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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.

Issue 54 (July/August 2012)

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Have you ever competed in a mud run? Splashing through the muck and grime is a growing trend among athletes in Colorado. While I feel that Colorado runners have always had a love for dirt by running on the miles and miles of trails we love, I have to say that competing in a mud run takes that passion to a new level. These events take competitors through grueling, military-style challenges, such as climbing up a 10-foot tower and jumping into a pool of mud. Competitors end up covered in mud – muddy shoes, muddy hair, and mud caked in every orifice. But people seem to love them. Mud runs are popping up like crazy, with 15 such runs in our state alone. In this issue, we take a closer look at the growing trend of mud run mania and provide tips to those of you thinking about attempting your first mud run.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Amy Schneider

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Runners Roost Mountain/Ultra Elite Race Team Athlete Amy Schneider is a two-trick pony.  Since entering the competitive running field in 2008, Amy has accrued an impressive list of top race finishes, including wins at the Steamboat Half Marathon in 2008 and the Steamboat Marathon in 2010 and 2011.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Jay Survil

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As a Runners Roost Elite Athlete for the past three years, Jay has been dominating his age group and overall competition in general.  Possibly the most noteworthy is the emphasis he puts in his PR's - exemplifying the fact that while he's still standing on roughly 25 age group podiums a year, Jay's goal is to personally improve as a runner and achieve his goals.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Deanna Ardrey

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Whether we know it or not, we meet and cross paths with truly gifted people in our every day lives.  Take Deanna Ardrey, for example.  The 29-year old Boulder resident is currently attending Metro State University and works as a server on the side.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Kara Henry

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As a marketing guru at Newton Running, Kara works, eats, breaths and sleeps running.  Her aggressive competitive nature has allowed her to recently take her accomplished road running resume to the trails, where she's already gaining ground and earning top honors.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Kenyon Neuman

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Boulder resident Kenyon Neuman has a long, bright and prosperous future ahead of him.  At only 25 years young, Neuman has been climbing the running ranks ever since his successful years on the Track and Field Team at CU Boulder.

Issue 53 (May/June 2012)

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The U.S. Olympic Track Trials will begin on June 22 in Eugene, Oregon. It’s an exciting time for elite runners, who will be battling for a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic team, and the chance of a lifetime to compete this summer in the London Games.

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Kerrie Bruxvoort

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You may not have heard of Kerrie Bruxvoort before, but you will now.  This up-and-coming long-distance Colorado runner has been climbing the podium for the past couple of years, and plans to keep on climbing in the future.  She finished third overall and first female at the Mesquite Canyon 50K in Arizona in a women's course record time of 4:24.  Other notable podium finishes include 2nd place at the 2007 Creck Crest Mountain Marathon, 1st Place at the 2011 XTERRA Cheyenne Mountain Marathon and 2nd place at the 2011 Tucson Marathon.

Exclusive Athlete Interview with Megan Lund-Lizotte

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Colorado Native Megan Lund-Lizotte is best known for her mountain running accolades.  This busy mom-to-be has notched two Olympic Marathon Trials on her belt, as well as three consecutive World Mountain Running Championships.  In 2007 she was ranked the #1 USA female marathoner under twenty-five years of age.