Category: Uncategorized
12 Days of 5Ks Spotlight: Emily Wanless
By: Greg KochEarly this morning, I had the privilege of running with Dr. Emily Wanless as part of my 12 Days of 5Ks series. Emily is not only a professor at Augustana University but also a cornerstone of the 605 Running Company community. Since day one, Emily and her husband Ryan have supported us in countless ways, sharing their energy, enthusiasm, time, talents, dollars, and wisdom as we’ve built a thriving running ecosystem here in Sioux Falls.Emily’s running journ […]
Terry Fox to become the new face of Canada’s five-dollar bill
As the Marathon of Hope celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2025, the federal government honours Terry Fox and his legacy
The post Terry Fox to become the new face of Canada’s five-dollar bill appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
Community Coordinator Spotlight: Alex Batten
Alex Batten – HKRS Rochester, IL How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? 9 seasons Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I’m a husband and father of 3 kids (5-10 years old) who have all participated in HKRS. I’ve been a runner since middle and thought HKRS would be […]
The post Community Coordinator Spotlight: Alex Batten appeared first on Healthy Kids Running Series.
Ekiden Great Naoki Okamoto to Retire in January at Age 40
The Chugoku Denryoku men’s corporate team has announced that team member Naoki Okamoto, 40, will retire in January. Born in May, 1984, Okamoto went to Tohaku J.H.S. and Yura Ikuei H.S. before enrolling at Meiji University. His 2nd year at Meiji he helped it make it through the Hakone Ekiden qualifying race for the first time in 14 years and ran Hakone at the end of that