Nichols, Suszek Claim Course Records at ADTM
Colorado Springs, CO-Alex Nichols (pictured) of Colorado Springs and Michele Suszek of Longmont won men's and women's races in the American Discovery Trail Marathon on Monday. Both set course records. Nichols, who runs for the Colorado Running Company, clocked a 2:30:32 in his first competitive marathon, eclipsing the old record set in 2009 by Justin Ricks.
Men's U.S. Mountain Running Team Wins Silver at World Championships; Women Complete Solid Race
Kamnik, Slovenia - At this weekend's World Mountain Running Championships in Kamnik, Slovenia, Rickey Gates (Woody Creek, CO) and Tommy Manning (Colorado Springs, CO) helped the U.S. Men tally 71 points to take the silver medal with their best team finish to date.
De Reuck Set to Defend USA 20 km Title
INDIANAPOLIS - Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.) returns to the 32nd running of the Stratton Faxon New Haven 20K to defend her USA 20 km title Monday.
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Frith Father-Son Team Aim High at ADTMarathon
Colorado Springs, CO - A year ago, Gary and Kenny Frith were the talk of the American Discovery Trail Marathon. Gary, a retired Air Force Academy graduate (1978), pushed Kenny, his son who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, in a large wheeled jogger for the entire 26 miles to raise funds for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs.
Haskins Takes Title at Chicago Triathlon
Chicago, Ill. - USA Triathlon National Team member Sarah Haskins (Colorado Springs, Colo.) of USAT's Project 2012 program wasvictorious Sunday at the Chicago Triathlon.
Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler To Be Run on Labor Day
Denver, CO - The 2010 Aetna Park to Park 10 Miler is a week away!
Trans-Rockies Runners Keep on Running
Vail to Beaver Creek - For a sixth straight day, the competitors in the 4th Annual GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run were treated to perfect late summer Rocky Mountain weather with clear blue skies and only the merest hint of a breeze blowing down the Eagle River Valley from Vail to Beaver Creek.
Two Hundred Teams Competing in the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run This Week
The Gore-Tex Trans-Rockies Stage Race is a new epic run in Colorado. As many as 200 teams of two are taking on the Colorado Rockies for a running experience like no other this week. The race began on August 22 and ends tomorrow, August 27.
Pilates and Targeting the Back
By Kelly Wissolik - Pilates routines are an effective way to obtain strength, balance and flexibility throughout the body. Pilates effectively targets the body’s core muscle group consisting of the abdominals, low back and glutes. During a pilates session there are various exercises you can do to target your back and help it function properly.
Nutrition for the Heat
By Bob Seebohar - It’s getting warmer!
Consumer Reports Recommends Best Bikes for Riders on a Budget
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Super Foods for Super Women
By Monique Ryan - If you want to feel like Superwoman this race season, fueling up with nutrient-powered foods and smart supplementing has positive payoffs. Quality eating provides nutrients that boost your immune system, and supercharge your performance. Supplements build upon your best food choices and provide an edge on the race course.
