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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.

Kokopelli’s Trail

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March can be a tough time to hit the trail running. It’s the snowiest month of the year for the mountains and Front Range, and even if the snows don’t come, chances are the trails are still snowpacked and icy. There’s only one thing to do: head west to Fruita.

Hit The Dirt at Walker Ranch

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As spring bleeds into summer, Boulder’s trails become popular as ever with hikers and trail runners. Chautauqua in particular can seem swarmed, and finding parking can be a challenge before you even hit the trail. The crowds tend to stick to the front side of the Flatirons, however. Those in the know (you) head to the back side and the gem that is Walker Ranch, part of the Boulder County open space system.

An Interview With Lorraine Moller

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Lorraine Moller is a native of New Zealand who competed internationally for 28 years highlighted by an Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon at Barcelona in 1992. She won the Boston Marathon in 1984. She also is a three-time champion of both the Avon Women’s World Marathon Championship and Osaka International Ladies Marathon. At the Commonwealth Games Lorraine won bronze medals in 1982 at Brisbane at both 1,500 meters and 3,000 meters and a silver medal in 1986 at Edinburgh in the marathon. She is the only woman to compete in the first four Olympic marathons.

Issue 39 (January/February 2010)

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Hello Colorado Runners! I hope all of you had a great holiday season. For many of us, winter is a down time in the training schedule. The weather in Colorado tends to necessitate that for some.

Hit The Dirt On The Greenland Trail

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The majestic views of Pikes Peak are mesmerizing and with trains zipping by to the west, the trail transports you to a simpler time.

Issue 38 (November/December 2009)

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With the holidays approaching, you may be looking for a perfect running-related gift. While I usually tell my family to buy me running shoes, socks, shorts, and shirts, I often have a book or two that I want as well. Here are a few of my top picks. These aren’t training books or nutrition logs, but rather novels and stories about running that I find interesting or inspiring.

Q&A with Steve Jones

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Steve Jones was born August 4, 1955 and raised in Ebbw Vale, Wales. He began running cross-country as a 15-year old in 1970 and later became in aircraft technician in the Royal Air Force. Beginning as a steeplechaser for the RAF team, Jones progressed to the 5,000 meter and then the 10,000 meter track events. He experienced significant early success as a competitive runner, eventually winning the Welsh Cross Country Championships nine times.

Issue 37 (September/October 2009)

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A lot of us are training right now to peak for a fall marathon. For some family members, it’s tough to know how to show support on race day, especially when an athlete can be irritable and on edge about the approaching race. Here is my advice on how to be a supportive spectator.

Hit The Dirt On The Eagle Trail

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Runner's can spend years exploring Boulder's maze of trails, from cruising the paths at Chautauqua Park to climbing the rocky edges of Mt. Sanitas. But a local trail favorite remains the Eagle and Sage trails, which sit to the north of the city near the Boulder Valley Ranch. The trailhead is easily accessible and offers gorgeous views of the Front Range and the Flatirons.

Issue 36 (July/August 2009)

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Summer is prime trail running season. Before you strap on your shoes and hit the dirt, the American Trail Running Association encourages runners to keep in mind a few guidelines.