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Letter From The PublisherRunning Your 1st Race

Many people run for years and never take part in a race. I have one friend who runs 40 miles a week, but I can’t convince her to participate in a local race. While it doesn’t make her less of a runner, I think that there are many benefits to racing.

First of all, you get to meet other runners, your fellow slaves to the road. You can compete against each other and push each other to improve. You can form new friendships and meet training partners, which can bring new joy to your fitness program.

Secondly, participating in races can be great motivation. Having a goal race to prepare for may help you stick to your training schedule and help you strive to run faster. Also, racing can give you a sense of accomplishment by training for an event and finishing it.

If you run local races, you have the added benefit of earning closets filled with free race t-shirts to wear while training! In addition to the great prizes, t-shirts and food that you often get at local running and walking events, many events raise thousands, if not millions, of dollars for worthwhile charities.

Some folks think that running a race takes special preparation or training. If you attend a local 5K race, you’ll find that there are runners of all ages, shapes and speeds. Often there are fast runners, slow runners and walkers. To participate, all you have to do is register, pin on your bib number, line up at the start, and start moving when the announcer says “Go!”.

If you decide that you are ready to take the plunge, check out the list of upcoming races on page 41. You can also log onto www.coloradorunnermag.com for registration information.

Happy trails!Derek

Derek, First let me say that Colorado Runner is probably the best publication that has come along in many years, and as a subscriber I look forward to receiving each new issue. Besides the many interesting articles, race schedules, results, etc, I commend you for being one of the sponsors for the Colorado Runner Racing Series. In terms of the series, I would like to make one suggestion, that relates to the scoring system: Could the “senior” category be expanded so that points would be given to the top 10, similar to the masters and grand masters. I know that most of the designated races have at least 10 age 60+ registered. I believe this would get even more seniors out, and give more seniors the opportunity to receive points. I hope you and the other sponsors would at least consider this change for next year. Again, thanks for a great publication. Jack Barry, Littleton

Publisher’s Response: Thanks for the email Jack. We will score 10 deep in the senior’s division next year and see if it makes the category more competitive.

Letters To Colorado Runner

For Nancy, getting to the nish line of the Maui Half Marathonheldspecialmeaning.As a blind athlete, she had to depend on her guide Carol to lead the way through the crowd. “There were some challenges out there, some narrow sections, but I had fun and I just loved the sound of the waves.”

After years of living in various places in the world, Peter nally arrived in Boulder. Why? To run trails, something he’d never done. “I crash at least once on every run” he says. “But you gotta go for it, all the time. It’s the only way to get better, and it’s so much fun!”

Dan and his dog Boo Radley traveled to Gunnison from Golden for the rst running of the marathon. “It was awesome. This is the best place in the world. We come here to visit a lot. I thought it was a tough course for the amount of elevation loss. It didn’t feel downhill.”

This world champion adventure racer and four-time winner of the Pikes Peak Marathon bravely puts on her “game face” at the start of this year’s event. Danelle nished in second place, 16 seconds behind France’s Corinne Favre in one of the closest races in Pike’s Peak history.

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Dear Jessica, I enjoyed the article on stretching in the September/October issue of Colorado Runner. It was a good reminder to get me to stretch. It can be so confusing - stretch before you run or after... hold a stretch still or bounce... This helped me figure out how to do it right. I do have a suggestion for the magazine. I think you should have nutrition articles sometimes. It would be nice to be able to read about how to eat right while training and there are a lot of different topics you could cover.

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Derek, Just got my new Colorado Runner. Very excellent edition. You guys are really turning out a great product. I think the community owes you a big “thanks” and you deserve a lot of support.

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Determine Your Life ExpectancyIf you’d like to know how long you’re going to live, you don’t have to go to a psychic. All you have to do is log onto the web and check out a free aging calculator. The calculator reveals how many years you have left in you and tells you what to do to improve your general health. It only takes a few minutes to complete the quiz. Log onto www.agingresearch.org/calculator/quiz.cfm.

Yet another reason to go for a run! A new study shows that our nation has never been fatter. While Colo-rado ranks as the leanest state, one in six Colorado adults are obese. In the past year, obesity increased in every state, except Oregon. The study by Trust for America’s Health reports that Colorado has an obe-sity rate of 16.8%, a three percent increase in the last few years. The national goal is 15%.

10 Skinniest States1. Colorado, 16.8%2. Massachusetts, 18.4%3. Vermont, 18.7%4. Rhode Island, 19.0%5. Connecticut, 19.7%6. Montana, 19.7%7. Utah, 20.4%8. Wyoming, 20.8%9. Arizona, 21.2%10. New Mexico, 21.5%

10 Fattest States1. Mississippi, 29.5%2. Alabama, 28.9%3. West Virginia, 27.6%4. Tennessee, 27.2%5. Louisiana, 27.0%6. Texas, 25.8%7. Kentucky, 25.8%8. Indiana, 25.5%9. Michigan, 25.4%10. South Carolina, 25.1%

Mackey Wins Trail ChampionshipsDave Mackey of Boulder won the USA 50K Trail Championships held in conjunction with the Headlands 50K in late August. The race was held in Golden Gate National Recreation area and the Mt. Tamalpais California State Park located in San Francisco. Mackey’s time of 3:49:31 broke Scott Creel’s course record of 3:49:54, which was set in 2003. Bryan Dayton of Boulder placed second and Paul South of Boulder earned eighth. Julie Udchachon of Eagle River, Alaska, won the women’s championship in 4:32:38.

Kids Run Across AmericaThe Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County is racing across America and they’ve got the entire school year to do it. The kids are teaming up to cover 2,580 miles, the distance from Buffalo, New York to Los Angeles, California, by running laps around their Fort Collins gym. Athletic Director Michele Schmidt says, “My goal is for all of us to develop an aerobic base so that we can run some races next spring and summer together.” So far, several adult staff members have joined in on the fun and taken up running as well. The club is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and positive environment for youth.

De Reuck Sets New Masters Record

At the 28th New Haven Road Race, the site of the USA 20K Championships, Boulder’s Colleen De Reuck set a new U.S. masters record for runners ages 40 and over. She ran the 20K distance in one hour, eight minutes and 47 seconds. The race, held September 5, also produced a new American record. Abdi Abdirahman battled tough course conditions to finish in 58 minutes, 42 seconds. Abdirahman ran into a surprisingly stiff breeze, occasionally waving and smiling at the on-course musicians and volunteers. Just past the halfway point, the 2005 USA 10 mile champion lost a few seconds and some momentum when the lead truck missed a turn and he went some 15 meters off course. Over the final 5K of the course, Abdirahman had an encounter with an errant garbage truck and a soccer mom in a minivan who wandered onto the course! Colorado’s Jason Hartman finished third in the men’s race, Nicole Aish was third in the women’s race, and Stepahnie Bylander placed seventh.

Peterson, Johnson Win National 100 Mile Titles

Lafayette, Colorado neighbors Steve Peterson and Rebecca Johnson won 100 Mile gold medals on September 10 and 11.

The pair were silver medalists at last year’s National 100 Mile Run Championship, held on the same 1.1-mile paved loop around Olander Lake in Sylvania, Ohio which has hosted either 100 Mile or 24 Hour Run national championships annually since 1993. Peterson joined forces with 2003 National 100 mile silver medalist Joe Gaebler to crank out steady, metronomic 8:30 miles behind the faster and more erratic opening paces of Glen Turner, Johns Geesler and local favorite John Nichols. Mother Nature played a big role in the outcome, hanging a blazing sun over the course all day Saturday, and topping out with a high temperature of 84 degrees. Peterson and Gaebler took control of the race in its second half. Peterson’s final hour push was just 5 minutes too strong for the younger Gaebler at the tape, 14:28:37 to 14:33:05. Rebecca Johnson was even more impressive, ignoring the early, substantial lead of novice ultrarunner and sub-three hour marathoner Sarah Llaguno, locking into her own zen-like trance which lasted, flawlessly, for nearly 16 straight hours of perfectly steady running. Johnson, 36, eventually assumed the lead without apparent effort, and was unpressed in notching a new event record of 15:41:50.

Goucher Wins 5K Title at ProvidenceIn his road racing debut, Adam Goucher of Portland, Oregon (a Colorado Springs native) won the USA Men’s 5K road crown, running 13:47 to finish third in the Open division of the CVS/pharmacy Downtown 5K on September 11 in Providence, Rhode Island. Former Providence College standout and local resident, Amy Rudolph won the USA Women’s title as she finished fourth in 15:54. Mohamed Amyn of Morocco was the overall men’s winner in 13:44 and Olga Kravtsova of Russia took the women’s race in 15:43. “I really wanted to get the win outright, but I don’t know, I just felt tired,” said Goucher who took home $6000 ($5000 as national champion and $1000 for third overall). The USA 5K Championship was the seventh race for the men and fifth for the women on the USA Running Circuit, a USA Track & Field road series, featuring USA Championships from 5K to the marathon. This year, Gunnison’s Nicole Aish won the women’s circuit overall after her first place finish at the marathon championship. Boulder’s Colleen De Reuck placed third in the series.

Coloradans Tops at World Mountain EventThe Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team traveled to Wellington, New Zealand to compete in the 21st World Mountain Running Trophy on September 25. Most U.S. team members arrived at least one week before the race to combat jet lag and to get familiar with the course. Colorado’s Simon Gutierrez, 39, Alamosa and Laura Haefeli, 37, Del Norte even jumped into an uphill race in the capital city by the bay to give their legs a test at sea level. On the rain-soaked morning, Gutierrez finished second, earning a $300 (NZ) payday. Haefeli proved to be the strongest in the women’s field finishing in 23:29 to receive $500 (NZ). The pair of Coloradans stayed focused the following week and both ran to top team finishes. Haefeli had the best place finish on the day for Team USA finishing eighth. Chris Lundy, 34, Sausalito, CA posted an impressive 18th place. Julie Bryan, 37, Jackson Hole, WY rounded out the team scoring in 37th place with Anita Ortiz, 41, Eagle finishing in 49th after aggravating an injury early in the race. The women’s eighth place team finish tied their 2003 place finish and was the second best total score to date. Gutierrez led the men’s team with a tenth place finish. Eric Blake, 26, Plattsburgh, NY finished a solid 23rd, Timothy Parr, 23, Gunnison placed 36th, and team veteran Paul Low, 31, Belchertown, MA finished in 50th position to round out the team scoring. With a total team score of 119 the U.S. men had their second best finish on record and placed sixth overall. Coloradoan Jonny Stevens, Vail, was the third scoring member of the junior men’s team placing 41st. The junior men’s team ranked 10th among the teams while the junior women finished in ninth.

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Race of the YearThe Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent tops

our list of Colorado’s best races in 2005


Not many races have been around for five decades, but the Pikes Peak Marathon, with its long, gloried history, celebrated

its 50th birthday this year. We believe it deserves recognition as not only one of Colorado’s premiere races, but as the 2005 Race of the Year.

Each August, thousands of competitors from across the globe race up the lung-burning 14,115-foot mountain on Saturday for the Pikes Peak Ascent, gaining 7,815 feet in elevation over 13.32 miles. On Sunday morning, runners travel up and down the mountain during the Pikes Peak Marathon.

King of the Mountain Matt Carpenter holds the course record in the marathon. In 1993, Carpenter blazed the trail in three hours, 16 minutes. The women’s course record was set in 1981 when Lynn Bjorklund completed the grueling course in four hours, 15 minutes.

While most Coloradans will never come close to running fast times like those, this race holds a special place in many runner’s hearts.

Bill Means of Monument wrote Colorado Runner to say, “These races are both incredible experiences, but more so this year because of their 50th anniversary. Everything about the races is great. The course goes without saying - America’s favorite mountain in the summer on a well-maintained trail. How could you go wrong with a course like that? ”

Joyce McKelvey of Colorado Springs told Colorado Runner, “Everyone has their favorite race, but for me unquestionably the Pikes Peak Marathon has to rate among the best in Colorado. Having done the marathon eight times and the ascent four times, running (not always running I might add) on Barr Trail is beautiful and challenging. It’s a grueling and exhilarating experience. Little wonder the Pikes Peak Marathon has come to be called America’s Ultimate Challenge.”

Sally Kennett of Salida has fond memories of the race. “The first time I did this run, I remember looking up when the peak came into view and thinking, “OH... MY... Gosh, what HAVE I done?!” The feeling of awe remains.” Trailblazer Fred Barr cleared the way for runners to scramble up Pikes Peak. Barr had good reason to want a path up the mountain. He made

money by leading tourists on burro trips up the mountain. He spent his own money to build the extensive trail network up the eastern side of Pikes Peak and he finished the trail in 1921.

America’s Ultimate Challenge began when a nonsmoking Florida doctor wanted to prove he could beat any smoker to the top of Pikes Peak and back down. Arne Suominen wanted to show that smoking could weaken a runner’s cardiovascular endurance. Thirteen runners took part in the event on August 10, 1956. The three smokers who took part in the challenge were all disqualified for failing to finish. At this year’s race, international runners won the men’s and women’s marathons, beating Coloradans to the finish line for the first time in history. Italy’s Fulvio Dapit outsprinted Boulder’s Galen Burrell in the final seconds to win the marathon in three hours, 58 minutes and 49 seconds. A disappointed Burrell, the 2004 champion, placed just seconds behind in 3:59:01. France’s Corinne Favre, a ski instructor in the French Alps and ranked as the world’s top women’s high-altitude mountain runner, won the women’s marathon in four hours, 31 minutes and 20 seconds. Adventure racer Danelle Ballengee and 2004 champion Erica Larson finished just moments behind in one of the closest women’s races ever.

Tough weather conditions plagued the marathon and ascent for a second year in a row. Saturday’s weather turned dicey when six inches of hail pummeled the top of the mountain. Some runners had to turn around at treeline before they could finish and others were stranded at the top of the mountain for hours before buses could drive down the slick road. On Sunday, the hail turned to slush, making for sloppy and slick trail conditions for the runners.

The marathon was also plagued with a medical disaster. A veteran marathon runner with no history of heart problems collapsed and died while competing. Gary Williams, 59, of Norman, Oklahoma, died of a suspected heart attack after he collapsed two miles from the 14,115-foot summit in the marathon.

In this year’s Pikes Peak Ascent, 19-year-old Ryan Hafer made history as the youngest male winner ever. The Colorado Springs resident finished in two hours, 21 minutes and 30 seconds. He set a new age group record in the process.

Lisa Goldsmith of Nederland won her first Pikes Peak Ascent in two hours, 50 minutes and 2 seconds. The 40-year-old Goldsmith pushed past three-time ascent champion Cindy O’Neill of Manitou Springs. O’Neill, 43, finished second in 2:50:40.

Runners scrambled and crawled over snow-covered boulders on the way to the summit of this year’s marathon.

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Best Marathon: The Fort Collins Old Town Marathon is held on a fast, scenic course that travels through the Poudre Canyon. The marathon is held in early May. The race organization is top notch and runners walk away happy. The race is touted as having the highest percentage of finishers in the nation that qualify for the Boston Marathon. For 2006, this race is being renamed the Colorado Marathon and will include a 15-mile mini marathon. It will be the fifth anniversary of the race.

Best Half Marathon: The Boulder Backroads Half Marathon just celebrated its seventh year and has grown into a spectacular race. There is always great competition on the rolling course that travels Boulder’s dirt, county roads. With more than 2,000 half marathon finishers, attendance at this year’s race showed a lot of growth. Coupled with a full marathon event, the race expo at the Boulder Reservoir is one of the best in the state. It’s a great way to celebrate after your long hours of training finally pay off!

Best 10 Miler: The Garden of the Gods Run celebrated its 29th consecutive year in 2005 and has been a 10 Mile event since 1994. The beautiful, challenging course attracts 1,000 runners each year with top notch competition. The course travels through Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs each June. Race day is the only time people can run on the park roads through the stunning redrock formations without worrying about heavy summer traffic.

Best 10K: The Evergreen Town Race is one

of Colorado’s fastest races. If you want to set a personal best or watch lightning fast runners compete, this is the race for you. With a course that runs down Upper Bear Creek Road, runners are treated to spectacular scenery the entire race. Finishing at the Evergreen Lake House, festivities include a post race brunch, free beer, and free massage. This year, the competition was outstanding with the top four runners finishing within 10 seconds of each other, with a winning time of 30 minutes and 51 seconds. The race benefits the Alpine Rescue Team.

Best 5K: The Stadium Stampede at Invesco Field in Denver has it all - a fast course, prize money and a fantastic post-race event. The reigning female world half marathon champion Constantina Tomescu-Dita has won the race three years in a row, finishing in 16:37 this year. The men’s winning time was 14:42 by David Kiruri, an average of 4:44 minutes per mile pace. The race offers $3,000 in prize money for the top runners as part of the Colorado-Wyoming USATF Championships. There is a great post race expo at the Bronco’s Fan Fair. The race benefits the Denver Broncos Charities Fund and the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation.

Best Ultra: The Leadville 100 Miler had more finishers than ever before in 2005 with 213 participants finishing the race. Race champion Matt Carpenter smashed the course record, showing that the competition could be heating up in this ultra tough, ultra challenging, ultra distance run. The course runs from Leadville to the ghost town of Winfield and back, climbing 12,600’ Hope Pass twice and featuring a total elevation gain of 31,200 feet. This course is breathtaking. Literally.

Most Scenic: The Rim Rock Run 37K in Grand Junction is held in the Colorado National

Monument. Every November runners race through redrock canyons and climb over majestic mesas. The pre-race pasta dinner features a guest speaker each year. Its a difficult race that takes on an odd distance (the 22.6 mile course travels from gate to gate on the paved Rim Rock Drive), but the stunning views are worth every minute of pain.

Best Trail Race: The Barr Trail Mountain Race is a 12 mile run held on Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs. This race is extremely well organized with volunteers from the community and aid station helpers from local high school cross country teams. The race fills up fast and gives prize money to the top runners. Every dollar of a runner’s entry fee is donated to local charities.

Best Weekend Getaway Race: The Festival for Runners in historic Durango offers a marathon, a half marathon, a trail 25K and a 50K. Race director Matt Kelly encourages runners to challenge their limits by registering for the Durango Double by participating in two of the events on back to back days. Participants travel from across the nation to visit the gem city of southwestern Colorado.

Best Race Series: The Teva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series offers five summer races, ranging in distance from a 5K to a half marathon. The races can be wickedly tough for runners who aren’t prepared for the high altitude trail climbs, but many runners say they find the challenge exhilarating. The post-race door prizes are worth showing up for and age group winners get great prizes like free trail running shoes.

Editor’s note: The winning races are from November, 2004 until October, 2005. If you have an opinion for next year’s awards, email [email protected].

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Having fun at the Evergreen Town Race.

Runners near the start of the Rim Rock Run in Grand Junction.


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Most readers of this magazine are lean and fit. But with a lot of of Americans being fat or obese, you likely have relatives who are fat, unfit, and unhealthy - perhaps even your fifth grade daughter who is pudgy or your chunky son who loves TV. As a sports parent, you can be a good role model for athleticism and healthful food choices. But when it comes to controlling your children’s eating and exercise practices, you likely feel more and more out of control with each passing year. Once your child is old enough to march off to the drugstore to spend his or her allowance on candy, chips and soft drinks, what can you do to regain control without becoming the food police - especially if your child is overweight? The answer is complex, under-researched, and a topic of debate among parents and pediatricians alike. We know that restricting a child’s food intake does not work. Rather, restricting kids’ food tends to result in sneak-eating, binge-eating, guilt, shame - the same stuff that adults encounter when they “blow their diets.” But this time, the parents become the food police - an undesirable family dynamic. Food restrictions cause problems.Despite your best intentions to prevent creeping obesity, do not put your child on a diet, deprive him of french fries, nor ban candy. Dietary restrictions don’t work - not for adults, and not for kids. Think

about this: If diets did work, then the majority of people who have dieted would all be lean. That’s far from the case. Diets for children cause more problems than they solve. They disrupt a child’s natural ability to eat when hungry and stop when content. Instead, the child overcompensates and doesn’t stop when he’s content (binges) or stuffs himself with “last chance eating.” You know, “Last chance to have birthday cake so I’d better eat a lot now because when I get home, I’m restricted to celery sticks and rice cakes.” If you are a parent of a chubby child, note that children commonly grow out before they grow up. That is, they often gain body fat before embarking on a growth spurt. Instead of putting your daughter on a diet (which damages self-esteem and imprints the message she isn’t good enough the way she is), get her involved in sports and other activities. You can delicately ask if she is comfortable with her body. If she is discontent with her physique and expresses a desire to learn how to eat better, arrange for a consultation with a registered dietitian who specializes in pediatric weight control. (Use the American Dietetic Association’s referral network at www.eatright.org.) You can also read books such as Ellyn Satter’s Your Child’s Weight: Helping Without Harming and Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family.

Is your child really fat? If you are feeling anxious about your child’s weight, get some professional advice from the pediatrician to determine if the problem is real. You must remember the body your 10-year-old daughter has during pre-puberty will change as she grows and develops. You can also monitor your child’s weight on charts available at www.cdc.gov/growth_charts. Some parents are rightly concerned about their child’s weight; we’re seeing more and more medical problems with childhood diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. But for other parents, the concerns about their child’s weight reflects their own anxiety about having an “imperfect” kid. Yes, you say you want to spare your child the grief of being fat - but be sure to also examine your own issues. If you yourself are very weight-conscious and put a high value on how you look, you may be feeling blemished if your child is fat. Often, the child’s weight problem is really the parent’s issue. You may want a “perfect child.” Be sure to love your child from the inside out - and not judge him from the outside in. Just little comments (“That dress is pretty, honey, but it would look even better if you’d just lose a few pounds.....”) get interpreted as “I’m not good enough.” Self-esteem takes a nose-dive and contributes to anorexic thinking, such as “thinner is better.”

Weight management tips So what can you do to help fat kids slim-down? Instead of maligning them and trying to get them thin by restricting food, we can get them healthier by helping them see the benfits of being more active. This could mean watching less TV, planning enjoyable family activities (unlike boot camp), and perhaps even creating a walking school bus with the neighborhood kids. As a family, you might want to sign up for a charitable walking or running event. As part of a society, make your voice heard about the need for safe sidewalks, health clubs that welcome overweight kids, swimming pools that allow children (and adults, for that matter) to wear T-shirts and shorts instead of embarrassing bathing suits. Food-wise, provide your kids with wholesome, nourishing foods, as well as semi-regular “junk foods.” (Otherwise, they will go out and get them). Encourage them to eat breakfast. Plan structured meals and snacks; take dinnertime seriously. Your job is to determine the what, where and when of eating; the child’s job is to determine how much and whether to eat. (That is, don’t force them to finish their peas, nor stop them from having second helpings.) If you interfere with a child’s natural ability to regulate food, you can cause a lifetime of struggles. Trust them to eat when hungry, stop when content, and have plenty of energy to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Sports dietitian Nancy Clark, MS, RD is a bestselling author. Her Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook her Food Guide for Marathoners and Cyclist’s Food Guide are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com and www.sportsnutrition.com.


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Clarke recommends being active with your children to help them stay in shape.This fit family ran the Girls Scouts 5K in Washington Park.

“My son is chubby. What can I do to help him lose weight? “My ten year old niece sure could skip a few meals . . .“ “One of my kids is skinny but the other child is chunky. How can I feed one but restrict the other?”


Get to Know... Carrie Messnerby Marcie Glass


“I’m the rough and tumble type,” the attractive blonde replies with a radiant smile. I laugh and nod wondering if I agree – yet, how could I disagree? After all, this is Carrie Messner, a woman that just competed in the first ever women’s steeplechase at the World Championships in Finland this past August; and, she walked away with a time that placed her 11th by the IAAF World Rankings and 1st in the USA for 2005.

“I had always wanted to try the steeple, but it wasn’t run in college!” She looked at me with amazement and bewilderment. “Can you believe it?” Actually, when I’d finally taken the time to think about it, I couldn’t believe it. Carrie graduated in 2000 from CU, and it was not until 2001 that the women’s steeplechase was run at the college level. The men’s steeplechase has been run in the Olympic Games since 1900, but even in Athens 2004 there was still no women’s steeplechase. In fact, in Athens the women’s hammer throw finally had its debut, and it was not until 2000 in Sydney that the women’s pole vault had it’s Olympic unveiling – and this is the late and progressive 21st century? Despite the slow and painful process that it often takes women’s sports to go through to find acceptance, the steeplechase was accepted and accepted cheerfully at this year’s World Championships.

Carrie found herself in a huge stadium where people love track and field. “The nicest thing for me was the reception at worlds. The crowd loves it, they absolutely loved it.” Then laughing she adds, “Girls running around half naked in water?” Good point - I’m surprised Sports Illustrated hasn’t caught onto this yet – special edition: Chicks that Steeple . . . . “Worlds was amazing, the whole experience,” she said between sips of her smoothie. Carrie qualified for the finals with a blazing race and a PR in a time of 9:39:68. Her final, though disappointing, was also a bold and heartfelt race. In classic take-the-reins style, Carrie explained, “Once I was there [the finals] . . . . I wanted to see what I could do. I wanted the podium - obviously, I wanted to go for it.” She smiled at her bold attempt, “I went for it and ran World Record pace for three to four laps. I came through the 1000 [meters] at 2:56, the men came through at 2:52, [and] the leaders came through at 2:55. I probably should have been more like 3:08.” My nagging question had been answered. I now knew what had happened in the final. More importantly Carrie’s carefree and go for it type attitude was shared and was continuing to be revealed. “I also think a lot of times in US distance running we do tend to run really conservatively. There are not a whole lot of people [who] chance things and really go for it.” Unfortunately her effort yielded her second slowest steeple time ever (10:11:20). Unfettered, she shrugged it off to a learning experience.

It seems appropriate that Carrie would use such a bold style in the inaugural World Championship women’s steeplechase final. Anything that might continue to push the event towards more international acceptance seemed right up Carrie’s alley.

The women’s steeplechase event history is short and spotted with setbacks for international and national acceptance. Early on there were hurdle height changes, different water pit lengths, different distances, and even varying height hurdles from hurdle to water pit. After years of confusion and trying to deal with these irregularities a standard was settled on in 2001.

There are four hurdles per lap, with three dry jumps and one water

pit. The hurdles are 30 inches (76.2cm) high. “They come to my inseam,” says Carrie who stands 5’3” and gestures with her hand at the outside edge of her thigh. The water pit jump distance is the same as the men’s at 3.66 meters long, and the running distance is 3000 meters, with occasional 1500 and 2000 meter steeplechase races as ‘exhibition events.’ The lack of standards is one reason that the women’s steeplechase has yet to be run in the Olympics. But, when the standards were finally agreed upon, especially having the same dimensions for both the men’s and women’s water pit, thereby eliminating the high cost of creating two pits, there was a rapid influx of countries participating in the women’s steeplechase event. Now, with the first World Championships behind, there is a very strong chance for the event to be run in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Carrie’s risk taking attitude overflows in her demeanor and actions. Therefore, it’s no surprise that she ran the exhibition steeple in the Olympic Trials in July 2004, even though the top three would not go to Athens. This choice also hindered her chances in qualifying at 1500 meters. Her reasoning was simple. She wanted the event to be taken more seriously. I might add, she was third with a time of 9:50:70 and it was only her fourth time to run the event. Unfortunately, she did not qualify in the 1500 meters.

Carrie not only worked at bringing more clout to the event by running it in the Trials and representing the USA at the World Championships, but she is charged with ideas that would make the event more edgy. Her face lights up as she explains how she’d love to put on temporary sponsor tattoos like the volleyball players, anything to make the sport more desired and fun to watch and bring in more money. She stresses that the event is exciting and full of action and her experiences exemplify this since she has fallen twice this year. “It’s going to happen. It’s not if your going to fall, it’s when.” The essence of ‘sport’ is: exciting, unpredictable action; and, this is the core of the steeplechase. Her enthusiasm for the steeplechase is intoxicating and I wish I could wave my magic wand and make it a national broadcast event. But as of now it is still in its infancy.

Besides being a world class runner and steepler, the other thing

This Carbondale gal just ran in the first ever World Championship steeplechase for women. She talks about the experience and shares her goals for the future.

Messner at the US Track and Field Championships.

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Steeplechase: 9:39.68 (2004)1,500 meters: 4:13.70 (2004)

5,000 meters: 15:47:37 (2005)

Carrie’s Personal Bests

that strikes me about Carrie is her down-to-earth, love-life attitude. She is real, like the girl next door with a goofy side that I’m sure reveals itself fully to her close friends and family. When not running she loves hiking, climbing, riding horses, and outdoor adventures. As a professional athlete, I wonder if she feels held back and constrained by being unable to pursue other areas? Her eyes are clear and her head nods slightly, “I think for me it was just that I never really wanted my running to take away from life the things that I wanted to do . . . . I never wanted it to hamper me from doing everything else . . . .” This is clear with her decision to live in Carbondale which forces her to train alone, away from a major running metropolis and her coach. But she believes it is worth it, and knows she can make running work where she is, and not have to move for running. Also, she finds time for other activities, yet like most successful athletes, the majority of her time revolves around her sport. She reaffirms that there will be plenty of time to do other things – just later.

When not running, practicing drills, or weight training, she is likely found working one of her two part time jobs: first, as a veterinarian assistant, second as a florist. I’m surprised to find that she works six hours a day, and four on workout days. Even though she is sponsored by Asics, whom she loves, it does not pay the bills and these other jobs are a must.

“Isn’t that hard?” I ask. “Yes,” she responds and explains with no complaints that the

steeplechase is relatively new as a women’s event, hence less compensation. She hopes this will change in the near future, but in the meantime she will keep training as a professional athlete while holding down two other jobs.

Despite the full work schedule, her skies are looking blue. She lives where she wants, is racing superbly, setting PRs and has been injury free for 2.5 years. Injury free is especially important to Carrie, since her college career and first few years after college were plagued with injuries. It was not until she began training under Coach Bobby McGee that she has been healthy for extended periods.

“He [Bobby McGee] made all the difference,” she said when thinking about her last few years of success. “I made leaps and bounds over the whole mental side.” Also, she learned to recover. “I had to wear a heart rate monitor for the first six months. He told me if the monitor goes above this, walk. What walk?! Never!!! I can’t do it.” She said jokingly while slapping the table. I tried to summon up a picture of Carrie out walking during a training run. My mind rejected the image – I couldn’t believe it. Yet sure enough, she learned to walk and learned to run a recovery run as a recovery run.

So what is next for this Coloradoan running protégé? Carrie says this coming year, after the base training in fall and winter, will be a money year. It will be filled with road racing and improving her PR’s in the 1500, 5000 meters, and a few steeplechases. Long term, she tries not to focus more than a year out, but she is preparing as much as she can to hopefully qualify for Beijing in 2008.

The interview is soon over and I leave feeling excited about my good fortune to have met Carrie. I think back to her comment, “I’m the rough and tumble type.” Now, I fully agree and it is exemplified physically in her athletic build, the activities she enjoys, and her ability to race the demanding and jostling steeplechase; and mentally it is typified in her take-life-by-the-reins, live it on her own terms attitude. She is living and running the Carrie Messner way.

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Marathon Dave


Dave Bell is not your ordinary runner. The Highlands Ranch resident has completed 26 marathons this year alone! The 42-year-old accountant has a lifetime total of 109 marathons. Call it an obsession. Call him crazy. He talked to Colorado Runner about why he enjoys marathons so much.

When did you start running?

I’m originally from Missouri where I grew up in a town of about 200 people. I was the youngest of six children. In order to survive I had to be faster than my older brother or get pummeled! I was active in several sports in high school, including track and field, but not cross country as our school didn’t offer it. Track consisted of “throwing” together a team for our conference meet which most of us did because it was a chance to get out of school for the day! My early running inspiration came from an older sister who ran

cross country in college and encouraged me to start running for fitness.

When did you develop a passion for marathons?

After college, I ran off and on to try to maintain some athletic shape and for weight control. In 1993, I ran my first road race at the Turkey Trot and got hooked on running events. That led to more consistent running as I was always signing up for a race and had to run to get ready for it. In 1995, I was inspired by a story a friend shared about his running the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. That inspiration led me to decide about five weeks before the Steamboat Marathon to sign up for it. I failed to consult anyone about what running a marathon would be like. I just thought if my friend could do it, so could I. I was totally clueless about preparing for a marathon and thought it would be no big deal to run 26 miles at 10K pace with only a two hour training run a couple weeks before! Boy was I wrong; I did finish, but couldn’t walk for days! I ran a few more marathons over the next couple years and then decided to try to do one every couple of months during 1998 so that I would maintain my distance base throughout the year. My first that year was in South Carolina where I saw a runner with a shirt stating they had run a marathon in all 50 states and DC. I knew right there that I had a new goal. At the time I was running my 6th marathon in my 5th state, so I already had a good start. Thus, that goal became my focus over the next few years. I generally get to mile 18 and think, why am I doing this again? What was I thinking? This is really hard!! But within hours of running a marathon, the only thing I can think of is my next one.

Why so many? How did you get this passion?

I didn’t start out with a bigger goal than to complete the 50 states. But when I saw what others accomplished (one guy completed 50 states eight times and another will run his 900th marathon this December), it inspired me to push myself to loftier goals. So after finishing the 50 states, I knew I had to get to 100 total marathons, which meant I might as well include another round of 50 states. This led to thinking about 200 marathons, etc. Really my main goal now is just to continue to enjoy the challenge of the marathon and the fun and camaraderie with other runners while out on the roads. In fact, my marathon mantra is what I call my three “F’s” of marathoning: to have fun, to have fellowship, to finish.

What’s your current goal?

Currently, I have 10 states left before my second finish of all the states. I hope to complete that goal at Twin Cities next October. I already know that I’ll go for finish number three (of a marathon in each state) which should get me close to 200 total marathons. After that, I’ll just see how the body, mind and finances are holding up! However, I hope I am able to keep running marathons as long as I live.

You’ve run 105 different marathons and only repeated four of them. Which one is your favorite?

I can’t narrow it down to just one, so when people ask I give them my top five: the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington D.C., Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota, the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio, the Mesa Falls Marathon in Ashton, Idaho, and the one in Springfield, Missouri (I had to have one from my home state!). Honorable mention goes to Vermont City. While there are some aspects of each that were better than others, these were all marathons where the overall experience was just great. There are things from several other marathons that also stick out: running around Lambeau Field at Green Bay, finishing on the 50 yard line in Notre Dame stadium at the Sunburst Marathon (and I’m not even a Fighting Irish fan), the emotion of the start at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, the most beautiful course in Estes Park, the best single aid station at the New Jersey Marathon (they had every kind of food and drink a runner could want - it was a smorgasbord!), the fun of being a “Hatfield” or a “McCoy” at the Hatfield McCoy Marathon in West Virginia, or the overall fun atmosphere at the Mardi Gras Marathon, especially at the entrance to Audubon Park. Also, Steamboat will always be special because it was my first and my 100th marathon (and hopefully my 200th!).

What is your least favorite marathon?

I can’t say that I have a least favorite. I have a few that have been disappointing in the support, the course, the shirt, the medal, etc. But I try to assume that the race folks were just having a bad day, week, or year and that they will get things worked out. Maybe I was just having a bad day, week, or year and should not let things bother me that I have no control over. I do have a worst experience. It was on Pike’s Peak, where I got physically sick at the top from the altitude and was so dehydrated by the finish that I had to have an IV. But that also led to my best recovery ever as I felt great once I had the IV.

How do you train for so many marathons?

This is probably my weakest area. I often find it hard to keep my motivation up for training. I did much better in the early years when I was just training for 5 and 10K’s. Basically, by doing 18-22 marathon per year, I rarely do long runs outside of a marathon. I also don’t worry about my time

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Bell at the Estes Park Marathon.

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or speed. I use the Galloway method of runnning and walking and determine my intervals by how my body feels at each race. If my body feels like walking more on a particular day, then that is what I do. I try to run or go to the gym at least four days per week.

Any advice to pass along to beginning marathoners?

I think the number one thing is to not be afraid of the distance. So many people say, I could never run or walk that far. I say if I can, they can. It is mostly a mental thing. Physically, I shouldn’t be able to go that distance. But mentally, I can make my body do so. Maybe it goes back to my childhood and my favorite story of the little train that could. I guess that story ingrained in me an attitude of not giving up (I think can, I think can -- finish!). I think most beginners should not get consumed with a time goal, but should focus on finishing. Also, while training is important, they should be careful not to overtrain. I’ve had countless people tell me their stories about training for a marathon only to get injured or burned out.

Does it get expensive to travel so much?

Yes, it does get expensive, but I feel I’m pretty savvy when it comes to getting deals on travel. Also, being single helps. If I was married with a family, I don’t think I’d be able to pursue my marathon goals as much as I do. I pretty much do all my own planning and use several different websites to search out the best deals. I plan my race schedule about a year in advance, so I start looking for deals as early as possible. Also, having traveled as much has I do, I have a pretty good idea of what a good airfare price is to most cities, so I know when to book based on that experience. I can then save my frequent flier miles for the times when I feel I can’t get a good deal on the airfare.

What races have you finished recently?

I recently completed a string of five marathons in five weekends starting with a trail marathon in Iowa (Iowa Trail Marathon), followed by the Tupelo Marathon (in Mississippi), the Erie Marathon (in Pennsylvania), the Air Force Marathon (in Dayton, OH) and finishing with the Omaha Marathon. Tupelo was a last minute addition to my schedule. I had planned to run in Mississippi in November, but that marathon was the Mississippi Coast Marathon, so I doubted they wouold have it this year. My upcoming schedule is: October 16 - Baystate in Lowell, MA, October 22 - Breakers in Newport, RI, October 23 - Mystic Places in E. Lyme, CT, October 30 - Marine Corp, November 12 - Richmond in VA, November 13 - Huntington in WV, December 3 - Memphis and January 7 and 8 - the Goofy double at Disney, which involves running the half marathon on Saturday and the full marathon on Sunday.

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The typical relay teams consisted of twelve members who would run three legs each with a total mileage ranging from 11.4 miles to 19.1 miles. The masochistic runners who needed a bigger challenge had the option of forming six member ultra teams – choosing either to run six consecutive legs (the 6 x 1) with an average length of 35.2 miles, or six alternating legs (6 x 6).

I waited until the last minute to look for a team but found that, as with most relay races, there were many teams missing runners due to last minute injuries. Keeping the entire team healthy before the event is probably the greatest challenge of a relay team leader. I was not only picked up fairly quickly, I was picked up by the team projected to win the event. Dennis Vanderheiden, the captain of No Small Feet and the brother of the race director, was known for recruiting fast runners for his teams.

The event began in waves at the Budweiser Tour Center with start times determined by a team’s average 10K time. Although I had

done several 24 hour relays before, I had never been on such a competitive team; the experience was somewhat solitary for the first few hours. The bustle and energy at 6 a.m. when the first teams started was strikingly different from the feel at 11 a.m. when our team began. We were the only team in the last wave and it was strangely anticlimactic as Tom Carminati stood alone at the start line while the DJ kept announcing to the nearly empty parking lot. We gave Tom a hearty cheer as he raced down the road, the closest runner already an hour ahead. It would be almost five hours before we would catch up to another team.

The day was beautiful and hot – a little too hot. As we cheered our first runner down the mercilessly unshaded Owl Canyon Road, just north of Fort Collins, I was thankful that I was in Van 2 and wouldn’t be running until late afternoon. Each team had two transport vehicles, Van 1 carrying the first six runners and Van 2 carrying runners 7-12. The vans would leapfrog throughout the relay, meeting at van exchange points to handoff our

baton, a yellow Livestrong bracelet. By the time Brad Pace, the first runner

in our van, began his leg at 2 p.m., we were all antsy to get started. Most of our first legs involved running uphill at altitudes between 6,000 and 8,000 feet. I had a few pre-race jitters worrying about racing at altitude – something that usually lays me flat on my back. Brad kept repeating his warning, “Don’t go anaerobic.” I guess I listened because I felt surprisingly good on my leg. But that could have been the result of the pit bull chasing me down the road, frightening away any sense of pain or fatigue I might have felt. Later, I realized he was friendly. The foliage lining the road was vibrantly fertile from the recent rains and the pit bull and I enjoyed a couple miles of beautiful scenery before he decided to go home. But before I could get lonely, I heard my teammates cheering me on and I finished exhilarated by the exercise and the camaraderie of our team.

A friend of mine had opted not to do the relay because there were no trail legs on the race, but the dirt and paved roads did not disappoint. The course wound its way through the scenic prairie of Owl Canyon to the open rolling pine forests of Red Feather Lakes. After our van completed its first legs, we drove through the Roosevelt National Forest over the thickly forested Sand Creek Pass (Elevation 10,269 feet). At dusk, we broke out of the forest with the sweeping Laramie River Valley below us. The setting sun cast a breathtaking orange glow over the grasses below. The runners spread out on the dirt road ahead looked like a Nike

by Marcie Glass

I had always heard Steamboat Springs described in wonderful terms, but despite good intentions, I had never visited the popular mountain town. I would have thought that when I finally made my way there, I would have driven. As it turns out, my first visit involved running there. August 17th, 2005 marked the inaugural Wild West Relay - a 195 mile, 24 hour relay race from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. I was lucky enough to be a member of No Small Feet, one of the 59 teams to participate.

The event was the culmination of Paul Vanderheiden’s two year vision. The Englewood resident, a relay junkie who has participated in the Colorado Relay, Hood to Coast, Providian Relay, and Wasatch Relay, decided to focus his passion into the creation of his own event. He plotted the route hoping that the popular destination city as well as the playful tagline “Get Your Ass Over the Pass” would draw runners. Not only did he sign up more teams than he had hoped for, he attracted a couple of out of state teams as well.

Brad Pace hands the baton off to Todd Mellinger at exchange 19 in the middle

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Race director Paul Vanderheiden and volunteer Kate Muldoon.

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Connie Ahrnsbrak

Connie Ahrnsbrak of Lakewood is one of the top senior runners in the region. This 65-year-old runner is a member of the Colorado Masters Running Association, the Colorado Columbines, and the Denver Trail Runners. She kept busy last summer and fall by racing almost every weekend, Connie was rst in her age group at the following races: Trespass Trail Challenge 5M, South Valley Park Trail Race, Miles For Miracles 4M, Hamlin Scramble Trail Run, Provo River Half Marathon, Indian Peaks 10K, A Day to Remember 5K, CMRA Barr Lake 15K, and the Silent Trails Memorial Race. In addition, she nished as the second overall female at the Railroad Run 5K in Strasburg and the third overall female at the Parker Pebble 4M XC Race. Connie can be found most days running along the Bear Creek Trail in Lakewood.

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Clark Fox

Clark Fox of Denver has been tearing up the trail running scene this year. This 43-year-old masters runner has traveled all over the state to compete in some of the most demanding trail races around. Some of his accomplishments in the past few months include fourth overall and rst master at the Silverton Alpine Marathon, rst overall at the Creede Mountain Run (left), rst overall at the Lair O’ The Bear Trail Run, a tenth place overall nish at the Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, and seventh overall and rst master at the Twilight Trail Race at South Valley Park. Clark is a member of the Denver Trail Runners, a group of runners who meet every Thursday evening throughout the year in the foothills of Jefferson County.

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As darkness descended, we headed north to the small Wyoming town of Woods Landing, just north of the Colorado border. This was the next van exchange point and we had a few hours to rest. We were surrounded by more teams at this point and the environment was festive. The full moon was brilliantly shining when Steve Santana came flying into the exchange and our van began our second legs through the Medicine Bow National Forest. As we drove from exchange to exchange, I wondered what the occasionally passing vehicles thought of the headlamps bobbing down the remote road. We were all tired but the nighttime legs are what make relays so memorable. It is a surreal solitary experience to run down a dark road at an unthinkable hour of the night and makes you feel like part of something crazy and adventurous.

I don’t know how adventure racers go multiple days without sleep because, despite all the fun, at 2 a.m. sleep was the only thing I could think about. At the next van exchange, even without the missing sleeping pad I was too tired to search for, I slept immediately and blissfully for a couple of hours. It seemed like only moments later when our teammates in Van 1 arrived. Being on a fast team meant less rest – something I was not happy about when I was dragging myself out of my warm sleeping bag. Our speedy teammates had caught and passed every team ahead of them. We were now the leading team.

As Brad Pace chugged up Rabbit Ears pass (Elevation 9,680’) on his third and final leg,

the sunrise glowing behind him, we chatted with the volunteers at the next exchange who had been waiting since 4 in the morning. They had created a tropical theme with seashells, swirling kites, and bright colors to keep our minds off of the numbing cold. They were just two of the many race volunteers vitally needed to run each exchange point. Teams had the option of providing two of their own volunteers or paying an extra fee to have non-profit groups supply volunteers for them. The second option raised $10,000 for several local non-profit groups.

I appreciated the volunteers but was even more grateful when I realized that many of them were more sleep deprived than the runners. Kate Muldoon was one of the three zone coordinators, in charge of a group of exchange stations, and had not slept at all. When I saw her at 5 a.m. she was babbling in her exhaustion. Later at 3 p.m. she would brightly tell me she was on her third wind. “Third wind?” I thought, amazed. “What time did she have her second wind?” Despite her occasionally jerking head, which betrayed her true fatigue, she reflected the sentiment that seemed to be shared by all the volunteers – she was having a great time.

Our last legs followed Highway 40, crossing the Continental Divide and then descending steeply into beautiful Steamboat Springs. After briefly following the bike trail along the Yampa River, the course finished at the Steamboat Middle School track. Brian Giauque came running down the track at 9 a.m. and our team fell in behind him to the finish, our total time a little over 22 hours.

Teams continued to trickle in

throughout the day. The runners’ ages and ability levels varied as much as their names, including Phat Men Running, 2 Assess Smaller Passes, and the Rickety Chicks. Everyone seemed thrilled at their individual experiences and excitedly shared their stories. I was told that the first member of the ultra 6 x 1 team, The Over the Hill Gang, finished his 36 mile leg and then jumped on his bike and rode the 60-some miles home to Longmont where he had another engagement. There were also the two teams in the Flatlanders division with all 12 members living below an elevation of 2,500 feet. When asked how the altitude was for them, a member of the Dallas Hill Wrangler’s emphatic, “Hard,” said it all.

Paul Vanderheiden, the race director, looked exhausted from two nights in a row of only three hours of sleep; he had been phenomenally thorough, even including details such as the number of cell phone reception bars on each leg description and color coding the blinking lights that helped direct nighttime runners. His efforts were rewarded by the overwhelmingly positive feedback. It was a stellar event and many teams said they’d be back next year to get their “Ass over the Pass.”

As for finally being able to explore Steamboat Springs… well that would have to wait one more day. First things first – I was going to get some sleep.

Author Marcie Glass wrote about her experience at the Colorado Outward Bound Relay in issue 12 of Colorado Runner. The Wild West Relay 2006 is scheduled for August 11th. For more information go to www.wildwestrelay.com.

A member of the Thundering Herd team races the setting sun.

The No Small Feet team poses at the finish line. The team wonthe Wild West Relay with an official time of 22:30:20.


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USATF News...News From Long Distance Running Chair

Fall is finally here! It’s always one of my favorite times of the year to be out running! There has been some major news in the last few weeks concerning USATF National Championships and our state. Due to the tireless efforts of Pete Julian (world class runner, coach at Metro State, and race director of the Greatest XC Meet on the Planet) and his organizing committee, USATF has awarded the 2007 National XC Championships to Boulder! This race is the selection race for the team that will represent the United States at the World XC Championships to be held in Kenya in 2007. “This is wonderful news for the city of Boulder and the state of Colorado,” said Julian, after the announcement. “To have the USA Cross Country Championships in the running mecca of the world is going to be absolutely amazing. The support here for an event like this is through the roof.” The very best America has to offer will be competing at the Flatirons Golf Course in Boulder in February of 2007. The course is spectator friendly and will be a great opportunity for you to see the top athletes competing in a unique setting. We will keep you updated in the months leading up to the event. Following on the heels of that announcement, the Post News Colorado Colfax Marathon has announced they were awarded the USATF Club Relay

Challenge for Men and Women. Co-manager of the race, Creigh Kelley said, “We are thrilled that our National Governing Body has selected this debut event for their National Club Championship venue. We hope that competitive National clubs will choose May 21st, 2006 as a way to demonstrate their team relay competitive excellence, and we hope that Colorado clubs will take up the gauntlet to defend their turf.” The USATF Club Relay Championship is open to all USATF member clubs. If your club isn’t a USATF Club, then get on your officers to join! There will be prize money to be won by the clubs and you can see how your club stacks up against the rest of the country. Teams will be made up of five members, who must also belong to USATF. The relay will be run Eikden style with legs of 10K,5K,10K,5K, and 12K. We will have more details as this event gets closer. Here’s news from Race Walking Chair Mike Blanchard: Coloradans represented our state well at several World and National Championships in the past few months! Here are results from the World Masters Games held in Edmonton, Canada from July 24 through 31st: 5K Racewalk, Rita Sinkovec - 1st 65-69 33:16:59; 10K Racewalk, Rita Sinkovec - 1st 65-69 1:06:15; 20K Racewalk, Mike Blanchard - 2nd 40-44 1:54:03. At the USATF National Masters Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4th through 7th: 5K Racewalk, Michael Blanchard - 1st 40-44 26:41:13; 10K Racewalk, Michael Blanchard - 1st 40-44 55:07. At the World Masters Athletic Championships in San Sebastian, Spain on August 22nd through September 3rd: 5K Racewalk, Marianne Martino- 5th 55-59 29:48:57, Rita Sinkovec - 2nd 65-69 31:45::74, 10K Racewalk, Marianne Martino - 5th 55-59 1:02:12, Rita Sinkovec - 3rd 65-69 1:08:11. Upcoming racewalk events include the Halloween Hustle in Denver, the Heart Center 10K in Loveland, the Panicking Poultry in Boulder and Steve’s Rudolph Ramble in Denver.

USATF 15K Colorado ChampionshipsStapleton Stampede 15K/5K

Denver, COAugust 27, 2005

Several elite men raced for the prize money in this

year’s 15K championship race. Charles Kamindo of Boulder pulled away from the pack after just two miles. He won in 47:04, which is a quick five minute per mile pace. David Kiruri,

also of Boulder, was one minute behind to earn second place in 48:04. Austin Vigil of Ft. Collins finished third in 48:31. Kara Roy of Ft. Collins won the female USATF Colorado 15K Championship, pocketing $500. Her winning time of 58:01 was more than two minutes faster than second place. Elizabeth Roodell, also of Ft. Collins, finished second in 1:00:31. Lindsey Scherf, 18, of Scarsdale, NY was the outright winner in the 5K, running 17:21. Lisdsey is a sophomore at Harvard. She is the current American Junior Record holder in the 10,000 meters on the track in 32:51.20. She was in Colorado for the summer for high altitude training and needed some speed work. The post-race festivities included a kids

run, a live band, a clown, a children’s train ride and a pizza lunch for everyone.

-Jessica Griffiths

198 Finishers (109 - 15K, 89 - 5K) - WinningTime Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Sunny, 75 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5330’

15K Male (Overall): 1. Charles Kamindo, 26, Boulder, CO, 47:04; 2. David Kiruri, 27, Boulder, CO, 48:04; 3. Austin Vigil, 24, Ft. Collins, CO, 48:31; 4. Paul Rugat, 34, Kenya, 49:29; 5. Greg Mitchell, 31, Colorado Springs, CO, 49:55; 6. Art Siemers, 32, Golden, CO, 50:33; 7. Gannon White, 29, Greeley, CO, 52:52; 8. Riley Scott, 28, Boulder, CO, 54:37; 9. Brian Ream, 29, Dayton, OH, 55:09; 10. Andy Nelson, 25, Denver, CO, 56:38. Masters (40+): 1. Robert Killorin, 49, Broomfield, CO, 1:02:53; 2. Greg Tantum, 40, Denver, CO, 1:03:40; 3. Don Tubbs, 46, 1:05:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. James Zarlengo, 52, Aurora, CO, 1:22:50; 2. Durant Carpenter, 59, Centennial, CO, 1:37:37. Female (Overall): 1. Kara Roy, 25, Ft. Collins, CO, 58:01; 2. Elizabeth Roodell, 26, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:00:31; 3. Kelly Handel, 27, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:04:18; 4. Monique Beausoleil, 30, Erie, CO, 1:11:33; 5. Janel Chin, 24, Broomfield, CO, 1:14:26, 6. Ashriel Lutz, 28, Denver, CO, 1:15:42; 7. Jennifer Doft, 25, Denver, CO, 1:17:52; 8. Beth Welken, 24, Denver, CO, 1:19:37; 9. Lisa Scott, 27, Boulder, CO, 1:20:22; 10. Shelby Dennis, 31, Denver, CO, 1:20:50. Masters (40+): 1. Kathy Klesmit, 53, Golden, CO, 1:23:45; 2. Kristi Althoff, 47, Hudson, CO, 1:24:25; 3. Becky Banes, 40, Centennial, CO, 1:27:04. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathy Klesmit, 53, Golden, CO, 1:23:45; 2. Katy Carpenter, 52, Boulder, CO, 1:29:03; 3. Helene Mchendry, 54, Denver, CO, 1:37:26. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Erlend Engum, 24, Ft. Collins, CO, 17:49; 2. Dave Clarke, 28, Boulder, CO, 18:56; 3. Jamie Boese, 46, Thornton, CO, 19:03. Female (Overall): 1. Lindsey Scherf, 18, Searsdale, NY, 17:21; 2. Jennifer Lee, 32, Firestone, CO, 20:16; 3. Sivhilde Houmb, 31, Ft. Collins, CO, 21:46.

Top Runners Compete at 15K Championships

The leaders push through mile one.Photo by Derek Griffiths/Colorado Runner

2005 USATF Colorado Association Cross Country Championships

CU Rocky Mountain ShootoutBoulder, CO

October 1, 2005

The 2005 USATF Colorado Association Cross Country Championships were contested under sunny skies and warm temperatures at the University of Colorado’s CU Rocky Mountain Shootout. Brooke

Kish and Jason Hubbard took top honors in the open division on the challenging Buffalo Ranch course that features two trips up “Jawbone Hill.” Kish jumped out to an early lead, finishing the 5.8 kilometer woman’s race in 22:21, followed by Colleen Stroud in 22:42. Lesia Atkinson rounded out the top three finishers in 23:17. In the women’s masters division, Sarah Krakoff blitzed the field with a commanding 23:14 win over middle distance masters champion Sheri Lynn Wright and Susan Schulte. Alamosa’s Hubbard employed a similar strategy in the men’s open race, opening a early lead and running unchallenged over the 8 kilometer course in 26:11, followed by Ewen North in 27:36

and Brian Glotzbach in 29:56. In the men’s masters division, Rob Gilbert took top honors in 28:41 over Rich Disley in 29:10, and national 800/1500 meter track champion Steve Gallegos, 50, in 30:55. The over 55 men’s masters division was contested on the 5.8K course and pitched two national champion teammates in a battle for top honors. Erie’s Dave Dooley came out on top with a surge on his second trip up Jawbone Hill for a convincing win in 22:08 over Rick Katz in 22:25 and Carl Mohr in 23:07. The race was highlighted by a trio of national team champions in the men’s 75 age group with the Boulder Road Runner’s Rod Smythe taking the crown in 32:30, followed by Bill Turley in 33:34, and Ken Wright in 42:39.

- John Tope

361 Finishers (81 - 8K, 50 - 5.8K, 127 - College Men, 103 - Col-lege Women) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 85 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5360’

8K Male (Overall): 1. Jason Hubbard, 26:11; 2. Aden Ahmed, 26:32; 3. John Butkey, 26:36; 4. Kenyon Neuman, 26:41; 5. Ryan Deak, 27:16; 6. Aaron Braun, 27:17; 7. Peter Doner, 27:24, 8. Brian Medigovich, 27:29; 9. Nicholas Lara, 27:29; 10. Jeff Boele, 27, 27:33. 8K Masters (40+): 1. Rob Gilbert, 40, 28:41; 2. Rich Dissly, 40, 29:10; 3. Steve Gallegos, 50, 30:55. 5.8K Grand Masters (55+): 1. Dave Dooley, 58, 22:08; 2. Rick Katz, 57, 22:25; 3. Carl Mohr, 55, 23:07. 5.8K Seniors (60+): 1. Jeff Martin, 64 28:36; 2. Hank Kaplan, 66, 32:19; 3. Verne Carlson, 72, 30:24. 5.8K Female (Overall): 1. Brooke

Kish, 29, 22:21; 2. Colleen Stroud, 32, 22:42; 3. Alexandra Mary Newman, 33, 22:55; 4. Linnea Dudwell, 23:02; 5. Sarah Krakoff, 40, 23:14; 6. Lesia Atkinson, 39, 23:17; 7. Erin Weber, 23:36; 8. Sarah Lord, 27, 23:43; 9. Renee Mayer, 23:58; 10. Sara Callor, 27, 23:58. Masters (40+): 1. Sarah Krakoff, 40, 23:14; 2. Sheri Lynn Wright, 41, 24:31; 3. Susan Schulte, 49, 26:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cathy Nicoletti, 54, 26:46; 2. Gail Hunter Carlson, 61, 28:06; 3. Sue Butcher, 52, 28:53. Se-niors 5.8K (60+): 1. Gail Hunter Carlson, 61, 28:06; 2. Judith Smythe, 68, 33:52; 3. Lois Calhoun, 70, 34:42. 8K College Men (Overall): 1. Bret Schoolmeester, University of Colorado, 24:55; 2. Kelly Christensen, Western State, 25:11; 3. Bradley Harkrader, University of Colorado, 25:27; 4. Jesus Solis, Adams State College, 25:31; 5. Aucencio Martinez, Adams State College, 25:33; 6. Payton Batliner, University of Colo-rado, 25:35; 7. Mario Macias, Adams State College, 25:37; 8. Billy Nelson, University of Colorado, 25:48; 9. James Strang, University of Colorado, 25:51; 10. Stephen Pifer, University of Colorado, 25:58. 5.8K College Women (Overall): 1. Christine Bolf, University of Colorado, 20:53; 2. Jenny Barringer, Uni-versity of Colorado, 21:07; 3. Emily Mortensen, Adams State College, 21:16; 4. Victoria Martinez, Adams State College, 21:28; 5. Kalin Toedebusch, University of Colorado, 21:28; 6. Mi-chelle Icban, Adams State College, 21:35; 7. Brittany Somers, Adams State College, 21:35; 8. Esther Komen, Western State, 21:52; 9. Sarah Shepard, CU-Colorado Springs, 21:52, 10. Shannon Payne, CU-Colorado Springs, 21:53.

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CU Shootout Hosts Cross Country Championships

Photos by Derek Griffiths/Colorado Runner


Brooke Kish of Evergreen wins the Colorado USATF XC Title.

Aish Wins National Marathon Title

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Twin Cities Marathon St. Paul, Minnesota

October 2, 2005by Charlie Mahler, Running USA Wire

A track standout making her marathon debut survived difficulty in the final miles to claim the USA marathon title. Nicole Aish of Gunnison won in the Twin Cities Marathon in 2:40:21. Aish was a lead pack unto herself, finding no one to follow her to what she hoped would be a 2:34 marathon debut. Aish had amassed a three-and-a-half minute lead by the half-way point, and was reportedly clear by more than five minutes at the 18 mile mark. Not unlike Blake Russell’s 2003 debut victory here, however, the off-the-front racing in the early miles meant a lot of suffering along St. Paul’s Summit Avenue in the late-going for Aish, who stopped twice due to leg cramps in the final five miles. “I was just throwing my body forward,” Aish explained. “I started blacking out at about twenty. I knew I was slowing. I thought someone might catch me, but I just tried to stay positive and keep my legs moving. I knew I had to finish. I’d always heard about hitting the wall and I think I hit the wall pretty good.” Aish’s hard landing was cushioned by the $30,000 she earned for the overall win and USA Open title. Her time was the slowest women’s winning time in race history. Mbarek Hussein, 40, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Kenya living in Albuquerque, fought unseasonable humidity and windy conditions to win the men’s USA Open and

Masters titles in 2 hours, 18 minutes, 28 seconds. “Actually, I don’t think I made a move, I only kept the same pace,” Hussein, the younger brother of three-time Boston Marathon champion Ibrahim Hussein explained. “I thought I was slowing down, but I looked back and I didn’t see anyone coming. It felt kind of hard running alone.” In this, the first opportunity for athletes to qualify for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, 12 women and only three men made the standards of 2:47:00 and 2:22:00, respectively. Most notable among the qualifiers was 48-year-old Joan Benoit Samuelson, the gold medalist at the inaugural Olympic Marathon in 1984 and until 2003, the U.S. record-holder in the event. “I just said, you’re not getting any younger. Twin Cities is the first Olympic Trials qualifier and then the window closes until next year. You have your health, go for it,” Benoit Samuelson said of her choice to run here. “I’d had a nagging hamstring and Achilles problem that were compensation injuries - one for the other - but I finally started to feel like I was getting it together this summer.” Samuelson clocked 2:46:27 for 11th overall and runner-up in the master’s division. Despite the weather with strong winds and unseasonable humidity, both races had a record number of finishers with 7,753 runners completing the marathon and 4,085 finishing the TC 10 Mile “Shortcut to the Capitol.” The Twin Cities Marathon will host the USA Marathon Championships for open and masters men and women again in 2006.Photo by Wayne Kryduba / RunMinnesota

Boulder Center For Sports Medicine

Holds Lecture SeriesAll lectures are free to the public and will be held at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine at 311 Mapleton Avenue in Boulder on Wednesday nights.

October 19, 2005 - 7:00 pmPower, Aerodynamics, and Cycling Biomechanics:Todd Carver, MS - Biomechanist

November 2, 2005 - 7:00 pmErgogenic Aides and Sports Nutrition Supplements: Colleen Cooke,MS RD - Sports Dietitian

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Carpenter Smashes the Leadville 100 Mile Record!


Photo by Karen Pate/Courtesy of Leadville 100

Leadville 100 MileLeadville, CO

August 20, 2005

In one of the most stunning wins in the history of ultrarunning, Matt Carpenter soared to victory and crushed the course record at the Leadville 100 by clocking a lightning fast time of 15 hours, 42 minutes and 59 seconds. This shattered the previous course record by more than 90 minutes, which was set by Paul Dewitt last year in 17 hours, 16 minutes and 19 seconds. Carpenter, who lives in Manitou Springs, completed the course more than three hours before the next closest competitor which had officials scrambling to prepare the finish line.

Carpenter is most well known for winning the Pikes Peak Marathon six times. After his Leadville success, he drove back to the Pikes Peak Marathon to congratulate competitors there. In last year’s Leadville 100, Carpenter suffered leg pain and walked the last 33 miles of the race.

Dan Vega of Colorado Springs finished second in the Leadville 100 in 19:03:01. Nikki

Kimball of Bozeman, Montana won the women’s race in 20 hours, 28 minutes and 21 seconds, which was good enough for seventh overall.

-Jessica Griffiths

213 Finishers - Timing by: Leadville 100 - Weather: Cloudy and Cool, 40-50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 9900’, High Point = Hope Pass at 12,600’

Male (Overall): 1. Matt Carpenter, Manitou Springs, CO, 15:42:59; 2. Dan Vega, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:03:01; 3. Erik Solof, Denver, CO, 19:15:16; 4. Joe Kulak, Lakewood, CO, 19:28:37; 5. Mark Hartell, Meerbrook, Staffs, UK, 19:35:19; 6. Brian Fisher, Littleton, CO, 19:51:10; 7. Jeffrey Tiegs, Ft. Carson, CO, 20:37:55; 8. Daniel Schmidt, Denver, CO, 20:40:04; 9. Harry Harcrow, Woodland Park, CO, 21:07:54; 10. Ryan Cooper, Erie, CO, 21:45:25. Masters (40+): 1. Matt Carpenter, Manitou Springs, CO, 15:42:59; Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jonathan Zeif, Ft. Collins, CO, 23:10:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Rex Stickland, Chartham, Kent, UK, 25:56:37. Female (Overall): 1. Nikki Kimball, Bozeman, MT, 20:28:21; 2. Kristin Sybrowsky, Seattle, WA, 22:03:03; 3. Tania Pacev, Littleton, CO, 22:49:07; 4. Jamie Donaldson, Littleton, CO, 23:37:40; 5. Jennifer Stuht, Denver, CO, 23:57:43; 6. Tammy Stone, Florence, CO, 24:35:09; 7. Amber DeBoer, Bailey, CO, 25:50:40; 8. Tia Bodington, Denver, CO, 26:54:30; 9. Rickie Redland, Salida, CO, 27:24:34; 10. Julie Arter, Tucson, AZ, 27:26:55. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, Littleton, CO, 22:49:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rickie Redland, Salida, CO, 27:24:34.

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Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon RacesBreckenridge, COSeptember 4, 2005

Silverthorne’s Paul Brett decided at the last minute to run this year’s Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon. As a Colorado State University graduate, Brett had always attended the CU-CSU football game instead. However, this year, he was unable to obtain tickets to the game. So instead, one of the top trail runners in the area toed the line and took home the top prize. “I have run all of the course before, but just never at one time. It is a great feeling to win one of the more prestigious titles in Colorado Trail Running.” Brett’s winning time of 3:40:22 was 12 minutes faster than second place. On the women’s side of things, Kaija Staley, a top runner from Pueblo, finished fifth overall in 4:08:58, ten minutes ahead of the second female. One thing that makes the Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon unique is the distance. It is advertised as a marathon, but the measured distance is only 24.5 miles. However, with 5,500 feet of elevation gain, a high point of 12,400 feet and an average elevation of 10,900’, there are not many complaints from runners on the distance being short. One draw back of the “short” course is the fact that it can not be used as a marathon in the quest for a marathon in every state, as these must be run on 26.2 mile or longer courses. There were also two other events on the same day. First was the “Ten-Mile” run which is actually a half marathon that is run in the “Ten Mile Range” of mountains that are the backdrop

to the towns of Breckenridge and Frisco. This race follows the same initial ascent of the mountain as the marathon, but turns off at the high point and heads straight down the mountain. The winner was John Bonnett of Lakewood. However, he was not the first person across the finish line as Andy Ames had unknowingly missed a turn and cut the course short by two miles. There was also a problem in the women’s half marathon as Heather Hunt was leading on the descent and missed a turn. She did realize it and back tracked to the point where she ran off course and continued down the mountain to finish third. The winner was 20-year-old Jennah Keidel of Ft. Collins. The third and final race to take place was the five mile. At the onset, Patrick Neel of Breckenridge shot to the lead and never looked back. He would move up one spot from his second place finish last year to win in 39:03, beating last years winner, Derek Griffiths of Littleton, by almost two minutes. Meghan Newlin of Breckenridge was a runaway winner for the women, clocking 52:37, three minutes faster than the next female finisher.

- Derek Griffiths

427 Finishers (138 - Marathon, 183 - Half Marathon, 106 - 5M) - Timing by: Mavrick Sports - Weather: Sunny and Cool, 50-60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 9800’

Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Paul Brett, 32, Silverthorne, CO 3:40:22; 2. Steve Cavalli, 44, Broomfield, CO, 3:52:03; 3. Robert Africa, 32, Boulder, CO, 3:54:51; 4. Todd Kennedy, 31, Carbondale, CO, 3:59:54; 5. Danny Teodorn, 35, Breckenridge, CO, 4:08:58; 6. Jerry Cullum, 26, Laramie, WY, 4:10:46; 7. John Jennings, 45, Leadville, CO, 4:12:35; 8. Duke Barlow, 29, Breckenridge, CO, 4:14:55; 9. Matt Aronson, 27, Fort Collins, CO, 4:15:24; 10. Huck Rohl, 31, Boulder, CO, 4:15:26. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Cavalli, 44, Broomfield, CO, 3:52:03. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Clint Roberts, 53, Hot

Sulphur Springs, CO, 4:45:04. Seniors (60+): 1. Don Adolf, 68, Leadville, CO, 6:44:56. Female (Overall): 1. Kaija Staley, 30, Pueblo, CO, 4:08:58; 2. Kirsten Kindt, 40, Boulder, CO, 4:18:10; 3. Becky Wheeler, 31, Casper, WY, 4:25:47; 4. Kate Lapides, 42, 4:38:17; 5. Sarah Mccullough, 25, Laramie, WY, 4:49:07; 6. Martha Lunsky, 46, Frisco, CO, 4:49:15; 7. Amanda McIntosh, 40, San Antonio, TX, 4:53:16; 8. Jamie Falcon, 27, Breckenridge, CO, 4:54:53; 9. Caroline Szuch, 32, Evergreen, CO, 4:57:28; 10. Alayne Foster, 31, Snowbird, UT, 5:00:08. Masters (40+): 1. Kirsten Kindt, 40, Boulder, CO, 4:18:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Cheri Basher, 51, Pueblo West, CO, 6:01:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Sharon Crawford, 60, Frisco, CO, 6:35:19. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. John Bonnett, 23, Lakewood, CO, 2:04:07; 2. Mark Vessely, 33, Lakewood, CO, 2:04:08; 3. Steve Kral, 43, Midway, KY, 2:04:18; 4. Roger Cox, 37, Frisco, CO, 2:04:45; 5. Pete Webber, 35, Boulder, CO, 2:05:31; 6. Kent Thompson, 36, 2:05:47; 7. Brian Cross, 46, Evergreen, CO, 2:06:35; 8. Jim Lee, 36, Elbert, CO, 2:07:16; 9. Aaron Hall, 34, 2:07:32; 10. Nathan Brown, 26, Littleton, CO, 2:08:13. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Kral, 43, Midway, KY, 2:04:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jerry Proctor, 55, Valparaiso, IN, 2:14:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Tim Fischer, 61, Kansas City, MO, 2:51:43. Female (Overall): 1. Jennah Keidel, 20, Ft. Collins, CO, 2:06:31; 2. Anita Oritz, 41, Eagle, CO, 2:07:44; 3. Heather Hunt, 31, Englewood, CO, 2:07:53; 4. Monica Wilson, 38, Breckenridge, CO, 2:10:06; 5. Jill Walker, 27, 2:10:35; 6. Michele Jensen, 34, Littleton, CO, 2:17:28; 7. Shawna Henderson, 30, Breckenridge, Oo, 2:22:24; 8. Catherine Burns, 46, Dallas, TX, 2:22:28; 9. Emily Boyd, 39, Breckenridge, CO, 2:22:32; 10. Bridget Bowers, 35, 2:22:32. Masters (40+): 1. Anita Oritz, 41, Eagle, CO, 2:07:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rocket Nelson, 50, Breckenridge, CO, 2:37:14. 5M Male (Overall): 1. Patrick Neel, 18, Breckenridge, CO, 39:03; 2. Derek Griffiths, 30, Littleton, CO, 40:49; 3. Kyle Ahern, 19, Breckenridge, CO, 41:56; 4. Marshall Sneed, 16, Breckenridge, CO, 44:30; 5. Victor Hamilton, 27, Fairfield, CT, 44:31. Masters (40+): 1. Matthew Brandt, 43, Broomfield, CO, 44:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Eric Lindblad, 50, Littleton, CO, 48:03. Seniors (60+): 1. Thomas Chambers, 62, Littleton, CO, 57:52. Female (Overall): 1. Meghan Newlin, 26, Breckenridge, CO, 52:37; 2. Jenny Busse, 28, 55:27; 3. Kelley Mccafferty, 42, Minturn, CO, 56:05; 4. Margaret Mcdonough, 35, Superior, CO, 56:48; 5. Anne Parmley, 41, Breckenridge, CO, 56:58. Masters (40+): 1. Kelley Mccafferty, 42, Minturn, CO, 56:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Maude Slagle, 55, Massillon, OH, 1:08:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Mcgee, 61, Littleton, CO, 1:20:08.

Sunny Skies For Breckenridge Marathon


Labor Day Race Attracts Nearly 700!KUVO Labor Day Race In The City 5.28K

Denver, COSeptember 5, 2005

With a live jazz band entertaining the runners, this was a race to remember. The third annual event featured a run and walk over a 5,280 meter course, and also a team challenge event. Kevin Gallagher of Denver won the race, running 17:54. Bridget MacKinnon of Denver was the first female in 20:55. The race started in the northwest corner of Washington Park and runners turned counter- clockwise around the inner road of the park. The jazz89 Labor Day Race in the

City is an annual event that directly benefits community-based public radio and supports the station’s Legacy of Diversity Capital Campaign to assure the continuation of innovative and diverse programming in the Denver area. Funds raised are dedicated to the construction of the new transmission tower, conversion to digital broadcasting, and replacing or renovating a building. The post race party not only featured live entertainment, but also food from sponsors like Steamworks Brewery and the Great Harvest Bread Company, among others.

- Jessica Griffiths

689 Finishers - Timing by: Rocky Mountain Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 65 degrees - Elevation: Start = 5310’, Finish = 5325’

Male (Overall): 1. Kevin Gallagher, 26, Denver, CO, 17:54; 2. Brian Glotzbach, 30, Denver, CO, 18:31; 3. Vince Calyo, 39, 18:43; 4. Scott Kukel, 31, Castle Rock, CO, 18:51; 5. Richard Paradis, 40, 19:20; 6. Salim Haji, 34, Denver, CO, 19:50; 7. Jay Survil, 46, 19:56; 8. David Rothenburger, 37, Lakewood, CO, 19:57; 9. Peter Donelan, 42, Centennial, CO, 20:03; 10. Charles Schultz, 49, Parker, CO, 20:15. Masters (40+): 1. Richard Paradis, 40, 19:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Pierce, 50, Englewood, CO, 20:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Smitham, 61, Golden, CO, 23:31. Female (Overall): 1. Bridget MacKinnon, 28, Denver, CO, 20:55. 2. Angela Anderson, 24, Denver, CO, 21:41; 3. Deb Cunningham, 43, Denver, CO, 22:39; 4. Karen Voss, 40, Denver, CO, 22:47; 5. Lilia Abaibourova, 23, Denver, CO, 22:58; 6. Angie Korb, 30, Westminster, CO, 22:59; 7. Bonnie Keefe, 40, Centennial, CO, 23:09; 8. Sherry Zerr, 26, Denver, CO, 23:11; 9. Jennifer Gillespie, 36, Empire, CO, 23:40; 10. Kara Pellowe, 15, Parker, CO, 23:57. Masters (40+): 1. Deb Cunningham, 43, Denver, CO, 22:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Helen Hertzog-Mang, 51, Denver, CO, 27:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Myra Rhodes, 73, Centennial, CO, 27:26. Runners pass the one mile mark.A saxophone player leads the runners.


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American Discovery Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

ENT Community Fitness Challenge 5KColorado Springs, CO

September 5, 2005

The 2005 version of the American Discovery Trail Marathon was a huge success. The half marathon doubled in the number of participants, and with the addition of a 5K, the total numbers grew by over 300 participants. The marathon was dominated by masters runners as 42-year-old Henk Moorlag of Broomfield and 46-year-old Tania Pacev of Littleton took home top honors. Henk’s time of 2:56:06 was a new masters course record, as was Tania’s time of 3:22:19. In the half marathon, Greg Augspurger of Manitou Springs ran away from the field, winning by an astounding eight minutes! In the women’s half marathon, local masters runner Amy Reignier of Colorado Springs set a new course record, running 1:28:29. The new ENT Community Fitness Challenge 5K was won by Mat Von Thun of Colorado Springs in 17:47. Amanda Occhi of Manitou Springs was the first female and fourth overall in 18:34. Participants received a technical running shirt, great finishers medals and awards, post race massage and more pizza then you can imagine!

- Derek Griffiths

737 Finishers (206 - Marathon, 364 - Half Marathon, 167 - 5K) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5950’’

Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Henk Moorlag, 42, Broomfield, CO, 2:56:06; 2. Walter Sargent, 47, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:58:06; 3, Jonathan Huie, 25, Colorado Springs CO, 2:59:55; 4. Tony Stuart, 47, Amarillo, TX, 3:10:17; 5. Robert Wardlaw, 42, Denver, CO, 3:15:49. Masters (40+): 1. Henk Moorlag, 42, Broomfield, CO, 2:56:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Tessier, 56, Colorado, Springs, CO, 3:22:01. Seniors (60+): 1. John Wallace, 61, Silverthorne, CO, 3:58:49. Female (Overall): 1. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 3:22:19; 2. Amy Yanni, 51, Rapid City, SD, 3:38:16; 3. Emily Borrego, 37, Pueblo, CO, 3:45:20; 4. Christine Baade, 43, Farmington, NM, 3:45:52; 5. Vicky Boivin, 36, Denver, CO, 3:48:27. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 3:22:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Amy Yanni, 51, Rapid City, SD, 3:38:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Joyce McKelvey, 60, Black Forest, CO, 4:30:10. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Greg Augspurger, 27, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:11:15; 2. Joshua Melver, 29, Erie, CO, 1:19:54; 3. Adolfo Carrillo, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:19:54; 4. Steve Roch, 41, Lafayette, CO, 1:21:45; 5. Mike Hagen, 42, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:23:50. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Roch, 41, Lafayette, CO, 1:21:45. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Allan Davidson, 54, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:43:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Mcandrews, 65, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:46:06. Female (Overall): 1. Amy Reignier, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:29; 2. Shannon Meredith, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:31:57; 3. Lisa Rainsberger, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:33:11; 4. Courtney Hibbard, 22, Denver, CO, 1:35:00; 5. Jane Reaves, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:35:15. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Reignier, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Catherine Wides, 56, Durham, NC, 1:41:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Jessie Quintana, 61, Pueblo, CO, 2:22:23. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Matt Von Thun, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:47; 2. Andy Rinne, 30, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:03; 3. Melvin Watson, 36, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:27. Masters (40+): 1. Lile Budden, 45, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Berge, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Stan Hren, 63, Pueblo West, CO, 23:25. Female (Overall): 1. Amanda Occhi, 28, Manitou

Springs, CO, 18:34; 2. Tina Gray, 22, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:29; 3. Andrea Wagner, 25, Woodland Park, CO, 21:06. Masters (40+): 1.Hillary Becker, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ana Chimbanda, 58, Thornton, CO, 29:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Lynn Burkhardt, 62, Barrington, RI, 48:23.

Marathon winners Henk Moorlag (L) and Tania Pacev (R) receive their awards

from race director Bob Mutu.

Photo by Eric Bindner

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Steamboat Race Series Offers Great Views

New Mountain Marathon Worth the TripRace Reports...


Ski Haus Continental Divide Trail RunSteamboat Springs, CO

August 21, 2005

This trail race will surely be an all time classic in the mountains surrounding Steamboat Springs. The 16 mile course begins at the Fish Creek Trail Falls trailhead at 7,500 feet. The trail gain is a total of 3,500 feet and passes through groves of aspens, open rock outcroppings, and wide meadows with occasional views looking out towards the valley.

After the majority of the climb, it rolls up and down through heavily forested pine areas taking the competitors a few hundred vertical feet from the summit of Mt. Werner and then begins a brutal two mile drop on a resort’s service road where it ends at the top of the Steamboat Springs Tram, at approximately 9,080 feet. This year a new course record was set by Mark Iverson, beating the old course record by 33 seconds. Rachel Garton won the women’s race for the second year in a row in a time of 2:31:20. Afterwards the competitors mingled and traded stories of the exciting trail race, while drinking beers, sodas, and eating an assortment of cookies. A post race raffle saw the giving of Camel Backs, Smith sunglasses, technical t-shirts, and socks. This race is one of a 13 part running series hosted in Steamboat Springs. In each race, competitors obtain points and at the end of the

series the person with the most points wins. The categories include men and women age groups of 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. At the end of the series the top three of each age group walk away with “very cool prizes,” according to the Running Series website. For those looking for a new set of races, in a mountain setting away from the congestion of a major metropolis, this series should definitely be considered with its selection of trails, hills, and roads races. The competitors and the townspeople were friendly and warmly welcomed myself, a stranger, to their town. I highly recommend this trail race and any from the series for those looking for a summer of running competition and fun.

- Steve Glass

44 Finishers - Weather: Sunny, 35-60 degrees - Elevation: Start = 7500’, Finish = 9080’

Male (Overall): 1. Mark Iverson, 23, 1:57:00; 2. Nate Anderson, 47, 2:03:47; 3. Andy Picking, 33, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2:06:13; 4. Bill Goldsmith, 32, 2:08:50; 5. Daniel Tomlin, 42, 2:13:07; 6. Lonnie Pilkington, 34, 2:13:40; 7. Scott Murrell, 30, 2:15:30; 8. Ken Rogers, 51, 2:25:24; 9. Scott Blair, 37, 2:29:37; 10. Brian Tate, 43, 2:29:37. Masters (40+): 1. Nate Anderson, 47, 2:03:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ken Rogers, 51, 2:25:24. Female (Overall): 1. Rachel Garton, 27, 2:31:20; 2. Marcie Glass, 28, Ft. Collins, CO, 2:39:21; 3. Jean Coulter, 33, 2:44:11; 4. Kelly Bedell, 24, 2:49:26; 5. Amy Dickson, 33, 2:57:22; 6. Michele Shimomura, 29, 3:02:24; 7. Nicole San Juan, 22, 3:07:58; 8. Jill Boyd, 40, 3:15:54; 9. Brandi Beauvis, 41, 3:16:18; 10. Pam Duckworth, 57 3:16:31. Masters (40+): 1. Jill Boyd, 40, 3:15:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pam Duckworth, 57, 3:16:31. A competitor and his dog race

through a meadow of wildflowers.

Mountain Air MarathonCrested Butte to Gunnison, CO

September 10, 2005

Steve Cathcart ran away from the field in the inaugural Mountain Air Marathon. The Fort Collins runner hadn’t participated in a marathon in five years but wanted to support the Mountain Air Marathon because he ran track for Western State College from 1983 until 1988. After his win in two hours and 57 minutes, he said, “This is the track that made me who I am. This is my second home. I think this race has a lot of potential.” Scott Groom, one of the organizers, was pleased with the organization of the first-year marathon. “This was a community effort. Every aid station had members of the community and college track runners at it.” He mentioned that the date could change next year to catch more of the fall colors for those visitors driving to the race from out of town. The race began in the historic mining town of Crested Butte at an elevation of 8,850 feet. Many of the buildings in town are the original structures from the bustling mining days in the late 1800s. Runners traveled by road down the East River Valley, along the banks of the Gunnison River. The finish took place at the Mountaineer Stadium of Western State College. Runners crossed the finish line under a giant Mountaineer balloon! While the marathon is held at a high altitude, take note that the course boasts a net elevation loss of 1,200 feet. Crested Butte and Gunnison may be a bit out of the way for Front Range travelers, but it’s worth the trip. Both towns offer a taste of the Old West and runners will have fun playing in the valley’s canyons, rivers, lakes and trails. I

hadn’t visited the area before but I will definitely be back. My only regret was that I didn’t have more time to unplug and recharge. It’s the perfect spot to unwind. Gunnison County has just 14,000 residents and 85 percent of the county is public land. The high-altitude hideaway may be most known for its ski resort and summer wildflowers, but for runners, the new fall marathon is worth a second look.

-Jessica Griffiths


Photo by Steve Glass/Glass Photography

Steve Cathcart of Ft. Collins wins the Mountain Air Marathon

Photo by Steve Glass / Glass Photography

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Running of the BullsΕstes Park, COΕctober 2, 2005

On Sunday, October 2nd nearly 200 participants gathered at the Lake Estes Marina for the First Annual Running of the Bulls to benefit Partners Mentoring of Estes Park. Participants ranged from competitive runners to walkers and families out for a stroll. Numerous local participants were joined by entrants from the Front Range as well as 10 states. The race had an international flavor with an Australian runner and two Belgium walkers. All enjoyed the bright, sunny morning in the shadow of snow-capped peaks.

Several Bull Elk were indeed spotted on the golf course as participants passed by (however none gave chase). Many people chose to compete as teams. Some represented three generations of a family, while others were groups of friends and co-workers. Notable teams included Partners, Stage Stop Stompers and Team Red. Projected income from the event was over $10,000 and 100 percent of entry fees directly benefitted Partners.

The top runners were the local husband and wife team of Bill and Sarah Raitter. Bill won the men’s race in 20:11 and Sarah won the women’s competition in 22:26 on the 3.75 mile course.

More than 50 volunteers donated their time to make the race happen. Once again, the Estes Park community has pulled together to support our youth… and we all had SO much fun doing it!

-Diana Franklin

183 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Weather: Sunny, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start /Finish= 7600’

Male (Overall): 1. Bill Raitter, 20:11; 2. Graham Fraser, 21:40; 3. John McMillan 22:18; 4. Joe Gerard, 22:22; 5. Benjamin Williams, 23:20. Masters (40+): 1. Graham Fraser, 21:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Stan Hreb, 28:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Stan Hreb, 28:05. Female (Overall): 1. Sarah Raitter, 22:26; 2. Tanya Poel, 22:47; 3. Shannon Teslow, 25:20; 4. Lisa Sinclair, 26:30; 5. Tina Thigpen, 28:34. Masters (40+): . 1. Shannon Teslow, 25:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carla Pederson, 29:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Johanna Halgren, 34:08.

Doug Watry (left) and Doug Tolin kick to the finish in Estes Park. Both ran 31:42.

Photo courtesy of Partners Mentoring Youth

Maui Marathon Attracts 50 Runners From Aspen Challenge

Nike Boulder Backroads Marathonand Half Marathon

Boulder, COSeptember, 25, 2005

Cloudy, cool conditions greeted runners at the Boulder Reservoir for the seventh running of the Boulder B a c k r o a d s Marathon and Half Marathon. Te m p e r a t u r e s near 45 degrees at the race start made for pleasant racing weather. More than 2,700 runners took part in the event, more than ever before. The Colorado Youth Pipe Band led runners to the start line. In the marathon, Jason Saitta of Parker

pulled away over the last 10K to repeat as the men’s marathon champion. He finished in 2:35:50,

more than three minutes faster than his winning time last year. Tim Luchinske of Lafayette finished second in the marathon in 2:40:14 with Bryan Dayton of Boulder not far behind in 2:40:40. Kim Sommer of Littleton was a surprise winner in the marathon. The 21-year-old finished in 3:15:49. Ryan Padilla of Boulder won the half marathon in 1:12:36. Forty-three-year-old Amy Regnier of Colorado Springs led a contingent of masters runners to the top three spots in the half marathon. Amy’s winning time was 1:28:36. Race finishers received a medal and a commemorative pint glass.

- Jessica Griffiths

2771 Finishers (697 - Marathon, 2074 - Half Marathon) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Weather: Cloudy, Light Rain, 45 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5190’

Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Jason Saitta, Parker, CO, 27, 2:35:50; 2. Tim Luchinske, Lafayette, CO, 34, 2:40:14; 3. Bryan Dayton, Boulder, CO, 32, 2:40:40; 4. Tim Geldean, Erie, CO, 36, 2:41:05; 5. Chad Ricklefs, Boulder, CO, 38, 2:41:50; 6. Humberto Zelaya III, Boulder, CO, 31, 2:43:47; 7. Steve Krebs, Wheat Ridge, CO, 43, 2:48:18; 8. Florian Hild, Fort Collins, CO, 32, 2:49:31; 9. Martin Tucek, Denver, CO, 30, 2:52:16; 10. Steve Nusser, Geneva, IL, 36, 2:53:12. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Krebs, Wheat Ridge, CO, 43, 2:48:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Mathews, Broomfield, CO, 52, 3:07:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Marv Bradley, Canon City, CO, 66, 3:56:34. Female (Overall): 1. Kim Sommer, Littleton, CO, 21, 3:15:49; 2. Missy Simpson, Boulder, CO, 30, 3:18:30; 3. Christy Marvin, Denver, CO, 25, 3:18:55; 4. Erin Anderson, Denver, CO, 24, 3:19:38; 5. Lorissa Kingsbury, Orchard, CO, 31, 3:26:33; 6. Jamie Donaldson, Littleton, CO, 31, 3:27:42; 7. Tressa Breindel, Boulder, CO, 27, 3:32:12; 8. Janet Rooney, Louisville, CO, 41, 3:34:29; 9. Joanna Virgin, Fort Collins, CO, 21, 3:35:34; 10. Melissa Robson, Fort Collins, CO, 21, 3:36:21. Masters (40+): 1. Janet Rooney, Louisville, CO, 41, 3:34:29. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Breit, Denver, CO,

50, 3:57:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Marilyn Olen, Denver, CO, 78, 6:09:59. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Padilla, Boulder, CO, 27, 1:12:36; 2. Peter Remien, Superior, CO, 25, 1:13:10; 3. Carl Kinney, Boulder, CO, 24, 1:13:18; 4. Ewen North, Boulder, CO, 27, 1:13:42; 5. Andy Ames, Boulder, CO, 42, 1:14:05; 6. Bob Weiner, Evergreen, CO, 40, 1:14:57; 7. Jonathan Peeters, Boulder, CO, 27, 1:15:43; 8. Danny McClenahan, Lincoln, NE, 23, 1:16:49; 9. Reza Baluchi, Boulder, CO, 33, 1:17:25; 10. Tim Gerke, Boulder, CO, 25, 1:17:34. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Ames, Boulder, CO, 42, 1:14:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, Glendo, WY, 51, 1:24:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Jose Cardenas, Longmont, CO, 71, 1:35:47. Female (Overall): 1. Amy Regnier, Colorado Springs, CO, 43, 1:28:36; 2. Catriona Dowling, Boulder, CO, 47, 1:29:52; 3. Dagny Barrios, Boulder, CO, 42, 1:30:03; 4. Jaclyn Shaughnessy, Stockton, CA, 23, 1:30:44; 5. Erin Dunham, Superior, CO, 22, 1:31:28; 6. Maria Wik, Louisville, CO, 29, 1:31:44; 7. Erin Wille, Louisville, CO, 28, 1:31:53; 8. Jena Pohle, Greenwood Village, CO, 25, 1:32:28; 9. Cortney Huston, Denver, CO, 26, 1:32:41; 10. Lesia Atkinson, Boulder, CO, 39, 1:33:58. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Regnier, Colorado Springs, CO, 43, 1:28:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Maria Korb, Fort Collins, CO, 52, 1:37:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Heather Yeowell, 65, San Francisco, CA, 2:16:41.

Maui Marathon and Half MarathonKaanapali, HawaiiSeptember 18, 2005

For Nancy Stevens, it was the race of a lifetime. The blind runner from Glenwood Springs finished the half marathon in two hours, five minutes. “It was amazing. I was going to run 10

minute miles, but once we started, I blew that plan all to heck,” she said. Stevens was led by guide Carol McCurry, who carried a cord that Stevens wrapped around her wrist. The two ran as part of a large Colorado contingent from the nonprofit organization Challenge Aspen. Two deaf runners from Basalt also took part in the race. Challenge Aspen provides recreational and cultural experiences for individuals who have mental or physical disabilities. Sunny skies and hot weather greeted runners for the start of the 35th annual marathon. Jacob Rotich, a Kenyan native who lives in Texas, won the marathon in 2:27:58. Katushi Fuchiwaki of Japan finished second in 2:29:56. Kevin Collins, who ran for the group Challenge Aspen, stayed with the leaders for most of the race, but dropped out at mile 23 after suffering in the tropical heat and humidity. Lily Kusutani, a Japan native living in Honolulu, was the female winner in 2:55:01. The course was stunning, following a highway through Maui with majestic vistas of the ocean. Runners could listen to the waves lapping against the shoreline for miles. The finish line featured local cheerleaders and festive music. Starbucks and Jamba Juice were just a few of the treats that awaited runners at the end of the race.

-Jessica Griffiths

2540 Finishers (1425 - Marathon, 1115 - Half Marathon) - Timing by: JTL Timing Systems - Weather: Sunny, Hot and Humid, 75-90 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 20’

2005 Colorado Runner Racing SeriesSaitta Wins Again At Boulder BackroadsRace Reports...

Jason Saitta repeats as men’s marathon champion.


Jennifer Ungar of Cherry Hills Village finishes the marathon in 5:18:17.

Lisa Kistner of Aspen finishes the marathon in 5:38:22.

Kim Sommer wins the Boulder Backroads

Marathon.



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Criteria used in determining Racing Series races:

TheColorado 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

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2005 Racing Series Schedule

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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


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Mayor’s Cup 10K/5K, Woodland Park, COAugust 13, 2005

154 Finishers (5K - 102, 10K - 52) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: Cloudy, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 8600’

10K Male (Overall): 1. Scott Lebo, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 36:22; 2. Joe Shotsman, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:55; 3. Gerald Romero, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:33; 4. Matt Rowles, 18, Calhan, CO, 42:39; 5. Scott Sells, 49, Woodland Park, CO, 42:54. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Sells, 49, Woodland Park, CO, 42:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Larry Miller, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 44:46. Seniors (60+): 1. Franklin Willis, 62, Oklahoma City, OK, 55:02. Female (Overall): 1. Laurel Hawkins, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 45:24; 2. Andrea Wagner, 25, Woodland Park, CO, 45:57; 3. Diane Wright, 43, 47:51; 4. Ammilee Oliva, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 50:08; 5. Amy Marker, 39, Wheaton, IL, 51:09. Masters (40+): 1. Diane Wright, 43, 47:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karen Fady, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 57:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Karen Fady, 62, Colorado Springs, CO, 57:48. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Fabian Orozco, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 17:58; 2. Brent Bailey, 19, Simla, CO, 19:05; 3. Woody Noleen, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:49; 4. Carlos Dolatorre, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:54; 5. Ross Brown, 14, Woodland Park, CO, 20:02; 6. Sam Sells, 15, Woodland Park, CO, 20:29; 7. Jared Napoleon, 23, 20:35; 8. Michael Pollard, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, 20:56; 9. Ken Brown, 43, Woodland Park, CO, 21:00; 10. Aaron Lojewski, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:05. Masters (40+): 1. Woody Noleen, 49, Colorado Springs, CO, 19:49.Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lynn Dougherty, 59, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:24. Seniors (60+): 1. Dennis Normoyle, 61, Peyton, CO, 26:09. Female (Overall): 1. Alejandra Orozco, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:48; 2. Alicia Del Pardo, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 24:32; 3. Anna Hepworth, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 25:48; 4. Deb Anderson, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:23; 5. Michelle Chapman, 37, Florrisant, CO, 27:25; 6. Jamie VanGampleare, 17, Colorado Springs, CO, 27:50; 7. Veronica Pruitt, 18, Woodland Park, CO, 28:07; 8. Katelyn Stover, 14, 28:09; 9. Heather Carey, 14, Woodland Park, CO, 28:20; 10. Millie Farquhar, 46, Colorado Springs, CO, 28:35. Masters (40+): 1. Deb Anderson, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Deb Anderson, 55, Colorado Springs, CO, 26:23.

Gary Barnett Foundation 5K, Boulder, COAugust 13, 2005

175 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5400’

Male (Overall): 1. Eric Schwartz, Boulder, CO, 35, 16:45; 2. Scott Inlow, Boulder, CO, 33, 17:38; 3. Rick Bruess, Boulder, CO, 46, 17:43; 4. Marc Bromberg, Jamestown, CO, 36, 18:36; 5. Owen Kirk, Centennial, CO, 22, 18:50; 6. Alex Weinheimer, Boulder, CO, 14, 18:55; 7. Peter Lehman, Lafayette, CO, 30, 19:08; 8. Joe Kosenski, Boulder, CO, 43, 19:20; 9. Scott Manning, Boulder, CO, 24, 20:19; 10. Bill McIntyre, Cheyenne, WY, 59, 20:27. Masters (40+): 1. Rick Bruess, Boulder, CO, 46, 17:43. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bill McIntyre, Cheyenne, WY, 59, 20:27. Seniors (60+): 1. Harry Farb, Louisville, CO, 61, 25:23. Female (Overall): 1. Patty Murray, Boulder, CO, 40, 17:50; 2. Laura Bruess, Boulder,

CO, 44, 19:15; 3. Michelle Pense, Denton, TX, 22, 19:16; 4. Tanya Zelevinsky, Boulder, CO, 27, 20:17; 5. Jennifer Hartnett, Clear Spring, MD, 28, 21:00; 6. Cameron Walker, Denver, CO, 26, 22:26; 7. Laura Rigg, Longmont, CO, 43, 23:39; 8. Natalie Gedansky, Tolland, CT, 14, 24:27; 9. Katelyn Kiehl, Boulder, CO, 19, 24:40; 10. Kathy Heimann, Longmont, CO, 45, 24:46. Masters (40+): 1. Patty Murray, Boulder, CO, 40, 17:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Helene McHendry, Federal Heights, CO, 54, 30:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Bernice Moon, Longmont, CO, 63, 36:45.

Valley 5000, Loveland, COAugust 19, 2005


Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Padilla, Boulder, CO, 27, 16:16; 2. Tommy Walton, Fort Collins, CO, 17, 16:36; 3. Collin Eckelman, Loveland, CO, 16, 16:42; 4. Ben Leon, Loveland, CO, 17, 16:54; 5. Chris Spitz, Berthoud, CO, 41, 16:54; 6. Eric Love, Loveland, CO, 16:56; 7. Doug Bell, Greeley, CO, 54, 16:57; 8. Matthew Norton, Loveland, CO, 30, 17:10, 9. Raul Carrizalez, Evans, CO, 44, 17:13; 10. Jed Morgan, Loveland, CO, 16, 17:16; 11. Tim Jones, Loveland, CO, 44, 17:18, 12. Mark Sanders, Fort Collins, CO, 29, 17:30; 13. Jose Arreola, Greeley, CO, 31, 17:35; 14. Ryan Epperly, Loveland, CO, 17, 17:36; 15. Craig Depperschmidt, Loveland, CO, 21, 17:47; 16. Marshall Haworth, Loveland, CO, 17, 17:48; 17. Kristo Djoumaliev, Loveland, CO, 28, 17:50; 18. Pablo Vigil, Loveland, CO, 53, 17:56; 19. Steve Cathcart, Fort Collins, CO, 40, 17:57, 20. Charley Mathes, Loveland, CO, 17, 18:00. Masters (40+): 1. Chris Spitz, Berthoud, CO, 41, 16:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Doug Bell, Greeley, CO, 54, 16:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Tom Linnell, Fort Collins, CO, 61, 22:14. Female (Overall): 1. Jessie Allen-Young, Loveland, CO, 24, 18:29; 2. Shannon Bridgeman, Loveland, CO, 36, 19:29; 3. Tianna Hurtado, Loveland, CO, 17, 20:06; 4. Liza York, Longmont, CO, 37, 20:23; 5. Tracy Garrett, Loveland, CO, 32, 20:35; 6. Sarah Martinez, Loveland, CO, 17, 21:23; 7. Connie Andersen, Loveland, CO, 16, 21:26; 8. Laura Tremblay, Loveland, CO, 14, 21:39; 9. Julie Szmyd, Fort Collins, CO, 27, 21:48; 10. Ashleigh Garcia, Loveland, CO, 17, 21:48; 11. Jessica Foreman, Loveland, CO, 15, 21:52; 12. Andrea Fasen, Loveland, CO, 15, 21:52; 13. Shannon Conk, Masonville, CO, 17, 21:58; 14. Shawn Waaler, Loveland, CO, 28, 22:13; 15. Jenessa Rosenberger, Loveland, CO, 16, 22:17; 16. Ellen Michelson, Loveland, CO, 17, 22:32; 17. Elsey Kuykendall, Loveland, CO, 15, 22:38; 18. Caroline Frickman, Loveland, CO, 15, 22:44; 19. Kelli Buckley, Loveland, CO, 16, 22:49; 20. Ashlyn Rhule, Loveland, CO, 16, 22:51. Masters (40+): 1. Robin Seymour, Loveland, CO, 49, 23:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ruth Inglis-Widrick, Fort Collins, CO, 51, 24:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Shirley Lampshire, Loveland, CO, 69, 34:08.

Holy COW Trail Stampede, Westminster, COAugust 20, 2005

260 Finishers (96 - 10K, 164- 5K) - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5500’

10K Male (Overall): 1. Antonio Molina, 24, 38:14; 2. Henk Moorlag, 42, Broomfield, CO, 38:33; 3. John Bonnett, 23, 38:47; 4. Dean Maruna, 45, 38:54; 5. Terrance Ramirez, 41, 39:37. Masters (40+): 1. Henk Moorlag, 42, Broomfield, CO, 38:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. David Mathews, 52, 40:41. Seniors (60+): 1. Robert Fancher, 65, 57:01. Female (Overall): 1. Diane Bussa, 44, 37:10; 2. Ashley Mees, 29, 44:18; 3, Randi Mitchem, 41, 45:12; 4. Monique Beamsoleil, 30, 45:55; 5. Rebecca Coffman, 43, Westminster, CO, 46:14. Masters (40+): 1. Diane Bussa, 44, 37:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Deborah Mcroberts, 53, Belle Fonte, PA, 1:07:51. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Kyle Hubbart, 49, 18:07; 2. Matt Harris, 18, 20:43; 3. Bruce Dahm, 36, 21:28; 4. Mark Riemer, 30, 21:41; 5. Chris Talarico, 15, 21:43. Masters (40+): 1. Kyle Hubbart, 49, 18:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Craig Ewing, 52, 22:18. Seniors (60+): 1. Kenneth Schaefer, 62, 28:08. Female (Overall): 1. Lori Hubbart, 23, 18:38; 2. Elysa Harris, 16, 21:49; 3. Eve Sheridan, 26, 23:33; 4. Terzah Becker, 32, 24:00; 5. Holly Dahm, 35, 24:22. Masters (40+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 58, 24:59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 58, 24:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Marie Hill, 79, 42:50.

Peach Festival 10K, Palisade, COAugust 20, 2005

32 Finishers - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4730’

Male (Overall): 1. Vince Parrish, 34, Grand Junction, CO, 38:48; 2. Bryan Baroffio, 47, Grand Junction, CO, 39:02; 3. Tom Burnett, 57, Grand Junction, CO, 39:26. Masters (40+): 1. Bryan Baroffio, 47, Grand Junction, CO, 39:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Tom Burnett, 57, Grand Junction, CO, 39:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Lowell Stratton, 60, Fruita, CO, 45:35. Female (Overall): 1. Leanne Whitesides, 35, Grand Junction, CO, 39:10; 2. Marylin Waitman, 43, Delta, CO, 47:01; 3. Jan Meister, 40, Grand Junction, CO, 48:13. Masters (40+): 1. Marylin Waitman, 43, Delta, CO, 47:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joanne Florian, 51, Grand Junction, CO, 1:09:41.

Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon, Ouray, COAugust 20, 2005

170 Finishers - Elevation: Start = 7800’, Finish = 7100’

Male (Overall): 1. Zach Crandall, 25, Crested Butte, CO, 1:13:09; 2. Jesse Rickert, 33, Gunnison, CO, 1:14:31; 3. Erik Packard, 40, Mesa, CO, 1:23:09; 4. Chris McDonald, 36, Niwot, CO, 1:24:29; 5. Ricky Denesik, 46, Telluride, CO, 1:29:27; 6. Michael Farris, 32, Telluride, CO, 1:30:10; 7. Eric Krch, 47, Montrose, CO, 1:31:45; 8. Steve Scribner, 25, M, Telluride, CO, 1:32:05; 9. Marcos Estrada, 44, Montrose, CO, 1:32:41; 10. Scott Kuhn, 35, Durango, CO, 1:34:03. Masters (40+): 1. Erik Packard, 40, Mesa, CO, 1:23:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Meyers, 57, Boulder, CO, 1:41:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Gary Wall, 64, Steamboat Springs, CO, 1:52:05. Female (Overall): 1. Meg Tomcho, 32, Montrose, CO, 1:34:34; 2. Sharon Kuhn, 46, Durango, CO, 1:36:28; 3. Amy Guenther, 30, Durango, CO, 1:42:30; 4. Liz Hatzenbuehler, 24, Telluride, CO, 1:44:20; 5. Robin Halloran, 32, Durango, CO, 1:45:00; 6. Claire Findlay, 20, Grand Junction, CO, 1:45:42; 7. Jeremy Fagrelius, 17, Ouray, CO, 1:45:55; 8. Adell Heneghan, 46, Olathe, CO, 1:49:56; 9. Annemarie Jodlowski, 36, Telluride, CO, 1:50:35; 10. Tracy Olson, 34, Flagstaff, AZ, 1:50:50. Masters (40+): 1. Sharon Kuhn, 46, Durango, CO, 1:36:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lynn Kleiman, 55, Boulder, CO, 1:51:48. Seniors (60+): 1. Judy Lokey, 60, Montrose, CO, 2:45:26.

Basalt Half Marathon, Basalt, COAugust 20, 2005

126 Finishers

Male (Overall): 1. Steve Cathcart, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:15:30; 2. Timothy Dolen, Boulder, CO, 1:17:56; 3. Steve Gonzales, 1:18:48; 4. Ron Lund, 1:22:41; 5. Richard Paradis, 1:22:54. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Cathcart, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:15:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joe Wagenblast, 1:28:58. Seniors (60+): 1. Warren Ohlrich, 1:37:08. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Gonzales-Gile, 1:27:32; 2. Lynda Andros, Vail, CO 1:28:26; 3. Bre Griffin, 1:31:53; 4. Stephanie Kemp, 1:32:34; 5. Lilia Abaibourona, 1:35:50. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Gonzales-Gile, 1:27:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lisa Miller, 1:49:45.


Race Results...

Diane Groff of Longmont is the first survivor in Denver’s Race For The

Cure. She ran the 5K in 21:57.


Sharon Stubler of Minnetonka, MN wins the Flying Horse Fling in Castle

Rock in 32:29

Pikes Peak Ascent, Manitou Springs, COAugust 20, 2005

1860 Finishers - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: Clear and 60 degrees at the start, Rain at the low elevations, snow and hail at higher elevations as the day progressed - Elevation: Start = 6295’, Finish = 14,110’

Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Hafer, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:21:30; 2. Michael Selig, 27, Golden, CO, 2:25:02; 3. Bill Raitter, 35, Estes Park, CO, 2:25:26; 4. Michael Kloser, 45, Vail, CO, 2:25:39; 5. Daryn Parker, 24, Hays, KS, 2:31:08; 6. Cornelis Guijt, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:32:56; 7. Dale Petersen, 48, Denver, CO, 2:33:51; 8. Michael Hagen, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:34:34; 9. Tim Hola, 30, Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:37:09; 10. Wes Hobson, 38, Boulder, CO, 2:40:04; 11. Peter Vail, 31, Boulder, CO, 2:42:45; 12. Ewen North, 27, Boulder, CO, 2:43:24; 13. Kreighton Bieger, 31, Boulder, CO, 2:44:13; 14. Tony Fox, 35, Denver, CO, 2:44:34; 15. Grant Scott, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:45:41; 16. Dave Philipps, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:46:16; 17. Brett Wilson, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:47:32; 18. Paul Dunn, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:47:51; 19. Ed Baxter, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:49:22; 20. Adam Blankespoor, 28, Salt Lake City, UT, 2:50:11. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Kloser, 45, Vail, CO, 2:25:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ed Baxter, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:49:22. Seniors (60+): 1. Helmut Linzbichler, 63, Harbor Springs, MI, 3:26:19. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 40, Nederland, CO, 2:50:02; 2. Cindy O’Neill, 43, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:50:40; 3. Connilee Walter, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:03:21; 4. Anita Ortiz, 41, Eagle, CO, 3:05:13; 5. Stephanie Jones, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:06:43; 6. Shari Marshall, 38, Crested Butte, CO, 3:07:45; 7. Nancy Citriglia, 31, Winter Park, CO, 3:09:37; 8. Rachel Foss, 25, Denver, CO, 3:10:19; 9. Sarah Slaughter, 33, Durango, CO, 3:12:28; 10. Bridget Dunn, 37, Denver, CO, 3:13:03; 11. Louisa Jenkins, 39, Niwot, CO, 3:15:24; 12. Jan Rastall, 48, Fort Collins, CO, 3:16:08; 13. Eva Hagen, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:19:34; 14. Deborah Meyer, 38, Colorado

Springs, CO, 3:21:15; 15. J’Ne Day-Lucore, 44, Denver, CO, 3:22:52; 16. Gina Garcia-Shaw, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 3:24:02; 17. Julie Thomas, 42, Tulsa, OK, 3:27:05; 18. Nancy Stevenson, 51, Golden, CO, 3:28:00; 19. Kristen Schorer, 33, Boulder, CO, 3:29:57; 20. Pamela Winter, 41, Wichita, KS, 3:30:50.Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 40, Nederland, CO, 2:50:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Stevenson, 51, Golden, CO, 3:28:00. Seniors (60+): 1. Kathryn Karst, 61, Falcon, CO, 4:14:43.

Pikes Peak Marathon, Manitou Springs, COAugust 21, 2005

882 Finishers - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Weather: Sunny and pleasant, 50-70 degrees - Elevation: Start = 6295’, Finish = 6345’, High Point = 14,110’ at the summit of Pikes Peak

Male (Overall): 1. Fulvio Dapit, 29, Vipiteno/sterz, Italy, 3:58:49; 2. Galen Burrell, 26, Boulder, CO, 3:59:01; 3. Marco Rusconi, 40, Valmadrera, Italy, 3:59:54; 4. Xabier Olaberria, 37, Spain, 4:02:55; 5. Senovio Torres, 51, Cordova, NM, 4:11:16; 6. Joan Colomer, 35, Spain, 4:12:29; 7. Erin Hutchinson, 36, Flagstaff, AZ, 4:13:50; 8. Karl Meltzer, 37, Sandy, UT, 4:15:09; 9. Paul Koch, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 4:15:15; 10. Lubin Arocha, 35, San Bernardino, Venezuela, 4:16:48. Masters (40+): 1. Marco Rusconi, 40, Valmadrera, Italy, 3:59:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Senovio Torres, 51, Cordova, NM, 4:11:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Helmut Linzbichler, 63, Harbor Springs, MI, 5:43:40. Female (Overall): 1. Corinne Favre, 34, Chapareillan, France, 4:31:20; 2. Danelle Ballengee, 34, Evergreen, CO, 4:31:36; 3. Erica Larson, 34, Los Alamos, NM, 4:33:00; 4. Emanuela Brizio, 36, Aurano/verbani, Italy 4:35:13; 5. Anna Serra, 36, Spain, 4:43:19; 6. Cheryl Stephenson, 38, Boulder, CO, 4:59:15; 7. Keri Nelson, 24, Gunnison, CO, 5:05:58; 8. Tanya Pacheco, 23, San Agustin De, Venezuela, 5:11:40; 9. Sarah Evans, 32, Alta, UT, 5:15:27; 10. Lisa Ledet, 44, Boulder, CO, 5:16:05. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Ledet, 44, Boulder, CO, 5:16:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Vicki Martin, 51, Colorado Springs, CO, 5:45:16. Seniors (60+): 1. Donna Messenger, 62, Coeur D’Alene, ID, 6:48:58.

Silverton Alpine Marathon, Silverton, COAugust 27, 2005

58 Finishers - Elevation: Start/Finish = 9800’

Male (Overall): 1. James Varner, 27, WA, 3:41:04; 2. Shawn Burke, 36, NM, 3:48:02; 3. Tom Ober, 35, CO, 3:55:26; 4. Clark Fox, 43, CO, 3:58:11; 5. Robert Woerne, 40, CO, 4:01:51. Masters (40+): 1. Clark Fox, 43, CO, 3:58:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, 52, CO, 4:26:37. Seniors (60+): 1. John Wallace, 61, CO, 4:53:05. Female (Overall): 1. Sheena Oyler, 34, CO, 4:14:45; 2. Jean Herbert, 48, NM, 4:30:44; 3. Sharon Kuhn, 46, CO, 4:32:41; 4. Terry Schmalz, 43, CO, 5:08:56; 5. Dana Burkholder, 25, CO, 5:12:01. Masters (40+): 1. Jean Herbert, 48, NM, 4:30:44. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Theresa Daus-Weber, 50, CO, 5:45:10.

LaSportiva/GoLite Indian Peaks 10K Trail Run Nederland, COAugust 27, 2005

147 Finishers - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 8750’

Male (Overall): 1. Peter Vail, Boulder, CO, 31, 38:37; 2. Bill Raitter, Estes Park, CO, 35, 39:03; 3. Ryan Padilla, Boulder, CO, 27, 39:13; 4. John Tribbia, Boulder, CO, 23, 40:04; 5. Galen Burrell, Boulder, CO, 26, 41:13. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Ames, Boulder, CO, 42, 42:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kurt Blumberg, Boulder, CO, 59, 51:01. Seniors (60+): 1. Ross Westley, Arvada, CO, 69, 1:02:57. Female (Overall): 1. Lisa Isom, Vail, CO, 33, 46:02; 2. Sarah Raitter, Estes Park, CO, 32, 46:13; 3. Lisa Goldsmith, Nederland, CO, 40, 46:56; 4. Laura Bruess, Boulder, CO, 44, 48:00; 5. Bronwyn Morrissey, Superior, CO, 39, 49:57. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, Nederland, CO, 40, 46:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Beege Harding, Longmont, CO, 52, 1:02:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Connie Ahrnsbrak, Lakewood, CO, 65, 1:09:45.

Race For Research 5K, Denver, COAugust 28, 2005

228 Finishers (168 - Run, 60 - Walk) - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Sunny and pleasant, 60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5350’

Male (Overall): 1. Matt Mosman, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:32; 2. Cody Hill, 32, Colorado Springs, CO, 16:58; 3. Scott Ingram, 14, Aurora, CO, 17:45; 4. Jamie Yebra, 31, 18:27; 5. Rick Wold, 37, 18:35. Masters (40+): 1. Robert Schmidt, 43, Denver, CO, 18:47. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bill Scherwin, 60, Littleton, CO, 20:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Scherwin, 60, Littleton, CO, 20:45. Female (Overall): 1. Sherry Zerr, 26, Denver, CO, 21:49; 2. Michele Dillard, 39, Englewood, CO, 22:10; 3. Susan Martina, 44, 22:17; 4. Paula Romine, 44, 23:00; 5. Tristen Rogers, 28, 23:04. Masters (40+): 1. Susan Martina, 44, 22:17. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Helen Hertzog-Mang, 51, Denver, CO, 25:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Gloria Siekmeier, 72, Denver, CO, 35:10. 5K Racewalk Male (Overall): 1. Michael Blanchard, 44, Castle Rock, CO, 27:54. Female (Overall): 1. J’ne Day-Lucore, 44, Denver, CO, 32:11.

US Half Marathon, Beaver Creek, COSeptember 4, 2005

125 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 8166’

Male (Overall): 1. Josiah Middaugh, 27, Vail, CO, 1:27:52; 2. Michael Kloser, 45, Vail, CO, 1:31:07; 3. Carlos Martinez, 31, Leadville, CO, 1:38:40; 4. Mitchell Foss, 27, Edwards, CO, 1:44:14; 5. Phil Hudnall, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:44:16. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Kloser, 45, Vail, CO, 1:31:07. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Robert Hintermeister, 50, Avon, CO, 1:45:11. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 2:04:22. Female (Overall): 1. Keri Nelson, 24, Gunnison, CO, 1:46:13; 2. Tinya Duffy, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:53:10; 3. Gwen Martinez, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:55:53; 4. Stacy Beidleman, 26, Grand Junction, CO, 2:04:14; 5. Kerry Page, 37, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:05:02. Masters (40+): 1. Delcia Litt, 47, Jefferson, CO, 2:08:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Miller, 53, Edwards, CO, 2:40:16.

Colorado Run, Ft. Collins, COSeptember 5, 2005

572 Finishers (98 - 10K, 474 - 5K) - Timing by: Race Management Systems, Inc. - Elevation: Start/FInish = 4950’

10K Male (Overall): 1. Paul Digrappa, 24, Highlands Ranch, CO, 32:36; 2. Humberto Zelaya, 30, Boulder, CO, 33:17; 3. Geoff Douglas, 35, 33:28; 4. Danny MacKey, 24, 34:01; 5. Jason Saitta, 27, Parker, CO 34:07. Masters (40+): 1. Jerry Reif, 40, 34:58. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pablo Vigil, 53, 37:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Ingram, 60, Grand Junction, CO, 41:11. Female (Overall): 1. Tera Moody, 24, 37:26; 2. Jennifer Kintzley, 24, 38:10; 3. Mercedes Gil, 43, Ft. Collins, CO, 39:12; 4. Wendy Mader, 32, 40:02; 5. Kim Jones, 47, Ft. Collins, CO, 41:27. Masters (40+): 1. Mercedes Gil, 43, Ft. Collins, CO, 39:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, 43:29. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Mike Maher, 45, 16:46; 2. Craig Depperschimdt, 21, 16:53; 3. Mark Saunders, 29, 16:58; 4. Simon Tavero, 45, 5. Brian Murphy, 23, 17:17. Masters (40+): 1. Mike Maher, 45, 16:46. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Korb, 52, 18:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Ray Kumsleman, 63, 21:38. Female (Overall): 1. Amy Barnish, 40, 19:34; 2. Roxane Geisler, 36, 20:32; 3. Lisa Sinclair, 27, 20:44; 4. Arial Martin, 20:44; 5. Angi Marr, 28, 20:47. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Barnish, 40, 19:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Libby James, 69, 23:07. Seniors (60+): 1. Libby James, 69, 23:07. 5K Racewalk Male (Overall): 1. Michael Blanchard, 44, 26:34. Female (Overall): 1. Stephanie Delgrande, 44, 37:19.

Farmers 5000, Wheat Ridge, COSeptember 18, 2005


Male (Overall): 1. Steve Krebs, Wheat Ridge, CO, 43, 17:14; 2. Scott Fauble, Golden, CO, 13, 17:51; 3. Sean Conway, Lakewood, CO, 18, 17:53; 4. Nick Echter, Wheat Ridge, CO, 17:

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A runner charges home in theCreede Mountain Run.

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Paul Dewitt leads Rick Hessek at the start of the Danielesque Trail Marathon.

Matt Ellsworth, Jennifer Fawcett, Came Denham, and Jessica Douglas (L

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Race Results...53; 5. Stephen Kriegar, Arvada, CO, 19, 18:15; 6. Micky Nelson, Wheat Ridge, CO, 15, 18:20; 7. Matt Landon, Edgewater, CO, 18:32; 8. Nick Haynes, Golden, CO, 18:55; 9. Patrick Freeman, Wheat Ridge, CO, 18:56; 10. Aaron Fitzgerald, Conifer, CO, 19:02. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Krebs, Wheat Ridge, CO, 43, 17:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Richard Lungerhausen, Lakewood, CO, 53, 21:26. Seniors (60+): 1. Bill Smitham, Golden, CO, 61, 21:50. Female (Overall): 1. Karen Murphy, Lakewood, CO, 45, 20:10; 2. Judy Chamberlin, Golden, CO, 47, 20:53; 3. Tessa Dallarosa, Wheat Ridge, CO, 22, 21:03; 4. Monica Geoffrion, Golden, CO, 32, 21:11; 5. Kelly Raffety, Denver, CO, 22, 21:26; 6. Peggy Muhn, Wheat Ridge, CO, 53, 21:38; 7. Sydney Ayers Shefrin, Golden, CO, 42, 21:56; 8. Margaret Pflueger, Golden, CO, 41, 22:16; 9. Jenny Carlin, Golden, CO, 41, 22:34; 10. Jenee Naples, Golden, CO, 15, 22:52. Masters (40+): 1. Karen Murphy, Lakewood, CO, 45, 20:10. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, Wheat Ridge, CO, 53, 21:38. Seniors (60+): 1. Julie Bretz, Wheat Ridge, CO, 61, 32:29. 5K Racewalk Male (Overall): 1. Michael Blanchard, Castle Rock, CO, 44, 27:00. Female (Overall): 1. Nancy Hardesty, Lakewood, CO, 54, 30:56.

PACE Governor’s Cup, Denver, COSeptember 18, 2005

702 Finishers (349 - 10K, 353 - 5K) - WinningTime Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: 10K Start = 5405’, 5K Start = 5325’, Finish = 5265’

10K Male (Overall): 1. Gannon White, 29, 32:09; 2. Chester Kurtz, 31, 33:15; 3. Charlie Kelly, 28, 33:56; 4. Erik Packard, 40, 35:08; 5. Steve Pye, 43, 36:47. Masters (40+): 1. Erik Packard, 40, 35:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 51, 37:14.

Seniors (60+): 1. Larry Ingram, 60, 39:42. Female (Overall): 1. Jocelyn Petrella, 25, 38:33; 2. Amy Regnier, 43, 38:37; 3. Sheila Geere, 42, 39:39; 4. Lesia Atkinson, 39, 39:53; 5. Jena Pohle, 25, 40:28. Masters (40+): 1. Amy Regnier, 43, 38:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alyn Park, 54, 44:42. Seniors (60+): 1. Kay Chernoff, 63, 54:03. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Greg Winter, 26, 16:40; 2. Marc Bromberg, 36, 18:10; 3. Justin Walk, 23, 18:18; 4. Matt Tartar, 34, 18:21; 5. James Kovacs, 25, 18:25. Masters (40+): 1. Elliott Drumright, 48, 18:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peter Brey, 57, 19:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Lloyd Kull, 60, 22:14. Female (Overall): 1. Brooke Kish, 29, 17:46; 2. Faith Byrum, 31, 19:00; 3. Angela Anderson, 25, 20:20; 4. Deb Conley, 40, 20:48; 5. Traci Winterbottom, 41, 21:16. Masters (40+): 1. Deb Conley, 40, 20:48. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peg Roddy-Reeg, 57, 24:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Abens, 62, 29:02. 5K Racewalk Male (Overall): 1. Matthew Perontka, 25, 28:22. Female (Overall): 1. Risa Wolffis, 12, 29:17.

Easy Street Wheat Half MarathonFt. Collins, CO

September 18, 2005

550 Finishers - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 4950’

Male (Overall): 1. Charles Kamindu, Boulder, CO, 1:07:01; 2. Austin Vigil, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:07:31; 3. Nicholas Mockeridge, 1:09:57; 4. Trent Morrell, 1:12:27; 5. David Liebowitz, 1:12:59; 6. Christopher England, Boulder, Co, 1:13:22; 7. Peter Fleming, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:33; 8. Ted Haskell, 1:15:58; 9. Josh Baker, 1:16:55; 10. Troy Herra, 1:17:04. Masters (40+): 1. Peter Fleming, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:13:33. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Pablo Vigil, Loveland, CO 1:21:57. Seniors (60+): 1. Patrick Brannan, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:59:49. Female (Overall): 1. Kara Roy, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:19:43; 2. Hannah Kinseth, Gunnison, CO, 1:20:06; 3. Tera Moody, Boulder, CO, 1:21:18; 4. Elizabeth Roodell, 1:23:57; 5. Amy Shertzer, Monument, CO, 1:25:58; 6. Katie Blackett, Boulder, CO, 1:26:01; 7. Bridget Mackinnon, Denver, CO, 1:28:06; 8. Kristi Jordan, Niwot, CO, 1:28:15; 9. Amy Hayes, 1:32:28; 10. Meredith Leva, 1:32:48. Masters (40+): 1. Kristi Jordan, Niwot, CO, 1:28:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathy White, Lakewood, CO, 1:45:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Libby James, Ft. Collins, CO, 1:48:21.

Lead King Loop 25K, Marble, COSeptember 25, 2005

49 Finishers - Weather: Sunny and pleasant, 50-60 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 8100’

Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 1:58.03; 2. Adam Wade, 2:09:56; 3. Robert Africa, 2:12:29. Female (Overall): 1. Darcy Africa, 2:19:57; 2. Myriah Blair, 2:27:49; 3. Tania Pacev, 2:34:56.

Race For The Cure Competitive 5K, Denver, COOctober 2, 2005

930 Finishers - ChampionChip Timing by: All Sport Central - Weather: Sunny and pleasant, 50 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5250’

Male (Overall): 1. Kirk Framke, Denver, CO, 31, 17:22; 2. Zach Victor, Denver, CO, 25, 17:34; 3. Rafael Pacheco 17:35. Masters (40+): 1. Brian Klink, Aurora, CO, 40, 18:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jim Bowles, Lakewood, CO, 50, 19:35. Seniors (60+): 1. Sam Corso, Dewey, AZ, 63, 23:15. Female (Overall): 1. Carrie Messner, Carbondale, CO, 28, 17:27; 2. Paige Higgins, Littleton, CO, 23, 19:07; 3. Mary Alico, Pittsburgh, PA, 42, 19:11. Masters (40+): 1. Mary Alico, Pittsburgh, PA, 42, 19:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Alyn Park, Denver, CO, 54, 22:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahansbrak, Lakewood, CO, 65, 24:11.

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Runners begin theSilverton Alpine Marathon.

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Peter Vail leads the way in the LaSportiva/GoLite Indian Peaks 10K



Colorado Runner Racing Series Standings

Current throught the Boulder Backroads Marathon. For complete results, please visit www.coloradorunnermag.com. The listings below include first and last name, age, hometown, total series points, and total number of races run.

Male Open 1 (29 and under): 1. Paul Digrappa, 24, Highlands Ranch, 630, 7; 2. Kevin Gallagher, 26, Denver, 350, 5; 3. Daniel Shaw, 29, Ft. Collins, 320, 4; 4. Jason Saitta, 27, Parker, 270, 3; 5. Gannon White, 29, Greeley, 230, 3; 6. Levi Crawford, 20, Boulder, 170, 2; 6. Nelson Laux, 26, Highlands Ranch, 170, 2; 6. Austin Vigil, 23, Ft. Collins, 170, 2; 9. John Gaudette, 20, Denver, 165, 3; 10. Zach Crandall, 25, Ft. Collins, 160, 2; 10. Charlie Kelly, 28, Boulder, 160, 2; 10. Sampson Sage, 24, Durango, 160, 2; 13. Jonathan Peeters, 27, Boulder, 155, 3; 14. Ryan Padilla, 27, Boulder, 125, 2; 15. David Buckles, 26, Aurora, 115, 2; 15. Jordan Jones, 23, Denver, 115, 2; 15. Sean Wilde, 17, 115, 2. Open 2 (30-39): 1. Cody Hill, 32, Colorado Springs, 330, 4; 2. Peter Vail, 31, Boulder, 300, 3; 3. Steven Fossel, 37, Evergreen, 255, 4; 4. Humberto Zelaya, 31, Boulder, 250, 3; 5. Brad Cooper, 39, Littleton, 210, 3; 6. Greg Mitchell, 31, Colorado Springs, 200, 2; 7. Reza Baluchi, 33, Boulder, 180, 2; 7. Ken Pliska, 39, Louisville, 180, 2; 9. Martin Tucek, 30, Denver, 155, 3; 10. Florian Hild, 32, Ft. Collins, 150, 2; 11. Paul Koch, 37, Colorado Springs, 140, 2; 11. Jeffrey Prata, 32, Colorado Springs, 140, 2; 11. Matthew Segur, 33, Lakewood, 140, 2; 14. George Zack, 36, Erie, 135, 2; 15. Patrick Maxwell, 33, Arvada, 130, 2. Masters (40-49): 1. Erik Packard, 40, Mesa, 600, 7; 2. Keith Johnson, 44, Littleton, 340, 4; 3. Tom Edwards, 48, Evergreen, 330, 5; 4. Brad Pace, 49, Ft. Collins, 300, 3; 5. Michael Hagen, 43, Colorado Springs, 280, 3; 6. Steve Kovisto, 41, Littleton, 270, 4; 7. Rich Hadley, 49, Florence, 260, 4; 8. Jim Elwell, 45, Ft. Collins, 250, 3; 8. Jay Survil, 46, Aurora, 250, 4; 10. Charles Schultz, 49, Parker, 210, 3; 11. Darren De Reuck, 40, Boulder, 190, 2; 11. Robert Hintermeister, 50, Aurora, 190, 4; 13. Randy Rodman, 43, Centennial, 170, 2; 14. Kevin Bax, 42, Denver, 130, 2; 14. Raul Carrizalez, 44, Evans, 130, 2. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. Steve Vigil, 50, Fruita, 990, 10; 2. Dwight Cornwell, 59, Ft. Collins, 780, 9; 3. George Greco II, 57, Colorado Springs, 630, 10; 4. John Victoria, 51, Glendo, WY, 550, 6; 5. David Mathews, 52, Broomfield, 460, 6; 6. Dan Korb, 52, Ft. Collins, 380, 5; 7. Steve Santana, 54, Ft. Collins, 340, 5; 8. Bob Stoneman, 50, Parker, 330, 5; 9. Herb Tanzer, 53, Woodland Park, 290, 5; 10. Bruce Pulford, 50, Ft. Collins,

270, 3; 11. David Pierce, 50, Englewood, 220, 3; 12. Pablo Vigil, 53, Loveland, 200, 2; 12. Robert Yara, 50, Colorado Springs, 200, 2; 14. Rich Sandoval, 51, Boulder, 170, 3; 15. David Hemken, 53, Evergreen, 110, 2. Seniors (60+): 1. Marv Bradley, 66, Canon City, 780, 9; 1. Larry Ingram, 60, Grand Junction, 780, 8; 3. Jim Romero, 65, Denver, 500, 7; 4. Jack Barry, 67, Littleton, 240, 5; 4. Warren Ohlrich, 66, Basalt, 240, 3; 6. Charles Drage, 61, Evergreen, 200, 2; 7. Jose Cardenas, 71, Longmont, 180, 2; 8. Rich Romero, 69, Denver, 120, 3; 9. Glen Ash, 68, Colorado Springs, 100, 2; 9. James Boughter, 61, Woodland Park, 100, 1; 9. Rick Keim, 60, Boulder, 100, 1; 9. Tom Lemire, 62, Boulder, 100, 1; 9. Tom Masterson, 61, Boulder, 100, 1; 9. Charlie Randall, 64, Glenwood Springs, 100, 2; 9. John Rehm, 60, Big Prairie, OH, 100, 1. Female Open 1 (29 and under): 1. Kara Roy, 25, Ft. Collins, 300, 3; 2. Jocelyn Petrella, 25, Denver, 290, 3; 3. Missy Simpson, 30, Boulder, 270, 4; 4. Jena Pohle, 25, Greenwood Village, 220, 3; 5. Trisha Culbertson, 22, New Strawn, KS, 200, 2; 5. Kara Ford, 26, Brighton, 200, 3; 7. Jennifer Kintzley, 24, Laporte, 160, 2; 7. Christy Marvin, 25, Denver, 160, 2; 7. Erica Pedron, 28, Aurora, 160, 2; 7. Jennifer Price, 29, Boulder, 160, 2; 11. Rachel Foss, 25, Denver, 150, 2; 11. Alyssa Shaw, 28, Ft. Collins, 150, 2; 13. Bridget Mackinnon, 28, Denver, 140, 2; 14. Brianne Lippoldt, 24, Durango, 135, 2; 15. Christi-Marie Butler, 24, Denver, 105, 2. Open 2 (30-39): 1. Kari Cornwell, 37, Ft. Collins, 890, 10; 2. Jennifer Lee, 32, Ft. Collins, 425, 6; 3. Tanya Poel, 39, Boulder, 350, 4; 4. Nancy Thonen, 39, Denver, 230, 3; 5. Rachel Luginbill, 35, Denver, 225, 3, 6. Lesia Atkinson, 39, Boulder, 200, 2; 6. Stacey Chaston, 35, Colorado Springs, 200, 2; 8. Heather Hunt, 30, Englewood, 190, 2; 8. Kirsten McCay-Smith, 32, Windsor, 190, 3; 10. Tiffany Green, 32, Ft. Collins, 180, 2; 10. Patty Rogers, 30, Denver, 180, 2; 12. Jamie Donaldson, 31, Littleton, 170, 2; 12. Susan Nuzum, 38, Boulder, 170, 2; 14. Wendy Mader, 32, Ft. Collins, 160, 2; 14. Connilee Walter, 32, Colorado Springs, 150, 2. Masters (40-49): 1. Amy Regnier, 43, Colorado Springs, 580, 6; 2. Ellen Hart, 47, Denver, 510, 6; 3. Mary Spear, 41, Highlands Ranch, 400, 7; 4. Kim Jones, 47, Ft. Collins, 290, 3; 5. Sheila Geere, 42, Colorado Springs, 280, 3; 6. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, 270, 3; 7. Janet Rooney, 41, Louisville, 250, 3; 8. Amy Hayes, 44, Ft. Collins, 220, 3; 9. Lisa Goldsmith, 40, Nederland, 190, 2; 10. Deana Case, 44, Denver, 180, 3; 11. Catriona Dowling, 47, Boulder, 170, 2; 12. Joanie Carew, 42, Louisville, 160, 2; 12. Coreene Hanson, 44, Erie, 160, 3; 14. Maria Eisemann, 42, Ft. Collins, 150, 2; 14. Theresa Rudel, 41, Ft. Collins, 150, 2. Grand Masters (50-59): 1. Maria Korb, 52, Fort Collins, 840, 9; 2. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, 400, 4; 3. Deb Anderson, 55, Colorado Springs, 390, 5; 4. Carol Shively, 59, Longmont, 380, 5; 5. Alyn Park, 54, Denver, 370, 4; 6. Diane Ridgeway, 56, Arvada, 300, 3; 7. Susan Hering, 52, Boulder, 250, 6; 8.

Jane Welzel, 50, Fort Collins, 200, 2; 9. Sharon Dieter, 51, Colorado Springs, 190, 2; 10. Helen McQueeney, 53, Carbondale, 180, 2; 11. Julie Orr, 55, Dolores, 140, 2; 12. Joanne Schlafer, 52, Golden, 130, 2; 13. Cathy Morgan, 58, Fort Collins, 120, 2; 14. Dee Dee Beard, 54, Boulder, 110, 2; 14. Gail Moore, 53, Fort Collins, 110, 2. Seniors (60+): 1. Lola Ackerman, 60, Longmont, 760, 8; 2. Sally Kennett, 63, Salida, 340, 4; 3. Connie Ahrnsbrak, 65, Denver, 300, 3; 4. Kay Chernoff, 63, Denver, 180, 2; 5. Marilyn Olen, 78, Denver, 160, 2; 6. Myra Rhodes, 73, Centennial, 120, 2; 6. Wanda Willems, 61, Laramie, WY, 120, 2; 8. Joanna Brockway, 64, Venice, CA, 100, 1; 8. Elisabeth Kandel, 63, Lafayette, 100, 2; 8. Joyce McKelvey, 60, Black Forest, 100, 1; 8. Sandra Rostie, 61, Brighton, 100, 1; 8. Dori Ulibarri, 60, Flagstaff, AZ, 100, 1; 8. Joan Ulloyt, 65, Snowmass Village, 100, 1; 8. Heather Yeowell, 65, San Francisco, CA, 100, 1; 15. Connie Brown, 61, Sarasota, FL, 80, 1; 15. Tavia Campbell, 60, Denver, 80, 1; 15. Carol Faykosh, 61, 80, 1; 15. Lorrie Gilliam, 67, Monument, 80, 1; 15. Libby James, Ft. Collins, 80, 1; 15. Marsha McNally, 60, Denver, 80, 1; 15. Sharon McPherron, 66, St. Louis, MO, 80, 1; 15. Susan Miles, 60, Littleton, 80, 1; 15. Karen Ohlrich, 63, Basalt, 80, 1; 15. Marie Schaffner, 65, Ft. Collins, 80, 1; 15. Julie Schramel, 83, Colorado Springs, 80, 1; 15. Virginia Vinyard, 68, Denver, 80, 1.

Jena Pohle (top) of Greenwood Village and John Victoria (bottom) of Glendo, WY both

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Mt. FalconMorrison, Colorado

Story and Photos by Derek Griffiths

Hit The Dirt...


Mt. Falcon is a Jefferson County Open Space Park located just south of downtown Morrison on Colorado Highway 8. The route we are running today is the typical time trial route up the Castle Trail to the first picnic shelter, 2.5 miles and 1,600 feet away. This lung burning trail is a must for anyone training for the numerous mountain races in Colorado. However, the park has much more to offer

than the Castle Trail and you would be a fool to not explore more.The story of Mt. Falcon started with John Brisben Walker, owner

of 4,000+ acres of land around Mt. Falcon. In the early 1900’s, Walker lived in a stone house near the summit of Mt. Falcon. From this home, Walker had breathtaking views of the plains out to the east, the Continental Divide to the west and what is now known as Red Rocks Park to the north. If you wish to truly experience Mt. Falcon, they must commit to a 13 mile run.

As I huff and puff up the trail, I think back to the early times of Walker. It is hard to believe that this “road” was once used by Stanley Steamers to carry people from the plains in the east to the foothills in the west. As we cross the second junction of the Turkey Trot Trail at 1.3 miles, I check my split. 12:22. If all goes well, I should cover the next 1.2 miles in about the same time and break 25 minutes. However, the relentless climb is starting to take its toll. As I climb out of the grasslands and into the evergreens, my heart rate soars as I instinctively try to pick up the pace.

At last… the final switch back! I sprint to the picnic shelter and hit the stop button. 25:10. Not what I hoped for, but good enough. I passed ten people on the way up, so I didn’t do all that bad. As Adam takes our times, I think back to when the record was set. I was only about five minutes in and Andy Bupp flew past me on his way to a blistering 22 minute clocking.

This was only the start of my run. As everyone else heads back down, I continue up the Castle Trail to the ruins of John Walker’s home. It burned down in 1918 and the only thing that remains are the massive stone

walls and several fireplaces - the crumbling remnants of a broken dream. I continue to climb out of the trees and into the meadow atop the mountain. As I catch my breath, I am treated to wonderful vistas of the snowcapped peaks in the distance and beautiful wildflowers nearby. The sounds of the wind keep me going as I continue to the western edge of the park.

From here I plunge down the Parmalee Gulch Trail, which is filled with the scent of conifers. After a few minutes, I emerge in a field and am treated to a true canyon view with tall mountains to the south and west. As I re-enter the forest and start to climb, I notice that I have not been paying much attention to my feet. I soon realize that I have been running on smooth trail for almost two miles. This trail is not nearly as rocky as the first two miles of the Castle Trail.

Once I go up a few switchbacks, I make a right and head out towards Old Ute and Devil’s Elbow. I remember from the map that this is an out and back with a loop, so I just turn right at every junction. As I come around the farthest section of Devil’s Elbow, I am treated to a wonderful view of Denver and the eastern pains. However, this is short lived as I realize I must focus my attention on the now rocky trail so as not to end up on my nose!

I return to the junction of the Parmalee Gulch Trail and decide to tackle the Tower Trail, a short steep climb to the peak of Mt. Falcon. I figure that since I am up here, I might as well hit the summit. To my surprise, there is a lookout on the top. The views of Denver are even better from this vantage point!

A few more minutes down the trail and I come to the junction of the Meadow Trail and decide to turn right and head back towards the car. The Meadow Trail takes me out into the grass field filled with wildflowers that sits at the top of Mt. Falcon, and eventually drops me out at John Walker’s old home site. I retrace my steps along the Castle Trail to the picnic shelter at the finish of the time trial. It is at this point I decide to follow a trail called The Dream Trail. After a short climb, I come to another set of ruins with a small plaque that reads “Planned site for the Summer Home of the Presidents of the United States.” The construction of the Summer White House never proceeded beyond the laying of the foundation and cornerstone, though thousands of Colorado school children each donated 10 cents toward John Walker’s dream. WWI, combined with a turn of bad luck for Walker, brought an end to this project.

I soak in the views of both the plains and the mountains before heading back down towards the Castle Trail and a final descent of 1,600 feet into Morrison. When I come to the junction of the Turkey Trot Trail, I decide to turn left and head home a different way. This trial turns out to be much smoother and cooler as it travels the forests of the foothills. It is a little longer, but well worth the trip since it’s a nice diversion from the rocky portion of the other route. When I reach the bottom, I make another left and head back to the parking lot where, to my surprise, I still see numerous cars. “That is weird,” I think. “After I left the group, I didn’t see another soul.” This is one reason I am glad I grabbed the map of the park at the trailhead before heading out.

Editor’s note: To visit Mt. Falcon, take Colorado Highway 8 north from US 285 towards Morrison. Turn left on Forrest Avenue and then right on Vine Avenue. This will bring you to the eastern trailhead. A map at www.co.jefferson.co.us will show runners the numerous trails discussed in this article. Follow the links from the visting tab to the Jefferson County Open Space home page. Trail maps can also be picked up at both the east and west trail heads.

Photo captions, from the top: A view from the upper portions of the Castle Trail into the meadow and forest beyond; Brian Fisher runs in the Mt. Falcon Trial Race in June.

“OK everyone, we will start the time trial in intervals,” announces Adam Feerst of the Denver Trail Runners. “The slower runners will go off first and the fastest runner will go last.” Unlucky for me, I happen to be the fastest runner today. Great, I get to chase everyone. But, this is Mt. Falcon, so at least I will get great views of the city if I can take my eyes off of my feet!

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Every Step CountsTake it one step at a time to walk for fitness

by Jessica Griffiths

Are you ready to get moving?America on the Move, a national program to help folks get fit, has this advice on how to use your pedometer.

First, learn your baseline. • Wear your step counter for 3 consecutive days, with at least 1 of the days being a Saturday or Sunday. • Record your total steps for each day. • Divide your total steps by 3 to find your baseline.

Next, set your personal step goal. Get on the move by increasing your number of daily steps by 2,000 over your current baseline. Once you have consistently reached this goal, set a new goal by increasing your daily steps even more.

My best day yet has been 20,357. Steps that is. I have no doubt that I will soon be able to break my record. My pedometer has become

my new best fitness accessory. It allows me to track my fitness levels on a daily basis and stay committed to being active. A pedometer is a small device that clips onto your waistband and counts how many steps you take. Many pedometers also track calories and distance. Just like I put a watch on my wrist each morning, I now put a pedometer on my belt as well. If you like gadgets, this little and fairly inexpensive device is for you.

I used to be able to run for hours and didn’t have to worry about weight gain and staying active. But since I’ve been plagued with injuries lately, I’ve had to look for new ways to keep fit and stay motivated. A pedometer has been the perfect solution. I might not always make it to the gym or out for a bike ride, but I know that I’ve kept moving anyway during the day by taking extra trips up and down the stairs or by walking laps around the grocery store. The pedometer can’t force me to get off the couch and move but it sure can motivate me to do it. The pedometer plays on my natural competitive instinct. Just as I sprint to out kick other runners in local 5K races, the pedometer lets me compete against myself to achieve a higher number of steps each day. I clip it on as soon as I get out of bed in the morning, then find myself checking my step total several times during the course of the day.

Health experts say every 2,000 steps is roughly the equivalent of one mile. For good health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a goal of 10,000 steps or about five miles a day. Many doctors add that while 10,000 steps a day is a worthwhile goal, people may need to average 12,000 to 15,000 steps for successful weight management. If you run a marathon, you’ll easily total more than 50,000 steps in a day, but if you’re sitting at a desk for hours at a time, you may have trouble getting 4,000. In fact, the average American man walks just 5,940 steps a day and the typical woman takes just 5,276 steps in a day. To get started, you can buy a pedometer at local sporting goods stores or online for about $10 to $20. I bought mine at a sporting goods store for $15. Some pedometers include a safety strap so you won’t lose it and others are enclosed in a plastic case so the numbers won’t accidentally reset if you bump into something. When you start wearing a pedometer, make a chart to record your daily step counts. Take an average of your first week, then try to add 2,000 steps a day to gradually increase your average. For extra motivation, arm your family and friends with pedometers as well for a little competition. You can have contests between friends to see who can get the highest step count. Little activities like walking further from a parking space and taking a stroll during your lunch break can boost your steps without making walking a major activity. After you start wearing a pedometer, you may discover why I’ve become obsessed. While there are days spent at a desk or in the car when I’ve struggled to hit five digits, most days I can happily claim to surpass the 10,000 step mark. I’ve become hooked on hitting high numbers and I bet you’ll get hooked too!

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