Athlete Profiles

They say actions speak louder than words, and for Mike Aish, that statement couldn't ring more true.  The Colorado Kiwi has let his accolades do the talking, including collegiate titles, big marathon wins, and most recently, a string of…

There's a fire that burns deep inside Junko Kazukawa, but you probably wouldn't realize it upon first glance.  Her small frame, spunky personality and humble nature are the perfect compliment to her fierce tenacity, incredible drive and …

Boulder’s Clare Gallagher won the 34th annual Leadville Trail 100 in July, in her first try at the distance, and in the second fastest time ever. The 24 year old, who was second in the state cross country meet back in 2008, tells us how she…

Longmont's Addie Bracy turned a disappointing season on the track into happiness on the mountain. Bracy raced the U.S. mountain running championships in early July - her first trail race ever - and came away victorious. She'll lead the U.S.…

19 years old and eighth place at the recent USATF mile championships, Kremmling's Tabor Scholl wins the May "The Runner Box" Colorado Runner of the Month award.  Colorado Runner catches up with Tabor on her progress and post-collegiate…

Colorado trail running is tough to beat, and that's what brought Amanda Basham to the Centennial State late last year. The 26-year-old finished second at April's Gorge Waterfalls 100k in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, and thereby earned a…

There are people in this world that, quite simply, are infectious.  Their uplifting spirit, sincere smile and passion for everything they do is contagious.  Malia Crouse is one such person.

Denver's Abby McQueeney-Penamonte ran four 100-mile races in the summer of 2013, in a period of just over two months.  She finished 10th at the super-competitive Western States 100 Mile, eighth at the Vermont 100 Mile, seventh at the…

The recent Olympic trials marathon in Los Angeles were run in poor conditions and on a course not conducive to fast times.  Indeed, of the 166 men's starters, just 18 finished inside the 2:19 qualifying mark, and 61 would not finish at all.…

Ashley Brasovan crossed the finish line of the Jacksonville Half Marathon on January 3rd and was immediately enveloped by her coach who had been brought to tears.