There are many ways to see Colorado, and Ashley Forshey plans to see 587 miles of the state on foot. Forshey is planning to run from the northern border of Colorado, starting on Route 287, to the southern border, ending south of Pagosa Springs. The goal is to complete the adventure in two weeks with a small crew supporting her.
“For anyone who doesn’t really know me and my story, most people think I’m crazy,” Forshey said. “For the people who know me, they still think I’m crazy but know that there is a lot of thought, preparation and determination behind the crazy idea.”
The West Vail resident has learned that running is very therapeutic for her, but she isn’t just logging the miles for herself. She wants to give back and bring awareness to military veterans. She has been thinking about this nearly 600-mile run for two years.
“I was yearning for something so challenging that it seems unfeasible. But I also wanted to apply a ‘why’ to my challenge. So, my ‘why’ is to run for a cause. I am running this for Patrol Base Abbate, a veteran nonprofit that has given me purpose and community,” Forshey said. “I am trying to give back to them to give other veterans and service members the opportunity to find their purpose and a supporting and understanding community.”