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Looks like the folks who put on Runnin’ of the Green 7k took some feedback from the RunColo forum and put together a website. It’s not pretty to look at, but it’s a start.

Now, if they would just redo the course to make the actual distance a 7k, I know it’s short, probably around a quarter of a mile.

Press Release:

We may be heading into winter, but it is time to get ready to RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT! The 2010 Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon is set for May 16, 2010! Come join us as we celebrate our 5th and BEST year ever!

From now until DECEMBER 4th at 11:59 p.m., your registration for the 2010 Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon or Half Marathon will be fifty percent off! Yes that is HALF-PRICE! Marathon registrations are only $45 and half marathon registrations are only $25! Act soon because this is a limited time offer!

Relay teams are also discounted so put your team together and sign up before December 4th for the best rate!

To register today, click here

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**Please note that this is a limited time offer and replaces the early “friend for free” offer of 2009.

The Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon is a non-profit organization dedicated to shining a positive light on Colfax Avenue and fostering community health and fitness.

11/16 – 5.5 miles
11/17 – 7.1 miles + 2 miles in VFF
11/18 – 4 miles + 2 miles in VFF
11/19 – 8 miles + 2 miles in VFF
11/20 – off
11/21 – Gobble Wobble 5k + 4 miles warm up/cool down
11/22 – off

Total 34.6 Miles

The 2009 racing season has come to a close. I have new post college PR’s in the 5k, 10k and marathon. I was hoping to have improved more in the shorter distances but I think on the whole the season was a success. I’m proud of my marathon time and performance, and that was the goal race of 2009, the rest were simply fillers. This was also the first time that I have gone injury free for greater than 12+ months, since my return to running in 2006.

The plan for 2010 is a spring marathon and then I think I will concentrate on developing more speed and try to knock out some fast 5ks/10ks in the fall. No idea as to what my next race will be, probably the Oatmeal Festival 5k and I’m planning on running a few of the snowshoe races in Beaver Creek.

Also, anyone know if Fast and Flurry-ous will be held in 2010?

Result HERE

While warming up for the Gobble Wobble 5k, I thought I might have a chance to take home the W. I saw a few runners who looked about my speed, but no one that I was certain would defeat me. A minute before the start I saw Russel Slade and Jay Luna run over and I knew that I would be fighting for third place. Awards were also given to the top three overall, so I had some extra motivation.

The course was run around the Green Valley Ranch Golf Course on a sidewalk that was the width of a pedestrian sidewalk. Thus, it was really hard to pass people and the course never went in a straight line for more than 100 meters, it felt like you were running an S the entire time. I knew this going into the race and figured that a fast time would not be possible today. Thus my goal was to run a good race and battle for third.

Garmin had the course at 3.15 miles, thus my splits are a bit faster than what they really were. The course was USATF certified, so I trust that it was accurate.

Mile 1 – I normally don’t sprint off at the start but I did this time, as I didn’t want to get behind too many runners on the narrow path. The first mile even featured a bit of a dirt trail that we had to cross to reach another another sidewalk. I came through with a 5:45 split and was in fifth place, having just passed the fifth place runner about 100 meters from the mile marker.

Mile 2 – The guys in third and fourth were about ten seconds in front of me. Russel was way out in front, as well as Jay. I concentrated on bridging the gap between these two runners. The two runners were running side by side, thus getting around them was difficult. I made the pass around 1.5 miles and one of the other runners tried to come with me. I picked up the pace a bit, hoping to get him off my shoulder and the tactic worked. Mile 2 was run in 5:38.

Mile 3 – At this point I was running alone and feeling great. I made sure that I was still distancing myself from the two runners behind me but Jay and Russel were so far in front of me that I didn’t have anyone to zero in on. Mile 3 was run in 5:48.

Finish – As I rounded the corner I saw the clock in the 17:50’s. I tried to throw in a kick at the end but the course featured another turn right before the finish, thus making it hard to sprint. I crossed the line for an 18:00 flat and took third place.

I was happy with the race, especially after the disappointing race that I had last weekend. I didn’t have any issues with my back tightening up or side aches, thus still baffled as to what happened last weekend. I’ve run two 5ks this year in under 18 minutes, but I am pretty sure that my 18 flat was my best effort on the season with the numerous turns on the course. I think had I been running on a normal course that I could have run a 17:40 today.

For my third place finish I took home a $20 gift card to Albertsons! Cha-Ching!

Press Release:

BEAVER CREEK, Colo.—Nov. 16, 2009— Highline Sports & Entertainment announced today the schedule for the 2010 Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series, the largest annual snowshoe series of its kind in North America. Dates for the 2010 series include: Sunday, Jan. 10, Sunday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, March 7 as the annual Jeremy Wright North American Snowshoe Championships.

“As one of the longest standing winter event series in the Vail Valley, Highline Sports and Beaver Creek Resort Company are excited to offer an event that caters to winter enthusiasts and creates an outdoor competition for more than 400 participants from not only the Vail Valley but all of Colorado,” said James Deighan of Highline Sports & Entertainment, the series’ production agency.

In its thirteenth season, the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series draws first-time snowshoers, world-class snowshoe athletes, kids of all ages and everyone in between. Each event within the series includes a 5K Quest, a competitive 10K and a Kids’ 1K plus it features slope-slide sponsor expos and post-event plaza parties. The 2009 series saw more than 1,500 participants, the largest attendance in the history of the event.

A pre-registration series pass is available starting November 17 for $80 until January 9, 2010 and includes a complimentary custom participant gift. Per race pre-registration is available for $30 and closes at 5:00 p.m. the night prior to each event. Event day registration is also available for $35 and will take place in Beaver Creek starting at 9 a.m. prior to each race. The Kids’ 1K for children 12 years-of-age and younger is free for any child accompanied by a parent. Childcare resources will not be offered this year due to lack of demand. Online registration, as well as detailed event information is available at www.bcsnowshoe.com

Sponsorships for the series are still available. If you are interested in event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Missy Johnson at Highline Sports & Entertainment (970) 476-6797 xt.112 or email missy@gohighline.com

In addition, the Beaver Creek Nordic Center and Atlas Snow-Shoe Company will provide a limited number of free snowshoes demos and basic instruction to participants prior to each event.

The series is presented by The Beaver Creek Resort Company, Atlas Snow-Shoe Company and Continental Airlines and and is brought to you in part by The Dusty Boot, East West Resorts, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Vail Daily and KZYR The Zephyr.

Here are the winners of the free race entries for the December RunColo E-Blast:

The Extra 5k – Justin Mock
Turkey Rock Trot – Jenna Kempf
Turkey Rock Trot – Brett Fenster
Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot – Maria Coronel
Pelican Lakes Turkey Trot – Karen Smidt
Remembering Steve Flagman Muniz – Susan Yasuhara
Remembering Steve Flagman Muniz – Kris Koehler
Jingle Bell Run 5k - Kristen Shuldt
Resolution 5k – Sheri Atkinson
Resolution 5k – Vinnie Basile

If you would like a chance to win a free race entry, sign up for the E-Blast!