By Dave Wiens Find race-day success when you prepare for these lesser-known sections of the course. Sometimes the more notorious sections of a course steal all the headlines, but it’s often the sleeper sections that can make or break your…
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD Recovery is a very important part of training, one that rejuvenates the body and prepares you for that next workout. Make sure you will be ready to go by smartly refueling your body after workouts…
Wendy Skean started mountain biking a little later in life than most, and in 2005 became the first woman older than 60 to finish the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in less than 12 hours. This year, her goal is to…
By Rebecca Rusch Coaches aren’t just for pros. They are for anyone who wants to be efficient and get the most benefit from their hard work. If you’re committed to racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB or a qualifying event,…
Eric Pence has finished the Leadville Trail 100 Run 20 times. We caught up with him to talk Leadville memories, snowshoeing, and of course, that big buckle. You achieved your 20th finish in 2014 — how does that buckle feel?…
By Emily Booth The true Leadville experience isn’t just found in the 100s. The pain, pleasure, tears and triumph that Leadville is famous for can also be found in the first run events of the season: The Leadville Trail Marathon…
Anyone who has ran a long distance race knows the impact a pacer can have on your entire experience. They are your sidekick, your encourager and at times, your therapist working to keep your mental and emotional game intact. When picking a…
The winners of the 2015 participant lottery for the 22nd annual Leadville Trail 100 MTB and 33rd annual The Leadville 100 Trail Run have been announced! All lottery entrants will be notified via email on Thursday, January 15 of their status. Both races will take…
By Dave Wiens Still want to race? These alternatives for getting in will boost your fitness and give you the Leadville experience. The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is not for the unlucky or the procrastinator. There aren’t many races that…
By Rebekah Mayer & Ryan Krol Even though ultrarunners are among the most motivated types, the busy holiday season has been known to derail many a training plan. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out…