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| Gary Staines | |
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Favorite Races: 5K on St. Patrick’s Day (New Course) Salin’ Shoes Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine Career Highlights: 1988 Olympic Games 5000 meters 1989 World Cross Country Silver Team Medalist – 13th overall 1989 World Cup - Barcelona 1990 4th Place Commonwealth Games 10,000 meters 1990 Silver Medal European Championships 5,000 meters 1991 Finalist – World Championships 5,000 meter - Tokyo 1992 Set World Best 10 Miles in 46 minutes 11 seconds 1993 European 10,000 meters Finalist – Helsinki 1994 5th Place Chicago Marathon 2:11.25 Personal Records: 800 meters 1m 49.2 1000 meters 2m 21.3 2000 meters 4m 53.83 One Mile 3m 53.84 3,000 meters 7m 41.49 Two Miles 8m 22.67 5K 13:14.21 10K 27:47.78 Ten Miles 46:11 ˝ Marathon 61m 54 seconds Marathon 2 hours 11.25 |
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| Linda Staines | |
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Background Linda has been running in Colorado Springs for the past five years after moving from the UK. Prior to moving to Colorado, Linda worked for the London Marathon. She and husband Gary are owners of the Colorado Springs Runners Roost. They have been in sports merchandising for the past seven years. Linda’s athletic abilities have placed her in the Olympic Games, World Cup, European Championships, and World Championships. She is also a current Great Britain Masters Record holder in several events. Linda has a true love for chocolate (she is a self proclaimed Chocoholic) and Lattes. When she is in training mode, she chooses the Asics Landreth . Favorite Races: Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine Bislett Games Sailin’ Shoes 5K 5K on St. Patrick’s Day (new course, as a spectator) Career Highlights: 1988 Olympic Games, 400m, 4 x 400m 1991 / 1993 World Champions 400m, 4 x 400m Bronze Medal 1986, 1990, 1994 Commonwealth Games – 400m Silver Medal, 4 x 400m 2 Gold Medals, One Silver 1990 / 1994 European Championships 400m, 4 x 400m Bronze Medal 1989 World Cup Team Europe 4 x 400 1994 World Cup Great Britain 4 x 400m 2003 London Marathon 3:23.25 Current Great Britain Masters record holder in 400m, 600m and 800m |
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| Ken Boggs | |
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Background Ken has been an athlete and more specifically a runner for the last 26 years. Six of those years have been spent here in Colorado on the Front Range. Employed in running specialty for the last ten years, Ken truly knows the products he sells. Ken’s top pick for shoes is the Asics 2100 Series and the Mizuno Inspire. Ken is also a scholar when it comes to running, choosing his Masters thesis on “The Effects of Running on Self Esteem". In his running career, Ken has run a total of 13 marathons, one ultra marathon and numerous other racing distances. His typical weekly mileage ranges from 50 to 55 miles. Fueling those miles is Big City Potato Burritos and Jamba Juice. Favorite Races: Boston Marathon Athens Marathon Bare Buns Run 5K Career Highlights: Qualifying for Boston during the Air Force Marathon – Ken ran 25 seconds shy of a 15 year Personal Record at the age of 42. |
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| Jenna Dorsey-Spitz | |
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Background Jenna was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado. She has been a resident of the Springs since 2003. Jenna loves running and thinks everyone should make it a part of their lives! When training Jenna prefers the Mizuno Wave Rider and the
Brooks Adrenaline 6.
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| Jeff Turner | |
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Background Jeff has been a lifetime runner. He participated in the triathlon for 10 years before returning to running in 2002. During his triathlon days, Jeff qualified for age group Duathlon World Championships in 2002. Since moving to Colorado Springs in May 2006, Jeff has had the
opportunity to run Boulder Bolder, 5K on St. Patrick's Day, and the Alex Hoag
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