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Advocate Program Candidates
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...
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Return to Race Guidelines
Des Moines, IA. (Update; March 30, 2021) The IMT Des Moines Marathon plans for an in-person event progressed today, with the event organizer announcing their Return to Race Guidelines. "Ideally, the IMT Des Moines Marathon event weekend will look similar to what we...
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The Building Blocks of Success
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 quote I...
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Listening To Your Body
Running is a unique sport because it's a simple repetitive motion for an extended period of time. It doesn't require a lot in terms of agility. In that regard -- it's not complicated, but because it's so simplistic, people often don't understand why and how injuries...
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Staying Focused and Motivated Through 2020
2020 has been tough for everyone, but runners are used to overcoming adversity. Des Moines Marathon Advocate Alexa Vander Leest shares how she stays focused and motivated.
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Fall Running: Why These Are Your Best Months
While Fall is usually reserved for races, Des Moines Marathon Advocate Zac Bales-Henry explains why this season his favorite for training.
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Ditch the Headphones
Headphones are essential for most runners, but Des Moines Marathon Advocate Zac Bales-Henry makes the case for headphone-free running.
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Making the Most of Your Virtual Race
Fall racing season is here, and the races we decided to stay committed to run virtual are fast approaching. We have done the training, put in the work, and we are ready to race! When we show up on race morning, it will look and feel different. And yet, we have a...
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A Few of my Favorite Things
These are a few of my favorite things….!! 5k to Marathon Training Edition Finding the perfect training plan as you prepare and plan for your race goals can be overwhelming. In case you have not noticed, there are so many different variations of training plans...
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Fall Races Are Virtual – Now What?
Fall Races are Virtual - Now What? By Kate Busch As runners and athletes (if you run, you are a runner and an athlete- pace and distance are irrelevant), we are resilient. Spring and fall racing seasons come around, and we switch gears. We are focused, determined, and...
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