Category: running

The Rescue

I'm thinking I should probably put some of these stories down on the old electronic paper... John Hoss was my usual partner in crime and he has long since passed from cancer and I'm no spring chicken anymore either! I'm sure his sisters would like to hear the details of some of our adventures and … Continue reading The Rescue →

The Last Shall Be First

Smokey, our new feline addition has been with us about a month now, just happy to have some food and to be in out of the cold. He has made himself at home, finding a place he likes to sleep and always at the front of the line when it comes to feeding time. Sometimes … Continue reading The Last Shall Be First →

The Road Ahead

Day three of radiation therapy. Can't see any improvement yet, but she needed less pain medication yesterday so that is a good sign. Three down and seven to go. The beauty of autumn is quickly passing as the wind and the hail are taking their toll on the brittle golden leaves. The mountains will be … Continue reading The Road Ahead →

Irony

A beautiful morning this Friday, and a perfect day for Jill Howard to head to Utah for her valiant attempt at a Boston Marathon qualifying time in the Top of Utah Marathon. As I had mentioned in an earlier blog I was going to step out of my comfort zone in my Examiner reporting role … Continue reading Irony →

USA Pro Cycling Challenge

I have been following the USA Pro Cycling Challenge with great interest this week and today it is coming to an end. Stage 7 of the race will go on today and a champion will be decided. I was fortunate this year that the race not only came to my town, but Woodland Park was … Continue reading USA Pro Cycling Challenge →

Time Flies

Wow... hard to believe, it seems like summer was just getting started and I was looking forward to reporting on the summer running activities. The better part of summer is now behind us and I am looking forward to autumn events.There is that moment every summer when there is a sudden twinge of cool in … Continue reading Time Flies →

Comfort Zone

A perfect morning here in the mountains, cool and crisp under the amazing blue Colorado sky. I enjoyed smelling the pines while drinking my morning coffee and pondering my next project. It occurred to me that we about three weeks out from the Leadville 100 Mile Run and even though I'm not running I still … Continue reading Comfort Zone →

Summer Rolling Along

Here high in the Colorado Rockies summer has entered the hot dry midsummer stretch where the outdoor activities can progress unimpeded. Two of the three Triple Crown of Running events have already been run with only the Pikes Peak Ascent remaining. With all the trips I have had to accompany to hospital and doctor appointments, … Continue reading Summer Rolling Along →

Summer Solstice

Summer is rolling along and the longest day of the year is already behind us. I don't know why, but both the summer and winter solstice dates have a profound effect on me. Just knowing that the days are getting shorter, however imperceptible, adds a bit of melancholy to my spirit. But there is still … Continue reading Summer Solstice →