Colorado's running news, events and results source Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/08/sports-nutrition-news-from-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=127300 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization with more than 14,000 members who are sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, exercise scientists, sports psychologists, and other health professionals who work with athletic people.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/16/what-colorado-women-runners-actually-need-from-their-training-shorts/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:16 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=141924 Running in Colorado comes with a unique set of demands that flatlanders rarely consider. You are training between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, dealing with intense UV exposure, and navigating weather […]]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/14/snacking-food-addiction-food-noise/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=122203 I also hear runners complain about "feeling hungry all the time," eating "everything in sight" upon arriving home after work or school, and quietly confessing they binge-eat a few times a week. These athletes often blame ultra-processed foods for being addictive.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/08/runners-food-fear-of-weight-gain/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=120388 As a sports nutritionist, I spend too many counseling hours resolving weight concerns of runners (and other athletics). Females and males alike come to me, trying to figure out how to lose weight. The eat less and move more paradigm doesn't always work. Weight is more than a matter of will power.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/25/colorado-runners-who-want-to-level-up-their-fitness-are-rethinking-the-way-they-train/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:43:17 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=140783 Running has always had a simple appeal. Lace up your shoes, step outside, and start moving. Yet anyone who has stuck with the sport for more than a few months knows that real progress rarely comes from mileage alone.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/17/sodium-how-much-does-a-runner-really-need/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:41:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=134197 Sweat contains more than just water; it has electrically  charged particles (electrolytes, commonly called minerals such as sodium) that help keep water in the right balance inside and outside of cells. You've likely seen ads for electrolyte supplements that highlight sodium.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/05/training-zones-why-vo2-testing-beats-guessing/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139438 When you’re serious about running performance, understanding your endurance matters. Knowing your physical and mental effort is crucial for optimizing your health and performance, and even for injury prevention. ]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/02/27/what-makes-runners-healthy/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=136859 Most research related to sports performance and nutrition is studied from the perspective of (male) athletes who have gotten sick or injured.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/02/03/nutrition-news-from-the-academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=118424 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is the nation's largest group of food and nutrition professionals. At their annual convention, members presented research and updates that might be of interest to you.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/01/22/indoor-cardio-setups-for-distance-runners/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:04:34 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=137614 Outdoor running sits at the core of distance training because it builds rhythm, durability, and confidence that machines cannot fully replace. Even the most consistent runners, however, encounter long stretches when outdoor mileage becomes difficult to maintain.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/01/14/undereating-overtraining-a-dangerous-duo/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=115488 Most runners want to perform at their best. They train hard and fuel up/refuel in a manner that supports their desired physique. Despite their best efforts, they sometimes end up disappointed. They then start to train harder and restrict food to get even leaner. And that's where the problems often start.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/01/11/nutrition-podcasts-for-athletes/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=134193 Listening to podcasts while exercising can be a convenient time to learn about all sorts of topics, including nutrition. Podcasts can entertain you during yet-another long run, erg session, or workout at the gym.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/01/02/ultra-processed-foods-beyond-the-headlines/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=111738 In today's food culture, we've demonized certain types of foods, such as those with abundant carbs, fat, salt, and sugar. The latest demon is ultra-processed foods. ]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/12/10/why-more-colorado-runners-want-homes-near-the-trails/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=134875 Colorado runners know the truth: nothing compares to stepping outside and hitting a trail within minutes. No traffic. No long drive. No juggling schedules just to squeeze in a run before sunset.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/12/07/evening-exercise-impacts-sleep-for-longer-than-previously-thought/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=123308 A new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is then impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye.]]>