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Derek Griffiths is the owner of Colorado Runner. He is also the race director for all events produced by Colorado Runner Events. An avid runner since middle school, Derek has completed over 50 marathons with a PR of 2:41:09 set at the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 2003.

Hit The Dirt In Waldo Canyon

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Waldo Canyon is one of the most popular trails in the region, and for good reason. It has moderate grades, views of both city and mountains, cool dark forest, and (mostly) good running surfaces. Much of the trail faces south, making for…

Issue 30 (July/August 2008)

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At about the time that you’re collecting this magazine from your mailbox, the Olympic Track and Field Trials are taking place in Eugene, Oregon. I’m a long time track fan, but unfortunately, with the addition of an infant at my house, I’m…

Hit The Dirt at Devil’s Canyon

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Devil's Canyon loops through a striking and beautiful sandstone canyon. It travels along a creek across the canyon and through juniper trees. An unfinished and deserted cabin can be seen at the halfway point of the loop. Don't be surprised…

Issue 29 (May/June 2008)

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The weather is becoming favorable for training and racing. With great races such as the Colorado Marathon, the Colorado Colfax Marathon, the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile and the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon coming up in the next several…

Running Legends: Interview with Lorraine Moller

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Lorraine Moller began her career running barefoot on the natural grass tracks of her native New Zealand in the 1960s. She went on to become a Bronze Medalist in the Women's Marathon at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Lorraine…

Issue 28 (March/April 2008)

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Spring is finally here! That means it is time to start thinking about which races you will be training for in the upcoming months. Several female Coloradans are gearing up for the Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston on April 20th.…

Home Cure Runner’s Knee

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Patello-femoral joint dysfunction syndrome, also known as “runner’s knee”, refers to tracking problems between the knee cap (patella) and the upper leg bone (femur). The underside of the patella is shaped like the bow of a ship, and rides…

Issue 27 (January/February 2008)

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A jubilant marathon weekend was darkened by the death of Ryan Shay during the Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials in New York’s Central Park in November. The 28-year-old runner collapsed a little over five miles into the race.