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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.

3 Tips To Improve Running With Flat Feet

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There are plenty of ways to get your body in shape in 2018. Despite the many fitness trends of Zumba, HIIT, and cycling, most Coloradans know that running is the most convenient way to healthy living.

Train Your Gut To Hydrate Better On Race Day

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What you eat and how much water you drink on the race day (both before and during the event) has a significant impact on how you perform, for better or worse. If you consume the wrong things or the right things at the wrong times or in the…

Denver Veterans Day Run Attracts Hundreds to City Park

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The Veterans Day celebration started early this year, with the Denver Veterans Day Run kicking off on Sunday in City Park. The annual event is hosted by the Colorado Veterans Project, whose mission is to enhance pride and patriotism in all…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Chris Mocko

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Welcome to Colorado, Chris Mocko! The Stanford alum recently relocated from the Bay Area to Boulder, and has already won two trail races here. He is this month’s “The Runner Box” Colorado runner of the month. See what the carefree…

Issue 78 (Winter 2017-2018)

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As Runners, We Love Our Parks & Trails, But Are We Loving Them Too Much? Visitation to Colorado’s open space parks and lands has skyrocketed. As more people visit each year, cities and other organizations are having a tough time dealing…