Athlete Profile: Mountain Runner Peter Maksimow

Thirty-two year old Peter Maksimow hails from California, but his heart is in the mountains of Colorado (and perhaps, Europe). Maksimow has been hitting the national mountain running trail circuit with impressive finishes at Mt Washington and Mt Cransmore.

Issue 48 (July/August 2011)

The running shoe of the future may look like nothing that we currently wear. It seems that the minimalist footwear trend keeps gaining momentum. Books, clubs, websites and more are hyping the benefits of barefoot running. I seem to get an email a day from someone promoting a new minimalist shoe or product.

Coburn, Nelson Win USA Steeplechase Crowns

The University of Colorado is making its mark on the 3,000-meter steeplechase as senior-to-be Emma Coburn won the women’s USA title on Sunday afternoon, just one day after assistant coach […]

Small and Schneider Win Steamboat Springs Marathon

Gabriel Small and Amy Schneider should be pleased. Both runners improved upon last year’s performance at the scenic Steamboat Springs Marathon and were rewarded with a win in the male and female divisions of Sunday’s 30th running of the race.

Ultra-Driven Bosshard Logs In Top Times

Boulder, CO – Joe Bosshard had not yet reached his teenage years, but he believed he’d discovered a path to national exposure, perhaps even fame and fortune. Born in La […]

Katie Blackett: Living a Full Life – Olympic Trials and Beyond

Boulder's Katie Blackett will run in her third Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, January 2012.  She qualified at this month's Eugene (OR) marathon. In this CRM athlete profile, the 34 year old CEO shares lessons learned in the span of her running career as well as her joy and fulfillment in family and the outdoors.Variety is the spice of life for the former heptathlete, nicknamed "Katie Lady". Read on to find out how Katie keeps life interesting, and what her plans are beyond Houston.

Mockeridge, Chyr Win Colfax Marathon

Yesterday's Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon was a competitive edition of this event. Winners Nicholas Mockeridge (2:34:27) and Nicole Chyr (2:59:01) ran to victory in cool, rainy weather. Erik Grumstrup (2:37:48) and Pat Sullivan (2:40:57) were second and third males. Amy Smith (3:10:24) and Yasuyo Kiano (3:16:26) rounded out the top three females.

Jamie Donaldson: Slow and Steady Wins the (Ultra) Race

Littleton’s Jamie Donaldson has set numerous course records (for both male and female divisions) and can boast of accomplishments at the United States’ major ultra-marathons including Badwater, Leadville, Lost 118, and Rocky Racoon (see below for more). She credits her friends and family, her support system, for her accomplishments.