Ben & Matt’s Trail Mix

Ben & Matt’s Trail Mix Prediction Series race diary … by Gary Franchi I miss the railroad tracks. The new loop on this Prediction Series race was a killer and, for me, a body destroyer. It was so much hillier, and there was so much uneven surface that my knees and right foot began killing […]

The Tunnel Drive Prediction Run Conspiracy

Gary’s Diary #5 of 2006 The Tunnel Drive Prediction Run Conspiracy Event Date: Saturday, August 26, 2006 The truly amazing thing about the Tunnel Drive “Predict” is that I made it there on time. This is noteworthy since I had such a long drive to make. (Webmaster note: The Gar’ only had a drive of

Triple the pleasure – and pain

Triathlon offers variety and fitness for athletes at every level Dave and Stacey Diaz run near the Pueblo Nature Center as part of their training for the triathlon. The couple competes almost weekly in running races or triathlons during the spring and summer. For years, Puebloans Dave and Stacey Diaz considered themselves runners who occasionally

A Resurgent Women’s Distance Festival in 2006

At the July 5 SCR meeting Race Director Diana Tiffany raised the question of whether the club should drop the Women’s Distance Festival in the future due to low turnout. At that point there were something like 15 pre-registered for the run and walk combined. I’m proud to say the club expressed continued support for

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

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