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Win or Lose – Anton Krupicka Adds Up the Ultra Accomplishments

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Patient persistence, affection for the trails, and a strong endurance gene: descriptors that are otherwise known as traits that makes a ‘good’ ultra-runner. And if one combines ‘good’ traits with aggressive goals, a drive to leverage his personal exceptional abilities, and an unconquerable spirit? The result could be 27-year-old ultra-runner and Boulder resident, Anton Krupicka.

The Upside To Treadmill Running

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Some athletes do not particularly enjoy training on the treadmill as it mitigates the stimulus, the fresh air and even the social aspects of running outdoors. However, it is a valuable tool that can be used in a variety ways to improve your running.

Athlete Profile: Heather Utrata

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At Denver races, especially if it's a marathon, you might hear cheers of 'Go, Heather, go'; possibly, they are encouraging Heather Utrata, a 28-year-old member of the Runner's Roost running team and ambitious runner and marathoner. Utrata began running to 'restore balance to her life' after a wild freshman year at CSU. In 2011, balance includes working as a front counter supervisor at the Englewood Recreation Center, enjoying time with Mars (her pet cat) and eyeing a berth in the 2012 Olympic Trials.

Issue 45 (January/February 2011)

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I love to set ambitious goals for myself. I already have a list full of a dozen races that I want to run this year. But whether or not I will make it to the starting line fit and in shape will have a lot to do with whether I can stick to my fitness resolutions starting this January. A lot of factors will come into play: staying injury free, staying motivated, and finding the time to exercise. Here are some strategies that we can all use to help turn our resolutions into reality.

Fast Food vs. Real Food

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Long days of work and training may cause serious damage to your well-intentioned dinner plans. A trip to the nearest fast food restaurant becomes your most logical decision. Unfortunately, many of the options at these establishments are less than ideal for athletes. Time constraints and hunger may lead you to choose foods that inhibit recovery and provide less than optimum nutrition. With a few tricks and a little kitchen know-how, you can have a healthy meal in no time.

Issue 44 (November/December 2010)

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I was helping coach a high school cross country team a few years ago, and I was always annoyed out how much time the head coach seemingly wasted in stretching. When I ran cross country and track competitively in high school and in college, my coaches always taught me that running made for faster runners and that stretching just made you prone to injury. But many runners and coaches feel the opposite - that stretching helps prevent injury. To help answer the question, to stretch or not to stretch, USA Track and Field sponsored a clinical trial of 3,000 runners. Their findings? There is no difference in the risk of injury for those who stretched before running and those who did not.

Hit The Dirt on the Crag Crest Trail

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As I sit in the parking lot on top of the Grand Mesa in western Colorado, I feel a bit lightheaded. Maybe it's just the elevation - we are at 10,000 feet.

Issue 43 (September/October 2010)

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Colorado Runner Magazine is celebrating its seven year anniversary. Our first print issue was published in September, 2003. The business has grown and changed over the years, and my personal life has changed quite a bit too. I’ve added two kids and a dog to my growing family.

Trail Running in Durango

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Durango is a trail runner's paradise. Located in the high mountain desert in the Four Corners Region near the common corner boundary of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona, Durango residents see the sun shine about 330 days a year. On the few days when running might be problematic, there is probably fresh snow on the trails that would also make for great snowshoeing.

Super Foods for Super Women

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If you want to feel like Superwoman this race season, fueling up with nutrient-powered foods and smart supplementing has positive payoffs. Quality eating provides nutrients that boost your immune system, and supercharge your performance. Supplements build upon your best food choices and provide an edge on the race course. All the food and supplement strategies outlined below work for the guys as well, so eat up!