Meet the GUE Directors
Education: University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse in LaCrosse, WI (B.S., 1993); Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC (M.S., 1995); University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO (Ph.D., 2008)
Scott Drum, Ph.D., Camp Director
Scott and his wife, Liz, reside in Gunnison, CO. Scott is the High Altitude Performance Lab (HAPLab) Director at Western State College of Colorado and an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation & Exercise & Sport Science.
- Cardiac and cancer exercise rehabilitation programming
- Sport physiology testing
- Exercise prescription related to endurance training
- Yearly involvement with the American College of Sports Medicine both regionally and nationally
- Routinely write for Trail Runner Magazine, Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine, and research journals
- 3X Wisconsin State High School champion in cross country and track (1987-1989)
- University of Kentucky (1989-1991) and University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (1991-1993) in cross country and track
- Unofficial record holder with twin brother, Greg, related to running the 40-mile length of Isle Royale National Park, MI (in Lake Superior) on the Greenstone Ridge Trail in 7:07:00 (summer 2007)
Duncan Callahan, Ultra Run Camp Director and Head Running Coach
Husband, father, and champion ultra runner Duncan Callahan brings 5 years of high-level ultra performance and experience to the table. Recently, (Spring 2011) Callahan launched his successful online coaching business ‘Strategic Endurance,’ to help others in their pursuit of ‘ultra-excellence’. Callahan’s passion is now squarely centered on helping others reach their long-term goals on the trails and in the mountains.
Duncan began racing ultras in 2007, but burst onto the scene with a win at the 2008 Leadville Trail 100. It was Callahan’s first 100-mile victory at Leadville that gave him the confidence in pursuing ultra-running and coaching at a high level. Callahan’s 2009 race season consisted of 7 podium finishes in 7 ultra events, including a 2nd place finish at the Rocky Raccoon 50 mile with a PR of 6:11, a victory and course record at the 2009 Moab 100, a 3rd place effort at the 2009 Leadville Trail 100, and a course record performance at the Grand Teton 50 mile. Pushing into 2010, Callahan battled back from an early season slump to set a course record of 6 hours 50 minutes in route to winning the Leadville Silver Rush 50 mile in July. He followed that up with a strong victory over a deep field at the 2010 Leadville 100, finishing 1st with a time of 17:43. 2 weeks after this performance, Callahan placed 2nd at the Grand Teton 100 with a time of 19 hours and 3 minutes.
Callahan began ‘Strategic Endurance Coaching‘ in the spring of 2011 while winning both the Spring Desert Ultra 50 mile and the Sun Mountain 50 mile. Duncan and his wife Annie welcomed the arrival of their first beautiful child (Daughter Jordan Elizabeth) in July. Exciting times indeed! Other 2011 results included an 8th place showing at the Hardrock 100 and a 9th place showing at Callahan’s 5th consecutive Leadville Trail 100.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: (2 x Leadville 100 Champion) (2008 & 2010)
2011 - Hardrock 100 Mile - 8th Place - 30:57
2011 - Sun Mountain 50 Mile - 1st Place - 6:16 - Course Record
2011 - Spring Desert Ultra 50 Mile - 1st Place - 7:38
2010 - Grand Teton 100 Mile - 2nd Place - 19:03
2010 - Leadville 100 Mile - 1st Place - 17:43 - Personal Record
2010 - Silver Rush 50 Mile - 1st Place - 6:50 - Course Record
2009 - Grand Teton 50 Mile - 1st Place - 7:33
2009 - Leadville Trail 100 Mile - 3rd Place 18:26
2009 - Spring Desert Ultra 25 Mile - 1st Place - 3:10 - Personal Record
2009 - Moab 100 Mile - 1st Place - 18:51 - Course Record
2009 - Rocky Raccoon 50 Mile - 2nd Place - 6:11 - Personal Record
2008 - Leadville 100 Mile - 1st Place - 18:02
2008 - San Juan Solstice 50 Mile - 3rd Place – 9:45
2007 - Spring Desert Ultra 50 Mile - 1st Place - 7:41 – Then Course Record
