The Best Trails and Places to Run in Durango
Durango, Colorado is one of the most compelling running destinations in the American Southwest. Framed by the San Juan Mountains, threaded with river paths, and blessed with over 300 days of sunshine per year, this small city of roughly 20,000 residents offers trail running and road running…
The Connection Between Physical Activity and Emotional Resilience
Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to challenges, recover from setbacks, and maintain a sense of balance during difficult times. While resilience is often associated with mindset and emotional awareness, physical activity plays a significant role in strengthening our ability to cope with…
Running at Altitude: What Colorado Runners Need to Know About Fueling and Recovery at Elevation
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…