Posts by: lacy
Running Into The 80s, Part Three: Jim Christensen
Please meet Mr. Jim Christensen. At 75 years young, he’s still covering lots of ground! How did you get into running? “I have always been involved with sports in my life which I think helped lead me to becoming a...
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Running Into The 80s – Part Two, David Arst
Meet David Arst, a spry 81-year-old! How did you get into running? “I started running in the 70’s. I got into running because I played handball and I wasn’t very good. At that time, people around here were starting to...
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Running Into The 80s, Part One: Carolyn Langenwalter
Carolyn sat down with Prairie Fire this July at her young age of 77. Her interview can be enjoyed below. How long have you been running competitively? “I’ve always been active, it’s in my nature. I was a...
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Airman to Run PFM While Deployed
We are so honored to share our race with Chief of ISRD Weapons and Tactics, Brent Miles. He will be running simultaneously with our runners while he’s deployed in Qatar with the United States Air Force. His “shadow” run will be...
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HISTORY ON THE RUN – Historic City Hall
The Prairie Fire Marathon’s finisher’s medal features the image of the old city hall’s clock tower, which is visible from the run’s start/finish line. Wichitans today may be surprised to learn that the tower, though designed to include four clock...
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50 Stater Ends his Journey in Wichita at PFM!
This man deserves the title “Maniac!” Along with making his way to 100 marathons, Ed Loy is also crossing off a marathon in each state. On October 12, at The Prairie Fire Marathon, he’ll complete his 50th state! Learn more...