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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.

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Kristen Arendt

Oct 25, 2014 646

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…

Petersen, Folts Win Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon; Wacker, Arendt Win USATF Colorado…

Oct 20, 2014 137

As far as he knew, twenty-six-year-old Andy Wacker was fully prepared for this morning’s Janus Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon. He was sure the race started at 8a.m. and arrived an hour early to stretch. But as he made his…

First time charm for Hutton, Macias shatters course record in ADT Marathon

Sep 3, 2014 161

With a few miles to run in her first marathon, and with various body parts protesting every stride, Brittni Hutton of Colorado Springs needed some affirmation. And there was nobody to turn to except herself.

The Ways to Avoid Feeling Off During Workouts

Sep 2, 2014 216

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?

Rob Krar and Emma Roca Take the Win at 32nd Annual ‘Race Across the Sky’ Leadville Trail 100 Run

Aug 20, 2014 243

August 16 and 17 marked the 32nd annual Leadville Trail 100 Run, presented by New Balance and produced by Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company (NYSE: LTM). Nearly 700 runners from across the U.S. and around the world came to…

Pikes Peak Marathon: WOMEN’S RACE: Weekend Get-Away Yields Another Pikes Peak Title for Anita…

Aug 18, 2014 129

The Pikes Peak Marathon is known for it's high-altitude challenge with runners ascending to the peak's 14,115-foot summit before returning to Manitou Springs. But the warm August sun took it;s toll on everyone, including women's winner…

Pikes Peak Marathon: MEN’S RACE: Family Tradition Leads Marc Lauenstein to Marathon…

Aug 18, 2014 192

Marc Lauenstein may be from Switzerland, but he knows full well the history of the Pikes Peak Marathon. He’s heard all about it from his wife and mother-in-law.

Pikes Peak Ascent: WOMEN’S RACE: McLaughlin Leads Team USA to World Championship

Aug 17, 2014 348

With only one more rocky switchback to go on Saturday, Allie McLaughlin looked up. There was nothing more to see than the finish line banner, a giant blue sky and a cheering crowd. She threw one last surge into her tired legs and won the…

Pikes Peak Ascent: MEN’S RACE: Sage Canaday Takes Care of Business

Aug 17, 2014 460

Two years is a long time to stew over a bad race. But that’s how long Sage Canaday had been waiting to redeem himself for what he called a poor debut performance at the Pikes Peak Ascent in 2012, when he finished a distant fourth in a time…

Hafer, Richardson Win Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon

Aug 11, 2014 161

Chilly temperatures greeted participants of the 36th Annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon on Saturday morning at Georgetown Lake. Over 2,000 participants made their way down the Clear Creek Valley and into Idaho Springs for the…

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