Everyone's Blog Posts - Pikes Peak Sports2024-03-19T01:56:24Zhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noFor Johntag:pikespeaksports.us,2022-10-27:5021591:BlogPost:8864102022-10-27T22:17:50.000ZShannon Paynehttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/ShannonPayne
<p>I think that it’s a little unfortunate that blogging has basically been replaced with Instagram. With our seemingly ever-decreasing attention spans as humans, I do enjoy a quick and clever quip beneath a fun but often filtered photo as much as the next person, but I’ll always like getting a more full-picture of someone’s goings-on, and peoples’ inner thoughts put into words are fascinating to me. I always used to read peoples’ blogs, and part of why I’m resurrecting this one is because John…</p>
<p>I think that it’s a little unfortunate that blogging has basically been replaced with Instagram. With our seemingly ever-decreasing attention spans as humans, I do enjoy a quick and clever quip beneath a fun but often filtered photo as much as the next person, but I’ll always like getting a more full-picture of someone’s goings-on, and peoples’ inner thoughts put into words are fascinating to me. I always used to read peoples’ blogs, and part of why I’m resurrecting this one is because John <em>always</em> read my blog. For that, he gets his very own post.</p>
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<p>“Hi Shannon, I thought you might want to hear a Colorado voice that’s not just your parents.” Nearly three years ago, my phone rang right as I crossed the Nevada/California border. It was John O’Neil on the other end, my old boss and acquaintance or–dare I say–friend, of over 15 years.</p>
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<p>“I was just thinking about you out there on the West Coast, I thought you might like to link up with some people and running groups out there that I know of.”</p>
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<p>I was surprised at the time and not at all expecting his call. After all, I hadn’t seen or talked to John in a few months, I didn’t have any idea that he knew that I had left Colorado for a job in California the day before. At the time, you better believe that I wanted to hear a familiar voice. I knew no one and no place where I was headed, and while I was excited I also felt quite isolated, and so I was also a little melancholy. Turns out dramatic change is difficult.</p>
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<p>But in hindsight, I shouldn’t have been all that surprised by his call. That was John. The Grinch With a Heart of Gold who always seemed to know how your life and your running were going, sometimes with more insight into those things than even you had. He was a funny guy, maybe a little hard to read at times, seemingly always shuffling around his running store wearing socks with Birkenstocks, telling an inappropriate story or doling out running or shoe advice or encouragement disguised as sarcasm.</p>
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<p>What I was surprised by was his abrupt passing just a few weeks ago. I think we all were, such a pillar was he among the running community in Colorado Springs and in the running industry in general. I had known him since my freshman year at UCCS when I went to work (briefly) at his store. I got fired that first time around, but then again I was a real pain in the ass employee and totally oblivious to that fact so hey, I probably deserved it.</p>
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<p>I really did not realize until recently just how many times John was just kind of<span> </span><em>there</em><span> </span>throughout my time in college and well beyond as Colorado Springs became my home over 12-plus years. He was there as my first employer. He was there at nearly every race I ran in Springs unattached between track and cross country seasons at UCCS. He was there on many a morning run on the Santa Fe Trail or Garden of the Gods. He was there with a quick pat on the back and a smile following my first and best Pikes Peak Ascent. He was there when I moved to Dallas for a rep job. He was there at my first Running Event in Austin as the only familiar face in a room of corporate big-wigs speaking their corporate lingo. He was there the first day I moved back from Texas and went for a run in Garden of the Gods on the first morning back home. He was a constant encouragement during my time as a rep in Colorado where CRC was one of my favorite accounts and he always wanted to have the best and most creative events (Vertical Treadmill Challenge anybody?). He was there with an offer letter for his store when I experienced my first layoff from that rep job a short time later. He was there to invent the Mad Pooper Scavenger Hunt run that <em>almost</em> landed him in a little bit of hot water. He was there to talk bikes when I was injured for so long. He was there to offer advice when I got my first running store manager job. He was there on the other end of the line to talk options when I was laid off a second time after moving to California. And of course, he was there when I first set foot in California.</p>
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<p>He too had lived in Northern California earlier in his life, then later Dallas. We both loved running, and we both loved the running industry and had a fascination with running stores, running footwear, and biomechanics. I suppose in many ways we were similar, and in many ways we annoyed the crap out of each other from time to time. But in hindsight, he sure had my back.</p>
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<p>I think I’ve at least scratched the surface of who he was to myself and to many others, but the point is that I should not have been surprised that he was there when he was.</p>
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<p>We didn’t always see eye to eye, and in retrospect I took quite a lot of favors that he did for me over the years very for granted without really realizing it. I hope he knows that I was thankful for him.</p>
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<p>His grouchy old man façade was a role I have a feeling he enjoyed playing, but he was anything but. What would truly make him grouchy though would be to know how much we really will mourn his loss for a long time to come. We all try to put a comical spin on it, remarking on how he will come back to haunt us if we don’t lighten up, but we all really will miss him and there will always be a void wherever he was. There was, after all, only one John. I am realizing now how comforting in a way that it was to know that there was always someone there who actually kept tabs and cared about what was going on with you.</p>
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<p>I knew I should have stopped by CRC last time I was home.</p>
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<p>Anyway, I hope he’s logging miles in a better place with all of his past dogs and drinking pitchers of margaritas without getting hungover. See ya around, John O. Thanks for being there.</p>
<div class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://ramblingsandrunblings.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/johnny-o.jpg"><img src="https://ramblingsandrunblings.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/johnny-o.jpg?w=720" alt="" class="wp-image-1576 align-center" width="404" height="539"/></a></div>2022- ONGOING RACING LOG AND BLOG- keep up to date with my ongoing racing schedule, race and training photos, and upcoming eventstag:pikespeaksports.us,2022-04-03:5021591:BlogPost:8778222022-04-03T17:30:00.000ZGerald "G Man" Romerohttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/GeraldRomero
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<p><strong>BELOW IS MY ATHLINKS RACE HISTORY SUMMARY: </strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/198714970/results">https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/198714970/results</a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2021 COMPETITION AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY-- </strong></span> </p>
<p>I DID 32 RACES IN 2021 FROM MARCH TO DECEMBER. </p>
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<p><strong>BELOW IS MY ATHLINKS RACE HISTORY SUMMARY: </strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2021 COMPETITION AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY-- </strong></span> </p>
<p>I DID 32 RACES IN 2021 FROM MARCH TO DECEMBER. </p>
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<li>1 -4 MILE.</li>
<li>4 -5K'S.</li>
<li>6 -10K'S.</li>
<li>1 -5 MILE.</li>
<li>3 - 10 MILES.</li>
<li>7 -HALF MARATHONS.</li>
<li>3 - 30K'S.</li>
<li>1 -7 MILE.</li>
<li>DID THE BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE.</li>
<li>3 - MARATHONS.</li>
<li>1 - 17.1 MILE AT IMOGENE PASS RACE.</li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>MY HIGHLIGHTS OF 2021----</strong></span></p>
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<li>32 HIGH CALIBER RACES. </li>
<li>I COMPLETED SEVERAL LONG TRAIL RACES AND BIG CHAMPIONSHIP RACES ALL OVER THE NATION.</li>
<li>I DID THE DOUBLE AT THE PIKES PEAK ASCENT AND MARATHON WEEKEND, </li>
<li>I QUALIFIED FOR THE 2022 BOSTON MARATHON AT CHICAGO MARATHON-I SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION FOR ENTRY- GOT ACCEPTED IN. </li>
<li>I COMPLETED (5) USA TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITIONS AND TOOK HOME $275 OF USATF PRIZE MONEY. </li>
<li>I COMPETED IN THE USA TRACK AND FIELD MOUNTAIN RUNNING 10K CHAMPIONSHIPS IN OREGON AND WON 2ND PLACE USATF 50-54. </li>
<li>I RACED IN HAWAII- OAHU AND MAUI, OREGON , DISNEY RACES IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, AND RACED IN UTAH FOR XTERRA NATIONALS .</li>
<li>I WON $200.00 AND 5TH OVERALL AT XTERRA NATIONAL 21K CHAMPIONSHIPS IN UTAH SNOW BASIN. </li>
<li>I GOT MY 3RD WORLD TITLE DIVISION WIN AT XTERRA HAWAII IN MAUI AT THE WORLD TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS 21K, 2018, 2019, AND 2021. </li>
<li>I WON MY 3RD DIVISION TITILE IN MAUI HAWAII AT THE XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.</li>
<li>I MAINTAINED TREATMENT AND OPTIMUM CARE OF MY LEFT KNEE TO KEEP IT WORKING TO OPTIMUM LEVELS FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF RACING. </li>
<li>I WON THE 50-54 AT THE VAIL SERIES.</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #1-- RESCUE RUN 10K-- 3rd OVERALL- 3RD OVERALL MEDAL AND $25.00 PRIZE MONEY. </strong></span></p>
<p>NEW COURSE THIS YEAR AT PENROSE (BEAR CREEK PARK)- ROLLING HILLS ON THE SNOWY TRAIL. </p>
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<p>3 1 M50-54 466 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pikespeaksports.net/cgi/runner-results.php?fname=Gerald&lname=Romero" rel="noopener">Gerald Romero</a> <br/> 50 M Colorado Springs CO 0:42:54 0:42:55 0:42:54 0:06:55 19 rescue runs completed<br/> <br/> *THIS WAS MY 19TH RESCUE RUN COMPLETED. <br/> ___________________________________________________________________________<br/> ___________________________________________________________________________<br/> <strong>I <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>MADE IT ON THE COVER OF THE ATRA BILLBOARD USED IN TEXAS AND THE ATRA TRAIL</em></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong><br/> CONVENTION IN DENVER IN JANUARY OF 2022- WITH NANCY HOBBS. IT WAS AN HONOR TOO </strong><strong>GRACE THE BILLBOARD WITH NANCY FOR ATRA. THEY USED MY 2018 PIKES PEAK ASCENT . </strong></em></span><br/> <br/> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10071274857?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10071274857?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="350" class="align-center"/></a><br/> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10071324082?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10071324082?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300" class="align-center"/></a><br/> <br/> <br/> ___________________________________________________________________</p>
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<p><br/> <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACES #2 AND #3---- W</strong><strong>ALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND-- THE DOPEY CHALLENGE -ORLANDO </strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;">FLORIDA- WALT DISNEY WORLD.</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #4-- JANUARY 23, 2022-- THE YETI CHASE- 10K- MORRISON, DENVER- BEAR CREEK LAKE</strong></span><br/> <br/> THIS WAS A COMPETITIVE RACE IN THE 10K WITH PRIZE MONEY TO THE TOP THREE AND DIVISION AWARDS. COURSE-- ROLLING PAVED ASPHALT AND SIDEWALK BIKE PATH. <br/> </p>
<p>OFFICIAL CHIP TIME-- 39:11</p>
<p>OVERALL-- 14TH<br/> <br/> 1ST PLACE- 50-54 AWARD</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #5- SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 13, 2022-- THE SUPERBOWL HALF MARATHON- COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO-- FROM DOWNTOWN UP THE SANTA FE TRAIL AND BACK TO FINISH AT MONUMENT VALLEY PARK. </strong></span></p>
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<p>It is a gentle upslope up North with a few short gentle hills and a gentle downslope coming back South with a few short hills coming back with a mix of hardpacked gravel trail, asphalt and a lot more concrete with all the new trail renovations over the years. </p>
<p>THIS IS NOT A CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OR PRIZE MONEY RACE BUT THIS HAS GOOD LOCAL COMPETITION AND HAS RACE AWARDS. </p>
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<p>TRAINING-- Maintaining constant miles through the Winter, getting ready for the Boston Marathon and building up my legs and bone density with road training. You will see me on any given day hitting miles in the Garden of the Gods park all through the park roads for 5-8 mile runs. And it is very tough for a high caliber athlete like myself training though the winter- you have short days with limited daylight, you have to deal with cold training weather off and on. And when it snows, its hard to get quality running on a snow packed trail. When the snow melts, then the trails get trashed and then you still cant train because of the mud and then the trails get trampled on by peoples feet, mountain bikes, or horses which then makes the trails filled with ruts and holes. Over the winter is usually when athletes may take some time off or tone down the training, but I kept constant, just lowering the amount of high level workouts and keeping up with trail running and workouts and continuing to take care of my left knee with subliminal training, using my Donjoy web reaction knee brace to keep my patella properly tracked and KT taping my left knee for races. Continuing with my racing year starting out with the Rescue run and ongoing races with just getting done with the Las Vegas Half marathon and 5k weekend. So the racing never stopped with training geared right now for Boston with a lot of hilly roadwork right now and hilly trail running with ongoing races in between. Utilizing my training mask to train my lungs and diaphragm and wrist weights to strengthen my arms and shoulders and burn more calories during training but only for slower runs when I am not working on quality or speed. When I use my principle of maximized training-- you do things to make you train even faster- for example doing a decline on the treadmill to push you even faster than doing a tempo on flat at 0%. </p>
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<p>I am continuing my vegan diet - no meat, no dairy, no eggs, and only certain vegetables for performance. I do Plant protein, keep up a lot of carbs , and maintian proper testosterone levels. Livestock raising is the most destructive and wasteful use of our land and water and a huge contributor to land, air, and water pollution. I am a strong supporter of protecting our land and water and stopping animal cruelty. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #6 AND #7-- FEBRUARY 26 AND 27-- LAS VEGAS 5K AND LAS VEGAS HALF MARATHON--</strong></span> </p>
<p><strong>SATURDAY NIGHT -FEBRUARY 26TH-- LAS VEGAS 5K AT FREMONT- 7TH OVERALL-- 18:21-- 5:54 PACE-- ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,100 FEET HERE. I WON THE 50-54 PODIUM. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>SUNDAY NIGHT- FEBRUARY 27TH-- LAS VEGAS HALF MARATHON-- ON THE STRIP -- </strong></p>
<p><strong>1:24:31-- 84TH MALE-- 89TH OVERALL- 6:27 PACE-- 4TH PLACE PODIUM 50-54-- I FELT SLOWER TODAY -THE LAST 5K MY PACE SLOWED DOWN. </strong></p>
<p>THIS IS ALWAYS A BIG TIME A-RACE- ITS LAS VEGAS, 13,344 RACERS IN THE HALF, TOP 3 AND DIVISION AWARDS, COMPETITION FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #8-- SATURDAY-MARCH 12, 2022-- 5K ON ST. PATRICKS DAY-- DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS-- </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #9- SATURDAY- MARCH 26, 2022-- BEHIND THE ROCKS 10MILE--MOAB, UTAH-- </strong></span></p>
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<p>Tear drop out and back on a soft sandy dirt road with slick rock scattered throughout, and uphills and downhills at about 5,200 feet for the high point. It was hot and dry. What was tough on this course was the soft sandy footing through the course. Not a championship race and no prize money. Only 1 deep in awards. I had a 40 year old chasing me on the way back so I had to lay the smack down on the jabronee in the last 4 miles of the race and stayed in front of him by 10 seconds at the finish. </p>
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<p>High humidity for both races on a mix of road and sidewalk with a lot of turns in both races. Mostly flat racing with some gentle inclines and a couple of gentle hills on off ramps and bridges. Disney brought this race weekend back after not holding this race weekend in many years. There was still some good competition in both races. No prize money or any kind of a championship. Runners from all across the nation was represented in both races. </p>
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<p></p>Mountains-To-Seatag:pikespeaksports.us,2022-02-27:5021591:BlogPost:8778792022-02-27T04:48:07.000ZBrandon Stapanowichhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/BrandonStapanowich
<p>The notion of completing the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a footpath that runs mostly west and east across North Carolina, but also has a good bit of north and south travel, has been an ineradicable thought of mine for several years. At times, the thought of committing to the adventure has come with great certainty, only to later retreat into the nebulous category of Someday. But it never really goes away. Current circumstances have finally led me to revitalize this idea once again and announce…</p>
<p>The notion of completing the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a footpath that runs mostly west and east across North Carolina, but also has a good bit of north and south travel, has been an ineradicable thought of mine for several years. At times, the thought of committing to the adventure has come with great certainty, only to later retreat into the nebulous category of Someday. But it never really goes away. Current circumstances have finally led me to revitalize this idea once again and announce that I will attempt a fastest known time on the MST. Someday will happen this June.</p>
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<p>The MST connects the west and east borders of the Tar Heel State through a jagged 1,175 mile path. At its westernmost point, along the North Carolina/Tennessee border, lies Clingman's Dome which rises to 6,643 ft and represents the rooftop of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Heading east from there, the route is divided into 3 regions (Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plan/Outer Banks) and consists of 18 segments along a mix of terrain from rugged trails to road to sandy beach. At the far eastern end, the trail splinters into a paddling option along the Neuse River or a road option and I'll be opting to remain on solid ground. Once reaching Pamlico Sound, travelers take two ferry rides to float from the mainland to Ocracoke Island and then to Hatteras Island. From there, about 70 more miles of beach travel exists before reaching the terminus at Jockey's Ridge, the tallest living sand dune on the east coast. This will be an immensely personal journey of nostalgia that takes me backwards as well as forwards and inwards just as much as it will outwards. </p>
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<p><em>Backwards</em></p>
<p>I've lived in Colorado for 12 years, but before that, spent more than two decades living in North Carolina. As a result, I feel a deep-seated connection to the three regions of the state with familial ties there that still remain. If the snapshots for the first 22 years of my life were scattered on a map and tacked to where they came to life, they would be dispersed across North Carolina. Along the Mountains, the Piedmont and the Coast. There before me on this great map, I'd notice that a line could be traced through the arrangement. This line would be a thread that transects the state, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. It turns out that this thread, this Memory Lane Trail of sorts, shares much of the course with the MST.</p>
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<p>The beginning of my life and earliest memories are linked to Charlotte, a city in south central North Carolina. Now Charlotte is a couple hours south or east or west of the MST as the trail skirts around it, but for me, the city epitomizes the Piedmont of North Carolina. It's the place where I have my first memories of family, of block parties in the street and pick up basketball games in the driveway. Of darting through the woods, exploring the tributaries of Mallard Creek behind our house on Trumble Lane, and taking naps in the creaky hammock in the shade. Memories of riding in a rust-red Honda Civic through rolling hills, farmland, and urban expansion to get to school or an orthodontist appointment. Of calling back to the bobwhite quails on a humid afternoon, and the mystical display of lightning bugs on a summer evening. Without a doubt, it was in the Piedmont region of North Carolina where my curiosity and wonder of the outdoors were first cultivated and nurtured. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Me, standing in front of the soon to be explored wilderness that surrounded our house in Charlotte </p>
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<p>The summer before I entered high school, my family relocated a couple of hours west to Asheville in the mountains of North Carolina. The move was inspired by my family's desire to be closer to my grandfather who still lived in the house where my mother and her siblings were raised in Brevard. At this phase in my life, playing soccer monopolized much of my free time and it was a successful formula for making friends and managing teenage anxieties. At that time, I only had a cursory awareness of the gem that existed nearby, the MST that paralleled the Blue Ridge Parkway less than a mile from my house in the Haw Creek Valley. I can't recall the first time I set foot on the trail, but it was sometime during those high school years. If you followed the road we lived on uphill as it bent to the left and then to the right, if you're looking for it, you'd spot an unnamed neighborhood trail on the right. The anonymous path, often partially obscured by leaves and sometimes muddy but always root-laden, winds through the mountain laurel and opens up at milepost 381 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Immediately across the road is an aged wooden post with a white, circular blaze that signifies the MST. From there, you're on the crossroads of the great North Carolina trail and can decide your destiny and destination.</p>
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<p>A few years later in college, I continued to discover more of the MST at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. In fact, it was then in the early 2000's that I found trail running and the gifts it offered in terms of exploring the world around me. Solo runs by Cone Manor and the Linville Gorge became a favorite and they inspired me to sign up for my first trail races- the Shut In Ridge Trail Run and the Mount Mitchell Challenge, both of which have courses that share mileage with the MST. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">A mountain laurel tunnel through which the MST flows near Asheville</p>
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<p>My connection to the Coast and the Outer Banks arises from my relationship with my late grandparents, Frank and Sheila. They purchased a beach house in the 70's and dubbed it the SEAWITCH. It was intended to be a vacation home where they could escape Virginia from time to time. It would also help my father establish himself as a North Carolina resident as he spent a year living there while working in the kitchen of the Ebb Tide restaurant, riding his motorcycle, and growing a most enviable afro. The SEAWITCH was just a block from the ocean and only a few miles from Jockey's Ridge and the Wright Brother's National Memorial. Growing up, I'd spent many vacations and summer holidays there reuniting with aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. I loved the beach. The sound, the feel, and the smell. I remember the exhilaration that came with body surfing waves with my brother, riding head first all the way to shore until the water receded and the coarse sand zested our soft bellies like a fine microplane. We'd go to the SeaWitch for the 4th of July and would have cookouts, play games, and share stories while staying up late, laughing on the upper deck. My grandparents ultimately sold the SEAWITCH in the early 2000's after multiple rounds of Hurricane damage from the likes of Isabel and Alex. Now, under new ownership, it can be rented out as a vacation home. Much of its original character remains and it still has the same familiar color scheme, a sea green exterior with white trim. It's even still listed as "The SEAWITCH." In researching more of the MST, it turns out that the trail passes in front of the old beach house, a mere mile and a half from the end. The more I delve into these long ago memories, the more I find that that they are woven together by this incredible MST tapestry. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">At the SEAWITCH with high school friends. That evening would host an unforgettable but regrettable trip to an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet and milk challenge attempt</p>
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<p>Having completed a self supported and short-lived FKT trip in 2016 along the Colorado Trail in 9 days, 14 hours and 28 minutes, I have some experience with multi day adventures. But the MST will be over twice as long and will undoubtedly challenge and allow me to grow in new ways. Going forwards on this new adventure, I will be completing this MST in the shortest amount of time that I can and will be supported by my wife and son, family, and friends. While returning to the simplicity and solitude of a self-supported trip is enticing, I've lived that experience before and am looking forward to a new style of adventure. Traveling in a supported manner will literally and figuratively, lighten my load and lessen my burden. This, in turn, should theoretically allow me to cover more miles each day than if I were to travel self-supported.</p>
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<p>More important than reducing pack weight though, I'm at a place in life where the idea of spending weeks away from my wife and son is enough to turn me off to the idea altogether. Being apart would mean that I could miss his first step or his first word. And while that may still happen, at least we'll be able to share updates on one another's adventures throughout the day. When I first mentioned the idea to my wife, Melissa, she said of course they would join, before I even asked. Despite her generosity, it has, at times, felt supremely selfish and I've wrestled with trying to not see it as an entirely self-absorbed undertaking. Many times I've come perilously close to, once again, casting aside the idea until Someday or perhaps Never. But no matter how much justifying jiujitsu I perform, I've come to the conclusion that there are elements of this that will always remain a bit egotistical. And yet, I believe there can be more. This trip can also be an opportunity to further refine our relationships with one another, and as a family. To define and bolster and our identity as a close-knit unit that thrives on spending time together and supports each other's passions and desires to experience adventure in life. The backing of my wife has been instrumental in deciding to continue to pursue this dream. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to develop and see a plan to fruition. As she has sat down with me to outline the day to day logistics, she reminds me that there will not be a better time than now and that the only certain way to fulfill any important ambition in life is to act. If you can go after a dream with the genuine love and support of the people who matter most to you, well that sounds like a pretty good way to live. Having her and my son with me will qualitatively augment the endeavor. And though he will be too young to have any memories of the trip, I believe that in some way, it will still be impactful to his development as well as to our growth as a family. While that is the ultimate objective, I'm also aware that there will be moments of unavoidable difficulty and uncertainty out there. It's one thing to outline a prospective mileage, nutrition, and lodging schedule and to imagine everyone having a great time the entire trip, but those are just words and unrealistic expectations. It's quite another thing to execute a plan while staying true to your values, especially when that involves pivoting on the fly because a mileage goal went out the window days ago and your soon-to-be toddler is having a meltdown because his diaper exploded and he just wants to listen to track 2 from the new Adele album on repeat. Because of this and the challenges that will inevitably arise, I am eagerly awaiting the day to return the favor and offer support Melissa and Felix's dreams, even, and especially if, it involves lot of Adele. </p>
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<p>Another positive outcome of this trip will be the opportunity to spend time with my parents, as well as my brother and his family, who still reside in NC. Tim Urban wrote a poignant post in 2015 called <a href="https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Tail End</a> that does a masterful job in presenting our lives and the time we have left though different visual models. He opens with illustrations of some more trivial things like the number of Presidents that we're likely to live through or the number of books that we have left to read. His post then crescendos to an illustration that I continue to think about quite regularly. It's a grid that depicts the percentage of in-person time that one has left to spend with their parents, if we're fortunate, as none of this time is guaranteed. Urban surmises that a person in their mid-30's, in a situation like mine where my parents live across the country, has roughly 5% of their total "in-person parent time" remaining. That's incredibly sobering. But shy of a major relocation, there's not much that can change that fact. While the numbers are what they are, we can still make the most of them. I firmly believe, alongside doing whatever good we can do in our corners of the universe, that intentionally creating experiences with the people we love should be one of our most important priorities in life. </p>
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<p>While my parents will not be joining for the entire trip, they've offered to help where they can. And at the end of the journey, perhaps sitting on the beach or deck overlooking the ocean, I hope to spend some time celebrating with them, my wife and son, and brother and his family. We'll talk about long ago memories of North Carolina and about the wild adventure that just transpired. But most of all, we'll simply enjoy the present moment and company. </p>
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<p></p>2021- RACE LOG AND BLOG POST- races, training updates, health and injury updates, race photos.tag:pikespeaksports.us,2022-01-03:5021591:BlogPost:8719452022-01-03T21:30:00.000ZGerald "G Man" Romerohttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/GeraldRomero
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<p>2021 KICK-0FF UPDATE - March 2nd, 2021--<br/> <br/> My Dearest running Broskies and loyal followers !!!- my race calendar is finally filling up -- so far some of the main races on the calender coming up is :<br/> <br/> GRAND PRIX 5K ON ST PATS DAY.<br/> THREE CREEKS HALF MARATHON-DENVER-APRIL 3, 2021.<br/> MAD MOOSE RATTLER 10K AT PALMER PARK.<br/> MAD MOOSE HIGH DRIVE CHALLENGE-BEAR CREEK PARK- CO SPGS- MAY 2021.<br/> THE VAIL TRAIL SERIES THROUGH THE SUMMER TO INCLUDE THEIR SIGNATURE EVENT- THE VAIL HILL CLIMB.<br/> GARDEN OF THE GODS 10 MILE.<br/> BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE.<br/> PIKES PEAK ASCENT.<br/> PIKES PEAK MARATHON.<br/> XTERRA RACES (IF NOT CANCELLED)-- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN UTAH, WORLD TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HAWAII IN DECEMBER, AND PLAN ON DOING THE LOCAL XTERRA RACES IF NOT CANCELLED.<br/> THE MASTER'S USA MOUNTAIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUSTRIA IN SEPTEMBER.<br/> GNAR GNAR USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K CHAMPIONSHIPS.<br/> SPARTAN TRAIL-COLORADO SPRINGS<br/> SPARTAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-IF NOT CANCELLED<br/> USA TRACK AND FIELD RACE LONG DISTANCE RACE SERIES<br/> BOSTON MARATHON- IF NOT CANCELLED.<br/> CHICAGO MARATHON- IF NOT CANCELLED.<br/> NEW YORK MARATHON- IF NOT CANCELLED.<br/> MAD MOOSE- BEARS EARS 30K-MOAB, UTAH<br/> LAS VEGAS HALF MARATHON- NEW DATE IS FEBRUARY 22ND, 2022 !!!<br/> <br/> MORE TO BE ADDED ONCE CONFIRMED !!! STAY TUNED !!<br/> <br/> * Bolder Boulder- the regular venue is cancelled- Bolder Boulder is going to hold live 10k events that you complete on your time. I don't like this, it sucks they cant hold the real race.<br/> <br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> <br/> I have completed a series of (3) gel cushioning injections last year in October in my left knee.<br/> <br/> I completed left shoulder surgery on December 17, 2020- this was to fix an injury I sustained when I fell and hit my shoulder on a boulder in the Pikes Peak Marathon in 2017; I finished the marathon; I decided to finally take care of this; my surgeon fixed a S.L.A.P tear in my shoulder and reattached my bicep. I have been doing physical therapy from December to March 10, 2021- my left shoulder is doing fantastic !!!<br/> <br/> March 2021-- I am back on the trails and hitting specific strength training routines. No racing yet. No lactates yet; long runs; or hard workouts--to be started soon. GETTING READY FOR THE BIG CHAMPIONSHIP USA AND USA TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS COMING SOON.<br/> Continuing-- rehab on shoulder; strengthening legs and quads; proper training form for propulsion; proper nutrition and a new diet; knee correction; subliminal training; proper law of attraction; correct stretching principles and microfiber reduction.<br/> <br/> I have officially stopped consuming any kind of animal products- to include no meat, no dairy of any kind, no egg yolks. Chicken is just as bad as beef and pork. Salmon and any other fish is also just as bad and contains many toxins and inflammatories- to include heme iron which you want to avoid. I have studied the science and effects of this not only on us but how bad it also effects our environment- and I officially declare myself as a PLANT BASED ATHLETE !!! I will have egg whites- especially for a recovery meal but only limited as egg whites are also toxic in large amounts. I only like to take vegan protein, not protein from dairy. I only drink high quality beer and micro-brews and I am trying to also drink gluten free beers when I can as well !! Besides outside environmental toxins--You get 90% of all toxins in your body by consuming any animal product and dairy!! And the largest producer of all pollution, land usage, land waste, water waste and usage, and water pollution and toxins is caused by livestock and livestock and agricultural and farm raising !!<br/> <br/> For many, many, years-- I ate all the wrong things, I was raised on a lot of the wrong eating habits from childhood-- but at that time- my parents didn't know any better and was not educated on proper elite athlete diet and training when I was being raised; and even in my 20's and 30's, I wasn't doing everything right, even though I had a broad range of knowledge in athletics and nutrition -- but still, you can change now and change your future now!!<br/> <br/> BUT I DO WANT TO EMPHASIZE, that even though my diet was not elite and perfect in childhood and growing up-- my father had a huge positive athletic impact on me growing up as he demanded excellence in everything I did- especially when it came too sports-- he was hard on me-- he wanted me to make it big in sports and make money, he taught me that you need to be the best, he pushed me hard to be the best, I was an excellent baseball player, champion soccer player, champion wrestler, state champion swimmer, duathlete and triathlete, awesome martial arts fighter- I could kick any ones ass if I wanted too. He taught me a winning attitude. He taught me that you don't want to be the boring average joe in the stands watching the pro athlete make millions-- No one gives a shit about a boring average joe-- You want to be the elite athlete on field making your fame and fortune and getting noticed-- not the average guy watching from the stands !!!!.<br/> <br/> <br/> If Connor Mcregor or Mayweather would give me a chance to fight them now in 2021, I would take the fight !!!!!!!!<br/> <br/> Remember, you have to do all this the right way-- not all vegetables and fruits are good for you; and you have to stay away from anything that has wheat. There is a whole long list of do not eat vegetables, fruits, and nuts which contain harmful inflammatory lectines and purines.<br/> It amazes me how many athletes that think they have a healthy diet, but are doing it all wrong, and eating the wrong things !!!!<br/> <br/> <br/> I am available to anyone or any media network that would like to interview me on this to share my story and performance enhancement on a vegan diet !!<br/> <br/> <br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> <br/> RACE #1-- MARCH 13, 2021-- 5K ON ST PATS DAY- GRAND PRIX OF RUNNING-- COLD AND SNOWY- NEW COURSE STARTING AND ENDING AT THE NEW OLYMPIC MUSEUM DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS- MIX OF HARD PACKED GRAVEL AND ROAD- MOSTLY FLAT; ABOUT 400 ENTRANTS; NOT A HUGE RACE; NO CHAMPIONSHIP OR PRIZE MONEY; THIS WAS JUST A KICK OFF RACE TO THE 2021 RACING YEAR FOR ME- AS I AM GETTING MYSELF BACK INTO TRAINING AFTER SHOULDER SURGURY AND LACK OF RACING AND HIGH QUALITY TRAINING IN 2020; I AM BEHIND OF WHERE I AM USUALLY EVEN AT THIS POINT IN THE YEAR. 6TH OVERALL MALE- 21:07. THIS WAS A C RACE ON THIS ONE- (RAN IT TO RACE, NOT A HUGE COMPETITIVE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE, WAS NOT TO MY FULL POTENTIAL, MAYBY RACED ABOUT 70% EFFORT).<br/> <br/> <br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #2- April 3, 2021-- THREE CREEKS HALF MARATHON- CHERRY CREEK RESIVOIR- DENVER, CO-- RAN THIS JUST TO FINISH-- LEVEL C RACE EFFORT- 1:46-- 3RD PLACE 45-49 DIVISION AWARD WINNER. GOT A BEER GROWLER WITH RACE LOGO. HOT AND SUNNY-- COURSE: A LOT OF SIDEWALK PATH AND SOME DIRT TRAIL- SOME LIGHT ROLLING TERRAIN. THIS RACE HAD A SMALLER NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR AS IT WAS CANCELLED LAST YEAR- SMALLER RACE BUT STILL COMPETITIVE WITH SOME PRIZE MONEY.<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #3-- APRIL 10, 2021-- RATTLER 10K- (MAD MOOSE)-- PALMER PARK, CO SPGS-- B RACE EFFORT-- WENT WITH A HARDER RACE EFFORT HERE ON THE TRAILS-- 3RD OVERALL-- ROLLING TECHNICAL TRAIL- SUNNY, MILD.<br/> <br/> 50:43--- 2ND MASTER OVERALL-- THEY ONLY WENT ONE DEEP IN MASTER'S.<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _______________________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> TRAINING--- ALTHOUGH THERE WAS ALMOST NOTHING AT STAKE LAST YEAR FOR TRAINING AND RACING-- I AM BEHIND ON MY USUAL TRAINING AND CONDITIONING CYCLE AT THIS TIME. THE PANDEMIC, RACE CANCELLATIONS, AND ME DEALING WITH MY LEFT KNEE AND LEFT SHOULDER SURGURY KEPT MY RACING IN 2020 TO JUST UNDER 10 TOTAL RACES FOR 2020. I ALSO COMPLETED A LOT OF THERAPY, EXERCISES, STRETCHING, MASSAGE, SUBLIMINAL TRAINING, ADVANCED NUTRITION, AND VISUALIZATION TO HELP PREVENT TOTAL TRAINING DETERIORATION.<br/> <br/> WITH THE LACK OF COMPETITONS LAST YEAR, I JUST DIDNT TRAIN LIKE I USUALLY WOULD, YOU CAN LOSE SOME OF YOUR SHARPNESS-- MANY UFC FIGHTERS HAVE STATED THEY LOST THEIR SHARPNESS LAST YEAR BECAUSE THEY BASICALLY WENT THE ENTIRE YEAR WITH OUT FIGHTING FOR EXAMPLE.<br/> <br/> LIKE I SAID ABOVE- I AM GETTING READY FOR AND FOCUSING ON THE BIG CHAMPIONSHIP RACES COMING UP THIS YEAR<br/> <br/> I HAVE THE EYE OF THE TIGER COMING BACK. THE BEST EVER !!!!<br/> <br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #4- SATURDAY-APRIL 24, 2021-- THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RUN 10K- CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, CO<br/> 48:38-- NEW AGE DIVISION COURSE RECORD BY 16:42 FROM 2020---7:51 PACE-- HOT AND SUNNY.<br/> <br/> SPGS- 4TH OVERALL - I HAD MOVED TO 2ND OVERALL AT A POINT LATE IN THE RACE; I WAS IN 6TH FOR THE FIRST MILE AND I CAUGHT THE YOUNG PACK ON THE UPHILL GRIND TO THE HIGH POINT; I TOOK THEM OUT AND FOUGHT IN A BATTLE FOR 2ND THE REST OF THE WAY; IN THE LAST STRETCH INTO THE FINISH I WAS FIGHTING FOR A 2ND OVERALL PLACE BUT GOT OUTSPRINTED BY A 16 YEAR OLD SPRINTER IN THE FINAL 50 FEET AND ENDED UP IN 4TH BY A MERE SECOND; A VERY ELECTRIFYING FINISH AS ALWAYS !!!! TOOK 1ST MASTER OVERALL IN THE AWARDS. WEATHER- HOT AND SUNNY BUT WITH A BITTER WIND AT TIMES.<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> <br/> * Alright, I love watching UFC and boxing of course as many of you know- I have been following Jake Paul- I love his attitude, personality, and controversy, reminds me of me !!!! I would love to get an exhibition boxing match with him, it would be electrifying !!!!!!!! I would race and also train to box Jake Paul !!! A world class runner vs. Jake Paul !!! I know he is looking for some good competition but you never know what could happen !!! I would need some help and some star power to try and make this happen at all. Let me know if anyone has some contacts too.<br/> <br/> I have contacted JOE ROGAN for an interview on the "JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE" PODCAST.<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #5- SATURDAY-MAY 1, 2021-- TAKE 5 IN THE GARDEN- 5 MILE- (MAD MOOSE RACE)- SAME COURSE AS PREVIOUS YEARS; IT WAS CANCELLED IN 2020. ROLLING HILLS STARTING IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR CENTER. 2ND OVERALL-- 34:38-- HOT AND SUNNY. PUSHED IT HERE TO COMPETE- NOT AN A LEVEL RACE- NO CHAMPIONSHIP OR PRIZE MONEY.<br/> GOT THE 1ST OVERALL MASTER'S AWARD (COOL LOOKING WOOD CARVED BALANCED ROCK).<br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #6-- SATURDAY- MAY 15, 2021-- THE BONYARD BOOGIE 13K ( WAS APPROX. 9 MILES)-- 1ST RACE IN THE DYNAFIT VAIL RACE SERIES- EAGLE, COLORADO-- HOT AND SUNNY-- THIS WAS A COMPETITIVE SERIES RACE WITH SOME OTHER ELITE MALE/FEMALE ATHLETS SHOWING UP-- 27TH OVERALL (MALES, FEMALES)-- 6TH IN THE 40-49-- MY TIME= 1:11:06 !! THIS WAS NOT AN A RACE BUT RACED HARD FOR MY TRAINING. COURSE: ROLLING PAVED PATH TO START AND THEN WE GOT ON A ROLLING SINGLE TRACK TRAIL AND THEN A SWITCHBACK CLIMB TO THE TOP AT 7,300 FEET AND THEN A DIRT MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL BACK TO THE FINISH WITH A GENTLY ROLLING FINISH.<br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #7-- SATURDAY- JUNE 5, 2021-- THE HIGH DRIVE CHALLENGE 10 MILE- MAD MOOSE RACE- BEAR CREEK PARK- SAME COURSE AS PREVIOUS YEARS ( FROM BEAR CREEK PARK OUT TO HIGH DRIVE TO THE TOP OF THE DIRT ROAD AT 7,867 FEET AND BACK DOWN THE ROAD AND BEAR CREEK TRAIL TO THE START).<br/> 10TH OVERALL-- 1:21:46-- HOT AND SUNNY-- 3RD MASTER OVERALL.<br/> <br/> * NOT AN A LEVEL RACE BUT HAD SOME COMPETITON IN THE TOP 10. I RACED HARD- AROUND B LEVEL RACING- WITH WHERE I AM AT IN TRAINING-- STILL TOUGH TO GET GOING AT TIMES-- NOT TRAINING IN 2020 AND NOT KEEPING AS SHARP AS I SHOULD HAVE HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON ME AND LUNGS STILL RECOVERING FROM BEING SICK LAST YEAR. WHERE I DID MY BEST RUNNING IN THE RACE WAS ON THE UPHILL GRIND GOING UP HIGH DRIVE. THAT IS WHERE I WAS CATCHING EVERYONE.<br/> <br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #8-- SUNDAY- JUNE 13, 2021---GARDEN OF THE GODS 10 MILE RUN- 1ST LEG OF THE GARDEN TO PEAK CHALLENGE !!<br/> <br/> 33rd overall--- 27th male overall--- 1:09:47 chip time--- 6:59 pace -- I JUST MISSED THE TOP 5 MASTER AWARD-- WON THE 45-49 DIVISION---ETCHED GLASS PLAQUE.<br/> <br/> WEATHER--- HOT, HUMID, SUNNY<br/> <br/> SAME COURSE AS PREVIOUS YEARS FINISHING AT ROCK LEDGE RANCH.<br/> <br/> THIS WAS AN A LEVEL RACE. COMPETITIVE; 1ST LEG OF THE SERIES; PRIZE MONEY.<br/> <br/> FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR I WAS NOT SORE AFTER AND THERE WAS NO PAIN IN MY LEGS. EXCEPT FOR SOME BLISTER SPOTS ON MY FEET I AM ADAPTING BACK TO AGAIN.<br/> <br/> YOUR SYSTEM AND BODY INCLUDING NAILS AND SKIN HAVE TO ACCLIMATE AND RE-ADAPT TO TRAINING AND RACING AGAIN. STILL ADAPTING TO HARD RACING. STILL BUILDING MILES UP AND ENDURANCE AND STRENGHTH. THIS WAS MY SECOND COMPETITIVE TEN MILE IN A YEAR IN A HALF.<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #9-- SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2021-- THE SUMMER SOLSTICE 10K-- 2ND LEG OF THE VAIL SERIES-- Beaver Creek-<br/> <br/> * 4TH PLACE 40-49- 48:12-- long uphill climbing and long rolling downhills-- better position placing than the boneyard boogie in the first vail race. I felt better, stronger, and performed well on the climbing of the switchbacks-- I could tell the difference even from last weekend at the Garden of the Gods 10 mile-- I just felt so much better. The trail felt easier, the hills felt easier and my effort was easier and smoother. I missed a division award by one place. It was very hot, dry, and sunny.<br/> <br/> ________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #10-- SATURDAY- JUNE 26, 2021-- BEARS EARS 30K- 19 MILES-- MONTICELLO, UTAH-- (MAD MOOSE RACE)-<br/> <br/> THIS IS THE LONGEST RACE/RUN I HAVE DONE IN SINCE 2019-- I TOOK 3RD OVERALL. 2:49.<br/> <br/> I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE DISTANCE AT FIRST- BUT I PREPARED MY FEET PROPERLY TO PROTECT MY HOTSPOTS AND MY LEGS WERE FINE AND I FINISHED THE RACE. MY CLIMBING WAS GREAT AND THAT IS WHERE I CAUGHT 68 RACERS TO MOVE INTO 3RD. NOT AN A LEVEL RACE AND I DID NOT GO ALL OUT IN THE FIRST 5 MILES, BUT I PICKED IT UP ON THE CLIMBING ABOUT 5 MILES INTO THE RACE AND PACED MY SELF, NO CHAMPIONSHIPS OR PRIZE MONEY. THEY ONLY GAVE OUT A 1ST OVERALL AWARD. Again, I was not sore after or the day after and my system felt fine as I am acclimating and adapting to training and racing again.<br/> <br/> the course was basically- rolling hills and a gentle climb for the first 5 miles on a dirt road and then to a gently climbing paved road-- then the fun began-- we then got onto a single track trail and began a 6 mile climb to 10,600 feet after starting out at about 6,000 feet. After reaching the top, we dropped down on single track trails to a rolling trail and finally a wider wagon trail downhill to the paved road and back on the rolling dirt road to the finish. THIS WAS A BEAUTIFUL RUN, EVERYTHING WAS VERY GREEN. It did warm up later but the temps were not terribly hot to start with some light cloud cover and it was even breezy and cooler when we were up at 10,600 feet.<br/> <br/> ________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #11-- SATURDAY-JULY 3, 2021-- THE VAIL HILL CLIMB-- VAIL, COLORADO-- 7.7 miles-- THE 3RD RACE IN THE DYNAFIT VAIL RACE SERIES--<br/> <br/> 20th overall-- 1:03 ---- 3rd place division win- 40-49--<br/> <br/> this was a competitive field- the vail hill climb is the series main event- their signature race.<br/> <br/> The course was approximately a 7.7 mile climb on the service ski road up to the mid vail gondola at 10,500 feet. the average grade was about 5.5 percent grade but had some steeper areas as well as a couple gentle short downhill and flat stretches- but a grind to the top. What was important here was I had a descent performance in a bigger competitive race. I won a dynafit insulated water bottle for my 3rd place podium but most importantly I beat guys and females that have been beating me in the other two races- so I am moving up, getting better, getting sharper and of course this was more my type of climbing course, I took out a lot of racers (both male and female) on the way up.<br/> <br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ______________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> SATURDAY-- JULY 17, 2021-- RAN THE DYNAFIT VAIL SERIES- 10K AT 10,000 FEET-- DID NOT GO HARD IN RACE MODE- JUST USED IT AS A PRE RACE RUN FOR THE BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE-- SO NOT COUNTING THIS AS A COMPETITION<br/> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/> RACE # 12--SUNDAY- JULY 18, 2021-- BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE-- RESULTS AND SPLITS ATTACHED:<br/> <br/> BESIDES THE GARDEN OF THE GODS 10 MILE AND THE VAIL HILL CLIMB- THIS WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RACES OF THE YEAR-- BACK TO SOME GOOD COMPETITION- BIGGER LOCAL RACE- CONSIDERING I WAS ONLY DOING 10 MINUTES OF CLIMBING A DAY JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS AGO AS MY DAILY WORKOUT-- I HAVE COME ALONG WAY !!!<br/> <br/> Gerald Romero<br/> Bib: 199<br/> Age: 49 Sex: M AG: 40-49<br/> Colorado Springs, CO<br/> US<br/> <br/> <br/> Finish Time: 2:00:24<br/> Gun Time: 2:00:25<br/> Overall: 18th Sex: 17th Age Group: 6th<br/> Pace: 9:33/mi<br/> <br/> Award Winner:<br/> <br/> <br/> 2nd Age Group — Male 40-49 (Time: 2:00:24)<br/> <br/> Segments:<br/> <br/> <br/> Ascent<br/> Time: 1:14:29<br/> Overall: 16th Sex: 15th AG: 4th<br/> Pace: 11:49/mi<br/> <br/> <br/> Split<br/> <br/> Elapsed<br/> <br/> Difference<br/> <br/> Pace<br/> <br/> Start: 7:00:01<br/> Ws: 0:23:09 0:23:09 12:11/mi<br/> NoName: 0:38:31 0:15:22 12:49/mi<br/> Bobs Road: ~~<br/> Barr Camp: 1:14:29 ~~<br/> <br/> <br/> Descent<br/> Time: 0:45:54<br/> Overall: 30th Sex: 29th AG: 8th<br/> Pace: 7:17/mi<br/> <br/> <br/> Split<br/> <br/> Elapsed<br/> <br/> Difference<br/> <br/> Pace<br/> <br/> Barr Camp: 1:14:29<br/> Bobs Road: ~~<br/> Noname: 1:37:40 ~~<br/> W's: 1:46:54 0:09:14 7:34/mi<br/> Finish: 2:00:24 0:13:29 7:11/mi<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Splits:<br/> <br/> Split<br/> <br/> Elapsed<br/> <br/> Difference<br/> <br/> Pace<br/> <br/> Start: 7:00:01<br/> Ws: 0:23:09 0:23:09 12:11/mi<br/> NoName: 0:38:31 0:15:22 12:49/mi<br/> Bobs Road:<br/> Barr Camp: 1:14:29<br/> Bobs Road:<br/> Noname: 1:37:40<br/> W's: 1:46:54 0:09:14 7:34/mi<br/> Finish: 2:00:24 0:13:29 7:11/mi<br/> <br/> ATTACHED BELOW IS THE TOP 20 RESULTS FOR QUICK REFERENCE--- I WAS ONLY 22 SECONDS OFF OF BEING THE 3RD MASTER AND SECONDS AWAY FROM WINNING MY DIVISION 40-49-- SO I WAS RIGHT THERE- CLOSE TO BREAKING BACK INTO THE LOW END-- WHERE I SHOULD BE COMPETING AT.<br/> <br/> 1 1 1 436 22 M 20-29 Jacob Dewey Jacob Dewey Colorado Springs CO US 0:18:52 0:31:31 1:00:57 1:20:06 1:27:36 1:00:57 0:38:05 1:39:03 1:39:03 7:52/mi<br/> + 2 2 2 434 23 M 20-29 Mason Coppi Mason Coppi Ladera Ranch CA US 0:19:10 0:32:23 1:02:31 1:28:51 1:02:31 0:38:54 1:41:26 1:41:26 8:03/mi<br/> + 3 3 1 209 47 M 40-49 Scott B Gall Scott B Gall Cedar Falls IA US 0:32:30 1:03:29 1:23:37 1:31:39 1:03:29 0:40:34 1:44:04 1:44:06 8:16/mi<br/> + 4 4 2 204 48 M 40-49 Chris Grauch Chris Grauch Nederland CO US 0:20:45 0:34:33 1:06:44 1:34:01 1:06:44 0:38:46 1:45:30 1:45:30 8:22/mi<br/> + 5 5 1 361 33 M 30-39 Travis Lavin Travis Lavin Golden CO US 0:20:24 0:34:16 1:06:13 1:34:08 1:06:13 0:39:35 1:45:49 1:45:49 8:24/mi<br/> + 6 6 2 291 39 M 30-39 Dean Abel Dean Abel Woodland Park CO US 0:20:50 0:35:00 1:07:32 1:27:29 1:34:55 1:07:32 0:38:21 1:45:54 1:45:54 8:24/mi<br/> + 7 7 3 369 32 M 30-39 Christopher Rego Christopher Rego Colorado Springs CO US 0:19:18 0:32:34 1:04:51 1:25:46 1:34:29 1:04:51 0:42:14 1:47:05 1:47:06 8:30/mi<br/> + 8 1 1 438 27 F 20-29 Janelle Lincks Janelle Lincks Thornton CO US 0:20:49 0:34:44 1:07:33 1:36:23 1:07:33 0:40:38 1:48:11 1:48:11 8:35/mi<br/> + 9 8 4 34 35 M 30-39 Jesse T Mascarenas Jesse T Mascarenas Colorado Springs CO US 0:21:37 0:35:56 1:10:00 1:38:43 1:10:00 0:41:00 1:51:00 1:51:00 8:49/mi<br/> + 10 9 3 420 25 M 20-29 Cole Folken Cole Folken Colorado Springs CO US 0:22:18 0:37:24 1:12:43 1:33:39 1:41:40 1:12:43 0:40:34 1:53:17 1:53:18 8:59/mi<br/> + 11 10 5 341 35 M 30-39 Michael Martinez Michael Martinez Colorado Springs CO US 0:23:29 0:39:04 1:14:03 1:34:53 1:42:28 1:14:03 0:40:04 1:54:08 1:54:09 9:04/mi<br/> + 12 11 4 423 24 M 20-29 Grayson Lowe Grayson Lowe Fort Collins CO US 0:21:23 0:36:46 1:12:55 1:42:25 1:12:55 0:42:51 1:55:46 1:55:47 9:11/mi<br/> + 13 12 6 362 33 M 30-39 Michael Bolt Michael Bolt Denver CO US 0:22:52 0:38:30 1:13:54 1:36:05 1:44:11 1:13:54 0:43:01 1:56:56 1:56:57 9:17/mi<br/> + 14 13 7 385 31 M 30-39 Pat Casterline Pat Casterline Evergreen CO US 0:21:35 0:37:06 1:13:49 1:36:01 1:44:28 1:13:49 0:43:53 1:57:42 1:57:42 9:21/mi<br/> + 15 14 3 87 41 M 40-49 Owen Gahan Owen Gahan Colorado Springs CO US 0:22:39 0:38:15 1:14:45 1:37:17 1:45:54 1:14:45 0:43:50 1:58:36 1:58:39 9:25/mi<br/> + 16 15 4 227 45 M 40-49 Cody Cook Cody Cook Colorado Springs CO US 0:23:11 0:38:42 1:15:13 1:46:55 1:15:13 0:44:51 2:00:04 2:00:06 9:32/mi<br/> + 17 16 5 253 43 M 40-49 David Philipps David Philipps Colorado Springs CO US 0:23:06 0:38:23 1:13:44 1:37:33 1:46:50 1:13:44 0:46:27 2:00:12 2:00:12 9:32/mi<br/> + 18 17 6 199 49 M 40-49 Gerald Romero Gerald Romero Colorado Springs CO US 0:23:09 0:38:31 1:14:29 1:37:40 1:46:54 1:14:29 0:45:54 2:00:24 2:00:25 9:33/mi<br/> + 19 18 1 427 18 M 1-19 Alden J Kruse Alden J Kruse Colorado Springs CO US 0:25:40 0:42:10 1:19:45 1:41:28 1:49:23 1:19:45 0:41:30 2:01:16 2:01:20 9:38/mi<br/> + 20 19 1 433 53 M 50-59 Brett Wilson<br/> <br/> __________________________________________________________________________________<br/> _____________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #13-- SATURDAY JULY 24, 2021-- THE COLORADO SPRINGS CLASSIC 10K- (USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K CHAMPIONSHIPS)--- A LEVEL RACE- USATF SANCTIONED RACE WITH PRIZE MONEY.<br/> <br/> MY RESULTS HERE:<br/> <br/> <br/> Classic 10k - Colorado Springs, CO - point to point course- Tiffany Square at Woodmen and I-25 down the Santa Fe trail to Monument valley park-- overcast and humid.<br/> <br/> AWARD-- 3RD PLACE USA TRACK AND FIELD BRONZE MEDAL FOR 45-49.<br/> <br/> Overall:58<br/> <br/> Gender Place:48<br/> <br/> 38:51 -6:15 PACE<br/> <br/> Ultra Sign Up Rank: 76.19%<br/> <br/> * I have been training mostly on trails and climbing on the treadmill but have been doing a patented Craig Young weekly lactate at 0%. This is the flattest road course I have done all year. So speed training is ongoing and improving. Only lactates to this point- no other speed work.<br/> <br/> ___________________________________________________________________________________<br/> ___________________________________________________________________________________<br/> <br/> RACE #14- SATURDAY JULY 31, 2021-- THE BERRY PICKER- 4.6 MILE- VAIL COLORADO- THE DYNAFIT VAIL SERIES--</p>
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<p>RACE #15-- SUNDAY- 8/15/21---THE USA TRACK AND FIELD MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS-- GNAR GNAR-- FORT HOOD - GOVERNMENT CAMP SKI BOWL-- OREGON-- 10K</p>
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<p>2ND PLACE- USA TRACK AND FIELD SILVER MEDAL AWARD FOR 45-49</p>
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<p>* NOW I AM SITTING ON A HUGE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE GOING INTO PIKES PEAK MARATHON WEEKEND NEXT WEEK WITH A GOOD PERFORMANCE AND A USATF SILVER MEDAL WIN. NOW THIS YEAR IS BECOMING VALUABLE AND PROFITABLE TO ME AND MY TRAINING TEAM.</p>
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<p>RACE #16 AND #17-- PIKES PEAK ASCENT AND MARATHON WEEKEND- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - AUGUST 21ST AND AUGUST 22ND-- </p>
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<p>SATURDAY AUGUST 21ST-- PIKES PEAK ASCENT- RESULTS ATTACHED HERE: </p>
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<p>SUNDAY- AUGUST 22- PIKES PEAK MARATHON-- </p>
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<p>Gerald Romero<br/> Bib: 143<br/> Age: 49 Sex: M AG: 45-49<br/> Colorado Springs, CO<br/> US <br/> Finish Time: 6:00:59<br/> Gun Time: 6:01:03<br/> Overall: 117th Sex: 99th Age Group: 9th<br/> Pace: 13:47/mi<br/> Segments: <br/> Ascent<br/> Time: 3:40:44<br/> Overall: 115th Sex: 103rd AG: 8th<br/> Pace: 16:34/mi<br/> Split Elapsed Difference Pace<br/> Start: 7:00:25 <br/> Ws: 0:40:38 0:40:38 13:33/mi<br/> Barr Camp: 1:42:57 1:02:19 13:51/mi<br/> A-Frame: 2:31:55 0:48:57 18:08/mi<br/> 1 to Go: 3:15:23 0:43:27 20:30/mi<br/> Summit: 3:40:44 0:25:21 25:21/mi<br/> Descent<br/> Time: 2:20:15<br/> Overall: 134th Sex: 113th AG: 12th<br/> Pace: 10:53/mi<br/> Split Elapsed Difference Pace<br/> Summit: 3:40:44 <br/> 1 to Go: 3:57:11 0:16:27 16:27/mi<br/> A-Frame: 4:29:04 0:31:53 15:03/mi<br/> Barr Camp: 5:02:58 0:33:53 12:33/mi<br/> NoName: 5:31:48 0:28:49 9:00/mi<br/> Ws: 5:41:52 0:10:04 8:03/mi<br/> Finish: 6:00:59 0:19:06 7:19/mi<br/> Splits:<br/> Split Elapsed Difference Pace<br/> Start: 7:00:25 <br/> Ws: 0:40:38 0:40:38 13:33/mi<br/> Barr Camp: 1:42:57 1:02:19 13:51/mi<br/> A-Frame: 2:31:55 0:48:57 18:08/mi<br/> 1 to Go: 3:15:23 0:43:27 20:30/mi<br/> Summit: 3:40:44 0:25:21 25:21/mi<br/> 1 to Go: 3:57:11 0:16:27 16:27/mi<br/> A-Frame: 4:29:04 0:31:53 15:03/mi<br/> Barr Camp: 5:02:58 0:33:53 12:33/mi<br/> NoName: 5:31:48 0:28:49 9:00/mi<br/> Ws: 5:41:52 0:10:04 8:03/mi<br/> Finish: 6:00:59 0:19:06 7:19/mi</p>
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<p>* NOW I AM SITTING ON TWO BIG RACES, TWO BIG WEEKENDS, AND TWO BACK TO BACK AGE DIVISION PLACES. </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 36pt;">HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TBE !!!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #18- SEPTEMBER 11, 2021-- 17.1 MILES FROM OURAY TO TELLURIDE-- 18TH OVERALL-- 2:53:48-- 1ST PLACE 50-54. </strong></span></p>
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<p> I HIT THE SUMMIT AT 10 MILES IN 1:58:25- 10:09 AVERAGE PACE. </p>
<p>* COURSE WAS 10 MILES UP TO THE SUMMIT AT 13,000 FEET AND 7 MILES DOWN A VERY CRUDE AND ROCKY DOWNHILL. MY CLIMB WAS VERY GOOD-I PICKED OFF SEVERAL JABRONEES GOING UP. I LOST PLACES AND TIME COMING DOWN. THERE ARE SOME RUNABLE AREAS WHERE YOU CAN PICK UP THE PACE AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES DOWN, BUT STRUGGLED IN THE ROCKY AREAS WHERE I WAS TRYING TO BE CAREFUL WITH MY ANKLES. IT WAS GETTING HOT COMING DOWN AND I CAME BACK WITH A SPRINT IN TO THE FINISH TO BREAK A TIE TO TAKE 18TH MALE OVERALL. </p>
<p>* THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE AND FIRST AWARD WIN IN MY NEW AGE DIVISION. </p>
<p>NOW SITTING ON ANOTHER BIG MOUNTAIN RACE, ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT ANY KIND OF A CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OR MONEY RACE, THIS IS MY 3RD LONG RACE IN A ROW IN TWO WEEKS AFTER DOING THE DOUBLE AT PIKES PEAK, AND IT IS A HUGE TOUGH, CHALLENGING LOCAL RACE IN OURAY THAT SELLS OUT IN 20 MINUTES AFTER IT OPENS WITH A FIELD OF 1,200 RACERS WITH SOME GOOD COMPETITION IN THE TOP FIELD-- AND WE CLIMB OVER A 13,000 FOOT SUMMIT AND COME DOWN A STEEP ROCKY 7 MILE DESCENT. PLUS ALSO SITTING ON RACING EVERY WEEKEND IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER WITH BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE, CLASSIC 10K, THE VAIL SERIES RACE 4 MILE STRAIGHT UP THE SKI SLOPE AND DOING THE BIG USA MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 10K IN OREGON ALL WITHIN WEEKS NOW OF EACHOTHER. </p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RACE #19-- SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2021</span>-- GOLDEN BEARS EARS 30K-- MONTICELLO, UTAH-- (40 MINUTES NORTH OF MOAB)-- I AM THE INAUGURAL 2021 CHAMPION AND SET A RECORD ON THIS COURSE-- 18.6 MILES OF ROLLING TRAILS. </strong></p>
<div class="page-wrap" id="page">Not a huge race or a championship race, but one of Mad Moose's most beautiful courses and an inaugural fall race of the summer Bears Ears race with the same course. SO HERE THIS WEEKEND-- SITTING ON A GOOD WIN (EVEN THOUGH THIS WASNT A HUGE RACE) AND ANOTHER LONG RACE OF 18.6 MILES IN ELEVATION ON A TOUGH COURSE. AND SITTING ON 3 HUGE MOUNTAIN RACES IN THE LAST MONTH. </div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #20-- SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 26, 2021-- XTERRA USA NATIONAL TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP-- SNOWBASIN SKI RESORT- UTAH</strong></span></p>
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<p>5TH OVERALL AWARD-- AND GOT A DOUBLE AWARD FOR ALSO WINNING THE 50-54 TITLE AS WELL-- AND I WON $200.00 IN PRIZE MONEY FOR 5TH PLACE !</p>
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<p>*AGAIN, SITTING ON ANOTHER BIG LONG DISTANCE TRAIL RACE WITH THIS ONE BEING A CHAMPIONSHIP WITH PRIZE MONEY FOR XTERRA-- THIS IS AN A LEVEL RACE- AND THE 4 TH HUGE LONG MOUNTAIN RACE THIS PAST MONTH.</p>
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<p>BELOW IS THE YOUTUBE LINK FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SUMMARY FOR YOUTUBE-IT WILL SHOW THE BEAUTY OF THE TRAILS OUT THERE ASLO.</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/6UP8UihnqVY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">XTERRA NATIONAL TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP 2021</a></p>
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<p>ROLLING HILL 21K --</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #21-- SUNDAY OCTOBER 3, 2021-- HOT CHOCOLATE 15K - WASHINGTON PARK, DENVER</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>56:48---- 5TH OVERALL---- 6:06 PACE---- 1ST PLACE 50-54</strong></span></p>
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<p>Another good performance-- sporting my neon green Nike 4% next shoes , this time on the road, with an age division win on a 9.3 mile road course coming off a great performance in Utah 6 days ago. Holding a good competition performance streak several weeks in a row now with no weekend breaks and a heavy racing schedule right now. </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>R</strong></span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ACE #22 AND #23-- CHICAGO MARATHON WEEKEND-- OCTOBER 9TH AND 10TH, 2021----</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>RACE #24- SATURDAY- OCTOBER 16, 2021---- THE COLFAX HALF MARATHON-- CITY PARK, DENVER-- AN A-LEVEL RACE- COMPETITION, BRAGGING RIGHTS AND AWARDS. Sitting on another big road race 6 days out of Chicago Marathon weekend and another division place win. </strong></em></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #25-- SATURDAY- OCTOBER 23, 2021-- THE BOBCAT 25K TRAIL RACE-- PALMER PARK--</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>THIS IS THE USA TRACK AND FIELD 25K TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND IT IS PART OF THE ONGOING USA TRACK AND FIELD LONG DISTANCE SERIES. </strong></span></p>
<p>15.4 MILES THROUGH PALMER PARK TECHNICAL TRAILS--2000 feet of total elevation gain. </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1<strong>ST PLACE USATF MEDAL AWARD. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Note: <em>there was an issue with a Palmer Park resident pullin the blue course flags off the course at around 10 miles up on the bluff which caused me and the other top ten guys and the top 2 females to have to stop and make sure we were on the right course including Joe Gray which caused him to take 3rd and caused me to lose some time at that point. But we stayed on course and continued to race it out. </em></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #26- SUNDAY-OCTOBER 31, 2021-- THE KOOKY SPOOKY HALF MARATHON- GOLDEN, COLORADO. </strong></span> An out and back course from the stadium all on concrete paths through Ralston Creek an residential with a good steady climb at mile 10 and down concrete switchbacks and then back to the stadium. Cold and overcast with temperatures in the 30's. Not any type of a championship or prize money but got an outback gift card and an award for 3rd overall. </p>
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<p>RACE #27 AND #28-- WALT DISNEY WORLD WINE AND DINE HALF MARATHON WEEKEND- 10K AND HALF MARATHON - EPCOT-ORLANDO- FLORIDA -- 1st Master award overall in the 10k and 1st place 50-54 in the half marathon with 8th overall. </p>
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<p>RACE #28-- WINE AND DINE HALF MARATHON- SUNDAY- OCTOBER 7TH-- </p>
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<p>Sitting on another big double weekend of racing out of State- in Florida-- in two more big competitive races-- We were not in New York for the New York Marathon this weekend but we were representing Colorado very well -- this is a big race weekend for Disney at Epcot. But I will be competing in Boston this coming April of 2022 now that it is back in Boston. I have sent my application out already with my qualifier !!</p>
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<p>I am maintaining a great training and racing cycle and rate that many racers don't do or are unable to do. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #29- SUNDAY NOVEMBER14-- HORSETOOTH HALF MARATHON-- </strong></span></p>
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<p>BIG RACE- IT WAS THE USA TRACK AND FIELD ROAD HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS YEAR-- PRIZE MONEY, AWARDS, AND GREAT COMPETITON IN MALE AND FEMALE-- </p>
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<p>I WON $50 BUCKS IN PRIZE MONEY - 1ST PLACE USATF 50-54; 2ND PLACE OVERALL MASTER FOR USATF PRIZE MONEY AND SILVER MEDAL AWARD. </p>
<p>COURSE: ALL ROAD COURSE-- THIS COURSE YOU HAVE TO RACE IT RIGHT AND USE SOME STRATEGY AS YOU GET A 500 FOOT CLIMB IN THE FIRST MILE- THEN YOU HAVE 3 MORE CLIMBS IN THE FIRST 4 MILES WITH SOME STEEP DOWNHILLS YOU HAVE TO MANAGE ALSO SO YOU DONT TRASH YOUR SELF GOING DOWN EITHER IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE RACE-- EVEN THOUGH IT IS A NET DOWNHILL DROP IN THE RACE YOU STILL GET ONE MORE BIG CLIMB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RACE AND THEN YOU FLATEN OUT TO THE FINISH WITH THE LAST FEW MILES ON A CURVING SIDEWALK PATH. </p>
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<p>I RAN A GOOD SMART RACE AND HAD A GOOD FAST LAST 5K PASSING JABRONEES LEFT AND RIGHT AND TOOK OUT A FEW MORE FEMALES AND CAUGHT SOME MASTERS COMPETITION BEFORE A GREAT KICK IN TO THE FINISH. ANOTHER BIG RACE COMPLETED AND RACKED UP MORE POINTS FOR THE USA TRACK AND FIELD SERIES, WHICH CONCLUDES NEXT SATURDAY WITH THE 5K ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE PUMPKIN PIE 5K IN DENVER AT CITY PARK. </p>
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<p>*the 3rd hill in the first 4 miles of the course. </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>R</strong></em></span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>AC</em></span>E #30-- SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20-- THE USA TRACK AND FIELD 5K ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS- THE PUMPKIN PIE 5K, CITY PARK, DENVER -- ANOTHER BIG USA TRACK AND FIELD RACE THIS TIME FOR THE 5K ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR COLORADO. </strong></span> FAST COMPETITION AND PRIZE MONEY. AN A LEVEL RACE AT CITY PARK IN DENVER. THIS IS THE FINAL RACE IN THE COLORADO USA TRACK AND FIELD LONG SERIES. </p>
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<p>* MY FINAL STANDINGS FOR THE USA TRACK AND FIELD LONG SERIES IS 2ND PLACE IN THE 50-54-- I SHOULD HAVE WON BUT 1ST PLACE EDGED ME OUT TODAY BARELY AND WHAT CAUSED ME TO LOSE VALUABLE POINTS WAS THAT BECAUSE I DID THE CLASSIC 10K AS A 49 YEAR OLD IN JUNE, THEY PUT THAT RACE IN THE 45-49 BRACKET SO I WAS COMPETING IN TWO DIFFERENT AGE DIVISIONS BECAUSE I HAD A BIRTHDAY DURING THE SERIES. </p>
<p>I RECIEVED $125.00 BUCKS IN PRIZE MONEY. </p>
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<p>This jabronee that barely beat me on points only was doing the shorter stuff , I would have mopped the floor with that jabronee in any of the longer trail races. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #31-- THURSDAY-THANKSGIVING DAY- 11/25/21--- THE BRIARGATE YMCA TURKEY TROT- BRIARGATE YMCA , CO SPGS-- </strong></span></p>
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<p>Good annual competitive race, this is a big local race, no prize money and its not any type of a championship and the awards are not great at all-- but this race is a great annual thanksgiving tradition and it does bring a good young competitive crowd. 3 seconds off my Chicago 5k from October and 6 seconds faster than the Pumpkin Pie 5k. </p>
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<p>It was cold and overcast with a dry road this year. Same course as previous years- uphill out to the turnaround and downhill and flat back to the finish. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>IN HAWAII FOR 14 DAYS NOW- GETTING READY TO DO MY 3RD XTERRA TRAIL 21K WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-- THIS YEAR ON MAUI AT THE GLORIOUS RITZ-CARLTON-- WE STARTED OUT ON MAUI - TRAINED ON MAUI- DID THE XTERRA TRAIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-- ISLAND HOPPED TO KUAII FOR FUN AND TRAINING, THEN ISLAND HOPPED TO OAHU AND DID THE HONOLULU MARATHON THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND WHILE ENJOYING WAIKIKI !!!! HELL OF A HUGE DOULBLE RACE EXTRAVAGANZA SQUEEZED INTO TWO WEEKENDS IN HAWAII !!!! </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>NO ONE, CAN DO IT BETTER THAN ME -- MY TRAINING, MY RACING SCHEDULE, MY PERFORMANCE RATE IS AWESOME AND UNBEATABLE !!!! NO ONE GOT TO EXPERIENCE WHAT I DID THIS YEAR !!!!! NOBODY LIVES IT UP BETTER. </em></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RACE #32-- SATURDAY-- DECEMBER 4, 2021-- XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLDS-- 21K WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - RITZ CARLTON- MAUI, HAWAII-- </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I WON MY 3RD XTERRA DIVISION WORLD TITLE - 2 TIMES IN THE 45-49 AND THIS YEAR AS A 50-54 COMPETITOR-- </strong></span><strong>It <span style="text-decoration: underline;">was an honor to compete against the USA mountain racing team to include my local fellow runners Joe Gray and Andy Wacker and against the womens team which made the competition real good this year. </span></strong></p>
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<p>I took it out hard and held my own, I took out one of the USA team females. </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>BIG MARATHON- 2ND BIG RACE IN 7 DAYS FROM XTERRA TRAIL WORLDS. AN ELECTIFYING MONTH AND SET OF RACING TO END THE YEAR WITH BACK TO BACK PODIUM PLACES IN MAUI AT XTERRA TRAIL WORLDS AND OAHU AT HONOLULU MARATHON- NOBODY ENDED 2021 LIKE I DID !!!!!</em></strong></span></p>
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<p>45TH OVERALL/ OUT OF 7,000</p>
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<p>82 DEGREES/ 100% HUMIDIDTY</p>
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<p><strong>END OF RACING FOR 2021 !!!! BUT NOT THE END OF TRAINING AND RACING-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>TAKING SOME EASY TRAINING DAYS FOR A COUPLE WEEKS AND BACK TO WORK FOR 2022-- TO GET READY FOR ALL THE BIG STUFF IN 2022-- BOSTON MARATHON COMING UP IN APRIL-- I AM ENTERED AND MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED !!! </strong></p>
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<p><strong>I WILL KICK OFF 2022 WITH THE ANNUAL TRADITION OF THE RESCUE RUN 10K. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>32 TOTAL RACES COMPLETED FOR 2021 WITH A LATE TRAINING AND RACING START AFTER SHOULDER SURGURY AND KNEE INJECTIONS IN LATE 2020. </strong></p>
<p><strong>MOST OF THESE 32 RACES WERE HIGH KEY, HIGH QUALITY RACES-- CHAMPIONSHIPS, PRIZE MONEY, QUALIFICATION RACES, A LEVEL COMPETITIVE MARATHONS, TRAIL RUNS, BIG PROFILE RACES, SEVERAL BIG ROAD HALF MARATHONS, USATF COMPETITONS IN THE COLORADO SERIES TO INCLUDE THE USATF MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS, I DID THE DOUBLE AT PIKES PEAK ASCENT. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>GOOD COMEBACK THIS YEAR, STARTING OUT LATE WITH TRAINING AND RACING AND LOSING TIME AND TRAINING IN 2020 WITH HEALING SURGURY AND RACE CANCELLATION DUE TO FUCKING COVID. </strong></p>
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<p>THERE WILL BE A 2021 SUMMARY TO KICK OFF MY 2022 BLOG !!!!</p>
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<p></p>2020- RACE LOG AND BLOG- RACING, TRAINING RESULTS, PHOTOS, FUTURE COMPETITIONS HERE !!tag:pikespeaksports.us,2021-03-02:5021591:BlogPost:8458002021-03-02T17:30:00.000ZGerald "G Man" Romerohttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/GeraldRomero
WHATEVER IT IS YOU ARE FEELING--- IS A PERFECT REFLECTION OF WHAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BECOMING<br></br>
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* I have lightened up my mileage and physical training this past month for some recovery from my amazing 2019 racing year- I have been doing some easy base mileage on trails and the treadmill to begin my training cycle for 2020. I ended the 2019 racing year with the Pueblo-Rock Canyon Half…
WHATEVER IT IS YOU ARE FEELING--- IS A PERFECT REFLECTION OF WHAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BECOMING<br/>
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* I have lightened up my mileage and physical training this past month for some recovery from my amazing 2019 racing year- I have been doing some easy base mileage on trails and the treadmill to begin my training cycle for 2020. I ended the 2019 racing year with the Pueblo-Rock Canyon Half Marathon. I started the racing year with the Rescue Run 10k at Palmer Park, but still continuing a gentle low mileage training cycle at this time then will ramp up mileage, training structure, and strength and conditioning. But the passion and focus never stopped. The visualization and manifestation for greatness is ongoing 24 hours a day. Will continue utilizing arm weights during runs as I have for the past few years. I utilize my training mask in various workouts.<br/>
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Continue maintaining care of my left kneecap.<br/>
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SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2019--<br/>
I had an excellent racing performance resume from 2019-- 58 total races in 2019-- I raced all over the country in 2019- to include Walt Disney races in Florida; Xterra World Trail championships in Oahu, Hawaii- 2 time division world champion, Las Vegas Half marathon division win; My Boston Marathon debut with bronchitis and pneumonia; my first Chicago marathon appearance in electrifying fashion with a 3:06; Raced in Moab, Utah; and many big events here all throughout Colorado. I won the Master's title in almost every event I did; I doubled again at Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon and got a division win in each race; 1st master overall in the Pikes Peak Ascent, I won USA track and field masters division races; and got some of the best times in half marathons that I've had in several years.<br/>
I got my half marathon down to the very low 1:20s -I hit a 1:18:01 last year.<br/>
I won 2 Xterra races; 2019 XTERRA national champion.<br/>
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I WAS ON AN AWESOME ROLL IN RACES AND TRAINING-- BIG CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS ESPECIALLY FROM AUGUST ON-- I WOULD SAY MY ROAD HALF MARATHON WAS MY BIGGEST IMPROVEMENT AND MY TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN RACING.<br/>
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I HAD TO RE-DIRECT MY THOUGHTS BACK TO WHERE THEY SHOULD BE AS STATED BY THE LAW OF ATTRACTION.<br/>
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* I have been invited to be on the USA team for the Masters Mountain Running championships this September 4th and 5th in Austria.<br/>
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* I am going back to the Boston Marathon this April, Returning to the Chicago Marathon in October, shooting for the New York Marathon, Doubling again at the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon, Returning to Hawaii for a division title three peat at the Xterra World Trail Championships, I will be back in Las Vegas for the Half Marathon in November, obtaining some new sponsorships, making money, obtaining fame and respect.<br/>
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1. JANUARY 1, 2020-- RESCUE RUN 10K-- lower training mileage-- 10th overall-- 2nd place 45-49 division award-- 40:44- about 30 seconds faster than last years time.<br/>
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WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND- DOPEY CHALLENGE<br/>
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There is no money on the line or a national championship here- but this is a big event for the Walt Disney World running circuit and is their most popular, competitive, and largest racing competition in Florida. The registration numbers get into the 14,000 + for all the races. And registration for the Dopey challenge is $600.00 per person alone. The 5k is just a fun run and an event for the Dopey challenge but the 10k, half marathon, and full marathon all have good competition. There are top three awards and age division awards are mailed to top three in all 5 year age divisions and there are also Master's Awards given too for each race except the 5k.<br/>
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THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY- JANUARY 8, 9, 10, AND 11-- WALT DISNEY WORLD DOPEY CHALLENG--<br/>
JANUARY 8TH- 5K-- EASY FUN RUN- NOT A REAL COMPETITON- NOTHING AT STAKE EXCEPT TO COMPLETE THE DOPEY CHALLENGE.<br/>
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2. JANUARY 9TH- 10K-- 38:12-- 23RD OVERALL-- 1ST PLACE 45-49 AWARD-6:09 PACE.<br/>
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3. JANUARY 10TH- HALF MARATHON-- IN 98% HUMIDITY AND 80 DEGREES-- 1:27:33-- 37TH OVERALL-- AND ANOTHER 1ST PLACE 45-49 DIVISION AWARD--6:41 PACE.<br/>
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JANUARY 11TH- MARATHON-- NOT COUNTING AS A COMPETITON-- TOOK IT EASY-- NO COMPETITIVE RACING.<br/>
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WALT DISNEY WORLD DOPEY CHALLENGE COMPLETED.<br/>
2 AGE DIVISION WINS BACK TO BACK.<br/>
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4 SUPERBOWL SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 2, 2020- THE SUPER HALF MARATHON- OUT AND BACK ON THE SANTA FE GREENWAY TRAIL FROM DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS-- TO THE AUSTIN BLUFFS BRIDGE AND BACK TO FINISH UNDER THE BIJOU BRIDGE ON GRAVEL, CONCRETE, AND ASPHALT-- SAME COURSE AS PREVIOUS YEARS- IT WAS HOT THIS YEAR- SEEMED EVERYONE WAS KIND OF SLOW AND SLUGGISH TODAY. I DID NOT PUSH IT SUPER HARD- JUST GETTING IN THE RACE AND TRAINING BUT TAKING IT SLOW ON MY LEFT KNEE CAP AND BUILDING UP MILEAGE AND STRUCTURE.<br/>
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5--.8-- FEBRUARY 22ND AND 23RD, 2020-- THE GASPARILLA MICHELOBE ULTRA CHALLENGE-- TAMPA, FLORIDA-<br/>
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SATURDAY- FEBRUARY 22ND- RACED A 15K AND THEN A 5K RIGHT AFTER.<br/>
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SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 23RD- RACED A HALF MARATHON AND THEN AN 8K RIGHT AFTER.<br/>
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PATELLAR FEMORAL SYNDROME (ACHONDROMALASIA) TRACKING CORRECTION WITH:<br/>
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SPECIFIC STRENGTH EXCERSISES ON - HIPS, HAMSTRINGS, AND ELASTICITY (JUMPING EXCERCISES)<br/>
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I DID NOT FEEL GOOD EITHER AT THE SUPERBOWL HALF IN COLORADO SPRINGS ON SUPERBOWL SUNDAY.<br/>
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I STILL RECEIVED (3) AWARDS- PLACING IN THE TOP 10% IN THE 15K, THE 5K, AND THE HALF MARATHON ( WHICH WAS THE MAIN SIGNATURE EVENT HERE). I MISSED OUT ON THE MASTER'S AWARDS. THERE WAS PRIZE MONEY GIVEN OUT BUT ONLY TO THE LOCAL RACERS, NOT OUT OF TOWN RACERS DUE TO THE OLYMPIC TRIALS. NO OTHER TYPE OF USA CHAMPIONSHIP, BUT THIS WAS A BIG LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT IN TAMPA- AND ALL FOUR RACES WAS THE MICHELOBE ULTRA CHALLENGE- SO WE GOT 4 TOTAL MEDALS FOR EACH RACE AND THE MICHELOBE ULTRA CHALLENGE MEDAL FOR A TOTAL OF 5 RACE MEDALS AND 4 RACE SHIRTS. IT IS A REALLY COOL RACE CHALLENGE WITH TWO DAYS OF AWARDS AND POST RACE PARTIES !!!<br/>
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AT THIS TIME- SINCE RACING THE GASPARILLA MICHELOBE ULTRA CHALLENGE ON FEBRUARY 22ND AND 23RD-- WITH THE COVID-19 ISSUE - NO RACING OR COMPETITION SINCE THEN-- ALL RACES/COMPETITIONS THAT WERE ON THE SCHEDULE HAVE BEEN EITHER CANCELLED OR POSTPONED UP TO NOW. I AM UTILIZING THIS TIME NOW TO TRAIN EASY AND BUILD BACK UP AGAIN AFTER MY AMAZING, THRILLING, AND ELECTRIFYING 2019 RACING YEAR !!!<br/>
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RIGHT NOW THERE IS NOTHING AT STAKE WITH ALL THE RACE CANCELLATIONS. I WILL BUILD UP TRAINING AND STRENGHTHEN AND CORRECT MY LEFT PATELLA. AND THEN KICK JABRONEES ASSES, GAIN FAME AND FORTUNE WHEN WE CAN COMPETE AGAIN.<br/>
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THE BIGGER, HIGH CALIBER, CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS ARE LATER IN THE YEAR OR HAVE BEEN POSTPONED LATER IN THE YEAR, (LIKE BOSTON MARATHON HAS NOW TENTATIVELY BEEN POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 14TH FOR EXAMPLE).<br/>
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I AM READY- I HAVE MY NIKE VAPORFLY ZOOM X NEXT % READY TO ROCK AND FUCKING ROLL BABY !!!<br/>
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October 27, 2020--<br/>
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All my peeps-- Its been a wild year !!! Pretty much all of my high caliber big races and championships were cancelled throughout the year-- THE QUEEN kept track of all cancellations and postponements through the year; we deferred several races; Nancy Hobbs contacted all of us getting ready to do the USA Master's championships in August this year to inform us that it was postponed until 2021. Boston marathon, Chicago marathon, USA Masters world Mountain running championships, Xterra races to include the World trail championships in Hawaii all ultimately cancelled for 2020 although you had a virtual option to do for all these this year- I had no interest in any virtual stuff- no reason or need for it ; plus most of our local high caliber Colorado races all ultimately cancelled to 2021. Most of our local turkey trots and Christmas runs are all virtual.<br/>
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I did not do the Pikes Peak marathon because I was not ready to compete on a high level at that time due to my care of my patellar tracking issues and lack of proper training.<br/>
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I have trained easy all year; Focusing on correcting some left knee patellar tracking correction; working on running form again; and changing my diet again too plant based and key vegetables; keeping in mind certain vegetables are still horrible for you packed with lectins. I am avoiding lectins and purines.<br/>
I drink good high quality beer, only the best micro-brews. No cheap crap.<br/>
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As far as my experimentation for the POSE METHOD that I said I was going to try; there are some good principles involved with the form and method but you just don't get to utilize propulsion principles in any of the three steps, you lose your method of forward propulsion. Falling does equal speed, but you can only fall when your going fast at least 180 steps per minute. I like the old revolution running principles personally. I like shooting my knee forward on the takeoff causing a natural heel flick which propels you and utilizing a wide stride angle -- a large stride angle = your speed; flexibility = speed.<br/>
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THERE IS NOTHING AT STAKE YET AS FAR AS COMPETITION OR CHAMPIONSHIPS- AT THIS MOMENT NO NEED FOR INTENSE TRAINING YET- HARD WORKOUTS ARE A WASTE OF TIME STILL RIGHT NOW AS FAR AS COMPETITION TIMING IS CONCERNED- ITS ALMOST TIME TO HIT IT HARD- REMEMBER--- TRAINING NEVER STOPPED- JUST EASY RIGHT NOW.<br/>
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BUT, I AM BEHIND ON TRAINING AND CONDITIONING GOING INTO 2021, especially for key races in January, February, March, and April.<br/>
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* THERE ARE MAJOR RACES THAT ARE STILL DETERMINING IF AND WHEN THEY CAN BE HELD FOR THE FIRST PART OF THE 2021 YEAR DUE TO COVID. SO THE FIRST PART OF THE YEAR IS STILL NOT CLEAR FOR SOME OF THE RACES STILL.<br/>
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MY LEFT KNEE-- There is nothing wrong with my joint or ligaments or anything, just dealing with some tracking issues, it only started a couple of years ago but flared up again last December, so its been tough dealing with this over the year, but good timing with all the race cancellations for 2020. I have gotten 3 shots of gel cushioning this month. Going to start strength training again. My left shoulder has been irritated at times from my fall on the downhill in the Pikes Peak Marathon in 2017, getting a cortisone shot for that. Utilizing tracking braces for my left patella.<br/>
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CONTINUING: Patellar tracking brace; KT taping methods; DMSO; subliminal training; strength training;<br/>
getting back to proper Law of Attraction thought patterns.<br/>
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CONTINUING WITH RACING FOR 2020--<br/>
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SATURDAY JULY 22, 2020-- I COMPETED IN THE MAD MOOSE CLASSIC 10K- USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K CHAMPIONSHIPS-<br/>
3RD MASTER OVERALL-- $50.00 PRIZE MONEY. 44:03.<br/>
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The Dynafit Vailracing series was still a go this year with wave starts. I competed in the 5k short series. I completed the Evergold 5k, 10k at 10,000 feet, the berry picker 4 mile, Camp Hale 5k, Summer Solcist 5k, and the Boneyard boogie 8.6 mile. They took your best 3 race times. I made a comeback and won the series championship and Masters championship for the short series.<br/>
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I did the 4 mile trail race at Bear Creek Park for the Mad Moose High Drive Challenge on October 3, 2020-- 2nd overall. Still knocking out a couple miles a day on easy trails and treadmill. 28:33.<br/>
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SATURDAY- OCTOBER 24, 2020-- COMPETED IN THE MAD MOOSE RATTLER 10K AT PALMER PARK-- ROLLING TECHNICAL TRAILS AND HILLS- COOL START - 3RD OVERALL- 49:22- 1ST MASTER.<br/>
Great to continue racing, this was not any kind of a championship race, no money involved.<br/>
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So this takes me up to the end of October 2020. I am still a go for the USA Masters Mountain Championships in Austria- 2021. I am going to get ready for that.<br/>
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I got my Nike Next % vaporflys ready to rock and roll and I have my Nike alphafly next% ready to go. I HAVE THE COOLEST RACING OUTFITS READY TO GO. TOP OF THE LINE TRAINING TO COME, TOP OF THE LINE NUTRITION UNDERWAY, TOP OF THE LINE RECOVERY, AND THE BEST SUPPORT FROM THE QUEEN, FAMILY, MY WONDERFUL COACHING STAFF, AND MY RUNNING PEEPS COMMUNITY THAT STANDS BEHIND ME.<br/>
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* I am Keeping my thoughts and images in the proper re-direction and state of mind. VERY IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!!!!<br/>
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*AS OF RIGHT NOW, OCTOBER 29, 2020-- THE BOSTON MARATHON JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE 2021 BOSTON MARATHON JUST GOT POSTPONED TO FALL OF 2021 WITH A DATE TO BE DETERMINED STILL. So--- the start of 2021 might be a little undetermined with some racing here and there.<br/>
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* The 2021 Dopey Challenge in Florida, Epcot, held in January, is cancelled for 2021.<br/>
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LAST ENTRY AND UPDATE FOR 2020 FOR ALL OF MY RUNNING PEEPS AND FOLLOWERS-- 2020 RECAP--<br/>
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I TOOK CARE OF SOME PATELLAR KNEE ISSUES ON MY LEFT KNEE ALL YEAR- RECEIVED 3 GEL CUSHIONING SHOTS IN OCTOBER.<br/>
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BACKED OFF TRAINING BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING AT STAKE WITH COVID AND CANCELLATION OF MAJOR RACES THAT WERE HIGH STAKES FOR RECOGNITION, FAME, AND FORTUNE.<br/>
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BEFORE THE COVID RESTRICTIONS STARTED IN MARCH-- I HAD COMPLETED THE RESCUE RUN 10K, ALL 4 RACES IN THE DOPEY CHALLENGE IN EPCOT, FLORIDA- 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON, AND MARATHON, THE SUPERBOWL HALF MARATHON IN COLORADO SPRINGS, AND THE GASPARILLA DISTANCE CHALLENGE IN TAMPA FLORIDA ( 15K, 5K, HALF MARATHON, 5 MILE)--- AT THIS TIME, MY LEFT KNEE WAS NOT FEELING GOOD AND I WAS NOT TRAINING FULLY.<br />
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I COMPETED IN THE VAIL SHORT SERIES IN THE SUMMER AND WON THE 45-49 MASTER'S SERIES. ALSO COMPETED IN THE RATTLER 10K, CLASSIC 10K, AND THE HIGH DRIVE 4 MILE.<br/>
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FOUND SOME KNEE BRACES AND KT TAPING THAT WORK ON PATELLAR CORRECTION TO UTILIZE IN COMPETITION AS NEEDED.<br/>
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GOT SCHEDULED AND RECEIVED SHOULDER SURGURY TO FIX A SLAP TEAR FROM A FALL IN THE PIKES PEAK MARATHON IN 2017.<br/>
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WILL GET BACK TO SERIOUS TRAINING AFTER HEALING OF SHOULDER SURGURY AND BUILDING BACK UP MY TRAINING BASE .<br/>
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CHANGED MY DIET TO ALMOST VEGAN THIS PAST YEAR-- NO MORE TOXIC MEAT OR FISH EATING - AND CONTINUE TO AVOID BAD FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND NUTS AND WHOLE GRAINS. I WILL GO INTO MORE OF MY DIET AND SUPPLEMENTS MORE IN MY 2021 BLOG !!!<br/>
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MY BEST TO ALL MY PEEPS AND FELLOW RUNNERS AND SEE YOU OUT THERE ON THE TRAILS AND IN THE RACES IN 2021 !!!ROLL Bike Art Festival to extend Deadline for Entriestag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-04-03:5021591:BlogPost:8462002020-04-03T03:36:44.000ZAmy Seltzerhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/AmySeltzer
<p><span>ROLL is now extending the 2020 Deadline for Entries to allow artists to work during Colorado's SIH Ordinance. The new deadline is Friday, April 17, 2020. Please send your inquiries to amy3mt@gmail.com</span></p>
<p><span>ROLL is now extending the 2020 Deadline for Entries to allow artists to work during Colorado's SIH Ordinance. The new deadline is Friday, April 17, 2020. Please send your inquiries to amy3mt@gmail.com</span></p>NO JQRC run on the 17thtag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-03-14:5021591:BlogPost:8460992020-03-14T15:57:00.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>The Planned Off-Site St.Patty's Day Run at BRC is CANCELLED. There is NO JQRC run on the 17th.</p>
<p>This was not an easy decision but since it was already an off-site it was easier to decide. The run on the 24th is still on at the Pub but that could change. The club is working with JQ Pub leadership to decide on a plan. There is a possibility that the sign-in process could be modified to keep everyone safe.</p>
<p>The Planned Off-Site St.Patty's Day Run at BRC is CANCELLED. There is NO JQRC run on the 17th.</p>
<p>This was not an easy decision but since it was already an off-site it was easier to decide. The run on the 24th is still on at the Pub but that could change. The club is working with JQ Pub leadership to decide on a plan. There is a possibility that the sign-in process could be modified to keep everyone safe.</p>This week at JQRC 10 March 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-03-08:5021591:BlogPost:8457832020-03-08T14:51:33.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Get your GREEN on and your kilts ready as next week is our annual Saint Patrick’s JQRC run!!!!!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through April 30, 2020: <br></br>*** March 17: St Patrick’s Day Run<br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br></br>- March 24/April 21, 28: Profile by Sanford<br></br>- March…</p>
<p>Get your GREEN on and your kilts ready as next week is our annual Saint Patrick’s JQRC run!!!!!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through April 30, 2020: <br/>*** March 17: St Patrick’s Day Run<br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br/>- March 24/April 21, 28: Profile by Sanford<br/>- March 31/April 21, 28: Run to the Shrine<br/>- April 28: Safe Place for Pets</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>At first an ordeal and then an accomplishment, the daily run becomes a staple, like bread, or wine, a fine marriage, or air. It is also a free pass to friendship.<br/>– Benjamin Cheever</p>This week at JQRC 03 March 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-02-29:5021591:BlogPost:8460652020-02-29T15:50:17.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Happy March everyone.</p>
<p>Congratulations to Kyle Swift with 300 JQRC runs last week!!!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br></br>- Girl Scout Cookie Sale</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through April 30, 2020: <br></br>*** March 17: St Patrick’s Day Run<br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br></br>- March 24/April 21, 28: Profile by…</p>
<p>Happy March everyone.</p>
<p>Congratulations to Kyle Swift with 300 JQRC runs last week!!!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br/>- Girl Scout Cookie Sale</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through April 30, 2020: <br/>*** March 17: St Patrick’s Day Run<br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br/>- March 24/April 21, 28: Profile by Sanford<br/>- March 31/April 21, 28: Run to the Shrine<br/>- April 28: Safe Place for Pets</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>At the end of a marathon, it’s going to hurt whether you’re speeding up or slowing down. You may as well push.<br/>– Summer Sanders</p>2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Championshipstag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-02-15:5021591:BlogPost:8457502020-02-15T20:11:32.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>The 2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Championships will be held at the Colorado Mountain College Leadville campus on February 29 and March 1 (approaching quickly!). The race is open to recreational racers via registration through RunReg, and under the auspices of the U.S. Snowshoe Association. CMC hosted the Colorado Cup on January 25 and had a number of HS XC teams enter, including runners from Palmer HS and a team from Cheyenne Mountain HS.</p>
<p><br></br>JQRC is thrilled to have Colorado…</p>
<p>The 2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Championships will be held at the Colorado Mountain College Leadville campus on February 29 and March 1 (approaching quickly!). The race is open to recreational racers via registration through RunReg, and under the auspices of the U.S. Snowshoe Association. CMC hosted the Colorado Cup on January 25 and had a number of HS XC teams enter, including runners from Palmer HS and a team from Cheyenne Mountain HS.</p>
<p><br/>JQRC is thrilled to have Colorado Springs runners (all ages) participate, as snowshoe racing is a perfect opportunity for runners to continue their fitness levels and get competition experience throughout the winter months. The race course is on a beautiful, groomed trail system directly on the campus, and they’ve had an abundance of snow this winter so the trail conditions are outstanding! And who doesn’t want to race at 10,200 feet, right!</p>
<p><br/>The links below provide have background on the race, the course, registration, entry fees, etc</p>
<p><br/><a href="https://www.runreg.com/2020ussnowshoechampionshipscom">https://www.runreg.com/2020ussnowshoechampionshipscom</a><br/><a href="https://www.runningguru.com/data/images/course_maps/Map_17526.PDF">https://www.runningguru.com/data/images/course_maps/Map_17526.PDF</a><br/><a href="http://www.snowshoeracing.com/contact_us.htm">http://www.snowshoeracing.com/contact_us.htm</a><br/><a href="https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/things-to-do-detail/leadville-2020-usssa-snowshoe-championships/?redir=301&src=/snowshoe&media=print">https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/things-to-do-detail/leadville-2020-usssa-snowshoe-championships/?redir=301&src=/snowshoe&media=print</a></p>This week at JQRC 11 February 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-02-09:5021591:BlogPost:8460292020-02-09T15:46:31.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Earn Your Own JQRC Green Shirt!</p>
<p>Would you like to help out in the areas of Event Operations, Social Media, Shirt Coordinator, Volunteer recruitment, etc. Or would you like to be an officer? Please think about it.</p>
<p>THINGS TO KNOW:</p>
<p>• JQRC elections are Monday, Feb 17th @ 5:30pm at Jack Quinn's.</p>
<p>• JQRC is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.</p>
<p>• We are all volunteers (we do not work for Jack Quinn’s Pub).</p>
<p>If you are interested in learning…</p>
<p>Earn Your Own JQRC Green Shirt!</p>
<p>Would you like to help out in the areas of Event Operations, Social Media, Shirt Coordinator, Volunteer recruitment, etc. Or would you like to be an officer? Please think about it.</p>
<p>THINGS TO KNOW:</p>
<p>• JQRC elections are Monday, Feb 17th @ 5:30pm at Jack Quinn's.</p>
<p>• JQRC is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.</p>
<p>• We are all volunteers (we do not work for Jack Quinn’s Pub).</p>
<p>If you are interested in learning more please reach out to us at : jackquinnsrunners@gmail.com (Subj: Volunteer Opportunities) or approach one of the volunteers at Tuesdays run.</p>
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<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub:</p>
<p>- Boulder Running Company</p>
<p>- JQRC Merchandise Table</p>
<p>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>- Girl Scout Cookie Sale</p>
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<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through April 30, 2020:</p>
<p>*** Feb 25: Fat Tuesday Run</p>
<p>*** Mar 17: St Patrick’s Day Run</p>
<p>- Boulder Running Company</p>
<p>- JQRC Merchandise Table</p>
<p>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>- March 31/April 21, 28: Run to the Shrine</p>
<p>- April 28: Safe Place for Pets</p>
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<p>Thought of the Day:</p>
<p>The thinking must be done first, before training begins.</p>
<p>– Peter Coe</p>This week at JQRC 28 January 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-01-25:5021591:BlogPost:8460022020-01-25T16:25:40.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>** JQRC elections are Monday, Feb 17th @ 5:30pm at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub. Talk with any Green Shirt on how you too can help us run our club.<br></br> <br></br>** Beer prices will go up starting this week to $3.50 for the runners. This modest increase is due to a new minimum wage, the cost of ingredients to the manufacturers and an increase in aluminum cost.</p>
<p>** JQRC needs volunteers for our aid station at the Super Half-Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2nd. See any Green Shirt for…</p>
<p>** JQRC elections are Monday, Feb 17th @ 5:30pm at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub. Talk with any Green Shirt on how you too can help us run our club.<br/> <br/>** Beer prices will go up starting this week to $3.50 for the runners. This modest increase is due to a new minimum wage, the cost of ingredients to the manufacturers and an increase in aluminum cost.</p>
<p>** JQRC needs volunteers for our aid station at the Super Half-Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2nd. See any Green Shirt for info!</p>
<p>** Parking rates changed New Year’s Day…your BEST bet is to park in one of the parking garages for just $1 after 4pm.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>“The people who love you are going to love you no matter what you look like, no matter what you’re doing, whether you’re a runner or not.” <br/>– Tina Muir</p>This week at JQRC 21 January 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-01-20:5021591:BlogPost:8459072020-01-20T17:57:18.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>A slight increase in beer price to $3.50 starting January 28th</p>
<p>JQRC needs volunteers for aid station at the Super Half-Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2nd. See any Green Shirt for info!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Pet Pantry…</p>
<p>A slight increase in beer price to $3.50 starting January 28th</p>
<p>JQRC needs volunteers for aid station at the Super Half-Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2nd. See any Green Shirt for info!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>There’s no such thing as bad weather, just soft people.<br/>– Bill Bowerman</p>2019- RACE LOG AND BLOG - racing year log, results, photos, and future competitions.tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-01-17:5021591:BlogPost:8243572020-01-17T21:30:00.000ZGerald "G Man" Romerohttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/GeraldRomero
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>2019 RACE LOG/BLOG</strong></span></p>
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<p>1. <strong>1/1/19-- RESCUE RUN 10K- PALMER PARK- THE COLDEST RACE IN ITS HISTORY-- 2 DEGREES AT THE START BUT FELT LIKE -12. 13TH OVERALL- 1ST PLACE DIVISION MEDAL. </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>DOPEY CHALLENGE</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>THURSDAY- JANUARY 10, 2019-- WALT DISNEY WORLD 5K-- EASY RUN- NON COMPETITIVE-- FINISHED EASY FOR THE DOPEY CHALLENGE.</strong></p>
<p><b>3. FRIDAY-JANUARY 11, 2019-- WALT DISNEY WORLD 10K-- 36:57-- 15TH OVERALL-- 11TH MALE OVERALL-- 1ST MASTER OVERALL-- 1ST PLACE 45-49 CHAMPION. </b></p>
<p><strong>4. SATURDAY-JANUARY 12, 2019-- WALT DISNEY WORLD HALF MARATHON-- SPORTING MY RUNNERS ROOST COLORADO EDITION RACING KIT-- AND THE NIKE VAPORFLY 4%-- KNOCKED OUT A 1:21:25 IN ABOUT 80% HUMIDITY-- 27TH OVERALL-- 26TH MALE-- 1st PLACE DIVISION PODIUM WIN-45-49. </strong></p>
<p><b>5. SUNDAY- JANUARY 13, 2019-- WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON-- EASY RUNNING TO FINISH THE DOPEY CHALLENGE-- TIME AND PLACE NOT RELEVANT. NEED SOME RECOVERY TIME AFTER DOPEY. </b></p>
<p><b>*In summary-- 48.6 miles completed in 4 races over 4 days-- (1) MASTERS division win in the 10k . (1) division win in the half marathon-- two awards to be received. </b></p>
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<p><b>* JUST FINISHED 3 WEEKS OF 20 MINUTES A DAY BASE BUILDING WITH ONE CRAIG YOUNG LACTATE A WEEK ( JUST MOVED TO 20 MINUTE LACATE )</b></p>
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<p>* NO RACING THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 19 AND 20TH. </p>
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<p><strong>6. SATURDAY- JANUARY 26, 2019-- FROSTIES FROZEN 10 MILE-- HUDSON GARDENS- DENVER. </strong>The course was an out and back concrete course mostly flat with light gentle rolling inclines along Platte River -- sunny but cool and windy on the course-- going out North there was a headwind all the way to the turnaround. Not a great performance- felt tired and heavy at the end. I am at my 30 minutes a day build up with one Craig Young lactate a week and this ten mile race today. </p>
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<p>COOL ROAD TO BOSTON MARATHON PRESENT FROM COACHING STAFF- FROM THE "ROCKET"-- VINTAGE 1977 BOSTON MARATHON GLASS SET --</p>
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<p><strong>7. SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 3, 2019-- SUPERBOWL HALF MARATHON-- SANTA FE TRAIL STARTING DOWNTOWN BY PLAZA OF THE ROCKIES AND NORTH UP SANTA FE TRAIL-- TURNAROUND AND BACK SOUTH ON SANTA FE TRAIL TO FINISH JUST SOUTH OF BIJOU BRIDGE-- A LOT OF CONCRETE AND SOME HARD PACKED GRAVEL TRAIL.</strong></p>
<p><strong>* VERY WINDY THROUGHOUT THE RACE-- SUNNY BUT COOLER WIND IN SPOTS AND WARMER IN SOME SPOTS. </strong></p>
<p><strong>*1:26:26-- 1ST PLACE 45-49- PODIUM DIVISION WIN-- 16TH OVERALL.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>8. SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 24, 2019-- THE PUEBLO HALF MARATHON-- MAD MOOSE EVENTS-- </strong></p>
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<li><strong>5TH OVERALL-- 1:20:21-- WON 1ST PLACE 40-49 PODIUM-- 2ND MASTER OVERALL BY 21 SECONDS. </strong></li>
<li><b>SUNNY - SLIGHTLY COOL AT START AND DURING RACE- GOOD RACING TEMP-- COURSE WAS ROLLING HILLS AT THE PUEBLO RESIVOIR- THEN A GENTLE DOWNHILL TO THE ARKANSAS RIVER TRAIL-- MOSTLY FLAT WITH GENTLE INCLINES-- MOSTLY PAVED CONCRETE THE ENTIRE WAY-- A FEW SLIPPERY SNOW/ICE PATCHES ALONG THE WAY.</b></li>
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<p><strong>*SPORTING MY $250 DOLLAR NIKE VAPORFLY 4% RACERS !!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>9. SATURDAY- MARCH 9, 2019-- RUN THROUGH TIME- HALF MARATHON- SALIDA- COLORADO</strong></p>
<p><strong>* 1:43-- 2ND PLACE 40-49- 8th overall.</strong></p>
<p><strong>* SUNNY- BUT WINDY AND COOL- DIRT ROADS AND TECHNICAL ROLLING TRAILS WITH SOME GOOD CLIMBS. Challenging course with wind and a small amount of snow and mud. Course slightly changed due to snow on higher trails in the old course. I have been doing a lot of flat training for Boston Marathon- I did wonderful on the tough climbing and downhills. I still hung tough and kicked a lot of jabronee asses !!!!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>10. MARCH 16, 2019-- 5K ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY-- GRAND PRIX OF RUNNING- MAD MOOSE-- </strong></p>
<p>* 23RD Overall-- 18:03 chip time-- 3rd place podium division-45-49.</p>
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<p><strong>11. SATURDAY-MARCH 23, 2019-- BEHIND THE ROCKS ULTRA-- 10 MILE ( officially 10.5 miles)-- MAD MOOSE- MOAB, UTAH-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>* 2ND Overall-- 1:13:37 chip time-- 1st Master Overall</strong></p>
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<p>No racing the weekend of March 30 and 31-- Focused on Boston Marathon training workouts this week by Craig Young.</p>
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<p>* <strong> I have already been awarded my entry into the XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HAWAII FOR THIS DECEMBER-- I have entered and I am officially in my 2nd XTERRA Hawaii World Championships for a division title defense and much much more !!!!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>12. APRIL 6, 2019-- THREE CREEKS HALF MARATHON-- DENVER, CO-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>4TH OVERALL - MISSED PRIZE MONEY BY ONE PLACE-- 1:24:55-- 1ST PLACE -45-49-- </strong></p>
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<p><strong>13. SUNDAY- APRIL 7, 2018-- XTERRA 24K-- CHEYENNE MTN. STATE PARK-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>* 1ST PLACE 45-49--- 1:57-- 6TH OVERALL--- GOOD JOB AS I WAS STARTING TO GET SICK--- LUNGS STARTING TO GET CONGESTED-- </strong></p>
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<p><strong>14. <span style="font-size: 14pt;">MY FIRST BOSTON MARATHON-- MONDAY- APRIL 15, 2019-- PATRIOTS DAY-- !!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>I WAS SICK THE WHOLE WEEK BEFORE REALLY BAD-- STARTING FROM THE XTERRA 24K FROM APRIL 7TH-- UNFORTUNATELY NOT FEELING GOOD AT ALL -- ESPECIALLY MY LUNGS-- AND BAD CONGESTION---- I HAD A FEW GOOD MARATHON TRAINING WEEKS SO I WAS READY TO ROCK AND ROLL BEFORE I GOT SICK-- of course I am a trail racer at heart but I am getting myself back out there on the roadracing scene also !!</strong></p>
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<p><b>the roaring crowd yelled out at me along the entire course-- "go Greater Boston" </b></p>
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<p><b>I did not feel good from about the 10k on-- firstly, I got jammed up and boxed in the crowd from the start as I was in wave 2-- I did not know how to react to this because I had never ever been in a start like this before in a further back wave--- it took me a while to bounce back from this and get in the zone by the time I started going I was not feeling good at all. <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> I was trained pretty good, and my experts and trainers finally concluded that it was the flu that impacted the performance-- my legs were fine the next day-- so we concluded that I DID NOT EVEN TAP INTO MY CURRENT FITNESS THAT I HAD !!! THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT CONCLUSION.</span></em></span> </b></p>
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<p><b>I enjoyed the amazing experience--- the Wesley Boston college girls wanted me to stop and kiss them all but I kept running by ---- I kept pushing on slowly but surely--- I crossed the finish line --</b></p>
<p><b>* </b> <span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>Despite being the coolest, sexiest, the most deserving, and the most electrifying</b></span> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><b>road racer</b></span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b> and mountain runner present that day----- I fell back--</b></span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">BUT I DID NOT FAIL !!! </span> <b style="font-size: 18pt;"> I will be remembered here in</b> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><b>Boston</b></span><b style="font-size: 18pt;"> -- but still-- some will not give a shit that you placed 14,136th overall out of 30,000 ish-- and there is no fame or race highlights with those stats of course----- in general-- no one gives a shit about a middle of the packer--- only the best-- only the top overall--- the top masters--- and the top division winners----I am worthy of a better placement and better honors than my performance showed. But I made some cool things happen there; created memories; created intention and attraction of my desires with the universe !!!!!! </b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b style="font-size: 18pt;">*Thank you too all of my Coaches, my Queen K, family, and my friends for following me and tracking me (with my bib number) on April 15th at Boston Marathon-- glad you had fun tracking me on that 26.2 mile journey to the finish line !!!!</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>BILL ROGERS ON THE LEFT-- 4 TIME BOSTON WINNER. </strong></span></p>
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<p>Easter Sunday-- 4/21/18--- jogged Hams and Hamstrings 5k easy with the Rocket-- Coach Spell. </p>
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<p><strong>15. SATURDAY- APRIL 27, 2019-- THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN 10K-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>IN A FAST YOUNG 10K CROWD- WITH SOME WESTERN STATES RUNNERS THROWN IN THE MIX-- 5TH OVERALL--- NEW MASTERS COURSE RECORD BREAKING MY OWN RECORD-- 42:30.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>16. SUNDAY- APRIL 28, 2019-- THE CHERRY CREEK SNEAK 5 MILE-- </strong></p>
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<p><strong>WEEKEND OF MAY 4TH AND MAY 5TH--</strong></p>
<p><strong>17. SATURDAY- MAY 4TH, 2019- THE NEW GRAND PRIX OF RACING-- TAKE 5 IN THE GARDEN - 5 MILE- MAD MOOSE EVENTS--</strong></p>
<p><strong>AGAIN IN A TOUGH FIELD-- 6TH OVERALL-- 31:44-- 1ST OVERALL MASTER AWARD--</strong></p>
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<p><strong>18. 2ND OF THE BACK TO BACK-- SUNDAY- MAY 5TH, 2019-- THE COLORADO HALF MARATHON-- FORT COLLINS, CO--</strong></p>
<p><strong>GOOD PERFORMANCE IN FORT COLLINS-- Starting in the canyon-- a gentle decline for about 3 miles - flaten out into town and wind through roads - we get one hill in the middle-- and then back down onto some bike paths winding through town and then some undulating sidewalk paths and finish at Washington Park this year. It was a cool start and a little hot at the end.</strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>NOTE: I STILL HAVE CONGESTION IN MY LUNGS-- I STARTED NOT FEELING GOOD AGAIN TODAY-- LUNGS AND NASAL AGAIN-- NOT FEELING TOO WELL-- GETTING ON AN ANTIBIOTIC. </strong></em></p>
<p>* <em>No racing the weekend of May 11 and May 12, 2019. </em></p>
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<p> <strong><em>Back to back weekend !!</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>19. SATURDAY -MAY 18, 2019-- RACE TO THE SHRINE -4 MILE -- basically 2.1 miles up and 1.9 miles fast and furious downhill on the paved service road to will rogers shrine. I had a great and SMART climb up to the turn around !!</strong></p>
<p><strong>*2ND OVERALL MALE PODIUM AWARD-- 26:06-- 1st place only beat me by about 20 seconds on the downhill-- took out CJ Hitz. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>20. 2ND OF THE BACK TO BACK WEEKEND-- SUNDAY -MAY 19, 2019-- COLFAX HALF MARATHON-- DENVER, COLORADO-- I WAS 14TH MALE OVERALL-- 17TH OVERALL-- 2ND MASTER DIVISION OVERALL AWARD--- DID A 1:23:45-- 6:23 PER MILE PACE-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>*THE KEY ITEM I DID REALLY WELL WAS MY CONSISTENCY AND GREAT AND SMART PACING IN THIS AS MY SPLITS WERE ONLY MERE SECONDS APART. </strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Going straight into next weekend (memorial weekend) on another double header- the 25th and Memorial Day- the 27th. </em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>21. SATURDAY -MAY 25, 2019-- THE HIGH DRIVE CHALLENGE- 10 MILE-- (MAD MOOSE)-- </strong></p>
<p><b>Bear Creek Park to the top of high drive (7, 867 feet)-- and back down to Bear Creek Park. Good climbing to the top with rolling hills at the beginning and the middle. </b></p>
<p><b>* 7th overall in a good competitive field-- 3rd Master-- 1:12:56.</b></p>
<p><b>I really wasn't that far behind everyone at the top of high drive turn-around. Took out Nick Parton and Kristina Mascarenas !!</b></p>
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<p><strong>22. 2nd double header competition-- MEMORIAL DAY- MAY 27, 2019-- BOLDER BOULDER 10K-- 37:56 - 2ND PLACE DIVISION OVERALL AWARD-- 317TH OVERALL. LEGS STILL SORE FROM SATURDAY. </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>A NEW AND UNLIKELY CHALLENGER HAS EMERGED-- TO TAKE ME ON-- </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>THE ROCKET VS. G-MAN</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>We are doing an age graded competition -- It started at Bolder Boulder-- We will keep you posted and let you know results as they come in !!! We are calling this the Resurrection !!!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>We have not seen a battle like this since I Took on Kara Ford in 2013-2014- which still reigns as the greatest male-female battle of all time !!!! I took her down in the end !!! Now its the Rockets turn to go down and in the end I will be holding his head in my hand just like Kara Ford's !!!!</strong></p>
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<p>*<strong>QUICK FLASHBACK TO KARA FORD VS. ME-- FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BACK IN 2O14 RACE ALBUM #1-- LOOK FOR THE PICTURE BELOW-- </strong></p>
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<p><strong>23. SATURDAY- JUNE 8, 2019-- MOUNT EVANS ASCENT-- 9.3 MILES-- </strong></p>
<p><b>Course was shortened to 9.3 miles from 14.5 due to snow on the course after this. The trucks got stuck after this point. EXTREMELY WINDY GUSTS-- Could not even run fast on the flatter areas and the slightly downhill finish with a water jump. </b></p>
<p><b>* 1:19:18 chip time-- 5th overall -- 2nd master-- 1st place division win-- missed the prize money by one place and a couple minutes. </b></p>
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<p><strong>24. SUNDAY-JUNE 9, 2019-- 2ND DOUBLE HEADER -- GARDEN OF THE GODS 10 MILE -- </strong></p>
<p><strong>* Nice cool morning-- good racing temp. </strong></p>
<p><strong>* 1:03:44-- 12th male overall-- 15th overall-- 1st master overall champion !!! PLUS-- Set a new course record on my own record from 2017 !!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>25. SATURDAY- JUNE 15, 2019-- THE LEADVILLE HEAVY HALF MARATHON-- 15.3 MILES-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>*Starting at 10,200 feet and going up to about 12,000 feet-- an out and back course with some loops-- mostly uphill out with a couple downhills and back down with two good climbs on the way back-- with some road ups and downs. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>* 6th overall-- ( I was 5th overall at the uphill turn-around) -- 2nd 40-49 podium award-- 1:51:19</strong></p>
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<p><strong>26. JUNE 22, 2019-- SLACKER HALF MARATHON-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>*5th OVERALL-- 1ST MASTER--- 1ST 45-49---- 1:18:01--- about 5:57 miles.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Course: Although this is advertised as a downhill course---We are still starting at 10,000 feet and there are a few hills along the way and some flat spots that you have to work through. But you do get some nice gentle downhill stretches that if your prepared for the downhill, you can use this to have a great race and pick up the tempo. Which I did, in fact-- in mile 2 what I did to the 5 person crowd I was hanging with for a while was I left them in the dust on a gentle downhill and picked up the pace and challenged them and took the lead for a good mile until 4 of them caught back up to me. I got passed by one more guy, but then I passed another guy ultimately finishing up in 5th and having one of my faster half marathons I have had in a while so overall--- a good performance here today. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>27. THURSDAY--JULY 4, 2019----- PALMER LAKE 4 MILE </strong></p>
<p><strong>* 22:51--5:43 PACE---19TH OVERALL---- 1ST MASTER---1ST DIVISION PLACE. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>*I had planned on competing in the Vail Hill Climb on Saturday July 6th, but did not make it up to the race. </strong></p>
<p><strong>28. SUNDAY- JULY 14, 2019-- THE SUMMER ROUND-UP-- 2ND LEG OF THE TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING--- 13.4 MILES-- CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK</strong></p>
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<p><strong>* 2ND OVERALL PERFORMANCE-- 1:40:08-- </strong></p>
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<p><strong>29. SATURDAY- JULY 20, 2019-- THE CLASSIC 10K -- USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K CHAMPIONSHIPS---</strong></p>
<p>* <strong>Tiffany Square on Woodmen and I-25 down the Santa Fe Trail to monument valley park-- mostly flat and gentle downhill with a few hills thrown in. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>* <span style="font-size: 24pt;">2nd place USA track and field division award-- 36:31 chip time-- 42nd overall</span>--- fast first mile with a low 5 minute mile-- hung in tight and and had a hell of a kick in passing a kenyan female and an Adams State female in the last 200 meters-- and taking out a Denver Roost team member in the last mile. Good improvement from my 40:00 minute time from last year-2018. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>30. 2ND RACE IN THIS DOUBLE HEADER RACE WEEKEND--- BEAVER CREEK XTERRA 20K-- AVON, COLORADO- SUNDAY JULY 21, 2019-- THIS WAS A WORLD QUALIFIER -- I AM ALREADY ENTERED AND QUALIFIED FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HAWAII THIS NOVEMBER-- GETTING MORE POINTS TO WIN THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TITLE-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>* <span style="font-size: 18pt;">I AM THE MALE 20K CHAMPION FOR THE BEAVER CREEK 2019 20K XTERRA-- 1:19:30 </span> </strong></p>
<p><b>I COULD HAVE TAKEN OUT THE FIRST FEMALE--ASHLEY BRASOVAN FROM WESTMINISTER, CO-- I GOT STUCK BEHIND THE LEADING MALE IN THE FIRST MILE ON SINGLE TRACK TRAILS WHEN SHE HAD PASSED HIM AND JUST KINDA HUNG IN BEHIND HIM FOR A WHILE UNTIL I MADE A MOVE AND TOOK THE LEAD FOR THE MALES-- I HUNG IN THE LEAD FOR THE MALES AND STAYED ABOUT THE SAME DISTANCE BEHIND ASHLEY UNTIL THE FINISH-- SHE IS A TOUGH COMPETITOR ON THE TRAILS. </b></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>FOR THE RECORD-- SHE ALSO COMPETED LAST YEAR IN 2018 IN HAWAII AT XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS--- I DID LAY THE SMACKDOWN AND BEAT HER IN HAWAII LAST YEAR !!! </b></span></p>
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<p><strong>31. SUNDAY- JULY 21, 2019--- THE BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE-- THIS IS THE 2019 SKYRUNNER NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR !! </strong></p>
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<p><b>* <span style="font-size: 18pt;">1ST MASTER OVERALL CHAMPION-- 1:53-- 18TH OVERALL-- 17TH OVERALL MALE</span></b></p>
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<p><strong>32. SUNDAY- AUGUST 4, 2019-- XTERRA CASTLE ROCK-- </strong></p>
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<p><strong>2019-- 1ST OVERALL CHAMPION--1:26:27-- 20K.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>33. SATURDAY -AUGUST 10, 2019-- WOODLAND PARK MAYORS CUP 10K-- 4TH OVERALL-- 38:48-- same course as previous years-- rolling hills - downhill out to turnaround and rolling uphill back up and a downhill- flat finish back at the cultural center all on paved road and trail-- 8,500 feet. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>34. 2ND RACE DOUBLE HEADER-- this was not a major big race or a championship- small local Denver race- just jumping in to get a lactate run in and join coach spell -"the rocket" for a cool little 5k in Denver-- called the Pancake stampede-- Sunday- August 11, 2019-- Hudson Gardens-- as the "Ressurrection competition between me and the Rocket continues-- </strong></p>
<p><strong>Placed 2nd overall with a 17:58-- mostly a flat sidewalk course- very hot and humid-- approximately a minute behind the winner. </strong></p>
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35. SATURDAY-AUGUST 17TH- ED SNELL 10K-- FAIRPLAY TO ALMA, CO--<br/>
* A very small race, literally about 15 runners-- not a championship, nothing prestigious or glamorous, no prize money or anything big- not what I would call an A-list event- but the coolest little unknown race ever-- that everyone should do !!!! This year was the 39th annual race. Barbeque after and even some beer available after the race. Its a point to point 10k that runs alongside the highway on a paved sidewalk and asphalt bike path that gently climbs approximately 400 feet from Fairplay to the finish in the town of Alma starting just under 10,000 feet and ending approximately 10,400 feet. A good training run for Pikes Peak weekend next weekend.<br/>
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*2nd overall- 3rd place tried to make a surge on me in the last mile- I held off third place with a strong last half mile into Alma on the uphill finish.<br/>
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36. SATURDAY- AUGUST 24, 2019-- PIKES PEAK ASCENT- 13.34 MILES--<br/>
* 2:50:45- 1ST MASTER OVERALL- 19TH OVERALL- 17TH MALE- 12:49 PACE<br/>
* I KICKED JABRONEES ASSES HERE WITH A GREAT RACE AND GOOD SMART RACING-- AFTER TIMBERLINE I STRATEGICALLY TOOK OUT SOME GOOD NAMES TO INCLUDE- RYAN HAFER, ROBBIE YOUNG, SCOTT LEBO. I BECAME THE FIRST MASTER IN THE FINAL MILE.<br/>
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37. SUNDAY- AUGUST 25, 2019-- PIKES PEAK MARATHON--<br/>
* 5:07:08-- 50th overall finish-- 43rd male. 11:43 pace. I had a good climb to the summit even with back pain going up after barr camp- my back muscles were tightening up and painful until the top. I had a lot of people beat and most of the masters beat until about timberline. Hung in steady on the downhill as it was getting really hot and humid going down. Lost a couple more masters places going down.<br/>
*Finished up 6th master overall- so not in top 5 masters but won my second award for the weekend for the first time in the double as 1st place 45-49.<br/>
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38. MONDAY- LABOR DAY- SEPTEMBER 2, 2019-- AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL MARATHON--<br/>
3:01:34-- 1ST MASTER AWARD-- QUALIFIED FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON- (3:20)WAS REQUIRED FOR MY DIVISION 45-49. I WILL GET A BETTER BRACKET PLACEMENT WITH MY TIME-- 8TH OVERALL-- 7TH MALE.<br/>
BEAT LAST YEARS MARATHON TIME BY 14 MINUTES.<br/>
* MY MASTER'S MARATHON RECORD WAS BROKEN TODAY- I HELD THE MASTER'S MARATHON RECORD SINCE 2012 WITH A 2:49 FOR THE POINT TO POINT COURSE FROM PALMER LAKE TO AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK.<br/>
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39. SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 7, 2019-- IMOGENE PASS RUN-- 17.1 MILES--10 MILE CLIMB TO 13,000 AND 7 MILES DOWN ON A VERY TECHNICAL AND STEEP DOWNHILL IN PLACES-- OURAY TO TELLURIDE--<br/>
* 2:48:59-- 20th overall-- 19th male-- 1st place 45-49 and 2nd overall master. 1st master was 2:43:58. I beat him to the top with a good gap-- he closed the gap on me about 2 miles on the down hill. I lost about 7 total places on the down to Telluride. Good race overall coming off the Marathon 5 days ago.<br/>
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* XTERRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-OGDEN, UTAH-SNOWBASIN RESORT-- I WAS ENTERED AND WAS GOING TO COMPETE IN THE XTERRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THE NEXT DAY AFTER IMOGEN PASS RACE ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH -- THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE CANCELED THIS YEAR DUE TO LIGHTNING. I WAS ALREADY ENTERED AND READY TO GO FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HAWAII ON NOVEMBER 24TH.<br/>
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40. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY-- SEPTEMBER 13 AND 14, 2019-- RAGNAR RELAY ROAD- COLORADO-- 200 MILES FROM CASTLE ROCK TO NEW BELGIUM BREWERY IN FORT COLLINS--<br/>
* 12 PERSON RELAY TEAM- OUR TEAM NAME-- ROADKILL-- 3 LEGS A PIECE-- 2 VANS WITH 6 PEOPLE ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT -- BEER, FRIENDS, AND RUNNING FOR TWO DAYS STRAIGHT !!!! NON COMPETITIVE RELAY- I RAN A TOTAL OF ABOUT 20 MILES-- LEG 1 was about a 10k on Friday; Saturday morning about 3:30 am-- 8 miles; and Saturday afternoon 5.6 miles on mostly rolling and flat concrete and road bike paths and street.<br/>
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41. SUNDAY- SEPTEMBER 22, 2019-- XTERRA CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK-- 24K-- HOT AND SUNNY--<br/>
* I WON THE RACE !!! The results will show me as 2nd overall- we should have made a left shortly after the start in the race-- the leader at that time in the first 20 yards took us out straight where we should have made a proper left turn- therefore me and about ten others went out approximately an extra mile after we realized we went the wrong way-- we back tracked and got on course and I raced the correct entire course the rest of the way-- the guy that was given the win made the left turn correctly, but I was informed by several people that this guy did not do a loop on the upper talon on the first loop and was not seen at key points by anybody even though it was claimed he had run even further on a wrong turn later in the race. But the checkpoints saw me and said I was in first. I guess he stayed ahead of me still somehow. It appeared I had caught everyone and moved into first. Nothing majorly lost, no money or prize quality lost, no championships at stake in this one. Got XTERRA points for 2nd overall.<br/>
*This XTERRA race kicks off the 2020 XTERRA season.<br/>
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42. SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER 28, 2019-- THE COLORADO SPRINGS HALF MARATHON-- 5th OVERALL-- 1ST PLACE DIVISION WIN IN THE 45-49-- 1:23:42-- 6:23 PACE--<br/>
New course this year-- starting downtown- made our way to the Santa Fe Trail and out North to the turnaround at Austin Bluffs at the Pond-- and back South into downtown-- I lost a little time with some confusion with an arrow back at America the beautiful park- some of us went a little further strait as there was an arrow pointing straight instead of indicating that we should have turned the same way we went out. I corrected myself and finished strong in. No places lost- just a little bit of time so I ran faster than a 1:23. I was still well ahead of 6th place when I made the wrong turn.<br/>
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43. SATURDAY- OCTOBER 5, 2019-- THE USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE CASTLE ROCK TRAIL FESTIVAL RACES-- IN A COMPETITIVE FIELD- 15TH OVERALL-- 2ND MASTER OVERALL BY 17 SECONDS-- 1ST PLACE DIVISION WIN 45-59-- TIME= 41:00<br/>
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THIS WAS AN ALL OUT WAR-- NOT A SECOND TO REST-- OUT OF THE GATES ON FIRE-- I had first Master overall until about 4.5 to 5 miles and was barely overtaken by 17 seconds-- I battled it out with two Kenyan sisters and finally broke them-- got some redemption and took out Ashley Brasovan-- and layed the smackdown on many others- I held my own.<br/>
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44. SUNDAY- OCTOBER 6, 2019-- 2ND RACE OF THE BACK TO BACK WEEKEND-- HOT CHOCOLATE 15K-- (9.3 MILES)--<br/>
* 56:18<br/>
*6:03 AVERAGE PACE<br/>
*MY PACING WAS GREAT - 5:58 TO THE 5K------ 6:02 TO THE 10K--- 6:03 TO THE FINISH<br/>
* 7TH OVERALL-- 1ST PLACE 45-49<br/>
*COURSE-- ROAD COURSE THROUGH DOWNTOWN DENVER AND SURROUNDING NEIBOORHOODS- LIGHT ROLLING HILLS THROUGHOUT.<br/>
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45. SATURDAY-10-12-2019-- THE INTERNATIONAL CHICAGO 5K- 14TH OVERALL- 13TH MALE OVERALL-- 17:51- 5:45 PER MILE PACE-- 2ND MASTER OVERALL.<br/>
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46. SUNDAY- 10-13-2019-- THE CHICAGO MARATHON- ABBOT WORLD SERIES RACE-- MY 1ST CHICAGO MARATHON-- VERY WINDY AND COOL BUT NOT TOO BAD -- HUMIDITY WAS NOT A FACTOR TODAY HERE IN CHICAGO-- STARTED IN CORAL C 2 WAVES BEHIND THE ELITE START-- I STARTED OFF CONSERVATIVE NICE AND EASY -- STILL HAVING TO WEAVE AROUND A LOT OF PEOPLE--<br/>
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5K- 21:10-- 6:49 PACE<br/>
8K- 33:39- 6:42 PACE<br/>
10K- 41:59- 6:43 PACE<br/>
15K- 1:02:38- 6:39 PACE<br/>
20K- 1:23:45- 6:48 PACE<br/>
HALF MARATHON- 1:28:32- 7:01 PACE<br/>
25K- 1:45:13- 6:53 PACE<br/>
30K- 2:06:57- 7:00 PACE<br/>
35K- 2:30:51- 7:42 PACE<br/>
40K- 2:56:38-8:18 PACE<br/>
MARATHON FINISH- 3:06:11- 7:01 PACE TOTAL MARATHON AVERAGE PACE= 7:07 MILES<br/>
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I GOT A GOOD 2ND WIND IN THE LAST TWO MILES AND FELT GOOD AND PICKED UP THE PACE GOING IN- FINALLY FELT LIKE ALL MY WORK AND RACING OVER THE YEAR PAID OFF IN THE LAST TWO MILES OF THE RACE. AGAIN, I WOULD SAY THE TWO BIGGEST THINGS THAT WOULD HAVE COST ME SOME TIME WAS THE START BEING IN CORAL C AND THE COOL WIND BLOWING THROUGH THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN.<br/>
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* Huge marathon weekend-- I represented Colorado very well with my Colorado logo singlet and shorts !! TWO HUGE MEDALS FOR THE 5K AND MARATHON.<br/>
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* IM SITTING ON ANOTHER BIG RACE UNDER MY BELT- ANOTHER BIG MARATHON - GOING INTO THE DENVER ROCK AND ROLL HALF MARATHON NEXT SUNDAY !!!<br/>
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47. SUNDAY- OCTOBER 20, 2019- DENVER ROCK AND ROLL HALF MARATHON--<br/>
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* SITTING ON ANOTHER BIG RACE WEEKEND WITH A GOOD PERFORMANCE AT A DENVER ROCK AND ROLL RACE HALF MARATHON.<br/>
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48. SATURDAY- OCTOBER 26, 2019-- THE CREEPY CRAWL 5K-- PALMER LAKE, CO-<br/>
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49.- 50. 51.-- WALT DISNEY WORLD WINE AND DINE HALF MARATHON WEEKEND--<br/>
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50. SATURDAY- NOVEMBER 2ND, 2019-- WINE AND DINE 10K-- COMPETITIVE RACE FOR PRIZES AND AWARDS-<br/>
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51. SUNDAY- WINE AND DINE HALF MARATHON-- THIS WAS THE MAIN EVENT-- MOSTLY A FLAT ROAD RACE THROUGH WALT DISNEY WORLD AND THE SURROUNDING PARKS-- BUT A LOT OF TURNS AND HUMID.<br/>
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WON THE CHEFS HAT, 2nd PLACE OVERALL TROPHY, AND A NEW PAIR OF AFTERSHOX (bone conducting ear phones)<br/>
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BIG RACE WEEKEND IN WALT DISNEY WORLD WITH TWO 2ND PLACE OVERALL FINISHES !!!<br/>
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52. SUNDAY- 11/10/19-- Canya Canon- 5 MILE TRAIL RACE- COLUMBINE TRAIL- 37:25:4 - 2ND OVERALL CHAMPION AWARD - ENGRAVED TRAIL WOOD FENCE POST SECTION AWARD AND 4 FREE BEERS. 1ST PLACE WAS JUST A SPLIT SECOND AHEAD OF ME. I HAD HIM ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP OF COLUMBINE TRAIL TO GOLD CAMP ROAD, STAYED PRETTY CLOSE TO HIM ON THE DIRT ROAD DOWN TO THE CHUTES TRAIL AND GAINED TIME BACK GOING DOWN TO THE FINISH AT STARSMORE DISCOVERY CENTER- HARD TO MAKE A SPRINT IN AT THE END WITH ICY TRAILS AND A FENCE GOING INTO THE FINISH. THIS COURSE STILL SAME AS LAST YEAR. THE YEAR BEFORE IN 2017 WAS A DIFFERENT COURSE.<br/>
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53. AND 54.-- LAS VEGAS ROCK AND ROLL HALF MARATHON WEEKEND--<br/>
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YES, ALL MY WONDERFUL FANS OUT THERE-- YOURS TRULY- MR. LAS VEGAS-- SHINED ON THE STRIP IN A TOUGH COMPETITIVE 5K AND HALF MARATHON DOUBLE HEADER-- ANOTHER BIG ROAD RACING WEEKEND !!!<br/>
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53. SATURDAY NIGHT- NOVEMBER 16, 2019-- LAS VEGAS ROCK AND ROLL 5K- AT THE SLS FAIRGROUNDS-<br/>
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54. SUNDAY NIGHT - NOVEMBER 17TH, 2019-- THE BIG ONE-- LAS VEGAS HALF MARATHON-- ON THE STRIP--<br/>
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*MOSTLY A FLAT OUT AND BACK RIGHT ON THE STRIP- WITH A VERY HARDLY NOTICEABLE GENTLE DOWNGRADE IN PLACES.<br/>
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*27TH MALE OVERALL/ 34TH OVERALL OUT OF 19,931.<br/>
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*1ST PLACE DIVISION CHAMPION- 45-49 AWARD TO BE MAILED OUT. AND GOT THE EXTRA REMIX MEDAL FOR DOING THE 5K/HALF MARATHON DOUBLE HEADER.<br/>
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ANOTHER BIG DOUBLE HEADER RACE WEEKEND I AM SITTING ON GOING INTO THE XTERRA TRAIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HAWAII. MAKING VERY VALUABLE AND GETTING MY NAME OUT THERE IN THE MOUNTAIN, TRAIL, AND ROAD RACING SCENE.<br/>
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55. SUNDAY- NOVEMBER 24, 2019-- XTERRA TRAIL RUN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS- OAHU, HAWAII--<br/>
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1:39:57- ALMOST A 6 MINUTE IMPROVEMENT FROM LAST YEARS TIME. LAST YEAR WAS 17TH OVERALL. 7:30 PACE.<br/>
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I WAS THE 45-49 DEFENDING DIVISION CHAMPION LAST YEAR- 1ST PLACE 45-49 CHAMPION AGAIN- I WAS THE 1ST MASTER TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE.<br/>
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2 TIME 45-49 WORLD CHAMPION.<br/>
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ONE OF MY BEST RACES AND PERFORMANCES OF THE YEAR-- A BIG COMPETITIVE ONE- A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH CASH 7 DEEP. AGAIN, SITTING ON THIS BIG RACE GOING INTO DECEMBER AND TO START 2020.<br/>
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56. THANKSGIVING MORNING- THURSDAY- 11/28/19-- BRIARGATE YMCA TURKEY TROT-- NOT A CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OR PRIZE MONEY, BUT A BIGGER LOCAL RACE THAT ALWAYS HAS SOME GOOD COMPETITON --<br/>
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SAME COURSE AS LAST FEW YEARS-- OUT AND BACK ROAD COURSE- GENTLY GOING UPHILL TO THE ROUND ABOUT ON BRIARGATE BLVD. AND GENTLY GOING DOWNGRADE AND FLAT BACK TO THE FINISH.<br/>
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RACE CONDITIONS THIS YEAR WERE COLD, SLUSHY, AND WET.<br/>
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THE THING THAT SLOWED ME UP MOSTLY WAS WATER FROM THE STREET GETTING UP INTO MY SHOES<br/>
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A LITTLE TOUGH TO BREATH WITH THE COOL AIR AND JUST BACK FROM HAWAII XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP JUST A COUPLE DAYS AGO.<br/>
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10TH OVERALL- OUT OF 2,121<br/>
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57. SUNDAY- DECEMBER 1, 2019-- RUDOLPH RAMBLE- 5K- RUN DENVER SERIES- 1ST OVERALL RUDOLPH RAMBLE 2019 CHAMPION !!! DENVER CITY PARK- ON ANOTHER COOL, SUNNY MORNING AND A VERY ICY AND PATCHY ROAD COURSE IN CITY PARK IN DENVER. 18:41 chip time-- GOT A PLUSH PAIR OF RUDOLPH SLIPPERS FOR THE QUEEN.<br/>
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This wasn't a championship race or prize money race but I still beat the Denver locals and won out of 6,000 plus entrants. This is race one out of the Denver race series. A small easy win to supplement the big performances I am sitting on finishing up the year.<br/>
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58. SUNDAY- DECEMBER 8, 2019-- PUEBLO, ROCK CANYON HALF MARATHON-- 1:21:37- 6TH OVERALL-- 1st MASTER AWARD. MASTER AWARD TROPHY AND $50 DOLLAR GIFT CARD.<br/>
*Same course as in previous years- out and back to the Pueblo Dam from the City park. Mostly flat with a few gentle inclines and declines and 1 short hill going back into the City Park for the finish- mostly concrete with a few miles on a wagon trail dirt path by the Dam.<br/>
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58. TOTAL RACES IN 2019.This week at JQRC 14 January 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-01-12:5021591:BlogPost:8455302020-01-12T15:37:33.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>JQRC needs volunteers for our aid station at the Super Half-Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2nd. See any Green Shirt for info!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems<br></br>- Pet Pantry…</p>
<p>JQRC needs volunteers for our aid station at the Super Half-Marathon and Game Day 5K February 2nd. See any Green Shirt for info!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>“When I’m running, I always tell myself that I have to get home somehow. May as well keep putting one foot in front of the other.” <br/>– Katherine Ellen Foley</p>This week at JQRC 07 January 2020tag:pikespeaksports.us,2020-01-06:5021591:BlogPost:8456272020-01-06T01:32:16.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Happy New Year everyone. We hope you’ve enjoyed the holidays and we’re looking forward to kicking off 2020 running with you!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>December…</p>
<p>Happy New Year everyone. We hope you’ve enjoyed the holidays and we’re looking forward to kicking off 2020 running with you!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through March 31, 2020: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>December 17, 2019 JQRC running stats <br/>Runners: 173<br/>Newbies: 05<br/>Total runners: 40308</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>A course never quite looks the same way twice. The combinations of weather, season, light, feelings, and thoughts that you find there are ever-changing.<br/>– Joe Henderson</p>This week at JQRC 17 December 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-12-16:5021591:BlogPost:8450582019-12-16T00:35:15.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Thank you Boulder Running Company for hosting us last week…..so many Ugly Christmas Sweaters!!!!!</p>
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<p>This week is our annual Holiday Event at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, at 5:15pm. We'll have a DJ, food and beverages available for purchase. Additionally, we will be collecting items for several of our community partners in attendance. They are:</p>
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<p>- Non-perishable food for Care & Share</p>
<p>- Unwrapped toys/presents for Bob Telmosse Foundation</p>
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<p>Thank you Boulder Running Company for hosting us last week…..so many Ugly Christmas Sweaters!!!!!</p>
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<p>This week is our annual Holiday Event at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, at 5:15pm. We'll have a DJ, food and beverages available for purchase. Additionally, we will be collecting items for several of our community partners in attendance. They are:</p>
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<p>- Non-perishable food for Care & Share</p>
<p>- Unwrapped toys/presents for Bob Telmosse Foundation</p>
<p>- Blankets/coats for COS Rescue Mission</p>
<p>*** Please NO sleeping bags ***</p>
<p>We look forward to having you join us, celebrate the holidays, and give back to our community.</p>
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<p>JQRC Holiday shirts are back!</p>
<p>Only $15!!!</p>
<p>This year we selected a printed long-sleeve, grey t shirt. The design captures elements from the first JQRC Holiday shirt, and includes memorial initials for our runner, Kay Martin, who passed away 5 July. These limited edition shirts will be on sale at the JQRC Holiday Event for only $15. Get yours before they're gone!!!</p>
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<p>NO JQRC RUN:</p>
<p>December 24</p>
<p>December 31</p>
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<p>Thought of the day:</p>
<p>It’s best to approach your break point without breaking it.</p>
<p>– Lee Fidler</p>This week at JQRC 03 December 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-11-30:5021591:BlogPost:8451732019-11-30T16:07:34.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>This week (December 3) is our last run of 2019 from Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub until January 7, 2020: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Rescue Run 2020 (<a href="https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun">https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun</a>)<br></br>- Rock Canyon 1/2 (race day Sun Dec 8, 2019 <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/RockCanyonHalfMarathon">https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/RockCanyonHalfMarathon</a>)<br></br>- Pet…</p>
<p>This week (December 3) is our last run of 2019 from Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub until January 7, 2020: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Rescue Run 2020 (<a href="https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun">https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun</a>)<br/>- Rock Canyon 1/2 (race day Sun Dec 8, 2019 <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/RockCanyonHalfMarathon">https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/RockCanyonHalfMarathon</a>)<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events for JQRC: <br/>*** December 10: Field Trip to Boulder Running Company “Ugly Sweater Run”<br/>*** December 17: JQRC Holiday Event Colorado Springs City Auditorium at 5:15pm. We will have a DJ, food and beverages available for purchase. Additionally, we will be collecting items for several of our community partners in attendance. They are:<br/>- Non-perishable food for Care & Share<br/>- Unwrapped toys/presents for The Bob Telmosse Foundation (<a href="https://www.santa-bob.org/">https://www.santa-bob.org/</a>)<br/>- Blankets/coats for COS Rescue Mission<br/>We look forward to having you join us, celebrate the holidays, and give back to our community.<br/>*** NO JQRC runs on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. We’ll see you back downtown at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub January 7, 2020!</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run.<br/>– Forrest Gump</p>This week at JQRC 26 November 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-11-23:5021591:BlogPost:8452462019-11-23T16:05:04.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Happy Thanksgiving week everyone!!!!</p>
<p>Mark your calendars now:<br></br>*** December 10: Field Trip to Boulder Running Company “Ugly Sweater Run”<br></br>*** December 17: JQRC Holiday Event Colorado Springs City Auditorium</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- The Bob Telmosse Foundation (<a href="https://www.santa-bob.org/">https://www.santa-bob.org/</a>)<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Pet Pantry…</p>
<p>Happy Thanksgiving week everyone!!!!</p>
<p>Mark your calendars now:<br/>*** December 10: Field Trip to Boulder Running Company “Ugly Sweater Run”<br/>*** December 17: JQRC Holiday Event Colorado Springs City Auditorium</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- The Bob Telmosse Foundation (<a href="https://www.santa-bob.org/">https://www.santa-bob.org/</a>)<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through December 17, 2019: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br/>- December 03: Rescue Run 2020 (<a href="https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun">https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun</a>)<br/>- December 03: Rock Canyon 1/2 (race day Sun Dec 8, 2019 <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/RockCanyonHalfMarathon">https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/RockCanyonHalfMarathon</a>)<br/>*** December 10: Field Trip to Boulder Running Company “Ugly Sweater Run”<br/>*** December 17: JQRC Holiday Event Colorado Springs City Auditorium</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>“Even a runner who is running alone has friends among the squirrels, rocks, snowy egrets, pines, eucalyptus, and wild hay.” <br/>– Kevin Nelson</p>Back to Triathlonstag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-11-18:5021591:BlogPost:8449302019-11-18T17:30:00.000ZLauren Johnsonhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/LaurenJohnson
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This weekend I completed a mini-triathlon at the local gym. I'm calling it a mini since the distances don't line up within the typical race categories. The distances were 200 yd swim, 10 mile bike on a spin bike and 3 mile run on the treadmill. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In my enthusiasm I started the swim at sprint speed. The first lap was feeling fast, but then the lactic acid creeped in<span> and I slowed down to normal speed for…</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This weekend I completed a mini-triathlon at the local gym. I'm calling it a mini since the distances don't line up within the typical race categories. The distances were 200 yd swim, 10 mile bike on a spin bike and 3 mile run on the treadmill. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In my enthusiasm I started the swim at sprint speed. The first lap was feeling fast, but then the lactic acid creeped in<span> and I slowed down to normal speed for the rest of the 200 yards. I forgot how much swimming hurts if attempting to sprint the entire thing, oops. The rest of the triathlon went well, pushed hard throughout the bike and run and I even ran the last mile in ~7 minutes. No knee pain!</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">I finished the triathlon excited that I finished it and I felt pretty good. I may pick another triathlon this year. Do you have recommendations on local Sprint or Olympic distance races?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ancient history pictures, Wildflower Triathlon 2001:</span></p>
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<p>It’s DARK out at run time so please wear a light and reflective gear: BE LIT, DON’T GET HIT!!!!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through December 17, 2019: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems<br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br></br>- November 26: The Bob Telmosse…</p>
<p>It’s DARK out at run time so please wear a light and reflective gear: BE LIT, DON’T GET HIT!!!!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through December 17, 2019: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br/>- November 26: The Bob Telmosse Foundation (<a href="https://www.santa-bob.org/">https://www.santa-bob.org/</a>)<br/>- December 03: Rescue Run 2020 (<a href="https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun">https://pprrun.org/events/RescueRun</a>)<br/>*** December 10: Field Trip to Boulder Running Company “Ugly Sweater Run”<br/>*** December 17: JQRC Holiday Event Colorado Springs City Auditorium</p>
<p>Congratulations to <br/>James and Jenny Glass 300 JQRC runs<br/>Carolyn Cronk, Lita Abbarno, and Marcia Janos 200 JQRC runs<br/>Pete Solie 100 JQRC runs</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>Motivation is a skill. It can be learned and practiced.<br/>– Amby Burfoot</p>This week at JQRC 05 November 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-11-10:5021591:BlogPost:8446212019-11-10T12:04:40.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>It’s DARK at JQRC run time so be sure to wear a light and reflective gear: BE LIT, DON’T GET HIT!!!!</p>
<p>Thank you Veteran’s for all you’ve done for us.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through December 17, 2019: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems<br></br>- Pet…</p>
<p>It’s DARK at JQRC run time so be sure to wear a light and reflective gear: BE LIT, DON’T GET HIT!!!!</p>
<p>Thank you Veteran’s for all you’ve done for us.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through December 17, 2019: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Pet Pantry (Outside)<br/>*** December 10: Field Trip to Boulder Running Company “Ugly Sweater Run”<br/>*** December 17: JQRC Holiday Event Colorado Springs City Auditorium</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>There is something very symbolic about running–putting one foot in front of the other–that can be carried over to life.<br/>– Mike Erwin, founder of Team Red, White & Blue</p>JFK 50 miler review, nearly a year too late!tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-11-04:5021591:BlogPost:8449022019-11-04T17:30:00.000ZLauren Johnsonhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/LaurenJohnson
<p>November 2019 already? Here is my JFK 50 race report from November 2018. It is a rosy race report because it is helped by the kind filter of time.</p>
<p>The last time I talked about this race, <a href="http://pikespeaksports.us/profiles/blogs/preparation-for-jfk-50" target="_self">in October 2018</a>, I was debating which shoes to use. I continued debating which shoe to use until the days before the race, but the snowy conditions on the hilly Appalachian trail section forced me to pick the…</p>
<p>November 2019 already? Here is my JFK 50 race report from November 2018. It is a rosy race report because it is helped by the kind filter of time.</p>
<p>The last time I talked about this race, <a href="http://pikespeaksports.us/profiles/blogs/preparation-for-jfk-50" target="_self">in October 2018</a>, I was debating which shoes to use. I continued debating which shoe to use until the days before the race, but the snowy conditions on the hilly Appalachian trail section forced me to pick the trail shoe. I was so happy I made that choice, the trail was soaked with inches of water in some sections. After a few miles I gave up looking for footing and hoped for the best as I ran through the puddles. Don't fall, don't fall. </p>
<p>Somewhere along the trail a guy told me I was the 45th lady. My initial reaction was, who's counting out 45 places? Second reaction (all in my head), I should go catch some ladies! This motivated me to push the remaining downhill trail. </p>
<p>My friend Katie offered to carry some supplies to an aid station along the flat tow path, so I gave her my road shoes hoping I could switch out of the heavy trail shoes. However, after the soaking on the trail and a few miles on the flat path I knew my current socks and shoes were never coming off my feet. Dry socks and shoes would rip my wrinkled feet to shreds. I hoped my friend wasn't stressing about catching me along the trail, because I didn't want those shoes!</p>
<p>For water, I went with a handheld bottle and switched water and electrolyte drinks that the aid stations provided. For nutrition, I stuck mostly to energy gel packets and other food items supplied at the aid stations. I took old gloves and arm warmers so I could toss them once it warmed up.</p>
<p>Along the tow path, around mile 30, I caught up with my friend Jon. We shared a few miles and plotted to steal some bicycles to end our misery of the endless tow path. Somehow Jon pulled ahead in the last 10 miles as we climbed away from the tow path.</p>
<p>I finished in 8:50:08 and 22nd female. I detested the endless towpath but enjoyed the trail section and the competition. After a year of forgetfulness I would consider doing this race again.</p>
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<p><strong>Current training progress</strong></p>
<p>I'm up to 24 miles in one week and I ran my first snow run for the season. My run intervals are getting longer every week with a current maximum of 8 minute run intervals. Slowly I'm getting closer to my normal running pace. I've added some swim and bike training to get ready for a super sprint triathlon in the middle of November.</p>Terror on Trailtag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-10-28:5021591:BlogPost:8447042019-10-28T17:00:00.000ZLauren Johnsonhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/LaurenJohnson
<p>Last night my daughter and I listened to <a href="https://dirtbagdiaries.com/tales-of-terror-vol-10/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tales of Terror by The Dirtbag Diaries</a>. It is, by far, my daughter's favorite annual episode. She gives this year's episode a 2 out of 3 on the terror scale. I scare easier than her, so I'm going to give it a 3. I had a hard time falling asleep and I'm going to be on edge the next time I get out for a run on the trails.</p>
<p>I'm trying to convince my…</p>
<p>Last night my daughter and I listened to <a href="https://dirtbagdiaries.com/tales-of-terror-vol-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tales of Terror by The Dirtbag Diaries</a>. It is, by far, my daughter's favorite annual episode. She gives this year's episode a 2 out of 3 on the terror scale. I scare easier than her, so I'm going to give it a 3. I had a hard time falling asleep and I'm going to be on edge the next time I get out for a run on the trails.</p>
<p>I'm trying to convince my daughter to write a story to send in for Tales of Terror, but I think she's still working on that. Instead, I'll tell one of my tales.</p>
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<p><strong>Creatures of the Tucson Desert</strong></p>
<p>A few years ago I was on vacation in Tucson Arizona and went for a run in Sabino Canyon. The wide paved trail is popular with visitors and one that I have run countless time before. One mile up and the desert sun disappears behind the canyon walls. Another mile and the Tucson heat is quickly forgotten in the green oasis of Palo Verde trees growing next to Sabino creek. </p>
<p>On the slow climb I cross a small bridge and see the mountain lion warning signs. As it is the southwest nearly every trail has these signs. There are probably more warning signs than there are sightings of lions, but sometimes seeing these signs plants the seed of possibility in your head. I continue up and come across some Arizona creatures, a snake enjoying the last moments of sun and a tarantula slowly creeping across the road. </p>
<p>Another few minutes of jogging and I hear a deep growl coming out of the trees. In full on panic I freeze in the middle of the trail knowing that running can trigger a lion to chase. I scan the trees around me but I don't see the lion. My heart is in my throat, I'm done for, where is the lion? A Palo Verde beetle flies right into my chest. </p>
<p>The <a href="https://arbico-organics.blogspot.com/2018/08/what-heck-is-that-monstrosity.palo.verde.beetle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palo Verde beetles</a> are ugly, three inches long and look like large cockroaches with pincers. I didn't know that they flew or made a growling type noise while they fly. That was enough running for the day, I turned back around and found a family to hike back out with.</p>
<p>I told you I scare easy. Happy Halloween!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Tucson view from the Rincon Mountain range</p>Couch to 5k: Starting at beginnertag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-10-14:5021591:BlogPost:8433732019-10-14T18:30:00.000ZLauren Johnsonhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/LaurenJohnson
<p>After JFK 50 miler last November I was excited for the 2019 year. My training went great over last winter, and I was planning for a late season 100 miler. But it all went to hell in July. I displaced my knee cap in mid-July from a random accident. My older kid accidentally tumbled into my leg while sitting on her bike while we were at Good Neighbors Meeting House. My foot was pinned by the bottom of the wheel and the upper part of the wheel hit right at my knee joint. Take 70 lbs times the…</p>
<p>After JFK 50 miler last November I was excited for the 2019 year. My training went great over last winter, and I was planning for a late season 100 miler. But it all went to hell in July. I displaced my knee cap in mid-July from a random accident. My older kid accidentally tumbled into my leg while sitting on her bike while we were at Good Neighbors Meeting House. My foot was pinned by the bottom of the wheel and the upper part of the wheel hit right at my knee joint. Take 70 lbs times the height of the bike seat and my knee just buckled under all that force.</p>
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<p>--- Gross injury description (skip this section if you're eating)---</p>
<p>At first the injury was not painful but my knee cap was jammed to the outside of my leg. The angle didn't look right and I didn't know if I should move with the injury so my friend called the paramedics. The paramedics put me on some strong drugs and forced my kneecap back into place. That hurt a lot and I probably scared a lot of people at the coffee shop with my screaming. Sorry neighbors! </p>
<p>Side note to say, thank you all to all the people that helped with my kids and offer of a ride to the hospital. Good Neighbors indeed!</p>
<p>The x-rays showed a fracture on the back of my patella, that’s the knee cap. So the doctors put me in a straight lock out brace for six weeks to allow the bone to heal on it's own.</p>
<p>---Safe again!---</p>
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<p>All that to say, I lost all my running fitness in July. After 6 weeks my quadricep and calf were puny and useless. I'm doing physical therapy to slowly get it back to normal. There is still pain when I do step ups, step downs and squats. If I push my knee too much I get dull aches for a day or two. However it's progressing weekly.</p>
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<p>I use Jack Daniels training book for most plans so I am following his beginner plan, the white plan. The workouts start with 1 minute intervals and progress to straight running. On the current schedule it will take until the end of 2019 to get back to 5k fitness. My first goal is to run a 5k in 2020, maybe the Rescue Run. Past that I hope to work back up to long distance runs again, just have to see how the knee improves. </p>CAREER HIGHLIGHTS BIO -- GERALD ROMERO (work in progress)tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-10-10:5021591:BlogPost:8254462019-10-10T04:30:00.000ZGerald "G Man" Romerohttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/GeraldRomero
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2019- 2nd overall - Triple Crown of Running Series.<br />
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OCTOBER 5, 2019-- USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K CHAMPIONSHIP- CASTLE ROCK, CO- PHILIP MILLER PARK-- 41:00- 15TH…
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2019- 2nd overall - Triple Crown of Running Series.<br />
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OCTOBER 5, 2019-- USA TRACK AND FIELD 10K CHAMPIONSHIP- CASTLE ROCK, CO- PHILIP MILLER PARK-- 41:00- 15TH OVERALL- ROLLING TRAIL HILLS.<br/>
*SILVER USA TRACK AND FIELD MEDAL- 2ND MASTER OVERALL<br/>
*GOLD USA TRACK AND FIELD MEDAL- 1ST DIVISION WIN 45-49<br/>
*WON $100.00 PRIZE MONEY<br/>
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Labor Day- September 2nd, 2019-- AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL MARATHON- 1st master overall- qualified for Boston Marathon- 3:01:34. COMPLETED MY FIRST BOSTON MARATHON THIS YEAR WITH BRONCHITIS.<br/>
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Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon double award winner for 2019-- 1st Master overall podium winner in the Pikes Peak Ascent- 2:50:45- 19th overall-- Pikes Peak Marathon- Golden Trail Series-- 1ST place 45-49 podium winner-- 5:07:08<br/>
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<p>2019-- XTERRA COLORADO WESTERN REGIONAL DIVISION CHAMPION-- 2 X CHAMPION- 2018 AND 2019. </p>
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<p>Sunday- August 4, 2019-- XTERRA CASTLE ROCK-- 20k -- 1st overall champion-- 100 points </p>
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<p>2019-- USA TRACK AND FIELD AWARD-- COLORADO SPRINGS CLASSIC 10K -- USA TRACK AND FIELD 10k championships- 2nd place age division award-- 36:31-- 42nd overall. </p>
<p>2019--XTERRA OVERALL WIN - BEAVER CREEK-- AVON-- 1:19:30</p>
<p>2018-XTERRA TRAIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS- HAWAII-- Division 45-49 World Champion- 17th overall-- 1:45:22. </p>
<p>2018- XTERRA- Regional champion.</p>
<p>2018-- XTERRA- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS -Ogden Utah- 2nd place podium- 14th overall.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PIKES PEAK ASCENT AND MARATHON</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>*THIS IS MY LINK FOR MY PIKES PEAK ASCENT BIO/RESULTS:</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://pikespeakmarathon.org/results/find.asp?Last=Romero&First=Gerald&Mi=B" rel="nofollow">http://pikespeakmarathon.org/results/find.asp?Last=Romero&First=Gerald&Mi=B</a></p>
<p><span> MY PIKES PEAK ASCENT HIGHLIGHTS:</span></p>
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<li><strong>18 total ascents---- 4 Pikes Peak Marathons--22 total Ascents</strong></li>
<li><strong>3 DOUBLES</strong></li>
<li><strong>My ascent PR= 2:29:56- (2012)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Marathon best time-- 5:33- 2018. I did not race hard in 2017; i fell in the marathon in 2016. my ascent in 2016 was 3:05. </strong></li>
<li><strong>4 top tens- 7th-2006; 10th-2008; 9th-2009; 9th-2012</strong></li>
<li><strong>3 Overall Master championships --</strong></li>
<li><strong>2013-- 1st Master overall--2:44</strong></li>
<li><strong>1- 4th Overall Master-2016- 2:46:31</strong></li>
<li><strong>1- 5th Overall Master- 2017- 2:58:37 in high barometric pressure. </strong></li>
<li><strong>1 age division win in 2018-- coming off of injury. </strong></li>
<li><strong>2015- Ascent-- 1st Master Overall- 12th male overall- 2:45:43- tough conditions with dropping barometric pressure.</strong></li>
<li><strong>2016 Ascent- 4th Master Overall-2:46:31- 21st overall</strong></li>
<li><strong>(3) age group places: 2010-- 1st place 35-39 at the World Mountain Running Association championship-- 2:37; 2007- 2nd place- 35-39; 2004- 1st place- 30-34</strong></li>
<li><strong>2017- Doubler- 5th place Master overall </strong></li>
<li><strong>2018-- Doubler-- 1st place age division podium-- after taking months off with left knee injury-- shortened ascent finishing at Barr camp. Worked my way back to a triple crown of running age division award-- 2nd. 1:20:33</strong></li>
<li style="list-style: none">2019- 1ST Overall Master- 2:50:47- 19th overall-- Doubler- Pikes Peak Marathon age division winner- 1st place- 5:07:08 - Pikes Peak Marathon was the Golden Trail Series race.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS </strong></span></p>
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<li>14 Total Barr Trail Mountain Races</li>
<li>My PR=1:37:11</li>
<li>7 top tens/ best place = 4th overall</li>
<li>4 Overall Master's Wins -- 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019.</li>
<li>2015- 7th overall-1st Master Overall-$100 bucks prize money- Master's Rail Spike.</li>
<li>2015 --Barr Trail Mountain Race re-cap video created by Allie McLaughlin</li>
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<p> <span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyI0xniUjpw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyI0xniUjpw</a></p>
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<li>2017- 8th overall- 1st master overall-1:50.</li>
<li>2018- 2:04:50-- 4th master-- 1st 45-49-- 23rd overall-- I was out for 5 months with left knee inflammation. </li>
<li>2019--1:53-- 1st Master overall-- 17th male-- 18th overall.</li>
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<p></p>Wed, Nov 20th, 5pm-8:30pmHosted at Ivywild School in the Gym! Free to attend!
Looking to connect with the best sports & recreation-related businesses, events, and nonprofits? We get a bit of everyth…tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-10-09:5021591:BlogPost:8433782019-10-09T20:11:09.000ZJon Seversonhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/JonSeverson
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span>Looking to connect with the best sports & recreation-related businesses, events, and nonprofits? We get a bit of everything at our Expos over the last 4…</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span>Looking to connect with the best sports & recreation-related businesses, events, and nonprofits? We get a bit of everything at our Expos over the last 4 years with vendors that have come from New Mexico, Denver, Boulder, Buena Vista, Canon City, Salida, Monument, Pueblo, and good old Colorado Springs over the years. With room for over 25 vendors, it's never disappointed and been a great way to mix & mingle at Ivywild School with old friends as well as make new ones!</span> <br/><br/><span>Vendors. We still have some space available. Please message us directly via our Facebook page or the contact form on</span> <a target="_blank" href="http://csyoungprofessionals.com/?fbclid=IwAR2q0o9d0JIDDGrhjWb6OFfnHiX2SvRmoyZPUPmGiPvlyMxEm1OIL-mhyXY" rel="nofollow noopener">CSYoungProfessionals.com.</a> <br/><br/><span>And yes, this organized by CSYP but its is what we call a "Better Community" event, which serves all and just happens to appeal to YP's as well. Free to attend as well!</span></div>
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<p></p>This week at JQRC 24 September 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-09-23:5021591:BlogPost:8432352019-09-23T11:03:43.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>“Fall” into running with us!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- UC Health - PTSD run<br></br>- UCCS Trek the Trail 5K<br></br>- Awake Palmer Lake .5K (Yes, “point” 5K) (Event date Oct 06 2019, <a href="http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787">http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787</a>)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through October 29, 2019: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC…</p>
<p>“Fall” into running with us!</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- UC Health - PTSD run<br/>- UCCS Trek the Trail 5K<br/>- Awake Palmer Lake .5K (Yes, “point” 5K) (Event date Oct 06 2019, <a href="http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787">http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787</a>)</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through October 29, 2019: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Oct 1: Gallop 5K<br/>- Oct 22/29: Bear Creek nature Center 3rd Annual Bear Fun Run</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>There are few instincts more natural than the body in full motion as it races across a field or through the trees.<br/>– Neal Bascomb, The Perfect Mile</p>This week at JQRC 17 September 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-09-15:5021591:BlogPost:8429212019-09-15T14:13:46.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>It’s the last full week of summer so join us this week for a fantastic run!</p>
<p>If you volunteered at PPA/M or ADTM please contact us so we can get you your well earned run credits.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Ovarian Cancer Society<br></br>- UC Health - PTSD run<br></br>- St Jude’s Run<br></br>- UCCS Trek the Trail 5K</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through October 29,…</p>
<p>It’s the last full week of summer so join us this week for a fantastic run!</p>
<p>If you volunteered at PPA/M or ADTM please contact us so we can get you your well earned run credits.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Ovarian Cancer Society<br/>- UC Health - PTSD run<br/>- St Jude’s Run<br/>- UCCS Trek the Trail 5K</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through October 29, 2019: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Oct 1: Gallop 5K<br/>- Sep 17: Ovarian Cancer Society<br/>- Sep 17/24 Oct 01: UC Health - PTSD run<br/>- Sep 24: Awake Palmer Lake .5K (Yes, “point” 5K) (Event date Oct 06 2019, <a href="http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787">http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787</a>)<br/>- Sep 24: UCCS Trek the Trail 5K</p>
<p>Congratulations to Jim Donoughe on 500 JQRC runs!</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>There are few instincts more natural than the body in full motion as it races across a field or through the trees.<br/>– Neal Bascomb, The Perfect Mile</p>JQRC 10 September 2019tag:pikespeaksports.us,2019-09-08:5021591:BlogPost:8425652019-09-08T23:26:46.000ZMichael Yowellhttp://pikespeaksports.us/profile/MichaelYowell
<p>Congratulations to everyone who ran or volunteered at ADTM last week. We love our runners and volunteers!!!!</p>
<p>If you volunteered at PPA/M or ADTM please contact us so we can get you your well earned run credits.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br></br>- Boulder Running Company <br></br>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br></br>- Thrive Health Systems <br></br>- Ovarian Cancer Society<br></br>- UC Health - PTSD run</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through October 29, 2019: <br></br>-…</p>
<p>Congratulations to everyone who ran or volunteered at ADTM last week. We love our runners and volunteers!!!!</p>
<p>If you volunteered at PPA/M or ADTM please contact us so we can get you your well earned run credits.</p>
<p>This week at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems <br/>- Ovarian Cancer Society<br/>- UC Health - PTSD run</p>
<p>Upcoming events and guests @ Jack Quinn’s Pub through October 29, 2019: <br/>- Boulder Running Company <br/>- JQRC Merchandise Table<br/>- Thrive Health Systems<br/>- Oct 1: Gallop 5K<br/>- Sep 17: Ovarian Cancer Society<br/>- Sep 17/24 Oct 01: UC Health - PTSD run<br/>- 24 Sep: Awake Palmer Lake .5K (Yes, “point” 5K) (Event date Oct 06 2019, <a href="http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787">http://awakepalmerlake.org/?p=787</a>)</p>
<p>Thought of the Day:<br/>They say you can't run away from your troubles. I say that you can.<br/>– John Bingham</p>