11/06/2009

Best-selling author rediscovers running joy by ignoring experts
The frenzy surrounding Christopher McDougall's best-selling book has sparked a growing curiosity about barefoot running. That wasn't his intent.

11/01/2009

Kenyan wins Dallas Running Club's half marathon
Sammy Kiplagat of Kenya easily distanced himself Sunday from a field of nearly 4,000 to win the overall title at the Dallas Running Club's half marathon .

American Meb Keflezighi wins NYC Marathon
Meb Keflezighi was back Sunday, wiping away tears after the New York City Marathon – for his historic victory for his country, for his recovery from an injury he once feared might end his career.

10/31/2009

Woman struck by car after last year's race ready to take victory lap today in Dallas race
When Mary Oliver puts one foot in front of the other at today's Dallas Running Club Half Marathon, she will be finishing the final stage of a yearlong journey.

10/29/2009

Plano women earn spots in NY Marathon by raising funds to fight cancer
Two Plano women's failure to win New York City Marathon spots through a lottery proved a blessing for them and for the American Cancer Society.

10/23/2009

Melding passions in Marine Corps race
Richardson City Council member Amir Omar will be among approximately 30,000 runners participating in Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

10/17/2009

Mom's memory uplifts survivor Susan G. Komen winner
Gennifer Stratten of Plano shed tears of joy and sorrow when officials announced she was the first breast cancer survivor to finish Saturday's 26th Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She said she mainly thought about her mother, who died in May after a seven-year breast cancer battle.

2008 winners repeat in Komen Race for the Cure
Kip Kangogo, 30, a former TCU runner who lives in Lethbridge, Alberta, won the overall title in 14 minutes, 24 seconds. Melissa Cook, 29, of Flower Mound finished first among the women in 16 minutes, 26 seconds.
Survivor marks 80th birthday
Link: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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10/15/2009

Former Race for Cure champ to celebrate survivor's victory
Saturday's Dallas Komen Race for the Cure will be more about rallying against breast cancer than racing the clock for 2007 champion Melisa Christian, says columnit Debbie Fetterman

10/12/2009

U.S. Olympian Matt Reed wins Dallas triathlon to clinch Toyota Cup title
U.S. Olympian Matt Reed accomplished what no Lifetime Triathlon Series competitors have done.

10/08/2009

Running brothers team up to promote organ donation
Lon, Trevor and Brandon Coleman have ambitious plans to keep alive the memory of Chase, their youngest brother. They established the Tri for Life Triathlon Team to raise awareness for organ donation through triathlons.

10/01/2009

With mom in mind, Dallas triathlete headed to Hawaii
Multisport athlete Gretchen Weber, 45, of Dallas will be among 12 area triathletes heading to Hawaii next week for the Oct. 10 Ford Ironman World Championships, writes running/triathlon columnist Debbie Fetterman. Weber is dedicating the race to her mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and is raising money through the Janus Charity Challenge fund-raising program's Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.