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Mocko, Helland Win Leadville Marathon; Willis, Amer Win Heavy Half

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Warm and sunny conditions greeted hundreds of runners at the Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half. Hosted on historic mining roads and trails, and hitting a high of 13,185 feet at Mosquito Pass, both races provide challenging courses and rewarding views, with a start and finish in the runner-friendly town of Leadville.

Curtis, Dobson Win La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie

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The 2018 La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series kicked off this past Saturday with the Boneyard Boogie presented by The Dusty Boot. The beautiful point-to-point course started at the Boneyard Trailhead and took runners on switchback single track trails through wooded BLM area and rolling sagebrush fields. After several short, bursting climbs, the single track trail descends to the Eagle Pool and Ice Arena for a fast downhill run to the finish.

Donut Dash a Sweet Success

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Almost 1,700 participants converged on City Park this past Saturday for Colorado Runner's inaugural Donut Dash 5K and 10K. The weather was warm and sunny, providing a beautiful backdrop for a fun morning to enjoy the sweet satisfaction of running and donuts!

Issue 80 (Summer 2018)

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Colorado weather is warming up and that means that prime racing season is underway. There are so many exciting races to choose from, from urban road courses to mountain getaways on the trails. You’ve put in the miles and are ready for the start line. From exercise-specific sports clothing to high tech running shoes to proper nutrition, it takes a lot to reach your peak performance. Don’t let not having the proper equipment slow you down. Here are ideas for what to pack in your race day gear bag.

Get to know ultrarunner Avery Collins of Colorado Springs

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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.”