ANDY BUPP, 32, of Denver won the Open 2 division of the series for runners ages 26-39. Second place was won by Derek Griffiths of Littleton and Erik Packard of Mesa placed third.

When and how did you start running?
I started running with my dad when I was eight, and five years later I could beat him in a 5K. He can still beat me in an arm wrestle though.

What is your favorite workout?
My favorite workout is going to the track and running an all out 200 meters. That one always makes me feel like a cheetah. But probably the workout that is the most productive for marathon training is mile repeats (five to six) at 5K pace.

Where is your favorite spot to train?
I know my least favorite place to train is on a treadmill in front of a television. I never understood guys who could do two hour runs on a treadmill. I would rather go out into a blizzard and jog around a lamp post. I would have to say that my favorite place to train is Washington Park, early in the morning.

Why do you run?
I run because I love danger - that, and the fame and glory. Most people tell you they run for inner strength, or personal achievement, or some crap, but not me. I run purely for the big money.

Do you have a prerace routine?
Yes I do. Usually I like to wake up really early, like 5am. Then I put on my shorts and race singlet, pin on my bib number, do some light stretching, and then go back to bed for awhile. Then I get up 40 minutes before the race starts and drive to the race in a panic filled rage. That is the best way to prepare for battle, and it provides me with that extra edge.

Any advice for runners looking to improve?
Yeah, get a full time chef to prepare all of your meals. When you spend all of your time running, other activities start to get less attention. So hire a chef and get at least nine hours of sleep a night.

What did you think of the series and which races were your favorite?
I thought the series was great, except for the fact that I never beat Paul Digrappa. He is one tough son of a gun. Man, I wanted to beat that guy. I'd have to say my favorite race in the series was the Runnin' of the Green 6.8K.

What would you change about the series?
I think you should have more downhill races. Maybe make the whole series downhill? You already have the Evergreen Town 10K, the Ten Mile Creek 10K and the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon, you only need another five or so. I bet that would be the only downhill race series in the country.

Andy Bupp's Racing Series Results:
Running of the Green 7K, 3rd, 125 Points, 22:06
Steamboat 1/2 Marathon, 1st, 150 Points, 1:13:45
Garden of the Gods 10M, 1st, 150 Points, 55:47
Evergreen Town Race, 1st, 150 Points, 31:23
Georgetwon to Idaho SPrings 1/2 Marathon, 2nd, 135 Points, 1:09:16
Governor's Cup 10K, 5th, 105 Points, 32:09