How To Run Downhill

Anyone who has run a race with a lot of downhill (hello, Boston marathon) knows that running downhill can actually be more taxing than the grind up the hill. The inner quad (i.e. the vastus medialis, the muscle that is HUGE in cyclists)…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Abby Depperschmidt

One of the best parts about running is the diversity you'll find among a group of runners.  Whether it be their background, reason for running, or simply race goals, runners in general come from a variety of different places and…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Todd Straka

Todd Straka is a machine.  The 46-year old father of two seems to always be on the go: from his nine to five job as a web designer and squeezing in mid-day training runs, to dabbling in music, snapping photos and writing a few words on the…

Colorado Running Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Inductees

The Colorado Running Hall of Fame Selection Committee announces the 2014 inductees into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame: Constantina Diţă, Simon Gutierrez, Anita Ortiz, Rick Trujillo, and Priscilla Welch. The 8th annual induction ceremony…

Do You Have Exercise Induced Asthma?

Do you experience wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and excessive chest congestion and tightness during or after exercise? If so, you may have exercise induced asthma (EIA). I have had a formal diagnosis of EIA since 1993.

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Elise Cranny

Have you heard the name Elise Cranny yet?  If you haven't, don't worry, the 17-year old running phenom from Niwot, Colorado will be taking on the running world for years and years to come.

Issue 63 (March/April 2014)

Our March Event Guide for 2014 is here! These pages are packed with every type of race you can imagine. You can also go online at www.coloradorunnermag.com to access all of the event listings and to find out more information about each…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Gina Lucrezi

If there's anyone in Colorado that knows a thing or two about running - trail running, in particular, it's Gina Lucrezi.  Lucrezi has immersed herself in the running and sport community both by profession and location since her younger…

Wearable Tech Device For Runners and Walkers Hits Stores

The MilestonePod attaches to your running or walking shoe to provide detailed activity information and to help you know the proper time to replace your shoes.  The best part about it, it’s simple! No buttons to push, no battery to recharge,…