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Amanda McCracken

Amanda McCracken is Colorado-based journalist.

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History

How the Bolder Boulder 10K Became One of the World’s Most Cherished Road Races

45,000 runners are expected to run this year’s Memorial Day 10K on May 29

Lowe would occasionally wake up and momentarily forget he was trapped in a stationary body that was quickly breaking down. His mind, however, was still whip sharp.
Climbing

The Last Words of the World's Greatest Alpinist

In Lowe's final interview with a journalist, the legendary climber reflected on risk and what a climb was really worth

New research explains why it is that athletes who follow rituals are more successful.
Training & Performance

How Rituals Could Help You Win

Don't feel bad about your semineurotic prerace protocol. It might be one of the keys to your success.