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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.

BOCO FIT Brings Lagree Fitness Phenomenon to Boulder

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The 80's ushered in some serious bounce with aerobics. The 90s introduced a confusing contraption known as the Thigh Master. The early 2000s brought about the minimally exotic and maximally embarrassing strippercise.

Issue 66 (Winter 2014-2015)

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It’s cold. It’s dark. But you’re determined to stick to your training plan and get in your miles. Unfortunately, this time of year, you often have to run in the dark. Whether you get up and get active early in the morning or you log your…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Kristen Arendt

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Colorado native Kristen Arendt has tried living elsewhere, but the allure and draw of the Colorado mountains and running epicenter brought her quickly back.  The Newton Running Elite member knows that's one of the keys to her success, for…

The Ways to Avoid Feeling Off During Workouts

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One of the mysteries of being physically active is when the same workout feels great one week and lousy the next. Why does a routine 4-mile run or hourlong yoga class suddenly morph into the last leg of an Ironman triathlon?