Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Lafuma Athlete Takes Pikes Peak Marathon

Corinne Favre, sponsored by Lafuma with the Active Trail footwear and clothing finished in 1st place for women this Sunday, August 21st at the US Pikes Peak Marathon in Manitou Springs, CO.

The “America’s Ultimate Challenge” is a 26 mile race, starting at 6,295 ft (1,918 m) and reaching the summit at 14,110 ft (4,299m) and then returning to the starting point. Temperature at the 6,000 ft, 80 F (26C), temperature at summit, 35 F (2C…)!

Corinne finished the race in 4h 31mn 20sec finishing as the 1st woman and 16th place overall!

She is the leading woman in the Sky Race World Series winning 4 of the 5 races this season!

For more detailed information on the race, you can visit the website www.pikespeakmarathon.org


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