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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.

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…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Abby McQueeney Penamonte

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One of the most prestigious and competitive ultra runs in the country is the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Race.  The 40th running of the 100.2 mile race took place last Saturday, June 29th, starting in Squaw Valley, California and…

Issue 60 (Summer 2013)

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I’ve read news reports recently that the popularity of the marathon is starting to lose some of its fizz. Such news items say that interest is waning as runners start to check it off of their bucket list, or that maybe runners are realizing…

Boettcher, Megargee Win Garfield Grumble 5M Trail Race

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Bernie Boettcher took the winners stand at the annual Garfield Grumble 5M in Grand Junction. This trail race is set at the base of Mt Garfield just outside the city. The grueling climb and fast paced descent are just the beginning. To…

Evans, Tochtrop Win Girls on the Run 5K

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Hundreds of participants flocked to City Park Saturday morning for the Girls on the Run 5K Rockies edition - a non-profit organization that provides an innovative health education and wellness program.  Girls, women, boys and men took to…