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Born and raised in the Greater Milwaukee area, Lauren attended South Milwaukee H.S. prior to Western State Colorado University, where she earned a degree in Art, minoring in Outdoor Recreation. While competing for the Mountaineers, Lauren was a DII standout, earning multiple All-American honors, and setting the school record in the 10,000 meters. Since leaving WSCU, Kleppin has continued her dominance in the world of distance running, with a victory at the 2013 Carlsbad Marathon, runner-up finish at the 2014 USA Half-Marathon Championships,  and a third-place finish at the 2014 LA Marathon, where she took an astonishing 13 minutes off her previous marathon personal best.

Off the roads, Lauren maintains a passion for art, travel, adventure, and curious minds. She is a die-hard Packer fan, and will always be a Cheesehead. Ensuring to stay close with the community, Lauren is a supporter of her local brewery (and suggests you do the same!). As she says, "It is the epitome of your community's craft, culture, and creativity. The extra carbohydrates are a plus." In her next life, Lauren would like to be a professional rock-climber and live in the desert in a van down by the river (as she harnesses her inner Chris Farley). Kleppin is also passionate for the Whitmore Animal Shelter and Save the Colorado.