Athlete Profiles

Colorado native Kristen Arendt has tried living elsewhere, but the allure and draw of the Colorado mountains and running epicenter brought her quickly back.  The Newton Running Elite member knows that's one of the keys to her success, for…

Sage Canaday doesn't really need an introduction.  His running endeavors and accomplishments span across the country and even the world.  From top finishes in many of running's hardest races (like his recent Speedgoat 50K win), to his work…

There's just something about a runner that's been pounding the pavement for longer than some athletes have been alive that makes people turn heads - especially one that can keep up with the running's upper ranks.  Dan Spale is just that…

Each and every runner has their own quirks and preferences, and Kara Lubieniecki is no different. The Colorado native that races for the Saucony Hurricanes and Hudson Training Systems Elite teams knows that her success is based off the joy…

There are two things you may be surprised to learn about Amanda Scott.  First, she didn't start her athletic career as a runner.  The Virginia Beach native and now Boulder resident grew up running around the soccer field.  Her love for…

Chances are you've heard of Colleen De Reuck.  A Boulderite for several decades and a familiar face on the podiums of top races across the world, De Reuck has certainly made a name for herself.  What's surprising is the dichotomy between…

Wendy Thomas had no idea she would become an elite runner. As a young mother of two boys, she simply wanted to lose a few pounds.

If you've ever seen Darcy Africa out on the trails - whether it's in a race or simply training in Boulder - you may find some of her training tactics hard to believe.

One of the best parts about running is the diversity you'll find among a group of runners.  Whether it be their background, reason for running, or simply race goals, runners in general come from a variety of different places and…

Todd Straka is a machine.  The 46-year old father of two seems to always be on the go: from his nine to five job as a web designer and squeezing in mid-day training runs, to dabbling in music, snapping photos and writing a few words on the…