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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.

The Upside To Treadmill Running

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Some athletes do not particularly enjoy training on the treadmill as it mitigates the stimulus, the fresh air and even the social aspects of running outdoors. However, it is a valuable tool that can be used in a variety ways to improve your…

Athlete Profile: Heather Utrata

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At Denver races, especially if it's a marathon, you might hear cheers of 'Go, Heather, go'; possibly, they are encouraging Heather Utrata, a 28-year-old member of the Runner's Roost running team and ambitious runner and marathoner. Utrata…

Issue 45 (January/February 2011)

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I love to set ambitious goals for myself. I already have a list full of a dozen races that I want to run this year. But whether or not I will make it to the starting line fit and in shape will have a lot to do with whether I can stick to my…

Fast Food vs. Real Food

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Long days of work and training may cause serious damage to your well-intentioned dinner plans. A trip to the nearest fast food restaurant becomes your most logical decision. Unfortunately, many of the options at these establishments are…

Issue 44 (November/December 2010)

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I was helping coach a high school cross country team a few years ago, and I was always annoyed out how much time the head coach seemingly wasted in stretching. When I ran cross country and track competitively in high school and in college,…

Hit The Dirt on the Crag Crest Trail

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As I sit in the parking lot on top of the Grand Mesa in western Colorado, I feel a bit lightheaded. Maybe it's just the elevation - we are at 10,000 feet.

Issue 43 (September/October 2010)

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Colorado Runner Magazine is celebrating its seven year anniversary. Our first print issue was published in September, 2003. The business has grown and changed over the years, and my personal life has changed quite a bit too. I’ve added two…

Trail Running in Durango

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Durango is a trail runner's paradise. Located in the high mountain desert in the Four Corners Region near the common corner boundary of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona, Durango residents see the sun shine about 330 days a year. On…

Super Foods for Super Women

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If you want to feel like Superwoman this race season, fueling up with nutrient-powered foods and smart supplementing has positive payoffs. Quality eating provides nutrients that boost your immune system, and supercharge your performance.…

Nutrition for the Heat

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It’s getting warmer! Heat, sometimes combined with humidity depending on where you live, can throw you a good curve ball during these summer months of training and competition. We have all heard stories about athletes being taken to the…