Colorado's running news, events and results source Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:43:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/25/strength-training-for-endurance-athletes-what-a-personal-trainer-adds-to-a-running-plan/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:39:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150301 Endurance athletes tend to think in terms of miles. Training plans are built around running volume, pace, and the long runs that build aerobic capacity, and for good reason, since endurance is built through endurance work.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/25/strength-training-for-runners-why-a-coached-gym-program-prevents-injury/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:22:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150296 Ask most runners about their training, and they will talk about mileage, pace, and races. Ask about strength training, and many will admit, a little sheepishly, that they do not do much of it.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/30/what-runners-can-change-outside-training-to-support-their-everyday-routine/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:21:31 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=148508 When runners want to improve, attention naturally turns towards training. More consistent mileage, smarter speed sessions, strength work and better pacing can all play a role. Yet the hours spent running represent only a small part of the week.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/07/how-to-stay-active-indoors-during-colorado-winters/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:49:34 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=147372 Colorado winters bring heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures that make outdoor exercise difficult. Being trapped inside for months leads to a sedentary lifestyle. Finding creative ways to move your body within four walls keeps your fitness journey on track.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/29/running-at-altitude-what-colorado-runners-need-to-know-about-fueling-and-recovery-at-elevation/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:44:33 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=146979 If you drove up to Breckenridge or Leadville for a trail race last summer and noticed that your legs felt heavier and your lungs worked harder than the effort should have required, you were not imagining it. Running at altitude above 5,000 feet creates physiological demands that flat-land training does not prepare you for, and the consequences show up most clearly in the first 24 to 48 hours at elevation when the body is still adjusting to the reduced oxygen availability.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/10/athletic-burnout-when-mental-recovery-needs-structure/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145857 Grinding through endless training sessions breaks the strongest competitors. Athletes mistakenly believe that pushing through fatigue proves their dedication. Physical exhaustion signals a clear need for physical rest, but mental fatigue hides beneath the surface. True recovery demands a systematic plan, not just a break from the gym.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/01/why-more-runners-are-tracking-recovery-instead-of-just-mileage/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:25:04 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145469 For decades, runners have obsessed over weekly mileage totals, pace splits, and personal records. Training logs filled with numbers became badges of honor, and the mantra "more miles equals better performance" dominated running culture. But a growing number of runners are discovering that what happens between runs might be just as important as the runs themselves.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/22/the-marginal-gains-that-add-up-over-26-2-miles/ Fri, 22 May 2026 15:54:05 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=144924 Marathons are rarely won or lost on one big decision. Instead, they are shaped by dozens of small choices that compound over time. This is the essence of marginal gains, the idea that improving many small elements by even one or two percent can create a meaningful difference across 26.2 miles.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/21/how-environmental-factors-quietly-shape-performance/ Thu, 21 May 2026 15:59:07 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=144927 When runners talk about performance, the focus usually lands on training plans, pacing strategies, or nutrition. One of the most powerful influences on race day often goes unnoticed. The environment.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/20/is-a-weight-vest-good-for-running/ Wed, 20 May 2026 20:54:23 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145037 Running with a weighted vest has become increasingly popular among runners, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes looking to make their workouts more challenging. A weight vest adds extra resistance to your body while running, which can improve endurance, strength, and calorie burn. However, it also comes with potential risks if used incorrectly.]]> 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/2026/03/05/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/2026/01/22/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/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.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/11/07/from-first-mile-to-forever-habit-building-consistency-that-lasts/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:46:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=133438 Starting something new often feels exciting—the first workout, the first early morning run, the first step toward a goal. But the real challenge begins once that excitement fades.]]>