Rugged Maniac Makes Fire, Mud, Exhaustion and Claustrophobia “Fun”

Calling all weekend warriors and “rugged maniacs” — it’s time to get down and dirty. For the sixth time in the event’s seven-year history, the Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Course is returning to the Denver metro area. More than 25 obstacles will be set up along a brand new course in Lakewood this Saturday, August 12. Unlike similar obstacle course races, however, the Rugged Maniac is designed so that everybody —runners and spectators — have a comfortable and participatory experience.

High Ride Cycle Puts a New Spin on Cycling in SloHi

A new cycle studio is preparing to open its four garage doors, revealing views of the “SloHi” neighborhood and an atypical spin workout. Husband-and-wife-duo Scott and Megan Hanson are putting the finishing touches on their commercial studio space within the newly-constructed Slo Hi Village at 4433 West 29th Avenue, and the couple is gearing up for the grand opening of High Ride Cycle, this Saturday, July 8.

The Ten Best Food and Booze Stations on Bike to Work Day

Once a year, you find yourself fully-committed to dusting your bike off, waking up a few hours early and sweating with your coworkers as you participate in Bike to Work Day. This year’s event falls on Wednesday, June 28, and as extra motivation to get that last-minute tune up before trekking across Denver, we’ve put together a list of the best Bike to Work stations to hit for both your morning and evening commutes.

Peloton Technology Will Bring the Gym to Your Home

Technology has changed the way we order food, how we get home from the bar, and now it’s changing the way we exercise. With the introduction of Peloton into the fitness industry, indoor cycling no longer means signing up for class at a boutique gym a week in advance to reserve your spot.

Free Exercise Classes in Denver: FitLo Denver Fitness Passport Program

Yoga and barre and cycling, oh my! It’s no secret that Denver is home to an abundance of gyms and workout studios, but finding the right fit can be overwhelming due to both the volume and often the cost. That’s where FitLo comes in, a Denver-based company dedicated to “providing the low-down on where to get fit in Denver,” and helping people find their home gym or studio. With the launch of the new FitLo Denver Fitness Passport Program, Passport holders can explore new gyms within the community at deep — and for a limited time, free — discounts.

Six Things Denver Runners Should Know Before Racing in the Colfax Marathon

Denver’s Colfax Marathon is sprinting into town this weekend, May 20-21. Runners train for months preparing for the 26.2 endurance test and the total seven races included during marathon weekend. While it may be too late to plan for an Urban 10 Miler or get a team together to split up the full course for a relay team, you can still take complete advantage of Denver’s running scene and community. Here’s a list of things runners should know about Denver ahead of Denver’s Colfax Marathon.

Crunch These Numbers: Denver Fitness Week Offers Discount Boutique Workouts

There’s never been a better time to celebrate Denver’s rank as one of the fittest and most healthiest cities than during Denver Fitness Week. During May 15-21, several of Denver’s boutique gyms are participating in the second annual week of health and wellness, hoping to build a stronger local fitness community as they lower their drop-in rates for participants.

Six Best Boozy Workouts in Denver

Exercise can be tough, and sometimes it takes a bit of extra effort to get off the couch and get moving. As it turns out, the best form of motivation often comes in the form of a beer at the end of an especially hard workout.

Hydrate IV Bar Will Bring IV Drips and Quality Control to Highland

The cure to a hangover is simple: It’s attached to an IV bag and comes with a $99 price tag. Hydrate IV Bar opened its doors in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood last April; it was the metro area’s first full-service, walk-in boutique IV therapy clinic. Now owners Blake Whealy and Katie Wafer plan to expand to a second location in Highlands Square.

Exploding Art-World Boundaries With Black Cube’s New Fellows

As a nomadic contemporary art museum, Black Cube and its executive director and chief curator Cortney Stell have already proven that they’re here to “turn the idea of a museum on its head,” pushing limits in the contemporary art world. With the announcement of the 2017 artist fellows, Stell is…

Roux Black Brings a Female Perspective to Final Friday

The creation of Final Friday — the monthly music walk and urban bazaar in Denver’s River North Arts (RiNo) District — was John McCaskill’s answer to a more “bar-based participating block party” that doesn’t involve blocking off the streets. For five years now, the owner of MegaFauna apparel, art and…