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By: Greg Koch​Merry Christmas! On this special day, my final 5K guest was the most important person in my life—my bride, Chelsea Koch.Throughout the years, Chelsea has had one clear rule for me and my involvement at 605 Running Company—I have to love my job. As a healthcare professional who trains people from around the world, Chelsea is a big deal. Many folks don’t realize just how vital she is to making 605 Running Company function. She is my rock.When I’m stress […]

Hirabayashi Knocks ’em Out in Osaka – Feb. 25Fresh off the equivalent of a 1:00:40 half marathon on Day One of the Hakone Ekiden, 21-year-old Kiyoto Hirabayashi of Koku Gakuin University ran a debut and collegiate record 2:06:18 to win the Osaka Marathon. Post-race his coach Yasuhiro Maeda compared Hirabayashi to former NR holder Atsushi Fujita, Maeda’s teammate in their days at Komazawa

By: Greg KochYou might recognize today’s guest as the Mayor of Sioux Falls, but to me Paul TenHaken is a long-time friend. I probably first met Paul when I was waiting tables at The Cookie Jar and he was working downtown and volunteering with what was then known as Mainstreet Sioux Falls (now Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc.) on a marketing committee. Over the years, as our lives and careers have evolved, we’ve stayed connected. My wife jokingly refers to him as my “Mayor Bro”. Paul has become&n […]

Members of Run N Plunge like spending their Saturday mornings in the frozen Mississippi River

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By: Greg Koch​You will not find another individual who has had a larger impact on the Sioux Falls running events scene than my guest for the 12 Days of 5Ks, Karen Lechtenberg. Naturally, we met up for a trail run—fitting for someone who has helped pioneer trail running in our community. As we navigated the Big Sioux Recreation Area, we discussed everything from raising kids (she has four boys), hosting events, and timing races to building relationships and managing life’s challenges […]