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4 Tips for First-Time Marathon Runners

4 Tips for First-Time Marathon Runners

Are you training for your first marathon? Whether you’re running a full or half marathon, a 10k, or a 5k, it can be a challenging, yet exhilarating and rewarding experience. To help ensure your first race is as enjoyable (and as safe) as possible, here are four tips...

Pre-Race Nutrition: What to Eat Before Marathon Day

Pre-Race Nutrition: What to Eat Before Marathon Day

As a runner, you know how important it is to be properly fueled and hydrated before race day. The last thing you want is for your body to give out on you mid-race due to dehydration or lack of energy. Eating the right foods before the Colorado Marathon can help ensure...

Where to Stay in Fort Collins for the Colorado Marathon

Where to Stay in Fort Collins for the Colorado Marathon

Every year, thousands of runners from all over the country flock to Fort Collins for the annual Colorado Marathon to run this coveted downhill course along the Poudre River. With so much to see and do in one of the most popular towns in the state, you’ll want to make...

4 Heart-Smart Tips for Marathon Runners

4 Heart-Smart Tips for Marathon Runners

As we celebrate American Heart Month, it’s important to stay heart-smart, especially when it comes to running marathons. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or just getting started on your running journey, here are four tips for marathon runners to help you maximize...

3 Tips for Running Downhill Like a Pro

3 Tips for Running Downhill Like a Pro

It’s easier to run downhill, right? The Colorado Marathon’s 1,200ft elevation loss has led to thousands of Boston Marathon qualifiers and PRs, but it’s also contributed to DNFs for those who were not prepared for the unique challenges of extended running downhill. How...

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