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Issue 63 (March/April 2014)

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Our March Event Guide for 2014 is here! These pages are packed with every type of race you can imagine. You can also go online at www.coloradorunnermag.com to access all of the event listings and to find out more information about each race. We have traditional running and walking events, as well as trail races and multisport races, such as triathlons. We’ve also included adventure races and mud run events. And if it seems like there are more events than ever in Colorado, you’re right. A few years ago, our event guide would consistently publish around 500 events in a year. This year we have more than 650.

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Gina Lucrezi

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If there's anyone in Colorado that knows a thing or two about running - trail running, in particular, it's Gina Lucrezi.  Lucrezi has immersed herself in the running and sport community both by profession and location since her younger years.  Growing up in Pennsylvania, Lucrezi dreamed of living among the mountains and thin air.  Fast-forward a decade and you'll find an accomplished trail runner with an impressive resume in the sports industry living her dream in Carbondale, Colorado.

Wearable Tech Device For Runners and Walkers Hits Stores

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The MilestonePod attaches to your running or walking shoe to provide detailed activity information and to help you know the proper time to replace your shoes.  The best part about it, it’s simple! No buttons to push, no battery to recharge, just lace the Pod on your shoe and go. The always on, always ready device is tracking every step you take, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Rich, Ford Win Valentine’s Day 5K

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Love was in the air Sunday morning at Wash Park as hundreds of participants came out in the gloomy and cold weather to take part in the Valentine's Day 5K.  The race was the fourth installment of BKB Limited's RUNDENVER Race Series, and proved to be a hit, regardless of the weather, as runners and walkers alike took to the classic Wash Park route, and then celebrated at the post-race festivities that included awards, food and warm beverages for all.

Steamboat Marathon Celebrates 33 Years of Scenery and Small Town Charm

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Northern Colorado’s distinctive scenery and ranching heritage take center stage for the Steamboat Marathon, providing the perfect opportunity for a personal experience among vistas and wide-open spaces. Voted one of the most scenic marathons in the country by Runners World, the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2014.

Nutrition News: Got Bones? Eat up – It Does the Body Good!

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We don’t think much about our bones until something breaks, but as with most health issues, prevention is key. Bone mineral density (BMD) is one of several indicators of how susceptible bones are to fracture, and it is measured using Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). A DXA scan measures three components of body composition: bone mass, fat mass, and lean mass, making it not only the most accurate for BMD measurement but also for body fat percentage. Diagnosis of low bone mass is based upon age and gender comparisons using “T or Z scores” which are calculated by the DXA software.

Issue 62 (January/February 2014)

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Happy New Year from Colorado Runner! As we ring in the New Year, many people make resolutions and goals. One of American’s top resolutions is to lose weight. As a runner and an athlete, it’s unlikely that you are obese, but you may still have concerns about your weight.