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I climbed 14,008 ft. Pyramid Peak above Aspen last week with my climbing partner and friend Jon. It was a beautiful climb on a perfect August day. The moonlight was reflecting off of Maroon Lake as we approached Pyramid in the dark. The view from the top was spectacular. We met a family of Rocky...

I accepted the challenge and completed the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race yesterday in eight hours and forty-two minutes. It was a tough race, but a super fun ride. I was proud of my effort. My legs cramped badly coming home, but I kept fighting and eating and drinking to the finish. It was...

The Transplant Games were awesome. It was my fifth Transplant Games. I was proud to be a part of the activities again – I wouldn’t miss it. I was honored to help light the torch at the Opening Ceremonies Saturday night in Madison to kick-off the Games. The parade of athletes and donor families was...

The Transplant Games were awesome. It was my fifth Transplant Games. I was proud to be a part of the activities again – I wouldn’t miss it. I was honored to help light the torch at the Opening Ceremonies Saturday night in Madison to kick-off the Games. The parade of athletes and donor families was...

I celebrated the ten year anniversary since my liver transplant yesterday by throwing out the opening pitch at the Milwaukee Brewer’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. I didn’t throw a perfect strike, but I got it there thanks to my friend Mark who coached me. I had a training session with Mark yesterday morning to...

Yesterday I rode in the Triple Bypass cycling event from Evergreen, CO to Avon. It is a one hundred and twenty mile road bike ride climbing ten thousand feet over three major passes. I felt pretty strong. I’ve heard that the Triple is a great way to get ready for Leadville. I rode with my...

I hope you had a fun 4th of July and are enjoying summertime! It was a great one here in Aspen. I ran in the Boogies Buddy 5 Sunday morning to kick-off the holiday. I’m in good aerobic shape now from riding my bike so much this spring and summer, but I’m not a regular...

Missy and I and our friend Jon rode the Elephant Rock Ride in Castle Rock, CO on June 6th. It was an awesome ride. I’ve been spending a lot of time on my bikes the past weeks. I raced my second Aspen Cycling Club event last night in Snowmass. This time it was a mountain...

I’m loving being home in Aspen this spring. It’s so beautiful here now. After a brutal extension of winter through May, the weather has turned spectacular the past weeks, perfect for getting outdoors and also making for a big run off in the local rivers. I’m having fun training and racing on my bikes and...

I was in Mexico two weeks ago for a week of kiting and surfing with Missy and friends. I can’t get enough warm weather and waves after a long winter on the road. We scored some good swell while in Mexico, and rode some fun waves. Nothing beats being in the ocean after the winter...