Issue 5 (May/June 2004)

Hello Runners! A lot of people ask me why I love to run. Why so far? Why so much? This topic of conversation has come up often recently since I’ve been battling a painful injury. It’s an easy answer for me. I love to spend time outdoors, soaking up the Colorado sun and breathing in the outdoor air.…

Elbert Reflections 5K/10K, Elbert, CO

The annual Elbert Reflections 5K/10K got a wintry greeting the day before the race. That kept away the usual turnout. Too bad, because the course was clear and wet. It was a very nice day to run. If you didn't make it this year, it should be on your calendar for next year. The 5K and 10K are…

Colleen De Reuck wins USA 15K title at Gate River Run

Three-time Olympian Colleen De Reuck of Boulder, Colo., won her first USA 15 km crown decisively. She and national runner-up Sylvia Mosqueda of Los Angeles, both prepping for the upcoming Olympic Marathon Trials in St. Louis, ran side-by-side until the 4 kilometer mark before De Reuck, 39, broke…