Dear Athletes!
June has arrived with new races, new training goals and just plain fun! Please take a glance at the highlighted ones listed after my epistle (don't forget clicking onto my fav web site!)! I'm going to cover three items that were fun (or will be!) so please "speed read" to see if I can pique your interest:
1. Kendall Williams (a personal friend who is a riser at Merrill Lynch) is vying for the title on "Man of the Year!" in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society statewide competition. Here's the deal: In the spring of every year a spirited campaign called "The Man & Woman of the Year" is held and Kendall is a nominee along with six other candidates. The key to winning the title is, you guessed it, raising the most money for the LLS. Kendall has a special reason for taking on the challenge: his grandfather's life was taken as a result of lymphoma and it hit home. From his personal experience, he learned the hard truth that these diseases afflict many good people in our society and often times they result in the passing of loved ones. Most tragically, those most heavily affected are young children. The good news is that the funds collected from this campaign will contribute to tremendous advances in combating the diseases. Kendall's goal is to raise $2,000 before June 9, 2007 to support the cause. Your donation is tax deductible. If you commit to writing a check payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, he will make sure to personally deliver it. For those of you who would rather donate online, his website is: www.active.com/donate/rmmwoy06/rmKWillia. You can call him at 303-446-5508.
2. Next, a perfect opportunity for guys to step up and volunteer to work at the RYKA Iron Girl 5K and 5 Mile on July 1st in downtown Denver. Iron Girl empowers women toward a healthy lifestyle. Iron Girl is an attitude, not a distance! We are looking for guys to volunteer (to let the women of all ages participate) and help with this amazing event for the expo June 30th and race day July 1st. We need your help to make this another successful event! If you're ready to jump in and help, please contact Keri Naccarato or leave her a message at 303-694-2202.
The focus of the Iron Girl events is to create top-notch quality women’s events. Iron Girl provides women with a competitive platform; one that showcases seasoned athletes and novices alike. We encourage performance by offering challenging race courses and event camaraderie. Iron Girl wants women to embrace a healthy lifestyle and aim to achieve their personal bests.
3. Bill Michaels is getting a well-deserved honor from the induction ceremony of the Colorado Running Hall of Fame at the DAC last month. Here's the link to the story in case you missed it www.denverpost.com.
4. And, congrats to the Bolder Boulder and Cliff Bosley for an innovative and ultimately very successful launch of a new timing process! After discovering that the deluge of data overwhelmed the site, they methodically re-managed the data. I've learned that the anomaly has been overcome and reprogrammed. Who knew that SO MUCH info would be available? Watch for IPICO Sports to start showing up nationwide. I think Cliff learned the art of risk-taking from his Dad, Steve!
So enjoy the races that are coming up especially take note of the three that will start and finish at Invesco Field: Stadium Stampede 5K on June 17th, the Miles For Miracles 5K on July 22nd, and the Fans on the Field 5/10K on August 19th!
Creigh
Website of the month: www.ushalf.com/copper.htm
Stapleton Charity Chase - June 9
Stapleton Greenway Park 24th and Syracuse Streets
Registration: 8:00 am
On-Line registration www.getmeregistered.com/StapletonCharityChase
Proceeds: Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Centers (6) Metro Denver
Stadium Stampede - June 17
The Stadium Stampede™ 5K, June 17, follows one of the most scenic courses in Colorado racing. Begin at INVESCO Field at Mile High, travel along the Platte Valley bike path and end with a sprint through the stadium where you can see yourself on Thundervision, the giant video screen. After the race, stay for the party, which has outstanding free food and beverages, and for the awards ceremony, where the top 5 men and women finishers in the 5K run receive cash prizes. Age group prizes are also awarded in the run and the top 3 walkers as well. Events include a 5K run beginning at 8:30 a.m., a 5K walk at 8:35 a.m., and a 1K Huff & Puff Senior Challenge and Kids Fun Run at 9:10 a.m. To register, go to www.stadiumstampede.org. The Stadium Stampede is an event of the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and benefits charity medical care at Saint Joseph Hospital .
RYKA Iron Girl 5 Mile and 5K - July 1
Located at Veteran’s Park, in downtown Denver, Iron Girl is pleased to announce the second annual RYKA Iron Girl 5-Mile and 5K. A lively city, fun venue and a finish line chute alongside the magnificent State Capitol, this event has it all.
Join us at Veteran’s Park State Capitol on Sunday, July 1, 2007 - 8:00 a.m. race start.
This event includes:
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A flat, fast course along the beautiful city streets of Denver.
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A safe, USATF-certified course.
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Custom age-group awards for the top three finishers in each category.
Participants will receive:
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Personalized race bibs featuring each participant’s first name
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A RYKA performance technical shirt (new color)
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ChampionChip timing
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A chance to win exciting post-race giveaways
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Plenty of delicious food at the post-race catered Breakfast Café
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A one-of-a-kind Iron Girl finisher’s medal
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Entertaining music and much more
The mission of Iron Girl is to empower women toward a healthy lifestyle.
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 10K - 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:
10K
Location:
Civic
Green Park,
9730 Ridgeline Blvd.Highlands
Ranch CO 80219
Register: www.highlandsranchrunseries.com
After the race, join the festivities at the HRCA’s 4th of July Celebration. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics Colorado.
US Half Marathon at Copper Mountain - July 15
Run the Inaugural US Half Marathon, Copper Mountain in Colorado on Sunday, July 15th, 2007. Produced by US Race Series in partnership with Copper Mountain Resort.
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.
The picturesque 13.1-mile course runs from Main St. in Copper through the East Village , Alpine lift and the Triple Treat area. A quick uphill on Vail Pass turns you around to face a fast downhill to a grand musical finish along Main Street and into Burning Stones Plaza . Join now Team Summit and Copper Mountain Resort for this beautiful, rocky mountain event and sign up at www.copperhalf.com
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
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