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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.

Taking care of your body isn’t limited to running miles or lifting weights. What we do outside of training carries just as much weight as the workout itself. How we rest, how we eat, and how we manage small moments of relaxation makes a real difference in performance—and in how we feel day to day.

In his World Championships debut, Cherry Creek graduate Parker Wolfe was the first American to cross the finish line for Team USA at the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Apalachee Regional Park in Florida on Saturday, January 10th.