Long queues, inaccurate distances: Runners vexed by quality of Singapore races

Long queues, inaccurate distances: Runners vexed by quality of Singapore races

SINGAPORE: Having trained for at least three months, Ms Sara Haghani was running well up to the 30km mark of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) on Dec 1.  But things unravelled quickly after that point, with much of the remainder of the 42.2km race run on the wide open and shelterless West Coast Highway … Read more

In Lakewood speech, Mike Pence warns of ‘populists,’ says he congratulated Trump

In Lakewood speech, Mike Pence warns of ‘populists,’ says he congratulated Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence warned against “populists” seeking sway over conservative politics during a Friday speech at Colorado Christian University, and he called for a defense of “traditional” conservative values on foreign policy, abortion and marriage. Pence’s speech at CCU, a small conservative school in Lakewood, came 10 days after his former running mate, … Read more

From 300 lbs to 100K races: How this mom of 4 took up ultramarathons

From 300 lbs to 100K races: How this mom of 4 took up ultramarathons

Jessica McBride, pushing 300 pounds after the birth of her third child in 2015, was overweight and had to change. “I realized that I needed to be around for my three children and to do that I had to prioritize my own health. “I decided that I needed to lose weight.” Alberta mom Jessica McBride … Read more

Do you exercise only on the weekend? Is that enough? – Firstpost

Do you exercise only on the weekend? Is that enough? – Firstpost

It’s no secret that exercise is essential for health and well-being. Whether it be a regular or intense weekend workout, the benefits are quite similar, according to new research. Both workout routines were found to reduce risks across the full spectrum of human disease, including hypertension, diabetes, mood disorders and kidney disease. Let’s take a … Read more

Can a capsule mimic the effects of running a marathon? – Firstpost

Can a capsule mimic the effects of running a marathon? – Firstpost

Running is an appealing exercise for a reason. It doesn’t need much equipment, is convenient for people and improves overall health. However, truth be told, it can be hard for some people, especially those with injuries or compromised health. Researchers in Denmark claim to have created an innovative new pill that replicates the benefits and … Read more

Gaylord Rockies rally schedule, tickets, protests

Gaylord Rockies rally schedule, tickets, protests

Donald Trump’s visit to Aurora on Friday for a sold-out rally will mark the first big public event by a major-party presidential candidate in Colorado this year — with Trump’s visit motivated more by the chance to amplify his rhetoric about migrants than to seize on any likely prospect of winning Colorado. His planned afternoon … Read more

When Colorado leaf-peeping season ends, go to Kansas for fall colors

When Colorado leaf-peeping season ends, go to Kansas for fall colors

I grew up in the Midwest, and if there’s one thing I really miss, it’s the long, drawn-out falls of years past. Here in Colorado, autumn is a blip, a frantic shoulder season that usually includes one nightmarish day stuck in I-70 traffic with my kids, all of us racing to Kenosha Pass, hoping to … Read more

Video of Israel PM Netanyahu running to hide amid Iran attack misleading

Video of Israel PM Netanyahu running to hide amid Iran attack misleading

With mounting tension escalating between Iran and Israel, with the former launching a missile attack on the latter, a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu running to a safety bunker is making rounds on social media platforms. The video, mostly shared by pro-Iranian outlets shows Netanyahu running across hallways to a secured place. Someone … Read more

Libertarian drops out of Yadira Caraveo’s CD8 race, backs Gabe Evans

Libertarian drops out of Yadira Caraveo’s CD8 race, backs Gabe Evans

The Libertarian candidate running for a Front Range Colorado congressional seat is dropping out and backing the Republican contender in a move that could bolster the GOP’s chances of flipping one of the most hotly contested seats in America. Eric Joss, the Libertarian nominee in the 8th Congressional District, announced the armistice with Republican state … Read more

Colorado ballot will have abortion, cat hunting, ranked-choice voting

Colorado ballot will have abortion, cat hunting, ranked-choice voting

Colorado voters are set to weigh in on ballot questions related to abortion rights, veterinary services, mountain lion trophy hunting and an overhaul of the state’s election system in November. The deadline to finalize the state’s ballot is coming Friday, but all of the citizen initiatives — meaning ballot questions pursued by members of the … Read more