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Race Roundup July
As usual, our members are getting out and racing – A LOT! Lesia Atkinson (W55) BOLDERBoulder, May 27, 4th AG, 47:26 BRR Track Meet, June 6th: 800m 2:59; 3000m 13:27 Marcey Cote (W50) Avery 4k on the 4th, 17:15, 1st AG. First race back from hamstring tear. Jeannie...
Member Profiles July
Meet Some New Members, and Some Returning Ones Katie Barrett Why did you join Boulder Road Runners? I am relatively new and was looking for a supportive running group in the area. Do you have any upcoming race or running goals? To get back into running after having a...
Castro’s Corner: How the Summer Track Series Began
By Rich Castro The BRR Summer Track Series was a natural extension of the BRR membership and the group’s passion for the sport. The first session of what would later evolve into the Track Series took place at the Centennial Junior High track in the summer of 1978....
What’s it Like to Run at Hayward Field?
By Chris McDonald BRR’s Chris McDonald and Todd Straka were selected by USA Track & Field to race on Day 3 of the recent Olympic Trials in a Masters Exhibition 800 meters. The event was contested immediately before semi-finals of the men’s 100 meters and women’s...
The Mile High Mile Returns with Sights Set on the Colorado Soil Records
Fastest Mile in the Rockies For Immediate Release – Boulder, CO, July 12, 2024 – The Boulder Road Runners are bringing The Mile High Mile back to the University of Colorado’s Potts Field on Thursday evening, August 1st. Per tradition, an invitation-only field will toe...
Val Constien and the arduous road to Paris Olympics
From The Daily Camera By Michael Sandrock Watching Val Constien go through a solo track workout one hot morning last week on an empty Potts Field track as she put in her final preparations for the U.S. Olympic trials, it was clear that the road to the Paris Olympics...
Aspire OTQ Insider Post
Aspire OTQ has been well-received by the community. Our momentum is strong, and we are achieving our goals. We are fortunate to have partnered with truly community-minded athletes who are already giving back as much, or more than they are receiving. Contributors to...
President’s Update May 2024
Photo above 50s team members enjoying the Monday Social at Upslope Brewery. By Chris McDonald A remarkable First Monday Social kicked off our May in style! Many thanks to Tom Lemire and Diana Shannon for leading the way, and the 40+ members who turned out. Thanks to...
Race Roundup – May 2024
Lots of BRR members have a spring in their step (pun intended) from a variety of March and April races. Nancy Antos (W70) Hawaii Kona Brewing Festival 5k in heat & humidity, March 9, 30:59, 2nd AG Lucky Leprechaun 5k, March 18, 32:58, 2nd AG Gisela Bennett (W70)...
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