JOHN CURLEY:  LEAPING FROM 92ND IN STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET IN 2010 TO 11TH IN TC MARATHON IN 2022

October 26, 2022 “Now I can run and train according to how I feel,” John Curley says about his impressive improvement in running.  The Duluth pharmacist had battled injuries and was squeezed for time while completing a rigorous school schedule, juggling jobs, and being active in academic and agricultural organizations.  John admits his 5:43 perContinue reading “JOHN CURLEY:  LEAPING FROM 92ND IN STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET IN 2010 TO 11TH IN TC MARATHON IN 2022”

RILEY PELLIGRO MACON:  ATHLETIC CAREER HIGHLIGHTS WERE WITH TEAMMATES

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Riley Macon has returned to his birthplace as he pursues a master’s degree at Middle Tennessee State University.  But in between, Riley spent his formative years in Minnesota and became an elite high school runner with a state title in the 1600-meter run in 2012 and a runner-up finish in theContinue reading “RILEY PELLIGRO MACON:  ATHLETIC CAREER HIGHLIGHTS WERE WITH TEAMMATES”

RECENT APRIL RESULTS FOR THE MINNESOTA RUNNING AND WRESTLING COMMUNITIES

A posting before a series of columns on #MIAC athletes who became Olympians features many Minnesota athletes who performed will at the Get in Gear Race along the Mississippi River and Marine Corps US Open (wrestling) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the premier 10K race, four Minnesota athletes finished between 4th and 7th within 23Continue reading “RECENT APRIL RESULTS FOR THE MINNESOTA RUNNING AND WRESTLING COMMUNITIES”