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“I made it.” That’s a statement echoing through Fargo-Moorhead today, as the more than 8,000 participants of Fargo’s marathon, half-marathon, relay and 5K reflect on their accomplishments during Saturday’s races. Over the past 18 weeks it has been my assignment … Continue reading →

When you’ve been marathon training for 17 weeks, it’s easy to become a head case a week before the race. What if I slip and break my ankle wearing the trendy summer wedge sandals I’ve just bought? What if the … Continue reading →

It’s downhill from here until the Fargo Marathon. On Saturday, I completed my longest run to date –a 22 miler, where I learned what it feels like to hit the proverbial wall at mile 19 and how to power through … Continue reading →

Another note about my upcoming trip to the Boston Marathon for anyone out there who is interested … The Forum is allowing me a shot at sports reporting since I’ll be out in Boston watching my family compete amid taking a … Continue reading →

My brother Chris is a running freak. He is O.K. with me saying that. It’s nicer than just calling him a freak or “Skeletor” –a nickname derived from the old He-Man cartoon I’ve used to poke fun of his long … Continue reading →

  Red River Runners group members (L to R) Heidi, Leah, Kari, Jenn and Melinda finish a 20 mile run at Oxbow the day before Easter in 13 degree weather.

I’m starting to believe I just might finish this Fargo Marathon. Sure, I’ve said I’m going to make it through from the very beginning. I need to say that — in order to write this column for starters. But to … Continue reading →

An addendum to yesterday’s post on running without iPods… Here’s Fargo Marathon director Mark Knutson’s take on the issue, as found in Forum reporter Kevin Schnepf’s article today: http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=161796 Here’s The Star Tribune’s story on the same issue: http://www.startribune.com/503/story/1100668.html

 This just in from Duluth.  Race directors are cracking down on iPods. Fargo’s race in May will be more lenient with its rules (see Forum reporter Kevin Schnepf’s report in Thursday’s sports section). I say 26.2 miles is a long … Continue reading →

“Are you kidding me?” I’m sure that thought went through the minds of every Fargo-Moorhead resident when throwing open curtains to find the winter wonderland this town wasn’t graced with in December. It’s April 3. This weekend should be filled with blooming flowers … Continue reading →