On a dark evening in early October, about 20 people gathered in a dimly lit room on the bottom floor of the Redstone Church. Many of the chairs were empty, but a smattering of locals.
Aspen is often touted, and rightfully so, as being a summer mecca for hikers and bikers. The trails and the roads are perfect for those pursuits. But Aspen is a great running town as well, as there are not only terrific trails but also a collective of avid trotters and speedsters who take to the trails, streets and roads all year long.