DINO Trail Running Newsletter 07-04-03 www.DINOseries.com Sponsors: The Runners Forum, Clif Bar, WTTS 92.3, Rudy Project, and Pyro Apparel Contents: DINO RUNNING AT TOWN RUN NEXT RACE - AUGUST 16 IN SPECTACULAR MUSCATATUCK PARK TECUMSEH TRAIL MARATHON (DECEMBER 6) INFO NOW AVAILABLE 2003 DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES OTHER UPCOMING TRAIL RUN EVENTS ##### DINO RUNNING AT TOWN RUN The DINO Trail Run Series third race on May 31 provided an unusual type of terrain for racing. The park essentially lies in the floodplain of White River, and criscrosses a 10-20' levee multiple times. Some rain the night before made these short steep hills quite challenging. John Poray of Mooresville scored a win in his first DINO Trail Run at Indianapolis' Town Run Trail Park. On the course (which was a bit longer than an actual 15k) Poray was running at 6 minutes per mile through the slippery twists, turns, ups, and downs of the course. A second place finish allowed Mike Heffron keep the top spot in the 15k Series. Ryan Hopper was awarded third place. Bloomington resident Jill Vincent took the top women's 15k spot in 1:13:03. Brooke Bryenton finished second, followed by Cathy Casey. Each of these three were in their first DINO Trail Run of the year, allowing Tina Fearnow and Kristy Lippencott to advance into a tie for first in the 15k Women's standings. It was "Jesse James" on the podium for the men's 5k, with James Goddard, James Harris, and Jesse Cacy taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. These three were the only runners to break 20 minutes. Harris' finish lifted him to number one overall in the Series standings. The women's side of the 5k Series is dominated by his soon-to-be wife, Cindy Moll. Moll chalked up another win in the women's score to continue her DINO winning streak that dates back to April 2002. Moll was followed by Que Harbor, who was just 22 seconds behind Moll. Carrie Sheffield rounded out the top three. Full results: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/results/2003/race3results.htm Series standings: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/results/ Photos: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/photos/2003/race3photos.htm ##### NEXT RACE - AUGUST 16 IN SPECTACULAR MUSCATATUCK PARK Trail runners will not want to miss the next DINO Trail Run in North Vernon, Indiana. This magnificent park on the Muscatatuck River lies just over an hour drive south of Indianapolis. Earning some points toward the series might be a bit easier as well. The DINO Trail Run Series races farther from Indianapolis tend to draw smaller crowds, meaning series points are much higher for mid- and back-of-the-pack runners. For park information (including great photos!) visit www.muscatatuckpark.com Race information: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/schedule/2003/race4.htm Don't forget to check out DINO's special events in the meantime: Mission on the Muscatatuck Adventure Race, July 12 http://www.dinoseries.com/mm DINO Adventure Triathlon August 2 http://www.dinoseries.com/tri ##### TECUMSEH TRAIL MARATHON (DECEMBER 6): INFO NOW AVAILABLE Visit http://www.dinoseries.com/marathon for the full scoop on this new event! If you are targeting a fall on-road marathon, this is a great way to enjoy that fitness without worry of time goals and performance. Just come out and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the Tecumseh Trail. Entry forms and course map / profile will be available shortly. ##### 2003 DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES http://www.dinoseries.com/run/ 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 are 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 http://www.dinoseries.com/mm August 2 - DINO Adventure Triathlon - Salem, IN: Delaney Park http://www.dinoseries.com/tri December 6 - Tecumseh Trail Marathon - Bloomington, IN: Yellowwood State Forest http://www.dinoseries.com/marathon ##### OTHER UPCOMING TRAIL RUN / XC EVENTS October 25 - Knobstone Trail Mini-marathon: Morgan-Monroe SF, Martinsville, IN. 13.1 mi/10 mi/10k/5k run & walk http://www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/Trail_Race_Info/Knobstone_mini.shtml November 2 - Run the Mounds: Mounds State Park, Anderson, IN. 5 mile run/walk Bob Hart (765)643-6304 or rrhrunner@worldnet.att.net ##### God Bless America Happy Independence Day! Brian & Amanda Holzhausen DINO Directors Brian@DINOseries.com (317)308-6449 www.DINOseries.com