FARGO MARATHON
Wagner: Valentine’s kids run inspires camaraderie
Sometimes everyone needs someone to run with. Cindy Varriano, a fourth-grade teacher at Fargo’s Bennett Elementary School, understands this better than most.February 08, 2010
Wagner: Running gives chance to help others in need 
Mounting evidence supports the ideology that running makes you a better person.
February 01, 2010
Wagner: Trail running leads to man’s ‘changed life’
If joy is measured by a moment’s long-lasting effects, Rick Wagar’s life is a science experiment dedicated to discovering true happiness.
January 25, 2010
Wagner: Roadside support always in supply at Fargo Marathon
It’s that time of year again.Many of you are starting out on a journey to run your first race, your longest race, your fastest race.
January 18, 2010
Wagner: Running therapeutic, makes me feel alive
For most of us, one day isn’t so much different than another.
January 11, 2010
Local organization joins Go Far Charity endeavor
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley has joined the Fargo Marathon Go Far Charity program.
By Forum staff reports , January 05, 2010
Wagner: Blue moon jaunt symbolizes goals
Winding through the streets of north Fargo, our pace quickly fell into a natural rhythm and cadence, making conversation easy in the dry, brittle air.
By Steven Wagner , January 04, 2010
Wagner: Winter training can be easier in groups
This is the time of year when most people think we’re nuts.
By Steven Wagner , December 14, 2009
Fargo Marathon rated best value in Runner's World magazine
The Fargo Marathon got a public relations boost in the latest issue of Runner’s World magazine. Readers voted the event as the best value of all marathons in the United States.
By Jeff Kolpack , December 09, 2009
Wagner: Training can help fend off H1N1 flu
As a runner, how much should you worry about the flu?
By Steven Wagner , November 02, 2009
Wagner: Lake Agassiz Pacers run strong for 35 years
You can’t go very far in the Fargo-Moorhead community without noticing we’ve become a community of runners.
By Steven Wagner , October 12, 2009
Wagner: Relaxed snow removal policy hurts ‘walkability’
In the middle of last week, a group of Fargo city officials – including commissioners – met to discuss winter strategies for snow removal.
The proposals forwarded, particularly by Operations Director Al Weigel, should raise red flags for runners.
By Steven Wagner , October 05, 2009
Room still available for FM Half Marathon
More than 1,200 runners are registered for the inaugural FM Half Marathon to be held Oct. 10 in Fargo.
By Forum staff reports , September 30, 2009
Wagner: New Fargo Marathon race brings new challenge
In case you missed it, the news out of the Fargo Marathon camp late last week shows that the event promises to be bigger and better in 2010.
By Steven Wagner , September 14, 2009
Wagner: Adventures add flavor to running experience
You can find out a lot about yourself if you’re willing to test your mettle out on the roads.
By Steven Wagner , August 24, 2009
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OUR VOICES Out of the Darkness
Fargo Marathon runners emerge from the 10th Street underpass of Main Avenue May 9, 2009.
An acquaintance of mine assumed I "Photoshopped" this picture. He didn't realize that an offensive thought to a real journa
OUR VOICES Under the sun
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jan 15, 2010 at 6:35 PM | Addicted to running
OUR VOICES The cure
"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory." - Arthur Golden The last post mentioned how a terrific run with friends really took the edge off a stressful day. It also got me to think about how often our sport is the cure for what's bugging us. The thought has entered
Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 14, 2009 at 11:23 AM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Rising from the ashes
"The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become." - Charles Du Bos For those who've followed me through the blog know that things haven't always gone so smoothly, especially over the past 6 weeks. So with a new personal best at the
Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 6, 2009 at 4:15 PM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Getting the word out
As noted last week, I'm planning to run in one of the events in next year's Fargo Marathon as a charity runner. Beth, one of my friends from high school, helped come up with the idea to run in Kate Hunt Mortenson's memory, and put together a terrific Web site. The site provides some links and help
Posted by: RunningSpud on Sep 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES More changes for Fargo Marathon
Not too long ago, the Fargo Marathon announced it planned to move its 5K race to Friday night. Despite hearing comments from casual runners that it would take excitement away from the event, I continue to herald it as a smart decision. And just announced today, there will be another option for r
Posted by: RunningSpud on Sep 10, 2009 at 6:37 PM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Running for a cause
"When you're through changing, you're through." - Bruce Barton One of the things I've taken for granted during training the past month is making sure that I'm getting enough sleep. Normally, I need 6 to 7 hours of sleep, but once you start piling long runs on, it simply isn't enough
Posted by: RunningSpud on Aug 31, 2009 at 11:15 AM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Putting the past behind
"If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old." - Edgar Watson Howe After my crash and burn experience last Thursday, my hope was to get out and try another long run early this coming week. But while I was in the office yesterday, I started t
Posted by: RunningSpud on Aug 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM | Addicted to running
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