November, 2000 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Two tradition-rich races head running calendar So what happened to all the road races? After a summer that allowed local runners to pretty much pick and choose from a hefty racing schedule in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, the well seemingly has […]
October, 2000 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi For Stommel, River Trail starts his marathon training The typical runner will train to peak for this Sunday’s River Trail Marathon. But for Pueblo’s Joe Stommel, the River Trail triggers the start of his training. Say, what? You mean this guy
September, 2000 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Leadville 100 Trail Run: Why ask why? “Only those who go too far risk finding out how far they can go.” – T.S. Elliot “Because it’s there” is not a good enough reason for wanting to tackle the Leadville 100-Mile Trail
August, 2000 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Inaugural Olympic triathon has special interest to USC instructor Multi-sport fans across America have just about been salivating for the first Olympic triathlon since it was approved five years ago, and that group undoubtedly includes George Dallam right here in our
July, 2000 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftainby Gary Franchi July represents a very special milestone in the world of women’s running. It was 20 years ago this month that the Road Runners Club of America launched nationwide the Women’s Distance Festival, a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) run/walk to highlight the lack of
June, 2000 Fit to be Tied Column From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi Area runners have their pick of sweet races For serious runners, it doesn’t get much better than summertime in Colorado. And if you live in Southeast Colorado, beginning in June you can race almost every weekend in the triangular area that
