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Start of the Woodland Park Mayor's Cup

2012-08-11T18:05:24.708Z

Gerald Romero, 40, of Colorado Springs, won the Woodland Park Mayor's Cup 10K on Saturday, charging through a hilly course in a new age-group record time of 36 minutes, 57 seconds. The old record for 40 to 49-year-old male runners was 37:11 set in 1993 by Al Grimme. Amanda Schumacher, 27, of Lake George, won the women's race in 52:07.
About 200 runners stepped to the starting line for the 23rd running of the event, which also included a 5K run. The race is a fundraiser for the Woodland Park Parks and Recreation department.
Joe Hopfe, 17, of Woodland Park, won the 5K with a time of 17:47. Savanah Ebhert, 16, of Woodland Park, clocked 22:05 to win the women's race.

Ken and Christie Foster talk about the Mancos Project, sustainble living and running

2012-05-13T01:02:37.033Z

t's always a good day when you get to hang out with Ken and Christie Foster, the "First Couple" of running in Colorado Springs. They're being sponsored by the Mancos Project, described on the organization's website as a "broad-based project located in southwest Colorado (that) is fundamentally a running club that values the importance of maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. The core group members (including Team Earth Elite), live together, work an organic garden together, and strive to become more sustainable in their daily lives."
The Fosters won the men's and women's titles at the Knights 5K Challenge on Saturday in Palmer Park in Colorado Springs. Ken is attempting to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials 10K. Christie is is running in the Cleveland Half Marathon next week. She hopes to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials.

Michele Suszek: Former Go-Go Dancer wins Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race 25K

2012-04-28T23:13:01.481Z

Michele Suszek of Lone Tree has given up the spotlight of Go-Go Dancing and is focused on running. She pulled away from a tough lead group on Saturday to win the Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race 25K at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Suszek clocked 1:58:19 over the rolling foothills trails. Brandi Erholtz of Evergreen placed second in 2:02:04, followed by Amy Friedman of Lafayette in 2:03:28.
Suszek danced in clubs for years and also competed in Figure (simlar to bodybuilding) competitor. She said she loved both, but running comes first.