April 29, 2025 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
March 23, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
The Steamboat Marathon hasn’t become one of the best destination races in the country by accident. Every one of the 26 miles offers up spectacular beauty, from the white-capped waters of the Elk River to wildflower-dotted meadows to expansive views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. And with so
March 9, 2023 by Chamber Guest Blogger
by Jenna Jordan
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, especially throughout an endurance race like the marathon. In order to achieve this, be
March 8, 2023 by Chamber Guest Blogger
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
January 2, 2023 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
You signed up for the Steamboat Marathon, Half or 10K, congratulations! While in some cases the first steps are always the hardest, things don’t always work that way with running. Registering for the race with “keyboard courage” is arguably the easy part. And after you’ve paid your registration and
May 10, 2021 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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.
With an extensive trail network, a web of
May 4, 2021 by Chamber Guest Blogger
This post if brought to you by Old Town Hot Springs, the Official Training Sponsor of the Steamboat Marathon
Athletes know the importance of recovery days as part of their overall training plan but often overlook the tremendous benefits of incorporating massage into your Steamboat Marathon, Half
April 9, 2021 by Cara Marrs
Thank you for choosing our beautiful little mountain town for your run-cation. Some of you have run the race before but if you haven’t, you are in for a treat. The course of the full marathon weaves along a beautiful country road through the elk river valley and is stunning for the ranches, hills,
March 15, 2019 by Cara Marrs
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
May 17, 2018 by Cara Marrs
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
