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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.

Vein Health: How to Look After Your Veins

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Did you know that there are around 60,000 miles of veins, arteries, and capillaries carrying approximately 10.5 pints of blood throughout the average human body? Veins are a vital part of the primary system as they act as a highway for…

Frisco Triathlon opens up more spaces

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Are you looking for a new challenge this summer? Register for the 7th Annual Frisco Triathlon on Friday, July 9, 2021 featuring stand-up-paddle boarding, mountain biking, and trail running.

Colorado Springs’ Chelimo wins Olympic Trials 5,000

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Sprinting the best off of a slow opening pace, Paul Chelimo of Colorado Springs won the men’s 5,000-meter final at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in 13:26.82. Columbine grad Woody Kincaid also made the team in third (13:27.13).

Wheat Ridge grad Kunz wins Heptathlon at Olympic Trials

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Stringing together a remarkable series of performances that added up to a 550-point lifetime best and an Olympic Trials heptathlon title, Wheat Ridge High School graduate Annie Kunz moved to No. 5 on the all-time U.S. performer list with…

Buena Vista grad Finley wins US Olympic Trials

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Former Buena Vista High School track standout Mason Finley took top honors in the men’s discus at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday, earning him a spot in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Bor, Keter make US Olympic Team in the steeplechase

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Runners World - Hilary Bor of Colorado Springs won the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in 8:21.34, earning his second trip to the Games in the event. Training Partner Benard Keter was second in…