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In its 39th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes for excellence on and off the field of play, Gatorade announced Addison Ritzenhein of Niwot High School as the 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Ritzenhein was selected from more than 300,000 other student-athletes who compete in high school girls cross country nationwide.

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it's also demanding on the body. That's where cross-training comes in. It's a way to diversify your fitness routine and reduce the risk of injury by training different muscle groups. But there's more to it than just that. Cross-training offers a wealth of benefits to runners that can help enhance performance, improve strength, and keep things interesting.

The Colfax Marathon is excited to announce the medals that runners will be receiving at the finish line on May 19th. The Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Urban 10 Miler medals have the stadium, bridge, water, ferris wheel, and clock tower. The Half Marathon even has a lion stalking around and waiting for you to run by!

Learn about Ella Johns' journey from Fort Collins to Duke in The Transition series. Hear about the social transition from high school to college.

On Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 160 athletes representing 11 clubs from Colorado competed at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. The competition was held at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, the site of numerous NCAA championships, including the 2012, 2015, and 2017 Division I championships.

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, 21 athletes and three teams from Colorado competed in the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. A total of 850 athletes competed in the five races.

Winter in Colorado presents a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, especially for those who love running. The picturesque snow-covered landscapes are enchanting, but the cold and icy conditions require special attention to safety and motivation. In this scenario, adopting an active lifestyle is essential not only for physical fitness but also for mental health.

During the fall, Colorado was the only state that held onto the top spot on the girls MileSplit50 rankings. It would fluctuate between Niwot and Air Academy for the No. 1 ranked team dating back to the preseason release in September.

Benjamin Anderson, a Mountain Vista junior, finished 9th at the 2023 Foot Locker Nationals, with a 15:32 finish.