DINO Trail Running Newsletter 03-17-03 www.DINOseries.com Sponsors: The Runners Forum, Clif Bar, WTTS 92.3, Rudy Project, and Pyro Apparel Contents: 2003 DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES OPENER SETS NEW RECORD THE RUNNERS FORUM ANNOUNCED AS DINO'S OFFICIAL RUNNING STORE NEXT EVENT - APRIL 5: AVON, INDIANA 2003 DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES OTHER UPCOMING TRAIL RUN EVENTS ##### 2003 DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES OPENER SETS NEW RECORD On Saturday, nearly 300 runners experienced the largest DINO Trail Run event ever. The first great weather of the year blessed the event, although melting ice and snow made the trail more interesting than usual! Eagle Creek Park's scenic trails offered a great introduction to trail running events as many first time trail racers joined the fun. Each participant also received a chance at Runners Forum Gift Certificates, boxes of Clif Bars, and much more. Age group and overall winners walked away with a unique DINO Trail Run Series plaque created by Indiana's Excellence. David Stonehouse was the first person to cross DINO's finish line this season, running the 5k in slightly over 20 minutes. Cory Leas followed, then a close finish in which James Harris edged out Rick Goddard for third. Cindy Moll maintained her dominance of the 5k DINO Trail Run Series with her 26:03 finish, just 16 seconds up on Que Harbor of Rantoul, IL. Jennifer Short rounded out the top three. The 15k distance saw a large and fast field of runners. Mike Heffron's win in 56:47 ranks as one of the fastest DINO 15k finishes ever. Heffron traveled from El Paso, IL and runs for Adidas / Often Running. Local running aces Mark Hiskes and Gabriel Rop took the other podium finishes. Cassie Hunt, an 18 year old from Roachdale Indiana, took top women's 15k honors with a 1:08:27 finish. Lisa Bailey claimed second. Kristy Lippencott won the third place award. For complete results on our website, check http://www.dinoseries.com/run/results/2003/race1results.htm Series points will be posted soon at http://www.dinoseries.com/run/results/ Each runner must finish at least 3 of the 6 series events to be eligible, and the highest 4 scores count toward the series awards. Excellent race photos will be available soon, click on http://www.dinoseries.com/run/photos/ ##### THE RUNNERS FORUM ANNOUNCED AS DINO'S OFFICIAL RUNNING STORE DINO proudly presents a new partnership with The Runners Forum in Carmel Indiana. Located near 116th Street and Meridian Street, The Runners Forum is Indiana's original tech store since 1978. Each participant in the DINO Trail Run Series now has the opportunity to win one of (2) $50 gift cards and one of (5) $25 gift cards. These and other door prizes will be presented randomly at the awards presentation at each venue. Be sure to stop in and thank The Runners Forum for their support or visit online at http://www.runnersforum.com ##### NEXT EVENT - APRIL 5: AVON, INDIANA Join us for the second 2003 DINO Trail Run Series event just west of Indianapolis at Washington Township Park in Avon, Indiana. Directions: Avon is just west of Indianapolis, between Brownsburg and Plainfield. Go west on US36, 1.3 miles past SR 267. Turn left on County Road 525 E. Turn left again into the park. Need a map? http://www.hmba.org/trailfinder/avon.html The race course offers a variety of easy and difficult trail, going from wide flat paths to narrow, twisting hillside trails and back. A key to this race will be passing when the passing is good! The races start at 9:00 am (15k distance) and 9:10 am (5k distance). Registration is available on-site or register by Wednesday April 2 to save some money. Race information and printable entry form: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/schedule/2003/race2.htm On-line registration: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1033874 ##### 2003 DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES http://www.dinoseries.com/run/ April 5 - Avon: Washington Township Park May 31 - Indianapolis: Town Run Trail Park August 16 - North Vernon: Muscatatuck County Park September 27 - Richmond: Doin'it Outdoors November 8 - Indianapolis: Southwestway Park Point scores from each runner's best 4 races are added toward the series standings. A minimum of 3 races must be finished to be eligible. Point standings will be posted at http://www.dinoseries.com/run/results/ Note to out-of-state participants: Indiana does not observe daylight savings time, so between April 6 and October 26 (races 3-5) this year we will be the same as Central. During winter months we are the same as Eastern (races 1,2, and 6). SPECIAL EVENTS July 12 - Mission on the Muscatatuck Adventure Race (18 hour cutoff) North Vernon, IN: Muscatatuck County Park August 2 - DINO Adventure Triathlon - Salem, IN: Delaney Park December 6 - TecumsehTrail Marathon - Bloomington, IN: Yellowwood State Forest ##### OTHER UPCOMING TRAIL RUN EVENTS March 22, Indianapolis IN: Holliday Park Trail Run (5 mi) http://www.tuxbro.com/holliday_park_trail_run%20info.htm April 12, Salem, IN: Delaney Park - 50 mile, 50k, marathon, half-marathon, or 10k on the Knobstone Trail. Contact sloetoe@yahoo.com May 17, Martinsville IN: Morgan Monroe State Forest - Run With the Foxes (5k to half marathon) http://www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/Trail_Race_Info/run_with_foxes.htm June 7, Anderson IN: White River Trail Run, Shadyside Park Activities Center. 10K run / walk on scenic city park trails. Contact: Tommy Goodson RKastle@aol.com or www.andersonroadrunners.org June 21, Carrollton KY: Over the River and Through the Woods - 2 or 7 mile trail run - www.bikebutler.com June 28, New Castle, IN: Westwood Park - Twin Sisters Trail Run 6 mile run & 4 mile walk, 9:00am - www.henrycountyrunners.org 765-987-7786 or casteel@kiva.net ##### If you wish to be removed from this list simply reply with subject: Remove. If you receive multiple copies or would prefer a different e-mail, let us know. This list will not be shared or sold with sponsors or other organizations. The purpose is to share information about the DINO Trail Run Series and other off-road running activities. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Brian & Amanda Holzhausen DINO Directors Brian@DINOseries.com (317)308-6449 www.DINOseries.com