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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.

History was made Sunday morning, and it had nothing to do with the massive amount of snow that fell across Colorado.  Golden's Brianne Nelson won the Horsetooth Half Marathon outright in 1:16:44, just four seconds ahead of first place male and second place overall finisher Stephen Pretak.

Treadmills are some of the most straightforward pieces of fitness equipment out there — just rubber belts that move. They’re also some of the most decked-out. They let you check your email, run along the French Riviera, stream music from your computer, plan a marathon, and turn a celebrity trainer…