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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.

Issue 67 (Spring 2015)

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Our Event Guide for 2015 is here! 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. We’ve also included adventure…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Joseph Gray

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When it comes to running, Joe Gray is a Jack of all Trades.  Whether it be a challenging mountain race, competitive cross country meet, or long distance road race, Gray is dominant and successful across each discipline.

Product Review: Soleus Fit 1.0 GPS Watch

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As many of you know, the GPS running watch market has exploded. Back in the day, it was Garmin or nothing. Now with the likes of Tom Tom, Timex, Nike, Polar, Suunto and a whole host of apps for you phone, the choice can become overwhelming.…

Interview with Ultrarunner Nick Clark

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Nick Clark, of Fort Collins, is one of Colorado's favorite ultrarunners.  We caught up with the stud to review his 2014 season and talk about his 2015 plans.

Catching Up With Colorado Ultra Runner Gavin McKenzie

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I first met Gavin McKenzie last August up in Leadville, Colorado. It was a few days before the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the town was packed with athletes. I was meeting my friend Kendrick Callaway for a long weekend of running in the…

Interview with Heather Utrata

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For the longest time, Heather Utrata was a Denver-area road running favorite. She won a lot of races - some competitive and some not - including two straight Colfax Marathons (2009 + 2010). She was nominated for the Colorado Sportswoman of…

Fit Snack Delivers Healthy Snacks to Your Doorstep

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Fit Snack, a curated monthly box filled with exclusive, health focused snack options, announces the release of its launch box. Each month Fit Snack subscribers will be motivated towards an active lifestyle with healthy snack selections,…

Sturner, Rogers Win Quicker Quaker

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The 19th Annual Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival kicked off Saturday morning, featuring an oatmeal breakfast, 5K race and health fair sponsored by Boulder Community Hospital/Community Medical Center.  The race course was short, not…