Pike's peak is one race I can't imagine attempting. I don't like the hills around here... Just finishing that thing is a great accomplishment!

In a sure sign of middle-age, I somehow managed to tweak something in my back bending over to feed the cats last Thursday. Took it easy over the weekend (couldn't really do much else), and the pain was down to just some achiness and stiffness when I woke up this morning, so I went out for a short run. Just 2 miles, and it felt fine. I'm stiff and achy again after much sitting today. Funny how running and biking are easier on the back than sitting...