Lindsay Brown Benefit Triathlon – Racing Colorado Review
Photo from The Good News Blog
Not an official review, but I managed some info on this first triathlon at USAFA. With over 130 finishers, there was a good turnout for an innaugural, late Colorado triathlon season race. This sprint triathlon (swim 750 meters, Bike 14.69 miles, Run 3.1 miles) offered an indoor serpentine swim, a challenging course, and of course the beauty of the Air Force Acadamy campus.
Celeste of The Good News Blog posted about the race and her performance. She references a difficult course “… I think they made it a point to make this a very challenging course… and they put a killer hill in the 5K, oh yeah, and they made you run on soft trails, I felt like I was running in quicksand.”
The inspiration for the event was provided by Lindsay Brown, a Cadet and intercollegiate swimmer who was killed in an auto accident. Just prior to her death she had written a note: “It’s time to get out of my seat and get going!“
Colorado Gold Mountain Biking
Another perfect Colorado cycling day.
Well, I did make it to Kenosha pass – along with seemingly every other mountain biker, hiker, walker, and dog. Truly, the Colorado Trail at Kenosha this weekend was the busiest trail in Colorado I’ve ever seen. But give me a day in the saddle on a busy, beautiful Colorado trail over a day in the ‘burbs any day! My advice: get out there while you can, but go on a weekday. The aspen are just amazing, and whether you need a training ride/run, or just a breath of fresh air, Kenosha pass is the most abundant groves close to the front range that I know of. Any others?
Perfect Colorado Mountain Biking
I know…. We’re supposed to be about racing, but this post about mountain biking on the Colorado trail at Kenosha Pass caught my attention. It’s not competitive, just a scenic Colorado bike ride through the aspen groves. I shouldn’t say anything, ’cause I’m planning to go this weekend. Don’t tell anyone…
Copper Triangle Cycling Tour Review
Here’s a link to a post by a Connecticut resident who came out for the Copper Triangle in August. His original post can be found here. 
He describes a challenging, yet well-organized and supported tour. “…overall it was a fantastic experience, participating in a very well-organized, challenging ride with breathtaking scenery, difficult climbs and incredible, never-ending descents. Plus the event benefits charity for a good cause. I hope you will all join me next year, to suffer together.”
Classic Colorado Running – Coal Creek Cross Country Challenge
Classic Cross Country
This from Bruce Kirschner of Colorado Masters Running Associations -
Coal Creek Challenge Set for Oct. 19
The Colorado Masters Running Association (CMRA) will host its tenth annual Coal Creek Cross Country Challenge, a 5.72 mile out-and-back foot race on the Coal Creek Trail and open space between Louisville and Lafayette, at 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. All runners and walkers are welcome. The race begins at the trailhead just east of the Louisville Community Park.
There is no pre-registration. Race day registration
will be held at the Louisville Community Park. The event is free to CMRA members and $10 for non-CMRA participants. Individuals who become members on race day for $25 race free on Oct. 19, all CMRA monthly races for the balance of 2008 and 2009. Prize money to overall winners and top 40+ and 50+ age group winners. For more information call 303-666-0864 or 303-665-4995. Click here for link to the Racing Colorado record.
Upcoming Colorado Events- Ralston Creek Half Marathon
- Valentine`s Day 5K
- 3W Heart Throb Run 5K
- Cupid`s Undie Run
- Love `em or Leave `em Valentine`s Day 5K Run/Walk
- Dick`s Sporting Goods Loveland Sweetheart Classic
- Dick`s Sporting Goods Loveland Sweetheart Classic
- HRCA Sunday Bloody Sunday 5k Challenge
- Super Bowl 5K
- Gold Rush Nordic Race Series
- Super Sunday Fun Run 5K
- SnowDash Extreme 5K / Echo Mnt. Colorado
- 5 k Moonlight Snowshoe
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