Fly fishing is not my first love, but it’s close. I’ve been fortunate to travel the state and catch lots of fish. Big fish, little fish, flashy, colorful, fighting fish.
On Saturday it felt good to trick a stealthy trout into taking my fly on the low-running Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, which must be close to the middle of nowhere. The occasion was the 2018…
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I am not an elite athlete, but trail running provides an untapped well of estactic warmth in this woman.
This last year I threw out previous notions and stopped 'training' or timing myself (bye suunto I still love you).
Starting trail races at an eight minute mile snuffed my fire three miles into the run. Each start meant the thrill and adrenaline rush transforming me to a child.
In order to reign this enthusiasm I had the pleasure of pacing with friends. Carrie and…
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As the Pikes Peak Ascent race day approaches it is hard to believe that it is just 4 days away. In 4 days I am going to run a race that I set a goal of completing back in November of 2016 and starting training for in November of 2016. I have set goals for myself in the past but I would rank running the Pikes Peak Ascent among the top.
Running has taken over my life to say the least. If you have been following my story you will know that I have lost 34 pounds and can run 15 miles on…
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Now I know I am biased because this is where I started my running career, but I am spoiled.
I was just on vacation in western New York, Bemus Point to be exact, and the humidity just kills me. I had to go out on runs at 6am and five minutes into the run I was soaking wet and miserable. I needed the miles so I trudged on not really having any fun. Last year while…
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Thousands of runners from all over the country will attempt to tackle the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon this weekend. This is a mighty feat with 7,815 ft vertical in 13.32 miles for the Ascent and an added descent for those brave enough to take on the Ultimate Challenge! Each runner has trained for months, if not years, and has mentally prepared herself/himself to persevere to the finish line. With only a couple of days…
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With the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon only a few weeks away, I craved some high altitude training and some longer days on the trails. Moreover, my birthday was fast-approaching, and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate! To kick-start my 31st, my husband, Michael, and I woke up at 4:30am and drove into Manitou. We loaded up…
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The prodigal blogger returns! My June got away from me with work stuff, family visiting and a stomach bug after Garden of the Gods! But I'm back...and no whiny freakouts about the Ascent this time, haha!
Summer Roundup is tomorrow! My "race" plan (if you can even call it that, hence the scare quotes) is similar to Garden of the Gods...I'm just going to treat it as a fun run since I don't think I'm in traditional…
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“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default.” ~ J.K. Rowlings
A couple of months ago I was offered a unique…
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Ah summer...longer days, warmer temps and storms.
Because it's Colorado, and there's always a catch to every season!
It's the biggest tease: the weather is great, I have more light in the day to run, but those pesky storms like to rudely intrude on my training plans!
Running in the morning is out most days -- I start work around 4:30 a.m., so I'd be looking at a 1-2 a.m. start time if I were to run before work! Plus, who am I kidding, I hate running in the morning! …
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There are exactly 19 days to what I feel like will be my first marathon. Sure, I’ve actually done two before, but I didn’t train for either, trotted along with no regard for time and even stopped for beer at various points along the way. My best time was four hours and forty fun minutes. This time, it’s much, much different.
This time, I’ve terrifyingly publicized my goal of attempting to qualify for the Boston marathon,…
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I figured I would dust off the ol' blog to write a little about my first ultramarathon. I ran the Moab Red Hot 55k in Utah on February 14, 2015.
I know I've written about them before, but I would be half the runner I am today without the help of the Attack Pack Running Group. They are always game for a…
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I loved this race.
Yesterday I completed the Salida "Run Through Time" half marathon with several members of the Attack Pack running group. A trail race in March in Salida has the ingredients for a potential disaster, but this year it was a blast. Due to my recent injuries that caused me to drop out of the LA Marathon, I was hesitant to sign up for a race. ESPECIALLY since I had been training for flat and fast, not rolling…
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I am married and a mother of a 12 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. I am in the Air Force currently as a Defense Paralegal. I started running just about a little over 2 years ago. My story starts with my friend asking me to do the Rock Canyon Half Marathon in Pueblo. I was very skeptical about having to run that far. I was deployed in 2006-2007 and during that time I did do some short/long distance running. If that makes any sense. I never knew how far I was running, but just did it. …
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Since 2012, my Super Bowl Sunday has involved the Super Half Marathon / Game Day 5k in some way. In 2012 and 2013, I ran the half marathon. Last year, as I was recovering from one hip surgery and soon to find out that I needed another, I volunteered at the Jack Quinn's aid station.
This year was a little more meaning behind it. First, I'm running again after the hip surgeries. Woohoo! Second, it was on Super Bowl Sunday last year that I experienced initial symptoms of optic neuritis,…
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The knee joint needs to be trained and strengthened properly to avoid excess wear and tear (arthritis) on the joint that can eventually lead to knee pain. Running, hiking, agility training, yoga, and even strength training improperly can create or increase improper knee mechanics leading to pain or even arthritic conditions. On the flip side, performing proper balanced…
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If you have been running for a long enough time you are bound to hear the term “runner’s knee.” Hopefully it is another runner complaining they have it rather than hearing it from your doctor’s mouth, but either way you should know what it is and what to do about it. Runner’s knee is medically known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, or PFPS. It…
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The following is my account of the events that transpired during my running of the Leadville 100 on August 16 and 17, 2014.
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4am, Saturday morning, August 16th. Hands clasped together and eyes tightly shut, I think to myself- I’m going to do this. This is IT. I got this. Can’t quit…won’t quit…no DNF’s… NO…
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I have been toying with running a race this fall. I am still trying to determine what distance I am capable of training for and completing. I will likely either attempt a 50k or a 50 mile. My preference would be the 50 mile because I love that distance. However, I just do not know if I am capable of getting adequate training for a 50 miler between now and race day. This week, I did two medium distance runs a few days apart. I ran a flat 16 miler alone one day, and then a hilly 15 miler in…
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My last chemotherapy treatment was June 16. This was my first official week of being finished with treatments. I woke up Monday morning and decided to try a simple fartlek style speed workout. I have maintained a base level of running over the past few months but I certainly do not feel fit or in racing shape.
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