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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.

Curtis, Erholtz Win La Sportiva Summer Solstice 10K

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Coinciding with the longest day of the year, the La Sportiva Summer Solstice Trail Run kicked off in beautiful Creekside Park in the heart of Beaver Creek, CO. Presented by the Vail Valley Charitable Fund, the Summer Solstice 10K, 5K and…

Abadi, Kibet Win Garden of the Gods 10 Mile

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The new race courses for the Garden of the Gods 10M and 10K didn't seem to slow anyone down as hundreds of runners took on the distances under cloudy and warm conditions. Known as one of the most challenging road races in the country, the…

Jennings, Kelley Win Steamboat Marathon

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It was a beautiful morning in northern Colorado's Yampa Valley for the 36th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. Hundreds of participants converged on the small mountain town of Steamboat Springs, where they were treated to…

USA Wins International Team Challenge at the BolderBOULDER

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BolderBOULDER, one of America’s largest 10K events, announced that 49,701 walkers, joggers and runners registered for the 2017 race on Memorial Day and 45,574 of those crossed the finish line. The race also supports an additional 2,000…

Colfax Marathon Attracts Over 16,000 Runners

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Colfax Marathon weekend did not disappoint, attracting over 16,000 runners and walkers to take part in one of the five hosted events throughout the weekend. There was something for everyone: a marathon, half marathon, 10 mile, marathon…

Issue 76 (Summer 2017)

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Gone are the days when you got dressed in cotton running clothes and headed out for a run without any clue as to what your heart rate, cadence or average pace might be. And while some runners tout the benefits of going unplugged, I think…

Abadi, Callahan Win Horsetooth Half Marathon

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It was a record-setting morning at the 44th Annual Horsetooth Half Marathon in Fort Collins. Not only did the top three male finishers all finish under the previous course record time, but the event itself broke its own finisher record,…

Gear Review: SCARPA Spin

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This spring, SCARPA released the Spin, a new trail running shoe positioned between its inline shoe siblings, the Neutron and Atom. At first glance, it doesn't evoke the usual reaction you'd typically get from a trail running shoe: its low…

Jones, Koch Win Platte River Half Marathon

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Sunny skies and pristine running conditions set the stage for the Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay, which started in downtown Littleton and ran along the South Platte River Trail before finishing in front of the…