Out and Back, Up and Down

995' up and 995' down

With a few hills thrown in for good measure.

Starting at 6,170' and 7,165' at the turn around

Summer Round Up 12k

July 6, 2008

667 finished

Bear Creek Park not far from Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs not an easy race, a mini Pikes Peak Marathon. I have not been able to run the whole race yet and this is my forth time. About 3 miles in it pitches up and I have to walk a little over a quarter mile. Once you hit the turnaround it's down hill for the next mile and a quarter, as fast or faster than you want to go. Then back into the park and up and down for two and a half miles. I always look forward to getting back into the park. This race is not easy; going out (up) my time was 38:36 and coming back (down) 26:00. If you are the type of person who likes a challenge and enjoys the feeling of accomplishment it's a great race, but don't let this article deter you first timers. You can make it as hard or as easy as you want to.

http://www.summerroundup.com/index.htm

Trail Runner Trophy Series

The Start 7:00 AM

Gerald B Romero

First Place Over all Time 48:00

Great Job Gerald!!!!!!

Two minutes to go.

Santa is that you?

Free rubdowns after the race makes it all worth it.


He has more energy than I do after a race.



Hot Stuff!




Great friend's great time.





All in the family the Maas family.
Notice the two horseshoe trophies, but I know there is at least three.



First in my age group.




George on the right and Richard one of the younger guys.
They both had great runs.



Paul, Mark, Jim, and Don, Don, Don... well never mind.


There is always a line before the race.