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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.

How to Prevent Back Pain

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How much exercise do you get each day? If the answer is very little, now may be the right time to make a change. When you suffer from back pain, the very last thing on your mind is to keep active and instead you may prefer to rest up.…

Dobson, Gray win again at the Mount Washington Road Race

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There was no shortage of excitement at the 61st running of the Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race in Gorham, NH. First, the weather conditions forced the shortening of the course to 3.8 miles from the typical 7.6 miles. Second, Kim…

Can Cardio Really Help You Quickly Lose Weight?

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Cardio can help you lose weight quickly, but it is not the only factor that contributes to weight loss. A combination of diet and exercise is the best way to achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss. Cardio can help burn calories and…

BolderBoulder returns

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The BolderBoulder, run Monday for the 42nd time, is a local mainstay founded in 1979 by Steve Bosley and Frank Shorter, who served as the official starter in honor of the 50th anniversary of his 1972 gold medal Olympic marathon run. The…

Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Life Coaching

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There is a lot of misconception about life coaching. Many people think that it is only for wealthy people or those who are seeking a career change. This could not be further from the truth! In reality, life coaching can benefit anyone who…

Five Ways to Train Smarter to Run Faster

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Aiming to run a personal record in the 5k? Trying to quality for the Boston Marathon? Most runners want to run faster but some find themselves plateauing too early or getting injured. Here are some easy habits that will ensure you get the…
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