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Issue 18 (July/August 2006)

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The hot summer heat often blankets itself over Colorado this time of year. Yet this is a time when many of us will be squeezing in our long marathon and half marathon training runs. I always try to run during the first rays of dawn or long after the sun sets, because it’s cooler. But sometimes you just have to run or race in the heat, so remember to watch for signs of dehydration.

Nguran, Baranova Win Salt Lake City Marathon

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Under a clear blue sky and a backdrop of shining snow-capped mountains, a world-class international field led a record number of runners Saturday at the third annual Salt Lake City Marathon. The inaugural Salt Lake City Marathon Half Marathon got off to a blistering start, with Utah resident Dennis Simonaitis setting the course record at 1 hour, 10 minutes, 41 seconds.

Haefeli, Wells win 10 km trail titles

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Two-time U.S. Mountain Running Team member Laura Haefeli (Del Norte, Colo.), claimed her third consecutive USA 10 km Trail Championship on June 3, in the scenic mountain town of Vail, Colo. Haefeli's time of 55:12 outdistanced Danelle Ballengee, (Evergreen, Colo.) by 42 seconds. Brooke Kish (Evergreen, Colo.), and a member of the Rocky Mountain Distance Team, was third in 57:01.

Albuquerque’s Youngquist Drops Doping Appeal

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The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced today that marathoner Deeja Youngquist has withdrawn her pending appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, effectively accepting the decision of the American Arbitration Association/North American Court of Arbitration for Sport which ruled that she committed a first doping violation for testing positive for recombinant human Erythropoietin (r-EPO).

Issue 17 (May/June 2006)

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It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are soaring, the sun is shining, and the snakes are crawling over the trails we love to run! It is common to find garter snakes, bull snakes, racers, and the dreaded rattlesnakes on Colorado’s trails. To avoid a close encounter of the slithery kind, the park rangers at Ken Caryl Open Space in Jefferson County offer these simple precautions.

Issue 16 (March/April 2006)

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A time comes in every runner’s career when a terrible slump occurs. It can sometimes be helpful to take the advice of runners that have been there before or try to look at running in a new light. Here are some of my favorites running quotes to motivate you to get moving.

Aurora Racewalker Kevin Eastler Makes History

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For the first time since the introduction of the IAAF Top Performer of the Month tables, an American athlete has turned in the best performance in the Race Walking category.

Boulder Gear Manufacturer GoLite to Title Sponsor Boulder Backroads Marathon & Half Marathon

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GoLite, the world's leading manufacturer of lightweight outdoor gear and clothing is pleased to announce that it has joined the Boulder Backroads Marathon & Half Marathon as the event's title and apparel sponsor. Taking place at the Boulder Reservoir on Sunday, September 24, 2006, the GoLite Boulder Backroads Marathon & Half Marathon serves as an official Boston Marathon Qualifier.