Got Oxygen?

Living in Colorado automatically lends itself to outdoor activity. There are people sporting around here everywhere...especially running. I don't necessarily enjoy this "sport", but I do like the idea of it. So...since I'm here...I figure why not join in on the "fun". Right? Just one little hitch when participating...and it's called altitude. I mean...you do need oxygen to breathe, and when running at 6000 feet plus, every breath can be an absolute struggle. We have been told that you acclimate to the "height" after 4-6 months...but I'm not there yet.

Marc and I have been running with our friends Matt and Julie on Tuesdays at a local restaurant called Salsa Brava. They have a runner's club. We run a 5k(ish) course, and then eat dinner. We've done this about 5 times, so we thought we were ready for the real deal.

We ran our first 5k on Saturday, October 9th at "America the Beautiful" city park. It benefited the Humane Society, so there were lots of 4 legged friends to dodge along the course. Marc did great (apparently playing soccer your entire life makes a 3.1 mile run a breeze), and I finished. Nuff said.

At the start...

America the Beautiful park....

Got oxygen?...

Our next 5k is the "Turkey Trot" sponsored by the YMCA on Thanksgiving Day. My hope is to continue working on my running while living in Colorado. I'm even kicking around the idea on a half-marathon. If that happens...it won't be at 6000 feet. How 'bout Hawaii Honey? :)