By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD Keep dehydration and over-hydration out of your race day by learning to take in just the right amount for your body. This summer, take these hydration tips to heart. You’ve seen it before — the…
By Dave Wiens If you have never competed in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB before, you had better buckle up because you are about to experience a ride unlike any other. Read on to learn what you can expect and where you…
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…