Tagged: Boulder
Bike to Work – or Run
Posted on20. Jun, 2011
Wednesday June 22, 2011 is Boulder and Denver’s Bike to Work day. There will be lots of great breakfast stations for two wheeled commuters. One group will travel on bike from Boulder to Denver, and another will make part of the trip in running shoes.
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The Naked Tour Embarks on Boulder May 1
Posted on22. Apr, 2011
Barefooters and anyone interested in joining some of the country’s top ultra runners are welcome to come join in a very special event for barefoot and natural runners alike. McDougall created the Naked Tour as a nationwide celebration of running’s bare essentials which coincides with the paperback release of Born to Run. The tour visits [...]
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March Races + Events along the Front Range
Posted on02. Mar, 2011
Even after a mild first two months of Colorado weather, Coloradan’s still will look forward to perfect weather for racing in March. Spring is just around the corner and there are plenty of events this month to get you started in the right direction for a happy and healthy 2011.
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BolderBoulder announces new start line in 2011
Posted on25. Jan, 2011
2011 will mark the one of the most significant course changes since moving the finish into Folsom Field 30 years ago; A change of the starting line.
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Great Trails for Running with Kids and Stroller
Posted on06. Dec, 2010
Running with kids is a great way to get your exercise in and expose them to the brave new world. While the trails closer to the foothills can be rocky, narrow and too bumpy for little ones, trails along the plains tend to be smoother, wider and flat with relatively little elevation gain. Here are a few trails that work well for strollers.
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Meyer’s Homestead Trail
Posted on08. Nov, 2010
The 8.5mi trail loop at Walker Ranch is a local favorite for Mountain Biking and trail running due to its technical and scenic trail and to its proximity to Downtown Boulder. But the often overlooked Meyer’s Homestead Trail, adjacent to the parking area for Walker Ranch, can offer a quiet and splendid experience for those looking to run something a little less traveled.
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Get ready for the Bolder Boulder
Posted on09. Feb, 2010
Closing in on 100 days till the 32nd Annual Bolder Boulder, February means runners are gearing up to run in the 2nd largest 10k race in the US. Find out what it takes to qualify, join a group to train with, and find local qualifiers to get you seeded into the top waves.
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Running Times Features Boulder’s Colleen De Reuck
Posted on05. Feb, 2010
As I opened up the mail box and scanned through the bigger ticket items, I was excited to see that amongst the mundane was this months issue of Running Times Magazine. On the cover was the age-defying Colleen De Reuck but also had plenty of other nuggets from other Boulder runners and contributers.
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Snow Run – You gotta get out!
Posted on29. Oct, 2009
It seems in Boulder we have been waiting all year for it to snow. There have several false starts to our snowy season, but its been light at best. Until now. The social network has been all a twitter with updates about the snow. All the discussion was getting me pumped to get out.
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Sandrock: Don’t take our open space for granted
Posted on27. Oct, 2009
With the deadline to mail in ballots for the Nov. 3 election nearing, it seems appropriate to pause and give a shout out to those far-sighted folks who got Boulder started on its open space acquisition.
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World Run Day: Nov 8, 2009
Posted on20. Oct, 2009
Hundreds of runners in the USA have posted their running routes, charity beneficiaries, in preparation for the International Day of Running held November 8th this year.
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Wonderland Lake Lollipop from Fleet Feet Boulder
Posted on19. Oct, 2009
The Fleet Feet Sports Fun run often does this 5.6 mile loop up around Wonderland Lake. A great run from downtown, or use it to connect to more trails to the North.
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Marshall Mesa is Muddy
Posted on11. Oct, 2009
What I always seem to forget is how sticky the trails get along Marshall Mesa Trail, Community Ditch and Dowdy Draw. Its that wonderful soil that just like to build to a nice girth on the bottom of your shoe, making it very awkward to keep a decent stride. I
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Perhaps Winter IS Here
Posted on10. Oct, 2009
In the past few days we have had drizzly snow, then warm again and today meets with snow. There was enough of the white stuff to get everyone excited and lead to many great photo opportunities.
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CU X-Country Moves Up In Polls
Posted on06. Oct, 2009
The University of Colorado men’s and women’s cross country teams each moved up in this week’s USTFCCCA Coaches Top 30 Poll, released on Tuesday.
