Top Ten

Greetings runners: Over 200 runners turned out for the inaugural Top Ten (mile) run from the Grace Center and ending in a spiral loop around the track at Colorado College. It was a fast run and the weather was great The Top Ten is complete.

The results are posted here: http://csgrandprix.com/results.html

OutThereColorado.com has posted photos! http://www.outtherecolorado.com/photos/photo.html?albumid=329&groupid=1#photoid=2680

Please let us know how you felt about the run and the course. Your input is valued!

And thanks for running.

GP Results

The cumulative results for the Grand Prix have been updated to include the Sailin' Shoes. We hope everyone had a great time at that event. The weather was great!

http://csgrandprix.com/results.html

The Top Ten

Well, even though we have the Classic 10K on July 24, we have put up a very basic map of the route the newest, toughest and coolest race in the region, on our web site.

You can see it at http://csgrandprix.com/topten/toptenmap.html
And here are the Top Ten reasons to run!

1. 10 Miles is the perfect distance!
2. Start in a Stadium, Finish in a Stadium!
3. Your running shoes want to do it!
4. Lots of “downhill” – hooray!!
5. Tech shirt makes you run faster!
6. All the bagels you can eat at the Finish!
7. You’re not at home mowing the grass!
8. Boasting rights for running the Best and Newest race in town!
9. Stellar lineup of Runners, starting with YOU!!!!!
10. Come meet our own David..............!

The Series Results are posted

The Grand Prix of Running has posted the series standings as of May 15, to the website. Please visit http://csgrandprix.com/results.html and verify your placement. The series includes 191 runners in the short series and over 200 in the long series. The next race is the Classic 10k. Watch your mail box for the application, pick one up at Runners Roost or register online through http://csgrandprix.com

Take 5 in the Garden

Saturday, May 1 found over 800 runners brave a chilly morning and the hills of the Garden of the Gods. They ranged between the ages of 11 and 76, and were split nearly evenly in the 5K and the 5Miler. We applaud all of these fine athletes in their endeavor to be their best.

The overall leaders in these runs are:
5Miler Men
1 Peter Maksimon 28:38.90
2 Christopher Nelson 29:01.75
3 William Dillon 29:51.15

5Miler Women
1 Wendy Thomas 31:50.25
2 Amanda Occhi 32:04.20
3 Christi-Marie Butler 34:46.00

5K Men
1 Jeff Turner 18:04.00
2 Andrew Abdella 18:30.50
3 Adolfo Carrillo 18:40.40

5K Women
1 Shannon Payne 19:29.45
2 Mickey Kelley 20:59.60
3 Kathryn Pennington 22:16.80

For full results, go to http://www.ccrtiming.com/races/results/2010/10Garden5.htm

Next up...the Grand Prix Classic 10K

Coming May 1st!
Take 5 in the Garden and run either a 5 Kilometer or a 5 Miler through Colorado Springs premier parks, the Garden of the Gods. Although no one is sure what the weather will be on that Saturday morning, you can be assured it will only add to enjoyment of your run. Come on out and have some fun. Register online at csgrandprix.com or at the Runner's Roost, 121 N Tejon, Downtown Colorado Springs.

A special Runner at the 5k

One of the runners in the 5K on St. Patrick's day was Mackenzie Maher. She personifies the true spirit of a runner. Mackenzie did not finish first, but most importantly, she finished. We encourage everyone to watch the video at 5NewsFirst and take inspiration from her for your next race.

Way to go Mackenzie!


http://www.newsfirst5.com/news/girl-with-cerebral-palsy-crosses-finish-line/