Preparing for a 5K Run with Gear and Training Tips
Tips from Jim Dwyer and Doug Rennie on choosing the right running shoes and building a training plan. Emphasizes base mileage, gradual progression, rest, and selecting races tied to causes across Iowa to boost motivation.
2004 Iowa Race Schedule Compilation
A list of annual running events across Iowa from Hiawatha Hog Wild Days to Pigman Half Iron Triathlon. Includes event names, locations such as Edgewood Vinton Pella and Manchester, distances from 5K to Triathlons, and contact phone numbers for organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Gladbrook
Manchester
Lost Nation
Muscatine County
West Liberty
Delhi
Stanwood
Swisher
Monticel Salt
Whaletown
Anita
Big Creek
Polk City
Palo
Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Valley Running Association Bridges Health and Social Running
The Cedar Valley Running Association CVRA founded in 1982 with over 300 diverse members promotes health and social engagement through races such as Freeze Fest 5K Mall to Mall and Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K. The group hosts group runs social events and a New Runners Workshop at Running Wild and markets on site and online resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Rennie
Runner's World Magazine
Dwyer
Cedar Valley Running Association
Indiana
Alliant Energy
Cedar Rapids
CVRA
Ogden
Washington High School
Recreation Calendar Highlights Cedar Rapids Area Sports
A dense listing of summer recreation events across Iowa communities detailing dates, locations, ages, and fees. Includes baseball, fast pitch, soccer, basketball camps, track meets, and multi-sport clinics with contact numbers for Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Vinton, Marion, Oelwein, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City High
Marion High School
Coe
Cedar Rapids
C.R. Prairie Girls
William Penn
Stacey Frese
C.R. Washington
Shooting Stars
Iowa Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Paul James
Gary Altman
Mid Prairie
Salvation Army
Jess Settles
C.R. Kennedy
Upper Iowa
C.R. Jefferson
Kirkwood Community College
C.R. Rec
Chicago Bulls
Cornell
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Iowa City
Open Court
C.R. Ice Arena
USFSA
Luther College
Kickers Complex
CASA
Seminole Valley Park
Iowa City Kickers
Cr. Ong
Aspen Athletic Club
C.R
Pigman
Jefferson Middle
Cemar
Mount Mercy
Mark Ironside
John Oostendorp
Cliff Moore
Ryan Fulsans
Epee
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrie van Sickel
The
Gazette
Jim Dwyer
Running Wild
Harley Steele
Kathleen Beshears
Waterloo
Williamsburg
USA
Kirkwood Complex
Oelwein
Clear Creek Amana
Oxford
Hills Ball Association
Hong Sports
Coggan
Kirkwood
Linn-Mar
Tait Cummins
US Complex
Iowa City West
Children’s Charities
Solon Area
Lakeview Elementary
Belle Plaine
Little League
McKinley
Franklin
C.R. Fencing Club
the Ballet Academy