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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.

Issue 23 (May/June 2007)

The inaugural class of the Colorado Running Hall of Fame will be inducted at a reception on May 18. The reception will be held in connection with the Colorado Colfax Marathon. Seven worthy members will be welcomed into the class.

Issue 22 (March/April 2007)

In the past few months, you've likely run on your treadmill until the belt broke, rented “Without Limits” I've times, and read “Once A Runner” over and over while you waited for the snow to melt. And while the first storm may have seemed…

Colorado Running Hall of Fame Officially Established

The Colorado Running Hall of Fame (CRHF) today announced its first ever call for nominations. The establishment of the CRHF was undertaken by the Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. in October 2006. The intent of the Marathon was to…

Culpepper, Kastor dominate at USA Cross Country Championships

Olympians Alan Culpepper (Lafayette, Colo.) and Deena Kastor (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) returned to the USA Cross Country Championships for the first time since 2003, winning in style today at the USA Cross Country Championships presented by…

Issue 21 (January/February 2007)

Marc Witkes, a member of the Colorado Runner magazine staff, died suddenly in the last mile of the Tucson Marathon on Sunday, December 10. He was 40 years old.

Issue 20 (November/December 2006)

I will be the first to admit that I take my running for granted. I had been injured for the better part of a year, but slowly I have started to get back into shape. I live for my running. It’s my way to get out into the nature that I love…

First Annual Denver Marathon Program

On behalf of the Denver Marathon Organizing Committee and all of our sponsors, media partners and other supporters, we welcome you to the first running of the 2006 world-class Denver Marathon™. This year marks history with the debut…

Issue 19 (September/October 2006)

Running your first marathon can be challenging. You have to slog through arduous hours of training and keep a commitment no matter what curves life throws your way. But here’s good news. If you’ve signed up for a fall marathon because you…

Runners Enjoy Inaugural Teva Paint Mines 6K Run/Walk

The inaugural Teva Paint Mines 6K Run and Walk on Thursday, July 27 was enjoyed by 100 participants ranging in age from 10 to 74. The venue in Calhan, Colorado, the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, was official dedicated in 2005 and was the…