I knew that last night and tonight were the best times to view the Geminid meteor shower, so I was really hoping to see some if it before dawn this morning from the Incline.... however when I left home this morning around 5am, it was just starting to snow.  So, no meteors, but I was looking forward to climbing and running in the snow this morning.



Unfortunately, it…

Are you a bicycle or running event planner, coordinator? Do you already have an event planned for 2012 or are you or your organization considering putting one on?

Come out to join the Pikes Peak Region Race, Run & Ride Coordinators Expo, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mr. Biggs, 5825 Mark Dabbling Blvd., to engage in an evening of networking, best-practice sharing and to hear experts in the field of event promotion and execution detail out some of the things you need to know and…

With all that food, no time to go to the gym, days of travelling, all mean that it’s pretty easy to find yourself in early January feeling like you’re starting over from scratch.  Luckily, there are strategies for getting through the holidays in good shape.  In this article, I give you five great exercises to keep up your six-pack abs anytime, anywhere, and some tips for getting through holiday gatherings unscathed (physically, that is – dealing with your family is up to…

As promised, here is a follow up to the review I did on the Injinji Performance Series Toe Socks in mid November.



As you know, I love trail running and climbing the Manitou Incline in my huaraches from Invisible Shoes.  As winter has arrived, I've been looking at ways to keep running in them, but trying to…

Do you want to be part of the event that was Indy voted best fundraiser of 2011? We are looking for a course director (start line to finish line) for the 2012 Race for the Cure (Sep 9th). Info meeting Tues Dec 6 at Komen office 625 N Cascade Suite 110 5:30-6:30pm. email racechair@komensecolorado if you have questions.

So yesterday for my birthday, my wife ordered an amazing pumpkin cheesecake.. one of the best I've had (next to the Chocolate Guinness version from the same bakery).  So yes, cheese cake is decadent, and not necessarily the healthiest, but so what? It tastes amazing, and I don't eat one every day!



The point is, there are always special occasions, and reasons to live life and enjoy these kinds of things.  Where we get in trouble is when every day becomes a special occasion :-). …

A quick note before the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow.  We are in the midst of the holiday season, filled with great celebrations, and more often than not, filled with lots of food centric activities.  Don't get me wrong, I love to eat and I love good food.... I just hope that more people take the time to truly "know" what they are eating. Before I jump on a soapbox, please understand that I am not a dietician or physician (although it would be fun to play one on TV). I'm just a normal guy…

Here is a great article by Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, PhD, RD

Times are tough, and for some people, spending money on organic and specialty food items is just not a possibility.  But, these people also don’t want to eat potato chips and hot dogs for dinner, and are looking for solutions to eat better without breaking the bank.

Here are our Top 9 Ways to Eat Healthy On a Budget and ensure…

Jaclyn writes:

The Rim Rock Marathon was an amazing experience, and probably one of my favorite races this year.  Having driven through Grand Junction and Fruita to raft Ruby Horse Thief or Westwater Canyon in the past, I hadn't thought much about the Colorado National Monument, until this race.  We anticipated doing well as a relay team and were hoping for first place.  Compared to the top marathon runners, we anticipated being in the top ten or twenty.  Up until this race,…

Today I participated in the Pikes Peak Road Runner's, Turkey Trot Predict 5K, which was great fun.  The goal of the run is to predict your finishing time, and the 6 closest to their times win a turkey.  So each runner took off at the time they predicted as the clock ran backwards.  If everyone was exactly right, every runner would finish at the same time.  It was a beautiful fall day in Colorado Springs... in the…

After almost two weeks, I was finally able to do the Manitou Incline . Between the weather and traveling, I've missed my twice weekly ritual.  It was an amazing morning... a very bright 1/2 to 3/4 moon, not much of a breeze, and temps I would guess to be around 35F (2C).



I wore my headlamp, but realized halfway up that I didn't need it with all the moonlight, and with the time change, the sun was close to…

hello everyone (hopefully even if i have no friend yet someone can see this) im new to this site and new to various types of climbing (rock, ice, snow) and want to get to know people in the climbing communtiy so i can learn more and have people to learn with!

Just a quick note today to thank all of those who are, or have served our country.  Especially, my dad, and my father-in-law.



Also, we are on a short trip to Las Vegas this week, celebrating the 75th birthday of our best friend's mom.  Crazy day in Vegas, as it appears everyone is here for a birthday or a wedding!



One of the cooler things about this trip is the runs I did yesterday and this morning. Great temps for running, and another good friend from Seattle (who also…

The lastest epic run: a Grand Canyon double crossing.

Nice story Aaron.  Always important to consider perspective.......I try to remember when I work with those men who have broken lives and relationships.  But I have to remember;  that includes almost everyone (in varying degrees of course).

Haven't heard about you running lately.  Are you still pretty active?

Be blessed in all you do!!!

Dad

http://barefootinclined.blogspot.com/

(note: this piece was first posted on ProVéloPassion)

Most people need a fantastic prize to entice them to enter something like this.

But not Steven Thompson, Ian Sheppard, Todd Shaffer, and Andy Dukes. They took turns riding a 13.5 mile loop all day and night in Palmer Park under the amateur…

UPDATE: PikesPeakSports.us has learned that Nevaeh Paredes passed away on Nov. 3. She was 4. We're sending our prayers to her family.



PHOTOS: Heaven Can Wait 5K Run/walk…