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The Sioux Falls Skedaddle is the place to be this spring. Not only is our event first time runner friendly, we will also have a blazing fast elite field of runners. 605 Running Company and the Sioux Falls Skedaddle are proud to welcome Tara McDonald to the 2022 Sioux Falls Skedaddle Half Marathon! Tara McDonald is joining the Sioux Falls Skedaddle for the second year in a row. Last year she battled through the elements and finished with a strong third place showing. While in college, she won Nationals in the 800 meter. To this day, you'll still find her putting up impressive workouts on the track. But don't let that fool you, she has built an impressive resume on the roads as well - with the full intention of continuing to improve her personal best times. Tara has been a great friend of 605 Running Company, so we are very thankful for the opportunity to have her take to the streets with the rest of our amazing community here in Sioux Falls. Personal Bests: 5K: 17:45 10K: 36:55 Half Marathon: 1:22:48 Marathon: 2:53:41 
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The Sioux Falls Skedaddle is the place to be this spring. Not only is our event first time runner friendly, we will also have a blazing fast elite field of runners. 605 Running Company and the Sioux Falls Skedaddle are proud to welcome Megan Sauer to the 2022 Sioux Falls Skedaddle Half Marathon! Megan joins us from the town of Lismore, Minnesota. After competing collegiately for Bethany Lutheran College, she transitioned to racing on the roads. With a handful of marathons on her resume, she finished 2nd at the Pandamit Marathon in Chesterton, Indiana. She credits her success on the road to a variety of workouts, but especially the 1,000 meter repeat. Having company from her dog and refueling with pizza are just added bonuses! On Megan's occasional visit to Sioux Falls, she is sure to spend some time on the Greenway Trail System or checking out the Downtown Sculpture Walk. Career Highlights: '20 Pandamit Marathon: Runner Up '17 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference 3,000 Meter Steeple: Champion  Swimming Around Town: How Swimming Improves Running Performance and Where to Swim in Sioux Falls2/22/2022 Your fingers sluice through the clear, still surface, your movements practiced and your breaths measured. The sounds of the open space boom above you, muted like a faraway thunderstorm just past the horizon. Your entire body moving as one, every muscle activated, powering you through the resistant water. Your thoughts are yours alone as the water streams past you. Swimming, like running, is a time that only you can create. It’s a time to work those well-placed muscles and take time away from the flurry of daily life. It’s a time for your mind to drift, to solve problems, and to create new ones. But swimming can be beneficial where running falls short. The no-impact of swimming can reduce common running injuries. Not only can swimming enhance recovery from injuries, swimming can actually make a runner faster. With water’s ability to counteract gravity, any strain on muscles and ligaments is diminished. The alternate movement patterns used in swimming will give some of those neglected muscles some love while still practicing active recovery. The extra 800% density of water compared to air will strengthen your legs and provide the driving power that’ll get you to your next PR. If you’re looking for a place to start, keep in mind everyone starts at a different ability level so do as much as you're comfortable with. The easiest way to start is swimming steady lengths for an allotted time period. The increase in distance and time will soon follow as you get stronger and more confident in the water. And for those of you out there who aren’t as keen about swimming, pool running could be your solution. It will give you a cardio workout and give your joints a break from the continuous pounding of running. With water’s thicker density and increased resistance, it will give you ample time to focus on your form as you push through in slow motion. This will allow you to train your body to run more efficiently outside the water. Without further adieu I present to you potential swimming locations in Sioux Falls: MIDCO Aquatic Center: As Sioux Falls’ first indoor aquatic center, their facility features three pools, meeting rooms, lockers/changing rooms, mezzanine, concessions, and much more. The 50-meter Olympic sized pool is ready and equipped for your needs and open year round. Visit their website for hours and daily rates. https://midcoaquaticcenter.org/ 1601 South Western Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 367-7665  MIDCO POOL GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness Club: GreatLIFE has three pools ready for your convenience. Woodlake (20-yards), Willow Run (hotel sized), and EmBe (25-yards) though not at a GreatLIFE location, GreatLIFE members have access. Check the website for more information and pool schedules. https://joingreatlife.com/pool-swimming-lessons/ GreatLIFE Woodlake Athletic Club 4600 S Tennis Ln, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-361-0445 Willow Run Fitness 8000 E Arrowhead Parkway, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 605-335-5900 EmBe Fitness and Aquatics Downtown 300 West 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-275-0997  WOODLAKE POOL Avera McKennan Fitness Center: The Avera facility offers an exclusive aquatic area with various aquatic programs for members to enjoy. The pool spans 25-yards with two lanes designated for lap swim at all times. Also available is a warm water therapy pool heated to 94° F. More information found on their website. https://www.averamckennanfitness.org/ 3400 S. Southeastern Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103 605-322-5300  AVERA POOL Sanford Wellness Center: Their Oxbow location (address below) features two saline-based pools. One 25-yard pool and a warm water pool (92° F), as well as a saline-based spa and dry sauna. Programs and open swim available year-round.. For more information and pool schedules, see the website below. https://www.sanfordhealth.org/wellness-center/fitness/aquatics 4201 S. Oxbow Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-328-1600  SANFORD POOL  This blog submitted by 605 Running Company Tier II Team Member: Morgan Sauer
The Sioux Falls Skedaddle is the place to be this spring. Not only is our event first time runner friendly, we will also have a blazing fast elite field of runners. 605 Running Company and the Sioux Falls Skedaddle are proud to welcome Phillip Duncan to the 2022 Sioux Falls Skedaddle Half Marathon! Career Highlights: 2019 Mt. Rushmore Half Marathon: Champion 2019 Crazy Horse Half Marathon: Champion 2019 Good Life Halfsy Half Marathon: Champion Personal Bests: 5k: 14:30 10k: 31:00 Half Marathon: 1:06:31 Phillip comes to us with an impressive resume of wins in the region. We are excited to welcome him to the 2022 Sioux Falls Skedaddle. While he's not running himself, Phillip spends his time coaching the Midland University Cross Country Team along with his four other jobs. He is a great ambassador for the sport and will definitely raise the level of competition for all involved! Instagram: @phillydee23   The Sioux Falls Skedaddle has been selected by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) as the host of the State Championship Event for South Dakota. The RRCA Championship Event Series is the largest grassroots-organized running series in the U.S. with over 200 races participating that attract nearly 300,000 participants. RRCA Championship Events are designated annually at the State, Regional, and National level through a competitive bidding process. The goal of the RRCA Championship Event Series is to celebrate and shine a spotlight on well-run, community-focused events and to award their top performing runners. RRCA provides awards for:
"It is an honor for our event to be selected by the RRCA. Our coaching staff and local running clubs continue to benefit from the great programming and services provided by the RRCA." -Greg Koch, Skedaddle Race Director Earlier this year Sioux Falls was designated a runner friendly community by the RRCA through efforts by the Sioux Falls Area Running Club, local city officials and business leaders.  |
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