August 2025

For runners, every mile is a mix of effort, rhythm, and mental grit. But recovery — what happens after the run — matters just as much as the training itself. While energy drinks and protein shakes usually take center stage, more and more runners are discovering a natural, time-tested drink that supports both body and mind: Pu’er tea.

Madison Lange of Parker, Colorado has taken the middle school track and field scene by storm. The soon-to-be freshman has turned heads with her outstanding performances on the track this past spring. Competing for the Elevated Distance Track Club during the 2025 track season, Madison put together a string of impressive accomplishments.

Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on September 4. 2023. The race features a flat, fast half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, which is located about 30 minutes to the southeast of Denver. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a new personal record! And if you’re in it just for the fun, well, we totally catch your drift. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.

Hailing from Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado, Abdinasir Hassan took his freshman 2025 track season by storm, cementing himself as one of the top rising stars both statewide and nationally.

The legendary Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva made its highly anticipated return to Leadville this weekend for its 42nd year. Life Time hosted a field of more than 700 runners ranging in age from 18 to 73, representing 47 states and 12 countries.

Whether you're a casual jogger or a dedicated marathoner, tapping into your spiritual side can do more than uplift your mood; it can elevate your running performance in profound ways. Cultivating a deeper connection to your inner self can sharpen focus, reduce stress, and enhance mind-body harmony.

First, the encouraging news: traffic fatalities in the United States fell by 4.3% in 2023 from 2022. Now the distressing part: pedalcyclist fatalities went up 4.4% over the year—49 more deaths. The figures come from the final Traffic Safety Facts Research Note published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 2023.