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Why I Run – Claudia’s Story

By: Claudia Amorium Roesler Friendship is something to be cherished and appreciated. I met these ladies in elementary school and they are some amazing...

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The 4Cs Clarity, Confidence, Control, and Compassion

By: Chris Gordon Five years ago (March 2015), I almost died…but I got better. I contracted necrotizing fasciitis (NF, or flesh-eating bacteria), which started...

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Stories on Why I Run

Stories shared with the Profinium Why I Run Facebook ‘Virtual’ Event Page 2019. – Jessica K. I run for many reasons some of which...

Mankato Marathon Why I run

Why I Run Story Featuring Jill Hildebrandt

By: Jill Hildebrandt I first tried running as a 7th grader in cross country in 1983. I was extremely slow–as in they would be...

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Why I Run

The Mankato Marathon and Profinium are teaming up again to support our annual Why I Run Contest. Everyone has that reason for why they...

Amber Maddox | Finding My Love Of Running

“In April of 2012, I gave birth to my second daughter. Eleven days after she was born, I decided to change my life. I...

40 Before 40

Cristen Manthe has the goal to run 40 races before her 40th birthday in February 2018, and the full Mankato Marathon is her 40th...

FROM SPECTATOR TO FIRST-TIME RUNNER

CALLING ALL LAST-MINUTE, FIRST-TIME AND/OR HESITANT RUNNERS Have you been considering signing up for one of the many races during the Mankato Marathon but...

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