Hello Runners!
Welcome to the first edition of Colorado Runner, a magazine devoted solely to the sport of running in and around Colorado.
My wife and I came up with the idea for this magazine after getting frustrated while trying to find local races and results. Our goal is to assist runners in finding the right local race to run and then to help them spread the glory of their latest conquest by printing the race results. We also hope to help you improve your running through a series of training articles and inspirational stories written by runners in our region.
In our first issue, we highlight the achievements of a runner from Grand Junction who is trying to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials. Also, Pikes Peak Marathon record-holder Matt Carpenter has written an article on the benefits of using a heart-rate monitor while training. And what Colorado running publication would be complete without an interview from the states most legendary runner, Frank Shorter. In this issue, we also take a look at the lighter side of running with a funny article about race t-shirt etiquette.
If you’ve been racing through the summer months, take a look at our race results section. We have race reports from the Summer Round-Up Trail 12K, the Teva Vail Hill Climb, the Barr Trail Mountain Race, the Human Race 5K, the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half-Marathon, the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon and the Leadville Trail 100. If you’re ready to plan your next race, check out the complete race calendar for September, October, and November to find the right race for you.
The fall marathon season is here. If you’re running 26.2 this fall, check out our second edition for reports from our region’s fall marathons.
I hope you enjoy the first edition of Colorado Runner and find it useful in helping you achieve your running and racing goals.
Information on subscriptions can be found on the magazine’s back cover.
If you have any suggestions or thoughts, I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me online at derek-at-coloradorunnermag.com. Have fun training!