Turns out packing and preparing for a 100 race is actually a momentous task in itself.


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I made a commitment not too long ago to do more training runs on hills,
and in fact to do some interval training on hills, but I have largely
failed to follow through. Some of that has been due to a series of races
I registered for, and some of i...

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to help out Dr. Richard Hansen’s high school team, Peak 2 Peak, at their first cross country scrimmage
of the season in Lyons, Colorado.  Only part of the team raced and the
rest did a workout bef...

(By Rod O’Donnell ) 1. I pledge to call my local newspaper with meet
results, regardless of how my team finished. If results are not
reported in the next edition, I will follow up with a phone all to the
sports editor. This will be continu...

I have now been at altitude for just over a week and have already
noticed my fitness improving.  The first couple of days were just easy
running, with  a lot of drills, core, skipping, and hurdle work at the
Fairview High School track. ...

Outside magazine recently ranked Denver as one of the best towns for 2010

 
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