A second showing of the Unbreakable has been scheduled for Friday, Feb 10. Everything is the same as the previous night.

This is the film of the 2010 Western States 100. It is the only ultrarunning film made with high production values, from cinema-photography to editing, is feature-length (1:45), and follows four contenders as they prepare for the event, then shows the race itself up close and personal from a racers perspective, which turned out to be the most competitive 100 miler ever.

The film will be presented at the Dairy Center for the Arts – a wonderful venue that will enable us to enjoy a full evening of entertainment. The theater seats 250, and comes with a large foyer/art gallery for socializing, and where they sell wine, beer, and snacks.

Best of all, three of the main characters in the film will be participating in an interactive discussion with you – Geoff Roes, Anton Krupicka, and Nick Clark.

Finally, Running Times Magazine is organizing a major schwag-fest – this will be a raffle worth holding on to your ticket for.

The event is a fundraiser for the Boulder Outdoor Coailtion, which promotes stewardship, access, and appreciation of Boulder County’s public land.

Buy Tickets:
http://thedairy.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?lid=63662

Ticket Pricing:
Ticket price is $12 (Dairy Center gets $2 of that)
Buying online is $2.05 fee = $14.05.
If you call the Dairy Center Box Office (to p/u will-call night of show) or go there in person (ticket issued immediately), you would pay the $12 (no fee). Box Office open 1-5 M-F, 303.444.7328.

The Dairy Center for the Arts is a very cool venue:
They are a good non-profit, worth supporting They sell wine and beer (local micro’s on tap!) They even allow same to be taken into the theater

Details:
Doors open at 6:00 pm, Film starts at 6:30 pm
Seating is GA, so don’t arrive at 6:30
There will be an intermission, raffle, and discussion, so the evening should be wrapping up around 9:30 pm
There is a semi-hidden car parking lot in the rear, and bike racks out front
The movie is good, but the party may be better … look forward to seeing you!

About Western States Endurance Run

Film Website: http://www.ws100film.com

(Description From Wikipedia) The Western States Endurance Run, known commonly as the Western States 100, is a 100-mile long (161 km) ultramarathon that takes place on trails in California’s Sierra Nevada annually, on the last weekend of June. The race starts at the base of the Squaw Valley ski resort and finishes at the Placer High School track in Auburn, California. Runners climb a cumulative total of 18000 feet (5500 m) and descend a total of 23000 feet (7000 m) on mountain trails before reaching the finish. Because of the length of the race, the race begins at 5:00 A.M. and continues through the day and into the night. Runners finishing before the 30 hour overall time limit for the race receive a bronze belt buckle, while runners finishing in under 24 hours receive a silver belt buckle.

On Saturday the 28th January, Boulder Track Club (BTC) athletes will converged at Harlow Platts Park for the annual Fast and Flurry-ous 4 mile XC race staged by the Boulder Running Company.

The Fast and Flurry-ous was originally put together a few years back to give local runners the opportunity to race hard in order to tune their efforts before going off to the USATF Cross Country Nationals in February each year. But this year’s event was highly anticipated and talked about due to a newborn rivalry concept between the Boulder Track Club and the Boulder Running Company/ Adidas teams.

BTC and BRC/ Adidas will compete head-to-head in a 5 race series throughout 2012 with Race 1 being the Fast and Flurry-ous. The way the concept will work is the top 4 runners from each team will have their race times combined and the team with the lowest combined total time wins. Typically team scoring is based on place in the field, but what made it particularly interesting for this first race was that they combined both the Women’s and the Men’s team times.

First up was the women’s race with BTC’s Laura Thweatt dominating from the start. Laura was able to comfortably win the race in 22.24 from Ft. Collins athlete Adriana Nelson in 23:04 and Boulder’s Melody Fairchild 3rd running 23:22. Shannon Payne led the BRC/ Adidas women’s team home in 4th (23.43) and they easily beat the BTC women by 3mins and 6secs to take the points in Race 1 for the “Elva Dryer” perpetual trophy. Allison Sawyer was the BTC’s second best performance on the day in 8th (24.21), Mary Miller 23rd (26.43) and Jax Mariash 24th (26.48).

The men’s race was a much closer race early on with BTC’s Matt Tebo running controlled in the front pack with Colorado Springs John Mickowski and Boulder’s Christian Thompson. Tebo tried to break up the leading group just after half way but found the task to difficult with Mickowski taking the victory in 19.49, Thompson 2nd in 19.50 and Tebo fading to 3rd in 19.57.

The BTC men certainly atoned for the women, taking the team’s race for the “Mark Plaatjes” perpetual trophy at season’s end over BRC/ Adidas by 1min 48secs. The ever-reliable Clint Wells was BTC’s second best performer finishing 4th (20.10), then Josh Glaab 6th (20.27) and Curtis Begley 7th (20.28) rounding out the club’s top performers. Loren Ahonen for team BRC/ Adidas was their best performer on the day finishing 5th (20.16).

By comparison, last year’s race was won by BTC’s Jason Hartman who ran 21:05. That was bested by the top 12 of the field today and Joanna Zieger ran 24:21 last year which would have been good for 8th today.

“Today has been as a major success,” claimed coach of the Boulder Track Club, Lee Troop. “It was exciting to hear from all my athletes the enjoyment they got from the race today. The crowds overwhelming support and encouragement for the BTC athletes made them realize that they were not out there racing for themselves. The new race series component has added an extra element to their performance and today was about representing the club, sponsors, supporters but more importantly the community”.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cody Hill from BRC/ Adidas for embracing the concept and congratulate his team on the women’s victory as well as the overall victory. I would also like to thank Fast and Flurry-ous race director Henry Guzman for allowing us to conduct this rivalry concept within his event.” added Troop.

BRC/Addidas’ Adam Rich remarked: “The competition was great and everybody came to the event ready to give it their all. Hats off to the Boulder Track Club as they had the better team today and ran very well. The race series with them should be interesting and offer a good challenge for both teams as the races progress.”

The rivalry will be staged over 5 races (Race 2 – Bolder Boulder 10km/ Race 3 – Classic 10km Colorado Springs/ Race 4 – RMAC XC race Colorado Springs / Race 5 – The Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run), the team with the most wins at the end of the year, will receive the Mark Plaatjes Perpetual Trophy (Men) and the Elva Dryer Perpetual Trophy (Women).

Photos by BoulderRunner

View other photos from Jim Heuck.

Results

Women

Joana Zieger handedly grabbed the Masters win. Full Results »

Men

Rich Dissley fought off Darren DeReuck for the Masters title. Full Results »

New for the 2012 race, the Cherry Creek Sneak is now offering a 10 mile course boasting beautiful views of Denver exploring the historic Cherry Creek North neighborhoods and a great turn through one of Denver’s classic parks, Cheeseman Park.

The 5 mile route is also new this year to follow the first part of the 10 mile route.

Registration for all of races including the 5mi, 5k and kids race is now open.
Adults save $5 on registration through the holidays.

http://CherryCreekSneak.com

New in 2012 the Sneak will offer a 10 mile course

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/

Boulder has been long recognized as a mecca for endurance athletes. Recently, Craig Alexander won his third Ironman title, while Jenny Simpson a former CU Buff took the gold at the World Champs, Emma Coburn won NCAAs and U.S. track titles, along with Taylor Phinney emerging as a top young cyclist along side the Garmin cycling team. While Kenyan and Japanese runners can be seen during the summer months training along the area’s high altitude scenic roads.

Elite rock climbers have also called Boulder home for many years.

Boulder’s athletic legacy will be formally recognized with the inaugural Boulder Sports Hall of Fame during the One World Running fundraiser on October 29th.

The initial class includes:
CLIMBING: Layton Kor a legendary climber, now in his 70s, pioneer of first ascents.

TRIATHLON: Six-time Ironman champion and triathlon pioneer Dave Scott, longtime Boulder resident, considered one of the greatest ever.

CYCLING: Gold medalist Connie Carpenter and Tour de France stage winner Davis Phinney.

RUNNING: Frank Shorter, “the man who invented running,” credited with spurring the “running boom” with his 1972 gold medal victory.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: Dan Creedon, long-time Daily Camera sports editor who was instrumental in promoting events such as the Red Zinger, Coors Classic and the Bolder Boulder. Key behind the scenes person in making Boulder the athletic center it is.

Shorter and Scott have confirmed their attendance, and many of Boulder’s elites are expected to show up to honor these greats.

Layton Kor in South Sister Mounument Valley

Frank Shorter

Dave Scott running against Mark Allen Ironman

Details:
Sat. Oct. 29
Avalon Ballroom, 6193 Arapahoe, 5 p.m.-midnight
Details: www.oneworldrunning.com  720-295-0426
Tickets: $25, fundraiser for OWR, a local 501(c)3 celebrating its 25th year.

So many fun things to do and hear at the Rock n Roll Denver Marathon and Half Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday.

Stop by the Brooks Running Cavalcade of Curiosities where you can win prizes at Skee ball, win shoes, have your gait analyzed and see how their special Brooks DNA allows the Jesus Lizard to walk across liquid. In between visiting the vendors stop to listen to a solid lineup of speakers scheduled.

Saturday’s Events

11am Running the Edge: Adam Goucher

US Olympian Adam Goucher talks about his life in running and his new book, Running the Edge: Discover the Secrets to Better Running and a Better Life. Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/runtheedge

12pm  Kara Goucher, presented by Nutrilite

Join Olympian Kara Goucher for an in-depth discussion about running tips, motherhood and her new book. After the clinic, Kara will be available to sign autographs in the Nutrilite Booth

1pm  13.1 Ways to Run Like a Mother, by Sof Sole

Practical and inspirational tips for maximizing race-day performance and enjoyment from authors Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea of Run Like  Mother. Dimity and Sarah will be available before and after the clinic to sign autographs in the Sof Sole booth

2pm  Panel of Experts

Learn how to prepare yourself for running at altitude from the experts, two-time American Olympian Alan Culpepper, two-time New Zealand Olympian Michael Aish, and former 10k world record holder Arturo Barrios

3pm  Pace Teams

Runners Edge of the Rockies will discuss basic pace strategies and race day logistics for running with a pace group

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

BoulderRunning.com announces the NoBo Park Classic Team Challenge.

The Boulder/Denver area no longer has a shortage of running clubs in the area. Whether you are a serious club team, affiliated with a running store, or just a bunch of friends who like to run together, this is your chance to show your colors and possibly walk away with some serious bragging rights.

Read more about the Boulder Classic race.

Creating a Team

Its quite simple. Register for the race. Then come back to this page and sign yourself and your friends up for the team competition using the form below.

• Teams can be made up of all men, all women, or a mix of both (2 men and 1st woman scores).
• Top 3 runners will score and teams can be up to 5 people, but if you have a large organization that would like to register more, you certainly can.**
• Team members can be a part of either the citizens and the elite races. (subject to change)
• Prizes will be awarded for the top teams in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed. The prizes might go deeper than top teams, and we will at least recognize top the Masters.

Winning teams will enjoy a podium finish, awesome product from local companies, a team photo published on Facebook and media websites, a special web badge to add to their own website or blogs, and exclusive bragging rights around town.

All team results will be posted on BoulderRunning.com

Any questions about the Team Challenge can be directed to todd@boulderrunning.com

Group Registration

You don’t have to field a team to register as a group. In fact contact the race director for special pricing for the more participants you bring. Contact Donna Shaw or Matt Hill for details and promotions for your group. northboulderparkclassic@comcast.net

Declare your Team

Remember filling in the form below is not registering participants for the race, just declaring them on a team. You need to make sure each participant is registered as well.

It’s back….this great historic bike race with added running criterium too. Don’t miss the podium boys and girls….and champagne.

A historic bike race, the North Boulder Park Classic to be held on Sunday July 10th, adds a new twist to this year’s event: Colorado’s first criterium style running race. This new one of a kind high speed, high stakes race looks to bring a whole new level of excitement to the local road racing scene.

Last year Race Director Donna Shaw brought back a classic, the North Boulder Park Classic. Back in the 70′s the race was one of the stages of the Red Zinger bike race and in the 80′s continued as the Coors International Bicycle Classic. At the height of it’s popularity, it was said that as many as 300,000 people descended upon North Boulder Park to witness the Men’s and Women’s Pro Races.

Last year’s race was such a success she had many people, including those in her Monday night running group No Boundries, suggest she put on a running race as well.

The day starts out at 7:30am with the citizens’ 5 lap/5k and will be highlighted by the Men’s and Women’s Elite races also 5 laps/5k. The lap around North Boulder Park is both challenging and fast. The criterium format will allow fans to see the runners come by multiple times and the leaders sprint for mid race “primes”. Qualifying 5k times for the Elite Men is under 17 minutes and 19 minutes for the women.

“We are looking to make this a really fun event for everyone, the spectators as well as the athletes. We have podium presentations with champagne, flowers, podium girls and boys – the works, we try to make it a big deal.” said Shaw

There will be a kids fun area with jumpy castles, the ever popular Kid’s bike race and PeeWee Rally where everyone is a winner, of course the idyllic park. For the adult set there’s a sports expo, food by Ideal Market and a beer garden. It’ll be one of those magical Boulder days at one of Colorado’s most celebrated parks.

There will be an announcer for both the running and cycling events and local celeb Ryan Van Duzer will be on hand circling through the crowds and getting them riled up in his usual style. Chip timing will be provided by Running Bears.

Shaw also has some great sponsors lined up to help make the morning even more festive including Title Sponsor Flatirons Subaru and supporting partners such as Juwi Solar, White Wave Foods and Ideal Market.

Morning Schedule – Sunday July 10, 2011

7:30am – Citizens’ 5 lap/5k – Prizes/schwag
8:20am – Men’s 5 lap/5k – $300/6 places
8:21am – Women’s 5 lap/5k – $300 places

Stick around to watch the exciting cycling action directly following.

You can find more info on their website and on Facebook. Also be sure to follow them on Twitter, and most importantly, come out, race, spectate and spread the word.

http://boulderclassic.net

http://www.facebook.com/pages/NORTH-BOULDER-PARK-CLASSIC-sponsored-by-Flatirons-Subaru/128536267161340

http://twitter.com/#!/boulderclassic

The Boulder 3 Race Series highlights events around Boulder County with some nice prizes. Each of the events is independent. They each have their own community feel, organizers and beneficiaries, but have joined together to promote each other and offer prizes for the series, in addition to the prizes at the individual races. Come out and try some new and different events.

All finishers in all 3 events will be entered into the drawing for the 3 Race Series prizes. The more events you complete, the better your chances to win. The drawing for the 3 Race Series will be held at the Neder Nederland on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the awards ceremony. You do not need to be present to win.

Sunrise Stampede 10k

Saturday, June 11, 2011
Race Start – 2 mi at 8:30am and 10k at 8:40

The Sunrise Stampede is a great  low key local race around the streets of West Longmont. Its perfectly timed a few weeks after the Bolder Boulder, the course is fun and challenging and can often times bring out the best runners in Boulder County. Japanese and Kenyan teams that come to Boulder to train for the summer will sometimes toe the line as well as other local elites who are looking to compete. But don’t let that intimidate you, the race’s intimate tone is set by the old fire truck that leads out the race. There is also a fun and competitive 2mile race option.

More info » http://www.sunrisestampede.com/
2011 Results 10k Results – 2mi Results

Joe Colton’s Off Road Run

Saturday, June 19, 2011

Sadly, this years race has been canceled. Organized by The Boulder Running Company, the 10th annual Joe Colton’s Off Road Run offers scenic races through the beautiful mountain community of Rollinsville, Colorado. Your choice of a 5, 10 or 15 mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide. The course is challenging with hills, high country beauty and awesome views of the Continental Divide. Great training for the Heart & Soul Half Marathon! Kids and families are encouraged to participate in the 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Be sure to stay for the after race party!

Website, although it has not been updated » http://www.joecoltonadventure.org/

Lyons River Run 5k

Sunday, June 26, 2011
Race Start – 8:00 AM Sharp

The Lyons River Run 5K has grown into a strong annual community event with number of participants exceeding 550 runners and walkers for the past three years. To add to the enjoyment the Lyons River Run 5K will be held on the final day of the 35th annual Good Old Days Celebration. Please join us for an exciting, enjoyable, scenic race and take advantage of the numerous attractions at Good Old Days.

More info » http://www.townoflyons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=206&Itemid=284
Register » http://www.active.com/running/lyons-co/lyons-river-run-5k-2011

Neder-Nederland 5 & 10k

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Location: start and finish in downtown Nederland. Course: gradual uphill first, gradual downhill back into town. 8,400 ft. elevation, on paved roads.

Race Day details are still TBD. It is rumored this race might not happen. Keep checking the website, which is currently down.

More info » http://www.neder-nederlandrace.com
Currently the website is not available