7. Run a Half Marathon

I really have no idea why I decided to put this goal on my list, or any other running goal actually.  I guess I added it in order to motivate myself to run...as you can guess, it's not really one of my favorite things to do.  But it does keep me fit and active and it's nice to accomplish goals while I'm busy torturing myself. 

I decided to run the Denver Rock n' Roll Half Marathon because it's local and I've heard that it's "fun".  Well, "fun" is definitely a relative word, however it was as enjoyable as running 13.1 miles can be.  I was fortunate enough to talk a few friends into running it with me as well as two more reluctant walkers.  With a band at about every mile helping us along the way, and a random stranger or two cheering you on just when you need it...I am proud to say that we all 5 finished and we all had "fun"!  I made it in 2 hours and 28 minutes, which I'm happy with since my estimated time was 2 hours and 45 minutes.  As for running half marathons, I'm 50/50 on if I'll do another one.  I'm thinking I'll try a 10k....then maybe a 7k...then maybe a 5k...and then decide which race is for me.   

Race numbers, gear, ready to run!

Half of the finishers....will post the pic of all of us as soon as I get a copy :) 

90. Go on the Winter Park Alpine Slide

This goal is actually a part of a larger goal that I've had for awhile - ride all the alpine slides in Colorado.  Prior to this project I rode the slides in Breckenridge, Golden and Steamboat Springs.  There are only 5 slides in Colorado which means I only had 2 left - Winter Park and Durango.  The same day that I had fun mountain biking, we stopped at Winter Park Ski Resort and decided to ride the slide! 

Brian and I on the chairlift, going up the hill to the top of the slide!

At the top, ready to ride

All in all, the Winter Park alpine slide was a lot of fun and it was decidedly the fastest of all the alpine slides I've been on so far!

37. Go Mountain Biking and Like It!

This weekend, Brian and I decided to have a "date day" and cruise up to Winter Park.  We had a coupon to ride the alpine slide for half price (part of another goal of mine) and we figured we'd take the mountain bikes and go for a nice cruise and enjoy the turning leaves. 

Turns out a few of our good friends were up there too, so we joined them for their bike ride and I was successful in accomplishing another goal!  I went mountain biking and I had fun and I liked it!  No tears were shed, no blood was shed and I slept very well that night!  Thanks for the help and encouragement friends! 

No pictures were taken but I figured this map is good enough proof for me!

http://www.strava.com/activities/22075487