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Chaffee County Running Club January News and Events
Second Annual Little Rainbow Fun Run -
January 14, 2012, 10:00am sharp.
CCRC hosts this run which was a tremendous success last year. 26 runners participated and many were new to the club events and/or area. This run is a great opportunity to start the New Year off right! The primary focus is on a fun run that also provides opportunity for measuring your running performance at the beginning of the year. This is not an official race, so no prizes for winning or entry fees will be involved. This is also an excellent opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, family members, and strangers to a healthy, life changing activity!
This course consists of a 7.5 mile loop, starting at the CR110 Trail Head to the Little Rainbow trail. ~5 miles on the Little Rainbow Trail, then circling back on the Power Line
Road back to the start. The Little Rainbow trail is nice rolling single track. The Power Line road is a dirt/gravel service road and also has gentle hills with great views of the valley. A brisk walk will take around two hours, so plan accordingly in terms of clothing, water and food.
Directions to Trail Head: From Hwy 50, take CR110 South 2.25 miles (CR150 intercepts with Hwy
50 across from Salida Hot Springs Pool). Turn left on gravel road. The trail head is a few
hundred yards on the left. Parking is limited so please car pool.
No entry fee. Pets should remain completely out of the way of other runners, either on leash or completely behind the pack.
Self-timed: At the end of the race runners record their name and time, if they desire.
There will be no aid stations provided along the course, so bring a water bottle and gels (if you
need them) for the run.
For more information, please contact Dan Schmidt at 719-539-2739. RSVP requested!
US Olympic Trials
You are invited to watch the 2012 U.S. Men's/Women's Olympic Marathon Trials highlight show on TV at the Sobal's (326 E 4th St) from 1-3 pm on Saturday Jan 14.
You can run your guts out in the Little Rainbow Run that morning, and then join us for a potluck gathering to refill your gut and enjoy camaraderie while watching others run their guts out that afternoon. NBC is not releasing the rights to this event, so the only way to see the action is to watch this 2 hour tape delayed show on TV.
The top three food items that people bring to the potluck will be awarded special prizes. The Sobal's have a long history of hosting similar certified events and our house will be ready in anticipation of this gathering. You should feel honored that you are qualified and have been invited to participate in this prestigious activity, and should take part even if you have little chance of making the top 3. You should not be intimidated by past results, the competition or other vents. You have earned the right to be here. Just bring your best because you never know what others may or may not have for this one shot at making it. Please come even if are not 100% prepared for this. RSVP requested (chaffeerunners@yahoo.com)
 Run Through Time
Online Registration is available for the Run Through Time Marathon, Half Marathon and 2+ mile fun run at http://www.imathlete.com/events/runthroughtime. Download a printable/viewable registration form. Early discount registration ends 1/30/2012. Prices go up again on 2/18/2012. Races are likely to fill up this year, so enter early.
CCRC members receive a $5 discount off all registration fees (except the Fun Run). Current 2012 members can email us for the discount code, or just mail in your registration to save online registration processing fees.
Plans are to keep the Half Marathon and Fun Run courses the same as 2011. The Marathon course will eliminate all pavement by using road 173 and the North Backbone Trail to access CR 175, and then proceed to the finish similar to 2011.
Sunday and Thursday Morning Group Runs
There is a group meeting every Sunday morning at 9am and every Thursday morning at 5:45am at the F street bridge in Salida for runs.
These will continue through the winter. For Thursday, bring your headlamp, extra layers and a sense of wonder as we watch the sun rise and moon set!
All paces are welcome!
Time to Renew Your Membership
Our yearly Club RRCA dues are due so it is time to renew your membership for 2012.
We are holding the line on prices: $10/individual or $15 per family.
Note that your official membership in the club ends on Dec 31 of the year.
Free Stretch Class
Melissa Lee Sobal offers a free guided stretch class at The Pilates Studio! This class is open to all, on a walk in basis, with no registration required. Class is held every Thursday from 12-1pm. You may come quietly late or leave early to suit your schedule. The class focuses on improving flexibility with some strengthening and relaxation. All participants work at their own individual level. The class is beneficial for runners of all abilities. Salida Pilates Studio is located on 291 west of Marvin Park.
 Running in the Himalayas!
WindChasers presents the Sandakphu 70 mile Himalayan Race. In this 4-day supported event, participants cover long distances over 4 days via running or walking. Nancy and Carl Koecher took the Wind Chasers trek in India a couple of months ago and had a great time. As friends of the organizer, Ram, their run was a pilot run to test the course and race organization. The accommodations were primitive compared to western standards, as India wants to protect the environment and give the small farmers and business people a chance to make some extra money instead of having the area overdeveloped.
The organization in India, WindChasers Racing Events Limited, is now offering their first race in the Himalayas in April 2012.
Here is the web address for anyone interested in participating in this race: http://thewindchasers.com/
 Salida Mountain Trails
Check out the Salida Mountain Trails blog for more information about volunteering for trailwork, new trails and happenings!
www.salidamountaintrails.org
CCRC
P.O. Box 1441
Salida, CO 81201
chaffeerunners@yahoo.com
www.salidarec.com/ccrc
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Ongoing Sunday Morning and Wednesday Evening Group Runs