Projects & Passion

As noted in Scott Ludwig’s new book A PASSION FOR RUNNING, “Jerry Dunn is a man on a mission.”
I suppose I’d have to agree with Scott.  It does seem that I’m continually creating new “missions” for myself.  Take 2010 for example.  In October of next year the inaugural Run Crazy Horse Marathon & Half Marathon will make it’s [...]

To Tell The Truth

200 marathons in 1 year? “No way.” That was the response I got most of last year when people asked me about what I was doing. It was so unbelievable in fact, that the producers of the revival version of the 9th most popular game show ever, To Tell the Truth, tracked me down and [...]

We Still Run

If you’ve come to this website, you undoubtedly are a marathon runner. Given that fact, I will assume that you know what a blessing it is to be able to run. Not only to run 26.2 on race day, but to be able to get outside on all those morning “training” runs. The 4 milers, [...]

Marathon Tip

The marathon is more than just running 26.2 miles. It is a commitment to a way of life…  (at least for the duration of the training and the running of the event). It is a very personal learning process. The marathon allows you to discover “who you are” from more than just a physical perspective. [...]

We Run As One

I’m not elite, my feet aren’t fleet. I’m not a racer, more like a pacer.
The thing for me is long, slow distance, and that plays well with my persistence.
I live to run, but not too fast, but even then, I’m seldom last.
I move along at my own speed never thinking of the lead.
The joy for [...]

Tourism group honors four for contributions

by Journal Staff
RAPID CITY – The Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Association presented four awards at its recent annual meeting and luncheon. The group inducted three people into the Black Hills Tourism Pioneers Hall of Fame. It also honored the Black Hills’ most recognized marathon man.
The inductees are photographer Bill Groethe of Rapid City and [...]