Flatirons Running, inc
 
February 2015  Vol 3
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Run Happy
1/2 Marathon and 10k
May 3rd
Run Happy Half

Flatirons Running Events introduces the inaugural Run Happy Half Marathon and 10k, starting and finishing at the Boulder Reservoir. The course follows the scenic backroads of Boulder County and finishes by traversing the reservoir dams.

 

 The post-race party will be fantastic as will the prizes!

Packet Pick-up will be held Sunday, April 24th noon-4 pm and Saturday, May 2nd 10am - 5 pm at Flatirons Running, 629 S. Broadway St. Race Day pick-up and registration will also be available.


Sign up early and save!!
Click here for the registration information and sign-up!

 

Featured Product:
Asics GT 2000  3
gt 2000 3 asics
Introducing the lightest GT-2000™ ever in the over 20 year history of the series! Much of the weight savings can be attributed to the new Heel Clutching System™ and new FluidRide™ midsole. An updated Guidance Line� and Guidance Trusstic System� complement the comfortably supportive Dynamic DuoMax� to provide mild to moderate overpronators the ultimate ride. Weight: 8.4 oz. Heel Height: 21mm. Forefoot Height: 11mm.
Give them a try at Wednesday's Fun Run!

 

Greetings!
 
We've been pretty lucky this February with some amazing warm temperatures in Colorado, but we're seeing a few flakes this week.  The snow won't stop us at Flatirons Running however...come in for warm weather gear, ice screws, Gortex shoes and more!
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What's Happening?
Wed fun run Feb Wednesday, February 18th
5:30pm Check in; 6:15pm Fun Run
Don't let the slushy conditions deter you - get out and run! Join us Wednesday for a fun run through the South Boulder neighborhood.  After a 5k or 10k loop, enjoy pizza from Under the Sun, brews from Avery Brewing Company and say hello to our guests of the evening Asics (with the GT2000 3 and the Nimbus 17 to demo) and members of Lakeshore Athletic Club getting an introduction to the store!  Should be a fun night, so don't miss out!

Friday, February 20th
8:45am Yoga for Athletes - bring your own mat and $5
Give yourself a Friday morning treat with this athlete inspired yoga class taught by former elite long-distance runner, Erin Chlumsky Roy.  This class is geared towards those athletes who spend their time pounding the pavement and dirt, cycling through all of Boulder's beautiful back roads and trails, or for those who partake in some other awesome activity that Colorado has to offer us! Class is followed by bagels, coffee and conversation.

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Track Season is upon us...
2015 track spikes Get the track runner in your life  outfitted for the season at Flatirons Running!  We have competition spikes, training shoes, compression gear, hydration pieces and much more in stock now!  Start your season with the right gear! Spike Night events for local high schools are the last week in February:
Tuesday, Feb 24th - 5:30-7:30pm @ Flatirons Running for Fairview HS
Thursday, Feb 26th - 5:30-7:30pm @ Flatirons Running for all other high schools 
Saturday, Feb 28th - 12-2pm @ Longmont HS - mobile spike day!

Best of luck to all 
track athletes this upcoming season!!
 
Sunrise at NCAR
It's time to think summer!
It's never too early to start thinking about your summer race plans! Start getting your teams together because there are two Ragnar Relay 
Colorado opportunities this year and we highly recommend them both!

The 2015 Ragnar Trail Snowmass - CO, presented by Salomon, will be held June 5-6, and promises to be another sell out year.  More info:  click here.

The 2015 Ragnar  Relay Colorado from Copper Mtn to Snowmass will be held August 7th & 8th.  For more info  click here.

Ragnar Relay

 
Beth Pilar - chef
Beth Pilar, 
 Cooking Coach

Cranberry Bean and Einkorn Soup (from: The Nourished Kitchen, by Jennifer McGruther)

"The cranberry bean is a small, meaty little bean that plumps into a pleasant roundness once cooked. It makes a natural pairing for einkorn, an ancient variety of wheat that has a complex, nutty flavor. These two heavy and satiating foods find balance with robust tomatoes, vibrant green herbs, and a punch of pancetta's pleasant saltiness in this easy, thick soup." (Serves 6)


1 cup cranberry beans

1 cup wheat berries, einkorn if possible 

1 tablespoon extra-virgin

olive oil

4 ounces pancetta, finely

chopped

2 sprigs thyme

1 sprig rosemary

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 small yellow onion, finely

chopped

2 cups crushed tomatoes

6 cups Chicken Bone Broth

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf

Parsley


Toss the cranberry beans and einkorn wheat berries into a mixing bowl and cover with hot water by 2 inches. Cover the bowl and let the beans and grain soak at room temperature for at least 12 and up to 18 hours, draining the water and replenishing it with more hot water at least once. Drain the mixture and rinse it well. Warm the olive oil in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Toss in the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 6 minutes. Stir in the thyme and rosemary and fry them for 1 to 2 minutes, until they release their fragrance and the rosemary needles crisp, then pluck them out with a pair of tongs and discard them. Add the garlic and onion to the pot and cook until softened and deeply fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and grain to the pot, then stir in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, until the beans are tender. Remove from the heat, stir in the basil and parsley, and serve.