BPRunCo Opens the Doors at its New Location:

Popular running shop continues to serve Metro-area runners of all types.  

 

July 14 (Denver, CO):  After a year of construction and operating out of a tiny space in the rear of their new location, BP Run Co. (BPRunCo) is pleased to announce that its doors at Gold’s Marketplace, at 26th and Kipling in Wheat Ridge, CO, are now open and ready for business.  Founded in 2017 on Tennyson St. in the Highlands area of Denver, BPRunCo quickly became a fixture for the local mountain, trail, and ultrarunning communities. Specializing in the footwear, apparel, and equipment designed for the hardworking outdoor athlete, Berkeley Park quickly became a hub for the growing population of local trail runners.  Always welcoming, BPRunCo hosted regular happy hours, educational events, and run clubs on the local trails, developing a diverse and passionate following. Twice recognized by Westword as Best Local Running Shop (2019 and 2021), BPRunco was forced to rethink its future when it’s funky, noteworthy building on Tennyson St. was sold and scheduled for demolition.  

 

The new BPRunCo is picking up where the original left off, and more, now specializes in all things running: shoes, apparel, nutrition, and gear for road, trail, and mountain runners.  The shop – even in its temporary space – continued to successfully focus on building community, with regular run clubs out of the shop and on the local trails in Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and Golden, as well as sponsoring a host of local running events.  As shop manager, Phil Snyder, puts it, “We appreciate the local runners who have supported us over the years more than they will ever know. A great singer once said ‘Without people, you’re nothing’ and without Jackalopes, you’re even less. We’re thankful to the Colorado Running Community for supporting a shop that is trying to do things well and a bit differently, which is why we chose the jackalope as our mascot to begin with: cute and ornery, with a side of campfire whiskey under a full moon.” BPRunCo’s Wild Jackalopes, the shop running team, now numbers over 50 runners who all joyfully spread the BPRunCo love.

 

Four local Colorado trail/ultra runners stepped into the fray in late 2021 to keep the BP magic alive and continue the good work begun by the original Berkeley Park Running Co shop in the Highlands: Ryan Kirchhoff, Corky Dean, Mike Hewitt, and Peter Downing, all local trail runners themselves and operating under a newly formed LLC, banded together to continue the success of founder Chris Sullivan and his manager, Phil Snyder. 

 

As local runner, art educator, and now owner, Corky Dean, says, “the four of us, all avid trail runners, saw this welcome opportunity to both continue and expand on what ‘Sully’ and Phil had built at the original Berkeley Park.  We know there is still a genuine need for a full service, community-focused running shop in the west Denver-metro area, especially as running just keeps growing.  Ultimately, our and BPRunCo’s goal is to carry on the good work and community building that Chris and Phil made such an integral part of the store, all while continuing to offer the best available running footwear, apparel, and equipment available.”  

 

“We’re really thrilled to have the new space open at last,” says Kirchhoff, who now serves as the store’s General Manager. “I was always impressed with what Berkeley Park created, and now, given the opportunity to continue and extend that, I, too, felt like that made tremendous sense.  We are all excited about the future of BPRunCo and this passionate community of runners, and are honestly thrilled to welcome them to our new home.”

 

About BPRunCo

BP Run Co (formerly Berkeley Park Running Company) is a specialty running store located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. With a focus on building a diverse community of passionate and enthusiastic runners, BPRunCo offers a highly knowledgeable staff, events (regular run clubs, presentations, panel discussions), footwear, apparel, equipment, and nutritional products for the wide array of mountain, trail, and road runners across the Denver metro area.  For more information, visit bprunco.com.

Living alone is no joke, particularly when you’re in the older stages of life with no help nearby. If you’ve been looking to help your senior loved one navigate daily challenges like socializing, finances, and more – you’re in the right place. Here, Localworks shares easy strategies to help your loved one.

Promote a Sense of Purpose

Symptoms of depression may increase if your loved one has lost their sense of purpose. Here’s how you can keep the loneliness and brooding at bay.

• Encourage your senior to volunteer at a local charity, so they feel like they’re actively contributing to society.

• Taking up a hobby such as knitting or gardening is an excellent way to keep the mind and body engaged while pursuing a passion and creative endeavor.

• Exercise and endorphins are a great way to renew independence and a zest for life. Not to mention, increasing strength and physical fitness helps increase feelings of achievement.

 

Gain Independence

Independence is a critical element of achieving a sense of purpose. Here’s how you can promote independence in your loved one’s life:

• Encourage them to get their groceries, walk their dog and manage other such daily functions, so they have a sense of confidence in their abilities.

• Eating well is critical for health and well-being, yes, but it is also great for boosting feelings of self-esteem and confidence.

• If your loved one wants to age in place, get them to connect with the Seniors Resource Center, which helps empower them to achieve this goal.

• Entrust your loved one with a chore or meaningful responsibility, as this will make them feel loved and needed.

 

Take Control of Finances

Once your loved one has gained independence over daily challenges, prompting them to take a closer look at their finances will be essential.

• Seniors should be educated on lifestyle planning to account for lack of income during retirement weighed against potential life span. Help them plan emergency savings and account for health care expenses too!

• Be sure to educate your senior about the rampant cases of senior fraud, where scammers try to seize control of bank accounts or other protected information through technology.

• Help your loved one navigate major financial decisions like selling their home and buying their new place. Use a home sales proceeds calculator to help gauge how much they can make from their sale.

 

Many seniors undergo significant life changes that make them vulnerable to depression and loneliness. However, with a bit of help from loved ones like yourself, their quality of life and happiness can significantly improve – so keep putting in the effort.

 Written by: Beverly Nelson

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Spenga, Wheat Ridge, CO

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Spenga Wheat Ridge is Wheat Ridge’s newest workout studio. They opened their doors officially in December of 2021. Spenga is a boutique fitness studio and all of their workouts incorporate 20 minutes of Cycling, 20 minutes of Strength, and 20 minutes of Yoga. AKA, 60 minutes of the BEST WERKOUT EVER! Spenga takes pride in creating a workout that can be done by anyone, regardless of their fitness level. There are many variations to their exercises that will either increase or decrease intensity based on each person’s preference and individual needs.

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Theme Party Creations was established in 2018 but officially called Wheat Ridge home in March of 2021 when they moved into their location at 29th and Ames. Theme is a small, family oriented business specializing in event decor planning, and are known for their eye catching candy buffet’s, balloon creations and their tasteful decor.

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Anthony M’s Visions in Gold in Wheat Ridge is your place for custom jewelry and jewelry repair.

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