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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 62 (January/February 2014)

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Happy New Year from Colorado Runner! As we ring in the New Year, many people make resolutions and goals. One of American’s top resolutions is to lose weight. As a runner and an athlete, it’s unlikely that you are obese, but you may still…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Paige (Higgins) Siemers

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You may recognize Paige Siemers better by her maiden name: Paige Higgins.  Paige, a recent newlywed to fellow top runner Chris Siemers, was happily married on August 31, 2013, and thus has a name that others will have to get used to seeing…

Chavez, Arendt Win Great Candy Run

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Almost 4,000 runners and walkers took to the course to support the Fetal Hope Foundation - more than any in the race's history.  From top Colorado runners to families and kids with sweet tooth's, Sunday's race was success on several…

Del Monaco, Harper Win Home for the Holidays 5K

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The fifth annual Home for the Holidays 5K was a huge success Saturday morning as record numbers of participants and spectators alike came out to City Park to raise awareness and funds for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

Nutrition News: Pikes Peak Ascent Fueling & Race Report

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This past August I raced in the Pikes Peak Ascent (PPA) for the second time.  The experiences between last year and this year were very different including the amount of training I was able to complete.  I obtained a personal best time by…

Run, Rabbit Run 50 and 100 Mile Run Report

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The floods that tragically struck much of Colorado were no match for the good karma of our resident Pooka, Harvey – Friday the 13th or not - as running conditions for the 7th Run, Rabbit, Run 50 Mile Run (and 2nd Run, Rabbit, Run 100 Mile…

Issue 61 (Fall 2013)

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Hi Friends! This issue marks the 10 year anniversary of Colorado Runner Magazine. If you are a long-time follower of this publication, then you may remember that I started this magazine as little more than a fun hobby a decade ago. Before I…