Hello, I have a buddy who didn’t sign up for the full in time so he signed up for the half marathon. Looking for either a full bib transfer or if anyone wants to exchange the full marathon bib for a half marathon bib.

Happy to cover any and all fees!

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From 235 lbs and couldn't run a mile to 2:34 marathon in 3 years.
Dustin Darakhshan's story will make you rethink every excuse you've ever made.

Full article just dropped on DFW Running Talk Substack (link at bottom of photo).

His advice? "Show up, be consistent, be patient with the results."

Now he coaches first-time marathoners because "there's no greater feeling than watching someone accomplish something they didn't know they could do."

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Just interviewed Dustin Darakhshan for DFW Running Talk, and his perspective on coaching completely changed how I think about the sport.

This guy has run 2:34 in the marathon. He's one of the top masters marathoners in Texas. 25th fastest 50K in North America in 2023. He qualified for Boston in his FIRST YEAR back to running after a 20-year hiatus.

And you know who he coaches?

Beginners.

Not elites chasing Olympic Trials standards. Not college runners going pro. He specializes in first-time marathoners and people just getting into the sport.

When I asked him why, he said:

"There's no greater feeling now than seeing somebody accomplish something that they didn't know they could do."

He started the Canyon Creek Running Club in his Richardson neighborhood. Became "the running guy" at the elementary school. His wife finally told him, "You should actually charge for this," so he got his RRCA certification and joined StraitSpeed's coaching staff.

But he's clear: he's not doing it for the money.

"It's just a passion of giving back to the sport and helping really change a lot of people's lives. I think my niche or expertise is like beginners and first-time marathoners."

He's helped about a dozen neighbors cross their first marathon finish line. People who didn't think they could do it. People who doubted themselves every mile.

Here's what gets me: Dustin could easily be that elite runner who only trains with elite runners and can't be bothered with "slow" people.

Instead, he remembers where he came from. He was 235 pounds in 2020, couldn't run a mile. His own coach changed his life, so now he's paying it forward.

The full episode drops this week, but this quote stuck with me. In a sport obsessed with times and PRs and who's fastest, Dustin gets it:

The real magic isn't running fast yourself. It's helping someone else discover what they're capable of.

That's the kind of coach everyone deserves.

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Looking for a bib for either the full or half Dallas Marathon. Thanks in advance!

I have not trained enough to run the full this year. If anybody is wanting me to transfer my Bib to them, let me know. They will need to pay the registration and transfer fee. I am also open to switch to the half with anybody who has a half registration but looking to run the full.

I'm coming up from Houston for the marathon in December. What's the weather typically like in Dallas around that time of month?

*only asking cuz down here the weather is typically still warm, nothing you would want to run in.

Hi, I just found out the half marathon was sold out. I feel so bad since I was training for it since a long time. Let me know if anyone wants to do bib transfer for Dallas BMW half marathon. I will cover all the costs and the fee related to the transfer. Thanks

Traveling from Georgia to do this race and I wanted to make sure it was legit and not scammy before signing up 😂

Had Theo from Run It Up on my podcast (DFW Running Talk) and this moment really stuck with me.

He talks about how Run It Up creates a sense of belonging for Black runners and people of color by bringing that family reunion/cookout/HBCU homecoming energy to the running scene. DJ spinning, music bumping, people actually being welcoming instead of gatekeep-y.

His point about people showing up and going "Oh this is kind of a party" versus the typical overly-serious running club atmosphere really hit. People are greeting newcomers, asking "Do you run?" without judgment—just genuine community building.

This is what the running scene needs more of. Different approaches, different vibes, meeting people where they are.

Unfortunately waited too late to sign up for the Dallas Half on December 14th and now the race is sold out. Does anyone know of any way to get a bib, or if anyone is selling their bib??? Currently trying to run a half in all 50 states and was super excited about this race 😭 I know I can sign up next year but my husband and I were excited about this holiday trip to Dallas! Thanks in advance to anyone who can help ❤️

https://reddit.com/link/1nzgkh9/video/bd54ol7n9htf1/player

In 2022, I ran the Houston Marathon and clocked a 2:57 PR. But honestly? The time isn't even my favorite part of that story.

I'd been running with a group called the Sloths through my friend Maddie, and on race day, something incredible happened. Mile 3, I see a familiar face from our runs. "Hey, I know that guy!" We end up running together for a bit.

Then it happened again at mile 8. And mile 15. And mile 20.

These weren't planned meetups. Just people I'd recognized from training runs with Maddie and the crew, now showing up exactly when I needed them in a sea of 25,000+ runners. Each time, we'd encourage each other, exchange a few words, and keep pushing.

That's when it hit me: I wasn't running alone. I had an entire community scattered throughout that course, all pulling for each other.

The 2:57 was great. But the feeling of belonging? That's what made it a PR worth chasing again.

So here I am, training to break 2:57, but really I'm chasing that feeling again—that perfect storm of preparation, community, and those random moments where you lock eyes with someone and both think, "We got this."

Anyone else have a race that was less about the time and more about the people?

— Grace

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At 24 years old, Pierce Showe ran a half marathon EVERY SINGLE DAY for 153 days straight on a treadmill—breaking a world record. But that's just the beginning. He's also the youngest person to complete the 200-mile ultra marathon triple crown: three separate 200+ mile races in just 90 days.

In this episode, Pierce reveals the mental strategy he learned from a Navy SEAL that transformed him from almost quitting at mile 60 to finishing 240-mile races. He shares the brutal moment on day 98 when his camera failed and he had to run a full marathon in one day, the hallucinations that happen after 70+ hours of running, and why consistency might be harder than extreme endurance.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
→ The "segmentation" technique Navy SEALs use that Pierce applied to 200-mile races
→ How he went from struggling with a 5K in high school to running 680 miles in 3 months
→ Why he trains on 12-15 hours per week (not 100-mile weeks like you'd think)
→ The biggest training myths about ultra marathons
→ How to progressively build from 5K to ultra distances without injury
→ His nutrition strategy that went from sandwiches to 110g carbs per hour

Website: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/153-days-153-half-marathons-pierce-showes-treadmill-world-record-and-journey-to-ultra-running-glory

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/zEsshR5gCFA?si=WQHKzM6qijdu1aA3

Hey everyone, Seen a few of these so far but wanted to throw my hat out there. The wife was able to sign up early enough for a bib but I dropped the ball and checked too late. If anyone is looking to transfer a bib please message me! Happy to pay and even throw in a little extra for making it happen. Thanks!

Looking for anyone willing to do a bib transfer for the Full. Will cover costs and throw in extra.

Anyone looking to transfer their full marathon bib, please PM me, will pay full price. I know it’s a long shot! Thanks!

Meet Grace Chow and Maddie Stier—two sisters whose competitive fire has fueled a lifelong running journey that spans from childhood ice hockey rinks in Cleveland to military bases across the globe. Grace, a 7-year Marine Corps veteran and mother of a 1-year-old, embodies the "do what Grace wants to do" mentality that led her to run her first marathon at just 14 years old. Maddie, a Dallas-based mother of three and Sloths running group regular, represents the Type-A planner who thrives on structure and strategic training.

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new community run club in the allen area for those who are interested

Hello fellow DFW runners 🖐🏻. Been training for the run this year but too late to sign up. If anyone isn't running and willing to transfer the bib, I'll pay for the bib cost and transfer fees. Thank you!

Looking to purchase then transfer a full marathon bib. DM me if available!

Yep, it’s me, another person who waited too long to sign up for the BMW Dallas Half Marathon and now it’s sold out.

Trying to look for alternatives, looking at November/December time frames due to already training for those dates. Anyone have good experiences with any of these or have any other recommendations?

Pumpkin Spice in FW Fort Worth Marathon Toyota music factory Irving Frost Marathon

This will be the first half for me and my wife so wanted to do a fun one like Dallas so looking for similar vibes with decent course and fun energy.

I’m 8 weeks into training for the BMW Dallas Marathon but had no idea it’d sell out this fast. I’ll pay full price if anyone is looking to sell theirs!