Sleep Deprivation and Its Influence on Your Performance
Due to the physical exertion associated with running, chances are that you will need more sleep than the average couch potato. While the average, healthy adult requires between 8 and 9 hours of sleep a night according to the CDC, athletes are known to sleep for between 9 and 11 hours, depending on…
Jocis, Van Meter lead thousands to Hot Chocolate 15K finish line
Over 7,000 runners and walkers took to the streets of downtown Denver for the fifth annual Hot Chocolate 15K/5K. With overcast skies and temperatures in the mid 30's, it made for a perfect running conditions.
Coloradans Gray and Roche crowned USATF Half Marathon Trail Champions
On a crisp fall morning in Seeley, Wisconsin, more than 250 runners headed out at the Birkie Trail Runs, site of the USA Track & Field (USATF) Trail Running Championships. In order to combat the near-freezing temperatures, race leaders set a blistering pace in the early miles.