Issue 33 (January/February 2009)
Arien O’Connell, a fifth-grade teacher from New York City, ran the fastest time at the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. But she didn’t win.
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The ART of Recovery
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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. Serious runners and triathletes are always tempted to “work through” that pesky knee pain, that stabbing foot pain, or that calf pain on those arduous hills. I am a victim of that very concept. Although tempting, this runner’s attitude far too often delays recovery and promotes more serious repetitive overuse types of injury.
Issue 32 (November/December 2008)
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Have any of you read the book The Purple Runner by Paul Christman? In this novel, a disfigured man is always seen running through the hills outside of London. He runs at such an incredible clip that most people do not notice his face. He never runs any races, just around the hills. But, he is befriended by some others who are planning to run the London Marathon. One of them dies, and the purple runner decides to run with his number (something that most race directors frown upon). He takes off at the start of the race and passes the press truck, which decides to let him go because he is running so fast and there is no way that anyone can maintain that pace. Well, he ends up winning the race in 1:59:57.
Hit The Dirt on the Animas City Mountain Trail
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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 majestic views of the San Juan Mountains, then snakes through a ponderosa forest.
Issue 31 (September/October 2008)
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What were you doing five years ago? You might have been gearing up for a fall marathon or you may have been complaining about the cost of gas to get to your favorite weekend 5K. (The average price of gas in 2003 was approximately $1.70 a gallon - wow, what a difference!) September of 2003 was a monumental month for us because that’s when the first issue of Colorado Runner hit the newsstands.
Hit The Dirt In Waldo Canyon
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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. Waldo provides trail connections to the Ute Pass Trail, Longs Ranch Road, Williams Canyon, Rampart Range Road, and the town of Cascade. It must have good vibes, since several members of the Incline Club have chosen it for the location of their wedding!
Issue 30 (July/August 2008)
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At about the time that you’re collecting this magazine from your mailbox, the Olympic Track and Field Trials are taking place in Eugene, Oregon. I’m a long time track fan, but unfortunately, with the addition of an infant at my house, I’m not able to attend the Trials in person this year.
Hit The Dirt at Devil’s Canyon
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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.
Issue 29 (May/June 2008)
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The weather is becoming favorable for training and racing. With great races such as the Colorado Marathon, the Colorado Colfax Marathon, the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile and the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon coming up in the next several weeks, your weekend racing should be exciting.
Running Legends: Interview with Lorraine Moller
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Lorraine Moller began her career running barefoot on the natural grass tracks of her native New Zealand in the 1960s. She went on to become a Bronze Medalist in the Women's Marathon at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Lorraine concluded her running career with her fourth Olympic marathon in 1996, becoming the only woman in the world to have completed each of the first four Olympic marathons for women. Moller’s many other running accomplishments include three victories in the Avon International Women’s Marathon, three wins in the Osaka [Japan] International Ladies’ Marathon, and a 1984 Boston Marathon title.