Michael Sandrock

Running Writer

Contact Michael via e-mail

Beat: Running

Bio: Michael Sandrock is a former University of Colorado track and cross country runner and honors graduate, and the author of "Running with the Legends" and "Running Tough." He has personal bests of 30:23 for 10K and 2:24:30 in the marathon. His undergraduate degree was in molecular, cellular and developmental biology, and he received a masters degree in business from CU. He worked as an organic chemist before becoming and award-winning journalist.

In 1986, Sandrock started the non-profit group "Shoes for Africa," now called "One World Running." The all-volunteer organization ships shoes to needy youth and puts on races around the world. Details: www.oneworldrunning.com

Started at the Daily Camera: 1998

Recent stories:

• Sandrock: The Bolder Boulder’s cold-weather counterpart
  December 1, 2008
• Sandrock: Thanksgiving running traditions old and new
  November 24, 2008
• Sandrock: Dita at starting line of post-competitive career
  November 17, 2008
• Sandrock: Catch some cross country action this weekend
  November 10, 2008
• Sandrock: Voters changed the course of Boulder
  November 3, 2008
• Sandrock: Author captures the spirit of the New York City Marathon
  October 27, 2008
• Sandrock: Boulder busting with triathletes
  October 20, 2008
• Sandrock: Making Boulder a Kenyan home away from home
  October 6, 2008
• Sandrock: Rocky Mountain Shootout
  September 30, 2008
• Sandrock: Marathoner’s coach reflects on gold-medal strategies
  September 22, 2008
• See full list of stories by Michael Sandrock...

• Election 2008
• JonBenet Ramsey
• SnowZone - winter sports
• Ongoing Coverage: Adverse Possession Case
• Ongoing Coverage: Midyette Baby Death
• Ongoing Coverage: Linda Damm Homicide
• Ongoing Coverage: Washington Village Project