Denver Running Fitness Examiner

How to eat while training for a marathon

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:19:21 -0700

The process of training for a marathon takes a toll on a runner’s body. The body requires additional nutrients in order to sustain a rigorous training schedule. I can always tell when I start a new marathon training program after a rest period....

Run, jog or walk to fight pancreatic cancer

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:13:07 -0700

Pancreatica walks and runs is a national non profit group raising money to fight pancreatic cancer. They are raising money for the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to raise money, educate and support families faced with pancreatic cancer....

How to start running

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:12:01 -0700

Running is a great way to stay in shape, lose weight and experience the great outdoors. Spring really is just around the corner. Follow these 10 easy steps toward a running program.1. Invest in a good pair of shoes. Everyone is built differently so o...

Spring back into running

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:04:44 -0700

Spring really is right around the corner for Colorado running enthusiasts. Despite the recent winter storm warm weather will be here soon. It is time to get your running on the right track for spring and summer.1. Set a goal. Pick a running event tha...

4 ways to add speed to your running program

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:00:41 -0700

Spring is upon us and for runners it means race season is just around the corner. It is time to add some speedwork to your regular routine. Here are four run ways to incorporate speed workouts into your running plan.1. Fartlek is another name for spe...

Fast forward sports

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:42:05 -0700

Training for a half marathon, marathon or triathlon with a group has many benefits. Friendships develop and you can push yourself to new levels and stay motivated with training partners. Fast Forward Sports provides year round training programs for m...

Run to raise money to fight tuberculosis in Colorado

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:23:53 -0700

This Sunday March 21st grab your running shoes and head over to Washington Park for a fun 5k event. Join the Colorado Coalition against TB for a fun 5K competitive/ 1 mile walk event.

Click here to register!

Running for passion, running for hope

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:48:21 -0700

We all run for a purpose; to lose weight, lower blood pressure, to complete a goal, win a bet, keep fit, be a better person, meeting new people. These are all great reasons to incorporate running into our daily lives, but what about running for a gre...

IT band syndrome- a pain in the knee for runners

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:35:56 -0700

As a personal trainer I work with several runners and cyclists who are either gearing up for their first marathon, half marathon or triathlon. Training for these events requires long and high intensity running. Unfortunately, this increase in mileage...

Foam rollers - a runner's friend

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:47:46 -0700

Foam rollers – A runner’s friend When I was training for the Vermont City marathon in 2004 I developed this nagging anterior knee pain. At that point I was finishing graduate school and starting to work as a personal trainer in Albuq...

Find the right shoe

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:36:33 -0700

As runners we all know the importance of the perfect shoe. There many things to consider when searching for the shoe that fits. Are you flat footed, have high arches or neutral arches? Are you looking for a shoe to hit the trails with or are you inte...

Guide to Denver running groups

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:44:46 -0700

It’ that time of year in sunny, colorful Colorado! The days are getting longer, the snow will start to melt soon and early signs of spring are in the air. As Denver runners we are looking forward to getting back out on the trails, the outside t...