Former Rye athlete gains world duathlon berth

Fit to be Tied Column June 1, 2006 From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Former Rye athlete gains world duathlon berth A little slip of the pen actually worked to Josh Reineke’s advantage recently. Reineke, 27, and a 1998 graduate of Rye High School, was filling out his entry form to compete in the […]

The Ordinary Mortals Triathlon

Gary’s Diary #4 of 2006 The Ordinary Mortals Triathlon and belated related musings Event Date: Saturday, May 20, 2006 Sometimes I need to really digest and stew about a racing performance for a good while before reaching the proper mental state that lets me rationalize its inadequacies. I mean, you can only use statements like

Running, Cycling and Swimming Heat Up

Fit to be Tied Column May 8, 2006 From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Running, Cycling and Swimming Heat Up Ordinary Mortals Takes on a New Look If it’s variety you like, then you’ll enjoy getting it May 20 when the 15th annual Ordinary Mortals Triathlon will be held. The biggest change will be

The Canon City Blossom Fesitval 5K

Gary’s Diary #3 of 2006 The Canon City Blossom Fesitval 5K Event Date: Saturday, May 6, 2006 I hate races that don’t allow me any excuses. But that was the scenario for the second annual Blossom Festival 5K run that was held on Saturday, April 13, in downtown Canon City. After a cold, rainy and

The Y-BI

Gary’s Diary #2 of 2006 The Y-BI submitted April 12, 2006 You know, I remember one year when the weather wasn’t too lousy on the day of the Y-Bi, only gloves-needing cold. It was during the race, too. And in Pueblo West. But that was at least a decade ago, probably more. Since then we’ve

Slover preps for world water polo event

Slover preps for world water polo event February 6, 2006 Fit to be Tied Column from the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi If you said Carrie Slover was born in the water you wouldn’t be far off base. She was raised in swimming-rich San Francisco, was a member of synchronized swimming teams from the age