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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.

Get to know ultrarunner Avery Collins of Colorado Springs

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Ultramarathoner Avery Collins, among the fastest in the world, is not shy about appearing in photographs holding a bong. The first time he tried running after using marijuana, he said, he realized “it allowed me to be very present and not…

Why Athletes Are Ditching Ibuprofen for CBD

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Andrew Talansky is almost always sore. The 29-year-old spent seven years as a professional cyclist racing for Slipstream Sports. He recently switched to triathlon and now spends hours training both on and off the bike. “I’m using muscles I…

Abdai, Folts win Three Creeks Half Marathon

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On a perfect morning for racing, 400 runners and walkers took to Cherry Creek State Park for the Three Creeks Half Marathon. Due to a late season snow storm, the course had to be modified because of muddy trails. However, that didn't slow…

Johnson, Kirkpatrick Win Horsetooth Half Marathon

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The 45th annual Horsetooth Half Marathon kicked off Sunday morning under sunny skies and perfect spring running conditions. One of Fort Collins' oldest running races and half marathons, the event takes participants from Hughes Stadium on a…

Spillman, Zimmerman Win Platte River Half Marathon

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Hundreds of runners took part in the Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay this past Sunday morning, battling strong headwinds the entire 13.1 miles from downtown Littleton to the Buckhorn Exchange in southwest Denver.…

Gear Review: Oiselle Spring 18 – Ballard Bra

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Newly released within the 2018 Oiselle Spring Collection, the Ballard Bra is named after a hip Seattle neighborhood situated on the waterfront and centered on historic Ballard Avenue. True to its roots, the bra has a trendy look and feel to…

Issue 79 (Spring 2018)

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Welcome to the Event Guide for 2018! These pages are packed with every type of race you can imagine. We have traditional running and walking events, as well as trail races and multisport races, such as triathlons.

The Day Before: 7 Last-Minute Preparations For Your Next Race

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After months of training, the big day is finally almost here. The 24 hours before a race have a big impact on your performance, so you’ll need to get your body ready for the miles ahead. Whether this is your first race or your hundredth,…