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Gary Franchi's running and fitness writings

Fit to be Tied columns from The Pueblo Chieftain and other musings

April, 21, 2008 Puebloan to tackle 'Boston' a wiser runner
March, 25, 2008 Runoff start of 3-race series
Feb., 10, 2008 Spring Runoff marks its 30th year in grand style
Jan., 7, 2008 Tinseltown to show 'Spirit of the Marathon'
Nov., 27, 2007 Gary's Diary Returns Thoughts of the Temple Canyon Prediction Series race
Nov., 9, 2007 Original Atalanta founder to return for race Saturday
Oct., 10, 2007 Westcliffe runner, 74, overcomes long odds
Sept., 16, 2007 Orendorff qualifies for triathlon 'Worlds'
Aug, 20, 2007 Runners to test training levels
July, 15, 2007 Pueblo runners shatter Roundup records
June, 10, 2007 Run for Rio provides memorable 'high'
May, 12, 2007 Masters to swim in annual Pueblo Open
April, 11, 2007 Weather hasn't been friendly to cyclists
March, 14, 2007 Special: Runoff racers took their time registering
March, 14, 2007 Veteran director starts race in Fountain
February, 7, 2007 Weather does a number on early racing
January, 16, 2007 Health Expo idea originated with ex-Y employee
December 15, 2006 Young runners test mettle in national races
November 7, 2006 Borrego to mark return to racing in Atalanta 5K
October 12, 2006 Race commemorates middle school teacher
Sept 12, 2006 Hot to Trot does an about face
08/30/06 DIARY #5: Conspiracy at Tunnel Drive Prediction Run
August 8, 2006 50 Staters club scaled once, twice
July, 2006 Endurance Athletes: Start your engines
06/27/06 DIARY #4: Ordinary Mortals Triathlon - May 20, 2006
June 1, 2006 Reineke to Worlds Duathlon Championship
May 8, 2006 Running, Cycling and Swimming Heat Up
DIARY #3: Canon City Blossom 5K - May 6, 2006
DIARY #2: Pueblo's Y-BI - April 9, 2006
March, 2006 Ordinary Mortals Getting New Look
DIARY #1: Ben & Matt's Trail Mix - March 18, 2006
February, 2006 Slover Preps for World Water Polo Event
January, 2006 Trail Running Races Continue to Grow
November, 2005 2005 Local Running Season Ending Upbeat
September, 2005 McClure, Borrego Hit Marathon Heights
August, 2005 Diaz Conquers Pikes Peak - Twice
July, 2005 Cyclists Making Big Names for Themselves
June, 2005 Pueblo Losing a Health and Fitness Jewel
May, 2005 Ordinary Mortals Triathlon Popular as Low-Key Event
April, 2005 Pueblo Masters Swimmers Rule at State
March, 2005 Jessie Quintana Does Distance Running Her Way
January, 2005 Spring Runoff is Truly an Event for Everyone
December, 2004 Another Racing Season Kicks Off Early
November, 2004 Atalanta Race Celebrates 25 Years
Mid-October, 2004 Mental Toughness Helps Lopez Qualify for Boston Marathon
October, 2004 Flores Captures National Cycling Title
September, 2004 Ottersberg Overcame Big Obstacles to Complete English Channel Swim
August, 2004 Cleaner lungs lead to faster run times
July, 2004 Badlands Ultra Next Test for Bradley
June, 2004 Ride the Rockies to Test Even the Serious Cyclists
May, 2004 Triathletes Overcome Challenges to Compete in Ordinary Mortals
April, 2004 Volk Mentally Ready for Boston Marathon
March, 2004 Cyclist Flores Preps for Runoff's 10-Miler
February, 2004 Spring Runoff, Health Symposium Will Team For A Great Weekend
January, 2004 Frostbite Five Kicks Off 2004 Local Racing Calendar
December, 2003 For This Marathoner, Success Has Been A Surprise
October, 2003 Orendorff Second at Triathlon Nationals
September, 2003 Pueblo on the Move Puts People on Their Feet
August, 2003 Montera Gets Entry Into Ascent, Chance To Win Her Age Division
July, 2003 Here are some specifics on Lance’s bike
June, 2003 Two Races Continue Runner-Friendly Tradition
May, 2003 Triathletes Like Sasha Melito Represent Spirit of Ordinary Mortals
April, 2003 Boston Marathon to be next challenge for much-sleeker Cañon City runner
March, 2003 25th Spring Runoff was blessed in many ways
February, 2003 Olympic Trials Qualifier Tormoen to Participate in Symposium, Runoff
January, 2003 Cañon City's Bradley Joins Elite Group of Marathoners
December, 2002 Rock Canyon Half-Marathon Provides Last Long-Distance Test for 2002
November, 2002 Atalanta Women’s 5K Helps Mark Women’s Strides in Health and Fitness
October, 2002 The Dam Run to showcase John Martin Reservoir State Park
September, 2002 The Corporate Cup
August, 2002 Tormoen seeking to regain top form
July, 2002 Wildfires make life difficult for runners, cyclists, triathletes
June, 2002 Rye student's spirit lives on in annual Run for Rio 5K
May, 2002 Aura surrounding Boston Marathonan awesome experience for Puebloan
April, 2002 Y-Bi Kicks Off Multisport Season
March, 2002 Record Number Ran Spring Runoff (despite cold weather conditions)
February, 2002 Triathlete Pigg got even better after adopting Maffetone's methods
January, 2002 Big national, international names to appear at symposium in conjunction with Spring Runoff
December, 2001 Pueblo's Reno chases his dream as walk-on runner at Adams State
November, 2001 Year of Cycling for Saeco Team Toughened Pueblo Native Pate
October, 2001 Marathons are a Form of Training for this Ultra-Distance Runner
September, 2001 Hot to Trot 5K part of big Frijoles Festival
August, 2001 Team in Training provides motivation that transforms Pueblo couple's lives
July, 2001 Pueblo's Tormoen Survives Scare
June, 2001 Ottersberg steps to another level
May, 2001 'Y' Issues Challenge for World's Largest Race
February, 2001 This Puebloan hasn't missed a Runoff yet
December, 2000 New courses bode well for Runoff participants
November, 2000 Two tradition-rich races head running calendar
October, 2000 For Stommel, River Trail starts his marathon training
September, 2000 Leadville 100 Trail Run: Why ask why?
August, 2000 Inaugural Olympic triathon has special interest to USC instructor
July, 2000 Women driving running's second boom
June, 2000 Area runners have their pick of sweet races
May, 2000 Puls has no peers when it comes to planning ahead
April, 2000 We're covering the running and fitness bases