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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.

Shayne Culpepper wins Olympic Trial 5000

LaFayette's Shayne Culpepper joined her husband Alan on the 2004 Olympic Team by winning the 5000 Monday night in Sacramento. Alan won the Olympic Trials Marathon. Culpepper, who was an Olympian in 2000 at 1500 meters, spent most of the…

Issue 6 (July/August 2004)

Hello Runners! During these long, hot days of summer, many of us skip the pavement and choose to run and hike on dirt. We all love the beauty of Colorado’s extensive trail network, and while most runners don’t abuse their privilege to use…

Regional Race Report: Lake City 50M

By Bill Wright Hang out with the wrong crowd long enough and their bad habits will rub off on you. This has been a constant theme for me this year. First, by trail running and adventuring, I decided that I needed to experience an…

Men’s Team USA wins Bolder Boulder

Meb Keflezighi played "point guard" Monday at the 7th Bolder Boulder International Team Challenge in helping the United States score a narrow 19-21 win over defending champion Kenya. It was the first U.S. men's team title at the Bolder…

Bolder Boulder’s Boldest – 25 Years of Racing Memories

83 participants will run, jog and walk the Bolder Boulder for the 26th time this year. Known as Bolder Boulder's Boldest, or the BBB's, they have participated in every running of the Bolder Boulder since its inception in 1979. The BBB's…

Issue 5 (May/June 2004)

Hello Runners! A lot of people ask me why I love to run. Why so far? Why so much? This topic of conversation has come up often recently since I’ve been battling a painful injury. It’s an easy answer for me. I love to spend time outdoors,…

Elbert Reflections 5K/10K, Elbert, CO

The annual Elbert Reflections 5K/10K got a wintry greeting the day before the race. That kept away the usual turnout. Too bad, because the course was clear and wet. It was a very nice day to run. If you didn't make it this year, it should…

Colleen De Reuck wins USA 15K title at Gate River Run

Three-time Olympian Colleen De Reuck of Boulder, Colo., won her first USA 15 km crown decisively. She and national runner-up Sylvia Mosqueda of Los Angeles, both prepping for the upcoming Olympic Marathon Trials in St. Louis, ran…

Issue 4 (March/April 2004)

How many times do the 1-2-3 favorites come in 1-2-3? Not often, in any sport. But on this special day, amid blustery winds and snow flurries, the big three became the best three at the U.S. Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials. Yep, three runners…

Culpepper wins 2004 Marathon Olympic Trials

How many times do the 1-2-3 favorites come in 1-2-3? Not often, in any sport. But on this special day, when even a little snow fell on the place they call "Magic City," the big three became the best three at the U.S. Men's Olympic Marathon…