https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/ Colorado's running news, events and results source Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:04:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/11/run-the-flamingo-day-5k-on-june-4/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=88866 The Flamingo Day 5K run and walk will return for a fourth year on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. With themed shirts and finisher’s medals, the race is a fun way to stay healthy, active and motivated in your fitness goals.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/09/donut-dash-5k-registration-is-open/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=65145 The Donut Dash 5K will kick off on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Washington Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun run. The 5K kicks off at 9 am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/08/runners-food-fear-of-weight-gain/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=120388 As a sports nutritionist, I spend too many counseling hours resolving weight concerns of runners (and other athletics). Females and males alike come to me, trying to figure out how to lose weight. The eat less and move more paradigm doesn't always work. Weight is more than a matter of will power.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/05/black-friday-sale-register-for-the-2023-6-pack/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=86718 Register for the 2023 6 pack in Denver at the lowest price of the year! Take advantage of our black Friday sale! The series includes 6 Denver 5K's.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/02/joggy-named-official-and-exclusive-energy-drink-of-the-bolderboulder-10k/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=141029 The BOLDERBoulder 10K is proud to announce a new partnership with Boulder-based Joggy, naming the fast-growing local brand as the Official and Exclusive Energy Drink of the BOLDERBoulder.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/31/jude-ritzenhein-runs-10th-fastest-1600-ever-by-a-freshman/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=140981 It's hard to ignore the last name Ritzenhein as a track fan.  Former Olympian and 5000m American Record Holder Dathan Ritzenhein was a two time Foot Locker Nationals XC Champion in 1999 and 2000.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/26/road-runners-club-of-america-announces-2026-national-championship-event-series/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=128829 The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is proud to unveil the 2026 RRCA National Championship Event Series, celebrating one of the longest-standing traditions in American distance running. Since its inception in 1958, the RRCA Championship Event Series has highlighted top-tier, community-focused races, while recognizing outstanding athletes across the Open, 40+, 50+, and 60+ age groups.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/25/colorado-runners-who-want-to-level-up-their-fitness-are-rethinking-the-way-they-train/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:43:17 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=140783 Running has always had a simple appeal. Lace up your shoes, step outside, and start moving. Yet anyone who has stuck with the sport for more than a few months knows that real progress rarely comes from mileage alone.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/17/sodium-how-much-does-a-runner-really-need/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:41:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=134197 Sweat contains more than just water; it has electrically  charged particles (electrolytes, commonly called minerals such as sodium) that help keep water in the right balance inside and outside of cells. You've likely seen ads for electrolyte supplements that highlight sodium.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/08/krueger-family-shamrock-shuffle-showshoe-race-on-march-15th/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139721 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Vail Recreation District at the 15th Annual Krueger FamilyShamrock Shuffle Snowshoe & Running Race, plus a free kids’ fun run, on Sunday, March 15 at the Vail Nordic Center. ]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/05/new-york-city-marathon-accepts-one-per-cent-of-applicants-for-2026/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:18:55 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139759 If you were one of the 240,000 runners who applied to the 2026 New York City Marathon lottery, you may have had better odds hitting your favourite number in roulette.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/05/atlanta-track-club-offers-to-pay-runners-prize-money-after-guide-vehicle-mishap-led-them-off-course/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:21 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139754 The Atlanta Track Club has completed its review of the mistake at the weekend's USATF Half Marathon Championships that cost the front runner of the women's race a spot in the world road running championships.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/05/training-zones-why-vo2-testing-beats-guessing/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139438 When you’re serious about running performance, understanding your endurance matters. Knowing your physical and mental effort is crucial for optimizing your health and performance, and even for injury prevention. ]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/02/27/what-makes-runners-healthy/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=136859 Most research related to sports performance and nutrition is studied from the perspective of (male) athletes who have gotten sick or injured.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/02/03/nutrition-news-from-the-academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=118424 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is the nation's largest group of food and nutrition professionals. At their annual convention, members presented research and updates that might be of interest to you.]]>