Oklahoma Trail Running Association

February Trail Running News!

Don — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:31 +0000

Hey Trail Runners!

How fortunate we have been with Winter Running this year! I hope you are all enjoying it.

January 28th, OTRA hosted the Sooner State Games Trail Run out at Draper Trails. Some 140 runners participated in the 4, 8 and 12 mile events! This was the most successful SSG Trail Run yet! A big thank you to Peggy Wood for being this year’s coordinator!

This Saturday, Jane Hresko-West is hosting our club run. Below is an email from Jane:

Greetings TrailRunners: I will be hosting our monthly trail run this Saturday, February 11^th at Springcreek Park, Arcadia Lake, Edmond.

Springcreek is 2 miles east of I-35 on 15^th Street in Edmond. We will meet at 8 a.m. just outside of the gate area and will run the multiuse trails to the creek (due to recent rain, we may not be able to cross the creek ) so several loops of this course may be made. To the creek and back is over 4 miles, so you can do as many repeats (or not) that you like. We will meet at my house between 9:30 am and 10:00 am for coffee, juice, fruit and snacks. My house at 1701 S. Air Depot is only slightly over a mile from the park entrance. Heading west on 15^th Street from the Park – go 1.2 miles and turn left on S. Air Depot. My house is at the first driveway on your right. Let me know if you can make it. Looking forward to seeing you guys and girls this Saturday morning!

Please RSVP to Jane so she can adequately prepare! 405 204-243 jane@cpaokc.net

Many OTRA members are heading south on February 18th for the CrossTimbers Trail Run. Good luck and all kinds of safety as you tackle this challenging trail!

And this was posted by Ultra-runner, Chisholm Deupree:

Feb 25 : The next destination trail run we are planning is http://www.ouachitamaps.com/Boardstand.html Camping, Running, hiking and a side trip to Pete’s Place of Krebs. Contact Chisholm Deupree@cox.net or Tommy Brennan for details and questions.

So many running events going on this month! Please send me your race reports or news so we can all share in your glory!

Happy Trails,

Katharine

Saturday February 4th Group Trail Run

Don — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:48:29 +0000

Let’s meet at Arcadia at 8am at the Project Office on 2nd Street. If the trails are too muddy and we get rained out, we will road run the hills at Lake Arcadia.

Lake McMurtry Trail Race

Don — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:43:31 +0000

SATURDAY APRIL 7th – Stillwater Oklahoma – Lake McMurtry – Westside http://tatur.org/LMTR.html

Sooner State Games – A Huge Success!

Don — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:20:06 +0000

Wonderful turnout – 140 runners! All went well thanks to David Forester and his crew from OKC All Sports, DG Road Racing, all the OTRA volunteers – David Wood, Keith McCombs, Beth McCombs, David Kincannon, Don Pendergraft, Julie Dolph, Katharine Cranwell Miller, Kevin Hayes, Melissa Stone, Nancy Shidler, and Shay Beatty!

Below are just a few pictures. More to come!

Janice Smith looking good after her 8 mile race!

: Maurice Lee finishing his 12 mile trail race

: Two more of the rookie 4 mile runners!

: One of the rookies finishing the 4 mile run!

: Pre-race directions given by Peggy Wood

Start of the 4 Mile Trail Run

The OTRA table. New member signup and T-Shirt sales!

Sooner State Games this weekend!!

dave — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:56:41 +0000

The 2012 Sooner State Games Trail Run is this coming Saturday (1/28/12)

4,8 & 12 mile options.

NuDraper Trails 9am

Visit:
soonerstategames.org

Visit OTRA’s Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oklahoma-Trail-Running-Association/81399173001
for more details

OTRA’s 5th Annual GREEN PEOPLE Run

dave — Sun, 22 May 2011 12:58:31 +0000

Saturday, June 18^th, 2011 at Pat Murphy Park/Bluff Creek Trails, at the corner of W. Hefner and Meridian. Registration and event instructions start at 8:30. Runners take off at 9:00. Run as many loops as you like on this ~4 mile course. One aid station stocked with water, Gatorade, oranges, pretzels and whatever else we think of! Bring a bottle as there won’t be any cups at the aid station. We’re trying to go GREEN. This is a Poker Run! At registration you will receive 3 cards, with an additional 2 at the completion of each loop. Best poker hand wins… SOMETHING GREAT! Run a lap, get your cards, eat a hot dog, then run another. No penalty for taking long breaks between laps. But the more laps you run, the more cards you get. Have your cards ready at 11:00 and 1:00 for the Poker Games. You are welcome to keep running laps after that, but the aid station will be cleaned up soon after.

This event is not a race. No bib numbers, no timing chips. The winners are all participants who will learn about ways to save the planet, recycling and to respect the Earth. What better way to celebrate the Summer Solstice!

Your $5.00 donation / per person will get you a wonderful event, aid stations during the run, and family entertainment at the Start/Finish area. Hot-dogs, veggie dogs, beer and soft drinks available throughout the day. Pre-registration is encouraged!

Visit OTRA’s Facebook page to download the form:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oklahoma-Trail-Running-Association/81399173001

Ma, Did you see that t-shirt?

dave — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:43:19 +0000

Wanna be the current fashion trend setter in your neck of the woods? Join our group and buy an awesome tee, just dyin’ to be worn. Contact Melissa through the message board and she’ll bring you one at the next training run!

60 Hours in 60 Days

dave — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:37:53 +0000

Each year OTRA hosts a friendly competition to see who can commit to and keep the focus on running and to measure themselves against the efforts of others.

Our goal, for those of us that sign on, is to run 60 hours in 60 days.

Can you do it?

Leap to the Facebook page, sign up and test your mettle:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=103093053108980

LMTR: Sign Up Soon!

dave — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:02:32 +0000

Visit the TATUR Site and get more info! It’s a great time!

http://www.tatur.org/LMTR.html

LMTR is this weekend!!

dave — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:59:17 +0000

Hey gang, as usual a bunch of OTRA members are doing the Lake McMurtry Trail Run this weekend! Several are particiapting in the 25K and there a couple doing the 50K.

We are also hosting (or helping out at) one of the aid stations. We’d love to have your help! Interested in finding out a bit more about trail running or just feel like it is time to give back a little. Let us know and we’ll get you plugged in!

You can call one of the numbers listed or log onto and join the OTRA google group and ask for more info.

Thanks!