2022 has been a great year for me running-wise. I signed up for the Black Squirrel Half-Marathon over the winter, which has kept me motivated to train regularly and mix in longer trail runs here and there. Lory Valley Loop - For my first "long" run of the year, I ran around the East, West, … Continue reading Highlight Runs of 2022
Iron Mountain Ridge Traverse
Trailhead: Cameron PassMiles: 7.7Vertical Gain: 2,500' Well, I guess it's summer! Unable to rally friends to go skiing when it was 100 degrees in Fort Collins, I got my coworker Ben to join me for an excellent outing on Cameron Pass. We parked at the Cameron Pass trailhead, and after briefly admiring the still snowy … Continue reading Iron Mountain Ridge Traverse
Highlight Trail Runs of 2021
I’m discovering that Fort Collins has no shortage of fantastic trail running opportunities. The East side of Horsetooth Reservoir has excellent trails with moderate elevation gain, and the West side has endless options for more challenging runs. Reservoir Ridge Half-Marathon - I set a goal early in the year to run my first half-marathon before … Continue reading Highlight Trail Runs of 2021
The Skientist 