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Running with Altitude: The Best High-Elevation Races in Colorado

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If you're a runner looking for a challenge, high-elevation races are a great way to push your limits and test your endurance. Fortunately, Colorado offers some of the best high-altitude races in the country, providing breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain that can help take your running to the next level. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of high-elevation running, provide tips for preparing for a race, and highlight some of the top high-altitude races in Colorado to add to your bucket list.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Runners

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Are you a runner looking to maximize your performance and stay healthy? If so, then chiropractic care could be the missing link in improving both your running form and overall health. Chiropractic care offers a variety of benefits that can help runners maintain their physical well-being so they can perform at their best. But which benefits should you be looking for? Let's dive right in!

Battling snow and cold, Pell, Spillman, and Clark Take wins at the Leadville Trail Marathon presented by La Sportiva

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The Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half presented by La Sportiva, owned and produced by Life Time, welcomed a field of approximately 1500 runners representing all 50 states and six countries, to Leadville’s high country on Saturday. The marathon and half marathon events typically take runners up to 13,185 feet at Mosquito Pass, the highest continuous pass in the country. Despite the event team’s best efforts to clear Mosquito Pass, due to Leadville’s colder spring that brought snow and freezing temperatures, both courses were altered to turn around slightly below the summit. Additional mileage was added elsewhere to maintain course distances of 26.2 and 15.7 miles respectively.

Get to know… Christian Groendyk

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Christian Groendyk, 18, a senior at Fort Collins High School got his start in running six years ago when he realized that he just was not competitive in soccer anymore but he could outrun all of the players on the field. Soccer's loss was cross country's win. Since then he has gone on to win Colorado state titles, earn Athlete of the Year recongition from Gatorade and USATF Colorado, and represent Team USA at the World U20 Mountain Running Championships.

The Benefits of Adding Strength Training to Your Running Routine

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Running is one of the most popular sports in the world for people who want to stay fit. It offers many benefits and gives the participants lots of endorphins to get them through the day. Although running alone is a great form of exercise, there is more you can do to become the best runner you can be.

Five Tips On How Athletes Can Overcome Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common autoimmune arthritis affecting around 1.3 million individuals in the USA. Even healthy athletes can still experience such conditions, which can greatly inconvenience them in fulfilling their roles.

Fitness Equipment For Runners: Essential Guide for Performance Boost

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Fitness equipment for runners comes in an array of options to enhance workout routines, improve performance, and keep track of progress. From high-tech gadgets to practical gear, there is a wide selection available to suit the needs and preferences of beginners and seasoned runners alike.

Registration open for the 15th annual LG Triathlon

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Join the Vail Valley Charitable Fund on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for the exciting return of the annual LG Tri, a sprint triathlon in the beautiful and spacious Vail Valley town of Gypsum! They will also host the annual Kids Tri, so bring the whole family!