Triple Crown of Running Series
If you like the outdoors and are a runner or a walker you’re surely aware of the second leg of the Triple Crown of Running Series in Colorado Springs.
The 1st leg of the series is the Garden of the Gods 10-mile Run. This year that run happened on June 10. Having previously participated in that event I can attest to the difficulty level. Of course, I’m nowhere near a world class athlete or even a very fast runner but this course is challenging. I was happy to average 10-minute miles from start to finish.
The 2nd leg of the series takes place on July 8, 2007 in Bear Creek Park. It’s an out and back course and is mostly uphill on the way out. It will challenge you with a nearly 1000′ incline over just over 3.5 miles. At least the home stretch is downhill! They say it’s an excellent training run for the 3rd leg of the series.
The 3rd leg of the series is the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon which is newly sponsored by EAS and takes place on August 18 & 19, 2007. The marathon has always brought world class runners to Colorado Springs and the fact that EAS is now the sponsor is proof that it has become a high-profile event - no pun intended! The official website of the EAS Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon has plenty of information about the event but the warnings about lightning, inclement weather and “sweat check” procedures are enough to steer me away from the event altogether!!
In any case, the series is a real challenge for runners of all levels yet offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the city.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
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