The Vail Recreation District invites trail runners to take on the third annual Cougar Ridge Classic 26K on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. New this year is a 14K!
Runners are familiar with injuries that announce themselves through pain: the sharp pull of a calf strain, the grinding ache of a stressed bone, the localized discomfort of tendinopathy. Vestibular and balance problems present differently.
Running in Colorado can ask a lot from your body. Between elevation, dry air, steep climbs, technical trails and big temperature swings, even a familiar distance can leave your legs feeling more worked than expected. A solid recovery routine helps muscles repair after training while preparing you!-->…