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FEATURES

10 2008 COLORADO RUNNER RACES OF THE YEAR

14 NUTRITION ADVANTAGE: THE MISSING LINK

16 PERSPECTIVES: WHAT IS YOUR PASSION

18 YOUTH RUNNING: HIGHLIGHTS FROM CROSS COUNTRY

20 THE FAST LANE: Q&A WITH LAURA HAEFELI

30 THE LIGHTER SIDE: NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO RUN

DEPARTMENTS

8 STARTING LINE

9 RUNNING SHORTS

20 RACE REPOTS

24 RACE RESULTS

28 EVENT GUIDE

COVER: Bryan Dayton of Boulder negotiates the upper portions of the Barr Trail during the Pikes Peak Marathon.Photo by Bernie Boettcher

THIS PAGE: Kelly Liljebald of Longmont is the first female at the Aetna Park to Park 10M in Denver, crossing the finish line in 1:01:50.Photo by Mark Blumhardt

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Haveanyofyou read thebookThe Purple Runner by Paul Christman? In thisnovel, a disfigured man is always seen running through the hills outside of London. He runs at suchanincredibleclipthatmostpeopledonotnotice his face. He never runs any races, just around the hills. But, he is befriended by some others who are planning to run the London Marathon. One of them dies, and the purple runner decides to run with his number (some-thing that most race directors frown upon). He takesoffatthestartoftheraceandpassesthepress truck, which decides to let him go be-cause he is running so fast and there is no way that anyone can maintain that pace. Well, he ends up winning the race in 1:59:57. This is just fiction though, right? There is no way that anyone can actually run a marathon in under two hours! Well, that was my thought a few years ago when Khalid Khannouchi finally broke 2:06 at the 1999 Chicago Marathon. Since then, the record has been broken four more times. The latest record came on September 28 when Haile Gebrse-lassie broke his own world record of 2:04:26 at the Berlin Marathon. He became the first person to run under 2:04, clocking an astounding 2:03:59. That is a blazing 4:43.7 per mile for 26.2 straight miles!

So, is that sub-two hourmarathonoutthereonthehorizon? I think it could ac-tually happen in my lifetime. One person who is currently running that might be a two-hour contender is Kenenisa Bekele, but so far, he is stick-ing to the track and hasn’t run a marathon. Maybe the person who will break the two hour mark isn’t even born yet. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

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HiJessica, I saw the recent Colorado Runner magazine with the “All Colo-rado” records - I love this. I just wanted to mention: for the All-Colorado Half Marathon Records, I was reading through and I realize that I have a “19 & Under” time that is faster than the one listed. I ran a 1:11:12 in the Georgetown to Idaho Springs race in 1986 (I still have the gold pan for the race in my garage). I was 19 years old that year. I believe I was 8th overall in the race. I have my own documentation but I’m not sure if it is on record anymore (at least I don’t see it quickly on any websites). I don’t know if the race organizers have kept hard copies of the older races. At any rate, thanks for the magazine. I enjoy reading it and it motivates to keep running races. If I can provide any other information, let me know.

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Cabada, Goucher Win USA Championshipsat Twin Cities

Fernando Cabada of Boulder topped a competitive men’s field to win the USA Men’s Marathon Championship in 2:16:32 at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis, MN. Ed Torres of Boulder finished third in 2:17:53. Former CU Buff Kara Goucher took the lead of the Medtronic Twin Cities 10M at the three mile marker and never looked back, crusing to a 1:48 win and a new course record of 53:16. Kelly Liljeblad of Niwot finished third in 57:06.

Racewalkers Compete at Masters Champs Area racewalkers competed at the 2008 USA Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships held on August 7-10 at the Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, Washington. In the 5,000 meter race-walk, Michael Blanchard, 47, of Castle Rock placed fourth in his age group in a time of 27:22.98. In the women’s race, Darla Graff, 40, of Den-ver was second in her age group in 28:59.37, Marianne Martino, 58, of Littleton was second in her age group in 29:21.15, and Rita Sinkovec, 68, of Evergreen was third in her age group in 33:46.46. Graff and Martino also placed second in their age groups in the 10,000 meter racewalk while Blanchard was third.

Girouard Sets Shot Put Record Milton Girouard, 46, of Aurora broke his newly set two-week-old Colorado masters track and field record with a 16-pound shot put by throwing 50 feet, 5.75 inches at the Boulder Road Runners All Comers Track Meet on August 21. The event was held at Potts Field at the Univer-sity of Colorado in Boulder. The throw is now the seventh longest all-time in USA history of any male between the ages of 45-49.

Slattery Wins USA Women’s 8K Championship Sara Slattery of Boulder won her first USA road title, running 25:54 to win the USA Women’s 8K Championship in Akron, Ohio. The championship race was an invitation-only event that featured 30 of the top U.S. women and was held in conjunction with the Road Runner Akron Marathon. The championship featured a total of $23,500 in prize money with Slattery taking home $7,500 for her win.

Triathlon Age Group National Champs Crowned Morethan1,000triathletescompetedinthepinnacleeventofthe season - the USATriathlonAge Group National Championship onSeptember20atHaggLake,Oregon.JasonSchott,37,ofGeorgiawasthe overall male winner while Brooke Davison, 37, of Boulder finished in2:05:52towinthewomen’schampionship.LocalagegroupwinnersincludedStephPopelarofParkerinthe40-44agegroup,JudyannCum-mingsofDenverforwomen45-59,andStevePyleofBoulderformen50-54.CraigGreenslitofBerthoudplacedsecondamongmen35-39whileMichaelOrendorffofPueblowasthirdinthe55-59agecategory. In the elite race, Boulder’s Matt Reed and Julie Ertel of Irvine, California each used a strong run leg to pull away from the competition and win USA Triathlon Elite National titles. In the women’s race, Colo-rado athletes dominated the 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run course. Sarah Haskins, who trains in Colorado Springs, finished 10 seconds be-hind Ertel in 2:05:57, with Boulder’s Sarah Groff grabbing third. Laura Bennett of Boulder made a hard charge for fourth. Jasmine Oeinck of Colorado Springs finished sixth to grab her first U23 National title, and Boulder’s Mary Beth Ellis finished seventh. Heading into the men’s race, Olympians Matt Reed and Jarrod Shoemaker were favorites, after Hunter Kemper (injury) and Andy Potts (training for Kona) pulled out. When Shoemaker failed to make it out of T1, it set the stage for the powerful Reed to grab the title, and he didn’t disappoint, winning in 1:54:30. Joe Umphenour, 39, made a phenomenal last-lap kick to earn second - his first national championship podium in his 12 years of elite competition. Brian Fleischmann of Colorado Springs finished fifth, while Tim O’Donnell, also of Colorado Springs, finished seventh.

Division II Adams State Topples Division I Teams Winning meets is nothing new for theAdams State Collegemen’s cross country team, which has won 17 national championshipssince 1971. However, the team’s victory in the Roy Griak InvitationalinMinnesotasentamajorbuzzthroughoutthecountryastheGrizzliesbestedall24NCAADivisionIsquads,sevenofwhichwererankedorre-ceivingvotesintheU.S.CrossCountryCoachesAssociation’sPreseasonPoll.TheGrizzlieshadasix-manpacktimeofjust50secondsasjuniorsReubenChebon-Mwei(Kapsabet,Kenya)andAaronBraun(FortCollins)each recorded top 10 finishes to lead the Grizzlies to a team score of 75 pointsanda14-pointcushionoverrunner-upIowaState.

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Colorado’s Thanksgiving Day RunsLooking to burn a few calories on the morning before your Thanksgiving feast? Here’s a list of runs on Thanksgiving morning.Anthem Turkey Day 5K, Broomfield, 9:00 a.m.Briargate Turkey Trot 5K, Colorado Springs, 9:00 a.m.CU Turkey Trot 5K, Boulder, 10:00 a.m.Turkey Trot 5M, Durango, 10:00 a.m.United Way Turkey Trot 4M, Denver, 10:00 a.m.NCMC Turkey Trot 5K, Greeley, 9:00 a.m.Pederson Volvo Thanksgiving 4M, Fort Collins, 9:00 a.m.Turkey Day 5K, Highlands Ranch, 9:00 a.m.Turkey Rock Trot 5K, Castle Rock, 9:30 a.m.Turkey Trot 5K, Loveland, 8:00 a.m.

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The Bolder Boulder 10K has become an institution in the state of Colorado. It is a right of passage for all runners. After 30 years,

this Memorial Day Extravaganza has taken on a life of it’s own. Featuring more than 50,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes, the race also attracts professional athletes from around the world to compete for one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing. Following a 6.2 mile course through the streets and neighborhoods of Boulder, race participants are cheered on by an estimated 100,000 people and 29 bands. The race concludes with a spectacular lap around the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field.Theracebeganthreedecadesago.In1979,SteveBosley,presidentoftheBankofBoulder,atthesuggestionofOlympicgoldmedalistFrankShorter,decided to host a road race in Boulder. More than 2,700 runners registered, making it one of the largest first-time races in Colorado. Since that first race, it has grown to be one of the largest races in the world, with more than 54,000 people finishing in 2008. The Boulder Chamber of Commerce and the UniversityofColoradoestimatethetotaleconomicimpactoftheracetothecityofBouldertobeapproximately$10millioneachyear. Along the way, the Bolder Boulder has been at the forefront of race management. In 1984, they instituted the wave start and ran a separate pro race.In1990,aprofessionalwheelchairracewasadded.In1991,theBolderBoulderhostedboththemen’sandwomen’s10Knationalchampionship,becoming the first event to ever host both at the same time. In 1997, the International Team Competition was introduced, bringing 26 countries to the race. NotonlyistheBolderBoulderoneofthelargestracesintheworld,italsoboatsthelargestMemorialDaycelebrationintheUnitedStates.After runners finish in Folsom Field, they witness a presentation of the nation’s colors, a 21-gun salute, paratroopers leaping from the sky, a flyover by fourU.S.Militaryjets,anhonoringofaMedalofHonorwinner,arecognitionofthemenandwomenwhohaveservedintheArmedForces.ThetributeendswiththesingingoftheNationalAnthempriortothestartoftheInternationalTeamChallenge.

The International Team Challenge began in 1998 and is the largestinternationalroadracingteamcompetitionheldannuallyintheUnitedStates. International teamsaremadeupof three runnerspergenderandmoniesareawardedintheteamandindividualcategories.The 2008 Prize Purse, before bonuses was $110,600. In 2008, the InternationalTeam Challenge was changed back to the citizen racecourse,allowingeverydayrunnerstocomparetheirtimewiththoseofthepros. Youdon’thavetobeaprofessionaltowinanaward.Thetop15maleandfemalerunnersineachagecategorywinaspecialaward.Age categories include every single year increments for ages 6 and higher.Allparticipantswhocanrunfasterinminutesthantheirageinyearsearnsaspecialaward.Themostimpressivemarginwinnersamongmenandwomenearnanengravedpocketwatch.

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Best Marathon: Boulder Marathon Framed by the majestic ColoradoFront Range foothills, the Boulder MarathoncelebrateditstenthyearthisSeptember.Runnersbegan at the Boulder Reservoir and traveledthroughBoulderCounty’sbeautifulcountrysideon mostly soft-packed dirt roads. After thisyear’srace,manyrunnerswereimpressedthatthey received a technical running shirt, a hat,and socks, plus a finisher’s medal. The finish lineexpoofferedfantasticfoodandbeverages,and several people commented that organizershadimprovedtheparkingthisyear,eventhoughthere were several thousand finishers.2007 winner: Denver Marathon2006 winner: Steamboat Marathon2005 winner: Colorado Marathon

Best Half Marathon:Golden Leaf Half Marathon For eachof the last 29years, nearly500 runners have traveled to Aspen for theGolden Leaf Half Marathon. In 2008, the race reached full capacity as 586 people crossed the finish line. The half marathon traverses from SnowmassVillage to the heart ofAspenon mountain trails and roads at the height ofColorado’sbreathtakingfallcolors.2007 winner: Rocky Mountain Half Marathon2006 winner: Horsetooth Half Marathon2005 winner: Boulder Half Marathon

Best 10K: Ten-Mile Creek 10K Theracewebsiteboaststhefollowingslogan: “Why run a course in the city when

you can run a fast Rocky Mountain course inbeautifulSummitCounty?” Starting at Copper Mountain at anelevation of 9,700’, this 10K follows the TenMileCreekbikepathdownhill intodowntownFrsico. Even though the race runs in closeproximity to the interstate, the rushing soundsof the rivermake it almost impossible tohearany vehicles.After the race, runners gather atCity Park for food and festivities, along withwonderful views of the surrounding mountainpeaks.2007 winner: Classic 10K2006 winner: Bolder Boulder 10K2005 winner: Evergreen Town Race 10K

Best 5K: Aspen Race for the Cure The 18th edition of the Susan G. Komen Race ForThe Cure inApsen tops ourlist as the best 5K race in the state.This racehelpstofundtheSusanG.KomenForTheCure,one of the nation’s leading funders of breastcancerresearch.75%ofthefundsraisedattheAspenevent stayed in the local community tohelp women and their families support the fight against breast cancer. The race attracts men,women and children of all ages and athleticabilities.Itservestorememberthosewhohavelost the battle, and to celebrate those who aresurviving. TheracestartsatRioGrandeParkandsnakes through the city streets for the first mile. The second two miles follow the Rio Grande

Trail back to the finish line at the park. In 2008, 875 people participated with Carrie Vickers of Carbondale leading the way in 18:18. 2007 winner: Iron Girl 5K2006 winner: Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine 5K2005 winner: Stadium Stampede 5K

Best Ultra: Greenland 50K At this spring’s Greenland 50K insouthernDouglasCounty,runnersweretreatedto bright blue skies, light winds, dry trails,


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Best Ultramarathon:Greenland 50K

Best 10K:Ten Mile Creek 10K

and outstanding vistas of Pikes Peak and theFront Range mountains.A new course recordwas set by Justin Ricks in three hours and 23minutes,whichisbelievedtobethefastest50Kever recorded in Colorado. Most well-knownfor catering to ultrarunning newcomers, thetrail race capped for the first time this year. Finishersreceivedatechnicalrunningshirtandaracemedal,aswellaspost-racegrubincludingmuffins, cookies, bagels, pizza and beer.2007 winner: Leadville Trail 1002006 winner: San Juan Solstice 502005 winner: Leadville Trail 100

Best Non-Ultra Trail Race:Imogene Pass Run In 1974, six runners participated inthe first “Imogene Pass Mountain Marathon.” Since then, the Imogene Pass Run has grownintooneofthemostsoughtafterraceentriesinthe state. Each year, the race reaches its limitof 1,500 runners well before race day. Thereason - numerous runners want to test theirlimitsrunningthis17.1mileracefromOuraytoTellurideovera13,000footmountainpass.2007 winner: Barr Trail Mountain Race2006 winner: Vail Hill Climb2005 winner: Barr Trail Mountain Race

Most Scenic: Garden of the Gods 10M Withawe-inspiringviewsoftoweringRedRockformations, theGardenof theGods10 Mile race welcomed nearly 1,500 runnersthis summer. New course records were set inthemen’sandwomen’sraces,butmostrunnerssaidtheyweren’ttheretowinprizemoney,butrather to “run in heaven.” The course windsitswayoverasphaltroadsthroughtheheartofthe Garden’s most amazing rock formations,including the most famous rock in the area- the Balanced Rock. The formations are so

spectaculartheybringvisitorsfromaroundtheworld,soit’snosurprisethatthisracehasbeenattractingrunnerssince1977.2007 winner: Mt. Evans Ascent2006 winner: Lead King Loop2005 winner: Rim Rock Run

Best Race Series: Vail Trail Running Series The Vail Trail Running Series againtopsourlistasthebestraceseriesinColorado.Thisyear, the seriesconsistedof seveneventsallheldonVailMountain, ranging indistancefrom10Ktoahalfmarathon.Eachraceoffereda tough climb with unique views and severeelevation changes. At the finish of each race, awards and raffle prizes were presented.2007 winner: Steamboat Running Series2006 winner: Summit Trail Running Series2005 winner: Vail Trail Race Series

Best Post-Race Party:Slacker Half Marathon You can tell that this race is goingto be fun just by the name! The Slacker HalfMarathonisthehighestdownhillhalfmarathonin the country – beginning at 10,630 feet at the Loveland Ski Area and rolling down to 8,400 feet for the finish in the town of Georgetown. Slacker runners get to view the ContinentalDivide,naturalwaterfalls,andbighornsheepontheir13.1miletrek.Atthepost-racefestivities,the main street in Georgetown is closed to traffic so that race participants can enjoy a barbequewith free food and beverages, including beerfromnearbyTommyknockerBrewery.Therearealsofreebiesfromvendorsaswellasmusic.Theluckiest runners get to go home with covetedgardengnomes.2007 winner: Horsetooth Half Marathon2006 winner: Runnin’ of the Green

Best Weekend Getaway:Lead King Loop The Lead King Loop is a 25K and8M race held each September in Marble. At the heightofthefallcolors,thecourseisoneofthemost scenic, running past the famous CrystalMill, one of the most photographed places inColorado. Dwight Cornwell, a 2008 race participantsaid,“Thecoursewaswellmarked,plenty of aid stations, great raffle prizes, real food,andthethingIreallylikedwastheserviceofprovidingtransportationofmypersonalfoodandclothestotheaidstations.”WinnerBernieBoettchersaid,“theyhadthebestpost-racefoodofanyrace,ever!”2007 winner: Breckenridge Crest Marathon2006 winner: Estes Park Marathon2005 winner: Durango Marathon

Editor’s note: The 2007 race winner was not eligible to win in the same category. To be eligible for race of the year, an event must be at least five years old. There were 349 responses to our online survey.

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Not everyone can win the top prize. Here are the resultsof our online survey for Colorado’s other top events.

Best Trail Race:Imogene Pass Run

>> NUTRITION ADVANTAGE << by nancy clark, ms, rd

Missing link #1: Respect for the power

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“Youknow,Nancy,toomanyathletesshowupfortrainingbuttheydon’tshowupformeals.Theymightaswellnotshowupfortrain-ing.”Thesewords,spokenbyawinningBostonCollegehockeycoach,aretrue,indeed.Insteadofrushingtopractice,onlytoshowuppoorlyfu-eled,you’dbebetterofftaking10minutesfromyourtrainingtimetofuelproperlyandbeabletogetmorefromyourworkout.Planahead!

Missing link #2: Eating enough during the

active part of the day

The same athletes who show up un-derfueled for training are generally the oneswho undereat nourishing meals by day, onlytoovereat“junk”bynight.Thispatternfailstosupport anoptimal sports diet - nor long-termhealth. Why do so many athletes undereatduringtheactivepartoftheirday?Someclaimthey are “too busy.” Wrong. If they can find time to train, they can find time to fuel for training. Otherathletesarepurposefullyrestrictingtheirfoodintakeatbreakfastand lunch,withhopesoflosingweight.Inasurveyof425femalecol-legiateathletes,thevastmajoritywantedtolosefive pounds. Forty-three percent of the women reported feeling terrified of becoming over-weight;22%wereextremelypreoccupiedwithfoodandweight.Thisfearthat“foodisfatten-ing”certainlydetersmanyathletesfromfuelingoptimally. If you are weight-conscious, pay at-tentiontowhenyoueat.Fueladequatelyduringtheactivepartofyourday,soyouhaveenergytoexercise.Youwillthenbelesshungryatthe

endofthedayandbetterableto “diet” at night (that is, eatless dinner or fewer eveningsnacks).After dinner, get outofthekitchenandawayfromfood, brush your teeth afterdinner, go to bed early, andlose weight when you aresleeping,insteadofwhenyouaretryingtoexercise. Note: If you wanttoloseweight,youshouldnotseverelyundereat.Rather,cre-ate just a small 100- to 200-calorie deficit. Little changes attheendoftheday-likeeatingjusttwotofourfewerOreos-canknockoff100to200caloriesadayandtheoreticallyleadto10to20poundsoffatlossayear.

Missing link #3: Eating the right

amount of calories at evenly sized, evenly

scheduled meals Toomanyathleteseatinacrescendo,withthebiggestmealintheevening.Thebetterplanistodivideyourcaloriesevenlythroughouttheday,eatingeveryfourhours,soyouareal-waysintheprocessoffueling-uporre-fueling.Here’s an example of a 2,400-calorie fuelingplanforanactivewoman(oradietingman):

Breakfast: 7-8:00 a.m., 600 caloriesLunch: 11-noon, 600 caloriesSecondLunch:3-4:00p.m.,500caloriesWorkout: 5-6:30 p.m., 600 caloriesDinner: 7-8:00 p.m., 700 calories

Ifyouhavetroublelisteningtobodi-lycues thatregulateaproperfoodintake,youmightwanttomeetwithasportsdietitianwho

can help you esti-mate your calorieneedsandtranslatethat calorie infor-mation into a foodplanforabalancedsports diet. To find a local sports di-etitian, use the re-ferral network atwww.SCANdpg.org.

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Eating an appropriate amount of fat

Athletes who eat too much fat (but-ter,oil,saladdressing,friedfoods)displacethecarbstheyneedtooptimallyfueltheirmuscles.That is, if you fill up on cheese and oil in the Fettuccine Alfredo, you are not filling up on the carb-richpasta.You’llendupwith“deadlegs.” Athletes who eat too little fat failto replenish fat stored within the muscles thatsupportsenduranceperformance.Astudywithrunners who ate a very low (16%) fat diet for a month reports they had 14% less endurancecomparedtowhentheyateamoderate(31%fat)diet.Theirself-selecteddietsweresupposedtooffer equal calories, but the runners with themoderate-fatdietactuallyatenotonlymorefatbutalsomorecalories.Theextracaloriesdidnotmake them fatter; rather, because the runnershadbeenundereatingonthe lowfatdiet,con-servingenergyandbecamelessabletoperformwell. Conclusion: Including some health-fuldietaryfatinadditiontoadequatecarbsandcalories offers important fuel that gets storedwithinthemusclesandcanimproveenduranceperformance.Enjoysomepeanutbutteron the

The Missing Link

Nutrition Issues in Underperforming Athletes

For many athletes, nutrition is the missing link. They have their training down, but their diet needs help. Here are five common problems that could be sabotaging your running and triathlon race times.

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Missing link #5: Fueling before you exercise

If you thinkyouhave“no time” to eatbeforeyourworkout,think again. Eating 100 to 300 calories of a pre-exercise snack even five minutesprior to exercise enhancesperformance, assumingyouwill beexercisingatapaceyoucanmaintainformorethan30minutesandyoucantoleratepre-exercisefood. Howmuchdifferencedoesthispre-exercisefuelmake?Lots!Inastudywherethesubjectsatedinner,andthenthenextmorningexer-cised to exhaustion, they lasted 109 minutes with no breakfast, 136 min-uteswithbreakfast(400calories,equivalenttoabowlofWheatieswithmilkandabanana).That’squiteanimprovement! Inanotherstudy,athletesbikedhardfor45minutes,andthensprinted as hard as they could for 15 minutes. When they ate a 180 or 270-calorie snack just five minutes before they exercised, they improved 10% inthelast15minutes.Theyimproved20%whentheyhadeatenamealfourhoursprior to theexercise, then thesnack5minutespre-exercise.Thismeans:Eatbreakfastandlunch,plusapre-exercisesnackandyou’llhaveastellarafternoonworkout! Evenifyouareworkingoutforlessthananhour,youshouldstilleatapre-exercisesnackanddrinkwater.Athleteswhoatenobreak-fast,bikedhardfor50minutesand thensprintedfor10minutes to thefinish were able to sprint 6% harder when they consumed adequate water versus minimal water, 6% harder with adequate carbs versus no carbsandminimalwater,and12%harderwithasportsdrink(adequatecarbs+water).Fuelingworks! Onewaytoorganizeyourpre-exercisefuelingistoplantoeatpartoftheupcomingmealpriortoyourworkout.Forexample:•Ifyouexerciseinthemorning,enjoyabananabeforeyourworkout,andthenafterwardsrefuelwiththerestofyourbreakfast,suchasabagelandayogurt.•Ifyouexerciseatlunch,eathalfasandwichbeforeyourworkoutandthenenjoytherestofyourlunchafterwards.•Forafternoonorafterworksessions,enjoyagranolabarorsomegra-hamcrackerspre-exercise,andthenrefuelwithchocolatemilk.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Her new SportsNutritionGuidebook(2008), FoodGuideforMarathoners, and Cyclist’sFoodGuide are available via www.nancyc-larkrd.com.


Thick and Frosty Milk Shake The instant pudding adds a thick texture; the ice cubes make it frosty and refreshing. It’s a healthful alternative to standard milk shakes made with ice cream and an enjoyable way to boost not only your protein and calcium intake, but also reduce post-exercise muscle soreness. By varying the flavor of the pudding, you can create numerous variations. You can also add fruit for extra nutritional value. The shake thickens upon standing.

1 cup milk, skim or lowfat1/4 cup instant pudding1/4 cup powdered milk3 ice cubesOptional: 1/2 to 1 cup (frozen) fruit chunks

Place all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Yield: 1 servingNutrition Information : 280 total calories; 55 g carbohydrate; 15 g protein; 0 g fat

Reprinted with permission from Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Fourth Edition (Human Kinetics, 2008)

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Passion. n.A powerful emotion, such as love or joy. Ardent love. Boundless enthusiasm. A strong, enthusiastic liking for something. A subject or activity that inspires lively interest.Synonyms: Fervor, fire, zeal, ardor, adoration. These nouns denote powerful, intense emotion. Passion is a deep, overwhelming emotion.

It’s a perfectly picturesque mountain morning; practically cloudless,tranquil,anddeepgreensandbluesasfarastheeyecansee.Thedrivefrom Denver was traffic-less, conversation flowed even before 6 a.m., and breakfast strategically ingested at the right time.UponenteringVail, itdoesn’t look remotely like theplacewherewe come in thewinter anddelve into the powdery backbowls. It is bright, the grass and wildflowers ontheslopesaretall,andthegondolaisshuttlingmountainbikerstothesummit.WeparktheSubaruandheaduptotheGoldenPeakareatopickupracenumbersandvisitthebathrooms.Everyoneoftherunnersinthiszestfulbunchispreparingforthisracelikeanyother:lacinguptheshoes,pinningonnumbers,applyingsunblockgenerously,clippingontheiPods,seekingaspottotucksportsbarsorgels,chattinginPorto-potlines,manyadjustingheartratemonitorsandGPSsystems,readingthecoursemap,planning paces and hoping for personal best finish times. Some veterans

inthebunchareforewarningthenewbiesaboutthetoughestpartsoftheclimbandalsoexcitedlydescribingthemostbeautifulviewsahead. TheracedirectorannouncesthestarttimenearingfortheVailHalf Marathon. My friend Jody and I fix our pigtails, lock up the car, and lookupatthespectacularsightofanormallybustlingskiareaonaquietsummermorning.ThelogoonJody’sshirtisthemantrafortheday:“Sealevelisforsissies.” Weareoffandrunning!Weareimmediatelyclimbing,zigzag-ging on switchbacks, kicking rocks and loose dirt into the air, and theonlysoundsheardaretheriveralongsidethetrail,afewspectatorscheer-ing,andsomeverydeepbreathing...orgaspingformost.Iamnervousmostly about the first few miles, as my heart and lungs often acclimate totrailsandaltitudeslowerthanmymindandraceexcitementdo.Today,however,mybodyseemstobecooperatingmorethanusual.Idonotfeelnauseous,lightheadedortheneedtostop.Ineedtopacemyself,though,asthisclimbwillbeconstantformanystepsahead. As we are working our way up these mountain switchbacks,Icanclearlyvisualizemanyfriendsandfamilyskiingdowntheseverycatwalksafterafundayinthebackbowls.Inthewinter,thesesamegreenrunsareusuallytheeasiestpartofthedayandameanstocoastbacktoVailVillage.Itistypicallywherewearedecidingwherewearegoingtoeat and effortlesslymoving towards thebase.Todayon these ski runs,my perspective is so backwards, literally and figuratively, as my heart is poundingandIamstillmentallypreparingforthearduousmilesahead.Idorealizeearlyonthattodaywillbeagoodraceday.Mymindisinaveryhappyplacewhilemywriting ideasare forming, Iamcomingup

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The logo on Jody’s shirt is the mantra for the day:“Sea level is for sissies.”


What Is Your Passion?

with creative new lessons for the first week back to school, am inventing possiblerunningt-shirtslogansforthisrace,andhavenothingbutasmileonmyfaceasIlookaroundme. The14.5milesofterrainofferanobstaclecourseandarollercoaster of emotions. I feel strong and efficient; I feel weak and run down; I feelexcitedandenthused; I feelcautiousand fatigued. Iamrunning,babystepping,andoccasionallyglidingonlooserocks,dirtroads,Michi-gan-likepinetreeshadedblackdirttrails,mountainbikingsingletrack,ski runs, grassy fields, through vibrant wildflowers, below chairlifts, along rivers,throughslushysnownexttomuckymud,andtothepeakofVailofferingatrulybreathtakingviewofthepanoramaofthemountainsthatcomesperfectlyatmilenine.Atonepoint,wedescendaportionsosteepthatthereareropesalongtherockstoassistuswhilewesidestepourwaydowntomorelevelground.Mypacevarieswidelyandremindsmethattrailrunningisanentirelydifferentsportrequiringaverydifferentlevelofmentalpreparation.IthinkmanytimesaboutmyDad;Howmuchhewould admire this natural beauty, how I am keeping my heart healthy,how near he feels. At the finish line, we refuel, swap stories, talk about the crazyropesection,acquirenewt-shirtstoaddtothecollection,andstrollovertothegondolatoworkourwaybackdowntothecar.Thedayaheadbrings much reflection towards this sport I love. Runningmakesmeexpressive,happy,aliveandsomehowfos-tersmycreativity.AsIgetolder, thepassionforitbecomesevenmoredeartome.Irealizetherearemanypeoplethatdon’t“getit.”“It”beingthethrillofdayslikeyesterdayandsomethingsointangible,personallyfulfilling, and an activity that depletes you and yet brings you back to life likenothingelse.Itiswhy24,999runnersandIinBostonknewthatwewouldn’tbeabletoadequatelydescribeuponreturningtoworkwhythatApril day signified so much. It is why I know a big part of who I am, com-binedwithotherpassionsofmine,andwhoIwanttobe.ItissomethingIcanwriteaboutsowordilyasIhavetoday,yetisstillsopersonalandinternalandinmanywaysindescribable.The“it”youmaynotgetinme,I may not get in you... but find it, embrace it, and live happily with “it.” Whatisyourpassion?

Jennifer Seidel is an avid runner who lives and teaches in Centennial.


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Big performances.That’s been the theme of the 2008 Colorado high school cross country season. For the most part, the pre-sea-son individual and team fa-vorites have been living up to their billings. Which has us pointing toward a huge finish at the State meet in Fort Collins on October 25.

Liberty Bell TheLibertyBell Invitational, hostedby Heritage High School, is a cross countrycarnival that featured 18 races over the span of 2½ hours. This year, 86 schools from Colorado, NewMexico,Wyoming,Kansas,andNebraskacompeted.AlbuquerqueAcademywontheDi-vision1boystitleforthethirdconsecutiveyear.Regis was the first Colorado team in third-place. TheFortCollinsgirls,whoarelookingdominantin the Colorado 5A classification, crushed the field, amassing just 38 points, besting second-placeCherryCreekby124pointsandachiev-ingtheirthirdstraightLibertyBellcrown.The

Loveland boys team edged Dakota Ridge fortheDivision2title.Inthatrace,WheatRidge’sDartSchwaderersetanewdivisionrecordwithatimeof15:14.5.TheDivision2girlswinnerwasMullen.InDivision3,Falcon’sboysnosedout Niwot, while the Niwot girls won a two-pointsqueakeroverEvergreen.TheDivision4racessawbothindividualrecordsfall,asBuenaVista’s JosephDeMoor (15:24.5) took24 sec-ondsoffoftheoldmark,andsophomoresensa-tionSamBerggrenofMiddleParkloweredtheformer record by four seconds to 18:29.7. Faith ChristiannarrowlytooktheteamtitleoverCol-oradoAcademy,whileEstesParkwonacloseraceonthegirlsside.FaithChristian’swin,thefirst of four straight meet victories, has labeled themasafavoriteatthestatemeet.

Kadet Invitational While Liberty Bell attracts a hugecrowd,inthesouthernpartofthestate,theKa-detInvitationalthatsamedayisalargemeetontheAirAcademyHighSchoolcampusandsur-rounding trails. The host school’s diminutiveAllie McLaughlin trounced the field, winning in 18:18 on a sloppy course. However, her team wassecondtoColoradoSprings’DohertyHighSchoolintheDivision1race.Eventhoughhe’sfrom a small school, Fountain Valley’s SteveStootbrokeopenatightracetobeatoutLiber-

ty’sNeilBishopandHorizon’sMikeEnglishasRockCanyontooktheboysDivision1title.IntheDivision2races,RockyFord’sSantinoAp-odaca was first to the line, but Erie’s Marshall Cornelius and Derek Lovato finished 2-3 to propeltheTigerstotheteamtitle.Nederland’ssisterduoofKatandKelleyRobinsonwent1-2toleadthePantherstotheDivision2crown.

Dave Sanders Invitational Anothermeetthathasbeenattractingbig-name competition (including 42 schools,17 of them ranked) is the Dave Sanders Invi-tational,hostedatClementParkbyColumbineHighSchool.DakotaRidgeswepttheDivision1boysandgirlsteamtitles,aswellashavingtheindividualwinnersinEvanAppelandtheresur-gentKaitieVannatta,whomaybereturningtotheformthat thrusther into thestatespotlightthreeyearsagoasa freshmanbeforeacoupleofyearsofinjuriessetherback.D’EvelyntooktheDivision2title,asEvergreen’sRyanHaebewas the first-place finisher. Thompson Valley, the top-ranked girls 4A team, won the girlscrown,pacedbyracewinnerLauraTremblay.

Centerra Classic TremblayscoredanotherbigwinfortheEaglesat theCenterraClassic inLovelandin a time of 18:36 by seven seconds over Fort

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New Cross Country Stars Shine in 2008 High School Season

Runners negotiate a water jump at the Prairie View Runner’s Roost Invitational on September 23.

Fountain Valley’s Steven Stoot leads Horizon’s Mike English two miles

into the Division I race of the Kadet Invitational on September 12.

Dart Schwaderer of Wheat Ridge wins and sets a new Division II course record of 15:14 at the Liberty Bell

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Collins’ Miranda Benzel. However, Benzel’ssquadeasilywonthegirlsteamtitleovertheirnorthern Colorado rival. The Lambkins alsonotchedtheboysteamtitlebyamereonepointover Coronado, which placed three runners inthetop10.DominickRobinsonofWyoming’sCampbellCountywon the individual title inatime of 15:57. The top Colorado finisher was George Washington’ s Matt Bell in 16:06.

Prairie View Invitational Not every meet is a cut-throat com-petition. More than 1400 runners from 38 high schoolsand23middleschoolssplish-splashedtheir way through the Prairie View Runner’sRoostInvitationalinAddenbrookePark,Lake-wood.Thismeetfeatureshorsetrails,agully,weeds, and five water crossings filled with in-flatable sharks, gators, and lobsters, and battery-poweredpiranhas. Manyshoesareeither lostinthemurkycreekorsimplyabandonedduetoextreme filth. D’Evelyn’s Tim Muller took ad-vantageofHorizon’sMikeEnglish’swrongturntowintheboys’race,whileJhenyaNahreiniofPeaktoPeakwonbyalargemarginonthegirlsside. Faith Christian edged D’Evelyn for theboys team title, and Summit’s girls finished just aheadofEstesParkandPeaktoPeak.PeaktoPeakandBrushwontheboysandgirlsmiddleschooltitles,respectively. Thefavoritesareallgearedupforanexciting finish to the high school cross coun-try season, soexpect to see the top teamsandindividualsbattleitoutinabigwaydownthestretch.

Fairview’s Alex Weinheimer leads Evergreen’s Ryan Haebe to the finish

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Laura Haefeli lives in the tiny town of Del Norte, Colo-rado where the 40-year-old mother of three helps run the family bee keeping business and coaches the lo-cal cross country team. While she may appear to be a typical small town American mom, she’s anything but normal. After a summer of victories at the nation’s top trail races, Haefeli is without a doubt the country’s best female mountain runner. LastyearsheplacedthirdintheWorld,theonlyU.S.womantoevermedalattheWorldMountainRunningTrophyRace.Thissummer,attheUSATFMountainRunningChampionships,shesmashedthewomen’smastersrecordbymorethantwominutes-arecordpreviouslyheldbythelegendaryJoanBenoitSamuelson.ThefollowingweekendattheUSATFTrailRunningChampionships,sheeasilygrabbedtheoveralltitle.Then,just two weeks later, Laura toppled a tough field at the Barr Trail Moun-tainRacetosetanewcourserecord.Mosttopathletesliveandbreathetheirsport,butLaurahastosqueezeinhertrainingtimeamongherotherpriorities.Weaskedherhowshemanagesitallandhowshegotsofast.

Whatisatypicaldayoftrainingforyou? Everydayisdifferentdependingonthetimeofyearandwhatracesareupandcoming.But,ifit’sanintervalday,Iliketodothatmidmorning,thenrunagain,easy,intheafternoon.Idon’talwaysdotwo-a-days,butItrytowhenabigraceiscoming.Inbetweenruns,Iameitherplaying/workingwiththekidsortheusuallaundry,dishes,pickingup,etc.Atthistimeofyear,IamtheHeadCrossCountryCoachforDelNorteHighSchool,andhelpwiththemiddleschoolteamaswell.Howdoyoustaymotivated? I have always enjoyed running, and believe that I have beengiventhistalentforareason-tohelpothersthroughitsomehow,likemo-tivatingothers,orgettingpeopletorealizethatifyouworkatsomethinghardenough,therewillbeagoodandpositiveoutcome. Ican’tsaythatfamilyisadistraction.Theyhelpmotivateme,andIthinkIamteachingthemsomegoodlifelessonsthroughmydis-cipline,goal-setting, training,andracing. Myoldestson(7thgrade) isrunningcrosscountryforthesecondyearinarow,andreallyenjoysit.I’mhopingthisfallwecangoonatrailruntogetherthroughthebeautifulchangingaspens!AndIhavebeenluckyenoughtohavefamilythathasallowedmetotrainandracewhennecessary.Iworkonlyparttimeinourfamilyretailstore,Haefeli’sHoneyinDelNorte,wherewesellhoneyandbeeswaxitems,andotherall-naturalfoodsandgifts. Idohaveoneeliteathletewhohashelpedmeouttremendouslywithmytrail/mountainrunningandthatisChuckSmead-oneofthetopmountain runners in the world in his hay day. When possible, we gettogetheronceortwiceaweekandtraintogether.Whathasbeenyourgreatestrunningmoment? MygreatestrunningmomentwouldhavetobewhenIplacedthirdandwontheindividualbronzemedalattheWorldMountainRun-ningChampionshipslastyearinOvrannaz,Switzerland.TheU.S.TeamwontheGOLDoverCzechRepublicbyonepoint,andmymomandtwinsisterweretheretoexperienceitallwithme!EachdaythatIhavetheop-portunitytorun,itisagreatrunningmomentforme.IthankGodeverydayfortheabilitytorun.Whatareyourcurrentgoals? I would like to, first of all, be able to maintain my running for myhealth,andsecondly,aslongasIcanbecompetitive,Iwouldstillliketotrainandraceinthemountainsandontheroads.Thisseasonisoverforme,sowewillhavetoseefornextyear.Hasturning40changedthewayyoutrain? No,turning40hasnotchangedthewayItrain.Turning40isjustanothernumbertome;youareonlyasoldasyoufeel!

Youhadaverysuccessfulsummerseason.Didyoudoanythingdiffer-entlythisyear? Ididnotdothingsawholelotdifferentlythisyear.Sincethiswasanuphillyear,Iconcentratedmoreonuphillworkouts,butmyothertrainingstayedprettymuchthesame.Ireallylikeavarietyinmywork-outs.Many runners are plagued by injuries. Have you faced any runninginjuriesordoyoustayinjuryfree? Forthemostpart(knockonwood)Istayprettymuchinjury-freeandhave toattribute that torestdays,which, Ibelieve,are justasimportantasharddays.IhavetrainedonmyownforsolongthatIreallytrytoreadmybody:ifitisreadyforrest,Irest;Whenitistimeforahardwork-out,Icandoitanddoitwell.Rightaftercollege,Ihadtwostressfractures,bothonthetopofmyfemurineachleg.Afterthreemonthsofpoolwork(becauseIcouldnotrunatall),Icamebackasstrongasever.Afterthat,Ihavealwaystriedtoconcentrateongoodnutritionandsmarttraining. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with amemia the week beforethisyear’sWorldMt.RunningChampionships.Notyetsurewhatisthecause,butI’mseeingaspecialistinColoradoSprings.Iknowthishap-penstoalotofrunners,andIamjustprayingthatallgetsbackontracksoon.


Yes, as Elwood P. Dodd said, every dayisabeautifulday,butracedaythisyearinbeautiful Steamboat Springs was an especially glorious one: the start under a brisk sky stud-ded with stars, a morning turquoise sky fram-ing peaks capped with snow from the prior days precipitations, in the afternoon a warming sun and a few billowing clouds: it was enough to make a rabbit forget about racing and just laze around the hutch. But race they did, and what a race it was! A contentious group of three raced bunny ear to bunny ear before Ryan Burch, 28, of Greeley, and last years fifth place fin-

isher, edged Steamboat Springs Running Series Champ Todd Trapp, 30, for the win in 8:31. Our very own Jenna “Bunny” Gruben, 31, our Vol-unteer Coordinator and last year’s second place finisher, collared last years winner and course record holder Samantha Sigle, 33, of Boulder for the women’s win in 9:57 before an adoring family,allproperlyfestoonedinrabbitearsandtails. Nicholas Clark, 34 of Fort Collins was third male, while Steamboat’s Angie Mangiardi, 31 and our loyal Smartwool representative and a tireless volunteer, was third woman. Allen Hadley of Crested Butte, 51 (just a week after running the Wasatch 100!), and Chris Poland of Broomfield, 47, were top Masters. A total of 75 from all across the coun-try hopped across the finish, many of them liter-ally, within the official time limit of 15 hours, to partake in the beer and pizza that marked the finish. The aid stations were spirited, our post-race party was fun, in the end no one seemed much worse for the wear, and nearly all those coherent enough to do so commented about the beauty and the difficulty of the course. Our race this year was dedicated to runner Steve Malo-ney, and his spirit shined over us: it was a glori-ous, glorious day. The winners received a beautiful stained glass plaque, and all prize winners re-ceived a lovely glass paperweight. Twelve time Leadville finisher John Hobbs of Colorado

Springs, at 63 the oldest and last official finisher in 14:56, received an award, and since he gra-ciously allowed Diane Repasky, 43, of Ever-green, to finish before him, we gave her a prize too. June Gessner of Salida, though a mere 55, was the oldest female finisher. She ran a terrific 13:45 and we gave her a prize as well.

- Fred Abramowitz

Run, Rabbit, Run 50MSeptember 13, 2008

Steamboat Springs, CO

79 Finishers - Timing by: Steamboat Running Series - Elevation: Start/Finish = 6,950’ - Course Records: Zeke Tiernan, 8:05 (2007); Samantha Sigel, 9:44 (2007)

Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Burch, 28, Greeley, CO, 8:31; 2. Todd Trapp, 30, Craig, CO, 8:34; 3. Nicholas Clark, 34, Fort Collins, CO, 8:42. Masters (40+): 1. Daniel Vargo, 43, Salt Lake City, UT, 10:01. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Allen Hadley, 51, Crested Butte, CO, 10:31. Seniors (60+): 1. John Hobbs, 63, Evergreen, CO, 14:56. Female (Overall): 1. Jenna Gruben, 31, Steamboat Springs, CO, 9:57; 2. Samantha Sigle, 33, Boulder, CO, 10:39; 3. Angie Mangiardi, 31, Steamboat Springs, CO, 10:43. Masters (40+): 1. Julie Hagen, 40, Dumont, CO, 11:17. Grand Masters (50+):1. June Gessner, 55, Salida, CO, 13:45. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers.

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Fort Collins ThanksgivingDay Run

November 27, 2008 - 9:00 AM

Kids 12 and under run 4M free!Includes t-shirt, number and expanded age group awards

Pick up a registration at your local running store!

Join us for the Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run. Everyone’s invited! Your entire family can participate because we offer both running and walking divisions, as well as a free children’s fun run.

Experience the community spirit of Fort Collins.

$4,200 in prize money! Pies for age group prizes!

Despitethefactthatwearesorelyunder-trained,myhusbandNorm and I have enjoyed doing many of the road and trail runs inColorado.Wearerelative“newbies”tothestate,havingbeenhereforalittleovertwoyearsnow,andweparticipateintherunsasawaytoenjoythescenery,andcheckoutnewvenuesandnewpartsofthestatewhichwehavenotseenbefore.SowhenwereadthedescriptionfortheLeadKingLoop25K,“wewerein!” On Saturday morning September 14, Norm, my mother, andI,alongwithAracelithewonderdog,gotofftoaleisurelystartaround9:30a.m.andheadedforMarble,Colorado.Themountainsalreadyhadagoodcoatingofsnowthankstotherainandsnowthathadbeenfairlywidespreadacrossthestatejustafewdaysearlier. OutofBuenaVistaweheadednorthonthehighway,andthenturned west towards Independence Pass andAspen.As we drove pastthebeautifulTwinLakesarea,wereminiscedaboutcrewingandpacingfriendsthroughtheLeadville100inyearspast.AlthoughtherewasonlyahintofAspengoldtobefound,themountainswerestillspectacularwitharecentcoatingofsnow.AsNormsaid,“itisalreadystartingtolooklikewinteruphere.” WeproceededdowntheroadfromIndependencePassonaseriesofendlesssmallcurvesintoAspen,atownwhichseemstohavetripledinsizesincethelasttimewepassedthroughthearea.OuraccommodationfortheweekendwasasmallcabinlocatedbetweenRedstoneandMarble.WedroveintoMarbletoacquaintourselveswiththeroadsandracestartforthefollowingmorning.Marbleisaquietlittleresidentialarea,famousfor the quarry that is five miles outside of town. Right in town is a park andsiteoftheoldmarblemill.Althoughmanyofthebuildingsarenowlittle more than foundations, the park is definitely worth a thirty minute stroll.Enormouspiecesofpurewhitemarblearestrewneverywhere–weweredwarfedbytheirsize.ThismarblehasbeenusedtobuildanumberofthemonumentsinWashingtonD.C.includingtheLincolnMemorial. Sundaymorningweroseearlytopreparefortherun.Walkers(thatwouldbeus)orrunnerswhowishedtohaveanearlystartbutnotbecountedintheraceresultswereallowedtostartat7:00a.m.Theracecompetitors would all begin at 8:30 a.m. It was 32 degrees at the start, withamisthanginglowoverthelake,butthemistwouldsoonvanishintoa spectacular blue sky day. The first five miles of the course were a steady uphillclimbfrom7,900feetto11,000feetonarocky,ruttedjeeproad.Theroadseemedtogoupwithoutend,andclearlythepeoplewhohadconstructedithadneverheardoftheconceptofswitchbacks,asitwentup, up, up. But at about five miles we were rewarded with the top, and an amazing view of the Lead King Basin. The basin provides 360 views of 12,000and13,000footpeaksallaround–breathtaking.

From about five miles until the finish, the course is almost all downhill, sometimes steeply, on the same rocky rutted jeep road. Thesceneryisbeautifulateveryturn.Therearemanysmallstreamcrossingsand the race director has warned us that it would be unlikely that wewouldkeepour feet dryduring the race.Norm took this as apersonalchallenge,jumpingorrockhoppingovereverypuddleorstream,andevenshimmyingoveronebiglogwherethewaterwasrunningswiftly.TowardtheendoftheraceyourunthroughthetinyminingtownofCrystal.Justpastthetowncomesthe110-year-oldCrystalMill,hangingprecipitouslyofftheedgeofacliffabovetherushingwaters.CrystalMillisoneofthemostphotographedspotsinColorado. Soon we are back in Marble, crossing the finish line, and joining inonawonderfulbarbeque lunchsupplementedbyhomemadecookiesand cakes baked by the volunteers. We were also just in time for theraffle, where dozens and dozens of wonderful prizes were given away, suchasskis,ski liftpasses,polartechandleatherjackets,freedinners,andrunninggear.Eachrunnerreceivesaverynicetechnicalshirt,aglassetchedwiththeracename,andareusablebagwithmanygoodiesinside.ProceedsfromtheracegototheMarbleCharterSchool. - Lynne Hall

Lead King Loop 25K/8MSeptember 14, 2008

Marble, CO

162 Finishers (110 - 25K, 52 - 8M) - Timing by: Lead King Loop - Weather: Sunny, 45 degrees - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,900’ - Course Records: 25K - Aaron Coe, 1:55:42 (2006); Darcy Africa, 2:19:57 (2005); 8M - Brian Johnson, 56:39 (2007); Claire Critchley, 1:08:59 (2007)

25K Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO, 1:59:14; 2. Pat Cole, 28, Denver, CO, 2:07:57; 3. Eric Schliemann, 27, Wheat Ridge, CO, 2:11:27. Masters (40+): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO, 1:59:14. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bob Evers, 57, Park City, UT, 2:16:10. Seniors (60+): 1. Dwight Cornwell, 62, Fort Collins, CO, 2:42:35. Female (Overall): 1. Ashley Carruth, 25, Basalt, CO, 2:28:52; 2. Lisa Mills, 46, Aurora, CO, 2:33:50; 3. Tara Breed, 38, Englewood, CO, 2:36:50. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Mills, 46, Aurora, CO, 2:33:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Joann Burtard, 52, Santa Fe, NM. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephanie Wiecks, 61, Palmer Lake, CO, 3:25:22. 8M Male (Overall): 1. Brian Johnson, 38, Aspen, CO, 56:04 CR; 2. Jack Henderson, 25, Rifle, CO, 1:01:01; 3. Bill Mills, 52, Aurora, CO, 1:01:06. Masters (40+): 1. Bill Mills, 52, Aurora, CO, 1:01:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bill Mills, 52, Aurora, CO, 1:01:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Buzz Patton, 60, Aspen, CO, 1:09:49. Female (Overall): 1. Jeanne Blatter, 51, Silt, CO, 1:13:36; 2. Deb Harmon, 44, Imperial, NE, 1:15:57; 3. Suzanne Simon, 31, Silt, CO, 1:16:27. Masters (40+): 1. Jeanne Blatter, 51, Silt, CO, 1:13:36. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jeanne Blatter, 51, Silt, CO, 1:13:36. Seniors (60+): 1.Jan Sparks, 63, Wheat Ridge, CO, 1:49:47.

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Panerathon Fights Hunger PaneraBreadhosted theSecondAn-nualPanerathon5K/10KraceonSunday,Sep-tember 28. All event proceeds benefited Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR). More than 400peopleregisteredfortheraceinanefforttohelpfight hunger in Colorado. The Panerathon, which was open tocompetitorsofallagesandabilities,startedandfinished outside the Panera Bread bakery-cafe in TheShopsatWalnutCreekinWestminsterandwindedthroughtheWestminsterTrailSystem. Medals and gift cards from PaneraBread and Road Runner Sports were given tothe top overall male and female finishers in the5Kand10K.Panerathonmedalswerealso

awarded to the top three male and female finish-ers in five separate age categories. After crossing the finish line, partici-pantsweregreetedbyafestivepost-raceexpofor the entire family, including freshly bakedbagels, pastries and sandwiches complimentsof Panera Bread, entertainment provided byKOSI-FM’s Steve Cassidy, fire safety preven-tion games with the Westminster Fire Depart-ment, free Vitamin Water, face painting, mas-sages,andmore. The Panerathon was a very family-friendlyevent.Children12yearsandunderpar-ticipated in the free Broomfield Event Center Kids’FunRunledbyLt.BlackoftheWestmin-

ster Fire Department. Following the1/8 mile out-and-back DASH, kids of all ages enjoyed having their picturestakenwithmascotsfromtheColoradoRapids, Rocky Mountain Rage and14’ers,aswellaswiththeWestminsterFire Department fire fighters and fire trucks. “Withfoodpricessoaring,hungerre-lief programs in Colorado are in des-perate need of support,” said KevinSeggelke,PresidentandCEOforFBR.“Hungerreliefisayear-roundstruggleandweappreciatePaneraBread’spart-nership and commitment to fighting hungerandfeedinghope.”

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Panarathon 10K/5KSeptember 28, 2008

Westminster, CO

326 Finishers (126 - 10K, 200 - 5K) - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,400’ - Course Records: unknown

10K Male (Overall): 1. Nicholas Mockeridge, 26, Northglenn, CO, 32:52; 2. Pawel Oboz, 27, Grand Junction, CO, 33:57; 3. Salim Haji, 37, Denver, CO, 38:13. Masters (40+): 1. Terrance Ramirez, 44, Westminster, CO, 38:27. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Charles Lusman, 55, Morrison, CO, 43:12. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Cooper, 60, Thornton, CO, 43:56. Female (Overall): 1. Evelyn Rojas Sanchez, 31, Grand Junction, CO, 43:31; 2. Eilleen Herbst, 41, Longmont, CO, 43:55; 3. Anna Moseley, 23, Castle Rock, CO, 44:42. Masters (40+): 1. Eilleen Herbst, 41, Longmont, CO, 43:55. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Karyn Deluna, 50, Longmont, CO, 49:29. Seniors (60+): 1. Sandra Rostie, 64, Brighton, CO, 1:01:43. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Saul Evanoff, 22, Boulder, CO, 18:26; 2. Andy Gale, 52, Highlands Ranch, CO, 20:40; 3. Bob Mackinnon, 48, Broomfield, CO, 21:41. Masters (40+): 1. Andy Gale, 52, Highlands Ranch, CO, 20:40. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Andy Gale, 52, Highlands Ranch, CO, 20:40. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Tebockhurst, 66, Davenport, IA, 26:12. Female (Overall): 1. Bevin Kennelly-Thompson, 24, Thornton,CO, 18:17; 2 Marcie Dunkle, 27, Centennial, CO, 24:45; 3. Darcey Hershelman, 23, Westminster, CO, 25:18. Masters (40+): 1. Judy Black, 46, Broomfield, CO, 25:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 61, Thornton, CO, 26:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Taunya Wilson, 61, Thornton, CO, 26:36.

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Pikes Peak Ascent and MarathonManitou Springs, COAugust 16 & 17, 2008

1,392 Finishers (761 - Ascent, 631 - Marathon) - Timing by: Pikes Peak Road Runners - Elevation: Start = 6,300’, Ascent Finish = 14,050’, Marathon Finish = 6,345’ - Course Records: Ascent = Matt Carpenter, 2:01:06 (1993); Lynn Bjorklund, 2:33:31 (1981); Marathon = Matt Carpenter, 3:16:39 (1993); Lynn Bjorklund, 4:15:18 (1981)

Ascent Male (Overall): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 42, Alamosa, CO, 2:18:09; 2. Tim Parr, 26, Gunnison, CO, 2:19:33; 3. Payton Batliner, 24, Boulder, CO, 2:23:28;

4. Alex Nichols, 23, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:26:52; 5. Zach Crandall, 28, Lafayette, CO, 2:28:16. Masters (40+): 1. Simon Gutierrez, 42, Alamosa, CO, 2:18:09. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bob Evers, 57, Park City, UT, 2:51:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Bob Cooper, 60, Thornton, CO, 3:30:26. Female (Overall): 1. Brandy Erholtz, 30, Bailey, CO, 2:41:26; 2. Lisa Goldsmith, 43, Nederland, CO, 2:51:23; 3. Connilee Walter, 35, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:53:46; 4. Anita Ortiz, 44, Eagle, CO, 2:55:37; 5. Cindy O’Neill, 46, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:56:54. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Goldsmith, 43, Nederland, CO, 2:51:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Lynn Bjorklund, 51, Ely, NV, 3:20:39. Seniors (60+): 1. No Finishers. Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Matt Carpenter, 44, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:36:54; 2. Dave Mackey, 38, Boulder, CO, 3:51:57; 3. Bernie Boettcher, 45, Silt, CO, 4:02:33; 4. Bryan Dayton, 35, Boulder, CO, 4:04:55; 5. Daryn Parker, 27, Manitou Springs, CO, 4:07:18. Masters (40+): 1. Matt Carpenter, 44, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:36:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Floyd Paiz, 52, Gunnison, CO, 4:58:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Ben Wakashige, 60, Rio Rancho, NM, 6:38:00. Female (Overall): 1. Keri Nelson, 27, Grand Junction, CO, 4:39:00; 2. Bronwyn Morrissey, 41, Superior, CO, 5:17:51; 3. Sharon Kuhn, 49, Durango, CO, 5:19:27; 4. Sarah Evans, 35, Alta, UT, 5:19:57; 5. Carrie Stafford, 29, Westminster, CO, 5:21:19. Masters (40+): 1. Bronwyn Morrissey, 41, Superior, CO, 5:17:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Deanna McLaughlin, 52, Salt Lake City, UT, 6:31:28. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephanie Wiecks, 61, Palmer Lake, CO, 7:10:44.

Colorado Run 10K/5KFort Collins, CO

September 1, 2008

550 Finishers (88 - 10K, 462 - 5K) - Timing by: Morning Star Timing - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ - Course Records: unknown

10K Male (Overall): 1. Peter Remien, 28, Boulder, CO, 33:39; 2. Ryan Donovan, 26, Fort Collins, CO, 34:04; 3. Gannon White, 32, Greeley, CO, 35:08; 4. Jerry Rief, 43, Cheyenne, WY, 35:42; 5. Ryann Martine, 30, 35:59. Female (Overall): 1. Nicole Feest, 24, 38:00; 2. Lindsay Mangold, 28, Broomfield, CO, 38:10; 3. Jamie Rosenquist, 26, 39:01; 4. Laura Wheatley, 31, Estes Park, CO, 40:33; 5. Jane Welzel, 53, Fort Collins, CO, 42:12. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Ryan Martine, 30, Fort Collins, CO, 16:30; 2. Chris McCullough, 32, Fort Collins, CO, 16:30; 3. Tim Hebert, 32, Fort Collins, CO, 16:54. Masters (40+): 1. Raul Carrizales, 47, Evans, CO, 17:11. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dan Korb, 55, Fort Collins, CO, 19:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Ed Shaw, 66, Fort

Collins, CO, 25:53. Female (Overall): 1. Patty Murray, 43, Boulder, CO, 17:39; 2. Mercedes Gil, 46, Fort Collins, CO, 18:33; 3. Emily Steele, 28, Fort Collins, CO, 19:19. Masters (40+): 1. Patty Murray, 43, Boulder, CO, 17:39. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kim Jones, 50, Fort Collins, CO, 19:23. Seniors (60+): 1. Cathy Morgan, 61, Fort Collins, CO, 25:38.

Park to Park 10MDenver, CO

September 1, 2008

1,100 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Todd Hagadone, 57:02 (2007); Katie Blackett, 1:00:33 (2007)

Male (Overall): 1. Josh Eberly, 27, Gunnison, CO, 51:00 CR; 2. Jesus Solis, 24, Littleton, CO, 51:23; 3. Mario Macias, 27, Alamosa, CO, 52:14; 4. Josh Glaab, 25, Superior, CO, 52:45; 5. Josephat Keino, 28, Aurora, CO, 52:55; 6. Joel Stansloski, 22, Tulsa, OK, 53:01; 7. Mark Stenbeck, 30, Littleton, CO, 53:53; 8. Art Siemers, 35, Golden, CO, 54:45; 9. Jason Saitta, 30, Parker, CO, 55:06; 10. Oscar Ponce, 30, Wheat Ridge, CO, 55:30. Masters (40+): 1. Todd Straka, 41, Boulder, CO, 59:05. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Bell, 51, Denver, CO, 1:01:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Dave Dooley, 61, Erie, CO, 1:06:12. Female (Overall): 1. Kelly Liljebald, 36, Longmont, CO, 1:01:50; 2. Maren Shepherd, 26, Gunnison, CO, 1:02:05; 3. Karen Natoli, 30, Collingwood, Australia, 1:02:13; 4. Patty Rogers, 34, Lakewood, CO, 1:03:58; 5. Amy Robillard, 29, Denver, CO, 1:04:31; 6. Kim Loeffler, 36, Colchester, VT, 1:04:41; 7. Ashley Anderson, 23, Denver, CO, 1:05:47; 8. Sarah Pizzo, ??, Lakewood, CO, 1:05:57; 9. Ellen Hart, 50, Denver, CO, 1:06:19; 10. Jessica Latino, 31, Arvada, CO, 1:07:25. Masters (40+): 1. Ellen Hart, 50, Denver, CO, 1:06:19. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ellen Hart, 50, Denver, CO, 1:06:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 68, Lakewood, CO, 1:27:39.

Imogene Pass RunOuray, CO

September 6, 2008

1,520 Finishers - Timing by: Milliseconds Sports Timing - Elevation: Start = 7,810’, Finish = 8,820’ - Course Records: Matt Carpenter, 2:05:56 (1993); Carol Rogers-Dunning, 2:36:37 (1984)

Male (Overall): 1. Tim Parr, Gunnison, CO, 2:18:40; 2.

George Zach gives a thumbs up before the Pikes Peak Marathon. He also

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Over 2,000 runners head out onto the back roads of Boulder County during the 10th Annual Boulder Marathon and Half Marathon.

Bernie Boettcher, Silt, CO, 2:19:08; 3. Zach Crandall, Lafayette, CO, 2:26:32; 4. Bryan Dayton, Boulder, CO, 2:33:42; 5. Scott Oberbreckling, Dillon, CO, 2:35:27; 6. Dan Meehan, Superior, CO, 2:36:54; 7. Matt Hill, Boulder, CO, 2:37:44; 8. Scott Drum, Gunnison, CO, 2:39:25; 9. David Phillips, Colorado Springs, CO, 2:39:50; 10. Caleb Schiff, Flagstaff, AZ, 2:40:50. Masters (40+): 1. Bernie Boettcher, Silt, CO, 2:19:08. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Heath Hibbard, Ridgeway, CO, 2:46:54. Seniors (60+): 1. Carl Schwenk, Ridgeway, CO, 3:50:49. Female (Overall): 1. Keri Nelson, Gunnison, CO, 2:40:28; 2. Cindy O’neill, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:52:50; 3. Sara Wagner,Flagstaff, AZ, 2:56:58; 4. Noreen Smith, Salida, CO, 2:59:31; 5. Kelli Lusk, Manitou Springs, CO, 3:01:03; 6. Kimberly Eytel, Breckenridge, CO, 3:01:19; 7. Samantha Sigle, Boulder, CO, 3:04:50; 8. Cary Kinross-Wright, Golden, CO, 3:09:25; 9. Sarah Slaughter, Durango, CO, 3:09:25; 10. Nancy Dolan, Buena Vista, CO, 3:11:19. Masters (40+): 1. Cindy O’neill, Manitou Springs, CO, 2:52:50. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Dolan, Buena Vista, CO, 3:11:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Jane Potter, Centennial, CO, 4:40:29.

Kokopelli Classic Trail Run 16M/8MGrand Junction, COSeptember 13, 2008

95 Finishers (18 - 16M, 77 - 8M) - Timing by: Mesa Monument Striders - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ - Course Records: unknown

16M Male (Overall): 1. Bernie Boettcher, 1:56:39; 2. Lenny Staats, 2:02:02; 3. Marty Wacker, 2:09:05. Female (Overall): 1. Molly Moyer, 2:46:37; Trisha Hedin, 2:48:15; Jeanie Grooms, 2:51:11. 8M Male (Overall): 1. Jay Valentine, 53:46; 2. Scott Olson, 55:43; 3. Matt Canterbury, 56:42; 4. Eric Borschel, 59:13; 5. Vincent Parrish, 59:42. Female (Overall): 1. Colleen Ihnken, 1:08:17; 2. Jill Whinnery, 1:13:14; 3. Cristin Groves, 1:13:51; 4. Darcie Perkins, 1:14:56; 5. Kimberly Hobert, 1:15:47.

Farmer’s 5000Wheat Ridge, CO

September 14, 2008

566 Finishers - Timing by: Boulder Road Runners - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Jon Huie, 16:39 (2007); Anita Ortiz, 19:12 (2004)

Male (Overall): 1. Nick Maynard, 22, Wheat Ridge, CO, 17:01; 2. Scott Fauble, 16, Golden, CO, 17:21; 3. Steve Gallegos, 53, Golden, CO, 17:32; 4. Bryan Heiny, 18, Wheat Ridge, CO, 17:55; 5. Aaron Goldfain, 19, Wheat Ridge, CO, 18:17. Masters (40+): 1. Steve Gallegos, 53, Golden, CO, 17:32. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Steve Gallegos, 53, Golden, CO, 17:32. Seniors (60+): 1. Ron Abo, 60, Wheat Ridge, CO, 21:25. Female (Overall): 1. Jennifer Prehn, 25, Broomfield, CO, 21:56; 2. Sarah Dicroce, 35, Denver, CO, 22:28; 3. Kelly Bettner, 25, Golden, CO, 22:30; 4. Olivia Treitman, 11, Golden, CO, 22:51; 5. Karissa Dietz, 16, Colorado Springs, CO, 23:10. Masters (40+): 1. Jenny Carlin, 44, Golden, CO, 23:23. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Carol Lissy, 54, Golden, CO, 24:36. Seniors (60+): 1. Jill Ozaki, 61, Frisco, CO, 34:50.

Boulder Marathon & Half MarathonBoulder, CO

September 21, 2008

2,145 Finishers (401 - Marathon, 88 - Marathon Relay, 1,656 - Half Marathon) - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350’ - Course Records: Marathon = Jerry Lawson, 2:31:12 (2001); Nuta Olaru, 2:43:10 (2006); Half Marathon = Scott Larson, 1:06:31 (2003); Yasuyo Iwamoto, 1:16:04 (2004)

Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Jason Saitta, 30, Parker, CO, 2:34:37; 2. Johannas Rudolph, 43, Broomfield, CO, 2:45:15; 3. Steve Krebs, 46, Lakewood, CO, 2:50:56. Masters (40+): 1. Johannas Rudolph, 43, Broomfield, CO, 2:45:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Fred Doyle,

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52, Evergreen, CO, 3:16:20. Seniors (60+): 1. David Smith, 60, WInter Park, FL, 3:56:53. Female (Overall): 1. Naoko Takahashi, 36, Japan, 3:06:56; 2. Shannon Filar, 23, 3:16:05; 3. Julie Ingram, 46, Evergreen, CO, 3:16:21. Masters (40+): 1. Julie Ingram, 46, Evergreen, CO, 3:16:21. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Jenny Weber, 51, Greeley, CO, 3:49:06. Seniors (60+): 1. Nancy Mallon, 63, Denver, CO, 5:23:24. Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Jason Simpson, 24, 1:12:22; 2. Jake Timm, 30, 1:18:16; 3. Daniel Verdi, 26, 1:18:34; 4. Dennis Flanagan, 27, Denver, CO, 1:19:18; 5. Paquito Lopez, 27, Denver, CO, 1:21:37. Masters (40+): 1. Jerome Henry, 40, Greeley, CO, 1:22:25. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rigoberto Urbano, 53, Leon, MX, 1:25:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Rich Johnson, 66, 1:41:32. Female (Overall): 1. Erin Marston, 23, Denver, CO, 1:22:38; 2. Uli Bromme, 27, 1:25:44; 3. Sarah Pizzo, 25, Boulder, CO, 1:26:57; 4. Amanda Nilsen, 28, Denver, CO, 1:27:02; 5. Stacey Chamberlain, 37, 1:28:23. Masters (40+): 1. Lesia Atkinson, 42, 1:28:51. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Catriona Dowling, 50, Boulder, CO, 1:38:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Laurie Rugenstein, 60, 1:43:49.

Crossroads Half Marathon & 5KFort Collins, CO

September 21, 2008

474 Finishers (354 - Half Marathon, 120 - 5K) - Timing by: RunLimited - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,000’ - Course Records: Half Marathon = Charles Kamindo, 1:07:01 (2005); Nikole Johns 1:19:18 (2006); 5K = Eric Collins, 16:22 (2007); Michelle Kvermmo, 18:55 (2007)

Half Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Peter Vail, Boulder, 1:12:36; 2. Steven Folkerts, Fort Collins, 1:15:04; 3. Mark Lonac, 1:16:32. Masters (40+): 1. Richard Bishop, 1:21:02. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Richard Bishop, 1:21:02. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Beckenhaupt, 1:49:18. Female (Overall): 1. Mercedes Gil, Fort Collins, 1:24:06; 2. Meredith Leva, 1:32:33; 3. Michelle Mueller, 1:33:16. Masters (40+): 1. Mercedes Gil, Fort Collins, 1:24:06. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rhonda McGownd, 1:47:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Peggy Neves, 2:06:07. 5K Male (Overall): 1. Matthew Russell, 16:21 CR; 2. Philip Latter, 16:30; 3. Scott Harley, 16:56. Masters (40+): 1. Scott Harley, 16:56. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Doug Bell, Greeley, 17:37. Seniors (60+): 1. Beldon Hyde, 29:39. Female (Overall): 1. Chantelle Dron, 17:44 CR; 2. Tahsa Taylor, 21:52; 3. Tina Stoner, 21:52. Masters (40+): 1. Sharon Rydbom, 24:42. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Libby James, Fort Collins, 24:47. Seniors (60+): 1. Libby James, Fort Collins, 24:47.

Golden Leaf Half MarathonAspen, CO

September 27, 2008

586 Finishers - Timing by: Ute Mountaineer - Elevation: Start = 8,650, Finish = 7,900’ - Course Records: Scott Elliot, 1:25:40 (2000); Anthea Schmidd, 1:43:36 (2001)

Male (Overall): 1. James Johnson, Boulder, CO, 1:30:04; 2. Ryan Padilla, 1:31:26; 3. Matt Turnbull, Leadville, CO, 1:32:39; 4. Aaron Ciszek, Denver, CO, 1:33:58; 5. Lucas Franze, Aspen, CO, 1:37:37. Masters (40+): 1. Shawn Scholl, Kremmling, CO, 1:39:34. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ron Lund, Basalt, CO, 1:53:31. Seniors (60+): 1. Thomas Nelson, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2:11:49. Female (Overall): 1. Sari Anderson, Glenwood Springs, CO, 1:45:47; 2. Stevie Kremer, Crested Butte, CO, 1:48:40; 3. Katie Mazzia, Eagle, CO, 1:49:45; 4. Julia Bensen, Aspen, CO, 1:50:54; 5. Whitney Lund, Basalt, CO, 1:53:31. Masters (40+): 1. Louisa Jenkins, Niwot, CO, 1:57:20. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Suzanne Richman, Snowmass Village, CO, 2:03:25. Seniors (60+): 1. Karen Ohlrich, Carbondale, CO, 3:17:14.

LaSportiva Ouray Mountain Trail RunOuray, CO

October 4, 2008

44 Finishers - Elevation: Start/Finish = 7,800’ - Course Records: New Race

Male (Overall): 1. Donnelly Larson, 38, Superior, CO, 2:13:26; 2. Lenny Staats, 45, Grand Junction, CO, 2:16:18; 3. Derek Darling, 30, Snowmass Villagae, CO, 2:23:34. Female (Overall): 1. Kari Distefano, 48, Telluride, CO, 2:42:52; 2. Audra Duke, 35, Ridgeway, CO, 2:44:24; 3. Nancy Dolan, 52, Buena Vista, CO, 2:51:29.

Run The Rocks 5KMorrison, CO

October 12, 2008

747 Finishers - Weather: 40 degrees and drizzle - Timing by: InnovoSport - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,850’ - Course Records: New race

Male (Overall): 1. Ben Opps, 32, Austin, TX, 24:19; 2. Andy Clark, 34, Denver, CO, 24:38; 3. Richard

Taggs, 51, Littleton, CO, 25:30; 4. Aaron Johnson, 25, Lakewood, CO, 25:57; 5. McArthur Hill, 31, Centennial, CO, 26:12. Masters (40+): 1. Richard Taggs, 51, Littleton, CO, 25:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Richard Taggs, 51, Littleton, CO, 25:30. Seniors (60+): Jim Merrill, 60, Lakewood, CO, 34:24. Female (Overall): 1. Tami Chaung, 37, Golden, CO, 26:22; 2. Laurie Arnold, 29, Denver, CO, 27:03; 3. Stephanie Bewley, Denver, CO, 27:10; 4. Becky Kowalski, 20, Denver, CO, 27:30; 5. Jennie Brunkan, 31, Denver, CO, 27:50. Masters (40+): 1. Lisa Aston, 44, Nashville, TN, 29:00. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 68, Lakewood, CO, 30:49. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 68, Lakewood, CO, 30:49.

Crescent Moon Sprint TriathlonSeptember 20, 2008

Denver, CO750m Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run

September 20, 2008

613 Finishers - Timing by: Racing Underground - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5,350

Male (Overall): 1. Michael Lovato, 35, Boulder, CO, 56:05; 2. Kirk Nelson, 28, longmont, CO, 57:10; 3. James Bales, 29, San Antonio, TX, 57:52; 4. Dan McIntosh, 24, Boulder, CO, 1:00:36; 5. Luke Jay, 28, Littleton, CO, 1:01:43. Masters (40+): 1. Kevin Shelden, 45, Breckenridge, CO, 1:04:18. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Mark Stecher, 59, Denver, CO, 1:09:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Stephen Sager, 61, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:24:08. Female (Overall): 1. Amanda Lovato, 36, Boulder, CO, 1:05:52; 2. Emily Hoagland, 28, Denver, CO, 1:11:16; 3. Julie Bruckman, 34, Littleton, CO, 1:11:40; 4. Erica Pedron, 32, Aurora, CO, 1:11:59; 5. Margaret Ashey, 24, Denver, CO, 1:12:07. Masters (40+): 1. Kathy Alfino, 48, Highlands Ranch, CO, 1:12:13. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Dorothy Dryer, 51, Denver, CO, 1:21:44. Seniors (60+): 1. Annegrat Dunlap, 65, Aurora, CO, 2:11:32.

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The top three women at the Kokopelli Classic Trail 16M. Jeanie Grooms,

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11/01Heart Center Half Marathon; 13.1M, 10K, 5K; 8:30 AM; Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland, CO; runnersroostftcollins.com; 970-224-9114

11/01 Nielson Challenge; 2M; 8:00 AM; North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org

11/02Littleton Stride; 10K, 5K; 8:00 AM; Ketring Park, Littleton, CO; lpsfoundation.com; 303-694-2030;

11/02Park County Extra 5K; 10:00 AM; Fitzsimmons Middle School, Bailey, CO; extravaganza5k.com; 303-838-4423 x10; $$

11/02PPRR Fall Series III; 5.5M; 11:30 AM; Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

11/02 Trophy Series Race; 9M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Westminster, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

11/08 Atalanta Women’s 5K; 9:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-564-9303

11/08Longmont Turkey Trot; 10K, 2M; 9:00 AM; Westview Middle School, Longmont, CO; www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec; 303-651-8405

11/08 Nature Chase Denver; 5M; 7:00 AM; Denver, CO; naturechase.com; 303-902-2834; $$

11/08 Red Thread Run; 5K; 8:30 AM; City Park, Denver, CO; redthreadrun.com; 970-532-3576

11/08Rim Rock Run; 37K; 8:00 AM; Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, CO; rimrockrun.org; 970-243-4055; $$

11/08Rock Slide 5K; 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, CO; dcrockslide.com; 303-562-7674

11/09TTTS Race for Hope; 5K; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; fetalhope.org; 303-932-0553;

11/15CMRA Chatfield 10M; 9:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; comastersrun.org; 303-765-5512

11/18 Gobble Wobble; 5K, 1M; 9:00 AM; Green Valley Ranch, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2202

11/16Panicking Poultry 5K; 9:30 AM; Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO; panickingpoultry5k.com; 303-932-6000; 08

11/16 PPRR Fall Series IV; 7M; 11:30 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

11/22Brighton Turkey Trot; 5K; 8:30 AM; Brighton Recreation Center, Brighton, CO; [email protected]; 303-655-2200 x2221;

11/22 Temple Canyon 4M; 9:00 AM; Nature Center, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-784-6514

11/23Fall Cross 2008; Women’s 6K, Men’s 8K; 10:30 AM; CU Buffalo Ranch, Boulder, CO; fallcross.com; 303-494-4207

11/27Anthem Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Parkside Recreation Center, Broomfield, CO; redlineraces.com; 720-270-6569

11/27Briargate YMCA Turkey Trot; 5K; 9:00 AM; Briargate YMCA, Colorado Springs, CO; ppymca.org; 719-495-5103

11/27CU Turkey Trot; 5K; 10:00 AM; CU Research Park, Boulder, CO; boulderroadrunners.org; 303-492-8776;

11/27Durango Turkey Trot; 5M, 1M; 10:00 AM; Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO; go-dmt.org; 970-382-8005

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11/27Mile High United Way Turkey Trot; 4M; 10:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

11/27NCMC Turkey Trot; 5K, 2K; 9:00 AM; North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO; [email protected]; 970-350-6170

11/27Pedersen Volvo Thanksgiving Day Run; 4M, 0.5M; 9:00 AM; Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; timberlinetimng.com; 970-482-0551; $$

11/27Turkey Day 5K; 9:00 AM; Redstone Park, Highlands Ranch, CO; turkeyday5k.com; 303-791-3500;

11/27 Turkey Rock Trot; 5K; 9:30 AM; The Grange, Castle Rock, CO; rocktrot.com; 303-663-3817

11/27 Turkey Trot 5K; 8:00 AM; McKee Medical Center, Loveland, CO; mckeefoundation.com;

12/06CMRA Aurora Sports Park XC; 12K, 8K, 4K; 9:00 AM; Coal Creek Rodeo Arena, Aurora, CO; comastersrun.org; 720-480-2370

12/06Jingle Bell Run; 5K; 10:00 AM; City Park, Fort Collins, CO; jinglebellrunnco.kintera.org; 303-756-8622;


12/06Rock Canyon Half Marathon; 13.1M; 9:00 AM; City Park, Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-564-9303;

12/06Summit for Life Uphill Celebration; 2.5M Snowshoe; 5:00 PM; Aspen Mountain, Aspen, CO; summitforlife.org; 970-300-4741

12/06Tennessee Pass Kick-Off Classic; 5M Snowshoe; 10:00 AM; Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Leadville, CO; pedalpowerbike.com; 970-845-0931

12/06Winter Sun 10K; 10:00 AM; Moab Golf Course, Moab, UT; moabhalfmarathon.org; 435-259-4525;

12/07ColderBOLDER; 5K; 8:00 AM; University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; bolderboulder.com; 303-444-7223 x29;

12/07Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race; 8K; 10:00 AM; Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Springs, CO; dayofinfamysnowshoerace.org; 970-945-2680

12/07 Trophy Series Race; 4.4M; 8:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; rmrr.org; 303-871-8366

12/13 Jingle Bell Run; 5K; 10:00 AM; VFW Hall, Raton, NM; [email protected]; 575-445-2546; $$

12/14Christmas Classic; 4M; 9:00 AM; Foot of the Rockies, Fort Collins, CO; www.footoftherockies.com; 970-377-8005

12/14Jingle Bell Run; 5K, 1K; 10:15 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; jinglebellrundenver.kintera.org; 303-756-8622;

12/14 Rudolph’s Reindeer Romp; 4M; 9:00 AM; Pueblo, CO; socorunners.org; 719-561-0741

12/20Rudolph’s Revenge; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; winterdistanceseries.com; 720-985-9047;

12/20Steve’s Rudolph Ramble; 5K; 9:00 AM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; bkbltd.com; 303-694-2030;

12/27Paddy’s Holiday 5K/10K Snowshoe; 10:00 AM; Eagle-Vail Golf Course, Vail, CO; pedalpowerbike.com; 970-845-0931

12/31KCUV-FM Resolution Run; 5K; 6:00 PM; Washington Park, Denver, CO; emgcolorado.com; 303-635-2815;

01/01Rescue Run; 10K, 5K, Kids Run; 10:00 AM; Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-473-7848


01/03Turquoise Lake 20M Snowshoe; 10:00 AM; Sugar Loafin’ Campground, Leadville, CO; salidarec.com/ccrc; 719-539-4112

01/10PPRR Winter Series I; 10K, 5K; 10:00 AM; Fox Run Regional Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

01/10Oatmeal Festival Quicker Quaker 5K; 9:30 AM; Old Town, Lafayette, CO; discoverlafayette.com; 303-926-4352; 09

01/17Pazzo’s Colorado State Championships; 10K, 5K Snowshoe; 10:00 AM; Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Leadville, CO; pedalpowerbike.com; 970-845-0931

01/18Frosty’s Frozen Five; 10M, 5M; 10:00 AM; Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO; winterdistanceseries.com; 720-985-9047;

01/18The Ghost Town Ultra; 38.5M; 6:00 AM; Gila National Forest, Hillsboro, NM; journeyheretothere.com; 575-895-3383

01/24PPRR Winter Series II; 8M, 4M; 10:00 AM; El Pomar Youth Sports Park, Colorado Springs, CO; pprrun.org; 719-598-2953

multi-sport

12/06Chilly Cheeks Duathlon I; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917;

01/17Chilly Cheeks Duathlon II; 10:00 AM; Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO; racingunderground.com; 303-642-7917;

01/31Dogma Athletica Winter Triathlon; 10:00 AM; Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Leadville, CO; pedalpowerbike.com; 970-845-0931

regional marathon calendar

11/02 Santa Clarita Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Santa Clarita, CA; scmarathon.org; 661-286-4018

11/09 Two Citis Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Fresno, CA; runfresno.com; 559-256-8464

11/16 Rock ‘N’ Roll San Antonio Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; San Antonio, TX; rnrsa.com; 800-311-1255;

11/16Route 66 Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 6.55M, 5K; Tulsa, OK; route66marathon.com; 918-794-5841

11/22Valley of Fire Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; Overton, NV; valleyoffiremarathon.com; 435-817-3400

11/23Gobbler Grind Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Overland Park, KS; gobblergrindmarathon.com; 816-842-5223

11/30 Seattle Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Seattle, WA; seattlemarathon.org; 260-729-3660

12/07 California International Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay; Sacremento, CA; runcim.org; 916-983-4622

12/07 Las Vegas Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Las Vegas, NV; lvmarathon.com; 702-731-1052

12/07 Tucson Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M; Tucson, AZ; tucsonmarathon.com; 520-320-0667

12/14Dallas White Rock Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M, 5K; Dallas, TX; runtherock.com; 972-322-1835

12/14 Honolulu Marathon; 26.2M; Honolulu, HI; honolulumarathon.org; 808-734-7200

01/03Running From An Angel Marathon; 50M, 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; Boulder City, NV; calicoracing.com; 702-617-3213

01/11Redding Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 5K; Redding, CA; reddinmarathon.sweatrc.com; 530-526-3076

01/18 Houston Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Houston, TX; chevronhoustonmarathon.com; 713-957-3453

01/18 PF Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Phoenix, AZ; rnraz.com; 800-311-1255

01/25 Carlsbad Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Carlsbad, CA; carlsbadmarathon.com; 760-692-2900

01/25Maui Oceanfront Marathon; 26.2M, 20M, 13.1M, 5K; Lahaina, HI; mauioceanfrontmarathon.com; 808-344-3651

02/01 Surf City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Huntington Beach, CA; runsurfcity.com; 888-422-0RUN

02/07 Death Valley Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 30K; Death Valley, CA; envirosports.com; 415-868-1829

>> EVENT GUIDE <<


02/07 Sedona Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Sedona, AZ; sedonamarathon.com; 800-775-7671

02/15Arizona Marathon; 26.2M, 26.2M Relay, 13.1M; Glendale, AZ; thearizonamarathon.com; 623-935-0322

02/15 Austin Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Austin, TX; attaustinmarathon.com; 512-478-4265

02/15Lost Dutchman Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 8K, 2M; Apache Junction, AZ; lostdutchmanmarathon.org; 480-983-1500

02/16 Los Angeles Marathon; 26.2M, 5K; Los Angeles, CA; lamarathon.com; 310-444-5544

02/28 Cowtown Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; Fort Worth, TX; cowtownmarathon.org; 817-735-2033

03/01 El Paso Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; El Paso, TX; elpasomarathon.org;

03/01 Napa Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 5K; Napa, CA; napavalleymarathon.org; 707-255-2609

03/07 Red Rock Canyon Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Las Vegas, NV; calicoracing.com; 702-617-3213

03/14 Catalina Marathon; 26.2M, 10K, 5K; Catalina Island, CA; pacificsportsllc.com; 714-978-1528

03/15Seabrock Lucky Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Seabrock, TX; seabrockmarathon.org; 832-423-7451

03/22 Big Island International Marathon; 26.2M, 11M, 5K; Hilo, HI; hilomarathon.org; 808-969-7400

03/28 Napa Valley Trail Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; Calistoga, CA; envirosports.com; 415-868-1829

03/28 Olathe Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Olathe, KS; olathemarathon.com; 800-921-5678

03/29 Bataan Death March; 26.2M, 15M; White Sands, NM; bataanmarch.com; 505-678-1256

03/29Whidbey Island Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Oak Harbor, WA; whidbeyislandmarathon.com; 425-501-1502

04/04Golden Gate Headlands Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 7M; Sausalito, CA; envirosports.com; 415-868-1829

04/04 Yakima River Canyon Marathon; 26.2M; Yakima, WA; ontherunevents.com; 425-226-1518

04/05 Big-D Texas Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Dallas, TX; texasmarathon.com; 972-235-2513

04/11 Diablo Endurance Run; 50M, 26.2M; Clayton, CA; pctrailruns.com; 925-947-3787

04/11Eisenhower Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K; Abiline, KS; eisenhowermarathon.com; 785-263-3474

04/11 Muir Woods Marathon; 26.2M, 25K, 7M; Stinson Beach, CA; envirosports.com; 415-868-1829

04/18Salt Lake City Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K; Salt lake City, UT; saltlakecitymarathon.com; 801-412-6060

04/18Wenatchee Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; Wentachee, WA; wenatcheemarathon.com; 509-662-2066

04/25Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Louisville, KY; derbyfestivalmarathon.com; 800-928-FEST

04/25Labor of Love Marathon; 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K; Las Vegas, NV; calicoracing.com; 702-617-3213

04/25 Trestle Valley Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Minot, ND; trestlevalleymarathon.com; 701-720-7076

04/26 Big Sur International Marathon; 26.2M, 5K; Carmel, CA; bsim.org; 831-625-6226

04/26Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon; 26.2M, 13.1M; Oklahoma City, OK; okcmarathon.com; 405-525-4242

Look for an expanded list of marathons in our 2009 Event Guide in March.

Race directors:Submit your event listing for free at

coloradorunnermag.com

>> EVENT GUIDE <<

ThebeginningsoftheideatookholdduringoneofmyVERYlongtrainingruns;onewhich,unfortunately,Iwasrunningalone.So-cialrunnerthatIam,conversationduringlongrunskeepsmeashappyastheEnergizerBunny.Ijustkeepongoing.Ontheotherhand,runningaloneseemstohavethepowerofcausingtimeto go through some magical time warp. Sud-denly,it’slikerunninginsomealternativeworldwhereclocksrunatleast10timesslower.Iwasdepressingly pondering the fact that I wouldsoon be running a marathon for an estimated“realtime”of4.5hours.OnceIconvertedthat,takingintoaccountthemagicalslow-downfac-tor,Icalculatedthat,indeed,Iwouldberunning

forwhatwouldseemlikeatleast45hours.Thiscouldresultinaverydangerousbrainconditioncalledinsanity. Itriedtoconvincefriendsandfamilyto joinme inOrlando.Theywouldn’thave torunwithme.Simplycheeringmeonfromthesidelines might be enough to fuel my brain,hopefullyenoughtokeepmefromcompletede-mentia.But,money,jobs,geography,life,andafearofpracticingsideline-brain-supportwithoutalicensepreventedanyoneIknewfromaccom-panyingmeonthislife-and-deathadventure. How unfortunate that my Mom andsister,bothofwhomcantalkonthephonewithmeforhours,werenotrunners.Theycertainly

could send me a good burst of conversationalbrainfuel.Suddenlyitcametome!Iworkfora company that promotes working from any-where thanks to new technologies. In this ageof laptops,PDAs,andcellphones,whoneedsto be physically present any more? We havevirtualmeetings.Whynotvirtualrunningbud-dies? Running with a cell phone and headset,auto-answeroptionenabled,Ishouldbeabletotalktofriendsandfamilythroughoutthewholemarathon. Iemailedawidedistribution listde-scribing my plan. Given the very early hours,especiallyconsidering timezonedifferences, IknewI’dneedtousemypowersofpersuasionto get callers. I promised my potential VRBs5-10 minutes of marathon experience withouthavingtoleavethecozycomfortoftheirbeds.Iappropriatelysetexpectations,warningthatImight not be doing much talking. There weresome that welcomed that aspect of the pro-gram! I encouraged creativity, a comedy rou-tine would be fine, thank you, but anything to distract would do. However, yawning, fartingandburpingwerenotallowed.IdohaveSOMEboundaries.Normally,Iwouldnothavetomen-tionsuchthings,butmy11-year-oldsonwasonmylist,soIdidn’twanttotakechances. Responses were better than I couldhave hoped for. People from every chapter ofmy life signed up.Ages of my VRBs rangedfrom11to70.FriendsrangedfromthoseI’dmetinchildhoodtothoseIbarelyknew.TherewerefriendsIhadn’tspokenwithinyearsandthosethat I speak to daily.There were friends fromschool,friendsfromwork,runningfriends,galpals and flirt buddies, kids, siblings, and parents allreadyandwillingtobeaVRB.Astheemailresponses flew in, teasing me for my crazy ideas butsupportingmewithmovingwordsofadmi-ration,IsuddenlyrealizedIwasinthemiddleofthebiggestvirtualpartyofmylife. MyVRBsdidn’t letmedown.Call-ing promptly at their appointed times, I wasentertainedthroughouttheentire4.5hourswithsongs, poems, quotes, quips, and even a sexysurvey from Cosmopolitan. (For the record,I scored quite well.) For the first 20 miles or so,IdescribedwithhighenergythesightsandhighlightsasIpassedthroughthethemeparksandwaterstops.Idelightedinproclaimingmyperfectly paced timing... right on schedule ateach mile marker!As I got closer to the end,myownabilitytoconversedwindlingdowntomere grunts of acknowledgement, I’m afraidmy final VRBs didn’t hear much more than the cheersfromthecrowds.ThereweretimesthatIcouldn’thearawordmyVRBwassaying,butIwaslovingthattheywerewithme,whatevertheyweresaying,hopefullyfeelingafractionoftheexcitementthatIwasexperiencing. I realize now that there was no rea-son to fear the magical slowing of time dur-ing theDisneyWorldMarathon. I didn’t needmyVRBstoprovideentertainment.Whattheydid provide was my own unique and wonder-ful cheering section throughout the race. I feltlike I was experiencing some surreal versionof“ThisisYourLife.”Theytoldmetheywereproudofme.Theyencouragedmetokeepgo-ing.Andtheyallowedmetosharethewondersofanincredibleexperiencevirtually,butinrealtime.Andintheend,fourandhalfhourspassedwaytooquickly.

>> THE LIGHTER SIDE << by yvette francino

Need Not BePresent To Run

You make a 4:30 a.m. phone call. You hear heavy breathing, moans, and squeals of delight as the person on the other end of the call is experiencing unseen thrills. While others have to pay for lewd 900-numbers for this kind of vicarious excitement, my family and friends simply needed to sign up for my Virtual Running Buddy program as I ran the Walt Disney World Marathon. That’s right. You heard it here first! Once the readers of Colorado Runner hear about this, I’m certain that it will be the trendiest running fad since the walkman.


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