Hit The Dirt at Mt. Sanitas
I first conquered Mt. Sanitas when I was training for the Pikes Peak Marathon in 2003. I had heard from a friend of a friend that it was a great hill workout and that it was quick and easy to get to.
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Derek Griffiths is the owner of Colorado Runner. He is also the race director for all events produced by Colorado Runner Events. An avid runner since middle school, Derek has completed over 50 marathons with a PR of 2:41:09 set at the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 2003.
Hit The Dirt at Apex Park
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Nestled in the hills above Golden, Apex Park offers an easily- accessible retreat for metro area trail runners and mountain bikers. The park includes approximately 10 miles of trails over hilly terrain and rocky single track. The city of…
Hit The Dirt at Waterton Canyon
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It was a cold and windy Saturday morning, which made the prospect of running a bit difficult in my current state of mind. I prefer to run when it is sunny and warm (who doesn't) so the fact that I needed to wear pants and a jacket didn't…
Hit The Dirt on the Blue Sky Trail
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Nestled in the foothills west of Fort Collins is Horsetooth Mountain Park. Horsetooth Rock, a famous landmark visible from I-25, is the high point of this park. According to Native American legend, this rock is what remains of the heart of…
Hit The Dirt on the Colorado Trail At Kenosha Pass
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That is how it started - my first real experience with the Colorado Trail, a 483-mile-long trail that connects Denver to Durango. Most of the trail is located in the rugged high mountains of Colorado. But the segment from Kenosha Pass to…
Hit The Dirt At Lair O’ The Bear Park
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When looking for a uniquely Colorado trail running experience near the heart of the city, look no further than Lair o' the Bear park. Located just four miles west of Morrison, this park offers smooth trails ranging in elevation from 6,500…
Hit The Dirt at Barr Lake State Park
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Winter running in Colorado can sometimes be difficult. With the cold and snow, it can be hard to find the motivation to get out the door. Sometimes, all it takes is a trip to a scenic location to get the blood and adrenaline flowing again…
Kokopelli’s Trail
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March can be a tough time to hit the trail running. It’s the snowiest month of the year for the mountains and Front Range, and even if the snows don’t come, chances are the trails are still snowpacked and icy. There’s only one thing to do:…
Hit The Dirt at Walker Ranch
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As spring bleeds into summer, Boulder’s trails become popular as ever with hikers and trail runners. Chautauqua in particular can seem swarmed, and finding parking can be a challenge before you even hit the trail. The crowds tend to stick…
An Interview With Lorraine Moller
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Lorraine Moller is a native of New Zealand who competed internationally for 28 years highlighted by an Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon at Barcelona in 1992. She won the Boston Marathon in 1984. She also is a three-time champion of both…