When runners get hurt, it’s often a tissue health problem, like a tendon injury. How can we prevent that?
Jay Dicharry is a physical therapist, author, entrepreneur, and faculty member at Oregon State University who knows a lot about tissue …
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Learn about the tradition of Ride The Rockies, a beloved Colorado cycling event. Discover why the 2024 edition was canceled and the appreciation expressed to all involved.
As far as runners’ diets go, everyone seems to have an opinion. However, this view is frequently predicated on what we may refer to as n=1, which is a single runner’s unique eating experience or oversimplified science that only takes into account refueling and recuperation.
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.
The streets of Pittsburgh are set to witness a battle of endurance and speed as defending champion Tyler McCandless of Fort Collins, CO gears up to claim victory at the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. McCandless, who broke the finisher’s tape in 2:16:08 last year, aims to become the marathon’s first repeat American champion since 1989.
Running with your dog is not just a fantastic way to keep fit; it's also a wonderful opportunity to bond and spend quality time with your furry friend. However, to ensure that both you and your canine companion enjoy these runs and remain safe throughout, it's essential to follow some key guidelines.
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.
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, …
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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.
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...
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.
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...
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.