The Royce Files

So no Will Ferrell. And no Elvis. I think there has not been an Elvis running Fargo in half a decade. But let me indulge my celebrity radar. First let me get the first one off: Dick Beardsley , legendary long distance runner ( and fisherman). There he is in an orange long sleeve telling a participant to take the race by the horns. I met him once in Detroit Lakes. He was at a pasta dinner for his namesake race with Alberto Salazar . Is that Matt Maher? Looking closely at the image again I also notice another celebrity of sorts which I totally missed in the foreground- worship artist Matt Maher . On the course I was surprised to see Jim Gaffigan took time from his busy schedule and decided to run. Perhaps he was doing it to jab Ferrell. I must have missed the hash tag #runfargogaffigan. Jim Gaffigan takes it easy on the course And finally, this year I did not miss the Fargo Marathon Maniac. This guy like runs a marathon every week. Actually he is a classmate of mine wh...

The organizers of the Fargo Marathon as not struggling for ideas on how to expand the brand and participation. The Furgo Dog Run has been added this year to cater to the growing number of canine runners. Well, maybe it is more for the owners of those canines who like to run with their furry friends. The 1.6 mile race is set for Tuesday of race week, which is really stretching Fargo Marathon's pawprint over the entire week. I cannot say that I know of many pet runs out there but this may definitely be a good move considering the amount of cash that Americans shell out for their pets. The event also has a mascot, MJ , who apparently is training for the event. MJ has been mum on the topic since the end of March. The 2nd addition to the races this year is the Cyclothon . On Monday May 16 bicyclers will be able to do the marathon course and receive a shirt and medal. However, you need to finish the course in under 2.5 hours. Sounds like a strenuous bike ride. In previous years I h...