MEET
JUNKO KAZUKAWA
ABOUT JUNKO
Junko Kazukawa is a Japanese-born ultrarunner who currently lives in Denver, Colorado, U.S. A two-time breast-cancer survivor, Kazukawa competes in marathon, ultramarathon and cycling events. She was the first person to complete the Leadville series and the Ultrarunning Grand Slam in a single year.
Ultra distance athlete
Junko Mountain Training Ultra endurance Coach
Elite Personal trainer at Colorado Athletic Club Tabor
Group Fitness Instructor
2 times Breast Cancer survivor
Running coordinator – Currently working on building a running community and training programs for CAC runners
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Education
University of Northern Colorado
B.A. in Kinesiology/ Fitness and Exercise
M.A. in Exercise Physiology
Certifications
UESCA Certified Running Coach
ACE Personal trainer
ACE Group Fitness Instructor
Schwinn Cycling
Stages Cycling
ViPR, TRX, BOSU
ULTRA DISTANCE ENDURANCE ATHLETE
Runners Roost Mountain Ultra Team
2015 Grandslam – (series of 4 oldest 100 miles races in USA in one season) Female 1st
2014, 2015 Leadwoman (6 race series in Leadville marathon, 50 mile and 100 mile mountain bike, 50 mile and 100 mile trail run, and 10k run, in one season) – 3rd
Ultra Trail of Mount Fuji
Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc
Ultra Fiord in Patagonia Chile ( 2nd Female )
Total 15 100 miler finisher
More 50 milers
50 Marathons finisher
AWARDS
2018 3rd Behind the Rocks 50 Mile (Age group)
2017 3rd Colorado Residence Badass by Elevation Outdoor voted by readers
2015 Sports Women of Colorado
Ultrarunning/ Inspiration award
2014, 2015, 2016 MVP for Runners Roost Mountain Ultra Team
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