We sat down with Mike Reisel, an art director at Life Time Fitness/Athlinks and a veteran marathoner who will be riding in the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 MTB for the first time this August. Since Mike’s a first-timer,…
Looking to lock down your nutrition strategy for the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 Run? We chatted with professional ultra runner, GU athlete and Oregon local, Max King, about his nutrition and fueling strategy as he prepares to take on Leadville. Leadville Race…
The Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Race Series wouldn’t be what it is today without the dedicated team members who make it an unforgettable experience for athletes from all over the world. We sat down with some familiar faces from the…
Looking forward to your visit? We are, too! Make the most of it with these recommendations. Where to Stay Leadville offers multiple lodging options for racers, or soak in the mountain air in nearby Copper or Frisco. These properties offer…
As you get closer to your long day in the saddle, Dave Wiens weighs in with answers to more of your pressing questions about training and racing. In this issue, he covers training for the climbs, long rides and tire…
When racing, the right food and drink at the right times are essential to success –no matter the distance. This month, Ian Sharman (pro and two-time Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 Run champion) answers your questions about nutrition and…
Reach your peak performance with the Blueprint for Athletes Design Victory Challenge. Run or ride 100 miles, or complete a combination of both, from April 18 to May 18, 2016 and you could win an entry into the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail…
Athletes racing the Blueprint for Athletes Austin Rattler MTB and Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Race Series are not just part of a unique endurance community — they're part of a family. This proved true at the 2016 Austin Rattler MTB event in Smithville, Texas…
Tearing it up is better with friends! Recruit a friend to race the Blueprint for Athletes Silver Rush 50 MTB on July 9 or Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Stage Race on July 29-31 with you, and you'll both be entered to win some sweet gear.…
How to handle the air up here (or, rather, the lack thereof)? That's the most frequently asked question when it comes to tackling the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Race Series events. We asked flatlanders who have raced in Leadville multiple…