Steve Jones in the 1985 Chicago Marathon

On a cool rainy morning in 1984 Steve Jones broke away early from a strong field including Rob De Castilla (Deek) at the Chicago Marathon to push a solo attack resulting in a world record time of 2:08:05.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon officials called it “one of the most revered efforts in all of marathon running.”

Mike Sandrock recalls the story in his article in the Daily Camera

This Saturday, October 30^th at 5pm ‘Jonsey’ will giving his own recollections along with 30 minutes of race footage at the Avery Brewing Tap house. Entry is free and along with the $2 beers looks to be a lively night.

The video presentation will start at 6pm. It should be the first time Jones has seen actual footage from the race since that fateful day. It will be interesting to hear his gut reactions.

“Knowing Jonsey he will yuck it up” quipped Peter Richards who pulled the event together.

Richards and Sandrock were discussing running over coffee at the Trident one night and the idea hit them. Richards, a local race organizer and active member in the local running community was also on the National Board of Road Runners back in the 80s. In a stroke of luck, he just happened to be on the press truck that day.

“One of the challeges was actually digging up the old footage. CBS covered the event and broadcast it world wide” Since then it sat dormant in the archives.

Its been noted that Katherine Switzer and CU Cross Country Alumn Mary Decker were doing color commentary for CBS as the race unfolded.

In addition to the vintage video Richards hopes to dig up some of the slides he took while on the press truck, and possibly read an homage to Jones via email from De Castilla and Olympian Rosa Mota

The final miles of the 1984 Chicago Marathon

Post race interview

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!

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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
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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.

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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!

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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!
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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

Marshall Valley Trail

Sat Feb 13   9:30-12:00
On this valentines weekend, join Ranger Naturalist Kelly Idema for a scenic walking tour of this historic mining town. During a moderate 3-mile hike we will explore the amazing geology that directly influenced the creation of this tough, gritty, settlement in the mid 1800′s.  We will look at numerous remaining landmarks of a not-so-distant past, as well as the personal stories of those who were tough enough to make a living here. Leave the present behind for a few hours and explore the geologic and historic past of the Marshall Mesa area.

Meet at the Marshall Mesa trailhead just east of the intersection of Highway 93 and Marshall Road.

http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/calendar/event.php?event=4256&full=true&date=2010-02-13

Justin Mock made it out to the Fleet Feet Sports Muscle Restoration clinic on Thursday, November 5th.

Fleet Feet Boulder puts on a number of clinics, group runs, and classes and these are a great benefit to the community. When I saw on their email blast that Josh Shadle, owner of Tri Massage, was putting on a free Muscle Restoration Therapy clinic, I quickly RSVP’d.

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Therapist Josh Shadle lead a short talk and offered demos about how muscle restoration can ease pain and aid in recovery. By getting your muscles to function properly, you can eliminate and prevent muscle pain and joint instability. Josh uses range-of-motion evaluations and comprehensive muscle testing to identify muscular imbalances and poor neurological connections. Muscle restoration incorporates state-of-the-art treatments and techniques to restore proper neural connections and correct muscular imbalances. Josh can also provide specific exercises to help you reinforce and maintain the proper connections.

Learn more about Josh Shadle and muscle restoration, visit tri-massage.com

Thursday, November 5 at 7:15 pm at Fleet Feet

Do you have a chronic injury? Are you tired of recovering from an injury setback only to have it come back once you resume exercise? Come to a Muscle Restoration Clinic on November 5th at 7:15 pm and learn how muscle restoration uses a cold laser to help solve the root of your chronic problem.

Therapist Josh Shadle will lead a short talk and offer demos about how muscle restoration can ease pain and aid in recovery. By getting your muscles to function properly, you can eliminate and prevent muscle pain and joint instability. Josh uses range-of-motion evaluations and comprehensive muscle testing to identify muscular imbalances and poor neurological connections. Muscle restoration incorporates state-of-the-art treatments and techniques to restore proper neural connections and correct muscular imbalances. Josh can also provide specific exercises to help you reinforce and maintain the proper connections.

Josh graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and discovered muscle restoration and cold laser when he was suffering from a chronic injury. After a complete recovery, Josh studied muscle restoration and cold laser techniques and is now the ONLY therapist in Boulder to offer the treatment.

Space is limited to 25 people; please RSVP by calling the store at 303.939.8000.