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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.

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

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)

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…

Ritzenheim Wins NCAA Division I XC Title

Coming off of months of injuries, University of Colorado's Dathan Ritzenhein was finally in fighting shape, and he proved his speed by setting a burning 4:43-per-mile pace to win the NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country Championship. He…

Adams State Sweeps NCAA Division II XC Titles

"Back to the old days." That's what Adams State College Cross Country Coach Damon Martin said after watching both his men's and women's teams sweep the National Titles at the 2003 NCAA Division II National Championships in Raleigh,…

Issue 2 (November/December 2003)

Hello Runners! We just finished a great fall marathon season! In this issue of Colorado Runner, we have race reports from all of Colorado’s marathons, as well as an updated list of area Olympic Marathon qualifiers after big races in…

Hit The Dirt At Green Mountain

Green Mountain Park is an 2000-acre park located on the western edge of Lakewood. It is easily accessed off Alameda Parkway. To get to the Florida Trailhead, take Route 6 to the Union/Simms Exit. Go south on Union and turn right onto…

Issue 1 (September/October 2003)

Hello Runners!Welcome to the first edition of Colorado Runner, a magazine devoted solely to the sport of running in and around Colorado. My wife and I came up with the idea for this magazine after getting frustrated while trying to…

Athletics Boulder

Athletics Boulders is a running club based in Boulder, CO. Our group trains twice weekly, with workouts designed and led by Rick Bruess, a member with over 30 years running experience. Each group workout concludes with a brief general…

Bobby McGee Endurance Sports

Endurance sports should not be as hard as many athletes seem to make them. Perhaps this occurs because they participate without the necessary insight that would make the experience MUCH more enjoyable and successful. With the correct…