A Few 2009 GTTRR Start Spots Open Up
July 1st, 2009
As we approach race time, it’s usual that a few registered team have to drop out for one reason or another-injury, work or family commitments, or other unforeseen circumstances-preparing for six days of running in the Rockies takes commitment!
This year, their loss is your gain as a few precious team spots for the third edition of the already-legendary GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run. With roughly 10 weeks until the start of the event, there’s still time to give your training a boost and get ready to run 113 miles across the top of North America through Colorado’s high Continental Divide peaks.




When the weather turns bad, WINDSTOPPER® has been the go-to fabric for crew and participants in the GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run. Products made with WINDSTOPPER® fabric are designed for the runner who enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. Their unique performance features make them ideal for a wide range of aerobic activities in any weather condition - making WINDSTOPPER® products perfect for the challenges of the GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run. You can choose from a versatile product offering, including jackets, vests, pullovers, pants, gloves, and hats for running, hiking, mountaineering, cycling, skiing, or for just for everyday wear.
TransRockies US LP is proud to announce that PEET Dryer will return in 2009 as the official supplier of Shoe Dryers in the “PEET Shoe Drying Tent” at the GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run.
Proper hydration is a critical component for athlete training and competition, and at higher altitudes such as in the Rocky Mountains, athletes must drink even more fluid to stay adequately hydrated, and consequently, keep their bodies performing at peak levels. Higher altitudes mean lower air pressure, which results in the more rapid evaporation of moisture from the skin and from the lungs. Most high altitude areas are also very low in humidity, which means evaporation also occurs more quickly. The combination of those two factors means that the higher up an athlete is, the more fluid he or she needs to keep their body functioning properly.
In the last newsletter, we highlighted Doug Malewicki’s upcoming 70th planned birthday adventure of trail running 70 miles in three days to raise money for charity. We organize some of the toughest stage rages in the World and this seemed like exactly the right way to celebrate a big birthday!