Are you ready for a new version of the Segment Showdown? The Segment Showdown (SS) now has a fall season as the Segment Traildown (ST). It will be just a little different than the traditional SS. About the Segment Traildown • There will not be any divisions • Run/hike/walk/complete two trail routes per month (as […]
We spoke to Kathryn from Runners Roost Fort Collins– a FCRC Partner – about the store, her life in running, and the running industry. Did you know that FCRC members received a discount at the store? Not a club member? Join today! First, a bit about Runners Roost, when did the store open? 2000 Then, the […]
We spoke to Carolyn from Altitude Running – an FCRC Partner – about the store, her life in running, and the running industry. Did you know that FCRC members received at 15% discount at Altitude? Not a club member? Join today! First, a bit about Altitude Running, when did the store open? 2012 Then, […]
A Q&A with FCRC Member Patricia Rosa who completed a marathon in all the states last December. How long have you been running? I dabbled in running a little bit during college, but didn’t actually join a training group until 2002. But I have consistently run since then. What got you started on marathons? I […]
Log your points as you go. Be sure to log all activities by Sept 6th. Prize drawing takes place on Sept 9th! Get out and enjoy all Fort Collins has to offer this summer while earning raffle tickets for fun prizes! Collect points from each category until September 2, 2024. This will get you to log miles, […]
As the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center reports, Native communities face the highest rates of assault, abduction, and murder of women. More than 4 in 5 Indigenous women — a staggering 84.3% — having experienced violence in their lifetime. In addition, 96% of Indigenous women who experienced sexual violence had this violence committed by a […]
Where did the half marathon race distance come from? The half marathon has a rich history that intertwines with the evolution of long-distance running. Unlike the marathon, which has its origins in ancient Greece and was modernized for the 1896 Olympics, the half does not trace back to a singular historical event. Its popularity and […]
How Runners Make Team USA The Olympic marathon is one of the most prestigious and challenging events in the world of sports. Every four years, the best long-distance runners from different countries compete for the glory of representing their country and winning a medal. How do runners qualify for the Olympic marathon? How do they […]
Staying motivated in the new year It’s the new year and you might have set some goals/fitness resolutions in the new year for yourself – congratulations! The hardest part of this goal setting is staying motivated after the initial excitement wears off and the winter blahs set in. But don’t worry, there are some proven […]
Running in the Cold Weather Can Be a Good Thing Ok, you love running. But do you not love the cold that Colorado has to offer in the coming months? You aren’t alone (though, some people do enjoy it). Many runners find it hard to keep up their routine when the temperature drops. But running […]
Are you ready to explore Fort Collins with various segments? The Segment Showdown is back for its 4th year! So get ready to push yourself, check out the town and earn some bragging rights, maybe a STRAVA crown, and prizes (to be announced). Again this year there will only be two (2) segments per month. […]
Running is a great way to stay fit, relieve stress, and enjoy nature. If you have a runner in your life, you might be wondering what to get them for the holidays. Whether they are a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, there are plenty of gifts that can make their running experience more enjoyable, comfortable, […]
