"I've been running since I was a kid. I ran cross-country and track in high school, sort of ran in college (I ran D3 and was pretty terrible and always injured), then got more competitive and consistent once I graduated. Running is absolutely a lifestyle for me. I've never known life without running. I have run hundreds, maybe even thousands of races at this point in my life, and each time I learn something new. Running has given me the most incredible experiences, while utterly destroying me at times. I am currently dealing with a calcaneal stress reaction, and I am angry and in pain. This week I turn 35, and sometimes I think time is running out and maybe my body is falling apart. But then I look at all the women runners in their 40s and 50s who continue to inspire me, and I know this sport is something I'll be doing for the rest of my life. Joan Benoit Samuelson just ran a 3:36 marathon in Chicago at age 68.I just got back from the NYC marathon and I do feel a little sense of pride knowing that I've been doing this running thing for decades, while some people just discovered it last year and think they know everything about run culture. I love that everyone wants to be a runner now, but I hope the people making lots of money off run club partnerships and brand collabs are finding meaning in running beyond social clout and dollars. Running is so personal to me, and I will never take it for granted."

"I feel like we as humans are born with innate talents and interests, and art is one of those things for me. It would be a waste for me to not utilize my art and be able to share it with others. I don't think all of my art is even that good, but to avoid doing it would feel like something is missing in my soul, like it's trapped or suppressed. I actually get depressed when I go months without any sort of creative outlet or ability to express myself. It feels like a piece of me has been shut away. I also spend way too much time staring at screens because it's my job to be on a computer sending emails and coordinating digital content. I feel like the physical act of putting a paintbrush to a canvas, or scribbling a felt pen on paper is a total act of rebellion against screen time. Running and art might be the only two things left in the world that don't require me to be on a phone or a screen. I can completely disconnect and leave the world behind."

"There are so many parallels. The biggest thing for me would be the repetitive motion. Studies tell us that repetition in motion releases dopamine because it creates a sense of safety and predictability. Most of my artwork is a lot of repeated motions executed through brushstrokes and lines. The small movements culminate into a larger painting that feels complete. Running of course is like that. You finish a run that took you 20,000 steps. Similarly, I will finish a painting that takes 20,000 brushstrokes. Running and art also require a lot of discipline, and for me personally it's hard to be satisfied. I get frustrated with my art and think it's never good enough. I also never think my running is good enough. It's definitely the critic inside of me, and as I get old I'm softer and more patient with myself. I have to remind myself that it's a privilege to do either. I get to run, just like I get to make beautiful things with my hands."

"I don't advertise it really. I should create an Instagram for my art. For now you can follow me at @allimary_ and I promise I'll create an art account. I will also host a gallery in LA and Denver, that's my goal for 2026."

"I was born and raised in San Diego. My dad was stationed there during his time in the Navy. I was really lucky to grow up in such a beautiful place. We moved to the hill country in Texas right after I finished my freshman year of high school. I spent a couple years working in kitchens after I graduated and ended up moving to Austin. I lived there for 7 years before moving to Colorado four years ago now. I live in Golden, close enough to the city but nestled right against the Front Range trails where I spend a lot of my time."

"I'm wearing a lot hats at the moment. I started a pizza pop up/catering business called sometimes.pizza with some really good friends earlier this year. Keep your eyes peeled for the next event or send us an email if you're looking to have a pizza party! I also work at BPRunCo, a local run shop in Wheat Ridge selling running shoes, gear and nutrition. I also just picked up a part-time sales position for Open Fuel, a nutrition company in Cape Town, South Africa and my go to when training or racing. I am a model within the running space for brands like Janji, Topo Athletic, Roark and Hoka. Then, I'm also consulting and training staff for a bakery opening up in Golden early next spring."

"I've been running my whole life. I spent sophomore and junior year running the open 400m and the mile relay. My fastest 400m was 51.2 and I have no clue how I did that. I ran a 5K for fun in December in 2014 but didn't run another race until The Rattler 50K in April of 2023. I got the bug that day. My friend Ben took me out for my first real mountain trail run. He makes the best bread in Colorado, Kinship Bread.I had known about ultras since 2017 after hearing the likes of Courtney Dauwalter, Zach Bitter and Cam Hanes on podcasts and Youtube videos. I thought there was a handful of people that ran these crazy 100 and 240 mile races . Even then a marathon seemed crazy to me. Little did I know."

"Running has now seeped into every facet of my life. I’ve made so many new friends and found new opportunities through running. I feel like I can connect with people everywhere I go and those people have impacted my life in a bigger way than I can even understand. I get to travel to incredible places and explore them on foot. It brings me so much joy that I get to share with other people in my life whether they run or not. It’s infectious in that way. Running is a discipline that has helped me orient myself towards other goals. It has helped me accomplish things that I otherwise wouldn’t have dreamed of."

"I'm racing my second marathon in December but not going for the fastest time or anything crazy. The goal is to put in a great training block, execute a solid race and recover to be ready for a season of 50K's starting with Black Canyon come February. We'll see how things line up after that.I can be reached on Instagram @trout.roe"