Dear Athletes!
A big thanks to those of you that signed up as a volunteer for Iron Girl on July 1st...A+ effort for a wonderful cause!
As we pound out the miles in this hot weather, just seek out the experts at the running stores and in the various running and coaching groups. They know the answers and are happy and willing to share.
Many of you are heading up to Copper Mountain this month to the US Half Marathon, 12K ,and 5K. Check out their special paragraph below my letter. With a concert it should be a nice vacation getaway especially after some of these super hot days along the front range.
As a member of the board of the Prestige Miracles Foundation I urge you to support their Miles for Miracles 5K for the Children's Hospital Foundation at Invesco Field on Sunday, July 22nd! The essentially flat course is modeled after the fun Stadium Stampede. Here's a link: www.prestigemiraclesfoundation.com
As I reported in last month's E-Newsletter, the debut of IPICO Sports chip timing at Bolder Boulder www.ipicosports.com was amazing and was further solidified in June at a major event, the Steamboat Classic 4M on June 19th in Illinois. There definitely is a new alternative to existing chip timing, for those of you that follow the industry!
The September PACE Governor's Cup 5k/10k in Denver may be on hold due to the loss of some critical sponsorship at the last minute. It's an expensive race due to police and venue costs, and the Prostate Cancer Education Council needs sponsors to step up with at least $10,000 to make it viable on September 16th. Interested? Contact Mary Hutchison by July 12th at PCEC 303-316-4685, or www.pcaw.com, for more information.
Those of you that have heard "rumors" about some major, positive changes being considered for the 2008 Colorado Colfax Marathon, have heard correctly. What changes? Stay tuned!! And this October has a new event by the American Lung Association, Run the 'Rocks 1 Mile at Red Rocks on October 14. Visit www.lungcolorado.org
Finally, there is a terrific newsletter that you can subscribe to electronically that I've neglected to mention but is always well-written and informative. Check out my favorite web site of the month below!
Have a great July, enjoy all the races and run and walk safely, please!
Creigh
Website of the month: www.runningstats.com
Freedom Run 5K - July 4
Start a new summer tradition this year - bring your friends and family and join us at the Freedom Run 5K! Whether you walk, run, stroll, or cheer from the sidelines, the Freedom Run is a great way to kick off your 4th of July! The scenic 5K race course winds through beautiful residential Evergreen, Colorado and ends with a festive finish line celebration at Evergreen Fitness and Tennis Center. Funds raised by this event help Mt. Evans Hospice care for underinsured or uninsured patients as well as support numerous services provided to the community, including grief counseling, transportation for patients to medical appointments, respite care for family caregivers, and Camp Comfort, a bereavement camp for children.
For more information call 303-674-6400 or sign up today at www.mtevans.org/freedomRun.htm
Liberty Run - July 4
Lace 'em Up For Liberty!
Join us this 4th of July for a 4-Mile run or 1-Mile walk through Denver's
Washington Park.
Even the smallest kids can participate in the
Little Liberty Fun Run.
Immediately following the race, participants relax at the Festival of Rights
featuring snacks, a beer garden, therapeutic massages, and a live band. Kids
and adults alike can compete in classic games such as the egg relay, sack
race, and bean bag toss, all with a civil rights twist.
This fundraiser supports the ACLU Foundation of Colorado's litigation,
education and outreach efforts to protect, defend and extend the civil
rights and civil liberties of all Coloradans.
Please visit
www.libertyrun.net and sign up to run or walk with us
this July 4th!
HRCA Independence Day 11K - July 4
Run Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time: 10:30am
Run Fees: $35 (Pre-registration ends at noon July 3rd) or $45 (Run Day)
Distance:
11K
Location:
Civic
Green Park,
9730 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands
Ranch CO 80219
Register: www.highlandsranchrunseries.com
After the race, join the festivities at HRCA’s 4th of July Celebration. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Colorado.
US Half Marathon at Copper Mountain - July 15
Run the Inaugural US Half Marathon, Copper Mountain on Sunday, July 15th, benefiting Team Summit in Colorado. Produced by US Race Series in partnership with Copper Mountain Resort. Sign up at www.copperhalf.com
The US Half Marathon, Copper Mountain features exhilarating events which all start and finish in Copper Mountain Village so run or walk the 5K (3.1 mi), 12K (7.46 mi) or Half Marathon. The event also includes a kid’s event for ages 4-9. Located in the heart of the Rockies, Copper Mountain is where Colorado adventure meets unparalleled luxury and charm.
Volunteer opportunities still exist. Contact Team Summit at 970-968-2882 ext. 40010 to sign up. All US Half Marathon, Copper volunteers will receive a 2007-2008 winter lift ticket valid for skiing or riding at Copper Mountain for the entire winter season.
Miles for Miracles 5k - July 22
Sunday, July 22, 8 am at Invesco Field.
Register in-store through July 19, or online through July 20 at www.getmeregistered.com/MilesForMiracles
Our Mission is to help children stricken with life threatening illnesses or who have a life long medical condition. We distribute funds to families only in the Denver Metro area. Miles For Miracles is a run in which we partner with Children’s Hospital. We had 1000 third grade children draw what they thought a “Miracle” is to them. We will have all 1000 pictures up at the run and the winner is the photo on our t-shirts this year. We gave the student a $100 savings bond and $100 to their art department.
Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon - August 11
1,000-foot vertical descent sound good?
The 29th Annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon is for you!
August 11, 2007
Register at www.getmeregistered.com/GeorgetownIdahoSprings
The Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon, now in its 29th year and the 2006 Colorado Runner Race of the Year, raises money for the Clear Creek Booster Club, a non-profit organization that in turn funds scholarships, student extra-curricular activities, field trips and small capital improvements at Clear Creek High School and Clear Creek Middle School. Early registration costs $30 while race-day registration is $35. The event concludes with a Fitness festival at Golddigger Football Field in Idaho Springs following the race.
HRCA Splash-Mash-Dash Triathlon - August 11
Date: August 11th
Time: 6AM
Distance: 800 Yard Swim, 13 Mile Bike, 3.5 Mile Run
Cost: $60.00
Information and registration go to www.highlandsranchrunseries.com
Fans on the Field 10k and 5k - August 19
2nd Annual Fans on the Field – August 19, 2007 – Join Denver sports fanatics as they cruise down the sidelines of Invesco Field at Mile High, across the floor of The Pepsi Center and along the warning track of Coors Field during the 2nd Annual Fans on the Field. The 10K and 5K courses are both fully accessible and all proceeds benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. The post race tailgate party will be one you won’t want to miss. The first 500 people to sign up will receive a free Fans on the Field visor or hat. For more information and to register, visit www.fansonthefield.com
Runner's Edge of the Rockies
Summer/Fall Training is just under way and there's still time to get going! The 19-week program is ideal for people targeting summer & fall races. No matter the half or full marathon, you'll receive a training binder and daily training schedule customized to your target race, your experience, your work/life balance and your goals! Every week we'll lay out one of fifty fully organized training routes around the metro area for you to enjoy in a supportive, fresh and fun environment. And if you don't believe us, then believe our members - Check out a few Success Stories, Testimonials and Pictures on our website to see what we're all about! Happy Running!
Coaches David & Julie Manthey
Runner's Edge of the Rockies
www.RunnersEdgeOfTheRockies.com
(303) 320-EDGE
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