Its that time of the year for costumes and cross country races. Sometimes mixed together. Get out and enjoy the fall weather and colors in these fun fall races!

Bill Lawrence competes in the Colorado Cross Classic

October 22, 2011

ReadyTalk OktoberFAST 5K / Family Fun 1K

9am in City Park, Denver
http://www.runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?eID=oktoberfast5k#

Thursday October 27, 2011

Buffer Buffalo 5k

5pm at CU Campus
Help send the CU Triathlon Team to 2012 Collegiate Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! 75% of race proceeds go to CU Tri Team.
http://www.active.com/running/boulder-co/buffer-buffalo-5k-2011

After competing in the 5k, race down to Fleet Feet Sports to get the skinny on compression wear and how it can benefit you.

Compression Clinic

7:15pm at Fleet Feet Sports
More and more people are wearing compression for a variety of reasons, including recovery, performance enhancement and injury prevention. Wondering whether compression is right for you?
http://fleetfeetsportsboulder.com

Saturday October 29, 2011

This Saturday proves to be a packed day of racing, and top the night off by mingling with some of Boulder’s running and triathlon legends at the One World Running Precious Feet Fall Fundraiser.

Eerie Eire 5 and 10k

9:30am Eire, CO
New Course This Year!!!
http://erie.optimistweb.org/

Denver Gorilla Run 5k

11am Denver, CO
A charity fun run with a difference. Everyone who takes part wears a full gorilla costume (yours to keep!) and helps raise funds for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund, an international charity working to save mountain gorillas
www.denvergorillarun.com

Colorado Cross Classic

2:10pm Boulder Reservoir, Boulder
The race is run on the cyclocross course after the amateur races conclude and directly before the Women’s UCI Elite race, featuring some of the top racers in the world (including a recent World Cup winner). The atmosphere should be electric. The course is a minimum of three meters wide, meticulously marked, with some sand, hills, short barriers, and giant crowds.
www.ColoradoCrossClassic.com

MONSTER DASH 5K and Kids Race!

3pm in Old Town Louisville on Main Street
www.MonsterDashRun.com

Precious Feet Fall Fundraiser

5pm at Boulder’s Avalon Ballroom
One World Running is excited to present its Precious Feet Fall Fundraiser (sponsored in part by Fleet Feet). Join us Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Avalon Ballroom for a fun evening of mingling with fellow athletes, dancing, finding some cool silent auction items to bid on, and seeing five local legends-Frank Shorter, Davis Phinney, Connie Carpenter, Layton Kor, and Dave Scott-inducted into the inaugural Boulder Hall of Fame class.
http://OneWorldRunning.com

Monday, Oct 31, 2011

Halloween Fun Run

6pm at Fleet Feet Sports
Fleet Feet is super psyched about our freakishly fun Halloween Social Run on October 31 (of course!) at 6pm at the store. And take advantage of a scary-cool Halloween deal while you’re here: GET 15% OFF ANYTHING AT THE STORE!
http://FleetFeetBoulder.com

Saturday, Nov 5, 2011

Twin Peaks Rotary XC Challenge

9am in Longmont, CO
The 3.5mi Course is run entirely on soft surface (dirt, gravel, grass) so spikes are allowed and encouraged
http:RunningGuru.com

Racing with the Stars 5k

9am Lakeshore Athletic Club Broomfield, CO
http://www.racingwiththestars5k.com

Running Form and Technique One Day Workshop

11:30am till 5:00 in Lafayette, CO
Run faster and further and have a whole lot more fun! Veterans, novices, and everyone in between can improve.
http://www.radiantrunning.com/workshops.html

Saturday Nov 12, 2011

Longmont Turkey Trot

9am Altona Middle School Longmont
2m and 10k
www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special

Saturday Nov 19, 2011

Panicking Poultry 5k

9:30am Boulder Reservoir, Boulder
5k, 1 mile kids run
pp5k.riptidemultisports.com

Thursday Nov 24, 2011

CU Turleys Turkey Trot 5k

10am at CU Potts Field
http://boulderroadrunners.org

Find more races at:
http://www.runningguru.com/EventsList.asp?State=CO&Month=10
http://www.racingcolorado.com/index.php?page=calendars
http://www.runcolo.com/colorado-race-calendar/
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/calendar/events/

Denver Chiropractic Center and Dr. Jeff Stripling Presents:

FREE BAREFOOT RUNNING CLINIC

July 13th at 6PM, hosted by Crossfit Conquer

Learn how to run and walk pain-free by trading in your expensive shoes for the ones you were born with — bare feet. Find out how to run barefoot safely and easily, how to transition from standard running shoes, why barefoot running can reverse injuries, and when is the right (and wrong!) time to use minimalist shoes. Whether you’re an experienced barefoot runner, someone who finds the idea of being able to Feel The World intriguing, or someone who just wants a few tips to be able to run faster and easier, you’ll enjoy this experiential hands-on (feet-on?) evening.Speakers include Invisible Shoes founder and elite sprinter, Steven Sashen, who along with Dr. Jeff Stripling will focus on improving running form, preventing injuries, and how to make running more enjoyable.

Crossfit Conquer @ 1137 South Huron, Denver, CO 80223

Any questions? Email us at steven@invisibleshoe.com

Boulder, CO – March 1, 2011.

What: Kick- Off to BolderBOULDER Training
When: Saturday, March 12th, from 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Flatiron Crossing Mall, Broomfield. Map

Sea Level is for Sissies

The BolderBOULDER will kick start its official training program with the help of five Colorado based Olympians and professional runners. They will join a team of ‘BoldRunning’ coaches to take prospective participants on a sample fun run.

Director of the BoldRuning program, Ewen North says, “This will be a great opportunity to come out and rub shoulders with runners who have a genuine shot at making London 2012. The idea is also to allow people to sample the training group ahead of time to give them a taster before they commit to the program.”

The event will take place on Saturday March 12^th at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Flatiron Crossing Mall in Broomfield, starting at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience or ability.

The Olympians and professional runners will include; Boulder residents, Jorge Torres, a Beijing Olympian and former CU Buff, Lee Troop, a three time Australian Olympian in the marathon and Jason Hartman, the first American at the 2010 Chicago Marathon.  Joining them will be another former CU Buff and Olympic marathon hopeful, Tera Moody, along with Broomfield based pro Kristen Zaitz, who has represented Team USA at the World Half Marathon Championships.

All athletes are well versed in the BolderBOULDER 10K course, having competed in the International Team Challenge, the professional race following the main event.

“We specifically invited athletes who have experience running the BolderBOULDER. Now we have a team of true professionals who can answer questions about how best to tackle the course.” North adds.

Runners who attend the event will have the opportunity to sign up for the program, find out more about how it works and to win prizes and giveaways, including Dicks Sporting Goods Coupons, Native sunglasses, Sea Level is for Sissies shirts and BolderBOULDER socks.

The official 10 week BolderBOULDER training program begins the week of March 21^st.

For more information please call Ewen North, Training Director at 303-444-7223, ext. 111, or email EWEN@bolderboulder.com.

About BolderBOULDER:  The DICK’S Sporting Goods BolderBOULDER 10K, a Running USA Founding Member, is the 3rd largest running race in the USA and the 7th largest in the world. The race attracts over 53,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers, and draws professional racing teams from all over the world to compete for one of the largest non-marathon prize purse in road racing. The 2011 race starts at 30^th & Walnut in Boulder, winds through neighborhoods with live music and entertainment at every corner, and finishes in the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field.  More than 150,000 spectators watch the festivities from inside the stadium and along the course. The 33^rd BolderBOULDER will be held on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011.

A two-day Feldenkrais® workshop to help you feel great and run great.
Sat 7/24 11am – 5pm | Sun 7/25 11am – 5pm  | $65/day or $110 for both

Go to any local race and watch the runners go by and you will notice that there are as many styles as there are people. The faster runners appear to glide by with little effort while others labor with every step.

Swimmers and cyclists have long used drills to perfect their stroke and become more efficient athletes, but it really hasn’t been until recent years that average runners have paid much attention to their running form.

Improper form makes the body work harder to move across the ground and leads to many injuries.

New York based The Balanced Runner will be presenting two workshops in Boulder over the weekend of July 24 and 25th. The day long workshops promise you will learn how to:

• Prevent/eliminate the causes of typical runners’ injuries, including runners’ knee, shin splints, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, and hamstring problems
• Access the power of your pelvis for running that feels effortless and light from head to toes
• Use your core muscles for more efficient running
• Find better balance between your right and left sides
• Push off and advance your legs more naturally
• Develop sensitivity, awareness and understanding of your body so you can adjust
• your form when running on your own
• Run faster and enjoy it more

Workshop teachers Jae Gruenke and Julia Pak are both Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioners. The lessons are based on the principles of the Feldenkrais Method of Movement Education® and are safe for injured runners but potent enough to impact runners performing at very high levels. The workshop will include a small amount of running, gently guided movement lessons done on the floor, and video analysis of elite runners.

Each participant will leave with a list of reference points to practice on your own and an audio refresher CD.

So if you find that you hurt while running, or are frustrated with your recent performances, your body may be telling you its time to make some changes.

Register or get more information at BalancedRunner.com

Learn how to run faster, stronger, more efficiently, and with less injury.

Newton Running Lab

Newton Running will be presenting a 2 day symposium on natural running form including discussions around biomechanics and injury prevention.

Saturday, June 12 | 5:30 pm

Presentation & Discussion
• Swag Bag: First 30 people to event
• Raffle: Newton Running Shoes

Sunday, June 13 | 9:00 am

Topics include:
Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Danny Abshire | Co-Founder | CTO

The Science Behind Newton Running Shoes
Ian Adamson | R & D | Education Director

Injury Prevention
Mark Cucuzzella | Family Physician | Running Researcher

Every Saturday  | 10 am

There will be FREE form coaching with Danny Abshire. This isn’t your typical Saturday morning fun run. Yes there will be running, but Danny takes the time to watch and coach individuals on their running form. From beginners to veterans, everyone can benefit from being more aware of their form.

Newton Running Lab
Located on 13th Street, between Walnut and Canyon
1300 Walnut Street, Suite #20 | Boulder CO
303.494.0321

Overuse Knee Injuries in Runners: Keeping your Knees Healthy without Resorting to Swimming

Thursday June 3 7:15pm

Fleet Feet Sports Boulder
Please RSVP 303-939-8000

Courtesy of Medimagery.net

This talk is geared toward adult runners of all abilities who want to learn about common overuse injuries of the knee, including Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Hamstring Tendinitis and others.

Participants will learn how to minimize their risk in getting an overuse injury of the knee. Physical therapy exercises will be reviewed to address each injury discussed.

Lisa Brone, MD is a board certified family physician and sports medicine specialist. She has experience taking care of every level of athlete and loves helping her patients reach their goals. Dr. Brone as spent nine years of her career taking care of NCAA Division athletes.

Jeanette Hrubes PT is currently the Clinic Director/Owner of Peak Form Physical Therapy, locate in Boulder and Brighton. She has over fifteen years of clinical experience in outpatient rehabilitation and occupational medicine, including extensive experience with knee injuries.

Fleet Feet Sports Boulder

Set Yourself Up for Success this Race Season

Thursday March 25^th, 7:15 PM at Fleet Feet Sports

RSVP – 303.939.8000

Some of your greatest achievements can happen when you identify and pursue your

goals. And your individual goal orientation style greatly influences how you create and develop your own athletic goals. At this clinic, Pam will discuss:

1. How you can effectively create reasonably challenging goals
2. How to develop a specific goal achievement plan
3. The differences between targets and goals
4. How the ways in which you define achievement influence the direction and success of your goal-setting plan

Chase your ambitions wisely. Learn how and why to clarify what you want to achieve in sport or life, and succeed. All participants will take home a variety of practical strategies and handouts for setting and achieving their goals.

•Pam Landry is a veteran coach, marathon runner and Sport Psychology consultant.  As the owner of The Athlete’s Edge she specializes in working with athletes of all abilities, helping them to continually expand their potential in both athletics and in life.  With 18 Marathons to date, Pam continues to train and compete regularly, and brings her experience as an athlete, coach, teacher and mentor to seasoned and aspiring athletes alike.

Runnin' O the Green 7k - photo by Ryan Martin

After a cold first two months of the year, Coloradan’s were quite pleased by the warm welcome of March. Spring is just around the corner and there are plenty of events this month to get you started in the right direction for a happy and healthy 2010.

Gatherings |   Races |   Ongoing

Gatherings

Friday March 5, 2010

Solepeppper F.I.T. Training Kickoff
Meet the coaches, receive 20% off clothing and shoes and 30% off Zeal sunglasses during the event! Also, Suzie Collyer will be here offering free mini-massages and an ongoing massage deal of $50 for a 1 hr. massage to all F.I.T. members!

More at Solepepper.com »

Thursday March 11th

No Boundries 5k and 10k program Meet and Greet

5:00 to 6:00 pm
Meet the coaches, talk to other runners, register, and enjoy some refreshments!

—– also  —

Prevent Running Injuries
7:15pm Fleet Feet Sports, Boulder

Join Dr. Tim Lowney of Boulder Sports Chiropractic Center and learn how to prevent common running injuries, including avoiding the pitfalls of over-training.

More at FleetFeetBoulder.com

Saturday, March 13,  2010

Quest to be Your Best: Specific Custom Mental Skills Training Plan Design
More Details »
or at Bobby McGee.com

March 23, 2010

No Boundaries 5k and 10k program

No Boundaries is an effective, fun and supportive Run or Run/Walk Program designed for all fitness and experience levels. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to start running, or a more experienced runner who wants to improve your running, our dedicated coaches will guide you every step of the way.

Meet the coaches, talk to other runners, register, and enjoy some refreshments on March 11th from 5-6pm

More at FleetFeetBoulder.com

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Running Form Workshop
11:30am – 5:00pm Boulder, CO

Run Faster and Further and Have a Whole lot More Fun. Veterans, Novices, and Everyone in Between Can Improve

Included in the workshop you receive: Video taping and gait analysis, proper body alignment and principles of movement and individualized critique of your running form.

Read more about the workshop »

Races

Sunday, March 7, 2010

That Damn Run 5k
10am Denver, CO

That Dam Run 5K is the final race in the RunDenver Race Series sponsored by Assurant Health. It takes place at Cherry Creek State Park
RunDenverSeries.com
RMRR March Trophy Series: 3mi
9am Crown Hill Park in Lakewood
http://rmrr.org

Sunday, March 14, 2010

March 14th must be your lucky day as there are 3 races to choose from. Everything from the 5k, Lucky 7k, 10k, 10mi up to the half-marathon.

1st Annual Water Buffalo Stampede 5k
9am Boulder, CO

This 5k benefiting the CU Swim and Dive Team, runs through the CU Boulder Campus and is a Bolder Boulder Qualifier!

Map »
Website » http://www.colorado.edu/StudentGroups/swimdive/stampede.html

Runnin o the Green Lucky 7k
10:15am Denver, CO

Denver’s Classic Irish Jog

Map »
Website http://rotg.org

Boulder Spring Half Marathon, 10mi and 10k
9am Boulder, CO

Addressing the need for a quality early season distance event on the front range, the Boulder Spring Half is the first major half marathon of the 2010 Colorado running season. And for the runner or walker not up for the half marathon distance (13.1 miles), the Boulder Spring Half also features a 10 mile distance as well as a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) distance.

http://www.bouldermarathon.com

Ongoing

Fleet Feet Sports Fun Runs

In-Step Training Group

Whether you are training for a race or just looking for someone to run with for general fitness, our runs are for you. Meet at the shop at 5:30pm!
instepbldr.com

Solepepper Sports

Every Saturday Solepepper Sports hosts a group run. We run from the Solepepper Sports store location twice a month and meet at various trail heads in the area twice a month.
Solepepper.com

Runner at Chautauqua

Run Faster and Further and Have a Whole lot More Fun. Veterans, Novices, and Everyone in Between Can Improve

One-day workshop • Cost: $95 • Choose from the dates below:

• Saturday, March 27, 11:30am – 5:00pm
• Saturday, April 24, 11:30am – 5:00pm
• Saturday, May 8, 11:30am – 5:00pm
  

To register / more information:
Call Douglas at 303-499-2062 or email at douglas@radiantrunning.com.

Workshop Content

Video Taping and Gait Analysis

First we will  view and study your running form and biomechanics. This indispensable tool affords you a great opportunity to see yourself in action and receive expert feedback that both reinforces the things you are doing right in your form and movement and helps you to correct the habits and inefficiencies that hold you back from feeling and performing your best. It sets the stage for change and future

Proper Body Alignment and Principles of Movement

Next we will present and reinforce, with body-based exercises, “Proper Body Alignment and Principles of Movement.” These concepts will be your guide for how to run efficiently as well as enabling you to contact your source of strength and power. We will help you apply the basic principles of movement that include; the absence of unnecessary effort, circularity, grounding, moving from your center or core, momentum and rhythm. These principles will help you identify and manifest the basic qualities of good running form such as directed arm swing, optimal body lean, integration of upper and lower body and utilization of the powerful core muscles of the hips and pelvis. Skillful use of these principles is central to fluid efficient movement and provides the foundation for continued improvement.

Individualized Critique of Your Running Form

Everyone will receive individual instruction so that you will leave with a basic understanding and the essential tools you need so that you can successfully work with your running form. This will include videotaping again, so that you can see the changes and improvements made during the day. Everyone will have an opportunity to observe improvements others make, giving you a wide range of impressions that facilitate the learning process.

About Janet and Douglas

Janet Runyan is a nationally ranked ultra distance runner whose goals have served as motivation and inspiration for bettering
her whole life through her athletic pursuits. She is passionate about sharing the knowledge and experience she has acquired and applies this to coaching Runners and Triathletes in Boulder.

Douglas Wisoff, PT has combined training and traditional sports medicine with a comprehensive study of current holistic approaches to the body, healing and movement. Fifteen years of intensive endurance training and racing has given him an understanding of the specific problems associated with running. Out of this he has developed a system of sports movement that has a significant impact on injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, form efficiency and performance.

This study is quantifying how speed and incline affect the energetic cost of running.

An experiment is being conducted in the Locomotion Lab on the CU Campus trying to understand how speed and incline affect the elastic energy return of the muscles and tendons.

They are looking for males or females between the ages of 18-40 who can run a 5k in less than 20:00 minutes.

Subjects are required to meet for two, 2-2:30 hour sessions on separate days. Each day subjects will run on a treadmill at different speeds and inclines while we measure your rate of oxygen consumption. Subjects will not be paid, but we will give you information about how your running efficiency compares to other runners and elite runners.

One of the practical goals of the study is to generate an accurate equation so that equivalent treadmill speeds and inclines can be calculated. Scientifically, we are trying to understand how speed and incline affect the elastic energy return of the muscles and tendons.

More information or if you are interested in participating, please contact:
wouterhoogkamer@yahoo.com

and at http://woutersinas.blogspot.com/2010/01/subjects-needed-for-uphill-running.html