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Waneka, Ritschard Win Valley 5000

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Hazy skies and dropping temperatures greeted participants of the 31st annual Valley 5000 5K race in Loveland, CO, Friday evening as the race kicked off near Fairgrounds Park.  The event - a staple to the Loveland running community - has one of the coolest finishes of running event's in the area: at mile 3, runners take a quick right turn onto a wooden footbridge where they can see the final downhill to the finish line where the post-race party has already begun.

What is Fartlek?

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Fartlek is a training technique that was developed by the Swedish coach, Gosta Holmer, during the 1930s and 1940s. Fartlek is the Swedish word for speed play. Holmer developed the training to utilize the walking paths across Sweden and give his runners something more than intervals, the way most trained at the time.

Peak Thirst: Hydration for the Pikes Peak Marathon

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Recently, while running up Pikes Peak I came upon a fellow with good intentions explaining hydration to a woman who was new to mountain running. He said: "You don't need to carry water with you during the race; they have plenty of aid stations. Besides, most people over-hydrate anyway."  The problem saying this to a novice is that they might interpret this to mean they should not drink very much during the race.

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Abby McQueeney Penamonte

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One of the most prestigious and competitive ultra runs in the country is the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Race.  The 40th running of the 100.2 mile race took place last Saturday, June 29th, starting in Squaw Valley, California and finishing in Auburn.

Issue 60 (Summer 2013)

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I’ve read news reports recently that the popularity of the marathon is starting to lose some of its fizz. Such news items say that interest is waning as runners start to check it off of their bucket list, or that maybe runners are realizing how hard it is to train for the 26.2 mile distance while juggling other demands, like working full time and raising kids. It’s true that for the first time since 2001, Running USA has recorded a decline in the total number of marathon finishers. The estimated number of U.S. marathon finishers fell from a record 518,000 in 2011 to 487,000 in 2012 (a 6% decrease).

Boettcher, Megargee Win Garfield Grumble 5M Trail Race

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Bernie Boettcher took the winners stand at the annual Garfield Grumble 5M in Grand Junction. This trail race is set at the base of Mt Garfield just outside the city. The grueling climb and fast paced descent are just the beginning. To finish the race, one must jump the fire pit!

Evans, Tochtrop Win Girls on the Run 5K

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Hundreds of participants flocked to City Park Saturday morning for the Girls on the Run 5K Rockies edition - a non-profit organization that provides an innovative health education and wellness program.  Girls, women, boys and men took to the trails and roads around City Park to benefit the health and confidence of girls nationwide.

Friesth, Bay Win Louisville Trail Half Marathon; Albrigtsen, Filion Win 10K

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The 2nd Annual Louisville Trail Half Marathon and 10K kicked off under cloudy skies Sunday morning at Louisville Community Park.  The cloudy skies did not, however, match the energy of the event, as excited participants and spectators alike bundled up in the cool air as almost 400 runners and walkers took to the Coal Creek Trail.