“Oklahoma City as a whole has embraced the race, from the mayor to the city council, the police, fire, EMSA and the medical community,” Watkins said.
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Former Navy SEAL opens an Oklahoma City gym specifically geared toward runners
The running studio is equipped with Woodway 4Front treadmills, which are considered ‘the Bentley of treadmills.’
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OKG Q&A: Comedian Eddie Izzard talks global politics, standing up to LGBT harassment ahead of Dec. 29 show
Comedy is like a cousin of journalism. Journalists point out intellectual truths and psychological truths about things that are going on in the world. Comics, we can point out things that make people laugh by pointing out the fallibility, the strangeness and the twisted nature of things.
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Local marathon runner hits 50 states
Nels Bentson has run on all seven continents and in 49 states and will complete his US tour in New Hampshire in September.
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OKC offers options for beginners to running
Runners in Oklahoma City share a surprising wealth of trails and resources for beginners and experts.
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Get a running start into your new year with pre-Opening Night 5k event
Each runner receives a medal, and winners in male, female and age categories also receive a piece of original artwork, and a grand prize will be awarded for “most festive costume.”
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Marathon to raise funds for recovery programs
The Strides of March half marathon and Dogwood Dash 5K benefits OKC Metro Alliance in its battle against substance abuse and addiction.
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Marathon charity set for non-runners
Zero K marathon event allows ‘Netflix bingers’ to give to a worthwhile cause.
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Running gaining in popularity around the metro area
Five-kilometer runs are gaining popularity thanks to unique events and training programs to help even the biggest sofa spud get active.
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Running for Chris
See Spot Run He was an avid athlete who excelled at wrestling. In fact, nearly everything Chris Cowden did was fitness-related. He loved to lift weights, snowboard, run — anything that involved pushing himself to be his best. Chris was one of those rare, charismatic people who made everyone feel as if they were his […]