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Most runners want to perform at their best. They train hard and fuel up/refuel in a manner that supports their desired physique. Despite their best efforts, they sometimes end up disappointed. They then start to train harder and restrict food to get even leaner. And that's where the problems often start.
Believe it or not, eating a good sports diet can be simple. Yet too many runners have created a complex and confusing eating program with good and bad foods, lots […]
Join us on June 1, 2025 for the 44th annual running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k. Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures […]
In today's food culture, we've demonized certain types of foods, such as those with abundant carbs, fat, salt, and sugar. The latest demon is ultra-processed foods.
Running is more than just a workout—it’s a lifestyle embraced by millions for its physical, mental, and emotional benefits.
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!
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.
You might give carb loading a quick thought in your race taper, but are you actually looking at the current science to make it effective?
Jonah Rosner is an applied sport scientist based in Brooklyn. He spent the past 10 …
The post The New Rules of Carb Loading with Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner appeared first on Strength Running.
Zone 2 running is having a moment. Every running influencer and longevity expert loves running in Zone 2. But why is it so valuable? And when is it NOT a good idea?
You can see the threshold for Zone 2 …
The post Zone 2 Running Masterclass: When & When NOT to Run in Zone 2 appeared first on Strength Running.
Since 1998, I’ve estimated that I’ve gone on nearly 10,000 runs. That’s a lot of running!
And since hindsight is 20/20, I want to share the lessons I’ve learned about running and recovery over the years.
As runners, we often …
The post Running and Recovery: Lessons Learned from 25+ Years of Running appeared first on Strength Running.
“Tissue tolerance” might be a hard term for the average runner to define. But it could also be how you prevent your next big running injury.
Phil Batterson, PhD, is a former competitive runner and current exercise enthusiast with a …
The post Phil Batterson, PhD on Tissue Tolerance: The Key to Preventing Injuries? appeared first on Strength Running.
If you had the chance, would you sign up to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents?
This is a feat through the Great World Race, and Becs Gentry is getting ready to start.
Becs Gentry is …
The post Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race appeared first on Strength Running.
It’s a common misconception that the Norwegian Method is just running double threshold workouts.
So let’s hear from an expert on why you might consider the Norwegian Method to help you reach your endurance goals.
Brad Culp is a sports …
The post Double Threshold, High Volume, & Lactate: Exploring the Norwegian Method with Brad Culp appeared first on Strength Running.
What drives us as humans to push our physical and mental limits in endurance events?
Michael Crawley is a 2:20 marathoner, professor of anthropology at Durham University, and author of the new book To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance …
The post The Meaning of Endurance: Anthropologist Michael Crawley on Why We Run appeared first on Strength Running.
Most runners love chocolate in any form: candy bars, chocolate chip cookies, squares of dark chocolate. Over 60% of all US candy sales are chocolate-based. But how good—or bad—is chocolate for our health? Is it as health-promoting as we want it to be? What about all the sugar and caffeine that comes with the chocolate? Is dark chocolate a far better choice than milk chocolate? Below are answers regarding chocolate and your sports diet.
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, but also leaner and food-phobic. We have seen perfection play out with football phenom Tom Brady. While he is a poster child for the benefits of eating ”perfectly,” he also uses great mental strength to stay focused on his goals without getting side-tracked by comparisons.
Register for the 2023 6 pack in Denver at the lowest price of the year! Take advantage of our black Friday sale! The series includes 6 Denver 5K's.
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.
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!
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Track & Field team is excited to announce the UCCS United High School Meet Series held at the Mountain Lion Fieldhouse on December 15, 2024, January 26, 2025, and February 16, 2025, in conjunction with their home meets.