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Boulder’s Lorraine Moller, Boston Marathon winner and four-time Olympian

April 17th, 2023

Lorraine Moller is a name synonymous with the Boston Marathon, one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. She won the women’s division of the marathon in 1984, becoming the first New Zealand woman to achieve this feat. This win was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and it cemented Moller’s place in running history. Moller was born in New Zealand, in 1955. It was running that captured Moller’s heart, and she began competing in track and cross-country events as a teenager. Over the years, Moller continued to hone her skills and became a dominant force... Read More

Boulder and the Boston Marathon Special Connection

April 17th, 2023

Boulder, Colorado, is a unique and storied city that is rich in history and known for its outdoor recreation, including running. In the running world, Boulder is renowned for its connection to the Boston Marathon, one of the oldest and most prestigious marathons in the world. Many Boulder residents have run this race in the past, and for good reason. The Boston Marathon has a special place in the hearts of many runners. For decades, it has been a symbol of the pinnacle of long-distance running, an event that requires months of intense training and dedication to qualify. The race, which began in... Read More