An Interview With Melody Fairchild

Melody Fairchild is arguably the best American high school female distance runner of all time. She was born September 10, 1973 in Boulder and began running in the city’s foothills at age nine. Melody won eight Colorado track and cross country state championship titles for Boulder High School and…

Issue 40 (March/April 2010)

Welcome to the 2010 version of the Colorado Runner Event Guide! Within these pages, you will find information on more than 500 events. Whether you are looking for a 5K or a 100 miler, a race in Denver or a race in Durango, we have you covered. We have even included snowshoe races and multi-sport…

Hit The Dirt on the Green Lake Trail

As you pull in to Crested Butte, the sign reads 8,885 feet. This should be your first indication that this won't be a terribly easy trail run. The birthplace of "extreme," Crested Butte is home to some of the toughest athletes around - harsh adventures are the norm. Nestled in a valley at the road's…