Originally from Kentucky, Kristi and Anthony moved to Salida in 2021. They had spent nearly two decades in Charlotte NC and were ready to trade the traffic for mountain air.

Anthony is a running and mountain biking enthusiast, which is what initially brought the Millers to Salida. He was traveling from North Carolina to Colorado to compete in the Leadville races when the family decided they preferred the small mountain town charm over the city lifestyle.  Over the past several years, Anthony has completed the Leadville 100, High Lonesome 100, Black Canyon Ultras, Moab Red Hot Ultras, Sawatch Ascent, Run Through Time, two NYC Marathons, multiple other races, and completed the entire Lead Challenge in 2023. 

Kristi is the engine behind 7000 Feet, managing inventory, vendor relationships, purchases, and the day-to-day logistics. When she’s not at the store, you’ll likely find Kristi on the tennis court or heading out for a short run. While ultramarathons aren’t on her personal bucket list, she’s an enthusiastic crew chief for Anthony and loves being part of the race-day energy and trail community.  

Kristi and Anthony are proud parents of three awesome teenagers and enjoy the laid-back, lifestyle they’ve found in Salida.  The Millers bought 7000 Feet in the fall of 2025 with the goal of ensuring that the store remains a community center for runners.

When Evan first moved to Salida, one of the first things he did was visit the new running store in town, 7000 Feet Running Company. From there, he began showing up to group runs and quickly became an integral part of Salida’s running community. Evan is known for leading group runs at a fun, welcoming pace and making newcomers feel at home.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find Evan racing for himself—he’s far more likely to be pacing friends to the finish line. Though Evan has competed in sub ultra distance races of varying lengths in the past, he prefers running with friends and community. He's almost always up for a short lap up S Mountain or a 35+ mile run from downtown Salida to the summit of Mt. Shavano and back.

While Evan may no longer race competitively, he brings deep experience in helping athletes achieve their goals. He spent years working as a snowboard race coach, with athletes earning both regional and national titles. Evan also serves on Chaffee County Search and Rescue, where he leads the technical rope rescue team and participates on other specialized teams. He’s always happy to share knowledge and tips to help others stay safe while running or exploring in the backcountry

Josh is originally from Illinois but finally settled in Salida after retiring from the Army after 22 years of service.  He’s been with the store since 2023 and loves helping our local community find the best gear for their runs and hikes.  

Josh enjoys ultra-distance running and has completed all distances between 50k to 100 miles.  His favorite race is High Lonesome 100 and considers it his best experience by far.  Future goals include the Hardrock 100 and he’s seriously thinking of a 200 miler one day.  

When he’s not working at 7000 Feet you can find him running local trails and mountains, spending time with his wife Jeana and their two labs Ember and Maverick, or hanging out here with the team nerding out about all the latest shoes and gear coming in.  

Growing up in Minnesota and spending over a decade in Tucson, Arizona, Matt developed a lifelong passion for endurance sports and outdoor living. In 2023, Matt moved to the Salida area to embrace small-town life and the inspiring landscape of the mountains.

With more than 30 years of running experience, Matt's journey began with road running in the 1990s, evolved into duathlons and triathlons (including four Ironman competitions) in the early 2000s, and transitioned to a focus on trail running in 2009. Since then, Matt has completed over 75 ultra-distance events, including more than ten 100-mile ultras.

Matt is passionate about helping others discover the joy of being active, getting outdoors, and connecting with nature. Matt finds fulfillment in sharing insights with other runners and guiding those just starting out, continually encouraging an active, outdoor-focused lifestyle.

Having been born and raised in Colorado I've been able to spend a great deal of my life exploring this state and region.  I have 15 years of ultrarunning experience and 25 years of experience with various endurance sports. 

Whether running, skiing, hiking, camping, biking, hunting or Jeeping, getting outside has been a priority.  More recently, spending time exploring with my wife and two young children has been the greatest adventure yet.

I’m Jackson a high school cross country and track athlete. When I’m not on the trail or track I love to river surf, road bike and ski!

I have been running for 5 years and believe working as a team is the biggest key to success.

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