Thirty-Six Years of Running Together

Thirty-six years in the books, and a handful of runners have never missed a Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. From city council member Mike Herrick, who sees it as a community ritual, to 75-year-old Lorrie Parmeter, who treats it like a cherished annual walk, and Allen Broderius, whose streak became a quiet tradition, these athletes embody endurance not just in miles, but in meaning. Each finish line is a celebration of persistence, laughter, and the simple joy of showing up — year after year. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1b159dd5312517f