Boulder Underground

“Since moving to Colorado in 2023, it’s been a goal to join the sub 40 club for the BolderBoulder. The last two years, I missed this goal… by a few seconds!! After making a few adjustments to the race schedule earlier this year, Matt crafted a training plan to help me achieve this goal.

During this race, I experienced a wide range of emotions. The large bottlenecks kept me off my pace target by nearly a minute for the first two miles, which was incredibly discouraging. After the incline of mile 3, I almost swallowed my pride and accepted a sub-optimal result… but I kept pushing. I remember Matt telling me that the race doesn’t start until Mile 5, so if I could hang on until then, I had a chance to hit my goal.

Once I got into the stadium, I looked down at my watch and saw I had less than 90 seconds to get across the finish line. I dug deep and gave it all I had… and clocked a 39:59!!

I’m so grateful for Matt’s words of wisdom over the years and the robust training plan he put together to help me achieve my goals!”

- Kevin Brachle ()

• Coached by Matt Hensley
• Photos provided by Kevin Brachle

“With a late-ish start time, the weather will be noticeably warmer at the finish line. We’ll give the temps a B-, so the cloud cover and humidity will be major factors on race day performance… As far as London standards, Saturday morning will be bone dry, and Sunday’s dew points won’t bother you too much.”

Connor Lewis ()
• Meteorologists
• Boulder Underground Athlete
• BU Coach Matt Hensley

Learn more about the London forecast and our new project - BU Marathoncast - with our race meteorologist, Connor Lewis, at the link in our bio.

“I’ve been chasing a sub 3 for a while and knew I needed help, so reached out to Matt at Bolder Underground. Great decision! It was a long road with setbacks along the way, but…”

- Michael Panza ()

“Understanding Boston’s climate and this year’s forecast is crucial to having a fun day.”

Connor Lewis ()
• Meteorologists
• Boulder Underground Athlete
• BU Coach Matt Hensley

We’re excited to share a new project we’ve been working on - BU Marathoncast - with our race meteorologist, Connor Lewis.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

+ more Boston forecast updates coming soon!

“I’m going to Disney!”

The Founder of Boulder Underground, Matt Hensley, won the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by State Farm last Sunday with a time of 2:29.

Photo courtesy of Run Disney ().

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” - Regardless of where someone is at in their journey, we believe everybody is an athlete, and love helping people reach their potential.”

Matt Hensley

VoyageDenver Interview
By Eric Garcia
Published October 8, 2024

Get to know our Boulder Underground Coaches with these rapid fire questions -

Meet Melissa Hensley Coleman ()!

Your best coaching moment? Being in Chicago to see an athlete I coach qualify for Boston with a 10 minute PR. I still get teary thinking about it.

Favorite race - Richmond Half Marathon!

Favorite workout - 16 miles w/2x4 miles @ HMP

Favorite training shoe - New Balance SC Trainer

Favorite racing shoe - New Balance SC Elite or the old school NB 1400!

Favorite runner - Sara Vaughn :)

PR’S
• Mile - 5:03
• Half Marathon - 1:26:12
• Marathon - 3:06:02

🔗 Link in our bio for more fun facts about Melissa.

Saddle up for your weekend long run!

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