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Runners create many reasons for limiting their intake of seemingly “evil” carbohydrates: I don’t like sandwiches … Pasta is so “heavy” … I’m staying away from gluten … I avoid any foods with added sugar … I prefer to eat two veggies at dinner instead of a veggie and a carby food. And, most often I…

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, history was made at the Leadville 100 Mile. Trail runner and coach David Roche broke one of the sport’s historic course records by finishing in 15:26:34, resetting the record by more than 16 minutes.

The Hopeless Crew, a group of volunteers and llamas who staff the highest aid station in the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run, have survived 100 mph winds, 6-foot snow falls so heavy they collapse tents, injuries, illness and more — but it may not survive the retirement of long time organizer Gary…