Slacker Half

I ran the Slacker Half Marathon this past Saturday, June 25, 2011. It was a totally fun race that started at 10,630 feet in the Loveland Ski area and ended in Georgetown at 8,400 feet elevation. Although it is known and advertised as a “downhill” half, there were some slight uphills at times and flat areas (which my knees welcomed). I was expecting a trail race but it was paved almost the entire way on streets and paved paths. It was also full sunshine the entire way and warmer than I thought it would be even at the start where snow patched the scenery. There were lots of water stations along the way and a great party at the end in the cute old historic town of Georgetown. I also stayed at a cute bed and breakfast for the weekend in Georgetown named the Horstmann House with very sweet owners – I would definitely recommend it for a short weekend or longer getaway!

~ Jen Spolnik

Race Report: Dash n Dine, Bolder Boulder, and Onward

An assortment of weather each week offered variation for the Dash n Dine races at Coot Lake: sun, wind, rain/snow. After this series I am aiming to increase my miles to prepare for longer races. I am still fighting bursitis in my hip and trying to counter it by strengthening my knees and hips. I find that going to physical therapy seems to make it worse. Sometimes running helps it. Who knows?!?! I also want to start building some speed workouts in on a weekly basis. These were my times for the races I ran of the Dash n Dine series: 4.12.11 -- 25:19 4.19.11 -- 26:18 4.26.11 -- 25:38   5.10.11 -- 25:02    Bolder Boulder was a blast! My time was: 53:08 Next up: Slacker half marathon. …looking to improve my times. ~Jen Spolnik

Dash n Dine

Bolder Boulder