Melody Fairchild

The seeds for BMWs started right here in Boulder when director Melody Fairchild was a youth runner herself. She grew up running in the mountains west of town. At Boulder High, she competed in cross country and track, winning multiple state titles. In 1990, Melody became the fastest high school girl in the U.S. when she won a national cross country championship, setting a course record that still stands. On the track, Melody was the first American girl to break 10 minutes in the two-mile.

After high school, Melody faced challenges common to young female athletes. With resilience, she overcame them. She went on to earn many world-class level achievements, including a bronze medal at the World Cross Country Championships.

Now, Melody is a top master’s runner and inspiring coach. Her running experience speaks for itself. Yet the great care and open heart she brings to BMWs is why her young athletes are reaching milestones. Melody knows the proper balance needed for positive youth running. Her fellow coaches follow suit. The BMW team lights a spark in its athletes, which burns bright into high school and beyond.

Career highlights include:

• First HS girl in U.S. History to break 10 min. for 2 miles. (9:55:00)
• Two-time Footlocker XC Champion (’90,’91), current course record holder (16:39, 5k).
• Bronze Medalist, Jr. World XC Championships, Antwerp, Belgium 1991
• 8-time Colorado state champion and Current State Record holder in 3200, 1600, ’89-‘91
• NCCA All American Track and XC, UO Ducks, ’92-‘96
• NCAA Champion, 3000m indoors, UO Ducks, ‘96
• Two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, 10k (’96) and Marathon (2000)
• U.S World Track and Field Championships Team Member, 1997, 5k

Professional:

• Salomon Running Ambassador Head Coach, Boulder Mountain Warriors Kid's Running Club
• Director, Melody Fairchild Running Camp (2007-present)
• Graduate, Cortical Field Re-Education certification Program, 2010
• Steens Mountain Running Camp Staff and Guest Speaker, 2000-current
• Graduate, University of Oregon, B.A., English, ‘96
• Assistant Track coach, Willamette University, ‘04
• Assistant XC Coach, Wellesley College, ‘03
• Head Girls XC Coach, Simsbury HS, Ct., ‘00

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