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The Hot Chocolate 15K and 5K series returned to Denver on Sunday. The race series brought 5,000 people to a new course in Washington Park, due to the shutdown of Civic Center Park. The race offered two distances, premium swag and a post-race chocolate experience.

It’s undeniable that carbohydrate intake during a long race improves performance, but exactly how much, what type and when you need it is less certain. Recently, researchers at Loughborough University in the U.K. decided to pose a different question: what is the best pattern of carbohydrate intake…

Running is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. However, it can be hard to figure out how much you should run each week or how fast you should go.  Running faster might make you feel better in the short term, but in the long run, it will slow your progress because of all the extra energy…