{
  "id": 5184505,
  "title": "Sanford project helps woman get race-day ready",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sanford-project-helps-woman-get-race-day-ready",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T22:09:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sanford-project-helps-woman-race-220929048.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In just a month, runners will descend on Sioux Falls for the annual marathon races. One of them is Jill Waggoner, who is preparing for her third half-marathon. The half-marathon course is just weeks away, and Waggoner is leveraging the extra support provided through the Sanford Run Project. This project selects participants who are outgoing, optimistic, and have a clear race goal in mind. Jenny Dalland, a Sanford athletic trainer, has been working closely with Waggoner, providing individualized support including nutrition, strength training, and coaching. Waggoner has found that incorporating strength training twice a week has made a significant difference in her endurance and overall performance. The Sanford Run Project also emphasizes the importance of recovery and cross-training, which are crucial during the final weeks leading up to race day. For Waggoner, the training has been a comprehensive experience, involving various services, advanced technology, and the opportunity to learn more about herself while reducing the risk of injury. The Sioux Falls Marathon is scheduled for September 20th.",
  "summary": "SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In less than a month, a sea of runners will flood the streets in this year’s Sioux Falls Marathon races. Jill Waggoner will be one of those runners taking on the half marathon course. Waggoner is spending plenty of time at the Sanford Fieldhouse, training for her third half-marathon now […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}