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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.

Men’s Team USA wins Bolder Boulder

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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…

Agnew and Poel run away from field at Polar Bear 5K

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On a perfect day in mid-January, some of Boulder's best made the trek to Denver's Washington Park for the Polar Bear 5K. Kristian Agnew pulled away from the field after the first half mile in route to a convincing 15:10 win. Todd Lopeman,…

Issue 3 (January/February 2004)

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Hello Runners! A new year is here, bringing with it a new chance to lower your 5K PR or to train for a marathon. I hope your winter training is going well and that you’re sticking to your New Year’s fitness resolutions after a month of…

Aurora’s Katelyn Kaltenbach wins Foot Locker National XC Meet

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SAN DIEGO, December 13, 2003 - Midwest Regional Champion Matthew Withrow of Tinley Park, Ill., and Midwest Regional Champion Katelyn Kaltenbach of Aurora, Co., won the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals at Morley Field…