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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.

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…

How To Choose The Best Greens Powder

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Green powder is extremely popular nowadays. Many fitness enthusiasts have used it to load up their daily intake of veggies and fruits. But while greens powder is a great support to boost one’s immune system, ingredients vary widely from…

Preparing for Your First Marathon

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Running your first marathon is an exciting prospect, and while you may want to rise to the challenge immediately. However, it wouldn’t be advised without the relevant training and preparation. It can be quite dangerous. This is a personal…

Useful Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy

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With everything around us nowadays keeping us from being healthy, it’s hard to break out of the routine. Fall asleep? Without watching a show? Eat fruits that aren’t followed by the words “spice latte”? That’s an exaggeration, but you get…

6 Things That You Never Thought Could Help Keep You In Shape

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They tell us that keeping in shape is all about hard work, dedication, and sticking to a strict diet. This is only somewhat true, as indeed this will give you a fit and healthy body if you are persistent enough, though that is not the only…