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Essay: 40 years ago, I ran my first Bolder Boulder. Here’s why I still love it so much.

There is no better place than Boulder if you’re a passionate runner

The first Bolder Boulder 10K was run in 1979. More than 2,000 runners showed up, including Olympic marathon champion Frank Shorter, No. 1 at far left. Shorter came in second, behind Ric Rojas, but won the race in 1981.
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The first Bolder Boulder 10K was run in 1979. More than 2,000 runners showed up, including Olympic marathon champion Frank Shorter, No. 1 at far left. Shorter came in second, behind Ric Rojas, but won the race in 1981.
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 13 : Denver Post's John Meyer on Monday, January 13, 2014. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)
By | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The day I ran my first Bolder Boulder 10K was the day I fell in love with Colorado.
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