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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘We've done good': As the Pinson's say goodbye to Wichita Falls, what's next for the Endurance House?
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Mark and Valerie Pinson say goodbye to the Wichita Falls community on April 10, 2025. They have set this date since opening the Endurance House. As they say goodbye, Pinson reflects on the time spent building the fitness community. Hunter Education Course to be hosted by NWTF&S 'The wall over there that kind of explains our entire timeline,' Pinson said. Since construction began in 2015. 'We wanted to see the fitness level in Wichita Falls grow,' Pinson said. 'Grow runners and grow cyclists.' The endurance house has been a staple for fitness enthusiasts. 'We hope we left the community in a better place than we found it. It's always your goal. I know for a fact that we've improved [the] cycling and running environment in Wichita Falls,' Pinson said. But now, Pinson and his wife Valerie are retiring from the shop. In a Facebook post, the Pinson's are saying goodbye to Wichita Falls. The franchise agreement will not be renewed. Many from the community expressed excitement about their next chapter. One commentator said, 'Y'all made such a positive difference in our community.' Another, 'You helped so many people and created so many memories.' 'Relationships that you get in the community, the relationship you get with employees. It's just it's time for us. Hopefully, we end this off right after April 10,' Pinson said. 'We've got several people interested in and continuing the legacy of the store.' A legacy for cyclists, runners, and others. 'We think we've done good for the community, and we hope that they think the same,' Pinson said. 'Continue giving. As long as you give, everything comes full circle.' Pinson hopes to hand the keys to someone wanting to make a difference in the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Runners dress up as aliens for Endurance House's Xpress Run
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)— Endurance House hosted its Xpress Run bright and early this morning at Memorial Stadium with an out of this world theme. Runners of all ages and skill levels crowded the starting line for either the 12k, 5k, or the kid's mile. The theme for this year's run was 'super stellar.' Aliens showed up on awards and some participants even dressed up in green to represent a martian. Known for being one of the flattest races around, Cassandra Castro, the manager at Endurance House says it's a great way to start the running season, while also allowing racers to enjoy the perfect weather. 'Because of the weather changing this is one of the first races in the spring and winter season that you can be like, oh, let me see how I'm doing after that cold,' Castro said. 'And so, a lot of people, I think even around here today just kind of just are happy to be out here because they haven't been out all winter.' All proceeds from the event were for the Midwestern State cross-country team. Endurance House hopes to grow the run even more with added support. Future plans include bringing back the half-marathon route and maybe even adding a full marathon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
