April / May Schedule

Hello Everyone,

Below you will find the schedule for April and May ... I'm going to make a valid effort at trying to go to places that allow for longer runs for those people who would like to go longer than 6 ish miles. I know there are some people thinking about or signed up for various races and I would like to try and accommodate those runners. I think some of the races that have been mentioned are ... A Trail Race in Moab, The Colorado Marathon, Bolder Boulder, The Slacker 1/2 Marathon, the race in July in California. If I missed some races please let me know. I know races are always more fun when you have a friend... I have figured out a pretty solid long run schedule for anyone who would like to run The Slacker 1/2, so I will post the mileage on the dates below ... again just guidelines and nothing that needs to be followed...

I'm still brainstorming ideas to do track workouts (not that the weather has been cooperating) so I will those when I figure it all out.

Also, I will be moving up the start time to 7:30 am each week and eventually earlier as we get into summer...

Sunday April 3rd -- 8 miles -- I believe all the trails may still be muddy ... but we could park at the Arvada Dog park and see if the Fairmont Trail is clear. If not, we can always run around the Arvada Res... Lets meet at 7:30 AM...

Sunday April 10th -- 7 miles -- I will be running the Frank Shorter 5K with a bunch of kids ... anyone who would like to join me is highly encouraged. Otherwise I will let you guys set your own meeting place.

Sunday April 17th -- 9 miles -- I really miss Elk Meadow, so weather pending we will run this loop, maybe twice ... so we will meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64th and Ward at 7:00 am and carpool to the Elk Meadow Parking lot.

Sunday April 24th -- 7 miles -- I'm traveling for work this weekend ... So again I'm going to let everyone pick a meeting spot...

Sunday May 1st -- 10 miles -- We will be running Lookout Mountain, meeting at the old Starbucks parking lot at 7 to carpool to Ang's house. This may be the slowest 10 miles ever ;).

Sunday May 8th -- 11 miles -- This would be fun to do the Cherry Creek Trail ... We can park by REI again and run either the Cherry Creek trail or the Platte River Trail ... we will carpool from the old Starbucks at 64th and Ward meeting at 7 AM.

Sunday May 15th -- 8 miles -- We will run the Clear Creek Trail this week, this is mothers day so whatever is comfortable ... we will meet at Anderson Park at 44th and field at 7:30 AM.

Sunday May 22nd -- 12 miles -- And another trail that goes forever ... the Ralston Creek Trail. We will meet at the Arvada Tennis courts at 7:30 AM. I may ask for 2 aide stations along the way, but will confirm when we get closer.

Sunday May 29th -- 7 miles -- This is the day before the Bolder Boulder. So maybe a short run? Depending on the weather we could do a few miles at Matthew Winters or Red Rocks ... will confirm when we get closer.

February / March Schedule

Hi Ladies,

I hope things are well with everyone ... I have posted our scholarship on our website and had it posted on the Naviance website for the high school counselors. This year we have raised $500 to give away. If anyone knows someone, please encourage them to apply.

In the meantime if anyone has any fundraising ideas please let me know.

Here is the upcoming schedule ...

Saturday February 13th --- Some people are running the Heart Throb 5K, 10 am in Olde Town ...

Sunday February 14th -- Meet at 8 am at the dog park at 64th and just west of Virgil Way ... Since the weather has become a bit nicer we are planning to run the Fairmont Trail. Nancy has volunteered to locate the aide station.

Sunday February 21st -- Meet at 7:30 am at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64th and Ward and we will carpool to Angela's house to run around Lookout Mountain.

Sunday February 28th -- Meet at 8 am at the Arvada Tennis Courts at 64th and Miller, we will run the Ralston Creek Trail.

Sunday March 6th -- I don't know if I will be at this run, however we will meet at 8:00 am at the Dog Park at 64th and Just west of Virgil Way and we will run around the res... We can add on, with the Ralston Creek Trail or around Tucker Lake.

Sunday March 13th -- Again I'm not sure I'll be at this run, but we will meet at 8:00 am at Anderson Park at 44th and Field in the far south parking lot and we will run the Clear Creek Trail.

Sunday March 20th -- Some people are headed to San Diego to Run the Hot Chocolate Race there, however for those staying here we will meet at Goddard School at 87th and Indiana and run Candelas, we haven't challenged ourselves with that lovely hill in awhile. It will be good training, or torture...

Sunday March 27th -- Meet at 7:30 am at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64th and Ward and we will carpool and run the Cherry Creek or Platte River Trail. More details to follow, please watch the
Facebook page.

Here is to hoping for warmer runs...

  

December / January Schedule

So so sorry for the late post ...

I have some days coming up that I will be out of town, so I will need someone to volunteer to lead for me. I appreciate all  of the help everyone always gives.

Also, Thank you Nancy for hosting the holiday gathering... We had a great time!

Sunday December 20th -- We will meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64th and Ward at 7:30 am to carpool up to Angela's house. We will be running, the temps are getting to warm and not enough to snow shoe.

Sunday December 27th -- We will meet at the Dog Park at 8:00 am at 64th and just west of Virgil Way. We will decide if we run around the lake or if we run Fairmont, depending on the weather.

Friday January 1st -- There have been lots of mentions that people are running this 5K in Arvada at Memorial Park ... 3W puts on this race, and it always has been a fun one.

Sunday January 3rd -- This is one of the days I'll be out of town. Seems that the Clear Creek trail works well, so meet at Anderson Park at 8:00 am... Volunteers for the aide station and leading, please let me know.

Sunday January 10th -- It has been requested to run the Cherry Creek trail, I believe we will carpool down to the parking lot between REI and the Aquarium ... Mary will be helping me coordinate this run.

Sunday January 17th -- We will meet at the Arvada Tennis courts (64th and Miller) at 8:00 am to run the Ralston Creek Trail. Volunteers for the aide station?

Sunday January 24th -- We will meet at the dog park on 64th at 8:00 am and run around the reservoir... Please let me know if you can do the aide station 

Sunday January 31st -- Right now it is undecided if I will be able to make it to this run, so I may need a volunteer ... Either way, we will meet at Anderson Park at 8:00 and run the Clear Creek trail ...

Sunday February 7th -- I'm thinking we can go run around Sloan's lake (maybe twice) ... so we can carpool from the old Starbucks at 64th and Ward ... let me know thoughts on this... We could maybe do a breakfast afterwards?

October / November Schedule

Hi Ladies,

Here is me being Ms. Last Minute again! Sorry!

First ... Congratulations to Mary ... running the Detroit marathon next week! We will all be sending positive vibes to you for a great race! Congratulations to Garrette, who is getting married next week as well ... Happy upcoming adventures! Finally, Congratulations to Melissa ... We can't wait to meet that sweet baby!

The Hot Chocolate Race!

Sunday October 18th -- We will meet at the tennis courts at 64th and Miller at 7:30 am and run the Ralston Creek trail... I will do the aide station at Elderidge...

Sunday October 25th -- We will meet in the parking lot at the old Starbucks at 64th and Ward at 7:30 am and carpool up to Elk Meadow.

Sunday November 1st -- We will do the 5K fundraiser for the scholarship fund. Rosa or I will let you know details as they become available.

Sunday November 8th -- We will meet at the dog park at 64th and Virgil Way (just west of) at 7:30 am and run around the Arvada Res ... Let me know if you would be able to do the aide station.

Sunday November 15th -- We will meet at Anderson Park at 44th and Field at the south parking lot at 7:30 am and run the Clear Creek Trail ...

Sunday November 22nd -- We will meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64th and Ward at 7:30 am and carpool to Lookout Mountain to run some trails.

Sunday November 29th --  We will meet at the dog park on 64th just west of Virgil Way at 7:30 am and run the Fairmont trail. Volunteers for the aide station?

Sunday December 6th -- We will meet at the Arvada Tennis Courts at 64th and Miller at 7:30 am and run the Ralston Creek Trail.

A not very good picture of our friend we came across while running the Apex Trail

As always, watch FaceBook for last min changes / additions.

August / September Schedule

Hi Ladies,

So Sorry for the incredibly late post… It’s all on me this month…

August and September Schedule

August 6, 2015 – 7:00 pm Hill repeats at 71^st and Pierson

August 9^th, 2015 – 6:30 am – Meet at Anderson Park … running the Clear Creek Trail … Please notify me if you can do the aide station. I will be out of town so any help is greatly appreciated.

August 11^th, 2015 – 6:30 pm – Oberon Middle School … track workout

August 13^th, 2015 – 7:00 pm – This is potentially going to be cancelled but if I’m available I will be running hill repeats at 71^st and Pierson. Please watch FaceBook for the latest update.

August 16^th, 2015 – 6:30 am – Meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64^th and Ward. We will carpool to Elk Meadow.

August 18^th, 2015 – 6:30 pm – Oberon Middle School … track workout

August 20^th, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Hill repeats at 71^st and Pierson

August 23^rd, 2015 – 6:45 am – Meet at the Arvada Tennis Courts on 64^th and Miller … we will run the Ralston Creek Trail …

August 25^th, 2015 – 6:30 pm – Oberon Middle School – track workout

August 27^th, 2015 – 6:30 pm – Hill repeats – 71^st and Pierson

August 30^th, 2015 – 6:45 am – Meet at the dog park at 64^th and just west of Virgil Way, we will run the Fairmont trail.

September 1^st, 2015 – 6:30 pm – Oberon middle school … track workout

Skipping hills this week….

September 6^th, 2015 – 6:30 am – Meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64^th and Ward and we will carpool to Elk Meadow (Or three sisters if people are up for driving a bit further) … Watch FaceBook after I get feedback.

September 8^th, 2015 – 6:00 pm – Oberon middle school … track workout

September 10^th, 2015 – 6:00 pm – Hill repeats … 71^st and Pierson

September 13^th, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at Anderson Park to run the Clear Creek Trail … I will also be out of town this day so I will need someone to do the aide station.

September 15^th, 2015 – 6:00 pm – Oberon middle school … track workout

September 17^th, 2015 – 6:00 pm – Hill repeats … 71^st and Pierson

September 20^th, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64^th and Ward and we will carpool to Angela’s house for a Lookout Mountain run.

September 22^nd, 2015 – 6:00 pm – Oberon middle school … track workout

September 24^th, 2015 – 6:00 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

September 27^th, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at the Arvada Tennis courts at 64^th and Miller and we will run the Ralston Creek trail …

 

I will remind for help for the aide stations on FaceBook … Thank you to everyone that helped me out throughout the summer. I really appreciate it!

June / July Schedule

Hello Ladies,

 

First I would like to send a great big Thank you to all of you that participated in the ‘gift card’ that I received at the last scholarship fundraiser. I’m truly honored to have the opportunity to work with you ladies.

Also, I would like to Thank everyone that helped with the awarding of the scholarship. This year we were able to award (2) $600 scholarships to (2) very deserving girls. Erin Thomas and Alicia Thompson both submitted incredible applications and will both be going to University of Northern Colorado to run.

Another side note … we will be moving some times around to try to avoid some of the heat that has finally appeared these last few days. Please make sure to check Facebook or send me a message to make sure what time we are running.

 

June / July Schedule

Tuesday June 9, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track for a track workout …

Thursday June 11, 2015 – Nancy has convinced many of us to try out the Adventure Run at the Westminster Promenade. Please let me know if you would like details.

Sunday June 14, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at the dog park on 64^th just east of Virgil Way and we will run the Fairmont trail… Please let me know if you can do the aide station.

Tuesday June 16, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday June 18, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday June 21, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at the old Starbucks Parking Lot at 64^th and Ward … we will carpool to Elk Meadow and run that loop.

Tuesday June 23, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday June 25, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday June 28, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at the Tennis Courts at 64^th and Miller and we will run the Ralston Creek Trail. Please let me know if you can do an aide station.

Tuesday June 30, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday July 2, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday July 5, 2015 – 7:00 am – For those of us in town we will meet at Anderson Park at 44^th and Field and run the Clear Creek Trail. Let me know if you can do the aide station.

Tuesday July 7, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday July 9, 2015 – Adventure Run in Westminster

Sunday July 12, 2015 –7:00 am – Meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64^th and Ward and we will carpool to Angela’s house to run around Lookout Mountain.

Tuesday July 14, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday July 16, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday July 19, 2015 – 7:00 am – Meet at Goddard School at 87^th and Indiana and we will run either Candelas Hill or an old familiar loop or another route that we can think of.

Tuesday July 21, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday July 23, 2015 – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday July 26, 2015 – 6:15 am -- Change in Schedule! Sorry Ladies. We will be running the Clear Creek Trail from Anderson Park meeting at 44th and Field. Cindy will do an aide station at Youngfield.

Tuesday July 28, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Oberon Track – track workout

Thursday July 30, 2015 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Please remember that this schedule will be adjusted as needed so please watch FaceBook or contact me if there are questions.

May Schedule

May Schedule –

Hello Ladies …

The May Schedule is as follows…

Tuesday May 5^th – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track workout

Thursday May 7^th – anytime after 6 pm – Mary is hosting our fundraising Wine and Cheese Party … We are taking donations for our scholarship and conversing over Wine and Cheese – feel free to bring a snack. Mary’s address is 2828 Zuni Street #316. Please let me know if you need phone numbers or directions. I will also bring our applications for this years scholarship so we can vote.

Sunday May 10^th – 7:30 am – Meeting at the Arvada Tennis Courts to run the Ralston Creek Trail. I will be at a dance competition, so anyone willing to do the aide station please let me know.

Tuesday May 12^th – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track workout

Thursday May 14^th – 7:00 pm – Triple Ripple Hill Repeat – 71^st and Pierson. Let me know if you need directions.

Sunday May 17^th – 7:30 am – Meeting at the corner store at 88^th and Garrison, we will run the Big Dry Creek.

Tuesday May 19^th – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track workout

Thursday May 21^st – 8:00 pm – Triple Ripple Hill Repeats – 71^st and Pierson

Sunday May 24^th – 7:30 am – Meeting at Anderson Park  -- We will run the Clear Creek Trail. Let me know if you can do the aide station.

Monday May 25^th – Bolder Boulder – If you are racing this let me know if you would like to carpool.

Tuesday May 26^th – 6:00 pm -- Oberon Middle School – Track workout

Thursday May 28^th – Triple Ripple Hill Repeats – 71^st and Pierson

Sunday May 31^st – Meeting at 7:00 am at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64^th and Ward – We will run at Ang’s house – Details will follow concerning the route.

Tuesday June 2^nd --  6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School, Track workout

Thursday June 4^th – 7:00 pm – Triple Ripple Hill Repeat workout

Sunday June 7^th – 7:00 am – Meeting at the Arvada Tennis Courts and running the Ralston Creek Trail. Let me know if you are available for the aide station.

April Schedule

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the busy spring season!

For the track workouts we will be rotating who will be leading between Nancy, Lori and myself ... We will try to post the workout on FaceBook for whoever would like to do them on their own.

Remember to watch the Facebook page for last min changes to the schedule...

April's Schedule

Tuesday April 7th -- 6:00 pm -- Oberon Track -- Track workout ...

Thursday April 9th -- 7:00 pm -- Triple Ripple hill repeat workout ... let me know if you need directions

Sunday April 12th -- Some of us will be running the Frank Shorter 5K in Broomfield ... The rest will meet at the Arvada Tennis courts at 64th and Ward at 7:30 am and run the Ralston Creek Trail.

Tuesday April 14th -- 6:00 pm -- Oberon Track -- Track workout

Thursday April 16th -- 7:00 pm -- Triple Ripple hill repeat workout

Sunday April 19th -- 7:30 am --- we will meet at the old Starbucks parking lot at 64th and Ward and carpool to Lookout Mountain to run a nice downhill course. Make sure your quads are strong ;).

Tuesday April 21st -- 6:00 pm -- Oberon Track -- Track workout ...

Thursday April 23rd -- 7:00 pm Triple Ripple hill repeat workout ...

Sunday April 26th -- 7:30 am -- We will meet at Anderson Park and run the Clear Creek Trail. Please let me know if you can do an aide station...

Tuesday April 28th -- 6:00 pm -- Oberon Track -- Track workout ....

Thursday April 30th -- 7:00 pm -- Triple Ripple hill repeat workout ...

Sunday May 3rd -- This is the Colorado Marathon that many people are running ... I may be at a dance competition so we will see who is left to run ...

Tuesday May 5th -- 6:00 pm Oberon Track -- Track workout ...

Thursday May 7th -- Instead of a hill workout we will have a wine and cheese fundraiser. Mary will host ... I will put an address and possibly a carpooling idea and post when it gets closer.

Please let me know if you have other places you would like to run.

March Schedule

March Schedule …

 

Sorry ladies, this was a struggle for me this month.

Please note, there was a date change for the next Scholarship Fundraiser … Mary will host the next one at her house on May 7^th … more details will follow…

Also, I will start the hill repeat workouts with the longer days in a few weeks. Track workouts will still wait for a little bit.

Schedule …

Sunday March 15^th, 2015 – Clear Creek Trail --- Meeting at Anderson Park at 8:00 am. I will be at a dance competition this weekend, so you will need to decided your distance and hopefully someone will volunteer for the aide station.

Sunday March 22^nd, 2015 – Ralston Creek Trail – Meeting at the Arvada Tennis courts on 64^th and Miller at 8:00 am. I will again be out of town for work so I will need a volunteer to do the aide station and ‘lead’ the run.

Thursday March 26^th, 2015 – First Hill Repeat workout of the year. We will meet at the ‘triple ripple’ hill on 71st and Pierson at 7:00 pm

Sunday March 29^th, 2015 – Meet at the old Starbucks on 64^th and Ward at 7:30 am and we will carpool to Elk Meadow (as long as the trail is clear).

Thursday April 2^nd, 2015 – Hill Repeat workout at 7:00 pm at 71^st and Pierson.

Sunday April 5^th, 2015 – Meet again at Starbucks at 7:30 am and we will carpool to go run at Red Rocks.

If you have a place you would like to run please let me know.

February Schedule

Hi Ladies,

I'm so sorry for the delay ... I think my life should be getting back to normal soon ...

A few reminders -- the snowshoe races at Eldora ski area are every Wednesday ... watch on FaceBook for meeting times and locations ... They really are a fun event!

Also, please make sure to let Nancy know your mileage at the end of the month for those of you doing the 2015 miles in 2015...

February 8th, 2015 -- We will meet at Starbucks at 64th and Ward at 7:30 am to go run Lookout Mountain.

February 15th, 2015 -- We will meet at Goddard school at 87th and Indiana and Run Candelas at 8:00 am ... It has been a long time and I have had some requests, to get the extra mileage we can go through the neighborhood or run one of the old routes... I will do the aide station at the top of the hill.

February 19th, 2015 -- Buffalo Wild Wings day for the Running Club

February 22nd, 2015 -- After all the hills we will be wanting some flat ground ... we will run the Clear Creek trail, meeting at Anderson Park at 8:00 am . Let me know if you can do the aide station.

February 26th, 2015 -- Fundraiser for the Running Club Scholarship Fund ... Wine and Cheese social hour at Trisha's house, donation towards the scholarship fund is the entrance to the gathering ... let me know if you need the address... ltkrapes@msn.com

March 1st, 2015 -- We will try for the Fairmont trail once again. Meeting at the Dog Park at 64th and just west of Virgil Way ... We will figure out the aide station when we get closer.

Also, mark your calendar for May 3rd at Fairmont Park ... the Faimount 5K benefitting Fairmount Elementary ... If someone is looking for a 5K close and going towards a good cause this would be a great opportunity.

Please let me know if I missed anything and I will get it posted.

Notes from the Annual Meeting

The following is the notes from the annual meeting that was held on January 22nd, 2015.

If there are any notes or suggestions that someone would like to add please let me know. Ltkrapes@msn.com

The Arvada Running Club will have a group of runners at the following races ...

• Colorado Marathon and 1/2 Marathon -- May 3rd -- Fort Collins
• Bolder Boulder -- Memorial Day -- Boulder
• Hot Chocolate 5k and 15k -- October 3rd ish -- Denver -- Sign up now for the cheaper rates

Other races we are looking at include (but not limited to)...

• Autumn Color Run -- Buena Vista -- September
• Basalt 1/2 Marathon -- Basalt -- August
• Steamboat 1/2 Marathon -- Steamboat -- June 
• Van Arsdale 5k -- Arvada -- May
• Westwoods 5k -- Arvada -- September

Trisha and Wendy will work on getting the word out for the scholarship by sending letters to counselors and coaches at the Arvada High Schools and Trisha will follow up with an email to get application for the money we have to award from 2014.

For Fundraising for the Scholarship this year we have decided, in addition to the 5K (Rosa will continue to plan) and Buffalo Wild Wings (third Wednesday of every month), we will also host a wine and cheese social gathering once per quarter ... The admission to the event is a donation to the Scholarship Fund. We decided to go this route because it was discussed that most people would rather spend their time socializing versus volunteering at a race ... The dates and hosts for each event are listed below ... I will post addresses closer to each date ...

• February 26th -- 6:30 pm -- Trisha's House
• April 23rd -- 6:30 pm -- Mary's Apartment
• August 6th -- 6:30 pm -- Nancy's House
• October 8th -- 6:30 pm -- Chris's House

Book Club -- The current Book is still Terri Fox's run across Canada -- When I get a date from Jo Ann I will post it. Please think about if you would like to host the next book club.

Nancy will also be posting on the FaceBook site a workout each week that we would be a great cross training tool.

Wendy will be updating the featured runners in her spare time.

It was discussed that we like the current routes and trail systems that we have been using. There will be a new one opening in North West Arvada soon, so we will try that out as well.

It was talked about for the Tuesday track workouts to try and move them or change the time so more people could attend. It was decided to keep them on Tuesday's but maybe make the time at 6 to make it easier for people. Also, it was brought up that some people don't attend because they think they are too slow. Everyone agreed that no one was too slow and it is much more fun with more people. Lesley has agreed to leading the workouts for another year and Dina has talked about coming to help out as well.

We will also continue the Thursday Hill Repeat workouts (when it is lighter). Those will be at 6:30 every Thursday.

I would like to thank everyone who helps out with the club, the organization, the fundraising, the suggestions and ideas. Without everyone we wouldn't be where we are ...

January 2015 Schedule

January Schedule!

Happy New Year Ladies! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to get to run with you all and have you continue to support, inspire and encourage each other. It has been an amazing journey thus far and I look forward to what the future holds.

I have been put in charge of starting a running club at Weber Elementary School and am looking for volunteers that could possibly help run with kids, encourage kids etc. The school club will be running the Frank Shorter 5K in April. I’m looking for high school kids (maybe needing volunteer hours) or adults. Please contact me if you know someone that would be willing to help out, even if it is only once a month or for the race at the end. It will be on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Ltkrapes@msn.com

January 3, 2014 – 8:00 am – meet at the dog park on 64^th Ave just west of Virgil Way. If the Fairmont trail is clear you can run that, otherwise the route around the res is always fun and challenging.  I will not be in town during this run, but I will think of all of you! Please post on the FaceBook reminder if you can help out on this run in any way.   

January 11^th, 2014 – 8:00 am – meet at Anderson Park on 44^th and Field, the parking lot furthest south. We will run the Clear Creek trail. If someone can put an aide station at Youngfield that would be great. Some people will be upping their mileage in the coming weeks so it would be nice to have water out there for us.

January 18^th, 2014 – 7:30 am – meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward, we will be carpooling up to Lookout Mountain to run a fantastic hill filled run at Angela’s house.

Thursday January 22, 2014 – 6:00 pm – We will have the annual meeting at my house (please email me if you need my address) to discuss new opportunities that have been presented to me, talk about the scholarship that we have to give away, races that we would like to see on the calendar and what changes we would like to see happen. If you are unable to attend and would like to volunteer in some way or have some items you would like discussed please contact me … Ltkrapes@msn.com

January 25^th, 2014 – 8:00 am – meet at the Arvada Tennis courts on 64^th and Miller and we will run the Ralston Creek Trail. If someone can do the aide station on Elderidge that would be great. Please let me know.

December Schedule

Happy Holidays Ladies,

 

There has been some hope that perhaps we can get some groups together for races in the coming months. So I’m going to put a list on here of what races have been talked about… Please let me know if I miss any, ltkrapes@msn.com

Stocking Run  5K in Superior – December 14^th, 2014

Winter Distance Series starting December 20^th, 2014 – Santa’s Stampede – The distance vary for this series anywhere from a 5K to 10 miles. These are located at Hudson Gardens.

Resolution 5K in Arvada – January 1^st, 2015

Winter Distance Series  -- Frosty’s Frozen 5 & 10 -- January 15^th, 2015

Yeti Chase 5K and 10K – Yeti Chase – Bear Creek – January 25^th, 2015

Winter Distance Series – Snowman Stampede -- February 21^st, 2015

Ralston Creek ½ marathon and 5K -- Arvada – February 8^th, 2015

Bolder Boulder 10K – May 25^th, 2015 -- Boulder

Slacker ½ marathon and relay – June 27^th, 2015 -- Georgetown

Broncos 7K – September 6^th, 2015 – Stadium

Hot Chocolate 5k/15K – Date TBA – Civic Center Park

Obviously this list can be changed … Just let me know…

And the schedule for December –

December 7^th – 7:30 am – Meet at the dog park on 64^th and just west of Virgil Way and we will run the Fairmont trail … Please let me know if you can do the aide station … ltkrapes@msn.com

December 14^th – 7:30 am – Meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward and we will run at Angela’s house again.  

December 21^st – 8:00 am -- Meet at the dog park at 64^th and just west of Virgil Way and we will run the reservoir. Please let me know if you can do an aide station.

December 28^th 7:30 am – weather pending – we will meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward and run Elk Meadow again. If the weather is crummy we will meet at the tennis courts at 64^th and Miller to run the Ralston Creek Trail … watch FaceBook for updates.  

Looking ahead, I will need someone to lead January 4^th as I will be out of town.

November 2014 Schedule

November Schedule

Hello everyone,

I want to send out many ‘congratulations’ to everyone who completed their respected distances this fall… The ones I know Lesley and her incredible marathon time in Detroit, Mary at Marine Corps and the Bear Chase, Kristy, Jim, Cindy, Wendy, Mellissa and Deborah at Rock-n-Roll, Dani and Lori at the Kooky Spooky, Jo Ann at her ½ Ironman, of course Stacy and Ironman Boulder and the many of us that ran the Hot Chocolate Race. You have all done amazing and inspired so many of us to continue on. Great Job! I’m sorry if I missed anyone. I know Denea is running New York this weekend and I believe Deborah is still ‘finding’ her marathon.

I’m not going to put it on the schedule, but Nancy and I with an occasional additional friend have been running the Ralston Creek trail from Oberon Middle School on Tuesday Evenings at 5:30pm everyone is welcome to join us, just bring your headlamps. These runs are usually about 3 miles, somewhat of a tempo run. I will post on Facebook if we give in to the cold or the dark before the next schedule comes out.

Please remember that our Scholarship Fundraiser is this Sunday at Goddard on 87^th and Indiana at 8:00 am. Please plan on attending as this is our big scholarship for the season. I will be sending out letters and emails to the various high school coaches and counselors in Arvada so we should have some great candidates again this year.

 

Schedule

November 2, 2014 – 8:00 am – meet at Goddard on 87^th and Indiana. Rosa has a 5K course for us to run. I believe there is a $10 donation requested per runner. Dogs and kids and bikes are all welcome.

November 9^th, 2014 – 8:00 am – I will need someone to lead this day as I am running The Great Candy Run with the Girls on the Run – We will run the Clear Creek Trail meeting at Anderson Park. Also if someone could do the aide station at Youngfield that would be fantastic. Please let me know. ltkrapes@msn.com

November 16^th, 2014 – meet at Starbucks at 7:30 am – we are going to try to run Matthew Winter again, hopefully with no ice and mud this time. If the weather is crummy we will default to the Ralston Creek trail from the Tennis Courts at 64^th and Miller.

November 19^th, 2014 – There are actually 2 events – Katherine Switzer will be having a meet and greet in Boulder and it is supposed to be our fundraiser night at Buffalo Wild Wings.

November 22^nd – 8:30 am – 10K Turkey Trek at Long Lake Ranch in Arvada – there has been some interest in this race so I thought I would post it.

November 23^rd  – 7:30 am – we will meet at Starbucks again at 64^th and Ward and carpool to Angela’s house. We will run a beautiful route at Lookout Mountain.

November 27^th – 9:00 am -- There has also been some interest in the Turkey Chase 5K starting at the APEX center

November 30^th – 7:30 am – Starbucks again – weather pending, we will run Elk Meadow again in Evergreen and hopefully not get lost this time. If the trail is muddy we will default to run around the Arvada Res meeting at the dog park. I will post the change on Facebook.

October Schedule

Hi Ladies!

October is upon us with the wonderful fall running weather and beautiful tree changing backdrops. I’m sorry to say, this month will be tough for me to be at every run. I apologize in advance.

We will still continue to do the hill repeats and track workouts as long as the weather holds and we have light. So I will put it on the schedule but may cancel… Please watch facebook for updates.

Looking for a fun fall 5k race?  Save the date and run with us!  November 2; Annual 5k walk/run scholarship fundraiser!

I will also be doing a call out for some volunteers to possibly help out at the Practice 5K that I will be doing for the Girls on the Run Chapter that I’m coaching. When I figure out the exact date / time / place I will let everyone know. The Girls on the Run Official 5K is going to be the Great Candy Run on November 9^th – Anyone available to being a running buddy and run with one of the girls please let me know. I have about 10 kids and only 2 coaches. ltkrapes@msn.com

October Schedule

September 30^th – 6:00 pm Oberon Track we will have a track workout

October 2^nd – 6:30 pm Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

October 5^th – Many people are running the Hot Chocolate Race at Civic Center Park. You can still sign up and join in either the 5k or 15k … we will be putting up carpooling ideas on facebook.

 ***There will not be a group run outside of the Hot Chocolate Race, I’m sorry!

October 7^th – 6:00 pm Oberon Track for another amazing track workout

October 9^th – 6:30 pm Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

October 12^th – We will meet at 7:00 am at Anderson Park at 44^th and Field. Please park in the lot at the very south of the road. If someone can do the aide station at Youngfield that would be great. Please let me know. ltkrapes@msn.com

October 14^th – 6:00 pm Oberon Track for a track workout

October 15^th – I missed this last month – but the 3^rd Wednesday of every month we have the Happy Hour fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on 80^th and Carr. We can meet about 6:30pm. Or you can go at your leisure and just tell your server you are with the Arvada Running Club. Please tell your friends and family as well.

October 16^th – 6:30 pm Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

October 19^th – 7:00 am – we will meet at the Arvada Tennis courts and run the Ralston Creek Trail. If someone would be able to do the aide station that would be greatly appreciated.

October 21^st – 6:00 pm – Oberon Track for a track workout

October 23^rd – 6:30 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

October 26^th – 7:00 am – We will meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward and go run Elk Meadow in Evergreen. This may be a recovery run for some or a tapering run for another. Hopefully the weather stays nice for us to be able to run the trail. Please carry your own water on this day.

October 28^th – 6:00 pm – Light / weather pending we will have a track workout

October 30^th – 6:30 pm – Light / weather pending we will meet for Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson.  

Sunday November 2 – please be available to join / help out with our 5k scholarship fundraiser. This is the main fundraiser for our scholarship fund.

September Schedule

Hello Ladies …

I hope everyone had a great summer and continues to run with us as the weather cools down.

Looks like we have a few people needing longer runs this month as some marathons have come up … So I will hopefully be coming up with locations that is a little easier to come up with that kind of mileage.

There have been some races come up that people are looking for friends to join in. October 5^th – The Hot Chocolate Run – Denver Rock –n-Roll ½ marathon. I think there is also another ½ marathon in Arvada that some members are doing.  

September Schedule

Tuesday September 2, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track Session

Thursday September 4^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson. Let me know if you need directions.

Sunday September 7^th, 2014 – 6:30 am – Fairmont trail (going the opposite way) Meeting at Compass Middle / High School on 44^th and Salvia. Mary will lead the group as I am out of town, she will also set up the aide station.

Tuesday September 9^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track Session

Thursday September 11^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson.

Sunday September 14^th, 2014 – 6:30 am – Big Dry Creek Trail we will meet at the parking lot on 100^th and Oak (on the South side of 100^th). If someone would like to do the aide station please let me know.  Ltkrapes@msn.com

Tuesday September 16^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track Session

Thursday September 18^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday September 21^st, 2014 – 7:00 am (Notice the time change) We will run the Clear Creek Trail meeting at Anderson Park at 44^th and Field. Follow the road all the way to the south. If someone can do the aide station please let me know. Ltkrapes@msn.com

Tuesday September 23^rd, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track session

Thursday September 25^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Hill Repeats at 71^st and Pierson

Sunday September 28^th, 2014 – 7:00 am – We will meet at Goddard School at 87^th and Indiana and pick a fun route. When it gets closer we can decide which route and where to put an aide station.

Tuesday September 30^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School Track Session.

August Schedule!

As a reminder the Book for book club for this session is Terry Fox’s “His Story” … Hopefully we will be meeting on this book, this month.  I will update with the date for sure.

Because I keep forgetting to bring the card with me, I also wanted to post that Savannah (our recipient for the scholarship this year) sent a Thank You card to us, telling how happy she was that we chose her and she will be using the money to buy books and such expenses she incurs during the move to Vassar.

 

August Schedule

July 31^st, 2014 – Hill Repeat Workout – 7:00 pm – We will meet at the top of the hill at 71^st Ave and Pierson. Pierson is just ½ block east of Quail. If you need help finding it please let me know. Ltkrapes@msn.com

Sunday August 3^rd, 2014 – 6:30 am – Ralston Creek Trail. We will meet at the Arvada Tennis Courts on 64^th and Miller. If someone would like to do the aide station at Elderidge I would really appreciate it. I will also need someone to lead this run as my current plan is to run the Evergreen Townrace.  

August 3^rd – We also have runners running the Evergreen townrace and in the Ironman Boulder. For the Ironman Boulder you can follow along with progress on the website. Stacy’s bib number is 1217.

Tuesday August 5^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School, we will have a fun filled track workout

Thursday August 7^th, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats – 71^st and Pierson

Sunday August 10^th, 2014 – 6:30 am – We will meet at the Dog Park on 64^th and just west of Virgil Way and run around the Arvada Res. Anyone willing to do the aide station would be greatly appreciated.

Tuesday August 12^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track again!

Thursday August 14^th, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats – 71^st and Pierson

Sunday August 17^th, 2014 – 6:30 am – Clear Creek Trail – We will meet at Anderson Park at 44^th and Field. Park in the lot furthest to the south. If someone can do the aide station at Youngfield I would really appreciate it. Please let me know. ltkrapes@msn.com

Tuesday August 19^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm -- Oberon Middle School – Track session.

Wednesday August 20^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Happy Hour Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on 80^th and Carr. Please try to attend if possible as this is a great way to earn money for the scholarship fund.

Thursday August 21^st, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Hill repeats at 71^st and Pierson.

Saturday August 23^rd, 2014 – 8:15 am – Pomona High School – Panther Prowl 5k, if anyone is interested.

Sunday August 24^th, 2014 – 6:30 am – meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward. We will carpool to Angela Horvat’s house.

Tuesday August 26^th, 2014 – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track!

Sunday August 31^st, 2014 – 6:30 am – Meet at Goddard School at 87^th and Indiania … we can either run Candelas or we can run an old route through the neighborhood. Closer to the date we will decide and choose a place to put an aide station. 

Sunday August 31^st, 2014 – Broncos Back to Football 7K ending on the 50 yard line at Sports Authority Field.

July Schedule ...

Sorry for the late posting on the schedule for this month …

 

So far this summer we have had some great track and hill repeat workouts … we have enjoyed yoga stretching in the park after a long run. Some fun, scenic long runs and races … and we are only a month in! Great Job ladies! It has been so fun running with you…

I know some people are still in Marathon training mode, after the race this month, I’m not sure what everyone else is training for, or how long our runs should be. If you guys would let me know the upcoming goals that would be great! Ltkrapes@msn.com

July Schedule

Sunday July 6^th – 7:00 am at Starbucks – I know I told some of you we would run Fairmont, however Ang has offered to have us at her house this weekend and I like the idea of running in somewhat cooler weather. Just let me know if you plan to attend so we don’t leave anyone behind.  

Tuesday July 8^th – 6:00 pm at Oberon Middle School – Fun filled track session

Thursday July 10^th – 7:00 pm at 71^st and Pierson St. Park on 71^st place at the top of the hill. There is a turn off of 72^nd just east of the light at Quail.

Sunday July 13^th – Fueled by Fine Wine Race – Because most of our group will be in Oregon running and drinking wine, the few of us left here will run our old standby … Meet at 7:00 am at Goddard and we will run Candelas. Anyone like to put an aide station at the top? ltkrapes@msn.com

Tuesday July 15^th – 6:00 pm at Oberon Middle School – Fun filled track day.

Wednesday July 16th -- 6:30 pm – Happy Hour fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on 80^th and Carr. Lani has set up for us to get a percentage of sales at Buffalo Wild Wings the third Wednesday of every month. We will also receive credit if your family and friends go, just mention the Arvada Running Club.

Sunday July 20^th – 7:00 am – Meet at Anderson Park, we will run the Clear Creek Trail, let me know if you guys would like to have the Yoga stretching afterwards …

Tuesday July 22^nd – 6:00 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track day!

Thursday July 24^th – 7:00 pm – Hill Repeats on the Pierson St Hill

Sunday July 27^th – 7:00 am – Meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward. We will carpool to Red Rocks.

Tuesday July 29^th – 6:00 pm Oberon Middle School – Track again!

 

June 2014 Schedule

Hi Ladies,

We awarded our scholarship this month, had the first fundraiser of the year, had some races, some track workouts and hill workouts. The list is never ending! I appreciate every one that has helped me out.

Also, we may have a book club but are still debating on dates. As soon as I have it confirmed I will post…

June Schedule –

Sunday June 1^st, 2014 – We will not have a group run on Sunday … Kim and Laura are running 8 miles on Saturday. If you would like to join them please contact Laura … laurakopal@gmail.com

Tuesday June 3^rd, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track practice.

Sunday June 8^th, 2014 – 7:00 am meet at Anderson Park at 44^th and Field (the very south parking lot) – We will run the Clear Creek Trail – there are 10 miles scheduled. I will put an aide station at Youngfield. After the run we will have a Yoga cool down session with a trained Yoga instructor.

Tuesday June 10^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Oberon Middle School – Track practice.

Thursday June 12^th, 2014 – 7:30 pm – Hill Repeats. We will use the ‘triple ripple’ hill on 71^st and Pierson St. Park on 71^st Place (there is a turn off of 72^nd just east of the Quail light). Hopefully we can avoid some of the traffic by running on a side street.

Sunday June 15^th, 2014 – 7:00 am – Meet at Starbucks on 64^th and Ward. Mary will lead a run at Green Mountain… You will carpool to the parking lot at 15900 W Alameda Parkway – Forsberg Park …

Tuesday June 17^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Track practice Oberon Middle School

Wednesday June 18^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Happy Hour fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on 80^th and Carr. Lani has set up for us to get a percentage of sales at Buffalo Wild Wings the third Wednesday of every month. We will also receive credit if your family and friends go, just mention the Arvada Running Club. If you have questions please contact Lani (laniarcher@gmail.com) or I … (ltkrapes@msn.com)

Saturday June 21st – 7:00 am – They will be running 12 miles at Lookout Mountain. Please contact Angela for more details.  horvat14@comcast.net

Tuesday June 24^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Track practice Oberon Middle School

Thursday June 26^th, 2014 – 7:30 pm – Hill Repeats. We will use the ‘triple ripple’ hill again parking on 71^st Ave.

Saturday June 28^th, 2014 – Slacker race – carpool anyone?

Sunday June 29^th, 2014 –7:00 am – Meet at the dog park at 64^th and West of Virgil … We will run the Fairmont trail … Please let me know if you can do an aide station … ltkrapes@msn.com