The Incline

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A mile long, 1,900 ft. elevation gain. It lures us in, then breaks our legs and burns our lungs. Click START DISCUSSION to write your story and add photos. Post your best time, name and age in the comment box. We'll add you to our Incline Honor Roll.

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Pikes Peak Sports

Tim Bergsten..I did it in 29:24 when I was 48 in 2007, but I started timing at the point where the parking lot trail meets the track. I think most people time themselves from the Barr Trail parking lot. The parking lot trail takes me three minutes at a normal pace, so I added and came up with 32:24. I haven't come close to this time since then. Maybe this year! (Hey, I can dream can't I?)

Mar 22, 2010
Katie Benzel

38:30 or so from the very bottom of the railroad ties. Hoping to smash that this summer as I train for my first ascent!

Mar 22, 2010
Pikes Peak Sports

That's a good time from the bottom, Katie!

Mar 22, 2010
Debbie Rhuby

1 hr 10 min carrying 30+ lbs on back & in heavy mountaineering boots from Barr Trail parking to top, 50 min back down with same load. That extra weight really makes a difference for us "not-so-runner" hiker types, and its good strength training for the legs while still working the cardio too. (and gets lots of fun looks and comments too)

Mar 23, 2010
Brian McCarrie

Hey Deb, that's a great time. Many people wouldn't even consider carrying that much extra weight up the incline. Great job!

Mar 23, 2010
Pikes Peak Sports

Hey Debbie, nice work!

Mar 23, 2010
Debbie Rhuby

p.s. and I'm 51 yrs old with original knees & hips still intact.

Mar 23, 2010
Tanya Pater

My name is Tanya Pater. I'm 27 and I love doing the incline. My best time is about 38 min.

Mar 24, 2010
Rob Lucas

Back in my fit days I was just under 30 minutes. Now it's taking me nearly double that.

Mar 24, 2010