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There is a reason the Mankato Marathon is an award winning race weekend. The event has a lot going for it. Check out the...
Mankato Marathon 2021 Medal Hunt Sponsored by Consolidated Communications Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy 12 years’ worth of medal...
The benefits of stretching for runners cannot be overemphasized! Stretching can help reduce the risk of injuries, reduce soreness and have mind clearing benefits...
By Zach Erickson, Wellness Director, MS, CSCS Mankato Family YMCA Winter in Minnesota is usually the “off-season” for runners, making it an ideal time...
As I sit down to write this, it’s the third week of January, rumored to be the most depressing week of the year. While...
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...
The Mankato Marathon and Profinium are teaming up again to support our annual Why I Run Contest. Everyone has that reason for why they...
“In April of 2012, I gave birth to my second daughter. Eleven days after she was born, I decided to change my life. I...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System Incorporating running into your life is an excellent decision for your health. Many people take this choice to the...
Typically, training for a marathon means staying physically active to develop muscles that prepare you for the grueling 26.2 miles you’ll face. Most athletes...
