Steamboat Blog

Come for the Steamboat Marathon and enjoy all the area has to offer

Each summer, Steamboat Springs kickstarts the season with its annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, renewing its reputation as an ideal mountain destination for runners (named by Runner’s World as a top Destination Half

Are you the type of person who does the old ‘run-a-whole-lot-and-stretch-just-a-little’ routine? It's time to break that routine. Here are five basic yoga poses/stretches that every runner should learn to love to keep their tissues healthy. These poses are better for after your run - you don’t want

Experience Spring in the Rocky Mountains

The days are getting longer and warmer which means spring is on the horizon. It’s that time of year when, as much as we love the snow, we’re looking forward to enjoying a new season of activities. With so many options for spring and early summer trips to

Running the Steamboat Marathon: Nutrition and Training Tips to get you to the Finish Line

By Cara A. Marrs, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Hello marathoners!

Here we are again at the beginning of the year and you have signed up for an early summer race. Congratulations, you have picked one

Hi Runners!

It’s May and we are about 3 weeks out from the big day! I hope your training has been going well. I wanted to talk today about some specifics on types of fuel for your runs and races, and what to eat before, during and after.

First of all, the basics of a successful nutrition plan is to

by Jenna Jordan

With 10 weeks between you and the Steamboat Marathon, it’s time to ramp up your training. Almost any runner that you talk with will agree that training is crucial, not only for your muscles and skeletal system, but also for your GI system! As an athlete, we all desire a smooth event,

So you signed up for the Steamboat Marathon, Half or 10k, congratulations! I know how easy and tempting it is to sign up for a big goal race while inside on a snowy winter day, keyboard courage as we like to call it. Thankfully, you made that leap because now you are registered and training

Hi Runners!

You have two more weeks until the big day!

Now let’s talk nutrition, specifically what to eat before, during and after your race and upcoming runs. As a nutritionist, I once again cannot stress how important food is to your success. Food is not only medicine but food is the fuel that

Whether you're looking for something challenging, something scenic, or something downright fun, Colorado has the races to match your fancy. Featuring everything from the scenic Steamboat Marathon to the super fun Bolder Boulder, you really can't go wrong. This state offers something for every runner