that they’ll one day be deadlikeme.Andthey’llhopethatsomebodywillonedayrunbytheirgraveandimaginethestoryoftheirlife.

I hope that running through this graveyard does not disqualify me from going to heaven because the cemetery is the only place I have ever gotten a runners high. I have a friend who says she runs because it makes her feel alive.

When I run, I usually feel like I am dying. But running through the cemetery, I do feel alive by comparison.

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