Dear Athletes!
Having just returned this morning from working at the ING Georgia Marathon, it is clear that this sport is booming but not without unique challenges!
You might've heard about the tornado that slammed into the top of downtown Atlanta recently (first one ever in the downtown area). There race director, Victoria Seahorn had to have the event of 14,000+ relocate their huge and successful Race Expo (this is an almost unheard of last second change), their start and finish line (as late as 3pm the day prior the City officials were compelled to adjust the course) and created flats for several of the wheelchair competitors (broken glass on the nearby streets that had tumbled overnight as compared to on the course!) that morning before the race! In spite of all of that craziness, the participants, volunteers and event staff pulled together and made it work for everyone! I spotted David Manthey (Runner's Edge of the Rockies) running in the half marathon, in spite of a nagging injury, and bet he'd recommend the weekend to all of you!
Suddenly it's April and after a huge turnout for the Runnin' of the Green, people are signing up in droves for the next batch of races in April and May!
From the Iron Girl 5K at Denver's City Park in early May (a great event for guys to be volunteers for!) or the myriad of other fun events earlier and later, I hope you'll consider three opportunities that are on the weekend of May 18th: the Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon (limited this year for 700), Half marathon (limited to 3000) or the 5 Person Relay (limited to 600 teams). We have 40 charity partners that you have the additional option to sign up and support (a fun way to do it for a bigger reason!).
For those of you that prefer walking in events, I discovered a new site www.Topictalkwalks.com that a friend, Fran Rew has developed that might be right down your alley. Check it out!
I caught up with three friends in Atlanta as well at the ING Georgia Marathon and so continue to add to my favorite book list. Here are a couple more (be on the lookout for a third this fall for a new book written by Patti Catalano Dillon as well!)
Nancy Clark's easy to read best-seller Nancy Clark's Food Guide For Marathoners
Grete Waitz's Run Your First Marathon. By the way, those of you that knew that Grete has been battling cancer, I am very happy to report that she's in wonderful spirits, back to working out and all of the money from her book sales is going to charity (if you didn't happen to know, she won the New York Marathon 9 times and got the silver in the LA Olympic marathon in '84). She is a truly amazing person!
Have a great April!
Creigh
BKB has Job Openings for Summer Interns
Summer interns will learn all aspects of endurance sports event management from initial concept to raceday production.
For more information, please contact keri@bkbltd.com
HRCA Heritage/Adventure Run 5k & 10K - April 12
When: April 12, 2008
Where: Mtn Vista High School, Highlands Ranch
Time: 8:30am
5k Fees: $25 pre race / $35 race day
10k Fees: $35 pre race / $45 race day
Benefits the Mile High Pow Wow Association
Go to www.highlandsranchrunseries.com for more information.
Strides for Epilepsy - April 20
The 2007 Strides for Epilepsy 5K Walk/Run is a fun event for people of all ages. Together, we can launch a new and resounding energy to create awareness, understanding and support for children and adults with epilepsy. In addition to the walk, there will be a celebration afterward with beverages, healthy snacks and entertainment. Join the largest epilepsy awareness event in Colorado.
8:30 am
Registration
9:15 am Pre- Walk/Run Rally
9:30 am 5K Walk/Run
10:45 am Kid's Event
11:00 am
Awards and prizes
You have three
ways to register:
1.
Visit
www.epilepsycolorado.org.
You will be able to set up your own personal or team web page. You will be
able to send e-mails via this page to your family and friends to invite them
to pledge on your behalf
2. Complete and mail
the
registration form at participating locations to 234 Columbine St, Sutie 333,
Denver , CO , 80206
3. Call
303-377-9774
Miles for Miracles - May 3
Prestige Miracles Foundation, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by agents of Prestige Real Estate Group, presents its 8th annual Miles for Miracles 5K Run-Walk, set for May 3rd at Invesco Field.
The Mile for Miracles 5k run is a strong tradition, one that always accomplishes so much good for Colorado families.
Miles for Miracles got its start in 2000, when Prestige agents came together in support of one-year-old Jamie Leigh Romano, daughter of Prestige agent Jim Romano, who had been diagnosed with childhood Leukemia. Agents carried out the first run as a means of supporting the family’s special needs as they battled for their daughter’s life.
Jamie Leigh won that battle (she’ll be ten this year) and will be back as a runner at Miles for Miracles. Half of the race’s proceeds are given to The Children’s Hospital, where Jamie was treated; the rest is dispersed through Prestige Miracles Foundation to Denver area families requiring support during periods of medical or other emergencies.
According to Leeann Iacino, President of Prestige, Prestige Miracles Foundation raised more than $180,000 last year, dispersed to 25 area families and seven charities, including Children’s.
The Race, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, leaves Invesco for a spectacular 5-K run along the Platte River Trail beside downtown Denver, then returns to the Stadium, where runners watch their own arrival broadcast on the JumboTron. In addition to the regular 5K race, families can enter their kids in a special kids’ race around Invesco.
Broncos Cheerleaders will be on hand to sign autographs; along with Broncos Junior Cheerleaders cheering for runners, KCNC News 4’s anchor Tom Mustin will be honorary master of ceremonies, and over 500 pieces of Artwork created by local area 3rd graders will be on display.
Register in advance, $25 for adults ($35.00 race day), $10 for kids 12-and-under, on line at www.bkbltd.com or at www.PrestigeMiraclesFoundation.org
Aflac Iron Girl 5k Run/Walk - May 4
Join the Iron Girl Team at the third annual Aflac Iron Girl 5K Run/Walk on May 4, 2008, in Denver, CO. Named 2007’s “Best 5K Event” by Colorado Runner, this scenic course is situated in Denver City Park, providing a perfect event for seasoned athletes and novices alike. Unique features include performance shirts sized just-for-women, personalized race bibs, IPICO Sports timing, custom finisher medals and much more. Celebrate your accomplishment at the post-race catered Breakfast Café and awards ceremony as we recognize the top three finishers in each division and showcase inspirational athlete stories.
Fundraising efforts will benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund to help support young adults living with and recovering from cancer.
Register today at www.IronGirl.com
Parent Pathways 5k - May 10
What:
Parent Pathways 5K Run/Walk Running, Walking and Strolling to Celebrate
Motherhood
When: Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 10, 2008
Where: Cheesman Park, Denver
Who: This is a family friendly event for all ages and competitive levels. It is a BolderBoulder qualifier for those participating in the 5K but we also have a 2K Fun-Run/Walk and Stroller Division. After race concludes we will host a verity of family-fun activities – many of which will honor mothers as an event to kick-off to Mother’s Day.
Why: Parent Pathways is committed to helping young families create successful futures. Our focus for this race is to raise awareness around the issues our young families are facing and how our teen parents are overcoming many challenges to provide for their families. We know the importance of healthy families, and while this event celebrates the successes our teen families are achieving, we are also providing a day of family-fun for all of our participants.
For more information and to register visit www.parentpathways.org or call 303.321.6363
Spring Fling 5k - May 11
Spring Fling 5K Family Fun Run/Walk
Date: Sunday May 11, 2008
Start Time: Registration begins 7:00am Race Begins 8:00am
Location: Shea Stadium at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch
Fees: Adult $25.00, Child 13 and under $15.00 Race Day Registration $30.00 This race is a qualifier for The Bolder Boulder All proceeds benefit the educational programs at Platte River Academy
Sponsors: Metro Districts, Walmart, Primrose Schools; Pizza Cafe, Albertsons, Costco, Del Taco, Stretch Island Fruit Company, Usborne Books Register on line at: www.GetMeRegistered.com
Cottonwood Classic 5k - May 17
Saturday May 17
120th and Washington in Thornton, CO
8:00 am Start Time
Register online at www.bkbltd.com
AirLife Memorial 10k/5k - May 18
Come join us for the 11th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration on May 18, 2008, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. The event will include a 5k/10k run, 5k walk and a Kids Run, as well as numerous activities for all ages.
Each year, the non-profit Friends of AirLife hosts the Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk in honor of the everyday heroes in EMS and those who have passed on. The race was created in memory of Pete Albplanalp, Beth Barber, Leslie Feldmann and Julie Olmstead, who died on December 14, 2007, in a helicopter crash and related car accident. Since its inception, the race has evolved to include honoring the fallen heroes of air medical, EMS, fire and police, as well as beloved Friends of AirLife founder, Jim Ulrich. Donations are used to maintain the AirLife Memorial Park located at the site of the helicopter crash; support Colorado EMS education through the Jim Ulrich Scholarship Fund; fund the Jim Ulrich Silver Falcon Award recognizing local EMS leaders; and provide charitable assistance to families of EMS professionals who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For more information and registration, please visit www.airlifedenver.com.
Mile High Mile - June 1
Denver’s Premier One Mile
Race
Sunday, June 1, 2008 8:00 am
Race starts and ends at the State Capitol Building
Proceeds benefit the Greenway Foundation
Sign up online at
www.GetMeRegistered.com
Call 303-694-2202 for more information
Unlike other "fun runs", the philosophy behind the MILE HIGH MILE will be to
run hard, run well, and run fast!!! Participants will be grouped based on
age. Separate groupings will also occur for children ages 12 and under as
well as young adults between the ages of 13-17. An elite and wheelchair
grouping will also occur as the final wave of runners so that all other
participants can witness the winners crossing the finish line. For more
information, please visit us online at
http://www.milehighmile.com
Leaves of Hope 5k - June 1
Start: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lutheran Medical Center campus in Wheat Ridge, CO
Distance: 5k run/walk (timed) and 1-mile fun walk
Course: The Leaves of Hope Run/Walk will wind through the scenic Exempla Lutheran Medical Center campus and through the tree-lined residential streets of Wheat Ridge. The routes include a 1-mile family fun walk and a 5K (3.1 miles) certified race for both runners and walkers.
Proceeds: The Leaves of Hope Run/Walk will be the kick-off event for the annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations at Lutheran. National Cancer Survivors Day is a long-standing tradition at Lutheran that year after year brings back cancer survivors to celebrate the gift of life with their families, friends, and the staff who cared for them. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lutheran Medical Center cancer programs.
Sign up online at www.GetMeRegistered.com
Runner's Edge of the Rockies
Training for May/June races or looking to build for the future? It's not too late to get signed up with Runner's Edge of the Rockies and our 2008 Mid Spring Training Session! Check out the numbers to see why we're the group you should train with:
- 365 days = year round training, customized for the race & goal of your choice
- Train with 200 teammates this Spring, and over 250 during the Summer/Fall Session
- Prepare for your 1st half marathon or your 50th full/ultra
- If you tri, make the run your strongest element
- Go the distance you need on Saturday group runs, be it 2 or 24 miles
- Over 60 different organized, mapped & marked training routes with aid station support
- 9 different pace groups (including walkers) for beginners to advanced runners
- Tuesday Speed workouts at 5:30am and 6:30pm to improve your speed and efficiency by an average of 4-10%
- 250-page online training manual
- Experienced coaches; having trained over 650 runners since 2003
- Established wellness network with 9 professionals including: nutrition, massage, PT, chiropractic, sports psychology, and orthopedics
- Proven results; sending 22 members to the 2008 Boston Marathon
- Named by 5280 Magazine as a great place to meet single runners in 2007 & 2008
~ Coaches David & Julie Manthey
The Wellness Wizard
By Brad Cooper - US Corporate Wellness
Are you looking for a creative new workout to tune up your season? Try this one - the RETURN TRIP TIME TRIAL. To set it up, select your total time based on your base and target race distance. For example, as we prepare for Boston, we've been performing this workout as a 2 - 2 1/2 hr total run. For this example, let's assume you're going with a 2 hr total run (after warm-up).
- Select a course that is relatively similar out and back. This workout loses it's flare if done uphill one way or the other. Rollers are fantastic.
- Set your target pace (this is where a GPS is a nice addition) going out. If no GPS available, you're looking to run with a "slight push," but should never feel that you're "pressing" at any point on the way out.
- Stretch yourself by extending your "out" portion to 62-64 minutes before turning around.
- Then, with the legs a bit tired, turn around at bring it home at approximately 10-30 seconds/mi off of race pace. If no GPS available, you're trying to simply get back to your starting point in the remaining 56-58 minutes available before the clock strikes "midnight" at the 2 hour mark.
This workout will not only provide you with some nice mileage, but will also create an extended tempo-like run. By performing it on the back half of the run, you'll effectively create pseudo race day conditions (and results). Go get 'em!
Brad Cooper, MSPT, ATC is a local runner and triathlete and the CEO of US Corporate Wellness, which provides employee wellness programs for organizations of all sizes. For a free trial or video preview, please visit www.USCorporateWellness.com