by Chris Burch | Apr 8, 2021 | Be Inspired, Fun, Journal, News, Uncategorized
The IMT Des Moines Marathon (IMT DMM) advocates active participation in our health and wellness by providing community running events and related activities. Since its inception in 2002, the IMT DMM has provided a positive image of Des Moines by offering race goals...
by Kate Busch | Feb 24, 2021 | Be Inspired, How To, Journal, Tips
One of my favorite quotes about the process and the grind of running and training comes from the great Track & Field Olympian Alexi Pappas. “Training is like building a sandcastle. Every grain of stand is important, even if you can’t see them all.” This 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...
by Jordan Trannel | Oct 29, 2019 | Be Inspired, Journal
Last week was race week! Ironically enough, it was also Practice 5K week for many of our Girls on the Run of Central Iowa teams. While many of us were participating in the 5K, half, or marathon, the girls on my team were preparing to run the farthest distance they’ve...
by Jordan Trannel | Oct 7, 2019 | Be Inspired, Journal
There was an important date marked on my calendar last week. It wasn’t an official national holiday like Halloween or Thanksgiving, and it wasn’t my mom’s birthday. This day is special for a completely different reason. Sunday, October 6 was National Coaches...
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