Len Forkas is competing in the Leadman challenge this year to raise funds for his nonprofit, Hopecam, which connects children with cancer to their friends in school classrooms using tablet computers and webcams. You regularly do endurance events to raise…
We proudly present the 2014 Silver Rush 50 Run, taking place on July 13. For some of you, this is your chance to qualify for the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run! This exciting event is hosted in the historic Leadville…
We proudly present the 2014 Silver Rush 50 MTB, taking place on July 12. Not only is it a thrilling race in of itself, but also it’s your chance to qualify for the legendary Leadville Trail 100 MTB! This exciting…
What’s it like to break a record? Megan Deakins knows — she broke the Leadville Heavy Half Marathon women’s record this year with a time of 2:17:21. But the unassuming med student was simply after her own Leadville experience. Congrats…
By Emily Booth “Normal” is not a word typically used to describe ultrarunners. In fact, when “normal” people find out that you run 100 miles for “fun,” the responses (“In how many days?” or, “I don’t like to drive that…
Want to represent your bike shop in the Silver Rush 50 MTB? Throw together a team of three tough riders today! Teams will be given a discount on registration of $35 per team member ($100 per rider vs. the regular cost…
By Rebecca Rusch There’s no doubt about it, the Leadville Trail 100 MTB is a climbing course. The infamous climbs of Columbine and Powerline invoke fear in the hearts and lungs of many. Make no mistake – these are not…
Three-time Leadville Trail 100 MTB finisher Roman Horicka loves the thrill of competition so much he’s competing in every single 2014 Leadville Race Series MTB event on his way to the big show in August. How many times have…
We proudly present the 2014 Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half Marathon, taking place on June 14. For those of you running the full marathon, this is your chance to qualify for the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run! This exciting…
By Emily Booth Proper fueling during the Leadville Trail 100 Run can make the difference between the finish you hope and plan for and a long, graphic sob story. Tackle this ultra and avoid an ultra-nutrition fail with these tips.…