Guest blog by Dave Bonson, Ascension 5K participant As a recent retiree, I’m looking forward to putting on my walking shoes more often. My name is Dave Bonson and I will be walking the Ascension 5K Run/Walk in the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction. In the past, I have participated in […]
Guest blog by Brian Farmer – Half Marathon Competitive Walking Division My name is Brian Farmer, and I will be competitively walking in the ThedaCare Half Marathon at this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction. I have been a roadrunner my entire life. However, after I developed sciatic nerve pain and […]
APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 18, 2021) – Excitement is building for The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction weekend of events and you can be part of it on our Kwik Trip VolunteerSquad! More than 2,300 volunteers are needed for the Kwik Trip Volunteer Squad which supports events before, during, and after race weekend. From the […]
APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 16, 2021) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction has reached its capacity for the full marathon distance. “We knew this would be a big year for the marathon as many people are excited to get back to in-person events and runners miss the atmosphere of a race,” explained race […]
Everyone is out enjoying the warmer weather and races are happening again. Whether it is a walking or running program, injuries can occur as mileage increases. Acute injuries are those that happen during an instance, like a sprain, muscle pull or heat related. Common overuse injuries in running or walking include pain in the knee, […]
Summer is a time for many families to enjoy fun activities outdoors. Whether you have a toddler or school-aged kids out on summer break, knowing how to protect your children during the hot, sunny months can be challenging and a bit overwhelming Below are helpful tips for kids’ safety. Most apply to adults, too. Practice […]
Celebrate the 30th running of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon with a commemorative 1/4 zip pullover jacket! Anyone can join the celebration with our commemorative 1/4 zip jacket – whether you are a fan, volunteer, walker or runner. The jackets are available for purchase for only $21 through our registration site, Get Me […]
Goals provide us with focus and direction and act as a benchmark for success. Whether the Community First Fox Cities Marathon weekend of events are competitive for you or “just for fun”, we can all benefit from setting goals. Goal setting is not as easy as saying, “I want to finish the race,” you need […]
Mental health is plain and simple – it’s how we think, feel, and act. By that definition, we all have mental health! When we are mentally healthy, we have the ability to feel, express, and manage emotions – both pleasant and challenging. We can support good mental health by caring for ourselves consistently. But what […]
The May Course Connection features: Prices increase June 1 for Saturday & Sunday in-person races – Register Today Medals and shirts celebrate the 30th running of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Training Runs begin this weekend on Saturday Sign up your school or business and win! Sponsor Spotlight: Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley Get […]
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