This article was first published in the Leadville Today. By Kathy Bedell.
This Sunday, March 13, Merilee Maupin, former Race Director of the Leadville Trail 100 (LT100) will be honored with a Sportswoman of Colorado award. The honor recognizes Colorado’s outstanding female athletes, coaches, mentors and others who have contributed to girls’ and women’s athletics.
“Within all the plans, work and infrastructure of the Leadville Trail 100 events,” said business partner Ken Chlouber who submitted her application for the Sportswoman award, “Merilee’s unique presence brought the one intangible that became the foundation for all that followed: Heart.” Click for full article.