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09/23/2008

Soldiers taking steps to do Dallas' White Rock Marathon – from Iraq

U.S. soldiers in Iraq are training for a marathon that will take place ain conjunction with the Dallas White Rock Marathon on Dec. 14.

MASTER SGT. TIM VOLKERT

Several dozen runners in Mosul will be competing with the marathon runners in Dallas in the December marathon.

09/18/2008

Limiting race gives more space for runners
Matt Lucas, who knew Dallas Arboretum officials wanted to start a race, introduced Stacy Mullikin and Arboretum board president and CEO Mary Brinegar. The partnership has resulted in the Lennox International Tour Des Fleurs 10K and 20K. The third-year event has emerged as one of the area's premier fall events.

09/11/2008

Runners now can toss in their chips
A new, disposable timing chip will become a frequent sight at Dallas road races.

09/04/2008

Mary Kay worker means business at company-sponsored 5K
James Vaughan of Plano hopes to repeat as the first finisher from Mary Kay Inc. at Saturday's MK5K, says columnist Debbie Fetterman. The race is held at the company's Addison headquarters, where Vaughan works.

08/28/2008

Runner determined to make it to the top
Thomas "T.O." Okazaki encountered more adversity than anticipated at the Pikes Peak Ascent in Colorado. A major winter cold front forced organizers to halt the 13.32-mile run on Aug. 16. Okazaki was among those who had already passed the final aid station when the race was called.

08/15/2008

Run calendar for Aug. 15