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The Rocky Mountain Road Runners is a non-profit, volunteer organization for runners and walkers in the Denver Metro area.

July 2008
News Bits

Note to members ... from Club Prez Deb (posted 7/22/2008)

Hi Road Runners,
Summer is upon us, bringing the height of running season.  The club has several events planned to help you train for your summer and fall races.

If you‘re training for a marathon or a half, our Marathon Training Series is just what you need.  We have a 15 mile and two more twenty mile races between now & mid-September.  For the half-marathon crowd, you can run the some or all of the distance at any of these upcoming races.  With an out and back/out and back course layout and mile markers on each mile, it’s easy to start with the group and knock off early to get in the amount of mileage you need.

Speaking of marathoning, the next race for club teams is the Denver Marathon.  If you want to run as part of a RMRR relay team, see Bob Basse or email him at bob.basse@questar.com.  As the club’s team director, he’ll point you in the right direction.

If your race plans run to shorter distances, check out track workouts at Heritage HS on Wednesday nights.  Scott Kukel puts us through intervals totaling ~3 miles each week.  The 3 mile distance and pace of the workouts is perfect fit for your 5k goal race. 

You can also participate in the club’s set of Trophy Series races.  Summer’s races are short and fast.  Our June race was 2 miles, followed by a pancake breakfast in Bible Park. We had a great turnout with 99 of you joining the fun. 

August features a 5k at deKoevend park, followed by a kid’s fun run and a potluck/BBQ.  I look forward to the Friday night 5k all year.  It’s my favorite club event because of the camaraderie.  After we race, there is plenty of time to unwind with a burger and good conversation.  If you love running because of the social aspect, check this event out.

Continuing with the social theme, the club also has fun runs of one or two laps in Wash park on Tuesday nights.  I have not run with this group, but hear that they have 20-25 people during the summer months.  Some of the group enjoy dinner together afterwards.

For those interested in some quality training with their social runs, check out the Saturday morning long run at deKoevend.  On a given weekend, you’ll find people in the Saturday group going from 6-18 miles.  The pace is slower because we’re running a long way, but there you’ll find people running 8:30-10 minute pace.

Switching from running to volunteering for a minute, I wanted to remind all of you that you can get great RMRR logo gear for volunteering.  If you volunteer for 30 or more hours, you qualify for merchandise like duffle bags, fleece shirts, jackets, and vests.   If you direct a race alone or with someone as co-director, you also qualify for a prize.  The prize committee hasn’t selected the awards for 2008 yet, but one thing is certain, they’ll feature the club’s 50th anniversary logo.

For those of you who missed the April and May races, we have an eye-catching 50th Anniversary logologo with the 1959-2009 dates marking 50 years.  You’ll start to see this logo on raffle prizes as the year progresses.

As we promote our 50th Anniversary in 2009, you’ll be hearing more about the anniversary events.  To start to get the word out, we’ve ordered 1000 temporary tattoos.  That’s right – tattoos.  For those of you who always wanted to race w/ the RMRR logo on your calf, your shoulder or elsewhere - you’re in luck!  The tattoos are here and we’ll have supplies of them at each of the events.  They’re free to all of you.  All you need to do is wear them to your next race to promote the club.

Finally, I’ll close with thanks for what all of you club members have accomplished this year.  Whether you are on our board, making the decisions needed to keep the club going, or directing a race, or coming out to volunteer or run, you are RMRR.  Your passion for your sport is inspiring.  I’m happy to be a part of this group and look forward to the fun we’ll have as we gear up to Celebrate 50.

July RMRR e-News (edited by Kevin Downing) posted 7/24/2008)

Greetings Fellow Road Runners,
 
The summer running season is in full-swing, and RMRR members are participating in races all over this time of year, as you'll see from the Racing in Other Places page. We had another successful race earlier this month at Bible Park. Be sure that you check our website for race results http://www.rmrr. org/ rmrrRaceResults. html and photos http://www.rmrr. org/ rmrrPhotos.html of club events.
 
A RMRR member suggested that we make year-to-date results, and other information, available at the Trophy Series races -- an excellent idea. Look for these results at the next race. And if anyone else has a suggestion for improving communication, please don't hesitate to let me know.
 
See below for Club President Deb Cunningham's monthly letter.
 
Kevin Downing
RMRR Newsletter Editor
rmrrnewsletter@ yahoo.com
 
 
AUGUST TROPHY SERIES RACE and BBQ. This month's trophy series race is a 5k at deKoevend Park in Littleton. The race is at 6:30 PM, Friday, August 1st. Dekoevend Park is off University just north of Arapaphoe. Directions: http://rmrr. org/images/ graphics/dekoevend. html. There will be a kids Fun Run after the race.
 
After the race we'll be having our annual BBQ and potluck. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided. Please bring something to share.
Last names and what to bring:
A-H - dessert
I-Q - vegetable side dish - green salads, etc.
R-Z - Other Side Dish - chips, dips, bread, whatever is not a vegetable
 

SEPTEMBER TROPHY SERIES RACE. A reminder that the date has been changed for the September Trophy Series Race. It will be held at 8:00 Saturday, Sept 13th at Chatfield Park.

MARATHON TRAINING SERIES. We had our first Marathon Training Series race of the season, and we had over 50 runners out for the 10-miler. (Click here for results: http://www.rmrr. org/ rmrrRaceResults/ 2008/ rmrrRaceResultsMTSJ uly202008. html.) We'll be holding two Marathon Training Series races in August -- a 15-miler on August 3rd, and a 20-miler on August 24th. These races are perfect for those training for a fall full- or half-marathon. RMRR members receive a discount. More information can be found here: http://www.rmrr. org/ rmrrMTSInfo. html

CONGRATULATIONS TO "IRON" ERIC GREENE. RMRR member Eric Greene completed Ironman Coeur d'Alene on June 22nd in a time of 11:38:56. That's a  2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. Eric's Ironman journey story, with a link to his personal website, is here: http://www.rmrr. org/ rmrrNewsletters/ 2008/2008_ RaceReports/ rmrrRaceReports_ EricGreen_CoeurDAle neIronMan_ June222008.html
 
2008 OLYMPIC TRIALS IN EUGENE, OREGON. RMRR member Ray Sibley recently attended the 2008 Olympic track and field trials in Eugene. Ray is writing a summary of the event, which will be on the rmrr.org website shortly, just in time for the Beijing Olympics. Check back soon for the complete story.
 
50th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING. August 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the origin of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners, which arose from the Denver Track Club that was founded in 1959. We are planning a celebration of this milestone next summer, and we welcome thoughts and suggestions from the membership. We would like to hear from everyone who has stories/photos/ memorabilia of years past, especially of the early years, and especially any contact information for any club members who we may have lost track of over the years. Let me know at: rmrrnewsletter@ yahoo.com
 
TATTOOS!! We have a new 50th anniversary logo, which is currently on the RMRR website. But what if you want to show off the new logo during a race? It's so difficult to carry a laptop while running. Fortunately, we have ordered temporary tattoos with the new logo -- put them on your arm, leg, or forehead, and let other runners know about the Rocky Mountain Road Runners. We'll have them available at the Trophy Series races.
 
RACES OF FRIENDS OF RMRR. Friends and members of RMRR often hold races and other events that support local groups or charities. Here's a few that are coming up in the next few months:
TRACK PRACTICE. Track workouts are held 6:30 every Wednesday at Heritage High School, 1401 West Geddes Ave. in Littleton. For the training schedule, click here: http://rmrr. org/ rmrrTrainingSchedul e.html.
 
FUN AND TRAINING RUNS. RMRR runners have a Tuesday evening fun runs at Wash Park at 6:00, which meets at South High School (corner of Louisiana and Franklin), and a Saturday morning training run, currently meeting at 7:00 am at deKoevend Park. A weekly reminder email is sent out through the Denver_Runners Yahoo Group -- to join this email list, go here: http://sports. groups.yahoo. com/group/Denver_ Runners/
 
RMRR TEAMS. Want to put together a RMRR relay team for the Denver Marathon? RMRR will sponsor teams for certain races. Contact Bob Basse for more information: bob.basse@questar. com
 
GEORGETOWN TO IDAHO SPRINGS. Many RMRR members will be running the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half-Marathon. If weather and logistics allow, we hope to have our yellow bowflag banner at the race to serve as a gathering point for members, so keep your eyes open. You can't miss it.
 
MORE RACING IN OTHER PLACES. More races from June and July have been added to the Racing in Other Places list: http://rmrr. org/ rmrrRacingInOtherPl aces/ July2008/rmrrRioP_ July2008. html Let me know if there are mistakes.