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Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

American Teams Announced for 2024 BOLDERBoulder International Pro Team Challenge

BOLDERBoulder, America’s All-Time Best 10K, announced the rosters of the American teams that will compete in the 2024 International Pro Team Challenge on Memorial Day – May 27th. The International Team Challenge, which was created in 1998, includes professional runners from around the world competing on three-person teams; in a team-by-country format.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

Ultrarunning + Strength Training: How to Get Strong and Gain Endurance with Coach Holly Martin

Runners ask all the time: How should I fit strength training into my endurance goals, and how can I get as strong as possible with limited time?

Holly Martin is a personal fitness trainer and run coach based in Nashville, …

The post Ultrarunning + Strength Training: How to Get Strong and Gain Endurance with Coach Holly Martin appeared first on Strength Running.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Breaking Down the Causes of Lower Back Pain in Runners

As much as we all love running and the feeling of freedom it brings, there is no denying that it can take a toll on our bodies, especially our lower back. As runners, we push ourselves to go further and faster, but sometimes this comes at a cost — in the form of lower back pain.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Register by May 1 and Save $$ on the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Parker!

Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on September 4. 2023. The race features a flat, fast half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, which is located about 30 minutes to the southeast of Denver. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a new personal record! And if you’re in it just for the fun, well, we totally catch your...

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

In tiny Western Slope town of De Beque, Scottie Vines emerges as record-breaking high jumper

Meet Scottie Vines, the rising star from De Beque High School, who has already qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the high jump event.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

More Than 1,500 Converge In Fruita For The Desert Rats Trail Running Festival By UTMB

The 2024 Desert RATS (Running Across the Sand) Trail Running Festival by UTMB® returned to Western Colorado over the weekend offering both exhilarating trail running and breathtaking scenery that the event has become famous for. Elite and passionate runners from around the United States and the globe flocked to the Hawkeye Trailhead to take on one of four demanding courses including the 100K, 50K, 21K and 10K. Runners traversed the famous Kokopelli Trail, climbing up ridgelines with...

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Hellen Obiri defends title at Boston Marathon

Kenyan Hellen Obiri, who trains in Boulder, Colorado, defended her title from an elite women's field at the 2024 Boston Marathon.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

How 50 Mile World Record Holder Charlie Lawrence Treats Serious Injuries, Fuels his Ultras, and More

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 …

The post How 50 Mile World Record Holder Charlie Lawrence Treats Serious Injuries, Fuels his Ultras, and More appeared first on Strength Running.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Ella Hagen: The Triple-Crown Winner Smiling Through The Pain

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.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Bor sets 10 mile America Record in Washington DC

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.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Four defending pro champions to return to 2024 BolderBoulder

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.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

How to Stay Healthy By Strengthening Your Midstance with Coach Chris Johnson, DPT

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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Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Empowering the Plus-Size Runner: Tips for Starting Your Running Journey Safely

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.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

The Donut Dash draws 1500 runners to Washington Park

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.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

USATF Cancels U.S. Participation In World U20 Championships In Peru

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.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Change Your Fitness Routine With These Smart Tips

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, […]

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

Colorado Future Stars: Jordan Banta

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!

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

It’s the Donut Dash 5K Race Week!

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.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Colorado Future Stars: Quinn Sullivan

In this week's edition of Colorado Future Stars we'll be taking a look at recent standout freshmen performances. Colorado, meet Quinn Sullivan!

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