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12 Days of 5Ks Spotlight: John Meyer

By: Greg KochThis morning, I laced up my shoes and ventured out onto the ice for a run with a longtime acquaintance, John Meyer. I determined that our friendship traces back to a Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn event in 2010. At the time, I was working full-time with my family at The Cookie Jar, and my mom sent my sister Becky and me to learn about social media marketing—something still brand new and groundbreaking at the time. I’m also certain my Mom was thrilled to get u […]

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Kyoyama Girls and Fuji Boys Win National Junior High School Ekiden Titles

The 32nd National Junior High School Ekiden took place Sunday at Kibogaoka Bunka Koen in Shiga. In the girls’ race, Okayama’s Kyoyama J.H.S. scored back-to-back titles with a 41:18 for the 5-leg, 12.0 km course. After a slow start from lead runner Wakana Minami, the Kyoyama girls moved up steadily, third runner Mei Iwasaki taking the lead with a stage win and fourth runner Chisato Shimoda setting

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Olympian Hagitani Takes 10 Minutes Off Yodogawa Kanpei Half Marathon CR

At the Yodogawa Kanpei Half Marathon in Hirakata, Osaka on Dec. 15, Kaede Hagitani, 24, took over 10 minutes off the women’s course record to win in 1:10:37. Hagitani ran the 5000 m at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and is targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Men’s winner Koki Hosokawa, 31, broke his own CR with a 1:08:03 to win for the 2nd year in a row.In 5˚ temperatures the race set off along the

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12 Days of 5Ks Spotlight: Nathan Schwab

By: Greg Koch​Today’s 12 Days of 5Ks spotlight shines on Nathan Schwab—a steadfast supporter of 605 Running Company and a cornerstone of the Sioux Falls running community.I can’t exactly recall when I first met Nate, but I’m so glad I did. Over the years, he’s been one of the most loyal and involved members of our community. From being part of our race team, run crew, and pace team to volunteering at events and cheering on others, Nate has truly done it all. […]