DINO Trail Running Newsletter 12-02-03 www.DINOseries.com Sponsors: The Runners Forum, Clif Bar, WTTS 92.3, Rudy Project, and Pyro Apparel Contents: TECUMSEH TRAIL MARATHON - FINAL CALL 2004 SCHEDULE IS HERE! PLAN ON DOING THE MINI-MARATHON? OTHER UPCOMING TRAIL RUN EVENTS ##### TECUMSEH TRAIL MARATHON - FINAL CALL As of today there are over 230 people registered for the Tecumseh Trail Marathon on Saturday, December 6. The field limit is 300, so register online now if you want to run the full marathon! Entries will not be available on race morning. If any spaces are left, they will be available at check-in Friday Dec. 5 from 6-8 pm. Runners can tackle a full 26.2 mile marathon, or the 5 mile Yellowwood Lake Fun Run. Both events take place primarily on the Tecumseh Trail, built by the Hoosier Hikers Council. The Tecumseh Trail Marathon is a benefit for the Hoosier Hikers Council Trail Improvement Association. The December 6 event is based near Bloomington, IN at Yellowwood State Forest. A current registration list, route map, and elevation profile are available. See http://www.dinoseries.com/marathon for full details and online entry link. ##### 2004 SCHEDULE IS HERE! DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES (15k or 5k trail run) March 13 - Indianapolis, IN: Eagle Creek Park April 17 - Avon, IN: Washington Township Park June 5 - Indianapolis, IN: Town Run Trail Park July 3 - North Vernon, IN: Muscatatuck Park (DINO Challenge Festival) August 28 - Richmond, IN: Doin'it Outdoors October 23 - Indianapolis, IN: Southwestway Park November 13 - Indianapolis, IN: Southeastway Park SPECIAL EVENTS May 22 - Mission on the Muscatatuck Adventure Race - North Vernon, IN: Muscatatuck Park July 24 - DINO Triathlon - Logansport, IN: France Park December 4, 2004 - Tecumseh Trail Marathon - Bloomington, IN: Yellowwood State Forest Please note: All dates and locations are subject to change. Please confirm prior to event date. ##### PLAN ON DOING THE MINI MARATHON? Don't miss Amanda's training program! This program focuses on individual attention, nutrition, improving speed, and goal setting. Guest speakers will visit some of the sessions to present useful information. Certified Personal Trainer Amanda Holzhausen leads the program to prepare runners and walkers of all abilities to get ready for the Mini. The 13 week program starts Tuesday, February 10 at 5:30, meeting each Tuesday near 56th Street and Post Road (Fort Harrison / Indianapolis). Contact Amanda at Amanda@DINOseries.com or (317)308-6449 for information. Price is $85 before Jan 10 and $95 after Jan 10. Save $5 if your friend signs up too! Be sure to register soon so you can receive your program and start your training. ##### OTHER UPCOMING TRAIL RUN / XC EVENTS December 27- HUFF 50k: Little Turtle SRA, Huntington IN. 50k ultra-run, plus relay and fun run. http://www.huff50k.com This event is featured in the current issue of Trail Runner Magazine! January 3 - Siberian Express: Kickapoo SRA, Danville, IL. 7.6 mile trail run. http://www.kennekuk.com ##### Brian & Amanda Holzhausen DINO Directors Brian@DINOseries.com (317)308-6449 www.DINOseries.com