When Lynn Beiswanger and David Nash took over leadership of the Bismarck Marathon 11 years ago, the longstanding capital city running event had seemingly run its course. Participation hovered below 200 runners and volunteer support was waning.
As we dig our way out from underneath this week’s snowfall, my summertime steed, a well-used, sweat-crusted Cervelo bike, has been pushed ever further to the back of my garage, sadly barricaded behind deserted flowerpots and tired snow shovels.
Ever wonder how many steps it takes to play 18 holes of golf? Of course the answer is “depends,” but it’s all good. The number of steps will depend upon the specific course, a golfer’s ability to keep the ball in the fairway and the length of her individual strides.
With a tip of his hat to fitness, Santa is putting wellness-minded gifts in my boys’ Christmas stockings this year. Alongside the Pop Rocks, Bottle Caps and Razzles (the elves like retro candy), my kids will find headlamps, Smartwool socks and iPhone armbands.
On Sunday, I watched my friend Lori do something extraordinary. Ten years after jokingly referring to Bismarck-Mandan’s strong triathlon community as a “cult,” Lori completed her third Ironman — the granddaddy of all triathlon distances. Her first two IMs were in Wisconsin in 2014 and 2015. …
My morning running group will be shy five accomplished runners today: Lynn Beiswanger, Lori Klabunde, Kathy Lein, Mark Momerak and Annalise O’Toole are en route to Boston to be part of the world’s most prestigious marathon—the Boston Marathon.
As a biker who has shared the road with motorized vehicles for the better part of a half century, I’ve observed a few unnecessarily risky behaviors amongst my fellow drivers. I tend to believe the problem is simply a lack of awareness and understanding. My top two complaints:
One of my favorite triathlons took place practically in my backyard last summer. I have been to scores of large triathlons in a handful of states, but only the Bismarck-Mandan FCA Triathlon at Harmon Lake north of Mandan gets five stars in my book.
When world-class triathlete Melanie Carvell endured back surgery several years ago, it would have been easy to assume her ability to run pain-free was sunk and that her days as a national-caliber triathlete were over.
As a kid growing up in Bismarck, my friends and I rode our bikes everywhere. During the summer months, we pedaled to the Elks and Hillside swimming pools, up River Road to Dude’s house to cool off in her swimming pool and then to Hawk’s Pit Stop on Memorial Highway to drink Mountain Dew and …
Waking up my bike each spring from its winter long slumber is a mixed bag —kidlike enthusiasm to hit the open roads combined with an annoying adult-onset sense of duty to address maintenance issues.
I am embarrassed to admit this, but I have been dealing with yet another running injury. As with most of my self-induced damage, the culprit is the simple wear and tear of overdoing a good thing.
As you start your day today, pay attention to the little things you can do brighten someone else’s day — hold the door open for the person behind you, share the credit on a project well done, give up your spot in line, say "please" and "thank you" when it’s expected and especially when it is not.
Ever notice how spring weather in our part of the world sprinkles newfound energy into the day? Warm sunshine we have not felt since October. Whiffs of musty, long-forgotten grass freeing itself from a winter’s worth of snow — a surprisingly beautiful smell on par with fresh-baked cookies in…
The Bismarck Airport is encouraging travelers to arrive early for flights due to new technology being installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint.
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Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday signed a bill that exempts military pay from state income tax for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members.
The North Dakota Senate shot down a bill to expand a free lunch program for schoolchildren from low-income families, but it's possible the proposal could be revived.
Supporters and opponents of legislation to restrict transgender athletes renewed their arguments Monday in front of a North Dakota Senate panel.
"Shark Tank" entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary's firm was the only company to respond to a request for proposal to head up a new North Dakota investment fund, doing so at the invitation of the state commerce commissioner.
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Four Bismarck men have been named as finalists to fill an open South Central District judgeship.
A Donald Trump supporter to whom the North Dakota Supreme Court granted a jury trial for a municipal infraction of selling campaign wares on city property in Bismarck has waived his right to a trial and instead paid a fine levied two years ago.
A 15-year-old boy is charged with three crimes for allegedly carrying a handgun at Century High School in Bismarck.
The Bismarck Coffee with a Cop event postponed due to bad weather two weeks ago will be held Saturday at Gifted Bean Coffee House in the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday signed a bill that exempts military pay from state income tax for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members.
The North Dakota Senate shot down a bill to expand a free lunch program for schoolchildren from low-income families, but it's possible the proposal could be revived.
Supporters and opponents of legislation to restrict transgender athletes renewed their arguments Monday in front of a North Dakota Senate panel.
"Shark Tank" entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary's firm was the only company to respond to a request for proposal to head up a new North Dakota investment fund, doing so at the invitation of the state commerce commissioner.