It was just another typical week around here – you know I drank a lot of coffee, went on some runs and signed up for another really ambitious mountain race with lots of altitude gain. My summer race schedule might now include the Mt. Evans Ascent, the Wild West Relay and the Pikes Peak Marathon. … Continue reading »
Category Archives: trail running
Pikes Peak Marathon: Training Update #1
I really think the trick to making yourself train hard for a race is to sign up for something that terrifies you. For example, I signed up for the Pikes Peak Marathon a few months ago, and it’s without a doubt the most technical, challenging race I have ever entered. People tend to be impressed … Continue reading »
Race Report: Golden Leaf Trail Half-Marathon
My number one goal for the Golden Leaf Trail Half-Marathon this year was to not fall down like I did last year. Twice. My friend Britt and I still like to joke about how she found me at the finish line of the race at the First Aid tent. I was a little bit bloody. … Continue reading »
Race Report: Garden of the Gods 10 Miler
I have really been slacking on running races in 2012. I mean prior to yesterday, my most recent running race was the Chicago Marathon last October. I had originally been registered for the Colorado Marathon this past May, but due to the unforeseen Vitamin D fiasco of 2012 I dropped out of that race. Which … Continue reading »
Spring has sprung
While my skis sadly stare at me every time I do laundry in the basement, spring has sprung in Colorado. I really want nothing to do with slushy skiing, and so I have been reluctantly converting to a spring state of mind. How do I go about preparing for spring? First, I got my bicycle … Continue reading »
Back to the basics
To be completely honest, marathon training has not been going well lately. I have really been struggling mentally. Running has not been fun anymore; it has been a chore. I knew that this weekend I needed to make up some serious ground on my training and most importantly have fun again. I needed to remember … Continue reading »
life / running / trail running
Worth it
I always find that the days that I think I am too busy to run are the days that I benefit the most from running. I will be the first to admit that it’s not always easy to find time for a run. This past fall when I was taking classes and basically working full-time … Continue reading »
colorado / fall / trail running / winter
Seasons of love
I’m really into making lemonade when life gives me lemons. Since the snow has not been cooperating with my skiing plans this winter, I instead decided to take up a winter trail running adventure this past weekend. My destination? Kenosha Pass. I went there this past fall with my friend Britt to view the aspen … Continue reading »
colorado / fall / races / running / trail running
Happiness is golden aspens
What do you get when you combine fall, aspen trees and trail running? A very happy Paula! My friend offered me her entry into the Aspen Golden Leaf Trail Half-Marathon this summer, when she found out that she had a wedding the same weekend. The race, which was yesterday, coordinated perfectly with my marathon training … Continue reading »
Bouldercation
Right now I am averaging about four to five days a week in Denver, a ratio that I am very happy about. I mean don’t get me wrong I love Denver, I just love mountains more. On the agenda for this week? Bouldercation Wednesday! I came to Boulder last night with my friend Claire, because … Continue reading »
