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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.

Colorado Runner Exclusive Athlete Interview: Adam Rich

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In a running world full of myriad strategies, tips and methods of training, Adam Rich's motto is simple: pedal to the metal.  He doesn't advise that everyone follow it, but he contributes much of his running success to his no-holds-barred,…

The New Rules of Hydration

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There's a ton of misinformation about how much to hydrate and when, but the basics are actually pretty simple. Here's what you need to know. Robert Sallis has seen it all. As a medical director for the Ironman World Championships in…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Zach Miller

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In December Zach Miller repeated as champ at The North Face 50 Mile championships in San Francisco, fending off an epic challenge from upstart Hayden Hawks and a year's-best field. That win earned Miller $10,000 and our December "The Runner…

Perez, Arendt Win Santa Stampede 10K; Rinne, Bates Win 5K

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Temperatures were chilly, but the atmosphere was warm for the Santa Stampede 10K and 5K on at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.  The event kicked off this season's 2016/2017 Winter Distance Series hosted by Colorado Runner, followed by the…

Perez, McNeil Win Pumpkin Pie 10K; Evans, Warly Win 5K

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The fourth annual Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K kicked off under sunny skies and seasonally cool temperatures.  The event is hosted by Colorado Runner events and features two flat and fast race distances around City Park, a free kids fun run, and…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Sarah Pizzo

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October went by too fast!  Looking back on last month, Denver's Sarah Pizzo won the Altra U.S. Skyrunner Series.  The series outcome went down to the very end with Pizzo needing every point from the finale at the Flagstaff Sky Race. Pizzo…