Issue 80 (Summer 2018)

Colorado weather is warming up and that means that prime racing season is underway. There are so many exciting races to choose from, from urban road courses to mountain getaways on the trails. You’ve put in the miles and are ready for the start line. From exercise-specific sports clothing to high…

Get to know ultrarunner Avery Collins of Colorado Springs

Ultramarathoner Avery Collins, among the fastest in the world, is not shy about appearing in photographs holding a bong. The first time he tried running after using marijuana, he said, he realized “it allowed me to be very present and not to worry as much about overall times and what’s going on with…

Why Athletes Are Ditching Ibuprofen for CBD

Andrew Talansky is almost always sore. The 29-year-old spent seven years as a professional cyclist racing for Slipstream Sports. He recently switched to triathlon and now spends hours training both on and off the bike. “I’m using muscles I haven’t used in years,” Talansky says. “My body is…