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Past American Idol Contestant, Jax, to Run NYC Marathon for Charity

Jax running through Echo Park in Los Angeles. Photo: Matt Harbicht

Her music career seemed to be taking off, but then Jax was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The 20-year-old New Yorker is using running to overcome it and keep her on a healthy track. Her next challenge? This year’s New York City Marathon.

Jax’s life has been a whirlwind since her third-place finish on season 14 of American Idol in 2015, and the release of her first two singles, with more on the way. But the characteristically bubbly 20-year-old singer—born Jaclyn Miskanic—was feeling down and lethargic during an American Idol tour last spring. She chalked it up to the rigors of life on the road.

Instead, doctors found 18 tumors on her thyroid—12 of them cancerous. The diagnosis was all the more terrifying because there was a family history. Surgery was the best treatment for Jax but her grandfather recently lost his voice after a similar procedure. That’s a scary prospect for a young professional singer, especially one who was just starting to establish herself.

“I was totally MIA for like two months when I first found out about and was dealing with my cancer,” JAX says by phone from Nashville, where she’s working on some new songs. “Now I almost feel guilty. That’s why I decided I needed to share my story.”

Jax credits her mom, Jill, a schoolteacher in New York, with going into “FBI-investigator mode” to find the best possible surgeon and team. Her research worked: Jax is currently recovering—and still receives radiation treatments. Her powerful voice is intact, although some say it’s slightly raspier. But Jax, who counts Janis Joplin as one of her idols, doesn’t mind that.

And one thing that’s helped her deal with her diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer is running. In fact, she plans to run the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6 for the charity group Tuesday’s Children, an organization that supports youth affected by terrorism.

Born in East Brunswick, N.J., and a New Yorker since the age of 12, she says the city is her hometown. Her parents both grew up in Brooklyn, and her father, a retired firefighter, was a first responder on September 11, 2001. She knows that running the city’s signature race is a big moment.

“It’s a statement for me to say I’m the healthiest I can possibly be and that I’m feeling strong,” Jax says. “I also want to show others who may be dealing with cancer that there’s hope and you can get through it.”

Though she keeps a busy schedule, Jax normally runs 6 to 8 miles a day, even while touring, then a long run once a week. (She just ran her first 14-miler.)

“I feel the healthiest when I’m in a workout regimen,” she says. “Thyroid issues in general mess with your immune system, and my immune system has always been wacky. Running, especially training, is keeping me on track and motivated. Running has always been really therapeutic for me. If I’m stressed or going through something tough, you can tell because I’ll be ripped!”

As for Jax’s running habits, this singer who’s been around music her whole life actually listens to music only sometimes on the run. And she sees unlikely similarities in her two passions.

“Music pumps me up,” she says. “But when I have good scenery, I don’t listen to music. I like to hear what’s around me. I’m definitely in a creative state when I run. There are times when the run is almost over and I feel like I just started. It’s inspirational and good free space for my brain. For me, working in the studio, writing and creating is just as cathartic as running. They go hand in hand as far as being able to relax and sort my mind.”

But she probably couldn’t take all this on without the help of others. She hates running on treadmills and prefers to run outside. But in light of the recent fatal attacks on runners in New York, she runs with someone when she runs at night.

Then there are also Jax’s fans. Even with a couple of singles, “Forcefield” and “La La Land” to her name, she feels that she didn’t have as much of a voice or spotlight before cancer.

“I sill keep in touch with a girl I met in Texas while I was on tour,” Jax says. “She’s 5 and has had cancer her whole life. But she reached out to thank me for sharing. It’s really nice. Especially knowing some will be out during the marathon too!”

One particular fan she hopes to see at the finish line is her 18-year-old brother, Matt, with whom she’s close, and who recently finished Marine Corps boot camp.

“He still needs to remember who’s boss!” Jax says. “But seeing him at the finish line would be a great motivator for me.”

And finally there are all the people she’s running with on behalf of Tuesday’s Children. (Jax says a related organization, Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, helped put her and her brother through school.)

“It’s cool to be part of a team,” she says. “I know that I’m training with people even if we aren’t actually running together. It’s definitely a motivating factor. We’ll all have a pasta dinner and a post-race party when we’re in New York. It’s going to be great!”

In her first marathon, she’s not running for time, of course—her goal is simply to get to the finish line in her bright orange Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33’s and enjoy herself. Until then, this busy pop star will continue to be on the move and hard at work, with an appropriately pop-star buildup to the race: She’ll be releasing a new single in time for the marathon.

You can help! To donate for Jax’s charity connected to her run, go to Crowdrise.com/jaxpack.

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Published on October 19, 2016 17:34

Run Your Best Race at the 2016 New York City Marathon

A race sign from the 2015 New York City Marathon. The Star Wars reference might be a good mantra to have for this year's race as well!
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When 50,000 runners gather on the starting line of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon, you can be sure that there will be a wide range of abilities and levels of preparedness. Some racers prefer to go into a big event without much of a pre-determined game plan and feel their way through the day—good for them, there’s nothing wrong with a little spontaneity.

If you’re not that type of runner, you might want to gather race-specific insights ahead of time. Then you’ve come to the right place. From local wisdom to an “everyman” runner’s perspective, and course-specific tips provided by Meb Keflezighi, who won the race in 2009, we’ve assembled this NYC Marathon guide. Here’s hoping it serves you well on race day!

Find a good pre-race run

New York City is vast, and not particularly easy to navigate. We located five good options to get in a nice shakeout run in the days before the big event. Central Park, the first option on our list, will be the busiest spot to visit, and running there allows you to check out the final few miles of the racecourse. But, if you’re crowd adverse the other options here will be far less busy.

Get the little things right

Every race has its quirks—the main thing to keep in mind with New York is that the 50,000 runner field can feel overwhelming. Mike Rorick, an “everyman” runner we spoke to for this guide, has run the race three times, and has also raced the Boston Marathon. “Boston feels like a large cross country meet compared to New York,” Rorick says. “The start on the Verezano Bridge, with two decks filled with runners, is logistically challenging for the uninitiated, so give yourself plenty of time on race morning.”

Seek advice from a New York-based running coach

Olympian John Henwood, originally from New Zealand, finished 15th at the 2005 NYC Marathon and 21st in 2008. He now lives and coaches runners in New York City. He’s trained several sub-3:00 NYC Marathon runners, as well as Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers. The related article below outlines Henwood’s New York-specific race strategies.

Learn from a champion

Meb Keflezighi has finished in the top 10 of the NYC Marathon seven times, winning it in 2009 and setting a master’s record as a 40-year-old competitor at last year’s race. In the article “Meb Keflezighi’s Ultimate NYC Marathon Advice,” he provided his insights on the course and where to make your moves. Last year, Meb provided additional information for NYC Marathon runners, this time taking a borough-by-borough approach.

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Published on October 19, 2016 17:02

Shoe of the Week: Brooks Glycerin 14

The Brooks Glycerin 14 serves up a plush fit, feel and ride. Photo: Oliver Baker

Are you the type of runner that appreciates a plush, cozy fit and a soft and cushy ride? Get your feet into a pair of Brooks Glycerin 14’s. The Glycerin was developed to be the ultimate neutral-riding cushioned cruiser and our wear-testers generally liked the updated edition. It’s definitely not just a marshmallowy plodder though. The step-in feeling is incredibly soft and plush from all sides, and the ride is smooth but also very dynamic—thanks to pressure zones and outsole flex grooves—as it adapts to the precise movements of every footstrike. The Glycerin’s revised 3D stretch print overlay upper does a great job at providing an adaptable but secure fit for the various shapes and movement patterns of your feet. If you want a cushy, articulated ride for short or long mellow to moderately paced runs, this is the shoe for you. The cushioning level borders on what might be considered “maximalist” but the design characteristics keep it from being unwieldy or unstable. Although it’s definitely not the lightest shoe in its class, it is one of the most comfortable, and the cushy tongue and ankle collar are sublime. It’s more expensive than the Brooks Ghost 9, a cushioned neutral shoe with less of a soft and plush feel and also a tad more inherent responsiveness.

For more choices, check out our Fall 2016 Road Running Shoe Buyer’s Guide.

This is the shoe for you if … you prefer a soft, cushioned shoe that makes it feel like you’re floating over the roads.

Price: $150

Weights: 10.6 oz. (men’s), 9.2 oz. (women’s)

Heel-to-toe Offset: 10mm; 29mm (heel), 19mm (forefoot)

Info: BrooksRunning.com

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Published on October 19, 2016 15:57

The 20 Best Cities to Train for a Marathon

Could your city be on this list? Photo: Courtesy of Redfin.com

Does where you train for a marathon have anything to do with how well you’ll do in your race? Maybe, maybe not. You can train as hard as you can set ambitious goals, follow a smart training plan, develop an effective fueling plan and execute a great taper period, yet it still might come down to the variables that impact your ability to train where you live.

With the fall marathon season in full swing, Redfin.com did some work to locate the best cities to train for a marathon. To come up with the list, it looked at each city’s Walk Score (a measurement of how easy it is to get around without a car), number of parks per square mile, average daily temperature and amount of sunlight for each city. The report took into consideration the top 100 most populated cities in the U.S. Redfin.com is a national real estate brokerage site that uses map-based data and search tools for house-hunting consumers and professionals in the real estate industry.

San Francisco came out on top, edging New York City as the top place to train for a marathon, while Jersey City, N.J., Boston, Washington D.C., Miami, Seattle, Arlington, Va., Chicago and Milwaukee rounded out the top 10. The full report lists the top 20 cities with an overview of the data for those cities. While your hard work and commitment to all aspects of training will be your biggest variables for success, the report does suggest some places are more conducive than others for training.

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Published on October 19, 2016 12:09

2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team to Serve as New York City Marathon Grand Marshals

The U.S. Olympic marathon team of Jared Ward (left), Galen Rupp (center), Meb Keflezighi (right), Amy Cragg, Shalane Flanagan and Desi Linden will serve as grand marshals for the Nov. 6 New York City Marathon. Photo: PhotoRun.net

New York Road Runners has announced that the Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team—Amy Cragg, Shalane Flanagan, Desiree Linden, Meb Keflezighi, Galen Rupp, and Jared Ward—will serve as the Grand Marshals of this year’s TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 6.

As Grand Marshals, the Olympians will ride in the lead vehicle with Peter Ciacca, president of events for New York Road Runners and race director of the New York City Marathon, through the 26.2-mile course on race day (with the exception of Rupp who will be unable to attend due to family commitments). They’ll also participate in race-week festivities, including the opening ceremony, and contribute to the live broadcast on WABC-TV, Channel 7 and ESPN2.

“With a fantastic showing in Rio, the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team proved to the world the future is bright for American distance running,” Ciacca said. “We’re honored to have Shalane, Des, Amy, Meb, Galen and Jared celebrate their amazing accomplishments, and represent the many talented Team USA Olympians, Paralympians, and all other U.S. athletes competing in the TCS New York City Marathon, as this year’s Grand Marshals.”

This will be the fourth time in the history of the New York City Marathon that the race has featured a Grand Marshal. The first was in 1979, appointed to Czech running legend and Olympic champion Emil Zatopek, in 2003 Grete Waitz who won a record nine New York Marathon titles, and last year’s Brooklyn-raised filmmaker Spike Lee.

“I am very honored and excited to serve as a Grand Marshal for the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. I have run this special race 10 times since my marathon debut in 2002,” said Keflezighi who’s historic win in 2009 made him the first American in 27 years to win the race. “It will be fun, but a little different, to view this great race course and city on a lead vehicle instead of chasing the lead vehicles.”

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Published on October 18, 2016 18:16

Pete Kostelnick on the Brink of Record-Breaking Run Across the U.S.

Pete Kostelnick runs through Bowling Green, Ohio, on Oct. 17. The 29-year-old runner from Lincoln, Neb., is on pace to run across the U.S. faster than anyone in history. Photo: Larry N. Marsh

The skyscrapers of New York City may be majestic, but they aren’t quite high enough to be seen from Ohio. Yet, as Pete Kostelnick ran through the Buckeye State on Monday, he could feel their pull.

After setting out from San Francisco on Sept. 12, Kostelnick has crossed more than two thirds of the United States. He’s trudged up steep highways in the Sierra Nevada, weathered snow and high winds and is midway through his ninth state.

Just over 500 miles remain to go before his designated finish at New York City Hall, and he’s on pace to easily break the long-standing record for fastest run across the United States.

Monday was Day 36. The record is 46 days, 8 hours and 36 minutes, completed on Oct. 17, 1980, by Frank Giannino Jr. At Kostelnick’s pace of 70.7 miles per day, he may crush that mark by two or three days.

After completing his run on Monday, he said he believes he’s seven days away. He’s getting a mental boost knowing this may be the last Tuesday—and Wednesday, Thursday, etc.—of his coast-to-coast quest. The thought makes his tired, aching feet feel a little lighter.

“I can definitely feel New York City a little bit, and I think that’s a good thing at this point,” he says. “Knowing that the finish line isn’t too far out is really keeping me motivated to keep pushing along.”

The record has withstood all comers for more than three decades, but it appears Kostelnick will be the man to shatter it.

Jim McCord, who ran across the U.S. in 2002, has been tracking cross-continent runners for many years and documenting their journeys on his USA Crossers Facebook page. He’s never seen anything like Kostelnick’s progress, calling it “superhuman.”

“Honestly, I never thought it would happen,” McCord says. “Pete’s nothing short of amazing. The physical and mental challenge of running 70 miles each day for 45 days is mind boggling. I have no idea how his body is recovering.”

Giannino says he always believed his record was “soft,” vulnerable to a proven ultrarunner in his prime. So when he saw that the 29-year-old Kostelnick—a two-time champion of the grueling Badwater 135-mile race in Death Valley—had reached Fort Collins, Colo., faster than he had in 1980, he suspected the record was about to fall.

But, he’s rooting for Kostelnick. Not just because what he’s doing is terrific, but it gives credibility to his own accomplishment.

“He’s the first young, fresh talent—major talent, and one of the best—to really go after this,” says Giannino. “I knew this would happen as soon as somebody of that caliber got out there and got into the daily routine. And then when he took a day off no less, and still came into Fort Collins two days ahead of where I was, I knew he was going to have no problem to the finish.”

Making a wise choice

Kostelnick’s day off came on his seventh day out of San Francisco.

After churning out 450 miles—an average of 75 miles a day—he was in bad shape. He had tendinitis in an ankle and shin after the climb over the Sierra. He was also sunburned and feverish.

On Day 7, out in the boondocks between Tonopah and Ely, Nev., Kostelnick and his crew decided to take a rest day, something he never planned. He hunkered down in his RV.

Looking back, he knows that was a turning point. It allowed his body to recover. The next couple of days were a bit difficult, too, but gradually he began to feel better.

“It was actually kind of a no-brainer,” he says. “I just wasn’t planning on taking any rest days the whole way and it was one that I felt very weird taking. But at the same time it was kind of a last-ditch effort to really get the run to keep going because it was pretty bad there for a couple of days.”

Once he got back to lower elevations, he began to feel even more comfortable.

“It’s really pretty miraculous how as the tendinitis went away. It seemed like each day got better and better,” he says.

Kostelnick has been bothered by various aches and pains, but he’s been surprised by how problems have surfaced and then faded. He had a tight hamstring in Utah, two hurting hips and, recently, a swollen right knee. But, with the help of his four-person traveling team, he’s able to recover. He’s getting nightly massages and help with stretching.

“I’m definitely feeling the aches and pains of my feet from the amount of steps I’ve taken, but I would say from a strength perspective, I feel pretty good,” Kostelnick says.

His team manager, Trasie Phan, says Kostelnick actually seems to be getting stronger as the miles roll by.

“It’s simply amazing every day to watch Pete get up and just go,” she says. “It’s unbelievable.”

Each day, Kostelnick starts running at about 4 a.m. He runs 40 to 42 miles, then takes a 30- to 40-minute break in the RV to eat and freshen up. Then he’s out the door again to run 30 to 32 miles. He often finishes between 4-5 p.m., giving him time to eat, get some treatment and sleep.

Kostelnick says the fact he can do his mileage in two sessions instead of three allows him to get into a better rhythm for running and recovery.

Along the way, Kostelnick has been greeted by high school students out in force to cheer him on. Friends and family—particularly in Iowa, where he grew up and went to school, and Nebraska, where he has lived and worked—gave him a boost. Strangers have also come out to run with him.

Phan says the people they’ve met along the way have been surprised by what he’s doing, but also supportive, providing places to park the RV.

Phan says the first question many people ask is, “Is there anything we can do to help?” That’s followed by, “What does he eat every day?”

“The answer to that question is: He eats everything and he eats all the time,” Phan says. “If there’s anything he wants, we get it for him.”

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Published on October 18, 2016 13:06

New Study Warns You’re About to Gain Weight

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According to research that was recently cited by The New York Times, there’s a pretty good chance that your body weight is close to its yearly low point right now. However, the researchers warn that their subjects tended to pack on extra weight in upcoming months, especially as the fall and winter holiday seasons get underway.

The research, published in September as a letter to the editor in The New England Journal of Medicine, looked at weight gain patterns of subjects in three countries: Germany, the United States and Japan. All three nations have traditions of seasonal holiday celebrations, including increased eating and drinking. The data was collected by monitoring wireless-enabled bathroom scales.

For subjects in the United States and Germany, bodyweight was highest around the New Year. In Japan, the peak was close to the Golden Week holiday in May. Americans were typically at their lowest weights in early October and they tended to carry the extra pounds gained during winter well into spring.

For runners, it’s important to keep in mind that some fluctuation in bodyweight over the course of a year is normal and even healthy—it’s not a good idea to try and stay at your lowest weight year-round. But a large increase in weight over the holidays, followed by frantic attempts to shed the excess pounds as racing season approaches, can disrupt training and be hard on the body. With that advice in mind, here are some strategies to consider as the holidays approach.

9 Stay-Fit Training Tips for The Holidays

Keeping active through the holiday season requires a plan—and maybe a like-minded training partner, too. Follow Coach Mario Fraioli’s nine training tips for the holidays to keep your fitness flame burning.

Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Eating

Sports nutritionists Krista Austin and Nancy Clark suggest that there’s nothing wrong with holiday treats, so long as you make some simple modifications to the rest of your meals, as described in this useful guide.

5 Tips for Shedding the Holiday Pounds

If your best intentions fail to ward off unwanted holiday weight gains, consult this comprehensive article to help get back to fighting weight as soon as possible.

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Published on October 17, 2016 11:42

Ed Whitlock, 85, Runs Sub-4:00 Marathon in Toronto

Ed Whitlock en route to a sub-4-hour marathon in Toronto on Oct. 16. Photo: Photorun.net

Marathon legend Ed Whitlock, an 85-year-old Canadian who has been re-writing age-group record books for decades, did it again at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, posting a time of 3 hours, 56 minutes, 33 seconds. Whitlock, who lives in Milton, Ontario, owns a stunning number of records at distances ranging from the mile to the marathon.

According to Canadian Running magazine, Whitlock broke the men’s 85-89 world record (4:34:55) set in 2004 by more than 30 minutes, and he did it while wearing a 30-year-old racing singlet and 15-year-old pair of Brooks shoes.

According to some age-graded conversions charts, Whitlock’s recent run would equate to a 2:08 marathon effort for a runner in his prime marathon years. Of course, it’s not easy to know how to compare Whitlock’s accomplishments to other age group performers as very few of them are anywhere close to matching his feats—a statement that’s equally true for comparisons to thousands of runners who are several decades younger.

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Published on October 17, 2016 10:54

Tyler Pence Dominates Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon

Runners head toward the Gateway Arch at the start of the 2016 Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Half Marathon on Oct. 16. Photo: PhotoRun.net

The “Gateway City” of St. Louis played gracious host to thousands of runners at the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon on Sunday. Participants faced warmer-than-usual temperatures with partly cloudy skies in Missouri’s second largest city.

The first person to cross the finish line in the half marathon was 23-year-old Tyler Pence of Springfield, Ill., who came through with a time of 1 hour, 7 minutes and 47 seconds. Pence’s margin of victory was nearly nine minutes faster than second-place finisher Sam Anderson of St. Louis (1:16:46). Nicholas Heller was third in 1:17:30.

Pence cruised through the scenic course alone and said he appreciated all the music and entertainment along the way to help him push the pace without any competitors. “Having the bands and all the people cheering really helped,” he said. “Towards about the half, I knew I was going to be pulling away so I just told myself to treat the race like a training run.” Pence used Sunday’s half marathon to tune up for another Rock ‘n’ Roll event: the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon on Nov. 13.

Sam Anderson was pleasantly surprised with his second place showing on Sunday. “It feels really good,” he admitted after the awards ceremony. “It feels great that all my hard work paid off.” Anderson said he trains in St. Louis and that the home-field advantage paid off. “I know these streets well,” he said.

Jackie Pirtle Hall of St. Charles, Mo., was the women’s champion in the 13.1-mile race, clocking 1:17:00 at the finish. Her margin of victory was over two minutes from second-place finisher Madison Hibshman (1:19:38). Caitlin Keen rounded out the podium in St. Louis with a time of 1:22:54 for third place.

Along with the half marathon, a 10K kicked off on Sunday with St. Louis’ own Tim Landry breaking the tape in 34:07. Sean Badock (39:08) and Phil McCall (40:34) were second and third respectively. The women’s 10K race went to Roxanne Wegman. The 29-year-old ran to victory in 43:28. Jessica Doll was second in 44:48, while Karli Green was third in 44:58.

The party in St. Louis didn’t stop after runners crossed the finish line. Alternative rock band The Urge, which traces its roots to St. Louis, took to the stage at the finish-line festival and played songs from their 1998 album Master of Styles, giving participants and their families one more reason to cheer at the end of a spectacular day.

2016 Race Results

Name, Age, Hometown, Time, Prize

Men’s Half Marathon

1. Tyler Pence, 23, Springfield, IL, 1:07:47, $250

2. Sam Anderson, 22, St. Louis, MO, 1:16:46,

3. Nicholas Heller, 25, Urbana, IL, 1:17:30

4. Matt Roach, 32, Ballwin, MO, 1:17:54

5. Taylor Sebestik, 30, St. Louis, MO, 1:18:24

Women’s Half Marathon

1. Jackie Pirtle Hall, 34, St. Charles, MO, 1:17:00, $250

2. Madison Hibshman, 23, St. Louis, MO, 1:19:38

3. Cailin Keen, 24, Fort Worth, TX, 1:22:54

4. Emma Neigel, 22, Starkville, MS, 1:25:18

5. Jamie Vaughn, 38, Brimfield, IL, 1:25:46

Men’s 10K

1. Tim Landry, 28, St. Louis, MO, 34:07

2. Sean Badock, 22, Manchester, MO, 39:08

3. Phil McCall, 35, St. Peters, MO, 40:34

Women’s 10K

1. Roxanne Wegman, 29, St. Robert, MO, 43:28

2. Jessica Doll, 29, St. Louis, MO, 44:48

3. Karli Green, 23, St. Louis, MO, 44:58

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Published on October 16, 2016 15:56

Photos: Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon & 10K

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Runners Rock “The Lou”

More than 10,000 runners from 48 states and eight countries toed the start line on Sunday at the 6th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon. Tyler Pence of Springfield, IL placed first in the men’s half marathon, while Jackie Pirtle Hall of St. Charles, MO took first in the women’s half marathon. Upon finishing, runners celebrated with family and friends at the finish line festival where local rock band The Urge took the stage to headline the post race Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series.

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Published on October 16, 2016 14:49