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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.

Abundant Sunshine on Vail Mountain Greets Runners at the Teva First Bank of Vail 10 at 10

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Many competitors at this year's Teva First Bank of Vail 10 at 10 (10Km at 10,000 feet) trail race remarked about the warm temperatures and bright sunshine at the summit of Vail Mountain where the race was held. "I was surprised how warm it was for the 9:00 start. At 10,000 feet you often think of cool and crisp conditions," said J'ne Day Lucore of Denver who finished second in the 40-49 age group.

Issue 23 (May/June 2007)

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The inaugural class of the Colorado Running Hall of Fame will be inducted at a reception on May 18. The reception will be held in connection with the Colorado Colfax Marathon. Seven worthy members will be welcomed into the class.

Issue 22 (March/April 2007)

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In the past few months, you've likely run on your treadmill until the belt broke, rented “Without Limits” I've times, and read “Once A Runner” over and over while you waited for the snow to melt. And while the first storm may have seemed fun at the time, by the sixth storm in six consecutive weeks, I know the cabin fever was reaching a peak at my house. I had endured more than enough snow, but the snow didn't seem to want to stop.

Colorado Running Hall of Fame Officially Established

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The Colorado Running Hall of Fame (CRHF) today announced its first ever call for nominations. The establishment of the CRHF was undertaken by the Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. in October 2006. The intent of the Marathon was to facilitate and guide the creation and activation of the CRHF.

Culpepper, Kastor dominate at USA Cross Country Championships

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Olympians Alan Culpepper (Lafayette, Colo.) and Deena Kastor (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) returned to the USA Cross Country Championships for the first time since 2003, winning in style today at the USA Cross Country Championships presented by Gleukos. Culpepper was timed in 37:09 for the men's 12 km course and Kastor cruised to victory in 26:47 for the women's 8 km.

Issue 21 (January/February 2007)

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Marc Witkes, a member of the Colorado Runner magazine staff, died suddenly in the last mile of the Tucson Marathon on Sunday, December 10. He was 40 years old.

Issue 20 (November/December 2006)

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I will be the first to admit that I take my running for granted. I had been injured for the better part of a year, but slowly I have started to get back into shape. I live for my running. It’s my way to get out into the nature that I love so much. It is also a way for me to relieve the tension and stress that might have built up during the work day.