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Record Year At ADT Marathon

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The 2011 American Discovery Trail Marathon and Half Marathon saw a huge increase in numbers for the 11th annual Labor Day tradition. The point to point downhill marathon runs along the smooth dirt surface of the Santa Fe Trail from Palmer Lake (elevation 7,225') to America The Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs (elevation 6,020'). This year, a record 420 people finished.

Issue 49 (September/October 2011)

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It’s been a remarkable eight years at Colorado Runner, both for me personally and as a part of an industry that has experienced phenomenal growth. Road race participation is at an all-time record high, and there are more races than ever. Despite a lagging economy, there were an estimated 13 million road race finishers in the U.S. in 2010; they were competing in more than 22,000 events.

Gall, Kremer Win Barr Trail Mountain Race

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Former Manitou Springs resident Scott Gall won the Barr Trail Mountain Race on Saturday, July 16th. The 37-year-old took the lead at the 2-mile mark and held off Manitou Springs' Daryn Parker (1:40:24), running 1:39:02. John Tribia of Boulder finished third in 1:41:48.

Athlete Profile: Mountain Runner Peter Maksimow

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Thirty-two year old Peter Maksimow hails from California, but his heart is in the mountains of Colorado (and perhaps, Europe). Maksimow has been hitting the national mountain running trail circuit with impressive finishes at Mt Washington and Mt Cransmore.

Issue 48 (July/August 2011)

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The running shoe of the future may look like nothing that we currently wear. It seems that the minimalist footwear trend keeps gaining momentum. Books, clubs, websites and more are hyping the benefits of barefoot running. I seem to get an email a day from someone promoting a new minimalist shoe or product.

Coburn, Nelson Win USA Steeplechase Crowns

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The University of Colorado is making its mark on the 3,000-meter steeplechase as senior-to-be Emma Coburn won the women’s USA title on Sunday afternoon, just one day after assistant coach […]

Small and Schneider Win Steamboat Springs Marathon

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Gabriel Small and Amy Schneider should be pleased. Both runners improved upon last year’s performance at the scenic Steamboat Springs Marathon and were rewarded with a win in the male and female divisions of Sunday’s 30th running of the race.