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Saturday marked my final training ride before The Hundo in Bailey, Colorado. Tyler joined me for a big day on the mountain bikes as we linked together many of Golden’s classic trail systems. While I was using the ride as one last test before race day, Tyler was simply along for the adventure, which made for good company and plenty of conversation throughout the miles. Our plan was simple: ride over 30 miles, stack some climbing, and enjoy a full day on the trails without doin

Trail running has become my new obsession and my access to the spring/summer alpine environment. Pursuant of the alpinism goals and achievements and iconic mountain photographs, I am propelled upward. I am constantly perplexed and interested in what’s around the next bend or over the next ridge. The action of traversing these beautiful places with efficiency over difficult terrain is mesmerizing. Sometimes I still think to myself, ``I can't believe I am/can do this.” The feel