This story is part six of a ten-part series leading up to the 2019 Sioux Falls Skedaddle. For more information about the race and how to join us on April 28, visit the website here. ** Pink Gorilla events are never about one day, one run, or one person. They’re about giving people a finish line, [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Click Rain. You can learn more about Click Rain here. ** 13.1 Miles. That’s approximately 26,000 consecutive steps. Excuse me while I take a nap. I’m already tired. The thought of running a half marathon is something of nightmares for most. We’re here to tell you it [...]
This story is part one of a ten-part series leading up to the 2019 Sioux Falls Skedaddle. For more information about the race and how to join us on April 28, visit the website here. ** Gretchen Ritterling is opening this story right now, just like you are. With one hand, she’s stroking her 19-year-old [...]
This story is the third part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Christina Liekhus. Our series will follow Christina and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** “My daughter does it all! Basketball, softball, volleyball. She’s all over the place.” Listening to Christina Liekhus talk about her [...]
This story is the second part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Christina Liekhus. Our series will follow Christina and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** Christina Liekhus woke up the day after her birthday feeling stiff, sore, and just tired. It’s not her age that [...]
Since 2015, All That Remains is Love’s team captain, Angie Matsen has run under a different team name with her friend Melissa Kuhn. The team always enjoyed the day, the prep, the run… but that’s not why they did it. They did it for Mel. When Mel was diagnosed with cancer, it wasn’t so much [...]
Every year a clever costume theme, varying run times, and trouble figuring out their averages. At first glance, 2Pretty4Math come across as beautiful, silly girls who are out for a fun jog, but a moment with any of the members will uncover a woman with a sense of humor, brilliant mind, and a warm and [...]
Congratulations! Your team roster has at least five runners registered and you’re ready to roll for the 2018 Market to Market Relay Iowa! This SOLD OUT race will feature 350 teams. You may be thinking… now what? But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT DATES: Official Rulebook is available now. Print or bookmark on your [...]
These stories are the final parts of a four-part series about our Halfsy Heroes, Tonya O’Neel, Robert Rieck, Korey Donahoo, and Susan Swearer. Our series followed our heroes as they trained for the 2017 Good Life Halfsy. ** Tonya O’Neel - Ready For Her Next Goal “I spent so long training, it seemed almost obvious [...]
This story is the third part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Korey Donahoo. Our series will follow Korey and three other heroes as they train for the 2017 Good Life Halfsy. ** “I can’t decide if it’s more awkward to pass people on the trail, or to be passed.” Korey Donahoo quips. [...]