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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 impressive finishes at the prestigious and historic Leadville Race Series.

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 appetite for challenges on and off the trail.

Almost 500 participants toed the line for the 35th Annual Farmers 5000 in Wheat Ridge. It was a picture-perfect morning, with sunny skies, warm temperatures and a fun atmosphere. Hosted by - and supporting - Wheat Ridge High School, the event raises funding to support various educational and special programs within the school, as well as promote physical fitness and community spirit. With the course winding its way in and around the suburban Wheat Ridge neighborhood, runners and walkers were treated to a relatively flat course.

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 did it, and we celebrate her success with this month’s “The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month prize.

Clare Gallagher of Boulder, Colorado carried Salomon colors to victory in the 2016 Leadville Trail 100, setting the second fastest women’s time in the race’s 33-year history. In her first attempt at the 100-mile distance, the 24-year-old reached the finish in 19 hours, 27 seconds, two hours faster than second-place Maggie Walsh and good for fifth overall behind Ian Sharman of Bend, Oregon, who nabbed his third Leadville men’s victory.

Written by Bob Stephens for PikesPeakSports.us. Kim Dobson completed a rare, phenomenal double by winning the 61st Pikes Peak Marathon – a day after she had won her fifth Pikes Peak […]

Running novices, veterans, and everyone in between came out for the 38th Annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon (GTIS).  The scenic race attracts runners of all shapes and sizes for its beautiful mountain vistas, rolling downhill course, and hopping post-race party.

Overcast skies led to cooler conditions at the popular Pearl Street Mile in the heart of downtown Boulder.  The event is a community classic, with this year’s race hitting the 19th […]

Surprising cool - albeit balmy - conditions welcomed runners to the start of the Classic 10K in Colorado Springs on Saturday morning.  The race kicked off early in the morning under cloudy skies, providing runners reprieve from the imminent sun that would appear later in the morning, just in time for the ADA 5K start.