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

 

May Schedule

Hi Ladies,

So I hope it is alright … I tried to fit in all the trails we like to run this month which will mean we will be traveling a bit to get to them …

The book for this Session is Terry Fox ‘His Story’ the revised edition. I have heard that the library does not have it, but I believe Amazon has it fairly inexpensive.

We will have a fundraiser this month for the Scholarship fund … please attend if you can, and encourage your friends and family.

We also had 3 applications submitted for the scholarship for this year. I have them with me all the time so we can vote on how we should distribute the funds. Please remind me when you see me so we can get the money given out before the end of the month. We have the option of giving all of the funds to one girl or split it between 2 of them or all 3 of them.  I will keep everyone updated as to when we will have the girls join us to give the money out.

May Schedule

Thursday May 1^st, 2014 – 7:30 pm – Hill Repeat Workout on Ward Hill … We will meet at the bottom of the hill on 70^th Ave on the West side of Ward – this is a quick workout!

Sunday May 4^th, 2014 – 8:00 am – Meet at the dog park on 64^th and West of Virgil and we will run the Fairmont Trail ... We can run the whole trail for 8 miles … I would like a volunteer to do the aide station, there was a conversation about moving that down the trail a little ways so if someone can help with figuring that out I would appreciate it!

May 4^th – The Women’s Classic in Westminster for anyone who would like to race this day.

Tuesday May 6^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Meet at Oberon Track for a fabulous speed workout.

Sunday May 11^th, 2014 – 7:00 am – Meet at Starbucks on 64^th and Ward, we will carpool to Angela’s house and run Lookout Mountain.

Tuesday May 13^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Meet at Oberon Track for a track workout.

Thursday May 15^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Meet at the bottom of Ward Hill on 70^th Ave for a Hill Repeat Workout.

Sunday May 18^th, 2014 – 7:00 am – Meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward and we will carpool to Matthew Winters and run those trails… hopefully the snow has melted ;).

Tuesday May 20^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm – Meet at Oberon Track for another speed session.

Wednesday May 21^st, 2014 – 5:30 pm – We will meet at 5:30 pm at Buffalo Wild Wings on 80^th and Carr and go for a run and then have ‘happy hour.’ If you would rather not run and just meet us for drinks you are welcome to do that. If you cannot make it for the run or ‘happy hour’  you can go and eat there anytime that day and just mention you are with “Arvada Running Club” and 15% of your check, including alcohol will be donated to our scholarship fund. Please encourage your family and friends to go eat also. The more people that show up, the more we will have for the fundraiser.

Sunday May 25^th, 2014 – 7:00  am – Meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward and we will carpool to Elk Meadow and run the trails…

Monday May 26^th, 2014 – Bolder Boulder race – Do we want to carpool?    

Tuesday May 27^th, 2014 – 5:30 pm Oberon Track for another track workout….

Thursday May 29^th, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Meet at the bottom of the Ward Hill for another Hill repeat session.

Sunday June 1^st, 2014 – 7:00 am – We will run the Clear Creek trail … We will meet at the park on 44^th and Field (all the way to the south part of the parking lot). If someone would volunteer to do the aide station at Youngfield I would really appreciate it. ltkrapes@msn.com

April Schedule!

Hi ladies!

With the new month we will start adding in the wonderful track workouts and also some hill repeats…Don’t worry, we will start slow!

The Slacker Race Registration is currently happening. Right now we have 2 relay teams, a few running the ½ and a few running the 4 mile race. Please remember to register if you plan to join us.

Reminder – our book this time is “Terry Fox, His Story…The revised version.” When we pick a date, we will let you know.

I also want to thank everyone who has helped me out this last month with my crazy schedule and not being as available as I would like. I really appreciate the help.

 

April Schedule ---

Sunday April 6, 2014 – Platte River ½ Marathon – and for the rest of us, we will run the Ralston Creek Trail starting from the Tennis courts at 64^th and Miller. Our 8:00 am start time seems to be working out, but we will re-evaluate as the month goes on.  Our Schedule shows 7, but I also realize that many people want / need to go further. If I could get an aide station in the Elderidge area that would be great as it is about 3 miles out, then people can go as far as they would like.

Sunday April 13, 2014 – Prairie Doge 1/2, 10k and 5k – and for the rest of us, we will run the Clear Creek Trail starting from Anderson Park at 44^th and Field at 8:00 am. This parking lot is all the way to the south on Field. There are 8 miles scheduled this weekend and again I know people would like to go further. The out and back seems to work well for that situation. If I could get a volunteer to put an aide station at Youngfield I would really appreciate it.

Tuesday April 15, 2014 – 5:00 pm – Track workout at Oberon Middle School – First one of the season…It will be fabulous I’m sure!

Thursday April 17, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Hill Repeat workout – we will only do these every other week and they will be short workouts! I promise. I did the later start time to maybe help out for those who can’t make the early track time. We will start with the hill on Ward Road just south of 72^nd. We will park on 70^th Ave (west of Ward) and run the ‘hill.’ I don’t anticipate it taking more than 30-45 min.

Sunday April 20, 2014 – Easter Sunday – I’ll take suggestions on what you ladies would like to do … maybe a Saturday morning run, maybe a Sunday afternoon run … you let me know!

Tuesday April 22, 2014 – 5:00 pm – Track workout at Oberon Middle School

Sunday April 27, 2014 – We will meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward at 7:30 am and run either Bear Creek or Green Mountain. Mary will lead the run for us and I’m sure she will have a fabulous route planned!

March Schedule

In my opinion, we have had a great winter of running. While some of them have been slippery and icy we have survived and been rewarded with amazing views and great adventures.

Jo Ann has offered to host the next book club and has also picked a book. We will decide soon when the meeting will be, but the book is “Terry Fox, His Story…The revised version” for those of us looking for our next book to read.

I’m working with my sister (Amanda) who is going to be a certified Yoga instructor next month on a day when she would be able to come do a yoga session after one of our runs. I will keep it to one where we park at a place with a nice grassy field and preferably when the weather is good (like no wet snowy grass). She is working on getting volunteer hours and there was interest at the last group run. I’ll keep you posted as to what I find out.

 

Our Tuesday and Thursday workouts won’t start until April…we will keep you posted.

March Schedule

Sunday March 2^nd, 2014 – Fairmont Trail – meet at the dog park at 64^th and west of Virgil at 8:00 am and we will run the Fairmont trail (obviously weather pending). I will need someone to do the aide station at the fire station please. Please let me know if you can ltkrapes@msn.com. We will do 6 miles … unless you want a different distance.

Sunday March 2^nd, 2014 – That Dam Run ½ and 5K in Cherry Creek.

Sunday March 9^th, 2014 – Hogback run – meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward at 7:30am and we will drive to Forsberg Park (15900 W Alameda Parkway). There are 6 miles scheduled and Mary has plenty of paths available and will also provide an aide station.

 Sunday March 16^th, 2014 – Ralston Creek – Meet at the Arvada Tennis Courts at 64^th and Miller at 8:00 am and we will run the Ralston Creek Trail. It be great if someone could put an aide station at Elderidge which is about 3 miles out. Please let me know if you are available ltkrapes@msn.com. I may also need someone to lead this run, but I will keep you posted.

Saturday March 22, 2014 – Spring Fling 5k, 10k and ½ marathon – This race is at the Arvada Reservoir…

Sunday March 23^rd, 2014 – Arvada Reservoir -- We will meet at the Dog park on 64th and just west of Virgil Way at 8:00 am and run around the Reservoir. Had to change this run because of the construction around Standley Lake. I still need someone to put an aide station by the trash can on Virgil Way. Let me know if you are able to do this. Ltkrapes@msn.com

Sunday March 30^th, 2014 – Lookout Mountain – Meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward at 7:30 am and we will carpool to Angela Horvat’s house to run the beautiful rolling hills in the foothills.

February Schedule

Hello Ladies,

Our meeting was a little inconclusive as far as races go. We just have so many people going so many directions… So my plan is to make a long run schedule based on an October Marathon, The Bear Chase ½ marathon, The Fueled by Fine Wine ½ marathon and Slacker Relay and ½ marathon. I will post some of the other shorter races that people plan to do as well. I hope that works for everyone.  I will have the schedules posted on the website as soon as I can.

We also discussed at the meeting resuming the track sessions at the track on Tuesday’s in the spring and we will add a hill repeat workout every other Thursday, maybe starting a little later, weather pending.

We will continue to mix our run up, so if you have suggestions of places we should go, please let me know. I always like to try out new places.  I will continue to need help on some Sundays to lead the runs because of dance. I always appreciate the help!

The February Schedule

Sunday February 2^nd, 2014 – 8:00 am we will meet at the Coalton Trail parking lot on McCaslin North of Highway 128. We will run the Coalton trail. You can choose your distance; it would be great if someone could do the aide station by the fence we usually put it at. Please email me if you can do it. ltkrapes@msn.com

 

Sunday February 9^th, 2014 – 8:00 am we will meet at the Dog Park on 64^th and west of Virgil … We will run the Fairmont Trail. I will need someone to volunteer for the aide station by the Fire Station and some to volunteer to lead the run. Please let me know if you can help out either way… ltkrapes@msn.com. This day is also the Ralston Creek ½ marathon and the 5k. I know we have a few runners doing the 5K. There are still openings if someone would like to jump in the race with them.

Thursday February 13^th, 2014 – Book club meeting at Cindy Sutton’s house. The book is Kristen Armstrong’s Mile Markers, 26.2 Reason Why Women Run. More details to come. 

Sunday February 16^th, 2014 – 7:45am we will meet at the Starbucks on 64^th and Ward Road and carpool to Angela Horvat’s house to run at Lookout Mountain.

 

Thursday February 20^th, 2014 – Tentative date for the book club meeting at Cindy Sutton’s house. The book is Kristen Armstrong’s Mile Markers, 26.2 Reason Why Women Run. More details to come.

 

Sunday February 23^rd, 2014 – We will meet at 8:00 am at Anderson Park at 44^th and Field. The parking lot is as far south as you can go. We will run the Clear Creek Trail. I will put an aide station on the trail at Youngfield (which is about 3 miles out).

Thank you again to everyone who has helped me out with aide stations, leading runs etc. I know my schedule is crazy and I appreciate everyone understanding that.

January Post

January Schedule

As we begin the New Year some of us go in with new goals and resolutions, some of us just try to stay in shape, some of us hope to try new races or distances and yet others are ready for a few rest days before tackling the year. If you have specific goals that you would like the club to help out with, let me know so I can incorporate those type of runs into our schedule. If you want to focus on new distances, let me know so we can help.

Our book for this session is Mile Markers, 26.2 Reasons why Women Run by Kristen Armstrong. We will meet about the book in February. Cindy Sutton has offered to host the meeting.

January 1^st 2014 – Resolution 5k in Olde town Arvada. The run starts at 10 am. You can sign up the day of the race. If you need more information please let me know.  

January 5^th 2014 – 8:00 am – meet at Goddard School at 87^th and Indiana. Mary will lead the run and provide the aide station at the top of Candelas.

January 12^th 2014 – 8:00 am – meet at the Standley Lake parking lot at 100^th and Owens St.  Stacy will lead the run and provide the aide station. She has 4, 5 6 and 8 mile options for the run.

January 19^th 2014 –7:45 am – meet at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward – We will carpool to run at Matthew Winters on I-70 and Morrison. If the trail is muddy then we will run at Red Rocks on the roads.

January 23^rd 2014 – 6:30 pm – we will have a meeting at my house (8840 W 80^th Dr) to discuss what races we would like to focus on for the next year, the fundraising we would like to do, the shirts that Lesley and Rosa are working on and more. If you would like to be a part of the decision making please join us. If you have other topics you would like to discuss please let me know. ltkrapes@msn.com

January 26^th 2014 – Yeti Chase in Lakewood – Race starts at 10:00 am – Registration for this event closes on January 24^th. There is no race day registration. There is both a 5k and 10k option.  We can also have a group run on this day but I will need someone to lead as I’m signed up for the race. Please contact me if you would like to lead, you can pick the place to run. ltkrapes@msn.com

December Schedule

I must start of this month with a huge “Thank you” to Rosa and everyone that participated, donated and helped with the 5K to benefit our scholarship fund. Although we had frigid temperatures to deal with, we still were able to make a great contribution to the fund. Donations are still being taken so if you were not able to participate please consider sending in a donation. So far I have been approached by 3 candidates that would like to apply for the scholarship so I believe that we will have more than enough opportunities to disburse the money.

Also, I need to Thank everyone who was part of the fabulous card and gift I received. It is very much appreciated. I’m so thankful to be surrounded by an amazing group that has welcomed me with open arms.

Our book for the next book club has been decided. It will be “Mile Markers : 26.2 Reasons Why Women Run” by Kristen Armstrong.  Cindy will host the next meeting probably in February. We will follow up with more details.

There are many races happening over the winter that we have runners attending. Please post on Facebook if you would like a buddy at one of your races.  Also, I will be looking for suggestions for a focus race in the spring. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. From the support on FaceBook it looks like the Portland race in July will be a focus for the summer, so an early spring race would be ideal. Please email me with suggestions... ltkrapes@msn.com

I will start looking at dates in January to have our annual meeting to discuss new ideas that we would like to implement in the new year and then to pick the races we would like to focus on. Please let me know if you would like to join us. ltkrapes@msn.com

Remember that December is “choosing your own” distance so each week you can run as short or as long as you want.

Now for the schedule:

December 1, 2013 – Meet at 8:00 am at Goddard 87^th and Indiana – I will be out of town and will need a volunteer to lead and possibly a volunteer for an aide station at the nursery. I understand that much of our group is either out of town or racing this day, so may be a small group. Pease let me know if you can help… ltkrapes@msn.com

Also December 1, 2013 – There are some people running the Superior Stocking Run. Please post if you would like friends.

December 8, 2013 – We will be meeting at Starbucks at 64^th and Ward at 7:45 and traveling to Sloan’s Lake to run around the Lake. You can run more than once around if you would like. We will then have ‘brunch’ at Sloan’s similar to what we did last year.  They open at 9 so I figure we can arrive right as they are opening.

December 15, 2013 – Weather pending we will meet at the Coalton trail on McCaslin at 8:00 am. I was hoping we might be able to run the opposite direction to see that side of the trail. If it is snowy then we will re-evaluate the week before.

December 21, 2103 – The Christmas Carol 5k and 10k Run in City Park

Also, December 21, 2013 – Also, the Ugly Sweater 5k Run by Coors Field

December 22, 2013 – We will meet at the Tennis Courts at 64^th and Miller at 8:00 am and run the Ralston Creek Trail. We would probably like an aide station at the Elderidge crossing, so if someone can volunteer to set that out I would appreciate the help.

December 29, 2013 – We will meet at the dog park at 64^th and just West of Virgil at 8:00 am and run around the Reservoir.  If someone would like to volunteer to put the aide station out for us I would appreciate it.

January 1, 2014 – The Resolution Run in Olde Town Arvada. I know many people have already signed up for this race. We have had a good showing the past 2 years. This is a late start for the people that enjoy celebrating the New Year.