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Ultramarathoner Avery Collins, among the fastest in the world, is not shy about appearing in photographs holding a bong. The first time he tried running after using marijuana, he said, he realized “it allowed me to be very present and not to worry as much about overall times and what’s going on with the run.”

Andrew Talansky is almost always sore. The 29-year-old spent seven years as a professional cyclist racing for Slipstream Sports. He recently switched to triathlon and now spends hours training both on and off the bike. “I’m using muscles I haven’t used in years,” Talansky says. “My body is constantly inflamed.” Many athletes in his situation rely on common pain relief like ibuprofen, but when Talansky strained a hip flexor last fall, he reached for a bottle of cannabidiol (CBD), an extract from the cannabis plant, instead.

On a perfect morning for racing, 400 runners and walkers took to Cherry Creek State Park for the Three Creeks Half Marathon. Due to a late season snow storm, the course had to be modified because of muddy trails. However, that didn't slow the athletes at all.

The 45th annual Horsetooth Half Marathon kicked off Sunday morning under sunny skies and perfect spring running conditions. One of Fort Collins' oldest running races and half marathons, the event takes participants from Hughes Stadium on a scenic route through the foothills and city, where it finishes at New Belgium Brewing Co. for a fun post-race party.

Hundreds of runners took part in the Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay this past Sunday morning, battling strong headwinds the entire 13.1 miles from downtown Littleton to the Buckhorn Exchange in southwest Denver. Thankfully the clouds dissipated early and the sunshine provided a beautiful backdrop for the latter stages of the race and the fun post-race party.

Newly released within the 2018 Oiselle Spring Collection, the Ballard Bra is named after a hip Seattle neighborhood situated on the waterfront and centered on historic Ballard Avenue. True to its roots, the bra has a trendy look and feel to it, with double straps and mesh inset detailing on the front. Don't let the fancy look fool you though, this bra is made for the active athlete. The double straps help distribute weight and the Nyelle™ Compression fabric provides a soft, comfortable, and supportive ride. Plus, it comes with removable cups for the wearer's preference.

You know your heart rate skyrockets during burpees or when a "we need to talk" text pops up on your phone (and if you're serious about fitness, you may even train according to your heart rate).

After months of training, the big day is finally almost here. The 24 hours before a race have a big impact on your performance, so you’ll need to get your body ready for the miles ahead. Whether this is your first race or your hundredth, here are a few things you should do to prepare.