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Nancy Hobbs: I Run Far Interview

‘Age-Old Runners’ is an article series where we explore runners’ performance potential after the age of 45 by interviewing excellent middle-aged runners. Is there still potential to improve? What roles do motivation, mindset, and specific…

Running Legends: Ellen Hart

Ellen Hart remains one of Colorado’s greatest runners and is currently a world championship masters triathlete. She was born in 1958 in New York City and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the second of eight siblings. She attended the…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Alex Nichols

Nolan's 14 is a point-to-point link-up over the 14 summits over 14,000 ft. in Colorado's Sawatch Range, from Mt. Massive to Mt. Shavano. You can choose your own route between summits, but the most practical routes have been estimated to be…

Get to know ultrarunner Avery Collins of Colorado Springs

Ultramarathoner Avery Collins, among the fastest in the world, is not shy about appearing in photographs holding a bong. The first time he tried running after using marijuana, he said, he realized “it allowed me to be very present and not…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Chris Mocko

Welcome to Colorado, Chris Mocko! The Stanford alum recently relocated from the Bay Area to Boulder, and has already won two trail races here. He is this month’s “The Runner Box” Colorado runner of the month. See what the carefree…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Matt and Molly Smith

Calling Matt and Molly Smith a "Power Couple" is a gross understatement. Not only are they accomplished triathletes traveling the world to compete (and win!) at championship races, but they are deeply rooted in the Colorado running and…