Editor’s note: Erin Moeller, 35, of Mount Vernon, is a lifelong runner who qualified for the last two Olympic Marathon Trials. A native of Ryan, she’s a graduate of North-Linn and Wartburg who works for Benchmark Inc. in Cedar Rapids. She has two children — Ryne (8) and Evelyn (3) — and one on the [...]
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Editor’s note: Daren Schumaker and Dennis Lee are crossing all of Iowa’s 99 counties, raising money for the American Cancer Society. The two have completed 42 counties, the latest a trip across Ringgold County last Sunday. Below are excerpts from two trips before that one. By Daren Schumaker, community contributor After completing at least marathon [...]
continue »Denise Stapley possesses a passion for fitness. The winner of the 25th season of the long-running television reality show “Survivor” has helped promote a healthy lifestyle locally, and joined it with fundraising efforts. Stapley will participate in the 2013 Growl Prowl road races and fun runs at Linn-Mar football stadium on April 13, raising money [...]
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Editor’s note: Jason Clark of Iowa City is a group exercise instructor at North Dodge Athletic Club and an active participant in the Eastern Iowa race scene, competing in runs, duathlons and triathlons. By Jason Clark, community contributor There is nothing quite like pre-race jitters. You are standing on the shore with a bunch of [...]
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Editor’s note: Daren Schumaker and Dennis Lee are crossing all of Iowa’s 99 counties, raising money for the American Cancer Society. The two have completed 40 counties, the latest this trip across Winneshiek County last month. The two are planning another run this weekend. By Daren Schumaker, community contributor It is easy to take things [...]
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By Daren Schumaker, community contributor History has a way of impacting us. Most people remember where they were or what they were doing during the historical events of their lifetime — Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon, the assassination of JFK, or the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Each of our personal histories [...]
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Editor’s note: Erin Moeller, 35, of Mount Vernon, is a lifelong runner who qualified for the last two Olympic Marathon Trials. A native of Ryan, she’s a graduate of North-Linn and Wartburg who works for Benchmark Inc. in Cedar Rapids. She has two children — Ryne (8) and Evelyn (3) — with husband Andy. Make [...]
continue »Alex Syhlman of True Time Racing tells us that not only were he and co-race director Steve Karsjens able to save the Hickory Grove race, they have added some unique twists, including the only duathlon and aquathon in our series. Read on for details including a discount of up $20 if you register by the [...]
continue »Editor’s note: Patrick McCue is a physical therapy graduate student at the University of Iowa from Iowa City. He is a Regina graduate who run track and cross country under the late Bob Brown. By Patrick McCue, community contributor IOWA CITY — As local high school athletes prepare for the upcoming track season, the University [...]
continue »One month into 2013, it’s time for a checkup. As in, how are those New Year resolutions going? You know the ones — losing a few pounds gained over the holidays, getting back in shape, starting a new challenge? I’ve discovered a couple of things during my recent excursions on some frigid mornings, always a [...]
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