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Jessica Griffiths is the co-founder of Colorado Runner Magazine. She has competed in hundreds of road and trail races. She is a veteran of nine marathons, including America’s Ultimate Challenge, the Pikes Peak Marathon.

Jeffco Officials Send Warning After 6 Vehicles Broken Into At Trailhead Parking Lots

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Park rangers in Jefferson County are sending out a warning to never leave any valuables in cars when parking at trailheads. Six vehicles were broken into on Sunday in parking lots at Jefferson County trailheads. Rangers say to leave your things at home. If you do have important items in your vehicle, stow your stuff in a locked, bolted-down toolbox or out of sight. It's an important reminder as runners and hikers head out to enjoy Jefferson County trails this month.

Denver to add new mountain park for first time in 80 years

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Denver is in the process of acquiring a new mountain park. Denver Parks and Recreation has proposed that the 450-acre Axton Ranch property in Jefferson and Gilpin counties be donated to the City and County of Denver as part of Denver's Mountain Parks system. The property is less than an hour drive from Denver.

Is the Lighter Runner the Better Runner?

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Many runners have engraved this message into their brains: The lighter I am, the better I will perform. While lugging around excess flab can indeed slow you down, many dieting runners are already lean for their genetics—yet may yearn to be even leaner. These tenacious dieters overlook the fact that weight is more than a matter of willpower.

How to Prevent and Treat Dry, Chapped Lips

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For many people, winter skin probably conjures up images of dry, cracked hands, flaky skin, and windburn. However, the lips can be affected too. And while it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you have to live with until spring, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s possible to have soft, supple lips year-round by following a few simple steps.

Several trails in Jefferson County will begin seasonal closures

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Jefferson County is temporarily closing trails to protect wildlife species. This happens each year to protect various species during sensitive times of their life cycles. This includes nesting, rearing young or surviving a critical time in their life.

The ABC’s of Sports Nutrition

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Believe it or not, eating a good sports diet can be simple. Yet too many runners have created a complex and confusing eating program with good and bad foods, lots of rules, and plenty of guilt. Let’s get back to the basics and enjoy performance-enhancing fueling with these simple ABC’s for winning nutrition.

Joseph Gray, Lee Troop and More to be Inducted into Colorado Running Hall of Fame

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Joseph Gray, Lee Troop, Deborah Conley, Lyndon Ellefson, Alan Lind, and Peter de la Cerda will be inducted into the Colorado Running Half of Fame. The Colorado Running Hall of Fame recognizes Coloradans for remarkable achievement and influence on the sport of distance running. Each year nominees are accepted, and in January the inductee class is selected and notified. In February the class is announced. The year 2020 forced the delay of honoring the Class of 2020 in May 2020. As a result, this year we will celebrate the six 2020 honorees plus three additional members will be selected for 2021.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal Adds 8 Miles of Trails

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The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City has added 8 miles of new hiking trails and expanded visitor activities to include bicycling on select trails. The expanded trails include a five-mile connection to the Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail. This metro-wide trail system will eventually connect Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Two Ponds, and Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuges to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Mental Tricks to Get You Through a Tough Run

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Sometimes a run feels hard from the start—maybe you didn't sleep well the night before or you've had a stressful day at work. Other times, the difficulty sneaks up on you. Things started out okay, but now you're barely halfway through and are already ready to call it quits. Sound familiar? We've all been there. The next time you're having a less than awesome run, call on one of these tried and true strategies, and there's a good chance you'll make it to the finish.