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The Columbines promote
recreational and competitive running for women of all ages. The
club reflects the general population of women runners — from
beginners to ultra marathoners, from turtles to rabbits.
The Columbines group has two fundamental aims — to provide
women runners with an opportunity to build a social network of other
women runners and to support the running community.
We offer various opportunities for you to connect
with running partners:
- Fun Runs: You will be able to meet other runners at
our monthly fun runs, which will be hosted by a fellow Columbine.
The distance and speed is up to you but usually we run for 30-45
minutes. After the run, we visit at the hostess’s home and share
healthy snacks that we each bring (muffins and fruit, etc).
For details of scheduled runs, please contact our Fun Run Coordinator,
Melissa Hoskins melissahoskins2001@yahoo.com
- Trail Runs: You can participate in monthly long runs also
hosted by a fellow member. These runs are usually six or more
miles, but that is just a general guideline. These runs are
usually held at a park or trail and everyone meets just for
the run.
- Columbines Points Series: The Columbines encourage participation.
We encourage participation in the monthly fun runs and local
races supported by the Columbines to help you achieve you own
goals. As an added incentive, every time you participate you
earn points and become eligible for prizes received at the year-end
banquet!
- Annual Member Meeting: In January at the first Fun Run of
the year, the club provides food and drinks for everyone who
attends. We also discuss the coming year's calendar and elect
club officers.
- Annual Banquet: The Columbines share a night-out with their
significant others to recognize the contributions and achievements
of fellow group members. This event usually takes place in November.
- Newsletter: Each month you will receive the Columbine newsletter
packed with stories from other members, lists of potential running
partners, notifications of upcoming races, seminars, and events
of interest.
- Membership Roster: Our membership roster is made available
to club members once a year. The list is not disclosed to any
other group. If you object to your personal information being
distributed to other Columbines, please contact me and I will
ensure your privacy.
- Discounts: Show your Columbine membership card to receive
a discount at all locations of the Boulder Running Company and
the Runner’s Roost, . For information on a discounted ID for
your running shoes, featuring the Columbines logo, see Columbines
ID
- Track coached by Glenn McCarthy every Tuesday mid-April to
mid-July. Track meets at Heritage High School in Littleton.
- We also provide a number of ways to support the running community:
There are many local races through the year where the Columbines
are asked to help out. For example, in the past the Columbines
sponsored a water table at the Colorado marathon. If you have
never run a marathon, it is truly inspiring to watch the runners
come through mile 20 on their way to finish at 26.2 miles
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