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La Sportiva Mountain Cup Finale Attracts Competitive Field
Vail, CO – The final event in the La Sportiva Mountain Cup Series, the La Sportiva Vail Trophy Challenge Race, was held Sunday, August 31 in the midst of a beautiful and sunny Labor Day weekend in the Rockies.
Panera Bread Supports the Fight Against Hunger in Colorado with its second annual ‘Panerathon to Fight Hunger’
Proceeds from the 5K/10K race to benefit Food Bank of the Rockies
Amazing Venues Turn the La Sportiva Mountain Cup into a Race Series to Remember
Vail, CO – The final event in the La Sportiva Mountain Cup Series is the La Sportiva Vail Trophy Challenge Race which will be held on Vail Mountain this Sunday, August 31, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Is Mountain RATS The Ultimate Adventure?
What is your definition of the “ultimate adventure”? Is it running on single track via the Continental Divide trail above 10,000 ft? Maybe beautiful high mountain lakes cold enough to make you hyperventilate? Maybe camaraderie with fellow adventures runners?
Denver East Grad Nabs Bronze
BEIJING - A sweep of the men's 400 meters led a six-medal night as Team USA brought its Olympic track and field medal count to 20 during Thursday evening competition at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium. The medal haul helped to offset disappointment in the men's and women's relay rounds.
Where’s Karl?
Utah's own Karl Meltzer has let go of his Appalachian Trail Record attempt (for now) and is waiting for his injured shin to heal before continuing. I received this update from him this morning:
SLS3 Sport Compression Sox
There is really no denying the effectiveness of compression socks.
The Beat Goes On: Heart Health and Nutrition
Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need to pay attention to heart disease; it is the #1 killer of women, higher than all cancers combined.
Running in the Heat: Safe Summer Running
The hot summer months are here, so it’s time to review the single most serious threat to the runners’ life - heat. It has a higher fatality rate than sudden death (heart attacks), or being killed by automobiles while running.
Paul Driskill Keeps Going, and Going, and Going...
Even the most dedicated runners might find it hard to comprehend, but Paul Driskill (70), didn’t miss his daily run for nearly 35 consecutive years. He logged between 13 and 16 miles every day. A quick calculator check reveals he ran approximately 4,745 to 5,840 miles per year for a total mileage of at least 166,075, and upwards to 204,400 miles over those 35 years.
