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There are a lot of disadvantages to living in Conifer – long winters with snow storms that dump 46.5” at a time, limited restaurants, and a potentially long commute – but the proximity to trails is a huge benefit. The trails are often…
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Treadmills are some of the most straightforward pieces of fitness equipment out there — just rubber belts that move. They’re also some of the most decked-out. They let you check your email, run along the French Riviera, stream music from…
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Asked for his favorite trail in Colorado, seven-time World Pack Burro Race champion Hal Walter had an immediate answer, calling the Hardscrabble Mountain trails a tour through both history and culture. Walter cautions that the trails are on…
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Bobcat Ridge is a great, runnable training ground with easy access to Loveland and Fort Collins.   It’s a great trail all-year, notable for wildlife sightings and being a gateway with wild views and off-trail access deeper into the public…
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The Independence Monument Trail is a classic Colorado trail run, yet when on the trail you will feel more like you are in southern Utah than Colorado
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When people talk about trails in Colorado they don’t typically think of the eastern half of the state," Tyler Sewald, a 2:24 marathoner from Greeley, explains.  "What the eastern plains lack in elevation, they make up in history, scenery,…
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Colorado Springs runners, and those in Manitou Springs specifically, insist that their trail system is second to none. For national-class trail runner Peter Maksimow, it's the Paul Intemann Memorial Nature Trail that's a particular…
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While the Internet is an amazing resource for sports nutrition information, it is an equally amazing source of confusion. Too many runners spend too much time surfing the web, looking for nutrition advice about what to eat for optimal…
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Whoa, the adventure factor is high on this one! Former NCAA Division II All-American Kylee Schuler has traded the track for the trails, and now living in Carbondale, she tells us about one of her favorites. Thanks again to Colorado-based…
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40 miles and a 17,000 feet of elevation gain (!), the Elk Park/Needleton loop through the Weminuche Wilderness in Colorado's San Juan Mountains is Jeff Valliere's favorite Colorado trail. Well known for his uphill running and climbing,…
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