Quotes by Mike Coulter

“Its a personal challenge. Its not so much that youre out there to beat other people. This is the race that you brag about at the water cooler Monday morning because you started it and you finished it.”

“I think it is the most challenging race in the city. This year, it is the longest competitive race in the city.”

“Its well-established, certainly within the Southwest.”

“It looks like the weather is going to be perfect for the race, and hopefully well exceed last years numbers. I think I ran the race for 12 years. Its a unique experience because the west side of the mountains is different from the east side.”

“I remember running the race in the snow, then getting sunburn after the race. Its typical for it to be pretty chilly in the morning, but were not overly concerned.”