Colorado Runner

Post originally appeared on the Running Network site, written by Darren De Reuck. Easier said than done…for a seasoned runner, doing a 5km is like waking in the morning and pouring that first cup of coffee, but to someone coming off the couch or attempting to run for the first time…it may seem like climbing Everest. If you read my last article about “how to get started” and followed the 8 week Run/Walk Program…you are ready to start a run only schedule…albeit it short and sweet…however, to achieve maximum performance, one should improve both their endurance and speed. You can [...]

EUGENE, Ore.–Day five of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials ended in disappointment for some Colorado competitors and with hope for others. Casey Malone finished sixth CSU alumni and current CU throws coach missed making his third consecutive Olympic team in the men’s discus; he finished in sixth place. Read more about Malone at the Trials here. Billy Nelson finishes in eighth For the last 13 months, 2008 Olympian Billy Nelson had the fastest time going into the Trials; but, he also missed out on making another Olympic team in the men’s 3,000 meter steeplechase. Nelson, who is also the 2011 [...]

Temperatures were already in the high 80′s Sunday morning as runners toed the line for the inaugural Stadium Stampede 10K at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.  Temps were even higher an hour later at the start of the 5K. Almost 1,000 participants came out to race, run or walk and benefit Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital.   The event featured the new 10K distance, 5K run and walk, 1/2 mile family fun run, after race party and fitness expo. All race distances started and finished at Sports Authority Field, circumventing the stadium before heading out and back on the Platte River Trail. [...]

EUGENE, Ore.–Second chances in the Olympic Trials come with a steep price. After failing to qualify in the 10,000 meter run, it will cost both Alisha Williams and Brent Vaughn another 10,000 meters of racing for second chance to make the team. Both Williams and Vaughn competed in the 10,000m last Friday, June 22, and both came up short of finishing in the top three. Williams finished fifth overall, and Vaughn finished eighth. But both have a chance to make the team in the finals of the 5,000 meter run tonight. They both qualified after the 5,000m prelims on June [...]

Monday, June 25 (day four of the trials), will be a big day for Colorado Runners competing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore. Qualifying rounds of the men’s discus, women’s and men’s steeplechase, men’s pole vault, and women’s and men’s 5,000 meter runs will be conducted. How to follow the action: Monday’s events will be aired live on NBC Sports Network from 7 to 9 p.m. MST. A tape delay will be aired on NBCSN at 12:30 a.m. MST. I’ll also be tweeting updates live from the event. Follow @stephenkasica // Men’s Discus: 4:30 p.m. MST Colorado State’s [...]

City Park was hopping on Sunday morning as thousands of runners and race supporters came out to The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado (EFCO) STRIDES 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run. Possibly the best STRIDES event yet, the 5K race was seamlessly well-organized and the post-race celebration included live entertainment, food and drinks for the entire family, awards, prizes and even an “Ask the Doc” tent. In the men’s 5K race, Brian Erb came away with the win in a time of 17 minutes flat.  Vincent Donofrio came in second in 18:08 and Adam Tewahade rounded out the top three with a time [...]

Sunday, June 3rd is National Cancer Survivors Day.  It also marks the year of the fifth annual Leaves of Hope Run/Walk to benefit Exempla Lutheran’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Exempla Lutheran Medical Center Foundation and Exempla Lutheran Medical Center invite you and your family to enjoy a fun-filled day while carrying on the tradition of celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day. Not only will the event include a 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run, but it will also host a 1 Mile Family Fun Walk and Free City of Wheat Ridge Kids Dash. The Leaves of Hope course winds through the scenic tree-lined Exempla [...]

Release provided by: Gerri Gomez Howard. The third annual Jodi’s Race for Awareness benefiting the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance will take place this Saturday at City Park in Denver.  All proceeds will benefit the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance and the programs they support to bring awareness to our community about the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.  This is a family friendly event, so all ages are welcome to join the Run/Walk and support this worthy cause.  Read on to find out how you can participate! WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 Survivor’s Breakfast 6:30 am On-site Registration Begins 7:00 am 5K Run/Walk 8:00 [...]

Pristine weather conditions set an exciting tone for Sunday’s 30th Annual Cherry Creek Sneak event in Denver.  Thousands of runners converged in the Cherry Creek North area to take part in the popular Spring races including a 5 Mile, 5K, 1.5 Mile, and new to this year’s event, a 10 Mile race. Not only was there a mix of recreational runners and speedsters alike, but the multiple races also attracted a large handful of local elites and racing teams as well, leading to some impressively fast top finishing times. In the inaugural 10 Mile race, Tate Behning of Boulder took [...]

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo debuts new medallion made out of elephant poop for winners of upcoming Run to the Shrine 5K/10K. It’s a run like no other, so the medallions should be unique, too. That’s why Cheyenne Mountain Zoo called on Lucky and Kimba, African elephants, to help make a special memento for the winners of the fourth annual Run to the Shrine fundraiser on Saturday, May 19, 2012. First the elephant poop was dried, then molded into a medallion shape and cured with epoxy resin. This medal definitely won’t end up in a box in your closet! Registration for Run to the Shrine is now open at select [...]

Race conditions at Saturday’s 13.1 Westminster half marathon and 5K  couldn’t have been better.  With temperatures at a brisk 45 degrees at race start, runners enjoyed the coolness of the morning while they ran along the Big Dry Creek Trail in Westminster. The event was put on by Redline Running Company.  The half marathon, in its second year, started at the Walnut Creek Shops and edged its way northeast on an out and back course route.  The 5K, in its inaugural year, also started at the Walnut Creek Shops and followed the same course as the half marathon until its [...]

With thousands of runners donning their green and gold this weekend, it’s no surprise that the myriad of St. Patrick’s Day-themed races were packed with race participants.  From the Canyonlands Half Marathon and 5 Miler in Moab, which seemed to have more Coloradans than local Utahans (AND saw Colorado runner Heather Utrata pick up her 6th – yes 6th – win of the 2012 racing season!), to the 5K on St. Patrick’s Day in Colorado Springs that saw record participant numbers for its annual race.  Regardless, this past weekend was a testament to Spring racing, beautiful weather and Colorado runners! Those taking part [...]

The last race in BKB Limited’s RunDenver series culminates at the Cherry Creek Dam this Sunday with That Dam Run 5K and half marathon.  The new race in the series is bound to deliver as weather forecasts for Sunday call for morning temps in the 40′s and 50′s and the out and back course over the Cherry Creek Dam Road guarantees beautiful views and fast times. For those participating in three out of the five RunDenver events, you may pick up your commemorative medal at the race on Sunday.  The race will also host a Kids Fun Run, Race Walk Event [...]

Denver’s most iconic running event celebrates a birthday, busts out new moves on April 29, 2012 DENVER—More than 10,000 hardcores and go-fasters will hit the pavement with families, kiddos, and costumes for the 30thanniversary of the beloved Cherry Creek Sneak on April 29, 2012.  Race Director and event owner, Pat Downing, recalls the Sneak’s long history, “When the event began in 1981, 5k runs were just becoming popular.  It’s funny to think – Nike was just three years old at that time!  Over the next 30 years, the Cherry Creek North district transformed into a thriving retail district, and the [...]

More than 800 runners and walkers converged in downtown Colorado Springs for the inaugural Super Half Marathon and 5K Family Fun Run/Walk last Sunday morning.  ”Super Bowl Sunday is kind of like a holiday, and people love running on holidays,” said Pikes Peak Road Runners board member Stephanie Meredith.  Both races were held on the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, leading to some competitive times and even better views. Super Half Marathon Results In the men’s race, Scott Spillman, 25, of Colorado Springs, won in a time of 1:17:35.  It was his first 13.1-mile race since 2005: “I was looking to break 1:17.30 so I’m a [...]

This weekend boasts a plethora of running races in Colorado, most with an underlying Valentine’s theme.  From the Valentine’s Day Massacre 3M Prediction Run in Grand Junction to the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day Dash in Parker, there are dozens of races this weekend to take part in and work off all those chocolates and heart candies.  Check out our race calendar to see what’s going on in your area! As for us at Colorado Runner, we’ll be at the fourth installment of BKB Limited’s RUNDENVER Race Series this Sunday at Wash Park in Denver.  The Valentine’s Day 5k [...]

The third installment of BKB Limited’s RUNDENVER Race Series is this Sunday at Wash Park in Denver.  The Superbowl 5k will kick off the biggest football day of the year with a snowy lap around the park.  The race features a Kids Fun Run with ribbons for all participants, as well as age group awards including race-walkers.  Participate in three out of the five RUNDENVER races and receive a commemorative medallion.  Additionally, BKB Limited’s races all benefit the American Cancer Society‘s Team Determination. If you’re looking to post some top times, check out the results from last year’s Superbowl 5k [...]