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Issue 39 (January/February 2010)

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Hello Colorado Runners! I hope all of you had a great holiday season. For many of us, winter is a down time in the training schedule. The weather in Colorado tends to necessitate that for some.

Hit The Dirt On The Greenland Trail

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The majestic views of Pikes Peak are mesmerizing and with trains zipping by to the west, the trail transports you to a simpler time.

Issue 38 (November/December 2009)

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With the holidays approaching, you may be looking for a perfect running-related gift. While I usually tell my family to buy me running shoes, socks, shorts, and shirts, I often have a book or two that I want as well. Here are a few of my top picks. These aren’t training books or nutrition logs, but rather novels and stories about running that I find interesting or inspiring.

Q&A with Steve Jones

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Steve Jones was born August 4, 1955 and raised in Ebbw Vale, Wales. He began running cross-country as a 15-year old in 1970 and later became in aircraft technician in the Royal Air Force. Beginning as a steeplechaser for the RAF team, Jones progressed to the 5,000 meter and then the 10,000 meter track events. He experienced significant early success as a competitive runner, eventually winning the Welsh Cross Country Championships nine times.

Issue 37 (September/October 2009)

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A lot of us are training right now to peak for a fall marathon. For some family members, it’s tough to know how to show support on race day, especially when an athlete can be irritable and on edge about the approaching race. Here is my advice on how to be a supportive spectator.

Hit The Dirt On The Eagle Trail

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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 trailhead is easily accessible and offers gorgeous views of the Front Range and the Flatirons.

Issue 36 (July/August 2009)

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Summer is prime trail running season. Before you strap on your shoes and hit the dirt, the American Trail Running Association encourages runners to keep in mind a few guidelines.

Paige Higgins Runs the Chicago Marathon: A Spectator’s View

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It’s the night before the 2008 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and I’m eating dessert. And I’ve had wine. And it’s getting late. I did run this morning. I also rested my legs for two hours on the Untouchables Mafia tour bus. But then I shopped on Michigan Avenue for a few hours. And now, I’m eating dessert. Yummm… I mean, “Hmm, what’s my race strategy for tomorrow?”

Issue 34 (March/April 2009)

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Over the last few months, I have been delving into the world of social networks. I had heard so much about how many users there were out there that I thought it was something I needed to try.