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If you've ever seen Darcy Africa out on the trails - whether it's in a race or simply training in Boulder - you may find some of her training tactics hard to believe.

Anyone who has run a race with a lot of downhill (hello, Boston marathon) knows that running downhill can actually be more taxing than the grind up the hill. The inner quad (i.e. the vastus medialis, the muscle that is HUGE in cyclists) takes the brunt of downhill running, but the hips, ankles and…

One of the best parts about running is the diversity you'll find among a group of runners.  Whether it be their background, reason for running, or simply race goals, runners in general come from a variety of different places and experiences.  One of the best examples of this is Abby Depperschmidt.