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My Brief Brush with Greatness

For the record: I'm not a fast runner. I'm a solid middle-of-the-packer who sometimes makes it into the top third in my age group. Part of that is the remarkable running community in this town. You people are talented, and more ambitious runners keep arriving all the time. (Take my friend Scott Spillman, who moved to town late last year. He won the …

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Added by Katie Benzel on May 17, 2012 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

i go kigo!

i go kigo! kigo drive review





As part of my continuous pursuit for great minimalist running shoes, I've looked at a number of different companies and shoes in…
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Added by Jeff Gallup on May 17, 2012 at 10:49am — No Comments

My Perfect Training Plan

Hello everyone! First I would like to thank Tim Bergsten, Ron Ilgin and Mike Mazzola for letting be apart of the PikesPeakSports.us Triple Crown Running Team.  Should be a fun…

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Added by Don Solberg on May 17, 2012 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

It's a Bear



Ran the Summer Roundup Trail Run route today (5/15). This is the best part, coming down High Drive after going up for the first 3.8 miles before turning around. I don't want to tell you what my time was because I don't want my competitors to have an unfair advantage. I wouldn't want them to know that they can stop and have a leisurely lunch at the…

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Added by Bill Beagle on May 15, 2012 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Hats off! Pearl Izumi Fly In-R-Cool Review

Hats off! Pearl Izumi Fly In-R-Cool Review…

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Added by Jeff Gallup on May 15, 2012 at 2:24pm — 1 Comment

Channeling David Byrne

First and foremost, I am flattered, humbled and honored to be a member of the PikesPeakSports.us Triple Crown Running Team.
Having now lived in the Pikes Peak region for nearly nine years I have, for some time now, looked upon the Pikes Peak…

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Added by Bill Beagle on May 14, 2012 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Overcoming those roadblocks in life that hit you like a brick.

Recognize that an obstacle is only temporary.  Giving up is not an option if you want to succeed.  Giving in for a bit of time can work in your favor, if it's only temporary.  If giving in helps you recognize what the problem is, what it means you and how important it is to overcome, then by all means give in temporarily.  If you give up instead of giving in,…

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Added by Wanda McCormick on May 8, 2012 at 6:37am — No Comments

New York City Marathon Run for the American Cancer Society

Hey Fellow Colorado Springs Runners,

I've decided to train and participate in the 2012 ING New York City Marathon on November 4 in partnership with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team and dedicate every mile to making sure cancer never steals another year of anyone’s life. I am determined to make a difference!

I…

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Added by Roger Lamontagne on May 2, 2012 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Barr Camp

My running partner Kim and I made plans to hike to Barr Camp.  Since this was my first time up to Barr Camp, I found it to be an interesting hike.



Kim and I planed to meet at 7am.  We ended up parking together and gearing up at the cars. Very glad I decided to bring my layers.…

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Added by TIffany Dockter on May 1, 2012 at 8:39pm — No Comments

Big Mountain Trail Race: Race Report

Big Mountain Trail Run Race Report…

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Added by Jeff Gallup on April 26, 2012 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Win a Free Entry to the Cafe Velo Tri-Lakes Time Trial!

CONGRATULATIONS to Anastasia Meadows - Winner of the entry to the Cafe Velo Tri-Lakes Time Trial!!!

You may have read how I love the bike in the April edition of the Peak Region Cyclist. (If you haven't yet, don't delay!) But now I want to know why YOU love the bike. Follow this link below for contest information and how to…

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Added by Nicole Odell on April 22, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Fools on the Hill: The INCLINATHON Run-down

     I like to think of myself as a dreamer. An ideas man. Sometimes these grand visions fail to come to fruition and remain just thoughts. Other times, they are attempted but for one reason or another, they fall apart. Such was the case when a buddy of mine in NC decided to hike from Mt. Mitchell to Mt. Pisgah. Things went smoothly except we spent the first day hiking in the wrong direction and wound up in Busick, NC (never heard of it? neither had we) only to call his parents to bail us…

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Added by Brandon Stapanowich on April 16, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Get those kids running!

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I know I mentioned a few posts back that our twin boys, age 7, just joined a running club…

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Added by Jeff Gallup on April 14, 2012 at 10:51pm — No Comments

It's an election year... vote for me!!

It's an election year.. vote for me!



Hey all you Pikes Peak Sports members!...  just a quick post to ask for your support.  I…
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Added by Jeff Gallup on April 12, 2012 at 11:12pm — No Comments

Slow runner or fast hiker?

I ran my first 5k when I was 8... I won. When my Mother tells the story she usually fails to mention that I was 1 of 2 entry's in my age division, or that she left me to run the second half by myself. 8 years old running down the road with a group of strangers. I am ok and currently have no long term trauma from the event that I am aware of. Since then I have run for my high school cross country team, run to stay in shape for college soccer, and run to maintain my PT score for the Marine…

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Added by Keith B. Ives on April 10, 2012 at 11:02pm — 1 Comment

Addictions lead to withdrawls

I made a decision to take a few days of from my running and let my legs heal.  My left shin has been giving me a little trouble when I am running down hill, so I figured a few days off from running would do me some good.



Like an addict, when you don't feed your addiction you get withdrawals.  All you think about is when you will get your next fix.  So as I am sitting here on the couch, I am getting the antsy feeling and all I can think about is:

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Added by TIffany Dockter on April 10, 2012 at 9:00pm — No Comments

My First Time

I  will admit I was a little hesitant about "it".  I've thought about "it" a few times.  Most of the time it was the heat of the moment on a trail or on a hike when I wished I would have done "it" already. I was told that I should give it a try and see what I think about it. I was warned to start out slow and to only do it for a short time, because I might be sore for a little bit; but the more I do it the less…

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Added by TIffany Dockter on April 5, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Random Ramblings...

Random Ramblings....

This came up in an image search on random…
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Added by Jeff Gallup on April 4, 2012 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Help UpaDowna Cure A.D.D. (Adventure Deficit Disorder), VOTE NOW!

Tucanos Brazilian Grill– a restaurant celebrating the colorful, vibrant lifestyle of Rio de Janeiro and the unique serving style of the traditional Brazilian grilling experience – will open to the public on April 5.  The first of its kind in Colorado Springs, Tucanos will enter the market with a Grand Opening Charity dinner, which will benefit the local Colorado Springs community.

 Located in the…

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Added by Randi Hitchcock on April 2, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

CALL FOR ARTISTS 8th ANNUAL ROLL BIKE ART FESTIVAL "SIRIUS"

 The Stargazers Theater in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is hosting a juried national

exhibition of artwork for the 8th ANNUAL ROLL BIKE ART FESTIVAL, an exhibition

of artwork in all mediums and concerning any themes around bikes and bike life.

This year’s theme is "SIRIUS."

Exhibition dates: Aug. 16 – Sept. 12,…

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Added by Amy Seltzer on March 27, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

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