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As much as we all love running and the feeling of freedom it brings, there is no denying that it can take a toll on our bodies, especially our lower back. As runners, we push ourselves to go further and faster, but sometimes this comes at a cost — in the form of lower back pain.

The 2024 Desert RATS (Running Across the Sand) Trail Running Festival by UTMB® returned to Western Colorado over the weekend offering both exhilarating trail running and breathtaking scenery that the event has become famous for. Elite and passionate runners from around the United States and the globe flocked to the Hawkeye Trailhead to take on one of four demanding courses including the 100K, 50K, 21K and 10K. Runners traversed the famous Kokopelli Trail, climbing up ridgelines with endless views and running along the Colorado river or through the Western Rim via windy singletrack at this famous celebration of trail running.

Winning a single state championship is a tremendous achievement, but winning three, across three separate sports, as Summit junior Ella Hagen already has, is something truly unprecedented. And, she’s done it all with her parents serving as her coaches.

Discover the benefits of high altitude running in Colorado's mountains. Train your body to utilize oxygen more efficiently and improve your overall performance.

At last year’s BolderBoulder, Americans swept the titles in all four professional races for only the second time in the event’s history. All four of the 2023 champions will return to defend their titles at this year’s race which will take place on Memorial Day, May 27. This will be the 44th running of the race that began in 1979.

On Sunday, 1500 people gathered at Denver's Washington Park for the race that ends with donuts. Offering a flat and fast course around the park, runners and walkers of all abilities came out to celebrate spring time with this family friendly race.

U.S.A. Track and Field announced on Monday, a little over four months out from the World U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, that it is pulling its involvement from the championship meet, citing various issues, including travel advisories and competitive readiness.

While running offers numerous health benefits, it's not without its risks. Runners of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to a variety of common injuries, ranging from minor annoyances to more serious conditions that require medical attention. In a study on injury incidence among runners, it was shown that around 62.4% of runners are at risk.

The scene of home fitness has changed drastically over the last few decades. What started with essential tools such as dumbbells and jumping ropes has become a complicated set of equipment customized to meet different fitness needs and preferences. The treadmill, one of the leading icons of home gyms, has been the symbol of cardio fitness for decades.

Ultra-endurance events represent the zenith of physical and mental challenges, where athletes push beyond the conventional limits of endurance sports. These contests, ranging from ultra-marathons and cycling races to triathlons and adventure races, test the boundaries of human performance.