Category Archives: Running

Matt’s Jogging Log

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Matt Gholson

After a dismal showing at the first time trial of the year I decided to mix things up a bit and start jogging again.  Haven’t jogged in a couple years.  Here’s my log so far. Friday 4/21 1.2 miles 19 … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Runners and Goodbye RT-1

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Matt Gholson

I will begin this post about running the way I begin every post about running.  I’m not a runner.  I suck at running, but as Eli often says when we’re out running or riding, “I don’t see anyone else out … Continue reading →

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The Classic at Lusk Creek

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Matt Gholson

This winter, several of us would go out and run trails at night.  As I have said many times I’m no runner, so more often then not these would be solo adventures for me.  One of the runs we regularly … Continue reading →

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What GPS should I use for bike riding

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Matt Gholson

If you’re not using a GPS device to record your ride then you’re missing out on a fun aspect of cycling.  Keeping track of routes and ride data can be interesting and help make you a better cyclist.  I used … Continue reading →

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It’s Gotta Be Da Shoes – Merrell Mykos Jet vs. Hiking Boot

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Matt Gholson

Since I began this most recent stint of running I’ve been almost completely focused on trail running.  The trails I’ve been running are either nice gravelly hard pack or rugged trenched out mud tracks.  I’ve been wearing hiking boots for … Continue reading →

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Behind the Yellow Trail Running Club

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Matt Gholson

I’ve never liked running, it’s uncomfortable, it’s slow, and you never get a break.  A couple of years ago I was running almost every morning for a couple of miles and I would run trails every now and again, I … Continue reading →

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2014… A Look Back

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Matt Gholson

Well here we are, it’s 2015.  In about 3 months my blog can celebrate it’s 5 year anniversary, that’s about 5 years longer then I thought it would last.  Lets start this look back on 2014 by checking out my … Continue reading →

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Misty Morning Run

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Matt Gholson

I ran up to an overlook near Garden of the Gods this morning.  It was very misty.  The view was awesome, the photos don’t do it justice.

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Running, Riding, and Cyclocross

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Just finished watching yesterday’s World Cup Cyclocross race which was won by Kevin Pauwels in a dramatic last lap acceleration that dropped Lars Van De Haar.  American Jeremy Powers had a great race and finished 16th, which may not sound that … Continue reading →

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Owl Bluff Run Turkey Fight

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Matt Gholson

Yesterday morning I got the desire to go trail running.  I’ve been exploring the Lusk Creek Wilderness Area lately and there was a point of interest there I had yet to find called Owl Bluff. Memorial weekend is a big … Continue reading →

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