Author Archives: Amanda Secor

July Course Connection

Posted on Jul 29, 2020, by

The July Course Connection features: New Doc Talk Webinar Series brings medical experts to you. New Kids Challenge. New SCHEELS 10K Run/Walk. SCHEELS Sponsor Spotlight. Guest Blog: Every runner should be swimming with YMCA’s Katie Schalk. In the News: Community First Fox Cities Marathon featured in June & July issues of Silent Sports Magazine.

Guest Blog: Every Runner Should be Swimming

Posted on Jul 23, 2020, by

Cross-training, or “engaging in two or more sports or types of exercise in order to improve fitness or performance in one’s main sport,” (Dictionary.com, 2020) is incredibly important for well-balanced health and muscle development. For runners, cross-training can take on many forms, each with their own specific benefit for your body and to becoming a […]

June Course Connection

Posted on Jun 30, 2020, by

The June Course Connection features: $1 million reached in community giving – See where our race proceeds have made a difference in the community ThedaCare Executive Joins Community First Fox Cities Marathon Board of Directors Top 5 Reasons to Register Now for the 2021 Weekend of Events Exploring Miles 9-12 with a video

ThedaCare Chief Brand Officer Megan Manahan joins Marathon Board of Directors

Posted on Jun 29, 2020, by

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is excited to announce that Megan Manahan, ThedaCare Chief Brand Officer has joined its volunteer board of directors. “We’re excited to welcome Megan to the board,” said Courtney Vosters, chair of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Board of Directors. “With her background and experience, […]

May Course Connection

Posted on May 29, 2020, by

The May Course Connection features: A message about the 2020 race cancellation due to COVID-19 pandemic and postponement of 30th Celebration. Information and FAQS about refund requests, automatic deferral and the cancellation. Opening of 2021 Registration. Thank you to sponsors committed for 2021. Survey for engagement ideas. Volunteer Appreciation.

March Course Connection

Posted on Mar 30, 2020, by

The March Course Connection features: A message about COVID-19 environment and extension of early bird prices. Preview of Marathon Miles 5-8. Part 2 of guest blog from Leah Schapiro at Fleet Feet Fox Valley. Interview with WHBY’s Hayley Tenpas on her Focus Fox Valley show. Local Race Scene.

Do You Really Need Another List?

Posted on Mar 27, 2020, by

Part 2 of You’ve Picked Your Event … now what? Last month I shared a list of suggestions for how to prepare for your fall target race to assure that you move forward without losing that motivation and energy in the process. Ways to prepare; organize your schedule, find your people, etc. How can the […]

February Course Connection

Posted on Feb 29, 2020, by

The February Course Connection includes: A preview of Full Marathon Miles 1-4. How to order a 30th Commemorative Jacket. Guest Blog from Leah Schapiro of Fleet Feet Fox Valley “You’ve picked your event … now what?“ Local Race Scene.

You’ve picked your event …
now what?

Posted on Feb 28, 2020, by

You did it! You decided to put yourself first in 2020. Or to create some audacious goal to work towards. Or you lost a bet. Or got talked into participating by someone that said, “C’mon, I’ll help you. It will be great. You will do amazing.” You’ve posted on social media that you’re all signed […]