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DINO Trail Run Newsletter 10/12/06
 CONTENTS:
-October 21 at SouthWestway Park
-2006 DINO Schedule
-Other Upcoming Trail Runs
-BrianMan Triathlon
-Miscellaneous
For More information: http://www.DINOseries.com/run |
October 21 at SouthWestway Park
 October 21 is your next chance to experience the DINO Trail Run Series, with Race #6. Location is SouthWestway Park, Indianapolis.
All DINO Trail Run races welcome runners and walkers of all abilities. The Southwestway course is a 5k loop; 2 miles of flat, easy trail followed by a hilly ending - up to the highest point for miles around - and back down to the finish line. The 15k division will complete three laps.
Race start time is 9 am. Registration opens at 7 am.
Directions:
Southwestway Park is on Indianapolis Southwest side, on Mann Road. The Mann Road exit can only be accessed from Eastbound on I-465.
From the East: Exit I-465 at Mann Road and turn left. Travel 2.7 miles South on Mann Road. Southwestway Park is on the East (left) side. Overflow parking is on the West side of Mann Road.
From the West: Exit I-465 at Kentucky Avenue. Turn SW (left) and follow Kentucky Avenue for 0.6 miles. Turn South (left) at High School Road for 0.2 miles. Turn East (left) on Thompson Road. Follow Thompson for 1.4 miles, which will put you at the I-465 / Mann Road interchange. Turn South (right). Travel 2.7 miles South on Mann Road. Southwestway Park is on the East (left) side. Overflow parking is
on the West side of Mann Road.
Registering by Wednesday Oct 18 will cost you less.
To pre-register online, click HERE
To print and mail an entry form, click HERE
For More information: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/schedule/2006/race6.htm |
2006 DINO Schedule
Two races remain in the 2006 DINO Trail Run Series...
October 21- Indpls IN: Southwestway Park
November 18 - Indpls IN: Southeastway Park
Also join us for the Tecumseh Trail Marathon and 5-mile Yellowwood Lake Fun Run, December 2, near Bloomington IN at Yellowwood State Forest.
INFO
For More information: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/
Other Upcoming Trail Runs
Monday Oct 16 Indianapolis IN: Ft Harrison State Park - Introduction to Trail Running! DINO and Indy Runners offer a group trail run of 3-7 miles. Begins promptly at 6 pm at Cherry Tree parking area. MAP
Oct 25 Bloomington IN: Yellowwood SF - The North Face Endurance 50 (marathon run with Dean Karnazes www.endurance50.com
Oct 28 Martinsville IN: Morgan Monroe SF - Knobstone Trail Mini-marathon/10 mile/10K/5K www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org
Nov 4 Indianapolis IN: Eagle's Crest - Outback Scramble www.tuxbro.com
Nov 5 Anderson IN: Mounds State Park - Run The Mounds 5 mile trail run. 2pm start time
BrianMan Triathlon - Celebration of Indiana Trails
In the past 12 years, I have done over 100 triathlons. I am frequently asked, "Have you done an IronMan?"
I must answer no; because although I have confidence I can complete the distance, I have never actually done it. (An IronMan triathlon is 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of cycling, and 26.2 miles of running.)
I love mountain biking and trail running. My occupation is devoted to mountain biking and trail running. The idea came to me: why not make my first iron distance triathlon on the trails? Since off-road iron distance races are few and far between, I would make my own race. Hence, the BrianMan Triathlon idea was born.
Upon considering course options, I realized how very important trails are to me. I also realized how important the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) is to these trails. I decided to use three separate trails that were created, maintained, or in some way shaped by the HMBA and DINO. I chose Town Run Trail Park (Indianapolis), Rangeline Nature Preserve (Anderson), and Westwood Park (New
Castle).
The BrianMan will be used to draw attention to an important need HMBA has at the moment. The HMBA Trail Fund is in need of donations. I ask you to please give to the HMBA Trail Fund.
The Trail Fund has both an immediate and a long-term impact. Immediately, the money will be used to implement a matching-fund RTP (Recreational Trail Project) grant that was awarded to HMBA for Brown County State Park. Without a sizeable cash reserve, HMBA's efforts in Brown County will be significantly slower. Brown County State Park is already becoming the state's prized possession for mountain
biking, and it will become a regional draw via this grant. Keep in mind that all trails built by the HMBA are open to trail runners and hikers as well.
In the long term, having this capital available will make future RTP grants easy to manage, opening doors to many other properties - several of which are already in the pipeline.
All donations are tax-deductible - checks payable to HMBA and mailed c/o DINO, PO Box 36395, Indianapolis IN 46236. You may also donate at www.hmba.org - but please let me know, so that we can track the money raised via BrianMan.
If you would like to accompany me for some of the BrianMan Triathlon, please refer to my schedule - look in the forums under "Events" on www.hmba.org
You may simply show up and swim, run, or ride along with me. Keep in mind that mechanical or body problems may slow the timeline.
On Wednesday, November 8, I plan to start at 6 am in the Fishers YMCA pool. I will to ride my Trek Fuel mountain bike for the off-road segments (total 57 miles), and my Trek triathlon bike for the road segments (total 55 miles). The run portion will take place mostly in the dark, so I'll wear a headlamp. Thanks also to DINO Sponsors Magura (brakes and suspension), Clif Bar/ Clif Shot (keeping me
fueled) and Sigma (providing my cycle-computers and lights). My goal finish time is 9 pm. On my support crew will be Kristin Boudreaux (of Chiropractic Neurology Center in Carmel), who will help keep my body working.
Please support the HMBA Trail Fund if you are a lover of trails in Indiana.
Sincerely,
Brian Holzhausen
Miscellaneous
Brian & Amanda Holzhausen
DINO Directors
Brian06@DINOseries.com
(317) 336-7553
www.DINOseries.com
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