Running the Rainbow

  Steamboat Lake State Park is about 40 minutes north of Steamboat Springs.  We booked 3 nights at Bridge Island campground, which was just a 5 minute walk to the marina and swim beach.  After we arrived, we went on a walk along the Willow Creek trail. Beautiful wildflowers, nice view of the lake, well-maintained trail. There were so many wildflowers surrounding the trail.  I had never seen a trail like it before. Camilla loved finding all of the different types of flowers and Lola loved all of the different smells. When the sun started setting, it made for some beautiful pictures. The view of the mountains in the background was so beautiful. It was some great family time. The next morning, Connor and Lloyd went to Emerald Mountain to mountain bike. I took Camilla to the lake and rented a canoe for 2 hours. We had so much fun maneuvering around the lake. Lola was scared at first and I had to lift her into the canoe.  Steamboat is such a dog friendly area. ...

 The Boulder Peak Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike on July 11th is one of the countries longest and most well-known triathlons.  Racers are tackling the infamous “Olde Stage” Hill, boasting an average 15% grade on their way to the finish line!  This race has earned it’s spot on more than a couple notable “Best Triathlons in America” lists.  In 2017, the Boulder Peak was listed as one of the top 15 most amazing triathlons in the United States by The Culture Trip! I decided that this year was going to be the year that I see how good I can get at triathlons.  I am registered for 5 triathlons.  I have been spending so much time open water swimming since this is the thing about the triathlon that scares me the most. I love swimming but swimming in open water is so different.  You deal with waves, dark water, and people kicking and hitting you in the water.  I went to Boulder a few days before my triathlon and did a 1.2 mile swim race.  I panick...