Speedy walker represents spirit of Spring Runoff Finally, Natalie Veges will have some walking company this Sunday. Normally, the nimble Puebloan does her daily three-mile walks by herself near her South Side home because no friends or acquaintances can keep up with her. Or, having seen her moving at her swift pace, they are smart […]

New program promotes youth running The Southern Colorado Runners is launching a new Pueblo Pacers program that will provide discounts to youths 18 and under who enter local road races. Under the plan, youths will receive a $10 discount in area races, with the plan contingent on race directors agreeing to participate by offering kids

Spring Runoff gearing up for 32nd annual run/walk If it’s February, this marks the 32nd consecutive year that runners of all ability levels are training for next month’s Pueblo Chieftain-sponsored Spring Runoff, which to date is Pueblo’s biggest road race ever. The race is date is March 7, and the multi-race extravaganza will begin at

Fit to be Tied Column August 14, 2009From the Pueblo Chieftain by Gary Franchi The Peak holds special aura for local runner Dehn The Peak. The name itself stirs the inner souls of many runners throughout Colorado and the country. It’s mystical, magical and generates a certain awe, respect and trepidation. On Saturday, 1,800 of

Run for Rio kicks off busy schedule of racing Local runners, you can skip the speedwork drills this month. Instead, try racing yourself into top shape with a different 5-kilometer race in Pueblo County each weekend in June. You can start by heading a bit south and firing up the racing flats this Saturday when

Run With the Bulls will have huge inaugural field For an inaugural race, this Sunday’s Run With the Bulls will be an epic ride. Part of the Wild Wild West Fest sponsored by the Professional Bull Riders, the 5-kilometer running race and 2-mile walk will probably have in the ballpark of 150 entries. The race