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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.

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…

Issue 59 (May/June 2013)

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Today is Monday, April 15. I have just submitted the May issue of Colorado Runner to our printer and settled back to watch the coverage of the Boston Marathon. The elite American women are led by U.S. Olympian Shalane Flanagan, with her…

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Nicole Chyr

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It's hard to believe that Nicole Chyr didn't get into distance running until her college years.  What's possibly even more surprising is that Nicole has a 6-year old son, works a full-time job, and still has time to put in 75-mile weeks and…

Issue 58 (March/April 2013)

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Two months have passed by since the New Year. Have you been sticking to your resolutions or have you already forgotten them? Goals are important for runners. They help us stay motivated and stay on target with our workouts.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Michele Yates (Suszek)

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Running aficionados will see a new name among the top ranks of distance runners these days, as elite speedster Michele (formerly Suszek) Yates recently tied the knot.  Her familiar face and top finishes, however, will stay the same.

Running a 10K, Tips from Boulder Coach Darren De Reuck

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I believe I said once you got that first 5km under the belt…you’d be itching to run a 10km. There is something magical about the 10km distance. On one hand, running 6.2 miles demands your respect and attention, but on the other, it isn't…