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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Man brags he could run a marathon on 24 hour notice with no training — and proves it
A woman signed her husband up for a marathon with 24 hours notice after he bragged he could complete 26.2 miles without any training. Maisie Todd, 31, put her husband Logan's name down for the Rock 'n' Roll marathon in San Diego on May 31 after he 'kept bringing up' how he could finish the course with no training. Surprising him 24 hours before the big day on June 1, 2025, Logan, 32, prepped by eating peanut butter sandwiches, stretching and drinking lots of water. He went on to finish in an impressive time of five hours 58 minutes – running the first 10 miles without a break – with supportive Maisie posting regular updates of the whole experience on social media. Logan, a software engineer, from San Diego, California, US, said: 'Being woken up at 6am on a Saturday [with the surprise] didn't feel good. 7 Maisie Todd, 31, put her husband Logan's name down for the Rock 'n' Roll marathon in San Diego on May 31. Maisie Todd / SWNS 'It was also exciting because I talk a big game, and it was time to put my money where my mouth was. 'Running is definitely not a passion. 'I did sports in high school but ever since I graduated, I haven't been very active. 7 Surprising him 24 hours before the big day on June 1, 2025, Logan, 32, prepped by eating peanut butter sandwiches. Maisie Todd / SWNS 'I started running and jogging and did that for about 10 miles and felt surprisingly good about it the whole time. 'I ran into a bunch of people that had seen me on TikTok the day before, and they cheered me on. 'I knew I was going to finish so it just became a mind game of how I was going to get there.' Maisie planned the surprise in April after talking with friends about signing Logan up for one out of the blue. Using her sister Sadie Todd's, 27, computer, she applied on Logan's behalf. 7 He went on to finish in an impressive time of five hours 58 minutes – running the first 10 miles without a break. Maisie Todd / SWNS 'One of his stipulations was he had to be given 24 hours' notice and then he could complete it,' she said. 'I kind of kept it a secret between my sister and I.' Waking Logan at 6am the day before, Maisie broke the news, and the marathon preparation began. Logan said: 'I knew that I had to carb load and so I went out and got a bunch of stuff we don't usually have in like peanut butter and bread. 'I just ate as much as I thought I could. 'My sister-in-law has run a marathon, and she set me with a nice backpack I could wear to carry my energy gels, and then we went out and got a pair of shoes that looked like they'd do the job for me. 7 Maisie planned the surprise in April after talking with friends about signing Logan up for one out of the blue. Maisie Todd / SWNS 'That was it really, I just did a few stretches and drank lots of water. 'I got about two hours of sleep [the night before]. 'I was lying there tossing and turning thinking about the situation I'd got myself into.' Logan set off at 6.45 a.m., with Maisie cheering him on. She said: 'I saw he looked nervous and almost felt bad for signing him up. 'He said 'don't feel bad I did this to myself'.' Smashing his goal of seven hours, Logan was relieved to finish the route. 7 Logan started the marathon at 6.45 a.m., with Maisie cheering him on. Maisie Todd / SWNS He said: 'I felt a little bad about it because everyone else had trained for months and I was like 'please don't be mad at me'. 'The goal was to get within seven and then I realised, I did the math about halfway through and realised I could break six if I wanted to. 'I didn't have too much emotion [at the finish line]. 'My knees hurt and I was focused on walking. 'It was always a fun hypothetical question to ask people and now it's been answered. 'You can finish a marathon with 24 hours' notice. 7 Smashing his goal of seven hours, Logan was relieved to finish the route. Maisie Todd / SWNS 'The day after was not good, everything hurt. 'Stairs were a problem. 'I still just kept drinking plenty of fluids and stretching as much as I could.' Maisie has found people online 'didn't believe it' when she shared videos of the day online. She said: 'A lot of the comments have been supportive however I kind of wish I had brought it up before because it came out of nowhere and a lot of people didn't believe it was true. 7 Maisie has found people online 'didn't believe it' when she shared videos of the day online. Maisie Todd / SWNS 'People were commenting saying 'he looks like he's in shape' and 'he's done a marathon before'. 'I wish more people believed it. 'Other than that, it's been really positive, and a lot of people were following along.' Despite his amazing achievement, Logan has no plans to run any more marathons. He said: 'I didn't even want to run that one. 'I think my running career started and ended on Sunday.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Orange City Arts announces OnStage musical performances for June
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Orange City Arts has announced their lineup for their June OnStage 2025 concert series. OnStage 2025 is a free concert series presented by Orange City Arts that offers a wide variety of music to the community. This year's OnStage season kicks off on June 4 with a performance by Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50's. The band is known for bringing Rock 'n' Roll hits from the 1950s to the modern era. Up next is the Orange City Community Band, which will be performing on June 11. This performance keeps the city's tradition of bringing local talent to their stage. Story continues below Top Story: 35th Saturday in the Park Main Stage, Abe Stage headliners announced Lights & Sirens: Family suing Sioux City over death of son Sports: Sydney Affolter rejoins Hawkeyes as Graduate Assistant Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Later, on June 18, Hollander Jazz will be bringing a smooth Jazz sound to Orange City. Wrapping up their lineup for June is Omaha Street Percussion. This band has high-energy and is driven by the beat of the drum. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Some performances will also feature pre-event activities such as crafts, food, and more. The OnStage music series takes place every Wednesday in the months of June, July, and August at Windmill Park in Orange City. For more information, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford's Rockin' Food and Fruit Festival attracts 50,000 people to streets of Enniscorthy
Arguably the biggest festival in Wexford, outside the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, it consisted of 80 food and craft vendors, live food demonstrations, and a number of performances from musicians and dancers from within Wexford and across the country. The official launch was held with a vibrant ceremony at Enniscorthy Castle on Friday, May 2 by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne. He commended the ongoing commitment of the organising committee and all involved in growing the festival over the past decade. Cathaoirleach Aidan Browne echoed these sentiments, highlighting the event's significance not just for family entertainment and cultural celebration, but also for its positive economic impact on the local community. "It is hard to believe that it's been ten years running. This festival has always been about more than just food and music. It's about giving people a reason to come into Enniscorthy, to meet each other, and to support what we have to offer,' he said. Speaking on behalf of the festival's title sponsor, Kevin Lawlor of Enniscorthy Credit Union said: 'We are proud to support this fantastic community event, which continues to bring people together and promote the best of Enniscorthy and Wexford. Congratulations to the organisers on reaching this important milestone.' Richie Cotter also spoke about the origins of Rock 'n' Roll and it's place in the town of Enniscorthy, which has been recognised as one of the hot-beds of Rock 'n' Roll in Europe. Festival chairman Eric Barron extended sincere thanks to the festival's supporters and sponsors, including Enniscorthy Credit Union, Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club, Wexford Food Producers Network, Donohoe Skoda, and all Friends of the Festival. The Wexford Food Producers were delighted with the response to their panels of celebrity chefs including; Kevin Dundon, Edward Hayden, and Wexford's Paul Hynes and Warren Gillen. Marketing Manager Stacey Williams emphasised that the festival had a big focus on homegrown brands including; Naturally Cordial, Isle of Crackers, Mor Taste, La Kav Wines, Killowen Farm, Wexbury Irish Spirits, Earth Food, All About Nectar & Killian Castle Honey, Zaeire Artisan Chocolate and Elderberry Farm Produce. A wide array of bands took to the various stages along the Promenade and the Market Square to bring live music to music-lovers and families milling about the packed town. There were activities galore for children of all ages including a free Lego event, a puppet show, Pokémon trading card session, and the opportunity to meet and interact with beloved animated characters thanks to the crew of the Rathnure Pantomime Society. An Garda Síochana, the ambulance service, and the Civil Defence were also on hand to assist with traffic management at the weekend and helped keep the festival running smoothly. On behalf of the festival organisers, Amanda Whitmore extended her thanks to everyone who made their milestone anniversary a huge success. "From the incredible food vendors, chefs, musicians, dancers, to the tireless volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, and most importantly – you our amazing festival goers – this week was unforgettable. With record-breaking attendance, buzzing streets, and an electric atmosphere, we marked out tenth anniversary in style!'
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
No llama drama, as Australian alpacas pack a punch
Forget cake, Marie Antoinette is perfectly content grazing pasture. She's a queen among the herd of 150 alpacas at Forestglen Alpaca Stud on the picturesque plains of Millthorpe in central western NSW. Nearby is Goodness Gracious, a newborn named for the surprising splashes of chocolate brown and white on her fleece. Remy roams with Rock 'n' Roll, Momo and Antarctica, while Talk To Me has just given birth to a snowy white girl called Rumour Has It. The curious creatures appear to kiss their young and affectionately nuzzle each other on their long necks while quietly feeding in the afternoon sun. The stud, managed by Jennie Carey and her daughter Alexandra Staples, was established in the early 1990s, soon after Australia's first flocks of alpacas were imported from South America. Ms Carey's mother Maureen began alpaca showing and breeding after spotting the exotic animals at a field day. She was besotted with their "big beautiful eyes" and adorable babies, Ms Carey told AAP. "It was love at first sight and the love affair has never really finished," she said. The Australian Alpaca Association, which represents more than 1000 breeders, is hoping the nation's consumers will be wooed by the woolly animals too. The industry is celebrating its 35th year with National Alpaca Week from May 10, complete with a campaign encouraging people to buy products made from the unique fleece. The association's president Brett Fallon, who operates a stud in Albany, WA, said alpaca fibre has many appealing qualities. "It's very warm ... it has a silky feel to it and a natural lustre that is hard to replicate," Mr Fallon said. Australia's alpaca industry was identified by research and development body AgriFutures as an emerging market in 2023. With demand for quality and luxurious fibres here and overseas, the industry has enormous potential to grow, its report said. The association is working to educate and support small-scale farmers to harvest fleece in a bid to bolster the market. Some farmers may only keep a few alpacas - sometimes as pets or as guard animals for other stock - but there is still money to be made in the fibre. "When it starts to scale up, that's when you start to get better returns," Mr Fallon said. Bags of fleece line the shed walls at Forestglen, along with racks of show ribbons. The stud's fleece has won supreme champion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show eight times. "Because it lacks the lanolin that sheep wool has, it has a magical feel," Ms Carey said. It's not just the fleece that's magic. Alpacas are known to be easier on the land than cattle and sheep, allowing pastures to bounce back from grazing and drought. And with their hooting call, they can expertly ward off foxes trying to prey on new lambs. Forestglen has sold about 900 alpacas to farmers who use them as guardians. Ms Carey trains the alpacas to respond to clapping, which also helps farmers herd sheep. "They're the leaders, they're the bosses, they must be obeyed," she said. But ignore the stereotypes about spitting, cranky alpacas. They are, after all, "great big puffballs", Ms Carey said. "I find them to be quite gentle."
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
It's now or never: This Elvis Presley experience is the closest you'll get to seeing him live
You can take a walk in Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes this spring as part of a forthcoming experience that will give fans an insight into the King of Rock 'n' Roll's career. Elvis Evolution, a new multi-sensory immersive experience announced today, will combine physical sets that move, shake and transform with live actors and musicians performing the superstar's hits including 'All Shook Up' and 'Can't Help Falling in Love'. The experience, taking place at London Excel Waterfront this spring, will take visitors on a journey through Elvis's rise to fame, from his humble beginnings in Tupelo to superstar musical icon. Visitors will witness major milestones in the singer's extraordinary career, such as some of his most memorable performances. Images shared by Layered Reality, the immersive entertainment company behind Elvis Evolution, provide a glimpse into the show's journey through time – including the 1960s 'Bob's Burbank Diner' and Elvis's 1968 dressing room. A third image shows backstage at NBC Studios offices, where Elvis recorded his legendary 1968 Comeback Special. The company has used AI to breathe new life into 60-year-old footage, recreating previously unseen moments from home footage and offering fans an intimate view of Elvis the man, as well as the superstar. The space will feature three themed bars, including a 1960s diner where there'll be themed cocktails, plus food at the Blue Hawaii bar. The show will culminate in a performance of Elvis' 1968 song 'If I Can Dream', accompanied by a live band, with the experience ending in the 'All Shook Up' afterparty bar where the celebrations will continue.
