Flores Captures National Cycling Title

October, 2004 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Flores Captures National Cycling Title Carla Flores will be wearing her own version of the yellow jersey next year. The Pueblo cyclist recently won the honor of best all-around national rider in the 45-49 age division at the Park City Cycling […]

Cleaner lungs lead to faster run times

August, 2004 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Cleaner lungs lead to faster run times Now that he’s kicked the habit, Brian Ropp is beginning to make a habit of turning in excellent running times. The 40-year-old Puebloan hopes to continue that pattern when he runs the 13.1-mile Pikes

Badlands Ultra Next Test for Bradley

July, 2004 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Badlands Ultra Next Test for Bradley Sometimes the question “Why?” simply cannot be answered logically. For runners who enter the Kiehl’s Badwater Ultramarathon, this situation certainly applies. After all, why would someone want to try a 135-mile endurance run that starts

Ride the Rockies to Test Even the Serious Cyclists

June, 2004 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Ride the Rockies to Test Even the Serious Cyclists The Ride the Rockies isn’t exactly for the novice cyclist. Consider that this year’s 19th annual tour that begins this Sunday will cover 431 Colorado miles and cross three mountain passes as