| 2026-02-03 | Did you know Steven Ald competes in dog sled races during the winter? And no-it's not just the dogs doing all the work!
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| 2026-01-27 | This fun fact is about member, Rick Queeno
In 1992 he ran his first Boilermaker 15K, having never run more than a 10K, he finished but he was suffering heat stroke, dehydration, heat exhaustion and he doesn't know what else. He was carried to the medical tent and eventually taken by ambulance to the hospital.
In 1993, he ran it again, after which he went back to medical tent, to thank them for what they did the previous year. He was told by medical people 'good to see you on your feet'.
In 2024, he ran his 30th and possibly final Boilermaker.
That first Boilermaker was probably his worst running moment but, he also probably learned the most from it. |
| 2026-01-21 | After multiple attempts, Emma Grigg ran her first 50K this past summer. Boom! |
| 2026-01-13 | When Bill Donnelly's brother Tom asked about taking up running back in 1976, Bill wasn't convinced it would stick.
But when Tom went for a run during the Blizzard of '77 = making it over a mile before turning back - Bill knew he was hooked for life. |
| 2026-01-06 | Wendy Guyker found her name to be a great icebreaker. Her parents chose Wendy because they loved the name after seeing it in Peter Pan. Her middle name is Marie. They originally considered Mary, a meaningful name in the family, but decided that Wendy Marie flowed better than Wendy Mary. Wendy agrees, though she absolutely loves the name Mary.
It even topped her list for baby girl names.. but then she had two boys.
Her last name, Guyker, is Hungarian. It was originally spelled Gyuker, which means 'root' in Hungarian. Her grandfather changed it to Guyker when he immigrated to the United States. Are you thinking she doesn't look Hungarian? That's her next fun fact.
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| 2025-12-30 | Your feet can produce up to a pint of sweat each day. |
| 2025-12-23 | Did you know that, based on scientific testing of how the body reacts to different conditions, 45 degrees is the optimal race-day temperature? Cool, crisp, and perfect for fast miles! |
| 2025-11-25 | When Julie Palmeri was little, she proudly wore a pink shirt that sparkled with the words: ''No way First Lady, I want to be President!'' She dreamed of becoming the first woman president and moving the White House to Alaska. and painting it pink. |
| 2025-09-30 | Thanks to air resistance, running outside burns more calories than running on a treadmill at the same pace. |
| 2025-09-16 | Did you know that 57% of all race finishers in 2015 were women? Go ladies! |
| 2025-08-26 | Back in 2016, after running the Kelly Tough 12K, Herman van Leeuwen, Kathy Reynolds, and Paul Pulinski were chatting while waiting for awards. Kathy mentioned how 'odd' a 12K distance was only for Paul to remind them it was tied to Jim Kelly's #12. Mystery solved!
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| 2025-08-19 | Who was the first female runner to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
Answer: Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1987. (Did you guess right?)
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| 2025-08-12 | Apparently, Bill Rodgers swears by pizza topped with mayonnaise four Boston wins and one NYC Marathon victory later, maybe he''s onto something. |
| 2025-08-05 | Every step you take activates around 200 muscles. No wonder you're so awesome. |
| 2025-07-22 | Just 12-20 minutes of running, 3 times a week, can increase your bone density over time! That''s a win for your body and your stride. |
| 2025-07-15 | Did you know you can run a marathon in the desert, at the North Pole, or even on Mount Everest? (No excuses, right?) |
| 2025-07-08 | The inaugural New York City Marathon was in 1970 and cost $1 for the 127 participants. |
| 2025-07-02 | Before her first Hawaiian Ironman, Diane Sardes slipped on a rock while taking beach photos with flip flops on! She fell hard. but kept her camera dry. Her backside hurt for days, but she toughed it out and raced anyway. That's Checkers grit! |
| 2025-06-24 | Back in 2010 using a travel package, Patricia Baker ran the New York City Marathon but post-race transportation? That was on her. After navigating the subway from Harlem to Astoria without a phone or Uber (old-school style!), she followed planes landing at LaGuardia to walk the final miles back to her hotel in Queens. One wrong turn and a couple of confused but helpful strangers later, she made it home safe. Just a few bonus miles on top of 26.2! |
| 2025-05-11 | When was the first Olympic marathon held? Answer: 1896, in Athens, Greece the birthplace of the marathon legend! |
| 2025-03-18 | Back in 1981, Checkers member Brian Campbell was running the New York Marathon when he heard via loudspeaker that Alberto Salazar had already won while Brian was still eight miles behind. Talk about a humbling moment! But he kept going and finished strong. |
| 2025-02-25 | Herman van Leeuwen was out for a run in Angola when a driver asked, 'Are there sewers on this road?' His response? I have no clue.' |
| 2025-02-18 | Did you know that Checkers member Amy Benedict spent a summer riding and training thoroughbreds in college. Talk about horsepower! |
| 2025-01-14 | Checkers member Jeffrey Preston is mastering backyard gardening! This summer, he grew his own potatoes and spinach talk about fresh and healthy! |
