Category: Misc. Running News

Do you have old running gear that is still usable, but no longer fits your running routine?  We have the answer – donate it to the men at the AIR Foundation.  You can bring the following items to the August TS or to the  MTS on August 23rd.  We’ll get them over to Nick Sterner and give them new life with a AIR Foundation runner.

• Watches – any type sports watches
• Hydration – prefer some type of belts/bottles that can be worn while running
• Fall/Winter Gear – as we’re heading into the fall, we need to start preparing participants for colder weather
  • Any gloves
  • Socks
  • Active-wear
  • Compression or thermo shirts and pants
  • Sweats

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We received a recent request for a Ph.D. student who is studying first time marathon runners. If you’ve completed your first marathon within the past year and want to help her out with her research, check out her survey below.

Continue reading “1st-time marathoner? Help out a Ph.D. student”

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Rocky Mountain Road Runner members are also members of the Road Runners Clubs of America. Each month RRCA publishes an online magazine called “Footnotes” full of running tips, upcoming events, race results, and articles on member clubs. The November issue, available here, features a lovely article on the 30th anniversary of the Colorado Columbines Women’s Running Club. In the righthand column of our News on the Run page you’ll see the RSS feed from the RRCA, which allows you to keep up with the news from the national organization.

Also, one of the benefits of being a member of the Rocky Mountain Road Runners (as a RRCA member club) is a 15% online discount from Fuelbelt. To obtain the FuelBelt discount, type “RRCA” in the discount field when completing your order.

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