Kenyan Hellen Obiri, who trains in Boulder, Colorado, defended her title from an elite women's field at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
The running world gets to watch in awe as elites set new records and perform incredible feats. But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns for these athletes. World record holders face injuries and challenges, too.
Charlie Lawrence set the record …
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Winning a single state championship is a tremendous achievement, but winning three, across three separate sports, as Summit junior Ella Hagen already has, is something truly unprecedented. And, she’s done it all with her parents serving as her coaches.
It was a morning to remember for Hillary Bor at the USATF 10 Mile Championships in the nation’s capital, as Bor earned his third consecutive championship title and broke the American record he set at last year's race.
At last year’s BolderBoulder, Americans swept the titles in all four professional races for only the second time in the event’s history. All four of the 2023 champions will return to defend their titles at this year’s race which will take place on Memorial Day, May 27. This will be the 44th running of the race that began in 1979.
The midstance phase of a running stride is a crucial element of running form, but many runners are ignoring it. Chris Johnson, DPT is a Seattle-based physical therapist, performance coach, entrepreneur, and multiple time Kona IRONMAN qualifier who shares how …
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While running offers numerous health benefits, it's not without its risks. Runners of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to a variety of common injuries, ranging from minor annoyances to more serious conditions that require medical attention. In a study on injury incidence among runners, it was shown that around 62.4% of runners are at risk.
On Sunday, 1500 people gathered at Denver's Washington Park for the race that ends with donuts. Offering a flat and fast course around the park, runners and walkers of all abilities came out to celebrate spring time with this family friendly race.
U.S.A. Track and Field announced on Monday, a little over four months out from the World U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, that it is pulling its involvement from the championship meet, citing various issues, including travel advisories and competitive readiness.
Being fit is a lifestyle, not just a pastime. Your energy levels, mood, and general well-being can all be enhanced by it. But beginning a fitness journey might be intimidating, […]
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.
In this week's edition of Colorado Future Stars we'll be taking a look at recent sophomore performances. Colorado, (if you haven't already) meet Jordan Banta!
The Donut Dash 5K will kick off on Sunday, April 3, 2022 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.
In this week's edition of Colorado Future Stars we'll be taking a look at recent standout freshmen performances. Colorado, meet Quinn Sullivan!
There are two important tests that runners can use to better conceptualize their own running form, and we’re sharing them with you on the show. Dr. Matthew Silver is a doctor of physical therapy, coach, cross country athlete, founder of …
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In this week's edition of Colorado Future Stars we'll be taking a look at recent sophomore performances. Colorado, (if you haven't already) meet Jordan Banta!
The Donut Dash 5K will kick off on Sunday, April 3, 2022 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.
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.
What makes the biggest impact when it comes to recovery strategies and tools for runners? Dr. Peter Tierney is a health and performance researcher, consultant, and coach who’s worked with many professional sports organizations to help athletes recover effectively from …
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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.