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May
30
Grit, Guts, and Determination: How The Race Across the Sky Reclaimed the Spirit of Leadville, Colorado

Grit, Guts, and Determination: How The Race Across the Sky Reclaimed the Spirit of Leadville, Colorado

The powerful tale of why and how Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin founded the Leadville Trail 100 running and mountain bike races–contributing to the economic and spiritual recovery of a once declining mining town that has lasted over 40 years.
10 min read
May
23
Answering the Call of the Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race

Answering the Call of the Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race

The videos of the Leadville 100 MTB race were like flint scraping against the ragged edges of my broken heart. There was a spark. It didn’t take long to ignite a flicker of hope, something I hadn’t felt in months. I could do that race. I don’t know how I know, but I know. I should at least try.
9 min read