Welcome to the Chaffee County Running Club

July CCRC News

The CCRC “continental divide" run on 7/6 was a great success. Fourteen people did the Pomeroy/Pride outing, which turned out to be ~12.5 miles up to 12,800 feet over 3 ½+ hours. We had a great variety of food and beverages at the end. We solved many of the world’s and our own problems during conversation along the way.

Many thanks go to Connie Cole and Neighbor to Neighbor/Chaffee County Shuttle for their assistance in making this point to point adventure possible. Also thanks to the shuttle drivers.

On Wednesday, July 16 we plan to have the first of two special Wednesday night runs for this month. Meet outside Exerflex gym at 5:15ish, and we will head up to do the Loco Ridge loop. (weather depending). This run usually features some nice flowers and views of the other side. Plan to bring some food or beverages to share for afterwards.

We plan to publicize this run in the paper in an attempt to invite and draw in the public, so wear clean clothes, use clean language, and bring some good clean food.

Wednesday, July 23 we plan to do a run near Tenderfoot and then assemble for a BBQ at the Fesenmeyer residence at 335 Shavano Ave (NW of the courthouse off Crestone Ave/CR160). We will still meet at Exerflex at 5:15 to run. If you do not plan to run and just want to socialize and eat, be at 335 Shavano at ~6:30. The club will buy burgers, hot dogs and drinks and please bring a side dish that will go well with a backyard cookout/BBQ.

Consider coming to the Wed night run even if you do not feel in the mood to run. We all know that the hardest thing about running is getting out the door, and showing up for this gives you an excuse to get out there. Most people feel better after a mile or so, and yes walking is ok. We have many different abilities showing up for these wed. night runs with 10-14 people coming regularly. Our food runs have featured things like shrimp, salads, pizza, beer and other delights.

Some of the ideas/suggestions for upcoming Wed night destinations are:
July 9 - Little Cochetopa
July 16 - Loco Ridge
July 23 - Tenderfoot
August 6 - Browns Creek
Sept 3 - Cochetopa
Sept 24 - Angel of Shavano
Note that all these locations are subject to change due to weather and other things. We are hoping to add some other runs, TBA. Give us your suggestions and ideas. Future suggested runs to boss lake, starvation creek, etc.

Remember this is your club and if you have an idea for a run, gathering, etc let us know.

A good social group of runners is still meeting every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at the F street bridge for 3-5 miles of running (with maybe some walking thrown in…). There is a solid base of folks doing these runs at 10 minute mile pace and slower, so you can not use ‘I can not keep up’ as an excuse. This is a great chance to let others lead and scare the snakes off the trail before you get there.

Trail runner Etiquette
The American Trail Runner Association has developed some useful guidelines for responsible trail running and racing. Go to http://trailrunner.com/news/trail_etiquette.htm to read these.

Please Join the CCRC for 2008

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Road Runners Club of America

Chaffee County Running Club is a proud member of the Road Runners Club of America. The Road Runners Club of America is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting long distance running as a competitive sport and as healthful exercise. RRCA's mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its member clubs, events, and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.