Category Archives: Boston Marathon

Signed, sealed, delivered

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. I signed up for the Sioux Falls Marathon today. It’s in 17 days. That’s not very far away. Normally when you train for a marathon, you know months in advance what you’re getting ready for. Every early morning … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon and Runners World

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Friends, I came across this blog post today, on how Runners World came up with its July cover, focusing on the bombing at the finish line of the Boston  Marathon. (I wrote about it here.) Here’s the cover: It’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Summer running plans

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. I haven’t written much about running lately as I tried to get over a virus followed by a cold followed by being pathetic. The week after Boston, I took a few days off, then ran a bit. Then … Continue reading →

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And one more time, just because

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Friends, Here is the final column I did for Boston.com. It’s not as in-depth as the one I did for the paper but I’m posting it in case you want to read it. Today I got up and ran just … Continue reading →

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On dedication and timing

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. I saw a friend today who commented on the column I wrote about turning into a reporter after crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon recently. She said her daughter read the part about my boss gently … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon: And the photos to prove it

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. My best friend Laurie surprised me today by buying two of my photos from the race. Until they arrive, here is a peek from Marathon Foto:   These are the best race photos I’ve ever had taken. I … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon discussion today

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Friends, We’ll talk about the Boston Marathon today on “100 Eyes,” which you can watch here at 3 p.m. You also can ask questions during the discussion and share your own story. We’ll talk about the news of the day, … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Boston Marathon 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. This is my column/race report from today’s paper. I added my splits at the end. The Boston Marathon is one thing. The Boston Marathon 2013 is another. One is a historic, prestigious, invite-only event that attracts the world’s best … Continue reading →

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We are OK

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Friends: we are fine. Trying to get on the Mass. Turnpike right now. Finished a bit before the explosions. My family is safe.

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Representing South Dakota in Boston

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Here are three of us in athlete’s village: Mike Waldera, me and Justin Schweitzer.

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