2011 SCHEDULE OF PREDICT RUNS
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Description
All of the runs in the SCR Predict Series are FREE and SCR members are welcome
and encouraged to participate. Beginning in 2011 long sleeve tech-shirts with a prediction series logo will be given to all SCR members who run 5 or more races. Overall awards will be given to the top 3 series winners
at the end of the year. Run as many as you like but you must complete
at least 5 to be eligible for awards. Details, directions, rules, and
updates on the runs as well as additions or cancellations may be found
at www.socorunners.org In addition you should join the SCR email group for last minute changes or updates. To join, visit
http://www.socorunners.org/club/contacts.htm
Important: check the calendar and this page regularly as some details may change.
JAN 16, 2011, SUNDAY, 9:00 AM The Lone Tree Predict 5M Join us for the 1st prediction run of the year. It's The Lone Tree Predict that starts at the home of Daryl Clark 839 Matt Drive in PW.
This 5 mile run starts at 9 AM. It is NOT a potluck, so you don't have to bring anything but there will be plenty of snacks after the run. Everyone is welcome and as always it's FREE for SCR members. It may be snowy or muddy so bring an extra pair of shoes for the drive home.
Come and run and still make it home in time to watch football.
It's a nice flat trail run skirting the Walker Ranch with great views of the mountains. Please don't try to feed the coyotes or chase the ranch's antelope. Originally given it's name because there is only one tree in the area, it could also be called the race of a million sagebrush".
Directions to our house: from intersection of Purcell and Platteville in Pueblo West, go 1 1/4 miles west on Platteville to Matt Drive. Turn left and Darryl's house is at 839 Matt Drive----it is the only house that sits back 100 yards from the street.
Map to Darryl's home (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=839+North+Matt+Drive,+Pueblo+West,+CO&sll=38.366358,-104.717345&sspn=0.012887,0.02665&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=839+N+Matt+Dr,+Pueblo+West,+Pueblo,+Colorado+81007&z=16)
I don't think we'll need a lot of help but could use a hand or two. Thanks.
Host: Darryl Clark (fixinto82@yahoo.com)
Come out for a free, practice run on the Spring Runoff 10K course. This year the 10M and 10K will follow the same course as the 5K, however, when you get to the River Trail at the bottom of Reservoir Drive, the 10M and 10K will head west toward the Nature Center. The turn around for the 10K is west of Pueblo Blvd, about 1/4 before you get to the Nature Center, on the North side of the river (the map makes it look like the south side of the river but there is no trail there). The 10M turn is about 1 1/2 miles past (west) of the Nature Center-near the little wooden bridge. There is a map at http://www.chieftain.com/springrunoff/ but it's a little hard to read. This year's SRO Tune Up will start and end in the parking lot of the Dutch Clark Football Stadium (the same location the 'real' race starts). NOT IN CITY PARK. Also (and very important) there will be no restrooms open at the stadium for the tune up but there is a Loaf & Jug about a block away. Please plan accordingly. There is no potluck for this run but light refreshments will be provided after the run courtesy of the Southern Colorado Runners. Host: Larry Volk (lrvolk@yahoo.com)
March 20, 2011,Sunday, 8:00 AM Mad Max Trail Run--Pick your distance 10.6M or 4.5MThis trail run begins and ends at the Pueblo Nature Center. Runners doing the Mad Max may park for free in the lot as the SCR makes an annual donation the the Pueblo Nature Center. These races are run on the dirt trails between the Nature Center and Liberty Point in Pueblo West and beyond (longer). The courses are full of rocks, ruts and hills. The shorter run is the beginning and end sections of the longer run. The first 1 1/4M are very runnable on the dirt road next to the nature trail heading west, after that the fun begins! There may be a water stop or 2 but you may want to carry a water bottle. Any questions e-mail me, Brian Ropp
Host: Brian Ropp (ropp.brian@gmail.com)
This run, consisting of three possible 8K routes, begins and ends at the home of Don and Lois Pfost, 8 Ramsgate Place, located in Belmont. All courses include great scenery, and are mostly flat with some rolling hills, nothing too strenuous. Two of the courses are about 50% dirt trails. Hosts: Don and Lois Pfost (dlpfost1@mindspring.com)
MAY 15, 2011, SUN, 8:00 AM, Yappy Dog, 8.63MHere is a great opportunity to run where you may have never run before. The run takes place East of Pueblo in the rural area generally referred to as the MESA. After a long straight, paved, and mostly downhill stretch on South Road, the run winds and twists on dirt roads that disguise the uphill portions of the course. It is a beautiful and challenging run on paved and dirt roads and a dirt trail that runs beside an irrigation canal. 2 water stops so you don't have to carry water. After the run, stick around for a pot luck brunch hosted by Ross Barnhart and his family. The race begins and ends at South Mesa Elementary School, 23701 Preston Road. Directions: Head east on Santa Fe Drive, right (south) at 23rd Lane , left (east) on County Farm Rd then turn right at 24 1/2 Lane. The school is on your right. The run starts starts in middle of block in front of the school. Host: Ross Barnhart (barnhartaccount@gmail.com)
June 19, 2011, SUN 8:00 AM, Arroyito-Lake View, 5MStart of this 5 mile run is at the home of Humberto Parades, 1253 Calle Arroyito Drive, Pueblo West CO. The run will be two blocks of running in the street, then takes the trail head on the north side of Pueblo Reservoir. Distance Race approx 5 miles.Humberto and his family will host a pot luck after this run, so bring your favorite pot luck brunch to share. Host: Humberto Parades (hparedes@msn.com)
July 23, 2011,Saturday, 6:00 PM Shawn's Shuffle--5MThis EVENING RUN was the highlight of last summer's prediction series runs. It begins and ends at the home of Shawn and Jennifer Loppnow, 1 Glenroyal Ct,in the Regency Park area of Pueblo.
Enjoy a 5 mile evening prediction run on a mix of trails and streets throughout the Regency neighborhood on the south side of Pueblo. The terrain is mostly flat with a few hills on the trail section of the course. Part of the Rudolph Reindeer Romp is contained on our run. Come for the run, stay for our backyard barbeque! Bring your favorite salad, dessert or beverage to share and we’ll provide the rest! If you have a lawn chair, please bring that too!
Here is a link to the map for the Shuffle: http://traininglog.runnersworld.com/maps/05d48bef841f4f94 959d4efb4c58770d
Hope to see you at the run!
Hosts: Shawn and Jennifer Loppnow (shawn.kayaker@yahoo.com)
This 5 mile run takes you up and down and all the way back around to my house, thus the title of the run. The course has some mild to challenging hills and takes you along the flats of Swallows Road. All the while you have the beautiful view of the Greenhorn Mountain Range. The terrain is mostly paved with a few dirt roads.
There will be one water stop. After the run Nina will host a pot luck so bring your favorite dish to share.
Directions to my house...Coming from Pueblo you will take Hwy 50 West to West McMulloch (the 3rd exit in Pueblo West). Stay on McCulloch for 3 miles and you can only go Right on Acansa Dr my house is the last house on the Right, house number 353. Coming from Canon City take Hwy 50 going East to West McCulloch (the 1st exit they come to when entering Pueblo West). Stay on McCulloch for 3 miles and you can only go Right on Acansa Dr my house is the last house on the Right, house number 353.
Host: Nina Gonzales (nina.gonzales00@yahoo.com)
If you like trails, you’ll love this one. Multiple up/down climbs,
loose footing, snakes, cactus, weeds/wild flowers, twisted ankles, etc....
runners will need to carry their own water. The run will start at the
parking lot at the South Shore Marina and run on the dirt trails on the
South side of the Reservoir. Maps will be provided, however the course
will be well marked as in previous years. No need to pay to enter Lake Pueblo State Park, the Southern Colorado Runners will pay your entry fee.
Host: Larry Volk (lrvolk@yahoo.com)
Come celebrate Hallowen and enjoy an early evening 5K run on the trails surrounding Lake Minnequa on Pueblo's southside. Then plan to stick around for the best part, FREE Pizza, FREE beer, and FREE pop on the patio of Felice's Pizzeria, courtesy of the Southern Colorado Runners. Everyone is welcome, runners, walkers, kids too (it's kid friendly pizza place with lots of video games although I wouldn't try to push a stroller out there on the dirt trail). We plan to eat about 5:15-5:30 PM, the beer will start immediately (if not sooner) after the run. There is no Bonfire, so it could get a little cool on the Patio, so bring some warm clothes but we can go inside if it gets too cold.The 25th Annual Harvest 5K Run or Walk starts and ends at the back patio of Felice's Pizzeria (1725 W Pueblo Blvd) and does one clockwise lap around Lake Minnequa and returns to the patio. Felice's is located on South Pueblo Blvd across the street from Pueblo Blvd Discount Liquors, or Energy Alternatives--Wood Stoves, it's the old Silver Saddle. For a course map visit ( http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=168128751720735586 )
No pre-registration required, just show up on the back patio about 4:00 PM and sign in---the run is FREE to all. If you'd like to run farther, it's exactly 2.30 miles around the Lake on the trail, so just show up a little early and do a few laps.
Hosts: Dave and Stacey Diaz (diazsd@aol.com) and The Southern Colorado Runners
Hosted by Deb and Rich Hadley. This run has traditionally had one of our largest turnouts, thanks to the runners from Canon City who show up for this one. A truly beautiful run this is a challenging four mile romp through the canyon lands south of Canon City. This is your chance to traverse rocky single track and ford icy streams in late November. The scenery is stunning, so watch the trail, and you will be fine. The hilly trail winds around the junipers and through the stream twice.
Directions: From Pueblo stay on Highway 50 as it goes thru Canon City, at the western edge of town, but before you reach "Old Max" turn left (south) at 1st St. Stay on 1st St until you reach a fork in the road (about a mile)and veer to your right (sign says Temple Canyon to right), go a short distance and you will see the parking lot on your right and the runners. Afterwards we have breakfast in Canon, traditionally at Mr. Ed's. Here is a map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=%22ecology+park%22+canon+city,+colorado&sll=38.438766,-105.273657&sspn=0.016303,0.038495&ie=UTF8&ll=38.421386,-105.250225&spn=0.035842,0.07699&z=14
If you have Thanksgiving company from out of town bring them and remember it's free to all.
Hosts: Rich and Deb Hadley 719-784-6514
This is your last chance for 2011 to earn your long sleeve tech shirt, courtesy of the Southern Colorado Runners. Remember you need 5 predict runs to earn your free shirt. Finish your Christmas shopping early so you can be at the Holiday prediction run at the home of Peggy Oreskovich, 2922 Rice Avenue,(corner of Rice and Morrison) on Pueblo's south side. A 4 mile run thru and around the neighborhoods of Sunset Park. This one is a potluck--so don't be a Scrooge and bring your favorite Christmas brunch
dish to share and spread some Holiday cheer with fellow runners.
Host: Peggy Oreskovich (moreskovich@comcast.net)