Regional

Colorado Runner Racing Series Ends

DGriffiths — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:22 +0000

The final standings of the 2008 Colorado Runner Racing Series have been posted! Thanks again to our sponsors, Avery Brewing Company and Boulder Running Company.

Longmont's Nuta Olaru of Romainia wins Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon in 2:28:53!

Running USA Wire — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:30:25 +0000

SAN ANTONIO - (November 16, 2008) - Chilly early morning temperatures on Sunday didn't discourage anyone from making the trip to San Antonio's Lions Field, site of the start of the largest marathon / half-marathon in Texas history.

Kemper Shares about His Faith, His Future, and His Role as Multisport Ambassador

DGriffiths — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:30:10 +0000

Multiple IronKids National Championships, three Olympic Team appearances, a Pan American gold medal, six elite national titles, a world No. 1 ranking, and an appearance on the Wheaties Box.

Colorado Runner Now On Facebook!

DGriffiths — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:24:26 +0000

Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Colorado Runner has joined this growing online community. We hope to share even more information with our fans through this new online community!

Runners Flock to Turkey Trots

Running USA Wire — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:38:02 +0000

Thanksgiving is typically associated with food and football. However, Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving runs / walks are increasingly becoming a tradition for not only athletes, but families as a way to keep off the pounds and spend time together during the holidays. Mothers, fathers, kids and cousins - Turkey Trots are the events that bring out people who have never run before.

Registration Open for 195-Mile Wild West Relay

DGriffiths — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:31:26 +0000

November 11, 2008 -- Registration is now open for the sixth annual Wild West Relay, a 195-mile team running relay race in northern Colorado. Also known in the running community as "Get Your Ass Over the Pass," the event will take place on Friday and Saturday Aug. 7 - 8, 2009.

Rim Rock Run Record Falls

Bernie Boettcher — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:35:00 +0000

Grand Junction (Nov 8, 2008) - Timmy Parr had a number in mind: 2:14.29. That’s the age-group record for men ages 25-29 in the Rim Rock Run. As he ran the final few yards of the course Saturday morning that winds up, over and down the Colorado National Monument, he was hoping he would hear a number below that.

The ART of Recovery

DGriffiths — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:46:11 +0000

After many long hard months of training, recovery prior to that awe-inspiring long distance race is essential. Many runners follow the recommendations of rest, lighter workouts, proper nutrition, ice, stretching and massages, but all too frequently some minor aches and pains just don’t go away.

Registration For Greenland Trail Races Now Open

DGriffiths — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Littleton, CO (8 Nov 2008) - Registration for the fifth annual Greenland Trail 50K, 25K and 8M is now open. The race will take place on May 9, 2009 at Greenland Open Space in Douglas County. Registration is limited to 550 people and is expected to fill. If you plan to run this event, please register early!

Victor-y! Plata, Groff Win in San Francisco

DGriffiths — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:15:32 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (8 Nov 2008) - Victor Plata and Sarah Groff are both wishing the 2008 racing season was just starting rather than coming to a close. Both athletes were in prime form to earn wins at the San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island on Saturday. The race - an ITU Pan American Cup - was also the final race in the USA Triathlon Haul to the Great Wall Elite Series.