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In a post on the race website, organizers of the 2020 Colorado Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K stated that they will not be hosting an in-person event in Fort Collins on May 3rd as originally planned.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Wednesday a statewide ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people. The order goes into effect 12:01 a.m. Thursday. It is set to last for 30 days. Health officials are implementing the ban in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

In alignment with new CDC guidelines, Denver has issued an amended public health order prohibiting all gatherings of 50 or more people (indoor and outdoor), effective immediately through May 11, 2020.

Cliff Bosley hopes one day folks around Boulder recall the wild year in 2020 in somewhat nostalgic terms as the year the Bolder Boulder did not run on Memorial Day. Until then, race organizers will deal with the stark reality of what is becoming the new norm in Boulder and across the country.

It’s a brave new beverage world out there, and consumers are being romanced by a deluge of “healthy” drink solutions promising to keep them rehydrated, energized and performing at a high level. However, in truth, much of what’s being merchandised in this category is far more focused and adept at hype than hydration. So, what’s a would-be consumer to do who’s thirsty for a truly viable rehydration, sports or performance-enhancing beverage solution, but doesn’t want to be duped by their drink of choice?

Michelle Hummel (Albuquerque, NM) and Joseph Gray (Colorado Springs, CO), led a strong field that included other elite mountain/trail runners to take wins at the 20th annual Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships this past Saturday, February 29. This two decade-old national championship took place two miles above sea level at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in Leadville.

“You’re seeing somebody live their happiest moment of their entire life, so it’s pretty special right now,” said Riley, who didn’t race in 2017 or 2018 while dealing with an Achilles issue. He came back for October’s Chicago Marathon, where he was the top American finisher.

Denver Metro Racing (DMR) was founded with a simple goal – to create an opportunity for competitive women runners to leverage a local team support system while pursuing individual goals. […]

A total of 6,228,326 runners participated in various races within the US in 2018. Based on the RaceTrends Annual Statistical Report, the number of runners registered in different events increased by 23.1 percent from 2017. Most of these runners are repeat participants from past running events. To have the capacity to join these types of events, runners need to prepare mentally and physically to endure the grueling training before the actual events. Some choose aerobic exercises to strengthen their metabolic health. But aside from aerobics, here are the other complementary exercises that you can consider to prepare you for your next running event.

Runners have to maintain a healthy lifestyle to participate in marathons and other races. For the most serious runners, everything is controlled from their diet and exercise to their sleep schedules. But no matter what skill level you are at, it is important to have rest days. You can't run a marathon every single day. Below we have outlined some popular ways that people get around on days when they aren't running from Point A to Point B.