Bolder Boulder postpones May race due to coronavirus concerns

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.

Five Rehydration and Sport Beverage Red Flags

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 & Joseph Gray Victorious at U.S. National Snowshoe Championships

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.

Boulder’s Jacob Riley Qualifies for Olympic Marathon

“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.

3 Useful Exercises Every Runner Should Know

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.

Four Fun Leisure Sports to Try When You’re Not Training for Your Next Race

If you love to run, then you understand how much discipline you need to be a great runner. You need to train throughout the week in order to build your endurance. You also have to eat well to push your body to where it needs to be. But you also deserve a break from constantly training. If you want to maintain an active weekly routine while also getting a break from running, there are other sports you can add in to the mix. Read on to learn about four fantastic sports to try out when you aren't focused solely on running.

Boulder’s Duffy wins XTERRA World Championship; Vail’s Middaugh top American

Bradley Weiss from South Africa and Flora Duffy from Bermuda captured the 24th XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon elite titles on a beautiful day at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui’s northwest coast on Sunday, October 27, 2019. It’s the second title in three years for Weiss, who won it in 2017 and was second last year, and the unprecedented fifth XTERRA World Championship crown for Duffy, who won four straight from 2014-2017 before sitting out last year due to injury. Both earned $20,000 for their respective victories, their share of the $100,000 elite purse.

Boulder’s Wacker wins gold at NACAC Mountain Running Championships

The NACAC Mountain Running Championships were held on Sunday, October 20, at a countryside venue located just 30 minutes from Tepatitlan de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico. On race day, the Cerro Gordo mountain added the additional challenge of mud and slick rocks to the competition.