Carolyn Moore is a seasoned marathon runner. She is pursuing her first-ever Madison Marathon in November, 2015. And when she crosses the finish line on the Capitol Square, she won’t be alone—her running partner, a visually impaired athlete, will accompany her.
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Madison Marathon Profile: Wayne Engelbrecht
Wayne Engelbrecht has volunteered at the Madison Marathon for the past decade - and also run in five different full Madison Marathons. His favorite volunteer spot? The information booth, answering questions from runners.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Abbey Kaiser
Abbey Kaiser is a young runner from Madison who just happens to have Down syndrome. Last May, Abbey completed not only the Madison Marathon Twilight 10K alongside her mother, but also the Half Marathon the next day with myTEAM TRIUMPH. Abbey's FocalShare race photo was selected for display in Times Square as part of a showcase on behalf of the National Down Syndrome Society.
Read MoreWater Stories: A Brief History of Lake Mendota Swim Crossings
Each year, athlete Darren Fortney leads a group of swimmers in a 6-mile swim traversing Lake Mendota as a fund-raising effort for Gilda’s Club, a cancer support and advocacy organization. As a history buff, he wanted to place the ultra-swim in historical context, so Focal Flame writer Robyn Perrin authored an essay about the "lake swimmers" of Lake Mendota.
Read MoreGirls on the Run: One in a Million
In the photography industry, numbers tell a story. For Girls on the Run, numbers tell about a empowerment, and impact, and engagement. They tell of a generation transformed through movement, joy, and conversation. And this year, they mark one million girls served by Girls on the Run International.
Read MoreTaking Care of Business: Mad City Labs
Mad City Labs develops and manufactures exceptionally specialized products to aid scientists looking at exceptionally tiny objects. When they needed product photographs with a big impact, they turned to Focal Flame Photography. Learn more.
Read MoreTake Two: the Wisconsin Du Series
Love the idea of multisport, but not so into swimming? Or perhaps you’re a triathlete seeking a great dry land race? Check out the Wisconsin Du Series, a season-long fling with just two things – biking and running. Read more in a Q&A with race director Paul Eicher.
Read MoreMadison Marathon and myTEAM TRIUMPH: Everyone Wins
The Madison Marathon is for everyone - which is why the relationship between the race and its partner, myTEAM TRIUMPH, is so significant. myTEAM TRIUMPH pairs physically-challenged and able-bodied racers. Learn more about myTEAM TRIUMPH and how the Madison Marathon supports its work.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Jen Johnson
For 42-year-old Jen Johnson (aka JJ), a breast cancer diagnosis last April was a major hurdle. But after enduring intense treatment that included seven surgeries and 16 rounds of chemo, Jen has beaten cancer and is ready to run this year's Madison Half Marathon.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Cara Conway
Cara Conway has a clear goal: to run a half marathon before getting married! Armed with lots of determination and accompanied by a few members of her wedding party, Cara will be crossing the finish line of her very first half marathon in Madison, Wisconsin this month.
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