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We catch up with Rachael Rudel after a busy weekend of racing! The Horsetooth Half is an iconic half marathon in Fort Collins and almost half the team toed the line, along with half of Fort Collins (probably).

We will cover Rachael's training and how it compares this year to last year, some of her goals for the upcoming and what keeps her chasing down these running dreams.

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We catch up with Coach Craig, our team coach for over 6 months now!

Craig is from Loveland, CO. He played all the sports growing up until he discovered a calling for endurance activities. He has a passion for running, triathlons, climbing 14ers, and spending time with his wife and two year old daughter.

Craig really enjoys helping people get healthy so they can enjoy an active lifestyle without limitations. He also enjoys seeing people achieve their optimal performance through coaching and bridging the gap between rehab and performance.

Academic and Professional:

Graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a bachelor's degree in Integrative Physiology

Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Craig has practiced as a physical therapist for 15 years, specializing in endurance athletes. He has worked with and consulted with numerous professional runners, cyclists, and triathletes.

Craig is a faculty member for the Postural Restoration Institute, traveling around the country to educate Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, coaches, and other healthcare professionals about the treatment of patterned lumbo-pelvic femoral pathomechanics.

Athletic:

• Formal Athletic Achievements
• Has completed 9 marathons including Boston and New York
• Three time Ironman finisher including qualifying for and competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2016
• Multiple Ironman 70.3 finisher, qualifying for and competing in the 70.3 World Championships in 2021
• PRs: 5k: 16:11, 10k: 34:50, Half: 1:16, Full marathon: 2:45
• Random Athletic Achievements
• Biked across the country in 2006
• Biked from Fort Collins to Yellowstone and back in 2008
• Biked the Kokapelli Trail in Colorado and Utah
• Ran Rim to Rim to Rim in 2022
• Certified Alligator Wrestler

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