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Issue 59 (May/June 2013)

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Today is Monday, April 15. I have just submitted the May issue of Colorado Runner to our printer and settled back to watch the coverage of the Boston Marathon. The elite American women are led by U.S. Olympian Shalane Flanagan, with her training partner Kara Goucher in sixth. I’m happy for Jason Hartmann of Boulder when he finishes a strong fourth. And I’m excited for Boulder runners Lee Troop and Fernanda Cabada when they cross the finish line in 15th and 16th. I turn the coverage off after the elites finish and decide to answer some emails. An email comes in reporting an explosion at the race. I’m stunned. I turn the tv back on and think, “Where’s the finish line? Where are the runners? What is going on?”

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Nicole Chyr

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It's hard to believe that Nicole Chyr didn't get into distance running until her college years.  What's possibly even more surprising is that Nicole has a 6-year old son, works a full-time job, and still has time to put in 75-mile weeks and garner top honors in Colorado's top races.

Issue 58 (March/April 2013)

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Two months have passed by since the New Year. Have you been sticking to your resolutions or have you already forgotten them? Goals are important for runners. They help us stay motivated and stay on target with our workouts.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Michele Yates (Suszek)

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Running aficionados will see a new name among the top ranks of distance runners these days, as elite speedster Michele (formerly Suszek) Yates recently tied the knot.  Her familiar face and top finishes, however, will stay the same.

Running a 10K, Tips from Boulder Coach Darren De Reuck

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I believe I said once you got that first 5km under the belt…you’d be itching to run a 10km. There is something magical about the 10km distance. On one hand, running 6.2 miles demands your respect and attention, but on the other, it isn't that far…so you could train for and run many of them in a year. It’s a step beyond the 5km and a great segway to the half or full marathon distance.

Running a 5K, Tips from Boulder Coach Darren De Reuck

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Easier said than done…for a seasoned runner, doing a 5km is like waking in the morning and pouring that first cup of coffee, but to someone coming off the couch or attempting to run for the first time…it may seem like climbing Everest.

Issue 57 (January/February 2013)

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Each January, I write out my goals and resolutions for the year. Now that I have a smart phone, it’s easy to keep track of my progress as the year unfolds. In 2012, I found early inspiration for my running with Heather Utrata when she ran the first seven races she entered. I felt motivated to get out and run by her success.