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born to run Everyone thinks they’re in decent shape until they go for a run. There’s that first burst of speed when you feel strong, your gait is consistent and noble and your breathing is deep. Five minutes later and the dry throat begins to set in. Ten minutes and you’ve begun the dreaded foot-flop. At 15 minutes you’re faced with the terrible reality that maybe all that weight-lifting (or burgereating) hasn’t exactly paid off in the form of cardio. Now, even the cooldown walk feels like a labor. And when you get home to your hot-as-all-hell house you can’t even enjoy flopping on the couch. I’ve been there. For several years I used to enter biathlons and had to train year-round. Two years after I finally quit and let my body grow soft, I decided it was time to start running again. Like everything good for you in life, I picked it up for a little while, and the first time I slipped up and missed a day it went downhill. “Well now I better run a shorter one, since it’s been a few days since I last went.�
half-marathon, let’s hope you’re in better shape than me. No matter how you look at it, this isn’t a local anomaly; this is a nationally known event. In 2010 Runner’s World magazine named the 26.2-mile course the best overall marathon in the United States.
WHAT: Seventh Annual Missoula Marathon WHO: Run Wild Missoula WHERE: Frenchtown to downtown Missoula WHEN: Sun., July 14, at 6 AM HOW MUCH: Free to spectate. Go to runwildmissoula.org for more info.
“Well maybe if I just go on a hike this week it’ll make up for missing the last two.� “Well maybe if I just don’t eat that double cheeseburger, it’ll be the same thing as running.� “That TV remote is too far away. Guess I’m not changing the channel.� For those of us who struggle to stay in good health, the Missoula Marathon is the perfect event to watch from the sidelines and tell ourselves, “There’s always next year.� But if you’re one of the more than 5,000 people who have already registered for the marathon and
Show ‘em that pop culture knowledge is just as important as having a job during Trivial Beersuit at the Lucky Strike Casino. Prizes for podium finishers. Karaoke follows. 1515 Dearborn. 8–10 PM.
The course will follow Mullan and Big Flat Road all the way from Frenchtown into downtown Missoula, with various detours for added fun. Rest assured that there will be a porta-potty at every aid station for those mid-race emergencies. As well as plenty of shaded places for the majority of us to sit, hold an encouraging sign, and clang a bell while sipping on some ice-cold lemonade. This is the trade-off, runners—you have to endure us sitting in comfort from the sidelines, but you get the glory.
Fight for your right to belt out tunes at the Dark Horse’s Combat Karaoke, hosted by Aaron B. and accompanied with drink specials. 1805 Regent Street. 9 PM. Free.
During Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly’s, local talented folks may or may not titillate your eardrums. 8:30 PM. Free. Call 542-1471 after 10 AM Thursday to sign up.
“Chris Whitley meets Marvin Gaye� tunesmith Bret Mosley enchants Stage 112 tonight. 9 PM. $10/$8 in advance at stageonetwelve.com.
Your singing needs will be met at Harry David’s during Karaoke with Kamikaze Cody, starting at 9 PM. 2700 Paxson St.
Montana Dark Horse Band will finish surprisingly fast (jokes!!) when it plays Sunrise Saloon, 1100 Strand Ave. 9 PM.
—Eben Wragge-Keller
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Gotta hydrate before you gyrate to the latest hip tunes and underground tracks at Dead Hipster Dance Party. 9 PM. Badlander. $1 well dranks til’ midnight. Javier Ryan celebrates his latest release, Paris Mingus, and brings a host of buddies with him, including Minneapolis grrls Kitten Forever, Phoenix Arizona’s canine partiers Dogbreth and Diners, plus Missoula’s own Needlecraft. VFW, 235 W. Main St. 10 PM. $5.
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