Don’t go it alone! Get professional coaching, supported training runs, and make great new friends.
Every Saturday morning, we’ll set out on one of 200 different training runs all throughout Denver.
Starts between 6:30-8:00 AM depending on the time of year.
Runs are fully supported, with stocked aid stations and 7-10 different pace grops including sub-3, run/walkers & walkers.
A training plan that’s built just for you!
Our coaches will work with you to develop a detailed, daily training schedule with multiple levels of mileage, for the race of your choice.
Train for any type of race, including a half, full or ultra.
Professional coaching by founder and seasoned distance runner David Manthey and the hand-picked coaching staff.
Staff includes certified running coaches with extensive experience: sub-3 hr marathoners, ultra marathoners, and 100 milers!
Weekly training tips and guest speakers to help plan your training and prevent injury.
Access to our 250 page online training manual to help with everything from nutrition, stretching, equipment, and race-day planning.
Discounts at Runners Roost, on race registrations, and at local wellness providers.
Planned social events with members, and of course new friends!
Become a stronger, faster and more efficient runner with coached speed & form workouts.
60-90 minute workouts, Tuesday mornings at 5:30AM, or Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM.
Take your performance to the next level by hitting the dirt, to add strength, stability, and turnover to your running.
Thursday evenings & Sunday mornings, depending on schedule and trail conditions.
Get signed up today to put the EDGE in your training!
Organized Runs / Workouts
Professional Coaching
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Get to know the Runner’s Edge coaches
Founded in 2003, we’ve grown to successfully help over 1,000 people achieve their distance running goals!
Since our very first training session in June of 2003, our training philosophy has been to focus on the total health of the athlete first and foremost, helping runners achieve their goals while keeping in balance with life’s many priorities. We also believe in the power of individualized coaching within an organized, social and fun group setting.
We have members training for their first 5K, those who have qualified for Boston, those who have won their age groups in marathons, completed 100-mile ultras, and everyone in between! Many other running groups are focused on training everyone for one specific race, but as a member of Runner’s Edge of the Rockies, you will enjoy the benefit of choosing whatever race you want as your goal, and we’ll provide the detailed plan to get you there, and keep the periodization synced up with the rest of the group.
Whether you want to complete or to compete, you’ll be amazed by what you can achieve when you train in our supportive, expert-led environment. Distance running is an individual sport, but nobody said you have to train alone!
~ David Manthey
Accomplished distance runner, having completed dozens of marathons & ultramarathons, Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R) at the Grand Canyon, and several 100 milers including the Leadville Trail 100.
Road Runners Club of America, Certified Running Coach.
Race Director, The Bear Chase Race Series, 2010-Present.
Alex is a Colorado Native who played collegiate & professional soccer, and enjoys spending time in the mountains skiing and trail running. His professional career spans 18 years in the running industry with specialty running stores, and as an apparel & gear technical rep. Alex has also managed and coached two other training groups prior to joining Runner’s Edge of the Rockies.
Running is Alex’s passion and he’s raced everything from the mile to 100K trail events. His goal as a coach and director with the Runner’s Edge family is to bring a fun and energetic vibe to the group and help everyone achieve their personal goals. No matter the experience, ability or background of a runner, Alex’s friendly and open personality, and knowledge of running is a huge asset to the group!
Completed 15 Marathons
Completed 6 Ultra Marathons
4 Mile PR 19:54
5K PR 15:29
Trail Half Marathon PR 1:17
Ran Cross Country and Track
Played Collegiate & Professional Soccer
Store Manager, Runners Roost-Lakewood
Kirsten is a Physical Therapist based out of Sky Ridge Medical Center and brings a wealth of running and coaching experience to Runner’s Edge. After running Cross Country & Track at the University of San Diego, she then continued to stay on as an assistant coach for the next 3 years.
Kirsten has raced in the Boston Marathon from 2014-2019, finishing as high as 26th female in 2016 with an Olympic Trials Qualifying time of 2:42. She’s currently training for the 2021 Boston Marathon while also starting to dabble in the world of trail running, having logged 120+ miles on the Colorado Trail during the COVID-lockdown.
