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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.

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…

Coloradans Coburn and Constien make US Olympic Team

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For the second time ever, two former CU Buffs will compete in the Olympics in the women's steeplechase at the same time as Emma Coburn and Val Constien punched their tickets to Tokyo at the USATF Olympic Trials Thursday evening.

How to Effectively Deal With Joint Pain: What Can Be Done?

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At a younger age, the human body is stronger and more vibrant. As one grows older, however, it is not unusual to start experiencing bodily discomforts and diminished overall strength. Flexibility also suffers the aging blow, which is why…

Williams, Charboneau win Leadville Trail Marathon

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The 2021 Leadville Race Series season kicked off Saturday with a field of approximately 1,000 runners representing 44 states and 5 countries at the Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half, owned and produced by Life Time. The 26.2 and 15.5…