Meet the Team: Alex "Axel" Nichols

Name: Alex Nichols

Age: 26

Hometown: Minneapolis MN

Current residence: Old Colorado City, CO

Sponsors: INOvB

Personal Bests:
9:10 3k Steeple 14:47 5k (on the same day!)
52:20 Ten Mile
2:30:32 Marathon
2:20 Pikes Peak Ascent
there are a lot of traditional race distances that I have yet to run

Notable Achievements:
14th Place at Division 3 cross country nationals
3 time top 5 finisher at Pikes Peak Ascent
2 time top 5 at Barr Trail Mountain Race
2010 Triple Crown of Running overall winner

Goals for 2012:
Break the team record at Mt. Washington with Team Colorado!
Win Barr Trail Mountain Race
Win Pikes Peak Marathon
Win North Face 50 in San Fran
Stay healthy

Favorite trails:
The secret trail up North Cheyenne Creek to the top of Almagre Mtn

Favorite workout:
24x400

Favorite races:
Barr Trail Mountain Race