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With many people having more time at home these days, running has become the go-to way for many to stay fit and busy. In a world where nothing seems normal, ticking off a daily run can help you cope. Plus, it doesn't require a ton of gear and can be done safely outside (with social distancing) while getting some fresh air. Just lace up and get your sweat on!

Sports nutrition recommendations are based on the assumption we all want to get the most benefits from our workouts so we can perform to the best of our abilities. Because each runner is unique, a one-diet-fits-all approach doesn't work.

Olympic-bronze medalist Emma Coburn broke the Colorado mile record Saturday night. The former CU alum clocked a 4:32.7 mile at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, which is the fastest mile ever run by a female on Colorado soil. The previous record was held by fellow Dani Jones of 4:36 set in 2018.

The 2020 Vail Recreation District's (VRD) Vail Trail Running Series kicked off with the Dynafit Summer Solstice 10K and 5K, presented by Town of Minturn on Saturday morning, June 20. The route took place on Meadow Mountain in Minturn, Colorado. It was an exciting return to racing for many trail enthusiasts in the mountain town.

Starting June 15, the public will once again be able to recreate at Waterton Canyon in Littleton, but only on weekdays. The popular hiking, biking and horseback riding destination has been closed to the public since March 18 over concerns of COVID-19. When it reopens, the canyon will follow normal operating hours on weekdays, opening a half hour before sunrise and closing a half hour after sunset, Denver Water said. Waterton Canyon will remain closed on weekends until further notice.

The Colorado Department of Public Health just released new guidance for outdoor activities, which now allows endurance sports, such as running races, cycling events, and triathlons. The new guidance reads, "Competitive events such as races and endurance events are allowed as long as social distancing and limitations on group size can be maintained. This includes implementing staggered start times and making efforts to prevent gatherings at starts and finishes, so that no more than 10 people are gathered at a time."

Vacation Races held the Bryce Canyon Ultra Races in Hatch, Utah on May 30 and 31, 2020. In total, 653 runners competed in five total distances - a 30K, 50K, 50 Mile, 60K and 100 Mile races. The 30K was the most popular distance with 226 finishers. The 50K had 109 complete the distance. The 50 Mile race had 131 finishers while the 60K had 83. There were 104 finishers in the 100 Mile.

IRONMAN announced its Safe Return to Racing event guidelines, a series of comprehensive operating principles prepared in accordance with industry standards for open air mass participation sporting events. Based on standards from the World Health Organization (WHO) and developed with guidance from the IRONMAN Global Medical Advisory Board (IGMAB).

This year, due to circumstances driven by COVID-19, the Pikes Peak Marathon board of directors has canceled the Pikes Peak Ascent and plans to seek approval at the state level to hold the Pikes Peak Marathon according to modifications required to meet state public health guidelines.

Rocky Mountain National Park, the most popular National Park in Colorado, has reopened. Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will reopen with limited services, per guidance from the White House, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local health officials, park officials said. The park closed to all visitors on March 20. All visitor centers, as well as the Wild Basin area, will remain closed during this phase.