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Get ready for the Bolder Boulder

Posted on 09. 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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Temporary trail closures at Boulder Valley Ranch due to Plane Crash

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010

Three people died Saturday afternoon in the fiery midair collision of two small planes in the skies north of town, but three others escaped unharmed after the pilot of a glider being towed by one of the aircraft cut loose, maneuvered through a fireball and landed safely. Trails effected are: The Hidden Valley, Degge, Mesa Reservoir, Cobalt, and Eagle (closed from the valley to the west) trails are closed until further notice.

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Weekend Events Feb 5-7

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010

Meet and run with Runner’s World Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso, get in some great group training or get a new sports bra just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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Sports Bra 101 – Sale at Fleet Feet

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010

A sports bra is designed to last about 100 wearings (if it’s air dried after washing), but who has time to keep count? Here are some simple ways to know if you need new one.

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Running Times Features Boulder’s Colleen De Reuck

Posted on 05. 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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Buffs Host Potts Indoor Invite Jan 22+23

Posted on 22. Jan, 2010

The University of Colorado track and field team will host the Potts Indoor Invitational this Friday and Saturday, January 22 and 23, at Balch Fieldhouse.

The Buffaloes will host several Front Range schools as Air Force, Colorado State, Colorado School of Mines, Northern Colorado, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and Wyoming will all send athletes to compete.

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Jenny Barringer to Announce Sponsorship Deal

Posted on 22. Jan, 2010

On Friday January 22, CU runner and 2008 Olympian Jenny Barringer will announce her multi-year deal with New Balance at a New York press conference.

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Subjects Needed for Uphill Running Study at CU

Posted on 16. Jan, 2010

An experiment is being conducted in the Locomotion Lab on the CU Campus trying to understand how speed and incline affect the elastic energy return of the muscles and tendons. They are looking for males or females between the ages of 18-40 who can run a 5k in less than 20:00 minutes.

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Registration Open for Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon

Posted on 12. Jan, 2010

The Competitor Group (CGI) today announced that online registration has opened for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon and Half Marathon. The race, scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2010, is expected to draw over 15,000 runners and will feature entertainment along every mile of the scenic course. The first 500 runners to register for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon can take advantage of special entry fees: $55 and $70, respectively.

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January Races + Events

Posted on 07. Jan, 2010

If the first week of January is any indication, a long cold winter still remains. But don’t let that get in your way for starting off the year in the right direction. Use these races, clinics and running groups to keep you motivated and sharpen your skills for the upcoming race season.

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Starting off the year right

Posted on 01. Jan, 2010

I believe am not alone in the quest for starting off the year in the right direction, setting expectations through my initial run.

Recovering from a late New Year’s Eve and spending time with my family all morning, it wasn’t till after three in the afternoon when I headed out with no real plans on a course except to just head up to the trails. With YakTrax in hand, I started slowly up to Bear Creek Trail below NCAR. The dirt service road was packed with snow

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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Runners

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009

Sometimes no matter how hard you try, the final weeks leading up to the holiday just seem to slip away and you are left with a few days left for finding gifts for loved ones and friends. Here are suggestions from some of Boulder’s best.

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Upoming free clinic provides answers around barefoot running

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009

BAREFOOT RUNNING?!?! What’s with all of the hype? Everyone’s talking about it. Your Mom’s reading “Born to Run”. You’ve seen it in the news like CNN and the NY Times. And now you’re actually witnessing barefoot runners heading down your street, on the cycling paths, up the gravel trails or even in local 5Ks. So, why do they do it? And how do they do it? Find out at a FREE Barefoot Running Clinic hosted by In-Step and presented by RunBare Company and discover answers to all of your questions…

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Interview with Boulder HS XCountry Star: Kelsey Lakowske

Posted on 07. Dec, 2009

Boulder High School phoneme Kelsey Lakowske is interviewed by DyeStat.com just after the Colorado State Championships in November. She talks about her recent success She is coached by Monique Guidry the Head Coach at Boulder High School and also trains with Melody Fairchild and her Fairchild Flyers. The interview covers her recent success, how she found running, her coaching and training, and her other interests.

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iPhone + iPod Carrying Options While Running or Fitness

Posted on 06. Dec, 2009

Recently I had a question on Twitter from @ColRunner about how I carry my iPhone while running. I do some testing of iPhone Apps and like to take photos along my running routes, so I need to have complete access to it. The simplest option I have found so far is just holding it in my hands. It can be burdensome at times like when I am trying to do some speed work or drills, so I have started some research on armbands and other options to use with the iPod, iPhone, Blackberry Storm or any other touch screen device. Here is what I know so far…

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