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Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

One Week to go! Flamingo Day 5K on June 2 in Denver

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.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

18th Denver Colfax Marathon Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year

The 2024 Denver Colfax Marathon, presented by Cigna Healthcare, welcomed close to 25,000 runners over the weekend to its annual race event. The weekend, which hosts eight races over two […]

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Colorado makes case as nation’s best female distance running state

When it comes to girls distance running, Colorado is the queen of the country. As evidence of the Centennial State’s standing in the sport, just look at the results from the 2023 Nike Cross Nationals last November, when four locals finished in the Top 10.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

The Drop Interviews Jason: Coaching, Strength, and Shoes with Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray

We’re switching it up a bit this week so you can listen to the episode of The Drop where I was the guest!

Thomas Neuberger started Believe in the Run in 2009 as a way to raise money for charity …

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Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Cherokee Trail repeats as Class 5A track state champion

The Cherokee Trail boys repeated as the Class 5A track state champions on Saturday at Jeffco Stadium, blowing away the field with 111 points, nearly double the tally of second-place Mountain Vista.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Niwot track dynasty continues, Rock Canyon wins first crown and more storylines from the girls state track meet

Niwot’s girls track dynasty is chugging along at an infinite pace. The Cougars cruised to another Class 4A title on Saturday, the team’s eighth championship since 2013 and fifth straight. As has been the case in recent years, Niwot’s triumph was never in question. The ultra-loaded Cougars finished with 158 points for a 98-point margin of victory over runner-up Windsor.

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

Derek Griffiths

How to Improve Your Nutrition through Supplements

Integrating supplements into your daily diet can be a powerful way to enhance your nutritional intake and overall health. Despite our best efforts, achieving a balanced diet solely through food can sometimes be challenging due to lifestyle, availability of certain foods, or specific health needs.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

A dive into vaunted speed records across Colorado’s outdoors

Discover the world of outdoor athletics and the pursuit of Colorado's speed records, or fastest known times.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

Ironman Triathlon to the CrossFit Games: How Eric Hinman Mastered Recovery & Training

As a hybrid athlete, Eric Hinman has experienced both extremes of ultra endurance and anaerobic power. But everyday runners can learn from his experiences in training and recovery, too.

Based in Denver, Eric Hinman is a hybrid athlete, 5x Ironman, …

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Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Coloradans win USA Masters Championships at James Joyce 10K

On Sunday (28-April) ten athletes from Colorado competed in the USATF Masters 10 km Championships in Dedham, MA. The event was held in conjunction with the James Joyce 10k for the tenth time.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Six Tools to Use to Help You Have a Good Rest at Night

Getting a good night's sleep is important for our health and well-being, allowing our bodies to recharge and prepare for the next day. However, the demands of modern life often make it hard to achieve peaceful sleep. Fortunately, there are tools to help improve our sleep habits and ensure a restful night.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Nutrition News: Ultra-Processed Foods and Athletes

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.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

Side Stitch While Running? 2024 Prevention & Treatment

Have you ever been feeling great when suddenly you’re struck with a side stitch while running?

These pesky pains can be a real nuisance, disrupting your workout or even causing you to slow down or stop moving altogether. Fortunately, understanding …

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Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain

You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

Q&A with Coach: Listen to a Live Team Strength Running Coaching Call

Nutrition, injury prevention, strength training, pacing, drills… It’s never just about running. Runners have to consider many facets of health and performance as they train, and it can be hard to find sound advice when there’s so much on the …

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Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Cookie Chase 5K Returns to Denver in July!

The Cookie Chase 5K run and walk will return to Denver for a fourth year on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Sloan’s Lake 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 and walk. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.

Colorado Runner

Derek Griffiths

The Hydroshirt: A New Take on Hydration Gear for Runners Launches on Kickstarter

Vessel Athletics is debuting its first iteration of functional performance wear, introducing the world of runners to a fresh take on hydration gear. The Hydroshirt is a lightweight shirt that integrates a 1L water bladder, designed to let runners carry water seamlessly while eliminating the inconvenience of weight and slosh.

Colorado Runner

Jessica Griffiths

Run the Flamingo Day 5K on June 2 in Denver

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.

Strength Running

Jason Fitzgerald

PT & MOBO Creator Jay Dicharry on Tissue Health: How to Strengthen Bones & Tendons

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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