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  1. I taped an interview this morning with Capital 106.3, official radio station of the race. Listen for it to air on Tuesday, October 6th.
  2. Course details for Mile 12 at Drake University are complete. Remind family and friends that they can cheer you on from inside the stadium.
  3. Charlie Engle will be in DSM to promote the film Running the Sahara at the expo and run the marathon. charlieengle.com - watch the trailer!
  4. We surpassed 4,000 registrations in all races today. Catch the IMT Des Moines Marathon float in the Beaverdale Festival Parade on Saturday.
  5. Can you believe it is one month to race day? Visit the Training page at desmoinesmarathon.com for information on tapering and nutrition.
  6. The courses haven't changed but new maps highlighting additional water stations in Water Works Park are now posted at desmoinesmarathon.com.
  7. The race has surpassed 3,100 registrations in all races, which is an increase in registrations from last year at this time.
  8. McDonalds has just announced they will return with cups for water at the aid stations and apple dippers at the finish line. Thanks Ronald
  9. Our website has relaunched with a new look. Take a moment to visit the home page and enjoy the flash player photos at desmoinesmarathon.com
  10. Today is day two of ten for the Iowa State Fair. Be sure to stop by the Mediacom booth in the Varied Industries building & say hello.
  11. Today is day one of ten for the Iowa State Fair. Be sure to stop by the IMT Insurance booth in the Varied Industries building & say hello.
  12. I am at John Deere Credit offering employee lunch and learns on training programs for the marathon and half marathon.
  13. The 5-Person Marathon Relay Challenge has sold out for a 4th year in a row. More than 60 teams will race in the competition this year!
  14. I filmed 2 commercials with Rachel Pierce from ABC5 yesterday. Watch for them to air later this summer on ABC5, our offical TV sponsor!
  15. Jeff Galloway is bringing his highly acclaimed three hour Running School to DSM on Saturday, October 17. Register now at jeffgalloway.com.
  16. Training for the fall race & want to use a FREE online training calender/log - goto http://bit.ly/tMBCO
  17. Planning to run this year but haven't registered yet? There is a fee increase in all rae divisions on July 21st. Sign up now and save!
  18. The IMT Des Moines Marathon race committee meets tonight to discuss the upcoming race. Volunteers & race weekend logistics are hot topics.
  19. Take a copy of your race registration confirmation into Fitness Sports or Scheels & receive 20% off your next pair of Mizuno running shoes.
  20. Mercy Medical Center is offering CPR training to IMT Des Moines Marathon Race Committee members & sponsoring first aid stations on race day.