by Courtney Lienemann | Jun 24, 2020 | Tips
“I hate running.” The exact words my husband, David, said when I approached him about training with me for a half marathon. David, had never run more than 2 miles at one time, and the thought of running for two hours was definitely not something he desired to do....
by Katie Anne Mach | Jun 22, 2020 | How To, Tips
Planning on running your first half marathon this upcoming fall? First of all, congrats! You should feel super proud for setting and committing to this goal. Running a half marathon isn’t an easy feat but the feeling of crossing that finish line for the first time is...
by Alexa Lensing | Jun 16, 2020 | Be Inspired, Runner Story
As someone who ran competitively throughout junior high, high school and in college, I’m definitely a bit of a running nerd. As a running nerd, Boston had always been a big goal of mine and qualifying felt like a dream come true. Running The Boston Marathon is the...
by Des Moines Marathon | Apr 30, 2020 | Be Inspired, Journal
The year 2020 brought the excitement of a new decade, but has proved to be one of the most challenging times for not only our country and the entire world. The Covid-19 pandemic has influenced all of us in unique ways. As we all navigate our new “normal,” familiar...
by Zac Bales-Henry | Apr 28, 2020 | Be Inspired, Journal, Runner Story, Tips
When I started running again last year, I hadn’t realized that it would be the foundation of sanity in my life during a historic pandemic. During these times of considerable uncertainty– it’s essential to hold on to some sense of normalcy; this...
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