Turning 40 has not been good for my running. 

I made a last ditch effort to go sub three at Pikes last year, and once again came up short.  I lost motivation, got injured, had a disaster of a race at NYC in November (3:30, off a 1:30 first half), then quit physical activity for two full months.  By far the biggest break I've ever taken from running since I picked up the sport almost three decades ago.  I used all that extra time to drink beer and eat lots of junk food, packing…

Quinnian’s!!!!

How’s your March Madness of running? Are you logging Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, or the Frozen Four?…

     *You have to understand that I had to do it. That I had no choice. Of course it was risky, foolish even. I knew the stakes involved and that I could have been seriously injured or worse. But after laying on the couch for one too many days in a row, just staring at the door and waiting for something to happen, I was growing bored. In this boredom, I jumped on the anxiety bus and rode it all the way to maddening desperation. I couldn't take it anymore. Now, to this day, I'm not proud of…

Now that Spring has “sprung” what are your race plans????

Joining us this week at JQRC:

- Boulder Running Company

- Complete Nutrition

- Thrive Table

- JQRC Merchandise Table…

Being a runner, I have tremendous appreciation for volunteers and also believe that everyone should aspire to be one as often as you can. I’ve received my share of kindness from many friends and strangers over the years, so I try to return the favor by paying it forward whenever I can. That is one reason I became a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Children of the…

Shona Lá Fhéile Pádraig Quinnian’s (Happy Saint Patrick's Day Quinnian’s)

Now that we’ve “sprung forward in time” be sure to sport your shamrocks and get your green on this week (shirts,…

We’re now over two months in and the 2016 Inaugural Brewers’ Cup competition is still on fire as our runners continue to set record attendance at all Pikes Peak Road Runner races, are frequently found monopolizing the awards podiums, swarming local breweries…

Quinnian’s!

Looks like a perfect weather week to get out and run as the days get longer and warmer.…