The Greenland Trail 50K has been awarded the Road Runners Club of America Western Region Ultra Championship. The race is scheduled for May 6, 2023 in Larkspur, Colorado at the Greenland Open Space Park in southern Douglas County, south of Castle Rock, just off I-25.
I’m wanting to run the best I can at the Boston Marathon. Any nutrition tips to help me reach my goal? How do Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady eat to […]
Trail running doesn’t always mean running an ultramarathon. From trail 5ks to marathons, there’s a growing interest in middle distance trail events. Andy Wacker is making this space a more vibrant and welcoming community for runners.
Trail running has grown …
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Are you searching for a race to run this fall? Or maybe you're planning your holiday season and want to run a fun event to get into the spirit! Check out the Colorado Runner calendar online.
The Cookie Chase 5K run and walk will return to Denver for a fourth year on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun run and walk. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.
Push day exercises, an integral component of a balanced strength training regimen, target the body's push muscles, including the chest, shoulders, and triceps. These exercises are not just about building muscle mass; they are crucial for enhancing overall upper body strength, improving posture, and increasing functional abilities for everyday tasks.
The 2024 BOLDERBoulder is just under three months away with registration numbers trending higher than in recent years. While race organizers are busy preparing for this year’s race, so too are the local businesses who are frequented by race participants and their families during the Memorial Day weekend.
Many of today's runners are eating little or no red meat (such as beef, lamb), which is one of the best sources of dietary iron. These athletes—in particular, dieting runners who eat less food overall—are simultaneously consuming less iron. Iron is a mineral found in the hemoglobin molecule inside red blood cells. It helps transport oxygen from your lungs to your muscles.
The Boston Marathon is a race with a long and storied history. Whether you’re racing Boston this spring or have it in your sights as a long term goal, this episode will help you learn all the ins and outs …
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The Donut Dash 5K will kick off on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Washington Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun run. The 5K kicks off at 9 am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.
Jon Levitt is a friend and well-known figure around Boulder, Colorado. This episode explores a new podcast format to feature a chat with Jon as we share current thoughts on our running and the broader industry.
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The Colorado Marathon is proud to announce its selection as the 2024 RRCA Colorado State Marathon Championship for the second consecutive year. The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) awards this prestigious designation to events that embody the essence of grassroots, community-based running.
Mobility is the key that unlocks life's door to freedom of movement. Yet, all too often, we find ourselves with creaky joints, tight muscles, and aches where we never used to have them. In the wisdom of years gone by, elders referred to this as becoming "stiff," an insidious phenomenon that not only restricts the range of motion but also heralds the onset of chronic pain and, in extreme cases, debilitation.
The Flamingo Day 5K run and walk will return for a fourth year on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. With themed shirts and finisher’s medals, the race is a fun way to stay healthy, active and motivated in your fitness goals.
Approximately 27,000 registered participants from around the world converged in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend for the 14th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Las Vegas – the World’s Largest […]
This post was written by Keagen Hadley. He is a licensed doctor of Occupational Therapy and the owner of Keagenhadley.com. He is an Amazon bestselling author and passionate about health, wellness, and longevity.
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Most nutrition advice is targeted to the average American: Don't drink fruit juice. Eat less sugar. Stay away from pasta. Take the saltshaker off the table. Does this same advice pertain to runners? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no.
Certain healthy habits — like brushing your teeth — are second nature. Other good-for-you things — like mobility training — may take a more conscious effort to build into your daily routine.
Athletes are often either wary of pain or try to ignore it entirely. Neither is optimal! But learning to reevaluate your relationship with pain can help you understand what it’s trying to tell you, and help your long-term health.
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RunSignup, a leading registration and technology provider for endurance events, recently released its list of the Top 100 Largest Road Races in the United States. BOLDERBoulder ranked as the sixth largest race in the U.S .last year and when considering single distances was the fourth largest race.