Author: Tommy Manning Special to The Gazette
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On the run: Treadmill has its benefits, and it’s certainly better than not running
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Now that it’s winter and the temperatures are dropping, some inevitably are going to choose not to run. And I understand the reasons: it’s too cold, it gets dark too early, there is black ice…
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On the Run: If running at elevation is new for you, slow down
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I recently heard that 10,000 people move to Denver every month. While I do not know if this is true, I am happy that such migration is not happening in Colorado Springs. This region has…
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Don’t worry about lost day of training
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Summer is finally here (maybe – let’s keep our fingers crossed) and it’s time to savor some summer running. Many recently have started, or soon will start, training for summer races. Some might be training…
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On the run: Good gifts for runners
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With the holiday season upon us, I created a gift guide based on a very informal poll of runners. Here are head-to-toe ideas for the runner in your life: – Beanie: The most important pieces…
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On the run: Transitioning from a runner to a triathlete
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As a runner, have you ever considered trying another endurance sport? In February 2014, I decided to enter an Ironman-distance triathlon. Then I spent a year transitioning from runner to triathlete. How does that transition…
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Choose running shoes on basis of function and fit
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I always wonder why people buy the shoes they wear. Is it because they provide the right fit or because of their looks? Feet come in all shapes and sizes, with varying widths, arch heights…
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On The Run: Some bad-weather alternatives to running
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Welcome to March, the month most of us associate with the start of spring and the end of winter running. Unfortunately, this rarely is true in Colorado Springs. January and February often offer more fair-weather…
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On the Run: To achieve your new year goal, you’ll need a plan
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two of the more popular New Year’s resolutions are weight loss and exercise. It is easy to lay out a dream for yourself; it is more difficult to follow through and achieve the goal. Therefore,…
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Column: Curious bear leads to scary time on trail
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Have you ever thought of what you would do if you encountered a bear while out running on one of your favorite trails? Some of the advice I have heard: Grab sticks and wave your…