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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.

How Your Lifestyle Can Affect Your Health

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As a runner, you will want to remain in tip-top health throughout the year, which can support your physical performance. Yet, your lifestyle choices can adversely impact your physical and mental health, which can stop you from reaching your…

Injured While Running? Here’s What You Need to Do

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You're running along, and all of a sudden, you feel something pop. This could be a sign that you've injured yourself while running. The pain is unbearable, and the adrenaline kicks in to try and get you back home as quickly as possible. But…

Training Planning Tips And Advice: Get Better Results Faster

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When it comes to exercising, the start is the hardest part. If you too cannot find enough motivation to make exercising a habit, then remember that you are not alone. Many people fall victim to a sedentary lifestyle and despite their best…

Tips And Advice To Help You Sleep Better And Be More Relaxed

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Sleeping is one of the most essential things you need to do. You don’t need just a full night of sleep, you need high-quality sleep as well. It can be hard to achieve these but with these tips, you will definitely find it easier to maintain…

The Top 4 Items To Help You Run Easier And Better

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As a runner, you’re always looking for something that can provide you with a competitive advantage – ways to train better, methods to increase your endurance, and gear that will help you run faster.

The Best Diets for Runners

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For runners, diet is hugely important, not only for nutritional purposes but quite simply because food is fuel for the body. This means that runners will not have the energy they need to perform at their best without the right food and…

A Brief History Of Track & Field At The Olympics

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Introduction Track & field events at the Olympics make use of some of the most basic physical maneuvers that human beings perform, so it’s no surprise that it has a long and storied past. Every event uses running, jumping, and…

Tips for Creating a Proper Workout Routine

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Having a proper workout routine is one of the best things you can do for good health. Regardless of whether you’re just getting started or you’re back from a very long hiatus, having a workout routine can have great benefits to both your…