Fitness

Colorado's Rugged Maniac Breaks Record

The Rugged Maniac in Lakewood, CO reached new heights and shattered a record in the process. Temperatures fell below 50 degrees F. making this race the coldest Rugged Maniac penciled into the books. The rain fell fast and steady, matching the heart beats of thousands of racers anxiously awaiting the start. BANG! And we were…

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Tough Mudder Tests Grit & Determination

Rule number one of the Tough Mudder- it’s a challenge not a race. This challenge has made a bold name for itself as one of the biggest and baddest. In fact, only 80% of participants finish. The course tests teamwork, toughness, fitness, strength and mental grit. Time is not of the essence- there is not even…

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Tough Mudder Tests Grit & Determination

Rule number one of the Tough Mudder- it’s a challenge not a race. This challenge has made a bold name for itself as one of the biggest and baddest. In fact, only 80% of participants finish. The course tests teamwork, toughness, fitness, strength and mental grit. Time is not of the essence- there is not even…

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Yogis Stretch out in Brewery

Yogis stretched out their mats at Wit’s End Brewery on Saturday to bliss out. Turns out, yoga followed by beer is becoming a new trend. Charles Ferentchak masterminded the idea of “Brewasana’ to promote one his favorite breweries, yoga teachers and a good cause. Ferentchak works for Boulder based Rally Software, a company that requires…

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Rugged Maniac set to take Denver by Storm

The set up for Rugged Maniac is no picnic in the park. The crew heads West a week before the race to start constructing the obstacles. “Our obstacles are some of the biggest and baddest,” says COO of Rugged Maniac, Rob Dickens. How could you argue when they are designed by Navy Seals? Dickens says…

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Denver Beer Company Unveils Incredible Pedal IPA

Cruise your cruiser, race on your road bike or make a statement on a unicycle… you get the point- as long as you’re peddling to Denver Beer Company to swoop up the latest brew. The “Incredible Pedal IPA” is named so because a rigged up bike milled the barley used to make the beer. The creative minds at Salvegetti…

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Hiking Waldo Canyon in Manitou Springs

Waldo Canyon can be slick as winter tapers off but that doesn’t mean it’s off limits. With yak tracks and some caution you can enjoy all the spectacular canyon offers year-round. The trail is well groomed and never leaves you questioning the right path. After just one mile you are spit into Waldo Canyon and…

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Win a Free Entry to Denver Color RUN!

Enter for a free race entry to the Denver Color Run! EASY ENTRY 1. Like Catch Carri on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CatchCarri 2. Leave a reply with your favorite color! DONE! Running events keep breaking bounds. Races have evolved to include bands, obstacle courses, mud pits and now even splashes of vibrant color. The Color Run will dash…

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The Trails of WinterPark

Whether snowshoeing, cross country skiing or snow hiking the miles of trails outside of Winterpark are pristine. Fraser’s Flume and Creekside Trail bring an escape into a towering lodgepole pine forest. The trails connect forming a loop around Saint Louis Creek at just over 9,000 feet. After parking in the St. Loius Creek Campground lot you can either…

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Apex Trail, Golden

The Apex Trail is similar to the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books many of us read as kids. On this trail, you have several trail options: Peel off to an “Enchanted Forest,” drop down to a valley or trek up the ridgeline for wide-open views of Denver and Golden. Getting bored, however, is notan option. Way…

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