This was V.I.P. night at the new Fujiyama Restaurant located a few doors north of their old location. Sonterra Grill bought Minji's old location for expansion and she moved to a larger building--win-win for both establishments. Public opening for the new Fujiyama was last Saturday, September 20.
Olivia and Matt (deer in headlights):
Jenny:
Sonny:
Saturday, September 20:
After much partying on Friday night (Fujiyama and V-Bar), I hit the road for Buena Vista--destined to run the half marathon leaving from the city park at 8 AM. I blew into BV at around 3 AM and slept in the back of the 4Runner just outside the city park.
The next morning we were shuttled 13 miles into the mountains. The race ended back in the city park. This course was not too difficult (not much uphill)--but was very scenic! I ran this one in 1:33:00.
Part of the half marathon course:
Near the starting line:
Dude with an orange in his mouth:
JQRC runners:
Homemade baked goods:
Me and Carla. She was the top female runner for this race (time: ~1:35:00):
More JQRC runners: 
Look, a "short bus":
Sunday, September 21:
Sunday morning I woke up with a cold. Despite feeling like total crap, I crawled out of bed in the early AM (like 4 AM) and met with a group of friends to hike up to the top of Pikes Peak. We weren't setting any land-speed records on this hike--but we did make it up there shortly after lunch. We arranged to have vans and beers waiting for us at the top.
Trying to keep warm in the van at the top (Sean, Angie, Donovan, Olivia, and Matt):
Close to the top (near the start of the 16 Golden Stairs):
2 comments:
You are aware that you don't get credit for a summit if you don't hike back down, right? Therefore your lame excuse for bailing on the Pony Express is no good.
You should do Collegiate Peaks next year. They're opening a new brewery in BV just in time for it.
Your point is well taken! I would certainly not consider this an official "bagging of a 14'er".
Collegiate Peaks next year--sounds good!
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