The Race Management Committee exists to oversee the three FCRC-owned races: the Horsetooth Half Marathon, FireKracker 5k, and Resolution Run. These races are managed by Gnar Runners and Green Events, both locally owned and operated race management companies. The committee ensures that there is an active contract in place with the Race Director of each race and makes sure the […]
No new updates on the public track build itself. The City, CSU, etc have much higher priorities due to COVID-19, etc. We did notice new signs this week at the dirt track reminding the public that it’s CSU property. We have heard that Fort Collins High School is almost done with their track upgrade. The […]
Through the FCRC Equity, Inclusion, and Outreach Fund, the Fort Collins Running Club invests in organizations that promote the well-being of an inclusive community. Through doing what we love (running!) we can raise funds to support these organizations. The Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins (CEC) is designed to address the cultural, academic, career, and […]
We are on a mission to find a fresh look for FCRC gear. And, we’re putting it in your hands! Over the next few weeks we are asking anyone interested to submit design a for a new: -Traditional Running Hat -Limited Edition 2020/2021 Trucker Hat -Singlet (same for men’s and women’s) What will you get […]
In these time of COVID-19, running/group events have changed. The Policy Task Force (committee) has put together guidelines that FCRC will follow at club events. Run organizers are also welcome to use this as a resource when planning activities.Click here to read the Group Running and Event Guidelines. Interested in joining a committee? We always love having club […]
Notes from the last two committee meetings: 7/14/2020: We have a name! We decided to call it the Equity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee. Now that we have a name we would like to announce the committee on social media. Joe had some ideas about what we would say in this. Please share and we can get his […]
We’re at home more these days so might be cooking more than normal. Do you have some favorite recipes? Please submit them so we share the recipe(s) with other FCRC members. There are two ways to do so: Email us at info@fortcollinsrunningclub.org with the info (link to recipe or the entire recipe — a scanned […]
Here’s a small collection of recommended running videos that can be found on YouTube (and a couple Vimeo). Anywhere from feature length to 2 minutes shorts. There are a couple rentals mixed in, but 95% are free.Check the bottom to see a some local goodies from FCRC, the Horsetooth Half & Gnar Runners. The list may be slightly biased toward trail/ultrarunning, but […]
Here’s hoping that nice long list from Amazon Prime still has you occupied, as the selection of running movies on Netflix is much more sparse. They even removed Forrest Gump from their library! Next week, the YouTube list promises to be nice & lengthy, with plenty of amusing shorts. As always, chime in with additions […]
Stay Safe. Socially Distance. Exercise outside only if appropriate. While group runs are on moratorium, let’s add some community fun to your solo runs & family walks! Scavenger Hunt items come in 3 categories: Find As Many As You Can (1pt each) Find The Best (1-20pts) (photo required – FCRC Social Committee will assign points […]
We’re likely running or working out alone more often these days. So, we might be using (or needing) music even more than usual. Do you have some songs that you have to listen to to get you going, to motivate you? What are your favorite tunes? Do you have playlist you have created on Spotify […]
The gyms are closed, group activities are restricted outside, too. Running solo might be one of the few things we can do. Looking for some cross training to add to your daily routine? Check out some these options. Have others? Please let us know (there have to be so many more out there!) or post […]
