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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.

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The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced today that marathoner Deeja Youngquist has withdrawn her pending appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, effectively accepting the decision of the American Arbitration…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

Issue 15 (January/February 2006)

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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

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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

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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)

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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…