Michael Sandrock

One morning in November 2019, former University of Colorado four-time NCAA champ Sara Slattery and her friend, the two-time Olympian Molly Huddle, went for a run through the desert near Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Accomplished female voices impart wisdom to next generation of runners

April 11, 2022 at 7:00 a.m.

One morning in November 2019, former University of Colorado four-time NCAA champ Sara Slattery and her friend, the two-time Olympian Molly Huddle, went for a run through the desert near...

Nell Rojas’ pre-race strategy for Monday’s 125th running of the Boston Marathon was to race as she always does — from behind.

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Boulder native fastest U.S. female runner at 125th Boston Marathon

October 15, 2021 at 8:46 p.m.

Nell Rojas’ pre-race strategy for Monday’s 125th running of the Boston Marathon was to race as she always does — from behind.

When the Japanese track and field community saw the news flash across the internet on March 22 about the King Soopers shooting in Boulder that claimed the lives of 10 victims, some of the elite runners in Japan felt a sad pang of recognition.

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Japanese athletes forge impetus behind Teri Leiker Memorial Mile

August 16, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

When the Japanese track and field community saw the news flash across the internet on March 22 about the King Soopers shooting in Boulder that claimed the lives of 10...

One of the special spots in Colorado — and there are many — is the Shambhala Mountain Center northwest of Fort Collins, near Red Feather Lakes.

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‘Mindful running’: Paying attention to your body, breathing, thoughts and feelings

July 19, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

One of the special spots in Colorado — and there are many — is the Shambhala Mountain Center northwest of Fort Collins, near Red Feather Lakes.

When Boulder chiropractor John Minen received a call from Dr. Ted Forcum, the lead chiropractor in charge of staffing the medical tent at last month’s U.S. Olympic Trials, asking him to help work with athletes, he did not hesitate.

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Chiropractor helps athletes ‘get the best out of themselves’

July 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

When Boulder chiropractor John Minen received a call from Dr. Ted Forcum, the lead chiropractor in charge of staffing the medical tent at last month’s U.S. Olympic Trials, asking him...

When Kara Goucher (formerly Kara Ggas-Wheeler), lined up for the 2000 NCAA cross country championships in Ames, Iowa, it was so cold that when the starter yelled across the start line for the teams to line up, the words froze.

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Stress, bad weather toughens athletes — on the track and in life

June 21, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

When Kara Goucher (formerly Kara Ggas-Wheeler), lined up for the 2000 NCAA cross country championships in Ames, Iowa, it was so cold that when the starter yelled across the start...

On tap in June are the NCAA track and field championships, the Olympic Trials, the Colorado state high school meet and the Boulder Road Runners All Comers Summer Series.

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June a busy month for track and field activities — locally and nationally

June 7, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

On tap in June are the NCAA track and field championships, the Olympic Trials, the Colorado state high school meet and the Boulder Road Runners All Comers Summer Series.

More than 8,000 runners and walkers are expected over the three days of the holiday weekend.

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Creating Memorial Day memories through Bolder on the Run 10K

May 24, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

More than 8,000 runners and walkers are expected over the three days of the holiday weekend.

After a year of COVID-induced isolation and a dearth of races, the elites and sub-elites of Boulder have resumed racing, with some fast early times being turned in.

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Veteran runner advises using small local races to prepare for bigger events

May 10, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

After a year of COVID-induced isolation and a dearth of races, the elites and sub-elites of Boulder have resumed racing, with some fast early times being turned in.

Memorial Day will be bittersweet for Jay Hardy and his five brothers. The traditional date of the annual Bolder Boulder 10K will bring smiles and memories of many fun times spent with their father, Gene, who ran the race 27 times with his six sons, making it the focal point of family activity for almost three decades.

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Remembering Gene Hardy, a ‘Bolder Boulder junkie’ who competed 27 times

April 26, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Memorial Day will be bittersweet for Jay Hardy and his five brothers. The traditional date of the annual Bolder Boulder 10K will bring smiles and memories of many fun times...

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