Quarterly Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the DTC area. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, call contact Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Judged Indoor 3000 meter

The USATF Colorado Association and Mid-America Region Masters Indoor Championships will be held at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, February 10, 2008 .

The single racewalk event is a 3000 meter race at 10:00 AM.

Contact: Jerry A Donley email or 719-635-1264

Day of meet registration is available, but preregistration is preferred. I haven't found an online registration form, so if you want one, please email me.

This is a good race to get feedback from judges if you want pointers on your technique.

Upcoming Races with Walk Awards

Don't forget the Panicking Poultry 5K on November 11!

It would be a good idea to double-check the status of the following races before commiting, since there is some conflicting information out there.

Eerie Erie 10K Run/5K Run/Racewalk
Saturday, October 27, 2007
9:30 AM
Middle School
650 Main Street
Erie , CO
Registration info here


Heart Center of the Rockies Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
There is a 5K walk.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
8:30 AM
Boyd Lake State Park - County Rd 11c
Loveland, CO 80537 Half Marathon, 5K, 10K
Reg info here

Littleton Stride
Sunday November 4, 2007
10K Run begins at 9:00 AM
5K Run starts at 9:10 AM
5K Walk begins at 9:15 AM
Ketring Park - 6028 Gallup Street - Littleton CO
More info here

City of Brighton's 23rd Annual Turkey Trot
5K run and walk
November 17, 2007
8:30 AM
Brighton Recreation Center
555 North 11th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
More info here

Panicking Poultry 5K -- monitored race

6TH ANNUAL PANICKING POULTRY 5K RUN/WALK-2007

Prepare to panic! http://www.panickingpoultry5k.com/

Sunday, November 11, 2007
9:30am
Boulder Reservoir - Boulder, CO
Registration information here

This monitored race is probably the biggest and best of the year for Colorado walkers.
This race has good support, including a real post-race meal, tons of awards for walkers, and great door prizes.

Contact Bob Carlson of Front Range Walkers about joining a walking team to take part in the team competition.
bobcarlsonfrontrangewalkers@att.net

Weekly Racewalk Workout in Wash Park

Sally Richards is resuming her weekly group racewalking workout in Washington Park. The workout is every Thursday evening at 5:30pm. If you are a beginner, Sally will spend a lot of time on proper technique. As your racewalking skills develop, the session will evolve into a coached workout.

Sally also has a group meeting in Evergreen at 7:30 am on Tuesday mornings.

Classes are 10 for $130 (punch-card) or $15 drop-in fee

For more information contact Sally at 303-674-2144 or walk@winterrichards.com