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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.

Aziz, Arendt Win Farmers 5000

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Almost 500 participants toed the line for the 35th Annual Farmers 5000 in Wheat Ridge. It was a picture-perfect morning, with sunny skies, warm temperatures and a fun atmosphere. Hosted by - and supporting - Wheat Ridge High School, the…

Jimenez, Crouse Win Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon

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Running novices, veterans, and everyone in between came out for the 38th Annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon (GTIS).  The scenic race attracts runners of all shapes and sizes for its beautiful mountain vistas, rolling downhill…

Theroux, Cranny Win Pearl Street Mile

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Overcast skies led to cooler conditions at the popular Pearl Street Mile in the heart of downtown Boulder.  The event is a community classic, with this year's race hitting the 19th year mark.  Runners of all ages and abilities lined up…

Issue 73 (Fall 2016)

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Here are some top running tips to keep you going - for beginners, veterans and those in between.

Nurme, Tiyouri Win Classic 10K; De Vries, Terry Win ADA 5K

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Surprising cool - albeit balmy - conditions welcomed runners to the start of the Classic 10K in Colorado Springs on Saturday morning.  The race kicked off early in the morning under cloudy skies, providing runners reprieve from the imminent…

Deline, Bersagel Win the La Sportiva Vail HillClimb

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Cool mountain air and the rising sun greeted participants of the 40th Annual La Sportiva Vail HillClimb.  Named best trail race by Colorado Runner in 2006 and 2011, the HillClimb tests runners with a 7.7 mile and 2,200' of elevation gain…