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Dear Runners and Walkers! How ironic that the day I decide to write my monthly letter, I wake up to six inches of snow! My dog Aussie thought it was terrific but having just knocked off my last long run (20+ in Savannah) in 70 degree weather, this seems cruel. On the upside (and here's my final plea to all of you) I have my eye fixed on the target for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the memory of my friend Jim Ulrich. Please help. Here's how: My minimum goal is $5600 ($100 for each year of his incredibly productive and interesting life). If you want to support this effort, send your $100 checks (or more, please!) made payable to: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80227. Note that it is in memory of Jim Ulrich and note that it is part of C. Kelley's TNT campaign. None of the revenue will go toward ANY of my expenses. You can also go on-line to www.leukemia-lymphoma.org, scroll down to designate "in memory of" Jim Ulrich and designate our chapter "CO - Rocky Mountain Chapter". Interestingly, I discovered from last month's note about Jim that Cathie Nicholson is doing the Rock N' Roll Marathon in San Diego in June also in memory of her friend...also Jim Ulrich! So I urge you to support either or both of these fundraising efforts. Here's her TNT page link: http://www.active.com/donate/tntrm/tntrmCNichol2 Back to my musings about training for my first marathon in 10 years...frankly, in the final month of preparation, we runners become "over the top" obsessed. My latest is whether to try an energy gu for the first time (yes, I'll try it in training in the next ten days but you'd think I'd already have this figured out!). But there is humor and a light side to all of this...Renee Hamilton introduced me to a gut-funny novel that you have to read: The Other Shulman. If you have ever run in the ING New York City Marathon or hope to someday, this is your next read! The link below gets you more info! Take a look at our updated web site www.bkbltd.com. Our calendar and results pages are searchable and it's all thanks to our partnership in Q Racing Group with the collaboration of Coreen Sterritt and Josh Drew. Enjoy the Spring races in April and get your team signed up for Colfax www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org! Have fun this month and see you on the roads! Creigh Website of the month: http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews |
HRCA Heritage/Adventure 5K &10K - April 21
The HRCA Heritage/Adventure Run takes place on Saturday, April 21st. This year we added the option to run a 5K or a 10K. The course will utilize our new HRCA Backcountry Wilderness trails. Post-race, enjoy Native American activities and prize giveaways.
Date: Saturday, April 21
Time: 8:30 am
5K Fees: $25 Pre-registered, $35 Raceday
10K Fees: $35 Pre-registered, $45 Raceday
Location: Mountain Vista High School, Highlands Ranch
Beneficiary: The Mile High Pow Wow Association
Registration: www.highlandsranchrunseries.com
Colorado Marathon - May 6
Join us in Old Town Fort Collins for the Colorado Marathon, Mini Marathon, 10k and 5k, along one of Americas most beautiful courses.
For full race information including packet pickup dates, times, registration, and important start line transportation details, visit the website at www.ftcollinsmarathon.com
Parent Pathways 5K - May 12
Our 3rd Annual Parent Pathways 5K Run/Walk is Taking Great Strides for Healthy Families
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.
As you walk or run your journey will help our young families find their pathway to success! Your participation and generosity supports our programs which provide academic, parenting and life-skill education as well as employment resources to help our young families become self-sufficient.
Race begins at 9 am at Cheesman Park
For more information and to register visit: www.parentpathways.org
Cottonwood Classic 5K - May 19
Join us for the 11th annual Cottonwood Classic 5k race to be held Saturday, May 19 in Thornton. Entry fee of $23 ($16 for ages 12 and under) includes a 100% cotton T-shirt, post-race refreshments, age-group awards and raffle drawing. Event will be chip timed!
Register online www.getmeregistered.com
Colorado Colfax Marathon - May 20
How fast are your friends? Team up now for the Colfax Marathon Relay.
Run for Beer, The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers, Yo Momma’s on Colfax, Cheeky Chicks, Bouncing Booties…add your team’s name to this growing list. This is your chance to share the experience of running a marathon with friends, family or coworkers. The relay splits the 26.2 mile course into five individual legs of 10K, 5K, 10K, 5K and a final 12K.
Don’t miss the second annual Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon, Half Marathon or Five-Person Team Relay on May 20th.
Visit www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org to register today!
Point Acu·Center
The Point Acu·Center helps performance athletes of all disciplines reach their athletic goals. We provide proven therapies for:
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knee, ankle, hip, and back pain
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plantar fasciitis
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tendonitis
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muscle fiber elongation
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IT band release
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muscular motor pattern reintegration
Call us at 720-570-0868 · Located in Denver at 1073 S Pearl Street
Get fired up for SPRING- Our
Late Spring Training Session
begins on March 31st, and is a great option to get signed up with the
group and enjoy two months of quality training. Join 160 members who are
already in training, and select from a number of customized programs,
designed around your experience, goals, and current weekly mileage:
Base Building -- Perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike needing a few extra months of training for fall races. You'll start off with low and consistent workouts that will build up to fun events like the Post-News Colorado Colfax Relay and/or the Bolder Boulder 10km, in prep for your best full or half marathon later in the year!
Full or Half Marathon-- If you've got the base and are getting ready for a May/June full or half marathon, then we'll help you dial it in to race day.
Walker Program-- Are you looking to increase your fitness level, lose weight, and have fun? Aspiring distance runners can choose this option to walk a 10km or half marathon.
Online Coaching -- Ideal for out of town runners who want to get the most out of their training. An initial phone assessment, monitored online training log, and all the other member benefits will put you on track.
Team for Colorado Kids-- Want to do the relay or half marathon at Colfax this year while helping out the future of Colorado? There is still time to become a member of the Team for Colorado Kids, an awesome charity group raising money to help improve fitness and fight obesity in K-5 Colorado schools. (Sign up for this outstanding cause and your training membership dues will be waived.)
Don't get behind on your training - Get going
with Runner's Edge of the Rockies!!
~ Coaches David & Julie Manthey