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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.

Bike Lane Law Takes Effect on July 1, 2020

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Senate Bill 20-061, also known as the bike lane bill, is now law in Colorado and takes effect on July 1, 2020. The law requires motorists to yield the right-of-way (ROW) to a bicyclist in a bike lane. It also creates a new traffic offense…

First race of Lory Trail Series a success

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The Lory Trail Series kicked off on Tuesday night at Lory State Park in Fort Collins with the Eltuck Valley 5K. Produced by Gnar Runners, this series offers a fun, low-key series of races designed to give newer trail runners an opportunity…

How to make working out in the morning less of a total drag

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Do you like to work out in the morning, when it’s dark, often cold, and you could instead be snuggled under your covers and warm in your bed? If the answer to that question is a solid no, you’re not alone. It can be hard to work out in the…

How CBD Helps Endurance Athletes

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Pain during endurance training & racing is a given but there’s often a different kind of pain and discomfort that shows up to tell you to slow down or even STOP. It appears in the form of inflammation. Inflammation is the #1 source of…

How to Stay in Shape at Home When You’re Stuck in Quarantine

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Being stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak can disrupt just about every area of your life. In fact, it can even prevent you from eating well or getting in a good workout if you rely on the gym. However, by getting a little creative,…

Colorado Marathon sends update about 2020 event

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In a post on the race website, organizers of the 2020 Colorado Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K stated that they will not be hosting an in-person event in Fort Collins on May 3rd as originally planned.