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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.

Why The Elderly Should Sign Up for a Spring Marathon

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The Colfax Marathon, the Pikes Peak Marathon, the Long View Marathon, the Dust Bowl Series,… These are just a few of the marathons that are taking place this year in the Centennial State. And while hundreds, if not thousands have already…

Issue 83 (Spring 2019)

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Welcome to the Event Guide for 2019! These pages are packed with every type of race. We have traditional running and walking events, as well as trail races and multisport events, such as triathlons. Once you’ve scoured the pages searching…

3 Fun Ways to Shake Up Your Fitness Routine

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Most people who are serious about staying fit have a routine they follow. Typically,this involves some combination of weight training to gain strength and build muscles and an aerobic exercise to increase stamina.

Colorado’s big day at Nike Cross Nationals

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A year ago Colorado had its Best Day Ever At NXN. But this year definitely upped the ante, or challenges 2017 at least. Among the teams: Three top-10 finishes. Among the individuals: FOUR Top-10 finishes in the boy's race.

Thousands run Turkey Trots across Colorado

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Thanksgiving has become the largest participatory running day of the year. In Colorado, that holds true as well. From Durango to Frisco, Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, thousands of people took place in the at least 20+ different…

50th Anniversary of the First U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

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Sunday, August 18, 1968 was a momentous day for Alamosa, the small rural south central Colorado city nestled in the San Luis Valley. But this day would also be an historic one for the nascent sport of American long distance running. On this…

Issue 82 (Winter 2018/2019)

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Many athletes start strong in the spring, and then train hard all summer and into the fall. But often, runners can run out of energy, both mental and physical, before the end of the long season. By incorporating some key elements into your…