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Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Nutrition News: Body Composition

At the 2023 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (ACSM; acsm.org), more than 3,000 sports medicine professionals and researchers from around the globe gathered to share knowledge. Several sports nutrition presentations offered updates that might be of interest you.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Eight facts you might find useful if you like sports

If you are looking to improve your daily life in a positive and productive way then engaging with sports can be the perfect solution. For some, this might mean returning or beginning the journey of competitive running, for others it could simply be individuals trying different activities out such as going on walks or hikes.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Boulder’s Wacker wins XTERRA World Championship; Lipuma second

The 14th XTERRA Trail Run World Championship was the first time individual runners earned a qualifying slot through the inaugural XTERRA Trail Run World Series. XTERRA launched its Trail Run World Series ahead of the 2023 season, spanning five continents with 38 qualifying events in 18 countries.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Top Tips And Tricks Every Sports Lover Should Know

Are you passionate about running? Do you look for ways to up your game on the road or track? If so, then you've come to the right place! Here we have put together a list of top tips and tricks that every sports lover should know to make sure they stay on top of their performance. From easy but effective drills to do at home, to quality gear investments that will benefit your game — these are all essential aspects any athlete needs to understand.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Register for a Season Pass and Save 10%

Register now for a season pass and save 10% off entry fees. Register for four or more events produced by Colorado Runner Events at once and save 10% per event.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Sugar, Health & Performance

Of all the questions runners ask me, “What about sugar…?” is at the top of the list. You likely have been bombarded with messages that sugar is evil, feeds cancer, causes obesity, ruins health, and should be avoided at all costs. Yet, you likely have also heard that sugar fuels muscles during exercise, is the main ingredient in commercial sports foods, and enhances recovery from hard workouts.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Follow these six useful guidelines and recover your muscles with ease

Muscle recovery is essential to any fitness routine, whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual exerciser. Proper healing helps you bounce back from workouts faster, reduces the risk of injuries, improves performance, and supports long-term fitness goals. This comprehensive guide will explore six valuable guidelines to help you quickly recover your muscles, allowing you to maximize your gains and feel your best after each workout.

Strength Running

Christine

3:59 Miler Matt Daniels on 150-mile weeks, Zone 1, and the Scariest Events He’s Ever Run

Only a tiny fraction of the population has run a sub-4 minute mile. It’s an incredible accomplishment. But this week’s guest has achieved something even more rare: successfully evolving from a sub-4 athlete to an accomplished trail and ultramarathon runner!…

The post 3:59 Miler Matt Daniels on 150-mile weeks, Zone 1, and the Scariest Events He’s Ever Run appeared first on Strength Running.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Search the Colorado Runner Calendar for Your 2023 Events!

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.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Register Now for the Pumpkin Pie 5K in Denver November 18

The Pumpkin Pie 5K is coming to City Park in Denver on Saturday, November 18, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Runners and walkers can take advantage of a flat and fast course, and then enjoy a slice of sweet and tasty pumpkin pie at the finish.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Assefa smashes world record at BMW Berlin Marathon

Tigst Assefa makes history with extraordinary World Record, Eliud Kipchoge triumphs once more and Amanal Petros breaks German record at the 2023 Berlin Marathon.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Pre-Race Weight Loss: Helpful or Harmful?

Many runners fantasize about losing weight (“Wouldn’t it be nice to lose a few pounds…”). Unlike some athletes who have to lose weight in order to meet a specific division for their sport (such as boxers or wrestlers), runners often choose to target a lower-than-normal weight for a specific race.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Fretting about Food and Physique

Many runners feel pressure to have a perfect body, perfect diet, and ideally, perfect races. The stress-inducing trait of perfectionism often pushes runners to not only become stronger and faster, […]

Strength Running

Christine

The Twin Cities Marathon Preview Episode with Race Director Eli Asch

With fall just around the corner, we are about to head into marathon season! If you’re looking for a fall marathon that’s the caliber of a big city race without the challenging logistics of the World Marathon Majors (like Boston …

The post The Twin Cities Marathon Preview Episode with Race Director Eli Asch appeared first on Strength Running.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Registration Now Open for the Ugly Sweater 5k in Denver!

Get into the holiday spirit with the Ugly Sweater 5K! Runners and walkers, young and old, are invited to join us at Washington Park in Denver for a flat, fast course. Dress in a tacky sweater – the more tinsel, bows, reindeer and candy canes, the merrier. It’s not a fashion faux pas if you’re supposed to wear it!

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Aziz, Mascarenas go back-to-back in Pikes Peak Marathon

Nearly 600 runners competed in the 2023 Pikes Peak Marathon on Sunday, vying for an opportunity to dethrone last year’s winners. But Jonathan Aziz and Kristina Mascarenas refused to relinquish their titles in Manitou Springs for the 68th annual event.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Rémi Bonnet smashed Matt Carpenter’s 30-year-old record at Pikes Peak

Everyone thought the record was unbeatable, especially due to the weather conditions and a thick layer of snow that had fallen the day before on the upper reaches of the course route. But, Rémi Bonnet (Salomon/Red Bull, Switzerland) had the resources no one was expecting! 1h58’30 on the clock and the Swiss rounded the very last bends of the legendary Pikes Peak climb. A final burst of acceleration and the stopwatch revealed: 2h00’20, 46 seconds faster than Matt Carpenter’s time.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

4 Ways You Can Speed Up Recovery Times After a Fitness Injury

Fitness injuries can be frustrating setbacks on your journey to a healthier, stronger self. However, with the right strategies, you can expedite your recovery process and get back to your fitness routine. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore ways in which you can speed up your recovery after an injury. From optimizing your rest and incorporating rehabilitation exercises to utilizing innovative approaches like IV therapy and seeking professional guidance, these methods will help you...

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Yes, Even Runners Get Heart Disease

As he indulged in a jumbo sugar-covered fried pastry, the runner unabashedly remarked, “I’m skinny; I can eat this.” Well, the truth is even skinny runners die suddenly of heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease is the number-one killer, ahead of cancer, and accounts for one in four deaths. No one can out-run a bad diet.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Beat the Price Increase at the Ghosts and Goblins 5K

The Ghosts and Goblins 5K will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at City 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 races kick off at 9am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.

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