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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 15 (January/February 2006)

New Year’s is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. As the final seconds of 2005 tick away, we celebrate the passage of time and turn reflective. The annual tradition of making resolutions can be fun, yet important…

Boulder’s Letherby and Slattery Win in Central Park

Andrew Letherby and Sara Slattery were the winners of the 27th annual Emerald Nuts Midnight Run in New York City's Central Park, a four mile road race which went off at the stroke of midnight to ring in the New Year.

New Denver Marathon Is Off And Running

Marathon Signs Three Sponsors and Launches Race Web Site  DENVER, Colo. - The new Denver MarathonTM is pleased to announce that the Adam's Mark Hotel, KCNC-TV CBS4, and the Metro Denver Sports Commission will support the Fall 2006 Denver…

Issue 14 (November/December 2005)

Many people run for years and never take part in a race. I have one friend who runs 40 miles a week, but I can’t convince her to participate in a local race. While it doesn’t make her less of a runner, I think that there are many benefits…

Issue 13 (September/October 2005)

Fall marathon season is here! Choosing to run that first marathon is a life-changing experience. For me, my first attempt at 26.2 was a test of will, a challenge of endurance and a lesson in love.

Carpenter sets mark in Leadville 100

Matt Carpenter roared to victory and a course record over the weekend at the Leadville 100. On Sunday, he completed his two- day "Race Across the Sky" in 15 hours, 42 minutes and 59 seconds. Carpenter's victory in the 100-mile ultramarathon…