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Legendary CU Coach Jerry Quiller Passes Away
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012
BOULDER – Former University of Colorado cross country and track and field coach Jerry Quiller, who coached 15 years and hundreds of student-athletes at the school, has passed away after fighting a battle against multiple myeloma. He was 69. Coach Q started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Colorado State University and became [...]
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Unbreakable Film – Second Showing announced in Boulder!
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012
A second showing of the Unbreakable has been scheduled for Friday, Feb 10. Everything is the same as the previous night. This is the film of the 2010 Western States 100. It is the only ultrarunning film made with high production values, from cinema-photography to editing, is feature-length (1:45), and follows four contenders as they [...]
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Running away from the Buffaloes – book under fire in Middle School
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012
The book Running with the Buffaloes which chronicles the 1998 CU Cross Country team lead by Adam Goucher is under consideration of being banned in a middle school in Virginia. Its started when a 14 year old avid reader picked up the book from the library. His mom was glancing through it and found some [...]
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Thweat and Mickowski Win Fast & Flurry-ous Plus A New Rivalry is Born
Posted on 28. Jan, 2012
The Fast and Flurry-ous was originally put together a few years back to give local runners the opportunity to race hard in order to tune their efforts before going off to the USATF Cross Country Nationals in February each year. But this year’s event was highly anticipated and talked about due to a newborn rivalry concept between the Boulder Track Club and the Boulder Running Company/ Adidas teams.
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Cherry Creek Sneak Adds 10 Mile Course in 2012
Posted on 03. Dec, 2011
New for the 2012 race, the Cherry Creek Sneak is now offering a 10 mile course boasting beautiful views of Denver exploring the historic Cherry Creek North neighborhoods and a great turn through one of Denver’s classic parks, Cheeseman Park. Map Included
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Favorite Things: Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011
Here is a short list of my favorite things in 2011. Things that made me happy, kept me healthy and that challenged me personally and as a runner. There is also a theme through these products, they are all from people who are highly passionate about running and sports!
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Greenbriar Bluestem Connector Trail to Open in December
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011
Construction on the new Greenbriar Connector Trail began last fall. The trail is expected to be opened December 8, 2011., it was identified in the West TSA Plan. The connector will provide neighborhood access from Greenbriar Blvd to the Big Bluestem Trail near Thomas Lane.
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CU Men Place Third At NCAA Championships
Posted on 23. Nov, 2011
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Senior Richard Medina raced to an eighth-place finish on the cross country course as the No. 6 University of Colorado men’s team placed third overall at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Monday. “Third is a very good run for the men,” coach Mark Wetmore said. “I can’t think of [...]
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Olympic Level Training and Recovery Resources in Boulder
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011
Professional athletes have access to a handful of specialists to keep them on their ‘A’ game. A team of massage therapists, coaches, chiropractors, recovery tools and services, gait analysis, blood lactate testing, and nutritionists. But what does the aspiring endurance athlete or the dedicated weekend warrior who is dedicated to training at a high level?
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Boulder’s Rizzo eighth in Marathon at Pan American Games
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011
Patrick Rizzo of Team USA finished eighth in the men’s marathon in two hours, 21 minutes, 58 seconds on the final day of competition at the XVI Pan American Games Sunday.
Rizzo, 28 who trains in Boulder while working for Runners Roost, said he didn’t have any problem with the mile high altitude (elevation 5,138 feet) for the race, which included four laps on a 10,000-meter course along Avenue Vallarta by the Arcos de Guadalajara Monument to downtown Guadalajara.
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Buffs Capture First Ever Pac-12 Conference Titles
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011
The University of Colorado cross country teams won the first ever Pac-12 Conference titles in any sport on Saturday morning, sweeping the men’s and women’s races at the Wigwam Golf Course. “I would give each team an ‘A’ for today’s performance,” head coach Mark Wetmore said. “They came out and raced what they were capable of and some even exceeded expectations. It was a good day and we couldn’t have asked for much more from either team.”
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Fall Races and Events
Posted on 22. Oct, 2011
Its that time of the year for costumes and cross country races. Sometimes mixed together. Get out and enjoy the fall weather and colors in these fun fall races!
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A Chance Meeting with Lasse Viren in Myrskyla, Finland
Posted on 12. Oct, 2011
Local Colorado resident Pablo Vigil, recently had the chance to visit Myrskyla, Finland, the hometown of the famed Olympic runner Lasse Viren. Here is his story.
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Boulder Sports Hall of Fame Inducts its First Class
Posted on 12. Oct, 2011
Boulder has been long recognized as a mecca for endurance athletes. Recently, Craig Alexander won his third Ironman title, while Jenny Simpson a former CU Buff took the gold at the World Champs, Emma Coburn won NCAAs and U.S. track titles, along with Taylor Phinney emerging as a top young cyclist along side the Garmin [...]
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Rock n Roll Denver Fitness and Health Expo
Posted on 08. Oct, 2011
So many fun things to do and hear at the Rock n Roll Denver Marathon and Half Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday. Stop by the Brooks Running Cavalcade of Curiosities where you can win prizes at Skee ball, win shoes, have your gait analyzed and see how their special Brooks DNA [...]
