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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.

Running a 5K, Tips from Boulder Coach Darren De Reuck

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Easier said than done…for a seasoned runner, doing a 5km is like waking in the morning and pouring that first cup of coffee, but to someone coming off the couch or attempting to run for the first time…it may seem like climbing Everest.

Issue 57 (January/February 2013)

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Each January, I write out my goals and resolutions for the year. Now that I have a smart phone, it’s easy to keep track of my progress as the year unfolds. In 2012, I found early inspiration for my running with Heather Utrata when she ran…

Siemers, Tschappat Win Santa Stampede 10K; Rich, Luna Win 5K

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The first event in Colorado Runner's Winter Distance Series kicked off on Saturday with the Santa Stampede 10K and 5K (formerly Rudolph's Revenge).  Taking place at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, the event saw record numbers of over 1,300…

Scudamore, Goldberg Win 4th Annual Home for the Holidays 5K

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Spirits were high as almost 600 participants took part in the 4th Annual Home for the Holidays 5K race on Saturday morning at City Park in Denver.  The race was organized and hosted by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and raised…

Dathan Ritzenhein Interview: It’s all in the details

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Dathan Ritzenhein had a superb end to 2012: he placed ninth with a two minute and five second personal best at the Bank of America Chicago marathon on October 7, 2012. Running a very calculated race, Dathan Ritzenhein ran 2 hours, seven…

Kogo, Nasukawa Win Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

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Runners were greeted to perfect race weather on Saturday morning for the Denver Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon.  The race, which winds its way in and around the streets of Denver, attracted thousands of participants from Colorado…

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Steve Parker

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Lying under Steve Parker's calm and collected nature is a relentless competitive spirit. No matter the playing field - race, training run or golf game - Parker's drive to hunt down his competitors is what has made him a top runner…