Why I'm Running 2,000 Miles down the Colorado River

After months of planning, training and more spreadsheets than I care to admit, I have some very big news to share!

I've just set off on the longest and most challenging river run of my life.

A daunting 2,000 miles along the Colorado River, from its source in the Rocky Mountains to the desert where it runs dry. In less than 100 days. In peak summer! 

Let me explain why

The Colorado River supports 40 million people, 16 million jobs and more than $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity across the American West. But after decades of drought, overuse and rising demand, it has reached a breaking point. Plummeting reservoir levels, record-low runoff from snow and a deepening drought are making 2026 one of the most challenging years the basin has faced.

Some people think I'm crazy to run 2,000 miles down the length of a river. They might be right...

But over the next 100 days, I'd love for you to join me in spirit. To see everything I see and learn everything I learn.

I'll run through extraordinary landscapes and meet the people whose lives, livelihoods and communities depend on this river — farmers, scientists, Tribal leaders and businesses who know it inside out. This isn’t just a run. It's a chance to make their voices heard and keep the river running for generations.

And because some of the best conversations happen outside conference rooms, we'll be hosting community runs throughout the summer. We kicked things off in Boulder with a 5k and there’s plenty more to come. If you're in the area, I hope to see you there!

Find out more at www.keeptheriverrunning.com and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates from the road. And if there's a person, place or story you think belongs on this journey, I'd love to hear about it.

I can't wait to share the next 100 days with you.

Let's go! 

Mina | #KeepTheRiverRunning