FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — COVID-19 has caused shutdowns of 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons across the country. Arne Robertson, a runner himself says with a lack of opportunity to race he decided to take a step in another director to keep the spirit going. “Ya know I did a virtual race for one of my friends and I thought this might…
FARGO, N.D.- The plan for the project is to create a wide range of recreation trails and activities, reinforce natural landscape, and support the continuing growth and prosperity of the metro. The group wanted to do this meeting to provide the public with an update and hear feedback. “An overwhelming majority of the survey respondance and participants of our events indicated…
When everything started shutting down in mid-March, we were literally still in the last days of winter. We still had snow storms and freezing temps to deal with. But now, two and a half months later, we’re setting records in the upper 90’s. That means we even have to reconsider our social distancing practices. Gyms are still closed in…
I’ve really valued my afternoon runs during this pandemic. It’s a chance to forget all the doom and gloom headlines, get some fresh air, and stay fit in a way that’s pretty easy to maintain social distancing. Unless you run across a gang of these hooligans. I see a lot of turkeys when I run, but this was the…
Thank goodness it’s starting to warm up. We might see temps in the 50’s in the next few days. There’s no more ice on the roads or sidewalks. Because you can go outside even if you’re practicing social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. All you gotta do is stay six feet away from people. So that’s what I’m trying…
FARGO, ND – The Fargo Marathon is still on schedule to launch in May, even with the fear of the Coronavirus cancelling events around the country. The marathon will be beefing up their first aid stations and common areas with more portable hand washing stations and extra hand sanitizer. The marathon will also be actively cooperating with government officials when…
We’ve been highlighting the health benefits of running a marathon, including new research that says a marathon can lower your vascular age by up to four years by improving the elasticity of your arteries. Well, we’re four months from this year’s Fargo Marathon, and race director Mark Knutson says that’s plenty of time to train for 26.2 miles. He…
FARGO, N.D. –Kids are putting their skills to the test in an obstacle course like this wall run…….. And it’s not as easy as it looks. The goal is all about getting kids active. “With screen time nowadays anything that can get anyone out of the house active in a basically an extreme gym. Ya gotta take that,” Manager of…
FARGO, N.D.– A Super Hero was in town to cheer on some runners during a race. More than 2,000 runners dressed in Wonder Woman gear and as other super heroes, ran the first ever DC Wonder Woman run series in Fargo. “The Wonder woman event is really about participation and it’s about feeling good about you, and about crossing that…
FARGO, N.D. — From an eight-year old completing the half marathon to marriage proposals at the finish line, the 2019 Fargo marathon had it all. As far as winners of the 26.2 mile trek through the streets, there were first timers. On the men’s side, Arturs Bareikis passed Anthony Kiriu in the last three miles to cross the finish line…
