75-Year-Old Nebraska Man Breaks Six Minutes in the Mile
Lynn Rathjen, a high school cross-country coach and retired physical therapist in Grand Island, Nebraska, has been running consistently for the past 40 years. But he didn’t give a whole […]
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Hot Weather Hydration Tips
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Steaming hot summers bring up nutrition questions for runners who are training and competing in the heat: How can I tell if I’ve had enough to drink? Should I be […]
Klecker and Hoare Break Colorado’s 4-Minute Mile Barrier
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No runner had ever run a mile in less than four minutes in the state of Colorado—until now. In a certified intrasquad time trial on Monday, August 3, Olli Hoare […]
The Great American Outdoors Act has become law
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One of the largest conservation bills drafted in recent memory was signed into law, ending a months-long process that began in June, when the measure was first approved by the […]
City Council approves plan to reopen Manitou Incline with reservation system
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The Manitou Springs City Council has approved a plan that will reopen one of Colorado’s most popular trails, the Manitou Incline. It was passed with a five-to-two margin. The approved […]
A New Theory on Exercise’s Anti-Cancer Effect
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The ability to sustain a high rate of energy burn for a prolonged period of time may help ward off cancer. Last fall, an international group of exercise oncologists published a […]
Food, Runners & Joyful Eating
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Once upon a time (before WW-II), daily life revolved around structured meals: enjoying a hearty breakfast, a dinner (at noon), and supper (at night). When women entered the workforce, eating patterns changed—lighter breakfasts and lunches, with bigger family-focused dinners. Fast forward to pre-COVID 2020, youth sports and life’s busy-ness totally disrupted dinner-times; structured meals got lost in the shuffle.
5 Tips to Make Your Dog a Great Running Companion
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The dog days of summer are here, and if you want your dog to be your running companion, there are some safety tips to keep in mind. Empower your pup […]
Valor Christian’s Cole Sprout named top boys track athlete by Gatorade
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Valor Christian senior Cole Sprout has been named Colorado's boys track and field athlete of the year by Gatorade. This is the third consecutive year Sprout has won the boys track award — he becomes the first three-time winner in the sport. Last fall, Sprout became a three-time Gatorade winner in cross country.
Building a Better Vegan/Vegetarian Sports Diet
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Among runners (and all athletes), “turning vegan” (or vegetarian) is not a passing fad. Given the most popular ages for embarking upon a vegan lifestyle are 19, 20 and 21, many collegiate runners are asking how to eat a meatless sports diet.