Four Reasons to Take Up a New Sport Right Now

Taking up an extreme sport – or any sport at all – is a popular item on New Year's Resolution lists. But as with most resolutions, it never happens. Many of us don't feel too active on January 1st, and the old excuse of “I'll do it tomorrow” never happens. But the best time to act is now.

Mark Tatum of Colorado Springs to defend title in the Dipsea Race

Mark Tatum of Colorado Springs is the defending champion in the annual Dipsea Race, the oldest trail race in the country. The 111th Dipsea will be held Sunday, June 12. Last year Mark became the first non-California runner to win the Dipsea in 35 years. He is one of 21 runners from Colorado entered…