Running - The Durango Herald

Former Durangoan Laura Thweatt a running sensation after NYC Marathon

Local runner draws national attention after blazing-fast finish

DATE: Nov 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango local, Thweatt, top U.S. woman in NYC Marathon

Thweatt runs 2:28:23 for seventh overall in female category

DATE: Nov 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Boulder man sets Appalachian Trail record on 2,189-mile run

PORTLAND, Maine – An ultramarathoner overcame an early injury, difficult terrain in New England and sleep deprivation on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail to complete the trek in re...

DATE: Jul 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Spain’s Kilian Jornet primed for another kiss of the Hardrock 100 boulder before a Silverton sunrise

Anna Frost in command of women’s race; Piceu trying to close gap

DATE: Jul 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Mancos high-altitude running, training center is up for sale

Owners of the high-altitude running club and athletic training center, the Mancos Project, have put the 2-year-old business on the market. Since Ben Hahn announced he and his wife...

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

NTO up to par – and just wait until next year

Observations from the 54th Navajo Trail Open, which concluded Sunday at Hillcrest Golf Club: Gavin Lyons would be among the favorites in the professional division if he ever left ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

A half marathon – and full-bore skateboarding

It’s the perfect stretch of road for a half marathon. In more ways than one. Runners would have a difficult time finding a more picturesque route in which to contest a ...

DATE: Jun 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Travel on the run

Runners going great distances for a marathon vacation

DATE: Apr 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

In the long run

China race a learning experience for DHS grad Thweatt

DATE: Apr 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Sisters share milestone event with huge run

To say that my sister Dot Helling is not your typical 65-year-old would be a huge understatement. Her idea for celebrating her 65th birthday was to run the Catalina Island Marathon, which co...

DATE: Mar 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Double good deal for half-marathon runners

Registration will begin Wednesday for the Durango Double, and for those ready to take the leap, the October event is offering a sweet deal. One could say, a doubly good deal. Thos...

DATE: Mar 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Thirsty 13 Half Marathon about to grow

The Thirsty 13 Half Marathon is not resting on its laurels. Coming up on its second season, the race has a new sponsor: First National Bank of Durango. Also, it nearly is doubling...

DATE: Mar 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors