Kathryn L Aasen -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because my husband signed me up.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Adamowski -- Age: 32 -- Evergreen, CO
for a good time
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emily A Adcox -- Age: 30 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To prove to myself that I can do it. AND it the 1st time in 4 years I haven't been pregnant or nursing:)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erica Adshead -- Age: 34 -- Golden, CO
It's a great race!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linda G Aiman -- Age: 59 -- Black Forest, CO
To run again with my friends in the Incline Club and improve my time from last year.
I finished in the hail and had to ride the cog railroad down the mountain because the vans were not running.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlene J Aldridge -- Age: 58 -- Fort Wayne, IN
Because I can't stop!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerald R Algott -- Age: 58 -- Albuquerque, NM
fun
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick Allen -- Age: 60 -- Santa Cruz, CA
The fresh air is good for my lungs.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Allen -- Age: 41 -- Phoenix, AZ
I came to Colorado and saw Pikes Peak from the Garden of the Gods as a young child. Since then I have always wanted to come back and see the mountain again. Is there a better way to see it than to become part of it by running up it?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norine M Amato -- Age: 29 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Yet again, my boss has dared me to do it with her.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linda K Ambard -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I love the race. Please ensure I'm in the first wave this year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phil Ambard -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For the love of the challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debi Anderson -- Age: 50 -- Alexandria, MN
Because I'm about to have my 50th birthday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary M Anderson -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert N Anderson -- Age: 59 -- Thoreau, NM
Because it is there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wendy L Anderson -- Age: 48 -- Denver, CO
It's a challenge and a blast all in one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Anderson -- Age: 34 -- Highlands Ranch, CO
I like mountains.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephan Andrade -- Age: 51 -- Evergreen, CO
to help my friend Ralph Hall break the record for an 80 year old
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip C Apodaca -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To see if I can finish. I recently started running again and been a goal for me to push towards.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Archibald -- Age: 51 -- Edmond, OK
because its there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hilario R Armijo -- Age: 52 -- Jemez Pueblo, NM
Annual event for health and spiritual pilgrimage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan Arnold -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I have wanted to do the race for 25 years and hope that I can do it now.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen Avery -- Age: 56 -- Houghton, NY
I am an avid runner and mountain climber who wishes to combine the two activities. I also want to show that at the age of 56, I have the endurance and strength to perform physically at high levels. I want to test myself.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edward A Averyt -- Age: 37 -- Norman, OK
I want to break 5 hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Babcock -- Age: 32 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I blew out my ankle in January running down Barr Trail. My goal this summer is to overcome my injury and beat last years ascent time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryan N Badtke -- Age: 26 -- Littleton, CO
Training for Climbing Chimbarazo in South America.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jamie A Bailey -- Age: 39 -- Montezuma, CO
I love to go up!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerard Baker -- Age: 43 -- Greenwood Village, CO
this is one shirt I want to earn
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer S Baker -- Age: 29 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I want to be able to say I have ran it with my husband.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katie H Baker -- Age: 30 -- Colorado Springs, CO
because it's a great challenge and different from the other events I participate in.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin F Baker -- Age: 33 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For an excuse to stay in shape for mountaineering!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin L Baker -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To see how fast I can make it up the hill as during the Marathon I would always hold back to make sure I would have the energy to make it back.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rebecca Baker -- Age: 38 -- Springfield, MO
Ever since I was in high school I have heard about this race. Some of the runners from my school actually did this race. I always wanted to try and this will hopefully be the year I conquer Pike's Peak.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary J Balaich -- Age: 44 -- Elbert, CO
I enjoy mountain running, and I anticipate running this race with fellow runners every year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jane L Baldwin -- Age: 56 -- Wilson, WY
to see if I can finish this race again.
Really loved waiting for the shuttles last year on the highest point in miles in a thunder & snow storm.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian T Ballard -- Age: 37 -- Ogden, UT
KEEP MY BUTT OFF THE COUCH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim B Ballinger -- Age: 36 -- Goddard, KS
The challenge of completing one of the toughest races around.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven K Balman -- Age: 49 -- Tulsa, OK
to celebrate fiftieth birthday
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ted Balph -- Age: 49 -- Redlands, CA
friend
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frances L Barger -- Age: 72 -- North Little Rock, AR
CHALLENGE
HAIL STORM IN 2005 FORCED A TURNBACK, WANT TO FINISH RACE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brett Barnes -- Age: 31 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because it's a great challenge!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lori J Barney -- Age: 40 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I have loved hiking the peak with the Pikes Peak Challenge over the years and made it a goal to complete the ascent. Also, because I am going to be a gramma and want to prove to myself that I can do it:)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce L Barrell -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
it's the toughest, best challenge here in Colorado!!
First time: 3:05 and so happy to be done! Second time: 3:15 and I felt like death, as my wife confirmed!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allison Barton -- Age: 19 -- Gunnison, CO
Family affair
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carol Barton -- Age: 52 -- Gunnison, CO
Whole family runing the Accent
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert D Batchelder -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To fulfill a goal
Hebrews 12:1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deborah A Baumann -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I am doing the Pikes Peak ascent for another running challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim I Beard -- Age: 50 -- Manitou Springs, CO
A great way to celebrate the year that I turned 50--hopefully will be my best year yet!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fred Beavers -- Age: 49 -- Longmont, CO
I'm crazy!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Beebe -- Age: 56 -- Salt Lake City, UT
because it's there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael D Beeson -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To meet awesome folks and have a good time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James M Beham -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To better my previous ascent time
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa Bejarano -- Age: 28 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To keep me motivated to run and run and run all Summer long!
It is well organized and incredibly fun!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linda L Bendorf -- Age: 48 -- Falcon, CO
Because I love it!!!
Last year was pretty trippy with the weather, but thats what makes it such a privledge to run!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catherine B Benecke -- Age: 43 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To enjoy a lovely hike in the woods, and hopefully not repeat last years hail storm
Getting stuck on the mountain last year due to weather
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeremy Benefiel -- Age: 25 -- Fountain, CO
FOR MY WIFE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher Bengert -- Age: 37 -- Smithville, MO
Just so I can say I ran up a mountain.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carol A Benight -- Age: 47 -- Manitou Springs, CO
To stay in shape, meet great people, and it's an awesome mountain!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles ( Benight -- Age: 44 -- Manitou Springs, CO
For the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard E Bennett -- Age: 26 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Thrill of beating the storm.
While rocking from heel to toe on the summit I kept getting zapped between my toe and the ground. Later figured out that it was due to static electricity in the air grounding from my toe to the ground. Raw!!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Victoria L Bennett -- Age: 24 -- Santa Clara, CA
to run with my brother
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trevin S Bensko-Wecks -- Age: 37 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To warm up for the marathon.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- William A Benson -- Age: 50 -- Palmer Lake, CO
running is fun
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anthony Berenger -- Age: 40 -- Colorado Springs, CO
training, ego, accomplishment
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Berge -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because its there.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rebecca A Berling -- Age: 52 -- Wilson, WY
I had fun last year and I like the training
2005!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffrey J Bernardy -- Age: 45 -- Lakewood, CO
I need a new goal after the Boston Marathon in April!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunil Bhat -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To Challenge myself
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Henry Bickerstaff -- Age: 52 -- Alva, OK
Just a fun race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trisha S Bilbrey -- Age: 32 -- Dickson, TN
Husband is running Marathon
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Bird -- Age: 34 -- Denver, CO
It is the best and most challanging run in Colorado!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jayson T Bjurstrom -- Age: 34 -- Monument, CO
For the tradition and the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tonya N Bjurstrom -- Age: 33 -- Monument, CO
For the tradition and the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lilly A Blase -- Age: 50 -- Lincoln, NE
I did the 50th Ascent last year & loved the experience despite being hailed on. I'm hooked & I'm back!
Its a high!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eric M Bleakney -- Age: 46 -- Woodland Park, CO
For the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melissa H Bleakney -- Age: 37 -- Woodland Park, CO
personal challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolyn Boardman -- Age: 44 -- Sierra Vista, AZ
I was encouraged by a Doctor at our medical facility where I am the Chief, Pharmacy Services. He called me last year to sign up, and called again this year while he was out of town to remind me to sign up know. Last year we spent some time in the m
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roger Bohnhoff -- Age: 40 -- Highlands Ranch, CO
Trying to win the 'Nutty Athlete of the year' award.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy Bollinger -- Age: 28 -- Colorado Springs, CO
In 2004 the cut off time was pushed up at A-Frame, so instead of arriving 20 min early I was there 10 min late. I'd really like to finish this, and I'm training to do so in less time than it took me to get to A-Frame. Also, I just love the outdoors.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brenda Bonner -- Age: 45 -- Little Rock, AR
I ENJOYED LAST YEAR SO MUCH I DECIDED TO DO IT AGAIN
LETS NOT HAVE LIGHTENING OR HAIL AGAIN PLEASE!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stan Booth -- Age: 64 -- Austin, TX
Great challenging race, enjoy training in the mountains, well organized, good people,best motivator I know to slow father time!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Owen C Borg -- Age: 31 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because my wife's best friend ran it last year, she cannot this year because she'll be having a baby in July. She challnaged me, and of course I cannot back down.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deborah C Borgo -- Age: 57 -- Boulder, CO
This will be my 10th year!
Last year's hail storm was a first for me!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Levi F Borst -- Age: 27 -- Aspen, CO
Any trail run is a good thing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Botard -- Age: 36 -- Sugar Land, TX
to get the pin
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lea Bove -- Age: 51 -- North Little Rock, AR
crazy friends
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heather Bowen -- Age: 32 -- Wichita, KS
I talked with several runners that have completed the 1/2 and full @ Pikes Peak.. I've heard it's the ultimate challenge. I'm doing this race for me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy A Bowermaster -- Age: 48 -- Austin, TX
The challenge of the mountains, coming from the dusty flatlands of Texas
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doloris A Bowles -- Age: 42 -- Wichita, KS
Personal challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Bowlus -- Age: 61 -- Highlands Ranch, CO
Because it's there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jonathan M Bowser -- Age: 40 -- Littleton, CO
Best race in the world!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Larry Boyd -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I have enjoyed hiking on the Peak for over 5 years and have always wondered 'what if' with regards to the Ascent. Since I'm not getting any younger, I decided this is the year to find out.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick C Boyer -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Turn 50 this year
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas J Bradfield -- Age: 43 -- Lakewood, CO
Setting goals for 2006!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheila Brandt -- Age: 42 -- Los Alamos, NM
because my boss said so
I will
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven A Brase -- Age: 38 -- Sugar Land, TX
Bag another 14er and get the PP pin.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher J Bratton -- Age: 21 -- Albuquerque, NM
fun
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Bremenkampf -- Age: 32 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Yet another Personal accomplishment.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rich Brenner -- Age: 51 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Just a goal to achieve
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephanie L Brewer -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Challenge myself
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy F Brewer -- Age: 35 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal Challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ann M Brick -- Age: 57 -- Des Moines, IA
I ran the race in 1997 because I promised my Mom, who was dying of cancer, that I would train for & do this race in honor of her fighting spirit. At that time, such a feat for me seemed unbelieveable. Now I try to do it every 2 years, last year, it w
I was so proud of myself after my first finish in 1997, but riding down from the Peak in the Van afterwards, a white haired elderly man sat next to me & cheerfully asked:'What was your time?' When I told him, he jabbed me in the side & said:'I beat
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kate V Bridgman -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I want to get to the top and use that medal as my keychain.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kent J Bridgman -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because my sister is and i love and respect whatever my sister does
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam L Brink -- Age: 25 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Physical Challenge and motivation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott A Brooks -- Age: 41 -- Manitou Springs, CO
lighting and hail 2005. Stranded at the top of mtn while they plowed the roads.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven R Brooks -- Age: 39 -- Arlington, VA
I grew up at the foot of Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs, and I have lived in Washington, D.C. for nearly 18 years. Returning home is not only about family and friends, but it is about seeing the mountain and identifying every nook and cranny I have e
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David P Brown -- Age: 54 -- Colorado Springs, CO
for the fun of it, the challenge--and besides, my wife is doing it!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin L Brown -- Age: 54 -- Morrison, CO
Keith made me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allen Browne -- Age: 19 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Grew up here in C-SPrings, had to try it to set a PR.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed Browne -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
my son, Allen, is running it too
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly N Broze -- Age: 24 -- Sugar Land, TX
My dad and sisters did the ascent 20 years ago and are doing it again, so I decided to do it with them.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert D Broze -- Age: 60 -- Sugar Land, TX
I ran the Ascent 20 years ago with my daughters and wanted to run again with them.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shannon L Broze -- Age: 40 -- Youngsville, LA
I ran the Ascent with my dad and sister and wanted to run again with my dad and a younger sister.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina A Brudzinski -- Age: 41 -- Almont, CO
Personal satisfaction. I grew up in Colorado Springs and always wanted to run the race.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel A Bruhn -- Age: 27 -- Tucson, AZ
To ensure I'm living my life to the fullest!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia A Buck-Messinger -- Age: 42 -- San Antonio, TX
In support of a close girlfriend who was seriously injured in a car accident.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angela Buckley -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To be alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clyde M Buckley -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Awesome race and to honor all the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) soldiers that have died in OIF/OEF
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Buckley -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Good exercise and good health.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vinton Buffenmyer -- Age: 32 -- Houston, TX
It's one of my favorite races in the U.S.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Buher -- Age: 38 -- Bel Air, MD
I did the marathon last year and am looking forward to doing the double.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karen Burniston -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
As a personal goal with a friend
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tiffany J Burns -- Age: 30 -- Austin, TX
If Brownie can do it, anyone can.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- R A Burrell -- Age: 40 -- Colorado Springs, CO
i'm running because walking takes forever
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian Burrus -- Age: 41 -- Wichita, KS
When I completed the Ascent in 2004, it was one of the neatest, most rewarding things I had ever done. I ran my first flatland marathon in October of 2005 and am ready to take on Pikes Peak again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lester H Busche -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I work with Brett Wilson and Jim Lee, who place very well as doublers. I don't want to be the underachiever of the office. I usually run the marathon, but want to try the double so the boss will give me a raise.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anya Byers -- Age: 23 -- Los Alamos, NM
Challenge for me and my brother
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dean Cain -- Age: 48 -- Yukon, OK
becuase i am an idiot
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joel D Cain -- Age: 51 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Ron Furstenau
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kristy Callihan -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The true Colorado experience!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trudy A Calloway -- Age: 58 -- Wichita, KS
Last year a friend did the whole marathon and a group of us came out with her and it we had so much fun that I wanted to do the Ascent this year. It looks like a tough challenge that I want to tackle. If I can finish it would be the ultimate 'runne
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- John F Campbell -- Age: 61 -- Carbondale, CO
Last year, 15 weeks after cancer surgery, I ran the double, almost meeting my goal of breaking 4 hrs for the ascent. Maybe this year!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dick Canterbury -- Age: 58 -- Chesterton, IN
A bad habit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rita J Cardin -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I love the challenge of coming back each year and trying to improve on my previous time. And of course it's a beautiful race!
I hope the lightning takes a break this year!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gail H Carlson -- Age: 62 -- Longmont, CO
Running with my husband who was an age group winner and record holder last year
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter W Carlson -- Age: 24 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Wanted to challenge myself and get in shape.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy B Carnahan -- Age: 43 -- Suwanee, GA
Running with our board of Directors or Sonrise Mountain Ranch in Cimmarron,CO and to celebrate my husband Kevin's and my 19th wedding anniversary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Carnahan -- Age: 42 -- Suwanee, GA
In support of Son Rise Mountain Ranch
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin J Carnahan -- Age: 42 -- Suwanee, GA
Running with Board of Directors for Sonrise Mountain Ranch in Cimmarron and for my 19th anniversary with my wife Kathy
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Durant F Carpenter -- Age: 60 -- Centennial, CO
Running motivation for myself. Because it is some notible to do especially at 60 years old
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa M Carraway -- Age: 21 -- Woodland Park, CO
life long goal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher J Carter -- Age: 33 -- Santa Monica, CA
My father always ran it when I was growing up, and it has always been the ultimate challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diane J Casady -- Age: 54 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I ran the Acsent in 1983 at 31, I wanted to challenge myself and support my son-in-law who is running the Ascent too
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linda M Case -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Run this every 5 years as a personal challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Traci L Case -- Age: 38 -- Golden, CO
This is my favorite running event - the Peak calls every year!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Darlene D Cash -- Age: 49 -- Yakima, WA
The ultimate challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michelyn J Caskey -- Age: 55 -- Green Mountain Falls, CO
Because I live on Pikes Peak and I've raced up it on my motorcycle on Jan. 1st when they use to do that with Bill Brokaw.
The first time was when the race was on the same day and I won my class up and got fourth women down.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- John P Cassidy -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For the sheer fun of it.
I love being stuck in the summit house.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patrick J Castle -- Age: 35 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To glorify God!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David J Cavanaugh-Keyek -- Age: 40 -- Jamestown, CO
Beats going to church
Yes, but they involve hallucinations
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lindsay Cavner -- Age: 31 -- Chandler, AZ
To prove that I can still run a sub 4 into my 30's.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph Chamberlain -- Age: 50 -- Chesterton, IN
The Challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave W Chapman -- Age: 33 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I participate in this event every year to prove to myself that I can do it. I don't compete to win, just to see if I still have to guts year after year to finish.
Last year was an event I will never forget. Getting caught in the hail and lighting above treeline but still far from the summit was truely a humbling and spriritual experience. Mother nature has a way of letting you know how really fragile and sma
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff M Chapman -- Age: 50 -- Cascade, CO
doing the Peak Ascent or Marathon is my main training goal and focus each year. It is a great trail, race and somewhat of an addiction. (ask my wife)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carlos M Chavez -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It's a challenge,always wanted to
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ernesto Chavez -- Age: 28 -- Tucson, AZ
Because I can.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tim P Chavez -- Age: 35 -- Albuquerque, NM
I love the challenge, and you can't beat the view from the top.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alexander C Ching -- Age: 44 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It is my goal this year to complete the Triple Crown
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Chmielewski -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
What better way to celebrate turning 50?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph N Ciffolillo -- Age: 43 -- North Easton, MA
Another interesting and challenging race to complete.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Butch Clark -- Age: 46 -- Monument, CO
Since moving here 12 years ago, I have intended to hike up to the top of Pikes Peak. I figured I'll get it done Quickly this year :) I also have a few friend running this year, and thought it would be fun to do with them.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Clark -- Age: 48 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I run to impede the rotting process.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill L Coffelt -- Age: 46 -- Fort Smith, AR
WARMUP FOR THE MARATHON
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Colbert -- Age: 45 -- Centennial, CO
fun
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen Coleman -- Age: 52 -- Riverside, CA
Love the race and mountain
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keri Colletti -- Age: 32 -- Denver, CO
In honor of mother who passed away from breast cancer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Coming -- Age: 48 -- Centennial, CO
Try to break family PR currently held by younger brother Jack
Pickle juice is my secret weapon against cramps
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Coming -- Age: 42 -- Boulder, CO
Because I have doubt and when in doubt, go higher
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carol Cook -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
A boyfriend (former) accused me of not getting enough aerobid exercise.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathleen M Cook -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
My family and friends are doing this!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David J Cordova -- Age: 45 -- Arvada, CO
Yearly reality check ritual
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karen Cordova -- Age: 41 -- Lakewood, CO
This is a family event and ritual!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles A Cost -- Age: 34 -- Yakima, WA
Obviously...the challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rhea M Costandine -- Age: 32 -- Colorado Springs, CO
test my capabilites as a runner!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe Costanza -- Age: 47 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I enjoy nausea and vomiting.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonifacio A Cosyleon -- Age: 57 -- Pueblo, CO
Because I manage to learn something new about myself and the great feeling of total exhaustion in all facets of the human spirit.
The time i puked and puked on the way down. I puked in a bag given to me by others. Before tossing my cookies the van was quiet and then after my first blast, the runners started to tease me about it and we all laughed and laughed about the chunks t
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eva M Cosyleon -- Age: 27 -- Denver, CO
Because I am crazy and I love the challenge
The first time I did the ascent cried because it was hard. The first time I did the Marathon I fell at the 20 mile mark but kept going and everyone cheered me on at the end. i loved it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brooke S Coté -- Age: 31 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I enjoy the challenge!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert K Cox -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It is an opportunity to experience that not many experience before!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfred C Coxe -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
As a training run for higher mountains
the biggest surprise I've seen during the Ascent was to see a woman running the 2004 ascent in the snow barefoot!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Craig -- Age: 37 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Why not?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheryl D Crawford -- Age: 48 -- Blue Springs, MO
A goal in my life to check off
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Del Creps -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
work tradition
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy Crooks -- Age: 49 -- Alta Loma, CA
50th birthday,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan Cullen -- Age: 51 -- Maplewood, MN
I can't stay away
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary E Curmode -- Age: 55 -- Wichita, KS
I have run 31 times, 9 doubles in a row, until 3 years ago, had an injury and only did the ascent. I did my first in 1978. It is a goal that I make every year for physical, mental and emotional fitness; a performance benchmark that I try to accompl
Last year, I got rained on, then, hailed on, had welts on my legs and arms from the hail; also, by time I got to the top, you could not see the trail; the 16 golden stairs, I climbed on all fours due to the icy conditions. The Medical Hut was fantas
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David W Curry -- Age: 38 -- Andover, KS
Personal Challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mikki I Dalbec -- Age: 32 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Got to break in the new shoes some how!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles Danforth -- Age: 33 -- Boulder, CO
The voices in my head told me to do it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick Dant -- Age: 42 -- Hood River, OR
I feel by best when I can run mountains, I would still train at home even if I never did a race
2005 and all th hale at the top,it was wild
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laurie A Dauman -- Age: 35 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To say that I have done it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alan Davidson -- Age: 35 -- Colorado Springs, CO
because the mountain is there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Larry G Davis -- Age: 56 -- Littleton, CO
Because I have always wanted to since moving here 4 years a ago.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sergio M De Lourenco -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I found an activity I love. Getting in shape...285 August '05.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David A Dean -- Age: 45 -- Wichita, KS
I have lost 90 pounds in the last two years and I wanted a new challenge in my fitness routine.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matthew C Decoste -- Age: 33 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because it's there.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kato T Dee -- Age: 32 -- Leadville, CO
Sounds like fun!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David M Dehart -- Age: 58 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal Satisfaction
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron E Dehn -- Age: 58 -- Pueblo West, CO
One of my friends is a veteran of the Ascent & Marathon. He told me I would never look at the mountain in the sam way again, and I never have.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Esme Delange -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal Motivation and Goal
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valerie J Deneau -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I have nothing beter to do in August
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Desordi -- Age: 41 -- Omaha, NE
Because I'm over 40!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert F Dever -- Age: 57 -- Kansas City, MO
Running it with my daughter, because I am 57 and a total bad ass.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teri Diamond -- Age: 43 -- Palmer Lake, CO
celebrate my dad, Dave Balzer's, age 70, ascent today
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arnold Didier -- Age: 42 -- Parker, CO
Fun
The 50th was my 1st year and I was totally impressed with the people in the run and those who ran it. Tough weather and everyone was still smiling and knew what the mountains can bring on a certain day.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debbie Didier -- Age: 50 -- Parker, CO
50th Birthday event
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sharon Dieter -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
New challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Dietz -- Age: 43 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Opportunity to climb a 14ner with my Colorado Mountain Club friends and not carry a pack!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cindy Dillon -- Age: 40 -- Larkspur, CO
Great challenge & I run it with my husband.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tim M Dillon -- Age: 40 -- Larkspur, CO
Great challenge and I run with my wife. It's a focus for my spring & summer training.
Met great people in the snow storm on top in 2005.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jay F Dingbaum -- Age: 37 -- Colorado Springs, CO
friends have done the race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Divine -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal goal, also running with a friend
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Dolan -- Age: 45 -- Louisville, CO
Is this heaven or just a lack of oxygen?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank Donaldson -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The Challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karen L Dorsett -- Age: 40 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Turning 40 in May and know I will regret it if I don't try!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen Douglass -- Age: 40 -- Marietta, GA
personal challange 2 years ago, my wife and I stayed in a cottage ner pikes peak and I dreamed everyday about running it, not knowing there was an actual race. my friend told me about this last month and since then I have been waiting for march 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel T Driscoll -- Age: 24 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Prove to myself I can do it
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mel Druelinger -- Age: 65 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It is an annual challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard J Ducharme -- Age: 63 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It's fun.
This will span 32 years (1975-2005)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- William K Dude -- Age: 56 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Too stupid not to. I got talked into doing it again by a 'friend'.
I've run two marathons and another half-marathon and this was by far the most difficult race I've ever been in, which is why I'm stupid to do it again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- John R Dunbar -- Age: 64 -- Centennial, CO
Could not get in last year, so decided to get in this year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janet L Duncan -- Age: 42 -- Monument, CO
Incredible personal accomplishment!
I ran over 20 miles last year after turning around due to the weather and lightning!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alison K Dunlap -- Age: 37 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I want to do something challenging
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jared A Durall -- Age: 48 -- Topeka, KS
Personal Goal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly A Durr -- Age: 41 -- Pueblo West, CO
want the challenge
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Damon Dworak -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kyle A Dyas -- Age: 38 -- Fort Collins, CO
This has been a wonderful tradition for me and my family. I've been running the Pikes Peak Ascent since 1982. This will by my 25th year of running the Pikes Peak Ascent.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jessica M Easley -- Age: 37 -- Longmont, CO
I have been dreaming of running the Pikes Peak Ascent since 1994, when I cheered on a friend at the summit (it was a convenient stop on my trip across the United States). I wasn't a runner or a fourteener junkie back then, but since moving to CO in
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer R Eckels -- Age: 30 -- Monument, CO
Since breaking my femur in 2001 in a skiing accident I no longer take my ability to walk, run, and hike for granted.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tavis C Eddy -- Age: 36 -- Lander, WY
Exhilaration; to have a fitness goal, a great route and race.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer D Eden -- Age: 32 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To celebrate getting out of the Air Force
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janet A Edwards -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Great work out!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julianne Edwards -- Age: 29 -- Highlands Ranch, CO
To simply achieve it!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Edwards -- Age: 27 -- Colorado Springs, CO
So I can say that I did.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy Edwards -- Age: 49 -- Florissant, CO
Keep my streak going
started running to quit smoking - it worked!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michelle Eisenberger -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Fittness
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Siegfried Eisenberger -- Age: 58 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Fittness
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim A Ekwall -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
motivation to train
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary A Eldridge -- Age: 45 -- Campbell, CA
A tradition I started with my Brother; we run it together every year
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam Elliott -- Age: 36 -- Denver, CO
To see if I can do it!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Elliott -- Age: 54 -- Aurora, CO
Altitude THICKNESS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly J Ellis -- Age: 43 -- Colorado Springs, CO
challenge, training
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa A Ellis -- Age: 48 -- Lafayette, CO
Personal challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas G Elsbury -- Age: 69 -- Moscow, ID
College graduation in May--pampering my-self
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doug Elsner -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
to better my previous time
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debbie A Embaugh -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
TO COMPLETE MY FIRST FOURTEENER
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joann Engel -- Age: 42 -- Centennial, CO
Love the mountain! Love the trail!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shawn Erchinger -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I'm running the Ascent to prepare for the 2007 Mt. Marathon Race in Seward, AK. on July 4th.
Nope.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Celso A Espinoza -- Age: 30 -- Louisville, CO
fun
crazy times on the summit!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deborah L Evans -- Age: 49 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Challenge & Fun
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Evans -- Age: 46 -- Wichita, KS
this is 14 in a row!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Evers -- Age: 55 -- Park City, UT
I have previously run Mt Washington 3 times, Vail twice, and multiple steeple chases. I think the Pikes Peak races are the premier mountain running events in the country. The Barr trail is incredibly important as an outstanding scenic recreational
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole A Evers -- Age: 38 -- Niskayuna, NY
running with sisters
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael F Everson -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I WANT 20 IN A ROW. THIS IS NUMBER 7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devin D Farrell -- Age: 41 -- Los Alamos, NM
The challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed Farrell -- Age: 44 -- Denver, CO
i love to run uphill
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia A Farrell-Hasting -- Age: 52 -- Euless, TX
Personal Goal
Not at this time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roy Fatur -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Exceptional physical and mental experience... easily the most difficult physical challenge I've ever done!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam R Feerst -- Age: 46 -- Denver, CO
Revenge for a very poor race in 2005. Do the Triple Crown.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Larry Feise -- Age: 56 -- Albuquerque, NM
THIS WILL BE MY 14TH PIKES RACE. IT IS MY FAVORITE RACE OF 40 YRS OF RUNNING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christy Felton -- Age: 60 -- Ogden, UT
I ran the Pikes Peak Marathon in 2001 and coming down the last part of the trail I had trouble staying upright. I finished the race tilted to the right. At the time I was frustrated and, of course, very exhausted. I came back to run the marathon a
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alan Feuerhaken -- Age: 61 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal Challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffery Fincher -- Age: 50 -- Kyle, TX
Turned 50 this year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashley Finlen Copeland -- Age: 31 -- Durham, NC
Keep up with my crazy husband
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen E Fischer -- Age: 27 -- Colorado Springs, CO
My wife did the PP Marathon last year and I wanted to train together more this year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce E Fisher -- Age: 32 -- Aurora, CO
For the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy E Fisher -- Age: 54 -- Albuquerque, NM
for the challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erin M Fitzgerald -- Age: 37 -- Seattle, WA
challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt Flores -- Age: 23 -- Kiowa, CO
I want to run a challenging race, something other that a flatland race.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Flores -- Age: 33 -- Austin, TX
Brownie made me do it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andy Flowers -- Age: 56 -- Ogden, UT
I intend to do the double this year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carmen S Forest -- Age: 51 -- Pratt, KS
streak of 12 consecutive years
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim A Forget -- Age: 46 -- Attleboro, MA
I want to run the Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon in Colorado. This would be my kind of vacation!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deb Fox -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
annual event
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fredric Francis -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
15 times previous
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip J Frankenstein -- Age: 66 -- Mesa, AZ
THE CHALLENGE
NO
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce Fraser -- Age: 44 -- Evergreen, CO
I like to challenge myself
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crawford D Frazer -- Age: 32 -- Boulder, CO
Simply to challenge myself - plus I've heard it's a great race!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will R Fry -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
in honor of family and friends with cancer
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Fuhrmann -- Age: 55 -- Monument, CO
Greatest foot race known to mankind!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Max D Fulton -- Age: 29 -- Denver, CO
For my lovely wife Andrea
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Furstenau -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Joel Cain
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erik Gabrielson -- Age: 37 -- Edina, MN
Had so much fun last year. Turning into annual event
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margery Gadd -- Age: 59 -- Jenks, OK
i love the mt's, the finest views in the world, clean air, and it is a challenge, and you guys do a great job,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angela Gaffney -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Why not?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Gaffney -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To get to the top.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roger P Gagnon -- Age: 44 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Why not? It's a great personal challenge of physical and mental endurance.
For my first ascent in 2002 I thought I was 'in shape' and my training was sufficient by running around the Briargate area and at USAFA. Not even close. I set my goals during the ascent to 1) Make it to the top, 2) Make it to the next mile marker (
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lesley M Gallacher -- Age: 26 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because you can't do just one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al C Garcia -- Age: 47 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It is a great challenge and you feel as though you have really accomplished something when your done!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronald R Garcia -- Age: 56 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I run to complete againt the Mountain, to improve my times each year. I will continue to run the Ascent until I can not longer go up the mountian by myself.
The training for the first year was great, the mountain and the experiences were new and breath taking. The Hail storm last year just added to the drama of competing, It made completing the Ascent that much sweeter.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott G Garcia -- Age: 39 -- Parker, CO
I love this race its a great trail! Its a great group of people
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Garner -- Age: 32 -- Colorado Springs, CO
because it is there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tami J Garner -- Age: 33 -- Divide, CO
for myself, my family, my health. and to prove to myself that I can do it again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret K Gates -- Age: 61 -- Ava, MO
It's my favorite race. I used to live in Colo.Sp. I love hills and elevation in a race.
In 2000 I was so excited to be running the Ascent again that I began the race with clinched fists. The tension drained my energy and turned my legs to mush, thus ruining my race. I'll do it right this time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arnold J Gaunt -- Age: 44 -- Clearfield, UT
Challenge seeker.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James M Gazetti -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I love running mountain races
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathleen Gebhardt -- Age: 49 -- Boulder, CO
it is one of my favorite races
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashley K Gee -- Age: 25 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I run in hope and faith, for friendship and everlasting love of God's magnificent creation.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bud Gerathy -- Age: 52 -- Monument, CO
To have fun!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen M Gercas -- Age: 50 -- Monument, CO
because I'm 50 and loving it!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Gideon -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
work tradition
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert H Gilliam III -- Age: 37 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I've always wanted to compete in this amazing event!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe A Giordano -- Age: 34 -- Littleton, CO
Because the last time didn't quite kill me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Josh Gitlin -- Age: 43 -- Stevensville, MI
Ascent requires comment to peak performance. I started marathoning 6 years ago (was a running instructor/coach in my early twenties)and have changed my lifestyle and attitude. The Ascent is added motivation to continue my climb to a better, healthi
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff C Glicken -- Age: 51 -- Colorado Springs, CO
WHAT CAN I SAY- I'M HOOKED! BEING SURROUNDED BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO, FOR THE DAY, ARE THINKING JUST LIKE ME...I'M HERE TO DO THE BEST THAT I CAN FOR WHAT I AM TODAY- THIS IS PRETTY AWESOME!
THE FIRST TIME THAT I DID THE ASCENT, MY SISTER CAME UP FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA [SHE RUNS NUMEROUS MARATHONS EVERY YEAR]. WE DID IT THAT YEAR TO CELEBRATE HER TWENTIETH WEDDING ANIVERSERY AND THE MEMORY OF MY LATE SON. HE WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weldon E Glockzin -- Age: 63 -- Flint, TX
challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dale M Goering -- Age: 76 -- Santa Fe, NM
This is my 18th ascent& a new age group. (75+0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan D Golden -- Age: 40 -- Hot Springs, AR
I have friends who have participated for years. Last year I went with them and waited for their finish at the summit. I was inspired to run this year as I watched men and women of all ages, nationalities, and means finish. I saw in these finishers
Who can forget the sleet last year. I ran down the mountain after the race to our car and met some mountain sheep head on. They politely let me pass, as they was me struggle with the altitude.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shane Goldsmith -- Age: 42 -- Newton, KS
Feeling of accomplishment.
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fred P Gonzales Jr -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Life time goal. Did last year for the first time and enjoyed it. So needless to say I want to do it again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Goodman -- Age: 34 -- Denver, CO
New challenge after running a few flatland marathons
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giselle Gossage -- Age: 28 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The challange
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Gotseff -- Age: 37 -- Golden, CO
Pikes Peak calls me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew K Grace -- Age: 50 -- Green Mountain Falls, CO
celebrate 50th
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian E Grace -- Age: 44 -- Peculiar, MO
annual race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim K Graff -- Age: 39 -- Monument, CO
I'm not totally sure, but I think it's because Bill likes to see me in pain...
I made it without getting electrocuted! My legs are finally healed from the hail pelts too!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve M Graff -- Age: 37 -- Monument, CO
Bill likes to see me in pain!
I made it!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Josh S Grear -- Age: 19 -- Colorado Springs, CO
My dad ran it 4 times. I'm just following in his footsteps
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronald L Green -- Age: 44 -- Denver, CO
run with 77 year old father, who beat my wife & I last year
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sharon Greenbaum -- Age: 43 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Its my hometown race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Griffith -- Age: 42 -- Lafayette, CO
This is my 21st PPA PPM.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pete Griggs -- Age: 46 -- Woodland Park, CO
The challenge and for motivating me to get in shape.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joy Grindeland -- Age: 27 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal goal for 2006. It's a challengeing race that will be fun to train for and work towards accomplishing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maureen Griner -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For the challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donald F Grosteffon -- Age: 44 -- Cascade, CO
Made bet at work with others, loser has to pay entry fee
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank Gryglewicz -- Age: 52 -- Denver, CO
I believe I might have been dropped on my head as an infant.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ricardo Guemes -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Im running the race as a personal challenge and the oppoetunity to be out with the community.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Guhr -- Age: 36 -- Topeka, KS
To be with my sister and brother in law who recently moved to Ohio.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Gunnell -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Inspiration to stay away from Mexican food.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy S Haack -- Age: 39 -- Bloomington, MN
Just to see if I can do it. I love to climb mountains, but I've never RUN up one. :)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Haaker -- Age: 48 -- Colorado Springs, CO
its fun and challenging
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James A Hague -- Age: 70 -- Abilene, KS
Had so much 'fun' last year,felt I needed to master the mountain this time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffrey Hall -- Age: 47 -- Louisville, CO
I'm a trail runner and have run many other mountain races
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Hall -- Age: 80 -- Evergreen, CO
to break the record for 80 year old age group
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eric Hallman -- Age: 35 -- Longmont, CO
It's the biggest baddest mountain race of them all.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rex Hanby -- Age: 52 -- Pfafftown, NC
There's only one hill.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Handel -- Age: 39 -- Denver, CO
Time to set a new PR!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Hansen -- Age: 38 -- Boulder City, NV
To win a pretty girl's heart.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeanette L Hanson -- Age: 56 -- Wichita, KS
Personal Goal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Harp -- Age: 25 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Just moved here and figured I would go after Pike's Peak right away!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephanie Harper -- Age: 29 -- Austin, TX
Personal Challenge to myself.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel P Harris -- Age: 44 -- Centennial, CO
It has always been a great experience for me, and I enjoy the challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ramey A Harris -- Age: 30 -- Seattle, WA
why not?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James E Harrison -- Age: 40 -- Wichita, KS
The first time was such a great experience.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard J Harrison -- Age: 52 -- Wichita, KS
Good sense has taken over after 6 years of the Pikes Peak Marathon but I would not give up being part of the Ascent/Marathon race ever!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marvin B Hart -- Age: 59 -- Peyton, CO
Personal Goal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sara Harvey -- Age: 29 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I look at that mountain everyday. I want to be able to say that I made it to the top on my own power. It will be an acomplishment I will be proud of forever.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melissa J Hawthorn -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I LOVE IT
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Becky Hearty -- Age: 54 -- Boulder, CO
I love this Peak! Can't stay away!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa D Heckel -- Age: 43 -- Colorado Springs, CO
This will be my 6th year. I have run the race in sunshine and pelting hail but I've always enjoyed it!
I'm hoping to NOT spend hours in the gift shop on the summit!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teresa M Heckel -- Age: 44 -- Colorado Springs, CO
There is no greater sense of accomplishment than reaching the top of Pikes Peak.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roger E Hedlund -- Age: 47 -- Tabernash, CO
personal goal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rhoda Heeney -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I've lived here all my life and wanted to do it. When my dad was 18, back in 1958, he did it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heather A Helfrich -- Age: 27 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I want to
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason C Helfrich -- Age: 35 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To improve on last years time and once again conquer the mountain
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt Heller -- Age: 33 -- Grand Junction, CO
I proposed to my wife ontop of Pikes Peak in 1998 (we drove up) so It's a special place for me. I like to run in special places.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank E Helme -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I always thought this would be a great event to participate in
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia R Hemphill -- Age: 52 -- Des Moines, IA
My friend told me it was the most satisfying challenges she had ever attempted.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Judith A Henderson -- Age: 49 -- Denver, CO
Still trying to get it right
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Hente -- Age: 53 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Be with friends
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zach Hermsen -- Age: 29 -- Arvada, CO
The challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy M Herrera -- Age: 30 -- Erie, CO
I have run marathons and performed fairly well in the past but this looks like the ultimate challenge. I want to see how I react physically and psychologically when attempting to run whiel under extreme duress :).
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terry Hetterscheidt -- Age: 56 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I love it...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tim Hibbs -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Peer pressure
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathleen Hill -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because it is there...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Susan E Hirst -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The Peak represents an anchor to our great city. My cousin, Robin Wolfe, and I are using the Ascent to anchor our relationship. We are reconnecting at age 45 and by picking such a challenge we commit to many hours and many days of training and adve
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katherine V Hitz -- Age: 40 -- Pratt, KS
I'd like to improve my time and also celebrate turning 40
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Hixon -- Age: 52 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because it's there.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jana Hlavaty -- Age: 65 -- Keystone/dillon, CO
Keeps me focused during summer, having a goal, testing my aging downhill sliding performance...
... about halfway point: What the hell am I doing here.....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth B Hoaglund -- Age: 42 -- Evergreen, CO
Sounds like a great race and complimentary to Imogene
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harold T Hoang -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For the challenge....completing the Triple Crown.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Hoffmeyer -- Age: 55 -- Nederland, CO
This is a fantastic fitness goal.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bradley J Holbrook -- Age: 38 -- Castle Rock, CO
Longtime goal to accomplish. A special race that has inspired me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolyn Holden -- Age: 33 -- Aurora, CO
Great Race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barbara J Holzman -- Age: 54 -- Wichita, KS
My daughter, Amy McGreevy wants me to experience this with her. Would like for both of us to be in wave one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Butch Hoover -- Age: 44 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because you have to die someday.
My therapist has ask me to quit talking about them.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greg Hopp -- Age: 31 -- Eagle, ID
I've always wanted to and now my brother is...so I'm running it with him.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve J Hopp -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Pride! I've lived here for 15 years and never done it. Now I'm moving, so this is my last chance.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shawn M Hordemann -- Age: 50 -- Manitou Springs, CO
Turning 50 this year and wanted to still prove I could do it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Graham A Houghton -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
it's a brilliant run on a brilliant mountain in my brilliant back yard
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy Howard -- Age: 63 -- Scottsdale, AZ
To stay fit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bradley Howe -- Age: 47 -- Niles, MI
Because I like the course.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pat Hrbacek -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I have enjoyed the challenge and the experience for the past 3 years.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Huey -- Age: 32 -- Boulder, CO
Great race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam L Huff -- Age: 39 -- Englewood, CO
because it is there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard K Huffman -- Age: 50 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Personal growth
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alison L Hurt -- Age: 37 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Have friends that have done it and have always wanted to do it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandi L Husted -- Age: 47 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Motivation to stay in shape and running with a friend.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian Hyland -- Age: 38 -- Fairfax Station, VA
To Finish
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Todd A Hyland -- Age: 44 -- Lovettsville, VA
to do it
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark A Jacobs -- Age: 47 -- Greenwood Village, CO
Broke my neck on May 15, 2005, in bicycle accident.
Triple Crown, Third Place, 2003
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason Jacobsen -- Age: 33 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Every run in Colorado Springs is inspired by the Peak and looking forward to the Ascent.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Jacoby -- Age: 38 -- Bellaire, TX
I've done 25 Colorado 14ers and this sounds like a fun way to do one!!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer Janus -- Age: 31 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To meet the challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Janus -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because my wife talked me into it!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Geoffrey P Jarpe -- Age: 42 -- Albuquerque, NM
To run with my buddy Chris once again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott D Jensen -- Age: 42 -- Wichita, KS
The Challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shad T Jeseritz -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Fun
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theodore J Jimenez -- Age: 38 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I love to run in the mountains. I look at Pikes Peak everyday. I've wanted to do this ever sense I got into running.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Johnson -- Age: 41 -- Littleton, CO
See the view
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cris Johnson -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
For Fun!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diana Johnson -- Age: 44 -- Colorado Springs, CO
A new challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennell Johnson -- Age: 25 -- Monument, CO
Running the ascent has always been one of my life time goals as a runner.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jodie Johnson -- Age: 39 -- Carroll, IA
I am a flatlander from Iowa that can't get enough of Pikes Peak.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shannon G Johnson -- Age: 38 -- Lafayette, LA
Great goal to attain, have done it 3 times and loved it. I come all the way from Louisiana to meet Kansas friend to do the race!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wayne Johnson -- Age: 47 -- Denver, CO
Because I can!
2005 was epic - lightning/hail/hypothermia!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spencer R Johnston -- Age: 63 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To determine if I can beat my last year's time and for the training benefit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher K Jones -- Age: 39 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I love and appreciate the mountain itself. I love living in co. springs, and taking advantage of opportunities to participate in this great local activity.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Derek R Jones -- Age: 44 -- Aurora, CO
Because it's there!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Jones -- Age: 33 -- Colorado Springs, CO
work tradition
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronald J Jones -- Age: 56 -- Sierra Vista, AZ
To prove to myself that my training program is keeping me in shape.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erick A Jordan -- Age: 36 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Going into the 2005 Pikes Peak Ascent I was ranked 5th Overall in the TCR series. I got sick after Barr Camp, suffering the rest of the way up and dropping from 5th to 11th Overall in the series. This year I hope to crack into the top 10 Overall.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Darrell D Judd -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I do the Incline and climb 14'ers.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jonathan Judge -- Age: 50 -- Austin, TX
Been a dream for years now, and I ain't getting no younger! Plan to do marathon next year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Kahkoska -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
returning to my youth
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David R Kalal -- Age: 29 -- Tucson, AZ
I want the challenge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Karp -- Age: 48 -- Woodbridge, VA
Something to do the day before the marathon.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian Kates -- Age: 34 -- Colorado Springs, CO
A return (after 9 years) to an old personal challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keith Keana -- Age: 37 -- Peyton, CO
Personal fitness goal.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- William J Keener -- Age: 27 -- Pueblo, CO
The Challege!
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dean F Kehmeier -- Age: 59 -- Crestone, CO
Family event weekend
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jhon M Kehmeier -- Age: 37 -- Broomfield, CO
I love the challenge. My goal is to run this race every year until my boys are old enough to run it with me.
The hail storm in 2005 was a chilling experience. One that I will never forget.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kyle W Kelly -- Age: 43 -- El Paso, TX
To encourage my children to stay fit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brenda Kemper -- Age: 44 -- Arvada, CO
To kick some butt!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jay P Kennedy -- Age: 30 -- Denver, CO
Fortune, Fame, & Glory
This one time, at band camp...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael B Kentor -- Age: 59 -- Austin, TX
persoanl challenge
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katie J Kerkvliet -- Age: 27 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To get in shape after having a baby and to have fun training with friends and family!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryan P Kerkvliet -- Age: 27 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To make it up my first 14'er!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Kerr -- Age: 58 -- Colorado Springs, CO
It is the hardest and the greatest race I have ever run.
The first Triple Crown race I ran I had a heart Attack then ran the ascent 9 weeks later.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L Kielpikowski -- Age: 51 -- Colorado Springs, CO
BECAUSE I CAN
AWFULL WEATHER LAST YEAR
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kimberly Kile -- Age: 36 -- Parker, CO
I love to test my fitness ability. It is such a high to finish such a difficult race
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia ( Killoy -- Age: 67 -- Overland Park, KS
personal goal
none
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Kilroy -- Age: 38 -- Manitou Springs, CO
Enjoy the challenge of the race!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Kimball -- Age: 56 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I love to suffer
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- George R King -- Age: 71 -- Lincoln, NE
Because the doctor said he could not run up and down the mountain.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin V Kinney -- Age: 46 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Fun
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amy L Kinoff -- Age: 40 -- Fountain, CO
Its is a goal of mine to run this race. I have been hearing about what a hard and difficult race this is, it is just something I would like to expereince as well.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jay E Kita -- Age: 53 -- Woodland Park, CO
To stay a step ahead of my kids (who run X-C for Woodland Park)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janis K Klecker -- Age: 46 -- Minnetonka, MN
I am running this year's Pikes Peak in honor and memory of my mom who has run Pikes Peak a few times and won her age group in 1996. She came and watched me run a few years ago and waited for me at the top in her power wheelchair. She was diagnosed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Klimiuk -- Age: 41 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The Challenge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Klingensmith -- Age: 45 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I've climbed the Peak, made history flying from the top, have driven up and mountain biked down. It's time to run the ascent....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Knipps -- Age: 53 -- Lakewood, CO
Challenging
No
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason Knudson -- Age: 37 -- Highlands Ranch, CO
Board of Directors team building experience
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linda M Kobus -- Age: 24 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The challenge and overcoming the fear of heights.
no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maura Koeller -- Age: 56 -- Salt Lake City, UT
because it's there.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Koerner -- Age: 65 -- Manitou Springs, CO
'cause its there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer Kohlhardt -- Age: 54 -- Wilson, WY
As a training goal to run a different every weekend in the Grand Tetons
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David L Kohrell -- Age: 41 -- Lincoln, NE
2005 finisher -- Last year was awesome - despite the inclement weather at the end and slight delay up top -- it was one of my top 2 running experiences (tied with my first marathon).
2005 is a memorable year -- the inclement weather seemed to help my finish - oddly enough. My mile times above tree line we faster than the mile before Tree Line. Then again maybe it was seeing Bigfoot during each lightening strick that did it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick J Konecke -- Age: 49 -- Delafield, WI
I did the Marathon last year and it was a great event. This year I'm going to do the doubler.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- David H Konkey -- Age: 39 -- Valparaiso, IN
Great fun, and I want to do it and the marathon. It is my all time favorite race.
Tons, but I need more space than this!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bianca Kriel -- Age: 16 -- Peyton, CO
It prevents a challenge every year.!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob N Kruse -- Age: 43 -- Castle Rock, CO
For the fun of the event and to keep myself fit.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cami Krystyniak -- Age: 28 -- USAF Academy, CO
A goal of mine
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chaz J Lalonde -- Age: 47 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I am currently on a streak. The first 7 years I was able to improve on my time each year. I believe this ties Jack Ramsey's record. As this is my 8th year running and I came in the 88th position last year, I am requesting bib #88.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rebecca Lamaack -- Age: 29 -- Parker, CO
Friends rave about it every year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allen N Lamb -- Age: 53 -- Santa Fe, NM
ultimate challenge in trail running
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Karen Lambert -- Age: 44 -- Golden, CO
It's been a goal for over ten years. I've finished climbing all the fourteeners, so I needed a new goal!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greg Lambrecht -- Age: 37 -- Natick, MA
To demonstrate the impact of age...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lyle Langlois -- Age: 76 -- Phoenix, AZ
new age group 75-79
2nd wife has record for F 70-74, 3rd wife hopes to beat that record!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlene Lantry -- Age: 63 -- Colorado Springs, CO
The challenge and loved it in 2004
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lora Lantz -- Age: 30 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Because I live in C Springs and have heard it is one of the best races to run.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laura E Larson -- Age: 34 -- Boise, ID
Personal goal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Latchaw -- Age: 61 -- Monument, CO
crazy
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael G Lawless -- Age: 53 -- Colorado Springs, CO
To say I can at 53.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Francine M Lebrant Stocke -- Age: 48 -- Jacksonville, AR
Would like to try the Ascent this year to compare experiences.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Ledingham -- Age: 44 -- Livonia, MI
A new goal to strive for
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher D Lee -- Age: 35 -- Boulder, CO
I like having my heart rate at 160 for a long time. I like mountains.
Nope.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth J Lee -- Age: 28 -- Greeley, CO
I want to climb the mountian with all those people.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven C Lee -- Age: 42 -- Denver, CO
because it is there
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ken Lefrancois -- Age: 42 -- Colorado Springs, CO
I've run just about every other race around Colorado Springs, so it's time I ran the Ascent.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Leivers -- Age: 54 -- Manitou Springs, CO