This was more of a strength training day. We went up The Incline in Manitou Springs, which is a incredible workout -- a mile's worth of old railroad ties up the mountain that increase 2000 feet in altitude in that one mile distance. It's such a cardio workout and the increase in altitude also takes your breath away; so it makes for a great challenge. Once we got to the top, we ran down a trail that intersects The Incline. It's called the Barr Trail and it's 4 miles back down. Needless to say, my quads were SORE after today's workout. [If you're curious about The Incline, you can check it out at www.inclineclub.com/incline. It's a funny local icon - although there are "Private Property. No trespassing" signs, the Incline is used by about 100 people a day.] | 