Updated: 5:17 PM Hiking to the top of Pikes Peak.

Posted: 8:43 AM It may seem like the babiest of steps. But it's getting me one step closer to being rid of my junk food habit. Here's how I avoided the yummy mall pretzel and some of my other fave junk foods:

Posted: 8:13 AM The fires, the shooting... there have been some long, hard days in the news business this summer. Here's what I do to clear my head when the headlines get tough.

Updated: 2:50 PM What a great summer!

Updated: 6:02 PM He worked hard to overcome a fear most people have.

Updated: 4:09 PM I'm a lifelong fan of the Olympics, nothing will top this for me.

Updated: 3:26 PM I got lots of greeting on facebook. They are all appreciated, especially one.

Updated: 9:26 PM I knew him when he was just a bairn. ( a term for child, used in Scotland and Northern England)

Updated: 10:23 AM The Tough Mudder is considered one of the most challenging obstacle events in the world. It's 20+ obstacles over a 12 mile course at over 10,000 feet designed to wear you down mentally and physically. Here's what it's like to take the challenge:

Posted: 9:51 AM I can't let my team down. So it's time to get down and get dirty... for the Dirty Dash.

Posted: 8:48 AM So I’ve got some improving to do. But I definitely improved a LOT from last year!

Updated: 2:14 PM Hanging on for dear life. It takes on a whole new meaning when you’re riding a bucking bull 10 times your size. But that’s just another day at the office for PBR star Austin Meier. Here’s how he lives a FIT LIFE:

Updated: 12:24 PM I'm ready for Saturday! And I'm REALLY ready to beat my time from last year. I'm finding inspiration from my friends - and a friendly tortoise.

Updated: 4:12 PM A 9 -month season comes down to 90 seconds.

Posted: 4:47 PM I'm making more room for fruits and vegetables in my diet, after learning some STARTLING information about how little farmland is dedicated to growing them.

Posted: 4:47 PM Identify these vegetables! That's all I had to do. Read on to find out how I did, along with some new inspiration for veggie knowledge in the future.

Posted: 9:46 PM Veteran defensive tackle Justin Bannan is returning to the Denver Broncos. The 11th-year pro signed a free agent contract with his old club Wednesday.

Posted: 4:46 PM I've been a huge fan of the music of Queen since the mid 70's. When I spotted Freddie Mercury's mansion on a map, I decided to take a look.

Posted: 4:46 PM It's always tough when someone moves on.

Updated: 4:28 PM An interesting letter showed up in my mailbox. It invites me to attend a local seminar put on by National Grants Conferences.