It’s not often that you get to make good on your New Year’s Resolution just hours after setting it. For the third year in a row, the YouthHope organization is giving you a chance toContinue reading…
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A Thanksgiving day tradition continues at the 32nd Annual YMCA-McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot next week in Davenport
A crowd of people chasing a giant turkey down the streets of downtown Davenport next Thursday is pretty common on Thanksgiving morning in the Quad Cities. But don’t worry, your turkey is safe in yourContinue reading…
Spartan Stadium Series takes over Toyota Park this weekend in Chicago
What do you get when you take your favorite sport stadiums from around the nation and add obstacles from the popular obstacle race-style Spartan Runs? You get the Spartan Stadium Series and for the firstContinue reading…
Happy Spartan-versary: Ditching the beach for a Beast
As anniversary celebrations go, most couples usually want to raise a glass of champagne as they sit back and relax with some sand in their toes and waves of beautiful water crashing at their feet.Continue reading…
Labor Day tradition continues at the Run With Carl Annual Run, September 3rd in Bettendorf
With just a few weeks left of summer, one way you know that fall is just around the corner is when the Run With Carl Annual Labor Day Run takes over Middle Road in Bettendorf,Continue reading…
Happy Trails: Illiniwek: Race the Night keeps trail running relevant and fun in the QC
When Fleet Feet Sports owner Phil Young said that trail running is different from street running, I’ll have to admit, I was a bit skeptical of just how different it could be. As an avidContinue reading…
2nd Annual Illiniwek: Race the Night trail race returns to Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton, IL on Saturday, August 18th
You know when Fleet Feet Sports Davenport owner Phil Young and co-owner of The Foundation (formerly Quad City CrossFit) Brandon Bartz sit together and brainstorm, something fun is going to come out of that conversation.Continue reading…
Sun, Fun and Runs: Your spring, summer and early fall guide to running in the Quad Cities
If you ask any runner in the Quad Cities they will tell you that it’s been spring now for almost a month and that means that it’s officially running season. Ask Mother Nature and sheContinue reading…
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It’s Gotta Be the Shoes: Run With Us program helps hundreds of local area runners at Quad City Marathon
This past weekend at the 20th annual Quad Cities Marathon, as runners raced for the finish line to win their division or get their personal best time, another group of runners were also gettingContinue reading…
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Firecracker Run celebrate their 35th Anniversary
35 years ago the first Firecracker Run took place. Since then the race has turned into a family tradition for many in the Quad City community. The Genesis Firecracker Run is more than just aContinue reading…
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Collecting for the Cure: Arrowhead resident raises money for Race for the Cure
When Ben, a resident at Arrowhead Youth and Family Services, found out that the Arrowhead Run Team would be volunteering and running in this year’s Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure on Saturday, heContinue reading…
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8 Cool Races to run this spring and summer in the Quad Cities
With the weather finally seeming to act its season lately and all the surprise winter storms gone for good, Quad Citizens can begin to break out their shorts and tank tops and prepare for upcomingContinue reading…
The YMCA Celebrates 30 Years of Run at the 2016 McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot
What if I told you there was a way that you could eat all your Thanksgiving dinner guilt free and go for seconds and thirds with no hesitation? But there is one catch, you haveContinue reading…
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Quad City Marathon: Shoes for Kids program puts new shoes on area QC kids
You may see more kids running around in the streets this week in the Quad Cities. And that’s all because of Quad City Marathon director Joe Moreno and a grant from the Scott County RegionalContinue reading…
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Images from the BIX 7 race 2016
Images from this morning’s BIX 7 race in Davenport, Iowa. Photos by Phil Cunningham
Insane Inflatable 5k Returns to the Quad Cities
Lace up your running shoes and bring the family out to the Mississippi Valley Grounds this weekend as the Insane Inflatable 5k makes its return to the Quad Cities on Saturday morning. This is anContinue reading…
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There is no stopping Joe
Well, it’s been decided by this writer that Mr. QC Marathon himself, Joe Moreno was sent down from the heavens and can conquer any feat he puts his mind too. If being the Race DirectorContinue reading…
Show Your Spartan
When it comes to fitness, trends tend to change as quickly as Midwestern weather. Do high reps and low weight. Lift heavy but don’t do too much cardio. One trend that takes all these rulesContinue reading…
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Floreciente Neighbors Show Support for “Race for the Cure Quad Cities”
As a long-standing tradition, residents will again welcome “Race for the Cure” participants into Moline’s Floreciente neighborhood this coming Saturday, June 11th. Floreciente spans from the Mississippi River to 7th Avenue and from the RockContinue reading…
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Ganzo’s Cinco de Mayo 5K Photo Gallery
Check out the images from the Ganzo’s Cinco de Mayo 5K with new features this year: The Trump Wall and El Chapo’s Tunnel. Photos by Jose Murillo
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Cinco things to do for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is becoming one of America’s favorite day for having fun. This year, don’t just pig out on chips and salsa washing it down with margaritas but, come out and participate, celebrate andContinue reading…
Runners Take Your Mark at the 2015 QC Marathon
Well, it’s race week! And for Quad Cities Marathon director, Joe Moreno and his dedicated crew, it’s the busiest week of the year. And as history has shown for major events, tension can beContinue reading…
Genesis Fall Footrace 5k Run/Walk
As the temperature has been in the 80s and 90s in the last few weeks, it may not feel like summer is coming to an end. But as a cold front moves into the QuadContinue reading…
The Quad Lock Mounting System Runner’s Armband Review
As a runner, you need very few things in life to survive. You need a good pair of running shoes, some earbuds that stay in and some clothes that don’t feel like a hundred poundsContinue reading…
So You Want to be a Runner?
The spike in temperature and packing up your jeans and coats for the year can only mean one thing. The season of running is upon us! Some popular races in the Quad Cities likeContinue reading…
