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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 18 (July/August 2006)

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The hot summer heat often blankets itself over Colorado this time of year. Yet this is a time when many of us will be squeezing in our long marathon and half marathon training runs. I always try to run during the first rays of dawn or long…

Nguran, Baranova Win Salt Lake City Marathon

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Under a clear blue sky and a backdrop of shining snow-capped mountains, a world-class international field led a record number of runners Saturday at the third annual Salt Lake City Marathon. The inaugural Salt Lake City Marathon Half…

Haefeli, Wells win 10 km trail titles

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Two-time U.S. Mountain Running Team member Laura Haefeli (Del Norte, Colo.), claimed her third consecutive USA 10 km Trail Championship on June 3, in the scenic mountain town of Vail, Colo. Haefeli's time of 55:12 outdistanced Danelle…

Albuquerque’s Youngquist Drops Doping Appeal

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The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced today that marathoner Deeja Youngquist has withdrawn her pending appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, effectively accepting the decision of the American Arbitration…

Issue 17 (May/June 2006)

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It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are soaring, the sun is shining, and the snakes are crawling over the trails we love to run! It is common to find garter snakes, bull snakes, racers, and the dreaded rattlesnakes on Colorado’s…

Issue 16 (March/April 2006)

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A time comes in every runner’s career when a terrible slump occurs. It can sometimes be helpful to take the advice of runners that have been there before or try to look at running in a new light. Here are some of my favorites running quotes…

Aurora Racewalker Kevin Eastler Makes History

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For the first time since the introduction of the IAAF Top Performer of the Month tables, an American athlete has turned in the best performance in the Race Walking category.