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Eritrean runner earns a surprise victory in abbreviated Pikes Peak Ascent

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Azerya Weldemariam is relieved that he set the pace to Barr Camp in the Pikes Peak Ascent, the annual run to the top of America’s Mountain. When Weldemariam reached Barr Camp – normally just past the halfway point of the Ascent – the gritty 39-year-old trail runner learned he was the winner of the prestigious race

2nd annual National High School Trail Championships a success

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The 2nd Annual National High School Trail Running Championships (NHSTC) saw some fierce competition amongst some of the top high schoolers in the state. The 5+ mile course took runners up some of the tight switchbacks, lung-busting climbs and fast, single-track descents on the Salida Mountain Trails.

Issue 81 (Fall 2018)

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If you’re ready to head off the beaten path, it can seem intimidating at first to some runners. It’s easy to keep running your same concrete loop around your house day in and day out. There’s peacefulness in the sameness. When you’re feeling up for adventure, heading out onto Colorado’s trails can be rewarding and fun.

Amid controversy Browning, Stanley win Hardrock 100

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Jeff Browning and Sabrina Stanley took first at this year’s Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. Browning grabbed his first ever Hardrock 100 win with a time of 26:20:22. Browning’s win comes just 26 days after placing fifth at the Western States 100.

Alamosa 1968: The Historic First U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

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As he shuffled modestly along the sun-drenched streets of Alamosa, Colorado, with his training partner, Billy Mills, George Young felt smooth and strong. No reason why he shouldn’t. In his mind, he was simply logging another long run with his good friend.

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Alex Nichols

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Nolan's 14 is a point-to-point link-up over the 14 summits over 14,000 ft. in Colorado's Sawatch Range, from Mt. Massive to Mt. Shavano. You can choose your own route between summits, but the most practical routes have been estimated to be 88 to 106 miles with 44,000 feet of climbing.

Training Advice for Your First Triathlon

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So, you’ve made the commitment to take on the trifecta of physical activity: the triathlon. Maybe you see it as a great physical and social outlet? Maybe you’ve decided it is time to see what the hype is about – after all, more than two million people take part in triathlons each year!

Cozine, Chambers Win Liberty Run 4M

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It was a hot and sunny 4th of July as dozens of running events took place across the front range. The Liberty Run 4 Mile attracted hundreds of runners and walkers to Wash Park in Denver.

Rich, Hannigan Win Firecracker 5K

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Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted 267 participants of Littleton's Firecracker 5K at Clement Park. The 4th of July festivities kicked off early with a fast race, prizes, vendor village, face painting, and Omaha Steaks Gourmet Franks and Village Inn Apple Pies.

Dauwalter wins Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run

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On a hot day at the Western States 100 - where the heat reached 106 degrees at the mile-78 river crossing - winners Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter alighted fires of their own. Courtney finished in the second-fastest time ever by a woman.