Niwot Grad Sets American Record

Elise Cranny, a 2014 Niwot graduate, sliced more than 14 seconds off Shalane Flanagan's existing American indoor record in the women's 5000m with a 14:33.17 to place second at the Hemery Valentine Invitational at Boston University on Friday. Cranny, an Olympic finalist at Tokyo last summer, covered the final 3000m of her race in 8:32.43 as she moved to No. 6 on the all-time world indoor performer list.

How To Properly Prepare For Running

Running is a great way to stay in shape, but if you're not careful, you can end up injuring yourself. Here are some tips on how to properly prepare for running so that you can stay safe and healthy.

CBD vs. NSAIDs for athletes

No matter what sports they play, athletes are constantly under immense physical stress. They resort to different pain management techniques to cope with the daily aches. These can range from massages to medicines. Taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medicines, widely known as NSAIDs, is a popular remedy. But over the past few years, many athletes have switched from these old-school techniques to modern ones.

How to Plan a Multi-Sport Holiday

While running might be your number one interest, it might be a secondary hobby for your partner, friends, children, or parents. This can make planning vacations tricky, as you want to find a spot that will suit everyone's interests. 

What To Look For In A Foot-Specific Moisturizer

Putting a foot moisturizer on your shopping list is easy. However, when you get to the skincare aisle at your local supermarket, the sheer number of foot care moisturizers on display can easily overwhelm you if you don't know what brand to buy.

Boulder Road Runners Give Large Gift to CU Running Program

The Boulder Road Runners club today announces it is giving the CU cross country, track and field programs a gift of $24,000. This is the largest single gift in club history. The money will kick-start important long-term fundraising by the Boulder Road Runners, as well as immediately benefit CU’s men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams. The gift was presented at the beginning of the Colorado Indoor Invitational at the CU indoor track facility.

Becoming Aware of Medical Options in Order to Reduce Stress

Some people might find it very difficult to not become stressed about their medical lives. While it’s something that you might take for granted when you’re in good health, suddenly feeling sub-optimal, or having an all-consuming anxiety about the nature of something small that you’ve noticed, can begin to send you into a panic. Knowledge is power, and understanding what you can do to relieve this stress can help you to retain a more practical and level-headed mindset.

Three Reasons Why Every Athlete Should Use Kratom

The lives of Athletes are complicated. Not many individuals focus on the challenges for an athlete on the path to success. Rigorous training, discipline, and a well-balanced diet are critical factors for an athlete at the start of their journey.

How To Stay Safe When On Your Morning Run

Running is, as we all know, the best form of exercise. Not only is it good for your physical health, but it’s clearly good for your mental health, too – when you’re running, you can focus on your next step and the next one and not have to worry about anything else.

Useful Tips On How To Use Running To Lose Weight Faster

Running is an excellent way to lose weight. It has been shown that people who run regularly are able to burn more calories than those who don’t, and it also helps build muscle mass which in turn boosts your metabolism. But before you rush out to buy new running shoes, there are some things you should know about how to make the most of this exercise for weight loss. This article will discuss these helpful tips.