Tagged: Boulder
Trails are still muddy – Marshall Mesa, Flatirons Vista, Heil Valley
Posted on10. May, 2013
Muddy Trail Closures effective May 9, 2013 – Marshall Mesa, Greenbelt Plateau, Flatirons Vista and Doudy Draw All trails in the Marshall Mesa, Greenbelt Plateau, Flatirons Vista and Doudy Draw areas are closed because of extremely muddy conditions. This includes: Greenbelt Plateau, High Plains, Marshall Valley, Marshall Mesa, Community Ditch (East & West), Cowdrey Draw, [...]
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Trail Report for Mid-January
Posted on22. Jan, 2013
Despite the snow a few weeks back and the cold spell we just endured, many front range trails are in fairly great shape for running. Today I ran up the Mesa Trail from Chautauqua Park to the north fork of Shanahan Ridge, down to Cragmoor, north through the neighborhoods to connect with the Bear Canyon [...]
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Nike t-shirt pays tribute to Boulder’s High Altitude Challenge Race
Posted on08. Dec, 2012
Recently Nike released a High Altitude Men’s T-shirt which touts it “pays tribute to a classic sporting event” held in Boulder, CO. I was curious about the event and its history so I reached out to the Boulder Road Runner founder and race director for the “High Altitude Challenge Race” Rich Castro. “The Nike High [...]
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5430 Sports will once again direct the popular Boulder Downtown Running Series
Posted on13. Mar, 2012
Summer time racing doesn’t get any more exciting than the energetic and diverse Boulder Downtown Running Series. The series which consists of 3 races of varying lengths features a unique format offering multiple categories for runners from the kids race, open, masters and competitive fields. The courses are tight and extremely spectator friendly as runners from the other categories line up to watch along side fans as they cheer on friends and family.
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South Boulder Creek West Trailhead closed for improvements
Posted on12. Mar, 2012
Beginning March 12th, 2012 theSouth Boulder Creek West Trailhead will be closed for improvements. Boulder County Open Space and Mountain Parks expects the closure to last between 3 weeks to a month. The trailhead, just west of Highway 93, 1/2 mile before Eldorado Springs Drive as you head out of town serves as a popular starting point for the South Boulder Creek and the Big Bluestem trails.
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Unbreakable: Boulder Screening
Posted on11. Feb, 2012
Thursday February 9 held the first screening of the film Unbreakable: The Western States 100 in Boulder at the Dairy Center for the Arts. The event brought out everyone from Olympic 1500m runners to Ultra legends to running fans alike. Organizer Buzz Burrell gave a quick introduction and commented “This is a great opportunity to get the running community together” before starting the film.
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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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Running, Rambling, misc
- Quick Week in Review
- Chapman Drive on my ride commute home
- View from Saddle Rock and Greenman. No summit today but will make the time for it next time
- Another Start, the Same Journey
- 34:25 vs 31:44
- Cherry Creek Sneak "Race" report: A return to the streets
- The road to recovery is long and winding
- Cross training and injury update
- The Bridge
- Cross Training
