No Lazy Stoners: Local Athletes Use Cannabis, Too
Flavie Dokken broke both of her femurs while serving in the U.S. Army, but that didn’t break her spirit. The French-born Boulder resident nursed both her legs back to health, and today she competes in marathons and ultramarathons. Some days, she will run for hours upon hours at a time. She says she loves the […]
Ironman Preview
Boulder’s race season is quickly approaching. Whether your sport is running, biking, swimming or something else, Boulder has a competition for you. But one of Boulder’s most looked forward to (and most intense) races of the summer is the Ironman competition. The Ironman race is a triathlon, comprised of a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a […]
The BolderBoulder is Officially Over the Hill
One of the toughest Boulder natives is heading over the hill. This year marks the big 4-0 for the Bolder Boulder. This 10K race is one of Boulder’s most famous annual events, drawing about 50,000 runners and 100,000 more spectators. It’s more than just people running. The Bolder Boulder is a citywide celebration, with live music […]
First-Rate Outdoor and Athletic Stores
There’s so much adventure waiting in Boulder, you couldn’t possibly pack for it all. Luckily, you don’t have to. Boulder has a great selection of top-notch outdoor and athletic stores. Find quirky apparel, bike experts, cheap ski gear and custom-measured everything’s made right in town. Here are some of our favorite locally owned stores to […]
How to Watch the 2017 Ironman Race While Visiting Boulder
Here’s how the fittest city in America does one of the hardest races in the world. There’s Jose Ramirez, of Nevada, a retired NYPD officer who, at the age of 76, is tougher than many of us will ever be. Then there’s Austin Cole, of Texas, who is only 18. There’s also Kyle and Brent […]
Bolder Boulder 2017: What To See Along the Way
If Ron Bostwick has one piece of advice about the Bolder Boulder, it’s this: Run slowly. The Bolder Boulder, every Memorial Day in downtown Boulder, is one of the city’s most famous events, founded in 1979. It’s a 10K race that attracts 50,000 runners and 100,000 spectators. But it’s so much more than just a […]
