running

I love stories about kids doing good things. The stories you hear about kids these days are only about a few that spoil it for the many. This is a story about a Minnesota boy. Josh Ripley didn't have to stop. Running in a recent cross-country for Andover (Minn...

The whole family will enjoy every Wednesday night until the end of August with free youth races presented by the Young Athletes Foundation.  All the information is below, but speaking from experience, this is a great way for your kids to get exercise, collect participation ribbons and spend time as a family making memories!  AND IT'S FREE!!!

This year looks pretty good for the runners/walkers of Grandma's Marathon Park Point 5 Miler.  Not too hot, and no rain!!!  Are you up for the challenge?  You can still register the day of the race....get together with friends and get some exercise while you help out the Young Athlete's Foundation!

Sometimes it's a little difficult to find a way to burn off the energy that a 3 year old has.  I don't know where it comes from, but I'm sure that if we could somehow tap into that energy, our energy crisis would be taken care of.  Zach wanted to do a race, so using a microwave timer, I had him do hot laps...

The weather forecast for this Saturday, April 16, is calling for cold temps and snow. Not exactly ideal for the 22nd Annual Fitger's 5K Run/Walk, but the race, like the postal service, will go on despite the weather.....unless there's lightning. There is a record 1, 739 participants this year, a few wanting to be in the top 10, but most using this as training for Grandma's Marathon or the Garry

Have you started training for the Fitger's 5K?  Any of Grandma's Marathon races?  Or, were you going to run and can't for some reason.  Here's your opportunity to use your running knowledge and talent to help others.

Whether you are running the Fitger's 5K, the William A. Irvin 5K, Grandma's Half or Full Marathon, the time has come!  I can actually say I'm NOT a fair-weathered runner anymore.  I bundle up and run when it's below zero, and run in the rain (actually preferred because I stay cool).   If you ARE a fair-weathered runner, Spring starts this week-end and you are out of excuses.  This website can help

It's been rumored that I run Grandma's Half Marathon every year just to get out of broadcasting that day.  Honestly, my co-workers put in a day that involves more energy and stamina than if I were to run the full marathon!