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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.

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…

Ortiz Wins Gold at World Mountain Running Championships

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The 2013 U.S. Mountain Running Team competed at the 29th World Mountain Running Championships on Sunday, September 8, in Krynica - Zdrój, Poland, with four individual top-ten performances, and no team finish below fifth place.

Travis Macy Sets Record in Leadman Competition

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After 282.3 miles of trail running and mountain biking around America’s highest incorporated city, Leadville, Colorado, this summer, elite ultra endurance athlete Travis Macy stood atop the podium as Leadman winner.

Waneka, Ritschard Win Valley 5000

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Hazy skies and dropping temperatures greeted participants of the 31st annual Valley 5000 5K race in Loveland, CO, Friday evening as the race kicked off near Fairgrounds Park.  The event - a staple to the Loveland running community - has one…

What is Fartlek?

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Fartlek is a training technique that was developed by the Swedish coach, Gosta Holmer, during the 1930s and 1940s. Fartlek is the Swedish word for speed play. Holmer developed the training to utilize the walking paths across Sweden and give…

Peak Thirst: Hydration for the Pikes Peak Marathon

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Recently, while running up Pikes Peak I came upon a fellow with good intentions explaining hydration to a woman who was new to mountain running. He said: "You don't need to carry water with you during the race; they have plenty of aid…