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Get to know… Christian Groendyk

Christian Groendyk, 18, a senior at Fort Collins High School got his start in running six years ago when he realized that he just was not competitive in soccer anymore but he could outrun all of the players on the field. Soccer's loss was…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Paul Hughes

If you look at the All-Colorado Marathon and Half Marathon records, you will notice the Paul Hughes on the list a couple of times. Hailing from the small, outdoor mecca of Pagosa Springs in southern Colorado, this masters runner has taken…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Adam Rich

If you have run a road race in Colorado, than you probably have heard the name Adam Rich. Rich has been running (and winning) events in the state for nearly 20 years. There are many runners who were hoping that when he turned 40 he would…

Nancy Hobbs: I Run Far Interview

‘Age-Old Runners’ is an article series where we explore runners’ performance potential after the age of 45 by interviewing excellent middle-aged runners. Is there still potential to improve? What roles do motivation, mindset, and specific…

Running Legends: Ellen Hart

Ellen Hart remains one of Colorado’s greatest runners and is currently a world championship masters triathlete. She was born in 1958 in New York City and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the second of eight siblings. She attended the…