Based in Golden, Colorado, Colleen is an ultramarathon coach specializing in coaching the 100-mile distance. She also assists with Boundless’s Marketing and Communication efforts.

Colleen’s mission is to build an authentic coach-athlete relationship with communication and empathy at the forefront. Colleen is skilled with athlete goal setting, working with her athletes to carefully track progress in training, as well as mental well-being and motivation. She is especially interested in working with the “over 30” population but has coached athletes ages 24-54.

Colleen has coached beginners to experienced, Boston-qualifying athletes, determined to meet athletes exactly where they are.

As a dedicated ultra athlete herself, Colleen prefers the 100-mile distance for the mental challenge and has completed over 25 ultramarathons and six 100 milers in the last five years, including Leadville 100. She’s made it a mission to inspire other athletes over 30 to dream big at any age. Colleen also enjoys rock climbing all throughout Colorado with her partner, and enjoys painting, training her dog, and photography on the side.

Coaching Specialties

• Marathon- 100 milers

Education and Certifications

• UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach
• Trained in Crucial Conversations tactics
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Minor in Graphic Design (Ohio State University, 2015)

Published ultrarunning journalist:

• The Hidden Costs of Ultramarathons (Outside RUN 2024)

• Why Ultrarunners Face a Higher Risk of Skin Cancer and Decreased Running Performance (UltraSignUp 2025)

• “Stay Soft”: A Complementary Mindset to “Stay Hard” (UltraSignUp 2025)

Notable Running History and Awards

• Leadville 100 mile run finisher
• 1st female, 3rd overall at Buffalo Run 100 miler (2023)
• 1st female, 3rd overall at Barr Lake 50k (2025)
• 2nd female, 7th overall at Coldwater Rumble 100 miler (2025)
• 2nd female at Ultra Fest 50 miler (2021)
• 12th female at Silver Rush 50 miler (2025)
• 6 x 100 miler finishes

Instagram: @_miracle_miles_