HITS Triathlon Series set roots in Colorado this weekend with two days of racing at Highline Lake State Park in Grand Junction and saw some iconic athletes cross the line. Tim Hola, 39, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado powered to a 4:17:13 Half-distance victory with 43-year-old Heather Gollnick of Steamboat Springs, Colorado leading the women in 4:54:28. Acclaimed as one of the sport’s most accomplished age-group athletes and Team Timex member, Hola says that he wants to be a part of anything that is good for the sport of triathlon. “These grassroots events make for a healthier sport and I love [...]
May 23, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
U.S. Field Looks Strong at Freihofer’s Run for Women
The 35th anniversary Freihofer’s Run for Women (FRW) 5K, set for June 1, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. in Albany, NY, will be another showcase of top national talent, including those who could very well become the future of American women’s distance running. Leading the charge in the open division will be Michelle Frey, 31, (Minneapolis, MN), who finished a strongsixth place — making her the top American — at last year’s Freihofer’s (16:03). A seven-time state champion for Iowa City High School before earning All-Big Ten honors at the University of Wisconsin, Frey appears to have overcome a series of niggling plantar fasciitis [...]
May 23, 2013 by By John Meyer The Denver Post
Colfax Half Marathon Course Short, Says Race Director
Colfax Marathon race director Creigh Kelley confirmed Tuesday the course for Sunday’s half marathon was 0.1 of a mile short, confirming suspicions raised by some runners after the race. Kelley initially disputed those complaints Sunday but conceded the mistake after remeasuring the course. Kelley said complications caused by the closure of the company supplying traffic barricades was partly to blame. “Due to the last-minute closure of Highway Technologies barricade company, the Colfax Marathon placed the safety of 39 miles of course on city roadways as a first priority, resulting in a 176-yard inconsistency in the half-marathon course in City Park,” [...]
May 23, 2013 by Running USA
BolderBOULDER Announces Team USA and Team Colorado
BolderBOULDER, America’s All-Time Best 10K, has announced the men and women that will be racing in the 2013 BolderBOULDER with Teams USA and Colorado for the International Team Challenge. The BolderBOULDER established the International Team Challenge in 1998 and it includes professional runners from all over the world that compete on three-person teams in a team by country format, for one of the largest non-marathon prize purse races in the country. This year’s total prize purse is valued at $110,600 before bonuses. The men’s and women’s professional races follow the BolderBOULDER course and are scheduled to finish just before the start of [...]
May 22, 2013 by Bernie Boettcher
Stevens Sets Record At LaSportiva Boneyard Boogie 10K
The Vail Recreation District’s 2013 La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series, presented by Columbia kicked off with the Boneyard Boogie 10K. The trail run, which was sponsored by the Dusty Boot, began behind Eagle Valley Middle School at the Bureau of Land Management trailhead, located in the Bluffs neighborhood in Eagle. The trail includeed a switchback singletrack through the wooded BLM area emerging from the trees and into rolling sagebrush fields. Runners encountered some trail splits along the way, plus several short bursting climbs. Once at the top of the climb, the singletrack trail descended to the Eagle Pool and [...]
May 22, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
Bolder Boulder: Kastor, Former CU Buffs Highlight Team USA Squads
Post originally appeared on The Daily Camera. Full article can be found here. Elite athletes chasing more than $100K in prize money. On Monday, the Bolder Boulder released the professional athletes that will participate in the International Team Challenge for Team USA on Memorial Day and the rosters boast some familiar names. Former University of Colorado athletes Brent Vaughn and Kenyon Nueman will be joined on Team USA by Aaron Braun. On the women’s side, Deena Kastor, former Buff Laura Thweat and Stephanie Rothstein will represent Team USA in the 10K. Braun, who hails from Fort Collins, paced the Team [...]
May 21, 2013 by Bernie Boettcher
Titan Trot Photo Gallery
The 2013 Titan Trot 5K took place on May 4th at Veteran’s Park in Silt, CO. This race was a fundraiser for the Coal Ridge High School Booster Club.
May 20, 2013 by By John Meyer The Denver Post
Rutto, Chyr Set Records At Kaiser Permanente Colorado Colfax Marathon
Last year, Trevor Barron broke the U.S. record for racewalking 20 kilometers and was the lone American to compete in that event at the London Olympics. Sunday he gave running a try. On a cool morning with nearly perfect running conditions that produced record times, the Colorado College sophomore finished fourth in the Colfax Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 48 minutes, 1 second. Then he went down to his hands and knees at the finish line, overcome with fatigue. “The last six miles were harder than anything I’ve ever done,” said Barron, 20. Kenyan Abraham Rutto ran the [...]
May 19, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
Zywicki, Lincks Win Cottonwood Classic 5K
Hundreds of participants made their way to the Thorncreek Shopping Center in Thornton Saturday morning for the 18th Annual Cottonwood Classic 5K. With three different divisions: an overall runner’s division, school division and competitive race-walker’s division, there was something for everyone to enjoy! The men’s race saw top competitors Benjamin Zywicki and Adam Rich battle it out throughout the course. Runner’s Roost athlete Zywicki came out on top with a finishing time of 15:31. Boulder Running Company’s Adam Rich finished a close second in 15:54. Thornton’s own Bobby Kennedy rounded out the top three in 17:07. In the women’s race, [...]
May 18, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
Registration for Life Time’s Camp of Champions Now Open; Includes Guaranteed Entry into Leadville Trail 100 MTB
Participants train for the legendary Leadville Trail 100 alongside champion trail guides Dave Wiens, Rebecca Rusch, Todd Murray and Gretchen Reeves. Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company (NYSE:LTM) announced today that registration is open for its annual Camp of Champions, a training camp that offers a firsthand experience in preparation for the country’s most scenic and challenging mountain bike course, the Leadville Trail 100 MTB. The Camp of Champions will be held in Leadville July 4-7 and July 8-11 with participants securing a guaranteed VIP entry into the August 10 Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Camp of Champions participants will train [...]
May 17, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
Regional Race Preview: Cottonwood Classic 5K
It’s hard to believe that the Cottonwood Classic 5K is approaching its 18th year running. The community event, held at Thorncreek Crossing Shopping Center at 120th and Washington Street is family friendly and has quickly become a favorite over the years. Fans of yours truly – Colorado Runner – even named the Cottonwood Classic the best 5K in 2010. Possibly some of the best attractions of the event is the flat and fast course, followed by the hopping post-race festivities. Check out last year’s top finishing times below to see if you have what it takes to win some of the top [...]
May 16, 2013 by David Monti
2014 Boston Marathon Entries to be Given to “Stopped” Runners
One month and one day since a pair of bombs exploded along the finishing stretch of the 117th Boston Marathon, race organizers announced an invitation to participants who were stopped on the course prior to crossing the historic finish line on Boylston Street. The Boston Athletic Association said Thursday through a press release that more than 5,000 runners would be eligible to run the 2014 Boston Marathon and get the chance to complete the Hopkinton-to-Boston trek. “The opportunity to run down Boylston Street and to cross the finish line amid thousands of spectators is a significant part of the entire [...]
May 16, 2013 by Larry Eder
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Post originally appeared on the Running Network. Suver, Nelson and Thomas Take 2nd, 5th and 6th at US 25k Championships (Grand Rapids, MI) Mattie Suver (adidas/BRC) nearly won her first US road championship after breaking away from the lead pack over the last three miles of the US 25k Championships with Dot McMahon in tow. McMahon would come back on Suver in the last 100-meters to take the title, with Suver finishing runner-up and earning $3,000 for her efforts. Suver posted a mark of 1:25:54, 5:31 per mile pace for the 15.5-mile course, while McMahon finished two-seconds ahead. adidas/BRC teammate [...]
May 14, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
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Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run Race Expo Set for June 8 at Ivywild School Community Center
Release provided by Tim Bergsten. The Triple Crown of the Running and the newly-renovated Ivywild School – a mixed-use, business and community center – have teamed up to offer a weekend of running fun June 8 and 9 in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. On Saturday (June 8), Ivywild School will host about 1,000 runners at the second Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run and 5K Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, some 2,000 runners are expected to participate in the 37th Running of the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run beginning at 7 a.m. at [...]
May 13, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
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Evans, Tochtrop Win Girls on the Run 5K
Hundreds of participants flocked to City Park Saturday morning for the Girls on the Run 5K Rockies edition – a non-profit organization that provides an innovative health education and wellness program. Girls, women, boys and men took to the trails and roads around City Park to benefit the health and confidence of girls nationwide. In perfect Girls on the Run fashion, the top three finishers in the 5K race were females. 29-year old Shira Evans took top honors with a finishing time of 20:47. Second place belonged to 39-year old Adriana Yodel in 21:20, and Lauren Fittz of Denver rounded out [...]
May 11, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
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GECKO’s Epic New Challenge
Release provided by Kirsten Le Roux. GECKO (Give Every Child Knowledge of the Outdoors) is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit that evolved from outdoor adventures experienced by passionate ultra endurance athlete Morgan Murri, who founded the organization GECKO and it’s subsidiary Athletes@Altitude. The dynamic and passionate organization of staff and volunteers at GECKO raise funds to provide outdoor scholarships to teenagers, to the nation’s leading outdoor education providers. Funds are generated through sponsorships, donations, outdoor event promotions and races, motivational speaking, training camps and coaching. GECKO is providing the future stewards of our planet scholarships and motivation to get “unplugged, off the couch [...]
May 10, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
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Regional Race Preview: Girls on the Run 5K
There are myriad races taking place this weekend in Colorado, but our featured race preview will highlight Saturday’s Girls on the Run 5K – an event hosted by the Girls on the Run Foundation, which works to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. The Girls on the Run 5K is presented by The University of Colorado Hospital-Women’s Integrated Services in Health and the Center for Women’s Health Research. The event will kick off Saturday morning at City Park in Denver, and according to last year’s results (see below) we can expect a pretty [...]
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May 23, 2013 by Amanda Hodges
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