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
Boundless Ultra Running Coach
Junko Mountain Training Ultra endurance Coach
Endurance coaching and Strength training for endurance athletes
Group Fitness Instructor
2 times Breast Cancer survivor
Running coordinator – Currently working on building a running community and training programs for endurance athletes
Specialities
Trail Running
Ultra Distance
Marathon/Half Marathon
Strength Training for Endurance Athlete
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Education
B.A. in Kinesiology/Fitness and Exercise
M.A. in Exercise Physiology
UESCA Certified Running & Ultra Running Coach
UESCA Personal trainer
Currently studying for Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification
ACE Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
Schwinn & Stages Cycling
ViPR, TRX, BOSU
Wilderness First Responder
CPR/AED/First aid
Bilingual – Japanese and English
ULTRA DISTANCE ENDURANCE ATHLETE
BPRUNCO Team Sponsored
2015 Grandslam – 1st Female (series of 4 oldest 100 miles races in USA in one season)
2014, 2015 Leadwoman – 3rd Female (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)
Ultra Trail of Mount Fuji
Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc
Ultra Fiord in Patagonia Chile ( 2nd Female )
Finished a total of 21 – 100 mile races
Multiple 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
