Flatirons Running, inc
 
February 2015  Vol 4
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Upcoming Fun!!
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There are always so many fun events in Colorado, it's sometimes hard to choose!  Below are some of our favorites as well as ones that are offering our Flatirons Running supporters, that's YOU, a discount if you decide to partake.  Hope you are able to join in some of them and of course, wear your Flatirons Running gear while doing so!!

Saturday, March 14th
Erin Go Braugh 7.77k
This event is in Westminster on March 14th starting at 9am! It's a super fun
event that offers you a t-shirt, a live DJ, balloon artist, and all you can eat Lucky
Charms!   How could you say no to that?   Use the code EGBRUNCLUB15 for 15% off
registration!

Friday & Saturday, June 5-6th
Sponsored by Salomon, this 4 or 8 person team traverses 3 breath-taking loops around Snowmass for a relay you won't forget!

Sunday, June 14th
The Skirt Sports 13er, 5k & 10k will take place in Louisville, CO. The race starts and finishes at Home Depot, next to the Cinebarre Louisville Theater. A fun expo for the entire family follows the races.
Skirt sport 13er
Friday & Saturday, August 7-8th
There's nothing quite like the Rocky Mountain Runner's High that you'll experience at Ragnar Relay Colorado. Reaching 10,000 ft. at its highest point, it has been dubbed as one of the hardest Ragnar Relays in the series. Sign up soon!




Greetings!
 
The snow is falling, but that won't stop us from hosting an exciting week of events at Flatirons Running!  Hope to see many of you at one or more of the upcoming events!  Stay warm!!
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What's Happening?
Spike Night poster SPIKE EVENTS!!  It's track and field season and Flatirons Running is supporting all surrounding high schools with great deals, special events and free swag!  If you are a track and field athlete, stop by Flatirons Running for your sport needs!
  • Tuesday, Feb 24th 5:30-7:30pm: Fairview High School @ Flatirons Running store
  • Thursday, Feb 26th 5:30-7:30pm: All other schools @ Flatirons Running store
  • Saturday, Feb 28th 12:00-2:00pm Mobile unit @ Longmont High School (1040 Sunset Street, Longmont)
Any athlete is welcome to join any night that works best for them!

Wednesday, Feb 25th Fun Run
5:30pm Check In; 6:15pm Fun Run
Fun Run Wed Join the weekly fun run with this week's sponsors of Ultimate Direction and Skratch bringing you packs to demo and flavorful energy drinks to sample.  After the 5k or 10k options, warm up and dry off from the snow in the store while enjoying Under the Sun pizza and Avery Brewing Co. beers.  As always, fun raffle prizes, including a free meal from RAD, for anyone that checks in and gets a ticket!!

Friday, Feb 27th Yoga for Athletes
8:45am class; 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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Flatirons Running Events presents...
     Run Happy 1/2 marathon and 10k

Run Happy Half The inaugural Run Happy Half Marathon and 10k, will start and finish 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! For more info, check out runhappyhalf.com


 

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.