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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.

Run Frisco’s Turkey Day 5K

Join us for the 10th Annual Turkey Day 5k, presented by The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute. The run will take place in Frisco on Thanksgiving Day. We encourage you to come out and burn a few calories before…

Run or Walk the Ghosts and Goblins 5K This Sunday!

The Ghosts and Goblins 5K will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at City Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun…

Pre-Race Weight Loss: Helpful or Harmful?

Many runners fantasize about losing weight (“Wouldn’t it be nice to lose a few pounds…”). Unlike some athletes who have to lose weight in order to meet a specific division for their sport (such as boxers or wrestlers), runners often choose…

Yes, Even Runners Get Heart Disease

As he indulged in a jumbo sugar-covered fried pastry, the runner unabashedly remarked, “I’m skinny; I can eat this.” Well, the truth is even skinny runners die suddenly of heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease is the number-one killer,…

Run the Monument Marathon in Gering, Nebraska!

Run the Monument Marathon in September and save money with our coupon code! Join us on September 30, 2023. The event is held in Gering, Nebraska, just three hours north of Denver.

ADHD and Runners: Can diet help with management?

ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. It affects 4-10% of all American children and an estimated 4.4% of adults (ages 18-44 years). ADHD usually peaks when kids are 7 or 8 years old. Some of the ADHD…