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POSTED DECEMBER 21 >   Alene Nitzky is once again running the Across The Years 48 Hour Race this year.  It's a timed event on a 500 meter certified dirt track at Nardini Manor in Litchfield Park, AZ.  She starts at 9AM on December 30th and goes until 9AM January 1st.  The race website is www.acrosstheyears.com and there is a link where you can send messages and greetings to the runners.  Alene's runner ID is #133.  The race website is updated hourly so you can track Alene's progress for the entire event.  She is running it as a fundraiser for the PVH Foundation Cancer Care Unit.  Check out Alene's blog on our "Links" page for more information or to make a donation.

POSTED DECEMBER 10 >   Don't forget about our Christmas Lights Run on December 18th at 6 PM at Art & Allison Horn's (1431 Stonehenge).  Directions:  From Lemay go east on Stuart, right on Welch & left on Stonehenge.  We will run about 4 miles to Woodward Governor and through the neighborhoods to view some of the great displays.  Please wear reflective clothing.  Bring a dish or dessert to share afterward.  Club member Alene Nitzky will give a talk and presentation on her Badwater Ultramarathon race this past summer.

POSTED DECEMBER 5 >  The club's Board of Directors has decided to make future Tortoise & Hare race FREE to all club members starting with the January 4th 4K at Rolland Moore Park.

POSTED DECEMBER 4 >   Don't forget this Sunday is the Annual Breakfast at Avogadro's immediately following the Lee Martinez Tortoise & Hare 10k.  Breakfast is free to all members (and any non-members who ran the race).  We look forward to a great turnout.

POSTED NOVEMBER 10>  Mark December 18th on your calendars.  That's the date of this year's annual Holiday Lights Run at Art & Allison Horn's (1431 Stonehenge).  Also, our annual Holiday Breakfast will take place at Avogadro's (605 S. Mason) after the December 7th Tortoise & Hare.  Free breakfast for any members that show up - whether you ran the race or not.  The run is at 8:00 with breakfast following at 9:30.

POSTED OCTOBER 11 >  There have been a number of vehicle break-ins at local open space parking lots and trailheads.  If you frequently park your car at these locations, be sure to lock your car, roll your windows up, and leave of value NOTHING in view.  Better yet, don't leave anything of value anywhere in your car.  If you see any suspicious activity, call the police immediately at the following numbers:  FCPD 221-6540 or Larimer County Sheriff at 416-1985.  Check out Alene Nitzky's blog of a recent run-in with one of these criminals.

POSTED OCTOBER 6 >  The club has recently donated more than $6,000 to some very worthy groups in the area that support running, athletics, or have supported the club over the years.  Thanks to our great membership renewals and the successful FireKracker 5K, we were able to make some generous donations this year.  $3,911 went to CARA (Colorado Association for Recreational Athletics), $1000 to Turning Point's Running Program, $650 to the Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation, and $500 for the Poudre Fire Authority who provides smoke alarms to the community.

POSTED AUGUST 30 >   The annual summer breakfast has been rescheduled for September 7 and will be in conjunction with our Tortoise & Hare 5K at Warren Park.  The race begins at 8 AM with breakfast to follow afterwards at the park.  We look forward to seeing you all there, even if you don't feel like running that day.  Warren Park is located on the corner of Horsetooth and Lemay. 

POSTED AUGUST 16 >   Due to inclement weather this weekend, the club is postponing our annual summer breakfast on Sunday August 17.  Please stay posted for future updates.

POSTED AUGUST 14 >  Register today for Northern Colorado's newest marathon The Blue Sky Marathon on October 5th.  26 miles of trail running from Horsetooth Mountain Park south to Devil's Backbone.

POSTED JULY 17 >  Congratulations to club member Alene Nitzky for finishing the Badwater Ultra in just over 47 hours.  Despite temperatures reaching 115 degrees on the course, she finished under 48 hours!!

POSTED JULY 7 >  The club's annual summer breakfast is planned for Sunday August 17 at 9 AM at Cottonwood Glen Park (south end of Overland Trail).  Some club members will meet at 8 AM for a trail run around PineRidge Open Space.  Bring your appetite.  This always turns out to be a great mid-summer event.

POSTED JULY 6 > Club member Jen Sajbel will be leading a seminar on "How To Climb A 14er" on July 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Fort Collins REI. 

POSTED JUNE 12 >  The club is looking for volunteers to help with the annual FireKracker 5K.  We need help with registration, finish line, food, course marshals and clean up.  Even if you are running the race, you can help out before or after.  Plus, you'll get $5 off membership renewal for being a volunteer!  If interested, call Johnathan Zeif at 493-5220.

POSTED JUNE 2 >   Congratulations to Tortoise & Hare Winter / Spring Series winners Tom Schipper, Bill Hayes, and Jen Sajbel.  All three were awarded gift certificates for their efforts.

POSTED MAY 30>   Poudre School District is looking for junior high cross country coaches for the upcoming school year (starting August).  These are paid positions.  If interested, contact Katie Briggs by e-mail at:
katie.briggs@comcast.net

POSTED MAY 22 >   Register today for the club's annual FireKracker 5K.  You can register online at ACTIVE.COM or visit Foot Of The Rockies and Runners Roost after June 1st for entry forms.

POSTED MARCH 20 >  Congratulations to the Fort Collins Running Club team who took 4th in the Sharin' O The Green 5K on March 15.  The runners with a combined time of 1:07:13 were Steve Santana (20:42), Chris Forte (21:43), Tom Schipper (24:56).  Way to go, team!

POSTED MARCH 6 >   As mentioned below, FCRC member Alene Nitzky will be running in the Badwater Ultramarathon in July.  Nitzky will be raising money through her run locally to support the PVH Foundation Cancer Care Fund.  For more information on this great cause and Alene's training, check out her blog: www.alenegonebad.blogspot.com

POSTED MARCH 5 >   Club members who want to run the annual Horsetooth Half Marathon can get a discounted entry fee of only $25 if they register at Runners Roost.  This discount is only for runners with a current membership with the club and they must register in person at the Roost.

POSTED FEBRUARY 23 >  The club is changing the March Tortoise & Hare race to the following week so it does not conflict with the Colorado Marathon Training Series run at the Budweiser Plant that morning.  The March T&H will now take place on the 9th.

POSTED JANUARY 15 >  In an effort to acknowledge race volunteers, the club is offering a reduction in the yearly dues through a coupon system.  At designated races, coupons are given out to race volunteers.  The coupons are redeemable for $5 each toward yearly dues.  You can turn in the coupons with your membership form and are good for one year.  The Horsetooth Half Marathon and FireKracker 5K are the designated races.  Other races may be designated by the board of directors in the near future.

POSTED JANUARY 5 >  A huge congratulations to club member Alene Nitzky, who placed 6th overall in the Across The Years 48 Hour Ultra held in Phoenix on December 30 to January 1.  Alene logged 149.129 miles surpassing her goal of 135 miles.  Watch for her next summer when she plans to do the GRUELING Badwater Ultramarathon which goes 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt Whitney, CA.  We can be so proud of this ultra champion here in Fort Collins!

POSTED DECEMBER 18 >  Jeff Galloway was recently in town to start a training group in Fort Collins.  There are Galloway running groups in many cities across the nation, so why not Fort Collins.  For an initial $159 annual fee, you get a Mizuno tech shirt, his Training Programs book, plus a Training Journal, one year subscription to Runners World, and discounts on Jeff Galloway merchandise.  For more info, contact Mike Costas at mwcostas@msn.com

POSTED NOVEMBER 13 >  SAVE THE DATES: The club's annual holiday breakfast will take place at Avogadro's Number (605 S. Mason) after the club's Tortoise & Hare race on December 2.  All members are welcome to a free breakfast ! 

Also, our annual Holiday Lights Run will take place on December 13 at Art & Allison Horn's house (1431 Stonehenge).  Enjoy a four mile run to check out the neighborhood lights & eat some great food.  You are invited to bring a dish.

POSTED NOVEMBER 10 >  Running author Jeff Galloway will be making an appearance at Runners Roost on Friday afternoon November 16 from 12 Noon to 2 PM. 

POSTED OCTOBER 25 >   Mark Friday November 16 on your calendar as Jeff Galloway will be visiting Fort Collins.  He will be making an appear

POSTED AUGUST 18 >  Thanks to a successful FireKracker 5K, the club has donated $500 to the Larimer County Parks for the Scott Green Memorial.  We also sent $931 to CARA, $2000 to the Northern Colorado

POSTED AUGUST 9 > The club will giving away FIVE free entries to the Flame Out 5K in October in a raffle at the Summer Breakfast at Warren Park on September 9th.  We look forward to seeing all members there!

POSTED JULY 17 >  The club will be having it's ANNUAL SUMMER BREAKFAST following the September 9th Tortoise & Hare in Warren Park.  You don't have to run the race to enjoy the food as all members are welcome.  Last year, we had a great turnout at President Chris Forte's house.  This year we are having it in conjunction with the T&H race.  If you won't be running, show up at around 9 AM for the post race festivities.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

POSTED JULY 9 >  The club would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out at last week's FireKracker 5K.  It went off without a hitch & more than 800 runners enjoyed the holiday festivities and got some excercise as well.