Running 50 Miles Requires Quite A Bit Of Planning
This time next week, I have my first ultramarathon race; the Baker Trail UltraChallenge. It will be my first time running 50 miles, and so I am…
New Bike Day – So Excited For My Ride Tomorrow
It has been on order for several weeks and I was finally able to pick it up from the store; my new Trek Emonda SL7 Disc eTap. …
A Short Rant About Ironman To Get It Off My Chest
I don't get upset often, but today the Ironman organization really annoyed me (again) and I need to write a short rant, to get it off my…
My First Bike Ride For Over Three Weeks
I had my first bike ride in over three weeks this evening. It was only an hour on the bike trainer, but it felt tough. It shouldn't…
Another Run With Amazing Trail Views Before Heading Home
While running in the mountains of Colorado, the trail views have been spectacular. We are heading back to Pittsburgh tomorrow, so I couldn't resist heading out for…
Leadville Trail 10K – The Nation’s Highest 10K Race
The Leadville Trail 10K race - the highest 10K race in the nation. When I saw this advertised while visiting Leadville, I was intrigued. Then yesterday afternoon,…
A Tempo Run At Copper Mountain Was Hard
I walked out the door of our condo at Copper Mountain this morning and was greeted by the amazing views, I have seen for the past week. …
Recovery Days Are Important After A Big Effort
Recovery days are important. After the huge effort of hiking up Mt. Elbert yesterday, it was a good decision, for me to take a full recovery day…
Our Hike Up The Mountain Was My Hardest Workout In Months
My wife and I hiked up to the top of the highest mountain in Colorado today. At 14,438 feet high, getting to the top of Mount Elbert,…
Another Easy Pace Run At High Altitude
I am loving running at high altitude, here at Copper Mountain. On Sunday, I did a fabulous run along the Colorado Trail. Yesterday, I ran along the…