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The 5K foot race has become ubiquitous on any given weekend. Check your local race calendar and you’ll find plenty of opportunities to lace up your shoes, don some lycra, and feel smug about doing something good for your health in less than an hour.
Triathlon is the never enough sport! With three sports to train for there is never enough time, never enough training, and never enough great equipment. It’s the ultimate comparison sport. She’s faster, he’s stronger, she has longer legs, he has wider shoulders, she has a better bike, he has a better wetsuit. It’s a wonder we all continue to participate at all.
Have you ever thought of completing a 5K, 10K, half or full marathon, but haven't had the companionship or encouragement that you need?
* Using a fixed gear bike to improve smoothness in your pedal stroke.
The AIR Foundation uses endurance running to fight homelessness and addiction. Through Activity Inspired Rehabilitation, we are taking people off the streets and empowering them to live a life of lasting health and self-sufficiency.
The Altitude Running Club meets every fourth Saturday of the month to enjoy a run around LoDo, the Platte, Cherry Creek, and other paths the club wants to explore. Most runs are three or more miles. You can go the full distance or complete a partial run. It's up to you.
The American Trail Running Association, ATRA, was formed in mid-1996 as a Colorado not for profit corporation to serve the trail and mountain running community. Our mission is to represent and promote trail and mountain running. We offer individual, club, race and corporate memberships.
Amie & Benji Durden have been timing races in and around Boulder for a many years.
They can be reached at 303-499-6584 or benjid@runningbears.com.
Given its ready access, sterling views, and nice uphill grade, the Animas City Mountain 6.5 mile loop is a local favorite.
The trail travels through a landscape of pinion-juniper and scrub oak, reveals magestic views of the San Juan Mountains, then snakes through a ponderosa forest.
Nestled in the hills above Golden, Apex Park offers an easily- accessible retreat for metro area trail runners and mountain bikers. The park includes approximately 10 miles of trails over hilly terrain and rocky single track. The city of Golden reports that wildlife in the area can include elk, deer, black bear, coyote, fox, rattlesnake, and raptors.
Winter running in Colorado can sometimes be difficult. With the cold and snow, it can be hard to find the motivation to get out the door. Sometimes, all it takes is a trip to a scenic location to get the blood and adrenaline flowing again and help brighten the spirit of even the most uninspired runner.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon, I'm writing about the Barr Trail. This lung-burning trail travels from a parking lot in Manitou Springs, which is located just west of Colorado Springs, at 6,650 feet. The U.S. Forest Service trail winds up the east face of Pikes Peak in the Pike National Forest and summits at 14,115 feet.
3620 W 10th St.
Greeley, CO 80634
970-356-6964
www.bellsrunning.com
BKB Ltd. offers complete timing, registration, event management, and results data services for running and multi-sport events.
Nestled in the foothills west of Fort Collins is Horsetooth Mountain Park. Horsetooth Rock, a famous landmark visible from I-25, is the high point of this park. According to Native American legend, this rock is what remains of the heart of the Great Red Warrior slain by the Great Black Warrior in a ferocious battle.
Endurance sports should not be as hard as many athletes seem to make them. Perhaps this occurs because they participate without the necessary insight that would make the experience MUCH more enjoyable and successful. With the correct information these sports can offer a lifetime of excellence, health, fitness and fun.
BolderBOULDER Training Club offers a year round solution for runners of all abilities and experience levels looking to improve their running. The Club offers the chance to meet others with similar interests, learn more about training and racing and look forward to a more rewarding BolderBOULDER each Memorial Day.
Boulder Fit is a 26 week running and walking program. This same program, now being held in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, San Jose, Houston, Toronto, and Dallas among others, is winning rave reviews and growing every year.
For more info: www.boulderfit.com
www.boulderroadrunners.org
PO Box 1866
Boulder, CO 80306
Rich Castro 303-449-6650
Richard.Castro@colorado.edu
2775 Pearl St
3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-278-3535
www.brccoloradosprings.com
8505 E. Arapahoe Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
303-990-5000
www.boulderrunningcompany.com
8116 W Bowles Ave
Be In Step With Your Running Goals! Led by respected coach Darren De Reuck , the Boulder Striders group training program helps runners of all abilities and experience levels achieve the results they seek. Whether it's a marathon, 5k race or overall fitness, Boulder Striders will help improve your running in a motivating and fun environment. While we train hard, we also love to socialize.
We are people who enjoy running the trails near Boulder, Colorado.
The purpose of the Casper Windy City Striders is to promote and encourage running related activities for runners of all ages and abilities.
Once upon a time, carbohydrates were referred to as simple or complex, sugars or starches. Today, the classification is more complicated; carbs are often ranked as quick or slow in a very complex system called the glycemic index. The glycemic index is theoretically based on how 50 grams of carbohydrates (not counting fiber) in a food will affect blood sugar levels.
Winning Is In Our Blood
The story of Carmichael Training Systems starts with Chris Carmichael himself.
Regular group runs
Wednesday night runs - we will meet every Wednesday night at 5:15 pm outside Exerflex Gym (on Palmer St. Near highway 50 in Salida) for a group run, through October 28th.
ChampionChip of the Rockies, previously known as CSB Services Inc., has been computerizing finish lines, timing and results since 1982. We provide the timing equipment for both the finish line itself and the "results area". We bring our years of experience with computers to the outdoors in a seamless combination of sport and technology.
The onset of winter needn't bring a seasonal halt to a runner's enthusiasm or routines. Outdoor exercise in the winter can be a pleasurable experience. The major risk posed by running in subfreezing air is frostbite and minor irritations to the respiratory tract. With some minor precautions these risks can be eliminated.
The Colorado Columbines Women's Running Club is a non-profit running club based in Denver. We encourage women of all ages and abilities to participate.
A Message from the President
The Colorado Masters Running / Racewalking Association (CMRA) is a non-profit group organized to promote running and walking for health and exercise. The club conducts regular running activities including training sessions, fun runs, races, and social events. Membership in CMRA is open to all, regardless of skill or experience.
Colorado Race Timing, LLC provides professional event timing and database management for running road races. We are based in Denver, Colorado and locally owned and operated. Colorado Race Timing uses IPICO Sports Timing equipment to time each and every race.
A few years ago, Jon Sinclair passed along a list of age groups records for the marathon and half marathon. We have continued to keep it up to date. To the best of our knowledge, these are the fastest times ever run at a marathon or half marathon in the state of Colorado.
"I'll pick you up at 5:15 tomorrow morning," I told John on the phone. "We should be there by 6:30. Scott and Brian will meet us there. The plan is to go four hours."
The air is different here.
As I sit in the parking lot on top of the Grand Mesa in western Colorado, I feel a bit lightheaded. Maybe it's just the elevation - we are at 10,000 feet.
As an athlete, you are likely lean and fit. But with more than 60% of Americans being overweight or obese, you undoubtedly know someone who struggles with how to shed undesired body fat. At the American Dietetic Association’s annual convention, nutrition researchers presented alternatives to the standard “eat less and exercise more” diet advice.
by Dr. Ken Sheridan
Deer Creek Canyon Park had its beginnings as a campground for wandering bands of Ute and Arapahoe. The 1,881-acre Open Space park was first homesteaded in 1872 by a man from Plymouth, England, John Williamson. Back then, Deer Creek's rolling hills and fertile fields attracted both farmers and miners.
Welcome to Denver Fit. We are a training program for walkers and runners designed with the goal of completing the Denver half or full marathon in mind. Our coaches are devoted to getting you in the best shape of your life in a non-intimidating, fun, and safe environment.
Denver Trail Runners is a FREE running group for people who like running trails in the Denver, Colorado area.
DTR meets every Thursday evening, year round, at the trails on the west side of town, mostly in the Morrison/Golden area. Over the winter, we may occasionally do an urban, non-trail run, depending on weather/trail conditions.
Devil's Canyon loops through a striking and beautiful sandstone canyon. It travels along a creek across the canyon and through juniper trees. An unfinished and deserted cabin can be seen at the halfway point of the loop. Don't be surprised if you encounter several horses, or even a donkey.
The hike to the top of the last remaining fire lookout in Colorado charms with its smooth, double-track path and a canopy of pine and aspen. While this hike is not difficult - you can go with the entire family - it's a must-see. The tower's rich history captures the true spirit of Colorado.
Dear Nancy,
I am a 24-year-old grad student who runs 6 miles a day. I take many, many vitamins each day, and am wondering if this is all a big hoax. I follow what books and doctors have told me along the way and am just trying to maintain my health. The pills are not only a hassle to take but are also expensive. Do I really need all of these?
If a diet or natural supplement claimed to improve reaction time, along with faster recovery and better mental focus who wouldn’t want to follow or take it?
Durango Motorless Transit is the region's largest running club. Our members live throughout the Four Corners (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah).
Runner's can spend years exploring Boulder's maze of trails, from cruising the paths at Chautauqua Park to climbing the rocky edges of Mt. Sanitas. But a local trail favorite remains the Eagle and Sage trails, which sit to the north of the city near the Boulder Valley Ranch.
The Event Marketing Group (EMG) recognizes that not every event, group, charity, etc needs the full-service management that we provide. To that end, we offer consulting services that can be arranged on an hourly basis or for a fixed price. EMG is constantly asked for advice on particular aspects of events and can assist you in areas that may not be your level of expertise.
We are an informal group of mountain trail runners. Regular runs are on Saturdays at 8:30 AM at various locations in the Evergreen Colorado area.
Most runs are between 5 and 8 miles. Sometimes people what to do more miles - in the summer they come early and put in their extra miles and join the rest of us at 8:30. Sometimes we go out for coffee afterwards.
The Falcon Wanderers is a local non-profit member club of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) based in Colorado Springs.
For more info: www.falconwanderers.org
FastForward Sports provides year-round training for running, triathlon, fitness and fun! Aspiring and perspiring athletes of all levels are welcomed in a non-intimidating and professional environment. Small pace groups are formed with others of similar ability, led by a FastForward Coach who is hand-picked and specifically trained to work most effectively with that level of athlete.
We provide complete, professional, race timing services and finish line management.
We can handle events of any size. We're a great alternative for small races who want professional results at reasonable rates!
We use:
Time Machine time and bib number capturing system
RaceTrak and Elfscore computer scoring programs
No Boundaries is a supportive 10 week run/walk program. Whether you want to start running or improve your running, our coaches will guide you every step of the way.
Program Dates: November 17, 2009 - February 2, 2010
Meet times to be announced
Cost: 5K Program - $80 10K Program - $100 (register at Fleet Feet Sports)
Both Programs Include:
The Fort Collins Running Club was founded to provide an enjoyable, supportive & positive running atmosphere, to provide competitive and participatory events for runners of all abilities, and to provide a forum for educating the public about the benefits of running.
For more info: www.fortcollinsrunningclub.org
We are the group for anyone who wants to run trails in the Fort Collins area. We run local trails in and around Fort Collins (including Pineridge, Horsetooth Mtn Park, Lory STate Park, the Poudre Canyon, and Rocky Mountain National Park, etc.). Our members run for many reasons, including health, fitness, training, and for fun. All runners are welcome, slow and fast, sane and crazy!
Endurance sports training plans and triathlon coaching for all levels and abilities by Colorado USAT Level II certified coach Kevin Konczak.
For more information: www.geminimultisport.com
Despite our best efforts, injuries can creep into our lives from time to time. So, what do we do?
The offseason can be a challenging time for multisport athletes. Some completely fall off the training wagon, eat too much, gain weight, and even become a little depressed. At the other end of the spectrum, many triathletes fear that if they take any time off, they’ll lose their competitive edge.
Have you ever Googled core strength and running? I did and there were over one million articles! That's a little overwhelming... so I'm going to try and make it simple for you. First, I'll tell you about core strength, then where the core is and finally how to improve core strength.
How can you run your second marathon faster than your first? A common goal for many runners attempting a first marathon is to simply finish the race. Given the distance and the volume of training needed to build endurance, this goal is appropriate. Just getting to the starting line without injury is an accomplishment.
As long as you are reading this article the answer to that question is "Yes." The real question is, "Do you know what your heart rate is while you train?" Even more importantly, do you know what your heart rate should be during any given workout?
672 Logan St.
Denver, CO 80203
Stoney Jesseph 303-831-8605
stoneyj@usa.com
As you pull in to Crested Butte, the sign reads 8,885 feet. This should be your first indication that this won't be a terribly easy trail run. The birthplace of "extreme," Crested Butte is home to some of the toughest athletes around - harsh adventures are the norm.
The majestic views of Pikes Peak are mesmerizing and with trains zipping by to the west, the trail transports you to a simpler time.
If you're lucky, you'll see elk, mule deer, coyotes, squirrels and a variety of birds.
Hallucination Sports can meet all of your event management needs by offering a comprehensive menu of timing and scoring, registration, communications, customer support, and consulting services unsurpassed by running and multi-sport service providers in the United States.
Green Mountain Park is an 2000-acre park located on the western edge of Lakewood. It is easily accessed off Alameda Parkway.
www.heartofnorthdenverrunningclub.com
4170 Tennyson St.
Denver, CO
Jeff Young or Sylvia Martinez 720-937-5082 or
720-217-8538
drneuter@hotmail.com or tinkluv@yahoo.com
I woke up on Sunday morning in late July and finally decided it was time to hit the high country for altitude training. With most of my training partners getting ready for the Leadville Trail 100, I knew it would be easy to drag a few of them along with me. But, with all of our busy schedules, I knew I had to find something close. I chose Herman's Gulch.
Gifts that money can’t buy are often the nicest gifts: breakfast in bed, a special dessert, a nice dinner, a sweet treat. If you are looking for a simple, yet special, gift for your running buddy, teammate, or active friend, enjoy making one of these recipes for a sports food that will be sure to please any hungry athlete!
Beep Beep Beep. Slap. My hand fumbles the alarm clock off. Ugh. Why is it so early? My brain slowly processes the time of 4:30 a.m. Ring Ring Ring. The phone? What the heck? Then I remember. I am meeting my buddy for a 5 a.m. run. After we'd each missed early morning runs we decided to call each other to make sure that both parties were out of bed. I pick up the phone.
What is the Incline Club?
A group of nuts who meet most of the year for Sunday long runs on and around Pikes Peak. During the summer months we also meet on Thursday evenings for quality hill sessions.
What is the Incline?
995 Cowen Drive, Suite 101
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-704-0909
independencerun@sopris.net
Runners who own iPhones are in luck. There are tons of great apps to help track, train, and cross-train or find out about nutrition, weight management, or health and safety issues. Check out these 50 apps--some are free and some are available for a small fee--to find high-tech help to support your running passion.
Every Thursday the Irish Snug Running Club meets "Under the Snug" at 1201 East Colfax for the two runs, at 6:15 and 6:30 pm. Be sure to get there early to check in... if you're new to the Running Club, check out the instructions to get yourself registered online and be eligible to receive the free Irish Snug Running Club t-shirt and other benefits.
Iron is an extremely important mineral for good health and performance. The most important role iron plays is as a component of the protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s cells. A higher level of iron can mean a higher aerobic capacity and better performance.
Quinn’s Running Club was born, fittingly, over a boilermaker (typically a shot dropped into a beer). At the Tejon Street pub one night, word made it to co-owners Bill and Donna Sasz that it was [Ryan] Shininger’s 25th birthday. They bought the recent Florida transplant an Irish Car Bomb.
Our Mission
To provide our customers with the direction they need to create, define and achieve their next performance level.
Our Services
Customized Coaching
* Sport-specific experience
* Technical expertise
Nutrition Planning, Athletic Consulting and Goal Planning, Specialized Sport and Strength Conditioning, Lactate Testing
Our Commitment
A runner that I coach actually PR'd at a 1/2 marathon after only 4-weeks of running! In the month prior, she was water running, cycling, and using an elliptical trainer as she recovered from a broken toe. Fortunately, you don't have to break your toe for cross training to work for you too!
March can be a tough time to hit the trail running. It’s the snowiest month of the year for the mountains and Front Range, and even if the snows don’t come, chances are the trails are still snowpacked and icy. There’s only one thing to do: head west to Fruita.
When looking for a uniquely Colorado trail running experience near the heart of the city, look no further than Lair o' the Bear park. Located just four miles west of Morrison, this park offers smooth trails ranging in elevation from 6,500 feet to 7,500 feet.
Landsharks is a developmental running program designed for young runners ages 5 to 12 years old.
Our focus is on developing young runners in a positive environment in elementary schools. We run a five-week, all-inclusive program, for track and cross-country.
The car idled while I sat waiting to muster enough energy for my run in Lory State Park. I was feeling lethargic and running alone made the prospect more difficult. It had been a year since I had run the Arthur's Rock trail loop. But finally, I turned the car off, laced my shoes and stood up.
The Loveland Road Runners is a club dedicated to providing fun, challenging and varied opportunities for runners of all abilities, from walkers to recreational joggers to ultra-marathoners. Membership dues are $20.00 per year for individual, or $25.00 for a family membership.
You've trained hard all spring, raced all summer, and maybe even finished your season with a fall marathon. Now you're ready for some recovery time. This is typically the time of year when athletes tend to significantly decrease their training volume and intensity, but do not think to decrease their caloric intake.
Welcome to the Mesa Monument Striders running club located in Grand Junction Colorado. The club is made up of exercise enthusiasts who endorse running as a healthy, enjoyable activity. Running activities include but are not limited to road races, trail runs, weekly group runs, ultra marathons, high school and college track and cross country running and cross country skiing.
Writing about the Mesa Trail is like discussing brushing your teeth... it's really important, but no one ever talks about it, because everybody has to do it.
Christmas Eve, 1999. The streets are deserted, the snow is softly falling, and the night is dark and still... a perfect time for a run.
I recently finished reading the book, How to Think Like Einstein. Its theme is that you have to break rules to solve problems and find answers to difficult questions. Einstein discovered the theory of relativity, according to the book, by breaking rules that other scientists were unable to break because their preconceived ideas got in the way.
Moms In Motion® is a Global Network connecting Moms through Fitness, Fun & Philanthropy. Moms meet other moms with similar interests and fitness goals. They develop friendships and get the support and guidance they need to reach their goals. Through our Network, members interact and teams emerge around a shared fitness goal or interest.
When you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Summit County is the perfect escape. There are dozens of breathtaking trails to choose from, but I've chosen one easy and accessible trail to tell you about. The trail begins near downtown Breckenridge and has incredible views of the ski runs and the town.
"OK everyone, we will start the time trial in intervals," announces Adam Feerst of the Denver Trail Runners.
"The slower runners will go off first and the fastest runner will go last." Unlucky for me, I happen to be the fastest runner today. Great, I get to chase everyone. But, this is Mt. Falcon, so at least I will get great views of the city if I can take my eyes off of my feet!
I first conquered Mt. Sanitas when I was training for the Pikes Peak Marathon in 2003. I had heard from a friend of a friend that it was a great hill workout and that it was quick and easy to get to.
A listing of over 800 running related retail stores. This list contains contact and location information of the best running stores in the country.
3139 S. Braodway
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 399-6222
www.newbalance.com
525 Zang St, Unit D
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-6207
www.newbalance.com
We are located in Northern Colorado and sponsor Year around or Seasonal self guided walks in Fort Collins, Windsor, and Estes Park, Colorado as well as periodic special weekend events in other areas in the Northern Colorado area.
We meet 4 times a year at various points in the area often in Conjuction with a group walk.
For more info: http://web.me.com/hughemetcalf/NFRWVM/NFRWVM_Home.html
The American College of Sports Medicine is the nation’s largest group of exercise scientists, sports medicine and sports nutrition professionals. Each year at the ACSM annual meeting, these experts present their latest research. Here’s a small sample of the sports nutrition news for 2007.
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A run through the Paint Mines is a journey in time. Archaeologists claim that prehistoric people began living on the rolling prairie at the Paint Mines 9,000 years ago. Native Americans are known to have taken the colorful clays to produce pottery and ceremonial paint. The park is off the beaten path, but the views of red hoodoos and orange sandstone spires are worth the drive.
We are a Total Fitness Organization Dedicated to Providing High Quality Affordable Training for everyone.
The objective of the staff at PRS Fit, is to design and develop affordable fitness and training programs, and provide the coaching support to make those programs work for the individual.
Personal Best Marathon Coaching offers year-round group training and professional coaching for runners of all ability levels looking to improve their time at any distance from 5K to the marathon, or simply complete their first race. In addition to weekly group workouts, each athlete's program is tailored specifically to their goals and abilities.
Phidippides Track Club is one of Denver's oldest running clubs and the only one dedicated to track-specific training for runners and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to enhance quality of life, promote social interaction, and develop physical fitness and wellness through running for fun and competition.
The Pikes Peak Road Runners is dedicated to promoting and organizing running events in the Pikes Peak Region and surrounding Colorado areas. The club currently has approximately 700 members. Our club thrives on volunteerism. We encourage all members to donate some time to help at races or other club functions. Volunteers earn special awards.
Membership benefits:
Protein is a hot topic among runners of all ages and abilities. They want to know how much protein they need, when they should eat it, what’s the best kind of protein, and if they should buy sports drinks with protein.
Athletes who want to build muscles and recover well from workouts often feel confused by ads for protein supplements. They wonder how much and what kinds of protein they should consume - and if egg whites or chicken can do the job. The following information can help you optimize your protein intake and your peace of mind.
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The group meets, stretches, and runs between 3 to 5 miles. Your choice your pace. After the run socialize or get in a quick workout at the gym. Parking, showers, lockers available for all comers.
Racing Underground has been producing and timing running races and multisport events since 1995. Our timing system has developed over the years from recording finish times and splits with hand-held stopwatches and clipboards, to manual computerized timing utilizing the "Time Machine", to our new state of the art AMB ChipX timing system.
Each morning with the sun's first bright rays, legion's of the fit faithful march up and down the steps at the Red Rock Amphitheater. The heart-pounding, gut-wrenching routine can leave the toughest athlete gasping for air. I have tried this vigorous workout on several occasions. Up the steps, one, two, three, twenty, thirty, forty...
The Relay Runners Of the Rockies (RROR) is a running club based in Denver and the north metro suburbs including Broomfield, Westminster and Longmont.
Walnut Creek Shopping Center
10436 Town Center Dr., Ste. 300
Westminster, CO 80021
(303) 465-6022
www.roadrunnersports.com
"Everything a running club should be is reflected in the 500-member Rocky Mountain Road Runners" is not a quote we came up with, but could have. Instead, this is how RMRR is described in the June 2003 issue of Runner's World. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners is a non-profit, volunteer organization for runners and walkers in the Denver Metro area.
Roost Run Club: Whether it’s just a matter of getting yourself out there and running, or whether you want to elevate the intensity of your runs - these free training runs are a great way to motivate yourself as a runner. You will find a very wide range of runners. Rest assured there will be others running your pace. Runs will be lead by members of the Runners Roost Racing Team.
My coaching philosophy is based on my passion of running and seeing others learn to love running as I do. Personalized running programs are designed bearing in mind commitments to family and work. Programs are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic, stretching and strength work. Each person is different, therefore, no two programs will be the same.
Runner's Edge of the Rockies is a Denver metro-area marathon training program with over 250 active members. We run year-round and provide coaching and training support for endurance athletes of all experience and ability. We have sub-3 hour Boston Qualifiers and novice runners (and walkers) looking to complete their first half marathon and just get in shape.
The hot summer months are here, so it’s time to review the single most serious threat to the runners’ life - heat. It has a higher fatality rate than sudden death (heart attacks), or being killed by automobiles while running.
The Running Republic of Boulder is a USATF-affiliated competitive and fitness running club based in Boulder, CO. Coached by Darren De Reuck, this group is serious about training but believes that running should be fun. Come visit a workout or long run and see if our program is right for you.
For more info: www.runningrepublic.com
Attention runners! Are you often injured? Do you avoid hilly races like the plague? Are you sore for weeks after the Imogene Pass Run? Are you embarrassed by your "runner's body"? If any or all of the above apply to you, strength training may be a big part of the cure for these problems.
www.sassyfit.com
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Celina Moser 303-725-4534
celina@sassyfit.com
The inaugural Second Wind Fund Marathon Training Team is a program to help newer marathoners reach their goals, and to help launch the national Second Wind Fund, Inc. organization. The Second Wind Fund serves youth with a new and unique approach for youth at-risk for suicide.
Largest National trail running listing on the Internet. Information on all things running by serious runners for serious runners including running shoe reviews, races, training plans, mapping tools, forum, and blog.
The Southern Colorado Runners was founded in 1980 to promote running and fitness in southern Colorado. As a non-profit organization, it has not deviated from its mission in 25 years.
With its available funds, the SCR conducts a number of road races that provide a racing forum for thousands of area runners. During the year, it also fosters the sport of running in the following ways:
Come join a fun group with runners of all speeds and abilities (from 5 min/mi to 12 min/mi paces) in SW part of Metro Denver (Littleton). Completely free of charge to everyone as long as you give it your all. Every consistent member PR'd in 2008 - and made some good friends at the same time. Typical week involves track workout and a Tempo run.
4910 Jedediah Smith Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Carol Lampe 719-574-2166
clampe@d49.org
The intent of training is to stress physiological and mechanical systems in the body to elicit change and thus, improve performance.
Is your stride long or short? Fast or slow? Do you shuffle, pound, or glide over the ground?
Improving your stride can increase your speed and reduce your risk of injury. Any energy that doesn't go into moving you forward is wasted. The goal is to minimize those flaws. Here are few tips and drills you can do to make some quick improvements.
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Your home for direction, advice, and methodology for all of your distance running goals. Zach Crandall, your personal coach, will provide you with the highest level of personal coaching that will enable all abilities of runners to achieve their goals.
For more information: www.summitrunnercoach.com
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Chapter's Team In Training® (TNT) Web site. Our teams train in Colorado's front range area. To date we have prepared more than 5,000 participants for their challenge to run, walk, cycle, swim, or hike in the world's first, best and largest charity sports training program. We have also raised over $16 million in the fight against blood cancers!
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Interval training can be an extremely potent training technique to improve your racing performances. It’s also widely avoided by recreational runners because it’s considered a sharpening technique for elite runners only.
After many long hard months of training, recovery prior to that awe-inspiring long distance race is essential. Many runners follow the recommendations of rest, lighter workouts, proper nutrition, ice, stretching and massages, but all too frequently some minor aches and pains just don’t go away.
Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need to pay attention to heart disease; it is the #1 killer of women, higher than all cancers combined.
Most triathletes and cyclists immediately grimace and think "boring" at the first suggestion of riding their bike on a stationary trainer. However, triathletes and cyclists should also understand that early base phase is the most important time of the year to build a solid aerobic and endurance base, along with improving technique.
833 N. Tejon
Colorado Springs, CO
719-635-3833
www.corunco.com
Whether you need event planning, event management, project management, meeting planning or conference planning, The Downing Group is recognized as a premier provider of management services. From concept development through final program operation, count on our expertise and experience to assist in meeting your organization’s objectives.
Running a 10K, half marathon or marathon can be a formidable challenge, regardless of your experience level. If you are a first timer, it may be a question of finishing the distance. If you are a seasoned competitor, your goal may be for a personal best or just to get the most out of yourself on race day.
Imagine what it would be like to drive your automobile without an instrument panel. You could guess your speed by looking at other vehicles, but they may be going too fast or too slow. You would not know if you were about to run out of gas, if your engine was too hot, or your oil pressure too low.
For many athletes, nutrition is the missing link. They have their training down, but their diet needs help. Here are five common problems that could be sabotaging your running and triathlon race times.
Missing link #1: Respect for the power of food
For many athletes, nutrition is the missing link. They have their training down, but their diet needs help. Here are eight common problems that could be sabotaging your running and triathlon race times.
In Part I of this article, which was published in the last issue, I discussed five common missing nutrition links that hurt athletic performance:
1) Respect for the power of food.
To be a triathlete often means that inflammation is your constant companion due to over-training. As a result, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs (Aspirin, Motrin, and Aleve) is exceptionally common. These drugs reduce inflammation by inhibiting pro-inflammatory hormones known as eicosanoids.
Timberline Timing Systems is based out of Fort Collins, CO and offers state-of-the-art electronic race timing for running, triathlon, cycling, and cross country ski races.
Since 1986 TTS has provided professional race timing services to the athletic community. Over the past 23 years we've had the pleasure to work with the largest and most prestigious races in the world including:
Timing Consortium is a finish line management and timing company. The founders of the company are Cliff Bruce and Mike & Chris Vanoni. They have years of experience in timing small to large events, including running, cross-country, bicycling, skiing, and kayaking.
Durango is a trail runner's paradise. Located in the high mountain desert in the Four Corners Region near the common corner boundary of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona, Durango residents see the sun shine about 330 days a year. On the few days when running might be problematic, there is probably fresh snow on the trails that would also make for great snowshoeing.
Training with a power meter is a great way to take the guess work out of 'how hard' or 'how much' you're doing on the bike. Simply put, a weight lifter wouldn't do the bench press without knowing exactly how much weight is on the bar and how many sets and reps he or she is aiming to complete... or workload in a given workout.
Waldo Canyon is one of the most popular trails in the region, and for good reason. It has moderate grades, views of both city and mountains, cool dark forest, and (mostly) good running surfaces. Much of the trail faces south, making for reasonable conditions year round.
As spring bleeds into summer, Boulder’s trails become popular as ever with hikers and trail runners. Chautauqua in particular can seem swarmed, and finding parking can be a challenge before you even hit the trail. The crowds tend to stick to the front side of the Flatirons, however.
It was a cold and windy Saturday morning, which made the prospect of running a bit difficult in my current state of mind. I prefer to run when it is sunny and warm (who doesn't) so the fact that I needed to wear pants and a jacket didn't appeal to me. I had to think of a way to get myself out the door. I decided to drive down to Waterton Canyon and run the 17 mile loop.
As an endurance athlete it is likely that you have not included strength training (ST) in your training routine.
It's cold outside. It gets dark early. The track and roads are covered in snow and ice. That doesn't mean that you can't do speed work. With a little flexibility and creativity, you can get in quality speed workouts over the winter.
Winter Speed
Given the success of our events over the years, Your Cause Sports started to facilitate the production of other third party events by providing timing and other production services. Your Cause Sports understands the necessity of having a reliable, easy to work with timer. Our timing staff not only provides precise results, but also ensures that your race day goes as smoothly as possible.
Our mission is to advance the sport of Track & Field by providing training programs and events to develop skills and knowledge of young athletes of all abilities and participation levels. We are located in Lone Tree, CO.
Purpose
· To develop athletic ability in Zoom Track Club athletes
· To expand knowledge of the sport of track & field
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